Tuesday, April 03, 2007 “Looking Back” is a regular feature of the Modoc County record, published weekly in Alturas, California. The following is transcribed from the April 5, 2007 issue. Looking Back 93 Years Ago – 1914 WOOL FLEECES this spring have spiraled upward to 13 and even 15 cents…. The Alturas boys beat the Davis Creek boys handily in a game of basketball in the Empress Theatre (no score given). The Davis creek team included Alpha Henderson, Walter Dutton, Chester Crawford, Kenneth Sherlock, Ralph Renner and Oral Leonard. The Alturas boys were B. Goldsmith, Will Lunsford, John D. Reisen, Ralph Williams and Clarence Carmichael…. Modoc Supervisors have been in heated discussion of the late trying to decide if the count y should sponsor an exhibit at the San Francisco Exposition in 1915. It’s estimated that the cost of such an exhibit would run as high as $12,000 and the board doesn’t want to do anything until the will of the people has been expressed in a public hearing. 73 Years Ago – 1934 PLANS FOR a nine-hole golf course are now complete and F.L. Dragomanovich is president of the organization. Carl Kober is vice president. There are now 20 members financially involved and 20 more members will be allowed to participate. The course is located on Fourth Street and leased entirely from Favell Utley. It is 2,894 yards long and par is 35. Dudley McGrath is doing the work of grading the course and the Rev. Father O’Toole attended to the flags iron sticks, etc…..Edgerton Brothers will open a sawmill at Likely this year that will employ 30 men and the NCRA has set their quota at the three million feet of lumber. 53 Years Ago – 1954 APRIL CAME in like a lamb with temperatures in the 60’s all week….Modoc farmers pay an average monthly electric bill of $10.15. That compares to a national average of $7.50 according to a US census report….Mrs. Chris Starr was installed as president of the Alturas PTA….Application for a television station in Klamath Falls has been made with the FCC and it would mean that television reception in Modoc County is only a year or so away….Jackie Haise was named Alturas FFA Queen….Ground beef was on sale this week for 39 cents a pound in Alturas. 44 Years Ago – 1963 THE ALTURAS 20-30 is planning its annual Easter egg hunt on the Modoc Football field – hopeful that the 80 degree temperatures that blessed the occasion last year will visit Alturas again on Sunday…. Stream runoff in the Surprise Valley Basin has been predicted at 45 percent of normal. The Valley has been real windy the past couple of days. However spring bloom is in full swing. Hoe to see you all again next week. Ron Morgan

Hi Liz :*) I too would LOVE to have the Eagleville Cememtery Records. I hope you will be able to send them to me. Thanks so much!! Kathy Mendenhall :*) -------------- Original message -------------- From: "Liz Davis" <davisl@eskimo.com> > Billie, > > I have the Eagleville cemetery records still. I'm figuring out how to get > them from my dial up computer to my high speed computer. Hang in there. > I'll get them to everyone who asks. > > Liz Davis > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > CAMODOC-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in > the subject and the body of the message

Hi Billie C...... Me, too, please on the Lake City Cemetery !!! Thanks sweet guy. Sharon in Ukiah, CA

If they both have a USB port, try one of those USB thumb drives. I use them a lot to move files between my home desktop, laptop and work computer. Richard -----Original Message----- From: camodoc-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:camodoc-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Sent: Thursday, April 12, 2007 6:42 PM To: davisl@eskimo.com; camodoc@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [CAMODOC] CAMODOC Digest, Vol 2, Issue 57 Have your tried to forward them from one computer to the other? ~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Family Researcher of "The Last Frontier" Modoc County, California --- Our outgoing mail is checked by ZoneAlarm AntiVirus. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Liz Davis" <davisl@eskimo.com> To: <camodoc@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, April 12, 2007 4:01 PM Subject: Re: [CAMODOC] CAMODOC Digest, Vol 2, Issue 57 > Billie, > > I have the Eagleville cemetery records still. I'm figuring out how to get > them from my dial up computer to my high speed computer. Hang in there. > I'll get them to everyone who asks. > > Liz Davis > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > CAMODOC-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message > ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to CAMODOC-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Have your tried to forward them from one computer to the other? ~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Family Researcher of "The Last Frontier" Modoc County, California --- Our outgoing mail is checked by ZoneAlarm AntiVirus. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Liz Davis" <davisl@eskimo.com> To: <camodoc@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, April 12, 2007 4:01 PM Subject: Re: [CAMODOC] CAMODOC Digest, Vol 2, Issue 57 > Billie, > > I have the Eagleville cemetery records still. I'm figuring out how to get > them from my dial up computer to my high speed computer. Hang in there. > I'll get them to everyone who asks. > > Liz Davis > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > CAMODOC-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message >

Billie, I have the Eagleville cemetery records still. I'm figuring out how to get them from my dial up computer to my high speed computer. Hang in there. I'll get them to everyone who asks. Liz Davis

Modoc County Record – April 12, 2007 Charles 'Chuck' Taylor, Jr. Charles Arthur Taylor, Jr., better known as "Chuck," passed away unexpectedly in his sleep on March 31, 2007, at his Alturas home. Mr. Taylor was 66 and had very much enjoyed his retirement years living in Modoc County over the past 16 years with his wife Bunny. Mr. Taylor was born in Petaluma, CA on August 3, 1940. He joined the U.S. Marine Corps in 1958, as a heavy equipment operator and served in Vietnam, Laos and Asia until his discharge in 1962. He and Mary Catherine "Bunny" Brown were married November 7, 1959 in Reno, NV and have shared a loving marriage for nearly 48 years. Mr. Taylor had many skills. After his discharge from the Marine Corps, he worked in construction and truck driving. Then in 1966, he started his cattle ranching career at Twin Valley Ranch in Healdsburg, CA, owned by movie star Fred McMurray. Chuck showed his Angus at the Cow Palace in San Francisco. He then went to Elder Valley Ranch in St. Helena, CA where he raised purebred Galloway cattle and took the first Galloway bull to the Red Bluff Bull Sale in 1969. From there, he worked for R.C. Roberts in Standish, CA and raising purebred Charolais, before the family moved to Lincoln where he managed A and E Shorthorn Ranch. Mr. Taylor went to work overseeing the inmate crews for California Department of Forestry at Black Mountain Conservation Camp in Sonoma County. He also worked as a welder for PG&E for four years before he and his family moved to Cedarville where Chuck managed the Charlie Marx Ranch, an outside operation with commercial cattle. The family moved to Ateco Brangus Ranch in Hopland, CA where Chuck took Grand Champion, Champion and Reserve Champion with the Brangus Cattle in Red Bluff in 1983. The final ranch move was to Wine Glass B Ranch in Quincy with Bunny. This was also a commercial cattle operation. Mr. Taylor was a real cowboy and although managing the cattle ranches was a lot of work, he absolutely loved his work. He also showed cattle throughout the state, from north to south and into Klamath Falls, OR. He and Bunny's dream came true when they were able to retire in Modoc County, a place he and Bunny had visited over the years. He spent what he considered the best days of their lives living in Modoc County, where he loved to hunt deer and waterfowl and fish. A loving husband, proud and loving father and grandfather, Mr. Taylor loved nothing more than to spend time with his family. He also loved his horses, was an avid fan of the Miami Dolphins football team and a member of the National Rifle Association. He is survived by his wife Bunny Taylor of Alturas; his son Charles E. Taylor and wife Sharon of Guerneville, CA and their two children Siera and Eddy; daughter Melinda Parmeter and husband Mike of Cazadero, CA and their three children Jenna, Taryn and Coleman; son Daniel A. Taylor of Beckworth, CA and wife Heather, and their children Cody and Chris and daughters Jessica and Melony; brothers-in-law William Mackey of Alturas and Bunny's brother, Edwin Brown, Jr. of San Anselmo, CA. He was preceded in death by his parents Charles Arthur, Sr. and Letha Mae Taylor and sister Jean Mackey. To comply with his wishes, no services will be held. Memorial donations may be made to any charity of the donor's choice. Evelyn Price Former Alturas resident Evelyn Price of Bangor, CA. went home to be with the Lord on March 24, 2007, while at the Oroville Hospital, Oroville, CA. Evelyn was born in Enid, Oklahoma on December 27, 1922, to Samuel and Katherine Griffith. She had two brothers and three sisters and was number two. She loved working with her father outside and never really liked the indoor work. She became "Daddy's Little Hank." She met her husband Connie Price in Durango, CO and they married in 1938. The moved to San Pablo, CA in 1940 and lived there until the death of her husband in 1982. Evelyn and Connie had three sons and a daughter. Evelyn belonged to the Assembly of God Church in San Pablo and was the head of the children's nursery for many years. She was extremely dedicated in most everything she did. She retired from her job in Concord in 1988 and moved to Alturas to be with her son Tom and daughter-in-law Rhonda, along with grandsons Cole and Eddy and to be a part of the family's Rim Rock Motel. Evelyn watched the office many times for her kids, to allow them to take vacations and travel to sports events. She was always chatting with the customers, making them feel at home. She became "Grandma" at the Rim Rock. She was also quite the bed maker. She loved to crochet and make baby quilts and large quilts. Her family members each have at least one quilt she made especially for them. Evelyn took a few vacations herself and she went on cruises to Alaska and the Caribbean with her daughter Wilma. She attended Faith Baptist Church with her family and became very close to the church family. Cole and Eddy both enjoyed having a grandma close by and she was able to spend some quality time with them. She had many good friends whom she played bunko with, among them Lorraine Cantrall, Becky Hendrix, Ruth Westmoreland, Lucille and Warford Green and others. In 1998, Evelyn moved to be by her son Jerry and they relocated to the hills of Oroville in the town of Bangor, where Evelyn has lived for the past five years, also with son David. She attended Assembly of God in Oroville. Evelyn is survived by her son Jerry and wife Dannett Price of Bangor, CA; Tom and wife Rhonda Price of Alturas; David Price of Bangor and daughter Wilma Shafer of Bangor, CA; grandchildren Paul Shaffer of the U.S. Army in Germany, Cole Price of Centerton, Arkansas, Samuel Shaffer, Susanville, Eddy Price of Chico, Sheila Hickernell of Missouri; 21 great-grandchildren including David's children Dennis, Adam and Gina Price; Cole's children, Kyler and Quinton Price; Eddy's child Trinity Price; Paul's five children, Samuel's three children, Sheila's seven children and one great-great granddaughter, Dennis' child; Evelyn's brothers Fronz Griffith and Joe Tate and sister Rose Curtis all of Grass Valley. Graveside services were held at the Rolling hills Cemetery in San Pablo, CA on March 30 at 1 p.m. Her prayers on earth were for all of her family and friends to meet and know the Lord Jesus Christ and be saved. We will all miss our Dear Mother, Grandma and friend but are comforted in knowing and trusting that she is gone here, but present with the Lord and has stepped into that Eternal Life that is promised to all those who have made it their choice. Her memories will still remain. We love you Evelyn. Veda Liskey Services for Veda Liskey will be held Saturday, April 14 at 11 a.m. at Eternal Hills Memorial Gardens, 4711 Highway 39 in Klamath Falls, OR. Veda Sarilda Rose was born on February 24, 1915 in Riverton, Wyoming to Ezra and Cora Rose. When she was three years old the family moved to Napa, Idaho where her father built their first house. Veda's father was a horse trader and a carpenter and at that time the family traveled between Riverton, Wyoming and Unity, Oregon. Veda was joined by a brother, Kenneth Otis Rose in 1917 and a sister, Vera Pearle Rose in 1918. The family eventually moved to Esculand, CA where they lived in a tent until Veda's father built a two-story home for them in Concord, CA. Veda received her first harmonica when she was eight years old. This inspired a lifetime of skilled performances for family and friends. The family later moved to Martinez, California where her father made a living as a building contractor. Her parents divorced in November of 1924. Her mother moved them back to Unity, OR to live with Veda's maternal grandparents where she attended grade school. When Veda was 17 years old she moved to Portland, OR to live with her aunt and uncle to take care of their children and attend Jefferson High School. After graduation she briefly attended Benke-Walker Business School in Portland. She returned to Medical Springs to help her mother on the farm. Veda's father moved the family to the Brush Creek place in Hornbrook, CA where Veda met a handsome young man named Jack David Liskey. After a short courtship, they were married on March 31, 1936 in Medford, Oregon. The couple lived in the Klamath Basin for many years where Jack worked for his uncles on a turkey ranch in Malin, OR. In 1947 they moved to Poe Valley to work on the cattle ranch. Veda and Jack raised four sons, Robert Jack Liskey, now of Yreka, CA; William David Liskey of Livermore, CA; James Leroy Liskey of Sublimity, OR and Jerald Louis Liskey of Walla Walla, WA. In 1952 they moved to Dairy, OR. Then in 1955 Veda and Jack moved to the small community of Cedarville, CA, where they lived and worked for 40 years. Veda had many occupations through the years from sorting potatoes in the Klamath area to being a Licensed Vocational Nurse at Cedarville Hospital. She received her LVN education at California State University, Chico. This allowed her to open an elder foster care facility in their Cedarville home from 1964 until 1991, which was her last occupation before retirement. When they retired, Veda and Jack enjoyed traveling and visited almost all the 50 states. Jack was a wonderful gardener and Veda would select and arrange their entries of flowers and vegetables for the Modoc County Fair, which they participated in for many years and won many blue ribbons. After Jack's passing on September 2, 1994, Veda moved to Sublimity, OR where she had her own home on her son James' property until her passing, April 5, 2007. Veda is survived by her four sons and their wives, 13 grand children, 21 great-grandchildren, brother Kenneth Rose of Cedarville, CA; half-sister, Barbara Tonsberg of Angwin, CA and half brothers Richard Rose and Lester Rose. She will be buried next to her husband of 60 years at Eternal Hills Memorial Gardens in Klamath Falls, Oregon. Veda enjoyed the springtime and loved to visit the tulip fields when in bloom. Her poetry was enjoyed by all ages and she was musically involved with the children of First Christian Church in Silverton, OR. Eternal Hill Memorial Gardens can be reached by phone at 541-884-3668. Services for C.M. 'Snooks' Bishop Charles Milton Bishop, better known as "Snooks" by his many friends and family, and a life-long resident of Modoc County, passed away unexpectedly at his Alturas, CA home, early Friday morning, March 23, 2007 at the age of 86. Graveside services will be held Saturday, April 14 at 11:00 a.m. at the Davis Creek Cemetery. A memorial service will follow at his home at 802 Park Street at 1:00 p.m. with a tri-tip barbecue fellowship following the service. Mr. Bishop is survived by his wife Debra Bishop of Alturas; brother Ray Bishop of Alturas; son Bill and wife Robin Bishop of Bakersfield, CA; son Frank and wife Lee Bishop of Minden, NV; stepdaughter Dixie (Welch) and husband Duane McGarva, Likely, CA; father-in-law and mother-in-law Andrew and Nelvina Mouw of Sibley, IA; stepson Jeremy and wife Sarah of Sibley, IA; stepdaughter Martie and husband John DeKam of Sioux Falls, SD; grandchildren Mary Amaral, Tracey, CA; Abby Bishop, Berkeley, CA; Billy Bishop of Tehachapi, CA; Alisa and husband Travis Chase of Bakersfield, CA; Brandon and wife Stephanie Bishop of Eureka, CA; Lynne and husband Russell Hereford, Bozeman, MT; Aimee and husband Gary Hendrickson, Chandler, AZ; Scott McGarva, Paradise, CA; step-grandchildren, triplets Caden, Addalai and Dawson DeKam of Sioux Falls, SD; also eight great-grandchildren: Katie and Joey Amaral; Zoey and Sable Bishop; Matt and Anna Heryford, Pete Heryford; Brad and Joshua Hendrickson; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins who live out of the area. He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother Warren, infant sister and a grandson, Nick Schultz. Memorial Contributions may be directed to Hospitalized American Veterans, Paralyzed American Veterans, or Outpost I, dedicated to preserving the history and heritage of the American Cowboy, P.O. Box 505, Hines, OR. Snooks was recently interviewed for their next publication entitled "The California Cowboy". Kerr Mortuary in Alturas is handling the arrangements. ~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Family Researcher of "The Last Frontier" Modoc County, California --- Our outgoing mail is checked by ZoneAlarm AntiVirus.

Billie, I, too, would appreciate receiving the Lake City and Eagleville cemetery transcriptions. Thank you so much for all the work that you, Ron Morgan, & Tim Purdy do. Thanks again. researching, Morgan, Prior, Murphey, Lanigiar, Parman, Dollarhide Betty Leas Mt Shasta, CA ----- Original Message ----- From: "Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds" <r3346@sunset.net> To: <camodoc@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, April 09, 2007 8:43 AM Subject: Re: [CAMODOC] Lake City Cemetery > Sue, > > Not that I know of. If you would like a copy of what I have put together, I > can send you a copy in either Excel or Word format. > > Billie > > > ~~~~~~ > Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds > Family Researcher of "The Last Frontier" > Modoc County, California > --- > Our outgoing mail is checked by ZoneAlarm AntiVirus. > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Bob and Susan REZEK" <rezek1021@msn.com> > To: "CAMODOC-L" <CAMODOC-L@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Sunday, April 08, 2007 8:15 PM > Subject: [CAMODOC] Lake City Cemetery > > > > Is there a Lake City Cemetery transcription available online anywhere? > > S. Rezek, Iowa > > > > ------------------------------- > > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > > CAMODOC-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > > quotes in the subject and the body of the message > > > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to CAMODOC-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message >

Billie Ditto cemetery records Bob Bishop Auburn, CA

Hi Billie, I too, would like a copy of Lake City cemetery. Thank you. Patricia A. Wimer Hollenbeck ************************************** See what's free at http://www.aol.com.

Billie Perhaps you can send it to all of us ? Dave Las Vegas On Apr 10, 2007, at 5:15 AM, Tucker21953@aol.com wrote: > Hi Billie, > I too, would like a copy of Lake City cemetery. Thank you. > Patricia A. Wimer Hollenbeck > > > > ************************************** See what's free at http:// > www.aol.com. > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to CAMODOC- > request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes > in the subject and the body of the message

Billie I would like a copy of what you have on Lake cementry also. Thanks Joan Sacramento

Thanks. I heard from Billie who said he gave up the web pages some time ago; so the site is no longer available. He did give me the cemetery listings I was looking for, though. But thank you for your offer to help. Susan, Iowa ----- Original Message ----- From: Liz Davis<mailto:davisl@eskimo.com> To: CAMODOC-L@rootsweb.com<mailto:CAMODOC-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, April 09, 2007 8:12 PM Subject: Re: [CAMODOC] CAMODOC Digest, Vol 2, Issue 54 I think there was a transcription available somewhere. I think Billie used to have a website, but it is no longer active, although the link is still active at the Alturas Chamber of Commerce website (it sends you to the right URL, but it isn't Billie's webpage that I remember). I do have a transcription of the Eagleville cemetery I did several years ago, so if anyone needs an older lookup, I can do that. I'll also check some of my CD's that I acquired a few years ago when I was really active and see if Lake City pops up. Liz JAY Davis North Bend, WA Date: Sun, 8 Apr 2007 22:15:08 -0500 From: "Bob and Susan REZEK" <rezek1021@msn.com<mailto:rezek1021@msn.com>> Subject: [CAMODOC] Lake City Cemetery To: "CAMODOC-L" <CAMODOC-L@rootsweb.com<mailto:CAMODOC-L@rootsweb.com>> Message-ID: <BAY104-DAV1445FAAA81F057F2CEAF8A4590@phx.gbl<mailto:BAY104-DAV1445FAAA81F057F2CEAF8A4590@phx.gbl>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Is there a Lake City Cemetery transcription available online anywhere? S. Rezek, Iowa ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to CAMODOC-request@rootsweb.com<mailto:CAMODOC-request@rootsweb.com> with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

I think there was a transcription available somewhere. I think Billie used to have a website, but it is no longer active, although the link is still active at the Alturas Chamber of Commerce website (it sends you to the right URL, but it isn't Billie's webpage that I remember). I do have a transcription of the Eagleville cemetery I did several years ago, so if anyone needs an older lookup, I can do that. I'll also check some of my CD's that I acquired a few years ago when I was really active and see if Lake City pops up. Liz JAY Davis North Bend, WA Date: Sun, 8 Apr 2007 22:15:08 -0500 From: "Bob and Susan REZEK" <rezek1021@msn.com> Subject: [CAMODOC] Lake City Cemetery To: "CAMODOC-L" <CAMODOC-L@rootsweb.com> Message-ID: <BAY104-DAV1445FAAA81F057F2CEAF8A4590@phx.gbl> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Is there a Lake City Cemetery transcription available online anywhere? S. Rezek, Iowa

Hi, Billie. That would be so helpful, if it's not too much trouble. By the way, do you still have your Modoc genealogy web site available? Haven't been able to find it for a couple years. I used to have a link to it, but lost it after a computer crash. Thanks again for all the transcriptions you two do for us. I do some for the Omaha, NE Genealogy society, so I know how much time is required to do that. Sue ----- Original Message ----- From: Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds<mailto:r3346@sunset.net> To: camodoc@rootsweb.com<mailto:camodoc@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, April 09, 2007 10:43 AM Subject: Re: [CAMODOC] Lake City Cemetery Sue, Not that I know of. If you would like a copy of what I have put together, I can send you a copy in either Excel or Word format. Billie ~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Family Researcher of "The Last Frontier" Modoc County, California --- Our outgoing mail is checked by ZoneAlarm AntiVirus. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Bob and Susan REZEK" <rezek1021@msn.com<mailto:rezek1021@msn.com>> To: "CAMODOC-L" <CAMODOC-L@rootsweb.com<mailto:CAMODOC-L@rootsweb.com>> Sent: Sunday, April 08, 2007 8:15 PM Subject: [CAMODOC] Lake City Cemetery > Is there a Lake City Cemetery transcription available online anywhere? > S. Rezek, Iowa > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > CAMODOC-request@rootsweb.com<mailto:CAMODOC-request@rootsweb.com> with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message > ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to CAMODOC-request@rootsweb.com<mailto:CAMODOC-request@rootsweb.com> with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Sue, Not that I know of. If you would like a copy of what I have put together, I can send you a copy in either Excel or Word format. Billie ~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Family Researcher of "The Last Frontier" Modoc County, California --- Our outgoing mail is checked by ZoneAlarm AntiVirus. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Bob and Susan REZEK" <rezek1021@msn.com> To: "CAMODOC-L" <CAMODOC-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, April 08, 2007 8:15 PM Subject: [CAMODOC] Lake City Cemetery > Is there a Lake City Cemetery transcription available online anywhere? > S. Rezek, Iowa > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > CAMODOC-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message >

Is there a Lake City Cemetery transcription available online anywhere? S. Rezek, Iowa

Modoc County Record – April 5, 2007 Erma Hickerson Erma Hickerson died unexpectedly Saturday, March 31, 2007, in Reno, Nevada, after a fall in her Alturas home. Erma McTimmonds was born April 27, 1922, in Susanville, CA. She and her family lived on the Smoke Creek Desert in Nevada, where her father was a government trapper. When they were children, Erma, her sister Myrnie, and brother, Guy, attended a one-room school house in Flanigan, Nevada. Erma spoke fondly of living in the desert where they made pets of the orphaned animals her father brought home including a pet raccoon. The family relocated to Alturas when Erma was in the eighth grade. Erma told great stories about the desert kids who were faced with attending school in "town" and of the boys in the eighth grade class who dipped her red-haired braid in the ink well on the first day of school. Erma graduated from Modoc Union High School in the first graduating class in the present high school building and continued her education by attending Chico Normal School, which today is called California State University, Chico. Erma returned home to marry Charles, "Chuck" Hickerson on July 8, 1944. Two children were born to them, Barry Hickerson, now a retired surveyor, of Fernley, Nevada, and Bonnie Slinkard, who is a teacher in Alturas. During their early- married years, Erma enjoyed traveling with her husband, Chuck, where his dance band performed at dance halls around the north state. Erma was employed with the United States Postal Service for 36 years. She was a "fixture" at the postal window where she enjoyed greeting her Alturas customers, until she retired in 1979. She also helped Chuck establish his business, Hickerson's Town and Country variety store on Main Street in Alturas (the location of Phillip's Appliance today). Erma was very active in community organizations especially as a lifetime member of The Native Daughters of the Golden West and Order of Eastern Star. She enjoyed dressing in her formal and was especially good at memorizing long passages of material to present at installations of officers. Erma was an excellent public speaker who often spoke at memorial services for friends and family. For several years Erma volunteered as a kitchen helper at the Modoc Senior Citizens facility. After she was no longer able to do the volunteer work there, she enjoyed having lunch and visiting with her many friends. To her family Erma was known as a card shark! She played hours of Cribbage and Pinochle with family and friends. Erma and her little dog Oddie would often be seen on Saturday mornings at garage sales. She collected glass baskets from her travels and Fostoria glassware. After Erma retired, she enjoyed traveling throughout the United States on the Senior Citizen bus trips and with the Shriners Club to Europe, North Africa, Canada, Alaska, and Hawaii. The Federated Church held a special place in Erma's heart. Even as her health declined in recent years she made the Sunday services a priority. She enjoyed the fellowship after church visiting with friends and with Pastor, Dr. Ben Zandstra. Erma is survived by her son Barry and his wife Valerie Hickerson of Fernley, Nevada, her daughter Bonnie and her husband Don Slinkard of Alturas; granddaughters Tera Hickerson of Portland, OR, Kerry Aude and her husband Chuck also of Portland, and her grandson Bryan Slinkard and his wife, Jenny, of Chico. Other surviving relatives include her sister-in-law Pat McTimmonds of Whitmore, CA; nieces Michelle Anderson and her family of Alturas and Jackie Turpin and family of Alturas; nephews Mickey Baldwin and his family of Alturas, Dan McTimmonds of Redding, Tim McTimmonds and his family of Portland, OR, and Kip Lybarger and his family of Alturas. She was predeceased by her husband Chuck Hickerson, mother Dorothy McTimmonds, her sister Myrnie Baldwin of Alturas and her brother Guy McTimmonds of Whitmore, California and her nephew Gary Lybarger of Alturas. Family services were held graveside at the Alturas Cemetery on Wednesday morning, April 4 and a memorial service was held on that afternoon at the Federated Church. The family requests that donations be made to The Federated Church or The Modoc County Senior Citizens. C.M. 'Snooks' Bishop Charles Milton Bishop, better known as "Snooks"by his many friends and family, and a life-long resident of Modoc County, passed away unexpectedly at his Alturas, CA home, early Friday morning, March 23, 2007 at the age of 86. Snooks, remembered for his wonderful sense of humor and his incredible ability to tell his favorite stories, will be remembered for his impressive contribution to cowboy history in Modoc County. He was so proud of his "honorable" cowboy profession and influenced numerous lives throughout the course of his life. As he would say, "I was a Cowboy and a good one." Snooks was born in the home of his grandparents, Frank and Vida Wilson in Lakeview, OR on October 2, 1920. The home is listed as a historical landmark in Lake County, OR and still stands today. He was the youngest of three sons born to William and Lydia (Wilson) Bishop of Willow Ranch, CA. He attended Willow Ranch Elementary and New Pine Creek High School where he established friendships that he maintained until the time of his death. He graduated valedictorian of his class and went on to complete one year of college at Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, CA, when he made the decision to return to Willow Ranch to assist his father on the family ranch. At age 19, with the assistance of his father William, he and his brother Ray purchased the first of two ranches, the "Reese Place" near Willow Ranch, CA. Snooks managed the cattle and Ray managed the farming. It was the beginning of a ranching career that would span nearly 60 years. That career was interrupted when Snooks felt compelled to join the U.S. Navy for service in WWII. He was an Aviation Cadet, V-5, U.S. Naval Reserve in Seattle, WA until he was medically discharged in December 1942 due to visual problems. He entered into active duty January 21, 1944. In June of 1944 he successfully completed Naval Training School (Gunner's Mate) in Farragut, ID. He served on a South Pacific transport, the U.S.S. Dickens APA-151 as Gunner's Mate Third Class. He was several years older than most of the young men on his ship and they looked to "Clem" for direction. He served at the battle of Iwo Jima and witnessed the raising of the flag on Mt. Suribachi. He met several of the individuals who raised that flag. He was discharged from military service March 12, 1946 after serving 3 1/2 years. After his military service, he returned to ranching near Davis Creek, CA. On February 23, 1947 he married Kathleen Ann (Kay) Welch (Anklin) in Reno, NV and moved to their Davis Creek ranch. They raised two sons, William and Frank and a daughter, Dixie, from Kay's first marriage to Warren Welch, killed in Iwo Jima in March of 1945. They purchased several other parcels of land and loved ranch life and the home they built in 1955 near Davis Creek. Snooks was best known for the years he managed several large Northern California cattle ranches. At the age of 40 he was hired by Roger Jessup to be the cow boss on the Lakeshore Ranch near Davis Creek, CA. Over the course of nearly 20 years he managed that ranch for several other owners, including Bill Grace of the Helen Grace Candy Company. At its peak, the 28,000 acre ranch ran up to 4,000 cattle and farmed 3,000 acres. Snooks loved the Lakeshore Ranch, its challenges and was very proud of his accomplishments there. In 1967 Snooks and Kay sold their ranch property near Davis Creek and purchased two motels in Sacramento, CA. Together they owned and operated the Continental Motel and Dude Motel for nearly 10 years, selling both properties in 1977. During those years Snooks continued to work on the Lakeshore ranch, while Kay managed the motels. Also during those years Snooks and his close friend Eugene "Dusty" Dustman owned the Hard Rock Construction Co., building reservoirs throughout Modoc County. In the 1980's Snooks was hired by Frank Freitas to run the Ash Valley Ranch near Adin, CA. He managed that ranch a total of 14 years, first for Frank Freitas and finally for Jack Sparrowk. His years at Ash Valley held a special place in his heart. He was a very sentimental man and he was proud to be a part of the restoration of the large wooden frame barn on that ranch. Before his retirement at the age of 79, he did day work for several area ranchers and lovingly cared for Kay, his wife of 54 years. Kay passed away October 3, 2002 at Modoc Medical Center in Alturas, CA. Her death left a huge void in his life. That void was filled when he met Debra (Houtsma) Mouw, a young woman from the Midwest who he married on October 18, 2003 in Alturas, CA. Over the course of the next 3 _ years they enjoyed horseback riding, caring for their flower garden, cutting firewood on the Devil's Garden, reminiscing and of course having coffee with their friends at the Wagon Wheel. Snooks often said that if he had his life to live over, he "wouldn't change a thing, 'cause if you change one thing you might change everything." Snooks was extremely proud of the fact that he owned two horses that were inducted into the ProRodeo Hall of Fame in Colorado Springs, CO. He sold Miss Klamath and her offspring, Miss Red Bluff to Christiansen Brothers in the mid 1950's. Snooks was also active in several organizations, including the Davis Creek Volunteer Fire Department, Davis Creek 4-H, Modoc County Farm Bureau and Modoc County Soil Conservation Commission. He is survived by his wife Debra Bishop of Alturas; brother Ray Bishop of Alturas; son Bill and wife Robin Bishop of Bakersfield, CA; Father and mother-in-law Andrew and Nelvina Mouw of Sibley, IA; son Frank and wife Lee Bishop of Minden, NV; stepdaughter Dixie (Welch) and husband Duane McGarva, Likely, CA; stepson Jeremy and wife Sarah of Sibley, IA; stepdaughter Martie and husband John DeKam of Sioux Falls, SD; grandchildren Mary Amaral, Tracey, CA; Abby Bishop, Berkeley, CA; Billy Bishop of Tehachapi, CA;Alisa and husband Travis Chase of Bakersfield, CA; Brandon and wife Stephanie Bishop of Eureka, CA; Lynne and husband Russell Hereford, Bozeman, MT; Aimee and husband Gary Hendrickson, Chandler, AZ; Scott McGarva, Paradise, CA; step-grandchildren, triplets Caden, Addalai and Dawson DeKam of Sioux Falls, SD; also eight great-grandchildren: Katie and Joey Amaral; Zoey and Sable Bishop; Matt and Anna Heryford, Pete Heryford; Brad and Joshua Hendrickson; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins who live out of the area. He is preceded in death by his parents, a brother Warren, infant sister and a grandson, Nick Schultz. Memorial Contributions may be directed to Hospitalized American Veterans, Paralyzed American Veterans, or Outpost I, dedicated to preserving the history and heritage of the American Cowboy, P.O. Box 505, Hines, OR. Snooks was recently interviewed for their next publication entitled "The California Cowboy". Kerr Mortuary in Alturas is handling the arrangements. Graveside services will be held Saturday; April 14 at 11:00 a.m. at the Davis Creek Cemetery. A memorial service will follow at his home at 802 Park Street at 1:00 p.m. with a tri-tip barbecue fellowship following the service. Anyone wishing to contribute food for the fellowship is asked to contact either Lynn Schluter at 233-3566 or Terri Haralson at 233-5216. Charles 'Chuck' Taylor, Jr. Charles Arthur Taylor, Jr., better known as "Chuck" passed away unexpectedly in his sleep on March 31, 2007, at his Alturas home. Mr. Taylor was 66 and had very much enjoyed his retirement years living in Modoc County over the past 16 years with his wife Bunny. Mr. Taylor was born in Petaluma, CA on August 3, 1940 and was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps. To comply with his wishes, no services will be held. Donations may be made to any charity of the donor's choice. He is survived by his wife Bunny Taylor of Alturas; his son Charles E. Taylor and wife Sharon of Guerneville, CA and their two children Siera and Eddy; daughter Melinda Parmeter and husband Mike of Cazadero, CA and their three children Jenna, Taryn and Coleman; son Daniel A. Taylor of Beckworth, CA and wife Heather, and their children Cody and Chris; brother-in-law William Mackey of Alturas. He was preceded in death by his sister Jean Mackey. The Record will publish Mr. Taylor's obituary in a future issue. Henry Donald Silva Alturas resident Henry Donald Silva passed away March 24, 2007 at the age of 68, at Surprise Valley Hospital in Cedarville, CA. Mr. Silva was diagnosed with lung cancer. He was born in Honolulu, Hawaii on February 25, 1939. Mr. Silva had retired from work as a long haul truck driver and in construction as a sandblaster. He loved to build things and he loved working on cars, until he was unable to, due to his declining health. He enjoyed videotaping and had created a collection of over 1,000 videos, mostly movies from which he removed the commercial breaks. He and wife Anita were married in old Mexico on October 31, 1972 and have shared 35 years together with their coming anniversary. He is survived by his wife Anita Silva of Alturas; daughter Shannon and her husband Raymundo Coronado of Newell, CA. Among his many dear and close friends are Greg Jones, Greg and Nancy Atkins and Doris and John Chinn of Alturas and Edith Christen of Winneconne, WI. His parents and other family members predeceased him. Services were private and under the direction of Kerr Mortuary. Memorial donations may be directed to the American Cancer Society. "Death leaves a heartache that no one can heal; Love leaves a memory no one can steal. We love and miss you." ~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Family Researcher of "The Last Frontier" Modoc County, California --- Our outgoing mail is checked by ZoneAlarm AntiVirus.

THE NEW ERA, ALTURAS, MODOC COUNTY, CAL WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 4, 1911 BRIDE AND GROOM RETURN Fred Vinson and bride arrived home from Quincy this week and Mr. Vinson has resumed his position in the Co-Op Store. We copy the following from the Plumas Bulletin: At the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Luman on Main St., Quincy last evening, Mr. Frederick Claude Vinson of Alturas, Modoc County and Miss Minnie Irene Cook of Quincy were united in marriage, Rev. J. W. Huston performed the ceremony. Only relatives and a few invited guests were present to witness the event. While Mr. Vinson is a stranger to our people, his bride is well known in Quincy and in eastern Plumas, where a wide circle of friends join in wishing the young couple happiness and prosperity. Mr. and Mrs. Vinson will make their future home in Alturas. BOYS LOST TWO BOYS AGED EIGHTEEN AND NINETEEN LOST ON MOUNT SHASTA, WHILE ON HUNTING TRIP WEDDING BELLS THREE HAPPY COUPLES EMBARK ON THE SEA OF MATRIMONY THIS WEEK (Unable to read the article) Married were: Mr. S. E. Farmer to Mrs. Lizzie E. Simmons of Cedarville, no date, On Wednesday, Sept. 27, General Bettendorf to Annie M. Lyons, and On Sunday, Oct. 1, Charles M. Mariotte and Lotin S. Niles, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer E. Niles. LOCAL AND PERSONAL WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 11, 1911 FOUND DEAD IN BED Last Friday, Coroner Thomas Frawley received a message from Bidwell, asking him to come over and investigate the death of Thomas Ferris, who was found dead in bed at Twelve Mile Creek, near Bidwell that morning. Accordingly, Mr. Frawley and Mr. Sisson, the undertaker, went over in the Yates auto, to investigate the case. Dr. Leithead was secured to make a complete autopsy, which disclosed the fact that valvular disease of the heart was the cause of death. The deceased, Frank Ferris was a rancher of Warner Valley and had come into Bidwell to purchase his winters’ supply of provisions. He was returning home and stopped at the station at Twelve Mile Creek to stay all night. A couple of boys slept in the same room with him and when they awoke in the morning, they dressed and left the room without noticing anything was wrong. Later, Mr. Ferris failed to come to breakfast and on examination was found to have been dead several hours. Mr. Ferris was aged 58 years, and has a mother and brother living at San Jose. The body was embalmed and brought over to Alturas and the brother arrived from San Jose the first of this week, to take charge of the remains, which we understand will be taken to his own home for burial. (1:2) ALLEN – WALLS Last Sunday evening, October 9. 1911, the lives of Edmond Wall and Miss Agnes Allen were united in matrimony, the nuptial knot being tied by Rev. Isaac Clark Crook. The ceremony was performed at the Congregational Church, in the presence of a few invited guests, being principally relatives of the contracting parties. After the ceremony was complete and congratulations had been offered and accepted, all present repaired to the Morse Hotel, where a dainty supper was served, which was greatly enjoyed by all. The bride is the daughter of Felix Allen and is a charming young lady, who is well known in this community. The groom is the son of John Wall, the pioneer rancher of Pine Creek. We join their many friends in extending congratulations and best wishes for a long and prosperous life. SMITH – TIERNEY This week we received an announcement containing the news that Mr. W. H. Tierney and Miss Daisy Smith were married on October 5th, 1911, at Reno, Nevada. These two young people are well and favorably known in Modoc County and have scores of warm friends who extend congratulations and best wishes. Miss Smith is a native daughter of Alturas and has mad herself famous as a literary worker of great talent. Mr. Tierney at present is interested in valuable real estate holdings in Surprise Valley and makes friends wherever he goes. Mr. and Mrs. Tierney went on to San Francisco, where they will make an extended visit. LOCAL AND PERSONAL The infant son of W. S. Jacobs died at Lake City, Cal., on September 28th, 1911. (4:1) Born – At Lake City, Cal., October 2, 1911, to the wife of G. M. Warrens, a daughter. A son was born to the wife of D. H. Grove, at Cedarville on October 1, 1911, but the little one lingered but a short time, passing away the day of its birth. (4:1) Mrs. George Tolson, of Eagleville, is now very seriously ill at Woodland. Her husband and children went a few days ago to be with her. Will Kingsbury has been suffering from a sore hand during the past few days, having crushed it badly between two cars while working at the depot. T. J. Linville, of this county and Miss Edna Kidwell, of Princeton, Cal., were married at the home of the brides’ parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Kidwell, on September 26th, 1911. The happy couple immediately left for Modoc County, where they will reside. Mrs. James Roberts, of Davis Creek, was here yesterday, on her way to Colusa, where she will spend the coming winter with her sister, Mrs. Emma Seaver. She left on this mornings’ train. Frank Cook arrived here last week to visit his brothers, Herbert Arthur and John Percy Cook. He holds the position of purser on one of the steamers of the Panama-Pacific line, plying between Panama and San Francisco, but has just returned from a visit to England, where he went to witness the Coronation and to visit his relatives. L. A. Dyke returned a few days ago from a lengthy stay at Sacramento, where he took his wife for an operation for appendicitis, which had been performed at the White Hospital. Mrs. Dyke is staying with her brother at Red Bluff until she regains her strength sufficiently to return home. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 18, 1911 MORE WEDDINGS SEVERAL HAPPY COUPLES JOINED IN THE BONDS OF HOLY MATRIMONY BENNER – STREET Last Sunday evening, Oct. 15th, 1911, an impressive marriage ceremony was performed, after the close of the usual Sunday evening service at the Congregational Church in Alturas. The contracting parties were A. L. Benner and Jennie Street, both well known and highly respected residents of Cedarville. The nuptial knot was tied by Rev. Isaac Clark Crook, pastor of the church, in his usual dignified and impressive way. Next morning, the newly married couple returned by auto to Cedarville, where they will make their home. The New Era joins their many friends in wishing them a happy and prosperous voyage through like. EMERY – RILEY Last Wednesday evening, a quiet wedding was solemnized in the parlor of the Curtis Hotel in Alturas, the contracting parties being Mr. V. V. Emery of Davis Creek and Miss Clara Belle Riley of Cedarville. Only a few witnesses were present. These two young people are well and favorably known in this vicinity, the groom being a brother of Albert Emery, who for many years has been a resident of Alturas. We join their many friends in extending congratulations and best wishes. RINEHART – STONE With only a few intimate friends present, Clarence D. Rhinehart (Rinehart) and Miss Myrtle Stone were made man and wife at the M. E. Church at Lakeview, at one o’clock P.M. last Sunday, Rev. Melville T. Wire officiating. Mr. and Mrs. George B. Graves were the attendants. Both the young people are very popular in Lakeview, the groom being a partner in the auto livery garage and the bride, the charming daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Stone, now of Valley Falls. Immediately after the ceremony they left by auto for Alturas. HIGHLY RESPECTED CITIZEN CROSSES GREAT DIVIDE Lake City, Modoc County, Calif. Wallace W. Cramton passed quietly away at the home of his son, Oliver, where he had been confined to his bed for about seven weeks. Mr. Cramton had been suffering for several months from cancer of the liver, which caused his death Oct. 3rd. all that loving hands could do was done to comfort him in his last days. Mr. Cramton was born in Rockford, Ill., November 10th, 1844. When a young man he moved to Tescott, Kansas, where he married Ida E. Putnam, July 6th, 1876. To them was born 3 children, of which only two survive him. Mrs. Ida Cramton was called home by death June 6th, 1881. Mr. Cramton was again married June 13th, 1883, to Miss Mary E. Nutt; to them was born three sons, Bert, Oliver and Franklin, of which Oliver and Frank survive him. On September 11th, 1809, second Mrs. Mary E. Cramton was called home by death. Some six or seven years ago, Mr. Cramton being in poor health, came west to the lower part of the state, where he met a man from Surprise Valley, who told him about Mr. m. Hotchkiss, his old time friend from boyhood, whom he hadn’t seen or heard from for some years. Then Mr. Cramton came on up here to see his old friend. When he arrived here he liked Surprise so well that he bought himself a ranch here, where he and his sons Oliver and Frank have resided ever since, some five years, I think. Mr. Cramton was a man who seemed to be liked and loved by all who knew him. We wish many more such men as Mr. Cramton who has proven himself would come and locate here. (1:1) WEDDED AT LAKE CITY Last Sunday, Oct. 15th, 1911, a quiet wedding was solemnized at the home of Rev. G. W. Reynolds. The contracting parties being, Miss Mary Daniels and Mr. Earl E. Heard, both well known young people of Lake City. The bride is the daughter of Cyrus Daniels, who is a well known farmer at that vicinity and the groom of Lake City’s farmers. The ceremony was performed by Rev. G. W. Reynolds, it was witnessed by a few intimate friends and relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Heard will make their future home at the Boyd Spring Ranch, south east of Fort. Bidwell. The young couple have the best wishes of their many friends. LOCAL AND PERSONAL A. E. Chambers, of Clover Swale, had the misfortune to break his arm a few days ago. Born – On Wednesday, October 11, 1911, to Mr. and Mrs. Loyd Laver, a son. Weight 11-pounds. Last Friday morning, John J. Lauer, the electrician, received a message that his father had been killed at Sisson by falling from a barn and immediately left with Ray Summers in an auto for that place. (4:1) J. M. Thompson has been in very poor health for sometime past and will leave this week for the lower part of the state for medical treatment. He has many friends here who hope he will soon be restored to good health. Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Tierney returned home last week and are now residing in the J. D. Mulkey house. They cut short their intended tour through the state on account of Mr. Tierneys’ mother arriving here from Washington on a visit and will make their big trip late on. Last Thursday was Columbus Day, one of our new State holidays and cases, which had been set in Justice and Superior Court for that date, had to be postponed. This is the first time this holiday has been celebrated in California, although it is a legal holiday in many other States and commemorates the date on which the famous discoverer caught his first glimpse of the new world. Miss Dorothy Gloster, book-keeper at the Co-Op store of this place, is suffering from a fractured elbow, which she received while driving to Cedarville last week, in company with her sister, Miss Catherine Gloster. While going down the grade in Cedar Pass, when something went wrong with the harness and Miss Dorothy jumped out of the buggy hastily to fix it, but her foot slipped and she fell upon her arm, fracturing the bone. Marriage Licenses were issued by the county clerk last Saturday to Noel D. Heard and Miss Gertrude R. Hayes both of Lake City; also to Earl E. Heard and Miss Mary J. Daniels of Lake City. Born – At Alturas, Calif., Oct. 18th, 1911, to the wife of Leon Estes, a son. Weight 9 ½-pounds. Born – At Alturas, Calif., Oct. 12th, 1911, to the of Norris Phillips, a daughter. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 25, 1911 DIED OF HEART DISEASE Charles Everson returned last week from a trip to his mines, where he was called by a telegram announcing that his friend John Stoneveldt, to whom he has leased the mines for the winter, had died suddenly from heart trouble. Mr. Stoneveldt, who is well known in Alturas, has been suffering from heart disease for many years and leaves a large number of friends here to mourn his loss. Mr. Everson immediately went to superintend the funeral, which took place in Winnemucca, after which he returned to his mines and made arrangements to lease them to another party. (1:3) SERIOUSLY HURT MRS EDMUND WALL, SERIOUSLY HURT, WHILE RIDING AFTER CATTLE WITH HER HUSBAND Last Thursday afternoon, Mrs. Agnes Wall, wife of E. A. Wall and a bride of only a few days, was thrown from her horse while riding on the plateau above the powerhouse on Pine Creek and came near being killed outright. As near as we can learn, the sad accident occurred while Mrs. Wall, in company with her husband and her sister, Mill Olive Allen, were all riding after cattle. The horse, which Mrs. Wall was riding, stepped on a rolling stone and fell, throwing her to the ground with terrible force. Her head struck a rock as she fell, rendering her unconscious. Her husband remained with her, endeavoring to restore her to consciousness, while her sister hurriedly rode to send assistance. Dr. Stile was telephoned for and at once hastened to the scene of the accident in an auto. Several of the neighbors were also summoned by phone and promptly hurried to offer what aid they could render, among them being Mrs. Cantrall and Mr. and Mrs. Trumbe. After examination by the doctor, it was found that her scalp was torn very badly, but at first it was impossible to determine whether or not the skull was fractured. However, we are now informed that such is not the case and that the patient is getting along nicely. If no complications arise, it is thought that she will soon be on the road to recovery. SERIOUS AUTO ACCIDENT Last Friday night Dr. J. T. Meredith of Cedarville came very nearly being killed by an auto accident. He was going from Cedarville to the home of Mrs. F. M. Martin, about a mile and a half north of Bidwell. Mrs. Martin being critically ill at that time. While going along a grade the other side of Bidwell, Dr. Meredith lost control of his machine and the auto plunged off the grade, turning over three times. He was thrown from the car and had three ribs broken, besides being badly cut and bruised. Another gentleman who was with Dr. Meredith at the time, had his head badly cut by being thrown from the auto, but otherwise was not seriously injured. Mrs. Martin, the patient whom Dr. Meredith was going to attend, passed away early Saturday morning. Dr. Meredith is getting along as well as could be expected, but will not be around for sometime yet. His auto is a complete wreck. (1:4) LOCAL AND PERSONAL Mrs. Almira Knight died in Adin, Cal. October 15th, 1911, aged 94 years, 1 month and 19 days. She was the mother of George H. Knight, the merchant of Adin. (4:1) Miss May Johnson, of Adin, Cal. and Ellis E. Crom, of Geneva, Nebraska, were married at the home of the brides’ parents near Adin, October 18th, 1911. Mrs. Harriet E. Knox, one of the pioneer women of California died at Bieber on October 14th, 1911, aged 76 years. She came to California in 1859. (4:1) Mrs. Lorenzo D. Frakes, of Warner Valley, died at Fort Bidwell on October 14th, 1911. She was formerly post-mistress at Warner Valley and had many friends in Modoc County. (4:1) An interlocutory decree of divorce was granted in Superior Court yesterday, to Mrs. Mollie Rucker, from W. G. Rucker, on grounds of desertion. Mrs. Rucker and Mabel Harvey were present as witnesses. Gee Jim, an aged Chinaman, who has been employed as cook here in Alturas for several years, died Monday of a stroke of apoplexy. L. H. Sisson took charge of the body as undertaker and the remains will be buried in the Masonic cemetery. The deceased was a member of the Masonic Lodge in China, having belonged to the order 38 years and by reason of that had the right to purchase a lot in the Masonic Cemetery here, which he did sometime ago. We are informed that many of the Chinese are members of the Masonic order and it is claimed by some that fraternal organization was founded first in China many centuries ago. (4:1) E. Van Loan of Berkeley is in town this week, visiting his son Herbert van Loan. J. J. Lauer, the electrician, returned Monday night from a trip to Red Bluff, where he was called by the sudden death of his father, John Lauer at that place. Mr. Lauer informs us that his father’s death was caused by falling from the roof of a barn, on which he was engaged in nailing shakes. He was unconscious when picked up from the ground and died almost instantaneously. (4:2) INDIAN WEDDING Desiring to conform to the best established views of Christian conduct, Mr. Ben Jones of Fort Bidwell and Miss Bessie Chiloquin of the same place, came to Alturas and secured from Mr. L. S. Smith a dully authorized Marriage License. This they presented Tuesday evening to Rev. Isaac Clark Crook, who performed the religious ceremony, which made them husband and wife. The scope and dignity of the ceremony was fully comprehended by the pair, who entered into the sacred thoughts and vows with understanding and noble feeling. Mr. Jones is a practical farmer and Mrs. Jones has proved herself equipped for life in different ways. She has been an assistant teacher at Fort Bidwell and religiously is an active member of the Methodist Church near Klamath Reservation. They left this morning for Klamath Reservation, where they will make their future home among the former friends of Mrs. Jones. Prosperity and happiness, we sincerely trust will follow them all the days of their lives. ~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Family Researcher of "The Last Frontier" Modoc County, California --- Our outgoing mail is checked by ZoneAlarm AntiVirus.

THE NEW ERA, ALTURAS, MODOC COUNTY, CAL WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 1911 LOCAL AND PERSONAL Born – At Alturas, Modoc County, Cal., September 5th, 1911, to the wife of Ben Armstrong, a son. Mother and babe are doing nicely. The little babe of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Walker is ill with dysentery this week, but Dr. Stile, who is in attendance, says the case is not serious. The father of Charley Brown arrived here from his home at Fort Smith, Ark., a few days ago, to visit his son for a time. He expresses himself as highly pleased with our section of the country and may decide to locate here. Capt. I. D. Applegate, one of the old veteran Indian fighters of the Modoc War, is here from his home near Klamath Falls this week. He was accompanied by a couple of young men, natives of the Emerald Isle, who are taking steps towards becoming American citizens. Ed Ivory, Jr. and wife left here on last Friday’s train for San Francisco, where Mrs. Ivory will undergo an operation for appendicitis at Lanes Hospital. Mrs. Ivory was formerly School Superintendent of this County and has scores of friends here who hope for her speedy recovery. J. G. Conklin, one of Modoc’s pioneer residents, returned last week from an extended trip in the southern part of this State and is now visiting his daughter, Mrs. W. E. Rachford of Alturas. He says he enjoyed a pleasant time during his journey, but found unusually cool weather every place he visited. Mrs. Pearson, mother of our town man, A. E. Pearson, arrived here from Fresno this week, to visit her son and his family. Mrs. Phillipina Essex of Canby was here yesterday, looking after the estate of J. L. Essex, of which she is administratrix. Dr. R. C. West and wife left on this mornings’ train for Reno, where the Dr. will be operated on for appendicitis. He has made many friends while here who hope for his speedy recovery. Grandma Parker is now at the home of her brother, Thomas Fogerty, Sr., in Alturas and is seriously ill. Her son, Chester Parker, ex-sheriff of this county, came down from his home at Paisley a few days ago, to visit her. Another large bar of gold was sent up from the Hess Mines near Canby, on its way to the mint at San Francisco. This is the second shipment in the past three weeks and shows that the Hess Mine is paying on a large scale, although its development is progressing so quietly that very few people in Modoc County really know how rich a property it actually is proving to be. Last week two infants in this town were taken away be the angel of death, rendering two homes sad and dreary. On Wednesday, August 30th, Orvis Alroy, the little son of Mr. and Mrs. Will Kingsbury, passed away, aged two years, five months and two days. The funeral was held at the home of Mrs. Lizzie Sapper on Thursday, at 10 A. M. On Saturday, September 2nd, death claimed Ione Surrilda, the little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Eades, aged two years and fifteen days. The funeral was held at the Baptist Church on Sunday, at 2 P. M. The entire community feels the deepest sympathy for these bereaved parents mourning for the loss of the little ones who had made their homes so bright and happy. (2:3) WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 1911 ALTURAS COUPLE MARRIED On Wednesday of last week a couple of young Alturas people sprung a pleasant surprise on their many friends here, by being joined in the bonds of holy matrimony, while spending a few days in Reno, where they went ostensibly to attend the Ringling Bros. Circus. The happy couple were Mr. Beryl K. Sandidge and Miss Lottie Vogt, both well-known in the community and they have a large circle of warm friends who hope their voyage over the ocean of life will be one of unalloyed sunshine and happiness. They returned to Alturas on Thursdays’ train and will make their home here. Adin Argus: Dr. Tinsman was to Fall River Valley Tuesday to assist Dr. Wheeler in setting a broken shoulder for a daughter of H. Cullers. The bone was broken sometime ago. All of our northern California exchanges have mentioned the unusual number of butterflies that were passing through the country last week and which were seen here in unusual numbers and most of them predict a hard winter. A dentist named A. W. McDavilt has been held to answer for a statutory offense in San Bernardino. The case has proved a most sensational one and care was required to prevent citizens from wreaking vengeance on the monster. The victim was a 16-year old school girl and was kept in seclusion for several months in a back room of the dentist’s office. It was the old story of young girls picking up on the streets an acquaintance with smooth tongued, flashily dressed strangers. Better beware girls, for a man may smile and smile and be a villain still. MARRIED Thomas Alfred Shanks and Miss Ina Leah Musgrove, both of Madeline, under the friendly escort of Mr. and Mrs. H. D. Watts repaired to the Congregational parsonage. The couple departed as Mr. and Mrs. T. A. Shanks, with the cordial good will and hearty congratulations of their many friends. LOCAL AND PERSONAL J. M. Kane, one of Canbys’ prominent residents, has been in Alturas during the past week to be treated for a severe attack of rheumatism. Mrs. John Davis, who has been helping cook for hay hands at the Davis ranch, was brought to town this week quite sick. The little son of Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Morse is quite sick with typhoid fever at the Morse Hotel. A man named Harry Critchley is also quite sick with typhoid at the same hotel. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 1911 LOCAL AND PERSONAL The residence of W. J. Dorris was destroyed by fire Thursday morning. Only a small amount of personal effects were saved, the loss being about five thousand dollars, with no insurance. Eddie Diesenroth, the son of Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Diesenroth, aged 22 years, was killed last week in Klamath County by being thrown from a horse. His mother arrived at his bedside just before his death and had the remains brought to Alturas. The funeral took place here, last Sunday at 2 P.M. He was liked by all who knew him and leaves many friends to mourn his death. (4:1) WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 1911 WEDDING BELLS TWO ALTURAS COUPLES EMBARK ON THE SEA OF MATRIMONY THIS WEEK A quiet wedding took place at the home of the bride on Wednesday evening, September 20th, when V. L. Bonner and Ora E. Harris were joined in marriage by Rev. G. N. Gardner, in the presence of a small circle of friends and relatives. The room was tastily decorated appropriate for the occasion. At the close of the ceremony the guests sat down to a sumptuous repast, which had been prepared for the occasion and all thoroughly enjoyed it. The bride and groom are both prominent and well known in Alturas and among the most highly respected young people of the place. Miss Harris is a daughter of Mrs. Mary Harris, Matron of the Hospital. She is prominent in Church circles and a most efficient teacher of the Primary department of the Baptist Sunday School. Mr. Bonner is Deputy Supervisor of Forestry in Modoc County. They are spending a few days at Willow Ranch on their wedding tour, whence they will return to Alturas and begin the home circle in Mr. Bonners’ new house in Alturas. The best wishes of their many friends will follow them, desiring that God’s richest blessing may rest upon them throughout their entire journey in life. Another young couple well known in Alturas surprised their many friends by being married at the home of the brides’ parents at Quincy, Plumas County, last Wednesday. The contracting parties were Fred Vincent and Miss Minnie Irene Cook, sister of J. M. Cook, one of our businessmen. The groom is one of the employees of the Co-Op Store and is well liked by all who know him. The bride is a charming young lady, who makes friends wherever she goes. The New Era joins their many friends in wishing them a long life of happiness and prosperity. A PETTY WEDDING A pleasant wedding occurred Sunday evening at the residence of the brides’ parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Wylie, when their daughter, Stella and Raymond Hill were married. The mansion, one of the best in Cedarville, was handsomely decorated for the occasion. Promptly at seven o’clock, the guests assembled mostly relatives of the young people to be married and the house was crowded. The wedding was conducted by Rev. J. H. Westervelt in his usual solemn and impressive manner. The bride was handsomely dressed in white and held in her hand a beautiful bouquet of rare perfumed flowers and the groom was in the customary Prince Albert suit. The wedding ceremony was brief and immediately after the guests were ushered into a large dining room where all the good things to eat were in abundance. Both bride and groom were born and grew to womanhood and manhood in Surprise Valley. Miss Wylie graduated in the Surprise Valley union High School and then completed her education as a teacher at the San Jose Normal School and taught successfully one term in the grammar school here. Mr. Hill is a successful and practical farmer. He has a large and profitable crop of alfalfa seed needing immediate attention and instead of taking the honeymoon trip now as is the usual with newly married young people, they, the bride and groom, left town early Monday morning for his farm, he, to harvest the most profitable grain crop grown in the valley and she to take charge of the work in the kitchen. This is an unmistakable good omen of future success in life and a most sensible view to take for young married people. Their many friends and acquaintances are sure this is the beginning of a happy and joyous future. They were the recipients of many handsome and valuable presents. ONE WHO WAS PRESENT. LOCAL AND PERSONAL Born – Near Adin, Modoc County, cal., September 16, 1911, to the wife of W. E. Conklin, a daughter. George Sweeney and little daughter were here last week, on their way home from Sacramento, where the little girl received medical attention for a broken arm. They went on to their home at Lake City. ~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Family Researcher of "The Last Frontier" Modoc County, California --- Our outgoing mail is checked by ZoneAlarm AntiVirus.