A new article has been added at Newspaper Abstracts > United States > California > Modoc http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/index.php?action=displaycat&catid=579 Direct link to article: http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/link.php?id=32041 Submitted by: deesar Article Title: Surprise Valley Record Article Date: November 1936 Article Description: Article Text: THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 5,1936 CALLED TO GRASS VALLEY Mrs. Francine McGlish and her mother, Mrs. Blatner and Charles Daly were called last week to Grass Valley, where Mrs. McGlish’s brother, Joe Thornton died following injuries received in a mining accident. Thornton was down in the mine over three thousand feet when a ten-pound rock fell from the top of the shaft striking him on the head. (1:3) DANIEL FUNK DIES Word was received locally by anxiously waiting relatives and friends of the death in San Francisco Monday noon of Daniel Funk, New Pine Creek, Oregon, man. Mr. Funk had been suffering for sometime from an acute cancerous condition. He was taken to San Francisco last week by his brother, Henry Funk, in the hope that radium treatment might be used to improve his condition, but physicians there declared his case hopeless and death occurred soon after in a San Francisco hospital. His eldest son Carol was at his bedside at the time of his death. (1:4) W. G. DURBIN DIES IN CHICO Word was received in Cedarville today of the death in Chico of former forest supervisor, W. G. Durbin. Mr. Durbin resided in Alturas for many years and was later transferred to Susanville. While in Susanville, he was retired from the forest service in 1933. (1:3) PROMINENT MODOC COUNTY DOCTOR DIES DR. W. E. COPPEDGE DIES OF HEART AILMENT WHILE LISTENING TO RADIO The hearts of all who knew him were saddened Wednesday evening by the death of one of Modoc County’s most prominent citizens and doctors, Dr. W. E. Coppedge. Dr. Coppedge died about 4:10 of a heart ailment, while listening to the radio in his home in Alturas. He had been afflicted with heart trouble for several years, but it was not considered serious. Dr. Coppedge has resided in Modoc County since about 1909. He was prominent in fraternal and social activities of the County and was well known to all. For many years, he served as County physician and health officer. He also served in the medical corps of the U. S. Army during the World War. Left to mourn his passing are his second wife, a son, Vincil Coppedge, of Lake City and a daughter, Virginia Crowder, now of San Francisco. (1:5) ------------------------- DORRIS WINS AS SUPERVISOR W. J. Dorris, prominent Modoc County rancher and stock-raiser, was elected supervisor of Fourth District, Tuesday over his opponent, J. T. Negley. When final returns were in Dorris had a majority of 180 votes; the total votes were Dorris, 643; Negley, 463. There are 167 absentee votes to be counted, which still not make any difference in the election of Supervisor Dorris. --------------------- SUPERVISOR HURT Supervisor O. P. Smelcer of the 5th district was cut and bruised and two other residents of Adin were badly shaken up when a car side-swiped them and they over turned four times Thursday night. EAGLE SNAPS The Halloween party sponsored by the Grange was a decided success. About fifty were present to enjoy the games and lunch, which were in keeping with the Halloween Spirit. Much credit is due Mrs. Robert Minto. Mr. and Mrs. D. H. Grove and daughter, Mrs. Georgia McCormick, were in Alturas Friday. Mrs. Grove’s health is improving rapidly and her daughter will return son to her home and family in Reno. NEWS NOTES FROM NEW PINE CREEK Two of our youth men, Glen Bussey, eldest son of Mrs. Hazel Bussey and Loran Croxton, son of Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Croxton of New Pine Creek, were painfully injured in an apparently head-on collision, which happened near the Marcus Martin, Sr., ranch, about 4 miles north of this place Sunday morning about 4:00 A. M. The driver of each car were less hurt than the two sitting beside the drivers. Glen Bussey got a bad cut under his chin, his thigh hurt and other cuts and bruises; Loran Croxton received a sprained or broken wrist, two teeth knocked out and otherwise cut and bruised. The boys had been on the Westside attending a Basket social and entertainment of the Thomas Creek Grange. The writer did not learn the names of the two in the other car, but heard that the one driving was seriously hurt and the driver badly shaken up. Criss Cannon is stepping pretty high and is wearing a broad smile due to the birth of an 8-pound baby girl, born on Wednesday of last week; both mother and daughter are doing nicely. This is the first born to this couple. Heartiest congratulations folks. Mildred Buhl had both bones in her right arm broken about the wrist, one day last week at the Kelly Creek School. She was up on the play ground apparatus and when the bell rang, in a hurry to get down, she fell breaking her arm. James F. Burgess was in town one day last week after fourteen days’ illness in bed. His friends were glad to see him out again. Mrs. Nellie Wallace of Bly, Oregon, who underwent an operation at Lakeview Hospital recently was moved to the Mike Wallace home here the first of last week and remained until Sunday, when Mr. and Mrs. Wallace and little daughter, Margaret, left for their home in Bly. Mrs. Wallace is rapidly recovering from the operation and we hope she will soon be her usual self. Mr. and Mrs. Wallace have built themselves a new home at Bly, the rapidly growing lumber town. Joe has a steady position at the Crane Lumber Company mill. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 1936 C. E. MOOERS [MOORE] DIES IN IDAHO Charley E. Mooers [Moore], aged 83 years and 18 days, died suddenly at the old family home now occupied by his daughter, Mrs. Paul Serfect, at Orofino, Idaho, October 27. He is the father of Fred J. Mooers [Moore] and Mrs. Paul Serfect, both of Orofino, Idaho. Frank Mooers [Moore] of Eugene, Oregon, Clarence, King, Creed and Mrs. R. E. Jones of Seattle, Washington and also a brother of F. A. Mooers [Moore] of Seattle. He was a member of Orofino F. & A. M. and was buried from the Green Lake Funeral home at 2 p. m. November 2, at Seattle. Interment was at the Washelli cemetery. Mr. Mooers [Moore] will be remembered as the husband of Emma King, for many years a resident of Lake City. Mrs. Mooers [Moore] passed away about three years ago. He was an uncle by marriage of Mrs. Arthur Ward and Kenneth N. Jacobs of Lake City and Mrs. Norman Jones of Los Molinos, California. (1:6) --------------------------- LAKE CITY ITEMS Mr. and Mrs. Joe Wilson were treated to a tin can serenade last Thursday by their friends here. Mrs. Wilson was formerly Neah Fox. Mr. and Mrs. Wilson are moving to Alturas where they will spend the winter. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Wimer and family are now in Ashland, Oregon. Mr. and Mrs. C. Heard have rented the Fred Wimer home and are now living there. The many friends here of Vincil Coppedge sympathize with him over the death of his father, Dr. W. E. Coppedge. Dr. Coppedge was a wonderful man in every respect. We have known and loved him for over 30 years, two of which were spent studying with him. Ever kind and encouraging in every way his loss will be deeply felt by those who knew and loved him. He was one of those doctors who inspire confidence the minute he stepped into the house. Farewell old friend, may the Great Physician treat you as you always treated your patients here below. FORT BIDWELL NEWS Fred Ash left for Oakland Thursday to attend the funeral of his mother, who passed away Tuesday at Torrence, California. The lady was 90 years of age. (2:7) The sad news of the death of Mrs. Daniel Baty reached Fort Bidwell Sunday, November 7th. (2:7) Mrs. Baty (Known as Aunt Polly) to her friends and neighbors has been ill for the past two weeks, but was thought to be improving when death came. Mrs. Baty was well known throughout this valley and in Lakeview, Oregon. She leaves to mourn her passing many friends and relatives. -------------------- PEN PICTURE OF A PIONEER The record take pleasure in presenting to its readers at this time a pen picture of one of the oldest vets known and deeply respected citizens in Surprise Valley and who is the last veteran in Modoc County, California, of the Civil War of over seventy-two years ago. Miles Vernon was born in the Southern State of Louisiana of a Old English and Scotch family, long settled in the Southern land in the year of 1848, just after the war with Mexico and thirteen years before the commencement of the Civil War. With his parents he emigrated from Louisiana to Laclede County, Missouri at an early age and that was his home until he entered the Confederate Army, seeking Southern Independence in September 1862, at the age of fourteen. Serving in the Confederate Army until the war was over in 1865, he settled down at a home in Cook County, Texas, for four years, when he moved and this time to Benton County in the State of Arkansas and where he was married to Sarah Hutchinson. To this u! nion four children were born an in the year 1875 emigrated from Arkansas to Modoc County, California, where he lived near Lake City and in Surprise Valley ever since and where two more children were born now 89 years of age, he bears the respect of all who are honored by knowing him. Thank God, we have lived long enough to realize how much we owe to those who had the loyalty to fight for their principles, either Confederate or Union and we of the Record hope Mr. Vernon will be with us for many years to come. Forest Poore and Dick Strickland overturned their automobile on the Cedarville grade Saturday night and it rolled over 11 times. Neither of the boys was hurt. LOCAL ITEMS OF INTEREST TO ALL Benny Heryford, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lee Heryford of this place was taken to the General hospital in Alturas the first of the week, suffering from an abscess in the throat. At this writing he is improving. The 28-year old invalid son of Mr. and Mrs. Marion Steward of Lake City passed away at their home at that place yesterday. (4:6) THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 1936 INDIAN BURNS TO DEATH Bill Armholt, 89-years old Indian of Alturas was burned to death in his cabin at that place a few days ago. A fire he started to warm himself, spread to the wooden structure. (1:1) HAROLD STEWARD DIES NOVEMBER 11 Harold Delbert Steward died at his parents’ home near Lake City November 11, 1936 aged 20 years, three months and 26 days. He was born in Cedarville July 15, 1916. He leaves to mourn his passing his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Marion Steward of Lake City, three sisters, Mrs. Elmore Miura and Mrs. Ella Morgan of Eagleville, and Miss Naomi Steward of Lake City, four brothers, Densel of Weott, California, Harley of Sacramento, Russell and William of Lake City, an aged grandfather Miles Vernon of Lake City, two nephews and two nieces, several uncles and aunts. Harold has been an invalid all his life, never a day passing when he was free from pain. Through all these year, he has been lovingly, tenderly and patiently cared for by his parents. Very few times has he been left without the care of one of these parents and then only when death visited the homes of relatives. The funeral was conducted by the Kerr Undertaking Parlor last Friday afternoon, Rev. Vinyard assisted by Elder Griffith read the burial services. Pallbearers were Leroy Daniels, Darrell Vernon, Kennon Heard, Raymond Rinehart, Layton Painter and Clifton Jones. (1:3) -------------------------- LOCAL HAPPENINGS TOLD IN BRIEF Mrs. Lizzie Jurrel is reported seriously ill with a siege of pneumonia this week. Mrs. Joseph Harris is visiting with her son Ethelbert and family in Los Molinos, Tehama County, this week. Dame Rumor reports this week the marriage of Mildred Goodwin to Adley Webb, both of this place. Mrs. Johnnie Spalding and small son of Susanville, were visiting at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Bush last Sunday. Born at Lake City, Sunday, November 15th, 1936, a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Earl Vernon; the babe was still born. (1:3) FORMER VALLEY RESIDENT PASSES IN BAY HOSPITAL W. A. (Billy) Mateer, former resident of Cedarville passed away at a hospital in San Francisco, last Saturday, following a brief illness. Mr. Mateer was well known in this valley having spent his youth here and former friends regret to hear of his death. At one time he owned and conducted the Cedarville Livery Stable. (1:4) MODOC BOY IS KILLED BY TREE Detlof Hagge, 33, was instantly killed Friday afternoon near the Adin Mountain timber operation when he was falling trees. A tree he had felled knocked a limb from another tree and his skull was crushed. Many persons in Modoc County knew Hagge, but few knew his name. For several months he drove milk wagon for the Cummings dairy in Alturas. Funeral services was held Monday afternoon at the Kerr Mortuary, conducted by the Rev. J. Kendrick Ballou. Hagge was a native of Germany. (1:6) ------------------------ PIONEER DIES IN OREGON Ira Patrick, 73, pioneer of Modoc County and other portions of the old west, west died Friday at Portland, Oregon at a hospital. He had grown gravely ill while in Alturas and a daughter, Mrs. Blanchard had taken him to the Oregon city. Funeral services were held in Portland Tuesday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. W. W. St. John of Alturas attended the rites. (1:7) ------------------------ LAKE CITY ITEMS A little boy was born prematurely Sunday night to Mr. and Mrs. Earl Vernon. Mrs. Vernon is reported getting along nicely. We extend our sympathy. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Bieber of Susanville came up to attend the funeral of Harold Steward. Mrs. Bieber is a sister of Mrs. Steward. They were accompanied by a son and daughter. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Hobbs and family were visitors at Ashland, Oregon over the weekend. Mr. and Mrs. H. K. Steward of Sacramento came up to attend the funeral of Harold Steward. They returned home Sunday. “Bill” Steward was on his way to Arizona when the news of Harold’s death reached him, so he came back up with Mr. and Mrs. Steward. Dame Rumor, that fickle old gal, says we can expect another leap year wedding about Thanksgiving. Boys look out only six weeks. JOSEPH BECK PASSES Madison, Wisconsin – Funeral services for Joseph D. Beck, 70, state commissioner of the agriculture and markets and former congressman from the 7th district, of Wisconsin, for eight years, will be held Wednesday at Viroqua. The eulogy will be delivered by Senator Robert M. LaFollette, Jr., son of “Old Bob” La Fallette, who was the commissioner’s close friend. The Rev. Paul White will officiate. Members of the department of markets will be pallbearers. Beck died here Sunday of heart disease. Joseph Beck was a nephew of Mrs. Carrie O. Wood, of this place; he visited here in June 1927. (4:6) ----------------------- LOCAL ITEMS OF INTEREST TO ALL Mrs. M. J. McCulley, mother of Mrs. W. G. Rea and Mrs. Glen Ward and Messrs. L. E., R. E. and Elmer McCulley all of this valley is spending this week visiting at the various homes. Mr. and Mrs. Somer Beeson of Davis Creek, were Cedarville visitors last Sunday. It is reported that the Beesons have purchased a ranch in the Likely section. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 1936 ISSUES LICENSES Bob Smith, County Clerk, issued the following marriage licenses this week: Thomas A. Reneau of Washington and Kathryn Beebe of Cedarville. Charles Dameron and Roberta Heard, both of Lake City. Adelie Marion Webb and Mildred Goodwin of Cedarville. SURPRISE VALLEY CLAIMS OLDEST MARRIED COUPLE Thanksgiving time reminds us each year that we have many things to be thankful for. The Nation rejoices that we live in the most peaceful country in the world, each and every citizen has the right to live his own life where and how he sees fit. Surprise Valley, this week, gives thanks that we still have a few pioneer residents living who spent valley and who have been respected their lives in this peaceful, fertile and loved by all who had the pleasure of knowing them for so many years. Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Parman of Eagleville, are one of the best known examples of Pioneer stock, who braved the dangers of crossing the Plains at a time when those who ventured West were taking their lives in their own hands. It is a compliment to Modoc County to look back over the many years, these lovable characters have resided in peace and quiet in the County. They have raised a large family in this valley and at no time have they seen fit to cast their lot elsewhere. Mr. and Mrs. Parman now claim the distinction of being the oldest couple living, who were married in the County and still reside here. Mr. Parman came to Surprise Valley in 1871 and settled near Eagleville, adjoining the ranch on which he has made his home for so many years. His first farming venture was on the Vaughn place, as a partner of A. C. Vaughn. In 1873, he was married to Dora Vaughn and moved to the ranch adjoining the Vaughn place, where he now resides. Mr. Parman, now 86 years of age, is still an active rancher. Although he has given up the modern means of transportation and has gone back to the mode of travel he knew so well in the days gone by, he comes to town driving his faithful horse. Old “Dobin” knows the way to Eagleville as well as his driver and mud, snow or rain does not hinder them in the leas. He does not need headlights at night and “blowouts”, rough roads and other inconveniences announced by the modern rancher does not enter into the life of this pioneer resident. Mr. and Mrs. Parman have raised six children, three boys and three girls. One son and one daughter have passed away, but the remainder are still living in the county. Mr. Parman crossed the Plains at the age of seven years. His mother died at child birth during the trip to California and was buried reroute. The baby however survived. Three years ago Mr. and Mrs. Parman celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary at the Community Hall in Eagleville. There were more than three hundred residents of the valley at the affair, all of whom had known and loved this pioneer couple for many, many years. Mr. Parman filled out the unexpected term of Supervisor Merryfield, who resigned 20 years ago and was then elected to another term. He served six years. During this time he was one of the first good roads boosters of the county and made many trips to neighboring county seats in the interest of good roads. Mr. Parman has seen the west grow from the days of ox teams to the present state of modern transportation and conveniences not dreamed of in the days of the pioneer. He has visioned the growth of this valley from a few scattered ranch houses to the present time. He has lived the life of a true American, as well as a loyal and loving father and husband. His path has not been long in miles, but it has been thoroughly beaten and his character and good deeds would cover pages and will be written and remembered for many years to come. On this thanksgiving the Record joins with hundreds of others who have known Mr. and Mrs. Parman, in wishing that the remainder of their days be spent in the thoughtfulness for others, the peace and quiet of the land they have loved so many years and that they may enjoy many more Thanksgivings in the cheerful manner that reigns over their household today. -------------------------- LOSES ARM Pat Harkins, well known Modoc farmer had an arm amputated at the County hospital this week. He had an infection in a thumb. The thumb was amputated and later arm had to be removed. At the present time, his condition is satisfactory. RENEAU – BEEBE NUPTILS Thomas A. Reneau of Washington D. C. and Kathryn M. Beebe were married at the home of Mrs. Effie Sizer, aunt of the bride at 9:45 a. m., November 25. Present at the wedding were: Vincel S. Beebe and the bride’s mother, Grace L. Beebe who were witnesses. Rev. Virgil A. Vinyard officiated. The newlyweds departed immediately after the ceremony for Washington, where they will reside in the future. LOCAL MAN IS KILLED IN NEW MEXICO Milton Sharp, son of J. W. Sharp of Modesto, Cal., formerly of Cedarville, was killed in an auto wreck last week in Eunice, N. M., where he has resided for several years. He owned a stock ranch and raised thoroughbred Hereford cattle. His brother, Cal was called to his bedside: he lived a few days after the accident: he would have been 58 years old the 2nd of December. He is survived by his father, J. W. Sharp, Alla, his sister and two brothers, Dalton of Modesto and Cal of Fresno. His boyhood was spent in Surprise Valley and he had many friends here. (1:7) ---------------------- LAKE CITY ITEMS Mr. and Mrs. George Gens left here last weekend for San Jose, where they will make their future home. They will be sadly missed by their many friends here, who wish for them the very best in their new location. Lloyd Wimer had the misfortune to receive a bad scold while setting traps near the hot springs. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Wilson and family left here last week for Alturas where they will make their home. Their son Tommy remains here with his Grandmother Brown, till she leaves to be with her mother at Fossil, Oregon. Aunt Nannie Daniels left here last week for the bay region, where she will visit for sometime her children. Mr. and Mrs. William Hull came up after her. May she have a lovely visit and come back smiling and happy to us, we will miss her sadly. Mrs. Josh Hutchinson was here visiting with her mother “Aunt” Jane Jones. She attended church at the Baptist church while here. LOCAL ITEMS OF INTEREST TO ALL Born at Boise, Idaho, November 12, 1936 to Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Vaughn, a daughter – Lois Evelyn: weight 8-1/2 pounds. Henry Kober, Bidwell merchant, had the misfortune of tipping his car over on its side as he was returning home from the opening of the bay bridge. Neither he nor his wife were injured. Ray Brams and Sid Street drove to San Francisco last week to attend the “Bridge Opening” celebration. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ CA-Old-News ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ NewspaperAbstracts.com - Finding our ancestors in the news! TM http://www.NewspaperAbstracts.com