THE NEW ERA, ALTURAS, MODOC COUNTY, CAL
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 1911
LOCAL AND PERSONAL
Born – At Alturas, Modoc County, Cal., September 5th, 1911, to the wife of
Ben Armstrong, a son. Mother and babe are doing nicely.
The little babe of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Walker is ill with dysentery this week,
but Dr. Stile, who is in attendance, says the case is not serious.
The father of Charley Brown arrived here from his home at Fort Smith, Ark.,
a few days ago, to visit his son for a time. He expresses himself as highly
pleased with our section of the country and may decide to locate here.
Capt. I. D. Applegate, one of the old veteran Indian fighters of the Modoc
War, is here from his home near Klamath Falls this week. He was accompanied
by a couple of young men, natives of the Emerald Isle, who are taking steps
towards becoming American citizens.
Ed Ivory, Jr. and wife left here on last Friday’s train for San Francisco,
where Mrs. Ivory will undergo an operation for appendicitis at Lanes
Hospital. Mrs. Ivory was formerly School Superintendent of this County and
has scores of friends here who hope for her speedy recovery.
J. G. Conklin, one of Modoc’s pioneer residents, returned last week from an
extended trip in the southern part of this State and is now visiting his
daughter, Mrs. W. E. Rachford of Alturas. He says he enjoyed a pleasant time
during his journey, but found unusually cool weather every place he visited.
Mrs. Pearson, mother of our town man, A. E. Pearson, arrived here from
Fresno this week, to visit her son and his family.
Mrs. Phillipina Essex of Canby was here yesterday, looking after the estate
of J. L. Essex, of which she is administratrix.
Dr. R. C. West and wife left on this mornings’ train for Reno, where the Dr.
will be operated on for appendicitis. He has made many friends while here
who hope for his speedy recovery.
Grandma Parker is now at the home of her brother, Thomas Fogerty, Sr., in
Alturas and is seriously ill. Her son, Chester Parker, ex-sheriff of this
county, came down from his home at Paisley a few days ago, to visit her.
Another large bar of gold was sent up from the Hess Mines near Canby, on its
way to the mint at San Francisco. This is the second shipment in the past
three weeks and shows that the Hess Mine is paying on a large scale,
although its development is progressing so quietly that very few people in
Modoc County really know how rich a property it actually is proving to be.
Last week two infants in this town were taken away be the angel of death,
rendering two homes sad and dreary.
On Wednesday, August 30th, Orvis Alroy, the little son of Mr. and Mrs. Will
Kingsbury, passed away, aged two years, five months and two days. The
funeral was held at the home of Mrs. Lizzie Sapper on Thursday, at 10 A. M.
On Saturday, September 2nd, death claimed Ione Surrilda, the little daughter
of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Eades, aged two years and fifteen days. The funeral
was held at the Baptist Church on Sunday, at 2 P. M.
The entire community feels the deepest sympathy for these bereaved parents
mourning for the loss of the little ones who had made their homes so bright
and happy. (2:3)
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 1911
ALTURAS COUPLE MARRIED
On Wednesday of last week a couple of young Alturas people sprung a pleasant
surprise on their many friends here, by being joined in the bonds of holy
matrimony, while spending a few days in Reno, where they went ostensibly to
attend the Ringling Bros. Circus.
The happy couple were Mr. Beryl K. Sandidge and Miss Lottie Vogt, both
well-known in the community and they have a large circle of warm friends who
hope their voyage over the ocean of life will be one of unalloyed sunshine
and happiness.
They returned to Alturas on Thursdays’ train and will make their home here.
Adin Argus: Dr. Tinsman was to Fall River Valley Tuesday to assist Dr.
Wheeler in setting a broken shoulder for a daughter of H. Cullers. The bone
was broken sometime ago.
All of our northern California exchanges have mentioned the unusual number
of butterflies that were passing through the country last week and which
were seen here in unusual numbers and most of them predict a hard winter.
A dentist named A. W. McDavilt has been held to answer for a statutory
offense in San Bernardino. The case has proved a most sensational one and
care was required to prevent citizens from wreaking vengeance on the
monster. The victim was a 16-year old school girl and was kept in seclusion
for several months in a back room of the dentist’s office. It was the old
story of young girls picking up on the streets an acquaintance with smooth
tongued, flashily dressed strangers. Better beware girls, for a man may
smile and smile and be a villain still.
MARRIED
Thomas Alfred Shanks and Miss Ina Leah Musgrove, both of Madeline, under the
friendly escort of Mr. and Mrs. H. D. Watts repaired to the Congregational
parsonage. The couple departed as Mr. and Mrs. T. A. Shanks, with the
cordial good will and hearty congratulations of their many friends.
LOCAL AND PERSONAL
J. M. Kane, one of Canbys’ prominent residents, has been in Alturas during
the past week to be treated for a severe attack of rheumatism.
Mrs. John Davis, who has been helping cook for hay hands at the Davis ranch,
was brought to town this week quite sick.
The little son of Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Morse is quite sick with typhoid fever
at the Morse Hotel. A man named Harry Critchley is also quite sick with
typhoid at the same hotel.
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 1911
LOCAL AND PERSONAL
The residence of W. J. Dorris was destroyed by fire Thursday morning. Only a
small amount of personal effects were saved, the loss being about five
thousand dollars, with no insurance.
Eddie Diesenroth, the son of Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Diesenroth, aged 22 years,
was killed last week in Klamath County by being thrown from a horse. His
mother arrived at his bedside just before his death and had the remains
brought to Alturas. The funeral took place here, last Sunday at 2 P.M. He
was liked by all who knew him and leaves many friends to mourn his death.
(4:1)
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 1911
WEDDING BELLS
TWO ALTURAS COUPLES EMBARK ON THE SEA OF MATRIMONY THIS WEEK
A quiet wedding took place at the home of the bride on Wednesday evening,
September 20th, when V. L. Bonner and Ora E. Harris were joined in marriage
by Rev. G. N. Gardner, in the presence of a small circle of friends and
relatives. The room was tastily decorated appropriate for the occasion.
At the close of the ceremony the guests sat down to a sumptuous repast,
which had been prepared for the occasion and all thoroughly enjoyed it.
The bride and groom are both prominent and well known in Alturas and among
the most highly respected young people of the place.
Miss Harris is a daughter of Mrs. Mary Harris, Matron of the Hospital.
She is prominent in Church circles and a most efficient teacher of the
Primary department of the Baptist Sunday School.
Mr. Bonner is Deputy Supervisor of Forestry in Modoc County.
They are spending a few days at Willow Ranch on their wedding tour, whence
they will return to Alturas and begin the home circle in Mr. Bonners’ new
house in Alturas. The best wishes of their many friends will follow them,
desiring that God’s richest blessing may rest upon them throughout their
entire journey in life.
Another young couple well known in Alturas surprised their many friends by
being married at the home of the brides’ parents at Quincy, Plumas County,
last Wednesday. The contracting parties were Fred Vincent and Miss Minnie
Irene Cook, sister of J. M. Cook, one of our businessmen.
The groom is one of the employees of the Co-Op Store and is well liked by
all who know him. The bride is a charming young lady, who makes friends
wherever she goes.
The New Era joins their many friends in wishing them a long life of
happiness and prosperity.
A PETTY WEDDING
A pleasant wedding occurred Sunday evening at the residence of the brides’
parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Wylie, when their daughter, Stella and Raymond
Hill were married. The mansion, one of the best in Cedarville, was
handsomely decorated for the occasion. Promptly at seven o’clock, the guests
assembled mostly relatives of the young people to be married and the house
was crowded.
The wedding was conducted by Rev. J. H. Westervelt in his usual solemn and
impressive manner.
The bride was handsomely dressed in white and held in her hand a beautiful
bouquet of rare perfumed flowers and the groom was in the customary Prince
Albert suit. The wedding ceremony was brief and immediately after the guests
were ushered into a large dining room where all the good things to eat were
in abundance. Both bride and groom were born and grew to womanhood and
manhood in Surprise Valley. Miss Wylie graduated in the Surprise Valley
union High School and then completed her education as a teacher at the San
Jose Normal School and taught successfully one term in the grammar school
here.
Mr. Hill is a successful and practical farmer. He has a large and profitable
crop of alfalfa seed needing immediate attention and instead of taking the
honeymoon trip now as is the usual with newly married young people, they,
the bride and groom, left town early Monday morning for his farm, he, to
harvest the most profitable grain crop grown in the valley and she to take
charge of the work in the kitchen. This is an unmistakable good omen of
future success in life and a most sensible view to take for young married
people. Their many friends and acquaintances are sure this is the beginning
of a happy and joyous future. They were the recipients of many handsome and
valuable presents.
ONE WHO WAS PRESENT.
LOCAL AND PERSONAL
Born – Near Adin, Modoc County, cal., September 16, 1911, to the wife of W.
E. Conklin, a daughter.
George Sweeney and little daughter were here last week, on their way home
from Sacramento, where the little girl received medical attention for a
broken arm. They went on to their home at Lake City.
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Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds
Family Researcher of "The Last Frontier"
Modoc County, California
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