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DAHNEKE, THELIA A.

Appeal-Democrat - 12/12/1980 - Thelia A. DAHNEKE - Funeral services are planned Monday for Thelia Almeda Dahneke, 84, of Yuba City, who died yesterday at Rideout Hospital. - A native of Gridley, she lived in the Yuba-Sutter area all her life and made her home at 1200 Gray Ave. - She was a member of the Sunflower Rebekah Lodge 297, Degree of Pocahantas 255 of Marysville, Royal Neighbors Camp 10767, VFW Auxiliary 2563, Bi-County Senior Citizens, Grandma's Club, MOCA Auxiliary Red Feather Tent 7, Past Pocohantas Club, Past Noble Grand Club, and Veteran Rebekah's Club. - Survivors include her sons, Robert E. Dahneke of Marysville and Jack M. Dahneke of San Leandro; five grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. - Services are planned for 11 a.m. Monday at Ullrey Memorial Chapel in Yuba City.  Rev. Ortiz Weniger, of the Yuba City First Baptist Church, will officiate.  Entombment will be at East Lawn Memorial Park in Sacramento.

DAILEY, MATT

Sacramento Evening Bee - November 20, 1905 - MATT DAILEY DEAD - Marysville, November 20 – Saturday evening Matt DAILEY of the old school of California’s stage drivers, passed away at a local hospital in the seventy-fifth year of his age. For a number of years he was on the box of the Marysville-Nevada City line. The only known relative is a sister Mary J. DAILEY of Ohio. (R.T.)

DAILY, MR.

Mountain Messenger – 12/19/1863 – Died: At Strawberry Valley on the 14^th, of pneumonia, Mr. Daily, he leaves a wife and two small children.  (Transcribed & submitted by Brad Sharpe.)

DALBEY, CATHERINE

Daily Appeal, 10/27/1896, p. 1 – Death of Mrs. Frank Dalby [sic]. – Mrs. Frank Dalby [sic] died at her home three miles south of Wheatland at 1 o’clock yesterday morning.  She was over seventy-five years of age, and was much respected in the community where she resided so many years.

DALBEY, FRANKLIN

Marysville Daily Appeal - 1/11/1888, p2 - Deaths:  In Sheridan, January 10th, Franklin Dalbey, aged 76 years and 10 months. - Friends and acquaintances are respectfully invited to attend the funeral from his late residence to-morrow (Thursday) morning at 10 o'clock.  Interment, Wheatland cemetery.

DALLAM, CHARLES HENRY

Marysville Daily Appeal - 12/2/1898, p1 - Death of Charles Henry Dallam - A telephone message received in this city last evening announcing the death of Charles Henry, the seventeen-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Dallam, which took place at his parents' home in San Francisco, at 4 o'clock in the afternoon. - The deceased was born in this city where he resided with his parents until they removed to San Francisco about ten years ago.  Mr. Dallam, the father of deceased, was connected with the business department of the Appeal and his wife is a sister of Mrs. Murat F. Brown. - The remains will arrive on the Knights Landing train to-night, and the funeral will take place at 10 o'clock to-morrow (Saturday) morning from the residence of M. F. Brown, 430 Fourth street.  Interment city cemetery.

Marysville Daily Appeal - Laid At Rest-All That Remains Mortal of Charles Henry Dallam Finds Final Repose - The funeral of the late Charles Henry Dallam who died in San Francisco and whose remains were brought to this city for interment, took place yesterday. - Services were held at the residence of Murat F. Brown, 430 Fourth street, at 11 o'clock, Rev. W. H. Stoy, Rector of St. John's Episcopal church, officiating. - The following ladies and gentlemen constituted the choir:  W. T. Phipps, Mrs. George H. Baird, H. L. Browne and Miss Anna McKenney.  They sang "Jesus While Our Hearts Are Bleeding." - The interment took place in the family plot, city cemetery.  The following acted as pall-bearers:  Chester Ripley, Stanley Jewett, Jr., Arthur Syfert, Herman Berg, Justus Greely and Chester Bowen. - Many beautiful floral pieces were placed on the casket by friends of the family.

DALTON, BRIDGET

Marysville Daily Appeal – 9/22/1878, p 2 – Died:  In this city, September 21^st, Bridget Dalton, aged 75 years, a native of Ireland. – The funeral will take place from the residence of her son, Harry Dalton, corner Eighth and A streets Monday at 2 o’clock p.m.  Friends invited to attend.  New York papers please copy.

DALTON, CATHERINE

Sacramento Bee, February 25, 1919 - DEATHS - Marysville Feb. 24^th SISTER FRANCES DE SALES, known to the world as CATHERINE DALTON, daughter of MRS. JANE DALTON of San Francisco.  Native of Iowa.  Aged 54 years.

DALTON, HARRY W.

Marysville Daily Appeal - 4/15/1922, p1 - Harry W. Dalton Dies At Home in This City - Harry W. Dalton, a resident of California since 1862, died at his home, 620 C street, in this city yesterday.  Dalton was born in Ireland and was 78 years, 7 months and 25 days old. - Most of his life in California was spent in Marysville, where he has been a property owner.  Dalton leaves many friends and acquaintances. - He was the husband of Mrs. Mary J. Dalton and an uncle of Mrs. Wm. McGuire of this city. - The remains are at the undertaking parlors of Kelly Brothers.

Marysville Daily Appeal - 4/16/1922, p5 - Harry Dalton Funeral To Be Held Tomorrow - The funeral of Harry W. Dalton will be held from his late home, 620 C street, Monday morning.  Services will be conducted at St. Joseph's Catholic church at 10 o'clock.  The remains will be at the family home after 1 o'clock this afternoon, and friends and acquaintances are invited to call there.  The burial will take place in San Francisco in the Holy Cross cemetery, the remains to be sent there by Kelly Brothers.

DALY, CATHERINE

Marysville Daily Appeal - 6/3/1898, p1 - A Former Resident Dead - Mrs. Catherine Daly Pays Nature's Debt at Crockett, Cal. - Mrs. Catherine Daly, relict of the late Patrick Daly, died at Crockett, Contra Costa county, last Tuesday.  The deceased was a native of Ireland, 65 years of age, and formerly resided with her husband, who was a shoemaker, in this city and Smartsville. - She leaves four daughters, Mrs. John O'Meara, Mrs. John Horrigan, Mrs. Daniel Kelliher, and Mrs. James Boyle, to mourn her demise.  The husband of deceased died about a year ago, and was brought to this city for interment. - The remains arrived from Crockett on the Oregon express this morning, and will be taken in charge by Undertaker Bevan. - Services will be held at St. Joseph's Church at 8 o'clock this morning and the interment will take place in the family plot in the Catholic cemetery.

DAM, CYRUS

Marysville Daily Appeal - 3/15/1904, p4 - Died:  DAM - In this city, March 13, 1904, Cyrus Dam, a native of Maine, aged 69 years. - The funeral services will be held tomorrow (Wednesday) at Calvary Baptist Church, Oakland.  Interment Mountain View Cemetery.

DANNENBERG (DANNENBURG), CHARLES GUSTAVE ALBERT

Evening Democrat - Saturday, 5/4/1907, p1 - Sudden Death of Sutter Citizen - C. G. A. Dannenburg Found Unconscious in Road and Dies Soon Afterward - Death came to another old resident of Sutter county at 1 o'clock this morning and in a sudden form.  As an employe of the Wilbur farm in Sutter county was going home from this city last evening he came upon the unconscious form of C. G. A. Dannenberg of Sutter City lying in the roadway.  He placed the stricken man in his wagon, his team having stopped when he fell out, and took him to his home in Sutter City where he passed away about six hours later. - From all indications the man had been stricken with heart disease while driving along the road and had fallen from the seat of his vehicle when it struck a bad place in the road. - Undertaken Bevan of this city was summoned soon after the patient died, and Coroner Rowe accompanied him to investigate the case.  He found no indications of foul play. - Deceased was for years a blacksmith at Sutter City, where he had resided for twenty four years.  Three years ago he went into the merchandising business and has continued in it until the present time.  Two years ago he suffered an attack of appendicitis and since then he had been subject to attacks of heart disease.  Yesterday he was in Marysville on business and left town after 3 o'clock for his home.  He was apparently as well as usual while in this city and the news of his death was a shock to his many friends. - Charles Gustave Albert Dannenberg was a native of Germany and was 65 years, 3 months and 8 days of age.  He leaves two daughters residing in Sutter City and other children in San Francisco and the east.  He was a good man and was respected by all who knew him. - The funeral will be held from his late home in Sutter City Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock, and the interment will take place in the cemetery at that place.

Daily Appeal - 5/5/1907, p5 - Death of Charles A. Dannenbery [sic] - Yuba City, May 4. - Charles Gustave Albert Dannenbery, an old and highly respected resident of Sutter City, died this morning at the family home about 2 o'clock. - The deceased was a native of Germany and aged 65 years, 3 months and 8 days, and leaves three sons, Sam Dannenbery, who resides on the Stewart tract, south of this city; Dr. Alex Dannenbery of Salt Lake City, Utah, and Otto Dannenbery, who resides on the home place in Sutter City; three daughters, namely, Mrs. William Gilman of San Francisco, Mrs. George Kellogg of Sutter City, Mrs. Elmer Hixson of San Francisco and Miss Francis Dannenbery of Sutter City. - Last night as an employe on the Wilbur farm was driving along the road the unconscious body of Mr. Dannenbery was found lying in the road and his horse and rig was at the scene.  He placed the stricken man in his vehicle and took him to his home in Sutter City. - From all indications the man had been stricken with heart failure and fell from his vehicle.  He was in Marysville yesterday doing some trading and was apparently in good health. - The deceased for the past 25 years has been a resident of Sutter City and was an unright [sic] and honest citizen, held high in the esteem of his many friends.  For the past four years he has been conducting a grocery store, but for about twenty years previous to that time he was engaged in the blacksmith business.  He was a good workman at his trade, but about four years ago he suffered an attack of appendicitis and was compelled to submit to an operation.  After his recovery he was unable to go back to his trade and hence he opened a small grocery store at which business he made a good living. - The funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock from the late home and the interment will be made in the Sutter City Cemetery.

DARNEILLE, FIELDING M. (Frank)

Appeal Democrat - Wed 6/3/1970, p4 - Obituaries:  Funeral services were conducted in San Francisco Monday for Fielding M. (Frank) Darneille, 83, a native of Camptonville, who died May 28 in San Francisco. - Private services will be conducted in Oroville. - Darneille was an employe of Yuba Manufacturing Co. in Marysville prior to moving to San Francisco in 1922.  He was a member of Machinists Union local 68 and a 40-year employee of American Can Co. - His wife, Amy Abrams Darneille, died in 1969. - Survivors include two brothers, Wallace Darneille of Yuba City and Leslie Darneille of San Francisco, and a sister, Edith Kruse of Oakland.

DAROUX, BELPHON PETER

Sacramento Bee, September 21, 1911 - Died Sep. 20 BELPHON PETER DAROUX, a native of France.  Aged 88 years. (R.T.)

DaSHIELL, BENJAMIN

Marysville Daily Appeal - 11/1/1902, p 6 - Died - In this city, October 31st, Benjamin DaSHIELL, a native of Baltimore, Maryland, aged 62 years, 1 month and 2 days.  - The funeral will take place at 1:30 this afternoon from J. K. Kelley's undertaking parlors under the auspices of the A.O.U.W.  Interment (private) City cemetery.

DAUB, EDWARD 

Appeal Democrat – November 7, 1961 – Edward Daub, 84, died Sunday night at a Marysville following a short illness. A native of Germany, he lived in Strawberry Valley for the past 16 years.  Formerly he was an aircraft construction worker In Southern California. He was also a ship’s captain, with San Pedro his home port. He was a member of San Pedro Elk’s Lodge. Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Edna A. Hays and Mrs. Cecilia Millentin, both of Strawberry Valley and Mrs. Dorothy H. Baldwin of Southern California.; two brothers in New York; four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Graveside services under the direction of Hutchison’s Colonial Chapel, will be conducted tomorrow at 2 p.m. at the Strawberry Valley Cemetery. Rev. Hugh McCallum, pastor of Marysville First Christian Church, will officiate. Memorials to the Heart Fund or the American Cancer Society have been suggested. (B.S.)

DAVIS, A.G. (MRS.)

Marysville Daily Appeal - 4/14/1871, p2 - Died:  In this city, April 13th, Mrs. A. G. Davis, aged 49 years.  The funeral will take place from her late residence, corner of Ninth and F streets, this morning at eleven o'clock.  Friends are invited to attend.

DAVIS, DAVID ELMER

Appeal Democrat - Tue 12/26/1967, p4 - Obituaries:  Funeral services are scheduled tomorrow for Chief M-Sgt. David Elmer Davis, 53, of Linda, who died Saturday at David Grant Hospital at Travis Air Force Base following a short illness. - A native of Portland, Ore., he has been stationed at Beale Air Force Base for the past 18 months and was assigned to the 9th Strategic Reconnaissance Wing.  He made his home at 1575 Hickory Lane, Linda. - He was a member of Bellevue Lodge 325, F&AM of Bellevue, Neb.; Omaha Capter [sic] 7, Royal Arch Masons, Omaha, Neb.; Omaha Council No. 1, Royal and Select Masters; Mt. Calvary No. 1, Knights Templar, Omaha, Neb.; Scottish Rite Bodies of Omaha, Neb.;  Tangier Temple of the Shrine, Omaha, Neb.; and was associate patron of Marysville Chapter 55, Order of Eastern Star. - He is survived by his wife, Martha of Linda; his mother, Mrs. Grace Davis of Portland, Ore.; a brother, C. Dale Davis of Albany, Ore.; and by two sisters, Mrs. Alta M. Lochbaum and Mrs. Roberta Martin, both of Portland, Ore. - Funeral Services are scheduled tomorrow at 10a.m. at the Beale Air Force Base Chapel with Chaplain Ben Kelley officiating.  Masonic services will be conducted by Rose's Bar Lodge No. 89 of Smartville.  Hutchison's Colonial Chapel is in charge of arrangements. - Memorial services are scheduled Friday at 2 p.m. at the Lincoln Memorial Mausoleum, Portland, Ore., under the direction of Portland Order of Eastern Star.  Entombment will be in Lincoln Memorial Mausoleum. - Memorials to the American Cancer Society have been suggested by the family.

DAVIS, E.  

Mountain Messenger – 7/13/1863 – Died: At Strawberry valley , 8^th, of typhoid fever, Mr. E. Davis formerly of Canada.  (Transcribed & submitted by Brad Sharpe.)

DAVIS, ELISHA M.

Marysville Daily Appeal – January 27, 1880 – Died – In Strawberry Valley, January 11^th, E. M. Davis, aged about 45 years. Native of Virginia.  (Transcribed & submitted by Brad Sharpe.)

Plumas National – November 27, 1880 – Administrator’s Sale of Mining Property – Notice is hereby given that in pursuance of an order of the Superior Court of the county of Yuba, State of California, made on the 15^th day of November, 1880. In the matter of the estate of E.M. Davis, deceased, the undersigned, the administrator of said estate, will sell at public auction, to the highest bidder, for cash, gold coin of the United States and subject to confirmation by said Superior Court, on Monday the 20th day of December, A.D. 1880, at one o’clock P.M., in front of the Court house door, in the town of Oroville, county of Butte, state aforesaid, all the right, title, interest and estate of the said E.M. Davis at the time of his death, and all the right, title and interest that the said estate has by operation of law or otherwise acquired, other than or in addition to that of the said E.M. Davis at the time of his death, in and to the subdivided one-third interest of those certain parcels of mining property, described as follows, to-wit: 1^st. That certain mining property situate in Butte county, State of California, described as the “Whang Doodle Mining Claims,” situated on Mooreville Ridge. 2d. That certain mining property situate in Plumas county, in said State, described as the “Cascade Mining Company’s Claims;” also the ditches, flumes and water rights belonging thereto. Terms and conditions of sale: Cash, gold coin of the United States. Deed at the expense of the purchaser. E. DEF. DRAKE of Strawberry Valley, Yuba county, Administrator of the estate of E.M. Davis, deceased. (B. S.)

DAVIS, ELLA

Marysville Daily Appeal - 6/11/1891, p3 - A Young Woman Suicides - She Accuses Her Stepfather of a Serious Crime - Ella Davis, or Beal, a Simple Minded Young Woman, Takes Arsenic and Dies - Wheatland has a sensation which has resulted in the death of Ella Davis a girl about 20 years of age, and which will cover with disgrace and infamy her stepfather Bill Beal.  The facts of the case which were being investigated last evening by Coroner Bevan are as follows:  - On last Tuesday evening Beal alleged that he caught Ella Davis in a compromising position with Frank Wallace.  He and Wallace had a fight in front of the house, after which Beal went inside the house.  When Ella entered the house she claimed that her stepfather hit her with some instrument, and commenced to abuse her in a most unmerciful manner.  The unfortunate girl then went into her room and took a large dose of arsenic mixed with whisky.  Her serious condition was soon ascertained by her neighbors and the doctors were sent for.  They had little difficulty in ascertaining that she had taken poison, and that her condition was very critical.  The stomach pump was used, and the girl was soon greatly relieved of the intense pain from which she suffered.  They left her bedside and went home, thinking that she was on the road to recovery. - Soon after the doctors had left Ella made a statement in the presence of a number of citizens, accusing Bill Beal, her stepfather, of being the father of her child, which is about two years old. - The unfortunate girl grew worse yesterday, and expired in terrible agony about 4 o'clock in the afternoon. - Beal was soon after on the streets in a drunken condition. - It will be remembered that Ella Davis visited this city last April, and was followed around the levee one evening by a gang of depraved young men who previously had run her into a barn across the slough.  Marshal Maben on hearing of her conduct had her brought to the police office, and when searched some vulgar letters and pictures were found on her person.  She was taken to a hotel and locked up until the south-bound Oregon express arrived, when she was escorted on board and shipped to Wheatland.  She claimed that she had come to Marysville to get married to a well-known resident of Chico. - The citizens of Wheatland are a moral and religious people, and should not be satisfied until this terrible crime is revenged.  The laws of this State have been outraged, decency has been shocked, and moralty[sic] discarded.  Old man Bill Beal has been accused by this dying girl of a terrible crime, and should not try to soothe his conscience by getting drunk.  Some startling revelations are expected at the inquest, which Coroner Bevan was to hold last night.

DAVIS, ORESTA FRANK

DAVIS, THOMAS

Daily Democrat - 7/3/1891, p1 - Funeral of Thomas Davis - The funeral services over the body of the late Thomas Davis took place this afternoon from the M. E. Church, South and the interment in the Yuba City cemetery.  Rev. E. E. Beivell officiated at the church and grave, and the following citizens were pall-bearers:  T. C. McVey, L. P. Farmer, J. G. Peters, Thomas Brophy, George Baily and William Coats.

DAVY (Davey), WILLIAM H. 

Daily Appeal – 4/09/1879 – Died – In Strawberry Valley, April 1^st, Mr. William H. Davey, aged 56 years.

IN MEMORIAM – Mr. William Davey, whose death has caused sorrow to every heart in our little village was extensively known throughout the country. He was a native of Norway and followed a sea-faring life from the age of fourteen years, until he came to California in 1857. His energy and indomitable will, and perseverance made his efforts a success in all the various callings he pursued yet he met with many reverses which would have discouraged a man of less determination. He became a proprietor of the Columbus House in 1862. He was an honorable and upright man in his business transactions , and a most excellent citizen. Public spirited, giving generously wherever a helping hand was needed, the poor and distressed at his own door, or far away, called never in vain on him for aid. He was ever the steadfast friend of the country of his adoption, no heart beat truer to its weal. The vacancy which his untimely departure has caused, will long remain unfilled, and his death be lamented by a large circle of warm friends. He was buried April 3d, in Lone Mountain Cemetery. (B. S.)

Plumas National (Quincy) – 4/12/1879 – DIED – At Strawberry Valley, April 1^st, 1879, William H. Davy, aged 55 years, 10 months and 2 days. The subject of the foregoing has been engaged in hotel keeping --- the Columbus House --- Strawberry Valley since 1862, and well known to many of our citizens, as a just and upright man. The remains were taken to Oroville Tuesday and forwarded to San Francisco for interment in the Lone Mountain cemetery. (B. S.)

DAY, G. B. 

DAY, HAROLD SHERMAN

Marysville Appeal - 10/29/1907, p1 - Fell From Walnut Tree And Died Within Hour - Harold Sherman Day, the 12-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Day of this city, fell from a walnut tree in Marysville township Sunday afternoon and sustained injuries from which he died within an hour. - Mr. and Mrs. Day and little son went to Marysville township to gather walnuts Sunday.  The boy had climbed up a tree and was shaking the nuts down to his parents who were gathering them from the ground. - When the boy started to come down he missed his footing on a limb and fell to the ground, a distance of fourteen feet, striking his head.  He was picked up unconscious, and with blood oozing from his mouth and ears. - The injjured [sic] lad was hurriedly brought to this city and taken to his home, where he was given medical treatment.  He died within an hour, never having regained consciousness. - The father of the boy is well known in Marysville and is captain of the chain gang.  He has just recovered from a spell of sickness.  The sympathy of the entire community is extended to the parents in their hour of affliction.  One child, a little girl, is all that is left to them. - The funeral will take place from the family residence at 1028 D street on Wednesday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock, thence to St. Joseph's church where services will be held at 2 o'clock.  Interment in Yuba City cemetery.

DAY, HENRY

Marysville Appeal - 1/10/1923, p4 - Henry Day Passes Away In Oakland - Henry Day, father of Fred Day, of the Hampton Hardware company, who was for many years connected with the old Marysville foundry and the Empire foundry, died yesterday in Oakland at the home of his grandson after an extended illness.  Fred Day was at the bed side when the end came. - Henry Day came to Marysville in the early 70's.  He lived in the First ward.  He was a member of Oriental lodge No. 45, I.O.O.F., for 40 years.  He was 82 years of age. - The funeral will be held Thursday from his late home in Alameda.

DAY, KATHY LEE

Appeal-Democrat – 10/11/1965, p. 14 – OBITUARIES – DAY – Funeral arrangements are pending for the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond L. Day of 7323 Ames Rd., Marysville, who died at birth yesterday at the Beale Air Force Base Hospital.  Arrangements are being made by Hutchison’s Colonial Chapel.

DAY, PERRY C. 

DAY, ROSINE

Marysville Daily Appeal - Wed. 10/7/1908 - Mrs. Rosine Day Died At her Rackerby Home - Mrs. Rosine Day, a native of Ohio, aged 79 years, 9 months and 4 days, died Friday at her home near Rackerby after a long illness.  She leaves one brother, Nelson Morgan, and one sister, Mrs. N. J. Meyers, and four sons, F. A. Blackman of Marysville, George Day of Salinas, Charles Day of San Francisco, and Harry Day of this city; also two daughters, Mrs. A. J. Lemmon of Rackerby and Mrs. J. M. Castro of Salinas. - The deceased came to California in 1853 and has resided a greater portion of her life in Butte and Yuba counties.  She was a woman of loving disposition and made many friends, who will regret to hear of her demise. - The funeral took place Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the late home at Rackerby.  Interment was made in the Rackerby cemetery.

DAY, THOMAS

Oroville Mercury Register - 1/29/1938 - Day Crushed From Waist Down - Jacoby - Bulletin - Thomas Day, 47, died from hemhorrage [sic] and shock as the result of being accidentally struck by falling rock and dirt, a coroner's jury found this afternoon.  C. L. Nelson was foreman. - An inquest into the death of Thomas Day of Brush Creek, county road department employe, who was fatally injured in a cavein while excavating for a culvert near Harts Mill on the ridge route to Quincy  Friday morning, was conducted at 2:30 o'clock this afternoon at Hamilton and Riley's. - An autopsy performed by Dr. L. A. Jacoby showed that Day had been crushed from the waist down and that death was caused by multiple fractures of the lower part of the body. - Funeral services for Mr. Day have been set for Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Hamilton and Riley's.  Burial will be in Sierra View Memorial Park at Marysville.

Oroville Mercury Register - Mon. 1/31/1938, p6 - Day Covered With Debris Above Waist - Fatally Hurt 5 Minutes After Starting Work For The Day - Thomas Day, 47, was fatally hurt within 5 minutes after he had started his day's work last Friday on an excavation being made by a county road department crew to put in a culvert near Harts Mill, according to testimony given at a coroner's inquest Saturday afternoon. - Contrary to first reports of the accident, which were that he had not been missed for several minutes, fellow crew members said that their attention was attracted immediately to his plight. - Heard Day Shout - W. F. Petty, another county road department employe, said that he heard Day shout as dirt and rocks from the excavation struck him and as he began to fall forward from the weight of the material.  Petty estimated that the rock and dirt weighed between 300 and 400 pounds. - Petty said he summoned Orn Simmons, a tractor driver, who was nearby, and that they immediately began removing the cave-in from the victim. - Simmons gave similar testimony. - Oscar Hedlund, patrolman, said that Day barely had gone to work when the material slipped into the 5 foot deep cut, approximately 13 feet wide.  There was no overhang, he said, adding that the cut was being made across the flat surface of an old road.  Day had just started digging a rock from the center of the cut when the slide occurred. - "It seemed as though it was waiting there for him," said Hedlund. - Hedlund testified he was on a job at Swede's Flat at the time of the accident, and did not know of it until later. - Bill Cameron, who lives three miles below Harts Mill, and who was watching the work, said the dirt and rocks seemed to cover Day to a point just below the shoulders.  He was prone, he said. - Dr. L. A. Jacoby testified that death had occurred within a few minutes, resulting from a fracture of the pelvis.  Although he expressed the opinion that Day was alive when removed from the cut, the physician said that life was extinct when he met the ambulance which was bringing Day from the accident scene.  He made the examination about three miles from Harts Mill. - Lloyd Hewitt of Yuba City, district attorney of Sutter county, attended the hearing as an attorney representing Mrs. Day. - Jurors were C. L. Nelson, foreman; E. L. McCoy, Charles L. Gipson, Earl E. Tharraldon, C. O. Dodge, A. Blaine, Langley A. Moon and James Knox.

DEAKINS, GUADALUPE 

Weekly Mercury (Oroville) – 10/03/1879 – DIED- At Brownsville, Yuba Co., Cal., September 19^th, 1879, Guadalupe Deakins, aged 23 months, 9 days---daughter of J. R. and Alice Deakins.  (B. S.)

DEAL, JOHN EDWARD

Mountain Messenger – 8/09/1913 – Died in Camptonville – Regarding the death of J. E. Deal last Thursday evening,  The Grass Valley Union says: John Edward Deal, one of the pioneer residents of Camptonville, died there yesterday afternoon at about 4 o’clock, passing away at the home of his son, Jacob Deal, where he had made his home for some time. His demise was due to the ravages of old age and was not unexpected. The time of the funeral will not be fixed until the relatives are heard from. Deceased was one of the best known miners in northern Yuba county. He came to Camptonville in 1854 and made his home there ever since, raising a large family. His wife passed away several years ago. At the time of his death, Mr. Deal was aged 86 years and was a native of North Carolina. Two daughters and six sons survive decedent as follows: Mrs. John Ocompaugh, of Nevada City; Mrs. Thomas Halkyard, of Sacramento; Robert and Joseph Deal, of Sierra City; Ben Deal, of Oakland; Edward Deal, of Downieville; Jacob and Samuel Deal, of Camptonville. Mr. Deal had seen the ups and downs of the Camptonville section and was a man who was well versed in early history, remembering vividly the stirring times of pioneer days.  (B. S.)

DEAN, EDWINA SCHLAG

DeCHANTAL, MARY

Marysville Daily Appeal - 12/25/1896, p 1 - FUNERAL OF MARY DE CHANTAL - Impression Ceremonies Observed at the Convent Yesterday - The funeral services for the late Sister Mary De Chantal were held at the Convent Chapel at 9 o'clock yesterday morning and were very simple and beautiful. - Requiem High Mass was celebrated by Father Coleman and at its conclusion he discussed a "religious life" briefly and passed a eulogy on the Saintly Sister, for peacefully she slumbered after having finished her mission on earth. At the conclusion of the services four of the Sisters of the Convent took hold of the plain coffin on which had been placed a few floral pieces emblematic of purity and carried it to the door of the chapel where the following pall bearers took charge:  Fred Berg, G. W. Harney, P. J. Delay, J. K. O'Brien, J. P. Herbert and Patrick Carroll.  As they carried the remains down the stairs on their way to the main entrance the Sisters followed, each one carrying a lighted candle and singing. Once the remains were taken outside the Convent walls all the Sisters retired except four who accompanied the remains to the Catholic cemetery where a plot of ground forms the last resting place of the Sisters of Notre Dame. - The services were concluded by Father Horgan, and after the last prayer had been said, and the body had been confined to its final resting place, the four Sisters who had attended the funeral left with moistened eyes, and returned to the Convent to continue their labors in the vineyard of the Lord.

DEEDS, GEORGE

The Weekly Graphic [Wheatland] - 10/31/1885 - George Deeds - DEATH OF GEO. DEEDS.– George Deeds, a well known and old time resident of this section of the county, died at his home in the foothills, on the McCourtney road, Wednesday evening, about half-past six o’clock.  He had been ailing for some time, and for the last five or six weeks had been unable to leave his bed.  He leaves a wife and children to mourn his death.  His death has been looked for several times and was not unexpected.  He was a man highly esteemed be [sic] all who knew him for his honesty and other excellent qualities, and a large number of friends will hear with regret of his demise.  He was a member of the order of Workmen, and his family will receive $2,000 insurance from the Wheatland lodge.  The deceased was interred in Manzinita [sic] cemetery, and the funeral was largely attended by his neighbors and friends.

The Weekly Graphic [Wheatland] - 10/31/1885 - George Deeds - POST MORTEM - On Thursday morning Dr. E. J. Overend made a post mortem examination of the remains of the late George Deeds.  The examination disclosed the existence of a malignant tumor of the pyloric end of the stomach; enlargement of the heart, and hiatization [?] of the middle lobe of the right lung.

DE FOREST, LOUISE

Marysville Appeal - 9/17/1925, p5 - Funeral of DeForest Baby - Funeral services for Louise De Forest, year-old baby of Mr. and Mrs. William S. DeForest, will be held at 10 o'clock this morning from the Bevan-Bricker Funeral Home.  Rev. B. F. Butts will officiate at the services which will be private.

DELONG, C. E.

Stockton Daily Independent - 10/12/1863 - C.E. DeLONG - The Sacramento 'Bee' of the 8th instant states that C.E. DeLONG, late a Senator from Yuba county, died of erysipelas, at Virginia City, on the 7th.

DELONG, WILLIAM

Sacramento Bee 8 Oct 1907  Marysville Oct. 8  Word has been received here of the death of William DE LONG, a former resident of this city, which occurred at San Mateo.  His passing was sudden.  Deceased was the son of the late Charles DE LONG Minister to Japan under General Grant.  He was a cousin of Charles Woods of this city.  The De Long family lived in Marysville in the 60’s. (R.T.)

DEL PORTO, BISCUT FLORENTINO

Marysville Daily Appeal - 1/24/1881, p2 - Died:  In Marysville, January 23d, Biscut Florentino, infant daughter of Gabriel and Albina Del Porto, aged two months and nine days.

DERBY, FRANK

Marysville Daily Appeal - 5/21/1864, p2 - Died:  In this city, May 18th, of convulsions, Frank, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. G. Derby, aged 6 months and 9 days.

DERRICKSON, SARAH M.

Marysville Daily Standard - 8/15/1870, p2 - Died:  In this city, August 11th, Sarah M., daughter of Daniel P. and Nancy Derrickson, aged 2 years and 5 months. - The funeral will take place from the residence of the parents, on E street, bet. Fifth and Sixth, this afternoon at 5 o'clock.  Friends of the family are invited to attend.

DERRINGER, J. E.

Daily Appeal - 12/18/1898, p1 - To His Long Rest - All Remaining Mortal of the Late J. E. Derringer Finds Final Repose. - The funeral of the late J. E. Derringer, the well known carriage painter, took place yesterday afternoon and was well attended.  - The services were held at 2:30 o'clock at his late residence on B street between Ninth and Tenth, where the Rev. T. J. Lamont, pastor of the Presbyterian church, officiated. - Among the many beautiful floral pieces were a broken wheel and a pillow with the emblem "Papa" in violets. - The following gentlemen acted as pallbearers:  John W. Steward, D. Coughlin, Chas. Laney, John Dobler, Wm. Dietz and John Gavin. - The interment took place in the family lot city cemetery.  A delegation from the Marysville Turn Verein attended the funeral.

DESHANE, JAMES DONALD

Appeal Democrat - 11/2/1970, p4 - Funeral services for James Donald DeShane, 65, of Dobbins, will be held tomorrow at 2 p.m. at Hutchison's Colonial Chapel.  Burial will be at the Indiana Ranch Cemetery in Dobbins.

DESMOND, JOHANNA

Marysville Daily Appeal – 4/29/1874, p 2 – Died:  At Oak Bottom House, April --, Johanna Desmond, aged 56 years.

De TURBEVILLE, Dr. E. J. R. 

Alta California – 7/24/1888 – Sunday Dr. E. J . R. de Turbeville died at the residence of his mother, Mrs. Susan Richards, No. 529 Eight street, Oakland, where he was on a visit. The deceased was a resident of Camptonville, Yuba county. He was a native of England, aged forty-four years. He had recently been elected President of the Medical Society of Yuba and Sutter counties. He was a member of Brownsville Lodge, I. O. O. F.  (B. S.)

DEVAULT (Devolt), JAMES

Marysville Daily Appeal - 8/29/1878, p2 - Died:  In this city, August 28th, James Devolt [sic], aged 60 years. - Friends are invited to attend the funeral which will take place from his late residence, corner of Sixth street and Yuba alley, this afternoon at 2 o'clock.

Marysville Daily Appeal - 8/29/1878, p3 - Death of a Pioneer - James Devolt [sic], a pioneer citizen of Marysville, died yesterday afternoon, aged 63 years. The deceased was a native of Ohio, and a well known and industrious mechanic - a blacksmith by trade.  His funeral will take place this afternoon from his late residence.

Marysville Daily Appeal - 8/30/1878, p3 - Funeral of James Devolt - The funeral of James Devolt was attended yesterday afternoon from his late residence.  A delegation of Pioneers was in attendance, and the following noted as pall-bearers:  A. J. Cumberson, A. J. Batchelder, John McLaughlin, James Hunter, Ben Bigelow, George Merritt, L. H. Fibb and E. G. Clark.  The Rev. Mr. Trefren officiated.

DEVOE, EDGAR M.

Marysville Daily Appeal - 6/16/1885, p2 - Died:  In Marysville township, six miles north of this city, at his father's residence, Edgar M. Devoe, aged 38 years, 4 months and 27 days. - Due notice will be given of the funeral.

DEVOE, JOHN S.

Marysville Daily Appeal - 9/20/1918, p4 - John S. Devoe Dies at District 10 Home - John S. Devoe, well known farmer of District 10, died at the family home Thursday afternoon after a long illness.  Devoe was a veteran of the Civil war, member of Corinth Post G.A.R.  He was 72 years of age and a native of Utica, New York and lived in Yuba county for the past 48 years. - Mrs. Belle Devoe, his widow, Ebenezer Devoe a son now in France, and three grandsons, George, Guy Day and Orwin Devoe and a sister Mrs. Alvaretta Armstrong of this city survive. - Funeral arrangements are under the direction of R. E. Bevan & Son of this city and the date of services will be announced later.

Marysville Daily Appeal - 9/21/1918, p4 - Devoe Funeral Saturday - The funeral of John Devoe will be held from the Grand Army headquarters in the Moose Hall in this city, Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock and interment will be made in the city cemetery by R. E. Bevan & Son.  Friends are respectfully invited to attend.

Marysville Daily Appeal - 9/22/1918, p8 - Funeral Services Held For Devoe - Funeral services for the late John S. Devoe pioneer resident of this county, were held Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Grand Army headquarters at the Moose Hall in this city.  Reverend E. L. Rich, pastor of the Presbyterian Church officiated at the hall and the Grand Army of the Republic burial services were read at the grave.  Judge Tucker acted as Commander and J. A. Ashley was the chaplain.  The services were also attended by the members of the Empire Motor Club of which the deceased was a member. - The following friends and neighbors bore the flag-draped casket to the grave in the Marysville city cemetery:  Edward and William Strain, Richard and Jeff Wilson, B. L. Gregory and H. G. Morris. - The funeral was conducted by R. E. Bevan & Son and was attended by many friends of the deceased.

DEVOLT, JAMES 

Marysville Weekly Appeal - 8/30/1878 – DIED – In this city, August 28^th, James Devolt, aged 60 years.  (B. S.)

DEVOLT, MRS.

Daily Appeal - 7/14/1891, p3 - Death of Mrs. Devolt - Mrs. Devolt died at San Francisco some days ago at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. H. P. Barker.  She was an old resident of this city.

DEWITT, ALLEEN MARIE

DEWITT, CLINTON W.

Appeal Democrat Wednesday October 09, 1991 - Clinton W. Dewitt - Private graveside funeral services are scheduled at Sutter Cemetery for Clinton William Dewitt, 85, Sutter who died Oct 5, 1991 at Marysville Care Center. A native of Sutter, he was a life-long resident of the Yuba-Sutter area and had farmed in the Meridian and Sutter areas for 50 years. He is survived by a son, Clinton Frank Dewitt of Sutter; two daughters, Arlene Patterson of Yuba City and Carolyn Tice of Rancho Cordova; a sister, Grace Bartlett of Seattle, Washington; eight grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. His father Frank Dewitt was born in Sutter and his mother Minnie Woods Dewitt was born in Meridian. He was a descendant of the Dewitt family who moved to Meridian in 1852. The Rev Edgar Nelson, Pastor Emeritus of the First United Methodist Church of Yuba City will officiate at the services. No visitation is scheduled. Arrangements are under the direction of Chapel of the Twin Cities.  (Transcribed and submitted by April.)

DEWITT, ELMER

DICKERSON, ROBERTA LURLINE (GOULD)

Appeal-Democrat – 10/20/1995, p. C-2 – Roberta L. Dickerson – Roberta L. Dickerson, 78, of Olivehurst, died Oct. 17, 1995, at Rideout Memorial Hospital. – Born in Scotia, she was a Yuba-Sutter resident for 34 years.  She was a homemaker and a member of the First United Methodist Church of Marysville. – Survivors include her husband, Thomas Dickerson of Olivehurst; a step-son, Gene Stuart of Nevada City; a step-daughter, Isabell Stuart of Nevada; and a foster daughter, Patricia Lansdon of Olivehurst. – Services:  A service is scheduled at 10 a.m. Monday at Sierra View Mortuary.  The Rev. Randy Anderson of the First United Methodist Church of Marysville will officiate.  Visitation will be from 2 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the mortuary.  Burial will be in Sierra View Memorial Park.

DICKEY, JOHN

Marysville Daily Democrat - 9/28/1903, p6 - He Died In Wheatland - John Dickey, whose home was in Mooney Flat, Nevada county, where he owned an orchard and mining property, died in Wheatland Sunday evening.  The cause of death was dropsy.  About a week ago he visited that town with a load of fruit and was taken seriously ill.  Coroner Kelly took charge of the remains.  Deceased leaves two sisters, also a nephew, the latter living in Carson City.

DICKSON, VIOLA MAY (DOKE)

DIETZ, WILLIAM H.

Marysville Herald - 11/8/1850, p3 - Died:  On Friday 1st inst., in Marysville, Mr. William H. Dietz, formerly of Washington City.

DIEUDONNE, AUGUST

Evening Democrat - 1/11/1916, p8 - Once Lived Here - August Dieudonne, 80 years of age and a native of France, who died at Woodland, was a former resident of Marysville.  He was married in this city to Mary Larue in 1873, who now with nine children survive him.  Deceased has resided at Woodland for many years, where he was well and favorably known.

DILLMAN, HARRY

Appeal-Democrat – 05/17/1945, p. 3 – Dillman Funeral Set – Funeral services for Harry Dillman, 72, a native of Willows who died at a local hospital on Wednesday, will be held at 2 p. m. Saturday from the Frank Sweet chapel in Willows, it was announced today by the Ullrey funeral home in Yuba City. – Dillman had spent the last five and a half months with his niece, Mrs. Charlotte Bain of Marysville.  The name of a nephew, Herbert Hurlburt of Sacramento, was omitted from the list of relatives in news of Dillman’s death.

DINGMAN, LEWIS C.

Daily Appeal - 9/28/1864, p3 - Murder of Thirteen Soldiers - We learn, through a private letter from New Mexico, that about August 1st a party of thirteen of the California Volunteers, whose term of service had expired, and who had started overland for the East, were attacked and murdered by Indians when they had gone one hundred and forty miles on their journey.  Many of our readers will be grieved to learn that among this ill-fated party was Sergeant Lewis C. Dingman, an old resident of this city.  Mr. Dingman volunteered at this place and had signified his intention of returning here as soon as he should be discharged.  From some cause, however, he concluded to go East overland and met the horrible fate above related.

DINSMORE, MARY

Daily Appeal - 2/14/1908, p1 - Death Calls Mrs. Dinsmore - Wife of Prominent Attorney of This City and Daughter of Coiner of U.S. Mint in San Francisco Died Last Night in Berkeley - Mrs. Mary Dinsmore, wife of Attorney Wallace Dinsmore of this city, died last evening about 8 o'clock at the home of her father, William Cutter, in Berkeley, in which place she went on the afternoon of January 30th in response to a telegram announcing the death of her mother.  Mrs. Dinsmore was taken ill shortly after the death of her mother and passed away two weeks after her mother was laid to rest. - Mrs. Dinsmore was formerly Mary Cutter.  She was born in Marysville, raised and educated here and was 42 years of age.  She was a scholar in the Marysville public schools and finished her education in the high school.  She was married to Mr. Dinsmore in 1886 and there are four children as a result of that union.  Her husband, who survives her, is at present ill at his home in this city. - Mrs. Dinsmore was a lovable woman, a kind and indulgent mother and a loving wife and helpmeet.  She was known by a large number of friends throughout this and other counties of the Sacramento Valley and was active in social and civic work.  She was a member of the Shakespeare club. - She leaves four children, two boys and two girls, and there are two sisters, Francis and Ella Cutter. - Her father, William Cutter, is coiner at the United States Mint in San Francisco.  For years he was a resident of this city, where he served a long time as court reporter for Yuba and Sutter counties, and was for a long time editor of the Democrat. - Arrangements have not been made for the funeral.

DINSMORE, WALLACE

Marysville Evening Democrat - 3/27/1915, p1 - Wallace Dinsmore Is A Very Sick Man - Wallace Dinsmore, a prominent attorney of this city, is seriously ill in Adler's sanitarium in San Francisco, according to work received here by relatives.  He left for the bay city several weeks ago for treatment, after being indisposed at his home here for a time, and it is supposed that he was getting better.  His condition seems to have taken quite a serious turn for the worse, however, and considerable concern is felt here by relatives.  His friends hope for more cheering news.

Marysville Evening Democrat - Sat. 4/3/1915 - p1 - Prominent Attorney Beckoned By Unseen Hands - Wallace Dinsmore Died Friday In San Francisco After Illness of Long Duration - Death claimed Wallace Dinsmore, well known professional man of this city, at the Adler sanitarium, in San Francisco, Friday afternoon, shortly before 6 o'clock, after an illness that had confined him to the sanitarium since February.  Dinsmore's condition had been very precarious for the past few days, and death did not come unexpected to the deceased's friends and relatives. - Mr. Dinsmore was quite active in the business life of Marysville, where he had resided for the past twenty-five years, and he was held in high esteem by all who knew him either in a business or social way.  He was a native of Illinois, being born April 15, 1857, at Pope Creek, Knox County.  He came to California with his parents when but a small boy. - After securing his grammar and high school education in Humboldt County, where his family first located upon their arrival in California, he entered the University of California, and graduated with the class of 1881.  Following his graduation from the state university, he decided to study law, and attended Hastings college of law, from which institution of learning he graduated in 1884.  Shortly after this he came to Marysville, and formed a co-partnership with E. A. Forbes in the law business, which they conducted for a number of years. - Mr. Dinsmore was one of the ablest attorneys Marysville had, being careful and painstaking in all of his business dealings, not only for himself, but for his clients as well.  He represented the Southern Pacific railroad in this city as well as the Pacific Gas and Electric company.  For a number of years Mr. Dinsmore served as city attorney, being first appointed to that office in 1890.  He was also a member of the board of health of Marysville for a short period of time. - Mr. Dinsmore during his residence in Marysville built up a splendid business for himself and accumulated considerable wealth.  At the time of his death he owned a large amount of residence as well as business property here, and was also interested in a large amount of property in the rural districts surrounding Marysville. - He had been failing in health for the past few years, but he continued to occupy his office and transact business for his clients as usual until it became absolutely necessary that he should seek rest and recuperation from his daily duties, to which he finally yielded, and entered a sanitarium.  His condition gradually became worse until he was forced to give himself up to the Grim Reaper, breathing his last Friday afternoon. - Mr. Dinsmore is survived by four children, Mary, the oldest, a student at Mills College, Oakland; William, a student at the University of California, and Margery and Wallace Jr., who attend the Marysville high school.  His wife, who was Miss Mary Cutter, daughter of W. M. Cutter, has been dead several years. - Deceased was one of the prominent members of Oriental Lodge No. 54, Independent Order of Odd Fellows, and of Marysville lodge No. 783, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks.  He was also very prominent in politics, and for many years was chairman of the Republican central committee. - The funeral will be held at 2 o'clock Sunday afternoon at Elks hme[sic], under the auspices of Marysville lodge.  The interment will be made in the family plot in city cemetery, under direction of Kelly. Bros.

Marysville Evening Democrat - 4/6/1915, p8 - Dinsmore Estate Will Exceed $100,000 - An estate with an estimated value of considerably more than $100,000 will be divided among the four children of the late William Dinsmore, a prominent attorney of this city for many years, who died in San Francisco last Friday, according to the terms of the latter's will, which, together with a petition for letters testamentary, was filed in the probate department of the superior court Monday afternoon by Miss Mary Dinsmore, a daughter, and Dunning Rideout and W. B. Swain, who are named executors in the will.  The value of the estate is placed at not over $150,000 by the petition.  Richard Belcher of this city is attorney for the petitioners. - Provisions in the will say that the estate is to be distributed equally among the four children of the deceased as follows:  Mary, aged 21; William Wallace, aged 19; Marjory, aged 17; and Wallace Cutter, aged 14.  The will was made in San Francisco as late as March 30, 1915, and witnessed by Richard Belcher of this city and Elizabeth R. Peterson of 1905 Lyon street, San Francisco.  Hearing on the petition has been set for Monday, April 19th.  A large part of the value of the estate is represented in property in this city. - While attending school the girls are to receive an income of $900 a year, according to provisions made in the will, and the boys $500.  In the education of his sons the divisor expresses preference for the University of California, where he himself was educated.  For the education of the girls, a girls' school of good standing is recommended.

Marysville Evening Democrat - 4/19/1915, p1 - Wallace Dinsmore Will Is Admitted To Probate - The will of the late Wallace Dinsmore was admitted to probate in the Superior court Monday, following the examination of Miss Mary Dinsmore and W. B. Swain, who are named as executors, as to the condition of the deceased at the time of the making of the instrument, the number of heirs and valuation of property.  Appraisers of the estate were named by Judge Mahon as follows:  P. J. Delay, P. J. Flannery and H. B. P. Carden.  The petition to probate the will was read several days ago by Richard Belcher, attorney for the executors.

Marysville Daily Appeal - 7/28/1915, p8 - Deceased Left Realty Located In Five Counties - Inventory And Appraisement Of Estate Of Wallace Dinsmore Shows $74,237.07 - The inventory and appraisement in the estate of the late Wallace Dinsmore, which was filed in the probate court yesterday afternoon, shows that the deceased controlled a large amount of property in five counties.  The major portion of the estate, according to the inventory, consists of real estate, mortgages and bonds. - The appraisement shows that the deceased owned property in Yuba, Sutter and Butte counties valued at $68,237.07, in Plumas county to the value of $4800, and in Humboldt valued at $1200.  The total valuation of properties was $74,237.07.  Cash in the Rideout bank is set at $402.46.

DISCH, MARTIN

Evening Democrat - 11/18/1908, p5 - Martin Disch Passed Away Tuesday Night - Pioneer Farmer Had Many Friends In Yuba County - After a protracted illness of many days, Martin Disch, a well-known Yuba county farmer, succumbed to his infirmities last evening at the Rideout hospital.  Some few days ago he underwent a serious surgical operation in the hope of getting relief, but his condition gradually grew worse. - Deceased was aged 71 years and was a native of New York.  He leaves a widow, three daughters and four sons.  Mrs. Ferdinand Tihista of this city is a daughter of deceased, and he was carefully nursed at her home for several days before being removed to the hospital. - Deceased resided in Honcut for many years, where he was a successful farmer.  The funeral arrangements are in charge of Kelly Bros.

Daily Appeal - 11/18/1908, p1 - Martin Disch is Among The Dead - Prominent Yuba County Farmer Died In This City Last Night - Martin Disch, a well known farmer of Yuba county, passed away at 6:30 o'clock last evening at the Rideout hospital, after an illness of several months.  Although he had been ailing for months, his condition did not develop seriously until about two weeks ago, when he came to the home of his daughter, Mrs. Fred Tehista, in this city, where he could receive medical attendance.  His condition gradually developed for the worse and about a week ago he was removed to the hospital and a difficult operation was performed.  Since that time he has been gradually failing and last evening he quietly passed to the great beyond. - The deceased was a native of New York, aged 71 years, and leaves besides a wife, three daughters and four sons.  He was a resident of the Honcut district where he had farmed for about twenty-six years. - He was an honest and upright man with many friends, who will learn of his death with regret.  - The body is at the Kelly undertaking parlors.  No arrangements have as yet been made for the funeral.

Evening Democrat - 11/19/1908, p1 - Funeral Tomorrow - Funeral services over the remains of the late Martin Disch will be held from St. Joseph's church Friday morning at 10 o'clock and the interment will be made in the cemetery at Yuba City.

DIVER [DIVVER], CHARLES

Marysville Daily Appeal - 10/28/1881, p3 - Death of Charles Diver - Charles Diver, janitor of the city schools, died on Wednesday night.  His remains will be taken to Smartsville this morning for burial.  He was a general favorite, and the school children are sorrowful over his death.

DIVVER, BERNARD E.

Marysville Appeal - 3/16/1912, p1 - Barney Divver Laid At Rest - Well Known Marysville Man Buried by Friends in the Catholic Cemetery - Bernard E. Divver, the well known Marysville man who died in this city this week, was laid to rest yesterday in the Catholic cemetery.  The funeral services were held in the Catholic church at 10 o'clock, the Rev. Father M. Coleman, preaching the sermon.  He paid a high compliment to the memory of the dead man, and commented on his useful life while on this earth. The church was filled with relatives and friends who came to pay their last respects to the deceased. - The church choir rendered appropriate music, and S. B Roache sang a solo.  The remains were followed to the grave by members of the order of Foresters of America and Woodmen of America, of which the deceased was a prominent member. - The pallbarers [sic] were:  Daniel Bryant, Jacob Korb, H. Wiseman, Chas. McCoy, Dennis Coughlin and Byron Divver.

DIVVER, MICHAEL

Daily Appeal - 4/12/1898 p1 - Michael Divver Dead - A Respected Citizen and Old Resident Joins the Great Majority - Michael Divver, an old and respected resident of this city, died rather suddenly at 7 o'clock yesterday morning at his residence No. 215 Eighth street. - The deceased had suffered the past year, and at times had been under Dr. Stratton's care. - He was apparently in good health on Sunday morning, attended early mass at St. Joseph's church, and made his Easter duty.  While on his way home he complained of being weak on account of the long fast, and also of a slight dizziness, but was in good spirits during the remainder of the day. - He arose from his bed at 4 o'clock yesterday morning, and a few minutes later the fatal attack came on which terminated in his death. - The deceased was a native of Ireland and 64 years of age, and was naturalized in Boston in October 1858. - When he first came to this city he was employed as engineer at the Water Works, and a few years later went to work as engineer at the Woolen Mills, where he has been steadily employed for the past twenty-eight years. - He was a man possessed of many honorable traits of character, who during his thirty-two years residence in Marysville, had made many friends.  Kind and generous to his neighbors, he found much pleasure in their company and in the home circle.  Honorable in all his dealings, he won the respect of all who knew him, and his death is much regretted. - The deceased leaves three sons, P. J. Divver, the engineer at the Buckeye mills, Bernard E. Divver, the well known tinner, and James Michael Divver, the tinsmith, three daughters, Mrs. Daniel Holland of Sacramento, and Misses Mamie and Maggie Divver of this city, and a wife to whom he was fondly attached to mourn his loss. - The funeral will take place to-morrow (Wednesday) morning.  Requiem mass will be celebrated at St. Joseph's Church at 9:30.

DIVVER, PHIL J.

Marysville Appeal - Sunday 9/21/1919, p1 & 8 - Captain Phil J. Divver Dies - Funeral Services To Be Held Tuesday A.M. * Funeral services for the late Phil J. Divver, Yuba Co. Clerk, who died in San Francisco Friday night, will be directed by Kelly Bros. from the late home at 423 B street, at 9:40 o'clock Tuesday morning, and requiem mass will be said by Rev. Father Patrick Guerin at St. Joseph's Catholic church at 10 o'clock.  Interment will be in the Catholic cemetery.* - Phil J. Divver, Yuba County Clerk, is dead. - He succumbed to a complication of diseases in San Francisco at 11 o'clock Friday night, but word of his death did not arrive here until yesterday morning. - In the passing of Phil J. Divver Yuba County loses an efficient, economic, courteous and conscientious public official.  And Marysville loses one of its most respected and loved citizens; a patriot of his country and a veteran of one of its wars, and a family man devoted to his duties as a father. - Was Loved Citizen - Tribute to Phil J. Divver as man, citizen, official and father can not be measured in words.  Eulogy to him must indeed be painted by a master of colors, by an artist of words, and then much might be added by the commoner, one of whom he was. - Coming to Marysville with his parents in 1886, young Divver attended the grammar school until  he was 13 years of age, when he became a clerk of Walsh & Keller, pioneer merchants.  Later he became a clerk in a grocery store. - Divver was born in Boston, Mass., March 8, 1860, and was 59 years and six months of age when he died.  His parents were Michael and Mary Divver. - Takes Up Life's Work - After serving as a clerk for several years, Captain Divver chose as his life's work that of a mechanic, and was for three years and six months employed in the Empire foundry and the old Marysville foundry as machinist. - When the Marysville Woolen Mills opened Captain Divver became master mechanic after working for some time as a machinist in that mill.  Then in 1896 he became chief engineer of the Buckeye Mills and later was given added responsibility and honor by the appointment as chief electrician, showing his aptitude for things mechanical. - As an artisan competent to master the jobs which he undertook he had few equals, and no superiors in this section of California. - Was Chief City Engineer - Captain Divver later became chief engineer of the Marysville fire department, and held that position for many years, serving his fellow citizens in an altruistic capacity for the first time. - Later he was destined to become city councilman and during his term of office gave much of his time and thought practically gratis to the welfare of his home city and the benefit of its citizens. - It was on October 6, 1886, that Captain Divver won the hand of Miss Catherine Carr, a native daughter of Marysville, whose father, Hugh Carr, was an early settler.  To the union of Phillip J. Divver there came two childrren, Phil J. Divver, Jr., and Mrs. Raymond Rane, both of whom survive their father. - Elected City Councilman - Captain Divver was elected city councilman in 1900, and was again chosen for that office in 1902, serving the two terms with faithfulness and efficiency. - He succeeded A. C. Irwin as Yuba County supervisor in December, 1902, having been appointed by Governor Gage to fill the term left vacant by Irwin's resignation.  In November, 1904, Divver was elected to the office by the citizens of the county and his tenure of office was marked with the same fidelity and competent action that shows through all his public and private endeavors. - He was appointed to succeed J. F. Eastman as county clerk in 1910 and was elected to the office for two terms, one in 1912 and again in 1918. - It was as a soldier that Captain Phillip J. Divver found his "hobby" and satisfied in a measure his eagerness to serve his countrymen. - He joined his country's service as a member of  G Company, Eighth California Regulars in 1888, and was transferred to Company D, of the Second Regiment, when the California Regulars were reorganized.  He was a sergeant of Company C when that company won the championship marksmanship contest here in 1895.  He was a Spanish-American war veteran, and he also served as a sergeant in Company D.  He also was captain of the drill team of the Foresters and Woodmen, and took many prizes with the teams. - His affiliations with fraternal organizations were marked with election to trusted offices in the lodges.  He was treasurer of Marysville Lodge No. 783, B.P.O.E., at the time of his death; Past Chief Ranger of Court Pride, No. 34, Foresters of America; member Silver Oak Camp, Woodmen of the World, and served as president of Local Union No. 24, Flour and Cereal Mill Employees.  He was a charter member of Marysville Council, No. 1869, Knights of Columbus, who will attend the funeral in a body. - It was only a few days ago that Captain Divver attended to his duties as county clerk with his regular promptness and cheery smile, although he had been suffering from ill health. - He left Marysville for San Francisco accompanied by Mrs. Divver to seek surgical and medical aid, and in a letter received by Deputy County Clerk William M. Strief, Friday morning, he stated the doctors were soon to operate for goitre.  His demise came, however, before the operation could take place. - Funeral services will be directed by Kelly Bros. at the home at 423 B street, at 9:40 a.m. Tuesday, and proceed to St. Joseph's Catholic church, where requiem mass will be said by Rev. Father Patrick Guerin at 10 o'clock.  Interment will be in the Catholic cemetery.  The Knights of Columbus will attend in a body.

Marysville Appeal - 9/23/1919, p4 - Funeral Services For Phil J. Divver To Be Held Today - Funeral services for Phil J. Divver, Yuba County Clerk who died in San Francisco Friday night, will be held at the family home, 423 B street, at 9:40 this morning, after which requiem mass will be said by Rev. Father Patrick Guerin at St. Joseph's Catholic church at 10 o'clock.  Interment will be in the Catholic cemetery. - It is expected many hundreds of fraternal brothers and friends of the former county clerk will attend the funeral as a mark of love and respect.  Kelly Bros. will have charge of the directions. - The Elks and Knights of Columbus will act as escorts of honor as the cortage [sic] moves to the cemetery.

DIXON, ALMA DANBY

Marysville Appeal-Democrat-October 12 1957-ALMA DANBY DIXON-Mrs. Alma Danby DIXON, who had lived 84 of her 87 years in Yuba County, died last night in Rideout Memorial hospital, Marysville. – Mrs. Dixon, brought from Canada to this area by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Danby, when she was 3 years of age, had lived at 1322 Lemon St. for the past nine years. – She was a retired teacher, having taught in schools of Sierra, Nevada, Butte and Yuba Counties. – She is survived by two sons, Elmer and Eugene, both of Dobbins, three daughters, Eva Dunning of Marysville, and Mary Blackburn and Annie Noyes, both of Napa; six grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren and one great-great grandson. – Funeral services are pending at the Hutchison’s Colonial Chapel, Marysville. (Submitted by Craig Hahn.)

DIXON, CATHERINE

Marysville Daily Appeal-June 21, 1896-DEATH OF MRS. CATHERINE DIXON.-Mrs. Catherine DIXON, whose serious illness has already been announced died at the Oregon House on Friday evening. The decease was the wife of the late Alfred Dixon, was a native of Ireland and 67 years of age. She leaves behind two sons and five daughters, the latter being Miss Mattie Dixon; Mrs. John J. Yore, Mrs. Fred Bristow, Mrs. Simon Yore and Mrs. John Eich. The deceased was much respected in the locality in which she lived and her family have the sympathy of the community. The funeral will take place today, the internment being at Indiana Ranch cemetery.

DIXON, EUGENE ERLE

Marysville Appeal-Democrat-December 24, 1968-Dobbins Native Dies At 50-Eugene Erle DIXON, 65, of Dobbins, a maintenance man at Yuba County Hospital, colapsed from a heart attack in the hospital parking lot about 1:30 p.m. yesterday and died about an hour later at the hospital, according to the Yuba County Sheriff – Coroner’s Office. – A native of Dobbins, he had lived in this area all his life. – Survivors included his wife Helene, of Dobbins and his twin brother, George, of Marysville. – Funeral arrangements are pending at Hutchison’s Colonial Chapel. (Submitted by Craig Hahn.)

Marysville Appeal-Democrat—December 26, 1968-Rites Set For Dobbins Native-Funeral services will be conducted tomorrow at 2 p.m. at Hutchison’s Colonial Chapel for Eugene Erle DIXON, 65, of Dobbins. – He died unexpectedly at Yuba General Hospital where he was working Monday. – A native of Dobbins, he was a lifelong resident of this area. – He was a World War II veteran and a member of the Gravel Range Masonic Lodge of Camptonville, the Scottish Rite Body of Sacramento, the Ben Ali Temple of Sacramento, and the Operating Engineers. – Survivors include his wife, Hellene of Dobbins, a son, John Dixon of Palm Springs; a daughter, Nancy Dixon of Dobbins; two sisters, Mrs. Annie Noye of Carmichael and Mrs. Eva Dunning of Sacramento; and a brother, Elmer of Marysville. – Officers of the Gravel Range Lodge will officiate at tomorrow services. Internment will be in the Indiana Ranch Cemetery at Dobbins. (Submitted by Craig Hahn.)

DIXON, GEORGE E.

Marysville Appeal-Democrat-October 20, 1972-Rites Set For Yuba Native-Funeral services will be conducted tomorrow for George E. DIXON, 69, of 1530 Blue St., Marysville, who died yesterday at his home of an apparent heart attack. – A native of Dobbins, he was a lifetime resident of the Yuba-Sutter area. He owned and operated the Dixon Brothers Store with his brother Eugene in Dobbins for many years. He worked as a maintenance man for the Yuba County Hospital and the Yuba County courthouse for 10 years before his retirement in June of 1969. – He was a member of the Rose’s Bar Masonic Lodge No. 89 and the Marysville Council of the Washington Masonic Chapter. He also belonged to the Ostrom Grange, the Smartville Chapter No. 431 Eastern Star and the Faith Lutheran Church of Marysville. – Survivors include his wife, Lucille, of Marysville; a daughter, Nancy Robinson of Yuba City; two sisters, Eva Dunning of Marysville and Annie Noyes of Carmichael and two grandchildren. – Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. tomorrow at Hutchison’s Colonial Chapel with Rev. Orville Mosbo of the faith Lutheran Church and officers of Rose’s Bar Masonic Lodge officiating. Burial will be at Indiana Ranch. (Submitted by Craig Hahn.)

DIXON, LUCILLE DOROTHY MULLINS

Marysville Appeal-Democrat-July 7, 1944-Lucille D. Dixon-Lucille Dorothy Mullins DIXON, 90, of Marysville, died July 5, 1994, at her residence. – Born in Chicago, Ill., she had been a Yuba County resident for 51 years. She was the retired owner of Dixon’s Cash Store in Dobbins, which she operated with her husband, George “Elmer” Dixon who died in 1972. She was a member of Faith Lutheran Church in Marysville and Order of Eastern Star, Fidelia Chapter. She was a past member of the Marysville Art Club and a former pink lady of Fremont Medical Center, where she received a 20-years volunteer pin. – Survivors include a daughter, Nancy L. Robinson of Yuba City; two sisters, Margaret Santoro of El Cerrito and Helen Neer of Hemet; two brothers, Carl Mullins and Robert Mullins, both of Sun Valley, Idaho; two grandchildren; and a great grandson. – Services: A service is scheduled for 10 a.m. Friday at Faith Lutheran Church with Pastor Friedhelm Golz officiating. Graveside services will follow at Keystone Cemetery, Indiana Ranch in Dobbins. Services will be conducted by officers of Order of Eastern Star, Fidelia Chapter. Visitation is scheduled from 3 to 8 p.m. today at Chapel of the Twin Cities. (Submitted by Craig Hahn.)

DIXON, MATTIE

Marysville Daily Appeal-December 14, 1897-A SAD DEATH-A Bride of But Three Months is Called From Earthly Scenes and Loving Friends- Mrs. Charles Tuttle of Auburn, better know hereabouts as Mattie DIXON that was, died at an early hour yesterday morning at the home of her sister, Mrs. S. Yore; at the Oregon House. The deceased was an exceptionally bright woman whose life has been past largely in educational pursuits. She taught school at lake Tahoe one term, and later in Contra Costa county, and for the past six years in Placer county. Her talents were recognized by the Board of Supervisors of that county, who elected her a member of the County Board of Education. About two months ago she was taken ill at Auburn with typhoid fever, and when able to leave her bed she came to this city on her way to her old home at the Oregon House with hopes of being able to recruit her health. But it was willed otherwise as shortly after reaching her destination she breathed her last surrounded by those she loved best on earth, a husband to whom she was fondly attached, and brothers and sisters who worshipped her. Home had always been her altar, and God ordained that she should bid adieu to all earthly care at the scene of her childhood’s days. She was as patient in suffering as in the school room, and the announcement of her demise will be heard with feelings of deep regrets by those whom she has taught in years gone by. The deceased lady had many friends in this city. She leaves a husband, who is a son of Ex-Judge C. A. Tuttle of Placer county, to whom she had been married but a few months and the following brothers and sisters to mourn her loss. Geore Dixon of Oregon House, Alfred Dixon of Michigan Bluff, Mrs. Simon Yore, Mrs. Fred Bristow, Mrs. John Yore and Mrs. John H. Eich are residents of the Oregon House. Deceased was a native of California and 41 years of age. The funeral will take place from the residence of her brother-in-law, Simon Yore, at 2 o’clock this afternoon. Internment at Keystone cemetery, Indiana Ranch. 

DOCHERTY, SUSIE

Sacramento Union - March 23, 1917 - Died, March 21 near Marysville. Mrs. Susie DOCHERTY wife of Albert DOCHERTY, mother of Ollie, David, Joseph and Albert. A native of California. (R.T.)

DODGE, SYLVIA

Sacramento Union – 10/14/1853, p. 2 – DIED.  At Marysville, Oct. 10, Mrs. SYLVIA DODGE, wife of Francis M. Dodge, aged 31 years.

DONAHOE, DANIEL P.

Daily Appeal – 01/18/1905, p. 4 – DIED. – DONAHOE—In San Francisco, January 17, 1905, Dan P. Donahoe, a native of Montreal, Canada., aged 55 years, 7 months and 4 days. – Requiem mass will be celebrated at St. Joseph’s Church at 10 o’clock tomorrow (Thursday) morning.  The interment will take place in the family plot in the Catholic Cemetery.

DONAHUE, DANIEL

Marysville Daily Appeal - 2/7/1891, p2 - Died: Near Honcut, February 5th, Daniel Donahue, a native of Ireland, aged 55 years. - Friends and acquaintances are respectfully invited to attend the funeral from St. Joseph's Cathedral to-day at 12 o'clock.  Interment Catholic cemetery.

DONEHUE, EDNA MAY (BJORK)

Appeal-Democrat – 03/14/1988, p. A-7 – Edna M. Donehue – Funeral arrangements are pending at Lipp & Sullivan Chapel for Edna May Donehue, 73, of Wheatland, who died March 11, 1988 at her residence.

DONNELLY, THOMAS A.

Marysville Appeal - 10/27/1918, p8 - Thomas A. Donnelly - Thomas A. Donnelly died Friday night at the county hospital after having been confined to that institution four days.  Nothing is known of the deceased except that he was a laborer, 35 years of age, and a native of New York. - The remains will be forwarded by Kelly Bros. to Manhattan, Kans., where interment will be made.

DONNER, GEORGE

Marysville Appeal - 2/28/1874, p2 - The funeral of the late George Donner (one of the survivors of the 1846 overland Donner party, so well known in this State) took place at San Jose, February 19th.

DONOVAN, MICHAEL

Marysville Evening Democrat - 7/5/1893, p1 - Funeral of an Old Resident - Michael Donovan, who for many years acted as sexton at the Catholic cemetery, died on last Monday evening rather unexpectedly at his home in this city.  Deceased was a native of Ireland, aged 67 years.  The funeral took place this morning at 10 o'clock from St. Joseph's church.  Rev. Father O'Meara read the services at the church and grave.  The following gentlemen acted as pall-bearers:  Thomas Giblin, M. Carew, James Tyrrell and Patrick Carrigan.

DORK, KERRY GUY MICHAEL

Rabbit Creek Journal – 1/04/2006 Pg. 6 – Kerry Guy Michael Dork was born on June 2, 1952 in Albany, CA. He was raised, lived and passed in Brownsville on Dec. 19, 2006. AKA Gabriel Peachy Flanders, Kerry loved animals and children alike and treated them all equally well. As he crisscrossed his revered mountains most often on foot with his trusty companion, Stain, Kerry traveled to visit family and friends all the while collecting arrowheads and odd-shaped pieces of wood for his famous “Kerry” art. Reverend Kerry performed many of the local weddings in the area and was welcomed by nearly everyone else, too. Kerry loved his family, cherished his friends, and adored his side-kick, Stain; however, there is little doubt that in recent months Kerry valued as his greatest achievement that of reuniting with his beloved son. A Pied Piper to kids and creatures, Kerry spent many hours writing and telling his stories to children. He attended most of the local festivals and gatherings and enjoyed doing his face-painting on his willing subjects. Although he traveled away often enough, Kerry always came back home to his beloved mountains. And here he will remain in our hills, and in our minds, and in our hearts.  (B.S.)

DOUBT, MINNIE

Evening Democrat - 11/9/1912, p 8 - Died Suddenly - Minnie Doubt, a well known resident of Yuba City, died this morning after a short illness.  She was aged 38 years and had many friends who will regret to hear of her sudden demise.  Besides a husband she leaves two daughters, Edith and Mabel Elmer, a mother, Mrs. Schultz, residing at Browns Valley, and an aunt, Mrs. Thomas Bennett of Yuba City.  The funeral services will be held from the late home on Plumas street in Yuba City at 1:30 o'clock Sunday afternoon.  Rev. Nicholas of the Methodist Episcopal church in Marysville will officiate and interment will be made in the Yuba City cemetery.  Deceased was a native of Yuba county where she was born and raised.

DOUGALL, THOMAS

Marysville Evening Democrat - 8/12/1920, p 1 - DEATH CALLS TOM DOUGALL - Thomas DOUGALL, formerly owner of a drygood store in this city now known as the S. Ewell Company, is dead in San Francisco according to word received in Marysville today.  Deceased was well and favorably known to the older residents of this city where he made his home for many years, later moving to San Francisco to reside.  He is the dearly beloved husband of Anna Dougall and living father of Irene Dougall.  Mr. and Mrs. Dougall Armstead, Robert Bruce Dougall, and grandfather of Dorothy, Virginia and William, Wallace Dougall J.  He is a native of Scotland and aged 83 years.

DOUGHERTY, CATHERINE K.

Marysville Daily Appeal - 2/8/1894, p2 - Died:  In this city, February 7th, Catherine K. Dougherty, a native of Ireland, aged 74 years, 4 months and 3 days. - The interment will take place in San Francisco.

DOUGLAS, WILLIAM

Marysville Daily Appeal - 11/3/1895, p4 - Was A Soldier - Wm. Douglas, A G.A.R. Colored Man, Passed Away - Wm. Douglas, a colored man, died yesterday morning.  He was fifty-eight years of age and was born in Virginia.  He came to California in 1892.  He was a member of G.A.R. Post No. 80.  He fought in the war in Co. C. of the 62d Missouri Volunteers. - The funeral takes place at four o'clock this afternoon from Bevan's Undertaking parlors.

Marysville Daily Appeal - 11/5/1895, p1 - Respects To a Soldier - Wm. Douglass [sic] Honored at the Grave By His Comrades - The members of Corinth Post, No. 80 G.A.R., turned out in a body Sunday to pay their last sad respects to their deceased Comrade, William Douglass.  It was an impressive cortege that followed the old colored soldier to his last resting place. - The funeral took place from the undertaking parlors of R. E. Bevan and the Rev. C. H. Beechgood spoke the eulogy. - At the grave a special squad from Company C fired a salute and the soldier who had heard his last reveille was covered with the earth that must at last cover all.  The pall-bearers were:  James Van Buskirk, Joseph Peters, I. Luke, C. J. Ripley, Joseph Ruettger, and John Schaffer.

DOUKAS, GUS

Marysville Evening Democrat - 4/8/1915, p1 - Despondent Man Shot Himself In The Right Temple - Gus Doukas Thought Life Not Worth Living After Losing His Hearing - Despondent because he had become totally deaf, Gus Doukas, employed as second cook at the S. P. Restaurant on A street, shot himself at an early hour Thursday morning, and his remains are now at Kelly Bros.' undertaking parlors.  Doukas was a native of Greece and aged 25 years.  His aged father and mother and two sisters are living in Greece, and a brother, John, lives in Sacramento. - Before coming to this city to work for his uncle, Jim Trantos of the S. P. restaurant, Doukas resided for a time in New York.  But when the war broke out between his country and the Turks, he immediately returned to Greece and joined an artillery company.  He served all through the war with the  Turks, and also in the war following against the Bulgarians, and was a brave soldier.  It was while serving as an artilleryman that he became deaf from the terrible noise of cannonading, as he fought in several battles. - After the close of the war he returned to the United States, and later came to this city, where he had resided about one year, during which time he made many friends because of his quiet and gentlemanly demeanor.  He was a young man of considerable education and felt keenly his affliction because it deprived him of following a more ambitious calling.  He thought much of his parents to whom he sent a large part of his earnings. - The rash act must have been a sudden impulse, as he had dressed himself at his room on A street, between Sixth and Seventh, and had evidently walked as far as the door to go out when he killed himself.  In one hand he held a partly smoked cigarette between his fingers when found dead. - Doukas shot himself through the right temple with a thirty-eight caliber revolver, the bullet being visible beneath the hair on the left top side of the head.  He has been in the United States about nine months, and in Marysville about six months.  Doukas seemed to be in a perfectly good humor Wednesday night and sat in his room and chatted with several of his countrymen.  He complained last night of having a slight headache. - A jury composed of the following:  Ray Merle, foreman, Albert Menz, W. F. Corey, H. Richardson, G. L. McIntosh and Frank Hetherington, heard the inquest conducted by Coroner J. K. Kelly this morning, and rendered a verdict in which they stated that "the deceased, Gus Doukas, aged 25 years, and a native of Greece, met death at his home on A street, between Sixth and Seventh, in the city of Marysville, Thursday morning, April 8, 1915, from a gunshot wound in his head, self-inflicted with suicidal intent." - His uncle, James Trantos, feels very sad over the affair, and his friends extend their sympathy.  Mr. Trantos has lived here for 8 or 9 years and is a good citizen and liked by all who know him. - His brother arrived this afternoon from Sacramento, and will make arrangements with Kelly Bros. for the disposition of the remains and the funeral services.

DOWANE, MORRIS DEL.

Daily Appeal - 12/13/1910, p4 - Certainly Had A War Record - M. D. Dowane, a Mexican war veteran, died yesterday at his home in Wheatland.  He was a native of Wayne county, Ohio, 82 years of age.  He leaves three sons, William, Fred and Morris and three daughters, Mrs. William Bradshaw, Mrs. Hattie Hackett and Lizzie Dowane.  The funeral will be conducted on Wednesday from his late home at 2 p.m.  The same will be in charge of Undertaker Bevan. - The deceased was an old time friend of R. E. Bevan and wrote him as follows under date of August 7, 1910. - "I want to give you a little of my war record.  I was in the Mexican war for three years.  From there I went to Fort McKenzie, Michigan, was there three years and my regiment was sent to Washington Territory, and was there three years fighting Indians.  Left there when my time was out after serving ten years.  I am now receiving the magnificent sum of twenty dollars per month.  I want you to show this to the Appeal and let them publish it.  My father and one of my grandfathers fought in the revolutionary war.  My father went as a drummer boy at fourteen and at fifteen they gave him a musket.  This gun which my father used in the Revolution I left in Ohio when I went to the Mexican war.  My father was sixteen when he was discharged in 1783."

DOWNER, E. M.

Appeal Democrat - 1/10/1938, p2 - Native of Yuba Is Taken by Death At Pinole Home - Pinole, Jan. 10 (U.P.) - E. M. Downer, 55, native of Yuba county, founder and president of the  Bank of Pinole and the Mechanics Bank of Richmond, died today of heart disease at his home. - Downer was vice president of the First National Bank of Richmond, president of the Pinole Light and Power Co., mayor of Pinole and a member of the board of trustees of the Richmond union high school. - The Bank of Pinole has branches in Crockett, Port Costa and Rodeo, and the Mechanics bank has branches in El Cerrito and Albany. - Towner [sic] is survived by a widow, two sons, E. M. Downer, jr., of New York, Robert Downer of Pinole, a stepson, Jack McLane, Stanford university graduate, and a daughter, Mrs. George Thornton of Richmond.  Funeral arrangements are pending.

DOWNER, MARY A.

Appeal Democrat - 1/9/1917, p5 - Resident of County Is Called By Death - The body of Mrs. Mary A. Downer, who died at her home in District Ten late Saturday night, was sent to Sacramento by R. E. Bevan & Son, where funeral services will be held today. - Mrs. Downer was 69 years old and had been a resident of Yuba county for many years.  She leaves a daughter, Mrs. G. W. Buell of Marysville.  Death was due to heart failure.

DOWNEY, MARY ELLEN

Daily Appeal – 08/04/1894, p. 1 – Funeral of Mrs. Downey. – The funeral of Mary Ellen, the beloved wife of Samuel Downey of Smartsville, took place yesterday afternoon and was well attended. – The cortege left the residence of Frank Lane at 1:30 and proceeded to the Methodist church, where services were held, Rev. C. H. Beechgood officiating.  Some handsome floral offerings were placed on the casket. – The interment took place in the city cemetery, where the last prayer was said by Mr. Beechgood. – The following gentlemen acted as pall-bearers:  Louis Conrath, T. J. O’Brien, Arthur Boulton, Joseph Haugh, William Conlin and S. A. Jones.

DOWNIE, WILLIAM

Marysville Daily Appeal - 1/3/1891, p1 - His Joy Was Too Much:  Major William Downie Dies Under Pathetic Circumstances - Major William Downie is dead, and no old pioneer of '49 ever passed away under more pathetic circumstances, says the Examiner.  He was on his way to rejoin his old associates of pioneer days at the '49 mining camp in the Midwinter Exposition when he suddenly expired. - He had come all the way from Victoria, B.C., to occupy the same old cabin in the mining camp that had been his abode when he dug for gold in the days of the gold rush and just as the steamer arrived in port a representative of the mining camp was telling him of the grand old times that awaited him when the fair opened, his heart swelled with joy and burst, and he fell over dead. - Major Downie was one of the best known pioneers of the State.  He was the founder of Downieville, the one-time thriving mining camp, and of which he was the patriarch. - His cabin at Downieville has been a relic that has long been cherished by the inhabitants of that section of the State because of its old associations, and the promoters of the mining camp enterprise at the Midwinter Exposition had it removed to the Fair grounds as an attraction for Fair visitors.  As an additional attraction arrangements were made through Major Downie's son for him to come to San Francisco and occupy the cabin while the Fair lasted.

DOYLE, ALEXANDER

Daily Democrat - 2/14/1891, p1 - Death of Alex. Doyle - Alexander Doyle, a young man who has spent the greater part of his life in this city, breathed his last at his home on C street, between Fourth and Fifth, at a very early hour this morning, after a long and painful illness.  Deceased was thirty years of age and was a brother of J. M. Doyle.  He was a young man of exemplary habits and his death deprives the community of a good citizen.  The funeral will take place at Smartsville to-morrow afternoon at 2 o'clock.

p4, same edition - Died: In Marysville, February 14, 1891, Alexander Doyle, aged 30 years, 3 months and 4 days. - Funeral from residence of Mrs. Charles Armstrong, in Smartsville, on Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock.

Daily Democrat - 2/16/1891, p1 - Funeral of Alex Doyle - The funeral of Alexander Doyle took place in Smartsville yesterday afternoon and was largely attended considering the disagreeable day.  The funeral took place from the residence of Mrs. Armstrong.  Rev. Mr. Vineyard was the officiating clergyman.  The following were the pall-bearers:  D. C. McGanney, E. H. Brown, Geo. Meredith, Thomas Brossman, Peter Flanagan and Fred Congdon.

DRACH, MRS. J. M.

Marysville Daily Appeal - 2/13/1902, p1 - Died Suddenly From Heart Trouble - Mrs. J. M. Drach died at about ten o'clock Tuesday evening at the Smith place near Sutter City. The death was a very sudden one, as Mrs. Drach was apparently well not much more than five minutes before.  However, she had suffered from heart trouble for some time, and to this is her death attributed. - The first announcement was that the funeral would take place at Colusa to-day, but it is possible that it may not be held until later, as Mrs. Drach's husband had not been communicated with at last accounts.  It is supposed that he is in San Francisco somewhere. - The deceased was a daughter of Mrs. Nora Burns of East Butte, and was about 32 years of age.

DRAKE, EDWIN DeFOREST

Daily Appeal – 02/20/1903, p. 1 – DEATH OF EDWIN DRAKE. – Passed Away Yesterday at His Home at Strawberry Valley. – Edwin De Forest Drake died yesterday at his home at Strawberry Valley from pneumonia.  The deceased was a native of California and about 44 years of age.  He was a brother of Harvey Scott Drake and of Mrs. M. J. Dillman of Sacramento, and an uncle of Miss Nita Drake, who resides with her aunt, Mrs. Dillman, at Sacramento.  The deceased was highly esteemed by all who knew him and the news of his death in the prime of life is learned with regret.  The funeral and interment will take place at Strawberry Valley.

DRAKE, HARVEY SCOTT 

Appeal Democrat – 7/24/1937 – Colorful Pioneer And Lifetime Yuban Passes at 82; Death Recalls Varied Activity of Harvey Scott Drake – Harvey Scott Drake, colorful Yuba County pioneer, born at Hansonville 82 years ago and spending his entire life in this county, died Saturday morning. Funeral arrangements are in charge of Lipp & Sullivan. The death occurred in the Rideout Hospital, where Drake had submitted Friday night to another operation of gallstones. He began sinking later and died peacefully during the forenoon. With him were is wife, Mary Campbell Drake, and his daughter Zanita, wife of Jaspar S. Connell, construction engineer. The Connells had planned to come from their Pasadena home this week-end to visit Mrs. Connell’s parents. Notified by wire of the intended operation, they speeded their preparations and started two days early, arriving Friday and visiting with Drake before he went to the operating table. Mr. and Mrs. Drake had since 1923 been conducting the Park grocery store at Fourteenth and H Streets, but most of their lives they had lived at Strawberry Valley, where James H. Drake, father of the deceased, established a store in the ‘50s, buying and shipping gold, grub-staking the miners and handling their business for them. Harvey Drake in later years succeeded to that business. In 1896 he was among the thousands who flocked to Alaska and Yukon Territory, where gold discoveries attracted the world. From 1917 to 1919 Drake was in British Columbia working on a paper mills construction job on which his son-in-law, Connell, was the construction engineer. After that he tried ranching at Orangevale, only to return to Yuba and spend another year at Strawberry. Drake had his early education at Strawberry Valley and in Oakland, later entering McClure military school where he became lieutenant of cadets. He was justice of the peace and school trustee at Strawberry for years. In addition to his wife and daughter, Drake is survived only by a granddaughter, Barbara Connell.  (B.S.)

Appeal Democrat – 7/26/1937 Pg. 3 – Services Tuesday for Harvey Scott Drake – Funeral services for Harvey Scott Drake, Yuba county pioneer who died Saturday morning, will be held in the Lipp & Sullivan chapel in Marysville Tuesday at 10 a.m. Mrs. Drake, the widow, and Mrs. Zanita Marie Connell, daughter, assisted by Jasper S. Connell, son-in-law, and M.J. Dillman of Lincoln, brother-in-law, are making the arrangements. A granddaughter, Barbara Connell, of Pasadena, is also here. In