SURPRISE VALLEY RECORD - CEDARVILLE, MODOC COUNTY CAL.
APRIL 6, 1932
EAGLEVILLE NOTES
A farewell supper was given to Russell Taylor late Saturday night by his
friends. Eagleville is in mourning because Russell left us Sunday to take
over his duties in Helen Thrasher’s store in Gerlach. It seems that all his
friends are going around with long faces since he has left us. We all wish
him luck in his new undertaking.
Mrs. Ernest Cook, who has been ill for the past two weeks is gaining rapidly
and is able to be up and enjoy the out of doors again.
Mr. and Mrs. Hilyard Powers, of Red Bluff, are the guests of his parents,
Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Powers. Kenneth Gooddell is also visiting at the Powers
home.
Mr. and Mrs. Hilyard Powers, of Red Bluff are in Surprise Valley this week
visiting with friends and relatives. Powers is employed with the Union Oil
Company at that place.
TAKEN SERIOUSLY ILL
Mrs. Carl F. Barber, of this place, was taken seriously ill last Saturday
and later was taken to the Alturas Hospital, where she will undergo an
operation today, we are informed.
RETURNS FROM WOODLAND
Mrs. William Ballard returned to her home in Alturas Sunday after a months’
absence to Woodland, where she underwent medical treatment at the Woodland
Clinic Hospital.
Mr. McManus spent a few days this week repairing his hay rack, after a
misunderstanding with his team. J said, "Whoa" and the team quit the flat.
FRANK GOING IN HOSPITAL
Frank Goings, who was recently tried in the Superior Court for grand theft,
is now in the Letterman Hospital in San Francisco.
Robert Turner and wife moved to San Creek last week, where they will reside
having leased the Charles Hill place.
APRIL 13TH, 1932
EAGLEVILLE NOTES
Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Brittan arrived here from Roseville the first of the
week. If Mrs. Brittan’s health improves, they will remain here for sometime.
Mrs. Brittan is a sister to Frank Nolan.
Mrs. Warren Slinkard is quite ill at this writing, but we hope for a big
improvement before next week.
FEDS RAID BARS IN MODOC, SEIZE LIQUORS AND ARREST 5
Archie Cairns, of the Nubieber Smokehouse and Jimmie Vangelotis of the
Pioneer Pool Hall in Nubieber were arrested by the federal officers this
afternoon, on a liquor possession charge. Cairns plead guilty and paid a
fine of $100 imposed by Justice Philliber.
The visible evidence in court against Vangelotis was a pint bottle with a
few drops of alleged whiskey in the bottom. Federal Agent James L.
Sutherland said that he and deputy sheriff Holcomb found the bottle in
Vangelotis cabin and that there were whiskey glasses in the pool hall.
Vangelotis said the bottle was not his and that another man had occupied his
cabin and could have left the bottle there. He plead not guilty and his
trial was set for jury trial April 25th. His appearance bond was fixed at
$100 and he said he could not furnish bail, so the prospect was that he
would go to jail pending trial or a change of plea.
The federal prohibition enforcement officers, who have been operating in
Bieber and Nubieber since yesterday evening had a score by early afternoon
of $200 in liquor fines, two gallons of strong drink and two and a half
cases of beer seized and one man in jail facing a weapon charge and possible
deportation.
Gin, Alcohol, beer, whiskey and wine were listed by the government men as
found in the Caboose at Nubieber, which they raided this noon. They arrested
Neal J. Koontz, the proprietor of the place.
At the Mecca, George the Greek’s place, in Nubieber, they found no liquor,
but discovered that George Poulas had a pistol in his bed, according to
Deputy Sheriff Alvin Holcomb, who accompanied the "prohis". Holcomb said
they would place a weapon charge against Poulas and try to have him deported
as an un-naturalized alien, Poulas was put in jail.
Knootz plead guilty to a liquor possession charge and paid a fine of $100 in
Justice Phillibers’ court this afternoon.
J. L. Parker, who was the man on the spot when the federal officers raided
Tex Carter’s smokehouse in Bieber Wednesday night, guilty of possession of
intoxicating liquor was fined $100 by Justice W. B. Philliber today.
Parker was said to have worked at the Smokehouse only two shifts, was turned
over to Holcomb and left the courtroom in search of money to pay his fine.
Holcomb shortly afterward said that Parker had paid $37.50 and would pay the
balance this afternoon.
A pint bottle half full of whiskey that the officers said they found in the
Smokehouse was in Court.
RAID IN OTHER TOWNS
The federal men were John M. Burt, James L. Sutherland and Bert W. all of
Yreka. They raided two places in Fall River Mills, Monday night and obtained
evidence on which George Collins was fined $50 cash and $150 suspended and
M. D. Fitzwater was fined $75 cash. Thuesday night they made a raid in
Cedarville, which they sold resulted in Valentine Jaurena, pleading guilty
in the Justice Court and paid a fine. – Bieber Gazette
MEDICINE OF CHICO PASSES TO BEYOND
Chico – April 5, - Death removed a colorful Chico figure yesterday and at
the same time ended a controversy between William J. Conway, Indian
"medicine man" and the state board of medical examiners.
Conway, reputed to be an Indian chief, or the son of a chief, passed away at
his home in the Indian Village. He had been arrested several times charged
of violating the medical practices act. He did not claim to be a doctor but
insisted he cured by prescribing ancient herb remedies of his tribe.
He was born in Tehama and was a member of the Mechoopda Tribe. He was aged
about 72 years. He is survived by three sons.
Mr. and Mrs. Denver Shaden, of Cedarville, are the guests at Hotel Lakeview,
while attending to business matters in the city. Being long time residents
of Surprise Valley, they are also widely known in this section. – Lakeview
Examiner (5:1)
CHARRED REMAINS OF LOGGER FOUND
The charred remains of a man discovered Sunday, April 3, in a burned cabin
south of Bly, Ore., has been identified as that of Harry Peoples, itinerant
logger aged about forty years. Peoples, with a companion were trapping in
theat section and were last seen together on New Year’s Day, when repairmen
for telephone line stopped at the cabin. They men were rather short of food
supplies at the time and were planning on going into Bly to secure supplies.
From that time on nothing is known of the actions of the men until the
finding of the charred remains by the owner of the cabin, who visited there
Sunday for the first time this season.
People’s companion was described as a young man but only a meager
description of him was had. Search is now being made for him, both in the
territory about the cabin on the possibility of him having perished while
seeking assistance. Peoples was ill at the time and it is thought that his
companion may have built up a big fire before his departure. The possibility
of violence is also being investigated, though the scanty charred remains
gave no clue to this fact. – Lakeview Examiner (5:3)
VISITING WITH HER AUNT
Mrs. E. R. Archer is here this week visiting with her aunt, Mrs. Mary Perry,
of this place.
ABLE TO BE ABOUT
Claude Coonse is able to be out of doors this week after having been
confined to his bed for many months with inflammatory rheumatism.
ENTERTAIN AT DINNER
Mr. and Mrs. L. D. Leonard entertained Mr. and Mrs. George Penland, Mrs.
Jesse Strotts and Mrs. Penland, Sr., at dinner last Sunday.
LEFT OF WOODLAND MONDAY
Mrs. Fannie Bowers and Mrs. Maude Murphey left Monday for Woodland to be at
the bedside of Norris Phillips, who underwent a major operation at the
Woodland Clinic Tuesday morning. Every member of the family was summoned to
his bedside, as he was not expected to survive the operation, we are
informed.
RETURN FROM WOODLAND
Mr. and Mrs. Ed Osser, returned last week from Woodland and Ed will resume
his duties with the Public Service Corporation at Alturas. About six months
ago, he was forced to lay off on account of ill health. He is well known in
Cedarville, having been engaged in rebuilding of the electric power lines in
and around Cedarville.
APRIL 20TH, 1932
RETURNS FROM SAN FRANCISCO
Mrs. Fannie Bowers and Mrs. Maude Murphy returned home last weekend. They
were called to Woodland last week on account of the serious illness of
Norris Phillips, who was taken to Woodland expecting to undergo an operation
and later was taken to San Francisco; the doctors at both places did not
advise an operation due to the weakness of his heart. He was brought home
and we are informed that he will be brought to the home of his mother, Mrs.
Bowers, in Cedarville. We sincerely hope to hear his improvement soon.
EAGLEVILLE NOTES
Mrs. Joe Reeder had the sad misfortune of breaking 3 ribs when she fell from
the steps of her back door.
Mrs. Warren Slinkard, who was quite ill for a few days last week is much
improved, we are glad to state.
And still more bad news for Eagleville, Mr. Davie Grove, Sr., had a narrow
escape when his team ran thru a brush fire, while he bounced along behind
them on a hay rake, last Saturday. Several times he nearly fell off but
always managed to hit the seat. At last when the team was halted and his
feet on the ground, he moaned, "Well, I wonder who would help my wife spend
my insurance, if I had missed that seat."
Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Parman visited their daughter, Mrs. Hattie Pratt, last
Sunday. Mrs. Parman had not been able to come to town for several months,
but seemed to enjoy the day and to feel better.
UNDERGOES SERIOUS OPERATION
Mrs. George M. Warrens, of this place, underwent a serious operation in the
St. Francis Hospital, San Francisco, last Friday. Mrs. Warrens has been
under the care of a specialist for sometime, who recommended the operation.
Late reports state that she is getting along as well as could be expected.
John P. Maupin, pioneer resident of Fort Bidwell and well known in Lakeview,
was visiting with friends here last Saturday, having come to consult his
physician, a need that was not apparent in his good health and always genial
disposition. – Lakeview Examiner
Miss Emma Ennis, who has been in the Southland for the past six months,
arrived here Monday and will visit her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Ennis, of
Owl Creek District.
APRIL 27, 1932
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Minto were visitors in Alturas last Saturday.
PETITION CIRCULATED TO FREE SELBY
Alturas, Modoc County, April 25, - Hundreds of residents of Modoc County
including Court officials, signed a petition, which has just been forwarded
to Governor Rolph asking that Rodney Selby serving a term in San Quentin on
a charge of second degree murder, be pardoned.
Selby living alone with his aged mother at the Indian Springs Service
Station, between Alturas and Adin was approached in June 1930, by two
undercover prohibition agents to whom he served a drink of liquor.
When the two officers attempted to handcuff Selby, he broke away, drawing
pistol fire from them. Selby returned the fire, killing one of the officers
and wounding the other. After eluding large sheriff’s posses for several
days, he returned, gave himself up and pleaded guilty to the charges brought
against him.
MARRIED IN Lakeview
The many friends of Miss Eva Jones and Olney Vaughn, both of Lake City were
surprised and pleased to learn of their marriage, which took place at
Lakeview, Ore., Saturday, April 23rd. We wish the young couple a happy and
prosperous voyage over the rugged sea of matrimony.
OBSEQUEIS OF D. C. BERRY SATURDAY
OLDEST MEMBER OF SURPRISE VALLEY LODGE F. & A. M. PASSES
The remains of D. C. Berry, who died at the Hot Spring Clinic, near Lakeview
last Wednesday evening was buried at Davis Creek, last Saturday afternoon at
two-thirty, under the auspices of the Masonic Order.
A major operation necessitated by several days of severe illness was
followed shortly by the death of the aged man, who had reached the age of
82.
Born in Berryville, Arkansas, in 1851, he came to California by ox train in
1860, when only nine-years old. The family first settled in Sacramento. In
1871, he moved to Surprise Valley, where he made his home until 1878 then
moving to Davis Creek.
On November 16, 1879, he was married in Davis Creek to Lucy Mulkey and lived
there since. Five children are left to survive the couple, Mrs. Cora m.
Follett and Mrs. Bessie Briles of New Pine Creek; Mrs. Fannie Guilliams of
Red Bluff, Cal., A. R. Berry, of Fallon, Nevada and Oliver Berry of Davis
Creek.
The deceased was a member of the Surprise Valley Lodge, of this place and
was the oldest member at the time of his death. Rev. W. W. Switzer, of
Lakeview, conducted the funeral services. He was also a member of the M. E.
Church in Lakeview. During his residence in Davis Creek, Mr. Berry donated
ground for the Church and School there. He was highly respected and his many
friends deeply regret his death. (1:5)
SLIPS INTO GUTTER SATURDAY MORNING
While going home from the dance last Saturday morning, Clarence Hawkins had
the misfortune of slipping off the highway into the gutter on Cedar Pass.
Wonder how he feels to have his car pulled back on the road? Last winter
while working on the maintenance crew, he pulled eight or ten cars a day
back into the road at times.
FORMER RESIDENT PASSES
Word was received by relatives at Susanville that Mrs. Ida Alvord, also a
former resident of this place, had passed away at her home in Santa Paula,
last week. She is survived by four sons, Hartwell, David, Vernon and Don.
Her husband served as register of the Land Office at Susanville during
President Wilson’s administration. (5:1)
Born in Cedarville, Cal., April 25, 1932, to Mr. and Mrs. G. H. Galbraith, a
son
Born in Sacramento, Cal., April 14, 1932, to Mrs. and Mrs. W. F. Young, 8
¼-pound son – Lewis Franklin Young
Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Jacobs at the proud parents of a daughter born April
26, 1932 at Lake City, Cal.
Bonnie Gay made her appearance at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ross Routson, of
Fort Bidwell, Cal., on Saturday, April 23, 1932. Mother and daughter are
reported doing well.
Mr. and Mrs. Jim Dyke, of Lakeview and Mr. and Mrs. George Hannan, of
Paisley, were in Cedarville Sunday being called here by the serious illness
of their mother, Mrs. Grace Stanley of this place. We hope to hear of her
recovery soon.
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Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds
Modoc County, California
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