SURPRISE VALLEY RECORD – CEDARVILLE, MODOC COUNTY, CAL. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 3, 1929 PEARL MILTON SUICIDE Pearl Milton, 44, of Malin, Oregon, committed suicide by strangling himself in a ward at the Woodland Clinic Hospital early Monday. The victims’ body, with a leather strap fixed about his neck, was found by a nurse making early morning calls on the patients. Milton had been admitted to the hospital March 17th and was suffering form an incurable disease. Ethel Hotchkiss, a sister of Milton, lives at Cedarville. (1:1) BOSTON – LEABART Married at Waukegan, Illinois, March 16, 1929, Lester E. Boston to Miss Louise Leabart. The bride wore a royal blue crepe dress and carried white roses and lilies of the valley. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Leabart of Terre Haute, Indiana. The young couple will make their home at Waukegan, Ill. Lester is the eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. E. R. Boston of this place and a graduate of the Surprise Valley High School and has many friends here who wish the young couple unbounded happiness and prosperity. L. E. Bunker and son, Herbert, were over from Alturas last weekend. Mr. and Mrs. Jake Sharp were over from Alturas, visiting in Cedarville. Harry Stephens was down from Fort Bidwell the first of the week attending to business matters. Mrs. Ollie Pennio is over from Alturas visiting her sister, Mrs. Rella Larkins at the Hotel Surprise. Mrs. William Stephens of Fort Bidwell was operated on for appendicitis at the Wilson Hospital at Alturas Monday. E. R. Boston, W. A. McCombs and Spot Wallace were at Alturas last week to serve as jurors at the Ray Haney trial last weekend, but were excused. Golden Prior of Chico and Mrs. Ella McCloud of Sacramento, are visiting old time friends and acquaintances of Surprise Valley this week. Mr. and Mrs. L. B. Walts have moved from the Simon Bennett house to the Martin Espil house, where they will make their future home. George Penland was poisoned last week with Drano and was a very sick man for sometime, but at this writing, he is much improved. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Ash of Fort Bidwell and Mr. F. E. Bush of this place made a business trip to Alturas Monday. Jeddy Brown, old time resident of Lake City, died at Klamath Falls, Oregon, after an operation. His body was interred in the Lake City cemetery on Thursday. (8:1) WEDNESDAY, APRIL 10, 1929 LAKE CITY NEWS We understand that Mr. Reed, who has been conducting a store and soft drink establishment is about to sell out his business interests and go to Reno. Mrs. I. C. Bachtel, of this place and Rev. Vinyard, of Cedarville, were called to Pine Creek, Oregon, to see Mrs. Dan Funk, who was severely burned by the explosion of gasoline last week. Mrs. Funk is improving. Mrs. Charlie Hill is moving to the Lake City Hotel, which she leased for one year with the privilege of buying. Mrs. Daniels is packing a few things she kept to send to Oakland, where she expects to make her home with her daughter, Lelia Hays. She has four daughters in the bay cities. Mrs. W. N. Clark and Mrs. H. Hobbs left Wednesday for Ashland, where the former will undergo an operation. STEVENS IMPROVING According to recent advises received from P. B. Gross, Auburn, Secretary Placer County Chamber of Commerce, from Susanville, W. H. Stevens, founder of the Fall River Meat Company, whose health has been in a precarious state for the past five or six months, is now able to join his family at meals once more and appears to be making slow but steady progress toward recovery. – Tidings Mrs. Dora Benner has been running a tractor and helping put in the crops on her fathers’ ranch. Mr. Dyke broke his leg sometime ago and it will be a couple of months before he will be able to attend to his farm work. Frank Green and Mrs. Benner are going ahead with the work and will soon have the crops in and fences repaired and all the spring work done. William Rinehart and wife are in from Guano this week. Mrs. Hallie Tierney is confined to her bed this week by illness. Everett Woodruff was up from Eagleville the first of the week. Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Harris made a visit to Lakeview the first of the week. Roland McDonalds and Forest Paxton were over from Lakeview Sunday visiting friends. Mr. Kruse of Los Angeles but formerly of this place, is here visiting with Arthur Stiner. Arch Johnston and U. G. Leroy have rented the Wentzell Ranch three miles south of town. Mrs. Fred Strief returned from Los Angeles the first of the week where she has been visiting. Mr. and Mrs. Robert McConnaughy, who have been at Lakeview for sometime returned to their home at Fort Bidwell the first of the week. Miss Anderson Teacher of the Surprise Valley School stole a march on their many friends and were quietly married Saturday, March 30th, to Ethelbert Harris, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Harris. Both are popular young people and are well known in the valley. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 24, 1929 JOE PARMAN PASSES William Joseph Parman, son of Henry and Martha Parman, was born in Gentry County, Missouri, October 31, 1853. Died at the home of Harold Parman, near Lake City, April 17, 1929. Aged 75 years, 5 months and 17 days. He with his parents, left Missouri in the spring of 1857, bound for California. His mother died on the plains of Nebraska during the journey. His father, with the family, continued on the journey to California reaching here in the fall of 1857 and spent the first winter near what is now the town of Redding. In the spring of 1858, they moved to Grand Island, Yolo County, residing there until the fall of 1872, when they came to Surprise Valley, where he has made his home most of the time since. He leaves to mourn his sudden departure, one brother, Jesse Parman of Eagleville, Calif., one sister, Mrs. R. J. Gesner of Chico, Calif., one half brother, George R. Parman of Reno, Nevada, two half sisters, Mrs. F. A. Pryor of Oroville, Calif., and Mrs. Nettie DeForest of Cedarville, Calif. Also, many nephews and nieces and a host of friends. He had been an honored member of Surprise Valley Lodge, No. 235, F. A. & A. M. for many years and his funeral was held under the auspices of that order last Saturday at Eagleville. (4:4) Mrs. Fannie Bowers is seriously ill with pleurisy this week. Oletta McGinnis of Long Valley was in town Saturday. Clifton Slinkard and wife are visitors at the A. N. Slinkard home, from Quincy, Calif. Born – April 17th, 1929 at the Heryford ranch, five miles south of town to Mr. and Mrs. Lee Heryford, a daughter. George Parman came up from Reno this week to attend the funeral of his brother, Joe Parman, who was buried at Eagleville Sunday. Mrs. Ethel McCoy and Mr. and Mrs. Harris of Salem, Oregon were here to attend the funeral of Virgil Miller last week. Mrs. McCoy was accompanied on her return home by her daughter, Mrs. Virgil Miller and baby. Virgil Allen Miller was born April 26, 1893 and passed away at the home of his mother, Mrs. Fred Hill, in Cedarville, April 13, 1929, aged 35 years, 11 months and 18 days. He was married to Miss Veda McCoy of Salem, Oregon. He leaves his wife and baby, his mother, two brothers and two sisters to mourn his death. His death was caused by intestinal flu, after an illness of nine days. He was foreman of the M. C. Ranch in Warner Valley for the past few years. Many friends regret his death and sympathize with the bereaved family. (8:4) Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Felger and daughter, Mrs. Thomas Wilson were in Cedarville Tuesday transacting business with our local merchants. ~~~~~~ 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 6, 1929 LOCAL MENTION Mrs. Maude McGinnis of Gerlach is here this week visiting her mother, Mrs. Eva Kelley. MAN HAS BROKEN LEG John Dyke had the misfortune of breaking his leg Tuesday evening; he started to climb up between the horses onto a load of hay and while so doing, the horses got frightened and started to run around in a circle. Mr. Dyke lost his balance and was thrown off causing the wheel to run over his leg just above the ankle. Jim Heryford and Floyd Stimers were nearby and stopped the team, also carried him to the house and came for medical aid. Dr. Kennedy attended the injured man and he is doing as well as can be expected. Born near Cedarville, Cal., March 1, 1929, to Mr. and Mrs. Louis Monchamp, a son McElroy Brown was here from Bieber first of the week for the purpose of buying horses and mules. Mrs. Dick Jacobs returned to her home at Lake City, last weekend from Paisley, where she had been visiting her father, who is quite ill. Claude Heard and Miss Helen Taylor have resigned their positions in D. S. Denehy Company Store, this week. They have purchased the Dalton Store at Gerlach and will take charge about the 15th inst. We regret to see them leave our midst but wish them success and happiness in their new home. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 13, 1929 THE FORD PREVAILED March squalls and muddy roads causes many accidents and such was the case Sunday morning when Mr. and Mrs. John Hawkins were on their way to Eagleville: Mrs. Hawkins was at the wheel. On going around the turn at Hussa’s corner, the car skidded and approaching them was Pete Larigorry in a Chevrolet Sedan and this car also skidded and as luck would have it the cars bumped. Everyone around here knows the John has a new Ford Sedan and has been doing some unbelievable demonstrating with it and what the Ford did to the Chevy was a sight to behold – it looks as tho’ the Ford’s front wheels got right upon the Chevy’s and ran the full length of it, bending the front axle, mashing the running board, springing the front and rear wheel on one side and other damages; while the Ford came out of the fray with only the bumper torn off, a flat tire and a dent in the tender, the Chevy had to be towed in but the Ford is rambling along as tho not anything had happened. William Crow of Bidwell, was a visitor Sunday. Mrs. Phebe Mickle sold her ranch north of Lake City last week to Frank M. Smith and L. L. Hays. Mrs. Mollie Kistler returned to her home at Eagleville Saturday from Fernley, where she had been visiting her daughter, Mrs. Davie Grove for a few weeks. L. A. Mariette, formerly of Long Valley, but now of Lakeview, Oregon, was in town Monday. He is representing the Zanol Company of Cincinnati, Ohio. William P. Hatfield, formerly of this valley, passed away at his home at Palo Alto, on March 6th; death was caused by pneumonia. The record extends deepest sympathy to Mrs. Hatfield and family in their sad bereavement. (8:1) WEDNESDAY, MARCH 27, 1929 COMMITTED SUICIDE Neal Carey, 45-year old rancher of Gerlach, committed suicide at that place last Monday, March 25th. Having been ill for the past eight years, suffering with tuberculosis and of late was having severe hemorrhages and he had been brooding over his condition, which caused him to commit the rash act. He had been in a very despondent mood of late. He picked up an old carpet and told his friends that he was going over to the water tank and lie down to rest for a while and nothing was thought of it at the time until a shot from a 38 Colt pistol was heard and people nearby went to investigate and found the man dead, with a bullet hole in his head. He leaves a sister and brother, both residents of Gerlach. Before committing the deed, he wrote a letter to his sister and brother and one to Henry Hughes, telling them of his intentions: as the mail was not distributed until after the deed was done and then it was too late to avert the tragedy. Probably some residents of Surprise Valley, remembers this man as he worked at the Bear Ranch for two years, as vaquero. He was well liked by all who knew him and regret to hear of his sad fate. (1:1) LOCAL MENTION Ike Skillman was down from Bidwell yesterday. Glen Ward was down from Fort Bidwell last Friday. Vern Parman was in from Soldier Meadows Friday attending to business matters. Lorenzo Aguerrebere went to Alturas yesterday, where he will receive treatment for an infection of the leg. Mrs. Tiny Kimble was in from Vya, Nevada, spending this week with her daughter, Eunice, who is attending High School. Mr. and Mrs. H. Hobbs, of Lake City, visited Reno last week. Mr. Hobbs went for the purpose of having a cyst removed from near one of his eyes. Charles Roome and wife returned from Salt Lake City last Wednesday, where they spent the winter. Charles is now employed on the Jesse Stiner ranch, near town. H. G. CONARD IN AN ACCIDENT Robert Turner returned from the south a few days ago. He informed us that Herman Conard, who resides near Woodland, met with a serious accident one day last week, while on his way to Modoc. It had been raining and the highway was slippery and when north of Maxwell, the right rear brake locked, causing the car to skid and turn over. Mr. Conard received severe injuries, having several ribs fractured and had to have ten stitches taken in one ear and a piece of glass penetrated his hip. At last report, Mr. Conard was doing well. His car was badly wrecked. REWARD $50 For information leading to arrest and conviction of party or parties entering the Green Ranch, five miles south of tow and taking all food supplies and other articles. Lyle Cook Leo Weilmunster and wife were in from Nevada this week. Born in Cedarville, Cal., March 24, 1929, to Mr. and Mrs. Joe Allen, a daughter. Born in Cedarville, Cal., March 23, 1929, to Mr. and Mrs. John Benner, a son Born at Lakeview, Oregon, March 23, 1929, to Mr. and Mrs. Robert McConnaughy, of Fort Bidwell, a daughter. Lem Toney returned from Gerlach Saturday: he has been spending the winter with his daughter, Mrs. Thomas Quirk and family. Prof. Moore and Dr. J. A. Smith left Saturday morning for the lower country. While absent, Mr. Moore will visit his father, who is critically ill, at Fresno. Dr. Smith is on a business trip. The following are the guest registered at the Hotel Surprise during the pat week: Harry Wilson and wife were visitors from Paisley last weekend. A. A. Jordan, Game Warden for Modoc County was over attending to business pertaining to his office. James Prewitt of long Valley stopped over night Monday: he was on his way to Alaska. Mrs. Mabel V. Smith, of the Alturas Dress Shoppe was her Thursday and Friday, with line of dresses and millinery. William Rinehart and wife are in from Nevada. They report the roads in good shape from here to Massacre. E. F. Thomas, employee of the Mountain Valleys’ Dairy Products Co., was over from Alturas during the latter part of last week, working at the Patterson Creamery. I. R. Simpson, of the State Division of water rights, is here attending to work pertaining to his office. He will remain until the new commissioner is appointed for this field. ~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Modoc County, California "The Last Frontier" www.rh2o.com/modoc --- Our outgoing mail is checked by Norton AntiVirus.

April 22, 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 7, 2005 issue. Looking Back 111 Years Ago � 1894 WE ARE publishing the births, marriages, and deaths under a new column titled �yells, Bells and Knells�. We think it�s unique, but some have told us the bells should properly poceed(sic) the yells�.With the development of the writing machine, some new words are being developed. A typer is a man who writes on the machine and a typess is a woman who writes on a �typeine�. 46 Years Ago � 1959 Temperatures soared to 78 above on April 1, but this totally beautiful spring may result in extreme drought conditions this year, The Forest Service notes that the driest April 1 snowpack ever recorded in the Warners was made this week where water averaged only six inches. Only .18 inches of moisture was felt in Alturas in March�. The first shipment of lumber from the Alturas Molding and Box Co. left Alturas this week�. City swimming pool chairman Neal Phillips said that Alturas merchants have already contributed $600 to the pool�s construction and Loveness Lumber Co. has donated 5,000 board feet of lumber�. The US Fish and Wildlife Service has asked for commission approval to purchase the Dorris Brothers ranches south of Alturas for conversion to a wildlife refuge. 36 Years Ago � 1969 A DAVIS CREEK SOLDIER PFC Jay Nelson was reported wounded in action in Vietnam�. Five thousand Easter eggs have been prepared by the Alturas 20-30 Club for the hunt at Arrowhead Sunday. Everything is self-explanatory. See you all again next week, I hope. Rom Morgan

Barbara McCowin Barbara McCowin age 69, of Alturas, passed away peacefully in her home in the company of her sister, Miriam on April 7, 2005. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 42 years Bert McCowin, a native of Modoc County. She is survived by her daughter, Vicki Cosgrove and her son, Jay Knudsen and her grandchildren, Taryn and Elliot Cosgrove; her brother, Lowell Rumble of Brentwood, CA and her sisters, Joyce Jacobson of Redding, CA and Miriam Gamez of Alturas, CA and beloved nephew, Sean Gamez of Las Vegas. Born on January 16, 1936, in Lusk, Wyoming to Ivan and Lenna Thomas, she was educated in Wyoming and Nebraska before settling in San Francisco, where she met and married the love of her life, Bert McCowin in November 1963. Bert and Barbara moved to Modoc County in 1974, where they resided near the McCowin family home place in Lake City, and finally to their home at California Pines. Barbara was an entrepreneur, with a music store and a paint store in Alturas while Bert operated Bert's Body Shop. She had a love of music, art and literature, and a passion for adventure and travel. A lifelong fan of Ernest Hemingway, she considered it a pilgrimage to travel to the area in the Bahamas where he sailed and fished and wrote such classics as Old Man and the Sea and Islands in the Stream. She finished her career as a bus driver with the Modoc Joint Unified School District. Barbara was a compassionate, caring and generous person. She was always the advocate for the less fortunate. She had a great love and concern for animals. Never could a stray, injured or abandoned dog or cat cross her path that she wouldn't take them in, bind their wounds, and give them a home. She was an expert at several forms of needlework, and a creative and skilled artist and craftswoman. She was also an avid gardener, tending a full flower and vegetable garden every year, since arriving in Modoc. Barbara was a lifelong member of the Catholic Church, and adhered to its teachings. She believed in the Ten Commandments and she believed in truth. She will be sorely missed, yet her spirit will live on in the hearts of all who knew and loved her. A service was held for Barbara at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Alturas, and was attended by her family and friends. According to her wishes, she will be cremated and her ashes scattered on a California coastal hilltop. ~~~~~~ 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, FEBRUARY 6, 1929 FORMER RESIDENT PASSES Anna A. Peters _____ passed away Saturday evening at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Minnie Metzker in this city. Death was due to an attack of pneumonia from which she had been suffering for the past two months. Next April 8th would have been her 75th birthday. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon from the Baptist church in this city, Rev. L. Meyer preaching the funeral sermon. She leaves to mourn her loss, three daughters, Mrs. Nellie Phillips of Long Beach, Cal.; Mrs. Lura Kemp of San Francisco; and Mrs. Minnie Metzker of this city: two step daughters, Mrs. Addie Rinehart and Miss Lottie Peters and son Harold Peters. – Lakeview Examiner (There was a fold in the first line of this article and could not be read) (1:2) C. G. Lowell was a visitor from Bidwell last Sunday. Born – At Lake City, Cal., January 29, 1929, to Mr. and Mrs. Harry Toney, a son. Mrs. Harry Toney of Lake City has been critically ill the past week at last reports she was slightly better. Mrs. Alma Hogue returned last Friday from Woodland, where she underwent a surgical operation for goiter and is somewhat improved in health. Tom Briles is reported as being in a very serious condition at the Woodland Sanitarium. Briles was taken to the hospital several days ago for treatment for appendicitis. It was found that the appendix had burst and surgeons have been unable to operate. He will undergo the operation as soon as his physical condition will permit. – Times WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 1929 Mrs. Harry Toney of Lake City is reported better at this time, we are very glad to state. Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Harris arrived Monday from Manteca after spending a few weeks there visiting Mrs. Harris’ parents, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Hill, of that place. Forest Ranger Oscar L. Barnum and wife are absent from home this week. Mr. Barnum is doing Forestry work near Likely and Mrs. Barnum is visiting her mother, Mrs. William Ahl, of Alturas. Mrs. J. E. Mayfield, of Hanford, Cal., Norman and Worthy Benner, of Oakland, arrived here Friday evening, to be at the bedside of their father, Dan J. Benner, who has been critically ill for the past two weeks: at this writing he is slightly better. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 1929 PIONEER PASSES ON Eighty-two years ago this April, in the state of Pennsylvania, a baby boy was born to whom was given the name of Daniel Josiah Benner. There was, perhaps, nothing out of the ordinary with his life as a baby, nor as a youth, nor even as a grown man, but we are interested more in his life as a whole, especially beginning with his marriage to Miss Mary L. Buck, for this couple have done their part in making the valley what it is. Mr. Benner was a carpenter by trade although he owned and ran a valuable ranch for years, until about twenty-five years ago, he rented it to a son when he and his wife moved to town. About two and a half weeks ago, he was confined to his bed with what was considered a bad cold. The family physician was called and it seemed for a while he would recover, because of old age, however, he did not respond readily to the treatment, so the children were sent for. Everything was done in the line of the medical profession, while loving hands attended to his every want; but gradually his little Basque traveled toward the setting sun of life until at two o’clock on last Friday morning death ended his earthly sufferings. On last Sunday at two p.m. the Church was crowded with sympathetic, loving friends, where the local pastor, Rev. Virgil Vinyard, preached from the text, "Where the inhabitants thereof shall not say, I am sick." The Choir sang three appropriate songs, the last being "The Christian’s Goodnight" after which a long and sorrowful procession followed the body to its last resting place, in the Cedarville cemetery, where it will repose until the Resurrection day. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife, Mary L. Benner, four sons, Almon L. Benner of Napa; Norman B. and Worthie D. Benner of Oakland; Earl H. of Cedarville and one daughter, Elsie E. Mayfield of Hanford, Cal. Besides this, his immediate family, he leaves five sisters and one brother and a number of nieces and nephews: also ten grandchildren and one great grandchild. In the passing of Mr. Benner the valley has suffered the loss of a highly esteemed citizen, the community a loyal friend, the children a loving father and the wife a true husband, but God’s will not ours be done. (1:1) D. S. Denehy was at Alturas last weekend receiving medical treatment. Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Hays have leased their ranch in Cedar Pass to Jim Walker and John Cantrall this week. Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Powers and baby left for Sacramento Saturday. Harold will act as Minute Clerk for the Legislature. FORMER CEDARVILLE GIRL WEDS AT RENO A very pretty wedding was solemnized Sunday afternoon, February 10th, at the parish of the Rev. Allen Jacobs of the Episcopalian Church at Reno, when Miss Dorothy Miller became the bride of Mr. Cecil Jackson. Mrs. Jackson has, for the past four years been employed in the office of the Red River Lumber Company. Mr. Jackson is employed in the surveying Department. After a short honeymoon in the south, Mr. and Mrs. Jackson will return to Westwood to make their home. – Sugar Pine The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George S. Miller, of Lake City: she is a graduate of the S. V. High School and has a host of friends here who wish the young couple unbounded happiness and success thru life. The remains of E. L. Crowl, former resident of Long Valley and well known here and who died at Pasadena, several weeks ago, arrived here yesterday and were interred in the Cedarville cemetery beside his mother, Rev. Vinyard, assisted by the choir, conducted the services. Many friends here regret to hear of his death. (8:2) WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 1929 Born at Cedarville, Cal., Feb 22, 1929, to Mr. and Mrs. Gail Wixon, a son. Mother and babe are doing nicely. Mr. and Mrs. William Hays were visitors from Lake City yesterday. Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Hussa moved to town last week, they are occupying the Benner residence. Dr. Kennedy was summoned to Alturas Monday to attend Mrs. Goldia Leonard, who is critically ill with pneumonia at her home in Alturas. Sheriff John Sharp and Attorney Jake Sharp were over from Alturas Saturday to visit their mother, Mrs. C. T. Sharp, who is reported seriously ill at the home of her daughter, Mrs. James Cloud. Mrs. Jesse Strotts, proprietress of the Hotel Surprise, left last Sunday for San Francisco, where she will enter a hospital and undergo medical treatment. Her many friends hope that her ailment is not of a serious nature and she will soon recover. Norman and Worthie Benner and Mrs. Elsie Mayfield departed for their respective homes last Saturday after spending sometime here, being called on account of their father’s illness and death. The two former returned to Oakland and Mrs. Mayfield returned to Hanford, accompanied by her mother, Mrs. Mary L. Benner, who expects to reside with her daughter. ~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Modoc County, California "The Last Frontier" www.rh2o.com/modoc --- Our outgoing mail is checked by Norton AntiVirus.

Looking for someone who may have information on William "Willie" Royce (1895-1971). He is listed on the 1930 census in Alturas and died in Fall River Mills. Billie ~~~~~~ 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, JANUARY 2, 1929 Mr. and Mrs. Ira Darst leave today on a motor trip East, they expect to go via Los Angeles and a southern route to the East. Their many friends here wish them a safe and pleasant journey. Tom Rea, Lawson Bordwell, Clenden Franklin and Harold Hutchinson left for San Francisco last week where they will enter the Navy and will probably have an opportunity to take a voyage around the globe in a few years. We wish the boys luck. Miss Ann Murphey, of the High School faculty, did not return this week on account of the death of her mother; her many friends here will be sorry to hear of her sad loss. Harry McGrath was over from Alturas Monday. Randal Bush left for San Jose Friday, where he will attend Heald’s Business College. Mr. and Mrs. L. B. Walts returned Monday from Reno, where they spent the holidays with Mr. Walt’s parents. Leithead Sweeney came down from Fort Bidwell Monday; he states that the new Indian School has been completed and that work will begin on the Hospital building sometime around the first of February. Dr. M. R. Kennedy’s many friends will be glad to know that he resumed his practice on New Year’s Day; Dr. Coates, who had been looking after his practice during his illness, returned to his position at the Fort Bidwell Indian School. Uncle Dave Musselman departed for Turlock yesterday, where he will spend the remainder of winter visiting Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Mayfield. Uncle Dave has been employed on the Scott Ranch during the summer; he had charge of the garden and he certainly knows the gardening game and makes a success of it. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 9, 1929 GILBERT M. WALKER PASSES San Francisco, Dec. 31, - Word of the death of Gilbert M. Walker, 64, eldest son of the late T. B. Walker and important figure in the lumber industry as well as in Minneapolis business circles has been received here. Death was due to pneumonia. Immediately upon hearing of their brother’s death, Clinton L. Walker, of Piedmont, Willis J. Walker of San Francisco and Fletcher Walker of Westwood, Cal., left for Minneapolis to be with the widow, Mrs. Susan Walker. Sister, Mrs. Julia Walker Smith and another brother, Archie D. Walker are in Minneapolis. Gilbert M. Walker died just four months after Thomas B. Walker, his father, who was one of the most dominant figures in the lumber industry of the United States. He had large holdings in California. At that time Gilbert Walker succeeded his father in control of the Red River Lumber Company. (1:1) DEATH OF C. L. PETERSON On December 27, 1927, (I believe this is suppose to be 1928) another of Modoc’s pioneer citizens, Columbus Peterson passed away at his home in Bidwell after a lingering illness. The deceased was born at Santa Rosa, March 31st, 1860 and while yet a mere boy came to Fort Bidwell, which place was his continued residence and where he was married and raised his family. "Little Pete" as he was familiarly called by his friends, was a good man, husband and father and more can be said of no man and his passing will be deplored by a host of friends, among whom he has resided for nearly half a century. Besides these, he leaves to mourn his passing, a devoted wife, Mrs. C. L. Peterson, two daughters, Mrs. W. L. Hickerson, of Bidwell and Mrs. Nita Kafader, of Los Angeles, besides a son, Earl Peterson of Everett, Idaho. Had the deceased lived until February 19, he would have celebrated the 50th anniversary of his marriage. (1:1) The group of Cedarville boys who left last week for San Francisco to join the Navy, have all returned home; and did not join for various reasons. GOLDEN WEDDING ANNIVERSARY Harry Hughes informed us that Mr. and Mrs. John Christens and family, of Alturas, left Thursday for Oakland, to attend the Golden Wedding Anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Smalls, who had been married fifty years the 5th of January. Mrs. Hughes could not be present, but the other three daughters, Mrs. Antoinette Aston, Mrs. Pauline Christens and Mrs. Rose Mateer and their families were present to celebrate the event. Mr. and Mrs. Smalls are among the earliest pioneers of this valley and have a host of friends here who extend heartiest congratulations. Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Baty returned home from San Francisco Friday, accompanied by Billy Patterson; they report a pleasant trip. While on the streets of Alturas, last Monday, Supervisor Harry Ward was stricken with paralysis; he is under the care of Dr. Gibson, and at last reports his condition was slightly improved. Lavene Hill had the misfortune to freeze his feet while coming in from Long Valley last Monday; no serious effect except it was necessary to amputate the little toe on his right foot. Married at San Francisco, California, Saturday, Dec 29th, 1928, at high noon, Berle Smithson and Mrs. Dorothy D. Smith. Heartiest congratulations are extended to the newly weds and may happiness and prosperity attend them. They will make their home in San Francisco. Married in Susanville, Cal., Dec. 26, 1938 (I believe this is suppose to be 1928), Martin E. Simms, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Simms, of this place and Miss Kathleen Penning, of Ravendale. The young couple left for Los Angeles, where they will spend their honeymoon. The Record extends congratulations to the newly weds. Mrs. L. E. McCulley is confined to her home on account of an attack of neuralgia. Eleanor, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lester Hayes, has been ill with pneumonia the past week. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 16, 1929 Phillip Peterson has been ill with pneumonia the past week. All the teachers have been annoyed of late by Mary Atkinson trying to find out how many apples she would have if she had one and some boy gave her two more. Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Miller were up from Eagleville Monday. Manton J. Monchamp and son left last week for Alameda where they will spend a few months. Married at Lakeview, Oregon, January 9, 1929, Leo Weilmunster, of Vya, Nevada and Miss Beatrice Johnstone, of this place. Congratulations. Supervisor Ward, was able to return home Saturday from Alturas, after suffering from a severe attack of ptomaine poison. R. R. Baker, Vice President of Modoc County Bank and family spent Sunday in Cedarville, visiting Mr. Bakers’ mother, Mrs. Jennie S. Baker. Last week, Harold Powers of Eagleville, departed for Sacramento, where he will act as Minute Clerk for the Legislature, which is now in session. Adolph Koenig, accompanied by his sisters, Mrs. Hogue and Mrs. Frances Wilson, left for Woodland Sunday, where Mrs. Hogue will receive medical treatment at the Woodland Clinic Hospital. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 23, 1929 A QUEER INCIDENT Monday evening, a queer incident occurred at Hawkin’s garage, which caused a little excitement. Martin Oyandeguy drove his car up in front of the Garage and left it; he had told E. R. Boston to drive it into his garage; in the meantime, John Hawkins drove the Oyandeguy car into his Garage and a little later Leithead Sweeney and Thomas Beale of Bidwell, drove up in front of the Hawkins Garage and while they were in there, Mr. Boston came and took their car to his garage, assuming that it was the Oyandeguy car, as it was the only one there and when Sweeney and Beale came out and found their car gone, they supposed that it had been stolen and immediately started to find a trace of it; also telephoned to Sheriff Sharp and Traffic Officer William Smith and they responded at once, for which they are highly commended, as a storm was raging and it was very cold. After a little investigation and few explanations, it was soon made clear how the mistake occurred. E. R. Boston met with a painful accident Monday evening while thawing out a "breather" tube on a car, when the torch exploded and scattered the burning gasoline in his eyes: it caused severe pain, but fortunately did not injure the sight. A FATAL ACCIDENT Davie Grove, Sr., of Eagleville, informed us that his son, Davie, accompanied by H. C. Turreth and Layton Stodderd, of Reno were driving on the Highway near Fallon, one day last week and over took a man on horseback; he was on the wrong side of the road and attempted to cross over to the right side and while in front of the car, the horse plunged backward and landed on the head of the car, causing the rider to be thrown off. The horse was killed instantly: the man, whose name was Carl Lucinni, a ranch hand, was knocked unconscious and was taken to Reno by another car going in that direction, but the man died from the injuries while on the way to the hospital. (1:2) Perley Peck is here from Warner this week, visiting his sister, Mrs. Lewis Monchamp, of this place. Born at Enoch Reynolds’s ranch, near Lake City, Cal., January 18, 1929, to Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Slinkard, a daughter. Dr. W. D. Coates, of Bidwell, left last Monday for Texas, being summoned to the bedside of his eldest brother, who is critically ill. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Wilbur and little son departed for Grants Pass, Oregon, Saturday, where they expect to make their home in the future. They were interested in the management of the Hotel Surprise during the past eight months. Their many friends here regret their departure. A. N. Slinkard and family motored to Lake City Sunday and spent the day visiting with Mr. and Mrs. Enoch Reynolds. Harold Powers returned from Sacramento Monday where he has been acting as Minute Clerk for the Legislature, which has adjourned. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 30, 1929 EAGLEVILLE NOTES Charles Stimers, of Portola, arrived here last Saturday. He hasn’t been here for five years: he is visiting his brother, Floyd Stimers and family. Last Wednesday evening, a crowd from Eagleville charivaried Mr. and Mrs. Forrest R. Adams at the Cambron Ranch. The crowd was not certain that the young couple were married: but Tuck passed around the cigars and candy and said they were about three weeks late with charivari. After playing cards for a few hours, refreshments were passed around. They were married at Lakeview and tried to keep their marriage secret. The dance at Eagleville Friday night given by the Modern Woodmen of America turned out to be a dandy. During the night the road between Dyke’s and Cedarville drifted full; all seven cars from Cedarville met at Dykes and the men started in to shovel snow out of the road; they were from four o’clock till eight thirty getting to Cedarville. WEDDED AT LAKEVIEW Forrest R. Adams, manager of Shell Oil Company’s plant here and Miss Ruth Cambron, popular teacher of the Eagleville School, quietly hied themselves to Lakeview and were married January 6th and kept it a secret until a few days ago, when the news of the marriage was made public; the happy young couple are now receiving the hearty congratulations of a host of friends, who wish them a joyous and prosperous journey through life. They expect to reside in Cedarville. Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Cramton returned last week from a two months’ visit in the lower country and went on over to their home near Lake City the same day. Mrs. Cramton who was ill spent sometime in the hospital at St. Helena, where her daughter, Miss Charlotte, is in training and returns much improved in health. Mr. Cramton said the Redding-Alturas lateral highway was marvelous to travel and while he realized this was really an all year road, he was not prepared to find it so perfect. – Plaindealer Born – At Cedarville, Cal., January 29th, 1929, to Mr. and Mrs. D. W. Baty, a daughter. Born – At Cedarville, Cal., January 25, 1929, to Mr. and Mrs. John Reynolds, a son. Born – At Eagleville, Cal., January 26, 1929, to Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Wimer, a daughter. Born – At Fort Bidwell, Cal., January 29, 1929, to Mr. and Mrs. Percy Harris, a daughter. Last Thursday, Supervisor James Poore’s horse jumped against him, knocked him down in the snow and walked on him. Broke two ribs. Very sore but doing well. Tom Painter was brought down from Lake City last Friday, suffering from a severe infection of the throat and is at the Hotel Surprise under Dr. Kennedy’s care. He is improving. ~~~~~~ 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 5, 1928 Elmer Rhine is at the Hotel Surprise recuperating after a severe attack of the flu; he is employed as mechanic at the Gloster Garage at Alturas. Mr. and Mrs. I. W. Kistler and daughter, Jacqueline spent Thanksgiving with Mr. and Mrs. Davie Grove at Fernley, Nevada. Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Cramton left for San Francisco first of the week. Mrs. Cramton, who has been in poor health, will receive medical treatment. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Hager are taking care of their ranch during their absence. A SERIOUS ACCIDENT Last Sunday evening while working on Glenn Hill’s wood saw at Oscar Barnum’s residence, Harry Zeitz had the misfortune of getting his left hand caught in the saw, cutting off the first joints of the thumb and index finger and the other three fingers partly severed, but possibly with careful attention the fingers may be saved, although they were only hanging on by the skin. The serious accident happened when they were sawing the last stick of wood; they had been sawing pitchy wood and changed over to green cherry: it was tough and a piece of pitch had stuck to the saw and caught on the piece of cherry and sprung the stick and throwing his hand into the saw. PETITION DENIED The petition of the Sate of California to gain the custody of Gregory Mazzoni, minor ward of the State, from Mr. and Mrs. Willie Royce of Cedarville with whom the child has been living for some years was dismissed in the Superior Court. It is understood that a petition of adoption of the boy in a legal manner will be filed by the Foster parents. Born – Near Cedarville, Cal., December 2, 1928, to Mr. and Mrs. Kesner Perry, a daughter. Kent Wilbur, who has been visiting his son, Ralph Wilber, of the Hotel Surprise, returned to his home at Grants Pass last Friday. George White, who has been cooking at the Hotel Surprise, left with his wife for Portland yesterday, where they expect to make their future home. Santa Cruz – November 22, - Enoch Crews, 63, poultry expert, known over the entire Pacific Coast, died suddenly at his home here today after a heart attack. (Enoch Crews has been selling baby chix to Modoc farmers for years and his many old time customers will regret to hear of his passing, as he was strictly honest in his dealings). (8:1) WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 12, 1928 EAGLEVILLE NOTES Mr. and Mrs. Robert Minto and baby arrived home today from Millville. Bob says when he came over the Burney Mountain there was about two feet of wet snow that had just fallen. Dr. Coates reports several cases of scarlet fever at Bidwell this week and both the schools have been closed. Among those afflicted with the disease are the little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bock and the little daughter of Mrs. Marguerite Peterson, both cases are reported serious. Born – At Reno, Nevada, November 29, 1928, to Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence J. Fee, of Fort Bidwell, a daughter. Harold Parman purchased a new Victory Six Dodge Sedan from the Western Garage last week. Mr. and Mrs. A. P. Norton expect to leave for San Francisco this week where they will remain for several months. Roy Hobbs sold his ranch, six miles above Lake City, to Bide Steward last week, who took possession of the property today. Everett Hill was stricken suddenly with acute appendicitis last Thursday evening and was rushed to the hospital at Lakeview, where he underwent an operation: Late reports state that he is doing well. Last Monday noon while coming from the ranch, Mrs. W. H. Hussa had the misfortune of turning over their serene truck, in front of the Baty place, where the grader had turned up some gravel and loose. (the sentence was not finished) WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 19, 1928 Mr. and Mrs. James G. Dyke arrived here from Paso Robles last evening. Born – At Lakeview, Oregon, Dec. 14, 1928, to Mr. and Mrs. Bill Hays, a daughter. Born – At Eagleville, Cal., Dec. 14, 1928, to Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Stevens, a daughter, weight 7-pounds. Gilbert Palmberg, who had blood poison in his right hand and was reported to have died, is now recovering from the infection, at the Wilson Hospital at Alturas. Miss Doris Robinson, who is teaching in San Jose, arrived here Monday to spend the holidays with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Robinson. Supervisor Harry Ward and Rufus Ward of Lake City, left for Bloomington, Indiana, this week to be at the bedside of their mother, who is critically ill. Miss Leonore Warrens arrived home Monday from Sacramento, where she is attending the Junior High School; she will spend the holiday vacation with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. George M. Warrens. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 26, 1928 LOCAL NEWS Mrs. Janes, of Oakdale, is here this week visiting her daughter, Miss Josephine Janes. Mr. and Mrs. Simon Bennett have moved to Cedarville and are occupying an apartment in Mrs. Mary Perry’s residence. Howard Westervelt and son spent Christmas Vacation with his parents, Rev. and Mrs. J. H. Westervelt, of this place. Forest Adams, manager for the Shell Oil Company, at this place, left for Yerington, Nevada last week, to spend his vacation with Mr. and Mrs. Lauren Adams. Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Baty left for San Francisco Sunday, where they will spend a short vacation visiting with their son, Loyal. Billie Patterson drove their car down for them. Chris Hansen, Sr., is back from Lakeview, where he has been for sometime, receiving medical treatment for his hand, which he had mashed in a pulley sometime ago; he is getting along as well as can be expected. Alturas no longer will be known as "town." An Ordinance to the effect that the official, name shall in the future be "City of Alturas" has been passed by the city dads. At a meeting of the council Monday night, steps were taken to have the seal changed to conform to the new official title of the city. Mrs. Inez Hatch is here from Susanville on a short vacation. Born – At Lake City, Cal., Dec. 24, 1928, to Mr. and Mrs. Chester Fransway, a son The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Warren Slinkard passed away dec. 25, 1928, at Eagleville. (8:1) Mrs. Dorothy Smith, of San Francisco, is spending her holiday vacation here with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. D. S. Denehy and her little son, Allen Smith. ~~~~~~ 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 7, 1928 DR. EHLE PASSES AWAY AT SAN JOSE Just as he prophesied to a professional friend before leaving Susanville to view an estate valued at approximately $90,000, which had been willed to him by a cousin, Dr. H. B. Ehle, never rolled another pill for he died in a hospital at San Jose Monday after an illness of less than a week of facial erysipelas. Dr. Ehle was county physician and health officer for Lassen County many years except for a short period within the last two years when he was out of the county. He had planned retirement from his profession for sometime and had told friends that his greatest desire was to live in solitude where he could read and enjoy himself peacefully without interruption from the outside world. He was about to realize this life-long wish when death included him in its swath. His own will named as beneficiary the cousin who had died just two weeks before him. The only known survivors are his mother, Mrs. Mary S. Ehle, who lives in Susanville at the home of Mrs. T. L. Boatright and one cousin. Besides the $90,000 estate which had just become his, he left about $35,000 in real estate and personal property in his own name. According to the terms of his will his body will be cremated and the ashes interred in a crypt. No funeral will be held as another consideration of the doctor’s wish. Hiram B. Ehle was born in Minnesota, August 28, 1859 and died at the age of 69 years. He was a graduate of two medical colleges, Hohnemoms Medical College and Rush Medical College, both of Chicago. After graduating at the latter school in 1888, he practiced several years in Minnesota before coming west. – Advocate (1:1) EAGLEVILLE NOTES Alva Adams left this morning for Sacramento, where he will spend the winter with his folks. CARD OF THANKS We wish to extend our heartfelt thanks to the many friends who so kindly assisted our recent bereavement. Mrs. F. A. Murphey and Children Lee Murphey and family Mrs. William Page and family Mrs. William Denio and family F. H. Murphey and family Mrs. F. A. Nolan and family Mrs. W. M. Cockrell and family Mr. and Mrs. A. D. Hudspeth E. E. Murphey and family Mrs. Harry Morgan and family DEATH OF FRANK K. SMITH Saturday morning Frank K. Smith, of Fort Bidwell, was stricken with paralysis and passed away shortly afterwards. His funeral was held yesterday afternoon, at Bidwell, under the auspices of the Masonic Lodge, of which Order he was an honored member. He was 82 years of age at the time of his death. He came to Ft. Bidwell in 1869, in company with his brother, J. H. Smith, now of Reno. He was a native of New York. He is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Carrie McConnaughy, one grand daughter, Mrs. Frank Kerr, of Alturas and one grand son Robert McConnaughy. He was one of the old pioneers of this county, where he was highly esteemed by a host of friends, among whom he has lived so many years. (1:2) Bill Prewitt was in from Long Valley first of the week. Mrs. Sabra Powers was up from Eagleville last weekend visiting Mrs. John Bailey. Dr. Coates reports the small daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Baty, of Fort Bidwell is ill with scarlet fever: it is hoped there will be no more cases. J. H. Smith, of Reno, was a caller at the Record office this morning; he was returning to Reno after attending the funeral of his brother, Frank K. Smith, of Fort Bidwell. Mr. and Mrs. D. S. Denehy and their little grandson, Allan Smith, have all been quite ill the past week. Mr. and Mrs. D. are both able to be around but Allan is still confined to his bed. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 1928 SERIOUS ACCIDENT Martin Simms, fireman on the N. C. O. railroad, was seriously injured and narrowly escaped death late Thursday evening when a coupe which he was driving north on Main Street was struck by an N. C. O. train at the Eighth street crossing. The train was moving slowly toward the freight depot and had just come out of the box factory siding. Jack Partridge and Brakeman Ways were on the rear of the train and both of them are said to have seen Simms approaching and to have called to him. Simms apparently did not see the train at all and following the accident, he said that he did not know that the train was approaching. When the machine was struck, Simms was thrown through the windshield. His left arm was broken and a deep gash was cut over the left eye; several stitches were required to close this cut. The machine in which the injured man was riding was knocked off the crossing and completely demolished. Most of the glass was broken and the top and the body was completely wrecked. Simms was picked up by Jack Armstrong and others, who were passing and was taken to the Wilson Sanitarium where he received medical attention. – Modoc Times Owing to sickness, we are two days late in getting out the Record this week. At least one half of the residents of this place are suffering from the prevailing epidemic of influenza or colds. Mrs. J. A. Jack, of Bieber, visited her daughter, Mrs. Grace Martin and family of Bidwell Sunday. Mrs. Paul Robinson of Warner is reported ill with the flu, at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Irvin Kistler, of Eagleville. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 1928 ASSAULTED & ROBBED Last Friday evening a man named Claude Griffin was assaulted and robbed of about $280, on Main Street, between the Cluck Theatre and the People’s Meet Market, at 10 o’clock p.m. Griffin was knocked behind the left ear with some kind of a weapon, which caused unconsciousness, after coming to, he discovered that his money was missing and started yelling and shouting for the police; he went about the street yelling but was finally quieted down and told his story. Saturday evening, Deputy Sheriff Frank Van Horn came over from Alturas and placed J. W. Siggins, who runs a Pool Hall at Bidwell, under arrest, who was accused by Griffin of committing the crime. Siggins was brought before Justice of the Peace, R. H. Stanley, who placed him under $500 bond to appear next Friday. BIRTHS At Eagleville, Cal., to Mr. and Mrs. Warren Slinkard, a son; weight 7 ½ pounds (no date was given) At Cedarville, Cal., November 15, 1928, to Mr. and Mrs. Paul Hager, a daughter; 9 ½ pounds Born – At Yerington, Nevada, Nov 15, 1928, to Mr. and Mrs. Lauren Adams, a son. The little one lived only a few days. Ernest Grove was up from Eagleville this morning. "Dad" Hayes, of this place, is reported seriously ill with influenza this week. Pete Heard purchased a new ton and half-ton truck from Jarman’s at Alturas. H. E. Powers left for Redding last Tuesday where he will spend a few days visiting Mr. and Mrs. Vern Linville. Willie Lake, the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Lake former residents of this place, died at Alturas last Thursday, November 13. Pneumonia was the cause of his death. He was aged three years and nine months. (8:1) Harve Lester and Kate Street while returning from Adin Tuesday in a Dodge runabout ran off the grade near the Conklin Mill on the Adin Mountains. The car dropped about twelve feet but landed right side up. Neither of the occupants were hurt nor was the car damaged. E. F. Auble and party returning from Westwood brought them to Canby and the next morning Lester went back after the car. While loading gravel at the gravel pit about nine miles south of town, Chris Hansen, Sr., got his finger caught on a cable between the pulley and the scrapper and took off his thumb, index and third finger. He was brought to town immediately and received medical treatment. It was a very painful injury and it will disable him for a long time. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 1928 SOCIETY RECLAIMS CHILD Application was filed in the Superior Court on Thursday, by the Little Children’ Aid Society of San Francisco, asking that the custody and person of Gregory Mazzoni, a child of six years, be taken from Mrs. Willie Royce, who now has the child in her possession at her home near Cedarville and the boy returned to the care of the Society. The application sets forth that the child, born may 25, 1922, was given into the custody of the society the following month. Mr. and Mrs. Boydstun of San Francisco received the custody of the child, but did not adopt it and soon afterwards they were divorced and Mrs. Boydstun left the city taking the child with her. She has now been located at Cedarville, married to Willie Royce and the Society asks that they be again given charge of the child, which has not been adopted. A citation was issued, ordering Mrs. Royce to appear and show cause why the application should not be granted. – Plaindealer DEATH OF S. C. HAYES Samuel C. Hayes was born in Greenbriar County, Virginia, July 16, 1844, died at Cedarville, Cal., November 26, 1928. He joined the Southern Army in 1861 and fought through the four years of the Civil War. Mr. Hayes was married to Mary Susan Harriman, October 8, 1865; to this union ten children were born: two having passed away in infancy. Mrs. A. D. Hudspeth and Mrs. A. L. Benner later in life at their Surprise Valley homes. Mr. Hayes’ wife having passed away six years ago. "Dad" as he was familiarly known, came to California in 1889 and settled in Yolo. Later moving to Surprise Valley where he has resided for thirty years. He was Justice of the Peace of Cedarville Township, where he dealt out Justice to the best of his ability. He leaves to mourn his loss two sons and four daughters, J. G. Hayes of Gardnerville, Nevada; Tom F. Hayes of Reno; Mrs. H. B. Larison of Elko, Nevada; Mrs. J. Cal Kennedy of Westwood, Cal.; Mrs. August Albrecht of Redding and Mrs. H. W. Stephens of Cedarville, nine grand children and three great grand children. His funeral was held from the Methodist Church yesterday afternoon and was attended by a large number of friends. (1:2) PASSING OF EARLY PIONEER Old timers will learn with regret of the death at Oakland, California, the 20th of this month, of Mrs. Emma Bonner Pendleton, wife of Rev. J. H. Pendleton, the first resident Methodist pastor, of Cedarville Church. She was eighty-two years and nineteen days old at time of her death and leaves besides her husband, one daughter, Mrs. Cora Weiss, of Hollister, Cal., two nieces, Mrs. O. M. Haviside, of Oakland and Mrs. Edward H. Towler, of Berkeley and one nephew, judge E. C. Bonner, of Alturas. She was the last surviving sister of the late John H. Bonner, pioneer banker of Cedarville and her marriage in the Cedarville Methodist Church was quite an event in early pioneer days. After leaving Cedarville, they lived for several years in Paradise Valley, Nevada, north of Winnemucca, as also at Greenville, Plumas County, at both of which places her husband was resident Methodist Pastor. (1:2) ~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Modoc County, California "The Last Frontier" www.rh2o.com/modoc --- Our outgoing mail is checked by Norton AntiVirus.

~~~~~~ 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: "Betty" <betty@unisette.com> To: <NORCAL-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, April 18, 2005 5:02 PM Subject: [NORCAL] Sac Bee April 24, 1905 > Sacramento Evening Bee > Monday, April 24, 1905 > > CRAZED BY WHISKY, J.P. HOWLETT SHOOTS WILLIAM GAMBLE IN NECK > Physicians Have No Hope of Saving the Life of Wounded Man > WOODLAND (Yolo Co.), April 24 - What promises to develop into a fatal > shooting affray occurred about twelve miles southwest of Capay Saturday > evening about 9 o'clock. > Saturday afternoon William GAMBLE and Frank WELCH met J.P. HOWLETT in > Capay under the influence of liquor. They took him with then to the cabin > on > his son's ranch in the mountains. They also carried a supply of liquor > with > them. > After reaching the cabin they suggested to old man Howlett that he > retire. > Young Gamble started to make up the bed when Howlett pulled a 41-caliber > Colt's revolver and shot him through the neck. He then turned the gun on > Welch and ordered him out of the cabin. > Welch retreated, but secured a gun and returned and stood over young > Gamble all night, as Howlett was prowling around the cabin. > The next morning Welch went to Capay and notified the officers. Constable > EDDY and W.T. MOORE went out to the cabin, and Moore brought the wounded > man > to Capay, while Constable Eddy searched for Howleltt, who had disappeared. > District attorney Harry L. HUSTON and Deputy SHERIFF R.M. BROWN, as soon > as notified started to the scene of the shooting and met Moore, bringing > young Gamble to Woodland, a few miles this side of Capay. District > Attorney > Huston came back with them to the Hospital, where Brown went on to Capay > to > search for Howlett. > Owing to the difficulty in securing saddle horses, Brown returned to this > city and this morning again started out to search for the fugitive. > Gamble was shot through the neck and the ball seared the spinal column, > causing paralysis of the lower part of the body. The physicians say the > would will prove fatal. > Gamble made a dying statement to District Attorney Huston of the facts as > stated in this dispatch and he was corroborated by Welch. > Gamble is only 19 years old, while Howlett is over 80. There had been no > quarrel between the two men and the only cause that can be assigned for > the > deed is that Howlett was crazed from over-indulgence in liquor. > > SLAUGHTERED BY MASKED ROBBERS > Another Band of Sheep Falls Victim to Stockmen's War Along the > California-Oregon Boundary Line > KLAMATH FALLS (Ore.), April 24 - Late Saturday afternoon word reached here > of another outrage perpetrated by men working in the interests of cattle > raisers of the border section. One hundred sheep were shot down and killed > by nine masked raiders, who then set fire to and destroyed the buildings > in > the camps of Dave EDLER. The sheep were property of Creed McKENDREE, and > were slaughtered near the town of Bly, this county. > The war between the sheep and cattle men still rages, and no real effort > on the part of the officers of the law seems to have been made to put a > stop > to the raids. Not only are stock killed, but human life is taken and > buildings destroyed. Cattle will not graze on land once nibbled over by > sheep, and for this reason their owners have made a determined and lawless > effort to drive sheep men from this territory. > Many conflicts have taken place between the rival stockmen, reports of > only a few of which have reached the outside world. As reported in The Bee > last May, 2300 sheep belonging to Sol CHANDLER, and in charge of William > MULKEY, of Modoc County, California, were slaughtered near Benjamin Lake, > in > Lake County, this State, and about the same time a large band of sheep > belonging to a man named McQUEN were shot down by masked men near the > borders of Christmas Lake. > > LOSE LIVES IN McCLOUD > Little Child Falls Into River and Drowns, And Young Man Slips Between Logs > at Mill To His Death > DUNSMUIR (Siskiyou Co.), April 24 - While playing on the saw logs at the > Scott-Van Arsdale Lumber Company's mill at McCloud Friday, T. Soardi > PIERTO, > an Italian, aged 23, fell into the water, and though in plain sight of > three > men, he was drowned before help reached him. Coroner O'CONNELL was > summoned > from Yreka, and a jury handed in a verdict of death by accident. > At the Hearst castle, near McCloud, Saturday forenoon, a child of Mrs. > ATLEY, who recently came from near Stockton for a Summer visit with an > uncle > on the McCloud, disappeared from the house, which fronts the river. In a > few > minutes a search was instituted and the dead body of the child was found > fifty yards below, in the water. > The Coroner, who at the time was holding an inquest at a point five miles > distant over an Italian who had been drowned, concluded it would not be > necessary to take similar action in this case, and declined to come. That > the child met death by accident is not questioned, but no one witnessed > it, > while in the case of the Italian, three men saw him drown. > > BODY IDENTIFIED > REDDING (Shasta Co.), April 24 - The body of the child found Friday on the > banks of Pit River below Fall River Mills, as mentioned in Saturday's Bee, > proved to be that of the three-year-old son of James GREEN, as > conjectured. > The body had floated eight miles down stream. When the parents saw it, > they > at once recognized the remains as those of their little boy who had > strayed > away from home on April 3d. > > AGED WOMAN LOST > SISSON (Siskiyou Co.), April 24 - Mrs. R. RUDEN a widow, who has been an > invalid for a year or more, and a constant care to her daughter, Miss > Selma, > took advantage of her daughter's temporary absence from home Saturday > evening, about 8 o'clock, and went out. Upon the daughter's return she > immediately alarmed the neighbors and a search was instituted. Men with > lanterns kept up the search the better part of the night and about 3 > o'clock > Mrs. Ruden was found and conducted back to her distressed daughter. The > aged > woman has been losing her mental balance for some time and it was feared > she > had wandered away and committed suicide. > > HAS BEEN MISSING SINCE MARCH 31ST > BISHOP (Inyo Co.), April 24 - Robert McCLURE, a miner, who has been making > this place his headquarters for the last two years, has been missing since > the first of the month, and his friends are anxious to get information as > to > his present whereabouts. He is a telephone lineman, but since coming to > Bishop worked at the Southern Belle and other mines. He was intoxicated on > the night of March 31st, and was seen the next morning, but no later trace > of him can be ascertained. > McClure is a man of 40 or 50 years, heavy set weighing about 180 pounds, > about 5 feet 11 inches tall, light-colored mustache, hair somewhat gray > and > eyes blue. He was of a quiet disposition. He claimed to come to this place > from Reno and is believed to have a wife and child somewhere in Nevada. > All > of his personal property was left in his room at the Valley View Hotel, > where he stayed until the day that he disappeared. > > SHOT HIMSELF IN A DUNSMUIR SALOON > DUNSMUIR (Siskiyou Co.), April 24 - Last night while drinking in a saloon > in > this place, Arthur COY, a barber and former printer, well known in this > section, accidentally shot himself with a 41-caliber revolver. Two > surgeons > have been unable to locate the bullet and it is feared blood poisoning > will > set in. Coy's wife, who is visiting at McCloud, has been notified of her > husband's critical condition and is expected to arrive here this morning. > Coy is well liked here and much interest is felt in the outcome of his > case. > > MAY HAVE DROWNED > VALLEJO (Solano Co.), April 24 - Andy ANDERSON, a sailor attached to the > tug > Vigilant at Mare Island, left the vessel in a small sailboat for a sail up > Napa Creek Saturday night. A gale sprung up shortly after his departure, > and > it is feared he was drowned, as no trace of him or the boat can be found. > The Captain of the yard sent a searching party out in a launch. > > > ==== NORCAL Mailing List ==== > To unsubscribe from list version, send a message to > NORCAL-L-request@rootsweb.com with nothing but the word UNSUBSCRIBE in the > body text. > >

April 18, 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 March 31, 2005 issue. Looking Back 97 Years Ago � 1908 ALTURAS youths seem to be getting out of hand. Several windows have been broken in the high school. This is a piece of malicious mischief, which should be severely punished�. B.F. Lynip plans to install piped water into his new house. 87 Years Ago � 1918 YOUNG BOYS of Modoc with .22�s are being recruited to kill ground squirrels on ranches and farms where the rodents are destroying crops meant for our boys overseas�. The depot at Willow Ranch was destroyed by fire and the loss is estimated at $2,500�. Temperatures ranged from 11 above to 62 above this week. 67 Years Ago � 1938 MODOC Supervisors are continuing to search for means to recover losses in the county during the December great flood. The state appropriated $5 million for counties suffering flood damage, but so far has refused to give Modoc County any of it�. High water is everywhere in Modoc. To date this year, the total rainfall is seven inches, and storms last weekend closed all roads out of Alturas. 42 Years Ago � 1963 A COMMITTEE studying the possible unification of Modoc Schools has declared that more time is needed to make a study of the proposal and��not jump into something that will be impossible to get out of.��. Elizabeth Polson was acclaimed the county spelling champ and Kitty fox is county math champ. Both are from Newell Elementary, as has been the case for three successive years. During the big Flood of 1937-38, I lived on Tank Hill and the water came about 40 feet from our house. I worked on weekends at the Lowell and Williams Grocery then, so made my way to the store to do whatever needed to be done. We had many canned goods that had lost their identity, and we were still sandbagging the entrances. Later there was a big Mystery Sale on unlabled canned goods. We worked pretty hard and consequently hunger appeared. Don Smith went to the meat market, operated by Arthadeus Rachford, and sliced a rather large amount of salami for himself. I helped myself to some of the salami, and then got a little more and pretty soon the big pile of sliced salami had disappeared. Don was beside himself over the disappearance of his salami, and searched high and low for the culprit that ate it. Nobody snitched on me and I never confessed. This transgression still rests uneasily upon my mind some 67 years later. In those days a quart of milk cost a dime, and you could by a berry pie from the Polly Ann Bakery for 30 cents; I used to have a great lunch of berry pie and a quart of milk, and still made myself 10 cents profit for the day. See you all again next week, I hope. Ron Morgan

SURPRISE VALLEY RECORD – CEDARVILLE, MODOC COUNTY, CAL. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 3, 1928 BORN – At Lake City, Cal., to Mr. and Mrs. Harold J. Powers of Eagleville, a son, weight 7 ¾ pounds. Mrs. Aimee Stephens and daughter, Peggie left last weekend for Westwood, where she will visit her sister, Mrs. Cal Kennedy of that place. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Kober of Fort Bidwell, returned from a three months’ trip to Germany last Friday, their son, Walter met them at Corning. Plaindealer states that Dr. Coppedge reports that Neil Cook, who has been very ill for several months is slowly improving. He is at the home of his sister, Mrs. Darrell Dorris. Mr. and Mrs. Tel Strief and daughter, Miss Odessa, of San Jose, are visiting friends and relatives in Surprise this week. They had been on an extended trip thru the Yellowstone Park and other points of interest in the north and are returning to their home. Mrs. Fred Wallace informed us that her father, Jacques Weber, left last Thursday for France, his native country. He will visit one of his daughters in Grass Valley before going. He just returned last December and visited his children here and is now returning to France, making his eighth trip across. His old time friends wish him a safe and pleasant journey. W. E. Dorton and family left for their home in Oregon today. They have been here for several weeks, visiting their daughters, Mrs. Lathe Tripp and Mrs. Elmer Minto. MARRIED IN LAKEVIEW The marriage of Harry L. Wilson and Mrs. Mabel Stimers, of Paisley, was celebrated at the Presbyterian Manse in this city Friday morning, the Rev. David Oatler tying the nuptial knot. Mrs. A. J. Dunn, sister of the bride, was present at the ceremony. The young people are well known in Paisley and will make their home there; they are identified with the management of the Hotel Chewaucan. – Lakeview Examiner. The young couple is well known in Cedarville and their many friends here extend congratulations, with best wishes for happiness and prosperity. Mrs. Ethel Linville and son, Donald arrived here from Redding Tuesday where they will spend a few days visiting Mr. and Mrs. Ed Powers of Eagleville. Mrs. Lyle Cook spent last weekend in Red Bluff on a visit to her father, H. H. Guill, Chief Fire Ranger of Tehama County, who was recently seriously injured by the fire engine turning over on him. She was accompanied on the trip by her sister-in-law, Miss Carol Cook. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 10, 1928 TRUCK RAN OFF GRADE Harry Cambridge was coming down the Patterson sawmill grade with a heavy load of wood in their Dodge truck, last Friday, he came to a place called Mahogany Point and his clutch gave away, he put on the brakes and stopped the truck. He hurriedly climbed out of the truck to put a rock in front of one the front wheels. The truck started to move on down the road while Harry was getting the rock. He made a grab for one of the front wheels, so as to throw the truck into the bank, when his foot slipped and the front wheels of the truck passed over his body, the rear wheel glancing off his leg and injuring it badly. Hardly able to walk he got a stick and managed somehow to get about three-quarter of a mile down the road to water. He did not return when he should and his folks became alarmed, so Davie Grove started up to the mill to see what had happened and found him. He was brought down at once and us recovering from his injuries. The truck went down the hill about 75 yards. On its way down, it hit a mahogany tree, breaking the tree and upsetting the truck. It rolled over several times and when it came to a standstill, all four wheels were in the air. About all the damage done to the truck were the cab, steering wheel and windshield. No insurance was carried on the truck. BAILEY – MARSH NUPTIALS Miss Esther Helene Bailey and Delano Elliott Marsh were united in marriage last Sunday morning, October 7, 1928 at 6:30 at the home of the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. John H. Bailey, Rev. Virgil A. Vinyard, officiating. A wedding breakfast was served immediately after the ceremony and at 7:15 the happy young couple departed for the Bay region, where they will spend their honeymoon. The bride was attired in a traveling gown, as was also the groom. The bride is the youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John H. Bailey and the groom is the only son of Mrs. A. P. Norton, of this place: they are highly esteemed by a host of warm friends who extend hearty congratulations and very best wishes for a joyous and prosperous life. They expect to make their home at Cedarville. Game Warden A. A. Jordan brought Hugh O’Leary of Fort Bidwell, charged with violating the game law by having a fresh deer hide in his possession during the closed season, before Justice of the Peace, R. H. Stanley, last Saturday. O’Leary plead guilty to the charge and was fined $50, which he paid. WILLIAM T. GARRETT PASSES William Thomas Garrett passed away in the Leithead hospital in Lakeview, Oregon, October 9, 1928: was born near Corvallis, Oregon, November 4, 1860. He came with his parents to Surprise Valley in 1867 and grew up on the farm near Lake City. He was married to Elizabeth E. Garrett and raised a family of five children, Darrell Garrett, Lakeview, Mrs. Louise Shaw, Mrs. Anita Fisher and Mildred Garrett, of Westwood, Cal., and Thomas Garrett, of Reno. Darrell, Thomas, Anita and Mildred are here attending the funeral, which is being held this afternoon, interment took place in the Odd Fellows’ cemetery. His oldest daughter, Louise, is desperately ill and unable to come. A large circle of friends deeply regret his death and extend deepest sympathy to the bereaved ones in their sad loss. (1:2) A SKELETON UNEARTHED Last week while riding along a newly made road on his ranch, Chris Hansen discovered a human skull protruding from a bank of a ditch. The skull was unearthed and with it the complete skeleton of a man, which it is estimated, had probably been buried there for fifty years. He had been shot thru the head with a rifle. It is thought it may be the skeleton of someone missing in early days and never accounted for. District Attorney Gibbons was notified and made some investigation but could find no clue by which it could be identified and will forever remain a mystery. The skeleton was buried in the Cedarville cemetery. (1:2) AUTO TURNS OVER Last Friday evening while coming to town, the Buick Sport touring car driven by Jack Benner was turned over on its top about one hundred yards south of Jesse Stiners’ place. The other occupants of the car were Virgil Benner, Robert and Willard Sweet. The boys were coming along abut 35 miles per hour, when the car struck the gravel causing the rear to skid down the bank on the right side of the road. In order to straighten the car he turned the wheel to the left but the wheels cramped in the gravel causing it to turn completely around and turn turtle, breaking the top and otherwise damaging it. The boys received minor bruises. R. R. Baker, Vice President of the Modoc County Bank, is confined to his bed this week with a severe case of the flu. Frank Henry who has been laid up with inflammatory rheumatism for the past month is slowly improving. Mr. and Mrs. Ira Darst left Thursday for the Sacramento Valley. Mrs. Fitzgerald has charge of the ice cream parlor during their absence. Mr. and Mrs. Darrell Garrett, of Lakeview came over after Darrell’s father, William T. Garrett, who is seriously ill and will enter a hospital at that place. Raymond Boston is here from the Naval Base at Mare Island is spending his vacation with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. R. Boston. Mose Smith, agent for the Pacific & Security Co., was here attending to business matters. He owns the old Hotchkiss place just east of Lake City. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 17, 1928 LOSES GUN AND BOOTS One of the largest deer brought in this season was killed by our local sportsmen and hunter, Charles E. Cummins. Not long ago, Mr. Cummins was hunting and after a hard climb to the top of the mountain, he decided to sit down and while in his position, he dropped into the arms of Morpheus. Now as he was peacefully slumbering, a large buck came up and swiped his gun and as he awoke, he saw a buck disappearing thru the timber with the gun. Mr. C., now decided to take revenge on the deer and went hunting again, determined to get one. This time he wore a pair of new boots to go hunting and as he climbed to the same spot, he occupied on the former occasion, he took off his boots to rest his feet and decided to stay till evening. Now forth comes the same, big buck, that swiped the gun and swipes the boots and Charley wakes up before he gets out of sight and kills it. He now has the largest buck killed this season but anyone finding a gun or a pair of boots in the hills please return the same to him at this place. FUNERAL OF MRS. LOUISE SHAW The funeral of Mrs. Louise Shaw, who died at Westwood on the 10th inst., after a brief illness as a result of pneumonia, was held here last Friday afternoon and her remains were tenderly laid to rest by the side of her father, William T. Garrett, who was buried on Wednesday. Father O’Driscoll read the ritual services at the grave and vocal selections by the quartette. A profusion of rare and beautiful floral offerings accompanied the casket. Mrs. Shaw was born and raised in Cedarville. The bereaved family has a host of friends who deeply sympathize with them in their sad loss. (1:2) Last week, Josie F. Allenwood sold his ranch, south of town to Oscar Steward, of Lake City. This is one of the best dairy ranches in the valley. Mr. and Mrs. Sheldon Rice, of Reno and Miss Sophie Beeman, of College City, arrived here Monday evening on a visit to friends in the valley. They are the house guests of Hon. Frank J. Powers. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 24, 1928 DR. EHLE IS BENEFICIARY Lassen Advocate states that Dr. H. B. Ehle, Lassen County physician and superintendent of the County hospital, left for Santa Rosa last Wednesday after receiving word that he had been named main beneficiary in the will of a cousin, who died recently. The estate included property valued at $50,000. He will return to Susanville in a few weeks and close up his business affairs; he plans to retire from the medical profession and will assume management of his property included in the bequest. Dr. Ehle is well known here and his friends are very glad to hear of his good fortune. MARRIED At the M. E. Parsonage, in Cedarville, Cal., October 19, 1928, William Earl Hobbs and Miss Mary Lois Russell, of Reno, Nevada, Rev. Virgil A. Vinyard, officiating At the M. E. Parsonage at Cedarville, Cal., October 20, 1928, Elbert F. Lee and Miss Claudia Lee Payne, Rev. Virgil A. Vinyard, officiating. LOCAL MENTION J. T. Bath, of the J. F. Bath Estate of Ash Valley was over this week and purchased a fine red bull from the Pabst Shorthorn herd. Mr. Bath who has been raising Shorthorns for a number of years pronounced the Pabst cattle as the finest herd he had seen. Claude Mulkey and wife and son returned to Bidwell yesterday from a trip to the south; he is one of the employees at the Indian Government School. Born – At Cedarville, Cal., October 24, 1929 to Mr. and Mrs. M. M. Quirk, a daughter. (The newspaper reported the birth as 1929, should have been 1928) Vivian Reynolds and wife of Susanville are here this week visiting Mr. and Mrs. Enoch Reynolds, of Lake City. Married at San Jose, Cal., October 15, 1928, Miss Odessa Strief, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Strief, of San Jose and Donald Snider, of the same place. The bride is a graduate of the S. V. Union High School and has many friends here who wish her unbounded happiness and prosperity. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 31, 1928 OBITUARIES Thursday afternoon Fred A. Murphey met with an accident that caused his death. He was leading a team from a wagon: one of the tugs swung out and caught on a bolt on the end of the tongue, this frightened the horses and caused them to run and knocked Mr. Murphey down and ran over him before he could get out of their way. His little four-year son saw the accident and ran and told his mother. Dr. Coates was called at once; Dr. Gibson of Alturas was also called in on Friday, but nothing could be done. His ribs were all torn loose on his left side, five of them being broken: his collarbone was also broken. He died Friday evening, 8:35 p. m. Frederick A. Murphey was born at Buffalo Salt Works, Nevada, August 29, 1882: he died at Eagleville, Cal., October 26, 1928: his parents moved to Surprise Valley when he was a child and this has since been his home, he being engaged in farming and stick raising. On September 16, 1922, he was married to Florence A. Mason, to this union was born 2 children, Frederick and Thomas. He was highly esteemed by all who knew him; he was a member of the Masonic fraternity, under the auspices of which Order his funeral was held at Eagleville last Monday afternoon: Rev. Virgil A. Vinyard assisting with the services. He leaves to mourn his death besides his wife and sons, six sisters and four brothers; Mrs. William Page and Mrs. William Denio, Medford, Oregon, Mrs. F. A. Nolan, Mrs. William Cockrell and Mrs. A. D. Hudspeth, of Yuba City, Lee Murphey of Susanville, C. R. Murphey, Ernest and Frank H. Murphey. (1:2) Mary Louise Garrett Shaw passed away in the hospital at Westwood, at 9:45 a. m., October 10, 1928. Louise, eldest daughter of William T. Garrett and Elizabeth Garrett, was born at Cedarville, April 1, 1898; spent her girlhood here and graduated for the S. V. U. H. S. with the Class of 1917. Later she went to Westwood and there August 26, 1924, married George Shaw, who, with her mother, brothers, sisters and many friends are left to mourn her early passing. The remains were brought to the Cedarville cemetery and laid to rest beside her father, who preceded her to the Great Beyond by a few hours. Dear ones may sweet peace be yours. (1:2) Bob Turner, who eloped with Medames Hussa and Sweet returned from the bay district last Monday evening. Bob says he can manage one woman, but when a fellow gets two ------ Watch out. Mrs. L. B. Walts returned from Reading, Pennsylvania, last Thursday, where she has been for the past few months, visiting her father, who resides in that distant city. Last Wednesday evening while playing basketball at the High School, George Miller had the misfortune of breaking a bone in his hand, however, it is doing well. Dr. Kennedy attended the injury. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Dollarhide and Mr. and Mrs. George Scott, of Westwood, were visiting friends in Cedarville last Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Dollarhide recently lost their baby girl, who died at lane’s hospital in San Francisco, the first of last week. Their many friends deeply sympathize with the bereaved parents in the death of their first born and only child. (8:1) DEATH OF MRS. HIRONYMOUS Mrs. Alice Hironymous passed away last Friday, October 26, 1928, aged 78 years, 5 months and 11 days, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jesse W. Stiner, of this place. She was a patient sufferer for years and bore her affliction with Christian fortitude; she was a most estimable woman and was loved and respected by all who knew her. Her funeral was held Sunday afternoon, Rev. Vinyard conducting the services. Alice Stiner was born in Morrow County, O., May 15, 1952. In 1855, she came with her parents to California by steamer via Isthmus of Panama. She came to Surprise Valley in 1882. She was married to Jesse Hironymous in 1887, who preceded her in death by 27 years. She leaves to mourn her death, one brother, Albert Stiner, of Alturas, five nephews, Arthur and Jesse Stiner, of this place, Harold and Jarvie Stiner of Alturas, and Dr. J. O. Stiner, of Stathmore, one niece, Miss Ina Stiner, of Porterville and other relatives and many friends. (8:1) (Note: Alice’s birth is reported in newspaper as 1952. I believe this is a misprint that it should 1852) ~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Modoc County, California "The Last Frontier" www.rh2o.com/modoc --- Our outgoing mail is checked by Norton AntiVirus.

Jean is back and so is our daily installments of the News. A Thank You to all those who sent us an email on how much you enjoy the postings. Billie & Jean ---- SURPRISE VALLEY RECORD – CEDARVILLE, MODOC COUNTY, CAL. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5TH, 1928 A FATAL ACCIDENT About four o’clock Saturday evening, Gordon Whitehead and Robert Sweet left the Sweet Ranch, both riding one horse, to go to Everett Hill’s, where they were to do the evening chores. They were galloping through the field when the horse began to stumble, finally turning a complete summersault. Robert was thrown clear, receiving only minor injuries, but apparently the horse must have fallen with his whole weight on Gordon, causing a fracture at the base of the brain and other internal injuries. A doctor and nurse were immediately summoned but to no avail, he lived only a few hours, passing away at 11:25 p.m. Daniel Gordon Whitehead was born in Cedarville, Cal., November 8, 1913 and died September 1, 1928, aged 14 years. His funeral was held Monday afternoon, fro the M. E. church, the services being conducted by Rev, J. H. Westervelt. The quartet composed of Messrs. George S, Miller, Sr., George Miller, Jr., J. A. Donnelly and Dr. J. A. Smith and Miss Cassie Johnstone, at the organ, rendered several hems --- selections; the remains were laid to rest by the side of his mother, who died last March. Gordon was a lovable boy and will be greatly missed by his companions. He was a sophomore and was industrious and ambitious. (1:1) LOCAL MENTION John Reynolds, who wields the cleaver at the Surprise Valley Meat Market, met with a painful accident Saturday when he cut the ends of three fingers, causing a painful injury. Dr. Coates dressed the hand and it is getting along nicely. G. J. Wentzell, the "Raleigh Man," accompanied by his wife, of Paisley, were here several days last week attending to business. Mrs. Dan Benner, who has been in a critical condition for the last month, is much improved at this writing, we are glad to state. Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Chaffey and two children, of Oakland, are here visiting Mrs. Chaffey’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. R. Stimers. Born – In Oakland, Cal., August 31, 1928, to Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Towler, (nee Miss Marjorie Bonner) a daughter – Marjorie Rose Towler. A farewell dance was given at Vya, Nev., last Saturday night in honor of Mr. and Mrs. R. G. Hunt, who have had the management of the Captain Johnston Ranch for several years: they are leaving for Reno where they will reside in the future. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 1928 AUTO ACCIDENT Last Sunday evening a bad auto accident occurred when the Dodge coupe driven by Elmer Toney crashed into B. N. Buck’s new Buick Six Couple, which was driven by B. B. Robinson. It seems that Toney was coming down the left side of the street going south and Mr. Robinson coming up the right side of the street going north: in order to avoid a head-on collision, Mr. Robinson pulled to the left, trying to dodge the on-coming car, but was hit by the Dodge on the bumper and fender, causing a slight damage; but Toney’s car was badly wrecked, windshield, radiator and lights smashed and otherwise damaged. Drivers should keep tot he right side of the road and such accidents could be avoided. DEATH OF CAPTAIN JOHNSTON Capt. E. W. Johnston, of Seattle, Washington, passed away at his home in that city Thursday evening, states the Nevada State Journal. Captain Johnston was president of the Long Valley Land and Development Company, which owned a large tract of land in the northern part of Washoe County, near Vya, Nevada, upon which the Captain had expended large sums of money during the past ten years in developing an irrigation project comprising a large reservoir and canals. Several months ago, he underwent a serious operation, from which he was thought to be recovering. (1:2) EAGLEVILLE NEWS BORN – At Eagleville, Cal., September 9, 1928, to Mr. and Mrs. Harry Cambridge, a son Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Cook left for Ashland, Tuesday, where Ernest will undergo an operation for appendicitis. Mrs. Gertie Barber was taken to the Wilson Sanitarium at Alturas last Thursday for treatment. She has been ill for about two weeks. Late, Mr. Barber received word for Dr. Gibson that Mrs. Barber would have to be taken below at once for treatment. Mr. Barber and son, Ival left for the South with Mrs. Barber last Monday evening. Mr. A. K. Sweet and Mrs. Lizzie Wimer left for Ashland last Wednesday, where they will undergo an operation for appendicitis. Charles Hays, small son of Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Hays, had the misfortune of breaking his left wrist while playing on the rings at the Alpine School last week. Mr. and Mrs. Sam Baty and Luman Foskett arrived here Thursday. Mrs. Baty has been under medical treatment at that place and is slightly improved. Mr. Foskett is attending to business. Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Stimer returned from Adin the first of the week, where they went to attend the funeral of Mrs. Stimer’s uncle, Park W. Johnson, who died suddenly last Saturday: he was aged 75 years and had resided there for many years. (8:1) Paul Wheatley, former Water Commissioner of Surprise Valley, was killed as the mail plane which he was piloting crashed on the field at Pocatello, Idaho: six passengers were also killed as a result of the crash. (8:1) Milo Kennedy and Johnnie Laxague made a trip to Davis last Saturday to meet and bring back Dr. Kennedy. The Dr. is somewhat improved and stood the trip very well; but will not be able to attend to his practice for sometime. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 1928 HIGH SCHOOL NOTES An election was held Friday, the 7th to elect the student body officers and the following were elected: President, Johnnie Laxague; Vice President, Forrest Poore; Secretary, Myrtle Nolan; Treasurer, Mary Decious; reporter, Marie Harris; Girls’ Athletic Manager, Margaret Hill; Boys’ Athletic manager, Mile Kennedy; Yell Leader, Virgil Benner; Sergeant at Arms, Beatrice Hutchinson. The following Class Advisors were elected: Seniors, Mrs. Tierney; Juniors, Miss Murphy; Sophomores, Miss. Armstrong; Freshmen, Mr. Ferguson. DEATH OF MRS. L. J. BARBER Mrs. L. J. Barber, of Eagleville, Cal., passed Away at Sacramento, on Friday, September 14th: her death was caused by valve heart trouble. Her funeral was held at Eagleville Sunday afternoon, conducted by Rev. Westervelt, assisted by Eagle and Bonner Chapters. Gertrude May McCormick was born at Eagleville, on March 28, 1879. On October 27, 1898, she was united in marriage to Labia J. Barber: to this union were born four children, Ival, Lyle, Kenneth and Delwin; she also leaves to mourn her loss a loving, four brothers and one sister. In 1909, she was initiated into Eagle Chapter, no. 187, Order of the Eastern Star, to the welfare of which she dedicated her life. She was dearly loved by a host of friends for her many noble qualities and deepest sympathy is extended to the bereaved family. (1:2) CARD OF THANKS We wish to express our sincere appreciation to our many friends, especially to Eagle Chapter, No. 187, and Bonner Chapter, No. 232. O. E. S., for their kindness and sympathy extended us in the death of our beloved wife, mother and sister; Also the deepest thanks for beautiful floral offerings. L. J. Barber and Sons George McCormick C. E. McCormick I. D. McCormick C. E. McCormick Mrs. A. M. Pryor Miss Nellie Strief, of San Francisco, is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joshua Strief of Lake City. Mr. and Mrs. Allyn Byerle are here from San Jose, the guests of Mrs. Byerle’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Bush. Mrs. Eva Vawters, owner of the old Turner Ranch, from Hollywood, attending to affairs connected with her property. BORN – Fort Bidwell, Cal., September 16th, 1928 to Mr. and Mrs. Martin Anderson, a son. Mrs. Anderson was formerly Miss Nellie Godfrey. Andrew Anderson of Plush, Oregon is confined to his bed at the Hotel Surprise with an infected hand. Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Fisher and Lewis Fisher arrived here from Stockton last Friday to spend a short vacation visiting Mrs. Fishers’ parents, Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Wheeler of this place. Mr. Lyle Cook and bride returned home last Sunday from a honeymoon trip around the bay district. They left Wednesday for Red Rock, where they will spend a few days. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 1928 ATTEMPTED BANK ROBBERY The Bidwell Branch of the Modoc County Bank, was again burglarized by some petty thieves, last Monday evening: some banking equipment was taken, also some Oregon Hunting Licenses. It will be remembered that a few weeks ago an attempt was made to rob the Bidwell Bank, but nothing was missing except a pistol: this time the thieves took precaution to us gloves so as to leave no finger prints as they did the other time. They gained entrance by prying the iron bars apart on the window at the back of the building, with a four by four plank. LOCAL MENTION R. L. Smith, Presley Dorris and H. W. Roberts are in the valley this week classifying lands as to the value per acre. They have completed classifying most Modoc lands except Surprise, which they are now working on. When finished their reports will be handed to the Assessor and land will be taxed accordingly. Pete Seminario, proprietor of the "French Hotel" met with a painful injury last Saturday evening; the porcelain handle on the faucet at the sink broke in his hand when he was turning off the water and imbedded particles of the porcelain deeply into the palm of his hand. EAGLEVILLE NOTES Mr. and Mrs. Al Hotchkiss and family left today for a trip thru Oregon visiting relatives and friends. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Nolan and Miss Myrtle Nolan left for Reno today; Myrtle will undergo treatment for her goiter. Ernest Cook and family returned home from Ashland Saturday, where he had an operation for appendicitis. ~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Modoc County, California "The Last Frontier" www.rh2o.com/modoc --- Our outgoing mail is checked by Norton AntiVirus.

Charles Battram III Charles (Chuck) Battram, III, passed away on April 8, 2005, in Coos Bay, Oregon, after a brief illness with cancer. He was born to Charles and Alta Battram in Houston, TX on June 13, 1945. He served with the U.S. Marines in Viet Nam from 1967 to 1969 and attended San Diego State University. In Modoc County he worked with various organizations, such as the Adult Literacy Project, the Native American Language Project at Fort Bidwell, and the Head Start Parents Tutorial Project. In 1986, he helped develop the PBS film, "Illiterate America." He also worked with Serendipity Child Care Center and Modoc County Mental Health Advisory boards. He was temporarily employed by the Modoc County Office of Education, as a substitute teacher. He had a general building contractor's license, including a hazardous substance removal classification. He was employed as a Project Manager of a large construction company in Brookings, OR. He enjoyed golfing with his father and friends. He loved taking his grandchildren and nephews fishing, and was always eager to teach them new things. He greatly enjoyed working in the many gardens on his property. In the brief time he lived in Brookings, he and his wife fully enjoyed spending time walking on the beach. He is survived by his wife Gerri Battram of Brookings, OR; parents Charles and Alta Battram of Alturas, CA; brother Joe Battram of Alturas; sister Sharon Smith Laacke and husband Jim of Alturas; nephews Chris and Will Battram, Phil Smith Jr. and son C.J.; niece Toni Zeigler, husband Dan and children Madison and Drew of Alturas; step-son Greg Nolen and children Evan, and Greg Jr., and wife Katie of Aptos, CA; step-daughter Shelly Jacques and husband Steve, children Ian and Filicia of Alturas. There will be no public memorial service. Special Beach side services will be held in Brookings, OR in June. All condolences can be addressed to: Gerri Battram, 511 Rosichelli Dr., Brookings, OR 97415. Frances Lenlenee Carey Frances Lenlenee Carey, born January 18, 1909, passed away at Mayers Memorial Hospital Convalescent home in Fall River Mills, CA at the age of 96, on April 6, 2005, due to natural causes. Born to Peter H. Clarke and Lenlenee Frances McClain Clarke, Frances was one of eight children. Living the younger days of her life in Berkeley, CA, and after her graduation from nursing school, Frances married rancher and dentist, Dr. Myrvin C. Carey on August 6, 1931 in Napa, CA. While working as a nurse and working the ranch with her husband, they reared three children. After 32 years of marriage, husband Myrvin C. Carey passed away from a heart attack at the age of 59, on March 31, 1963. Myrvin had previously come to Modoc County in the 1950's looking to buy the Bare Ranch. In 1965, Frances and sons Peter and John and their families purchased ranches in Ft. Bidwell, CA. While still working as a nurse in Antioch and waiting to sell the family home, Frances then joined her sons and family in Modoc County in 1967. In 1974, they sold the Antioch Ranch and purchased the ranch in Alturas, CA. Frances went to work at Surprise Valley Hospital as a Registered Nurse in 1967. She worked there until 1981, when she had to retire at the age of 72. She soon went back to work at Warnerview Convalescent Home in Alturas until 1991. After her second retirement from nursing at the age of 82, she returned to her home on the ranch in Ft. Bidwell. Her daughter Kathleen Ann Cox and husband Robert of Stockton, CA, and their six children Frances, Elizabeth, Paul, Margaret, Patrick and Dianna survive Frances, along with her two sons and their families. James Peter "Pete" Carey and his four children, Tina Cockrell, James Carey, Edie DeBoer and Ellen Carey and youngest son John Charles Carey and his wife Sharon and their five children, Debra Cockrell, Donna Buffham, Denise Carlucci, John Carey Jr. and Joseph Carey; 21 great-grandchildren also survive her There will be no services, as a private family memorial will be held at a later date. Donations in her memory can be made to: Surprise Valley Hospital or charity of your choice. Harry Kenneth Hill Lifetime Cedarville resident Harry Kenneth Hill passed away of natural causes on April 10, 2005, in Cedarville, CA. Mr. Hill was 50 years of age. Born on July 16, 1954, in Portola, California, he was baptized at Cedarville Community Church. He graduated with the Class of 1972 from Surprise Valley High School and earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Agriculture from California State University, Chico in 1977. He was a member of Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society. A cattle rancher in Cedarville his entire adult life, he also was a skilled carpenter who enjoyed restoring and refinishing antique furniture. Mr. Hill appreciated classic cars and enjoyed showing his own restored 1925 Dodge, locally. He had an affinity for animals and had pets of all kinds. He also enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was a member of the Cedarville Volunteer Fire Department. The Rev. Dr. Ben Zandstra conducted services on Wednesday, April 13 at 2 p.m. with interment at the Cedarville Cemetery. Mr. Hill is survived by his mother Eleanor "Mac" Hill of Cedarville, CA; brother Tom Hill of Cedarville; niece Alice L. Hill and nephew John A. Hill of Cedarville, five cousins in California and Nebraska and many friends. He was preceded in death by his father Clyde A. Hill at Thanksgiving in 1999. Donations in his memory may be directed to the Surprise Valley Community Church, Surprise Valley Hospital or a charity of the donor's choice. Services were under the direction of Kerr Mortuary of Alturas. Barbara A. McCowin Barbara Arlene McCowin, age 69, of Alturas passed away of natural causes on April 7, 2005, at Modoc Medical Center in Alturas, CA. She was born Barbara Arlene Thomas on January 16, 1936 in Lusk, Wyoming. Mrs. McCowin was preceded in death by her husband Bert, seven years ago. She retired from Modoc Joint Unified School District as a school bus driver. Mrs. McCowin's obituary will be published at a future date. Louise Hilton Long-time Canby resident Louise Hilton passed away April 13, 2005 at Modoc Medical Center's Skilled Nursing facility in Alturas, CA. Born on June 28, 1920, she was one of several children of Willy William Nall and Eva Lucinda (Pate) Nall in Dequeen, Arkansas. Mrs. Hilton moved with her husband Zeke to the Canby area for his work with Southern Pacific Railroad over 45 years ago. He preceded her in death in July 1980. Mrs. Hilton loved sewing, cooking and was a volunteer at the Senior Citizens Center in Alturas, working with the late Rae Gloster, who was the center's director at that time. A member of the Church of Jesus Christ Latter-day Saints in Alturas, she was loved by many whom she treated as her own children including, David and Shirley Van Meter of Alturas; Bob and wife Kathy Van Meter of Susanville, CA; Darlene and husband James Jensen of Redding, CA; Joanne and husband Bob Kennedy, Roseville, CA; Kim Van Meter, Susanville; two sisters-in-law Jane Nall of Oklahoma; Mildred Nall of Paris, Tennessee. She also is survived by several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her siblings. She will also be missed by many friends. Services were pending for Friday, April 15, at 1 p.m. at the Church of the Latter-day Saints in Alturas. Please call Kerr Mortuary's recorded message at (530) 233-5797 to confirm service time and date. Interment to follow at Alturas Cemetery. ~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Modoc County, California "The Last Frontier" www.rh2o.com/modoc --- Our outgoing mail is checked by Norton AntiVirus.

Marian Jacqueline (Jackie) Beeson Marian Jacqueline (Jackie) Beeson, 79, died Monday, March 21, 2005 in Lakeview following a long struggle with cancer. One of seven children, Jackie was born in Bluefield, W.Va., to Rufus and Arnetta Aliff Feb. 9, 1926. Her family moved to Washington, D.C. at the start of World War II. It was there that she met Tom Beeson, her husband of 56 years, who was a Navy aircraft mechanic. They were married Jan. 15, 1949 in Alexandria, Va., then moved to Lakeview. Jackie was a mother and homemaker. She loved the outdoors and in her younger years enjoyed fishing, big-game hunting and rockhounding. She was accomplished in the arts of knitting, sewing and crochet. She loved to read and will be remembered by those close to her as a wonderful cook, always interested in new recipes or ways of cooking. She is survived by her husband; son and and daughter-in-law, David and Meladee of Silverton; son, Paul of Medford; granddaughters, Stephanie, Jennifer and Tobie of Medford; grandson, Chef Julian Beeson of Reno, Nev., two great-grandchildren; sisters Betty and Frieda; brother, Don. A memorial service will be later this spring; time and date to be announced. The family requests that any donations in memory of Jackie be made to Lakeview Hospice, 700 S. J St., Lakeview 97630. Desert Rose Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements. Adrian Dale (Tex) Petersen Adrian Dale (Tex) Petersen, 73, died at Oakwood Country Place in McMinnville Thursday, March 31, 2005. Adrian was born Feb. 8, 1932, in Burley, Idaho to William E and Nettie P. Dayley Petersen. Adrian was a resident of Bly during his early years, then moved to Lakeview where he worked as a day laborer, working on several different ranches in Lake County. He was preceded in death by his parents, and brothers, Willard and Harold. Survivors include his brothers, Carl Petersen of White City and Dell Ray Petersen of Lakeview; and sister, Stella Pointere of Alturas. Funeral services were at the Ousley Osterman Huffstutter Funeral Chapel Tuesday, April 5 at 2 p.m. Rev. Rick Bremont was to officiate at the services. The interment will be private at the I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Honorary casket bearers were Ed Pierson and Jim Ogle. Contributions in the memory of Adrian may be made to the Lake District Long Term Care Facility, 700 S. J. St., Lakeview, 97630 or to a charity of the donor’s choice. Ousley Osterman Huffstutter Funeral Chapel has charge of arrangements. Daniel Julius Strausz Daniel Julius Strausz, 87, died Wednesday, March 23, in Lakeview at the Lake District Hospital Long Term Care Facility. Daniel was born Jan. 30, 1918 in Moundridge, Kan. His lifetime saw the beginning of flight, to man walking on the moon, but he remained a simple man. He loved family and did not want to be a burden to anyone, that’s why his favorite saying was "Don’t worry about me." He loved gardening and fruit trees were his passion. Although he would never admit it, he loved animals. From the different menagerie of "beasts" as he would say, raised at different periods turkeys, ducks, pheasants, goats, cattle, sheep, bunnies and most other edible life forms. He even found the more than 20 wild cats who lived on the farm at one time or another. He wanted everyone to know how much he disliked them and yet he would be the one to buy food for them. He was preceded in death by his wife of more than 30 years, Lee. He is survived by sons, Jerry, Ed and Dane; daughter Debi; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Graveside services were at the Pacific View Memorial Gardens at the family plot in Lincoln City on Monday, March 28. Contributions in the memory of Daniel may be made to the American Cancer Society, 2350 Oakmont Way, Suite 200, Eugene 97401, or to a charity of the donor’s choice. Ousley Osterman Huffstutter Funeral Chapel had charge of arrangements. Barbara G. Kimes Barbara G. Kimes, 89, passed away Sunday evening, Tuesday, March 15, 2005. Kimes was born Sept. 21, 1915, in San Francisco, she grew up in Summer Lake. She was the daughter of Guy and Maybelle Hoy Foster. Barbara eloped with Newman Kimes in 1935 and they spent their honeymoon in a Forest Service lookout on the Wind River in Washington. They were married for 50 years. During World War II both worked in the Portland shipyards, Barbara as a metal trades helper and Newman a pipe fitter. After the war they moved to Lakeview and opened a plumbing shop. In 1955 they moved to Klamath Falls and continued in the plumbing business until 1967 when they moved to Portland. Barbara earned her bachelor’s degree from the University of Oregon in 1965 and taught English at Gresham High School during the 1970’s. Upon her retirement in 1981, Barbara enjoyed antiquing and traveling the world with Newman. Shortly after their 50th wedding anniversary, Newman passed away. Barbara continued to travel, going to Australia, through the Panama Canal and to China twice. Barbara is survived by her brother, James Foster of Summer Lake; sons, Robert and John; granddaughters, Laura, Katy, Danielle and Emily of Corbett and Troutdale. Funeral services were held Monday, March 21, at Bateman-Carroll Chapel, Gresham, followed by interment in Forest Lawn Cemetery nearby. Contributions may be made to Alzheimer’s Association, Oregon Chapter, if desired. Calvin E. Young Calvin E. Young, 86, of Paisley, died Saturday, April 2, 2005, at the Lake District Hospital. He was born to James and Ethel (Eccleston) Young, July 8, 1918 in Lake County. He worked for the state highway department and various ranches until 1942, when he married Nova O’Connell from Custer, S.D. they lived in Valley Falls where he drove school bus. They moved to Myrtle Creek in 1947, where he started his own construction business. He moved his family to Paisley in 1958. He served on the Paisley City Council from 1964 through 1992. He was the mayor for more than 20 years. In 1985 he received an award for outstanding community service from the Lake County Chamber of Commerce. Calvin was an avid hunter and enjoyed bowling, family get-togethers, Reno and spending time with his grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife, Nova, of 62 years; son and daughter-in-law, Duane and Linda Young of Paisley;; son, Doug Young of Tigard; daughter, Delores Efird of Tigard; daughter and son-in-law, Don and Deb Jones of Lakeview; brother and sister-in-law Wayne and Marion Young of Sutherlin; brother and sister-in-law, Carl and Alice of Payette, Idaho; brother and sister-in-law, Lauren and Dena of Roseburg, brother and friend, Fred and Carol of Oakland; sister; Barbara Green of Central Point; 10 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. There will be a memorial today, Thursday, April 7 at 11 a.m. at the Paisley Community Center. Donations in his honor can be made to the Paisley Community Center or to a charity of the donor’s choice in lieu of flowers. Ousley Osterman Huffstutter Funeral Chapel has charge of arrangements. A reception-luncheon will follow the services at the community center. ~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Modoc County, California "The Last Frontier" www.rh2o.com/modoc --- Our outgoing mail is checked by Norton AntiVirus.

Diana Marie Long, 62, died April 9, 2005, at her Tulelake residence after a lengthy battle against scleroderma. Family members and friends will gather at 3 p.m. Sunday for a memorial service in Tulelake Christian Fellowship. Cremation will be by Klamath Cremation Service. O'Hair & Riggs Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Long was born July 15, 1942, in Saint Helena, Calif., to Allen and Helen Marie (Dyer) Crist. She graduated from high school in Cedarville. She became a nurse's aide in the Sacramento area, working there in both private practice and in hospitals. In the mid-1980s, she moved to Tulelake and worked as manager of the Shady Lanes Mobile Home Park. While attending a church revival, she met John F. Long Sr. and they were married on May 29, 1992, in Reno. They made their home in Tulelake, where her husband is pastor of Tulelake Christian Fellowship. Mrs. Long's interests revolved primarily around her church activities and her family. She enjoyed teaching members of the church and was community minded, helping distribute emergency food and commodity items to those in need. Mrs. Long also served on the Neighborhood Watch Committee. Survivors include her husband John F. Long Sr. of Tulelake; children Sharon Brown, Pamela Bamforth, Linda Williams, Edward Blevins and Patrick Blevins; stepchildren John F. Long Jr. and Leslie Donohue; sisters Carol, Brenda, Debbie and Julie; brothers Richard and Rob; parents Allen and Helen Crist; 12 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Scleroderma Foundation, 12 Kent Way, Suite 101, Byfield, MA 01922. Published Tuesday April 12, 2005 Herald & News – Klamath Falls, Oregon ~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Modoc County, California "The Last Frontier" www.rh2o.com/modoc --- Our outgoing mail is checked by Norton AntiVirus.

CENTURY BIRTHDAY GREETINGS TO - Dorothy Isabell (Miller) Jackson, born April 22, 1905 in Stamford, CT., moved with her family to Surprise Valley in October 1920, residing in Cedarville and Lake City. Later moved to Westwood, where she met and married (in Reno) William Cecil Jackson, February 10, 1929. Dorothy is the last surviving member of her family. Her father was George Sparrow Miller, Sr., her mother Elizabeth (Phair) Miller, sisters Maybeth Phair (Miller) Reynolds and Janis Roberta (Miller) Bishop, and brother George Sparrow Miller, Jr. Her son is William Kent Jackson, a resident of Chico. Dorothy presently is a health center resident at 2850 Sierra Sunrise Terrace, Chico, CA 95928, and is a Life Member of the Westwood Chapter #377, Order of the Eastern Star. She will celebrate her 100th birthday this coming Friday, April 22nd. Robert C. Bishop, a nephew

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