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SURPRISE VALLEY RECORD CEDARVILLE, MODOC, CAL.
FEBRUARY 4, 1925
CONDITIONS OUTSIDE SURPRISE
R. H. Stanley, Cedarville, 1 Cal.
Dear Sir: - last week I saw a line in the Record that read like this,
Send me some news.
Now I never did send in a news item in my life and dont suppose that I
could, but for the benefit of the people who sometimes think that they
live in the worst place in the world when they are in old Surprise, I
will say, that they are mistaken.
While I am not living in Surprise Valley at present, I have a warm place
in my heart for it and a great deal of interest in it and interest in the
folks that live there, and the commercial industry that goes to make life
worth while in any country.
As to climate and the pleasure resorts, fine roads and things that the
wealthy of the world are able to enjoy, this country has it over
Surprise. But when it comes to the class that are putting up the taxes
to pay for these things, which they have neither time nor opportunity to
enjoy, they are in a worse state of affairs than are the folks of our own
country.
I have heard men for the past twenty years in Surprise Valley, and have
you, say that if Surprise had a railroad that we could market the produce
for prices that would justify the farmers to raise it. But today I can
prove to the folks that make those statements that the farmers of
Surprise Valley are just as well off in their present condition as they
would be with a railroad lengthwise of their valley.
The cowmen of Jackson County are getting 4 œ cents for steers: 3 cents
for cows: 6 cents for hogs: 75 cents for chickens, of they are good, 39
cents for eggs and about 2 cents less for their butter fat than the
California market, or just what Surprise Valley people are netted after
shipping to the outside market.
In turn they are buying through this mill, in which I am employed, and
others of the same class, hay, alfalfa, $25.00 a ton for second crop:
$27.00 for first crop and grain hay at $27.00. Most all the farmers are
buying their grain for their cows, hogs and poultry, at not less than
$60.00 and up to $65.00 in ton lots.
Land here ranges from $250 to $500 per acre and these pleasant things
that I spoke of in the first part of this letter make the taxes alone
$12.00 per acre and then you add a little interest to suit yourself and
you will have what poor men are getting rich on that are not isolated in
Surprise Valley.
I am only saying this, that those who would sometimes by discouraged
with their ups and downs can realize that the conditions all over are
alike.
Every house, lot, ranch, parcel of land, and every business in this
country is for sale, they want to move out so the folks that are selling
out at other places can move in.
Now, some will say I am home sick and trying to knock this beautiful
country, but not so. I am fine and have a good job, at good wages and am
fatter than I ever was in my life. This is the finest place to live I
ever struck and room for a lot more folks, but you want more in our
pocket than your jack knife, for some of the folks here are just about
out of a place to carry the knife.
I will say those that have a good piece of property in Surprise Valley
just stick to it for it will do you just as much good there as it will
any place, and work for the up building of your home country and industry
that will make what you feel you could get elsewhere.
N. W. HEARD
171 Helman St. Ashland, Oregon
The following notice appeared in the last weeks Cry. Any lady
belonging to the Community Club wishing a saddle horse or a good cow,
call on Pat Heard, Long Valley Ranch.
Elmer Toney is going to put up a Wrecking Station at the foot of the Vya
Dug-way.
Born In Cedarville, Cal., January 31st, 1925, to the wife of Wiley
Allen, a son
Born In Alturas, Cal., Jan. 24, 1925, to Mr. and Mrs. Henry Harrington,
a daughter
Mrs. Rachel Barber, of Eagleville, is very ill at the home of her
daughter, Mrs. John Bailey.
Miss Aileen Atkinson, who has been in a critical condition during the
past week, is reported somewhat improved at this writing.
Wm Ballard came over from Alturas today, bringing Mrs. Robt Wade, who
came to be at the bedside of her mother, Mrs. Barber, who is very ill.
Mrs. Lem Toney and Mrs. Jesse Hapgood entertained Uncle John McVey last
Sunday at the residence of Mrs. Hapgood, the occasion being in honor of
Uncle Johns eighty-third birthday. A splendid dinner was partaken of
and a general good social time indulged in.
FEBRUARY 11, 1925
YOUNG MAN DIED
David Lusk was born about three miles north of Cedarville, Nov. 14,
1899, and died in Cedarville, Feb. 7, 1925, at the age of 25 years, 2
months and 15 days.
At an early age he, with his parents, left Surprise valley, to which
place he returned about five years ago and has since made his residence
here. He was one of Eleven children, eight of whom survive, as follows:
Mrs. Bessie Oliver and Mrs. Hattie Hill, of Nevada; Mrs. Mollie Chagnon,
of Corona; Miss Rena Lusk, of Santa Ana; Miss Julia Lusk, of Hermosa
Beach; and Andrew, Henry and Harvey Lusk. The cause of his death was
cerebro-meningitis. David was a fine young man and well like by all. He
has many friends who extend loving sympathy to the sisters and brothers
in their sad bereavement. It might be said of him as Fitz Greene Halleck
wrote of his friend:
None knew him but to love him:
None named him but to praise.
His was held from the M. E. Church Tuesday evening, Rev. R. L. Waggoner
conducted the services, and his remains were laid to rest in the
Cedarville Cemetery.
Wesley McGhee had the misfortune to fracture his wrist while coming from
Nevada last Saturday. Dr. Kennedy attended to the injury and he is
getting along nicely.
Born At Lake City, Cal., Feb. 4th, 1925, to the wife of Joel Allen, a
daughter.
Born In Cedarville, Cal., February 8th, 1925, to the wife of Alfred
DeWitt, a son
W. U. SCOTT ANSWERS CALL
William U. Scott died last Monday evening at his residence at
Eagleville, at the age of 64 years, his death resulting from the after
effects of the flu, from which he had been suffering for the past year.
Bill Scott, as he is familiarly called, was one of the most prominent
ranchers and stockmen in Modoc county and northern Washoe County, Nevada.
He was a man of sterling worth, broadminded, big-hearted and generous to
a fault; a man of some faults and many virtues; a man whose hand was
always open to the needy, and who was always to the front in matters of
benefit to the community can illy afford to lose. He leaves to mourn his
loss his wife and little daughter, California, and two daughters in the
East. Viz. Mrs. Hazel Stokes, of Brenard, North Carolina and Mrs. Hattie
King, of Macon, Georgia, on brother, C. A. Scott, San Jose, and one
sister, Mrs. Emba Howett, of San Jose, to whom is extended the heartfelt
sympathy of a host of friends. His remains will be laid to rest in the
Eagleville cemetery this afternoon at two oclock.
Next week we hope to publish a biographical sketch of his life.
Mrs. Nettie Conlan of Reno, Nevada, came in on Fridays stage and went to
Fort Bidwell to visit her mother.
The little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Hays, of Lake City, has been
seriously ill during the past week but is reported as improving.
We learned that Aileen, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Atkinson, of Lake
City, who has been dangerously ill with intestinal flu the past two
weeks, is somewhat improved and strong hopes for her recovery is
entertained.
FEBRUARY 18, 1925
STUDIO PIANO RECITAL
Piano students of Mrs. L. B. Lewis have given a series of studio
recitals at the studio during the past month. Demonstrations of their
piano study, essays on the composer Mozart, and several of his
compositions were played, well as solo numbers by the advanced students,
to which relatives of the students were invited. Vocal solos rendered by
Mrs. Wm Young were greatly enjoyed by those present. Students taking
part were: Marie Espil, Edith Page, Ethel Page, Frances Adams, Katherine
Gooch, Frankie Gooch, Mary Atkinson, Florence Warrens, Marian Bogert,
Margaret Hill, Aileen Atkinson, Wanda Heard, Grace Stiner, Vivian Hayes,
Elaine Strotts, Loyal Baty, Lois Tyeryar, Irma Cummins and Marie Harris.
FUNERAL OF W. U. SCOTT
William U. Scott was born in the Province of Quebec, Canada, July 13,
1861 and was of Scotch parentage. In 1877, he came to Reno, where he was
married to Mary Lucinda Adams, and shortly afterwards moved to Surprise
Valley and in 1891 purchased the place at which he died and where his
first wife died in 1906. In 1914, he was married to Miss Lena B.
Harking, at Burns, Oregon, who survives him. He engaged in the sheep
business and until the time of his death was prominently identified with
that industry in Northern Nevada.
He was also extensively engaged in the breeding of pureblooded Shorthorn
cattle at his Eagleville ranch, and contributed largely to the
improvement of stock in this valley.
Mr. Scott enjoyed an individuality of his own and was a diamond in the
rough and many people in Surprise Valley have been the recipients of his
generosity, and no case of need ever appealed to him in vain.
The funeral services were simple and somewhat out of the usual order, in
that no religious rites were observed. Before his death, Mr. Scott
requested Mr. F. E. Bush to read certain selections that he had made, and
also that some of his favorite songs be sung and his wishes were complied
with in a manner that was interesting to all.
The subjects were: Thanatopsis by Bryant: What is Worship? The
Garden of Eden; The Real Bible and Ingersolls Tribute to his Brother.
The subjects were read in a cleat and impressive manner by Mr. Bush.
The songs he requested were Annie Laurie, rendered by Mrs. Wm Young;
Auld Lang Syne and Sweet Afton were sung by a number of those
present.
All the subjects were interesting and the one, which seemed to vividly,
express Mr. Scotts view of life, was What is Worship?
Andrew Deter was taken ill last week and on Monday morning was taken to
the hospital at Lakeview, where it may be necessary for him to undergo an
operation.
Olin barber arrived here from Sacramento last week, to visit his mother,
Mrs. Rachel Barber, who has been quite ill; but has so far recovered to
be able to return to her home at Eagleville.
CARD OF THANKS I desire to express my sincere thanks to all who so
kindly assisted during the late illness and death of my husband.
Mrs. W. U. Scott, Eagleville, Cal
CARD OF THANKS We wish to sincerely thank the kind people of Cedarville
for their generous help during the illness and death of our beloved
brother, David Lusk.
Henry Lusk, Mollie Chagnon, Hattie Hill, Bessie Oliver, Andy Lusk, Hardy
Lusk, Rena Lusk, and Julia Lusk.
FEBRUARY 25, 1925
YOUNG MAN SUICIDES
Last Saturday evening a young man named Ralph Cavin committed suicide at
the Monchamp Ranch, just east of town, by shooting himself through the
left breast with a rifle. The rash act was supposed to have been
committed about eleven oclock Saturday night, and the body was not found
until about noon on Sunday, when his brother Everett Cavin, climbed up
into the loft of the barn to move some hay. Coroner Frank Kerr held an
inquest and the jury rendered a verdict, death from a wound inflicted by
his own hand.
He was a member of the Knights of Pythias Lodge here and his body was
taken charge of by the Order, and after embalming, the remains were
shipped to his mother at Sterling, Kansas, on Tuesday, and were
accompanied to his old home by Mr. and Mrs. Everett Cavin. On Saturday,
he wrote several letters, among which was one to his mother and another
to Edward Rinehart, one of his close friends, in which he stated that he
would end it all. In infancy he was afflicted with infantile paralysis
and was a cripple from its effects, and it is thought that his condition
so preyed upon his mind that he decided to commit the rash act. He was
about twenty-three years of age, well liked by those who knew him. The
home coming of her boy to the poor aged mother will be sad indeed, and
the sincere sympathy of all go out to her sad affliction.
Mrs. A. R. Allenwood is reported slightly improved in health, although
yet confined to the house.
Mrs. Ed Archer passed away at Alturas last Sunday, death being caused by
paralysis. Her many friends here deeply regret to hear of her death and
sincere sympathy is extended to the bereaved family.
Mrs. Joshua Strief is slowly convalescing from an attack of the flu.
Joshua Strief one day last week fell from a hay wagon, striking a rock
and severely bruising his side. He is confined to his bed.
CARD OF THANKS We desire to express our sincere thanks to the people of
this vicinity for their kindness and aid at the time of our late
bereavement, in the death of our brother.
Mr. and Mrs. Everett Cavin
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SURPRISE VALLEY RECORD CEDARVILLE, MODOC COUNTY, CAL.
JANUARY 7, 1925
30 YEARS AGO AND NOW
When hens were $3 per dozen, rosters 10 cents a piece, eggs 3 dozen for
25 cents, butter 10 cents per pound, milk 5 cents per quart, the butcher
gave away liver and treated the kids to bolognas, the hired girl
received two dollars per week and did the washin women did not powder or
paint, in public, smoke, vote, play poker or shake the shimmie.
Men wore whiskers and boots, spit on the sidewalk, chewed tobacco and
cussed; beer was 5 cents and the lunch was free, laborers worked fifteen
hours a day and never went on a strike, no tips were given to waiters and
the hat check grafter was unknown.
No one was ever operated on for appendicitis or bought glands; microbes
were unheard of; folks lived to a good old age and every year walked
miles to wish their friends Merry Christmas. Today, you know everybody
rides in automobiles, plays golf, go to the movies every night, smoke
cigarettes; drink Rukus Juice; blames the H. C. of L. on their neighbors,
never goes to bed the same day they get up, and think they are having a
heck of a time.
These are the days of suffragetting; profiteering, rent hogs and excess
taxes. If you think life worth living, we wish you a Happy New Year.
The only reason some of us dont settle down and take a wife, says Jake
Gilcher, is because we dont know whose wife to take.
Lou Delmas says that he has yet to hear of a husband who helped with the
dishes and was shot by his wife.
Harry Rinehart has been having a long siege of the flu, and but little,
if any, improvement is noticeable. We hope to hear of his recovery soon.
Joshua Hutchinson and Ted Strief did some good work last Monday in
leveling down and taking the bumps off Main Street, which makes auto
traveling better.
Miss Dorothy Rinehart is now recovering from frostbite on her face, from
which she suffered intensely. Miss Madge Cook suffered a like injury,
but they are both able to resume teaching.
Mode Page and Curtis Lusk, who are now residing at Ashland, Ore., were
here last week attending to business matters. They state that there is
but little doing over that way now, but they expect a big boom in the
Klamath Falls section in the spring.
JANUARY 14, 1925
Ernest Grove, of Eagleville and Frank Addington, of this place, are now
taking the Pasteur treatment from Dr. Kennedy for the rabies. The former
was exposed to the disease while working with and bleeding a sheep
afflicted with the rabies, and the latter was bitten by a coyote he was
taking from a trap. Frank Cramton and Young Irman, of Eagleville
completed their course of treatment last week. Numerous cases of rabies
have been reported from different places, which would indicate that the
disease has not been stamped out.
Born Near Cedarville, Cal., Jan. 8th, 1925, to the wife of Lester
Hayes, a son
Born Near Cedarville, Cal., January 12th, 1925, to the wife of Arthur
Dunn, a son
Frank Gunther, an old time resident of Lakeview shot and killed Max
Neilon, and shot at another man, last Friday. No details of the shooting
has been received.
Postmaster, Thos Wylie was operated on for appendicitis last Friday by
Dr. Kennedy, assisted by Dr. Coppedge, of Alturas and is getting along
fine at this writing.
Married At the M. E. parsonage in Cedarville, January 8, 1925, George
Wood to Miss Doris Wood, both of Long Valley, Rev. Waggoner officiating.
The Record extends congratulations.
JANUARY 21, 1925
MODOC NOT ON THE MAP
Yreka, Jan. 11 A demand that the California Development Board make
certain modifications in the big map recently unveiled in the Ferry
building in San Francisco is contained in resolutions by the Siskiyou
County Board of supervisors. According to the allegations contained in
the resolution, the town of Dunsmuir has been entirely omitted from the
map along with the whole of Modoc County.
The above is from the San Francisco Examiner and would indicate that
Modoc is unknown to the powers that be, and is another instance of the
inefficiency of the white collared gents who are enjoying large salaries
at the expense of the people. This map has been in course of
construction for many months and cost a large sum of money and leaving
out one entire county can only be attributed to gross ignorance or
carelessness.
PIONEER PASSES
J. H. Derevan, one of the old time residents of Alturas, passed away
inst. week and his funeral was conducted under the auspices of the Odd
Fellows Lodge, of which Order he was a prominent member for many years.
The name of Joe Derevan is a familiar word in fraternal, political and
business matters of Modoc County, and while he was living on borrowed
time, being 78 years of age, his many friends deeply regret his death.
SERVICEMAN ANSWERS CALL
At his ranch in Long Valley, Nevada, near Vya, George Phillip Greathouse
passed away, on January 17th, 1925. He had suffered most of the time
since returning from the Army in Dec. 1919. George Phillip Greathouse
was born near Bridgeville, Humboldt Co., Cal., Nov. 12, 1899. He was the
eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. T. B. Greathouse, brother of Myrel Greathouse
and Mrs. Ruth V. Leal, of Brownsville, Yuba County; Uncle of Donnie Leal.
He received his education in the public and high schools of Humboldt and
Mendocino Counties and Santa Rosa, where his fathers people resided and
his own family spent the winters for many years. His mother being left a
widow in Dec. 1915, young Greathouse left high school to help care for
his younger sister and brother, and when the call came for volunteers in
April 1917, he was one of first to answer his countrys call. He served
two years and nine months, eighteen months of which was spent with the A.
E. F. in Siberia, where he contracted tuberculosis of the lungs and
stomach. After returning home in the summer of 1919, he did light work
for sometime in a mill and box factory at Brownsville, Cal., later on
going to the Coast, where his grandmother and uncle reside, but the
climate was too severe so he returned home and in the spring of 1923, he
came to this part of the State with F. E. Stephenson, now his stepfather,
and went with him to Long Valley, Nevada, where he filed on a 640 acre
homestead, joining W. M. Stephensons ranch there. Being much benefited
by the dry climate of a high altitude, he made his home most of the time
since, except a few months, which he spent with relatives at Rackerby,
Cal. He returned to Long Valley last Oct. with his younger brother,
Myrel, to try the winter climate there as he had another set back in
health, he decided to make Long Valley his permanent home, as he had been
so much improved during his eight months visit there before. His father
and mother came up here to spend the winter in order to be near him. He
had been bedfast since Dec. 6, 1924. Always of a kind and loving nature
he was very easily cared for. He was the oldest grandson of Mrs. M. P.
Stansberry, of Hydesville, Humboldt Co.: nephew of G. L., W. N. and R. R.
Stansberry of Humboldt Co., also of Mrs. Arad Howe of Santa Rosa and Mrs.
C. L. Wilson, of Calistoga.
His funeral took place from the M. E. Church in Cedarville Monday P.M.,
directed by Undertaker Kerr and assisted by the I.O.O.F. Order, his
stepfather being a member of the Order, services at the Church and grave
being conducted by Rev. R. L. Waggoner, pastor of the Church. He spoke
of the age old comfort, to which the millions look, and which is a
comfort to the stricken mother and which may be summed up in the
following lines:
For a little while we are parted from those who love us best
Who gains the goal before us,
And enters into rest.
Those acting as pallbearers were; John Reynolds, Ted Strief, Ira A.
Darst, Ed Ghrist, Ray Hill, and Lewis Fisher. Interment took place in
the Odd Fellows cemetery.
Prof. Lewis is reported on the sick list.
George Miller was thrown from his horse last evening and had his
collarbone fractured and otherwise injured.
Born near Cedarville, Cal., Jan. 14th, 1925, to the wife of Lemuel L.
Lake, a son Willie Lee Lake, weight eight pounds.
A young man named Taylor Dean was killed one day last week at a sheep
camp in the Tule Lake Country by the accidental discharge of a pistol.
Jess Parman and wife were up from Eagleville several days the past week,
visiting their daughter, Mrs. Harry Cannon and family.
Joe Dollarhide, formerly of this place, and Miss Capitola Quigley were
married at Westwood, Jan. 11th, Rev. Green, officiating.
Mrs. Foster, who lives near Reederville, was bitten on the arm by a dog
one day last week. Two days later the dog died of rabies and she is now
taking the Pasteur treatment from Dr. Kennedy.
Cressler Robinson and bride arrived last Thursday from Chico and will
reside here, and their many friends are glad to see them. They have been
touring the southern part of the State on a honeymoon trip.
CARD OF THANKS We thank each person in Surprise Valley and also in Long
Valley, for the great kindness shown us, (strangers in your valleys)
during the sickness and death of our beloved son and brother, George
Phillip Greathouse.
Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Stephenson
M. R. Greathouse
Mrs. Ruth V. Leal
While feeding cattle last Sunday, Bert Simson broke thru a board in the
hay rack, on which he stepped and in falling he caught hold of top of a
stake, which lacerated the palm of his hand, but the wound is not thought
to be serious.
JANUARY 28, 1925
BIRTHDAY PARTY
A pleasant surprise party was tendered, Mrs. A. T. Harris last Thursday
at the residence of Mrs. James Deimer, in honor of her 78th birthday, at
which were present, Mesdames A. E. Rinehart, T. B. Sizer, E. R. Tyervar,
R. L. Waggoner, Kate Gooch, Wm. Rinehart, Gladys Wentzell, James Deimer,
Jesse Strotts, Frank Wheeler. Mrs. Harris is the mother of E. L. Crowel
the Long Valley mail contractor, and her may friends wish her the return
of many happy birthdays. She was the recipient of a number of handsome
presents. Cake and Chocolate were served and a general good social time
was had.
Last Monday evening Dr. Kennedy removed the tonsils of Pete Ediverria.
It was somewhat of a difficult operation, but was successfully completed
and the patient is getting along fine at this writing.
Born Near Cedarville, Cal., Jan. 26, 1925, to the wife of John Conklin,
a son
Born At Lake City, Cal., Jan. 28, 1925, to the wife of Clinton Jones, a
son
Born At Alturas, Cal., Jan. 17, 1925, to Mr. and Mrs. Joe Gloster, a
son; weight nine pounds.
The difference between happiness and trouble is that happiness has to be
cranked, while trouble has a self-starter.
W. L. Turner left Monday for San Francisco and may remain there
indefinitely, as Mrs. Turners health has not improved.
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SURPRISE VALLEY RECORD CEDARVILLE, MODOC COUNTY, CAL.
DECEMBER 3, 1924
PASSED AWAY
Fred P. Cronemiller, Postmaster at Lakeview and for twelve years editor
of the Lake County Examiner, passed away at his home in Lakeview last
Thursday at the age of 64 years. By his death, Lake County loses one of
its best and most energetic citizens, a man of high ideals and
conscientiousness in all his work. Honest with all, generous in times of
need and genial in his intercourse with his fellow man inspired the
confidence of the people and he was chosen to positions of
responsibility, and that confidence was never betrayed. To the wife and
children, the Record extends sincere sympathy in their sad hour of
bereavement.
Goodbye, old pal, goodbye.
Claude Heard is now to be found behind the counter in Denehys store.
Born Near Cedarville, Cal., Nov. 30th, to the wife of Ray Tierney, a
son
Mode Page and Everett Eachus were here from Ashland for a few days last
week and report times lively around Klamath Falls.
Sheriff Sharp arrested a couple of men one night last week, named Harding
and Mills, for bootlegging and they are now boarding at the county
restaurant.
Mrs. I D McCormick and Raymond Grove, of Reno, arrived at Eagleville some
days ago on a visit to their parents, Mr. and Mrs. D. H. Grove and other
relatives and friends.
Alturas gets almost everything that is coming to it these days and has
now added a case of diptheria, smallpox and epidemic of whooping cough to
its collection. However, the smallpox and diptheria cases are mild and
quarantined and no danger of the spread of the diseases is apprehended.
DECEMBER 10, 1924
Arthur Dunn and wife arrived here from Burns, Oregon last week, on a
visit to Mrs. Dunns parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. Wentzell.
Mr. and Mrs. Wm Mullins have both been quite ill during the past week but
are able to be around again.
We are informed that Thos D. Jones has purchased the residence property
on Townsend St., from Walter A. Johnstone, and will take possession
shortly.
DECEMBER 17, 1924
Fred Wallace returned last week from Reno, where he went to have
treatment for his eye, which was injured by an accident at the fire last
January. We are glad that he is improving.
Born Near Cedarville, Cal., Dec. 10, 1924, to the wife of Robert Baty,
a son.
Married
Basil C. Robinson was married to Miss Goldia Briles at Chico, December
14, 1924. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. B. B. Robinson, of this
place and is a most exemplary young man, and the bride, the daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. Lakin Briles, of Chico, is a most estimable young lady. The
young couple are well known here and are graduates of the S. V. U. H. S.
and recognized as being among the best and most popular among our young
people. The Record, along with a host of friends, joins in wishing the
young couple a long and happy married life.
Wm P. Evarts, wife and baby left last week for Lovelock, Nev., where they
will reside in the future, and where Mr. Evarts has leased and will
conduct a creamery.
Mrs. Wm Rinehart and two small children are reported quite ill this week.
Mrs. John Bailey went to Eagleville Friday to take care of her mother,
Mrs. Barber, who is suffering with a severe cold.
Otha Wood was in from Long Valley and stated that more antelope will be
captured this winter for placing in different Parks.
Dr. W. H. Patterson, Mr. and Mrs. James D. Patterson and family and Mrs.
Maude Barnhart and family, who will go to Reno, where they expect to lose
reside in the future. We regret to lose then, and the best wishes of
their many friends follow them wherever they may go.
DECEMBER 24, 1924
Mrs. Thos Quirk and children of Nevada are spending the holidays with Mr.
and Mrs. Lem Toney.
Perry McDaniels made a business visit to Lakeview and reports very cold
weather in that section.
Mr. and Mrs. Sid Street left last Monday for Orland and will remain in
the citrus belt during the winter.
F. E. Bush returned home last Monday from San Francisco, where he
underwent a minor surgical operation, from which he is recovering nicely.
DECEMBER 31, 1924
REESE HAWKINS ANSWERS CALL
Word was received here last Sunday that Reese Hawkins, a prominent
resident of Lakeview, had died that morning, at Oakland. Mr. Hawkins was
a man of sterling worth and was highly respected by all who knew him and
for many years past has been Treasurer of Lake County and his many warm
friends will sadly miss him. He was a brother of our fellow townsman,
Henry Hawkins, to whom we extend sincere sympathy in his bereavement.
Born Near Cedarville, Cal., Dec. 17th, 1924, to Mr. and Mrs. Harry
Hill, a son
Born In Cedarville, Cal., Dec. 23rd, 1924, to Mr. and Mrs. Pete
Bengochea, a son
In alighting from an auto last Sunday, Mrs. Harry Rinehart slipped on the
ice and fell, breaking her right arm just above the wrist.
Last Sunday Wm. Fraley stopped his auto truck at the watering trough and
got out to fill the radiator, when the machine commenced to slide
backwards going over the grade and turning over. A side from spilling
the load but little damage was done.
One day, last week Arthur Allenwoods car collided with a buggy driven by
Thos Tierney, totally wrecking the latter, but fortunately hurting no
one. The impact threw Tom up thru the buggy top, cutting a whole through
his leather cap.
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SURPRISE VALLEY RECORD CEDARVILLE, MODOC COUNTY, CAL.
NOVEMBER 5, 1924
Mr. and Mrs. Bert Simson returned from a three weeks visit to Los Angeles
and Pasadena, where Mrs. Simson represented Eagle Chapter at the Grand
Chapter. As they used us for ballast on the rear seat of the car, we can
state that they had a most enjoyable time.
E. L. Eachus leaves this week for Ashland, where he expects to make his
future home, and where he will conduct a service station.
Cedar Rebekah Lodge tendered Mrs. Nora Street a farewell party last week,
at which a pleasant time was had. Mrs. Street leaves this week for San
Jose where she will join her daughters who are attending school and
expects to make her home there. Mrs. Street is an active members and
will be greatly missed in fraternal circles.
NOVEMBER 12, 1924
Ben Harriman was in from Long Valley last week and reports every thing
well out that way. He informed us that while riding over the grounds
last summer where a train of emigrants had been murdered years ago near
Massacre Lake, he saw a mound attracting his attention by its peculiar
color and on removing the earth the bones of a human being were
unearthed. Several skulls and jawbones were found, the latter with teeth
intact. Charcoal was also found in the mound and other things in use in
times long ago. He says that there are six other mounds there and later
on he intends exploring them. Whether these mounds contain the remains
of whites or Indians remains to be proven, but as the massacre occurring
at that place it is probable that they contain the remains of ill-fated
emigrants.
Born Near Cedarville, Cal., Oct. 21st, to the wife of Guy Gooch, a son,
weight 10 lbs.
James O Dell of this place was stricken with a slight stroke of
paralysis one-day last week and is doing as well as could be expected.
His sister at Portland was wired for and she will arrive here Thursday.
NOVEMBER 19, 1924
Mrs. Boyd and little son, of Duck Lake, are taking Pasteur treatment by
Dr. Kennedy. They nursed a dog that was sick and subsequently died. The
head was sent to Reno and rabies found in a distinct form. It was feared
that the lady and little one had become inoculated as both had sores when
treating the dog.
Susanville has got the smallpox. Look out for it.
NOVEMBER 26, 1924
OLIVER P. KISTLER PASSES
Oliver P. Kistler, who for many years conducted a mercantile business
here and who later moved to Santa Rosa, died at Oakland on the 17th
inst., death being due to heart failure. He has a host of warm friends
who exceedingly regret to hear of his death. He was a manly man, honest
in all his dealings and ever ready to help the needy. He is survived by
a son and daughter and one brother, Capt. A. C. Kistler, of Santa Rosa.
The Plaindealer states that there is a case of smallpox in Alturas, the
victim being the nine-year-old son of Herbert Cook.
Joshua Strief, of Lake City, was down one day last week and had a
surgical operation performed by Dr. Kennedy, by which a large abnormal
growth was removed from his knee and he is getting along nicely.
Mrs. Wm Mullins is suffering from the effects of blood poisoning in both
hands but we are glad to learn that her condition is improving.
While working on a concrete mixer last Sunday, Perry McDaniels had the
misfortune to getting his hand caught in the machinery, breaking several
of the bones in the hand and badly bruising it.
Married At Marysville, Cal., Nov. 22, 1924, Miss Orpha Street and Brace
Redabaugh. They at once left for West Virginia and will reside there in
the future. Congratulations.
Wm Evarts and wife left for Reno this week where Mr. Evarts has a
position in a creamery. Fred Wallace will accompany them and remain
there for a couple of weeks and have his eyes treated.
Married At Santa Ana, Cal., Nov. 17, 1924, Miss Thelma Strotts to J. W.
Wilbur. The newly married couple will reside at Santa Ana. We, with the
many friends of the bride, extend hearty congratulations.
Joseph Harris of this place will leave this week for Marysville where he
expects to remain during the winter. He will take a band of cattle with
him and ship them from Alturas and they will be wintered in the vicinity
of Marysville where there is now plenty of fine pasture.
In attempting to pass a wagon while going down the grade one day last
week, Wm Hotchkiss was seriously but not fatally injured by his machine
running off the grade and overturning. The accident occurred near
Lakeview while passing a wagon on the grade.
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I slipped up and did not identify which Big Valley I was referring to.
This "Big Valley" is in the western corner of Lassen & Modoc Counties,
California.
Sorry for the slip up.
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Early Settlers of Big Valley
Name Date Name Date Name Date
Herrick, Ellis* 1866 Kenyon, Lewis 1871 Wayman, Ben* 1875
Anderson, Harmon* 1869 Mayfield, ? 1871 Woodin, James 1875
Arnett, Jim* 1869 Mayhew, C. A. 1871 Harbert, Lee* 1876
Beardsley,? 1869 McNemar, John 1871 Harbert, William* 1876
Dale, Wm.* 1869 Myers, Fred 1871 Kellog, Elijah 1876
Dibble, Sam* 1869 Nash, C. H. 1871 McCrary, J. F.* 1876
Eades, Granville* 1869 Nash, L. A. 1871 Watson, Milt 1876
Godon, Patrick 1869 Perkins, Chas. 1871 Bieber, N. 1877
Gordon, Thomas 1869 Pleish, Theodoe 1871 Brown, H. S.* 1877
Harper, R. A.* 1869 Selby, Wm. 1871 Brown, John 1877
Harris, L.W. 1869 Sheldon, D. 1871 Brownell, D. R*. 1877
Hartley, Bill 1869 Swigart, John 1871 Brownell, DeWitt* 1877
Herrick, Mike 1869 Wilson, Joe 1871 Cook, Wm 1877
Herrick, Tip 1869 Woodmansee, Chas. 1871 Philliber, Clinton 1877
Hillman, Bob 1869 Babcock, Chester* 1872 Way, Arad* 1877
Hillman, Isaith 1869 Bean, George* 1872 Dowell, Frank* 1878
McClure, Thomas* 1869 Blaske, M. 1872 Harvey, Joshua* 1878
McDowell, A.G.* 1869 Burgett, Wm. 1872 Lamburth, W. F.* 1878
Mckendry, A. C. 1869 Curry, Joe 1872 Southard, Tom* 1878
Nebeker, Sam* 1869 Edres, P. F. 1872 Coates, Amos 1879
Niles, J.* 1869 Hoyt, R. C.* 1872 Eliott, George 1879
Ogden, John 1869 Kenyon, Chas.* 1872 Finley, Jim 1879
Osburn, Tom 1869 Kenyon, Frank 1872 Finley, John 1879
Palmer, Chas. 1869 Marcus, John 1872 Gibbons, John 1879
Purdon, ? 1869 Montgomery, Hugh 1872 Vaugn, John 1879
Rice, G. H. 1869 Roney, Wm. 1872 Bath, Ben* 1880
Rickets, R. A. 1869 Schooler, Chas. 1872 Cooper, Benjamin 1880
Sheldon, ? 1869 Simpson, Alf* 1872 Page, Wm. E. 1880
Turnbull, Thomas 1869 Smith, Ben* 1872 Avilla, Joe ?
Cannon,J.C. 1870 Smith, Chas. 1872 Bath, John * ?
Carmichael, Mose* 1870 Stone, Norton* 1872 Courtwright, Alex ?
Craig, John* 1870 Vestal, T. H.* 1872 Edelin, Ray ?
Fulstone, J. H.* 1870 Walker, J. J. 1872 Grover, J. C. ?
Greig, Andy* 1870 Anderson, Martin* 1873 Grover, J. R. ?
Hall, Calvin 1870 Bouchard, John 1873 LaPoint, G. ?
Kosper, Fred 1870 Hopkins, L. H. 1873 Miller, Wes ?
Myers, Chas. 1870 Knight, G. H. 1873 Straton, Gabe ?
Small, Henry 1870 Lonkey, Jackary 1873 Talbot, Tom ?
Studley, Ben* 1870 Packwood, J. K.* 1873 Walsh, John ?
Thompson, George 1870 Peterson, Peter 1873 Walsh, Peter ?
Arnett, Wm.* 1871 Roseberry, T. A. 1873
Calavan, W. L. 1871 Summers, Thomas* 1874
Carpenter, L. C.* 1871 White, J. B.* 1874
Gerig, Antone* 1871 Wilson, Sam* 1874
Gerig, Karl* 1871 Bennett, George* 1875
Gerig, William* 1871 Briscoe, W. J. 1875
Hurlburt, Isaiah 1871 Cannon, Ira* 1875
Jones, Henry 1871 Hockman, Theodore 1875
*Families which I have some information on.
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