KEEHNER, WILLIAM C.
Oldest native Bill Keehner dies at 96
William C. Keehner believed the trouble with kids nowadays was they
didn’t have anything to do. “When I was a kid, we always had something
to do,” he said on his 90th
birthday six years ago. Mr.
Keehner, the city’s oldest resident and native of Roseville is dead at
the age of 96. He died Wednesday in his sleep at home. Services will be
conducted at 1 PM Saturday at Lambert’s Funeral Home, 400 Douglas Blvd.
The Rev. Paul Carlson of the Lutheran Church of the Resurrection will
officiate. Cremation will follow services. He
was active until his death. He renewed his driver’s license shortly
before his 96th
birthday last May. As a school boy, Mr. Keehner worked in a packing shed
along a single railroad track in the vicinity of what is now Washington
Boulevard. “That kept me on the jump all the time. I guess it didn’t
hurt me, or I wouldn’t have been here today,” he had quipped.Son of a
blacksmith, Mr. Keehner was born in a house where the Citizens Bank of
Roseville now stands. Part of the original home still exists as part of
a house at Vernon and C streets. His father, Charles G. Keehner, came to
Roseville in 1870 and went to work as a blacksmith for B. W. Neff.
Later, Mr. Keehner’s father bought out Neff and operated the blacksmith
shop under his own name. Mr. Keehner was probably best known for his 28
years of work for the City of Roseville before his retirement in 1946.
When in his early 20s, he and his brother purchased 120 acres of land in
the vicinity where the Carnival Market now stands on Douglas Boulevard.
Then it was at the outskirts of the city. While his brother worked in
Sacramento, he took care of the vineyard and hauled grapes by team and
wagon. He worked in the vineyards until he was asked to go to work for
the city with his own team of horses. He was 36 years old then. He was
put in charge of streets, parks, garbage, and sewers. With his own team
of horses, he graded streets and pulled a water wagon. He married Lelia
King in 1906 and built a home on 60 acres of land known as Bonny Knoll.
Mrs. Keehner, the youngest daughter of another Roseville pioneer family,
died in 1961. Bonny Knoll was located in the area across Douglas
Boulevard from Roseville Square. Mr. Keehner and his wife lived in Bonny
Knoll 30 years before moving to the house in which he died.He knew the
location of every manhole and sewer line in the city, and many times he
would be called out to locate a “lost” sewer line or manhole. Mr.
Keehner liked his home town of Roseville. “I never left town more than
25 days at a time. I’ve been up to Canada and all around, but always
liked this place the best. There’s no place like Roseville,” he had
said. Survivors include sons and daughters-in-law Mr. and Mrs. Llewellyn
W. Keehner of Auburn and Mr. and Mrs. Malcolm C. Keehner of Oakland;
daughters and sons-in-law Mr. and Mrs. Tom (Eleanor) Owen of Roseville
and Mr. and Mrs. Julian H. (Irene) Burns of Oakland; a sister, Carrie P.
King of Roseville; 16 grandchildren, 54 great-grandchildren, 12
great-great-grandchildren, many nieces and nephews. He had two deceased
daughters, Esther Hughes (1970) and Dorothy Gianini (1957).He was a
member of the Order of Redmen. In lieu of flowers, the family requests
donations be made to Roseville Community Hospital.
[Roseville Press-Tribune, 12-8-1977. Submitted by Kathie Kloss Marynik.] |
STAFFORD, CHARLES P
STERNER, MYRTLE A. (nee
STAFFORD)
DOUBLE DEATH IN FAMILY
Death stalked into the home of a Roseville family two times last week.
First the angel of death called to his last reward Charles P. Stafford,
who died at Corning and the body was brought to Roseville for burial.
The cause of his death was a complication of disease and old age. He
left a loving wife and two daughters to mourn his departure. The
services were conducted by Rev. Mee of the M. E. Church, and the funeral
was conducted by the Masonic Lodge, of which fraternity he was a member.
The services took place Friday, and interment was had in the local IOOF
Cemetery.
Daughter’s Death Follows Saturday Morning at 1:30 PM
Myrtle A. Sterner, daughter of C.
P. Stafford, passed away at the age of 35 years at the home of her
sister, Mrs. J. H. Thexton. The funeral services were held at the home
of J. H. Thexton, and the funeral sermon was preached by Rev. Mee of the
M. E. Church. The interment was at IOOF Cemetery, and the pall bearers
were composed of Masons of the Roseville lodge. The funeral took place
Monday at 3 PM. [Roseville Register,
10-21-1915, Thursday. Submitted by Kathie Kloss Marynik.] |
ADGE, MARY
DONALDSON, ED
A SAD ACCIDENT
On Monday last, news reached this city of the drowning of Mrs. F. I.
Adge and Mr. Ed Donaldson which occurred near Colfax in the forenoon of
that day. A party consisting of Wm. Sherritt, Mrs. Adge, Isador Adge,
and Ed Donaldson was coming over the Iowa Hill to Colfax in a covered
spring wagon, from which latter point it was intended to take the local
train for Auburn where Mrs. Adge had business before the Superior Court.
The road between the points named is rough and dangerous at its best,
but the raging storm of Sunday night had washed it into great ruts and
had swollen every little rivulet into a raging torrent. The trip was
made all right; however, until within about a mile and a half of Colfax
where one of these streams was encountered. Wm. Sherritt, who was
handling the lines, started to drive into the stream, but seeing that
the current was too strong for the team, he endeavored to back the
horses out of the water. It is stated that at this juncture, Donaldson
excitedly grabbed the lines and swung the horses around into the stream
in such a manner as to cramp the wheels of the vehicle and upset it with
its occupants into the rushing waters. The vehicle turned over and over,
and after being carried down the stream some distance, finally found
lodgment against two big trees. Mr. Sherritt and young Adge got out
somehow, but Mrs. Adge and Mr. Donaldson were swept away by the rushing
waters and were drowned. When news reached
Colfax of the accident, searching parties were organized and hurried to
the scene of the calamity. After considerable search, the bodies were
found wedged in among the driftwood and trees in the stream, and it was
with much difficulty that they were finally recovered. They were placed
in a vehicle and taken to Colfax where an inquest was held by Coroner
Mitchell who went up on the evening train. Mrs.
Adge was the wife of F. I. Adge and conducted a hotel at Iowa Hill. She
was the mother of four or five children, Isador, the son who was with
her at the time of the accident, being the eldest. At the time of the
catastrophe above related, Mrs. Adge was on her way to prosecute divorce
proceedings against her husband. Mr. Adge had just arrived at Colfax by
way of the trail when news reached there of the drowning of his wife,
and he was with the first at the scene of the accident to render all the
assistance in his power to recover the body. Donaldson
was about sixty years of age and a widower. [The Placer County
Republican (Auburn), Friday, 2-23-1894. Submitted by Kathie Kloss Marynik.] |
RIDDELL, JOHN H.
A MINER KILLED
A sad accident occurred on
Friday afternoon about half past five o’clock at the Three Stars Mine by
which a young man named John H. Riddell, a native of England, lost his
life. The mine is in the Ophir district and is distant from Auburn about
5 miles. Riddell had only arrived in this city from Raymond, Cal., three
days before and registered at the Freeman Hotel. He commenced work at
the mine Thursday noon, having been engaged by Superintendent B. T.
Hartley, and when the accident occurred, it was his second shift. It
appears that it was his duty to load cars at the foot on the incline
about 80 feet from the surface. He had loaded a car and signaled to the
engineer to hoist it to the surface. The car reached the top all right
and as it did, Frank Hartley, the Superintendent’s son who was tending
to the cars on the surface, signaled for the hoisting to stop. The car
went on to the runway, but the hook that connects the cable to the car
had not been properly secured, for when the machinery stopped, the hook
became disconnected and fell to the ground. This caused the car to
recede towards the mouth of the shaft, and the blacksmith, who was about
to take the measurement for a key, noticed the movement and ran towards
the car. He saw that the cable was disconnected and called Hartley to
come and help him stop the car. They couldn’t do it, however, and
although the excitement was great, he sent Hartley to sound the alarm to
the men below of the impending disaster. This he did, and a man working
on the breast about fifty feet away from Riddell heard the alarm and was
amazed to see Riddell standing as if stupefied in the path of the
descending car. The next instant, it struck Riddell, knocking him a
distance of about twenty-five feet. It is believed that death was
instantaneous. The Coroner was immediately notified, and an
investigation discovered bruises on his back in the region of the heart
and on his nose and forehead. There were no bones broken so far as could
be ascertained, and he evidently died from the shock. An inquest was
held by the Coroner, who impaneled a jury and after full investigation,
a verdict was rendered to the effect that the deceased came to his death
through his own carelessness in not having properly secured the cable to
the car.The remains were brought to Auburn where they were interred in
the Odd Fellow Cemetery on Saturday afternoon, the Rev. Mr. Parker of
the M. E. Church officiating. The decease appeared to be well connected
in England. Mr. Quine of the Three Stars Mine, an Englishman, undertook
to notify the dead man’s relatives of the sad affair and to ask
instructions as to his personal property. Riddell had not long returned
from a visit to his friends in England, and according to the letters
found on his person, was held in high esteem by them.
[The Placer County Republican (Auburn), Friday, 3-2-1894. Submitted by
Kathie Kloss Marynik.] |
MULLINIX, HENRY
Died at the home of his son this morning at 9:25, Henry Mullinix, a
native of Missouri and pioneer of the city, at the age of 80 years. The
deceased had made his home with his son for some time, and the immediate
cause of death was an attack on the liver, complicated with old age. The
funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon at 2 PM, and interment
will be in the IOOF Cemetery. Henry Mullinix was a native of the State of
Missouri and came to this state when a young man. He had followed
different lines of work in different counties, but finally located in
Placer County. He leaves to mourn his death one son, Henry D. Mullinix
and a large circle of pioneers who held him in the highest esteem.
[Roseville Register, 9-30-1915, Thursday. Submitted by Kathie Kloss Marynik.] |
BORLAND, JAMES
A Placer Pioneer Gone
The death is announced at Auburn, Placer County, of James Borland, a
well known pioneer of that county. For many years deceased was the
landlord of the Borland Hotel (now tho Freeman House) in Auburn, but
latterly kept the Arlington. He had also kept a hotel in
Placerviile. He leaves a wife and two children.
[Sacramento Daily
Union, Volume 86, Number 85, 27 November 1893. Submitted by Robyn
Greenlund.] |
WHITE, CHARLES B.
Death of Charles B. White
Charles B. White, father of Mrs. F. A. Birce, died at the Birce
residence, Linden Heights, last Saturday at the age of 65 years, 10
months, and five days. He was a native of Troy, NY, and reached
California 41 years ago and settled in Vallejo. He removed to San
Francisco in 1860, where he resided until about two years since when he
settled in Auburn in hopes of recovering his waning health. He was
married to Miss Mary DeWolfe, March 25, 1852, and leaves two daughters,
Mrs. Nellie Birce of this city and Mrs. Lillie Darling of San Francisco.
He was always active and was fourteen consecutive years in the employ of
Goodall, Perkins & Co. Ill health compelled him to give up his position
six years ago. About two years since, he came to Auburn and was
interested with his son-in-law, F. A. Birce, in the erection of their
fine residence on Linden Heights. The beautiful lawn and surroundings
are largely due to his labors as long as he was able to devote his time
to it. He leaves a wife and the two daughters mentioned. The funeral
took place at the residence Monday afternoon. Rev. Dr. Callen
officiating. The remains were taken to San Francisco for interment in
the Odd Fellows Cemetery of that city. Mr. White was a quiet
unostentatious man and highly respected by all who knew him. [Colfax
Sentinel, Friday, 7-14-1893.
Submitted by Kathie Kloss Marynik.] |
KEARNS, JOHN H.
Sudden Death
John H. Kearns, a miner at Damascus, died suddenly in the mine at half
past ten o’clock Friday night. A few minutes previous to his death he
had spoken to Mr. Deeney, a friend, and climbed a two hundred foot
ladder. Just as he reached the top of the ladder, he fell into the
raise, dead. He had not been sick and was apparently healthy in every
way. An inquest was held over the remains, and the Coroner’s jury
rendered a verdict that death came from natural causes, presumably heart
failure. Deceased was a native of Ireland, aged 53 years, and leaves a
wife and four children, living in Virginia City. His remains were
brought to Colfax on Saturday and sent to Virginia City on Sunday for
interment. [Colfax Sentinel,
Friday, 7-21-1893.
Submitted by Kathie Kloss Marynik.] |
MULLINAX, ELIZABETH E. CROOKS
The Late Mrs. Mullinax
Mrs. Elizabeth E. Mullinax who
died in Forest Hill on Thursday, the 3d inst., was an old resident of
the divide having come there in 1853. In company with Mrs. Haney, mother
of Tom Haney, she made the trip from Auburn in a wagon drawn by oxen.
Her first husband was T. J. Crooks. She afterward married Mr. Mullinax.
She has lived at or near Forest Hill continuously for forty years. She
was a kind-hearted, generous women and a good neighbor. Her funeral took
place Friday afternoon, Rev. J. Tamblyn officiating. The remains were
interred in the Protestant Cemetery. Mrs. Mullinax was a native of
Tennessee and aged 70 years, 9 months, and 5 days. The immediate cause
of death was pneumonia.
[Colfax Sentinel, Friday, 8-11-1893.
Submitted by Kathie Kloss Marynik.] |
BOUST, ELLSWORTH BURR
An Old Pioneer Gone
Ellsworth Burr Boust, born September 5, 1829 at Petersburg, Virginia,
son of John and Charlotte Boust. He was given a liberal education, after
which, on account of delicate health, he took an extended sea voyage to
the Mediterranean. On his return, he became apprenticed to the Richmond
Enquirer
where he learned his trade. Afterward, the family moved to Alabama where
he was residing when the Mexican War broke out. Being young and
enthusiastic, he enlisted in the Alabama Volunteers at Mobile as a
member of Company A, Capt. Pickens, First Regiment, Col Coffee
commanding. After serving the entire length of the war, he was honorably
discharged. He then returned to Alabama where he joined the State
Militia, received the rank of Colonel on the Governor’s staff at the age
of twenty-one. When the gold fever broke out in California, he, together
with the late Robert G. Steel of Merced and others, fitted out an
expedition to cross the plains, which started from Fort Smith, Arkansas.
After a long and tedious journey, they arrived at Placerville in August
1849 where he at once engaged in merchandising in connection with the
late Jesse Blasingame of Fresno County. During the early 50’s, he served
as Deputy of Placer County under Sheriff Sam Aston. During this time, he
was one of the posse that went in pursuit of the bandit, Joaquin
Murietta. In 1857 he started the
Placer Courier at
Yankee Jims. In 1858 he moved his newspaper plant to Iowa Hill, at that
time a booming town, where he changed the name to the
Weekly Patriot. In
1859 he married Miss Martha E. Ferguson, a sister of A. A. Ferguson of
Dutch Flat and of Mrs. T. F. Bingham of Lakeport, Lake County, Mrs. W.
[missing line] IOOF, and J. W. Ferguson of the Fresno
Expositor. In 1860,
rich mines having been discovered, he moved his paper to Dutch Flat and
at the request of influential citizens, he changed the name to the Dutch
Flat Enquirer.
In 1866 he divided his plant, part of which he took to Meadow Lake, a
then flourishing camp, where he started the Meadow Lake
Sun. He also
continued publishing the Enquirer.
In 1867 the miners at Meadow Lake, having found that the gold was
difficult to extract, the camp died out. Then Mr. Boust moved his paper
back to Dutch Flat. In 1868 he moved part of his plant from Dutch Flat
to Santa Barbara, where he started the
Post. He left the
Enquirer in
charge of J. W. Ferguson, who in a short time moved the paper to Truckee
where it was named the Tribune.
Afterwards, the paper was moved to Fresno where it was named the
Expositor. In 1869 he
changed the name of the Post
to the Press.
Shortly afterward, he sold out to J. A. Johnson who continued to publish
the paper. He was Postmaster in Santa Barbara from 1869 to 1871. In 1871
he started the Times.
He sold this paper in 1874. Mr. Boust published a campaign paper in 1878
called the Democrat.
He was also engaged in farming in Santa Barbara for a short time. In
1881 he moved to Fresno where he continued to farm, besides alternating
between the composing case on the Expositor
and writing descriptive articles for it, some of which were collected
together and were used exclusively in the Fresno Board of Trade
pamphlet. Some of the best editorials in the
Expositor were from
his pen. He had in his lifetime been wealthy, but reverses in business
changed his fortunes.He died August 3, 1893, at his residence in Fresno,
where his funeral took place on August 6th.
He was followed to his last resting place by the Typographical Union of
which he was a member, and many friends. He left a family consisting of
a wife, five sons and three daughters, most of whom have grown to
manhood and womanhood. He also left three little grandsons of whom he
was very proud. His friends were legion, and there will be a void felt
by all who knew him. He was a kind and loving father, a courteous
gentleman, and a true friend. [Colfax Sentinel, Friday, 8-18-1893.
Submitted by Kathie Kloss Marynik.]. |
RAGSDALE, WILLIAM JR.
Death of Wm. Ragsdale, Jr.
Wm. Ragsdale, Jr., son of Wm. Ragsdale of Clipper Gap, died last Tuesday
morning at about one o’clock. About two weeks ago, he went into the Bear
River ditch to make some repairs and in doing so contracted a cold which
developed into peritonitis. After suffering for over two weeks, he
finally succumbed. Deceased was about 23 years of age, the only son, and
a young man of exemplary habits and splendid character. The funeral took
place at Auburn, Wednesday, under the auspices of Auburn Parlor, NSFW,
and was very largely attended. [Colfax Sentinel, Friday, 9-1-1893.
Submitted by Kathie Kloss Marynik.]. |
HALSEY, HENRY B.
A Beloved and Respected Citizen of Towles Dies of His Injuries
Henry B. Halsey died on last
Sunday morning after suffering intensely for over a week. On Saturday,
the 2d instant, the engine on which he was engineer on Towles Narrow
Gauge Railroad, while running to a forest fire, was thrown from the
track. As the engine was going at full speed, it turned so suddenly that
he could not escape. As it turned, a tool chest fell upon him, holding
him in the cab longer than otherwise he should have remained, and in
falling, the chest struck the steam gauge, breaking it off, and thus
letting the steam into the cab. Before he extracted himself from the
cab, his back, arms, breast, and face were severely scalded. Although
his wounds were immediately dressed at the camp and he was immediately
brought to his home at Towles where Dr. Martin was awaiting him,
although he received constant and the best of care, on Sunday morning he
succumbed to the dreadful injuries. The funeral took place on Monday
afternoon, the services being held at the residence, and the body being
interred in the Masonic Cemetery at Dutch Flat. Although the day was
very stormy, the funeral was largely attended. The deceased leaves a
father, H. H. Halsey, a sister, Miss Fannie Halsey, and a brother, Will
Halsey, to mourn the loss of a noble brother, a fine, thoughtful son.
Besides these there are many relatives of the family who will mourn the
loss of such a pure and noble life. Everyone who knew him will think of
his death as untimely and a loss to the community not to be
repaired.Henry B. Halsey was born in Dutch Flat, October 2, 1867. From
his very childhood he had the love and respect of everyone who knew him.
Modest and retiring, but good natured, kind and affectionate, he won the
hearts of everyone as a boy and retained them as a man. After leaving
school at Dutch Flat, he worked as a fireman on Towles Road for some
time and afterward left for a like position on the Southern Pacific.
About three years ago, he was appointed engineer on one of Towles Bros.’
engines which position he filled up to the time of the accident. He was
always industrious and faithful to duty and seemed to have a great
fondness for engineering. Henry Halsey was one of those young men who
attracted little attention by reason of his modest, retiring nature and
his disposition to attend to his own affairs. His genial, kind, sensible
turn of mind attracted those who knew him with an affection that could
not be severed. His manly thoughtfulness, his devotion to his family,
his industry and attention to duty won him the regard of all. Two and a
half years ago, his mother died, and Henry keenly felt her loss and ever
since he has seemed of a more retiring disposition than before and
seemed ever thoughtful of her memory.In
his death, the community loses one of its most promising, useful young
citizens; one such as it cannot afford to lose. In his death, a large
number of relatives lose one of the best and kindest natures that they
have ever known. To his family, a devoted son, a kind, affectionate,
noble brother, their loss can never be repaired, his place can never be
filled. Many are the friends who grieve at his sudden departure from
this life, just in the beginning of manhood. Many hearts go out in
sympathy for those heart-broken ones who have lost a dear brother and
son. And all believe if there be any reward for a kind, unselfish, noble
life, Henry Halsey will receive it.“And then, who o’er thy dear one’s
bier.Doth shed the bitter drops like rain,Hope that a brighter, happier
sphere,Will give him to thy arms again.” [Colfax Sentinel, Friday,
9-15-1893.
Submitted by Kathie Kloss Marynik.]. |
HALL, EDWARD MASSER
Edward Masser Hall, Pioneer Banker, Dies
AUBURN (Placer Co.), September 11—Edward Masser Hall, a pioneer citizen
who came to California in 1849 by the Horn route, died in this city
yesterday morning of heart trouble at the ripe old age of nearly 80
years. Mr. Hall was one of the first bankers here in the early gold days
and was associated with W. H. Hubbard. Of the early pioneers who
accompanied him on his memorable trip around Cape Horn, he was one of
the only two survivors of the ship that brought them here, the remaining
one being John Boggs of Newcastle, at one time Sheriff of Placer County
and now Postmaster at that place. Mr. Hall moved to Oakland many years
ago, but ill-health compelled him to make frequent long visits to
Auburn. A wife and grown son and daughter survive him. The remains were
taken to Oakland for interment.
[Sacramento Bee, Tuesday, 9-11-1906.
Submitted by Kathie Kloss Marynik.]. |
HOSMER, THOMAS NORWOOD
At
his home in Bath, Placer County, Thomas Norwood Hosmer passed peacefully
away at 3 AM May 11th.
The day previous he was stricken with apoplexy, from which he did not
rally but gradually lapsed into unconsciousness and remained in that
condition until death released him. Mr. Hosmer was born in Camden,
Maine, June 24th,
1823. He was the son of Charles Hosmer and Lydia Norwood Mansfield
Hosmer. He was a lineal descendant of James Hosmer of Hawkburst County,
Kent, England, who, with his family, left home April 8, 1635, and sailed
for America in the good ship “Elizabeth.” James Hosmer became one of the
pioneers of the old historic town of Concord, Massachusetts, where two
of the Hosmer homes are still in existence. Nathanial Hosmer,
grandfather of the present sketch, settled in Camden, Maine, in 1785.
Camden history says: “He selected as his claim a lot near the beautiful
lake and grand old mountain, both of which have ever since borne his
name.” He there built a comfortable home to which he brought as a bride
Mary Wheeler of Mason, New Hampshire, to share with him the vicissitudes
of pioneer life.In
his boyhood days, Thomas Norwood Hosmer felt a great inclination to
follow the sea. Some of his ancestors were sea captains, and the waters
of Penobscot Bay swept the shores of Camden, and all had a fascinating
interest for the lad. He, however, received a good academic education in
a neighboring town, and after several voyages along the coast and one or
two of more importance, one being to the Island of Martinique, he came
to the conclusion that a seaman’s life was not all that he expected, and
he decided not to follow it as a profession. When the “gold fever” broke
out, he, with his friend Stephen Osgood and a large company of other
young men decided to go to California. They left Boston, Massachusetts,
November 13th,
1849, on the “B. L. Allen.” Their sailing time to Rio Janeiro was
forty-nine days. In the early part of February, they neared the latitude
of Cape Horn. The captain decided to lay over for a day, and nine of the
passengers, including T. N. Hosmer and Stephen Osgood, who has since
written a most interesting account of the whole voyage, fitted
themselves with everything needful, and started on a mountain
expedition. At first, they followed an old river channel, after which
they forced their way through an almost impenetrable thicket of
chaparral or some similar growth. After ascending some distance, the
scrub growth became shorter and then disappeared. After a sharp climb,
they had a magnificent view of the adjacent country and the union of the
Atlantic and Pacific oceans. This was at an altitude of nearly 3,000
feet. Before leaving the ship, a history of the voyage up to date (Feb.
6th)
and a list of the names of captain, passengers, and crew had been placed
in a bottle, which was then sealed. This bottle was now placed securely
in a pile of stones, then an American flag was hoisted, and as its
starry folds unfurled, a shout arose that made the echoes ring. The
party then took possession of the island in the name of the United
States but never returned to claim the desolate place. The bottle has
never been heard from and may still repose unmolested in its niche
amongst the stones, as few parties ever explore the vicinity of Cape
Horn. The exploring party reached the ship in safety. The following day
a great storm of snow and sleet arose and for twelve days they were
unable to clear the Horn. They arrived in sight of the “Golden Gate”
April 25th,
1850, and entered San Francisco the following day. Mr. Hosmer and his
party first commenced placer mining near Sonora, but for over
fifty-seven years, he had been a resident of the Forest Hill Divide
where he was partner with Jacob Weiker and Mr. Gilbert in the Lehigh. He
married first Sarah Barrett of Camden, Maine. After her death he
remained single for several years. In 1889 he was united in marriage to
Mrs. Marian Hosmer of New York, who is left to mourn the loss of a most
indulgent and generous husband. No kinder heart than his ever beat. He
has left us to face the storms of life alone, but he has “crossed the
Bar” and is safe in the Haven of Rest. He is face to face with the great
mystery of life and death, to which, in his declining years, he has
given so much thought. Since the sudden death of his cherished friend
William H. Grenell, the days have been lonely to him – perhaps more
lonely than we knew. He seemed more frail than usual, his step was
slower, yet he read the papers and his scientific journals, and took his
little walks up to the day of his final illness. He has lived a long and
useful life, and the world in which he moved is better for his honorable
example. Rev. E. Hadix conducted the funeral services at the family
residence, Sunday, May 22nd
at 2 o’clock PM. The musical selections, “Jesus Lover of My Soul” and
the hymns were sweet and comforting. [
Placer Herald, Saturday, 5-25-1907. Submitted by Kathie Kloss Marynik.]
|
GRENELLE, WILLIAM HENRY
Memorial
At
his home in Bath, Placer County, CA, William H. Grenelle passed away
Sunday night, March 24th.
Mr. Grenelle recently fell on the ice and besides spraining his left
wrist, was badly shaken up. After a few days of persistent treatment,
his general health was apparently of much as usual, and his wrist,
although badly swollen, ceased to pain him. Those who were with him
Sunday in his snug bachelor home remarked that he was in excellent
spirits. No one noticed that any adverse change was taking place. Monday
morning when his friend T. N. Hoamer paid his customary morning call, he
found that Mr. Grenelle, who was an early riser, had not made his
appearance, the house was closed and silent. Surprised and alarmed, he,
with another neighbor, entered the house and found Mr. Grenelle lifeless
on the coach. In the “silent midnight watches” the Angel of Death had
called him suddenly Home.Mr. Grenelle came of fine ancestry and was a native of Adams, New York.
He came to California in 1850 via the Isthmus and has since been more or
less actively engaged in mining enterprises. February 13th
Mr. Grenelle celebrated his 81st
birthday anniversary at his home in company with a few friends, and he
was the life of the circle. He was one of those rare old gentlemen who
wear their years lightly and graciously, and who really never appear
old. He had the fine and stately manners of the old regime, united with
a sympathetic and kindly nature that endeared him to old and young. His
mental gifts were of a high order and were unimpaired to the day of his
death. As Mr. Grenelle was Past Master of the Masonic Lodge of Forest
Hill and a brother of high standing, the funeral services were held at
Masonic Hall under Masonic auspices, Tuesday afternoon, after which the
remains were taken to Colfax and placed in charge of Mr. Grenelle’s
nephew DeLancey Lewis of San Jose, who will carry out the written
instructions of his uncle in regard to the cremation of his body and the
final disposition of his ashes.
[Placer Herald, 4-6-1917. Submitted by Kathie Kloss Marynik.] |
PITCHER, CHARLOTTE nee DeKAY
Mrs. Charlotte Pitcher
Mrs. Charlotte Pitcher passed to the wonderful land of tomorrow last
Friday at her home in San Francisco after a short suffering from
pneumonia. She was a beautiful character of 67 years at the time of her
passing, and during her so journeying thru this vale had endeared herself
to a very large circle of friends. The services were held by the
Christian Scientists at the Guy E. West Parlors, and interment was had
in the IOOF Cemetery, Sunday afternoon. She was a pioneer of this City
of Roses and in years gone by taught school in different parts of Placer
County. She leaves to mourn her beautiful character a brother, Mr. Guy
DeKay and two sisters, Mrs. C. P. Dewey of Roseville and Mrs. A. P.
Cecil of Oakland. A large circle of pioneer and later days friends of
this city and county will recall this splendid woman and mourn her
passing, but the fragrance of her sweet life will ever remain as a
gentle reminder of her presence.
[Roseville Register, Thursday, 7-22-1920. Submitted by Kathie Kloss
Marynik.] |
DANIELS, KATHERINE EMILY (nee ANDERSON)
Katherine Emily Daniels
Katherine Emily Daniels was born in Ohio, November 1, 1857, and passed
from this life at the family home on D Street Sunday, May 6, 1923, at
the age of 66 years, 7 months, and 5 days, after but a six weeks’
illness. All her life was spent in the east until five years ago when
she accompanied her family to California and had since made her home in
Roseville where her kindness and helpfulness to those in distress and
her sweet and cheerful disposition endeared her to all who came in
contact with her. She was a devoted Christian and an earnest worker in
the Baptist Church, of which she was a member, and her many acts of
kindness will ever be remembered.Funeral services were held at the First Baptist Church in Roseville on
Wednesday afternoon, Rev. Hobart of Sacramento officiating, assisted by
a choir consisting of Mrs. T. J. Hamlin, Mrs. Black, and Mrs. Copeland.
The comforting words of the sermon and her favorite hymns brought much
consolation to the bereaved ones. Interment was in the IOOF Cemetery
where the many beautiful floral tributes bespoke the esteem of a host of
friends. Besides a grief-stricken husband, Elam Daniels, she leaves to
mourn her passing, a daughter, Mrs. A. D. Frederick of Holt, Calif.; a
sister, Mrs. L. McCarty of Evon, Ohio; a brother, John Anderson of
Springfield, Ohio; and five grandchildren, Mrs. Irene Highfill of
Folsom, Clarence L. Frederick of Lincoln, Ray Frederick of Reno, and
Katherine and Goldie Frederick of Holt; and a large circle of sorrowing
friends. [Roseville Register, Friday, 5-11-1923.
Submitted by Kathie Kloss Marynik.] |
MILLER, ALYNE FRANCES
Highly Esteemed Roseville Young Lady Passed Away –
Miss Alyne Miller
Succumbs At Weimar Sunday –
Funeral Services Are Held Here Tuesday
Afternoon
Funeral services were held at the chapel of Broyer & Bagner on Tuesday,
July 27, 1926, at 1:30 o’clock for Alyne Frances Miller who passed away
at Weimar on Sunday morning this week. Rev. M. W. Coates of the First
Baptist Church conducted the services in the midst of a large crowd of
sorrowing relatives and friends. Rev. Coates chose as his test the words
found in II Corinthias 5:1.
Alyne Miller was born December 31, 1901, in Courtland, California. With
her parents she moved to Roseville in 1912. Here she was educated in the
grammar schools, and in 1921 she graduated with honors from the local
high school. Here she was known for her splendid scholarship and her
bright, sunny disposition. She was like, yes, loved, by all who knew
her, and if everyone to whom she said a kindly word and of whom she had
a kindly thought were to place a bloom upon her grave, she would sleep
beneath an avalanche of roses. It was hers to appreciate and exemplify
the words of the writer:If
a little word of mineMay make life the brighter;If
a little thing of mineMay make a heart the lighter;God help me to speak the little wordAnd take my bit of singingAnd drop it in some lovely vale,To
set the echoes ringing.If
a little love of mineMay make a life the sweeter,If
any little care of mineMay make a friend’s the fleeter;If
any lift of mine may easeThe burden of another,God give me love and care and strength,To
help my toiling brother.As
a friend, she was true to all who were privileged to know her. In school
and out in life she was loved and in the institution where she remained
till her death, fighting a heroic battle against the ravages of the
dread white plague of consumption, she brought cheer into the lives of
many who, like her, were making the same battle. Her friendly handclasp,
her cheery word, and sunny disposition even in the face of her own
suffering made it easier for those about her to heroically and sublimely
bear up under their hard and difficult lot and to look beyond the
darkened cloud and face the silver lining on the other side. Her love
for her mother who bore her was beautiful to behold, and when the
messenger of death took away the one whom she loved there came into her
life another mother, now living, who beautifully ministered unto her
needs, and between them to the very last there existed a bond of
affection that was beautiful to contemplate and worthy of all emulation.
Then to her, the father was always a chum and between them there were no
secrets. It was her delight to place before him her longings and
aspirations. It was his hope that his brilliant girl might some day take
her place in one of the learned professions, but this was not to be, for
some four years ago it was clearly seen that she was in the grip of the
mighty disease of consumption, and from that time forward she made a
wonderful and heroic battle to stay the ravages of the power that was
insidiously and inevitably sapping her strength. As
a member of the First Baptist Church of this city, she endeared herself
to one and all by her earnestness and readiness to relate herself to
every task that devolved upon her, but it was not given to her to work
long in this direction, and four years ago it became necessary to place
her under the expert care of the physicians at the Weimar Institute.
Every possible care was given her in the struggle to regain her health
but, while at times it seemed as though she was about to win, it
afterwards developed that she was waging a losing fight. A few weeks
ago, the word came that the end could not be far away, and Sunday
morning the crisis came. With unbounded courage she battled on but just
a few moments before her death, she realized that the struggle was
fruitless and, reaching up, she kissed the one who had so beautifully
ministered to her, saying, “It will not be long now.” [Roseville Tribune and Register, Wednesday, 7-28-1926.
Submitted by Kathie Kloss Marynik.] |
HILL, JOHN A.
Roseville Loses One Of Its Most Valuable Men In The Death Of John A.
Hill, Which Occurred In Oakland, July 30th
In
the passing of John A. Hill, one of the most highly respected and
best-loved citizens of Placer County has been called from an active life
during which many were blessed by his beneficent and kindly nature. Born
near Roseville, November 23, 1856, he was approaching the three score
and ten years allotted to man at the time of his death in Berkeley, July
30, 1926, where he had accompanied his devoted companion a few days
previous for a short vacation. In the all-wise plan of the Infinite,
this worthy son of the plains and lover of the mountains was to take his
departure from the city overlooking the Golden Gate where he was wont to
briefly rest prior to his journey beyond the shores of time. Few men
have lived longer in Placer County, where practically his entire useful
life was spent. Here he had been closely identified with many of the
enterprises that have meant much to the growth and happiness of the
community that appreciated his wise judgment and willing service.On
July 17, 1897, he was united in marriage with Miss Mary E. Tifft of Yuba
County. To this happy union two daughters were born, Mrs. Julia E.
Aitken and Miss Gertrude Hill, who, with his bereaved widow and one
brother, Walter F. Fiddyment of Roseville, and one sister, Mrs. Nattie
Finney of Concord, remain. Two brothers and one sister had preceded him
to the eternal life as have many of his comrades in various walks of
life. While countless attributes of sterling worth were present in his
business pursuits and public service rendered, it was his home that
highest development of a noble character was manifested in a manner that
will live through the years. Patient, devoted, and loving, he ever
sought the welfare of those about him while his philanthropic impulses
led him to deal generously with every needy cause. Courteous, kind, and
sociable, he had the rare faculty of making friends whom he regarded as
the choicest assets of his altruistic life. He was an honored member of
the Masonic fraternity, having joined at Lincoln and became a charter
member in Roseville, where he also was an active member of the
Independent Order of Odd Fellows for nearly forty-seven years, being in
the rank of the Commandery. In these associations, his untiring energies
were freely bestowed in the spirit of a brother beloved. He also served
faithfully as school and city trustee and was a member of the troop
committee of the Boy Scouts since the organization of Troop One more
than six years ago, ever proving himself a true friend of the boys, as
he was of everyone who came within the influence of his attractive
personality. For many years, he was a successful farmer and only
recently sold his large holdings. He had been identified with the
Roseville Banking Company from its founding, first as a director and
then as president for several years, until December, 1925, when it was
merged with the Liberty Bank. It was in this capacity that he assisted
materially in the building of homes and establishing business
enterprises, thus encouraging thrift and self-reliance. His deep
appreciation of religious education was evident in his generous support
of the local churches and in his endowment of the College of the Pacific
at Stockton. Many are the hearts that have been made glad by his
thoughtful attention and willing sacrifices of time and talents. The
benediction of his gracious spirit will long abide as the crowning
virtue of a well-spent life, filled with good works that were his joy
and his crown.The funeral services, which were very largely attended by friends from
far and near, were held from his late residence on Jones Street, Rev.
Thomas H. Mee assisting the Odd Fellows and the Masons who conferred the
highest honors of their respective fraternities. The choir, composed of
W. G. Rees, F. E. Herr, Mrs. Annie C. King, Mrs. D. W. Parker, Mrs. J.
L. Boyer, Miss Mary Pasold, and Miss Alberta Hite, sang “Gates Ajar,”
“It Is Well With My Soul,” and “Nearer My God To Thee.” The honorary
pall-bearers were Messrs. Walter Jansen, Wm. Kaseberg, J. H. Smart, A.
B. McRae, Geo. McCauley, John Albrecht, T. H. Boswell, H. A. Linthicum,
E. H. Crown, Edwin Schellhous, J. H. Herring, and C. E. Finney. The
active pall-bearers were Ed. Hammill, L. H. Barbar, E. C. Bedell, Wm.
Butler, Wm. R. McCoy, and John Holt. Stanley Rasmussen and Russell
Henderson were escorts from the Boy Scouts of Troop One. Interment was
in the family plot in the Odd Fellows Cemetery where many choice floral
offerings as feeble marks of friendship were reverently laid as all
hearts blended in sympathy for the bereaved and in thanksgiving for the
life that had been lived above reproach, and still speaks fidelity and
true brotherhood that marked each step on the way that leads to peace
and consolation when the day’s work is done.
[Roseville Tribune and Register, Wednesday, 8-4-1926. Submitted by
Kathie Kloss Marynik.] |
FELLOWS, MARY ELIZABETH nee DAVIES
Mrs. Mary E. Fellows, Well-Known Roseville Business Woman, Succumbs
The sudden death of Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Fellows brought sorrow to a
large number of friends in Roseville and elsewhere where she was known.
She passed away Tuesday night following a severe operation which was
performed at Colfax on Sunday. Funeral services will be held at the West
Undertaking Parlors at Colfax on Friday afternoon at 2 o’clock, the
Rebekah Lodge of that city taking charge. The deceased was the daughter
of the late Martha and William Henry Davies, early settlers of Placer
County. She was born at Bath and has lived almost all of her life at
Rocklin and Roseville, with the exception of twelve years spent at
Gilroy. She was engaged in business in Rocklin and since 1915 has had a
store in Roseville, the present location being on Riverside Avenue,
where she owned a notions and dry goods establishment. In this capacity
she was well known and numbered her friends by the legion. She was a
member of the Gilroy Rebekah Lodge and the Benefit Association. She is
survived by three nieces, Mrs. Alice Monk, Mrs. Henrietta Hook of
Sacramento, and Mrs. Blanche Hopfield of Hammonton.
[Roseville Tribune and Register, Friday, 9-1-1926. Submitted by Kathie
Kloss Marynik.] |
MULLINS, GEORGE
Obituary—George
Mullins, who was born in Atlanta, Georgia, seventy-three years ago,
passed peacefully from this life at Roseville, California, August 26,
1926. In his native state he received his education and grew to young
manhood, and in 1884 was united in marriage with Miss Emily E. Hunt of
Missouri. To this union five children were born, one son having been
called from this life three years ago. During the greater portion of his
long, active life, he had devoted himself to agricultural interests,
first in the south and later in California, where the past forty years
were spent; in Turlock for ten years and then in Placer County, near
Auburn, for some thirty years. In each of these sections he made many
friends and was found very obliging to all. His fondness for nature and
his interest in animal life proved a valuable asset in lending a
sustained interest in life to the very last, though the past year found
him in failing health. To alleviate his suffering, every medical aid was
rendered, as was the loving care which he greatly appreciated. As one of
great courage and determination he was resigned to the Will of Him Who
holds our times in His hands. Besides many friends and one brother,
Aldred of Sonora, and two sisters, Mrs. Lorane Vilas and Miss Lillian
Deu of Stockton, he leaves the following sons: Thomas F. of Roseville,
James F. of Oroville, Donald of Folsom and George W. Mullins of
Sacramento, also three grandchildren. The funeral services were held
Saturday afternoon from the chapel of Broyer & Magner, Rev. Thomas H.
Mee of Roseville officiating. Interment was in the family plot in the
Auburn Cemetery, where beautiful floral offerings lent their silent
tribute of love and esteem.
[Roseville Tribune and Register, Wednesday, 9-1-1926.
Submitted by Kathie Kloss Marynik.] |
MOSBURG, WILLIAM RUSSELL
Obituary—William
Russell Mosburg, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Mosburg, was born July 30,
1875, at Concordia, Kansas, and died at his home in Roseville,
California, September 1, 1926, age 51 years, 1 month and 1 day. On July
25, 1901, Mr. Mosburg was united in marriage to Miss Ida Lutz, and to
this union were born eleven children, seven boys and four girls: Mrs.
Ruby Tennison, Mrs. Ethel Finley, Perry, Alva, Golda, Virgle, Frank,
Walter and Ruth, two sons having preceded him, Wesley, who died some six
years ago in Oklahoma, and the infant son Leroy, who passed away some
five months ago. Besides the immediate family, there are three brothers
and seven sisters left to mourn their loss: W. H. Mosburg of
Indianapolis, Oklahoma; Earl and Ed Mosburg of Weatherford, Oklahoma;
Mrs. Maud Harville of Clinton, Oklahoma; Mrs. Viola Rymer, Mrs. Hulda
Zweibel and Mrs. Glennie Stirman of Weatherford, Oklahoma; Mrs. Opal
Mitchell of St. Louis, Mo; Mrs. Nellie Vain of Yukon, Oklahoma; and Mrs.
Lillie Bethel of Concordia, Kansas.About eleven years ago, Mr. Mosburg was converted and united with the
Friends Church in Oklahoma, where he retained his membership until the
time of his death. He was a faithful husband and a loving father. Mrs.
Lillie Bethel of Concordia, Kansas, was the only relative aside from the
family that was privileged to be with him in his last sickness. Funeral
services were conducted at the Citrus Heights Friends Church by the
pastor, Rev. J. R. Wright, and the body was laid to rest in the Sylvan
Cemetery.[Roseville Tribune and Register, Wednesday, 9-8-1926.
Submitted by Kathie Kloss Marynik.] |
OTTER, BLANCHE nee FALLTRICK
Mrs. Christian P. Otter Succumbs In Sacramento, Wednesday, Sept. 29th
Mrs. Christian P. Otter passed from this life in Sacramento, September
29, 1926, at the home of her aunt, Mrs. A. C. Hellman, 1649 36th
Street. Funeral services were at St. Francis Church at 2 PM Friday, and
interment was in St. Joseph Cemetery in that city. Blanche Balltrick-Otter
was born in Sacramento twenty-two years ago but had lived in Roseville
for a number of years, where she attended school and grew to young
womanhood. She won the esteem of all who knew her by her many splendid
traits of character. She was united in marriage with Mr. Otter August
26, 1924, and lived at 208 Earl Avenue in this city until her final
illness. Besides the grief stricken young husband, she is survived by an
infant son one month old; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Falltrick; two
brothers, Edward and George; and one sister, Mary Rose.
[Roseville Tribune and Register, Wednesday, 10-6-1926.
Submitted by Kathie Kloss Marynik.]
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STEVENSON, ALICE nee HOOK
Death Takes Well Known Former Roseville Girl When Mrs. Alice Hook
Stevenson Passes Away At Marysville Tuesday – Funeral Held Thursday
Roseville friends of Mrs. Alice Hook Stevenson were much surprised and
grieved to learn of her death which occurred in a hospital at Marysville
on Tuesday, following an illness of but a few weeks. Mrs. Stevenson was
a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry G. Hook of Roseville. She was born in
Sacramento and was 23 years, 9 months, and 13 days of age. She spent the
greater portion of her life in Roseville, where she attended the grammar
and high schools, graduating from the latter in 1921. She attended the
State Teachers’ College in San Jose and graduated from that institution
in 1923. After fitting herself for the calling, she taught school at
Hammonton. She was united in marriage on May 10, 1924, with Merton E.
Stevenson of Marysville, where she had since resided. Mrs. Stevenson was
blessed with a sunny disposition which won her many warm friends.
Besides the bereaved parents and husband, she is survived by three
sisters, Blanche and Mary of Roseville and Gladys Hook of Oregon, and
her grandmother, Mrs. M. C. Hook of Sacramento. Funeral services were
held at Marysville Thursday morning, and interment was in East Lawn
Cemetery, Sacramento, at one o’clock PM. [Roseville Tribune and Register, Friday, 10-15-1926.
Submitted by Kathie Kloss Marynik.]
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GRANT, AGNES WEST nee SHEAHAN
Mrs. E. E. Grant Called By Death Thursday – Well Known Matron Dies In
Sacramento – Funeral Held At Rocklin Sunday
The death of Mrs. E. E. Grant occurred in a hospital in Sacramento on
Thursday, October 21, 1926, at the age of 36 years, 8 months, and 8
days. Mrs. Agnes Grant was born in Rocklin, where she lived and grew to
young womanhood until her marriage with the late Walter E. West. She was
united in marriage with E. E. Grant on December 22, 1925. Surviving her
besides her husband are her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Sheahan of
Rocklin; three sisters, Mrs. H. E. Sprague of Roseville and Mrs. O. P.
Bradley and Mrs. James Brunson; and one brother, William Sheahan of
Rocklin. Funeral services were held from the Catholic Church in Rocklin
Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock, conducted by Msgr. Rev. Fr. Kiely of
Roseville. Burial was in the IOOF Cemetery at Rocklin. A large concourse
of saddened friends gathered to pay a final tribute to one beloved by
all who knew her.[Roseville Tribune and Register, Wednesday, 10-27-1926.
Submitted by Kathie Kloss Marynik.] |
COCHRANE, EARL F
S. P. Telegraph Operator Dies From Injuries Received From Being Run
Over Here Early Sunday MorningEarl F. Cochrane, 28, telegraph operator in the employ of the Southern
Pacific Company here, died in the company’s hospital at Sacramento at 10
o’clock Sunday night as the result of being run over by a string of cars
in the Roseville yards about 4:30 o’clock Sunday morning. Cochrane,
after having delivered orders to the second section of train No. 5, on
the main line track, started to return to the yard office, to reach
which it was necessary to cross several switching tracks. While looking
in one direction to avoid a moving locomotive, he was apparently unaware
of a string of cars being switched from the opposite direction, although
Brakeman C. S. Price, who was an eye-witness to the catastrophe,
endeavored to warn Cochrane by shouting to him. Cochrane, probably
thinking that he was being warned against the danger he was avoiding,
continued on his way and was knocked to the ground and run over by the
string of cars coming from the other direction. His right hand was cut
off above the wrist and his left leg between the knee and hip. After
receiving first aid from Dr. B. Woodbridge, Cochrane was rushed to the
company’s hospital in Sacramento by special train. The injured man
retained consciousness throughout following the accident and previous to
his removal from here.Cochrane was 28 years of age and a native of Oklahoma. He is survived by
his wife, Winifred Cochrane and a two-year-old son Kenneth of Roseville;
a brother, Albert D. Cochrane of Fair Oaks; two sisters, Mrs. E. L.
Durham of Folsom and Mrs. J. W. Alexander of Fair Oaks. The unfortunate
man’s father, A. D. Cochane, Sr., 84 years of age, who had been visiting
his sons and daughters here, left on Saturday for his home in Marble
City, Oklahoma. Funeral services for Mr. Cochrane were held in the
cemetery at Fair Oaks at three o’clock Tuesday afternoon. [Roseville Tribune and Register, Wednesday, 11-7-1926.
Submitted by Kathie Kloss Marynik.]
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NEFF, LAURA nee POWERS
Obituary – Mrs. Frank C. Neff
Laura Neff, one in a family of seven children, was born in Gold Run,
Placer County, California, in 1869, and passed peacefully from this life
at the family residence on Circuit Drive, Roseville, California, Monday,
November 15. She lived in her native community until after her marriage
to Frank C. Neff in 1891 when they moved to Blue Canyon and later to
Rocklin. In 1908, with the removal of the Southern Pacific shops to
Roseville, the family took up their residence here, where she had since
lived. Her home and family were her joy, while in each place where she
sojourned, the blessings of a devoted wife and loving mother were
further attested to by her unselfish service to others. In this as well
as in countless other ways she left the lasting impression of her
Christian character. From her cheerful self-sacrificing nature there
radiated sunshine and hope that have extended across the years with
measureless profit to many. For more than a year, she had been a
constant sufferer who continued to live in the anticipation of complete
restoration. The end of life’s earthly journey came, therefore, with a
sense of surprise and deep loss to the loved ones and friends. In her
passing she leaves to bless her precious memory, her grief-stricken
companion, whose health has been impaired for years, and her devoted
son, Clarence F. Neff of Roseville; also one brother, Clarence Powers of
Oakland; and the following sisters: Mrs. M. H. Price of Grants Pass,
Oregon, Mrs. L. C. Peterman of Winnemucca, Nevada, and Mrs. Louise
Mellar of Gold Run. With these, many united in tender sympathy. The
funeral services were held from the chapel of Broyer & Magner, Thursday
morning, Rev. T. H. Mee officiating, with Mrs. A. S. Teal, Mrs. B. C.
Knapp, Mrs. J. L. Boyer, and Miss Mary Pasold singing, “Some Sweet Day
Bye and Bye” and :The City Four Square.” Interment was in the family
plot in Rocklin Cemetery where many choice floral offerings were
tenderly laid. [Roseville Tribune and Register, Friday, 11-19-1926.
Submitted by Kathie Kloss Marynik.] |
MUELLER, ESTHER
Mrs. Esther Mueller
Esther Mueller was born in Pennsylvania March 11, 1852, and passed from
her earthly tabernacle at the home of her son on Elefa Street,
Roseville, California, November 15, 1926, having passed her 74th
milestone. After spending her girlhood in her native state, she was
united in marriage with Jacob Mueller September 4, 1876, this happy
union being blessed with seven children, two of whom died in childhood.
She had lived in New Jersey and New York where she was bereft of her
loving husband twenty-two years ago. Since then she had made her home
with her children, coming to California several years ago, the past year
being spent in Roseville where her every need was richly provided by her
son. She leaves the following devoted children: Edward T. Mueller of New
Jersey, John H. and Carl H. Mueller of Roseville, Mrs. Elizabeth Schultz
of San Francisco, Mrs. Eva Garcia of San Jose, and Mrs. Katherine
Farrell of Oakland. Her quiet, retiring manner, together with her
unselfish devotion to her family and those in need, won for her the
lasting gratitude that crowned her long useful life. It was ever hers to
add to the happiness of others, while her thrift and industry provided
for the needs of a large family early deprived of a father’s protection.
The good life she had lived leaves its happy impress, not only in the
homes of her children, but in the lives likewise blessed. Having had
failing health for some time, she was unable to be out much, and in the
quiet of the evening tide of life, she heard her Master’s call, leaving
the benediction of a well spent life rich in good works. She had two
brothers and two sisters, who reside in the east. The funeral service
was held on Thursday afternoon from the chapel of Broyer & Magner, Rev.
Thomas H. Mee minister. Mrs. B. C. Knapp and Miss Pasold and Mrs. E. C.
Sawtelle sang “Lead, Kindly Light” and “Nearer My God To Thee.”
Interment was in the Odd Fellows Cemetery. Beautiful flowers silently
spoke of the love and esteem in which she was held by all who were
fortunate enough to have shared her friendship.
[Roseville Tribune and Register, Friday, 11-19-1926.
Submitted by Kathie Kloss Marynik.]
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BAKER, FRANK M.
Theory of Foul Play Advanced in Man’s Death – Body of Frank M. Baker
Found Between R. R. Tracks At Rocklin Friday Night
The body of Frank M. Baker, well known retired railroad man of
Roseville, was found between the two railroad tracks at Rocklin about
ten o’clock last Friday night. The body was first seen by the fireman of
a westbound train of which C. M. Troxel was conductor. The body was
brought by the crew to the undertaking parlors of Broyer & Magner and on
Saturday was taken to Auburn by Coroner Colin B. Hislop. The top of Mr.
Baker’s skull was crushed in and the theory is advanced by many that he
was struck by an automobile, the driver of which placed the body near
the tracks to hide his crime.
In
the passing of Frank M. Baker Friday, November 26, 1926, the lengthened
shadows were again cast over the family residence on Atlantic Street,
Roseville, California. Born in Brighton, Sacramento County, February 16,
1865, he there grew to young manhood and then moved to Lander, Placer
County, and for several years was identified with the social and
fraternal life of Colfax. There he was united in marriage with Miss
Louise Goldsworthy, two children coming to bless their home. He joined
the Knights of Pythias and eighteen years ago when they moved to
Roseville, he transferred his membership here. Having early developed
considerable musical ability, he was for several years an active member
of a band that rendered valuable service on many public occasions.
During the greater portion of his married life, he was in the employ of
the Southern Pacific. On January 29, 1924, he was bereft of his
companion whose loss was keenly felt, while the fidelity of his children
proved an unfailing support. For some time he had been in poor health,
though he had been able to be about until the day of departure. Of a
social nature he enjoyed the association of his fellowmen who deeply
regret his untimely summons to the great beyond. His only brother died
shortly after reaching his majority. He leaves one son William and one
daughter Sibyl, both of Roseville, besides three grandchildren. The
funeral services were conducted Tuesday afternoon under the auspices of
the Knights of Pythias from the chapel of Broyer & Magner, with Rev.
Thomas H. Mee officiating, and Mrs. B. C. Knapp and Mrs. J. L. Boyer
sang, “My Faith Looks Up To Thee” and “Nearer My God To Thee.” Interment
was in the family plot in the East Lawn Cemetery, Sacramento.
[Roseville Tribune and Register, Wednesday, 12-1-1926. Submitted by KKM] |
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GLINDCAMP, JOHN
Rocklin Notes
John Glindcamp, who passed away at his late home in Rocklin November 15th,
1926, was one of the oldest residents of this section. He was born in
Memphis, Tennessee, from which place he came to California in 1852 when
8 years of age and located with his family at Prairie City, a thriving
mining town three miles from Folsom. In 1865 he walked, carrying his
blankets, from Folsom to the Prosser ranch near the Franklin House on
the old Auburn Road. From here for many years, he drove a wagon,
delivering meat to the territory where now is located Newcastle, Penryn,
Loomis, and Rocklin. He was an expert butcher and is well remembered by
all old residents in this end of the county. When Mr. Glindcamp first
came to Rocklin, there was but one house there, the Bolton cabin on the
Huff ranch near the mineral spring. He was always interested in mining
and covered every foot of mining ground in this vicinity during his
residence here; less than a year ago he could be seen in Secret Ravine,
seeking the elusive gold dust. At the time of his death, he had a
contract with the United States Postal Department to carry mail between
the post office and railway trains. Mr. Glindcamp was 83 years, 5
months, and 5 days old at the time of his death. He leaves to mourn his
loss, a widow; a son, George Glindcamp; and a daughter, Mrs. Ester
Sullivan of Colfax. The following tribute paid to Mr. Glindcamp by a
life-long friend depicts the splendid character and traits of the
deceased which endeared him to a large circle of friends: “In all the
years of our acquaintanceship I never once heard him speak ill of any
fellow being, nor did I ever hear anyone speak ill of him.”
[Roseville Tribune and Register, Wednesday, 12-1-1926. Submitted by KKM] |
COX, EMMA
Mrs. C. W. Cox Succumbs After Lingering Illness
Mrs. Emma Cox, wife of Charles W. Cox, passed away at her home of Judah
Street at one o’clock Thursday morning after a lingering illness of long
duration. Mrs. Cox leaves to mourn her loss no survivors excepting her
husband. Funeral services will be held from the chapel of Broyer &
Magner Sunday afternoon at two o’clock and will be conducted by Rev. M.
W. Coates of the First Baptist Church of which Mrs. Cox was a faithful
member as far as her health permitted. The interment will be in the
Roseville Cemetery, and the services at the grave will be conducted by
Rose Chapter No. 292, Order of the Eastern Star, with Etta Belle Harmon,
Worthy Matron, in charge, assisted by the officers of the chapter. Mrs.
Cox was a beloved member and Past Matron of Rose Chapter, and it was her
wish that the Post Patrons of that order should act as honorary
pallbearers. [Roseville Tribune and Register, Friday, 12-2-1926.
Submitted by KKM] |
FINNEY, WILLIAM N.
Dr. W. N. Finney Brought Here Monday For Burial
Funeral services were held in Concord on Monday for Dr. W. N. Finney who
died in the Roosevelt Hospital in Oakland at the age of seventy-seven
years. Dr. Finney was a former resident of Roseville, having lived here
about thirty-six years ago. He was married in Roseville to Mrs. Finney
who is a sister of F. A. Fiddyment and the late James A. Hill of
Roseville. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Mattie Finney of Lincoln
and Mrs. Norma Foskett of Concord. Dr. Finney was a veteran of the Civil
War. The burial took place in the Roseville Cemetery in the family plot,
and the services at the grave were conducted by Roseville Lodge No. 222,
F&AM. [Roseville Tribune and Register, Wednesday, 12-8-1926.
Submitted by KKM.] |
PROUTY, WALTER PRYNE
Last Rites For Walter Prouty At Berkeley – Many From Here Make Long
Journey To Pay Last Tribute To Beloved Friend
Funeral services for the last Walter Prouty of Roseville, who passed
away in the Bohannan Institute in Berkeley, were held in that city on
Tuesday at 10 o’clock AM from the Gurgin Undertaking Parlor. The body
was laid to rest in beautiful Mountain View Cemetery, Oakland, with full
Masonic rites, a Masonic lodge of that city conducting the services,
attended by a Knights Templar escort. The casket bearers were C. W.
Moffitt, P. E. Wermuth, E. W. Parrish, M. Hurley, R. S. Wheeler, and J.
B. Brown, all of Roseville. Walter Pryne Prouty was born April 25, 1875,
on a farm at New Boston, Illinois, where his ancestors were among the
sturdy people from the east who pioneered and developed the great
Prairie State. He attended the public school at New Boston and Aledo
where he graduated from the high school and followed this up with a
course in another institution of learning in Wisconsin. While attending
school and for a few years thereafter, he worked on the home farm and
afterward got his first taste of railroading, when after learning
telegraphy, he became a telegraph operator in his native state. He
followed that vocation there for a few years and then responded to the
lure of the west, coming to California about 25 years ago. Landing in
Sacramento, he soon obtained a position with the Southern Pacific
Railroad but did not continue his telegraphic career, the great
out-of-doors having a stronger hold upon him by reason of his early
environment. He was ambitious to become a locomotive engineer and
beginning as fireman he was in due time promoted. Ever mindful of the
great responsibility of his position, he kept himself fit by clean
living. In
May 1906, he was united in marriage with Miss May Lanahan of Truckee,
where Mr. Prouty was at that time on duty. They also lived at Sparks,
Nevada, before coming to Roseville eleven years ago. The home-loving
traits of this devoted couple were developed to a high degree. After
being in Roseville but a few weeks, they bought a home as they did in
their two previous places of abode. So far as his limited time at home
from his duties would permit, he took a prominent part in the
development of this city, and always evinced a keen interest in public
affairs. Being endowed by ancestry with an early training with clean
habits and right-thinking propensities and having two fine boys growing
to future citizenship, Mr. Prouty could always be depended upon to exert
his efforts and influence for those things that promote the best
interests of the community, especially having in mind the younger
people. He was a friend of the schools and everything that tended to
promote clean, moral environment. Walter Prouty was beloved by all who
knew him. And as one of his co-workers said, “The longer you knew him,
the better you loved him and the more you appreciated his many splendid
traits of character.” Even-tempered and always wearing a pleasant smile,
he made friends easily and with him it was “once a friend, always a
friend.” His last months on earth were months of great suffering but
through it all he bore up with extreme fortitude and his winning smile
remained with him as he passed to the Great Beyond at 3:15 o’clock on
the morning of December 2, 1926, with his devoted wife and two sons,
Felton and George, at his bedside. Mr. Prouty was raised to the sublime degree of a Master Mason in Lodge
No. 59 at New Boston, Illinois, April 27, 1901, and retained his
membership in that lodge. He was a member of Ben Ali Temple of the
Mystic Shrine of Sacramento, of Rose Chapter of the Order of the Eastern
Star of this city, of the Odd Fellows Lodge of Truckee, and of Roseville
Division of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers. Besides his wife and two sons, Mr. Prouty is survived by five brothers,
William, Omri, Harry, Charles, and Felton Prouty, and one sister, Mrs.
Fred Sloane, all living in the vicinity of the old home in Illinois. One
brother, Omri, came to attend the funeral and will depart for his home
this evening. Among those from Roseville who made the journey to pay a
last tribute to the memory of their esteemed friend and fraternal
brother were the following: Messrs. and Mesdames E. W. Parrish, H. D.
Mullnix, R. S. Wheeler, P. E. Wermuth, C. W. Moffitt, Bert Hite, J. B.
Brown, C. L. Leavey, Mrs. F. A. Denny, Messrs. J. H. Mueller, H. P.
Newman, M. Hurley, J. O’Toole, B. J. Turko, W. W. Zell, W. T. Reardon,
J. Kinkler, F. E. Hudson, R. Falltrick, and Ben Nelson. Others attending
were Messrs. A44444444444nd Mesdames C. A. Fogus, John Lord, and A. O.
Rader, and Messrs. D. A. Pellham and R. S. Wales of Sacramento, Mr. and
Mrs. P. M. Doyle of Dixon, G. Carson of Truckee, Mr. and Mrs. M. P.
Irving and Mr. and Mrs. F. H. Callighan of San Francisco; Mr. and Mrs.
E. Pendergast, Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Allen, Mrs. C. R. McRae, Mrs. E. M.
Parker, G. Morgan, Mr. Pegg and son, W. E. Hite, H. R. Morrison and R.
Finch of Oakland. [Roseville Tribune and Register, Friday, 12-10-1926.
Submitted by KKM] |
MURRAY, LUCY HARRIET
Mrs. Lucy H. Murray, Roseville Pioneer, Died December 22 At The Home
Of Her Son Russell In Pacific Grove At Age of 79 Years Mrs. Lucy Harriet Murray was called to the Great Beyond on the evening
of December 21, 1926, at the age of 79 years, 5 months, and 10 days, the
end coming to her in the home of her son Russell in Pacific Grove.
Funeral services were held in Pacific Grove and her earthly remains were
laid to rest at 10 o’clock AM on December 24, to rest beside those of
her husband who preceded her in death eight years ago, six years after
they had celebrated their golden wedding anniversary. Mrs. Murray was
born in Iowa, May 15, 1847, and came to California via the Isthmus of
Panama at the age of 10 years. She was united in marriage with William
H. Murray on December 31, 1862, and lived on the Murray ranch near
Roseville until 1899 when they moved to Pacific Grove. Mrs. Murray had
been in failing health for a year or more. A few weeks preceding her
demise the family began to realize that the end was not far distant and
the other sons and daughters were called to her bedside, the son in
Roseville, William H. Murray, having been with her when she passed away
and for a week before. Mrs. Murray’s surviving children are Russell F.
Murray of Pacific Grove, Nettie M. Murray and Earl Murray of San Jose,
and William H. Murray of Roseville. The older residents of Roseville who
knew Mrs. Murray for many years cherish very pleasant memories of her as
one who was ever ready to respond to any call for help or sympathy in
sorrow or misfortune. [Roseville Tribune and Register, Wednesday, 12-29-1926.
Submitted by KKM] |
MURRAY, ELBERT
Death of Elbert Murrayy
Elbert Murray, the eight-year-old son of Mrs. Maude Brazil of Roseville,
passed to the eternal life from the Children’s Hospital in San
Francisco, California, where he had spent the past five years. Having
been a constant sufferer practically all his life, the sweet release
came as an entrance into the home of the many mansions. Patient and
loving, with an unusual appreciation of all that human hands and devoted
hearts had done night and day through the anxious watching and waiting,
he closed his eyes in that sweet sleep known only to the sufferer or the
toiler. The surviving brothers and sisters are Annie May of Sacramento,
Iva, Aaron, Rose, Gertrude, and Ellen Murray and Josephine, Shirley, and
Wintley Brazil of Roseville. The funeral services were held from the
chapel of Broyer & Mahner, Thursday afternoon, when Rev. Thomas H. Mee
spoke words of comfort, and the mortal remains were tenderly laid to
rest in the family lot in the Odd Fellows Cemetery in Roseville,
December 30, 1926. [Roseville Tribune and Register, Friday, 12-31-1926.
Submitted by KKM] |
THOMAS, J. YOUNG
J. Young Thomas’ Funeral Held Thursday Afternoonn
The funeral services for J. Young Thomas were held from the chapel of
Broyer & Magner at 3 o’clock Thursday afternoon. Burial was in the IOOF
Cemetery at Sacramento. The body of Mr. Thomas was found on Tuesday in a
house on Washington Street where he had been living until recently. He
had been ill with influenza but was apparently recovering. He was a
native of Placer County and was 47 years of age. He is survived by two
brothers, Charles H. Thomas of Roseville and Judge Fred Thomas of Santa
Cruz, and one sister, Mrs. A. Beal of Roseville.
[Roseville Tribune and Register, Friday, 12-31-1926. Submitted by KKM.] |
GIBSON, GUY RANDALL
Death Calls Guy Gibson, Well-Known Residentt
Roseville lost one of its most valued citizens Monday with the death of
Guy Randall Gibson in an Auburn hospital. Well known in Northern
California through his affiliation with the Southern Pacific Company for
many years, Mr. Gibson’s passing will be mourned by a legion of friends.
Masonic funeral rites will be conducted tomorrow morning at the Broyer
Chapel at 10 o’clock with Rev. Edward Dabritz of the Roseville Methodist
Church officiating. Cremation in East Lawn, Sacramento, will follow. Mr. Gibson, a native of Norway, Maine, had resided in this community
since 1913 and was 72 years of age at the time of his death. His home
was at 200 C Street. Retired from railroad work after service with the
plumbing department here in Truckee, Mr. Gibson took an active part in
civic affairs. He formerly was a high school trustee, was for many years
an active member of the Roseville Rotary Club, and the Masonic Lodge and
Rose Chapter 292, Order of the Eastern Star. In addition to his wife,
Alice, Mr. Gibson is survived by two sons, Howard Gibson of San
Francisco and Randall B. Gibson of Roseville, trainmaster for the
Southern Pacific. A grandson, Randall Jr., graduates from high school
tomorrow. [Roseville Press-Tribune, Wednesday, 6-7-1950. Submitted by
KKM]
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ELAM, WILLIAM “BILL”
Sheriff Killed Instantly as Car Skids on Wet Tahoe Road, Plunges Down
Bank
Public funeral services for Sheriff Bill Elam, 46, whose life was
snuffed out suddenly in a tragic automobile accident Monday afternoon
near Lake Tahoe will be conducted at 2 PM Friday in Broyer’s Mortuary.
Burial will be in Roseville District Cemetery. His death came at 3:45 PM
Monday when his automobile crashed through a guard rail and rolled down
a 60-foot embankment on Dollar Hill, three and a half miles east of
Tahoe City. Highway Patrolman Tom Sheehan reported Elam’s body was found
about 30 feet away from the car in a clump of brush. The car was
demolished. It was reported that Elam suffered a broken neck and died
instantly. Elam was en route to King’s Beach to appoint two deputies.
Poor communications delayed transmission of the news of Elam’s death
until nearly two hours later when Highway Patrol Captain George Peterkin
was notified in Roseville. Elam was a member of Odd Fellows, Elks, Redmen, Roseville Exchange Club,
Northern California Peace Officers Association, and the California
Sheriff’s Association. He first came to Roseville in 1923 from Seminole,
Texas, where he was raised and educated. He was born in 1905 in Stanton,
Texas. Elam worked for Southern Pacific Railroad and Pacific Fruit
Express Company up to 1931 when he went to work as a policeman for the
City of Roseville. He was elected police chief at a special election in
1948 following the death of the prior chief, Robert Barnett. Last
November, Elam won the sheriff’s election in Placer County, the office
he held for only nine months until his death. Survivors include his wife, Cecilia; a son, Lee Berry; a daughter, Patsy
Ann; his mother, Mrs. Laura Elam of Roseville; five brothers, John Elam
of La Mesa, Texas; Barnie Elam of Seminole, Texas; Bert B. Elam of
Sacramento; and Tom and Lee Elam, both of Roseville; and two sisters,
Mrs. Gatsey Miller and Mrs. Lucy Compton, both of Roseville.
[Roseville Press-Tribune, Wednesday, 10-3-1951. Submitted by KKM] |
HAINES, ANNIE MAY nee SCHELLHOUS
Funeral Today For Schellhous Descendant
Funeral services for Mrs. Annie May Haines, 81-year-old daughter of the
pioneer Schellhous family which settled in the Dry Creek area in 1852,
will be conducted at 2 o’clock this afternoon in Lambert Funeral Home.
Burial will be in Roseville District Cemetery. Mrs. Haines died Sunday
morning on the Dry Creek ranch where she was born. She was the youngest
daughter in the family of 13 children of Martin and Carolyn Schellhous,
who came across country from Michigan in 1852 to be one of the early
pioneering families to settle in this area. Early in life Mrs. Haines
was a teacher. She instructed pupils in Roseville’s first schoolhouse
and later held other teaching positions in California. She married James
Haines of Applegate, and they went to Australia for seven years where
they homesteaded a ranch. When they returned to this country, they
settled on a portion of the old family property in Dry Creek where she
remained the rest of her life. In recent years, Mrs. Haines lived with
her brother Earl Schellhous, now the last of the 13 children. Survivors,
in addition to her brother Earl, are eight nieces, Florence Sawtell,
Ellen Schellhous, Ruth Clark, and Bessie Moeller, all of Roseville;
Mabel Scott of Citrus Heights; Annie Van Vliet and Dorothy Winter, both
of Sacramento; and Nina Leicher of South San Francisco; and four
nephews, Carl Sawtell and Herbert Schellhous, both of Roseville; Lyle
Schellhous of Rio Linda; and Marvin Schellhous of Pleasant Grove. [Roseville Press-Tribune, Wednesday, 11-5-1952.
Submitted by KKM.] |
SPARHAWK, XENIA MINERVA nee LYAM
Xenia Sparhawk Dies 4 Mos. Short Of 100
Xenia Minerva Sparhawk, who would have been 100 years of age October 13
had she lived until then, died Wednesday in an Auburn hospital. She had
made her home in Roseville with her son F. L. Sparhawk since 1920. She
was 99 years, seven months, and 24 days old. Funeral services will be
held from West Chapel, Colfax, at 2:30 PM tomorrow. Burial will be in
Colfax. Mrs. Sparhawk held the record of being the oldest Roseville
woman. She was born in Hubbard, Ohio, and moved to California in 1885,
settling in Iowa Hill. She was the last living member of a large family
of brothers and sisters. Her grandfather lived to be 97 years old. Her
husband died in 1919 at the age of 68 years. She was married in
Manhatten, Kansas, October 20, 1874. Mrs. Sparhawk was the mother of F.
L. Sparhawk of 809 Douglas Street, with whom she lived, and R. D.
Sparhawk, both of Roseville; J. F. Sparhawk of Iowa Hill; and Mrs. N. E.
Booth of Colfax. She was the grandmother of Mrs. Ruby Brown, Mrs. Ellen
Erway, and Mrs. Theresa Donaldson of Roseville; Mrs. Lois Dillard of
Napa; and Elmer Booth of Colfax. She leaves five great-grandchildren.
[Roseville Press-Tribune, Friday, 6-9-1955. Submitted by KKM.] |
BERRY, ERNEST
Ernest Berry
Ernest Berry, 108 Doyle St., died in an Auburn hospital Saturday at the
age of 76. Lambert Funeral Home is sending the body to Paris, Ark., for
burial. A native of Magazine, Ark., Mr. Berry moved to Roseville 15
months ago. He retired from school teaching 12 years ago, after 29 years
as an instructor. Surviving are his wife, Delia Berry of Roseville, and
three children—Frances King of Roseville, Zone Mae Berry of Roseville, a
teacher at Atlantic Street School, and R. N Reid of Orange, Calif. In
addition, the deceased leaves three brothers—J. E. Berry of Eldorado
Ark., Paul V. Berry of Ft. Smith, Ark., and William H. Berry of Rio de
Janero, Brazil—and one sister, Essie Berry of St. Smith, Ark. Also
surviving are three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
[Roseville Press-Tribune, Monday, 7-25-1955. Submitted by KKM] |
LIVOTI, LOUIS VICTOR
Roseville Pioneer Walking on Freeway Killed by Automobile
Louis Victor Livoti, who developed what is known today as the Livoti
Tract, was killed Friday evening while walking in the eastbound lanes of
Interstate 80 freeway. According to the California Highway Patrol,
Livoti was in the middle of the first and second lanes when he was
unavoidably struck by a car driven by Marilyn Wentworth of Atherton. He
died at the age of 79 years. A brother of the late Charles Livoti, he
was associated with the former Charles Livoti Olive Oil Co. of Roseville
which was started in 1925. He retired from the industry in 1946. Livoti
was a native of Messina, Italy, and came to Roseville in 1928. He lived
at 202 Orlando Ave., which is part of the tract he developed off
Interstate 80 at the Sacramento-Placer County line. Among his survivors
are his widow, Frances; a brother, Joe; and sister, Mrs. Grace
Bernardini, all of Roseville. During World War II, he was the supervisor
of the Roseville Observation Post of the Ground Observer Corps. As an
Army veteran of WWI, he was a member of the Alyn W. Butler Post 169 of
the American Legion.Friends may call at Cochrane’s Chapel of the Roses, 103 Lincoln St.,
until 9:30 AM Wednesday. Requiem Mass will be offered at St. Rose
Catholic Church on Vine Ave. at 10 AM Wednesday with the Rev. Father
James J. Corcoran officiating. A place of burial has not yet been
announced. [Roseville Press-Tribune, Monday, 1-12-1970. Submitted by
KKM]
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BOHM, WAYNE RICHARD
Wayne R. Bohm
Wayne Richard Bohn, 22, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Bohm of Roseville,
died Tuesday in Sacramento after an extended illness. He was a student
at California State University at Sacramento. In addition to his
parents, he is survived by a brother, Robert Bohm, and sister-in-law,
Patricia Bohm, and nieces, Carrie and Julie Bohm, all of Seattle. Rosary
will be recited at the Lambert Funeral Home, 400 Douglas Blvd., tomorrow
at 8 PM. Funeral Mass will be offered Saturday at 10 AM at St. Rose
Catholic Church, with the Rev. Father James J. Corcoran officiating.
Burial will be in the Roseville Cemetery.
[Roseville Press-Tribune, 4-3-1975. Submitted by KKM] |
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