Morning Tribune
San Luis Obispo County
California
1896
1896 Newspaper ‘Gleanings’ – Deaths – Notices , Articles, Obituaries
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January 1896
Death Notices & Articles
CANET - At Port Harford, Jan. 19, 1896, Joaquin, infant son of Joaquin and Mary Canet, aged 9 months and 2 days.
CONARDT - In San Francisco, Jan. 17, 1896, Mrs. H. Conardt, a native of Germany.
Deceased was the father of James Laloli, a prominent dairyman of Cayucos, who prior to his departure to the fatherland, was for eight years a resident of Santa Cruz.
EVANS - In this city, Jan. 9, 1896, suddenly from apoplexy, William Evans, a native of Ohio, aged 60 years 9 months and 30 days.
FITZ - Near Arroyo Grande, Jan. 4, 1896, the infant child of Mr. and Mrs. John Fitz.
FRESMA - In Oakland, Jan. 2, 1896, Mrs. Sarah C. Fresma of Cayucos.
FRIBERG - At Paso Robles, Jan. 1, 1896, Mrs. C.J. Friberg.
GARCIA - At Nacimiento River, Dec. 27, 1895, R. Garcia, a native of California, aged 14 years.
GARCISE - Near Paso Robles, Dec. 30, 1895, Francisco Garcise, aged 50 years.
HANNEN - In this city at the county hospital, Jan. 19, 1896, Thomas Hannen, a native of Ireland, aged about 61 years.
KNAP - In this city, Jan. 6, 1896, John P. Knap, a native of Luxemburg (sic), aged 66 years, 5 months and 6 days.
LALOLI—In Gordevio, Switzerland, Dec. 29, 1895, Giovan A. Laloli, aged about 72 years.
LANE - At the residence of Ed. Smith, near Adelaide, Jan. 10, 1896, Dr. William T. Lane, a native of Virginia, aged about 70 years.
LEHMAN - Near Cambria, Dec. 27, 1895, Miss Matilda S. Lehman, aged 34 years.
MARTISCHANG - On the Nipomo ranch of the home of his daughter, Mrs. E.M. Popp, January 14, 1896, Joseph Martischang, a native of Alsace, aged 77 years and 6 months.
ROBINSON - At Paso Robles, Jan. 19, 1896, Dr. Somerset Robinson, a native of Maryland
SECREST - At Fort Worth, Texas, Leander A. Secrest, a native of Tennessee. Deceased was a brother of Mrs. S.M. Dyer of this city, and Mrs. Dr. Hughes of Paso Robles.
WHITAKER - On San Simeon Creek, Dec. 31, 1895, after a short illness, Winifield Scott Whitaker, aged 63 years, 10 months and 12 days, a native of Indiana.
BROKE HIS NECK.
Diego Ortega Fell from a Porch With Fatal Results.
About half past 6 o'clock last evening Diego Ortega, an old gentleman aged about 75 years fell from the porch of the Deleissigues residence in the eastern part of the city and broke his neck.
The old gentleman was very feeble and lost his balance while leaning against a post on the porch, and fell backward with fatal results. Death was instantaneous.
Coroner Nichols was notified and had the body conveyed to the county morgue at Dickinson's undertaking parlors.
Coroner Nichols leaves for San Francisco this morning and he has delegated Judge Egan to hold the inquest. [ Note, there is additional information that can be found here:]
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FRIGHTFUL ACCIDENT.
The news comes from Cambria of a frightful accident which occurred there on the 10th inst. The infant child of B. Tarri (sic) was burned in a terrible manner, and died soon after. The little child had as its playmates two other children and they accidentally in playing with matches, set fire to the baby's clothes.
KILLED.
LITTLE SON OF M.L. ESCOBAR SHOT.
The Accidental Discharge of a Rifle in Robert Dughi's Hands Did the Work.
Pablo Vasquez arrived in town late last evening from his place this side of the Cuesta grade, and notified Coroner Nichols of the killing of the little eight year old son of M.L. Escobar.
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February 1896
Death Notices & Articles
ALFORD - On Morro Creek, Feb. 7, 1896, George Alford, a California Pioneer, aged 76 years.
BICKMORE - Near Arroyo Grande, Feb. 4, 1896, Gilbert Bickmore, aged 68 years and 6 months.
BUELNA - In this city, Feb. 19, 1896, infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Buelna, on Palm and Essex Street.
CROCKER - In Germany, Feb. 6, 1896, Hirsch Crocker, aged about 77 years.
PRIME - At Agnews, Jan. 8, 1896, Mrs. Mary J.S. Prime, wife of Mr. Prime of Paso Robles, aged 69 years.
SHEA - In this city, Feb. 18, 1896, John Joseph Shea, son of Julia and the late David Shea, a native of New York City, aged 28 years, 10 months and 1 day.
STEELE - At his home on the Corral de Piedra rancho, Edgar Willis Steele, a native of New York, aged 65 years, 10 months and 17 days.
PASSED AWAY.
Mr. Tristan Pico, whose funeral occurs today, was an old resident and from his exceptional character worthy of more than a passing notice. A scion of one of the most noted of the old Spanish families he was a fine example of the old regime, a courteous gentleman, truthful, honorable and punctilious. He was born in Monterey, the son of Don Salomon (sic) Pico and although none of his immediate family reside in this vicinity he had many relatives here, among them his cousins, Mrs. Wm. J. Graves, Mr. Zenobio Pico and Mr. Juan Avila. He was about to leave for Mexico to join a brother who is a general agent for Wells, Fargo & Co. there. His death occasions very general and sincere regret to a large circle of friends who esteemed him very highly.
PASSED TO REST.
Ex-County Clerk Charles W. Dana died at 12:30 this morning. He had been suffering from dropsy for the last two and a-half years and death came as a relief from all his sufferings, which he bore without a murmur. All the members of his family were in attendance at the end, beside his brothers John F. Dana, and Frank Dana and eldest son. Deceased had led a noble life and was prominent in the politics of the county from the age of twenty years, until the last two and a-half years. His death will be regretted by a large circle of friends throughout the county and state.
March 1896
Death Notices & Articles
CREASY - Near Templeton, March 4, 1896, Alton Willard, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. L.A. Creasy.
FRIEBERG - At San Francisco, March 3, 1896, Miss Emma Frieberg, daughter of C.J. Frieberg of Paso Robles.
MARIA - At the county hospital March 14, 1896, Jose Maria, a native of Mexico, aged 103 years.
McKINSEY - In this city, March 5, 1896, at the residence of his step-daughter, Mrs. J.A. Ford, Andrew Jackson McKinsey, aged 79 years, 2 months and 12 days.
O'BRIEN - In San Francisco at St. Luke's hospital, March 22, 1896, Wm. O'Brien of Cholame, a native of St. Andrews, Canada, aged 66 years.
PENCE - At Arroyo Grande, March 27, 1896, John Wallace Pence, son of Mr. and Mrs. O.M. Pence, aged 1 year and 5 months.
RIFFE - At Verdi, near Arroyo Grande, March 16, 1896, Ettie Riffe, wife of C.A. Riffe, aged 23 years, 4 months.
RODRIGUEZ - In this city March 28th, 1896, Sarah, wife of Rodolfo Rodriguez, a native of San Luis Obispo, California, aged 35 years, 9 months and 28 days.
SARMENTO - In this city, March 25, 1896, Maria, daughter of Manuel and Virginia Sarmento, aged 9 years, 11 months and 4 days.
SHEID - In San Miguel, March 9, 1896, William T. Sheid, a native of Tennessee, aged 76 years.
SOUZA - In this city, March 27, 1896, Filomena de Gloria Souza, a native of the Azores, aged 45 years, 5 months and 23 days
WARTENBERG - At San Felipe, Central America, Julius Wartenberg, son of Mr. and Mrs. L. Wartenberg, of this city, aged 20 years.
WHITE - At Grass Valley, March 28, 1896, Mrs. John White, mother of Mrs. Vollmer of this city.
A SUDDEN DEATH.
Mrs. J.A. Ford, wife of James Ford who is now teaching the Oak Grove school, awoke Thursday morning to find her father, A.J. McKinsey dead in his bed, he having retired the previous evening in good spirits. When little Irene called her grandpa, he failed to answer, having been called of God to his final account. Mrs. Ford left with the body yesterday morning to Susanville, Lassen county, N.S. McKinsey. The deceased was widely known and loved and respected for the good he did. He was a life-long Methodist having been in that connection for forty years. In her affliction and the unavoidable absence of her husband, Mrs. Ford found ministering friends and everything was done that could be done in such a trying ordeal.
DEATH AT ARROYO GRANDE.
Leonard Denerling, an employee on the Steele ranch near Arroyo Grande, died suddenly Friday afternoon. A jury before Coroner Eddy of Arroyo Grande returned a verdict that deceased came to his death from heart failure. There is a supposition that some foul work has been committed and a Chinaman cook is suspected, but there the matter rests.
KILLED AT PASO ROBLES.
A LITTLE GIRL EIGHTEEN MONTHS OLD BEHEADED BY THE PASSENGER TRAIN
THE FIREMAN'S ATTEMPT AT RESCUE.
By the Associated Press.
PASO ROBLES, March 23.—Shortly before noon today the passenger train ran over and beheaded Edna Oberg, an eighteen months' old child. She was playing on the track and became bewildered by the approach of the engine and stumbled and fell with her neck across the rail. The engineer tried to stop the train and the fireman jumped to save the child, but fell and reached her too late.
April 1896
Death Notices & Articles
ARCHER - In Paso Robles, April 10, 1896, Samuel Archer, aged 44 years and 17 days.
ASCH - In San Francisco, April 10, 1896, William Asch, aged 74 years.
CAVALLI - In this city, April 9, 1896, Emelio Cavalli, a native of Indranea, Canton Ticino, Switzerland, aged 28 years. (Compiler's note: Mr. Cavalli was a native of Intragna. There is no village in Switzerland by the name of Indranea.)
CONTRERAS - On the Nacimiento river, March 30, 1896, Maria Contreras, aged 20 years, a native of California.
DeFELIZ - Near this city, April 8, 1896, Augustina Olivera de Feliz, a native of Monterey, Cal., aged 82 years, 7 months and 12 days. Notice of funeral hereafter.
DUFF - In this city April 20, 1896, Patrick Duff, a native of Canada, age 70 years, 3 months and 5 days. (Compiler's note: Mr. Duff's four children were Miss Ella Duff, Mrs. A.F. Fitzgerald, W.M. Duff, and Mrs. J. O'Connor.)
KNOTTS - At Nipomo, April 11, 1896, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. E. Knotts, aged 3 months and 21 days.
LOPEZ - In this city, April 1, 1896, John, son of Frank and Isabelle Lewelling Lopez, aged 6 years and 10 months.
PENERO - In this city, April 8, 1896, Manuel Penero, a native of San Francisco, Cal., aged 42 years.
RICHARDS - In Los Gatos, April 1, 1896, Miss Anna Richards, aged 26 years, 7 months and 10 days.
SARTORI - In Redding, Cal., March 29, 1896, Joseph Sartori.
STEELE - Near Pescadero in San Mateo county, April 13, 1896, Emeline, wife of Isaac C. Steele.
THURBER - In this city, April 23, 1896, Mrs. D.P. Thurber, a native of Delaware county, New York, aged 54 years, 2 months and 4 days
April 1896
DEATH CLAIMS HIM.
END OF A WELL KNOWN SAN LUIS BOY IN 'FRISCO.
A telegram received in this city early yesterday morning announced the death of Chas. W. Henderson, which occurred at 3 a.m. in San Francisco. Mr. Henderson had been very low for several weeks. He was taken ill in Stockton with a form of malarial fever and lingered along, until his friends there became alarmed and removed him to Saint Luke's hospital in San Francisco, where the best of medical attendance could be secured. His father, W.A. Henderson was soon at his bedside. A week ago came a letter stating that the patient's condition was really precarious and Mrs. Henderson joined her husband in caring for their son.
The death of Chas. W. Henderson was sad news indeed to this community. Here it was that he was reared to manhood, taking his place among the element of our young men most respected and honored in the community. He was possessed of far more than ordinary ability and as a civil engineer, though young in years, his name was known in every home in the county, and in the school room, the maps of the county bare (sic) his name as the person who compiled them for the instruction of the young idea. Old time residents of San Luis, had much to say yesterday concerning the deceased. Many of them has seen him grow up from a mere boy and they had all predicted a bright future for the young man. They were sad, indeed, that his career should be cut off so early.
Charley Henderson, as everybody called him, had a long list of warm friends, and the Democracy of this county recognized his ability as a civil engineer and his sterling qualities as one of the young men of progress, and gave him the nomination for county surveyor in 1894. He made a strong run, but the heavy Republican vote causes his defeat as it did that of every other man on the ticket. In 1895 the city council appointed him city engineer, a position which he held until he left for Stockton where brighter prospects tempted him.
The remains will be brought here for interment. (Compiler's note: Charles Henderson was the son of W.A. Henderson and Lavinia B. Henderson. An article covering his funeral appears in the April 3, 1896 issue of the TRIBUNE.)
A PIONEER WOMAN.
THE DEATH OF MRS. FELIZ IN EAST SANTA FE DISTRICT.
One of the best known women of the county among the old residents was Mrs. Augustina Olivera de Feliz, who died on the 8th inst. at her house in the East Santa Fe school district.
Mrs. Feliz was a native of Monterey, and at the time of her death was aged 82 years, and 7 months. In 1825 she came to this county in company with her husband and they took up their residence near this city. In 1850 Mr. Feliz died and since that time the widow has lived alone at the old homestead, receiving the comfort and consolation of her children, and awaiting the time when she too should be called to the other side. Mrs. Feliz was a good, kind woman, whose memory of the events of early days remained good to the end. She possessed a wide acquaintance with the early Spanish residents and was esteemed as a warm friend of them all.
Ten children were born to Mrs. Feliz, six of whom are now living, four sons and two daughters. They are Mrs. J.J. Schiefferly, Mrs. Ramon Villa and Jose M., Frank, Ygnacio and Vicente Feliz.
May 1896
Death Notices & Articles
FOSTER - In San Francisco, May 9th, 1896, at the residence of her daughter, Martha Jane, wife of Geo. W. Foster, aged 75 years, 8 months and 18 days, a native of New Hampshire.
FOWLER - In San Jose, at the residence of her sister, Mrs. Haydock, on Wednesday, June 3, 1896, Miss Ruth Fowler
HIGUERA - In Cayucos, June 2, 1896, Adelia, wife of J. J. Higuera, aged 38 years.
KAVANAGH - In Santa Margarita, May 24, 1896, Mrs. Mary Kavanagh, aged 69 years.
KNOWLES - On the Estrella, May 25, 1896, Olive Knowles, aged 33 years.
LAUSEN - At the county hospital, June 1, 1896, O. Lausen, aged 67 years.
MARTIN - In San Miguel, May 22, 1896, Joe Martin, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Martin, aged 12 years.
PACHECO - At the county hospital, May 22, 1896, Romualdo Pacheco, a native of this county, aged 41 years and 1 month.
SULLIVAN - In Paso Robles, May 9, 1896, T.P. Sullivan, aged 34 years, a native of this state.
SWALL - In Los Angeles, May 6, 1896, Mathias Swall, a native of Germany, aged 72 years. Deceased was the father of M.R. Swall of Arroyo Grande.
UNDERWOOD - At Arroyo Grande, May 25, 1896, Seth Underwood, aged 38 years and 5 months.
WEIR - On the Estrella, infant son of F.W. Weir, aged 5 weeks.
DIED LAST NIGHT.
DR. SMITH, THE WELL KNOWN DENTIST, SUCCUMBS TO HIS WOUNDS.
It was generally known throughout this city that Dr. Smith had been thrown from his horse while out riding and had been seriously injured, that it was unlikely that he would recover. Dr. Nichols, called at the time to attend him, reported that his injuries were fatal. "His brains," said the doctor, "are oozing out of his ears. He cannot live but a short time." But he lingered until 11 o'clock last evening when he passed away.
Little comment was made in the papers. It was understood to be one of those regrettable affairs where a bright, clever, well educated young man, had abandoned himself to dissipation and reaped its rewards. The doctor came here a year or more ago, to establish himself. He was young, fine looking, well educated and well equipped for the practice of his profession of dentistry. He had a young wife, he made many friends, he associated himself with Dr. Nichols, quickly established himself and gathered a paying clientage. But it was observed that he was a good deal of a "high roller," and his exploits were of a kind that are more commonly looked for from an unsettled boy. He was a great horseman and not an unskilful (sic) one, and it was on one of his evening rides that he met his death. He had ridden to the Oil Wells and on his return homeward he reached the Brick saloon and near there suddenly reined up his horse, the animal fell backward, throwing his rider heavily to the ground and smashing his skull. As soon as possible a wagon was procured and he was brought to his home.
Dr. Smith was about 24 years of age and a native of Mauch Chauk (sic), Pennsylvania.
LEAVES TEN CHILDREN.
The death of Mrs. Mary Cavanagh of Santa Margarita, on the 24th was a sad one. Not many months ago Mr. Cavanagh passed to the great hereafter to be followed so soon by his life companion. The death of these two aged and well known people of this county leaves a family of ten orphaned children. They are Mrs. Lynn of Salinas City; Mrs. Deacon of Paso Robles; Mrs. Holloway of San Francisco and Mrs. L.D. Weeks of Santa Margarita, Henry, Fred, John, Frank, Edward and Thomas J. Cavanagh.
June 1896
Death Notices & Articles
ANDERSON - In Paso Robles, June 19, 1896, infant child of Mr. and Mrs. P. Anderson, aged 4 months.
ERICKSON - In Paso Robles, June 21, 1895 (sic), Claus Erickson, aged 42 years 4 months.
FRANKL - In Paso Robles, June 27, 1896, L. Frankl of San Simeon, aged 78 years, 2 months and 20 days.
GRISINGHER - In Paso Robles, June, 1896, Margarita, beloved wife of Clarence Grisingher, aged 40 years.
HOBSON - In Paso Robles, June 18, 1896, Beulah Hobson, age 5 years, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W.J. Hobson.
MARTINEZ - In this city, June 15, 1896, Encarnacion, wife of Benigno Martinez, a native of California, aged 45 years.
MOTT - In Paso Robles, June 17, 1896, infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Mott.
O'LEARY - In this city, June 6, 1896, Julia, wife of Patrick O'Leary, aged 49 years, a native of County Cork, Ireland.
PFOST - In Shandon, June 14, 1896, Mrs. Margarita Pfost, aged 81 years, mother of W.R. and Geo. W. Pfost, and Mrs. C.B. Grainger.
July 1896
Death Notices and Articles
BARRETT - In this city, July 11, 1896, Mrs. N.M. Barrett, wife of Thomas Barrett.
BAUMGARDNER - In this city, July 15, 1896, John M. Baumgardner, a native of Indiana, aged 48 years, 9 months, 26 days.
FRY - In Oakland, June 29, 1896, H.E. Fry, aged 24 years.
KILLEEN - In this city, July 5, 1896, D. Killeen of San Francisco, a native of Ireland, aged 47 years.
McNULTY - On the Carisa Plains, July 18, 1896, Mrs. Wilburt C. McNulty, aged 21 years.
STEELE - In this city, July 19, 1896, beloved wife of J.B. Steele, a native of Missouri, age 64 years and 9 days.
TATES - In this city, July 21, 1896, A.G. Tates, a native of Germany, aged 61 years, 10 months and 8 days.
TATJES - In this city, July 21, 1896, A.G. Tatjes, a native of Germany, aged 61 years, 10 months and 8 days.
DIED IN SAN ARDO.
L. Heyd received word yesterday from his wife who is in San Ardo, that John Falkne, father of Mrs. Heyd, died in that place at 3 o'clock in the afternoon. Mr. Falkne was a native of Germany, aged 79 years and had resided in California since 1872.
CAIN - In Paso Robles, July 26, 1896, Archie, son of Mr. and Mrs. Owen F. Cain, aged 21 months.
UNGER - In this city, July 30, 1896, Arnold Unger, a native of Prussia, aged 45 years.
August 1896
Death Notices & Articles
DAWSON - In Cambria, Aug. 13, 1896, Thos. Dawson, aged about 40 years.
DECOU - In San Miguel Aug. 30, 1896, Miss LeBertie DeCou, daughter of Mrs. Mary DeCou of Beatrice, Neb., aged 24 years.
FUDGE - At the Sycamore Springs, August 13, 1896, William B. Fudge, a resident of Visalia, aged 70 years
GARCIA - At the County Hospital, Aug. 15, 1896, Juan Garcia, aged 30 years.
HUYCK - In this city, Aug. 23, 1896, J.M. Huyck, a native of New York, aged 55 years, 5 months, and 13 days.
JOHNSON - At the county hospital, Aug. 23, 1896, Gus Johnson, a native of Sweden, aged 50 years.
JONES - At Arroyo Grande, August 23, 1896, Shadrach Jones, aged about 76 years.
KEEFER - In this city, August 18, 1896, Warren Leland, son of J.R. and Cara I. Keefer.
KESTER - Near this city, Aug. 25, 1896, at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. A.Frazer, Mrs. Ruth Ann Kester, relict of the late James J. Kester, a native of New York, aged 67 years, 8 months and 2 days.
KOSHLAND - In San Francisco, Aug. 31, 1896, Simon Koshland.
LEFFINGWELL - Near Cambria, Aug. 2, 1896, Lorena Leffingwell, daughter of Mrs. Leffingwell, aged 16 years, 4 months and 2 days.
McENTEE - In this city, August 15, 1896, Patrick McEntee, a native of County Monaghan, Ireland, aged 35 years.
MISENHEIMER - In Paso Robles, Aug. 5, 1896, Frances M. Misenheimer, aged 41 years.
VAUDOIT - At Havre, France, August 8, 1896, Paul Alfred Vaudoit, aged 66 years.
WESTMORELAND - In Paso Robles, Aug. 30, 1896, Lois, daughter of Stephen Westmoreland, aged 2 years and 6 months.
WILLIAMS - At the county hospital, Aug. 22, 1896, Luis B. Williams, aged 26 years and 8 months.
POZO.
...We record the death of Juan Robles in Pozo, on Sunday, August 2. Deceased died from consumption in its last stages, and for two years past was supported by the county. He leaves a widow and a large family of children. A large concourse of friends and relatives followed the remains to their last resting place, in the Trojilla cemetery. J.J.C.
A SUICIDE DEAD.
"Belle Winters," an inmate of a Palm street house of ill fame, who took an overdose of morphine, with suicidal intent, died last evening at 5 o'clock.
September 1896
Death Notices & Articles
ALEXANDER - In North Vernon, Indiana, September 16, 1896, Mrs. Emma Alexander, wife of Jefferson Alexander, of Estrella, aged thirty-one years, eleven months and nineteen days.
ALLEN - In Cambria, Sept. 25th, 1896, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. G. Allen, Hollis, aged 7 months and 22 days.
CORVAO (sic) - Antonio Corvao, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Corvao, died at 6 a.m. today. Service tomorrow at 1:30 p.m. from Mission church. (Compiler's note: It is likely that the name "Corvao" is misspelled and should have been "CARVAO." The name "CARVAO" is a common Portuguese name.).
EDRINGTON - In San Miguel, Sept. 25, 1896, L.A. Edrington, a native of Kentucky, aged 80 years.
ENGLISH - At San Francisco Sept. 9, 1896, Leona Ruth, infant daughter of Robert and Lillie E. English, aged 1 year and 11 days.
GALLINDA - In this city, Sept. 30, 1896, Andreas Gallinda, aged 59 years, a native of Mexico.
GRANT - In Salinas, September 27, 1896, Miss Lena Grant, formally of Paso Robles.
HARLOE - In this city Sept. 18, 1896, Charles Lewis Harloe, youngest son of Marcus and Flora Harloe, aged 14 years, 8 months and 28 days.
HAYS - In this city, September 8, 1896, Eric B. Hays, aged 21 years and 8 months.
M'AFEE (sic) - In this city, Sept. 22, 1896, L.A. McAfee, a native of North Carolina, aged 81 years, 10 months and 14 days.
NELSON - In Templeton Sept. 2, 1896, Hilma, daughter of Hakin Nelson, aged 5 years, 5 months and 16 days.
RAYMOND - In Oakland, Sept. 19, 1896, Mrs. L.N. Barry Raymond, aged 74 years and 10 months.
STANIFORD - In San Jose, Sept. 25, 1896, Mrs. M.L. Staniford, a native of New York, aged 84 years.
SULLIVAN - In this city, Sept. 13, 1896, William P., infant son of John and Nora H. Sullivan, aged 6 months and 4 days.
WOOD - At Arroyo Grande, Sept. 7, 1896, B.J. Wood, a native of Pennsylvania, aged 65 years, 5 months and 20 days.
DEATH OF J.B. LEEDHAM..
Tuesday night J.B. Leedham an old and prominent citizen of Arroyo Grande died from heart failure. Mr. Leedham was a member of the Masonic fraternity and the members of King David's lodge of this city are invited to attend the funeral which takes place in Arroyo Grande at 2 p.m. today.
The funeral of Jose Ignacio Alvera took place yesterday afternoon from the Catholic church.
ATTEMPTED SUICIDE.
Sunday afternoon Kate Hunter, better known as "Irish Kit," an inmate of a house of ill repute, attempted to commit suicide by taking a dose of "rough on rats." A physician was summoned and after some difficulty managed to save the unfortunate woman's life.
AN INQUEST HELD.
Kate Hunter alias "Irish Kit," an inmate of a house of ill fame, died yesterday and Coroner Nichols held an inquest. Deceased had taken poison Sunday, but death resulted more directly from alcoholism than from the effects of the drug the jury determined.
October 1896
Death Notices & Articles
ALLEN - In Cambria, Sept. 25th, 1896, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. G. Allen, Hollis, aged 7 months and 22 days.
BRIANS - Near Paso Robles, Oct. 3, 1896, Morgan Scott Brians, in his 89th year.
DREW - At Serrano Station, Oct. 11, 1896, Ellen R. Drew, wife of Patrick Drew, a native of Ireland, aged 37 years.
DUTCHER - In this city, Oct. 4, 1896, Elvin B., infant daughter of S.J. Dutcher.
PACHECO - At Nipomo, Oct. 9, 1896, William James Pacheco, eldest child of Juan and Lucy Graves Pacheco.
PILKY - On San Simeon Creek at her in-laws's, Oct. 9th, 1896, Mrs. Catherine Pilky, 76 years of age.
PORT - On Pine Mountain Oct. 7th, 1896, Frank Port, 22 years of age, a native of California.
SPURRIER - In Paso Robles, Oct. 28, 1896, Maggie E., beloved wife of Geo. F. Spurrier, aged 36 years and 10 months.
KILLED BY ACCIDENT.
Coroner Nichols was advised yesterday by the following telegram from B.H. Franklin, of a most lamentable accident at Cambria:
"CAMBRIA, Cal., Oct. 8, 3 p.m.—Frank Port, Harry Ashley and John Compher went out deer hunting to-day. Ashley mistook Port for a deer and fired. The ball went through Port's arm and into his left side. After being shot he called 'what are you fellows doing?' then fainted. He was perfectly conscious in a few minutes and talked pleasantly, but died before assistance could be obtained. He lived half an hour after being shot. Judge Simmler of Cayucos is now holding an inquest.
Willie Pacheco died last Friday night at his uncle's E.G. Dana, after two or three days of sickness. His mother, Mrs. Lucy Pacheco, reached here Friday evening. The remains were taken to San Luis on Sunday morning's train. Mr. E. Graves, of San Luis, was down to attend the funeral.
VAN CLEVE - In Los Angeles Oct. 15, 1896, Rev. Joseph W. Van Cleve, D.D., beloved husband of Mrs. B.Z.G. (sic) and father of Rae G. Van Cleve, a native of Illinois, aged 59 years, 7 months and 25 days. Deceased was well known in this city and made many warm friends during the time that he was the pastor of the Garden street M.E. church.
November 1896
Death Notices, Articles & Obituaries
BALAAM - In Cambria, 2, 1896, George Balaam aged 91 years.
BARNETT - At Edna, Cal., Nov. 25, 1896, Mrs. L. Barnett, aged 33 years.
BARTON - At Paso Robles Wednesday, 4, 1896, Mrs. M.J. Barton, wife of Rev. Robt. Barton.
BICKFORD - In this city, Nov. 9, 1896, L.H. Bickford, aged 70 years and 10 months.
BROWN - In this city, Nov. 7, 1896, Mary A. Brown, wife of Dr. W.G. Brown, D.D.S. a native of New York, aged 66 years, 4 months and 7 days.
ESTWICK - At Angels Camp Thursday, 5, 1896, Leonard Estwick, husband of Mary E. Estwick, nee Frick.
GILLIS - At Shandon Thursday, 5, 1896, Annie, wife of N.B. Gillis, aged 44 years.
HUGHES - In Paso Robles, Nov. 10, 1896, Evan Hughes, aged 58 years.
In this city Nov. 18, 1896, Melchora E. Servin, relict of the late Proconio Servin, native of Santa Barbara, Cal., aged 73 years, 10 months and 14 days
KIERAN - At Arroyo Grande, Nov. 14, 1896, Mrs. Lizzie Kieran, wife of A. Kieran, aged 34 years, 4 months and 16 days
SAUER - In this city, Nov. 6, 1896, Christian Sauer, a native of Germany, aged 54 years.
SYLVESTER - In Kings City (sic) 7, 1896, Mrs. Lominga C. Sylvester a native of Monterey, aged 79 years.
OBITUARY.
Asleep in Jesus! Oh! how sweet those precious words! Much comfort they contain, for many who are called to lay their dear ones in their long and narrow bed, so to those thus afflicted we say cease thy weeping! He is not dead but only sleeping.
The subject of this sketch, Mr. George Balaam ceased to breathe on Sunday afternoon, Nov. 1st, 1896, at the home of his daughter Mrs. Jerome Van Gorden, with many relatives and friends near, who were ever ready to administer to his every want. Kind and unceasing care of nurses aided by good medical skill, prolonged his stay on earth to a certain extent, yet age was what no human could check, and in time he passed peacefully to that other home from which no traveler ever returns. He had attained the ripe old age of ninety years, ten months and twenty-five days.
Mr. Balaam was born in England, in the year 1805, and at the age of twenty-two years, was joined in wedlock, to Miss Sarah Swain, coming to the United States 1833, when he settled in Kentucky from which state he went to Arkansas, then to Texas, and from the lone star state he came to California in 1853, settling in Los Angeles county, where he remained for four years, but as the health of Mrs. Balaam began to decline he thought a change might be beneficial, so he moved to Tulare county, locating for a time in Visalia, where his wife passed away in 1869, after which he came to this county, and has ever since made his home with his daughter who has during these many years, never faltered in her duty to her aged parent, and the hand that was ever ready to do his will, was near to caress or to smooth his pillow to the last moment.
The deceased was the father of nine children of whom three daughters and four sons survive him, besides he leaves grand children and great grand children, with many others to weep over his last resting place which is a beautiful spot in the cemetery near Cambria where the tall trees cast their shadows over the resting places of many loved ones and sweet feathered songsters chirp and sing the day long, as though chanting a lullaby to the silent sleepers near.
In the year 1840, Mr. Balaam united with the Presbyterian church from which time he has been a faithful member, taking great delight in doing everything that was in his power, to aid the church, nor did his efforts cease, until decline in health, and the effects of age debarred him of many such pleasures.
The funeral sermon was preached at the Presbyterian church here by the Rev. Mr. H.C. Tompson (sic), and commanded the entire attention of all that crowded that sacred edifice. A number of choice hymns were sung with organ accompanyment (sic) after which the remains were returned to the hearse, then the journey to the cemetery began. It was a long procession that followed, to see the last sad rites performed when the body of George Balaam was laid in its last resting place. A few more appropriate remarks and a hymn or two, then the closing up of the grave and arranging the floral canopy. It was a most beautiful sight to look upon the last kind act of his friends whose beautiful tribute of flowers was one which spoke in silence of the esteem in which the deceased was held by all about Cambria.
DEATH OF MURPHY GRAVES.
HE PASSED AWAY AT 12 O'CLOCK TO-DAY.
Augustus M. Graves, familiarly known by his many life-time friends as "Murphy" Graves, died at noon to-day at the residence of his mother, Mrs. S.P. Graves, of this city. While Mr. Graves' life had long been hanging in the balance, the news that he was rapidly sinking into death, when spread throughout the city this morning, caused a painful shock to all who heard it, and at 1 o'clock this afternoon, when he had passed, expressions of profound regret and of sympathy for his immediate family and relatives were heard on every hand. Mr. Graves' death is the result of bronchial trouble, long protracted. (Compiler's note: The term "bronchial trouble," undoubtedly softened the serious nature of the cause of death which was probably "tuberculosis," or worse yet, "consumption," as it was known in those days. The fact that the disease was "protracted," and that tuberculosis was not uncommon then, suggests as much.) Augustus Murphy Graves was born to Dona Soledad Pico de Graves, wife of William J. Graves, then one of the most prominent men of the State, at Piedra Blanca some thirty years ago. (Compiler's note: The genealogy of the Jose De Jesus Pico family which includes Augustus M. Graves as Señor Pico's grandson, can be found in my 1892 companion volume of , pages 155 and 156.) He grew to manhood in and near this city and received a large part of his education here.
While yet young, he entered the printing business, which he followed for some time, later entering the law office of his father at San Francisco. Afterward he entered the office of the County Clerk of this county, then under the management of the late Chas. W. Dana. He has also been connected in various ways with his brothers, Ernest and William Graves, of the law firm of Graves & Graves.
Eight years since he was wedded at Watsonville to Miss Hattie Leland, sister of Richard Leland, Mrs. G.B. Nichols and Mrs. E.J. Bowen, all of this city. Mrs. Graves survives her husband.
The bereaved wife, mother and kindred have the sympathy of the entire community and all who knew "Murphy" Graves in life.
Funeral arrangements have not yet been announced.
IN EARTH'S BOSOM.
THE REMAINS OF MURPHY GRAVES WERE LAID TO REST.
The funeral of the late deceased Augustus Murphy Graves occurred Sunday afternoon.
At 12:30 o'clock p.m. a host of friends of the deceased assembled at the residence of Mrs. E.P. Graves to do reverence to the memory of the man who in life they had loved and honored.
Rev. V. Aguilera of the Mission Catholic Church conducted a brief service at the Graves residence, after which the remains were viewed by a large number of people.
The procession then formed and headed for the Mission Church were the parish priests, Fathers Aguilera and Conneally received the remains with the customary pomp and ceremony of their church.
When a brief mass had been said by Rev. Father Conneally a brief funeral sermon was delivered by Rev. Father Aguilera. The priest took as his text the ever suggestive bible words "Remember, man thou art dust; and unto dust thou shalt return."
The remains were then borne to the Catholic Cemetery and interred in the bosom of Earth.
Over sixty carriages followed the hearse to the cemetery. The pall bearers were: James T. Murphy, Henry Hoff, Louis Lamy, Halsey Carpenter, F.A. Dorn, William Sauer, William Mallagh and Robert V. Bouldin.
D.C. POWELL'S DEED.
HE TAKES HIS OWN LIFE AT HIS LAS TABLAS HOME.
Yesterday at his home at Las Tablas, D.C. Powell, one of the most highly respected citizens of the county performed the rash deed which plunged him into eternity. With manifest intent he placed a revolver to his breast and fired. Death came almost instantly.
News of the suicide case was sent to Coroner Nichols last night. The Coroner returned word to Justice Cleveland of San Miguel to preside at the inquest.
Mr. Powell was evidently suffering from a temporary loss of mental equilibrium. For some time past he has been moody and melancholy, and though he was possessed of a goodly share of worldly goods, the hallucination that he would lose everything and become bankrupt seemed to haunt him. It is supposed that the extended fit of melancholy which ended in a suicidal mania was caused by the worry attending a general breaking down of health, no other cause can be assigned, for the dead man's relations with his wife, family and relatives, are described as having been of the happiest nature.
His family had apprehended the seriousness of his malady for some time past, and had, as they thought, put all means of suicide out of the way, but in some manner he secured a revolver and yesterday went to his bedroom where he committed the sad deed.
D.C. Powell was a native of Missouri, aged 48 years. He leaves a wife and two children, and a brother and mother, all of this county. His residence in San Luis Obispo county has covered a period of over twenty years. He was prominent in politics. At the late County Democratic Convention, he was a delegate from Las Tablas.
December 1896
Death Notices, Articles, Burial Notice
GOLEY - At Santa Margarita, Wednesday, Dec. 2nd, 1896, William Goley, aged 34 years, 1 month.
MILLER - In Paso Robles, Dec. 5, 1896, H. Miller.
WINSLOW - At Buckley, Washington, Dec. 8, 1896, Joseph Winslow, aged 64 years, 4 months and 12 days.
DIED MONDAY. [Not dated, but it is in order of entry in the Newspaper]
The sad news was received in San Luis to-day of the death at Pozo Monday afternoon of Mrs. L.L. Pippin, wife of W.T. Pippin. Deceased was 51 years of age. The funeral occurs to-morrow at Pozo
HOUGHTON - At Santa Margarita, December 24, 1896, Jonah Houghton of Arroyo Grande, a native of Maine, aged 56 years, 7 months and 8 days.
MOORE - In Pierce City, California, Dec. 17, 1896, Mrs. Carrie Coleman Moore, wife of W.H. Moore.
Mrs. Moore, as Miss Coleman was well known in this county, where she taught school for several years...
HASSE - In this city Dec. 30, 1896, Charles Hasse, a native of Hanover, Germany, aged 48 years 1 month and 14 days. Notice of funeral hereafter.
DIED TODAY.
At four o'clock this morning at the residence of her father, J.M. Joyce, on Nipomo street between Higuera and Marsh, Jennie Stoke Joyce passed into death after a long painful illness. Deceased was the daughter of Judge J.M. Joyce, and the late Virginia N. Joyce, was a native of Polk County, Georgia, and at her death was 14 years, 3 months and 23 days of age. She had been an invalid for many weeks, and death came as a peaceful closing to a young life which had blossomed fair, only to be blighted by disease. The funeral occurs tomorrow (Sunday) at 10 a.m. from the family residence.
IN MEMORIUM. (Compiler's note: This memoriam is included as an example of the effusive writing style frequently used to report deaths.)
The death of Wm. J. Gooley at Santa Margarita on Dec. 2nd, 1896, is a serious loss to his bereaved relatives and friends. The sudden removal of such a life from our midst leaves a vacancy and a shadow that is deeply realized. But the summons came, which admits of no postponement. In the very prime of his manhood, joyous and hopeful, surrounded by friends who had unlimited confidence in his capabilities, he was required to close his earthly accounts and pass on to that mysterious realm from whose bourn no traveler returns. (Compiler's note: The word "bourn" is archaic for boundary, limit, goal or destination.) Death is usually referred to as the enemy of man, and we confess that there are cases which seemingly maintain the indictment. But human eyes can only scan the surface of the inscrutable; beyond, all is a mystery. This we know, that to the dead has come rest. To them the warfare of life is over, neither battles, victories or defeats are to disturb their repose. We who survive must fight on till the summons comes to us as it came to our deceased friend. But we must remember—light will sometime break through, and there will be a glad and happy reunion in the great beyond, where in sweetness and in love he will meet his mother, father, brothers and sisters to part with them no more
BURIED.
The funeral of the late Mrs. B. Summers occurred at 11 o'clock to-day at the Catholic Church and was largely attended...
STOWELL - Near Nipomo, Dec. 14, 1896, Guy Stowell, aged 21 years. (Compilers's note: An article on the first page of this issue carries the story of this young man's death. He drowned in an artificial lake on the Suey ranch near Nipomo. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. George Stowell of Santa Maria and the nephew of Mrs. C. O. King of San Luis Obispo. It is probable that Stowell Road in Santa Maria is named after this family.)
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