Mendocino Coast Beacon from Mendocino, California • 1

MENDOCINO, MENDOCINO SEPT. 11, 1926. NO. 52 OL. XLVin ROCKPORT LULL TU START III DECmBER YOUNG IIS BET- tmii iioiiion BIGfURDSOH MllfllT mill 301 SOUTH COAST ROADS IN FINE CONDITION The Cavanaugh hill on the south coast road, north of Elk, is one of the last hard grades on this stretch of highway to be improved.

At the present time a crew of about 15 men with steam shovel and road machines is busy at work cutting down the hill eliminating the sharp turns and reducing the grade as much as possible. At the bottom of the gulch a solidly built cement culvert has been laid under the roadbed to cany of the water which will last for all time. The present bridge' over the gulch on a sharp curve will be replaced by a fill and when the job is completed it will be a very credible piece of work. Supervisor N. P.

Howe has given the job considerable of his time and supervision and when finished the road in that section will be in fine shape. i i MUM HI UK-HI IF OKI. GUtl I I. 1 fi Sf.Lf.TELA FAT.LY SHOT WHILE HUfiTIM DEER 0 William Salmela, well-known in and about Wendling, where he had pre-iously been employed, was the victim of a fatal hunting accident Sunday. Deceased, who is about 25 years of age had been living at home with his folks on a farm near Navarro and on the morning of last Sunday with, his two brothers, Swante, aged 20, and Balfred, aged 8, had gone into Perry gulch partly to hunt and partly to look up stray stock.

There were three rifles in the party, each boy carrying one. William separated from the other two boys for a time and when they came up to him he had a wild cat in his hand. He had come upon two of the animals and had killed one while the other had made off up the sidehill Swante had a hound with him and they all went back to see if the dog would take the cats track and run it The dog did not follow the cat but shortly started a deer and Swante shot at it William, who was some distance away jumped up onto a stump to see if he could get a shot at the deer. Shortly thereafter the two younger boys heard a shot and then heard their brother cry out that he had shot himself. An instant later another shot was heard and when the boys got to where he was they found him lying dead with a ghastly wound in his stomach, and the whole side of his face shot away.

This was about 10 oclock Sunday morning. The boys secured help and the body was removed to Navarro and later, that afternoon was taken to Fort Bragg and an autopsy performed by Dr. Bowman. It is thought from appearances and the testimony of the brothers that the dead man had leaned his rifle against the side of the stump when he climbed up to catch a view of the fleeing deer and that in reaching down for the weapon he siezed it by the muzzle and in draw-iing it toward him the hammer caught on the stump and the weapon was discharged, the shot tearing a terrible hole in his stomach. It is thought that frantic with pain, when he saw how badly he was injured, that he turned the muzzle of the gun to his head and fired to put an end to his sufferings.

His face was powder marked and there also were bums on his abdomen. The other brothers were not where they could see him but they heard the shots and head him say he had shot himself. When they got to him he was slumped down in a heap, dead. Deceased was a native of Finland where he was born August 6, 1901, but he came to this country when quite small and had resided most of his life near Navarro. He is survived by his parents, five sisters and two brothers.

Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon, Rev. J. J. Hilberg of Fort Bragg officiating and interment was in the Philo cemetery. CASPAR WOMAN DIES SUDDENLY? IN SAN FRANCISCO CASPAR, Sept 10.

This community was greatly shocked the first of the week to hear of the death of Mra. Henry Von Ahnen in San Francisco," where she had been the past month caring for her husband. Mra Von Ahnen contracted flu which turned into pneumonia causing her death. The body was brought by train to Fort Bragg Tuesday and services were held at the Cannarr Funeral Home Wednesday. Interment took place in Fort Bragg cemetery.

Mrs. Von Ahnen wras 45 years of age and a native of Missouri. She had lived in this State the greater part of her life. Brief Notes. Mrs.

Arthur Biggers of Palo Alto was a visitor at the Jewett home this week. Fred Decker was called to Chico this week on account of the death of his father. Mr. and Mrs. I.

Kauffman left several days ago for a two-months trip to Philadelphia. They will call at Salt Lake City, Utah, on their way East and visit Mrs. Kauffmans sister, Mrs. Herman Utah. Mr.

and Mrs. -W. H. Higgins went to Eureka last week and on their return home attended a barbecue given by the Royal Arch Masons this side of Scotia a few miles. Miss Yerda Leishman returned to Stockton a few days ago to resume her studies at the College of the Mr.

and Mrs. Pitt Walton and family, accompanied by Miss Saunders and Miss Walton of Texas, were here for several days tliis week visiting old friends. Mr. Walton now lives in Yuba City where he has a pastorate at the Baptist Church of that place. Mrs.

Hay ter, is still quite sick at her home here. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Scheper and son, George, left for Sacramento first of the week to attend the State Fair at that place. Abbott Scott returned to his home here Sunday after several weeks confinement in the Fort Bragg hospital wherehe had been receiving medical aid for the gunshot wound in his head.

He feels very good now but must remain quiet for a couple of weeks yet Mrs. F. W. Stickney and daughter, Ruth, left for San Francisco the first of the week, where they will remain for several days. Mrs.

William Partridge and daughter, Peggy, of Fresno, are here at the home of the formers sister, Mrs. Mark Eglin. Arthur Daniels is again at his post of duty after a weeks vacation spent in Humboldt county. Mr. and Mra George Olmstead of Oakland, Mrs.

Katherine Harwood of San Francisco and Mr. and Mrs. Roy Brady of Sunnyvale arrived here this week to attend the funeral of the late Mrs. J. H.

Von Ahnen. J. A. Nelson of San Francisco, accompanied by Mr. Curiy of San Francisco, arrived here this week to attend to insurance matters.

Mrs. Dare Romain, Mrs. George Lemmon and Henry Dahl went to San Francisco the firfct of the week, returning again a few days later. Miss Edna Wahlstrom is quite ill in the Redwood Coast hospital at Fort Bragg. COURTHOUSE DAMAGED BY FIRE SUPERVISORS SET TUX RATE ATJ2.80 UKIAH, Sept.

10. Fire broke out in the courthouse Wednesday afternoon about 3 oclock. The blaze started in the -attic of the west wing on School street Painters had recently been at work on the roof of the building and it is thought the fire started from spontaneous combustion, possibly from oily rags, or through defective wiring. The fact that the fire started in the daytime and was quickly discovered is all that probably saved the building from serious or total loss. As it was the local fire department kept the flames confined to the second story of the building.

The office of District Attorney on the second floor was considerably damaged and all the offices suffered more or less from water poured upon the flames. The total damage is estimated at around $3000. Tax Rate Set at $2.80. The Board of Supervisors at their meeting held here this week fixed the tax rate for the year at $2.80. This is a raise qf 30 cents over last years rate.

It is understood that this increase was made largely to provide funds to continue the construction of the new Willits-Fort Bragg road in the Third and Fourth Supervisoral districts. The vote for the increased tax rate is understood to have stood three to two, Supervisors Ford and Williams opposing the increased rate. UKIAH, Sept. 9, Several persons were severely injured and one man was killed recently when an automobile driven by Mr. Lundstrom of San Francisco, skidded in the roadway a short distance from Upper Lake and upset, spilling the occupants into the roadway.

Barney Anies, a postal employee of San Fracisco was killed, while a Miss Beuck sustained a broken arm, Mra Muller suffered severe shock and bruises Lundstrom, the driver, and A1 Genthler, the remaining passenger, escaped with a few bruises and scratches. The party had been up to Prathers Mill at Elk Mountain and were returning to Adams Springs when the accident occured. Indian Hoppickers Engage In Fight In a drunken brawl which occurred last Sunday about day-break at the hoppickers camp on the Cunningham ranch, Filburn Knight, an Indian, received wounds by being stabbed in the chest and shot with an automatic pistol. Four Indians, named Potter, all brothers, were arrested and lodged in jail here on a charge of assault to commit murder. It is thought the injured man will recover.

Fisherman Drowns In Clear Lake While fishing from a small motor I oat in Clear Lake off Willow Point last Sunday afternoon, the boat was upset and John Seguine, 50 years of age, was drowned. Seguine with another man was fishing and when the motor stopped, he attempted to pass I is companion to start the motor, hen the craft capsized and both men were thrown into the lake. The second man could not swim and clung to the capsized boat until rescued. Seguine started to swim ashore but had only ot a short distance from the boat when be suddenly sank, his body was recovered several hours later. Deceased was a widower, leaving two sons, 12 and 18 years of age.

Young Man Shot at Lower Lake While hunting in the mountains near Lower Lake last Sunday Ernest Brookings, 24 years of age, was shot find instantly killed. The accident was a very peculiar one. Brookings ith four other young men wras hunting in the hills around Lower Lake and toming together in a small clearing stopped for a drink of water from a canteen Brookings was carrying. Brookings leaned his rifle against his stomach while he passed the canteen around to the other members of the party, and bis dog jumped up against him to beg for a drink and as he did so his forefoot caught the hammer of Brookings 30 calibre rifle discharging it, the bullet tearing into the unfortunate mans abdomen and up through his chest. The saddened party brought the body out four miles on horseback to Lower Lake for burial.

Deceased was a veteran cf the World war and very highly esteemed. i.ieeti::s: FOO IB BOOST HUTS MUD FORT BRAGG, Sept the machinery is either placed or on the ground for the new mill at Rockport and it is expected it will be completed and begin operations early in December. Housing conditions which have been rather poor will soon improve. A contract has been let to E. A Holmes of Fort Bragg for the construction of ten four-, five- and six-room houses for workmen, work on which will begin immedately.

To Boost for Willhs Road. 1 The Willi ts Chamber of Commerce and Supervisor John Rupe are to be here on Thursday of next week to boost for the construction of the partly completed new road between this place and Willits. The delegation will be entertained by the local Chamber of Commerce at the Community Club. A large attendance and an interesting session is anticipated. Big Salmon Pack.

Salmon fishing is over for this season. The International Packing Co. closed today after a very successful seasons run. It packc 200 tierces or some pounds of fish. The fishermen have all done very well, making good money the latter part of the run.

Only about 60 of the catch was packed. -The remaining 40 consisted of small fish which were sold as fresh on the San Francisco market The Noyo fishing fleet is now tied up for the winter. Death of Robert Dartt. Robert J. Dartt, well-known former coast man, died at the home of his daughter, at Ripon, on Tuesday of this week.

Mr. Dartt had been more or less an invalid for a number of years and following the death of his wife some time he failed perceptibly. lie left here to make his home with his daughter. Mr. Dartt was a native of Nova Scotia and 74 years of age.

He came to California in 1869 and the following year located on Albion Ridge where he located a redwood claim and for a number of years engaged in getting out redwood ties. Later he purchased a small farm at Little River where he resided for a time, he engaged in merchandising here for a breif period. Finally he purchased the extensive Kent ranch at Bridgeport, which he farmed successfully for a number of years until its upkeep became too great a task and he sold out and retired to this place to make his home. lie is survived by one daughter and one brother. Death of Esther Wells Bohn, Mrs.

Richard Bohn, wife of Richard Bohn of this place, died at her home here Monday evening. She had been in poor health for several years past and recently she had failed rapidly. Some time ago Bhe was taken to San Francisco and the best specialists consulted but nothing could be done to btay the progress of her malady. Esther Wells Bohn was born in England some 60 years ago but came to California with her parents when a child of three years. The family located at Mendocino where Mrs.

Bohn resided during her girlhood. She was married to Mr. Bohn 34 years ago and after re-reling on the south coast they came to Fort Bragg to live ar.d have made their home hire since. Mrs. Bol.n is sorvivi by her husband five children, Mrs.

Julia Hilm of long-vale, Mrs. Lucille Rowe of T'in Mile, and Raymond, Harold and Donald Bohn of this place; also her aged mother, Mrs, Wells, a brother and a sister in this place. Funeral services were held from the Cannarr Funeral Home Wednesday afternoon, Rev. W. L.

Slaub officiating. Brief Notes. Several local merchants have taken in spurious silver dollars of late and a creful watch is be ing kept for those passing the same. It i3 thought the coun- tirfe-its were put in circulation by outsiders who departed soon after passing them out F. L.

Hanson, with the local railway company, was give a surprise recently on the occasion of his birthday when about a dozen of bis associate gathered at his homo and presented him with a handsome traveling lag. (Continued on page 8) There have been material changes in the returns for Governor throughout the State. Young has won the Republican nomination over Richardson by some 13,000. There have been some conflcting reports as to which of these candidates carried Mendocino county. Richardson won out in this county by slightly less than 300 votes.

There are no changes as to county offices as given last week. We give nelow the latest unofficial returns on the contested offices: Governor tichardson 2463 Young 2166 Goodcell ....403 Sheriff Byrnes 4743 Brewer 1176 Perkins 1702 Supt. of Schools 3atton 3218 Caughey 1959 Westerman i 1805 District Attorney Gibson 4645 Turley Van Dyke Whited tedwine Reynolds Gowan Ornbaun Cleveland 2759 2975 2499 1894 3646 3165 4330 2487 Tax Collector Assessor Coroner ENTERTAINS AT BRIDGE ELK," Sept" 10. A delightful was had at the home of Mr. and Mrs.

Charles McGovern in Elk on September 4 th. The home was beautifully decorated with dahlias and sweet peas whose fragrance lent an air of charm to the surroundings. Five tables of bridge were played, after which the hostess served a dainty midnight luncheon. Clarence Stout won first prize and Mrs. Balaam won high score among the adies.

The guests were of one accord in voting Mra McGovern a very charming hostess and hope that she will entertain them again in the very near future. ALBION RIDGE ALBION RIDGE, Sept 1. Mrs. Guy Jackson and two children of Fort Bragg spent the week visiting at the Loomis home. George McMurphy, wife and son came down from Rockport Sunday and spent the day visiting relatives here.

Manager Brown of the Albion store visited at the Herbert place one day this w'eek. Mrs. Walter Perry of Middle Ridge is enjoying a vacation in Montana where she is visiting relatives. Harry Stovall and B. Thompson of Rockport visited friends here one day recently.

Mr. Herbert and Mr. Loomis each received a box of delicious Bartlett pears from their friend, Mr. Lyman, of Upper Lake. Mr.

J. McKay of Albion has leased the former Charlie Mack place on this Ridge for the coming year. Mrs. G. Jackson visited at the De-Rosicr home Thursday.

Mr. Eoyer and family are here from San Francisco enjoying an outing on their Table Mountain ranch. John Ilardell of Fort Bragg spent some time at the Pesula home this week. Norman Shandel came up from San Francisco and spent the week-end at his home here. Mr.

and Mrs. B. Williams and child of Westport were Sunday visitors at the Loomis home. E. Koskola and Chester Shandel were Sunday visitors at the Herbert home.

BUYS HOME AT ALBION John Lamplmayr recently purchased a home at Albion on the South Side. He purchased the home of Richard Worth which was formerly owned by Oliver Olson of this place. POINT ARENA TO HOLD FARM PICNIC SEPTEMBER 18TH The first annual picnic and stock show of the Point Arena Farm Center will be Jield Saturday, September 18th, at Bishops fiat on the Garcia river north of Point Arena. Forty head of cattle have been entered by local dairymen. Prof.

Regan will be on hand to judge the cattle and speakers will be provided to entertain the assembly. Admission will be free. The Center will furnish hot coffee and barbecued meat Those attending are expected to bring lunches to make up their meal. CAMP-FIRE GIRLS On Thursday night at 7:30 the Grammar School Camp-fire girls held their first meeting at the club room. There are ten members, including our noble guardian, airs.

O. W. Walton. A delicious lunch was serve by three gracious hostesses, the Misses Dagma Ilayter, Helen Tyrrell and Thelma Barnes. Then business matters were discussed and our officers were elected.

Next Sunday afternoon at 2:30 oclock we will meet at Mrs. Waltons house. From there we will take a hike through the woods. The meeting adjourned at 9:30 after a delightful and instructive meeting. Reporter.

KILLS BIG PANTHER W. H. Hopper, proprietor of the Halfway house on the Ukiah road, while in the yard of his residence Monday observed a big panther, crossing the road and as he had his gun with him he shot and killed the varmint, which measured seven feet A number of panther have been seen during the past year in this section of the country. Last spring several of Dr. Byams sheep were found, killed by panthers.

Later Harry Bevins and B. L. Elliott killed two of these beasts. Panther seem much more numerous during the deer season due to the ease which a panther may kill a deer. Last spring Harry Bevins ran across three der kills, evidently made the same day by one panther.

The killing of this panther by Mr. Hopper was indeed a fortunate occurence. WEDDED HERE SATURDAY Miss Amelia Paoli of this place and George Anderson of Albion were marred last Saturday at the home of the brides parents, Mr. and Mrs. O.

Paoli, ly Rev. Father Anthony. The ceremony took place about 10 oclock that morning and at noon a wedding dinner was served. The bride is well-known here where she has spent most of her life and where recently she has be-en attending high school. The groom is employed at Albion.

The young couple will shortly go to Oregon to reside. DRIED APPLES BRINGING 7 TO 7 5-8 IN ANDERSON VALLEY Something like one hundred tons of Anderson Valleys dried apple crop have been sold for 7JJ cents it is stated with Rosenberg Bros, doing the most of the buying. It is understood that the past week the price has stiffened slightly and 7 5-8 is now be ing offered. Early in the season 8 was offered but few contracts were made as 11 cents had previously been obtained. The crop is better in the Anderson section than in most other localities.

I Walter Perry of Albion bad business in Mendocino Wed.oed y. BRIDGE CLUB MEETS The Bridge club met Tuefday afternoon at the home of Mrs. H. S. Nichols.

Bridge was played all afternoon. Mrs. George Lammers and Mrs. Asa Bishop won first and second prize. Delicious refreshments were served by the hostess and a very pleasant afternoon was enjoyed.

CAMPER ARRESTED Thomas Lermond arrested a man giving his name as John Doe for leaving a camp fire burning at a camping place on the Navarro river last Sunday. The officer brought the offender before Judge Murray Where upon his plea of guilty he was fined $50. TO BE MARRIED AT EUREKA Mrs. Gertrude after a few days visit with her brother and father at this place, left this week for Eureka where she is to be married to Fred Zeitlow, former millwright of Rock-port After the wedding they will proceed to Klamath Falls, Oregon, where they expect to locate and make their future home. Mr.

Zeitlow has a contract to build a mill at that place. STATE FAIR WELL ATTENDED The State Fair just closed at Sacramento was quite well attended by parties from Mendocino and Lake counties. In Lake County's exhibit were a number of Indian baskets. Some of these baskets are so small that a microscope is required to see the workmanship, under the glass, smaller than a kernel of pop com shows a perfect design of 50 stitches. It is claimed that no Indian tribe excels those of Lake County in basket making.

The display also included some of the largest Indian baskets ever made and also a collection of arrow heads, necklaces and other articles that excited much attention. BACHELOR CLUB PICNIC The Bachelor club will give a picnic Sunday out on Big river at the Ross camp at the foot of Big hill. Over 80 boys and girls are invited together with some of the parents and all of the high school faculty. A meny time is expected by everyone Miss Dorothy Ferguson of San Francisco is visiting Mrs. Fred Portcous..