The following article appeared in the Grass Valley Union newspaper on Tues., May 22, 1906, page 2. The Union newspapers are archived in the Doris Foley Library for Historical Research, Nevada City, Calif.
R. ANGOVE DIES AFTER CONTRACTING DISEASE IN AFRICA.
One of nature's noblemen has gone to meet his Maker in the passing of Richard Angove, the well-known mining man. His death occurred at 4:30 yesterday morning at the family home on Colfax avenue, from a complication of diseases induced by dropsy.
Richard Angove was a native of Cornwall, England, aged forty-four years, four months and seven days. He came to Grass Valley when a mere lad, completing his education in the public schools of this city. Later he entered the mines and worked his way up from car-boy to expert. Always of an observing, studious nature, he read much, studied hard and listened to the opinions of men grown wise in the ways of mining, his chosen occupation. For a number of years he was employed at the Empire mine where his work attracted the attention of the management, with the result that he was several times promoted.
When mining experts from this section were first attracted to South Africa, Mr. Angove cast his lot with the Grass Valley colony and went out about the time George W. Starr left for the dark continent. That was about twelve years ago. It was then the true worth of the man became known. He was first placed in charge of operations for an English syndicate and later became general manager for the concern on the Rand, where he became known as one of the most successful men in the gold fields.
When the Boer war broke out he returned to his home in this city on half pay, going back to Africa with the cessation of hostilities. A little over two years ago he came back to Grass Valley on a visit to his family, being under a two years contract with the syndicate. At that time he expressed the wish that his time was up, that he might return here and remain. It was after resuming his position that he was stricken with the malady which finally caused his death. During the last six months in South Africa he was unable to work, being confined for a greater portion of that time in a hospital in Johannesburg. The surgeons at last informed him that an operation was necessary to prolong his life. To this he demurred saying he would return to Grass Valley. Accordingly he took passage on a steamer and reached New York after thirty-two days on the ocean. He was rapidly sinking and only his indomitable will kept him up - his desire to see his wife and family once more. Upon reaching New York his wife was telegraphed for and immediately left, accompanied by her mother, Mrs. John Martin. As soon as possible thereafter the dying man was placed on a fast train and hurried homeward, reaching this place only last Saturday evening.
Few men have been so esteemed by all classes as Richard Angove. Gifted with a genial nature and faculty for making and retaining friends, he surrounded himself with them on all sides. Big, and possessed of the strength of a giant, he was brave as a lion, yet with a heart as tender as that of a woman. Disease made fearful inroads on his once magnificent physique, for he had wasted away to a mere shadow of his former self on his arrival here. To mourn his untimely end are left a mother a wife, two children, Melbourne and Miss Camille, one brother John, and one sister, Mrs. John Twitchell. Except the latter all resided in this city. He was a member of Madison Lodge F. and A. M., Grass Valley Chapter, Royal Arch Masons, Nevada Commandery, Knights Templar, and Grass Valley Lodge of Odd Fellows. The funeral will be held under the auspices of the Masons, and will be held tomorrow at 2:30 o'clock from the M. E. church.
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RICHARD ANGOVE'S WILL FILED FOR PROBATE
Yesterday in the superior court Mrs. Kate Angove filed a petition to be appointed administratrix of the estate of the late Richard Angove her husband who recently returned from South Africa and died two days after reaching his home at Grass Valley. The will of deceased was filed with the petition. It leaves the estate entirely to his wife, Kate A. Angove, who is to act without bonds. There are two children - Arthur Melbourne Angove aged eighteen years, and Camile Angove, aged sixteen - and nothing is left to them, as Mr. Angove expressed full confidence that his wife would amply provide and care for them. The estate is estimated not to exceed five thousand dollars and consists of real estate in Grass Valley, mining claims on Squirrel creek and some personal property. Monday, May 18th, has been fixed as the day for hearing the petition in the superior court.
The above article appeared in the Grass Valley Union newspaper on June 6th 1906 page 6. The Union newspapers are archived in the Doris Foley Library for Historical Research, Nevada City, Calif.
R. ANGOVE DIES AFTER CONTRACTING DISEASE IN AFRICA.
One of nature's noblemen has gone to meet his Maker in the passing of Richard Angove, the well-known mining man. His death occurred at 4:30 yesterday morning at the family home on Colfax avenue, from a complication of diseases induced by dropsy.
Richard Angove was a native of Cornwall, England, aged forty-four years, four months and seven days. He came to Grass Valley when a mere lad, completing his education in the public schools of this city. Later he entered the mines and worked his way up from car-boy to expert. Always of an observing, studious nature, he read much, studied hard and listened to the opinions of men grown wise in the ways of mining, his chosen occupation. For a number of years he was employed at the Empire mine where his work attracted the attention of the management, with the result that he was several times promoted.
When mining experts from this section were first attracted to South Africa, Mr. Angove cast his lot with the Grass Valley colony and went out about the time George W. Starr left for the dark continent. That was about twelve years ago. It was then the true worth of the man became known. He was first placed in charge of operations for an English syndicate and later became general manager for the concern on the Rand, where he became known as one of the most successful men in the gold fields.
When the Boer war broke out he returned to his home in this city on half pay, going back to Africa with the cessation of hostilities. A little over two years ago he came back to Grass Valley on a visit to his family, being under a two years contract with the syndicate. At that time he expressed the wish that his time was up, that he might return here and remain. It was after resuming his position that he was stricken with the malady which finally caused his death. During the last six months in South Africa he was unable to work, being confined for a greater portion of that time in a hospital in Johannesburg. The surgeons at last informed him that an operation was necessary to prolong his life. To this he demurred saying he would return to Grass Valley. Accordingly he took passage on a steamer and reached New York after thirty-two days on the ocean. He was rapidly sinking and only his indomitable will kept him up - his desire to see his wife and family once more. Upon reaching New York his wife was telegraphed for and immediately left, accompanied by her mother, Mrs. John Martin. As soon as possible thereafter the dying man was placed on a fast train and hurried homeward, reaching this place only last Saturday evening.
Few men have been so esteemed by all classes as Richard Angove. Gifted with a genial nature and faculty for making and retaining friends, he surrounded himself with them on all sides. Big, and possessed of the strength of a giant, he was brave as a lion, yet with a heart as tender as that of a woman. Disease made fearful inroads on his once magnificent physique, for he had wasted away to a mere shadow of his former self on his arrival here. To mourn his untimely end are left a mother a wife, two children, Melbourne and Miss Camille, one brother John, and one sister, Mrs. John Twitchell. Except the latter all resided in this city. He was a member of Madison Lodge F. and A. M., Grass Valley Chapter, Royal Arch Masons, Nevada Commandery, Knights Templar, and Grass Valley Lodge of Odd Fellows. The funeral will be held under the auspices of the Masons, and will be held tomorrow at 2:30 o'clock from the M. E. church.
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RICHARD ANGOVE'S WILL FILED FOR PROBATE
Yesterday in the superior court Mrs. Kate Angove filed a petition to be appointed administratrix of the estate of the late Richard Angove her husband who recently returned from South Africa and died two days after reaching his home at Grass Valley. The will of deceased was filed with the petition. It leaves the estate entirely to his wife, Kate A. Angove, who is to act without bonds. There are two children - Arthur Melbourne Angove aged eighteen years, and Camile Angove, aged sixteen - and nothing is left to them, as Mr. Angove expressed full confidence that his wife would amply provide and care for them. The estate is estimated not to exceed five thousand dollars and consists of real estate in Grass Valley, mining claims on Squirrel creek and some personal property. Monday, May 18th, has been fixed as the day for hearing the petition in the superior court.
The above article appeared in the Grass Valley Union newspaper on June 6th 1906 page 6. The Union newspapers are archived in the Doris Foley Library for Historical Research, Nevada City, Calif.
The following article appeared in the Grass Valley Union newspaper on Tues., May 22, 1906, page 2. The Union newspapers are archived in the Doris Foley Library for Historical Research, Nevada City, Calif.
R. ANGOVE DIES AFTER CONTRACTING DISEASE IN AFRICA.
One of nature's noblemen has gone to meet his Maker in the passing of Richard Angove, the well-known mining man. His death occurred at 4:30 yesterday morning at the family home on Colfax avenue, from a complication of diseases induced by dropsy.
Richard Angove was a native of Cornwall, England, aged forty-four years, four months and seven days. He came to Grass Valley when a mere lad, completing his education in the public schools of this city. Later he entered the mines and worked his way up from car-boy to expert. Always of an observing, studious nature, he read much, studied hard and listened to the opinions of men grown wise in the ways of mining, his chosen occupation. For a number of years he was employed at the Empire mine where his work attracted the attention of the management, with the result that he was several times promoted.
When mining experts from this section were first attracted to South Africa, Mr. Angove cast his lot with the Grass Valley colony and went out about the time George W. Starr left for the dark continent. That was about twelve years ago. It was then the true worth of the man became known. He was first placed in charge of operations for an English syndicate and later became general manager for the concern on the Rand, where he became known as one of the most successful men in the gold fields.
When the Boer war broke out he returned to his home in this city on half pay, going back to Africa with the cessation of hostilities. A little over two years ago he came back to Grass Valley on a visit to his family, being under a two years contract with the syndicate. At that time he expressed the wish that his time was up, that he might return here and remain. It was after resuming his position that he was stricken with the malady which finally caused his death. During the last six months in South Africa he was unable to work, being confined for a greater portion of that time in a hospital in Johannesburg. The surgeons at last informed him that an operation was necessary to prolong his life. To this he demurred saying he would return to Grass Valley. Accordingly he took passage on a steamer and reached New York after thirty-two days on the ocean. He was rapidly sinking and only his indomitable will kept him up - his desire to see his wife and family once more. Upon reaching New York his wife was telegraphed for and immediately left, accompanied by her mother, Mrs. John Martin. As soon as possible thereafter the dying man was placed on a fast train and hurried homeward, reaching this place only last Saturday evening.
Few men have been so esteemed by all classes as Richard Angove. Gifted with a genial nature and faculty for making and retaining friends, he surrounded himself with them on all sides. Big, and possessed of the strength of a giant, he was brave as a lion, yet with a heart as tender as that of a woman. Disease made fearful inroads on his once magnificent physique, for he had wasted away to a mere shadow of his former self on his arrival here. To mourn his untimely end are left a mother a wife, two children, Melbourne and Miss Camille, one brother John, and one sister, Mrs. John Twitchell. Except the latter all resided in this city. He was a member of Madison Lodge F. and A. M., Grass Valley Chapter, Royal Arch Masons, Nevada Commandery, Knights Templar, and Grass Valley Lodge of Odd Fellows. The funeral will be held under the auspices of the Masons, and will be held tomorrow at 2:30 o'clock from the M. E. church.
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RICHARD ANGOVE'S WILL FILED FOR PROBATE
Yesterday in the superior court Mrs. Kate Angove filed a petition to be appointed administratrix of the estate of the late Richard Angove her husband who recently returned from South Africa and died two days after reaching his home at Grass Valley. The will of deceased was filed with the petition. It leaves the estate entirely to his wife, Kate A. Angove, who is to act without bonds. There are two children - Arthur Melbourne Angove aged eighteen years, and Camile Angove, aged sixteen - and nothing is left to them, as Mr. Angove expressed full confidence that his wife would amply provide and care for them. The estate is estimated not to exceed five thousand dollars and consists of real estate in Grass Valley, mining claims on Squirrel creek and some personal property. Monday, May 18th, has been fixed as the day for hearing the petition in the superior court.
The above article appeared in the Grass Valley Union newspaper on June 6th 1906 page 6. The Union newspapers are archived in the Doris Foley Library for Historical Research, Nevada City, Calif.
R. ANGOVE DIES AFTER CONTRACTING DISEASE IN AFRICA.
One of nature's noblemen has gone to meet his Maker in the passing of Richard Angove, the well-known mining man. His death occurred at 4:30 yesterday morning at the family home on Colfax avenue, from a complication of diseases induced by dropsy.
Richard Angove was a native of Cornwall, England, aged forty-four years, four months and seven days. He came to Grass Valley when a mere lad, completing his education in the public schools of this city. Later he entered the mines and worked his way up from car-boy to expert. Always of an observing, studious nature, he read much, studied hard and listened to the opinions of men grown wise in the ways of mining, his chosen occupation. For a number of years he was employed at the Empire mine where his work attracted the attention of the management, with the result that he was several times promoted.
When mining experts from this section were first attracted to South Africa, Mr. Angove cast his lot with the Grass Valley colony and went out about the time George W. Starr left for the dark continent. That was about twelve years ago. It was then the true worth of the man became known. He was first placed in charge of operations for an English syndicate and later became general manager for the concern on the Rand, where he became known as one of the most successful men in the gold fields.
When the Boer war broke out he returned to his home in this city on half pay, going back to Africa with the cessation of hostilities. A little over two years ago he came back to Grass Valley on a visit to his family, being under a two years contract with the syndicate. At that time he expressed the wish that his time was up, that he might return here and remain. It was after resuming his position that he was stricken with the malady which finally caused his death. During the last six months in South Africa he was unable to work, being confined for a greater portion of that time in a hospital in Johannesburg. The surgeons at last informed him that an operation was necessary to prolong his life. To this he demurred saying he would return to Grass Valley. Accordingly he took passage on a steamer and reached New York after thirty-two days on the ocean. He was rapidly sinking and only his indomitable will kept him up - his desire to see his wife and family once more. Upon reaching New York his wife was telegraphed for and immediately left, accompanied by her mother, Mrs. John Martin. As soon as possible thereafter the dying man was placed on a fast train and hurried homeward, reaching this place only last Saturday evening.
Few men have been so esteemed by all classes as Richard Angove. Gifted with a genial nature and faculty for making and retaining friends, he surrounded himself with them on all sides. Big, and possessed of the strength of a giant, he was brave as a lion, yet with a heart as tender as that of a woman. Disease made fearful inroads on his once magnificent physique, for he had wasted away to a mere shadow of his former self on his arrival here. To mourn his untimely end are left a mother a wife, two children, Melbourne and Miss Camille, one brother John, and one sister, Mrs. John Twitchell. Except the latter all resided in this city. He was a member of Madison Lodge F. and A. M., Grass Valley Chapter, Royal Arch Masons, Nevada Commandery, Knights Templar, and Grass Valley Lodge of Odd Fellows. The funeral will be held under the auspices of the Masons, and will be held tomorrow at 2:30 o'clock from the M. E. church.
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RICHARD ANGOVE'S WILL FILED FOR PROBATE
Yesterday in the superior court Mrs. Kate Angove filed a petition to be appointed administratrix of the estate of the late Richard Angove her husband who recently returned from South Africa and died two days after reaching his home at Grass Valley. The will of deceased was filed with the petition. It leaves the estate entirely to his wife, Kate A. Angove, who is to act without bonds. There are two children - Arthur Melbourne Angove aged eighteen years, and Camile Angove, aged sixteen - and nothing is left to them, as Mr. Angove expressed full confidence that his wife would amply provide and care for them. The estate is estimated not to exceed five thousand dollars and consists of real estate in Grass Valley, mining claims on Squirrel creek and some personal property. Monday, May 18th, has been fixed as the day for hearing the petition in the superior court.
The above article appeared in the Grass Valley Union newspaper on June 6th 1906 page 6. The Union newspapers are archived in the Doris Foley Library for Historical Research, Nevada City, Calif.
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