Friday, March 30, 2007 “Looking Back” is a regular feature of the Modoc County record, published weekly in Alturas, California. The following is transcribed from the March 22, 2007 issue. Looking Back 113 Years Ago – 1894 2600 HEAD OF Sheep are ready for shearing at Amadee at a rate of four cents per head…. J.T. Laird has always kept his store doors open but the other night some hungry individual entered and stole a quarter of beef. He says he is going to keep his larder locked from now on….The Dorris Brothers have an old mare on the ranch that crossed the plains in 1860. She has become so frisky that the Dorris’ had to quit using her to rake hay with as she would run away each time she was harnessed…. Peter Heard and Wm. Toney came over from Lake City with a four-horse team and managed to return the same day. That is quite an undertaking for this time of year. 93 Years Ago – 1914 JOHN WALL of Alturas is heading up a citizens complaint against the NCO Railroad and an order to show cause has been issued for the company to reduce its highly excessive freight rates….A big schooner of beer and a hot sausage will cost only five cents at D.W. Thomas’ shop in New Pine Creek….The Hess mine has 18 employees getting the mine in shape and it should have some paying quantities of gold before long….Nettie B. Harris has announced for the office of Superintendent of schools….Renshaw and Close will soon deliver Overland Autos to Herbert Beardsley, Joe Bohrnsen, M. Gosch, Al Tornquist and Wm. Munroe….Modoc Boys went by train to Lakeview to play basketball. The train was two and a half hours late, but the Modoc boys won anyway, 49 to 20. 73 Years Ago – 1934 THE PWA has granted approval for the construction of a dam in West Valley. This is good news to the folks in Likely who have long awaited the storage of water for irrigation purposes there…. A heavy rainfall was most welcome this week, but temperatures in Alturas have again climbed to unseasonably warm and are hovering near 80….Ruth French, Betty Williams, Paul Baker and Reginald Leonard finished the first seven semesters of their high school in scholarship standing (MUHS)…. Mrs. Musick and Betty De Camp are directing the junior class play, “Believe it or Not”….A commercial Boeing airplane flew over Alturas yesterday and drew concern that it may be lost and had no place to land in Alturas…. The first carload shipment of ore from the Juniper mine on Hayden Hill was reported this week by George Harper of Adin. 53 Years Ago – 1954 J. W. Judy, Alturas Realtor, has announced plans to build 50 Veterans homes near the Modoc football field that will sell for an estimated $10,500 each…..Steve Wistos and Doug Graham have completed renovated their Fourth Street Market and a grand opening is planned to display their store….The Highway 81 Association is planning a caravan of 100 cars to Reno to boost for the road from Sparks, NV to Modoc County ….Juvenile problems at MUHS continued this week with the arrest of four boys at the school for possession of alcohol beverages in their wall lockers….The annual Block M Scamper Boxing fest will feature 20 fights Saturday night at the high school. That story about Mr. Judy building those homes for Vets reminds me that I once owned those 12 acres of land. I purchased the acreage on a tax sale the year I got out of the army. In 1949 Dude and I were married and we needed a new car. I traded those 12 acres for a brand new 1949 Chevy two door sedan. The price of the Car was $1,870. I thought that I made a great deal. I later learned to think before selling or purchasing anything. However I only paid a little over $500 for the tax sale on those 12 acres of unused land. Hope to see you all again next week. Ron Morgan

Modoc County Record – March 29, 2007 Charles Milton "Snooks" Bishop C.M. "Snooks" Bishop, born to the Goose Lake ranching family of W.D. "Bill" and Lydia Bishop, passed away unexpectedly in his sleep at his Alturas home on Friday, March 23, 2007. Mr. Bishop was a very active 86-year-old, who had managed Ash Valley Ranch and Lakeshore Ranch among his ventures through the years. He was born October 2, 1920, and was a World War II veteran, serving at Iwo Jima with the U.S. Navy. Graveside services will be held at the Davis Creek Cemetery at 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 14. That same day, a memorial service will follow at 1 p.m. in the garden of Mr. Bishop's Alturas home at 802 Park Street, with a reception to follow. Lynn Schluter can be contacted at 233-3566 or Terri Haralson, 233-5216, if you wish to contribute a food item. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Hospitalized American Veterans, Paralyzed Veterans of America or Outpost I, a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving Cowboy Heritage, P.O. Box 505, Hines, OR 97738. Mr. Bishop's obituary will be published in The Modoc Record prior to the April 14 services. Joseph S. Phillips Well respected, former Alturas Mayor Joseph S. Phillips passed away March 22, 2007, at the age of 89 in Alturas, CA. Services were held at the Alturas Cemetery on Wednesday, March 28 at 11 a.m. with Don Wilson of the Alturas Elks Lodge, BPOE 1756 conducting the service. Mr. Phillips, known as "Joe" to his constituents and community, was the second eldest of four children born on January 1, 1918 in Benicia, CA. The family moved to Calistoga when he was young and Joe began developing a strong work ethic from the time he landed his first job at a winery, cleaning vats when he was 12. He and his brother hunted game to keep the family supplied with meat. At age 16, he took a train to Alturas to work on a dairy farm, owned by Willis Watkins in Davis Creek. Two years later, he landed a job at Davis Creek Mercantile and ended up marrying Surprise Valley-ite Barbara Hapgood in 1938. Joe had intentions of buying the Davis Creek Mercantile someday, but two months after they were married, Barbara was ready to leave Modoc. The couple moved to Vallejo where Joe went to work as a sheet metal worker and returned to school for four years at Mare Island Naval Training School, while he worked nights and remained on call for active duty, until the war ended. The couple returned to Davis Creek, after the war, and purchased the Davis Creek Mercantile in 1946. When they separated in 1949, they sold the store. Joe then worked for the state, as a heavy equipment operator, in highway maintenance and construction. He married Burnice Enyard in 1950 in Reno, and accepted a transfer to Madera County as Assistant Highway Supervisor. Not long after, they returned to Alturas and Joe took an early retirement in 1978. During his retirement, he served as a devoted Alturas City Councilman for two years, when he was unanimously elected as Mayor in 1982. Joe held the respect of the city employees and was known for his dedication to his city council work and for his fairness and understanding in dealing with city employees and the public. As retired mayor, he continued to take an interest in the happenings of the City of Alturas and continued to make his Alturas his home. He was a long-time member of the Alturas Elks Lodge 1756. He was preceded in death by his wife Burnice. He is survived by two sons, Terry Phillips of Burney, CA and Ernie Phillips of Alturas, CA; daughter Norma Phillips of Seattle, WA and enjoyed his many grandchildren during his retired years. Contributions in his memory may be made to any charity of the donor's choosing. Services were under the direction of Kerr Mortuary. Franklin E. ‘Bud' Schreiber Franklin Eugene "Bud" Schreiber of Cedarville, born July 14, 1932, in Visalia, CA, died Sunday, March 18, 2007, in Redding, CA, from a massive coronary. He was 75. Bud was the second child of five born by his mother, Frieda. His father, Albert, died when Bud was only 12 years old and Bud began working to help support his family. When Bud's brother, Norman, moved to Surprise Valley, Bud helped him make the move. Bud was so impressed with the valley, that he soon followed. His first job was at Bear Ranch but soon the opportunity to work for the State on the road construction for Cedar Pass presented itself and he jumped at the opportunity. His youngest sister, Elaine, moved up shortly after to help out with Bud's three children, Debbie, Gary and Lisa who came to spend the summer with their father. Soon, the whole Schreiber clan was here adding brother, John; sister, Melinda and mother Frieda. When the construction job was completed, Bud, ever the entrepreneur, became "Bud the Buzzard" and filled a need for local ranchers by hauling the carcasses of dead livestock to the tallow plant in Tulelake for disposal. While this was not glamorous, it paid the bills until Bud took a job as a farmer for Jim Lorenzen where he learned about farming and he soon managed to purchase the Smith farm where he remained for nearly 10 years. After purchasing the ranch, he wed again on January 10, 1970, this time to Ila Bullen, a marriage that increased his family size considerably. She brought to the marriage, two daughters Lana and Donna and two sons, Dale and Ross. Always willing to learn a new trade, Bud brought the "foam insulation" industry to the valley and then became a painting contractor which he did successfully for many years. He created his dream job by turning an old building at the end of Main Street into a bar for himself and a restaurant for his beloved wife Ila. Of his many accomplishments, he was involved in developing the ski area. He built the first "state of the art" potato cellar in Modoc County, which stored 50,000 sacks of potatoes and was climate controlled. He was one of the first to bring sprinkler systems to the valley and as a result, the first to achieve four hay cuttings in one season. He organized and built the racetrack at the fairgrounds which brought revenue not only to the fairgrounds, but also to other establishments in Cedarville. There are many methods of measuring a life. Some people gauge a life by financial wealth and some by great accomplishments, but not Bud. He lived his life to the fullest extent and never let anything hinder him in his endeavors. Like everyone, he had failures and successes, but through many business adventures over his lifetime, he was never afraid to try something new – to take a risk. One of his most wonderful qualities was resourcefulness. He could always figure things out and make something out of nothing. Bud is survived by his wife Ila, Cedarville; brother John Schreiber, Alturas; his sisters Melinda Kirby of Burney and Elaine Purves of Sparks, NV; and by his children: Debora Leigh Lazarus of Folsom; Gary Schreiber, Hudson, CO; Lisa Chavez, Alturas, CA; Donna Schreiber, Nampa, ID; Dale Bullen, Darvy, MT; Lana Wood, Cedarville; Ross Bullen, Redding; 22 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. Donations in honor of Bud, may be made to the Surprise Valley Hospital, Cedarville or Modoc Medical Center, Alturas. Services were held at the Lake City Cemetery on March 24. Marjorie J. "Jeannie" Sawdy Marjorie J. "Jeannie" Sawdy, 50, died unexpectedly Sunday, March 25, 2007, while in Orland visiting her friends and family. Jeannie was born Marjorie Jean Boyles on June 16, 1956, in Eugene, OR. At an early age her family moved to Orland, where she attended local schools and was a member of the OHS Class of 1974. In November 1972, she met Daryl Sawdy just a few weeks after his return home from active duty service in the US Marine Corps. They fell in love immediately and married four months later on April 20, 1973 in Reno, NV. She and Daryl raised their family in Orland until moving to Ontario, CA, so Daryl could pursue his career in funeral service. Two years later they moved to Phoenix, AZ, where they lived until the moved to Alturas in June 2005. While living in Orland, Jeannie provided in-home childcare, in addition to numerous other jobs. She was a childcare provider for almost 25 years. She and Daryl were foster parents for 3-1/2 to four years, before having children of their own. Jeannie enjoyed working with people and was a tenderhearted person who loved spending time with her family and close friends. Jeannie was always involved with her children's activities, volunteering as a Cub Scout Den Leader, score keeping at Little League baseball games an as a room mother in her kids' classrooms at school. She and Daryl loved to take the kids camping and trout fishing at Battle Creek and enjoyed watching the kids play sports, as they grew older. After moving to Arizona, in addition to her childcare, Jeannie started to help her husband part-time at the mortuary he was managing in Phoenix. Her role changed to full time office staff and all around "partner" when she and Daryl moved to Alturas to manage Kerr Mortuary. Jeannie was an avid reader and loved anything about Stephen King and anything to do with Harry Potter. A devout moviegoer, Jeannie loved going to the movies with anyone she could drag along. She had her favorite seat at the Niles Theater and was proud that she had "sponsored" some of the new seats that are being installed. Jeannie was a blessing that Daryl and all others she leaves behind, will truly miss. She is survived by her husband of nearly 34 years, Daryl Sawdy of Alturas; children Alva Stephens and Steven Sawdy of Orland and Amie Sawdy of San Diego, CA; her five grandchildren who she loved more than life itself. "I can't forget her three kitties, Ruby, Rose and Karl who she actually spoiled more than me, and more friends than you can shake a stick at!" describes her husband. "While Jeannie and I have only been residents of Modoc County a short time, we have both been humbled by the acceptance we have experienced by the people of this community. I would like to invite those of you who can, to join us and share Jeannie's "Celebration of Life" service that is being held Saturday, March 31 at 1 p.m. at the Kerr Mortuary Chapel." In lieu of flowers, donations in her name to any Children's Charity, would be greatly appreciated as children were her joy in life. ~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Family Researcher of "The Last Frontier" Modoc County, California --- Our outgoing mail is checked by ZoneAlarm AntiVirus.

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THE NEW ERA, ALTURAS, MODOC COUNTY, CAL WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 2, 1911 LITTLE THINGS Miss Nellie Janes is now an assistant in the post office, having resigned her position in the Republican office. Miss Opal Davis is now learning the art of typesetting in that office. Warric West, who was called here last week by the illness of his brother, Dr. West, left here this morning to return to his home near Chico, where he has a position as electrician. Mrs. Nettie B. Harris, School Superintendent and daughter returned home last Wednesday from a three weeks’ visit to San Francisco, where Mrs. Harris went to have her daughters’ eyes treated. Two cases of smallpox are reported at Cedarville, being two children of Henry Simson. At first there was some doubt as to the nature of the disease but the opinion of Dr. Coates and Dr. Kennedy pronounced it smallpox and the patients were placed under proper quarantine. Mrs. Rosa Cohn, daughter of Mrs. E. Lauer and Mrs. Bessie Stone, daughter of Mrs. W. E. Armstrong, who have been visiting in Alturas a few weeks, left here on Wednesday morning for San Francisco. They were accompanied by Mrs. Rachel Dorris, who is compelled to visit a lower altitude for the benefit of her health. The important case of Conklin vs. Benson, which was tried by a jury in Superior Court some four years ago, was carried to the Supreme Court and the decision was rendered a short time ago, reversing the judgement and motion denying a new trial. This is a test case brought by Mrs. Mollie Conklin, of Oakland, to recover title to a large amount of land, of which she claims the deeds were obtained by fraud. T. H. Walker, the timber king, has title now to most of the land in question, having purchased them in the ordinary course of business, without knowledge of any fraud. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 9, 1911 WANDERS INTO MOUNTAINS Last Saturday morning, the residents of Surprise Valley were roused to excitement by the news that a woman was lost in the hills, having wandered away from the house, in which she was staying, at the early hour of three o’clock in the morning. The woman was Mrs. George Hapgood, who was at that time staying at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Largent in Lake City. As soon as her disappearance, a large posse was formed and began a careful search. At times in the past, Mrs. Hapgood has suffered from spells of temporary insanity and the searching party feared that some harm would come to her in her wanderings. She left the house barefooted and her tracks were followed westward into the mountains, where the signs showed that she had waded up the flume, which carries water to the flour mill, as far as the flume went. After that she wandered to the top of the mountains, where she was found Monday. PASSES AWAY AFTER LONG ILLNESS Last Sunday the grim reaper of Death visited us again, taking from our midst, Mrs. E. R. Wilson of Cedar Pass. Mrs. Wilson was stricken with paralysis over a year ago and had never fully recovered although she was able to sit up and converse with her friends. During her illness she was untiring and very patient and up until the last, seemed to think she would entirely recover. She leaves to mourn her loss, her husband, Mr. E. R. Wilson, her sons and a sister, Mrs. Jesse Allenwood of Cedarville, besides numerous other relatives. Before her illness, Mrs. Wilson kept the Station House at Cedar Pass between here and Cedarville, where all who wished could stop and get something to refresh their appetites. She was well spoken of by all who knew her and made many friends of the family extend their deepest sympathy to the bereaved ones in their hour of sorrow. (1:1) DEATH OF MISS GRANT The many friends of Miss Mary Blair Grant were shocked to learn of her death at Berkeley last Monday. A short time ago, Miss Grant left here to spend her vacation in the lower country. During the journey, she ate some canned crabs and was immediately taken sick with ptomaine poisoning, from which she never recovered. Miss Grant was one of the instructors of the Modoc County High School for the past two terms and while in Alturas, made a host of friends, all of whom will deeply mourn this untimely ending of a bright and useful life. (1:2) SPAULDING – HENDERSON Last Friday, August 11th, 1911, a quiet wedding was solemnized at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Dawson, in Alturas. The young couple whose lives were joined in matrimony were: William R. Henderson, of Davis Creek and Miss Blanche Estelle Spaulding, of Joseph Creek. Rev. G. N. Gardner spoke the impressive words that united the two young lives, in the presence of a few witnesses. Both the bride and groom are well and favorably known in this vicinity and we join their many friends in extending congratulations and best wishes for their bright and prosperous future. SUICIDE IN ALTURAS Just as we go to press the news reaches us that Johan Van Eden, better known as John Vocklandt has committed suicide by shooting himself through the head. It seems that they were waiting for him to count the money in the city treasury precious to turning the money and office over to George Bigley. When he did not show up, Hillard Ballard started to see what was the matter. On investigation, he found that Mr. Vocklandt lying in his house in a pool of blood. Nothing furthest can be learned at this time. Full particulars later. (1:4) LITTLE THINGS Born – At Lake City, Cal., August 14th, 1911, to the wife of William Jacobs, a son. The best part of the town of Millville, was wiped out by a fire last week, which left only two buildings standing on Main Street. Miss Etta Clark of this place has been visiting the family of her brother, James Clark of Davis Creek during the past week. Dr. A. Gibson and wife went over to Surprise Valley last week in their auto, to visit Mrs. Gibsons’ father, W. S. Stevens and returned home Thursday evening. D. H. Lighty, one of Cedarvilles’ aged and highly respected residents came over to Alturas Thursday on a visit to his daughter, Mrs. May L. Yates. George Clark, manager of the Clark and Sons blacksmith shop of this town, was called to Lodi Wednesday by a telegram summoning him to the bedside of his brother, who is critically ill. Harry L. Rader of Willow Ranch, who left here with his family a few weeks ago for the benefit of his little son, who was critically ill, is now located at Sacramento. He writes that the child is rapidly recovering, which good news all of their many friends will be pleased to learn. Last Thursday, J. A. Yates took an auto load of passengers to Cedarville, the party consisting of Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Wylie, Mrs. Gladys Rachford and Dr. W. E. Coppedge. The party went for the purpose of taking Mrs. Wylie to the sanitarium at Cedarville and within half an hour after their arrival the stork had presented Mrs. Wylie with a baby daughter. Mother and daughter are doing nicely. George A. Jewett, of the Jewett Lumber Company of Des Moines, Iowa, is visiting his aunt, Mrs. Eunice Jewett Thrift and his cousin, Mrs. thrift’s granddaughter, Mrs. S. B. Yates. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 23, 1911 LITTLE CHILD DIES Last Sunday, the angel of death saddened the hearts and home of Mr. and Mrs. Loren C. Ballard of Madeline, by taking away to the brighter shore their infant daughter, Docia Elizabeth, aged 2 years, 5 months and 3 days. The loss of the little one was a bitter blow to the parents. The body was brought to Alturas for interment, the funeral services being held at the home of T. H. Ballard, Monday at 2 o’clock P. M. Rev. G. N. Gardner conducted the last sad rites. The bereaved parents have the sympathy of the entire community in their bitter hour of grief. (1:4) JOHN VOLCKLANDT COMMITS SUICIDE Wednesday evening at 2:30 the word passed from lip to lip that John Volcklandt had committed suicide. The news was a shock to all as he was not only one of the best known but best beloved of all the old timers of Alturas. The circumstances of the tragedy are quickly told and in a few words. County Treasurer, S. W. Pepperdine was compelled, by reason of failing health to seek relief in another climate. As will be remembered by readers of this paper, Mr. Pepperdine went to the Hot Springs of Arkansas, leaving Mr. Volcklandt in charge of the office. When the Board came to count the money – we mean the District Attorney, Auditor and recorder and chairman of the Board of Supervisors – they found the accounts in a bad condition. Mr. Ballard, however, assisted Volcklandt in straightening out his accounts. There was no question of John Volcklandt’s honesty, but he did not have the clerical ability to keep his accounts in shape. Besides, it is known that he was suffering with, Brights Disease and with his failing eyesight, was utterly incompetent to discharge the duties of County Treasurer. Under these circumstances and realizing the weight of responsibility devolving on him, Treasurer Pepperdine asked George H. Bigley to take charge of the office and had notified Mr. Volcklandt of the fact. Wednesday morning, Mr. Volcklandt asked Mr. Bigley when he would take charge, remarking that he was ready to turn over the office at anytime. Mr. Bigley replied that if all was satisfactory, the money would be counted in the afternoon and then he would take charge. Mr. Volcklandt cheerfully replied, "all right." At one o’clock, District Attorney Baldwin and auditor and recorder Ballard came to the office. The door was locked and they supposed he had not returned from lunch. They waited until two and his not showing up, they went to his home and found him dead on his bed with a bullet hole in his forehead, the weapon resting on his breast. Coroner Thomas Frawley was notified and summoning a jury held a inquest over the remains, the verdict being that he came to his death by a bullet wound inflicted with suicidal intent. That is the whole story. As to the motive? – That is another question and many theories have been advanced. But one thing is certain, John Volcklandt never used one cent that did not belong to him. On the last day of July, the money was counted, Mr. Ballard assisting him to straighten out his accounts. The count showed that there was $5.97 more in the treasury than was necessary to balance his accounts. The motive for self-destruction? John Volcklandt, or to call him by his ancestral name, John von Eden, was one of the most sensitive men we have ever known. He was peculiarly proud of his lineage – the last of his race – one of the noble families of Holland – of his honor and uprightness as a man. Realizing that he could live but a short time at most – with failing eyesight – in a moment of temporary aberration, he sped the bullet that ended his life. Don’t censure him, reader, you know not the agony that tortured the soul of this man, imaginary though they were. That the resolution came to him of a sudden to end his life, there is no doubt. He went home in apparently the best of spirits, but brooding over his imaginary disgrace in having to give up a ten cent office ended it all in death. (1:3) WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 30,1911 THE GRIM REAPER On Monday, August 28, 1911, death claimed one of Modoc’s old pioneer citizens, Madison Davis, aged 62 years, 4 months and 8 days. The funeral was held at 4 o’clock yesterday afternoon, at the Masonic Tempe, under the auspices of Alturas Lodge, No. 248 F. & A. M., of which lodge the deceased was a member in high standing. For many years past, Mr. Davis has been one of the prominent citizens of this county and was well liked by all who knew him. He leaves a wife, a son, Claud Davis, and a daughter, Mrs. W. Pinneo, as well as a large circle of friends to mourn his loss. For many years, Mr. Davis was considered one of Modoc’s wealthiest stockmen, but of late years he had gradually retired from active life, on account of his failing health. (1:1) HEART FAILURE Last Friday morning, about 11:30 o’clock, L. W. Jackson, of Alturas, fell dead from heart failure, while in the act of crossing a room at his home. He had not been feeling well for sometime and had called in a doctor the day before his death, but nothing serious was apprehended and his death was a great shock to all who knew him. Mr. Jackson was born April 6th, 1848 and was 63 years old at the time of his death. He has been for sometime a highly respected member of this community and leaves a wife and son here to mourn his loss, his son being C. N. Jackson, manager of the Alturas Forwarding Company. The funeral was held at the Baptist Church, under the auspices of the I. O. O. F. Lodge, of which he was a highly esteemed member. His family has the sincere sympathy of the community. (1:1) The last sad rites over the mortal remains of the late Christopher Columbus Pratt, pioneer resident of Goose Lake Valley and one of the men that crossed the plains in the late fifties, were held from the Methodist Church Sunday afternoon and attended by one of the largest gatherings ever seen at a funeral here. The ceremony was conducted by Rev. L. E. Henderson of New Pine Creek, also a pioneer who came in the valley in the early days. Mr. Pratt after a hard battle against age and the terrible wounds that shattered his strong constitution finally succumbed Friday evening, a couple of weeks after the flywheel of the auto driven and owned by Walter Dent had burst, throwing a large section of the mechanism aero man was conversing with some friends. The left leg being shattered in such a manner that it was found necessary to amputate it at a later date, but despite this gangrene set in and death came to end the sufferings of the man that had helped make history for this portion of the west. – Examiner (1:1) A SAD CASE Yesterday, a sad case of insanity occupied the attention of the Superior Court, the alleged insane person being Mrs. George B. Hapgood, formerly Miss Genevieve True, who in her girlhood was well-known as one of the most popular teachers in Modoc. For several years past Mrs. Hapgood has suffered from attacks of mental trouble, but it was not considered of a serious nature until recently. Now however, the examination physicians declare her mental trouble to be of a permanent nature and upon the proper showing the Court committed her to the State Institution at Napa. Mr. and Mrs. Hapgood and family have resided at Likely and in Surprise Valley for many years and have a large circle of friends, who sincerely regret the misfortune, which has befallen this charming and lovable woman. LOCAL AND PERSONAL Born – In Adin, Cal., Aug. 13, 1911, to the wife of Roy Harper, a daughter. ~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Family Researcher of "The Last Frontier" Modoc County, California --- Our outgoing mail is checked by ZoneAlarm AntiVirus.

Quincy Union, Quincy, California - 20 April 1867 3;2 - Surprise Valley Items. The Virginia Enterprise learns the following items of news from Surprise Valley, through Mr. W. B. Whitmore, who arrived at Virginia on the 31st inst. He comes to make arrangements for the shipment of a sawmill to that region. The greatest depth of snow this winter, in the valley, did not exceed eighteen inches and this was on the bench lands. Stock has been running out all winter and has done well without being fed. When he left the farmers were plowing and putting in grain.The supposition now is among the settlers that the headquarters of the troops now in that country will be removed from Summit Lake to Fort Bidwell in the north end of Surprise Valley. The Forty Nine lead, situated on the east side of the valley, is creating some excitement among the settlers. It is supposed to be a very valuable silver vein. At Susanville, Honey Lake, there are four or five large wagons awaiting the opening of the Smoke Creek road now blocked with snow in order to pass over in the valley with goods. At present its impossible to obtain any article of clothing or dry goods can be purchased and not even so much as a common gray woolen shirt or pair of socks in the way of clothing. Mr. Ayers a settlers came in to procure supplies and is offering fifteen cents per pound freight from Chico to the valley. Captain Munson sent out a scouting party in February which succeeded in surprising an Indian camp and killing some seven or eight warriors. Of late the Indians have committed no depredations in the valley and none have been seen by the settlers for a long time. The people settled in the valley are perfectly satisfied with their prospects and are going at work in earnest to improve their farms and establish permanent farms.

Hi Tim, I'll give it a shot, unless someone else *really* wants to do it. :-) Dee At 03:28 PM 3/22/2007, you wrote: >I will be gone for three weeks in May to Minnesota to examine the >Red River Lumber Company archives. While I will have a laptop >computer with me, I am not sure if I will have time to handle the >list while I am away. Usually, every day or so, as the host, >Rootsweb alerts me to review messages that they hold, that are not >posted. 99% of the time its spam. On a rare instance, someone from >the lists attempts to post something, but they had changed email >addresses and are blocked. If someone would like to take over as >assistant while I am gone, let me know. > >Tim > >------------------------------- >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 > > > > >-- >No virus found in this incoming message. >Checked by AVG Free Edition. >Version: 7.5.446 / Virus Database: 268.18.17/730 - Release Date: >3/22/2007 7:44 AM -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.446 / Virus Database: 268.18.17/730 - Release Date: 3/22/2007 7:44 AM

I will be gone for three weeks in May to Minnesota to examine the Red River Lumber Company archives. While I will have a laptop computer with me, I am not sure if I will have time to handle the list while I am away. Usually, every day or so, as the host, Rootsweb alerts me to review messages that they hold, that are not posted. 99% of the time its spam. On a rare instance, someone from the lists attempts to post something, but they had changed email addresses and are blocked. If someone would like to take over as assistant while I am gone, let me know. Tim

Thursday, March 22, 2007 “Looking Back” is a regular feature of the Modoc County record, published weekly in Alturas, California. The following is transcribed from the March 15, 2007 issue. Looking Back 113 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 floated down to rest under the bridge….D.C. Berry of Davis Creek has returned to Modoc from Marysville and says if folks here think that times are bad, thy should go abroad and see the condition of the people in other places ….Arthur Lauer has been appointed postmaster at Likely….Creameries are the talk of the county these days with one going up at Alturas and another at Adin. It is said that when the creameries are completed, cream can be separated from milk in three minutes….Five new members have joined the church in Likely bringing the total to 17, according to Rev. Wallace. 99 Years Ago – 1908 ARMY OFFICERS will be in Alturas to buy cavalry horses this week and any mare or gelding is said desirable except grays. The price paid will range $115 and up….Charles Toreson is asking that every prohibitionist send him their name. Toreson believes “something is in the wind legislative wise” this year and true prohibitionists should organize their movement….a strange new sight in Alturas is the erection of telephone poles that will be used by the franchised phone system of F.A. Yates and O.R. Finch….The county High School building will be laid May 9, 1908. The event will be an auspicious one, marking the beginning of a new era in the educational progress of the county and a daylong program is planned….Assessor Ed Mulkey is covering the south end of the county these days. Ed is a good man that everyone likes; doing a job that has to be done. But he does it fairly. 93 Years Ago – 1914 SPRING HAS arrived in Modoc, the grass is growing and horses and cattle have all now 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 and will continue to take regular passenger trips unless prevented by storms…. Ralph Ingraham and L.F. Bunker had to swim for their lives this week while cat fishing on Pit River. It seems the fishing was so good they didn’t pay attention to their boat and it drifted over the Godfrey Dam and capsized. Fortunately, the men were good swimmers. 73 Years Ago – 1934 THE GLOSTER Dam above Alturas broke today and water came within one foot of flooding the town…. Spring flowers are in bloom throughout the county but nowhere are they in more fragrant abundance that at the Wm. Flournoy residence at Likely where the violets cover the ground….Little Sam Justis has established a C class high jump record at the grammar school with a leap of 4’8”….Leon Estes is the first to announce for a county office. He will run for the job of Sheriff of Modoc….P.A. Sample, Principal of the New Pine Creek high school is currently leading his students on field trips throughout the county. Just a word a bout P.A. Sample: the Principal at New Pine Creek: the high school there was closed and the student’s were bussed into Alturas to attend high school. Mr. Sample taught journalism, drafting and whatever else he was asked to do. He was jolly round little fellow and he wore a hearing aid. He owned a 1934 Chrysler airflow model auto and it was the talk of the town. Unfortunately just before the war broke out he ran off the bridge just north of Likely into the Pit River and ruined the auto. Mr. Sample loved photography and owned a huge old camera mounted on a tripod. He took ail of the pictures for the Modoc Warhoop, which was the annual issued each year until the 1942 year. He was great teacher and I have never met another that liked students as well ad he. Many fond remembrances of him still exist for me. See you all again next week. Ron Morgan

Modoc County Record – March 23, 2007 Wayne Edwin "Mooney" Moore Longtime Modocer Wayne Edwin "Moonie" Moore passed away Thursday, March 15 at his home in Alturas. Graveside services will be held at the Alturas Cemetery on Saturday, March 24 at 1:00 with a memorial following at the Alturas Elks lodge. The youngest of seven children, Wayne was born in Roby, Texas on April 3rd 1928 to James and Snow Moore. The family relocated several times before finally settling in Alturas in 1942, where he graduated from Modoc Union High School in 1946. On April 1,1950, Wayne married Beverly Benner, with whom he shared 53 years of marriage and had six children, twelve grandchildren and three great grandchildren. He worked as an auto mechanic at Carstens Chevrolet for many years before opening Wayne Moore's Automotive in 1973 and retired in 1999. Wayne was preceded in death by his wife Beverly, son Michael, grandson Tommy Anderson, great-grandson Travis Madden, sister Ernestine and brothers Wayland Moore, and Vinnie Childes. He is survived by his daughters & son-in laws, Debbie & Jack Anderson of Alturas, Diann & Don Nelson of Elk Grove CA, Darlene Panner of Pacific Grove, CA, Donna Hamilton of Pollock Pines, CA, and son & daughter-in-law David & Cheryl Moore of Redding, CA. Grandchildren Amy & Jack Anderson, Toshia, Matthew, Michael and Whitney Nelson, Christopher & Murphy Panner, Rakaye Hamilton, Josh Moore, Courtney Moore, Great grandchildren, Breanna, Britney and Hunter. Sisters Geraldine Elkins, Daphine Caputo, and Waveney Troy, Papa was an avid outdoorsmen who was never far from his fly rod or his squirrel gun, even when lightning threatened. He enjoyed camping, hunting, fishing, waterskiing, bowling, and life in general. His warm smile and "good advice" will be deeply missed by all who knew him. We love you Papa! Charles M. 'Charlie' Hughes Services for lifelong cattle rancher, Charles M. "Charlie" Hughes, 87, will be held at the Alturas Cemetery on Friday, March 23 at 10 a.m. Minister Curtis Barber will conduct the service with military honors by the Alturas Veterans' groups. A potluck luncheon will follow at the Alturas Elks Lodge. Mr. Hughes was born in Alturas, CA August 26, 1919, and spent all his life in Modoc County, with the exception of leaving during his involvement in the U.S. Army. Charlie served with the 730th Field Artillery Battalion and was a participant during the World War II Normandy Invasion in Northern France. He served his country from May of 1942 until his discharge as a T5 on December 25, 1945. For some 65 years, he owned and operated a cattle ranch outside Alturas. He loved watching old westerns and was a great storyteller. He loved his daughters and enjoyed spending time with friends and family. He also enjoyed running Cal Pines stables and being with horses. He was a lifetime member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Mr. Hughes passed away on March 15, 2007 at his home outside Alturas. He was preceded in death by his daughter Harriet C. Crenshaw; sister Amelia Chambers; mother Anna Hughes; father Harry Hughes. He is survived by his daughter Shirley A. Hughes of Alturas; granddaughter Claire A. Crenshaw, Alturas; son-in-law and daughter-in-law Dave and Patty Crenshaw of Alturas; Dylan Sponseller of Alturas, whom he treated like a granddaughter, Damian English, like a grandson to him and Arminda Yagi of Alturas, like a granddaughter; special friends Pete Carey, Maxine Dockery, Winnie English and Stan Yagi of Alturas. A memorial scholarship fund has been set up under the names of Charles M. Hughes and Harriet C. Crenshaw at Bank of America. Donations may also be directed to any charity of the donor's choice. Services are under the direction of Kerr Mortuary. Services for Franklin 'Bud' Schreiber Franklin Eugene 'Bud' Schreiber, 75, of Cedarville, CA passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, March 18, 2007, in Redding, CA, while there for his wife Ila's surgery. Services for Mr. Schreiber will be held at the Lake City Cemetery, Lake City, CA on Saturday, March 24 at 4:30 p.m. A gathering will follow at the Lake City Fire Hall. Desert Rose Funeral Chapel in Lakeview, OR. is handling arrangements. Mr. Schreiber's obituary will be published in a future issue. ~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Family Researcher of "The Last Frontier" Modoc County, California --- Our outgoing mail is checked by ZoneAlarm AntiVirus.

Wednesday, March 21, 2007 “Looking Back” is a regular feature of the Modoc County record, published weekly in Alturas, California. The following is transcribed from the March 8, 2007 issue. Looking Back 113 Years Ago – 1894 THE ICE broke up on Pit River on the first of March and the water threatened to flood the town. A big freeze followed, and things are back to normal…The Cedarville stage driver, Dole Ballard, says that the high winds fill the trail over the mountains every night with snow and a new road has to be broken every day. Frequently with a shovel…. Tom Kemble says the railroad survey runs too close to his home and he’s afraid that his children will be run over by the cars….. J.S. Flournoy has returned from a cattle drive to Reno where he left 65 head of steers to wait until the market gets better. 93 Years Ago – 1914 THE ALTURAS Masonic Lodge will have the honor of laying the cornerstone on the new Modoc Courthouse. The event is scheduled for the 4th of July….Candidates for elective office in Modoc are out bothering people with words of how great they will be when elected….Chas. Peterson has leased the Cedarville hall and is now giving two moving picture shows there every week, besides showing at Eagleville and Fort Bidwell….The cost of bringing a basketball team to Alturas, feed and house the players is staggering. Professor Rose at Modoc High School wants to thank all those who contributed to the arrangement for the Lakeview team’s visit. 73 Years Ago – 1934 TEMPERATUIRES SOARED into the 80’s in Alturas this week, one of the warmest pre-spring weeks to anybody’s recollection….The CCC District Office in Redding has announced that a new camp will be established at Catrall’s Mill as the Hackamore camp now has more men than it can handle….The Big Tree Hotel in Alturas has been purchased by the Capitol Bank and Loan Association for $15,000 53 Years Ago – 1954 LEE HYDE has taken over management of the Alturas Tigers Baseball team. He succeeds Lew Wright…..Little League baseball will be added to the local sports scene this year with four teams lined up that include two from Alturas and one in Adin and Cedarville….A bill that is intended to relinquish federal responsibility of all Indian lands is being actively opposed by Erin Forrest of Alturas. Hope to see you all again real soon. Ron Morgan

Modoc County Record – March 15, 2007 Army soldier killed in Iraq Sad news hit Modoc County this week with the report that Staff Sgt. Christopher Webb, 28, and two members of his unit were killed March 7, when an explosive device in Iraq hit their vehicle. Webb is the husband of Shalan Webb, who is from Alturas. Webb met Shalan Harris and they were married in Alturas on June 30, 2000. His wife has been living in Alturas since he was deployed to Iraq in October 2006. His and Shalan's daughter, Mary Verana was born on September 2, 2006 and he was at the birth. According to a report from the U.S. Department of Defense, SSGT. Webb, Spc. Shawn P. Rankinen, 28, of Independence, Mo., and Spc. Michael D. Rivera, 22, of Brooklyn, N.Y., died when an explosive detonated near their vehicle in Baghdad. All three were assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 5th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division, based in Fort Hood, Texas. Webb grew up in Winchester, Calif. He joined the Army National Guard at 17 and enlisted in the Army as soon as he turned 18. Webb has a brother, Coy Bullock, who also is deployed in Iraq. His services will be in Alturas Saturday. Please see full obituary. Christopher Ralph Webb Staff Sergeant Christopher Ralph Webb, who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom, was killed in action March 7, 2007. SSG Webb was in Baghdad, Iraq when an improvised explosive device detonated near their vehicle during combat operations. SSG Webb was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 5th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas. SSG Webb was born in Hemet, CA December 16, 1978, and grew up in Winchester, CA. He joined the Army National Guard at 17, as a fire support specialist. Once he turned 18, he enlisted in the Army active duty. After he completed AIT at Fort Sill, OK, he was sent to Camp Casey, South Korea from 1998-1999. When he returned from Korea, he was stationed at Ft. Lewis, WA. In 2000, he met Shalan Harris of Alturas, CA, and they were married June 30, 2001. In 2003, he was assigned a three-year recruiting duty in Red Bank, NJ. He was named Top Recruiter for the Mid-Atlantic Battalion three consecutive years. He also earned the Gold Recruiter Badge and three sapphires. When his three years of recruiting were finished, he was sent to Ft. Hood, TX. From Ft. Hood he was deployed to Iraq October 30, 2006, but not before seeing the birth of his daughter Mary Verena on September 2, 2006. SSG Webb or Chris, as he was known to his family and friends, was liked and respected by those who worked with him. He earned many awards while serving in the Army. They include the Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal (4 times), National Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism (Service) Medal, Korea Defense Service Medal, Noncommissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon (2 times), Army Service Ribbon, Basic Marksman Qualifying Badge, and finally the Bronze Star, the Purple Heart, and the Combat Action Badge. Outside of the military Chris enjoyed riding and racing his motorcycle. He also enjoyed playing games on the computer with his friends and his brother. He loved his family and friends and will be missed not only by them, but by all who knew him. Chris is lovingly survived by his wife Shalan and daughter Mary of Alturas, CA; his mother Teresa Bullock, stepfather Mike Bullock, sister Susan Webb and brother Army SPC Coy Bullock, all of Perris, CA and his father Robert Webb, Jr. and grandmother Pat Webb of Golden Valley, AZ, and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. He is also survived by his "furry friends" Max, his Siberian Husky and Tiger, his kitty. Services for Chris will be held on Saturday, March 17, 2007, at the Modoc High School Shirley Oxley Hall in Alturas, followed by a graveside service with military honors at Alturas Cemetery. Donations in Chris' memory may be made to Fisher House Foundation, 1401 Rockville Pike, Suite 600, Rockville, MD 20852. Fisher House benefits soldiers and their families in times of need. Dorotha (Miller) Riley Dorotha "Dot" Mae Riley, 88, passed away March 8, 2007 in Springfield, OR where she had been a resident of Lane County for the past four years. Born on the Weigand Ranch in Lassen County, 2.5 miles west of Adin, CA on October 5, 1918, she lived on the Stonecoal Valley Miller Ranch until age three. Her parents, Phillip and Claraetta (Weigand) Miller, moved to a ranch near Bieber, CA, in 1921. Dorotha lived there with her parents and attended school in Bieber and high school in Adin. In high school she met her future husband Euan Rex Riley. She graduated from Adin High School in 1936 and went on to Western Business School in Sacramento. She was married to Rex on Dec. 25, 1942, in Redding, CA, while he was home on leave from the Army. They lived together in North Carolina while Rex was in the military and then Dorotha returned home when Rex was sent to Dutch Harbor, AK. Rex passed away August 14, 1972. She is survived by her brother Alden Miller of Emmett, ID, two sons, John Patrick Riley of Fort Meyers, FL and Terry Rex Riley of Springfield, OR.; two grandchildren Sean Riley, San Francisco and Phipatrick James Riley of Springfield, OR. Dorotha was active in the VFW Auxiliary, Cub Scout Den Mother, and a wonderful mother to not only her own children, but to many kids of the neighborhood. Some of her specialties remembered by all were her chocolate chip cookies, cheesecake, decorative birthday cakes and sweet and sour spare ribs. She loved sewing, bird watching, family history and scrap books. She will be missed. Services will be held in Weaverville, Ca at 2 p.m. on March 15. Memorial contributions may be directed to Disabled Veterans of America. Ralph Waldo deOng Retired livestock rancher Ralph Waldo deOng of Lookout, passed away March 11, 2007, at Mayers Memorial Hospital in Fall River Mills, CA. Mr. deOng was born April 28, 1924, in Berkeley, CA. He had lived in Lookout for the past 38 years, with his wife Nancy, who called him a "true cowboy, who rodeo'd most of his life." He also loved fishing. He was 82. He is survived by his wife Nancy of Lookout and his children. Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, March 16 at the Lookout Cemetery. Arrangements being handled by Kerr Mortuary. Arthur David Popejoy In loving memory of Arthur David Popejoy, born in Redding, CA on April 22, 1940, and entered into his final rest on March 7, 2007, at the age of 66, in Alturas, CA. Mr. Popejoy had called Alturas home since 1950 and graduated with Modoc High School's Class of 1958. He served stateside with the U.S. Army from 1962 until 1964, then returned to Alturas. He later moved to Klamath Falls where he worked for many years at the Hollandary DeHoops Dairy, before returning to Alturas. Everyone knew Art as a craftsman and a creator of beautiful Indian beadwork. He loved music, dancing and attending Indian PowWows. In his earlier years he enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was a champion horseshoe player and always won. He was a devoted son to his elderly mom, caring for her and her house. Art loved to play Pinochle and taught his daughter to play Cribbage. He couldn't stand it when she would beat him and stopped playing his mother, after she "skunked" him all the time. He was also an avid bowler and belonged to the Alturas Bowling League. He and generations of his family gathered for a reunion and bowling fest in Klamath not long ago, and had another family reunion planned. Art never said a bad word about anyone and those who knew him, loved him. He helped anyone who needed him. One of his greatest joys was walking his daughter down the aisle and when his grandchildren came along, it was the icing on his cake. Daughter "Star" was born in 1968, to Art and his former wife Peggy Spurgeon of Alturas. Art and Peggy's marriage ended in 1977. Art also raised Darryl and Tammy Godsby as his own, after their father Kurt Godsby was killed in a car accident when they were very young. They are Star's half-brother and half-sister. Art is survived by his mother, Stella A. Forrest of Alturas; his daughter "Star" Stella and her husband Kelley Mercier of Klamath Falls, OR; his grandchildren Conrad, Kiana, and Cooper; brother Poco E. Forrest; Darryl Godsby and wife Heidi and their daughter Megan of Portland, OR and Tammy Godsby of Las Vegas, NV and many family members and friends. He will forever be remembered and forever missed. He was preceded in death by his father Romain (1948) and his brother Chester (1963). He was carried to his place of rest by Conrad, Poco, Louie, Jim, Kelly and Darryl, with military honors by the Alturas Veterans Group during graveside services conducted by the Rev. Dr. Ben Zandstra on Monday morning, March 12 at the Alturas Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be directed to the VFW Post 3327 in Alturas. Kerr Mortuary was in charge of arrangements. The family gives thanks to the Great Spirit and to everyone for all they have done for Art, both in his life and during his final journey. They are grateful for the thoughtful feelings and support during this time and give special thanks to those who brought food and flowers. When the time comes, we will all meet again. Dennis E. Ward Dennis Earl Ward, 48, passed away March 7, 2007, at his mother's home in Alturas, CA. Dennis was born on November 6, 1958, in Alturas, to Homer and Betty Ward. Dennis spent most of his life in and around Alturas where he liked to go camping and fishing. A graduate of Modoc High School, he later worked as a truck driver and enjoyed wood working, tile cutting and laying tile. He also enjoyed getting out into the forest for woodcutting. Dennis had been ill for many years, yet he continued on with his life. He was a very loving and caring person. He is survived by his mother, Betty, his daughter Brandy Dawn Ward of Roseburg, OR; two brothers Richard and Kenneth and wife Chris Ward of Tulare, CA; one sister, Lynda and Dan Colesworthy of Conrad, Montana; and his companion of eight years, Terri Canterberry; many nieces and nephews, family and friends. Dennis was preceded in death by his father, Homer, in April 2006, and his grandparents Alvin and Julia Young. Services were held at the Kerr Chapel in Alturas at 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 10. The Rev. Dr. Ben Zandstra conducted the service, followed by a gathering at the Church of the Firstborn in Alturas. Interment will be private. Dennis will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. Services for Roger Rose Memorial services for Roger D. Rose will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 17 in the Alturas Elks Lodge. Mr. Rose passed away on February 19, 2007, in the Modoc Medical Center in Alturas. He was 78. ~~~~~~ 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, JULY 5, 1911 MARRIED IN CEDARVILLE Last Wednesday evening, in the presence of fully fifty guests, James F. Poore, now of Adin and Miss Carrie Bowers were united in the holy bonds of matrimony. Miss Claire Raker, of Alturas, gracefully took the part of brides’ maid, while Frank Bowers, the brides’ brother was "best man". The home of the bride was beautifully decorated for the occasion with flowers. The ceremony was performed under a wedding bell, which hung in a bay window, making the scene a very beautiful one. CANTRALL – BALLARD On last Wednesday, June 28th, 1911, Jesse L. Ballard and Miss Ada L. Cantrall, of Jess Valley, were united in marriage, the ceremony being performed by Rev. G. N. Gardner, at the Baptist parsonage in Alturas. The bride is a daughter of Andrew Cantrall, of Jess Valley and is a charming young lady, while the groom is one of the Ballard Brothers, too well known in this community to need any mention, except to say that everyone who knows him is his friend. We join the many friends of the young couple in extending congratulations and best wishes. FROM SOUTH AFRICA We have in our midst a noted traveler, who will visit here about a month, in the person of Mr. Mark E. Carey, from Johannesburg, South Africa, who is a brother of Mrs. L. S. Smith. It has been just twenty-two years since his last visit. This trip from his home in Africa took thirty-two days to make in the quickest possible time, the distance covered being 14,000 miles. Twenty long days on the bleak ocean is dreary. AGED SISTER DIES Thomas A. Roseberry, register of the local land office, has received the sad news that his sister, Mrs. Amanda Roseberry Tinsman, died at Luray, Clark County, Missouri, on Saturday, May 20, 1911, at the age of 78 years. Mrs. Tinsman was the mother of six children, five of whom survive her, one of them being Dr. Charles Tinsman, of Adin. She had resided in Missouri nearly all her life. (1:4) LITTLE THINGS Mrs. McConley, a daughter of George P. Terrill and her husband, arrived here from San Francisco Monday. They were in the city during the earthquake last Friday and state that there were two distinct shocks felt, but no serious damage was done. Mr. Terrill now has two daughters visiting him, each named Mrs. McConley, they having married brothers. Miss Clark, of Ivy, a sister of Mrs. Cahn Fogerty, is visiting in town this week. WEDNESDAY, JULY 12, 1911 JURY TRIAL A civil case before a jury was tried in Superior Court last Monday, being the case of R. E. Leventon as Trustee in the bankruptcy court, against Mrs. Mollie Rucker, of Lookout. It appears from the evidence that Walter G. Rucker took a band of horses below last fall and never returned, leaving to mourn his loss a large number of creditors, as well as his wife. The creditors immediately took proceedings in bankruptcy and began to take possession of all of his property, which they could find. However, Mrs. Rucker claimed some of the property as her separate property, which she had before their marriage and this was the cause of the suit. F. M. Jamison was attorney for Mrs. Rucker and C. S. Baldwin and E. C. Bonner were attorney’s for Mr. Leventon. The jury consisted of T. A. Wall, J. P. Bowers, J. H. Wood, A. L. Ingraham, John J. Lauer and Dorr Methvin, the parties having consented that the case might be tried by a jury of six men. After the evidence was closed and the arguments finished, the jury were out only a few minutes, when they returned a verdict for the defendant, together with costs of suit. The witnesses in attendance were R. E. Leventon, Mrs. Mollie Rucker, G. B. Stoll, George H. Knight, Frank D. Harbert, Charles C. Hollenbeak and Mr. Eades. REID – PEPPERDINE On Sunday afternoon, July 2nd, a very pretty wedding took place at the home of the brides’ parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Porter, eight miles east of Alturas. The contracting parties were David G. Reid and Mary C. Pepperdine. The nuptial knot was tied by Rev. G. N. Gardner, in the presence of a goodly number of friends and relatives in the parlor, which had been decorated with roses for the occasion. The wedding march was played by Mrs. Thomas Lush. Following the ceremony the guests all repaired to the dining room where a sumptuous dinner had been prepared. The meal was partaken of with relish, which proved the thorough enjoyment of all. Mr. Reid is a native of Ireland. He is a young man of good habits and unquestionable character and industrious. He is a carpenter by trade and is now engaged with Thomas Lush in the building business. He owns a ranch near the Porter place where they will make their home. The bride is a young woman of estimable character and is well known in Alturas, where she has won for herself a large circle of friends. The New Era joins their many friends in wishing them a long and happy life. MILLER – McELWAIN David M. Miller and Hazel McElwain were joined in marriage at the parsonage by Rev. G. N. Gardner on Monday July 3rd, in the presence of a small circle of friends. The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. S. McElwain of Willow Ranch. She is a young lady of a quiet and lovable disposition, by which she has won a large circle of friends, who join in wishing her and her husband a long and happy married life. Mr. Miller is a man of good habits and is industrious. He owns and operates a shingle mill near Willow Ranch, where they will make their home. We join in wishing them happiness and prosperity in their new relations. OLD PIONEER DEAD Joseph Addington, who died near Alturas a few days ago, was born in Iowa on April 19th, 1859 and was for many years a resident of Surprise Valley. He was an industrious and highly respected citizen and leaves a wife and several children to mourn his loss, as well as many friends who deeply regret his death. The remains were taken to Cedarville for interment. (1:5) ALMOST BITTEN BY RATTLE SNAKE Arthur Edwards, son of R. L. Edwards, had a narrow escape from being bitten by a rattler a few days ago. He was walking along the railroad track, close to the river, a mile or two above town, when he happened to observe the snake in the very act of springing at him. Arthur instantly sprang upward into the air and his companions saw the snake at the same instant and on the spot, which the boy's feet had left. LITTLE THINGS Born – Near Cedarville, Cal., June 29th, 1911, to the wife of S. S. Cogburn, a daughter. Mother and baby are doing nicely. Yesterday, Al Mickelson was admitted as a citizen of the United States, by the Superior Court. Gus A. Wold and John J. Anderson were his witnesses. Yesterday, William J. Verling was granted a divorce from Ella F. Verling on grounds of desertion. The parties reside at Bidwell and Mrs. Mary Manning was here as a witness. Born – At Cedarville, Cal., June 28, 1911, to the wife of Frank Beebe, a daughter. The babe lived but a short time, when the grief stricken parents were bereft of it by the angel of death. (4:1) Omar Cantrall and family are here this week, from their home at Jess Valley Sawmill. Mr. Cantrall informs us that his son, Forest, who has been in San Francisco sometime promoting his invention of a speed indicator for automobiles, has been offered one thousand dollars for his right in California for the invention, but thinks this figure is too low. Coroner Thomas Frawley was called to Round Valley, in the extreme southwestern part of the county last Sunday afternoon, to hold an inquest on Arbert Floss (could be Albert), who had been instantly killed by a runaway team. We did not learn the particulars of the sad affair. The deceased was a brother of George Doss, who formerly resided in this locality. (4:1) On Tuesday of last week, L. N. Pabst and family had a narrow escape from death in an automobile wreck in Granger Canyon, near Cedarville. They had been spending the day in the cool shades of the mountain forest and were returning home down the mountain road, when by some mishap the car started off the grade. Luckily there was a tree in its path, which stopped it instantly, saving the party from serious injury, as they would probably have been killed if the car had continued its runaway flight down the side of the mountain. A horse driven by Mrs. A. B. Estes and daughters last Thursday became frightened and ran away, demolishing the buggy and throwing the ladies out. Fortunately, they were not seriously injured. The Reno Gazette announces that the sum of eight thousand dollars is now ready to be distributed among the men who pursued and assisted in the destruction of the outlaws who murdered the four stockmen at Little High Rock Canyon last winter. Quite a number of Modoc residents ought to be awarded a share of this money. F. E. Bush, cashier of the Surprise Valley bank at Cedarville, returned home from below a few days ago. He went below on business and while there suffered a violent attack of appendicitis and had to undergo an operation at a hospital. He has now recovered his usual health. WEDNESDAY, JULY 19, 1911 YOUNG COUPLE WEDDED AT CEDARVILLE Last Sunday evening, the marriage of Noel Heard and Lena Hobbs was celebrated at the home of the brides’ parents. In the presence of a few friends, Rev. Frank Simmons officiating. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Horace Hobbs of Cedarville and is a most charming young woman and a favorite among her friends. The groom is a good moral, well-respected young man, of Lake City. Some of the guests were: Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Lusk, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Heard, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Simmons, Mrs. William Moore and Misses Frankie and Gertie Hayes, Roxie Cannon, Minnie Toney and Mary Daniels and Messrs. Erle Daniels, Will Toney, Niel, George and Corvia Heard and Laurance Seyferth. A little late in the evening a large number of the friends of the bride and groom gathered together and serenaded the happy young folks and a very pleasant time was enjoyed by all present. Mr. and Mrs. Heard will make their home at Lake City. – Record LOCAL NEWS FROM DAVIS CREEK Mrs. Odel, mother of J. E. Kernes of Hotel Davis Creek, has been ill for several days but is improving rapidly. LITTLE THINGS Mrs. Lydia Boland, of Red Bluff and her grandson, Frank Wilcox, are visiting Mrs. Bolands’ daughter, Mrs. J. N. Janes of this place. They expect to remain in Alturas most of the summer. Leroy Lee, the Adin druggist, is in San Francisco for medical treatment. Born – At Jess Valley, July 5th, 1911, to the wife of Walter S. Brooks, a son. The resignation of R. H. Conley as Justice of the Peace at Adin has been accepted and F. M. Auble was appointed in his stead. Charles Hooks, the teamster, had a narrow escape from death while hauling a load of freight to the Consolidated mines near Bidwell. He was riding the wheel horse, when the wagon slid off the grade, throwing the horse and pinning Mr. Hooks beneath. Mr. Moffit was present and rescued the injured man, who was very badly bruised. WEDNESDAY, JULY 26, 1911 ATTACK OF APPENDICITIS Dr. West, the enterprising young dentist and real estate man, who recently located in Alturas, for the past few days has been lingering between life and death, his illness being caused by a severe attack of appendicitis. The illness progressed so rapidly that it became impossible for him to be taken below for an operation, although the physicians in charge of the case thought it advisable. The most critical point of the illness was Saturday night, at which time a consultation was had between a Dr. Everett, of Lakeview and Dr. Coates of Cedarville. During the night the tide turned and by daybreak, the patient was much better and resting easily. As we go to press, he is continuing to improve. WEDDINGS IN ALTURAS Quite a number of weddings have occurred during the past few days. Last week, Justice W. E. Armstrong spoke the words that joined for life H. J. McManus and Miss Edna Herrin, both of Surprise Valley. On last Wednesday evening, the lives of Alfred DeWitt and Sara J. Wright were joined in matrimony, both these happy young people being residents of Surprise. Another couple, who embarked last week on matrimony’s troubled sea, was J. H. Royce and Mrs. Margaret Morgan, both of the parties being well known in Alturas. OLD PIONEER HAS PASSED AWAY Death has once more visited our community and taken from our midst Abner Hanks, who was born as the fourth child to Malon and Rebecca Hanks in Johnson County, Indiana on the 22nd day of January, 1845. He with his parents immigrated to Kenkok County, Iowa in the year 1854, where he was married to Lavina Utterback on the 23rd day of January 1870. Nine children were born to this union seven of whom survive him and all are at this time residents of Surprise Valley and vicinity. In the year 1882, he moved with his family to Modoc County, California, where he resided till the time of his death, which occurred July 17, 1911 at the age of 66 years, 5 months and 17 days. He had never been connected with the church but believed fully in the bible and its teachings as dispersed by the Christian Church and his last and most urgent wish was that he might be baptized to this faith, his condition being such that his wish could not be gratified. He was respected by all who knew him being a man who readily forgave an injury and never forgot a kindness his chief endeavor being to rear his family to be an honor to himself and the vicinity in which they resided. May he be dealt with in the realm of the unknown as kindly as he dealt with his children and his fellow men. The funeral services were conducted at his home by Elder G. W. Reynolds and his remains were laid to rest in the Lake City cemetery. The bereaved family have the sympathy of the entire community in their sad bereavement and may god’s richest blessing rest and at his with them now and in the years to come. (1:3) LITTLE THINGS Born – At Cedarville, Cal, July 13, 1911, to the wife of Archie Johnstone, a daughter. Born – At Cedarville, Cal., July 15, 1911, to the wife of Ed Metzker, a son; weight 13 pounds. The little son of Mr. and Mrs. James Teddy fell down a flight of stairs at the Cosmopolitan Hotel in Bidwell last week, spraining his wrist. Mrs. H. A. Huffman and three children, of Granville, Mississippi and Mrs. Dan Sullivan and two children, of Live Oak, Sutter County, are visiting Mrs. Huffman’s mother, Mrs. Peter Ivory of Alturas. Mrs. Davis, of Willow Ranch, was in town this week, to take home her mother, Mrs. Renfro, who will reside with Mrs. Davis in the future. Waric West, a brother of Dr. West arrived on Tuesday’s train, called here by the sickness of his brother. Mr. and Mrs. William Beck are preparing to go to Klamath Falls, where they will reside. The final accounts in the Estates of John Bucher, deceased, George S. Ramer, deceased, and Mary Heath Bonner, a minor, are filed with the Clerk of the court. The last report shows a total of $21,000.00 cash and first mortgages turned over to the minor on her eighteenth birthday at Cedarville, the 15th of this month. ~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Family Researcher of "The Last Frontier" Modoc County, California --- Our outgoing mail is checked by ZoneAlarm AntiVirus.

Frank Rivallier, a former resident of Scott Valley, passed away Thursday, March 8, 2007 in Everett, Washington. F A "Frank" Rivallier was born March 2, 1917 in Adin, California. He grew up on his family's ranch [in Modoc County] and often told stories of riding to school on horseback. He loved the outdoors and frequently went fishing and hunting in the mountains surrounding Scott Valley. He was a past master of Fort Jones North Star Lodge No. 91 F&AM, a past patron of Evening Star Chapter No. 10, Order of Eastern Star in Etna. He helped construct the Masonic lodge building in Fort Jones. Survivors include his wife of 66 years, Norma Clark Rivallier, of Lake Stevens, WA; his son, Frank A Rivallier, of Westport, WA and daughter Laura L Kirk, of Marysville WA; three grandchildren, Tamra Rivallier, Bronson Rivallier-Kirk, Deanna Adams; and 4 great grandchildren. The funeral will be held at the Fort Jones Masonic Lodge, Friday March 16, 2007 at 2:00 pm, with graveside services following. Memorials may be made to the Fort Jones Masonic Temple Assoc, P O Box 177, Fort Jones, CA 96032. Arrangements: Schaefer-Shipman Funeral Home, Marysville, Washington and Girdner Funeral Chapel, Yreka, California.

Modoc County Record – March 8, 2007 Elnora A. Burrows Elnora A. Burrows, 91, long-time resident of Modoc and Plumas Counties, passed away peacefully with her family by her side in Dixie Regional Medical Center, St. George, Utah on Monday, January 15, 2007. Mrs. Burrows was born in Gutherie, Oklahoma, July 2, 1915, to James H. Fox and Arnetta M. (Kelly) Fox. Elnora met James T. Burrows in Westwood, CA. The two were married in 1937. In 1940, they relocated to Keddie, CA, where they were both employed by Western Pacific Railroad. They lived in Keddie for several years while raising their two children. During her time in Keddie, Elnora served as a reporter for Mile Post Magazine and wrote many articles for the Feather River Bulletin. In 1966, Elnora began her career with t he Forest Service in the Supervisors Office on the Plumas National Forest. In 1972, she transferred to the Modoc National Forest, Warner Mountain Ranger District, where she later retired. Elnora was an avid gardener who was known for the beautiful gardens she created. She enjoyed music, poetry and art. Elnora loved and respected nature. She spent many hours watching an listening to birds and wildlife. Prior to her passing she said of living in Modoc and Plumas County, "I lived in the most beautiful places in the world; so beautiful that the creator speaks to you, if you take the time to listen." Elnora is survived by her two children, James B. Burrows and wife Barbara, Alturas, CA; Cathe R. Smith and husband Lynn, Lake City, CA; five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren, her cousin and caregiver Eva Tanner of St. George, Utah. She was preceded in death by her husband James T. (Jamie) Burrows in 1969, brother James B. Fox in 1937, grandson James Michael Schmid in 1968 and parents, James H. Fox in 1966 and Arnetta M. Fox in 1984. A private memorial service was held in St. George, Utah, Thursday, January 17, 2007. A private interment will be held at Cromberg Cemetery, Cromberg, CA in the spring. Memorial contributions may be made to the Modoc National Forest Employee Association, att: Delonna Flournoy. Arrangements and cremation were under direction of Metcalf Mortuary, St. George, Utah. Kelly Blair Kelly Blair was born April 22, 1957, the son of Woody and Joan Blair. He was taken from us on Mach 4, 2007. Before moving to Alturas in 1964, his early years were spent with his parents in his birthplace, Tehachapi, later in Paso Robles and Long Beach. He graduated from Modoc Union High School in 1975 and after a long courtship, married the love of his life, Candy Sears, in 1987. Kelly was a loving husband and his family was always uppermost in his feelings. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. He loved the outdoors and could be regularly found camping, or gardening or in remote areas, hunting arrowheads. His father, Woody Blair preceded him in death in 1989. Kelly is survived by his wife, Candy; his mother Joan Blair, now Joan Radkey of Alturas. Also, his brothers, Steve, of Alturas and Don, along with his sister-in-law Charline of Davis Creek; two step-brothers, Woodie D. Blair of Reno; Ronnie Blair of Washington state and step-sister Elaine Blair of Klamath Falls, OR; sister-in-law Cindy Upton and her daughter Rachelle of Alturas. His nephews and nieces include: Stephanie and husband Dustin Hill and their son Kaleb, of Alturas; Jesse and wife Karlie Blair and their son Hayden of Alturas; Chet and wife Holly and children Ty and Morgan of Washington state; Scott and wife Katie and children, Robin and Dean of Arizona; Clint Baldwin and wife Stephanie and children Kyle and Chance, of Idaho; Roland Baldwin and wife Michelle and daughter, Chelsea of Susanville. Kelly Blair will be greatly missed by his wife, his family and all who knew him. On Wednesday, March 7, Pastor Rod Bodmer conducted Memorial services at 2 p.m. A gathering followed at the home of Jesse and Karlie Blair. Arrangements under the direction of Kerr Mortuary. Arthur Popejoy Services for Arthur Popejoy are pending, with arrangements being made through Kerr Mortuary of Alturas. Mr. Popejoy passed away at his Alturas home on Wednesday morning, March 7, 2007. His mother, Stella Forrest resides in Alturas. Please call the Kerr Mortuary recorded message for updated service announcements at 530-233-5797. Paul Delee Reece Former Alturas business owner Paul Delee Reece, 89, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2007, in Lawton, Oklahoma, where he had been living. He was born in Glen Rose, Texas, to Maxwell James and Velma Odessa Lewallen Reece on September 8, 1917. He served with the U.S. Army in World War II, during the liberation of the Philippines. He had been a cattle rancher and also had managed a ranch in Cedarville upon his arrival in Modoc County, over 30 years ago. He later moved to Alturas, where he operated his auto repair and body shop for many years, where Pioneer Auto Body is now located. Mr. Reece loved the hunting, fishing and rock hounding in Modoc County. Talented with his big hands, he created intricate and fine settings and jewelry from the rock gems. He was also active in the local lapidary club in Alturas. He was a past owner of the now gone, Mary's Hotel on West Fourth Street, Alturas where his first wife Iola, ran a rockshop and he operated "Sunshine" Body Shop on the side of the big yellow building. In his 70s, he and Iola divorced. He relocated to Oklahoma, where a host of his relatives still live. Mr. Reece remarried and continued to take pleasure in creating jewelry into his late 80s. He also loved to grow big vegetable gardens. He is survived by his first wife, Iola of Alturas, and his second wife Beulah Roberts, whom he married September 10, 1993. He and Beulah shared their lives together the last few years, living in Cement, Oklahoma. He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Paula and Don Murphy of Alturas; two daughters-in-law Gayle Harms, Brenham, Texas, and Michelle Reece, Winters, CA; three stepchildren, Ronald Roberts, Cement, OK; Carla Harris, Chickasaw, OK and Susan Wigley, Paul's Valley, OK and Imogene Huber and Inez Lawrence, both of Lawton, OK; 15 grandchildren: Shawn Murphy of Alturas, CA; Sharina and husband Sean Maloney of San Jose, CA; Daniela Deering and husband Jim; Maxwell Reece, Rodette Reece, Luke Reece, Hannah Reece, Aimee Reece, Emily Harris, Kelsey Harris, John Roberts, Jennifer Mink, Stephanie Wigley, Jessica Wigley and Jill Wigley and two great-grandchildren, Christian Deering and Blake Mink. He was preceded in death by his parents, two sons, Roderick and Jonathan; seven brothers and sisters, Vela Reece Howard, Alidee Hood, Jewell Hood, David "Sonny" Talmadge Reece, Leonard Clay Reece, Roy Dalton "R.D." Reece, and Norman Daniel Reece. Services were held in Lawton, OK. He was laid to rest near two of his long-time friends in a cemetery outside of Lawton. ~~~~~~ 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, JUNE 7, 1911 MORE WEDDING BELLS CHESTER GODFREY AND Mary MONROE MARRED IN ALTURAS Last Sunday evening, two popular young people of Alturas were joined in the holy bonds of matrimony, the ceremony being preformed by Rev. G. N. Gardner. The wedding took place at the home of the groom’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Godfrey, the happy couple being Chester Godfrey and Miss Mary Monroe. Only the immediate relatives were present to witness the pretty ceremony, being Mr. and Mrs. Godfrey and family and the bride’s mother, Mrs. J. J. Monroe and grandmother, Mrs. Pleasants of Willow Ranch and her brother, Nelson Monroe. The ceremony was performed shortly after nine o’clock in the evening and hardly had the impressive words been uttered, when the air was filled with the music of a sweet serenade by the High School Band and it was found that a large crowd of friends of the young couple were waiting at the door to tender their congratulations. The happy couple left on Monday’s train for a wedding trip to Santa Cruz and other points of interest to the lower part of the State and will be absent two or three weeks. Miss Mary Monroe was a high school student and was granted her diploma of graduation a short time ago, with high honors. She is the daughter of J. J. Monroe of Willows Ranch, formerly one of Modoc’s successful teachers. The groom is a young man of excellent habits and well liked by all who knows him. The happy young couple have a large circle of friends, who join in wishing them a long and prosperous voyage through life’s matrimonial sea. OLD PIONEER ANSWERS LAST CALL James Essex crossed the plains in 1867 and located in Oregon, where the family spent two years. In 1869, he went to Tehama County and in 1871, came to Modoc and located at Clover Swale, where he made his home and reared his family. On May 11, he was stricken with paralysis and passed away on the 24 of May at his home. The funeral services were conducted at the home on May 25th, at 3:00 P. M., Rev. Gardner officiating and the body laid to rest in the Clover Swale Cemetery. It is reported to be the largest funeral ever held at the Swale. An unusually large number of men were present, which showed the large circle of friends, which Mr. Essex had. Beside the many friends who mourn his loss, he is survived by a wife and four children, two sons and two daughters, Mrs. Luer J. Stewart and Hattie Essex, and Jesse and Phillip Essex, besides two brothers and one sister. We wish to assure the family of the tender sympathy of the many friends in this hour of sorrow and bereavement. G. N. Gardner LITTLE THINGS Married – At Bieber, Cal., May 25, 1911, Robert C. Brown of Fall River Mills and Miss Anna Clark of Big Valley, Justice of the Peace, G. S. Brown officiating. A license was issued a few days ago for the marriage of G. E. Flournoy of Likely and Mrs. Minnie M. Bannister and we are informed that the young couple were united in marriage one day last week. They have many friends who wish them happiness. John Walls, one of the old pioneers of Bidwell, was here the first of this week as a witness in the homestead contest of E. S. Kafader against the claim of Mrs. Sarah Joraschky, which came up for hearing Tuesday. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 14, 1911 LITTLE THINGS Mrs. L. J. Essex has filed application for probate of the estate of L. J. Essex, deceased. Invitations are out for the marriage of Mr. Francis O. Walls and Miss Bertie Maria Kemble, the date of the happy event being the 23rd of this month. County Treasurer S. W. Pepperdine and family will leave this week for Arizona, where he goes to seek relief from rheumatism, from which he has been suffering for several months past. His many friends hope he will speedily improve. Born – At Bieber June 2, 1911, to the wife of Bert C. Pratt, a daughter. Mrs. Mary Miller, a sister of the Dorris Bros. and Mrs. L. G. McDowell, is dangerously ill with spotted fever, caused by a tick bite and it is feared that she will not recover. Invitations are out for the marriage of Miss Jeanette Stewart to Mr. Samuel J. Chase, of Berkeley, which will be solemnized tomorrow evening. Miss Stewart is one of Alturas’ charming and popular young ladies and has many friends who wish the young couple happy and prosperous life. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 21, 1911 MR CHASE AND MISS STEWART UNITED IN MARRIAGE Last Thursday evening a pretty wedding was solemnized at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Stewart, which united the lives of Mr. Samuel J. Chase of Oakland and Miss Jeanette Stewart of this place. The wedding ceremony was performed by Rev. Crook in the presence of a very few friends. After congratulations from their friends, everyone was invited to the dining room to partake of a dainty supper that had been prepared and which everyone enjoyed. Mr. Chase is a young attorney of Oakland and is a young man of good habits and well liked by all who knows him and he has many friends in this part of the country. While Miss Stewart is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Stewart of this place and is a charming young lady well liked and respected by all. The happy couple left on Friday morning’s train for a short visit to Lake Tahoe, after which they will return to Oakland to make their home in that city. We join their many friends in wishing them all the happiness and prosperity of married life. LITTLE THINGS Mrs. Mary Miller, who has been dangerously ill from spotted fever, caused by a tick bite, is now slightly improved and it is thought she will recover. Mrs. Florence James, a sister of Mrs. French, arrived here from Adin last week, with her two children, on a visit. Mrs. E. G. Scammon, who had been visiting her, accompanied her here. Dr. H. T. Risdon, formerly a resident of Alturas, is here this week on a visit and his many friends were glad to greet him. He now has a fine home in Berkeley and says he likes his new location. His son, Harold, accompanied him as far as Termo. Mrs. J. P. Bowers last Thursday received a telegram stating that her brother, Thomas Fox, had been killed at Harrison Gulch, Shasta County, from being buried in a mine. The body was taken from the mine and carried to Redding. Mr. and Mrs. Bowers at once left in their automobile to attend the funeral. J. A. Yates accompanied them to drive the machine. Mrs. Bowers lost another brother, Jack Fox, from an accident in a mine at Tonopah about a year ago. (4:1) THREE MORE WEDDINGS Robert Lawson Weir of Davis Creek and Miss Fannie Tonningsen of Ontario, Oregon were married at Alturas last Wednesday, June 14th, 1911, Rev. I. C. Crook officiating. Mr. and Mrs. S. J. Dutton, of the Davis Creek hotel, were present as witnesses and that evening gave the young couple an elaborate wedding supper and reception at their hotel. Mr. Weir is general secretary of the Davis Creek Orchards Company and both he and his charming bride have many friends in Modoc, who wish them happiness and prosperity. S. M. Glass, of Long Valley and Miss Myrtle May Jones, a charming young lady of Lake City, came to Alturas last Wednesday, June 14th, 1911 and after visiting the county clerk, proceeded to the Baptist parsonage, where they were united for life by Rev. G. N. Gardner. We join their many friends in wishing that they may have a long and happy voyage over life’s stormy sea. Another pretty wedding will be solemnized this morning at ten o’clock at the Catholic Church, the bride and groom being Mr. Frank O. Walls and Miss Bertie M. Kemble, two popular young people of Alturas. This is the first time the Catholic Church building has been used for any ceremony and beautiful decorations have been arranged for the occasion. Father O’Malley of Reno will officiate and the choir will sing mass. We join the many friends of the young couple in wishing them happiness. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 28, 1911 FORMER HIGH SCHOOL TEACHER DEAD The people of Alturas were grieved to learn this week of the death of Miss Elizabeth Tyndall, a well-known teacher in the schools of this State and formerly teacher In the Modoc County High School. Her death occurred at Sacramento last Sunday, after a lingering illness and the remains were taken to Placerville, for interment in the family plot. She was for ten years Vice-Principal at the Colusa High School and was recognized as having much ability among the educators. While in Alturas, she made many friends who sincerely mourn her loss. (1:3) INDIAN KILLED Ben Modoc, an Indian who was employed cutting wood for the Gerig ranch in Grasshopper, was shot by other Indians last Friday, while in the at of cutting down a tree, in which he was being assisted by his wife. The officers at Susanville were immediately telephoned to and the Sheriff, Coroner, District Attorney and Dr. Dozier came out and arrested three Indians, Big Mike, Jerry Wilson and Albert Thomas. The evidence against the Indians seems to be pretty conclusive and it is likely they will have to answer for the crime. (1:4) MARRIED IN CEDARVILLE Two popular young people will be wedded this evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Bowers, the brides’ parents, near Cedarville, the happy couple being James W. Poore and Miss Carrie Bowers. The bride is numbered among Modoc’s successful teachers and also held the position of Stenographer in the Forestry Office in Alturas for two years. She is a charming young lady who wins friends wherever she goes. The groom held a position on the staff of Forest Rangers and is well liked by all who know him. Their many friends extend wishes for their happiness and prosperity. TWO JURY TRIALS Two jury trials were set yesterday by the Superior Court. Both are civil cases, the first one being Leventon vs. Rucker, which will be tried before a jury on July 10th, at 10 o’clock A. M. The second trial is that of J. v. Sapper vs. C. E. Corey, which will begin on July 17th, at 10 A. M. This is a suit for damages for injuries sustained by Mr. Sapper in a stage accident between here and Davis Creek sometime ago. LITTLE THINGS Mrs. Nora J. Street, of Cedarville, was here yesterday and was appointed administratrix of the estate of Sol Street, deceased. Mrs. L. J. Essex, of Clover Swale and son were in Superior Court yesterday and Mrs. Essex was appointed administratrix of the estate of L. J. Essex, deceased. Mr. and Mrs. George A. Duke returned last week from Batavis, Calif., where they spent the winter for the benefit of Mrs. Duke’s health. We are glad to learn that she returns greatly improved. Mrs. Rachel Dorris returned home last week from an extended visit in San Francisco, being called here by the illness of her daughter, Mrs. Miller, who is now improving and out of danger. J. V. Sapper returned a few days ago from a visit to his mines near Willow Ranch. He brought back some fine specimens of gold bearing quartz and it looks as though he has struck it rich. Walter Lorenzen of Day and Miss Ellen Bosworth, of McArthur, were married in Redding on June 12th, 1911. Mr. Lorenzen is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Lorenzen in Little Hot Spring, this county. James McAlpine, of the McAlpine Bros., returned here last week from Humboldt County, where he spent the winter. He informs us that the McAlpine Sawmill will soon be changed to a Shingle Mill and this will no doubt be a grand success, as there is a large demand for good shingles. Last Sunday, Warren Sloss had an accident with a firecracker that came near blinding him in one eye. He had tried to light a firecracker, which failed to go, so he blew on it to start it when it exploded in his eye making it very sore for a time, but we are pleased to say it will soon be alright. Harry L. Rader and family, of Willow Ranch, came to Alturas last Thursday, and next day left here for the lower part of the State to seek medical aid for their little two year old son, who is critically ill as a result of exposure while on the snowbound train of the N. C. O. during the blockade last February. The child has been given up by the local physicians and a change is now their only hope. ~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Family Researcher of "The Last Frontier" Modoc County, California --- Our outgoing mail is checked by ZoneAlarm AntiVirus.

Wednesday, March 07, 2007 “Looking Back” is a regular feature of the Modoc County record, published weekly in Alturas, California. The following is transcribed from the March 1, 2007 issue. Looking Back 113 Years Ago – 1894 DR. KOBER, who has been the physician at Fort Bidwell for many years, has been assigned to Washington D.C. now that the Fort is gone…. Bob Isigkeit who is driving stage between Alturas and Van Loan’s says the snow on the divide between South Fork and Madeline Plains is very deep and when the wind blows the snow drifts and fills up the road. They have set high stakes on either side of the trail and are thus enabled to keep in the broken track and there is no danger of getting lost….Rev. L. Wallace will preach next Sunday and his topic is “Worse than an Infidel; the Drunkard.” 99 Years Ago – 1908 A LARGE lan d subdivision is being planned on the Madeline Plains and many eatern folks wee in this town last week to inspect the site….Ella McGrath was the Best Dressed Lady and Pete Ivory the Best Dressed Man at the Canby Mask Ball Saturday….The Schafer Mountains in Modoc County were added to the Modoc Forest Reserve this week….Work has begun in fine style on the foundation for the new county high school building in Alturas….John Wistos, the enterprising tailor, has his nephew, Percy Hunt, learning the trade in his shop….It’s estimated that the dairy product worth of Big valley is now approaching $10,000 annually. 93 Years Ago – 1914 THE ALTURAS Fire Department has taken over the job of promoting the 4th of July celebration in Alturas. The firemen say, and we agree, that a lot of the zip has gone out of the occasion and they intend to restore it. Good luck fire lads….Modoc Supervisors are seeing to it that Modoc will have an exhibit in the 1915 Exposition in San Francisco….Rev. J.H. Adams has moved to Los Angeles where he is now the pastor of a church that pays him a handsome $1500 per year….The wet and dry election in the 2nd supervisor District resulted in an over whelming victory for the drys: 264 to 121. 73 Years Ago – 1934 BEEF HAS been declared a basic commodity under the AAA. Cattlemen are claiming they need a Modoc Cattlemen’s Association to fight such things as a proposed permit system when public domain land is turned over to the department of the Interior under a new bill that is now proposed….P.A. Woodward has leased the Hoy and Christensen slaughterhouse to supply his grocery store….An overpass on the Canby-Malin highway near Perez will be built this summer at a cost of $10,898. 53 Years Ago – 1954 A PLAN is afoot to lower the voting age to 18. It is estimated that 407 names would be added to the register in Modoc if the bill is passed….Principal L.J. Austin has ordered the MUHS basketball season to come to and end and he will not allow the Braves to play in the Fall River tournament. That action came when Bieber High School wrote the principal a letter telling of the deplorable conduct of MUHS student following the game in Bieber last week…. M.W. Jones, Rex Riley and Neal Phillips are the three candidates for two positions on the Alturas City Council….Temperatures have been a balmy 60 in Alturas all week. As a retired high school principal I cheer my old principal for standing up for good citizenship from his school teams. Teams represent the entire community when they are on the road, and certainly need to be brought to attention when they act in any way that can be criticized. I had two principals in high school, Mr. Wandling and Mr. Austin. Mr. Wandling was not particularly strong, but Mr. Austin was a take charge man. Both had served in WW I, and both leaned over backwards for the boys that left school early for the armed services. I know I appreciated my diploma after I was discharged. Hope to see you all next week. Ron Morgan

THE NEW ERA, ALTURAS, MODOC COUNTY, CAL WEDNESDAY, MAY 3, 1911 JIM CHURCH GETS MARRIED Our active and worthy citizen, James Church, of the firm of Cook & Church went below just at the time Dorr Methvin was taken so ill and took care of him through to Sacramento and stated that he was taking a business trip. This was the joyous business, which the papers report from below. Miss May Theroe of Mariposa was married to James Church on April 25th. Hurry home, Jim and we will all gladly give you a warm reception for displaying the best of good judgement. MORE LOCAL Marion Hughes went below last Thursday to seek medical relief from a severe attack of rheumatism. Beatrice Grater received her divorce from her husband, John M. Grater last week on the grounds of desertion and failure to support. They were married in Boise on April 6th, 1905. Attorney Sharrel represented Mrs. Grater. No contest was entered as Mr. Grater has not been heard from for several years. Charles Toreson returned from Myrtle Point very quietly some weeks since without letting any of us know. Charlie is modest so we will excuse him. His treatment has succeeded in loosening the hip joints so that he has complete use of them. With extraordinary care and perseverance we sincerely hope that much of Charlie’s suffering and great inconvenience may be overcome. One dog is not missed even if he is viscous and died suddenly last Monday. Mr. Swanson had a dog, which had become very cross and viscously attacked Mr. Frank Sunnafrank, biting him severely and tearing his pants badly. With the permission of the Marshall, Mr. Sunnafrank took two shots at Sir dog, both of which took effect. This met with approval from all. W. M. Dale has been spending the winter below visiting his daughters, Mrs. C. E. Estes and Mrs. G. E. T. Krafts in Oakland and Berkeley. He returned last Friday to spend the summer in the mountains and pursue his delight in prospecting. Mrs. A. L. Morse and her daughter, Miss Christine, left last Thursday morning on an extended trip and vacation to San Francisco, where they will visit Mrs. Morse’s daughter, Mrs. Hazel Keough. Before returning they expect to extend their trip to Santa Cruz and other points among old friends. LITTLE THINGS We regret to hear that Joseph Addington is not so well as had been hoped and may have to return to the hospital. Married – In Alturas April 26th, 1911, George S. Ford and Francis Templin Eves. Rev. I. C. Crook officiating. Mrs. Elmer Niles, of Alturas, left on Thursday’s train to join her daughter, Mrs. Summers, who is ill at Red Bluff and expects to go to Sacramento and undergo an operation. Tom Ivory, who went below to have his leg attended to which was broken last summer by a fall from a horse, underwent an operation at St. Luke’s hospital few days ago and is now getting along nicely. WEDNESDAY, MAY 10, 1911 LITTLE BOY SHOT AT FALL RIVER Sunday afternoon about 2 o’clock, while the three little boys of C. G. Bosworth were playing, Donald, the nine year old son, was accidentally shot in the head, the bullet entering behind the left ear and passing thru the cerebellum to the opposite side near the top of the head, lodging just under the skin. There being no one there except the children, the daughter, Miss Christeen, immediately telephoned for her parents and Dr. Pratt, then did what she could until others came to aid her. The little fellow was only conscious for ten minutes after the accident. Dr. Pratt removed the bullet, which was a 22 caliber and everything was done that human aid could do, but the little life passed away at eight o’clock that evening. The parents, who were visiting a sick neighbor at the time of the accident, came home immediately and they with other relatives and a number of friends were there when the end came. Little Don was the pride of his parents and was of a loving, kind and cheerful disposition and loved by all who knew him. He was laid to rest in the Burney cemetery Tuesday, Mr. Melone conducting the services. A large number of relatives and friends assembled. – Fall River Tidings (1:1) MORE LOCALS Mr. W. H. Smith was found guilty by the jury yesterday afternoon for the illegal selling of whiskey. Born – A little daughter was recently born to Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Eades of Centerville. Mrs. Eades was Miss Annie Ballard and has been staying with her mother in Alturas. Little Drexel Gibbins had an accident this last week, when he swallowed a small amount of Eucalyptus oil and poisoned him quite severely for a time, until the doctors relieved his stomach. Hank Hart of Reno, who was a resident of Modoc years ago, has returned and will again make this place his home. His old friends are pleased to see him again. Mr. Dorr Methvin returned last Thursday night from Sacramento, where he underwent an operation for appendicitis and was able to leave the hospital in just seven days. This is a remarkable recovery. All are glad to see Mr. Methvin return well, although his strength has not fully returned to him. Stewart Locy had an agreeable surprise last week, when his brother, Henry S. Locy of Goldendale, Washington came in on him. Mr. Henry was formerly a resident of this county, but has been away several years. Mr. Locy stopped in Sacramento and visited his half brother, Mr. J. M. Nance, whom he had not seen for 26 years. They both came to see their mother, who is making her home with Mr. Stewart Locy and whom Mr. Nance has not seen for thirteen years. LITTLE THINGS John O’Connell a young Irishman received a very painful injury to his foot by having his horse fall upon it last week. Thomas H. Sherlock of Lakeview who has been spending the Winter in Los Angeles, returned to Alturas last week to spend sometime with his brother, Walter Sherlock. Mrs. Francis Davis, nee Mulkey, is making a visit home with her family, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Mulkey. Everybody welcomes Francis to the home circle. R. A. French of the Plaindealer was whistling and singing all day Thursday. A little daughter, who came that morning, brought all of this delight. The best of wishes for mother and daughter are extended from all. Our fellow townsmen, George and Hacker Woods were much pleased to have their sister, Mrs. E. G. Scammon come in upon them last week. Mrs. Scammon now lives in Minneapolis, where she has resided with her husband for a number of years. Mr. Scammon is connected with Mr. Walker the great timber king. WEDNESDAY, MAY 17, 1911 INQUEST HELD MAN DIES SUDDENLY AT DRY LAKE FROM EFFECTS OF PROLONGED SPELL OF DRINKING Last Friday, Thomas Frawley, our coroner, was called to Dry Lake to investigate the cause of the death of Luther A. Clark, a man aged about 60 years, who had died there very suddenly. On arriving at the scene and making the proper investigation, Mr. Frawley found that the deceased died from natural causes, the principal cause apparently being a prolonged spell of drinking, from which he was recovering. It appeared that Mr. Clark had been in Klamath Falls and was on his way to Alturas. He went to Dry Lake with a freight team, expecting there to take the stage for Alturas, but at Dry Lake, he was taken sick and in attempting to go from the eating house to the barn, where he had his bed, he was seen to fall to the ground, a number of men carried him to his bed and in a few minutes he was dead. He was well dressed and had a good silver watch and some coins in his pockets, besides a couple of bank deposit slips, one for $350 on the Klamath Falls bank and the other for $480 on the Medford Bank. Mr. Clark used to work in one of the livery stables in Alturas and will be remembered by many people here. Mr. Frawley returned to Alturas Saturday night, after his long and tiresome journey. (1:1) SEVERAL ACCIDENTS Last Sunday seemed to be a very unlucky day for all automobiles in this locality, as almost everyone that ventured on the road that day met with some misfortune. Leslie Stephens, who runs a fine passenger auto from here to Lakeview, broke his crank shaft near Joseph Creek and one of the Lamb autos, which went to the rescue, broke an axle. A third car from the garage, which carried repair supplies to the injured cars, went wrong in the steering gear and went through a barb wire fence, taking out a post and leaving some scratches on Frank Yates, who was driving. On the same day, T. J. Godfrey started to Cedarville in his auto, with a load of baseball boys, who were going to play a match game with Cedarville and met with the same luck as the others, having to return here behind a team. It is not very often that autos break down, so it seems amusing for so many mishaps to occur on the same day, especially as none of them were very serious. It reminds one of the old tales of prankish pixies and their tricks. SAM SPRING IS WANTED W. H. Smith, whom a jury in the Justice’s Court last week found guilty of selling whiskey to Indians, will receive his sentence today. The case was tried before Justice Harry A. Miller and all the witnesses were Indians. This is the first time in the history of the county where a white man has been convicted on Indian testimony. In connection with this case, the prosecuting witness, Sam Spring, who swore to the complaint against Mr. Smith, is now charged with soliciting a bribe to not testify against Smith. This is a felony charge and is punishable by a term in state prison. He is now in hiding and the sheriff informs us that he thinks Sam has headed for the Yanix reservation. Sam Spring is the Indian, who married the schoolteacher from New York, whom the government sent out here a few years ago to teach the Indian School near Canby. The white bride regretted her rash step in a couple of years and returned to her New York home, where she secured a divorce, but Sam is still with us and as much of a red man as ever. ROLLING STONE KILLS BABY George W. Perkins and wife, of Willow Ranch, passed through here Thursday on their way home from Colusa, where they spent the winter. A short time ago, they lost a little grandson, three years under very peculiar circumstances. The baby, with its parents and grandparents, were members of a camping party in the mountains. One evening, Mrs. Perkins was seated by the campfire with the baby in her arms, when some boys on the mountain above the camp began rolling rocks and a large boulder weighing nearly a hundred pounds came bounding down into the camp and struck the baby on the back of his head, crushing its skull. The rock also struck Mrs. Perkins on the shoulder, rendering her unconscious. This accident was such a shock to Mrs. Perkins that she has not entirely recovered her health up to the present time. (1:5) LITTLE THINGS Mrs. Hartlerode, mother of Mrs. John Davis of this town arrived her on Wednesday’s train after a six months’ visit to her daughter in Princeton, Colusa County. C. T. Watkins and wife and children returned last Wednesday from an extended visit to Colusa and San Francisco, where Mrs. Watkins went for medical treatment. she returns much improved in health. Frank McClintock of Cedarville was thrown from a wagon while on his way to Gerlach last week, badly bruising his face and head, but no serious injury was received. Joseph T. Reeder and Katherine Hardin were married at Eagleville, Cal., on Monday, May 8th, 1911, Rev. George W. Hall officiating. The happy couple will make their home at Eagleville. James Church, of the firm of Cook & Church, came in on last Wednesday’s train, bringing with him his bride from Mariposa. Mrs. Church is a charming young lady and will be a welcome addition to our town. Mrs. Jennie Hill, of Cedarville, who recently underwent a serious operation at San Francisco, is now reported to be getting along nicely. Her husband, Ed Hill, expects to attend at the Teachers examination in his capacity as member of the board of education. An acetylene gas tank used for lighting purposes at the Amedee hotel exploded last Wednesday afternoon. The landlord, Mr. Callahan and his son were badly burned about the head and face, but not dangerously injured. Dr. Gibson was called up and told them over the phone how to care for their injuries and they are getting along nicely. WEDNESDAY, MAY 24, 1911 BADLY HURT HUGH PUTNAM THROWN FROM HORSE AND RENDERED UNCONSCIOUS FOR THREE DAYS Last Saturday, Hugh Putnam had a narrow escape from death and was so seriously injured that he is still in a critical condition though, somewhat improved. He was riding along the road on horseback near his homestead about eight miles south of Alturas, when his horse stumbled over a badger hole, throwing his rider over his head and falling on him. Mr. Potter witnessed the accident and saw that the injured man did not move after being thrown to the ground. He hurried over and found Mr. Putnam unconscious and his head and shoulders badly injured. He went to the nearest house, which was Mr. Johnson’s and telephoned to town for assistance. Two automobiles were at once sent out, one taking Dr. Stile to the scene of the accident and the other going in search of Dr. Coppedge, who had been called to attend a member of the Essex family at Centerville that afternoon. When the party from town arrived they found that Mr. Putnam had been moved to Mr. Johnson’s house and was still unconscious. They carefully brought him to town and took him to the house of his sister, Mrs. W. E. Coppedge, where all is being done for him that medical skill and loving hands can do. He is suffering from a severe case of concussion of the brain and for a time it was thought that an operation on the skull would be absolutely necessary, but on Monday, he had improved so that the physicians decided not to operate. Mr. Putnam is a man of family, well known to all here and has many friends who sincerely hope for his recovery. PIONEER LADY PASSES AWAY At her home at Copperopolis, Cal., Mrs. Eleanor Jennings Denson passed to higher life on Sunday, May 14th, 1991 aged 96 years. Mrs. Denson was born in Kentucky on February 27th, 1815. After her marriage, she came with her husband to Jones County, Iowa, where she resided until the spring of 1853. She crossed the plains with her family, coming to Butte County, Calif. In 1871, she came with her sons to Modoc County, being one of the pioneer women of Alturas. She was the mother of nine children, four of whom survive her, Thomas and Joseph Denson, of Copperopolis, Calif. and John C. Denson and Mrs. W. R. Smith of Alturas. Mrs. Denson will be remembered by many of the old time residents in Modoc, as she resided in Surprise Valley for a number of years. She attracted many friends to her by her kind and cheerful manner, while her spirit was brave and courageous. She was one of the brave women who came in early days and helped to conquer the wilderness, changing it from a wild country overrun with savages, into a beautiful and peaceful panorama of farms and villages. We join the many friends and acquaintances in paying tribute to her memory and extend the deepest sympathy to the bereaved relatives in their hour of sorrow. (1:2) LITTLE THINGS Born – At Alturas, Cal., May 19, 1911, to the wife of I. W. Gibbons, a son. On Sunday, May 14th, 1911, Miss Christine Morse and Mr. Carl Shaw were married at San Francisco. Miss Morse is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Morse and has many friends here who wish her a life of happiness and prosperity. Potatoes are now about the scarcest article in the vegetable market. W. H. Smith brought a load from Jess Valley last Saturday and sold them readily at 5 cents per pound and then there was not enough to satisfy all his customers. E. Lauer & Sons will have a carload here from Reno this week, which will supply the demand for a time. On Monday of last week, Dr. Coppedge was hastily called to Madeline to attend the baby boy of Mr. and Mrs. H. A. MacDonald, but he arrived too late to save the little fellows life. Rev. Isaac Clark Crook was called Tuesday to attend the last sad rites in Madeline and amid a host of helping friends the little body was laid away. The mystery of a gift of God and his taking it away is being solved each day within the hearts of the bereaved. (4:1) Charles Essex, a highly respected citizen of Centerville, has been dangerously ill the past week, having been taken with a stroke of apoplexy. Dr. Coppedge is attending him. D. H. Lighty, one of the pioneer residents of Cedarville, came over to Alturas Monday on one of the Lamb autos to visit his daughter, Mrs. May L. Yates, editor of this paper. Mr. Lighty is aged over 86 years, but is as hale and hearty as many a man who is much younger. Charles Larkin and Thomas M. Dick came down from New Pine Creek Monday and Mr. Dick smilingly took home with him a marriage license, the young lady named herein being Miss Mary Celia Larkin. WEDNESDAY, MAY 31, 1911 SUFFERING FROM APPENDICITIS Conrad Garrett was seized with a severe attack of appendicitis the first of the week and has been in a more or less serious condition since. Both local physicians pronounce the case appendicitis beyond a doubt. Every effort is being made with good chances for success, to evade an operation at this time and the father of the patient advised us that as soon as he has recovered from the present attack sufficient to go through the ordeal with safety, he will have the appendix removed and remove all liability of another attack. – Bidwell Nugget THE PASSING OF ANOTHER PIONEER News reached us Wednesday that James Essex, a pioneer of Modoc had died at eleven o’clock. Few particulars of the lamentable event have been received. It appears, however, that he received a stroke of paralysis about ten days ago and never recovered, but gradually sank into the arms of death. The deceased was a brother of C. H. Essex of Clover Swale and was a man of generous impulses, as well as that noblest work of God, an honest man. He had rented his farm and had made preparations to take life a little easier, being in good circumstances, when all was cut short by the hand of death. He leaves a devoted wife to mourn his loss, to whom we extend our sincere sympathies. (1:3) SOLOMON STREET DEAD Mr. W. A. Mickle and Mr. A. R. Johnson came over today from Cedarville in order to assist in taking the remains of the late Solomon Street back tomorrow. Mr. Street passed to the beyond last Monday at 6:30 P. M. in Sacramento. He has not been well for over a year, so that the end was not altogether unexpected. The funeral will probably be held in Cedarville next Friday. Mr. Street, who was 41-years old at the time of his death, leaves his wife who was Miss Wylie and two children to mourn his loss, besides his brothers and sisters. The sympathy of this paper is extended to the bereaved family. (1:3) LITTLE THINGS Born – At Cedarville, Cal., May 19, 1911, to the wife of Oley Addington, a daughter. The dead body of a sheepherder was found north of Lakeview Monday and all surrounding circumstances show it to be a case of murder. The coroner was sent for and a full investigation is being had. (4:1) Abner Hanks, who was brought to the county hospital week before last, from his home at Lake City, to be treated for a severe case of melancholia, is now improving, so Dr. Stile informs us. Fay Harrow, daughter of J. F. Harrow left last week for Sheephead, Nevada, to spend the summer with her grandmother, Mrs. Ross. Walter Cochran met with a serious misfortune last Saturday by having one of his hands cut off at the Jess Valley sawmill. The saw struck the hand diagonally, taking off everything except the little finger. Omar Cantrall, proprietor of the mill, brought him to town for medical treatment. Mr. Cochran’s many friends regret his sad misfortune. ~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Family Researcher of "The Last Frontier" Modoc County, California --- Our outgoing mail is checked by ZoneAlarm AntiVirus.

Last year they increased the cost o0f a copy of a Social Security application from $7 to $27 ----- Original Message ----- From: "Joyce Cooper" <jarmscoop@twinwolf.net> To: "CAMODOC List" <CAMODOC@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, March 02, 2007 4:42 PM Subject: [CAMODOC] Rising Costs of Pension Reports > Thought this might interest someone. > > Joyce in CA > > -------- Original Message -------- > Sent: Tuesday, February 27, 2007 3:54 AM > To: stlouis-mo@rootsweb.com > Subject: NARA hiking rates 338% on Civil War Pension Records and Others > > > FYI > > [please circulate intact, please note that > The Civil War pension as well as other military pension/bounty records > Are not microfilmed except for Revolutionary War, only the indexes > Were. - David Samuelsen] > > *Warning to all U.S. Genealogists! *Two rules published in the Federal > Register on Monday, February 26, 2007, relate to fees for reproductions > Of records at the U.S. National Archives and Records Administration > (NARA). In the case of Civil War pension applications, the proposal is > For a 338% increase! > > Page 8327 contains a proposed rule revising fees for reproductions to > Cover NARA's costs for providing copies. On page 8279 is an interim > Final rule removing fee schedule fees for the reproduction of records > Of > Other Federal agencies stored in NARA records centers. > > The proposals are written in the finest governmental "legalese" > Language. However, it is obvious that the proposal is to *INCREASE* all > Fees. No surprise there, right? > > Here is the list: > > Type of record > Order form > Proposed Fee > > Passenger arrival lists > NATF Form 81 > $25.00 > > Federal Census requests > NATF Form 82 > $25.00 > > Eastern Cherokee applications to the Court of Claims > NATF Form 83 > $25.00 > > Land entry records > NATF Form 84 > $40.00 > > Full pension file more than 75 years old (Civil War period). > NATF Form 85 > $125.00 (a 338% increase from the present fee of $37.00!) > > Full pension file more than 75 years old (non-Civil War) > NATF Form 85 > $60.00 > > Pension documents packet (selected records). > NATF Form 85 > $25.00 > > Bounty land warrant application files > NATF Form 85 > $25.00 > > Military service files more than 75 years old > NATF Form 86 > $25.00 > > Both rules are open for public comment until April 27, 2007. There's > Much more information available in the Federal Register. > > The link to the proposed rule is: > http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/01jan20071800/edocket.access.gpo.gov > /2007/E7-3160.htm > > > <http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/01jan20071800/edocket.access.GPO.go > V/2007/E7-3160.htm> > > The link to the interim final rule is: > http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/01jan20071800/edocket.access.gpo.gov > /2007/E7-3162.htm > > > ------------------------------- > 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 > > > -- > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > Version: 7.5.446 / Virus Database: 268.18.6/709 - Release Date: 3/3/2007 > 8:12 AM > >

Thought this might interest someone. Joyce in CA -------- Original Message -------- Sent: Tuesday, February 27, 2007 3:54 AM To: stlouis-mo@rootsweb.com Subject: NARA hiking rates 338% on Civil War Pension Records and Others FYI [please circulate intact, please note that The Civil War pension as well as other military pension/bounty records Are not microfilmed except for Revolutionary War, only the indexes Were. - David Samuelsen] *Warning to all U.S. Genealogists! *Two rules published in the Federal Register on Monday, February 26, 2007, relate to fees for reproductions Of records at the U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). In the case of Civil War pension applications, the proposal is For a 338% increase! Page 8327 contains a proposed rule revising fees for reproductions to Cover NARA's costs for providing copies. On page 8279 is an interim Final rule removing fee schedule fees for the reproduction of records Of Other Federal agencies stored in NARA records centers. The proposals are written in the finest governmental "legalese" Language. However, it is obvious that the proposal is to *INCREASE* all Fees. No surprise there, right? Here is the list: Type of record Order form Proposed Fee Passenger arrival lists NATF Form 81 $25.00 Federal Census requests NATF Form 82 $25.00 Eastern Cherokee applications to the Court of Claims NATF Form 83 $25.00 Land entry records NATF Form 84 $40.00 Full pension file more than 75 years old (Civil War period). NATF Form 85 $125.00 (a 338% increase from the present fee of $37.00!) Full pension file more than 75 years old (non-Civil War) NATF Form 85 $60.00 Pension documents packet (selected records). NATF Form 85 $25.00 Bounty land warrant application files NATF Form 85 $25.00 Military service files more than 75 years old NATF Form 86 $25.00 Both rules are open for public comment until April 27, 2007. There's Much more information available in the Federal Register. The link to the proposed rule is: http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/01jan20071800/edocket.access.gpo.gov /2007/E7-3160.htm <http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/01jan20071800/edocket.access.GPO.go V/2007/E7-3160.htm> The link to the interim final rule is: http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/01jan20071800/edocket.access.gpo.gov /2007/E7-3162.htm

Modoc County Record – February 28, 2007 Roger ‘David' Rose Roger D. Rose, 78, passed away February 19, 2007, in the Modoc Medical Center, Alturas, CA. Roger was born May 23, 1928, in Klamath Falls, OR to Joseph and Elizabeth Marie (Schmeiser) Rose. Roger served four years in the U.S. Navy, until his discharge in 1947. He married three times. Those marriages were to Francis Serrles, Alfreda "Tiny" DeWitt and Connie Pearson. Five children came from the marriages. Those children are Sandy Tison and husband Tom of Medford, OR; Kathy Kohler and husband John of Klamath Falls, OR; Kathy Kaffenberger and husband Rick of Omaha, NE; Roger W. Rose, Canby, CA; and Debbie Dunn and husband Jerry of Alturas, CA. Roger enjoyed and loved his family, along with his love of working as a delivery driver in retail sales and telling jokes. When he retired, he started a lawn care service and collected antiques and things. Roger will be missed by all who knew and came to know him. He was preceded in death by his parents, one sister and one grandson. Roger is lovingly survived by his children and spouses; three brothers, Norman Rose of Klamath Falls, OR; Donald Rose and Delmar Rose of Eugene, OR; one sister Marlene Griffin of Klamath Falls, OR; 10 grandchildren, 39 great-grandchildren, three great-great-grandchildren, many nieces, nephews and friends. Visitation was held at Ward's Klamath Falls Funeral Home on Monday, February 26, with graveside services at 2 p.m. Monday, Feb. 26 in Eternal Hills Cemetery, Klamath Falls, OR. A memorial service will be held in Alturas at the Elks Lodge on Saturday, March 17 at 2 p.m. Memorial donations may be made to the Cancer Treatment Center, 2610 Uhrmann Road, Klamath Falls, OR 97601. Edith K. Garland Edith Kathryn Garland passed away February 22, 2007, at age 82 at Mercy Hospital, Redding, CA. Born Edith Donaldson in St Paul, MN on February 27, 1924, she would have celebrated her 83rd Birthday on February 27, 2007. Pastor Mikie Henderson will officiate the Memorial Services at the Assembly of God Church on March 9 in Malin, OR. Following the Memorial Services will be a graveside service at Eternal Hills - Memorial Gardens, Klamath Falls, OR. Marvin L. Hess Marvin L. Hess died in Redding, CA on February 19, 2007. He was 90 years old. Graveside services were held at the Adin Cemetery in Adin, CA. on February 24 with Pastor Destry Campbell officiating. Born in Adin, CA to Chester and Pearl (Nelson) Hess on August 10, 1916, Marvin had two sisters who preceded him in death, Stella Edgerton and Barbara Bouse. Mr. Hess was a World War II veteran. He worked for New York Life in Redding for numerous years. After he retired he lived in Alturas for about 10 years during the mid-1980s to early 1990s, before relocating to Redding, where he had been living for the past 10 years. Being reared in Adin, his heart was always in Modoc where the catfish and wild plum jam was plentiful. He loved to fish and hunt and have family gatherings whenever he could. Mr. Hess is survived by two daughters, Connie Carr and son-in-law Merrill of Bonanza, OR; Carole Gifford and son-in-law Bill of Redding; three grandchildren, Tracey, Jeff and Kelly and six great-grandchildren. McDonald's Chapel of Burney made the arrangements. Elza Rudolph Alturas resident Elza Rudolph passed away Tuesday, December 12, 2006, in Sacramento, CA at the age of 85. A private service was held in Sacramento. Elza Diemer was born in Indonesia on November 9, 1921, and moved to the Netherlands at the age of 12. In 1957, she and her family moved to the United States. In 1977, she moved to Alturas, CA with her two youngest children. Elza worked as an ombudsman and outreach worker for the California Department of Aging and became a member of the Board of Mental Health in Alturas. She also enjoyed working with children and was involved with the Latchkey Program for several years. She was widowed by her husband Rudy Rudolph of Alturas and is survived by six of her eight children; son William van der Heyden of Watervalley, TX; daughter Ingrid van der Heyden of Pasadena, CA; daughter Elza Porter of San Francisco, CA; son Walter van der Heyden of Watervalley, TX; son Fred van der Heyden of Alturas, CA; daughter Julie Frost of Sacramento, CA. She was also the proud grandmother of 18 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. Elza enjoyed decorating her home and had a great sense of style. She will be missed. Mildred Amy Eugene Loose Mildred (Mid) was born July 25, 1931 in Douglas City, CA to Joseph K. and Elaine (Vitzthum) Eugene. She passed away February 9, 2007, in Roseville, CA. Mildred was reared in Alturas and graduated from Modoc Union High School in 1949. She attended Heald's Business College in Sacramento. She married Walter M. Loose on February 1, 1953, and relocated to Pennsylvania following his military service. They soon returned to California and settled in North Highlands. They traveled extensively in the United States. Prior to Mildred suffering a stroke in 1999, Walt and Mildred were "Hosts" during the summer months at Blue Lake, where they greeted Modocers and other guests and enjoyed the beauty of the area. In recent years, they have spent the winter months as "snowbirds" wintering in the desert near Yuma, AZ and enjoying the friendship of other campers from throughout the United States and Canada. Summer usually found them back at Blue Lake. Mildred was predeceased by her parents and is survived by her loving husband Walter Loose, two daughters, Lynn of Glidden, Wisconsin and Betty of Sacramento, a granddaughter Theresa Jorgenson of Glidden and three great-grandsons, also of Glidden. She is survived by two sisters, Joanne Pattiani Molen of Las Vegas, NV and Marilyn Eugene of Newcastle, CA, and one brother Bill Eugene also of Las Vegas. Memorial services were held in Fair Oaks, CA on February 14, 2007, at Mt. Vernon Mortuary. Donations in her memory may be made to the American Heart Association. ~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Family Researcher of "The Last Frontier" Modoc County, California --- Our outgoing mail is checked by ZoneAlarm AntiVirus.