THE NEW ERA, ALTURAS, MODOC COUNTY, CAL
WEDNESDAY, JULY 5, 1911
MARRIED IN CEDARVILLE
Last Wednesday evening, in the presence of fully fifty guests, James F.
Poore, now of Adin and Miss Carrie Bowers were united in the holy bonds of
matrimony.
Miss Claire Raker, of Alturas, gracefully took the part of brides’ maid,
while Frank Bowers, the brides’ brother was "best man".
The home of the bride was beautifully decorated for the occasion with
flowers. The ceremony was performed under a wedding bell, which hung in a
bay window, making the scene a very beautiful one.
CANTRALL – BALLARD
On last Wednesday, June 28th, 1911, Jesse L. Ballard and Miss Ada L.
Cantrall, of Jess Valley, were united in marriage, the ceremony being
performed by Rev. G. N. Gardner, at the Baptist parsonage in Alturas.
The bride is a daughter of Andrew Cantrall, of Jess Valley and is a charming
young lady, while the groom is one of the Ballard Brothers, too well known
in this community to need any mention, except to say that everyone who knows
him is his friend.
We join the many friends of the young couple in extending congratulations
and best wishes.
FROM SOUTH AFRICA
We have in our midst a noted traveler, who will visit here about a month, in
the person of Mr. Mark E. Carey, from Johannesburg, South Africa, who is a
brother of Mrs. L. S. Smith. It has been just twenty-two years since his
last visit. This trip from his home in Africa took thirty-two days to make
in the quickest possible time, the distance covered being 14,000 miles.
Twenty long days on the bleak ocean is dreary.
AGED SISTER DIES
Thomas A. Roseberry, register of the local land office, has received the sad
news that his sister, Mrs. Amanda Roseberry Tinsman, died at Luray, Clark
County, Missouri, on Saturday, May 20, 1911, at the age of 78 years. Mrs.
Tinsman was the mother of six children, five of whom survive her, one of
them being Dr. Charles Tinsman, of Adin. She had resided in Missouri nearly
all her life. (1:4)
LITTLE THINGS
Mrs. McConley, a daughter of George P. Terrill and her husband, arrived here
from San Francisco Monday. They were in the city during the earthquake last
Friday and state that there were two distinct shocks felt, but no serious
damage was done. Mr. Terrill now has two daughters visiting him, each named
Mrs. McConley, they having married brothers.
Miss Clark, of Ivy, a sister of Mrs. Cahn Fogerty, is visiting in town this
week.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 12, 1911
JURY TRIAL
A civil case before a jury was tried in Superior Court last Monday, being
the case of R. E. Leventon as Trustee in the bankruptcy court, against Mrs.
Mollie Rucker, of Lookout. It appears from the evidence that Walter G.
Rucker took a band of horses below last fall and never returned, leaving to
mourn his loss a large number of creditors, as well as his wife. The
creditors immediately took proceedings in bankruptcy and began to take
possession of all of his property, which they could find. However, Mrs.
Rucker claimed some of the property as her separate property, which she had
before their marriage and this was the cause of the suit.
F. M. Jamison was attorney for Mrs. Rucker and C. S. Baldwin and E. C.
Bonner were attorney’s for Mr. Leventon. The jury consisted of T. A. Wall,
J. P. Bowers, J. H. Wood, A. L. Ingraham, John J. Lauer and Dorr Methvin,
the parties having consented that the case might be tried by a jury of six
men.
After the evidence was closed and the arguments finished, the jury were out
only a few minutes, when they returned a verdict for the defendant, together
with costs of suit.
The witnesses in attendance were R. E. Leventon, Mrs. Mollie Rucker, G. B.
Stoll, George H. Knight, Frank D. Harbert, Charles C. Hollenbeak and Mr.
Eades.
REID – PEPPERDINE
On Sunday afternoon, July 2nd, a very pretty wedding took place at the home
of the brides’ parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Porter, eight miles east of
Alturas. The contracting parties were David G. Reid and Mary C. Pepperdine.
The nuptial knot was tied by Rev. G. N. Gardner, in the presence of a goodly
number of friends and relatives in the parlor, which had been decorated with
roses for the occasion.
The wedding march was played by Mrs. Thomas Lush. Following the ceremony the
guests all repaired to the dining room where a sumptuous dinner had been
prepared. The meal was partaken of with relish, which proved the thorough
enjoyment of all.
Mr. Reid is a native of Ireland. He is a young man of good habits and
unquestionable character and industrious. He is a carpenter by trade and is
now engaged with Thomas Lush in the building business. He owns a ranch near
the Porter place where they will make their home.
The bride is a young woman of estimable character and is well known in
Alturas, where she has won for herself a large circle of friends.
The New Era joins their many friends in wishing them a long and happy life.
MILLER – McELWAIN
David M. Miller and Hazel McElwain were joined in marriage at the parsonage
by Rev. G. N. Gardner on Monday July 3rd, in the presence of a small circle
of friends. The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. S. McElwain of Willow
Ranch. She is a young lady of a quiet and lovable disposition, by which she
has won a large circle of friends, who join in wishing her and her husband a
long and happy married life.
Mr. Miller is a man of good habits and is industrious. He owns and operates
a shingle mill near Willow Ranch, where they will make their home.
We join in wishing them happiness and prosperity in their new relations.
OLD PIONEER DEAD
Joseph Addington, who died near Alturas a few days ago, was born in Iowa on
April 19th, 1859 and was for many years a resident of Surprise Valley. He
was an industrious and highly respected citizen and leaves a wife and
several children to mourn his loss, as well as many friends who deeply
regret his death.
The remains were taken to Cedarville for interment. (1:5)
ALMOST BITTEN BY RATTLE SNAKE
Arthur Edwards, son of R. L. Edwards, had a narrow escape from being bitten
by a rattler a few days ago.
He was walking along the railroad track, close to the river, a mile or two
above town, when he happened to observe the snake in the very act of
springing at him. Arthur instantly sprang upward into the air and his
companions saw the snake at the same instant and on the spot, which the
boy's feet had left.
LITTLE THINGS
Born – Near Cedarville, Cal., June 29th, 1911, to the wife of S. S. Cogburn,
a daughter. Mother and baby are doing nicely.
Yesterday, Al Mickelson was admitted as a citizen of the United States, by
the Superior Court. Gus A. Wold and John J. Anderson were his witnesses.
Yesterday, William J. Verling was granted a divorce from Ella F. Verling on
grounds of desertion. The parties reside at Bidwell and Mrs. Mary Manning
was here as a witness.
Born – At Cedarville, Cal., June 28, 1911, to the wife of Frank Beebe, a
daughter. The babe lived but a short time, when the grief stricken parents
were bereft of it by the angel of death. (4:1)
Omar Cantrall and family are here this week, from their home at Jess Valley
Sawmill. Mr. Cantrall informs us that his son, Forest, who has been in San
Francisco sometime promoting his invention of a speed indicator for
automobiles, has been offered one thousand dollars for his right in
California for the invention, but thinks this figure is too low.
Coroner Thomas Frawley was called to Round Valley, in the extreme
southwestern part of the county last Sunday afternoon, to hold an inquest on
Arbert Floss (could be Albert), who had been instantly killed by a runaway
team. We did not learn the particulars of the sad affair. The deceased was a
brother of George Doss, who formerly resided in this locality. (4:1)
On Tuesday of last week, L. N. Pabst and family had a narrow escape from
death in an automobile wreck in Granger Canyon, near Cedarville. They had
been spending the day in the cool shades of the mountain forest and were
returning home down the mountain road, when by some mishap the car started
off the grade. Luckily there was a tree in its path, which stopped it
instantly, saving the party from serious injury, as they would probably have
been killed if the car had continued its runaway flight down the side of the
mountain.
A horse driven by Mrs. A. B. Estes and daughters last Thursday became
frightened and ran away, demolishing the buggy and throwing the ladies out.
Fortunately, they were not seriously injured.
The Reno Gazette announces that the sum of eight thousand dollars is now
ready to be distributed among the men who pursued and assisted in the
destruction of the outlaws who murdered the four stockmen at Little High
Rock Canyon last winter. Quite a number of Modoc residents ought to be
awarded a share of this money.
F. E. Bush, cashier of the Surprise Valley bank at Cedarville, returned home
from below a few days ago. He went below on business and while there
suffered a violent attack of appendicitis and had to undergo an operation at
a hospital. He has now recovered his usual health.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 19, 1911
YOUNG COUPLE WEDDED AT CEDARVILLE
Last Sunday evening, the marriage of Noel Heard and Lena Hobbs was
celebrated at the home of the brides’ parents. In the presence of a few
friends, Rev. Frank Simmons officiating. The bride is the daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. Horace Hobbs of Cedarville and is a most charming young woman and a
favorite among her friends. The groom is a good moral, well-respected young
man, of Lake City. Some of the guests were: Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Lusk, Mr.
and Mrs. Tom Heard, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Simmons, Mrs. William Moore and
Misses Frankie and Gertie Hayes, Roxie Cannon, Minnie Toney and Mary Daniels
and Messrs. Erle Daniels, Will Toney, Niel, George and Corvia Heard and
Laurance Seyferth.
A little late in the evening a large number of the friends of the bride and
groom gathered together and serenaded the happy young folks and a very
pleasant time was enjoyed by all present. Mr. and Mrs. Heard will make their
home at Lake City. – Record
LOCAL NEWS FROM DAVIS CREEK
Mrs. Odel, mother of J. E. Kernes of Hotel Davis Creek, has been ill for
several days but is improving rapidly.
LITTLE THINGS
Mrs. Lydia Boland, of Red Bluff and her grandson, Frank Wilcox, are visiting
Mrs. Bolands’ daughter, Mrs. J. N. Janes of this place. They expect to
remain in Alturas most of the summer.
Leroy Lee, the Adin druggist, is in San Francisco for medical treatment.
Born – At Jess Valley, July 5th, 1911, to the wife of Walter S. Brooks, a
son.
The resignation of R. H. Conley as Justice of the Peace at Adin has been
accepted and F. M. Auble was appointed in his stead.
Charles Hooks, the teamster, had a narrow escape from death while hauling a
load of freight to the Consolidated mines near Bidwell. He was riding the
wheel horse, when the wagon slid off the grade, throwing the horse and
pinning Mr. Hooks beneath. Mr. Moffit was present and rescued the injured
man, who was very badly bruised.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 26, 1911
ATTACK OF APPENDICITIS
Dr. West, the enterprising young dentist and real estate man, who recently
located in Alturas, for the past few days has been lingering between life
and death, his illness being caused by a severe attack of appendicitis. The
illness progressed so rapidly that it became impossible for him to be taken
below for an operation, although the physicians in charge of the case
thought it advisable. The most critical point of the illness was Saturday
night, at which time a consultation was had between a Dr. Everett, of
Lakeview and Dr. Coates of Cedarville.
During the night the tide turned and by daybreak, the patient was much
better and resting easily. As we go to press, he is continuing to improve.
WEDDINGS IN ALTURAS
Quite a number of weddings have occurred during the past few days.
Last week, Justice W. E. Armstrong spoke the words that joined for life H.
J. McManus and Miss Edna Herrin, both of Surprise Valley.
On last Wednesday evening, the lives of Alfred DeWitt and Sara J. Wright
were joined in matrimony, both these happy young people being residents of
Surprise.
Another couple, who embarked last week on matrimony’s troubled sea, was J.
H. Royce and Mrs. Margaret Morgan, both of the parties being well known in
Alturas.
OLD PIONEER HAS PASSED AWAY
Death has once more visited our community and taken from our midst Abner
Hanks, who was born as the fourth child to Malon and Rebecca Hanks in
Johnson County, Indiana on the 22nd day of January, 1845.
He with his parents immigrated to Kenkok County, Iowa in the year 1854,
where he was married to Lavina Utterback on the 23rd day of January 1870.
Nine children were born to this union seven of whom survive him and all are
at this time residents of Surprise Valley and vicinity.
In the year 1882, he moved with his family to Modoc County, California,
where he resided till the time of his death, which occurred July 17, 1911 at
the age of 66 years, 5 months and 17 days.
He had never been connected with the church but believed fully in the bible
and its teachings as dispersed by the Christian Church and his last and most
urgent wish was that he might be baptized to this faith, his condition being
such that his wish could not be gratified.
He was respected by all who knew him being a man who readily forgave an
injury and never forgot a kindness his chief endeavor being to rear his
family to be an honor to himself and the vicinity in which they resided.
May he be dealt with in the realm of the unknown as kindly as he dealt with
his children and his fellow men.
The funeral services were conducted at his home by Elder G. W. Reynolds and
his remains were laid to rest in the Lake City cemetery. The bereaved family
have the sympathy of the entire community in their sad bereavement and may
god’s richest blessing rest and at his with them now and in the years to
come. (1:3)
LITTLE THINGS
Born – At Cedarville, Cal, July 13, 1911, to the wife of Archie Johnstone, a
daughter.
Born – At Cedarville, Cal., July 15, 1911, to the wife of Ed Metzker, a son;
weight 13 pounds.
The little son of Mr. and Mrs. James Teddy fell down a flight of stairs at
the Cosmopolitan Hotel in Bidwell last week, spraining his wrist.
Mrs. H. A. Huffman and three children, of Granville, Mississippi and Mrs.
Dan Sullivan and two children, of Live Oak, Sutter County, are visiting Mrs.
Huffman’s mother, Mrs. Peter Ivory of Alturas.
Mrs. Davis, of Willow Ranch, was in town this week, to take home her mother,
Mrs. Renfro, who will reside with Mrs. Davis in the future.
Waric West, a brother of Dr. West arrived on Tuesday’s train, called here by
the sickness of his brother.
Mr. and Mrs. William Beck are preparing to go to Klamath Falls, where they
will reside.
The final accounts in the Estates of John Bucher, deceased, George S. Ramer,
deceased, and Mary Heath Bonner, a minor, are filed with the Clerk of the
court. The last report shows a total of $21,000.00 cash and first mortgages
turned over to the minor on her eighteenth birthday at Cedarville, the 15th
of this month.
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Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds
Family Researcher of "The Last Frontier"
Modoc County, California
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