SVR 8/1929
by Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds
SURPRISE VALLEY RECORD – CEDARVILLE, MODOC COUNTY, CAL.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 7TH, 1929
WEDDING CEREMONY TAKES PLACE THIS AFTERNOON
At a simple home ceremony, Mrs. Catherine Terry, of this place, was married
at 3 o’clock this afternoon, to S. W. Lindsay, of Ralls, Texas, Rev. J. H.
Westervelt, officiating. The bride has been living in Sacramento until
recently. Mr. Lindsay is an old friend of the family when Mrs. Terry and her
son, Thomas Wilson, resided in Texas before coming to California. He is a
cotton planter and has leased his plantation and will divide his time
between Modoc County and Crosby County, Texas. The Record extends heartiest
congratulations to the newly weds and wishes them happiness and prosperity.
SPEEDER TRAIN CRASH KILLS ONE
Emmett Lawler was killed and Earle Caldwell was badly injured one day last
week, near Madeline, when the speeder in which they were riding into a light
work engine on the Nevada, California & Oregon Railway.
The two men were rushing the third man to the main Southern Pacific line to
catch the evening train and did not see or hear the work engine rounding a
curve. Both Lawler and Caldwell were employees of the Utah Construction
Company engaged in building the new Southern Pacific line at Alturas. (1:4)
SAN JOSE MAN VISITS RELATIVES HERE
Oren Crowley of San Jose arrived here last Thursday for a few days visit
with his cousin John Sly of this place and left yesterday to return to his
home, enroute he will spend a few days visiting with his daughter, Mrs. Amy
bath who resides in Ash Valley, Lassen County.
While here he motored to Alturas Sunday, accompanied by Mrs. John Sly and
Mrs. Lucy Morgan, for a little pleasure trip, taking in the Al Jolson show
at the Alhambra Theatre, and sights of the city. Mrs. Sly came to this
valley in 1872 and has resided here continuously ever since and except for a
brief visit to Alturas years ago, has not been out of the valley and last
Sunday was the first time she had ever seen a train. They enjoyed the visit
to the metropolis very much.
Miss Lillian Staggs, of Oakland, is here this week visiting Mr. and Mrs.
Frank Walcott, of this place. Miss Staggs is a sister of Mrs. Walcott.
Mrs. Mary S. Ehle, mother of the later Dr. H. B. Ehle, former Lassen County
health officer and practicing physician passed away at her home in
Susanville last week. She was 92 years old. (8:6)
Robert Strief flew over town this morning and greeted his friends from the
air; he did some fine stunts for those who were out looking skyward.
LAKE CITY NEWS
Preston Jones, who has been suffering from influenza returned home, improved
in health from Sacramento, where he has been for treatment, while away, the
Fandango fire devoured all of his household goods so on Sunday morning
friends and neighbors gathered at the home of his mother, Mrs. C. H. Darst
and gave him a shower including nearly everything necessary to resume
housekeeping. Lunch was served to about seventy-five people by Mrs. Darst,
Preston’s mother.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 14TH, 1929
DIED
Albert E. Peacock was born in San Francisco, Calif., October 15, 1871 and
passed away at Cedarville, Calif., August 11, 1929. He leaves to mourn his
death a grief stricken widow at San Francisco; one sister, Mrs. Thomas Acty
of this place and two brothers, John H. of Del Monte, James O. and George W.
Peacock of this place. His burial took place in the Cedarville cemetery
yesterday afternoon. (1:2) (Note: the article says there are two brothers,
but three are listed)
FALL FROM FENCE BREAKS GIRL’S ARM
WINNEMUCCA, Aug 9 – Wanda Misley, small daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. F.
Misley, broke her right arm Wednesday when she fell from the top of a high
fence near the Misley home. The arm was broken near the wrist.
Mrs. Alfred DeWitt is reported seriously ill this week.
ABATEMENT PROTEST IS FILED AGAINST HOTEL BIEBER
District Attorney J. A. Nutting announced Thursday that papers containing
abatement proceedings against the Bieber Hotel have been filed and will be
carried to conclusion at the end of the period permitted the proprietor to
make answer, says the Lassen Advocate.
The hotel has been classed as a public nuisance by Bieber and Big Valley
citizens for several months and several attempts to stop the bootlegging
activities alleged being carried on.
Deputy Sheriff Holcomb declared that the building is literally honeycombed
with hiding-places for illicit liquor, which made it almost impossible for
officers to raid the place successfully, as a close watch was kept on
officers.
M. G. (Pat) Coffman and wife of Edmonton, Canada and Mrs. E. C. Coffman of
Lakeview, Oregon arrived here last Wednesday on a visit to friends and
relatives here. They are the guests of Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Wheeler of this
place. This is Pat’s first visit here since 1913.
Mrs. Frank Walcott and daughter, Peggie and Mrs. Kenneth Pollock and niece
left for Sacramento last Monday, where they will spend a short vacation
visiting friends and relatives of that place.
We are glad to state that Mrs. Mabel Funk, who was so seriously burned
several months ago is resting pretty well of late and her burns are nearly
all healed up. We hope to see her pleasant face among us again before many
weeks roll by. – New Pine Creek Correspondent
EAGLEVILLE NOTES
Edwin Adams spent the weekend here visiting with his brother, Alva. Edwin is
working for the Levy Zentner people of Alturas.
BORN – Near Cedarville, Calif., Aug 7, 1929, to Mr. and Mrs. Ed Davis, a
daughter, weight three pounds. Mother and babe are doing well.
MARRIED – At New Pine Creek, Aug 14, 1929, Miss Grace Smith to Cliff
Scrivener.
Mrs. William Ahl of Alturas spent last week with her daughter, Mrs. Eva
Barnum of this place.
Lloyd Tripp will start to remodel his newly purchased home, which was
formerly the Norman Benner house, tomorrow.
Lucile Cambridge and Dorothy Dees, were operated on at the Wilson Sanitarium
in Alturas last Friday by Dr. Kennedy of this place.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 21ST, 1929
NEWSY EAGLEVILLE NOTES
I. W. Kistler and Walter Wood spent last weekend in Reno, where they went to
have glasses fitted.
Lawrence May returned Sunday from Alturas where he underwent an operation
for appendicitis.
Walter Harden of Alturas is visiting his mother, Mrs. Joe Reeder, of this
place.
J. H. Hutchinson and Mrs. Jesse Hapgood left Monday morning for Ashland to
get Miss Hazel Hutchinson, who has been visiting friends at that place for
several weeks.
William McCombs is down from Lake City this week after spending a month on
the Paul Robinson ranch north of Lake City, doing extensive carpenter work.
Mr. and Mrs. Herman Conard arrived here from Woodland last Monday evening.
The have sold their Shady Nook auto campground south of Woodland and expect
to make their home in this vicinity for a short time.
The ambulance from Wilson Sanitarium in Alturas came over to take Milton
Heryford to that hospital this morning. Mr. Heryford suffered a stroke of
paralysis the early part of the week.
Mr. and Mrs. James Poore will leave in the morning for Reno, accompanied by
Forrest Poore and John Laxague, where the two latter will enter the
University of Nevada.
Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd E. Ogle were over from Lakeview last Sunday spending the
day visiting with Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Wheeler of this place. They were
accompanied on their return by Mr. and Mrs. Coffman, who have been visiting
friends and relatives here.
Mrs. Jesse Strotts and Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Herrin are at Grants Pass this
week visiting Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Wilbur.
Bob Turner is on the sick list this week, and is letting his boss, Walt
Hussa do all the talking for him.
Billie Patterson left Friday for Sacramento, where he will attend the Junior
College.
Florence and Lenore Warren are preparing to leave in the morning for
Sacramento, where they will attend the Sacramento Junior College.
Lucile Cambridge returned home from Alturas last Sunday, after being
operated on at that place earlier in the week.
CARD O F THANKS
We desire to thank the many friends who assisted us during our recent sad
bereavement. Also for the floral offerings.
James O. Peacock
George W. Peacock
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Acty
LAKE CITY NEWS
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Ward will leave Tuesday for Sacramento, where Mrs. Ward
will receive medical attention for throat infection.
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Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds
Modoc County, California
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