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Looking for obituary or information on an ancestor originally
born about late 1800 period in Canada.
Worked at Harrah's club in Reno Nevada during the 60's
and had been employed there for a number of years.
Name may have been James or Jim
Suspect he died in period 1970 to 1985
Any information or census/obit info appreciated.
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Surnames: AVENSINO - Nevada/Sparks/Reno/Vista
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Your posting is quite old, but I am interestd in the Avensino name in the Reno/Sparks areas as well. Specifically VICTORIA AVENSINO (my husband's maternal grandmother) hse married a Julio Cassettari then divorced, then married a GASPERONI. She was born in Nevada, in 1917 she did live on a Ranch in Vista, Nevada...please contact me to compare information. Rene (So. CA) renetann(a)aol.com
SURPRISE VALLEY RECORD, CEDARVILLE, MODOC COUNTY, CAL
THURSDAY MARCH 5, 1936
SERIOUS ILL
We understand this week that our old friend, Heb Miller, who now resides at
Junction City, Trinity County is critically ill according to word received
from there. Heb was formerly the efficient maintenance foreman of the Cedar
Mountain Highway crew. He suffered a heart attack; his many friends here
trust to hear that he is improving.
CYRUS McCORMICK PASSES AT RENO
Cyrus McCormick, 60, widely known stockman of northern California and
Nevada, was found dead Saturday at his room on 6th St., in Reno, death being
due to a heart attack, it was stated. He had been about as usual on Friday,
although his health had not been good of late.
He was a native of California, and for many years had been engaged in the
livestock business. For the past six years, he had been connected with James
Humphrey in stock raising in Lassen County, California. He went to Reno
about three months’ ago to reside.
Surviving are a sister, Mrs. Zella Pryor of Sacramento; and three brothers,
George and Ira McCormick, of Reno and Charles McCormick of Ashland, Oregon.
He was a member of Alturas Lodge No. 248, F. & A.M.
Funeral was held in Reno Tuesday afternoon at 2 o’clock under the direction
of Washoe Lodge No. 25, F. & A.M.; Interment in the Masonic cemetery at that
place. (1:6)
PAROLED LAST SATURDAY
Merrill Fulcher, who was sentenced to six months in the county jail was
paroled last Saturday. But if he further partakes of the "O’ be Cheerful"
stuff, possibilities are that he will have to serve a year in the Hotel de
Sharp.
LOCAL
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Minto of Eagleville, left for Redding last Friday, in
response to a message bringing the news of the tragic death of Mrs. Mintos’
brother, Howard Cunningham, which happened in an auto accident, near that
place, when his coupe collided with a CCC truck.
We are sorry to learn that several of our residents have been confined to
the Hospital at Alturas during the past week, among whom are Mrs. C. V.
Muzzy, Miss Lois Muzzy, Mrs. Bide Steward and Miss Fern Steward, all of Lake
City.
Miss Irma Cummins came up from Bieber and spent the weekend with her
parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Cummins.
FORMER SURPRISE VALLEY RESIDENT PASSES AT S. J.
Mrs. P. A. Coppersmith, former resident of Surprise Valley, died from
pneumonia at her home in San Jose last week. Cremation followed the funeral
services, which were held in Oakland.
Mrs. Coppersmith was a native of Germany and came to the United States when
she was 18 years old. She and her husband, William Coppersmith came to Reno
from San Francisco in 1869. The couple moved the following year to Lassen
County and engaged in ranching and stock raising.
Mr. Coppersmith died in Reno in 1910 and a daughter, Mrs. C. A. Scott, died
in San Jose in 1931. Sixteen years ago, Mrs. Coppersmith moved from Reno to
San Jose to make her home.
Surviving are a son, W. E. Coppersmith of San Jose; three grandchildren,
Leslie E. and George W. Scott of San Jose; and Mrs. H. L. Cameron of Reno
and six great-grandchildren. (4:3)
DIED, at Westwood, Cal., Tuesday, March 3, 1936. B. P. Dollarhide, Funeral
will be held Friday, March 6th, from the Methodist Church, in Cedarville,
Cal. (4:5)
THURSDAY MARCH 12, 1936
SHERIFF ASKS L. A. POLICE TO LEAVE
Alturas, March 11 – Three Californians who were beaten and slugged and
kidnapped by Los Angeles policemen at Stronghold, Modoc County, reported the
affair to Sheriff John C. Sharp, of Modoc County, this afternoon. Armed with
affidavits, Sheriff Sharp ordered Chief of Police Davis and Sergeant R. L.
Bergman by wire to get his men off the railroad property, where they have
held forth since he made them get off the highways three weeks ago.
The three men are Leon Slate and Orvile Scafoose of Westwood and Charles M.
LaRue, who assert they were taken from a freight train by a group of Los
Angeles men, slugged, beaten and jailed at Tulelake.
Sheriff Sharp took the men before District Attorney Wylie, where they swore
to the affair and then dispatched the following telegram to Chief of Police,
James E. Davis and R. L. Bergman: Quote, "It has been reported to me that
your border policemen at a point called Stronghold, Modoc County, took men
and mistreated them, March 9th. One of the officers hit one of the men in
the mouth with a flashlight. Now I want you to withdraw your men entirely
from my county. I can take care of my county without your help. These three
men have given me affidavits that two of your officers were drunk when this
occurred. If this occurs again in Modoc County, I will get a warrant and
place the offenders under arrest." Signed John Sharp
SHERIFF OF MODOC COUNTY
LaRue, evidently the most mistreated of the trio, had a badly cut lip and
bruises on the upper head.
"This is too much" Sharp said, "I have tried to e patient but when they
start this sort of work on laboring men, who have legitimate reason to enter
the State, I am going to bat on this and if Davis wants to accept this as a
challenge he can."
SKULL IS FRACTURED WITH SHOT-PUT AT SCHOOL
Earl Warren, son of Mrs. Bertha Warren of Huntington Beach and a nephew of
Chris H. Hansen of this place was seriously injured last Wednesday at school
while taking physical education. In some manner he was hit with a ten-pound
shot, which was being "put" by one of his friends. The shot hit the head and
fractured the skull. He was immediately rushed to the hospital, where
shortly afterwards an operation was performed. At this writing he is getting
along as well as could be expected under the circumstances.
The small child of Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Stimers is critically ill with
pneumonia at this writing.
WEDDING BELLS RING FOR LAKE CITY COUPLE
Wedding bells rang softly and joyously at eight o’clock Tuesday evening in
the beautiful little home of Wallace S. Painter, Lake City, when his son W.
S. Painter and Mrs. Margaret Lightner’s wedding was solemnized by Rev.
Virgil A. Vinyard of Cedarville. Thomas Painter and family, Mr. and Mrs.
Muzzy and their daughter, Lois and Mr. and Mrs. I. C. Bachtel were all there
were present. Last October when Mr. Painter returned home from a visit from
the East, Mrs. Lightner Painter came with him to become his housekeeper; but
the "twain has become one flesh."
In wishing Mr. and Mrs. Painter all happiness as god’s blessing rests upon
them we add:
"May your life have just enough shadow
To temper the glare of the sun.
May you know just enough trouble
To appreciate victories won."
A FRIEND
FORT BIDWELL HIGHLIGHTS
A charivari was given to the former Winifred Baty, of this city and Mr.
Peter Seminario of Cedarville, on the evening of the 9th. The young folks
were greeted very cordially by the bride’s mother, who served delicious
refreshments.
Mrs. Derries Johnston, the former Esther Peterson, is greatly missed by her
friends.
B. P. DOLLARHIDE DIES AT WESTWOOD
OBSEQUIES HELD FROM M. E. CHURCH FRIDAY AFTERNOON
Benjamin Philander Dollarhide was born in Merced, January 20, 1861. While
quite young, his family moved to Fall River Mills, Shasta County, where he
made his home until he was married to Miss Almeda Ann Howe, of Alturas, on
February 14, 1892. They spent their winters in Fall River Valley until they
later moved to Surprise Valley, where they lived for several years, later
moving to Westwood, California.
"Ben" as he was familiarly known to old acquaintances, was in poor health
for several years and when he seemed to be growing worse he was taken to the
Westwood hospital, where soon after passed away at the ripe age of
seventy-five years, one month and thirteen days.
The seven children were all present at the funeral. They are Mrs. Jessie
Chase, of Alturas; Mrs. Pearl Prior, of Westwood; Pete and Jason of
Cedarville; Joe of Vallejo; Theodore of Susanville and Jack of Westwood.
Funeral services were held in Westwood on Thursday with Rev. Green the
pastor there in charge. And on Friday afternoon the second service was held
in the church in Cedarville with the pastor, Rev. Virgil Vinyard in charge,
who was a life long friend of "Ben’s."
Besides the immediate family being present at the Cedarville funeral there
were the two brothers, three sisters and an uncle, Israel Dollarhide, of
Fall River. A sister, Belle Estes, of Whitmore, Shasta County and a cousin,
Mrs. Ewer were also among those present.
Ben was converted early in life and united with the Methodist Episcopal
Church, of which he remained a faithful and useful member until he was
called to the fellowship of the Church triumphant, which is without spot
before the throne of God.
A FRIEND (1:6)
Ed Powers of Eagleville was a visitor in Alturas Saturday, visiting his
daughter, Mrs. Vern Linville and family.
Born at Sutter Hospital at Sacramento, Cal., February 4, 1936, to Mr. and
Mrs. Leslie Jopson, 10-pound daughter – Beverly Mae Jopson.
JEAN P. DUQUE, NEVADA SHEEPMAN BREAKS NECK IN FALL
WAS 1ST SHEEPMAN TO USE BURRO IN CONNECTION WITH HERDING
Jean Pierre Duque, for 40 years, a sheepman in Nevada was killed instantly
last Wednesday night near Gerlach, when he suffered a broken neck in a fall.
Duque, 71 was returning to his winter sheep camp with a flock of sheep when
the accident occurred. In the vicinity were his son, Bertrand Duque and his
camp tender, John Labonde. The two men carried him to his quarters and
attempted to revive him to no avail.
Duque was a native of Esquilla, France. He was born June 29, 1865 and came
to this country at the age of 22, settling near Bakersfield, he traveled to
Bridgeport, with his own band of sheep and from Bridgeport came to the
Sweetwater district in Nevada approximately 40 years ago. He was the first
sheepman to use the burro in connection with herding of sheep in Nevada and
northern California.
Deciding to sell his sheep business in Nevada, Duque went to Oregon, where
he purchased another band of sheep. Due to a series of range controversies
with cattlemen in that district he returned to Nevada and established
himself at his present location in 1899.
Later he became actively interested in the Nevada & California Land and
Livestock Company and among several Nevadans, who tried to corner the wool
market in 1920.
Surviving Duque are his widow, Mrs. Marie Duque and two sons, Bertrand and
Andre Duque, all of Reno.
Funeral services were held last Saturday at 9:30 a. m. at the Ross-Burke
Chapel, thence to St. Thomas Acquinas Cathedral, where solemn requiem High
Mass will be sung.
The teacher had been talking of famous proverbs.
"Now", she said, "can any child tell me what this one means: "Out of sight,
out of mind?"
"Yes", Johnny volunteered, "Invisible and insane." (4:5)
LAKE CITY NEWS ITEMS
Mr. and Mrs. "Bud" Atkinson are the proud parents of a brand new baby boy.
Congratulations.
Fern Steward returned home Friday from the General Hospital at Alturas,
where she had her appendix removed by Dr. Pate. Fern was feeling fine at
last reports.
Harold Steward is reported to be very ill at this writing.
Mrs. C. V. Muzzy returned home Saturday from the general Hospital, Alturas.
It will be necessary for Mrs. Muzzy to go to San Francisco for further
treatment before she is restored to her usual health.
Mrs. William Heard had the misfortune to fall and break her leg in four
places. She was taken to Alturas, where Dr. Pate set the bones. She returned
home and is resting as well as could be expected.
Well, folks, we’ve been promising you a wedding when roads got good, so here
we are. Mr. W. S. Painter and Mrs. Margaret Lightner, Pittsburg, PA., were
quietly married at the Painter home Tuesday evening, Rev. V. A. Vinyard,
officiating. Just a few friends and relatives, being present. We join their
many friends in congratulations and best wishes.
Mrs. Roy Coatney was taken to Alturas last week for medical treatment.
NEWS NOTES FROM NEW PINE CREEK
Miss Joy Butler, one of our local popular young ladies and now in business
in Lakeview was married to Mr. Glenn Mahan also of Lakeview at Reno, Nevada
on February the 25th. The writer joins friends of this happy couple in
wishing them all the good things in life.
THURSDAY, MARCH 19, 1936
ARCH JOHNSTONE INJURED SUNDAY
PELVIC BONE IS BROKEN AS MUSTANG STAMPEDES
Arch Johnstone was seriously injured last Sunday afternoon about five o’clock
when he sustained a broken pelvic bone caused by a stampeding horse.
Arch had just watered the animal and was taking it back into its stall and
tying it up, when it became frightened and lunged forward, knocking Arch
down and kicking him in the hip, which resulted in a broken pelvis.
He was taken to the Hospital at Alturas Sunday evening in an ambulance and
reports are at this time that he is getting along as well as could be
expected. The injury will necessitate his being confined to his bed for a
period of three months.
NEWS NOTES FROM NEW PINE CREEK
Riley Woods, who has been ill for several days was taken to the Lakeview
Hospital last Tuesday suffering from a ruptured appendix. Drs. Wilbur and
Chisholm operated on him and at the present time he is doing as well as
could be expected under conditions. Mr. Woods’ daughter, Vieva Watkins and
her husband arrived Saturday afternoon to be with him. They made the drive
straight through from their home at Hollywood in 17 hours.
Mrs. John Spalding and small son of Susanville are this week visiting at the
home of Mr. and Mrs. Fred E. Bush, Mrs. Spalding’s parents.
THURSDAY, MARCH 26, 1936
RAYMOND E. HILL GETS ANNAPOLIS APPOINTMENT
Harry L. Englebright, M. C. 2nd District, has given the principal
appointment to Annapolis Naval Academy to Raymond E. Hill, son of Mr. and
Mrs. Ray Hill, a student of the Surprise Valley Union High School.
Raymond is now studying at the Drew School in San Francisco, preparing to
take the examination in April to qualify for entrance to the Naval Academy.
The Record joins Raymond’s many friends in extending congratulations on his
appointment and wishes him unbound success.
G. J. WENTZELL PASSES AT PAISLEY, SATURDAY
News of the death of G. J. Wentzell, of Paisley, which occurred at his home
last Friday, after a lingering illness. The family is well known in this
place, having resided here for a number of years. He served as pastor of the
M. E. Church of this place, for several years. His obituary will be
published later. (1:1)
DEATH OF WARNER VALLEY RESIDENT
W. L. Turner received a message yesterday from Lakeview announcing the death
of T. B. Wakefield, of Warner Valley, which occurred Tuesday. His funeral
will be held Thursday afternoon at Fort Bidwell under the auspices of the F.
& F. M., of which Order he was a member. Further particulars will appear in
next week’s issue. (1:4)
EX-RANCHER OF MODOC DIES IN LONG BEACH
LONG BEACH (CALIFORNIA) March 18th – Theodore Lee, 79, for forty years a
rancher in Modoc County, died at his home in Long Beach Monday March the
18th. He retired in 1916. Funeral services were held last Thursday. (4:3)
NEWS NOTES FROM NEW PINE CREEK
The good stork visited the home of J. W. Modrell recently and left a 9-1/2
pound baby boy. The writer joins the many friends of this young couple in
extending congratulations.
Mrs. Ella Clark was bitten on one of her fingers recently by a spider and
for a time it was feared that she would lose the finger, but the last report
we received was that it would by necessary to have the finger amputated.
Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Dibble and son Terance, returned Saturday evening from a
trip to San Francisco, where they went to bring home Bill Oakleman, who has
been in a hospital for several weeks with an injured knee cap. He has fully
recovered from the injury.
We are glad to report that Riley Woods, who underwent an operation for
appendicitis one day last week is getting along nicely.
~~~~~~
Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds
Family Researcher of "The Last Frontier"
Modoc County, California
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SURPRISE VALLEY RECORD, CEDARVILLE, MODOC COUNTY, CAL
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 1936
LARGE CROWD ATTEND WEDDING SUPPER
A wedding supper was served last Tuesday evening at the French Hotel
honoring Mr. and Mrs. Willard Sweet, who were recently married in San
Francisco. Over 50 of their friends attended, who spent the entire evening
visiting, wining and dining and extending the newlyweds congratulations and
best wishes as they embark on life’s rugged voyage together.
ALLEN POPE, 70 OF CANBY PASSES
Allen Pope, 70, of Canby, died Saturday at the Modoc General Hospital. Mr.
Pope had been ill for several days and has been an occupant of the hospital.
He was the father of James Pope and Coon Pope of Canby and had one daughter,
Dorothy of San Francisco. (1:5)
LAST RITES HELD FOR F. E. HUMPHREYS
Last rites were held in Reno, Nevada, Saturday for Frank E. Humphrey, 68,
wealthy cattleman, whose far-flung investments included a partnership in
Modoc County with Victor F. Christensen, of Likely. Mr. Humphrey died
Thursday evening in Reno, of a heart attack, following a about in which he
had not been well.
Mr. Humphrey was a native Californian, having been born in Cal Pine, in
1868, the son of George Humphrey, a pioneer stockman. The younger Humphrey
engaged in the stock and banking business at one time heading the Lassen
County Bank at Susanville. Frank Humphrey became identified with the
Humphrey Supply Company following the death of a brother and had remained at
the head of the company until his death. Many Surprise Valley citizens knew
him in this capacity and later as head of the Humphrey – Christensen Cattle
Company, which became a heavy landowner and grazer near Likely about
ten-years ago.
Surviving are two sons, Frank Ellis Humphrey, Jr., and Marvin B. Humphrey.
He had been active for many years in various branches of the Masonic Order
and was a member of Sierra Valley F. &. A. M.; the royal Arch. Mason of
Loyalton; Nevada City Commandery, Knights Temple, Joan of Arc Conclave,
Knights of Constantine; Kerak Temple Nobles of the Mystic Shrine of Reno.
The Knights Templar rites were said in his funeral.
Victor F. Christensen of Likely attended the funeral. (1:5)
GLEN GAMMA DIES FROM BIEBER PLANE CRASH
Glen Gamma, 23, Bieber youth, hurt in an airplane crash January 30, 1936, at
Caldwell mill, west of Bieber, died Thursday, February 6, a week and
12-hours following the accident. Gamma had two broken legs and suspected
internal injuries.
Ralph Harvey injured with Gamma and Byron Caldwell, the pilot, is still
serious, but is believed out of danger. Caldwell is recovering.
Gamma died at the ward at the Modoc County Hospital, where he and his two
companions lay side by side. A corps of visitors had been almost
continuously at the side of injured men from the time of the crash. At times
it is said by inmates of the hospital, as many as seven relatives were at
the sides of the injured boys.
While it is the natural tendency of a relative of an injured person to want
to be with them, it is said that in large hospitals the practice is
discouraged or at least restricted to visiting hours. It will be recalled
that a pair of twins, born slightly prematurely, died at the Modoc Hospital
a few years ago, after practically every person in Alturas had rushed to the
hospital to see them.
Gamma’s heart wore out, not being able to stand the strain of continual
company and it’s subsequent excitement. Caldwell and Harvey unusually husky
young men are doubly fortunate. They have survived the airplane crash.
Following the death of gamma, they were moved to a private room. (2:1)
NEWS NOTES FROM NEW PINE CREEK
Mrs. Mary Snider has been ill for some time, is reported some better at this
writing. Mrs. Cora Follett and Miss Roma Wallace are also ill. We hear,
there are also several others afflicted with a slight touch of the flu.
SUED FOR $3,000.00
Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Householder of Davis Creek last week filed a damage suit
in the Modoc Superior Court against John Gloster, as a result of an
automobile turnover 16-miles north of Alturas on December 28th. No hearing
has been set as yet.
ALTURAS BRIEFS
Mr. and Mrs. Robert W. Babcock, who have been in Alturas for the past two
years left Monday for Los Angeles where they will reside.
THURSDAY FEBRUARY 20, 1936
TWO WRECKS LAST WEEK
Two automobile wrecks were reported last week. The first being that of Roy
Stanley, whose machine collided with the one driven by Mrs. Doris Wood. The
second being that of A. L. Baty, who had a collision with Chester Lowell, of
Fort Bidwell. The damage in both cases was small, with minor effects on the
cars. Neither of the occupants of either wreck were injured in any manner.
FRED HEIDEL, 43, DIES AT ALTURAS
Fred Heidel, about 43, died Wednesday morning at his home near Alturas,
following a few days illness with influenza. Heidel, a World War Veteran had
complained of the illness and had been ordered to bed by physicians. He got
up, in opposition to these orders and suddenly fell dead.
Heidel was a native of Kansas and had one sister, Mrs. Charles Fischer of
Alturas. He was unmarried. An inquest was conducted Wednesday afternoon.
(1:1)
SON OF MR. AND MRS. CHARLES KELLY PASSES
The young son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Kelly of Tracy passed away at that
place last Tuesday with pneumonia. Pneumonia set in following an operation
some three weeks ago. Mrs. Kelly is a sister of Ernie Cook of Eagleville.
(1:2)
A marriage license was issued Wednesday to Maurice W. Jones of Bieber and
Margaret E. Woodin of Bieber. The bridegroom is 21, the bride 20.
NEWS OF THE DEATH OF HER BROTHER
Mrs. George S. Miller, of this place, received THE sad news of the death of
her brother, Mr. Phair, at Seattle, last weekend. Mrs. Miller has the
sincere sympathy of many friends in her sorrow and loss. (1:5)
INDIAN DIES OF INFANTILE PARALYSIS
Dr. John Stile, county health officer, fears an outbreak of infantile
paralysis among the Indian tribes following the death at Adin Monday of
Fabian Arnett, five-years’ old, of the dreaded disease. The child, son of
Mark Arnett, had suffered from the disease from January 20, before it was
brought to the authorities attention.
During the time the child was ill, pow-wows and witchery were conducted at
the home of his father and almost every Indian in the Adin and Lookout
sections participated. Funeral services were held Tuesday. (1:5)
NEWS NOTES FROM NEW PINE CREEK
Citizens of our community were shocked on Sunday about 1 P.M. when they
heard of the sudden death of one our lady citizens, Mrs. E. L. Brownlee, who
died from neuritis from which ailment she had long been a suffer. Funeral
arrangements have not been completed at this writing. We hope to give full
particulars next week. (3:4)
A bridal shower was given in honor of Miss Joy Butler, who is soon to be
Mrs. Joy Mahan, as her engagement to Glenn Mahan, one of Lakeviews’ splendid
young men, was recently announced. The party was largely attended and many
beautiful useful presents were received by our local very popular and young
Lakeview business lady.
ROBERT WELLS, 93, MODOC PIONEER DIES
Robert Wells, 93, a pioneer of the Alturas vicinity died last Wednesday at
the age of 93. He leaves a wife and four sons. (3:5)
LAST RITES HELD FOR W. SWEENEY
Funeral services for William Sweeney, Fort Bidwell carpenter, who died
Friday morning was held Sunday afternoon at 2 from the S. D. A. Church in
Lake City. Miss Dorothy Dodge, of Fort Bidwell officiating. Burial was made
in the Lake City cemetery.
William Sweeney was born in Beaureau Co., Ill., the 17th of June 1863 and
died February 7th, 1936; he came from Kansas to California in 1886, he has
lived ever since in this state and Oregon, mostly in California. He was
united in marriage to Pearle Dixon in South Warner, Oregon, in 1894. To this
union were born eleven children; his wife and four children had gone on
before him to the Great Beyond. He leaves to mourn his death, seven
children, Lloyd, Elma, Harry, Oris, Lottie, Lela and Jennie. Four brothers,
Charley of Joplin, MO.; Oris, of Uniontown, Kansas; Lawrence, of Fort
Bidwell, California and George of Lake City, California and one sister, Mrs.
Clara Heed, of Lincoln, Nebraska and also thirteen grandchildren. He has
lived a Christian life for the last forty-five years – never missed going to
Sunday School or church if he was able to get there.
William, we weep not for thee
As those who have no hope,
For we shall soon meet thee
With our blessed Lord.
H.E.S. (4:1)
LAKE CITY NEWS JOTS
Betty Ward had the splints removed from her arm last week.
Mrs. Winnie Steward was out for church last Sunday, the first time she has
gone anywhere since last September. She has been taking a rest treatment for
TB.
Mr. and Mrs. Earl Daniels and children, Lelia and Arthur and Mrs. Lester
Vernon returned home Saturday.
Harry Ward is expected to return home from the Saint Francis Hospital, where
he went to have his hand built up.
Mrs. Gertrude Muzzey was the very happiest woman in Lake City last Friday.
Mrs. Muzzey is confined to her bed and at times is very lonely. About 12:30
p. m. the door flew open and in marched six of her former pupils singing
"Happy Birthday, Mrs. Muzzey" and presented her with a beautiful fountain
pen and pencil set and several valentines. Other former pupils and
valentines came that evening. Needless to say that Mrs. Muzzey had the
"blues" no more that day.
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 1936
TWO DIE WHEN CAR COLLIDES WITH A TRUCK SUNDAY
SHASTAN’S COUPE IS CRUSHED IN IMPACT WITH CCC BUS ON HIGHWAY
Redding, (Shasta County) February 22. – Howard Cunningham, 24, of Palo
Cedro, the driver and Raymond Clark, 22, of Millville, were killed last
night when the light coupe they occupied collided with a huge Civilian
Conservation Corps bus. Their car was torn and twisted beneath the truck,
which finally hurtled over an embankment a mile and a half east of Bella
Vista, on the Redding – Alturas highway.
Clark’s younger brothers, Donald, 15 and Wayne, 13, were injured, the later
critically. He is in the St. Caroline’s Hospital here with a fracture of the
skull, cuts on his forehead under one eye and on his legs. Donald escaped
with minor hurts.
ENROLLEES ESCAPE HURTS
Edwin C. Loveless, CCC enrollee, from Camp Digger Butte, the driver of the
truck and Louis Scholtz of Camp Hackamore, his companion escaped without
injury.
The accident was the first fatal crash in Shasta County this year.
Cunningham is the son of the former Justice of the Peace and Mrs. Preston C.
Cunningham of Millville and was a native of that place. he leaves two
brothers, Milton of Lewiston and Edgar of Greenwood and two sisters, Mrs.
Robert W. Minto of Eagleville and Mrs. Leslie Gay of Anderson.
Clark was the son of Mr. and Mrs. L. S______ and besides _____ he leaves a
sister. (1:1)
PIONEER OF COUNTY PASSES
Funeral services were held at Alturas Saturday, the 22nd inst., for Robert
Henry Wells, 92, native of Iowa, who died Wednesday. Mr. Wells, who was born
at Fairfield, Iowa, August 7, 1843, had been a resident of the county for
sixty years. He had two sons, Kenneth and Murray Wells, a widow, Ada May
Wells and other children. The Rev. J. Kendrick Ballou conducted the
services. (1:1)
EAGLEVILLE NOTES
Mrs. Earnest B. Grove is home from the hospital in San Francisco, where she
has been undergoing medical treatment. She will return to the city in the
near future.
The old Prior Ranch, which belongs to J. J. Wiley, who was convicted of
rustling cattle last summer, was purchased by Lewis Cockrell and wife of
Eagleville, last weekend.
Mrs. Ella Neasham is visiting at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Charles
Nolan and family of Eagleville this week.
Contrary to reports, Merrill Fulcher, of Fort Bidwell, was sentenced to
six-months in jail at Alturas for drunkenness. The erroneous report stated
that it was Wilma Fulcher, but it wasn’t.
LOCALS
MARRIAGE SOLEMNIZED IN CEDARVILLE
MARRIED – Harry Wimer and Florence Lunsford, both of Lake City, Cal., at the
Parsonage, Cedarville, on last Monday evening at 8:30, by Rev. Virgil A
Vinyard. Only ones’ present that was Mr. and Mrs. Ernie Wimer, witnesses.
Elfreda Wylie, Frances McCulley and Heath Stanley took the Civil Service
Examination for postmaster in Alturas last Friday.
Bertine Cruver is confined to her home this week on account of scarlet
fever. It is said to be in a mild form.
NEWSY NOTES FROM NEW PINE CREEK
Mrs. Reta Smirl has been a patient at the General Hospital for several days,
suffering with an attack of the "flu" and pleurisy; she is improving.
Dr. W. E. Coppedge was operated on at the General Hospital last Saturday for
appendicitis. His case is reported to be serious.
Mrs. Eppa Coffman has been quite ill, suffering with an attack of
erysipelas.
Mrs. Veda Griffin returned home last week from Portland, where she visited
her mother, Mrs. Lankins for a week.
Mrs. Mattie McConnaughy of Fort Bidwell visited at the home of her daughter,
Mrs. W. J. Verling last week.
A telegram was received by Everett A. Reid, Saturday, from his sister, Anita
Hanel, stating that her husband, Lewis Hanel, was killed in an accident.
(6:5)
The funeral of Mrs. Mary Lillian Brownlee of New Pine Creek was held at
Lakeview on Friday afternoon and the remains were laid to rest in the
Lakeview cemetery. The obituary appeared in both the Lake County Examiner
and Tribune last week. The writer joins the many friends of the bereaved
family in extending sympathy.
We are glad to hear that Mrs. R. J. Snider, who has had a long spell of
sickness, is sitting up and is on the road to recovery.
Martin Hamersley, one of the State Line Town’s sober, honest and upright
young men, who is a type of young men who knows how to stay and can hold a
good job and hold the responsible position as foreman for the S. P. Company
at Klamath Falls, is a visitor to his mother, Mrs. Guy Hamersley, who is on
the sick list.
A. D. DEFOREST DIES IN LASSEN
Alvin Eugene DeForest, prominent retired rancher and a pioneer of Honey Lake
Valley, died Monday afternoon (Feb. 17) at the home of his son at the age of
82 years. Mr. DeForest operated one of the best equipped and regulated
ranches in Lassen County for many years and later served as probation
officer for several years.
He was born in Johnson County, Iowa, in September 1853, a son of Clinton
DeForest and Mary Ellen DeForest. In the spring of 1863, he came with his
parents to California, crossing the plains with horse teams and being three
months enroute.
In 1877, Mr. DeForest married Florence Edwards, who survives him. Also
surviving are one son, Gene DeForest, Susanville; one daughter, Mrs. Grace
Milsap, Susanville; two brothers, Lorenzo DeForest, of Cedarville and
Clinton DeForest, Johnstonville; five grandchildren and seven
great-grandchildren. – Lassen Advocate (3:1)
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Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds
Family Researcher of "The Last Frontier"
Modoc County, California
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SURPRISE VALLEY RECORD, CEDARVILLE, MODOC COUNTY, CAL
THURSDAY FEBRUARY 6, 1936
FROM OREGON
George Beebe, of Oregon, has been visiting at the homes of his sisters, Mrs.
Addie Simms and Mrs. Nettie Jones, of this place, during the past two weeks.
MRS. MARY HANSEN SUCCUMBS TO PNEUMONIA THURSDAY
Came as a shock to her many friends was the sudden illness and death of Mrs.
Mary Hansen last Thursday morning at 5 o’clock at her home in the Cottonwood
district. Mrs. Hansen had been ill for a week with a cold, which finally
developed into pneumonia, which caused her death.
Mary Finmand Hansen was born in Denmark on September 11, 1850 and came to
America in 1872, residing for a while in Nebraska and later coming to Silver
Plume, Colorado. She was married to John Hansen in Denver in 1883 and came
to Surprise Valley in the fall of that year, where she and Mr. Hansen, who
preceded her to the grave, purchased the Hansen Ranch, where she has since
resided all these years until the time of her death.
She leaves to mourn her passing, four sons, James Thomas, of Cedarville,
Cal; Dr. J. H. Hansen of Ukiah; Chris H. and Louis of Cedarville, Cal. And
on daughter, Mrs. Bertha Warrens of Huntington Beach, California, five
grandchildren, one sister at Reno, Nevada and one brother, Nels Finmand, of
Eagleville and two brothers and other relatives in Denmark.
Funeral services were held at the Cedarville M. E. Church, Rev. Vinyard, the
pastor, officiating, Saturday afternoon, a large number of friends and
neighbors. She was a member of Bonner Chapter, No. 232, O.E.S.; the members
of the Order attended in a body.
She is gone to her rest but not forgotten, for Mrs. Hansen had a charm of
rare courtesy and joyous, sunny temperament and made friends wherever she
went. "So He giveth, His beloved sleep." Her children and her grandchildren
shall rise up and call her blessed."
"We will weep for the days that come no more,
For the sunbeam gone from the heart and door;
For the missing step, for the nameless grace,
For a mother’s form, for a mother’s face;
But not for the soul whose crown is won
Whose infinite joy has only begun;
Not for the spirit enrobed in light,
Crowned where the angels are tonight." (1:3)
During the big charivari celebrating, a reception to the newly weds, Mr. and
Mrs. Willard Sweet; the crowd also charivaried Mr. and Mrs. Hayden Purdy on
the same night.
SURPRISE VALLEY PIONEER SUCCUMBS LAST THURSDAY
Joseph Franklin Simms, Surprise Valley pioneer, who for the past year has
been bedfast, passed away Thursday evening at 11 o’clock. Mr. Simms was born
in St. Louis, MO, on October 30th, 1852 and died January 30th, 1936. On
September 18th, 1887, he was married to Miss Addie Beebe, of this place, who
survives him; to this union was born five children, William M, Louis L.,
Calvin W., and Martin E. Simms and Mrs. Effie m. Hayes. Louis passed away
several years ago. Funeral services were held from the M. E. Church Sunday
afternoon at 2; Rev. Virgil A. Vinyard conducting the services. Burial took
place in the Cedarville cemetery. (1:4)
RUTH CLARE THRASHER PASSES WEDNESDAY
Ruth Clare Thrasher is dead. The word flew over Surprise Valley as on the
wings of the wind. Wherever it touched, it left sorrow and the expressions
of sympathy for the bereaved ones were many. Bright and cheerful, Ruth Clare
Thrasher carried sunshine with her, wherever she went. She is the only
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Thrasher of Gerlach and was born in San Jose,
California on December 3, 1931 and passes away at Reno, Nevada on January
29th, 1936 at the age of 4-years, 1 month and 26 days. This little blossom
budded on earth to bloom in heaven. (1:4)
THREE MEN HURT SERIOUSLY IN PLANE CRASH
BYRON CALDWELL, GLENN GAMMA AND RALPH HARVEY ARE VICTIMS OF CRACKUP THURSDAY
AFTERNOON
Three Big Valley men are recovering in the Alturas Hospital from injuries
sustained Thursday when the airplane in which they were riding crashed into
a hill at Bieber.
The injured men are:
BYRON CALDWELL, pilot. Cuts and bruises.
GLENN GAMMA, broken legs and internal injuries.
RALPH HARVEY, broken back, possible loss of one eye.
Caldwell, the pilot was making his last flight, having sold the plane, he
was taking it to Redding, to deliver it to its new owner. His parents,
former residents of Klamath Falls own a small molding factory just out of
Bieber.
In the past, Bieber residents say, it was Caldwells’ custom to climb the
plane to about 1000 feet and power dive toward his mothers’ house. He tried
this at the site of the sawmill, mistook the hilly terrain and a wing tipped
into the hill, nosing him over. Caldwell had the presence of mind to cut the
ignition before the plane crashed, preventing a fire.
The workmen extricated the bodies from the wreckage and brought them to
Alturas.
MRS. SCOTT OF NEW YORK VISITS
Mrs. Helen Scott of New York is visiting with her aunt, Mrs. Felix Leoni and
her brother Hans Hieeh in Alturas. Mrs. Scott attended school in Alturas
many years ago. She expects to remain until her aunt, who is recovering from
severe burns, is well.
CELEBRATES 77 ANNIVERSARY
Mr. George Toney of Lake City, was very agreeably surprised Wednesday night,
January 22, when a group of people came and gave him a surprise party, the
occasion being his 77th birthday. The following were present to wish him
many happy returns of the day: Mr. and Mrs. George Heard, Maxine and Kennon
Heard, Mr. and Mrs. Mervin Toney, Eugene, Carol, Reta and Weta Toney, Mrs.
Elvy Bunyard, Irene, Delos and Bobby Bunyard and Charles Estes.
Ice cream and cake was served as refreshments and a very pleasant evening
was had by all.
Mr. Toney invited them all back on his next birthday.
ALTURAS NEWS NOTES
Mrs. Rose Toreson is confined to her home on account of illness.
Born Friday, January 24, 1936 at Woodland, Cal., to Mr. and Mrs. Sig
Toreson, of Alturas, a son. It was a caesarian birth and the infant was
placed in an incubator, died shortly after its birth.
Miss Roma Ash, bookkeeper at the Smith’s Auto Co., is suffering from blood
poisoning in her right wrist.
PIONEER LAKE CITY WOMAN PASSES ON FRIDAY MORNING
Janettie Jamina McCallough was born in Indiana in 1850 where she spent her
childhood days. Later the family moved to Elk County, Kansas, where she met
and married William Lafayette Steward on October 21, 1877 in Harvard City,
Kansas.
To this union was born seven children, six of which survive her. A small
daughter died in infancy.
She leaves to mourn her passing her children, Pearl Steward of New Pine
Creek; Oscar Stewart, Cedarville; Cora Weilmunster, Marion, Bruce and Bire
of Lake City. She leaves also 22 grandchildren, one brother, George of
Severy, Kansas and numerous friends and neighbors, who will miss her kind,
gentle, sympathetic ways. She was 77 years, 10 ½ months old. Her husband
William Steward has gone before here to the Great Beyond. He died a little
less than a year ago, March 10, 1935 and was buried in Lake City.
Grandma Steward has been a Christian for many years and last summer she was
baptized and was received in the Baptist Church as a member.
A precious one from us has gone
A voice we love is still
A place is vacant in our home,
Which never can be filled
God in his wisdom has recalled
The boon His love has given
And the body slumbers here
The soul is safe in Heaven. (3:6)
NEWS NOTES FROM NEW PINE CREEK
A birthday party was given last Tuesday in honor of Aunt Mag Vincent, who
reached the age of 87 on that day. The party was held at her home, where
several of her friends gathered. Aunt Mag is enjoying good health; she stays
in her comfortable home alone and gets about better than some who are
20-years younger. The writer joined her numerous friends in wishing her
continued good health and many returns of the day.
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Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds
Family Researcher of "The Last Frontier"
Modoc County, California
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Thanks to the wonderful efforts of Joy Fisher, our Assistant Archives Coordinator, the Veteran's Administration has released its entire database of all burial records of the national veteran's cemeteries. Nevada has two national cemeteries, one in Fernley, Nevada, and one in Boulder City, Nevada. The new list has approximately 3,000 burials in the Fernley, Nevada veteran's cemetery. To review the new list, click on the link below, scroll down to the Lyon County link, then you'll see the new information. Once again, a great big thank you to Joy for this tremendous effort.
http://www.rootsweb.com/~cemetery/Nevada/nevada.html
The veteran's database will be posted in Clark County in the very near future.
Gerry Perry
Nevada Tombstone Project Manager