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Newspaper

Dispatch Democrat

Location

Ukiah, California, United States of America

Date

Jan 24, 1919

Page

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Social and such Activities Amid Peace Era Reflections

An editorial voice reflects on renewed optimism after waves of epidemic and the calming sense of returning to regular life. It notes the resilience of Americans to pursue worthwhile aims and mentions Mrs. Frank Fredericks, a San Francisco club leader, who died from Spanish influenza while nursing others. The piece also pays tribute to the Heger family burial procession in Ukiah and extends condolences to bereaved relatives.

California Frank Fredericks San Francisco Fredericks California Federation ‘of Women’s Clubs Stanford Court Bellevue California Federation of Women's Clubs Herbert Cable Saturday Afternoon Kosmos Club Jacob Heger Ukiah Kate Davis Kansas Richard Tutt Elmhurst J. J. Hibberd Yorkville Mathews Alta Mathews Berkeley A. J. Heger A. Parkins

Bragg Girl Miss Mary Devilbiss Hosts Dinner Return

Miss Mary Devilbiss of Ft Bragg visited local friends, a graduate of the local high school. She attended a fine dinner Monday evening hosted by Mr and Mrs Walter Hildreth with guests including D Chilson Nina Bowyan Ruby Dowsob and others.

Bragg Mary Devilbiss Ft. Bragg Mary Walter Hildreth D. Chilson Nina Bowypan Ruby Dowsob Mary Evilbis

Mendocino Wonderland Draws Montana Visitors

Ms Volney Seawell visited San Francisco for a few days last week accompanied by Mrs Sydney Phillips a charming Butte Montana matron. Phillips plans several weeks in San Francisco visiting the Seawell home and expressed a desire to see the Mendocino County attractions her hostess has spoken of.

Volney Seawell San Francisco Sydney Phillips Butte Montana

Local grads head to Berkeley to resume college work

Among the well known young people leaving this week end for Berkeley to resume their work at the university are the Misses Elinor Thomas and Leila Gibson and Ross Ryder and Terrill Duncan, all graduates of the local high school who have been enjoying a prolonged holiday owing to the postponement of college work.

Berkeley University Elinor Thomas Leila Gibson Ross Ryder Terrill Duncan

Mrs Lierly and Dr Long Visit San Francisco Figure

Mrs Jerry Lierly passed through this city last Saturday after a prolonged stay in San Francisco. She was accompanied by Dr Long and Dr Hong of Buena Vista Hospital who plan a mountain rest after two months treating influenza patients in the city. Dr Long was formerly married to Miss Lierly, who died a year after their marriage.

Jerry Lierly San Francisco Ong Hong Buena Vista Hospital Dr. Long Jr Sierly J. Q. White W. P. Thomas Peachland Sonoma Co Ruth BH Willis W.H. Fuller Mendocino J. A. Jamison Ukiah Washington John C. Byrnes Oakland Coast Gov. Markham Mendocino Asylum T. L. Carothers Anna Mervin Max M. Carothers Charles J. Ellis

Burke House Dinner Delights Town Guests Arrive

Last evening Mr and Mrs G C Burke hosted a delightful dinner party at their Bil Robles suburban home. The table decor was artistic and the menu delicious, served with gracious hospitality. Town guests included Miss Nona Liddley Dr and Mrs S L Rea Dr and Mrs F E Rea and T J Weldon.

G. C. Burke Bil Robles Burke Nona ‘Liddley S. L. Rea F. E. Rea T. J. Weldon

Max Thelen Named Head of Public Service Division

Separation of the public service and accounting divisions of the Railroad Administration takes effect February 1. Max Thelen, ex chairman of the California Railroad Commission, is appointed head of the Division of Public Service to handle relations among the public shippers and the Federal controlled roads. Thelen, who married Ora Muir of Ukiah and Willits, Mendocino County, is well known locally.

Public Service Railroad Administration Hines Max Thelen California Railroad Commission Division of Mendocino County Ora Muir H. B. Muir Ukiah Willits

Good Rainfall In Coast Section Fort Bragg

Nine inches of rain fell on the coast since January 9, totaling 21 inches this season through yesterday, compare with 10 inches last year. No major damage reported from the late week storm. A small slide on the Fort Bragg Willits line delayed passengers about an hour, and Willits Eureka traffic faced two days of delay due to slides. Helifter rose 46 feet at Scotia and Wembridge river climbed 18 feet in the open valley.

Fort Bragg W. F. Fuller Fort Bragg-Willits Willits Hureka Scotia Wembridge

Rally of Epworth Leaguers Thursday

Epworth League rally planned at North Methodist church next Thursday features statewide speakers. A 6:30 banquet will have H. E. Beels as toastmaster and Dr. A. C. Stevens among the speakers. Rev. Brink will give the welcome, followed by a large sing. Jas. Stinchcomb will visit Wednesday and Potter Valley with a delegation expected.

Epworth League of the North Methodist Church H. E. Beels A. C. Stevens Brink League Jas, Stinchcomb Potter Valley

Frank Sandelin and Stella Return from San Francisco

Frank Sandelin and his daughter Stella came back Tuesday from San Francisco where they visited Walter Sandelin before his departure for France. Walter sailed Wednesday through the Panama Canal aboard a merchant ship loaded with flour bound for France. He remains in the merchant marine service.

Frank Sandelin Stella San Francisco Walter Sandelin France Panama Canal Merchant Marine Service

War Savings Certificates best investment extant

War Savings Certificates present the best investment option available, claimed as superior to other bonds. The article urges readers to consider these certificates as a secure, government-backed savings vehicle offering reliable returns.

Lawrence Waugh Writes Relatives From Germany

Sergeant Lawrence Waugh reports from Miserich Germany that he is safe and well after months on the front. He recounts battles from Lorraine to Champagne and Argonne Meuse drives, notes censorship, praises conditions, and hopes to return home soon though a date is uncertain. He sends love to his sister Mrs. Benson Edwards and all the family.

Lawrence Waugh Germany Benson Edwards Miserich Lorraine Chalindrey

Weather roundup shows weekly high 61 and low 43

The past week's maximum temperature reached 61 and the minimum 43. Rain totaled 3.83 inches, bringing January to date to 7.28 inches and the season to date to 17.81 inches. Year-to-date comparison notes last season had 9.58 inches by this time.

Please Claim Property from Red Grass Hospital Loans

Notice to individuals who loaned bedding clothing or other items to the Red Grass hospital or its patients to claim them at Home Service headquarters Davis garage by January 22. Unclaimed items will be disposed of after the deadline per the Chairman of Home Service.

Red Grass ‘Hospital Home Service Davis Garage

Serious Injury to Harry Milne

Santa Rosa January 23 Harry Milne a well known railroad man and brother of Mrs Fred Shire of Sebastopol Mrs Elmer Potter and Mrs Sunde of Petaluma and Walter Milne of Willits was brought down from the north yesterday and taken to the Railroad hospital in San Francisco suffering from an injury feared may prove fatal He was on duty in the yard at Willits when he stepped in front of a moving locomotive in charge of a hostler and was severely injured being knocked headlong Local examination showed him critically injured and it was decided to send him to San Francisco as quickly as possible.

Santa Rosa Harry Milne Fred Shire Sebastopol Elmer Potter Sunde Petaluma Walter Milne Willits San Francisco

Candidates for Annapolis 10 to be examined

Every young man in the congressional district aged 16 to 20 should be interested in the examinations for appointment to Annapolis naval academy. The competitive examination will be held on Feb 8 at convenient places to be announced later. Those desiring to take the examination should notify Congressman Clarence F. Lea in Washington D C no later than Feb 1.

Annapolis Naval Academy Clarence F. Lea Washington D. C

Christen Church Service Reminds Members of Sunday Schedule

Every member of the church is urged to be present at the 11 a m worship. Bring your friends. Following communion the sermon will be Autocracy and Bolshevism and the Church. Bible school at 10 a m C. & 6:30 p m. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7:30 p m. The wearing of influenza masks is requested.

Bible School

Walter Mackey Dies in Oregon After Ukiah Stay

Local friends report Walter Mackey died in Oregon several days earlier. He lived in Ukiah for several months while operating a chair at the Cameron barber shop, and will be remembered by the community for his presence here.

Walter Mackey Oregon Mackey Cameron

Farm Bureau to Ship Hogs January 28 1919

The Farm Bureau will ship hogs next Tuesday January 28. Parties with hogs for sale should list them at the Farm Bureau Office in Ukiah at least two days before the shipment.

Farm Bureau Ukiah

Fruit trees for sale at Cox Hardware Co outlet

Now is the time to order fruit trees and shrubs from Silva-Bergtholdt nurseries, carried by Cox Hardware Co. Always reliable.

Silva- Bergtholdt Nurseries Cox Hardware Co

Wel Known Woodsman James Truhler Dies at Decker’s Camp

Fort Bragg reports the death of James Truhler a well known woodsman from pneumonia after influenza He leaves a wife and two young sons Interment will be made at Boonville today

Fort Bragg James Truehler Décker Boonville

Ukiah News in 1894 1904 Highlights and Local Notes

Local Ukiah items cover openings and visits including the Midwinter Fair in San Francisco and Gov Markham’s inspection trip to Mendocino Asylum. Formal notices record marriages births and deaths from Ukiah and nearby towns, postmaster changes, and a convent orphanage rename to Albertinum.

Christian Science Services at 110 S School Street

Christian Science services are held at 110 S School Street every Sunday with a Sunday school at 10 am and a lesson sermon at 11 am. Wednesday evening testimony meetings occur at 8 pm. Reading room opens daily 2 to 4 pm except Sundays and holidays. The upcoming Sunday subject is Truth.

S. School Street

Marion Todd Jitney Service Picnic Parties A Specialty

Mrs. I. R. Mathews returned from an extended visit in San Francisco. Marion Todd, Prop. Ukiah, Cal, advertises two cars that can seat 15 adult passengers for jitney service and picnic parties.

Marion Todd Ukiah Cal I. R. Mathews San Francisco

Nina Bowman Out After Influenza Illness

Miss Nina Bowman is reported to be out of appearance due to an influenza illness. The brief note records her absence and health reason without further details.

Nina Bowman

Public Probate Time Set for Henry Owens Will

In Mendocino Superior Court California the time for proving the will of Henry Owens deceased is set for Saturday February 8 1919 at 9 o clock A M in the court room at the Mendocino County Court House. John Cunningham seeks Letters Testamentary and interested parties must appear to show cause why the will should not be admitted to probate and Letters Testamentary issued. Hale Prather Clerk. Deputy M A Carpenter Attorney for petitioner. Dated January 28 1919 16-31.

Mendocino State of California Henry Owens Court House County of John ‘Cunningham

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Virginia Barbara Barker SAD Lierly Gabol ‘Hegiir Epworth Royal Baking Powder Jrom Weney Royal Baking Powder Co New York Annapolis Thorne Ukiah, Cal Birdie Pitner R. Hughes Eva Prather Percy A. Ornham Sacred Heart Convent Dominican Sisterhood Albertinum Orphanage Christian Science Services Ioner Morris & LeRoy
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