August 19, 1948 (8 pages)

aS e . \ owe lived for many .years in which ~—oe she saw the dreams of her fellow’ pioneers come. true, Patty was married, became Mrs. Frank MAS Panion, 'be home at Museum. DONNER DOLL < WILL GO ON < CARAVAN TOUR SAN FRANCISCO: .A tiny doll that survived one of the most tragic episodes in the great emigration westward a century ago, will go on tour throughout the state in the Historical Caravan now being assembled by the Cafifornia Centennials Commission. The story of the’ doll, enshrined at the Sutter’s Fort Historical Museum, Sacramento, is the chronicle of the Donner Party “that was decimated in 1846 while endeavoring to cross the. Sierras into California. In the covered wagon train of Captain George Donner heading for Sutter’s Fort was James Frazier Reed, his wife and four children; among the latter being eight year © old Martha Jane “Patty” Reed. The family had departed Springfield, Mlinois, in Me April 1846. , Xo Am traversing the desert sd mY Great Salt Lake, Reed los@HUSt of his oxen: in a stampede and was forced to dispense with one of his wagons. This necessitated disposing of many possesiongs and “limiting themselves to bare essentials. The more worthwhile and durable items were cached in a hole; lesser objects and perishables were piled onto the ground. The children were told. to abandon their toys. Just before resuming their trek with the wagon. train, Patty spied the smallest of her toys, a carved wooden doll, about four inches high, lying on the ground. The child recovered it, and from a discarded piece of white muslin, a strand of pink tape and some black thread, fashioned a_ little dress for her only toy. Fearing parental her doll dress. Calamity befell. the Party in October and unusually trapped disfavor, the girl hid within the lining of her Donner when an early violent -snowstorm the group on the east slope of the Sierra Nevada. Here occurred a time of anguish and travail that later was ‘recounted the world over. There was no adequate shelter; food ran out. Half of the original number. of more . that 80 emigrants. died of hunger and exposure;*some while awaiting rescue, the others.in trying to-break through the mountains. Throughout the ordeal, Patty had her tiny doll, As each miserable day progressed, she would cherish the small wooden image telling it her childish observations and, seemingly, drawing an indescribable. comfort from the undiscovered presence of her little companion. . Fate was merciful to the Reed family, for in the Spring of 1847, they, along with the other survivors, were restucd and taken to their destination. There was a’ happy ending to the story of this doll, Her mistress Lewis and had children who gathered many/an evening in her Santa Cruz home to listen .to the story of the emigrant doll. Many. historians have recorded this story in their accounts of the ill-fated Donner Party. Mrs. Lewis died in 1923. It was her wish that “Dolly’’, as she lovingly called her pioneer comgiven a permanent Sutter’s Fort. Historical Another adventure for the ageless doll will begin soon when she 7 “here Morris has “~~ GRASS VALLEY joins other treasured) mement¢ that document the heritage of Cal fornia in a modern caravan whic IS {h will tour the state during its centennial observance, fT VES iiga REPUBLICANS PLAN AFTERNOON DINNER MEETING SUNDAY chairman of the County Central Committee, states that party activities will open next Sunday with a dinner in the Veterans Memorial Diners will pay Reservations must be Wednesday, August 18th. The program committee sists of James Henwood, Terrell, Elton Williams, Chalmers, and Frank Ullrich announces Mildred M. Prince of @&isco, women’s vice the San Francisco Central Committee, guest speaker. $2.00 that San’. FranRepublican will be the % PROBATE PETITION a°5 IN GARFIELD ROBSON ESTATE NEVADA CITY: A petition was filed recently for the :probate of the will of W. Garfield Robson Who died July 28rd. Executrix named in the will is Mrs. Hope Marjorie Hooper, his daughter, A bequest of $250 is made to! the Nevada City Methodist Church ! and a trust fund of $4,000 is established for Mrs. Hooper’s daughter, Marilyn -Frances Paynter. Aside from a bank account of $6,500 no inventory of the estate’ was mentioned. % orris Sues For 1,350 In Dog Death NEVADA CITY: E. S. Morris last week filed suit asking George Anderson for $1,350 damages as a result of allegedly running over and killing a Boxer dog. The dog is alleged to have been Paul Ullrich, Republican Building. The “dinner will be served at 3 P. M. per plate. made by con-! William Stuart Bennallack. Mrs. chairman of worth $350 and $1,000 is asked as exemplary d@mages. The accident occurred on Banner Ridge Road lately erected , a home. ie iieka ; ‘Nevada City-Grass Valley Nugget, August 19, 1948—S BIG VALUES FOR YOU! The Furniture Center’s AUG LIVING ROOM FURNITURE UP TO 20% 5 You've known Kroehler for many: years as the leader in Fine Living Room Furniture . but never before could you improve your home with KROEHLER’S _ classic standards of modern comfort, beauty and durability at these sensationally /reduced prices. SHOP NOW, WHILE he OUR SELECTION’S TOPS! } & Occasional Chairs Luxurious ‘bation rockers, big restful easy /chairs with matching ottomans, cyishioned occasional chairs that make guests feel at home THE FURNITURE CENTER has them. now at reduced prices for you. / Your selection of scientifically designed floor lamps at The Furniture . Center will be made from the finest collection, / in the area. Here you'll find the lamp to go perfectly with your furnishings . . . but shop today, to make sure! SAVINGS FOR EARLY BUYERS VALUES! VALUES! VALUES! VALUES! VALUES! This store-wide clearance gives you the best values in local merchandising history. ESTATE GAS RANGES were 245, 50, now only 210.50 . . OIL STOVES were 49.50, now only 39.50 . PREMIER AND ROY AL VACUUM CLEANERS ils reduced TABLES LAMPS CHAIRS IT PAYS TO SHOP TODAY! 256 SOUTH AUBURN STREET Opposite Veterans Memorial Building ite hid fA A he

aS e . \ owe lived for many .years in which ~—oe she saw the dreams of her fellow’ pioneers come. true, Patty was married, became Mrs. Frank MAS Panion, 'be home at Museum. DONNER DOLL < WILL GO ON < CARAVAN TOUR SAN FRANCISCO: .A tiny doll that survived one of the most tragic episodes in the great emigration westward a century ago, will go on tour throughout the state in the Historical Caravan now being assembled by the Cafifornia Centennials Commission. The story of the’ doll, enshrined at the Sutter’s Fort Historical Museum, Sacramento, is the chronicle of the Donner Party “that was decimated in 1846 while endeavoring to cross the. Sierras into California. In the covered wagon train of Captain George Donner heading for Sutter’s Fort was James Frazier Reed, his wife and four children; among the latter being eight year © old Martha Jane “Patty” Reed. The family had departed Springfield, Mlinois, in Me April 1846. , Xo Am traversing the desert sd mY Great Salt Lake, Reed los@HUSt of his oxen: in a stampede and was forced to dispense with one of his wagons. This necessitated disposing of many possesiongs and “limiting themselves to bare essentials. The more worthwhile and durable items were cached in a hole; lesser objects and perishables were piled onto the ground. The children were told. to abandon their toys. Just before resuming their trek with the wagon. train, Patty spied the smallest of her toys, a carved wooden doll, about four inches high, lying on the ground. The child recovered it, and from a discarded piece of white muslin, a strand of pink tape and some black thread, fashioned a_ little dress for her only toy. Fearing parental her doll dress. Calamity befell. the Party in October and unusually trapped disfavor, the girl hid within the lining of her Donner when an early violent -snowstorm the group on the east slope of the Sierra Nevada. Here occurred a time of anguish and travail that later was ‘recounted the world over. There was no adequate shelter; food ran out. Half of the original number. of more . that 80 emigrants. died of hunger and exposure;*some while awaiting rescue, the others.in trying to-break through the mountains. Throughout the ordeal, Patty had her tiny doll, As each miserable day progressed, she would cherish the small wooden image telling it her childish observations and, seemingly, drawing an indescribable. comfort from the undiscovered presence of her little companion. . Fate was merciful to the Reed family, for in the Spring of 1847, they, along with the other survivors, were restucd and taken to their destination. There was a’ happy ending to the story of this doll, Her mistress Lewis and had children who gathered many/an evening in her Santa Cruz home to listen .to the story of the emigrant doll. Many. historians have recorded this story in their accounts of the ill-fated Donner Party. Mrs. Lewis died in 1923. It was her wish that “Dolly’’, as she lovingly called her pioneer comgiven a permanent Sutter’s Fort. Historical Another adventure for the ageless doll will begin soon when she 7 “here Morris has “~~ GRASS VALLEY joins other treasured) mement¢ that document the heritage of Cal fornia in a modern caravan whic IS {h will tour the state during its centennial observance,

fT VES iiga REPUBLICANS PLAN AFTERNOON DINNER MEETING SUNDAY chairman of the County Central Committee, states that party activities will open next Sunday with a dinner in the Veterans Memorial Diners will pay Reservations must be Wednesday, August 18th. The program committee sists of James Henwood, Terrell, Elton Williams, Chalmers, and Frank Ullrich announces Mildred M. Prince of @&isco, women’s vice the San Francisco Central Committee, guest speaker. $2.00 that San’. FranRepublican will be the % PROBATE PETITION a°5 IN GARFIELD ROBSON ESTATE NEVADA CITY: A petition was filed recently for the :probate of the will of W. Garfield Robson Who died July 28rd. Executrix named in the will is Mrs. Hope Marjorie Hooper, his daughter, A bequest of $250 is made to! the Nevada City Methodist Church ! and a trust fund of $4,000 is established for Mrs. Hooper’s daughter, Marilyn -Frances Paynter. Aside from a bank account of $6,500 no inventory of the estate’ was mentioned. % orris Sues For 1,350 In Dog Death NEVADA CITY: E. S. Morris last week filed suit asking George Anderson for $1,350 damages as a result of allegedly running over and killing a Boxer dog. The dog is alleged to have been Paul Ullrich, Republican Building. The “dinner will be served at 3 P. M. per plate. made by con-! William Stuart Bennallack. Mrs. chairman of worth $350 and $1,000 is asked as exemplary d@mages. The accident occurred on Banner Ridge Road lately erected , a home. ie iieka ; ‘Nevada City-Grass Valley Nugget, August 19, 1948—S BIG VALUES FOR YOU! The Furniture Center’s AUG LIVING ROOM FURNITURE UP TO 20% 5 You've known Kroehler for many: years as the leader in Fine Living Room Furniture .. but never before could you improve your home with KROEHLER’S _ classic standards of modern comfort, beauty and durability at these sensationally /reduced prices. SHOP NOW, WHILE he OUR SELECTION’S TOPS! } & Occasional Chairs Luxurious ‘bation rockers, big restful easy /chairs with matching ottomans, cyishioned occasional chairs that make guests feel at home THE FURNITURE CENTER has them.. now at reduced prices for you. / Your selection of scientifically designed floor lamps at The Furniture . Center will be made from the finest collection, / in the area. Here you'll find the lamp to go perfectly with your furnishings . . . but shop today, to make sure! SAVINGS FOR EARLY BUYERS VALUES! VALUES! VALUES! VALUES! VALUES! This store-wide clearance gives you the best values in local merchandising history. ESTATE GAS RANGES were 245, 50, now only 210.50 . .. OIL STOVES were 49.50, now only 39.50 . PREMIER AND ROY AL VACUUM CLEANERS ils reduced TABLES LAMPS CHAIRS IT PAYS TO SHOP TODAY! 256 SOUTH AUBURN STREET Opposite Veterans Memorial Building ite hid fA A he