THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 1936
INDIAN BURNS TO DEATH
Bill Armholt, 89-years old Indian of Alturas was burned to death in his
cabin at that place a few days ago. A fire he started to warm himself,
spread to the wooden structure. (1:1)
HAROLD STEWARD DIES NOVEMBER 11
Harold Delbert Steward died at his parents’ home near Lake City November 11,
1936 aged 20 years, three months and 26 days.
He was born in Cedarville July 15, 1916. He leaves to mourn his passing his
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Marion Steward of Lake City, three sisters, Mrs.
Elmore Miura and Mrs. Ella Morgan of Eagleville, and Miss Naomi Steward of
Lake City, four brothers, Densel of Weott, California, Harley of Sacramento,
Russell and William of Lake City, an aged grandfather Miles Vernon of Lake
City, two nephews and two nieces, several uncles and aunts.
Harold has been an invalid all his life, never a day passing when he was
free from pain. Through all these year, he has been lovingly, tenderly and
patiently cared for by his parents. Very few times has he been left without
the care of one of these parents and then only when death visited the homes
of relatives.
The funeral was conducted by the Kerr Undertaking Parlor last Friday
afternoon, Rev. Vinyard assisted by Elder Griffith read the burial services.
Pallbearers were Leroy Daniels, Darrell Vernon, Kennon Heard, Raymond
Rinehart, Layton Painter and Clifton Jones. (1:3)
LOCAL HAPPENINGS TOLD IN BRIEF
Mrs. Lizzie Jurrel is reported seriously ill with a siege of pneumonia this
week.
Mrs. Joseph Harris is visiting with her son Ethelbert and family in Los
Molinos, Tehama County, this week.
Dame Rumor reports this week the marriage of Mildred Goodwin to Adley Webb,
both of this place.
Mrs. Johnnie Spalding and small son of Susanville, were visiting at the home
of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Bush last Sunday.
Born at Lake City, Sunday, November 15th, 1936, a daughter to Mr. and Mrs.
Earl Vernon; the babe was still born. (1:3)
FORMER VALLEY RESIDENT PASSES IN BAY HOSPITAL
W. A. (Billy) Mateer, former resident of Cedarville passed away at a
hospital in San Francisco, last Saturday, following a brief illness. Mr.
Mateer was well known in this valley having spent his youth here and former
friends regret to hear of his death. At one time he owned and conducted the
Cedarville Livery Stable. (1:4)
MODOC BOY IS KILLED BY TREE
Detlof Hagge, 33, was instantly killed Friday afternoon near the Adin
Mountain timber operation when he was falling trees. A tree he had felled
knocked a limb from another tree and his skull was crushed.
Many persons in Modoc County knew Hagge, but few knew his name. For several
months he drove milk wagon for the Cummings dairy in Alturas.
Funeral services was held Monday afternoon at the Kerr Mortuary, conducted
by the Rev. J. Kendrick Ballou.
Hagge was a native of Germany. (1:6)
PIONEER DIES IN OREGON
Ira Patrick, 73, pioneer of Modoc County and other portions of the old west,
west died Friday at Portland, Oregon at a hospital. He had grown gravely ill
while in Alturas and a daughter, Mrs. Blanchard had taken him to the Oregon
city.
Funeral services were held in Portland Tuesday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. W. W.
St. John of Alturas attended the rites. (1:7)
LAKE CITY ITEMS
A little boy was born prematurely Sunday night to Mr. and Mrs. Earl Vernon.
Mrs. Vernon is reported getting along nicely. We extend our sympathy.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Bieber of Susanville came up to attend the funeral of
Harold Steward. Mrs. Bieber is a sister of Mrs. Steward. They were
accompanied by a son and daughter.
Mr. and Mrs. Roy Hobbs and family were visitors at Ashland, Oregon over the
weekend.
Mr. and Mrs. H. K. Steward of Sacramento came up to attend the funeral of
Harold Steward. They returned home Sunday. "Bill" Steward was on his way to
Arizona when the news of Harold’s death reached him, so he came back up with
Mr. and Mrs. Steward.
Dame Rumor, that fickle old gal, says we can expect another leap year
wedding about Thanksgiving. Boys look out only six weeks.
JOSEPH BECK PASSES
Madison, Wisconsin – Funeral services for Joseph D. Beck, 70, state
commissioner of the agriculture and markets and former congressman from the
7th district, of Wisconsin, for eight years, will be held Wednesday at
Viroqua.
The eulogy will be delivered by Senator Robert M. LaFollette, Jr., son of
"Old Bob" La Fallette, who was the commissioner’s close friend. The Rev.
Paul White will officiate. Members of the department of markets will be
pallbearers. Beck died here Sunday of heart disease.
Joseph Beck was a nephew of Mrs. Carrie O. Wood, of this place; he visited
here in June 1927. (4:6)
LOCAL ITEMS OF INTEREST TO ALL
Mrs. M. J. McCulley, mother of Mrs. W. G. Rea and Mrs. Glen Ward and Messrs.
L. E., R. E. and Elmer McCulley all of this valley is spending this week
visiting at the various homes.
Mr. and Mrs. Somer Beeson of Davis Creek, were Cedarville visitors last
Sunday. It is reported that the Beesons have purchased a ranch in the Likely
section.
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 1936
ISSUES LICENSES
Bob Smith, County Clerk, issued the following marriage licenses this week:
Thomas A. Reneau of Washington and Kathryn Beebe of Cedarville.
Charles Dameron and Roberta Heard, both of Lake City.
Adelie Marion Webb and Mildred Goodwin of Cedarville.
SURPRISE VALLEY CLAIMS OLDEST MARRIED COUPLE
Thanksgiving time reminds us each year that we have many things to be
thankful for. The Nation rejoices that we live in the most peaceful country
in the world, each and every citizen has the right to live his own life
where and how he sees fit.
Surprise Valley, this week, gives thanks that we still have a few pioneer
residents living who spent valley and who have been respected their lives in
this peaceful, fertile and loved by all who had the pleasure of knowing them
for so many years.
Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Parman of Eagleville, are one of the best known examples
of Pioneer stock, who braved the dangers of crossing the Plains at a time
when those who ventured West were taking their lives in their own hands. It
is a compliment to Modoc County to look back over the many years, these
lovable characters have resided in peace and quiet in the County. They have
raised a large family in this valley and at no time have they seen fit to
cast their lot elsewhere.
Mr. and Mrs. Parman now claim the distinction of being the oldest couple
living, who were married in the County and still reside here. Mr. Parman
came to Surprise Valley in 1871 and settled near Eagleville, adjoining the
ranch on which he has made his home for so many years.
His first farming venture was on the Vaughn place, as a partner of A. C.
Vaughn. In 1873, he was married to Dora Vaughn and moved to the ranch
adjoining the Vaughn place, where he now resides.
Mr. Parman, now 86 years of age, is still an active rancher. Although he has
given up the modern means of transportation and has gone back to the mode of
travel he knew so well in the days gone by, he comes to town driving his
faithful horse. Old "Dobin" knows the way to Eagleville as well as his
driver and mud, snow or rain does not hinder them in the leas. He does not
need headlights at night and "blowouts", rough roads and other
inconveniences announced by the modern rancher does not enter into the life
of this pioneer resident.
Mr. and Mrs. Parman have raised six children, three boys and three girls.
One son and one daughter have passed away, but the remainder are still
living in the county.
Mr. Parman crossed the Plains at the age of seven years. His mother died at
child birth during the trip to California and was buried reroute. The baby
however survived.
Three years ago Mr. and Mrs. Parman celebrated their 60th wedding
anniversary at the Community Hall in Eagleville. There were more than three
hundred residents of the valley at the affair, all of whom had known and
loved this pioneer couple for many, many years.
Mr. Parman filled out the unexpected term of Supervisor Merryfield, who
resigned 20 years ago and was then elected to another term. He served six
years. During this time he was one of the first good roads boosters of the
county and made many trips to neighboring county seats in the interest of
good roads.
Mr. Parman has seen the west grow from the days of ox teams to the present
state of modern transportation and conveniences not dreamed of in the days
of the pioneer. He has visioned the growth of this valley from a few
scattered ranch houses to the present time. He has lived the life of a true
American, as well as a loyal and loving father and husband. His path has not
been long in miles, but it has been thoroughly beaten and his character and
good deeds would cover pages and will be written and remembered for many
years to come.
On this thanksgiving the Record joins with hundreds of others who have known
Mr. and Mrs. Parman, in wishing that the remainder of their days be spent in
the thoughtfulness for others, the peace and quiet of the land they have
loved so many years and that they may enjoy many more Thanksgivings in the
cheerful manner that reigns over their household today.
LOSES ARM
Pat Harkins, well known Modoc farmer had an arm amputated at the County
hospital this week. He had an infection in a thumb. The thumb was amputated
and later arm had to be removed. At the present time, his condition is
satisfactory.
RENEAU – BEEBE NUPTILS
Thomas A. Reneau of Washington D. C. and Kathryn M. Beebe were married at
the home of Mrs. Effie Sizer, aunt of the bride at 9:45 a. m., November 25.
Present at the wedding were: Vincel S. Beebe and the bride’s mother, Grace
L. Beebe who were witnesses. Rev. Virgil A. Vinyard officiated. The
newlyweds departed immediately after the ceremony for Washington, where they
will reside in the future.
LOCAL MAN IS KILLED IN NEW MEXICO
Milton Sharp, son of J. W. Sharp of Modesto, Cal., formerly of Cedarville,
was killed in an auto wreck last week in Eunice, N. M., where he has resided
for several years.
He owned a stock ranch and raised thoroughbred Hereford cattle. His brother,
Cal was called to his bedside: he lived a few days after the accident: he
would have been 58 years old the 2nd of December.
He is survived by his father, J. W. Sharp, Alla, his sister and two
brothers, Dalton of Modesto and Cal of Fresno. His boyhood was spent in
Surprise Valley and he had many friends here. (1:7)
LAKE CITY ITEMS
Mr. and Mrs. George Gens left here last weekend for San Jose, where they
will make their future home. They will be sadly missed by their many friends
here, who wish for them the very best in their new location.
Lloyd Wimer had the misfortune to receive a bad scold while setting traps
near the hot springs.
Mr. and Mrs. Joe Wilson and family left here last week for Alturas where
they will make their home. Their son Tommy remains here with his Grandmother
Brown, till she leaves to be with her mother at Fossil, Oregon.
Aunt Nannie Daniels left here last week for the bay region, where she will
visit for sometime her children. Mr. and Mrs. William Hull came up after
her. May she have a lovely visit and come back smiling and happy to us, we
will miss her sadly.
Mrs. Josh Hutchinson was here visiting with her mother "Aunt" Jane Jones.
She attended church at the Baptist church while here.
LOCAL ITEMS OF INTEREST TO ALL
Born at Boise, Idaho, November 12, 1936 to Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Vaughn, a
daughter – Lois Evelyn: weight 8-1/2 pounds.
Henry Kober, Bidwell merchant, had the misfortune of tipping his car over on
its side as he was returning home from the opening of the bay bridge.
Neither he nor his wife were injured.
Ray Brams and Sid Street drove to San Francisco last week to attend the
"Bridge Opening" celebration.
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Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds
Family Researcher of "The Last Frontier"
Modoc County, California
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