SURPRISE VALLEY RECORD – CEDARVILLE, MODOC COUNTY, CAL.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 2ND, 1930
Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Clark, of Adin came over Saturday and remained for
several days. Mr. Clark is treating a cancer on his face with the Benmac
Mineral Springs water and he reports that he notices improvement since using
the water, which has been about three weeks. There are a number of other
patients treating with the water and all report being benefited.
Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Smalls, former residents of this place but now of
Oakland, arrived in Alturas last week; they expect to spend the summer in
Modoc visiting their daughters, Mrs. John Christians, of Alturas and Mrs.
Harry Hughes, of this place.
Mrs. Mona West, of Eagleville, was granted an interlocutory decree of
divorce from Mort West in the Superior Court Tuesday by acting Judge E. C.
Bonner. The defendant did not appear to contest the action when it was
called for trial and all property matters were settled by agreement.
Fred Neasham accompanied by his little son and John Stewart arrived here
Saturday from El Cerrito and will spend a two weeks’ vacation in the Valley
visiting friends and relatives.
Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Baty motored to Susanville last Saturday to meet their
son, Loyal, who came up from Oakland to spend a two weeks’ vacation with his
parents.
Born – in Cedarville, Cal., June 25, 1930, to Mr. and Mrs. Leo Weilmunster,
a boy
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Turner made a trip to Livermore, Cal., Last week,
returning Sunday, bringing Mrs. Sallie Turner and little granddaughter,
"Toodles" Conrad; they will spend the summer in Surprise Valley.
Mrs. William P. Evarts and children of Lovelock, Nevada and Mrs. Irma Misley
and children of Winnemucca arrived here last Wednesday on a visit to their
mother, Mrs. Frances Wilson of this place.
George Billings was returned to Modoc County last Monday evening in company
with Deputy Sheriff Ray Tierney from Sacramento. Billings is wanted by the
Modoc officials for forgery. It seems that he forged the name of John Greig,
of Susanville, on a check for some goods purchased at the Popular Auto Camp.
On wiring to Greig Monday morning he stated that he preferred to waive all
charges, providing that Billings would make good the check. He at that time
had money enough to cover the forged check and by this time has paid the
amount and has been given a floater out of Modoc.
Mrs. Lenore Caldwell and son, Forest and Mrs. May Worley, of Woodland,
arrived here last week to spend a short time visiting Mr. and Mrs. Charles
E. Cummins.
Born – At Stockton, Cal., June 26, 1930, to Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Fisher, (nee
Lavelle Wheeler) a son – Alfred Robert Fisher – weight 7 ½ pounds.
Mrs. Nettie E. Lewis arrived here by train today from Philadelphia to spend
a few months visiting with her son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Leon B.
Lewis of Alturas.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 9TH, 1930
ASHLAND MAN INJURED AT THE GEORGE STINER RANCH
Henry Haynes, 65, while forking hay from a hay wagon into the barn at the
George Stiner ranch near Lake City was seriously injured last Monday. It
appears that he caught his hand in the cable as the Jackson fork was being
raised from the wagon to the crest of the barn, where it transfers onto an
overhead rail taking the hay into the barn. He was caught by the right hand
as the load was being pulled up and was taken up with it and when the load
was transferred to the rail it let him fall back into the wagon. The first
joint on his little finger on the right hand was severed and the third and
fourth finger, were badly lacerated.
As he fell back into the wagon, he lit on the rack of the wagon causing him
to sprain his right knee, ankle and back. He was immediately brought to
Cedarville, where he was attended by Dr. Kennedy, who treated his injuries.
Mr. Haynes came to Surprise Valley about three weeks ago and since that time
has been working on the Stiner ranch. He formerly resided at Ashland,
Oregon. The injured man was taken to the McKinney Hospital in Alturas for
treatment. He was insured under the State Compensation Law.
NEWSY ITEMS FROM FORT BIDWELL
E. A. Peterson purchased the Hot Springs Ranch, north of Bidwell, from
Merrill M. Martin last week.
William Monroe, of Fort Bidwell, was taken to the Lakeview Hospital last
Monday, where he underwent an operation for an abscess on the hip. He is
under the care of Dr. Leithead, of that city.
MANY ROBBERIES REPORTED IN ALTURAS DURING THE 4TH OF JULY
At the "Squeeze Inn" a small lunch stand just north of the bridge in
Alturas, during the Fourth, some robber mush have been somewhat exasperated,
for after having broken into the place, he could find only 70 cents in the
till. Guess he had to break into several places before he got what he really
wanted for during the celebration, a number of places were broken into and a
quantity of goods stolen. Modoc is now getting educated up to the robberies,
knife scrapes, hold-ups that we read so much about in the city papers.
Born – At the McKenney Hospital in Alturas, Cal., July 7th, 1930, to Mr. and
Mrs. Robert McConnaughy, of Fort Bidwell, Cal., a daughter.
Wild horses, increasing to such numbers in the Modoc National Forest, that
they have become a menace to domestic stock, faced an inglorious end. They
are being rounded up by riders under the direction of F. H. Huffman, manager
of the SX ranch and many of them will be shipped to Petaluma, where they
will be served as chicken food. Some of the best animals in the wild hers
will be claimed. Many are advertised for sale under the state estray law.
Although the death recently of Mrs. Leana Charity Donner App at Jamestown
was generally believed to have removed the last survivor of the historic
Donner Party, two members’ of the ill-fated band are still alive, Gen. C. F.
McGlashan of Truckee declared. Gen. McGlashan is author of "The History of
the Donner Party," and is recognized as an authority on this chapter of
California history. Present survivors of the party, he said, are Isabel m.
Breen-McMahon, San Francisco and Naomi L. Pike-Schenck, The Dalles, Oregon.
Both were declared to be in the branch of the party, which spent the winter
of 1846-47 at Donner Lake, Mrs. McMahon then being a babe in arms. Gen.
McGlashan said the party started from Sangamon County, Illinois and later
split up, one group going into Oregon and escaping the harrowing experiences
of those who came to California.
RUTH BAKER IS RECOVERING SLOWLY AFTER FALL
Following her recovery after a long period of unconsciousness as a result of
a fall from the Pine Creek Power cause, May 2, Ruth Baker, daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. R. R. Baker spoke first words last Monday morning when she looked
at her father and said, "Hello Daddy."
Mr. Baker left his daughter’s bedside at between 12:00 and 1:00 Sunday
morning. Up to that time, although she had regained consciousness several
weeks ago and is steadily regaining strength and former abilities. Ruth had
not been able to speak. At about – o’clock, the nurse discovered that Ruth
could make a sound and form words. Her father returned at 4:30 in the
evening and was almost stunned with -–to hear the greeting from his little
daughter. He lost no time in rushing back with the glad tidings to bring
other members to hear for themselves. Ruth showed her pleasure in surprising
them and also Dr. Gibson, who had not been told. He came in and held her
hand with his usual joke. The joke was on him when Ruth surprised him with
"Hello, Doctor."
Although the paralysis of the right side remains, renewed activities of her
left arm and leg was very marked. She was moved from the hospital to the
baker home today, where a large upstairs room has been arranged for her and
the two nurses will remain on the case. It was figured that she would be
more happy at home where she can enjoy the constant presence of the family.
Robert Strief, former Surprise Valley boy but now of Redding and a Mr. Rose,
arrived here on the 4th with his new Travelier Airplane. During the weekend
he spent his time taking up passengers. The lakebed makes a wonderful
landing field, it being solid and packed at this time of the year and is a
level as a billiard table. He returned to his home at Redding Monday
morning.
Born – At Alturas, Cal., July 4th, 1930, to Mr. and Mrs. Ray Rowan, an
eight-pound baby girl.
Born to Mr. and Mrs. Alfred DeWitt, of Cedar Pass, June 23, 1930, a son. –
The twelfth child born to Mr. and Mrs. DeWitt.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 16TH, 1930
MULE BITES BENNERS’ FOOT AND BREAKS BONES
A mule – a runaway – was the cause of an unusual experience of Virgil
Benner, who was mowing hay on the Dyke Ranch, five miles south of town last
Friday. It seems that the team, a mule and a horse that Benner was driving
got frightened and started to run away. They got away from Benner and tore
up the mowing machine and wrecking things in general and when caught, the
mule, as a mule would, still acted cantankerous when being un-harnessed,
when Virgil gave the mule a kick with his left foot and as we all know that
a mule is somewhat of a good football player, owing to the fact that he has
excellent kicking qualities, but we have never heard of him catching
anything but a stubborn nature or a mouthful of hay. The mule upon seeing
the foot being raised toward his side in a hasty manner, did not like the
appearance of it, and before the blow was struck, he caught the foot in his
mouth and instead of letting go of it as he should, clamped his teeth on it
like grim death to a "nigger." Well, the sequence of the whole fracas is
that two bones were broken in Virgils’ foot and will be compelled to use
crutches for at least six weeks. Dr. Kennedy set the bones in the injured
foot and it is getting along in good shape.
LITTLE BOY SUSTAINS BROKEN ARM IN A FALL
Dan Benner, small son of Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Benner received the injury of
a broken arm just above the wrist last weekend while attempting to get off
of a horse. It seems that the little fellow climbed upon the horse bareback
and without a bridle and had gotten the animal up to the fence, where he
started to get off. As he was in the act of doing this, the animal became
frightened and moved away from the fence, causing him to miss it and fall to
the ground and landing on his arm, thus breaking the big bone in his right
arm. Several X-rays were taken of the fractured member before it was finally
set in place. He was immediately brought to Dr. Kennedy, who is now treating
the broken member.
John Reynolds and wife and son accompanied by Loyal Baty, who was visiting
with his parents for the past two weeks left Saturday evening for the Bay
Region, where they will spend a short time visiting with friends in that
vicinity.
EXCITEMENT OCCURS AT THE BLUE BIRD CAFÉ
A "battle royal" seems to have been staged in the dining room of the Blue
Bird café last Sunday evening, when Bill Wimer, in a somewhat intoxicated
condition went into the Café to eat his supper. He was disturbing the peace
and causing undue annoyance to the proprietors, Mr. and Mrs. lee Stewart and
was ordered out by Stewart. Being ordered out once was not enough for Wimer
for when Lee went to milk his cow, he returned again and raising more
disturbances; this time Mrs. Stewart told him to go, but making no move to
depart, she started for him with the butcher knife she was using at the time
and hit him with the flat side of it first and then turned the sharp edge of
it on him, cutting about a seven-inch gash on his shoulder and as Wimer
started for the door, it seems he was just a step too late for the knife
went into his thigh about four inches in depth in one place and about two
inches in another, inflicting bad wounds, but not considered serious,
however, it is said that Wimer will take his meals in a standing position
for some time. It seems that when Wimer is under the influence of liquor he
is quarrelsome and in the habit of raising a disturbance and in times past
has caused similar trouble to these Café people.
Jack Wheeler returned home last Wednesday evening from Stockton, where he
had been visiting his sister, Mrs. Alfred Fisher. Mrs. Wheeler expects to
continue her visit for about two months longer.
Born in Cedarville, Cal., July 9, 1930, to Mr. and Mrs. Walter Cambron, of
Eagleville, Cal., a son
Fred Neasham and son and John Stewart returned to their home in Richmond
last Saturday after spending a couple of weeks in the valley visiting.
Miss Margaret Powers underwent a tonsil operation last Thursday performed by
Dr. Kennedy.
Mr. and Mrs. E. R. Archer and Mrs. Mary Perry left yesterday morning for
Woodland, where Mr. Archer will undergo an operation at the Woodland Clinic.
Mrs. Perry will go on to Oakland, where she will visit for a time with
relatives.
Olney Vaughn is busy this week delivering pine limb wood in Cedarville from
the Davis Creek vicinity. Anyone desiring limb wood should get in touch with
him and give him an order.
Mrs. James F. Poore returned recently from Ashland Oregon where she had been
for medical treatment.
Mrs. Iva Quirk underwent an operation for appendicitis at the McKenney
Hospital at Alturas last week. Dr. Kennedy of this place is her physician.
Rufus Stout, who has been spending the past few months at Great Falls,
Montana, returned to his home at Fort Bidwell last Tuesday.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 23, 1930
RUNAWAY TEAM BRUISES GUANO MAN
Miguil Lecimberry was brought in from Denio, Oregon, last Thursday by Tom
Duferrena, in a somewhat bruised and crippled condition. He was driving a
team hitched to a mowing machine and stopped to fix a bridle, when the team
became frightened and started to run; it tan over him and also dragged the
mower over him causing severe injuries to his body. He is improving speedily
and will soon be able to resume his work.
ILLICIT LIQUOR CONFISCATED BY OFFICERS
Arthur Finny, San Francisco man, was captured in front of the Hotel Niles in
Alturas last Sunday night by Sheriff Sharp and Night Watchman, Pat McHugh.
It seems that he had in his possession forty gallons of alcohol and five
cases of illicit border liquor. His case is set for today, the city having
charge of the prosecution.
INFANT BABE PASSES
The funeral for the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. W. E. McGirr was held this
afternoon from the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Andy Neasham; the services were
conducted by Rev. Vinyard and the remains of the little one were tenderly
laid to rest in the Cedarville cemetery, under the direction of Undertaker,
Lloyd Tripp. The babe was but three days old. The young parents have the
sympathy of the community in the loss of their first born. (1:3)
MAN GOES OVER GRADE
A second accident occurred within the past two weeks at the mouth of Cedar
Canyon when last evening about ten-thirty, Dan Dallagher, a lamb buyer for
the Union Stock Yards, of Stockton, turned over in his 1930 Buick coupe at
the same place Mrs. Dunning and Mrs. Applegate turned over about a week ago.
Only slight damage was done to either the body or mechanical parts.
NEWS ITEMS THAT HAPPENED IN SURPRISE 32 YEARS AGO
J. W. Mikel and wife, former residents of this place, but now of Lakeview,
were visiting friends during the past week. They are genial people and we
are always glad to meet them.
E. C. Bonner came over from Alturas Monday evening looking after his chances
for the District Attorney-ship. He came over with C. E. Lind and when near
the Scammon’s place, one of the horses got frightened and jumped out of the
road, overturning the carriage but fortunately doing not other damage.
Mr. and Mrs. John Reynolds returned Sunday from San Francisco. While in the
city John underwent a medical examination and found that he is suffering
from ulcers of the stomach. He will not be back in the butcher shop for a
few weeks.
Mrs. L. N. Bonner and grandson, Harry Haviside arrived here today from
Berkeley, where they will spend a two weeks’ vacation visiting with Mr. and
Mrs. L. Pabst of this place.
Miss Annie Stephens, of Oakland, is at Fort Bidwell, spending her vacation
visiting with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Stephens.
Mrs. Edgar Harris and small daughter, Fern, journeyed to Klamath Falls last
Wednesday, where they went to visit Mrs. Harris’ father, D. E. Hill, who has
been seriously ill with typhoid fever. We are glad to hear that Mr. Hill’s
condition is much improved. Mrs. Harris returned home Sunday.
Mrs. E. H. Stanley and daughter, Dona, are at Pine Creek this week visiting
her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. U. Gentry.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 30TH, 1930
CATCHES LEG IN CABLE; ANOTHER NARROW ESCAPE
Johnny Roberts who is working on the A. L. Baty ranch, south of town,
narrowly escaped getting his leg broken last Wednesday, while setting nets.
He started to send up a load and in doing so his foot caught in the pull-up
cable, which coiled around his leg, as the load was being taken up the
slide. He was taken up the slide a short distance before the team could be
stopped. His leg is badly bruised and some cords and muscles were pulled
loose in his ankle. This is another one of those miracles, which sometime
happen, for if the cable had not been evenly coiled around his leg, it would
have snapped the member off; he will be laid up for a time from the effects
of the injury.
McCOMBS AROUSED BY NITETIME VISITOR
W. A. McCombs was awakened Sunday night about eleven o’clock by someone
pounding on the door of the Grange Hall, which is the next building west of
his place. He thought it was someone trying to find a residence and made a
mistake in the location. He got up and went to see what the party wanted and
upon making inquiries, the man said his name was Jim Murphey and stated that
he was looking for the deputy sheriff. As Mr. McCombs had a flashlight in
his hand and kept it burning, while he was talking, the man said if he did
not turn off the light, he would put him and the flashlight out too. He also
told Mr. McCombs that "he was here if the Sheriff wanted him," and repeated
this several times. As it was dark and some distance away from the man, Mr.
McCombs did not get a very good view of him, but it is supposed that he was
one of the parties, who had the mix-up at the Camp Ground on that evening.
BOY THIRTEEN HADS UNIQUE RIDE
How many boys of today, 13 years of age, could ride horse back alone from
Surprise Valley, cal., to Burns, Oregon? Lou Wallenberry of Canyon City, who
has been in the city for several days, had such an experience. He was with
relatives at Surprise Valley, when he was told to ride to Burns to visit a
merchant there. The only preparation was a supply of emergency rations, a
good horse and when the boy started, his uncle placed a vest on him,
buttoned it and told little Lou to give the vest to Mr. Brown at Burns.
Three times the boy changed horses as he made the long and lonesome ride
from Northern California up through the desert country, arriving finally at
Burns. He presented the vest to Mr. Brown, as directed. Mr. Brown accepted
the vest, ripped it open and from it extracted $10,000 in greenbacks. The
small boy had not been aware of the fortune, which he was carrying. The
uncle in Surprise Valley knew that a youngster on horse back would be safer
from highway robbers than if the money was dispatched by the usual methods.
Whole the boy was trotting along the dusty wilderness, ten freight wagons
were crawling into Burns, coming from Pendleton.
Each wagon was loaded with merchandise. The boss caradore had instructions
not to unload unless the money was paid in advance. It was to meet the
payment on this freight that the boy was dispatched from Surprise Valley,
when young Wallenberry cantered into the one street of burns, the caravan of
freight wagons had already reached the town and was waiting the production
of the money. – Lakeview Tribune
Ernest W. Dean, of the State Compensation Insurance Department, is here
today attending to the insurance of George R. Smith, who was killed in a
runaway accident on the Lyle Cook Ranch last Friday. (8:6)
The many friends of George Gilcher will be very sorry to hear that it was
necessary for the officers to take him to the Asylum at Napa last week,
account of some mental derangement and displaying a mania for suicide. Ill
health and brooding over the death of his brother, Jake are attributed as
the cause of his trouble. It is sincerely hoped that he will soon recover.
Mrs. Nettie B. Harris, of Medford, Oregon, is visiting her daughter, Mrs. E.
B. Grove and family of Eagleville.
Miss Gay M. Delmas, who has been visiting at San Jose for the past two weeks
returned home last Saturday.
Mrs. Mary Kenny, former justice of the Peace of this place, arrived here
from Oakland last week and is spending a short vacation, visiting friends.
A Negro named "Sketer" Hagan, who was working in the hay at Dave Baty’s
place just above Lake City, was dragged off of a hay stack last Friday by
the pull-up team. His injuries were slight, he came out of the fall with a
wrenched shoulder and a few bruises. He was brought to Dr. Kennedy, who
attended to his injuries.
A fellow named Murphy was beaten up considerably at the Camp ground, just
south of town, last Sunday evening. He was intoxicated, it is said, and
claimed that some money had been stolen from him, which brought on a row
with a fellow camper. From the looks of his face it appears that he had been
struck with a sledge hammer in the form of a fist, as it was stated. His
face was badly battered; no arrests were made.
Miss Dorothy Kerr, of Alturas, is here this week visiting Kathleen Wylie.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Kerr are visiting at Big Bend, Shasta County, where they
have gone for the benefit of Mrs. Kerr’s health; she is suffering from
rheumatism.
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Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds
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