SURPRISE VALLEY RECORD CEDARVILLE, MODOC COUNTY, CAL.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 6, 1921
MODOCS FIRST HOLD-UP
John Williams of Madeline, was held up and robbed of fifty dollars about
one oclock last Sunday morning at Alturas. He was on his way from the
childrens playground to the hotel when two men stepped out, one of whom,
caught him by the throat and admonished him to be quiet, while the other
went through his pockets and took the fifty dollars. This, we believe,
is the first hold-up in Modoc County, and was doubtless done by thugs
from the lower country. Hereto fore Modoc has been particularly free
from those vermin, but this summer some of them have come in and there
are some hard looking mugs in the bunch.
Leon R. Stanley, former editor of the Westwood Sugar Pine, has resigned
his position here and left for Oroville, Wednesday. Mr. Stanley was a
very active member of our staff and we regret very much to see him go,
but wish him much luck in his new location.
FOURTH AT VYA
A very enjoyable gathering was held in Long Valley on the Fourth and a
bounteous repast was enjoyed by all. Through the kindness of Mr. Wm
Rinehart, who contributed the ice, every one feasted on ice cream. Mrs.
Joe Stewart and little son were the guests of honor. Fireworks and
speeches were the main features of the Day.
An Indian girl died at the camp yesterday morning. A goiter caused her
death.
Mrs. Mina Auble, of Adin, is here this week visiting her daughter, Mrs.
Maude Keeney.
Lytal Simms and wife of Lakeview were over a few days ago, on a visit to
his uncle, J. F. Simms.
Mr. and Mrs. Hardwick arrived here from Sacramento last week and will
remain during the summer months.
W. A. McCombs arrived here from Alturas yesterday and was shaking hands
with his many old-time friends.
Last Saturday morning a slight frost nipped some of the tender vegetables
a little; something unusual this time of the year.
Miss Elma Johnson arrived here from Westwood last Sunday, on a short
visit to her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Johnson.
Fulton Heard, Miss Ida Heard, Elder W. A. Heard, and children and Miss
Wanda and Darrell left for Medford, Monday morning, and expect to be
absent for sometime.
Jos. Harris recently erected a neat residence on his ranch north of
Cedarville and is now putting a coat of paint on it. Billy Fox of Fort
Bidwell is doing the work, assisted by Percy Harris.
Married at Modesto, Cal., June 23, 1921, Miss Maud Cambridge to Foster
Ivy. Mauds many friends, here extend hearty congratulations and wish
them unbounded happiness and prosperity.
Mrs. E. H. Day, formerly a resident of this place, but now of Gazelle,
arrived here last Saturday on a short visit and her many friends were
truly glad to meet her again. Mrs. Day expects to reside in San Jose
this winter where her daughter, Miss Ruby will attend the College of the
Pacific. She was accompanied on her trip to Modoc by her son, Gerald and
Leland Williams.
Leon R. Stanley arrived at Alturas last Friday with the Westwood
Firemans Band and came on over here to visit the Record family and the
old home place for a few hours. For the past several years, he has been
editing the Westwood Sugar Pine and manager of Publicity department of
the Red River Lumber Company, but he has now severed his connection with
that company and will engage in the grocery business with his
brother-in-law, Clyde Jones at Oroville, and they expect to open their
new store the latter part of the week.
W. H. Simms, brother of J. F. Simms of this place, accompanied by his
wife arrived here some days ago and have been visiting Mr. and Mrs. J. F.
Simms. The brothers have not seen each other since 1873. Mr. and Mrs.
W. H. Simms home is in Missouri and are visiting relatives in the west.
We desire to hereby extend our sincere thanks to the people of
Cedarville, and also to the people of Parker Creek, for their kindness
and assistance during the illness and death of our wife and mother.
A. L. Page and Family
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hansen and children arrived here from Watsonville last
week, making the trip by auto, and are now occupying the McCloud
residence. Frank says it has been very warm there this year.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 13, 1921
NO EVIDENCE
Considerable comment has been on the article by the Records
correspondent, stating that the matter of the killing of an Indian by a
white man named Rhodes, at Alturas sometime ago, would be placed before
the Grand Jury for investigation, and while at Alturas last week, we
inquired into the matter some, and from all that we could learn, it seems
that the jury did right in dismissing the case. First, the Coroners
inquest exonerated Rhodes from blame. Later he was re-arrested and
examined before a jury and the case was dismissed. District attorney
Laird did everything possible to obtain evidence, but was unable to, as
the Indians told conflicting stories and Indian evidence at the best
has never had much weight in court affairs. We are satisfied that the
officials did everything possible in the case, and to bring it before the
Grand Jury would be only an added expense to the county without any
results being obtained.
Mrs. Fred Roberts, of Lookout is here visiting her daughter, Mrs. Floyd
Stimers.
Born At San Jose, Cal., July 3,1921, to Mr. and Mrs. John Murray, (nee
Hazel Monchamp), a boy.
Born At Modesto, Cal., July 6, 1921, to Prof. and Mrs. A. Rose, a 7 Œ
pound daughter, Gloria Ellen Rose.
Miss Emmeline Stimers and Mrs. Brophy and three children came up from
Oakland a few days ago and will spend a few weeks visiting their parents,
Mr. and Mrs. G. R. Stimers.
Will S. OBrien, formerly of Modoc, but now editor of the Marysville
Democrat, accompanied by his wife and Mrs. Westcott was here last Monday
morning and made us a brief but pleasant call. Time has dealt leniently
with Will and he is looking fine and doing well.
Harry E. Wood has purchased the Fall River Tidings and will take charge
of the paper at once. The Record wishes Harry success in his new
venture, and his is sure to be a winner for it is not far distant when
Fall River Mill will be one of the bustling cities of the north.
Back in Arkansas a few days ago, a bunch of cows being driven home acted
in a very frivolous and un-cowly manner and during the night several of
them died. The bodies were opened up to see what was the matter with
them, when it was discovered that they had eaten a lot of whiskey mash
which had been treated with a liberal amount of concentrated lye to make
the liquor age faster, and that was what caused the death of the animals.
The hootch, home brew or jackass brandy drinker takes a long shot at an
untimely end when he indulges in the beverage, but its no use for he
hasnt any more sense than a cow.
Mrs. George T. Cline, of Bidwell fell one day last week and hurt her
shoulder badly. She was brought to Cedarville and had an X-ray
examination, which showed that no bones, were broken or dislocated. She
is suffering severely with bruises and a possible rupture of some of the
musclinar attachments,
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