Supervisors Proceed With County Proceedings and Projects
Men docino county supervisors met November 8 to canvass election returns and set pay for election officers. They approved a North Western Pacific Railroad right of way resolution near Dos Rios, the Potter Valley Irrigation District petition and bond, and an emergency foot bridge project at the Russian River for up to 1000 dollars. Re-advertisement ordered for the Tinkham property bid, and road projects Round Valley Cross Road and race track to Clark bridge were reviewed with appointments and staffing changes noted.
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Board of Supervisors
Mendocino County
Northwestern Pacific Railroad
Dos Rios
Potter Valley Irrigation District
S. ‘van Dyke
Charles Kasch
R. R. Ingels
J. Q. Newman
Snow Mountain Water & Power Company
Russian ‘River
Hensley Creek
Tinkham
Third
Round Valley Cross Road
R. EK. Donohoe
J. L. Ray
Co. G.cromwell
Volney - van Dyke
Mendocino
M. A. Carpenter
Jack ‘Dreyer
Clark
Old Time Resident Dies by Self-Inflicted Shot Near Cummnes
A 96 year old resident near Cummnes and James Taylor shot himself last Saturday morning in a premeditated act. Born in Canada, he had long been a woodsman and ranch worker in Mendocino County. A coffin was sent from Willits and the funeral occurred at the ranch after an inquest.
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James Taylor
Red Moutain
Cummings
Canada
Méndocino County
Huse
Willits
Rainfall totals noted amid early week board meeting
Rain gauge records show .74 inches of rain through last evening at six, bringing the season total to 6.23 inches. Supervisor Frank Reynolds attended the early week meeting of the board of supervisors.
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Frank Reynolds
Lady Maccabees Visit to Santa Rosa
Five Ukiah Lady Maccabees officers motored to Santa Rosa this week to visit the local lodge. The group included Mesdames J. R. Jameson Wm Gibson Ina Gibson Arthur Burnham and Daisy Winkler. After the visiting meeting presided by Mrs. J. R. Jameson the party adjourned to the banquet room for an elaborate menu. Mrs. Jameson invited Santa Rosa to host initiatory work for 12 candidates on December 9 with an all day session and dinner.
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Ukiah Lodge
Lady Maccabees
Santa Rosa
Santa Rosa Lodge
Mesdames
J.R. Jameson
Wm, Gibson
Ina ‘Gibson
Arthur Burnham
Daisy Winkler
J. R. Jameson
Housen and Higgins Named Nash Agents in Mendocino County
Housen and Higgins announce their appointment as Nash agents for Mendocino and Lake counties. They describe a lucrative contract and praise Nash models including a five and seven passenger six, sport model, coupe and sedan. The Nash Four roadster arrives later with a four-seat coupe and sedan. Truck lineup features one and two ton and the Quad. A new building at Smith and School streets will be the county’s most modern, with enhanced service for Nash and Chevrolet customers.
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Housen & Higgins
Nash Line
Mendocino
Lake Counties
Nash
Smith and
School Streets
Ukiah
Chevrolet
Farm Bureau Directors Meet Here Yesterday
County directors of farm centers gathered yesterday in this city for an important session. Notable visitor Prof Crocheron head of the state university farm bureau department offered counsel as directors discussed various problems and questions arising during the meeting.
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Crocheron
Farm Bureau Department
The
State University
Stag Party Hosts Housen Higgins Held Wednesday
Housen and Higgins hosted a stag party at their bachelor quarters on Way Street. A appetizing dinner was served with Housen as chef. Guests included Atty C M Mannon Postmaster W B Hagans Judge Bred H L Preston and Bert Miller.
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H.L. Preston
Bert Miller
Eureka to host four county teachers' institute next year
Mendocino Humboldt Trinity and Del Norte counties unite as the north coast section of the California Teachers Association. Mendocino will host the 1922 session in Ukiah with about five hundred teachers and lecturers expected. Organizers face hall and lodging challenges to accommodate the gathering. Mrs D W Chilson visits Ukiah from San Francisco. she and D W may return to the Hawaiian Islands.
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Eureka
Willits
Mendocino
Humboldt
Trinity
del Norte
North Coast
California Teachers’ Association
Mendocino County
D. W. Chilson
San Francisco
Hawaiian Islands
D. W
Former resident dies in Napa asylum and funeral set
J. H. Schaeffer, once a well known local property owner now owned by the Giorno family, died at the Napa asylum last Friday. His burial will be in this city with funeral services Wednesday under Masonic lodge auspices. A Swiss native born in 1842, he gained notoriety for traps set around his home before his mental collapse. He left no relatives as his wife had died years earlier.
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J. H. Schaeffer
Giorno
Napa Asylum
Masonic Lodge
Switzerland
Death of Mrs Hofman shocks Ukiah community
Mrs Sophie Hofman widow of C Hofman died suddenly in San Francisco on November 7. The news shocked local relatives and friends as she was a beloved pioneer woman of Ukiah. Funeral services were held Tuesday morning with interment in San Francisco. The family includes two sons Louis and Ben Hofman and two daughters Celia Lobree and Mrs Gerald Mish. The community extends its sincere sympathy.
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Sophie Hofman
C. Hofman
San Francisco
Hofman
Ukiah
Celia Lobree
Louis
Ben Hofman
Gerald Mish
Crowds Attend Armistice Ball at Cleland’s Hall
A large crowd gathered at Cleland's hall for the Armistice Day ball presented by the American Legion. The venue featured national colors greenery and flags with the stage lavishly decorated. The event drew a record turnout and offered a festive, patriotic atmosphere.
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American Legion
Cleland’s Hall
Ben Wellers Body Home for Interment
The body of Bet Weller, a Ukiah boy who died in France while in the service, has been disinterred and shipped home for interment. Remains arrive in San Francisco today and will be brought to the city for a funeral under the auspices of the American Legion. He is the son of Mia Frank Bionda and nephew of Tom Farrance.
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Bet ‘Weller
France
Rei
San Francisco
American’ ‘Legion
Mia
Frank Bionda
Tom. Farrance
County Treasury Shows Substantial Balance
County Treasurer Clair Smith reports to the board that October finances are comfortable. The on hand balance is 184,277.74 dollars. October 1 balance was 250,114.65 dollars with 2,074.54 received and 67,911.72 disbursed. During October officials submitted fees and fines totaling additional sums.
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Clair Smith
Board of Supervisors
Blue Moon Club Returns for Ukiah Dance Tonight
The Blue Moon will shine again tomorrow evening at Cleland's hall after an extended eclipse. The dances once hosted by the Blue Moon organization were popular, and the Amanece-loving public of Ukiah and nearby areas await its return with enthusiasm.
Rain Brings Cheer to Despairing Farmers
The long cold snap ended around midnight Wednesday as rain moderated temperatures after a week of chill. Farmers and stock men welcomed moisture feared to harm ranges and grain as dry winds had dried ground and browned grass. Mrs Frank Cunningham visited San Francisco this week.
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Frank Cunningham
San Francisco
Miller Sues to Collect Commission in Modesto Suit
Curtis A. Miller files suit in Modesto superior court to recover 450 commission from C. J. Chandon for real estate sale. Miller claims contract set 9000 as price, found buyer George Wignall, but Chandon raised price to 12000 and refused deeds. Land located at forks of state highway and Lake County road north of the city. Miller says 6 percent yields 460, case to be tried in Modesto court.
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Curtis A. Miller
Modesto
C. J. Chandon
Miller
Chandon
George Wignall
Lake County
Marriage Licenses Issued For Four Couples This Week
Licenses issued recently include Ned M. Sheepr and Mildred Mary Lake of Upper Lake Sherman 4H Steckter and Mildred Spencer of Upper Lake both married by Rev. Moore Monday then left on an auto tour south. Also listed are John Lake man and Carlotte Beall of Fort Bragg Obas Weara and Jennie Niemela W Hy White and Weaver related filings.
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Ned .M. Shéepr
Mildred Mary Lake
Upper Lake
Sherman
Steckter
Mildred Spencer
Rev. Moore
John Lakeman
Carlotte ,Beall
Fort Bragg
Weara
Jennie Niemela
W. Hy. . White
Mma ‘P
Weaver
Jury Drawn For Trial of Johnson
The second trial of Harry Johnson of Gualala on a statutory charge will be held on Nov. 22. Jurors drawn to hear the case include Brandon Stewart Fort Bragg J A Gibson Wm Ford J B Huntley L R David L M Hildreth M W Howard R McGarvey L Hofman P Connolly Ukiah H Ornbaun Ornbaun Ulysses Gantz George King Calpella R W Rowan D Brandon Fort Bragg Millard Gowen Philo J Rehrbough Covelo H L McElroy H B Muir Geo T Hayward Willits N P Howe Pt. Arena Howard Coale Mendocino B Bishop Manchester J W Hiatt Hopland Ed Haehl Cloverdale Cole Buchanan Jr Tom Bourns Elk J C Duffield Willits L J Williams Laytonville
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Harry Johnson
Gualala
Brandon Stewart
Fort Bragg
J. A. Gibson
Wm. Ford
Huntley
L. R
David
L. M. Hildreth
M. W. Howard
R. McGarvey
L. Hofman
P. Connolly
Ukiah
H. Ornbaun
Several new matters in the Superior Court
Through Preston & Preston A F Busch seeks letters of administration for the estate of Ann Busch valued at about 30000. M H Iverson reports Andrew R Johnson foreclosing as administrator of Charles G Stream estate. property includes lots 7 8 9 10 in section 5 township 24n 17w. claim 150 principal 75 fees. K C Eversole flags probate to George S Wilson estate valued about 1500 near Guadala. John S Howell sues Mendocino Mining and Milling Co for 1000 and costs, seeking injunction to stop removal of equipment. Chas Kasch reports Don Carlos Hougham suing for divorce from Jessie Jewel Hougham. Pierson Stone hosts John Freeman's divorce suit against Hilma Freeman.
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Preston & Preston
A. F. Busch
Ann Busch
M. H. Iverson
Andrew R. Johnson
Geo. M. Reach
Chas. G. Stream
Chas Kasch
Don Carlos Hougham
Jessie Jewel Hougham
Pierson & Stone
John Freeman Hos Ted
Hilma Freeman
Legion Exercises Draw Good Crowd for Unveiling
Despite rain a sizable audience attended the cemetery ceremony for the American Legion monument unveiling. About fifty ex service men wore uniforms while many civilians watched. Attorney J A Pettis spoke after Mrs W S Van Dyke unveiled the monument.
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The
American Legion
Atty
J. A. Pettis
Dinner Party at Ben Edwards Home
Preceding the Armistice Day ball last evening Mrs. Benson Edwards entertained a large caterie of friends at a dinner party at her home on North Oak Street. The guests included Mr and Mrs M H Iverson Mr and Mrs Elmer Gibson Mr and Mrs Will Hagans Mr and Mrs R E Donohoe Mr and Mrs Martin Awards Mr and Mrs Frank Roberts Mr and Mrs E P Thurston Mr and Mrs Jack Smith Mr and Mrs E B Gibson Mr and Mrs Leland Hotell Mr and Mrs Freda McKenzie Clara Williams and Lawrence Waugh.
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Benson Edwards
North Oak Street
M. H., Iverson
Elmer. Gibson
Will Hagans
R. BE. Donohoe
Martin Awards
Frank Roberts
E. P. Thurston
Jack
Smith
E. B. Gibson
Leland
Hotell
Freda McKenzie
Clara Williame
Lawrence. Waugh
Rey the Young Son Of Mr Wasigome Evening
A fragment notes Rey, described as the young son of a Mr Wasigome, associated with an evening reference. The text is incomplete and lacks clear context or events. Entities include Rey and Wasigome. Further details are unavailable in the readable portion.
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Rey
Wasigome Whatiim
Local Ukiah Notes Include Visits And Illnesses
Ukiah residents report a busy week with visits from Santa Rosa and Napa, a San Francisco Elks ball trip, and a six month Alaska trip update. Miss Nona Lindley returns to care for Stanley Rea at pneumonia center, influenza cases rise mildly, and several locals plan travel to California cities for medical or social events.
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Gustafson
San Francisco
E. L. Williams
Ukiah
Nona Lindley
Little Stanley
Rea
Leva, Ruddick
Geraldine Cunningham
State University
Henry Eliott
Santa Rosa
Will Banker
Freda Ruddick
Vernon Ruddick
Napa
Myrtle Ruddick
M.C. Norris
Vacaville
EH. A. Eversole
Keith Eversole
Will
Jack Newman
Potter Valley
Jack Goss
Alaska
Tuffie” Broaddus
Oliver Howard
Don Alexander
Portland
A. Perelli-Minetti
Tribune & Gariéh
South America
Austin Cottrell
Curtis Crawford
Crawford
Affairs at Jail Begin A Pick Up
Sheriff Byrnes resumes active crime pursuit as county reports wavering activity. Edward Emery arrested for passing a bad check at Cloverdale and held for Santa Rosa. Deputy Ward Reiss captured Joaquer Duane and Vic O'Brien at Willits for burglary, finding clothes stashed in a lumber car bound for Willits. Descriptions mention a deserter, and a man named Dan was taken into custody.
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Sheriff’s Office
Byrnes
Edward Emery
U.S
Cloverdale
Santa’ Rosa
Ward Reiss
Joaquer Duane
Vic O’brien
Willits
Traiert Fort Bragg
Reiss
Can
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Cummnes
Farm Bureau
Stag Party
Ben Weller
Prather
J. R. Wider
Hurley Ete Senee
Roach Bae
Furniss Ween Nee E
Blue Moon
Johnson
Ben Edwards
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