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Obit: Chamberlain, Evalyn (Morey)

ladisatt — 2009-10-22 03:15:33Z

The Mountain Democrat
December 17, 2003

Evalyn Morey Chamberlain

Evalyn Morey Chamberlain, 94, a longtime resident of Placerville, died Dec. 12. She was born Feb. 15, 1909 in Placerville.

Mrs. Chamberlain was a foothill pioneer. She and her brother, Henry Morey, played in a jazz band that traveled from Jackson to Grass Valley, Lake Tahoe to Auburn for Saturday night dances. In addition to her piano skills, she was an accomplished artist. Her paintings hung in Paris at the National Art Gallery and were shown at the Bicentennial Celebration in Washington, D.C. Mrs. Chamberlain was a life member of Eastern Star, The National Pen Women, Soroptimist Club and a member of Who’s Who “Women of Renown” and a member of Ronald Reagan’s Task Force.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Norman Chamberlain.

She is survived by her son, Daniel, two granddaughters, and four great-grandchildren.

Memorial services are being conducted at 10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 19 at Chapel of the Pines Funeral Home.

Interment will be in Placerville Union Cemetery, Placerville.

Remembrances may be made to charity.

Obit: Sampson, Ann

ladisatt — 2009-10-22 03:14:14Z

The Mountain Democrat
September 9, 1911
Page 1

Death Comes to Mrs. Ann Sampson

Mrs. Ann Sampson passed to peace last Saturday at the home of her granddaughter, Mr. John Martin, who for many years has given her devoted care.

Mrs. Sampson was a native of Cornwall, England, and was nearly 95 years old at the time of her death. With her husband, Jas. Sampson, she came from England to Wisconsin, and crossed the plains to California in 1854, settling here first, and later she lived for many years on the Witmer ranch. Her husband died years ago as did her son Charles, and a daughter, Mary Hawkins. She had 22 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. Her only living children are Mrs. Emma Marks and Mrs. Elizabeth Gregor of Placerville. Other relatives are: grandchildren in Placerville, Mrs. Chas. Rayburn, Wm. Gregor, Metta Gregor, Worthy and Roy Marks, Clarence _______, and Mrs. John I. Martin: in Sacramento, Mrs. Burt Warren: Oroville, Mrs. J. Kern: Ione, Mrs. Oliver Morton, Mrs. John Wakefield: Napa, Mrs. Fred Hite: Utah, Frank Teague: and William Hawkins of Tuolumne.

Deceased was a member of the Methodist church for upwards of forty years. The funeral took place at the Methodist church on Tuesday, Rev. E.J. Bradner officiating, and was largely attended by relatives and friends of the deceased. Those who acted as pallbearers were: Geo. Schiff, J.F. Limpinsel, Robt. Blair, John Pearson, Wm. Combellack, and Barney Gruben. Interment was in Union Cemetery.

OBIT: Morey, Maude L.

ladisatt — 2009-10-22 03:13:03Z

The Mountain Democrat
November 30, 1967
Page A-7

Maude L. Morey

Funeral services for Maude L. Morey, 87, housewife and artist, were held yesterday in Memory chapel, with Victor Leonardi and Fallen Leaf chapter, Order of Eastern Star, officiating. Interment was in Union cemetery.

Mrs. Morey, a native of Plymouth, had lived in Amador and El Dorado counties all her life, 65 years in Placerville. She died Nov. 27 in a local hospital.

She was a member of Fallen Leaf chapter, Placerville Arts association, Shakespeare club, Northern California Arts of Sacramento, Federated church and Federated church guild.

She was the mother of Mrs. Norman Chamberlain of Placerville, Dorothy Morey of Delano, Henry F. Morey of Placerville; sister of Mrs. Etta Starr of Angels Camp. Two grandchildren and six great grandchildren also survive.

California Death Index:
Maude L. Morey
b. 25 May 1880 – California
d. 27 Nov. 1967 – El Dorado Co.
Mothers maiden name listed as Upton

OBIT: Morey, Henry Franklin

ladisatt — 2009-10-22 03:12:00Z

The Mountain Democrat
December 14, 1979
Page A-4

Henry Morey

Henry Franklin Morey, 76 of Placerville, died Dec. 11 at a local hospital. He was born in Placerville, member of an El Dorado County pioneer family.

Mr. Morey was retired. He was last employed at the House Doctor.

He was a member of the Masonic Lodge, SIRS and former leader of the Placerville Band.

Mr. Morey is survived by his wife, Anna Morey of Placerville: a daughter, Dorothy Burnett of Placerville; two sister, Dorothy Flink of Puerto Vallarta, Mexico and Evalyn Chamberlain of Placerville, and three grandchildren and one nephew.

Private interment was held. Family requests remembrances be sent to the American Cancer Fund.

California Death Index
Henry Franklin Morey
b. 6 Sep. 1903 - California
d. 11 Dec. 1979 – El Dorado Co.

OBIT: Morey, Frank Henry

ladisatt — 2009-10-22 03:11:12Z

The Mountain Democrat
September 19, 1963
Page 5

Frank H. Morey

Funeral services were held at 10 o’clock yesterday from Memory Chapel by El Dorado Lodge No. 26, Free and Accepted Masons, for Frank Henry Morey, 92, who died Sept. 14 in a Folsom hospital. Interment was in Union Cemetery in Placerville.

One of the town’s eldest native born residents with an interesting background of being from a family of early California settlers, Mr. Morey was well known, especially among the older-timers and long-time residents. He was born in Placerville Aug. 2, 1871. He attended the Placerville academy in what is now the Ivy House, Belmont Military academy, Oakland high school and the University of California, later returning to Placerville to help his father in the hardware store he operated. At one time he operated the Willys Knight-Overland auto dealership here. He was active in musical circles and several local choir organizations. He established and operated Morey’s Foundry, located for years where the Tire Exchange now stands. In more recent years and before his retirement, he worked as a machinist for the Mare Island shipyard. Also prior to his retirement and eventual confinement to a rest home in Folsom, he was active in the Masonic lodge for 60 years and in the Federated church.

Mr. Morey was the husband of Mrs. Maude L. Morey of Placerville. He also is survived by two daughters, Miss Dorothy Morey of Delano and Placerville, and Mrs. Norman Chamberlain of Placerville, and one son, Henry Morey, also of Placerville.

OBIT: Morey, Dorothy Eleanor

ladisatt — 2009-10-22 03:10:09Z

The Mountain Democrat
May 4, 2000
Page 4

Dorothy Eleanor Morey

Dorothy Eleanor Morey, 87, an El Dorado Hills resident, died on Saturday, April 29. She was born March 19, 1913 in Placerville.

Ms. Morey’s family history goes back many generations in Placerville. Her grandfather was Placerville’s first mayor. She was born and raised in Placerville, later attending Mills College in Oakland to become a teacher. During college she was a hand/foot and silhouette model for an art class. She was employed at Delano High School where she spent 25 years. She studied counseling and eventually became Dean of Guidance and Counseling. Her childhood was full of music, she enjoyed playing the trombone and piano well into her 60s. She also loved to read biographies.

She is survived by her sister, Evelyn Morey Chamberlain.

Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 5 at Placerville Union Cemetery. Arrangements were made by Chapel of the Pines Funeral Home.

Remembrances may be made to charity.

OBIT: Howard, Ruth Marion

ladisatt — 2009-10-22 01:18:59Z

The Mountain Democrat
September 25, 1915

Life’s Journey Ended

After an illness extending over the past two years, Mrs. Ruth Marion Howard, wife of Judge Clarke Howard of this city, passed to her final rest at 5:30 p.m. last Friday at the home of her mother, Mrs. S.J. Altar, on Sacramento street, surrounded by near relatives. She was a native of Massachusetts, having been born at Newburry Port, July 2, 1868, and came to California when an infant with her parents by way of the Isthmus of Panama. Her life was practically spent in Placerville, and her friends here are legion. March 8, 1903, she was married to Clarke Howard, and in addition to her husband is survived by her mother, and two daughters by a former marriage, Mrs. E.A. Tagtmeier and Mrs. H.E. Dillinger, and an infant granddaughter, Marion Alice Dillinger. Mrs. Howard was of retiring, homelike disposition, and endured the trials of her long illness with murmur or complaint, being cheerful and hopeful to the last. Private funeral services were held at the place of demise at 3 o’clock Monday afternoon, Rev. E.E. Clark of the Presbyterian church officiating, final interment being in the family plot in Union Cemetery. Geo. H. Thompson, Abe Darlington, Charles E. Marsh, Henry H. Tracy, J.Fred Owen and Clarence G. Rosier acted as pall bearers. Many beautiful floral pieces were sent by sympathizing friends.

OBIT: Crook, Ellen

ladisatt — 2009-10-22 01:16:39Z

The Mountain Democrat
September 25, 1915

Funeral of Ms. Wm. Crook

The funeral of the late Mrs. Wm. Crook will take place from the Presbyterian church Saturday afternoon, Sept. 25th, at 2 o’clock, services by Rev. E.E. Clark, interment in Union Cemetery. The remains will lie in state at the church from 12 o’clock, noon, until the hour set for the funeral services.

The Mountain Democrat
September 25, 1915

Death Claims Mrs. Ellen Crook

Mrs. Ellen Crook, beloved wife of William Crook, passed away about 10 o’clock Wednesday night, September 22, 1915 at the Placerville sanatorium, to which she had been taken about ten days prior for treatment for an acute attack of gastro enteritic. The deceased was a native of Cornwall, England, being born June 16, 1846. She came to the United States with her husband, Thomas Reed, and daughter in 1872. They lived in Colorado two years, when the family came to California, settling at the Taylor mine on the north side in El Dorado county, where the husband died some years later. In January 1885, she was married to William Crook, and had been a resident of Placerville for 31 years. She was a devoted member of the Presbyterian church of this city for more than twenty years, and was loved and respected by a wide circle of friends and acquaintances. She is survived by her husband, William Crook; a daughter, Mrs. Bessie Johns; a son, Richard G. Reed, and two step-daughters, Mrs. Lida Blakeley of Sacramento and Mrs. Jennie Haley of Berkeley. The funeral will be held from the Presbyterian church at 2 o’clock this (Saturday) afternoon, interment following in Union Cemetery.

OBIT: Crook, Ellen

ladisatt — 2009-10-22 00:47:39Z

OBIT: Dillon, Josephine (Wolfram)

ladisatt — 2009-10-22 00:46:05Z

The Mountain Democrat
August 14, 1915

Death of Mrs. P.M. Dillon

The death of Josephine, wife of P.M. Dillon, last Sunday morning, came as a shock to her friends here and elsewhere. Mrs. Dillon came to Placerville with her husband in 1910, and by her personal qualities had attracted a large circle of friends, who feel deeply her passing away.

Mrs. Dillon was born in San Francisco May 24, 1873, and passed away at the age of 42 years, two months and 14 days. She was married to P.M. Dillon in Alameda June 7, 1908. She affiliated with Fallen Leaf Chapter, Order of Eastern Star, soon after her arrival here, and this organization had charge of the funeral, which took place from Masonic Temple Tuesday morning, with services by Rev. E.E. Clark, assisted by Mrs. S.H. Rantz and A.S. Fox. Friends paid the last tribute to the departed in many beautiful floral offerings, and followed to the interment in Union Cemetery.

Mrs. Dillon is survived by her husband, mother, two sisters, Mrs. Emma Moore of Gilroy, and Mrs. C.B. Hall of Alameda, and three brothers, Geo. E., and Chars. Wolfram of San Francisco, and Walter F. of San Diego.

OBIT: McNaughten, Edit Opal (Curran)

ladisatt — 2009-10-22 00:43:56Z

The Mountain Democrat
August 7, 1915

The Journey of Life Ended

Last Sunday evening Edith, beloved wife of Ralph McNaughten, passed away quietly into the sleep that knows no waking. For several weeks her health had been gradually failing, due to kidney trouble, and although surrounded by every care that loving thought of husband or parents could suggest, the end could not be stayed, and, conscious to within a few moments of the last, she drifted into the endless sleep.

Edith Opal Curran was born at Dutch Flat in 1888, and came to Placerville with her parents in 1902. Eight years later she became the wife of Ralph E. McNaughten, a young business man of this city, and their married life has been one of unusual happiness. Mrs. McNaughten was a favorite with all who knew her, and she will be missed by many outside the home circle. She was a member of Marguerite Parlor No. 12. N.D.G.W., and the funeral Wednesday was under the auspices of this order, Rev. J.W. Winkley, assisted by Mrs. S.H. Rantz and A.S. Fox, conducting the services at the Methodist church.

Besides the husband she is survived by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. V. Curran, two sisters, Mrs. Alma Bolster and Miss Verna Curran, all of this city, and a brother, Clarence Curran, of Hammonton.

The body was laid to rest in Union Cemetery, a wealth of floral tributes testifying to love for the departed and sympathy for the living. The pall bearers were: Don H. Goodrich, Clarence Barker, George Davis, Rolon Irish, Rube Levy and Henry Lyon.

OBIT: Ward, Bessie E. (Secombe)

ladisatt — 2009-10-22 00:42:11Z

The Mountain Democrat
July 31, 1915

Death Claims Mrs. Ward

Mrs. Bessie E. Ward, beloved wife of Thomas Ward, passed away at a local sanatorium, at 5:45 a.m. Wednesday, July 28th, after an illness extending over a period of several weeks. Deceased was a native of Placerville, about 36 years of age, and is survived by her husband and 16 months old daughter, father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Secombe, a sister, Miss Jessie Secombe, and a brother, William Secombe, the latter residing in San Francisco. All were with the sufferer during her last hours. Mrs. Ward enjoyed the love and respect of a wide circle of acquaintances, was a prominent member of Leona Rebekah Lodge No. 30, and of Fallen Leaf Chapter No. 90, Order of the Eastern Star, and she will be sadly missed by a host of former associates in this community. Ther funeral services were held at the Methodist Episcopal Church at 2 o’clock this (Friday) afternoon, Rev. J.W. Winkley officiating, interment following in Union cemetery, under the auspices of the Rebekahs, members of that order and of the Eastern Star escorting the remains from the church to the cemetery. Floral offerings by sorrowing friends were profuse and impressive, attesting the high esteem in which the deceased was held by those among whom she had lived since early childhood.

DEATH: Leland, Mary L.

ladisatt — 2009-10-22 00:41:00Z

The Mountain Democrat
July 24, 1915

Brought Here for Burial

The remains of Mrs. Mary L. Leland, who died in San Francisco last Friday, were brought to Placerville on the motor Monday morning and were buried at 2 o’clock in Union Cemetery, the funeral taking place from Masonic Temple under the auspices of Fallen Leaf Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star. The deceased was a native of California, aged 56 years, 6 months and 12 days, and formerly resided at Missouri Flat, in this county. The surviving relatives present at the funeral were: Mrs. G.S. Morton and daughter, Miss Edna, of Sacramento, Mrs. Geo. Ferguson, F.M. and Earle Leland of Coram, Shasta county, Mrs. M.S. Kewlery and son and Miss Mae Hogan of San Francisco.

OBIT: Smith Thomas F.

ladisatt — 2009-10-22 00:39:54Z

The Mountain Democrat
July 17, 1915

Death Follows Short Illness

Thomas F. Smith proprietor of the Arcade Bakery, died at his home in this city at 11:40 p.m. Tuesday night, July 13, after an illness of about three days. He was about attending to business as usual last Saturday, but complained of stomach trouble in the evening. During the night he was taken seriously ill, and despite prompt medical attention grew worse until the end came unexpectedly Tuesday night, due to complicated stomach and heart trouble. Deceased was a prominent figure in the business life of Placerville, and his untimely death will cause a noticeable void therein. He was a native of California, 45 years, two months and seven days of age, and leaves a widow, a young daughter and a nephew as his only near relatives. The major portion of his life was spent in Placerville. He was prominent in fraternal circles, being a member of Placerville Parlor No. 9, Native Sons of the Golden West, of Court Confidence No. 117, Foresters of America, and of Placerville Aerie No. 889, Fraternal Order of Eagles. For many years he was a member of the National Guard of California, rising from the ranks to the position of captain of H Company, Second Infantry Regiment. He was a lieutenant in this company at the time of the prison break at Folsom about eight years ago, and participated in the fight at Manzanita Hill between armed convicts and members of the militia, in which two of the latter were killed. The funeral took place this Friday morning, mass being held at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, after which the cortege proceeded to Union Cemetery in charge of the Native Sons, escorted by the Eagles and Foresters, the body being followed to its last resting place by many sorrowing friends. Floral offerings were profuse and beautiful. All the business houses in the city were closed from 10 o’clock until noon, during the funeral hours, as a mark of respect to the deceased.

DEATH: Secombe, John Perry

ladisatt — 2009-10-22 00:36:14Z

The Mountain Democrat
April 10, 1915

Death of Perry Secombe

John Perry Secombe died at the family home on Sacramento Street in this city Monday night at the age of 31 years, 11 months and 12 days, his death being due to the ravages of miner’s consumption. He was a single man, and is survived by his parents, Mrs. And Mrs. W.H. Secombe, two sisters, Mrs. Thomas Ward and Miss Jessie Secombe, and a brother, William Secombe of San Francisco. The funeral services were held at the Secombe home at 2:30 Wednesday afternoon, being conducted by Rev. J. Winkley of the Methodist Church, and interment of the remains followed in Union Cemetery.

DEATH: Tripp, Stephen R.

ladisatt — 2009-10-22 00:35:14Z

The Mountain Democrat
April 3, 1915

Passing of S.R. Tripp

Stephen R. Tripp, an old resident of this place, passed away on Thursday, April 1st, at the age of 86 years, from the infirmities due to his advanced years. His funeral took place Friday, under the direction of the O’Keefe Undertaking Co., and the remains were laid to rest beside those of his wife, in Union Cemetery. Mr. Tripp came here in 1856 and has made his home here ever since. He was a member of the Christian Science church.

Obit: Hooker, Samantha (Meliser)

ladisatt — 2009-10-22 00:34:15Z

The Mountain Democrat
January 30, 1915

Death Claims Mrs. Hooker

Mrs. Samantha Hooker died at her home on lower Main street in this city Tuesday morning, after a very brief illness, at the advanced age of 74 years, 7 months, and ten days.

She was born in Ohio, and crossed the plains with her parents in 1852. They settled at Missouri Bar, below Salmon Falls. Mrs. Hooker’s maiden name was Meliser. She was married twice, two children by her first husband, John Taylor, surviving her, and also two children by her second husband, Van Buren Hooker. These are Mrs. Katie Briggs of San Jose and John Taylor of Red Bluff, and Miss Nellie Hooker and Richard H. Hooker of Placerville. Three sisters also survive Mrs. Hooker, these being Mrs. Nellie Tilter of Placerville, Mrs. Fidelia Nesmith of Carson City, and Mrs. Sonoma Bonelle of Sacramento.

The funeral services were held at the Methodist Episcopal church on Thursday afternoon, Rev. J.W. Winkley officiating and interment of the remains followed in Union Cemetery. The pallbearers were Harry Secombe, Bernard Gruben, Geo. A. Schiff, R.L. Bence, J.C. o:Donnell, and James Zimmerman.

OBIT: Meyers, Frances Elizabeth (Donahue)

ladisatt — 2009-10-22 00:32:49Z

The Mountain Democrat
December 26, 1914

Pioneer Woman Passes

Wednesday morning Mrs. Frances Elizabeth Meyers, widow of the late George D.H. Meyers, passed away at her home in Camino at the advanced age of 71 years. Mrs. Meyers was one of the most widely known and highly respected pioneer residents of the central portion of the county. At the age of fifteen years she was married to her late husband at Clarksville in this county, and in the early seventies they bought and moved onto the famous Six-Mile place, on the old stage road between Placerville and Carson Valley. About fifteen years afterward they also purchased a stage station in Lake Valley, which is known yet as Meyers’ Station, but which some years ago was sold to Celio Brothers. George D.H. Meyers died July 18, 1908, and several years after his death the widow disposed of the Six-Mile House and lived a retired life. She is survived by one son, George H.D. Meyers, three grandsons, Elmer and Lloyd Meyers and Roy Lyon Celio, three granddaughters, Misses Verne Meyers and Edna Fern Celio and Myrtle Evelyn Celio, also a number of cousins, including E. E., Will and Andrew Johnson of Clarksville. Mrs. Meyers’ maiden name was Frances Elizabeth Donahue, and she was born in Virginia.

The funeral will take place Saturday, December 26, from the M.E. Church, Placerville, being preceded by a short service at her late resident and interment will be in Union Cemetery.

OBIT: Allen, John Page

ladisatt — 2009-09-21 00:57:35Z

The Mountain Democrat
April 1, 1916 – Page 2

The Death of J.P. Allen

John Page Allen, another one of the pioneers of El Dorado county, passed away last Saturday at the family home on Cedar Ravine in this city.

He had recently returned from a visit to his daughter, Mrs. H.W. Shartzer, of Sacramento, at whose home the 90th anniversary of his birthday was celebrated, Feb. 22, by a gathering of relatives and friends, when he was apparently in the best of health. After his return home two weeks ago, he was stricken with la grippe, death resulting from a weakening of the heart from the disease.

Mr. Allen was a native of Fairfield, Maine, where he learned the ship joiners’ trade. Coming to San Francisco, via Panama, in 1858, he worked at his trade but a short time. Leaving that city he came to Sacramento, from where he started out afoot, for the mines. He settled at Newtown, following placer mining for three years. Afterwards, he moved to Placerville, where his principal occupation was mining, which he successfully followed for many years.

A jovial man of excellent principles, he was universally liked, and was chosen for a number of successive years as one of the directors of the El Dorado County Fair Association, when county fairs were formerly held here. He was also interested in “The Grange”, a co-operative store of which he was one of the founders and which was conducted for several years in the building now occupied by F. Benjamin.

For many years he had been a member of Palmyra Lodge No. 26, F and A.M., of this city, under whose auspices the funeral was conducted Monday at 2 p.m., in Masonic Temple, Rev. J.W. Winkley officiating. Mrs. S.H. Rantz and Miss Mollie Carpenter sang several appropriate hymns, and interment was in Union Cemetery.

He leaves five children: Mrs. T.B. Hart, of Wardner, Idaho; George Allen of Ashland, Ore.; Mrs. George Bertschi, of Palo Alto; Mrs. H.W. Shartzer of Sacramento; and Fred D. Allen of this city.

Re: Obit Request: John P. ALLEN

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OBIT: Giebenhain, Mari

ladisatt — 2009-09-20 22:46:20Z

The Mountain Democrat
December 13, 1913

Death of Mrs. Mari Giebenhain

Mrs. Mari Giebenhain, an old and respected resident of Placerville, passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Emil Fausel, Tuesday morning following a stroke of paralysis.

She was a native of Hesse-Cassel, Germany and came to this country when 16 years of age by way of the Isthmus – the journey requiring three months – to visit her sister, the late Mrs. George Kuhner, of Auburn, where she was married Sept. 4, 1857, to Fred Giebenhain, who died in Placerville in 1875. Shortly after their marriage they came to Mud Springs, then moved to Placerville. Her husband established the Mountain Brewery here in the fifties, a property that is still owned by the family, and of which Frank Giebenhain, the only surviving son is proprietor. Mrs. Giebenhain had seven children four of whom – George, Fred, Will and Henry – have passed away. Besides her son Frank, she leaves two daughters, Mrs. Carrie Weinhard, of Dayton, Washington, and Mrs. Emil Fausel of this city. There are also a number of grandchildren: Carrie, Esther, Mary, and Fritz Weinhard, Fred, a son of the late Fred Giebenhain; George and Charles, sons of the late Geo. Giebenhain; and Henry, George, Elmer, and Frank Fausel.

Mrs. Weinhard and daughter Esther, and Mrs. Rose Walsh, of Auburn, a niece of Mrs. Giebenhain, were in attendance at the funeral.

The funeral took place Thursday morning, at 10 o’clock, from the Catholic Church, Rev. Father Cahir officiating. The interment was in Union Cemetery and C.P. Winchell had charge of the arrangements.

OBIT: Williams, Thomas Stephen

ladisatt — 2009-09-20 22:45:21Z

The Mountain Democrat
November 1, 1913

T.S. Williams Passes Away

Thomas Stephen Williams passed away at his home in Upper Placerville last Tuesday, Oct 21st. after an illness of long duration, at the age of 62 years.

Mr. Williams came to California in 1874, and was married here in 1877 to Mary A. Reese, who, with three sons, Arthur, Archie and Thomas, survives him. He first worked at the Chili Bar Slate Quarry, afterwards following mining until his health failed. He was a native of North Wales. The funeral took place Thursday, from Winchell’s undertaking parlors, Rev. S.J. Buck conducting the services. Interment was in Union Cemetery.

OBIT: Watson, Viola (Rosier)

ladisatt — 2009-09-20 22:44:13Z

The Mountain Democrat
October 4, 1913

Sad and Untimely Death

A telegram from Miss Gladys Watson at Reno, Nevada, to the Rosier family in this city on Wednesday last, summoned them to the bedside of her mother, Mrs. Wm. T. Watson, who died before their arrival at that place, from the effects of an operation for appendicitis she underwent on the 21st of September, At that time Mr. and Mrs. Watson, who have resided in Virginia City for some time, were attending the fair in Reno, when she was taken ill, and the physicians who were called said that her only chance was an immediate operation. Though her condition was critical from the first, hope of her recovery was not entirely abandoned until Wednesday when her sister Miss Jane and brother Clarence Rosier, with her niece Mrs. Etta Kramp started across the mountains with Henry Marks in his auto; losing in the race with death, by two hours. Mrs. Viola Watson was a native of White Rock this county where she was born forty-seven years ago, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Levi Rosier, one of the old pioneer families of this city. She was married in 1886 to William Watson, who with two daughters Mrs. Charles Dascomb and Gladys Watson, and two grandsons survives to mourn the loss of a faithful, devoted wife, mother and grandmother. Her death is also a sad blow to her only surviving sister Miss Jane Rosier and her brothers Charlton and Clarence. Her nieces are Mrs. Albert Kramp, Mrs. Dallas Bosquit, Mrs. Louis Reeg, Mrs. T.F. Lewis, Mrs. Rena Bernoudy, and Mrs. C.W. Ball; while many friends in her home town are saddened that they are never to hear her cheery greeting again.

Mrs. Kramp and Clarence Rosier accompanied the body by train to this city, the rest of the family returning by automobile.

Funeral services will be held at the Rosier home in Upper Placerville at 2 p.m. Sunday under the auspices of Marguerite Parlor N.D.G.W. of which Mrs. Watson has long been a member. Rev. S.J. Buck will officiate and interment will be in the family plat at Union Cemetery.

DEATH: Patterson, Arthur James

ladisatt — 2009-09-20 22:43:01Z

The Mountain Democrat
August 16, 1913

Death of Four-Year Old Boy

Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Patterson, who live near the J.F. Mann place in Big Canyon are mourning the loss of their little four year old son, Arthur James, who died Monday morning of cholera infantum, following a week of great suffering. Rev. S.J. Buck conducted funeral services at the home Wednesday afternoon and interment was in Union Cemetery.

DEATH: Morosoli, John

ladisatt — 2009-09-20 22:42:07Z

The Mountain Democrat
August 2, 1913

Death Calls J. Morosoli

John Morosoli died at Smith’s Flat last Sunday after a brief illness from Brights’ disease, and his funeral took place Tuesday from Winchell’s undertaking parlors under the auspices of El Dorado Grove No. 35, United Ancient Order of Druids. Father Cahir conducted the service at the parlors, and the interment was in the Druid’s plat at Union Cemetery. The deceased was a native of Switzerland and was 52 years of age, and had no relatives hers, but is survived by three cousins, G. Marioni of San Francisco, L. Lepori of Santa Rosa, and another, at Chico. For many years he had been a trusted employee of N. Fossati, having lived in El Dorado County a quarter of a century.

OBIT: Armstrong, J.W.

ladisatt — 2009-09-20 22:41:08Z

The Mountain Democrat
July 26, 1913

J.W. Armstrong Dies, Makes Large Bequest to Morning Star Lodge

J.W. Armstrong, who was rescued from the fire which destroyed the Western hotel a little over a week ago, died at the Wrenn Sanatorium Wednesday. He had been very ill and under medical care at the hotel, and but for the proprietor, Mr. Gridley, would have been burned to death in the fire which destroyed the hotel and adjacent buildings. As it was, he was badly burned about the hands and face, and the shock hastened the end which was not far distant. He was a native of Scotland and was about 60 years of age. He had lived in Kelsey district for fifteen years where he owned an 800 acre tract of land adjoining the Demuth place on the East and the Gopher-Boulder property on the North. This he sold to W.J. Hawkins from one of the Southern States about a year ago, and came to Placerville to receive medical attention for an illness of long standing. He was a quiet retiring man of good business principles, and for every thing given him, he wished to return value received, as he objected to being under obligations to anyone. He had been married, and has other relatives, but said he had lost trace of them. He had been an Odd Fellow, and knowing that death was near he sent for Attorney A. Darlington a few days before the end and directed the disposal of his property, all of which he bequeathed to Morning Star Lodge No. 20, O.O.O.F., of Placerville.

Besides money realized on his land in Kelsey district, he owned real estate in Texas and Colorado, and the amount of the gift which the local lodge has received will be between $8,000 and $10,000. His funeral, which took place Friday afternoon, was under the auspices of Morning Star Lodge I.O.O.F., at the O’Keefe chapel, Rev. S.J. Buck officiating and Mrs. S.H. Rantz and Miss Mollie Carpenter furnishing several vocal numbers. He was laid to rest in the Odd Fellows’ plat in Union Cemetery.

OBIT: Varozza, Margarita

ladisatt — 2009-09-20 22:40:03Z

The Mountain Democrat
July 19, 1913

Death of Estimable Woman

The death of Margarita, wife of Pasqual Varozza occurred Tuesday morning at the Ohio House where she was brought about two weeks ago in the last stages of Bright’s disease. She was a comparatively young woman, had always enjoyed good health and it was only recently that symptoms of the dread disease appeared, and so serious were they that death was inevitable, despite constant medical attendance and skillful nursing. Mrs. Varozza was a native of Megoscia, Switzerland, 3 years of age. She came to this country in 1878, and was married the following year to Mr. Varozza, who, with three sons, John Eugene, and Roy, and one daughter, Mrs. F.P. Merrell, survives her. The latter, wife of the proprietor of the Ohio House, has been her mother’s constant attendant in her last illness. Another daughter Mrs. Nasia Dygert, died a few years ago.

Funeral services were held from St. Patrick’s Church Thursday at 2 p.m. with Rev. Father Cahir celebrated mass, and interment was in Union cemetery. Mrs. S.H. Rantz and A.S. Fox, at the request of the relatives, sang several selections.

OBIT: Martin, Samuel

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The Mountain Democrat
April 26, 1913

Samuel Martin Gives Up Struggle

After suffering intense agony for many months with cancer on the throat, Sam Martin passed away on Thursday at 12:40 at his mother’s home in Circle City. He had a small tumerous growth removed from the lip about two years ago, and this was followed by a larger and more painful growth on the glands of the throat. He has been treated here and in Sacramento, but under the strain his general system weakened rapidly, and for several days before the end came he was unable to take nourishment. He was a native of Folsom, Sacramento county, and 43 years, 9 months and 24 days of age. He had followed teaming and mining and had also worked for a time at the Pearson Ice & Soda factory. Besides his mother, Mrs. Sam Martin, who has cared for him in his last painful illness, he is survived by two sisters; Mrs. Annie Hooper of Placerville, and Mrs. W.N. Elliott of Moundhouse, Nev.; and three brothers Joseph, of Reno, Nev.; and John L. and James Martin of this city. Funeral services will be held this Saturday at 2 o’clock from the home in Circle City, when both Rev. S.J. Buck and Rev. E.E. Clark will officiate and interment will be in the family plot in Union Cemetery.

OBIT: Merrill, Charles E.

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The Mountain Democrat
April 19, 1913

Sudden Death of Chas. E. Merrill

Charlie E. Merrill one of El Dorado County’s oldest and most respected citizens was suddenly and fatally stricken with what is thought to be neuralgia of the heart, Tuesday near the midnight hour, while on his was home from down town. He walked homeward with Newt Weymouth who lives near the Ivy House. Mr. Merrill went on to his cottage on the property owned by the late Thomas R. Stephens, but fell to the ground near the old Warren Williamson place, where he was found later by M.R. Hopkins who was on his way in from the Rising Hope mine. It is thought that death was instantaneous as the body was still warm when discovered. Mr. Hopkins summoned help from the Ivy House, and after vain attempts to bring back life, Coroner Rouff was summoned, who later impaneled a jury the verdict of which was, that death was due to heart disease induced by la grippe. Mr. Merrill had told several friends that he had suffered for a week with that malady and had thought pneumonia was impending, but it is now believed that the pains in his chest were heart attacks, and resulted in his death which he met as he had lived, - quietly and uncomplainingly.

Charles E. Merrill was a native of Peabody, Massachusetts, where he was born 76 years ago. He came to California when a young boy, and the Merrill family in the early days of Coloma were of the exclusive set of that then thriving city. Two brothers, Alfred and Oliver who lived there at that time have since passed away and another surviving brother, is a resident of Peabody, Massachusetts. In Coloma, Mrs. Merrill was in the butchering business with his brother and afterward was part owner of the Merrill and Brock toll bridge over the South Fork of the American. For about forty years, he had been a resident of Placerville during which time he held county and federal offices. He was deputy under Sheriff George H. Burnham, was County Assessor one term, Coroner and Public Administrator one term, and for ten years he was Internal Revenue Collector. He had decided musical talent, and for years he had given his services freely when and wherever he could. He was of a retiring nature, warm-hearted and generous, and though limited in worldly possessions, he leaves behind him unlimited riches in the sincere friends who mourn his loss.

Mr. Merrill was a member of Acacia Lodge, F. and A. Masons, of Coloma, and of St. James Chapter, R.A.M., and of Placerville Lodge Knights of Pythias, of this city. The funeral took place at the Methodist church, Friday afternoon, under the auspices of Palmyra Lodge of Masons, Rev. S.J. Buck officiating. The choir, of which Mr. Merrill had been a member, sang several selections and the interment was in Union Cemetery, where Don H. Goodrich, as Worthy Master, delivered the ritualistic burial service.

OBIT: Spargo, Kate

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The Mountain Democrat
March 8, 1913

Death of Estimable Woman

Mrs. Kate Spargo, wife of Alfred Spargo, died at their home in Slattington, Tuesday evening last, after a long illness from lung trouble. Mrs. Spargo was a native of Cornwall, England, and was 72 years of age. Between twenty and thirty years ago Mr. and Mrs. Spargo came to California and took up their residence in Kelsey, where their daughter Susie, now Mrs. James McGraw, was born and where they have since resided. Besides the husband and daughter mentioned, Mrs. Spargo leaves one grand-child, Miss Mabel McGraw to mourn her loss. Funeral services were held at the home in Kelsey this Friday morning, and the interment was in the Odd Fellows plot in Union Cemetery in this city. Rev. S.J. Buck, officiated, assisted by Albert S. Fox and Mrs. S.H. Rantz who sang several numbers. Mrs. McGraw who is now a resident of Oroville was in attendance upon her mother in her last illness, and Mr. McGraw and daughter Mabel came up to attend the funeral.

OBIT: Stephens, Thomas R.

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The Mountain Democrat
March 1, 1913

Thos. R. Stephens Dies Suddenly

The announcement on Sunday evening of the sudden death of Thomas R. Stephens, one of Placerville’s oldest and best known residents, was a sad shock to his relatives and many friends. He had been feeling poorly for some time, but kept around as usual, and was on the street the day before his death. Saturday evening he retired early, telling his daughter and sister that he felt weak; but would not consent to calling the doctor then, though the family realized he was in need of medical attention. Between 3 and 4 o’clock the next morning, they heard him groaning in agony, and Miss Leola Fleming who boards there, called Frank Knisely, their next door neighbor, who summoned Dr. Rantz. He found Mr. Stephens suffering with acute neuralgia of the stomach, which had considerably weakened the heart. Though heroic remedies were constantly administered, he failed to respond to treatment, and shortly after the noon hour on Sunday he passed away. Thomas R. Stephens was a native of Cornwall, England, where he was born Aug. 10th 1834. The Stephens family, was one of the largest in that country at the time the subject of this sketch left Cornwall for America; the steamer upon which he sailed bringing forty-two who bore the same family name.

On arriving in this country, he lived a while at Plattsville, Wisconsin, where some of his family still reside. When a lad of eighteen he came west, and after a time spent in Nevada, he landed in El Dorado county in 1852 and engaged for awhile in mining. He went back east to visit his family and on his second trip to California he was accompanied by Oswald Hardie and members of the Hardie family including Mrs. Helen Bosworth, Mr. Hardie’s sister, both now of this city. Mr. Stephens and Mr. Hardie both went to work for Blair brothers, at the Elk Horn mill, the present site of Camino, Mr. Stephens as teamster and Mr. Hardie as sawyer, and they were close friends ever after. In the early seventies Mr. Stephens was a partner with Marco Varozza in the Shingle-Placerville stage line, which Varozza bought from H.F. Page upon the latters election to congress. Page secured the mail contract for Varozza, and he conducted the line for several years, finally selling his interest to Mr. Stephens. Prior to this time Mr. Miller, then a boy of sixteen entered the employ of Mr. Stephens, and drove the stage for several years. On the completion of the railroad to Placerville, Mr. Stephens conducted the Round Tent stables, where Robt. Blair was interested with him. In this business as in Round Tent saloon which he took on a debt, C.E. Merrill, of this city, was associated with him for fifteen years as book-keeper and manager. He was interested in a stock farm in Galt, and from there, he brought to this city at different times beautiful horses, which he took delight in driving. He also owned a tract at Arno beyond Galt.

On the 1st of June 1896 he retired from active business, partly owning to the illness of his wife who died in 1897; the transfer of his business to his cousin J.C. Stephens, was made just three weeks prior to the latters death. M. Stephens was quiet and unostentatious, but a man of generous heart and deep attachments, and, once a friend, he was always a friend as many living now, will testify. He leaves one daughter, Georgie, to whom he was devoted, and the other member of his household is his sister, Mrs. Jane Walsh, who has cared for his home for sixteen years. Three other sisters survive, who reside in Wisconsin and he leaves one brother in Oregon. Mrs. Grace Mabrey who is a grand-niece, arrived from Sacramento Sunday evening, but too late to see her uncle alive.

One proof of his unwavering attachment to his family, is the fact that for over twenty years he has sent the Democrat to a sister in the East.

Funeral services were held at the residence on Cedar Ravine street, Tuesday afternoon, at which Rev. S.J. Buck officiated, and Mrs. S.H. Rantz and A.S. Fox sang several numbers. Interment was in Union Cemetery.

DEATH: Johns, William

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The Mountain Democrat
January 4, 1913

Passing of William Johns

Wm. Johns died at the hospital last Wednesday morning after a gradual decline due to old age. He was a native of England and was seventy-nine years old. His son, John Johns, who has cared for his father for a number of years, arrived here Thursday with his wife and son, Simpson, to make arrangements for the funeral services which took place this Friday from Winchell’s undertaking rooms, with interment in Union Cemetery, Rev. S.J. Buck officiating. Another son of the deceased lives in Stockton.

Mr. Johns was an expert blacksmith and the last work he did was about three weeks ago, when he worked out at a down town shop a piece of steel into the shape of a V-shaped gong for use at the hospital, and it is thought he contracted a cold while overexerting himself. Superintendent Thalls is very proud of the bell, as well as of the workmanship.

OBIT: Wilcox, Scott

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The Mountain Democrat
February 24, 1912

Death of Scott Wilcox

The mortal remains of Scott Wilcox, a native son of Placerville, were brought to his boyhood’s home last Sunday, from Southern California, and on Monday were laid to rest by the side of his father and other relatives in the family plat in Union Cemetery.

Scott Henderson Wilcox was born in this city January 21, 1869, and lived here until 23 years of age, since which time he has traveled over a good deal of country, following mining for a livelihood. He had been a sufferer from miners’ consumption which finally resulted in his death at the Mojave Hospital, in Kern County.

Funeral services were conducted by Rev. E.E. Clark at Winchell’s undertaking rooms at 10 a.m. on the day mentioned, Mrs. Frank Stoddard, of Los Angeles, a sister of the deceased, and Robert Wilcox of Sacramento, a brother, being present to pay their last tribute of respect, together with several old friends of the family.

DEATH: Brock, John

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The Mountain Democrat
December 7, 1912

John Brock Victim of Fatal Accident

John Brock, a veteran of the Civil War, was killed at Pino Grande Monday last while in the employ of the C.D. Danaher Co. in their mill. In some unaccountable way it is supposed that, in leaning over the shaft that carries all the pulleys in the mill, a loose end of his jumper must have caught in the shaft and he was thrown against the wheels. Fellow workmen rushed to his assistance but life was extinct when his body was released. One arm was broken and one ear badly torn, but otherwise there were practically no bruises on him; and it was the opinion of Dr. Kent, who testified before the coroner’s jury, that he died from heart failure induced by the shock. Coroner Ruoff summoned his fellow workmen, all of whom held Mr. Brock in high esteem, and upon their testimony, the jury rendered a verdict of accidental death, exonerating the Company of all blame.

John Brock was a native of Indiana and was sixty-six years of age; he saw service in the Civil War, enlisting in the 20th Indiana Infantry, Co. C. He was a member of Placerville Post, No. 108, G.A.R., under whose auspices the funeral was held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o’clock from Winchell’s undertaking rooms, where Rev. E.E. Clark officiated, and Mrs. S.H. Rantz and A.S. Fox sang several appropriate numbers. Deceased is survived by two sons, John Brock Jr., who is employed by the Natoma Consolidated Co.; and Ernest Brock, who is at the Preston School in Ione. Both were present to pay the last tribute of respect to a kind and indulgent father. Interment was in Union Cemetery, where Oscar Fitch, Commander of the Post, delivered the burial service of the G.A.R.

OBIT: Melchier, Mrs. William

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The Mountain Democrat
December 28, 1912

Last Sad Rites

The funeral of the late Mrs. Wm. Melchior was held from the Presbyterian Church last Sunday, where many friends gathered to pay the last tribute of respect to an estimable woman. Rev. E.E. Clark was assisted in the impressive services by Mrs. S.H. Rantz and A.S. Fox, who sang appropriate numbers, and interment was in Union Cemetery.

Mrs. Ida Johnstone and Mrs. Alice Collett, of Winters, both sisters of Mrs. Melchoir, were here last Sunday to attend the last sad rites. Another sister, Mrs. Laura Cooper was unable to be here, as was Mrs. Melchior’s mother, Mrs. Henry Saling. Mr. Melchior’s two little daughters, Laura and Wilma returned to Winters with his wife’s relatives where they will remain for the present.

The Mountain Democrat
December 14, 1912

Mrs. Melchior Suddendly Summoned

The sudden death of Mrs. Will Melchior, of Mosquito, at the Placerville Sanatorium this Friday morning was a terrible shock to her husband, relatives and friends. She had been under treatment there for two weeks for a severe case of la grippe, having been ill at home for two weeks, before being brought here. Her lungs were clearing , and her condition seemed to be approaching normal, when an acute attack of heart dilatation in the early hours of this morning resulted fatally, before Dr. Reckers, her attending physician, could respond to the call which summoned him to her.

Mrs. Melchior was but thirty-eight years of age and was a native of Madison, Yolo county, where her mother and two sisters still reside; another sister residing in Mexico. Besides her stricken husband, she leaves two little daughters bereft of a mother’s care. Mrs. Jule Scherrer is a second cousin of the deceased. Arrangements for the funeral will be completed when the distant relatives are heard from, when interment will be made in Union cemetery. Much sympathy is felt for Mr. Melchior and his children in their overwhelming sorrow.

OBIT: Classen, Nomel

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The Mountain Democrat
November 16, 1912

Death of Nomel Classen

Nomel Classen, a former well-known resident of this place, passed away at the White Hospital, Sacramento, on Nov. 1st, at the age of 71 years.

Mr. Classen was a native of Germany, coming to El Dorado county in the early days, where he followed mining. He resided at Garden Valley and Kelsey for many years, and was a shift boss in the Taylor mine at one time, being an expert timber man. Mr. Classen was a member of the Ione Lodge of Odd Fellows, and his funeral, Thursday afternoon, took place from Odd Fellows’ Temple in this city, under the auspices of Morning Star Lodge, No. 20, J.F. Infield, N.G., officiating, with appropriate hymns by Mrs. S.H. Rantz and Miss Mollie Carpenter.

Mr. Classen is survived by two sons, Nomel C., and Roy Classen, of Sacramento, and two daughters, Mrs. Chas. Degan and Mrs. Geo. Thomas. He has made his home with the latter in this city, for the past year, going to Sacramento about a week ago for treatment for kidney trouble. The interment was in Union Cemetery.

OBIT: Wrenn, Howard Melton

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The Mountain Democrat
October 12, 1912

Death of Howard Melton Wrenn

The life of Howard Melton, the second son of Dr. and Mrs. J.Q. Wrenn, was snuffed out suddenly Wednesday morning, after an illness of only two or three days. Before those in attendance upon the little fellow could realize his critical condition, he had left them. A cold on his lungs rapidly developed into bronchial pneumonia and though everything was done by Doctors J.Q. and J.T. Wrenn and the consulting physician, Dr. Leisenring, to relieve his suffering, it proved unavailing and he died at 8 a.m.

Howard was 4 years and 10 months of age, a bright promising boy, and much sympathy is felt for Mrs. Wrenn and the Doctor, whose cup of sorrow has been more than full in the years he has lived in our city. The remaining children of their household are William and Agnes. Services will be held at the residence on Coloma street this Saturday by Rev. E.E. Clark assisted by Miss Agnes Alderson and A.S. Fox, and interment will be in the family plat at Union Cemetery.

OBIT: Coffin, Oliver

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The Mountain Democrat
August 14, 1912

Death of Oliver Coffin

Oliver Coffin, a well-known resident of this place, passed away at the Placerville Sanatorium, last Monday evening. He was a native of Indiana, 77 years of age, death resulting from a general decline. Mr. Coffin came to California in 1859, and settled in this vicinity, where he has since lived continuously. A miner by occupation, he, with his partner, the late Caleb Reed, operated a gravel mine at Texas Hill, east of Placerville, for many years. It was a good paying proposition, which, owing to the inability of Mr. Coffin to work it any longer, was recently sold to a company of local capitalists by himself and Mrs. Reed.

Mr. Coffin was a member of Palmyra Lodge, No. 26, F. and A.M., with which he affiliated in 1869.

The funeral took place Thursday, at Masonic Temple, Rev. S.J. Buck officiating, assisted by Mrs. S.H. Rantz and A.S. Fox. The interment was in Union Cemetery in this city.

OBIT: Hawkins, W.H.

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The Mountain Democrat
August 17, 1912

Death of W.H. Hawkins

Word was received Friday by the relatives of W.H. Hawkins that he had passed away suddenly at his home in Tuolumne that morning at three o’clock. For some years he has been a sufferer from asthma and it is supposed this was the cause of his death, although the disease was not thought to have been so far advanced and his death came as a great shock to his relatives here.

He was married in 1890 to Miss Anna Rieber, a sister of Assessor George Rieber, and with his wife moved to Kennett, Shasta County, where up to four years ago he lived, when he disposed of his business there and went to Tuolumne, where the family has since resided. His wife and three children survive him. Mrs. E. Gregor and Mrs. E. Marks, of this city, are aunts of the deceased.

He was born in Placerville fifty-two years ago; was a charter member of Mammoth Aerie, F.O.E., No. 1749, of Kennett, and a Native Son. His funeral will take place here, Sunday afternoon, under the auspices of Placerville Parlor, No. 9, N.S.G.W., of which he was also a member. The interment will be in Union Cemetery

OBIT: Schaub, Theodore H.

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The Mountain Democrat
October 24, 1914

Theo. Schaub Passes to Peace

Theodore Schaub, one of our best known citizens, passed away at his home in this city Saturday morning, after an extended illness from heart trouble which had later developed into pleuro-pneumonia. Surrounded by every attention that devoted care could suggest, he passed quietly away at an early hour into the endless sleep which, sooner or later, comes to all.

Theodore H. Schaub was born near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, December 25, 1854, and came to California with his parents when about a year old. The family located at Diamond Springs, and owned what is now known as the Larkin mine property. After the death of his mother, ten years later, young Schaub, the only child, went to Oakland, where he attended school and later was in business for a number of years, coming to Placerville in 1896 as manager of the Ohio House for McKee & Melton. He afterwards conducted the same in partnership with the late Thomas Hayden, and has since made his home here, with the exception of about eighteen months spent in Oakland after his marriage to Miss Emma McConnell, who survives him.

Theo. Schaub was a man of warm heart and generous impulses, and his many acts of kindness to those less fortunate than himself added to the many friends who sincerely mourn his loss, a wealth of beautiful floral offerings testifying to their regret and sympathy.

The funeral took place at the family residence, Rev. J.W. Winkley officiating, assisted by Misses Jessie Blair, Agnes Alderson, A.S. Fox and R. Irving, with appropriate hymns. The service of the Eagles was conducted by the local Aerie for their departed brother, who belonged to an Oakland Aerie. Interment was in the family plot in Union cemetery.

DEATH: Rodman, Mrs. A.B.

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The Mountain Democrat
February 28, 1914

Last Sad Rites

Funeral services for the late Mrs. A.B. Rodman, who died at her home in Mosquito Canyon last Friday, were held at the Presbyterian Church on Sunday, Rev. E.E. Clark officiating, assisted by Mrs. S.H. Rantz and A.S. Fox who sang several appropriate selections and interment was in Union Cemetery. Mrs. Rodman had been in failing health for a year or more and had been under medical treatment in this city for several weeks prior to her death; but her passing was, nevertheless, a sad shock to relatives and friends who did not realize the end was so near. She was a native of Glenburn, Maine, and was 62 years of age, over forty years of which had been spent in the district where she died: first as the wife of A. Melchoir, who lost his life in a runaway accident. A few years later she was married to A.B. Rodman who, with the following relatives survives to mourn her loss: her mother, Mrs. D.W.C. Benjamin of Georgetown; her brothers, Clinton Benjamin of San Francisco, W.N. Grover of Georgetown, Orrin of Mosquito, and H.N. Grover of Pino Grande. Two sisters, Mrs. W.L. Allen of Fairplay, and Mrs. Hattie Huffman of Visalia; a daughter, Mrs. C.P. Croft of Fairplay, and one son, Wm. Melchoir of Mosquito.

DEATH: Powers, Minnie

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The Mountain Democrat
January 27, 1914

Mrs. Minnie Powers Passes Away

Mrs. Minnie Powers died in this city last Wednesday after an illness of several months. She was a native of Sweden, aged 59 years, and had been a resident of California for 8 years. She is survived by a husband and several grown children. The funeral took place Friday, from the Methodist Church, Rev. S.J. Buck conducting the services and the interment was in Union Cemetery.

OBIT: Hakemoller, William Henry

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The Mountain Democrat
January 17, 1914

Mr. Hakemoller Found Dead

This community was shocked last Sunday to hear that a well known business man of Placerville, W.H. Hakemoller, had been found dead on the road near Missouri Flat. Mr. Hakemoller had gone out on Saturday to search for some horses and not finding them, had telephoned in that he would remain over night and continue the search the next day. Then word came of the finding of his dead body Sunday forenoon as stated.

Coroner Geo. A. Ruoff held an inquest Monday at 10 a.m. and the following facts were brought out: Mr. Hakemoller appeared in usual health Sunday morning, but did not ead any breakfast. He asked Charles Ramsey and Herbert Phelps to accompany him on his search for the horses, as he was stiff and sore from his long ride of the day before. Ramsey said he would do so as soon as he had finished his work, and Hakemoller saddled up and started away. Soon after a man named Jackson, who works on the Sweney place, saw Hakemoller’s horse about a mile from the house, saddled, but without a rider. He went to investigate and followed the tracks of the horse until he came to the body, about six feet from the road, lying face downward. He called Phelps and Ramsey to his assistance, and the coroner was sent for. At the inquest these witnesses testified that from all indications, Hakemoller was dead before he fell from his horse, as there was no evidence of his having been thrown. Dr. S.H. Rantz and Sheriff Hand, who went down to the scene with Coroner Ruoff, also gave their opinion as to the same fact, and the jury returned a verdict that the deceased came to his death from heart disease.

William Henry Hakemoller was born at Kelsey, this County, and was 39 years and 8 months old. He was formerly engaged in stock raising, coming here from Kelsey about three years ago, when he purchased the Round Tent Livery Stable from Fred Plunkett, which he conducted until the present time. He was a Native Son and an Odd Fellow, and these Orders had charge of the funeral; which took place Wednesday from I.O.O.F. Temple and was largely attended from all parts of the County. Rev. E.E. Clark conducted the services, assisted by Mrs. S.H. Rantz and A.S. Fox in appropriate vocal selections. The pall-bearers, representing the orders to which Mr. Hakemoller belonged were: George Rieber, James Blair, Albert Pierroz, David Hartly, James Vandergrift and Ed Alderson.

The body was laid to rest in Union Cemetery.

The deceased is survived by a widow, Mrs. Eva Hakemoller, and one child, Mildred, aged nine years.

OBIT: Morey, Abi

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The Mountain Democrat
June 29, 1912

Mrs. G.E. Morey Passes to Peace

Mr. H.S. Morey and Mrs. J.J. Crawford received a message Thursday morning announcing the death of their mother, Mrs. G.E. Morey, at Santa Clara, and Mr. Morey left on the afternoon motor for that place.

Mrs. Morey, who will be remembered by the older residents of Placerville, had reached the good old age of 92 years, and being a woman of strong mentality, had taken an active interest in life and the questions of the day, and voted at the recent primary election. About two months ago her general health commenced to break rapidly, so her death was not unexpected. She leaves, besides the children mentioned, another daughter, Mrs. Georgie West, of San Jose; and two sons, Ross, of Visalia and Ed. of Oregon. She leaves several grandchildren, among them being, Miss Bertha Crawford, of this city, Mrs. Thos. H. Lane, of Brooklyn, N.Y.; Fred Crawford, of Portland, Ore; Mrs. Samuel Eva and Arthur Morey, of San Francisco; and Frank Morey, of this city, besides several great-grandchildren.

In accordance with her wishes, the body will be cremated at San Jose and the interment will be in the family plat in this city, probably Sunday.

(Transcribers note: Buried in Union Cemetery. Headstone says her name is Abi Morey.)

OBIT: Franke, Emma A. (Wuthe)

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The Mountain Democrat
April 1, 1899

On a Visit to Sick Daughter

Mr. C. Bitterman, father-in-law of Herman Franke, arrived from Oakland on last Thursday evening’s passenger, to be at the sick bed of his daughter, Mrs. Franke, whose condition, we regret to say, is serious, and alarming to the friends of the family.

The Mountain Democrat
April 8, 1899

A Sad Bereavement

The death last Sunday at her residence in this city, Mrs. Herman Franke, nee Emma A. Wuthe, was after a long and painful illness. She was less than thirty years old and was a very intelligent and estimable lady. She was married to her devoted husband on the 28th of July, 1896. Her nearest surviving relatives are her husband, one child, mother, step-father, two brothers and one sister-in-law, all of whom were at her funeral last Monday. The religious services at the Presbyterian church last Monday were conducted by Rev. W.H.P. McDonald, with music by Mrs. Bland, Miss Susie Stewart and Messrs. Irving and Fox. With sincere sorrow, symbolized by numerous floral offerings, the ladies of Leona Rebekah Degree Lodge, of which she was a member, and many citizens, joined at church and Cemetery, to attest a common sorrow.

(Transcribers note: She is buried in Union Cemetery, Placerville.)

OBIT: Irwin, Eunice E. (Garfield)

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The Mountain Democrat
January 4, 1913
Page 6

A Devoted Mother Passes to Peace

Another loved mother in Israel passed to the reward of the faithful on Wednesday, at 3:30 a.m., when Mrs. Eunice E. Irwin breathed her last at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Thos. O. Hardie, on Main street. Mrs. Irwin had been in feeble health for several years, and had suffered much pain, with angelic sweetness and patience. Her last illness was the result of a fall sustained several weeks ago; since when, a shaking palsy, from which she had suffered a long time, gave way to symptoms of paralysis and she sank into restful, quiet sleep, to wake in another world.

Eunice E. Irwin (nee Garfield) was born March 31, 1833, in Oakland county, Michigan. In 1852 she left home, joined an emigrant train for California and landed at Sacramento, in September, 1852. She later met the late Charles F. Irwin and they were married at Sacramento, Aug. 22, 1855, and moved to Diamond Springs, this county, where they resided until 1867, when they moved to Placerville, where on the 1st day of January, 1868, Mr. Irwin entered upon his duties as County Judge, which office he held until 1880. Since the death of Judge Irwin in 1901, she has resided at the old home in the city, with her daughter, Mr. T.O. Hardie. Three children were born to them, Mrs. Minnie E. McClure, now of Berkeley; Fred Irwin and Ada M. Hardie, of this city; and six grandchildren. Ada, Samuel Irwin, and Robt. D. McClure, Alma B. and Irwina Hardie, and Anda Irwin.

Mrs. Irwin was devoted to her home life, where her affections centered and where her dainty little figure and sweet face will be most sadly missed. She had often talked calmly of passing from earth and had made several requests in that connection, among them that there be no floral display, and that her pall bearers be selected from the Native Sons rather than place the responsibility upon the few friends remaining from former years. These requests were faithfully carried out by her children, whose loving care surrounded her to the last.

Funeral services were held from the Presbyterian church this Friday at 2 p.m., Rev. E.E. Clark officiating, and a quartette including Miss M. Carpenter, Mrs. S.H. Rantz, A.S. Fox and Prof. Wm. Bland rendered several selections, after which interment was made in the family plot in Union Cemetery, the following serving as pall bearers: J.F. Limpinsel, Geo. Schiff, Max Mierson, P.S. Tracy, Warren Larkin, and Abe Darlington.

OBIT: Morey, Ellen M.

ladisatt — 2009-10-22 00:22:28Z

The Mountain Democrat
April 4, 1908
Page 1

Mrs. Ellen M. Morey Called by Death

The many friends of the family were shocked and saddened to hear the news of the death of Mrs. Ellen M. Morey wife of H.S. Morey at her home on High Street, which occurred near the noon hour on Wednesday. Her last illness was due to severe bowel trouble and was of brief duration, she having been ill only since Monday, though she had been in failing health for a number of years, and had suffered two slight strokes of paralysis.

Mrs. Morey was ____ years of age and a native of Bangor, Maine, from whence she and Mr. Morey came to California in Dec. 1863. They have been residents of Placerville since Jun3 3rd ’97, and both have been prominent in the business, social and musical life of the place. Besides her sorrowing neighbors, Mrs. Morey leaves three children, Mrs. S.Eva and Arthur Morey of San Francisco, and Frank Morey who is associated with his father in the foundry business here, also three grand-children Jamie and Morey Eva, and Henry Morey, Jr. On receiving the news of her critical illness, Mrs Eva, and Arthur Morey hastened home, on an hour’s notice, only to arrive after their mother had passed away. Funeral services were held at the residence this Friday at 2:00 p.m. under the auspices of Fallen Leaf Chapter No. 90, O.E.S. of which organization Mrs. Morey was a devoted member. Rev. E.E. Clark served as chaplain and a quartette composed of Miss Carpenter, Mrs. S.H. Rantz, A.S. Fox and Wm. Bland sang appropriate selections. A wealth of floral tributes testified to the esteem in which the deceased was held by a large circle of friends who deeply sympathize with her bereaved family in the hour of their great trial.

The following gentlemen served as pall bearers; Judge Arnot, M. P. Bennett, Thos. Clark, E.W. Witmer, S.G. Beach and Chas. Seymour, and interment was in Union Cemetery, where a simple service was held consisting of a prayer and a song – “Good night, it is morning now, Good night I am going home: I have done my work, I have kept my faith and the Master bids me come.”

DEATH: Gunn, Minnie

ladisatt — 2009-10-22 00:21:22Z

The Mountain Democrat
February 27, 1915
Page 2

Died at Roseville

Mrs. Minnie Gunn died at Roseville, Placer County, last Sunday at the age of 52 years, and her remains were brought to Placerville for burial, the funeral taking place Tuesday afternoon with interment in Union Cemetery. The deceased formerly lived in this city. She leaves two married daughters, Mrs. Hattie Miller of Roseville and Mrs. Evelyn Miller of San Diego, also a husband, H.A. Gunn of Smith’s Flat, this county.

DEATH: Hicks, Sarah

ladisatt — 2009-10-22 00:20:20Z

The Mountain Democrat
January 22, 1881
Page 3

At Hick’s Ranch, four miles above Placerville, Thursday, January 20th, Mrs. Sarah Hicks, a native of Cornwall, England, aged 66 years.

(Deceased was the mother of Mrs. Ed. H. Evans of this city, and of Messrs William, Henry and John Davy, all of whom were present at her death bed. Mrs. Hicks was highly respected by all who knew her and beloved by a large circle of neighbors and friends. Her funeral will take place from the Episcopal Church, in this city at 11:o’clock this morning.)

(Transcribers note: Buried in Union Cemetery, Placerville)

Re: OBIT: Allen, John Page

TheGenealogyGenie — 2009-09-23 23:43:17Z

Thank you kindly for posting the obituary.

Jeannie
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