Hello Jean and Billie, Gwen and I have been relishing your transcriptions of the Surprise Valley Record. She would spend some time each summer with her grandmother Bessie Bush starting in the early 1930's. We continued this practice after we were married. One of our usual summer pastimes was to take grandma for a slow ride around Surprise Valley and she would recite the names of the different farms, not necessarily the present occupants but the former owners. These names you are including in your listings are starting to bring back these fond memories. The receiving of these monthly episodes reminds me of the Saturday Movies of my youth when they always included a serial. Just when the good guy was falling over the cliff they would end and one would have to wait until the next Saturday. The trials, accidents and other calamities are the same way. One week we hear how bad the event was but we have to wait until the next edition to find how the problem was solved. Thank you guys for a great read. Stan Harris

Hi, I am also finding a lot of good information in the Surprise Valley Newspapers and want to thank you for the hardwork and taking the time to put them on line. Thanks again, Dolores Young

I also thank Jean and Billie Reynolds for all the work involved in transcribing the Surprise Valley Record as well as the other local newspapers. I love reading them and almost always find a useful tidbit of information in each issue. Susan Rezek, Iowa

SURPRISE VALLEY RECORD – CEDARVILLE, MODOC COUNTY, CAL. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 5, 1927 BRIEF MENTION Davie Grove was up from Eagleville last Saturday. He informed us that his wife underwent a very serious surgical operation at San Jose about three weeks ago and is still confined to the hospital, but is now improving. Her many friends, in this valley hope to hear of her complete recovery soon. Mrs. Earl Boston and Mrs. Lew McCulley received the sad news yesterday of the death of their stepfather, J. C. Cathcart, of Palouse, Washington. He had been ill for sometime and recently underwent a very serious operation. He was aged 78 years. About ten years ago he and his wife spent six months in this valley. (1:1) Andy Neasham and family are moving into their residence north of Wheeler’s store this week. Merck Beebe was over from Likely last week and spent a few days at the old home place. Larry Hall, who was seriously hurt a couple of weeks ago, is now able to be around with the aid of crutches. Miss Alma Hanks of this valley, was granted a teachers’ certificate by the Board of Education: her many friends are pleased to hear of her success. Joe Parman, who has been sojourning at Eagleville for sometime, went up to Bidwell last week to visit his old friend there and especially to Jim Williams. Look out for something to happen now, for when these two "kids" get together something is sure to occur. Mrs. Merle Ingraham, sister of Mrs. Allen McCulley, of this place, died at Los Angeles on the 19th uit. She was well known here having attended school here for several years. She was loved by all who knew her for her sweet and lovable ways. We extend sympathy to the bereaved family. (8:1) Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Grove were up from Eagleville yesterday and report everything is quiet in that vicinity. Mrs. Grove was appointed District Deputy Grand Matron, of this district, at the last session of the Grand Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star and will commence her tour of inspection of the different Chapters sometime in February. Dr. Garner, a prominent physician of Lassen County, shot and killed his wife at Susanville, one day last week and then shot himself through the head. At last accounts, he was alive, but no hope of his recovery. (8:2) WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 12, 1927 Today, Dorothy Kistler, who has been going to school in San Jose, started to high school here. Born – At Fort Bidwell, Cal., Jan 8, 1927, to Mr. and Mrs. Fred Ash, a daughter Miss Luvene Brown, formerly of Joseph Creek, recent graduate of San Francisco State Teachers’ College, will arrive next week to teach the Hopewell school. – Plaindealer. Harry Hawkins and wife left last week for San Francisco, where Harry goes for medical treatment. His many friends here sincerely hope that his condition will be improved. Mrs. Irene Grove, D. D. G. M. of this district, will make Bonner Chapter, No. 232 and informal visit, tomorrow night and all members are requested to be present, if possible. Frances Adams, aged ten years, daughter of Mrs. Harry Cannon, died at Colusa, January 4th; death being caused by diphtheria. Their many friends here deeply regret to hear of her death. (8:1) WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 19, 1927 DEATH OF FANNIE BORDWELL Fannie Bordwell, aged 22, passed away at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Bordwell, near Cedarville, Sunday afternoon. She had been ill for several months and everything possible was done for her relief but without avail. She was of a quiet, lovable disposition and loved by all who knew her: and her death is deeply regretted by all. The heartfelt sympathy of the entire community extended to the bereaved family. Her funeral was held from the M. E. Church yesterday forenoon Rev. Walter Heard, of Lake City, conducting the services. (1:1) A GOOD EXAMPLE The Fall River High School has added a potato class to its course of study. The object is to teach the pupils how to grow potatoes and will probably include instructions in millinery and poultry raising. The millinery part may be used for learning the art of dressing "chickens." At any rate the move made by the Fall River School might well be followed with good results in other places. Miss Doris Mickle underwent an operation for appendicitis yesterday. Dr. Kennedy performed the operation and she is doing very well. Died – Mrs. Myrtle Chase Bradshaw was born near Cedarville, Modoc County, June 21, 1891, and died in San Francisco, January 13, 1927. She spent most of her life in Modoc County, where she has many friends and a host of relatives to mourn her passing. Her remains were shipped here for interment and her funeral was conducted from the M. E. Church yesterday afternoon, Rev. Wentzell officiating. She leaves two children, Elzie Oltman and Aileen Bradshaw; two sisters, Mrs. Ellen Greiner, Mrs. Flora Lunsford and two brothers, Elzie and Harvey Chase. (8:1) Born – near Cedarville, Cal., January 16, 1927, Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Lake, a daughter, weight 7 ½ pounds. – Emma Viola Lake. G. J. Wentzell and family moved to town last week and are occupying the Dewitt residence. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 26, 1927 BRIEF MENTION C. O. White, father of Mrs. William Bordwell, arrived here from his home at Red Bluff last week on a short visit. He informed us that the crops were looking fine in the Sacramento Valley, some of the grain already being six or eight inches high. Mr. and Mrs. L. B. Walts, of this place, left here for Reno this morning to take the Pasteur treatment, who were bitten several times by their dog, which seemed to be having fits and otherwise acting very strangely. The dog will be kept for sometime to determine whether or not it had the rabies, which it probably has, from the symptoms. Several cases of dogs being afflicted with the rabies have recently been reported from Nevada and it would be well for all to be careful around dogs. Mrs. Leon B. Lewis is reported ill this week. Mrs. Fannie Bowers returned from Reno some days ago, where she went for medical examination. She is somewhat improved in health, we are very glad to state. CARD OF THANKS We wish to thank our many friends for the kindness shown our loving mother and sister, Myrtle Bradshaw. Elsworth Oltman, Eileen Bradshaw, Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Chase, Mr. and Mrs. George Greiner, Mr. and Mrs. Elzie Chase, Mr. and Mrs. William Lunsford. ~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Modoc County, California "The Last Frontier" www.rh2o.com/modoc --- Our outgoing mail is checked by Norton AntiVirus.

Hi, this is Sharon Cantrall.... I just wanted to echo Billie C's note about enjoying the Surprise Valley News. I, too, am enjoying it so much and finding many names and folks I have known.... Thanks so much for the wonderful listings !!! Best to all, Sharon

Yes, Thank You, for transcribing and putting these on line. Your hard work is greatly appreciated. Janece Carter Streig streig3@aol.com _http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~jcstreig/_ (http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~jcstreig/) "Genealogy is life in the past lane." Family Names: Amidon, Bogue, Buffington, Carter, Chapman, Darrow, DeHart, Dodge, Eaton, Elwood, Fairbanks, Fell, Firby, Grout, Hudson, Kelsey, McCracken, Mott, Painter, Reynard, Rodabaugh, Shottenkirk, Slaughter, Smith, Spencer, Stockdill, Swan, Trafton, Wollenberg, Wollenlurge, Woodbury, Wright, Wullbrandt

I am enjoying reading about all the names that now seem familiar--even though they are not family. Today, there was the marriage of Sam Streig to Dora Drouillard. This is the first mention of the Streig family. Weird, because in all the issues, there should have been the births of about 5-6 children, and lots of other information. This note must have been inserted because of how highly Dora was thought of in the community. However, her real name was Jeanetty May BATES and she married Simon Drouillard in 1896. He died in Los Angeles on 31 August 1925 and on his death certificate, it stated that he was single. Nowhere could I find a divorce record from Dora. They, Dora and Simon, had adopted a niece of Dora's named Edna. Dora's divorce from Sam was final in 1929. She died in 1967 at the Mendocino State Hospital. Her SS-5 application listed her place of employment as the Don Ra Dae Hospital in San Francisco and that she was a practical nurse. Please, keep these articles coming. This is much more fun than reading our daily paper!!! Janece Carter Streig streig3@aol.com _http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~jcstreig/_ (http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~jcstreig/) "Genealogy is life in the past lane." Family Names: Amidon, Bogue, Buffington, Carter, Chapman, Darrow, DeHart, Dodge, Eaton, Elwood, Fairbanks, Fell, Firby, Grout, Hudson, Kelsey, McCracken, Mott, Painter, Reynard, Rodabaugh, Shottenkirk, Slaughter, Smith, Spencer, Stockdill, Swan, Trafton, Wollenberg, Wollenlurge, Woodbury, Wright, Wullbrandt

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I do not know about all of you, but I sure have been enjoying the SVR newspaper articles. Not that I did not find a lot of information from the Big Valley Gazette, but I am finding articles on my personal family. We surely hope that you find information, which will help, put personal family articles in file also. Also been spending a lot of time in my corner lately. Seems Jean does not like me looking over her shoulder telling her to type faster-faster… As we enter Spring, we hope all is well with you and your family. Billie & Jean ~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Modoc County, California "The Last Frontier" www.rh2o.com/modoc --- Our outgoing mail is checked by Norton AntiVirus.

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SURPRISE VALLEY RECORD – CEDARVILLE, MODOC COUNTY, CAL. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 1, 1926 Mrs. Charles Chambers, who has been critically ill during the past several weeks, has so far recovered as to be removed to her home and it is hoped that she may entirely recover her health. James Williams, returned to his home at Bidwell last week fro Rochester, Minn., where he underwent treatment in Mayo Bros., Hospital. He is very much improved in health. We understand that the Lake City community is infested by a sneak thief or thieves, who have a habit of entering smokehouses and cellars and carrying off everything that is eatable. A sneak thief in community is worse than a boil on the back of ones neck and should be speedily gotten rid of. Mrs. Fannie Fee, mother of C. H. Fee and Mrs. Mabel and for many years a resident of Fort Bidwell and for a long time, a sufferer of paralysis, died at Santa Cruz on the 14th inst. and her remains were interred at Fort Bidwell last Friday. Her many old time friends deeply regret her departure. (1:1) Married – In Alturas, Cal., Nov 12, 1926, Lyle Wimer and Miss Ruby Woodruff, both of Eagleville, Cal., Rev. Carson of the First Congregational Church, officiating. W. G. Rea is reported on the sick list this week. Born – At Lake City, Cal., Nov. – 1926, to Mr. and Mrs. E. R. Hughes, a daughter (Note: no date was given) Mrs. Bird Summers, who came from Selma on account of her mothers illness has returned to her home. Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Barnum returned home last week. Mr. Barnum has been at Quincy for the past six weeks, taking some special work in Forestry; and Mrs. Barnum has been at Alturas. Mrs. E. R. Boston informed us that their son, Lester, who is a graduate of the High School here and is taking a pharmaceutical course in the Navy, will shortly take a cruise on board the "Virginia" on the Atlantic Coast. Married – At Alturas, Cal., Nov 22, 1926, Mrs. Dora Drouillard, of this place, to Samuel Streig, of Lake City, Cal. The Record extends congratulations to the newly married couple and wishes them all the happiness and prosperity possible. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 8, 1926 Mrs. L. Marriette, of Vya, Nevada is visiting her old home at Tie Siding, Wyoming. It was reported over here last Friday that several cases of small pox was had at Alturas, which prevented the High School Basketball teams from going over. However, the Plaindealer states that there is only one case there, Junior Finnigan was suffering from the disease in confluent form, which is the worst type of that dreaded disease. A NEAR TRAGEDY While hunting quail here on the opening day of the season, J. C Jarman, of the Ford Garage of Alturas, observed a load of shot coming out of the muzzle of a gun at the hands of H. Schultz and he turned his back to the oncoming pellets, probably to show his contempt for the other’s marksmanship and stepping to one side he blocked the passage of a number of bird shot coming in from the rear, one of them penetrated the back of his head, another going into his arm; and another going thru his right ear, which necessitated a lengthy and somewhat painful interview with Dr. Kennedy; who finally relieved him of his excess load of lead and he went on his way rejoicing. It was one of those "lucky" accidents, escaping death by an inch and should be a warning to hunters to be more careful in their shooting. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 15, 1926 O. E. S. INSTALL OFFICERS Last Thursday night Bonner Chapter No. 232, installed its officers for the ensuing year. Maybeth P. Reynolds, P. M. acting as installing officer, assisted by Charlie Pabst as marshal, W. M., Frankie Kerr; W. P., R. H. Stanley; A. M., Hattie Adams; Cond., Gertrude Darst; A. Cond., Leora Bohlman: Treas., Ira Darst; Sec. Mary A Sly; Warden, Hallie Tierney; Sentinel, Charles E. Cummins; Chaplain, Thomas Sizer; Organist, Nellie M. Robinson; Adah, Charlie Pabst; Ruth, Christine Stanley; Esther, Pearl Stiner; Martha, Lily Cummins; Electra, Seyton Baker. Refreshments were served after ceremonies were concluded. Mr. and Mrs. Rufus Ward were down from their home above Lake City last Wednesday evening and partook of the quail supper. Norman Benner arrived here this week from Oakland, on a visit to his father, D. J. Benner, who has been quite ill but is now improved. Raymond Turner, one day last week, slipped and fell, while holding an open pocket knife in his hand, the blade going thru the fleshy part of his left hand, causing a very painful wound. Charles Decious of Bidwell was here yesterday morning, on his way to Redding, where he will meet and bring back his son and daughter. Miss Audrey and Stanley Decious and Lewis Cockrell will spend their holidays at their respective homes. Larry Hall was brought in from the Bittner Camp today and is in a serious condition. His horse bucked him off while riding on the range, badly bruising him. He managed to crawl to the house, where he remained five days without anything to eat; as he was unable to move about, being partly paralyzed. He was found by William Rinehart, who brought him here for treatment. He is now at the Coffman Hotel. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 22, 1926 One day last week the car of J. B. Kelley turned over near the XL severely injuring R. E. Lenson, Kelley was unhurt. Larry Hall, who was brought in from Nevada last Wednesday, is improving and will be able to be around shortly. Mr. and Mrs. Herman Conrad and family and Mrs. Sallie turner departed for Hemet, Cal., where they expect to make their future home. Their many friends here deeply regret their departure from the valley, where they have lived for many years and had the deepest interest in its progress. Mrs. Baty entertained at luncheon last Sunday the faculty of the High School. Mrs. Baty’s reputation for skill in repairing good things to eat makes unnecessary any comment on the bountiful spread served to the appreciative guests. The genial hospitality of the Baty’s made the enjoyment of the occasion complete and the guests departed with memory of a very pleasant day to treasure. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 29, 1926 HIGH SCHOOL NOTES We just received word from Alturas telling of the marriage of Miss Julia Green to Percy Harris of this place, the student Body extend congratulations and best wishes to Mr. and Mrs. Harris. WEDDING BELLS Miss Julia Green, teacher of the high School here, and Percy Harris a promising young mechanic and contractor of Surprise, were married at Canby last Saturday. MARRIED – At Alturas, Cal., Dec 25th, 1926, Miss Madge Cook and Darrel Dorris, of Alturas, Cal., MARRIED – At Redding, Cal., Dec 24, 1926, Miss Dorothy Rinehart of this valley, to Alex Ash, of Alturas, Cal. Heath Stanley, son of ye editor and wife, and Miss Georgia Gentry, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. U. Gentry, were married at Susanville last evening and the young couple will make their home at Westwood, where the groom is employed with the R. R. L. Company. The record extends hearty congratulations to the contracting parties named above and wishes them a long life of happiness and prosperity. The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. M. B. Langan died this morning; the little one was aged about five months. We sincerely sympathize with the bereaved parents. (1:2) D. B. Hanks returned last week from an extended business visit to the Southern portion of the State and reports things looking well down that way. Mrs. Dorothy Smith arrived here from Oakland last Thursday and will spend the holidays visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. D. S. Denehy. Frank B. Russel, well known traveling man, representing J. R. Bird Co., died suddenly at Greenville from heart failure, Dec 19th and the remains were taken to Sacramento for interment. He leaves a wife, Mrs. Emma Russel and one son, Stanley Russel, two sisters and three brothers. Mere words fail to express our deep sympathy for the bereaved wife, our sister, in her sad bereavement. ~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Modoc County, California "The Last Frontier" www.rh2o.com/modoc --- Our outgoing mail is checked by Norton AntiVirus.

To make it easier to search, since there is so much material, between court records, cemetery transcriptions, obituary indexes, a internal search engine is now on the site, so all that you have to do is type in a name. This tool, will become even more beneficial once the WPA newspaper indexes are transcribed and placed on line. http://www.citlink.net/~lahontan/home.htm Enjoy, snowing here in Susanville! Tim

SURPRISE VALLEY RECORD – CEDARVILLE, MODOC COUNTY, CAL. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 1926 MISS OLGA TAYLOR MARRIED On Sunday, October 24th, at San Jose, a few friends witnessed the marriage of Miss Olga Taylor, of Eagleville and Egbert T. Post, of San Jose, at a pretty ceremony, the wedding took place in the front room of their future home, which was beautifully decorated with ferns. The bride’s exquisite gown of pale orange trimmed with silver, was particularly becoming and very striking against the back ground of green. She carried a bridal bouquet of rose buds. After the ceremony, the guests were entertained with musical duets, both vocal and instrumental, by the bride and groom. The music was interrupted by the announcement of luncheon – beautifully served in the sun parlor, decorated with ferns and flowers. Mr. Post is very well known and liked and has a high standing, particularly among the musical circles of San Jose, so the bride will soon have many congenial friends. Mrs. Post will by missed by her many friends in Surprise Valley; but they all join in wishing her happiness. Born – At Lake City, Cal., Oct 21, 1926, to Mr. and Mrs. John C. Largent, a daughter Miss Doris Robinson, formerly a prominent teacher of Modoc, was elected President of the San Jose School Women’s Club at a recent meeting. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 1926 Ralph Taylor, architect of Susanville, and his brother, Fred H. Taylor, Horticultural Commissioner of Lassen County, were here last Saturday and dropped into the Record office for a brief visit. Both young men were born in Cedarville and spent their childhood here and their many old time friends are pleased to know that they have made good in the battle of life and are highly esteemed in the community in which they live. Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Johnson, of Westwood, was here several days last week, visiting relatives and old time friends, who were pleased to see them. Harry Cannon arrived here from Colusa last week, accompanied by Alva Adams. After his arrival here, Mr. Cannon received the sad news that his residence in Colusa had been destroyed by fire. Mrs. Charles Chambers is reported critically ill this week and but little hopes is had for her recovery. Her daughters, Mrs. Bird Summers, of Fresno and Mrs. Nora LaPoint, of Plumas County arrived here last week and will remain indefinitely. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 1926 HIGH SCHOOL NOTES Francis Page is now going to High School, thus adding another member to the Junior Class and bringing the present enrollment up to fifty-three for this High School. At a Student Body meeting held this week, it was voted to send Harold Hutchinson and Ferne Sweet to Alturas to represent the High School in deciding about their track meet to be held in the spring. SALT MADE IN SURPRISE One of the little known enterprises of Surprise Valley is the Salt Works about eight miles east of Cedarville, owned and conducted by J. H. Hutchinson. This plant had been worked in a small way for several years and this year, he put up sixty tons of first class stock salt. Here is the foundation for a business that can be greatly enlarged and the output would supply the demand of the stockmen of the County. For years, salt has been shipped into the valley, but the necessity for that has now passed. Mr. Hutchinson is now prepared to furnish in any quantity at prices that will compete with the outside product and he is certainly deserving of a generous support. BRIEF MENTION With thirty-four people doctoring for the rabies: one woman killed by car upsetting, one man and woman jailed and one man lying in the hospital seriously hurt and Constable stabbed, all the result of a bandit and bootlegging rumpus at Susanville last week it would look as though something else was being done out there besides making lumber. Felix Allen for many years a resident of this valley, but now a prosperous merchant of Alturas, was over from the county seat last week and made us a pleasant social visit. Felix always has a fund of information and anecdotes on tap, which makes him an interesting and pleasant conversationalist and he is one among the very few who is familiar with the early history of Modoc. James G. Dyke went up to Lakeview Monday after his household furniture and will remain in Surprise during the winter. Mrs. Borg, a sister of the late Mrs. Pearl Connell, who was so brutally murdered last July, was here last Wednesday to gather up here sister’s belongings and returned to Alturas the same day. Thirty-four people in Susanville were bitten by dogs afflicted with rabies last week and are now taking the Pasteur treatment for the disease. Beware of all dogs. Chet Bordwell, of this place and Mrs. Rosie Shafer, of Virginia City, were married at Alturas last Thursday by Judge William Thompson. The record extends best wishes to the newlyweds. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 1926 Henry Pengelly, for many years a resident of Alturas, died suddenly last Thursday night. He was a man of genial disposition and had many friends who were shocked to hear of his sudden death. His funeral was held at Alturas last Sunday, under the auspices of the Odd Fellows, Eagles and Knights of Pythias Lodges, of which he was a prominent member.(1:1) SERVED ‘EM RIGHT Nine boys of Chico were sentenced to "undo" the damage they did on Halloween. Overturned shacks and outbuildings are being replaced, tires repaired and pumped up and other mischief repaired. – Plaindealer. It would be a good thing if that method of punishment would be adopted in every community. Halloween pranks were never intended to include the destruction of property or to damage it. But of late years all propriety has been discarded and those of questionable caliber have felt free to violate all moral or organic law: or common decency and have not hesitated to mutilate, damage and destroy property. Such vandalism should be stopped. Maggie Jones was operated on Monday morning for appendicitis and will therefore be absent from school for sometime. The latest definition of "pedestrian" is a man whose wife is using the car. Miss Dorothy Rinehart and Miss Maggie Cook were at Reno last week, returning Saturday. Dr. Kennedy, assisted by Mrs. Thomas D. Jones, performed a surgical operation for appendicitis on Miss Maggie Jones, last Monday and at this writing, the patient is reported doing well. ~~~~~~ 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, OCTOBER 6, 1926 DEATH OF MRS. E. L. GHRIST The death of Mrs. E. L. Ghrist last Wednesday evening, following the birth and death of her infant son, a few hours earlier, caused a feeling of profound sorrow throughout the entire community and taken from our midst a lady held in the high esteem of all. On Friday afternoon the remains of the mother and babe, in one casket, heaped with flower, tokens of love by her many friends, were tenderly laid t rest in the Odd Fellows’ cemetery, followed to their last resting place by a large concourse of sorrowing relatives and friends. Rev. Shoemaker, of Fort Bidwell conducted the services from the M. E. Church. Belle M. McElwain was born at Joseph Creek, Aug 12, 1891 and in 1922 was married to E. L. Ghrist. For a number of years, she has been one of Modoc’s successful educators and taught in the Cedarville Grammar School for three years. She was regarded as one of our best teachers and dearly beloved by her pupils. Her quiet, lovable, disposition and womanly manner won friends for her wherever she went and the entire county was inexpressibly shocked to learn of her sudden death. The attendance at her funeral was one of the largest ever held here and was attended by an escort of the Eastern Star Chapter and Rebekah Lodge, of which Orders she was an active and esteemed member: also a procession of pupils from the public school. The heartfelt sympathy of a host of warm friends is extended to the sadly bereaved husband, parents and relatives in the hour of their unspeakable sorrow. (1:2) Oliver and Max Ghrist came up from Antioch Friday, to attend the funeral of Mrs. E. L. Ghrist. Mrs. Lillian Barton, of the Cedarville garage, dropped a piece of iron on her foot last Monday; which disabled her for a few days. Monday and Tuesday were vacation days in the grammar school, owing to Prof. and Mrs. Tyeryar contracting severe cases of the pink eye. CARD OF THANKS We desire to extend our thanks to all those who so kindly extended courtesies and assisted during our sad bereavement, in the death of our beloved Belle M. Ghrist. E. L. Ghrist Mr. and Mrs. E. S. McElwain Mr. and Mrs. D. M. Miller Mr. and Mrs. Presley Dorris Mr. and Mrs. Spencer Trumbo Mr. and Mrs. Hob Miller Mr. and Mrs. Lem Toney WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 13, 1926 A. K. Sweet and wife and their sons Willard and Robert and Walter Hussa, the three latter being member of the Calf and Agricultural Club, left Sunday for the State farm at Davis. E. R. Tyeryar is taking care of the Sweet Dairy farm during the owners’ absence. Willard Sweet and Gracie Stiner have gone on a trip to Davis as a prize for having raised the best calf and poultry in the Agricultural Club. Jesse Stiner and wife left last Sunday for the central part of the State and will attend the meeting of the State Grange. They were accompanied by their daughter, Miss Gracie Stiner, also Miss Emma Gooch and Raymond Atkinson, members of the Agricultural Club and will visit the State Farm at Davis. Mrs. Marion Rinehart and daughter, Mrs. Haug and daughter and Miss Teddy Gallop were passengers on the Gerlach Auto Stage last Thursday morning, enroute to different parts of the State. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 20, 1926 HIGH SCHOOL NOTES Jeanne Gardner returned to her home in Portland last week. Ivan and Rex Brown have gone to Lakeview, where they will make their home thus leaving only one member in the Junior Class. Willard Sweet and Gracie Stiner have returned from a trip to Davis. The reported had a very enjoyable time. Margaret Hill also returned from a trip to San Francisco. BRIEF MENTION Joseph D. Royce and Miss Ruth Cantrall were married at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Royce, in Alpine District, Oct 9th, 1926, Rev. Carson, officiating. The record extends congratulations to the young couple. Thomas Cummins and wife, of Woodland, who have been visiting Mr. and Mrs. Charles Cummins, departed for their home last week. While up, Mr. Cummins bagged a big buck that tipped the scales to little over 300 pounds. Mr. and Mrs. James Poore, of this place received a telegram from Mrs. Frank Murphey, from Reno, that Mrs. Fannie Bowers had an X-ray examination made and that an immediate surgical operation was necessary to afford her relief, and Mr. and Mrs. Poore left immediately for Reno. Mrs. Bowers’ many friends sincerely hope to hear of her speedy recovery. JUST OUR LUCK Medical experts now recommend the eating of lots of liver, as it is a most healthful food and contains all the food minerals and vitamins. The price of liver has been in hearty accord with our pocketbook, but now that people are advised to eat it, chances are that the price will be raised on the darned stuff and we will be compelled to be listed as a strict vegetarian. Alfred Sweet and family returned last Sunday from a trip to the lower country and took in the Davis Farm, where they were deeply interested in the many things observed there. ~~~~~~ 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, SEPTEMBER 1, 1926 ARTESIAN WELLS A few days ago, Simon Bennett, of this place, had a well drilled on the ranch he recently purchased from Jeddy Brown, near Lake city and at a depth of 266 feet, a fine flow of artesian was obtained: the well flows ninety gallons per minute through a four inch casing. At a depth of 208 feet, strong indications of oil were encountered. On another ranch purchased by Mr. Bennett, formerly known as the Strief ranch, near Lake City, he bored on down in the bottom of an old well and on going down forty feet, struck a good floe of artesian water. These wells will afford plenty of water for stock purposes and irrigating and will greatly enhance the value of his already splendid property. Vern Wheeler and Miss Mary Cambron, prominent young people of this valley, were married at Alturas on Aug 21st, 1926; her many friends extend best wishes for a happy and prosperous life. They expect to make their home at Westwood. Mrs. L. N. Pabst, Mrs. Lizzie N. Bonner and little grandson, Harry Haviside, arrived here from Berkeley last Friday. Mrs. Bonner will remain here indefinitely, visiting the old home place and meeting her many old time friends, who are pleased to see her again. George R. Parman was in town yesterday from Nevada. He has just completed the purchase of the Soldier Meadows ranch from Miller and Lux. This ranch consists of 5,500 acres and adjoins 17,000 acres already owned by Mr. Parman, making one of the largest and best stock ranges in Nevada. We did not learn the price paid of it. JOSEPH C. MILLER PASSES The entire community was shocked by the sudden death of Joseph C. Miller at his ranch home, four miles north of town at half past two Friday morning. Mr. Miller had undergone an operation at the Lakeview hospital two months ago and appeared to be recovering. The funeral was held Sunday afternoon with a large attendance, the Rev. M. J. Williams, officiating. The interment was in the Cedarville cemetery. Joseph Charles Miller was born Dec 23rd, 1857 in County Tipperary, Ireland. In 1881, he came to America, working as a plasterer in New York City. Later, he settled in Norwalk, Conn., where he married and resided for twenty years. Oct 10th, 1910, he and his wife and son came to Surprise Valley, following the occupation of bookkeeper and farming in the Owl Creek district, near Eagleville and later living near Cedarville till the end came. Mr. Miller was pre-eminently a sincere Christian man, a local preacher in the Methodist Church and highly respected by his devotion to the Church. The entire community mourns his loss as a righteous citizen and extends to the relatives, true sympathy in their hour of grief. Among the mourning relatives, one son, Harold J. Miller, Westwood, Cal.: a daughter, Mrs. Joseph m. Goodwin, Gelena, Kansas; two brothers, George Miller, of Cedarville, Calif., and William Miller, South Norwalk, Conn.: three sisters, Mrs. Bessie S. Smith and Mrs. Charles B. Grave, South Norwalk, Conn., and Mrs. Walter Simmons of Mass., besides five grand children. (4:1) OLD COMRADES MEET The Frankford wood yard was the scene yesterday afternoon of a real reunion, when five of Frank Frankford’s old comrades in the Spanish American War surprised the local wood dealer by driving in from their homes in California. The war veterans, who were enroute to Crater Lake with their families for a few days are Allan P. Norton, Cedarville; Jesse B. Green, Los Angeles; John Brand, Los Angeles; Harry McLaughlin, Adin and Isaac Wickersham, Los Angeles. The six vets were members of Battery B. California and served in the Philippines in 1898 and ’99. This was their first get together for many years and conversation ran riot over the old service days. – Klamath Falls News Benny Field’s chin connected with a colt’s heels one day last week, severely cutting it. Mode Page and family of Ashland, Oregon, paid Surprise a short visit last week. It used to be that a man who drove with one hand landed at the altar. Now, he lands in the hospital. John House arrived here from Modesto last week on a visit to his father, brother and sister, Daniel House, Sr., Dan House, Jr., and Miss Bertha House. James Gerig, of the Susanville Marble and Granite Works, arrived here last week and renewed old acquaintances. His firm is prepared to do all kinds of cemetery work. Prof. E. R. Tyeryar and wife left last week for Stockton taking with them Miss Lois, who will attend the College of Pacific this winter. Mrs. A. Haug and daughter, of Burlington, Iowa, sister and niece of Koenig Bros. of this place, arrived last Saturday morning on a visit to her brothers. Ernest L. Hiatt, aged 39 years, who was married to Miss Hattie Penland, of this place and now of Knights Landing, died last week of spinal meningitis. (8:1) Mr. and Mrs. Ben Harriman and family left last Saturday for Eureka where they expect to make their future home. Lester Hayes purchased Mr. Harriman’s town property here. Harold J. Miller and wife and two children came over from Westwood last Saturday to attend the funeral of his father, Joseph C. Miller. He reports times lively at the big lumber town. Miss Ida Cambridge, who has been visiting her sister, Mrs. Florence Mullins and her brother, Walter R. Cambridge for the past week or two, departed for her home in Los Angeles last Friday. Prof. R. A. Smith and wife and two children arrived here last week. Mr. Smith is the principal of the High School and comes highly recommended. They are occupying the downstairs of Mrs. Martha Wylie’s residence. Prof. and Mrs. Hilderbrandt are occupying the upstairs. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 1926 Born – At Eagleville, Cal., Aug 31st, 1926, to Mr. and Mrs. Eulalion Mure, a daughter MARRIED – At Oakland, Cal., Aug 14, 1926, Mrs. Christine Dodson to Fred Hartsinck. The newly wedded couple will make their home in Oakland. Miss Elma Adams arrived last week and is spending her vacation with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. G. Adams. Earl Hobbs and Volney Vaughn were arrested in Oregon last week for passing fictitious checks at Chico. We deeply regret to hear of their delinquencies, as they are descendants of the oldest and best families of this valley. Mrs. G. R. Stimers and son, Lyle left last week for Oakland. Lyle has been in very ill health for sometime and seems to be gradually growing worse and hopes to improve his condition by lower altitude and treatment. Carl Warrens arrived here last week from Long Beach and will spend several weeks here visiting Mrs. Mary Hansen and son Chris. Mrs. Warrens arrived here some weeks ago with her two small children, spending her vacation with her mother. CARD OF THANKS We desire to express our sincere thanks to the many friends for their assistance and sympathy at the time of our late bereavement I the death of our father and brother, Joseph C. Miller. Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Miller Mr. and Mrs. George S. Miller and family Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Goodwin Mrs. Mary Russell, familiarly known and loved as Grandma Russell, passed away last week at the home of her daughter, Mrs. J. A. Tate, at Gridley, Cal. Funeral services were at Gridley. Mrs. Russell lived in Surprise Valley from 1886 to 1903, when she moved to Southern California and later moved to Gridley where she resided with her daughter. – Lakeview Examiner (8:2) WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 1926 MARRIED AT BERKELEY Miss Barbara Bush, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Bush, of Cedarville, yesterday was married to Alvin Beverble, son of Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Beverble, of Berkeley. The bride and groom are both graduates of the University of California College of Pharmacy. The wedding took place at 8 o’clock at 2135 Derby Street, Berkeley, the home of the groom’s parents, Miss Leanna Hines was maid of honor and States Hines, her twin brother, attended the groom as best man. The bride was gowned in simple white and carried a bouquet of Orchids. – San Francisco Chronicle The bride is one of Cedarville’s most popular young ladies; a graduate of the High School of this place and a host of friends extend heartiest congratulations to the newlyweds. Mr. Mickey, of Pennsylvania, arrived here last week and will visit Mr. and Mrs. D. H. Grove of Eagleville. He is a cousin of Mr. Grove. Mr. and Mrs. Simon Bennett accompanied by Miss Mildred Street, left last week for Lebre, Cal., where the latter will teach in the public school this winter. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hanson, of Ukiah arrived here last week on a visit to Chris Hanson and Mrs. Mary Hanson and will remain here for some days. Mr. and Mrs. Landees, of Long Beach, have been here visiting Mr. and Mrs. Orrin Atterberry, Mrs. Landees’ parents and expect to start for home tomorrow. Last evening when Dr. Henry Hanson, who is here from Ukiah, was taking a revolver from his car, the gun dropped to the ground and was discharged, the bullet ranging upward through the knee, shattering the bone and making a very serious wound. Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Heard have traded their ranch south of town, for property near Modesto and Mrs. Heard and son left for that place last week to join Mr. heard in their new home. Mr. and Mrs. Heard will be sadly missed by the people of this community, whose best wishes follow them to their new home. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 1926 "UNCLE" JOHN McVEY PASSES John W. McVey familiarly known as "Uncle John" passed away suddenly last Monday evening. He had been feeling well all day and sat down to eat his supper and had been eating only a short time when he dropped over in his chair and passed away, about twenty minutes later. He was born in Illinois February 1, 1842 and served throughout the Civil War in the Confederate army and came to Reno in 1874 and to Cedarville in 1892, where he lived until his death. He leaves to mourn his loss two sisters, Mrs. Martha Wylie, of this place and Mrs. Caroline Smith, of New Pine Creek. He was a man of kindly, genial, generous nature; always ready and willing to help the needy and distressed and he was especially a friend of the children and his many friends deeply regret his departure. His remains will be interred in the Cedarville cemetery this afternoon. (1:1) ARRIVED AT HOSPITAL Joseph Parman, one of the veteran stockmen of this valley, but who for the past several years has spent the winters basking in the sunshine of the sunny south, came down from Bidwell last week and made us a pleasant call. He informed us that James Williams, of Bidwell, was taken suddenly ill several days ago and was rushed to Lakeview for treatment and the physicians there advised that he be taken to Mayo Bros. Hospital at Rochester, Minnesota, which was accordingly done and word had been received that he arrived there safely, although somewhat tired. Some years ago he underwent an operation there and had one kidney removed and it is thought that the other is diseased. His many friends sincerely hope to hear of his recovery. Raymond Boston was arrested here last evening by Sheriff Sharp and taken to Alturas, charged with burglary. Mr. and Mrs. Claude Heard returned last week from a ten days visit in the lower country and report having a splendid time. Ed Green went to Alturas Saturday evening to meet Mr. and Mrs. Harry Hawkins and daughters, who returned from Oakland. Harry is somewhat improved in health. Mrs. Prover, daughter of Mr. Daniel House, is here from Washington, visiting her father and sister and brother, Miss Bertha House and Dan House and is now recovering from a spell of sickness. Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Benner, who for many years resided here, but now of Napa, California, arrived here some days ago on a visit to relatives and friends. Allie is now in the government employ at Vallejo and reports time lively down that way. George Wallace, of Denio, is here visiting his sister, Mrs. Frances Wilson and brother, Fred Wallace. Dr. Merle Auble and Miss Helen Flournoy were married in Alturas last Saturday and Dr. J. A. Smith of this place, went over and will conduct Dr. Auble’s dental practice while the bride and groom are absent on their honeymoon trip. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 1926 Scientists have demonstrated that rubber can be manufactured from corn and potatoes and Jake Gilcher is fixing up a compound of corn and potatoes, which he will feed to hens and cause them to lay rubber eggs. Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Mariette and little son were in from Vya, Saturday. Born – At Cedarville, Cal., September 22, 1926, to the wife of Kesner Perry, a daughter Mrs. Leah Brown departed for Ohio last week and will remain there indefinitely, visiting at her old home. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Royce were over from their home in Alpine district last Saturday attending to business. G. R. Stimers left Monday for Oakland where he will remain for a month or so before returning home. Born – In Cedarville, Cal., Sept 29, 1926, to Mr. and Mrs. Ed Ghrist, a son. The little one died shortly after his birth. (8:1) Parsnips are said to be a healthy diet; but a good many persons can not eat them. We would recommend that they feed the parsnips to the hogs and then eat the hog. ~~~~~~ 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, AUGUST 4, 1926 One night last week, some miscreant entered the residence of Mrs. Fred Hill, in town, during her absence and took all the bedding and clothing out of the house and strewed them around the yard, we are informed. Some one in this place is surely trying to break into jail. Some one entered D. S. Denehy’s store one night last week and stole from the till about $25 in silver and currency. The thief left no clue and nothing else was missed. Numerous thefts have been committed here during the past year and it seems that thief has been leading a charmed life, but woe unto him if he ever is caught. GRAND JURORS The grand Jury for Modoc County convened at Alturas last Monday and will conduct its routine of business, among which will be submitted to it the case of Frank Page, who is charged with the murder of Mrs. Pearl Connell. The following is a list of the Grand Jurors. Fred Ash, S. B. Kelley, Mary Weigert, Hans Hesch, J. W. Heryford, Charles Vaughn, E. J. Fee, L. J. Barber, A. W. Maken, Mary F. Dorris, J. R. Williams, Jessie A. Hoy, A. F. Spicer, E. C. Bonner, J. W. Cummings, J. R. Ballard, J. N. Janes, Morris Dick and C. C. Larkin. E. C. Bonner was appointed foreman and the jury commenced work Monday afternoon. CARD OF THANKS To the kind unknown friends of Cedarville, Calif., who so kindly and willingly assisted in sending home to Texas the body of our beloved sister, Mrs. Pearl Connell: also to the County officials and the many kind friends who so willingly and diligently used their efforts in searching for the body of our angel sister, we extend our heartfelt thanks. To know you used your efforts in our behalf was balm to our bleeding hearts. May God bless you, Dick Spear Mrs. Alice Salmon Mrs. Jno H. Gilder Mrs. O. F. Miller Mrs. Annie Connell Of Brackettville, Texas and Mrs. David Borg of Schoefield Barracks, Honolulu. Little Archie Johnstone was bitten on the face by his pet dog last Monday. Born – At the Turner Ranch, near Cedarville, Cal., to Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Conrad, a son Witnesses in the case of the People vs. Page have been notified to be on hand today to testify before the grand jury. Born – At Red Bluff, Cal., Aug 1, 1926, to Mr. and Mrs. M. B. Langan, of Cedarville, a 7-pound boy – Milton Eugene Langan. Mrs. Albert Conklin was operated on for appendicitis at the home of Mrs. Jennie Simson last Friday, by Dr. Kennedy, assisted by Dr. Stiles. Supervisor James Poore and children and Mrs. Fannie Bowers left last week for Berkeley to bring home Mrs. Poore, who has been attending summer school. The funeral of Annie McDaniels, daughter of Mrs. Sam Farmer, was held in the Cedarville cemetery last Monday morning at ten o’clock, the rev. M. J. Williams officiating. (8:1) WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 11, 1926 Born – At Westwood, Cal., Aug 4, 1926, to Mr. and Mrs. Joe Dollarhide, a daughter H. C. Wheeler and wife and Miss Allie Wheeler of Eugene, Oregon arrived here last week and spent several days here visiting Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Wheeler. Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Day, of Edgewood, Siskiyou County, arrived here last Saturday on a short visit to their old home place and visited their man old time friends, who were very glad to see them again. CUPID’S DARTS MARRIED – July 21st, 1926, at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. G. L. Toney, near Cedarville, Myron Quirk and Miss Iva Wheeler, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Wheeler, of Lake City, Cal. MARRIED – At Alturas, Cal., July 31st, 1926, Harry Cambridge to Miss Muriel Hope, both of Eagleville. MARRIED – At Alturas, Cal., August 3, 1926, Gene Mozen to Mrs. Thomas, of Lakeview. MARRIED – At Alturas, Cal., July 26, 1926, Roy Baty and Miss Violet Sweeney, both of Fort Bidwell. MARRIED – At Alturas, Cal., August 1, 1926, Denzel Stewart and Miss Bernice Lindsay, both of Lake City. The record extends congratulations to the newly wedded couples and wishes them all the happiness and prosperity possible. George F. Maupin, for many years a resident of Fort Bidwell, died at Lakeview last week from appendicitis. His many friends regret to hear of his death. (8:2) Mr. and Mrs. Fred McCullough, of Dunningan, arrived here last week and are the houseguests of Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Cummins. Mrs. McCullough was a former resident of this valley and is a sister of out townsman, Charles Cummins. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 18, 1926 MURDERER STILL AT LARGE Last Thursday the grand Jury took a recess, subject to a call at anytime. One of the important things to come before that body was the introduction of testimony regarding the murder of Mrs. Pearl Connell, here on July 6th, and although a large number of witnesses were examined, the testimony was insufficient to fasten the crime on the suspect, Frank E. Page. Dozens of rumors were floating around, which if true, would have been ample for conviction, but no such incriminating testimony was given by the witnesses on the stand. Sheriff Sharp, District Attorney Laird and John E. Pascal, of the Burns Detective Agency of San Francisco, were indefatigable in their efforts to gather incriminating evidence and thoroughly investigated every phase of the case, but failed to produce sufficient to satisfy the jury. The evidence was all circumstantial and while motives for committing the crime were introduced, the link connecting the murder with the suspect was missing and the case was dismissed. IN MEMORY OF MY LOVED ONE Annie McDaniel was born near Grants Pass, Josephine County, Oregon, Feb 18, 1880 and came to Modoc in 1902 and moved to the Seven Springs, Washoe County, Nevada in 1915, where she lived until she departed this life, Aug 1, 1926, at the age of 46 years, 5 months and 14 days. She was of a loving disposition: always ready to give and was a patient sufferer. She leaves to mourn her loss an aged mother and kindly second father in their, now grief stricken home. "Rest, my loved one, rest." (1:2) Born – At Sacramento, Cal., July 19, 1926, to Mr. and Mrs. E. R. Wilson, a daughter – Dorothy Ruth Wilson. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 25, 1925 Mrs. Lawrence Fee, of Bidwell, is visiting Miss Lavelle Wheeler this week. ~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Modoc County, California "The Last Frontier" www.rh2o.com/modoc --- Our outgoing mail is checked by Norton AntiVirus.

SURPRISE VALLEY RECORD – CEDARVILLE, MODOC COUNTY, CAL. WEDNESDAY, JULY 7, 1926 Jodie Abrams and wife were here from Westwood yesterday on a short visit to relatives. R. G. Adams, who suffered a slight stroke of apoplexy last week, is reported as much improved at this writing. Mrs. Aimee Semple McPherson has now gone into retirement and is threatening to bring libel suits against several, who have expressed an opinion that her tale of captivity is untrue. Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Leonard arrived here Monday from Gridley on their way to Oregon. We understand that they have disposed of their property at Gridley and are looking for a new location. Mrs. Catherine Terry, one of the Sacramento Union’s accomplished linotype operators, arrived here last week on a short vacation, which she spent at her ranch here. She says business is good in the capital city. Last week, Andrew Jacobs was driving a tractor along the road, drawing the Hughes well boring outfit and was stopped by a couple of automobile officials, who made out a nice little red card, ordering Mr. Hughes to appear before the court at Alturas and show cause why penalty should not be paid. A NEAR TRAGEDY Messrs. Cunningham and Langdon, of the Cedarville Garage and their families had a thrilling experience while on a picnic excursion at Blue Lake last Sunday, that but for the timely arrival of help might have resulted in a sad tragedy. On arriving at the Lake, they thought they would take a boat ride over its placid surface and Mr. Langdon and another man got into a small boat to tow a larger one over the lake. In the larger boat were Mr. and Mrs. Cunningham and Mrs. Langdon and seven small children. When about the center of the lake the large boat sprung a leak and the water rushed in faster than it could be bailed out and was soon nearly filled when their calls for help was answered by others in a boat, who were close by and came to their rescue and helped take the water soaked voyagers out and had just gotten the last one out when the disabled boat sunk to the bottom of the lake. LAND SOLD Since Miller and Lux started in to sell holdings in Nevada and Oregon, the following sales have been made. The massacre ranch, which comprises 3080 acres, was sold to Mrs. Lena Harkey Scott, of Eagleville. The Wall Canyon Badger, Fish Canyon and Horse Canyon group was sold to Thomas Dufferina. The Antelope, Wilder and Mud Creek properties were sold to Alec Dufferina. The Big Creek Ranch was sold to Ed D. Farnham, of California. The Pacific Live Stock Company is anxious to dispose of all its holdings and offering them at very reasonable prices. Inquiries may be addressed to Burns, Oregon. Walter Johnstone and son, Sam arrived here from Oakland yesterday and will remain for a few days. Nels Madison is reported quite ill this week. Miss Edna Finmand came up from Berkeley last week. Mrs. L. N. Pabst left last week for Berkeley on a visit to her mother, Mrs. Bonner. Ernest Van Riper was examined by the doctors at Alturas last week and was declared insane and was taken to the asylum at Napa. Gerald Day formerly of this place but now of Edgewood, Siskiyou County, came over yesterday on a short visit to the old home place. Miss Dorothy Miller came over from Westwood last week to spend the Fourth with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Miller, returning to Westwood yesterday. Mrs. Maude Keeney, formerly a resident of this place but now of Westwood, was here yesterday on a short visit and reports times good at the big lumbering town. Mrs. Charles Kafader and Mrs. Whipple of Adel were in Cedarville Sunday. Mrs. Kafader came down to meet her brother, Clarence Phillips, of Selma, who was attending the Alturas Round up. Mr. and Mrs. Kafader are now located at Adel, having purchased the store at that place. Mrs. D. S. Denehy, Mr. and Mrs. William Smith and little son, Allen and Miss Hope Ward departed last Friday for Oakland, going by way of Westwood. Mrs. Denehy and Miss Ward will return after a couple weeks visit and Mrs. Smith will resume her studies at the Armstrong College. Eugene F. Wood and bride and sister, Mrs. Bright Hill, arrived here from Petaluma last Monday, on a visit to their parents, Mr. and Mrs. John H. Wood, of this place. Gene is one of the Surprise Valley boys who has made good and prospered; and on July 1st was married to Miss Gladys Adams, of Petaluma and his many friends here extend heartiest congratulations. The young couple will extend their trip thru Oregon and Washington before returning home. WEDNESDAY, JULY 14, 1926 MURDER, MOST FOUL The finding of the still, cold horribly bruised body of Mrs. Pearl Connell in an old, abandoned cellar in the southwestern part of town, last Thursday afternoon brought to light the fact that a murder most atrocious had been committed. Mrs. Connell, associated with Frank E. Page in conducting the Hotel Surprise for the past three or four years was last seen alive at the hotel about nine o’clock Tuesday evening, July 6th. About twenty minute’s later screams, apparently a woman’s, were heard by several of the residents in that part of the town and Roy Stanley made some investigation but could find nothing that night, but the next morning, he repaired to the place he thought the screams came from and found a pair of women’s’ brown pumps that were recognized by her friends and also identified by W. G. Rea, who had sold them to her a few days previous. The grass and weeds had been trampled down where the shoes were found, showing that a desperate struggle had taken place there. Wednesday morning search was instituted for the missing woman and that Sheriff Sharp was advised of her disappearance and he with others continued the search until Thursday afternoon about three o’clock, when Bert Simson looked into an old cellar and saw her feet protruding from the debris and on removing the weeds and dirt with which the body was covered, was found to be the remains of the unfortunate woman. Her face and head were terribly bruised and the imprints of fingers was plainly visible on her throat and her body was more or less bruised, which indicated that she had made a hard struggle for life. An autopsy held by Drs. Kennedy, Coppedge and Stiles disclosed the fact that the windpipe had been completely crushed causing death. Coroner Frank Kerr empanelled a jury composed of Frank Stanley, Foreman, Ira Darst, C. E. Cummins, John Jacobs, L. A. Wheeler, A. R. Johnstone, Frank Henry, Dan B. Hanks and after evidence had been submitted the jury rendered a verdict that the deceased had "come to her death by strangulation by hands unknown to them." On Wednesday, Sheriff Sharp ordered his deputy, Frank Van Horn to arrest May Goodwin, Leo Unger and William Goodwin, who were on their way to Alturas and on Thursday evening, Sheriff Sharp took Frank Page into custody and the four are now in jail at Alturas pending trial. The feeling here is intensely bitter against Frank Page, as he is suspected of committing the horrible murder. Sheriff Sharp and District Attorney Laird have been untiring in their efforts to procure all evidence possible in the case and the preliminary hearing will be held at an early date. The awful tragedy has cast a mantle of gloom over the entire community, as Mrs. Connell was well liked by all and as far as is known had not an enemy other than the one who murdered her; but little of her early life is known here. She was born in Texas and was about 45 years of age and we understand that her remains will be shipped to Texas for interment. Deep sorrow is also felt for the relatives of the accused man. (1:1) LITTLE BOY MET DEATH BY FIRE Yesterday morning the barn on the John Areche ranch, between here and Eagleville was completely destroyed by fire. Ray the little 3 year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. John Areche was burned to death in the flames. It seems that the two little boys had gone into the barn to look at some puppies that were under the floor and in order to see them better the larger boy, aged about five, lit a match, which ignited the hay. The little fellows started for the door and the elder one succeeded in getting out, but little ray was overcome by the smoke and perished in the flames. Several mowers, rakes, harness and other machinery were also burned. The entire community sincerely sympathizes with Mr. and Mrs. Areche in their sad misfortune. (1:2) Miss Gay Delmas departed last week for San Jose, where she will visit her mother for a while. George Parman was in from Long Valley last week and reports things looking good out that way. Mrs. Leon R. Stanley and little daughter, Doris came up from Modesto last week and is visiting the Record family and will probably spend the summer here. William Mateer and wife arrived here from San Francisco last week on a short visit. Billy is one of the old time residents of this place and was kept busy shaking hands with his old time friends. Mrs. Monroe, sister of Mrs. Fannie Wilson and Fred Wallace and two nieces, the Misses Peterson, arrived here last week from Oakland on a visit to relatives in the valley and is now the guest of Mrs. Wilson. Frank E. Page has turned over the Surprise Hotel property to F. E. Bush, who is holding it in trust for the Bank. A good hotel is the best drawing card that town can have and Cedarville should have one of the best. Assemblyman, M. V. Wemple and wife were here Monday from their home at Susanville. Mr. Wemple is a candidate for re-election and as his record at the last session was one of the best, he will be an easy winner this fall. DEATH OF OLD PIONEER Last Thursday, Nelse Madison, one of the early residents of this place, quietly passed over to the Great Beyond after a brief illness. His funeral was conducted Saturday forenoon by Rev. M. J. Williams and the remains were followed to their last resting place by many of his old time friends. Mr. Madison came to Cedarville in 1868 and with the exception of two years has lived here continuously and at one time was a clerk in the store of the pioneer merchants of this valley, Cressler & Bonner. He was of a genial nature and his kindly disposition and absolute honesty in his dealings made him many friends, who deeply regret his departure. He was a native of Sweden and came to the United States when a boy and at the time of his death was ninety-one years and three months of age and leaves no known relatives to mourn his passing. (8:1) WEDNESDAY, JULY 21, 1926 PIONEER RESIDENT PASSES Mrs. Lucy A. Wallace, one of the pioneer residents of this valley, died at Oakland last Monday and her remains will be brought here and interred in the Lake City cemetery. She was a most estimable lady and highly esteemed by a large number of friends, who deeply sympathize with the bereaved family. She leaves five daughters, Mrs. Schadler of Fort Bidwell, Mrs. Fannie Wilson of Cedarville, Mrs. P. L. Johnson, Mrs. Ella Chapman and Mrs. A. Munroe of Oakland and George and Fred Wallace of this valley. (1:1) DEATH OF MRS. ROBERTS On July 8th, Mrs. Elizabeth Roberts, mother of Mrs. Floyd Stimers, of the place, died at her home between Lookout and Adin. Mrs. Roberts was born in Michigan Dec 22, 1848 and was married to Fred H. Roberts, 1871 and came to Big Valley in 1878, where she has lived ever since. She possessed a most lovable disposition, which endeared her to a large circle of friends, who deeply sympathize with the bereaved ones in their sad affliction. (1:1) Seawell Wheeler, former resident of this valley but now of Oakland, came up a few days ago on a visit to his brother, Frank and family and other relatives of Lake City, returning home yesterday. A report reached here yesterday, that Farley Auble and wife had been killed in an automobile accident at Fresno. No particulars have been received. Mr. Auble taught school here and Eagleville some years ago. He was a brother of Dr. E. F. Auble, of Alturas. (1:1) While William Stewart was riding in a car with three others near Lake City last Friday, a cow made a dash at the machine and came near climbing into it and striking young Stewart just above the right eye with her horn, making a bad wound that required treatment by Dr. Kennedy. The animal was evidently frightened by the headlights on the car. HEARING SET FOR JULY 29TH E. J. Pascal, criminologist of the Burns Detective Agency and H. Schrader, fingerprint expert from the State Bureau of Criminal Investigation, of San Francisco, arrived here last Wednesday and in company with District Attorney Laird, have been gathering evidence relating to the murder case of Mrs. Pearl Connell at this place on July 6th. Court Reporter, Mrs. may Yates, accompanied them and what they have discovered in the way of evidence is yet unknown to the public. A. K. Wylie and D. B. Robinett have been retained as his attorneys. E. M. Maher, nephew of the murdered woman, arrived here last Wednesday and had the remains shipped to Brackettville, Texas for interment. Also, while here Mr. Maher formally swore to a complaint charging Frank E. Page with the murder of Mrs. Connell. Numerous rumors are floating around but their authenticity is a matter yet to be solved. It is hoped by the people of this community that the one committing the horrible deed will be discovered and proper punishment meted out to him. The time of the preliminary hearing has been set for July 29th. Mr. Harkey, a brother of Mrs. W. U. Scott, of Burns, Oregon was here last Monday and contemplates returning to Oregon within the next few days. Grant Adams is now able to be about the streets, but his yet very weak and it will be sometime before he has fully recovered from his recent illness. A cutting affray occurred at Alturas yesterday morning in which John Larkin was stabbed with a knife in several places by a stranger. The wounds are not considered dangerous. Lester Jacobs and Mrs. Florence Fisher were married at Alturas last Wednesday. Their many friends extend best wishes for a happy and prosperous journey thru life. Mrs. J. B. Faulkner died at the Lakeview Hospital last Monday from blood poisoning. She was the wife of John Faulkner of the N. C.O. railroad and was highly esteemed by all who knew her. (8:1) John Dodson, of Lake City and aged and prominent resident of this valley, passed away last Wednesday and was buried at Lake City on Friday. His obituary is not available at this time but will appear next week. (8:1) WEDNESDAY, JULY 28, 1926 A special session of the Grand jury has been ordered to meet at Alturas on Monday, August 2nd, at 10 a. m. presumably to take testimony in the case Frank Page, charged with the murder of Mrs. Pearl Connell, here on the 6th inst. Mrs. Jessie Stiner and Miss Ina Stiner arrived home from Porterville about two weeks ago and will spend the summer on their ranch, near Eagleville. Miss Stiner is one of the popular teachers of the southland and has taught one school in Porterville consecutively for fourteen years and she gives complete satisfaction in her work. Mrs. Alice Hironymous informed us that several weeks ago her brother, Albert Stiner, of Joseph Creek, was working with his cattle and a refractory bull charged on him, throwing him to the ground and breaking his right leg twice between the ankle and knee, causing a very serious and painful injury. He will be confined to his bed for several weeks. FUNERAL OF MRS. WALLACE The funeral of Mrs. Lucy Ann Wallace was held last Thursday at Fort Bidwell Church, with the interment in the Fort Bidwell cemetery. The Rev. M. J. Williams conducted the funeral services and a large number of relatives and friends attended to pay their final respects to this esteemed pioneer woman. Mrs. Wallace, whose maiden name was Wheeler, was born in Des Moines, Iowa, January 2nd, 1839 and died in Oakland, July 18th, aged 87 years, 5 months and 26 days. She moved with her parents to Nevada in the early days, living near Carson City. When a young woman she was married to Capt. William Wallace, who served as a soldier in Nevada during the Civil War. About 1871, they moved to Oregon, where they lived for nine years in Warner Valley. In 1879, they came to Fort Bidwell, where she became permanent resident for forty years. The last seven years of her life, on account of failing health, was spent with her daughter, Mrs. Ella Chapman, Oakland. Mrs. Wallace was the mother of eleven children, seven of whom survive to mourn her loss, besides many grand children and several great grand children. The children living are: Mrs. Frances Wilson, Cedarville; Mrs. Lizzie Schadler, Fort Bidwell; Mrs. P. L. Johnson; Mrs. Lillie Munroe, Mrs. Ella Chapman, Oakland; James George Wallace, Denio, Nev.; and Fred Wallace of Cedarville. (1:2) LAID TO REST Last Sunday a number of the Masonic fraternity from Alturas and this place attended the funeral of John Dodson at Lake City, whose funeral was conducted by Northeast Lodge No. 266, F. & A. M., of which the deceased was a charter member. Mr. Dodson came here in the early days and settled in the vicinity of Lake City. He was highly esteemed by all and served one term as Supervisor of the first district. Had he lived two days longer, he would have reached the age of ninety years and has enjoyed fairly good health until two days before his death. (1:2) Mrs. Ralph Wilbur departed for her home at Santa Ana last Monday after spending a few weeks with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Strotts, of this place. Mrs. Maude Keeney was here yesterday on her way back to Westwood in company with Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Dollarhide. Heath Stanley left last Thursday for Westwood, where he has accepted a position in the office of the Red River Lumber Co. Henry Hawkins returned from Oakland last week and we are pleased to state that he is much improved in health. He informed us that Harry Hawkins underwent a second surgical operation last week and that he was getting along as well as could be expected. Mrs. Andrew Groby, familiarly known as "Grandma" Groby and who resided here for many years, died at Springport, Michigan, July 11th, at the age of ninety-one years. William Groby, of this place, is a grandson. Her many friends here regret to hear of her death. (8:1) ~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Modoc County, California "The Last Frontier" www.rh2o.com/modoc --- Our outgoing mail is checked by Norton AntiVirus.

Lassen Advocate, Susanville, California - 1 April 1921 1;4 - The death of Miss Lillian Van Loan, daughter of Elmer Van Loan, is reported as occurring at Oakland, California, on March 8, 1921. She had been more or less of an invalid for many years and her death followed after a day or two of sickness from a threatened attack of pneumonia, heart attack resulting.

Johnny W. Chapman Johnny Willard Chapman, a native Modocer, passed away March 7, 2005, at Surprise Valley Hospital in Cedarville. Mr. Chapman was 67 years old and had lived most of his life in Modoc County. Graveside services were conducted by the Alturas Veterans organizations at the Alturas Cemetery on Saturday, March 12 at 1 p.m. . Chapman was born in Likely, CA on January 17, 1938, to James and Fay (Smith) Chapman. Johnny was the third child of four. He left high school as a sophomore to enter the U.S. Army in Oakland on Dec. 4, 1956 and served with the military police in Germany until his honorable discharge as a Private 2nd Class November 15, 1957, when he returned to Alturas. Following his discharge, he worked for many years at the Alturas Laundry when it was owned by Mrs. Marguerite Cook. A "jack of all trades," Mr. Chapman was a carpenter for Coppedge Construction, and worked on several Alturas housing developments. He worked at the lumber mill in Burney, worked in maintenance at California Pines Lodge and the past few years, he worked at Antonio's Cucina Italiana restaurant in Alturas. About five years ago, he underwent a seven-way bypass heart surgery. Mr. Chapman enjoyed working in his yard, raising flowers and manicuring his beautifully green lawn. He was a quiet man, with a soft heart for young children. Mr. Chapman is survived by his two sisters Betty Russell of Alturas; Eunice Seminario of Alturas and brother Robert Joe Chapman of Oroville; daughter Agnes Fay of Texas and son Johnny Carl Chapman of Burney, CA.; four grandchildren and one great-grandson. Among his numerous nieces and nephews is his niece Karen Ballard of Cedarville who loved and cared for her uncle during his declining health. He considered Tina Smith as a daughter and her daughter Dana as a granddaughter, as they adopted him as well. His daughter Debby Chapman and son Mark Chapman preceded him in death. Memorial donations may be directed to the American Heart or Lung Association. Ray D. Henderson Family and Friends are invited to a celebration of Ray D. Henderson's life at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 19 at Pleasant Grove Community Church, 1730 Pleasant Grove Boulevard, Roseville (adjacent to Sun City Roseville). Mr. Henderson's passing on March 7, 2005, was a peaceful one at his home in Sun City Roseville. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made to: Pleasant Grove Community Church (address above - zip code 95747) or The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, 3105 Fite Circle, Suite 101, Sacramento, CA 95827. The former Alturas resident and developer of Rancho Murieta and Cameron Park, was the third son in a family of five boys and one girl, born on May 8, 1916 to James Lee and Emma Clara Henderson on a ranch in Tolbert, Texas. At Kelton High School he played basketball and football and made a name for himself in baseball as a standout pitcher on his hometown team. After high school graduation, Ray decided to become a farmer. There were very few tractors in those days in the Texas Panhandle, so his father rigged up a six-horse team and turned it over to Ray, along with 100 acres of land. Plowing from sunup to sundown, 18 year-old Ray had plenty of time to think, and his thinking was intensified by the dust bowl years in Texas. Ray handed his plow over to his father in 1935 and set out to find his niche. He hitchhiked to California and ran out of money in Alturas. He got a job in A.W. McCaughan's grocery store and service station and worked nights at the Ford dealership. During the summer he met Marie Espil at the boarding house where both were staying. They were married on December 21, 1935. Ray and Marie's two sons, Ron and Marty, were both born in Alturas. Ray sold automobiles for other dealers and in December of 1936, he bought and operated the Chrysler and Plymouth dealership under the name of Henderson Motor Sales. It wasn't long before Ray was operating the Ford dealership and Marie worked as his bookkeeper. In December, 1941, Ray was operating the Chevrolet truck and automobile agency in Alturas. Then came the attack on Pearl Harbor. Reasoning that it was only a question of a few weeks until the government would assume control of the sale of all motor vehicles, Henderson started buying all the heavy earth-moving trucks he could find on the market. With this equipment he went to Richmond where he obtained a contract for moving earth at the Kaiser shipyards, employing three shifts of drivers for each truck, thus keeping his equipment busy 24 hours a day during WWII. In June of 1946 Cranston Bros. of Woodland sold their implement business to Ray. The sale included International Harvester and truck franchise that covered Yolo and Colusa counties. In 1949, Bill Sutton joined the Ray D. Henderson Co. as full partner. Ray took up flying in Alturas and used his airplanes for business and pleasure until the late 1970's. Ray was a 32nd degree Mason in the Modoc Lodge in Alturas, and spent time in the Elks and Rotary organizations. He belonged to the Ben Ali Temple in Sacramento. During his lifetime he was a member of the Yolo Fliers Club, The Sutter Club, Cameron Park Country Club and Rancho Murieta Country Club. In 1948, Ray became a Tucker automobile dealer and had a show at Sacramento Memorial Auditorium with Preston Tucker in attendance. Near that time, Henderson also sold golden anniversary Packards. Ray shifted gears in the 50's from autos and machinery to real estate. He went to work as vice president and manager of the commercial and ranch department for MacBride Realty in Sacramento. While working for Frank MacBride, he put together a series of ranch exchanges involving former Lt. Governor Butch Powers involving property valued at $3.6 million. He used his flying ability to sell ranch property all over the western United States. Ray partnered with Jack Richey to open his their own realty company, Real Estate Inc. Jack, Ray and Ray's oldest son Ron built a very successful commercial and ranch brokerage firm over the next several years. In the mid 1960's Ray led a small group of investors in the purchase of the Cameron Park community in El Dorado County from Larry Cameron. The golf course residential community was in place, including the original Stage Coach Inn, later purchased by Sam Gordon. Ray expanded the airport and developed the concept of "airport" homes whereas pilots (including himself) could land their planes and park them in a garage under the home. He added an equestrian center, recreational lake, continued to develop residential lots, and later built several custom homes and an apartment complex to encourage others to build in the area. He partnered with PGA Professional Arnold Palmer and built the Arnold Palmer Golf Academy at Cameron Park. It was a summer golfing camp with dormitories for kids and Arnold would fly in to speak to the kids at graduation time. Ray sold his interest in Cameron Park to a large REIT in the early 1970's to pursue his biggest dream of all a 5,000-unit planned unit development located off a small and twisting two-lane Jackson Highway, 23 miles east of Sacramento. Ray, along with the Pension Trust fund for Operating Engineers Local No. 3, staked claim to the oak-studded oasis near Sloughhouse called Rancho Murieta. The Operating Engineers Training Center provided 140 practicing apprentice engineers who have accounted for nearly all of Murieta's earth-moving improvements over the years, including three major dams. Henderson built two championship golf courses; a 40,000 square-foot private country club; a modern equestrian facility; an FAA-approved airport with a 3,800 foot runway; five lakes, three of which provide a self-sustaining water supply for the community; a business conference center and lodge. Ray owned and operated the sales organization and had the managing contract from the Operating Engineers to oversee all development for the project. The development's conservative use of water was one of Henderson's favorite topics. He casually gesticulates about the "gravitational flow" of the multi-tiered dam system. How much formal training did he have in engineering? "No engineering degree", he laughed. "Just the invaluable experience of building things wrong for so many years." Ray left Rancho Murieta in 1983 and opened a small brokerage office in Sacramento. Ray and his sons developed "SunRay Plaza", a commercial shopping center in Citrus Heights anchored by Tom Thumb Market. The center was subsequently sold. Ray moved to Sun City Roseville in 1996 and after the death of his wife, Marie, he married Debbie. They spent many years playing golf and traveling the globe. When Ray's health began to fail, he still enjoyed reading books, going out to lunch, and visiting with friends. Ray was diagnosed with acute leukemia in January of 2005. He is survived by his wife, Debbie; sons Ron and Marty (Sue); granddaughters Kim, Kelly (Paul), Karen, Jenny, Kendal (Arun), Emily (Marcus) and; and great-grandchildren Maddie, Katie, Ethan, Shea and Olivia. Ray was preceded in death by his first wife, Marie. Mary Luvene Grubb Ernest H. Grubb Former Alturas residents Mary Luvene (Renner) and her husband Ernest Harold Grubb have passed away in Modesto, CA. Mrs. Grubb passed away February 26, 2005 at Modesto Medical Center, Modesto, CA. Mr. Grubb passed away February 28, 2005 at their Modesto, CA home. Both were in declining health. Mary Luvene Renner was born on January 17, 1925 in Alturas, CA and attended local schools. Ernest was born in Fulton, Kansas on January 26, 1920. He had worked at the box factory in Alturas. The Grubbs had lived in Modesto since 1940. Mr. Grubb was self-employed in construction and Mrs. Grubb was a clerk for 25 years for the Stanislaus County Sheriff's Department. They enjoyed travel, and he, hunting and she, knitting. He is survived by his brothers, Jack Grubb and Ed Grubb, both of Modesto; and their three grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. They were preceded in death by their daughter Carol Lewis. A combined memorial service was held at 1 p.m. March 12 at Salas Brothers Funeral Chapel in Modesto. Private burial at the Alturas Cemetery at a future date. Remembrances may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1601 Ford Ave., Suite 8, Modesto, CA 95350. Ruth Ann Richardson Ruth Ann Richardson passed away March 11, 2005 at Valley West Care Center in Williams, CA. She was age 83. A Colusa resident for 52 years, Mrs. Richardson was a homemaker and a member of the Order of Eastern Star. She enjoyed baking pies, making homemade jam, and spending time with her family. She was born Ruth Ann Boland on December 12, 1921 in Sulfur, Oklahoma. Survivors include her son, Dennis Richardson of Colusa; four grandchildren: Jada Richardson, Seth Silvera Richardson, Jennifer Richardson, Dennis Richardson, Jr.; one great-grandchild; sisters: Lois Sanders of Fresno, CA and Alline Berg of Vallejo, CA; brothers Hugh Boland of Snelling, CA and Bob Boland of Modesto, CA. Her husband Leonard Richardson and her children Thomas Richardson, Charles Richardson, and Patricia Richardson preceded her in death. Funeral Services are scheduled for 10:00 a.m. Thursday, March 17 at McNary-Moore Chapel in Colusa. Burial services will be private. Memorial contributions may be made in her behalf to the Colusa Regional Medical Center. Services are under the direction of McNary-Moore Funeral Service. ~~~~~~ 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, JUNE 2, 1926 Mrs. Bird Summers, of Selma, arrived here some day ago on a visit to their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Chambers and expects to return to her home next week. Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. Olin Johnson and small son and Mr. and Mrs. Dan Craig and little daughter, all of Westwood, arrived here at week on a visit to relatives and old time friends, who were pleased to see them again. Mrs. Owens, of New Pine Creek, Oregon, is here visiting her niece, Mrs. Harry Rinehart and family and attending Chautauqua. Mrs. A. W. Chaffey and children of Oakland, arrived last week for a visit with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. R. Stimers. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Kafader were here Sunday from Lakeview. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Gooch left last week for Benicia where they expect to reside. They have leased their ranch to George Tierney. Mrs. Thomas D. Jones underwent an operation for appendicitis yesterday by Dr. Kennedy, assisted by Dr. Coppedge, of Alturas. Mrs. Ernest Grove, of Eagleville was operated on last week for appendicitis, by Dr. Kennedy and is reported doing nicely. Mrs. Orpha Redabaugh arrived here recently from her home in Virginia, on a visit to her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Street. Decoration Say was fittingly observed at the cemetery here, last Sunday morning, by an address by Rev. Williams, patriotic songs by the choir and the salute by a body of ex-soldiers, the program concluding with the sounding of taps, by Lester Jacobs, after which all the graves were decorated. DIED – At Cedarville, Cal., Thelma, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bojorques. The little one was aged five years and from infancy had been suffering from heart trouble, which resulted in death yesterday morning. Sincere sympathy is extended to the bereaved parents. (8:1) Dr. Kennedy took Mrs. Gallop, of Fort Bidwell, and Joseph Miller, of this place, to Lakeview last Sunday and on Monday operated on both for appendicitis and at last accounts, they were getting along as well as could be expected. Last Friday, while welding an ammonia tank with an acetylene torch, a pipe on the gauge exploded, knocking Grant Adam’s and W. H. Hussa down, but fortunately, doing no serious injury, except that the torch collided with Grant’s stomach, making a very sore spot. Their escape from death was nothing short of miraculous as the explosion of one of these tanks are always attended by the destruction of life and property. Mrs. M. J. Williams arrived home from Reno some days ago and we are glad to state that she is somewhat improved in health. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 16,1926 Mrs. Lizzie Jurrell has been quite ill during the past week but is somewhat improved at this writing. Fred Wheeler and wife were over this week from Alturas. He is agent for the Maytag washing machine. Mrs. Arthur Stiner and two daughters, the Misses Marcella and Arthada, arrived home from Porterville last Thursday and will remain during the summer vacation. The young ladies are talented musicians and have delightfully entertained our people on many occasions. Mrs. Alice Hironymous, who spent the past year or more at and around Porterville, returned last Thursday evening and says she really enjoys getting back to Modoc and will probably remain here permanently. Mrs. Hironymous is one of the pioneer residents of this valley and has many warm friends who welcome her return home. Mrs. William Smith arrived home last Saturday evening and will spend her vacation with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. D. S. Denehy and her little son, Allen. Mr. Smith arrived last week. The car driven by Dr. Floyd Auble, O. D. Morgan and J. C. Jarman, of Alturas, collided with a truck near Elko, Nevada last Saturday, resulting in a broken arm for Mr. Morgan and the Dr. had his face badly lacerated. Mr. and Mrs. James Dyke were down from Lakeview last Sunday on a short visit to relatives. Jim is the boss manipulator of the quaint-essence of cow juice at the Lakeview Creamery and says that business is good. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 23, 1926 W. H. Hussa, of the Surprise Valley Meat market, is suffering from a severe attack of Lumbago this week. A week ago Sunday at Lakeview, a Chinaman named Gee Kim was brutally beaten and it is said dragged behind an auto, receiving wounds from which he died shortly after being found. It seems that there wasn’t anyone who knew anything about the commission of the crime, but four Mexican sheep shearers have been arrested and are being held. It is probably a case of bootlegging and booze. (4:2) J. U. Gentry and daughter, Miss Georgia, returned last week from a ten days visit to relatives and friends at New Pine Creek. Mrs. Gentry and sons will remain there for a while longer. Mrs. L. A. Wheeler and daughter, Miss Lavelle and Alfred Fisher arrived here from Stockton last Sunday evening. Miss Wheeler will spend her summer vacation at home. Miss Aileen Atkinson underwent an operation for appendicitis by Dr. Kennedy last week. She is at the home of her grandmother, Mrs. Jennie Simson and is reported doing nicely. Mrs. Jessie Strotts and Mr. and Mrs. Cunningham returned last night from the southern part of the State. Miss Elaine Strotts who has been attending school at Santa Ana accompanied them home. Judge Salcido, publisher of the Bieber Gazette and Justice of the Peace of Bieber Township, was found to be the happy possessor of a quantity of bootleg liquor, some days ago and was taken to Susanville, where he was fined $100. Mrs. Frank McClintock and daughter, Miss Frankie, arrived here this week from San Jose and will spend the summer in Surprise Valley, on their old home place, now owned to Mr. and Mrs. John Ennis. Their many friends are glad to meet them again. Fred Wylie, of Alturas had the misfortune of breaking his leg last Saturday we are informed. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 30, 1926 While working in his blacksmith shop last Saturday, Grant Adams suffered a stroke of apoplexy and is still quite ill at this writing, suffering considerably with pains in his head. Over exertion during the extreme heat brought on the attack. Joseph Miller returned last week from Lakeview, where he had been confined in the hospital. As we were going to press today, A. L. Page’s residence on Bonner Street was destroyed by fire. Born – At Lake City, Cal., June 20, 1926, to Mr. and Mrs. Gherald Wilson, a son. The little one lived only a few hours. (8:1) Mrs. Ralph Wilbur came up from Santa Ana last week with her mother Mrs. Strotts and party and she expects to remain here indefinitely. Mrs. Worthy Benner and little son are here from Oakland, visiting relatives and friends. She was accompanied by her brother, William Hays. Mrs. William Evarts and little son, Edgar, departed for her home in Lovelock Monday, after spending several weeks here with her mother, Mrs. Fannie Wilson. The little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Benner was brought in from Gerlach some days ago for medical treatment and is now improving nicely. ~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Modoc County, California "The Last Frontier" www.rh2o.com/modoc --- Our outgoing mail is checked by Norton AntiVirus.