Mrs. J. C. Cathcart, who spent the summer here visiting with her daughters,
Mrs. E. R. Boston and Mrs. L. E. McCulley, left for her home in Washington
last Friday. She was accompanied by Mrs. Boston, who will visit with her
mother for a short time. Mr. and Mrs. Leu McCulley took them as far as
Klamath Falls, returning to their home on Saturday.
Rodney Diemer had the misfortune on breaking his right arm in two places,
just above the wrist, Tuesday afternoon. He jumped off the stage at the High
School Gymnasium, trying to catch the basketball goal and his feet slipped
letting him fall on his arm causing the accident.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 16, 1929
LIST OF GRAND JURORS FOR MODOC COUNTY
The following is a list of the grand jurors drawn in the superior court at
Alturas last week, to serve this year:
Walter H. Hussa, Cedarville
Mrs. Inez D. Woody, Davis Creek
Andrew J. Cantrall, Likely
J. F. Owens, New Pine Creek
Ernest B. Grove, Eagleville
Mrs. Electra Fogerty, Alturas
R. D. Craig, Big Valley
E. B. Pope, Canby
Mrs. Grace Fitzhugh, Alturas
Mrs. Rose A. Baty, Cedarville
Ernest H. Peterson
M. G. Belli, Alturas
Mrs. Grace Leonard
Ernest J. Fee, Fort Bidwell
W. D. Bishop, Willow Ranch
Mrs. Mae E. Crom, Davis Creek
Mrs. Hallie Smith, Alturas
William E. Hill, Cedarville
A. M. Green, Alturas
J. W. Heryford
C. J. Fulcher, Lookout
L. M. Henderson, Davis Creek
Walter F. Lorenzen, Big Valley
Jesse W. Hughes, Likely
Mrs. Minnie E. Davis
Peter C. Weber, Alturas
Jasper Shaw, Lookout
Mrs. Eva Van Loan, Likely
Delbert Cloud
W. J. Dorris, Alturas
Mrs. C. Pollack of Sacramento is here visiting friends and her son and
daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Kennet Pollack.
DEATH OF MRS. FELIX ALLEN
Sometime ago, Felix Allen of Alturas took his wife to Seattle in the hope of
bettering her condition, she having been quite ill in Alturas for sometime
previously. For a while the change appeared to benefit her, but the
improvement was only temporary. About two weeks ago, he received a telegram
that she was very ill and he at once left for that city. All that medical
skill could do was done, but to no avail, as she passed away, acute
appendicitis being the immediate cause of her death. Mrs. Allen was a quiet
and unassuming woman and was sincerely loved by a large circle of friends.
Mr. Allen is well known in Surprise as one of the old time residents and
lived here for many years. He has a host of friends who are deeply grieved
by his sad bereavement. (4:5)
Fred Wallace of this place and J. L. Likens of Nevada were operated on last
weekend by Dr. Kennedy for cases of appendicitis. The operations were
performed at Lakeview, Oregon. Both patients are reported getting along
nicely.
Raymond Boston is spending a couple of weeks here visiting his folks. He is
with the U. S. Navy, stationed at Mare Island.
Deputy Sheriff Frank Van Horn, who was seriously injured in an automobile
accident near Redding several weeks ago, was able to be returned to Alturas
last week, and is getting along nicely, we are glad to state.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 23, 1929
PIONEER OF FORT BIDWELL ANSWERS CALL
Elizabeth Ony Wadsworth was born near Albert Lea in Freeborn County,
Minnesota, on July 21, 1858. When quite young she united with the
Congregational Church.
In 1881, she came to California with her Uncle and Aunt, Mr. and Mrs. George
Freeman. She made her home with them until November 15th, 1885, when she was
united in marriage to Albert Smith Ward.
Mr. and Mrs. Ward made their home at Barton Lake, Harney County, Oregon, for
sixteen years, where their four children were born.
In 1901, they moved back to the George Freeman ranch near Fort Bidwell,
where she resided until her death October 19, 1929, aged 71 years, two
months and twenty-nine days.
She leaves to mourn her loss two brothers, Joe and George Wadsworth, on e
sister, Agnes Wadsworth of Albert Lea, Minnesota, Glenn Ward of Fort
Bidwell, Arthur Ward of Lake City, Mrs. Grace Turner, and Mrs. Pearl Stiner
of Cedarville and six grand children.
Funeral services were held at the home of the deceased Tuesday afternoon by
Rev. Virgil A. Vinyard and services at the grave were held by the Eastern
Star, of which order she was an honored member. Internment took place at the
Fort Bidwell cemetery. (1:1)
SHOOTS SELF WITH 22
The youngest son of Frank Seminario had the misfortune of shooting himself
in the leg just above the knee last Sunday while hunting jackrabbits in Long
Valley. It seems that Pete was going through some brush and fell down and as
he fell, the 22 gun exploded thus causing the wound. While the injured is
getting along as well as could be expected it is very sore and painful.
WILLIAM DODSON PASSES AWAY AT MODESTO
News reached here last Saturday that William T. Dodson had died at Modesto
early last week; he was aged 78 years. Mr. Dodson was one of the early
pioneer settlers in this valley and was highly respected by all who knew
him, he was a good citizen and was loyal to all things for the promotion of
the valley and county. He disposed of his interests here a number of years
ago and moved to Modesto. His old time friends deeply regret to hear of his
death. (1:4)
FORT BIDWELL RANCHER GRANTED DIVORCE LAST WEEK
Judgement in favor of the defendant was returned Thursday morning in the
Superior Court by Judge F. M. Jamison in the case of Minnie Conlan versus
James Conlan, a suit for divorce. Action had originally been brought in San
Bernardino County, but a change of venue was granted.
In her complaint against her husband, Mrs. Conlan charged a statutory
offense against a minor child. However, Judge Jamison granted the divorce on
a cross complaint from Mrs. Conlan, and ordered that there should be no
division of property.
Trujillo and Erickson, assisted by J. S. Henderson of Alturas were the
attorneys for Mrs. Conlan, while District Attorney Oscar Gibbons defended
Mr. Conlan. The later is a wealthy rancher. Plaindealer
MARION PREWITT MEETS WITH ACCIDENT
Marion Prewitt of Long Valley had the misfortune of spraining his right
ankle the first part of the week. He was hooking up a wild mule to a wagon
and the darn thing got loose and Marion grabbed the rope to which was tied
the mules head. It seems that the mule did not want to stop so escorted the
unlucky holder of the rope over a rocky ravine. During the entanglement,
Marion stepped on a rock spraining his ankle badly and now he is in
Cedarville taking a rest under the Drs. care.
GRANDPA McGHEE DIES AT RENO, NEVADA
Grandpa McGhee, for many years a resident of this place, died at Reno last
week and his remains were sent here for internment in the Cedarville
cemetery. The remains were laid in their last resting-place, last Saturday
afternoon. Mr. McGhee was known her generally as "Kid" owing to his sunny
disposition and about two months ago, he left here for Reno, where he died
at the home of his daughter-in-law. (1:6)
Mrs. W. E. Hill is ill this week with an abscess in her ear.
Mitchell Santiago and Miss Ida Peterson of Fort Bidwell were married at
Lakeview, Oregon last Saturday. Both are popular young people of the valley,
and their many friends wish them success on the sea of matrimony.
Born at Alturas Wednesday, October 7th, to Mr. and Mrs. Edward Roche’ a 7 ½
lb son. Mrs. Roche was formerly Miss Willette Groves of Eagleville.
Mrs. Elizabeth ward, of Fort Bidwell, passed away at that place last Friday,
death being due to heart trouble. She had many friends in Surprise, who are
deeply grieved to hear of her death and to the bereaved children is extended
the deepest sympathy of all. She leaves two daughters, Mrs. Pearl Stiner and
Mrs. Grace Turner, of this place; and two sons, Glenn Ward of Fort Bidwell
and Arthur Ward, of Lake City, Cal. (8:5)
Mrs. Harris, one of the early settlers of Alturas and wife of the late Judge
G. F. Harris passed away at Berkeley last week at the age of seventy-four.
(8:5)
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 30, 1929
Mrs. Kitty Ruth, of Roseville, arrived here last Sunday on a visit to her
brother, Mantor Monchamp, who is still confined to his bed by illness.
GOVERNOR YOUNG MAY PARDON MOONEY IN THE NEAR FUTURE
It is stated that Governor Young has completed a thorough investigation in
the case of Tom Mooney, in the bombing outrage in San Francisco several
years ago and it is predicted that he will pardon the arch criminal sometime
in the near future. Mooney had four trials and narrowly escaped the noose.
We can hardly believe however that Gov. Young will use his power to pardon
Mooney, who was proven to have committed one of the most dastardly crimes in
the history of the state.
EARLY HISTORY WILL REMAIN A MYSTERY
The true history of the early days when Modoc was settled by hardy pioneers
will probably never be known, as but little, if any record has been kept;
that we are aware of. True, we are told of how the little band of immigrants
on their way from the east to settle in the sun-kissed valleys of California
arrived in this valley and called it "Surprise," as it was a real surprise
to them after crossing the hot barren plains to see a valley of this size
with grass almost as tall as a frontier settler who paved the way horse
growing all over it. Many of the immigrants passed on to the Sacramento
Valley and some returned to Surprise. But many of the names are now unknown
and the manner of their lives and death and shrouded in the mysteries of the
past. This was hostile ground and the hardy frontier settler who paced the
way for civilization, endured many hardships and privations, until the band
of Modoc Indians were captured in their stronghold. Peace was proclaimed but
it had been obtained at the cost of human life. Nearly all of those braved
the danger of frontier life have passed away, taking with them the true
history of how many of the pioneers lived and died that this fertile valley
might become the peaceful homes of people then unborn.
Lawrence Parman had the misfortune to run into a ditch north of the
Allenwood grade, last Saturday evening. He was driving a Dodge Sedan, which
was badly damaged; he was severely injured, sustaining a broken arm and
several broken ribs besides other injuries, but at this writing, we have not
been able to get any particulars regarding the accident.
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Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds
Modoc County, California
"The Last Frontier"
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