CORRECTION
Elsewhere in this issue is an announcement of the birth of a daughter to Mr.
and Mrs. Albert Tandy. The already printed item stated that the birth took
place in Cedarville, which is erroneous, as the babe was born at Alturas.
BEEBE IMPROVES DIVING BELL
Los Angeles, December 7 – Dr. William Beebe tonight predicted his famous
batospheres would dive to the ocean’s deepest point, 35,500 feet, off the
Island of Guam.
Only further perfection’s are needed, said the famous deep sea diver, for
deeper dives, which the odd steel balls, in which he already has descended
3000 feet off Bermuda.
Beebe, here to lecture on the light-carrying fish found at great depths,
said that at 3000 feet he saw a 6-inch fish swallow another fish three times
its size.
Born – in Cedarville, California, December 8, 1935, at the home of Mr. and
Mrs. C. F. Wheeler, to Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Wood, a daughter.
Joe Simms of this place is reported quite ill and unable to be around. Simms
is 83 years old and is one of the early pioneers of this valley.
Born – in Cedarville, California, December 9, 1935, to Mr. and Mrs. Kesner
Perry, a daughter.
ITEMS FROM LAKE CITY
V. H. Childs took Mrs. Nadine Daniels and Mrs. Roy Hobbs to Ashland last
Thursday night, they having received a telegram that Noel Heard was
seriously ill at that place. Heard had been taken to San Francisco before
they arrived however, so they returned home at once. Heard is a son-in-law
of Mrs. Daniels and is well known here.
Another old landmark is a thing of the past here, that being the old saloon
building formerly owned by William Winner. William Hays bought the building
from Mrs. Jeddy Brown and moved it to his ranch where he will make it into
an up-to-date chicken house.
Pat Campbell has been taken to an Alturas hospital, where he will be treated
for after effects of a severe case of flu.
Mrs. Minnie T. Heard and Mrs. Carrie Poore attend a meeting of the County
Board of Education Saturday.
NEWS NOTES FROM NEW PINE CREEK
A very serious accident came very near happening to five New Pine Creek
people last Saturday night. All five had an experience that they will not
forget as long as they live. Bob Moore, driver of the car, Echo Haines, Joy
Lewis, Henry Tuxhorn and Vernon Barceloux were returning from the box
factory. Everything went well until they came to the turn in the road this
side of the Fleming ranch, when their car left the road, plunged through the
fence and scattered people right and left. Bob was the only one left in the
car when it turned upside down. Barceloux was the only one that seemed to be
badly injured and it is feared that he has either badly wrenched or broken
back, being seemingly paralyzed from the hips down.
Another automobile wreck took place last week. Al Cummings was towing a
model T Ford from Lakeview, with Casey Stanley at the wheel of the "Lizzie."
It seems Cummings signaled for a stop, which Casey failed to heed. The Ford
smashed into the rear of Al’s machine and in his haste to get clear, Al
roared ahead causing the "Lizzie" to roll over a few times. Though somewhat
disgruntled and shaken, Casey was uninjured.
Mr. and Mrs. Walter Carlson of Susanville came up recently with Miss Dorris
Dick, who was operated on sometime ago for goiter. Miss Dick is getting
along nicely but has to go back tot he hospital another time before she is
discharged.
DECEMBER 18, 1935
John Benner, Gerlach resident, who underwent an operation at a local
hospital, was reported yesterday as showing marked improvement. – Nevada
State Journal, December 15th.
Mrs. Charles Carter of Lake City was taken to the County hospital for
medical treatment. Earl Daniels motored her over.
Jerry Howard, a resident of Modoc sometime ago and an employee for Frank W.
Caldwell, for a time, is wanted by Seattle police, according to information
received by the sheriff’s office this week.
In last week’s issue of the record, there appeared the announcement of
Kenneth Moore’s marriage to Georgia Harper. At this time we were under the
impression that the new Mrs. Moore was a Chico girl, but since found out
that she is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Harper of Adin.
Mrs. Josephine Ballard, of Alturas, who has been in the Southland for
medical treatment returned to her home last Saturday.
Albert Tandy was in Alturas Sunday, visiting with his wife and new daughter,
Ellen Alberta at the county hospital.
NEWS NOTES FROM ALTURAS
Born in Alturas, California, December the 15th, 1935 to Mr. and Mrs.
Clarence Simson, a son, (John Richard). Mrs. Simson before her marriage was
the Miss Iva Ballard, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Ballard of this place.
George Pierce, manager of the Smith Auto Company is in Sacramento this week,
at the bedside of his brother, who is critically ill at that place.
Hilyard Powers was operated on in San Francisco, last Wednesday for
appendicitis. He is reported as getting along nicely.
Born in Alturas, December 17, 1935 to Mr. and Mrs. S. Austin a 10-pound son.
Both mother and babe are getting along nicely.
ALTURAS DOCTOR WILL ENTER PLEA
Dr. E. B. Smith, 83-year old former Alturas physician was scheduled to be
arraigned Friday in Federal Court, before Judge Harold Louderback on charges
of sending narcotics through the mail.
Dr. Smith, who for the last year has lived in the Veterans Home at
Yountville, was an army surgeon in the Spanish-American War. Five years ago
when he retired from active practice he was a physician on an Indian
Reservation near Alturas.
Assistant United States Attorney G. B. Hjelm indicated he would recommend
probation for Dr. Smith.
The indictment charges the doctor sent narcotics through the mail on June
20, 1934, July 5th and July 6th, 1934, from Alturas to John Briscoe of
Seattle.
ITEMS FROM LAKE CITY
Mrs. Charles Carter was taken to the General Hospital in Alturas, Monday,
where she could be under the constant care of a physician. Earl Daniels took
her over in his machine.
Mrs. Oliver Carter has gone back to childish things and is enjoying a case
of measles.
Last Wednesday evening, Mr. and Mrs. V. H. Childs and Miss Barbara Hobbs
went to Lakeview to the Marius Theatre. Coming home, they were unable to
make it over Fandango Pass. They first tried Cedar Pass without chains, then
back to Alturas for chains and then tried the mountain, but became stuck.
They had to spend the night on the road, arriving at Cedarville about 9:30
Thursday morning. Fortunately Mr. Childs had installed a heater in the car
and none suffered any ill effects of the trip. It is an experience they do
not wish to go through again.
NEWS NOTES FROM NEW PINE CREEK
Vernon Barceloux, who was badly hurt in an auto wreck near the Fleming Ranch
recently, was taken to the Lakeview Hospital, where everything possible is
being done for him and it is hoped that he will soon be on the road to
recovery. Two of his brothers were up to see him for a few days from
Woodland.
Casey Stanley, who was knocked senseless by an old "Tin Lizzie" rolling over
him a few times recently, was laid up for several days with a badly sprained
ankle. We are glad to note that he is up and able to work at his trade
again. Stanley is a painter and decorator.
THURSDAY DECEMBER 26, 1935
J. P. FARLEY, WELL KNOWN HERE, PASSES IN ILLINOIS TUESDAY
J. P. Farley, a former freight and passenger agent of the Western Pacific
working out of Reno, passed away last Tuesday, December the 17th at
Gallesburg, Illinois. He with his brother, E. E. Farley of Portola were
enroute to Dubuque, Iowa, to attend the funeral of their mother at that
place, when death overtook him.
Farley was well known in Surprise Valley and during the past few years
maintained a concession at the annual Surprise Valley, Modoc County Fair and
at Reno. Farley was a resident of Beckwith. (1:1)
Floyd Iverson, 25, son of Neils Iverson of Bieber and Miss Margaret McKown,
26, both of Alturas were quietly married in Reno, Nevada, last Saturday.
Born in Cedarville, California to Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Cockrell, a son. (NO
DATE WAS GIVEN)
Mrs. Herb Woods is quite ill this week.
MODOC JURY FREES LIKELY STOCKMAN
The trial of John Nelson held in Superior Court last Wednesday for the
rustling of a seven-month old calf, belonging to P. S. Dorris of Alturas,
resulted in acquittal for the plaintiff in the action.
The jury deliberated for two hours and a half and casting six votes before
the acquittal was made. The first vote showed that nine were for acquittal
and three for conviction. Following votes resulted in 11 to – for acquittal,
after which a later vote was unanimous for the freeing of Nelson of this
charge. Oscar Gibbons and Jake Sharp represented Nelson, while District
Attorney Wylie represented the state. Most of the jurymen, were men who in
the past and at this time been engaged in the stock business or connected
with it in some manner.
Ed Hill, who some months ago had the misfortune of having his horse fall
with him and sustaining a broken leg, is again able to be about on crutches.
The injured member is healing nicely, although Ed says that it is pretty
hard to run a race on crutches.
MRS. EVERSON SUCCUMBS AFTER LONG ILLNESS
Mrs. Luella Virginia Everson, aged 83-years, died at the General hospital in
Alturas, December 15, 1935. Mrs. Everson fell and broke her hip several
months ago and has since endured much suffering and been confined to the
hospital.
Mrs. Everson was the widow of the late Charles Everson, druggist of Alturas
and a sister of the late Dr. A. Gibson. Since her husbands’ death, she has
made her home with the Gibsons. She had lived in Alturas for 35 years. She
was a good woman, kind neighbor and friend and had the good will of all who
knew her.
Private funeral services were held from the Kerr Chapel, December 17th at 10
o’clock, after which the body was taken to Reno, Nevada, for burial on
December 18th. (1:4)
DOUBLE WEDDING IS SOLEMNIZED
In Reno, Nevada, on Saturday, December the 21st, Miss Marie Espil, daughter
of Mr. and Mrs. Martin Espil, was married to Mr. Ray Henderson of Alturas.
At this same time, Estle Argabright and Miss Genevieve Meyers, both of
Alturas took the marriage vows.
Miss Espil is a graduate of the Surprise Valley Union High School and of the
Armstrong Business College in Berkeley and has proved a capable stenographer
in the Modoc County Farm Advisor’s office during the past two years.
Henderson is employed as an automobile salesman in an Alturas agency.
Aragbright is the popular proprietor of the S. and A. Service Station in
Alturas and his bride is a popular Alturan.
The record extends congratulations and wishes the best of luck and success
tot he newlyweds, over the rough and rugged seas of matrimony.
PROMINENT JUDGE PASSES
Judge Duncan of Klamath County passed away at Klamath Falls last Saturday.
His remains were shipped to Russelville, Kentucky, where interment will be
made in the family plot. (6:2)
JUDGE JAMISON CONGRATULATED ON 80TH BIRTHDAY
Judge F. M. Jamison was receiving congratulations on December 10th, the
occasion being his 80th birthday. Judge Jamison is in splendid health and
Modocans are very proud of him and his splendid record not only in Modoc,
but throughout the state. He is reckoned one of the state’s leading judges.
THURSDAY DECEMBER 26, 1935
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ITEMS FROM LAKE CITY
Aunt Nannie Daniels has been quite ill the past few days.
Mrs. Minnie T. Heard held her Christmas tree and entertainment last Friday
night. A number from here went down and all report enjoying it very much.
A doe was caught in the wire at the Mickle Place and had to be killed. The
meat was distributed to various families by Judge Franklin.
A Petition is being circulated for the appointment of Lester Vernon as
constable for the Lake City Township.
ANTIQUE CLOCK
The D. S. Denehy Company has on display at this time, probably one of the
oldest time-keepers in the valley. This clock was given Mr. and Mrs. Charles
Chambers as a wedding present in 1876. The pendulum is of a small round ball
attached to a string, which regulates the speed of the antique. It has many
other features that will attract the eye of the connoisseur of antiques. If
you are interested call and see it at Denehys.
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Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds
Family Researcher of "The Last Frontier"
Modoc County, California
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