SURPRISE VALLEY RECORD
Cedarville, MODOC COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
FEBRUARY 3, 1932
DEATH OF Mrs. MARGUERITE RINEHART
Mrs. Marguerite Rinehart, mother Mrs. Thomas B. Sizer, Mrs. Grace Beebe,
Harry E. and Marion Rinehart, of this place, and William Rinehart, of
Nevada, passed away at her home in Cedarville at 1:30 o’clock, this
(Wednesday) morning. She had been in poor health for sometime and the end
was not unexpected. Her obituary will appear in our next issue; data is not
available at this time. The time for her funeral has not been announced.
Mrs. Rinehart was an early pioneer of this valley and beloved and respected
by a host of friends, who join in extending deepest sympathy to the bereaved
family in their sad hour. (1:3)
SHIPS 2,500 POUNDS OF TURKEY
A. W. Stiner, one of the largest turkey growers in Surprise Valley, has
shipped in the neighborhood of twenty-five hundred pounds of turkey from his
ranch, near Eagleville, this year. Last week, he made another shipment of
several crates of choice birds to the Jacobs, Malcolm & Burtt Co., of San
Francisco. He still has a number of birds, which he will ship within the
next two months. Stiner raised in the neighborhood of four hundred and fifty
turkeys last season.
AT the NAVAL HOSPITAL
Earl Benner of this place is at Mare Island in the hospital receiving
medical treatment.
MOVED TO the GARRETT RANCH
Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Atkinson, who have been occupying the F. S. Heard
residence, moved to the Sam Garrett ranch, about four miles north of
Cedarville, the first of the week, where they will reside in the future.
Judge E. C. Bonner was in town last Thursday attending the funeral of J. F.
Allenwood. (4:2)
MEETS WITH SERIOUS ACCIDENT
Price Craig had quite an experience one day last week. He was driving his
grader and the exhaust pipe broke off and the monoxide gas escaping got into
the cab and completely overcame him. The machine went off the road and here
he was found by a passerby, who took him to Alturas, where he was revived.
It was fortunate that he was discovered before it was to late. – Adin Argus
BIRTHDAY SURPRISE
A very pleasant birthday surprise party was given Mrs. Vine Scammon at her
residence January 24th. A further surprise was the wonderful oratorical
ability shown by Lloyd Crammer in presentation of gifts to the guest of
honor. The evening was enjoyed in playing 500 after which dainty
refreshments were served. Mrs. Olive Hull won high score for the ladies and
Mr. Joe Young for the gentlemen. Mr. and Mrs. Neunaber distinguished
themselves by winning low scores.
Those present were: Mrs. and Mrs. E. G. Scammon, Mr. and Mrs.. J. L.
Crammer, Mr. and Mrs. George Brown, Mr. and Mrs. Jess Osborne, Mr. and Mrs.
Joe Young, Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Hull, Mr. Joe Douglas and Miss Maude
Campbell. - Westwood Sugar Pine
FEBRUARY 10, 1932
ONCE AGAIN the PORTALS OPEN
Marguerite Best was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in July 1856. She, in
company with her parents, crossed the plains by ox teams when she was about
four-years old. They landed first in Virginia City where they lived for a
short time. She was married to Adam Rinehart in Yreka, 1873. To this union
six children were born, the youngest of whom died a short time after birth.
Mr. and Mrs. Rinehart came to this valley in 1874, where they began ranching
and raising cattle. Mr. Rinehart was in partnership with the late William T.
Cressler for a number of years. In 1922, they retired from business and
moved into Cedarville, where they lived until he was suddenly called by
death about seven-years ago; and it has continued to be her home.
Mrs. Rinehart has been in poor health for several years and while the doctor
realized for sometime past that the end might come anytime, yet when that
time comes how unprepared we are for death! She retired to bed as usual on
Tuesday night but about eleven o’clock, she started to get up but only
succeeded in standing on her feet, when god called and the worn, tired heart
ceased to beat.
Our old church records show that Marguerite Rinehart became a Christian and
joined the Methodist Church in 1922. The writer has spent many encouraging
and profitable times visiting with her as we talked about goodness of God.
When we first became acquainted with her, she said this, which we put in
words of the old song, "I am waiting; only waiting, till this weary life is
over; only waiting for my welcome, for my Savior on the other shore."
Funeral services were held in the church by her pastor on last Saturday
afternoon; and in spite of an unpleasant day there was a large crowd –
relatives from Lakeview and William Hartley, manager of the Penny Store in
Lakeview, being present. She leaves to mourn her loss, besides relatives,
Hawkins and Mrs. Duncan, of Lakeview, attending the funeral. Besides these,
there are three great grand children, eight grand children and five
children. They are Will, of Nevada, who had to come by way of Winnemucca and
Reno; Harry and Marion, of Cedarville; and Effie Sizer and Grace Beebe also
of Cedarville, Cal.
To know Mrs. Rinehart was to love her but love cannot keep away Death;
although it can help us to look away from earth to "the home of the soul."
"Dearest mother, thou hast left us,
Here thy loss we deeply feel.
But ‘tis God who hath bereft us,
He can all our sorrow heal.
"Yet again we hope to meet thee
When the tears of life are fled,
Then in heaven with joy to greet thee
Where no farewell tear is shed."
A Friend (1:3)
ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS OF Alturas CLOSED
On account of mumps and chickenpox being prevalent in Alturas, the Grammar
School is closed this week.
DEATH CLAIM IS FOUGHT BY STATE
That George Robinson, late mechanic for Clint Fulcher at Lookout, died from
tumor on the brain rather than monoxide gas poisoning from working over
automobiles at his place of employment, is now alleged by the state
compensation insurance department. Oscar Gibbons, of Alturas, is
representing the widow and has made application for a hearing before the
state industrial and accident board. The compensation department bases its
claim on an autopsy of the victim’s brain performed by Dr. Vera Bolin, of
San Francisco. – Times
CARD OF THANKS
We wish to express our sincere thanks and appreciation to our friends and
neighbors for their acts of love and sympathy during our recent bereavement
in the death of our beloved mother, Mrs. Marguerite Rinehart.
Mr. and Mrs. William Rinehart
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas B. Sizer
Mrs. Grace L. Beebe and family
Mr. and Mrs. Harry E. Rinehart and family
Mr. and Mrs. Marion Rinehart and family
RESIDENTS OF Lakeview HERE SATURDAY
Mrs. Lena Hawkins, Mr. and Mrs. William Duncan, Elden Brattain, Jr.,
Clarence Rinehart and William Hartley of Lakeview were here last Saturday
attending the funeral of Mrs. Marguerite Rinehart, all relatives, except the
latter.
CARD OF THANKS
We desire to express our sincere thanks and appreciation to our friends and
neighbors, who assisted us at the time of the accident and death of our dear
brother and nephew, Robert Haran.
Mr. and Mrs. John Haran and family
Mr. and Mrs. Pedro Seminario and family
Mitchell Carrica
Jake Haran (9:5)
BORN at Cedarville, Cal., February 4th, 1932, at the home of Mr. and Mrs.
Forest Adams to Mr. and Mrs. Verne Wheeler, a daughter. Mother and babe are
doing nicely.
FEBRUARY 17, 1932
CAR RUNS OVER GRADE
While coming to town last Thursday evening from the Highway Station in Cedar
Pass, Clarence Hawkins, employee of the State Highway, had the misfortune of
running off of the grade, just the other side of the Summit. He was
uninjured, but the Ford Pick-up, which he was driving suffered a broken top
and windshield, along with other damages, which are apt to come from a wreck
of this kind. Hitting a snow drift and unable to right the car was the cause
of the accident.
TOM GARRETT PASSES AT RENO MONDAY
Thomas Garrett, aged about 25 years, the son of Mrs. E. Garrett and the late
William T. Garrett, former residents of Cedarville, Cal., died at the home
of his sister, Mrs. Walter Fisher, at Reno, last Monday morning; his death
was caused from pneumonia. He spent his early youth here and attended both
grammar and High School here. He leaves his mother, Mrs. E. Garrett, of
Westwood, Cal., two sisters, Miss Mildred Garrett, of Lakeview, Ore., and
Mrs. Walter Fisher, of Reno, Nevada and one brother, Darrell Garrett, of
Lakeview, Ore.; he is a nephew of Mrs. M. Fitzgerald, of this place and also
has other relatives here.
His funeral is being held this afternoon from the St. James Catholic Church,
of Cedarville. Their many friends extend deepest sympathy to the bereaved
family. (1:6)
SON ARRIVES
Born February the 14th, 1932 at the Reynolds ranch about five miles north to
Mr. and Mrs. Louis Slinkard, a son.
NATIVE DAUGHTER ARRIVES
Born at Cedarville, February the 8th, 1932 to Mr. and Mrs. Bert H. Simson, a
daughter, Patsy Raye
VISITING IN Lakeview
Mrs. L. A. Wheeler is spending the week visiting with her sister, Mrs. Lloyd
Ogle in Lakeview.
RETURNS TO HER HOME AT LONG BEACH
Mrs. Bert Hudspeth, who had been here for several months, during the illness
of her father, the late J. F. Allenwood, departed for her home in Long Beach
last week.
EIGHT-POUND DAUGHTER ARRIVES
Born Monday morning, February 15, 1932, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Andy
Neasham, to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Nolan, of Eagleville, Cal., a eight-pound
daughter. Both mother and babe are doing fine.
FORT BIDWELL NEWS ITEMS
Last Thursday this section was the scene of one of the hardest windstorms
for many a year, says A. J. Hickerson. "I was coming from the store with a
gallon jug of vinegar and the wind blew the jug wrong side out and never
spilled a drop of the vinegar." Quote A. J.
Mrs. A. W. Henry broke her arm Saturday night while coasting and Monday
their home burned down; bad luck comes in large amounts, they say.
FEBRUARY 24TH, 1932
SURPRISE PIONEER PASSES YESTERDAY
John Sly, old time pioneer of this valley, passed away at his home in
Cedarville Tuesday, February 23rd.
Mr. Sly has been an invalid for the past seven years and bedfast for the
past three years and in a helpless condition. During the past few months, he
has been gradually declining and yesterday about 3 o’clock P. M., he passed
to the Great Beyond; "that bourne from whence no traveler ever returns." He
suffered with hic-cough for two days before his death.
He was an honored member of the Surprise Valley Lodge, No. 235, F. & A. M.
and had been a member for many years and at the time of his death was one of
the oldest members of the local Masonic Lodge. He is survived by his wife,
to whom the Record, along with many friends extend sincerest sympathy.
His funeral will be held Friday afternoon under the auspices of the Masonic
Lodge. (1:2)
DEATH OF FORT BIDWELL CITIZEN
William Routson, 73, old time resident of Fort Bidwell, passed away at his
home in Fort Bidwell February 23rd. Mr. Routson has been very ill for
several weeks from a complication of ailments, which necessitated the
attendance of a nurse both day and night. He leaves his wife, Mrs. Lizzie
Routson and one son, Ross Routson, cashier of the Bank of Fort Bidwell, to
mourn his death. His funeral will be held at Fort Bidwell Thursday, February
25th. Services to be conducted in the Bidwell Church. (1:3)
INJURES FINGER AGAIN
Leithead Sweeney, who chopped the end of his forefinger off sometime ago had
the misfortune of injuring the same member yesterday while doing some
carpenter work.
CELEBRATES 102ND BIRTHDAY
Over KNX last Sunday evening, the "Arizona Wranglers" were on the air,
playing a list of requests from the Radio fans throughout the state and as
we were about to tune off, we heard the "Sheriff’s" announcement that the
Wranglers would play the "Arkansas Traveler" in honor of Harry Wilson’s 102
birthday, who lives up in Cedarville, Modoc County. We didn’t know that
Harry was quite so aged; anyway he doesn’t look that old, but a fellar can
never tell just how much chasing wild broncos will rejuvenate a man’s looks.
Anyway, Harry missed the number and says that it should be repeated for him,
as that is one of his favorite tunes.
LEAVES FOR PORTLAND
Attorney and Mrs. B. B. Robinson left last Saturday for Portland, where they
will spend the next ten days visiting their daughter, Miss Margaret Mickle,
who is in training for nurse at the Good Samaritan Hospital of that city.
MASONS ATTENTION
We are requested to state that all Masons are requested to meet at the
Masonic Hall here on Friday at 1 o’clock P. M. for the purpose of attending
the funeral of John Sly; the funeral will be held from the Methodist Church.
NEW CITIZEN ARRIVES
Born at the I. W. Kistler home in Cedarville, February the 22nd, 1932 to
Mrs. and Mrs. Paul Robinson of Lake City, a bouncing baby boy.
FROM Lakeview
Darrell Garrett of Lakeview attended the funeral of his brother in
Cedarville last Wednesday.
BRINGS PATIENT TO HER HOME
Mrs. Pickerell, of Eagleville, who has been at the hospital at Alturas for
several weeks, was brought to her home this week, we are informed that her
condition is quite serious.
FORT BIDWELL NEWS ITEMS
Mr. William Routson is seriously ill, and at the present time has one of the
nurses from the Bidwell Indian School Hospital with him day and night.
Mr. Maupin has improved and it is now sitting up again, after a serious
attack of the heart.
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Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds
Modoc County, California
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