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=32034 Submitted by: deesar Article Title: Surprise Valley Record Article Date: April 1936 Article Description: Article Text: THURSDAY, APRIL 2, 1936 ALTURAS ITEMS OF INTEREST Four inches of snow was reported on Cedar Pass Sunday afternoon. Road also reported slick in that area. Mrs. Etta C. Pepperdine, Modoc’s County treasurer, underwent a minor operation at the Woodland Clinic last week. She is now able to care for her duties as Treasurer. Mrs. Hazel Roberts of Alturas had her thumb taken off last week. She had cut the member, which became infected, necessitating amputation. Dr. Coppedge, who recently underwent a major operation, is now able to be about his work. Mrs. Mary Wade last week had the misfortune of falling and breaking her arm. She resides with her daughter, Mrs. John Street. MARRIED AT RENO LAST WEEK Folks about Alturas these days are congratulating Ed Ghrist on announcement of his marriage to Madeline Hill of Reno, which took place in the “biggest little city in the World, ” last week. The marriage license was issued on the 24th of March. Ed was formerly a resident of Cedarville and has a lot of friends here who wish him happiness and success. WOMAN AUTHORITY ON INDIAN LORE DIES IN LASSEN Funeral services were conducted at Susanville last Friday for Mrs. Viola Roseberry, 77, an early day resident of Lassen County and native of Siskiyou, who died at her home in Susanville Wednesday. Mrs. Roseberry gained a wide reputation for her knowledge of Indian lore and history. She possessed one of the finest collections of Indian baskets in California. She was preceded in death seventeen years ago by her husband, Thomas A. Roseberry, old-time State Assemblyman. She leaves two daughters, Mrs. George N. McDow of Susanville and Mrs. Robert Knipper of Modesto; a son t. A. Roseberry of Santa Ana and a brother, Frank Lowrey of Portland. There are seven grandchildren. – Advocate (1:2) --------------------- R. H. HOVEY DIES AFTER ACCIDENT Richard H. Hovey, 57, of Klamath Falls, a prominent lumberman of southern Oregon and Superior California, died in Alturas last Thursday. His death was due to an attack of pneumonia suffered while he was in a hospital recovering from injuries he received in an automobile accident Wednesday afternoon. Hovey was a partner in the Walker-Hovey Lumber Company with mills at Klamath Falls and at Canby, Cal. and extensive timber holdings in Superior California and southern Oregon. According to reports it is stated that Hovey tried to avoid a collision with an oncoming car near Hackamore, Cal., and his machine overturned in a ditch. He suffered fractures of two ribs, bruised mouth and had several teeth knocked out. He was found by two Hackamore Civilian Conservation Corps Camp officers, Lieutenant Russie Vincent and Sergeant Carl Obst, about a mile from his wrecked car, when he had lain down to rest after walking from the scene of the accident. He leaves a wife and a son, Charles. (1:2) ---------------------- GEORGE J. WENTZELL DIES AT PAISLEY George J. Wentzell, former resident of Surprise Valley died at his home in Paisley, Oregon, on March 21, 1936, after an extended illness of many months. Mr. Wentzell was born September 8, 1869, at Wig Lane, New Jersey; He was married to Mary E. Johnson of Bridgton, New Jersey on December 13, 1892. To this union were born five children, Thomas R. Wentzell of Roseville, Calif., Mabel M. Wilson, of Cedarville, Calif., Edna C. Dunn, and Ruth Wentzell of Paisley, Oregon, also Grace E. Holland, who preceded her father in death on November 12, 1932. Mr. Wentzell entered the university in Malaga, New Jersey in the year 1890 and continued his work there till 1901, when he was ordained in the California Conference, after which he served two years as pastor at Placerville, two years at Greenville, California, and four years as pastor of the Cedarville M. E. Church. In 1909, he became a member of the Oregon Conference and served his last year in the ministry in Lakeview, Oregon. Due to ill health, he was forced to retire from active work in 1911, but still retained his membership in the Oregon Conference of which he was a member at ! the time of his death. Death came after prolonged illness of eight months. He passed away on March 21, 1936, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Edna Dunn, at Paisley, Oregon, at the age of 66 years, 6 months and 13 days. Besides the immediate family, he leaves one sister, Mrs. Mary E. Hamilton of Los Angeles and brother, Clifford Wentzell of Bridgton, New Jersey. (1:3) ---------------------- Tom Ballard received a clipping from a Texas newspaper in which an account was given of his father celebrating his 87th birthday. His father is a farmer and still feeds cattle and does other work. T. B. WAKEFIELD DIES AT LAKEVIEW Theodore Buchanan Wakefield was born in Iowa, May 30, 1858 and passed away at the Lakeview hospital, Tuesday March 24, 1936 at the age of 78 years and ten months. He moved with his parents to Missouri, when he was 4 years of age and from there to Alturas, California when he was 21. He was united in marriage to Miss Ida Cooper at Alturas on May 30, 1880. Surviving are, his wife, Mrs. Ida Wakefield of Adel; three sons, Irvin and James of Adel and Grover of Tacoma, Washington. Seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild and a brother at Elmer, Washington. He was a highly respected citizen, a member of the Masonic Lodge of Lakeview, in good standing and for many years, he served as county commissioner of Lake County, Oregon. Funeral services were held this morning at the Methodist Church with Rev. Fletcher Cannell, officating. Interment was made at Fort Bidwell Friday the 27th of March. (1:6) ---------------------- NEW POSTMASTER TAKES CHARGE OF OFFICE WEDNESDAY MORNING Heath Stanley, editor of the record for the past eight years, yesterday took over his duties as Postmaster of the Cedarville post-office, succeeding Thomas J. Wylie, who has held the position for twenty-one years. Stanley was appointed as acting postmaster on March 21st, James A. Farley, postmaster general and on April 1st, assumed the position to which he has been appointed. LAKE CITY NEWS NOTES Mr. and Mrs. Hull brought “Aunt” Nannie Daniels home from Alameda last week. Mrs. Daniels seems much better; Mr. and Mrs. Hull returned home Saturday. Mrs. Gertrude Muzzy is not so well at this writing. Friends of the Roy Coatney’ have been congratulating them upon the arrival of the dear little Irish woman at the General Hospital, Alturas upon Saint Patrick’s Day, March 17th. NOTICE OF PRESUMPTION OF DEATH: Notice is hereby given the County Court of the State of Oregon for the County of Union, did on the 11th day of March 1936, in the matter therein pending, wherein Nora Noah by petition prayed a decree of said court establishing the presumption of death of Walter Richardson not heard from for more than seven years and appointing her the administrator of his estate, did decree such presumption of death on evidence therein heard at said time; and the said Walter Richardson, presumed to be dead, if alive, or any other person for him, is hereby notified to furnish to the said County Court, at La Grande, Oregon satisfactory evidence of his continuance in life, within twelve weeks from the last publication of this notice. The last heard from him was at or near Cedarville, Modoc County, California. The last publication is April 2nd, 1936. Nora Noah, Petitioner La Grande, Oregon BLACK WIDOW SPIDER IS DEAD Mrs. Terry’s (Merrill Record) pet black widow spider met death last week, according to the following item from the record – “The black widow spider in the Record office since last summer has met with a violent death. This week she was noticed lying in the bottom of the jar, looking like a very dead spider but to make certain we lifted the lid of the stove and dropped her in where there were still a few warm coals. There is a small hole in the side of the stove and in a few minutes the widow was seen galloping across the floor of the office. Wilson Lee jumped one of his No. 7’s on her and now we can state positively that the black widow spider is no more. We also warn that no one should be deceived by an appearance of death of these spiders, for they certainly can come to life with just a little warmth.” NEWS NOTES FROM NEW PINE CREEK The two-year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Taylor died at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Carroll Mulkey last Thursday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Taylor, who live at Willow Ranch visited at the Mulkey home and the little child fell asleep and Mr. and Mrs. Taylor decided to leave him there until morning when they intended to come back, so when Mrs. Taylor looked to see if the child was covered up, found the little one dead. The funeral was held at Alturas Sunday at 2 P. M. The writer joins friends of this young couple in extending sympathy. (4:3) Mrs. Maude Butler is on the sick list at this writing, but nothing serious. We are glad to learn that Riley Wood is back to his home again after an operation for ruptured appendix. Mrs. Cecil Jackson and Mrs. Lyle Bishop of Oakland and George Miller of Westwood arrived here last Saturday to be with their father, George Miller, Sr., who is critically ill. Mrs. Jackson and George Jr. returned to their homes the first of the week, with Mrs. Bishop staying for a time. THURSDAY APRIL 9, 1936 FIND BODY OF HERDER LOST SINCE JANUARY The body of Mike Azparren, sheep herder, who had been missing since January 14, when he wandered away from the Jenkins High Rock ranch near Wendel, was found yesterday about six miles north of the ranch according to the announcement today by Sheriff Olin S. Johnson, says the Lassen Advocate. An extensive search was conducted for Azparren, with county officers, members of the CCC and sons of the missing man participating. However, snowstorms rendered the task of finding the man virtually impossible. Details of the discovery of the body have not yet been learned by the Sheriff’s office. (1:1) ---------------------- LAKE CITY NEWS Mrs. Esther Fitzwater and daughters, Jo and Jean, came up from McArthur Sunday to visit at the Wimer home. Mrs. Fitzwater is the daughter of Mrs. Harry Wimer. Charles and Harry Painter of Pittsburg, PA, arrived here Monday. Charles, a nephew of W. S. Painter and Harry is a grandson of Mrs. Painter. They expect to spend the summer here. Mr. and Mrs. L. Seyferth returned from Reno last Saturday, where Mrs. Seyferth went for medical treatment. We are glad to hear she is much improved in health. The many, many friends of Mrs. “Muffy” Parman are anxiously awaiting news from her bed side in the General Hospital, Alturas, where she is so ill with double pneumonia. Her sister, Mrs. Jimmie Hill, her twin brother, Warren, two sister-in-laws, Alice and Mary Parman are here, with relatives anxiously waiting to do all they can for her. Lester Vernon is able to be out and around again, after a siege of rheumatism. INJURES FOOT While herding sheep out on the Coppersmith Range, Adley Webb had the misfortune of shooting himself in the foot with a twenty-two/high powered rifle. Webb had gone to get his gun, when he sighted a couple of coyotes near his herd of sheep and in some manner the gun was accidentally discharged, striking him in the foot causing a painful wound. He was forced to walk several miles back to his camp on the injured member. Miss Gay Delmas left last Friday morning for San Francisco, where she went to get her brother, Ferd, who has been ill in a hospital in S. F. Thomas J. Wylie drove her car down for her. Born in Cedarville, Cal., April 3, 1936, to Mr. and Mrs. Johnnie, a daughter. Mrs. Harold Parman of Lake City is in the County Hospital, critically ill with double pneumonia. Her condition at this time is reported very grave. Miss Naomi Steward of Lake City, was operated on at the General Hospital in Alturas Monday, for appendicitis. Drs. Kennedy and Pate were the physicians. Mrs. Maude Hawkins of Bidwell, was visiting at the home of her daughter, Mrs. A. R. Johnstone, first of the week. FUNERAL FOR BLAST VICTIM HELD SUNDAY AFTERNOON Funeral was held from the Memorial Hall in Alturas Sunday afternoon for Joseph Allman, aged 40, who died from the effects of the injuries received when a blast exploded at the McGarva Gravel Pit, near Likely, where he was working. He was frightfully lacerated about the head and bones broken. He was county road foreman. He was an over seas veteran of the World War; he leaves a wife and four small children. He was given a military funeral by the American Legion, which was largely attended. (1:4) ---------------------- Reports from the bedside of Mr. George Miller states that his condition remains about the same. LAKE CITY NEWS NOTES Mr. and Mrs. Sam Streig are the proud parents of a six-pound boy born Sunday night, March 29th. Dr. Kennedy was the physician and Mrs. Minard Hanks the nurse. Mother and son are doing nicely but daddy is in an awful shape. Dr. Kennedy was called here last week to attend “Grandma” Streig, who was quite sick. She is better at this writing. Charles Carter is on the sick list; Dr. Kennedy is in attendance. Marion Carter has been traveling around on crutches, due to a sprained ankle. Mrs. Charles Decious of Fort Bidwell was visiting with her sister, Miss Gay Delmas, of this place, last Thursday. The many friends of Billy McCombs will be sorry to learn that he was taken to the County hospital last Saturday, suffering from an attack of pneumonia. His condition was considered serious for a time but late reports are that he is slowly improving. Mrs. Irvine Grove of Eagleville was taken to the General Hospital in Alturas Saturday, suffering with an attack of pneumonia. PETERSON-JOHNSON – In Meridian, Sutter County, February 3, 1936, Miss Esther Peterson of Fort Bidwell, Modoc County, to Darius Johnson, of Meridian. The wedding was scheduled to be held in Reno, Nevada February 16th. NEWS NOTES FROM NEW PINE CREEK Married at Lakeview, Oregon, March 29, 1936, Robert L. Moore of New Pine Creek and Mrs. Carol Haney. Congratulations. THURSDAY, APRIL 16, 1936 LAKE CITY NEWS NOTES Mesdames Carrie Wimer and June Streif were Alturas visitors Saturday. Mrs. Streif took in the Trustee’s meeting at that place. Miss Naomi Steward is reported as not convalescing as nicely as her many friends would wish. Mrs. Tom Painter was taken to Alturas Monday for an x-ray examination. Mrs. Painter has not been very well for the past four weeks. HIGH GRADE MINER IS DEAD Bill Nance, High Grade miner and sign painter, is working in Alturas this week. He informed the Plaindealer William Broaddus, owner of the North Star group of mines in High Grade is in the East on business. He also informed us of the death of Matt J. Holt, his mining partner of 25-years and well known in the New Pine Creek Section. (1:1) John Reynolds is now managing Miller’s Grocery, on the highway in the western part of town, during Mr. Miller’s illness. PNEUMONIA PATIENTS NOW ON THE MEND Mrs. Harold Parman of Fort Bidwell, who has been critically ill in the General Hospital with pneumonia is reported improving and is now able to sit up in bed. W. A. McCombs, who for a time was critically ill at the hospital, is also reported to be on the mend and hopes to be out of the hospital within a few days. Miss Naomi Steward, who underwent a major operation at the General Hospital in Alturas, is still seriously ill and her condition is reported grave at this writing. George Miller came up from Westwood Monday evening to visit his father, George S. Miller, who is ill. FORMER RESIDENT PASSES Charlie Allenwood of Eureka passed away at that place recently following a short illness of but four days with pneumonia. Mrs. Sarah Allenwood of Fort Bidwell and Harry Wilson of Cedarville, relatives of the deceased attended the funeral held at Eureka. (1:5) WILLIAM DOSS OF BIDWELL DIES SUDDENLY LAST FRIDAY William Doss of Bidwell died suddenly last Friday at his home in Bidwell. His funeral was held last Saturday at that place, Rev. Virgil Vinyard of Cedarville conducting the services. William Joel Doss was born in Gainesville, Texas, August 26, 1865. He was aged 70 years, 7 months and 16 days at the time of his passing, April 10, 1936. He was married at Goshen, Arkansas, December 25, 1890 to Mrs. Mattie Phillips. To this union were born three daughters and six sons. His wife, two daughters and five sons survive him, also fifteen grandchildren. He came to California with his family in 1894, when he settled at Fort Bidwell and has lived there since that time. He made a host of friends who mourn his passing. (1:5) ----------------------- NEWS NOTES FROM NEW PINE CREEK The many friends of Matt J. Holt here were surprised to hear of his death. Mr. Holt for many years spent the summer at High Grade and was a partner of William D. Nance; they owned the Big Four property. (2:3) Mrs. W. H. Cannon took suddenly ill and at this writing is reported to be very sick. Marcus Partin had the misfortune of having a leg broken by a horse falling with him on the highway last week. This community was shocked Monday morning to learn that another one of our lady citizens passed suddenly. Mrs. William H. Cannon took suddenly ill Saturday evening and passed away about 11 A. M. Sunday night. The funeral arrangements were not completed at this writing and we hope to give full particulars next week. (2:3) J. C. Sherrard, wife and daughter, Imogene, spent Sunday, the 5th, cat-fishing near Valley Falls. They caught 165 fish, ranging from 6 to 14 inches. Our good local citizens, Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Oliver left Sunday, 5th, via Klamath Falls, where they took the train at 6:50 for Yuba City, after having received a wire that Mr. Oliver’s brother, A. J. Oliver, had died in that city. (2:3) Dr. and Mrs. Bishop left for Berkeley Tuesday morning taking Mr. George Miller, where he will enter a hospital and receive treatment. THURSDAY, APRIL 23, 1936 LAKE CITY NEWS NOTES Judge Franklin spent the weekend visiting with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ab Franklin at Alturas. Tom Painter left Wednesday morning, where he will secure medical treatment for his throat. We understand he will enter a Veterans’ Hospital somewhere in the bay region. We understand Mrs. Harold Parman, who has been very ill with pneumonia at the hospital at Alturas is so improved we may expect her home this week. We also understand Miss Naomi Steward is somewhat improved. Mr. Ernest Chandler of Willow Ranch spent Sunday with daughter, Mrs. Lester Vernon. ATTEND FUNERAL OF GEORGE W. HANAN AT PAISLEY, OREGON Mrs. Grace Stanley and Roy Stanley and wife attended the funeral of George W. Hanan, last Tuesday, the 14th inst. at Paisley, Oregon. He died at the Lakeview Hospital April 12th at the age of 59 years, six months and 10 days. Death followed a long illness. He was born at Paisley on October 10, 1876. His boyhood was spent in Lake and Klamath Counties and in neighboring California towns. In 1909, he was married to Nellie Stanley of Cedarville. To this union were born four children, Louise Walkley, Emma and Frank Hanan all of Paisley and a baby boy, who died in 1920 at the age of few weeks. He is survived by his children and several brothers and sisters. (1:3) ---------------------- Ivan Doss returned to Fresno last Friday afternoon, after remaining here for a short time. Doss came up to attend the funeral of his father, who passed away recently at Fort Bidwell. NEWS NOTES FROM NEW PINE CREEK Mrs. William H. Cannon, who passed away on Sunday night April 12th, was laid to rest in New Pine Creek cemetery on Wednesday the 15th. The funeral services were conducted at the local Baptist Church with W. S. Gulding officiating. A large crowd of sorrowing friends paid their last respects to our beloved citizen who was a kind and devoted wife, Mother and an upright citizen, who will be missed throughout this part of the country. Francis Elizabeth Gallagher was born in Harney County, April 6th, 1871 and died April 12, 1936. Aged 65 years, and 6 days at the time of her death. She came to Goose Lake Valley in her early childhood, where she lived most of the time since. She was married to William Henry Cannon December 2, 1890 and to this union seven children were born, six girls and one boy, all surviving her. Besides her husband, six sisters, three brothers and nineteen grandchildren, three brothers preceded her in death by several years. Her children are Mrs. Ella Clark, New Pine Creek, Oregon; Mrs. Bertha Ballard, New Pine Creek, Oregon; Criss Cannon, Willow ranch, California; Mrs. Sadie Addington, Alturas, California; Mrs. Orvilla Buhl, New Pine Creek, Oregon; Mrs. Mae Addington, Alturas, California; and Mable Kee, Grants Pass, Oregon. All of these were born within seven miles of one another. Mrs. Cannon was much loved by all who knew her. She leaves a large host of friends to mourn her passing. (2:4) ---------------------- LOCALS Jesse Stevens of Eagleville last Saturday, while pruning trees had the misfortune of injuring his hand with the pruning shears. Dr. Kennedy treated the lacerated hand. Raymond Turner was called to Winters last week on account of the serious illness of his mother, Mrs. Sallie Turner. He returned home, his mother being somewhat better. Mrs. Florence Mullins has been confined to her home. She has been ill with influenza. THURSDAY, APRIL 30, 1936 GEORGE FISHER PASSES AWAY Modoc friends of George Fisher, former resident of Alturas, where he was born and reared, will regret to hear of his death in San Diego on March 23. Members of his family in this section had not been notified of his death and learned of it only last week. He had been ill for sometime and blind for a number of years. Deceased was a resident of Cedarville in his younger years, during which time he plied his trade as a blacksmith. While residing here he married Miss Bessie Wood. He leaves a daughter by his first wife, Bessie Wood Fisher and a daughter and son who with his second wife survive him. Besides these he leaves three sisters in Alturas, Mrs. Jack Thomas, Mrs. Leon Estes and Mrs. Hazzie Scott. Two brothers live in Sacramento; two sisters, Mrs. Mattie Collier and Mrs. Sadie Lester live at Chico and another sister, Mrs. Iva Layton lives at Westwood. George was reputed to have been one of the county’s outstanding ball players in his youth. (1:1) --------------------- ALTURAS NOTES E. Pickard, editor of the Adin Argus suffered a stroke last week. He is better at this writing. LAKE CITY NEWS NOTES Mrs. Gertrude Golden and small son of San Diego are visiting at the home of Mrs. Goldens’ parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harve Darst. Mr. J. W. Franklin took his son Clendon to Alturas last week, where he was operated upon for hernia at the Modoc General Hospital. Last report he is doing nicely. Harry G. Ward returned home Saturday from San Francisco, where he went for treatment. We have been informed his hand did not respond to grafting as well as Dr.’s wished. Mr. and Mrs. C. V. Muzzy will leave here Wednesday for San Francisco, where Mrs. Muzzy will undergo treatment in the University of California Hospital. Mrs. Nannie Daniels, Mrs. Roy Hobbs, Mrs. Thelma Childs and daughter, Misses Phyllis and Barbara Hobbs, Raymond and Gladys Congrase, were Ashland visitors Saturday returning Sunday. While there they visited Neil Heard, who has been so very ill. Mr. Heard is much better, but is on a strict diet and is very weak. His trouble was ulcers of the stomach. Harry Rinehart is confined to his home on account of illness. Al Norton is going around these days with the help of a cane due to a badly sprained ankle. Mrs. Lizzie Jurrell is seriously ill at this writing with pneumonia. Arch Johnstone, who was quite badly injured by a bronco horse about three weeks ago, which resulted in a broken pelvic bone, is now able to be up and around with the aid of crutches. Late reports from Mr. George Miller, who was taken to San Francisco recently for medical treatment, state he is not improving as rapidly as hoped for following an operation. NEWS NOTES FROM NEW PINE CREEK MRS. JENNIE HALEY PASSES AWAY IN FAIRPORT Mrs. Jennie Haley passed away last Friday at her home in Fairport, California. The funeral took place from the local Baptist Church at 3:30 Sunday afternoon. Rev. W. S. Goulding officiated. Mrs. Jennie Haley was born in Butningville, Lassen County, California, October 2, 1862. Passed away at Fairport, Modoc County, April 23, 1936. Aged 73 years, six months and 21 days. Her father was Francis Marion Hostetter, captain of an Immigrant train from Iowa. He brought across the old Oregon Trail to Honey Lake in Lassen County in the days of ’49. Mrs. Haley was one of 10 children, two of which were born in Iowa and the others in Honey Lake Valley. She was the last of this family. Her father, together with Peter Lassen (whom Lassen County was named after) and Mr. Root, first Governor of California, built the first sawmill in Lassen County. Her grandfather, John Bradley, passed away at the age of 104 and was one of the original Vigilantes in Lassen County. In 1878 or ’79, Jennie E. Hostetter was united in marriage to James Leander Haley in Susanville and to this union were born four children, two boys and two girls. There remains to mourn her death James Edward Haley and Mrs. Myrtle LaGena, besides a host of friends. (4:3) ------------------------- MRS. EDITH ALEXANDER PASSES AWAY SUNDAY Death again claimed one of our pioneer women Sunday morning, in the passing of Mrs. Edith Alexander of New Pine Creek. Funeral arrangements have not been completed as yet. (4:3) ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ CA-Old-News ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ NewspaperAbstracts.com - Finding our ancestors in the news! TM http://www.NewspaperAbstracts.com