0SURPRISE VALLEY RECORD – CEDARVILLE, MODOC COUNTY, CAL.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 7, 1930
RUTH BAKER IMPROVES
The condition of Miss Ruth Baker, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. R. Baker, of
Alturas, is reported slightly better at this writing and their many friends
are sincerely hoping that she may continue to improve.
CARD OF THANKS
We wish to extend thanks to our friends of Surprise Valley for the many acts
of kindness following the death of our loved one, Lenora Mott.
W. A. Odbert and family
The check artist Kwong Wong, who has been detained at the jail in Alturas,
will shortly take a ride to Fallon, Nevada, as he is much wanted by the
authorities of that place. Wong proves his nationality by refusing to
divulge just what happened there, that they should want him so badly. That
he himself is a drug addict seems to be rather well established at this
time, but there is nothing in the evidence to indicate any drug peddling
activities on his part.
CARD OF THANKS
We wish to express our sincere thanks to friends and neighbors who were so
kind to us during the time of our bereavement in the death of our husband
and father, R. H. Stanley; to the fraternal Orders, to Rev. Vinyard and the
M. E. Church Choir. We feel deeply grateful for their kindness and
assistance in our hour of trial; also for the beautiful floral offerings.
Mrs. R. H. Stanley
Mr. and Mrs. Leon R. Stanley
Mr. and Mrs. William Ballard
Mr. and Mrs. Heath Stanley
Mrs. Reginald Roberts, who has been ill with an attack of tonsillitis, is
now on the mend and we expect she will be up and around soon.
Andrew "Dutch" Jacobs was in Alturas Friday securing additional well casing
for the well that he and Jhune Chambers are drilling at the Harry Rinehart
ranch. "Dutch" says that they are down two hundred feet.
James G. Dyke and family arrived here last week from Santa Maria; they
expect to move to Lakeview to reside where Jim will be in charge of the
creamery at that place.
Mrs. Myron Quirk and Geraldine Wheeler were spending the day in Alturas.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 14TH, 1930
SLIGHT SCRATCHES CAUSE INFECTION THAT MAY BE SERIOUS
Lester Hays who has had considerable trouble with an infected, by a sliver
under his thumb, is somewhat better at this writing.
George Glineburg, local rancher and contractor has been suffering with a
badly infected finger and at this time it looks as if he were going to still
have more trouble from it.
We do not believe in locking the barn door after the horse has been stolen,
never the less it seems that we all should be especially careful of any
cuts, abrasions or broken tissues of the skin and disinfect them as soon as
possible after the accident. We believe it will pay big to do this even if
we have to go a considerable distance with what appears to be a minor
injury. With the hard working people of this valley, this thought might not
agree, but to our certain knowledge, several of the serious layoffs of busy
men here has been due to disregarding a minor hurt of some kind. An hour or
even a day is better to cure a minor injury and is so much better all around
than a month or two layoffs later on.
CALIFORNIA SPOTTED FEVER CLAIMS ANOTHER VICTIM
Julius Martinsen died last Wednesday in the McKinney Hospital, where he was
brought a short time ago suffering from a virulent attack of tick fever. He
was in the employ of William Rinehart of Bitner, Nevada at the time he was
stricken. Mr. Rinehart tried to prevail upon him to come to town before he
did, but he elected to stay in the lambing camp. This delay was probably
fatal. William Rinehart with his brother Marion brought Julius to
Cedarville, where Dr. Kennedy examined him, but due to his condition, he was
rushed to the Hospital at Alturas. He was a native of Oslo, Norway and is
survived by his mother, who lives at Waseca, Minnesota, where he was sent
for interment. Three brothers and four sisters mourn his passing. E.
Martinsen of Los Angeles, a brother came to Alturas to accompany the remains
to Waseca. (1:2)
DIED
Ransom H. Stanley, aged 68 years, 10 months and 28 days passed away at his
home in Cedarville, Cal., Wednesday, May 7th, 1930, at 11 p. m. after a long
illness. He was taken ill in March 1928 and though he somewhat recovered his
strength, he was not again able to take an active part in public activities,
in which he had been so deeply interested and had devoted so much of his
time and talent. He bore his affliction with patience and fortitude and was
willing to submit to the will of his Maker.
He learned the printers’ trade early in life and at times had charge of
different papers in Northern California and in 1892 established the Surprise
Valley Record, which he published continuously for 38 years, without any
change in management and of which he was owner at the time of his death.
He was born in Pleasant Plain, Iowa, in 1861 and crossed the plains with his
parents when he was five years old. He grew to manhood in Lake County, Cal.,
and later came to Big Valley, where he resided for a time before coming to
this valley.
He was a member of the Blue Lodge, Royal Arch and Eastern Star of Masonry
and the Knights of Pythias and Odd Fellows Lodges. He was the oldest Past
master of Surprise Valley Lodge, No. 235, F. & A. M. at the time of his
death. He has also been a member of the M. E. Church since 1907.
His funeral was conducted Friday afternoon from the M. E. Church under the
auspices of the Masonic Order; Rev. Virgil A. Vinyard, assisted at the
Church and the Masonic Order gave their ritualistic service at the grave. He
leaves his wife and three children, Leon R. Stanley, of Arbuckle, Cal., Mrs.
Faye Ballard, of Alturas, Cal., and Heath Stanley, of Cedarville, Cal., also
one sister, Mrs. Emma Russell, of Sacramento, Cal.; one uncle, A. N.
Stanley, of Lakeview, Oregon, and several distant relatives, among whom are
Frank Stanley, of this place.
The Record family wish to express its heartfelt thanks to the friends and
neighbors, of Alturas and this Valley; to the Fraternal Orders, to Rev.
Virgil A. Vinyard and the Choir and to everyone who assisted us in any way
during our recent bereavement; Also, we feel deeply grateful for the
beautiful floral offerings. (1:3) (Ransom Heenan Stanley is his full name)
Mr. and Mrs. George Penland will leave in a few days for Bieber, Calif.,
where they will work for the Mountain Valley Creamery Co. We wish them
success in their new home.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 21, 1930
DEATH OF GRANDMA COCKRELL AT EALGEVILLE LAST FRIDAY
Maggie Carson was born in Huntington, Indiana on January 19th, 1850 and died
at Eagleville, California on May the 6th, 1930 at the age of 80 years, three
months and twenty-seven days.
As a young girl she came to Surprise Valley in 1871 and made her home with
her cousin and his family, William A. McCormick until 1872, when she was
married to Fonrose C. Cockrell.
Five children were born to this union, only two of whom are alive to mourn
her passing, Mrs. Myrna Powers, and William F. Cockrell – also three
grandchildren and one great grandchild. Her husband preceded her in death a
number of years ago.
She has resided in Eagleville continuously since her girlhood and was known
throughout the valley for her ever willing and helpful care in illness and
trouble of her neighbors and friends.
Grandma Cockrell was exceedingly modest and reserved concerning her own
virtues and always kind and loving and forebearing toward all with whim she
came in contact.
When our District Superintendent, Dr. Williams, first came here as pastor of
this church, she was his first convert and has been a faithful member of the
church, until she joined the church "triumph."
Her passing is truly that of a real pioneer spirit "gone west" for only
through the trials and hardships endured by such sterling character has been
born to standards of our new community today. (1:1)
SUCCESSFUL BIRTHDAY PARTY AT LAKEVIEW LAST SUNDAY
An elaborate Birthday party was given in Lakeview last Sunday commemorating
the 12th birthday of Doris Parman at the home of her grandparents, Mr. and
Mrs. George Sweeney.
A large crowd of Lakeview and Surprise Valley folks were present. The table
was covered with all the delicacies of the culinary art.
A large cake with 12 candles occupied the center of the table.
Doris was recipient of many costly and beautiful presents.
Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. George Sweeney, Mr. and Mrs. G. F. Arthur,
Crystal Ocallaghan and Neil Frost of Lakeview.
From Surprise Valley: Nina Hanks, Ilene Hanks, Allvera Coons, Doris’s former
school chums, all of Eagleville.
Tom Sweeney of Lake City, Eugene Stephens of Fort Bidwell, Dorothy Dees of
Eagleville and Professor Charles E. Oliver, her private teacher in Lakeview.
Ruth Baker, who was seriously injured twenty days ago yesterday, is showing
considerable signs of improvement. The San Francisco specialist said at the
start that if she did not show any change for the better it would be within
eighteen or twenty days from the time of the accident. While still
practically unconscious, she raised her arm some yesterday and moved her
eyes. We all hope that there is yet hope for her.
SHORT ITEMS OF INTEREST TO THE PEOPLE OF MODOC COUNTY
George Gilcher has gone to San Francisco, where he will enter the St. Louis
Hospital for stomach treatment.
Last Wednesday, on May 14th, three young ladies of Surprise Valley graduated
from the University of California with the Bachelor of Arts degree. They are
Miss Lois Tyeryar, Miss Ariel Peterson and Miss Roma Ash. Miss Tyeryar is
from Cedarville and Miss Peterson and Miss Ash are from Fort Bidwell.
Mr. and Mrs. Edgar L. Bales, nee Miss Cecil Coates, received a visit from
the stork on May the 11th. The baby’s name is Mary Lucille, weight six and
one half pounds. Mrs. Bales was formerly a resident of this valley, but now
lives at Lower Lake, California.
CARD OF THANKS
We wish to thank the kind friends and neighbors who were so good and kind to
us during our recent bereavement. We also wish to thank those who sent so
many beautiful floral offerings.
Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Powers
Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Cockrell & Lucille
Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Cockrell
Mr. and Mrs. V. C. Linville
Mr. and Mrs. Leon R. Stanley and daughter, Doris returned to their home in
Arbuckle last Thursday, after spending two weeks at this place.
Al Krouse, the butcher has resigned his position at the Surprise Valley meat
Market and has left for Portland, Oregon to join his wife and daughter at
that place.
H. Marty, Late of the Klamath Packing Company, of Klamath Falls, Oregon has
accepted the position as butcher and sausage maker with the Surprise Valley
Meat Market.
Johnnie Dees, who for sometime past has been working for Henry Stephens of
Fort Bidwell, has accepted a similar position at the Cambron ranch at
Eagleville.
Married – At Lakeview, Oregon, Fritz Wylie and Miss Mildred Archer, both of
Alturas, last Saturday.
Mr. and Mrs. E. R. Tyeryar left last Wednesday for Berkeley, where they went
to attend the graduating exercises of the University of California, where
their daughter, Miss Lois Received her B. A. Degree.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 23rd, 1930
Ruth Baker, according to the latest advises is showing a little improvement
each day. She is now in a semi-conscious state. He uncle, E. J. Fee of Fort
Bidwell states that he held her hand and asked her to squeeze his, this she
was able to do. This is most encouraging at this date. Attending physicians,
Dr. John Stiles and Dr. P. W. McKenney states that her case is one of the
most baffling that has ever came to their attention.
Mr. and Mrs. L. E. McCulley, with their two daughters, Luella and Dorothy,
and Mrs. E. R. Boston, left for an extended trip to San Francisco. Lew will
return in a week but the ladies will remain there at the Hotel Turpin for
several weeks and then motor to Santa Cruz where they will spend several
weeks.
John Erramouspe of Eagleville was a business visitor in Cedarville last
Saturday.
Mr. and Mrs. Everett Hill who were attending the K. of P. conclave at
Sacramento last week were delayed in coming home on account of an automobile
accident, the particulars of which we have not as yet learned.
Mr. and Mrs. Wade Snyder of Denio, Oregon are here visiting Mrs. Lizzy
Wimer. They were former residents of this valley. They have just returned
from Ashland, Oregon, where Mr. Snyder underwent an operation for
appendicitis.
The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse, Willard Wylie, Bill Barton, Sammy Rea,
and Dick Barton have not been observed together much lately and their boyish
pranks seemed to declined.
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Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds
Modoc County, California
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