Christina's parents were:
David Lemuel Henderson, b. 1827 and d. 1902/1903 of consumption in San Bernardino, San Bernardino county, CA. &
Jeannette C. Walkinshaw, b. 1826 in Stirling, Scotland and d. Mar. 17, 1911 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA.
David Lemuel Henderson and Jeannette C. Walkinshaw were married.
David & Jeannette Henderson's children were:
1. Christina Annie Henderson, b. Jul. 13, 1854 in San Bernardino County, CA. and d. Feb. 1, 1927 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA. Christina marr. William Adams Vale.
2. Joseph Benjamin Henderson, b. in abt. 1855 in CA. and d. Aug. 20, 1898 at age 42 in Los Angeles County of phthisis pulmonalis (tuberculosis).
3. Jeannette Caroline Henderson, b. Dec. 1861 in CA. and d. after 1930. She marr. Charles A. Bridge in 1889.
4. James Robert Lemuel Henderson, b. Apr. 4, 1864 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino county, CA. and d. May 8, 1925 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino county, CA.
In the 1860 U. S. census, 5 yr. old 'Cristina' A. F. Henderson, b. in CA., was living in San Bernardino, San Bernardino, CA. with her
30 yr. old (inferred) father, David Henderson, a laborer, b. in Scotland
30 yr. old (inferred) mother, Jennett Henderson, b. in Scotland
4 yr. old (inferred) brother, Joseph Henderson, b. in CA.
1 yr. old (inferred) sister, Jennett C Henderson, b. in CA.
61 yr. old Valentine J Herring, 42 yr. old Charlotte Herring, 13 yr. old Rachel Sharp and 7 yr. old Frederick Water.
In the 1870 U. S. census, 15 yr. old 'Christian' (Christina) Henderson, attending school, b. in CA., was living in San Bernardino, San Bernardino, CA. with her
40 yr. old father, David Henderson, a stone mason, b. in Scotland
38 yr. old mother, 'Jennie' Henderson, b. in Scotland, was keeping house and
14 yr. old brother, Joseph Henderson, attending school, b. in CA.
11 yr. old sister, Caroline Henderson, attending school, b. in CA.
6 yr. old brother, Robert Henderson, b. in VA.
Jeannie and David's parents were all of foreign birth.
On Oct. 16, 1872, C.A. F. Henderson and W. A. Vale were married in San Bernardino county, CA.
On Oct. 16, 1872, C. A. F. (Christina Annie) Henderson and W. A. (William Adams) Vale were married in San Bernardino County, CA., according to the Western States Marriage Index for 1809-2016.
William and Christina Vale's children were:
1. Ada Regina Vale, b. Jul. 25, 1873 in CA. and d. May 9, 1953 in San Bernardino County, Cal. Ada marr. Frank D. Keller.
2. Mabel Grace Vale, b. Aug. 11, 1875 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA. and d. May 19, 1969 in San Diego, San Diego County, CA. Grave marr. Frank L. Cooley in 1897.
3. Hazel G. Vale, b. Jan. 3, 1884 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA. and d. Jan. 17, 1980 in Los Angeles County, CA. Hazel marr. Robert Brazelton.
In the 1880 U. S. census, 25 yr. old Anna Vale, b. in CA., was keeping house and living in San Bernardino, San Bernardino, CA. with her
32 yr. old husband, Wm. A. Vale, a photographer, b. in 'the U. S.'
7 yr. old daughter, Ada Vale, b. in CA.
4 yr. old daughter, Grace Vale, b. in CA.
Anna's parents were both b. in Scotland
In the same 1880 U. S. census, Christina's 53 yr. old father, David Henderson, a stone mason, b. in Scotland and 44 yr. old mother, Jeannette Henderson, keeping house, b. in Scotland, were living in San Bernardino, San Bernardino, CA. with their 21 yr. old daughter, Caroline Henderson, a millinery apprentice, b. in CA. and 17 yr. old unmarried son, Robert Henderson, b. in CA.
David and Jeannette's parents were all b. in Scotland.
In the 1900 U. S. census, 45 yr. old Anna Vale, b. Jul. 1854 in CA., was living at 465 Sixth St. (on the south side) in San Bernardino Ward 2, San Bernardino, CA. with her
52 yr. old husband, Adam(s) W. Vale, a music dealer, b. Jul. 1847 in IN.
16 yr. old daughter, Hazel Vale, attending school, b. Jan. 1884 in CA.
59 yr. old widowed servant and housekeeper, Cecilia Smith. b. Aug. 1840 in PA.
Adam and Anna had been marr. for 28 years.
Anna was the mother of 3 children, all still alive by this census.
Anna's parents were both b. in Scotland
Adams' parents were both b. in OH.
In the same 1900 U. S. census, Christina's 68 yr. old mother, Jeannette C. Henderson, b. Nov. 1831 in Scotland, was married (although not living with her husband, David Lemuel Henderson), who may have been in a TB sanitarium) and was living at 628 Ruth Av. in Los Angeles Ward 7, Los Angeles, CA. with her
33 yr. old son-in-law (and head of household), Charles A Bridge, a plasterer, b. Aug. 1866 in KS.
38 yr. old daughter, Jeannette C Bridge, b. Dec. 1861 in CA.
4 yr. old granddaughter, Marguerite Bridge, b. Dec. 1895 in CA.
36 yr. old unmarried son, Robert, b. in CA.
Robert, his sister and his mother's parents were all b. in Scotland
Robert was unemployed for 6 mths. in 1899.
Jeannette immigrated to the U. S. in 1850.
Jeannette was the mother of 4 children, 3 still alive by this census.
Charles and his wife, Jeannette, had been married for 11 years. She was the mother of 1 child, still alive by this census.
The Evening Transcript (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 3, Col. 3
Mon., Oct. 22, 1900
Item from: City in Brief
Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Vale and Miss Hazel Vale returned last night from their eastern trip. They have been absent two months and visited different places in Ohio, Minnesota, Colorado and Kansas.
San Bernardino Daily Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 4, Col. 3
Sat., Jan. 11, 1902
Item from: Society
Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Vale entertained at whist Thursday evening at their home on Sixth street. The final scores gave Mrs. Herman Kleuter and F. D. Keller first prize, and Robert Brazelton and Mrs. W. A. Vale the consolation “pretties.” During the evening impromptu solos were listened to, while Emil Fauerbach entertained with an amusing sleight of hand performance.
Mrs. Vale was assisted in serving refreshments by Miss Hazel Vale. The players included: Mr. and Mrs. Frank D. keller, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Cooley, Mr. and Mrs. Herman Kleuter Jr., Miss Nellie Boyd, R. W. Brazelton, Oscar Henderson and Emil Fauerbach of Wisconsin.
San Bernardino Daily Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 5, Col. 5
Fri., Aug. 17, 1906
Item from: SOCIAL NOTES
A few days ago Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Vale issued unique invitations on pieces of wood for a Gypsy feast at Fern Cliff camp. The unusual invitations were decorated with a tent and campfire, and suggested the features of the evening’s entertainment.
All bidden were anxious for the fun, and were busy for a day or two, getting up picturesque costumes. Beads and old jewelry were especially in demand and the ladies’ costumes were truly resplendent. A few famous characters took to the woods and masqueraded as gypsies for the evening. M. W. Vale made a very formidable “Carrie Nation;” J. T. Moultrup represented “Happy Hooligan;” F. D. Keller, a very gay and festive “Miss Berdoo,” and W. A. McElvaine, the “Yellow Kid.”
The scheme of decoration was elaborate, and the camp turned into a very picturesque gypsy rendezvous.
A large grapevine arch guarded the camp, decorated with ferns and many Japanese lanterns. There were numerous cosy corners and wigwams, and a fortune telling tent, where Miss Bessie Knapp and Miss Ruby Bledsoe permitted the crossing of their palms with silver. Mrs. W. A. McElvaine acted as queen of the band.
Dancing of the Virginia reel and similar dances was popular with all the company.
At the call for refreshments the company were beckoned across plank bridges to the “island,” where around a jolly camp-fire corn bread, coffee and cake was served with beans dipped piping hot from the pot.
The evening was one of the most successful at which the delightful hospitality of the Vale camp has been enjoyed.
Among the merrymakers last evening were: Mr. and mrs. W. A. Vale, Mr. and Mrs. M. W. Vale, Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Moultrup, Mr. and Mrs. W. A. McElvaine, Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Seccombe, Mr. and Mrs. F. L. Cooley, Mr. and Mrs. F. D. Keller, Mr. and Mrs. James Vale, Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Bledsoe, Mrs. Harmon, Mrs. Knapp, Mrs. Henderson and Mrs. Farling of Los Angeles, Mrs. W. G. Mogeau, Mrs. Rex Goodcell, Miss Lida Colliver, Miss Clara Dunlap, Miss Bessie Knapp, Miss Ruby Bledsoe, Miss Hazel Vale, Miss Marguerite Mogeau, Miss Martin, Misses Thelma and Abbie McElvaine, Miss Josephine Dean, Miss Josephine Mogeau, Dr. J. T. Colliver, Rob Henderson, R. W. Brazelton, Harold Winchester James Cole, I. C. Walker, Norman Cooley, Floyd Vale, Colliver Cooley.
San Bernardino Daily Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 4, Col. 2
Tue., Dec. 25, 1906
Item from: Social
At the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Vale in Sixth street a family Christmas eve dinner was served at 6 o’clock, the guests being Mr. and Mrs. Frank L. Coley and sons, Norman and Colliver, Mr. and Mrs. F. D. Keller, Robert Henderson of Los Angeles, Miss Hazel Vale, Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Vale, R. W. Brazelton.
The Christmas decorations of table and dining room were elaborate, the centerpiece of the table being particularly effective and suggestive of the Yuletide. Santa Claus himself, seated in a sleigh, held bright red ribbons over the backs of four reindeer, prancing on a field of glittering snow. Pepper and holly decorated the chandeliers.
At each place small cut glass candelabrum holding lighted red tapers were used as favors.
After dinner the company adjourned to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Cooley, next door, where a beautiful tree, gaily decorated, and its branches laden with gifts was inspected. Santa Claus, impersonated by Mr. Henderson, distributed the remembrances.
San Bernardino Daily Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 6, Col. 4
Fri., Nov. 29, 1907
Mr. and Mrs. F. L. Cooley entertained with a Thanksgiving dinner yesterday at their home, 449 Sixth street.
Mountain holly was used in decoration, the cheery berries and glossy foliage brightening the table and making an effective trimming for the chandeliers and rooms. After the sumptuous dinner, the company was taken in groups for a ride in Mr. Vale’s fine new Carter car.
In the company at the Cooley home were Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Vale, Mr. and Mrs. Frank D. Keller, and son, Gerald Vale Keller, Mr. and Mrs. Robert W. Brazelton, Mrs. M. F. Henderson of Los Angeles, the host and hostess and sons, Norman and Colliver Cooley.
San Bernardino Daily Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 8, Col. 4
Fri., Dec. 31, 1909
Item from: SOCIAL NOTES
On Wednesday afternoon, Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Vale and the visitors made an automobile trip to Riverside and Rubidoux mountain, and afterwards were entertained at dinner by Mr. and Mrs. F. D. Keller at 168 Fifth street. Mr. and Mrs. M. W. Vale were also of the party.
Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Vale and visitors expect to go to Pasadena in the machine tomorrow for tournament of roses, and will afterwards spends a few days at the Vale cottage at Ocean Park.
In the 1910 U. S. census, 55 yr. old Annie Vale, b. in CA., was living on Sixth St. in San Bernardino Ward 2, San Bernardino, CA. with her
52 yr. old husband, William A. Vale, a retail merchant in the music industry, b. in IN.
19 yr. old servant for a private family, Paz Reyes, b. in CA.
Annie's parents were both b. in Scotland.
William's father was b. in IN. and his mother in OH.
This was a first marriage for William and Annie.
Annie was the mother of three children, all still alive by this census.
The News (Newport, PA.), P. 6, Col. 4
Thu., Aug. 25, 1910
SACRED SONG CHARMS SNAKE
“Nearer, My God to Thee” Used on a Rattler by Three California Women.
San Bernardino, Cal. - Singing “Nearer, My God to Thee,” three women charmed a rattlesnake which had just crawled from beneath a cushion upon which one of them was seated, out on the Vale ranch.
Mrs. F. P. Dunlap, Mrs. HarryAllison and Mrs. W. A. Vale were slayed on a lounge under the trees when Mrs. Dunlap perceived the snake. Instantly she thought of music charming reptiles and she whispered, “Let’s sing.”
She commenced to hum the scared air and the others, not knowing why, took it up. The snake, with head poised, paused and Mrs. Dunlap slowly arose and beckoned the others to follow which they quietly did.
After having gained a safe distance the others discovered what their danger had been. Armed with clubs, the women then killed the snake.
San Bernardino Daily Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 6, Col. 3
Thu., Aug. 3, 1911
Item from: Social Happenings
The Motor Touring Party at Home
Exactly one month from the day they left san Bernardino, Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Vale and Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Barton reached home again from their delightful motor trip to the northern part of the State, having gone as far as San Francisco.
The Vales traveled in their Ford touring car, and the Bartons in their own machine, an E.M. F. - 30. Smooth traveling was the rule, and this good luck added much to the pleasure of the outing, which all agree was ideal.
On Wednesday, four weeks ago, the party passed THE SUN office, timing their departure as they did so at 8:15 a.m. They traveled 1,200 miles on their trip, and carried their own camping outfits, so that they were at all times independent of hotels, and enjoyed the open to the fullest extent.
On the third day out of Los Angeles they were overtaken by Mr. and Mrs. F. G. Stickney, who joined the happy motorists and remained with them until they reached Berkeley. After leaving the party, the Stickneys started for Lake Tahoe.
The trip north was made leisurely with visits wherever the fancy struck them. The missions of their way were visited, and among the towns and cities where they paused along the attractive coast route were Ventura, Santa Paula, Monterey, Pacific Grove, Santa Cruz, and the big tree grove, San Jose, Palo Alto and Stanford university, Paso Robles and San Francisco.
They camped several days in the suburbs of Berkeley, and their camp was on several occasions the scene of jolly reunions with former san Bernardino people, Mr. and Mrs. Friend W. Richardson and Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Dunscomb and Mr. and Mrs. Ben Barton.
At Pismo beach, they witnessed the motorcycle races, attended by thousands of people, and at Carpinteria, near Santa Barbara, were kodaked under the famous grapevine, the largest in the world.
San Bernardino Daily Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 5, Col. 3
Wed., Jul. 14, 1915
Item from: Society
Anniversary of Birthday
The birthday anniversary of Mrs. W. A. Vale was celebrated at the Vale ranch in Waterman canyon last night with a family reunion.
The delightful resort has been the scene of a reunion for several days and last night others of the family motored to the resort for the night.
A feature was a fine birthday dinner and all the good things of the season were served. A birthday cake was provided by Mrs. R. W. Brazelton.
Mrs. Vale was presented with many gifts. The party numbered Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Vale, Mr. and Mrs. F. L. Cooley and son, Norman, Mr.and Mrs. Frank D. Keller and son, Gerald, Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Brazelton and daughter, Madeline and Miss Clara Keller.
San Bernardino Daily Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 6, Col. 4
Wed., Dec. 1, 1915
Northern Guest is Shown Southern California
Mrs. Julia Brower Vale, of Tacoma, who is visiting her San Bernardino relatives, is being shown about by machine in a number of delightful trips over Southern California.
Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Vale and Mrs. Brower returned last night from Ocean Park, where they spent Thanksgiving at the Vale’s cottage. While there they made a motor trip over the San Fernando valley, and returned to San Bernardino by way of Redondo, Long Beach and Santa Ana.
A large party was made up in Mrs. Brower’s honor for a Sunday trip to the Mission Play at San Gabriel. A picnic lunch was taken along and eaten at San Gabriel, and the mission inspected before the play. Those in the party were Mr. and Mrs. Alex Weir, Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Vale, Mrs. Brower, Miss Clara Schrag, Mrs. Margaret Bachman, Mr. and Mrs. G. T. Brooks, Mr. and Mrs. F. L. Cooley and son, Norman, Mr. and Mrs. F. D. Keller and son, Gerald Keller, the Misses Clara Keller, Margaret Waterhouse, and Mabel Wilson.
Mrs. Brower was taken during the week for a three days’ trip to Big Bear valley by Mr. and Mrs. F. L. Cooley.
A trip to San Diego and the Panama-California exposition was also greatly enjoyed, the trip being made by the party in the Vale and Keller machines. The trip was made by the inland route, Escondido and the Poway grade, and the return part was by the coast route. From Oceanside a detour was made to the San Luis Rey mission. Trips were made to Point Loma and Coronado.
Those going to San Diego were Mrs. Brower, Mr. and Mrs. F. D. Keller, Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Vale, Mrs. Bachman, Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Brazelton.
San Bernardino Daily Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 6, Col. 3
Sun., Jul. 16, 1916
Item from: Social Happenings
Barton-Vale Touring Party En Route
Having completed their lengthy stay in the Yosemite valley the quartet of San Bernardino people, Mr. and mrs. W. A. Vale and Mr and Mrs. J. H. Barton traveled on to Lake Tahoe, one of the most beautiful and remarkable lakes in the world, where they enjoyed the many beautiful wonders of scenery. Fishing, however, was not good, the finny famous Lake Tahoe trout being non-disposed to bite - during their stay.
A visit to the Mariposa grove of big trees was made, while in the Yosemite, and the horseback trails taken to many difficult points, as Nevada Falls and Glacier Point.
En route to Tahoe the motor party stopped at Sacramento and called on old San Bernardino friends, J. F. Johnson, W. A. McElvaine and Warren Weaver among others.
From Tahoe they planned to travel by Placerville and along the American river and on down to San Francisco.
San Bernardino Daily Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 8, Col. 2
Sun., Apr. 28, 1918
Item from: Social Happenings
Norman Cooley Host as House Party at Ocean park
A number of young people are enjoying a week-end house party at Ocean Park, as the guests of Norman Cooley. The two beach houses of his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Vale, were thrown open for the young people. Mr. and Mrs. Vale and Mrs. R. W. Brazelton went down on Friday to make ready the summer homes, and Mr. and Mrs. F. L. Cooley accompanied the young people down by motor yesterday afternoon.
The guests attended the dance last night, and today will enjoy all the beach attractions, and will return tonight.
The members of the merry party are
Norman Cooley, (6 young ladies and 5 additional boys).
In the 1920 U. S. census, 65 yr. old Christania (Christina) A. Vale, b. in CA., was living on 6th St. in San Bernardino, San Bernardino, CA. with her
72 yr. old husband, William A Vale, no occupation, b. in IN.
Christina's parents were both b. in Scotland.
William's parents were both b. in OH.
San Bernardino Daily Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 4, Col. 1
Sun., Oct. 22, 1922
Vales Celebrate Golden Wedding Amidst Flowers
The Vale home on Sixth street resembled nothing more last night than an elaborate and beautiful flower show, the like of which is not often seen unless one goes to a real flower show.
The occasion was the fiftieth wedding anniversary of Mr. and mrs. W. A. Vale, who half a century ago here in San Bernardino plighted their troth and promised to love, honor and obey and therewith took up their home on Sixth street where last evening they entertained their numerous friends to the number of 200, at a very delightful informal and pleasant reception.
Flowers of every color and hue adorned the house, gifts coming to the happy couple from all parts of the state. There were large and gorgeous stately chrysanthemums, in their simple beauty, there were dahlias in their rich colorful shades in almost every hue, roses in their delicate beauty in baskets and choice vases and holders, each one a work of the florists’ art.
There were sweet peas, carnations, bright golden glowing blooms in honor of the golden anniversary. The mantles, the corners of the room, on the tables, everywhere were bright and beautiful flowers attesting to the fact that their numerous friends wanted them to be surrounded with the beautiful on this their happy anniversary time.
Dainty traces of maiden hair fern outlined the chandeliers and formed a pretty setting for the bright blossoms that bloomed everywhere.
With their daughters and their husbands, Mr. and Mrs. Frank L. Cooley, Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Brazelton and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Keller, they received their friends throughout the evening hours. Many of their old friends who had not made the effort to get out in some time were there to greet them and wish them Mizpah (May God watch over you) on the journey down the years.
A beautiful and ornate cake, the gift of Mrs. F. Bledsoe, of Los Angeles, was one of the choicest of the numerous confections. It was a mammoth heart shaped creation with a miniature bride and groom upon it and 50 golden candles surrounding its white and beautiful surface.
The ice cream had the numerical 50 in gold upon the white surface and the cakes were numerous and varied, while dainty golden colored nut cups were filled with choice confections in the fresh pastel tones. They were served in individual trays with lace doilies with golden ruffles about them.
The ladies who assisted in serving were mrs. J. W. Smith, Mrs. O. D. Buzzell, Mrs. Will Seccombe, Mrs. Albert Farling of Los Angeles, Miss Florence Gilbert, Mrs. E. E. Clark, Mrs. Arthur Cadock and Miss Fern James of Los Angeles.
Mrs. Vale herself quite alert and active, looking more as if she were celebrating her twenty-fifth wedding anniversary than her fiftieth, wore a taupe satin dress trimmed in lace and tulle.Beside the numerous guests from San Bernardino who have known them fr years there were several out of town guests who called to pay their respects to the happy couple and their family.
David Lemuel Henderson, b. 1827 and d. 1902/1903 of consumption in San Bernardino, San Bernardino county, CA. &
Jeannette C. Walkinshaw, b. 1826 in Stirling, Scotland and d. Mar. 17, 1911 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA.
David Lemuel Henderson and Jeannette C. Walkinshaw were married.
David & Jeannette Henderson's children were:
1. Christina Annie Henderson, b. Jul. 13, 1854 in San Bernardino County, CA. and d. Feb. 1, 1927 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA. Christina marr. William Adams Vale.
2. Joseph Benjamin Henderson, b. in abt. 1855 in CA. and d. Aug. 20, 1898 at age 42 in Los Angeles County of phthisis pulmonalis (tuberculosis).
3. Jeannette Caroline Henderson, b. Dec. 1861 in CA. and d. after 1930. She marr. Charles A. Bridge in 1889.
4. James Robert Lemuel Henderson, b. Apr. 4, 1864 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino county, CA. and d. May 8, 1925 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino county, CA.
In the 1860 U. S. census, 5 yr. old 'Cristina' A. F. Henderson, b. in CA., was living in San Bernardino, San Bernardino, CA. with her
30 yr. old (inferred) father, David Henderson, a laborer, b. in Scotland
30 yr. old (inferred) mother, Jennett Henderson, b. in Scotland
4 yr. old (inferred) brother, Joseph Henderson, b. in CA.
1 yr. old (inferred) sister, Jennett C Henderson, b. in CA.
61 yr. old Valentine J Herring, 42 yr. old Charlotte Herring, 13 yr. old Rachel Sharp and 7 yr. old Frederick Water.
In the 1870 U. S. census, 15 yr. old 'Christian' (Christina) Henderson, attending school, b. in CA., was living in San Bernardino, San Bernardino, CA. with her
40 yr. old father, David Henderson, a stone mason, b. in Scotland
38 yr. old mother, 'Jennie' Henderson, b. in Scotland, was keeping house and
14 yr. old brother, Joseph Henderson, attending school, b. in CA.
11 yr. old sister, Caroline Henderson, attending school, b. in CA.
6 yr. old brother, Robert Henderson, b. in VA.
Jeannie and David's parents were all of foreign birth.
On Oct. 16, 1872, C.A. F. Henderson and W. A. Vale were married in San Bernardino county, CA.
On Oct. 16, 1872, C. A. F. (Christina Annie) Henderson and W. A. (William Adams) Vale were married in San Bernardino County, CA., according to the Western States Marriage Index for 1809-2016.
William and Christina Vale's children were:
1. Ada Regina Vale, b. Jul. 25, 1873 in CA. and d. May 9, 1953 in San Bernardino County, Cal. Ada marr. Frank D. Keller.
2. Mabel Grace Vale, b. Aug. 11, 1875 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA. and d. May 19, 1969 in San Diego, San Diego County, CA. Grave marr. Frank L. Cooley in 1897.
3. Hazel G. Vale, b. Jan. 3, 1884 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA. and d. Jan. 17, 1980 in Los Angeles County, CA. Hazel marr. Robert Brazelton.
In the 1880 U. S. census, 25 yr. old Anna Vale, b. in CA., was keeping house and living in San Bernardino, San Bernardino, CA. with her
32 yr. old husband, Wm. A. Vale, a photographer, b. in 'the U. S.'
7 yr. old daughter, Ada Vale, b. in CA.
4 yr. old daughter, Grace Vale, b. in CA.
Anna's parents were both b. in Scotland
In the same 1880 U. S. census, Christina's 53 yr. old father, David Henderson, a stone mason, b. in Scotland and 44 yr. old mother, Jeannette Henderson, keeping house, b. in Scotland, were living in San Bernardino, San Bernardino, CA. with their 21 yr. old daughter, Caroline Henderson, a millinery apprentice, b. in CA. and 17 yr. old unmarried son, Robert Henderson, b. in CA.
David and Jeannette's parents were all b. in Scotland.
In the 1900 U. S. census, 45 yr. old Anna Vale, b. Jul. 1854 in CA., was living at 465 Sixth St. (on the south side) in San Bernardino Ward 2, San Bernardino, CA. with her
52 yr. old husband, Adam(s) W. Vale, a music dealer, b. Jul. 1847 in IN.
16 yr. old daughter, Hazel Vale, attending school, b. Jan. 1884 in CA.
59 yr. old widowed servant and housekeeper, Cecilia Smith. b. Aug. 1840 in PA.
Adam and Anna had been marr. for 28 years.
Anna was the mother of 3 children, all still alive by this census.
Anna's parents were both b. in Scotland
Adams' parents were both b. in OH.
In the same 1900 U. S. census, Christina's 68 yr. old mother, Jeannette C. Henderson, b. Nov. 1831 in Scotland, was married (although not living with her husband, David Lemuel Henderson), who may have been in a TB sanitarium) and was living at 628 Ruth Av. in Los Angeles Ward 7, Los Angeles, CA. with her
33 yr. old son-in-law (and head of household), Charles A Bridge, a plasterer, b. Aug. 1866 in KS.
38 yr. old daughter, Jeannette C Bridge, b. Dec. 1861 in CA.
4 yr. old granddaughter, Marguerite Bridge, b. Dec. 1895 in CA.
36 yr. old unmarried son, Robert, b. in CA.
Robert, his sister and his mother's parents were all b. in Scotland
Robert was unemployed for 6 mths. in 1899.
Jeannette immigrated to the U. S. in 1850.
Jeannette was the mother of 4 children, 3 still alive by this census.
Charles and his wife, Jeannette, had been married for 11 years. She was the mother of 1 child, still alive by this census.
The Evening Transcript (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 3, Col. 3
Mon., Oct. 22, 1900
Item from: City in Brief
Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Vale and Miss Hazel Vale returned last night from their eastern trip. They have been absent two months and visited different places in Ohio, Minnesota, Colorado and Kansas.
San Bernardino Daily Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 4, Col. 3
Sat., Jan. 11, 1902
Item from: Society
Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Vale entertained at whist Thursday evening at their home on Sixth street. The final scores gave Mrs. Herman Kleuter and F. D. Keller first prize, and Robert Brazelton and Mrs. W. A. Vale the consolation “pretties.” During the evening impromptu solos were listened to, while Emil Fauerbach entertained with an amusing sleight of hand performance.
Mrs. Vale was assisted in serving refreshments by Miss Hazel Vale. The players included: Mr. and Mrs. Frank D. keller, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Cooley, Mr. and Mrs. Herman Kleuter Jr., Miss Nellie Boyd, R. W. Brazelton, Oscar Henderson and Emil Fauerbach of Wisconsin.
San Bernardino Daily Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 5, Col. 5
Fri., Aug. 17, 1906
Item from: SOCIAL NOTES
A few days ago Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Vale issued unique invitations on pieces of wood for a Gypsy feast at Fern Cliff camp. The unusual invitations were decorated with a tent and campfire, and suggested the features of the evening’s entertainment.
All bidden were anxious for the fun, and were busy for a day or two, getting up picturesque costumes. Beads and old jewelry were especially in demand and the ladies’ costumes were truly resplendent. A few famous characters took to the woods and masqueraded as gypsies for the evening. M. W. Vale made a very formidable “Carrie Nation;” J. T. Moultrup represented “Happy Hooligan;” F. D. Keller, a very gay and festive “Miss Berdoo,” and W. A. McElvaine, the “Yellow Kid.”
The scheme of decoration was elaborate, and the camp turned into a very picturesque gypsy rendezvous.
A large grapevine arch guarded the camp, decorated with ferns and many Japanese lanterns. There were numerous cosy corners and wigwams, and a fortune telling tent, where Miss Bessie Knapp and Miss Ruby Bledsoe permitted the crossing of their palms with silver. Mrs. W. A. McElvaine acted as queen of the band.
Dancing of the Virginia reel and similar dances was popular with all the company.
At the call for refreshments the company were beckoned across plank bridges to the “island,” where around a jolly camp-fire corn bread, coffee and cake was served with beans dipped piping hot from the pot.
The evening was one of the most successful at which the delightful hospitality of the Vale camp has been enjoyed.
Among the merrymakers last evening were: Mr. and mrs. W. A. Vale, Mr. and Mrs. M. W. Vale, Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Moultrup, Mr. and Mrs. W. A. McElvaine, Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Seccombe, Mr. and Mrs. F. L. Cooley, Mr. and Mrs. F. D. Keller, Mr. and Mrs. James Vale, Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Bledsoe, Mrs. Harmon, Mrs. Knapp, Mrs. Henderson and Mrs. Farling of Los Angeles, Mrs. W. G. Mogeau, Mrs. Rex Goodcell, Miss Lida Colliver, Miss Clara Dunlap, Miss Bessie Knapp, Miss Ruby Bledsoe, Miss Hazel Vale, Miss Marguerite Mogeau, Miss Martin, Misses Thelma and Abbie McElvaine, Miss Josephine Dean, Miss Josephine Mogeau, Dr. J. T. Colliver, Rob Henderson, R. W. Brazelton, Harold Winchester James Cole, I. C. Walker, Norman Cooley, Floyd Vale, Colliver Cooley.
San Bernardino Daily Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 4, Col. 2
Tue., Dec. 25, 1906
Item from: Social
At the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Vale in Sixth street a family Christmas eve dinner was served at 6 o’clock, the guests being Mr. and Mrs. Frank L. Coley and sons, Norman and Colliver, Mr. and Mrs. F. D. Keller, Robert Henderson of Los Angeles, Miss Hazel Vale, Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Vale, R. W. Brazelton.
The Christmas decorations of table and dining room were elaborate, the centerpiece of the table being particularly effective and suggestive of the Yuletide. Santa Claus himself, seated in a sleigh, held bright red ribbons over the backs of four reindeer, prancing on a field of glittering snow. Pepper and holly decorated the chandeliers.
At each place small cut glass candelabrum holding lighted red tapers were used as favors.
After dinner the company adjourned to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Cooley, next door, where a beautiful tree, gaily decorated, and its branches laden with gifts was inspected. Santa Claus, impersonated by Mr. Henderson, distributed the remembrances.
San Bernardino Daily Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 6, Col. 4
Fri., Nov. 29, 1907
Mr. and Mrs. F. L. Cooley entertained with a Thanksgiving dinner yesterday at their home, 449 Sixth street.
Mountain holly was used in decoration, the cheery berries and glossy foliage brightening the table and making an effective trimming for the chandeliers and rooms. After the sumptuous dinner, the company was taken in groups for a ride in Mr. Vale’s fine new Carter car.
In the company at the Cooley home were Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Vale, Mr. and Mrs. Frank D. Keller, and son, Gerald Vale Keller, Mr. and Mrs. Robert W. Brazelton, Mrs. M. F. Henderson of Los Angeles, the host and hostess and sons, Norman and Colliver Cooley.
San Bernardino Daily Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 8, Col. 4
Fri., Dec. 31, 1909
Item from: SOCIAL NOTES
On Wednesday afternoon, Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Vale and the visitors made an automobile trip to Riverside and Rubidoux mountain, and afterwards were entertained at dinner by Mr. and Mrs. F. D. Keller at 168 Fifth street. Mr. and Mrs. M. W. Vale were also of the party.
Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Vale and visitors expect to go to Pasadena in the machine tomorrow for tournament of roses, and will afterwards spends a few days at the Vale cottage at Ocean Park.
In the 1910 U. S. census, 55 yr. old Annie Vale, b. in CA., was living on Sixth St. in San Bernardino Ward 2, San Bernardino, CA. with her
52 yr. old husband, William A. Vale, a retail merchant in the music industry, b. in IN.
19 yr. old servant for a private family, Paz Reyes, b. in CA.
Annie's parents were both b. in Scotland.
William's father was b. in IN. and his mother in OH.
This was a first marriage for William and Annie.
Annie was the mother of three children, all still alive by this census.
The News (Newport, PA.), P. 6, Col. 4
Thu., Aug. 25, 1910
SACRED SONG CHARMS SNAKE
“Nearer, My God to Thee” Used on a Rattler by Three California Women.
San Bernardino, Cal. - Singing “Nearer, My God to Thee,” three women charmed a rattlesnake which had just crawled from beneath a cushion upon which one of them was seated, out on the Vale ranch.
Mrs. F. P. Dunlap, Mrs. HarryAllison and Mrs. W. A. Vale were slayed on a lounge under the trees when Mrs. Dunlap perceived the snake. Instantly she thought of music charming reptiles and she whispered, “Let’s sing.”
She commenced to hum the scared air and the others, not knowing why, took it up. The snake, with head poised, paused and Mrs. Dunlap slowly arose and beckoned the others to follow which they quietly did.
After having gained a safe distance the others discovered what their danger had been. Armed with clubs, the women then killed the snake.
San Bernardino Daily Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 6, Col. 3
Thu., Aug. 3, 1911
Item from: Social Happenings
The Motor Touring Party at Home
Exactly one month from the day they left san Bernardino, Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Vale and Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Barton reached home again from their delightful motor trip to the northern part of the State, having gone as far as San Francisco.
The Vales traveled in their Ford touring car, and the Bartons in their own machine, an E.M. F. - 30. Smooth traveling was the rule, and this good luck added much to the pleasure of the outing, which all agree was ideal.
On Wednesday, four weeks ago, the party passed THE SUN office, timing their departure as they did so at 8:15 a.m. They traveled 1,200 miles on their trip, and carried their own camping outfits, so that they were at all times independent of hotels, and enjoyed the open to the fullest extent.
On the third day out of Los Angeles they were overtaken by Mr. and Mrs. F. G. Stickney, who joined the happy motorists and remained with them until they reached Berkeley. After leaving the party, the Stickneys started for Lake Tahoe.
The trip north was made leisurely with visits wherever the fancy struck them. The missions of their way were visited, and among the towns and cities where they paused along the attractive coast route were Ventura, Santa Paula, Monterey, Pacific Grove, Santa Cruz, and the big tree grove, San Jose, Palo Alto and Stanford university, Paso Robles and San Francisco.
They camped several days in the suburbs of Berkeley, and their camp was on several occasions the scene of jolly reunions with former san Bernardino people, Mr. and Mrs. Friend W. Richardson and Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Dunscomb and Mr. and Mrs. Ben Barton.
At Pismo beach, they witnessed the motorcycle races, attended by thousands of people, and at Carpinteria, near Santa Barbara, were kodaked under the famous grapevine, the largest in the world.
San Bernardino Daily Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 5, Col. 3
Wed., Jul. 14, 1915
Item from: Society
Anniversary of Birthday
The birthday anniversary of Mrs. W. A. Vale was celebrated at the Vale ranch in Waterman canyon last night with a family reunion.
The delightful resort has been the scene of a reunion for several days and last night others of the family motored to the resort for the night.
A feature was a fine birthday dinner and all the good things of the season were served. A birthday cake was provided by Mrs. R. W. Brazelton.
Mrs. Vale was presented with many gifts. The party numbered Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Vale, Mr. and Mrs. F. L. Cooley and son, Norman, Mr.and Mrs. Frank D. Keller and son, Gerald, Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Brazelton and daughter, Madeline and Miss Clara Keller.
San Bernardino Daily Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 6, Col. 4
Wed., Dec. 1, 1915
Northern Guest is Shown Southern California
Mrs. Julia Brower Vale, of Tacoma, who is visiting her San Bernardino relatives, is being shown about by machine in a number of delightful trips over Southern California.
Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Vale and Mrs. Brower returned last night from Ocean Park, where they spent Thanksgiving at the Vale’s cottage. While there they made a motor trip over the San Fernando valley, and returned to San Bernardino by way of Redondo, Long Beach and Santa Ana.
A large party was made up in Mrs. Brower’s honor for a Sunday trip to the Mission Play at San Gabriel. A picnic lunch was taken along and eaten at San Gabriel, and the mission inspected before the play. Those in the party were Mr. and Mrs. Alex Weir, Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Vale, Mrs. Brower, Miss Clara Schrag, Mrs. Margaret Bachman, Mr. and Mrs. G. T. Brooks, Mr. and Mrs. F. L. Cooley and son, Norman, Mr. and Mrs. F. D. Keller and son, Gerald Keller, the Misses Clara Keller, Margaret Waterhouse, and Mabel Wilson.
Mrs. Brower was taken during the week for a three days’ trip to Big Bear valley by Mr. and Mrs. F. L. Cooley.
A trip to San Diego and the Panama-California exposition was also greatly enjoyed, the trip being made by the party in the Vale and Keller machines. The trip was made by the inland route, Escondido and the Poway grade, and the return part was by the coast route. From Oceanside a detour was made to the San Luis Rey mission. Trips were made to Point Loma and Coronado.
Those going to San Diego were Mrs. Brower, Mr. and Mrs. F. D. Keller, Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Vale, Mrs. Bachman, Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Brazelton.
San Bernardino Daily Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 6, Col. 3
Sun., Jul. 16, 1916
Item from: Social Happenings
Barton-Vale Touring Party En Route
Having completed their lengthy stay in the Yosemite valley the quartet of San Bernardino people, Mr. and mrs. W. A. Vale and Mr and Mrs. J. H. Barton traveled on to Lake Tahoe, one of the most beautiful and remarkable lakes in the world, where they enjoyed the many beautiful wonders of scenery. Fishing, however, was not good, the finny famous Lake Tahoe trout being non-disposed to bite - during their stay.
A visit to the Mariposa grove of big trees was made, while in the Yosemite, and the horseback trails taken to many difficult points, as Nevada Falls and Glacier Point.
En route to Tahoe the motor party stopped at Sacramento and called on old San Bernardino friends, J. F. Johnson, W. A. McElvaine and Warren Weaver among others.
From Tahoe they planned to travel by Placerville and along the American river and on down to San Francisco.
San Bernardino Daily Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 8, Col. 2
Sun., Apr. 28, 1918
Item from: Social Happenings
Norman Cooley Host as House Party at Ocean park
A number of young people are enjoying a week-end house party at Ocean Park, as the guests of Norman Cooley. The two beach houses of his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Vale, were thrown open for the young people. Mr. and Mrs. Vale and Mrs. R. W. Brazelton went down on Friday to make ready the summer homes, and Mr. and Mrs. F. L. Cooley accompanied the young people down by motor yesterday afternoon.
The guests attended the dance last night, and today will enjoy all the beach attractions, and will return tonight.
The members of the merry party are
Norman Cooley, (6 young ladies and 5 additional boys).
In the 1920 U. S. census, 65 yr. old Christania (Christina) A. Vale, b. in CA., was living on 6th St. in San Bernardino, San Bernardino, CA. with her
72 yr. old husband, William A Vale, no occupation, b. in IN.
Christina's parents were both b. in Scotland.
William's parents were both b. in OH.
San Bernardino Daily Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 4, Col. 1
Sun., Oct. 22, 1922
Vales Celebrate Golden Wedding Amidst Flowers
The Vale home on Sixth street resembled nothing more last night than an elaborate and beautiful flower show, the like of which is not often seen unless one goes to a real flower show.
The occasion was the fiftieth wedding anniversary of Mr. and mrs. W. A. Vale, who half a century ago here in San Bernardino plighted their troth and promised to love, honor and obey and therewith took up their home on Sixth street where last evening they entertained their numerous friends to the number of 200, at a very delightful informal and pleasant reception.
Flowers of every color and hue adorned the house, gifts coming to the happy couple from all parts of the state. There were large and gorgeous stately chrysanthemums, in their simple beauty, there were dahlias in their rich colorful shades in almost every hue, roses in their delicate beauty in baskets and choice vases and holders, each one a work of the florists’ art.
There were sweet peas, carnations, bright golden glowing blooms in honor of the golden anniversary. The mantles, the corners of the room, on the tables, everywhere were bright and beautiful flowers attesting to the fact that their numerous friends wanted them to be surrounded with the beautiful on this their happy anniversary time.
Dainty traces of maiden hair fern outlined the chandeliers and formed a pretty setting for the bright blossoms that bloomed everywhere.
With their daughters and their husbands, Mr. and Mrs. Frank L. Cooley, Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Brazelton and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Keller, they received their friends throughout the evening hours. Many of their old friends who had not made the effort to get out in some time were there to greet them and wish them Mizpah (May God watch over you) on the journey down the years.
A beautiful and ornate cake, the gift of Mrs. F. Bledsoe, of Los Angeles, was one of the choicest of the numerous confections. It was a mammoth heart shaped creation with a miniature bride and groom upon it and 50 golden candles surrounding its white and beautiful surface.
The ice cream had the numerical 50 in gold upon the white surface and the cakes were numerous and varied, while dainty golden colored nut cups were filled with choice confections in the fresh pastel tones. They were served in individual trays with lace doilies with golden ruffles about them.
The ladies who assisted in serving were mrs. J. W. Smith, Mrs. O. D. Buzzell, Mrs. Will Seccombe, Mrs. Albert Farling of Los Angeles, Miss Florence Gilbert, Mrs. E. E. Clark, Mrs. Arthur Cadock and Miss Fern James of Los Angeles.
Mrs. Vale herself quite alert and active, looking more as if she were celebrating her twenty-fifth wedding anniversary than her fiftieth, wore a taupe satin dress trimmed in lace and tulle.Beside the numerous guests from San Bernardino who have known them fr years there were several out of town guests who called to pay their respects to the happy couple and their family.
Christina's parents were:
David Lemuel Henderson, b. 1827 and d. 1902/1903 of consumption in San Bernardino, San Bernardino county, CA. &
Jeannette C. Walkinshaw, b. 1826 in Stirling, Scotland and d. Mar. 17, 1911 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA.
David Lemuel Henderson and Jeannette C. Walkinshaw were married.
David & Jeannette Henderson's children were:
1. Christina Annie Henderson, b. Jul. 13, 1854 in San Bernardino County, CA. and d. Feb. 1, 1927 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA. Christina marr. William Adams Vale.
2. Joseph Benjamin Henderson, b. in abt. 1855 in CA. and d. Aug. 20, 1898 at age 42 in Los Angeles County of phthisis pulmonalis (tuberculosis).
3. Jeannette Caroline Henderson, b. Dec. 1861 in CA. and d. after 1930. She marr. Charles A. Bridge in 1889.
4. James Robert Lemuel Henderson, b. Apr. 4, 1864 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino county, CA. and d. May 8, 1925 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino county, CA.
In the 1860 U. S. census, 5 yr. old 'Cristina' A. F. Henderson, b. in CA., was living in San Bernardino, San Bernardino, CA. with her
30 yr. old (inferred) father, David Henderson, a laborer, b. in Scotland
30 yr. old (inferred) mother, Jennett Henderson, b. in Scotland
4 yr. old (inferred) brother, Joseph Henderson, b. in CA.
1 yr. old (inferred) sister, Jennett C Henderson, b. in CA.
61 yr. old Valentine J Herring, 42 yr. old Charlotte Herring, 13 yr. old Rachel Sharp and 7 yr. old Frederick Water.
In the 1870 U. S. census, 15 yr. old 'Christian' (Christina) Henderson, attending school, b. in CA., was living in San Bernardino, San Bernardino, CA. with her
40 yr. old father, David Henderson, a stone mason, b. in Scotland
38 yr. old mother, 'Jennie' Henderson, b. in Scotland, was keeping house and
14 yr. old brother, Joseph Henderson, attending school, b. in CA.
11 yr. old sister, Caroline Henderson, attending school, b. in CA.
6 yr. old brother, Robert Henderson, b. in VA.
Jeannie and David's parents were all of foreign birth.
On Oct. 16, 1872, C.A. F. Henderson and W. A. Vale were married in San Bernardino county, CA.
On Oct. 16, 1872, C. A. F. (Christina Annie) Henderson and W. A. (William Adams) Vale were married in San Bernardino County, CA., according to the Western States Marriage Index for 1809-2016.
William and Christina Vale's children were:
1. Ada Regina Vale, b. Jul. 25, 1873 in CA. and d. May 9, 1953 in San Bernardino County, Cal. Ada marr. Frank D. Keller.
2. Mabel Grace Vale, b. Aug. 11, 1875 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA. and d. May 19, 1969 in San Diego, San Diego County, CA. Grave marr. Frank L. Cooley in 1897.
3. Hazel G. Vale, b. Jan. 3, 1884 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA. and d. Jan. 17, 1980 in Los Angeles County, CA. Hazel marr. Robert Brazelton.
In the 1880 U. S. census, 25 yr. old Anna Vale, b. in CA., was keeping house and living in San Bernardino, San Bernardino, CA. with her
32 yr. old husband, Wm. A. Vale, a photographer, b. in 'the U. S.'
7 yr. old daughter, Ada Vale, b. in CA.
4 yr. old daughter, Grace Vale, b. in CA.
Anna's parents were both b. in Scotland
In the same 1880 U. S. census, Christina's 53 yr. old father, David Henderson, a stone mason, b. in Scotland and 44 yr. old mother, Jeannette Henderson, keeping house, b. in Scotland, were living in San Bernardino, San Bernardino, CA. with their 21 yr. old daughter, Caroline Henderson, a millinery apprentice, b. in CA. and 17 yr. old unmarried son, Robert Henderson, b. in CA.
David and Jeannette's parents were all b. in Scotland.
In the 1900 U. S. census, 45 yr. old Anna Vale, b. Jul. 1854 in CA., was living at 465 Sixth St. (on the south side) in San Bernardino Ward 2, San Bernardino, CA. with her
52 yr. old husband, Adam(s) W. Vale, a music dealer, b. Jul. 1847 in IN.
16 yr. old daughter, Hazel Vale, attending school, b. Jan. 1884 in CA.
59 yr. old widowed servant and housekeeper, Cecilia Smith. b. Aug. 1840 in PA.
Adam and Anna had been marr. for 28 years.
Anna was the mother of 3 children, all still alive by this census.
Anna's parents were both b. in Scotland
Adams' parents were both b. in OH.
In the same 1900 U. S. census, Christina's 68 yr. old mother, Jeannette C. Henderson, b. Nov. 1831 in Scotland, was married (although not living with her husband, David Lemuel Henderson), who may have been in a TB sanitarium) and was living at 628 Ruth Av. in Los Angeles Ward 7, Los Angeles, CA. with her
33 yr. old son-in-law (and head of household), Charles A Bridge, a plasterer, b. Aug. 1866 in KS.
38 yr. old daughter, Jeannette C Bridge, b. Dec. 1861 in CA.
4 yr. old granddaughter, Marguerite Bridge, b. Dec. 1895 in CA.
36 yr. old unmarried son, Robert, b. in CA.
Robert, his sister and his mother's parents were all b. in Scotland
Robert was unemployed for 6 mths. in 1899.
Jeannette immigrated to the U. S. in 1850.
Jeannette was the mother of 4 children, 3 still alive by this census.
Charles and his wife, Jeannette, had been married for 11 years. She was the mother of 1 child, still alive by this census.
The Evening Transcript (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 3, Col. 3
Mon., Oct. 22, 1900
Item from: City in Brief
Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Vale and Miss Hazel Vale returned last night from their eastern trip. They have been absent two months and visited different places in Ohio, Minnesota, Colorado and Kansas.
San Bernardino Daily Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 4, Col. 3
Sat., Jan. 11, 1902
Item from: Society
Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Vale entertained at whist Thursday evening at their home on Sixth street. The final scores gave Mrs. Herman Kleuter and F. D. Keller first prize, and Robert Brazelton and Mrs. W. A. Vale the consolation “pretties.” During the evening impromptu solos were listened to, while Emil Fauerbach entertained with an amusing sleight of hand performance.
Mrs. Vale was assisted in serving refreshments by Miss Hazel Vale. The players included: Mr. and Mrs. Frank D. keller, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Cooley, Mr. and Mrs. Herman Kleuter Jr., Miss Nellie Boyd, R. W. Brazelton, Oscar Henderson and Emil Fauerbach of Wisconsin.
San Bernardino Daily Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 5, Col. 5
Fri., Aug. 17, 1906
Item from: SOCIAL NOTES
A few days ago Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Vale issued unique invitations on pieces of wood for a Gypsy feast at Fern Cliff camp. The unusual invitations were decorated with a tent and campfire, and suggested the features of the evening’s entertainment.
All bidden were anxious for the fun, and were busy for a day or two, getting up picturesque costumes. Beads and old jewelry were especially in demand and the ladies’ costumes were truly resplendent. A few famous characters took to the woods and masqueraded as gypsies for the evening. M. W. Vale made a very formidable “Carrie Nation;” J. T. Moultrup represented “Happy Hooligan;” F. D. Keller, a very gay and festive “Miss Berdoo,” and W. A. McElvaine, the “Yellow Kid.”
The scheme of decoration was elaborate, and the camp turned into a very picturesque gypsy rendezvous.
A large grapevine arch guarded the camp, decorated with ferns and many Japanese lanterns. There were numerous cosy corners and wigwams, and a fortune telling tent, where Miss Bessie Knapp and Miss Ruby Bledsoe permitted the crossing of their palms with silver. Mrs. W. A. McElvaine acted as queen of the band.
Dancing of the Virginia reel and similar dances was popular with all the company.
At the call for refreshments the company were beckoned across plank bridges to the “island,” where around a jolly camp-fire corn bread, coffee and cake was served with beans dipped piping hot from the pot.
The evening was one of the most successful at which the delightful hospitality of the Vale camp has been enjoyed.
Among the merrymakers last evening were: Mr. and mrs. W. A. Vale, Mr. and Mrs. M. W. Vale, Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Moultrup, Mr. and Mrs. W. A. McElvaine, Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Seccombe, Mr. and Mrs. F. L. Cooley, Mr. and Mrs. F. D. Keller, Mr. and Mrs. James Vale, Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Bledsoe, Mrs. Harmon, Mrs. Knapp, Mrs. Henderson and Mrs. Farling of Los Angeles, Mrs. W. G. Mogeau, Mrs. Rex Goodcell, Miss Lida Colliver, Miss Clara Dunlap, Miss Bessie Knapp, Miss Ruby Bledsoe, Miss Hazel Vale, Miss Marguerite Mogeau, Miss Martin, Misses Thelma and Abbie McElvaine, Miss Josephine Dean, Miss Josephine Mogeau, Dr. J. T. Colliver, Rob Henderson, R. W. Brazelton, Harold Winchester James Cole, I. C. Walker, Norman Cooley, Floyd Vale, Colliver Cooley.
San Bernardino Daily Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 4, Col. 2
Tue., Dec. 25, 1906
Item from: Social
At the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Vale in Sixth street a family Christmas eve dinner was served at 6 o’clock, the guests being Mr. and Mrs. Frank L. Coley and sons, Norman and Colliver, Mr. and Mrs. F. D. Keller, Robert Henderson of Los Angeles, Miss Hazel Vale, Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Vale, R. W. Brazelton.
The Christmas decorations of table and dining room were elaborate, the centerpiece of the table being particularly effective and suggestive of the Yuletide. Santa Claus himself, seated in a sleigh, held bright red ribbons over the backs of four reindeer, prancing on a field of glittering snow. Pepper and holly decorated the chandeliers.
At each place small cut glass candelabrum holding lighted red tapers were used as favors.
After dinner the company adjourned to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Cooley, next door, where a beautiful tree, gaily decorated, and its branches laden with gifts was inspected. Santa Claus, impersonated by Mr. Henderson, distributed the remembrances.
San Bernardino Daily Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 6, Col. 4
Fri., Nov. 29, 1907
Mr. and Mrs. F. L. Cooley entertained with a Thanksgiving dinner yesterday at their home, 449 Sixth street.
Mountain holly was used in decoration, the cheery berries and glossy foliage brightening the table and making an effective trimming for the chandeliers and rooms. After the sumptuous dinner, the company was taken in groups for a ride in Mr. Vale’s fine new Carter car.
In the company at the Cooley home were Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Vale, Mr. and Mrs. Frank D. Keller, and son, Gerald Vale Keller, Mr. and Mrs. Robert W. Brazelton, Mrs. M. F. Henderson of Los Angeles, the host and hostess and sons, Norman and Colliver Cooley.
San Bernardino Daily Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 8, Col. 4
Fri., Dec. 31, 1909
Item from: SOCIAL NOTES
On Wednesday afternoon, Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Vale and the visitors made an automobile trip to Riverside and Rubidoux mountain, and afterwards were entertained at dinner by Mr. and Mrs. F. D. Keller at 168 Fifth street. Mr. and Mrs. M. W. Vale were also of the party.
Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Vale and visitors expect to go to Pasadena in the machine tomorrow for tournament of roses, and will afterwards spends a few days at the Vale cottage at Ocean Park.
In the 1910 U. S. census, 55 yr. old Annie Vale, b. in CA., was living on Sixth St. in San Bernardino Ward 2, San Bernardino, CA. with her
52 yr. old husband, William A. Vale, a retail merchant in the music industry, b. in IN.
19 yr. old servant for a private family, Paz Reyes, b. in CA.
Annie's parents were both b. in Scotland.
William's father was b. in IN. and his mother in OH.
This was a first marriage for William and Annie.
Annie was the mother of three children, all still alive by this census.
The News (Newport, PA.), P. 6, Col. 4
Thu., Aug. 25, 1910
SACRED SONG CHARMS SNAKE
“Nearer, My God to Thee” Used on a Rattler by Three California Women.
San Bernardino, Cal. - Singing “Nearer, My God to Thee,” three women charmed a rattlesnake which had just crawled from beneath a cushion upon which one of them was seated, out on the Vale ranch.
Mrs. F. P. Dunlap, Mrs. HarryAllison and Mrs. W. A. Vale were slayed on a lounge under the trees when Mrs. Dunlap perceived the snake. Instantly she thought of music charming reptiles and she whispered, “Let’s sing.”
She commenced to hum the scared air and the others, not knowing why, took it up. The snake, with head poised, paused and Mrs. Dunlap slowly arose and beckoned the others to follow which they quietly did.
After having gained a safe distance the others discovered what their danger had been. Armed with clubs, the women then killed the snake.
San Bernardino Daily Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 6, Col. 3
Thu., Aug. 3, 1911
Item from: Social Happenings
The Motor Touring Party at Home
Exactly one month from the day they left san Bernardino, Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Vale and Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Barton reached home again from their delightful motor trip to the northern part of the State, having gone as far as San Francisco.
The Vales traveled in their Ford touring car, and the Bartons in their own machine, an E.M. F. - 30. Smooth traveling was the rule, and this good luck added much to the pleasure of the outing, which all agree was ideal.
On Wednesday, four weeks ago, the party passed THE SUN office, timing their departure as they did so at 8:15 a.m. They traveled 1,200 miles on their trip, and carried their own camping outfits, so that they were at all times independent of hotels, and enjoyed the open to the fullest extent.
On the third day out of Los Angeles they were overtaken by Mr. and Mrs. F. G. Stickney, who joined the happy motorists and remained with them until they reached Berkeley. After leaving the party, the Stickneys started for Lake Tahoe.
The trip north was made leisurely with visits wherever the fancy struck them. The missions of their way were visited, and among the towns and cities where they paused along the attractive coast route were Ventura, Santa Paula, Monterey, Pacific Grove, Santa Cruz, and the big tree grove, San Jose, Palo Alto and Stanford university, Paso Robles and San Francisco.
They camped several days in the suburbs of Berkeley, and their camp was on several occasions the scene of jolly reunions with former san Bernardino people, Mr. and Mrs. Friend W. Richardson and Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Dunscomb and Mr. and Mrs. Ben Barton.
At Pismo beach, they witnessed the motorcycle races, attended by thousands of people, and at Carpinteria, near Santa Barbara, were kodaked under the famous grapevine, the largest in the world.
San Bernardino Daily Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 5, Col. 3
Wed., Jul. 14, 1915
Item from: Society
Anniversary of Birthday
The birthday anniversary of Mrs. W. A. Vale was celebrated at the Vale ranch in Waterman canyon last night with a family reunion.
The delightful resort has been the scene of a reunion for several days and last night others of the family motored to the resort for the night.
A feature was a fine birthday dinner and all the good things of the season were served. A birthday cake was provided by Mrs. R. W. Brazelton.
Mrs. Vale was presented with many gifts. The party numbered Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Vale, Mr. and Mrs. F. L. Cooley and son, Norman, Mr.and Mrs. Frank D. Keller and son, Gerald, Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Brazelton and daughter, Madeline and Miss Clara Keller.
San Bernardino Daily Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 6, Col. 4
Wed., Dec. 1, 1915
Northern Guest is Shown Southern California
Mrs. Julia Brower Vale, of Tacoma, who is visiting her San Bernardino relatives, is being shown about by machine in a number of delightful trips over Southern California.
Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Vale and Mrs. Brower returned last night from Ocean Park, where they spent Thanksgiving at the Vale’s cottage. While there they made a motor trip over the San Fernando valley, and returned to San Bernardino by way of Redondo, Long Beach and Santa Ana.
A large party was made up in Mrs. Brower’s honor for a Sunday trip to the Mission Play at San Gabriel. A picnic lunch was taken along and eaten at San Gabriel, and the mission inspected before the play. Those in the party were Mr. and Mrs. Alex Weir, Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Vale, Mrs. Brower, Miss Clara Schrag, Mrs. Margaret Bachman, Mr. and Mrs. G. T. Brooks, Mr. and Mrs. F. L. Cooley and son, Norman, Mr. and Mrs. F. D. Keller and son, Gerald Keller, the Misses Clara Keller, Margaret Waterhouse, and Mabel Wilson.
Mrs. Brower was taken during the week for a three days’ trip to Big Bear valley by Mr. and Mrs. F. L. Cooley.
A trip to San Diego and the Panama-California exposition was also greatly enjoyed, the trip being made by the party in the Vale and Keller machines. The trip was made by the inland route, Escondido and the Poway grade, and the return part was by the coast route. From Oceanside a detour was made to the San Luis Rey mission. Trips were made to Point Loma and Coronado.
Those going to San Diego were Mrs. Brower, Mr. and Mrs. F. D. Keller, Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Vale, Mrs. Bachman, Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Brazelton.
San Bernardino Daily Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 6, Col. 3
Sun., Jul. 16, 1916
Item from: Social Happenings
Barton-Vale Touring Party En Route
Having completed their lengthy stay in the Yosemite valley the quartet of San Bernardino people, Mr. and mrs. W. A. Vale and Mr and Mrs. J. H. Barton traveled on to Lake Tahoe, one of the most beautiful and remarkable lakes in the world, where they enjoyed the many beautiful wonders of scenery. Fishing, however, was not good, the finny famous Lake Tahoe trout being non-disposed to bite - during their stay.
A visit to the Mariposa grove of big trees was made, while in the Yosemite, and the horseback trails taken to many difficult points, as Nevada Falls and Glacier Point.
En route to Tahoe the motor party stopped at Sacramento and called on old San Bernardino friends, J. F. Johnson, W. A. McElvaine and Warren Weaver among others.
From Tahoe they planned to travel by Placerville and along the American river and on down to San Francisco.
San Bernardino Daily Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 8, Col. 2
Sun., Apr. 28, 1918
Item from: Social Happenings
Norman Cooley Host as House Party at Ocean park
A number of young people are enjoying a week-end house party at Ocean Park, as the guests of Norman Cooley. The two beach houses of his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Vale, were thrown open for the young people. Mr. and Mrs. Vale and Mrs. R. W. Brazelton went down on Friday to make ready the summer homes, and Mr. and Mrs. F. L. Cooley accompanied the young people down by motor yesterday afternoon.
The guests attended the dance last night, and today will enjoy all the beach attractions, and will return tonight.
The members of the merry party are
Norman Cooley, (6 young ladies and 5 additional boys).
In the 1920 U. S. census, 65 yr. old Christania (Christina) A. Vale, b. in CA., was living on 6th St. in San Bernardino, San Bernardino, CA. with her
72 yr. old husband, William A Vale, no occupation, b. in IN.
Christina's parents were both b. in Scotland.
William's parents were both b. in OH.
San Bernardino Daily Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 4, Col. 1
Sun., Oct. 22, 1922
Vales Celebrate Golden Wedding Amidst Flowers
The Vale home on Sixth street resembled nothing more last night than an elaborate and beautiful flower show, the like of which is not often seen unless one goes to a real flower show.
The occasion was the fiftieth wedding anniversary of Mr. and mrs. W. A. Vale, who half a century ago here in San Bernardino plighted their troth and promised to love, honor and obey and therewith took up their home on Sixth street where last evening they entertained their numerous friends to the number of 200, at a very delightful informal and pleasant reception.
Flowers of every color and hue adorned the house, gifts coming to the happy couple from all parts of the state. There were large and gorgeous stately chrysanthemums, in their simple beauty, there were dahlias in their rich colorful shades in almost every hue, roses in their delicate beauty in baskets and choice vases and holders, each one a work of the florists’ art.
There were sweet peas, carnations, bright golden glowing blooms in honor of the golden anniversary. The mantles, the corners of the room, on the tables, everywhere were bright and beautiful flowers attesting to the fact that their numerous friends wanted them to be surrounded with the beautiful on this their happy anniversary time.
Dainty traces of maiden hair fern outlined the chandeliers and formed a pretty setting for the bright blossoms that bloomed everywhere.
With their daughters and their husbands, Mr. and Mrs. Frank L. Cooley, Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Brazelton and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Keller, they received their friends throughout the evening hours. Many of their old friends who had not made the effort to get out in some time were there to greet them and wish them Mizpah (May God watch over you) on the journey down the years.
A beautiful and ornate cake, the gift of Mrs. F. Bledsoe, of Los Angeles, was one of the choicest of the numerous confections. It was a mammoth heart shaped creation with a miniature bride and groom upon it and 50 golden candles surrounding its white and beautiful surface.
The ice cream had the numerical 50 in gold upon the white surface and the cakes were numerous and varied, while dainty golden colored nut cups were filled with choice confections in the fresh pastel tones. They were served in individual trays with lace doilies with golden ruffles about them.
The ladies who assisted in serving were mrs. J. W. Smith, Mrs. O. D. Buzzell, Mrs. Will Seccombe, Mrs. Albert Farling of Los Angeles, Miss Florence Gilbert, Mrs. E. E. Clark, Mrs. Arthur Cadock and Miss Fern James of Los Angeles.
Mrs. Vale herself quite alert and active, looking more as if she were celebrating her twenty-fifth wedding anniversary than her fiftieth, wore a taupe satin dress trimmed in lace and tulle.Beside the numerous guests from San Bernardino who have known them fr years there were several out of town guests who called to pay their respects to the happy couple and their family.
David Lemuel Henderson, b. 1827 and d. 1902/1903 of consumption in San Bernardino, San Bernardino county, CA. &
Jeannette C. Walkinshaw, b. 1826 in Stirling, Scotland and d. Mar. 17, 1911 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA.
David Lemuel Henderson and Jeannette C. Walkinshaw were married.
David & Jeannette Henderson's children were:
1. Christina Annie Henderson, b. Jul. 13, 1854 in San Bernardino County, CA. and d. Feb. 1, 1927 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA. Christina marr. William Adams Vale.
2. Joseph Benjamin Henderson, b. in abt. 1855 in CA. and d. Aug. 20, 1898 at age 42 in Los Angeles County of phthisis pulmonalis (tuberculosis).
3. Jeannette Caroline Henderson, b. Dec. 1861 in CA. and d. after 1930. She marr. Charles A. Bridge in 1889.
4. James Robert Lemuel Henderson, b. Apr. 4, 1864 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino county, CA. and d. May 8, 1925 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino county, CA.
In the 1860 U. S. census, 5 yr. old 'Cristina' A. F. Henderson, b. in CA., was living in San Bernardino, San Bernardino, CA. with her
30 yr. old (inferred) father, David Henderson, a laborer, b. in Scotland
30 yr. old (inferred) mother, Jennett Henderson, b. in Scotland
4 yr. old (inferred) brother, Joseph Henderson, b. in CA.
1 yr. old (inferred) sister, Jennett C Henderson, b. in CA.
61 yr. old Valentine J Herring, 42 yr. old Charlotte Herring, 13 yr. old Rachel Sharp and 7 yr. old Frederick Water.
In the 1870 U. S. census, 15 yr. old 'Christian' (Christina) Henderson, attending school, b. in CA., was living in San Bernardino, San Bernardino, CA. with her
40 yr. old father, David Henderson, a stone mason, b. in Scotland
38 yr. old mother, 'Jennie' Henderson, b. in Scotland, was keeping house and
14 yr. old brother, Joseph Henderson, attending school, b. in CA.
11 yr. old sister, Caroline Henderson, attending school, b. in CA.
6 yr. old brother, Robert Henderson, b. in VA.
Jeannie and David's parents were all of foreign birth.
On Oct. 16, 1872, C.A. F. Henderson and W. A. Vale were married in San Bernardino county, CA.
On Oct. 16, 1872, C. A. F. (Christina Annie) Henderson and W. A. (William Adams) Vale were married in San Bernardino County, CA., according to the Western States Marriage Index for 1809-2016.
William and Christina Vale's children were:
1. Ada Regina Vale, b. Jul. 25, 1873 in CA. and d. May 9, 1953 in San Bernardino County, Cal. Ada marr. Frank D. Keller.
2. Mabel Grace Vale, b. Aug. 11, 1875 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA. and d. May 19, 1969 in San Diego, San Diego County, CA. Grave marr. Frank L. Cooley in 1897.
3. Hazel G. Vale, b. Jan. 3, 1884 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA. and d. Jan. 17, 1980 in Los Angeles County, CA. Hazel marr. Robert Brazelton.
In the 1880 U. S. census, 25 yr. old Anna Vale, b. in CA., was keeping house and living in San Bernardino, San Bernardino, CA. with her
32 yr. old husband, Wm. A. Vale, a photographer, b. in 'the U. S.'
7 yr. old daughter, Ada Vale, b. in CA.
4 yr. old daughter, Grace Vale, b. in CA.
Anna's parents were both b. in Scotland
In the same 1880 U. S. census, Christina's 53 yr. old father, David Henderson, a stone mason, b. in Scotland and 44 yr. old mother, Jeannette Henderson, keeping house, b. in Scotland, were living in San Bernardino, San Bernardino, CA. with their 21 yr. old daughter, Caroline Henderson, a millinery apprentice, b. in CA. and 17 yr. old unmarried son, Robert Henderson, b. in CA.
David and Jeannette's parents were all b. in Scotland.
In the 1900 U. S. census, 45 yr. old Anna Vale, b. Jul. 1854 in CA., was living at 465 Sixth St. (on the south side) in San Bernardino Ward 2, San Bernardino, CA. with her
52 yr. old husband, Adam(s) W. Vale, a music dealer, b. Jul. 1847 in IN.
16 yr. old daughter, Hazel Vale, attending school, b. Jan. 1884 in CA.
59 yr. old widowed servant and housekeeper, Cecilia Smith. b. Aug. 1840 in PA.
Adam and Anna had been marr. for 28 years.
Anna was the mother of 3 children, all still alive by this census.
Anna's parents were both b. in Scotland
Adams' parents were both b. in OH.
In the same 1900 U. S. census, Christina's 68 yr. old mother, Jeannette C. Henderson, b. Nov. 1831 in Scotland, was married (although not living with her husband, David Lemuel Henderson), who may have been in a TB sanitarium) and was living at 628 Ruth Av. in Los Angeles Ward 7, Los Angeles, CA. with her
33 yr. old son-in-law (and head of household), Charles A Bridge, a plasterer, b. Aug. 1866 in KS.
38 yr. old daughter, Jeannette C Bridge, b. Dec. 1861 in CA.
4 yr. old granddaughter, Marguerite Bridge, b. Dec. 1895 in CA.
36 yr. old unmarried son, Robert, b. in CA.
Robert, his sister and his mother's parents were all b. in Scotland
Robert was unemployed for 6 mths. in 1899.
Jeannette immigrated to the U. S. in 1850.
Jeannette was the mother of 4 children, 3 still alive by this census.
Charles and his wife, Jeannette, had been married for 11 years. She was the mother of 1 child, still alive by this census.
The Evening Transcript (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 3, Col. 3
Mon., Oct. 22, 1900
Item from: City in Brief
Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Vale and Miss Hazel Vale returned last night from their eastern trip. They have been absent two months and visited different places in Ohio, Minnesota, Colorado and Kansas.
San Bernardino Daily Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 4, Col. 3
Sat., Jan. 11, 1902
Item from: Society
Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Vale entertained at whist Thursday evening at their home on Sixth street. The final scores gave Mrs. Herman Kleuter and F. D. Keller first prize, and Robert Brazelton and Mrs. W. A. Vale the consolation “pretties.” During the evening impromptu solos were listened to, while Emil Fauerbach entertained with an amusing sleight of hand performance.
Mrs. Vale was assisted in serving refreshments by Miss Hazel Vale. The players included: Mr. and Mrs. Frank D. keller, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Cooley, Mr. and Mrs. Herman Kleuter Jr., Miss Nellie Boyd, R. W. Brazelton, Oscar Henderson and Emil Fauerbach of Wisconsin.
San Bernardino Daily Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 5, Col. 5
Fri., Aug. 17, 1906
Item from: SOCIAL NOTES
A few days ago Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Vale issued unique invitations on pieces of wood for a Gypsy feast at Fern Cliff camp. The unusual invitations were decorated with a tent and campfire, and suggested the features of the evening’s entertainment.
All bidden were anxious for the fun, and were busy for a day or two, getting up picturesque costumes. Beads and old jewelry were especially in demand and the ladies’ costumes were truly resplendent. A few famous characters took to the woods and masqueraded as gypsies for the evening. M. W. Vale made a very formidable “Carrie Nation;” J. T. Moultrup represented “Happy Hooligan;” F. D. Keller, a very gay and festive “Miss Berdoo,” and W. A. McElvaine, the “Yellow Kid.”
The scheme of decoration was elaborate, and the camp turned into a very picturesque gypsy rendezvous.
A large grapevine arch guarded the camp, decorated with ferns and many Japanese lanterns. There were numerous cosy corners and wigwams, and a fortune telling tent, where Miss Bessie Knapp and Miss Ruby Bledsoe permitted the crossing of their palms with silver. Mrs. W. A. McElvaine acted as queen of the band.
Dancing of the Virginia reel and similar dances was popular with all the company.
At the call for refreshments the company were beckoned across plank bridges to the “island,” where around a jolly camp-fire corn bread, coffee and cake was served with beans dipped piping hot from the pot.
The evening was one of the most successful at which the delightful hospitality of the Vale camp has been enjoyed.
Among the merrymakers last evening were: Mr. and mrs. W. A. Vale, Mr. and Mrs. M. W. Vale, Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Moultrup, Mr. and Mrs. W. A. McElvaine, Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Seccombe, Mr. and Mrs. F. L. Cooley, Mr. and Mrs. F. D. Keller, Mr. and Mrs. James Vale, Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Bledsoe, Mrs. Harmon, Mrs. Knapp, Mrs. Henderson and Mrs. Farling of Los Angeles, Mrs. W. G. Mogeau, Mrs. Rex Goodcell, Miss Lida Colliver, Miss Clara Dunlap, Miss Bessie Knapp, Miss Ruby Bledsoe, Miss Hazel Vale, Miss Marguerite Mogeau, Miss Martin, Misses Thelma and Abbie McElvaine, Miss Josephine Dean, Miss Josephine Mogeau, Dr. J. T. Colliver, Rob Henderson, R. W. Brazelton, Harold Winchester James Cole, I. C. Walker, Norman Cooley, Floyd Vale, Colliver Cooley.
San Bernardino Daily Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 4, Col. 2
Tue., Dec. 25, 1906
Item from: Social
At the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Vale in Sixth street a family Christmas eve dinner was served at 6 o’clock, the guests being Mr. and Mrs. Frank L. Coley and sons, Norman and Colliver, Mr. and Mrs. F. D. Keller, Robert Henderson of Los Angeles, Miss Hazel Vale, Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Vale, R. W. Brazelton.
The Christmas decorations of table and dining room were elaborate, the centerpiece of the table being particularly effective and suggestive of the Yuletide. Santa Claus himself, seated in a sleigh, held bright red ribbons over the backs of four reindeer, prancing on a field of glittering snow. Pepper and holly decorated the chandeliers.
At each place small cut glass candelabrum holding lighted red tapers were used as favors.
After dinner the company adjourned to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Cooley, next door, where a beautiful tree, gaily decorated, and its branches laden with gifts was inspected. Santa Claus, impersonated by Mr. Henderson, distributed the remembrances.
San Bernardino Daily Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 6, Col. 4
Fri., Nov. 29, 1907
Mr. and Mrs. F. L. Cooley entertained with a Thanksgiving dinner yesterday at their home, 449 Sixth street.
Mountain holly was used in decoration, the cheery berries and glossy foliage brightening the table and making an effective trimming for the chandeliers and rooms. After the sumptuous dinner, the company was taken in groups for a ride in Mr. Vale’s fine new Carter car.
In the company at the Cooley home were Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Vale, Mr. and Mrs. Frank D. Keller, and son, Gerald Vale Keller, Mr. and Mrs. Robert W. Brazelton, Mrs. M. F. Henderson of Los Angeles, the host and hostess and sons, Norman and Colliver Cooley.
San Bernardino Daily Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 8, Col. 4
Fri., Dec. 31, 1909
Item from: SOCIAL NOTES
On Wednesday afternoon, Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Vale and the visitors made an automobile trip to Riverside and Rubidoux mountain, and afterwards were entertained at dinner by Mr. and Mrs. F. D. Keller at 168 Fifth street. Mr. and Mrs. M. W. Vale were also of the party.
Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Vale and visitors expect to go to Pasadena in the machine tomorrow for tournament of roses, and will afterwards spends a few days at the Vale cottage at Ocean Park.
In the 1910 U. S. census, 55 yr. old Annie Vale, b. in CA., was living on Sixth St. in San Bernardino Ward 2, San Bernardino, CA. with her
52 yr. old husband, William A. Vale, a retail merchant in the music industry, b. in IN.
19 yr. old servant for a private family, Paz Reyes, b. in CA.
Annie's parents were both b. in Scotland.
William's father was b. in IN. and his mother in OH.
This was a first marriage for William and Annie.
Annie was the mother of three children, all still alive by this census.
The News (Newport, PA.), P. 6, Col. 4
Thu., Aug. 25, 1910
SACRED SONG CHARMS SNAKE
“Nearer, My God to Thee” Used on a Rattler by Three California Women.
San Bernardino, Cal. - Singing “Nearer, My God to Thee,” three women charmed a rattlesnake which had just crawled from beneath a cushion upon which one of them was seated, out on the Vale ranch.
Mrs. F. P. Dunlap, Mrs. HarryAllison and Mrs. W. A. Vale were slayed on a lounge under the trees when Mrs. Dunlap perceived the snake. Instantly she thought of music charming reptiles and she whispered, “Let’s sing.”
She commenced to hum the scared air and the others, not knowing why, took it up. The snake, with head poised, paused and Mrs. Dunlap slowly arose and beckoned the others to follow which they quietly did.
After having gained a safe distance the others discovered what their danger had been. Armed with clubs, the women then killed the snake.
San Bernardino Daily Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 6, Col. 3
Thu., Aug. 3, 1911
Item from: Social Happenings
The Motor Touring Party at Home
Exactly one month from the day they left san Bernardino, Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Vale and Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Barton reached home again from their delightful motor trip to the northern part of the State, having gone as far as San Francisco.
The Vales traveled in their Ford touring car, and the Bartons in their own machine, an E.M. F. - 30. Smooth traveling was the rule, and this good luck added much to the pleasure of the outing, which all agree was ideal.
On Wednesday, four weeks ago, the party passed THE SUN office, timing their departure as they did so at 8:15 a.m. They traveled 1,200 miles on their trip, and carried their own camping outfits, so that they were at all times independent of hotels, and enjoyed the open to the fullest extent.
On the third day out of Los Angeles they were overtaken by Mr. and Mrs. F. G. Stickney, who joined the happy motorists and remained with them until they reached Berkeley. After leaving the party, the Stickneys started for Lake Tahoe.
The trip north was made leisurely with visits wherever the fancy struck them. The missions of their way were visited, and among the towns and cities where they paused along the attractive coast route were Ventura, Santa Paula, Monterey, Pacific Grove, Santa Cruz, and the big tree grove, San Jose, Palo Alto and Stanford university, Paso Robles and San Francisco.
They camped several days in the suburbs of Berkeley, and their camp was on several occasions the scene of jolly reunions with former san Bernardino people, Mr. and Mrs. Friend W. Richardson and Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Dunscomb and Mr. and Mrs. Ben Barton.
At Pismo beach, they witnessed the motorcycle races, attended by thousands of people, and at Carpinteria, near Santa Barbara, were kodaked under the famous grapevine, the largest in the world.
San Bernardino Daily Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 5, Col. 3
Wed., Jul. 14, 1915
Item from: Society
Anniversary of Birthday
The birthday anniversary of Mrs. W. A. Vale was celebrated at the Vale ranch in Waterman canyon last night with a family reunion.
The delightful resort has been the scene of a reunion for several days and last night others of the family motored to the resort for the night.
A feature was a fine birthday dinner and all the good things of the season were served. A birthday cake was provided by Mrs. R. W. Brazelton.
Mrs. Vale was presented with many gifts. The party numbered Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Vale, Mr. and Mrs. F. L. Cooley and son, Norman, Mr.and Mrs. Frank D. Keller and son, Gerald, Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Brazelton and daughter, Madeline and Miss Clara Keller.
San Bernardino Daily Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 6, Col. 4
Wed., Dec. 1, 1915
Northern Guest is Shown Southern California
Mrs. Julia Brower Vale, of Tacoma, who is visiting her San Bernardino relatives, is being shown about by machine in a number of delightful trips over Southern California.
Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Vale and Mrs. Brower returned last night from Ocean Park, where they spent Thanksgiving at the Vale’s cottage. While there they made a motor trip over the San Fernando valley, and returned to San Bernardino by way of Redondo, Long Beach and Santa Ana.
A large party was made up in Mrs. Brower’s honor for a Sunday trip to the Mission Play at San Gabriel. A picnic lunch was taken along and eaten at San Gabriel, and the mission inspected before the play. Those in the party were Mr. and Mrs. Alex Weir, Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Vale, Mrs. Brower, Miss Clara Schrag, Mrs. Margaret Bachman, Mr. and Mrs. G. T. Brooks, Mr. and Mrs. F. L. Cooley and son, Norman, Mr. and Mrs. F. D. Keller and son, Gerald Keller, the Misses Clara Keller, Margaret Waterhouse, and Mabel Wilson.
Mrs. Brower was taken during the week for a three days’ trip to Big Bear valley by Mr. and Mrs. F. L. Cooley.
A trip to San Diego and the Panama-California exposition was also greatly enjoyed, the trip being made by the party in the Vale and Keller machines. The trip was made by the inland route, Escondido and the Poway grade, and the return part was by the coast route. From Oceanside a detour was made to the San Luis Rey mission. Trips were made to Point Loma and Coronado.
Those going to San Diego were Mrs. Brower, Mr. and Mrs. F. D. Keller, Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Vale, Mrs. Bachman, Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Brazelton.
San Bernardino Daily Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 6, Col. 3
Sun., Jul. 16, 1916
Item from: Social Happenings
Barton-Vale Touring Party En Route
Having completed their lengthy stay in the Yosemite valley the quartet of San Bernardino people, Mr. and mrs. W. A. Vale and Mr and Mrs. J. H. Barton traveled on to Lake Tahoe, one of the most beautiful and remarkable lakes in the world, where they enjoyed the many beautiful wonders of scenery. Fishing, however, was not good, the finny famous Lake Tahoe trout being non-disposed to bite - during their stay.
A visit to the Mariposa grove of big trees was made, while in the Yosemite, and the horseback trails taken to many difficult points, as Nevada Falls and Glacier Point.
En route to Tahoe the motor party stopped at Sacramento and called on old San Bernardino friends, J. F. Johnson, W. A. McElvaine and Warren Weaver among others.
From Tahoe they planned to travel by Placerville and along the American river and on down to San Francisco.
San Bernardino Daily Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 8, Col. 2
Sun., Apr. 28, 1918
Item from: Social Happenings
Norman Cooley Host as House Party at Ocean park
A number of young people are enjoying a week-end house party at Ocean Park, as the guests of Norman Cooley. The two beach houses of his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Vale, were thrown open for the young people. Mr. and Mrs. Vale and Mrs. R. W. Brazelton went down on Friday to make ready the summer homes, and Mr. and Mrs. F. L. Cooley accompanied the young people down by motor yesterday afternoon.
The guests attended the dance last night, and today will enjoy all the beach attractions, and will return tonight.
The members of the merry party are
Norman Cooley, (6 young ladies and 5 additional boys).
In the 1920 U. S. census, 65 yr. old Christania (Christina) A. Vale, b. in CA., was living on 6th St. in San Bernardino, San Bernardino, CA. with her
72 yr. old husband, William A Vale, no occupation, b. in IN.
Christina's parents were both b. in Scotland.
William's parents were both b. in OH.
San Bernardino Daily Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 4, Col. 1
Sun., Oct. 22, 1922
Vales Celebrate Golden Wedding Amidst Flowers
The Vale home on Sixth street resembled nothing more last night than an elaborate and beautiful flower show, the like of which is not often seen unless one goes to a real flower show.
The occasion was the fiftieth wedding anniversary of Mr. and mrs. W. A. Vale, who half a century ago here in San Bernardino plighted their troth and promised to love, honor and obey and therewith took up their home on Sixth street where last evening they entertained their numerous friends to the number of 200, at a very delightful informal and pleasant reception.
Flowers of every color and hue adorned the house, gifts coming to the happy couple from all parts of the state. There were large and gorgeous stately chrysanthemums, in their simple beauty, there were dahlias in their rich colorful shades in almost every hue, roses in their delicate beauty in baskets and choice vases and holders, each one a work of the florists’ art.
There were sweet peas, carnations, bright golden glowing blooms in honor of the golden anniversary. The mantles, the corners of the room, on the tables, everywhere were bright and beautiful flowers attesting to the fact that their numerous friends wanted them to be surrounded with the beautiful on this their happy anniversary time.
Dainty traces of maiden hair fern outlined the chandeliers and formed a pretty setting for the bright blossoms that bloomed everywhere.
With their daughters and their husbands, Mr. and Mrs. Frank L. Cooley, Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Brazelton and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Keller, they received their friends throughout the evening hours. Many of their old friends who had not made the effort to get out in some time were there to greet them and wish them Mizpah (May God watch over you) on the journey down the years.
A beautiful and ornate cake, the gift of Mrs. F. Bledsoe, of Los Angeles, was one of the choicest of the numerous confections. It was a mammoth heart shaped creation with a miniature bride and groom upon it and 50 golden candles surrounding its white and beautiful surface.
The ice cream had the numerical 50 in gold upon the white surface and the cakes were numerous and varied, while dainty golden colored nut cups were filled with choice confections in the fresh pastel tones. They were served in individual trays with lace doilies with golden ruffles about them.
The ladies who assisted in serving were mrs. J. W. Smith, Mrs. O. D. Buzzell, Mrs. Will Seccombe, Mrs. Albert Farling of Los Angeles, Miss Florence Gilbert, Mrs. E. E. Clark, Mrs. Arthur Cadock and Miss Fern James of Los Angeles.
Mrs. Vale herself quite alert and active, looking more as if she were celebrating her twenty-fifth wedding anniversary than her fiftieth, wore a taupe satin dress trimmed in lace and tulle.Beside the numerous guests from San Bernardino who have known them fr years there were several out of town guests who called to pay their respects to the happy couple and their family.
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