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ALLEN, DARWIN LUTHER
Darwin Luther Allen was born in
New
Hampshire in January, 1831, and died near
Roseville March 27, 1908, so he was 77 years and 2
months old at the time of his death. He was a
descendant of good old Puritan stock and throughout
his life was known as a man of sterling worth and
honesty. He came to
California in 1850 and located in
Placer
County, where he has resided continuously up
to the time of his death. In January 1874, he
married Miss Mary E. Graham, a teacher of Placer
County, and she, with one daughter, Arthea Allen,
survive him and reside in Sacramento. He also has a
sister, Mrs. Sarah J. Davis, residing in
Lowell, Massachusetts.
Mr. Allen has been prominently identified
with politics during his life in this county and
served two terms as supervisor. He was a familiar
figure in state and county conventions and was noted
for his integrity of purpose and never made a
promise that he did not try to fulfill. He was
interested in mining and at the time of his death
owned a mine at
Forest
Hill, which he was developing and which could
have been sold several times at a flattering figure.
At the last general election, he was elected
justice of the peace of Roseville township
and fulled the place ably and well.
He has been complaining of cold on his
lungs for some time, and Dr. Ashby pronounced his
death due to congestion of the lungs. He was buried
in the IOOF cemetery here last Sunday afternoon
under the auspices of Roseville Grange No. 161, and
a large concourse of people followed his remains to
the grave. In the death of Judge Allen, we realize
that a good man has gone to his reward and hosts of
friends respect his memory. The
local
chamber of commerce appointed a committee to
draft the following:
RESOLUTION;
WHEREAS, The Ruler of the Universe has seen fit
to remove from our midst our worthy brother and
member, Darwin Luther Allen, and
WHEREAS, The said deceased brother was the
first vice president of the
Roseville chamber of commerce, and
WHEREAS, By his removal we feel that the
chamber has lost a conscientious worker, the town of
Roseville a useful citizen, and the world at
large an honest man, be it
Resolved, That we, as a body, deeply deplore
his loss and fully realize that we have lost a
useful member; be it further
Resolved, That we show our respect for his
memory by draping our meeting place in mourning for
a period of 30 days and that these resolutions be
published in the Roseville Register, a copy of the
same be furnished his wife, daughter, and sister,
who survive him and that they be spread on our
minute book,
Respectfully Submitted,
C. W. Anderson }
F. C. Hill } Committee
L L. King }
Roseville, April 3, 1908.
Roseville Register, 4-4-1908. Submitted by Kathie
Kloss Marynik.* |
ALLISON,
CARL
DEATH OF CARL ALLISON
Monday evening at
10:30, C. H. Baker received a telegram from coroner
Bisbee stating that Carl Allison was lying dead at
Long's Canyon and asking what disposition to make of
the remains. Next morning a telegram was sent to
Carl's father, who is cashier of a bank in Orrick,
Missouri, and an answer was received to embalm the
body and ship it east. C. H. Barker and Wm. Haman
went up to Auburn to make the necessary
arrangements, but the body was so far away, being 24
miles from Michigan Bluff and had to be carried out
on a pack horse, that it was found difficult to
comply with directions, and a second telegram was
received telling Mr. Barker to use his judgment
about the disposition of the remains, so it was
decided to bury the body here under the auspices of
Roseville Aerie of Eagles, which was done yesterday
afternoon.
The party of hunters
left here last week for the mountains. Last Saturday
afternoon Carl went fishing and failing to return,
his companions went out Sunday and found him lying
dead in about 3 inches of water, where he was taken
with a spell with his heart. Carl was well and
favorable known here having resided in Roseville for
the past two years and conducted a grill room in
The Western and Raineer
bar rooms. He has been in C. H. Barker's employ for
several months and was well liked by all who knew
him. He was well connected in the east but had very
little to say of his family. He received a check for
$1000 from his father a short time ago, but sent it
back.
The
Eagles gave him an
imposing funeral and did all in their power to show
him respect and express their sympathy, and his
eastern relatives may rest assured that Carl died
among friends and was cared for the best they knew
how. Roseville Register, Saturday July 18, 1908.
Submitted by Kathie Kloss Marynik. |
ANDERSON, CATHERINE
SUDDEN DEATH OF MRS. C. ROSS ANDERSON
The relatives and friends of Mrs. Kate Anderson,
wife of C. Ross Anderson, a son of Rev. Colin
Anderson and brother of C. W. Anderson of the
REGISTER, were shocked upon receipt of a telegram
late Friday evening announcing her sudden death at
Sissons Tavern near Sissons, a popular summer resort
of which her husband is manager. The circumstances
surrounding the death of this most estimable woman
are sad indeed. It appears that one of the servants
was negligent and left some of his duties
unperformed, and Mrs. Anderson mildly called his
attention to the fact when the employee answered
rudely. She informed her husband who immediately
called him to task and discharged him. The incident
caused a little excitement and finally brought on
hysteria, a condition owing to an extremely nervous
temperament she was subject to. She went to her
apartments with the evident intention of taking a
dose of nerve tonic, but in her strained nervous
condition got hold of a bottle containing Lysol
instead and took a draught of the deadly fluid.
Realizing her fatal mistake instantly, she fell to
the floor with a scream which attracted her husband,
and he rushed in to the room to find her rapidly
approaching a comatose condition. Medical aid was
summoned but arrived too late, the deadly poison had
done its work and the spirit took its flight.The
deceased resided with her husband in Roseville for
some time where she had a large circle of warm
friends who sincerely mourn her death. Both husband
and wife were devotedly attached and lived happily
together, and his bereavement is keenly
felt.Her
maiden name was Catherine McMillan and was born in
Canada 37 years ago. Besides her husband and a son
seven years old, she leaves a mother and three
sisters to mourn her sad death.
Roseville
Register, Thursday, August 11, 1910. Submitted by
Kathie Kloss Marynik. |
BURKHALTER, DENNIS
Superintendent
D. Burkhalter of the Sacramento division of the
Southern Pacific Co. died at 7 o’clock last
Wednesday morning at the railroad hospital in
Sacramento. Mr. Burkhalter had been a sufferer from
liver trouble for the last two years and the cares
of his position at the head of the division
undoubtedly strengthened the grip of the disease.He
was a bluff, hearty man who treated all men alike.
Among all California railroad men, he was known as
“D. B.,” and when the news came that his long career
was ended, there was deep grief among them. Mr.
Burkhalter was born in New York State and raised on
a farm. He was a veteran in the Civil War, enlisting
from New York and serving four years in the
artillery division. In 1875, he came to California
and entered the service of the S. P. Co. at Rocklin
as a freight brakeman. From that time, his advance
was rapid. He became in succession a freight
conductor, trainmaster at Truckee, assistant
superintendent of the Sacramento division,
superintendent of the Mojave division in 1891, and
superintendent of the San Joaquin division in 1894.
In August 1907, he was placed in charge of the
Sacramento division, but most of the time since
then, he has been disabled by illness and merely the
nominal head.Mr.
Burkhalter was 67 years of age. He was next to
oldest division superintendent on the Southern
Pacific lines. It was his desire to remain at work
until he was 70 years of age and then to go into
retirement. He leaves a wife and four daughters. His
eldest daughter is in Europe. The interment took
place at Los Angeles last Saturday. Roseville
Register, 12-10-1908. Submitted Kathie K. Marynik. |
BUTLER, CHARLES
BUTLER
SHOCKING DEATH OF ROSEVILLE
SWITCHMAN
Charles Howard Butler had his life crushed out in
the Roseville railroad yards at 4:17 o’clock in a
most shocking manner. The time of death was
indicated by the battered watch taken from his
mangled body. He was “field man” of the switching
crew, whose duty it was to receive the cars cut out
from the string and set the brakes on them so they
would not bump into and damage other cars.He
was last seen alive by Switchman Roy Cree and Engine
Foreman J. E. Threxton when he was riding the first
cut of three cars about 4:10 o’clock. After
finishing switching the string of cars at 5:55, Cree
walked down No. 6 track and stumbled across Butler’s
body lying across a rail, cut entirely in two and
horribly mutilated, the body having been rolled
about 50 feet after he fell under the cruel wheels
of the car.Coroner Bisbee was notified and came down
from Auburn at 8:30 and an inquest was held.
Trainmaster Knightlinger, Switchman Cree, and Engine
Foreman Threxton were the witnesses examined and the
above facts brought out. No other evidence was
obtainable, and it will never be known just how the
fearful accident occurred. It is assumed that Butler
missed his footing while attempting to board a cut
of cars and fell to his death under the wheels, and
the jury returned a verdict of accidental death
while performing his duty.Deceased had been in the
employ of the company about five years, two years in
Truckee, and the last three years in Roseville, and
was an experienced and reliable man. He was born and
raised in Roseville, 29 years old, and leaves a wife
and little daughter. He was the son of Thomas W.
Butler of Roseville and Mrs. Sarah Butler of
Sacramento, full brother to George E. and Frank
Butler, and a half brother to W. T. Butler. There is
a married sister in Lassen County. The funeral will
be conducted from the home in the Schellhous under
the auspices of the Odd Fellows. Charles Butler was
universally known and liked here, and the entire
community sympathizes with his bereaved ones and are
greatly shocked over his sudden and cruel death.
[Roseville Register, 3-16-1911, Thursday. Submitted
by Kathie Kloss Marynik. |
CAVITT, REBECCA J.
DEATH OF ONE OF OUR PIONEER WOMEN
Mrs. Rebecca J. Cavitt died at her home near Sylvan
schoolhouse Monday evening, May 8, 1911. She had a
paralytic stroke a little more than two years ago,
from which she never recovered, being almost a
complete invalid since that time. Her death,
although not unexpected, came as a blow to the many
relatives and friends. In early married life, she
crossed the plains with her husband behind an ox
team, coming to Placer County in 1864 and living all
her life since that time on the ranch near Sylvan.
Mr. and Mrs. Cavitt united with the Christian church
in Iowa and were for a long time among the leaders
of that church. Her kindly ways and sweet spirit won
for her a host of friends who, with the four
children – W. C. and Frank Cavitt, Mesdames Eva
Stackhouse and Ida Butler, and a number of
grandchildren – mourn her loss. The
funeral was held from the family home at 1 o’clock
yesterday afternoon, and the hearse was followed by
a large number of friends, who thus paid their last
tribute to the one who had been of their number. The
interment was in the Sylvan Cemetery, and Rev. H. S.
Jackson of the Roseville M. E. Church conducted the
funeral services. [Roseville Register, 5-11-1911,
Thursday. Submitted by Kathie Kloss Marynik.] |
CORDREANN, JULIUS
SUICIDES
BESIDE WIFE’S TOMB
Cold and rigid in death, the remains of Julius
Cordreann were discovered about 6 o’clock last
Friday morning lying in the Odd Fellows’ Cemetery
within a few feet of the tomb of his wife, with a
hole bored through his left breast and a revolver
beside the body. Cordreann was a mechanic of this
city, who buried his wife a couple of months ago,
since which time he had been continually morose and
despondent, and spent much time around the last
resting place of his companion, to whom in life and
death he was devoutly attached. He
has been working in the Southern Pacific shops here
and was a skilled coppersmith. He was about 58 years
old, born in Roumania, was frugal, and owned a
comfortable home in the Schellhous tract. As the
letter left by him show, he had some cash in the
bank.Two
weeks ago, in company with W. J. Pruett, a carpenter
of this city, he made a trip to the mountains near
Georgetown where he had recently bought an interest
in a mine. While at work prospecting his claim, he
told his companion that “if the mine did not turn
out all right, it is all off,” and drawing his
revolver, said, “I have had this against my breast
twice before, but the next time it will be a go.” A
few days ago, he went into the undertaking
establishment of Harmer & Co. and selected a coffin
in which he said he wanted to be buried. On several
occasions he has indicated that he intended to take
his own life.
The following
letter was found in one of his pockets, addressed to
Dr. Wheeler. The letter reads:
Dear Dr.
Wheeler: I am sick and tired. I do not know what is
going to happen to me. * * * In case I die, let me
be buried beside my wife. I have left my last will
and testament with Dr. Woodbridge. I have $170 in
the Roseville bank, about $20 due me in wages from
the Southern Pacific, and $9 in a drawer in my
dresser. * * * Please don’t spend more than $60 on
my funeral. I greet Dr. Woodbridge and his family. I
ask forgiveness from everybody. * * * I thank them
very much for their sympathy. Since my dear wife’s
death, I have not had a moment’s rest and had to
take medicine every day to sleep. I did wait that
maybe my end would come, but it didn’t. I can’t live
so. I am ashamed of myself, only I can’t help it. My
dear wife was my angel; she is gone. I have to go
too, sooner or later, and the sooner the better. I
have to suffer too much. Please let the nursery man
put the flowers back again as they are now after I
am buried and pay him for it. Please forgive me, Dr.
Wheeler, for all the trouble I have been to you.
God bless you.
Yours truthfully, JULIUS CORDEANN
The body was
discovered by Thomas Butler as he was driving by the
cemetery, and he at once notified the authorities.
Coroner Bisbee came down from Auburn and held an
inquest, the verdict being in accord with the above
facts. The remains were laid away beside his wife
Saturday afternoon. Before his wife’s death, he
built a tomb large enough to hold the remains of
himself and wife. It also appears that during his
wedded life he has buried eight children born to
them, which added greatly to his despondence.The
deceased made a will a few weeks ago, leaving all
his property to a sister of his wife who lives in
Roumania. Dr. Woodbridge was named as the executor
without bonds. He held an accident policy for $2500,
in which Roseville City is named as the beneficiary,
but, of course, is of no value. He had no near
relatives in this country so far as known. Roseville
Register, Thursday,
September 1, 1910. Submitted by Kathie Kloss
Marynik. |
CRAVEN, MELISSA
Death of
Mrs. Melissa Craven
The death of Mrs. Melissa Craven occurred at the
home of her daughter, Mrs. Frank Jackson, in
Sacramento Tuesday morning at 7 o’clock after
suffering for three months with cancer of the
stomach. Deceased was born in Jacksonville,
Illinois, in 1851, and came to Roseville with her
husband, O. G. Craven, ten years ago. The latter
died here some eight years ago. Two daughters, Mrs.
J. H. Herring of Roseville, and Mrs. Frank Jackson
of Sacramento, and her only son, Glen Craven, now of
Seattle, survive her. Her sister, Mrs. Amy Campbell,
mother of Miss Cutler, clerk in The Roseville
Banking & Trust Co., arrived from Nebraska Tuesday
to attend the funeral, which takes place at
Sacramento today. The aged mother of the deceased is
still living and resides in St. Paul, Nebraska. The
sympathy of the many friends in this community is
extended to the bereaved surviving members of the
family. Roseville Register, 7-15-1909. Submitted by
Kathie Kloss Marynik. |
FALCONER, NELLIE
SUDDEN DEATH OF NELLIE FALCONER
The community was shocked at the announcement of the
sudden death of Miss Nellie Falconer last Thursday.
She was at her post of duty as assistant to
Postmaster Trippett up to noon on Monday, July 4th
and had up to that time made no complaint of feeling
ill or even indisposed. She went home to lunch as
usual and with her mother partook of a baker’s pie
and ate some sliced cucumbers. A short while after
eating, she complained of severe pains in the
stomach, which grew so severe that her mother called
in Dr. Ashby who diagnosed the case as being
ptomaine poison and administered antidotes
accordingly. The pains increased in violence until
Wednesday, when she was thought to be improving.
Thursday morning, however, she grew rapidly worse
until death came to her relief. Her suffering was
intense, but she bore up bravely until the last.
While it is agreed that she died from the results of
ptomaine poison, yet the immediate cause of death
was the perforation of an intestine.
Miss
Falconer was a most estimable young lady, and all
who knew her held her in the highest esteem. For
several years she was a clerk in the post office
under Miss Pitcher, and when Mr.
Trippett was
appointed, she entered the office as assistant and
during her entire service she was always recognized
by the patrons of the post office as most obliging
and accommodating. Socially she was reserved and
quiet but beloved by her friends and acquaintances.
She was a most estimable character and stood high
with all classes of the community, and her sudden
death has caused general regret. She
leaves an aged father and mother, five brothers and
one sister, and to them the whole community extends
heartfelt
sympathy. The
remains were laid away in the Odd Fellows’ Cemetery
Saturday afternoon, impressive funeral services,
conducted by Rev. O. L. Linn, being held at the
Presbyterian Church. The bier was covered with
beautiful flowers contributed as tokens of the high
esteem in which she was held. Berkeley Anderson,
George Jergens, Clarence McRae, A. Miller, Chester
Darling, and George Haman acted as pall bearers.
Roseville
Register, Thursday, July 14, 1910. Submitted by
Kathie Kloss Marynik* |
FAY, PHILIP
Philip Fay,
one of the most popular young employees in the
Southern Pacific service, died in the railway
hospital at Sacramento Thursday, July 8th,
at the age of 24 years. He had been sick but a short
while, and a few days before his death went to the
hospital where his malady was pronounced dropsy of
the heart. He suffered intensely for a few days,
when he succumbed, and his spirit returned to the
source from whence it came.Philip
Fay was born in Truckee. He entered the employ of
the railroad company four years ago as an apprentice
in the shops at Rocklin, coming to Roseville at the
time of the general transfer. Only a few weeks ago,
he finished his apprenticeship and was promoted to
the ranks of skilled machinists. He was a modest,
unassuming young man and had proved to be very
popular among his fellow workmen and all who knew
him.
The remains were
taken to Truckee for interment. A large number of
friends from this city traveled to the mountain town
to attend the funeral obsequies, which were held
last Sunday afternoon from the Catholic Church. The
parents of the deceased reside in Truckee. The
funeral was one of the largest and most impressive
which ever took place in the town. Roseville
Register, 7-15-1909. Submitted By Kathie Kloss Marynik. |
FISHER,
HANNAH C. (nee Horsman)
The funeral of Mrs. Hannah C. Fisher took
place at her late home
last
Tuesday at 10 AM, interment being in Odd
Fellows' Cemetery. She had reached the alloted
three-score and ten, and, like a beautiful shock of
ripened golden wheat, was ready for the garnering.
Her maiden name was Horsman, and she was a native of
Ohio.
Her father, Amos Horsman, was one of the old
pioneers of Virginia and was
first
cousin to
General Ulysses S. Grant and a distant
relative to General Arthur. She was married to
Thomas Fisher of Ohio and to them were given two
children, Mrs. J. J. Bartlett, who died in
Salem,
Oregon, leaving two sons, John T. and W. J.,
now of
Omaha, Nebraska; and C. H. Fisher of
Roseville, who has five children, Mrs. Lulu Hill of
Sacramento, Mrs. J. N. Sawtelle, wife of the
prominent grocer, and Nora, Eva and Alya Fisher, who
mourn the loss of mother and grandmother.
Mrs. Hannah C. Fisher was one of a family
of twenty-one children, only one surviving being
Mrs. Samantha Whitlow of Ohio. Mr. Thos. Fisher,
husband of the deceased, was a veteran of the Civil
War, serving four years, enlisting in the 79th
Regiment, Co. G. Ohio Volunteers. The funeral
services were conducted by Rev. J. T. C. Smith, and
the Methodist choir rendered several appropriate
selections at the grave. The solo "Rocked in the
Cradle of the Deep" was beautifully rendered by C.
W. Anderson. Roseville Register, 8/1/1908. Submitted
by Kathie Kloss Marynik.* |
GOULD, CATHERINE
DEATH OF AN
OLD RESIDENT
Mrs. C. S. Gould died last Friday at her home five
miles west of Roseville at the advanced age of 80
years and 9 months. For the last four years, this
estimable lady has been confined to her room with
rheumatism, made more severe by her advanced age.
She was born in Michigan and came to California
about fifty years ago, where she has since resided.
About twenty-five years ago, her husband, Isaiah
Gould, one of the prominent residents of this
district in its earlier history, died. Four sons,
all of whom are living survive her; J. O., O. P., J.
D., and W. D. Gould.The
deceased is well known to all the older residents of
this community and by her goodness and cheerful
character was loved and respected by all. Many of
her old neighbors and friends recall with heartfelt
gratitude the numerous good deeds performed by her.
In times of sickness or trouble, no one was quicker
to respond with words of sympathy and acts of
substantial kindness than Grandma Gould. She lived
to a ripe old age, and her life was a heritage of
which her family and friends deeply revere. To the
large circle of bereaved relatives and friends, the
sympathy of the whole community goes
out.Her
remains were laid to rest in Odd Fellows’ Cemetery
last Sunday afternoon, and the last sad rites were
attended by a large concourse of sorrowing friends
and relatives.
Roseville
Register, Thursday, September 15, 1910. Submitted by
Kathie Kloss Marynik.* |
HANEY, CARL
SUDDEN DEATH OF CARL HANEY
Carl Haney fell dead
on a stairway in the Hotel Barker last Friday
morning about 12:20 AM. He was going upstairs to
wake a lady who was going out on No. 16. R. H. Elser
heard him fall on the stairs and came out to see
what was the matter. He found Carl lying head upward
about halfway down the stairs. He called a companion
and they took Carl to the bottom of the stairs and
summoned Dr. Wheeler, who pronounced him dead and
attributed his death to epilepsy. Coroner Bisbee
came down on the Colfax local, and a coroner’s jury
rendered a verdict accordingly.The
deceased came to Roseville about three years ago and
worked as a partner with J. H. Flynn at painting for
some time. He has been in charge of the wholesale
liquor store of C. H. Barker for the last year and a
half. He was quiet, courteous, and accommodating,
and had many warm friends among those who knew him.
Very little was known of his past. He was about 40
years old and a native of St. Louis, MO. He had been
married, but whether his wife still lives is not
known. His letters gave very little information, and
it is not known whether he has a living relative. He
was buried in the IOOF Cemetery Saturday afternoon
from W. H. Harmer’s Undertaking Parlors, Rev. Linn
officiating, and a number of friends followed his
remains to the grave. [Roseville Register,
9-22-1911, Friday. Submitted by Kathie Kloss Marynik.
] |
HARRIS, ELMER
DEATH OF ELMER HARRIS FROM PECULIAR CAUSE
Elmer Harris died in Lincoln on Monday, July 31st,
aged 27 years and 29 days, after a lingering illness
which has extended over a period of about 14 months.
When first taken ill some 14 months ago, it was
thought to be a case of malaria, but Dr. Ashby
diagnosed the case and pronounced it enlargement of
the spleen, and after a trip to Richardson Springs
and trying several local remedies, Elmer was taken
to the German hospital in San Francisco where all
the means known to medical science were brought to
bear upon his case, but without avail, and he
returned to his mother’s home in Lincoln a few
months ago and in spite of the best medical aid that
could be procured, he passed away.He
has been in the employ of W. G. Hampbill as foreman
of the Roseville Water Company the greater part of
the past five years, and up to the time of his
sickness was as hale and robust a specimen of
manhood as could be found in the country. Mr.
Hampbill has taken great interest in the case
throughout and has used every means in his power and
has spared no expense in trying to get relief and a
cure for Mr. Harris. All efforts were unavailing,
however, and he has gone to the great beyond.Elmer
Harris was born and raised in Placer County. He was
married about three years ago to Lulu Mourrier, and
they have resided in this town most of the time. He
was related to several prominent families in this
section, and his mother is a resident of Lincoln and
he died at her home there. He was a member of the
Fraternal Order of Eagles and was buried at Lincoln
yesterday afternoon under the auspices of Roseville
Aerie No. 1582, of which he was a member. A large
number of Eagles went up from here to attend the
ceremony.
Drs. Ashby and Woodbridge
performed an autopsy on his body yesterday morning,
according to his request, and they found that the
spleen was greatly enlarged, weighing 10 pounds. It
had absorbed the blood of the liver, heart, and
intestines, and those organs were shrunken out of
shape. The autopsy confirmed Dr. Ashby’s first
diagnosis. The case was a most rare and peculiar one
and baffled the most skillful physicians. In the
death of Elmer Harris, a useful citizen, a kind
husband, and a dutiful son has been removed, and
many true friends mourn his loss. The Register
extends sympathy to the bereaved and regrets his
death. [Roseville Register, 8-3-1911, Thursday.
Submitted by Kathie Kloss Marynik. ] |
HILL, EDWARD EUGENE
Death of Supervisor Hill
Edward Eugene Hill, supervisor from this district
and one of Lincoln’s foremost citizens, died last
Wednesday night after a long and painful illness.
Mr. Hill had been in poor health for the past two
years, but his determined and cheerful spirit
constantly asserted itself and he did not become
bedridden until a few weeks ago. He suffered from a
complication of diseases, but an acute stomach
affection seemed to be the immediate cause of death,
which was expected as his life was despaired of
nearly a week ago.Deceased
was born in New York 57 years ago and had been a
resident of Lincoln for over 25 years. When he first
came to Lincoln, it was in the employ of the
railroad company as a section foreman, subsequently
engaging in the livery and undertaking business,
which the firm of Hill & Hughes conducted until last
September when they sold out to become the owners of
the Palace Meat Market, now known as the Hill &
Hughes Market.Mr.
Hill served the people of Lincoln as constable for
two terms and was thrice elected marshal and tax
collector of Lincoln. At the time of his death, he
was serving his second term as supervisor from this
district. During his first term, he was chairman of
the board.In
the death of Mr. Hill, Lincoln and western Placer
have suffered an almost irreparable loss. He at all
times zealously safeguarded the interests of his
district and was recognized as one of the ablest and
most influential supervisors Placer County ever had.
He was a man of splendid business acumen, sound in
judgment, loyal to his friends, broad-gauged,
upright, and fair in both his private and public
career.Mr.
Hill is survived by his wife and a number of
relatives in this state and in the east. The funeral
was held in Lincoln Friday afternoon at 1 o’clock.
Interment Manzanita Grove. A large number of friends
from Roseville went up to the funeral. Roseville
Register, 6-17-1909. Submitted by K. Marynik.* |
HINES,
MATIE (NEE GOULD)
Marie L. Gould
was born in Leonidas Township, St. Joseph County,
Michigan, April 2, 1862. She came with her father,
Joseph G. Gould to Roseville in April 1873. She was
married to C. A. Hines on Christmas day in 1880 and
ha lived in this vicinity ever since. Besides her
husband, she leaves to mourn her loss ten children:
Mrs. A. W. Walton of Antelope and Mrs. W. C. Murray
of Hobart Mills being the married daughters; John,
Ivan, Carrie, Chester, Justin, Kate Albert, Lottie,
and Josie; a brother, C. E. Gould; and half brother,
A. E. Farnham; and half sister, Martha Chase;
besides seven grandchildren. She was only 48 years,
8 months, and 12 days old at the time of her death.
There are two half brothers and a half sister in
Michigan. She was a true wife, a good mother, and a
kind neighbor, and leaves a large number of friends
to mourn her loss. The body was shipped up from
Sacramento last Saturday, and the funeral services
were held at the M. E. church in Roseville at 1 PM,
Rev. Hodgkinson, a Lutheran minister from
Sacramento, officiating. The M. E. choir sang
several appropriate hymns, and a large concourse
followed the remains to the IOOF Cemetery where the
interment took place. [Roseville Register,
12-22-1910. Submitted by Kathie K. Marynik.] |
HOWELL, VAN B.
HOWELL, VAN B. Dec.
29, 1914 – Jan. 21, 1991
Longtime railroad worker Van B. Howell died Monday
at Roseville Hospital. He was 76. A native of
Tecumseh, Okla., he had lived in Roseville for 41
years. He also had lived in Oakland for 15 years. He
was a railroad electrician with the Southern Pacific
Company for 30 years and retired in 1979. There will
be a private family service, arrangements handled by
Cochrane’s Chapel of the Roses. Burial will be in
Roseville District Cemetery. Mr. Howell is survived
by his wife, Lucille M. Howell of Roseville; a
daughter, Vanita Riddle of Chula Vista;
grandchildren, Tammy Alexander and Meladee Duran of
Roseville and Serena Griffin of Jacksonville, Fla.;
eight great-grandchildren; and a sister Betty Lou
Penul of Seminole, Okla. Memorial
contributions may be made to the Arthritis
Foundation or to the charity of choice and will be
accepted at Cochrane’s Chapel of the Roses, 103
Lincoln St., Roseville, 95678. [Roseville
Press-Tribune, 1-23-1991. Submitted by Kathie Kloss
Marynik.] |
JONES,
ADELINE BOLING
MRS. ADELINE JONES
From the Lincoln News-Messenger we take the
following:
Mrs. Adeline Jones died at the home of her son
December 24th.
She had been in poor health for about six months but
was up and around until three days of her death. She
seemed to have a slight cold, which soon developed
into bronchial pneumonia. Everything that medical
aid and kind friends could do was done, but God
knows best.Mrs. Jones was born in Germany and became
a member of the Lutheran Church when quite young.
She was married in the city of New York to John
Boling in 1858. From there she came to California
and lived near Newcastle. Two years later, her
husband was killed in a mine at Gold Hill. One
child, the late John Boling, was the fruit of this
marriage. In 1864 she was united in marriage to
William Jones. They lived at Newcastle for a year on
what is known as the “Bloomer Ranch.” From there
they moved to their farm near Lincoln where she has
resided ever since. Mrs. Jones was a kind and loving
mother and respected by all who knew her. Strange as
it seems, she was born on Christmas Day and died on
Christmas Eve. [Placer County Reader, Auburn,
1-12-1899, Thursday. Submitted by Kathie Kloss
Marynik. ] |
LEAK, JAMES HENRY
DEATH OF A GOOD PENRYN CITIZEN
James Henry Leak died at Penryn at 2:30 o’clock last
Saturday morning. He was a popular resident of this
county the greater part of his life, although he was
born in Sacramento and spent several years as guard
in the penitentiaries of the state, being one of
those taking part in the pursuit of the desperadoes
who escaped from the Folsom Prison several years
ago. He was 49 years old and is survived by his
wife, two sons, one daughter, and several brothers
and sisters, some living in Sacramento. He was a
member of the Modern Woodmen of America. The funeral
was held in Penryn Monday afternoon. Roseville
residents will best remember Mr. Leak as being
connected with the assessor’s office the past three
or four years. He was a field deputy under Assessor
Mitchell and was a familiar figure here for several
months in the year. He had many friends in Roseville
who will be sorry to hear of his death, and the
Register joins with many in extending sympathy to
his bereaved family. [Roseville Register, 12-29-1910.
Submitted by KKM.] |
LEEPER, BERT N.
SUDDEN
DEATH OF YOUNG FIREMAN
Last Thursday Bert N. Leeper died in the railroad
hospital at Sacramento on the operating table. The
young man was in Auburn with Mr. Wilson, organizer
of the Owls, and drank an oyster cocktail and soon
after felt severe pains, and it was thought he had
ptomaine poisoning. He was rushed to the railroad
hospital at once where an examination was made, and
it was found that he was suffering with intestinal
trouble and an operation was deemed necessary, from
which he never recovered. The trouble was of long
standing and his case was serious.The
remains were taken to W. F. Gormley’s undertaking
parlors and embalmed and shipped to Roseville, and
on Sunday afternoon funeral ceremonies were held
from the residence of Jas. Kelnhofer on Vernon
Street. The Rev. Jackson, assisted by a quartet from
the M. E. choir, conducted the services at the
house, and the funeral services of the Order of Owls
were held at the grave in the IOOF Cemetery. Colin
Histop of Rocklin had charge of the interment. There
were many beautiful floral offerings from the B. of
L. F. & E. and Order of Owls, under the auspices of
which orders the funeral was conducted. The
following were the pall bearers: From the firemen,
W. Bohn, H. Sandrock and C. Dyer; from the Owls,
Geo. Butler, S. Clark and J. L. Greer. Mr. and Mrs.
Livingston and son of Auburn, the Holmes brothers of
Lincoln, and Miss Chase and Mr. and Mrs. Wilcoxon of
Auburn attended the funeral. The Leeper brothers
expressed their sincere thanks to Mr. and Mrs.
Joseph Kelnhofer who threw open their house for the
funeral services and did all in their power to show
their sympathy and sorrow in this sad affliction. A
large gathering was in attendance and expressed much
sorrow over the sudden taking off of this young man
in the prime of life.Bert
N. Leeper was a native of Missouri and was 23 years
of age at the time of his death. He resided here
with the Holmes family, except the past eight months
when he has been rooming at the Kelnhofer home. He
has been a locomotive fireman for the past three
years and was well liked by his fellow railroad men.
He took quite an active interest in helping organize
the nest of Owls in this city and was in this work
when death overtook him. He leaves two brothers,
Thomas Leeper, an attorney in Sacramento, and
William Leeper, employed in a grocery store in
Auburn. The Register is in sympathy with a host of
others and extends regret to the bereaved brothers.
[Roseville Register, 1-5-1911. Submitted by KKM. ] |
LEWIS, MATTIE A.
The
angel of death called at the home of M. F.
Lewis last Friday morning about 7 o'clock and took
from him his loving wife. The immediate cause of her
death was heart failure brought on by pneumonia.
This community was greatly shocked by her death, as
she has resided here for a great many years and was
much esteemed and respected by all who knew her.
Mattie A. Lewis, wife of M. F. Lewis, was
born in Fremont County, Iowa, March 31st, 1858. Died
February 28th, 1908, aged 49 years 10 months and 27
days. By her death she leaves a husband and four
children: Harry R; Mrs. Pearl Shellhouse, Frank and
Clarence; besides an aged father and one sister,
Mrs. Clara Dabney, who resides in Iowa; and one
sister, Mrs. Mary Hording, who resides in Nebraska.
The funeral services were conducted from
the family residence last Sunday afternoon and Rev.
Colin Anderson spoke works of comfort to the
bereaved ones. A large concourse followed the
remains to the interment in the IOOF cemetery. The
editor of the Register extends his heartfelt
sympathy to the bereaved family, who have lost a
loving mother and a faithful wife. She will be
missed from this community. [Roseville Register,
3-7-1908. Submitted by KKM.] |
MARKERT, HENRY
Death of H.
P. Markert
LOOMIS. H. P. Markert, a well known resident of this
section, was found dead this morning on his farm
near this place. His sudden death was a great shock
to the community, as he was a man of robust build
and it was thought his health was of the best. He
complained a little yesterday about not feeling
well, but it was not believed that he was suffering
from any serious complaint. He arose this morning as
usual and went out to feed his stock. He failed to
return, however, and when a search was made for him,
it was found that he had expired while on his way to
the stock. His body was found beside a trail. Heart
disease was probably the cause of his death. Mr. Markert was one of the best known citizens in this
community. He took a prominent part in all public
affairs. He was formerly a resident of Sacramento
and for many years conducted a mercantile business
in the Capital City. He leaves a wife and daughter,
Mrs. R. Dashiell. He was 76 years of age.
[Roseville
Register, Saturday, September 19, 1908. Submitted by
Kathie Kloss Marynik.] |
McALPIN, ORRIN WEBSTER
O. McAlpin, Pioneer Here, Dies at 96
Roseville lost one of its old-time residents today
with the death of Orrin Webster McAlpin, who passed
away in his home at 404 Oak Street. Mr. McAlpin, who
was 96 years old, had lived here since 1907. He was
the son of a 49er couple, Mr. and Mrs. John McAlpin,
who crossed the plains in a covered wagon and
settled in Salem, Ore.Last June, Mr. and Mrs.
McAlpin celebrated their 50th
wedding anniversary. They were married on June 28,
1904. Mrs. McAlpin is the former Abby Mason. Mr.
McAlpin owned and operated a planning mill and
cabinet shop in a building at 401 Oak St., site of a
business structure now owned by Frank Tropper. He
sold his mill and retired in 1935. His entire career
was spent as a builder and carpenter. Among the many
structures he was in charge of building was the
large Pacific Grove Hotel.A few months ago, the
McAlpins won in a drawing a trip to Hawaii given by
Globe Television in an advertising campaign.
However, they decided against making the voyage and
instead were presented with a television set.In
addition to Mrs. McAlpin, Mr. McAlpin is survived by
niece Oral Stimpson of Portland, Ore. Funeral
services will be held Friday at 2 PM at the Lambert
Funeral Home, in charge of the Rev. Herbert Tweedie,
pastor of the First Presbyterian Church. Burial will
be in Reno, Nev. [Roseville
Press-Tribune, 3-22-1955, Tuesday. Submitted by
Kathie Kloss Marynik.] |
McFADDEN,
JOHN WILLIAM
DEATH OF
SUPERVISOR M’FADDEN AT AUBURN
In the death of John William McFadden at the
hospital at Auburn last Saturday afternoon at 2:30
o’clock, Placer County loses its second democratic
supervisor within a year and a half, the first being
Edward E. Hill of Lincoln. Mr. McFadden was a
resident of Forest Hill and represented the fifth
district on the board of supervisors. He
became ill last July and went to San Francisco to
consult specialists. He learned he was afflicted
with Bright’s disease and that it was only a matter
of time when he would die. He returned to Auburn
October 2d and on the following day attended a
meeting of the board of supervisors. He was unable
to attend the session of the board on the next day.
He went to the hospital for treatment, realizing
that his end was close at hand. Mr. McFadden was 51
years of age. He was a plumber by trade. He had
served as license collector under former Sheriff
Conroy and as deputy sheriff under Assessor
Mitchell. He was elected a member of the board of
supervisors two years ago. He is survived by his
widow and five children. Roseville Register,
Thursday, November 3, 1910. Submitted by Kathie
Kloss Marynik. |
MYERS, C. MARION
DEATH OF C.
MARION MYERS AT LINCOLN
After an illness extending over a year, C.
Marion Myers succumbed to the inroads of
tuberculosis at the home of his grandmother in
Lincoln last Thursday. He was the only son of Mrs.
Herman Lohse of this city. He was only 21 years and
6 months old. When first attacked with lung trouble,
he visited a number of sanitariums with the hope of
warding off the inevitable, but it was of no avail.
He was a young man with many friends, and at one
time held a responsible position with the Southern
Pacific company. He was of a genial disposition and
was quite popular. To the parents, the community
extends sympathy.
Roseville
Register, Thursday, October 6, 1910. Submitted by
Kathie Kloss Marynik. |
NEWMAN, HELEN
DEATH OF ROCKLIN GIRL
Helen Newman, six-year-old daughter of
Henry P. Newman of
Rocklin, passed away Saturday night at the
Wentworth Hospital in
Sacramento after suffering untold agony for
several days. The little girl choked to death, for
after her demise an examination of her throat showed
that a
pine nut had been lodged in the wind-pipe,
with the ends piercing the flesh and almost
completely cutting off the supply of air. The
unfortunate child was the oldest of two girls. She
first complained of her throat bothering her
Wednesday of last week, and her parents immediately
called a physician. Despite the efforts of the
doctor, the girl gradually got worse until she was
taken to Sacramento. Every effort was made to locate
the nut with the X-ray, but to no avail. The funeral
took place in Sacramento Wednesday. Roseville
Register, 4-18-1908. Submitted by Kathie K. Marynik. |
NEWTON, HOLLIS
Hollis Newton, one of
the oldest pioneers of Placer County, known in
Lincoln and vicinity as “Captain,” died at 8:30
Wednesday evening of last week at his home. Those
present at the time of death were Mrs. Newton, Mrs.
Allen, Mrs. Pomeroy, and Dr. David. Newton was
engaged in the farming business nearly all of his
life. He was liked by everyone. The deceased is
survived by a wife, Mrs. Martha Newton, and six
children: Mrs. W. S. Allen of Lincoln, Mrs. Nettie
Fuller, San Francisco; Mrs. F. D. Aldrich, San
Francisco; Mrs. L. Parke, San Francisco; Mrs. W. E.
Nobell, Juneau, Alaska; Mrs. F. L. Sanders, Lincoln.
His death was sudden, although he had several
attacks of heart trouble in course of a month. He
was 81 years old. Roseville Register, 1-19-1911.
Submitted by KKM. |
O’BANNON, CHARLES
MINER
CHARLES MINER O’BANNON
Last Thursday evening, Charles Miner O’Bannon died
suddenly of heart trouble at the home of his son W.
S. O’Bannon at Colfax. The deceased was a native of
Harper’s Ferry, Virginia, and was born December 31,
1833. In 1859 he came to California and lived in El
Dorado County where he followed mining. In 1861 he
was united in marriage to Anna E. Miller, whose
death occurred in this city in January, 1887. Mr.
O’Bannon made Placer County his home for several
years past and leaves two daughters, Mrs. George
Morgan of Los Angeles and Mrs. W. S. Graham of this
city, and a son, W. S. O’Bannon at Colfax. The
remains were brought to this city from Colfax and
laid to rest in the Auburn Cemetery Saturday
morning. [Placer County Reader, Auburn, 1-12-1899,
Thursday. Submitted by Kathie Kloss Marynik.] |
PARENT, PEARL
A Shocking
Death
Mrs. Pearl Parent, better known as Pearl Ross, was
instantly killed on Monday night by being struck by
the tender of switch engine No. 1173 while
attempting to cross the railroad track between the
depot and club house. Engineer Conway saw her when
about ten feet away and threw on his emergency brake
but was too late to prevent the cruel blow which
crushed her temple and threw her alongside the
track. She was picked up by J. Peterson, who
witnessed the accident and carried at once to Dr.
Ashby’s office where she died within an hour.A
message was sent Coroner Bisbee who came down on 23,
and a jury was impaneled and investigated the affair
and rendered the following verdict: “Deceased came
to her death by being struck by the tender of switch
engine No. 1173, while attempting to cross the track
in the railroad yards, and we entirely exonerate the
engineer from all blame in the matter, he having
used his utmost endeavor to stop his engine, and we
consider the death purely accidental.”The
deceased has resided here for the past three years.
Her father was killed two years ago by being thrown
from a wagon. She leaves a mother, sister, and two
small children, and the family were in destitute
circumstances, a subscription being taken up for her
burial which took place yesterday. It is a sad
affair and if thoroughly investigated, we are
satisfied that liquor and gay companions would cut
an important figure in the causes that led to her
death. Roseville Register, 5-20-1909.
Submitted by Kathie K. Marynik. |
PEACOCK, BENJAMIN FRANKLIN
Benjamin
Franklin Peacock, one of Placer County’s oldest
residents, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. W.
C. Conroy, Thursday of last week. The funeral was
held Friday from the home, Rev. W. A. Cash
officiating. Mr. Peacock was a native of
Pennsylvania, aged 92 years. He came across the
plains by ox team in 1849 and settled in El Dorado
County, within 10 miles of where James Marshall
first discovered gold. He engaged in mining and
farming and kept the Mountain Cottage three miles
from Pilot Hill. Mountain Cottage was a stopping
place for teamsters, and on February 22d of each
year was the scene of a grand ball, people coming
from Sacramento and San Francisco to attend. Mr.
Peacock came to Auburn 16 years ago. He is survived
by three daughters and one son: Mrs. W. C. Conroy
and Mrs. Laura Taylor of Auburn; Mrs. Ralph Howcroft
of Reno; and Frank J. Peacock of Auburn. Roseville
Register, 1-19-1911. Submitted by KKM. |
SAWTELL, WILLIAM
MAYOR ANSWERS LAST ROLL CALL –
William Sawtell Dies Very Suddenly Monday Evening
After Attending Trustees Meeting.
A spirit of gloom was cast over this community last
Tuesday morning by the announcement of the sudden
death of Wm. Sawtell, which occurred on Monday
evening, just after he reached home from attending a
meeting of the city trustees. He has been suffering
for several weeks from a paralytic stroke, of which
he has had several during the past three years, but
was thought to be improving and was going about his
regular duties. On Monday evening he attended the
trustees meeting, as usual, but complained of
feeling sick and went home. Mrs. Woodbridge met him
on his way home and as he was feeling badly, she
accompanied him home. Dr. Ashby was summoned and Mr.
Sawtell complained of great pain in his chest, and
while the doctor was making an examination, he
passed away without a struggle or word of warning.It
was a great shock to his wife and two children,
Gladys and Carl, who were present. The news quickly
spread, and kind neighbors were soon on hand to
render assistance. Wm. Hughes, a brother-in-law from
Lincoln, and wife, were summoned, and Mr. Hughes
took charge of the arrangements. In order to give
relatives a chance to be present, the funeral was
postponed till yesterday at 10 AM. The services were
conducted from the house, Rev. Hugh Jackson
officiating and members of the M. E. choir
furnishing the music. The interment was in the IOOF
Cemetery, and the attendance was large, many coming
from a distance to attest their sorrow and respect.
The interment was in charge of M. Hogle of
Lincoln.Besides the immediate family, there are four
brothers and three sisters to mourn this good man’s
loss, as follows: J. N. Sawtell, Sacramento; G. E.
Sawtell, Hickman, Cal.; N. Sawtell, Latimer, Iowa;
Phillip Sawtell, Elgin, Illinois; Mrs. Ruth Pascoe,
Chapin, Iowa; Mrs. Wm. Hughes, Lincoln, Cal.; Mrs.
Chas, Keehner, Berkeley, Cal. The entire community
of Roseville will sympathize deeply with the
bereaved ones, and all realize that a dutiful
husband, a kind father, and an honorable and upright
citizen has been removed from our midst and his
place will be hard to fill.Mr. Sawtell was a native
of Wisconsin and came to Roseville over 30 years
ago. He was married Christmas Day, 1886, to Stella
Schellhous, and they would have celebrated their
silver wedding next Monday. Mr. Sawtell was engaged
in ranching and brick-making in his early days here
and later engaged in the mercantile business in
which he continued till about three years ago. In
all his business dealings, he proved scrupulously
honest and charitable, and many families here will
testify to his generosity. When the Roseville
Banking & Trust Company was organized in 1906, he
went in as a director and has been president most of
this time. When the town was incorporated, he was
elected trustee and has been mayor ever since.He
was universally respected and liked by everyone, and
we do not know that he had an enemy. By his
attention to business, he has accumulated some
property, though he was by no means a rich man, but
has left his family, to whom he was always devoted,
well provided for. The editor of the REGISTER has
had considerable business with the deceased, and our
relations were always most pleasant. We found him a
kind neighbor and a faithful friend and regret as
much as anyone his sudden demise. [Roseville
Register, 12-22-1911, Friday. Submitted by Kathie
Kloss Marynik] |
SCHELLHOUS, JENNIE
Mrs. Jennie
Schellhous died at her home, 1-1/2 miles west of
Roseville, Friday, November 18th,
1910. Jennie Harris was born near Guelphe, Canada,
December 8, 1868. When only a child, she came with
her parents to Roseville where she grew to
womanhood. She was married to J. M. Schellhous in
1892, and to this union were born seven children.
Mrs. Schellhous was all her life interested in the
church, being for a number of years organist in the
Presbyterian Church in Roseville. The assurance of
her life was that she was a Christian. In the full
tide of life, God has called her from husband and
children when the mother hand to guide and the
mother love to counsel were so much needed. The
loved ones have the sympathy of the entire community
in this their hour of sorrow. The funeral was held
from the house on Sunday afternoon, November 20th,
and the body was interred in the Odd Fellow’s
Cemetery. Rev. Hugh S. Jackson, assisted by the M.
E. choir, conducted the services, and W. H. Harmer
had charge of the interment. Besides her husband and
children, she left three sisters, Mrs. J. G. Peck of
Portland, Oregon; Mrs. T. C. Nixon of San Francisco;
Dr. Isabella Holm of Bakersfield; and one brother,
Geo. Harris of San Francisco. Roseville Register,
11-24-1910. Submitted by Kathie Kloss Marynik. |
SIGGINS, P.V.
P. V. Siggins was born in
Warren County, Pennsylvania, in May 1833, and
died at his home in Roseville on August 8, 1908, so
he had passed the three score years and ten. He came
to Roseville with his wife and son Louis 34 years
ago and ran a blacksmith shop here for several years
and also conducted a shop at Antelope two or three
years. In 1892 he engaged in the general merchandise
business in Roseville with Wm. Sawtell. Owing to ill
health, he sold out to Mr. Wersin in a couple of
years time, but after remaining idle a year, again
engaged in the grocery business by himself, which he
conducted till April 1906, when he sold his location
to the S. P. Co. and retired from business.
We met Mr. Siggins when we first arrived
in
Roseville two years ago and our acquaintance
with him has been mutually agreeable. His friends
and neighbors speak of his business dealings in high
terms, and he was counted one of Roseville's solid
citizens and his reputation was above reproach. He
leaves no relatives here except his wife, and she
remarked to friends who visited her in her
bereavement that "she could spare him better than he
could spare her." The funeral was conducted by Rev.
Smith on Monday afternoon at 2:30, assisted by the
M. E. choir, representative businessmen being the
pall bearers, and a large concourse following
his remains to the grave. One by one the old
settlers who helped build up this grand old valley
are passing away. Roseville Register, 8/15/1908.
Submitted by Kathie Kloss Marynik. |
SMITH, JASON CLARK
DEATH IN
PLACER COUNTY DURING THE PAST WEEKWhile
driving home from Auburn in company with his
daughter Alma on November 20th,
Jason Clark Smith fell suddenly forward and dropped
the reins. His daughter, thinking that her father
was only momentarily indisposed, took the reins and
attempted to raise him and was shocked to find that
he was dead. The cause of the death was heart
failure. Mr. Smith owned a ranch in the Edgewood
district and was on his way home after a trip to
Auburn on business. He was well known throughout the
county, having lived here for about 22 years. He was
76 years old and is survived by one daughter, his
wife having died a number of years ago. He was at
one time in business in Auburn, being a member of
the company of Barnett & Smith. He owned
considerable property. At the recent primary
election, he had the distinction of having been
elected as a delegate to both the Republican and
Democratic conventions. Roseville Register,
12-1-1910. Submitted by Kathie Kloss Marynik. |
STOWERS,
BENJAMIN RAYMOND
DEATH OF FOUR YEAR OLD BENJ. RAYMOND STOWERS
The sudden death of the four-year-old son of Mr. and
Mrs. Benjamin Stowers who reside in Gherry Glen
addition, Monday after, was attended with a most
pathetic incident. The little fellow had been ill
with a malignant attack of diphtheria for the last
ten days but was getting along nicely, and every
indication was favorable to early recovery. A little
after noon Monday, the lad suddenly arose from his
bed, and not heeding the gentle remonstrance of his
grandmother, went to the window to talk to his
mother. He stood there for a moment or two and
prattled with his mother and laughed heartily,
perhaps at the thought of being able to be up and
around the room. In the midst of his childish glee,
he suddenly fell backward, and when his grandmother
rushed to him, his child spirit had fled to its
maker and he was dead. The shock to the family was a
severe one, coming so suddenly and unexpected. It is
thought the exertion was too much for his frail
form, emaciated by disease, and the heart suddenly
ceased to perform its functions.
The sympathy
of the whole community goes out to the bereaved
family. The funeral was private, owing to the
malignant character of the disease.Just
before going to press, the death of the daughter has
been announced, death resulting from the same
disease. She was thought to be improving. It seems
that the hand of affliction has laid heavily on this
family. Roseville Register, Thursday, July 14,
1910. Submitted by Kathie
Kloss-Marynik. |
STRAIGHT, JANE T.
MRS. JANE T. STRAIGHT
Last Wednesday occurred the death of Mrs. Jane
Straight at her residence in this city. Mrs.
Straight was a native of New York and while living
at Williams, that State, and when about twenty years
of age was married to John Straight. For a time they
resided in New York, and there their first son was
born but lived only one year. Mr. and Mrs. Straight
removed to Wisconsin, and three other sons were
born: LeRoy and Wesley, who survive, and a third who
grew to manhood and then passed away.Mr.
Straight died in Wisconsin and in 1873 the widow
came to California in search of health. After
spending three and a half years in Placerville, she
came to Auburn and made this city her home until
death claimed her. For twenty-five years, she
suffered from dropsy and heart trouble, and for the
past few months life must have been a burden, yet
patience and cheerfulness were characteristics to
the last, and release came at the ripe age of 73
years and 9 months.In
early life, Mrs. Straight united with the Baptist
Church, and Rev. L. M. Protzman of Penryn conducted
the funeral services at the home Thursday afternoon.
The bearers were Geo. Lawrence, J. C. Smith, C. H.
Lillibridge, C. R. Hogue, O. F. Seavey, and J. F.
Locher. Mrs. Straight was an honored member of the
Auburn Woman’s Christian Temperance Union, and as
long as strength permitted, attended the meetings.
Her membership was retained to the last and but a
few days before the end, she expressed her interest
in the work and her intention to continue as one of
the “white ribboners.” Quiet, unassuming, and
conscientious, Mrs. Straight had many warm friends
in Auburn and vicinity.
[Placer County Reader, Auburn, 1-12-1899, Thursday.
Submiitted by Kathie Kloss Marynik.] |
THOMAS, MARY
Mary Lawton
Thomas was born Nov. 6, 1825, in Foxcroft, Maine,
and passed to her reward in Roseville, December 12th,
1910. The larger part of her life was spent in the
east. There she was married and became the mother of
two children who both preceded her in death. About
16 years ago, she was married to Mr. H. G. O. Thomas
and since that time, she has made her home in
Roseville. Her church membership was in the
Congregational Church in the east where she was a
faithful member and a consistent Christian. Her
special delight was in a Sunday school class of
girls to whom she was devoted. Since coming to
California, she has not been connected with active
church work but was a member of the home department
of the Methodist Episcopal Sunday school for a
number of years. Her friends and neighbors testify
that she was a true Christian in her life, always
kind, always gentle, and in that most practical way
a follower of the Master “doing good and being
good.” She is survived by one brother, Mr. Lawton of
Folsom. The funeral was held from the home in
Schellhaus addition, Dec. 13th
at 11 AM, and the body was taken to the Pleasant
Grove Cemetery for burial. At the request of the
relatives, her personal friends, Mrs. L. L. King,
Mrs. W. G. Osborne, and Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Bedell
sang favorite hymns for the funeral. A number of her
neighbors and friends assembled to pay their
respects at the funeral service, which was conducted
by Rev. Hugh Jackson of the Roseville M. E. Church.
Roseville Register, 12-15-1910. Submitted by Kathie
Kloss Marynik. |
ROYER, Wm B.F.
Wm. B. F. Royer was born in
Chester County, Pennsylvania. He came to
California in 1849 and settled at Rough and Ready,
Nevada
County, when he opened the first store that
town had. He went to Illinois in 1852, where he
married Marguerite Brew. He returned the same year
to Nevada County and moved to Smartsville,
Yuba
County, where he resided until he came to
Placer
County some 27 years ago and has resided in
Roseville ever since.
At the present time, his living relatives
are T. F. Royer, a resident of Roseville, with a
wife and four children, Joe, Marguerite, William and
Paul; three grandchildren in San Juis Obispo County,
Roy, Jennie and Clarence Halpin. His wife died six
years ago and his daughter, Mrs. Halpin, died two
years ago. The father of the deceased, John Royer,
was editor of the Independent Phoenix in
Phoenixville, Pennsylvania; he also
established the Spring City Sun in the same county
and was quite a prominent man in political and
newspaper circles.
During Mr. Royer's residence in Roseville,
he has proved himself to be a loyal and generous
citizen and a man of deep religious sentiments. He
had no enemies and was well known to every man,
woman, and child in Roseville. He accumulated
considerable property and disposed of some of the
same at good figures during the recent
real
estate activity. He donated a lot last year
for the Catholic church and has always shown a
disposition to do his part toward the upbuilding and
advancement of the town.
We have been acquainted with Mr. Royer
during the past two years and found him to be a man
of honor and integrity, and we can truthfully say
that Roseville has lost a useful and worthy citizen.
His death was due to old age, and the past year he
has been confined to the house, the past four months
being under the care of his son, T. F. Royer, and no
pains were spared to make the last hours of his life
as peaceful and pleasant as possible. The bereaved
ones have the sympathy of a large circle of friends
who fully realize that a vacancy has been made in
our town that will be felt by many.
The funeral was conducted from the
Catholic church in Rocklin by Rev. Father
Sears, and his remains were followed to the cemetery
by a large concourse. He was laid to rest by the
side of his wife in the Rocklin Cemetery. Roseville
Register, 5-2-1908. Submitted By Kathie K. Marynik.* |
THOMPSON, SYLVA
Sylva Shimnway Thompson was born in
Winnebago County, Ill. in 1831. She came to
California in 1851, landing at
San
Francisco. She went to Iowa Hill to make her
future home. After remaining there a few years, she
removed to Sacramento County. From there, she moved
to the ranch where she dwelt until her demise.
In 1850 she was married to Jas. M. Robb.
To them were born three children, George, Lewis R.,
and Mary. In 1860 she was married to Wm. Thompson.
One son, Wm., was born to them. Mr. Thompson
departed this life in 1906. Mrs. Thompson passed
over the Silent River June 15, 1908. She was laid to
rest in Rocklin Cemetery by her husband's side. All
her neighbors find satisfaction in saying she lived
a good life.
E. J. Schomp, Pastor,
Congregational Church, Rocklin.
Roseville Register, 7/4/1908. Submitted by Kathie
Kloss Marynik.* |
VAN VLEET, MERRY
Mrs. G. H. Van
Vleet passed away at the home of Mrs. Biscoe on
Monday morning, December 12th,
aged 69 years, 2 months, and 12 days. Mrs. Van Vleet
was brought here from Oroville, December 3rd,
suffering from Brights disease, and her children and
many friends did all they could to relieve her
suffering. She is survived by an aged husband, Rev.
G. H. Van Vleet, and three sons, Frank, Fred, and
Ernest, the two latter residing here with their
families. Mrs. Van Vleet was a native of Syracuse,
New York, and came to Placer County with her husband
about 15 years ago where they have resided except
the last two years which they spent on a ranch near
Oroville. Mr. Van Vleet is one of the old pioneer
Methodist ministers and a grand old man. He filled
his last pulpit at Newcastle where he was stationed,
and two years ago failing health compelled him to
give up the work. Many friends in this section will
mourn the loss of Mrs. Van Vleet. The remains were
taken to Wyandotte where the interment took place
yesterday. Roseville Register, 12-15-1910. Submitted
by Kathie Kloss Marynik. |
ZEH, EARL V.
On Tuesday of last week, the 14-year-old son of C.
Zeh was kicked by a horse in the stomach presumably.
The lad complained of some pain but not enough to
lay him up or make him lose any time in his work. He
performed his usual duties during the week and last
Sunday complained of some pain but died before any
medical aid could reach him or before it was
realized that he was in serious danger. A coroner
was summoned and on examination, it was found that
the injury was in the groin and internal injuries
had brought on his death. The funeral was held from
the house Saturday, and the interment was in the
IOOF cemetery. The sympathy of the community is with
the bereaved. Roseville Register, 6/27/1908.
Submitted by Kathie Kloss Marynik.* |
WILSON, WILLIAM
PASSING AWAY OF AN OLD RESPECTED CITIZEN
William Joseph Wilson, Sr. died at the family
residence near Newcastle on Thursday of last week,
aged 83 years. Wilson was the senior member of the
firm of William J. Wilson & Son, fruit shippers of
Newcastle. He was born in Ireland in 1828. When a
young man, he left home for the land of gold,
arriving in California in 1852. He began mining near
Franklin House and Miners’ Ravine, which he
continued with success for a few years.In
the beginning of the fruit industry, his faith in
the future of fruit culture prompted him to engage
in the fruit shipping business, and for 40 years he
has successfully carried on a large business. His
was the first fruit shipping house in Placer County.
While en route
to America he met on the boat a Mrs. Mary O’Malley,
whom he married soon after arriving in the states.
Two children blessed this union, William J. Wilson,
Jr. and Mrs. Mary Madden, who survive him, together
with a large number of grandchildren and one
great-grandchild. Mrs. Wilson died about 20 years
ago and was buried in the Newcastle Cemetery. About
a year later, Mr. Wilson was married to Miss Marion
Shepard, who survives him. Mr. Wilson passed away
quietly at the old homestead where he had lived for
35 years. The funeral was held from the residence
Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock, and the remains
were placed beside the casket of his first wife in
the cemetery at Newcastle. [Roseville Register,
11-3-1911, Friday. Submitted by KKM] |
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