MAN STABBED
Bobb Kupp, 22, is in a Lakeview hospital and William Patton, 47, is in the
Lake County jail after a stabbing fray.
JAMES PEACOCK PASSES AWAY SATURDAY NIGHT
Funeral services were held for James Peacock last Monday afternoon from the
M. E. Church, Rev. Virgil A. Vinyard officiating.
Jimmie, as he was familiarly known, passed away in his sleep sometime
Saturday night at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Acty. He had been in poor
health for sometime. He is survived by his sister, Mrs. Thomas Acty and a
brother, to whom the sincere sympathy of the community is extended. (1:3)
The little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Russell Stevenson of Lookout, who was
seriously injured by a fall last week has recovered sufficiently to be
removed to Adin, where Mrs. Alma Harper Wallace, an aunt of Mrs. Stevenson
is caring for the child.
WHAT’S FUNNIER THAN PEOPLE
This is the first requirement of editors both big and small. There are many
kinds of columns and columnists. Most of them are what you might term
"rotten". This column will be no exception to the general rule.
Editors sit by the hour and ponder over their columns. They chew up good two
for a nickel cigars, do not have time to wait on customers, pass up money on
old bills and in their concentration forget that they are in a world
inhabited by many men, beasts and other parasites.
Of the many columnists probable McIntyre is the most outstanding, but his
column has faults. If he and his dog should die there would be no one to
write the column, or would there be anything to write about. You may have
noted that one of his dogs is already dead and that Mr. McIntyre has cried
on the shoulders of his readers for many weeks over its passing.
Should there be any doubt as to whether we came to Modoc to take over this
paper on a shoestring, we would like to have it known right here that we
came in a Nash "8". You know, 8 years old.
In case we might pat you on the back a little in our endeavor to give
everyone a fair break and a certain amount of free publicity, please do not
pat us back in the face – either by hand or with a spade. Should you choose
the face procedure, remember our left eye is the bummest. We cannot see very
well out of either though, if that will detract further from your
intentions.
Seen in the hotel lobby: C. Demick and N. Monroe. It is a cinch that they
were either talking hay, race horses or roundup. But then on the other hand,
we guess, by the "cowed" look on Demick’s face, that they were talking
"cattle".
A picture today: Abe Plato sitting at a rolled top desk. You know, rolled in
the corner. Abe had the same promising look on his face that we knew in days
gone by. Did I say promising? Anyway, we knew Abe in the good old Susanville
days when he was pumping up the macaroni to feed the little ones with a
bicycle pump. Never mind Abe, we have since broken our pump too.
Who remembers when: Each case that came to the eyes of the public in this
vicinity was first aired in the "old harness shop". This was probably the
only court in the world that comprised state national and county governments
all in one. There never was an old timer who was to cussed and discussed by
the jury.
We arrived in Cedarville full of energy and willing to do our part. We will
pay our state tax, county tax, road tax, gasoline tax – but probably no
INCOME TAX.
Most columnists sign their column in big black face caps. We are going to be
different. We are married and have three small children and we do not wish
to expose the one that wrote it.
We cannot imagine anything worse than to raise one of our kiddies to manhood
and then have him turn out to be a crooked politician, be arrested, have a
big trial and then be drafted into the movies at $5000 a week. Or at least
run for governor.
EVA LUTHER IS BRIDE OF E. KERR
Coming as a surprise to their many friends in the southeast district, is the
announcement of the marriage of Mrs. Eva Luther, of Post Street, South gate
and Earl Mortimer Kerr of Downey at the Santa Ana wedding chapel last
Friday.
The couple with a few relatives, motored to Santa Ana for the service
conducted by the Rev. Sloss of Santa Ana.
Mrs. Ellis R. Adams sister of the bride, served as matron of honor and the
bride’s oldest son Dale was the other attendant.
Others in the wedding party were Bob Luther, youngest son of the bride,
Donna Jane Adams and Miss Marion Griffith, all of South Gate.
Mrs. Kerr has been in business in South Gate for many years and a prominent
in the activities of guardian chapter, Order of the Eastern Star, Smith
Gate. Mr. Kerr is well known in Downey and vicinity.
The bride is a daughter of "Aunt" Jane Jones of Lake City and sister of Mrs.
J. H. Hutchinson and Mrs. Jess Hapgood of this place. She is a graduate of
Surprise Valley high school. Her many friends in this valley extend
congratulations.
Mrs. Ina Stiner and mother Mrs. Jessie Stiner of Porterville are visiting at
the homes of J. W. Stiner and A. W. Stiner of this valley.
In the action for divorce Carrie G. Wimer vs. Fred E. Wimer the demur, to
Plaintiff’s complaint was sustained by the court and the plaintiff given ten
days to amend complaint.
Judgment was entered for plaintiff in case of E. M. Masten vs. Hot Spring
Valley irrigation district. Judgment was rendered for the sum of $1000,
$291.67 interest and $7.75 costs of suit.
Mrs. Claire Raker-Bell, formally of Alturas was a weekend visitor to friends
in Alturas. Mrs. Bell is a niece of the late John E. Raker. She is employed
in San Francisco at present.
Wiley Dorris and wife of Southern California is visiting relatives and
friends in Alturas. Mrs. Dorris was formerly Miss Green and taught in the
Modoc Union high school. Wiley, more commonly known as "Doley" is an
attorney.
LAKE CITY ITEMS
Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Jacobs and C. A. Ward are leaving this week for a visit
with Mr. and Mrs. Norman Jones at Los Molinos. Mrs. Jones is a daughter of
Mr. Jacobs and a sister of Mrs. Ward.
LOCAL ITEMS OF INEREST TO ALL
Mrs. D. H. Groves Sr., of Eagleville underwent a major operation at the
hospital in Alturas last Thursday evening. At this writing her condition is
reported slightly improved.
Jack Hansen left for Reno yesterday, where he will reside for a time.
Coming as a surprise to their many friends was the marriage of Miss Evelyn
Brown to Ray Golden at Reno last Thursday evening. Both of the newly weds
are popular young people of Cedarville and their host of friends wish them
success in their new venture. At this time they are spending their honeymoon
in San Diego.
Mrs. Jennie Hill, has been ill the past week with hay fever. She has been
staying at the home of her sister, Miss Cassie Johnstone, where she has been
under medical attention. Reports are that she is better at this writing.
Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Wurth are visiting here from Fresno. Mrs. Wurth is a
daughter of D. E. Hill.
A baby girl was born to the wife of Albert Erramouspi, at the general
hospital, Sunday, August 17th. Both mother and baby are doing nicely.
Leo Rachford, son of J. C. Rachford of Alturas, has been visiting his father
and other relatives for a few days. Leo is with the Bank of America in king
City.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 27, 1936
EAGLEVILLE MAN DIES OF BROKEN NECK TUESDAY
Everett Woodruff, prominent stockman of Modoc County and of northern Washoe
County, Nevada was found in a small gulch near Little Highrock Canyon in
Northern Washoe County some 80 miles east of Cedarville with a broken neck.
From the appearance of the body, the accident happened sometime during
Tuesday afternoon. The body was not found until early Thursday morning and
had been lying in the open for over 36 hours.
Men who were at the place where Woodruff was found came to the conclusion
that the accident happened somewhat along the following lines. That Woodruff
had ridden up to the edge of the gulch and that his horse had shied at a
cowhide lying in the bottom of the swale. Woodruff was undoubtedly thrown
off the horse and slide down the embankment for a distance of approximately
ten feet on his hands and knees, as there are two distinct marks in the bank
at the place where the accident happened. He evidently hit his head on a
large rock and thus breaking his neck.
Woodruff was out on his range at the time looking over his stock and was
expected to return to his Eagleville home Tuesday evening. When he failed to
arrive by Wednesday afternoon, his son, Benny, set out in search of his
father and late that night found his horse grazing near by, saddled and
riderless. He was unable to find his father at the time and returned to his
home. Early the next morning he rushed to the scene where he had found the
horse. By tracking the horse, Benny found his father with his head
underneath his body. Taking a blanket from his car, he covered the body and
came immediately to Cedarville to get in touch with the Nevada coroner.
However, after much telephoning with Reno authorities and it seeming
impossible to get any action from the coroner’s office there, he and John
Ballard of the Kerr mortuary and several others went to the scene of the
accident. Woodruff was brought to Cedarville late Thursday evening. The body
was bloated beyond recognition.
Interment was made in the Eagleville cemetery.
Everett Edison Woodruff was born in Mt. Pleasant, Iowa on December 13th,
1870. He came to Modoc County in 1887 at the age of 17 years. He was 66
years, 11 months and 13 days of age at the time of his death.
He is survived by a wife, Nellie B. Woodruff, a son, e. B. Woodruff and a
daughter, ruby Wimer and three grandchildren; also a brother B. C. Woodruff
of Ceres, California, two sisters, Lydia reed of Oshkosh, Wisconsin and
Viola Yancy of Candor, New York, besides numerous nieces and nephews. (1:1)
CHANCE VISITORS FIND THEY HAVE MUTUAL RELATIONS
Percy Longwell of Davis Creek and his grandfather, Mr. Taylor, were callers
at the county clerk’s office the other day. Mr. Taylor and Bob Smith began
talking and discovered they are great grandfathers of the same child, the
young son of Mr. and Mrs. Bud Smith.
ALIMONY PENDING
Motion for alimony pending trial of suit brought by Ruth Irene Nelson
against John Nelson for divorce, came up for hearing Wednesday morning. On
motion of attorney J. S. Henderson for plaintiff said hearing was continued
until Thursday at 10 o’clock a.m.
The divorce action of R. H. Shelton vs. Gladys Shelton set for trial on
August 27th has been reset for September 14th, 1936.
NEWS NOTES FROM NEW PINE CREEK
Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Ernst arrived here Sunday morning for a few days visit
with friends and will prepare their household goods for shipment to Crocket,
California, where Mr. Ernst will teach in the Crocket high school this
coming term.
LOCAL ITEMS OF INTEREST TO ALL
Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth G. Sharp and son from Tucson, Arizona and Mrs. Kenneth
Larryhue and two little sons from Oakland are visiting at the home of their
parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Sharp of Vya, Nevada.
Mrs. Davie Grove is improving rapidly after an illness of quite sometime.
Miss Marjorie Tyeryar is recovering from an appendicitis operation.
The newly weds, Mr. and Mrs. ray golden, returned home last week from San
Diego, where they spent a short time honeymooning.
Mrs. W. E. Hill, who has been staying at the home of her sister Miss Cassie
Johnstone, during her recent illness was able to return to her home last
Sunday evening.
Mr. and Mrs. R R. Hoyes and two children of Sacramento, were visitors in
Cedarville Tuesday morning. Mrs. Hoyes was Miss Ida Hand before her marriage
and is a former resident of Cedarville.
W. H. Gifford, of Wayne, Neb., is here on a visit to his brother, P. L.
Gifford and family, of this place.
Last Sunday afternoon, Lyle Barber had the misfortune of being thrown from a
horse and suffered injuries to his back.
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Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds
Family Researcher of "The Last Frontier"
Modoc County, California
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