New Cases Filed With Co Clerk In Probate and Civil Actions
A flood of civil and probate matters fills the docket with filings by Wayne P. Burke and other counsel. Matters include a $1,000 actual and $1,500 punitive breach of contract suit over Eagle Case accessories, and postponement of sale of estate realty until February 1 1937 under the Moratorium Act.
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Wayne P. Burke
Philip Strizzotti
Alex Tsarrias
Willits
J. C. Hurley
Lois M. Sabin
Theodore R. Bridenstine
Ann Bridenstine
Vira O'Farrall
John Bridenstine
Harry Bride
de Bonis
Charles Bucknell
Charles Icasch
Lottie Doyle
John A. Doyle
Vickie Wilson
Dave Poe
Mary Poe
Taft & Spurr
Anna FE. DeRosier
Dorothy Hulbert
Cloverdate
Delmar DeRosier
Philo
Emil DeRosier
Big Bar Estate
Edward Carver
Mildred Mast
Macy Geak
Redwood Highway
Hopland
Jesse E. Nichols
J. OH. Beman
San Francisco
Edelle M. Couch
James E. Busch
Robert C. Crouch
Mary Alice Pord
Elmer L. Ford
Ukiah
H. L. Preston
Fort Bragg
Frost visits Ukiah en route to Potter Valley home
Willits ranchman Dave Frost passed through Ukiah briefly on Friday while traveling to Potter Valley to visit his son Orvil. He was met there by Orvil’s brother Werth of Redwood Valley, accompanied by his wife and her mother, Mrs. Maggie Endicott.
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Dave Frost
Willits
Ukiah
Potter Valley
Orvil
Werth
Redwood Valley
Maggie Endicott
Frost
Giraffe Described as World’s Tallest Quadruped Curiosity
A writer in the St. Louis Globe-Democrat notes the giraffe stands out among quadrupeds with a disproportionately long neck and front legs. He suggests the animal’s design arose from nature’s sportive mood, creating a creature built for height and peculiar drinking habits.
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St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Three Sets of Senators for the U S Since 1789
When the nation's first senate met on May 14 1789 ten states participated and two senators from each state formed three classes. One class drew two year terms another four and the third six. Lot assignments ensured no two same state senators shared a class. New states joined by lot to keep three equal classes with staggered six year terms.
River Uphill Flow Explained by Sloping Earth
The United States Geological Survey reports that sea level at the equator is about three miles farther from Earth's center than at the poles. The Mississippi mouth sits four miles farther from Earth's center than its source, illustrating uphill flow despite gravity as water runs from higher to lower surface levels.
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United States Geological Survey
Bridal Bead Garment Describes Borneo Bride Attire
A description from Bits Magazine details a Borneo bridal costume made entirely of beads. The gown lacks a train and features beadwork from armpits to knees with a long fringe at the hem, covering the body with bead designs.
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Borneo
Borneo Pride Ias
Eatire
Th-Bits
Tomb of Hawaii King Lunalilo Rumors of Burial Place
The tomb of Lunalilo sixth king of Tiawaui lies opposite the city hall on King Street. He wished to be buried in a tomb built by his father Chirlea Kanaina in Kawalahua church grounds. Unlike other Hawaiian monarchs he is not buried in the royal mausoleum in Nuuanu valley.
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Hawaii
Lunalilo
Tiawaui
King Street
Chirlea Kanaina
Kawalahua
Kamehameha
Nuuanu
Naming Washington Arkansas: oldest town and state capital
Washington Arkansas is described as the state’s oldest town and county seat, cradle of Arkansas history, and the only town to have produced a cabinet member. It claims to have contributed many prominent residents and to have served as the state capital during the Civil War.
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Washington
Ark
Washington, Ark
Arkansas
Chinese Are Gamblers World’s Inveterate Gamblers
Chinese are described as the world’s most inveterate gamblers with tales of families losing possessions including daughters within hours. The piece notes in New York that frequent changes in ownership of hundreds of Chinese laundries reflect a game of fan tan rather than ordinary sales.
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China
New York City
Collier’g Weekly
Eisteddfod Expression of Welsh National Life
A New York Times writer says the eisteddfod is the supreme expression of Welsh national life. He notes Welsh independence in intellect and language keeps identity distinct, with large and small eisteddfods held worldwide wherever Welsh communities form choirs.
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Bardie Assembly
London
Great Britain
New York Times
Common Mole Needs Food Often Says Tit Bits Note
A Tit Bits magazine excerpt by Oliver C. Pike explains the common mole must eat every few hours to survive. It notes moles work under damp ground, tunnel quickly, and create long underground tracks across meadows while foraging for worms.
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Oliver C. Pike
Swearing Fines Fund La Guayra Church in Venezuela
Fines collected from swearing funded a unique La Guayra church known as Iglesia de la Santissima Curramba or The Church of the Most Holy Damn. The port city, seven miles from Caracas, sits amid the Andes foothills and is famed for its storied past dating to 1567.
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la Guayra
Venezuela
Om Serpentine Railread
Caracas
Datlie
The Janizaries Rise and Fall in Ottoman History
The Janizaries, an infantry force of the Ottoman Empire, began under Orkhan around 180. They grew powerful, serving as bodyguards and nerve of the army, and were kept in Constantinople and select cities. Rebellions in 1820 led to suppression by Sultan Mahmoud II, with barracks burned and mass executions and banishments following the royal proclamation abolishing the corps.
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Turkey
Ocan Orkhan
Constantinople
Mahmoud II
Auto Crash at Redwood Highway Injures Eureka Workers
The Blue Lake Advocate reports a collision near a grade crossing on the Redwood highway south of Eureka between Jack Prather’s truck and a mill section car. Seven Dolbeer & Carson Lumber employees and two Eureka youths were injured. serious cases include Charles Pastors and Jack Prather, both at St Joseph's hospital. Others injured were Frank Salla Rudolph Dolling Henry O'Brien Fred Holtz John Savaniviteh Harvid Malcolm and Edward Sousa. All are recovering at home or hospital after treatment. Vehicle damage suggests moderate speed and no rollover. tools in a small accompanying car caused many injuries.
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Blue Lake Advocate
Jack Prather
Harvey Prather
Eureka
Prather
Ukiah
Dolbeer & Carson Lumber Company
Harvey D. Prather
Elk River
Charlies Pastors
Bayview
Carson
Young Prather
St. Joseph's Hospital
Frank Salla
Rudolph Dolling
Henry O'Brien
Fieldbrook
Fred Holtz
Forman
John Savaniviteh
Harvid Malcolm
Edward Sousa
Walt Hammersmith Shot in Accident Near Hopland
Walter Hammersmith son of William Hammersmith of Hopland was seriously wounded Friday by accidental shotgun discharge while returning from a trip with two companions. He is at the county hospital under Dr H O Cleland care, making satisfactory progress. Patrolman Dick White gave first aid and brought him to the hospital.
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Walter Hammersmith
William Hammersmith
Hopland
H. O. Cleland
Hammersmith
Dick White
Popular Potter Girl Is Wed at Lakeport
Donald Charles Uischner of Lakeport wed Miss Ruth Gibbins of Potter Valley in a Thanksgiving day ceremony at the Lakeport Methodist Church. Rev. A. B. Cecil officiated with Ada Stipp as organist and George Bossert singing I Love You Truly. The couple plans to reside in Lakeport after a honeymoon trip.
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Donald Charles Uischner
Lakeport
Ruth Gibbins
Potter Valley
Cecil
Catherine Uisebner
Donald Utschner
Earl Gibbins
Ada Stipp
George Bossert
Walter Gibbins
Charles Uischner
Uischner
Newlywds
Lakeport Press
Remains of Inmate Found In the Hills East of Hospital
Four local youths discover a bleached skull in a gulch east of Ukiah. Sheriff Williams and Deputy Bishop locate the remains, identified as Fred Armstrong, an Mendocino State hospital inmate who escaped in March. It is uncertain if death resulted from exposure or other causes amid severe conditions last March. Armstrong had four years at the hospital and prior escape attempts.
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Wilds
Ukiah
Mendocino State Hospital
Eric Quilici
Raymond Rampone
Mario Valentini
Douglas Ashton
E. L. Williams
Earl Bishop
Fred Armstrong
Armstrong
Los Angeles
LeCroix
Potter Valley Ranch Leased to Otto Ciliow
Mrs Grace Hudson of Ukiah leases her Potter valley ranch to Otto Ciliow who will sub rent the hill land to Robert Brush. C Gillow will use the cultivated acreage for wheat and alfalfa.
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Potter Ranch
Grace Hudson
Ukiah
Potter Valley
Otto Ciliow
Robert Brush
Cglelow
Alfnalfi
Thanksgiving Guests At Willits Home
Mr and Mrs Frank Davidson and Rose Haeht were Thanksgiving guests of Mr and Mrs Henry Hacht of Willits, staying for a holiday gathering with local hosts and family.
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Frank Davidson
Rose Haeht
Mr.o
Henry Hacht
Willits
Mrs Orlenia Emms Visits In Santa Rosa
Mrs Orlenia Emms visited Mrs Porterfield and other friends in Santa Rosa last week as she traveled through the area.
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Orlenia Emms
Porterfield
Santa Rosa
Edwin Simonson Visits Utah on Dispatch-Democrat Business
Edwin Simonson of Willits traveled to Utah on Wednesday for business and paid a Welcome Visit to the Dispatch-Democrat.
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Edwin Simonson
Willits
Utah
Dispatch
Visit of Mr W R Cox to Ukiah at Mrs Anker’s home
Mr W R Cox of San Francisco stayed in Ukiah from Monday to Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Neil Anker. Cox and his late husband formerly lived in Ukiah when he owned the Victory theater now known as the State theater, which he built.
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W. R. Cox
San Francisco
Ukiah
Neil Anker
Cox
Victory Theater
Empire Executives Name Point Arena Vice President
The Executive Board of the Redwood Empire association in San Francisco named J. J Gaylor of Point Arena as vice president and executive board member from Mendocino county. George Ho berg became chairman of the Tourists Protection committee and vice president from Lake county. The board thanked President George P. Anderson for efforts to secure a four lane approach to the Golden Gate bridge via Waldo, and opposed borrowing funds from Empire counties and northern counties to finance the approach President. Alvierova presided at the meeting of Cre board.
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Redwood Empire Association
San Francisco
J. J Gaylor
Point Arena
Mendocino County
George Hoberg
Lake County
George P. Anderson
The
Empire Association
Golden Gate Bridge
Waldo
Empire
Alvierova
Cre Board
Hurley of Yreka Visits for Thanksgiving with Brother’s Family
Jore EO Hurley of Yreka spent Thanksgiving with his brother Attorney Joe Hurley’s family. He was en route home from Sacramento after attending a Teachers Institute meeting. He serves as assistant superintendent of schools in Shasta County.
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Jore EO Hurley
Yreka
Joe. Hurley
Oon Bibs
Sacramento
Ceachers Institute
Shasta County
Patton Family Visit Highlights Point Arena Ties
Mr Patton, principal of Dorington school near Point Arena, visited the area with Mrs Robit Lawson, his daughter. Increased enrollment at Dorington necessitates an additional part time teacher, and Mrs Lawson is understood to have been tendered and accepted the position.
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Mrooane Mra Dpaed Patton
Point Arena
Robit Lawson
Patdon
Dorington
Lawson
Mrs Davis Named Society Editor at Redwood Journal
Mrs. George W. Davis succeeds Miss Joan Fraser as society editor while Fraser moves to the city desk three weeks ago. Davis is an active club worker and ready to handle new duties to everyone's satisfaction.
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George W. Davis
Joan Fraser
Redwood Journal
Four Classes of Indian Pipes Described by Writer
A Kansas City Times writer outlines four classes of Indian pipes: personal pipes smaller in size, medicine pipes often decorated with fetishes, council pipes with ornate carving and feathers, and peace pipes with two or more stems enabling several people to smoke together.
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Kansas City
Samphire Harvest Between Cliffs Mentioned in Dover
An account notes samphire an aroma plant used for pickles growing in chalky cliffs near Dover. The passage warns of the difficult gathering described as a dreadful trade in King Lear and observes the pickled product sold in small cliffside shops.
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Clits
Dover
Triaiesly
Coast Man's Sister Priscilla Foy Dies at 67
Mrs Priscilla Foy sister of John Doyle of Fort Bragg died Sunday in Redwood sanitarium Eureka at age 67. She had long been a resident of Blue Lake. Funeral services were held at the Adventist church in Arcata.
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Priscilla Foy
John Doyle
Fort Bragg
Redwood Sanitarium
Eureka
Blue Lake
Adventist Church
Arcata
Joe N. M. Ball Sons Win Grade and Surfacing Bid
Berkeley firm Joe N. M. Ball Sons are low bidders and awarded the contract to grade and surface one and three fourths miles of state routes No. 48 from McDonald to the Sea highway at the Oaks and near Clow Creek.
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Gets Coast
JOE N. M. Ball Sons of
Berkeley
McDonald-to-the-Sea
the Oaks
Clow Creek
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U. S
Walt Hammersmith
Susan Neep
Empire Executives Name Point Arenan
Ukiah Farmers’ Club
Farmers’ Club Dairy Feed
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