THURSDAY JANUARY 30, 1936
SLEEPING SICKNESS VICTIM DIES
Alturas, Calif., January 24 – James M. Moore, 35, of Fairport, who had been
in a coma since shortly after Christmas due to sleeping sickness, died at
his home yesterday.
Moore ate a hearty dinner on Christmas Day and immediately became ill. It
was thought at first his illness was due to indigestion, but when he lapsed
into a coma, a physician was called and his case was diagnosed as sleeping
sickness.
For two weeks he could be roused to take nourishment and sometimes answer
questions. Later efforts to arouse him were futile, although he would
swallow food placed in his mouth.
Moore was one of the twelve men in a truck crash three miles west of Alturas
on August 2nd last, when five were instantly killed. He suffered bruises.
(1:1)
Mrs. Mary HANSEN ILL WITH PNEUMONIA
Mrs. Mary Hansen, "that lovely little lady, aged 87 years," and mother of
Chris H. Hansen of this place is critically ill with pneumonia at this
writing. Her son, Dr. Henry Hansen of Ukiah and wife have arrived at her
bedside. Mrs. Bertha Warrens of Huntington Beach is expected to arrive
today. Friends here are anxiously waiting for word of her improvement and
recovery.
COURT REPORTER IS QUARANTINED
There can be no court in Modoc for a while. The home of Mrs. May Yates,
court reporter is under quarantine. Her daughter, Mrs. Dalles Dodge has
scarlet fever.
David, the five-year old son of the Dodges was operated on last week for
appendicitis. While still at the hospital, he broke out with scarlet fever.
It is assumed his mother contracted the disease from him. And his
grandmother’s home, where the Dodges reside, is quarantined.
GEORGE T. CLINE’S HEALTH IMPROVES
George T. Cline, city councilman of Alturas and former county surveyor is
much improved in health, following his recent illness. While Cline has
recurrent attacks of illness, they are not nearly so severe and he states he
feels much better.
POPULAR YOUNG COUPLE ARE CHARAVARIED
Coming as a general surprise is the marriage of Miss Pearl M. Seminario and
Willard R. Sweet, on January 24th, 1936 in San Francisco. Miss Pearl is the
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Seminario. Is a graduate of the Surprise
Valley Union High School and also of the Don Lux Beauty College of San
Francisco.
Willard, but "Bill" to his many friends in Surprise Valley is the eldest son
of Mr. and Mrs. A. K. Sweet, is also a graduate of the local high school and
of a Barber’s College in the bay region.
Tuesday evening, the rattle of the tin cans brought out their many friends,
who tendered with a fine "ole time charavari." The crowd was treated and
entertained until the wee small hours of the morning. Both of the newly weds
are popular young people of Cedarville and we wish to extend our best wishes
and may their road over the rough and tugged trails of wedded life be a
happy one.
MRS. GLADYS BURROUGHS APPOINTED SUPERIOR JUDGE
Word has been received that Governor Frank F. Merriam has appointed Mrs.
Gladys Burroughs as Superior Judge of Lassen County to fill the vacancy
created by the death of her husband, H. D. Burroughs. All Lassen County
attorneys joined in the request that the appointment be made.
Mrs. Burroughs will serve until the November election.
ALTURAS MATRON ESCAPES SEVERE INJURIES
Mrs. Georgia Estes, 73-year old Alturas matron, sustained slight bruises and
narrowly escaped a serious injury, because she re-registered – as a
Republican Saturday. And strange as it seems the only reason she didn’t
sustain more severe hurts was because of a Democrat.
Mrs. Estes had completed her Republican registration. She started down the
stairs. When she reached the turn landing, her galoshes skidded on the tiled
landing and she fell heavily to the stairway and started to roll down the
stairs.
But midway up the stairs came a Democratic newspaperman, C. L. McCracken. He
failed to at once recognize Mrs. Estes as a Republican and saved her before
she had fallen all the way, by checking her headway fall.
Mrs. Estes sustained slight bruises, which is remarkable it is claimed, when
it is considered that she had at least five hard falls on the stone steps.
NEWS NOTES FROM NEW PINE CREEK
(Missing the first part of this paragraph)
ill for about four weeks died attune of having his left leg broken – his
home at Fairport, California, on Wednesday at 9 P. M. It was first thought
that he had sleeping sickness. He was quarantined for that, but later the
doctors claimed that this was not the case. Jim Moore was a devoted husband
and a real friend. He was an auto mechanic at which trade he had worked for
sometime. He had been in ill health for a number of years. The funeral took
place from the local Baptist Church and floral offerings were profuse.
Walter Fleming had the misfortune of having his left leg broke at the ankle
and his left shoulder badly sprained. The accident occurred when his horse
slipped on the icy highway. He was taken to the Lakeview hospital.
Miss Elma Butler is recovering from a case of mumps.
OBITUARY
Mr. S. K. Hildebrand, one of the earliest settlers in Surprise Valley,
having come here in the Fall of 1876, passed away at Fort Bidwell at
five-thirty on the morning of January 15th. He was born December 7, 1844 and
lived tot he ripe old age of ninety-one years. Sixty years ago, Mr.
Hildebrand came to Fort Bidwell from Jefferson County, Missouri. So far as
is known, he was the last of the Civil War Veterans in the entire valley.
Mr. Hildebrand out lived his wife by a period of twenty-six years. He is
survived by two sons and three daughters as follows:
John E. Hildebrand, French Gulch, Calif.; Andrew W. Hildebrand, Lakeview,
Oregon; Mrs. Celia J. O’Leary, Fort Bidwell; Mrs. Annie E. Betrant,
Waterford, Cal.; Mrs. R. A. Brandley, Oakland; all of whom were able to be
present at the funeral services.
Mr. Hildebrand has for many years been a member of the Baptist denomination.
He was greatly loved and respected by many, many friends, who extend their
deepest sympathy to the bereaved members of the family. (4:1)
FATHER PASSES
Mr. Seyferth, father of L. F. Seyferth of Lake City passed away last
Thursday in Richmond and was buried at that place on Saturday. (4:2)
ITEMS FROM LAKE CITY
Mrs. Gertrude Muzzy was taken to the Modoc General Hospital last Thursday,
where she is to receive medical treatment.
OBITUARY
Charles Franklin Seyferth was born at Eagle Point, Oregon, April 7, 1869 and
died January 23, 1936. He came to Surprise Valley with his parents at the
age of three years and spent his early years on the ranch now owned by Even
Gaustad; he was united in marriage to Miss Mary A. Toney, September 1, 1880
and to this union five children were born, James, of Riverside, Cal., Mrs.
Mabel Bacon, Alturas, Cal., Lester, of Oakland and Edward, who died in
infancy. His wife passed away in 1898. Later he married Miss Alice Drew, of
Fort Bidwell, who survives him. Five children were born to this union,
George, Mrs. Violet Howell, Mrs. Godila Stenmark, all of Richmond, Cal., and
Mrs. Frankie Smith of Pittsburg, Cal. One son passed away at Weimer in
February 1935. He leaves to mourn his loss, three sisters, Mrs. Mary
Forward, of Roseburg, Oregon, Mrs. Ettie Roys, Ashland, Oregon and Mrs. Even
Gaustad, of this place.
He was well known in Surprise Valley, where he will be remembered by many
old time residents. He spent 22 years of his life in Richmond, where he held
a responsible position with the Certainteed Company, at that place, where he
will be sadly missed by his associates. He was a true friend and no one ever
came to him for help in vain. His funeral was held at Richmond last
Saturday, January 25th. (4:5)
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Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds
Family Researcher of "The Last Frontier"
Modoc County, California
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