SURPRISE VALLEY RECORD – CEDARVILLE, MODOC COUNTY, CAL.
APRIL 1ST, 1931
HORSE CAUSES EXCITEMENT
A week ago Sunday morning an exciting incident occurred when Robert Fink’s
saddle horse which was tied to the hitching rack at T. H. Johnstone Co.’s
Store, pulled loose and taking the top pole with him and rounding the corner
with it dragging. He headed for Ernie Archer’s car, but upon nearing, he
swerved off of his course, causing the pole to hit the rear tire. The horse
ran on down the street and finally ran into a tree just this side of Denehy’s
Store, which knocked it down, this stopped further running and was at once
caught before doing any damage. Don’t know just what was wrong with the
animal, but it may have been drinking the "wrong" brand, which did not agree
with it.
SHORT NEWS ITEMS
P. K. Heard, who spent the winter at Hanford, returned to his home in
Eagleville last Thursday.
John Reynolds, of the Surprise Valley Meat Market, is confined to his bed
with a case of the flu this week.
Jesse Strotts was confined to his bed several days last week on account of
the flu.
Mrs. Batzar, who has been teaching at Diessner, Nevada, received word last
week that her husband had died suddenly at Smith, Nevada. She immediately
departed for that place. (1:3)
A REAL TEA-KETTLE FROM PIONEER DAYS
What grandmother considered her ordinary everyday kitchen utensils now come
to light and are considered treasures in our more modern homes. In order to
add the proper touch of beauty and dignity to her fireplace, Mrs. Myrtle
Rinehart has for several years been seeking a real old timer in the form of
an iron teakettle.
During her visits to San Francisco, Portland and other cities nearby, she
has made it a point to search in the most likely places for the necessary
piece of "furniture" but was unable to locate anything satisfactory. The
search could almost be stand as a lesson to us as to how little the customs
and habits of those before us count when the modern trend of living rules
the day.
Mrs. Rinehart, although not giving up the search, was almost resigned to her
hearth without the teakettle until one day the family made a trip to Fort
(Poison) Creek to view the work being done on the Burns-Lakeview road and
incidentally the relics which have been unearthed there. One of the first
relics she cast her eyes on was the iron teakettle and now the search is
over and the fireplace has the necessary touch. And if this relic could
talk, what a story of pioneering and sacrifice it should tell. – Lakeview
Tribune
FIVE VICTIMS OF KEDDIE SLIDE FOUND DEAD
A report this morning from the scene of the slide at tunnel number two on
the new Western Pacific railroad building between Keddie and Westwood states
that all five of the bodies of the men trapped when the tunnel caved in last
Wednesday have been recovered.
The bodies were so mangled by the mass of earth and rock covering them that
identification was impossible except for the clothing they wore.
The accident was caused by a heavy slide starting at the top of the mountain
following the rainstorm the first of last week.
Grandma Wade is reported quite ill at this writing with the influenza; she
is with her daughter, Mrs. John Street.
Mrs. Leora Bohlman departed Monday for Adin, where she has accepted a
position at the Hotel Adin.
Mr. and Mrs. Even Gaustad motored to Alturas Monday to meet their daughter,
Mrs. Christine Hartsinck and her daughter, of Oakland, who will spend
sometime here visiting her parents.
Notice – Purebred Police Pups for sale at $5.00 each. Inquire at Robert
Minto Ranch, one mile north of Eagleville.
APRIL 8TH, 1931
GAS TANK LEAK CAUSES FORD TO GO IN FLAMES
Last Monday evening while on the way to Fort Bidwell, about four miles north
of Cedarville, Leithead Sweeney had the misfortune of having his Ford sedan
burn up. The fire was first noticed under the floorboards of the car and
when Sweeney stopped, it was too late to save it from destruction. Fighting
the flames with dirt and a car robe were the only things at hand. The robe
soon became saturated with gas and had to be discarded. George Tierney came
upon the scene and helped in trying to extinguish the flames but to no
avail. The cause of the fire is laid to a leak in the gas tank, which fell
on the manifold, caused it to ignite. A small insurance was carried on car.
The sedan was tipped over the day before and it thought that this is what
caused the trouble, which resulted in the fire.
EARLY PIONEER PASSES TUESDAY
Mrs. Catherine Sharp, aged pioneer of this valley, passed away at the home
of her daughter, Mrs. James Cloud, near Lake City, Cal., yesterday, April
7th.
She was born in Illinois Nov. 28, 1841; being in her 90th year. She was
among the earliest settlers of this valley, having lived here for more than
fifty years. Her husband died in 1919.
She leaves six children to mourn her death, Jake T. Sharp, john C. Sharp, of
Alturas, Cal.: Mrs. James Cloud and Mrs. Susan Vernon, of Lake City, Cal.,
and two sons who are residents of Oregon.
Her funeral will be held from the Methodist Church tomorrow (Thursday)
afternoon at 2:00 o’clock.
A host of warm friends of the bereaved family extend deepest sympathy in
their hour of sorrow. (1:3)
FORD SEDAN TURNS OVER
Last Sunday morning while returning from a dance at Romero Lodge at Likely,
Leithead Sweeney accompanied by four passengers, had the misfortune of
turning over the Ford sedan, which he was driving just the other side of the
Jones ranch, on the Cedarville-Alturas highway. None of the occupants were
seriously injured by the turn over but all were badly shaken up. The cause
of the accident is laid to while coming around a curve and the car skidded
in the loose gravel, causing the rear end to go into the ditch and let it
roll over on its side. The car was damaged to the extent of bent fender and
scratches. This is another one of those lucky accidents, which now so
frequently occur.
INDIAN WOMAN FOUND DEAD NEAR HIWAY
The body of Nora Harris, 30, Pit River Indian woman was found along the side
of the highway just out of the city limits of Alturas by a party of
fishermen a week ago last Sunday.
Many cars had passed and re-passed the spot where the dead woman lay before
the body was noticed.
Although foul play was feared and an investigation started, Coroner J. F.
Kerr states that death was undoubtedly due to too much whiskey and exposure.
(4:4)
Mrs. Bid Summers of Fresno is here this week visiting her father, Charles
Chambers and her sisters, Mrs. Wiley Allen and Mrs. Eula Chase.
Mrs. Robert Wade, of Alturas, was visiting her sister, Mrs. John Bailey,
Monday.
Dr. Hanson, of Paisley is here today, in consultation with Dr. Kennedy in
the case of Mrs. John Dyke, who is seriously ill with gallstones.
Sheriff J. C. Sharp and District Attorney J. T. Sharp are over from Alturas
this week being summoned on account of the death of their mother, Mrs.
Catherine Sharp.
Clyde Dyke, of Pacific Grove, arrived here yesterday being called on account
of his mother’s illness.
James G. Dyke and wife, of Lakeview is here this week being called to the
bedside of his mother, who is critically ill. (Mrs. John Dyke)
APRIL 15TH, 1931
Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Hays made a trip to Alturas Saturday to meet Cass Hays,
who came in on the afternoon train from the south.
PAT COFFMAN CHOPS THUMB
Although Pat Coffman’s thumb looks a great deal bigger now than it did
yesterday, he is not going to have quite as much thumb when he removes the
bandages on some near morrow. Pat was chopping kindling yesterday and admits
that he got rather lazy while doing it so he squatted on his heels neat the
block. In some way the handle of the axe came in connection with his elbow
and the blade came down and completely severed about half the nail section
of the thumb. Pat will not have to chop kindling for several days now. –
Lakeview Tribune
INDIAN INJURED AT FORT BIDWELL
Pada, a well-known Indian character of Fort Bidwell, Monday suffered the
loss of his right hand from the accidental discharge of a shot gun. The
Indian, who is aged 65 years, went through the injury with typical Indian
stoicism and had himself cut away the mangled hand with his knife before the
arrival of a doctor. Doctor Chas. E. Leithead, of this city, was called to
Fort Bidwell to dress the injured hand.
The accident occurred when Pada had been out hunting. On returning home, he
set the gun against a fence while he mounted his horse and on lifting the
gun by its barrel, the weapon was in some manner discharged. It was
necessary to amputate the hand at the wrist. – Lakeview Examiner
J. H. MAHAN INJURED
J. H. Mahan, freight and passenger agent for the Southern Pacific in this
district, Tuesday, suffered severe sprains to his arm while assisting in
loading local stockyards. The injured arm was dressed in a sling, while Mrs.
Mahan and R. M. Seiverson from Mr. Mahan’s office in Alturas drove up to
Lakeview to take the injured man home. No permanent injury is expected to
result from the mishap. – Lakeview Examiner
LAKE GIVES UP BODY OF DROWNED YOUTH ON APRIL 6
Humphrey Gramley, one of the two men drowned in Duck Lake Reservoir, near
Westwood, March 19, was found floating in six-feet of water about 150 feet
off shore on April 6th by Kenneth Lofstedt. The body of Charles Sukow has
not been recovered yet.
Lofstedt was cruising the surface of the lake in a motor boat searching for
the men when he noticed Gramley’s head floating near the surface, the
remainder of the body being held down by the water in a pair of hip boots
worn by the unfortunate youth.
The position of the arms would seem to indicate that there had been a
struggle. As Sukow could not swim, it is believed that he fell from the boat
first and Gramley in attempting to save his companion was dragged from the
boat and drowned. The body was on the southwest side of the lake at a point
directly east and on the opposite side from where the boat was discovered.
The deceased was the only child of Mrs. K. H. Gramley, of Westwood. An aunt,
Mrs. Frank Stevenson and a cousin, Frank Stevenson, of Westwood, are the
only relatives in this part of the country. Gramley was aged 23 years.
Lassen Mail (5:3)
We erred last week in stating that Sheriff Sharp was a visitor in
Cedarville; we regret to heat that he is ill and has been unable to leave
his home for the past month on account of an attack of flu and
complications.
Frank Powers of Eagleville was taken to Alturas last weekend for an x-ray of
his leg, which was badly bruised.
Letta Mueller of Shasta City arrived here yesterday to spend a short time
visiting with her brother, O. D. Van Norman.
OBITUARY OF Mrs. CATHERINE SHARP
Mrs. Catherine Sharp, aged 89 years, 1 month and 10 days passed away at the
home of her daughter, Mrs. Mary Cloud, April 8th, 1931, where she has made
her home since the death of her husband, twelve years ago.
She was born in Crawford County, Illinois, in 1841 and crossed the plains in
1859. They lived in a mining town, near Oroville, Cal., before coming to
Cedarville in 1873.
She leaves to mourn her loss three daughters and two sons, Mrs. Mary Cloud,
Mrs. Sarah Wamack, Mrs. Suzie Vernon, John C. Sharp and Jake Sharp. She also
leaves a number of grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Her funeral was held Thursday afternoon from the Cedarville M. E. Church.
(8:5)
APRIL 22, 1931
TRIBUNE PUBLISHER GETS MARRIED
The Lake County Tribune reports the marriage of its associate editor, Glen
H. Charles to Miss Merle Reed, popular New Pine Creek girl at Portland last
Wednesday afternoon. Both young people are from New Pine Creek and the bride
has been engaged in nursing in Lakeview. She is the daughter of Mrs. Bird
Wade. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. L. B. Charles. Surprise Valley
friends extend congratulations.
LAKE CITY PASTOR LEAVES
Lake City, Cal.: April 14: - Rev. Tankersley left Tuesday afternoon for
Bell, Calif., to join his family. He is suffering from nervous trouble
caused from the late war. He will be greatly missed by his Church, as he was
an able and learned Bible student; but health can not be ignored. The best
wishes of his numerous friends are his with the hope that the lower altitude
may be beneficial to him in a short time.
WILL BOUND OVER FOR TRIAL
Alturas, Cal., April 15, - the preliminary hearing of Lee Wills, who is
charged with involuntary manslaughter following the death of Nora Harris, an
Indian woman, after a drinking bout in which she, Wills and some others were
engaged was held before Judge Armstrong Saturday and the accused was bound
over for trial in the Superior Court. It is alleged that Wills furnished the
liquor, which was imbibed by the party.
The defendant offered no testimony so only the state’s side of the case was
heard. There appeared to be some question as to the cause of the woman’s
death. Whether the state has other and stronger testimony in reserve is not
known. Oscar Gibbons is defending Wills.
Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Strotts and grandson, Boyd Herren, motored to Bieber last
Sunday and spent the day visiting with Mr. and Mrs. George Penland of that
place.
Lawrence Herren and wife were in from Vya Monday.
Charlie Bogart of Michigan is here this week visiting with his mother, Mrs.
H. O. Hughes of this place.
APRIL 29TH, 1931
DR. GEORGE KOBER PASSES
Word was received last Friday of the death of Dr. George M. Kober at his
home in Washington, D. C. Dr. Kober has served as President of the American
Medical Association, of Georgetown University and of the Tuberculosis
Association.
Dr. Kober was an uncle of Henry Kober, of Fort Bidwell, Cal., who is one of
the directors of the Modoc County Bank. He had been in poor health for
sometime, but was thought to be improving of late.
The deceased was well known in the valley and highly esteemed. He was
physician and surgeon for the U. S. troops stationed at Fort Bidwell in the
80’s. he was the first master of Northeast Masonic Lodge, No. 266. Since
leaving Modoc, he had achieved many honors among his associates in the
medical profession. (1:5)
ED. DAVIS GOES TO SAN FRANCISCO FOR OPERATION
Ed Davis left Tuesday for San Francisco, where he will go to the University
hospital for treatment of his leg. Last December, Mr. Davis had a horse fall
with him, breaking his left leg in three places. The middle break at this
time is causing him trouble and he was advised by Dr. Kennedy to go to this
hospital for treatment.
Mr. and Mrs. Claude Heard, of Gerlach arrived here Tuesday from Sacramento,
where Mrs. Heard recently underwent an operation. Mrs. Heard will remain in
Surprise visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Stiner, of Lake City,
while she is convalescing.
Born at Lake City, Cal., to Mr. and Mrs. John Vernon, a daughter (no date
given).
Cass Hays, of Lake City, is reported seriously ill this week.
Mrs. Arthur Dunn, of Paisley, Ore., is here visiting with her sister, Mrs.
Harry Wilson, of this place.
Corvin Vinyard recently suffered a fractured collarbone by falling from a
swing at the grammar school. He is getting along nicely and will soon remove
the bandages.
Oscar Barnum, Forest Ranger of the South Warner District for the past six
years, left last weekend for Fall River Mills, where he will take up his
duties as Ranger of the Shasta Division. His many friends here regret his
departure.
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Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds
Modoc County, California
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