Robbery: Charles Lariver, Adeline Davis-Jennings, Farl Epperson, And Oliver Cariker

Charles Ellison Stevens, Born Lariver but took his stepfather's last name until he became an adult then he used his birth name.
He was born 3 Feb 1915 in Cheyenne, WY to Paul Louis Lariver (1884-1919) & Gertrude Riner (1886-1955). He was married to Mildred Altman 10 Aug 1957 in Los Angeles, CA they would divorce 19 May 1970 in Linn, OR.


Inmate: #50061 San Quentin prison
Rec: 13 Apr 1931
Crime: Robbery 1st Degree
Paroled: 28 Apr 1934
Age: 21

Occupation: Stenographer




Two marines, who early yesterday deserted their San Diego base, were believed under arrest here today. Four men, two of them marines, endeavored to cross the border Into Mexicali, Mexico, late yesterday but were sent back by police to Calexico where they were Immediately placed under arrest. The two marines are Oliver Cariker, who is said to have been dishonorably discharged on March 4 and Adeline Jennings. Their companions, also under arrest, are Charles E. Stevens and E. R. Epperson. C. E. Card, who was robbed of more than $100 by a quartet of bandits yesterday, Identified the men while Fred Rustine, of this city, identified the car in which the men were driving as his. The car was stolen from the Camp Kearney Mesa. Mrs. Rustine was in the car at the time the bandits stole It, State and federal authorities are endeavoring to reach an agreement as to what action will be taken. The federal authorities want the marines on charges of desertion while the state wants all four men on charges of robbery.

The Whittier News
Whittier, California

08 Apr 1931, Wed  •  Page 1





Adeline was born Adeline Davis about 1906 in Washington. She was married to Jack W Jennings (1908-).
She had a juvenile record 1926 Oregon State Reform School in Salem, OR.


Inmate: #50057 San Quentin Prison
Rec: 12 Apr 1931
Crime: Robbery 2nd Degree
Age: 25
Paroled: 27 Jan 1933

Occupation: Waitress







Farl Ruben Epperson was born 7 Apr 1911 in Midland, Arkansas to Ruben Anderson Epperson (1869-1958) a Barber who had his own barber shop, and Nellie May Sanders (1885-1935).

Farl was married to Pearl Viola Scott (1911-1985) in Tulsa, OK on 30 Oct 1935. He would die 17 Aug 1981 in Paradise, CA. He was also a Barber.



Inmate: #50059 San Quentin Prison
Rec: 13 Apr 1931
Crime: Robbery 2nd Degree
Age: 20
Paroled: 14 Jun 1933

Occupation: Barber





He was the hardest to track down but once I had his birthdate I found under Earl in his WWII Registration card it was easy to see records for an Farl with the same birthdate and place and mother.

More newspaper articles:

https://www.newspapers.com/clip/52416592/charles-e-stevens/

https://www.newspapers.com/clip/52517469/oliver-cariker/




Oliver Glen Cariker was born 19 Dec 1912 in Reese, TX to John Clifton Cariker (1873-1913) & Texiean Elizabeth Liles (1881-1968). He was married to Vera John Ermacoff (1912-1993) They had a daughter. He died 26 Nov 1995 in Merced, CA.


Inmate: #50058 San Quentin Prison
Rec: 13 Apr 1931
Crime: Robbery 2nd Degree
Age: 20
Paroled: 28 Sep 1933

Occupation: Electrician







Seems to me none of these young people were really trouble makers, they all seem to of come from good homes and wanted to have a good time and that turned into a joy ride to prison. Bad choices. I didn't find out much about Adeline and I want to know more about her. I made each one these people a tree on Ancestry as I do all the ones I write about. I added all this information and the newspaper clippings. Someday we may find out more about Adeline. Until then here is their story.


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