THE NEW ERA, ALTURAS, MODOC COUNTY, CAL
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 6, 1912
INDIAN AND WHITE MARRIED
Last Sunday our worthy Justice of the Peace W. E. Armstrong was called upon
to solemnize a wedding ceremony, which somewhat resembled a matrimonial
marble cake, the bride being one of the duskiest of dusky Indian maids of
this vicinity, while the happy bridegroom was a blonde as fair as the
ancient sons of Thor. The contracting parties were George Sherell, who has
been working on the Spicer ranch during the past winter and Jennie Dorris,
otherwise known as Blind Jennie, a very brunette mahala, who is the owner of
a nice piece of land northwest of Alturas, which she acquired as an Indian
allotment. The bride is so nearly blind that she can barely distinguish
between light and darkness, yet the groom states that his better half is a
good cook.
Judge Armstrong states that the bride was festively arrayed for the
occasion, her dusky locks being curled and frizzed with elaborate care. But
when asked if he exercised his customary right and kissed the bride, he
merely looks wise and maintains a grave silence, so that important detail
still remains a matter of doubt in the minds of all concerned.
Another question, about which there is a great deal of speculation and
argument, is whether or not this was the result of a leap year proposal. If
so, it is the first leap year wedding in Modoc during the present year of
"Ladies’ Choice."
LOCAL AND PERSONAL
The weather has been quite cold and stormy in this section for the past few
days, but is now moderating.
Thomas Frawley had the misfortune to sprain his ankle one day last week,
which caused him to have to use a crutch for a few days.
C. H. Essex and Harry D. Essex were in Alturas from their home at Clover
Swale, to attend the Co-Op annual meeting last Monday.
J. M. Cook, proprietor of the Cook Church Meat Market, cut his wrist badly
the first of this week.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 13, 1912
POPULAR ALTURAS GIRL MARRIED IN SUSANVILLE
The following appeared in the Lassen Advocate of last week and will be a
great surprise to many friends of the bride in Alturas. The bride is the
daughter of Public Administrator Frawley and is one of our popular and
highly esteemed young ladies and also a graduate of the County High School
of the class 11. The advocate says.
Last Saturday night at the home of the grooms’ parents in this city, Rev. W.
J. Carter spoke the words, which united in the bonds of matrimony, Charles
N. Dobyns of Susanville and Mayme B. Frawley of Alturas. Fred Carmen and
Miss Arlene Haley acted as best man and bridesmaid, respectively. The simple
service of the Methodist church was used and refreshments were served after
the ceremony. The bride was dressed in white silk, while the groom wore the
conventional attire.
Charles N. Dobyns is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Dobyns of this city and
was born and raised in Susanville. He is known by every one here and has a
host of friends. While on a trip to Alturas last summer, he met the young
lady, who is now his wife and this acquaintanceship ripened into the romance
which culminated in the marriage last Saturday night.
Mrs. Dobyns is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Frawley of Alturas. Her
father conducts a butcher business in that city and has been in business
there for many years. She was raised in Alturas and is well and favorably
known in that city.
PASSES TO THE GREAT BEYOND
Mrs. Charles Barnes of this town died at her home yesterday, after a
lingering illness of several weeks. She leaves a husband and little child to
mourn her loss, besides a host of warm friends who are grieved to see her
life ended in the prime of youthful womanhood. (1:5)
LOCAL AND PERSONAL
Born – At Alturas, Cal., March 9th, 1912, to the wife of Dr. A. R. Tambling,
a daughter.
Born – In Alturas, Cal., March 4th, 1912, to the wife of M. Hughes, a son.
S. H. Paulk, postmaster at Bieber, died at his home after a short illness,
last Thursday, aged 59 years.
H. W. Vaughn of Eagleville was here yesterday, attending to business
connected with the estate of his deceased father, A. C. Vaughn. (4:2)
J. L. Harvey came up from the Hess mines at Canby last Sunday with a nine
hundred - dollar brick of gold, the result of about two-week run at the
mine.
Mrs. Ed Post, well known in this place, was brought down from her home at
Lakeview last Sunday, on her way to San Francisco, where she is being taken
for medical treatment. Her condition is very serious, but it is hoped that
treatment in a good hospital will restore her health.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 20, 1912
HAS LEG BROKEN
Little six-year old, Robbie Weeks of this town fell off a horse last Monday
and broke his leg near the hip. Dr. Eastman set the injured limb and the
patient is getting along as well as could be expected.
FUNERAL OF MRS BARNES
The funeral of Mrs. Charles Barnes took place last Wednesday morning, the
remains being laid to rest in the I. O. O. F. cemetery at Alturas.
The Rebekahs performed the impressive burial service, the deceased being an
honored member of that lodge. In addition to this, Rev. G. N. Gardner
preached a beautiful sermon. Rev. I. C. Crook and his choir rendered some
beautiful and appropriate music. A large assemblage of friends were present
to pay their last respects to the deceased.
We were misinformed last week and stated that Mrs. Barnes leaves besides her
husband, a little child to mourn her loss. A little child was born to Mr.
and Mrs. Barnes about three months ago, but did not live. Since that time
Mrs. Barnes gradually grew more delicate in health, until death ended her
suffering.
The entire community extends sincere sympathy to Mr. Barnes in his sad
bereavement. (1:2)
ALTURAS COUPLE MARRIED IN SAN FRANCISCO
On Tuesday, March 12th, 1912, a couple of young people of Alturas were
joined in marriage at the Congregational Church of San Francisco, the
contracting parties being Roy P. Ward and Miss Lena G. Yates. From San
Francisco the happy couple went on to Patterson to visit Mr. Wards’ mother,
after which they will take a trip to the lower part of the State. The bride
and groom are well known in this county and have many friends here who join
in extending congratulations and best wishes.
LOCAL AND PERSONAL
Born – At Alturas, Cal., March 13th, 1912, to the wife of Dorr Methvin, a
son.
Born – In Alturas, Cal., March 14th, 1912, to the wife of John H. Wood, a
son.
Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Salisbury, who arrived here from Chico last week, inform
us that they intend to make their home in the vicinity of Alturas in the
future. They have many friends here who are glad to see them back again.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 27, 1912
AN OLD PIONEER HAS PASSED AWAY
On March 16th, 1912, J. O. Jopp, one of Modoc’s pioneers and prominent
citizens, passed away from this life, while at a hospital in Sacramento,
where he had gone a few weeks ago for medical treatment. his body was
shipped to his home at Bidwell, for internment and the funeral took place
there last Thursday.
Mr. Jopp’s health began to fail early in the winter and by the advice of his
physician he went below to seek relief in a lower altitude, but this failed
to improve his condition and he continued to grow worse until death ended
his suffering.
He was a highly respected member of the Masonic Lodge and his funeral was
conducted by the lodge.
H. O. Jopp was one of the first Supervisors of Modoc County and faithfully
served the county for several terms in that capacity. He also was elected as
Assessor for two terms and gave excellent satisfaction in the competent
manner of filling that important position.
He leaves no family or relatives, but had a large circle of warm friends who
will mourn his loss from their midst. (1:1)
ORIGIN OF THE WORD "MODOC"
Rev. R. S. Nickerson, who has concluded a series of religious services at
Adin last Sunday evening, gave the following definition and origin of the
word "Modoc" says the Adin Argus.
The word is a corruption of a Klamath Indian word "Mo-at-ock" and is a
combination of "mo-at" meaning south and the suffix "ock", which is
appended
to words to signify little. The Klamaths used the term "Mo-at-ocks" in
speaking of the Modoc Indians to signify "the little tribe of the south."
As Mr. Nickerson spent eight years among the Klamath Indians and is one of
the few who ever thoroughly mastered the Klamath language, this definition
may be considered authentic.
LOCAL AND PERSONAL
Born – Near Alturas, Cal., March 12, 1912, to the wife of Jesse Ballard, a
daughter.
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Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds
Armed Forces Emergency Service Caseworker
American Red Cross
Three Rivers Chapter, Yuba City, CA
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Family Researcher of "The Last Frontier"
Modoc County, California