SURPRISE VALLEY RECORD - CEDARVILLE, MODOC COUNTY, CAL
WEDNESDAY JANUARY 4, 1933
IRVIN WILSON KISTLER LAID TO REST IN CEDARVILLE CEMETERY LAST FRIDAY
Last Friday afternoon at 2 P. M., the mortal remains of Irvin W. Kistler,
were laid to rest in the Cedarville cemetery with funeral services conducted
by Rev. Virgil A. Vinyard.
Suffering an apoplectic stroke while playing cards with friends in the Club
Pool Hall in Alturas last Friday, Mr. Kistler was removed to the General
Hospital, under the care of Dr. Phillip McKenney and his wife summoned from
Cedarville. Three hours later, at 11 o’clock, Mr. Kistler succumbed as the
result of a clot on the brain due to the stroke. His wife reached his
bedside an hour before the end.
Irvin Wilson Kistler was born in Wanamaker County, Penn., August 31, 1874.
On April 21, 1898, he enlisted as a volunteer private in Capt. Robert J.
McCausland’s Company, "G" 13th Regiment of the 3rd. Brigade of the Army of
the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. On May 12, 1898, he was honorably
discharged in order that he might enter the United States Army as a hospital
steward to serve for the duration of the Spanish American War in the 13th
Regiment of Pennsylvania Volunteers. He was honorably discharged from the
service on March 11, 1899, at Camp Mackenzee, Georgia.
In the late nineties, Mr. Kistler came to California and settled in Surprise
Valley, where he was employed in the old Cedarville store of his uncles, A.
C., O. P. and S. T. Kistlers. Later, he had charge of the firm’s store at
Lake City and was still later independently engaged in the mercantile
business in Eagleville.
In 1902, he was married to Mary Ellen Hudspeth and to this union were born
three daughters, all of whom were reared in the valley and are married.
Mr. Kistler, who has made his home in Surprise Valley for the past 22 years,
was always active in Politics and Civic affairs up to the time of his death
and was clerk of the board of trustees of the Surprise Valley union High
School. Although not a member, he was actively identified with the Modoc
County Tax Commission and was largely instrumental in securing the valuable
date on tax and other matters, which were compiled by the commission.
At the time of his death in Alturas on December 27, 1932, he was at the age
of 58 years, 3 months and 27 days.
He leaves to mourn his passing his widow, Mrs. Mollie Kistler; 3 daughters,
Mrs. Davie Groves, Jr., of Eagleville, Mrs. Paul Robinson of Lake City, Mrs.
Denver Shadden of Adel, Oregon; on brother, Walter Kistler, of Great Bend,
Pennsylvania, a sister, Mrs. James Mulready, of Elmira, new York and five
grand children. (1:1)
NEWLY – WEDS ARE CHARIVARIED
About 60 friends gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Willis Warrens,
newly-weds, near Eagleville last night and charivaried them from their bed.
Although the element of Surprise was lacking, due to a vocally inclined dog
on the premises, the occasion was a marked success from the viewpoint of
noise volume.
After the aroused bride and groom had dressed, they conducted their
nocturnal guests to the hall at Eagleville and everyone danced to the music
of an impromptu orchestra until a late hour.
Mrs. Edith Maxwell, who has been visiting with her brothers, Bob and Elmer
Minto and sister, Mrs. George Hudspeth, of Eagleville for the past two weeks
left last weekend for her home in San Jose.
Born – to Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Harris of Cedarville, Cal., Tuesday morning,
January 3rd, 1933, an 8-pound daughter. (First birth of New Year)
Willis O. Warren and Miss Delphia Jones of Surprise Valley were married in
Lakeview, Oregon, Saturday, December 24, 1932, Rev. W. W. Switzer, of that
city, officiating.
(THE PAPER OF JANUARY 11, 1933 WAS NOT IN MICROFLIM)
WEDNESDAY JANUARY 18TH, 1933
COMMITTED TO STATE ASYLUM
T. L. REEDER ADJUDGED INSANE BY COURT
T. L. Reeder, Eagleville man, was taken to Alturas last Friday, where he was
examined by the Court, which was presided by Judge E. C. Bonner and the Drs.
W. E. Coppedge and Robert B. Smith. The examination showed the man to be non
compose-mantis and he was taken to Stockton last Saturday by Deputy Sheriff
Ray Tierney. The warrant was signed by a brother of the unfortunate man.
While he had not committed any acts of violence, which really endangered
human life, he would go around pointing his finger at anyone, thinking that
his finger was a gun. It was thought by his brother that if he did get his
hands on a gun, he might kill someone. Reeder for the past two years has had
charge of the Lost Creek ranch owned by Gerlach & Walt.
An interlocutory decree of divorce was granted last Tuesday to Mrs. Genevive
Frailey from Ray R. Frailey in the Modoc Superior Court. Extreme cruelty was
charged in the complaint by Mrs. Frailey.
Little Billie Laxague, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Pete Laxague was seriously
ill the first of the week.
EAGLEVILLE NOTES
Mrs. Mary Page, Mrs. Bill Denio and Mr. and Mrs. Jack Rice and son, Melvin,
all of Medford, Oregon, spent the week with relatives and friends.
Mrs. Davie Grove, Sr., was confined to her home for several days with
rheumatism, but is rapidly recovering at this time.
Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Cockrill and small son, Billy, were in town from Duck
Lake last week.
Mr. Joe Allen is busy pruning trees on the Prior Ranch, which he has rented
and expects to move his family there the first of March.
Roy Ramsey from Susanville and Ernest Grove from Alturas were here on
business Monday.
Charlie Musselman was down from the Patterson Ranch Sunday morning to visit
his father, "Uncle" Dave Musselman, who is making his home with Mr. and Mrs.
Davie Grove, Sr.
GET REGISTERED WITH DR. KENNEDY
A large number of people have come to Dr. Kennedy lately wanting to get
birth registration so that they could get their birth certificates. Years
ago no "Birth Certificates" were filled out by physicians but since the pass
of time, laws have come into use, which makes it absolutely necessary that
an individual must possess a certificate of his birth when making an
application to get any compensation, leave the country for foreign parts,
etc.
If a person is interested in securing a certificate of their birth they may
call on Dr. Kennedy and he will give them the necessary information, by
which they can secure this certificate.
Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Caldwell, of Corvallis, were visitors in Cedarville over
the weekend. They were formerly residents of this place.
AGED ALTURAS WOMAN PASSES
Harriet Elizabeth Salisbury aged Alturas woman passed away at the home of
her son, Herbert Salisbury, in Alturas on January 13th, 1933. Mrs. Salisbury
was a native of Ohio and came to Modoc County in her girlhood, where she has
resided ever since. She was aged 84 years, nine months and 25 days. Funeral
services were held at the Kerr Chapel last Sunday at 2:30 P. M. (1:3)
POPULAR COUPLE MARRY AT COUNTY SEAT YESTERDAY
MISS HOPE WARD AND RILEOUS JONES OF LAKE CITY UNITED IN MARRIAGE
Coming as a general surprise to their many friends in Surprise Valley, Miss
hope Ward and Rileous Jones, of Lake City, launched their boat on the sea of
matrimony yesterday morning, January 17th, 1933. Immediately after the
ceremony, they departed for a month’s honeymoon trip to Los Angeles and
vicinity, after which they will return and make their home at Lake City.
The bride is the only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. O. Ward, of Lake City and
is a graduate of the S. V. Union School; the groom is the son of Mrs. Jane
Jones of the same place. Both are popular and highly esteemed by a host of
friends, who wish them a joyous and prosperous voyage over the sea of life.
Born in Cedarville, Cal., January 15th, 1933, to Mr. and Mrs. Roy R.
Stanley, a fine 7-pound daughter – Mary Jane Stanley. Mother and daughter
are reported doing well.
Miss Luella McCulley was reported on the sick list last weekend.
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 25, 1933
HAS FINGER AMPUTATED
"Doc" Sweeney had his forefinger on his left hand amputated last Thursday by
Dr. Kennedy. 15 months ago, Sweeney was lathing and cut the finger tot he
first joint off, but since that time it has given him trouble and it was
necessary to amputate the member to the second joint and it is doing nicely.
INDIAN BABE DIES AT FORT BIDWELL
Stephen Gibson, son of Sadie Bago Martin Gibson, died, January 16, at Fort
Bidwell Indian Hospital, after a long illness. He was a grandson of "Bieber"
Jim Martin, a well-known Indian in this valley’s history. Stephen attended
the Sherman Institute at riverside for over three years, but finally
succumbed to the weakening effects of disease. – Bieber Gazette (1:5)
ADEL CHILD IS BURIED AT LAKEVIEW
Charles Frank Barry, six-year old son of James and Hilda May (Taylor) Barry
of Adel, died January 18th at the Hot Springs Clinic if appendicitis. He was
taken to the Clinic for an operation, which resulted in his death.
Funeral was held from the home of Mrs. Lillian B. Reid, at New Pine Creek
interment was made in the State Line town, where he was born. (4:2)
SURPRISE DRIVER FILES TARIFFS
Warren N. Slinkard, operator of an auto stage and freight service between
Cedarville and Eagleville, will file tariffs with the state railroad
commission this week, according to information received. Recently Slinkard
was granted an extension of time, with the final date set for last Friday.
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Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds
Modoc County, California
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