THE NEW ERA, ALTURAS, MODOC COUNTY, CAL
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 6, 1911
LOCAL AND PERSONAL
BORN – In Alturas, Cal., Nov. 30th, 1911, to the wife of J. Tochterman, a
son.
Miss Bertine Mulkey left here last Friday for Los Angeles, where she will
remain during the winter with her sister, Mrs. J. C. Arrowood.
Mrs. Nellie Robinson passed through here last week en route to her home in
Berkeley, after visiting with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Cressler of
Cedarville.
F. S. Heard, one of Surprise Valley’s prominent citizens is in Alturas this
week, acting as a grand juror. He is interested in the new store at Bidwell
and says that the business prospects there are encouraging.
D. S. Denehy, Cedarville’s prosperous merchant, was in town Monday being
summoned by the grand jury. The Court excused him on application, as the
Christmas rush is beginning and Mr. Denehys’ presence is needed at his
store.
Mrs. Mary S. Williams and son, Wade W. Williams, left here last week for
Madeline, to be at the bedside of John Williams, who is quite ill at his
home with pneumonia. He is now improving.
Announcements arrived a few days ago of the marriage of Dr. Clinton H.
Henderson and Miss Mary McSherry, on Nov. 15th, 1911, at Fresno, Cal. The
groom has many friends here who extend congratulations and best wishes.
FUNERAL OF GEORGE H. TRUMBO
Last Thursday evening, Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Parker arrived here from Idaho,
bringing with them the body of Mrs. Parkers’ brother, George F. Trumbo, who
had been killed by being thrown from a horse as we stated last week.
The funeral was held from the Baptist Church last Friday afternoon and the
remains were laid to rest in the Masonic Cemetery. The services being
conducted by Rev. G. N. Gardner. A large assemblage of friends were present
to pay their last respects to the departed.
The decease formerly resided here and leaves many sincere friends to mourn
his loss. (4:2)
THREE HAPPY COUPLES
The old song used to ; "December is as pleasant as May", If this December
continues as favorable for weddings as it started, we certainly can sing
that December is as bright as June.
At the congregational Parsonage, Rev. Isaac Clark Crook officiating on the
first of December, Mr. Leonard Firdinand Cook and Miss Edna Clara Perry were
made one for life. Both young people were born and raised in Surprise and
are well and favorably known. They returned to their own home, which mr.
Cook had provided before the wedding.
December 4th, Mr. Otis O. Chambers, a prominent cattleman of Gazelle,
brought Miss Alta May Gould of Lookout to the Parsonage and returned as life
partners. They are providing to enter their own home shortly.
December 5th, Mr. Charles Henry Morgan and Miss Olga G. Kuhl, both of
Cedarville, came to the same place to unite their hopes and endeavors for
mutual life happiness. They returned to their own home already provided by
the groom. It is the sincere hope and expectation of all the friends of
these young people, that this event in their lives marks the beginning of a
career, which will make them all wiser, better and more useful to their
fellow creatures in this life and the life beyond it and when death at last
breaks the link which binds them, as death alone can break it, we hope that
last hour will find the two hands as fondly clasped and the two hearts as
closely joined of each of these couples as they were these eventful days and
may the joys of this life be a fore-taste of the joys that are to come.
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 13, 1911
LOCAL AND PERSONAL
BORN – In Alturas, Cal., Dec. 11th, 1911, to the wife of B. F. Lynip, a
daughter.
Miss Julia Kane has been here from her home at Canby for several days, as
the guest of her sister, Mrs. T. S. Kemble.
D. B. Forward and wife, of Cedarville, were here yesterday attending to
matters pertaining to the estate of Mrs. E. E. Metzker, deceased.
James Arnold Cochran the little son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Cochran, formerly
a resident of this place, died at Oroville, Cal., on Dec. 8, 1911. (4:1)
Dr. Stile informs us that while below, he took his son, Charles to the
hospital at Sacramento and had an operation performed on the throat and that
the lad is now getting along as nicely as could be expected.
John Williams, of Madeline, who was dangerously sick with pneumonia is now
much improved.
Mr. and Mrs. Ed Peterson, of Fort Bidwell, left on this morning’s train for
San Francisco, where Mrs. Peterson goes for a surgical operation. Her many
friends here hope she will return completely restored to health. Dr. C. E.
Leithead accompanied them here.
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 20, 1911
YOUNG ALTURAS COUPLE WEDDED
Word was received this week that Arthadis Rachford and Miss Alice Godfrey,
two of Alturas’ popular young people were married at Santa Rosa on Dec.
12th, 1911. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Godfrey, who are
spending the winter at Santa Rosa. The groom is the oldest son of Mr. and
Mrs. W. E. Rachford of this place. Mr. Rachford is at present staying at
Santa Rosa for his health and was able to be present at his son’s wedding.
The young couple are well and favorably known here and have scores of warm
friends who join in extending congratulations and best wishes. They will
make their home in Santa Rosa, where they own a nice little cottage.
STOLE WHISKEY AND FROZE TO DEATH
Lingo Pete, an Indian aged about thirty years, was found dead by the side of
the road about half way between Alturas and his home west of town last
Monday morning, from the effects of a big drunk, combined with extreme cold
weather. The circumstance showed that Pete had broke in to ‘Dauers store on
Sunday night, his object being of appropriate some of the whiskey, which
they keep there for sale. He took four bottles and started towards his home
but opened one bottle and enjoyed its contents while he traveled, with the
result that by the time the bottle was empty, he was unable to travel. Marks
in the snow show where he had fallen down several times before he finally
went to sleep and was frozen to death.
Coroner Thomas Frawley held an inquest over the body and the examination of
the physicians showed that death was caused by freezing. He was interred
with Indian ceremonies yesterday. (1:5)
ALLEN – LEARY NUPTIALS
The home of Mrs. J. Leary was the scene of a pretty home wedding last Sunday
evening, December 10th, 1911. The occasion being the marriage of Miss Annie
M. Leary of Fort Bidwell to Joel C. Allen of Cedarville.
Elder W. A. Johnson of the Seventh Day Adventist Church performed the
ceremony in the presence of about thirty guests.
To the soft strains of music played by Mrs. W. A. Johnson, the bridal party
entered, the bride appearing charming in a gown of soft white silk and was
attended by her sister, Miss Ella Leary.
Mr. Wiley Allen, brother of the groom acted as best man.
After congratulations, refreshments were served.
The bride and groom are well known in this valley and their friends extend
congratulations for a long and happy wedded life. BIDWELL GOLD NUGGET
LOCAL AND PERSONAL
Mrs. Mary Amose just recovered from a serious siege of sickness, which
lasted about two weeks.
L. M. Carpenter left here last week for a visit with his mother, who lives
in Pennsylvania.
BORN – At Davis Creek, California, December 19, 1911 to the wife of E. Wolfe
a son.
Ora L. Nave, a brother of W. S. Nave of this place, had hurt his arm at his
home in Adin last week by his horse falling with him.
Mrs. T. B. Reece, formerly a well-known resident of Alturas, died at
Sacramento last week and the remains were interred at her old home in
Woodland. (4:1)
R. E. Leventon, for many years a prominent resident of Lookout, has
purchased a ranch near Modesto and is planning to move his family there in
the near future.
C. E. Metzker had his foot badly injured this week by a heavy gate falling
on it, while working near town. The accident has laid him up for a few days,
but he will soon be out again, we hope.
The two year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Cahn Fogerty, had the bone of his fore
arm fractured a few days ago, while someone was playing with him and trying
to lift the child by the arm and the little one is now getting along nicely.
Mrs. Stella Hill, daughter of James Wylie of Cedarville, is quite ill with
appendicitis and was taken through Alturas Monday on her way to the city,
where she will undergo an operation. Her many friends hope to see her return
in perfect health before long.
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 27, 1911
ANOTHER WEDDING
DAN DAVIS AND LEOLA HILL MARRIED AT ALTURAS ON SUNDAY DEC. 24TH
On Christmas Eve a prominent young couple of Alturas took vows of affection,
which made them Husband and Wife. At six o’clock on Sunday evening the home
of John Davis was the place of a very pretty and impressive wedding in the
presence of about a score of relatives and friends. The contracting parties
were Daniel A. Davis, the younger son of John Davis and Leola Hill, a
daughter of Daniel S. Hill. The Rev. G. N. Gardner officiated. Among the
prominent guests were: Col. and Mrs. Tompson and Prof. and Mrs. A. C.
Boudreau. At 6:30 the wedding party sat down to a bountiful repast provided
for the occasion. After supper the bridal couple together with the groomsman
and brides maid, Max G. Hartlerode and Opal Davis, attended the Christmas
exercises at the Baptist Church.
Both Bride and Groom are held in high esteem among their many friends, who
join in wishing them a long and happy married life. They will make their
home in Alturas.
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Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds
Family Researcher of "The Last Frontier"
Modoc County, California
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