SURPRISE VALLEY RECORD - CEDARVILLE, MODOC COUNTY, CAL
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 1934
LIBERATES GOLDEN EAGLE
That solemn-looking creature that has been held captive in a cage back of
the D. S. Denehy Company’s Store for over two months was liberated last
Monday morning by its owner, Ray Abrams. The big Gold Eagle had, however,
been in captivity since a fledgling and when turned loose was unable to fly.
It started off proudly enough, but came in contact with a wire fence. It was
started off again and this time it flew into a house near by. It lay on the
ground for a time and Ray walked up and picked it up and put it back in the
cage where it looked perfectly contented.
WANTED – ONE JAIL DOOR!
Cedarville has a good strongly built jail. During its existence it has
housed many – we’ll not say criminals, nor perhaps any that have imbibed too
freely of "joy water" – but we’ll venture that quite a number have
languished there in solitude. It still stands out boldly, but something is
missing and that something is the door – it disappeared on Halloween night
and now Constable Cavin is bewailing the fact that what good is a jail
without a door and would like to know the whereabouts of said door.
RELATIVE OF CEDARVILLE RESIDENT SUCCUMBS
Mrs. Sarah Johnstone, 78, of Ottawa, Ontario, passed away at that place last
Saturday. The deceased was a sister of the late T. H. Johnstone, of
Cedarville and is an aunt of Miss Cassie Johnstone of this place and of
Cassie Johnstone and A. R. Johnstone, of Cedarville and of Walter A.
Johnstone of Winnemucca, Nevada. (1:5)
LEE MURPHEY PASSES AT SUSANVILLE HOME
Lee Murphey, a former resident of Eagleville, but during the past ten years
in Susanville, passed away at his home at that place last Sunday, November
11th. Funeral will be held at that place Wednesday at 2 o’clock, under the
auspices of the I.O.O.F. Lodge. (1:5)
EAGLEVILLE SNAPS
Mrs. B. F. Cambron arrived here Saturday from Alaska to spend the winter
with her mother, Mrs. Sarah Adams, of this place. This is Mrs. Cambron’s
first visit here in eight years and she is looking forward to many happy
days.
Cy McCormick, a former resident of Eagleville, but now of Dorris, Calif.,
spent Sunday and Monday here visiting relatives and friends.
Gerald JOPSON PASSES AT FAIRVIEW
In Sacramento, California, November 9, 1934, Jerold Jopson, beloved son of
Mr. and Mrs. Leslie C. Jopson; loving brother of Allison and Carrol Jopson
of Fairview, California; grandson of Mrs. Margaret Jopson of Yuba City,
Cal., Mrs. and Mrs. A. Butler of Rio Osa, Cal., a native of Cedarville,
Calif., aged 4 years. The many friends of Mr. and Mrs. Jopson in this valley
extend deepest sympathy to them in their sad misfortune. (1:4) (Note the
difference in the spelling of the first name. That is how it was in the
paper).
LAKE CITY NOTES
Jean Hughes is on the sick list due to a cold.
Mr. and Mrs. R. M. Miller and daughter, Lois, are in Ashland, Oregon. They
went over to consult an oculist for Mr. Millers’ eyes.
Mr. George Heard is in a hospital in Ashland, Oregon, for treatment of
rupture.
Alden Weilmunster returned home Saturday from Alturas, the first time since
he was so seriously wounded the 30th of September.
It has just been brought to our notice, one of the not long married men, say
perhaps seven years or so, was so excited he went to his wedding without a
shirt, never even noticing the deficiency of his wardrobe until the minister
called his attention to it. We have heard of absent-minded professors, but
we think "our professors" absent-mindedness take the brass doorknob.
NEWSY NOTES FROM NEW PINE CREEK
Death took from us on Monday of last week another one of our pioneer ladies,
Mrs. Matilda Wade, at the age of 74 years, 3 months and 23 days. She settled
in the New Pine Creek in the early days and was an all around booster for
the town in which she lived and had the interests in High Grade and always
had faith in our gold Camp. Aunt Tillie, as she was known, was a
kind-hearted lady and a good friend to those who were her friends.
Matilda C. Hamersley was born June 30th, 1860, Wapole County, Iowa and
departed this life October 29th, 1934, having reached the age of 74. She was
married to Meridian Wade, June 21, 1874 and to this union was born three
children, Bella, Bird and Emmitt.
Those who survive her besides her children, are on sister, Mrs. M. Cannon,
two brothers, George and Guy Hamersley and three grandchildren, Floyd and
Wellman Smith and Bonnie Tuxhorn. She was a member of the Baptist Church.
The funeral was held on Tuesday, the 30th, Rev. Lee Hall, minister of the
local Church officiating and the remains were laid to rest in the New Pine
Creek cemetery, beside the grave of her husband, who preceded her in death
several years. The writer joins the many friends of the family in extending
sympathy in their bereavement. (6:3)
LOCAL JOTS
Burle Griffin had the misfortune of getting his knee cap fracture while
playing football at Susanville last Saturday.
Jack Hays, Modoc County Farm Advisor, was called to Wyoming last weekend on
account of the death of his father at that place. (4:2)
FORT BIDWELL HIGHLIGHTS
Miss Maxine Maupin and Mr. Paul Sweeney, both of Fort Bidwell, were married
in Reno, Nevada, October 31st, 1934. The bride and groom will make their
home in Bidwell. We take this means to congratulate this young couple and
wish them a world of happiness.
What might have been a fatal accident occurred Saturday morning when the
ford car of Cecil Aldridge driven by Archie Johnson left the grade two miles
south of Bidwell and turned a summersault down the grade. Fortunately, the
occupants, Dorothy Aldridge and Charles Norris escaped with minor cuts and
bruises.
A Baby Shower was given at the home of Audrey Monroe last Sunday afternoon
in honor of Mrs. Ariel Onita of Ann Harbor, Michigan, formerly Ariel
Peterson, of Bidwell. Bridge furnished the afternoon’s entertainment after
which lovely refreshments were served. Those present were: Edna Fee, Elsie
Kober, Ora and Roma Ash, Lucille Briles, Doris McConnaughy, Ida and Adel
Santiago, Marge and Marjorie Hickerson, Florence Koughan, Neva Lowell, Nita
Kafader, Thelma Bucher, Stella Monroe and the hostess, Audrey Monroe.
Hugh Cahill of Adel, Oregon is in Bidwell working for his cousin, James
Conlan.
Mrs. Lorene Buell left with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Vaughn, for
Boise, Idaho. They will bring back Miss Violet Vaughn, who has been working
there.
Mrs. Plumer of Davis Creek, is here to spend the winter with her daughter,
Mrs. Sadie Peterson.
Orville Gooch was taken to the University hospital in Berkeley last week
suffering with diabetes.
BIRTH AND MARRIAGES FROM the Adin ARGUS
Born near Adin, Calif., November 5, 1934, to Mr. and Mrs. Robert McGarva, a
son, Ned Jesse – 12-pounds.
Born at Chico, Cal., October 25, 1934, to Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Cook; (nee Emma
Loomis) a son, Daniel James.
Married at Adin, Cal., November 1, 1934, by Rev. Monosmith, C. Shepard, 33
and Clara May Selby, 16, both of Lookout, Cal.
ALTURAS BRIEFS
Sunday Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Mapes, Sr., celebrated their fiftieth wedding
anniversary at their home near Canby; a turkey dinner was had and their
children and grandchildren were present. Saturday evening, the Canby Country
Club honored the couple with a party.
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Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds
Modoc County, California
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