SURPRISE VALLEY RECORD CEDARVILLE, MODOC COUNTY, CAL.
WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 1, 1924
A SHOWER
Last Thursday afternoon, Mrs. B. B. Robinson entertained the members of
Bonner Chapter, No. 232, who tendered a shower in honor of Miss Maybeth
Miller, who is soon to become the bride of John Reynolds the date of
the wedding has not been announced. Why did I Kiss That Girl was
played on the grafonola, then each responded with a stunt as their
names were called, after which refreshments were served and a delightful
time was had. The Chapter presented the bride-to-be with an elegant
dinner set and other presents and also showered her with hearty
congratulations and best wishes for future happiness. The following were
present:
Mrs. Grant Adams, Mrs. Seyton Baker, Mrs. C. E. Cummins, Mrs. Thos
Hayes, Mrs. D. S. Denehy, Miss Gay Delmas, Mrs. Roy Gooch, Mrs. W. E.
Hill, Miss Cassie Johnstone, Mrs. Frank Kerr, Mrs. Leon B. Lewis, Mrs. Wm
Mullins, Miss Mary Mullins, Mrs. George S. Miller, Mrs. L. N. Pabst, Mrs.
Jas Patterson, Mrs. Prewitt, Mrs. Warren Robinson, Mrs. Christy Smith,
Mrs. R. H. Stanley, Miss Faye Stanley, Mrs. Jennie Simson, Mrs. Bert
Simson, Mrs. Thos Sizer, Mrs. John Sly, Mrs. Nora Street, Mrs. Jesse
Stiner, Mrs. Irving W. Snow, Mrs. Wm Turner, Mrs. Raymond Turner, Mrs.
Martha Wylie, Mrs. Young.
During the past few days, Lew McCulley, Allan McCulley, Frank Addington,
Pete Dollarhide, John Jacobs and Burr Beebe killed and brought in a fine
buck each.
DAVID BATY ANSWERS CALL
We unintentionally omitted to mention the death of David Baty last week.
David Baty was one of the old pioneer settlers in Surprise Valley,
making his home at Fort Bidwell, for the past several years, he has been
in ill health and went to Oakland for medical treatment, where he died.
His remains were brought to Bidwell and interred on the 21st of
September. He leaves a large family to whom the Record, along with many
other friends, extends sympathy to the bereaved ones.
HENRY POLANDER PASSES
The death of John Henry Polander an old resident of Surprise Valley and
Modoc County came as a great shock to his many friends. Mr. Polander
passed away at the home of his son, Herbert Polander at Settle,
Washington. He was in good health until stricken with paralysis on Aug.
3, 1924, falling unconscious soon afterwards and remained unconscious
until the end. He was born in Wisconsin, Sept. 18, 1850, came to
California with his parents when a child.
In 1875, he was married to Miss Rebecca Smith of Eagleville; this union
was blessed with five children, three boys and two girls. Later in life
he lost his beloved wife, one son and two daughters.
Later on he bade his old time friends and brother J. R. Polander of Lake
City, Cal., and other relatives, farewell hunting a new location,
locating a Boise, Idaho for a number of years and when old age came upon
him, he made his home with his son, Herbert E. Polander of Seattle,
Washington, for 4 years until called home. He was aged 73 years 11
months. He leaves to mourn his loss a sister, Mattie Bone, of Klamath
Falls, Oregon, one brother, J. R. Polander, of Lake City, Cal., and two
sons, Johnnie Polander of Crome, Ore., Herbert Polander, Seattle,
Washington, besides a number of relatives and a host of friends. The
funeral services were held at the Home Undertaking Parlors, where many
friends viewed the remains of an old time friend. In Surprise Valley, he
leaves many relatives and a host of friends to mourn his loss.
Our dear father has gone and left us.
Bert Wardell, former manager of the Bieber bank, has been arrested,
charged with the misappropriation of the bank funds.
M. R. Likins, former resident of Fort Bidwell passed away at his home at
Vacaville, Sept. 11th, after a lingering illness. He was the father of
Mrs. Olin Johnson, formerly of this place.
WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 8, 1924
Born At Eagleville, Cal., Oct. 3, 1924, to the wife of Jesse Stephens,
a daughter
It is reported here that S. T. Kistler is in a San Francisco hospital on
account of injuries received while riding in an auto between here and
Alturas, enroute to S. F., by being thrown against the top of the car
when a bump was struck lacerating his head which became infected and his
condition is considered somewhat grave.
A. N. Slinkard, of Eagleville, was reported quite ill last Sunday
requiring the services of Dr. Kennedy.
WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 15, 1924
Cyrus Daniels has bought out Johnnie Buchers Pool Parlor and take charge
this week.
NUPTIALS
Married At Alturas, Cal., Oct. 6th, 1924, Mrs. Grace Finmand and Fred
Street, both of Eagleville. Congratulations.
Married In Susanville, Cal., Oct. 7th, 1924, Thos D. Jones of this
place, and Miss Harriett Howard, of Reno. They are now occupying the
Wood residence on Center Street. Congratulations.
Married At Alturas, Cal., Oct. 10th, 1924, Claude Heard and Miss Della
Stiner, both of Lake City, Cal. their many friends extends
congratulations to the newly weds and wish them unbounded happiness and
prosperity.
Married At Kansas City, MO, Sept. 27, 1924, Miss Alice Triplett and
John T. Rohde. The bride is a sister of Mrs. Thos J. Meredith, of
Alturas, and formerly attended the Surprise Valley high School and has
many friends here who wish her a joyous future.
INJURIES PROVE FATAL
The many friends of Sam t. Kistler, who left here last week for Berkeley
were shocked to hear that he died from the effects of an accident
sustained while on the way down by being thrown against one of the bows
in the top of the auto in which he was riding, cutting a gash in the top
of his head. Infection set in and later caused his death. Mr. Kistlers
kindly nature won for him the respect and friendship of all with whom he
came in contact. His many friends here are grieved to hear of his death
and extend deepest sympathy to Mrs. W. A. Johnstone, his daughter, and
her family, who now reside in Berkeley.
Mr. Maupin, of Bidwell, wishes us to correct the statement made in last
weeks Record that Mr. Kistler was injured while going from here to
Alturas as he made the trip over the mountain with Mr. Maupin and arrived
safely in Alturas. The accident occurred later while on his way to
Berkeley.
Born At Eagleville, Cal., Oct. 7, 1924 to the wife of Carroll Baty a
son
E. L. Eachus and Noel Heard and families expect to move to Ashland,
Oregon, soon where they expect to make their future homes.
WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 22, 1924
Married at Alturas, Cal., Oct. 19, 1924, John Reynolds and Miss Maybeth
Miller, both of Cedarville, Cal., Rev. Treadwell, officiating. Their
many friends join in wishing the young couple unbounded happiness and
prosperity.
Died At Lake City, Cal., Oct. 21, 1924, Lena, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
Marion Carter, aged 29 years. Her remains were interred at Lake City
today. She has been an invalid since birth.
WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 29, 1924
We are informed that J. B. Bolin was injured by an auto accident some
weeks ago died at Modesto last week. He was one of the pioneer settlers
of this valley and is survived by his wife and one daughter, Mrs. Wm
Gilham, and other relatives.
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