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Stephen's parents are:
James Hillman Case, b. Jan. 30, 1840 in Brown County, IL. and d. Aug. 12, 1911 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA. &
Mary Elizabeth "Lizzie" Folks, b. Jan. 16, 1845 in New Madrid County, MO. an d. Dec. 10, 1926 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA.
James & "Lizzie" Case's children were:
1. Jesse Hillman/Henry Case, b. Dec. 29, 1866 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino county, CA. and d. Aug. 9, 1911 in San Bernardino County, CA.
2. Susan Estella "Stella" Case, b. Mar. 15, 1868 in San...
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Stephen's parents are:
James Hillman Case, b. Jan. 30, 1840 in Brown County, IL. and d. Aug. 12, 1911 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA. &
Mary Elizabeth "Lizzie" Folks, b. Jan. 16, 1845 in New Madrid County, MO. an d. Dec. 10, 1926 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA.
James & "Lizzie" Case's children were:
1. Jesse Hillman/Henry Case, b. Dec. 29, 1866 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino county, CA. and d. Aug. 9, 1911 in San Bernardino County, CA.
2. Susan Estella "Stella" Case, b. Mar. 15, 1868 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino, CA. and d. Apr. 26, 1950 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino, CA. Stella marr. George Edward Heap.
3. Frances Florence Case, b. Dec. 10, 1869 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino, CA. and d. Oct. 13, 1908 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino, CA. Frances marr. first, Albert E. Smith and second, John Bartley Smithson Jr., in 1893.
4. Mary Cyrena Case, b. Feb. 28, 1874 in San Bernardino County, CA. and d. Oct. 29, 1961 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA. Mary marr. Thomas Allen Smithson.
5. Stephen Merritt Case, b. Aug. 21, 1882 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino, CA. and d. Sep. 9, 1943 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino, CA. Stephen marr. first, Jessie Wilhelmina Curtis in 1907 and second, Gladys Irene Jones.
6. Lelia Case, b. May 3, 1893 in San Bernardino County, CA. and d. Feb. 3, 1894 at the age of 9 months in San Bernardino County, CA.
In the 1900 U. S. census, 17 yr. old Stephen Case, a machinist, b. Aug. 1882 in CA., was living at 892 Ninth St. in San Bernardino Ward 4, San Bernardino county, CA. with his
60 yr. old father, James H Case, a farmer, b. Jan. 1840 in IL.
55 yr. old mother, Mary E Case, b. Jan. 1845 in MO.
33 yr. old brother, Jesse Case, a machinist, b. Dec. 1866 in CA.
James and Mary had been married for 34 years.
Mary was the mother of 6 children, 5 still alive by this census.
James' parents were both b. in OH.
Mary's parents were both b. in MD.
On Mar. 16, 1907, Stephen M. Case and Jessie Curtis were married in San Bernardino, San Bernardino county, CA.
The Needles Eye (Needles, San Bernardino county, CA.), P. 5, Col. 1
Sat., Mar. 23, 1907
Case- Curtis.
Last Saturday afternoon, Mr. Stephen M. Case and Miss Jessie E. Curtis were married at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Smithson, corner D and Third streets. The groom is a brother of Mrs. Smithson.
The bride is the daughter of Richard Curtis of San Bernardino.
The happy couple were the recipients of numerous gifts and to them their many acquaintances extend many wishes for future happiness and prosperity. They will make their home in Needles where the groom is employed.
Stephen & Jessie Case's children were:
1. Laura Elizabeth "Esther" Case, b. Apr. 18, 1908 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino county, CA. and d. Nov. 3, 2012 at the age of 104 in Corona, Riverside county, CA. Esther marr. Clarence Elmer Packer in 1924, Francis "Frank" Errol Sweeney in abt. 1927 and Gordon Hamlin Babcock in 1940.
2. James Curtis Case, b. Sep. 1, 1912 in CA. and d. Apr. 12, 1981 in CA. James marr. Bernese Isabelle Schoolcraft.
3. Mable Florine Case, b. May 30, 1916 in San Bernardino County, CA. and d. Feb. 1, 2002 in Las Vegas, Clark County, NV. Mable marr. Jay R. Smith.
San Bernardino Daily Sun (San Bernardino, CA. P. 5, Col. 3
Wed., Apr. 3, 1907
Item from: PERSONAL
Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Case arrived yesterday from Needles and will make this city their home, he being employed with the transfer firm of Heap & Smithson.
San Bernardino Daily Sun (San Bernardino, CA. P. 3, last column
Sun., Apr. 19, 1908
Item from: VITAL RECORD
BORN
CASE - In San Bernardino, California, Saturday, April 18, 1908, to the wife of Stephen M. Case, a daughter. Mrs. Case was formerly Miss Jessie Curtis.
San Bernardino Daily Sun (San Bernardino, CA. P. 1, Col. 1-3
Sun., Mar. 14, 1909
Excerpt from: Fire Destroys the Armstrong Residence on Cass Street.
A fire of unknown origin last night completely destroyed the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Armstrong, on Case street, between Ninth and Tenth, together with all the household effects, the loss to the owners being complete, as there was no insurance carried, on either the residence of the furniture.
Mr. and Mrs. Armstrong were absent at the time, having come to town to attend the play at the Opera House, and were in total ignorance of their severe loss until they returned home, to find their abode a smoldering heap of embers.
The flames were not discovered until they had spread throughout the building, and by the time the fire department had reached the scene, after a quick run, the cottage was a mass of ruins, and the attention of the departments was principally devoted to preventing the spread of the flames to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Case, adjoining the burning building. This was save, though somewhat scorched.
San Bernardino Daily Sun (San Bernardino, CA. P. 1, Col. 2
Tue., Feb. 16, 1915
Excerpt from: DIVORCES MUST BE FILED IN PUBLIC
Secret Processes Will Not Be Permitted; People Must Be in Open
Here are the titles of secret divorces filed in the superior court during the past month, which came to light yesterday after Attorney William Guthrie, representing THE SUN, started a court fight to secure possession of facts in records the law provides are public documents:
Jessie W. Case vs. Stephen M. Case.
According to his Sep. 12, 1918 WWI Draft Registration card, 36 yr. old "Stevens" Merritt Case, a blacksmith, b. Aug. 21, 1882, was living at 2040 Olive St. in Long Beach, Los Angeles County, CA., and was working at the Long Beach Ship Yard. He signed his card as "Stevens" Merritt Case.
"Stevens" was described as medium in height, with a slender build, blue eyes, brown hair and nothing that would physically disqualify him from serving in the military.
On Jan. 18, 1919, Stephen's wife, Jessie Williamson (Curtis) Case died.
San Bernardino Daily Sun (San Bernardino, CA. P.7, Col. 2
Sun., Jan. 19, 1919
Excerpt from: Doings of the Pioneers
On motion of Brother Charles Mecham the sympathy of the society is extended to the family of Native Son, Stephen Case, in the irreparable loss of his wife, daughter of Pioneer R. H. Curtis and Laura Curtis and condolences extended them.
San Bernardino Daily Sun (San Bernardino, CA. P. 9, Col. 7
Wed., Jun. 14, 1922
Steve Case Is Sore and Admits It
Officer Steve case is seeking vengeance. His sunny smile has been wiped out by the irony of fate and his cheery salutation is like as if it were dipped in brine. Steve case is sore and he admits it.
"You see, it was this way," said Steve in telling his story. "I was standing at Third and F Streets when an automobile can along and dropped one of the lens out of its headlights, breaking it on the road. The machine did not stop.
"I walked to the entrance of a hardware store nearby and picked up one of a number of long-handled brushes offered for sale. Then I started sweeping the broken glass toward the curbing when another machine came along and ran over the handle of the brush, breaking it in two.
"Just as I was slipping the broken brush back among the others the proprietor came out. There was no need to explain. The brush retailed at $1.10 and he allowed me a discount of 35 cents because the bristles were not worn.
"Some day I am going to get both of those fellows and then - "just wait, boy, that's all; just wait."
On May 7, 1924, Stephen M. Case and Gladys Jones were married in San Bernardino, San Bernardino county, CA.
San Bernardino Daily Sun (San Bernardino, CA. P. 4, Col. 7
Thu., May 8, 1924
Policeman Is married By Police Judge
Stephen M. Case, popular member of the San Bernardino Police department, was married yesterday afternoon at 3 o'clock to Miss Gladys Jones of Long Beach.
Surprising his fellow members of the department, Officer Case secretly engaged Police Judge R. E. Bledsoe to appear at the police station at an appointed time when the other men of the force would be preparing to take up their work.
Inviting the entire department to act as 'best man' the groom introduced his bride. Following the ceremony the couple departed for Rialto where a sister of the bride resides.
Case will return to the duties next week. Police Chief A. A. Burcham was the only person who was aware of the plan for the nuptials, it was learned.
The newly-married couple will make their home in this city.
Stephen & Gladys Case's children were:
1. Stephen "Steve" Merritt Case Jr., b. Apr. 12, 1925 in San Bernardino County, CA. and d. Oct. 19, 2005 in Victorville, San Bernardino County, Ca Rosalie June _.
2. Raymond Edward Case, b. May 16, 1926 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA. and d. Dec. 6, 2005 in San Francisco, San Francisco County, CA.
San Bernardino Daily Sun (San Bernardino, CA. P. 2, last column
Mon., Apr. 13, 1925
Steve Case Father of Six Pound Boy
Steve Case, patrolman, was the happiest member of the San Bernardino police department at 10 o'clock last night, when his wife presented him with a six and three-quarter pound boy.
San Bernardino Daily Sun (San Bernardino, CA. P. 11, Col. 7
Sat., May 9, 1925
Officer Picks Up Dog and Her Pups in Gutter
Policeman Steve Case has a nameless dog and three puppies because he is kind-hearted.
Patrolling his beat on Third Street early Thursday morning, the officer heard a growl. He looked into the street and lying against the curb in the gutter, was an old black dog. As the officer approached, she showed her teeth and threatened fight. The officer circled about the dog, believing that she was hurt.
Finally, he saw that the dog was nestling three little puppies, their eyes not yet opened and only a few hours old. He convinced the dog that he was friendly and because there was nothing else to do with the dog and her pups, he picked them up in his arms, carried them to the police station and then home in an automobile.
"The pups may not be much good, but may be thoroughbreds - can't tell yet," said Case yesterday.
San Bernardino Daily Sun (San Bernardino, CA. P. 10, Col. 2-3
Tue., May 18, 1926
Patrolman's Family Welcomes Husky Son
Police Officer Stephen M. Case was walking his beat with more than usual vim last night, the reason being that Mrs. Case presented him with a lusty 10-pound son Sunday night at a San Bernardino hospital. Officer Case was preparing to go on duty when he was notified he was a father. Both mother and baby are doing fine, it was announced today.
At the Case home, 2124 Belle street, another young son, Stephen Merritt Jr., is waiting to welcome the new-arrival.
And fellow officers on the police force are smoking cigars.
In the 1930 U. S. census, 47 yr. old Stephen N (M.) Case, a city policeman, b. in CA., was living in a home he owned, valued at $4,000, at 2124 Belle St. in San Bernardino Ward 4, San Bernardino, CA. with his
28 yr. old wife, Gladys Case, b. in OK.
17 yr. old son, James Case, b. in CA.
5 yr. old son, Stevens (Stephen) M. Case, b. in CA.
3 yr. old son, Raymond E Case, b. in CA.
There was not a radio set in the home.
Stephen and Gladys were both 22 yrs. old when they married for the first time.
Stephen's father was b. in IL. and his mother in MO.
Gladys' parents were both b. in Mississippi.
On Dec. 30, 1932, Gladys (Jones) Case died after a lengthy illness at the age of 29 (or 30) in San Bernardino county, CA.
San Bernardino Daily Sun (San Bernardino, CA. P. 10, Col. 2
Sun., Jan. 1, 1933
MRS GLADYS CASE
Funeral services for Mrs. Gladys Case, wife of Stephen M. Case, San Bernardino police officer, were conducted at 4 p.m. yesterday from the J. W. Woodhouse chapel. The Rev. H. W. Galloway, pastor of the Wesley chapel, officiated. Mrs. W. J. McCarthy, accompanied by Frank T. Perkins, sang "Softly and Tenderly" and "Safe in the Arms of Jesus."
Pallbearers were Mr. Case's fellow officers in uniform. They were P. J. Tighe, Henry Moore, R. M. Seamster, Douglas Mecham, Frank Morely and Arthur Campbell. Burial was in Montecito memorial park.
San Bernardino Daily Sun (San Bernardino, CA. P.14, Col. 6
Fri., Feb. 9, 1934
Policeman Case's Sons Under Knife
Stephen Jr., and Raymond Case, sons of policeman S. M. Case of the city police department, yesterday underwent operations for the removal of their tonsils. They are under the care of Dr. W. D. Lenker and Dr. Claude H. Lashlee.
On Sep. 26, 1938, Stephen M. Case and Maud Isabell Alford were married in Yuma, Yuma county, AZ.
San Bernardino Daily Sun (San Bernardino, CA. P. 10, Col. 7
Wed., Oct. 5, 1938
Isabelle Alford Is Married to Stephen Case
Now at home at 2124 Belle street are Mr. and Mrs. Stephen M. Case, whose marriage occurred Sept. 26 in Yuma, Ariz. She is the former Isabelle Alford.
Mr. and Mrs. Case were accompanied to Yuma by his son, James case, and her daughter, Mrs. C. T. Rimbaugh.
Both Mr. and Mrs. Case are well known in this city, he being a native son of San Bernardino while she is a long-time resident. Mr. Case, a veteran San Bernardino city police officer, is a member of the Native Sons of the Golden West.
In the 1940 U. S. census, 57 yr. old Steve Case, a city policeman, b. in CA., was living in a home he owned, valued at $3,000 at 2124 Belle Avenue in San Bernardino, San Bernardino county, CA. with his
50 yr. old wife, Isabell Case, b. in Louisiana
15 yr. old son, Steve Case, b. in CA.
14 yr. old son, Raymond Case, b. in CA.
Everyone in the household was living in the same place in 1935.
The highest grade Steve Sr., Isabell and Steve Jr. had completed was their first year of high school; Raymond had gone as far as 6th grade.
Steve worked 48 hours in the week prior to the census and 52 weeks in 1939.
His salary was listed as $1,920 and he had no income from other sources.
According to his Apr. 25, 1942 WWII Draft Registration card, 59 yr. old Stephen Merritt Case, b. Aug. 21, 1882 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino county, CA., was living at 663 Santa Fe St. in San Bernardino and working for the San Bernardino Police Dept. The person who would always know his address was James Case.
Stephen was described as 5'10" tall, weighing 182 lbs., with blue eyes, gray hair, a ruddy complexion and no other obvious physical characteristic that would aid in identification.
San Bernardino Daily Sun (San Bernardino, CA. P. 11, Col. 7
Fri., Sep. 10, 1943
Police Officer Dies Suddenly
Stephen M. Case Is Heart Attack Victim
Stephen Merritt (Steve) Case, San Bernardino police officer and a member of an early-day San Bernardino family, died suddenly at his home, 663 Santa Fe avenue, at 8 o'clock yesterday, apparently of a heart attack.
Mr. Case, who was 61 years old on Aug. 21, was stricken ill Wednesday night and did not report for work. He had complained of illness for several weeks.
He had been a member of the police department for 22 years and joined the force, Sept. 1, 1921. Prior to that, he was employed by the Santa Fe railway.
After breakfast, Mr. Case told his wife that he did not feel well and returned to bed. A few minutes later, Mrs. Case found he was stricken ill and summoned Dr. C. A. Love who found Mr. Case dead on his arrival.
A native of San Bernardino, Mr. Case had lived in San Bernardino all his life.
He was a descendant of Gashum Case, who came to San Bernardino with the Mormon settlers in 1852, and who was one of the leaders of the Mormons in the trek from Illinois to Salt Lake City.
Mr. Case was a member of the Native Sons and of the City Employes association.
Surviving are his widow, Isabell;
two sisters, Mrs. Estelle Heap and Mrs. Thomas Smithson, both of San Bernardino;
two daughters, Mrs. Robert H. Reeves, Tacoma, Wash., and Mrs. Gordon Babcock, Riverside;
three sons, James C. Case, San Bernardino; Stephen Case Jr., serving in the Navy, and Raymond E. Case, in the Army stationed at Del Norte, Colo.,
and five grandchildren.
Funeral services are pending with Mark B. Shaw Co. in charge. |
