SURPRISE VALLEY RECORD CEDARVILLE, MODOC COUNTY, CAL.
OCTOBER 7, 1925
CALLED HOME
Jesse Tuttle Herrin, young son of Mr. and Mrs. Laurence Herrin of Long
Valley passed away Sunday morning at the home of his grand parents in
Cedarville. He was born in Cedarville, October 30, 1918. Death came
after prolonged ill health. The little fellow attended school at 49
station and last summer, at Cedarville, united with the junior Republic
and the Sunday school of the local church. He was a manly little fellow,
obedient to his parents, respectful to elders and beloved by relatives
and friends. He leaves to mourn his loss his parents, an elder brother,
Boyd, grand parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Strotts, six aunts and other
relatives. The funeral was conducted by Rev. M. J. Williams, of the M.
E. Church and with music under the direction of Mrs. Leon B. Lewis,
assisted by five young ladies, high school students; the pallbearers also
being high school students. The sympathy of the entire community was
well shown to the bereaved by a large attendance at the funeral, which
comfortably filled the church.
A fire at Fort Bidwell some days ago destroyed two dwellings, houses
belonging to Henry Kober and Fred Sessions. The origin of the fire is
unknown.
The Sacramento Bee states that John R. Hornback plead guilty to the
charge of arson last week, in burning the store of K. G. Heard, at Chico
last winter, who was also convicted of the same crime. Both men lived in
this valley many years and their many friends deeply regret to hear of
their disgrace.
We unintentionally forgot to mention the death of Forrest Caldwell, who
dropped dead while playing golf at Woodland on September the fifth. He
was a brother-in-law to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Cummins of this place and
was highly esteemed by all who knew him.
Mr. and Mrs. Simson of Nebraska were here the first of the week on the
return to their home after visiting Wm. Simson of Long Valley for a time.
They were highly pleased with Surprise Valley and expressed the opinion
that the many opportunities offered by the valley had not been taken
advantage of.
One day last week the little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Christians, of
Alturas, had her fingers badly mangled in a cider press while here
visiting her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Smalls. (Christen)
Mrs. Thos D. Jones is reported quite ill with the after effects of the
flu.
Fred Wilson of Seattle is here visiting his brother, Thomas, and hopes to
capture a big buck.
We are informed that the little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Marriette,
of Long Valley is seriously ill.
Mrs. Strotts returned last Saturday evening from Escondido, being called
home by the death of her little grandson, Tuttle Herrin.
Mrs. Charles Suggett, said to be the first child born Modoc County, died
at College City last week. For years, she and her husband resided at
Eagleville and their old friends regret to hear of her death. She was
born at Eagleville in 1867.
Both Sheriff Sharp and District Attorney Laird are making a determined
effort to apprehend Arthur Pepperdine, who absconded with County funds,
and they went to Mexico, and followed different clues but so far have not
been able to locate him.
CARD OF THANKS We hereby express our sincere thanks to the many friends
who assisted us during the late illness and death of our little son and
grandson, Tuttle Herrin.
Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Herrin
Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Strotts and family
OCTOBER 14, 1925
A FAMILY REUNION
Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Stanley, of Cedarville, had a family reunion at their
home on Bonner Street, last Friday, at which were six children and
families were present, as follows: Mr. and Mrs. George Hanan, of Paisley;
Mr. and Mrs. James Dyke, of Lakeview, Ore.; Mr. and Mrs. Fred Stanley, of
North Bend, Ore.; Mr. and Mrs. David Baty, of Lake City; Mr. and Mrs.
Elmer McCulley, of Eagleville, Cal.; Mr. and Mrs. Roy Stanley, of this
place; Mr. and Mrs. John Dyke, of this place, were also present. This
was the first time in eighteen years that the family had been
all-together and a splendid time was enjoyed by all. One of the
outstanding features being a wonderful dinner participated in by all,
which was served at 2:30, after which a number of photographs were taken
to perpetuate the memory of the happy event.
Mrs. Katherine Garrett and two children, of Fullerton, have returned home
after a couple of months visiting her mother, Mrs. John Quirk, who lives
near Lake City. Mrs. Garrett was accompanied home by her brother, John
Quirk and bride, who will spend their honeymoon in the southern part of
the state.
James Dyke and wife were down last Friday on a short visit to relatives.
Mr. Dyke is now conducting the Lakeview Creamery.
Mr. and Mrs. John Benner, of Overton District, moved to town last week
and are occupying apartments at the Sanitarium.
Simon Drouillard, who for many years was a resident of this place, died
at Los Angeles, Oct. 5th. His many old time friends regret to hear of
his passing.
Fred Stanley and wife arrived here last Thursday from North bend, Oregon,
and may make up his mind to remain in this part of the country.
Lester Boston, who has been in the U. S. Navy the past year, stationed
Mare Island, arrived home Monday evening being met at Alturas by his
parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. R. Boston, and will remain for a few days
visit. He is pleased with his work and is looking fine.
An unusual sight was observed here last Friday when a wild mud-hen in a
little pool of water on Main Street, in front of Johnstones store. The
bird was captured and taken by Mr. Tibbitt to his ranch, where its wings
were clipped and it was placed on a big pond there with the idea of
making a pet of it.
Married At Alturas, Cal., Oct. 8, 1925, John William Quirk and Miss
Mary Janetta Weilmunster, both of Lake City, Cal., at the Congregational
Parsonage at Alturas, Rev. S. C. Carson officiating. The record extends
best congratulations to this worthy young couple and wishes them
unbounded happiness and prosperity.
Mrs. H. E. Anderson, who has been visiting her mother, Mrs. John Quirk,
of Lake City, for the past two months, returned to her home at Yerba
Linda some days ago. She was met at Oroville by her husband and the made
the trip from there in her car over the Coast route to their home and
taking in the beautiful scenery along that popular thoroughfare.
OCTOBER 21, 1925
DEATH OF LITTLE GIRL
Last Friday, October 16th, the angel of death again visited Cedarville
and took from the home of the parents the life of their little girl,
Mildred Agnes Marriette. The child was born march 27th, 1922 in Long
Valley, Nevada, and at the time of death was aged 3 year, 6 months and
twenty days.
Several weeks ago the parents brought their sick child to Cedarville
where they might have medical care, but neither competent nursing nor the
skill of the physician could save the young life.
The child was the beloved daughter of Mr. and Mrs. l. A. Marriette of
Long Valley, Nev. There also is a bereaved brother, Maxwell, aged 6
years.
The funeral was held at 3:30 oclock on last Saturday afternoon in the
Community Church, the services being conducted by the pastor Rev. M. J.
Williams, Music was furnished by a quartette of young ladies from the
High School, under the direction of Mrs. B. B. Robinson. The pallbearers
were youths from the local schools; interment was in the city cemetery.
The entire community showed its sympathy by a large attendance at the
funeral.
BITTEN BY COYOTE
Last Monday morning while little Barbara Johnstone, daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. Arch Johnstone, was playing with a younger sister in the yard at
their home near Lake City, a coyote came into the yard, and thinking it
was a strange dog the little girl put her younger sister behind her and
tried to frighten the animal away when it bit her and escaped. Whether
it had the rabies or not is unknown, but coyotes rarely come around
houses unless they are infected. Little Barbara certainly did a brave
act in defending her little sister from the coyote.
A report reached here last Monday that it was thought that a man named
Fink at Eagleville had committed suicide. A few days ago he went into
the mountains leaving his money and watch on the table, and a note
telling his boy where to go in the event that he did not return. A posse
was organized to hunt for him, with what success has not been reported.
W. S. Painter, Lake City, while taking a load of fruit to Alturas, over
turned his wagon in Cedar Pass last Monday. Fortunately, he was not
injured, and after rounding up his team and reloading, his wagon went on
his way rejoicing.
While riding out east yesterday, the horse ridden by Roy Spangler, fell
throwing him to the ground, badly bruising his face and knocking out
quite a number of his teeth, and he was brought in to Dr. Kennedy for
treatment.
DEATH OF MRS JACOBS
Died In Lakeview, Ore., Oct. 9th, 1925, Mrs. O. W. Jacobs, of Adel,
Ore.
Ursula Marguerite Jacobs was born in South Fork, Siskiyou, County, Cal.,
April 29th, 1876 and died in Lakeview, Oregon, October 9th, 1925, aged 49
years, 5 months and 20 days. She came to Surprise Valley with her
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Messner in 1884 and was married to O. W.
Jacobs, May 8th, 1892.
Three sons were born to them, one passing away at birth and Merle and
Fred of Adel, Oregon. Mrs. Jacobs was a woman of wining personality, a
devoted wife and mother and daughter, and a true friend. She had been
very seriously ill since last March, and tho she had the very best of
care, both in Lakeview and Reno, she constantly grew worse.
Her courage and cheerfulness were a marvel to all who saw her, never
complaining, always fine when asked how she was feeling.
The end came October 9th, about 10 PM. Her remains were taken to Fort
Bidwell for interment Sunday, October 11th, where a large gathering of
relatives and friends paid their last respects to one whom they loved,
and mourned her early passing. She is survived by her husband, O. W.
Jacobs, two sons, Merle and Fred, her mother, Mrs. Marguerite Messner and
one brother, Jacob Messner, all of Adel, Oregon, one brother, F. G.
Messner of Fort Bidwell and one sister, Mrs. John Cronin of Bend Oregon.
The sympathy of the entire community is with them in their great sorrow.
Henry Hawkins left last week for the southland, where he goes in the hope
of improving his health.
When returning home from school last Monday the young son of Andy Neasham
was thrown from his horse, which stepped on his ankle, badly mashing it.
We wish to express to our friends everywhere our sincere appreciation of
the kindness and consideration shown during the illness and death of our
beloved baby.
Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Marriette
Fred Ash and Adam Rodgers of Bidwell, two of the old war-horses in Odd
Fellowship, passed through here last week for Eureka to attend a meeting
of the Grand Encampment.
Peggy, the little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Stephens, has been quite
ill the past week, but is now improving.
A letter from Prof. W. F. Young states that he is nicely located at
Willits where he is teaching in the High School, which has a forty-five
piece band and a splendid basketball team, and is well pleased with the
outlook for a most successful team.
OCTOBER 28, 1925
SUDDEN DEATH
Word was received here last Monday morning of the sudden death of Fred
Messner at, Fort Bidwell. It seems that he was milking his cow when he
fell over dead, presumably from heart failure. He was a resident of
Bidwell for many years and was a member of the Masonic Order at that
place and his many friends deeply regret to hear of his sudden death and
extend sincere sympathy to the bereaved ones. He leaves a wife, four
children and an aged mother to mourn his loss. It will be remembered
here that Mr. Messners father died suddenly, while dancing, several
years ago.
His remains will be interred in the cemetery at Bidwell, this afternoon,
funeral to be under the auspices of the Masonic Lodge. (Obituary in next
weeks issue)
E. C. Gooch, a former resident of this place, died at Los Angeles,
October the 18th. He has been a sufferer from rheumatism for a good many
years past and was 86 years old at the time of his death. He was a
brother of O. S. Gooch of this place and leaves a wife to mourn his loss.
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