Superior Court notes list multiple decrees and appointments
Interlocutory divorce decrees ordered drawn for Dunsing Alexander Hughes and Raymond. Walker v Smith judgment for defendants. Sweetser referred to court commissioner for testimony. Executors and appraisers appointed in estates of McElroy Moungovan. some discharged. Henthorn final divorce decree ordered. Owsley Mills matter dismissed by consent. Roy Davis probation ordered for two years. Will copy identified. Estates: various continuances, administrators appointed, accounts settled, and heirs identified. Trial dates set for Ukiah Gas Co. Florence McDonnell and Angus McDonnell motion continuances. Ingram Ball and Witherell submitted. Maddox demurrer sustained. amendments allowed. Clark v Spotwood same order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunsing
Alexander
Henthorn
Owsley Va
Mills
Roy. Davis
Wm. A. Elmslie
H. P. Preston
J. W. Preston
Mary J. Fine
John Root
R. L. Cleveland
F. W. Youree
Daniel Schneider
Annie Voss
Sarah James
Emily J. Rogers
James H. Rogers
Dunn
Ukiah Gas, Co
Florence McDonnell
Angus McDonnell
Ingram
Ball
Witherell
Maddox
Spotswood
Clark
Spotawood
Brown Lynch deer killing case dismissed by judge
The case against Brown Lynch for killing a deer out of season was dismissed by Judge Furniss at Laytonville this week due to the absence of the prosecution's main witness. R B Dimmick, who was very ill last week, is improving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown
Furniss
Laytonville
R. B. Dimmick
First Graders Plan Halloween Party by 7th Grade Club
Twelve students from the seventh grade form the K Q Club and host a barn dance at the Scholl home with Miss Scholl as chaperone. Halloween decorations set the theme, refreshments include punch and cookies, guests and teachers listed, music from a borrowed phonograph, and excitement for a fun evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grammar School
K. Q. Club
Miss Scholl
Scholl
Hallowe’en
Rita Connolly
Ada Banker
Frances Joseph
Margaret Cox
Marjorie Young
Alice Young
Genevieve Wagner
Dora Belle Gilmore
Isabel Roeder
Murdock Roeder
Bill Benjes
Francis Scholl
Ward Howard
Tom Ray
Billie Lawton
Gordie Gibson
P. H. Joseph
Estate contest ends with Darr compromise on ranch land
The Nancy estate dispute concluded last Tuesday with Darr receiving about 100 acres south of the main ranch. Sallie Hines was named contestant and the other heirs received the remaining property and will assume the mortgage of 8700 held by M. Carey senior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nancy
Darr
Sallie Hines
M. Carey
Walker vs Smith case decided for defendant
Judge White ruled for defendant Smith in Walker v Smith, a legal victory for attorney K C Eversole over Olin F Berry. Four daughters of Anna J Smith sued to set aside a deed to son A L Smith, alleging undue influence. Smith claimed 26 years of support and entitlement. Jury was summoned but venire discharged at plaintiffs' request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walker
A. L. Smith
Smith
Smiths
T. S. Smith
Mary E. Tracey
Armistice Day Ball Plans by Lewis White Post
Plans by Lewis White Post of the American Legion for the Armistice Day Ball to be held November 11. The Hotel Oakland orchestra will provide music and the Ladies Auxiliary will handle decorations. CG Schaeffer of Fort Bragg, a noted coast automobile electrical expert, visited Ukiah earlier this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis White Post
American Legion
Oakland
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Schaeffer
Fort Bragg
Ukiah
Local Notes From Potter Valley Community
Potter Valley items report visitors from Santa Rosa and Martinez and a new baby boy named Robert Evan born to Mrs J M Thornton. Local residents travel to Ukiah Tehama and Humboldt counties for business and hunting trips. Mrs Went a Me laughter and families relocate, with several to spend winter in Oregon.
Salisbury Declares Intention To Produce Fruit Juices At Home
Salisbury Deputy Collector George Salisbury announces in the Dispatch Democrat that heads of families may file declarations of intention to produce fruit juices for family use only, under Treasury regulations. The declaration blanks reference limits of 200 gallons and penalties for excess production with bonds and collateral as required.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Justice
Department of Revenue
George Salisbury
Internal Revenue
Justus Wardells
Dispatch-Democrat
Treasury
Signature. Subscribed and sworn to before me in 1920
A brief archival fragment records a signature and oath sworn before an official on a day in 1920. The readable portion emphasizes the formal attestation rather than context or extra details.
Rev Moore Returns as Pastor at Ukiah Church
Rev J B Moore has been returned to Ukiah as pastor of the M E Church South by the conference held last week. His friends here are pleased by the news. He will occupy the pulpit next Sabbath morning and evening at the usual hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. BE. Moore
Ukiah
M. E. Church
South
Honor Roll of Ukiah High Scholarship Earned
Principal Brazier lists Ukiah High School scholarship honor roll for the first month of the semester. Students with all or all but one subjects achieving include A. Benson H. Benson S. Benson C. Elledge J. Mannon J. Van Allen. Numerous students appear under no standing, with many names such as H. Banker W. Beckley P. Benjes B. Busch J. Gowell R. Green H. Gunderson M. Hansen J. Holland A. Horr B. Howell Melva Hull M. Iversen M. Jackson I. Johnson J. Layman M. McConihe P. McKesson E. Mead A. Nevin H. Page A. Prather I. Rinta S. Sandelin F. Sanford L. Scott B. Sloper R. Speer M. Stewart V. Stinehoff B. Tracy M. Trivett I. Wegner C. Wilcox N. Wilcox R. Wilgus R. Wilson R. Withrow B. York C. Woolley
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazier
Ukiah High School
A. Benson
H. Benson
S. Benson
C. Elledge
J. Mannon
J. van Allen
H. Banker
W. , Beckley
P. ‘Benjes
H. Blass
S. Bowman
A. Broaddus
F. Bull
M. Stewart
V. Stinehoff
B. Tracy
M.trivett
I. Wegner
White
C. Wilcox
N. Wilcox
R. Wilcox
E. Wilgus
R. Wilson
R. Withrow
B. York
C. Woolley
Sheila Burke Answers Galls of Death Saturday
Sheila Burke a 12 year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Greene Burke died at their home south of Ukiah last Saturday after a long illness due to heart trouble Funeral was held Sunday afternoon with interment in the local cemetery The community extends sympathy to the bereaved family for their loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheila
Greene Burke
Ukiah
Body of soldier brought to Fort Bragg
The body of C. W. Manchester, Mendocino county’s first locally killed overseas, was brought to the United States this week and will be interred at Fort Bragg, where his parents reside. Manchester belonged to the 20th Ha Bineers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Manchester
Mendocino County
United States
Fort Braga
Manchester
Ha‘Bineers
Anderson couple celebrate silver wedding anniversary
On Sunday October 17 relatives and friends gathered at Mr. and Mrs. Henry Nunn's home near Christine to celebrate their twenty-fifth wedding anniversary 1895 1920 A sumptuous repast was served and credits to Mrs. Nunn and daughter for the cuisine Many guests attended including A G Ruddock Elbert Hotell Frank Kelly and multiple Cureton Gentry and Reilly family members The four generations of the A G Ruddock family appeared and town residents from Brentwood Concord Vallejo joined the celebration Nightfall saw guests depart praise for the Nunns as hosts and wishes for the next twenty five years
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sundby
Henry Nunn
Christine
Eld
Will Hoteil
Frank
Cook
Joe Reilly
Walter. Gschwend
Will Reilly
R. Day
M. Bloyd
Lester Day
Chas. Sander
Ralph Brown
Dorothy
Ruth Cureton
Wilma
Lois Nunn
Evelyn Bloyd
Margaret Nunn
Esther Christine Reilly
Glen
Russell Gentry
Forest Cureton
Walter Day
Claire Dightman
Henry Cureton
Max Dightman
Harry
Alden Reilly
Olie Cureton
Billie Dightman
A,’G, ‘Ruddock Family, Mrs. A. G. Ruddock
Will Ontis
Clarence Dightman
Claire
Max
George Nunn
Lois
Nunn
Brentwood
Frank Kelly
Concord
Wilma Nunn
Vallejo
Bay Section
Eureka Express Collides With Boulder On Track
Trains from Willits to Eureka hit a boulder dropped from a bluff near Woodman station north of Dos Rios after late rains. The impact tore off the cowcatcher and air brake gear under the mail and express cars, but the locomotive stayed on the rails and the baggage car remained on track above a near 100 foot drop to the river.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willits
Eureka
Woodman Station
Dos Rios
Ukiah Invalids Convalescing Report Home Soon
Two Ukiah matrons Mrs Wellman and Mrs Elledge have left San Francisco hospitals after two weeks convalescing and expect to be home soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellman
Elledge
San Francisco
Humoresque Coming to Victory Theatre Wednesday and Thursday
The film Humoresque, praised for humor and pathos, will screen at the Victory theatre next Wednesday and Thursday per J L Davis. It is billed as distinct from typical screens, likened to Potash and Perl mutter and The Music Master, aimed at broad audience appeal including children old enough to understand it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Victory Theatre
J.L. Davis
Infant Ganter dies after birth announced last week
The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Al Ganter passed away Friday evening. Funeral services were held Sunday. The family receives the community’s heartfelt sympathy in this bereavement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
al Ganter
Mrs Belle Watun Visits City Sister of County Auditor
Mrs Belle Watun sister of county Auditor J J Mathews was visiting the city for the first time, inspecting local affairs and meeting officials. The fragment notes her as coming from the county and staying briefly, with no further details available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belle Wlatun
County, Auditor
J. .J. Mathews
Ashley Pettis Takes Musical Career to New York
Ashley Pettis son of Mr and Mrs C E Pettis of Talmage left last week for New York to pursue a musical career expected to begin promisingly in San Francisco. He will meet Josef Hofmann the noted composer and pianist on this trip. Two of his San Francisco students will accompany him. Redfern Mason a San Francisco music critic urged the Eastern journey. Friends here wish him success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashley Pettis
C. E. Pettis
Talmage
New York
San Francisco
Pettis
East
Josef Hofman
Redfern Mason
Gas Plant Troubles Persist With Low Oil Gravity
The gas plant remains troubled as the oil gravity is too low for use without heating. A coil of steam pipes is being installed to remedy the issue. Officials expect the plant to be in order within about a week, with the coil addressing the main difficulty.
Death of D. E. Mankins in Ukiah
Ukiah residents learn of the sudden death of D E Mankins at about 10 30 am after a period of heart trouble following a flu attack over a year ago He leaves two widows five children two sisters and a brother The community offers sympathy to the bereaved family born in California around 1856 1857 Mankins moved to Ukiah with his parents in 1867
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. E. Mankins
Mankins
California
Ukiah
Marvin Laughlin
Clarence Lynch
Grover ‘Niepp
Lydia
Bert. Mankins
Sam Orr
R. E. Donohoe
Ed. Mankins
Mrs Prince Returns Before Portland Home Stay
Mrs R J Prince, recently at Orra for weeks, came back to the city last Monday and left for Oakland where she will stay until Mr Prince joins her. The couple plan to return to their Portland Oregon home after the visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. J. Prince
Orra
Oakland
Mr. Prince
Portland
Oregon
Rumors of Railroad Boom Hit Anderson Realty
BOOMVILLE October 20 Rumors of a railroad through Anderson valley in the near future boost Anderson valley realty. Southern Pacific and Santa Fe spent about 14000000 securing timber lands in the area. L L Hopkins reports two more sales this week. D V Preseley via the agency bought 11 acres Bradway place portion of Wear estate priced at 3200. The agency also reports sale of Boonville hotel property with land to J A Berry for 3500.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderson Valley
Southern Pacific
Santa Fe
L. L. Hopkins
V. Preseley
Bradway Place
Old Wear Estate
Boonville
J. A Berry
Albion Lad Kills Large Black Bear
Albion Ridge, Oct 20 The 12 year old son of Mr and Mrs George Mc Merphy killed a large black bear near his parents home last week after three bears had ravaged nearby orchards. The boy, returning from school, fetched his gun and dog and brought down the bear with a well aimed shot through the shoulders then killed it with a second shot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albion
George Mc Merphy
Albion Ridge
Ukiah Readers List Travels And Births In Area
Mrg J L Brown left Sunday for San Francisco and other cities to visit relatives. Dr S L Rea and wife returned Wednesday from a San Francisco visit. George Jamison left Tuesday for a short San Francisco business trip. Chas Johnson of Mendocino and Ukiah, with wife and son Curtis and his wife, were in Ukiah renewing acquaintances from Alameda. T J Joslin has been ill near the forks, with Charles Yates visiting from Largo on business. A son was born to Chas Hagerman of Philo at Mendocino City October 3. Born at Greenwood October 8 to Peter Menicucci and wife. Kedar Consort, known Largo tanker, was in town on business. Jesse Ginochio traveled from Boonville for business. Earl Gibson came from Mill Valley for a Ukiah visit. Miss Juanita York left for San Francisco after a vacation with her parents. she works in San Francisco public schools. John Ginochio returned from San Francisco. Eddie Taylor of Potter Valley visited Ukiah. George H Busch and wife with George Jr visited Potter Valley friends J S Ryder. A son was born October 9 at Point Arena to Mr and Mrs Fred Stornetta. Mrs Nellie Bidwell, sister of Mrs Jane Cottrell, visits Ukiah with her daughter Elizabeth. she lives at Haywards. Jack Weller traveled from Fort Bragg on business. Ed Stoddard of Fort Bragg left for the coast with a grape truck. the truck stalled on Low Gap road near Devil's Elbow due to rain and returned. Mrs Paul Grothe of Bell Springs arrived in Ukiah for a visit with her mother and relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrg
J. L. Brown
San. Francisco
S.L. Rea
San Francisco
George Jamison
San’ Francisco
Chas. Johnson
Mendocino
Ukiah
Curtis
Alameda
T. J. Joslin
the Forks
Charles Yates
Largo
Chas, Hagerman
Philo
Mensdocino City
Greenwood
Peter Menicucci
Kedar
Tancher
Jesse Ginochio
Boonvillée
Pe Geseeete
Earl Gibson
Mill Valley
Juanita York
Miss. York
Comege John Ginochio
Taylor Eddie
Potter Valley
George H. Busch
George Junior
J. S. Ryder
Point Arena
Fred Stornetta
Nellie’ Bidwell
Jane Cottrell
Elizabeth
Haywards
Jack Weller
Fort Bragg
Ed Stoddard
Devil’s Elbow
Paul Grothe
Bell Springs
Gibson
Several New Gases in the Superior Court case list
A jumble of suit items cites K C Byersole and Haa Stone TM suing Geo Bauer for paternal support of a child born October 31 1919. Mary Holmes and Fred Holmes sue Matt Thompson for 5500 damages after a wagon incident. Mary Feldman applies for letters of administration on Aaron Fredding’s estate valued at 1236. Frank Taft Lt Cleve land seeks estate letters on A Hi estate valued about 867. Thomas & Thomas George H Busch applies for letters on Ant Busch estate valued over 10000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haa Stone
Geo. Bauer
Mary Holmes
Fred Holmes
Matt Thompson
Comptche
Mannon& Mannon
Mannon
Mary Feldman
Aaron Fredding
Biz River
Frank’ Taft
Cleveland
Whrough
Thomas
George H. Busch
Ant Busch
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Superior Court
Potter
G. H. Busch
A. A. Clapp
Ernest
Santa Rosa
W. T. Eddie
R. V. Boynton
J. M. Roberts
E. H. Holbrook
Martimez
J. ‘M. Thornton
Robert Evan
L. K. ‘van
L. H. Neil
Wylie Brooks
W. m. Coble
Tehama County
Ernest Wright
Shastaounty
Poth Valley
Coble
Yast
L. Grover
Alfred Pollard
Charles
Fred. Sagehorn
Humboldt County
T. A. Day
Eel River
Cole
Barbara
Ruth
O. W. ‘Busch
Gladys Spottswood
Irvine, & Muir Lumber Co
Olive Spottswood
Ruth Busch
Petaluma
Fuiay
Bevans
de Te Dashiell
I Newman
R Jonds
Salisbury
Moore
Sheila Burke
Anderson
Silver
Eureka Express
Ganter
Ashley
Anderson Realty
Iry
Albion Lad
Claude van Dyke
Preston
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