SURPRISE VALLEY RECORD – CEDARVILLE, MODOC COUNTY, CAL.
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 2, 1929
Mr. and Mrs. Ira Darst leave today on a motor trip East, they expect to go
via Los Angeles and a southern route to the East. Their many friends here
wish them a safe and pleasant journey.
Tom Rea, Lawson Bordwell, Clenden Franklin and Harold Hutchinson left for
San Francisco last week where they will enter the Navy and will probably
have an opportunity to take a voyage around the globe in a few years. We
wish the boys luck.
Miss Ann Murphey, of the High School faculty, did not return this week on
account of the death of her mother; her many friends here will be sorry to
hear of her sad loss.
Harry McGrath was over from Alturas Monday.
Randal Bush left for San Jose Friday, where he will attend Heald’s Business
College.
Mr. and Mrs. L. B. Walts returned Monday from Reno, where they spent the
holidays with Mr. Walt’s parents.
Leithead Sweeney came down from Fort Bidwell Monday; he states that the new
Indian School has been completed and that work will begin on the Hospital
building sometime around the first of February.
Dr. M. R. Kennedy’s many friends will be glad to know that he resumed his
practice on New Year’s Day; Dr. Coates, who had been looking after his
practice during his illness, returned to his position at the Fort Bidwell
Indian School.
Uncle Dave Musselman departed for Turlock yesterday, where he will spend the
remainder of winter visiting Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Mayfield. Uncle Dave has
been employed on the Scott Ranch during the summer; he had charge of the
garden and he certainly knows the gardening game and makes a success of it.
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 9, 1929
GILBERT M. WALKER PASSES
San Francisco, Dec. 31, - Word of the death of Gilbert M. Walker, 64, eldest
son of the late T. B. Walker and important figure in the lumber industry as
well as in Minneapolis business circles has been received here. Death was
due to pneumonia.
Immediately upon hearing of their brother’s death, Clinton L. Walker, of
Piedmont, Willis J. Walker of San Francisco and Fletcher Walker of Westwood,
Cal., left for Minneapolis to be with the widow, Mrs. Susan Walker. Sister,
Mrs. Julia Walker Smith and another brother, Archie D. Walker are in
Minneapolis.
Gilbert M. Walker died just four months after Thomas B. Walker, his father,
who was one of the most dominant figures in the lumber industry of the
United States. He had large holdings in California. At that time Gilbert
Walker succeeded his father in control of the Red River Lumber Company.
(1:1)
DEATH OF C. L. PETERSON
On December 27, 1927, (I believe this is suppose to be 1928) another of
Modoc’s pioneer citizens, Columbus Peterson passed away at his home in
Bidwell after a lingering illness. The deceased was born at Santa Rosa,
March 31st, 1860 and while yet a mere boy came to Fort Bidwell, which place
was his continued residence and where he was married and raised his family.
"Little Pete" as he was familiarly called by his friends, was a good man,
husband and father and more can be said of no man and his passing will be
deplored by a host of friends, among whom he has resided for nearly half a
century. Besides these, he leaves to mourn his passing, a devoted wife, Mrs.
C. L. Peterson, two daughters, Mrs. W. L. Hickerson, of Bidwell and Mrs.
Nita Kafader, of Los Angeles, besides a son, Earl Peterson of Everett,
Idaho. Had the deceased lived until February 19, he would have celebrated
the 50th anniversary of his marriage. (1:1)
The group of Cedarville boys who left last week for San Francisco to join
the Navy, have all returned home; and did not join for various reasons.
GOLDEN WEDDING ANNIVERSARY
Harry Hughes informed us that Mr. and Mrs. John Christens and family, of
Alturas, left Thursday for Oakland, to attend the Golden Wedding Anniversary
of Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Smalls, who had been married fifty years the 5th of
January. Mrs. Hughes could not be present, but the other three daughters,
Mrs. Antoinette Aston, Mrs. Pauline Christens and Mrs. Rose Mateer and their
families were present to celebrate the event. Mr. and Mrs. Smalls are among
the earliest pioneers of this valley and have a host of friends here who
extend heartiest congratulations.
Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Baty returned home from San Francisco Friday, accompanied
by Billy Patterson; they report a pleasant trip.
While on the streets of Alturas, last Monday, Supervisor Harry Ward was
stricken with paralysis; he is under the care of Dr. Gibson, and at last
reports his condition was slightly improved.
Lavene Hill had the misfortune to freeze his feet while coming in from Long
Valley last Monday; no serious effect except it was necessary to amputate
the little toe on his right foot.
Married at San Francisco, California, Saturday, Dec 29th, 1928, at high
noon, Berle Smithson and Mrs. Dorothy D. Smith. Heartiest congratulations
are extended to the newly weds and may happiness and prosperity attend them.
They will make their home in San Francisco.
Married in Susanville, Cal., Dec. 26, 1938 (I believe this is suppose to be
1928), Martin E. Simms, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Simms, of this place and
Miss Kathleen Penning, of Ravendale. The young couple left for Los Angeles,
where they will spend their honeymoon. The Record extends congratulations to
the newly weds.
Mrs. L. E. McCulley is confined to her home on account of an attack of
neuralgia.
Eleanor, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lester Hayes, has been ill with
pneumonia the past week.
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 16, 1929
Phillip Peterson has been ill with pneumonia the past week.
All the teachers have been annoyed of late by Mary Atkinson trying to find
out how many apples she would have if she had one and some boy gave her two
more.
Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Miller were up from Eagleville Monday.
Manton J. Monchamp and son left last week for Alameda where they will spend
a few months.
Married at Lakeview, Oregon, January 9, 1929, Leo Weilmunster, of Vya,
Nevada and Miss Beatrice Johnstone, of this place. Congratulations.
Supervisor Ward, was able to return home Saturday from Alturas, after
suffering from a severe attack of ptomaine poison.
R. R. Baker, Vice President of Modoc County Bank and family spent Sunday in
Cedarville, visiting Mr. Bakers’ mother, Mrs. Jennie S. Baker.
Last week, Harold Powers of Eagleville, departed for Sacramento, where he
will act as Minute Clerk for the Legislature, which is now in session.
Adolph Koenig, accompanied by his sisters, Mrs. Hogue and Mrs. Frances
Wilson, left for Woodland Sunday, where Mrs. Hogue will receive medical
treatment at the Woodland Clinic Hospital.
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 23, 1929
A QUEER INCIDENT
Monday evening, a queer incident occurred at Hawkin’s garage, which caused a
little excitement. Martin Oyandeguy drove his car up in front of the Garage
and left it; he had told E. R. Boston to drive it into his garage; in the
meantime, John Hawkins drove the Oyandeguy car into his Garage and a little
later Leithead Sweeney and Thomas Beale of Bidwell, drove up in front of the
Hawkins Garage and while they were in there, Mr. Boston came and took their
car to his garage, assuming that it was the Oyandeguy car, as it was the
only one there and when Sweeney and Beale came out and found their car gone,
they supposed that it had been stolen and immediately started to find a
trace of it; also telephoned to Sheriff Sharp and Traffic Officer William
Smith and they responded at once, for which they are highly commended, as a
storm was raging and it was very cold. After a little investigation and few
explanations, it was soon made clear how the mistake occurred.
E. R. Boston met with a painful accident Monday evening while thawing out a
"breather" tube on a car, when the torch exploded and scattered the burning
gasoline in his eyes: it caused severe pain, but fortunately did not injure
the sight.
A FATAL ACCIDENT
Davie Grove, Sr., of Eagleville, informed us that his son, Davie,
accompanied by H. C. Turreth and Layton Stodderd, of Reno were driving on
the Highway near Fallon, one day last week and over took a man on horseback;
he was on the wrong side of the road and attempted to cross over to the
right side and while in front of the car, the horse plunged backward and
landed on the head of the car, causing the rider to be thrown off. The horse
was killed instantly: the man, whose name was Carl Lucinni, a ranch hand,
was knocked unconscious and was taken to Reno by another car going in that
direction, but the man died from the injuries while on the way to the
hospital. (1:2)
Perley Peck is here from Warner this week, visiting his sister, Mrs. Lewis
Monchamp, of this place.
Born at Enoch Reynolds’s ranch, near Lake City, Cal., January 18, 1929, to
Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Slinkard, a daughter.
Dr. W. D. Coates, of Bidwell, left last Monday for Texas, being summoned to
the bedside of his eldest brother, who is critically ill.
Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Wilbur and little son departed for Grants Pass, Oregon,
Saturday, where they expect to make their home in the future. They were
interested in the management of the Hotel Surprise during the past eight
months. Their many friends here regret their departure.
A. N. Slinkard and family motored to Lake City Sunday and spent the day
visiting with Mr. and Mrs. Enoch Reynolds.
Harold Powers returned from Sacramento Monday where he has been acting as
Minute Clerk for the Legislature, which has adjourned.
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 30, 1929
EAGLEVILLE NOTES
Charles Stimers, of Portola, arrived here last Saturday. He hasn’t been here
for five years: he is visiting his brother, Floyd Stimers and family.
Last Wednesday evening, a crowd from Eagleville charivaried Mr. and Mrs.
Forrest R. Adams at the Cambron Ranch. The crowd was not certain that the
young couple were married: but Tuck passed around the cigars and candy and
said they were about three weeks late with charivari. After playing cards
for a few hours, refreshments were passed around. They were married at
Lakeview and tried to keep their marriage secret.
The dance at Eagleville Friday night given by the Modern Woodmen of America
turned out to be a dandy. During the night the road between Dyke’s and
Cedarville drifted full; all seven cars from Cedarville met at Dykes and the
men started in to shovel snow out of the road; they were from four o’clock
till eight thirty getting to Cedarville.
WEDDED AT LAKEVIEW
Forrest R. Adams, manager of Shell Oil Company’s plant here and Miss Ruth
Cambron, popular teacher of the Eagleville School, quietly hied themselves
to Lakeview and were married January 6th and kept it a secret until a few
days ago, when the news of the marriage was made public; the happy young
couple are now receiving the hearty congratulations of a host of friends,
who wish them a joyous and prosperous journey through life. They expect to
reside in Cedarville.
Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Cramton returned last week from a two months’ visit in
the lower country and went on over to their home near Lake City the same
day. Mrs. Cramton who was ill spent sometime in the hospital at St. Helena,
where her daughter, Miss Charlotte, is in training and returns much improved
in health. Mr. Cramton said the Redding-Alturas lateral highway was
marvelous to travel and while he realized this was really an all year road,
he was not prepared to find it so perfect. – Plaindealer
Born – At Cedarville, Cal., January 29th, 1929, to Mr. and Mrs. D. W. Baty,
a daughter.
Born – At Cedarville, Cal., January 25, 1929, to Mr. and Mrs. John Reynolds,
a son.
Born – At Eagleville, Cal., January 26, 1929, to Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Wimer, a
daughter.
Born – At Fort Bidwell, Cal., January 29, 1929, to Mr. and Mrs. Percy
Harris, a daughter.
Last Thursday, Supervisor James Poore’s horse jumped against him, knocked
him down in the snow and walked on him. Broke two ribs. Very sore but doing
well.
Tom Painter was brought down from Lake City last Friday, suffering from a
severe infection of the throat and is at the Hotel Surprise under Dr.
Kennedy’s care. He is improving.
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Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds
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