Chico Daily Record, Wednesday, October 21, 1903, pg 1 col 1: Thos. B. Hutchins Beyond Recall. Submitted to Surgeon’s Knife as Last Recourse But His Life Could Not Be Saved. Passed Away Yesterday Under Circumstances Similar to Those Under Which His Wife Died Two Years Ago – Prominent Orchardist. (Special Correspondence). Gridley, October 20 – A telegram was received by E.E. Biggs of the Rideout Bank of this place this afternoon announcing that Thomas B. Hutchins, the well known orchardist and rancher, had died during the afternoon in the Lane Hospital in San Francisco. Mr. Hutchins underwent an operation yesterday for the removal of the prostate gland and reports of his condition up to last night were encouraging, and the announcement of his death came with a shock to the community, notwithstanding that the operation was a serious one and Mr. Hutchins’ general health had not been good during the past year.
Nearly two years ago Mrs. Hutchins died from the effects of an operation at the Waldeck Sanitarium, and shortly afterward Mr. Hutchins was afflicted with a siege of sickness. His recovery was slow and he suffered at intervals from the trouble, to remove which the operation was performed yesterday. About two weeks ago Mr. Hutchins made up his mind that he would go to the hospital for the operation, and accordingly went to San Francisco. When seen in the hospital last Friday by a friend from Gridley, he appeared bright and pretty strong. At that time it was thought that the operation would not be necessary for another week, but the progress of the disease was more rapid than was anticipated, and it was decided to operate Monday morning. With him at the time of the operation and subsequent death were his son and daughter, Thomas B. Hutchins, Jr. and Miss Bessie Hutchins, and his brother, John S. Hutchins, of Central House.
Thomas B. Hutchins was born in Canada 55 years ago. His parents came to California via the Isthmus of Panama, in the early ‘50’s when the deceased was but a small boy. The elder Hutchins settled in the neighborhood of Central House, buying a large tract of rich land and farming it successfully for many years. He died of a trouble similar to that which today caused the death of his son.
Thomas B. Hutchins and John S. Hutchins engaged in farming and cattle feeding in partnership after the death of the father, and, being shrewd and careful men, were very successful in their business. Later the brothers dissolved partnership and Thomas Hutchins took the ranch known as the “Fredonia,” including 620 acres, as his portion, which John Hutchins retained the old home place at the Central House.
Since that time Thomas Hutchins engaged heavily in the orchard business, setting out nearly four hundred acres of trees of all kinds at onetime, which is now one of the best known and most profitable orchards in the Feather river district. During the past few years Mr. Hutchins re-engaged in the cattle business to some extent, and on the ranch is a fine bunch of cattle. He lately purchased the Reed ranch at the junction of Dry Creek and the Oroville-Chico road, of 2200 acres, taking possession of the property on the 1st of the present month. He also owned what is known as the Westwood farm of 230 acres, south of Central House.
He was a business man of ability, possessed of a fund of energy almost inexhaustible. He was generous to a fault, and among his intimates was the most congenial of companions. He was a 32d degree Mason, being a member respectively of the Oroville Lodge, Chapter, Council and Commandery, and also a member of the Oakland Lodge of Scottish Rite Masons.
He leaves one daughter, Miss Bessie, who has just attained her majority, and one son, Thomas B. Hutchins, Jr., about 19 years of age.
The funeral will occur from the family home in Berkeley on Thursday, and the body will be laid beside that of his wife in Mountain View cemetery in Oakland.
Nearly two years ago Mrs. Hutchins died from the effects of an operation at the Waldeck Sanitarium, and shortly afterward Mr. Hutchins was afflicted with a siege of sickness. His recovery was slow and he suffered at intervals from the trouble, to remove which the operation was performed yesterday. About two weeks ago Mr. Hutchins made up his mind that he would go to the hospital for the operation, and accordingly went to San Francisco. When seen in the hospital last Friday by a friend from Gridley, he appeared bright and pretty strong. At that time it was thought that the operation would not be necessary for another week, but the progress of the disease was more rapid than was anticipated, and it was decided to operate Monday morning. With him at the time of the operation and subsequent death were his son and daughter, Thomas B. Hutchins, Jr. and Miss Bessie Hutchins, and his brother, John S. Hutchins, of Central House.
Thomas B. Hutchins was born in Canada 55 years ago. His parents came to California via the Isthmus of Panama, in the early ‘50’s when the deceased was but a small boy. The elder Hutchins settled in the neighborhood of Central House, buying a large tract of rich land and farming it successfully for many years. He died of a trouble similar to that which today caused the death of his son.
Thomas B. Hutchins and John S. Hutchins engaged in farming and cattle feeding in partnership after the death of the father, and, being shrewd and careful men, were very successful in their business. Later the brothers dissolved partnership and Thomas Hutchins took the ranch known as the “Fredonia,” including 620 acres, as his portion, which John Hutchins retained the old home place at the Central House.
Since that time Thomas Hutchins engaged heavily in the orchard business, setting out nearly four hundred acres of trees of all kinds at onetime, which is now one of the best known and most profitable orchards in the Feather river district. During the past few years Mr. Hutchins re-engaged in the cattle business to some extent, and on the ranch is a fine bunch of cattle. He lately purchased the Reed ranch at the junction of Dry Creek and the Oroville-Chico road, of 2200 acres, taking possession of the property on the 1st of the present month. He also owned what is known as the Westwood farm of 230 acres, south of Central House.
He was a business man of ability, possessed of a fund of energy almost inexhaustible. He was generous to a fault, and among his intimates was the most congenial of companions. He was a 32d degree Mason, being a member respectively of the Oroville Lodge, Chapter, Council and Commandery, and also a member of the Oakland Lodge of Scottish Rite Masons.
He leaves one daughter, Miss Bessie, who has just attained her majority, and one son, Thomas B. Hutchins, Jr., about 19 years of age.
The funeral will occur from the family home in Berkeley on Thursday, and the body will be laid beside that of his wife in Mountain View cemetery in Oakland.
Chico Daily Record, Wednesday, October 21, 1903, pg 1 col 1: Thos. B. Hutchins Beyond Recall. Submitted to Surgeon’s Knife as Last Recourse But His Life Could Not Be Saved. Passed Away Yesterday Under Circumstances Similar to Those Under Which His Wife Died Two Years Ago – Prominent Orchardist. (Special Correspondence). Gridley, October 20 – A telegram was received by E.E. Biggs of the Rideout Bank of this place this afternoon announcing that Thomas B. Hutchins, the well known orchardist and rancher, had died during the afternoon in the Lane Hospital in San Francisco. Mr. Hutchins underwent an operation yesterday for the removal of the prostate gland and reports of his condition up to last night were encouraging, and the announcement of his death came with a shock to the community, notwithstanding that the operation was a serious one and Mr. Hutchins’ general health had not been good during the past year.
Nearly two years ago Mrs. Hutchins died from the effects of an operation at the Waldeck Sanitarium, and shortly afterward Mr. Hutchins was afflicted with a siege of sickness. His recovery was slow and he suffered at intervals from the trouble, to remove which the operation was performed yesterday. About two weeks ago Mr. Hutchins made up his mind that he would go to the hospital for the operation, and accordingly went to San Francisco. When seen in the hospital last Friday by a friend from Gridley, he appeared bright and pretty strong. At that time it was thought that the operation would not be necessary for another week, but the progress of the disease was more rapid than was anticipated, and it was decided to operate Monday morning. With him at the time of the operation and subsequent death were his son and daughter, Thomas B. Hutchins, Jr. and Miss Bessie Hutchins, and his brother, John S. Hutchins, of Central House.
Thomas B. Hutchins was born in Canada 55 years ago. His parents came to California via the Isthmus of Panama, in the early ‘50’s when the deceased was but a small boy. The elder Hutchins settled in the neighborhood of Central House, buying a large tract of rich land and farming it successfully for many years. He died of a trouble similar to that which today caused the death of his son.
Thomas B. Hutchins and John S. Hutchins engaged in farming and cattle feeding in partnership after the death of the father, and, being shrewd and careful men, were very successful in their business. Later the brothers dissolved partnership and Thomas Hutchins took the ranch known as the “Fredonia,” including 620 acres, as his portion, which John Hutchins retained the old home place at the Central House.
Since that time Thomas Hutchins engaged heavily in the orchard business, setting out nearly four hundred acres of trees of all kinds at onetime, which is now one of the best known and most profitable orchards in the Feather river district. During the past few years Mr. Hutchins re-engaged in the cattle business to some extent, and on the ranch is a fine bunch of cattle. He lately purchased the Reed ranch at the junction of Dry Creek and the Oroville-Chico road, of 2200 acres, taking possession of the property on the 1st of the present month. He also owned what is known as the Westwood farm of 230 acres, south of Central House.
He was a business man of ability, possessed of a fund of energy almost inexhaustible. He was generous to a fault, and among his intimates was the most congenial of companions. He was a 32d degree Mason, being a member respectively of the Oroville Lodge, Chapter, Council and Commandery, and also a member of the Oakland Lodge of Scottish Rite Masons.
He leaves one daughter, Miss Bessie, who has just attained her majority, and one son, Thomas B. Hutchins, Jr., about 19 years of age.
The funeral will occur from the family home in Berkeley on Thursday, and the body will be laid beside that of his wife in Mountain View cemetery in Oakland.
Nearly two years ago Mrs. Hutchins died from the effects of an operation at the Waldeck Sanitarium, and shortly afterward Mr. Hutchins was afflicted with a siege of sickness. His recovery was slow and he suffered at intervals from the trouble, to remove which the operation was performed yesterday. About two weeks ago Mr. Hutchins made up his mind that he would go to the hospital for the operation, and accordingly went to San Francisco. When seen in the hospital last Friday by a friend from Gridley, he appeared bright and pretty strong. At that time it was thought that the operation would not be necessary for another week, but the progress of the disease was more rapid than was anticipated, and it was decided to operate Monday morning. With him at the time of the operation and subsequent death were his son and daughter, Thomas B. Hutchins, Jr. and Miss Bessie Hutchins, and his brother, John S. Hutchins, of Central House.
Thomas B. Hutchins was born in Canada 55 years ago. His parents came to California via the Isthmus of Panama, in the early ‘50’s when the deceased was but a small boy. The elder Hutchins settled in the neighborhood of Central House, buying a large tract of rich land and farming it successfully for many years. He died of a trouble similar to that which today caused the death of his son.
Thomas B. Hutchins and John S. Hutchins engaged in farming and cattle feeding in partnership after the death of the father, and, being shrewd and careful men, were very successful in their business. Later the brothers dissolved partnership and Thomas Hutchins took the ranch known as the “Fredonia,” including 620 acres, as his portion, which John Hutchins retained the old home place at the Central House.
Since that time Thomas Hutchins engaged heavily in the orchard business, setting out nearly four hundred acres of trees of all kinds at onetime, which is now one of the best known and most profitable orchards in the Feather river district. During the past few years Mr. Hutchins re-engaged in the cattle business to some extent, and on the ranch is a fine bunch of cattle. He lately purchased the Reed ranch at the junction of Dry Creek and the Oroville-Chico road, of 2200 acres, taking possession of the property on the 1st of the present month. He also owned what is known as the Westwood farm of 230 acres, south of Central House.
He was a business man of ability, possessed of a fund of energy almost inexhaustible. He was generous to a fault, and among his intimates was the most congenial of companions. He was a 32d degree Mason, being a member respectively of the Oroville Lodge, Chapter, Council and Commandery, and also a member of the Oakland Lodge of Scottish Rite Masons.
He leaves one daughter, Miss Bessie, who has just attained her majority, and one son, Thomas B. Hutchins, Jr., about 19 years of age.
The funeral will occur from the family home in Berkeley on Thursday, and the body will be laid beside that of his wife in Mountain View cemetery in Oakland.
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