SURPRISE VALLEY RECORD CEDARVILLE, MODOC COUNTY, CAL.
WEDNESDAY AUGUST 6, 1924
Vern Linville, wife and son, and Mrs. Cockrell were over from Alturas
last Sunday visiting Mrs. Linvilles parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Powers
of Eagleville.
PASSING OF HARRY D. COOK
The sudden death of Harry D. Cook last Wednesday morning was a sad shock
to his many friends. He had been around as usual and on Tuesday
afternoon helped in the hay field. During the night he however, suffered
from a severe pain in the region of the heart and in the shoulder, and in
the morning arose as usual, but when called to breakfast, he stated that
he did not care for any, and seated himself in a chair from which, a
moment later, fell to the floor. He was picked up and placed in his bed,
but was evidently dead when placed on the bed.
His remains were laid to rest in the Eagleville cemetery Thursday
afternoon, the funeral ceremonies being conducted under the auspices of
Surprise Valley Lodge No. 235, F. &A.M. of which he was an esteemed
member. Harry Cook was born in Missouri and was about 54 years of age.
In 1896, he married to Miss Mattie Hornback, who passed away about five
years ago. He was a man well liked by all a good neighbor, a stanch
friend and a loving husband and father. He leaves to mourn his loss six
children, Lyle, Madge, Fern, Carol, Neal and Elmer and on brother, R. F.
Cook, and two sisters, Mrs. Seyton Baker and Mrs. Henry Hughes to whom
the record, along with many friends extend heartfelt sympathy in their
sad bereavement.
ANOTHER PIONEER GONE
By the passing of Peter Peterson at Santa Ana on July 24th, at the home
of his daughter, the ranks of the old pioneers of this valley were still
further depleted, and of the first settlers of this valley only a few
remain. Mr. Peterson was born in Ohio in 1839, and was over 84 years of
age. He, with his wife came to Surprise Valley in 1864 being one of the
first settlers in the valley. The name of Peter Peterson will always be
associated with the early history of the valley, as it was by such
stalwart men as he that the valley was transformed from a salvage
wilderness to the beautiful place it now is. He represented Modoc County
in the Assembly one term, and always enthusiastic for those things that
tended to advance the interests of the county. He was highly esteemed
throughout the county and his many friends tender their sympathy to the
sadly bereaved ones. He leaves several children to mourn his loss, Mrs.
Josephine Brown, Mrs. Emma Cardwell, Mrs. Elizabeth Sargent, Charles,
Harry, Edward and Alvaro Peterson.
Dr. Kennedy removed the tonsils of Clyde Gooch last week and he is
getting along nicely.
Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Rinehart and Miss Dorothy Rinehart made a visit to
Westwood last week.
Miss Edna Finmand had her tonsils removed last Saturday by Dr. Kennedy
and is reported to be getting along splendidly.
WEDNESDAY AUGUST 13, 1924
NOT A COMPLETE PAPER
WEDNESDAY AUGUST 26, 1924
Joe Franklin one of the pioneer residents of Lakeview, died at Berkeley
last week.
Fred M. Martin, well known throughout the valley and one of our highly
esteemed residents, passed away at Fort Bidwell last Monday after an
illness of nearly two months. His many friends regret to hear of his
death and extend sympathy to the two sons who are left to mourn his
death.
MARION HUGHES PASSES
Marion Hughes, former County clerk and prominently known throughout
Modoc, died at Alturas on the 11th inst., after an illness of only four
days, death resulting from pneumonia. Marion Hughes was a most exemplary
man and was held in the highest esteem by his many friends and who deeply
sympathize with his wife and family in their sad affliction. His remains
were laid to rest in the Alturas cemetery, the funeral service being
conducted under the auspices of the Masonic Lodge, of which he was a
highly honored member.
WORTHY COUPLE MARRIED
On Sunday evening, august 10th, after church there was a little service
at the parsonage, in which two young persons were much interested, Miss
Jewel Claire Finley, of Gerlach, became the wife of Ben L. Johnson. The
bride was accompanied by her mother and brother and the Rickseckers,
guests of the Manse were present. The short form of the ring Service
was used and the ceremony was delightfully impressive. Many friends join
in wishing Mr. and Mrs. Johnson unbounded happiness and prosperity.
WEDNESDAY AUGUST 27, 1924
DEATH OF FREDERICK M. MARTIN
Frederick M. Martin died at Fort Bidwell, Cal., Aug. 18, 1924, of
typhoid fever and complications, aged 56 years, 5 months and 2 days. He
was a native of Newport, Vermont, and came to Surprise Valley at the age
of fifteen years.
He was married October 24th, 1894, to Vinnie B. Garrett. To this union
was born four children: Merrill M., Uva O., Eldred T., and Joseph F. In
1911, death called his wife, leaving him alone to care for his children,
two of whom since passed away; Uva O., who died Jan. 26th, 1921 and
Eldred T., Dec. 17, 1921, victims of the flu epidemic. He leaves Merrill
M. and Joseph F. of a once happy and prosperous family. Fred, as he was
best known to his friends, was a man of sterling character and will be
greatly missed in the community where he lived for so long.
Services were held Wednesday, Aug. 20th, at the church, conducted by
Rev. Shoemaker. He was laid to rest in the family plot in the Fort
Bidwell cemetery under the auspices of W. O. W. Lodge, of which he was a
charter member.
We wish to thank the many friends who gave so generously of their time
and sympathy during the ten long weeks of the suffering and passing of
our father and brother, especially to Dr. Coates, who was untiring in his
efforts.
Merrill M. Martin
Joseph F. Martin
W. T. Garrett
Mrs. M. L. Fitzgerald
Mrs. George Bucher
Born In Cedarville, Cal., August 17th, 1924, to Mr. and Mrs. Sydney
Harris, a 10-pound son Edward Lynn Harris
Mrs. Gladys Wentzell underwent an operation on her arm some days ago by
Dr. Kennedy, and was greatly benefited.
Well, by gum, theyre now trying to locate the old original Garden of
Eden in Nevada. Nevada has gold, silver, copper iron, and gypsum mines
as well as hoboes, bootleggers and we see no earthly reason why she
shouldnt have a Garden of Eden or two within her borders.
MRS EMELINE DODSON DEAD
Mrs. Emeline Dodson, 89 died Saturday morning at the home of her
daughter, Mrs. George Wells after an illness lasting several months.
Mrs. Dodson was the widow of William Dodson. She was a native of
Illinois and had lived in California 64 years and in Selma 32 years.
She is survived by four sons and three daughters: F. A., J. N., J. C.
Dodson of Selma and L. M. Dodson of Washington, Mrs. George Phillips and
Mrs. George Wells of Selma and Mrs. A. B. Hughes of Whittier.
Funeral services were held at 4 oclock at the First Christian Church
here, Rev. George F. Tinsley officiated. Burial was in the Selma
Cemetery. Byrne and Robinson had charge of the arrangements. She with
her husband came to Cedarville in 1864 leaving there in 1892 and coming
to Selma. Selma Irragator.
Last Monday morning Joshua Strief, Lake City, started up his gas engine
and while he had his finger over the intake it backfired, ignited the
gasoline and badly burned his hand and set his clothes on fire. He came
to Cedarville for medical treatment and Dr. Kennedy dressed his injuries
and in a few weeks will be able to use his hand again.
Mrs. Ernest Cloud met with a serious accident one day last week, when her
horse ran away with her and she was thrown and her leg was broken between
the knee and hip. She is under the care of Dr. Kennedy and is getting
along nicely.
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