Yesterday Billie Cal asked for information on the Ingraham family. I submitted Art Ingraham and his two children Lovell and Margaret. I was wring about the name of the daughter. Lavera McDaniel immediately contacted me to remind me that the daughters name was Loretta. I do apologize for this mistake. I guess the old memory is beginning to flag. I wish to recount a story involving Art Ingraham and me, about 70 years ago. This incident labeled me as being pretty dumb, and falling for an old old joke amongst tradespeople. My family was constructing a new house in 1936, and I was hired to be a "gopher". One day one of the carpenters became quite agitated over some missing material necessary to complete the construction. Thus I was sent to Art Ingrahams hardware store to purchase some white lampblack. Art searched the back room diligently and reported that he was fresh out of that material. He sent me to a hardware store operated by Tom Denson. Tom Denson was sort of a crabby old man, so when I told him what I wanted, he glared at me and told me to return to the carpenters and tell them that he too was fresh out. I did this, and was amazed at the hilarity among those men. The sent me back to Art to have him look again for this stuff. I did. Art again sent me back again to Tom Denson. Tom then glared at me and said that ! I was a fool and to think about what I was asking for. It then dawned on me that I had been sent on a Modoc version of a snipe hunt. Think about it, WHITE- LAMP BLACK. I have never since been so humiliated. Just a gullible kid, or I hope that was what I was then. Ron

Good to hear from you and thanks to setting me straight on Loretta, rather than Margaret. For some reason I have no memory of her going to school with us. Am I wrong on this point? I remember her as a great looking and extremely nice red head. I guess the old memory just "ain't what it used to be." At some point in time I mentioned to Ken Laver, that I had a picture of you on your 79th birthday. Last week he asked me if I could send him a copy of that picture so he could see how Lavera has held up over the years. I sent him a copy and told him that I thought you had held up pretty damned good. A couple of weeks ago I was stunned to have an old WWII buddy come and visit me for the day. He lives in Tulsa Oklahoma. We were in the Cavalry at Fort Riley at the same time but not in the same company although we knew each other. We were sent to Fort Ord together and when we reached the Philippine Islands we were both assigned to the 34 member Recon Platoon, 11th Airborne Division as certified parachutists. We took our jump training in New Guinea. We went through the Philippine campaign, then on to Okinawa and then Japan. When I became 1st Sgt, I made Crussel my Sgt. in charge of the motor pool. We had a glorious get together. Neither of us recognized the other when we met at the airport. It is a great wonder how 60 years makes a difference in how one looks. Peculiarly, I have kept in touch with 4 close friends from that experience and only one other has visited me. The other two are now deceased. I went to visit one fellow and he died just the week before we arrived. I g! uess that it had been at least 63 years since you and I have visited face to face. Thank God for the Internet. Ron

Oh shoot. Made a b ig mistake. Loretta was Arts daughter and the sister of Lovell. Please note. LaVera McDaniel <laveram@yahoo.com> wrote: If you were speaking of Loretta, Lovells sister, last I heard she had moved from Cedarville to live with her daughter in southern California. For some strange reason, she didnt want anyone to know the address. Loretta and I were close friends. She left Alturas and married a ww2 vet. and moved back east. As I recall, she had 2 children. Her husband comitted suicide in the early 70's and after that Loretta moved to Alturas, built a nice little home and settled in. She met and married a fellow from Cedarville. They were there untill her second husband (cant remember his name) passed away. A few years later, Loretta (Dolly as she preferred to be called) went to So. Cal. to her daughter. My memories of Lorettas mother was that she was a fantastic flower gardener. Loved her flowers. Life was difficult for her because of her deafness and her flowers gave her great joy. Art was a loving husband and a great father. Miss them a lot. "Ronald S. Morgan" wrote: Art Ingraham was the towns plumber for a good many years. He and his wife had two children: Lovell and Margaret or Margarete. Lovell took over his dad's shop, and later moved it from Main Street to Court Street and named it the Four seasons. His partner was Bert Spicer, another pioneer family in Modoc who had a ranch near Clover Swale. I believe that Art died while I was in the army. His daughter was my age and I have no idea what hapened to her. Art's wife was quite deaf and read lips and sopoke so softly that one had a difficult time hearing her speak. They lived on Modoc Street close to Fisher Ford. Ron ----- Original Message ---- From: Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds To: Ca-Modoc Sent: Tuesday, October 17, 2006 6:08:08 PM Subject: [CAMODOC] Ingraham-Dooley Family I was wondering if any one knows of a Ingraham-Dooley marriage in Modoc County. They had two children, Arthur and Zoe. Billie ~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Family Researcher of "The Last Frontier" Modoc County, California --- Our outgoing mail is checked by ZoneAlarm AntiVirus. ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to CAMODOC-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to CAMODOC-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message ------------------------------- 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

If you were speaking of Loretta, Lovells sister, last I heard she had moved from Cedarville to live with her daughter in southern California. For some strange reason, she didnt want anyone to know the address. Loretta and I were close friends. She left Alturas and married a ww2 vet. and moved back east. As I recall, she had 2 children. Her husband comitted suicide in the early 70's and after that Loretta moved to Alturas, built a nice little home and settled in. She met and married a fellow from Cedarville. They were there untill her second husband (cant remember his name) passed away. A few years later, Loretta (Dolly as she preferred to be called) went to So. Cal. to her daughter. My memories of Lorettas mother was that she was a fantastic flower gardener. Loved her flowers. Life was difficult for her because of her deafness and her flowers gave her great joy. Art was a loving husband and a great father. Miss them a lot. "Ronald S. Morgan" <edron00@sbcglobal.net> wrote: Art Ingraham was the towns plumber for a good many years. He and his wife had two children: Lovell and Margaret or Margarete. Lovell took over his dad's shop, and later moved it from Main Street to Court Street and named it the Four seasons. His partner was Bert Spicer, another pioneer family in Modoc who had a ranch near Clover Swale. I believe that Art died while I was in the army. His daughter was my age and I have no idea what hapened to her. Art's wife was quite deaf and read lips and sopoke so softly that one had a difficult time hearing her speak. They lived on Modoc Street close to Fisher Ford. Ron ----- Original Message ---- From: Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds To: Ca-Modoc Sent: Tuesday, October 17, 2006 6:08:08 PM Subject: [CAMODOC] Ingraham-Dooley Family I was wondering if any one knows of a Ingraham-Dooley marriage in Modoc County. They had two children, Arthur and Zoe. Billie ~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Family Researcher of "The Last Frontier" Modoc County, California --- Our outgoing mail is checked by ZoneAlarm AntiVirus. ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to CAMODOC-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to CAMODOC-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Art Ingraham was the towns plumber for a good many years. He and his wife had two children: Lovell and Margaret or Margarete. Lovell took over his dad's shop, and later moved it from Main Street to Court Street and named it the Four seasons. His partner was Bert Spicer, another pioneer family in Modoc who had a ranch near Clover Swale. I believe that Art died while I was in the army. His daughter was my age and I have no idea what hapened to her. Art's wife was quite deaf and read lips and sopoke so softly that one had a difficult time hearing her speak. They lived on Modoc Street close to Fisher Ford. Ron ----- Original Message ---- From: Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds <r3346@sunset.net> To: Ca-Modoc <camodoc-l@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, October 17, 2006 6:08:08 PM Subject: [CAMODOC] Ingraham-Dooley Family I was wondering if any one knows of a Ingraham-Dooley marriage in Modoc County. They had two children, Arthur and Zoe. Billie ~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Family Researcher of "The Last Frontier" Modoc County, California --- Our outgoing mail is checked by ZoneAlarm AntiVirus. ------------------------------- 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

I was wondering if any one knows of a Ingraham-Dooley marriage in Modoc County. They had two children, Arthur and Zoe. Billie ~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Family Researcher of "The Last Frontier" Modoc County, California --- Our outgoing mail is checked by ZoneAlarm AntiVirus.

Chico Enterprise Record – November 29,1943 Wahl Infant Dies at Birth Maryna Joy Wahl, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Eldon A. Wahl of Dayton died at birth early last evening at the Enloe Hospital. Besides the parents she is survived by three brothers and sisters. Graveside rites will be held Tuesday afternoon at 1:30 pm. At the Dayton Cemetery with Rev. Adolph Kn?knowski officiating. Arrangements are being made by Black, Johnson and Brusie. Chico Enterprise Record – July 17, 1933 Infant Child Died in Chico Leslie Eldon Wahl, 5 day-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Eldon Wahl of 1329 Locust street, died Sunday morning. Survivors besides the parents are Mr. and Mrs. Henry Wahl of Chico, Mr. and Mrs. Marian Chester of Chico, grandparents and Albert Wahl of Paradise, a great grandfather. Funeral services will be held tomorrow morning at 10 o’clock in the chapel of the Westfall funeral parlor with the Rev. Harris Pillsbury officiating. Burial will be in the Chico cemetery. Chico Enterprise Record – Saturday, May 10, 1986 Obituaries Eldon Wahl A graveside service for Eldon Albert Wahl, 76, of Chico will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday in the Chico Cemetery. Wahl died Friday in a fire at his home. He was born Nov. 30, 1909 in Chico, to Henry and Leila Wahl. He was reared and attended schools in Chico. Wahl was a self-employed auto mechanic and owned and operated Wahl’s Sporting Goods. He was a member of a pioneer family with early ties to Chico, Durham and Dayton. He hunted and fished. Survivors include his wife, Luetta Wahl of Chico; two sons, Darrell and Leslie, both of Durham; a daughter, Eldonna Miller of Thousand Oaks; a brother, Earl of Chico; nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. The Rev. Leonard Brown will preside at the service. Donations may be made o a favorite charity in care of the Brusie Funeral Home. Chico Enterprise Record – Friday, May 9, 1986 (Picture – Flames engulf a garage converted into a sporting goods business at 1153 E Ninth St. early TODAY, SCORCHING A Jeep parked nearby. Eldon Wahl, 77 died in the fire.) Chico dies in a fire at his business By Kevin Flanagan Staff Writer A 77-year-old Chico man was killed early this morning in a fire that raced through the sporting good business he operated in a garage next door to his home. The body of Eldon Albert Wahl, owner of Wahl’s Sporting Goods at 1153 E Ninth Street, was discovered shortly after units of the Chico Fire Department and the Chico Department of Forestry arrived at the scene. The Butte County Arson Task Force was called in because of the death, but investigators at the scene this morning determined the fire accidental, the result of an electrical short near a work bench, according to Chico Fire Marshal Larry Agee. "He had jerryrigged electrical wire everywhere," Agee said. Agee estimated the fire caused $50,000 damage to the garage and another $50,000 to the contents. Firefighters received the first call to the quiet residential neighborhood shortly before 2:30 a.m. Forty minutes later the flames were under control. The blaze, Agee said, began in the southern half of the converted garage, reached into the attic and from there ignited the rest of the building. Several explosions were caused by ammunition and gunpowder that were stockpiled at the business. The fire was further fueled by numerous paint and gasoline cans, Agee said. Wahl’s wife, Luetta, was next wood in the couple’s home, and was rescued by neighbor Bob Travers. Her husband, however, could not be reached as the garage was already engulfed in flames. Wahl apparently often slept in the shop, according to the Butte County Coroner’s report. One fireman, Chico Fire Department Battalion Chief Pete Rouse was slightly injured when hot lead dripped from the attic down his neck. Wahl’s body was taken to the Brusie Funeral Home. An autopsy was to be performed today to determine the exact cause of death. Chico Enterprise Record – Wednesday, Sept. 1, 1965 Obituaries Marvin M. Chester OROVILLE – Marvin Monroe Chester, who has made his home in Chico until a year ago, died in an Oroville hospital this morning. Chester was born in Arkansas on August 27, 1879, and had spent he resided until moving to Chico moved to Modoc County where he resided moving to Chico in 1923. (As it was in the paper) Until his retirement in 1951, Chester had been with the Diamond National Corp. for 30 years and for the past year had made his home with his daughter, Mrs. Fae Lowrey, of Oroville. Other survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Edna Bollinger of Chester, and Mrs. Luetta Wahl of Chico; two sons, Robert of Sparks, Nev. And Neil of Richmond; 17 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren, a great-great-grandchild, and a sister, Mrs. Allie King of Chico. Funeral services will be conducted in the chapel of the Brusie Funeral Home Friday at 2 p.m. and interment will be in the Chico Cemetery. Chico Enterprise Record – November 29,1943 Funeral Held For Miss Lowry Friends and relatives assembled this afternoon at 2 o’clock at the Craig Memorial Presbyterian church in Paradise to attend the last rite held there for Miss Sarah Lowry, who died in an Oroville hospital last Friday morning. Rev. W. Hl L. Mashall officiated, and interment followed in the Paradise cemetery under the direction of Black, Johnson and Brusie. ?????? Chico Enterprise Record – Saturday, May 17, 1952 Mrs. Inez Chester Died Friday After Extended Illness Mrs. Inez Chester, wife of Marvin M. Chester, died at her home on 1630 Normal Avenue Friday afternoon following an extended illness. Mrs. Chester was born in Alturas on July 17, 1883, and had been a resident of Chico since 1923. Besides her husband, survivors include the following children: Robert, of Chico, Roy M., of San Pablo; Neil of Richmond; Mrs. Edna Bollinger, of Westwood; Mrs. Luetta Wahl, of Chico, and Mrs. Fae Lowry of Oroville; three sisters, Mrs. John Davis and Mrs. Milan Renner of Alturas, and Mrs. Gertrude Muzzy, of Albany; a brother Ralph Williams, of Redding; 17 grandchildren, and five great grandchildren. Mrs. Chester was a member of the Seventh-day Adventist church. Funeral services will be conducted Monday morning at 11 o’clock in the chapel of the Brusie Funeral Home and interment will follow in the Chico Cemetery. Chico Enterprise Record – Sunday, Sept. 11, 1994 (Picture – Emma Cook) Emma Cook A memorial service for former Chico High School teacher Emma Loomis Cook, 89, of Chico, is planned for 2 p.m. Wednesday at Brusie Funeral Home. She died Friday, Sept 9, 1994, at a local rehabilitation hospital. Mrs. Cook was born Nov. 22, 1905 in Bieber, to Albert and Nellie Loomis. She graduated from then Chico State College and did graduate studies at University of California, Berkeley. In 1929, she wed Lloyd Cook in Chico, and for 20 years she taught home economics at Chico High School. Her husband died in 1983. Mrs. Cook was a member of the Methodist Church, Delta Kappa Gamma and Kappa Gamma Pi, Butte County Historical Association, Bidwell Mansion Association, the Horticulture Society, Chico Camera Club, Photographic Society of America an Chico State’s Alumni Association. She is survived by her sons, Joe and Dan; a granddaughter and a great-granddaughter. Memorial contributions may be made to Delta Kappa Gamma, Trinity United Methodist Church, or the Lloyd M. Cook Scholarship Fund, in care of the funeral home. ~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Family Researcher of "The Last Frontier" Modoc County, California --- Our outgoing mail is checked by ZoneAlarm AntiVirus.

In 2007 Lassen Union High School will be celebrating its centennial Two alumni members, Chuck Dickens (Class of 1950) and Tim Purdy (Class of 1975) have teamed up together to preserve the history of Lassen Union High School. One of these ambitious projects, concerns the locating and scanning of all yearbooks of the past 100 years, to be made available either in a CD compilation and/or online. Unfortunately, Lassen High School does not have a complete set of these. Tremendous progress has been made on this front, but we are still in need to borrow various annuals. You can examine the yearbook covers of what we have done so far, and see which years we are missing. This can be done at http://www.eskimo.com/~cdickens/yearbook/COVERS/SUMMARY.HTM If you have any books, that you would allow us to borrow and/or other information concerning the history of the high school please contact Tim I. Purdy at timipurdy@citlink.net or call 530-257-2757. Thanks.

Thank you Billie and Jean for transcribing the following. I've been waiting for this information to show up. Eldred and James were my mother-in-law and father-in law. ANNOUNCEMENT OF BETROTHAL IS MADE AT DINNER PARTY Announcement of the engagement of Miss Eldred Helen Bates of Oroville to James Haldane Davis of Cedarville was made at a holiday dinner party Thursday in the home of Miss Bates? brother-in-law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. Lauren R. Groves on Miller Way in Oroville. Those present were Dr. and Mrs. Howell C. Jones, Miss Beverly Jones of San Francisco; Mr. and Mrs. James C. Knight, Oakland; Mr. and Mrs. Ulysses S. Bates, Miss Eldred Bates, Miss Emma Lux, Oroville; Mr. and Mrs. R. E. McCulley and James Davis of Cedarville. Liz JAY Davis North Bend, WA

I never knew that his first name was Russel. We knew him as Lyle (Lilly). He lived just up the hill from us in a big old two story house, that was later remodeled into a very modern house by Jack Chace. He was into radio building (crystal sets) and then later into building a receiver and a sending set. He recieved his amateur license and I really enjoyed watching him reach others around the world with this set. He had to build a pretty tall antenna to reach others on those amateur radio bands. I never heard of him after he went into service and to think that he landed just 60 miles north of Alturas. We are geting older. Ron Morgan ----- Original Message ---- From: Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds <r3346@sunset.net> To: Ca-Modoc <camodoc-l@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, October 14, 2006 11:27:42 AM Subject: [CAMODOC] Russell Lyle Huff Lake County Examiner – October 12, 2006 – Lakeview, Oregon Russell Lyle Huff Russell Lyle Huff, 83, died at the Lake District Hospital on Thursday, Oct. 5, 2006 from natural causes. Russell was born to Leo and Dora (Miller) Huff in Dunsmuir, Calif. on May 29, 1923. He grew up in Alturas and graduated from Modoc High School in 1942 where he was a four year letterman in football and track. He was drafted into the Army in 1942 and was honorably discharged at the end of World War II. He married Betty Risley in Seattle on Feb.11, 1949. He had worked for the Forest Service as a log scaler before starting his long career working in saw mills, which started in a mill in Alturas. He then worked for U.S. Plywood in Anderson, Calif. before moving to Lakeview in 1966 where he worked for Lakeview Lumber Products and Fremont Sawmill, where he retired in 1986. He moved to Medford in 1996 and back to Lakeview in 1999. He enjoyed making model airplanes, tobogganing, woodworking, bird hunting and fishing. He is survived by: Daughters, Deborah Kay McCreith and Shawna Lee Huff of Lakeview; Son, Cameron Lyle Huff of Santa Rosa, Calif.; Brother, Leslie Clinton Huff; Grandchildren , John Forga, Leah Huff and Travis Sipp and three Great-grandchildren. Contributions in the memory of Mr. Huff may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice. At his request no public services will be held. Desert Rose Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements. ~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Family Researcher of "The Last Frontier" Modoc County, California --- Our outgoing mail is checked by ZoneAlarm AntiVirus. ------------------------------- 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

Lake County Examiner – October 12, 2006 – Lakeview, Oregon Russell Lyle Huff Russell Lyle Huff, 83, died at the Lake District Hospital on Thursday, Oct. 5, 2006 from natural causes. Russell was born to Leo and Dora (Miller) Huff in Dunsmuir, Calif. on May 29, 1923. He grew up in Alturas and graduated from Modoc High School in 1942 where he was a four year letterman in football and track. He was drafted into the Army in 1942 and was honorably discharged at the end of World War II. He married Betty Risley in Seattle on Feb.11, 1949. He had worked for the Forest Service as a log scaler before starting his long career working in saw mills, which started in a mill in Alturas. He then worked for U.S. Plywood in Anderson, Calif. before moving to Lakeview in 1966 where he worked for Lakeview Lumber Products and Fremont Sawmill, where he retired in 1986. He moved to Medford in 1996 and back to Lakeview in 1999. He enjoyed making model airplanes, tobogganing, woodworking, bird hunting and fishing. He is survived by: Daughters, Deborah Kay McCreith and Shawna Lee Huff of Lakeview; Son, Cameron Lyle Huff of Santa Rosa, Calif.; Brother, Leslie Clinton Huff; Grandchildren , John Forga, Leah Huff and Travis Sipp and three Great-grandchildren. Contributions in the memory of Mr. Huff may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice. At his request no public services will be held. Desert Rose Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements. ~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Family Researcher of "The Last Frontier" Modoc County, California --- Our outgoing mail is checked by ZoneAlarm AntiVirus.

We have came to the end of the microfilm for the Surprise Valley Record. This is about the time which it was purchased by the Modoc County Record. To continue in time we will be starting with the Alturas Plaindealer. The microfilm starts in 1936 and there are several films on it thru 1952. Billie ~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Family Researcher of "The Last Frontier" Modoc County, California --- Our outgoing mail is checked by ZoneAlarm AntiVirus.

NEW PINE CREEK NEWS Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Porter and J. C. Cloud, father of Mrs. Porter were visitors at the state line town last Sunday from Davis Creek where Mr. Porter has a ranch. Dr. E. H. Amsen, who has been at the Belmont apartment in Fresno for sometime is reported very ill with pneumonia. Mrs. Anna Gallagher received a letter from the doctor’s daughter, Alice, which stated she was asked to come at once but she was sick and could not go. Since then word has been received regarding the doctor’s condition. WEATHER PUTS TWO IN HUMBOLDT COUNTY HOSPITAL Two patients were recently taken to the Humboldt County general hospital due to the weather. Harold Parman, formerly of Reno, was treated for a broken ankle. He came to Winnemucca from the IL ranch, where he is employed, stepped from his car to the icy street and turned his ankle, resulting in a broken bone. James Moore from the Upper Clover ranch had both feet frozen while feeding cattle on the ranch. Wes Steele, about 50, an Indian died last week at his home near Alturas of cancer. He was the husband of Daisy Steele, who died last August in an automobile accident on Cedar Pass. (4:6) Jay Gould, manager of the Club pool hall in Alturas was hit by a machine, while walking west of Alturas early Sunday morning. He received a fracture of one leg and slight concussion of the brain. THURSDAY, JANUARY 28, 1937 FULCHER IS NAMED ON ASSEMBLY COMMITTEES Clinton J. Fulcher of Lookout, representing Lassen, Modoc, Shasta and four other counties in the Legislature, has been appointed chairman of the mines and mining and a member of additional committees of the State Assembly. County Government: Drainage, Swamp and Overflow Lands; Fish and Game; Insurance; Motor Vehicle. BREAKS HAND Buddy Simson is getting around these days with his right hand bandaged and it seems that Buddy thought his fist harder than a buck sheep’s head. The buck started to butt him and he up and popped it one on the head. The buck didn’t come back for more but the fact proved that the buck’s head was harder than the fist. LAKE CITY ITEMS L. F. Streif and H. G. Ward came over Thursday from Alturas. The county road has been impassable so they came over the hills and far way route. SEEN THRU SMOKED GLASSES: Maggie Jones, Alice and Marion Carter seeking refuge in the Muzzy yard due to cattle or what? Most everyone with a shovel trying to et out after the hi-wind. Elder T. E. Griffith trying to get water to irrigate or something. Marion Steward and Grover Wimer auto riding on tractor and snow plow. Harry Painter trying to put on a wild west show. Joshua Streif playing with a hand sled. Prof. Fowler in skiing costume but no skiies. Phillip Largent trying to burn the house up, melting bees wax in a can without a bottom. L. N. Pabst is in the bay region this week undergoing medical treatment. his condition is somewhat improved. NEW PINE CREEK NEWS Mr. and Mrs. Nallie green received a phone call one day last week from Medford, Oregon, stating that Mrs. Theresa Jennings, sister of Mrs. Green, was very ill with the flu. Mr. and Mrs. Green left immediately. Later reports from Medford state that Mrs. Jennings was better. Mr. Jacques Weber, of this place, is reported critically ill this week. He is at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Jane Wallace. FORT BIDWELL HIGH-LIGHTS Mrs. Dodge left for San Francisco last week to attend the wedding of her son Charles Dodge. The two-year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Harris broke the bones in her arm when she fell from her high-chair this week. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 1937 SURPRISE MAN DIES IN L. A. Funeral services were held recently for Perry McDaniels from the chapel of Snyders Southwest Funeral Home in Los Angeles. Born in Harrisburg, Oregon, in 1865, he spent several years in Alturas and later went to the _______, west where he had made his home with a nephew, Joy O. Kiess for the last eight years at 1141 West 104th street. Mr. McDaniels was landscape gardener with a keen interest in flowers. His hobby was that of raising dahlias and chrysanthemums of many varieties. He leaves a host of friends, a sister, Ella Haviland of Grants Pass, Oregon, three nephews, a niece, Mrs. J. B. Schueller and a brother-in-law, D. W. Kiess all of Los Angeles. (1:1) PATRICK W. BARRY RITES HELD THURSDAY An autopsy was performed Wednesday on the body of Patrick W. Barry, well known stockman, who died at the Lakeview Hospital January 22, following a throat infection and pneumonia. No foreign body was found in the mouth or throat, according to Dr. Charles E. Leithead, one of the surgeons, who performed the operation. (1:2) CLARA B. BANISTER FUNERAL HELD SATURDAY Clara Baldwin Banister, 77, well known resident of Paisley died at her home January 21, following a prolonged illness. She was born in Holt County, Missouri, March 6, 1859 and married to Samuel Banister March 18, 1875. Her husband died December 23, 1930. She is survived by two daughters, Edna Hanah of Paisley and Lula Woodward of Alturas; four sons, Frederick L. and Ross M. of Paisley, Ora S. of Alturas and Albert E. of Portland; 24 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at the Pioneer church of Paisley with Rev. F. L. Cannell conducting the services. (1:2) MRS. SLINKARD NOW IMPROVING Mrs. Newton Slinkard of Eagleville who has been seriously sick for sometime is now much improved in health. Those who arrived here to be at the bedside of Mrs. Slinkard from other parts of the country are: Mr. and Mrs. Thomas R. Wintzell of Roseville; Mrs. Charles Page of Marysville; Mrs. Alice Cranston of Riverside; Mr. and Mrs. Louis Slinkard of Portola; Mr. and Mrs. Kip Slinkard of Reno. An application for a marriage license has been filed by Jessie Fay Rinehart and Gearney Goodwin, both of Cedarville. TOMMY BEESON IS IN HOSPITAL Tommy Beeson, son of Homer Beeson of Willow Ranch arrived in Alturas Tuesday morning on the Southern Pacific after having spent more than 24 hours enroute from his home. Young Beeson was operated on for appendicitis recently and had returned home when he took a turn for the worse. He was put on the train at Willow Ranch at 1 o’clock Monday afternoon and the train did not arrive in Alturas until 7:30 Tuesday a.m. The train was snow-bound and when it did arrive two engines that had been sent to its aid had "died" and the third was just about out of water, when it reached Alturas. However, young Beeson is none the worse for his long trip and was reported much improved today. NEW PINE CREEK NEWS San Vilet received a telegram one day last week advising that Eddie Sparling, who played the piano at the Green Garden for sometime, died of pneumonia in Nevada. Mr. and Mrs. Sparling left here last fall for Seattle. Mr. Vilet states that Mr. Sparling had worked for him about six years. Mr. Sparling made many friends while here, who will regret to hear of his passing. (2:2) Harry Aldridge of the H. H. Fleming store has been having a lot of trouble with one of his legs. He has a bad case of rheumatism in one of his knees, which has now settled in his foot and back. MARASCHINO CHERRY CAKE 2/3 cup shortening 1-1/2 cups granulated sugar 3 eggs 3 cups cake flour 3 teaspoons baking powder ¼ teaspoon salt 1 cup milk 1 teaspoon vanilla extract ¾ cup maraschino cherries (drained and chopped) Cream shortening, add sugar slowly and beat well. Separate eggs, beat egg yolks and add. Mix and sift all dry ingredients and add alternately with the milk and vanilla extract. Fold in the maraschino cherries. Fold in the beaten egg whites. Pour in greased tube pan and place in cold electric oven. Set temperature control at 350 degrees and switch oven for baking. Bake approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes. PIONEER’S NOTE BOOK Boilers were so thick at Cedarville in Surprise Valley when the whites settled there in 1867, it was really dangerous night or day to move without a stout stick in your hand. a local was made a drawing with the label welcome to our city long before that slogan was known generally throughout our land. The picture was of a scared woman calling for help, a rattlesnake spitting through its mouth and singing with its tail and grew out the following episode. One day Mrs. Cressler, wife of a local merchant opened the trap door from the kitchen to the cellar under the house and started down after some supplies, it being the custom in Indian Countries for protection sake to have your cellar under your house. She found a rattlesnake had found an opening under the foundation of the house and was there spitting at her. Screaming, she ran to the store near by and her husband killed the snake and by putting a stone foundation under the house kept them out after that though for years it was dangerous to move around in the open especially at night. Telling the snake stories on the round up in Massacre Valley east of Surprise and in Nevada, the cattleman rested around the campfire. As they drove their herds from the Nevada desert to the pleasant well watered meadows of Surprise Valley in the fall of 1897. Included in the number was William Cressler of the banking and stock raising firm of Cressler and Bonner. Extremely nervous the stories worked on him until he left the crowd and got into his blankets away from the fire but on the dry ground. A cattleman in the crowd had placed the dried up skin of a rattlesnake around a horse hair rope at the farther side of Cresslers’ bed and as Cressler began to doze and the fire and conversation died down, he carefully approached Cressler’s bed slipped his hand under the covers and judiciously worked that old horse hair rope back and forth until Cressler reaching out felt the snake skin and with a yell three the covers back and beat it for a safer place on the top of a wagon. Is friends passed the bedding to him and he slept on the top of the chuck wagon all night and never could be persuaded to sleep on the ground again. Rattlesnakes live in the earth and when the earth moves by earthquakes or blasting or anything else snakes move. Railroad contractors know this as do highway and reservoir builders. Modoc Indians claim the snakes not the soldiers won the Modoc War. In this they may be right but it was the cannonading made the snakes move to after all it was white man’s magic won the war. When Modoc County built the new grade up Pit River Canyon north of Alturas, snakes were so thick and the crew lost so much time by men throwing down their tools to kill the snakes that finally a man known as the snake man was hired, whose sole duty was to kill the snakes while others worked. That man did not like the term snake killer nor snake man and finally quit to get rid of the name and left the country. Jules Monchamp, came out from France. He was a splendid gardener. He started the French Hotel in Cedarville at the corner of Main and Townsend streets in Cedarville, which had a good business, as he and his wife knew how to handle a hotel. He had a fine garden and ran particularly strong to watermelons, which caused his down fall for it was all his life was worth to protect them. Stealing got good or rather bad for him, he finally armed himself and slept in the midst of the patch. About the fifth night, some of the boys filled him up with French wine and when he dropped off into slumbers proceeded to rifle the patch piling the melons up on his front porch to show their good wishes and then to carefully draw his pillow from under his head and substitute a small watermelon covered with sacks. The language used by Jules in the morning was like the language used by Cappy Ricks in abusing his son-in-law to be before outwitting him in the Panama deal and not fit to be used in the presence of good members of the church. ~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Family Researcher of "The Last Frontier" Modoc County, California --- Our outgoing mail is checked by ZoneAlarm AntiVirus.

SURPRISE VALLEY RECORD, CEDARVILLE, MODOC COUNTY, CAL THURSDAY, JANUARY 7, 1937 HOTEL MAN IS INJURED BY GAS Lloyd Ogle, manager of the Hotel Lakeview, was severely burned in a gas explosion last Monday evening in the kitchen of the hotel. The gas had been left on slightly in the kitchen range and when Mr. Ogle struck a match the explosion burned his hand, leg and singed his hair. Mr. Ogle’s burns although not severe are extremely painful and he will be incapacitated for sometime. A baby girl was born at the Lakeview hospital to Mr. and Mrs. Frank Maxwell. Mrs. Maxwell was formerly Wanda Heard of this place. GASOLINE LAMP BURNS COUPLE Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Taylor were burned severely at their home in Jess Valley on the Brooks ranch last Sunday night when a gas lamp near their bed exploded while they were reading. Despite the burns, the Taylors were able to get the blaze under control and avert the threat of having their home burned. WALTER DUKE OF YREKA DIES Funeral services were held Monday in San Francisco for Walter Dean Duke, a pioneer in the raising of purebred Hereford cattle in Modoc County. He died in Sutter hospital, following a long illness. Before entering the cattle business, Duke was a San Francisco newspaperman. He was connected with the Miller and Lux Company in San Francisco for a time. Duke operated several ranches on the extensive beats in Modoc and Siskiyou Counties. He owned a home in Yreka and holdings near there. The deceased leaves his wife, Mrs. Diana Bradley Duke, a granddaughter of former Governor Bradley of Nevada, Bradley Duke a student at Stanford is a son. Earl Duke of Dixon, Solano County is a brother. (1:3) HOMESICK BOY FLEES HOSPITAL The desire of Lewis Whipple, 14 year old Modoc Indian boy to be with his parents in their modest home rather than in the perfectly appointed, but lonesome tuberculosis ward of the Klamath Falls hospital may hasten his death. Lewis, recently placed in the hospital for treatment for the lung disease, fled from the institution late Monday, during a storm. Yesterday, he was found, weak from exposure and with his toes frozen, near the Triangle ranch, 40 miles from Alturas. He was placed in the Alturas hospital. The physicians said his condition had been aggravated by exposure and that amputation of his toes is probable. PROMINENT DENTIST WEDS Dr. G. N. Wilson, prominent Alturas dentist and Mrs. Erma Munroe were married in Reno Friday. Dr. Wilson is the senior member of the Wilson and Chace, dentist office and is well known throughout the county. Mrs. Wilson is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Summers of Alturas. MARRY IN S.F. Ethel Freeborne and Jimmie Sentman were married in San Francisco December 31, 1936. Mr. Sentman is employed by the Marina Street railroad in that city. LAKE CITY ITEMS The many friends of Grandma Franklin were grieved to hear of her passing at Alturas last Monday. Mrs. Franklin spent several years here and was well and favorable known always being a kind, loving and thoughtful neighbor. (3:3) To her loved ones, especially our fellow townsman J. W. Franklin, we extend our deepest sympathy. We have just heard of another death in the Franklin family but who it was we have been unable to find out for sure, but believe it to be a grandson, Marion Gallagher. (3:3) Leap year took two more of our bachelors, George McCullens and Billie Odbert. Mr. McMullens and Mrs. McMains were married at Cedarville and Mr. Odbert and Mrs. Josephine Toney in the southern part of the state. At the Weilmunster shower, Billie bragged he wasn’t afraid of the "big bad wolf" but she caught him just the same. Sincere congratulations go with these worthy people and may their joys multiply with the coming year. Mr. and Mrs. V. H. Childs took Roy Hobbs to Ashland last week where he consulted a specialist for ear trouble. Marietta Weilmunster has been having her share of troubles. She scratched an ankle on barbed wire at the schoolhouse long before Christmas, infection set in and she has even spent sometime in the general hospital. She has now been exposed to mumps, has prospects of a swell time. NEW PINE CREEK NEWS Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Vinyard and George Hammersley went to Woodland recently. Mr. Hammersley was operated on for bladder trouble. Mr. and Mrs. Vinyard returned home. Mr. Vinyard reports that Brother Hammersley seemed to be getting along very well and we sincerely hope that the operation will bring him back to good health. We mention last week that Mr. and Mrs. Lester Vernon were at Woodland Clinic and that Mr. Vernon was operated on but we learned later that both Mr. and Mrs. Vernon were operated on. We did not learn the nature of Mrs. Vernons’ trouble. We hope to hear of their speedy recovery and return to usual health. Mrs. Leo Mulkey who was taken to San Francisco accompanied by Dr. E. H. Kelty sometime ago, where Mrs. Mulkey was operated on at one of the San Francisco hospitals. Mr. and Mrs. William Grasser arrived here recently from Pine, Colorado. Mrs. Grasser was formerly Miss Helen Foster, who left here several months ago for Colorado and was married to Mr. Grasser on October 14, 1936. Mr. Grasser was formerly from Tennessee. Mr. and Mrs. Grasser may locate here. DIVORCE GRANTED Final decree of divorce was granted Orville Pack in superior court this week against Ethel U. Pack. Action for divorce was filed in the superior court this week by Louise Scott Brown vs. Silas B. Brown. Plaintiff charges cruelty. THURSDAY, JANUARY 14, 1937 NEVA LOWELL INJURES EYE IN EXPLOSION Mrs. Neva Lowell, wife of Chester Lowell of Fort Bidwell was taken to San Francisco Saturday to receive treatment for an eye injury caused by a fruit jar exploding. Mrs. Lowell’s son had placed a fruit jar in the oven to thaw out. As she passed the stove she noticed the jar and started to remove it when it exploded. A piece of glass hit her in the eye and it was thought for a time that there might be danger of her not being able to see out of the injured eye. Some delay was caused in Fort Bidwell waiting for a local physician, but when he did not arrive, Mrs. Lowell was brought to Cedarville Friday evening by her husband. Dr. Kennedy recommended that she be taken to San Francisco to a specialist. Upon her arrival in San Francisco, X-rays were taken and it was found that the cornea had been cut through and the piece of glass had entered the lens. According to attending physicians, unless complications set in, her sight will be restored. Last reports received by R. R. Baker Tuesday were to the effect that she would be able to see slightly by Wednesday. Mrs. Lowell is one of the valley’s most prominent women and it is hoped that she will not suffer any permanent effects from the injury. OPENS BRASS RAIL Leon B. Estes, well-known Modoc businessman and Arthur Pepperdine of Alturas have reopened the Brass Rail, a night club in Alturas. Word was received from Lake City this week that farmers in that locality had to thaw the cows out with a blow torch before they were able to obtain any "extract of Bossy". Walt Hussa, says that in days gone bye he would take his girl in a sleek one hoss cutter and ride miles to a dance in zero weather. That was before Henry Ford in invented that wonderful machine. It used to be so people couldn’t even put up their side curtains without being talked about and frowned upon by the village folk. Goodness. They must be doing something they are ashamed of. Who would want to hide their faces behind curtains "on a wonderful night like this?" Joe Dervan, uncle of Mrs. Leland Doss of Fort Bidwell, died in Alturas Thursday night. (1:3) MISS GELLESPIE LEAVES TO ATTEND LAW SUIT Miss Katherine Gellespie, stenographer in the office of Attorney Charles Lederer in Alturas left Saturday by train for Louisiana. She will appear to court in an action brought by her attorney for injuries received in an automobile accident, while attending her fathers funeral in that state sometime ago. Roy Strong of Eagleville was taken to the general hospital in Alturas seriously ill. Last reports were that his condition was unchanged. Tom Sullivan of Tuledad left Saturday for San Francisco upon receipt of word that his brother had been killed. (2:4) NEW PINE CREEK NEWS Peggy Ballard also has an infection in her hands, which is thought to be the same as Roma Wallas is recovering from. Jimmie Vincent and his grandmother, Mrs. James Vincent had their faces frost bitten on the coldest morning of the week. Duane Stimers of Cedarville broke his right arm Friday while cranking his car. EAGLEVILLE NOTES Roy Strong, youngest son of Mrs. Hattie Pratt has been seriously ill for the past few days. Monday morning he was moved to the hospital in Alturas, but no improvement has been noted so far according to word received here by his mother. Roy is suffering from diabetics and his many friends wish him a speedy recovery. Frank Murphey is still confined to his home with a lasting case of old fashioned flu. Mrs. William Young of Eagleville had a major operation Friday. LAKE CITY ITEMS Cold, well I guess yes. Our thermometer froze up hanging by the stove, so we don’t know how cold it was. Some say they used blow torches to thaw out the cows before milking. Well, anyway, Vincil Coppedge used a blow torch around in the cheese factory thawing out the pipes. Yours for some of that hot weather last summer. Mr. and Mrs. Elzie Chase of Alturas were visiting at the Wimer home last week. Mr. Chase is a brother of Mrs. Harry Wimer. John W. Franklin was called to Alturas last week by the illness of his father, A. B. Franklin. Mr. Franklin was suffering from a heart attack. Mervin Toney took John Franklin to Alturas. Bide Steward has the misfortune Monday to have his horse fall with him breaking his foot and badly smashing his leg. AROUND THE TOWN Typewriters, printing presses, pumps and what-nots are just getting thawed out after a sub normal temperature of 19 to 30 degrees below zero. We noticed that Bill Kennedy with the blow torch in hand getting his broken faucet thawed out. That Pete Seminario doing the Houdinie stunt of crawling under the French Hotel doing the same. L. A. Wheeler really lost something last week and offered a reward for getting same returned. What L. A. lost was the mercury in his thermometer. He says it’s now visible but we haven’t been able to collect as yet. George Woods was lucky during the cold snap. He states that not more than a dozen or so of his water pipes froze. Ray Abrams, the genial proprietor of the D. S. Denehy Company store was more than busily engaged in the keeping of his Chevy "un-frozen", the store warm, the pipes thawed, etc. Yep, Dan Craig had a great time helping him. Al Cox was right on the job too, pouring, pumping and feeding wood to his two big stoves in the theatre all day long in order to make it comfortable for his patrons. Gay Delmas is lamenting about her water pipes being frozen. She states that this is the first cold snap to freeze them. Frank Allen was kept busy during the week thawing out and assorting frozen produce. L. N. Pabst was busy clearing away drug sundries in the Pabst pharmacy, after the pipes in the second story of the Hotel Surprise building had burst and turned loose a young river. George Penland of the Hotel Surprise, with blow torch in one hand and a monkey wrench in the other was sweating in spite of the frigid atmosphere, when Jack Frost froze a number of pipes in the hotel building. Bill Sweet between keeping his car from freezing and his water pipes from bursting was stepping high during the 30 below weather. The Coo Coo Club was really in bad shape and Casey Henry was on the job early and late trying to get water through the frozen pipes. The T. H. Johnstone Company did not experience any ill effects from the cold wave for they do not have a water system at the store. However, Miss Cassie stated that all the pipes were frozen at their residence. Lloyd Tripp was another businessman busily engaged during the past week, trying to keep his water pipes thawed out. The Western Garage weathered the cold weather in fine shape without any frozen or broken pipes, as well as did W. G. Rea, Alex and Alex Ash. B. B. Robinson reported his pipes all frozen up at his residence. The Square Deal ice Cream Parlor and Barbershop was without water for a couple of days during the freeze up. Charles Cummins is having some difficulty thawing out obstinate water pipes. Although he can get water by using the old time hand power. Earl Benner reports that his artesian well froze up for the first time in history during the cold wave. In fact, everything was frozen up even the cash registers, for very little activity was in evidence during the inclement weather. That is with the exception of thawing pipes and draining water systems, etc. At the A. E. Noren residence the hot water tank froze up and blew the top off. Twenty-seven cars were housed each night in the Western garage during the cold wave. THURSDAY, JANUARY 21, 1937 When a prominent Alturas attorney woke up Sunday morning, he was informed that it was 10 o’clock. Never mind, said Charley. Please tell me the day. Last week people all over the State was bound for the snow. This week they are snow-bound. FIERCE BLAZE DESTROYS HOME BLAZE RAZES RANCH HOME OF MR. AND MRS. JESS STINER As we were going to press this evening at 5:45, the tolling of the fire bell aroused the populace of the fire, which had broken out at the ranch home of Mr. and Mrs. Jess Stiner, one-half mile south of town. The Fire Department responded immediately to the call, but were unable to do anything with their equipment, on account of the 20 degree below zero weather, the water freezing as soon as it hit the pipes and hoses. The origin of the fire is thought to have been a defective flew. All of the household effects, including the jarred fruits and bedding and etc., were saved. The loss is estimated at $5,000.00. Mrs. Al Monroe of this place is reported quite ill this week. FUNERAL SERVICES FOR MRS. ALBERTA BRANDTHOVER Funeral services were held in Davis Creek Thursday for Mrs. Alberta Franklin Brandthover, 23, daughter of J. A. Franklin. Mrs. Brandthover died last Tuesday in Tule Lake. (1:7) FORT BIDWELL HIGH-LIGHTS Mrs. Neva Lowell underwent an operation on her injured eye Monday. No word as yet been received as to the outcome, but we all hope for the best. Eugene Hanks received an injured back while learning to roller skate. He is somewhat improved at this writing. The small house of Mr. Ed Wolfe burned last week. Nightingales, the occupants, were very fortunate in being able to save everything from the fire. Shirley Wilson who received a seriously injured knee in a car accident last Easter is able to walk without the aid of a crutch or cane for the first time since the accident. ~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Family Researcher of "The Last Frontier" Modoc County, California --- Our outgoing mail is checked by ZoneAlarm AntiVirus.

I believe Fern Gooch in Cedarville, CA may have a yearbook to the class of 1934. Bob Gooch ----- Original Message ----- From: "Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds" <r3346@sunset.net> To: "Ca-Modoc" <camodoc-l@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, October 12, 2006 7:12 PM Subject: [CAMODOC] SVHS > Does any one have access to the SVHS year books for 1934, 1935, & 1936? > > Billie > > > ~~~~~~ > Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds > Family Researcher of "The Last Frontier" > Modoc County, California > --- > Our outgoing mail is checked by ZoneAlarm AntiVirus. > > > ------------------------------- > 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 >

Does any one have access to the SVHS year books for 1934, 1935, & 1936? Billie ~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Family Researcher of "The Last Frontier" Modoc County, California --- Our outgoing mail is checked by ZoneAlarm AntiVirus.

Modoc County Record – October 12, 2006 Donald Emery Harbert Services for Donald Emery Harbert, 83 of Bieber, will be held Friday, October 13 at 11 a.m. at Hillside Cemetery, Nubieber. A potluck luncheon of salads and desserts will follow the ceremony at the Ladies Club Hall. Mr. Harbert passed away in Reno, NV. on October 9, 2006. For many years he was the Harbert Oil distributor. He was born September 11, 1923, and was a proud descendant of four Big Valley pioneer families. He served in WWII in the U.S. Naval Air Corps as a PBM pilot. His hobbies included fishing, hunting, woodcutting and sports. He leaves behind wife, Nadine Harbert; son Robin Harbert (Cindy), daughters Gail Philbrook (Richard), Terrill Johnson (Bill) and he was predeceased by son Kyle Harbert (Cathie). He will be missed by his six adoring grandchildren, Amanda, Krissie, Wyatt, Luena, Lauren and Denice and three great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to your favorite charity. Pall bearers: Robin Harbert, Wyatt Harbert, Richard Philbrook, Bill Johnson, Randy Hurd, Jimmy Gier. Honorary pall bearers: Gene Bidwell, Ernie Larkey, Sam Gerig, Roger Grigsby, Merlie Hatfield, Mark Hicks, Kyle Benefield, Chris Click, Clarence George, Jack Franck, Greg Bidwell, Michel Josse. Joshua Velasco Woznack Josh was born at home in Alturas on February 25, 1983. Dr. Richert and Nurse Karen were there to help him begin his journey through life, along with a few family members and close friends. As Josh grew, our love for him grew as well. He could melt the heart of an angry mother with just the twinkle in his eye and with that big beautiful smile. With the patience and skills of several great teachers, Josh became the top reader in his fourth grade class. From that time forward he always had a book or two started, mostly about mountain men or cowboy adventures and at times, the Good Book. He was a wild one, enjoying everything that Modoc and the good outdoors had to offer. He would say "Don't tempt me with a good time." And, he meant every word of it. Josh loved babies and children, his family, friends, dancing, and golf. Josh enjoyed learning the game of golf. You always knew where he was going with his golf clubs strapped onto the sissy bar behind him. He was headed to the golf course to meet a friend for a round of golf. Josh graduated from Modoc High School in 2002 by the skin of his teeth and the constant harassment of his good friend, Nicole. He worked at several different jobs such as ranching, farming and land development at Alturas Ranches, to road construction and building with Larranaga Construction. Most recently, he was learning the heating and refrigeration trade with his long-time friend and mentor Wayne Bethel. Josh was carried into his new life on September 26, 2006, riding his black and yellow Harley. Something he loved very much. "RIDE ON JOSH" Josh's cousin Matt had a dream the day Josh passed away. He said, "Grandpa Pete and Grandpa Lyle were stringing up the fly rods waiting for Josh to get there." Josh is survived by his Grandma, Velma Wilke; Grandpa Don Woznack, his Mama and Dad, Cindy and Eddie Velasco; his father, Dennis Woznack; sisters Jennifer Kemper, Sarah Woznack, Christina Woznack-Velasco, Victoria Larranaga, Lisa Velasco, and Gerese Weber; brother Eddie Velasco Jr., and many close aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews and many close friends "The Pack." Josh's 23 years seemed all too brief for all of us he left behind, but he packed a life time of living in those years. He is headed off on a new adventure. Josh, you will forever live in our hearts. There is a memorial scholarship fund in Joshua's name at Plumas Bank for anyone who wishes to make a donation. James Leal Former Alturas resident James "Jimmy" Leal also known as "Jackaroo," age 52, of Albuquerque, N.M. passed away Monday, September 4, 2006. Jimmy was the tenth child born April 18, 1954, to Joe and Rose Leal in Tulare, California. He moved to Northern California to live with his sister Teresa and brother-in-law Eddie Velasco when he was 16 years old. In 1972, Jimmy enlisted in the Air Force where he proudly served his country. After the service Jimmy pursued his cowboy dreams. He broke horses and worked on many ranches throughout Utah, California, Oregon and New Mexico. In 1987, Jimmy moved to Alturas to work in the building trade with his lifetime pal and brother-in-law Eddie Velasco. He taught his nieces and nephews how to be "buffalo rangers." Everyone was his "favorite." He was always the life of the party and never knew a stranger. Jimmy settled down in 1998, when he married his lifetime partner Sandee. He returned to the Roman Catholic Church in Albuquerque where he was to be ordained as a deacon in June of 2007. He loved the church and he loved the Lord. Jimmy was preceded in death by a stepson, Brandon Spencer, a sister, Irene Sa; and his father, Joseph Leal. Survivors include his wife, Sandee Leal; his mother, Rose Leal; stepdaughter, Shanean Spencer; seven sisters, Dee Martin, Lucille Machado, Dorothy Leal, Mary Leal, Alice Leal, Teresa Willoughby and Laurie Coleman; a brother Joe Leal; two grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews and great-nieces and great-nephews including Mark Witherspoon, Victoria Larranaga, Lisa Velasco and Gerese Weber. Jimmy was dearly loved by his family and all who knew him. He was laid to rest September 12, 2006, at Tulare District Cemetery. He will be in our hearts forever. Pat Gillespie Patricia Ann Lawver was born on March 7, 1934 in Los Angeles, CA. She was the youngest of five children born to Charles Joshua (Nebraska) and Lena Dell Lawver Hininger (Missouri). Her father, a dock worker, died of pneumonia when she was eight years old. Her mother, born in 1901, lived for 98 years. On December 2, 1950 she married Donald Ray Gillespie, her first sweetheart. The two made their home in the city of Bell, CA. Don began a career in furniture manufacturing, and in 1951, the first of four daughters was born and the young bride became a mother. Those four children are: Cynthia Lynn, Donna Sue, Bonnie Lorene, and Christine Lendell. The family moved about during those first years eventually planting themselves in Downey, CA. Their home was always open for get-togethers with family and friends. Pat had a creative and artistic talent which she greatly enjoyed sharing with others and entertained and decorated lavishly for holidays and celebrations. In 1970, the couple purchased the Rancho Steak House in Alturas, leaving the city life behind. Here, together, the family lived and worked and again Pat decorated and entertained, this time for a whole community. She enjoyed those days and the acquaintances and friendships she made. They sold the restaurant in 1975 and in 1976 she and Don moved back to Southern California. These were difficult times for the couple and they were divorced. Pat began work as a secretary/bookkeeper, a position she kept and enjoyed for many years. She lived independently and began painting. Even though they had divorced she was never far from Don and later his ill health brought them together again. Although they never remarried, they continued to live as husband and wife. Don moved back to Modoc County and with the encouragement of her children and now grandchildren, Pat later followed. The couple lived in Canby and there Pat opened a small craft store with her floral and craft creations. This business was later moved to Alturas and she and Don operated "Crafters" together on Main Street; a small kitchen for him and a local gifts and crafts store for her. Don's health worsened and the store was closed in 1998. In a small house belonging to their daughter, they retired to finish out their days together. Pat had a heart attack in 1999 from which she never fully recovered. Don passed away in 2000, after years of struggling with heart disease. With the help of her daughters and grandchildren Pat has lived quietly with her poodle, "Greta," and her two cats, "PC and Scooter," whom she loved like children. Pat Gillespie gave up her long battle with lung disease and passed away on the morning of Saturday, October 7, 2006, in her Alturas home. She was 72 years old. She is survived by her two brothers: Chuck Lawver (Grants Pass, OR), and Leonard Lawver (unknown). Her daughters and their families: Cindy Lauer (Susanville), Donna and Ron Bellamy (Alturas), Bonnie and Jim Sherer (Canby), Christine and Ken Ward (Tulare); her 10 grand children and their families: Alice Gillespie, Theresa Lauer, Dawn Emerald, Nicole and Robert Overacker, Jesse Bellamy, Annette Bellamy, Nadine and Darren Kupsky, Chris and Lindsey Sherer, Lisa and Mark Newport, and Stephen Ward and 13 great-grand children. Respecting her request, there will be no memorial, rather a "Celebration of Life" gathering for Sunday Brunch with all family and friends at California Pines Lodge on Sunday, Oct. 15 at 12 noon. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to a charity of the donor's choice. Kerr Mortuary has charge of arrangements. Sandra (Houseman) Sweeney Services are pending for Sandra Sweeney, 51, of Alturas, who passed away October 10, 2006, at Surprise Valley Long Term Care, Cedarville, CA. Mrs. Sweeney was raised in Modoc County. Arrangements are being made with Kerr Mortuary. Donna Newsom Services are pending for Donna Newsom, 66, who passed away at her home in Davis Creek, CA on October 8, 2006. Kerr Mortuary will be handling arrangements. Adam A. Wells Adam A. Wells, 42, passed away Sunday, September 10, 2006, in a plane crash in Plumas National Forest near Oroville, CA. He was born August 9, 1964, in Yreka, CA to Earl and Martha Wells. As a young boy he visited Alturas where his grandparents Mary and Murray Wells, lived. Adam spent most of his life in Vancouver, WA and received his Bachelor's Degree at Walla Walla College. Adam enjoyed flying, and playing keyboard with his band in Paradise. He is survived by his parents, Earl and Martha Wells; sister Earlene Bailey; half-sister Becky Trimm; half-brothers Duane and John Wilcher; nieces Tiara and Brittany; niece Leveta and nephew Jim, aunt Phyllis Clark of Alturas and cousin Marie White of Alturas. He was preceded in death by his grandparents Murray and Mary Wells of Alturas. Funeral services were held in Paradise, CA on September 22. He is loved and missed. Arnold Shedd A celebration of life for Arnold Phillip Shedd, 77, of Redding was held at 2 p.m. October 7 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Redding. The Rev. Eduino Silveira of the church officiated. Mr. Shedd died Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2006, at his daughter's residence in Anderson, CA. He was born April 30, 1929, in Adin and moved to Shasta County in 1966. He served in the artillery division of the U.S. Army during the Korean War, was a lumber handler for U.S. Plywood Corp. and Champion International, and a member of the U.S. Bowling Congress, the Monday Seniors and Friday Seniors bowling leagues at Anderson Bowl, and St. Joseph Catholic Church in Redding. Survivors include sons Bill of Sacramento and Mike of Brighton, Colo.; daughters Linda Helmer of Anderson, Dawna Johnson of Red Bluff, Terri Derwitz and Nancy, both of Redding; brothers Gordon of McCloud and Delbert of Anderson; 18 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made to Mercy Hospice, 1544 Market St., Redding, CA 96001. Condolences can be posted at www.allenanddahl.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Allen & Dahl Funeral Chapel in Redding. ~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Family Researcher of "The Last Frontier" Modoc County, California --- Our outgoing mail is checked by ZoneAlarm AntiVirus.

Herald & News – October 11, 2006 – Klamath Falls, Oregon Forest Lee Carpenter Forest Lee Carpenter, age 87, died in Lakeview on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2006, at the J&J Adult Foster Home. Forest was born on June 6, 1919, in Gooding, Idaho, to William and Lovie Carpenter. He was raised and educated in McArthur, Calif. He served in the U.S. Navy from October 1942 until his honorable discharge in October 1945. He was married to Marjorie Taylor Bone on July 31, 1955, in Reno. He came to Lakeview in 1981. He had worked on a number of ranches, including The ZX, Trinity Center Ranch, MC Ranch, Dixie Valley Ranch and he also worked for Hardy Vestal. He was preceded in death by his parents and 11 brothers and sisters. Survivors include two daughters Charlotte Hill of Lakeview and Rose Kaupanger of Council, Idaho; one sister Pauline Vestal of Montague, Calif.; one grandson Travis "Buckley" Hill; one granddaughter Sue Coffey; and one great-grandson Levi Coffey, all of Lakeview. Graveside services will be conducted at the Veterans Section of the 1.0.0.F. Cemetery on Thursday, Oct. 12, 2006, at 11 a.m. by the VFW Layne Clifton Post No. 4070. A luncheon will follow the graveside services at the home of Sue Coffey, 830 N. Ninth St., Lakeview. Contributions in the memory of Mr. Carpenter may be made to the Adel Cemetery Memorial Fund c/o Sylvia Cleland, P.O. Box 25, Adel, OR 97620, or to a charity of the Donor's choice. Ousley Osterman Huffstutter Funeral Chapel has charge of the arrangements. ~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Family Researcher of "The Last Frontier" Modoc County, California --- Our outgoing mail is checked by ZoneAlarm AntiVirus.

I received the following email from Kenneth Sweet. If you have any information, please post it. Thanks, Billie From: "Kenneth Sweet" <sweetk1940@sbcglobal.net> To: "Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds" <r3346@sunset.net> Subject: Re: Greetings Date: Monday, October 09, 2006 4:52 PM Billie, I just finished reading all the material you sent me. Great! That was the first time, I had read anything on the Pyramid Lake Indian battles. I had heard about them but hadn't read anything about them. The information I have on Alanson Nightingill and the Truckee Rangers came from a newspaper obituaries/biography on Nightingill. He was a Nevada State political official. The newspaper, I have is The Daily Appeal from February 15, 1870. It was written on Nightingill's death in 1870. I also have some other information and sources on the 1860 expedition into Surprise Valley by Captain Nightingill and is 24 men. Tami Grove wrote an interesting article about the early settlement in Surprise Valley. It was titled A Collective History of Early Years of Settlement in Surprise Valley. (Secondary source) her primary source was from the Humboldt Register, May 2, 1863 through December 1, 1876. Here are a few excerpts from the Humboldt Register and the global article This report is from the Humboldt Register cut from a reprint made by the Sacramento Union on September 1, 1863, but the report is incorrect as to the discover. In July, 1860 the same Valley had been entered by Captain Nightingill and his company of 23 man the Valley is found described in DeGroot's map as "Nightingill Valley," though it was incorrectly named by Nightingale the same as stated in the Humboldt Register by the Houghton's party--"Surprise." So it's likely that individuals crossing the Valley in the westward movement were Surprised by this Valley. However, it didn't get listed as Surprise Valley until the Houghton's party surveyed the boundary line between Nevada and California in 1863. The Humboldt Register does give the the Nightingill party credit for formally recognizing/discovering Surprise Valley. Of course the Indians discovered it first and the immigrants on the Applegate Trail crossed the Valley before 1860 and the Nightingill group. Also, Peter Lassen was in there in the late 1840s trying to discover a better route that led to Fandango Pass. A Robert Peace mentions in his book MODOC COUNTY the discovery of Surprise Valley and the Nightingill party. Finally, in The Political Graveyard: Index to politicians, I found the following obituary/information on Alanson Nightingill. Nightingill,Alanson W. (1826-1870)---of Nevada, born in Ashland, Ashland County, Ohio, May 17, 1826. Went to California for the 1849 Gold Rush; delegate to the Nevada State Constitutional convention, 1863 Nevada State Comptroller, 1864-66 died in Carson City, Nevada, February 12, 1870. Burial location unknown. (Excerpt) Alanson Nightingill (one in Ashland, Ohio 1826-1870. Lead a party of 23 man into surprise Valley on a mission in 1860. They called this beautiful valley "Nightingill Valley" later to be named by the Houghton party "Surprise Valley" Nightingale and his party are credited for the discovery of Surprise Valley. The only other white men intering the Valley before 1860 were early emigrants of the Applegate Trail that crosses Surprise Valley. Jesse Robert Sweet was one of those 23 man in the Nightingill party that saw this beautiful valley for the first time. Each of the men were given land grants of 160 acres. Jesse Sweet staked his 160 acre claim out just north the Lake City, California, where the present day Cockrell ranches located, interesting that the car rolls are descendents of Jesse Sweet. ~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Family Researcher of "The Last Frontier" Modoc County, California --- Our outgoing mail is checked by ZoneAlarm AntiVirus.

LAKE CITY ITEMS Deer seem to be proving a regular pest at the Arthur Ward ranch. During the moonlight nights as high as 20 could be seen near the house. The deer would fight with dogs and were a regular menace to the property. In fact the Ward people are afraid to go our after night fall, as the deer seem right on the fight. Here’s a problem for the game warden. While enroute to Lake City via horse back Saturday morning, Bill Heard’s horse fell with him in such a manner Mr. Heard struck on the back of his head rendering him unconscious for sometime. Marion Steward came along and took Mr. Heard to his home. Fortunately he was not badly hurt but is up and around the ranch, although his hip and head are somewhat painful. We always thought Mr. Heard was some bronco squeezer but he must be getting old or something. Mr. and Mrs. Marion Steward and family wish to extend their heartfelt thanks to those who were so kind during the death of their son, Harold. The flowers were beautiful and were greatly appreciated. We have been informed Mr. and Mrs. George Sweeney are taking over the Golden Meadow ranch in Nevada. They and their son, Tom, are moving there and will run the ranch. Mr. and Mrs. Sam Sweeney are taking over the Sweeney ranch near Lake City. Several of our people have been painting and fixing up their properties. Green trimmings and roofs seem the favorite color. What has become of the barn red roof that was so popular in our younger days? Cyrus Daniels of Eagleville was a visitor in Cedarville Tuesday. NEW PINE CREEK ITEMS Glen Busse, who was badly hurt sometime ago in an automobile accident was moved to his home here recently and is out on crutches. The many friends of Dan Brennan the congenial banker of Lakeview are anxiously inquiring of his condition. Mr. Brennan is dangerously ill at Lakeview. Several people are reported on the sick list in this section. Among others reported ill in this section are Henry Clark, Claude Lawson and Clifford Steward. LOCAL ITEMS OF INTEREST TO ALL Jess Parman of Eagleville has been in poor health for the past week, but is again able to be up and around. Fred Delmas left for San Francisco Monday where he will receive treatments at the University Hospital. A baby daughter was born at Eagleville Wednesday morning to Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Nay. The new daughter weighed 9-1/2 pounds and was named Shirlene Rose. Lee DeCamp, seven-year old son of Forest Ranger L. R. DeCamp, was operated upon at the general hospital in Alturas Tuesday for appendicitis. Sally Eades, one of Modoc County’s oldest Indians, is not expected to live. She is supposed to be in the neighborhood of 97 years of age and has lived in the county all her life. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 17, 1936 POPULAR SUSANVILLE YOUTH KILLED IN AUTO WRECK ON WESTWOOD ROAD SUNDAY SON OF CHIEF OF POLICE LANNIE LONG: IS WELL KNOWN IN MODOC (picture of Richard Long with caption of KILLED IN WRECK) Richard Long, 24, prominent Susanville young man and son of Chief of Police and Mrs. W. O. Long, was fatally injured and three companions were seriously hurt early Sunday morning when the car in which they were riding lunged off the highway, struck a tree and overturned several times west of Buckhorn Station on the Susanville – Westwood highway. Richard Long was well known in Modoc County and was a former employee of the Lassen Advocate of Susanville. He was a nephew of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Flournoy of Likely. His father formerly owned a ranch near Madeline. The driver was Arthur P. Ducasse former owner of the Bank Club and partner in the automobile firm of Roberts and Ducasse, who suffered severe bruises and lacerations. The other occupants were A. L. Roderick, who suffered possible head injuries, broken shoulder blades and a fractured left arm and John Hart, who received a broken arm and severe bruises. Ducasse is at his home, while Roderick is in the Riverside Hospital at Susanville, reportedly on the road to recovery. Hart was given treatment at the hospital and was released yesterday. Born in Susanville on December 24, 1912, Richard Ward Long was a son of William Orlando and Genevieve Long. He graduated from the Lassen Union high school, where he was prominent in athletics and other school activities. The young man was editor of the Daily News for several years and until accepting a position with the garage this fall. He was a member of the 20-30 club and last year played on the M-Men basketball team. Surviving besides the parents are three brothers, Trow Long, Ed O. Long and Glenn Long. He was a grandson of the late George Long one of Lassen County’s most prominent pioneers. Long, Roderick and Hat were all members of Roberts and Ducasse, the first named having accepted a position with the firm approximately two months ago. Definite details concerning the accident have not yet been fully determined by investigators and no official statement concerning the wreck has been made. Funeral services for the victim were held Wednesday afternoon in the Methodist Church at Susanville. (1:1) CELEBRATE 54TH ANNIVERSARY Mr. and Mrs. G. R. Stimers, who have lived in this community for the last twenty-two years, this week celebrated their fifty-fourth wedding anniversary in the home of a daughter, Mrs. Lawrence Chaffey, 2506 Grand Vista Ave., Oakland, where Mr. and Mrs. Stimers are spending the winter. The couple were married in Montague, Michigan. They have seven children; there are thirty-four grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Their many friends here extend congratulations and wish them many, many years more of life and continued happiness. LAKE CITY ITEMS Mr. Jake Wimer has been ill the past week. Dr. Kennedy is in attendance. Mr. Joshua Streif, Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Streif and sons Bobbie and Donnie, left here Sunday morning for Modesto. Joshua Streif will visit with his son, Bob and daughter, Nellie for awhile. Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Streif and sons will return this week. C. V. Muzzy is looking after the Streif property while they are absent. Mr. Fowler, the Lake City school teacher, is keeping bachelor’s hall during the Streif’s absence. Mrs. Harry Wimer, was called to McArthur last week to attend her daughter, Mrs. Esther Fitzwater, who is quite sick. Mrs. Walter Hussa left a few days ago to spend sometime with a sister in Santa Rosa. Mrs. A. A. Rachford, wife of Thadus Rachford of the Hussa market in Alturas is in a San Francisco hospital under observation of a specialist. EAGLEVILLE NEWS Mrs. Bill Young, who was quite ill with appendicitis for a short time this week, is improving rapidly. Mrs. Hattie Profatt, has been going to the Parman Ranch regularly to assist her folks, while her father, Jess Parman has not been as well as usual. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 24, 1936 LOCAL NOTES T. Young was arrested in Alturas this week for selling whisky to Indians. He pleaded guilty and will be taken to Sacramento to be sentenced by the federal court. Miss Katherine Gloster for many years a teacher in Modoc County schools is reported quite ill with pneumonia in the general hospital in Alturas. Mrs. Mary E. Ivory, pioneer Modoc County woman celebrated her 86th birthday Saturday at the home of her son, Edward Ivory. Friends were received in the afternoon. WILLIAM OLTMAN PASSES AWAY William Oltman passed away in San Francisco, December 18, 1936. Mr. Oltman had been seriously ill for sometime. He was 28 years of age. He leaves to mourn his passing his father, Charlie Oltman of Sacramento and a half sister, Eileen Bradshaw of Bakersfield. He also leaves a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held in Sacramento December 21, 1936. (1:5) MRS. ANNIE ALLEN DIES IN ALTURAS Mrs. Annie Laurie Allen passed away at her home in Alturas of pneumonia Saturday morning. Mrs. Allen lived for many years on a ranch west of Alturas where a large family was raised. She was a native of California, 65 years of age. Funeral services were held from the Kerr Chapel Monday, December 21. Mrs. Allen is survived by three sons and one daughter. (1:6) HELTON GETS PRISON TERM FOR CRASH Clem Helton was sentenced in Susanville this week by Judge Gladys S. Burroughs in the Lassen County Superior Court to serve an indeterminate term of not more than three years in San Quentin prison on a charge of negligent homicide arising out of an automobile accident in which Mrs. Booth Elledge of Standish was killed. The jury, which returned a verdict of guilty against Helton Thursday night had recommended leniency. Under the law, Judge Burroughs had the alternative of sentencing Helton to either not more than three years in prison or not more than one year in the Lassen County jail. His minimum term in San Quentin will be fixed after he has been taken to the prison. Helton was held responsible for the death of Mrs. Elledge when a car driven by him struck the woman’s automobile and caused it to overturn near Johnstonville on the Standish road December 4. Mrs. Elledge had both of her legs crushed and her skull fractured, succumbing to the injuries on December 7. Born at Lake City, December 22, 1936, to Mr. and Mrs. Bill Hays, a nine-pound son. Granville Ward, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Ward of Fort Bidwell painfully injured his hand last week, while chopping wood. (Pages 3 and 4 are missing a lot of information due to a large portion has been cut out of these pages) THURSDAY, DECEMBER 31, 1936 LOCAL PAINTER DIES IN LASSEN William Davis Nance, 63, well known Modoc County sign painter and owner of the Dixie High Grade mine the Modoc County gold fields and inventor of a machine designed to extract gold from sea water died in a Susanville hospital December 27. Although Nance’s headquarters were in Susanville for the past several years, he made several trips to Modoc County each year. The secret of Nance’s invention was believed to have died with him. He guarded his experiments jealously and always took his machine apart after working on it. Friends said that he went so far as to obtain the various parts from a dozen or more manufacturing concerns. Funds Nance obtained from his mining ventures went into the experiments which acquaintances said were successful. A member of a family said to be related to that of Vice-President John Nance Garner. Nance of Reno, Nevada, a sister, Mrs. Elaine Jackson, Los Angeles; and two brothers in Nashville, Tenn. (1:1) COUPLE IN LASSEN ARE WEDDED FIFTY YEARS Standish, Lassen County, December 28 – Nearly 100 friends and neighbors called at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Tucker here recently in honor of their fiftieth anniversary. Mr. and Mrs. Tucker were married in Susanville in 1886; Tucker recently observed his seventy-eighth birthday. The couple have seven children and thirteen grandchildren. The children are: V. V. and Kenneth G. Tucker of Idaho, H. E., A. C., Lester and Mrs. Herbert Davie, all of Standish and Mrs. Ray Sargent of Susanville. FORMER ALTURAS PUBLISHER DIES Luther W. Rood, 58, veteran California newspaperman and former managing editor of the Sacramento Union, died at the Veterans hospital in Livermore this week. Rood was formerly editor of the Modoc County times in Alturas and was well known throughout Modoc County. He is survived by his wife, Alice and four children. (1:3) CELEBRATE ANNIVERSARY IN ALTURAS Mr. and Mrs. W. Wade Williams of Alturas celebrated their Golden wedding anniversary on December 26, 1936 by holding an open house for their friends and relatives. Mrs. Williams was formerly Miss Louisa Ann Bennett. She was born in Corinth, Miss., and came across the plains in 1873 with her mother and stepfather. The family settled in Surprise Valley, where they resided for sometime, later moving to Alturas. Mr. Williams was born in Chico and came to Modoc with his parents in 1877. The couple was married by the Rev. Griffith in Alturas on December 26, 1886. They settled at Likely where they lived for a good many years, moving to Alturas to make their home in 1911. To this union were born two daughters, who were present at the celebration. They are Mrs. Clara Phillips of Redding and Mrs. Neva Mapes of Alturas. Mr. and Mrs. Williams were very fortunate in having all the members of their family present to spend Christmas and help celebrate their Golden wedding. Those of the immediate family attending were: Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Lloyd and daughter, Joyce Ann and Miss Rubydell Phillips of Bakersfield, Willard Phillips, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Whitman and daughter, Norrise of Redding. Mr. and Mrs. Williams received many gifts in token of the esteem in which they are held throughout Modoc County. MISS GLOSTER IS BRIDE OF JOHN PATRICK DOLAN John Patrick Dolan and Miss Elizabeth M. Gloster were married at the Catholic church in Alturas at 9 a.m. Monday, December 28. Father Casey officiated. A wedding breakfast was served at Hotel Niles to which relatives and a few friends were invited Mr. and Mrs. Dolan left for their home in San Francisco the same day. Miss Gloster is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel E. Gloster. She is a graduate of the Modoc Union high school and is also a graduate nurse. She has been employed in the general hospital in Alturas. Mr. Dolan is a businessman of San Francisco. Ray Hill fell this week and severely injured his leg. The P. B. Harris family are quarantine at their home in Cedarville. NEW PINE CREEK NEWS Thursday, December 24th was a day for weddings. Three took place here. Miss Veda Cook, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Cook, was married to Romaine Methvin of Willow Ranch. Miss Irine Bunyard, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bunyard of Davis Creek was married to Myrle O’Neil, son of Mr. and Mrs. John O’Neil of New Pine Creek and Miss Edith Neasham was married to Chester Morrell both were living here. The writer joins friends of the three young couples in wishing them happiness. Elder Walter Heard well known pastor who is now stationed at Mitchell, Oregon expects to open revival meetings at the local Baptist church sometime in January. Mrs. C. M. Taylor one of our lady citizens has been quite ill and we are glad to hear that she is better at this writing. Little Miss Roma Wallace has been suffering with an infection in both hands, which the physicians say was caused from handling cats and dogs and as Miss Roma is a lover of them she must have got it in that way. We are glad that her infection is about well. And we predict she will hereafter by more careful. Mr. and Mrs. Lester Vernon are at Woodland Clinic where Mr. Vernon expects to undergo an operation for rupture. We hope that he (this statement was not finished). We had a few auto mishaps in this section. One of our state line men received a knock out blow when he was hit on the temple when two autos came together on a slippery road. All of the mishaps seem to have happened on the slippery road. Riley Woods had his tonsils removed at the Lakeview hospital last week. LAKE CITY ITEMS Elder and Mrs. T. E. Griffith returned home Thursday from Klamath Falls, where Elder Griffith was called by the sickness and death of his mother. We join with the many friends of Brother Griffith in sympathy over his greatest loss, his best friend, his mother. (4:5) Friday afternoon, Elder and Mrs. T. E. Griffiths returned home from Prinesville, Oregon, where Elder Griffith has been helping with a revival. Saturday evening, Elder Griffith received a telegram saying his mother was very ill at Klamath Falls. He immediately left for the place. No particulars of her illness have been received here only she had suffered a stroke. Mrs. Harry Wimer received the sad news of the death of a nephew at Bakersfield. The young man had been in poor health for sometime. (4:5) Mrs. Fred Streif was quite sick Saturday night and Sunday due to a severe bilious attack. Mr. and Mrs. William Hays are rejoicing over the arrival of a young man at their house last Tuesday. Old Doctor Stork has sure blessed this vicvinity with boy babies the past year. John W. Franklin received word Sunday that his mother was very ill with pneumonia in Alturas. He left at once for her bedside. MRS. A. FRANKLIN PASSES IN ALTURAS Mrs. Ellen Jane Franklin passed away at her home in Alturas Monday afternoon. Mrs. Franklin was 82 years of age. She was the wife of A. B. Franklin and mother of nine children. Had Mrs. Franklin lived until February 5, she would have celebrated her 66th wedding anniversary. (4:6) LOCAL ITEMS OF INTEREST TO ALL George McMullen and Mrs. Mae McMains were married Monday. They will reside in Lake City. Dutch Jacobs spent Christmas with his sister Mrs. Clarence Doss at Eagleville. Miss Ethel Freeborn will be married in San Francisco, New Years. Al Baty’s car was hit by another machine in Redding the first of the week. Mr. Baty was on his way to the bay region. He left his machine in Redding for repairs and continued his journey by bus. ~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Family Researcher of "The Last Frontier" Modoc County, California --- Our outgoing mail is checked by ZoneAlarm AntiVirus.