03 Dec 1920
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Newspaper
Dispatch Democrat
Location
Ukiah, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1920
Page
1
Ukiah sketches cover surgeries in progress for a Saratoga Springs boy after appendicitis and multiple local marriages, including Samuel C. Pickle and Blanche Sawyers. Mentions of merchants, a California battleship band, and visits by Ross Ryder and others frame a busy week in Ukiah with births listed and far flung work plans.
Millard Carlson entered a guilty plea in superior court last Tuesday to rape. He received a suspended sentence to San Quentin and was placed on probation.
Charles McGaha, sought by a Sherwood valley girl on a statutory charge, was found in Petaluma Monday and will be tried here on the charge in the near future.
Four Mendosa brothers fell ill after eating canned shrimp Monday night. Will, John, and Joe suffered cramps while Alex treated them before also becoming sick. Dr Preston and assistant staff aided all four until transporting them to Fort Bragg hospital, where they improved and returned home by Friday morning.
Albion, November 30. Al Cunningham, a brakeman for the Albion railroad, was killed this afternoon in an accident near Camp 15. He had worked here eight years and was well known and liked. Survived by his wife and a son about 17.
Harold Hiatt of Hopland wed Christina Ericson of Los Angeles in a November 22 ceremony in Los Angeles. Hiatt is son of Mr. and Mrs. T. L. Hiatt of Hopland, where he has resided. Bride’s father J. Erison is a Los Angeles businessman. The couple, well known locally, went to Fresno after the wedding where the groom holds a government post. Also noted are weekend visitors Mr. and Mrs. George Burkhardt of Potter Valley in Ukiah.
A plan for financing a large auditorium and clubhouse for Ukiah was presented to the American Legion, backed by the Chamber of Commerce. Subscriptions reached about 4000 dollars from a small turnout as organizers consider a 10000 dollar bungalow style facility or a 250000 dollar grandbuild project with a premium design by Maybeck, funded by multiple local groups and citizens.
The Ukiah Odd Fellows journeyed twenty four strong to Upper Lake last Saturday night and performed the second degree. The third degree will be presented at Kelseyville in the near future.
Deputy Sheriff Ward Ries of Fort Bragg was en route to San Francisco to find Len Edwards, wanted for passing numerous bad checks. Edwards, employed by Union Lumber Co. at Fort Bragg, deposited ten dollars, built a pass book, then cashed a $50 check and three more for $25 with several men before leaving for San Francisco. Ries returned to Ukiah Wednesday unable to locate Edwards.
Nae Ford local dealer has received a car load of Studebakers for delivery to local people who have become Studebaker converts. The shipment includes three light sixes and a sedan. Studebaker is gaining favor rapidly here and is one of several carloads disposed of by Ford in the past six months.
Mabel Mehurin sues for divorce from Rupert L. Mahurin in the superior court. Wm. Perekka petitions for letters of administration on Annie Perekka estate, valued around 1500 dollars, largely realty located at Fort Brage.
David J Collier Ukiah's respected citizen died in the city last Tuesday night from paralysis. The funeral was held yesterday with a large crowd attending. Born November 5 1845 in Missouri he came to California in 1863 and later settled in Lake County and Ukiah. He leaves six children and two sisters. He once drove stage between Petaluma and Santa Rosa and helped sow wheat on the land where Santa Rosa's courthouse now stands.
The jury found Harry Johnson not guilty in People v Johnson on a statutory offense against Lily Pedotti of Gualala after a prior hung jury. The verdict followed deliberations lasting a little over an hour.
A mistaken impression circulated about the big card party by the ladies auxiliary of the American Legion. The event is open to the general public at Odd Fellows hall, with 50 cent score cards on sale to benefit the legion and auxiliary building fund. Coffee and sandwiches will be served, and players should arrive by 8 o'clock for the tournament start.
Joan Sagehorn a prominent resident of the Willits section was in Ukiah on business yesterday.
J H Clarke, a prominent Branscomb rancher, traveled to Ukiah last week for treatment of an infected hand wound. Doctors feared possible amputation but the infection responded to treatment and he is no longer in danger.
Mendocino County schools superintendent will speak at the Saturday Afternoon Club meeting on December fourth. Hostesses are Mrs Elmer Gibson Mrs s oL Rea and Mrs P W Nandy assisting, with the event at Mrs Gibson’s home at o’clock.
In Superior Court Judge White presided as Bloom sought 10000 damages from Allen and Doxsie for injuries as a stage passenger between Fort Bragg and Point Arena. The November 23 1918 accident occurred when Bloom was crushed between the stage and a bank while passengers helped remove a road slide. A motion for non suit was granted and the case dismissed.
The steamer G. C. Lindauer was taken off the rocks at Albion by the Sea Queen tug from San Francisco with Capt. Beck as pilot. The hull showed no serious damage though the tail shaft was sprung, making the propeller unusable. Lumber cargo remained aboard and will be transferred to the Pasadena in San Francisco for shipment south.
Government weatherman Dr McCowen notes November precipitation at 10.51 inches, surpassing 1893 totals, while season figures show 17.25 inches this year versus 18.36 last year. He records Jupiter Pluvius performances over fifty years with current momentum.
Mrs Paul J Dowling formerly Miss Helen Aldrich of this city stood on the reviewing stand with President-Elect Harding and his wife during their Texas visit. She called the first couple plain wholesome American folks and was introduced to the first gentleman and first lady of the land.
Eddie Stout, a well known former athlete, figures in cross city racing coverage. The bulletin notes his involvement and outlines upcoming regional events and expectations for his performance.
Estate of August Kalberg and related estates feature inheritance tax appraisals confirmed and final administrator discharges. Several cases set for December hearings or publications, with orders for publication, decrees, guardianship transfers, and support or alimony arrangements. Names include Kalberg Silva Weldon Mazzanti Davis Valenti Ruddick Mathews Boldon Bilodeau Day Hopper Schafer Mitchell Ranch Schefer Luprandi Wilson Russ Edwards Pickle Schlessinger.
The Ukiah Fire Department held a reunion banquet before their business meeting. Many old time smokeyeaters attended, and a large number of new membership applications were received. The annual New Year Eve ball was discussed for December with a special meeting on the 18th, and the next ball will mark the 42nd annual event. The general committee includes Fred McKenzie Ki Barker Roy Lowe L I G Divals Connolly Franny Prathe to head decorations.
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