The following article appeared in the Grass Valley Union newspaper on June 7, 1906, page 2. The Union newspapers are archived in the Doris Foley Library for Historical Research, Nevada City, Calif.
MISS MAY DAVEY BRIDE OF WILLIAM FRASER
At noon yesterday Miss May Davey became the bride of William Fraser of this city. The ceremony was performed at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Davey, in Penn Valley, West of town. Rev. H. C. Richardson of the Fernley M. E. church officiating. It was witnessed by a number of relatives and old friends. The bride was attended by her sister, Miss Ellie Davey, whose brother, William, performed the office of groomsman. A tempting wedding breakfast followed.
The bride has resided in Penn Valley since childhood winning her way into the hearts of a host of friends by her charm of manner and gentle, sympathetic ways. Mr. Fraser formerly made his home at Mooney Flat, but for some time has made this city his home, being in the employ of the Banner Lumber Company. He is popular with all who know him. In taking this step the happy couple have the best wishes of many friends. They will make their home here, having secured a cottage on Bank Street.
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POLICE OFFICER WILLIAM FRASER DIES NEAR HOME
Visibly moved by the sudden, unforeseen death of his lifetime friend and associate Jack Tamblyn, Sr., who was stricken by a heart attack at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, William (Bill) Fraser, veteran Grass Valley police officer since the police department was instituted in 1933, collapsed and died of a similar heart stroke, barely more than 12 hours later.
Fraser died probably as suddenly as Tamblyn, who was believed to have been dead before he struck the ground after a stroke while plying his trade of horseshoer at the Carl J. Tobiassen ranch in Willow Valley, for his body was found by police department associates on Richardson street 100 feet from the gate to his residence at Richardson and North School streets.
Found by "Associates
On a report to Police Officers William Sproul and Charles Henwood early Sunday morning by two young boys that a "man was lying on the sidewalk" of Richardson street, the local patrolmen found Fraser at 1:45 a.m. An immediate medical examination indicated that he may have died about an hour earlier, placing his death at approximately 13 hours after that of Tamblyn.
Fraser's body was slumped near a public utility service pole, against which he had apparently steadied himself when he felt the attack approaching. Friends declare that it was the custom of Officer Fraser when he felt an imminent heart attack to walk several times around the block in an effort to throw it off. He had been subject to these recurring attacks following a particularly severe pneumonia attack a number of years ago and on several occasions had been forced to take a temporary leave from the police force to undergo nursing and rest at home.
Indicated Premonition
Local businessmen and associates recall that Saturday afternoon he had remarked several times in speaking of his lifelong friend Jack Tamblyn that "he may be next" for he was well aware of the acute condition of his heart. He also remarked that when his time came he would desire to pass away at a moment's notice and his wish was recognized.
"Bill" Fraser as a veteran police officer and earlier mining man enjoyed a wide circle of friends and acquaintances, not only among the people of his age, but also among the young people of the city.
To them he spoke quietly and with consideration.
Lived in Outdoors
A native of pioneer Mooney Flat, where he was born George William Fraser a son of early day settlers and miners, the Nevada county-born man spent his lifetime in the western part of the county and in Grass Valley. He was an outdoors man by inclination and agility, being equally at home on the stock range or panning a gravel channel.
"Bill" Fraser spent much of his time in the outdoors pastimes of hunting an fishing and was a collector of outstanding equipment in rods and creels and also in firearms, possessing several for each type of hunting. He was a dog lover since early childhood and cared for many of these friends of man, particularly of the hunting types.
His outdoors life, knowledge and use of firearms made him a reliable police officer and one that knew no "trigger-happiness" but weighed well the circumstances.
Member of Masons
In fraternal affiliations he was a member of the Smartville lodge of Free And Accepted Masons.
He was the father of Mrs. Marie (Minnie) Fraser Booth, San Francisco; brother of Mrs. Emma Magonigal, Smartville; James Fraser, Mooney Flat and Edward Fraser, Wheatland. He is mourned by a grandson; several nieces and nephews and a number of great great nieces and nephews.
Funeral services have been arrange for 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 28 and will be held at the chapel of the Hooper-Weaver Mortuary, with Rev. Mark Pike in charge at the chapel and Masonic rites at the graveside in the Masonic cemetery.
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The above article appeared in the Grass Valley Union newspaper on Tues., June 27, 1944, page 6. The Union newspapers are archived in the Doris Foley Library for Historical Research, Nevada City, Calif.
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MISS MAY DAVEY BRIDE OF WILLIAM FRASER
At noon yesterday Miss May Davey became the bride of William Fraser of this city. The ceremony was performed at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Davey, in Penn Valley, West of town. Rev. H. C. Richardson of the Fernley M. E. church officiating. It was witnessed by a number of relatives and old friends. The bride was attended by her sister, Miss Ellie Davey, whose brother, William, performed the office of groomsman. A tempting wedding breakfast followed.
The bride has resided in Penn Valley since childhood winning her way into the hearts of a host of friends by her charm of manner and gentle, sympathetic ways. Mr. Fraser formerly made his home at Mooney Flat, but for some time has made this city his home, being in the employ of the Banner Lumber Company. He is popular with all who know him. In taking this step the happy couple have the best wishes of many friends. They will make their home here, having secured a cottage on Bank Street.
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POLICE OFFICER WILLIAM FRASER DIES NEAR HOME
Visibly moved by the sudden, unforeseen death of his lifetime friend and associate Jack Tamblyn, Sr., who was stricken by a heart attack at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, William (Bill) Fraser, veteran Grass Valley police officer since the police department was instituted in 1933, collapsed and died of a similar heart stroke, barely more than 12 hours later.
Fraser died probably as suddenly as Tamblyn, who was believed to have been dead before he struck the ground after a stroke while plying his trade of horseshoer at the Carl J. Tobiassen ranch in Willow Valley, for his body was found by police department associates on Richardson street 100 feet from the gate to his residence at Richardson and North School streets.
Found by "Associates
On a report to Police Officers William Sproul and Charles Henwood early Sunday morning by two young boys that a "man was lying on the sidewalk" of Richardson street, the local patrolmen found Fraser at 1:45 a.m. An immediate medical examination indicated that he may have died about an hour earlier, placing his death at approximately 13 hours after that of Tamblyn.
Fraser's body was slumped near a public utility service pole, against which he had apparently steadied himself when he felt the attack approaching. Friends declare that it was the custom of Officer Fraser when he felt an imminent heart attack to walk several times around the block in an effort to throw it off. He had been subject to these recurring attacks following a particularly severe pneumonia attack a number of years ago and on several occasions had been forced to take a temporary leave from the police force to undergo nursing and rest at home.
Indicated Premonition
Local businessmen and associates recall that Saturday afternoon he had remarked several times in speaking of his lifelong friend Jack Tamblyn that "he may be next" for he was well aware of the acute condition of his heart. He also remarked that when his time came he would desire to pass away at a moment's notice and his wish was recognized.
"Bill" Fraser as a veteran police officer and earlier mining man enjoyed a wide circle of friends and acquaintances, not only among the people of his age, but also among the young people of the city.
To them he spoke quietly and with consideration.
Lived in Outdoors
A native of pioneer Mooney Flat, where he was born George William Fraser a son of early day settlers and miners, the Nevada county-born man spent his lifetime in the western part of the county and in Grass Valley. He was an outdoors man by inclination and agility, being equally at home on the stock range or panning a gravel channel.
"Bill" Fraser spent much of his time in the outdoors pastimes of hunting an fishing and was a collector of outstanding equipment in rods and creels and also in firearms, possessing several for each type of hunting. He was a dog lover since early childhood and cared for many of these friends of man, particularly of the hunting types.
His outdoors life, knowledge and use of firearms made him a reliable police officer and one that knew no "trigger-happiness" but weighed well the circumstances.
Member of Masons
In fraternal affiliations he was a member of the Smartville lodge of Free And Accepted Masons.
He was the father of Mrs. Marie (Minnie) Fraser Booth, San Francisco; brother of Mrs. Emma Magonigal, Smartville; James Fraser, Mooney Flat and Edward Fraser, Wheatland. He is mourned by a grandson; several nieces and nephews and a number of great great nieces and nephews.
Funeral services have been arrange for 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 28 and will be held at the chapel of the Hooper-Weaver Mortuary, with Rev. Mark Pike in charge at the chapel and Masonic rites at the graveside in the Masonic cemetery.
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The above article appeared in the Grass Valley Union newspaper on Tues., June 27, 1944, page 6. The Union newspapers are archived in the Doris Foley Library for Historical Research, Nevada City, Calif.
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The following article appeared in the Grass Valley Union newspaper on June 7, 1906, page 2. The Union newspapers are archived in the Doris Foley Library for Historical Research, Nevada City, Calif.
MISS MAY DAVEY BRIDE OF WILLIAM FRASER
At noon yesterday Miss May Davey became the bride of William Fraser of this city. The ceremony was performed at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Davey, in Penn Valley, West of town. Rev. H. C. Richardson of the Fernley M. E. church officiating. It was witnessed by a number of relatives and old friends. The bride was attended by her sister, Miss Ellie Davey, whose brother, William, performed the office of groomsman. A tempting wedding breakfast followed.
The bride has resided in Penn Valley since childhood winning her way into the hearts of a host of friends by her charm of manner and gentle, sympathetic ways. Mr. Fraser formerly made his home at Mooney Flat, but for some time has made this city his home, being in the employ of the Banner Lumber Company. He is popular with all who know him. In taking this step the happy couple have the best wishes of many friends. They will make their home here, having secured a cottage on Bank Street.
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POLICE OFFICER WILLIAM FRASER DIES NEAR HOME
Visibly moved by the sudden, unforeseen death of his lifetime friend and associate Jack Tamblyn, Sr., who was stricken by a heart attack at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, William (Bill) Fraser, veteran Grass Valley police officer since the police department was instituted in 1933, collapsed and died of a similar heart stroke, barely more than 12 hours later.
Fraser died probably as suddenly as Tamblyn, who was believed to have been dead before he struck the ground after a stroke while plying his trade of horseshoer at the Carl J. Tobiassen ranch in Willow Valley, for his body was found by police department associates on Richardson street 100 feet from the gate to his residence at Richardson and North School streets.
Found by "Associates
On a report to Police Officers William Sproul and Charles Henwood early Sunday morning by two young boys that a "man was lying on the sidewalk" of Richardson street, the local patrolmen found Fraser at 1:45 a.m. An immediate medical examination indicated that he may have died about an hour earlier, placing his death at approximately 13 hours after that of Tamblyn.
Fraser's body was slumped near a public utility service pole, against which he had apparently steadied himself when he felt the attack approaching. Friends declare that it was the custom of Officer Fraser when he felt an imminent heart attack to walk several times around the block in an effort to throw it off. He had been subject to these recurring attacks following a particularly severe pneumonia attack a number of years ago and on several occasions had been forced to take a temporary leave from the police force to undergo nursing and rest at home.
Indicated Premonition
Local businessmen and associates recall that Saturday afternoon he had remarked several times in speaking of his lifelong friend Jack Tamblyn that "he may be next" for he was well aware of the acute condition of his heart. He also remarked that when his time came he would desire to pass away at a moment's notice and his wish was recognized.
"Bill" Fraser as a veteran police officer and earlier mining man enjoyed a wide circle of friends and acquaintances, not only among the people of his age, but also among the young people of the city.
To them he spoke quietly and with consideration.
Lived in Outdoors
A native of pioneer Mooney Flat, where he was born George William Fraser a son of early day settlers and miners, the Nevada county-born man spent his lifetime in the western part of the county and in Grass Valley. He was an outdoors man by inclination and agility, being equally at home on the stock range or panning a gravel channel.
"Bill" Fraser spent much of his time in the outdoors pastimes of hunting an fishing and was a collector of outstanding equipment in rods and creels and also in firearms, possessing several for each type of hunting. He was a dog lover since early childhood and cared for many of these friends of man, particularly of the hunting types.
His outdoors life, knowledge and use of firearms made him a reliable police officer and one that knew no "trigger-happiness" but weighed well the circumstances.
Member of Masons
In fraternal affiliations he was a member of the Smartville lodge of Free And Accepted Masons.
He was the father of Mrs. Marie (Minnie) Fraser Booth, San Francisco; brother of Mrs. Emma Magonigal, Smartville; James Fraser, Mooney Flat and Edward Fraser, Wheatland. He is mourned by a grandson; several nieces and nephews and a number of great great nieces and nephews.
Funeral services have been arrange for 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 28 and will be held at the chapel of the Hooper-Weaver Mortuary, with Rev. Mark Pike in charge at the chapel and Masonic rites at the graveside in the Masonic cemetery.
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The above article appeared in the Grass Valley Union newspaper on Tues., June 27, 1944, page 6. The Union newspapers are archived in the Doris Foley Library for Historical Research, Nevada City, Calif.
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MISS MAY DAVEY BRIDE OF WILLIAM FRASER
At noon yesterday Miss May Davey became the bride of William Fraser of this city. The ceremony was performed at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Davey, in Penn Valley, West of town. Rev. H. C. Richardson of the Fernley M. E. church officiating. It was witnessed by a number of relatives and old friends. The bride was attended by her sister, Miss Ellie Davey, whose brother, William, performed the office of groomsman. A tempting wedding breakfast followed.
The bride has resided in Penn Valley since childhood winning her way into the hearts of a host of friends by her charm of manner and gentle, sympathetic ways. Mr. Fraser formerly made his home at Mooney Flat, but for some time has made this city his home, being in the employ of the Banner Lumber Company. He is popular with all who know him. In taking this step the happy couple have the best wishes of many friends. They will make their home here, having secured a cottage on Bank Street.
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POLICE OFFICER WILLIAM FRASER DIES NEAR HOME
Visibly moved by the sudden, unforeseen death of his lifetime friend and associate Jack Tamblyn, Sr., who was stricken by a heart attack at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, William (Bill) Fraser, veteran Grass Valley police officer since the police department was instituted in 1933, collapsed and died of a similar heart stroke, barely more than 12 hours later.
Fraser died probably as suddenly as Tamblyn, who was believed to have been dead before he struck the ground after a stroke while plying his trade of horseshoer at the Carl J. Tobiassen ranch in Willow Valley, for his body was found by police department associates on Richardson street 100 feet from the gate to his residence at Richardson and North School streets.
Found by "Associates
On a report to Police Officers William Sproul and Charles Henwood early Sunday morning by two young boys that a "man was lying on the sidewalk" of Richardson street, the local patrolmen found Fraser at 1:45 a.m. An immediate medical examination indicated that he may have died about an hour earlier, placing his death at approximately 13 hours after that of Tamblyn.
Fraser's body was slumped near a public utility service pole, against which he had apparently steadied himself when he felt the attack approaching. Friends declare that it was the custom of Officer Fraser when he felt an imminent heart attack to walk several times around the block in an effort to throw it off. He had been subject to these recurring attacks following a particularly severe pneumonia attack a number of years ago and on several occasions had been forced to take a temporary leave from the police force to undergo nursing and rest at home.
Indicated Premonition
Local businessmen and associates recall that Saturday afternoon he had remarked several times in speaking of his lifelong friend Jack Tamblyn that "he may be next" for he was well aware of the acute condition of his heart. He also remarked that when his time came he would desire to pass away at a moment's notice and his wish was recognized.
"Bill" Fraser as a veteran police officer and earlier mining man enjoyed a wide circle of friends and acquaintances, not only among the people of his age, but also among the young people of the city.
To them he spoke quietly and with consideration.
Lived in Outdoors
A native of pioneer Mooney Flat, where he was born George William Fraser a son of early day settlers and miners, the Nevada county-born man spent his lifetime in the western part of the county and in Grass Valley. He was an outdoors man by inclination and agility, being equally at home on the stock range or panning a gravel channel.
"Bill" Fraser spent much of his time in the outdoors pastimes of hunting an fishing and was a collector of outstanding equipment in rods and creels and also in firearms, possessing several for each type of hunting. He was a dog lover since early childhood and cared for many of these friends of man, particularly of the hunting types.
His outdoors life, knowledge and use of firearms made him a reliable police officer and one that knew no "trigger-happiness" but weighed well the circumstances.
Member of Masons
In fraternal affiliations he was a member of the Smartville lodge of Free And Accepted Masons.
He was the father of Mrs. Marie (Minnie) Fraser Booth, San Francisco; brother of Mrs. Emma Magonigal, Smartville; James Fraser, Mooney Flat and Edward Fraser, Wheatland. He is mourned by a grandson; several nieces and nephews and a number of great great nieces and nephews.
Funeral services have been arrange for 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 28 and will be held at the chapel of the Hooper-Weaver Mortuary, with Rev. Mark Pike in charge at the chapel and Masonic rites at the graveside in the Masonic cemetery.
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The above article appeared in the Grass Valley Union newspaper on Tues., June 27, 1944, page 6. The Union newspapers are archived in the Doris Foley Library for Historical Research, Nevada City, Calif.
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