The record-union., 1897-12-22

ueafl QlSeaSe-prOD ODaDly the former. re
was nan Of robust appearance, and
said to have possessed unusual
strength. Only recently he had been
known to raise 400 pounds off the floor.
Deceased was a son Of the late Jacob
Hyman. one Of the old-tiTne merchants
of Sacramento. He was bachelor and
lived in the building owned and occu-
pied by him as a jewelry store. He
leaves three brothers, two of whom
are residents of Oakland, and the other
Of an Eastern city, also sister who
lives in San Francisco. 1t is under
stood that he had been successful in
his business and that his estate will
figure up several thousand dollars.
Deceased was a member of Tehan1a
Lodge. No 5, F. and A. NJ, and of Sac
ramento Chapter, r. A M.
Last night a dispatch was received
from his brother Daniel saying he
would leave New York tonight for this
city. The funeral will be deferred until
his arrival.
A PIONEER WOMAN GONE.
There are still several thousand resi-
dents of this city who are able to re-
call pleasant recollections of DR.. and
Mrs. Justin Gates, who We're among the
first residents of the city, but removed
from here to San Francisco some eight
cen or twenty years ago.
Dr. Gates. who eSta bliShed a drug
store here in 1S49, died some ten years
ago, and yesterday the San Francisco
papers announced the death of Mrs.
Gates in that city. Referring to her
death the Chronicle" says:
After many weeks of painful illness,
borne with the patience of a martyr,
Mrs. Elizabeth Augusta Gates, widow
of the late DR.. Justin Gates, died yes
terday at the Strathmore, where she
had resided for some time past. sur
rounded by her children. DIR. f. H,
Alyce NJ, Gertrude T.. and Justin Gates.
Mrs. Gates had been resident Of
Sacramento and San Francisco since
1853, when she came hither from Cliff
ton Springs, n. Y, and her husband
was one of the best known Of the pio-
neers Of 1S49. Possessed of an excep-
tionally brilliant intellect and endowed
with a personality thoroughly lovable,
admiration and loving esteem were ever
the portion of the deceased, who leaves
host of friends to share with her
stricken children the burden of grief
laid upon them"
DEATH OF SILAS CARLE.
After several months illness, caused
by cancer Of the stomach, Silas Carrie,
the widely known contractor and build
er. died yesterday in Oakland. Only
a few days ago he underwent severe
operation as the only possible chance
of preserving his life, but that chance
went against him.
Few men outside of public life We're
better Fnown from San Diego to Siski-
you than this genial, whole-souled me-
chanic, whose handiwork may be found
in public and private buildings in
scores of cities and towns throughout
the State. He came to California in
1853, and after working for couple of
years in San Francisco he came to Sac
ramento and established himself III
business here as builder and con-
tractor
In 1868 he formed a. co-partnership
with e. ]. Croly, and this continued
up to few years ago, when they dis
solved their partnership and since then
Mr.. Carle had been alone in his busi-
ness. Some 10 or II years ago the firm
constructed the great flume that sup
plies San Diego with water from the
mountains some fifty miles distant. 1t
was stupendous piece of work
Mr.. Carle was a native of Water
bury, Me, and Ga years of age. He
was a member of FL Dorado Lodge, No
s. /. .. Q. F. During his Hines in Oak
land he was constantly attended by his
wife. He will be buried here.
The remains arrived in this city last
evening. The funeral will take place
tomorrow afternoon from Odd Fellows
Hall under the auspices of FL Dorado
Lodge, No. s, I. o. o. F.
DEATH OF MRS. p. D. BROWN.
Mrs. Emma Brown, wife of P D.
Brown of this city, died in San Fran
cisco yesterday morning. Deceased was
visiting that city and had been there
about two months. She was born in
this city, and her family conducted for
years a steam cracker bakery at us
X street. Her husband, who has been
interested in business in Sonora, has
been notified of her death
She leaves a daughter by her first
husband, Miss Ida HOPPE and broth
er, VIM. Schroer of this city. The re-
mains Will be brought here for inter-
ment.