SURPRISE VALLEY RECORD – CEDARVILLE, MODOC COUNTY, CAL. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 21, 1926 Born – In Cedarville, Cal., April 20, 1926, to Mr. and Mrs. Roy Stanley, a son. WILL In the Superior Court of Modoc County, State of California. In the matter of the estate of Isaac S. Brown, deceased. Notice for Publication of time appointed for Proving Will, etc. Notice is hereby given that Tuesday, the 18th day of April 1926, at 10 o’clock A. M. of said day, at the Court Room of said Superior Court at the Court Hose in the town of Alturas, County of Modoc, has been appointed as the time and place for proving the will of Isaac S. Brown, deceased and for hearing the application of Leah C. Brown for the issuance to her of Letters Testamentary when and where any person interested may appear and contest the same. Dated March 18, 1926 L. S. Smith, Clerk B. B. Robinson, Attorney In THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE of California, in and for the County of Modoc, In the matter of the Estate of Marcus Pontojas, deceased, Notice of Creditors, Notice is hereby given by the under signed administrator of the estate of the above named deceased to the Creditors of, and all persons having claims against the said estate to file them in the office or the Clerk of the above entitled Court, within four months after the first publication of this notice, which is the date here, or to exhibit them with the necessary vouchers for approval within the same time, to the undersigned Administrator at the office of E. C. Bonner in Alturas California, which said administrator selects as his place for the transaction of the business of said estate. Dated March 10, 1926 J. F. Kerr Administrator of said estate FUNERAL OF J. R. WILSON The remains of the late J. R. Wilson, who died in Oakland on the 10th inst., arrived here at Monday night, accompanied by his family and the Knight of Pythias Lodge will hold funeral services at the K. of p. Hall here this afternoon at 1 o’clock after which the remains will be taken to Lake City and interred under the auspices of the Woodmen of America. A large number from this place will attend the funeral at Lake City. (6:4) WEDNESDAY, MAY 5, 1926 LAID TO REST The remains of Mrs. Orville Hotchkiss, who died in San Francisco, April 25th, were interred in the Lake City Cemetery Thursday afternoon, Rev. W. A. Heard conducting the services. The funeral was attended by a large concourse of sorrowing friends. Gertrude Milton was born in Loyalton, Sierra County, Cal., Nov 4, 1875 and passed away April 25, 1926. She leaves to mourn her loss her husband, Orville Hotchkiss, three brothers, Will, Pearl, and Charles Milton and two sisters, Mrs. Ethel Hotchkiss and Mrs. Gladys Porterfield and many other relatives. She was married in 1902. In 1905, she united with the Baptist Church, to which she was a faithful and active member during her life. Her mother died in 1894 and her father in 1918 and since then she acted in the capacity of mother, sister and best friend to the other children. (1:1) George Tierney and wife, former residents of this place but for sometime have resided at Anchorage, Alaska, arrived here last week on a visit to Mrs. Tierney and her sons, Thomas and Ray Tierney and old time friends. Mrs. Tierney was formerly Miss Hallie Gallispie and taught several terms in the High School here. They expect to return to their new home in Washington in a few days. LAKE CITY NOTES We believe that Lake City is the only town in the State of California, where sheep and cattle are permitted to pasture in the streets. This condition is not only unlawful but a disgrace to any town and the attention of our District Attorney is respectfully called to the matter and the majority of our citizens hope that he will see that the law is enforced. These are not stock that have been turned on the Reserve; but stock which are turned in the streets and not taken to the reserve. The little ten-year old daughter of Mrs. Lulu Messner, died at Bidwell yesterday morning from intestinal flu. (8:4) Mr. and Mrs. C. G. Sevier of Long Valley were in Cedarville for a short time last Friday. Mrs. Gladys Wentzell accompanied them home. NOTICE – I am going to ship all my surplus flour in a short time but before doing so I want to supply the local needs, and those desiring to procure flour and bran can do so at the following price: Flour, $4.20 per hundred; bran, $30.00 per ton, at the mill at Lake City. W. A. Odbert, Lake City, Cal CARD OF THANKS We desire to express our sincere thanks to those who so kindly assisted us in our late bereavement I the loss of our beloved wife and sister. Orville Hotchkiss Mr. and Mrs. Allie Hotchkiss J. P. and W. L. Milton Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Porterfield Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Harris and daughter, Miss Marie, arrived home last Wednesday from a several months’ visit in England and report having a splendid trip and are feeling fine. Their many friends were glad to greet them upon their return. Mrs. Edgar Harris, of Escalon, accompanied them home and will visit here for a time. M. H. Lowe, of Greely, Colorado, was at Vya, Nevada, a few days last week, visiting his sister, Mrs. E. J. Sharp and family. WEDNESDAY, MAY 12, 1926 Harry Hughes was over to Alturas last week and got divorced from an offending portion of the lower jaw and is now living on strained artesian well water and hope of hereafter. Have you tried those delicacies on sale at the Cedarville Bakery? They are delicious and will suit the taste. Koenig Bros. are first class bakers and they use only first class materials in all that they bake and you can always rest assure of getting the best there. Fred E. Bush and wife left last week for a few days visit in the lower country. They will make the trip in their new Chrysler car. While below they will attend the graduation of daughter, Miss Barbara, who will receive her degree as a graduate pharmacist at the Affiliated Colleges this week. Died – At O’Conner Sanitarium, San Jose, Cal., May 2nd, 1926, Emma Matilda Chopping, only daughter of Frank Chopping: aged nearly six years. Our deepest sympathy extended to the bereaved family. Mr. Chopping was too ill to attend the funeral of either of his children. (8:5) ~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Modoc County, California "The Last Frontier" www.rh2o.com/modoc --- Our outgoing mail is checked by Norton AntiVirus.

Rosemary Phillips Rosemary (Laver) Phillips, 58, died March 14, 2005, of natural causes with members of her family at her bedside at Merle West Medical Center. Specific cause of death was not given. At her request, formal services will not be held. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday in Davenport's Chapel of the Good Shepherd. Cremation will be by Pyramid Cremations. Inurnment will be at Eternal Hills Memorial Gardens. Mrs. Phillips was born June 18, 1946, in Alturas to John and Izella (Herrick) Laver Sr. Among her interests were watching the Hallmark and the Court channels on television, computer and video poker games, western movies, puzzle books, and reading her Bible. Survivors include her children and spouses Brenda Lee and John Atchley, Jerry Phillips Sr., Richard and Michelle Phillips Sr. and Dean and Julie Phillips Sr., all of Klamath Falls; common law husband E. Wayne Thomas of Klamath Falls; 26 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; sisters and brothers Leona Stripling of Lutz, Fla., Larry Metzker and Charles Laver of Lakeland, Fla., Dolly Grisel of Klamath Falls, John Laver of Redmond, Thomas Laver Sr., Harlice Laver and Harold Laver; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; sisters Barbara Brown and Clara Kampfen; niece Connie Daly; three grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and ex-husband Raymond A. Phillips. Memorial donations may be sent, for financial assistance, to Davenport's Chapel of the Good Shepherd, 6420 S. Sixth St., Klamath Falls OR 97603-7194. Herald & News – Wednesday, Mach 16, 2005 Eugene Andrews Eugene Andrews, 87, died March 13, 2005, of natural causes in Klamath Falls. At his request, formal services will not be held. A private memorial service for the family will be held this summer at Blue Lake. Davenport's Chapel of the Good Shepherd is in charge of arrangements. Mr. Andrews was born July 10, 1917, in Omaha, Ark., to Roy and Ethel (Sanders) Andrews. In 1928, he moved with his family to Klamath Falls, where he attended Mills Elementary School before graduating from Klamath Union High School. As a boy and young man, he worked at his father's store, Ideal Grocery on Radcliffe Avenue, During World War II, he served in the Army Air Corps, achieving the rating of sergeant. He was a gunnery instructor on B-25 bombers in Greenville, S.C. He married Betty Jo Coker on Nov. 12, 1947, in Reno and they made their home in Klamath Falls. Mr. Andrews worked at several mills prior to being employed by Weyerhaeuser Co. for 27 years until retiring in 1980. He was an avid outdoorsman and loved hunting and fishing with his sons, grandsons, brother and friends. During his retirement years, he also loved mushroom hunting and caring for his grandchildren. Survivors include his wife Betty Jo Andrews of Klamath Falls; children and their spouses Jolene and Lyle Howell of Bonanza, Wanda and Ben Kern, Allen and Karren Andrews, Perry and Debbie Andrews and David and Norma Andrews, all of Klamath Falls; grandchildren Eric and Debbie Kern of Salem, Zach Kern and Erin, Meghan, Kenny, Tori, Melissa and Daniel Andrews, all of Klamath Falls; siblings and their spouses Alene and Hugh Schultz of Paisley and Bob and Wilma Andrews of Alturas; sisters Dot Longmire of Klamath Falls and Virginia Misfeldt of Prineville; mother-in-law Oda Coker of Klamath Falls; and numerous other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by sisters Lena Florene, Hazel Bean and Verla Rogers. Memorial donations may be made to The National Parkinson Foundation by going to www.parkinson.org/memori al.htm or calling (800) 327-4545. Herald & News – Wednesday, Mach 16, 2005 ~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Modoc County, California "The Last Frontier" www.rh2o.com/modoc --- Our outgoing mail is checked by Norton AntiVirus.

Hello, Regarding the marriage records that I mentioned in a previous post, I found the records from the Cedarville Methodist Church have already been put online at _http://www.californiagenealogy.org/modoc/marriage_records.htm_ (http://www.californiagenealogy.org/modoc/marriage_records.htm) . One of the marriages listed on this site was: Stephen Crowder, Cedarville, b. Calif., Saloon Keeper, 30 Louisa E. Matthews, Cedarville, b. Nevada, 19 20 [?] Jan. 1892 by Henry Pearce (wit. James Street, Nellie Peters) I inherited a photo of these two people which appears to have been taken at their wedding. I don't have any idea who they are or why their picture was among those family pictures that were passed down from our ancestors. If these people are related to anyone on this list and you would like a copy of the picture, please let me know. Ken T.

Hello, Several years ago, I received a list of Modoc County Marriages from John Lewis. The list was apparently transcribed by John and/or Stan Harris. John and Stan were both members of CAMODOC and NORCAL-L. I had also read an article in the Modoc Historical Society Journal about another list of marriages from a church in Surprise Valley. This second list was supposed to be at the Pacific School of Religion Library Archives in Berkeley. However, I believe a CAMODOC list member also has a copy of this list. I don't know whether this second list has been transcribed. I always thought that these two lists should be merged into one database and put onto the Modoc County GenWeb site or some other web site where they would be available for anyone wanting to search for their ancestor's marriages in Modoc County. I have found a number of my relatives names on the list furnished by John Lewis. John Lewis has passed on and I am not sure about the status of the other men involved with the two lists. Before it is too late, I think something should be done to make this information available the public. I have no experience with databases and have no idea how to combine the lists and get them onto a web site. I am also unsure just which website would be most appropriate, however I do favor the Modoc County GenWeb site. I would appreciate suggestions from anyone who might know whether the Surprise Valley list has been transcribed, how the two lists can be combined if it has been transcribed and how the resulting list can be put online and where it should go. Thank you for any help you can provide. Ken Tessendorff

March 15, 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 2, 2005 issue. Looking Back 111 Years Ago 1894 THE PIT RIVER in Alturas is rising steadily. Yesterday a chicken house owned by J.T. Laird was washed away from its foundation and down under the bridge�. D.C. Berry of Davis Creek has returned to Modoc from Marysville and says if folks here think times are bad, they should go see how bad it is elsewhere in California 91 Years Ago � 1914 SPRING has arrived in Modoc. The grass is growing and horses and cattle have all been turned out to pasture�. A shoe tying contest will be held at the Orpheum for boys under 14 and all contestants will be admitted free to the moving picture. The winner will receive a shiny dollar�. The Wakefield passenger auto made a trip from Alturas to Cedarville. 71 Years Ago � 1934 THE GLOSTER dam above Alturas broke today and came to within a foot of flooding the town�. Little Sam Justis has established a �C� class high jump record at the grammar school with a leap of 4� 8��. The nice weather has allowed P.A. Sample, principal at the New Pine Creek High School, to lead his students on field trips. 51 Years Ago � 1954 THE WHITE Pine Lumber Company has announced it will shut down for ten days for repairs. That report was made on the heels of an announcement that the mill owner here, Mr. Jaksick, has suffered a severe stroke. The mill is averaging an employment of 138 men�. Lee Hyde is seeking candidates for the Alturas semi-pro baseball team. Sam Justis was one of the favorite citizens of Alturas, and continued his athletic capabilities through high school. I never saw him after I entered the army during WWII, and this little item reminded me of a good friend. P.A. Sample was sent to the Modoc Union High School upon the closure of the New Pine Creek High School around 1939 or 1940. He was a great addition to that staff. He was also a photographer and took most of the pictures for the 1941 and 1942 school annuals. (The annuals stopped during the war years, and the 1942 annual was the last published for several years). He was deaf and wore a hearing aid. The receiver was huge, attached to his undershirt. Occasionally, some of the boys would tease Pap by just mouthing their words. Mr. Sample would then become quite excited and frustrated and he would go through quite a rigmarole to increase the sound on his hearing aid. He taught drafting, journalism, etc., and I took every kind of class that he taught. We were quite sad when he wrecked his 1934 Chrysler Airflow automobile on the bridge in Likely, because he loved to take his students on little field trips in that auto. I miss him. Hope to see you all next week. Ron Morgan

March 13, 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 February 24, 2005 issue. Looking Back 111 Years Ago 1894 ALTURAS FOLKS planning a trip to Lakeview should allow at least two and a half days for the trip. The snow is now very deep and the best progress that can be made is 20 miles per day�. Temperatures have been below zero all week in Alturas. This is unusually cold weather for mid-February in Modoc�. George Washington�s birthday was not unlike all other days, except the school children and the teachers had the day off and a flag was flown over the courthouse and the school house. 91 Years Ago � 1914 WESTERN PACIFIC has finished laying a track from Susanville to Westwood and it is now believed the Southern Pacific will extend its track north through Modoc County soon�. J.P. Callaghan has been elected president of Engine Co. No. 1 of the Alturas Fire Department�. J.W. Crowl has announced plans to build a bathhouse at the hot springs on Kelley Ranch near Canby. He will no doubt reap a fair profit from it during the summer season, as it is just a nice auto ride from Alturas when the roads are good. 71 Years Ago � 1934 THE CWA (Civil Works Administration) will demobilize its workers. About 55 men will be out off work in Modoc because of this and the 30 cents per hour (per worker) payroll will be badly missed in the community�. The Alturas Rifle and Pistol Club has planted 100 grown pheasants on the XL and Cy Kelley ranches. My Record is just not arriving in any sequence this past month. I have contacted the Record office about this matter but as yet, have had no reply form them. Spring has sprung here in the Sacramento Valley. This past week the temperatures have been in the mid 80�s and it actually felt hot. However, we understand that rain is on the horizon and that the temperatures will drop to their regular levels of 60�s starting this next week. Kelley baths were one of three developed hot spring swimming operations, near Alturas, when I was a youngster. The other two were the Williams baths, just on the Alturas side of Likely, and the Essex baths at Cloverswale. Each had good attendance in the summer when Dr. Stiles would put the Pit River off limits because of typhoid fever threats. The old Pit River really slowed down to a crawl during the summer month Kirk Williams had a dam on the river on his property; just a continuation east of Modoc Street, and it was a delightful place to swim. Unfortunately, Kirk did not like anybody trespassing so our swimming there was after he was abed and hopefully asleep. Kirk was really an extremely nice and considerate man, and I am sure he knew of the swimming. Hope to see you all again next week. Ron Morgan

Sherain, Can you please contact Ralph. Billie ~~~~~~ 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: Ralph Corbett To: Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Sent: Friday, March 11, 2005 9:38 AM Subject: Sherain Billie, Please send me the eamail address for Sherain in Lakeview. Thanks Ralph

As we have finished the Big Valley Series, we are going to do the last three rolls of the Surprise Valley Record (1926-1936). Then most likely will start on the Plaindealer. Billie ~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Modoc County, California "The Last Frontier" www.rh2o.com/modoc --- Our outgoing mail is checked by Norton AntiVirus.

James Robert Smelcer Life-long Adin resident and civic supporter, James Robert Smelcer passed away of natural causes unexpectedly at his home Sunday, Feb. 27, 2005. Mr. Smelcer was born August 6, 1929, in Adin, CA to Oliver Peter and Imogene (Blair) Smelcer. He graduated with a small, close-knit class from Adin High school in 1947. From the time he was a young boy, he enjoyed hunting, hiking, and later driving in the mountains. He married Josephine Fern Howard of Red Bluff, CA on June 25, 1951 in Reno, NV. The two shared over 53 years of marriage, making Adin their home throughout the years, with the exception of Jim's military service. A veteran of the U.S. Army, as a Private, Mr. Smelcer was wounded and captured by the Chinese who took him as a prisoner of war for 42 days during the Korean War. Upon his discharge in 1953 and return to Adin, he went to work in the lumber industry with Edgerton Brothers and Clear Pine Products of Nubieber until the mill closed its operations. His work in the lumber industry spanned over 40 years. He also spent the latter nine years working with the U.S. Forest Service as a fire lookout on Round Mountain and Manzanita lookouts, from which he retired in 2001. Mr. Smelcer was a leader and core member of the VFW, putting up the flags for holidays and special occasions, and serving for many years as the sexton for the Adin Cemetery. He was an active member of the Adin Volunteer Fire Department, Veterans of Foreign Wars Adin Post, a great supporter and fan of Big Valley school sports, also an avid San Francisco Giants and San Francisco 49'ers fan, and an avid Bingo player. On his 73rd birthday, he attended the Giants ball game where in the seventh inning stretch, his daughter Genie had arranged for a "Happy Birthday Jim Smelcer" to be shown in the billboard lights. Jim was so surprised, he turned to everyone around and said, "Hey, That's Me!" He had many long-time friends, as a respected and dear member of his community. He will be greatly missed by his family, friends and community. His community and every dog knew Jim from his daily walks, with his kind word of hello, or with a smile and wave as folks drove by, or as he stopped to pet every dog on his route. "He had a kind heart for animals and was a friend to every dog," described his son Jimmy. A memorial service was held at 11 a.m. Friday, March 4 at the Community Center in Adin, followed by VFW Post 714 Color Guard. The Rev. Jeff Bidwell of Bieber conducted the service, followed by a potluck reception at the Community Center. Mr. Smelcer is survived by his wife Josephine "Josie" Smelcer of Adin; son Jim "Jimmy" Smelcer and wife Mary of Ashland, OR and their two sons Keith and Kyle Smelcer; his daughter Genie Bone and husband Tom of Danville, CA.; two sisters, Alice Criss of Adin and Margaret "Peg" Vanderlaan of Sacramento, CA and brother Pete Smelcer of Burney. He was preceded in death by his parents. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Humane Society, High Plateau Humane Society, P.O. Box 1383, Alturas, CA 96101; Merle West Cancer Center, 2610 Uhrmann Rd., Klamath Falls, OR 97601 or to the American Heart Association, 1372 Longfellow Ave., Chico, Ca. 95926. Services were under the direction of Kerr Mortuary of Alturas. Darrell L. Ferguson Memorial services were held for Darrell L. Ferguson (Fergie) of Cedarville, CA on March 9, 2005 at the Cedarville Community Church. Dr. Ben Zandstra officiated. Son-in-law Guy Ascherman officiated at the graveside. Mr. Ferguson died March 5, 2005 at home, surrounded by his family. He was 79. Fergie was born in Smith Center, Kansas, on March 31, 1925 to Harvey and Nora Ferguson. He was the sixth of eight children. Fergie had his first job at age 14, driving an ambulance. Later, he came to Modoc as a truck driver on a road crew. While in Modoc he married Dolores Rinehart and they made their home in Cedarville. Three children were born to them. Fergie worked as a heavy equipment operator, ranch hand, as well as owned and operated two ranches with his father-in-law Earl Rinehart where they raised horses, cattle and hay together in Surprise Valley and Long Valley, Nevada. He also loved to buckaroo for the Alkali Cattle Company. In his later years, some of his favorite times were fishing with his son Dusty and his good friend George Stucey and gathering wood for winter Fergie is survived by his wife Dolores of 57 years. His three children and their families, Dusty and Margret Ferguson of Vya, NV; Eddie and Vicki Hill of Lake City, CA; Guy and Anita Ascherman of Redding, CA. There were also seven grandchildren, Dustin and wife Renee of Hubbard, OR; Stephanie Renee Ferguson of Santa Barbara, CA; Michael Ferguson of Santa Barbara, CA; Darrel Hill of Lake City, CA; Brian Ascherman and wife Ruth of Redding, CA; Jeremiah and wife Traci of Redding, CA; Josh Ascherman and wife Jocelyn of Santa Cruz, CA; and six great grandchildren. There were four grandchildren, four brothers, and three sisters who preceded him in death. Fergie will be greatly missed by his family and friends. Memorial donations may be made to Surprise Valley Hospital, and to the Hugh Currin House in Klamath Falls, OR. Dorothy Anne Chase A memorial service for Dorothy Anne (Barrett) Chase will be held on March 17, 2005 at 11 a.m. at the El Cajon Mortuary, 684 South Mollison Ave., El Cajon, CA. Mrs. Chase passed away February 27, 2005. She was 62 years of age. Born Dorothy Anne Barrett in San Diego, CA. on May 18, 1942, she lived in the San Diego area, Imperial, CA and Alturas, CA. In addition to being a loving and devoted wife and mother, Mrs. Chase worked as a secretary, office manager and instructor until her retirement five years ago. "She liked everyone she met and everyone who knew her, loved her," describe family members. She is survived by her husband of 43 years, Stacy Chase of Alturas; daughter Diane Obeso and grandsons Thomas and Jamie; son David and wife Shaundra and granddaughters Danyell, Devin and Shelby; mother Josephine Barrett; mother-in-law Vera Becht; brother Robert and wife Linda and children Tim, Tammi, Tom and Terry; sister Judy Grayston and husband Joe and children Jodi and Gina; sister Joanne Bishop and husband Bill and children Michael and Jessie; numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and in-laws in San Diego and across the U.S. and by friends, wherever she resided. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to St. Madeleine Sophie's Center for the Handicapped, 2119 East Madison Ave., El Cajon, CA 92019-1111. John Sanders, Jr. A memorial service for long-time Surprise Valley resident John Sanders, Jr. of Cedarville, was held Friday, March 4 at 7 p.m. at the Community Church in Cedarville. Dr. Ben Zandstra will officiate. Mr. Sanders passed away February 28, 2005, at the Surprise Valley Hospital in Cedarville, CA. He was born to Grannison M. and Jesse (Priutt) Sanders on August 24, 1920 in Santa Paula, CA. As a young boy he moved to Boise, Idaho, but finished high school in Long Beach, CA. He served with the Army Paratroopers 101st Airborne Division and fought at the Battle of the Bulge and Bastogne, France, serving from Dec. 17,1941 until his discharge on Dec. 4, 1945. Mr. Sanders was working on his unfinished book, documenting his war experiences. He always wanted to be a ranch hand and loved being outdoors, but he went to work for a well known cement company in Costa Mesa, CA. after his return from military service. He worked there for many years, until he retired in 1970 and moved to Surprise Valley. He worked for John Laxague as a ranch hand for 17 years, then left the valley for Sun Valley, NV. for two years, before returning to Surprise Valley. He loved western music and had an extensive collection of tapes. He and Leona Phipps were married on June 26, 1959 in Las Vegas, Nevada and shared 47 years of marriage. He is survived by his wife Leona of Cedarville; their children Linda Johns of Kelso, WA; James Asher of Cedarville; Mona Foster of Victorville, CA; Ernest Asher of Auburn, WA; Diana Roberts of Perris, CA. and a multitude of grandchildren and great-grandchildren in Chicago, Washington, Oregon and California. Services were under the direction of Kerr Mortuary. Death Notice: Johnny W. Chapman Johnny Willard Chapman, a native Modocer, passed away March 7, 2005, at Surprise Valley Hospital in Cedarville, CA. Mr. Chapman was 67 years old and had lived most of his life in Modoc County. Graveside services will be conducted by the Alturas Veterans organizations at the Alturas Cemetery on Saturday, March 12 at 1 p.m. Mr. Chapman's obituary will follow in a future issue Modoc County Record – March 10, 2005 Addie Rose Mulkey Martin Addie Rose Mulkey Martin, 91, died at her home in Alturas, Calif., Feb. 28, 2005. Rose was born Sept. 26, 1913. She attended grammar schools in Davis Creek, Willow Ranch, Calif., and Union Grade School on the west side of Goose Lake. She graduated with honors from Lakeview High School in 1931. After graduation she worked for Towers Soda Fountain and for an attorney, Mr. McKinney, in Lakeview. She married Blaine Thornley Martin on Jan. 11, 1934, in Alturas. In later years she worked for the new U.S. Post Office in Willow Ranch and became postmaster in the spring of 1950. In 1955 she moved with her family to Hyampom, Calif., Trinity County, where she worked for Fosters Grocery Store. Rose finished her working career in Hayfork, Calif., Trinity County, at the U.S. Postal Department and retired in 1983. Rose loved to spend time with her family whom she dearly loved. She had a passion for gardening, playing pinochle and traveling to the coast. She loved reading a good novel and was a member of the Sisters of Pythian affiliated with the Masonic Lodge. Her husband preceded her in death on March 18, 1984. In November 1998 she moved to Alturas to live with her daughter Myrnalee Harden and son-in-law Ron. She was preceded in death by husband, Ron; parents, Grover and Georgia Howell Mulkey; one sister; and two brothers. She is survived by her three daughters and two sons-in-law, Myrnalee and Ron Harden of Alturas, Judy Martin of Alturas and Donna and Bart Scrivner of Lakeview; nine grandchildren, Ronnie Harden, Jr., of Alturas, Suzanne Eilts of Redding, Calif., Sean Harden of Burney, Pam Bosiger of Redding, Karen Lovell of Sacramento, Calif., Lauri Parent of Sacramento, Bart Scrivener of Bend, Debra Scrivner of Redmond, Teena Cobian of Lakeview; 16 great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren; sister, Louise Huff of Hayfork; and many nieces and nephews. A memorial service was Monday, March 7 at Kerr Mortuary in Alturas. Dr. Ben Zandstra officiated. In lieu of flowers a donation may be made to Modoc County Medical Center Ambulance Crew or to the Modoc Senior Citizens Center, 906 W. Fourth St. Alturas, CA 96101. Inurnment will take place at a later date at the Alturas Cemetery. James Heryford Ousley James Heryford Ousley, 87, passed away Sunday, Feb. 13, 2005, at Midway Hospital, Los Angeles. Ousley was born Sept. 13, 1917, in Lakeview to Abner "Abe" J. and Amy Heryford Ousley. His parents raised him in Lakeview, and he graduated from the University of Oregon. He lived for over 50 years in Los Angeles. Ousley was single. He was a member of the Jonathan Club in Los Angeles and the Elks Club (Lakeview Lodge No. 1536). He is mourned by cousins and numerous friends. Ousley left his entire estate, estimated at more than $5 million, which includes property in downtown Lakeview, in trust for the benefit of the Amy Heryford Ousley and James Heryford Ousley Educational Fund. Income from the fund will be used to provide scholarships for graduates of Klamath and Lake county high schools attending public universities and colleges in Oregon. Graveside services were at 1 p.m., Tuesday, March 8, at Forest Lawn Cemetery, Glendale, Calif. 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BIG VALLEY GAZETTE – BIEBER, LASSEN COUNTY, CAL. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 6, 1906 Bert Pratt and wife left Monday for their new home at Mohawk, on the Sierra Valley Railroad, on which road Bert holds a position. BORN BEGLEY – In Bieber, Cal., Nov 29th, 1906, to the wife of S. D. Begley, a son LOOKOUT NEWS ITEMS Dr. Cate was called to Lookout one day last week to see Sell Van Sant, who had an attack of pneumonia, but is now much improved. George H. Knight has been in charge of the store this past week in the absence of George Walker, who was called to Adin during the illness and death of his infant son. (1:4) COUNTY SEAT ITEMS John Packard is acting as Deputy Sheriff during the disability of F. S. Strong, who has not recovered from his paralytic stroke. Jay Harrison, who a short time ago, stood off Constable Torrey of Standish with a revolver, has not been apprehended since he strode away from the officer, who was only armed with a warrant. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 13, 1906 A son of William Knox has been suffering with pneumonia, but is now rapidly improving. Seward Kresge, who has had charge of the Canby Store will soon return with his family to Adin, having resigned his position at the former place. – Adin Argus BORN NORWOOD – At Stockton, Cal., Dec 5, 1906, to the wife of J. W. Norwood, a son LASSEN COUNTY DIRECTORY COUNTY OFFICERS Superior Judge F. A. Kelley Sheriff T. W. Wilson Clerk George L. Tomb Assessor C. E. Emerson Treasurer W. P. Hall Recorder W. W. Sharp District Attorney H. D. Burroughs School Supt. J. F. Dixon Surveyor James Branham Coroner V. Perry SUPERVISORS First District I. N. Jones Second District Steve Bass Third District J. L. Fisher Fourth District W. D. Packwood Fifth District W. F. Spalding MODOC COUNTY DIRECTORY COUNTY OFFICERS Superior Judge John E. Raker Sheriff B. B. Street Clerk L. S. Smith Assessor E. D. Mulkey Treasurer M. Pinkney Recorder E. G. Scammon Tax Collector J. Todd Bonner District Attorney E. C. Bonner School Supt. Miss Nellie Forrest Coroner J. T. Meredith SUPERVISORS First District John Bucher Second District Jno. Fritz Third District John Dawson Fourth District J. D. Flournoy Fifth District D. B. Kane THURSDAY, DECEMBER 20, 1906 Minnie Ricketts arrived home Tuesday evening from Oregon, having been called home by the illness of her mother, Mrs. R. A. Ricketts. Guy S. Brown left Saturday morning for an extended visit to his folks in Virginia. He goes from here to San Francisco and from there, takes a steamer to Panama, crossing the isthmus, will land at Kingston, Jamaica, and on the New York. Mr. Brown expects to be gone five months. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 27, 1906 BREAKS HER ARM Miss Jennie Wood, Stenographer in the offices of the McCormick – Saeltzer Company, had her arm broken while skating at the Armory rink Thursday night. Miss Wood was skating with another lady and slipped and fell in such a way that her right arm was broken near the wrist. Two other ladies fell at the same time but were uninjured. Miss Wood is a member of the Medley social club that was having its regular weekly skating meet at the rink. – Shasta Courier Ollie Gibbins arrived here on the stage Tuesday from Oakland, where he has been for several months. He went on to Lookout, where his family resides. PROMINENTLY MENTIONED The Reno Journal, in writing up the resources of Nevada and its prominent citizens, has the following to say of James T. Boyd, our former townsman: James T. Boyd is a native of New Orleans, LA, and in that historic old town, he was reared and received his early education. Removing with his parents to California 1878, he completed his education in that State and commenced the study of law. In 1890, he was admitted to the bar in California and immediately commenced the practice of his profession. Mr. Boyd first came to Reno in 1901 and became associated with A. N. Salisbury in the legal firm of Boyd & Salisbury. In the space of five years, he has become closely identified with the best interests of the city, county and State, and has numerous mining interests in the various new camps, important property interests in Reno, which he is improving and he represents as secretary more than twenty leading companies of the state. He is the attorney for the following large mercantile and financial institutions: The Bank of Nevada, the Nevada Mills Company, the McKissick estate, the Reno Brewing Company and more than thirty mining companies. Never blind to the duties of good citizenship, Mr. Boyd, at the last Democratic convention for State Senator, and his fitness for the office, to which he was elected, is apparent to all who know him. BORN STEIGER – At Adin, Cal., Dec 14, 1906, to the wife of Clarence M. Steiger, a son NOTE: This is the end of this roll of film. ~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Modoc County, California "The Last Frontier" www.rh2o.com/modoc --- Our outgoing mail is checked by Norton AntiVirus.

BIG VALLEY GAZETTE – BIEBER, LASSEN COUNTY, CAL. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 1906 Mr. A. Smith has received his appointment as postmaster and entered upon his duties today. Dr. Bradshaw and family have ordered the Gazette to be sent to Orange, Orange County, where they are now located. Ama Dollarhide and mother was here Monday on their way to Fall River after their furniture. They have located in Surprise Valley. Virgil McClure arrived here yesterday from Stockton on his way to Klamath Falls, having been called home by the serious illness of his mother. Attorney Francis J. Heaney, who made a reputation through his successful prosecution of the Oregon land fraud cases for the Federal Government, has been appointed Deputy District Attorney for San Francisco. The appointment was made for the purpose of undertaking the prosecution of various charges of graft made against various municipal officials of San Francisco. Attorney Heaney will be assisted in the work by united States Secret Service Agent William Burns, one of the best known operators in the Government Secret Service and who was associated with Heaney in working up the land fraud cases. Rudolph Spreckels is said to have undertaken to collect the necessary funds and the prosecution will be made through the office of the District Attorney. Halloween was observed here sometime Tuesday night, with the customary pranks and will here mention that we would like to get our steps back belonging to the back door. BORN WENDT – At Lake Creek, OR, Oct 29, 1906, to the wife of Henry Wendt, a son The Alturas – Lakeview stage was overturned last Saturday, a short distance south of Alturas, breaking the driver’s arm and bruising up the passengers. M. C. Dungan has deeded to Thomas B. Walker the Simpson mill-site in the northeast quarter of the southwest quarter of section 5, township 35 north, range 4 east, lying about twelve miles southwest of Fall City. The consideration was $2000. – Searchlight Things are booming at the Diamond Match factory and the gigantic plant of the match department is working to its full capacity. Three match making machines are now in full operation and the number of burn sticks, which are being turned out is marvelous, says the Chico Enterprise. Each of these three machines make four hundred gross of matches a day, which meaning not matches, but boxes of matches, making in all some 172,800 boxes. In each box, there is an average of 100 matches, which means a total of 17,280,000 matches. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 1906 DEATH OF CHARLES C. CARLTON Last Sunday evening at 8 o’clock, Charles C. Carlton, one of our most respected citizens, passed away after only four days illness. Wednesday, he was taken with capillary bronchitis, a disease he had suffered with before and although he had the best of medical attendance, nothing could be done owing to his age and enfeebled condition. Mr. Carlton was for thirty years foreman for Cox & Clark, on the Dixie Ranch and was widely known as a man of business ability and possessed genial ways that made for him a legion of friends. About two and a half years ago, he resigned his position with Cox & Clark and bought property in Bieber and has since made this his home. Deceased was aged 62 years at the time of his death and leaves two daughters and two sons, none of whom were here at the time of his demise. The funeral took place Tuesday forenoon from the M. E. Church, services being conducted by Rev. Harry Perks and the remains laid to rest in the Hillside cemetery. (1:4) Jake Layman left this morning for Oakland. A CASE OF SUICIDE On Saturday evening Deputy Coroner, A. K. Philbrook received word that the remains of a man had been found a short distance below Milford. Between that place and the McDermott ranch. There is a rocky knoll and it was the summit of this knoll that the suicide selected as the spot to end his career. A jury was summoned and Dr. Gerichten held an autopsy. From all facts adduced it would seem that the man came to his death by a bullet wound in the head, self inflicted and from the condition of the body, the deed was committed about three months ago. The remains were those of a very large man and he was between forty and fifty years of age. He wore a pair of overalls, black and white stripped shirt and rough brogan shoes. His coat and hat were removed and lay several feet distant. One notice feature about the hat was the fact that a part of the rim was removed. His hair was of light color and the face smooth shaven. A knife and piece of tobacco were all the pockets contained. – Lassen Mail (4:1) Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Norwood and family took their departure last Friday morning for Stockton, where they expect to make their home. Some two months ago a stage team while being hitched up, at Hayden Hill, got away and only one horse afterwards was found. It was supposed that the other had died as no trace of the animal could be found. Last week the horse was found in the junipers between here and Hayden Hill all but dead. The poor beast still had on the harness and the collar had worn the horse’s neck in a frightful manner. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 1906 WEDDING BELLS A party composed of Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Packwood, Miss Mabel Null and H. E. Wood left Monday afternoon for Alturas and on their arrival there, Wednesday, the marriage of Frederick Bucher and Miss Mabel Null was solemnized. Miss Null is one of Big Valley’s accomplished and popular young ladies, while the groom was and raised in Surprise Valley and is the son of Supervisor Bucher of Fort Bidwell and is regarded as one of Surprise Valley’s promising young men. The young couple will make Surprise Valley their future home. The Gazette extends congratulations and predicts future prosperity for the young couple. C. C. Grove, a brother-in-law of Mrs. W. D. Packwood and O. B. Allingham, both of Fulton, Sonoma County, arrived here last night. After a visit at this place, they will go to Southern Oregon before returning home. Clarence Ayers of Waterville, Washington and Miss Cora Hollenbeck of Fall River were married at the latter place, last Sunday. Mr. Ayers is a brother of our former townsman, M. J. Ayers and is well known here. The bride is also well known here, having at one time been a resident of this valley. They will make their home in Washington, where the Gazette joins their many friends in wishing them a happy and prosperous life. D. Oilar of Little Hot Spring Valley was over the first of the week. Andy Arnett and wife of Hayden Hill passed through town Tuesday on their way to Fall River. H. B. Read, a mining man of Kennett, was a visitor here yesterday on his return from a trip to Southern Oregon. Major-General W. R. Shafter, retired, died at Bakersfield on November 12, of pneumonia. He was a veteran of the civil war and the war with Spain. Mrs. Virgie Sherman, While returning from a visit to her brother, Charles James, at Glenburn last Friday, was taken suddenly ill and was unable to come farther than McArthur. She recovered sufficiently to return home the first of the week. Mrs. Fred Waters took her departure on Monday morning for her home in San Diego County. She was accompanied by her mother, Mrs. William Gerig, Sr., who goes for an extended visit in Southern California. Mrs. Gerig has been in poor health for sometime and it is hoped the change of climate will prove beneficial. They were accompanied to the railroad by William Gerig. NOW ON THE LINE The automobile of J. C. and George B. Long, purchased for use on the Doyle-Susanville line, came from Reno the first of the week and wet out from here Wednesday morning on the initial trip. It is a White steamer, designed for passenger service and will, when the road is understood by the driver, greatly reduce the time between these points. The traveling public will appreciate this better service and commend the enterprise of the proprietors of the line. – Advocate C. Babcock left Monday for Red Bluff. He will be absent for sometime. Dr. S. D. Sheppard has moved to Glenburn, Shasta County, where he will practice his profession. Mrs. Erv Carpenter died very suddenly at her home in Adin last Saturday evening. We have been unable to learn the particulars. (5:1) One of the Terry Lumber Company’s mills, at Round Mountain, was destroyed a few days ago by a cloud burst carrying away the dam of a reservoir situated some distance up the canyon from the mills. Trees and shrubbery were swept down the canyon onto the mill and the building and machinery were scattered along the creek for a distance of a hundred yards. The other mill and 2,000,000 feet of lumber, which stood south of the mill, were not touched by the flood. COUNTY SEAT ITEMS Sully Duvall, an old resident of the valley, died suddenly at the County Hospital last Saturday evening. On Thursday of last week an Indian called Alex Tom was arrested and jailed for killing deer out of season. It is said that he was released on payment of a fine. On Monday morning last, F. S. Strong, the deputy Sheriff and jailer was stricken with paralysis. He remains unconscious and speechless; the physician considers his case to be a serious and dangerous one. Constable Torrey, of Standish, delivered a half-breed Indian to the jailer one-day last week for house breaking and disorderly conduct at that place. The prisoner awaits trial and his accomplice, Hugh Hough, who skipped out, is sought for. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 1906 C. C. Grove and O. R. Allingham departed Monday for Klamath Falls, Oregon, for a short visit in that section. They will return here before going to their homes in Sonoma County. Mrs. H. L. Cain has sold her residence property on North Pine Street to County Clerk elect, George E. Bassett and the household effects of the latter were moved in from DeWitt Tuesday. – Lassen Advocate J. T. Boyd, our former townsman, was elected State Senator in Nevada at the recent election. Andy Arnett arrived here Tuesday from Hayden Hill, accompanied by his sister-in-law, Miss Hainey, who was on her way to Kennett. Bert Pratt arrived here on Tuesday from Mohawk, Plumas County, for a brief visit with friends. Bert is now employed as fireman on the N. C. O. railroad. R. D. Maplesden, the well known nursery-man of Albany, Oregon, was here last Saturday. Mr. Maplesden was so unfortunate as to lose his team and buggy in the recent fire at Lakeview. J. G. Gamma and Walter Bagwell were business visitors in Susanville last week, from which place Mr. Bagwell departed for San Francisco and other lower country points. Mr. Gamma returned home the latter part of the week accompanied by his daughter, Rosa. P. L. McDaniel, a resident of the Lookout section, was in town Tuesday. L. J. Hansen recently returned from a trip to Portland, Oregon and Walla Walla, Washington and states that he is very favorably impressed with those sections. Fred Bucher, son of Supervisor Bucher of Bidwell and Miss Mabel Null, of Bieber, were married in Alturas today. Mr. and Mrs. Packwood, of Bieber and Mr. and Mrs. Monroe, of Bidwell, were also present, being relatives of the contracting parties. We wish the young couple a long life of happiness. – New Era John Finley came to town yesterday and was taken down with an attack of pneumonia. – Adin Argus Miss Lottie O’Malley, the youngest daughter of Professor John O’Malley, who has appeared here a number of times in vaudeville performances, was married in Sacramento last Thursday to Mr. M. J. Foley. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 1906 PRATT – PAULK NUPTIALS The home of Mr. and Mrs. S. H. Paulk was the scene, last Sunday evening, of a very pretty wedding, when the Rev. Harry Perks linked together the lives of Albert C. Pratt and Nina A. Paulk. The marriage was witnessed by a large number of relatives and friends and after the ceremony, a sumptuous wedding supper was served. The bride was raised in Big Valley and has numerous friends and admirers, while the groom is a steady, an industrious young man and is employed on the Sierra Valley railroad as fireman. The happy couple will remain here several days before leaving for their future home at Mohawk. Many pretty as well as useful presents were received from well wishing friends. Sheriff Wilson and wife arrived here Saturday evening from Susanville, having been called by the serious illness of Mrs. George Thompson, Mrs. Wilson’s mother. The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Dan Fox is suffering with pneumonia. MILLVILLE EDITOR TAKES A BRIDE The home of Mrs. Smith in Boardman Addition, this city, was the scene a happy wedding Sunday night, when Philip Cumiskey, editor of the Millville Tidings, stood up before justice of the Peace Carr and were made man and wife. The wedding was witnessed by only the immediate relatives of the contracting parties. After the ceremony, the party partook of a wedding supper and Mr. and Mrs. Cumiskey departed on the night train for Marysville, where they will spend a couple of weeks before returning to Millville, where they will make their home. – Redding Shasta Courier A. K. Philbrook has purchased the undertaking parlors of George L. Tomb in Susanville. Leo Craddock was in town a couple of days the first of the week bringing in a drummer. Leo is now making his home at Klamath Falls. Adin Argus: The Board of Supervisors after the first of the year will consist of George C. Turner, J. G. Conklin, J. Mulkey, J. B. Estes, and John Bucher, four Democrats and one Republican. W. A. Loveland and Miss E. A. Sherman, both from the vicinity of Adin, were married in Alturas on the 14th inst. Mrs. George Thompson was taken with pneumonia last Friday and for a time was in a critical condition, but at this writing, the lady is much improved. COUPLE FROM MODOC MARRIES Miss Nellie Forrest, Superintendent of public Instruction in Modoc County, Cal. and Edward Ivory, a wealthy stockman of the same section, arrived in Reno yesterday and after calling on Mrs. William Wilson of the Wilson Hotel, an old friend of theirs, announced the fact that they had come to Reno to be married and that their friends in Modoc County would be surprised to hear the news. The bride to be hastened to assure her friend that the match was no elopement and that the parents of the two contracting persons were advised of the matter, but they came to Reno she said to get away from the fuss and flurry of a home wedding among a host of well wishing friends. The nuptials will be celebrated this morning by Father Horgan in Sparks and the bride will be attended by Miss Kitty Ivory, who will be bridesmaid. A brother of the bridegroom, John Ivory, will be best man and only a few intimate friends will witness the ceremony. – Reno Journal, Nov 22 ~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Modoc County, California "The Last Frontier" www.rh2o.com/modoc --- Our outgoing mail is checked by Norton AntiVirus.

BIG VALLEY GAZETTE – BIEBER, LASSEN COUNTY, CAL. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 4, 1906 Earl Brownell was taken down with pneumonia the first of the week. At this writing, he is greatly improved and it is thought that in a few days he will be up and around again. Mrs. O. A. Trowbridge was in Bieber Friday from Lookout, where she is on a visit to relatives and friends. Mr. and Mrs. Trowbridge are in the mercantile business at Bandon, Ore. and well pleased with their new home. George Bassett, Democratic nominee for County Clerk, while coming in from Susanville Saturday, had his buggy completely wrecked by his team running away. When this side of Hayden Hill, one of the lines broke and as a result, he now supports a new buggy, while looking after his political interests. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 11, 1906 COUNTY SEAT ITEMS The trial of Naylor, formerly of Hayden Hill, was called in the Superior Court on Wednesday of this week before a jury. Undertaker Tomb brought in the body of a Chinaman the first of the week, who died suddenly of heart failure. He had been employed as cook at the Collier home on Hayden Hill. The body was interred in the cemetery at this place. (1:4) On Saturday of last week, one A. L. Martin was arrested and brought to jail on suspicion of having burglarized the Emerson store at Standish. While under arrest and in charge of an officer, he was struck on the forehead with a revolver by a man named Adams, causing a bad and dangerous wound. C. H. Merrill was taken ill last Friday and up to this writing, is still confined to his bed. We hope to give notice of his convalescence next issue. At the last session of the Board of Supervisors, A. H. Waller, N. Bieber and A. Smith were appointed a Board of Fire Commissioners for the town of Bieber. Their duties will be to provide means for protection against fire and we can shortly expect something doing along this line. OBITUARY The following obituary notice of Richard S. Rucker, whose death occurred at Fall River Mills, October 1st, 1906 and who was well known here, we take from the Fall River Tidings: Richard S. Rucker was born in Marion County, Missouri, December 21, 1836, being the elder of a family of twelve children and four brothers are now living, all residing in Missouri. They are William, John, George and Price Rucker. MR. Rucker was married on March 9, 1858, to Elizabeth Bouldware, also of Missouri, who now survives him. Four children were born them, only two now living, death taking a --- the others in their infancy. Their son, Walter G. is now living at Big Valley and the daughter, Mrs. James Gooch, has a home in Red Bluff. In 170, Mr. Rucker and family moved to Santa Clara County, Cal., and also spent some years in ---. Later coming to this county and at one time residing at ---. At the time of his death, Mr. Rucker was 69 years, 9 months and 10 days old. Death came at 5 o’clock Monday, October 1 and his funeral took place Wednesday at 1 o’clock in the Odd Fellows cemetery. Following his body was a great multitude of friends. They had gathered to pay him a last farewell. Mr. Rucker was a good neighbor, a true friend, a worthy citizen and always ready to help a good cause. (4:1) (There were parts that could not be read) Fred Bucher arrived here yesterday from his home in Surprise Valley. We have some inside information in regard to Fred’s visit here, but we’re mum – until next week anyway. Fred Waters and wife are here from San Diego County on a visit. Mrs. Water is a daughter of Mrs. William Gerig of this place. BORN WALKER – Near Hayden Hill, Oct 3, 1906, to the wife of Godfrey Walker, a daughter THURSDAY, OCTOBER 18, 1906 Attorney Charles C. Holl returned from Susanville Saturday, where he had been prosecuting the Naylor case. Naylor was convicted of grand larceny. MARRIED KRAMER – MANNING – At Redding, Oct 9, 1906, Mr. William Kramer of Lookout and Miss Rose Manning of Fall River Mills. Dr. E. R. Merrill arrived last week from Sacramento having been called here by the serious illness of his brother, C. H. Merrill. We are pleased to state that Mr. Merrill is rapidly recovering and will probable report his complete recovery in a few weeks. Henry Wendt sold his candy business and barber shop, Monday and will leave the last of the week for Southern Oregon, where he expects to locate. The candy factory was purchased by A. Smith, while the shop was purchased by Henry Burner. Mr. and Mrs. Wendt have made many friends during their residence here who greatly regret their departure. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 25, 1906 DEATH OF H. P. READ The death occurred in this city this morning of H. P. Read. Mr. Read passed away at his home on Western Avenue after suffering several days with an attack of paralysis. He passed away surrounded by his loved ones. Mr. Read was a native of Missouri aged fifty-seven years. He leaves a widow, Mrs. Mattie Read and two sons, Perrin and Abbe Read. H was a brother of the late A. G. Read of Woodland and Dr. G. M. Read of Redding. The deceased lived at Woodland many years and came to Petaluma four years ago. Since a resident of this city, he has made many friends, who will regret to learn of his demise. The funeral will take place Thursday at 1 o’clock from the Christian church. Rev. Denton will officiate. The interment will be in Cypress Hill Cemetery. – Petaluma Courier (1:3) Mr. Read was well known here, having lived near Lookout for years and his death will be regretted by a large number of friends. Dr. Merrill returned to his home in Sacramento last Friday. Charles Merrill, we are pleased to state, is rapidly improving from a severe attack of typhoid fever. Edgar Dunlap has moved his family to town and is occupying the Bradshaw house. Edgar has accepted the position as bookkeeper in N. Bieber’s General Merchandise store and as the arduous duties require an accountant of no mean ability, is proof of Ed’s efficiency. Robert Woodmansee and family moved down from Adin Monday and will reside here permanently, occupying the rooms vacated by Henry Wendt. Mr. Woodmansee has purchased the Barber Shop at this place of H. Burner and will be found at the old stand ready for business. He is a good workman and thoroughly understands the art. ~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Modoc County, California "The Last Frontier" www.rh2o.com/modoc --- Our outgoing mail is checked by Norton AntiVirus.

BIG VALLEY GAZETTE – BIEBER, LASSEN COUNTY, CAL. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 1906 GERIG – HERRICK The home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank McNamer of this city was the scene of a very quiet wedding Wednesday evening when Mr. Charles Gerig and Miss Elsie Herrick were united in the bonds of matrimony. After the services were preformed, a wedding feast was spread consisting of unnumbered delicacies prepared by the dexterous hand of Mrs. McNamer. While the guests were engaged in doing justice to this bountiful spread the boys were engaged in gathering tin cans, shot guns, fire crackers and in fact most anything that would make a noise, at the word go, things began to pop. Mr. Gerig came forth like a man treated the crowd and everything passed off smoothly. The Herald force united in wishing the young people a long and happy married life and may no adverse winds arise during their voyage on the matrimonial sea. - Brewster Herald A little girl belonging to Bieber Jim, Indian, died Sunday and was buried Monday. (5:1) MARRIED STEIGER – SHERMAN – At Alturas, Cal., Sept 5th, 1906, Erv Steiger and Miss Lizzie Sherman, both of Lookout RICH IN COPPER The following is taken from the columns of the Surprise Valley Record: For several years, it has been known that copper abounded to a greater or less extent near Neasham Hill and we are informed last week, Deck Smith of Bidwell was prospecting in that vicinity and ran across a pure copper statue each of Christopher Columbus and Bro. R. L. Sloss. In Columbus’ hand was a copper egg, with which he had illustrated to Queen Isabelle the shape of the earth’s surface. A few feet distant was a handsome boat of copper, with a rudder, masts and sails of pure gold, taken out of the Katie Claim. Just beyond the out-stretched hand of Bro. Sloss, stood a huge copper "schooner" filled to the brim with the best brew of max Fulcher’s sparkling beer, all in copper, made in 1890. It is said that the pathetic look on Bob’s face was tragically touching. Deck drank the beer and took the beat down to the lake, where it will be used as a fishing smack and an adjunct to mud hen hunting and we are not informed as to what he will do with his other discoveries. BORN MITCHELL – At Merrill, OR, Aug 31, 1906, to the wife of M. Mitchell, a son SMITH – At Bieber, Cal., Sept 5, 1906, to t he wife of R. A. Smith, a daughter THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 1906 T. J. Dunlap and James Holl are rusticating in the hills for a few days. THROWN FROM AUTO AND KILLED A dispatch from Oakland to the Bee says: While returning from a trip to San Jose at about 3 o’clock this morning in a heavy touring car, Leo C. Rowley, the owner of the machine and a party of friends were thrown into ditch about a mile and a half east of Alvarado. Rowley was pitched forward over the front wheels of the machine and was instantly killed. The other members of the party were uninjured. Young Rowley was the son of Dr. m. M. Rowley, who resides in Berkley. It is stated that the machine skidded at the point of the accident and went into the ditch. There were six people in the party. Dr. Rowley and family were well known here, having lived in Fall river for a number of years. (5:2) TRAGEDY AT HAYDEN HILL A cook by the name of Kors was shot and instantly killed by officers, Walter Highett and Jim Lang at Hayden Hill Sunday afternoon about 4 o’clock. Kors who is a cook at the Summers Hotel had been drinking all day and raised some disturbance about the hotel, after which he went to the Hayden Hill Saloon and took a couple of shots at Will Snider because the young man refused to dance, one shot grazing his leg. Deputy Sheriff Highett was notified and after deputizing Jim Lang the two officers went to the hotel, where the cook at that time was preparing supper and going into the meat house ordered the man to throw up his hands; but instead of doing as he was ordered, attempted to pull his gun, when the officers shot him. Coroner Perry and Sheriff Wilson were notified and arrived at the Hill Monday. An inquest was held over the remains and the verdict of the jury exonerated the officers. Kors had the reputation of being a bad man and had bragged of killing two men and sending others to the hospital. (5:3) Hale Ricketts and family left yesterday for French Gulch, where they expect to remain. Hale will drive one of the stage lines owned by his uncle. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 1906 PROPERTY CHANGES HANDS A. Smith, the liveryman, purchased the residence property of Mrs. Luima Norwood the first of the week and is now securing signatures to a petition asking for the appointment as postmaster. Mrs. Norwood resigning in his favor. There will probably be difficulty in securing the appointment and Mr. Smith will enter upon his duties sometime next month. Mr. and Mrs. Norwood and family will go to Stockton, where they will spend the winter and may conclude to locate permanently in that city. Mrs. Norwood has been post-mistress here for the past ten years and their departure will be regretted by a large circle of friends. Lame Charley, and Indian doctor of considerable note among his tribe, died last Thursday and was buried Saturday. (5:1) BORN WILLIAMSON – Near Bieber, Cal., Sept 11, 1906, to the wife of B. A. Williamson, a son Anderson News: Attorney J. H. Creighton has been missing from his home in Redding since September 1st and his family and friends are very much alarmed about him. Every effort to locate him has thus far been in vain. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 1906 DEATH OF MRS DITTMAR The following account of the death of Mrs. Amelia Dittmar, which occurred at Redding last Friday, appeared in the Shasta Courier. Mrs. Dittmar was quite well known here, having taught school at this place a number of years ago: Friday last at 3 p. m. the estimable lady fainted away from an attack of cerebral congestion and although the best medical aid was called in consultation and friends hastened to be of service, all earthly effort availed naught. Mrs. Dittmar was a native of this county and before her marriage in 1895, was Miss Amelia Boyd. She was born at Horsetown, May 3, 1865 and has made friends in every locality to which she has been drawn. They are legion and as a consequence, when she decided to accept the nomination for county school superintendent of schools in 1894, she was elected to the coveted position by an overwhelming vote against three contestants and when, after four years of able administration of the county’s educational affairs, she relinquished the position, every teacher in the county had been added to her list of friends. (1:3) It is reported that Mr. W. P. Walker, formerly of this place, has purchased the Jess Hill property near Dana. This is one of the best places in the valley and as Mr. Walker is a very enterprising man, we shall expect to see many improvements. SUDDEN DEATH Word was received here Tuesday shortly after noon that Charles Rice, and old and respected resident of Round Valley, near Adin, had suddenly passed away. Frances Rice, his daughter, had arrived in Bieber Tuesday morning to attend school at this place and after receiving the sad news hurriedly left for her home. The cause of death was heart failure and the remains will be interred in the Adin cemetery today. Mr. Rice owned considerable property in Round Valley and his long residence there made him a wide acquaintance and his sudden death will be a shock to his many friends. (1:4) We failed last week to mention the departure of Mrs. Harve Paulk for Elsimore, Riverside County, where she will stop with her mother, Mrs. M. P. Woodin, for a time. Elmer Paulk and family took their departure yesterday for Bakersfield, where they will spend the winter. They were accompanied below by W. R. Crawford, who has been on a visit to his daughter, Mrs. S. H. Paulk. MARRIED THOMPSON – CADWALLADER – At Redding, Cal., Sept 25, 1906, Peter S. Thompson and Miss Lillian Cadwallader, both of Fall River Mills. JOINER – BROWN – At Redding, Cal., Willis E. Joiner of Pittville to Miss Lydia N. Brown of Dana, Sept 22, 1906. BROWN – McWILLIAMS – At Redding, Cal., Sept 22, 1906, William D. Brown Jr. to Miss Hattie G. McWilliams of Pittville. FERD LaPOINT KILLED Last week the relatives of Ferd LaPoint residing at this place received the sad news of his death, but no particulars. Letters received since, however, convey the information, that it was the result of an accident and occurred in the following manner: He was working at the Black Spar mine about five miles from Rhyolite, Nevada. On Saturday morning, the first of this month, he and another man stepped in the bucket to be lowered into the mine a depth of one hundred feet. When they had descended about 15 feet the bucket commenced to descend very rapidly and the whim man was unable to check its speed. When about 25 feet from the bottom, Ferd fell off the bucket and was instantly killed. In fact, it is thought possible that he had struck the wall of the shaft and been killed even before falling from the bucket. The man who descended with him retained his hold on the bucket and was not injured by the fall. Joseph Ferdinand LaPoint was born in Montreal, Canada in April, 1865 and with his parents moved to this valley when about eight years of age and resided here until he grew to manhood. Although it is now many years since he left this place, he still had many warm friends here who learned of his untimely death with feelings of deep regret. He leaves besides his parents, who reside at Chehalis, Washington, three brother and five sisters to mourn his loss. Of these, one brother, W. A. LaPoint and two sisters, Mrs. O. K. Harbert and Mrs. J. Berthiume, reside in Adin. (4:1) ~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Modoc County, California "The Last Frontier" www.rh2o.com/modoc --- Our outgoing mail is checked by Norton AntiVirus.

BIG VALLEY GAZETTE – BIEBER, LASSEN COUNTY, CAL. THURSDAY, AUGUST 2, 1906 We received a letter from Raymond Calavan last week stating that he was located at Prineville, OR and wished the Gazette sent to that address. Charles C. Caldwell of Canby, died at Winters, Yolo County, July 25th, death being caused by heart failure. (1:4) E. M. Wilson, who has been suffering for several months past with rheumatism, has gone down to the Bassett Hot Springs to try their efficacy. We sincerely hope he may be benefited. – Adin Argus John Walsh, while coming in with a load of freight Monday, overturned on the grade west of town. His team became frightened at some Indians and jumped off the grade, upsetting the wagon. The loss of John will be small. Walter W. Brown, who is associated with his brother, Clyde E. Brown in the Fall River Power Company, has been here the past week soliciting orders for gasoline engines and other machinery. Mr. Brown has a pleasing personality and has met with fairly good success. Mrs. A. F. Bradshaw and the children left for Reno on yesterday morning, where they will join the doctor who has been there the past two or three weeks. The doctor and his wife made many friends during their residence here, of about a year and a half, all of whom regret their departure. – Lassen Mail A dispatch from Reno to the Sacramento Bee says: James T. Boyd, an attorney of Reno, formerly of Susanville, has left for Phoenix, Arizona, in response to a telegram from his uncle, J. T. Boyd, stating that he is being held there without bail and that he is in serious trouble. The elder Boyd is known in Lassen County. THURSDAY, AUGUST 9, 1906 MARRIED AT JANESVILLE Arad Way and bride arrived here last Wednesday from Janesville, on a visit to Mr. Way’s relatives and friends. His marriage on the first inst., was a complete surprise to his many friends here and congratulations are extended by the Gazette. Mr. Way is one of the successful teachers of this county and is also a member of the Board of Education, while his bride is the daughter of H. H. McMurphy of Janesville and is an accomplished young lady. The young couple will reside in Janesville, where Mr. Way has been engaged to teach the school at that place the coming winter. CARD OF THANKS We desire to extend our sincere thanks to the friends and neighbors, who so kindly assisted us during the sickness and at the death of our beloved husband and father. Mrs. Rachel Hardin and Family A postal card from Charles Bean directs us to send the Gazette to Waterville, Washington, where he has located. A. B. Chase and wife of Adin passed through here Monday en route to the railroad. Mr. and Mrs. Chase will go to Los Angeles, where they expect to make their future home. G. H. Hamersly, the miller, came down from New Pine Creek, arriving here Tuesday evening. He will again have charge of the Flour Mill at this place, which starts up in a few days. M. V. Nave, father of Ora Nave, stopped here Saturday night from Hayden Hill on his way to Redding. He was taken sick while here and laid over several days before continuing on his journey. Will Kenyon left for Hayden Hill Monday, where he will dispense liquid refreshments in the Hayden Hill Saloon. Thomas Cummins and wife arrived here Friday from Surprise valley on a visit to Thomas Summers and family. Mr. Cummins is one of the wealthy landowners in Yolo County. The Rev. and Mrs. Harry Perks hereby desire to express their gratitude to all those who have helped by their subscriptions and placing us on the line. The phone is now in and we are enjoying the convenience and pleasure of it. Henry Hardin, one of the oldest settlers in this county, died on the 3d inst., at his home on the Bench, the old gentleman had been in poor health for sometime and his advanced age made it impossible for him to recover. He leaves four sons and two daughters to mourn his loss. (5:2) THURSDAY, AUGUST 16, 1906 Mart Fitzwater has bought out the interest of W. H. Estes in the old stand and is now sole proprietor. Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Calavan are both quite sick at their home in the lower end of the valley. W. R. Jones is quite ill at his home on the west-side. We hope to hear of his recovery soon. Andy Eades is in town from the north. Andy is a possible candidate for Supervisor in his district. The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. M. Williams has been seriously ill for several days, but is now some improved. H. N. Skadan, Democratic candidate for Sheriff, is here from Susanville looking over the political field. This is Mr. Skadan’s first visit in twenty years to this valley and says that he hardly recognized many places. Frank Naylor, a miner from Hayden Hill, was placed under arrest here Sunday, after word had been received from the mining camp that he was wanted for beating a board bill and also for stealing three checks from a man by the name of Pete Frisch. Naylor left the Hill Saturday going to Adin, where he indorsed and cashed two of the checks, arriving here Saturday evening. He was taken back tot he Hill Monday and given a hearing, conducted by Deputy District Attorney Holl and was bound over to appear before the Superior Court. A dispatch from Alturas says: Considerable disappointment is being left here owing to the stopping of construction work on the Northern California and Oregon at Likely. All of the teams and men have been discharged and sent home. The construction crew encountered a body of indian homesteads over which it was supposed a right of way had been secured. But the natives now refuse to grant the privilege and the company is held up until permission is secured from Washington. How far this will go toward interfering with the building of the road to this point is not known, but even the temporary stoppage is annoying. Mrs. Emma Le Doux has been sentenced to hang on October 19th. THURSDAY, AUGUST 23, 1906 LOOKOUT NEWS ITEMS R. L. Nichols’ parents and sister arrived here on a visit. They live in Hold Hill, OR. A. L. Putney moved his household goods out from Susanville, Tuesday and his family will occupy the Dowell place near the Way farm. Al, we understand, will go south, to be absent sometime. Fred A. Miller and Miss Ella Jackson of Pittville were married at the Emerson last Monday afternoon by Rev. J. F. Price. A number of guests attended the ceremony. The man, Naylor, recently committed to jail by Judge Montgomery of Hayden Hill, is awaiting trial before the Superior Court and the convalescence of District Attorney Burroughs. Amador Thrasher has resigned as driver on the Bieber – Madeline line and is working in Frank Harbert’s livery stable in Adin. C. F. Earle, an old resident of this county, who lives on the Bench in Fall River, is reported critically ill. – LATER – Mr. Earle died at 11:30 yesterday aged 79 years. (5:1) Mrs. George H. Knight, accompanied by Misses Jewel McCoy and Annette Breslauer, left last week to join her husband who is rusticating near Mt. Hebron, Siskiyou County. – Adin Argus Lassen Advocate – there was a terrific hailstorm down in the vicinity of the Lime Kiln Smith place last Saturday. Fortunately, it was limited in extent, as it is reported of great violence. Hi McClellan tells us that Sunday forenoon, in riding over the country, he encountered drifts of hailstones still several inches in depth and that the men at work for George Burke had to run for cover, some of them receiving a severe pelting. Straw hats were riddled and the "bumps" on some of the men’s heads would have driven a phrenologist crazy, if he had not known how they were produced. BORN BABCOCK – Near Bieber, Cal., Aug 22, 1906, to the wife of A. Babcock, a son THURSDAY, AUGUST 30, 1906 The three-year old daughter of J. W. McQueen of Lake Greeno was seriously, if not dangerously burned about the head and arms, by falling on a stove one day last week and was brought to town for medical treatment. Henry Miller, an aged man, residing here, was arrested by the Constable and placed in jail last Saturday evening. Miller’s objections resulted in his receiving bodily injuries, aside from a broken arm ad he was placed in the County Hospital on Monday. Hank Boswell and George Hamersly had quite a mix up Monday with one of A. Smith’s livery rigs and for a time was real exciting. While driving along the road near the Mayhew place, one of the tugs broke loose from the hame, which frightened the team and after a short run got loose from the rig. A broken buggy tongue and a few bruises for the boys, was the result. LOOKOUT NEWS ITEMS Harry Roberts accompanied by his two sisters, left Friday morning for Redding to take in the circus. Harry will bring back a load of fruit. Sheriff Wilson was here from Susanville Friday collecting evidence against Naylor, the man from Hayden Hill charged with grand larceny. Rev. W. R. Crawford will hold services at the M. E. Church Sunday at 11 o’clock and 3 o’clock in the afternoon. Mr. Crawford is the father of Mrs. S. H. Paulk and is here on a short visit. James T. Boyd, whose illness was so severe that his life was despaired of Thursday night, is believed to be on the road to complete recovery, though it was a hard battle made at the Sierra Hospital for the life of the well known attorney. – Reno Journal ~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Modoc County, California "The Last Frontier" www.rh2o.com/modoc --- Our outgoing mail is checked by Norton AntiVirus.

Addie Rose Mulkey Martin A memorial service for Addie Rose Mulkey Martin will be held Monday, March 7 at 11 a.m. at Kerr Mortuary in Alturas. Dr. Ben Zandstra will officiate. Mrs. Martin passed away from natural causes at home in Alturas, CA on February 28, 2005. She was born Addie Rose Mulkey in Sebastapol, CA on September 26, 1913. She attended grammar school in Davis Creek and Willow Ranch, CA and graduated with honors from Lakeview High School, Lakeview, OR in 1931. After graduation she worked for Towers Soda Fountain and for Attorney Mr. McKinny in Lakeview. She married Blaine Thornley Martin on January 11, 1934, in Alturas, CA. In later years she worked for the new U.S. Post office in Willow Ranch and became Postmaster in the Spring of 1950. In 1955, she moved with her family to Hyampom, CA, Trinity County, where she worked for Fosters Grocery Store. Rose finished her working career in Hayfork, CA., Trinity County, at the U.S. Postal Department and retired in 1983. Her husband preceded her in death on March 18, 1984. In November of 1998, she moved to Alturas to live with her daughter Myrnalee Harden and son-in-law Ron. Rose loved to spend time with her family whom she dearly loved. She had a passion for gardening, playing pinochle and traveling to the coast. She loved reading a good novel and was a member of the Sisters of Pythian affiliated with the Masonic Lodge. She is survived by her three daughters and two sons-in-law: Myrnalee and Ron Harden of Alturas, CA; Judy Martin of Alturas; Donna and Bart Scrivner of Lakeview, OR; nine grandchildren: Ronnie Harden, Jr. of Alturas; Suzanne Eilts of Redding; Sean Harden of Burney; Pam Bosiger of Redding; Karen Lovell of Sacramento, Lauri Parent of Sacramento; Bart Scrivner of Bend, OR; Debra Scrivner of Redmond, OR; Teena Cobian of Lakeview, OR; 16 great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren; her sister Louise Huff of Hayfork, and many nieces and nephews held in love. She was preceded in death by her husband, her parents Grover and Georgia (Mowell) Mulkey, one sister and two brothers. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the Modoc County Medical Center Ambulance Crew or to the Modoc Senior Citizens Center, 906 West Fourth St., Alturas, CA 96101. Inurnment will take place at a later date at the Alturas Cemetery. Marie Herbert Galpin Daisy "Marie" Galpin passed away, at home in Santa Rosa, CA on February 10, 2005. She was 102 years old, born October 9, 1902, on a ranch near Marshall in Marin County on Tomales Bay. While young, her family moved to a ranch belonging to her grandparents in Valley Ford where she spent her youth. Marie attended first and second grades at Clark School in Fallon, Marin County, then attended Ocean View School near Bodega Bay and graduated from Bay School near Bodega. She attended Petaluma High School for three years and graduated from Tomales High School in 1922. She earned her elementary teaching certificate from San Francisco Normal School in 1924 and later obtained her Teaching Credential from State Teachers College of California, San Francisco in 1931. Marie had a long teaching career at Occidental District on Sonoma County from 1924 to 1948. She moved on to a position at South Fork Union in Likely, Modoc County from 1948 to 1953. Marie then taught from 1953 to 1957 at Anderson Valley, Boonville. She retired from teaching while at Anderson Valley and returned to the place she always thought of as home -- Santa Rosa in 1994. Marie married George Galpin on August 21, 1926. George passed away in 1968. During her long life she touched the lives of many people. Marie is survived by sister-in-law Martha Herbert, nieces Joan Brenner (Joe) and Carol Massey, nephews John Herbert (Maria), Paul Herbert (Kareen), Harold Galpin (Lois), Byron McCormick (Lynn), deceased nephew Turner McCormick (Sandra), and numerous great nieces and nephews, cousins Jeanne E. Ballatore, Bill Robertson, Phyllis Welsh, Lynn Stornetta Green and many other cousins, and loving care providers Mary Madigan, Karen Chaon, and Sandy Whicher. Marie's siblings, sister Rose and brother Tom, preceded her in death. A memorial service was held February 19 at the home of Warren and Phyllis Welsh of Santa Rosa, CA. Services for James R. Smelcer Lifelong Adin resident and civic supporter, James Robert Smelcer passed away of natural causes unexpectedly at his home Sunday, Feb. 27, 2005. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, March 4 at the Community Center in Adin. The Rev. Jeff Bidwell of Bieber will conduct the service, followed by a potluck reception at the Community Center. Mr. Smelcer is survived by his wife Josephine "Josie" Smelcer of Adin; son Jim "Jimmy" Smelcer and wife Mary of Ashland, OR and their two sons Keith and Kyle Smelcer; his daughter Genie Bone and husband Tom of Danville, CA.; two sisters, Alice Criss of Adin and Margaret "Peg" Vanderlaan of Sacramento, CA and brother Pete Smelcer of Burney. He was preceded in death by his parents In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Humane Society, High Plateau Humane Society, P.O. Box 1383, Alturas, CA 96101 or to the American Heart Association, 1372 Longfellow Ave., Chico, Ca. 95926. Services are under the direction of Kerr Mortuary of Alturas. Mr. Smelcer's obituary will be published in the Modoc Record next week. Wilma Louise Green Wilma Louise Green, 75 years, passed away February 24, 2005, in Cedarville, CA. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. Wilma was born on October 29, 1929 in Tiawah, Oklahoma to Milley LeaEtta Sisemore and John Clyde Sisemore. Wilma moved with her family to California in 1942, where she completed school, graduating from Campbell High School in 1948 excelling in academics and athletics. In 1951 she married Arthur S. Green and spent her life with him rearing their three sons and five grandchildren. She was a working mother and retired from a career in banking in 1993, then moved to Cedarville, CA with Art that year. She had a great sense of humor, was a wonderful homemaker and believed family was the most important treasure in life. Wilma enjoyed sewing, gardening, baking and most of all being a loving mother and grandmother. Wilma is survived by her husband Art, sons and daughters-in-law John and Phyllis Green of Sacramento, Tim and Lei Green of San Jose, Pat and Traci Green of Cedarville, grandchildren Bailey Green, Kirsten Green, Heather Tufts, Cole Green and Paige Green, brothers Webb Sisemore of Woodland, George Sisemore of Campbell, Glenn Sisemore of Hillsboro, OR and Richard Sisemore of Auburn. Her brother, Guy Sisemore, preceded her in death. To celebrate her life, a memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 12, 2005, at the Cedarville Community Church in Cedarville, with a fellowship potluck following at the Community Hall. Memorial contributions may be made in her name to the American Cancer Society, 3290 Bechelli Lane, Redding, CA 96002. Services for John Sanders, Jr. A memorial service for long-time Surprise Valley resident John Sanders, Jr. of Cedarville will be held Friday, March 4 at 7 p.m. at the Community Church in Cedarville. Dr. Ben Zandstra will officiate. Mr. Sanders passed away February 28, 2005, at the Surprise Valley Hospital in Cedarville, CA. He is survived by his wife Leona of Cedarville; their children Linda Johns of Kelso, WA; James Asher of Cedarville; Mona Foster of Victorville, CA; Ernest Asher of Auburn, WA; Diana Sanders of Perris, CA. and a multitude of grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Kerr Mortuary of Alturas is handling arrangements. Mr. Sanders obituary will be published at a later date. ~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Modoc County, California "The Last Frontier" www.rh2o.com/modoc --- Our outgoing mail is checked by Norton AntiVirus.

BIG VALLEY GAZETTE – BIEBER, LASSEN COUNTY, CAL. THURSDAY, JULY 5, 1906 O. W. Barnes and family stopped here last Friday night on their way from Susanville to Redding. Mr. Barnes is a half brother to Thomas B. Walker and is looking out for the latter gentleman’s interests. The Supreme Court of the United States has decided that divorces granted in cases where summons was served by publication, are not legal and that if such divorces marry again they are guilty of bigamy. A divorce was granted in Los Angeles recently on the unusual ground that the husband was suffering from consumption, had concealed the fact from the wife he had married. This is a most remarkable decision and if the contention can be maintained in this respect, it will open up the way for divorces in many cases involving most serious consequences. Should this prove a precedent, it will become necessary along with the marriage license for parties about to enter the state of matrimony to undergo a medical inspection and secure a physician’s certificate the they are free from any organic trouble which might permit the marriage contract to be set aside. Roy Bassett arrived here Sunday night from Woodland where he has been the past year. There appears this week the card of R. J. Tremain announcing his candidacy for the nomination of County Clerk, subject to the wishes of the Republican County Convention. Mr. Tremain has been a resident of this county for more than thirty years and been in business that has made him well acquainted throughout the county and having all the qualifications, will be recognized in the convention. BORN MECUM – Near Pitville, Cal., June 28, 1906 to the wife of Ira Mecum, a son HOLL – Near Bieber, Cal., July 2, 1906, to the wife of C. C. Holl, a son The Supreme Court of California rendered a decision Thursday sustaining the verdict and confirming the judgement of the Placer County Superior Court, which in January 1905, found Adolph Weber guilty of murder and sentenced him to pay the death penalty. THURSDAY, JULY 12, 1906 Ama Dollarhide and mother of Fall River stopped here Tuesday night, en route to Surprise Valley, where they will make their home. C. C. Carlton left Monday for Northern Nevada to visit his sister and also to attend to business matters. He expects to be absent about three months. Oscar Holcomb finished moving down his household effects from the Hill Monday. R. Buck, a painter fro Cottonwood, is painting the residence of W. H. Woodmansee. Virgie McClure received the sad news Sunday, that his brother, who resides at Klamath Falls, was drowned in Lost River several days ago and left for that place Monday. (5:1) The many friends of the popular Hensley family will never forget their unbounded hospitality and wish them success and prosperity in their Fall River home. Depew, the pumice stone man, is circulating in the high altitudes. He made a trip to Medicine Lake the 1st inst. He says the snow was 10 feet deep in places. However, there will be considerable pumice stone and scurry shipped this season. The murderous squaw that shot the Beale child at Little Klamath Lake, is a hybrid monster, half Modoc and Klamath. If Sheriff Howard of Siskiyou has awaited 15 minutes longer at Klamath Falls for extradition papers, a "mob" would have staid the proceedings. BORN HARVEY – Near Bieber, Cal., July 5, 1906, to the wife of Sam Harvey, a daughter WILLIAMS – At Bieber, Cal., July 7, 1906, to the wife of Mel Williams, a son PAULK – Near Bieber, Cal., July 1, 1906, to the wife of Elmer Paulk, a daughter THURSDAY, JULY 19, 1906 Vern Eades of Lookout done some fancy riding here Sunday. Nate Payne came out from Susanville one day last week, after a sojourn in that section for several months. The little boy of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Perkiss drank some bed-bug poison last Monday and was hurriedly brought to town and treated by Dr. Houston. The little fellow’s mouth was badly burned; but outside of that is all right again. Virgil McClure returned from Klamath Sunday evening, having been calling home by the accidental drowning of his brother, which occurred on June 24th in Lost River. The young man was 21 years of age and had numerous friends who mourn his untimely death. (5:1) Fred Smith and family are down from Alturas on a visit. Mrs. S. is a sister of Mrs. Joe Leventon and Mrs. A. M. Green. DIED HOLL – Near Bieber, Cal., July 15, 1906, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles C. Holl (The sympathy of the entire community is extended to the bereaved parents.) THURSDAY, JULY 26, 1906 ESCAPED DESTRUCTION Bieber has a very narrow escape from total destruction by fire Tuesday evening at half past five o’clock, when the barn of J. H. Norwood, directly behind the Packwood residence, burned to the ground. The origin of the fire is unknown and the loss placed at $250. A calf that was in the yard was also lost. The building most in danger at anyone time, was the Elliott barn across the street and had this building burned, the whole town would have now been in ashes. A number of small blazes were put out about town caused by the flying cinders. Let us all take every precaution during this dry weather and be on the lookout for small blazes. NARROW ESCAPE Noah Knox pulled in from Red Bluff Monday loaded with 12,000 pounds of dynamite for Hayden Hill. He informs us that a short distance this side of Balls Ferry a box of the explosive shook out of the front wagon and in falling, broke open five or six of the sticks, rolled into a rut and when the hind wheel of the trail wagon passed over it, it exploded knocking the wheel to splinters, but fortunately did not set off the load. He says he does not care to again go through the experience. The first issue of the Gold Nugget printed at Fort Bidwell was received. R. L. Sloss, one of the best newspapermen in the north, is editor and the paper presents a healthy appearance. BORN RUCKER – Near Lookout, Cal., July 20, 1906, to the wife of W. G. Rucker, a son Weber is to be hanged at Folsom September the 12th. ~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Modoc County, California "The Last Frontier" www.rh2o.com/modoc --- Our outgoing mail is checked by Norton AntiVirus.

BIG VALLEY GAZETTE – BIEBER, LASSEN COUNTY, CAL. THURSDAY, JUNE 7, 1906 LOOKOUT NEWS ITEMS R. L. Nichols and wife started for Oregon Monday. They will be absent about a month. Mr. and Mrs. O. P. Holcomb’s youngest son, who has been quite ill, is now improving. Dan Elliott, of the firm of Elliott Bros. of Alturas, manufacturers of carbonated beverages, was here several days last week taking orders. Their goods are all right and superior to much of that imported and we bespeak success for the firm. N. V. Wemple, candidate for the nomination of Assessor arrived here yesterday from Honey Lake and is feeling of the Democratic pulse. Mr. Wemple comes highly recommended and is a prominent young man in affairs in Honey Lake Valley. Hid father, J. C. Wemple was Supervisor from the third district for several terms and also served as Assessor in this County. Johnny Frame is nursing a sore hand. The scratch of a white dog is very painful. HAYDEN HILL ITEMS The youngest child of Mr. and Mrs. Godfrey Walker is quite seriously ill. Dr. Harvey of Adin is treating her. THURSDAY, JUNE 14, 1906 C. F. Rennie and wife left yesterday for Merrill, OR, where they will remain this summer and possibly make that place their home. Mrs. B. F. Studley and daughter, Miss Eva Campbell, were here from near Adin Monday. We learn that several buildings were blown down at Burney last Monday. A stiff wind blew here all day Monday but did no damage. Mr. Scott McArthur left Wednesday for San Francisco and he will, if reports be true, go to Klamath Falls and open a general merchandise store. – Fall River Tidings James McGregor left for Sacramento last Friday and on Tuesday passed a successful examination, entitling him to practice law. We congratulate the gentleman upon his success. – Mail Mr. Woodmansee, candidate for Sheriff, while out training a few days ago for the big race this fall, tripped on some obstruction and has since been having his hand dressed by the doctor. LOOKOUT NEWS ITEMS Mrs. E. S. Trowbridge is on the sick list. J. W. Leventon and family moved out to their homestead last Friday. Mrs. N. Bieber received a telegram stating that her mother, Mrs. A. Klein, who resides at Grass valley, was seriously ill and she left for that place Friday morning. Later word was received that Mrs. Klein died Saturday evening at 5 o’clock, aged 72 years. The sympathy of the community is extended Mrs. Bieber in her time of sorrow. (5:1) THURSDAY, JUNE 21, 1906 Charles Gooch of Egg Lake was in town last Friday and Saturday having a sore hand doctored. Errol Auble, Marion Wayman, Miss Leta Nash and Miss Lela Summers of Adin were in town last Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. J. R. McKenzie moved back from Susanville last week and are again domiciled on their farm in the lower end of the valley. Charles James, who has been working in the Daisy Dean Mine on Hayden Hill, has bought the Kinyon Blacksmith shop in Fall River Mills and has moved with his family to that place. LOOKOUT NEWS ITEMS R. E. Leventon returned from Redding Sunday night. W. S. Criss was down from Gouger Neck Monday. E. L. Carpenter has purchased the Adin Meat Market and will take charge soon. J. H. Knox caught his thumb in a rope while handling some horses Monday morning and had the member taken off at the first joint. Dr. Harvey dressed the wound and Hank is getting along nicely. Word reached us that Dibbles wife was shot and her child was killed by an Indian Sunday between Tule Lake and Hot Spring Ranch in Modoc County. (5:1) THURSDAY, JUNE 28, 1906 Small pox is prevalent at Klamath Falls and Merrill, Oregon. BORN LEVENTON – At Waterville, Washington, June 21, 1906, of the of Frank Leventon, a daughter BASSETT – At Susanville, Cal., June 22, 1906, to the wife of George E. Bassett, a son A son was born to Mrs. Barney Fillingin of Willow Creek the morning of June 22, 1906. Clarence Steiger of this place has bought out the harness business of P. J. Smelcer of Adin. Clarence is a good workman and a industrious young man and will make a success of the undertaking. Miss Edna Wayman of Adin was chosen as Goddess of Liberty, with Miss Inez Leventon of Lookout a close second. The vote stood 11, 275 for Miss Wayman and 10,895 for Miss Leventon. ~~~~~~ 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: Tuesday, March 01, 2005 10:14 AM Subject: [NORCAL] Sac Bee Feb 2, 1905 > Sacramento Evening Bee > Thursday, February 2, 1905 > > WEBER MURDER CASE CONTINUED UNTIL NEXT SATURDAY AFTERNOON > Juror Berry Reported as Being Still Too Sick to Leave His Home > AUBURN (Placer Co.), February 1 - In the Superior Court this morning Judge > PREWETT adjourned the Weber murder case until 4 o'clock Saturday > afternoon, > at which time, if Juror T.W. BERRY, of Sheridan, is still too ill to come > here and discharge his duties, the Court will order the drawing of a new > venire. In the meantime he has taken the contentions of the lawyers under > consideration. > When it was officially stated in Court this morning that Juror Berry was > too ill to attend, Grove L. JOHNSON, one of Weber's attorneys, moved that > the trial go over until next Monday, in order to see if Mr. Berry would > not > at that time be well enough to come from his home. > The prosecution contends that to excuse Berry from service would > practically reopen the whole case and give each side its original number > of > peremptory challenges. > Attorney-General Webb expressed the opinion that there were two courses > open. One was to release Berry and put in an substitute; the other to > dismiss the jury and secure a new body. In either event, he insisted that > the original number of challenges would be restored to each side. > Webers counsel suggested that it would be well for the Court to send a > physician to Berry's home to discover first hand just what that juror's > condition is. So far all information on the subject had been received over > the telephone. Nothing was decided as to this. > If Berry is no better when Court convenes on Saturday afternoon, Judge > Prewett will pass upon the various points that have been raised. > The Court officials awaited anxiously yesterday for news from the sick > juror. Judge Prewett received a telephone communication last evening from > the physician attending the juror to the effect that Berry would not be > able > to attend Court this week, and that he could not foretell a date on which > the juror might recover. > The attorneys on both sides were in conference with Judge Prewett for > some > time as to what steps could be taken, but no agreement could be reached. > The defendant was visited yesterday by his physician, who stated last > evening that the prisoner's condition was satisfactory. > Weber's desire to talk about himself has returned, and regardless of the > admonitions of his attorneys, he has shown symptoms of a wish to converse. > He sent for a press representative yesterday, and had quite an extended > interview with him. The prisoner is not given to talking with everyone, > but > has a select few in whom he confides. To the officers in charge of the > jail > he has but very little to say, as he is not an admirer of his jailers. > Even > the affable Under Sheriff does not enjoy his confidence. > The prisoner has developed an aversion to and suspicion of all the > minions > of the law. > The prisoner's attorneys made a vigorous protest against members of the > press being allowed to talk to him, but as he was persistent in his > requests, a reporter was admitted to see him yesterday. > > CAN MINE UNDER A PERSON'S FARM > Supreme Court Renders Important Decision Affecting Ownership of Land > SAN FRANCISCO, February 2 - The Supreme Court decided yesterday that a > deed > to agricultural lands does not per se include the right to use the > property > for mineral purposes. > The point was raised in a suit over mining claims in Amador County. The > Central Eureka Mining Company was conducting operations under a mineral > land > patent when a rival concern on adjoining property attempted to work the > same > ledge. An injunction was sought against the new arrivals. The amount > involved amounts to about $100,000. > The Eureka Company deeded some of its land to James and Eliza TOMAN for > agricultural purposes. The latter immediately laid claim to all the land > within their boundaries clear to the center of the earth. The East Central > Eureka Mining Company was formed to work such a part of the old ledge as > lay > between the Tomans' lateral boundaries. > The Supreme Court says the original concern has the right to work out its > leads wherever they may run, and that the Tomans may have the full > enjoyment > of their land for agricultural purposes alone. > > AGED MAN ATTEMPTS TO ASSAULT AN OLD WOMAN > NEVADA CITY (Nevada Co.), February 2 - William WEAR, a tin-horn gambler, > is > accused of having entered the home of a respectable old woman, eighty > years > of age, and having addressed language to her that was indecent. He would > have continued had he not been frightened away. Wear is 70 years old and > is > believed to be of unsound mind. > The old man was taken into custody by Deputy Sheriff WATERS and given a > cell in the county jail. When confronted with the accusation, he coolly > admitted everything, and said: "Well, I apologize to the lady for my > conduct; what more can I do?" The aged woman does not care to prosecute > the > case on account of the undesirable notoriety it would bring upon her, and > for that reason Wear will probably go unpunished. > There is much indignation among the citizens over Wear's act, and unless > he behaves himself in the future he will be summarily dealt with. > > HALL'S INDIAN WIFE > ADIN (Modoc Co.), February 2 - The HALL lynchings which took place at > Lookout are brought to mind in an assault recently made at Alturas on Mary > Hall, the Indian wife of Calvin Hall, who was hung, and also mother of the > boys who were strung up with him. A Japanese is accused of having made the > assault and it is probable he will be prosecuted. Mary Hall and her > daughter > Agnes live in Alturas. > > DREW HIS REVOLVER > GRASS VALLEY (Nevada Co.), February 2 - Sewer Inspector William HENRICI > was > placed under arrest yesterday on a charge of disturbing the peace. He > became > involved with William FOOTE in a neighborhood quarrel over children who > had > been fighting, and in the argument Henrici drew a revolver. The trial has > been set for next week, at which time the gossip of the neighborhood will > be > aired in Court. > > RIOTERS ARE TAKEN BACK BY THE FLORISTON COMPANY > TRUCKEE (Nevada Co.), February 2 - Last night finished the trials of > eleven > of the Floriston rioters, nine pleading guilty. The former were fined $5 > each and the latter $10 and $20 each. These men were merely onlookers. > Their > wrongdoing lay in partaking of stolen liquors after the raid had been > made. > T.E. GROVES, the man who escaped after arrest, was captured at Reno > Tuesday and his trial will come off Thursday. Groves was one of the > leaders > and it is likely he will not get off as easy as the others have done. > BROWN and KENNEY, the individuals who started the riot by throwing > glasses > across the dining-room at Manager GLENN, are still at large. > The Superintendent of the Floriston Mills tendered each rioter his old > position and the twelve men returned to Floriston last night. > > LITTLE BOY DROWNED > LOYALTON (Sierra Co.), February 2 - A Vinton boy, two and a half years of > age, whose father's name is Amelia ROMALIE, was accidentally killed Sunday > while playing in the yard. He was gone only five minutes from his mother's > side. The child fell into a pool of water and was drowned. > > FIRED SHOT AFTER SHOT > Story of Battle With Guns Between Two Angry Men Up In Mendocino County > UKIAH (Mendocino Co.), February 2 - The preliminary hearing of John > RHODES, > who is held on a charge of assault with a deadly weapon with intent to > commit murder, took place in Willits yesterday. > Saturday, of last week, Rhodes shot J.F. MAY through the wrist while he > was attempting to cross Rhodes' ranch on Foster mountain. Rhodes started > out > on foot to cross a gulch near the boundary line of the two ranches to go > to > a place where he was having a fence built. He suddenly came face to face > with May, who was riding horseback, and, Rhodes claims, May started to > draw > his rifle from the scabbard hanging to his saddle. > The men were enemies, having had trouble before, and at May's movements > Rhodes, according to his story, raised his own gun and fired, the bullet > striking the horse. > May's horse wheeled and run, but he turned and fired at Rhodes. The > latter > then fired another shot and May and the horse both fell to the ground. > Rhodes fired five shots in all, it is said, shattering May's wrist very > badly, and killing the horse. > May testified that Rhodes approached him from behind and that when he > (May) attempted to get away, Rhodes fired several shots at him, one > striking > his arm. > The testimony of Merl JAMISON, who saw the trouble from beginning to end, > was a complete surprise to the prosecution, as they did not know there was > anyone near except May and Rhodes. Jamison says that Rhodes was lying down > on his gun, drinking from a spring when May rode up behind him and tried > to > pull his gun our of the holster. Rhodes heard him and jumped up. May's > horse > shied and his first shot went wild; then the battle started, which > resulted > in the wounding of May, as stated above. > It was shown by several witnesses that May had threatened Rhodes' life on > different occasions, and that he bears a very bad reputation for peace and > order. His neighbors testified to his bad character and reputation. > Rhodes was held to answer before the Superior Court. > > SUNDAY CLOSING AGREEMENT LIKELY TO BE ABANDONED > CHICO (Butte CO.), February 2 - There is discord in the ranks of the > barbers > of this city and the prospects are that an agreement which has been in > force > for some time by which all of the shops are kept closed on Sunday will be > abandoned. One barber has announced that he will keep open on Sunday next, > and as he is one of the leaders among the knights of the razor in this > city, > there have been words of discontent heard from the others. > The trouble has arisin over the charge that some of the barbers have > been > violating the Sunday agreement by going to the hotels of the city and also > to nearby towns on Sunday and working. It is also charged that one shop > gave > baths on Sunday, which is said to be against the agreement. Because of > this > one of the barbers, T.C. SCOTT, will keep open on Sunday, as he says, to > protect his own business. > The outcome will be watched with interest. It is probable some of the > shops will keep open while others will not. > > ACCUSED OF HAULING DIRT FROM THE LAND OF ANOTHER > YUBA CITY (Sutter Co.), February 2 - Mrs. Elmira J. WILBUR and two > daughters > have been made defendants in another damage suit. The action is brought by > Mrs. Lillie C. MIDDLETON and the papers were filed yesterday with Clerk > GREEN of the Superior Court. > It is alleged in the complaint that defendants, without authority or > leave, entered upon the land of plaintiff and dug and hauled away for the > repair of the levee dirt from a 12-acre strip bordering the levee which > divides the lands of plaintiff from those of defendants. That by this act > plaintiff claims damages to the amount of $360 and costs. > The land from which the dirt is claimed to have been removed is a part of > sections 28 and 32, township 15, range 1 east, and is tule land. The > levee, > which the dirt was to repair, protects the lands of defendants from tule > overflow. > > FIRE DEPARTMENT OFFICERS > YREKA (Siskiyou Co.), February 2 - The Fire Department of Yreka met a few > nights ago and elected officers to act for the ensuing year, and look > after > the protection of the town. They are as follows: Chief, Henry SCHOCK; > Assistant Chief, William L. COOPER; Secretary, Henry SCHULTZ; Treasurer, > John PASHBURG, Sr.; Fire Commissioners, Henry SCHOCK, L.F. COBURN, R.H. > DeWITT, George WALTON, and George TEBBE. > > BLOW MAY PROVE FATAL > YREKA (Siskiyou Co.), February 2 - M. CLEVEN, a well-known citizen and > painter of this place, is reported to be lying dangerously ill as the > result > of a blow he received a few nights ago. He was in a saloon when a young > man > named LESTER became angry at him for some cause and struck him, knocking > hin > down. The blow stunned him. He was taken to the hotel and afterwards to > his > home. The shock has caused paralysis and he is in a bad condition. Young > Lester ,who has only one arm, disappeared immediately after and as yet has > not been located. > > > ==== 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. > >

Gladwin D. "Bud" Nelson died January 31, 2005 at North Las Vegas where he and his wife were residing to be near family. Before moving to North Las Vegas last year, Bud had lived at Merrill, OR for many years. For a number of those years, Jake had operates a service station there. Bud came to Canby in 1937 with his parents, Ed and Florence Nelson from Iowa, where Bud was born on February 7, 1921. He was 83 years old at time of death. He lived here until 1950, when he moved to Klamath Falls. An older brother, Orville Nelson, built and operated a garage here in what is now the Canby Fire Department truck shed. Bud was also one of the many volunteers who helped built the VFW hall in Canby in 1946 and that building is now the Canby Firehall. Bud always remembered his Canby friends and until last year, enjoyed attending the barbecues here. He is survived by his wife Darlene of North Las Vegas, sons and daughter-in-laws, Rodger and Diana Nelson of West Linn, OR; Howard and Susan Nelson, of Las Vegas, NV, daughter and son-in-law Denise and Robert Hammond of Las Vegas, NV, two granddaughters and many nieces and nephews. Canby News By Velma McCrary Special to the Record Modoc County Record - February 24, 2005 ~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Modoc County, California "The Last Frontier" www.rh2o.com/modoc --- Our outgoing mail is checked by Norton AntiVirus.