May 6, 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 5, 2005 issue. Looking Back 117 Years Ago � 1888 DEPUTY CLERK Stanley reported that 900 names had been enrolled on the new great register and applications were pouring in�. We noticed that the large number of trees that were planted in the courthouse square last year, all are dead save about a dozen and these have a sickly appearance, The well which was dug has proven inadequate for irrigation purposes. 97 Years Ago � 1908 THE NCO has reduced round trip fare from Likely to San Francisco, and person�s who would like to go down and look at the big shops can do so for $24�. Temperatures went up to 82 degrees in Alturas at the end of April, but then May came in with a furious snowstorm�. Laying the cornerstone for the new county high school will be delayed until May 30 because the committee felt they didn�t have a good enough program ready for the occasion. 87 Years Ago � 1918 CHAUTAUQUA has brought more people to the town of Alturas than ever before in its history�. Will Oliver, roadmaster for the NCO, suffered severe injuries when his speeder jumped the track near Reno�. Surprise Valley has nearly 400,000 pounds of wheat to be milled at Cedarville and 180,000 pounds at Lake City. 67 Years Ago � 1938 CITY POLICE Chief Pat McHugh appeared before the City Council Monday asking for a $25 per month pay raise that would boost his salary from $150 per month to $175. The council said the �chief deserves a raise, but right now we don�t know where the money would come from�. Pat McHugh was the Chief of police (in fact he was the only police officer) for many years in Alturas. I knew him well because three of his six children were all about my age and we fraternized most of the time. Pats� wife, Kitty, baked every Tuesday. She made bread and as a special treat she would make and fry doughnuts, covered with powdered sugar, for us kids. I loved her raisin bread, and when I was in the army and received a five-day delay in route, to visit Alturas, she presented me with a loaf of her home baked raisin bread, baked just for me. Her son, Jimmie, and I were classmates and he was away in the navy, at that time. See you all again next week. Ron Morgan

SURPRISE VALLEY RECORD – CEDARVILLE, MODOC COUNTY, CAL. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 6, 1930 WRECK AT SECOND BRIDGE BRINGS ACTION IN COURT Reckless Driving Charge is First Case Heard by New Justice, J. H. Westervelt The fist case to come up before our new Justice of the Peace, J. H. Westervelt, took place this morning at the Community Hall. The charge was one of reckless driving growing out of a smash, which occurred at the second bridge in Cedar Canyon last Monday evening. Arguments between the parties, as to who was at fault for the damaging of cars at this blind turn caused Fogerty and Willie to swear to a complaint charging John Harriet with reckless driving. District Attorney Gibbons came over from Alturas to prosecute the case, while Attorney B. B. Robinson of this place appeared in behalf of Harriet. According to current accounts of the smash, it is said that in passing on the narrow second bridge, the hub of Harriet’s car hit the hub of the Ford driven by Fogerty. Harriet’s car was damaged to the extent of a hubcap, while Fogerty’s car had to be taken to the Western Garage for repairs. Traffic Officer William Smith investigated the case. The hearing was called at 10 o’clock and the complaining witnesses did not appear until after that hour. Justice Westervelt set a new date for a hearing, which will take place on September 8th. THIRD ACCIDENT AT FIRST CANYON BRIDGE Another accident took place last Monday night about 8 o’clock at the hill just above the first bridge at the mouth of Cedar Canyon. This accident is the third at that point in the past month. R. T. Carey, stock buyer, of San Francisco, was the victim this time. He was driving a Chrysler coupe and was going at a moderate rate of speed, when he rounded this turn and coming close to the edge, the gravel gave away, causing his car to go over the embankment. It lodged in the creek bottom, about 20 feet off the road. This turn is now one of the most dangerous on the mountain. The Western Garage states that if many more accidents happen on this turn, they will install a hoist there in order to pull cars back to the roadway. The three parties who went over the embankment at this place during the past month have not been over 20 feet apart. Most of the local drivers know the danger at this turn and the accidents that took place occurred to strangers. Another bad place is just about a quarter of a mile above this place at the second bridge, where a number of narrow escapes have been made. Almost every day or so we hear of parties meeting on this bridge, but as most of them know the narrow bridge and the blind turn, they have slowed down so they could stop within a few feet. The California State Division of highways has taken over the rest of the road between here and Alturas. They should make improvements from this town to the water trough in order to assure safety to travelers on this portion of the highway. E. R. Archer returned from Woodland, where he received medical treatment at the Woodland Clinic. He is much improved in health. CARS WRECKED ON BURNEY MOUNTAIN Dr. Conwell and Mrs. Louise Shedd Escape Injuries in Burney Mountain Automobile Collision Dr. S. D. Conwell, local optician, and Mrs. Louise Shedd of Alturas both escaped uninjured last Sunday when Conwell’s car crashed with an automobile driven by Mrs. Anna J. Stirling of Oakland, on Burney Mountain. Reports of Traffic Officer M. I. Howard of Shasta County showed that the Conwell car was ascending the Burney Mountain grade while Mrs. Stirling was coming down the hill, when the cars collided. Both machines were so badly wrecked that they could not proceed under their own power and were taken to Burney for repairs. John Reynolds, who has been suffering with ulcers of the stomach, is now back on his job at the Surprise Valley Meat Market. Dr. and Mrs. M. R. Kennedy are leaving August 10 for Austin, Nevada, where they will visit their daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. L. R. Adams, of that place. Born – At Cedarville, Cal., July 29, 1930 to Mr. and Mrs. Harold Hess of Canby, a 10-pound daughter. Lyle Cook is reported quite ill with bronchial trouble at his home near Eagleville. Mitchell Urrell has rented Mrs. Penland’s house and with his bride will shortly occupy the premises. Ben Hudspeth, county recorder of Butte County and wife of Chico, arrived here Sunday on their way to Eagleville, where they will visit with relatives and renew old time acquaintances. Born – At the L. Hayes ranch east of Cedarville, to Mr. and Mrs. Harry Toney of Lake City, an 8-pound daughter. Announcement is made of the arrival of a wee girl, weight four pounds, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Norman Jones on July 28, at Los Molinas, Cal. The mother, formerly of this place, was Fay Jacobs, daughter of W. S. Jacobs. She was a graduate of Surprise Valley union High School. Mother and babe are doing nicely and friends here extend congratulations. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Ward and Betty drove to Los Molinas to visit Mr. and Mrs. Norman Jones to greet the new baby. They have returned and report a pleased the returned and report sat pleasant trip. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 13, 1930 Thomas G. Wilson and wife and small daughter left Friday evening for a stay in Stockton. They will also visit Mrs. Wilsons’ parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Felger, in Sacramento. Mrs. Terry, who returned recently from a month’ stay in Stockton, is in charge at the Terry ranch north of town. Mrs. Paul H. Jones of San Francisco is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Sweeney, in Lakeview, who are former residents of Lake City. Her son, Gordon, who has been there the past month, will return with his mother at the conclusion of her visit. Mrs. Jones is engaged as telegraph operator in a San Francisco office. CARS COLLIDE ON CORKSCREW TURN SUNDAY EVENING Miss Prewitt Received Injuries From Shattered Glass: Both Cars Badly Damaged Last Sunday evening about 5:30 another auto accident took place on the Cedarville-Alturas highway on the portion known as the corkscrew turn. Edward Rinehart and Miss Prewitt were on their way to Alturas and Claude Monchamp, in company with his aunt, Mrs. Kitty Ruth, were coming to Cedarville when they met at a sharp turn. In the crash of the cars, Miss Prewitt was thrown into the windshield, cutting her head and particles of glass struck her in the eye. She was brought to Cedarville, where it was learned that Dr. Kennedy had left for Nevada, so she was then taken to the McKinney Hospital in Alturas for treatment. We have not yet learned if the injury to her eye will result in loss of sight. The other occupants of the cars were badly shaken up and bruised. Both cars were damaged considerably. Bonita Parman returned a week ago last Sunday from Lakeview, where she underwent an operation for appendicitis. L. J. BARBER MARRIES IN LAKEVIEW, OREGON L. J. Barber of Eagleville and Mrs. Fanny Simpson of Sacramento applied for a marriage license at the county clerk’s office in Lakeview last Friday. Later, we learn that they were married on the same day at that place. They returned to Eagleville, where they will make their home. A large crowd of the young people of Eagleville treated them to a charivari on the evening of their return. Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Jackson of Westwood are here visiting Mrs. Jacksons’ parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Miller of Lake City this week. They will spend a two-week’s vacation in this county. Bobby Quirk, who has been visiting relatives here for the past three weeks, returned to his home in Gerlach, Nevada last Monday. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 20, 1930 SURPRISE VALLEY MAID IS MARRIED Miss Charlotte Cramton of Cedarville and Mr. Arnold Meyers of Bakersfield were married in Medford, Oregon on the 14th. After the ceremony, they left immediately on their honeymoon trip into Washington. Miss Charlotte is the eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Cramton and was well known in this valley. For the past few years, she has been at St. Helena, where she was studying to be a trained nurse. They will make their home near Bakersfield. Herbert A. Wildman and son, Talbert C. Wildman of Fort Worth, Texas, motored to Reno last Monday. Elmer Toney was in from Nevada last weekend attending to business matters. Mrs. Minnie Light of Lakeview is visiting at the R. O. Ward home just above Lake City, this week. Miss Beatrice Patterson left for Reno today, where she will enter the University of Nevada. Mr. and Mrs. Eahart returned from the bay region, where they have been spending their summer vacation. Mr. Eahart is the music teacher in the local schools. Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Turner and son, Albert, left for Ashland, Oregon last Tuesday. From that place they will go to other points in Oregon, spending a short vacation in these parts. Marjorie Bush, who has been visiting in San Jose with Mr. and Mrs. Allyn Beyerle, returned home last Monday, where she will remain for a month and then return to that place and enter the State Teachers College. Gordon Ash, son of Mr. and Mrs. Alec Ash, who has been seriously ill for sometime in Alturas, is reported to be somewhat improved at this time. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 28TH, 1930 Mrs. J. F. Ellison, of Red Bluff, sister of Attorney B. B. Robinson, is visiting him. Mrs. Ellison is the wife of Judge Ellison, Superior Judge of Tehama County for thirty-six years. CAR PLUNGES OVER EMBANKMENT AT MONTGOMERY CREEK Causes Death of Relatives to Surprise Valley Residents. Dr. and Mrs. John Stiles report a horrible accident on the Alturas-Redding road near Ingot on August the 22nd, wherein of the three occupants of the car, one was killed, one severely injured and the other one badly scratched and bruised. They were driving a short distance behind the cars and were the first to reach the scene after the accident. Mr. and Mrs. Porter Hellings and 16-year old daughter, Eileen were returning to their home in Los Angeles from Cedarville and according to Mr. Hellings testimony, who was driving the car. They were affronted by a woman driving a Chevrolet sedan at a good rate of speed on the wrong side of the road, when about three miles below Montgomery Creek. There was also a small girl in the car and Mr. Hellings seeing that the woman had no intention of returning to her own side of the road, thought to get as far away as possible from the approaching car. In doing this he car encountered soft gravel and slid over the 200-foot embankment. The car was completely demolished, Mr. Hellings, who was badly crushed lived for only an hour after the accident. Margaret suffered a badly crushed arm and Mrs. Hellings escaped with minor injuries. The three were rushed to the Redding Hospital as quickly as possible after the accident. Mrs. Hellings is the cousin of Mrs. John Ennis and the McClintocks in Eagleville, with whom she and family had been visiting for several days. Plaindealer (1:4) G. W. Tolson of Chico died at Santa Cruz last Saturday evening after a short illness. Mr. Tolson is a brother-in-law of C. E. Cummings of this place. He was formerly a resident of Eagleville and Fort Bidwell and was well known in Surprise Valley. He left Surprise Valley about seven years ago. (1:5) STAR COUPE TAKEN JOY RIDERS The car belonging to Pat Franklin, which was stolen in front of the Alhambra Theatre recently has not been recovered, nor has any trace of it been found. Last night, a Star Coupe belonging to Ed Powers of Eagleville was stolen from its parking place in front of the Alhambra Theatre and was not found until midnight. After a lively search officers discovered the car abandoned behind Lauer’s store, minis the gas and oil. No trace of the thief has been found, but officers deducted that the car was borrowed for a few hours of joy riding. A sheepherder named Pete Pichates was brought before Justice of the Peace Westervelt yesterday charged with violating the fire requirements within the reserve. A fine of $50 was imposed and then suspended, the herder paying the costs of the case. L. N. Pabst and H. O. Hughes were visitors at the Pabst Stock Farm just below Eagleville last Sunday. You may not believe us when we tell you at this early date in the season, a radiator of the Ford truck belonging to Frank Seminario was frozen and the pipes burst last Friday evening at his sheep camp in Jess Valley. This is somewhat early for the fall frosts to commence, but nevertheless, it happened, we are informed. Born – August 22, 1930, to Mr. and Mrs. Frank Wilcott, a daughter, Carolyn Frances. Max Caldwell and wife and daughter of the Imperial Valley were in Surprise Valley visiting with old time friends. This is the first time that he has been here for over 20 years. L. C. Jopson, Modoc County Water mast, who has been residing in Cedarville for the past few months, has moved to Alturas and will make his residence there for the next few months, attending to matters pertaining to his position. A large number of Surprise valley people attended the rodeo at Alturas last Saturday and Sunday and report having a very enjoyable time. ~~~~~~ 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, JULY 2ND, 1930 Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Clark, of Adin came over Saturday and remained for several days. Mr. Clark is treating a cancer on his face with the Benmac Mineral Springs water and he reports that he notices improvement since using the water, which has been about three weeks. There are a number of other patients treating with the water and all report being benefited. Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Smalls, former residents of this place but now of Oakland, arrived in Alturas last week; they expect to spend the summer in Modoc visiting their daughters, Mrs. John Christians, of Alturas and Mrs. Harry Hughes, of this place. Mrs. Mona West, of Eagleville, was granted an interlocutory decree of divorce from Mort West in the Superior Court Tuesday by acting Judge E. C. Bonner. The defendant did not appear to contest the action when it was called for trial and all property matters were settled by agreement. Fred Neasham accompanied by his little son and John Stewart arrived here Saturday from El Cerrito and will spend a two weeks’ vacation in the Valley visiting friends and relatives. Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Baty motored to Susanville last Saturday to meet their son, Loyal, who came up from Oakland to spend a two weeks’ vacation with his parents. Born – in Cedarville, Cal., June 25, 1930, to Mr. and Mrs. Leo Weilmunster, a boy Mr. and Mrs. Robert Turner made a trip to Livermore, Cal., Last week, returning Sunday, bringing Mrs. Sallie Turner and little granddaughter, "Toodles" Conrad; they will spend the summer in Surprise Valley. Mrs. William P. Evarts and children of Lovelock, Nevada and Mrs. Irma Misley and children of Winnemucca arrived here last Wednesday on a visit to their mother, Mrs. Frances Wilson of this place. George Billings was returned to Modoc County last Monday evening in company with Deputy Sheriff Ray Tierney from Sacramento. Billings is wanted by the Modoc officials for forgery. It seems that he forged the name of John Greig, of Susanville, on a check for some goods purchased at the Popular Auto Camp. On wiring to Greig Monday morning he stated that he preferred to waive all charges, providing that Billings would make good the check. He at that time had money enough to cover the forged check and by this time has paid the amount and has been given a floater out of Modoc. Mrs. Lenore Caldwell and son, Forest and Mrs. May Worley, of Woodland, arrived here last week to spend a short time visiting Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Cummins. Born – At Stockton, Cal., June 26, 1930, to Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Fisher, (nee Lavelle Wheeler) a son – Alfred Robert Fisher – weight 7 ½ pounds. Mrs. Nettie E. Lewis arrived here by train today from Philadelphia to spend a few months visiting with her son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Leon B. Lewis of Alturas. WEDNESDAY, JULY 9TH, 1930 ASHLAND MAN INJURED AT THE GEORGE STINER RANCH Henry Haynes, 65, while forking hay from a hay wagon into the barn at the George Stiner ranch near Lake City was seriously injured last Monday. It appears that he caught his hand in the cable as the Jackson fork was being raised from the wagon to the crest of the barn, where it transfers onto an overhead rail taking the hay into the barn. He was caught by the right hand as the load was being pulled up and was taken up with it and when the load was transferred to the rail it let him fall back into the wagon. The first joint on his little finger on the right hand was severed and the third and fourth finger, were badly lacerated. As he fell back into the wagon, he lit on the rack of the wagon causing him to sprain his right knee, ankle and back. He was immediately brought to Cedarville, where he was attended by Dr. Kennedy, who treated his injuries. Mr. Haynes came to Surprise Valley about three weeks ago and since that time has been working on the Stiner ranch. He formerly resided at Ashland, Oregon. The injured man was taken to the McKinney Hospital in Alturas for treatment. He was insured under the State Compensation Law. NEWSY ITEMS FROM FORT BIDWELL E. A. Peterson purchased the Hot Springs Ranch, north of Bidwell, from Merrill M. Martin last week. William Monroe, of Fort Bidwell, was taken to the Lakeview Hospital last Monday, where he underwent an operation for an abscess on the hip. He is under the care of Dr. Leithead, of that city. MANY ROBBERIES REPORTED IN ALTURAS DURING THE 4TH OF JULY At the "Squeeze Inn" a small lunch stand just north of the bridge in Alturas, during the Fourth, some robber mush have been somewhat exasperated, for after having broken into the place, he could find only 70 cents in the till. Guess he had to break into several places before he got what he really wanted for during the celebration, a number of places were broken into and a quantity of goods stolen. Modoc is now getting educated up to the robberies, knife scrapes, hold-ups that we read so much about in the city papers. Born – At the McKenney Hospital in Alturas, Cal., July 7th, 1930, to Mr. and Mrs. Robert McConnaughy, of Fort Bidwell, Cal., a daughter. Wild horses, increasing to such numbers in the Modoc National Forest, that they have become a menace to domestic stock, faced an inglorious end. They are being rounded up by riders under the direction of F. H. Huffman, manager of the SX ranch and many of them will be shipped to Petaluma, where they will be served as chicken food. Some of the best animals in the wild hers will be claimed. Many are advertised for sale under the state estray law. Although the death recently of Mrs. Leana Charity Donner App at Jamestown was generally believed to have removed the last survivor of the historic Donner Party, two members’ of the ill-fated band are still alive, Gen. C. F. McGlashan of Truckee declared. Gen. McGlashan is author of "The History of the Donner Party," and is recognized as an authority on this chapter of California history. Present survivors of the party, he said, are Isabel m. Breen-McMahon, San Francisco and Naomi L. Pike-Schenck, The Dalles, Oregon. Both were declared to be in the branch of the party, which spent the winter of 1846-47 at Donner Lake, Mrs. McMahon then being a babe in arms. Gen. McGlashan said the party started from Sangamon County, Illinois and later split up, one group going into Oregon and escaping the harrowing experiences of those who came to California. RUTH BAKER IS RECOVERING SLOWLY AFTER FALL Following her recovery after a long period of unconsciousness as a result of a fall from the Pine Creek Power cause, May 2, Ruth Baker, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. R. Baker spoke first words last Monday morning when she looked at her father and said, "Hello Daddy." Mr. Baker left his daughter’s bedside at between 12:00 and 1:00 Sunday morning. Up to that time, although she had regained consciousness several weeks ago and is steadily regaining strength and former abilities. Ruth had not been able to speak. At about – o’clock, the nurse discovered that Ruth could make a sound and form words. Her father returned at 4:30 in the evening and was almost stunned with -–to hear the greeting from his little daughter. He lost no time in rushing back with the glad tidings to bring other members to hear for themselves. Ruth showed her pleasure in surprising them and also Dr. Gibson, who had not been told. He came in and held her hand with his usual joke. The joke was on him when Ruth surprised him with "Hello, Doctor." Although the paralysis of the right side remains, renewed activities of her left arm and leg was very marked. She was moved from the hospital to the baker home today, where a large upstairs room has been arranged for her and the two nurses will remain on the case. It was figured that she would be more happy at home where she can enjoy the constant presence of the family. Robert Strief, former Surprise Valley boy but now of Redding and a Mr. Rose, arrived here on the 4th with his new Travelier Airplane. During the weekend he spent his time taking up passengers. The lakebed makes a wonderful landing field, it being solid and packed at this time of the year and is a level as a billiard table. He returned to his home at Redding Monday morning. Born – At Alturas, Cal., July 4th, 1930, to Mr. and Mrs. Ray Rowan, an eight-pound baby girl. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Alfred DeWitt, of Cedar Pass, June 23, 1930, a son. – The twelfth child born to Mr. and Mrs. DeWitt. WEDNESDAY, JULY 16TH, 1930 MULE BITES BENNERS’ FOOT AND BREAKS BONES A mule – a runaway – was the cause of an unusual experience of Virgil Benner, who was mowing hay on the Dyke Ranch, five miles south of town last Friday. It seems that the team, a mule and a horse that Benner was driving got frightened and started to run away. They got away from Benner and tore up the mowing machine and wrecking things in general and when caught, the mule, as a mule would, still acted cantankerous when being un-harnessed, when Virgil gave the mule a kick with his left foot and as we all know that a mule is somewhat of a good football player, owing to the fact that he has excellent kicking qualities, but we have never heard of him catching anything but a stubborn nature or a mouthful of hay. The mule upon seeing the foot being raised toward his side in a hasty manner, did not like the appearance of it, and before the blow was struck, he caught the foot in his mouth and instead of letting go of it as he should, clamped his teeth on it like grim death to a "nigger." Well, the sequence of the whole fracas is that two bones were broken in Virgils’ foot and will be compelled to use crutches for at least six weeks. Dr. Kennedy set the bones in the injured foot and it is getting along in good shape. LITTLE BOY SUSTAINS BROKEN ARM IN A FALL Dan Benner, small son of Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Benner received the injury of a broken arm just above the wrist last weekend while attempting to get off of a horse. It seems that the little fellow climbed upon the horse bareback and without a bridle and had gotten the animal up to the fence, where he started to get off. As he was in the act of doing this, the animal became frightened and moved away from the fence, causing him to miss it and fall to the ground and landing on his arm, thus breaking the big bone in his right arm. Several X-rays were taken of the fractured member before it was finally set in place. He was immediately brought to Dr. Kennedy, who is now treating the broken member. John Reynolds and wife and son accompanied by Loyal Baty, who was visiting with his parents for the past two weeks left Saturday evening for the Bay Region, where they will spend a short time visiting with friends in that vicinity. EXCITEMENT OCCURS AT THE BLUE BIRD CAFÉ A "battle royal" seems to have been staged in the dining room of the Blue Bird café last Sunday evening, when Bill Wimer, in a somewhat intoxicated condition went into the Café to eat his supper. He was disturbing the peace and causing undue annoyance to the proprietors, Mr. and Mrs. lee Stewart and was ordered out by Stewart. Being ordered out once was not enough for Wimer for when Lee went to milk his cow, he returned again and raising more disturbances; this time Mrs. Stewart told him to go, but making no move to depart, she started for him with the butcher knife she was using at the time and hit him with the flat side of it first and then turned the sharp edge of it on him, cutting about a seven-inch gash on his shoulder and as Wimer started for the door, it seems he was just a step too late for the knife went into his thigh about four inches in depth in one place and about two inches in another, inflicting bad wounds, but not considered serious, however, it is said that Wimer will take his meals in a standing position for some time. It seems that when Wimer is under the influence of liquor he is quarrelsome and in the habit of raising a disturbance and in times past has caused similar trouble to these Café people. Jack Wheeler returned home last Wednesday evening from Stockton, where he had been visiting his sister, Mrs. Alfred Fisher. Mrs. Wheeler expects to continue her visit for about two months longer. Born in Cedarville, Cal., July 9, 1930, to Mr. and Mrs. Walter Cambron, of Eagleville, Cal., a son Fred Neasham and son and John Stewart returned to their home in Richmond last Saturday after spending a couple of weeks in the valley visiting. Miss Margaret Powers underwent a tonsil operation last Thursday performed by Dr. Kennedy. Mr. and Mrs. E. R. Archer and Mrs. Mary Perry left yesterday morning for Woodland, where Mr. Archer will undergo an operation at the Woodland Clinic. Mrs. Perry will go on to Oakland, where she will visit for a time with relatives. Olney Vaughn is busy this week delivering pine limb wood in Cedarville from the Davis Creek vicinity. Anyone desiring limb wood should get in touch with him and give him an order. Mrs. James F. Poore returned recently from Ashland Oregon where she had been for medical treatment. Mrs. Iva Quirk underwent an operation for appendicitis at the McKenney Hospital at Alturas last week. Dr. Kennedy of this place is her physician. Rufus Stout, who has been spending the past few months at Great Falls, Montana, returned to his home at Fort Bidwell last Tuesday. WEDNESDAY, JULY 23, 1930 RUNAWAY TEAM BRUISES GUANO MAN Miguil Lecimberry was brought in from Denio, Oregon, last Thursday by Tom Duferrena, in a somewhat bruised and crippled condition. He was driving a team hitched to a mowing machine and stopped to fix a bridle, when the team became frightened and started to run; it tan over him and also dragged the mower over him causing severe injuries to his body. He is improving speedily and will soon be able to resume his work. ILLICIT LIQUOR CONFISCATED BY OFFICERS Arthur Finny, San Francisco man, was captured in front of the Hotel Niles in Alturas last Sunday night by Sheriff Sharp and Night Watchman, Pat McHugh. It seems that he had in his possession forty gallons of alcohol and five cases of illicit border liquor. His case is set for today, the city having charge of the prosecution. INFANT BABE PASSES The funeral for the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. W. E. McGirr was held this afternoon from the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Andy Neasham; the services were conducted by Rev. Vinyard and the remains of the little one were tenderly laid to rest in the Cedarville cemetery, under the direction of Undertaker, Lloyd Tripp. The babe was but three days old. The young parents have the sympathy of the community in the loss of their first born. (1:3) MAN GOES OVER GRADE A second accident occurred within the past two weeks at the mouth of Cedar Canyon when last evening about ten-thirty, Dan Dallagher, a lamb buyer for the Union Stock Yards, of Stockton, turned over in his 1930 Buick coupe at the same place Mrs. Dunning and Mrs. Applegate turned over about a week ago. Only slight damage was done to either the body or mechanical parts. NEWS ITEMS THAT HAPPENED IN SURPRISE 32 YEARS AGO J. W. Mikel and wife, former residents of this place, but now of Lakeview, were visiting friends during the past week. They are genial people and we are always glad to meet them. E. C. Bonner came over from Alturas Monday evening looking after his chances for the District Attorney-ship. He came over with C. E. Lind and when near the Scammon’s place, one of the horses got frightened and jumped out of the road, overturning the carriage but fortunately doing not other damage. Mr. and Mrs. John Reynolds returned Sunday from San Francisco. While in the city John underwent a medical examination and found that he is suffering from ulcers of the stomach. He will not be back in the butcher shop for a few weeks. Mrs. L. N. Bonner and grandson, Harry Haviside arrived here today from Berkeley, where they will spend a two weeks’ vacation visiting with Mr. and Mrs. L. Pabst of this place. Miss Annie Stephens, of Oakland, is at Fort Bidwell, spending her vacation visiting with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Stephens. Mrs. Edgar Harris and small daughter, Fern, journeyed to Klamath Falls last Wednesday, where they went to visit Mrs. Harris’ father, D. E. Hill, who has been seriously ill with typhoid fever. We are glad to hear that Mr. Hill’s condition is much improved. Mrs. Harris returned home Sunday. Mrs. E. H. Stanley and daughter, Dona, are at Pine Creek this week visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. U. Gentry. WEDNESDAY, JULY 30TH, 1930 CATCHES LEG IN CABLE; ANOTHER NARROW ESCAPE Johnny Roberts who is working on the A. L. Baty ranch, south of town, narrowly escaped getting his leg broken last Wednesday, while setting nets. He started to send up a load and in doing so his foot caught in the pull-up cable, which coiled around his leg, as the load was being taken up the slide. He was taken up the slide a short distance before the team could be stopped. His leg is badly bruised and some cords and muscles were pulled loose in his ankle. This is another one of those miracles, which sometime happen, for if the cable had not been evenly coiled around his leg, it would have snapped the member off; he will be laid up for a time from the effects of the injury. McCOMBS AROUSED BY NITETIME VISITOR W. A. McCombs was awakened Sunday night about eleven o’clock by someone pounding on the door of the Grange Hall, which is the next building west of his place. He thought it was someone trying to find a residence and made a mistake in the location. He got up and went to see what the party wanted and upon making inquiries, the man said his name was Jim Murphey and stated that he was looking for the deputy sheriff. As Mr. McCombs had a flashlight in his hand and kept it burning, while he was talking, the man said if he did not turn off the light, he would put him and the flashlight out too. He also told Mr. McCombs that "he was here if the Sheriff wanted him," and repeated this several times. As it was dark and some distance away from the man, Mr. McCombs did not get a very good view of him, but it is supposed that he was one of the parties, who had the mix-up at the Camp Ground on that evening. BOY THIRTEEN HADS UNIQUE RIDE How many boys of today, 13 years of age, could ride horse back alone from Surprise Valley, cal., to Burns, Oregon? Lou Wallenberry of Canyon City, who has been in the city for several days, had such an experience. He was with relatives at Surprise Valley, when he was told to ride to Burns to visit a merchant there. The only preparation was a supply of emergency rations, a good horse and when the boy started, his uncle placed a vest on him, buttoned it and told little Lou to give the vest to Mr. Brown at Burns. Three times the boy changed horses as he made the long and lonesome ride from Northern California up through the desert country, arriving finally at Burns. He presented the vest to Mr. Brown, as directed. Mr. Brown accepted the vest, ripped it open and from it extracted $10,000 in greenbacks. The small boy had not been aware of the fortune, which he was carrying. The uncle in Surprise Valley knew that a youngster on horse back would be safer from highway robbers than if the money was dispatched by the usual methods. Whole the boy was trotting along the dusty wilderness, ten freight wagons were crawling into Burns, coming from Pendleton. Each wagon was loaded with merchandise. The boss caradore had instructions not to unload unless the money was paid in advance. It was to meet the payment on this freight that the boy was dispatched from Surprise Valley, when young Wallenberry cantered into the one street of burns, the caravan of freight wagons had already reached the town and was waiting the production of the money. – Lakeview Tribune Ernest W. Dean, of the State Compensation Insurance Department, is here today attending to the insurance of George R. Smith, who was killed in a runaway accident on the Lyle Cook Ranch last Friday. (8:6) The many friends of George Gilcher will be very sorry to hear that it was necessary for the officers to take him to the Asylum at Napa last week, account of some mental derangement and displaying a mania for suicide. Ill health and brooding over the death of his brother, Jake are attributed as the cause of his trouble. It is sincerely hoped that he will soon recover. Mrs. Nettie B. Harris, of Medford, Oregon, is visiting her daughter, Mrs. E. B. Grove and family of Eagleville. Miss Gay M. Delmas, who has been visiting at San Jose for the past two weeks returned home last Saturday. Mrs. Mary Kenny, former justice of the Peace of this place, arrived here from Oakland last week and is spending a short vacation, visiting friends. A Negro named "Sketer" Hagan, who was working in the hay at Dave Baty’s place just above Lake City, was dragged off of a hay stack last Friday by the pull-up team. His injuries were slight, he came out of the fall with a wrenched shoulder and a few bruises. He was brought to Dr. Kennedy, who attended to his injuries. A fellow named Murphy was beaten up considerably at the Camp ground, just south of town, last Sunday evening. He was intoxicated, it is said, and claimed that some money had been stolen from him, which brought on a row with a fellow camper. From the looks of his face it appears that he had been struck with a sledge hammer in the form of a fist, as it was stated. His face was badly battered; no arrests were made. Miss Dorothy Kerr, of Alturas, is here this week visiting Kathleen Wylie. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Kerr are visiting at Big Bend, Shasta County, where they have gone for the benefit of Mrs. Kerr’s health; she is suffering from rheumatism. ~~~~~~ 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.

Is the 1885 State Census of Modoc County available anywhere online? Would like to have the listing for the Joseph R. and Margaret Polander family. Thanks, Sue Rezek, Iowa

> WEDNESDAY, JUNE 4TH, 1930 > > One month and four days have elapsed since Ruth > Baker, daughter of Mr. and > Mrs. Roy Baker, of Alturas sustained severe injuries > which for a time were > thought to be fatal but at this time we are glad to > be able to say that she > shows continued improvement. While her side is still > paralyzed, she is able > by signs to show that she understands what is said > to her. > > SHORT ITEMS OF INTEREST TO THE PEOPLE OF MODOC > COUNTY. > > Latest advises from the hospital staff at the > McKinney Hospital informs us > that Ruth Baker is now completely conscious. She is > able to amuse herself by > playing solitaire and by he playing it is evident > that she knows all of the > cards. They predict for her a full return to normal > physical and mental To those interested in the recovery of Ruth: she did return to her previous mental state but she was a cripple for the rest of her life. Ruth was into her teens when this horrible accident happened. Ruth and her family had been visiting Pine Creek reservoir, and Ruth decided to investigate the rock escarpment which one had to climb before getting to the reservoir. Somehow she slipped and plunged down that extremeley steep and rocky place. She remained partially paralyzed on on one side of her body and could only navigate with a crutch. She lived with her Mom and Dad just two doors away from our home on W.A Street in Alturas. She was a delight to visit, and I enjoyed her company very much. She died sometime after WWII. Her brother, Paul, was the District Attorney of Modoc County for several terms upon returning from his service with the Navy during WWII. Ron Morgan

SURPRISE VALLEY RECORD – CEDARVILLE, MODOC COUNTY, CAL. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 4TH, 1930 One month and four days have elapsed since Ruth Baker, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Baker, of Alturas sustained severe injuries which for a time were thought to be fatal but at this time we are glad to be able to say that she shows continued improvement. While her side is still paralyzed, she is able by signs to show that she understands what is said to her. LANGSTON SERIOUSLY HURT IN FALL LAST SUNDAY Lige Langston was found on the Madeline Plaines last Sunday morning, June the first in an unconscious condition. He was rushed to the McKinney hospital in Alturas. His mother, who lives at Reno, Nevada was immediately sent for and is now at the bedside of her boy. Little can be learned as to how he met with this accident, but it is surmised that the horse that he was riding threw him. Lige was employed in riding cattle for Lyle Cook of Eagleville. As we go to press we are informed that he has just regained consciousness and is doing as well as can be expected in the short time that has elapsed since his harrowing experience. We join his mother in hoping that he will soon be well and able to continue his duties. Last Wednesday, Miss Lucille Ash, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Ash, of Fort Bidwell and Mr. Milan Briles, son of Mr. and Mrs. Tom Briles, of Alturas, applied for a marriage license at the Clerk’s office in Alturas. They were married at the home of the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Ash, of Fort Bidwell, at eleven o’clock Tuesday morning, June the 3rd. Reverend Horton Colbert, of Alturas, California, performed the ceremony. After a wedding dinner, the bride and groom left for Reno, Nevada, where they were to meet Mr. and Mrs. Robert Dorris. Mr. and Mrs. Dorris are also newlyweds, as they were married in Reno Monday. From Reno, the happy couples will journey to San Francisco, where they will spend their honeymoon. Mrs. Dorris was Miss Hazel Flournoy of Alturas before her marriage. Congratulations, young folks; God speed on your journey and may He lead your paths aright. Mr. and Mrs. A. P. Norton returned last Wednesday from their trip to Los Angeles. They attended the reunion of A. P.’s Spanish American War Battery. Mr. Norton states that he met men there this trip that he had not seen in thirty years. Mrs. Fred Ash of Fort Bidwell returned from Oakland last week. She was accompanied on her return trip by her mother and her daughters, Roma and Louise. Mrs. B. B. Strief and two sons, Stephen and James, of Lake City, were pleasant callers at the Record office Wednesday afternoon; the boys were interested in seeing how a newspaper is printed. Miss Audrey Decious returned home after spending a few days in the city. She has recently completed her first year of teaching at Cave Valley, Nevada. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 11TH, 1930 FEDERAL PROHIS IS KILLED AT INDIAN SPRINGS GAS STATION Last Monday morning, one of the first killings of a Federal Prohibition agent in Modoc County took place at the Indian Service Station, north of Round Valley, when Albert Brown and Robert A. Davis, Federal Prohi’s attempted to arrest Rodney Selby, owner of the Gas Station. These two men stayed all night at the Popular Auto Camp in Alturas and left that place about six o’clock in the morning. Upon their arrival there they stopped their car, and puttered around it a while and then went into the office. They asked Selby for a "eye opener," stating that they had camped up the road and as yet had not had any breakfast. He immediately without any hesitation placed a bottle of liquor before them and poured a drink for them. They talked for a while and then ordered another drink and again chatted a while, when brown took from his vest a badge and held it in his hand and asked Selby if he knew what it was and stated that he (Selby) was now under arrest. At this statement, Selby ran back through the door at the end of the counter and saying, "So, you are stoolies." He went into his room and as he did so, Brown rushed behind the counter to see if he could get any evidence and as he did so, Selby came running out of the door of his room with a six shooter in his hand and firing a shot at Brown, which hit him in the groin and as he ducked behind the stove, he again shot at him, hitting him in the ribs. While this was going on Davis was trying to get his gun out of his pocket and while doing so Selby fired a shot at him, hitting him in the stomach, inflicting a flesh wound; and Brown raised up from behind the stove and shot again at Selby; Selby then turned on him, this time and fired and hit him in the neck and the bullet plowed stomach ward. Davis, who was concealed by the counter, went to his fellow officer and lifted him to his feet and then went to see what had become of Selby, who had fled by this time. He then lifted Brown into the car and they started for Alturas; Brown died en-route and Davis was in a very bad condition from the effects of the wound, when he reached there. Selby is still at large and organized posses have been searching for him since he escaped. MR. AND MRS. EVERETT HILL RETURN Mr. and Mrs. Everett Hill returned Monday evening. They were on their way to the K. and P. Conclave at Sacramento, when just below Yuba City collided with another machine, which came out of a side road. It stopped at the Highway, then started up again and killed its engine just as it got broadside to the road. Everett could not stop and they hit hard. Mrs. Hill was pretty badly shaken up. Everett and the other occupant were not hurt at all. They returned as far as Chico, where Everett made a trade for his wrecked Star Sedan; they got a new Pontiac Six. Married – At Lakeview, Oregon, June 9, 1930, Miss Eunice Kemble, of Vya, Nevada and Ray Stanley Hunt, of Woodland, Washington, Justice of the Peace Duke, officiating. The many friends of the young couple extend congratulations and wish them a happy voyage, calm seas and fair skies. They departed for their home at Woodland, Washington immediately after the ceremony. SHORT ITEMS OF INTEREST TO THE PEOPLE OF MODOC COUNTY. Latest advises from the hospital staff at the McKinney Hospital informs us that Ruth Baker is now completely conscious. She is able to amuse herself by playing solitaire and by he playing it is evident that she knows all of the cards. They predict for her a full return to normal physical and mental activities. DEFINITION, to Surprise Valley Folks: A Whiskerino is any man who cares to grow a crop of chin spinach and be present at Alturas, July the 2nd for Pioneer Day. A Whiskerette is a lady who cares to appear at the afore said celebration in old fashioned apparel. Don’t wait for a ribbon, go to it, men and let’s show these people that we can do it. Lige Langston, who was injured in a fall from his horse, while in the employ of Lyle Cook of Eagleville has sufficiently recovered to be discharged from the McKinney Hospital in Alturas, where he was taken on the day of the accident. Accompanied by his mother, he will leave today for Reno, where he will convalescence two or three weeks before taking up his work again. H. Marty, employee of the Surprise Valley Meat Market, while rounding the turn just south of Hussa’s ranch, in his new Ford pick up, failed to make the turn, which caused it to turn over and damaging it to a great extent. The Western Garage with the "Yellow Wrecker" were on hand soon and brought it back to town. Ralph Williams, the AAA man was over yesterday to make adjustments on the insurance. FAMILY REUNION AT VYA, NEVADA Last Saturday, Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Sharp, of Vya, Nev., were surprised by the arrival of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Young, Miss Leona Young, Paul Young and Miss Cleo Derringer, all of Greeley, Colorado. Just about the time this surprise was wearing off a bit, Kenneth G. Sharp and family, of Tucson, Arizona, came home, after being gone for eight years. Mrs. Young is a sister of Mrs. Sharp. Mrs. Margaret Surryhine, of Oakland, Cal., is also visiting her parents. Then yesterday, other members of the Sharp family, Mrs. Arthur Ellenburg and son, Miss Mildred Ellenburg and Kenneth Surryhine, all of Oakland, Cal., arrived home. The gathering of the sons and daughters and their family-like is being celebrated by a family reunion at the Sharp home today. It is a happy reunion after a long separation of different members of the family. Mr. Robert Neasham and Miss Ernestine Van Sickle, of this place, were married in Reno, Nevada, last Thursday, June 5th. They have gone to Chico, Cal., where they will make an effort to locate. If they are not successful in finding what they are looking for it is their intention to return to Surprise Valley. Their many friends extends hearty congratulations to the newly weds. A divorce action citing cruelty has been filed in the Modoc Superior Court by Mona West vs. David M. West. These folks for sometime past were residents of Surprise Valley until a few months ago when Mrs. West moved to Alturas. Mrs. F. I. Roberts left last Saturday for Cassel, Shasta County, to visit her daughter, Mrs. Edna Summers and family of that place. Janice Miller and Lyle Bishop of Oakland are here spending a few weeks vacation with Miss Miller’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Miller of Lake City. Rileous "Stuce" Jones underwent a successful operation for appendicitis at the McKinney Hospital on the 8th of June. Our Dr. Kennedy performed the operation. We were talking to Stuce last week and he told us that he was going to take a short vacation from his job with Fred Meyers of Eagleville and spend sometime with his mother who lives at Lake City. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 18, 1930 SELBY PLEADS GUILTY; SENTENCED TO TERM IN PRISON Rodney Selby proprietor of the Indian Springs Gas Station, pleaded guilty second degree murder in connection with the slaying of Albert Brown, federal prohibition agent, last week. Selby was sentenced by acting Superior Judge E. C. Bonner and left immediately with Modoc County Officers for San Quentin Prison. Selby was in the Modoc County jail, where he was placed Saturday night, following his surrender Friday night to C. J. Fulcher, of Lookout, fifty miles southwest of Alturas. Fulcher notified the authorities Saturday afternoon. Later, he accompanied by Selby and Deputy Sheriff Paul Viles, reported to District Attorney Oscar Gibbons. The fugitive, who had been the object of an intensive manhunt through the Modoc lava beds, since a week ago, appeared at Fulcher’s residence Friday night in an exhausted condition. The soles were worn from his shoes. SEEKS ADVISE "I am Rodney Selby," he announced, after tossing a gun on the table. "There’s my gun; what do you think I ought to do?" Fulcher advised Selby to give himself up tot he authorities. The former made no attempt to communicate with the authorities until Selby had spent Friday night and Saturday morning at the Fulcher home. In a statement to District Attorney Oscar Gibbons, Selby declared he shot Brown and wounded Prohibition Agent Robert Davis in self-defense. He said that when the two prohibition agents displayed their badges after he served them liquor, he sought to sweep the glasses from the counter to the floor. A scuffle ensued, during which Brown (this statement is missing a part that was not written in article). It was then, he said, that he fired at Brown and Davis, hitting them both. Selby said, Brown then reached for his hop pocket as if to draw a gun. Selby ducked behind the counter and when he arose, he was shot at by Brown and Davis, hitting them both. Selby told the district attorney that he had been lost for two of the four days during which he wandered in the wilds. Frequently, he saw members of the posse searching for him, but none of them ever got close to him. He admitted that he had been at the Shaw Service Station in Gouger Neck Valley, where members of the posse had found tracks believed to have been Selby’s. ADIN RESIDENT WAS HERE FOR TREATMENT AT THE BENMAC SPRINGS THIS WEEK Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Clark, of Adin, were in Cedarville a few days this week. They visited the Benmac Mineral Springs, east of here, having heard of the efficacy of the mineral water for the treatment of cancer, from which disease Mr. Clark has been suffering for a number of years. It is sincerely hoped that he may derive benefit from the use of the water. If the water proves to be beneficial to sufferers from that disease the springs will soon become famous. PAGE PAROLE TO BE HEARD IN SEPTEMBER Frank Page, convicted in Modoc County of the murder of Pearl Connell at Cedarville in 1927, will come before the Parole Board of the state in September for parole and fixing of sentence according to notice which has been received by District Attorney Oscar Gibbons. Page was alleged to have choked and the jury found him guilty of second degree of second-degree murder. The sentence fixed at that time was for a minimum of ten-years in San Quentin, but this sentence was later modified to a minimum of five years. The Parole Board has asked the District Attorney to present any additional fact they might have in have in connection with the affair. CAMPFIRE BURNS PROVE FATAL TO ALTURAS PIONEER ALTURAS, MODOC COUNTY, JUNE 16, 1930 – Robert Fitzhugh, old-time resident of this section was buried here Thursday. Fitzhugh, who was 69 years of age, met his death at Mountain City, Nev., last week from burn received in an unusual accident. He was engaged in moving cattle and had made camp for the night beside an open campfire. During the night coals from the campfire, rolled out from the campfire, rolled out and ignited the sleeper’s bedding. By the time he was able to reach at a nearby stream and plunger into the water. Fitzhugh had been fatally burned. The injured man drove eight miles for medical attention and assistance but his wounds proved fatal a few days later. A sister, Mrs. Earl Calkins and three brothers, James, John and henry, all residents of Alturas, survive him. (1:6) Into a grave at Jamestown recently, was lowered the body of Mrs. Leana Donner App, last of the survivors of an epic tragedy of the high Sierra. Eighty-four years ago, the Sierra claimed her father, Capt. George Donner; her stepmother, the heroic Tasman Donner and most of the party Donner led from Springfield, Ill., to their fate on what is now Donner Lake. Mrs. App then a girl of 12 years, was rescued. Roy Hobbs and family, of Ashland, Oregon, arrived here the first of the week to spend a short time in the valley, visiting friends and relatives. They were accompanied by Sheldon Page, son of Mode Page, formerly a resident of this valley. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Dollarhide, of Westwood are receiving congratulations of their friends on the arrival of a baby girl, Phyllis Jean, born last Friday. LAKE CITY NOTES Announcement of the marriage of Miss Laura Spruill and Mr. Menta McDaniels on Tuesday, the third of June, 1930, at Reno, Nevada. Miss Spruill taught school at this place and Mr. McDaniels is well known throughout Modoc County, two are highly esteemed and their many friends wish them happiness and prosperity. They will make their home in Yuba City, Cal. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 25TH, 1930 NIECE OF Mrs. D. PATTERSON KILLED IN AUTO WRECK Miss Margaret S. "Peggy" Johnston, 19 years old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Johnston of Reno is dead, as a result of and automobile crash one mile west of Boca on the Truckee Highway early Sunday morning. She with a party of three others were returning from a dance from a Tahoe Resort and the driver fell asleep, when the car came to a reverse curve, which leads from the hill to the bridge, one mile west of Boca. On the same curve three years ago, two prominent attorneys were injured when their car crashed into the re-enforced concrete abutment on the right hand side of the bridge. The car in which Miss Johnston and party were riding was a large sedan and was hurled through the air forty or fifty feet and was completely demolished. In the car were Daniel McKnight, Margaret Evans and Thomas Cooper, who was driving the car at the time of the accident, all of whom received broken bones and other serious injuries. Miss Johnston is a niece of Mrs. James Patterson, of this place, was visiting with her cousin, Miss Beatrice Patterson about two weeks ago. The Patterson family immediately left for Reno upon receiving word of the tragedy; they will attend the funeral. (1:2) FORMER LAKE CITY RESIDENT PASSES AT EUREKA A telegram was received by Grover Wimer Friday bearing the sad news of the death of his aunt, Ella Wimer Thomas, on Thursday, June 19th. Mrs. Thomas spent her childhood days at Lake City. She was the sister of James Wimer, of this place. She spent two weeks visiting old schoolmates and relatives last fall here. Upon her return to her home in Eureka, she fell ill and has suffered from an unknown ailment until the time of her death. Friends and relatives here grieve her passing. (1:2) Last Thursday, Louis Monchamp, of Lookout, was in Cedarville visiting. He came for the purpose of moving his father, Mantor Monchamp, who is ill, back to Lookout to remain a while. Mr. Monchamp has been an invalid for the past two years and the change will no doubt benefit his health. D. H. Grove, Sr., was a visitor in town yesterday and from the looks of his jaw, we asked him if he had started chewing "Climax" but as we saw him kind-a-humor his jaw, it dawned upon us that D. H. had a full fledged case of the mumps and it was sure tough on him. Del Frakes of the M. C. Ranch was a business visitor in Cedarville last Thursday. Harold Conklin, Deputy in charge of Water Rights and Gordon Zander, Hydraulic Engineer for the Division of Water Resources, of Sacramento, were here on business first of the week. Mr. J. Warren Crooks, manager of the Vannice Store Alturas, has been confined to his home for the past week with a severe attack of the flu. Mr. and Mrs. Vern Linville, of Redding, made a hurried trip to Eagleville Sunday, bringing their little son, Donald, who will spend sometime visiting his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Powers, of Eagleville. Married in Reno, Nevada, June 22, 1930, William Henry Mouldenhauer to Olive Jaisson, both of Reno, Nevada, Mrs. Mouldenhauer was raised in Surprise Valley and her friends here extend congratulations. Born – Near Cedarville, Cal., June 15, 1930, to Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Stimers, a son Mrs. B. P. Dollarhide and son, Jack were visitors here last weekend. Messrs. Ed and Everett Hill were visitors at Klamath Falls last weekend where they went to visit their brother, D. S. Hill, who is ill with typhoid fever at that place. ~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Modoc County, California "The Last Frontier" www.rh2o.com/modoc --- Our outgoing mail is checked by Norton AntiVirus.

Charles R. Jackson Charles Richard Jackson, better known as "Charlie" in Modoc County, realized his dreams with a determined spirit and dedicated work ethic, before he passed away peacefully at his home in Alturas on May 8, 2005. He was 85. A Modoc resident for 55 years, he was one of 10 children, known as "Sonny" in his native Macclesfield, Cheshire, England where he was born on April 6, 1920. He served with the British Royal Navy for 5-1/2 years on the destroyer, "HMS Amethyst," during World War II. After his military service, he operated a produce route with his Lorrie [cart] and horse. On January 26, 1948, he married neighbor girl, Violet Smith and the two have shared 57 years of marriage. On July 30, 1950, Charles and Violet left England for better opportunities in the United States. They worked hard to make their dream of one day owning a ranch in America come true. The Jacksons traveled seven days on the HMS Parthia, across the Atlantic for Ellis Island in New York. They had left behind "Jackson's," the General Merchandise Store they had owned for 2-1/2 years and worked hard at before they sold the business. As store proprietors, the two worked tirelessly from sun up to sun down, also running a catering business and cooking in the wee hours of the morning to serve a hot meal by noon each day, for the factory workers in town which had contracted with them for the meals. After making application to move to the United States, they waited 18 long months to get "on quota" to enter the U.S. and were only allowed to leave England with $55. They took their beloved German Shepherd with them. Another requirement was to have a sponsor in the U.S. who would vouch that the new residents wouldn't become a burden on their new government. Through a mutual friend, Vi had corresponded with Don and Ida Kinkaid of Modoc County who offered to sponsor the couple. After their arrival at Ellis Island, the Jacksons boarded a train for a three-day trip from New York to Reno, where the Kinkaids of Canyon Creek Ranch picked them up and took them to the Jackson's new, but temporary home. "We had one dime left to our name," recalled Charlie in a Modoc Record feature dated Feb. 19, 1998. The Jacksons stayed 11 months working and living on the Canyon Creek Ranch in Modoc County, before venturing out on their own, staying a brief two weeks in Alturas, then moving to Likely, where they worked at the General Store for Alice and Harry Flournoy for three years and four months. The Jacksons have maintained long friendships and strong ties to Likely from those first years in Modoc. Anxious to cultivate their dream, Charlie's sister in Long Beach encouraged them to move in with her until he could find a job. Charlie quickly landed a job on his first interview at a grocery store and worked through promotions over the following nine years. Charlie held two jobs for seven years, working 16 hours a day with two, eight-hour shifts. In 1955, after taking a six-week class at the local college in Long Beach, Charlie and Vi became U.S. citizens. It wasn't until 1962 that the two were able to return to England and in later years, returned several times. After nine years in Southern California, saving all along, they returned to Modoc and purchased the vacant Al Lindgren property. Charlie was hired as the City of Alturas "dog catcher" then worked for the street department. He retired as City of Alturas Water and Sewer Department Superintendent after 21 years with the city. Step by step, as they were able, they built their home, a barn, and ranch. By the time they sold the property in 1985, and moved to another home, they owned 130 breeding cows. They had realized their dream after years of hard work. On January 24, 1998, the Jacksons were feted by 235 friends who gathered for a 50th wedding anniversary celebration in their honor. Charlie loved to work and thoroughly enjoyed his ranch and animals; the cowboys and his very good neighbor Lester Porter. Services will be held at St. Michael's Episcopal Church in Alturas on Saturday, May 14 at 10 a.m., with the Rev. Linda Moore. Burial will follow at the Likely Cemetery with a potluck following at the Likely Fire Hall. In addition to his wife of 57 years, Violet Jackson of Alturas, Mr. Jackson is survived by two sisters Muriel Wain and Brenda and husband Roy Cotton of England; Brothers John and wife Nita Jackson, David and wife Kitty Jackson of England; Harold and wife Bessie Jackson of Australia, Eric and wife Audrey Jackson of England; Peter and wife Hazel Jackson of Wales; brother-in-law James Bowers of Long Beach, CA and extensive family of nephews and nieces who loved him very much and will miss him. He was preceded in death by his sister Madge Bowers of Long Beach and Eileen Potts of England. Donations in his memory may be made to the High Plateau Humane Society, or Judy Ford's Canine Country or St. Michael's Endowment Fund. Services are under the direction of Kerr Mortuary, Alturas Alta O. Hawes On April 30, 2005, Alta O. Hawes, age 97 years, left this life to claim the place promised to her at the feet of Jesus. Alta was born in the Oklahoma Territory in 1907. She and her late husband, Ernest, had been ranchers in Surprise Valley prior to their moving to Placerville. They were residents of El Dorado County for 31 years. They were both charter members of the Placerville First Christian Church. She faithfully served the Lord and her Church as the Sunshine Lady, sending cards of love and encouragement to the sick and shut-in. Alta always had a positive outlook on life and the centers of her affection were her family and her church. She always had a smile and was loved by all who knew her. Alta was preceded in death by her loving husband Ernest. She is survived by her two sons, Warren and Ernest, Jr. of Alturas, 13 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren and 11 great-great-grandchildren. A Celebration of Life Eternal with the Lord, into which she has entered, was held at 2 p.m. on May 7 at the Chapel of the Pines in Placerville. Interment was private. Vergie Mae Fender Former long-time Alturas resident Vergie Mae Fender passed away peacefully on April 25, 2005, in Brownsburg, Indiana. She was born to Tom and Lovada Gentry in Chapel Hill, North Carolina on January 29, 1919, the youngest of seven children. They all preceded her in death. She was the widow of Tad Fender to whom she was married for almost 50 years. Tad passed away in 1986. She was also preceded in death by a granddaughter, Sherrie Lynn, in 2000. While raising her family, she worked in the school cafeteria in North Carolina, until she and Tad moved to California in 1951. At that time, their youngest child was only a few months old and rode on a pillow in the seat of a 1946 Ford. After arriving in Alturas, CA Vergie went to work at Modoc Medical Center and retired from there after many years. She was a long-time member of the Alturas Baptist Church. She is survived by her son, Guy and his wife Mary of Sacramento; daughters Inez and husband Pete Jackson of Indiana; and Janice and husband David Shanklin of Burney, four granddaughters and three grandsons. Vergie leaves 11 great-grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren. She is also survived by one sister-in-law, Lois Thomason of Alturas and many nieces and nephews. Services were held Friday, April 29 at Kerr Chapel in Alturas. Burial followed at the Alturas Cemetery next to her beloved Tad. Pastor Mel Chasteen of Alturas Baptist Church presided. DeLos 'Bud' Steward DeLos "Bud" Steward passed away at the Surprise Valley Hospital on May 3, 2005. Bud had lived at the Surprise Valley Long-Term Care Facility since November of 2003. While there, Bud received loving care from a staff of wonderful and dedicated people. Bud was born on May 9, 1927, in Lake City, CA to Bruce and Marie Steward. His brother, Brucie Steward preceded him in death. Surviving sisters are Vivian Kemble and Theyel Hauver and his brother, Dale Steward. Bud was married to his wife, Donna for 55 years. After he could no longer live at home, Donna would visit him several times daily and bring him special treats, usually his favorite, ice cream. Also surviving are his son, Michael and wife Joy of Winnemucca, NV, and grandsons, Marc and Scott and Scott's son Taylor. Bud's daughter, Jean Peterson and husband Sam and son Kelly reside in Alturas, CA. His son, Russ resides in Citrus Heights, CA. Russ's daughter, Jodi and husband, Paul and their sons Anthony and Paul Jr. reside in Cedarville, as does special granddaughter, Tahlia. Melissa resides in Redding, CA. Bud was employed by the Modoc County Road Department for 35 years. He first began work as an equipment operator and was later promoted to County Road Superintendent, overseeing the county road system. He enjoyed the many people with whom he worked throughout the years. Throughout his life, Bud enjoyed the outdoors. He loved to take his kids and grandchildren fishing and hunting. They all have many fond memories of times with "Grandpop" camping and especially sledding in the wintertime. His sons will never forget the times they spent hunting elk and deer with him. There were many special people in Bud's life. Just a few of those are: his friends, Dennis Egle and Floyd and Betty Smith and his nephew, Cecil Kemble and special nieces, Judy Lynch, Karen Hill and Dixie Kemble. Services were held Friday, May 6 at Lake City Cemetery at 2 p.m. The family suggests, in lieu of flowers, that donations be made to the Surprise Valley Health Care District, Cedarville, CA 96104. ~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Modoc County, California "The Last Frontier" www.rh2o.com/modoc --- Our outgoing mail is checked by Norton AntiVirus.

0SURPRISE VALLEY RECORD – CEDARVILLE, MODOC COUNTY, CAL. WEDNESDAY, MAY 7, 1930 RUTH BAKER IMPROVES The condition of Miss Ruth Baker, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. R. Baker, of Alturas, is reported slightly better at this writing and their many friends are sincerely hoping that she may continue to improve. CARD OF THANKS We wish to extend thanks to our friends of Surprise Valley for the many acts of kindness following the death of our loved one, Lenora Mott. W. A. Odbert and family The check artist Kwong Wong, who has been detained at the jail in Alturas, will shortly take a ride to Fallon, Nevada, as he is much wanted by the authorities of that place. Wong proves his nationality by refusing to divulge just what happened there, that they should want him so badly. That he himself is a drug addict seems to be rather well established at this time, but there is nothing in the evidence to indicate any drug peddling activities on his part. CARD OF THANKS We wish to express our sincere thanks to friends and neighbors who were so kind to us during the time of our bereavement in the death of our husband and father, R. H. Stanley; to the fraternal Orders, to Rev. Vinyard and the M. E. Church Choir. We feel deeply grateful for their kindness and assistance in our hour of trial; also for the beautiful floral offerings. Mrs. R. H. Stanley Mr. and Mrs. Leon R. Stanley Mr. and Mrs. William Ballard Mr. and Mrs. Heath Stanley Mrs. Reginald Roberts, who has been ill with an attack of tonsillitis, is now on the mend and we expect she will be up and around soon. Andrew "Dutch" Jacobs was in Alturas Friday securing additional well casing for the well that he and Jhune Chambers are drilling at the Harry Rinehart ranch. "Dutch" says that they are down two hundred feet. James G. Dyke and family arrived here last week from Santa Maria; they expect to move to Lakeview to reside where Jim will be in charge of the creamery at that place. Mrs. Myron Quirk and Geraldine Wheeler were spending the day in Alturas. WEDNESDAY, MAY 14TH, 1930 SLIGHT SCRATCHES CAUSE INFECTION THAT MAY BE SERIOUS Lester Hays who has had considerable trouble with an infected, by a sliver under his thumb, is somewhat better at this writing. George Glineburg, local rancher and contractor has been suffering with a badly infected finger and at this time it looks as if he were going to still have more trouble from it. We do not believe in locking the barn door after the horse has been stolen, never the less it seems that we all should be especially careful of any cuts, abrasions or broken tissues of the skin and disinfect them as soon as possible after the accident. We believe it will pay big to do this even if we have to go a considerable distance with what appears to be a minor injury. With the hard working people of this valley, this thought might not agree, but to our certain knowledge, several of the serious layoffs of busy men here has been due to disregarding a minor hurt of some kind. An hour or even a day is better to cure a minor injury and is so much better all around than a month or two layoffs later on. CALIFORNIA SPOTTED FEVER CLAIMS ANOTHER VICTIM Julius Martinsen died last Wednesday in the McKinney Hospital, where he was brought a short time ago suffering from a virulent attack of tick fever. He was in the employ of William Rinehart of Bitner, Nevada at the time he was stricken. Mr. Rinehart tried to prevail upon him to come to town before he did, but he elected to stay in the lambing camp. This delay was probably fatal. William Rinehart with his brother Marion brought Julius to Cedarville, where Dr. Kennedy examined him, but due to his condition, he was rushed to the Hospital at Alturas. He was a native of Oslo, Norway and is survived by his mother, who lives at Waseca, Minnesota, where he was sent for interment. Three brothers and four sisters mourn his passing. E. Martinsen of Los Angeles, a brother came to Alturas to accompany the remains to Waseca. (1:2) DIED Ransom H. Stanley, aged 68 years, 10 months and 28 days passed away at his home in Cedarville, Cal., Wednesday, May 7th, 1930, at 11 p. m. after a long illness. He was taken ill in March 1928 and though he somewhat recovered his strength, he was not again able to take an active part in public activities, in which he had been so deeply interested and had devoted so much of his time and talent. He bore his affliction with patience and fortitude and was willing to submit to the will of his Maker. He learned the printers’ trade early in life and at times had charge of different papers in Northern California and in 1892 established the Surprise Valley Record, which he published continuously for 38 years, without any change in management and of which he was owner at the time of his death. He was born in Pleasant Plain, Iowa, in 1861 and crossed the plains with his parents when he was five years old. He grew to manhood in Lake County, Cal., and later came to Big Valley, where he resided for a time before coming to this valley. He was a member of the Blue Lodge, Royal Arch and Eastern Star of Masonry and the Knights of Pythias and Odd Fellows Lodges. He was the oldest Past master of Surprise Valley Lodge, No. 235, F. & A. M. at the time of his death. He has also been a member of the M. E. Church since 1907. His funeral was conducted Friday afternoon from the M. E. Church under the auspices of the Masonic Order; Rev. Virgil A. Vinyard, assisted at the Church and the Masonic Order gave their ritualistic service at the grave. He leaves his wife and three children, Leon R. Stanley, of Arbuckle, Cal., Mrs. Faye Ballard, of Alturas, Cal., and Heath Stanley, of Cedarville, Cal., also one sister, Mrs. Emma Russell, of Sacramento, Cal.; one uncle, A. N. Stanley, of Lakeview, Oregon, and several distant relatives, among whom are Frank Stanley, of this place. The Record family wish to express its heartfelt thanks to the friends and neighbors, of Alturas and this Valley; to the Fraternal Orders, to Rev. Virgil A. Vinyard and the Choir and to everyone who assisted us in any way during our recent bereavement; Also, we feel deeply grateful for the beautiful floral offerings. (1:3) (Ransom Heenan Stanley is his full name) Mr. and Mrs. George Penland will leave in a few days for Bieber, Calif., where they will work for the Mountain Valley Creamery Co. We wish them success in their new home. WEDNESDAY, MAY 21, 1930 DEATH OF GRANDMA COCKRELL AT EALGEVILLE LAST FRIDAY Maggie Carson was born in Huntington, Indiana on January 19th, 1850 and died at Eagleville, California on May the 6th, 1930 at the age of 80 years, three months and twenty-seven days. As a young girl she came to Surprise Valley in 1871 and made her home with her cousin and his family, William A. McCormick until 1872, when she was married to Fonrose C. Cockrell. Five children were born to this union, only two of whom are alive to mourn her passing, Mrs. Myrna Powers, and William F. Cockrell – also three grandchildren and one great grandchild. Her husband preceded her in death a number of years ago. She has resided in Eagleville continuously since her girlhood and was known throughout the valley for her ever willing and helpful care in illness and trouble of her neighbors and friends. Grandma Cockrell was exceedingly modest and reserved concerning her own virtues and always kind and loving and forebearing toward all with whim she came in contact. When our District Superintendent, Dr. Williams, first came here as pastor of this church, she was his first convert and has been a faithful member of the church, until she joined the church "triumph." Her passing is truly that of a real pioneer spirit "gone west" for only through the trials and hardships endured by such sterling character has been born to standards of our new community today. (1:1) SUCCESSFUL BIRTHDAY PARTY AT LAKEVIEW LAST SUNDAY An elaborate Birthday party was given in Lakeview last Sunday commemorating the 12th birthday of Doris Parman at the home of her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. George Sweeney. A large crowd of Lakeview and Surprise Valley folks were present. The table was covered with all the delicacies of the culinary art. A large cake with 12 candles occupied the center of the table. Doris was recipient of many costly and beautiful presents. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. George Sweeney, Mr. and Mrs. G. F. Arthur, Crystal Ocallaghan and Neil Frost of Lakeview. From Surprise Valley: Nina Hanks, Ilene Hanks, Allvera Coons, Doris’s former school chums, all of Eagleville. Tom Sweeney of Lake City, Eugene Stephens of Fort Bidwell, Dorothy Dees of Eagleville and Professor Charles E. Oliver, her private teacher in Lakeview. Ruth Baker, who was seriously injured twenty days ago yesterday, is showing considerable signs of improvement. The San Francisco specialist said at the start that if she did not show any change for the better it would be within eighteen or twenty days from the time of the accident. While still practically unconscious, she raised her arm some yesterday and moved her eyes. We all hope that there is yet hope for her. SHORT ITEMS OF INTEREST TO THE PEOPLE OF MODOC COUNTY George Gilcher has gone to San Francisco, where he will enter the St. Louis Hospital for stomach treatment. Last Wednesday, on May 14th, three young ladies of Surprise Valley graduated from the University of California with the Bachelor of Arts degree. They are Miss Lois Tyeryar, Miss Ariel Peterson and Miss Roma Ash. Miss Tyeryar is from Cedarville and Miss Peterson and Miss Ash are from Fort Bidwell. Mr. and Mrs. Edgar L. Bales, nee Miss Cecil Coates, received a visit from the stork on May the 11th. The baby’s name is Mary Lucille, weight six and one half pounds. Mrs. Bales was formerly a resident of this valley, but now lives at Lower Lake, California. CARD OF THANKS We wish to thank the kind friends and neighbors who were so good and kind to us during our recent bereavement. We also wish to thank those who sent so many beautiful floral offerings. Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Powers Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Cockrell & Lucille Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Cockrell Mr. and Mrs. V. C. Linville Mr. and Mrs. Leon R. Stanley and daughter, Doris returned to their home in Arbuckle last Thursday, after spending two weeks at this place. Al Krouse, the butcher has resigned his position at the Surprise Valley meat Market and has left for Portland, Oregon to join his wife and daughter at that place. H. Marty, Late of the Klamath Packing Company, of Klamath Falls, Oregon has accepted the position as butcher and sausage maker with the Surprise Valley Meat Market. Johnnie Dees, who for sometime past has been working for Henry Stephens of Fort Bidwell, has accepted a similar position at the Cambron ranch at Eagleville. Married – At Lakeview, Oregon, Fritz Wylie and Miss Mildred Archer, both of Alturas, last Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. E. R. Tyeryar left last Wednesday for Berkeley, where they went to attend the graduating exercises of the University of California, where their daughter, Miss Lois Received her B. A. Degree. WEDNESDAY, MAY 23rd, 1930 Ruth Baker, according to the latest advises is showing a little improvement each day. She is now in a semi-conscious state. He uncle, E. J. Fee of Fort Bidwell states that he held her hand and asked her to squeeze his, this she was able to do. This is most encouraging at this date. Attending physicians, Dr. John Stiles and Dr. P. W. McKenney states that her case is one of the most baffling that has ever came to their attention. Mr. and Mrs. L. E. McCulley, with their two daughters, Luella and Dorothy, and Mrs. E. R. Boston, left for an extended trip to San Francisco. Lew will return in a week but the ladies will remain there at the Hotel Turpin for several weeks and then motor to Santa Cruz where they will spend several weeks. John Erramouspe of Eagleville was a business visitor in Cedarville last Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Everett Hill who were attending the K. of P. conclave at Sacramento last week were delayed in coming home on account of an automobile accident, the particulars of which we have not as yet learned. Mr. and Mrs. Wade Snyder of Denio, Oregon are here visiting Mrs. Lizzy Wimer. They were former residents of this valley. They have just returned from Ashland, Oregon, where Mr. Snyder underwent an operation for appendicitis. The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse, Willard Wylie, Bill Barton, Sammy Rea, and Dick Barton have not been observed together much lately and their boyish pranks seemed to declined. ~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Modoc County, California "The Last Frontier" www.rh2o.com/modoc --- Our outgoing mail is checked by Norton AntiVirus.

SURPRISE VALLEY RECORD – CEDARVILLE, MODOC, CAL. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 3RD, 1930 DEATH OF M. HOTCHKISS M. Hotchkiss, aged 77, well known Modoc pioneer, passed away at his home at Eagleville last Wednesday, after a lingering illness of more than a year. Mr. Hotchkiss and his wife conducted the Eagleville Hotel for a number of years. He has many friends in the valley, who deeply regret his death. He is survived by a widow and seven children: Oscar Hotchkiss, of Vancouver, B. C.; Orval Hotchkiss, of Lake City; Al Hotchkiss, Mrs. Guy Jones and Mrs. Grant Warren, of Eagleville and Orville Hotchkiss, of Cedarville, besides several grandchildren. (4:3) Mr. and Mrs. Frank Stanley returned home Saturday evening, after spending five months in the land of sunshine and flowers. Mr. Stanley has been very ill during their absence, and is still in very poor state of health. Jack Wheeler, who had his leg broke on New Years Eve was taken to the McKinney Hospital in Alturas for an operation on his leg for removing some dead bone in his leg. CARD OF THANKS We desire to express our sincere thanks to our friends and neighbors who assisted us during the illness and at the time of the death of loved husband and father; all their acts of kindness are appreciated and will ever be remembered. Mrs. Aleve Hotchkiss and family WEDNESDAY, APRIL 9TH, 1930 Thomas Quirk and family are at the Hotel Surprise this week; Mr. Quirk is suffering from a severe case of the flu and is under the Dr.’s care. FIGHTING FOWL CAPTURED LAST WEEK ON LASSEN HI-WAY We have heard lots of "fish" stories about rabid dogs and about the wife that would not cook breakfast BUT we have never heard of a tale like unto this one before. Last week while on his way to Alturas, W. H. Hussa of the Surprise V. Meat market and Mr. Krouse, while traveling along on the long stretch of oiled road, they encountered a "fighting grouse." It seems as if the bird attacked the car and was knocked to the ground; Mr. Hussa, who was driving, turned out to avoid running over the bird and then stopped. They got out to see if could catch the grouse, when they were somewhat surprised to find that the fowl came at them in a vicious fighting mood, trying to pick them and flog them with the wings. They captured the grouse and took it to Alturas, where State Game Warden, Jordan was called to examine it, the game Warden decided to send the grouse to the State Game Farm to determine the cause of the bird’s wrath and peculiar actions. The day before, while Jesse Stiner was on his way to Alturas, while about in the same locality, he had a similar experience with the birds, but as we did not know just what brand Jesse was drinking, his yarn seemed queer, but as his story was backed up by the children, who were riding with him, it must be true. No returns have been received from the State Game Farm at this time, to learn what caused the strange actions of the birds, but it is presumed that they were afflicted with rabies. VYA NEWS William Prewitt and wife are in from Humboldt County attending the school election. Sam Farmer is on his new farm in Long valley, known as the Strotts place. Warren C. Robinson returned from a trip to San Jose last week, bringing his mother, Mrs. Alice Robinson, who has been there during the winter. Warren brought back an incubator, of 280 eggs capacity, which he will use at his hatchery, on the Robinson Ranch. Clifford Vaughn and family moved to the Bill Odbert residence in Lake City this week and Mrs. Vaughn is busy getting things in order. Lee Heryford and the small son of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer McCulley, of Eagleville, were operated on at the McKinney Hospital in Alturas last Thursday for appendicitis; both operations were performed by Dr. Kennedy, of this place. DEATH OF MRS. AMANDA PETERSON OF FORT BIDWELL Mrs. Amanda Peterson of Fort Bidwell, aged almost 70 years, died at her home last Friday morning. Funeral was held on Saturday, April 5th. (Missing several words) an honored and beloved citizen of Fort Bidwell for 48 years. She was the widow of the late Columbus Peterson and mother of Mrs. Ruby Hickerson, Fort Bidwell; Earl Peterson of Emmett, Idaho and Mrs. Juanita Kafader, of Fort Bidwell. (6:5) Mrs. Hattie Adams received a message last Thursday that her daughter-in-law, Mrs. Ellis R. Adams of South Gate had undergone a very serious operation but was getting along nicely. Brace Radabaugh, who has been visiting his parents in West Virginia for the past three months returned to his home in Surprise last Friday. Jack Wheeler, who was operated on at the McKinney Hospital at Alturas, last week, having some dead bone removed from his leg, which was broken sometime ago, is able to be about on his crutches again. Spring is now here and with it has come the beautiful wild flowers, among those in bloom are the buttercups, sand lilies, rooster bills and others which Nature provides and helps make Surprise Valley one of the most beautiful in the state. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 16, 1930 THE "FIRE WAGON" DIDN’T WANT TO COME TO TOWN A real lively experience happened to Pete Laxague, of the Square Deal Barbershop, one day last week, while returning on the Lake road in what is known as "Cadogan’s Fire Wagon." It seems as if the darned thing did not wasn’t to come to town, so it tried to run into the ditch on the left hand side of the road and then when it straightened up it ran into the ditch on the right hand side of the road, and this time it just lay over on its side and absolutely refused to move at all. After talking the matter over with the "fire wagon" and giving it some advice, Pete finally persuaded the red and white machine to start and after starting he gave it a good drink of, we do not know what, but it came on to town without any further trouble. Pete was felt pretty sore after his wrestle with the car, but no serious injuries were sustained. Ed Connelly, who conducted the Cottonwood Ranch, has moved to the Cummins Ranch, formerly occupied by Arthur Harris. Harris purchased the Johnstone Ranch sometime ago from Miss Cassie Johnstone, of the T. H. Johnstone Co. He is now established at his new home. G. F. Barkley and C. H. Melendy, of Fallon, Nev., have purchased the place known as the Cottonwood Ranch and have moved in. They will engage in general ranching and dairying. We extend the greetings of Surprise Valley and hope that their life among us will be happy and profitable. Darrell Dorton, who has been employed by Lyle Cook, near Eagleville, suffered a badly broken leg last week when his foot slipped through a harrow on which he was riding and was caught under the weight of the implement before he could stop the team. Andrew "Dutch" Jacobs, who is operating the well boring outfit for E. R. Hughes at the Fort Bidwell Indian School, broke the drill head on the outfit Friday morning and was busy the rest of the day getting repairs so that operations could be resumed Saturday morning. Mrs. Nellie Hannan, of Paisley, Oregon, is here assisting her mother in nursing her father, Frank Stanley. She expects to remain indefinitely. Bert Simmons, former Forest Ranger of this place, but now of Los Angeles, is here this week visiting Mr. and Mrs. Thomas, Smith, of this place. W. S. Olinger, of Susanville, but formerly of this place, was a business visitor in Cedarville last Thursday. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 23RD, 1930 W. F. Spalding, of Guano, was brought in from guano, last weekend suffering with a severe case of tick fever. He is at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Lossie Hays. Mrs. Inez Hatch and John Spalding were called from Susanville last Tuesday, but as Mr. Spalding’s condition was somewhat better this morning they returned to their home today. Mrs. Allen Bacon and small son, who have been in Oakland for the past few months returned home last Friday. Married – In San Francisco, Cal., April 9th, 1930, Miss Marie Salud and Michael Urrels, of Surprise Valley. Michael has charge of Mrs. Charles Fees’ sheep at Fort Bidwell. When the newly weds returned they were treated to a charivari and to about half of Cedarville to the Square Deal Ice Cream Parlor and gave them a treat. Congratulations and good luck. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 30TH, 1930 W. F. SPALDING PASSES AWAY IN CEDARVILLE LAST SATURDAY W. F. Spalding of Guano passes away at the home of his daughter, Mrs. L. L. Hays last Saturday morning after a short illness. He was born in 1866 on August the 16th. He resided in Susanville, Lassen County until about ten years ago, when he came to Surprise Valley and since that time has made his home here. He has been a member of the Masonic Lodge for over twenty-five years and was laid to rest with a full Masonic Ritual. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. W. F. Spalding, two daughters, Mrs. L. L. Hays and Mrs. Inez Hatch, four sons, L. D. Spalding, B. A. Spalding, Z. D. Spalding and Clinton Spalding. (1:3) ANOTHER OLD SURPRISE VALLEY PIONEER PASSES AWAY AT SUSANVILLE LAST MONDAY MORNING Our little community was saddened by the sad news by telegram of the death of our loving friend, Miss Nora Mott, of Susanville, Cal., but formerly of Lake City. Aunt Nora, as she was called by all, was loved and held in high esteem by all, for to know her was to love her. No further particulars were received so far as the cause of her death. The sympathy and love of all the friends of the will Odbert family are extended to them in the loss their loving aunt. Funeral services will be held here, but so far, no date has been set. (1:4) The traditional treaty by which General George Crook was alleged to have guaranteed perpetual hunting and fishing rights on the Pit River to the Indians of Pit Valley was just a letter of recommendation. This is the declaration of Colonel William Thompson, pioneer Indian fighter and now Justice of the Peace at Alturas, who is an authority on the early history of Modoc County. Thompson says he saw and read the letter when it was in the hands of its guardian, chief Chip, thirty years ago. After the death of Chip, it is said to have disappeared. At that time, Thompson says he translated the contents of the document to the chief and urged that it be left with him for safe-keeping, but the chief refused to part with it. The Pit Indians acted as guides to the white soldiers in their battle with the snakes and the Piutes. Recently, they have started a movement to have their memorial fishing and hunting rights restored. Roy Hope of the Biological Survey left for Spokane Saturday, where he was called suddenly on account of the death of his brother. Mrs. Pete Espil, of this place, received the sad news today of the death of her brother, Pete Ernaut, who died at Gardnerville, Nevada, this morning at 10 o’clock A. M. Mrs. Espil has the sincere sympathy of her many friends. (8:6) Miss Lenore Warrens, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George M. Warrens, of this place, will graduate from the Junior College of the U. C. In scholastic standing, she is among the first thirty of a Class of Three Hundred. Born – In Cedarville, Cal., April 22, 1930, to Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Jopson, a nine-pound boy. Born – At Lake City, Cal., April the 27th, 1930, to Mr. and Mrs. Earl Hobbs, a nine-pound girl. Estiban Zaulet last week suffered a mild attack of the tick fever; but at this writing has practically recovered. He was employed by John and Batiste Harriett, sheepmen. ~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Modoc County, California "The Last Frontier" www.rh2o.com/modoc --- Our outgoing mail is checked by Norton AntiVirus.

SURPRISE VALLEY RECORD – CEDARVILLE, MODOC COUNTY, CAL. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 5, 1930 John Hawkins of the Hawkins Garage is confined to his home this week due to an attack of the flu. W. E. Polander was registered at the Hotel Surprise last Monday. He now resides at Winnemucca, Nevada. George Glineburg arrived here last weekend from the lower part of the State, where he has been employed for the past several months. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 12, 1930 EAGLEVILLE MAN HAS NECK BROKEN LAST THURSDAY This year so far a number of serious accidents have happened to residents of Surprise as has been noted in the issues of this paper during the past month. Last Thursday afternoon another very serious and almost fatal accident happened to Charlie Stevens, of Eagleville; while pitching hay off of a stack at his ranch near Eagleville, he started to jump from the stack on to the hay wagon. It seems his toe caught on something and tripped him and he fell headlong onto the ground, landing with all his weight on his neck, thus breaking the bones of it, and narrowly escaping being killed instantly. This case is regarded as almost a miracle, as at this writing, he is still alive and Dr. Kennedy has hopes of his recovery, if no complications set in. He will be taken to Alturas for an X-ray as soon as his condition will permit being moved. LAKE CITY NEWS Mrs. Nannie Daniels was called to the bedside of her mother, Mrs. Dunn, who lives at Burns, Oregon. Mrs. Dunn passed away soon after her arrival. The cause of her death being double pneumonia. Friends of the family extend their sympathy in their sad hour. (8:5) WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19, 1930 Deputy Constable Roy Stanley apprehended a man, whom the authorities have been looking for and took him to Alturas Sunday morning. Delbert Gooch had the misfortune of fracturing his right arm while playing ball last Tuesday. FAMILY REUNION AT LONG RANCH IN NEVADA A Pleasant Day at the Long Ranch. On the ninth of March, a number of relatives and friends journeyed to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Guy Jones in Nevada and spent the day feasting and visiting. As it was beautiful and spring-like, the young people hiked in the nearby hills, the men played the ancient game of horseshoes and the reader may guess what the women folks did. When the tables were laid, it was found there were twenty-eight to par-take of the delicious meal that was served. The gathering was a sort of reunion for the Jones family as all those who still live in Surprise Valley were there. The day was planned in honor of Miss Arlene Hutchinson, who has been visiting at the home of her uncle, J. H. Hutchinson since last May. After some snapshots had been taken in the afternoon, everyone returned to their homes wishing they might go more often to the Jones Ranch. Those who were there: Mr. and Mrs. Guy Jones and family, Kesner, Buna, Richard, Delbert, and Elinor; Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Jones and two children, Ardith and Kale; Mrs. Olive Hapgood and three children, Anola, Barbara and Hillard; Mr. and Mrs. Fred Meyers and daughter, Edna; Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Hutchinson, Harold and Beatrice; Rileous Jones; Raymond Jones; Miss Josephine Janes and Miss Lavene Alexander. Miss Hutchinson left on the train last Sunday, for her home in New Hampton, Iowa. While here, she made many friends, who join with her relatives in hoping she may again visit California in the near future. John Hawkins is able to be on the job again after a two weeks’ siege of the flu. Orville Hotchkiss, of Lake City, has leased the Mullins Ranch in Cedarville for a term of several years from Mrs. Florence Mullins. William E. Rinehart and wife of Guano are in town this week attending to business and visiting. Sam Johnstone was here from Piute, Nevada, last week visiting former schoolmates and friends and attending to business matters. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 26TH, 1930 LIFE TERMER BREAKS PAROLE AND RETURNED There has been some comment from our neighboring towns on why Mr. W. M. Powers, who killed Mr. McManus, horticultural commissioner, was returned to finish paying his debt? Mr. Powers was paroled by his daughter, Mrs. John Largent, of this place. All that loving hands could do was done to make him forget his rash act and live to be a respected citizen. While in many ways Mr. Powers was a good man and especially a good workman, he hated his fellow associates, threatened to kill those who were trying to do the most for him. And for the safety of other lives in the community, he was returned to his home to remain the rest of his life. Mr. Whyte, State parole officer, commended Mr. and Mrs. Largent in doing all that he felt could be done and recommended to them that the very best way was to return him to safety. This community extends its sympathy to Mrs. Largent in this her sad experienced sorrow will be turned to joy. Lake City Correspondent Mrs. Kate Street, of this place, left Friday for Orland, where she visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lester, for a short time; she returned Monday. LAKE CITY NEWS ITEMS Postmaster, M. J. Wimer severely cut her hand, almost completely, severing off one joint of her finger, immediately following that accident, she was taken down with the flu. She has been confined to her bed a week. Maggie Jones is doing the housework Mr. Wimer is at the office. At this writing, Mrs. Wimer is no better. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Jacobs, March 15th, at Lakeview Hospital, and 8-pound baby boy – Dees William Jacobs. The little one’s life was only a thread so it passed away March 17th. The remains were interred in the Lake City cemetery March 19th. The heartfelt sympathy of this community goes out to the young parents in this, their first real sorrow. "Budded on earth to blossom in Heaven." (8:5) Mrs. Martin Hammersley and small daughter, of Surprise Valley Station was on the S. P., spent the weekend visiting Mr. and Mrs. James Hawkins, of this place. She was Erbie Menefee before her marriage; she attended High School at this place. ~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Modoc County, California "The Last Frontier" www.rh2o.com/modoc --- Our outgoing mail is checked by Norton AntiVirus.

SURPRISE VALLEY RECORD - CEDARVILLE, MODOC COUNTY, CAL. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 1929 Mrs. Emma Painter, who has very poor health, left for Roseville, last week, hoping a change of climate will benefit her. She will make her home with Mrs. Fred Strief. This one is quite interesting. The person that she made her home with is Fred STREIG. She was married to Wallace Stewart (Stuart) PAINTER and the step-mother of Nellie Cressler PAINTER STREIG. Emma was born Emma (Emaline) WILLIS and had previously married ??DeWITT to whom she had been divorced. She died 15 October 1932 and is buried in the Lake City Cemetery. I wonder if more of the articles that mention Fred STRIEF were supposed to be Fred STREIG? 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

But Janece, this is what we need you for. To keep those ole editors on track. I have noticed a few questionable names, but did not have anything to back my feeling. Thank you for your note and correction. Billie 1 Emaline Willis - 1932 . +Samuel DeWitt 1830 - 2 Alfred DeWitt 1876 - 1966 .... +Sarah Jane Wright 1893 - 1977 2 Francetia DeWitt 1874 - 1966 .... +Charles Whitney Royce 1877 - 1943 2 Son DeWitt 2 Julia DeWitt 1881 - .... +Elbert G Vernon 1867 - *2nd Husband of Emaline Willis: . +Wallace Stuart Painter 1860 - 1948 ~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Modoc County, California "The Last Frontier" www.rh2o.com/modoc --- Our outgoing mail is checked by Norton AntiVirus. ----- Original Message ----- From: <Streig3@aol.com> To: <CAMODOC-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, May 08, 2005 8:14 AM Subject: [CAMODOC] Mrs. Emma Painter > SURPRISE VALLEY RECORD - CEDARVILLE, MODOC COUNTY, CAL. > WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 1929 > > Mrs. Emma Painter, who has very poor health, left for Roseville, last > week, > hoping a change of climate will benefit her. She will make her home with > Mrs. Fred Strief. > > This one is quite interesting. The person that she made her home with is > Fred STREIG. She was married to Wallace Stewart (Stuart) PAINTER and the > step-mother of Nellie Cressler PAINTER STREIG. Emma was born Emma > (Emaline) WILLIS > and had previously married ??DeWITT to whom she had been divorced. She > died 15 > October 1932 and is buried in the Lake City Cemetery. > > I wonder if more of the articles that mention Fred STRIEF were supposed to > be Fred STREIG? > > 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 > > > > > > ============================== > Find your ancestors in the Birth, Marriage and Death Records. > New content added every business day. Learn more: > http://www.ancestry.com/s13964/rd.ashx > >

SURPRISE VALLEY RECORD – CEDARVILLE, MODOC COUNTY, CAL. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 1, 1930 JACK WHEELER MEETS WITH PAINFUL ACCIDENT Yesterday afternoon a terrible accident happened when Jack Wheeler started to crank his Chevrolet roadster, in front of Denehy’s store. The battery being dead, he cranked the car by hand. It seems the car was left in low gear and when cranked the engine started, causing the car to run forward. Jack tried to hold the car back, but due to the fact that it was pavement, it pushed him backwards into the corner of the door, thus catching his left leg between the corner and the spring on the machine. His leg was laid open from the knee to the ankle; the bones were broken in two places and badly mashed. The car was immediately pushed into the clear by a group of men standing near the scene of the accident and Jack was taken to Dr. Kennedy’s office, where the fractured member was dressed. At this writing, he is getting along as well as possible under the circumstances. Lem Toney returned from Gerlach Monday; he spent the holidays with his daughter, Mrs. Thomas Quirk and family. Elmer Toney was in from Nevada yesterday spending New Years here in Cedarville. FORD COUPE ROLLS OVER THREE TIMES AND LANDS ON WHEELS Last Saturday while going to Alturas, Pete Espil, accompanied by his sister, Marie, were rounding the turns just south of the old Raymond Turner place, the car kidded on the loose gravel, causing it to roll over three times and the roll it lit on its wheels. The occupants were somewhat shaken, but neither were hurt, although they display various bruises on their bodies. The car was somewhat damaged and scratched, but was able to come back to Cedarville on its own power. Born at Cedarville, Cal., to Mr. and Mrs. Martin Lartiroygen, a daughter Santa Claus took "Mr. Stork’s" job away from him "Xmas" eve and left at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Mervin Toney, twin baby girls. Each was weighing around five pounds. Congratulations are extended to the extended to the happy parents. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 8, 1930 LAKE CITY NEWS Miss Violet Vaughn has been employed as nurse in the Lakeview Hospital. Miss Charlotte Cramton, who has been visiting with relatives and friends during the holidays, has returned to her position at the St. Helena Sanitarium, taking her mother, Mrs. Oliver Cramton, who will stay with her this winter. Mrs. George Toney accompanied by Mrs. Minnie Heard went to Woodland, where Mrs. Toney will be operated on at the Woodland Clinic. She is getting along nicely and her many friends here hope to welcome her home soon, completely restored to health. Mrs. Charles Vaughn is moving to Cedarville this week in order to send Lewis and Lavene to High School at that place. Harriett will also attend the Grammar School there. Born – At Cedarville, Cal., Jan 3, 1930, to Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Garrison, a son WINDSTORM PLAYS HAVOC WITH SERVICE Poor excuses are better than none and the Record this week has a good excuse to offer, due to the fact that we are issuing two days late; well, here are the facts, a severe windstorm visited Surprise Valley and vicinity last week and everything loose or movable in its path was either blown over or ripped off its place of resting. Simon Bennett’s cottages suffered severe effects from the storm thus tearing off one of the garages in connection with the cottages; Several trees were blown down and small buildings being toppled over; also the wind got underneath the roof of Jurena’s new paddle ball court and several sheets of the metal were blown off before it could be repaired. Now the sad part of the tale is that there was also some wind on the mountain and as you all know it blows like the very mischief up there. Well the electric transmission line comes to Cedarville over this pass and the wires got tangled up with the wind and got the worst of it and were broken in several places. Men were soon on the job, but due to the distance to be covered, it took the linemen several days to replace the broken wires and restore power into Cedarville. Now the current being off from Saturday forenoon to Wednesday afternoon, we are forced to make the excuse that on account of no current, we were in this way delayed. Miss Aileen Atkinson id employed in the L. A. Wheeler home, during Mrs. Wheeler’s absence and is assisting in nursing Jack, who had his leg broken one day last week. Mr. and Mrs. Somer Beeson, who have been in the valley for the past six weeks, left for their home at Davis Creek last Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Stanley arrived here last weekend from Alameda, where they had been at the bedside of Fred’s father, who has been seriously ill at that place for sometime; they report his condition somewhat improved. Leo Weilmunster and wife were in from Nevada last Monday; they bucked snow for about twelve hours before arriving here. Winfred Gooch, while chopping wood yesterday had the misfortune of cutting his left hand. He was taken to Dr. Kennedy for treatment and about six stitches were taken in the injured member. Born – At Eagleville, Cal., Jan 5, 1930, to Mr. and Mrs. Warren Slinkard, a daughter, weight 11 pounds Mrs. and Mrs. H. O. Hughes and daughter, Miss Marion Bogert, left for Oakland Tuesday morning, where they will spend a short time visiting Mrs. Hughes’ parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Smalls, of that place. They will be absent about ten days. Miss Marion will enter the State teachers’ College at San Jose. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 15, 1930 TOM KENNEDY SUFFERS INJURY TO HIS EYE Last Thursday, whole playing basketball, Tom Kennedy received a painful injury to his left eye. While trying to get the ball, it seems that Dale Davis was there about the same time and in the melee, Davis jabbed his thumb in Kennedy’s eye and injured the eyeball. Tom, accompanied by his brother, Milo, immediately left for Reno, to consult a specialist and have his eye treated. The encouraging report come that he will not lose the sight of his eye, as was at first feared; he can now distinguish objects three to five feet away. Milo returned Monday from Reno, but Tom will remain for sometime under the specialist’s care. MANY QUAIL PERISH DURING LATE STORM Now that the quail season is over the festive birds thought they were over for this year but from appearances, it seems as if their troubles have just begun with the coming of the big snowstorm and cold weather that has been prevalent during the past three weeks. The ranchers in Surprise report that a large number of these birds have been found frozen to death during the past week, and if the cold weather continues, most of the quail here will be frozen to death. When a big snowstorm comes, the quail gather under logs or brush and stay there until it is too late to get out and thus imprisoned under the snow, freeze to death. Even though the ranchers protect the quail from the sportsmen during the open season, a large number meet their death in this manner. HARD TO BELIEVE SUCH CONDITIONS EXIST IN MODOC A family of four ragged and half starved children, one a total invalid, fighting for very existence in all the filth and squalor of a cold, practically bare two-room shack, with the freezing blasts of winter whistling thru the cracks in the wall and white snow flakes sifting down thru the leaky roof above – a picture of utter misery and wretched poverty – could you imagine such a condition in Modoc County? Few of us can. Yet such a situation was brought to light Tuesday morning by William Conklin, when he appeared before the Modoc County Board of Supervisors, says the Alturas Plaindealer. Conklin, who operates a sawmill on the Adin Mountain, that a family of four children, one 16-year old boy and three girls, 14, 12, and 8 years old respectively, had been left on their own resources when their mother, Mary A. Thomas, a month ago, left for Sacramento, where she had been in the County hospital convalescing from an operation. The little family has been existing for sometime on food given them by kind neighbors. Deputy County Clerk, Ella Sloss motored out to the shack on the Alturas-Redding road, to investigate the case. According to Mrs. Sloss, the conditions found was, hard to imagine in Modoc County. Of the children, one, a 12-year old girl, as the result of an attack of spinal meningitis, which she suffered at the age of 13 months, is entirely helpless and unable to talk. The investigators found that the three older children has taken turns going to school and attending their little invalid sister. The furnishings of the little hovel consisted of a stove, two beds and a table. Part of a sack of flour and a few potatoes were the only provisions in evidence. Supervisor Caldwell and Mrs. Sloss, returning to Alturas, reported their findings to District Attorney, Oscar Gibbons, who communicated with the mother in Sacramento and learned that she intended to arrive in Alturas today. The little crippled girl has been brought to the County hospital and the other three youngsters are being looked after by neighbors until the return of their mother. The youngsters, who were unable to recall much of their father, stated that they had come from Klamath Falls last fall. The Patterson Slough Bridge is open. Constructed under the direction of County Engineer George A. Posey, the new structure, 44 feet wide between curbs and giving a 4-lane traffic route, opens a clear highway to the southern counties. Posey also announced the opening of the Niles Canyon road, closed when the Western Pacific tunnel burned. A steam shovel on the Carmel-San Simeon highway unearthed evidence between Villa and Alder creeks, that many years ago, an Indian village by the sea was obliterated by a landslide. The shovel brought to light skeletons, tomahawks heads, pieces of buckskin thongs, a stone mortar, arrowheads, pestles and other relics. Skeletons in prone position afforded proof that the village was buried by a landslide for it was the Indian custom to bury the dead in a sitting posture with knees drawn up under the chin. H. L. Leventon, in charge of construction, is sending a description of the articles to the department of ethnology, University of California. Clifford (Pat) Franklin, former owner of the Ace High Barbershop and Miss Claudine Roberts, of Portland, were married at Alturas last Saturday. On Monday evening, a number of their friends treated them to an old fashioned charivari. The young couple will make their home in Fort Bidwell, where Mr. Franklin recently established a barbershop. Willard Sweet, of this place, was suddenly stricken with appendicitis last Thursday and was taken to Alturas for an operation. At last report he is getting along splendidly and hopes to be out in a few days; Dr. Kennedy is the attending physician. Born – At Cedarville, Cal., Jan 10, 1930, to Mr. and Mrs. Vern Wheeler, a girl. Born – At Cedarville, Cal., Jan 14, 1930, to Mr. and Mrs. Willard Clark, a son WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 22ND, 1930 HOME OF JOHN FRANKLIN BURNS TUESDAY NIGHT Last Tuesday evening, John Franklin’s home, north of Lake City, the origin of the fire has not been determined but it is thought that the soot in the flue caught fire and burned thru the plaster and thence into the attic where it caught to the rafters. Mr. Franklin was the only one present at the time the fire occurred, which was about nine o’clock at night. He at one time thought the fire under control but due to the smoke, he could not see the blaze until it was to late to save the house. A few of his personal belongings were saved, but other than these, the entire furnishing and the structure were completely demolished. We understand that no insurance carried on the property. Tom Kennedy, who had his eye seriously injured two weeks ago and has been at Reno receiving treatment, is expected home Friday. His sight of the injured eye has been restored we are very glad to hear. Phyllis hays, who was operated on at the McKenney hospital at Alturas last week, was able to return to her home last Sunday; she is the eldest (The statement wasn’t finished) Mrs. Charles H. Simson and two children, of Yreka, arrived here this morning. She is taking the place of Miss Ann Murphey in the High School faculty. Miss Murphey resigned on account of the illness of her father. Isaac Sanders, who recently came to this valley, died at the McCloud ranch, south of Eagleville Monday, after a brief illness. He was born in Jefferson, Illinois, in 1844. His remains were buried in the Cedarville cemetery today, Rev. V. A. Vinyard conducted the services. Undertaker Lloyd Tripp directed the interment. (8:5) Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Kennedy have gone to Arizona, where they will remain for at least several weeks and as their plans are indefinite, they may not return to Westwood for two or three months. Mr. Kennedy has been in very poor health for the past several months and they hope that this trip to the southern state will enable him to regain lost health. – Westwood Sugar Pine Fifty-one inches of snow fell in Westwood, Lassen County, during the late storm. Total precipitation for the year to date in that section is 16.80 – 3.77 more than last year and a little over two-thirds of normal for the entire year. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 29TH, 1930 Mitchell Tillotson, editor of the Modoc Times, of Alturas, is reported on the sick list this week. He is suffering with hemorrhages of the head. Father O’Driscoll was over from Alturas last Sunday and conducted the funeral of Gene Ytzaina. Last Thursday, Pete Laxague and Pete Ytzaina arrived here from Quincy with the body of Gene Ytzaina, who died at that place recently. Services were held at the Catholic Church her in Cedarville last Sunday. His body was then taken to the Eagleville cemetery where it was interred. He leaves to mourn his death a large number of relatives in Surprise. (1:4) NEWSY JOTS OF LOCAL INTEREST Numerous mountain quail are reported coming into the valley since the last snowstorm, which drove them out of the mountains. Tommy Rea left last week for San Francisco, where he will enter Heald’s Business College; he will take up Electrical engineering. Born – At Bieber, Cal., January 15, 1930, to Mr. and Mrs. Merrill Martin of Fort Bidwell, Cal., a son. Mrs. Martin was Miss Grace Jack, of Bieber before her marriage. Mrs. John W. Taylor, of Eagleville, is seriously ill with pneumonia this week; her sister, Mrs. Charles Cummins, of this place, is at her bedside. Oliver Cramton left yesterday morning for St. Helena, where he will spend a short time visiting his wife, who is in the Sanitarium at that place. Elden Dorton of Eagleville and Mrs. Alice Baty of Cedarville were married at the Methodist Parsonage Tuesday evening January the 28th, with Reverent Virgil A. Vinyard officiating. Frank A. Henry and Miss Ruth Bachtel acted as witnesses of the ceremony. The couple will make their home in Surprise Valley. Robert Baty, father of A. L. and bob Baty of this place is seriously ill at his home in Fort Bidwell this week. ~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Modoc County, California "The Last Frontier" www.rh2o.com/modoc --- Our outgoing mail is checked by Norton AntiVirus.

SURPRISE VALLEY RECORD – CEDARVILLE, MODOC COUNTY, CAL. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 4, 1929 Charging cruel treatment by her husband, James W. Siggins, May H. Siggins was granted an interlocutory decree of divorce in the Superior Court yesterday afternoon when the case was heard before acting Judge E. C. Bonner. The couple lives at Fort Bidwell. Mrs. Siggins was represented by Oscar Gibbons. The defendant did not appear at the trial. FATHER OF LOCAL BUSINESS MEN PASSES IN THE EAST Fred Koenig, 78, passed away at 9 o’clock on Nov 27th, at his home in Burlington, Iowa. Mr. Koenig was born in Germany, Aug 15, 1851. Coming to Burlington, 56 years ago, he has resided here continuously ever since and was well and favorably known to a large circle of friends. Surviving are 12 children; Mrs. Alma Haug, Adolph and Fred Koenig, all of Cedarville, Cal.; Miss Bertha, Mrs. Julia Goetz, Mrs. Ed Throne, Miss Florence, Miss Frances and James, all of Burlington; Bert of Chicago; Charles of Michigan City; Otto, of West Burlington. Also surviving are 12 grandchildren. Funeral was held at Burlington, Iowa last Saturday afternoon. – Burlington (Iowa) Gazette (1:6) Mrs. L. N. Pabst returned home Sunday after spending several months visiting her mother, Mrs. L. N. Bonner, at Berkeley. Born – Near Cedarville, Cal., Dec 4, 1929, to Mr. and Mrs. Frank Roby, a son Mrs. Elizabeth Penland was operated on at Lakeview last Wednesday, for a malignant growth; this makes the third operation she has undergone recently and her many friends are earnestly hoping that it may prove successful. E. B. Smalls, old time resident of this valley, but now of Oakland, had the misfortune to fall down a flight of stairs on Thanksgiving Day and broke his leg and he is now confined to a hospital. His many friends here deeply regret to hear of his accident. Clarence the small son of Elmer McCulley is is reported quite ill with tonsillitis the past week. COUPLE GETS LICENSE A marriage license was granted this Monday afternoon to Louis Kafader and Lilly Godfrey at Lakeview. These young people both reside at Fort Bidwell. It was expected that they were married on the same day. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 18, 1929 Felix Allen, pioneer settler of this valley but now a prosperous merchant of Alturas, was over last Monday evening, shaking hands with his old time friends, of whom he has many here. He is closing out his grocery business in Alturas and will retire from active business life. He is one of the old time residents of this valley and county and one of the few left who could give a correct history of the early settlement of Modoc, and it would be decidedly interesting. Frank Stanley, who left here several weeks ago for the lower country, with the hope of benefiting his health is, reported seriously ill at Alameda and yesterday his daughter, Mrs. Nell Hanna, of Paisley, Mrs. Elmer McCulley, here to be at his bedside; his wife accompanied him on his trip. D. S. Denehy, of the D. S. Denehy Co., has been at Alturas the past week, receiving medical treatment. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Turner left Tuesday for Los Angeles, where they expect to make their home this winter. Bert Simson had the misfortune to skid into the fence on the Cedar Pass road near the Dewitt ranch yesterday with his Essex Sedan. No serious damage was done and the skid only caused him a few minutes delay. Mr. and Mrs. Lauren Adams arrived here last Sunday from Austin, Nevada. They will spend a short vacation her in Surprise Valley visiting with relatives and renewing old acquaintances. Walter Johnson and son, Sam were in from Piute, Nevada last Saturday, attending to business matters. ~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Modoc County, California "The Last Frontier" www.rh2o.com/modoc --- Our outgoing mail is checked by Norton AntiVirus.

May 6, 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 April 28, 2005 issue. Looking Back 117 Years Ago � 1888 AFTER NEXT Monday, stages on the Redding line will commence running on summer time, and will arrive in Alturas at 6:00 a.m. �. The tules on the South Fork have been burning for several days past. A great deal of good feed has doubtless been destroyed. 97 Years Ago � 1908 THE GRANGER saw mill is now cutting 12,000 board feet of lumber pr day and common lumber is being sold there for $15 per M�. A young man from Lakeview has been fined $20 for driving a horse to death that he rented from the Modoc stables to drive to Paisley. 87 Years Ago � 1918 THE MODOC draft quota for May will be 16�. There is a massive wheat shortage in the United States and for the first time in history, people are becoming acquainted with the great American grain, corn�. The library loan campaign is going along nicely, something over half being subscribed. 67 Years Ago � 1938 THE ALTURAS Rifle and Pistol Club will stage a vermin shoot this weekend with all age groups competing. The prize will be a .22 rifle. 42 Years Ago - 1963 UPWARD TO 500 Paiute Nation Indians may assemble in Alturas Sunday in the Veterans Memorial Hall with the primary aim of deciding how they want a $3,675,000 U.S. payment distributed�. Chamber member Bud Van Horn and Jim Payne returned last Thursday from a three day campaign in Winnemucca, Nev. Where they sought support for the pending Winnemucca-to-the-sea highway. When I saw that 1888 was 117 years ago, I immediately thought of my Dad, O.D. Morgan, who was born in 1886. If he were still alive he would be 119 years old. He was 40 years old when I was born, so I guess it�s not hard to figure out my age. O.D. adopted me when I became 17, although I lived with him from the age of two. He was a great father figure, an avid hunter, and fisherman. He was undoubtedly, the best �wing� shot that I have ever observed and I have hunted quail with some of Modocs� finest marksmen. When he killed a buck, he taught me the proper field dressing technique; I learned how to prepare all animals and fish for the skillet, and how to care for wild game without refrigeration. You may believe this or not, but every buck he killed, when I was there, was shot through the neck with the exception of one, and that one was shot just behind the shoulder. I made expert marksman in the army, but I could never hold a candle to the way that man could shoot. Looking Back causes a lot of good memories to flood my mind. Hope to see you all again next week. Ron Morgan

SURPRISE VALLEY RECORD - CEDARVILLE, MODOC COUNTY, CAL. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 1929 (The paper for November 6, 1929 was not included in this microfilm) DEATH OF MRS. HELEN CAMBRIDGE AT CALISTOGA After a lingering illness, death ended the sufferings of Mrs. Helen Cambridge on November 8th, at Calistoga, Cal. The remains arrived here Sunday morning, accompanied by her daughter, Mrs. Foster Ivy, of Modesto and were interred in the Cedarville cemetery, Sunday afternoon. They were followed to their last resting place by a large number of her old time friends; a brief service was held at the grave, conducted by Rev. Vinyard, assisted by the choir. Mrs. Cambridge was a most estimable woman; she was well known here having lived here most of her life; she was a sister of Daniel and Frank Hill, old time settlers of Surprise, both of whom passed to their reward years ago. She was born at Trenton, Iowa, in 1853 and came to California in 1871 to join her brothers, Dan and Frank Hill and spent most of her life in this valley, but the past few years, she lived with her daughters, in the southern part of the state. In 1887, she was married to Harry Cambridge, who long since passed over the "Great Divide." The pallbearers were her nephews, Ed Van Dorn, Ray, Everett, Edward, Charley and Harry Hill. She leaves two daughters, Mrs. Edith Lindsey and Mrs. Forest Ivy and a number of other relatives and a host of friends to mourn her death. (1:2) Raymond Tierney, of this place, has been appointed deputy Sheriff to succeed Frank Van Horn, who resigned last Friday upon his return from Reno. Mr. Tierney is well and favorably known to Modoc County citizens and they wish him success in his new duties. Frank Stanley and wife and Roy Stanley and Family, left this morning for the Sacramento Valley, where they will remain for a time, with the hope of benefiting Mr. Stanley’s health, which for the past several months has been very poor. Dan Devaney was in from Badger Mountain Monday getting supplies and attending to business matters. John and Frank Henry returned Tuesday from a trip thru Canada. The announcement of the marriage of J. George Benner and Miss Castolia Myers was received this week. The happy event took place at Reno, Nevada on Saturday, November 9th. George is a Cedarville boy, a graduate of the high school here and has a host of friends, who extend hearty congratulations and wish the newly weds unbounded happiness and prosperity. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 1929 W. H. HUSSA HAS LEFT HAND MANGLED IN SAUSAGE MACHINE Last Monday morning a terrible accident happened when W. H. Hussa, proprietor of the Surprise Valley Meat Market, was regrinding bologna meat and his hand got caught in the knives of the sausage machine. His left hand was pulled in to the thumb and the force of his hand slid the belt of the seven-horse power motor; John Reynolds and James Caldwell, who were near came to his rescue and helped him remove his hand, which was terribly mangled; the fingers were all un-jointed and the ligaments badly torn, also the palm of the hand. Dr. Kennedy was immediately summoned and first aid was administered to the injured member. The Dr. left at once with Mr. Hussa for Alturas, where he was taken to Dr. Peterson’s Sanitarium, where with the assistance of Dr. Coppedge, the hand was amputated to a ---- in line with the thumb across the palm, fortunately the thumb could be saved. He returned home yesterday, and while he suffers greatly from the injury, he is getting along as well as can be expected. Mr. Hussa’s many friends deeply regret to hear of his misfortune. Born near Cedarville, Cal., Nov 18, 1929, to Mr. and Mrs. Ethelbert Harris, a son ARTISAN WATER OBTAINED EASILY AT SHALLOW DEPTHS HER IN SURPRISE One of the conveniences enjoyed by the people of Surprise Valley is that artisan water is plentiful. A great many of artisan wells have been bored throughout the valley, from Fort Bidwell to Eagleville. Artisan water has been obtained at a depth from 25 to 350 feet. Some giving forth-warm water, but the most of them furnishing nice, clear and cold water, which is used for house and irrigating purposes. One well, a short distance east of Cedarville is only 25 feet deep and flows 25 gallons per minute of water strongly impregnated with sulphur. Many wells have been bored that flow from 250 to 300 per minute. Stock, also seem to prefer artisan water, as against all other kinds. There are also many hot springs throughout the entire length of the Valley. As a matter of fact, Artisan Water can be secured for irrigating purposes and there is no earthly reason why garden truck of all kinds should not be raised here in abundance. Artisan water is not secured in all outside of Surprise Valley and our people should feel highly gratified that lots of artisan water can be easily obtained here. DEATH OF ALTA WELLS Alta Wells, wife of Kenneth Wells, fell "Asleep in Jesus", on Nov 14th at her home near Alturas, after being a patient sufferer for about two years. The funeral services were conducted from the Kerr Chapel, Elder McEarchern and Rev. Lindsey, of Reno, Nevada speaking words of comfort to the sorrowing husband and little daughter. A large number of friends from far and near attended the funeral. She was laid to rest in the Alturas cemetery to await the call of the Life Giver. She will hear his call for she was one of His. Friends and neighbors from Surprise Valley extend heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved ones. Those attending the funeral from Lake City were Clara E. Vaughn, Mrs. David Baty, Audrey Hays, Alice Carter, Violet and Loren Vaughn and Mrs. Grover Wimer. (8:5) At Lake City, Cal., on Nov 19, 1929, there came a little girl to bless the home of Mr. and Mrs. Johnnie Largent. Congratulations. Mrs. Emma Painter, who has very poor health, left for Roseville, last week, hoping a change of climate will benefit her. She will make her home with Mrs. Fred Strief. Mrs. Elizabeth Penland, who was operated on at Lakeview, a shot time ago, is steadily improving, we are glad to state and is now on the road to health. Mrs. Grace Duffurena of Denio was in last Friday spending the day visiting friends and attending to business matters. Born – In Cedarville, Cal., Nov 14, 1929, to Mr. and Mrs. Alex Ash, a son; weight 6 ½ pounds. (The paper had the year of 1982 as the birth year). Edward Metzker, of Alturas, passed away November 13th, at that place, following an illness with pneumonia and complications. Mr. Metzker was a native of Oregon, aged about 60 years. He was formerly a resident of this place. He leaves his wife, one daughter, Mrs. Lizzie Colburn and one son, Orville to mourn his death. (8:6) Married – At Alturas, Cal., Nov 18, 1929, Glen Hill and Mrs. M. M. Stephens, both of Cedarville, Cal. (colored). Rev. McEachran, officiating. Glenn’s many friends extend hearty congratulations and wish the happy couple a prosperous journey thru life. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 1929 SHERIFF TAKES 2 IN CUSTODY Sheriff John Sharp was over from Alturas yesterday morning to take in to custody, Mrs. Eva Stevens and daughter, Edna. These people are living in an apartment in the Hawkins residence. Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Harris also have an apartment in the same house and Miss Lavene Brown is staying with the Harris’s. Upon missing some of their jewelry and other paraphernalia, the they became suspicious of who the thieves were, they immediately notified the sheriff, who came at once and arrested the above couple and placed them in the counties boarding house. Most of the missing articles were recovered, but some rings and other things are still missing. These people are recent arrivals here and due to their conduct will not long remain here. AGED CHIEF TELLS OF EARLY BATTLES IN MODOC WAR Blaming the Modoc War and the killing of General Canby on renegade Warm Springs Indians, Peter sole survivor of the famous battles un-Sconscion, aged Modoc Chiefton and sole survivor of the famous battles under the leadership of Captain Jack in the northwestern part of Modoc County, last Saturday gave what he designated as the first part of a tale of the early history of this section of the West in perpetuating his story in response to a request of the Alturas Chapter of the wrinkled visage of the aged West. Beginning at the opening of the Indian trouble with the whites when the early settlement of Modoc and Klamath Counties was in progress, Sconscion recounted a tale of the campaigns in which member of his people and the force of the Red-skins. His father government precipitated. At the time of the death of General Canby, the Indian Chiefton said that he was within a short distance of the white generals’ tent as Captain Jack discussed the question of peace with the leader of the troops. The Indian leader and his companions went to the place armed with pistols and apparently with the intention of killing the white men. Many times during the history of wrinkled visage of the aged men lighted up with the recollection of the events of his boyhood days and youth when he was with the forces of the Red-skins. His father was hanged eventually for this participation in the trouble, but young Sconscion, now aged 88 years of age, was always a friend of the whites and was more in sympathy with the feeling of his tribe, which according to his story, was not altogether hostile. Many of his people, he said, were friendly to the white people. Though he had fought over much of the territory in the northwestern Modoc County, had hunted through forests on foot while yet a young man, as far south as the present site of Canby and had known the geography of the Tule Lake section for many years, Sconscion had never been to Alturas and his trip here was out of curiosity to see the place. With him came his wife, a member of the Modoc tribe, who is much younger than the chief and who, Sconscion said "knows much more about the Indian religion than I do." When asked whether the Indian people believed in God before the white men came, Sconscion replied that they did. "The Indian prayed to the earth, to the water, to the sun, to the moon, to the sky, just like you pray to God," he replied. "They asked them for help from "God" and they worshiped these things." He described the manner in which his people brought their troubles to the natural forces of the universe and how they worshiped them. During the discourse regarding the religious life and history of his tribe he revealed that they had a religious legend or story, which follows closely with that of Noah in the Bible except that the survivor in their case was a very wicked and a very smart Indian. Where the sun sets in the evening, the souls of the dead Indians passed to a land which was ruled by one very good Indian, who had gone there many years before and who carried the spirit of his people. This deity would not permit the bad Indian to come to his abode and sent a great flood upon the earth. Being of unusual intellect and foresight the evil red-men built himself a large boat upon which they were finally shipwrecked on top of a large mountain near Bly, presumably Gearheart. Sconscion wishes to make the story which he told here Saturday the first part of a book, which he wishes to have, published, regarding the early days in Modoc and Klamath Counties. His description was taken down in shorthand and will be written out in full for the local lodge. In order to bring out facts which were particular interesting to the present generation and which might have been overlooked by the Indian. E. C. Bonner questioned him regarding particular incidents and facts, which were within his knowledge. The Indian Chiefton has a large number of grandchildren all of whom, he says wants to go to school. His children have been educated in the public schools. In spite of his 88 years of life, Sconscion drives his own motor car, the present being his fifteenth, which he has owned. He did not exactly understand what Judge Bonner meant when he asked if the Chief had a radio, but Mrs. Sconscion smiled and shook her head vigorously. Before leaving the Indian shook hands with Judge Bonner and Mrs. Ella McGrath, who represented the Native Daughters with the court reporter who took all the notes I shorthand, with newspaper men and spectators in the court room and all were cordially invited to visit his home on Sprague River where he said we have a new house and are quite comfortable. Earl Benner is reported on the sick list this week with the flu. A good many cases of bronchial pneumonia are reported in the Alturas locality. Born – In San Francisco, Cal., Nov 19, 1929, to Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Ogle, of Lakeview, Oregon, a boy; weight 8 ½ lbs. Jack Dally and wife, of Longview, Washington, are here this week visiting Mrs. Dally’s sisters, Mrs. L. E. McCulley and Mrs. E. R. Boston, of this place. They are making a tour of sunny California. Percy Poore, brother of Supervisor Poore, of this place, died at San Francisco Monday. (8:5) Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Strotts returned last evening from an extended trip thru Oregon and California and are looking as though the trip agreed with them immensely. While traveling in Oregon, some one tried to push them off the highway and damaged their car somewhat, thus delaying them for a few days in Eugene. It is reported that the former wife of O. D. Morgan, of Alturas, but now resides at Lakeview, Oregon, shot and killed her present husband last Monday. She shot him six times with a revolver. It is lucky that the gun did not have sixteen cartridges in it, for she might have used them all. ~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Modoc County, California "The Last Frontier" www.rh2o.com/modoc --- Our outgoing mail is checked by Norton AntiVirus.

Vida F. Tillman Vida F. Stevens Knudsen Tillman passed away May 1, 2005, at the Olive Ridge Care Center, Oroville, CA. Vida was a resident of Alturas from 1952 until 2002. She was born July 3, 1926 to Warren and Johannah Stevens, Arcadia, UT. Vida worked many years at the Warner Hotel Coffee Shop, and the Brass Rail Restaurant in Alturas. She made lasting friendships through her work and activities. She was a commendable Brownie Troop leader, 1956 through 1960. Vida loved to golf, and shot a "Hole-in-One" more than once. Another passion was landscaping and working in her yard. Vida's green thumb produced a year-round flower display admired by many. She was preceded in death by husband Tom Tillman, and son Aaron Knudsen, and sister Ruth Beck. Survived by: brothers Richard and Jack Stevens and families, Sandpoint, ID. Daughters; Teresa Stone and husband Bob Stone of Burney, CA. Sandy Stevenson and husband Ed Stevenson of Cedarville, CA. Grandchildren: Larry and Rochelle Fitch and family, Burney, CA, Jacob and Taj Knudsen, Redding, CA, Nathan Knudsen, Redding, CA, Kevin and Gretchen Marundee, Redding, CA, Damian and Hannah Swain and family, Redding, CA, Tom Ward, Sacramento, CA. Niece: Cheryl Layva and husband Rick, Sutcliff, NV. Vida requested no services upon her death. The family is planning to celebrate Vida's life with her friends and family at a later date. The date is to be announced. Delos D. Steward Lifetime Surprise Valley resident Delos D. Steward passed away at Surprise Valley Hospital in Cedarville on May 3, 2005. Mr. Steward was born May 9, 1927 and was a resident of Cedarville. Services are to be held Friday, May 6 at Lake City Cemetery at 2 p.m. Kerr Mortuary is in charge of arrangements. J.C. Caldwell J.C. Caldwell, 82, passed away at his home in West Sacramento on April 13, 2005. He was a native of Arkansas and a 52-year resident of West Sacramento. J.C. served as a Marine Raider in the South Pacific during WWII. After retirement from 33 years of driving for Greyhound, he enjoyed golf, fishing, and travel. He was a member of Scepter Lodge #808 F&AM, Scottish Rite, Ben Ali Shrine, Order of the Eastern Star, Washington Outboard Club, Marine Raider Association, Sixth Marine Division Association, and a life member of VFW Post #8762 of West Sacramento. J.C. was the beloved husband of 58 years to Naomi Caldwell, loving father of Michael Caldwell, dear brother of Hazel Potter, Lucille Cullum, Betty Ross, and Herschel Caldwell, devoted grandfather of Kimberly Enloe and Micah Caldwell, great-grandfather of Tyler and Johnathan Enloe, brother-in-law of Penny Rice, Barbara Rice, Ray MongŽ, Dolores Roberts and Josie Johnson of Alturas, CA, and admired uncle to numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his son, Dennis, sister, Maureen Powell, and brothers, Alton and Virlion Caldwell. Friends and family attended a military graveside service on Wednesday, April 20, at 1 p.m. at Monument Hill Memorial Park, Woodland, CA, followed by a fellowship together at the VFW Hall in West Sacramento. Memorial contributions in J.C.'s name may be made to the Shriner's Hospitals for Crippled Children . Milo E. Conklin Milo E. Conklin died at his Cedarville home on Sunday, May 1, 2005, at the age of 70, after a courageous battle with cancer. A service celebrating his life will be held on Saturday, May 7, 2005 at 11 a.m. at Living Waters Fellowship in Cedarville with Reverend Dan St. Clair officiating. Milo was born to John and Rose (Henry) Conklin at Cedarville on August 11, 1934. He grew up and was educated in Cedarville. Most of his working years were spent on various farms and ranches in the Surprise Valley. He was well known for his mechanics and welding skills. He had also worked in sawmills and as a butcher. Milo thoroughly enjoyed riding motorcycles and keeping in shape. He was an accomplished song writer and guitar player and had a beautiful singing voice. He is survived by daughters, Lois Spencer, Molly Roe and Tina Conklin; son John Conklin; brother, Gilbert Conklin; eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; six brothers and two sisters. Desert Rose Funeral of Lakeview, Oregon is in charge of arrangements. Jed Franklin Reynolds Jed Franklin Reynolds died on April 28, 2005, following a long illness, at the Modoc Medical Center, Alturas, CA. He was born December 22, 1935, in Oklahoma City, OK. Jed served in the US Army for two years and four years in the National Guard. Jed and family lived in Fairfield, CA for 22 years. After retiring from 35 years with Chevron Chemical Company of Richmond, CA, Jed and his wife relocated to Alturas, CA, in Modoc County. He enjoyed watching the races, fishing, hunting, and camping with his family in Truckee, CA. He also greatly enjoyed watching his many grandchildren play at his Wild Acres Ranch in Alturas. He is survived by his wife Barbara of 48 years, sons Gary and wife Susan, of Fairfield, CA; Larry and wife Janie, of Puyallup, WA; Ken and wife Sandi, of Sacramento, CA; and daughter Laura Allman and husband Tom, of Willits, CA. He is also survived by sister Leila Wertz, of Williams, CA; brother Bud of Capay Valley, CA, and sister Loys McConnell, of McKinleyville, CA, as well as many nieces and nephews. Jed was preceded in death by his mother Laura, father Vince, brother Bob, and sister Jewell Wilkerson. A memorial service was held on Monday, May 2, 2005, at 10 a.m. at Faith Baptist Church in Alturas. Pastor Rod Bodmer officiated. Juanita Townsend Numan McGowan Juanita Townsend Numan McGowan passed away peacefully at her home in Reno, Nevada, on May 2, 2005, surrounded by her family. Mrs. McGowan joins her beloved husband, Roger McGowan, her sisters Thelma and Bea and her brothers Ross, Bevis, Clayton and Reggie. She leaves behind her three sons, Darryl and LaDeana Numan of Ft. DuChesne, Utah; Randall and Joyce Numan of Sparks, NV and Lane Numan of Reno, NV; her brother Herman and Bertha Townsend of Ft. Bidwell, CA; and her grandchildren, nieces and nephews. She was born Juanita Townsend on April 10, 1929, in Cedarville, CA. Visitation will be held on Friday evening May 6 at Kerr Mortuary in Alturas, followed by interment at the Cedarville Cemetery. Services will be held May 7 at 11 a.m. in the Ft. Bidwell Gymnasium. Arrangements are under the direction of Kerr Mortuary, Alturas, CA. Julie K. Crist Smith Former resident Julie Kathleen Crist Smith, 42, of Napa, died Saturday, April 30, 2005. Julie was born July 3, 1962, in Cedarville, CA, the daughter of Charles Allen and Helen Marie Dyer Crist. She attended local school, including Surprise Valley High School and later in her life worked for a number of years as a certified nursing assistant. Julie built her life around her kids, and loved her family and her dogs. She was preceded in death by her sister, Diana Long, just two weeks ago. She is survived by her two children, Curtis Smith of Vallejo, and Lisa Perez of Napa; parents, Allen Crist of Oregon and Helen Crist of Vacaville; two brothers, Robbie Crist of Napa and Richard Crist of Jay, FL; three sisters, Debbie Porter of Vacaville, Brenda Crist of Jay, FL, and Carol Heryford of LaPine, OR. Julie is also survived by her companion, Christian Pusey of Napa, and numerous nieces and nephews. A service to celebrate Julie's life will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, May 7, 2005 at Treadway and Wigger Funeral Chapel, 623 Coombs Street in Napa. Committal will follow in Tulocay Cemetery in Napa. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. The family asks that donations be made in Julie's memory to any charity or organization that benefits the Homeless Community in Napa. ~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Modoc County, California "The Last Frontier" www.rh2o.com/modoc --- Our outgoing mail is checked by Norton AntiVirus.

SURPRISE VALLEY RECORD - CEDARVILLE, MODOC COUNTY, CAL. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 1929 (The paper for November 6, 1929 was not included in this microfilm) DEATH OF MRS. HELEN CAMBRIDGE AT CALISTOGA After a lingering illness, death ended the sufferings of Mrs. Helen Cambridge on November 8th, at Calistoga, Cal. The remains arrived here Sunday morning, accompanied by her daughter, Mrs. Foster Ivy, of Modesto and were interred in the Cedarville cemetery, Sunday afternoon. They were followed to their last resting place by a large number of her old time friends; a brief service was held at the grave, conducted by Rev. Vinyard, assisted by the choir. Mrs. Cambridge was a most estimable woman; she was well known here having lived here most of her life; she was a sister of Daniel and Frank Hill, old time settlers of Surprise, both of whom passed to their reward years ago. She was born at Trenton, Iowa, in 1853 and came to California in 1871 to join her brothers, Dan and Frank Hill and spent most of her life in this valley, but the past few years, she lived with her daughters, in the southern part of the state. In 1887, she was married to Harry Cambridge, who long since passed over the "Great Divide." The pallbearers were her nephews, Ed Van Dorn, Ray, Everett, Edward, Charley and Harry Hill. She leaves two daughters, Mrs. Edith Lindsey and Mrs. Forest Ivy and a number of other relatives and a host of friends to mourn her death. (1:2) Raymond Tierney, of this place, has been appointed deputy Sheriff to succeed Frank Van Horn, who resigned last Friday upon his return from Reno. Mr. Tierney is well and favorably known to Modoc County citizens and they wish him success in his new duties. Frank Stanley and wife and Roy Stanley and Family, left this morning for the Sacramento Valley, where they will remain for a time, with the hope of benefiting Mr. Stanley’s health, which for the past several months has been very poor. Dan Devaney was in from Badger Mountain Monday getting supplies and attending to business matters. John and Frank Henry returned Tuesday from a trip thru Canada. The announcement of the marriage of J. George Benner and Miss Castolia Myers was received this week. The happy event took place at Reno, Nevada on Saturday, November 9th. George is a Cedarville boy, a graduate of the high school here and has a host of friends, who extend hearty congratulations and wish the newly weds unbounded happiness and prosperity. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 1929 W. H. HUSSA HAS LEFT HAND MANGLED IN SAUSAGE MACHINE Last Monday morning a terrible accident happened when W. H. Hussa, proprietor of the Surprise Valley Meat Market, was regrinding bologna meat and his hand got caught in the knives of the sausage machine. His left hand was pulled in to the thumb and the force of his hand slid the belt of the seven-horse power motor; John Reynolds and James Caldwell, who were near came to his rescue and helped him remove his hand, which was terribly mangled; the fingers were all un-jointed and the ligaments badly torn, also the palm of the hand. Dr. Kennedy was immediately summoned and first aid was administered to the injured member. The Dr. left at once with Mr. Hussa for Alturas, where he was taken to Dr. Peterson’s Sanitarium, where with the assistance of Dr. Coppedge, the hand was amputated to a ---- in line with the thumb across the palm, fortunately the thumb could be saved. He returned home yesterday, and while he suffers greatly from the injury, he is getting along as well as can be expected. Mr. Hussa’s many friends deeply regret to hear of his misfortune. Born near Cedarville, Cal., Nov 18, 1929, to Mr. and Mrs. Ethelbert Harris, a son ARTISAN WATER OBTAINED EASILY AT SHALLOW DEPTHS HER IN SURPRISE One of the conveniences enjoyed by the people of Surprise Valley is that artisan water is plentiful. A great many of artisan wells have been bored throughout the valley, from Fort Bidwell to Eagleville. Artisan water has been obtained at a depth from 25 to 350 feet. Some giving forth-warm water, but the most of them furnishing nice, clear and cold water, which is used for house and irrigating purposes. One well, a short distance east of Cedarville is only 25 feet deep and flows 25 gallons per minute of water strongly impregnated with sulphur. Many wells have been bored that flow from 250 to 300 per minute. Stock, also seem to prefer artisan water, as against all other kinds. There are also many hot springs throughout the entire length of the Valley. As a matter of fact, Artisan Water can be secured for irrigating purposes and there is no earthly reason why garden truck of all kinds should not be raised here in abundance. Artisan water is not secured in all outside of Surprise Valley and our people should feel highly gratified that lots of artisan water can be easily obtained here. DEATH OF ALTA WELLS Alta Wells, wife of Kenneth Wells, fell "Asleep in Jesus", on Nov 14th at her home near Alturas, after being a patient sufferer for about two years. The funeral services were conducted from the Kerr Chapel, Elder McEarchern and Rev. Lindsey, of Reno, Nevada speaking words of comfort to the sorrowing husband and little daughter. A large number of friends from far and near attended the funeral. She was laid to rest in the Alturas cemetery to await the call of the Life Giver. She will hear his call for she was one of His. Friends and neighbors from Surprise Valley extend heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved ones. Those attending the funeral from Lake City were Clara E. Vaughn, Mrs. David Baty, Audrey Hays, Alice Carter, Violet and Loren Vaughn and Mrs. Grover Wimer. (8:5) At Lake City, Cal., on Nov 19, 1929, there came a little girl to bless the home of Mr. and Mrs. Johnnie Largent. Congratulations. Mrs. Emma Painter, who has very poor health, left for Roseville, last week, hoping a change of climate will benefit her. She will make her home with Mrs. Fred Strief. Mrs. Elizabeth Penland, who was operated on at Lakeview, a shot time ago, is steadily improving, we are glad to state and is now on the road to health. Mrs. Grace Duffurena of Denio was in last Friday spending the day visiting friends and attending to business matters. Born – In Cedarville, Cal., Nov 14, 1929, to Mr. and Mrs. Alex Ash, a son; weight 6 ½ pounds. (The paper had the year of 1982 as the birth year). Edward Metzker, of Alturas, passed away November 13th, at that place, following an illness with pneumonia and complications. Mr. Metzker was a native of Oregon, aged about 60 years. He was formerly a resident of this place. He leaves his wife, one daughter, Mrs. Lizzie Colburn and one son, Orville to mourn his death. (8:6) Married – At Alturas, Cal., Nov 18, 1929, Glen Hill and Mrs. M. M. Stephens, both of Cedarville, Cal. (colored). Rev. McEachran, officiating. Glenn’s many friends extend hearty congratulations and wish the happy couple a prosperous journey thru life. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 1929 SHERIFF TAKES 2 IN CUSTODY Sheriff John Sharp was over from Alturas yesterday morning to take in to custody, Mrs. Eva Stevens and daughter, Edna. These people are living in an apartment in the Hawkins residence. Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Harris also have an apartment in the same house and Miss Lavene Brown is staying with the Harris’s. Upon missing some of their jewelry and other paraphernalia, the they became suspicious of who the thieves were, they immediately notified the sheriff, who came at once and arrested the above couple and placed them in the counties boarding house. Most of the missing articles were recovered, but some rings and other things are still missing. These people are recent arrivals here and due to their conduct will not long remain here. AGED CHIEF TELLS OF EARLY BATTLES IN MODOC WAR Blaming the Modoc War and the killing of General Canby on renegade Warm Springs Indians, Peter sole survivor of the famous battles un-Sconscion, aged Modoc Chiefton and sole survivor of the famous battles under the leadership of Captain Jack in the northwestern part of Modoc County, last Saturday gave what he designated as the first part of a tale of the early history of this section of the West in perpetuating his story in response to a request of the Alturas Chapter of the wrinkled visage of the aged West. Beginning at the opening of the Indian trouble with the whites when the early settlement of Modoc and Klamath Counties was in progress, Sconscion recounted a tale of the campaigns in which member of his people and the force of the Red-skins. His father government precipitated. At the time of the death of General Canby, the Indian Chiefton said that he was within a short distance of the white generals’ tent as Captain Jack discussed the question of peace with the leader of the troops. The Indian leader and his companions went to the place armed with pistols and apparently with the intention of killing the white men. Many times during the history of wrinkled visage of the aged men lighted up with the recollection of the events of his boyhood days and youth when he was with the forces of the Red-skins. His father was hanged eventually for this participation in the trouble, but young Sconscion, now aged 88 years of age, was always a friend of the whites and was more in sympathy with the feeling of his tribe, which according to his story, was not altogether hostile. Many of his people, he said, were friendly to the white people. Though he had fought over much of the territory in the northwestern Modoc County, had hunted through forests on foot while yet a young man, as far south as the present site of Canby and had known the geography of the Tule Lake section for many years, Sconscion had never been to Alturas and his trip here was out of curiosity to see the place. With him came his wife, a member of the Modoc tribe, who is much younger than the chief and who, Sconscion said "knows much more about the Indian religion than I do." When asked whether the Indian people believed in God before the white men came, Sconscion replied that they did. "The Indian prayed to the earth, to the water, to the sun, to the moon, to the sky, just like you pray to God," he replied. "They asked them for help from "God" and they worshiped these things." He described the manner in which his people brought their troubles to the natural forces of the universe and how they worshiped them. During the discourse regarding the religious life and history of his tribe he revealed that they had a religious legend or story, which follows closely with that of Noah in the Bible except that the survivor in their case was a very wicked and a very smart Indian. Where the sun sets in the evening, the souls of the dead Indians passed to a land which was ruled by one very good Indian, who had gone there many years before and who carried the spirit of his people. This deity would not permit the bad Indian to come to his abode and sent a great flood upon the earth. Being of unusual intellect and foresight the evil red-men built himself a large boat upon which they were finally shipwrecked on top of a large mountain near Bly, presumably Gearheart. Sconscion wishes to make the story which he told here Saturday the first part of a book, which he wishes to have, published, regarding the early days in Modoc and Klamath Counties. His description was taken down in shorthand and will be written out in full for the local lodge. In order to bring out facts which were particular interesting to the present generation and which might have been overlooked by the Indian. E. C. Bonner questioned him regarding particular incidents and facts, which were within his knowledge. The Indian Chiefton has a large number of grandchildren all of whom, he says wants to go to school. His children have been educated in the public schools. In spite of his 88 years of life, Sconscion drives his own motor car, the present being his fifteenth, which he has owned. He did not exactly understand what Judge Bonner meant when he asked if the Chief had a radio, but Mrs. Sconscion smiled and shook her head vigorously. Before leaving the Indian shook hands with Judge Bonner and Mrs. Ella McGrath, who represented the Native Daughters with the court reporter who took all the notes I shorthand, with newspaper men and spectators in the court room and all were cordially invited to visit his home on Sprague River where he said we have a new house and are quite comfortable. Earl Benner is reported on the sick list this week with the flu. A good many cases of bronchial pneumonia are reported in the Alturas locality. Born – In San Francisco, Cal., Nov 19, 1929, to Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Ogle, of Lakeview, Oregon, a boy; weight 8 ½ lbs. Jack Dally and wife, of Longview, Washington, are here this week visiting Mrs. Dally’s sisters, Mrs. L. E. McCulley and Mrs. E. R. Boston, of this place. They are making a tour of sunny California. Percy Poore, brother of Supervisor Poore, of this place, died at San Francisco Monday. (8:5) Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Strotts returned last evening from an extended trip thru Oregon and California and are looking as though the trip agreed with them immensely. While traveling in Oregon, some one tried to push them off the highway and damaged their car somewhat, thus delaying them for a few days in Eugene. It is reported that the former wife of O. D. Morgan, of Alturas, but now resides at Lakeview, Oregon, shot and killed her present husband last Monday. She shot him six times with a revolver. It is lucky that the gun did not have sixteen cartridges in it, for she might have used them all. ~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Modoc County, California "The Last Frontier" www.rh2o.com/modoc --- Our outgoing mail is checked by Norton AntiVirus.

Bille, Natalie Ruth Natalie Ruth Bille, 97, passed away on April 30, 2005 in Paradise. She was born in Honcut, Calif., east of Gridley, on Feb. 14, 1908 to Obidiah Jenkins and Mary Beeson Jenkins and was a graduate of Gridley Union High School. "Dolly" was a floral designed and created arrangements for several business in Paradise for several years. As a hobby, she enjoyed interior decorating and was a very skilled at restoring dolls. She was a member of the Paradise Garden Club and the Paradise Gem and Mineral Club. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Lavern Kline in 1964 and her second husband Hentry Bille, husband of the Paradise Pioneer George Bille in 1996. She leaves her son, Melvin Kline and wife, Virginia of Susanville; grandson, James Scott Kline and wife Tara; 4 great-grandchildren, Sean, Daniel, Matthew and Stephen; niece, Dorothy Daviner, cousin, Goldie Opdyke and nephew, Alvin Jenkins. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, May 4, 2005 at 1 p.m. at the Chapel of the Pines Funeral Home. Visitation hours are on Wednesday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Chapel with graveside services following in the Paradise Cemetery. Published in the Chico Enterprise-Record on 5/4/2005. Eva M. Keeler Quigley Eva M. Keeler Quigley passed away quietly in her sleep April 29, 2005, in Ukiah. Eva was born Aug. 16, 1916, to Thomas and Frieda Keeler, in Burlington, Okla. She married Clifford T. Quigley on July 4, 1948. Eva retired from Sonoma State Hospital where she worked for 25 years. After retiring Eva enjoyed traveling, working at her home in Glen Ellen and spending time with her family. Survivors include a sister and brother-in-law, Constance and James Smith, Scappoose, Ore.; sister Betty Taggert, of Stockton; a brother-in-law and his wife, Ormond and Harriett Quigley, of Etna; a sister-in-law and her husband, Alma and Marvin Johnston, of Yreka; and numerous other relatives. Eva was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Clifford; and a daughter from a previous marriage. A graveside service is 11 a.m. May 6, at Etna Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the charity of one's choice.

Mrs. J. C. Cathcart, who spent the summer here visiting with her daughters, Mrs. E. R. Boston and Mrs. L. E. McCulley, left for her home in Washington last Friday. She was accompanied by Mrs. Boston, who will visit with her mother for a short time. Mr. and Mrs. Leu McCulley took them as far as Klamath Falls, returning to their home on Saturday. Rodney Diemer had the misfortune on breaking his right arm in two places, just above the wrist, Tuesday afternoon. He jumped off the stage at the High School Gymnasium, trying to catch the basketball goal and his feet slipped letting him fall on his arm causing the accident. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 16, 1929 LIST OF GRAND JURORS FOR MODOC COUNTY The following is a list of the grand jurors drawn in the superior court at Alturas last week, to serve this year: Walter H. Hussa, Cedarville Mrs. Inez D. Woody, Davis Creek Andrew J. Cantrall, Likely J. F. Owens, New Pine Creek Ernest B. Grove, Eagleville Mrs. Electra Fogerty, Alturas R. D. Craig, Big Valley E. B. Pope, Canby Mrs. Grace Fitzhugh, Alturas Mrs. Rose A. Baty, Cedarville Ernest H. Peterson M. G. Belli, Alturas Mrs. Grace Leonard Ernest J. Fee, Fort Bidwell W. D. Bishop, Willow Ranch Mrs. Mae E. Crom, Davis Creek Mrs. Hallie Smith, Alturas William E. Hill, Cedarville A. M. Green, Alturas J. W. Heryford C. J. Fulcher, Lookout L. M. Henderson, Davis Creek Walter F. Lorenzen, Big Valley Jesse W. Hughes, Likely Mrs. Minnie E. Davis Peter C. Weber, Alturas Jasper Shaw, Lookout Mrs. Eva Van Loan, Likely Delbert Cloud W. J. Dorris, Alturas Mrs. C. Pollack of Sacramento is here visiting friends and her son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Kennet Pollack. DEATH OF MRS. FELIX ALLEN Sometime ago, Felix Allen of Alturas took his wife to Seattle in the hope of bettering her condition, she having been quite ill in Alturas for sometime previously. For a while the change appeared to benefit her, but the improvement was only temporary. About two weeks ago, he received a telegram that she was very ill and he at once left for that city. All that medical skill could do was done, but to no avail, as she passed away, acute appendicitis being the immediate cause of her death. Mrs. Allen was a quiet and unassuming woman and was sincerely loved by a large circle of friends. Mr. Allen is well known in Surprise as one of the old time residents and lived here for many years. He has a host of friends who are deeply grieved by his sad bereavement. (4:5) Fred Wallace of this place and J. L. Likens of Nevada were operated on last weekend by Dr. Kennedy for cases of appendicitis. The operations were performed at Lakeview, Oregon. Both patients are reported getting along nicely. Raymond Boston is spending a couple of weeks here visiting his folks. He is with the U. S. Navy, stationed at Mare Island. Deputy Sheriff Frank Van Horn, who was seriously injured in an automobile accident near Redding several weeks ago, was able to be returned to Alturas last week, and is getting along nicely, we are glad to state. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 23, 1929 PIONEER OF FORT BIDWELL ANSWERS CALL Elizabeth Ony Wadsworth was born near Albert Lea in Freeborn County, Minnesota, on July 21, 1858. When quite young she united with the Congregational Church. In 1881, she came to California with her Uncle and Aunt, Mr. and Mrs. George Freeman. She made her home with them until November 15th, 1885, when she was united in marriage to Albert Smith Ward. Mr. and Mrs. Ward made their home at Barton Lake, Harney County, Oregon, for sixteen years, where their four children were born. In 1901, they moved back to the George Freeman ranch near Fort Bidwell, where she resided until her death October 19, 1929, aged 71 years, two months and twenty-nine days. She leaves to mourn her loss two brothers, Joe and George Wadsworth, on e sister, Agnes Wadsworth of Albert Lea, Minnesota, Glenn Ward of Fort Bidwell, Arthur Ward of Lake City, Mrs. Grace Turner, and Mrs. Pearl Stiner of Cedarville and six grand children. Funeral services were held at the home of the deceased Tuesday afternoon by Rev. Virgil A. Vinyard and services at the grave were held by the Eastern Star, of which order she was an honored member. Internment took place at the Fort Bidwell cemetery. (1:1) SHOOTS SELF WITH 22 The youngest son of Frank Seminario had the misfortune of shooting himself in the leg just above the knee last Sunday while hunting jackrabbits in Long Valley. It seems that Pete was going through some brush and fell down and as he fell, the 22 gun exploded thus causing the wound. While the injured is getting along as well as could be expected it is very sore and painful. WILLIAM DODSON PASSES AWAY AT MODESTO News reached here last Saturday that William T. Dodson had died at Modesto early last week; he was aged 78 years. Mr. Dodson was one of the early pioneer settlers in this valley and was highly respected by all who knew him, he was a good citizen and was loyal to all things for the promotion of the valley and county. He disposed of his interests here a number of years ago and moved to Modesto. His old time friends deeply regret to hear of his death. (1:4) FORT BIDWELL RANCHER GRANTED DIVORCE LAST WEEK Judgement in favor of the defendant was returned Thursday morning in the Superior Court by Judge F. M. Jamison in the case of Minnie Conlan versus James Conlan, a suit for divorce. Action had originally been brought in San Bernardino County, but a change of venue was granted. In her complaint against her husband, Mrs. Conlan charged a statutory offense against a minor child. However, Judge Jamison granted the divorce on a cross complaint from Mrs. Conlan, and ordered that there should be no division of property. Trujillo and Erickson, assisted by J. S. Henderson of Alturas were the attorneys for Mrs. Conlan, while District Attorney Oscar Gibbons defended Mr. Conlan. The later is a wealthy rancher. Plaindealer MARION PREWITT MEETS WITH ACCIDENT Marion Prewitt of Long Valley had the misfortune of spraining his right ankle the first part of the week. He was hooking up a wild mule to a wagon and the darn thing got loose and Marion grabbed the rope to which was tied the mules head. It seems that the mule did not want to stop so escorted the unlucky holder of the rope over a rocky ravine. During the entanglement, Marion stepped on a rock spraining his ankle badly and now he is in Cedarville taking a rest under the Drs. care. GRANDPA McGHEE DIES AT RENO, NEVADA Grandpa McGhee, for many years a resident of this place, died at Reno last week and his remains were sent here for internment in the Cedarville cemetery. The remains were laid in their last resting-place, last Saturday afternoon. Mr. McGhee was known her generally as "Kid" owing to his sunny disposition and about two months ago, he left here for Reno, where he died at the home of his daughter-in-law. (1:6) Mrs. W. E. Hill is ill this week with an abscess in her ear. Mitchell Santiago and Miss Ida Peterson of Fort Bidwell were married at Lakeview, Oregon last Saturday. Both are popular young people of the valley, and their many friends wish them success on the sea of matrimony. Born at Alturas Wednesday, October 7th, to Mr. and Mrs. Edward Roche’ a 7 ½ lb son. Mrs. Roche was formerly Miss Willette Groves of Eagleville. Mrs. Elizabeth ward, of Fort Bidwell, passed away at that place last Friday, death being due to heart trouble. She had many friends in Surprise, who are deeply grieved to hear of her death and to the bereaved children is extended the deepest sympathy of all. She leaves two daughters, Mrs. Pearl Stiner and Mrs. Grace Turner, of this place; and two sons, Glenn Ward of Fort Bidwell and Arthur Ward, of Lake City, Cal. (8:5) Mrs. Harris, one of the early settlers of Alturas and wife of the late Judge G. F. Harris passed away at Berkeley last week at the age of seventy-four. (8:5) WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 30, 1929 Mrs. Kitty Ruth, of Roseville, arrived here last Sunday on a visit to her brother, Mantor Monchamp, who is still confined to his bed by illness. GOVERNOR YOUNG MAY PARDON MOONEY IN THE NEAR FUTURE It is stated that Governor Young has completed a thorough investigation in the case of Tom Mooney, in the bombing outrage in San Francisco several years ago and it is predicted that he will pardon the arch criminal sometime in the near future. Mooney had four trials and narrowly escaped the noose. We can hardly believe however that Gov. Young will use his power to pardon Mooney, who was proven to have committed one of the most dastardly crimes in the history of the state. EARLY HISTORY WILL REMAIN A MYSTERY The true history of the early days when Modoc was settled by hardy pioneers will probably never be known, as but little, if any record has been kept; that we are aware of. True, we are told of how the little band of immigrants on their way from the east to settle in the sun-kissed valleys of California arrived in this valley and called it "Surprise," as it was a real surprise to them after crossing the hot barren plains to see a valley of this size with grass almost as tall as a frontier settler who paved the way horse growing all over it. Many of the immigrants passed on to the Sacramento Valley and some returned to Surprise. But many of the names are now unknown and the manner of their lives and death and shrouded in the mysteries of the past. This was hostile ground and the hardy frontier settler who paced the way for civilization, endured many hardships and privations, until the band of Modoc Indians were captured in their stronghold. Peace was proclaimed but it had been obtained at the cost of human life. Nearly all of those braved the danger of frontier life have passed away, taking with them the true history of how many of the pioneers lived and died that this fertile valley might become the peaceful homes of people then unborn. Lawrence Parman had the misfortune to run into a ditch north of the Allenwood grade, last Saturday evening. He was driving a Dodge Sedan, which was badly damaged; he was severely injured, sustaining a broken arm and several broken ribs besides other injuries, but at this writing, we have not been able to get any particulars regarding the accident. ~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Modoc County, California "The Last Frontier" www.rh2o.com/modoc --- Our outgoing mail is checked by Norton AntiVirus.