SURPRISE VALLEY RECORD CEDARVILLE, MODOC COUNTY, CAL.
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 1921
AUTO ACCIDENT
The first of the week, Sam Streig was taking a joy ride, and while near
Eagleville, his ford became unruly, turning over a few times, making
punkin pie of the windshield and top but still being able to bring Sam
to Lake City. Sam lost about three acres of cuticle off his calm
countenance, but otherwise he seemed to be still in the ring when he
arrived in the first city built in Surprise Valley; his home.
Born At Lake City, Cal., August 29, 1921, to Mr. and Mrs. Johnnie
Largent, an eight-pound boy.
Miss Mildred Street and Miss Annie Stephens left last week for Oakland,
where they will attend Business College this winter.
Wm Rinehart returned from below last Sunday, where he went to take his
son, Edward, who will attend school at San Rafael this winter.
About two weeks ago, fire consumed the barn, ninety tons of hay, four
saddles and three wagons belonging to Zetus Spalding, at his ranch in
Guano Valley, Nevada. The fire occurred at noon and the origin is
unknown.
Married At the Congregational Parsonage in Alturas, Cal., by Rev.
Clarke Selby, September 8, 1921, Miss Gertrude M. Nolan to Louis E.
Grove, both of Eagleville. The Record extends best wishes tot he young
couple for a long and happy life.
A report reached here yesterday, that a man camped at the stockyards, a
short distance of Alturas, was found last Saturday evening with his head
badly smashed, as the lone by some blunt instrument, and he died last
Monday night without regaining consciousness.
Grandpa Mickle sent us by F. E. Bush last Monday, a large squash, and
sent us word that it was a Harding squash. We dont want to disagree
with Grandpa, but we will say this, if President Harding achieves the
success in the administration of his office that Grandpa Mickle has in
raising squashes and other fine vegetables, his administration will go
down in history as being one of the best that the United States ever had.
In fact, the squash is of the sweet variety and just two feet in length.
Many thanks.
ACCIDENTALLY SHOT
Yesterday morning Albert Ward went in to the field near Bidwell to shoot
one of his steers that had gotten its leg broke. He shot at the animal
with a rifle but missed it, the bullet hitting a post and causing it to
go in a different direction and penetrated the body of an Indian at the
Bidwell Indian Camp. Mr. Ward knew nothing of the effect of the shot
until the Indians came down and told him about it, and on an examination,
being made on the post, which had deflected the course of the bullet, was
found. He at once wired for Dr. Kennedy, who went up and found the
Indian in a very serious condition, and he was brought to Dr. Coates
Sanitarium here, where everything possible is being done for him.
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 1921
RESIDENCE BURNED
The residence of Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Caldwell, east of town was burned
down this morning with most of its contents. About 1:30 oclock, Mr.
Caldwell ws awakened by the explosion of some cartridges and found the
building in flames. He rushed into an adjoining room and got his two
children and returned to their bedroom, and by closing the door managed
to save what was in the bedroom. Everything else was consumed. How the
fire started is a mystery. Mr. and Mrs. Caldwells many friends regret
to hear of their misfortune.
Frank Hansen cut a bad gash on his hand a few days ago while splitting
wood, and he now carrying his arm in a sling.
While cranking an auto one day last week the engine kicked back,
breaking the arm of Ethelbert Harris, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Harris.
Roy Gardner, the California bandit, who escaped from McNiel Island
federal prison about two weeks ago, is still at large and the officials
are at sea as to his whereabouts.
Young Royce and Allenwood, the two young men who broke jail last week
were brought before the Superior Court this week and plead guilty to
grand larceny. Judge Jamison set aside the former order of the court
sentencing them to the Reform school and sentenced them to from on to ten
years in States prison. Deputy Sheriff P. T. Bayley and Johnny
Householder took the boys to San Quentin.
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 1921
CASE DISMISSED
One day last week, Jack Donohoe borrowed a horse and buggy from A. R.
Johnstone to go after his clothes with. He kept on going, and last
Sunday, Deputy Sheriff Harrington took up the trail of the fugitive and
overtook him in Warner Valley, north of Plush, and brought him back and
lodged him in the Cedarville balstile. At Plush, he had sold the buggy
and harness.
FORGED A CHECK
Skeeter Hayden, a gentleman of color and an impulsive nature forged a
check on Glenn Hill for $85, collected the money and lit out for parts
unknown, but was overhauled at Susanville and brought back here last
Monday, and a preliminary hearing held before Judge Hayes who bound the
festive but misguided over to the Superior Court. Skeeter was a high
priced man, and demanded $5, for his services, but its dollars to
doughnuts that his wages will be less than that for the next several
years.
INFANTILE PARALYSIS HERE
Dr. Kennedy informed us that there are two definite cases of infantile
paralysis in the valley, the afflicted ones being Mrs. Jake Neasham and
May, the little eight-year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Parman,
the latter case being somewhat critical. Dr. Kennedy called Dr. Coppedge
of Alturas in consultation yesterday and the latter confirmed Dr.
Kennedys diagnosis. Mrs. Neasham is paralyzed from the waist down and
the little girls right shoulder and chest muscles are paralyzed. We
sincerely hope to hear of their recovery and that there may be no more
cases.
Mrs. Miller, an aged resident of Lake City, passed away at that place
Thursday.
Born At Alturas, Cal., September 23rd, 1921, to Mr. and Mrs. Everett
Wilson, a son.
While splitting wood last Sunday afternoon Forest Adams came near cutting
his hand off at the left wrist. The axe passed through the bone in the
arm, making a frightful wound.
Mrs. May Holden and Mrs. Irene Poole, nieces of the late Captain John
Jones and formerly of this place, looking into matters pertaining to the
estate of their uncle.
Married At the Congregational parsonage in Alturas, Cal., September 16,
1921, Delbert A. Smith, of Medford, and May West of Canby. The bride is
the daughter of Mrs. Ada Gans, formerly of this place.
Married At Alturas, Cal., September 23, 1921, Walter A. Stansbury to
Miss Althea M. Page, Rev. Selby officiating. The Record, along with
their many friends wish, he newly wedded couple a long, happy and
prosperous life.
Married At Alturas, Cal., September 18, 1921, Clinton C. Jones and Vera
May Wimer, both of Lake City, Cal. Both are well and favorably known in
this valley and their many friends extends hearty congratulations and
wish them a pleasant voyage over lifes sea.
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