NOVEMBER 1, 1916
CAUSE OF THE TRAGEDY
During the past week the last sad rites were performed over the remains of
Wilson Barnett and Alex Drummond, who were killed by an explosion, as we
stated in last week's Record. Wilson Barnett was buried at Eagleville last
Thursday and the funeral services of Alex Drummond were conducted here last
Friday under the auspices of Cedarville Lodge No 249, he being a member of
the order at Georgetown, Cal. Both men were highly esteemed, and their
tragic end was a shock to all of their friends and the entire community.
The explosion that caused their death occurred as follows; Last spring James
McCartney did some blasting for Mr. Adams, and placed the explosives left,
about twenty sticks of giant powder and fifty caps in the oven of a camp
stove, put the stove away so that no one could get at it, and Mr. Warren got
the stove, took it up to the camp and set it up, but did not look into the
oven, and when the boys were cooking supper, the sad tragedy occurred. It
was a miracle that more people were not killed, as at noon there were 8 or
10 men there and they were going to build a fire in the stove and cook
dinner, but concluded to eat a lunch. Had the fire been built then the loss
of life would have been greater.
DEATH OF J. N. JAQUISH
Died - At Reedley, Cal., October 26, 1916, J. N. Jaquish, aged 80 years and
6 months.
On Sunday morning, last the body of J. N. Jaquish arrived here accompanied
by his sons, Ted and Elwood Jaquish. Their visit to the old home place was
a sad one and was for the purpose of interring the body of their father
beside that of their mother, who years ago had crossed the borderland. The
funeral services were conducted by Cedarville Lodge, No 249, I.O.O.F., of
which the deceased had long been an honored member. Mr. Jaquish came to
Surprise in 1880 and about fifteen years ago moved to San Francisco, making
his home there. He was sick only a short time before his death. He was a
pioneer teamster of Surprise and had one of the largest outfits on the road.
He had many old friends here, who regretted to learn of his death, and
tender sympathy to his sons, Ted and Elwood.
Wm. Mullins, of this place, finished digging about two acres of potatoes
last Monday, and sent a sample of them to the Record. They are larger than
ordinarily, and as fine, a quality as grown in any State, and without
irrigation and the yield was good. And to show the vitality of the soil, be
it noted, that the potato vines were frozen three times during the summer,
and yet produced a good crop.
Smalls Bros. machine finished threshing Ellery Phillip's barley on the
Street Bros. ranch last Sunday and off of 65 acres 4315 bushels were
threshed. Pretty good yield for a poor year.
POOR PAY IN WINE GRAPES
Ted and Elwood Jaquish, who were raised in Surprise, but who now reside in
Fresno County, were here last Sunday, bringing the body of their father, J.
N. Jaquish, back to the old home place for burial. They live in the heart
of the grape growing country, and stated that the grape industry would not
be materially injured in the event of California being voted dry, as wine
grapes was not a paying industry, but that those who had the table and
raisin grapes were doing fairly well. They were bringing $42 per ton this
year. They left Monday on the auto truck for Geralch.
Walter Gibbins, of Alturas, was here last Sunday. He is recovering nicely
from his recent surgical operation, and for the first time in several years,
he has been enjoying good health. Walter has many friends who are glad to
hear of his recovery.
NOVEMBER 8, 1916
WEDDING BELLS
At high noon Wednesday occurred the wedding of Miss Lavina Hardy and Marion
Rinehart at the home of the brides parents, Mr. and Mrs. _. R. Hardy,
Sultana avenue and Dessu street.
The house was beautifully decorated for the event; roses and plumose fern
being used profusely in the parlor, while yellow chrysanthemums were massed
in the living room.
Just at the stroke of twelve, the presiding minister, the Rev. Ralph B.
Larkin, performed the impressive ceremony in the presence of the immediate
family and a few intimate friends. Immediately after the ceremony, a
sumptuous dinner was served to the guests in the dining room. The long
table was loaded with every good thing, which the season affords, from the
eighteen-pound turkey to the delicious mince pie. Soon aster dinner Dr. C.
B. Hardy, who drove out from Los Angeles for the event, managed to slip the
bride and groom away in her car and took them to the city where they left
for parts unknown. After the ceremony, they will be at home to friends in
Cedarville.
The bride has been teaching in Nevada for the last three years and it was
there that the romance began, which culminated in the happy event of
yesterday. The groom is a prosperous cattleman of Cedarville and the good
wishes of all Mrs. Rinehart's many friend go with her as she goes to her new
home. - Daily Report, Ontario, Cal., Nov. 2, 1916.
The Record extends congratulations to the newlyweds and wishes them
happiness and prosperity.
A MYSTERY
Somewhat of a mystery was unearthed at the cemetery this week, while the
grave for Arthur Slippey was being dug. At a shallow depth, the
gravediggers came upon the shoes and feet of a woman and after determining
that they were connected with a skeleton, beat a hasty retreat. Another
site was chosen after a visit to town and the corpse of the unknown
recovered. Who it was, when it was buried or under what circumstances will
probably forever remain an impenetrable mystery. No woman has ever
disappeared from this section in the memory of the oldest inhabitant. What
adds to the mystery is that the present cemetery has been established but a
little over twenty years, and it is certain that during that time, no
person, man or woman, has been buried coffinless. - New Era
Arthur Slippey, a young man of Alturas died at Colfax last week.
Born - At the Patterson Ranch, Nov 7, 1916, to the wife of John Patterson, a
boy.
Several arrests for bootlegging have been made at Bieber. It does look as
though the same people would get tired of violating the law.
The little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Geo Warrens was badly bitten in the arm
last Monday evening by a bulldog with which she was playing.
Tex Shackleford, who was accidentally shot sometime ago, has recovered and
was able to go to work this week. We hope he may escape anymore accidents.
Card Of Thanks - Trouble shared loses half its poignarey and to all the kind
friends and neighbors, who helped us through the ordeal of parting with our
loved one, either by their presence or actively, we tender our most
heartfelt gratitude and thanks.
Grant Warren family
M. Hotchkiss and families
It is often said that, "a man who squeezes a dollar never squeezes his
wife." And upon looking over our subscription list we are led to believe
that there are quite a number of good women in this locality who are being
sadly neglected.
The telephone line from here to Alturas was completed last Saturday, and
this week the linemen will repair the lines from here to Bidwell and
Eagleville. In the spring the other improvements contemplated will be
finished. The new line marks a great improvement in service from here to
Alturas.
NOVEMBER 15, 1916
GEE, BUT IT WAS COLD
Last Sunday, a bunch of people from Eagleville and this place, went up to
Bidwell to attend a meeting and discuss matters generally. It was to be a
get-together meeting, to get better acquainted and have a social time with
our northern neighbors. The ride up was fine. The air was bracing when we
left home and the nearer we got to the North Pole, the chillier was the
atmosphere and when we pulled into Bidwell, the carburetor in Wm. Mickle's
car froze. The scenery was great and it was all ours for the looking.
We enjoyed a good chicken dinner at the Cosmopolitan hotel. The town was
very quiet but we finally located Jim Williams and he informed us that a big
crowd had been in town on Election Day and they expected a rush on
Thanksgiving day, and his statement was corroborated by Roy Baker and Joe
Parman.
On the way up numerous hay stacks and large number of cattle were to be
seen along the route and the country had a contented and prosperous look not
found in all localities.
BADLY BITTEN BY A DOG
The little son of Mr. and Mrs. Granville Heard was badly bitten about the
face by a dog, last Monday, while they were visiting Mr. and Mrs. Jos.
Miller, who lives a couple of miles north of Cedarville. It seems that the
little fellow opened the gate for the dog to come out, when it jumped on him
and almost bit his ear off and bit him on the cheek. The dog was killed and
its brain was sent below for analysis. The little boy was rushed to the
Sanitarium for treatment, after which Mrs. Head left with him for Berkeley,
where the brains of the dog will be tested for rabies and the Pasteur
treatment will be given the child if it is found that the dog had the
rabies. Several days ago the dog had a fierce fight with a bobcat and it is
feared that it had become infected with disease.
FORMER RESIDENT IS ENGAGED
Announcement is made of the engagement of Miss Janet Stokes, the charming
and attractive daughter of Mrs. S. Stokes of Glenn Street and George
Lindemann, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Lindemann, of Coffy lane, near this city.
The marriage will be a near future event and their many friends of the
popular young couple will unite in the very heartiest felicitations for
their future happiness and prosperity. Miss Stokes is a young lady of most
pleasing personality and during her residence here of a number of years has
drawn about her a large number of friends. Miss Stokes was formerly in the
office of C. C. Donovan, the hop king, a stenographer. She is also a member
of the vested choir of the Episcopal Church.
Lindemann is one of Santa Rosa's well-known young businessmen and was
formerly with the staff of the Santa Rosa Bank. He is a member of the
Hycinthians, the well-known social organization of young men here. He is a
fine fello of integrity and purpose and fully shares the popularity of the
estimable girl he will soon claim as bride.
The announcement of the news of the betrothal has been expected by intimate
friends of the couple interested, who have known of the friendship that has
existed between them. The marriage will unite two very much respected
families of this section of the State.
A brother of the bride to be is Horticultural Commissioner Stokes of Lake
County, and he and two other brothers have fruit farms in that county. -
Santa Rosa Press Democrat
Mrs. May Buick arrived here from Redding last week on a visit to her
parents, Mr. and Mrs. S. C. Hayes.
B. E. Ladd was brought over from Alturas last week to Dr. Coates Sanitarium
for treatment for a broken kneecap.
Elmer Hill was elected Justice of the Peace and Harry McLaughlin Constable
for the Long Valley Township at the late election.
Car; Coffman and Frank Gooch left here last week for San Francisco to be at
the bedside of Ulric Coffman, who is still in a critical condition.
Born - In Cedarville, Cal., Nov 15, 1916, to the wife of Harry Cook, a son.
Jesse Cannon, son of Mr. and Mrs. Dave Cannon, of this place, under went an
operation at Dr. White's hospital in Sacramento on the 2nd inst. for a
fractured backbone and appendicitis. It was a very serious operation but at
last reports he was doing nicely.
NOVEMBER 22, 1916
AUTO ACCIDENT
Wednesday, Felix Allen, driving a Ford auto from Cedarville to Alturas, ran
off the grade and turned over his car. The accident was caused by a blow
out. In the car with Felix were E. C. Bonner, Mrs. Dr. Gibson and a Wheat
Buyer, whose name we did not learn. Mr. Bonner was pinned under the car but
fortunately was not seriously injured, though all parties were more or less
scratched up, Felix, they say, lit on his cheek, and though he dug a hole in
the ground, big enough to bury a dog, was not phased. It would require
something more substantial than hard ground to have any effect on Felix's
cheek. - New Era
PASSED AWAY
The news of the death of Ulrich Coffman came over the wire last Wednesday
evening just after we had gone to press, and though it had been momentarily
expected, it was nevertheless a shock to his relatives and friends, and it
cast a feeling of sadness and gloom over the entire community. The remains
reached here Friday night and on Sunday afternoon, the funeral was conducted
from the M. E. Church under the direction of Undertaker C. G. McCloud. Rev.
Chalfant delivered an impressive and comforting sermon, and the choir sang
several appropriate selections. The floral offerings were beautiful. To the
brokenhearted wife, mother, sisters and brothers the record extends sincere
sympathy in their sorrow.
ACCIDENTALLY KILLED
News was received here last Friday of the accidental shooting of Ernest
Messner near High Rock. It seems that the young man was attending to a
string of traps, and at the last trap, he had caught hold of the muzzle of
the gun to pull it through the sage brush, where it was discharged, striking
him in the side and ranging upward, going through the heart and killing him
instantly. He is the eldest son of Jacob Messner, about 16 years of age,
and his remains were brought to his home at Bidwell and interred Saturday.
OBITUARY
Edgar Ulrich Coffman was born June 21, 1880, in Wise Co., Texas. He came
with his parents first to Oregon, and about twenty years ago to Surprise
Valley, where his home has been since then.
He was united in marriage to Belva Agnes Gooch, Nov 20, 1904, and buying
the ranch where their home has been, working together, by industry and
economy had succeeded in paying for it and placing themselves, where life
might be easier.
About four months ago, he went to San Francisco for treatment for blood
poisoning, his wife and mother accompanying him. There under the care of
phyicians at St. Winifred's hospital, all was done for him that love and
medical skill could do. But all in vain for after patiently enduring the
heavy pain throughout the weary months, he died about two o'clock in the aft
ernoon of Wednesday, Nov 15, 1916.
The body was brought to Cedarville and the funeral services were held from
the Methodist Church, Nov 19, under the auspices of the Modern Woodmen. He
was a man of good character and one whom the valley could ill afford to
lose.
He leaves to mourn his passing, his wife, his mother and father, four
sisters, Mrs. L. A. Wheeler, Mrs. Lloyd Ogle, Mrs. Roy Bolt and Mrs. Lloyd
Smith and three brothers, M. G., Car and Fletcher Coffman and a large circle
of friends.
Arthur Chalfant
Tex Shackleford came in from Long Valley last week and had the old bullet
wound in his side opened up and some foreign substance removed and is
getting along nicely.
Last week, Chas. Chambers took a trip to Duck Flat to look over the road for
the purpose of bidding on a mail contract, which is to be let soon and on
his return, his automobile became unmanageable and missed a bridge and ran
into a deep ditch and turned completely over, pinning Mr. Chambers
underneath with a bow of the top across his neck so he could not get his
breath, and had it not been for the assistance of a young man near by, he
would have died in a short time, but fortunately he escaped with a few
bruises and a badly wrecked car.
Miss Mary and Pearl Young, of Lakeview, Oregon, are visiting their sister,
Mrs. C. E. McCormick.
Jesse Parman is on the sick list again but is improving slowly.
Miss Rhonda Sweeney of Lake City recently had her ankle badly sprained.
BORN - In Cedarville, Cal., Nov 18, 1916, to the wife of Allen McCulley, a
boy.
F. G. Hill left last week for the lower country where he goes for medical
treatment.
Opal, the little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Hill, of Beulah, Long
Valley, was bitten by a cat recently and shortly after biting the child, the
cat died. The parents feared the cat was infected with the rabies and left
for Reno, immediately to give the little one a course of Pasteur treatment.
Notice is hereby given that as my wife, Myrtle Addington has left my bed and
board, I will not be responsible for any debts she may contract after this
date.
Issac Addington
Ogle and wife, of Lakeview, Ore., Roy D. Bolt and wife, and M. G. Coffman,
of San Francisco, were her this week attending the funeral of Ulrich
Coffman.