THE NEW ERA, ALTURAS, MODOC COUNTY, CAL
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 5, 1911
TIT FOR TAT
An amusing "tit for tat" case called District Attorney C. S. Baldwin to
Cedarville a week ago. The start of it all was a mischievous dog belonging
to Mr. J. Canty, which continually worried a horse and cow belonging to Mr.
L. C. Dolly. A pistol shot reined the offending dog to perpetual silence,
whereupon, Mr. Canty had his neighbor arrested for dog slaughter. Mr. Canty
also had a phonograph, which he would place in the open air close to Mr.
Dolly’s home and grind out doleful music for unlimited hours without a
change of tune. Thereupon, Mr. Dolly made a charge against his neighbor for
maintaining a nuisance.
However, Mr. Baldwin states that the entire affair was finally settled in a
friendly basis so no serious harm is done.
LITTLE THINGS
Mrs. A. K. Wylie has returned from below after having a delightful outing
with her mother, Mrs. J. M. Thompson in San Francisco and Bay Points.
Mrs. Winnifred Taylor, of Fort Bragg, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Lee
of this place, is in town visiting relatives and friends. Mrs. Taylor was
formerly one of Modoc’s successful teachers.
Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Van Loan celebrated the first anniversary of their
marriage last Wednesday evening with a special dinner, to which all of the
immediate families of the couple were incited and present.
Last Saturday, John Stonefelt, a native of Sweden, was admitted as a citizen
of the United States. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Everson were is witnesses. For
the last six years, Mr. Stonefelt has been living in this county and has
always proved an industrious and law abiding man, the kind of citizens the
United States needs.
The several cases brought up as against Peter Ivory of Likely by the people
of the State, with Robert E. Sigler as prosecuting witness were all
dismissed for want of evidence. The charges were, First: for stealing a jug
of whiskey from "Wild Bill" an Indian; the second: for selling whiskey to
Jack Williams, another Indian; the third: was for giving a drink to Robert
E. Sigler. Sigler not long since plead guilty to the unlawful selling of
whiskey in a soft drink place at Likely.
The will of Elizabeth Brown was admitted to probate yesterday, her son
Jeduthan being appointed executor. The estate consists of ten-thousand
dollars in money and half of it goes to Jeduthan Brown, while the other half
is divided equally among the children of Evra Brown, deceased. W. A. Odbert
and J. R. Wilson are appointed trustees to look after the children’s share
and see that only the income be spent for their support until each child
becomes of age. Jeduthan Brown, W. A. Odbert, were present as witnesses.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 12, 1911
WEDDED AT BIEBER
A quiet wedding was solemnized at the home of the bride’s mother, Mrs.
William Gerig, last Friday, which united the lives of Miss Bertha Gerig and
Peter W. Govett. Both of this valley.
Judge G. S. Brown performed the ceremony in his usual impressive manner and
after congratulations, the bride and groom departed for Lookout, where they
will make their home.
The young married couple were raised in this valley and have a host of
friends, who extend felicitations for their future prosperity and
happiness. – Bieber Gazette
DEATH AT LAKEVIEW
Last Wednesday, Jim Partin and Mark of this place went to Lakeview, where
Mr. Partin was called by the death of his brother, John Partin, who was
found dead in a cabin at Lakeview the day before. As soon as the dead man
was discovered the coroner was summoned. An investigation showed that Mr.
Partin had died from an overdose of morphine, which it is assertedly was
given to him by a Chinaman. It is feared that foul play was the motive, as
Mr. Partin had $165 a day or two before his death, which could not be found
or accounted for. Two days previous to his death he bought a fine saddle and
pair of spurs, which shows conclusively that it was not a case of suicide.
He was 30 years of age. (1:5)
LAKE CITY ITEMS
Mrs. Porter Heard is suffering with a bad case of blood poisoning in her
right hand.
Miss Belvie Heard has been on the sick list for the past week but is
convalescent at this writing.
LITTLE THINGS
Born – At Lake City, Cal., April 3, 1911 to the wife of Jeduthan Brown, a
son.
Tom Ivory left last week for San Francisco, where he goes to secure medical
treatment for his leg, which was broken last summer and has not properly
healed yet.
Thomas Frawley returned last Wednesday from Reno, where he spent a couple of
weeks in the hospital having his wound dressed. He has now almost regained
his former good health.
Mrs. Ed Peterson, of Bidwell, arrived here last Wednesday night on her was
home from San Francisco and Berkeley where she went to undergo an operation.
She returns greatly improved in health. Her husband was here to meet her.
Charles J. Toreson, one of Modoc’s successful teachers, returned a few days
ago from an extended visit to Myrtle Point, Oregon, where he was receiving
medical treatment. He returned much improved, as all do who visit the
specialist at Myrtle Point.
The sad news reached here last week of the death of Mrs. C. O. Vincent at
New Pine Creek, aged 19 years. She was the daughter of John L. Henderson of
Willow Ranch and was married almost two years ago. She leaves a husband and
numerous relatives and friends to mourn this sad ending of her bright young
life. (4:2)
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 19, 1911
A JURY TRIAL
Last Friday, the preliminary examination of Mrs. Emma Hill was held before
Justice of the Peace, W. E. Armstrong, on a charge of assault with a deadly
weapon, the prosecuting witness being Mrs. Phamey Jackson. The defendant was
held to answer to the Superior Court.
On Monday, she appeared before the Superior Court with her attorney, A. F.
Shartel and entered a plea of not guilty. Accordingly, the court ordered
that a venire of thirty-five jurors be summoned by the Sheriff from among
the qualified jurors of the county, to appear on Wednesday morning at ten o’clock
for the trial.
The trial will begin this morning at ten and will probably last for three or
four days. We will not comment on the evidence at this time as we do not
wish to disqualify the jurors.
HAS APPENDICITIS
Dorr Methvin, who has been acting as janitor at the high school building all
winter, was taken suddenly very ill with appendicitis about a week ago.
Physicians were called but he rapidly grew worse, until it was decided that
he must go below for an operation.
Last Monday morning he started for Sacramento, accompanied by two members of
the Woodmen lodge.
Mr. Methvin has many friends here who hope to hear of his complete recovery
soon.
News was received this morning that Mr. Methvin was operated on in
Sacramento yesterday afternoon and stood the operation in fine shape.
MRS ABBOTT FATALLY INJURED
Prattville (Plumas County), April 12 – Word was received here yesterday that
Mrs. H. B. Abbott, of this place was seriously, probably fatally, injured in
Berkeley yesterday at noon.
She was struck by the piston cylinder of the Berkeley train engine and
received injuries, which may prove fatal. She lies at the Roosevelt Hospital
with a fractured skull and four broken ribs. On account of her age, 72
years, little hope is entertained for her recovery.
Mrs. Abbott was stopping with her daughter, Mrs. Annette Adams, a graduate
student of the University.
Had not the train been slowing up she would have been instantly killed.
Mrs. Abbott has besides her daughter, a son, A. H. Abbott, residing at
Redding.
DEATH AT RENO
The sad news reached here last Friday morning of the death of Mrs. C. A.
Dickey, mother of the wife of our local barber, E. L. Wartman.
The esteemed lady was a resident of Reno, Nevada and had been for several
years where she was highly esteemed and respected and died as she had
lived – blessing all humanity. She was the wife of D. Dickey, jailer at the
city jail of Reno, a position he has filled for years as well as filling
different offices of trust off and on all his life.
Mrs. Dickey was a member of the Reno Relief Corps and was among the active
workers. She leaves to mourn her loss, a husband, two sons, two daughters
and an army of friends.
It is always sad when a mother is removed from our midst; but in this, case
with Mrs. Wartman it is doubly sad as the association between them was more
that of sisters than mother and daughter – that full sweet confidence
existing between them that is seldom witnessed in these modern days. –
Bidwell Nugget 1:4)
ALTURAS COUPLE WEDDED
Last Saturday afternoon, Charles Bettendorff and Georgia Adkins presented
themselves before Rev. Isaac Clark Crook and received the benediction, which
made their lives and purpose one.
Both of the young people are exceedingly well and favorably known and have
many relatives in the county. Mrs. John Cummings attended the bride.
The good wishes of all their friends will go with them.
LITTLE THINGS
Mrs. Blondin Duke formerly of Davis Creek, is now located at Sisson,
California.
Born – At Fort Bidwell, Cal., April 8, 1911, to the wife of Arthur Miles, a
daughter.
Richard Bruce, formerly a resident of Fort Bidwell, died at Lakeview several
days ago of cancer of the throat. (4:1)
A Greek named George Lemberes was arrested last Friday on a charge of grand
larceny. He was taken before Justice of the Peace, Harry Miller and at
request of the defendant the preliminary examination was continued until
this morning at ten o’clock.
Paul Lighty and family arrived here from Bridgeport, Illinois last Wednesday
and on Saturday went to Cedarville, where they will make their home. He is a
nephew of D. H. Lighty, one of the old settlers there.
Frank Reid was found dead at Lakeview on Tuesday of last week, with a bullet
hole through his heart. The coroner’s verdict was suicide. (4:2)
Chinese Charlie was arrested last Thursday on a charge of selling whiskey to
Indians and on being taken before the Justice of the Peace, plead guilty to
the charge, whereupon he was fined two hundred dollars.
Franklin Tracy Poore formerly a resident of Alturas was married in San
Francisco a few days ago to Emma M. Brown. Mr. Poore is now a rising young
attorney of that city and has many friends here who wish him and his fair
bride a happy and prosperous life.
James H. Partin returned from Lakeview last week, where he went to attend
the funeral of his brother, whose death we mentioned last week. Mr. Partin
is fully convinced from all the circumstances that his brother was murdered
for the purpose of robbery. According to the doctors who examined the body,
death was caused by a hypodermic injection of morphine in the back part of
the arm, where it would have been impossible for him to have administered it
with his own hands. In addition to that, about $165 was missing, which
should have been in his pockets, thus showing the motive for the crime.
(4:3)
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 26, 1911
DEATH OF MRS REEVES
On Wednesday, April 19, 1911, Mrs. Reeves, the mother of Charles Lamb,
passed away from this life, at the age of 72 years, after a lingering
illness. The death occurred at Pacific Grove, where she had been spending
the winter.
Mr. Lamb and his wife were with his mother during the last weeks of her
sickness and did all that loving hands could do to alleviate her suffering.
Miss Rose Heard, of Lake City had gone below with Mrs. Reeves last fall and
remained with her to the end.
The remains were taken to San Francisco and cremated in compliance with the
earnest request expressed by Mrs. Reeves during her illness.
Mr. and Mrs. Lamb arrived here returning to their home at Cedarville
yesterday.
Mrs. Reeves was a refined and highly accomplished lady, whose cheerful
disposition and genial nature won for her a large circle of friends who will
deeply mourn her loss.
We extend our sincere sympathy to the bereaved relatives in their sad loss.
(1:3)
LITTLE THINGS
Born – In Alturas, Cal., on April 19, 1911, to the wife of A. E. Pearson, a
son.
Mr. John Crowley, brother of Mrs. Abbott Green, came last week with his
family from their home in Texas. They formerly lived here and are returning
to again make their home in Modoc. The glamour of Texas with its awful
droughts has proved a mirage. We sincerely welcome all old friends back to
Modoc and her increasing show to obtain the necessary products of wealth.
Mrs. Ed Hill of Cedarville has been critically sick for the past few weeks
and after a consultation among several physicians it was decided that she
must go below to undergo an operation. Accordingly, she was brought to
Alturas Sunday in one of the Lamb autos, accompanied by her husband and her
sister, Miss Cassie Johnstone and on Monday the party left on the train for
San Francisco.
Born – At Likely, Cal., April 22, 1911, to the wife of Will Flournoy, a son.
Born – Near Alturas, Cal., on April 21, 1911, to the wife of Grant Pratt, a
son.
J. A. Yates and wife and baby daughter went over to Cedarville Sunday in
their auto to see Mrs. Yates father, D. H. Lighty, returning home the same
day.
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Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds
Family Researcher of "The Last Frontier"
Modoc County, California
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