Sunday, August 06, 2006 Looking Back is a regular feature of the Modoc Record, a weekly newspaper, published in Alturas, California. The following is transcribed from the July 27, 2006 issue. Looking Back 97 Years Ago –1909 THE FOLLOWING officers have been elected to conduct the activities of the Anti-Saloon League: president, Hon. W.T. Cressler; first vice president, Mrs. W.J. Dorris; second vice president, C.A. Ballard; third vice president, C.H. Essex; secretary, G.H. Wentzel; treasurer, C.B. Towle…. The first mail over the Alturas Steel Swamp Tulelake line arrived this week. Mail leaves Alturas at 6 p.m. Monday and arrives at 6 p.m. Tuesday There were only five letters in the first dispatch….Goose Lake is destined to become one of the great summer resorts of the coast and the placing of a steamer to ply its water is but the first step. Nowhere else in California can be found a body of water of such extent and of such beauty. It contains a surface area of 284 square miles with an average depth of 15 feet teaming with trout weighing up to 10 pounds. 95 Years Ago – 1911 THE REWARD totaling $8,000 for the destruction or capture of the Little High Rock Canyon murderers will be divided among 19 men of the posse. Sheriff Smith’s share will be about $600, which he says will about pay his expenses…. Lynn Kramer was down from Davis Creek yesterday and informed us that it was expected that rails would be laid to the town yesterday. Just when the trains will be run to Davis Creek is of course unknown…. Clark Smith has received blanks for 600 hunting licenses in Modoc County for the upcoming deer season; deer season opens in Modoc this year on August 15. 90 Years Ago – 1916 Standard Oil Company is making preparations to rush the work on their plant to be installed in Alturas. The location of the various buildings will be surveyed this week. L.M. Carpenter and J.C. Jarman of Alturas are preparing bids for the work and two contractors from Reno are putting in bids…. Modoc County has asked for continuation of the rabies quarantine….Dr. S.D. Conwell who has made several trips through Modoc County, has decided to locate in Alturas permanently. At the present time the doctor is located at the Hotel Niles. 85 Years Ago – 1921 TOTAL GROSS receipts of the Alturas Roundup Association during the Fourth of July celebration was about $12,000, which should indicate that this first local rodeo should become an annual event. The buildings and grounds represent an investment for the stockholders, of whom there are 130, of over $15, 000. Five thousand dollars was raised by the selling of stock. Official figures have not been issued, but it looks as though the association is clean and out of the red. 80 Years Ago – 1926 YOU, DEAR readers, may be interested in the cost of Modoc county schools during the 1920-21 fiscal year. Last year the elementary schools cost a total of $89,764 and the high school cost $65,863. Teachers and assistant teachers in the elementary schools are paid $1,215 to $1,500 a year. High school teachers get From $1,750 to $2,500, principals, $3,600 PER YEAR. I cannot help but comment that school teachers and principals did not receive much of an increase in their wages from 1926 to 1950, a 24 year period of time. When I started teaching I received $2,880 per year. My first year as a principal I received $5,000. I really thought that I was in financial heaven when I received that amount. Everything is relative, I suppose. I knew Mrs. Dorris from the 97 year column; she lived across the street from us and was a very sweet person. In the 90 year column is mentioned J.C. (Crate) Jarman. He was the Ford dealer in Alturas and Lakeview. He was a short, heavy man and he was garrulous; he loved to tell stories, drink whiskey, and hunt, in that order. He and my dad were great friends and I hunted with the both of them and learned a lot about cussing, drinking and shooting from them. There were times that my dad was a little embarrassed by some of Crates stories about sex etc. He thought I probably should not hear those stories from Crate, but nobody could stop old Crate when he was on a roll telling stories. See you all again next week, I hope. Ron Morgan

Modoc County Record – August 2, 2006 Vern Hill Our most heart-felt thanks go out to all who have expressed condolence and shared memories of our father, Vern L. Hill. Every card and call has eased our feeling of loss. A gathering of Vern's friends and family will beheld at the Cedarville Cemetery, followed by a potluck lunch at the Cedarville Community Church Hall on August 12, 2006 at 11 a.m. Please join us in this opportunity to share stories and celebrate his life. --John and Becky Dederick Louise Marjorie 'Marge' Smith Alturas resident Louise Marjorie "Marge" Smith was born in Tucumcari, New Mexico, the youngest of three children to James Davis and Annie Pearl Bruce (Lamb), on April 9, 1926. Her father was a surveyor and a farmer but most notably he was a member of the New Mexico State House of representatives, also the New Mexico State Corporations Commissioner, all while working as an engineer for the Southern Pacific railroad. Her mother was a dedicated wife, mother, and homemaker. Marge completed her education through high school in the small town where she was born. In 1944, after he returned from active duty in World War II, she married Johnnie Green, a local business owner and welder. She gave birth to their two children, oldest James Bruce, followed by Linda Louise. They moved to Orange County California. Big city stress took it's toll on their marriage leading to divorce in 1951. She went to work for the Department of the Navy as a secretary for a period of time. She dated, and later married Ted Sallee. Some time later, she gave birth to her youngest son Darryl Kevin. Eager to serve, and become involved in her children's education she served as president of the local chapter of the P.T.A. She enjoyed camping with the family and day trips to the beach whenever possible. Although she was not a swimmer, Marge made sure her children were able to enjoy the experience. Marge loved to sing and play piano and shared her gift with those at her church. Marge survived a serious head on collision on the way home from work, but broken bones, a concussion and a bruised heart were followed by months of recovery. Marge and Ted divorced in 1965. In effort to be there for her children by day, she worked nights in the processing department for a national bank. She later applied for and was hired by the U.S. Post Office giving her many challenges and opportunities to grow and advance, leading to the purchase of her own home. She was even able to tour the Hawaiian islands. She dated Dan Smith a railroad worker and after two years of sharing a common love for travel, they married. Among their travels was an extended trip to tour Europe. In 1975, Marge suffered from minor spinal damage and was retired. This gave her the opportunity to sell her home in Southern California and re-locate to Alturas where she found the life she always dreamed of. She became involved in many local organizations, the Grange, the Modoc Medical Center Hospital Auxiliary, and T.O.P.S. Marge loved to hunt for treasure at yard sales. In 2001 after a fall, she was diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease and Osteoporosis. For several years her oldest son Bruce, tirelessly, lovingly cared for her and took her on vacations as well as driving her to Stanford University hospital for treatment of numerous conditions related to her Parkinson's. He also assumed the responsibility for helping her physically and emotionally through all of the years of her declining health. In 2003, she needed to accept full time care. Her wishes were to spend her final years under the loving care of Modoc Medical Center's long-term care and Dr. Ed Richert and, in the company of her many friends. She loved the many activities available to her. Local church services, the celebration of holidays, bingo, and her T.V. and music. As years passed, Marge became less able to participate in those things she enjoyed. On July 30, 2006 the Lord called her home. Her family will miss her very much, but realize to be absent from us, is to be present with the Lord, and without pain or disability. Marge is survived by her oldest brother James and sister-in-law Maxine who reside in Granite Bay, CA. Her older brother Alfred went home to be with the Lord July of 1982. Her three children, oldest son Bruce, youngest son Kevin of Alturas, and daughter Linda Huckeba of Auburn, Washington. Marge has nine grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. Memorial donations may be made to the Modoc Medical Center Auxiliary. On Wednesday, a viewing was held at Faith Baptist Church in Alturas, from 10 a.m. until 12 noon, with services following at noon at the church. Graveside services followed at the Alturas Cemetery with both Baptist and LDS speakers and dedication of the grave. Shelby LaRae Duran 'Bell' Shelby LaRae Duran was born to Connie Lynne Sweeney and Joseph Ted Duran on July 5, 1991 at Modoc Medical Center in Alturas, CA. Shelby passed away at the age of 15 years, on July 22, 2006, in Mesa, Arizona. Shelby LaRae was born and raised in Alturas. She spent a lot of her childhood on the family farm in Cedarville, CA. This is where Shelby, her brother Michael, sister Desirra and cousins Erica and Aaron grew up. Shelby was the youngest of five, but she was the bravest. In July of 1999, Shelby and her family moved to Mesa, AZ, where she attended various schools and enjoyed the change from country to city life. She grew into a beautiful, carefree young woman. Shelby loved to take photographs of everyone, especially herself in all kinds of poses. She loved music and dancing. Her favorite thing to do was to have a good time with her family and friends. Shelby is survived by her mother Connie Sweeney of Mesa, AZ; father Ted Duran of Alturas, CA; brother Michael Sweeney; sisters Desirra and Layken Duran of Mesa, AZ; great granny Ollie Lasater; grandmother Bonnie Belding of Cedarville, CA; grandfather Sammy Sweeney of Ft. Bidwell, CA; grandfather Al Duran of Alturas, CA; aunt Connie Cole of Cedarville; aunt Vida Perry of Cedarville, aunt Roxanna Norman and special cousins Erica and Aaron Baldridge and Cody Norman of Apache Junction, AZ; uncle Lee and Aunt Tina Sweeney of Gerlach, NV; and numerous loved ones. Shelby was preceded in death by Jonnie "Muffet" Cole, grandmother Jackie Duran, great uncle Johnny Cole, uncle Desi Duran and cousin Robert Oliver. Shelby LaRae will always be remembered as a beautiful carefree spirit, and is an angel among us. Shelby's Motto: Roll Carefree, but kick up a fight if you have to! Condolences may be sent to: Connie Sweeney, 1769 E. 37th Ave., Apache Junction, AZ 85219. Edward Conrad Kloss, Jr. Edward Conrad Kloss, Jr., "Professional Bull Shipper," who came to Modoc County for many years for his business, was born March 29,1921 in Franklin, CA and passed away July 20, 2006 in Elk Grove, CA. Preceded in death by his parents, Edward Conrad Kloss, Sr. and Annie Belle Kloss. Loving husband of 59 years to Dorothy Kloss of Elk Grove, beloved father of Sterling Edward Kloss (Tina) of Elk Grove, Korreen Ann Evers (Devin) of Yuba City. Devoted grandfather to Eric Edward Kloss (Janine) of Carmichael and Heath Edward Kloss of Elk Grove. Also survived by other family members and friends. A resident of the Elk Grove area his entire life, aged 85. He was a cattle buyer for 63 years and a 60-year member of the Native Sons of the Golden West. Graveside services in Franklin Cemetery were private. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be sent in his name to the American Cancer Society, 1765 Challenge Way, Suite 115, Sacramento, CA 95815-5000. ~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Family Researcher of "The Last Frontier" Modoc County, California --- Our outgoing mail is checked by ZoneAlarm AntiVirus.

Monday, July 31, 2006 Looking Back is a regular feature of the Modoc Record, a weekly newspaper, published in Alturas, California. The following is transcribed from the July 13, 2006 issue Looking Back 112 Years Ago –1894 TOM KEMBLE, our Tax collector, finished haying last Saturday with a crew of five men. He cut and stacked 150 tons of hay in 10 days…. Johnny Bush is again proprietor of the Alturas-Lakeview stage, having purchased it from Bert Spicer…. The school has retained its entire corps of teachers for the winter and include Professor Vergon, Miss A.L. Stephens and Mrs. M.L. Raker…. A Jockey club has been formed and named J.T. Laird as president… It is a sad thing to see so many people from our place pulling out to live in the bustling town of Reno. We think they are too easily discouraged and believe with great sincerity that better times are ahead for the people in Modoc. 92 Years Ago – 1914 R.L. SLOSS has resigned as head of the town band to devote full time to campaigning for Tax Collector…. Work on the new courthouse is progressing and an elevator has been constructed to carry cement up to the towering top floors…. Agriculture will suffer a blow from which it cannot recover if the eight hour work law and 48 hour workweek is made effective by the federal government . It is ridiculous to imagine restricting labor to only 48 hours each week; ruinous to the county. 72 Years Ago – 1934 JOHN DILLINGER notorious bandit has been killed in East Chicago by federal agents as he left a moving picture show where he had watched “Manhattan Melodrama”…. The construction of the West Valley dam and reservoir has been assured and the government has allowed $160,000 for the project of building the 60 foot dam…. More than 2,200 acres of timber have been burned on Sugar Hill where CCC’s brought the blaze under control yesterday. 52 Years Ago – 1954 BASEBALL MAY be on the way out in Alturas. Lou Wright, business manager for the Alturas Tigers, said the lack of fans at games this year hasn’t allowed the team to break even at any of the home games. Little League, which has completed its first season in Modoc, also claims gthey did not make enough from spectators to keep things going for another year…. Warner Asher has graduated from pre-flight school in the Navy…. The Alturas VFW is sponsoring a baby cojtest to determine the “King and Queen” of Mother Goose…. The Modoc National forest will return about $250,000 to the county in forest receipts this year. 32 Years Ago – 1974 TRUCK DRIVERS OF Pearson Logging Company in Bieber blocked traffic on County Road 87 and 93, going in and out of Lookout early Wednesday morning in protest to certain road closures ordered by Lassen County that have virtually halted their logging operation… The City of Alturas won approval to change its priority for future spending of Proposition 1 monies when they appealed to the Board of Supervisors. The okay may give the city as much as $70,800 toward the purchase of the Arrowhead Golf Course for principal purposes. It likewise removed an original priority to construction of a new museum building in Alturas, proposed at $85,000. I remember going across the street to the Guysin house one morning and being asked what I thought of the Dillinger killing. I had no idea who he was, so was taken immediately in hand for a lesson concerning the national news by members of that family. It is very peculiar what your' mind retains over many years, particularly when the knowledge is of no particular consequence to your life. The Sugar Loaf fire was one of the largest in Modoc county and wiped out thousands of acres of prime forest land. However, before the fire had cooled, new plantings were being accomplished. The area became a wonderful buck hunting area for several years after the fire because of all of the new underbrush that forms after a fire. Today, the area looks as if there never had been a fire at all. Hope to see you all again next week. Ron Morgan .

Modoc County Record, July 26, 2006 Ted Botello Alturas resident Ted Botello passed away at his home Sunday, July 23, 2006, after a two-year battle with cancer. Ted was born Theodore Allen Botello in Whittier, CA on September 25, 1955. He moved to Alturas in 1972, where he met his Modoc High School sweetheart and wife to be, Glenda Golden. They moved to Southern California for a few years only to return to Alturas where they have lived for the past 30 years. Ted worked for Hugh's Aircraft, Modoc County Road Department and United Parcel Service where he had worked for the past 15 years, before he was forced to retire because of his illness. Ted enjoyed spending time with his family, fishing, camping, hunting, gardening, photography and riding four-wheelers with his sons. He enjoyed old cars and was a co-founder of Modoc Classic Cruisers. Ted enjoyed listening to music and he liked singing along with Karaoke music. Ted is survived by his wife Glenda, sons Joey, Alan and Chris, all of Alturas, CA; mother Betty Botello of Grants Pass, OR; brothers, Delmar Botello of Goldendale, WA and Marc and Julian Botello of Grants Pass, OR; sisters Shariie Mill of Las Vegas, NV; Bonnie Miner of Alturas, CA; Lisa Martin of Applegate, OR and many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his little sister Toni Porter, who has been waiting for him to join her and our glorious father in heaven. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends. A Celebration of Life service will be held at his home, 1300 N. Warner Street, Alturas, CA on Saturday, July 29 at 11 a.m. Donations in Ted's memory will be used to establish a Hospice in Modoc County, with more information to be available about this in the future. Kerr Mortuary is handling arrangements. Ruth McCollum Methvin Retired Fall River High School teacher, Ruth McCollum Methvin, 89, of McArthur, CA, passed away of natural causes on July 19, 2006, at Mayers Memorial Hospital, Fall River Mills, CA. Born October 5, 1916 in Calgary Alberta, Canada, she moved with both her parents and sister from Canada to Burbank, CA, driving the long journey in a vintage car of the times. Her father died when she was about six years old. Her mother died when she was in high school. Ruth worked hard and held many jobs, as she was determined to put herself through college, which she did and earned her teaching credential from University of California, Santa Barbara. She married Ray Methvin, formerly of Alturas. They lived in Massachusetts when they were first married and Ruth lived there while Ray served in World War II and was stationed in Europe. Their daughter Edna was born in Massachusetts. After Ray's discharge, they moved to Pondosa, a logging camp near Mt. Shasta. In 1956, they moved to McArthur, where Ruth taught Home Economics at Fall River High School for 20 years until she retired in 1975. Their son William died at age 16. Her husband Ray passed away eight years ago. She leaves her sister, Helen Houk of Sacramento; daughter Edna Eades of Lookout; her grandchildren Scott Eades of San Luis Obispo and Shelly Eades Kelly of San Francisco; two great-grandchildren Hayden and Luke Eades of San Luis Obispo and a multitude of students who continue to use daily, the things that Ruth Methvin taught them. Services were held at the Pine Grove Cemetery in McArthur on Saturday, July 22 at 2 p.m. The Rev. Tom Brackney of Community United Methodist Church was the officiant. McDonald's Chapel Burney handled arrangements. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Fort Crook Historical Society, P.O. Box 397, Fall River Mills, CA 96028. Ricky Waters Ricky Waters, age 50, and a resident of Cedarville and Surprise Valley Hospital's long-term care for the past seven months, passed away of natural causes on June 21, 2006. He was born March 23, 1956 in South Carolina. At his advance request, no services will be held. Kerr Mortuary is in charge of arrangements. Shelby Duran Shelby LaRae Duran, 15, of Mesa, Arizona, died Saturday, July 22, 2006 in a car accident in Mesa, AZ. Miss Duran, a student, was born in Alturas, CA. Services will be held tonight at 5 p.m. on July 27, at Apache Junction Mortuary, 398 Old West Highway, Apache Junction, AZ 85219. Miss Duran is survived by (no last names or residences provided by mortuary) her parents Connie and Joseph; sisters Desi and Layken, brother Michael, grandparents Bonnie, Sammy and Al; aunts Roxanna and Tina; uncles Lee and Clint. Apache Junction Mortuary is handling arrangements. ~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Family Researcher of "The Last Frontier" Modoc County, California --- Our outgoing mail is checked by ZoneAlarm AntiVirus.

Tuesday, July 25, 2006 Looking Back is a regular feature of the Modoc Record, a weekly newspaper, published in Alturas, California. The following is transcribed from the July 13, 2006 issue. Looking Back 112 Years Ago –1894 DOC LUNSFORD and Eli Sunnyfrank have been about the town with banjo and accordion making music for the joy of all. They returned to town with a bountiful supply of several hundred trout and many weighed more than three pounds. 92 Years Ago – 1914 C.A. BALLARD has purchased an auto machine to campaign about the county seeking votes as tax collector…. Nettie Harris, Superintendent of Schools, will not campaign for re-election, this seems sensible to us, inasmuch as the good superintendent does not have opposition…. Special weekend train rates to Fairport on Goose Lake have been arranged…. There is much activity in the High Grade mining camp, although it recalls to mind the miserable collapse of this venture two years ago. It was the wrong kind of crowd then that chose to mine the public rather than the mineshafts….. There is a rumor about that a free Carnegie Library will be built in Alturas…. William Lunsford informs us that while he was driving from Adin to Lookout he saw an eruption of Mt. Lassen and that black smoke towered half a mile above the peak. 72 Years Ago – 1934 THE NCO and SP buildings in Alturas have been leased by Charles Miller of Klamath Falls and will be outfitted to install a molding and box factory…. Supervisor W.J. Dorris is starting the grading and guttering of the Alturas-Canby road by way of the south side of Pit River…. Mrs. Nora Nichols, a teacher at Lookout, has been awarded a $500 a year retirement income by the state of California…. Cliff McCartor has been awarded the contract to haul MUHS students from south Fork to Alturas…. Bill Mayben, the jeweler, has been given a government permit to buy up old gold and is paying cash. 52 Years Ago – 1954 EDGERTON LUMBER Company is leading the newly formed Little League with a 6-2 record over second place Cedarville Rotary, 5-3…. The big guns at the Rifle and Pistol Club’s running deer shoot Sunday were Elmer Rhyne, Fred Bailey, Roland and Glenn Sherman, Don Rachford and Monk Marsters…. High winds are prevailing in Modoc this summer and the fire danger is extremely high…. Bob Peterson, manager of the White Pine Lumber Company, reported that 90 men have returned to work there this morning despite the d\fact the strike has not been settled. 32 Years Ago – 1974 BUILDING ACTIVITY over the last 12onths (fiscal) in Modoc didn’t achiever new records, but it was active, healthy and produced the third largest building record in the county since the building permit procedure was adopted by the county in 1962. The estimated amount of new county construction totaled $1,300,466 and was achieved through 372 building permits. The county collected $9,931 in fees from permits…. Moving to a full four day show the Modoc District Fair has announced new open hours for the buildings during the August 22 through 25 centennial observance…. Modoc County assessed evaluation soared 12.2 percent for a total of $45,792, 646. Fred Bailey winning second place in the running deer shoot hit me. Fred died just a couple of weeks ago at age 83. He was one of the finest athletes produced by MUHS. The War stopped any efforts for a basketball scholarship for Fred. He was a large, jovial, and rather loud man. I knew him all of my life and he helped me in many ways during our high school years. His entire family was reflected in Fred, which included his older brother, Doug. Boy, how those two did mix it up at times over various disagreements with one another. Ollie, their mother, just hoped that the house would not be destroyed during some of these fracases. I knew most of those mentioned in that little article, including Roland Sherman and his son, Glenn. I have mentioned Don Rachford before. They are all gone now, and it doesn’t seem possible that so many good people have departed this earth. See you all again next week, I hope. Ron Morgan .

Note: Hamlen operated the Buffalo Meadows Toll Road between Smoke Creek and Surprise Valley. Plumas National Bulletin, Quincy, California - 10 June 1915 1;6 E.H. Hamlen Sr., a pioneer resident of Sierra Valley, died Saturday, May 29th, at his home in Sierra Valley at the advanced age of 79 years. Deceased was a native of Kennebec County, Maine, where he was born January 16, 1836. He came to California in 1857, and for two years engaged in mining and lumbering at Alleghany, Sierra County. He then went to Sierra Valley where he engaged in ranching until 1875. Going to Nevada, he conducted a toll road until 1881, when he returned to farm in Sierra Valley. Deceased was united in marriage October 9, 1865 to Mrs. Hattie E. Heselton of Stratham, New Hampshire. To this union three children were born: Calvin M. Rose E. and Edmund H. Hamlen.

Modoc County Record – July 6, 2006 Letters to the Editor Someone got Shorty the dog Dear Editor: We have had a culture clash of sorts what is both amusing and educational. "Shorty" is a mongrel dog that has been a fixture on the streets of Cedarville for many years. This aging female sleeps at one house and eats at various others. She is fat, healthy and has been getting along just fine with the help of the Cedarville community. Enter the Vallejo lady. It seems that a thunderstorm was in progress and Shorty panics during thunderstorms. Ms. Vallejo stopped along Main Street and Shorty jumped into her car probably to escape the thunder. At this point the visiting do-gooder made a series of wrong assumptions. "This dog has been abandoned", "This dog is being abused" and she observed that the dog did not have proper identification. On top of the wrong assumptions she now made a wrong decision and intervened to correct a "dire situation". She spirited poor ole Shorty off to the veterinary clinic in Alturas. Shorty and Ms. Vallejo made a dramatic entrance with many demands among which was that a computer chip be implanted in Shorty so that future identification would be swift and true. One of the clinic employees recognized Shorty which would seem to negate the need for a computer chip. It seems that the lady from Vallejo was about the only one involved who didn’t know who Shorty was. Further, the employee volunteered to return the dog to Cedarville on her way home from work. The lady, however, would have non of it. She left her name and phone number and headed out of town with the hapless Shorty, on her way to Vallejo. Dr. Lois Roberts was one of Shorty’s benefactors and she was notified that the community dog was headed for Vallejo in the custody of the distraught lady who obviously cleverly disguised dog napping operation. Dr. Roberts called the Sheriff’s Department who contacted the lady and told her to bring the now well-traveled Shorty back. Someone met her halfway between Vallejo and Alturas and Cedarville’s community canine was returned. Shorty, apparently none the worse for wear, seems content once again and has resumed her route, eating here and sleeping there. All is well but we must observe Shorty in case she exhibits signs of stress or anxiety in which case an animal behaviorist will have to be called in, hopefully at the expense of Ms. Vallejo. Shorty must wonder, if dogs wonder, what in the world that was all about. She would never understand that she had been caught between the world of the up tight, total control crowd of the California urbanite and the laid back, slower paced rural folks who jointly care for a community dog without government sanction, knowledge or interference. Obviously, Shorty isn’t the only one who cannot understand such a concept. ~B.B. Eagleville ~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Family Researcher of "The Last Frontier" Modoc County, California --- Our outgoing mail is checked by ZoneAlarm AntiVirus.

Redding Record Searchlight – Redding, California – July 20, 2006 Ruth Methvin MCARTHUR -- Graveside services for Ruth Methvin, 89, of McArthur will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Pine Grove Cemetery in McArthur. A reception will follow at the Lions Hall in McArthur. The Rev. Tom Brackney of United Methodist Church in Fall River Mills will officiate. Mrs. Methvin died Wednesday, July 19, 2006, at Mayers Memorial Hospital in Fall River Mills. Born Oct. 5, 1916, in Calgary, Alberta, she moved to Shasta County in 1956 from Pondosa. She was a teacher at Fall River Junior-Senior High School in McArthur, and was a member of Community United Methodist Church, Intermountain Artists and Fort Crook Historical Society, all in Fall River Mills, and the Intermountain-Fall River Mills branch of American Association of University Women and the California Retired Teachers Association. Survivors include daughter Edna Eades of Lookout; sister Helen Houk of Sacramento; two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made to Fort Crook Historical Society, P.O. Box 397, Fall River Mills, CA 96028. Arrangements are being handled by McDonald's Burney Chapel. ~~~~~~ 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 – July 20, 2006 Franklin R. Lew Former Modoc County Assessor, Franklin R. Lew, 87, of Baker City, Oregon, died at St. Elizabeth Health Services July 12, 2006. At his request, there will be no funeral services. A family reunion, and a time to honor Franklin, is being planned for August 2006. Franklin was born November 11, 1918, at Baker, Oregon to Frank and June Brown Lew, a pioneer family. He attended schools in Baker and graduated from Baker High School in 1937. He later took an accounting course from La Salle Extension University and many appraisal courses in Sacramento, CA. In 1939, he went to work for Douglas Aircraft in Los Angeles, CA, and it was there he was called to full time service with the Oregon National Guard. He was a Master Sergeant in Chemical Warfare. He was honorably discharged in September of 1945. He returned to Baker, Oregon to help his father at Lew Bros. Tire Shop, who had started the tire shop with his brothers, years before. After his father passed away, Franklin and Pleas Brown, his cousin, purchased the tire shop. It was during this time that Franklin and Phyllis Miller were going together. They later married on September 20, 1947, at St. Stephens Episcopal Church in Baker, Oregon. Franklin later sold the tire shop to Pleas and moved to Alturas, CA where he worked in the office of Loveness Lumber Co. He then went to work for Modoc County as Auditor-Appraiser and later was appointed Assessor in 1968, and was Assessor until he retired in 1984.As Assessor, Franklin was on the State Timber Advisory Committee, President of the Northern Assessor's Association (consisting of 27 Counties) and the Modoc County precedents case involving possessory interest assessment regarding grazing and public lands at the time the Timber Yield Law came into effect, whereby a timber yield tax was assessed upon timber harvest, and also at the time Proposition 13 was passed by the California voters in June of 1978. He had many friends in the Assessor's Assn. and also the State Board of Equalization. Franklin was a member of St. Michael's Episcopal Church in Alturas. He was a life member of the Elks Lodge B.P.O.E., having joined in Baker and transferred to Alturas Lodge No. 1756. He had the oldest in years membership at the time of his death. In Alturas, he was President of the Alturas Rifle & Pistol Club, a life member of the V.F.W., a life member of the American Legion, and also was active in the Kiwanis. Franklin was also the founding President of the Eastern Oregon Powder River Sportsman Club, and built the membership up to almost 1500. He was Vice President of the Oregon State Sportsman's Council for one year. His hobbies included fishing, shooting, golfing, fly tying, playing bridge and reading. He and Phyllis moved to Klamath Falls, Oregon, for medical reasons, leaving Alturas after living here for 35 years. After two years in Klamath Falls, they decided to move back home to Baker City, after being away for forty years. Franklin was preceded in death by his parents, his brother and sister-in-law, Jack & Jane Lew, his brother Lawrence Lew, and his brother-in-law, H.W. "Bill" Miller. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Phyllis of Baker City; sisters-in-law: Frances Lew of Ceres, CA and Monte Miller of Walla Walla, WA; nephews: Larry Lew and his wife Cheryl of Ceres, CA, Vaughn Lew and his wife Glenda of Ceres, CA, Doug Lew and his wife Sharon of LaQuinta, CA, Rusty Lew and his wife Elizabeth of Hawaii, Rob Miller of Baker City, OR, LaMarr Miller of Walla Walla, WA, Mike Miller and his wife Joan of Walla Walla, WA; nieces: Dixie Ziemer and her husband Larry of Halfway, OR, Mary Kincaid and her husband Jerry of Baker City, OR, Marty Rose and her husband Bud of Kennewick, WA, and Laurie Miller of Walla Walla, WA; cousin Edith Lucas and her husband Walter of Danville, CA; and many cousins in Polson and Missoula, Montana. He especially wanted to mention his old friend since tricycle days, Bill Kirkpatrick. Also an old fishing budding in Alturas, Marvin Kroepelin, and his many Assessor friends, one especially, Josie Johnson. Memorial contributions can be made to the Shriners' Hospital for Crippled Children or to the charity of one's choice, in care of Gray's West & Company Pioneer Chapel, 1500 Dewey Ave., Baker City, OR 97814. Gilbert Lee Conklin Lifetime Cedarville resident Gilbert Lee Conklin, 79, passed away July 11, 2006 at Surprise Valley Hospital in Cedarville, CA. Gilbert was the last surviving of nine Conklin children, born to John R. Conklin and Rose Lee Henry. Gilbert was born on December 28, 1926, in Cedarville and was reared on the Conklin ranch, south of Cedarville. He grew up during the hardships of the Depression years. A person of good character, he was also a positive influence on his grandchildren as he watched over them while they were growing up. His broad shoulders, tall stature and strength were equal to his goodness to others, his kindness and sincerity. He was conscientious about how things affected people around him. He also kept an eye on young people, to make sure they were safe, whether it was fixing a flat tire on their bike or there to lend them a hand. At one time, he was approached to play a role in the T.V. series Maverick, which he politely declined, when Hollywood scouts were in Surprise Valley and rural towns, looking for the right characters. He was a quiet man, but "with a voice deeper than John Wayne's," recalled his grandson Sean. Mr. Conklin knew the Warner Mountains "like the back of his hand" and had worked in the logging industry in a number of capacities for over 30 years, mostly in Modoc County, operating a skidder or other equipment, building roads, landings and falling trees and later, as the owner/operator of his own logging truck "Conklin Trucking." He had worked for such logging companies as Lindgren, Loveness, Lawson and Laxague, until he was injured in a logging accident some 35 years ago. He overcame the limitations endured from that accident and later served as a preacher for the Surprise Valley Christian Church. He was always strong of faith. He was also very patriotic. Gilbert loved riding motorcycles and did so for most of his life. He was a member of the Gold Wing motorcycle club. He also loved hiking, camping and telling stories. He had a respect for guns, but had given up hunting as a young man, because it was no longer "novel" to him after growing up during the Depression and having to hunt deer to keep the family fed. He still appreciated the beauty and mechanics of guns and taught his grandchildren to respect them. After meeting the love of his life, Margaret Ohm of Alturas, introduced by mutual friends and his brother, the two were later married in Minden, NV on August 31, 1953. They would have shared a loving marriage for 53 years, next month. Gilbert was pleased they were able to celebrate their 50th anniversary together. His grandchildren described their grandfather as having "had so much respect for older people and as a gentle person who helped everybody." Gilbert is survived by his wife, Margaret of Cedarville, CA; his daughter Friede Violante of Paradise, CA; his grandson Sean Power of Indianapolis, IN; his granddaughter Dawn Soriano of San Angelo, TX and grandson Jamie Brinsfield of Paradise, CA. He also has three great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Services for Mr. Conklin were held graveside on Saturday, July 15 at 2 p.m. at the Cedarville Cemetery. Kerr Mortuary was in charge of arrangements. Those who wish may direct memorial contributions to the Surprise Valley Community Hospital, P.O. Box 246, Cedarville, CA 96104. Marie E. Wilson Marie Eleanor Wilson, 81, passed away of natural causes on July 13, 2006, at Warnerview Convalescent Hospital in Alturas, CA. Marie was born in Dunsmuir, CA on January 20, 1925. She married Ken Wilson and was a wife, mother, grandmother and homemaker. The Wilsons moved to Alturas in 1979. Mrs. Wilson loved to go fishing and camping. She played Dominos and dice for hours and loved to win. Mr. Wilson passed away in 1987. She is survived by her son David Fletcher of Alturas, CA; son Marvin Fletcher of Sacramento, CA; daughter Shirley White of Arizona and 11 grandchildren. At Mrs. Wilson's advance request, no services will be held. Olmo memorial service set University of California, Davis Department of Viticulture and Enology, along with the family of Dr. Harold P. Olmo will host a Memorial Service on Sunday, July 30, 2006. The service will be held at the University Club, on Old Davis Road and will begin at 2:00 p.m. Attendees are requested to call 530-754-8368 or email vljohnson@ucdavis.edu for directions to the University Club and so that adequate seating can be provided. Olmo, a world re-known viticulturist was responsible for the development of many new grape varieties. His contributions to industry make him one of the major contributors to wine quality in the state. The service will be held on what was to be the eve of his 97th birthday. ~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Family Researcher of "The Last Frontier" Modoc County, California --- Our outgoing mail is checked by ZoneAlarm AntiVirus.

~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Family Researcher of "The Last Frontier" Modoc County, California --- Our outgoing mail is checked by ZoneAlarm AntiVirus. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Betty" <betty@unisette.com> To: <NORCAL-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, July 19, 2006 8:03 AM Subject: [NORCAL] Sac Bee Feb 24 1906 > The Saturday Bee > Sacramento, Cal. > February 24, 1906 > Page 6 > > BECKWITH, PLUMAS COUNTY SWEPT BY DISASTROUS FIRE > Almost Entire Business Portion of Town Destroyed - Communication Cut Off > SIERRAVILLE (Sierra Co.), February 24 - The town of Beckwith, in Plumas > County, is in flames and according to last reports will be almost entirely > destroyed. Telephone communication with outside towns is interrupted as a > result of the flames and the reports brought to Sierraville are very > meager. > It has been learned, however, that the fire started Thursday afternoon in > a saloon. A high wind was blowing and as the town has no adequate > fire-fighting apparatus the flames rapidly spread and burned everything > before them. > According to last reports from Beckwith, before communication was cut > off, > the following buildings were destroyed: Three stores, one hotel, one > blacksmith shop, nine saloons, two churches, one school house. The fire > was > then reaching out to the residence portion, which appeared to be doomed. > There is no estimate as yet of the loss. No on is reported hurt. > A later dispatch says the fire started in a lodging house over a saloon. > The loss will not reach $10,000. One residence and five business houses > were > destroyed. There was no wind blowing or the city would have been > destroyed, > as it has no fire protection. > > SPROUT GETS LONG SENTENCE > The Safe-Cracker and Jail-Breaker Sent to San Quentin For Forty-Nine Years > by Sutter County Court > YUBA CITY (Sutter Co.), February 24 - William SPROUT, the notorious > criminal, who pleaded guilty in a charge of jail-breaking, and who was > convicted upon a charge of burglary, was sentenced this morning in the > Superior Court. Sprout was given nine years' imprisonment at San Quentin > on > the charge of jail-breaking and fifty years at the same institution upon > the > burglary charge. > Sprout, in company with a boy named WHELAN, burglarized the Farmers' > Union > Bank last November. He was captured in Sacramento by Deputy Sheriff > HAGERTY. > The boy made a complete confession of the crime. Sprout was brought back > to > Yuba City, but broke jail shortly after he was landed here. He was > afterward > recaptured to Colorado, and brought back for trial. > The principal witness in the case against Sprout was young Whelan, who > told a straightforward story of the details of the robbery. Attempts were > made by the defense to breakdown the testimony, but the boy stuck to his > story. > A motion was made this morning by Sprout's attorneys for a new trial, but > it was denied by the Court. Sprout will be taken at once to San Quentin. > > Followed Wife to the Grave > MARYSVILLE (Yuba Co.), February 24 - News has been received from Los > Angeles > of the death of William H. MASTERMAN, a former resident of Marysville, > which > event followed the demise of his wife by only nine days. The loss of his > life-partner was a shock he could not withstand. Two daughters - Mrs. F.E. > BATCHELDER, of Oakland, and Mrs. J.P. MAGNER, of Los Angeles, and one son, > J.C. MASTERMAN, of the last-named place, are the surviving relatives. > While residing in this city, Masterman was employed in the old > Marysville > foundry. Later he worked for the Southern Pacific Company in places of > responsibility. He perfected a number of useful patents. > > Worried Himself Ill > MARYSVILLE (Yuba Co.), February 24 - The latest news from Fresno regarding > A.B. HOPKINS, the undertaker, who disappeared mysteriously a week ago and > wrote rambling letters to his relatives as to the disposition of his > remains, etc., is that he is home again and has recovered his mental > equilibrium. Hopkins says that worry made him ill and that he was not > accountable for the strange things he did to cause worry in his relatives > and friends. > > Will Filed > MARYSVILLE (Yuba Co.), February 24 - The will of the late Edward MATTHEWS, > who was reputed one of the wealthiest men in Yuba County at his death, has > been filed for probate. Charles and Thomas MATTHEWS, sons of the deceased, > are the only beneficiaries named in the document, which bears date of > April > 11, 1899. They will act as executors of the will. > > MARRIAGES AND DIVORCES > OROVILLE (Butte Co.), February 24 - In the marriage license department of > the County Clerk's office five marriage licenses were issued, as follows: > John JAMES, Oregon City, aged over 21, and Dora ANKS, of Mooretown, aged > aver 18; Hulda Ruth SHERMAN, of Magalia, aged 17 years (with mother's > consent), and Perley O. VAN DEREN, of Magalia, aged 21; John Benjamin > McGUFFIN, aged 24, and Estella Ruth BROWER, aged 21, both of Oroville; Wm. > CHAMBERLAIN, of Prattville, aged 38, and Mrs. Maggie FORD, aged 37, of > Kimshew Township; Duncan C. McCALLAN, of Oroville, aged over 21, and Leona > LANTZ, of Honcut, aged over 18. > Orders were made in the following divorce cases: Minnie A. STOKES was > granted an interlocutory decree from Isaac STOKES, on the ground of > cruelty. > James ADDINGTON was granted a final decree from Minnie ADDINGTON. Florence > DAVIS was granted an interlocutory decree from Walter DAVIS. Complaints > for > divorce were filed by Mrs. P.R. KEISTER against H.E. KEISTER on the ground > of failure to provide, and John BRAGGER filed a complaint against Mary > BRAGGER on the ground of cruelty. > IN YUBA COUNTY > MARYSVILLE, February 24 - The following marriage licenses were issued this > week: Charles J. COVILLAND and Miss Bertha MENS, both of Marysville; A.H. > LUNDQUIST and Mary BECKER, also of this city. > The engagement is announced of George B. BAKER, of this city, and Miss > May > LUYSTER, of Yuba City. > IN EL DORADO COUNTY > PLACERVILLE (El Dorado Co.), February 24 - The marriage licenses issued > during the past week were as follows: Mabel WARREN, 17, and Orren Ben > GLECK, > 29, both of Placerville; Bertha M. CULVERSON, 27, of Placerville, and W.C. > McNEIL, 30, of Butte, Mont.; Lottie May JOHNSON, 23, of Shingle Springs, > and > C.L. THORNE, 24, of Oakland; Sadie DUNCAN, 20, and David ROBERT, 27, both > of > El Dorado; Eva A. COLA, 20, of Newtown, and Ed E. STAFFORD, 25, of Grizzly > Flat; Marcella O'BRIEN, 21, and Joseph T. BEEMAN, 25, both of Nashville. > > Charge of Mayhem Was Dismissed > COLFAX (Placer Co.), February 24 - The case of the people against J.J. > JONES, or "Texas Bill," was dismissed yesterday in the Superior Court at > Auburn on motion of the District Attorney. The charge against Jones was > that > of mayhem, and was the outcome of a saloon quarrel in Colfax some three > weeks ago in which William ANDREWS, of this place, lost a chunk off one of > his ears. Andrews held that Jones, or "Texas Bill," shot him in the ear. > The > piece of the aural appendage that was shot away did not amount to much. It > was a disfigurement, however, and Andrews prosecuted. Jones was bound over > for trial in the Superior Court. It was this case that was dismissed > yesterday. The District Attorney held that there was an insufficiency of > evidence to convict. Jones maintained that the trifling bit taken from > Andrews' ear was one of the honorable scars of battle, and was only a > trifle > nipped off with the fingers. > Jones came to this region recently from Shasta County. In his hour of > tribulation Jones was backed up by Harry SHULTZ, of Redding, a friend who > came with money to employ counsel and manage the defense. > > JURY FAILED TO AGREE > Disagreement In Trial Of G.E. Wootten, Charged With Obtaining Money Under > False Pretenses > RED BLUFF (Tehama Co.), February 24 - The trial of G.E. WOOTTEN, formerly > a > saloonkeeper at Corning, who was charged by BURRESS & EPPERSON, local > liquor > dealers, with having obtained $40 under false pretenses, has occupied the > attention of Judge ELLISON and a jury in the Superior Court for a couple > of > days and ended last night in a mistral after the jury had been out five > hours. The jury stood ten for acquittal and two for conviction. > Two of the character witnesses for the prosecution were ministers of > Corning, who took an active part in the anti-saloon agitation in that town > last Summer, and Rev. J.U. SIMMONS, who had been the leader of the > temperance government, was rather non-committal in his testimony, while > Rev. > H.M. BISSELL swore positively that the character of the accused man was > bad > in the community. Counsel for the defense asked if his opinion was not > colored by the fact that the pastors had been fighting Wootten's saloon > and > the witness admitted that the had been opposed to the defendant being > permitted to conduct his place on the ground that it was disorderly in his > opinion. > Supervisor SAMSON stated that some people of the colony town would say > that Wootten had a good reputation for truth, veracity and morality and > others would declare that he bore a bad reputation. The case was rather > novel for the season that the alleged false pretense consisted in saying > that the accused had the money in the Post Office and that WOOTTEN had > asserted that his wife had remitted a large amount to him from Sacramento. > It is not known whether District Attorney GILL will insist that the case > be > retried or not. Wootten has been in jail nearly sixty days and admits that > both the money he borrowed and the money he claims to have received from > his > wife were lost on the gambling table. > > Golden Wedding > ETNA (Siskiyou Co.), February 24 - R.P. TAYLOR and wife of this place are > celebrating their golden wedding this week. Mr. and Mrs. TAYLOR are among > the oldest settlers of this valley. Their children have been separated for > a > number of years, and have all come home to help celebrate the golden > wedding. One of the daughters came from Alaska, one from San Francisco, > one > from Montana, and the other two daughters of the family, who live in this > valley, are present. Two sons, living in this town, are also present. > Taylor > is one of the charter members of I.O.O.F. Lodge No. 184, of this place, > also > a prominent Mason. In fact, he is looked upon by all as one of the > pioneers > of Scott Valley and held quite a prominent place among the first-comers to > the State of California. > > Dead From Pneumonia > SUSANVILLE (Lassen Co.), February 24 - Mrs. A.E. BOYD, mother of James T. > BOYD, one of the most prominent attorneys in Nevada, and of S.A. BOYD, a > Lassen County cattleman and stock dealer, is dead from pneumonia. She was > taken ill last week and her children were summoned the first of this week. > > NEW MAYOR FOR GRASS VALLEY > W.B. Van Orden Unanimously Chosen For Position By Council - W.G. Lord > Appointed Trustee > GRASS VALLEY (Nevada Co.), February 24 - The city awoke this morning to > find > itself under a new Mayor. At last night's special meeting of the Board of > Trustees, W.B. VAN ORDEN was chosen unanimously by his colleagues for the > position. The vacancy caused by his promotion was filled by the election > of > W.G. LORD, who will assume office at the next meeting. > Van Orden is a pioneer of this city and has always s been prominently > identified with its progress. He was for years in business here. This is > his > second term as a Trustee, and the fact that gave satisfaction to his > constituents is evidenced by his return, as only two of the old Board were > re-elected. > W.G. Lord is not a stranger to the workings of the Board, having served > several years ago as a Trustee. He is a prominent business man, in the > prime > of life, and will be a valuable adjunct to the City Fathers. > At the meeting last night the Board let contracts for extending the water > system in the southern portion of the city. Local firms received all the > contracts. The work will necessitate the outlay of thousands of dollars > and > will start immediately. > > Will Be Wed > GRASS VALLEY (Nevada Co.), February 24 - Considerable of a surprise was > caused yesterday by the announcement of M.J. BROCK, of approaching > marriage. > He has just arrived from San Francisco, and states that he will quit the > bachelor life next Tuesday. The wedding is to take place in San Francisco. > His fiancÈ is a Miss CROWE, the protege of a very wealthy aunt, and a > resident of Guatemala. Miss Crowe has been attending school in the Bay > City. > The prospective groom is a native of this place and has spent most of his > life here. For a number of years he was a teacher in the public schools of > this city, but of late has been teaching in San Francisco. > > Takes Laudanum to End His Life > CEDARVILLE (Modoc Co.), February 24 - James MILLER, who took the eight > ounces of labdanum with suicidal intent, as stated in The Bee, died early > Tuesday morning. The remains will be interred in the cemetery near Lake > City. > No reason as yet can be found that led to this rash, but determined act. > Miller was aroused a few times from the unconscious state, but each time > he declared that he would complete the act later if he was restored from > this. > He also informed the doctor that this was the third attempt within the > last five years. Each time before being prevented by medical aid. > Miller was about 62 years of and a native of Iowa. He has many relatives > in this section. > > MUST ANSWER FORGERY CHARGE > Lou B. Pankey, Superintendent Of Terry Box Factory, Charged With Forging A > Check For $586 > REDDING (Shasta Co.), February 24 - Lou B. PANKEY, who was employed as > Superintendent of J.E. TERRY's box factory in Bella Vista, was held to > answer Friday to the Superior Court on the charge of forgery. Pankey is > charged with passing a forged check in the amount of $586 on Thos. R. > LAFFOON, a Cottonwood merchant. > J.E. TERRY, the lumber man, who made his home in Sacramento, was called > as > a witness at the preliminary examination before Justice CARR. Terry was > shown the check and he declared that it was a forgery. The check was on > the > D.O. Mills Bank, drawn on Terry and in favor of Pankey. > The story as told by Laffoon was that on the night of January 20th, > Pankey > was playing in a game of "hokey" in Cottonwood. He lost heavily and then > got > Laffoon to cash the check. After Pankey had lost the $586 he went to > Laffoon > and confessed that the check was a forgery, asking for a few days in which > to make the amount good. They met several times by special appointment but > Pankey could not raise the money and the arrest followed. > Lou B. PANKEY has worked for J.E. Terry many years and held a position of > responsibility and trust. He was an inveterate gambler, and that was what > caused his undoing. He has gained his release upon furnishing $1500 cash > bonds. > J.E. Terry has stated that he will do nothing to help his Superintendent > out of the present trouble. He has kept him from going to jail on other > occasions but is determined that the law must now deal with the man. > > Alleged Burglars Under Arrest > WILLOWS (Glenn Co.), February 224 - An excess of stolen booze was > responsible for the capture of two alleged burglars near Germantown > yesterday morning. The fellows were captured in a barn belonging to Claus > BAY, a farmer residing two miles north of Germantown. > About 3 o'clock in the morning as Charles OHRT was returning to his home > from the livery stable in Germantown, he was ordered to stand still by a > voice from the darkness in front of Fred TODT's saloon. Thinking that some > of his friends were joshing him, Ohrt answered back in a jocular manner, > and > without further parley, the bandit began firing. Three shots were fired, > but > none of them hit their mark. Ohrt stood still and saw another man climb > from > the window in the saloon both hurriedly disappeared into the darkness. > Ohrt > gave the alarm and an investigation of the saloon disclosed a full outfit > of > burglar tools with nitro-glycerine and the other implements necessary in a > safe cracker's work. Nothing had been taken but several bottles of liquor. > Constable REHEE took up the chase in the morning, and following a report > brought in by linemen that Claus Rey had been ordered away from his own > barn > by two drunken men, went out there with a posse and captured the men > without > any trouble, as both were too drunk to make resistance. They had evidence > of > their trade on their persons and there is no doubt that they are the men > wanted. > > Resisted Officer > WOODLAND (Yolo Co.), February 24 - The preliminary examination of Dean > McGREW was held before Justice NORTON at Guinea Friday. He was held to > answer, his bonds being fixed at $2000, which were furnished by his > father, > I. McGREW and F.B. HAMBLETON. > McGrew, it will be remembered, got into a difficulty with Constable Byrd > HARRISON, of Guinea, last Christmas. Harrison swore to a complaint > charging > him with resisting an officer. McGrew left the country after the trouble, > but came back on the advice of his attorney to stand trial. > > > > ==== NORCAL Mailing List ==== > Visit the NORCAL Lookup Library NORCAL Library > http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~yvonne/norcallib.html >

~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Family Researcher of "The Last Frontier" Modoc County, California --- Our outgoing mail is checked by ZoneAlarm AntiVirus. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Betty" <betty@unisette.com> To: <NORCAL-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, July 19, 2006 8:05 AM Subject: [NORCAL] Sac Bee Feb 23 1906 > The Evening Bee > Sacramento, Cal. > Friday, February 23, 1906 > Page 6 > > MAY PROSECUTE YOUNG MORRIS AND SUE MacDOUGALD'S ESTATE > Death of Truckee Constable Recalls Wells-Fargo Robbery and Peculiar Mixup > BOCA (Nevada Co.), February 23 - The death of Constable William > MacDOUGALD, > of Truckee, without repaying to the Wells-Fargo Express Company the $300 > which was recovered after the robbery there about a year ago has caused > the > Company to set its agents to work looking for Mrs. CORBY and her son, > Henry > MORRIS, Morris having been charged with the crime. > The young man was arrested at Reno several days after the robbery and > upon > being returned to Truckee led the officers to the spot where he had buried > the treasure, consisting of about $300 in money and several hundred > dollars > worth of jewelry. Satisfied with the recovery of the jewelry and > believing > that the money would be turned over by Constable MacDougald, the Express > Company declined to prosecute young Morris, and after a brief > incarceration > he was released. He is said to have gone to San Francisco, while the > mother, > Mrs. Corby, is believed to be at Chilcoot, a Western Pacific construction > camp north of Reno. > It is believed that the Express Company will prosecute the charges > against > Morris if he fails to make good the missing money, and that it will then > bring an action against MacDougald's estate to recover the money which he > held. > A short time before his death MacDougald said that he would never > surrender the money to the Company unless they prosecuted Morris or else > sued him for the amount. > > MINERS RUSH TO LEWISTON > Nuggets Valued At $500, One Alone Being Worth Nearly Half That Sum, Picked > Up In White Cloud Mine > REDDING (Shasta Co.), February 23 - Henry EHRMANN and E.S. KISE, miners, > have struck a pocket in the White Cloud placer mine, near Lewiston, > Trinity > County, taking out $500 in gold nuggets, one of which weighed over $200 > and > another $50. > The men have a bond on the mine and had been working but two days when > they struck the big pocket. Great excitement was caused in the Lewiston > section and miners and prospectors are rushing to the district to stake > out > claims. > The White Cloud gravel mine is located one mile above Lewiston on the > Trinity River. It was worked over twenty years ago by the White Cloud > Mining > Company of Ohio, which took out $30,000 in one pocket. The mine was > abandoned as worked out many years ago, after it had given up many > thousands > of dollars to the Company. > It is thought by many that the new strike will prove to be a big one. The > gold taken out so far is all large, the nuggets ranging from $1 to $10 in > value. The big nugget found is almost the shape of a man's clenched fist > and > is entirely free from quartz or foreign matter. It is smooth channel gold. > > Is Suspected of Stealing a Watch > WOODLAND (Yolo Co.), February 23 - A one-armed man who gives the name of > Henry WHITE, and who has been peddling peanuts around town for several > days, > was arrested by Marshal GWINN yesterday, charged with entering the home of > Miss Hattie LEE and stealing a watch. > White was seen by neighbors to enter the residence about 10 o'clock, it > is > said. The family were not at home. Some time later Miss Lee went to her > room > and found her watch missing. > In the meantime White is said to have tried to dispose of a watch similar > to the missing one at Gorman's saloon, but failed. He also told Geo. > SCHLOTZ > that a friend of his had a watch for sale. The watch was not on White's > person when he was arrested. > Last night Officer TOBIAS learned that a man tried to dispose of a watch > at McNeil's saloon about 7 o'clock. It is believed that the man was a pal > of > White's and left on last night's train north. White denies taking the > watch > or trying to dispose of it. He says he has no partner. > > DRANK POISON AND MAY DIE > Well-Known Citizen Of Modoc County Wearies of Life and Seeks to End It > After > A Prolonged Spree > CEDARVILLE (Modoc Co.), February 23 - As the result of a drinking spree > and > brooding over trouble, James MILLER, better known as "Uncle Jim," > attempted > suicide a few nights ago at this place, in the Golden Eagle Hotel. > Miller arrived here from Lake City, where he had been drinking, to > continue his spree. Evidently the thought of suicide had been studied over > by him for some time, as he intimated to friends in Lake City that such > was > his intention. But the matter was treated lightly because he was drinking. > After being in this place for a few hours he engaged a room at the hotel, > then went out and purchased eight ounces of laudanum. Upon returning to > his > room he drank the contents of the bottle and went to bed. This quantity of > laudanum together with the liquor that he had imbibed, caused him to > become > nauseated, and repeated vomiting caused most of the drug to be expelled. > Enough remained in his system, however, to render him unconscious, and > the > doctors worked over the case all night. It is feared Miller will not > recover. He has many friends and relatives in this valley. > > Form Company to Mine at Manhattan > GRIDLEY (Butte CO.), February 23 - The mining fever has struck Gridley, > and > the lure of the Nevada deserts is calling to at least two of the citizens > of > Butte. A company has been formed in this place, and will send two > prospectors to Manhattan to search for gold. It is composed as follows: > E.E. > BIGGS, of the Rideout Bank; J.H. JONES, the well-known warehouseman; C.W. > MILLER and A.M. MILLER, of the firm of Miller Bros. They have selected as > their representatives on the ground, Frank KELLEY, of Gridley, and C.W. > SLATER, of Bangor, this county. These two men are experienced miners and > prospectors, Kelley having prospected in Nevada some years ago. The > advance > guard will start for the gold county about March 1st. > > Many New Building > GRIDLEY (Butte Co.), February 23 - A building program of considerable > proportions will be started in Gridley this Spring. In the near future > Edward FAGAN will let the contracts for four fine modern residences on > Hazel > and Vermont Streets in West Gridley, and C.H. BROWN intends to begin the > erection of an up-to-date dwelling for his own occupancy on the east side. > Among others who contemplate building is C.W. MILLER, who plans to erect a > fine home on the outskirts of town later in the season. > > WOULD LIKE TO SEE WOMAN DIE > Lodi Physician Aroused To Indignation By Words And Acts Of Husband Of One > Of > His Patients > LODI (San Joaquin Co.), February 23 - Not far from this place there lives > a > man who would fain poison his wife, it appears. Deep down in his heart he > has a conviction that he would be better off without the one who has > labored > for him and with him for a score of years. So he has declared, says Dr. > GROSSHAUSER. > His name is Jacob HOFFER. He is the father of a young boy who was > recently > sent to the Preston Reform School, having been convicted of stealing > bicycles. The Hoffers have a twenty-acre tract of land south of town, > which > cost them $6000. > Dr. Grosshauser was called to attend Mrs. Hoffer some time ago. He left > medicine and directed the husband to administer the doses. But Hoffer was > too zealous in his construction of the physicians instructions. No sooner > had the physician left the house than he ground up all the tablets and > dissolved them in water, it is said, and then with brutal force endeavored > to force his wife to swallow the drugs. But she was not so weak that her > voice failed her. Her lusty calls brought assistance from neighbors and > Hoffer for the time was forced to desist. > When the doctor made his next visit to the house, Hoffer, he says, > declared that he wished his wife would dit, at the same time pointing > towards the cot upon which his helpmeet lay suffering. Then Dr. > Grosshauser > commenced a rapid fire of questions, and the old man again repeated the > statement, he says. The attending physician now has a trained nurse at the > home of the German couple and makes daily calls to see that his directions > are carried out. > Mrs. Hoffer is critically ill, and it is presumed that her sickness was > superinduced by too strenuous work upon the farm. As is the custom with > the > North Dakotans, the women perform the lion's share of manual labor on the > ranch, and Mrs. Hoffer is no exception to this rule. From morning until > night she has tilled the soil as any hired hand and received less > consideration than such a menial. > Under no circumstances will the poor woman make an incriminating > statement > that her husband may be jailed for his alleged attempt at ending her life. > She holds him in mortal fear. The neighbors are also fearful lest Hoffer > will do them bodily harm, and Dr. Grosshauser is stumped. > Supervisor NEWTON has been asked to provide a cot for the woman at the > County Hospital. > > Noted Violinist in Guise of a Tramp > MARYSVILLE (Yuba Co.), February 23 - A stranger, who easily proves himself > a > violinist of no mean ability, is spending a few days in this city, wearing > the habiliments of a tramp and posing as a hobo in the way of diversion. > The man claims to be Rudolph RABENHORST, of San Francisco, known as one > of > the best concert masters in America. He claims that for a long time he was > the leader of the famous Damrosch orchestra, and later the instructor of > Eugene SCHMITZ, now Mayor of San Francisco. He displays a receipt for a > $10,000 violin which is stored in a San Francisco bank pending his return > to > the bay, which will be by a circuitous route. > > Taken to Oroville > CHICO (Butte Co.), February 23 - W.H. BAZELY, of Chapmantown, who recently > tried to commit suicide by hanging himself with a wire, as told in The Bee > at the time, was taken to Oroville to-day, on a complaint sworn to by his > son, to be examined by a Commission in Lunacy. > > Plunders a Valise While a Prisoner > MARYSVILLE (Yuba Co.), February 23 - After serving 100 days in the County > Jail for the theft of a pistol in this city, Harry GILMORE now finds > himself > in a fair way to go to the penitentiary to expiate a similar offense > committed within the confines of the jail during the period of his > incarceration. > From Sheriff VOSS it is learned that Gilmore, with a number of other > offenders, spent several days last month in the attic of the old portion > of > the jail while some repairs were being made to their usual quarters by the > plumbers and carpenters. While in that apartment Gilmore extracted from a > valise which is stored there, awaiting the return of its owner from State > prison, a number of articles. Some of the property he gave to other > prisoners, but shortly after being released yesterday he was seen to offer > for sale a pair of physician's scales. > Officer McCOY heard of this, and the investigation which followed > revealed > the true state of affairs. If the prior conviction is pressed he will > become > the State's guest. > > Died in Scotland > NEVADA CITY (Nevada Co.), February 23 - News of the death of her aged > mother, Mrs. Margaret FOWLER, was received by Mrs. W.M. HOLMES, of San > Juan. > The end came at Portobells, Scotland. Five daughters are left. The late > County Treasurer of Placer County, John CHISHOLM, was a brother of Mrs. > FOWLER. James CHISHOLM, the well-known merchant of San Juan, is the only > surviving brother. > > > ==== NORCAL Mailing List ==== > Visit the NORCAL Lookup Library NORCAL Library > http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~yvonne/norcallib.html >

I cannot help but comment about the Court Reporter, May Yates. She was a true enigma in Alturas. She was an entrepreneur and was probably the best court reporter in northern California. However, her house and her person were slovenly. She usually wore an old, worn house dress and her appearance would remind you of a "bag lady". Yet her copies of court proceedings were all typed by herself, in her house, and they were the cleanest copies any one could imagine. She cared for her own family and had several kin that lived in her house at odd times. One was Jimmie Cantrall, with whom that I attended school. He was one of the nicest dressed and clean persons that you could meet. Her son in law, Dal Dodge lost several toes while repairing our electrical service lines in the mid-winter. still he was a dandy dresser and a wonderful ballroom dancer. As I said, the family was an enigma. However that was not too strange in Modoc County because there were many "odd families" and many, many, many "odd people" that inhabited my wonderful Modoc County. Ron Morgan THURSDAY JANUARY 30, 1936 COURT REPORTER IS QUARANTINED There can be no court in Modoc for a while. The home of Mrs. May Yates, court reporter is under quarantine. Her daughter, Mrs. Dalles Dodge has scarlet fever. David, the five-year old son of the Dodges was operated on last week for appendicitis. While still at the hospital, he broke out with scarlet fever. It is assumed his mother contracted the disease from him. And his grandmother’s home, where the Dodges reside, is quarantined.

THURSDAY JANUARY 30, 1936 SLEEPING SICKNESS VICTIM DIES Alturas, Calif., January 24 – James M. Moore, 35, of Fairport, who had been in a coma since shortly after Christmas due to sleeping sickness, died at his home yesterday. Moore ate a hearty dinner on Christmas Day and immediately became ill. It was thought at first his illness was due to indigestion, but when he lapsed into a coma, a physician was called and his case was diagnosed as sleeping sickness. For two weeks he could be roused to take nourishment and sometimes answer questions. Later efforts to arouse him were futile, although he would swallow food placed in his mouth. Moore was one of the twelve men in a truck crash three miles west of Alturas on August 2nd last, when five were instantly killed. He suffered bruises. (1:1) Mrs. Mary HANSEN ILL WITH PNEUMONIA Mrs. Mary Hansen, "that lovely little lady, aged 87 years," and mother of Chris H. Hansen of this place is critically ill with pneumonia at this writing. Her son, Dr. Henry Hansen of Ukiah and wife have arrived at her bedside. Mrs. Bertha Warrens of Huntington Beach is expected to arrive today. Friends here are anxiously waiting for word of her improvement and recovery. COURT REPORTER IS QUARANTINED There can be no court in Modoc for a while. The home of Mrs. May Yates, court reporter is under quarantine. Her daughter, Mrs. Dalles Dodge has scarlet fever. David, the five-year old son of the Dodges was operated on last week for appendicitis. While still at the hospital, he broke out with scarlet fever. It is assumed his mother contracted the disease from him. And his grandmother’s home, where the Dodges reside, is quarantined. GEORGE T. CLINE’S HEALTH IMPROVES George T. Cline, city councilman of Alturas and former county surveyor is much improved in health, following his recent illness. While Cline has recurrent attacks of illness, they are not nearly so severe and he states he feels much better. POPULAR YOUNG COUPLE ARE CHARAVARIED Coming as a general surprise is the marriage of Miss Pearl M. Seminario and Willard R. Sweet, on January 24th, 1936 in San Francisco. Miss Pearl is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Seminario. Is a graduate of the Surprise Valley Union High School and also of the Don Lux Beauty College of San Francisco. Willard, but "Bill" to his many friends in Surprise Valley is the eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. A. K. Sweet, is also a graduate of the local high school and of a Barber’s College in the bay region. Tuesday evening, the rattle of the tin cans brought out their many friends, who tendered with a fine "ole time charavari." The crowd was treated and entertained until the wee small hours of the morning. Both of the newly weds are popular young people of Cedarville and we wish to extend our best wishes and may their road over the rough and tugged trails of wedded life be a happy one. MRS. GLADYS BURROUGHS APPOINTED SUPERIOR JUDGE Word has been received that Governor Frank F. Merriam has appointed Mrs. Gladys Burroughs as Superior Judge of Lassen County to fill the vacancy created by the death of her husband, H. D. Burroughs. All Lassen County attorneys joined in the request that the appointment be made. Mrs. Burroughs will serve until the November election. ALTURAS MATRON ESCAPES SEVERE INJURIES Mrs. Georgia Estes, 73-year old Alturas matron, sustained slight bruises and narrowly escaped a serious injury, because she re-registered – as a Republican Saturday. And strange as it seems the only reason she didn’t sustain more severe hurts was because of a Democrat. Mrs. Estes had completed her Republican registration. She started down the stairs. When she reached the turn landing, her galoshes skidded on the tiled landing and she fell heavily to the stairway and started to roll down the stairs. But midway up the stairs came a Democratic newspaperman, C. L. McCracken. He failed to at once recognize Mrs. Estes as a Republican and saved her before she had fallen all the way, by checking her headway fall. Mrs. Estes sustained slight bruises, which is remarkable it is claimed, when it is considered that she had at least five hard falls on the stone steps. NEWS NOTES FROM NEW PINE CREEK (Missing the first part of this paragraph) ill for about four weeks died attune of having his left leg broken – his home at Fairport, California, on Wednesday at 9 P. M. It was first thought that he had sleeping sickness. He was quarantined for that, but later the doctors claimed that this was not the case. Jim Moore was a devoted husband and a real friend. He was an auto mechanic at which trade he had worked for sometime. He had been in ill health for a number of years. The funeral took place from the local Baptist Church and floral offerings were profuse. Walter Fleming had the misfortune of having his left leg broke at the ankle and his left shoulder badly sprained. The accident occurred when his horse slipped on the icy highway. He was taken to the Lakeview hospital. Miss Elma Butler is recovering from a case of mumps. OBITUARY Mr. S. K. Hildebrand, one of the earliest settlers in Surprise Valley, having come here in the Fall of 1876, passed away at Fort Bidwell at five-thirty on the morning of January 15th. He was born December 7, 1844 and lived tot he ripe old age of ninety-one years. Sixty years ago, Mr. Hildebrand came to Fort Bidwell from Jefferson County, Missouri. So far as is known, he was the last of the Civil War Veterans in the entire valley. Mr. Hildebrand out lived his wife by a period of twenty-six years. He is survived by two sons and three daughters as follows: John E. Hildebrand, French Gulch, Calif.; Andrew W. Hildebrand, Lakeview, Oregon; Mrs. Celia J. O’Leary, Fort Bidwell; Mrs. Annie E. Betrant, Waterford, Cal.; Mrs. R. A. Brandley, Oakland; all of whom were able to be present at the funeral services. Mr. Hildebrand has for many years been a member of the Baptist denomination. He was greatly loved and respected by many, many friends, who extend their deepest sympathy to the bereaved members of the family. (4:1) FATHER PASSES Mr. Seyferth, father of L. F. Seyferth of Lake City passed away last Thursday in Richmond and was buried at that place on Saturday. (4:2) ITEMS FROM LAKE CITY Mrs. Gertrude Muzzy was taken to the Modoc General Hospital last Thursday, where she is to receive medical treatment. OBITUARY Charles Franklin Seyferth was born at Eagle Point, Oregon, April 7, 1869 and died January 23, 1936. He came to Surprise Valley with his parents at the age of three years and spent his early years on the ranch now owned by Even Gaustad; he was united in marriage to Miss Mary A. Toney, September 1, 1880 and to this union five children were born, James, of Riverside, Cal., Mrs. Mabel Bacon, Alturas, Cal., Lester, of Oakland and Edward, who died in infancy. His wife passed away in 1898. Later he married Miss Alice Drew, of Fort Bidwell, who survives him. Five children were born to this union, George, Mrs. Violet Howell, Mrs. Godila Stenmark, all of Richmond, Cal., and Mrs. Frankie Smith of Pittsburg, Cal. One son passed away at Weimer in February 1935. He leaves to mourn his loss, three sisters, Mrs. Mary Forward, of Roseburg, Oregon, Mrs. Ettie Roys, Ashland, Oregon and Mrs. Even Gaustad, of this place. He was well known in Surprise Valley, where he will be remembered by many old time residents. He spent 22 years of his life in Richmond, where he held a responsible position with the Certainteed Company, at that place, where he will be sadly missed by his associates. He was a true friend and no one ever came to him for help in vain. His funeral was held at Richmond last Saturday, January 25th. (4:5) ~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Family Researcher of "The Last Frontier" Modoc County, California --- Our outgoing mail is checked by ZoneAlarm AntiVirus.

THURSDAY JANUARY 23, 1936 ALTURAS ATTORNEY PASSES SUNDAY Oscar Gibbons, 56, Alturas, last Sunday succumbed while playing bridge at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Mark Smith in Alturas from cardiac failure. At the time, Mr. Gibbons was playing bridge with P. W. McKenney and Mark Smith, when he slumped over. The Dr. immediately administered a sedative, but within a few minutes Oscar Gibbons had passed to that "undiscovered land, from whose born no traveler returns." Gibbons was a graduate of Stanford and of Stanford Law College. Was assemblyman from 1909 to 1915 from San Luis Obispo County. From 1915 to 1921, he was city attorney for San Luis Obispo. In the spring of 1922he with his family moved to Alturas. Shortly after which being appointed district attorney of Modoc County due to the resignation of Daley B. Robinett. He was elected district attorney in 1926 and served in that capacity until 1930, where since he has been practicing law. From courtroom observations, his greatest plea, was made for John Nelson, Likely rancher, whom he was defending. He is survived by a son, Jack Gibbons, who is at this time a law student at the Stanford University. He also leaves to mourn his passing one daughter, Mrs. Stanley Decious of Alturas. His wife preceded him in death last November 29th, 1935. Obsequies will be held in Alturas, Wednesday, January 22nd at 3:30 p.m. and his remains interred in the Alturas cemetery. (1:1) The obituary, which we promised last week to print of Kirk Hildebrant failed to arrive. Of what little we know of Mr. Hildebrant was that he had passed the four score, one decade and one year and that he served n the Civil War. A son was born at the general hospital in Alturas, California, on January the 9th to Mr. and Mrs. H. Courtney of Eagleville. Mrs. Bertha Davis of this place was operated on at the general hospital in Alturas last Wednesday for a tumor. Fred Reynolds of Lakeview was a business visitor at Reno during the weekend. Charles Decious and son, Tike of Fort Bidwell were Alturas visitors Monday. Mrs. Bayley Dorris of Alturas last Friday, while skiing had the misfortune of breaking her right arm. FINAL TRIBUTE ACCORDED JUDGE H. D. BURROUGHS A bereaved community paid tribute to one of her outstanding citizens – Judge Harry DeForest Burroughs, whose brilliant career of 37 years in the legal profession, including 31 years in public office was terminated a week ago Sunday by death following a heart attack. The funeral services, held in the Methodist Episcopal Church Wednesday, January 8th, were very simple but impressive. They were somehow reminiscent of the life of the 69-year old jurist, who won state-wide renown for his fairness and ability in handling the many and varied problems, which came to him during his long service on the bench. The Rev. R. G. Greene, pastor of the People’s Church at Westwood, delivered the eulogy, while the Rev. E. L. Spaulding of the First Baptist Church of Susanville, read the Scripture. Musical numbers included selections by the Methodist Church Choir and vocal solos by Mrs. C. W. Morrill. The Rev. Lloyd J. Smith conducted the services. The funeral was one of the largest ever held in Susanville, hundreds of friends and admirers from all parts of Lassen County and many sections of Northern California gathered to join with residents of Susanville in honoring the memory of a man who was beloved by all and universally respected for the irreproachable life he led. Hundreds of others throughout the state, who came to know Judge Burroughs during his 27 years as Superior Court Judge and four years as district attorney for Lassen County, were unable to be present in person at the rites but in spirit they were there. Members of the Lassen commander of the Knights Templar, dressed in lodge regalia, served as honorary escorts, while other Masons attended the services in a body. The Edenholm Chapel vox, enhancing the beauty of the organ music by providing a pipe organ effect, contributed to the impressiveness of the services. The pallbearers included: Tro Emerson, Wes Emerson and Nolan Hallowell, family relatives; J. A. Pardee, Hardin Barry, and Ben V. Curler, member of the bar. Following the services all that was mortal of Judge Harry DeForest Burroughs was laid in its final resting place in the family plot of the Susanville old cemetery. Interment was under the direction of D. E. Edenholm. Business houses of Susanville were closed for two hours during the funeral and schools dismissed during the afternoon as an expression of respect for Judge Burroughs. The courthouse was closed during the afternoon. (3:3) The fact that the earth was created in six days proves definitely that it wasn’t a government relief job. CARD OF THANKS We want to thank all the people who so kindly helped us in our recent loss of our dear mother and grandmother, especially those who brought the beautiful floral offerings. Mr. and Mrs. Steward and family Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Steward and family Mr. and Mrs. George Weilmunster and family Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Steward and family Mr. and Mrs. Bide Steward and family Mr. and Mrs. Marion Steward and family ALTURAS ITEMS Junior Ebbe, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Ebbe this week is ill with Scarlet Fever. Merle Royce was operated on for appendicitis last Thursday. Dorothy Muria, nine-year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lario Muria of Eagleville was operated on at the hospital in Alturas last week for appendicitis. Mr. and Mrs. Denzel Steward and sons and Mr. and Mrs. Harley Steward of Sacramento came up to attend the funeral of their grandmother, Mrs. Jeanette Steward. On the way home Monday morning, they collided in the fog, with George Heard near the Soldier Creek Schoolhouse, damaging the Steward car quite badly and Mrs. Denzell and sons were hurt some, but not seriously. Mrs. Rose Jacob is quite ill with Rheumatism. Mrs. Gertrude Muzzy also has been ill for the past two weeks. ITEMS FROM LAKE CITY Seldom, if ever has it been our lot to record the death, in such a short time of two such dearly loved women, as Mrs. Grace Carter and "Grandma" Steward. "Grandma" as, she was lovingly called by everyone, was one of the dearest women we have ever known. For the past twenty-four years, we have known her, the past six intimately. One reason we always loved her so dearly, was her ready appreciation of a joke and living in the belief of "letting the sunshine through." She was truly one of God’s handmaidens. In sickness or death, she was the first to answer the call for service. We’ve wondered many, many times just how many or our present day men and women in this vicinity "Grandma" Steward helped bring into the world. Many the times we’ve been told "Grandma" was sent for and the Doctors Roads were bad and many the time Dr. Stork beat the Doctor, but never "Grandma" Steward. After the death of "Grandpa" Steward over 10 months ago, "Grandma" was never the same. She seemed to live only for the blessed meeting Over There. For the past three weeks loved ones knew the end was not far off, as her heart was badly affected. Everything that loved ones could do was gladly done, but Friday morning, January 17, she passed peacefully away to join the loved ones Over There. Her funeral was held at the Baptist Church Sunday with Elder Griffith assisted by Rev. Virgil Vinyard preaching the funeral services. Elder Griffith took as his text that beautiful verse from the eleventh Chapter of Saint John, "I an the Resurrection and the Life." Her grandsons, Russell, William Pearl, Junior, Bruce Jr., and Robert Steward and Allen Weilmunster acted as pallbearers. She was laid to rest by the side of her husband, who passed away last March. She leaves to mourn her passing, five sons, Pearl, Marion, Oscar, Bruce and Bide Steward and one daughter, Mrs. Cora Weilmunster, twenty-two grandchildren and four great grandchildren and one brother in the east as well as numerous friends. She was almost seventy-eight-years old. "May the dear Lord be with you "Grandma" as you were with your fellow man." (4:6) ~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Family Researcher of "The Last Frontier" Modoc County, California --- Our outgoing mail is checked by ZoneAlarm AntiVirus.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 16, 1936 COPIOUS RAINS BRING MUCH NEEDED MOISTURE HEAVIEST SNOWFALL IN HISTORY WEDNESDAY Tuesday evening from 6:00 p.m. until Wednesday morning at 6:00 a.m. two and twenty-five hundredths of moisture fell in Cedarville as recorded by the T. H. Johnstone Company weather bureau. During their 50 years of recording data on the weather, the above is the greatest for one single night. Thirteen inches of heavy wet snow was also recorded. Telephone and electric lines are down at the present and roads are blocked in every direction. ALUTRAS NOTES John Gloster and Mary Arbolad were married Sunday in Reno. Lila Smith, 11-year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Smith died Sunday night at the hospital of a streptococcus infection following an attack of measles. (1:2) Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Bonner have a 7-1/2 pound daughter born Friday morning at 3 o’clock. MRS. T. F. HEARD PASSED AWAY IN ROSEBURG Friends and relatives have received the sad news of the death of Mrs. T. F. Heard, which occurred on December 24, 1935, at Roseburg, Oregon, following a major operation in a hospital at that place. Nettie Miller, who was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Sam Miller, was born north of Lake City, December 20, 1866. She was married to T. F. heard on December 5, 1885. On this date there was a double wedding, Mary Jane Heard, sister of Mr. Heard and R. E. Jones were also wed. Mr. and Mrs. Heard celebrated their Golden Wedding last December. Four sons were born to them, Noel of Ashland, Oregon, Cowin of Looking Glass, Oregon, Neal also of Ashland, who is in St. Luke’s Hospital in San Francisco, recovering from a serious illness and has not been informed of his mothers death. Brooks passed away at Lake City in 1908. Besides the husband, she leaves three grand sons and three brothers, Hebron Miller of Junction City, Calif., Meager Miller of Stonyford, Calif., Melvin Miller of Eagleville and two sisters, Mrs. Mettie Biggerstaff of Willows, Calif., and Mrs. Ettie Garrett of Eureka, Calif. There are also a number of cousins, nieces and nephews. Mrs. Heard became a member of the Baptist Church many years ago. She was always a faithful Christian worker and always happy when doing something for others. Only a part of her married life was spent in Surprise Valley. She loved the Oregon country and always returned after a brief visit here. The funeral took place at Looking Glass. (1:4) COUPLE ARE WED IN CEDARVILLE SUNDAY A home wedding was solemnized at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Guy W. Gooch in Cedarville last Sunday, January the 12th and at which time, Guy Winifred Gooch and Miss Thelma Elaine Welch of Alturas were married. Rev. Virgil Vinyard officiating. The groom is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Gooch and a graduate of the Surprise Valley Union High School and at this time is an employee of the Shell Oil Company as salesman. The bride is a popular Alturas girl. The record along with their many other friends in Surprise Valle, wish them happiness and success throughout their married life. Born in Albany, California, January 4th, 1936 to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Moore of that place, a daughter, Hallie Elizabeth. Mr. and Mrs. Moore are well known in Surprise Valley having taught at the Surprise Valley Union High School for a time. NUBIEBER DIPHTHERIA CASE FOUR OTHERS SUSPECTED Diphtheria has made its appearance in Nubieber, with one adult proven case and four others under suspicion. Harold Majors has been ill with Diphtheria for a week and was reported this week to be making progress toward recovery. All the suspected cases were placed under quarantine by Dr. E. W. Thomas as a precautionary measure against spread of the disease. – Bieber Gazette NEWS NOTES FROM NEW PINE CREEK James M. Moore is reported as very ill at his home at Fairport. Together with other ailments, he seems to have a slight attack of sleeping sickness. Mike Capik, Willow Ranch farmer and dairyman is reported as very ill. CATTLE BUYER IS HURT IN CRASH Cyrus D. Pinneo, a cattle buyer from Sacramento, well known in this region, was seriously injured Monday afternoon when an automobile in which he was riding, went off the highway and hit a tree about six and a half miles east of Burney. It was raining and visibility was very poor. State Traffic Officer, A. Gloster of Bieber, patrolling his beat, came along a few minutes later and saw Pinneo staggering on the road holding a hand over one eye. Gloster took Pinneo to Fall River Mills and turned him over to the care of Dr. O. M. Hanna. Pinneo had cuts across the top of his head that took sixteen stitches to close and a cut under one eye that required six stitches. Constable Oscar Kinyon started for Sacramento with Pinneo Monday evening. The body of Pinneo’s car was flattened down like a squeezed accordion and the one-piece top, about level with the hood. – Big Valley Gazette FORMER MODOC MAN FACES TWO CHARGES Red Bluff, January 9 – Harvey Nurss, formerly of the Alturas district was arrested here yesterday by traffic officers on the charge of driving a car while intoxicated. When he was brought to the county jail, a Modoc County warrant charging theft was served on him by Sheriff J. N. Froomes. Sheriff John Sharp of Alturas advised the local officers, Nurss had left with a radio being purchased under contract with his payments long overdue. Mark Fitzgerald, local resident suffered a slight stroke last Sunday night, but at this writing is greatly improved. FORT BIDWELL PASSES WEDNESDAY Kirk Helderbrant (Hildebrandt) of Fort Bidwell passed away last night at his home at that place. His obituary will appear next issue. (4:5) ITEMS FROM LAKE CITY Mrs. GRACE ESTES CARTER PASSES ON WEDNESDAY Last Wednesday, January 8, the many friends of Mrs. Grace Carter were relieved to know that her poor tired body was at rest. For many months, we who had loved her have known ‘twas only a little while she would be with us in life, but her sweet and loving ways will remain with us forever. Mrs. Carter was a sufferer of the dread disease cancer, she having one of the Liver and one of the bowels. During all her long months of suffering, she was an exemplary patient, never complaining or becoming cross with anyone. Her family was devoted to her and when Mr. Carter saw it was impossible for her to receive the care at home that he wished her to have, he moved her to the General Hospital in Alturas, where she remained for over three weeks under the constant care of doctors and nurses. Her funeral was held Friday P.M. at the S. D. A. Church with Rev. Vinyard officiating. Mr. and Mrs. Groome of Alturas singing the beautiful hymns she loved so well. Relatives came from Alturas to bid her farewell. Mrs. Carter was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church and had been for over thirteen years. Lovely floral offerings covered the casket and a beautiful wreath on a stand was the offering of the Lake City school children, Mrs. Carter having been their teacher about four years ago. Even the elements seemed to mourn her passing as it rained most of the day and hard all afternoon. Mrs. Grace Estes Carter was the second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Estes and was born in Alturas, January 15, 1888. She received her elementary schooling in Alturas, graduating in June of 1904 under Mr. R. T. Taylor. She spent the next four years in the Modoc High School, where she graduated in 1908. In the fall of 1908, she entered the State Normal School at San Jose, where she graduated in 1910. She spent several years teaching and during one of the years, 1912-1913, she met her future husband, Charles Carter, while teaching at Lake City. They were married in 1915. To this union were born Ray, age 20, Alice, 18, Norma, 16 and Marian, 14. Besides the immediate family, she leaves her aged parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Estes, one brother, Lance, a sister, Alice and numerous uncles and aunts and cousins. God be with you, dear old friend and schoolmate and may we meet in that "beautiful city over there." (4:5) "Grandma" Steward is still reported quite ill. Mrs. Charles Aikins and W. S. Painter are also on the sick list. Miss Betty Ward fell on the ice and cracked a bone in her arm. Dr. Kennedy dressed the injury and Betty will wear splints for a few weeks. H. G. Ward left here Saturday for San Francisco to enter the St. Francis hospital. He will have his hand rebuilt while there. "Grandma" McCulley, who has been visiting for several weeks with her daughter, Mrs. G. G. Ward, near Fort Bidwell, has left to visit with relatives at Cedarville. From there she will return to her home at Lakeview, where she will spend the balance of the winter. A little bird told us that wedding bells would ring here at Lake City before long. Well girls, this is Leap Year, so use your privilege. FORT BIDWELL HIGHLIGHTS Mr. and Mrs. Ed Peterson recently returned from Washington, where they went to spend the holidays with their daughter, Mrs. Johnnie O’Neil. William Sweeney, a Surprise Valley pioneer has been seriously ill, but at this writing, we are glad to state he is slightly improved. ~~~~~~ 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 2, 1936 Mrs. Eppa Coffman of Likely underwent an operation on her foot today. Dr. Waldo Pate was her physician. Hal Morgan, Alturas, left today by auto for Lewiston, Montana to visit his father. He received the sad news that his father was ill and the ailment has been diagnosed as cancer of the stomach. Dave Beebe who is confined at the hospital in Alturas is critically ill with pneumonia and today is passing the crisis. TULELAKE SHEEPMAN FACES DEATH CHARGE Yreka, December 31 – District Attorney James Davis stated today that charges of negligent homicide have been filed in Dorris Township against Frank E. Johnson, a Tulelake sheepman, as a result of the death of Elmer Rock, 65-year old resident of Tulelake. Rock died December 22nd in a Klamath Falls hospital from injuries suffered the preceding day, when he was struck by a machine driven by Johnson in front of his own home. (1:4) FAMILY REUNION Christmas Day was an eventful one at the Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Cummins home in Cedarville, for on this day a family reunion was held, with all of the immediate family present to enjoy the bounteous dinner. Mr. and Mrs. Homer Beeson and family of New Pine Creek, Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Hays of Cedar Pass and Miss Irma Cummins of Bieber were all present at the time. Miss Irma at this time last year was in London, England on an extended trip in the Orient. Lee Heryford and Al Baty motored to Wall Canyon Monday, where they went to look over some stock in that vicinity, that had not been brought in at this time. They expect to return today. Mrs. Clara Phillips and daughter of Redding are visiting at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wada (Wade) Williams in Alturas. APPENDICITIS OPERATION Buddy Simson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Bert Simson of this place was operated on at the General Hospital in Alturas last Saturday. Fandango Pass is reported closed this week. Tuesday morning a large band of cattle were driven over the pass, thus wallowing the snow and mud so as to make it impassable for cars to travel this route. NEWS NOTES FROM NEW PINE CREEK Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Sears of New Pine Creek, were blessed with the arrival of a baby boy, born December 13th, 1935. Franklin Cloud and family from Woodland are visiting relatives and friends here. Mrs. Cloud was the former Miss Genevieve Shaffer of Fairport. Walter Carlson and family of Westwood were up for Christmas. They brought with them, Miss Dorris Dick, who recently underwent an operation in San Jose. Miss Dick is now the picture of health and we hope she continues to enjoy her usual good health. Charles Vincent took his young son to Oakland one day last week, where he is receiving eye treatment under the care of a specialist. Ralph Alexander accompanied them and will pay his folks a brief visit. ITEMS FROM LAKE CITY Aunt Nannie Daniels left here the first of the week. She was improved in health, but will spend some weeks in a lower altitude. The many friends of Mrs. Charles Carter regret to learn that she is very low at the General Hospital in Alturas. The George Sweeney family, have all been down the flu the past week. Mrs. Mae Seyferth’s twin sister has been spending the holiday season at the Seyferth home. Miss Dorothy Gloster of Alturas is confined to the Woodland Hospital this week with an attack of erysipelas. Dave Beebe was taken to the General Hospital in Alturas last Saturday suffering with a siege of Pneumonia. At this writing, we do not have any report on his condition. Mrs. Harry Wandling of Alturas, who for the past three weeks has been confined to the Woodland Clinic, is reported improving at this time. LIKELY STOCKMAN MARRIED AT RENO John L. Nelson, 46, stockman from Likely, California, who was recently acquitted in the Modoc Superior Court on a cattle theft case was married to Miss Ruth Smith, 18, of Alturas, California, at Reno, Nevada, on December the 29th, 1935. NEWSY ITEMS FROM NEW PINE CREEK Mr. and Mrs. Louis Jennings and little daughter, spent X-mas with relatives here, returning the next day to their home in Medford, accompanied by Mrs. Jennings’ mother, Mrs. Sadie Keller, who may spend the balance of the winter in the Oregon City. Mrs. Babe Curry was down from the Pine Creek Hydro plant Sunday. She reported 18-inches of snow from the power plant as far down as Mrs. Anna Schrowder’s home. A heavy snowfall on Burney Mountain last Saturday evening, blanketed the ground some 12-inches deep. In New Pine Creek some four and a half inches of snow fell. In Cedarville 2-inches covered the ground. Six-inches of snow is reported on Sugar Loaf hill and in the Davis Creek vicinity. A heavy rainfall in the Sacramento valley took place last Saturday night. THURSDAY JANUARY 9, 1936 NEWLYWEDS ARE TAKEN FOR A RIDE SUNDAY A real "old time" charivari party was in session last Sunday evening, when a number of the younger folks of Alturas treated Mr. and Mrs. Hubert M. Dorris to a charivari. Hubert M. Dorris, 31 and Miss Carrol Cook were married in Reno on January the 2nd, 1936. The charivari crowd were taken for a hay wagon ride, that wound up at the Brass Rail, where the crowd was treated. Their many friends wish them success and happiness through their married life. Fred Hill was taken to Alturas for medical examination last Monday. Rev. Vinyard took Mr. Hill over. FIRST NEW COMER ARRIVES FOR YEAR OF 1936 Mr. and Mrs. Leithead Sweeney, are the happy parents of a six and a half-pound daughter, born at their home in Cedarville, cal., on January 6th, 1936. This happens to be the first birth in Surprise Valley for the New Year. Congratulations are in order and "Doc" is busy handing out the cigars to their many friends. SUPERIOR JUDGE H. D. BURROUGHS OF LASSEN DIES Susanville, January 6 – H. D. Burroughs, serving his fifth term as judge of the Superior Court of Lassen County, died at his home here yesterday following a heart attack. The deceased, one of the best known jurists of the northeastern section of the state, had been critically ill but two days although he had a heart affliction of several years standing. The funeral will be held Wednesday afternoon under Masonic lodge auspices with services in the Masonic Hall followed by interment in the family plot in the Susanville cemetery. Judge Burroughs was aged 70 years and during his career had seen Susanville grow from a small isolated county seat to a bustling lumber manufacturing center. He leaves his wife, Gladys Burroughs, two daughters, Jean Burroughs and Mrs. A. G. Breitwieser, Jr., the latter wife of a Susanville businessman; and a son, Spencer S. Burroughs of Sacramento, attorney for the state water resources division. (1:4) S. W. "Dad" Miller, supervisor from District No. 3 of Modoc County is on the sick list this week and was unable to attend the meeting of the Modoc County Board of Supervisors Monday. Ervin Hill, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Ervin Hill of Cedarville was taken to the county hospital Monday for medical treatment. Miss Emma Ennis is employed as office clerk for Dr. Waldo Pate in Alturas. A suit was filed in the Superior Court this week by Oscar Gibbons, representing C. M. Johnstone vs. E. E. Woodruff for the payment of a note made on January the 1st, 1931. Buddy Simson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Bert Simon of this place was taken to the hospital last weekend in a serious condition. Buddy was operated on for appendicitis recently and was reported to be on the mend, but a sudden turn for the worse, resulted in returning him to the general hospital in a serious condition. Lester Vernon of Lake City was appointed constable of the place by the Board of Supervisors of Modoc County at their meeting Monday. Vernon succeeds Charles Carter as constable, who resigned recently. YOUNG HURRICANE SWEEPS THROUGH SURPRISE VALLEY (HEADLINE) TREES, BARNS, ELECTRIC POLES, FENCES, ROOFS, CHIMNEYS SUFFER SATURDAY With the electric wires humming, the limbs of the trees falling, amid the roar of "Boreas" blasting forth, brought havoc to the vicinity of Cedarville Friday night and Saturday morning. After the wind had subsided somewhat Saturday morning, various Cedarvillities were busily engaged in cleaning up the debris. About noon on Saturday, the velocity of the wind again increased and this time several trees, in the Cressler Park fell across the wires of the California Public Service Company’s lines, which took down three poles in the park lane and interrupted the electric service in Cedarville for a period of an hour and 15 minutes. A barn belonging to Mrs. Emma Crowley was literally picked up, moved several feet and crushed before the elements. The Service Garage had a portion of its roof removed. George Miller’s grocery also suffered the loss of several sheets of roofing. This side of Lake City, the wind took down a mile or so of fencing at the ranch belonging to Brig Seyferth. Thirty-three trees were blown down in Cedarville, along with two at the John Dyke ranch south of town and four at the Chris Hansen ranch. Quite a number of fruit trees were blown down in the Lake City section it is reported. The big locust tree in front of the Locust Club came down and other trees had to be braced, in order to keep them standing. Ed Van Dorn lost several big panes of glass from his window. Martin Espil had to remove a tree in order to get into his garage. The new blacksmith shop at the Frank Kerr ranch was twisted and turned. Jess Stiner lost a string of fencing. This along with other violence, which up to this time has not been reported, is the result of one of the worst storms that ever struck this section of the valley. No one, is reported to have been injured, in the falling of the limbs or other debris flying through the air. The weather has again settled and this morning (Tuesday) a fine carpet of snow is slowly mantling the ground in Surprise Valley. ITEMS FROM LAKE CITY The wind sure acted maliciously here last Saturday. Most of George Heard’s fence on the west side of the road was blown down. The barn at the William hays ranch was almost demolished, part of the roof of the barn on the Bennett place, occupied by Ray Coatney, was blown away. A large tree in Dick Jacob’s yard blew over demolishing the chimney, windows were blown out, trees blown down at various places, barn doors blown off and a general good time was had by Mr. Wind. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Aikins, John Largent, Harve Darst, Mr. and Mrs. V. Coppedge and son and Mr. and Mrs. C. V. Muzzy were Alturas visitors Saturday. We do not think any will care to make another trip across under similar weather conditions. The Aikins machine collided with a Union Oil truck, tearing one fender off of the car and shaking the occupants up considerable. Mr. and Mrs. Muzzy were shoved of the road, over a culvert into the gutter, by a woman road hog. Mr. Muzzy giving her over half of the road, but she wasn’t satisfied and took it all with the above results. The Muzzys were pulled back on the road by the highway snowplow truck. "Grandma" Steward is reported quite ill at her home north of Lake City. Her son, Pearl and his son were over from Willow Ranch Saturday, to see her. Mr. Joshua Streif returned home Sunday from Modesto, where he has been visiting with his son, Robert and family. A friend of Robert’s brought him up returning the same day. NEWS NOTES FROM NEW PINE CREEK We failed last week to get the news of the wedding of Mr. and Mrs. Warn Atkinson. Warren is well and favorably known here and is a graduate of the new Pine Creek Modoc branch high school. Heartiest Congratulations folks and may your journey through married life be one round of pleasure, happiness and success. FORT BIDWELL HIGHLIGHTS Jack Smith’s many friends regret to hear of his misfortune in breaking three bones in his ankle, while tobogganing. We are sorry Jack could not resume his studies in the Fort Bidwell high school. Miss Georgia Baty and Ralph Peterson surprised their friends by being married in Vancouver, Washington, December 21, 1935. The are now receiving congratulations and best wishes from their many Fort Bidwell friends. Mrs. Stewart Schick of Alturas is spending a short vacation visiting with her parents in Salt Lake City. ~~~~~~ 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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Lake County Examiner – Lakeview, Oregon – July 13, 2006 Vern L. Hill Vern L. Hill, 82, passed away Friday, June 30, 2006 in Bend eight days following the death of his wife, Lillian R. Hill in Lakeview. Vern was born Oct. 25, 1923 to Charlie and Hattie Hill in Cedarville, Calif. He was the youngest of six children. He was raised a cowboy in Surprise Valley and on the west side of Goose Lake near Lakeview. In January 1943 Vern entered the U.S. Army and served in Gen. Patton’s Fourth Army, Third Armored Division, as a tank driver during World War II. He was twice wounded, awarded the Purple Heart with one Oak Leaf Cluster, and was honorably discharged from active duty in October of 1945. Vern married Phyllis Meyer of Alturas, Calif. in April of 1945, and the couple returned to Modoc County where they worked on the Ed Hill Ranch near Cedarville. They moved to Alturas in 1949 and their only child Becky was born in July. When they left Surprise Valley, Vern put away his saddle and began working for the Coppedge family at the Mountain Lilly Dairy (now where K & K Produce is located) and later he worked for Crater Lake Creamery out of Klamath Falls as Modoc County’s deliveryman. In 1960 Vern was hired by Modoc Sheriff E.R. (Buck ) Server as a deputy and he later served in the same capacity under Sheriff L.E. Harris. For most of Vern’s law enforcement career he was the resident deputy sheriff in Surprise Valley. He retired in 1978 but worked as a cowboy and carpenter when needed by various ranchers and friends in the valley. In 1995 Vern married Lillian R. Lape and the couple retired to Lakeview where they enjoyed 11 years together pursuing their love of hunting and fishing. Vern is survived by his daughter and son-in-law Becky L. and John Dederick of Alturas; stepson Ed Melroy and wife Mary of Visalia; stepson Gene Melroy and wife Lois of Bellevista, Ark.; stepson Chad Gooch of Jackpot Nev.; stepson Vance M. Gooch of Virginia Beach, Vir. Vern is remembered for being hard working, generous, and honest, always ready and willing to lend a hand. He was a good neighbor, a loyal friend and a fierce protector of those he loved. We miss him. At Vern’s request, no services will be held but a get together is planned for later this summer in Surprise Valley for friends and family. Contributions in Vern’s memory may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice. Kathleen Frances Ekstrom Kathleen Frances (Kathy-Kate) Morse Harris Ekstrom 85, died at the Lake District Hospital Thursday, June 22, 2006 following a lengthy illness. She was born Dec. 21, 1920 to Frank and Maude (Riley) Morse in Sacramento, Calif. As a young child due to the death of her mother, she and her brother Carl went to live with their aunt Blanch and uncle Buck Page. Kate grew up on the Page Ranch in Eagleville, Calif. She graduated from Surprise Valley High School. Following graduation she married Ross Harris and the couple moved to Willow Ranch. She was preceded in death by her husband Ross due to a motor vehicle accident. Kate then married Rudy Ekstrom. The couple continued to live at Willow Ranch. Following the death of her husband Rudy, Kate moved to Lakeview where she was living at the time of her death. Her hobbies included oil painting, gardening and reading. She was also preceded in death by her parents, adopted parents and brother Carl. Survivors include her brother and sister-in-law Riley and Dot Morse of Moraga, Calif; sons and daughters-in-law Riley and Sheron Harris of Bly, Martin and Lorna Harris of Bly, Tim and Lillian Harris of Lakeview and Rex and Janie Ekstrom of Fruitland, Idaho; nine grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; two step grandchildren, five step great-grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews and many friends. Graveside services will be at the Willow Ranch Cemetery on Saturday, July 15 at 1 p.m. Contributions in the memory of Ekstrom may be made to the Willow Ranch Fire Dept. c/o Bill Carpenter, New Pine Creek 97635 or to a charity of the donor’s choice. Ousley Osterman Huffstutter Funeral Chapel has charge of the arrangements. Obituary Deceased: Kathleen Frances Morse Harris Ekstrom Date of Birth: Dec. 21, 1920 in Sacramento, Calif. Date of Death: Thursday June 22, 2006 in Lakeview Age: 85 Parents: Frank and Maude (Riley) Morse Married: Ross Harris Married: Rudy Ekstrom Survivors: Sons and daughters-in-law: Riley and Sheron Harris of Bly, Martin (Mick) and Lorna Harris of Bly, Tim and Lillian Harris of Lakeview and Rex and Janie Ekstrom of Fruitland, Idaho. Brother and sister-in-law: Riley and Dot Morse of Moraga, Calif. Nine grandchildren, Four great grandchildren, Two step grandchildren, Five Step greatgrandchildren, Numerous nephews, nieces and many friends Graveside services will be at the Willow Ranch Cemetery on Sat, July 15 at 1 p.m. Contributions in the memory of Mrs. Ekstrom may be made to the Willow Ranch Fire Dept., c/o Bill Carpenter, New Pine Creek 97635 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.

Friday, July 14, 2006 Looking Back is a regular feature of the Modoc Record, a weekly newspaper, published in Alturas, California. The following is transcribed from the June 23, 2006 issue. Looking Back 92 Years Ago – 1914 THE BUILDING of the new courthouse in Alturas is quite anm exciting thing. Not only is it keeping the Cantrall Mill at Jess Valley and the Ballard Mill busy, but it is also the center of attraction for sidewalk superintendents. The star of the show is a cement mixer that is run by a gas engine. Nothing like it has ever been seen here before and it is no wonder that large buildings in the big cities ca n be built so rapidly with machines such as this…. Bill Lunsford, one of the popular candidates for Sheriff, is making an extended tour of the county on his bicycle to secure interviews in regard to his political prospects. 72 Years Ago – 1934 THE FOURTH of July celebration is in full swing. In the races yesterday winners were Flashy Babe ridden by Harold Monroe, Snider ridden by Marion Salisbury, and Synfax ridden by Neva Lowell…. Charlie Russell won the bucking contest, edging out Leonard Neva Low Perry Ivory won the cow-horse contest over second place Hippy Burmister. Ivory won the calf-roping event with a 35 second time and Ed Hess won the money in the wild-horse contest. Georgia Troy did a great job entertaining the crowd at the rodeo with songs and banjo playing…. The school districts of Forty-Nine, Gleason Creek, Or,. And Westside have been suspended there aren’t students enough students to continue this fall. 52 Years Ago – 1954 THE MODOC Chamber of has initiated action to request the Modoc Supervisors to change their mind about slicing the County Library budget and closing all the branch libraries in the county…. Mike Morgan has been acclaimed the top rider of the Likely Roping Club Rodeo…. A small tornado whipped the metal roof off the Alturas Building Material Company this week…. ray Brennan has been given the city garbage contract…. Lee Hyde has resigned as manager of the Alturas tigers in order to devote more time to his Little League “Mt. Lily Willies”. 32 Years Ago – 1974 INCREASED CHARGES in the Modoc Medical Center were approved by the Board of Supervisors. Semi-private rooms were raised from $60 to $70 [er day,; private rooms from $65 to $77; and isolation from $65 to $80. The delivery room was increased from $50 to $60; a major surgery (first hour) from $80 to $85. all present rates took minimal increases with the exception of extensive care that was lowered from $90 per day to $80. . Hospital administrator H.G. Erricsson said that the increase reflected inflation factors but are sill in line, or lower, with other hospital rates in Northern California…. A street dance is being planned by the ’74 Fandango Committee on Friday evening, July 5, from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. The dance will be held on North Street, between Court and Main streets and is open to the public free of charge. The Rodeo of 1934 displayed some of Modoc Counties more famous rodeo participants. Charlie Russell rode for many years. He was a small fellow but he had the heart of a tiger. Unfortunately before his career ended he began to ride after some lubrication with booze and it is a wonder that he was not seriously damaged. Perry Ivory was the worlds champ bronco buster in the late 1920’s. Hippy Burmister was a noted rodeo rider but was also a Hollywood movie veteran for action scenes. He was a pretty good sized fellow. Neva Lowell was from Fort Bidwell and she could ride most any horse. I rode against her in a race at one of the later Rodeo’s and because of the good horse I had, won that race. I thought that was quite an achievements winning against Neva. See you all again next week Ron Morgan .

Services for Harold J.R. O'Neil Lifetime Modoc resident and Pit River Tribal member Harold J.R. O'Neil, 74, passed away July 6, 2006 at Mercy Medical Center in Redding, CA. Services for Mr. O'Neil will include a Wake service Friday, July 14 at 5:30 p.m. at Modoc Full Gospel Church, 1010 West Henderson St., Alturas. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, July 15 at 2 p.m. at the Alturas Veterans' Hall, So. Main Street, with burial to follow at XL Cemetery. Mr. O'Neil was born in Lookout, CA on June 20, 1932. He was a veteran of the Korean War, serving with the U.S. Army. He had worked as a farming ranch hand for 50 years in Modoc County and was the father of several children. His wife Terri O'Neil resides in Alturas. The Record will publish further information as it becomes available. Kerr Mortuary is in charge of arrangements. Services for Gilbert L. Conklin A graveside service for lifetime Cedarville resident Gilbert L. Conklin,79, will be held Saturday, July 15 at 2 p.m. at the Cedarville Cemetery. Mr. Conklin passed away on July 11, 2006 at Surprise Valley Hospital, Cedarville, CA. He had retired as a truck driver. He was born in Cedarville on December 28, 1926. His wife Margaret resides in Cedarville. The Record will publish further information in Mr. Conklin's obituary as it becomes available. Kerr Mortuary is in charge of arrangements. Kathleen Morse Harris Ekstrom Kathleen Frances (Kathy~Kate) Morse Harris Ekstrom died at the Lake District Hospital in Lakeview, OR on Thursday June 22, 2006, following a lengthy illness. She was born in Sacramento, CA on Dec. 21, 1920, to Frank & Maude (Riley) Morse. As a young child due to the death of her mother, she and her brother Carl went to live with their Aunt Blanche & Uncle Buck Page. Her brother Carl preceded her in death at a young age. Kate grew up on the Page Ranch in Eagleville, CA. She graduated from Surprise Valley High School. Following graduation, she married Ross Harris and the couple moved to Willow Ranch. Her husband Ross preceded her in death, due to a motor vehicle accident. Kate then married Rudy Ekstrom. The couple continued to live at Willow Ranch. Following the death of her husband Rudy, Kate moved to Lakeview where she resided until her death. Her hobbies included oil painting, gardening and reading. She was also preceded in death by her parents and adopted parents Buck & Blanche Page. Survivors include her brother and sister-in-law, Riley and Dot Morse of Moraga, CA; four sons and daughters-in-law, Riley & Sheron Harris of Bly, OR; Martin (Mick) and Lorna Harris of Bly; Tim and Lillian Harris of Lakeview, OR; Rex and Janie Ekstrom of Fruitland, Idaho; nine grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; five step-great-grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews and many friends. Graveside services will be held at the family plot at the Willow Ranch Cemetery on Saturday July 15, 2006 at 1 p.m. Contributions in the memory of Mrs. Ekstrom may be made to the Willow Ranch Fire Dept. c/o Bill Carpenter, New Pine Creek, OR 97635 or to a charity of the donor's choice. Ousley Osterman Huffstutter Funeral Chapel has charge of the arrangements. Lenore (Nonie) Billingsley Madras, Oregon resident Lenore "Nonie" Billingsley, 75, died June 8, 2006, at Mountain View Hospital at the age or 75. Mrs. Billingsley was born July 20, 1930 in Union, Neb., to Lannie and Lucille (McKernan) Mead. She married Ted Billingsley on Oct. 1, 1945, in Carson City, Nev. Nonie and Ted owned the "Ted and Nonie Café in Canby, CA in the mid 50's and early 60's. She was employed as an office manager for OutWest Sales Co. for many years, in addition to being a wife and mother. Mrs. Billingsley's special interests included square dancing and traveling to Reno. Survivors include her husband, Ted Billingsley of Madras; children, Gloria Hogge of Madras; Lannie Billingsley of Portland, and Sharon Billingsley of Culver; mother, Lucille Mead of New Hampshire; brothers, Kenny Mead of Tucson, AZ and Robert Mead of Mt. Vernon, N.H.; six grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at the family home in Madras on July 22, at 2pm. Arrangements are under the direction of Bel-Air Colonial Funeral Home of Madras. The family asks that donations be made to the Madras Hospice in lieu of flowers. Linley Sherman Easter Alturas resident Linley Sherman Easter, 43, "went away to go fishing with the Lord," on Friday, July 7, 2006. Mr. Easter passed away at his home in Alturas with the comfort of his family and church members close at hand. He was loved by all. His death was due to cancer of the liver. Linley was born on April 19, 1963 in Grand Junction, Colorado, but spent most of his life in Modoc County, where he attended Alturas schools. He was the loving son of Carolyn Jo Easter of Alturas and the late Calvin Linley Easter. "He loved Modoc County and he loved the fishing and hunting. There was no other place like Modoc with Linley," described his mother. He was a person with a good attitude about life and was "always laughing and joking. He had a nice smile and twinkling blue eyes." Linley was a local and long haul truck driver and also was into remodeling and carpentry services. At one time he was married to the former Chris Johnson of Alturas. He was the loving brother of two sisters, Londa Sue Kent of Dewitt, Ark and Loleta Sheryl Eychner and her husband Faron Ray Eychner of Tulare, CA; one brother Terrell Travis Smith and his wife Misty Dawn of Tulare; seven nephews: Sean Adams, Brant Correa, Scott and Greg Kent and Cameron and Jesse Eychner and Terrell Travis Smith, Jr. and four nieces: Collette Vogel and Kayla Lynch, Shayla Smith and Shalene Eychner and many, many cousins and many friends. Visitation will be tonight, July 13 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Kerr Mortuary Chapel, 400 West Second St., Alturas. Funeral services will be Friday, July 14 at 10 a.m. at the Church of the First Born, West Eight and Mill Streets, Alturas. Brothers Phil Sweecy and Don Young will conduct the service, followed by committal services at the Alturas Cemetery "for final rest in Jesus Our Lord." Linley had turned his life toward good things. A potluck dinner will follow at the church house. Condolences may be directed to the family at 1106 West Third St., Alturas. ~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Family Researcher of "The Last Frontier" Modoc County, California --- Our outgoing mail is checked by ZoneAlarm AntiVirus.