Woodland Daily Democrat from Woodland, California • Page 1

VOL. XLIi. WOODLAND, CALIFORNIA. THURSDAY EVENING, JANUARY 4. 19OO.

NO. 4 BRIEF CITY NEWS Emts ot Merest in Iwdland and Sarconndings. Local Items of More or LCM Internl Picked up Here and There On the Wing. The rift in the clouds ia very aocept- abla. The season 5s AD extraordinary one in many reapeotB.

Remember the minstrel performance at the opera bonne The railroad trucks on both Knee north oi this city are all right sjjsln. There will be no more travel between thia city and Elkhorn for several days. A biz volume of water'is fanning over the easement and through the Wooda break, The growth from the of the accident. We hope toon to be able to chronicle an improvement In her condition. An item which wai taken from the Sutler county capers appeared tn these columns recently, stating chat Mr.

Higginbotham intended to retire from the management of thn Herehey House at Landing, and that it is understood that H. J. Palmer will take charge oi the business. Mr. Hljglnbolham emphatically denies the report and states he will continue to conduct the hotel.

Frank McGriff will shortly move.into the Garoatta home on North street, recently vacated by E. F. Hnaton and wife, who have moved into the Turner house on Second which Mr. Bustou recently purchased. Thos.

Dinadale will ocenpy Warren home on Second street nnd Mr, Meyers will move tu the residence he recently purchased OB Cross street, near the creamery. THE SWEITZER CASE. PRETTY WEDDING, Solemnized Near Dmwigau on New Year's Itoj, of vegetation baa been Two of the Most Prominent Respected Families Thereby United. and something phenomenal during the last month. Miaaee Qaddis and Rahm will entertain the Thursday Might AVhltt Club thia evening.

Griffin hau appointed J. F. Hughea a deputy sheriff in and lor Guiuda township. Fora limited time Rosenberg Bros, will give 20 per cent off on fancy wool eiderdown comforts. The work of filling in the holes washed ont near the easement is likely (o bb delayed for some time.

VThe change of the name of the Blacks to Zamora has. not resulted in so much confusion as was expected, "iummertallowed land that was not eecdad before rain ia aa rank with weeds 63 it was before it was plowed the first time. A fine oranges growiotf on one small twig may be tfeen in G. P. Hurst's oraofe orchard.

ia a eight worth walking a long distance to tee. A letter received from Mrs. B. H. Beamer and her daughter, Miss Blanche, states that they arrived in Honolulu on 27th and had a delighttul December voyage, Robert Mailers has been acting as conductor on the Oroville passenger train in place ot the regular conductor.

It is probable that Mr. Masters will be installed permanently in the position. The Oregon express trains, via Sacramento, were run on this aide Wed- Prosecuting Witnew Testifies Regarding Certain Letters. Tbe direct examination of Miga Fonnie Stowe, the prosecuting witness in the case ot the People vs. Henry Sweltzer, accused of seduction, was concluded late Wednesday afternoon, and the court took a recess until this morning.

Tbe witness told of her relations with the defendant from the time ahe first met him until tbe alleged offense waa committed. Her testimony waa anoita.n- tially the same as heretofore published. Thia morning when court convened Assistant District Attorney Brnton called" Mrs. Sweitzer and asked her about writing to her son. She testified that she had addressed letters to Reno and Wadaworth, but never wrote to him at Rooklin.

bhe also lesliaed that her son was not at home at certain times In 1803. Mies Stowe waa recalled by Mr. Brukm and asked several 'questions, after which Mr. Huston, counsel for de fendant, began the cross-examination of the witness. Counsel questioned her principally upon those part a ol her etory which contradicted her testimony at the preliminary examination before Judge Buggies and also at the examination held it Goinda, Bnyder, grandfather of Miss Stowe, was called and testified that he had always observed that the girl bore a good reputation.

In last Tuesday's DEMOCRAT there appeared brief notice ot the marriage of Miss Voletfth Weat and Mr. Byron 0. Hughes, near Dunnigan. The following additional particulars are taken from the Coluaa Bun: On Monday, January 1, 1900, Misa VoleUli West and Mr. Byron 0.

Hughes were united in wedlock, Rev. W. F. Reagor, of The ceremony waa performed at the home of the bride's Mr. and Mrs.

W. H. West, near Dunnlgan. Although there wan a steady rain falling it did not prevent the gathering of the bride's and groom's many relativee and friends who uesday night; also trains, on account ol two extri freight a portion of the track being washed away at Lincoln on the other aide. The revival meeting of the Second Baptift Ohuroh was largely attended Wednesday evening.

Rev. Morgan, the evangelist, waa present. Song service will open at 7:30 this evening. All friends are invited. Mrs.

B. G. Kngsley has a bunch of ruses, made ont of paper, on exhibition lit Porter store. Tbe likeness ia perfect nnd the collection shows Mrs. Kingsley's wonderful skill In this line of After the noon recess Miss Stowe waa recalled and the prosecution proceeded to introduce a number of letters written by tbe defendant to the witness, to which the defense objected on the ground that the letters were written subsequent to the alleged offense.

The Jury was excused from tbe sonth-txmnd train. They will be absent for several days, after which they will return to the home ol the groom, where they wilt permanently reside, Following Is a list of those invited and the bridal gifts: Mr. and Mrs. W. H.

West, check fortlOO; Mr. and Mrs. T. F. Hughes, set of parlor furniture; Herman and Russeli West, pair of blankets; Dalvin Hughes, silver sugar spoon and 'ji knife; Mr, Alva tapestry; Mrt and Mrs.

N. E. Hughes, table linen; Mr. D. E.

Hnghos, silver pie knife; Misses Irma and Klum Hughes, bureau set; Dr. and Mrs. 8ug- gett, out glass sugar bowl and nroanner; Mra. A. silver sugar apoou and knife and satin head reft; Mrs.

Elizabeth Flagg, aet ttUyer spoons and bureau set; Olarence Flagg, card re- Reiver; Mr. and-Mrs. F. V. Suggett, linen; Mr.

and Mrs. E. Scott, chocolate set; Mattle and Homer Suggett, lamp; Dr. and Mrs. Ed Holloway, vase; Mr.

Henry Holloway, batter knives; Miss Dollie Hollowuy, Mr. and Mra. 0, B. West, cake plate; Mr. and Mra.

P. T. Laugenour, Honiton doily; Misa Edna Snggett, table linen; Mra. Jennie Hellen, bureau set; Miaa Hattie Wataon, hand-painted boutxmnlere; Miss Bertha Summers, jewel case; Miss Annie Dopkins, head rest; Mr. and Mra.Geo.

O. Thompson, jardiniere; Mr. Walter Dunoatf, pair of vaaea; Mr. William Myera, carving sot; Mias Edith- Mumma, berry apron; Mies Oesaie Mumma, (ruit knives; 'lr. and Mrs, T.

J.Mnmma, Mr, and Mrs. H. L. Ogden, fruit djsb Mr. and Mra.

0. 0. Fish, set of silver tea and tablespoons; Mr. and Mra. Rummelsburg, lace bed covering; Miss Hattie Evans, vase; Misa Mary Evans, aofi cushion; Mies Whitemore, silver salad fork; Mies Myrtle Johnaon, silver berry spoon; Miea Maud Olnrk, silver berry epobn; Mr.

J. Julian Lyne, copy of Loagtellow's poems; Mrs. J. Wohlfrom, coffee spoons and fruit knivea. PURELY PERSONAL Movements of Persons Prominent in Social Gossip of Interest About People Who Dwell in Woodland and Suburban Districts.

KE8. SOTTLB'S B8TAT1. C. Femur Asks For of Administration. Mrs, May Wilklne went to Suisun this morning.

Mrs. Hatton won! to Saoramsnto thia morning. Mrs. Ohaa, Johnson returned to Dixon this morning. W.I.

Johnson went lo San Francisco this morning, Vic Holmes returned to San Francisco this morning. Mrs. F. E. Ellin retnrned from Yolo Wednesday afternoon.

Abner Crane wai an arrival from ramento this morning. Attorney R. Clark went to Yuba City ou the noon traip today. M. Michael retnrned from San Franciaco Wednesday evening, Mrs, Emily Hoppin was an erriva) on Wednesday evening's train, G.

A. Peacock returned from San Wednesday evening, Miss Maud Weaver returned from Sacramento Wednesday evening. Miss Emily Grant made a trip P. Fenner haa filed a petition in the Superior Court asking ioi administration open the estate oi Mary Soule, who died In thlt county May 8,1897. The estate oi a of land adjacent to tbe Rancho da Gapsy, containing aboat 000 A mortgage on all the land, executed by deceased and her husband before her death and which new amounts to OOO.ii held by W.

Langenour. The rental value ot the land is $1000 a year. The petitioner that he ii acting at tbe reqnast of the mortgage creditor and believes he ii entitled to letter! testamentary, aa the snrviving husband ol deceased relnsee to act ai adminisira- tor, although he keeps possession of the realty and appropriates to hd own the rentalt. All who might have preferenoe over applicant have neglected for over two years'and a half to apply lor letteri administration. The beeldei tbe hatband are Wm.

U. Soule, and Mary Boole Fuller, adopted children of deceased. courtroom and argued by counsel. the question The court allowed the letters to be introdnced only for the purpose of corroborating the prosecuting witness in regard to her claim of the de fendant'a promise of marriage. The witness claimed that one tetter, which she has lost, SweiUer better not get married for two years yet." At the hour this report closed Mies Stowe was atitl on the stand being questioned in regard to Trouble Over Gate.

Geo'rgd Templetou. swore to a corn- festivities, and it is not too much to Bay that this was one of the moat delightful social events oi the seasoii. The houoe was most tastefully decorated in smiiaz, evergreens and Christmas berries. Promptly at 1 o'clock the assemblage gathered in tho front parlora and awaited in anxious expectation for the appearance of the bridal party. Soon were heard the exquisite strains of the famous wedding march of Mendelssohn, rendered as a duot in perfect taste by Mr.

Delviu Hughes and Mies Dopkins, with tins concluding chords of which the handsome groom and his beautiful fiancee, preceded by Rev. Bro. Reagor, took their place at the hymeneal altar. The bride was becomingly attired in a handsome gown of dark blue, trimmed with white silk and ceriee velvet, In her hair was fastened a white aigrette. Che bower beneath which they stood was formed of smilftx twined above and PROBABLY OVBS.

The Sun Shining and Indication of Settled Weather. work to good advantage. The (Hneral of tbe late George W. Hartsock will take place from the residence of his sister, Mrs. Rider, on Court street, Friday morning at 10 o'clock, under the auspices of Wm.

H. Seward Post, G. A. of this oitr. Mrs.

Oorb Burr, district deputy president, will install the newly-elected officers of Sylvan Rebekah Lodge, No. 108, ot Woodland, on Janoary 8th, and the officers of Wintera Rebekah Lodge, No. 104, of Winters, on January llth. Miss Gertrude McDonnell has as her MlssOaidwell, of San Francisco. Wednesday evening she entertained a number of young friends who had been invited to meet Miss Caldwell.

Musfo and refreshments were the features of a delightful social evening Woodland No. SO, N. 8. G. held a regular meeting Wednesday evening.

Hayes Gable and Clyde Grif. fln were initiated into the order. The medals for tbe Oalilornia volunteers have arrived and the committee wai instructed to make arrangements for presentation oi the same. Mils Birdie Curry, who retnrned fntsa Sacramento qnlto ill on Christmas day, la not doing so well as her friends de- tire. Indeed, her condition isaaidto bo yaara ageinesot- tained Injuries while eodasiTorlnf eoutrol a has plaint in Judge Rugglea' court this afternoon charging Henry D.

Curran with disturbing the peace. The warrant of arrest was placed in'the hands of Constable Parker, but had not been served at the hour we go to press. Aecnfflingto Mr. Templeton's story he and Corrau have been having tronbte over a gate between their premises. Several days ago aa Mra.

Ternpieton waa closing the gate Ourran approached and commenced to uee vile language. Mrs. Templeton objected to such abuse and Ourran attempted to assault her with a hammer, bat she WM oble to defend herself and pulling a pistol threatened to ehoot him. Probable Mandamus Proceedings. At the recent meeting of tbe board of trustees the question of paying certain old warrants amounting to about $300 was discussed.

It appears that ton board attempted to arrange for the payment ot tho warrant by transferring a sufficient amrjtint from the water fund to the general fund, but City Harlan refused to make the transfer, after securing legal, advice. It ia understood, however, that he will abide by the decision of tho 8u perior Court in the matter, The holdera of tho old warrants will be compelled to bring mandamus proceedings againat the city treasurer to teat the matter or they will lode their money. Bradford- Wohlfrom. At tho residence the bride's par- entfl, near Arbucklo, January 1st, Wm. D.

Bradford was united in marriage to Mlea Emma Wohlfrom, Rev. G. W. Archer officiating. The house waa a scene of joy, gaesta and relatives participating in the gayotiea of the occasion.

A delicate repast was served. The young people are popular in Oo- Uisa county, and hoala of friende join tbo Sun in wishing them long years of happineaa and great lusaSun. The bride is a niece of John Wohl- Irom, of tais city. to tied with a true lover's knot of white aatin ribbon. And then came the trying moment ol triumph for the happy twain, and the moment ol mingled joy and pain for the loved were heard the "I pronounce you man and wife." Congratulations and happy New Year wishes treeo then In order, after which the party repaired to the banquet hsll, where, amidst the now of good cheer and merry laughter, was served an rie- gant wedding breakfast.

The marriage of Miss VTesi and Mr. Hnghes unites of two of the oldest and prominent familial of Golasa county. They eater apou along pathways strewn w-tl, Qowets, with high hopes and youthful we wish them joy. May the cap's Cakes, pies, doaghnuts, ete. Party wine of lile hf.ve nothing amid erte.

filled by Oomtort, Joy. at the Bon Boa, d29tf I The bride and (room left on the Needed SJIB.TC, He had been out so late the night before that he did not Itnow at what hour he had come home. When he awoke, ho was curious to learn jast how "rocky" lie looked. He accordingly reached out for the silver backed hand mirror that lay on the table be- alde hla bed. Instead of he got hold the silver backed hairbrush.

Not recognizing his mistake, he took the brush up and gaied at the'bristles for mo.uect Tlien he felt of tha silver back and then stared back at the "Good heavens," be murmui'tO at laat, "but I need a Fran- claco Anonant. A Pleasant Party. Mra. J. H.

Dungan and Mrs. W. F. tfiron are entertaining Mias Nellie Boston, ol Llvermore, and Miss Jewel Dun- Kan, ot San Francisco, Thursday evening these good ladies threw open their parlors to the Merrymakers, in honor of their gueata. Each C'leat was presented with a souvenir card.

Farmer pedrd waa the feature of the amusements. Boston, of the ladies, won rionora, and Mr. Harry Porter led the scores ot tbe gentlemen. Delicious refreshments wore aerved. Installation.

H.T. Barnes, D. 1). G. will install the officers-elect of tbe lodges of Odd Fellows in the connty on the following dates: Cap ay, No.

280, January 6th; Ducnigan, No, 318, Jnnaary 9th; Woodland, No. Ill, January 12lh River, No. 250, January 13lh; Yoio, No. 160, January 20tb; Madison, No. 287, January 19th; Qralton, No.

2S3, January 27th. ramento and return this mornin j. Mrs. Daisy Hilliker and children were nrrivala on Wednesday evening's train, P. T.

Laugenour was an arrival on the Oregon express Wednesday afternoon. Frank Grimes and Wm, Keith returned to Knights Landing Wednesday evening. XEarl Williams, George Hitchcock and Will Cook were arrivals on tbe noon train today. Mrs. Meyers, who has been visiting Henry Ktikle and wife, returned to Donnigan tliip morning.

Miss Josie Hnblelt, who has been visiting Mis3 Cora Porter, returned to Arbuckle thia morning, Mrs, Conrad Dittnar and her brother, Will Souluer, were arrivals from Saora- mento Wednesday eyeaiag. Ohas. Mering, H. Biebe, Matthewson, Ohas. Marley and Fred Bullock n-era arrivals last night, Misa Hayward returned to her home in Woodland Tuesday, after a visit to her friend, MiasNUs, Journal.

George H. Lutgerding, who has been spending the holidays in this, city, returned to Stanford University this morning. Elwood Huston arrived from Vallajo Wednesday to visit relatives In this nty. Mr. Huston is employed tn assistant engineer on the steamer Columbus, which rung between San Francisco tnd Portland, Mlaa Nellie DuBois, Mr.

George Da- Hoi8, Mr. Charles Gurry and Mies Myrtle Patterson were the of Mr. I'rauk Gurry and family on Monday and Tuesday. Miss Patterson retnrned to her home in San Francisco on Tuesday afternoon. Bhe was accompanied as far 49 Btege by Mr.

DuBola, who (topped there for a few days' visit with Mr. Will Harrlman and family, Tbe storm appears to hare spent its force theia are indications of settled weather. The sun fs saining brightly and the weather as pleasant as could be desired at this season of the year. Tbe rainfill from January 3d at I o'clock for twenty-lour hours was only .04 of an inch, making a total of 13,35 inches for tbe season, The rise In the river has not been so vreat as anticipated. At KnigbU landing It was only seven Inched Wednesday night.

It now marks thirteen feet and seven inches. The rise Sacramento has only been two daring the storm. What little wind there ia comes from the north, the barometer is slowly rising and all the conditions seem to be favorable for a period ol clear and pleasant Woodland Fire Department. At the recent meeting ot the board of olty trustees, J. J.

Ward, retiring chief of tbe 'Woodland tire department, ported tbe election ot Frank Diets as ohieCaudW. B. A Id rich as assistant kihlef.fleo the election of the officers, Urn delegates, fire wardens and members of szecutlve committee, whow names have been previously published. Tbe election said officers was confirmed by tbe board. In concluding his report Mr.

Ward stated thai he had served as a department officer for six years and therefore has become very familiar with work. He recommended a reorganisa- tion of the department, giving the chief more control, and this, he believes, would create more harmony. Caton an Ex-Convict. Several weeks ago F. L.

Caton was arrested ia this city for passing a worth- leas check at He plead guilty In IheJJuperior Court and wasaenteneed to three years in Folsom State Prison, Sheriff Griffin today received a letter from R. Murphy, capUin of the guard at Folsom, which shows that Oiton is an ex-convict. It reads aa follows: On looking over our records I find f. L. Caton, lately from yonr county, is a second timer.

He served a term of two years' in San Quentln from Kern county lor forgery and was released on October 14,1899." Hot ice. Tbe comrades of Wra. H. Seward Post, No. 06, G.

A. and all old soldiers are requested to assemble at the lodge room in Masonic Hall on Friday, January 5th, at 9:30 to attend the funeral of the late Comrade George W. Elartsock. js4d. By order of W.

H. Adjutant. "A heart as iturdy man oik." It to be itnrdr and the neivei itrong, tlie blood must be rich tod pcrc. flood's gintpurtlla tiewti itnidy It makes good blood. It rtreiigtU 1111.

Don-lCTUatlug, mild, Mrs. r. B. Mills will In Woodland until January 10th, and will be pleased to meet those desiring to arrange foi rauiic Seasons, at the residence on tbe eorear Walnol ttreel and LiBcoln aveuoe. It has been demonstrated repeatedly in every State in tbe Union and fn many foreign countries that Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is a certain preventive and cure for croap.

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