June 8, 2005 Looking Back is a regular feature of the Modoc County Record, a weekly newspaper, published in Alturas, CA. The following is transcribed from the May 26 2005 issue. Looking Back 91 Years Ago � 1914 THE STATE Railway Commission has ordered, on petition from people in Alturas, that a depot for passengers be established on both sides of Modoc Street where the railroad intersects�. James T. Negle (should be Negley) has resigned as manager of the Alturas Tigers and R.R. Rice has taken on the job. Last Sunday the team journeyed to Canby in the Rice and Crisler Hotel bus where they won over Canby 8 to 4. The Board of Supervisors has at last awarded a bid for the construction of the new courthouse in Alturas. It will go to the S.N. Concano (sic) Co. of San Francisco for a general bid of $81,444. The contractor promises completion before the snow flies. The style will be reinforced concrete with marble pillars�. Renshaw has delivered new Overlands in Cedarville this week to Frank Steward, Roy Baker, and William Heard. 71 Years Ago � 1934 THE GRAMMAR school board has named the following teachers for hiring this fall: Leon Johnson, Principal; Catherine Gloster, Dorothy Gloster, Mary Mullins, Evelyn Milligan, Ella Gloster, Edith Armor, Harold Want, Edson Caldwell, and Leon B. Lewis, music instructor�. Hart�s Five and Ten Cent Store has opened for business in Alturas�. In 7th grade elections this week, John Weber was elected class president, John Kelly, hall monitor and Robert Ehrmann class reporter�. Temperatures soared close t the 90 mark all week in Alturas I had all but Ella Gloster, as teachers in the Alturas Grammar School. My Grandmother ran a board and room house in Alturas and Hal Want was one of her guests. Edson Caldwell left Alturas shortly after that year. 30 years later I was in a graduate class, at Sacramento State College, on counseling, and the professor talked about his first teaching job and how he had an Indian girl in class that he caught tattooing herself with pen and ink. I just blurted out that this was Enid Peedy. He looked at me very carefully and then responded, yes, and you are Ronnie Morgan from Alturas and I lived across the street from you. Edson and I collaborated on a publication several years later, and we remained in close contact until his death. Also, Leon Johnson and Evelyn (Dolly) Milligan later married. I believe that she still lives in Alturas. Bob Ehrman (correct spelling) moved to Sacramento to attend high school. In 1950 he was the assistant track coach at C.K. McClatchy High School in Sacramento. We had been friends in Alturas and we resumed our friendship in Sacramento at that time. Bob returned to Alturas late in the 1970�s as their new Probation Officer. He only stayed a year and when he returned he told me that the old saying, �You can never go home again� was true, as his experience in returning to Modoc to work, proved. He loved Modoc County, but was never accepted back when he returned. See you all again next week. Ron Morgan

Frederick James Prinz McCloud resident, Frederick James Prinz, 54, passed away May 26, 2005, at his residence. A memorial service is 11 a.m. June 11, at McCloud Hoo Hoo Park. Frederick was born March 29, 1951, in Adin. He had resided in McCloud for 40 years. Frederick worked for Franklin Logging and CLT Logging in Grenada. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. Survivors include children, Mark Prinz, of Star, Idaho and Scott and Jennifer Prinz, both of McCloud; and siblings, Randy, Martin, Christopher, Michelle and John Prinz, and Marie Long, all of McCloud. Memorial contributions may be made to Mercy Hospice, 914 Pine St., Mount Shasta, CA. 96067. Mt. Shasta Memorial Chapel is in charge of arrangements. Wednesday, June 1, 2005 - Siskiyou Daily News ~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Modoc County, California "The Last Frontier" www.rh2o.com/modoc --- Our outgoing mail is checked by avast! AntiVirus. Avast! Is Free To Home Users.

Harold Norman Courtney Harold Norman Courtney, 72, passed away May 24, 2005 at Surprise Valley Hospital, Cedarville, CA. Norm was born on November 8, 1932 to William and Oline Courtney in Greenville, Texas. At the age of one, the family moved west to Cedarville, CA. They lived at the Mulot place and Norm remembers carrying water from Owl Creek. He attended Eagleville schools where sports were his favorite subject. He worked at the Bear Ranch for Charlie Nolan for three years and enjoyed his favorite pastimes of riding horses and fishing For two years he served his country in the infantry during the Korean War. In 1956, Norm went to work for PG&E in San Jose. He moved to Redding while still working for PG&E where he enjoyed his working family and friends at the Shack. He later married Bobby Jean to whom three girls were born: Wendy, Cheryl, and Patty After retiring, he moved back to Eagleville and prided himself in making coffee for the Morning Coffee Club and keeping the town ditches clean. He enjoyed fishing Newland and Bear creeks Norm was preceded in death by his parents, Bill and Oline and brothers; Ronnie and Pete. He is survived by a sister, Ellen in Oklahoma; a brother Cecil and family in Gerlach, and a brother Buddy and family in Greenville, and daughter Cheryl of Redding A memorial service was held at Eagleville Community Church on May 31. Donations in his memory may be sent to Eagleville Community Church, P.O. Box 234, Eagleville, CA 96110 or Eagleville Volunteer Fire Department, Eagleville, CA 96110. ~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Modoc County, California "The Last Frontier" www.rh2o.com/modoc --- Our outgoing mail is checked by avast! AntiVirus. Avast! Is Free To Home Users.

May 28, 2005 Looking Back is a regular feature of the Modoc County Record, a weekly newspaper, published in Alturas, CA. The following is transcribed from the May 19 2005 issue. Looking Back 111 Years Ago � 1894 BERT SPICER is now proprietor of the Alturas-Lakeview stage line, having taken possession last Saturday. 91 Years Ago � 1914 SUPERVISORS will meet again this week to advertise for bids on the new courthouse. This is the third go-round and it�s hoped a bidder can be found that can get the work started this spring�. School has at last resumed in Cedarville following a smallpox epidemic. Most all of the schools in the county have now closed for summer vacation. Miss Catherine Gloster will teach a private school this summer. 71 Years Ago � 1934 RAY METHVIN has graduated from the Curtis Wright flying school in Los Angeles. � Professor P.A. Sample of New Pine Creek High School has been named an active member in the California Writer�s Club. 51 Years Ago � 1954 Jim Reid is the new Mayor of Alturas�. Ingraham�s Hardware is all ready for a gala Grand Opening of their new off Main Street store�. Temperatures soared to 85 above in Alturas this week�. The V.A. has given an OK to Wes Judy to build 16 Veteran�s homes in Alturas. 31 Years Ago � 1974 Ernie Hawes, a veteran scouter in the Pit River district of the Modoc Area Council, was awarded the coveted Order of the Silver Beaver. The Silver Beaver award is the highest award that scout council can present and only a limiter number are given each year to deserving scouters. Several items have caught my eye in this weeks Looking Back. See where Bert Spicer bought the stage line 111 years ago. Now notice the opening of Ingraham�s new store in 1954. Bert (Bertie) Spicer, son of the 1894 Bert Spicer was a partner in the new Ingraham store with Lovell Ingraham. Also the year 1954 reminds me that my son has a birthday this June and he was born in 1952. I guess that I am really looking back. Two of my teachers are again listed in this issue: Catherine Gloster (Miss Catherine) and good old Pap Sample. He was the Principal of the New Pine Creek high school before it was closed and then transferred to good old Modoc Union High School. Both are memorable teachers. I started life as a �leftie�. Miss Catherine did not allow any lefties in her first grade, so I had to switch to the right hand. I have been screwed up ever since, and my penmanship is proof. I am not positive, but I believe those vet homes were built on 12 acres of land that I once owned, and traded for a brand new 1949 Chevrolet. The wisdom of youth.

Ron, Thank you for adding your comments to these newspaper articles. I like reading them more than I do the articles--it makes the people really come alive. Again, Thank You, and please continue the comments! Janece Carter Streig streig3@aol.com _http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~jcstreig/_ (http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~jcstreig/) "Genealogy is life in the past lane." Family Names: Amidon, Bogue, Buffington, Carter, Chapman, Darrow, DeHart, Dodge, Eaton, Elwood, Fairbanks, Fell, Firby, Grout, Hudson, Kelsey, McCracken, Mott, Painter, Reynard, Rodabaugh, Shottenkirk, Slaughter, Smith, Spencer, Stockdill, Swan, Trafton, Wollenberg, Wollenlurge, Woodbury, Wright, Wullbrandt

Ron, I would like to add my Thank You for your wonderful memory notes. It makes us "kids" feel as if we also knew them. Please keep up the good work. Billie ~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Modoc County, California "The Last Frontier" www.rh2o.com/modoc --- Our outgoing mail is checked by avast! AntiVirus. Avast! Is Free To Home Users.

--- "Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds" <r3346@sunset.net> wrote: > At first I though I may have typed this one... > > RUSHFORD is RACHFORD > > CINTROLL is CANTRALL > > CHASE some records show it spelled CHACE. > > > ~~~~~~ > >> IN MODOC COUNTY > >> ALTURAS (Modoc Co.), June 3 - Marriage licenses > have been issued in Modoc > >> County this week to Buffington A. CHASE, aged 23 > years, and Minnie P. > >> FORD, > >> aged 18 years, both residents of Adin, Modoc > County; and John C. > >> RUSHFORD, > >> aged 35 years, and Maud E. CINTROLL, aged 21 > years, both of Alturas. Buff Chase, a real dandy dresser, operated a dry goods store in Adin for many years. About 1940, he, and one of his sons, set up a mens store on the nw cornier of Modoc and main Streets in Alturas. They did a pretty good business until the war started and then they went back to Adin. One of Buffs granadchildren still resides in Alturas, ___Chace, a retired dentist son of Jack Chase, also a dentist. His mother was Luella McCully, long time Surprise Valley residents. John "Uncle Johnie" Rachford was a brother of Ella Sloss. Uncle Johnie was a saddelmaker and a harnes maker. I purchased my first saddle from Uncle Johnie, and he furnished all of my horse equipment for many years. He was a very nice and a gracious man. Ron Morgan

At first I though I may have typed this one... RUSHFORD is RACHFORD CINTROLL is CANTRALL CHASE some records show it spelled CHACE. ~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Modoc County, California "The Last Frontier" www.rh2o.com/modoc --- Our outgoing mail is checked by avast! AntiVirus. Avast! Is Free To Home Users. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds" <r3346@sunset.net> To: <CAMODOC-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, May 26, 2005 2:01 PM Subject: [CAMODOC] Fw: [NORCAL] Sac Bee Jan 3 1905 > > > > ~~~~~~ > Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds > Modoc County, California > "The Last Frontier" > www.rh2o.com/modoc > --- > Our outgoing mail is checked by avast! AntiVirus. > Avast! Is Free To Home Users. > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Betty" <betty@unisette.com> > To: <NORCAL-L@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Thursday, May 26, 2005 11:41 AM > Subject: [NORCAL] Sac Bee Jan 3 1905 > > >> Saturday Sacramento Bee >> June 3, 1905 >> >> CUPID'S RECORD FOR THE WEEK >> Licenses To Marry Issued and Decrees of Divorce Granted in Superior >> California >> REDDING (Shasta Co.), June 3 - John SIMONIE, of Lower Lake, Lake County, >> was >> the first man to step up to the County Clerk's office with his intended >> bride and apply for a marriage license under the provisions of the new >> law. >> For ten days not a single license was issued in Shasta County until >> Simonie >> brought along Miss Myrtle Inez DACK, of Anderson, and set an example. >> Simonie stated under oath that his age was 24, and Miss Dack likewise >> took >> oath that her age was 19. Three other licenses were issued during the >> week, >> to the following couples: John H. ZEIS, aged 25, of Kennett, and Rose >> Agnes >> DOUBLECHEEK, aged 21, of Leadville, Colo; Adolph JAEGER, aged 67, and >> Miss >> Louisa KRETSCHMER, aged 67, both of Copalis, Chehalis County, Washington; >> John W. WILSON, aged 32, and Mrs. Lillie GAINER, aged 35, both of >> Kennett. >> An interlocutory decree of divorce was granted to Luella BACON in her >> suit >> against Richard P. BACON. The couple reside in De La Mar. >> Frances J. LEHOUSEE received a final decree of separation from Edwaed E. >> LEHOUSEE. >> IN TEHAMA COUNTY >> RED BLUFF (Tehama Co.), June 3 - Two marriage licenses for the week show >> that the matrimonial market is getting stronger, and there are said to be >> at >> least a half dozen couples who are contemplating such a step. The >> contracting parties are as follows: William McSHANE, 31 years old, a >> native >> of Missouri, and a resident of Lyonsville, and Bertha M. EACHUS, 23, >> years >> old, a native of California, and a resident of this city; Ruby A. >> GODBOLT, >> 25 years old, a native of Canada and a resident of Proberta, and Walter >> E. >> ROGERS, 26 years old, a native of Massachusetts and a resident of >> Anderson. >> IN MENDOCINO COUNTY >> UKIAH (Mendocino Co.), June 3 - The following marriage licenses have been >> issued during the past week; Eugene DUPONT, aged 46, and Mrs. Barbara >> RUEFF, >> aged 45, both of Gualala; Joseph N. BORDEN, aged 21, of Gualala, and Miss >> Grace D. CUTHBERTSON, aged 25, of Manchester. >> Mrs. Fannie LAHUE was granted a final decree of divorce from Edward >> LAHUE. >> IN MODOC COUNTY >> ALTURAS (Modoc Co.), June 3 - Marriage licenses have been issued in Modoc >> County this week to Buffington A. CHASE, aged 23 years, and Minnie P. >> FORD, >> aged 18 years, both residents of Adin, Modoc County; and John C. >> RUSHFORD, >> aged 35 years, and Maud E. CINTROLL, aged 21 years, both of Alturas. >> IN BUTTE COUNTY >> OROVILLE (Butte Co.), June 3 - Only one license to wed has been granted >> in >> this county the past week. It was to Raleigh HAMILTON and Miss Mattie >> DUNN, >> both of Butte County. This was the first license for Butte County under >> the >> new law, and both the bride and groom appeared before the Clerk as now >> required. >> IN YOLO COUNTY >> WOODLAND (Yolo Co.), June 3 - The following marriage licenses were issued >> by >> County Clerk HADRALL during the past week: >> William M. JONES and Sophia BARDAIN, both of Woodland; Edward H. LYON and >> Veva L. DE LANEY, both of Sacramento; Nathan BENBOW and Mrs. Sarah E. >> KRAMER, both of Winters. >> Judge GADDIS granted three divorces last Wednesday. >> John MORRELL was granted an interlocutory decree of divorce from >> Catherine >> MORRELL on the ground of desertion. >> Easter CLEGG was granted an interlocutory decree of divorce from Robert >> CLEGG on similar ground. >> Sarah JOHNSON was granted an interlocutory decree from Monroe JOHNSON on >> the ground of cruelty. >> IN EL DORADO COUNTY >> PLACERVILLE, June 3 - Alice E. FRASIER has filed her complaint in an >> action >> for divorce brought against Wm. H. FRASIER in the Superior Court of this >> county. The grounds alleged in the complaint are desertion and failure to >> provide for several years past. >> The parties were married in Sacramento in 1901. >> IN YUBA COUNTY >> MARYSVILLE, June 3 - Only one marriage license was issued in Yuba County >> this week the parties being Samuel G. HARRIS and Annie E. BROCKELMAN, >> both >> of Yuba City. >> In the divorce suit entitled Alex DOWELL vs. Viola DOWELL, the >> interlocutory decree has been made by Judge McDANIEL. >> IN SOLANO COUNTY >> Suisun, June 3 - Following marriage licenses issued during the past week: >> John JOSEPHS, 33, and Isabella DONRADO, 26, both of Benicia; Less KRAMER, >> 36, and Mabel BENBOW , 21, both of Winters; Denman BROWN, 22, and Irene >> GEARY, 28, of Vallejo. >> >> THREW GUNPOWDER INTO STOVE; EXPLOSION FOLLOWS >> NEVADA CITY (Nevada Co.), June 3 - Former Supervisor W.H. MARTIN had a >> narrow escape from serious injury yesterday morning at his residence on >> Piety Hill. The servant girl had picked up a package of gunpowder from >> the >> table the previous evening. Not knowing what it was, she threw it into >> the >> stove. Martin started to light the fire early. The explosion blew the >> stove >> into fragments, gashed his forehead and blew his eyes full of ashes. >> Everything in the kitchen was wrecked. For a time he feared that he had >> been >> blinded, but beyond painful cuts he was not hurt. >> >> 3 SMALLPOX PATIENTS SENT TO THE PEST HOUSE >> ALTURAS (Modoc Co.), June 3 - So far during the smallpox epidemic which >> exists here, only three patients have been sent to the pest house. Three >> others are at the pest house because they will not be separated from the >> afflicted. >> When Jesse PRATT, one of the first to come down with the disease, was >> quarantined, his promised bride, Miss Maud CANTRALL, went to the house >> where >> he was quarantined and, in spite of protestations, entered to take care >> of >> him. The young people then decided to have a marriage ceremony performed, >> but Health Officer Dr. STILE would not allow anyone to go to the house to >> perform the ceremony. >> Undaunted by this, the young woman still insisted upon taking care of >> him >> and was by her own wish taken to the pest house with him, as that he >> should >> receive the care which she deemed proper. >> >> ONE NEW CASE HAS BEEN REPORTED >> ALTURAS (Modoc Co.), June 3 - One new case of smallpox has been reported. >> This case is about seven miles from here. As the cases are well scattered >> over the county it requires strict quarantine regulations to suppress the >> disease, and in consequence business of all kinds feels the depression >> greatly. Business men depression greatly. Business men servance of all >> quarantine rules. (Sic) Several arrests of parties who did not wish to be >> fumigated and broke through the lines, have been made. >> >> PAID $180 FOR A BOX OF WASHERS >> NAPA (Napa Co.), June 3 - A trio of the nerviest swindlers that ever >> operated in Napa, fleeced Joseph ZERBA, an employe at the cement works, >> out >> of $180 in cash. >> Zerba is living at Napa at the Roma Hotel. Thursday and Friday he was >> not >> feeling well, and so did not go to work. Three strangers, also Italians, >> came to town, Thursday and met Zerba. One of them, a tall man, told a >> story >> of having dug up a treasure box in a field, near the railroad track, >> opposite the State Hospital, and he offered to sell the box full of gold >> to >> Zerba, and the other two confederates. All four walked down toward the >> State >> Hospital and the tall man finally agreed to sell the box for $400. Zerba >> paid out $180, in nine $20 pieces, and the two confederates, as a >> pretence >> and part of the game, paid over $220 between them. This $220 was >> undoubtedly >> used to encourage Zerba to pay over his money. >> The swindlers then told Zerba that it wouldn't do for them to be seen in >> each other's company on the return to Napa, and so two of them walked off >> down the road. Zerba and the third one started back to Napa, the stranger >> keeping the road and Zerba going to get the box of "treasure" (next line >> not >> legible). >> He soon discovered it contained nothing by iron washers. >> Hastily returning to Napa he notified the Sheriff's office. A diligent >> search is being made, but no arrests have been made. >> >> WOMAN INJURED IN RUNAWAY ACCIDENT >> NEWCASTLE (Placer Co.), June 3 - Mrs. T.E. McCARTY, wife of Principal >> McCarty of the Newcastle School, and Mrs. L.F. ATWATER, wife of the >> editor >> of the Newcastle News, were injured in a runaway yesterday. Mrs. McCarty >> was >> kicked in the head by the horse. Her face and lip were cut open and >> several >> of her teeth were loosened. >> Mrs. Atwater was badly bruised. Both were at first unable to speak, and >> it >> was feared that more serious results were to follow. >> Principal McCarty and family are old resident of Placercville, El Dorado >> County, where they have a large (article cuts off here). >> >> DIED OF PTOMAINE POISONING >> NAPA (Napa Co.), John OSTMAN, a well-known resident of Napa, died of >> ptomaine poisoning at the MALONEY place near Napa. He had eaten some >> canned >> goods at his meal and it is thought he was poisoned in that way. In spite >> of >> all that the doctor could do, he failed rapidly till the end came. Ostman >> aws a carpenter by trade. He was a native of Finland, Russia, and was 56 >> years of age. >> >> WILL BUILD NEW SMELTER >> Mining Man Informs Shasta County Board of Trade That a 1000-Ton Plant >> Will >> Be Built >> REDDING (Shasta Co.), June 3 - "Work on a 1000-ton smelter for the >> Balaklala >> Mine at Kennett will be commenced inside of sixty days," said M.E. >> DITTMAR, >> the mining man, in addressing the new Shasta County Board of Trade at its >> first meeting in this city Thursday evening. >> So positive was the speaker in his declaration, he added, that he was >> morally certain of the truth of his statement, as he had received the >> information direct from the headquarters of the Balaklala Mining Company >> in >> Salt Lake City. >> The Balaklala is a rich copper mine that lies in the same district as >> the >> Mammoth Mine, for which a 750-ton smelter is now building half a mile >> west >> of Kennett. In the same district lies also the Shasta King Mine, owned by >> the Trinity Copper Company - a Thomas W. LASWON corporation. There is >> some >> talk, too, of a smelter being near at hand for that property. At any >> rate, >> there is renewed activity at the mine, which has been idle for two or >> three >> years, while Lawson has been manipulating the stock on the Boston >> Exchange. >> There is now on the road from the Eastern manufacturers to the Shasta >> King >> the largest air compressor in the world, it is claimed. >> There is plainly "something doing" in both Balaklala and Shasta King, >> and >> the positive statement made by Mr. Dittmar before the Board of Trade is >> reassuring. >> >> SERIOUSLY INJURED IN RUNAWAY ACCIDENT >> PALO CEDRO (Shasta Co.), June 3 - Edna LILLY, 13-year-old daughter of >> D.W. >> LILLY, is suffering from concussion of the brain at the Lilly home as the >> result of a runaway accident that occurred yesterday afternoon. She was >> driving in a cart with a young lady friend, when the horse ran away and >> both >> were thrown out. Miss Lilly fell on the back of her head and was rendered >> unconscious. Her condition is considered serious. >> >> DRAY PASSES OVER BODY BUT BREAKS NO BONES >> RED BLUFF (Tehama Co.), June 3 - Sidney JOHNSON, the 7-year-old son of >> W.P. >> JOHNSON, of this city, had a painful experience while nipping a ride on a >> heavy dray yesterday. He was playing on Washington Street, a few blocks >> from >> his home, with another boy of the same age when a truck driven by William >> LAGES came along. Sidney's companion jumped on all right, but he slipped >> and >> fell between the front and (next line not legible) as if he was passing >> over >> a large rock, and, looking back, saw the little boy lying in the street >> and >> groaning as if he was in great pain. >> Lages jumped from his seat and ran back to where the youngster lay. He >> carried the lad to his father's house, where it was found that no bones >> were >> broken, although the wheel passed over the upper portion of the little >> fellow's thigh. Sidney had a narrow escape from serious injury. The dray >> weighs about two tons. The boy is a grandson of the late >> ex-Attorney-General >> George A. JOHNSON. >> >> FIFTY-FOUR STUDENTS GRANTED DIPLOMAS >> RED BLUFF (Tehama Co.), June 3 - The County Board of Education completed >> its >> labors yesterday afternoon in the correction of the examination papers of >> the pupils of the public schools who desired admission to the two High >> Schools - at Corning and in this city. Diplomas were voted to fifty-four >> students. Of these twenty are boys and thirty-four are girls. Joseph >> JELLY >> led the graduates and attained 97 per cent. The lad comes from the Jelly >> School, of which Miss Frankie ALLBRIGHT is teacher, and her pupils >> further >> distinguished themselves by forming the first four names on the list of >> successful graduates. >> >> SUTTER CITY UNION HIGH SCHOOL'S EXERCISES >> MARYSVILLE (Yuba Co.), June 3 - The Sutter City Union High School has >> fixed >> on June 20th as the date for the graduating exercises. The following have >> earned diplomas of graduation: Misses Lola STRAUB, Ora PERCY and Birdie >> JAMESON, and Messrs. Stanley McLEAN and Edwin MOORE. >> >> BELIEVES THE SPIRITS DIRECT ALL HIS ACTIONS >> PLACERVILLE (El Dorado Co.), June 3 - E.N. RAUSIME, who for a year or so >> has >> been a resident of the Georgetown Divide was to-day before the Superior >> Court charged with insanity. Rausime, who is a large, fine looking man, >> has >> the idea that he is in constant communication with spirits who direct his >> every movement. He believes they tell him what to eat and when, and what >> questions to answer and what to say generally. >> At the examination they evidently told him not to say anything, for he >> did >> not speak. >> One of his hallucinations was that he was to succeed Jas. J. HILL as >> President of four great railroad companies in the East, and was to marry >> Hill's daughter. He is suffering from melancholia. He was sent to the >> Southern California Asylum at the request of relatives in the South. >> >> CHARGED WITH OBTAINING GOODS UNDER FALSE PRETENSES >> WOODLAND (Yolo Co.), June 3 - Percival & Craig of the Woodland Grain and >> Milling Company, caused the arrest yesterday of Frank HUBBARD, formerly >> of >> this city, on a charge of obtaining goods under false pretenses. The >> complaint alleges that Hubbard ordered Percival & Craig to deliver a lot >> of >> barley at the depot, promising to pay for it, but that he shipped the >> grain >> to Sacramento, and never settled for same. He was taken before Judge >> LAMPTON >> and released on $500 bonds. >> >> CHARGED WITH INFAMOUS CRIME >> WOODLAND (Yolo Co.), June 3 - John HUSBAND, charged with an infamous >> crime >> against nature upon the person of Ralph McDONALD, a 6-year-old boy of >> Davisville, was brought before Judge GADDIS yesterday for arraignment. >> Defendant asked for time to plead, and was given until June 5th. His bail >> was fixed at $4000, which he has not furnished. >> >> BURGLARY OF FIRST DEGREE >> MARYSVILLE (Yuba CO.), June 3 - John BUSTER, who appropriated a purse and >> coin from the residence of Sheridan HARDING at Wheatland, entered a plea >> of >> guilty when arraigned in the Superior Court yesterday. Testimony was >> introduced which convinced Judge McDANIEL that the burglary was of the >> first >> degree. The Court appointed next Monday at 10 a.m. as the time for >> passing >> sentence. Attorney C.J. COVILLAND, who was appointed by the Court to look >> after Buster's rights, will at that time make a plea for leniency. >> >> >> ==== NORCAL Mailing List ==== >> To unsubscribe from list version, send a message to >> NORCAL-L-request@rootsweb.com with nothing but the word UNSUBSCRIBE in >> the body text. >> > > > ============================== > Search Family and Local Histories for stories about your family and the > areas they lived. Over 85 million names added in the last 12 months. > Learn more: http://www.ancestry.com/s13966/rd.ashx >

~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Modoc County, California "The Last Frontier" www.rh2o.com/modoc --- Our outgoing mail is checked by avast! AntiVirus. Avast! Is Free To Home Users. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Betty" <betty@unisette.com> To: <NORCAL-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, May 26, 2005 11:41 AM Subject: [NORCAL] Sac Bee Jan 3 1905 > Saturday Sacramento Bee > June 3, 1905 > > CUPID'S RECORD FOR THE WEEK > Licenses To Marry Issued and Decrees of Divorce Granted in Superior > California > REDDING (Shasta Co.), June 3 - John SIMONIE, of Lower Lake, Lake County, > was > the first man to step up to the County Clerk's office with his intended > bride and apply for a marriage license under the provisions of the new > law. > For ten days not a single license was issued in Shasta County until > Simonie > brought along Miss Myrtle Inez DACK, of Anderson, and set an example. > Simonie stated under oath that his age was 24, and Miss Dack likewise took > oath that her age was 19. Three other licenses were issued during the > week, > to the following couples: John H. ZEIS, aged 25, of Kennett, and Rose > Agnes > DOUBLECHEEK, aged 21, of Leadville, Colo; Adolph JAEGER, aged 67, and Miss > Louisa KRETSCHMER, aged 67, both of Copalis, Chehalis County, Washington; > John W. WILSON, aged 32, and Mrs. Lillie GAINER, aged 35, both of Kennett. > An interlocutory decree of divorce was granted to Luella BACON in her > suit > against Richard P. BACON. The couple reside in De La Mar. > Frances J. LEHOUSEE received a final decree of separation from Edwaed E. > LEHOUSEE. > IN TEHAMA COUNTY > RED BLUFF (Tehama Co.), June 3 - Two marriage licenses for the week show > that the matrimonial market is getting stronger, and there are said to be > at > least a half dozen couples who are contemplating such a step. The > contracting parties are as follows: William McSHANE, 31 years old, a > native > of Missouri, and a resident of Lyonsville, and Bertha M. EACHUS, 23, years > old, a native of California, and a resident of this city; Ruby A. GODBOLT, > 25 years old, a native of Canada and a resident of Proberta, and Walter E. > ROGERS, 26 years old, a native of Massachusetts and a resident of > Anderson. > IN MENDOCINO COUNTY > UKIAH (Mendocino Co.), June 3 - The following marriage licenses have been > issued during the past week; Eugene DUPONT, aged 46, and Mrs. Barbara > RUEFF, > aged 45, both of Gualala; Joseph N. BORDEN, aged 21, of Gualala, and Miss > Grace D. CUTHBERTSON, aged 25, of Manchester. > Mrs. Fannie LAHUE was granted a final decree of divorce from Edward > LAHUE. > IN MODOC COUNTY > ALTURAS (Modoc Co.), June 3 - Marriage licenses have been issued in Modoc > County this week to Buffington A. CHASE, aged 23 years, and Minnie P. > FORD, > aged 18 years, both residents of Adin, Modoc County; and John C. RUSHFORD, > aged 35 years, and Maud E. CINTROLL, aged 21 years, both of Alturas. > IN BUTTE COUNTY > OROVILLE (Butte Co.), June 3 - Only one license to wed has been granted in > this county the past week. It was to Raleigh HAMILTON and Miss Mattie > DUNN, > both of Butte County. This was the first license for Butte County under > the > new law, and both the bride and groom appeared before the Clerk as now > required. > IN YOLO COUNTY > WOODLAND (Yolo Co.), June 3 - The following marriage licenses were issued > by > County Clerk HADRALL during the past week: > William M. JONES and Sophia BARDAIN, both of Woodland; Edward H. LYON and > Veva L. DE LANEY, both of Sacramento; Nathan BENBOW and Mrs. Sarah E. > KRAMER, both of Winters. > Judge GADDIS granted three divorces last Wednesday. > John MORRELL was granted an interlocutory decree of divorce from > Catherine > MORRELL on the ground of desertion. > Easter CLEGG was granted an interlocutory decree of divorce from Robert > CLEGG on similar ground. > Sarah JOHNSON was granted an interlocutory decree from Monroe JOHNSON on > the ground of cruelty. > IN EL DORADO COUNTY > PLACERVILLE, June 3 - Alice E. FRASIER has filed her complaint in an > action > for divorce brought against Wm. H. FRASIER in the Superior Court of this > county. The grounds alleged in the complaint are desertion and failure to > provide for several years past. > The parties were married in Sacramento in 1901. > IN YUBA COUNTY > MARYSVILLE, June 3 - Only one marriage license was issued in Yuba County > this week the parties being Samuel G. HARRIS and Annie E. BROCKELMAN, both > of Yuba City. > In the divorce suit entitled Alex DOWELL vs. Viola DOWELL, the > interlocutory decree has been made by Judge McDANIEL. > IN SOLANO COUNTY > Suisun, June 3 - Following marriage licenses issued during the past week: > John JOSEPHS, 33, and Isabella DONRADO, 26, both of Benicia; Less KRAMER, > 36, and Mabel BENBOW , 21, both of Winters; Denman BROWN, 22, and Irene > GEARY, 28, of Vallejo. > > THREW GUNPOWDER INTO STOVE; EXPLOSION FOLLOWS > NEVADA CITY (Nevada Co.), June 3 - Former Supervisor W.H. MARTIN had a > narrow escape from serious injury yesterday morning at his residence on > Piety Hill. The servant girl had picked up a package of gunpowder from the > table the previous evening. Not knowing what it was, she threw it into the > stove. Martin started to light the fire early. The explosion blew the > stove > into fragments, gashed his forehead and blew his eyes full of ashes. > Everything in the kitchen was wrecked. For a time he feared that he had > been > blinded, but beyond painful cuts he was not hurt. > > 3 SMALLPOX PATIENTS SENT TO THE PEST HOUSE > ALTURAS (Modoc Co.), June 3 - So far during the smallpox epidemic which > exists here, only three patients have been sent to the pest house. Three > others are at the pest house because they will not be separated from the > afflicted. > When Jesse PRATT, one of the first to come down with the disease, was > quarantined, his promised bride, Miss Maud CANTRALL, went to the house > where > he was quarantined and, in spite of protestations, entered to take care of > him. The young people then decided to have a marriage ceremony performed, > but Health Officer Dr. STILE would not allow anyone to go to the house to > perform the ceremony. > Undaunted by this, the young woman still insisted upon taking care of him > and was by her own wish taken to the pest house with him, as that he > should > receive the care which she deemed proper. > > ONE NEW CASE HAS BEEN REPORTED > ALTURAS (Modoc Co.), June 3 - One new case of smallpox has been reported. > This case is about seven miles from here. As the cases are well scattered > over the county it requires strict quarantine regulations to suppress the > disease, and in consequence business of all kinds feels the depression > greatly. Business men depression greatly. Business men servance of all > quarantine rules. (Sic) Several arrests of parties who did not wish to be > fumigated and broke through the lines, have been made. > > PAID $180 FOR A BOX OF WASHERS > NAPA (Napa Co.), June 3 - A trio of the nerviest swindlers that ever > operated in Napa, fleeced Joseph ZERBA, an employe at the cement works, > out > of $180 in cash. > Zerba is living at Napa at the Roma Hotel. Thursday and Friday he was not > feeling well, and so did not go to work. Three strangers, also Italians, > came to town, Thursday and met Zerba. One of them, a tall man, told a > story > of having dug up a treasure box in a field, near the railroad track, > opposite the State Hospital, and he offered to sell the box full of gold > to > Zerba, and the other two confederates. All four walked down toward the > State > Hospital and the tall man finally agreed to sell the box for $400. Zerba > paid out $180, in nine $20 pieces, and the two confederates, as a pretence > and part of the game, paid over $220 between them. This $220 was > undoubtedly > used to encourage Zerba to pay over his money. > The swindlers then told Zerba that it wouldn't do for them to be seen in > each other's company on the return to Napa, and so two of them walked off > down the road. Zerba and the third one started back to Napa, the stranger > keeping the road and Zerba going to get the box of "treasure" (next line > not > legible). > He soon discovered it contained nothing by iron washers. > Hastily returning to Napa he notified the Sheriff's office. A diligent > search is being made, but no arrests have been made. > > WOMAN INJURED IN RUNAWAY ACCIDENT > NEWCASTLE (Placer Co.), June 3 - Mrs. T.E. McCARTY, wife of Principal > McCarty of the Newcastle School, and Mrs. L.F. ATWATER, wife of the editor > of the Newcastle News, were injured in a runaway yesterday. Mrs. McCarty > was > kicked in the head by the horse. Her face and lip were cut open and > several > of her teeth were loosened. > Mrs. Atwater was badly bruised. Both were at first unable to speak, and > it > was feared that more serious results were to follow. > Principal McCarty and family are old resident of Placercville, El Dorado > County, where they have a large (article cuts off here). > > DIED OF PTOMAINE POISONING > NAPA (Napa Co.), John OSTMAN, a well-known resident of Napa, died of > ptomaine poisoning at the MALONEY place near Napa. He had eaten some > canned > goods at his meal and it is thought he was poisoned in that way. In spite > of > all that the doctor could do, he failed rapidly till the end came. Ostman > aws a carpenter by trade. He was a native of Finland, Russia, and was 56 > years of age. > > WILL BUILD NEW SMELTER > Mining Man Informs Shasta County Board of Trade That a 1000-Ton Plant Will > Be Built > REDDING (Shasta Co.), June 3 - "Work on a 1000-ton smelter for the > Balaklala > Mine at Kennett will be commenced inside of sixty days," said M.E. > DITTMAR, > the mining man, in addressing the new Shasta County Board of Trade at its > first meeting in this city Thursday evening. > So positive was the speaker in his declaration, he added, that he was > morally certain of the truth of his statement, as he had received the > information direct from the headquarters of the Balaklala Mining Company > in > Salt Lake City. > The Balaklala is a rich copper mine that lies in the same district as the > Mammoth Mine, for which a 750-ton smelter is now building half a mile west > of Kennett. In the same district lies also the Shasta King Mine, owned by > the Trinity Copper Company - a Thomas W. LASWON corporation. There is some > talk, too, of a smelter being near at hand for that property. At any rate, > there is renewed activity at the mine, which has been idle for two or > three > years, while Lawson has been manipulating the stock on the Boston > Exchange. > There is now on the road from the Eastern manufacturers to the Shasta King > the largest air compressor in the world, it is claimed. > There is plainly "something doing" in both Balaklala and Shasta King, and > the positive statement made by Mr. Dittmar before the Board of Trade is > reassuring. > > SERIOUSLY INJURED IN RUNAWAY ACCIDENT > PALO CEDRO (Shasta Co.), June 3 - Edna LILLY, 13-year-old daughter of D.W. > LILLY, is suffering from concussion of the brain at the Lilly home as the > result of a runaway accident that occurred yesterday afternoon. She was > driving in a cart with a young lady friend, when the horse ran away and > both > were thrown out. Miss Lilly fell on the back of her head and was rendered > unconscious. Her condition is considered serious. > > DRAY PASSES OVER BODY BUT BREAKS NO BONES > RED BLUFF (Tehama Co.), June 3 - Sidney JOHNSON, the 7-year-old son of > W.P. > JOHNSON, of this city, had a painful experience while nipping a ride on a > heavy dray yesterday. He was playing on Washington Street, a few blocks > from > his home, with another boy of the same age when a truck driven by William > LAGES came along. Sidney's companion jumped on all right, but he slipped > and > fell between the front and (next line not legible) as if he was passing > over > a large rock, and, looking back, saw the little boy lying in the street > and > groaning as if he was in great pain. > Lages jumped from his seat and ran back to where the youngster lay. He > carried the lad to his father's house, where it was found that no bones > were > broken, although the wheel passed over the upper portion of the little > fellow's thigh. Sidney had a narrow escape from serious injury. The dray > weighs about two tons. The boy is a grandson of the late > ex-Attorney-General > George A. JOHNSON. > > FIFTY-FOUR STUDENTS GRANTED DIPLOMAS > RED BLUFF (Tehama Co.), June 3 - The County Board of Education completed > its > labors yesterday afternoon in the correction of the examination papers of > the pupils of the public schools who desired admission to the two High > Schools - at Corning and in this city. Diplomas were voted to fifty-four > students. Of these twenty are boys and thirty-four are girls. Joseph JELLY > led the graduates and attained 97 per cent. The lad comes from the Jelly > School, of which Miss Frankie ALLBRIGHT is teacher, and her pupils further > distinguished themselves by forming the first four names on the list of > successful graduates. > > SUTTER CITY UNION HIGH SCHOOL'S EXERCISES > MARYSVILLE (Yuba Co.), June 3 - The Sutter City Union High School has > fixed > on June 20th as the date for the graduating exercises. The following have > earned diplomas of graduation: Misses Lola STRAUB, Ora PERCY and Birdie > JAMESON, and Messrs. Stanley McLEAN and Edwin MOORE. > > BELIEVES THE SPIRITS DIRECT ALL HIS ACTIONS > PLACERVILLE (El Dorado Co.), June 3 - E.N. RAUSIME, who for a year or so > has > been a resident of the Georgetown Divide was to-day before the Superior > Court charged with insanity. Rausime, who is a large, fine looking man, > has > the idea that he is in constant communication with spirits who direct his > every movement. He believes they tell him what to eat and when, and what > questions to answer and what to say generally. > At the examination they evidently told him not to say anything, for he > did > not speak. > One of his hallucinations was that he was to succeed Jas. J. HILL as > President of four great railroad companies in the East, and was to marry > Hill's daughter. He is suffering from melancholia. He was sent to the > Southern California Asylum at the request of relatives in the South. > > CHARGED WITH OBTAINING GOODS UNDER FALSE PRETENSES > WOODLAND (Yolo Co.), June 3 - Percival & Craig of the Woodland Grain and > Milling Company, caused the arrest yesterday of Frank HUBBARD, formerly of > this city, on a charge of obtaining goods under false pretenses. The > complaint alleges that Hubbard ordered Percival & Craig to deliver a lot > of > barley at the depot, promising to pay for it, but that he shipped the > grain > to Sacramento, and never settled for same. He was taken before Judge > LAMPTON > and released on $500 bonds. > > CHARGED WITH INFAMOUS CRIME > WOODLAND (Yolo Co.), June 3 - John HUSBAND, charged with an infamous crime > against nature upon the person of Ralph McDONALD, a 6-year-old boy of > Davisville, was brought before Judge GADDIS yesterday for arraignment. > Defendant asked for time to plead, and was given until June 5th. His bail > was fixed at $4000, which he has not furnished. > > BURGLARY OF FIRST DEGREE > MARYSVILLE (Yuba CO.), June 3 - John BUSTER, who appropriated a purse and > coin from the residence of Sheridan HARDING at Wheatland, entered a plea > of > guilty when arraigned in the Superior Court yesterday. Testimony was > introduced which convinced Judge McDANIEL that the burglary was of the > first > degree. The Court appointed next Monday at 10 a.m. as the time for passing > sentence. Attorney C.J. COVILLAND, who was appointed by the Court to look > after Buster's rights, will at that time make a plea for leniency. > > > ==== NORCAL Mailing List ==== > To unsubscribe from list version, send a message to > NORCAL-L-request@rootsweb.com with nothing but the word UNSUBSCRIBE in the > body text. >

Obituaries: Harold Norman Courtney Harold Norman Courtney, 72, of Eagleville, passed away May 24, 2005 at Surprise Valley Hospital, Cedarville, CA. A Memorial Service for Mr. Courtney will be held at the Eagleville Community Church on Main St., Eagleville on Tuesday, May 31 at 11 a.m. It was Mr. Courtney's wishes that all would get together to share memories and celebrate his life after church services at the Eagleville Community Hall. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Eagleville Community Church, P.O. Box 234, Eagleville, CA 96110 or to the Eagleville Volunteer Fire Department, Eagleville, CA. 96110. The family would like to thank Dr. Chuck Colas and everyone at the Cedarville Hospital and especially Sharon and Bob Staton. The Modoc Record will publish Mr. Courtney's obituary in the next issue. Eugene Henry, Katherine 'Kitty' Barry Baalman. Memorial services for Eugene Henry Baalman and Katherine "Kitty" Barry Baalman, will be held at 10 a.m. Sunday, May 29 in the Fort Bidwell Cemetery. Mr Baalman, of Medford, died Monday, November 16, 1998 at his home and Mrs. Baalman died January 15, 2004. Mr. Baalman, was born December 10, 1917, in Grinnell, KS. On June 1, 1941, in Reno NV, he married Katherine "Kitty" Barry. He lived in the Rogue Valley most of his life and worked as a forklift driver for Boise Cascade, formerly Elk Lumber in Medford for 35 years, retiring in 1981. During World War II, he served in the U.S. Navy in the South Pacific. He returned to the Rogue Valley in 1997 from Fort Bidwell, CA. Mr. Baalman, was a member of the Fort Bidwell People's Church and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7888 in Cedarville, CA. He also enjoyed hunting and fishing, carpentry and helping his neighbors. Survivors include a son, Nicholas A. "Tony", Ashland; a daughter, Judith J. Frelich, Murfreesboro, NC; six sisters, Isabelle Barry, Glendale; Mathilda Flipse, Salem; and Agnes Davis, Betty Ann Vance, Bernadette Hamman and Arvella Schiner, all in Kansas, four grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two brothers, David and Leonard Baalman. Kitty was born August 27, 1915, in Lakeview OR, to Nicholas Patrick Barry and Eolus Lofftus Barry. She was a granddaughter of James Kane Barry of Rockchapel, Newmarket, County Cork, Ireland, and Katherine O'Connor Barry, of San Francisco, who were pioneers in the Lakeview area, and of Christopher Columbus Lofftus of Warner Valley, OR (formerly of Ashland, OR) and Edith Ewell Brown of Fort Bidwell, CA. James Kane Barry, along with three of his brothers, were instrumental in bringing most of the Irish settlers to Lake County, OR beginning in 1877. Kitty grew up at Adel, OR, attended elementary school there and attended high school in Lakeview. She was the Lakeview Rodeo Queen in 1933. She received her Bachelor's Degree from Southern Oregon College, Ashland, OR and her Master's Degree from Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY. She served on the Governor's Task Force for Special Education, and assisted in the development of the Special Education Program in the State of Oregon. The majority of her career was spent teaching in the Special Education Program in the Josephine County School District in Grants Pass, OR. She had many hobbies. She was an accomplished horsewoman, an avid reader, and a story writer. She also loved to garden and cook. After her retirement, Kitty and Eugene moved to Fort Bidwell, CA where they were active in the local church and civic activities. They returned to Medford, OR in 1997 due to poor health. She is survived by a son, Nicholas A. "Tony" Baalman, Sr. of Talent; a daughter, Judith Shiron of Portland; grandchildren Jolinda Baker of Lynnwood, WA, J. Richard Baalman of Monroe, WA, Nicholas Baalman, Jr. of Talent, and Michelle Marthaller of Portland, six great-grandchildren; sisters, Nellie Jane Barry Herringer of Clarksburg, CA and Betty Barry Fletcher of Spokane, WA; and numerous nieces, and nephews, and cousins. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by sisters, Ruth Eolus Barry Cox, and Edith Barry; brothers Robert James Barry, Nicholas Lofftus Barry, and Franklin Duane Barry. Eugene Toney Services for Eugene Toney, 81, will be held on Sunday, May 29, 2005, at 12:30 p.m. at the Lake City Cemetery in Lake City, CA. A time of fellowship will follow at the Lake City Fire Hall. Mr. Toney passed away Feb. 16, 2005, at his home in Orland, CA. Eugene was born August 28, 1923 on the Toney homestead in Lake City, CA to Mervin and Jewel Toney. He graduated from Surprise Valley High School. Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Marietta; sons, Raymond and Larry of Redding and George of Orland and their wives; eight grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; sisters, Rita and Weta; sister-in-law, Hazel Toney; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his brother, Carol Toney. Eva Ceola Jacobs Graveside services for Eva Ceola Jacobs will be held at the Lake City Cemetery, Lake City, CA on Saturday, May 28 at 11 a.m. A potluck luncheon will follow at the Lake City Fire hall. Mrs. Jacobs died at the age of 92, on March 29, 2005, in Tillamook, Oregon. Born in Lexington, Nebraska on May 17, 1912, to Jim and Mable (Miller) Dodge, she spent most of her life in Lake City, CA. The last six years of her life were spent between Palo Cedro, CA. and Nehalem. She is survived by her daughter Julienne (Dolly) Apple of Palo Cedro, CA; son, Jack Jacobs and his wife Murphy of Nehalem; nine grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren, 13 great-great grandchildren; two half-brothers, along with a number of nieces and nephews. ~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Modoc County, California "The Last Frontier" www.rh2o.com/modoc --- Our outgoing mail is checked by avast! AntiVirus. Avast! Is Free To Home Users.

May 25, 2005 Looking Back is a regular feature of the Modoc County Record, a weekly newspaper, published in Alturas, CA. The following is transcribed from the May 12, 2005 issue. Looking Back 111 Years Ago � 1894 A SCHOOL house that will cost $2,500 will be built at Amede (sic)�. Quite a wagon load of ladies left here last Wednesday for the World�s Fair. Among them were Mrs. L.C. Estes, Mrs. Parker. Mrs. John McGahey and Mrs. Henry Hilton. They will no doubt have a nice trip�. Surprise Valley is already growing many vegetables, proving that this is truly the garden spot Modoc County�. Canby, Cedarville, Davis Creek, and Alturas will have baseball teams and some good Sunday games are anticipated. There are those who will complain that games should not be played on the Sabbath, but we feel it�s a good form of exercise and recreation as long as participants attend church before the games. 91 Years Ago � 1914 TEMPERATURES were in the 80�s in Alturas during the first week of May�. The high school boys brought back several sacks full of trout from their three-day fishing trip to New Pine Creed on the NCO�. Two new cases of small pox have appeared in Cedarville and many homes there remain in quarantine. 71 Years Ago � 1934 HARRY Flournoy, Herman Weber, and Howard Essex will represent Modoc in the Chico track meet Saturday in �A� class. John Williams was the only �B� trackman to qualify by way of winning the 660�. Alturas grocery prices this week saw eggs at 16 cents a dozen; hamburger, 23 cents a pound; bananas four pounds for 19 cents; and coffee is 35 cents a pound. Wouldn�t it be nice to have the average salary of today with the food prices as they were in 1934? I guess everything is relative unless you live on a fixed income. Not bitching, just a statement of truth. Harry Flournoy had a tryout, as a Pitcher, with the Sacramento Solons. He did not make the cut, but he pitched for the Alturas Tigers for many years. Harry would pitch overhand until he got a little tired and then he would pitch side arm or underhand for a while. He was very versatile. John Weber became a well-known rancher and Howard Essex was the only four-letter man in Modoc High school football up to that period of time. Howard got pretty banged up in WWII and did not live overly long after his discharge. All three of these people were big, strapping young men. See you all next week, I hope. .

SURPRISE VALLEY RECORD – CEDARVILLE, MODOC COUNTY, CAL. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 10, 1930 (PLEASE NOTE THAT THE FIRST WEEKS’ PAPER IS MISSING, IT WAS NOT ON THE MICROFILM.) REEDER RESIDENCE NEAR EAGLEVILLE BURNED NOV. 27TH On Thursday afternoon, the Reeder residence, about five miles this side of Eagleville, which was occupied by Mr. and Mrs. Robert Baty, was consumed by flames. Shortly after the family had eaten their Thanksgiving dinner, they discovered the fire, which had already got well under way. As the distance, to the well is quite a ways and with very little water on hand with, which to fight the flames, they were quickly taking the lead. Very few of the contents of the house-wares saved except the bedding. It is thought, the fire was caused by a defective flue. The loss falls heavily on the family at this time. NEWTON STANLEY SUCCUMBS AFTER LONG ILLNESS Alford Newton Stanley, who came to Lakeview two years after the town was established in 1878, passed away Tuesday at his home in this city after an illness, which during the past month became acute and resulted in his death Tuesday evening at 8 o’clock. Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon from the Baptist Church in this city, beginning at 2 o’clock. Mr. Stanley was a native of the state of Iowa, being born in 1850 and of his eighty years, forty were spent in Lakeview. He at various times during his residence here engaged in the stock business and in farming. He is survived by his widow, two sons and two daughters. Of the sons, Christopher is a resident of Coquille, Oregon and Alford, of Montgomery Creek, Cal., though it has not been possible to locate either to advise of their fathers’ death. The daughters are Mrs. Gilbert Collier, of this city and Mrs. Heber Hopkins, living in Colorado. – Lakeview Examiner (4:4) Born at Susanville, Cal., December 1, 1930, to Mr. and Mrs. Harold Parman, a daughter. Born at Eagleville, Cal., December 6, 1930, to Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Cockrill, a son Mr. and Mrs. Vern Linville and son, Donald, of Redding, have been visiting at the home of Mrs. Linvilles’ parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Powers, of Eagleville the past week. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 17, 1930 COUPLE MARRIED; OTHER RECEIVES LICENSE TO WED The marriage ceremony uniting a prominent Fort Bidwell couple was performed here last evening with Rev. W. W. Switzer, Methodist minister tying the nuptial knot. They couple consisted of Raymond Fulcher, deputy game warden at Bidwell and Mae Allenwood. A marriage license was issued this morning at the clerk’s office to Ronald M. McGarva and Minnie Poulson, both of Fort Bidwell. The returns from this has not reached the office. – Lakeview Tribune SPINDLE BREAKS; CAR RUNS INTO DITCH While coming up from Eagleville last Wednesday evening, J. H. A person cannot drive a car with only three wheels, so he was forced to walk to town and have the Western Garage’s "Yellow dog" come and tow him into town. Very little damage was done to the car. EAGLEVILLE MAN WEDS ALTURAS GIRL W. A. Young, of Eagleville, Cal., and Miss Maggie Fisher, of Alturas, were married at the Congregational Parsonage, at Alturas, last Sunday, Dec. 14. Rev. Horton Colbert, officiating. They will make their home at Eagleville. Their many friends extend congratulations and wish them a happy and prosperous journey through life. Colonel William Thompson, Justice of the Peace of Alturas Township and pioneer newspaperman of the north, has been confined to his home be an attack of pleurisy, he is reported improving at last accounts. Among those who contemplate going into the poultry business and were having new poultry houses built in the vicinity of Lake City are: G. K. Heard, Bide Stewart, Joshua Strief and Mrs. Jane Jones. It ought to be a paying business in this valley: the merchants here have been shipping eggs from Petaluma, which are selling at 40 cents per dozen. Born at Lake City, Cal., Dec. 14, 1930, to Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Vaughn, a daughter. Born at Roseville, Cal., November 25th, 1930, to Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Wentzell, a daughter. Ervin Hill of Klamath Falls, Oregon is here this week visiting his sister, Mrs. Edgar Harris. Ben Haran, who has been in a serious condition due to heart trouble the past two weeks’ is reported slightly, improved at this writing. Born at Lake City, Cal., Dec. 12, 1930, to Mr. and Mrs. C. V. Franklin, a daughter. LAKE CITY NOTES Old Saint Nick is visiting Lake City early this year. He called at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Vaughn and left in the stockings of Mr. and Mrs. Pat Franklin, Dec. 12, 1930, an eight-pound baby girl – Lois Helene. Fearing that Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Vaughn would be envious, he called at their home Sunday, Dec. 14, and left a seven-pound baby girl – Ettie Arlene. Look out for old Santa, he plays pranks nowadays. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 24, 1930 SHORT NEWS ITEMS OF LOCAL INTEREST Miss Gracie Stiner, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Stiner and the Misses Marcella and Arthada Stiner, daughters of Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Stiner, arrived home Saturday to spend the Holidays with their folks. All of the young ladies are attending college in the southern part of the State. Jack Wheeler, who is attending college in Stockton arrived here last Saturday, where he will spend his Christmas vacation with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Wheeler. Perry McDaniels left last Thursday for Los Angeles, where he will spend a short vacation with his sister, Mrs. Kiess, of that place. NARRAOWLY ESCAPES SERIOUS INJURY Jake Carter, of Lake City, narrowly escaped having his right leg broken on day last week, when the brake on the wagon he was driving slipped off the clutch, flying back and hitting him with the brake rod just about the middle of the leg between the ankle and knee. The rod buried itself in the leg all the way to the bone. After the accident infection set in and is causing a lot of pain and he has to use a pair of crutches in order to navigate. A letter from Ed Barton, who left here Dec. 17th, with his family states that they arrived safely at their destination, Frankfort, Indiana. They expect to remain there for sometime visiting his mother. JANES – HUTCHINSON NUPTIALS Last Saturday afternoon Harold Hutchinson and Miss Josephine Janes, of this place, stole a march on their many friends here and quietly slipped off to Lakeview, Oregon, accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. P. J. Donnelly and "Tuck " Adams, secured a marriage license, were married and returned to Cedarville about six o’clock in the evening. Upon their return here the wedding party repaired to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Simon Bennett, where a huge wedding supper was served in honor of the young couple. After the supper, they left for the bride’s home in Stockton, where they will spend their honeymoon and Christmas vacation. The bride is charming and accomplished daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Janes, of Oakdale. She is a graduate of the College of Pacific and came to Cedarville about three years, remaining during the school term giving instructions in music. The groom is the only son of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Hutchinson, of Lake City. He is a graduate of the Surprise Valley High School and is an exemplary young man. Both are popular in the social circle of the young people of this community. They have a host of warm friends, who wish them unbounded happiness and prosperity as they travel life’s rugged pathway. Mr. and Mrs. John B. Dolezal of Alturas were visitors in Surprise last Monday. DEATH OF MRS E. C. COLE IN SAN FRANCISCO E. C. Bonner received a telephone message yesterday morning from the nurse at the San Francisco hospital informing him that his mother, Mrs. E. C. Cole, was dying and perhaps could no more than two hours. Mr. Bonner with wife and son, Jack left by automobile for her bedside, but they did not arrive before her death as a telegram came in the evening saying that she had passed away at 7:30 p.m. The estimable lady will be remembered by many of the old timers of Modoc for her beauty and vivacity and charming manners when she resided in Cedarville, more than 60 years ago, the first wife of the late John H. Bonner. Her death was not unexpected, as she had been ill for many months. Mrs. Emeline C. Cole was in her 80th year and was a native of Iowa. She was a sister of C. L. Claflin, of Bakersfield and Mrs. M. F. Haynes of Iowa. Of her immediate family, E. C. Bonner, her only son and his family survive her. An only daughter, Miss Edna passed away more than twenty years ago. We extend sympathy and condolences to Judge Bonner. – Plaindealer (4:1) Mr. and Mrs. Brace Radabaugh were visitors at Alturas Monday. Attorney B. B. Robinson left Saturday for Red bluff where he will spend the Holidays with his sister, Mrs. Ellison, of that place. Mrs. Ruth MacLean, of Yuba City, arrived Monday to spend the holidays with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Street, of this place. WYLIE SMITH MEETS DEATH IN ACCIDENT Wylie Smith, nephew of Mrs. Martha Wylie, of this place and who formerly resided here, but late of Indiana, was accidentally killed last Thursday, according to information received by his relatives here. He was an electrician by trade; no particulars regarding the accident has been received. (8:4) WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 31, 1930 HIT AND RUN ACCIDENT OCCURES NEAR CEDARVILLE While coming in from Nut Mountain, last Wednesday, with a band of sheep, Dick O’Keefe met with an accident similar to those experienced by pedestrians in the cities. On coming along the highway just east of town, between the Poore and Rechsteiner places, a small coupe, probably a Chevrolet or a Ford came up behind and wanted to pass through the band of sheep. He started to drive the sheep to one side in order to make a path for the car to pass through and as it was nearly through, the driver speeded up and ran him down, passing over his right leg and knocking him into a stupor for a short time. Thee driver of the car was no doubt a numbskull of a girl or woman and upon seeing Dick hit, they immediately speeded up and made distance between the place of the accident. When Dick came to, he was leaning on the fence. Some one came by and helped him get his flock of sheep to town, while he went and consulted the Doctor. That the occupants of the coupe could be "sent over the road" is without a doubt, as a hit and ran charge is a very serious offense. It is too bad that we have this kind here, that when they cause an accident and can get away with it, they do not have enough principle to stay and find out the fate of injured party’s. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Hutchinson, newlyweds, returned Sunday from a short visit to Oakdale, Cal., and are receiving congratulations from their many friends here. Mrs. Jennie S. Baker, of this place spent Christmas with Mr. and Mrs. R. R. Baker and family of Alturas. MISS HELEN TAYLOR MARRIED AT RENO A real surprise was given the many friends of Miss Helen Taylor, of Gerlach, when they learned of her marriage to Mr. J. W. Thrasher, of Gerlach, which event took place at Reno, Dec. 26th. The bride is the youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John W. Taylor, of Eagleville, and is well known here, having been employed in D. S. Denehys’ Company store for a number of years. She is a graduate of the Surprise Valley High School and was popular among the younger set of our community. The Record joins her many friends in congratulating the newly weds and wishing them happiness and prosperity as they travel along life’s pathway. MRS SAM FARMER IS REPORTED SERIOUSLY ILL Mr. and Mrs. Albert Kimbell, of Vya, Nevada, were in town yesterday. Mrs. Kimbell informed us that Mrs. Sam farmer, who resides near their place, is seriously ill and they came in to send a message to her daughter. About a month ago, Mrs. Farmer sustained an injury by falling and seemed to be recovering until a few days ago when she was taken worse and on account of her advanced age, 79 years, her condition is critical. Mrs. Kimbell had been assisting in nursing the aged lady. News reaches us as we are about to go to press of the death of Phil Tready of Fort Bidwell. We at this time do not have the particulars of his passing. (1:4) (Not sure who this is, no other information has been given in the papers to come.) INFANT SON DIES FROM QUICK PNEUMONIA The community was saddened last Sunday morning at the news of the death of Donald Eugene, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Atkinson, of this place. He was born October 16, 1930, aged two months and twelve days. He passed away in the early morning, his death being caused by quick pneumonia. The burial was held Monday afternoon from the home of the parents, Rev. Virgil A. Vinyard, officiating. The heartfelt sympathy of the community is extended to the young parents in their overwhelming sorrow in the loss of their little darling. May God comfort them and soften their grief. (1:4) BONNER RENAMED SUPERIOR JUDGE Judge E. C. Bonner has just received word of his re-appointment as Superior Judge of Modoc County. The appointment was made by William h. Waste, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of California. Judge Bonner expects to act only during the absence of Judge Jamison. – Times COUNTY CLERK AND SON INJURED IN CRASH Bob Smith, county clerk and son Bert, were painfully but not seriously injured Tuesday night when their car plunged off the highway, 7 miles west of Fall River. Mr. Smith was severely injured in the chest and Bert suffered cuts about his face and legs from broken glass. The former, who was driving attempted to pass a truck and his car shot off into a culvert. The machine was wrecked. They remained overnight in Fall River. Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Adams, of San Jose, passed through Alturas this week en-route to Eagleville, where they will spend the holidays with Adam’s mother, Mrs. Sarah Adams. They returned to Alturas Friday and visited friends there before returning home. Adams is working on the State Highway Commission. OBITUARY Donald Eugene, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Atkinson, of Cedarville, passed away Sunday morning with bronchial pneumonia. His parents noticed the evening before that he had a cold but thought little about it; so Dr. Kennedy pronounced it a case of quickly developing pneumonia. Funeral services were held in the home on Monday afternoon by the local pastor, Virgil A. Vinyard, who was assisted by Rev. Theo Tankersley, pastor of the Baptist Church at Lake City. Little Donald was only two months and eleven days old. (8:4) Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Olinger, of this place were the recipients of a real Christmas present when the stork came to their home on Christmas Day and left a fine baby boy. Mr. and Mrs. James Dyke, of Lakeview, spent Christmas in Cedarville visiting their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Stanley and Mr. and Mrs. John Dyke, respectively. Mrs. Dorothy Smithson, of Berkeley, arrived here last Wednesday and spent a three days’ visit with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. D. S. Denehy. CARD OF THANKS We desire to express our sincere thanks to the many friends for their kindness and sympathy extended us during our recent bereavement in the loss of our dear little babe. Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Atkinson Mr. and Mrs. Charles Atkinson & family Mrs. and Mrs. Joseph Harris & family Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Atkinson and son, Billie, returned home Wednesday from a two-weeks’ trip to the city. Mrs. L. B. Walts received the sad news of the death of her father Monday, which occurred in Reading, Penn. Her many friends extend their sympathy to Mrs. Walts in her hour of sorrow. (8:5) Mrs. Lario Muria, of Eagleville, met with a painful accident yesterday by tipping a kettle of boiling water over, and scalding her right leg very badly. ~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Modoc County, California "The Last Frontier" www.rh2o.com/modoc --- Our outgoing mail is checked by avast! AntiVirus. Avast! Is Free To Home Users.

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SURPRISE VALLEY RECORD – CEDARVILLE, MODOC COUNTY, CAL. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 1930 LIGHTS BLIND DRIVER, CAR GOES OVER THE GRADE Last Saturday evening another serious accident occurred about half a mile this side of the summit, when Jim Davis was coming to Cedarville from the Highway Camp, near the old Baty Ranch. On coming to the point where there is an abrupt turn in the road, Davis met a car going to Alturas, with lights so bright that blinded him so that he could not see his position on the grade and when he was able to see it was too late as he was already going over the embankment. It appears that Davis was thrown clear of the car in its first turn over and landed him on the jagged rocks which are about half way down the grade to the place where the car stopped. The right side of his chest is crushed and several ribs are torn loose from his backbone and others broken; he received a bad cut over one eye and was terribly bruised and cut in other places. He managed to climb up the bank to the road in this condition and upon arriving there it happened that Messrs. Bush and Rea, who were on their way to Alturas came along at this time and picked him up and brought him to Cedarville, where he was taken to Dr. Kennedy for examination and treatment. Although Mr. Davis is in a very critical condition he has chances of recovery in no complications set in, such as pneumonia. The Star roadster he was driving was badly wrecked, the top being torn off, two wheels broken, body, hood and fenders twisted in all shapes. The driver of the car that caused the accident is not known at this time. Mr. Davis is now at the home of Mr. and Mrs. James F. Poore, near Cedarville. EARLY PIONEER PASSES AFTER LONG ILLNESS With the passing of Mantor Joseph Monchamp, Modoc County losses one of the its earliest pioneers. Mr. Monchamp came to this valley with his parents when he was six months old from Jackson, Amador County, where he was born March 16, 1863. Most of his early life was spent in California and Oregon. He was the first conductor on a street car in Portland, Oregon and collected the first fares for the transportation of this kind. He spent part of his early manhood in San Francisco, where he followed the occupation of conductor on street car lines. For the past thirty-five years he has resided on his ranch about a mile and a half east of Cedarville, where he has engaged in the dairy business and general ranching. He died at his home last Saturday morning, November 1, 1930. He was stricken with paralysis September 30, 1929 and has been confined to his bed most of the time since then. His funeral was held from the St. James Sacred Heart Church, Monday afternoon. Father O’Driscoll, of Alturas, conducting the services. He is survived by two sons, Claude and Lewis, of this place and two sisters, Mrs. Ella Mounts and Mrs. Kitty Ruth, who reside in the bay section. The Record along with many friends extends sympathy to the bereaved family. (1:2) Little Miss Mary Rinehart, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Marion Rinehart of this place was taken to the Lakeview Hospital last Monday morning for a surgical operation. NEGRO GETS FROM ONE TO TEN YEARS James Smith, the Negro who caused our Deputy Sheriff, Ray Tierney, such thrilling experience when he arrested him about two weeks ago, appeared before Judge Jamison last Wednesday and was sentenced to indeterminate term at San Quentin State Prison not to exceed ten years and not less than one year. The charge against him was assault. Mr. and Mrs. Lossie Hays were summoned last Friday evening to the bedside of Mrs. Hays’ sister, Mrs. Inez Hatch of Susanville, who is seriously ill. Mr. Hussa returned to his home in Kansas last week after spending two months here visiting with his son, W. H. Hussa and family. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 1930 Mrs. Mary Quirk, who has been visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Weilmunster, of Lake City, returned to her home in Klamath Falls last Saturday. Herbert A. Wildman and Simon Plunket left yesterday for a short trip to Connecticut. PASSING OF LITTLE MARY RINEHART FRIDAY MORNING Our community was sadly shocked on last Thursday morning, when it was learned that little Mary, ten-year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Marion Rinehart, was growing worse and would be operated on that evening; and the next morning word was wired that death had ended her suffering. On the Saturday morning before Mary’s actions showed that she was not well although she did little complaining; and that evening as she went after the cows, she skipped and sang along as was her custom. However, on Sunday night there were new developments until about midnight, Dr. Kennedy was summoned and on the next morning, with his advise, she was hurried to the Lakeview hospital. Dr. Leithead, in whose care she was left, did not consider her condition really serious until a decided change developed and on Thursday, Dr. Kennedy was wired for who operated on her upon his arrival but found her trouble to be peritonitis. She recovered consciousness, however; counted the strokes as the town clock struck and cheerfully talked to those in her room; but about one-thirty Friday morning, death claimed the body while the angels flew off to Heaven with little Mary "where the inhabitants thereof shall not say I am sick." Funeral services were held on Saturday afternoon by the pastor, Virgil A. Vinyard, who spoke briefly but with great feelings from the text "She is not dead but sleepeth." The Choir sang the beautiful, fitting songs, "Jewels" and Safe in the Arms of Jesus." Six girls acted as pallbearers, Gene Benner, Katherine Gooch, Wilma Rea, Luella McCulley, Barbara Hapgood and Alice Poore. Mary leaves to mourn her loss many friends, the younger ones of whom, including her schoolmates, almost envied her because of her intellectual brightness and sunny disposition, numerous relatives and aged grandmother, Mrs. Marguerite Rinehart, her father and mother and one older sister, Beatrice. (1:2) Mr. and Mrs. Walter Hussa and Mr. and Mrs. Alfred L. Baty left last Saturday for San Francisco, where they will spend a short time visiting. While away Mr. Hussa will have some surgery performed on his hand that he had injured while grinding meat last spring. SHERIFF SHARP TAKES MAN BELIEVED TO BE INSANE Last Wednesday Sheriff Sharp and Deputy Sheriff Tierney came over to take charge of a man who had stopped at the John Ennis ranch this side of Eagleville and who was believed to be mentally unbalanced. It appears the man came from Burns, Oregon and his car had broken down and he continued his journey on foot. He had been without food for sometime and was fagged out. The officers took him to the county jail and after being fed and he had rested up a bit he seems in good shape. An age-old tragedy of the futile flight of a prehistoric man to escape the on rushing flow of a great lava flood from Mount Lassen was believed revealed by the discovery of an ancient skeleton buried in twelve feet of lava. The bones were found twenty feet from the edge of the lava bed, indicating that if the primitive victim had been twenty feet further in his race he would have escaped his lava burial. The skull had the high cheek bones and the receding forehead of some prehistoric race. The front teeth, still in good state of preservation, instead of being placed as in the modern human being, were turned edgewise. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Sullinger are here from Yuba City this week visiting Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Harris. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Roberts, of Alturas were visiting at the F. L. Roberts home in Cottonwood District last Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Pollock are at Sacramento spending their vacation. ~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Modoc County, California "The Last Frontier" www.rh2o.com/modoc --- Our outgoing mail is checked by avast! AntiVirus. Avast! Is Free To Home Users.

THOMAS H. JOHNSTONE. There are few names more prominently associated with the commercial development of Modoc County than that of Mr. Johnstone, who is at the head of various important enterprises in the county and especially has been interested in movements for the commercial growth of Cedarville, his home town. The general store of which he is manager and principal owner and which forms one of the largest concerns of its kind in Surprise Valley was incorporated in April 1905, under the laws of California, with a capital stock of $40,000, business being conducted under the name of the T.H. Johnstone Company. In March of 1905, Mr. Johnstone became the president of the newly organized Surprise Valley State Bank, capitalized at $25,000, and this responsible position he now fills, in addition to conducting his important mercantile enterprise and acting as a notary public and agent for a number of fire insurance companies. Another important undertaking which owes its origin ! to himself and other men equally public-spirited is the Surprise Valley Electric Light and Power Company, which was organized for the purpose of furnishing light and power to the people of the valley, and was incorporated in May 1905, with a capital stock of $25,000. Not only by the investment of money in shares of stock has Mr. Johnstone aided the development of this company, but he has been especially helpful through his services as treasurer and vice-president, which positions he has filled since the organization of the company. Of Canadian birth, Mr. Johnstone was born in Ontario, February 7, 1850, and grew to manhood upon the home farm. After the death of his father he conducted the farm for one year in the interests of his mother and then went to the regions east of Hudson Bay, where he was employed in the lumber business. During the Fenian raid in Canada in 1870 he enlisted as a private in the Ottawa Artillery, and later was promoted to be sergeant, serving as such until the troubles were ended. In recognition of his bravery and gallant services Queen Victoria some years later presented him with a medal, which he now cherishes as one of is most valued possessions. On coming to the States in 1876, Mr. Johnstone became interested in mining near Virginia City, Nev., but soon removed to California and for one year was employed in herding sheep in Modoc County. Next he rented a farm in what is known as the Cottonwood district of Surprise Valley. On coming to Cedarville he secured a position as bookkeeper with M.D. Haynes & Co., and two years later, on the dissolution of this firm, he was chosen business manager for Cressler & Bonner in the same town. Remaining with that firm for three years when a consolidation was effected for their interests with Kistler Brothers, he was admitted as a member of the firm of Kistler, Johnstone & Co. Three years later, when that partnership was dissolved, he bought out a small store owned by L. Waldenberg & Co. With this as a nucleus he has built up a large trade that extends in every direction from Cedarville, throughout the surrounding country, and he also , since May 1904, has operated a! similar store at Eagleville. His attractive home in Cedarville is presided over the lady whom he married June 26, 1878 and who was Miss Anna M. Mills, a native of Canada; they are the parents of two daughters, Cassie M. and Jennie D. The family are identified with the Episcopal denomination, and are contributors to the religious and philanthropic movements. Active in local politics as a leader of the Republic party in Cedarville and vicinity, Mr. Johnstone, though declining official honors for himself, has given his staunch support to friends during their candidacy for official positions and has been a contributor to the upbuilding of the party in the county. Fraternally he is a member and past master of Surprise Valley Lodge No. 235. F.& A.M., having been made a Mason in Canada in 1875. Guinn, J.M. History of the State of California and Biographical Records of the Sierras. Chicago: Chapman Publishing Company, 1906 at page 665-666

SURPRISE VALLEY RECORD – CEDARVILLE, MODOC COUNTY, CAL. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 1ST, 1930 Mr. and Mrs. Forest Adams left for San Francisco last Friday, where Mrs. Adams will undergo an operation. Mr. and Mrs. Gail Arthur of Lakeview were here last weekend visiting with Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Sweet of this place. Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Fisher of Stockton, who have been visiting with Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Wheeler of this place for the past two weeks, returned to their home last Saturday. On their return trip, they were accompanied by Jack Wheeler, who will attend school at that place during the winter months. Oscar L. Barnum, who made a trip to Pendleton, Oregon with his father-in-law, returned to his home in Cedarville yesterday. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 8TH, 1930 Mr. and Mrs. Ross Routson of Fort Bidwell were visitors in Cedarville Saturday. Mrs. Ruth MacLean, of Yuba City arrived last week and is spending a short time here visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Street. Adam Rodgers and Mrs. Marguerite Peterson, of Bidwell, were married at Lakeview, Oregon last Thursday. Their many friends join in extending congratulations and wish them happiness and prosperity as they journey through life. Mr. and Mrs. Evan Gaustad, who have lived here for a year and a half on the Goulden ranch, which they had leased, leave soon for their ranch north of Cedarville. Their son, Leslie, is visiting his sister, Mrs. Fred Hartsinck, in Oakland and may spend the winter there. – Plaindealer "WHO IS LOST?" "I AM" SAYS TIRED HUNTER "Are you looking for a lost hunter?" inquired a rather haggard looking young man at the Forest Office this morning. "No, not just at this moment," was the reply, "Why, is some one lost?" "Yes, I am," and another lost hunter was found. The man was Arch Wallen of Greenville, and he had been separated from his party, hunting on Joseph Creek, since Tuesday morning. Crossing the Warders range, he made his way to Cedarville and caught a ride to Alturas. His appearance showed he was somewhat frazzled from loss of sleep and lack of food but otherwise, he was none the worse for his experience. – Times WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 15TH, 1930 Theodore Dollarhide, of Susanville, is here this week visiting relatives and friends. Believed to be the oldest white native son of California in northern California is Dennis C. Wood, native of Nevada County, now a resident of Lassen County. He was born Christmas Day, 1842. He has been a member of the Native Sons of the Golden West for forty-four years and is a former Sheriff of Lassen County. L. E. Nay and son of Gerlach were in town today. Mrs. Annie Allen left recently for the Benmac Springs in Surprise Valley and where she will cook for several patients trying the curative waters. Mrs. Mary Graham accompanied Mrs. Allen and will take treatments there. – Plaindealer Born at Cedarville, Cal., October 9, 1930, to Mr. and Mrs. Paul Robinson, a nine-pound daughter. Born near Cedarville, Cal., Oct 8, 1930, to Mrs. and Mrs. Kesner Perry, a son. Mrs. Curtis Doss, of Bidwell, is reported seriously ill with appendicitis this week. Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Dyke, of Pacific Grove, Cal., are here this week visiting with Mr. Dyke’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Dyke. Forest Poore had his left hand injured by catching it of an emery wheel at the Western Garage first of the week. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 22ND, 1930 SHORT ITEMS OF INTEREST TO OUR READERS Born in Cedarville, Cal., October 16, 1930, to Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Atkinson, a 7-pound boy. WEDDING BELLS RING OUT FOR KENNEY – MOTZE Westwood’s most recent bride is Mrs. Auble Kenney, who before her marriage yesterday, was Miss Clara Motze. The couple were married in the trophy room at the Fletcher L. Walker residence, Rev. R. G. Green officiating. Mr. and Mrs. T. S. Walker were the attendants. Guests were: Messrs. and Mesdames H. Frodsham, Fletcher L. Walker, S. Zinn, T. S. Walker, R. G. Green, Miss Ruth Green and Mrs. Maud Kenney, mother of the groom. Mrs. Kenney has been employed for sometime as a nurse in the Westwood Hospital. Mr. Kenney is a member of Mr. Frodsham’s Staff. Both young people are well known throughout the community and make a welcome addition to the young married set. – Westwood Sugar Pine Auble is well known in Cedarville having graduated from the local High School and his many friends here wish to congratulate him and wish him success in the ups and downs of married life. We are sorry to hear that Elzie Smith, former Sheriff of Modoc County is critically ill and no hopes for his recovery are entertained. Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Jackson, of Westwood, spent last week in the valley, visiting Mrs. Jackson’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. George S. Miller, of Lake City. Mrs. Pauline Davidson, mother of Mrs. Kate Gooch, of this place, passed away at Kender, LA, on October 21st. She will be remembered by old time residents, having resided here about twenty years ago. The Record extends sincere sympathy to Mrs. Gooch in her hour of sorrow and bereavement. (8:5) WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 29TH, 1930 Little Herbert, seven-year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Pete Dollarhide, had the misfortune of breaking his left arm just above the wrist Monday afternoon while playing with some other children at the Grammar School. Mrs. W. H. LINDSEY PASSES AWAY AT RIPON Friday morning; the community was saddened by learning of the death of Mrs. William H. Lindsey, of Ripon, Calif. Mrs. Lindsey was formerly Miss Edith Cambridge, of this place, where she graduated from High School. After completing a course at the San Jose Teachers’ College, she returned to Modoc County and became one of the successful teachers in the Grammar Schools. In 1916, she married William H. Lindsey, of Ripon, Cal., and later taught in the schools in that vicinity until ill health forced her to give up her active life. For the past two years she has been confined to her bed, but her cheerful, uncomplaining ways made it hard to realize she was waging a loosing fight with death, until a short time before she slipped quietly into the Great Beyond. Edith, as she was familiarly known, was a woman of exceptional character. Her high ideals, loyal friendship, and untiring efforts in behalf of all she came in touch with, leave a blessed memory in the hearts of her friends. Her husband, a sister, Miss Ida Cambridge, of Los Angeles and a sister and brother-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Foster Ivy, of Modesto, accompanied the body to Cedarville, as she had requested that she should be brought back to the mountains she loved so well for her last long sleep. Besides these relatives, two sisters, Mrs. William Mullins, of Cedarville, and Mrs. Frank Williams, of Berkeley and one brother, Walter Cambridge, of Bidwell survive. Edith Lucile Cambridge was born at Eagleville, Modoc County, June 14, 1888; she was married to William H. Lindsey, of Ripon, Cal., June 12, 1916 and died October 24, 1930. Her funeral was held here Monday afternoon under the auspices of the Rebekah Lodge, assisted by Rev. Vinyard. (1:4) James Street, a former resident of this valley, passed away at his home in Prineville, Oregon, one day last week. He was a brother of Mrs. Fannie Bowers, of this place. Old time friends regret to hear of his passing. (1:5) ALTURAS GIRL PLACED IN STATE HOSPITAL Girl placed in state hospital at a hearing held before Judge F. M. Jamison in the Superior Court at Alturas last Wednesday, Dorothy Shives, 19, was committed to the state hospital at Stockton under the charge of insanity. The girl was brought to the county jail Tuesday evening in an alleged demented condition and was held under constant surveillance until the next day, where she was taken to the hospital by Deputy Sheriff Ray Tierney and Mrs. Mary Janes, who has acted as special matron on the case. Physicians believe that the girl will recover. BIEBER OFFICER STABS HIS ASSAILANT About seven o’clock a week ago Sunday evening, Bounce Fox of Bieber was brought into the office of Dr. John Stiles suffering from a stab wound in the abdomen about four inches deep. Luckily the blow was an oblique one so that the only damage done was to the fat and muscle of the abdomen wall, the knife not penetrating the abdominal cavity. The report from Bieber is that Fox while under the influence of liquor made an unprovoked attack upon the Justice of the peace, Wall Philliber, who is a man well along in years and that Philliber was compelled to use the knife in self defense. DEPUTY SHERIFF HAS THRILLING EXPERIENCE WITH NEGRO Deputy Sheriff Tierney had a thrilling experience last Monday when he went to the cattle corrals, near Alturas, to find a Negro, whom the authorities apprehended and believed to be wanted in the East for a number of forgeries. The Negro, James Smith was very meek when the officer arrested him and got in the car when ordered to do so, but when they started back toward Alturas, he had another idea about this and grabbed the gun that the officer had in his holster inside of his coat. Before the car came to stop, he had the gun in his possession. Quite a tussle ensued and then the Negro was in charge and he ordered the deputy sheriff to drive across an open addition at the north-west corner of Alturas and then turn out on the Redding-Alturas Highway. Going as slowly as possible and watching for passing cars, which might be of assistance to him, but on doing so Smith kicked Tierney’s foot off of the feed and stepped on the gas himself. After going some distant, they came upon Chester Cannon and a mechanic from the Modoc Auto Company, who were fixing a car. With a cocked gun in his ribs, Tierney let all discretion go to the winds and threw in his clutch and applied his brakes at the same time, and told the Negro to shoot if he wanted to – he was not going any farther. Noting the struggling of the men in the car, Cannon and his companion came to Tierney’s assistance and before the wiry Negro could be subdued they had to knock him in the head with an automobile crank. He was then taken to town and locked in the county Bastille. He is now awaiting trial for an assault with a deadly weapon. Smith was not the Negro the Sheriff was looking for, but nevertheless, he is wanted in Los Angeles for a line of forgeries and robberies that he has committed in the Southern part of the State. Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Hill, of Klamath Falls first of the week to attend the funeral of Mrs. Edith Lindsey. Mr. and Mrs. A. N. Slinkard, of Eagleville, expect to leave tomorrow for San Bernadino, where they will spend the next three months visiting with their daughter, Mrs. Alice Cramsten. ~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Modoc County, California "The Last Frontier" www.rh2o.com/modoc --- Our outgoing mail is checked by avast! AntiVirus. Avast! Is Free To Home Users.

Neva Pengelly Asher Heaven welcomed another Modocer May 11, 2005 when Neva Asher transferred her lifelong residence in Alturas to her new permanent home in the hereafter. She was 93 years old. Wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, homemaker, friend, role model, wage earner, and business woman, Neva was all these things and more to all who knew her. She was a joyful and positive inspiration at home, at play, at work, or in the community. She was born Neva Henrietta Pengelly on September 16, 1911, in Alturas. Her parents were Henry and Della Snow Warner Pengelly. Neva was the youngest of the three daughters in the family. She and her two sisters were born in the house built by their father. The house remains standing at the corner of Sixth and East A street in Alturas. Her two older sisters, Ruth Asher of Alturas and Velma Hoyt of Tulelake, CA preceded her in death. Ruth died at the age of 92 in March 2001; Velma passed away at age 100 in February 2005. Neva married Charlie Albert Asher November 26, 1929, in Alturas. They made their home, reared their children, earned their living, and remained together in marriage for 52 years, until her husband's death in February 1992. They had two children, a daughter, Dorothy Carlisle and husband David of Cottonwood, CA and a son, Warner, of Alturas. She is survived by a dearly loved nephew, Barney Hoyt and wife Glenda of Malin, OR. Neva also leaves behind five grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren. Her gentle touch and kind words had the power of a magic wand to soothe and make the world she lived in, and those in it, a happier, healthier, and more pleasant place to be. She gave much and asked little or nothing in return. She was the heart, soul, and lifeblood of her family. She exchanged this life for another, having given it all she had to give. In celebration of her life, a private, family-only graveside service was held here in Alturas. Arrangements were made by Kerr Mortuary of Alturas. Those choosing to honor her memory are urged to make a contribution to the organization or charity of your choice. She was a Modocer, reared and educated as a Modocer, married and worked as a Modocer, mothered, lived, laughed, loved and died a Modocer. John R. Moriarity John Richard Moriarity, 69, passed away from cancer on May 11, 2005, at Modoc Medical Center, Alturas, CA. Mr. Moriarity, an electrical engineer, had made Modoc County his home for the past seven years, where he was appreciated, respected, well liked and involved in his new community shortly after his arrival Born December 22, 1935, in Omaha, Nebraska, his family lived in New Mexico, Arizona and Texas during his youth. He graduated from Marquette University in Milwaukee, with his bachelor of science degree in Electrical Engineering. He was employed with companies in California and Washington. For quite a length of time he worked with General Motors Corp. on defense issues. He also worked at the Hale Observatory on Palomar Mountain in northern San Diego County. It was at Palomar Mountain that he married his wife Nancy on July 9, 1988. Mr. Moriarity loved music and played the guitar. Jazz was his particular passion. He was an amateur ham radio operator from the time he was age 12. An avid reader, he was proud of the fact that he was New Mexico's student representative to the U.S. Spelling Bee in Washington, D.C., when he was 12. Mr. Moriarity was a staunch supporter of the Modoc Democrats and SoJourners Jefferson State Ham Radio Operators Club and a past Senior Warden with St. Michael's Episcopal Church in Alturas. He was also an honorary electrical engineer. He leaves his wife Nancy Moriarity of Alturas, CA; daughter Susan Moriarity of Los Altos, CA; son-in-law Vaughan Bunch and grandson John "Jack" Bunch of Los Altos; daughter Erin Moriarity of Goleta, CA; brother Terry Moriarity of Minneapolis; brother Michael Moriarity of Rushford, MN; step-children Beth Hall of Escondido and Matt Hall of San Diego; several nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends. He was preceded in death by his mother Mona Moriarity, father Dick Moriarity and sister Sheila Honeyman. Memorial services will be held at St. Michael's Episcopal Church in Alturas on Monday, May 23 at 11 a.m. Nancy North-Gates will preside. Memorial donations may be directed to one of Mr. Moriarity's favorite groups, Emergency Communications Organization, P.O. Box 99, Macdoel, CA 96058. This organization helps to provide equipment to ham radio operators to communicate and aid their communities in the event of emergencies or natural disasters. Services are under the direction of Kerr Mortuary of Alturas. Eugene Toney Services for Eugene Toney, 81, will be held on Sunday, May 29, 2005, at 12:30 p.m. at the Lake City Cemetery in Lake City, CA. A time of fellowship will follow at the Lake City Fire Hall. Mr. Toney passed away Feb. 16, 2005, at his home in Orland, CA. Eugene was born August 28, 1923 on the Toney homestead in Lake City, CA to Mervin and Jewel Toney. He graduated from Surprise Valley High School and married Marietta June Weilmunster on June 22, 1942 in Reno, NV. He was the President of Valley Petroleum of Orland, partner in Toney Farms and was a member of Gideons International and Victory in Christ Community Church. He enjoyed travel and working in his farm shop, especially welding and woodworking. He taught Sunday School and was an Elder in his church for many years, incorporating his love of scripture into daily life principles. Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Marietta; sons, Raymond and Larry of Redding and George of Orland and their wives; eight grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; sisters, Rita and Weta; sister-in-law, Hazel Toney; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his brother, Carol Toney. Service for Eva Jacobs Graveside services for Eva Ceola Jacobs will be held at the Lake City Cemetery, Lake City, CA on Saturday, May 28 at 11 a.m. A potluck luncheon will follow at the Lake City Fire hall. Mrs. Jacobs died at the age of 92, on March 29, 2005, in Tillamook, Oregon. Born in Lexington, Nebraska on May 17, 1912, to Jim and Mable (Miller) Dodge, she spent most of her life in Lake City, CA. The last six years of her life were spent between Palo Cedro, CA. and Nehalem. She is survived by her daughter Julienne (Dolly) Apple of Palo Cedro, CA; son, Jack Jacobs and his wife Murphy of Nehalem; nine grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren, 13 great-great grandchildren; two half-brothers, along with a number of nieces and nephews. Eva was preceded in death by an infant son and her husband of 63 years, Kenneth N. Jacobs, as well as one brother, one sister, one half-brother and one half-sister. ~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Modoc County, California "The Last Frontier" www.rh2o.com/modoc --- Our outgoing mail is checked by avast! AntiVirus. Avast! Is Free To Home Users.

SURPRISE VALLEY RECORD – CEDARVILLE, MODOC COUNTY, CAL. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 1930 SHORT JOTS Lynn Frakes, of Warner Valley, passed away at the Lakeview hospital Tuesday morning following a stroke of paralysis Sunday morning at his home. He was an old time resident of that part of the country and was well known in this valley. His burial will take place at Bidwell today. (1:2) TWO SURPRISE COUPLES WED IN OREGON Miss Ella Steward, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Marion Steward and Raymond Morgan, of Eagleville, were married at Lakeview, Oregon, August 21, 1930. They were given an old fashioned charivari at their home on Saturday night. They joined the crowd and came to the Lake City Hotel to charivari Ed Coughan and Miss Rua Hobs, who were married at Ashland, Oregon, August 20th and came here in company with Mrs. Roy Hobbs, Misses Thelma Phyllis and Barbara Hobbs, for a visit. Mrs. Coughan is the eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Hobbs and the oldest grandchild of Mrs. Nannie Daniels. POPULAR COUPLE WED AT ALTURAS Harold C. Finmand and Miss Myrtle Nolan, both of Eagleville, Cal., were married at the Congregational parsonage at Alturas, August 27th, Rev. Horton Colbert officiating. Soon after the ceremony, the newly weds left for a trip through Oregon. Both Harold and Myrtle are well known in this valley, being born and raised here. Both are graduates of the local High School, where they took active part in all the school activities. Their many friends congratulate them and wish them success and happiness as they journey through life. EARLY PIONEER RESIDENT PASSES William T. Smith, early pioneer of Surprise Valley, died at his home at Owl Creek, yesterday morning at eight o’clock. He was born in Richmond, Ray County, MO., May 19th, 1849 and was eighty-one years, three months and twelve days. He came to this valley in 1872 and has resided here ever since. He leaves to mourn his passing one son, Thomas Smith and Four grandchildren, Mrs. Thelma Archer, of Cedarville, Cal., Elmer Page, of Alturas, Cal., Gladys Smith, of Sacramento and W. G. Smith, of Parker Creek. His funeral is held this afternoon and his remains will be interred in the Cedarville cemetery. (1:6) Leslie Lusk and wife and baby of Ashland were visitors in Surprise Valley last week renewing old acquaintances. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Frank Estes of Vya, Nevada at the Mrs. Mrs. Fred Hill home in Cedarville on August the 30th, 1930, a daughter. Born at Cedarville, California, August 31st, 1930 to Mr. and Mrs. Earl Rinehart, a daughter. Born at Cedarville, California, September the 1st, 1930 to Mr. and Mrs. P. B. Harris, a daughter. Married in Reno, Nevada, August 28, 1930, Ross Townsend, of Fort Bidwell, Cal., and Laura Primeau, of Reno. Mrs. John Quirk of Klamath Falls is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Weilmunster, of Lake City. Sid Street purchased the D. L. Shirk ranch last week from Mrs. D. L. Shirk of this place. The ranch was formerly operated by George P. Glineburg, but was recently taken over by Mrs. Lila Butler. The deal was consummated last Monday. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 1930 JEFF MABRIER KILLED IN AUTO ACCIDENT News comes to us that Jeff Mabrier, former resident of Surprise Valley, was accidentally killed August 26th, near Oakland, when he was thrown from a load of lumber on which he was riding, striking his head o the pavement, rendering him unconscious. The wheel of the truck ran over him and although he was taken to the hospital in 15 minutes, he never regained consciousness. (1:1) SUPERIOR COURT GRANTS DIVORCE An interlocutory decree of divorce was granted to A. K. Wylie, attorney of Alturas, in the Superior Court last Thursday by E. C. Bonner, acting Judge. Judgement was entered the following day. Property matters between the plaintiff and Violet O. Wylie, defendant, were settled out of court before the action was filed. The divorce was granted on the grounds of desertion. J. T. Sharp appeared as attorney for the plaintiff and Oscar Gibbons entered an appearance for the defendant and filed her answer. W. E. Wiesendanger and wife and daughter, of Klamath Falls, Oregon, were visitors in Surprise Valley last week; they were the guests of their aunt, Mrs. Carrie Wood, of this place. They visited the Benmac Mineral Springs while here; these springs are now becoming one of the noted places of interest of this valley. Mr. Wiesendanger is engaged in the grocery business at Klamath Falls. GEORGE GILCHER PASSES AWAY AT NAPA George Gilcher, old time resident of this valley, passed away at Napa last Saturday, where he has been for the past two months. The cause of his death is attributed to worrying and grieving over the death of his brother, Jake, who passed away suddenly last spring. His body arrived here Monday and will be buried in the Cedarville cemetery, the funeral will be held today from the M. E. Church. He leaves several nieces and nephews in this valley and a host of friends to mourn his death. His parents were among the early settlers. (1:3) Carlos Atterberry and Robert Alexander of Los Angeles are here this week spending a short vacation, visiting Carlos’ father, Orrin Atterberry, also his aunt, Mrs. Leora Bohlman. Mrs. Minnie Heard, of Lake Coty, has been appointed to a position on the County Board of Education to succeed Mrs. Lenora Parman, resigned. The appointment was made by the County Board of Supervisors last Tuesday. Mrs. Parman’s resignation was made on the grounds that she was no longer engaged in teaching. Mr. Crow was here last week from the South. Visiting Mr. and Mrs. John Sly. He is a cousin of Mr. Sly. Mr. and Mrs. Horace Hobbs, of Lake City, have moved to Ashland, where they expect to reside in the future. Their many friends in this valley regret their leaving our midst but wish them happiness and prosperity in their new home. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 1930 YOUNG AVIATOR FLIES TO MEDFORD AND IS MARRIED; RETURNS WITH BRIDE The many friends of Robert Strief, formerly of Lake City, but now of Redding, will be pleased to hear of his marriage to Miss Bertha Sheldon, of that place. The young couple flew to Medford, Oregon, last Friday and were married; they returned to Redding the same evening, where they were given a reception and wedding dinner and next morning they started for Cedarville, arriving about ten A. M. Their many friends congratulated them and wish them happiness and success. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Joshua Strief, of Lake City and has grown to manhood in this valley. The young couple are now invading the haunts of the festive buck with the hope of getting one; they will remain out camping for the remainder of the week. Miss Doris Robinson arrived here last week in company with her father and brother, W. G. and W. C. Robinson, who attended the State Fair. Mrs. E. C. Coffman and Mrs. and Mrs. Malcolm Coffman motored over from Lakeview Sunday and visited at Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Wheeler’s home. Mrs. Coffman came to visit her great grandson, little bobby Fisher, son of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Fisher, of Stockton. CARD OF THANKS We wish to sincerely thank the few friends who joined us in the respect of our uncle, George W. Gilcher. Carter Bros. Mr. and Mrs. M. W. Jones Mr. and Mrs. Jake Rechsteiner Mr. and Mrs. T. A. Read Raymond Boston, of Vallejo, arrived here last weekend and will spend a short vacation visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. R. Boston. Last Friday, little Barbara Jean, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bert Simson, had the misfortune of breaking both bones in her left arm, while playing at the grammar school. It seems she was hanging by her toes on the swing and in some manner slipped and fell to the ground landing on her arm, thus breaking the bones. Mrs. Harold Powers, Mrs. Ernest Grove and Mrs. Ben Cambron were visitors from Eagleville yesterday. Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Fisher and son, Bobby, arrived here from Stockton Sunday and expect to remain about two weeks, visiting Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Wheelers, Mrs. Fisher’s parents. While here, Mr. Fisher will try to get his buck. Randal Bush was the first lucky hunter reported, as yesterday morning when the deer season opened, he got his buck about 5:30 and was back in town and don his way to San Jose by 10:30. He was accompanied by his sister, Miss Marjorie and Francis Page all of whom will attend school at that place during the coming months. R. B. Clark, who went to Savannah, MO., for treatment of a cancer, is reported to be recovering from the effects of the treatment, which was pretty severe. We hope to see him back and cured of his malady. – Adin Argus WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24TH, 1930 RELATIVE OF SURPRISE VALLEY RESIDENCE PASSES AWAY Mrs. Aleda Calvert, of New Castle, Nebraska, died at that place on the 5th of September. She was a sister to Mrs. Aleva Hotchkiss, of Eagleville, Cal and an aunt of Orville and Allie Hotchkiss of this place and will no doubt by remembered by some of the old time residents of this section, having resided here in 1893. (1:2) INJURES FOOT IN FALL FROM SCAFFOLD AT THE ASS’N SEED CLEANER While helping to install the new machinery at the Association’s Seed Cleaner plant last week, Charley Atkinson had the misfortune of having a board on which he was standing break with him, letting him fall for a distance of nearly eight feet. He landed with his whole weight on his right foot, tearing ligaments and dislocating the bones in his foot. He is now able to be around on crutches. SHORT JOTS OF INTEREST Mr. and Mrs. Charles Kafader, formerly of Bidwell are planning to engage in business in Lakeview, Oregon. Mr. and Mrs. Lauren Adams, of Austin, Nevada, arrived here Sunday and will spend their vacation visiting, Mrs. Adams’ parents, Dr. and Mrs. M. R. Kennedy. Dr. Robert E. Lee and wife of Medford, Oregon, were visitors in the valley latter part of last week. Dr. Lee is the son of Mrs. R. H. Lee, of Davis Creek and attended Grammar School here about twenty years ago. He is a brother-in-law of Dr. Henry Hansen, former resident of Surprise Valley. They are visiting Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Groves, of Eagleville. Mrs. EVA V. BARNUM PASSED AWAY SATURDAY EVENING. Last Saturday afternoon the community was shocked and saddened by the news that Mrs. Eva Barnum had passed suddenly away. She had gone to Dr. Kennedy’s office and had been there about three minutes talking with the Dr., who was busy at the time. She was telling him that she was feeling fine, considerably better than she had for the past three months, although she felt rather tired after working with various committees during the Fair. While in conversation with the Dr., who was turned to the table, he heard her gasp and looking around saw her head fall forward. He dropped his work and caught her head and let it go forward for a few seconds, thinking she had fainted but when turning her face to the light he noticed that her face instead of being white, as is the case of fainting, it was dark instead. He immediately pulled a nearby chair to him by his foot and placed her on it and turned to the window and called for help; it happened, Mrs. bertha Stewart was sitting in a car and came to his office immediately. Mrs. Thomas Jones, local nurse was summoned and they worked for sometime with a hope of restoring her heart action, but in vain. Drs. Stile and Coppedge, of Alturas, were summoned and an inquest was held and the Drs. All agreed that death was due to a stroke of apoplexy. A message was sent to her husband Oscar L. Barnum, who was at Patterson Lake, to her father, Mr. William Knight, who was visiting at her home here and to her mother, Mrs. William Ahl, at Alturas. She will be missed by a host of friends, for her kindly ways and loving acts endeared her to all, as she was always ready with a smile to do for others and was greatly loved by everyone with whom she came in contact. She was popular in fraternal and social circles. The Record joins the many friends in extending heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved ones in their inexpressible sorrow in the death of their beloved Eva. Eva L. Barnum was a native of Missouri and was aged 28 years, five months and five days. Her funeral was held yesterday afternoon from the Congregational Church in Alturas under the auspices of the Order of the Eastern Star. (1:6) Born at Fort Bidwell, Cal., September 19, 1930, to Mr. and Mrs. Roy Hanks, a boy Born at Eagleville, Cal., September 10, 1930, to Mr. and Mrs. Hiram Winnop, a girl CARD OF THANKS We wish to thank all the kind friends for the thoughtfulness, sympathy and help that has been shown and given us during our sorrow. Especially do we thank the Eastern Star, Masonic, Pythian Sisters and Knights of Pythias fraternities as well as the Civic Club and Forest Service for their many kind deeds. We sincerely appreciate the beautiful floral offerings and the sympathy that has been extended to us in our sad bereavement. Oscar L. Barnum Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Ahl Mr. W. T. Knight A. L. Barnum and family Nelson Munroe, of Alturas was badly bruised and narrowly escaped being killed when coming out of Klamath Falls last weekend, when a S. P. train hit the car in which he and other people were riding. The other occupants of the car were badly injured and one woman died just as they got her to the hospital. We did not learn their names of the other parties, nor the name of the lady who was killed. William Bordwell and family will leave shortly for Medford, Oregon, where they expect to make their future home. Mitchell Seminario while milking the family cow the other evening was somewhat surprised, frightened and hurt when the animal raised her hind foot in a playful manner and striking him with considerable force in his right eye, causing a large welt and taking some of the skin off. He is going around with a badly bruised and sore eyelid. ~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Modoc County, California "The Last Frontier" www.rh2o.com/modoc --- Our outgoing mail is checked by avast! AntiVirus. Avast! Is Free To Home Users.

~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Modoc County, California "The Last Frontier" www.rh2o.com/modoc --- Our outgoing mail is checked by avast! AntiVirus. Avast! Is Free To Home Users. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Betty" <betty@unisette.com> To: <NORCAL-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, May 16, 2005 3:31 PM Subject: [NORCAL] Sac Bee May 13, 1905 > Saturday Sacramento Bee > May 13, 1905 > > DEFENSE CLOSES TESTIMONY IN STAPLES MURDER CASE > Defendant Dramatically Declares to Jury That He Did Not Poison His Wife > JACKSON (Amador Co.), May 12 - The defense concluded its testimony > Thursday > in the Staples murder case with the defendant on the witness stand for the > purpose of proving some minor details, he having previously gone over his > wife's illness pretty thoroughly. It is worthy of note that, while the > defendant was placed upon the witness stand, he was not examined by his > own > counsel as to anything concerning the circumstances of his departure with > the woman, Mrs. Hoxsie, so as far as that part of the testimony is > concerned, it stands practically without contradiction, and of course the > prosecution under the law was precluded from going over the case to any > extent other than the testimony disclosed on direct examination. What was > expected to be the most interesting part of the cross-examination did not > come out. > The doctor, when on the witness stand, developed the same diffidence as > before and it was only when his attorney asked him: "Did you poison your > wife, Mrs. Staples?" that he seemed to arise to the situation. Upon that > question being propounded to him, he very dramatically turned to the jury > and exclaimed: "As God is my judge, I did not poison my wife. I did all I > could for her." > Mrs. Emeline Maud Hoxsie, his companion in flight, was then recalled for > the defense, and developed a little more freedom of speech under the > skillful questioning of Attorney Caminetti, although she refused to answer > several questions, taking advantage of her constitutional right of being > free from compulsion to incriminate herself. She had been well schooled in > the rule of the law, but at times she invoked it in the wrong place, > causing > laughter among the spectators. This called forth a rebuke from Judge Rust, > who threatened to clear the Court-room if there were any repetition of the > show of mirth. > Mrs. Hoxsie, in testimony, admitted that she deserted her home and her > 6-year-old daughter to levant with the defendant, that she was present > with > him in San Francisco, and that the twain left for Mexico together and > co-habited. On several occasions she declined to answer on > cross-examination, questions to which she had returned answers on direct, > but upon being cautioned by Judge Rust to answer she did so. > Testimony was adduced showing the good accord existing between Dr. > Staples > and his wife, and the happiness of their life. Witnesses testified on > cross-examination that Mrs. Staples was a good woman, that she was loyal > to > the doctor and worked hard to advance his interests. Evidence was also > adduced tending to dispute the charge of arson, which has become an > element > in the case. > The defense announced at 4 o'clock that it would rest its case, and an > adjournment was then taken until 10 o'clock Friday morning, after Attorney > Vicini had called Dr. A.M. GALL in rebuttal for the purpose of proving > that > Mrs. Staples could not have died of typhoid, as is contended by defendant. > The case will probably go to the jury to-day. > > PIONEER DEAD > LOYALTON (Sierra Co.), May 13 - James WILSEY, a pioneer of this valley, > aged > over 80 years, suffered a stroke of paralysis Thursday and died that > night. > He was a bachelor, and made his home with a married brother about nine > miles > from here, toward Vinton. > > ADMITTED TO BAIL > RED BLUFF (Tehama Co.), May 13 - Howard F. BREWER, who committed an > unprovoked assault Friday morning on Lee KELLY, was released under $250 > bonds by Justice of the Peace BRANSFORD yesterday afternoon. Claus TREDE > and > William YANT acting as sureties for his appearance next Monday. > > WEEK'S RECORD OF MARRIAGES > Licenses To Wed Issued and Decrees of Divorce Granted For the Week Just > Ending > REDDING (Shasta Co.), May 13 - Two marriage licenses were issued in Shasta > County during the present week. The couples receiving the licenses were: > Orville G. SUTTON, aged 26, of Bella Vista, and Alice L. GONLEY, aged 16, > of > Anderson; Herbert R. HANLEY, aged 29, of De La Mar, and Bertha M. MILES, > aged 21, of Copper City. > A final decree of divorce was granted to Belle HOLLENBEAK from Charles > HOLLENBEAK. The couple reside at Pittville. > IN MENDOCINO COUNTY > UKIAH (Mendocino Co.), May 13 - The following marriage licenses were > issued > during the week by County Clerk McCOWEN: > Mathias ANGSTI, aged 45, of Ukiah, and Miss Mary GIBNEY, aged 29, of > Caspar; Charles F. BLAKELEY, aged 27, of Willits, and Miss Minnie DECROW, > aged 17, of Sherwood Valley. > Mrs. Mary ALMEDIA was granted an interlocutory decree of divorce from > T.J. > ALMEDIA, on the alleged ground of cruelty. > IN SOLANO COUNTY > SUISUN (Solano Co.), May 13 - The following marriage licenses have been > issued during the past week: Rocco di MUZIO, 32, and Chilesterena > SCARPETTA, > 21, both of Vacaville; Matthew L. TAIT, over 21, and Annie DONLEY, aver > 21, > both of Vallejo; Joseph M. McLAUGHLIN, 27, of Goldfield, Nevada, Charlotte > M. DUFOUR, 20, of Sacramento. > Divorce suits filed during the week: Leila KRAUSE vs. James KRAUSE, of > Vacaville, on the ground of failure to provide; Peter JOHNSON vs. Celia > JOHNSON, on the ground of desertion, both parties reside in Vallejo. > Interlocutory decree of divorce was granted Harriet HOOPER from David > HOOPER of Vallejo, on the ground of cruelty. > IN YOLO COUNTY > WOODLAND (Yolo Co.), May 13 - Only two marriage licenses were issued this > week. They were as follows: F.C. HENNEMAN, of Blacks, and Amelie C. > GRITSINGER, of Madison; George E. MURPHY, of Sacramento, and Miss Maude E. > ALLEN, of Knights Landing. > On Monday Judge GADDIS granted an interlocutory decree of divorce to Mary > HUSTON from her husband, Hamilton HUSTON, on the grounds of cruelty. > IN BUTTE COUNTY > OROVILLE (Butte Co.), May 14 - Two licenses to wed were issued in Butte > County the past week. They were to George B. Washington HARDEN, aged 26, > and > Estill Elz SEWARD, aged 20, both of Chico, and Charles O. DODGE and Myrtle > M. RICHARDS, of Oroville. > In the divorce case of HOLCOMB vs. HOLCOMB, a final decree has been > granted. In the case of C.L. MELINE vs. Lillie MELINE, the judge granted > plaintiff an interlocutory decree of divorce and the custody of the > 6-year-old son until school is out. If at that time the mother can prove > she > is able to support the child the Judge will consider her petition. > IN NAPA COUNTY > NAPA (Napa Co.), May 13 - Ex-Supervisor Caleb GOSLING, of Berryessa > Valley, > and Mrs. Mollie STAFFORD, of Pope Valley, were married Thursday in Napa. > The > ceremony was witnessed by relatives and a few intimate friends. Rev. H.C. > CULTON, of Winters, who for thirty-five years has been a close friend of > the > contracting parties, tied the nuptial knot. > IN MODOC COUNTY > ALTURAS (Modoc Co.), May 13 - Marriage licenses were issued in Modoc > County > to the following: > Lance E. ESTES, aged 20, a native of California, and resident of Alturas > and Annie CHRISTOFFERSEN, aged 20 years, a native of Minnesota, and a > resident of Oakland; William F. COCKRELL, aged 26, of Modoc County, and > Letha M. MURPHY, aged 17 years, of Nevada; Frank F. TOLER, aged 20, and > Addie MULKEY, aged 20 years, both of Modoc County. > IN TEHAMA COUNTY > RED BLUFF, May 13 - Two marriage licenses is the record for the week. Miss > Sophie SCHLOTHAM, a niece of Mrs. Joseph STRICKER, of this city, was > married > to Emil C. STROTH, a contractor of San Francisco at St. Mary's Church, by > the rector Rev. Father Philip F. BRADY. They will reside in the > metropolis. > Both are natives of Germany. > Miss Ida May JOHNSON, of Canby, Modoc County, and Clarence Eben FELKNER, > a > resident of Willows, Glenn County, were married by Judge John F. ELLISON > of > the Superior Court. The newly wedded pair will reside in Willows. > IN YUBA COUNTY > MARYSVILLE (Yuba Co.), May 13 - One marriage license was issued in Yuba > County this week, the happy pair being Miss Minnie DODD, of Yuba City, and > H.D. GILBERT, of this city. > Ethel M. JONES has commenced divorce proceedings against her husband, > W.E. > JONES, naming desertion as the ground. The marriage ceremony was performed > in Oklahoma in 1902. > Fred J. LONGWAY has sued for divorce from his wife, Julia May LONGWAY, on > like ground. > > NARROW ESCAPE FROM DEATH > ANDERSON (Shasta Co.), May 13 - Albert BEATIE, 6-year-old son of John > BEATIE, had an escape from death yesterday that was almost miraculous. He > was riding on a high seat in a wagon loaded with wood. A wheel struck a > stump and the boy was jostled to the ground beneath the horses' heels. The > front of the wagon rolled up on his back and stopped when the team was > brought to a standstill. The wagon was backed off the boys' body. No bones > were broken, but the mystery is that the life was not crushed out of the > little fellow. > > WEBER'S GUARDIAN SERVED WITH RESTRAINING ORDER > AUBURN (Placer Co.), May 13 - John ADAMS, Adolph Weber's guardian, was > yesterday served with a restraining order from the Circuit Court, > restraining him from using or disposing of any of the assets of the Weber > estate, and also restraining Adolph Weber from appropriating any of the > funds. > The action of Risenweber, the half brother of the late Julius Weber, > alleges that his brother died intestate, leaving as survivor Adolph Weber, > and the complainant. That Julius Weber was murdered by his son Adolph for > the purpose of inheriting his estate, and contending that Adolph Weber's > act > debars him from the rights of survivorship. > > OLD SOLDIERS CHOOSE REDDING FOR THE NEXT ENCAMPMENT > Successful Meeting of the G.A.R. Veterans of California Comes to a Close. > MARYSVILLE (Yuba Co.), May 13 - A year hence the city of Redding will have > as its guests the loyal band of old soldiers who attended the > thirty-eighth > annual Encampment of the Department of California and Nevada, G.A.R., in > Marysville this week. That was decided upon at the closing session of the > Encampment last evening. The vote was largely in favor of the Superior > California town as against San Jose and Santa Barbara. > The election of officers to serve for the ensuing year resulted as > follows: Department Commander, Dr. W.W. RUSSELL, of Marysville; Senior > Vice-Commander, A.E. LEAVITT, of San Francisco; Junior Vice-Commander, > A.F. > NEEDHAM, of Oakland; Sergeant, D.H. HILTON, of Oroville; > Delegate-at-Large, > A.D. CUTLER, of San Francisco. > Following the installation, Past Department Commander E.C. SEYMOUR, on > behalf of the Convention delegates, presented to retiring Commander RICE a > pretty badge as an insignia of his high office. The recipient of the badge > was visibly affected when he arose to thank his comrades for the > recognition > shown. > Previous to adjournment resolutions were adopted thanking the people of > Marysville for the unparalleled reception and entertainment given the > delegates. > Many of the delegates are still in the city, bent on making an inspection > of Marysville's resources, and intent on visiting the large dredger field > east of the city. > Ladies of the G.A.R. > The Ladies of the Grand Army of the Republic concluded their Convention > work last evening, after electing officers as follows: President, Abbie E. > KREBS, of San Francisco; Senior Vice-Commander, Marian KYLE, of Reno; > Junior > Vice, Emma BROWN; Treasurer, Elma FULLER; Chaplain, Emma MILBURN; > Counsellor, Martha HERRICK; Council of Administration, Edith BROWN, Frank > CHURCH and Alice FOWLER; Delegate-at-Large, Emma M. BROWN, of Pacific > Grove; > Alternate Helen GILLARE, of Vallejo. > Delegates, Edith BROWN, of Pacific Grove; Lena SCHOLTER, of San > Francisco; > Emma HOWARD, of San Diego; Caroline VAUGHN, of Sacramento; Mary POGUE, of > Vallejo; Alternates, Maude E. SHORT, of Los Angeles; Hattie JORDAN and > Mattie HANSEN, of San Jose; Angeline SUTTON, of Pacific Grove, and Sadie > HORNE, of Sacramento. > Trustees - Louis CARR, of Oakland, May TURNER, of San Francisco; Annie E. > PAULK, of Sacramento, and Emma E. WOOLMAN, of Red Bluff. > Chairman of Home Committee, Cordelia E. SPENCER, of Los Angeles; Chairman > of School Committee, Edith WISKER, of San Francisco; Chairman of Almshouse > Committee, Lena SCHOLTEN, of San Francisco; Chairman of Pension Committee, > Cornelia E. SHIRLAND, of Sacramento. > Home Board of Lady Managers - Martha HERRICK, Lillie Pogue PETERSON, Mary > M. MILLER, Cornelia E. SHIRLAND, Ella C. SMEDLEY, Edith BROWN, Margaret J. > GRIFFITH and Emma HILLER. > The Memorial Grove Committee made a lengthy report concerning the trees > planted in the sacred grove at Sacramento, and the possibility of adding > new > ones to come from such noted battlefields as Shiloh, Corinth, Stone River, > Fort Pillow and Atlanta. > A pretty feature of the adjournment was the presentation of the retiring > President, Mrs. Martha HERRICK, of a jeweled badge of the Order. > > > ==== NORCAL Mailing List ==== > Visit NORCAL Genealogy Index > http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~yvonne/NORCAL%20index/ >