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Newspaper
Dispatch Democrat
Location
Ukiah, California, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1919
Page
3
Ukiah California published weekly on Friday detailing local civic notices and community updates. The issue reflects Ukiah Mendocino County California climate and public notices from January 10 1919 with period typography and local matter.
Theodore Roosevelt former president dies at Oyster Bay and prompts swift national reflection on his career leadership. Headlines court speculation on successors, party unity, and the upcoming peace terms as Wilson gains prominence amid wartime aftermath.
Holman, formerly of Wil- Tits, who enlisted in Uncle Sam’s service, arrived safely in Paris on December 1 and now serves as head of the physical training department. He is likely stationed at Garevres around 100 miles from Paris. He reports meeting fellow soldiers and continuing his duties abroad.
Local growers advertise a full line of fruit trees from Silva Bergtholdt nurseries through Cox Hardware Co. The notice promotes ordering now with emphasis on reliability and variety.
Continued from page one the Sacramento letter outlines abortive efforts to block Wright as speaker. San Francisco delegation opts not to contest, governor seeks quiet compromise. Gandier leads senate faction, while others plan delays through Sheppard amendment challenges. Wets push legal questions and two year postponement to let Californians decide via referendum. Legislative battles loom with hopes of end of next week.
Arcata December 30 Miss Alta Dillingham Mendocino City a graduate of Mendocino high school now attending Humboldt State Normal tied for highest grades during the first term of the current school year. Miss Doris Henry of Fort Bragg high school teaching at Humboldt State Normal tied for second high place with two students from Del Norte county for the fall term of this year.
Former well known Ukiah physician Dr C B Peirce is accepted in the Xp. Ad. details unclear due to damaged text. The notice hints at a homecoming or arrival event for Dr Peirce, with local interest in his return.
A look at Mendocino county offices shows Lee as County Tax Collector winning strong public support due to diligence and wit. Jennie J. Mathews remains popular as County Auditor with deputy T M Cleland. Roy Good new school superintendent and Miss Layton bring teaching experience. Mrs Porterfield retires, Miss Taylor departs, and Judge White continues as superior judge. Sheriff Byres retains wide support after two terms, with crime down. Undersheriff Billy Gibson and County Surveyor Hagar Smith continue in trusted posts. Bob Cleveland succeeds as county clerk.
Mrs Mary Watson died in Ukiah January 8 and was buried in Redwood Valley cemetery. Funeral services were held at Cleland's funeral parlors conducted by Dr J E B Moore. Born in Solano County in 1860 she moved to Redwood Valley in girlhood and later married J Watson River. They resided in Redwood Valley and other locations in Nevada and California.
Mrs. Watson, long time California resident from Potter Valley to Ukiah, honored in a Methodist church service. Dr. Moore delivered a eulogy praising her life and character. Survived by husband A. J. Watson of Akina, daughter Mrs. Joe Weselsky of All, two sisters Mrs. J. Y Roberts of San Jose and Mrs. Wameson of Redwood Valley.
Fragmentary text mentions Lillian and Ethel, a Cum mings family, a husband and three children, with possible reference to forces in France. Content is incomplete and names are uncertain due to OCR issues.
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