THE NEW ERA, ALTURAS, MODOC COUNTY, CAL
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 7, 1911
MORE WEDDING BELLS
CHESTER GODFREY AND Mary MONROE MARRED IN ALTURAS
Last Sunday evening, two popular young people of Alturas were joined in the
holy bonds of matrimony, the ceremony being preformed by Rev. G. N. Gardner.
The wedding took place at the home of the groom’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.
H. Godfrey, the happy couple being Chester Godfrey and Miss Mary Monroe.
Only the immediate relatives were present to witness the pretty ceremony,
being Mr. and Mrs. Godfrey and family and the bride’s mother, Mrs. J. J.
Monroe and grandmother, Mrs. Pleasants of Willow Ranch and her brother,
Nelson Monroe.
The ceremony was performed shortly after nine o’clock in the evening and
hardly had the impressive words been uttered, when the air was filled with
the music of a sweet serenade by the High School Band and it was found that
a large crowd of friends of the young couple were waiting at the door to
tender their congratulations.
The happy couple left on Monday’s train for a wedding trip to Santa Cruz and
other points of interest to the lower part of the State and will be absent
two or three weeks.
Miss Mary Monroe was a high school student and was granted her diploma of
graduation a short time ago, with high honors. She is the daughter of J. J.
Monroe of Willows Ranch, formerly one of Modoc’s successful teachers. The
groom is a young man of excellent habits and well liked by all who knows
him.
The happy young couple have a large circle of friends, who join in wishing
them a long and prosperous voyage through life’s matrimonial sea.
OLD PIONEER ANSWERS LAST CALL
James Essex crossed the plains in 1867 and located in Oregon, where the
family spent two years. In 1869, he went to Tehama County and in 1871, came
to Modoc and located at Clover Swale, where he made his home and reared his
family. On May 11, he was stricken with paralysis and passed away on the 24
of May at his home.
The funeral services were conducted at the home on May 25th, at 3:00 P. M.,
Rev. Gardner officiating and the body laid to rest in the Clover Swale
Cemetery. It is reported to be the largest funeral ever held at the Swale.
An unusually large number of men were present, which showed the large circle
of friends, which Mr. Essex had. Beside the many friends who mourn his loss,
he is survived by a wife and four children, two sons and two daughters, Mrs.
Luer J. Stewart and Hattie Essex, and Jesse and Phillip Essex, besides two
brothers and one sister.
We wish to assure the family of the tender sympathy of the many friends in
this hour of sorrow and bereavement.
G. N. Gardner
LITTLE THINGS
Married – At Bieber, Cal., May 25, 1911, Robert C. Brown of Fall River Mills
and Miss Anna Clark of Big Valley, Justice of the Peace, G. S. Brown
officiating.
A license was issued a few days ago for the marriage of G. E. Flournoy of
Likely and Mrs. Minnie M. Bannister and we are informed that the young
couple were united in marriage one day last week. They have many friends who
wish them happiness.
John Walls, one of the old pioneers of Bidwell, was here the first of this
week as a witness in the homestead contest of E. S. Kafader against the
claim of Mrs. Sarah Joraschky, which came up for hearing Tuesday.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 14, 1911
LITTLE THINGS
Mrs. L. J. Essex has filed application for probate of the estate of L. J.
Essex, deceased.
Invitations are out for the marriage of Mr. Francis O. Walls and Miss Bertie
Maria Kemble, the date of the happy event being the 23rd of this month.
County Treasurer S. W. Pepperdine and family will leave this week for
Arizona, where he goes to seek relief from rheumatism, from which he has
been suffering for several months past. His many friends hope he will
speedily improve.
Born – At Bieber June 2, 1911, to the wife of Bert C. Pratt, a daughter.
Mrs. Mary Miller, a sister of the Dorris Bros. and Mrs. L. G. McDowell, is
dangerously ill with spotted fever, caused by a tick bite and it is feared
that she will not recover.
Invitations are out for the marriage of Miss Jeanette Stewart to Mr. Samuel
J. Chase, of Berkeley, which will be solemnized tomorrow evening. Miss
Stewart is one of Alturas’ charming and popular young ladies and has many
friends who wish the young couple happy and prosperous life.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 21, 1911
MR CHASE AND MISS STEWART UNITED IN MARRIAGE
Last Thursday evening a pretty wedding was solemnized at the home of Mr. and
Mrs. J. H. Stewart, which united the lives of Mr. Samuel J. Chase of Oakland
and Miss Jeanette Stewart of this place.
The wedding ceremony was performed by Rev. Crook in the presence of a very
few friends.
After congratulations from their friends, everyone was invited to the dining
room to partake of a dainty supper that had been prepared and which everyone
enjoyed.
Mr. Chase is a young attorney of Oakland and is a young man of good habits
and well liked by all who knows him and he has many friends in this part of
the country.
While Miss Stewart is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Stewart of this
place and is a charming young lady well liked and respected by all.
The happy couple left on Friday morning’s train for a short visit to Lake
Tahoe, after which they will return to Oakland to make their home in that
city.
We join their many friends in wishing them all the happiness and prosperity
of married life.
LITTLE THINGS
Mrs. Mary Miller, who has been dangerously ill from spotted fever, caused by
a tick bite, is now slightly improved and it is thought she will recover.
Mrs. Florence James, a sister of Mrs. French, arrived here from Adin last
week, with her two children, on a visit. Mrs. E. G. Scammon, who had been
visiting her, accompanied her here.
Dr. H. T. Risdon, formerly a resident of Alturas, is here this week on a
visit and his many friends were glad to greet him. He now has a fine home in
Berkeley and says he likes his new location. His son, Harold, accompanied
him as far as Termo.
Mrs. J. P. Bowers last Thursday received a telegram stating that her
brother, Thomas Fox, had been killed at Harrison Gulch, Shasta County, from
being buried in a mine. The body was taken from the mine and carried to
Redding. Mr. and Mrs. Bowers at once left in their automobile to attend the
funeral. J. A. Yates accompanied them to drive the machine. Mrs. Bowers lost
another brother, Jack Fox, from an accident in a mine at Tonopah about a
year ago. (4:1)
THREE MORE WEDDINGS
Robert Lawson Weir of Davis Creek and Miss Fannie Tonningsen of Ontario,
Oregon were married at Alturas last Wednesday, June 14th, 1911, Rev. I. C.
Crook officiating.
Mr. and Mrs. S. J. Dutton, of the Davis Creek hotel, were present as
witnesses and that evening gave the young couple an elaborate wedding supper
and reception at their hotel. Mr. Weir is general secretary of the Davis
Creek Orchards Company and both he and his charming bride have many friends
in Modoc, who wish them happiness and prosperity.
S. M. Glass, of Long Valley and Miss Myrtle May Jones, a charming young lady
of Lake City, came to Alturas last Wednesday, June 14th, 1911 and after
visiting the county clerk, proceeded to the Baptist parsonage, where they
were united for life by Rev. G. N. Gardner. We join their many friends in
wishing that they may have a long and happy voyage over life’s stormy sea.
Another pretty wedding will be solemnized this morning at ten o’clock at the
Catholic Church, the bride and groom being Mr. Frank O. Walls and Miss
Bertie M. Kemble, two popular young people of Alturas. This is the first
time the Catholic Church building has been used for any ceremony and
beautiful decorations have been arranged for the occasion. Father O’Malley
of Reno will officiate and the choir will sing mass. We join the many
friends of the young couple in wishing them happiness.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 28, 1911
FORMER HIGH SCHOOL TEACHER DEAD
The people of Alturas were grieved to learn this week of the death of Miss
Elizabeth Tyndall, a well-known teacher in the schools of this State and
formerly teacher In the Modoc County High School.
Her death occurred at Sacramento last Sunday, after a lingering illness and
the remains were taken to Placerville, for interment in the family plot.
She was for ten years Vice-Principal at the Colusa High School and was
recognized as having much ability among the educators.
While in Alturas, she made many friends who sincerely mourn her loss. (1:3)
INDIAN KILLED
Ben Modoc, an Indian who was employed cutting wood for the Gerig ranch in
Grasshopper, was shot by other Indians last Friday, while in the at of
cutting down a tree, in which he was being assisted by his wife. The
officers at Susanville were immediately telephoned to and the Sheriff,
Coroner, District Attorney and Dr. Dozier came out and arrested three
Indians, Big Mike, Jerry Wilson and Albert Thomas. The evidence against the
Indians seems to be pretty conclusive and it is likely they will have to
answer for the crime. (1:4)
MARRIED IN CEDARVILLE
Two popular young people will be wedded this evening at the home of Mr. and
Mrs. A. B. Bowers, the brides’ parents, near Cedarville, the happy couple
being James W. Poore and Miss Carrie Bowers. The bride is numbered among
Modoc’s successful teachers and also held the position of Stenographer in
the Forestry Office in Alturas for two years. She is a charming young lady
who wins friends wherever she goes. The groom held a position on the staff
of Forest Rangers and is well liked by all who know him. Their many friends
extend wishes for their happiness and prosperity.
TWO JURY TRIALS
Two jury trials were set yesterday by the Superior Court. Both are civil
cases, the first one being Leventon vs. Rucker, which will be tried before a
jury on July 10th, at 10 o’clock A. M.
The second trial is that of J. v. Sapper vs. C. E. Corey, which will begin
on July 17th, at 10 A. M. This is a suit for damages for injuries sustained
by Mr. Sapper in a stage accident between here and Davis Creek sometime ago.
LITTLE THINGS
Mrs. Nora J. Street, of Cedarville, was here yesterday and was appointed
administratrix of the estate of Sol Street, deceased.
Mrs. L. J. Essex, of Clover Swale and son were in Superior Court yesterday
and Mrs. Essex was appointed administratrix of the estate of L. J. Essex,
deceased.
Mr. and Mrs. George A. Duke returned last week from Batavis, Calif., where
they spent the winter for the benefit of Mrs. Duke’s health. We are glad to
learn that she returns greatly improved.
Mrs. Rachel Dorris returned home last week from an extended visit in San
Francisco, being called here by the illness of her daughter, Mrs. Miller,
who is now improving and out of danger.
J. V. Sapper returned a few days ago from a visit to his mines near Willow
Ranch. He brought back some fine specimens of gold bearing quartz and it
looks as though he has struck it rich.
Walter Lorenzen of Day and Miss Ellen Bosworth, of McArthur, were married in
Redding on June 12th, 1911. Mr. Lorenzen is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Peter
Lorenzen in Little Hot Spring, this county.
James McAlpine, of the McAlpine Bros., returned here last week from Humboldt
County, where he spent the winter. He informs us that the McAlpine Sawmill
will soon be changed to a Shingle Mill and this will no doubt be a grand
success, as there is a large demand for good shingles.
Last Sunday, Warren Sloss had an accident with a firecracker that came near
blinding him in one eye. He had tried to light a firecracker, which failed
to go, so he blew on it to start it when it exploded in his eye making it
very sore for a time, but we are pleased to say it will soon be alright.
Harry L. Rader and family, of Willow Ranch, came to Alturas last Thursday,
and next day left here for the lower part of the State to seek medical aid
for their little two year old son, who is critically ill as a result of
exposure while on the snowbound train of the N. C. O. during the blockade
last February. The child has been given up by the local physicians and a
change is now their only hope.
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Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds
Family Researcher of "The Last Frontier"
Modoc County, California
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