Joseph's parents were:
Joseph W Catick Sr., b. unknown and d. Feb. 18, 1872 in Los Angeles county, CA. &
Kate T. (Whaley) Catick-Davis, b. Jul. 8, 1848 in Washington D. C. and d. Oct. 12, 1928 in Los Angeles county, CA.
On Feb. 21, 1865, Kate T. Whaley and Jos. W. Catick (Sr.) were married in San Bernardino county, CA., according to CA. County Marriage Records for 1849-1980.
In the 1870 U. S. census, 2 yr. old Joseph Catrick, b. in CA., was living in San Bernardino, San Bernardino county, CA. with his
32 yr. old (inferred) father, Joseph Catrick, a City Marshall, b. in NY.
23 yr. old (inferred) mother, Kate Catrick, keeping house, b. in the District of Columbia.
1 mth. old (inferred) brother, Wesley Catrick, b. in CA.
Joseph Sr.'s personal estate was valued at $3,000.
In the 1900 U. S. census, 32 yr. old (head of household) Joseph W Catick, an Undertaker, b. Jan 1868 in CA., was unmarried and living in a rented house at 544 Third St., north side between E & F streets, in San Bernardino Ward 2, San Bernardino county, CA. with his
23 yr. old business partner, Frank Slyke, an Undertaker, b. Jun. 1876 in CA.
Joseph's father was b. in OH. and his mother in Washington D.C.
Frank's parents were both b. in NY.
In the 1910 U. S. census, 42 yr. old Joseph W Cattick (Catick), b. in CA., was unmarried and living off his own income on E St. in San Bernardino Ward 2, San Bernardino, CA. with his
61 yr. old widowed mother (head of household), Kate T. Davis, b. in Washington D. C.
57 yr. old widowed maternal aunt, Eunice Chenhall, b. in Washington D. C.
Joseph's father was b. in OH.
Kate was the mother of 5 children, only 4 still alive by this census.
Eunice was the mother of 1 child, no longer still alive by this census.
Kate & Eunice's father was b. in NY. and their mother in PA.
The Pomona-Progress (Pomona, CA.), P. 10, Col. 3
Wed., Jun. 8, 1910
Item from: Marriage Licenses Issued
Joseph W. Catick, 42, San Berdoo
Nora A. Murphy, 31, Los Angeles
On Jun. 9, 1910 according to Los Angeles, CA. Marriage Records for 1910-1911.
Los Angeles Times (Los Angeles, CA.), P. 14, Col. 3
Thu., Jun. 9, 1910
SAN BERNARDINO MAN'S WEDDING BIG SURPRISE
SAN BERNARDINO, June 8 - The friends of J. W. Catick, a prominent business man of this city, were astonished today to learn that he had slipped away to Los Angeles and was last night married to Miss Nora Murphy, formerly of San Bernardino and well-known. The bride is the daughter of Mr. And Mrs. William Murphy. The marriage was performed at the Cathedral St. Vibiana, Los Angeles.
San Bernardino Daily Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 11, last column
Tue., Nov. 14, 1939
LEADER IN CITY POLITICAL LIFE STRICKEN AT 71
City's Executive During World War Was Constant Champion Of Low Water Rates
Joseph Warren Catch, former mayor of San Bernardino and a pioneer resident of the city, died last night at St. Bernardine's hospital 45 minutes after he suffered a stroke at his homer, 1058 E street. He was 71 years old.
The widely-known civic leader was stricken at 9 p.m. and was removed to the hospital at 9:30 p.m. He died 15 minutes later. The stroke was induced by high blood pressure, from which he had been suffering for some time.
For 35 years Mr. Catick was a leader in political affairs of the city. In addition to his own service as mayor and member of the water commission, he was active in various political movements.
FRIEND OF ROLPH
Mr. Catick championed the cause of low water rates. He was a friend of and supporter of the late Gov. James Rolph Jr. Until recent years there were few political campaigns in which Mr. Catick did not participate. He was a life-long Democrat.
Mr. Catick was born on Jan. 19, 1868, in Los Angeles. He came to San Bernardino with his parents, Joseph and Kate T. Catch, when he was two years old.
In the early days his father carried gold bullion for the Government between San Bernardino and Salt Lake City.
WORLD WAR MAYOR
Mr. Catick established the undertaking firm of Barton & Catch, which he operated for many years on Third street, between E and F streets. The establishment was last located in the Catch building on Third street, just west of the Pacific Electric station.
In 1910 Mr. Catick married Nora A. Murphy, who survives him.
Mr. Catick was San Bernardino's World war mayor, from 1917 to 1919. It was his second term. He was first elected mayor in 1913, concluding that term in 1915.
ON CHARTER BOARD
Mr. Catick was one of the three surviving members of the board of freeholders which drafted the charter of the city of San Bernardino on Oct. 27, 1904. Mr. Catick was secretary of the board and the late A. G. Kendall was president.
He was a member of the board of directors of the American National bank when the bank was organized in 1916, and was a former director and organizer of the Guaranty Building & Loan association.
Mr. Catick served two terms on the city water commission. His last appointment to the water board was by Mayor Ormond W. Seccombe in 1933. Since the expiration of that term he had been out of public life.
Surviving in addition to his widow are a daughter, Mrs. Patricia Buxton of San Bernardino;
two sisters, Mrs. C. C. Wall and Mrs. Clinton A. Lothrop, both of Los Angeles
and two grandchildren, Willia Catch Burton and Pamela Louise Buxton, both of San Bernardino.
DEATH UNEXPECTED
Soon after the organization of Arrowhead parlor, Native Sons of the Golden West, Mr. Catick became a member. He was one of the oldest members of that organization at the time of his death.
Mr. Catick's death was unexpected. Accompanied by Mrs. Catick, he motored to Big Bear valley Sunday and had visited with friends yesterday.
Funeral arrangements are in charge of the Mark B. Shaw Co.
San Bernardino Daily Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 13, Col. 5-6 and P. 16, Col. 5
Thu., Nov. 16, 1939
Simple Rites Mark Funeral for Catick
Joseph Warren Catick, former mayor of San Bernardino and a pioneer figure in the city's political life, was paid his final tribute by a host of sorrowing friends yesterday at funeral services that reflected the simplicity of his life.
The services, held in the Mark Bl Shaw Memorial chapel, included a brief talk by Attorney George W. Hellyer, in according with Mr. Catick's wishes.
"On Monday, although Mr. Catick was apparently enjoying good health, and was about as usual, he seemed to have a premonition of impending death," said Mr. Hellyer. "He then restated plans for his funeral, which in brief, were that he desired the simplest ceremony, and that I speak, and he wanted no eulogy."
Mr. Catick suffered a stroke induced by high blood pressure Monday night and died a few minutes after he was taken to St. Bernardine's hospital.
Mr. Hellyer referred to the prominent civic leader's traits and read a memorandum of personal recollections by W. P. Rowe, a close friend of Mr. Catick's.
"I have been associated with Mr. Catick for about 10 years on the board of directors of one of the banks and have met with him weekly. Mr. Catick never merged his individuality with others and always thought things out for himself and acted accordingly," said Mr. Hellyer.
"Mr. Catick was downright honest in his business, political and social life. There was no sham. He said what he believed and acted accordingly. His mode of living was simple. He cared not for society or conventions. He was fond of out-of-doors, spending considerable time in the mountains and on the desert. Many of you recall he was rather affectionately referred to as 'The Washtub Mayor.'
"Invariably cheerful, he had an interesting personality, was a good story teller and was naturally and inherently friendly. Mr. Catick was a most devoted husband and father."
Mr. Rowe's recollections of San Bernardino's World war mayor were brief.
"Mr. Catick's whole life was a preparation of something to come. He had the happy faculty of making friends with everybody on short notice. If he did not like the people he met, he went no further.
"Among those who entered into his various political fights - and they were all entered into with the spirit of joy of political battle - we loved him for the enemies he made. To us, he was the original 'Happy Warrior.'
"I never knew Joe and the late R. C. Harbison to agree on a single issue, yet they remained friends until Mr. Harbison's death."
The funeral was held at 2 p.m. Beautiful floral pieces sent by scores of friends banked the walls of the chapel. Cremation followed at Mountain View cemetery and services of interment were private.
Joseph W Catick Sr., b. unknown and d. Feb. 18, 1872 in Los Angeles county, CA. &
Kate T. (Whaley) Catick-Davis, b. Jul. 8, 1848 in Washington D. C. and d. Oct. 12, 1928 in Los Angeles county, CA.
On Feb. 21, 1865, Kate T. Whaley and Jos. W. Catick (Sr.) were married in San Bernardino county, CA., according to CA. County Marriage Records for 1849-1980.
In the 1870 U. S. census, 2 yr. old Joseph Catrick, b. in CA., was living in San Bernardino, San Bernardino county, CA. with his
32 yr. old (inferred) father, Joseph Catrick, a City Marshall, b. in NY.
23 yr. old (inferred) mother, Kate Catrick, keeping house, b. in the District of Columbia.
1 mth. old (inferred) brother, Wesley Catrick, b. in CA.
Joseph Sr.'s personal estate was valued at $3,000.
In the 1900 U. S. census, 32 yr. old (head of household) Joseph W Catick, an Undertaker, b. Jan 1868 in CA., was unmarried and living in a rented house at 544 Third St., north side between E & F streets, in San Bernardino Ward 2, San Bernardino county, CA. with his
23 yr. old business partner, Frank Slyke, an Undertaker, b. Jun. 1876 in CA.
Joseph's father was b. in OH. and his mother in Washington D.C.
Frank's parents were both b. in NY.
In the 1910 U. S. census, 42 yr. old Joseph W Cattick (Catick), b. in CA., was unmarried and living off his own income on E St. in San Bernardino Ward 2, San Bernardino, CA. with his
61 yr. old widowed mother (head of household), Kate T. Davis, b. in Washington D. C.
57 yr. old widowed maternal aunt, Eunice Chenhall, b. in Washington D. C.
Joseph's father was b. in OH.
Kate was the mother of 5 children, only 4 still alive by this census.
Eunice was the mother of 1 child, no longer still alive by this census.
Kate & Eunice's father was b. in NY. and their mother in PA.
The Pomona-Progress (Pomona, CA.), P. 10, Col. 3
Wed., Jun. 8, 1910
Item from: Marriage Licenses Issued
Joseph W. Catick, 42, San Berdoo
Nora A. Murphy, 31, Los Angeles
On Jun. 9, 1910 according to Los Angeles, CA. Marriage Records for 1910-1911.
Los Angeles Times (Los Angeles, CA.), P. 14, Col. 3
Thu., Jun. 9, 1910
SAN BERNARDINO MAN'S WEDDING BIG SURPRISE
SAN BERNARDINO, June 8 - The friends of J. W. Catick, a prominent business man of this city, were astonished today to learn that he had slipped away to Los Angeles and was last night married to Miss Nora Murphy, formerly of San Bernardino and well-known. The bride is the daughter of Mr. And Mrs. William Murphy. The marriage was performed at the Cathedral St. Vibiana, Los Angeles.
San Bernardino Daily Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 11, last column
Tue., Nov. 14, 1939
LEADER IN CITY POLITICAL LIFE STRICKEN AT 71
City's Executive During World War Was Constant Champion Of Low Water Rates
Joseph Warren Catch, former mayor of San Bernardino and a pioneer resident of the city, died last night at St. Bernardine's hospital 45 minutes after he suffered a stroke at his homer, 1058 E street. He was 71 years old.
The widely-known civic leader was stricken at 9 p.m. and was removed to the hospital at 9:30 p.m. He died 15 minutes later. The stroke was induced by high blood pressure, from which he had been suffering for some time.
For 35 years Mr. Catick was a leader in political affairs of the city. In addition to his own service as mayor and member of the water commission, he was active in various political movements.
FRIEND OF ROLPH
Mr. Catick championed the cause of low water rates. He was a friend of and supporter of the late Gov. James Rolph Jr. Until recent years there were few political campaigns in which Mr. Catick did not participate. He was a life-long Democrat.
Mr. Catick was born on Jan. 19, 1868, in Los Angeles. He came to San Bernardino with his parents, Joseph and Kate T. Catch, when he was two years old.
In the early days his father carried gold bullion for the Government between San Bernardino and Salt Lake City.
WORLD WAR MAYOR
Mr. Catick established the undertaking firm of Barton & Catch, which he operated for many years on Third street, between E and F streets. The establishment was last located in the Catch building on Third street, just west of the Pacific Electric station.
In 1910 Mr. Catick married Nora A. Murphy, who survives him.
Mr. Catick was San Bernardino's World war mayor, from 1917 to 1919. It was his second term. He was first elected mayor in 1913, concluding that term in 1915.
ON CHARTER BOARD
Mr. Catick was one of the three surviving members of the board of freeholders which drafted the charter of the city of San Bernardino on Oct. 27, 1904. Mr. Catick was secretary of the board and the late A. G. Kendall was president.
He was a member of the board of directors of the American National bank when the bank was organized in 1916, and was a former director and organizer of the Guaranty Building & Loan association.
Mr. Catick served two terms on the city water commission. His last appointment to the water board was by Mayor Ormond W. Seccombe in 1933. Since the expiration of that term he had been out of public life.
Surviving in addition to his widow are a daughter, Mrs. Patricia Buxton of San Bernardino;
two sisters, Mrs. C. C. Wall and Mrs. Clinton A. Lothrop, both of Los Angeles
and two grandchildren, Willia Catch Burton and Pamela Louise Buxton, both of San Bernardino.
DEATH UNEXPECTED
Soon after the organization of Arrowhead parlor, Native Sons of the Golden West, Mr. Catick became a member. He was one of the oldest members of that organization at the time of his death.
Mr. Catick's death was unexpected. Accompanied by Mrs. Catick, he motored to Big Bear valley Sunday and had visited with friends yesterday.
Funeral arrangements are in charge of the Mark B. Shaw Co.
San Bernardino Daily Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 13, Col. 5-6 and P. 16, Col. 5
Thu., Nov. 16, 1939
Simple Rites Mark Funeral for Catick
Joseph Warren Catick, former mayor of San Bernardino and a pioneer figure in the city's political life, was paid his final tribute by a host of sorrowing friends yesterday at funeral services that reflected the simplicity of his life.
The services, held in the Mark Bl Shaw Memorial chapel, included a brief talk by Attorney George W. Hellyer, in according with Mr. Catick's wishes.
"On Monday, although Mr. Catick was apparently enjoying good health, and was about as usual, he seemed to have a premonition of impending death," said Mr. Hellyer. "He then restated plans for his funeral, which in brief, were that he desired the simplest ceremony, and that I speak, and he wanted no eulogy."
Mr. Catick suffered a stroke induced by high blood pressure Monday night and died a few minutes after he was taken to St. Bernardine's hospital.
Mr. Hellyer referred to the prominent civic leader's traits and read a memorandum of personal recollections by W. P. Rowe, a close friend of Mr. Catick's.
"I have been associated with Mr. Catick for about 10 years on the board of directors of one of the banks and have met with him weekly. Mr. Catick never merged his individuality with others and always thought things out for himself and acted accordingly," said Mr. Hellyer.
"Mr. Catick was downright honest in his business, political and social life. There was no sham. He said what he believed and acted accordingly. His mode of living was simple. He cared not for society or conventions. He was fond of out-of-doors, spending considerable time in the mountains and on the desert. Many of you recall he was rather affectionately referred to as 'The Washtub Mayor.'
"Invariably cheerful, he had an interesting personality, was a good story teller and was naturally and inherently friendly. Mr. Catick was a most devoted husband and father."
Mr. Rowe's recollections of San Bernardino's World war mayor were brief.
"Mr. Catick's whole life was a preparation of something to come. He had the happy faculty of making friends with everybody on short notice. If he did not like the people he met, he went no further.
"Among those who entered into his various political fights - and they were all entered into with the spirit of joy of political battle - we loved him for the enemies he made. To us, he was the original 'Happy Warrior.'
"I never knew Joe and the late R. C. Harbison to agree on a single issue, yet they remained friends until Mr. Harbison's death."
The funeral was held at 2 p.m. Beautiful floral pieces sent by scores of friends banked the walls of the chapel. Cremation followed at Mountain View cemetery and services of interment were private.
Joseph's parents were:
Joseph W Catick Sr., b. unknown and d. Feb. 18, 1872 in Los Angeles county, CA. &
Kate T. (Whaley) Catick-Davis, b. Jul. 8, 1848 in Washington D. C. and d. Oct. 12, 1928 in Los Angeles county, CA.
On Feb. 21, 1865, Kate T. Whaley and Jos. W. Catick (Sr.) were married in San Bernardino county, CA., according to CA. County Marriage Records for 1849-1980.
In the 1870 U. S. census, 2 yr. old Joseph Catrick, b. in CA., was living in San Bernardino, San Bernardino county, CA. with his
32 yr. old (inferred) father, Joseph Catrick, a City Marshall, b. in NY.
23 yr. old (inferred) mother, Kate Catrick, keeping house, b. in the District of Columbia.
1 mth. old (inferred) brother, Wesley Catrick, b. in CA.
Joseph Sr.'s personal estate was valued at $3,000.
In the 1900 U. S. census, 32 yr. old (head of household) Joseph W Catick, an Undertaker, b. Jan 1868 in CA., was unmarried and living in a rented house at 544 Third St., north side between E & F streets, in San Bernardino Ward 2, San Bernardino county, CA. with his
23 yr. old business partner, Frank Slyke, an Undertaker, b. Jun. 1876 in CA.
Joseph's father was b. in OH. and his mother in Washington D.C.
Frank's parents were both b. in NY.
In the 1910 U. S. census, 42 yr. old Joseph W Cattick (Catick), b. in CA., was unmarried and living off his own income on E St. in San Bernardino Ward 2, San Bernardino, CA. with his
61 yr. old widowed mother (head of household), Kate T. Davis, b. in Washington D. C.
57 yr. old widowed maternal aunt, Eunice Chenhall, b. in Washington D. C.
Joseph's father was b. in OH.
Kate was the mother of 5 children, only 4 still alive by this census.
Eunice was the mother of 1 child, no longer still alive by this census.
Kate & Eunice's father was b. in NY. and their mother in PA.
The Pomona-Progress (Pomona, CA.), P. 10, Col. 3
Wed., Jun. 8, 1910
Item from: Marriage Licenses Issued
Joseph W. Catick, 42, San Berdoo
Nora A. Murphy, 31, Los Angeles
On Jun. 9, 1910 according to Los Angeles, CA. Marriage Records for 1910-1911.
Los Angeles Times (Los Angeles, CA.), P. 14, Col. 3
Thu., Jun. 9, 1910
SAN BERNARDINO MAN'S WEDDING BIG SURPRISE
SAN BERNARDINO, June 8 - The friends of J. W. Catick, a prominent business man of this city, were astonished today to learn that he had slipped away to Los Angeles and was last night married to Miss Nora Murphy, formerly of San Bernardino and well-known. The bride is the daughter of Mr. And Mrs. William Murphy. The marriage was performed at the Cathedral St. Vibiana, Los Angeles.
San Bernardino Daily Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 11, last column
Tue., Nov. 14, 1939
LEADER IN CITY POLITICAL LIFE STRICKEN AT 71
City's Executive During World War Was Constant Champion Of Low Water Rates
Joseph Warren Catch, former mayor of San Bernardino and a pioneer resident of the city, died last night at St. Bernardine's hospital 45 minutes after he suffered a stroke at his homer, 1058 E street. He was 71 years old.
The widely-known civic leader was stricken at 9 p.m. and was removed to the hospital at 9:30 p.m. He died 15 minutes later. The stroke was induced by high blood pressure, from which he had been suffering for some time.
For 35 years Mr. Catick was a leader in political affairs of the city. In addition to his own service as mayor and member of the water commission, he was active in various political movements.
FRIEND OF ROLPH
Mr. Catick championed the cause of low water rates. He was a friend of and supporter of the late Gov. James Rolph Jr. Until recent years there were few political campaigns in which Mr. Catick did not participate. He was a life-long Democrat.
Mr. Catick was born on Jan. 19, 1868, in Los Angeles. He came to San Bernardino with his parents, Joseph and Kate T. Catch, when he was two years old.
In the early days his father carried gold bullion for the Government between San Bernardino and Salt Lake City.
WORLD WAR MAYOR
Mr. Catick established the undertaking firm of Barton & Catch, which he operated for many years on Third street, between E and F streets. The establishment was last located in the Catch building on Third street, just west of the Pacific Electric station.
In 1910 Mr. Catick married Nora A. Murphy, who survives him.
Mr. Catick was San Bernardino's World war mayor, from 1917 to 1919. It was his second term. He was first elected mayor in 1913, concluding that term in 1915.
ON CHARTER BOARD
Mr. Catick was one of the three surviving members of the board of freeholders which drafted the charter of the city of San Bernardino on Oct. 27, 1904. Mr. Catick was secretary of the board and the late A. G. Kendall was president.
He was a member of the board of directors of the American National bank when the bank was organized in 1916, and was a former director and organizer of the Guaranty Building & Loan association.
Mr. Catick served two terms on the city water commission. His last appointment to the water board was by Mayor Ormond W. Seccombe in 1933. Since the expiration of that term he had been out of public life.
Surviving in addition to his widow are a daughter, Mrs. Patricia Buxton of San Bernardino;
two sisters, Mrs. C. C. Wall and Mrs. Clinton A. Lothrop, both of Los Angeles
and two grandchildren, Willia Catch Burton and Pamela Louise Buxton, both of San Bernardino.
DEATH UNEXPECTED
Soon after the organization of Arrowhead parlor, Native Sons of the Golden West, Mr. Catick became a member. He was one of the oldest members of that organization at the time of his death.
Mr. Catick's death was unexpected. Accompanied by Mrs. Catick, he motored to Big Bear valley Sunday and had visited with friends yesterday.
Funeral arrangements are in charge of the Mark B. Shaw Co.
San Bernardino Daily Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 13, Col. 5-6 and P. 16, Col. 5
Thu., Nov. 16, 1939
Simple Rites Mark Funeral for Catick
Joseph Warren Catick, former mayor of San Bernardino and a pioneer figure in the city's political life, was paid his final tribute by a host of sorrowing friends yesterday at funeral services that reflected the simplicity of his life.
The services, held in the Mark Bl Shaw Memorial chapel, included a brief talk by Attorney George W. Hellyer, in according with Mr. Catick's wishes.
"On Monday, although Mr. Catick was apparently enjoying good health, and was about as usual, he seemed to have a premonition of impending death," said Mr. Hellyer. "He then restated plans for his funeral, which in brief, were that he desired the simplest ceremony, and that I speak, and he wanted no eulogy."
Mr. Catick suffered a stroke induced by high blood pressure Monday night and died a few minutes after he was taken to St. Bernardine's hospital.
Mr. Hellyer referred to the prominent civic leader's traits and read a memorandum of personal recollections by W. P. Rowe, a close friend of Mr. Catick's.
"I have been associated with Mr. Catick for about 10 years on the board of directors of one of the banks and have met with him weekly. Mr. Catick never merged his individuality with others and always thought things out for himself and acted accordingly," said Mr. Hellyer.
"Mr. Catick was downright honest in his business, political and social life. There was no sham. He said what he believed and acted accordingly. His mode of living was simple. He cared not for society or conventions. He was fond of out-of-doors, spending considerable time in the mountains and on the desert. Many of you recall he was rather affectionately referred to as 'The Washtub Mayor.'
"Invariably cheerful, he had an interesting personality, was a good story teller and was naturally and inherently friendly. Mr. Catick was a most devoted husband and father."
Mr. Rowe's recollections of San Bernardino's World war mayor were brief.
"Mr. Catick's whole life was a preparation of something to come. He had the happy faculty of making friends with everybody on short notice. If he did not like the people he met, he went no further.
"Among those who entered into his various political fights - and they were all entered into with the spirit of joy of political battle - we loved him for the enemies he made. To us, he was the original 'Happy Warrior.'
"I never knew Joe and the late R. C. Harbison to agree on a single issue, yet they remained friends until Mr. Harbison's death."
The funeral was held at 2 p.m. Beautiful floral pieces sent by scores of friends banked the walls of the chapel. Cremation followed at Mountain View cemetery and services of interment were private.
Joseph W Catick Sr., b. unknown and d. Feb. 18, 1872 in Los Angeles county, CA. &
Kate T. (Whaley) Catick-Davis, b. Jul. 8, 1848 in Washington D. C. and d. Oct. 12, 1928 in Los Angeles county, CA.
On Feb. 21, 1865, Kate T. Whaley and Jos. W. Catick (Sr.) were married in San Bernardino county, CA., according to CA. County Marriage Records for 1849-1980.
In the 1870 U. S. census, 2 yr. old Joseph Catrick, b. in CA., was living in San Bernardino, San Bernardino county, CA. with his
32 yr. old (inferred) father, Joseph Catrick, a City Marshall, b. in NY.
23 yr. old (inferred) mother, Kate Catrick, keeping house, b. in the District of Columbia.
1 mth. old (inferred) brother, Wesley Catrick, b. in CA.
Joseph Sr.'s personal estate was valued at $3,000.
In the 1900 U. S. census, 32 yr. old (head of household) Joseph W Catick, an Undertaker, b. Jan 1868 in CA., was unmarried and living in a rented house at 544 Third St., north side between E & F streets, in San Bernardino Ward 2, San Bernardino county, CA. with his
23 yr. old business partner, Frank Slyke, an Undertaker, b. Jun. 1876 in CA.
Joseph's father was b. in OH. and his mother in Washington D.C.
Frank's parents were both b. in NY.
In the 1910 U. S. census, 42 yr. old Joseph W Cattick (Catick), b. in CA., was unmarried and living off his own income on E St. in San Bernardino Ward 2, San Bernardino, CA. with his
61 yr. old widowed mother (head of household), Kate T. Davis, b. in Washington D. C.
57 yr. old widowed maternal aunt, Eunice Chenhall, b. in Washington D. C.
Joseph's father was b. in OH.
Kate was the mother of 5 children, only 4 still alive by this census.
Eunice was the mother of 1 child, no longer still alive by this census.
Kate & Eunice's father was b. in NY. and their mother in PA.
The Pomona-Progress (Pomona, CA.), P. 10, Col. 3
Wed., Jun. 8, 1910
Item from: Marriage Licenses Issued
Joseph W. Catick, 42, San Berdoo
Nora A. Murphy, 31, Los Angeles
On Jun. 9, 1910 according to Los Angeles, CA. Marriage Records for 1910-1911.
Los Angeles Times (Los Angeles, CA.), P. 14, Col. 3
Thu., Jun. 9, 1910
SAN BERNARDINO MAN'S WEDDING BIG SURPRISE
SAN BERNARDINO, June 8 - The friends of J. W. Catick, a prominent business man of this city, were astonished today to learn that he had slipped away to Los Angeles and was last night married to Miss Nora Murphy, formerly of San Bernardino and well-known. The bride is the daughter of Mr. And Mrs. William Murphy. The marriage was performed at the Cathedral St. Vibiana, Los Angeles.
San Bernardino Daily Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 11, last column
Tue., Nov. 14, 1939
LEADER IN CITY POLITICAL LIFE STRICKEN AT 71
City's Executive During World War Was Constant Champion Of Low Water Rates
Joseph Warren Catch, former mayor of San Bernardino and a pioneer resident of the city, died last night at St. Bernardine's hospital 45 minutes after he suffered a stroke at his homer, 1058 E street. He was 71 years old.
The widely-known civic leader was stricken at 9 p.m. and was removed to the hospital at 9:30 p.m. He died 15 minutes later. The stroke was induced by high blood pressure, from which he had been suffering for some time.
For 35 years Mr. Catick was a leader in political affairs of the city. In addition to his own service as mayor and member of the water commission, he was active in various political movements.
FRIEND OF ROLPH
Mr. Catick championed the cause of low water rates. He was a friend of and supporter of the late Gov. James Rolph Jr. Until recent years there were few political campaigns in which Mr. Catick did not participate. He was a life-long Democrat.
Mr. Catick was born on Jan. 19, 1868, in Los Angeles. He came to San Bernardino with his parents, Joseph and Kate T. Catch, when he was two years old.
In the early days his father carried gold bullion for the Government between San Bernardino and Salt Lake City.
WORLD WAR MAYOR
Mr. Catick established the undertaking firm of Barton & Catch, which he operated for many years on Third street, between E and F streets. The establishment was last located in the Catch building on Third street, just west of the Pacific Electric station.
In 1910 Mr. Catick married Nora A. Murphy, who survives him.
Mr. Catick was San Bernardino's World war mayor, from 1917 to 1919. It was his second term. He was first elected mayor in 1913, concluding that term in 1915.
ON CHARTER BOARD
Mr. Catick was one of the three surviving members of the board of freeholders which drafted the charter of the city of San Bernardino on Oct. 27, 1904. Mr. Catick was secretary of the board and the late A. G. Kendall was president.
He was a member of the board of directors of the American National bank when the bank was organized in 1916, and was a former director and organizer of the Guaranty Building & Loan association.
Mr. Catick served two terms on the city water commission. His last appointment to the water board was by Mayor Ormond W. Seccombe in 1933. Since the expiration of that term he had been out of public life.
Surviving in addition to his widow are a daughter, Mrs. Patricia Buxton of San Bernardino;
two sisters, Mrs. C. C. Wall and Mrs. Clinton A. Lothrop, both of Los Angeles
and two grandchildren, Willia Catch Burton and Pamela Louise Buxton, both of San Bernardino.
DEATH UNEXPECTED
Soon after the organization of Arrowhead parlor, Native Sons of the Golden West, Mr. Catick became a member. He was one of the oldest members of that organization at the time of his death.
Mr. Catick's death was unexpected. Accompanied by Mrs. Catick, he motored to Big Bear valley Sunday and had visited with friends yesterday.
Funeral arrangements are in charge of the Mark B. Shaw Co.
San Bernardino Daily Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 13, Col. 5-6 and P. 16, Col. 5
Thu., Nov. 16, 1939
Simple Rites Mark Funeral for Catick
Joseph Warren Catick, former mayor of San Bernardino and a pioneer figure in the city's political life, was paid his final tribute by a host of sorrowing friends yesterday at funeral services that reflected the simplicity of his life.
The services, held in the Mark Bl Shaw Memorial chapel, included a brief talk by Attorney George W. Hellyer, in according with Mr. Catick's wishes.
"On Monday, although Mr. Catick was apparently enjoying good health, and was about as usual, he seemed to have a premonition of impending death," said Mr. Hellyer. "He then restated plans for his funeral, which in brief, were that he desired the simplest ceremony, and that I speak, and he wanted no eulogy."
Mr. Catick suffered a stroke induced by high blood pressure Monday night and died a few minutes after he was taken to St. Bernardine's hospital.
Mr. Hellyer referred to the prominent civic leader's traits and read a memorandum of personal recollections by W. P. Rowe, a close friend of Mr. Catick's.
"I have been associated with Mr. Catick for about 10 years on the board of directors of one of the banks and have met with him weekly. Mr. Catick never merged his individuality with others and always thought things out for himself and acted accordingly," said Mr. Hellyer.
"Mr. Catick was downright honest in his business, political and social life. There was no sham. He said what he believed and acted accordingly. His mode of living was simple. He cared not for society or conventions. He was fond of out-of-doors, spending considerable time in the mountains and on the desert. Many of you recall he was rather affectionately referred to as 'The Washtub Mayor.'
"Invariably cheerful, he had an interesting personality, was a good story teller and was naturally and inherently friendly. Mr. Catick was a most devoted husband and father."
Mr. Rowe's recollections of San Bernardino's World war mayor were brief.
"Mr. Catick's whole life was a preparation of something to come. He had the happy faculty of making friends with everybody on short notice. If he did not like the people he met, he went no further.
"Among those who entered into his various political fights - and they were all entered into with the spirit of joy of political battle - we loved him for the enemies he made. To us, he was the original 'Happy Warrior.'
"I never knew Joe and the late R. C. Harbison to agree on a single issue, yet they remained friends until Mr. Harbison's death."
The funeral was held at 2 p.m. Beautiful floral pieces sent by scores of friends banked the walls of the chapel. Cremation followed at Mountain View cemetery and services of interment were private.
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