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Could someone be so kind as to forward me the following articles so that I can see if he is connected to me. A relative lived in that area so he was possibly living there also.
If so, please email the articles to me directly. Thanks T
James CUNDIFF 1891-1970
Reno Evening Gazette (Reno, Nevada)........4 articles
Nevada State Journal (Reno, Nevada).....2 articles
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They were married June 20th 1941, in Reno, that is all that I have on them, She use to be married to my great Uncle Ernest Hazelton and he died, and she remarried..
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Could you give us a little more information please.
1800's, 1900's.?? More information will help in the search.
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SURPRISE VALLEY RECORD - CEDARVILLE, MODOC COUNTY, CAL
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 7, 1934
SISTERS GIVE BIRTH TO SONS ON SAME DAY
Born in Cedarville, California, March 5th, 1934, at 2:45 A.M., to Mr. and
Mrs. E. E. Wardwell, a nine-pound son.
Born in Cedarville, California, March 5th, 1934, at 12:10 P.M., to Mr. and
Mrs. Leo Weilmunster, an 8 ½-pound son.
Mrs. Wardwell and Mrs. Weilmunster are sisters and the bringing of these two
young citizens by the stork on the same day is what will be called a
coincidence, but we’d call them cousins.
The 15-month old baby of Mr. and Mrs. Steve Slinkard passed away at her home
near Eagleville, with diphtheria last Thursday. (1:4)
Mrs. Elizabeth Sands, former resident of Fort Bidwell, passed away in
Colorado.
POPULAR ALTURAS COUPLE WED IN RENO
Coming as a general surprise to their many friends was the wedding of Mrs.
Mabel Smith, proprietress of the Mabel Smith Dress Shop and Mr. Hal Johnson
of Alturas at Reno last Wednesday evening, where the ceremony was performed.
Their many friends in Modoc wish them unlimited happiness on their sea of
matrimony.
PASS the IODINE
"That dentist wasn’t painless."
"Why, did her hurt you?"
"No, but he yelled when I bit his finger." – Carnegie Tech Puppet
HAT IN RING FOR ASSESSOR
That the political pot is still simmering is evidenced by the fact that in
this issue of the Record appears the political card of Guy Gooch, who
announces his candidacy for the office of Assessor of Modoc County.
"Guy," as he is known to his many friends in this section, was born and
reared in Surprise Valley and is a member of an old pioneer family. He has
made his home on his ranch just south of Cedarville. He has familiarized
himself with Modoc County and its needs and being a farmer, knows the
classifications and appraisals of land throughout the County. Mr. Gooch for
a time worked in the old Fritz & Jacobs store in Cedarville for a number of
years, where he did bookkeeping and clerical work. This, along with other
business training, has fitted him for the post for which he is now a
candidate.
ONE ON the BUTTON
Mr. Grouch – Woman is nothing but a rag, a bone and a hank of hair.
Mrs. Grouch – Man is nothing but a brag, a groan and a tank of air. – Phil
H. Armstrong in the Florida Times – Union
Earl McKenzie of Tehama County recently killed an eagle on the fly with a
rifle; it had a wing spread of six feet – eight inches and both claws were
full of sheep’s wool.
LAKE CITY NEWS
Last Wednesday morning, Mrs. Chandler, mother of Mrs. Lester Vernon, was
stricken with apoplexy and lies in a critical condition, with no hopes of
recovery. A daughter, Miss Elsie Chandler, a trained nurse, was sent for and
arrived Thursday morning to assist in her mother’s care. There is no change
in her condition at this time.
Mrs. Joshua Strief is very, very ill, and but little hope is held out for
her recovery.
Mr. Horace Hobbs is quite ill at this writing.
March 1 was moving day at Lake City. Mr. and Mrs. V. Childs moved to the
Garrett grocery and Mrs. Carrie Garrett moved to the house formerly occupied
by Mr. and Mrs. Sylvester Coughran. Mr. and Mrs. Coughran moved to the
Laurence Parman home just vacated by Mr. and Mrs. Childs.
Harley Steward and Vernie Muzzy were married in Reno March 2, 1934. After a
honeymoon to Stockton and points south, they may return to Surprise Valley,
where Vernie will resume her studies in the Surprise High School.
Mr. and Mrs. Muzzy and daughter, Lois, were Alturas visitors Saturday, where
Mrs. Muzzy consulted with Dr. R. E. Lee, optometrist.
Al Spitz, manager of the Public Utilities California Corporation in Alturas,
is in the Lane Hospital in San Francisco receiving medical attention.
Mrs. Ray Endicott, who for the past few weeks has been in Lakeview, was able
to return to her home in Alturas last weekend.
John M. Rogers of Alturas passed away at his home near that place last
Thursday evening, from pneumonia. (4: 3)
Frank Allen, who is employed at Bear Paw, spent the weekend in Cedarville.
The State "cat" went off the grade last Friday just the other side of the
summit.
Clyde Baches, employee of the Espee, is in the Southern Pacific Hospital in
San Francisco receiving medical treatment.
L. N. Pabst returned from Berkeley last Saturday. Mrs. Pabst, who for the
past three months has been visiting with her mother, Mrs. L. N. Bonner,
accompanied Mr. Pabst home.
During the past few weeks a considerable amount of petty thievery has taken
place in Cedarville. The parties are known and it will be but a short time
until they are haled before the local magistrate.
Mrs. Robinson, teacher of Cottonwood school, reports her pupils are 100 per
cent immunized against diphtheria. When the next clinic is held it is
planned to make the district protected against both diphtheria and smallpox,
only a few children at this time not having been vaccinated.
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SURPRISE VALLEY RECORD - CEDARVILLE, MODOC COUNTY, CAL
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 14, 1934
MRS. KATE STREET PASSES AT ORLAND
After a lingering illness of several years’ duration, Mrs. Katherine Lester
Street passed away at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Lester in
Orland, Glenn County, last Thursday evening, March 8th, 1934.
Obsequies were held in Chico Saturday afternoon, the following relatives
acting as pall bearers: Olin Johnson, J. L. Abrams, Ray Abrams, Dan Craig,
Eric Tonningsen and Gilbert Lester.
She leaves to mourn her passing her husband, Sid V. Street, of Cedarville,
her parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Lester, of Orland; four sisters and one
brother, Mrs. Edna Householder, of Alturas, Mrs. Faye Stine, of Stockton,
Mrs. Jessie Mathewson, of Long Beach and Mrs. J. N. Cook of Orland and
Samuel Lester, of Chico.
She was highly esteemed by all who knew her for her many noble qualities and
her sweet and winning personality. A host of friends extend sincere sympathy
to the bereaved family in their hour of sorrow and trial. (1:3)
DISPUTE OVER CAVE RESULTS IN ARREST OF EALGEVILLE MAN
On Judge Armstrong’s docket of the Alturas Justice of the Peace Court, we
find that a warrant for the arrest of L. J. Barber of Eagleville, charged
with a felony. The warrant embodied the following clause: That the said L.
J. Barber at Eagleville, Modoc County, California, on the 11th day of March,
did willfully and unlawfully commit assault upon the person of another,
to-wit; with a deadly weapon and instrument, to-wit; with an open pocket
knife, by means of force likely to produce great bodily injury upon the
person of H. E. Powers.
Commenting on the above it seems the Mr. Barber, who owns a portion of land
on the Bear Grade, at a point where there is an old Indian Cave, where once
the "Redmen" hid out. In this cave there is the "old time Indian relics,"
such as arrowheads, awls, beads and other implements used by the Indians.
As Mr. Barber is under the impression, that this portion of land on which
the cave is situated belongs to him, he does not want outsiders coming in
and taking away these Indian relics.
Mr. Powers, who is an Indian relic fanatic has been going to this cave
getting the arrowheads and whatnots, and from this we learned that the
trouble started. The land will be surveyed at a future date to determine if
it belongs to Mr. Barber or the Federal Government. So the case now stands.
The date for the trial has not been set at this writing.
LAKE CITY ITEMS OF INTEREST
Little Josephine Hobbs was quite sick last week due to a form of membranous
croup.
Mrs. Joshua Strief is reported very low at this writing.
Mrs. Chandler, mother of Mrs. Lester Vernon passed away last Thursday
morning. The body was taken to Alturas and prepared for shipment to Santa
Marie, where the funeral was held. Mrs. Chandler was about seventy-three
years old at the time of her death. She was the mother of eleven children
all of whom are living. Mrs. Chandler for years made her home at Willow
ranch, where she was loved and respected by all who knew her. Mr. Chandler
preceded her in death several years ago. To the bereaved relatives we extend
our sincere sympathy. (1:3)
"Buzz" Miller has been quite sick with the flu.
Mrs. S. B. Strief took James to Cedarville Friday to consult Dr. Kennedy.
James was suffering from a badly sprained leg.
CATTLE ON HIGHWAY CAUSE WRECKS SATURDAY
Last Saturday evening, Fred Duncan, who sports a Ford 8-V, had the
misfortune of running into a band of cattle just the other side of the
Rattlesnake Bridge, near Alturas and wrecked car considerably, which
included mashed fenders and headlights. The animal he struck was killed.
Jack Hays, Farm Advisor, was another unlucky individual, when his car came
upon the very same herd and in to them he went smashing his radiator.
Several others are reported to have narrowly escaped this herd, which roams
along the highway in that vicinity. It seems the law prohibiting loose stock
roaming along the highways unattended has never been enforced.
MISS YNID WYLIE MARRIES IN BAY CITY
News was received first of the week by attorney A. K. Wylie of the marriage
in San Francisco, Sunday, March 4th, 1934, of his youngest daughter, Miss
Ynid Wylie to Harold Luchen, a young business man of that city.
Miss Ynid, a native Alturas girl, was reared and educated in this community
where she enjoyed a wide acquaintance and popularity. She graduated from
MUHS with the class ’29 and completed a business course at Munson’s College
in San Francisco in which city she has resided with her mother and sister,
Miss Norma, for the past several years. The young couple will continue to
reside in that city. – Plaindealer
LOCAL BOYS TAKE JOY-RIDE IN STOLEN CAR, WIND UP IN JAIL
Last Sunday night, about 11 o’clock, Miss Cassie Johnstone went to set her
mil bottle on the porch and upon glancing into her garage, which is right in
front of her residence, she noted that her Studebaker sedan was gone. Miss
Johnstone immediately summoned, Everett Cavin, local constable, who
responded promptly. Finding footprints, showing that the sedan had been
pushed out of the garage, they followed these to the road, at the rear of
the residence. Noting no further clues, Everett betook himself in his car
for a look about town and happened upon a party who had just come from
Alturas. He inquired of these parties if they had passed a car of the
description of the one stolen. Receiving a affirmative reply, stating they
had passed the car in question near the old DeWitt ranch, headed towards
Alturas.
Calling up Sheriff Sharp, Mr. Cavin then made his way toward the Modoc
metropolis and found that the car had been located and Archie Johnstone, 15,
and Virgil Vinyard, 14, lodged in the county jail.
The boys were released on charge, and were brought back to Cedarville Monday
morning. Miss Johnstone declined to prefer a charge against the boys, but it
is thought Mr. Vinyard well prefer the charge, thus giving the boys their
just dues. The Vinyard lad had gone to bed and after his folks had gone to
sleep, had sneaked out through the window and thus joining the Johnstone
boy, they stole the car. This is first offense and is no doubt due to the
influence of the older lad.
This not the first escapade of the kind for Archie Johnstone for it was he
and another lade, Robert Allenwood, whom he led to take another stolen
joy-ride in the DeSota sedan belonging to Edgar Harris. This was some three
weeks ago. It so happened that Mrs. Harris, who was at home, saw the boys
taking the car and started out after them. They took to their heels, but
took the key to the car with them. The key was later procured from the boys.
ED. NOTE: It’s mighty hard to write a story of this nature, for boys will be
boys, but when it goes so far as to steal an automobile, they are leading
down that trail to crime. If boys can get away with depredation of this
kind, they may try something more serious, which will lead them to the
penitentiary. We are deeply sorry for their parents.
GOLDEN WEDDING BRINGS PIONEER FAMILY TOGETHER
Mr. AND Mrs. L. S. SMITH ENJOY FAMILY REUNION IN Alturas TUESDAY
The Golden Wedding Anniversary of County Clerk and Mrs. L. S. Smith Tuesday,
March 6, was the occasion of one of the happiest family reunions held in
Modoc County in many a day. For the first time in years members of the Smith
family, one of the pioneer families of Lassen and Modoc Counties were
reunited and with the exception of Fent Smith, all the brothers and sisters
were present.
Mrs. Frank Ward came for Los Angeles accompanied by Mrs. D. B. Robnett,
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Smith. Mrs. Mollie Adams came from Napa and Mrs.
Jessie Pagnello and granddaughter, Charlotte Cooper from Sacramento; Fent
Smith was unable to be present.
Tuesday evening fourteen members of the family sat down to a wonderful
dinner at the Mark Smith home in Alturas. The table was beautifully
decorated with golden daffodils, cut glass and silver and a beautiful
wedding cake decorated for the occasion.
Mr. and Mrs. Smith were the recipients of many beautiful presents, including
several wedding cakes. They also received messages from relatives and
friends from all parts of the state. – Modoc County Times
MODOC COUPLE ARE MARRIED 63 YEARS; KNEW NOTED INDIANS
ALTURAS, MARCH 8, - Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Franklin of Alturas, recently
celebrated their sixty-third wedding anniversary, having married in Napa
County in 1871. Mrs. Franklin still does her own housework and Franklin,
although retired, makes daily trips between his home and here and the post
office, a distance of almost a mile.
The couple have lived in Modoc County practically all of their married life,
settling in Goose Lake Valley soon after their wedding. Franklin remembers
vividly the stirring days of the early ‘70’s, particularly the Modoc Indian
War of 1872 – 73.
KNEW NOTED WARRIORS
He personally knew Scarfaced Charley, Shacknasty Jim and other famous
warriors of Captain Jack’s notorious band and as a young man Franklin
accompanied his father, a contract teamster for the soldiers, to the central
scenes of the Modoc Campaign. At one time he clashed with a bunch of the
Indians who had stolen cattle belonging to settlers. Franklin’s family first
settled in Goose Lake Valley in 1869.
WIFE PREFERS MODOC; ROSEVILLE MAN SUES
AUBURN, FEB. 28 – John M. Ward of Roseville yesterday filed suit for divorce
against Bessie Ward of Eagleville, Modoc County, on the grounds of extreme
cruelty.
It is alleged in the complaint, Mrs. Ward refused to move from Eagleville to
join her husband at Roseville. It is also alleged she has caused him mental
anguish by consorting with certain people of low moral standing. –
Sacramento Bee
CHICKENS WEARING HATS
SANDISFIELD, Feb. 29 – Some of the poultry in this town have started wearing
hats. The hens and roosters in one farmyard are to be seen walking around
wearing little bonnets on their heads. The reason is that the severe cold
weather caused the combs of some of the birds to freeze and the owner, a
woman, conceived the idea of making the tiny caps to protect the birds’
heads.
ALTURAS NEWS JOTS
Charles McCaughn, Alturas High student is very ill with pneumonia.
Mr. and Mrs. Gene Cantrall arrived from Oregon recently, where they will
make their future home. At the present time they are helping in Miller’s
Confectionery.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Ballard and Mr. and Mrs. Leon T. Smith motored to
Litchfield last Sunday where they visited Mr. and Mrs. Ballard’s daughter,
Mrs. Lahmi Bailey and family. They returned the same day.
Our popular County Clerk, L. S. (Bob) Smith is confined to a hospital in
Sacramento this week undergoing an operation.
Arthur Essex ran into a band of cattle Sunday night and wrecked his Hudson
sedan.
NEWSY NOTES FROM NEW PINE CREEK
New Pine Creek, Ore., Mar. 12, 1934
Citizens of the State Line town mourn the loss of another one of the lady
citizens, Mrs. Kittie Benham, who died at the Dalles Hospital on Wednesday
of last week. She was taken to this Hospital about Dec. 1st, ’33 and for a
time seemed to be regaining health, but on Wednesday her physician wired G.
H. Aldridge, who had charge of her affairs here, that her condition changed
for the worse and a few hours later another wire was received stating that
she had passed away. The Ousley undertakers brought the remains to Lakeview
and the funeral services were held at the local Baptist Church on Friday of
last week, rev. Lee Hall, our local Baptist minister delivering a very
fitting sermon for our beloved deceased lady. The Church was crowded with
sorrowing friends; the casket was covered with beautiful flowers. After the
services the remains were laid to rest in the New Pine Creek cemetery beside
the grave of her beloved husband, who passed away on November 6th, 1933.
Kittie Lucinda Benham was born in Edinville, Iowa, February 17, 1874 and
died March 6th, 1934, aged 60 years and 17 days. During her early childhood
her family made their home in Coos County, Oregon, where in 1896 she was
married to Stephen Benham, who preceded her in death only a few brief
months. Shortly after their marriage they moved to new Pine Creek, Lake
County, where they have resided ever since. To this union was born four
children, one daughter, who died in infancy and three sons, Ernest Benham,
of Coquille, Oregon, Noel and Harvey of New Pine Creek, Oregon.
Mrs. Benham became a member of the Christian Church of New Pine Creek,
Oregon, shortly after her arrival in this community.
Those who mourn her passing are her three sons; her eighty-four year old
mother, Mrs. M. L. Brownson, of Coquille, Oregon; five brothers and three
sisters, four grandchildren and numerous friends.
Mrs. M. L. Brownson, H. F. Brownson, E. C. Brownson, Ernest Benham and Frank
Stock of Coquille were here for the funeral. (4:4)
Mrs. Callie Chandler died Thursday of last week at the home of her daughter,
Mrs. Dewey Vernon in Surprise Valley, at the age of 73 years. The remains
were shipped south to be buried, by the side of her husband who died in
1925. Mrs. Chandler was the mother of eleven children all of whom are
living. The writer joins friends of the bereaved in extending sympathy.
(4:4)
The youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Noel Benham has been suffering with throat
trouble for several days. He was taken to Klamath Falls to a specialist, who
found that he had a growth in his throat. Mr. and Mrs. Benham took the
little fellow to Klamath Falls again on Sunday to be operated on Monday
morning. Relatives and friends of our good citizens are anxiously awaiting
news of the result of the operation.
NEWSY SURPRISE VALLEY ITEMS
Fulton Heard, old time pioneer rancher of the Lake City section, was
operated on at an Ashland Hospital, March 10th. From reports we learn that
Mr. Heard is recuperating nicely.
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SURPRISE VALLEY RECORD - CEDARVILLE, MODOC COUNTY, CAL
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 21, 1934
Mrs. A. W. Stiner and daughter, Miss Arthayda left last Monday for
Chowchilla. We hear the faint sound of wedding bells, which will soon ring
for this popular young lady.
CLINTON Fulcher CASTS HAT IN RING
Clinton J. Fulcher of Lookout appears to be the first to definitely and
publicly "cast his hat in the political ring." In a letter to the RECORD he
states that he will be a candidate for the Assembly.
It will be remembered that he made the race two years ago against Albert F.
Ross of Redding and for a day or so after Election Day his election was
conceded. Complete returns, however, gave the office to Ross, who resigned
during the term to accept the appointment as Superior Judge of Shasta
County.
"Clint’s" candidacy has rather been taken for granted, but the definite
statement is no less agreeable to his friends and former supporters who hope
he will be unopposed.
For years he has actually been a representative of northeastern California
in most matters of general interest. He is president of the Intermountain
Sportsmen’s Association, director of the Shasta Cascade Wonderland
Association and a director in charge of their sportsmens’ units, a member of
the California State Chamber of Commerce Fish and Game Committee, a member
of the California State Automobile Association’s Advisory roads and Highway
Committee and active in the past helping to promote highway developments, a
member of the Modoc Tax Committee, spending the last two years studying the
tax situation; a member of the Grange and Farm Bureau and from these
associations conversant with their needs and wants.
LIKELY ITEMS
Likely, California, March 17th, 1934
A very pleasant surprise party was planned and carried out by about fifty
young people and a few of the parents last Friday night at the home of Mr.
Ivie McGarva. This date was Miss Dorothy’s fourteenth birthday. Later in the
evening the crowd adjourned to the Community Hall, where dancing followed by
refreshments were enjoyed.
The "Flower Garden" quilt is nearing completion at the home of Mrs. W. H.
Flournoy. The quilt is the property of the Likely Sunday School and the
Sewing Circle have been meeting each week sewing a little on it for
sometime.
Joe Purvis has returned from Perez, where he has been employed with the
Larsen Brothers.
Mrs. D. E. Van Loan is visiting at the home of her mother, Mrs. Charles
Spargur in Mt. View this week.
HAT IN RING FOR COUNTY SURVEYOR
Will Archer, of Alturas, has announced his candidacy for the office of
County Surveyor. Mr. Cline present incumbent will not enter the race for the
office this year on account of poor health. Mr. Archer has been working with
Mr. Cline for the past four years and has acquired a thorough knowledge of
the work of the office to which he aspires. His announcement will appear in
a later issue of the RECORD.
EAGLEVILLE NOTES
The E. B. GROVES – back from a ten-day trip to the Bay area and much
enthused with the beauty of California’s Spring
SATURDAY NIGHT RUBBERLEGS – a bit out of focus
GUY WILEY AND KEN BARBER – engineering car out of lake bed mud
JIMMY MILLER – Alturas boss soda squirt has given up his soda Palace in
favor of bottled beverage manufacturing
4-H CLUB WORK – getting under way for the season
MARCH 23RD – teacher’s meeting at Overton school 2:30 P.M.
MARCH 26th – vaccination and inoculation clinic in Surprise
VERA ESHOM – dining with the McCarty’s at their Duck Lake ranch
POSSIBILITIES – if the Powers – Barber argument is pressed
The AVILLAS – in the Valley from Likely for the weekend
WATER FAMINE – seems well on its way, if range indications mean anything
QUARANTINE – has been lifted from the Slinkard home
PANIC – of some youngsters when facing doctors’ needle. Noted nonchalance of
others
MODOC COUNTY BANK HOLIDAY – extended to six months twice a year
JUVENILE INSANITY – evidence by the bumper crop of young lambs that cavort
in the sun
HERESAY CANDIDATES – for school sup’t probably out number those who will
actually run
The CEDARVILLE ROADS - notably the Cedarville – Eagleville road, seem to
suffer sadly under the Improvement Program
A PROGRAM - Can a nation spend its way out of debt?
DR. Kennedy – reminiscing of army days
The ARROWHEAD CRAZE –
GUY Gooch – with an itch to get in the hills with a gun
RAY GOLDEN – resplendent in glistening new chariot
ARMY MAIL DEATHS - are suddenly more frequent than bank robberies and make a
poor ad for the air service. What would a war do?
Fred HAASE – has turned the Bear Ranch road upside down and seems undecided
as how to put it back
Mr. and Mrs. George Hudspeth of Eagleville spent Monday in Cedarville
attending to business matters. Mr. Hudspeth has decided to enter the race
for Supervisor of 2nd District in the coming campaign.
OVER the BAR
Ere the twilight fell came the call from afar,
Distant, echoing across the bar,
And she listened, wondering and we listened, all,
Dreading and fearing that sinister call.
Surely, not for her, while the sun is still high
The day so young, no evening shades nigh
Her task undone, unfinished, her plans,
But she hearkened and quietly folded her hands.
And we prayed, "Oh, Father, hear our heart’s deep cry,
In infinite pity, let this cup pass by;
Just a few more years, we need her so,
Oh, dry our tears, heed our heart’s deep woe."
But the call had come and she answered, there,
And we waited, heads bowed low in prayer.
"Thy will, Oh Lord, not ours be done,
Tho’ the stars go out and a cloud hides the sun."
A life so blameless, a spirit so sweet,
Where all the virtues blend and meet,
A friend to all, to loved ones so dear,
So patient, so helpful, so ready to cheer.
But we have the assurance of meeting her there,
Meeting and greeting in that land so fair,
Where all our parting is over and done,
And the true life of the soul has begun.
And her spirit will hover and ever be near,
Guiding, watching, loving and dear.
She is waiting, smiling on us from afar,
Transfigured, happy, just over the bar.
(In loving remembrance of Katherine Lester Street, by Lydia Jacobs
Tonningsen, 157 N. Shasta St., Willows, California)
ALTURAS NEWS JOTS
Mrs. Mary Weigert, pioneer resident of Alturas, died Friday morning at 8:00
o’clock after a long, lingering illness. Funeral services were held from the
Kerr Chapel Friday afternoon. (4:3)
Mrs. Marie Christine Weigert aged 75 years and three months. Funeral
services were held for the Kerr Chapel in Alturas. (4:3)
SWEET LITTLE NUDIST ARRIVES
Mr. and Mrs. Alex Ash are the proud parents of a four and a half pound
daughter, born last Saturday, March 17th, 1934. Mother and babe are reported
doing nicely.
A. H. Sessions, who for the past few years has been a Fort Bidwell resident,
left last wee for the Truckee Meadows, where he will make his future home.
He was formerly a resident of that place before coming to Surprise Valley.
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SURPRISE VALLEY RECORD - CEDARVILLE, MODOC COUNTY, CAL
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 28, 1934
HERE AND THERE IN SURPRISE VALLEY BY?
Bill Patterson is home with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Patterson, after
nearly a years’ stay around the bay region.
Henry Cord, Bidwell educator, is the readiest and cleverest hand at reporter
in Surprise Valley. The general run of wise-crackers grow monotonous –
perhaps because they are not continuously original, or perhaps it is because
they are seldom smart enough to know when they are ridiculous. Cord,
however, is an exception and he is a comedian as well as an expert with
snappy comebacks.
DO YOU KNOW?
That Dean Wylie is a coming athlete?
That Billy Fenwick is indispensable to Cedarvilles’ local color?
That Mabel Goodrich is wearing a diamond on her left hand?
That Heath Stanley deserves credit for publishing a four sheet newspaper
each week here, where news is so scant and so readily distributed without
the aid of the press?
That Modoc County was the last section in California to be populated by
white people?
Lake City, once notorious, is as dry as Kansas, Nebraska and Oklahoma? The
town does not even stoop to 3.2. Incidentally that might have something to
do with some of Cedarvilles’ Sunday afternoon visitors.
That Warney Slinkard must get tired of trying to find some new interest to
help pass his days in Cedarville?
That a new fraternal order has been organized? It is called R. N. A. the "A"
surely stands for association and by a bit of single deduction, we find the
"N" stands for nose, and the "R" for red.
It is reported that a mean old jury in a western state has just found a wife
guilty of murder when all she did was to kill her husband – and it was her
own husband.
UNOBSERVED MAIN STREET PERPETUATIES
Jake Riechstiner sitting in his Ford in front of his shop… a few straggling
bicyclists, with Johnnie Bilboa very much on hand with his tricycle miles
behind but sure of getting there… Bakers and Cigars… Polly Delmas’ slow,
mono-syllabic voice… Mrs. Strott’s maternal instinct… the "frog" in Billy
McComb’s throat… the odor of putrid pipe smoke heavy in the air after Leo
Rea passes by… the six o’clock rush, which is truly unobserved.
Evidence of depressing conditions somewhere – the road from Cedarville to
Bidwell.
A meek and well-meant suggestion, Ray Hill for Sheriff.
GAZELLE STOCKMAN GETS A SEVERE PRISON SENTENCE
Gus Soderland, of Gazelle, the past week drew a term of from one to ten
years in San Quentin for selling cattle under government mortgage (according
to the Yreka Journal), when it was found that he had been butchering cattle
held under mortgage and selling to butchers in that vicinity. Soderland took
out loans during the past and when inspectors began checking up on the loan,
they found that several head of cattle were missing. The investigation
disclosed that the cattle had been disposed of to markets from Weed to Red
Bluff and as a result Soderland was indicted and tried in the Yreka Court.
SON FINDS MOTHER IN VALLEJO AFTER A SEARCH OF 17 YEARS
Vallejo, (Solano County) March 25 – Mrs. Myrtle Bernhardt, 40 Carolina
Street and her on Michael Ryan, together here today, as the climax of a
17-year search.
During a serious illness in Porterville in 1917, Mrs. Bernhardt became
separated from her family of four. Her two sons, Michael and Charles, were
adopted by a family in San Diego, while the daughter was placed in an
orphanage. The woman has never learned what became of her husband.
When old enough, Michael left the home and began a search for his mother,
journeying as far north as Canada, on supposedly certain tips to his mother’s
whereabouts. Two weeks ago he located an uncle in Medford, Oregon, who gave
him Mrs. Bernhardt’s address in Vallejo.
NEWSY SURPRISE VALLEY ITEMS
Mrs. Bud Misely and children of Sacramento and Mrs. William Everetts and
children of Lovelock, Nevada, are here this week, spending the Easter
vacation with their mother, Mrs. Frances Wilson.
Little Marlene, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clendon Franklin, has been
ill with the flu during the past week.
Mr. and Mrs. Claude Heard purchased a store business at Standish, Lassen
County, last week and expect to leave next week for that place to take
possession of the business.
ALTURAS NEWS JOTS
Born – Alturas, California, march 21, 1934, to Mr. and Mrs. Arden Lucas, an
8 ½-pound son.
A. A. Jordan, game warden, brought an Indian in from Likely Monday with
venison in his possession. He was fined $50.
Mr. and Mrs. Will Mapes, Jr., and Mr. and Mrs. Russell Bacon and daughter,
Beverly, motored to Klamath Falls, Oregon, Thursday. While there they viewed
the new train.
NEWSY NOTES FROM LAKE CITY
Monday the children of Lake City, Surprise Valley and Soldier Creek received
their second dose of diphtheria antitoxin. The serum was given by Drs.
Kennedy and Stile, assisted by nurse, Miss Logan. To the infant son of Mr.
and Mrs. M. M. Quirk goes the distinguished cross for bravery. This little
baby took his dose without a whimper. Several of the older children took his
example to heart, and never grumbled so much as they did two weeks ago.
Mr. and Mrs. Simmons accompanied by Mrs. Hobbs left here for the bay region
last Monday. Mrs. Simmons goes for medical treatment. Mrs. Hobbs will visit
her daughter, Mrs. Curtis Lusk at Sunnyvale, California. Mr. Walter Ohlrogge
is taking Mr. Simmons place in the cheese factory.
Mr. William Odbert, Jr., has rented Harold Parman ranch and will run same.
Billie has us wondering. Can it be possible he is going to Reno for a cook
in the near future?
Pinkeye seems pretty well under control here. Both teachers are watching
closely and any suspicious cases are doctored and sent home.
The many friends of Eric and Otto Tonningsen, sons of Mrs. Lydia Tonningsen,
will be pleased to hear that both boys have inherited five thousand dollars
from their uncle, Julius Tonningsen.
Mrs. C. A. Ward received word recently that her aunt, Mrs. Emma King Moores
had passed away at Seattle, Washington the fore part of March. Mrs. Moores
will be remembered by the old timers here as the oldest daughter of Grandma
King, who resided at Lake City for so many years. She is survived by her
husband, Charles Moores and nine children, also a sister, Mrs. Henry
Spangler. Mrs. Spangler is now the only surviving member of the King family.
Mrs. Moores’ death is the first to occur in her immediate family. (4:4)
Mrs. Joshua Strief is critically ill, and no hopes are held out for her
recovery.
Mrs. Griffith is still in poor health and expects to leave here soon for
further treatment from her physician at Klamath Falls. Mrs. Carrie Garrett
expects to accompany her as far as Klamath Falls, from there she will go on
to Ashland for medical treatment.
Several of the younger children are sick with influenza, in and around Lake
City.
LIKELY ITEMS
Glenn Flournoy’s car turned over with him as he was returning from a dance
in Alturas. He received several bruises and cuts and his car was badly
damaged.
Mr. and Mrs. Ray Arnett have moved into their new home in the Gleason
property.
EAGLEVILLE NOTES
POLITE NEWS FORM – of personal prodding’s executed with much grace and
evident sincerity of purpose. Neat form without too much of the
pragmatically.
Mrs. YOUNG AND Mrs. WARD – hanging paper
GLENN HILL – and his booming laugh
Mrs. Kistler – with a hand the worse for the wear after a trip thru the
wringer.
Mrs. WILSON – visiting at son Dean’s Farm Emporium
The ALLENS – moving
Kenneth AND DELWIN BARBER – enjoy – the usual brotherly argument
FISHERMEN – somewhat itchy
Vern WHEELER & GUY WIMER – home from the Modoc Caves for the weekend
RAY ABRAMS – out of gas
CAN YOU – remember names after having heard them
PAUL DRAGOMANOVITCH – supervisor’s youngest enjoying teachers meeting in his
own way
The JUNIOR PROM – the decorations the general enjoyment, and the feminine
attire
Eagleville PRE-SCHOOL CLINIC – Friday, April 6th at 8 a.m. Probably at the
Community Hall. All children under school age will be examined
BOY SCOUTS – somewhat muddled over treasure hunt clues
MUCH RESPECT – among the boys for Professor Smith’s coaching ability
SPRING SUNDAY – arrowhead hunters as thick as ticks
BABY HORNED TOADS – with the ostrich delusion about sticking their heads
beneath the sand
AND SNAKES – well preserved thru an easy winter
CCC CAMPS – due for an upset about the first
Jesse Parman – confined to his home by illness
HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS – in dungarees and open-throat shirts for the week
NEWSY NOTES FROM NEW PINE CREEK
The citizens of this community were shocked on Tuesday of last week when
word was received from Malin, Oregon, that Fred Hamersley of Fairport had
passed away. His wife had told friends that he was not feeling well, but
that the job would end April 1st, so he would remain until then for coming
home. Thursday he became worse and was moved from the Forest Camp, where he
was working to Malin and Roscoe McCrary started for his wife. Before they
could reach his bedside, he had passed away.
Mr. Hamersley was well known throughout the country. He served as station
agent at Fairport. When this station discontinued its agent, he was
transferred to other stations. He was trustworthy, a man who minded his own
business and a real friend to those who were his friends and we believe that
all who knew him had a good word to say for Fred Hamersley. He was an
ex-soldier, a member of the Lakeview legion and a member of the Lakeview odd
Fellows. The funeral services were held at New Pine Creek on Sunday
afternoon at two-thirty p. m., the local Baptist Church under the auspices
of the Odd Fellows. The American Legion also took part as well as the local
Baptist minister, Rev. Lee Hall. After the I.O.O.F. services, the remains of
our good citizen were laid to rest beside the graves of other members of the
family that preceded him in death. Alfred Achley Hamersley was born
September 1st, 1888 and died March 23rd, 1934, aged 45 years, six months and
23 days. He was married to Cora Converse on July 15th, 1919. He is survived
by his wife, Mrs. Cora Hamersley, one brother, Homer Hamersley and one
niece, Marie Hamersley. The writer joins friends of the deceased in
extending sympathy to the bereaved. (4:6)
Mr. and Mrs. Noel Benham returned with their young son one-day last weekend.
The child had throat trouble so they rushed him to a specialist at Klamath
Falls and from there on to Portland, to the Doernbecker Child Hospital,
where they found the trouble and was cured with an operation.
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Trying to track Francis X. LEMBERT
ca. 1838 - b. in NY
1861 to 1865 - serviced in both the 1st California and the 8th California
1876 - m. Margaret Fitzgerald of San Francisco in Virginia City, Storey, Nevada
1880's - some reference in Reno newspaper about mail waiting
1890 Veteran's Census - lists him in Washoe County (Reno and vicinity)
1894 - newspaper notice lisitng him on a list of jurors
1900 - m. Maggie Spaulding in Reno - both listed as being from Reno
A complete scan of Washoe County 1900 census did not turn him up.
1902 - newspaper notice mentions that he is ill; lists his residence as 601 Vine, Reno
11 July 1902 - he dies in Los Angeles, California and is buried in the National Cemetery there.
1903 - Reno newspaper refers to a Mrs. F. X. Lembert
1905 - Reno newspaper mentions the estate of Frank Lembert
Can't locate him in any census other than 1890 Veteran's
What happened to Margaret Fitzgerald? (wife #1)
Did he have children?
What happened to Maggie Spaulding? (wife #2)
How did he wind up in Los Angeles?
If any of these names mean anything to you, I'd love to hear from you.
FYI - he was the brother of Peter Lembert of Shingle Springs, El Dorado, California; Jacob Lembert of Mariposa, Mariposa, California; and John Baptist Lembert of Yosemite Park area.
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A CHICKEN STEW
Once upon a time, there was a man named I. C. Bachtel, who tended Uncle Sam’s
business and his own. Now this man Bachtel raised chickens. He very
carefully tended them and consequently they were nice and fat.
One night, February 20th to be exact, a chicken thief visited Mr. Bachtel’s
hen-roost, helping themselves most plentifully. They made their entrance
through a window by removing a screen and also the window.
Being an "honest thief" (if there is such a thing), they kindly left their
finger prints for Mr. Bachtel, knowing the old adage "A fair exchange is no
robbery." Now Mr. Bachtel has the fingerprints and moreover the footprints
of the thief. The thief must have believed with Henry W. Longfellow,
"leaving footprints on the sands of time," they leaving theirs plainly in
mud for Mr. Bachtel to follow.
Mr. Bachtel promises us the name of fingerprints and directions of
footprints taken by next issue, so, Mr. Thief, if you do not want yourself
made public, you had better see Mr. Bachtel and see if you can’t pay in some
way for your chicken stew.
A word to the wise is sufficient.
MASONIC FUNERAL HELD FOR the LATE HAROLD ROBERTS
Last Saturday afternoon, February 22nd, one of the largest Masonic funerals
ever held for a brother of the order was that of William Harold Roberts, who
passed away in Alturas last Tuesday morning, February 20th.
Members of the Surprise Valley Lodge, No. 235, F. & A.M., gathered at the
time to pay their departed brother who had joined the "silent majority".
Rev. Virgil A. Vinyard, assisted by the choir and C. S. Baldwin, chaplain of
the order, officiated at the obsequies of their late brother and friend.
Amid the profusion of beautiful flowers, his lambskin apron reposed on the
casket. The pallbearers passed out of the church through two rows of Masons,
where the casket was deposited in the hearse. Falling in line behind the
hearse the large cortege followed the body to its last resting place in the
Cedarville cemetery, where again the Masons took charge and each gave his
last token of respect to their departed brother, William Harold Roberts.
William Harold Roberts was born in Cedarville, June 16th, 1891 and passed
away in Alturas, February 20th, 1934, at the age of 42 years, 8 months and 4
days.
He leaves to mourn his passing his loving wife, Mrs. Ollie Roberts and two
children, a son, Adrian and a daughter, Kathleen; his father and mother, Mr.
and Mrs. F. L. Roberts; one brother, R. D. Roberts; two sisters, Mrs. Edna
Hironymous and Mrs. Frankie Slippy; five sisters-in-laws and two brother-in
laws and a number of aunts, uncles and cousins to cherish his memory,
besides a host of friends.
"Pete" as he was familiarly known to his many friends, lived as an active
member of this community and was loved by all who knew him. And through his
activities in various occupations and especially the hotel and restaurant
business, during his life, he was always to be found in the front rank of
all community work and service and for sometime he was a member of the
Alturas Rotary Club, as well as various other civic organizations, in all of
which his membership signified an earnest and pleasant worker.
"Pete" was also a member of the Masonic Lodge of Cedarville, No. 235, and
was relied upon as one of the interested workers of the lodge.
His affable personality made him a friend to all who came in contact with
Pete either in a business or social way and it just seemed that the pleasant
smile always to be found on his face would never "rub off."
The passing of Pete from our midst leaves us to mourn the loss of a devoted
father and husband as well as a man who always made friends and never had an
enemy – a fact to be cherished and long remembered by his family and
friends. (1:6)
Robert Hornback, formerly of Cedarville but for the past few years a
resident of Chico, was married to Miss Esther Atkins of Oroville in San
Francisco recently. "Bob", as he was known here, is the son of Mr. and Mrs.
John Hornback, who at one time owned the ranch now owned by L. E. McCulley.
OBITUARY OF Mrs. NETTIE B. Harris
Nettie Belle Harris was born March 13, 1868 in Putnam, IL, coming to
California and finally to Adin with her parents in the 70’s, where she grew
to young womanhood, preparing herself for a teacher, afterwards teaching in
Modoc, Lassen and Siskiyou Counties.
While teaching in Sisson, she became acquainted with and married Charles
Russell Harris on November 30, 1890. Mr. Harris having preceded her to the
grave some 32 years ago. To this union was born one daughter, Mrs. Irene
Grove of Eagleville, California.
After her husband’s death, Nettie B. continued teaching until 1911, when she
ran and was elected to the office of County Superintendent of Schools of
Modoc County, which office she held until she retired in 1923 after three
very successful terms.
After her retirement, she returned to Adin, where she resided until her
mother’s death a few years ago. Since then she has spent much of her time in
travel and visiting her relatives in the various parts of the country. The
last few months she has been assisting in the mercantile establishment of
Denehy Company at Cedarville, spending her weekends at the home of her
daughter at Eagleville, where she passed away February 5, 1934, at 7 A.M.,
at the age of 65 years, 10 months and 22 days, following a few hours of
sickness.
Nettie Belle was loved and respected by all who knew her. She was regarded
for her fairness and tactful ways whereby all felt, who dealt with her, that
she was their friend and interested in their wellbeing. She was honored and
respected in the teaching profession, where she showed her ability and
leadership.
She was a member of the Order of Eastern Star of Adin, as well as the
daughters of the American Revolution and Rebekah Lodge. She had been a
member of the Christian Church since 1885 and always took a great interest
in church work in the community, where she happened to reside.
She leaves to mourn her passing her daughter of Eagleville and two
grandchildren, Jack and Joyce Grove; also two brothers, E. M. Wilson of
Medford, Oregon, and L. A. Wilson of Piedmont, California. – Plaindealer
(3:2)
The BUSY BEE – LAKE CITY
JOTTINGS
Mr. Steele took Tommy Fox to Alturas last Saturday to have his tonsils out.
Tommy has been absent this week. We hope to see him Monday.
AS SEEN THE PLAYGROUND
Trilma Clark coasting down the back steps and landing in the mud
Jean Hughes rolling down the front steps on her head
Phillip Largent wearing a badly skinned nose
John Strief walking over the fence on stilts
Leroy Daniels chinning the bar on stilts
All the boys boxing or at baseball
Mr. Steele bringing Virginia and Dorothy in from the swing
Mrs. Muzzy hanging Jean Hughes up to dry
MARIETTA WEILMUNSTER
Grade 3
Divorce suit filed
Zorah McKee vs. Arthur McKee, on grounds of cruelty, in the Superior Court
of Modoc County. McKee is a standard Oil employee in Alturas. J. T. Sharp is
attorney for the plaintiff.
C. K. Kenny vs. Marie Kenny, on grounds of desertion, in the Superior Court
of Modoc County. A. K. Wylie is attorney for the plaintiff.
EAGLEVILLE NOTES
VERA ESHOM – in Cedarville preparatory to a dash to Anderson
SCHOOL CLOSED – until Monday to take the measure of possible contagion in an
attempt to prevent spread of disease
SCHOOL ELECTION – March 2nd, Friday – to obtain State funds for possible
work in reconditioning school and grounds. Everybody vote
WALT HUSSA – much fretted over car trouble
DR. STILES – going through town in an evident hurry
DR. Kennedy – a couple of jumps ahead of him
NEW PINE CREEK
Several friends of the newly weds, Mr. and Mrs. John Thomson, treated them
to an old-fashioned charivari on Monday of last week.
Paul Brickey, son of Mrs. A. H. Dorothy and J. M. Bryal, son-in-law of Mrs.
Dorothy, are visiting here. They are located at Glendale, Oregon.
Pete Kollett was taken very ill one day last week. Dr. Evert was called and
took Mr. Kollett to the Lathead Hospital. We hope to hear of his early
recovery.
Virgil and Donald Clark had their tonsils removed at Alturas, recently.
H. M. Fleming returned from Santa Rosa last Friday evening, where he was
called on account of the serious illness and death of his sister, Miss
Winifred Fleming.
Little Billie Ayres, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Marshall Ayres, underwent
an operation for rupture at the Leathead Hospital, Lakeview, on Friday of
last week and is getting along nicely. As near as his parents can figure
out, the little fellow received the rupture by falling on the steering wheel
of his toy auto sometime ago.
LOCAL NEWS
Born in Alturas February 17th, 1934, to Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Goings, an 8
½-pound daughter.
MARRIED – in Reno, Nevada, February 17, 1934, Clarence Simpson, 26, of Las
Vegas, Nevada and Iva Ballard, 22, of Alturas, California.
UNDER FEDERAL INDICTMENT
G. E. Flournoy, Likely merchant, was arrested last Friday by J. E. Edmunds,
Federal Officer and V. G. Klock of the State Board of Equalization for
selling liquor to Indians. Mr. Flournoy is to appear before a Federal Grand
Jury in Sacramento at a future date. He is at liberty under $1000 bond.
Others arrested by Officers Edmunds and Klock are George Woods of Termo, A.
D. Thomas and Lynn Creason of Fall River Mills, all charged with selling
liquor to Indians. They are under $1000 bonds.
Born in Alturas, February 24, 1934, to Mr. and Mrs. Milan Briles, an
eight-pound son.
Mrs. Martha Brown-Hollenbeak, who has been critically ill for two weeks, has
been very low for the past few days and although rallying occasionally and
appearing to improve for a time, seems to be gradually growing weaker. -
Fall River Tidings
Andy Hupe, known in Surprise Valley, " ___________ porcupine man," went and
_____ Susanville, where he was married to Miss Keyes of Sacramento. ______
well known here, having spent sometime in this vicinity poisoning porcupines
in this district.
Ray Abrams of this place and Mrs. Edna Householder of Alturas left yesterday
for Orland, where they went to the bedside of Mrs. Sid Street, who is in a
very grave condition.
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LINES TO SURPRISE
In casting o’er the Record
At home the other day,
I noticed rhymes and letters
Seemed to have full sway.
So, listen to my jingle
And don’t turn up your nose,
It isn’t poetry –
It’s simple, heartfelt prose.
We sing of the ‘Gem of the Ocean,’
We dream of the gems of the sea,
But the Gem of the Mountains
Is dearest and fairest to me.
You lie snug in the mountains
Like a child at his rest
In peace and contentment
On Nature’s fair breast.
On the west, toward sunset,
Is the long Warner Range
In whose beauty and grandeur
There ever seems change.
To the eastward
Are the hills brown and bare,
But wonderful shadows
Forever play there.
Once your lakes full of water
Are now dusty and dry,
They, too, reflect back the shadows
Of the clouds and blue sky.
In the cold winters
With the gleaming white snow
And the moon painting pictures,
No artist can show.
And in the long summer days
When winds softly blow
The ripe grains are swaying
In waves, to and fro.
At dawn’s early morning
In the sun’s brightest rays,
The wild birds wake from slumber
To loud hymns of praise.
Then comes the cool of the evening
When long shadows fall
Like a sweet benediction
Spread over all.
You are a wonderful homeland
This land that we prize –
This land of great plenty –
This land of Surprise.
No gaunt wolf of hunger
Waits at our door.
We are neighbor to neighbor –
None rich, but none poor.
Surprise Valley, the Gem of the Mountains,
The home of the loved and the true,
We offer our heartfelt devotion –
We are paying our homage to you.
M. L. Fitzgerald
(Dedicated to Phoebe M. Robinson on her birthday, February 8, 1934)
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 1934
CARD OF THANKS
Words cannot express our appreciation of the words of sympathy and kind acts
of our friends and to the brother Masons after the passing of our loved one,
William Harold Roberts. – Mrs. Ollie Roberts, Adrian Roberts, Kathleen
Roberts, Mr. and Mrs. F. L. Roberts and family.
JIM Hawkins WAS "REGUSTED"
On taking a truck load of cattle to Alturas, Jim Hawkins was merrily on his
way last Thursday when he came to the third bridge and here is where he
stopped whistling, upon seeing two ruts, about 12 inches in depth, where
former cars had passed and left the imprints of their crankcase, where it
had drug on the high center. Thinking that he could make it, Jim shifted his
five-ton dodge truck into compound low and started forward slowly. It wasn’t
long, however, till he wasn’t going forward and the wheels were slowly, but
cruelly, burying themselves in the mire. Well, after working a while, Jim
unloaded his truckload of cattle and came back to town, more than
"regusted." Nice condition for a State Highway to be in, was his comment. He
didn’t whistle either. Even the State Highway "cat" couldn’t help him a bet.
LAKE CITY NEWS BRIEFS
Harry Toney has gone to San Francisco for medical treatment.
Mrs. Joshua Strief is still reported seriously ill.
"Grandma" Strief is quite sick with rheumatism and infirmities due to old
age.
Mrs. Carrie Garrett returned home from Ashland, where she went for medical
treatment. Mrs. Garrett is still far from well and must return soon for
further treatment.
Mr. V. Childs has rented the Garrett grocery and will take charge about the
first of March. Mr. Childs is also a very clever radio M. D. and due to his
size can go tight into the smallest of ‘em and find the trouble. We bespeak
for Mr. Childs the patronage of all Lake City people.
Elder and Mrs. T. E. Griffith left Monday for Klamath Falls, where Mrs.
Griffith goes for medical and dental treatment.
Lois Jean Hays has been reported very ill again.
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WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 1934
ALTURAS NOTES
The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dalles Dodge of Alturas passed away in a
San Francisco hospital, Friday, February 17th. (1:1)
Henry Edwin Smith, a native of New York, aged 85 years, 4 months and 2 days,
passed away at the hospital in Alturas last Thursday, February 15th. Funeral
services were held from the Congregational Church in Alturas, Saturday,
February 17th. (1:1)
Albert L. Smith, 94-year-old Alturas pioneer, is confined to his bed this
week.
A large number of Surprise Valley friends attended the funeral of Mrs.
Gertrude Darst in Alturas Monday. (1:1)
O.E.S. SERVICE AT DARST BURIAL
The funeral rites for Mrs. Gertrude Darst, who passed away at her home in
Alturas last Thursday, were held from the Masonic Temple Monday afternoon
under the auspices of the Order of Eastern Star, assisted by Rev. Virgil A.
Vinyard and Rev. and Mrs. Schwabenland of Alturas. Mrs. Darst was a past
matron of Bonner Chapter, which had charge and rendered the beautiful
ritualistic service at the Temple and at the graveside. The Rebekah Lodge
also attended in regalia.
Mrs. Darst was a native of Missouri and aged about 41 years. She leaves her
husband and other relatives in the East to mourn her death. A sister and
brother of the deceased came by plane to attend the funeral.
Mrs. Darst was beloved by everyone for her genial manner, kindly
ministrations and hospitality. A host of friends extend deepest sympathy to
the bereaved family. (1:3)
All members of the Surprise Valley Lodge No. 235 and all sojourning brethren
are urged to be at the Masonic Hall at 1 P. M., tomorrow (Thursday),
February 22nd, to take part in the funeral of our deceased brother, W. H.
Roberts. (1:4)
FRANK E. RICKEY EXPIRES IN SAN Francisco
Frank E. Rickey, one of the State’s best known livestock men and field
supervisor for Nevada for the RFC, died Sunday in San Francisco from uremic
poisoning and nervous exhaustion.
He was at one time manager of the Spanish ranch of the Union Land and
Livestock Company and was employed for sometime as wool buyer for the
Elseman Brothers. He was 56 years old and his funeral took place today at
Santa Cruz, where his widow, Mrs. Clarabelle Rickey and daughter, Catherine
Rickey, reside. He also is survived by two sisters in California. T. B.
Rickey was his uncle.
Frank Rickey was well known in Modoc County. (1:4)
Suit for divorce was filed in the Superior Court of Modoc County last week
by R. C. Tierney vs. Nellie S. Tierney on the ground of willful neglect.
WEDDING BELLS RING MERRILY
A beautiful wedding ceremony was solemnized at 12:30 P.M. Sunday, February
18th, at the home of Mrs. Nannie Daniels, in lake City, when her youngest
daughter, Miss Leila Hays of Alameda, became the bride of Mr. William Hull
of the same city, Rev. T. Griffith of the local Baptist Church officiating,
the ring ceremony being used. The happy couple were attended by Miss Ruth O’Day
of Alameda and Mr. Lossie Hays, brother of the bride. The bride was attired
in lovely cream chiffon, while the bridesmaid wore ash rose crepe.
Miss Hays is well known in Surprise Valley and has many friends who wish her
much happiness. The groom is an estimable young man and expects to engage in
business in Oakland, where the couple will make their future home.
After the ceremony the following guests partook of a bountiful wedding
dinner: Mrs. Nannie Daniels, Mr. and Mrs. William Hull, bride and groom, Mr.
and Mrs. Roy Hobbs, Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Hays, Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Steele, Rev.
and Mrs. Griffith, Mr. and Mrs. Sylvester Coughran and son, Raymond; Mr. and
Mrs. Vincent Childs, Miss Ruth O’Day, Mrs. Nellie Anderson, Mrs. W. D.
Benner and son, Winston Benner of Oakland; Lossie Hays, James Hays, Phyllis
Hobbs, Barbara Hobbs, Lois Jean Hays, Ruth Steele and Yvonne Steele.
The newly married couple left the same afternoon for Alameda amid a shower
of rice and the best wishes of those present.
HAROLD ROBERTS OF ALTURAS DIES FROM HEART FAILURE
The sad news reached here yesterday of the sudden death of Harold Roberts
(familiarly known as "Pete"), which occurred at Alturas about 10 o’clock
Tuesday morning. While "Pete" was conversing with Mr. Jarman at the Jarman
Garage, he was suddenly stricken with a heart attack and died immediately.
He had been ill with influenza for about a week and was somewhat improved
and thought he was able to go to work at his job as salesman for the Jarman
Garage and was planning to come to Cedarville yesterday.
Harold is the eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. F. L. Roberts of the Cottonwood
district in this valley. He is widely known here as he was at one time
proprietor of the Hotel Surprise. He will be missed by a host of friends,
whose sympathy is extended, to his bereaved relatives. He leaves a widow,
son and daughter.
The funeral will be held here tomorrow afternoon under the auspices of
Surprise Valley lodge, F. & A.M., No. 235, of which he was an honored
member. Interment will be in Cedarville cemetery. (1:6)
EAGLEVILLE NOTES
CHARLIE NOLAN – horse trader
POLLY DELMAS – droll humorist
DEAN WILSON – marketing much traveled turkeys
DELWIN BARBER – resplendent in dark glasses, touring on bicycle
GRAMMAR SCHOOL – casaba tossers. Somewhat lame after drubbing at the hands
of Cedarville
SALESMEN – another form of migratory pest
CWA – doing a laborious but excellent job on the Grade road
ERNIE COOK AND LYLE BARBER – embryo Negro minstrel stars
BOOT HILL – will have delegates if the minstrels miss fire at Gerlach
Saturday
The BLUE RIBBON – goes to the grammar school boys for clean, hard basketball
The CONNELLEYS – frequently in town from the Bare ranch
CARD OF THANKS (Mrs. Ira Darst)
We desire to express our sincere appreciation to our many friends, neighbors
and the fraternal orders for their acts of love and sympathy extended to us
at the death of our beloved wife and sister. Also extend grateful thanks for
the beautiful floral tributes to our loved one. – Ira Darst, Mr. and Mrs. J.
W. Sappington, Mrs. Arletta Yadon
PIT RIVER INDIANS PLAN FIGHT FOR TREATY TERRITORY
Alturas, February 8, - the Pit River tribe of Indians here are holding
meetings in an endeavor to raise money to send Henry Chipp, son of former
Chief Bill Chipp, to Washington to make claim to a tract of land about 20
miles square in the Pit River Valley.
The Indians claim that General George Crook in 1867, following several weeks’
campaign against them, made this grant of land to the tribe with the full
consent of the Washington authorities.
In his campaign in the fall of 1867, General Crook administered a severe
beating to the local tribe of Indians, has own command suffering heavily.
JOHN R. BONNER MEMORIAL PARK
Alturas has again demonstrated her ability to meet special situations by
doing the right thing in the right way. We refer to the action last week of
the City Council in naming the city part the John R. Bonner Memorial Park in
honor of the fine young volunteer fireman whose life was sacrificed in the
performance of his duty.
The Fire Department, having voted to request such action by the Council,
presented the request by appearing in a body before the City Council last
Tuesday night, making a most impressive testimonial to the high esteem in
which they held their deceased comrade. The Council took immediate action on
the request, unanimously declaring the park to be named "John R. Bonner
Memorial Park", and in order to make the action express, as far as their
power permitted, the city’s deep appreciation of the forfeiture of a noble
young life in its service, provided for an enlargement of the present park
to a size that would better represent the city’s homage to John R. Bonner’s
memory.
The John R. Bonner Memorial Park is to be improved and beautified. It will
stand now and in the years to come as a silent and tender perpetual offer of
the city’s sympathy to the broken-hearted parents, Judge E. C. Bonner and
Mrs. Bonner. From the windows of their home, the John R. Bonner Park gives
them daily assurance that Alturas will never forget their son, the last of
the line bearing the honored pioneer name of Bonner.
The Fire Department asked permission to place a suitably engraved memorial
plaque in the park to record the Fire Department’s regard and affection.
Sam Woods, formerly of Cedarville, but of recent years a resident of Reno
was here yesterday shaking hands with his old time friends. Sam is
proprietor of a meat market in Reno.
Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Starkey returned Monday from Susanville. It is reported
that Mr. Starkey will open a grocery store at that place in the near future.
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SURPRISE VALLEY RECORD - CEDARVILLE, MODOC COUNTY, CAL.
(THERE WAS NO PAPER FOR FEBRUARY 7, 1934 ON MICROFLIM)
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 1934
EAGLEVILLE NOTES
DICK SCOTT – newly shod vaquero.
The D. L. GROVES – home from Reno.
SENATOR "BUTCH" POWERS – in the new ranch eight – cylinder pick-up.
PAUL VILES – expounding the virtues of a car, which will make the 99 miles
from Lakeview to Klamath in 99 minutes – and in the rain. Whooeee!
Floyd WILSON AND MOTHER – visitors at the Wilson Variety Ranch.
Jesse Stiner – characteristically dressed in overalls stuffed into knee
boots.
SOMEONE – reports that rope handles make shovels impossible to lean on.
Jesse STEVENS – kibitzing a chess game.
RABBIT HUNTERS – are at it again.
AUDRY RUTH CAMBRON – cherub in overalls.
CLEAN BASKETBALL – at the Hackamore – Cedarville Games should become a
standard.
FARM CENTERITES – much engrossed with speakers.
BASKETBALLERS – of the grammar school, tuning up for hoped for crack at
Cedarville.
JACKIE POWERS, JOYCE, MAMIE AND Joe GROVE – racketeering with cat in
"penny-a-look" box.
FUTULITY OF WORDS – as vehicle for expression of the awe – inspiring
grandeur hovering over the services conducted for Nettie B. Harris.
HAROLD FINDMAN – remarking on last week’s trip to Reno with his wife and
Mrs. Frank Nolan.
George Catlin appeared before Judge Powers of Eagleville the first of the
week on a charge of using deer meat for trap bait on his trap line in
Emerson Canyon. Pleading guilty to the charge, Catlin was fined $25. A. A.
Jordan, game warden, made the charge.
FLOATED, BUT DIDN’T FLOAT
Pleading guilty to a charge of possession of deer meat out of season, Mr.
and Mrs. H. P. Carr were given a "floater" sentence to get out and stay out
of Modoc County for a period of six months.
Given six hours to get their car in repair, the pair departed and within a
short distance of Alturas the machine was turned over and they are still in
Modoc County.
Last Sunday evening they again received lodging in John Sharp’s hotel, on
account of too much "woe be cheerful" under their belts. The case is a
mighty sad affair and the officials are considering sending Mr. and Mrs.
Carr to the State Hospital in Stockton, where they would receive the usual
treatment for such cases.
ANDREW ASHER OF ALTURAS TAKES LIFE WITH PISTOL FRIDAY
LEAVES MESSAGE OF APPRICIATION FOR FORMER EMPLOYER; DESPONDENCY GIVEN AS the
IMPELLING CAUSE OF DEED
Alturas townspeople were shocked to hear of the tragedy of last Friday
evening when Andrew Asher, living near Alturas, took his life, using a small
caliber pistol.
It happened about 8:15 o’clock, when Mr. and Mrs. Asher returned home to
their little ranch near the city. Mrs. Asher was engaged in building a fire
when Mr. Asher, whom she presumed had gone to do the chores, came to the
door, opened it and set a lantern inside and remarked: "Tell Ray Frailey
that he was the best friend I ever had." He then closed the door, remaining
outside. And instant later a shot rang out and Mrs. Asher ran to the door to
find Andrew lying on the porch, dead, with the pistol near the still body.
The shot carried away a portion of his head. Despondency is the only known
cause for the taking of his life.
Andrew Asher was aged 44 years, 6 months and 12 days. He was a native of
Michigan. Funeral services were held at the Alturas cemetery Monday
afternoon at 2 o’clock under the auspices of the Eagle Lodge, of which he
was a member.
Asher was well known in Surprise Valley, having driven truck for the
Surprise Valley Stage Company for a time several years ago. He leaves to
mourn his passing his wife, Mrs. Flora Asher; a number of brothers and
nephews and his aged father, who is in the county hospital at Alturas. (1:4)
NEWS NOTES OF COUNTY SEAT
Mrs. T. H. Ballard of Alturas slipped and fell on an icy walk last Thursday
and broke a bone in one of her ankles. She was taken to the hospital, where
the injury was treated.
"Pete" Roberts, who has been seriously ill with a siege of the flu, is now
able to sit up. He expects to make a trip south in company with Ray
Hironymous of the Niles Cafe for a few weeks’ visit while recuperating.
Nora May Ballard, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. S. T. Ballard of Alturas, was
married to William Odgen Gabby of Santa Barbara, on February 10, at that
place.
Mrs. F. L. Roberts returned to her home Saturday, after visiting her
daughters, Mrs. Edna Hironymous and Mrs. Frankie Slippy, and son, Harold, of
Alturas for several days.
Mrs. Ira Darst, formerly a resident of Cedarville, is critically ill at her
home here. Her condition is so grave the immediate members of the family are
remaining at her bedside.
At this date there comes notice of the birth of a daughter in Juneau,
Alaska, on January 1, 1934 to Mr. and Mrs. F. J. Coalin. Mrs. Coalin will be
remembered by Alturans as Miss Segrid Merrit of that place.
Mrs. S. C. Cooper of Westwood, mother of Mrs. Grace Huffaker of Alturas, was
brought to the Surprise Valley Mineral Wells suffering from neuritis. She
will remain for sometime, giving the water a trial for the relief of her
ailment.
Delbert Fitzpatrick of Alturas left Sunday on a trip to Sacramento. While
there he will receive treatment to his hand which he injured last fall while
duck hunting when his gun was discharged.
LOCAL NEWS
Fred Hill is reported on the sick list this week.
Mrs. Ed Ivory and two sons of Alturas have been at the Surprise Valley
mineral Wells the past ten days drinking and bathing in the mineral water
for the benefit of their health.
NEWSY SURPRISE VALLEY ITEMS
Mrs. Mary Musselman, mother of Mrs. Joe Jurrell, suffered a heart attack
last Saturday night, but at this writing is reported as improving.
J. D. Heryford of Lakeview, who has been visiting with his son, Lee Heryford
and family of this place, returned to his home last Saturday. Lee drove his
father home.
LAKE CITY NEWS BRIEFS
We regret very much to report Mrs. Strief not so well again.
Elder and Mrs. Griffiths returned from Klamath Falls, where Mrs. Griffiths
has been consulting her physician.
Mr. and Mrs. Earl Daniels and Mrs. Lester Vernon returned from Oakland,
where Mrs. Daniels consulted with hospital authorities over her condition.
We are glad to know she hasn’t TB and will soon be her old self again.
Mrs. Carrie Garrett went to Ashland last week for medical treatment.
Miss Leila Hays of Oakland has been visiting her mother, Mrs. Nannie
Daniels.
Mr. and Mrs. William Hays and daughter, Lois Jean, returned from Oakland
Wednesday. While away Lois Jean had her tonsils and adenoids removed. We
also hear Bill came back without any teeth.
Albert Kemble, who for the past six months has been suffering from
carcinoma, was taken to the hospital in Reno last Sunday by his wife, Mrs.
Albert Kemble.
Mr. and Mrs. L. L. Herren of Vya were visiting Mrs. Herren’s parents, Mr.
and Mrs. Jesse Strotts, over Sunday.
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"It’s scandalous to charge us $10 for towing the car only three or four
miles," protested the motorist’s wife.
"Never mind, dear," replied hubby, "he’s earning it; I’ve got my brakes on."
SLIPPERY ROAD IS CAUSE OF AUTO ACCIDENT
While coming in from Long Valley last Monday afternoon, Paul Kemble and his
sister, Mrs. Eunice Hunt and children had the misfortune of having the 1932
Chevrolet coach in which they were riding skid off the grade into the gutter
and turn over. It happened on a short hill about three miles this side of
the Kemble ranch.
Mrs. Hunt received several severe lacerations on the face while Paul
received several cuts about the head. The children escaped with minor
bruises and cuts.
When the car struck the gutter it went over on its side, then on its top and
finally landed on its wheels. Every glass was broken except the one in the
back and the body was badly bent and sprung. The car was driven into
Cedarville, where those injured received first aid and medical attention
from Dr. Kennedy.
EARLY DAY INDIAN FIGHTER SUCCUMBS IN LASSEN COUNTY
Susanville, JAN. 10 – the funeral of Archibald l. Harper, a resident of
Lassen County for 85 years and noted as an Indian fighter in the early days,
occurred here today. Services were held in the Eden funeral home. Interment
was in the local cemetery beside his wife, who preceded him in death last
July.
Harper was one of the few remaining settlers who immigrated to the community
by ox team. He was born in Arkansas in 1837. At the age of 12, he
accompanied W. B. Long and General Allen Woods, historical figures of the
West, across the plains with a large immigrant train. On reaching the Honey
Lake Valley, the youth became a farm hand, following this class of work for
the greater part of his life. (2:2)
LAKE CITY NEWS BRIEFS
Harry Toney left here Sunday for Berkeley, where he will take treatment in
the University hospital.
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 31, 1934
Mr. and Mrs. I. H. Skillman of Fort Bidwell were business visitors in
Alturas last Thursday. They took over several children, who received medical
treatment at that place.
PLANS MADE FOR A MASONIC CARAVAN TO SHASTA CITY
JUDGE E. C. BONNER EXTENDS FORMAL INVITATION TO CEDARVILLE LODGE TO JOIN IN
AUTO TOUR IN June
Judge E. C. Bonner of Alturas was in attendance last Saturday at the
installation of officers of Surprise Valley Lodge, No. 235, F. & A.M., and
extended a formal invitation to the members of the lodge to join a caravan
pilgrimage, which is to be made in June to Shasta City, where the first
meeting of a Masonic Lodge in California was held. The pilgrimage is planned
to take place sometime in the early part of June. The Cedarville pilgrims
will be joined at Alturas by members of the lodge at that place, and will be
joined at Adin and Fall River Mills, where other delegations will be added
to the caravan. It will then proceed to Shasta City and after spending
sometime in the historic old town will go on to Redding. Judge Bonner stated
that Judge Ross of Redding will be the caravan leader to conduct the
visitors to points of interest in that locality. On the return trip the
schedule calls for a visit at the Kennett Dam project, which is now under
construction.
Judge Bonner expressed the wish that all who could make the trip join in
making the caravan tour one of interest and pleasure to be long remembered.
YOUTHS HURT IN WRECK NEAR KLAMATH FALLS
Carlton Porter and Donald Robison of Alturas are in the hospital in Klamath
Falls this week, due to an accident just this side of that city. Robison
suffered a broken leg and a dislocated hip. Porter is in a critical
condition from his injuries. The Hudson sedan driven by Robison and another
car met on a narrow bridge and a head-op collision took place. Both men are
reported improving at the time of this writing.
Harold (Pete) Roberts of Alturas is confined to his bed this week with a
siege of the flu.
Leon B. Lewis, music instructor of the Modoc Union High School, is in the
County Hospital this week with pneumonia. His condition is reported to be
grave at this writing.
Kermit, the young son of Mr. and Mrs. Will Tierney of Alturas, was operated
on at the County Hospital in Alturas last Sunday for appendicitis.
Mrs. Amos Hoyt of Alturas was the guest of honor at a stork shower in
Alturas held by a number of her friends.
Joe Allen was injured last weekend when an embankment of dirt fell and
pinned him over a wheel of a gravel wagon at the gravel pit near Eagleville.
No bones were broken and reports are that he is fast recuperating from the
accident. Allen was working on the CWA crew on Bear grade.
Miss Renee Erramouspe, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Erramouspe of
Eagleville, was operated on at the County Hospital last Wednesday for
appendicitis.
COUNTY NAMES MODOC AFTER INDIAN TRIBE
The Legislature which preceded the one of 1873 and 1874 defeated the Modoc
County creation bill primarily because Modoc County tried to include within
its boundaries what is known as Big Valley in Lassen County and it was only
after this was given up that the county came into being. It was intended to
call the county, Canby, after the general, who lost his life in the Modoc
War, but enemies of the county bill gave us the name of Modoc and we took it
rather than lose our county rights. The Governor signed our county creation
bill, known as the William T. Cressler bill, February 17th, 1874 and the
county was officially organized March 10th, 1874, with officers as follows:
Commissioners of organization, William B. Swearinger, McCormick; George
Townsend of Canby, Columbus Dorris of Alturas. Officers elected immediately
thereafter were Joseph Mark, Sheriff; N. Fitzgerald, Clerk, Auditor and
Recorder; G. F. Harris, District Attorney; N. B. Rine, Treasurer; L. W.
Harris, Assessor; H. G. Hill, School Superintendent; J. W. Howard, Surveyor;
J. J. Lane, Coroner and Public Administrator; J. M. Hornback, E. Lauer and
D. P. Barnes, Supervisors; Justices of the Peace, J. C. Bowmer, J. M.
Sanders, Martin Henderson, J. N. Stone and P. W. Hayes and Constables, W. S.
Stevens, E. C. Crider, D. O. Bissell, Peter Kelley, John Morris and John D.
Flournoy. All of these officers are dead save John D. Flournoy, who is an
honored citizen and pioneer at Likely.
The act creating the county seat at Dorris Bridge (now Alturas) until
otherwise located by vote of the people, the people having refused to make
any change, the Legislature at a later session made the Alturas location
permanent.
LAKE CITY NEWS BRIEF
Mr. and Mrs. William Hays left here last week for San Francisco, where they
took their little daughter, Lois Jean, for medical treatment. Earl Brown is
looking after the Hays ranch while they are away.
Phillip and Luella Largent, Glenrose and Thomas Fox and Marietta
Weilmunster, pupils of the Lake City School, consulted with Dr. Goble,
optometrist, at Alturas last week. Only Phillip was found to need glasses.
Mr. and Mrs. Earl Daniels expect to leave this week for the lower country to
consult a specialist in regard to Mrs. Daniels’ health.
FORMER MODOC GIRL GIVEN FAREWELL PARTY
Mrs. Cecil Jackson was the guest of honor at a farewell party given last
Friday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Fletcher L. Walker by the choir
of the Peoples Church. Singing, musical games and stunts constituted the
greater part of the evening’s entertainment, followed by delicious
refreshments served by the ladies of the choir. As a token of appreciation
of the faithful service of Mrs. Jackson in the choir, a gift was presented
to her. Mr. Bert Rodman making the presentation on behalf of the choir. Mrs.
Jackson will be greatly missed, her fine voice always added so much to the
programs. Forty-six choir members, their husbands, wives and friends
attended the gathering. Cecil Jackson arrived in town Saturday evening,
leaving Sunday with Mrs. Jackson to make their home in Berkeley. Mr. and
Mrs. Jackson have been local residents for a number of years and will be
greatly missed by their many friends. – Westwood Sugar Pine
Mrs. J. C. Cathcart is reported quite ill at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Eugene
Starr. She is being attended by her daughters, Mrs. L. E. McCulley and Mrs.
Edith Boston.
Professor Lewis, formerly music instructor in Surprise Valley Union High
School, now connected with the Modoc Union High School in Alturas, is
reported to be in the hospital at that place.
EAGLEVILLE NOTES
Frank Nolan - still cheerfully galloping about on crutches.
Elmer Cook – miniature gentleman bicycling to school.
Mrs. Ernie Cook – busily engaged with plans for Farm Center minstrel.
Louis Grove – Eagleville’s crack grease-ball, digging into a motor.
Mr. Starkey – picking up the loose ends of a transferred business.
Miss Eshom’s pupils – setting a standard in entertainment at the Masonic
installation.
Jimmy Short – always at a high lope for somewhere.
John Taylor – Eagleville chess slicker.
E. B. Grave – and his hitchhiking thumb.
Grandmother Powers – passing the time of day with post office patrons.
Margaret Powers – in overalls and a sweater.
Hal McCulley is out of luck this season, when it comes to playing
basketball, for not long ago, Hal Sprained his ankle, which necessitated the
injured member being placed in a cast for a period of eight weeks. Hal is a
player who will be missed by his team when playing championship games. It is
tough luck when such an accident happens right in the beginning of
basketball season.
Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Pollock, formerly of this place, were in Cedarville
over the weekend visiting old time friends. While here Pollock was connected
with the Cedarville quarantine station. He is now with the Biological Survey
in the eradication of porcupines in Grasshopper Valley, just this side of
Susanville. Kenneth was called to Alturas, where he conferred with his
foreman, Andy Hupe, Sunday night.
JURY FAILS IN HOUSEHOLDER TRIAL
The jury in the case of the People vs. J. H. Householder and Peter Emile
Larsen failed to reach a verdict and have been discharged. A new trial has
been set for February 5th, and another jury is being drawn.
The trial of the two Davis Creek men, which began in the Superior Court in
Alturas Monday, has attracted a great deal of interest, the courtroom being
crowded on every day of the trial. The case went to the jury Wednesday
evening.
The jury was composed of the following: Morris Dick, Marvin Hines, J.
Hawkins, P. B. Harris, Mrs. Ira Darst, Mrs. A. G. Hawkins, Mrs. Ed Mackay,
A. R. Close, Mrs. A. M. Traugh, Bodie Robinson, W. A. Butler and George
Stephens.
Lack of space prevents the Times from printing the evidence presented in the
case. – Modoc Times
Born to Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Goulden, in Alturas, January 28th, was an
eight-pound daughter.
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SURPRISE VALLEY RECORD, CEDARVILLE, MODOC COUNTY, CAL.
WEDNESDAY JANUARY 3, 1934
MRS. Mary WENDT LAID TO HER FINAL REST
Mary Wendt, mother of Henry Wendt of New Pine Creek, passed away in Medford
following two months of illness at the home of her daughter in that city.
She was aged 69 years. Interment was made in the family plot in Jacksonville
cemetery. Mrs. Wendt left a family of six children to mourn her passing. Her
husband died several years ago. (1:1)
FALL RIVER COUPLE TAKE LICENSE TO WED
A marriage license has been issued to Percy E. Anders and Neva M. Whittal,
both of Fall River Mills, by Mrs. Ella C. Sloss, deputy county clerk, at
Alturas.
Leo Crabtree, stockman of Ravendale, passed away last Saturday at the
General Hospital in Alturas following a heart attack. Obsequies were held at
Likely Sunday and interment was made in the Likely Cemetery. (1:1)
MRS. MINNIE BROWN PASSES
Mrs. Minnie Brown, 58, formerly of Surprise Valley of recent years, a
resident of Orland, passed away at the home there last Saturday, December
29th, 1933, after a lingering illness.
She leaves to mourn her passing, her husband, C. F. Brown, a son, Kesner
Brown and a daughter, Miss Lavene Brown, of Orland, Cal.,
Mrs. Brown was an aunt of B. H. Simson, Mrs. Lena Atkinson, Mrs. Viola
Cramton and Mrs. June Harris of this valley; Mrs. Elwood Sullivan, of
Lakeport, Cal., and Mrs. Belva Hughes, of Kelseyville, Cal.
Obsequies for the departed was held in Chico on January 1st, 1934 and
interment made in the Chico Cemetery. Her many friends in this valley deeply
sympathize with the bereaved family. (1:3)
POPULAR YOUNG CEDARVILLE COUPLE WED AT RENO DECEMBER 25TH
Coming as a surprise to their many friends was the wedding that took place
in Reno on Christmas Day. Clyde Gooch, eldest son to Mrs. Kate Gooch of this
place and Miss Fern Jones, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Guy Jones stole a "march
hare" n their many friends and journeyed to the "biggest little city" in the
world and said, "I do". Congratulations and the best of success over that
troubled sea of matrimony is our sincerest wish.
ALTURAS BRIEFS
Miss Roma Ash, bookkeeper at the Smith Auto Company garage, returned from
Berkeley last Thursday, she spent her holiday vacation in the bay region.
Mrs. Jennie Hironymous, of San Francisco, has been visiting her son, Ray and
family in Alturas and is now in Surprise Valley where she is visiting her
sister, Mrs. F. L. Roberts and family. Mrs. Hironymous was at one time a
resident of Cedarville, having spent her girlhood there.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Cramton returned Sunday from a weeks’ vacation trip to
Livermore, which they spent with their daughter, Miss Louise, who is at a
sanitarium at that place.
Mr. and Mrs. Bert Simson left last Friday for Chico where they went to
attend the funeral of Mrs. Minnie Brown, Mr. Simsons’ aunt.
Jesse Ballard and wife returned from the bay region Monday. They had been
visiting their daughter and her husband, Mr. and Mrs. Mulligan.
FORT BIDWELL HIGH – LIGHTS
Clarence Decious arrived home from Pullman, Washington, last Sunday to spend
the holidays with his parents.
Mrs. Alice Messner, who died last Wednesday at Sacramento, was buried at
fort Bidwell Sunday, services were conducted from the People’s Church. She
leaves her husband, Laurence Messner and a small son, a sister, mother and
brother to mourn her loss. The sympathy of this entire community is extended
to the bereaved ones in this hour of sorrow. (3:2)
Mr. Leon Hickerson has been confined to his home with the flu the past week.
Bill Crow has been driving the Bidwell – Adel stage during Mr. Hickerson’s
illness.
LAST RITES ARE HELD FOR YOUNG WOMAN
Funeral services were conducted in Fort Bidwell Sunday for Mrs. Virginia
Dodge Messner, 24, wife of Lawrence B. Messner of Sacramento. The services
were under the direction of the Kerr mortuary and the Rev. Jillson
officiated.
The young woman died in Sacramento December 19 of coronary embolus. She was
born in Fort Collins, Colo., October 3, 1910.
Her husband was a former resident of Fort Bidwell and the body was returned
here for interment in the family plot at Bidwell. A son four-years old also
survives. (3:2)
Miss Georgie Baty is spending her vacation in Adel, Oregon with her father,
Sam Baty.
Mr. and Mrs. Walter Cambron and family of Eagleville spent Christmas with
Mrs. Cambron’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Hickerson of Bidwell.
(Too late for Last Week)
Mrs. and Mrs. Fred Bucher left last Friday for San Francisco, where they
will spend the holidays with their daughter and son, Jewell and Earl.
Claude Heard and sister, Etta Conlan, were called to the bedside of their
father, Fulton Heard, in Ashland. Mr. Heard is in very poor condition and it
is feared he may not get better.
NEWSY NOTES FROM NEW PINE CREEK
The writer joins friends of the Longwell family of Davis Creek, in extending
sympathy in the loss by death of R. H. Longwell, who was a good citizen; a
man who always had a hearty handshake and a cheery word to all friends he
might meet. He was a kind husband and father and one who will be missed from
among us. (6:3)
Walter Carlson, wife and baby daughter of Westwood, was visitors’ here X-mas
day. Mrs. Carlson was formerly, Miss Bonita Dick, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
Morris Dick of this place.
Mr. and Mrs. Mack Bryan and son, Dave were visitors over X-mas from
Glendale, Oregon. They were accompanied by Miss Maude McGaughey, a high
school teacher of Roseburg, Oregon. They returned home Thursday, with the
exception of Mrs. Bryan, who will visit here for several days. Mrs. Bryan is
the daughter of Mrs. A. H. Dourthy.
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 10, 1934
JURY PANEL DRAWN FOR HOUSEHOLDER TRIAL JANUARY 16TH
The jury panel for the trial of J. H. Householder and Pete Emil of Davis
Creek, which is set for January 16th, has been drawn and jury summons served
and County Clerk L. S. Smith has released the names of prospective citizens
who may sit on the jury unless disqualified. Householder and Emil will be
tried on a charge of stealing and butchering a steer belonging to the Lake
Shore Cattle Company.
The jury panel is as follows:
Millie P. Traugh, A. E. Essex, Ernest D. Payne, Rufus S. Carter, J. L.
Ballard, W. E. Van Doren, Ernest Chandler, Joseph Allman, Maurice Dick, Ray
Anklin, J. V. Burr, W. G. Rea, Mrs. Ora Greiner, James L. Russell, P. B.
Harris, Thomas H. Cloud, W. E. Butler, P. W. Minto, R. C. Caddel, James P.
Donnelly, Adam Rogers, John C. Rachford, J. B. Cloud, Albert L. Baty, Mrs.
Loraine Morgan, Earl Hindle, T. L. Denson, T. A. Ballard, John H. Hawkins,
Nelse M. Fogle, Mrs. Elizabeth Ahl. Sam Garrett, J. A. Yates, John McGarva,
C. D. moffitt, Mrs. Irma Laird, Jesse E. Day, Jesse A. Chism, Marion Hines
and B. F. Whitson.
Mrs. Elizabeth Reynolds, pioneer resident of Modoc County, passed away at
her home in Oakland on December 20th.
OFFICER CHARGES INDIAN THREATENED HIM WITH RIFLE
Bieber, January 4 – Edmund Quinn, an Indian, is in jail awaiting a hearing
on a charge of assault. Harry T. Hendricks, a highway patrol officer, says
Quinn leveled a loaded rifle at him after the officer stopped Quinn’s car,
which was being operated without lights.
Hendricks says he disarmed Quinn and then found the forequarter of a deer in
Quinn’s car. A charge of illegal possession of venison will also be
preferred.
A. A. Jordan of Alturas, state fish and game officer, says Quinn is a
deserter from a CCC camp for Indians, where he was sent instead of jail when
he was found with illegal venison in Modoc County.
MARRIAGE NOTICES FILED BY FOUR
County Clerk, L. S. (Bob) Smith was busy last weekend writing notices of
intention to marry. Bob had them put away in drawers distant from where he
usually keeps such documents. But on inquiry, he brought them out. And here
they are:
Blaine Martin, 21, of Willow Ranch, and Rose Mulkey, 20, also of Willow
Ranch, application filed January 6.
Lawrence C. Murphy, 35, of Lookout and Hattie A. Robinson, 40, of Idaho, on
January 6 filed intention to wed.
Some more, so "they say," will make applications in the near future. We’ll
see that you read their intention to wed filing in the Record first.
LAKE CITY NEWS BRIEFS
Mr. and Mrs. Ed Daniels and Mrs. Gertrude Muzzy were Alturas visitors
Friday. Mrs. Daniels consulted with Dr. McKenney and found a touch of
tuberculosis due to flu, which will necessitate her keeping in her bed for
four months.
Mrs. Kenneth Jacobs was operated upon at general hospital, Alturas, last
Thursday. She is reported slowly improving.
Little Lois Jean Hays is reported quite ill, with Dr. Kennedy in attendance.
Little Lynall Loyal Wimer is also quite sick.
Mrs. George Miller, who has been visiting with her daughter, Mrs. Lyle
Bishop, in Berkeley for the past two weeks, returned to her home in
Cedarville the first of the week.
Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Johnstone spent several days last week visiting with C.
A. Johnstone, a brother of Alfred. They returned to their home in Cedarville
last Thursday.
Mr. and Mrs. D. E. Hill of Lakeview spent the latter part of last week in
Cedarville visiting with their daughter, Mrs. Edgar Harris and family. They
returned to their home Sunday.
Roy Briles is reported to have had the misfortune of having his car leave
the grade at the water trough in Cedar Canyon last Sunday. We do not have
any particulars as to how the accident occurred, but we are informed no one
was hurt.
Amble Kemble, who has been in a hospital at Reno for the past few weeks
returned to his home in Vya, Nevada last Thursday. He was accompanied by his
wife.
Mrs. Inez Hatch of Susanville, who spent the holidays in Cedarville visiting
with her sister, Mrs. Lossie Hayes and friends here, returned to her home
last Saturday, where she will resume her teaching.
Mrs. Mary Weigert of Alturas is seriously ill at that place. Her daughter,
Mrs. Reta Edmunds and a nurse are in constant attendance at her bedside.
Marion Rinehart and Vancel Beebe purchased five Hereford bulls the first of
the week from Frank McArthur of the Lake Shore Cattle Company. The bulls
were delivered last Monday by Edgar Harris, local truck man.
WEDNESDAY JANUARY 17, 1934
HUGE SKELETON DISCOVERED AT THORN LAKE
Thorn Lake, widely known as the site of the sunken city in northern Lake
County, again has disclosed evidence of the millions of years since huge
beasts roamed over these areas. What appears to be a completely fossilized
skeleton of one of the great beasts was discovered recently by an arrowhead
hunting party composed of Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Owens and Mr. and Mrs. Cal
Francis.
The find was made at the southern end of the dry lake bed. Blowing sands had
uncovered a small section of the fossilized material, which was discovered
by Mr. Owens and when the party had succeeded in getting it out, it was seem
to be a complete rib of the huge mammal, perhaps ten feet long. The mound
out on the lake bed from which it was taken, together with other small
fragments on the surface, would indicate the animal was 50 to 60 feet long
and that perhaps the rest of the bones lie covered in the mound there on the
lake bed.
News of the find is being sent to Dr. E. L. Packard, of Corvallis in an
effort to get some idea of the importance of the find and the manner of
continuing further investigation.
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Looking for an obit for Marcel Albert Barles (Bailes?), but unfortunately I only have years of birth and death: 1896-1979. Is there an index out there somewhere to any of the Reno area newspapers that may give me a clue as to the month of his death. Any help appreciated.
BEATRICE HUTCHINSON MARRIES S. F. MAN
Married in San Francisco, Cal., July 22, 1933, Miss Beatrice Hutchinson to
Leo Anthony Steil, of San Francisco.
They were attended by Miss Grace Stiner, of this place, and Elmer Steil,
brother of the groom. The young couple are making their home in San
Francisco, where Mr. Steil has a position with the Hartford Insurance
Company. The charming bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. H.
Hutchinson, of this place. She is a graduate of the Surprise Valley Union
High School and has recently graduated as a nurse from St. Luke’s Hospital,
where she has been in training since her graduation from high school.
She has a host of friends in this valley who extend heartiest
congratulations with best wishes for a joyous and prosperous voyage over the
sea of life.
Miss Lucille Hill of Lakeview, was in Cedarville last Saturday and Sunday
visiting with her sister, Mrs. Edgar Harris and family.
Mike White, rancher of the southern part of Surprise Valley, who recently
had his ankle broken while tailing a steer, returned from a three weeks’
trip to San Jose, last weekend.
Mrs. Charles Nolan of Eagleville, accompanied by her mother, Mrs. Ella
Neasham, of Cedarville, spent several days in Alturas last week having
dental work done.
Mark Knull, operator of the K. and D. Service Station in Alturas, recently
moved to the city where he will reside in the future.
The case of David M. West; charged with failure to provide for his children,
has been set for hearing today. We have not heard the result at this
writing.
Mrs. Marie Mortensen, of Colorado Springs, Colo., recently spent a few days
in Vya, Nevada, visiting her brother, E. J. Sharp and family, returning to
her home last week.
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 1933
IS GREAT GRANDMOTHER TWICE WITHIN TWO MONTHS
Mrs. Rena Arthur of Lakeview has become a two-time great grandmother in the
past two months, according to a friend of hers who reports the following
fact. Last month, October 14th, to Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Carmody was born a
seven and three-quarter pound son, Richard John Carmody. Richard became a
great grandson number one. This month to Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Cockrell of
Cedarville was also born a son, an eight-pound by the name of Robert Lewis
Cockrell. Robert became a great grandson number two. Mrs. Arthur, says her
friends is in no small way very proud of both Richard and Robert. – Lake
County Tribune
ABLE TO BE AROUND
Harry Wilson, who has been confined to his home since his return from the
hospital about two weeks ago, while still on theinvalid list, is able to
make his way down town at this writing. However, he finds it rather
difficult to make it back sometimes, but he is steadily gaining in strength
and will soon be "his self again". We are glad to see him out again.
ALTURAS BUILDING RAZED BY FIRE
(HEADLINE)
As we got o press this afternoon, we received the following telephone report
on the Alturas fire of last night. Fire of unknown origin broke out last
night in the Central Garage building in Alturas in the rooms occupied by
Guise & Guise, who operate the Model Cleaning Establishment. From these
rooms the fire spread tot he sales room of the Central garage and in a short
time, the entire building was completely gutted by the flames. Joe Gloster,
proprietor of the Central Garage estimates his loss between $10,000 &
$15,000, which is partly covered by insurance.
From the garage building the flames were carried by the north wind to the
Jarman Garage, which is next door, and completely gutted the second story of
the building, which is used as an office & a supply room. A number of tires
and auto accessories were consumed in the blaze. Mr. Jarman estimates his
loss at $8,000, which is fully covered by insurance.
The Model Cleaning Establishment was completely destroyed and along with it
went two cars, belonging to Mr. Guise. No insurance was carried by him and
his was a total loss.
No damage was done to the Bonner Building, which is directly south of the
Jarman Garage. The total loss is estimated to be between $20,000 and
$25,000.
One injured.
Alex Olson of the Forest Service lost two fingers on his left hand, while
trying to move the safe and his hand was caught between the safe and door
jamb; no other injuries were reported and all of the fire fighters were
sweating icicles while fighting the blaze.
SUSTAINS BROKEN ANKLE
Orin Gill, formerly of this valley, but for the past few years of Palo Alto,
had the misfortune of having an ankle broken in a fall from a truck. It
seems he was on the back end of a truck holding a rabbit hutch on, when the
truck ran off the highway and jolted him and the hutch off. The socket on
each side of the ankle was broken.
Eagleville NOTES
Davie grove, Sr., grand old man of the grove clan, has had a more than
usually pleasant week. Mr. Grove most human of the human kind, and like all
people – save middle-aged women – has his birthdays. This birthday,
his ----, brought an exceptionally fine dinner, given by Mr. Hide Barber,
the evening of Mr. Grove’s birth-date. Saturday night a surprise Dutch Lunch
in his honor was given by relatives and attended by the family and many
friends.
Mr. Grove, never one to expect return for services and friendship rendered,
was much affected by what he considered a great deal of ado over such an old
gentleman. It seems too bad that more of us can’t live by such a philosophy
of life as has this gentleman. Courtesy, kindness and intense appreciation
are ever his watch-words. His family and friends will tell you, should you
ask, that the good do not all die young.
Mort West, who appeared in court last Wednesday in Alturas on a charge of
failure to provide had the following sentence meted out to him: Two years on
Probation and $25 per month for the support of his children.
Frank Nolan is galloping about a bit on his crutches now-a-days and seems
well on the road to recovery. You will remember that Frank suffered a broken
leg some weeks ago when his horse fell with him.
Mrs. Lario Muria, who is suffering from a nervous breakdow, was taken to the
hospital at Alturas last weekend.
Pete Ytzaina of Eagleville had the misfortune of lacerating his left hand
badly last week while splitting wood. He came down to town to have Dr.
Kennedy treat the injury.
Mrs. Martin Espil of this place is in San Jose visiting with her daughter,
Miss Janie, who has been ill at that place for sometime.
James Givan and wife of Bly spent last week visiting Mr. and Mrs. E. R.
Tyeryar of this place. Mr. Givans is an uncle of Mr. Tyeryar.
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Wallace left last Thursday for Yerington, where, it is
reported, they have purchased property and will make their future home at
that place.
A. K. Sweet was in Lakeview last Friday, where he spent the day visiting his
mother, Mrs. Gail Arthurs, of that place.
LAKE CITY JOTS
Miss Gertrude Darst suffered an attack of appendicitis while at high School
last week. This disease seems very prevalent through out Surprise Valley.
Many have been suffering from it here this fall.
We understand the authorities and health officers have been notified in
regard to several of our male citizens, who are harboring public nuisances
and germ carriers on their upper lips. This matter should be investigated at
once.
Mrs. Tom Painter took Mr. W. S. Painter to Alturas Friday, from there he
took the train for Southern California, where he will spend the winter with
his daughter, Mrs. Fred Streig and family.
Mrs. Nannie Daniels received a telegram Sunday stating her daughter, Thelma
was dying in Oakland. The news was a shock to relatives and friends here who
were under the impression she was improving daily. Mrs. Daniels and
daughters, Mrs. Roy Hobbs and sons, Lossie and William left at once for
Oakland.
Born in Cedarville, Cal., November 24, 1933, to Mr. and Mrs. Pete J.
Laxague, a son; weight 8 ¾ - pounds; mother and babe are doing nicely.
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WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 1933
While on her way to Alturas last Tuesday morning, Mrs. Peter Gerig, wife of
Supervisor Gerig of Lassen County had the misfortune of losing control of
her car near Adin and narrowly escaped death when the car overturned.
Charles Atkinson is now hobbling around on crutches, due to a wrenched knee.
The injured member is now in a cast and is causing considerable pain. The
injury was sustained while unloading wood from a wagon recently.
Jeff Deadmond was found guilty of manslaughter last Wednesday evening by a
jury in the Circuit Court in Lakeview. Deadmond shot and killed his son,
Bliss Deadmond, last month during a quarrel when the father was returning
home from a deer hunt. The slayer is aged 74 years.
Harry Wilson, who recently underwent an operation in the Alturas hospital,
was able to return to his home in Cedarville last Sunday.
L. A. Wheeler was a lucky hunter Sunday when he bagged a fine 4-point buck
in Nevada. That was the last day of the Nevada hunting season.
NUPTIALS
Miss Marjorie Bush, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Bush, of this place and
John Spalding, of Susanville, were married in Reno on Armistice Day. They
will make their home in Susanville. The charming bride has a host of friends
who join the RECORD in extending congratulations to the happy young couple.
May happiness and prosperity attend them over the rugged sea of life.
Married in Sacramento, Cal., November 4th, 1933, Raymond Walker and Mrs.
Elma McGill. Mrs. McGill was formerly Miss Elma Adams, of this place and a
sister of Forrest Adams.
LAKE CITY NEWS BRIEFS
Mrs. Stussey of Madison, Wisconsin, mother of Mrs. Joshua Strief, is here on
a ten-day visit at the Strief home. This is the first visit mother and
daughter have had in seven years.
Mrs. Sarah Warmack is reported not so well at this writing.
Little Elmer Vernon, elder son of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Vernon has been quite
sick with a cold and severe sore mouth due to teething. He is reported
better at this writing.
OBITUARY OF EMILE B. SMALLS
Emile Bernard Smalls was born in Mulhouse, France, on May 2nd, 1848. After
graduating from the public school he studied music and mechanical drawing,
the latter helping him to obtain work in the large Railroad shops near his
home; at the tender age of seventeen, he was gang boss over five men. At
eighteen, he shipped aboard a freighter as assistant engineer, plying
between Marseilles, France and Cairo, Egypt, where he remained eight months,
then worked his way to the United States, landing in the railroad shops in
Rochester, N. Y., where he remained several months. Then the West called
him; obtaining a job as assistant in the engine rooms on a vessel going to
the Isthmus of Panama, he crossed the isthmus on the train and took boat to
San Francisco and arrived in California in 1868.
Remaining in San Francisco a few weeks, he then moved on to the Railroad
shops in Truckee and Rocklin, working in the capacity of machinist;
advancing on up to fireman, then engineer.
He was known there as Frenchy, the "French boy with the Irish accent",
acquired by working with Irish mechanics.
He installed the first injector used in California engines and thru all his
life was proud of having been engineer on the then new engine, the C. P.
Huntington No. 1, now a relic on exhibition in Sacramento.
In 1871, he and his brother, Charles arrived in Cedarville and took up
farming, where he remained until his death, October 26, 1933. He led a very
active life, taking part in nearly all the civic and public works organized
in Cedarville.
He and his brother set up and ran the first sawmill for Cantrall, also the
first flour mill for Mr. N. Dry in Lake City; had the first artesian well
bored in Surprise Valley; helped organize the first Grange and Odd Fellow
Lodges. He was a member of the latter for nearly sixty years, having his
fifty-year pin several years ago.
In 1879, he sent to France for his bride, Antoinette Weber and was married
on January fifth in the home for which he sawed the lumber and built.
There were six children born to them, Emilie B. Hughes, of Cedarville, Cal.,
Rosalie m. Mateer and Antoinette Aston of Oakland, Cal., and Pauline
Christens of Medford, Oregon; the two boys died in infancy. He leaves six
grand children and on sister, Mrs. Rosalie Hancock of Oakland and his
devoted widow, to mourn him.
He was a kind and gently husband and father and much beloved for his happy
disposition, always wanting to see people happy. He will be remembered by
all the older people, playing the clarinet for them to dance by, having as
much fun as they. He was a good neighbor in trouble and will also be
remembered by all who worked for him for his kind deeds and generosity. This
world is a better world for his having been here. (1:6)
Bill Prewitt is here from Alkali this week. This is the first time that we
have seen Bill hitting on all four. His first appearance here several months
ago was when he shot his toe off with a rifle; a few weeks later he came in
again with a broken arm, which happened when a horse fell with him. This
time he is all okay and hoping his streak of bad luck is over.
Mrs. Elizabeth Garret, former resident of Cedarville, but for several years
past of Westwood, is recovering from a siege of pneumonia.
During the past week a person can see the many housewives in and around town
with a rake in hand busily engaged in cleaning up and burning leaves in the
yards. It’s funny that we haven’t seen any of the masculine sex with this
implement of labor in his toil worn hands.
Born in Cedarville, Cal., November 13th, 1933, to Mr. and Mrs. Lewis
Cockrill, a son. Mother and babe are reported doing well.
Lawrence Goodman left yesterday for Chico, where he went to the bedside of
his mother, who is seriously ill at that place.
Mrs. L. A. Wheeler left last Sunday morning for Stockton, where she went for
a visit and to attend the wedding of her son, Amandus, which happy event s
to take place next Sunday, November 19th. Irving Hill drove her car for her.
WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 22ND, 1933
The CHATTER BOX
A true sportsman is Melvin Bailey, for last Sunday while out hunting quail,
he happened past a sagebrush field when he up and steps on a Mrs. Quail, who
was seeking a hideout in the trail. Now Mel, in true sportsmanlike manner,
plants his no. 10 on the bird to hold it securely while he gets his gun all
set and ready for a quick shot, when off slips his foot and liberates Mrs.
Quail and she takes off and when about ten-feet off the ground, she loops
the loop and side slips and does a couple of turns and flies to safety,
while the hunter is busily firing into the place where she had been. Well,
Mel didn’t get the quail. This story is similar to the one of the "big" fish
that the fisherman almost lands.
Sammie George Sweeney of Lake City and Wilma Leora Roberts, of Plush,
Oregon, were married at the M. E. Parsonage in Cedarville this morning,
November 22, 1933, Rev. Virgil A. Vinyard officiating.
Ed Van Doren, genial mechanic of the Western Garage, is tenderly nursing a
sore thumb this week. It seems that Ed ran a sliver in his thumb and
infection set in. You know, Ed, you shouldn’t monkey around that woodpile.
AMADUS WHEELER WEDS STOCKTON GIRL
A beautifully appointed home wedding was that of Miss Dorothy Dean McBride
and Mr. William A. Wheeler, solemnized at 2 o’clock Sunday afternoon at the
home of the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Charles McBride, 327 tuxedo
Park. Members of the two families were in attendance. The impressive service
was read by the Rev. Father Gerald Flanagan of St. Mary’s Church.
Masses of white chrysanthemums and potted palms were used to convert the
fireplace into an altar, where the bride was given in marriage by her
father. She wore a wedding gown of white satin elaborated with pearl
banding. The same ornamentation was used on the hand-embroidered veil, which
fell in a long oval-shaped train. Her flowers were lilies-of-the-valley and
gardenias. The bride’s sister, Miss Ena McBride, who was maid of honor, wore
a frock of peach-colored satin with green slippers and a close-fitting hat
of green tulle. She carried Talisman roses. The bridegroom was attended by
his brother-in-law, Mr. Alfred M. Fisher.
The bride’s mother wore a dress of blue triple sheer crepe trimmed with
metallic bending. Mrs. Wheeler, mother of the bridegroom, wore powder blue
crepe. They both wore a corsage of gardenias.
Following the ceremony, a wedding repast was served at a silver and white
table set for 14. The bride cut and served the wedding cake at the
conclusion of dinner. Covers were laid for the bridal couple, Mrs. and Mrs.
William A. Wheeler, Mrs. and Mrs. Jacob Charles McBride, Mrs. L. A. Wheeler,
of Cedarville, mother of the bridegroom, Mr. and Mrs. Alfred M. Fisher, Miss
may McBride, Mr. Howard McBride, Mrs. William McBride, Mr. Francis Fisher,
Miss Loraine Bravo, Master Bobbie Fisher and Miss Ena McBride. – Stockton
Daily Record
"Jacks" many friends here join the RECORD in extending heartiest
congratulations to the newly weds and wish them unbounded happiness and
prosperity as they journey through life.
Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Sharp, of Vya, Nevada, have just returned from a visit to
Oakland and Rio Vista, Cal., and while there had the pleasure of seeing
their three new grandchildren. A little daughter, "Nellie Lou", born May 16,
1933, to Mr. and Mrs. Fred Stanley of Rio Vista, Cal.; a little son,
"Herbert Lloyd", born September 30, 1933, to Mrs. and Mrs. Arthur Ellensburg
and a little son "Kenneth Arthur", born October 14, 193, to Mr. and Mrs.
Kenneth Surruhue, of Oakland, Cal.
ALTURAS YOUTH IS MINUS FINGER WHEN GUN IS DISCHARGED
AN ACCIDENTAL SHOT – DELBERT FITZPATRICK INJURED
The first accident of the duck hunting season occurred last Sunday afternoon
in the southern part of the valley, when Delbert Fitzpatrick, son of Mr. and
Mrs. Charles Fitzpatrick of Alturas had the misfortune of having the
forefinger of his left hand severed when his gun was accidentally
discharged.
It seems as though young Fitzpatrick, along with a number of other hunters
had concealed themselves behind some bushes and upon hearing a volley of
shots raised up to see if any ducks or geese were coming their way. Upon
rising up from the "blind" in some manner the end of the barrel was clutched
in the left hand and it is thought the trigger caught on a twig of the bush,
which caused the gun to discharge, causing the accident.
He was immediately taken to Alturas, where the injury received medical
treatment.
LAKE CITY NEWS BRIEF
Charles Atkinson is improving but is still ornamenting crutches and will for
sometime.
Mrs. Winnie Stewart spent Monday with her mother, Mrs. George Toney.
Harry Toney was stricken with a form of paralysis last week, but is reported
better at this writing.
During these times of depression, all sorts of saving devices are being
invented. We think Jesse Stiner, of Cedarville and Arthur Ward of Lake City,
ar putting forth the best we have heard yet. They are trying to run their
autos on the front wheels so as to save rear tires. Just how successful they
are we have been unable to find out for sure. We are informed Harley Steward
and Ray Ward could furnish first hand information tho’.
Edna Darst had the misfortune to dislocate a knee-cap last week. She has
been going on crutches, but has discarded them this week.
Mr. Fulton heard and daughter, Miss Ida left last Sunday for Willows, Cal.,
where they expect to spend the winter, if Mr. Heard doesn’t get homesick.
They expected to spend Sunday with Mr. Heards’ sister, Mrs. Jane Jones at
Bieber.
Mrs. Caroline Soldate, who was seriously injured on October 8th, when the
car in which she was riding went over the grade, turning over several times
causing serious injuries to her, has so far recovered to be able to return
from San Francisco to her home in Alturas last Monday.
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SURPRISE VALLEY RECORD, CEDARVILLE, MODOC COUNTY, CAL
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 1ST, 1933
Mrs. Rosalie Mateer and daughter and son, of Oakland, arrived here from
Oakland last Friday to attend the funeral of E. B. Smalls.
AGED PIONEER PASSED AWAY HERE LAST THURSDAY EVENING
Emile B. Smalls, early pioneer and retired rancher of Cedarville, passed
away at the Smalls Ranch, east of Cedarville last Thursday evening at the
ripe age of 85 years, five months and twenty-five days. He was a resident of
this place for many years but after his retirement from active business, he
and his wife have made their home in Oakland. He was prominent in public and
civic life during his many years of residence here. He was a honored member
of the Odd Fellows’ Lodge of this place. He is survived by his devoted wife
and four daughters, to whom the sincere sympathy of the community is
extended. His funeral was held Sunday afternoon from his late residence.
We hope to be able to give a complete obituary next week. (1:3)
Mr. and Mrs. Bill Heard of Lake City, made a hurried trip to Glendale,
Oregon, last Thursday. Mrs. Heard has a new "Chevy" and makes the trip in
nine hours.
Mrs. Pauline Christens and two daughters, of Medford, Oregon, were here last
Sunday to attend the funeral of her father, E. B. Smalls.
A large number of the local people attended the funeral of little Miss Leona
Hawes at Eagleville last Thursday.
Homer Dodson and Alvin Sorenson, of Selma, were visitors in Cedarville last
week. Dodson was visiting the different members of the Hill family.
LAKEVIEW PIONEER PASSES
Jim Duke, brother of Frank Duke, Justice of the Peace at Lakeview passed
away at that place last Sunday morning. His funeral was held yesterday
(Tuesday). Duke was an old time pioneer of that section and is well known
throughout this section. (1:5)
Harry Wilson, local stockman, who was operated on in the General Hospital in
Alturas first of last week is reported greatly improved at this writing, we
are very glad to state. At first it was thought that Harry could not survive
the operation, as gangrene had set in but complications have been overcome
and he is steadily recovering.
Ed Kafader, formerly of Fort Bidwell, but now of Lakeview is reported
seriously ill at that place this week. He is not expected to live.
CROSSED the BAR
Alice Leona Hawes was born in Lake City, California, on June 9, 1923 and
died in Alturas, California October 23, 1933, at the age of 10 years, 4
months and 14 days.
She leaves a loving mother and a devoted stepfather, Mr. and Mrs. Eula Miura
and an adoring half sister, Dorothy whose constant companion she has always
been. There are a number of close relatives and loving friends without
number. To know her was to love her and because of her sweet, sunny
disposition she was adored by all. (1:6)
NEWS ITEMS FROM LAKE CITY
Lynall, little son of Mr. and Mrs. Grover Wimer gave his parents and friends
a good scare last Friday, when his mother found him into the Arsenic of
Lead, with all indication of having eaten some. He was rushed to the General
Hospital at Alturas, but was found after treatment none had been swallowed.
He returned home none the worse from a bad treatment and we are sure he is a
saddler and wiser boy.
Mrs. Eliza Catlin is visiting with her daughter, Mrs. Minard Hanks and
family.
Mr. and Mrs. John Vernon have moved to Chico for the winter. Their son,
Merville and wife are looking after the Vernon’s ranch while they are away.
Mrs. Eva Gibson of Alturas was visiting with her mother, Mrs. Miles Vernon
last Wednesday.
Mrs. Mary Quirk, who was operated on at the General Hospital, Alturas for
appendicitis last week, has gotten along nicely. She is expected home next
Thursday.
Supervisor Ward was thrown from his horse a few days ago and received some
very painful bruises to neck and shoulders. Fortunately, no bones were
broken. We have thought that Harry was too old to ride broncos. Must be in
your seconf childhood, Harry.
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 8TH, 1933
Mrs. Fannie Bowers left last week for Marysville, where she will visit at
the home of her sister, Mrs. Maggie Wilson, who resides near Marysville.
Adolph Koenig of the Cedarville Bakery and his sister, Mrs. Alma Haug, were
visitors in Alturas Monday.
Mrs. Eugene Starr was taken to the Hospital at Alturas last week for medical
treatment. From reports we learn that she is rapidly recuperating from her
illness.
JEFFERSON MULKEY ANSWERS LAST CALL
After an illness of over three and a half years, Jefferson Davis Mulkey, and
an old time and prominent citizen of Davis Creek passed away at his ranch
home, Saturday, November 4th, 1933.
He was a native of Oregon, aged three score and ten years, 10 months and
three days. Jeff Mulkey as, he was known to his many friends, came to Goose
Lake Valley, many years ago and has resided there ever since until summoned
by death.
His funeral was held from the Davis Creek Church Monday, November the 6th
and it was one of the largest ever held in Davis Creek. People came from far
and near to pay their last tribute of respect to this man whose sterling
worth had won him so many friends. (1:3)
BACK CLAIM OKEYED BY SUPERVISOR MILLER
Mr. Collier of the Collier Tractor Company appeared before the Board of
Supervisors last Monday, in reference to a claim, which has been overdue
since 1930. It seem that former, Supervisor Heryford of District No. 3,
purchased a tractor in 1930 and upon making the final payment, a claim was
lost in the of $426.28 and one for parts in the of $103.01. Supervisor
Miller put his "John Henry" on the claims and Mr. Collier went on his way
rejoicing.
PETER IVORY EXPIRES
Pete Ivory, pioneer of Likely, passed away at the County Hospital last
Friday evening. He is a brother of Charles Ivory of Alturas. Funeral was
held at likely Sunday afternoon, where his body was interred. He was aged
about sixty years. (1:6)
W. R. (Bill) Heryford of Davis Creek, was in Alturas last Monday shaking
hands with his many old time friends.
The Modoc County Board of Supervisors adjourned at noon Monday in respect to
Jeff Mulkey, of Davis Creek and all attended his funeral in the afternoon.
Mulkey was an ex-supervisor of Modoc County.
Mr. and Mrs. H. O. Hughes made a hurried trip to Medford, Oregon, last
Monday, when they took Mrs. Pauline Christens to her home at that place
after attending the funeral of her father, E. B. Smalls. They were
accompanied by miss Marian Bogert, who will remain there for a time.
Mrs. G. J. Wentzell of Paisley is here visiting at the home of her daughter,
Mrs. Harry Wilson. She is here during the illness of Harry Wilson, who is
confined to the Hospital, and Mrs. Wilson is nursing him.
News reaches us that Paul McAfee, formerly of Cedarville was married in Salt
Lake City recently. We didn’t learn the name of the bride at this time.
8 COYOTES DAILY IS WEILMUNSTER’S BAG
That life in the great wide open spaces can be exciting is proven by Leo
Weilmunster, trapper from Denio, Nevada, who last Friday brought into
Alturas, 108 coyote skins, which he sold to Frank Goings, buyer for the
Pacific Fur and Wool Company of Sacramento. Eighty-eight of these coyotes
were trapped within ten days, making an average of more than eight coyotes a
day. Mr. Weilmunster has a 250-mile trap line and is now extending it,
taking it to the Idaho line. He runs his line with a car and motorcycle and
has a splendid record as a trapper with the U. S. Government. Mrs.
Weilmunster accompanied her husband here.
Mr. Goings has a number of good trapping customers from Nevada, who have
many interesting stories of wild life and who thoroughly enjoy life in the
deserts and sagebrush of that state. – Plaindealer
NEWS ITEMS FROM LAKE CITY
Mrs. Joshua Strief is reported not so well at this writing.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Reisner of Portland, Oregon, Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Royce
of the alpine Community spent Saturday and Sunday with Mrs. Reisner and Mrs.
Royce’s mother and sister, Mrs. Miles Vernon and Mrs. Emory Cole.
Miss Fern Stewart is reported quite sick with bladder trouble and threatened
appendicitis.
Mrs. Oliver Cramton is home from Alturas where she went for medical
treatment. She expects to return shortly for an operation at the General
Hospital.
Mrs. Nannie Daniels returned home from Oakland last week. She reports her
daughter Thelma much better, but she will have to undergo a very serious
operation as soon as she recovers sufficient strength.
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Strief have moved into the house east of the church
instead of Mr. and Mrs. Joshua Strief.
NEWS ITEMS FROM EAGLEVILLE SECTION
Frank Powers is in Alturas on Grand Jury duty.
Nettie B. Harris was in Eagleville visiting her daughter Sunday before
assuming jury duty in Alturas.
Dean Wilson famous for chicken, turkey, rabbit and rare vicious mink, turned
his capable hand to another field of endeavor last week and with his usual
dexterity – or is it slight of hand? produced and excellent dance. Wilson
claims that he can induce his hens to lay stuffed eggs on a diet of salt,
pepper and mustard, so that maybe next.
Invite your neighbor to dinner sometime. Perhaps he is not the grouch he
seems. Full fed talk often makes fast friends.
Lee Heryford and A. L. Baty were out in Nevada last weekend rounding up
their cattle.
Miss Trilma McCulley, who has been in the city for the past two months, in
training for a nurse, arrived home last weekend.
Vern Hays, of Lookout, Supervisor of District No. 5, and Sam Miller of
Willow Ranch, District No. 3 attended the Board Meeting last Monday.
The Alturas Grocery Store is no more, for Monday morning the last of the
stock and fixtures were taken from the building and shipped to Montana,
where Mr. and Mrs. Wingfield will make their future home.
The Modoc County Grand Jury convened last Monday morning in Alturas, at
which time Frank J. Powers, of Eagleville, was elected foreman, and Mrs.
Phoebe Robinson of Cedarville, as secretary.
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Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds
Modoc County, California
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