SURPRISE VALLEY RECORD – CEDARVILLE, MODOC COUNTY, CAL.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 1, 1929
DEATH CALLS PIONEER
Death claimed a worthy pioneer of the northern end of Surprise Valley on
last Monday when W. H. Schadler of Fort Bidwell passed peacefully away at a
ripe old age after an illness of a few weeks. For many years, he was owner
of the Cow Head ranch, north of fort Bidwell and which was sold to his son a
few years ago.
D. M. Schadler passed quietly away after an illness of a couple of months.
He was born December 24th, 1840, in Germany and died April 22, 1929 in Fort
Bidwell. He is survived by three children, Mrs. Fred Myers of Eagleville, H.
W. Schadler of Fort Bidwell and Mrs. H. B. Stephens of Fort Bidwell and
several grandchildren and great grandchildren.
His wife and one son went before him. He came to Fort Bidwell in 1881 from
Germany. (1:2)
Clarence Doss and family were up from Eagleville Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. Darrel Dorris were visitors from Alturas last Sunday.
Mrs. Lyle Cook is reported to be under the care of a physician at Reno this
week.
Mr. and Mrs. A. P. Norton arrived here last week after spending the winter
in the south.
Mr. and Mrs. Perry Clark of Davis Creek were over visiting Mr. and Mrs.
Willard Clark of this place last Sunday.
William Kimsey, who lives this side of Lake City was in town Saturday and
reports are favorable for bumper crops in his neighborhood this year.
Warren Slinkard of Westwood is seriously ill at that place with ulcers of
the stomach. His father and mother are at that place this week. At this
writing, his condition is slightly improved.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 8TH, 1929
Joe Wilson and bride and Mrs. Irma Misley and babe are here this week from
Winnemucca for a short visit with their mother, Mrs. J. R. Wilson.
WHAT HAS GONE BEFORE
At the Warren ranch, the "Three Bar," a stranger applied for work as a
rider. Williamette Ann Warren – known to all as "Billie," is the owner of
the ranch. The girls’ father, Cal Warren, had been the original owner. The
question whether the territory is to remain "cow country" or be opened to
settlement is a troublesome one. The newcomer is put to work. Cattle
"rustlers" have been troubling the ranch owners. The new hand gives his name
as Cal Harris. By his announcement in favor of "squatters" he incurs the
enmity of a rider known as Morrow. The will made by Cal Warren stipulated
that half the property should go to the son of his old friend, William
Harris, under certain conditions. The new arrival is the man, and he
discloses the fact to Billie. Slade, a ranchman with an unsavory reputation,
visits Billie. Slade, endeavoring to embrace Billie is interrupted by
Harris. The regular calf round up is begun. While the riders are at their
evening meal, far out on the range, six outsiders join them. Billie knows
them to be "rustlers," who, under the leadership of Slade and a man named
Harper, have in the past stolen Three Bar cattle. To test Harris’ courage,
the girl appoints him temporary foreman, suggesting that he order the
visitors to leave. Somewhat to her surprise, he does so.
SUE ON NOTE
Hester E. Hutchinson filed suit in Superior Court in Alturas this week
against C. F. Wheeler in which she seeks to recover $460 claimed to be due
on a promissory note. E. C. Bonner is attorney for the plaintiff.
Mrs. Aven Gaustad and son, Randolph were over from Alturas Friday for a
short visit.
Andy Segardoy, sheepherder for Lyle Cook is ill with the tick fever at the
French Hotel this week.
Jack Kistler has been visiting his sister, Mrs. Paul Robinson, of Lake City
during the past week.
Davie Grove returned from Fernley last week and will make his home at
Eagleville during the summer.
Mrs. Edgar Bales of Wichita, Kansas is here this week visiting her parents,
Dr. and Mrs. W. D. Coates of Fort Bidwell.
Mr. and Mrs. William Rinehart were in from Guano Valley this week attending
to business matters and getting supplies for the summer.
The small son of Mr. and Mrs. James Connelly formerly of Eagleville, but now
of Gerlach, Nevada, was bitten by a rabid dog last weekend and was taken to
Reno for the Pasteur treatment.
Katherine Hayes, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lester Hayes, who has been
at the Lakeview hospital ill with after effects of pneumonia, returned to
her home at Cedarville and is very much improved.
Mrs. K. G. Heard, an old resident of this place, passed away at her home in
Willows, Calif. She was the mother of a large family, all born here. She is
the mother of Roy Heard, Sheriff of Glenn County. Her many friends here
mourn her passing and extend sympathy to the bereaved family. "None knew
her, but to love her." (8:5)
WEDNESDAY, MAY 22ND, 1929
JANESVILLE POSTMISTRESS DIES ON MONDAY
Mrs. Albert G. Gotchy, postmistress at Janesville, died on last Monday of
cerebral hemorrhage in her 51st year. The deceased had resided in California
for 12 years and in Janesville for three years and six months.
She was an active member of the Janesville Grange and is mourned by a large
number of friends.
Funeral services were held last week at the mortuary of Allen and Edenholm,
with the Rev. Mark Pike, officiating. Burial was in Janesville Cemetery.
Surviving relatives are the husband, Albert G. Gotchy, two daughters,
Mrs. –vin Adams of Janesville and Mrs. Viola Connelly of Eagleville. –
Lassen mail
(was unable to read the full first name of Mrs. Adams.) (1:6)
GRADUATION EXERCISES
Last Friday evening the graduation exercises of the Surprise valley Grammar
School Students, who have passed the examinations successfully, were held at
the High School Gymnasium here and the following program was rendered.
Orchestra Selections (Two)
Invocation – Rev. Dr. Williams
Salutatory – Warren Benner
Song – School is Out, Class
Class Will – Mitchell Seminario
Violin Solo – Jane Espil
Song in Happy June – Class
Poem, Gradatim – Sylvia Glineburg
Valedictory – Rodney Diemer
Remarks – Mr. Charles Moore
Presentation – Mrs. Lena Crabtree
Cedarville Class
Rodney, Diemer, Sylvia Glineburg, Jane Espil, Warren Benner, Mitchell
Seminario, Raymond Bordwell, Adrian Murphey and Harry Baty.
Eagleville Class
Eileen West, Margaret Powers, Waldo Warrens.
Forty-nine District Class
Lilia Sweeney, and Billy Birch
Lake City
Alden Weilmunster
Cottonwood
Rosco Conklin
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Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds
Modoc County, California
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