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Modoc County Record – June 6, 2006 Vern L. Hill Vern L. Hill, age 82, passed away unexpectedly in St. Charles Medical Center, Bend, Oregon on June 30, 2006, eight days following the death of his wife, Lillian R. Hill, in Lakeview, Oregon. Vern was born in Cedarville, California on October 25, 1923, to Charlie and Hattie Hill, the youngest of their six children. He was raised a cowboy in Surprise Valley and on the west side of Goose Lake near Lakeview, Oregon. In January 1943, Vern entered the U.S. Army and served in General 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, CA, in April 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, OR, 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 a 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, OR, where they enjoyed 11 years together pursuing their love of hunting and fishing. Vern is survived by his daughter, Becky L. Dederick, and her husband, John, of Alturas; stepson Ed Melroy and wife May of Visalia; stepson Gene Melroy and wife Lois of Bellevista, Arkansas; stepson Chad Gooch of Jackpot, Nevada; and stepson Vance M. Gooch of Virginia Beach, Virginia. 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. 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. Tammy Witherspoon Tammy Irene Witherspoon passed away June 30, 2006 at her home in Alturas, CA. She was 44. Tammy was born June 10, 1962 in Lakeview, OR, to Wanda and Ronald Malson. She was the fifth generation on her mother's side of the family. "Some people can say they have four living grandparents. But, Tammy had 11 grandparents; seven living grandmothers and four living grandfathers," described her mother. Tammy was a very loving sweet angel as a child. According to her mother, she never had to scold her. She always wanted everyone to be comfortable and happy around her. She loved the small town atmosphere and could become friends with anyone she met. Tammy would help everyone and anything. She had a heart of gold. Tammy attended schools in Alturas and Klamath Falls, OR. After graduating from Modoc High School in Alturas, she worked at the Modoc County Library with the late Betty Chism. She completed training as a Certified Nurses' Aide, and worked at Warnerview Convalescent Hospital in Alturas for a time. She and Mark Witherspoon were married in 1984 in Alturas. Tammy is survived by her mother Wanda Gloster, Alturas; step-father Jerry Gloster of Tualatin, OR; her son Michael Witherspoon of Boulder City, NV; daughter Amber Witherspoon, Boulder City, NV; all of her loving friends and her estranged husband Mark Witherspoon of Boulder City, NV. Tammy was predeceased by her birth father; her grandfather Vance Thomason of Alturas; grandmother Carra Thomason of Alturas and uncle David Thomas of Alturas with whom Tammy was very close. Memorial services will be held Sunday, July 9 at 1p.m. at the Kerr Mortuary Chapel in Alturas. Following the service, everyone is invited to the home of Wanda Gloster, 110 East 14th St., Alturas, to honor Tammy's life. Those who wish may direct memorial contributions in Tammy's memory to a heart or lung society. Lydia Maria Cuebas Pitre-Wrye Alturas resident Lydia Maria Cuebas Pitre-Wrye, passed away of natural causes at her home on Saturday, June 24, 2006. She was 69 years of age. A Committal Service was held on Wednesday, July 5 at 9 a.m. at the Alturas Cemetery. Pastor Bruce Blum of the Seventh Day Adventist Church conducted the service. Lydia Maria Cuebas Pitre was born in San Sebastian, Puerto Rico on April 13, 1937. She received her education in San Sebastian. She also earned her surgical technician license. She married Mario Ortiz in New Orleans, Louisiana in late 1956. She worked in a private medical office as a medical assistant in New Orleans, then later was a surgical technician at Baptist Hospital in Nashville, TN. She relocated to Alturas, CA 15 years ago, when one of her three sons moved to Alturas. She chose to be independent and treasured the peacefulness of living alone, but remained close to her family. She was a loving and supportive mother to her three sons. Lydia was also a dear grandmother and a great-grandmother. She loved spending time with her children, grandchildren and loving her great-grandchildren. She loved baking cupcakes for children in her apartment complex and baking cakes for adults who knew her in the community like Brown's Pharmacy, now Alturas Pharmacy, friends Norman and Joy for example, and many more, especially on their birthdays and just to say thank you. "I loved the corn bread my grandma made for me and the butter cookies," shared grandson Forest Ortiz "Wherever we go, there you are in our hearts with our smiles and in our tears," said grandson Nathanial Ortiz. Grandson Mario E. Ortiz, III, described, "After all the things that I have been through in my life, my grandmother was there to lift my hope up. She is in my heart and everybody else's heart. Rest in peace, always loved by your grandson." Her husband Mario passed away on December 22, 2003. She is survived by three sons, Mario Ortiz, Jr. of Crescent City, CA; Norman Ortiz of Wasco, CA and Luis Ortiz of Santa Cruz, CA; sisters TiTi Cuebas, Georgia, U.S.A.; Aida Cuebas, Puerto Rico; granddaughter Vera Ortiz, Japan; grandsons Mario Ortiz, III, and Forest Ortiz of Crescent City, CA; Nathaniel Ortiz, Watsonville, CA; granddaughter Memory West, Scotts Valley, CA; grandsons Benjemin West and Nigel West of Aptos, CA; great-granddaughters Kyla Lusk, Scotts Valley, CA and Alysa Ortiz, Crescent City; Riley Ortiz, Chowchilla, CA; Leilani Ortiz, Watsonville, CA; great-grandsons Preston Miller, Shawn Miller of Japan and great-granddaughter Noelle Miller, Japan. Memorial contributions may be directed to Adventist Frontier Missions, P.O. Box 346, Berrien Springs, Michigan 49103. Services were under the direction of Kerr Mortuary, Alturas. . Jesse Merl Prosser Jesse Merl Prosser died July 1, 2006 at his home in Tulelake, CA. He was 90. Services will be held at Kerr Mortuary Chapel in Alturas on Friday, July 7 at 10 a.m. with burial to follow at the Alturas Cemetery, with military honors provided by the Alturas Veterans' Groups. The family invites all friends and neighbors for fellowship and sharing at Mr. Prosser's home in Tulelake beginning at 3 p.m. He was born August 28, 1915 in Salina, Kansas. He was 19 when he went to work in the oil fields in Bakersfield, CA. Jesse continued to work his way north to Modoc County, where he held various jobs. Mr. Prosser worked in the potato harvest in Tulelake, at the Long Bell Lumber Co., in the peat bogs near Likely, CA and as a ranch hand. He met Margaret Ina Kelley while working on the Kelley Ranch in Alturas. They were married in Reno, NV in 1941. Mr. Prosser enlisted in the U.S. Army on March 21, 1941, and served in the South Pacific. He was wounded in action in New Guinea in 1943 and received an honorable discharge on June 12, 1945. Mr. Prosser was awarded a homestead in Tulelake in 1946, where he and Margaret farmed and raised their family and helped to build a community. He turned the farm over to his sons, John and Frank, in the late 1970s and continued to be involved 9in the family farm operation until his death. Mr. Prosser enjoyed being with his family and friends, and he was a dedicated fisherman. He is survived by his sister Nettie Sullivent; half-brother Charles Prosser, and his children Judy Prosser Craft of Palo Cedro, CA; John and Peyton Prosser of Tulelake, Betty and Chet Smurzynski of Palo Cedro, and Frank Prosser; and Frank's fiancée Jeri Ringulet of Tulelake. He is also survived by grandchildren Kendra Ayers, Joby Smursynski, Kelly Wardall, Kristy Smurzynski, Katie and James Prosser; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife Margaret Ina Prosser and sister Violet Amy Davis. Memorial contributions may be made to the Klamath Water Users Association, 2455 Patterson St., Klamath Falls, OR 97603. Bobby D. Jacobsen Bobby D. Jacobsen, of Cheyenne, Wyoming, passed away February 24, 2006 at United Medical Center-West in Cheyenne. Mr. Jacobsen spent most of his growing up years in Canby, CA and graduated from Modoc Union High School in 1958. He was born September 15, 1940 in Spokane, WA. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jens and Marge Jacobsen, and a brother Dean Jacobsen. Mr. Jacobsen worked as a Heavy Equipment Mechanic in his early years on Dworshak Dam, Orofino, ID; as a Foreman for Union 76, Rawlins, WY; the last 20 years were spent as a Mine Maintenance Superintendent for FMC Gold, Gabbs, NV, Pegasus Gold, Zortman, and Anaconda, MT and retired from Coeur d'Alene Mining Company, Lovelock, NV, May 2001. After retiring, he enjoyed helping his daughter Patricia, with her business. He is survived by his wife Bonnie of Cheyenne, WY; two sons and a daughter-in-law, Robert Jacobsen of Cheyenne, and Thomas and A'lesha Jacobsen of Carlin, NV; two daughters and a son-in-law, Janet and Eddie Crago of Goose Creek, S.C., and Patricia Russell of Baggs, WY; a brother and sister-in-law, Howard and Betty Jacobsen of Anderson, CA; a sister and brother-in-law, Judy and Dick Kinne of Lewiston, ID; mother-in-law Wayve Goings of Red Bluff, CA; nine grandchildren, one great-grandson, several nieces and nephews, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, cousins and one aunt and uncle. Memorial services will be held on Monday, July 10, at 11 a.m. at the Seventh Day Adventist Church in Alturas. In lieu of flowers, friends may contribute to Meals on Wheels or the charity of their choice. ~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Family Researcher of "The Last Frontier" Modoc County, California --- Our outgoing mail is checked by ZoneAlarm AntiVirus.

Herald & News – Klamath Falls, Oregon – July 5, 2006 Jesse Merl Prosser Jesse Merl Prosser died July 1, 2006, at his home in Tulelake, Calif. He was 91. Services will be at the Kerr Mortuary, 400 W. Second St., in Alturas, on Friday at 10 a.m. Burial will follow at the Alturas Cemetery. Following services, the family invites all friends and neighbors for fellowship and sharing at Mr. Prosser's home in Tulelake beginning at 3 p.m. He was born Aug. 28, 1915, in Salina, Kan. He was 19 when he went to work in the oil fields in Bakersfield, Calif. He continued to work his way north to Modoc County, where he held various jobs. Mr. Prosser worked in the potato harvests in Tulelake, at the Long Bell Lumber Co., in the peat bogs near Likely, Calif., and as a ranch hand. He met Margaret Ina Kelley while working on the Kelley Ranch in Alturas. They were married in Reno, Nev., in 1941. Mr. Prosser enlisted in the U.S. Army on March 21, 1941, and served in the South Pacific. He was wounded in action in New Guinea in 1943 and received an honorable discharge on June 12, 1945. Mr. Prosser was awarded a homestead in Tulelake in 1946, where he and Margaret farmed and raised their family and helped to build a community. He turned the farm over to his sons, John and Frank, in the late 1970s and continued to be involved in the family farm operation until his death. Mr. Prosser enjoyed being with his family and friends, and he was a dedicated fisherman. He is survived by his sister Nettie Sullivent; half -brother Charles Prosser, and his children Judy Prosser Craft of Palo Cedro, Calif., John and Peyton Prosser of Tulelake, Betty and Chet Smurzynski of Palo Cedro, and Frank Prosser; and Frank's fiancee Jeri Ringulet of Tulelake. He is also survived by grandchildren Kendra Ayers, Joby Smurzynski, Kelly Wardall, Kristy Smurzynski, Katie and James Prosser; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife Margaret Ina Prosser and sister Violet Amy Davis. Memorial contributions can be made to the Klamath Water Users Association, 2455 Patterson St., Klamath Falls, OR 97603 ~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Family Researcher of "The Last Frontier" Modoc County, California --- Our outgoing mail is checked by ZoneAlarm AntiVirus.

I would like to know if any one has any knowledge and/or information on the PRATT family? Somehow I have Phillip Norman Jensen 30 Sep 1938 Male Pratt Modoc (CBI) with two different mothers – see the reports below. If any one could be of assistance, please contact me. Thanks, and may you have a wonderful 4th of July. Billie Descendants of Florence Myree Pratt Generation No. 1 1. FLORENCE MYREE3 PRATT (GRANT2, WILLARD1) was born October 23, 1912 in Alturas, Modoc County, California, and died October 13, 1999 in Turlock, California. She married MR JENSEN. Notes for FLORENCE MYREE PRATT: Florence Myree Jensen Former Alturas resident Florence Myree Jensen passed away October 13, 1999 at Brandel Manor Convalescent Hospital in Turlock, Calif. She was 86 years of age. Services were held at graveside on Monday, Oct. 18 at 2 p.m. at Turlock Memorial Park. Born and reared in Alturas, Mrs. Jensen left Alturas in 1941 to help her husband on their dairy ranch in Stevenson until 1961. She settled in Turlock in 1965 and with her husband, operated Jensen Realty from 1965 until 1982. She was a member of the Nazareth Lutheran Church of Turlock. She is survived by her two sons Philip N. Jensen of Rio Vista, Calif. and Robert Jensen of Modesto; sister Mildred Jones of Alturas; brother Virgil Pratt and sister Hedge Styler, both in Oregon. She is also survived by six grand children, 15 great-grandchildren; and three great-great grandchildren. Modoc County Record - October 21, 1999 More About FLORENCE MYREE PRATT: Burial: October 18, 1999, Turlock, California Census 1: 1920, Parker Creek Township Census 2: 1930, Age 17 Census 3: 1930, Alturas, Modoc County, California Census 4: 1930, Born CA-CA-CA Census 5: 1930, Daughter Census 6: 1930, Single Education: 1932, Modoc Union High School Graduate Nickname: Flossy Children of FLORENCE PRATT and MR JENSEN are: i. PHILLIP NORMAN4 JENSEN, b. September 30, 1938, Modoc County, California. ii. ROBERT JENSEN. Descendants of Flossie May Pratt Generation No. 1 1. FLOSSIE MAY3 PRATT (THOMAS E2, CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS1) was born June 17, 1918 in California. She married AL JENSEN October 27, 1934 in Reno, Washoe County, Nevada. Notes for FLOSSIE MAY PRATT: Date: Fri, 27 Jan 2006 15:39:50 -0800 (PST) From: "Ronald S. Morgan" <edron00@sbcglobal.net> To: CAMODOC-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [CAMODOC] Looking Back Friday, January 27, 2006 Looking back is a regular feature of the Modoc County Record, a weekly newspaper published in Alturas, California. The following is transcribed from the December 29, 2005 issue. Looking Back 74 Years Ago – 1931 A LIST of top grade students according to their class was compiled just before Christmas and includes Biology, Jean Blevins; science, Ruth French; chemistry, Harry Williamson; physics, John Nylander; Latin II, Barbara DeCamp; Latin I, Paul Baker; bookkeeping/shorthand, Flossie Pratt; typing, Helen Dedenbough; English I, Mildred Berry; Spanish I, George Laird; vocational civics, Beulah Clark; geometry, Jean Blevins and Harold Kauffman; history, George Laird; civics, Alberta Dunlavey; Algebra I, Mildred Berry; Algebra II, Maxine Dooley. More About FLOSSIE MAY PRATT: Census 1: 1920, Adin-Lookout, Modoc County, Californias Census 2: 1930, Age 12 Census 3: 1930, Alturas, Modoc County, California Census 4: 1930, Born CA-OR-CA Census 5: 1930, Daughter Marriage Notes for FLOSSIE PRATT and AL JENSEN: SURPRISE VALLEY RECORD - CEDARVILLE, MODOC COUNTY, CAL WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 1934 Married in Reno, Nevada, October 27, 1934, Miss Flossie Pratt and Al Jensen, both of Alturas Cal. More About AL JENSEN and FLOSSIE PRATT: Marriage: October 27, 1934, Reno, Washoe County, Nevada Children of FLOSSIE PRATT and AL JENSEN are: i. PHILLIP NORMAN4 JENSEN, b. September 30, 1938, Modoc County, California. Notes for PHILLIP NORMAN JENSEN: CABI JENSEN PHILLIP NORMAN 9/30/1938 M PRATT MODOC JENSEN ROBERT LEE 8/4/1941 M PRATT SAN JOAQUIN ii. ROBERT LEE JENSEN, b. August 4, 1941, San Joaquin County, California. Notes for ROBERT LEE JENSEN: CABI JENSEN PHILLIP NORMAN 9/30/1938 M PRATT MODOC JENSEN ROBERT LEE 8/4/1941 M PRATT SAN JOAQUIN ~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Family Researcher of "The Last Frontier" Modoc County, California --- Our outgoing mail is checked by ZoneAlarm AntiVirus.

Saturday, July 01, 2006 Herald & News - Klamath Falls, Oregon Obituaries July 1, 2006 CANTRELL Leota Cantrell, 79, died June 29, 2006, in Alturas, CA. She is survived by her daughters and son-in-law: Sheila and Lamont Green, of Redding, CA; Randy Nelson, Tulelake, CA; brothers: Gayland Thompson, of MN; David Thompson, of TX; Douglas Thompson, of San Francisco, CA; grandchildren: Kelly, Candace, Kary, Lisa, Sean and Brian; great grandchildren: Alexie, Makenzie, Tyler, Brittany, Tyler, Collin and Spencer. Service arrangements will be announced by Eternal Hills Funeral Home. ~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Family Researcher of "The Last Frontier" Modoc County, California --- Our outgoing mail is checked by ZoneAlarm AntiVirus.

CORRECTION Elsewhere in this issue is an announcement of the birth of a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Albert Tandy. The already printed item stated that the birth took place in Cedarville, which is erroneous, as the babe was born at Alturas. BEEBE IMPROVES DIVING BELL Los Angeles, December 7 – Dr. William Beebe tonight predicted his famous batospheres would dive to the ocean’s deepest point, 35,500 feet, off the Island of Guam. Only further perfection’s are needed, said the famous deep sea diver, for deeper dives, which the odd steel balls, in which he already has descended 3000 feet off Bermuda. Beebe, here to lecture on the light-carrying fish found at great depths, said that at 3000 feet he saw a 6-inch fish swallow another fish three times its size. Born – in Cedarville, California, December 8, 1935, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Wheeler, to Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Wood, a daughter. Joe Simms of this place is reported quite ill and unable to be around. Simms is 83 years old and is one of the early pioneers of this valley. Born – in Cedarville, California, December 9, 1935, to Mr. and Mrs. Kesner Perry, a daughter. ITEMS FROM LAKE CITY V. H. Childs took Mrs. Nadine Daniels and Mrs. Roy Hobbs to Ashland last Thursday night, they having received a telegram that Noel Heard was seriously ill at that place. Heard had been taken to San Francisco before they arrived however, so they returned home at once. Heard is a son-in-law of Mrs. Daniels and is well known here. Another old landmark is a thing of the past here, that being the old saloon building formerly owned by William Winner. William Hays bought the building from Mrs. Jeddy Brown and moved it to his ranch where he will make it into an up-to-date chicken house. Pat Campbell has been taken to an Alturas hospital, where he will be treated for after effects of a severe case of flu. Mrs. Minnie T. Heard and Mrs. Carrie Poore attend a meeting of the County Board of Education Saturday. NEWS NOTES FROM NEW PINE CREEK A very serious accident came very near happening to five New Pine Creek people last Saturday night. All five had an experience that they will not forget as long as they live. Bob Moore, driver of the car, Echo Haines, Joy Lewis, Henry Tuxhorn and Vernon Barceloux were returning from the box factory. Everything went well until they came to the turn in the road this side of the Fleming ranch, when their car left the road, plunged through the fence and scattered people right and left. Bob was the only one left in the car when it turned upside down. Barceloux was the only one that seemed to be badly injured and it is feared that he has either badly wrenched or broken back, being seemingly paralyzed from the hips down. Another automobile wreck took place last week. Al Cummings was towing a model T Ford from Lakeview, with Casey Stanley at the wheel of the "Lizzie." It seems Cummings signaled for a stop, which Casey failed to heed. The Ford smashed into the rear of Al’s machine and in his haste to get clear, Al roared ahead causing the "Lizzie" to roll over a few times. Though somewhat disgruntled and shaken, Casey was uninjured. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Carlson of Susanville came up recently with Miss Dorris Dick, who was operated on sometime ago for goiter. Miss Dick is getting along nicely but has to go back tot he hospital another time before she is discharged. DECEMBER 18, 1935 John Benner, Gerlach resident, who underwent an operation at a local hospital, was reported yesterday as showing marked improvement. – Nevada State Journal, December 15th. Mrs. Charles Carter of Lake City was taken to the County hospital for medical treatment. Earl Daniels motored her over. Jerry Howard, a resident of Modoc sometime ago and an employee for Frank W. Caldwell, for a time, is wanted by Seattle police, according to information received by the sheriff’s office this week. In last week’s issue of the record, there appeared the announcement of Kenneth Moore’s marriage to Georgia Harper. At this time we were under the impression that the new Mrs. Moore was a Chico girl, but since found out that she is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Harper of Adin. Mrs. Josephine Ballard, of Alturas, who has been in the Southland for medical treatment returned to her home last Saturday. Albert Tandy was in Alturas Sunday, visiting with his wife and new daughter, Ellen Alberta at the county hospital. NEWS NOTES FROM ALTURAS Born in Alturas, California, December the 15th, 1935 to Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Simson, a son, (John Richard). Mrs. Simson before her marriage was the Miss Iva Ballard, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Ballard of this place. George Pierce, manager of the Smith Auto Company is in Sacramento this week, at the bedside of his brother, who is critically ill at that place. Hilyard Powers was operated on in San Francisco, last Wednesday for appendicitis. He is reported as getting along nicely. Born in Alturas, December 17, 1935 to Mr. and Mrs. S. Austin a 10-pound son. Both mother and babe are getting along nicely. ALTURAS DOCTOR WILL ENTER PLEA Dr. E. B. Smith, 83-year old former Alturas physician was scheduled to be arraigned Friday in Federal Court, before Judge Harold Louderback on charges of sending narcotics through the mail. Dr. Smith, who for the last year has lived in the Veterans Home at Yountville, was an army surgeon in the Spanish-American War. Five years ago when he retired from active practice he was a physician on an Indian Reservation near Alturas. Assistant United States Attorney G. B. Hjelm indicated he would recommend probation for Dr. Smith. The indictment charges the doctor sent narcotics through the mail on June 20, 1934, July 5th and July 6th, 1934, from Alturas to John Briscoe of Seattle. ITEMS FROM LAKE CITY Mrs. Charles Carter was taken to the General Hospital in Alturas, Monday, where she could be under the constant care of a physician. Earl Daniels took her over in his machine. Mrs. Oliver Carter has gone back to childish things and is enjoying a case of measles. Last Wednesday evening, Mr. and Mrs. V. H. Childs and Miss Barbara Hobbs went to Lakeview to the Marius Theatre. Coming home, they were unable to make it over Fandango Pass. They first tried Cedar Pass without chains, then back to Alturas for chains and then tried the mountain, but became stuck. They had to spend the night on the road, arriving at Cedarville about 9:30 Thursday morning. Fortunately Mr. Childs had installed a heater in the car and none suffered any ill effects of the trip. It is an experience they do not wish to go through again. NEWS NOTES FROM NEW PINE CREEK Vernon Barceloux, who was badly hurt in an auto wreck near the Fleming Ranch recently, was taken to the Lakeview Hospital, where everything possible is being done for him and it is hoped that he will soon be on the road to recovery. Two of his brothers were up to see him for a few days from Woodland. Casey Stanley, who was knocked senseless by an old "Tin Lizzie" rolling over him a few times recently, was laid up for several days with a badly sprained ankle. We are glad to note that he is up and able to work at his trade again. Stanley is a painter and decorator. THURSDAY DECEMBER 26, 1935 J. P. FARLEY, WELL KNOWN HERE, PASSES IN ILLINOIS TUESDAY J. P. Farley, a former freight and passenger agent of the Western Pacific working out of Reno, passed away last Tuesday, December the 17th at Gallesburg, Illinois. He with his brother, E. E. Farley of Portola were enroute to Dubuque, Iowa, to attend the funeral of their mother at that place, when death overtook him. Farley was well known in Surprise Valley and during the past few years maintained a concession at the annual Surprise Valley, Modoc County Fair and at Reno. Farley was a resident of Beckwith. (1:1) Floyd Iverson, 25, son of Neils Iverson of Bieber and Miss Margaret McKown, 26, both of Alturas were quietly married in Reno, Nevada, last Saturday. Born in Cedarville, California to Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Cockrell, a son. (NO DATE WAS GIVEN) Mrs. Herb Woods is quite ill this week. MODOC JURY FREES LIKELY STOCKMAN The trial of John Nelson held in Superior Court last Wednesday for the rustling of a seven-month old calf, belonging to P. S. Dorris of Alturas, resulted in acquittal for the plaintiff in the action. The jury deliberated for two hours and a half and casting six votes before the acquittal was made. The first vote showed that nine were for acquittal and three for conviction. Following votes resulted in 11 to – for acquittal, after which a later vote was unanimous for the freeing of Nelson of this charge. Oscar Gibbons and Jake Sharp represented Nelson, while District Attorney Wylie represented the state. Most of the jurymen, were men who in the past and at this time been engaged in the stock business or connected with it in some manner. Ed Hill, who some months ago had the misfortune of having his horse fall with him and sustaining a broken leg, is again able to be about on crutches. The injured member is healing nicely, although Ed says that it is pretty hard to run a race on crutches. MRS. EVERSON SUCCUMBS AFTER LONG ILLNESS Mrs. Luella Virginia Everson, aged 83-years, died at the General hospital in Alturas, December 15, 1935. Mrs. Everson fell and broke her hip several months ago and has since endured much suffering and been confined to the hospital. Mrs. Everson was the widow of the late Charles Everson, druggist of Alturas and a sister of the late Dr. A. Gibson. Since her husbands’ death, she has made her home with the Gibsons. She had lived in Alturas for 35 years. She was a good woman, kind neighbor and friend and had the good will of all who knew her. Private funeral services were held from the Kerr Chapel, December 17th at 10 o’clock, after which the body was taken to Reno, Nevada, for burial on December 18th. (1:4) DOUBLE WEDDING IS SOLEMNIZED In Reno, Nevada, on Saturday, December the 21st, Miss Marie Espil, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Martin Espil, was married to Mr. Ray Henderson of Alturas. At this same time, Estle Argabright and Miss Genevieve Meyers, both of Alturas took the marriage vows. Miss Espil is a graduate of the Surprise Valley Union High School and of the Armstrong Business College in Berkeley and has proved a capable stenographer in the Modoc County Farm Advisor’s office during the past two years. Henderson is employed as an automobile salesman in an Alturas agency. Aragbright is the popular proprietor of the S. and A. Service Station in Alturas and his bride is a popular Alturan. The record extends congratulations and wishes the best of luck and success tot he newlyweds, over the rough and rugged seas of matrimony. PROMINENT JUDGE PASSES Judge Duncan of Klamath County passed away at Klamath Falls last Saturday. His remains were shipped to Russelville, Kentucky, where interment will be made in the family plot. (6:2) JUDGE JAMISON CONGRATULATED ON 80TH BIRTHDAY Judge F. M. Jamison was receiving congratulations on December 10th, the occasion being his 80th birthday. Judge Jamison is in splendid health and Modocans are very proud of him and his splendid record not only in Modoc, but throughout the state. He is reckoned one of the state’s leading judges. THURSDAY DECEMBER 26, 1935 (PAGE FOUR WAS THE ONLY PART OF THIS NEWSPAPER) ITEMS FROM LAKE CITY Aunt Nannie Daniels has been quite ill the past few days. Mrs. Minnie T. Heard held her Christmas tree and entertainment last Friday night. A number from here went down and all report enjoying it very much. A doe was caught in the wire at the Mickle Place and had to be killed. The meat was distributed to various families by Judge Franklin. A Petition is being circulated for the appointment of Lester Vernon as constable for the Lake City Township. ANTIQUE CLOCK The D. S. Denehy Company has on display at this time, probably one of the oldest time-keepers in the valley. This clock was given Mr. and Mrs. Charles Chambers as a wedding present in 1876. The pendulum is of a small round ball attached to a string, which regulates the speed of the antique. It has many other features that will attract the eye of the connoisseur of antiques. If you are interested call and see it at Denehys. ~~~~~~ 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 WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 4, 1935 ALBERT TANDY IS DAD We note a more sprightly stride these days when Albert Tandy, Ag. Teacher of the Surprise Valley Union high School is going about his work and we believe this is evidence by the fact that Albert is now the father of a fine seven and a quarter-pound baby girl, which the stork left at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Tandy in Cedarville, California on December the 1st, 1935. Both mother and babe are reported doing well. Born in Cedarville, California, December 4th, 1935, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Wheeler to Mr. and Mrs. Myron Quirk of Lake City, a daughter, weighing eight pounds. FORGER IS RETURNED TO MODOC Deputy Sheriff Ray Tierney returned last Thursday with his prisoner, Robert Higert, who was apprehended in Van Buren, Arkansas. Higert was wanted by the Modoc officials on a forgery charge. Upon his hearing, he plead guilty to forging Miss Anna William’s name to an $8.50 check early last spring. Upon his arraignment, he was sentenced to from 1 to 14 years in San Quentin. Sheriff Sharp left yesterday morning with the prisoner for San Quentin, where he will be checked in to pay his debt to society. Higert was a sewing machine mechanic and was quite well known in the valley. ITEMS FROM LAKE CITY Measles are prevalent in Lake City at present. The following families having one or more cases. Earl Daniels, John Vernon, C. V. Muzzy, John Largent, Sam Streif and L. Seyferths. The cases we have seen are in a very mild form and children do not seem so very ill. Mrs. Charles Carter is reported to be about the same. NEWS NOTES FROM ALTURAS Mrs. R. L. Gritton of Alturas was operated on at the General Hospital Friday for abdominal troubles. The A. J. Cantrall family held a thanksgiving reunion at the K. of P. hall in Alturas, with 30 of the family attending. Born in Alturas, California, November the 27th, 1935 to Mr. and Mrs. Dudley McGrath, a son. TRAIN ON FIRE AT 87-MILE PACE Gallup, N. M. Nov. 21 – the Santa Fe streamlined Super-Chief train attempting to make a record from Chicago to Los Angeles, caught fire at an 87-mile pace, seven-miles west of here last night. Railroad officials are making an inspection to determine the cause. Eight coaches of the train had two-inch flat spots on the wheels, resulting from the emergency stop. Lair Gentry of New Pine Creek is in Cedarville this week visiting with his sister, Mrs. Georgia Stanley and family. Born – at Long Beach, California November 28, 1935, to Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Rice Jr. (nee Aline Hudspeth), a boy – John Hershel Rice, III, weight 7-pounds. NEWS NOTES FROM NEW PINE CREEK Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Smith of Alturas, spent Thanksgiving at the home of Smith’s mother, Mrs. Della Smith, in New Pine Creek. ALTURAS MATRON PASSES Mrs. Flora May Gibbons of Alturas passed away at her home there, on Friday, November 29th. Mrs. Gibbons died shortly after returning from San Francisco, where she has been under medical treatment for sometime. She leaves to mourn her passing, her husband, Oscar Gibbons; one daughter, Mrs. Doris Decious and one son, Jack Gibbons. Obsequies were held from the Gibbons home Monday, December 2nd and the remains were laid to rest in the Alturas cemetery. (2B,3) Judge Kennedy is stepping "high, wide and handsome," this morning, with a big smile on his face and from appearances, it seems that the stork left at the Kennedy home, a fine big 10½-pound son. The babe was born Thursday, December the 5th, 1935. We’ll be expecting the cigars in the near future. FUNERAL FOR MONROE DORTON, NOVEMBER 26TH Obsequies for Monroe Dorton were held last Tuesday afternoon with a large cortege of friends escorting the remains of this popular young man to his last resting place. FUNERAL RITES WERE HELD FOR JOHNNIE SEMINARIO NOV. 27TH Funeral services for Johnnie Seminario, hunting victim, were held Wednesday morning, November 27th, from the St. James’ Catholic Church here, when Requiem Mass was celebrated for the repose of his soul, Father O’Toole officiating. The funeral was largely attended by friends and neighbors from far and near. The High School faculty and students attended in a body. The floral offerings were abundant, silent tributes for the departed and sincere sympathy for Mr. and Mrs. Seminario and family in their bereavement. (2B,4) Mrs. Eula Shaw of Bieber succumbed to an apoplectic stroke, at her home in Bieber last Saturday. Mrs. Shaw at the time of her death was 67 years old and had spent 50 years on their farm north of Bieber. (2B,6) WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 11, 1935 BARTENDER KNIFED IN BRAWL AT ALTURAS INN Gil Smith, a bartender in the Pioneer Club in Alturas was knifed last night in a drunken brawl by Henry Smirl. Smith suffered a laceration about 2-inches long on the left side of his body, but will recover. Sheriff Sharp was called to the scene and shortly later he arrested Smirl, who is now in the County Bastille under a $250.00 nail and charged with assault with a deadly weapon. FORMER EAGLEVILLE TEACHER MARRIES Comes the announcement in the Nevada State journal of the marriage of Kenneth S. Moore, 29, to Georgia Harper, 22, of Chico on Saturday, December 7th at Reno. Moore is well acquainted in Surprise Valley, having acted in the capacity of principal of the Eagleville Grammar School for a period of two-years. LOOKOUT MATRON PASSES Mrs. Max Green of Lookout, passed away at that place last Thursday. Her funeral was held Friday. (1:2) MEASLES ARE PREVALENT IN MODOC COUNTY Each year an epidemic is prevalent in Modoc County and this year it seems to be measles, mumps and scarlet fever. However the outstanding ailment at this time is the measles. In the Cedarville Grammar School, 31 were absent Monday, out of the 64, that attends this school. School has been dismissed for the week, but will again be in session this coming Monday. In the Alturas School, 104 were reported absent last Friday and the grammar school at that place has been closed for the week. Several cases of mumps are reported in the Fort Bidwell locality. And in the Adin section, a case of spinal meningitis is reported, along with the measles. RIGHT JUST AS DEADLY AS LEFT WHEN IT COMES TO PENMANSHIP Most of us folks have an awful hard time trying to write, with either one hand or the other, but not so with Mrs. Ella C. Sloss, deputy County Clerk. Mrs. Sloss is a natural "left-hander" but when it comes to "pushing the pen" it comes just as natural for her to use her right hand, while writing, as it is her left. She says that if she really wants to concentrate while writing, the left hand is the best to use, but upon copying and general business writing, Mrs. Sloss uses either hand. This habit of using either the right or left hand while writing was formed many years ago, while Mrs. Sloss, (at that time, Ella C. Rachford) was teaching school in Surprise Valley. Years ago, it was considered a defect in the pupil, when learning to write they used their left hand. The teachers’ would "spat" their hands with a ruler, when they caught a youngster using their left hand while writing. Not so with Mrs. Sloss for she taught them to use either the right or left hand. Writing with both hands is an accomplishment that few people acquire throughout an entire lifetime and barring some serious accident tot he writing hand. Yesterday, Mrs. Sloss had an injured finger on the right hand but this never bothered her to any extent, for her left hand was busily engaged, while signing claims and doing other work about the Clerks’ office. CATTLE RUSTLERS ARE DENIED PROBATION WEDNESDAY Pat Harkins and Sam Scott, who were charged with the theft of a calf belonging to P. S. Dorris, appeared before Superior Judge F. M. Jamison this morning for their hearing. The probation committee refused their plea for probation and they received a sentence of one year in the county jail and five years on probation. BILL HARPER IS VICTIM OF GUNSHOT WOUND ADIN MAN IN SERIOUS CONDITION IN ALTURAS HOSPITAL Bill Harper, 20, son of Mr. and Mrs. George Harper of Adin is now in the General Hospital in Alturas, following a serious injury, while hunting geese in Big Valley last Saturday morning. Harper with his brother-in-law, were on their way to the hunting grounds, in their car, when they came upon a band of geese on each side of the road. Their idea was to run their car up to where the geese were, then stop it quickly and jump out and get a shot. This they did, but the shotgun, which was between them lying on the seat, in some manner had the hammer pulled back and the jar exploded the shell. The entire load of the shell hit Harper in the hip, narrowly missing the hip bone, going above the kidney and coming out close to the spine. The entire load of the shell passed through Harper’s body, including the wads and making a clean wound, the hole, of which was over an inch and three-quarters in diameter. It is, what a person might call a lucky accident, for the load did not hit any bones. Harper has now passed his fifth day in the hospital and reports at this writing that he has more than an even chance. We indeed feel sorry for his parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Harper and we sincerely hope that he recovers from this horrible accident. Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Stiner returned from a trip to San Francisco last week, where Mrs. Stiner had been consulting a specialist. Born near Canby, California December 5, 1935, to Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Smith, (nee Miss Nana Leonard) a daughter. FORMER VALLEY RESIDENT DIES IN MARYSVILLE William Howard Stevens, son of the late Ward S. Stevens and his wife of Eagleville, brother of Mrs. Lillian F. Gibson, Mrs. Ellen Vaughn, Mrs. Maud Abramsky, Everett Stevens, Charles Stevens and Marie Hawkins, died at Marysville Sunday night and was buried at Cedarville Thursday at two o’clock from the Methodist Church, Rev. Vinyard officiated. He was 67 years old and had lived in California all his life. He had many friends among the people of Surprise Valley and will be missed by all who knew him. (1:5) VALLEY PEOPLE VISIT UKIAH Chris Hansen, accompanied by his mother, Mrs. Mary Hansen, returned last Wednesday from Ukiah, where they had spent sometime visiting with Dr. Henry Hansen of that place. Chris tells us while there, he had the pleasure of taking in one of the modern wrestling matches – the kind where one of the wrestlers makes a dive at your middle and if you are in the way – well, it’s just too bad. Holds of any description are not barred – and believe you me, Chris says, that they are plenty rough with each other, that is the wrestlers are. Both Chris and his mother report a very enjoyable trip to the coast. RETURNS FROM TRIP TO KANSAS CITY Miss Margaret Hussa, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Hussa, who for the past few months has been visiting with friends and relatives in Kansas City, Kansas, returned to San Francisco last Friday, where she is visiting with relatives for a short time. Her mother, Mrs. Hussa, started for that place this morning, but on account of the heavy snowfall on Cedar Mountain was forced to return to her home in Cedarville. CARD OF THANKS We wish to thank our friends and neighbors for their kindness and consideration during our recent sorrow. Their expressions of sympathy were deeply appreciated and gratefully acknowledged. Nina E. Dorton Mr. and Mrs. Charles Dorton Mrs. Clara Branson CARD OF THANKS We extend our heartfelt thanks and appreciation to the friends and neighbors who so kindly assisted us during our late bereavement in the death of our beloved son and brother, Johnnie; also for the many beautiful floral offerings. Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Seminario Pearl Seminario Mitchell Seminario ~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Family Researcher of "The Last Frontier" Modoc County, California --- Our outgoing mail is checked by ZoneAlarm AntiVirus.

Lake County Examiner – Lakeview, Oregon – June 29, 2006 Lillian R. Hill Lillian R. Hill, 85, passed away on Thursday, June 22, 2006 at the Lake District Hospital following a brief illness. Lillian was born March 19, 1921 in Neodesha, Kansas to Fred and Mary (Hill) Zillner. She was raised and educated in Neodesha where she graduated from high school. She was married to Floyd Lape in 1958. Lape died in 1988. The couple came to Lakeview in 1963 where Lillian worked for the Lakeview Building Material and she also ran the restaurant at the bowling alley. Lillian became famous for her pies and pie crust. The couple moved to Coos Bay in September of 1966 and then moved to Prineville in 1987. Lillian cam back to Lakeview in 1990 and she was married to Vern Hill in 1995 in Alturas. The couple came to Lakeview in 1996. Lillian enjoyed fishing, hunting, card playing, crossword puzzles and she was an avid golfer. Survivors include her husband Vern of Lakeview; two sons, Gene Melroy of Bellevista, Ark. and Ed Melroy of Visalia, Calif.; four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; one stepdaughter, Becky Diederick of Alturas; one brother, Lawerence of St. Joe, Mo. and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by three sisters and two brothers. At the request of Hill public funeral services will not be held. Private interment will take place at the family plot in the Sunset Cemetery. Contributions in the memory of Hill may be made to the Lake County Memorial Heart Fund, c/o Jim Lynch, 620 N. 1st St., Lakeview 97630 or to a charity of the donor’s choice. Ousley Osterman Huffstutter Funeral Chapel has charge of the arrangements. Deceased: Lillian R. Hill Date of Birth:March 19, 1921 in Neodesha, Kansas Date of Death: Thursday, June 22, 2006 at the Lake District Hospital Age: 95 Parents: Fred and Mary (Hill) Zillner Married: Floyd Lape in 1958. Vern Hill in 1995 in Alturas Survivors: Husband: Vern of Lakeview Sons: Gene Melroy of Bellevista, Ark. and Ed Melroy of Visalia, Calif. Four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; one stepdaughter, Becky Diederick of Alturas; one brother, Lawerence of St. Joe, Mo. and many nieces and nephews At the request of Hill public funeral services will not be held. Private interment will take place at the family plot in the Sunset Cemetery. Contributions in the memory of Hill may be made to the Lake County Memorial Heart Fund, c/o Jim Lynch, 620 N. 1st St., Lakeview 97630 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.

Gary Lloyd McKay Services for former Modoc County resident Gary Lloyd McKay were held at Taft Church of God on Friday, June 23, at 11:00 a.m. Interment followed at Westside District Cemetery in Taft, CA. Gary was born November 11, 1940 to Lloyd and Leone McKay in Fargo, North Dakota. He passed away June 20, 2006, in Bakersfield, CA. He is preceded in death by his mother, Leone Simmons; step-father, Hank Simmons; father, Lloyd McKay and his twin brother, Larry McKay. He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Donna McKay; his six children, Lisa Walton and husband Wally, Melissa Ridenour and husband Donnie, John McKay, Jimmy McKay and wife Nora all of Chico, California, Becky Martin and husband Dusty and Chuck McKay and wife Lindsey all of Taft; his 20 grandchildren, Tommy, Holly, Hailey, Heidi, Nick, Jason, Justin, Cassie, Carli, Dylan, Kyle, Cody, Kylee, Morgahn, Brian, Derek, Owen, Gwen, Abigail and Allyson; nieces, Debbie, Kathy and Terry, as well as many lifelong friends. Gary was raised in Westwood, CA and he lived there until he was 17, when he joined the U.S. Navy. He served in the Vietnam War and retired in 1985, after 21 years of serving his country as a Machinist and Company Commander. Gary moved to Taft in 1989 with his wife, Donna and his two younger children. Gary retired from Universal Technical Services in 1998, where he worked for 10 years as a plant operator. He moved "up north" to Modoc County for five years, but then returned to Taft to be closer to his family. Gary was an avid fisher and hunter and he loved to collect old cars. He was at every car event in Taft area and traveled to car shows. He was very proud of his 1964 Wildcat that he built himself. He enjoyed playing pool and he looked forward to playing at the "rec" every morning. He also was very patriotic and was involved in the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the Disabled American Veterans. While in Alturas, he served as Senior Vice Commander (1999) and Commander (2002) for the D.A.V. Chapter 113; VFW Post 3327 Trustee, (2001-2002); and Sergeant at Arms (2001-02) for American Legion Post 163. For information contact Basham Funeral Care at 661-873-8200. Death Notice Lydia Wrye Alturas resident Lydia Wrye, 69, passed away at her home on Saturday, June 24, 2006. Kerr Mortuary is caring for arrangements. A Committal Service of her cremains will be carried out on Wednesday, July 5 at 9 a.m. at the Alturas Cemetery. Born in San Sebastian, Puerto Rico on April 13, 1937, she had moved from Tennessee to Alturas, CA about 15 years ago. She is survived by three sons, Mario Ortiz of Crescent City, CA; Norman Ortiz of Wasco, CA and Luis Ortiz of Santa Cruz, CA. She also has numerous grandchildren. ~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Family Researcher of "The Last Frontier" Modoc County, California --- Our outgoing mail is checked by ZoneAlarm AntiVirus.

Hi Marilyn, How are you? We have not communicated in quite some time. Hope all is well with you. Here is what I have accumulated on the accident etc: Ivan Hamersley and brother Homer returned last week from San Francisco, where they have been for several weeks. (July 20, 1910 New Era, Modoc Co. Newspaper) His obit says in part: New Pine Creek, Oregon Sept. 1931. This community was shocked when word reached here that Ivan D. Hammersley was killed in an auto wreck in Alturas, Ca. His Sister-in-law, Mrs. Omer Hammersley was seriously hurt, and his nephew Ronald Hammersley , also badly injured. He being well known here, and having resided nearly all of his life here in New Pine Creek. His Father was the first postmaster appointed to the New Pine Creek post office. The funeral took place from the Baptist Church with Rev. T.E. Officiating. Another obit, says in part: Ivan Hammersley, well known resident of New Pine Creek, lost his life late Thursday evening of last week, in an automobile accident near Alturas, which also resulted in the serious injury of Mrs. Omar Hammersley and less serious injury to her son, Ronald, who was driving the car. Mrs. Hammersley suffered a fractured vertabrae in the neck in the accident. She is reported improving with a good chance of recovery. The accident occurred when Ronald Hammersley, in passing a car driven by Jack Callaghan, son of the late, J.P. Callaghan of Alturas, and in passing, misjudged the distance and cut in too soon. Both cars were going the same direction and were leaving the city. The Hammersley car turned over several times, scattering the occupants and their goods along the highway. The first to reach the scene were Heath Stanley and his mother, who arrived a few minutes after the crash. Mrs Stanley became hysterical and it was necessary to continue on to Alturas with with her and a car was sent out, which arrived just as Warren Sloss reached the scene while returning from Lakeview. The injured were picked up and carried into Alturas where it was already found that Ivan Hammersley had already succumbed. Ronald Hammersley, driver, was the least hurt, in spite of the fact; that he had been thrown fully fifty feet from the wrecked car and over a fence onto the railroad right-of-way,which parrallels the highway at that point. Callaghan escaped without injury though the front wheel of his car was torn off. Callaghan states that he was moving slowly, endeavoring to fix a brake and was not traveling more than 25 miles per hour at the time of the accident. Funeral services were held Saturday at New Pine Creek, where the many friends of the family gathered to pay their last respects to the departed. 9/1931 Surprise Valley Review SEPTEMBER 16TH, 1931 MAN KILLED IN WRECK THURSDAY Last Thursday evening while on the way to Alturas about seven o’clock, the writer came upon the scene of a frightful accident, which occurred on the highway east of Alturas, about half a mile from the Popular Auto Camp. A Ford Sedan driven by Roland Hammersley and occupied by his mother, Mrs. Omar Hammersley and an uncle, Ivan Hammersley, of Goose Lake Valley, was passing a car driven by Jack Callaghan, of Alturas. It appears that both cars were traveling at a great rate of speed and the Ford driver attempted to pass the other car, when the right rear wheel of the Ford caught on the front fender of the other car causing the driver to lose control and as the machine left the highway, it turned over several times throwing all of the occupants out. Mr. Hammersley was thrown thru the top and died instantly. Mrs. Hammersley was seriously injured having a fractured vertebra of the neck and other injuries; she is now confined to the Hospital at Alturas. Roland was severely shaken but escaped serious injury. The Ford was a total wreck and the Callaghan car had a fender bent and one Wheel wrecked. Hope this finds you well. TTYL, Joyce in CA -------Original Message------- From: Marilyn Dillon Date: 06/26/06 19:10:52 To: CAMODOC-L@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [ORLAKE] SVR 11-1935 1of2 Verle Cook was my Dads cousin and I didn't know anything about this marriage. Could anyone give me any more info on it? Also does anyone have the clipping re: Ivan Hammersley's death? I know it was an auto accident, but don't know the details. Any help would be appreciated. Marilyn in )R

Tuesday, June 27, 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 Looking Back 92 Years Ago – 1914 GRADUATION ANNOUNCEMENTS by the county board of education included the following : Red Sler, Edgar Potter; Hopewell – earnest Archer; Chace – Victor Cantrall, Gene Cantrall; Jess Valley- Laurence Cantrall, Warren Cantrall; South Fork – Anthony McGarva; Clover Swale – Amidol Kelley, Mary Kelley, Ellis Locy; Eagleville – Mable Dorton, Ethel Powers, William Brown, Leslie Thayer, Harold Powers; Mount Bidwell – Phyllis Peterson, Harry Schadler, Aaron Smith, Hazel Dronbrey, Grace Maupin, Oliver Crist, Clara Sweeney, Selma Santiago, Marion Monroe; Adin – Frank Harbert, Mabel Hess, Fern Harbert, Hattie Hickerson, Irene Harris, Henry Harvey;, John Van Roper; Big Valley – Rosa Caska; Modoc – Alda Kaper;; Arlington – Eleanor Caldwell; Little Valley – Renova Heryford; Nevada – Kirk Williams, Maude Wolfe; Davis Creek – Mary Longwell, Clora Easton; S. Davis Creek – Ross Anderson, Anita Garret, William Phillips; Washington – LESLIE Dusta, Della Hobbs; LAKE City – Clifton Howard, Gerald Wilson. 72 Years Ago – 1934 IT HAS been 50 years since rains as heavy as those that fell on Alturas have been deposited. This is good because it has been more than 50 years since a drought as bad as ours has visited the Alturas area…. The Alturas Tigers finally won a baseball game this season when they defeated Willow Ranch, 7-5 Sunday Alturas players this year: Don Rachford, Milan Briles, Dallas Dodge, Dud McGrath, Harry Flournoy, John Flournoy, Stan Decious, Pete Blurton and Charles Crowder. Vern Renshaw is manager…. New Chevrolet prices have been drastically reduced in Alturas, George Pierce announced. 52 Years Ago – 1954 THE TUESDAY election saw Paul Baker reclaim his District Attorney job over Charles Lederer, Milicent Dubois over Bert Wardwell for County clerk Merville Archer over Bob Nelson for Auditor-Recorder, and Katie Doolittle won by a 2-1 margin over Elmer Harris for Justice of the Peace. The four-way race for Surprise Valley Supervisor saw John Laxague and Paul Robison emerge to face each other in November. 32 Years Ago – 1974 MASONIC DEDICATION and cornerstone ceremonies will include official dedication ceremonies of the new Modoc High School Griswold Gymnasium in Alturas Sunday. The unified school district has made a blanket invitation to anyone who cares to join them for a luncheon in the MHS social hall prior to the ceremony…. The 26th Junior Livestock show will be dedicated to Rotary founder, John Cummings…. Modoc voters turned out 75 percent strong Tuesday for the June primary election to give near landslide votes to Guy Martin Young for Superior Court Judge and Margaret “Peggy” Jones for Auditor-Recorder…. Worshipful Master William W. Minto, whose grandfather. Robert W. Minto was the first master o Surprise Valley Lodge No. 235 free and Accepted Masons, Will lead the group in a centennial program Saturday in Cedarville. There are far too many named in this article for me to give you a rundown on all that I knew. Don Rachford and Harry Flournoy were two of the best athletes that Modoc produced. I worked with Don in the Box Factory. Guy Martin Young lived adjacent to us. I did baby sit him on several different occasions. I went into the army prior to his going to high school and I have not seen him in over 63 years. Paul Baker was another neighbor and we were very good friends after the war. Peggy Jones worked in our Title Insurance office. Milicent Dubois was the mother of one of my childhood school companions; Lavera McDaniel’s is her married name. She lives in Oregon and we are still communicating with each other. She too became an educator in Oregon and was once elected Woman of the Year in a community just outside of Portland Oregon. A Modoc success story. See you all again next week I do hope. Ron Morgan

Verle Cook was my Dads cousin and I didn't know anything about this marriage. Could anyone give me any more info on it? Also does anyone have the clipping re: Ivan Hammersley's death? I know it was an auto accident, but don't know the details. Any help would be appreciated. Marilyn in )R > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds" <r3346@sunset.net> > To: ORLAKE-L@rootsweb.com > Subject: [ORLAKE] SVR 11-1935 1of2 > Date: Sun, 25 Jun 2006 11:36:52 -0700 > > > SURPRISE VALLEY RECORD, CEDARVILLE, MODOC COUNTY, CAL > > WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 1935 > > ONE OF THE OLDEST RECORD SUBSCRIBERS RENEWS > > Here’s my subscription money; and you’d better stop my paper was > the startling announcement that came from W. E. Rinehart last > Monday morning. Ye Ed. gladly took his subscription money, but > queried to Rinehart, if he really wanted his paper stopped. Nope, > he says, I have taken the Record for the past 43 years, ever since > it was started publication and it’s just a part of my weekly > routine, to sit down and read the Valley Record. We might state > here that Mr. Rinehart is one of the oldest of the record > subscribers. > > FORT BIDWELL HIGH LIGHTS > > Billie Crow has been nursing a sprained knee the past week, thus > necessitating a pair of crutches. > > Born to Mr. and Mrs. Rolly Allen, former residents of Fort Bidwell, > a daughter at the general hospital in Alturas, November 1st. > > MUMMIFIED MAN IS FOUND BY WARDEN > > The mummified body of a man found in the Lava Beds Sunday, has been > identified as that of Cecil A. Mowrer, Klamath Falls tractor > salesman. The gruesome find was made by Game Warden, A. A. Jordan, > while on patrol duty five miles west of Timbered Mountain. > > Noticing a 1935 tan Chevrolet Coupe secreted in a thicket, Jordan > investigated, only to find the appalling sight of a man, apparently > a suicide sitting upright in the right hand side of the car, with > the entire top of his head blown off. Jordan after ascertaining > that the car was locked from the inside hastened to the nearby > Shaw-Bertram lumber mill from where he notified the Sheriff and > coroner, who left immediately for the scene of the tragedy. > > It was necessary for the officers to force the door in order to > make their investigation. It was found the Mowrer had placed the > weapon on the floor of the car, removed his shoes and used his feet > to discharge the gun. The bullet from the lethal weapon, a 30-06 > Springfield rifle, entered the left side of the victims’ head > emerging and ranging up through the top of the car. > > Contents of a grip and operator’s license identification, Mowrer, a > man 42 years of age, brown hair, blue eyes, weight 180 pounds and > height of 6 feet. Letters found in the grip dated prior to > Septembers 15th, combined with the badly decomposed remains, fixed > the date of suicide at about that date. Further lending evidence to > his theory was the fact that a rat’s nest had been built beneath > the hood of the car and the exploded shell in the rifle was badly > corroded. > > While no money or other valuables were found on the person of > Mowrer, deposit slips on a Klamath Falls bank revealed him as a man > of moderate means. > > The victim resided at 2135 Lacey Street in the Oregon City. > > Mowrer’s wife and the Klamath County Coroner were notified at once > and the remains were removed to that city Monday. > > Coroner Kerr’s official findings were to the effect that death was > due to a gun shot wound self-inflicted. > > Jordan, who has been stationed at the main office in San Francisco, > for the past two months, had resumed his local patrol for the first > time Sunday, following his return from the bay city recently. (1:4) > > ALTURAS NOTES > > Mrs. Robert Wade of Lakeview spent last Sunday in Alturas visiting > with friends. > > Born in Alturas, November 1, 1935, to the wife of John Drown, a 7 > and a half-pound baby girl. Both mother and daughter are doing > nicely. > > BREAKS ANKLE > > John Davis, Jr., Forest Ranger at the Buck Ranger Station was taken > to an Alturas hospital last week with a broken ankle and several > broken ribs and minor bruises, resulting from an auto accident in > Cedar Canyon. The accident happened near the Forest Service Camp > ground and was caused by a bent radius rod on the small pickup he > was driving; he could not make the turn in the highway and his car > went over the embankment, rolling over several times. > > LAKE CITY NEWS NOTES > > Cold, well yes! 7 degrees below zero Saturday night and 9 degrees > below Sunday night by the government thermometer at Grover Wimers > place. > > Pat Campbell is quite ill. Dr. Coppedge at Alturas is attending him. > > Mr. and Mrs. Ethelbert Harris left this week for the lower country, > where they will take over the management of Mrs. Harris’ mother’s > farm at Los Molinas. > > NEWS NOTES FROM NEW PINE CREEK > > Some people go to Reno to get a divorce but nothing like this for > New Pine Creek folks. They go there to get married. We mentioned > last week about Verna Cook and Murle Chappell getting married there > recently and this wee, we have the pleasure of announcing about > another couple from her getting married at that city. They are > Thomas Elliott and Burnie Gordon, who were wed there on Monday of > last week. The happy young couple returned to the state line town > on Tuesday and have taken up their residence in Mrs. Nellie Sniders > home. The writer joins with others in wishing all happiness and > success to the young couple. > > Another New Pine Creek couple were married November 30, (this > should be possibly October 30) they were Leola Walker, daughter of > Mr. and Mrs. Paul Pettys and William Smith, son of Mrs. Della > Smith. The young couple had first decided to be married on November > 9th, but suddenly went to Lakeview, looked up Judge Fred Reynolds, > who tied the knot, so that is the wedding lost to the Nevada City. > The Pettys arrived here from The State of Nebraska, Mr. Petty being > in charge of the E. W. Follett stock farm. > > Mr. and Mrs. Arlie Thompson of Central Point are visiting relatives > and friends here. Mrs. Thompson is a daughter of Mrs. Lydia Smith. > > > > ~~~~~~ > Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds > Family Researcher of "The Last Frontier" > Modoc County, California > --- > Our outgoing mail is checked by ZoneAlarm AntiVirus. > > > ============================== > Find your ancestors in the Birth, Marriage and Death Records. > New content added every business day. Learn more: > http://www.ancestry.com/s13964/rd.ashx > -- _______________________________________________ Search for businesses by name, location, or phone number. -Lycos Yellow Pages http://r.lycos.com/r/yp_emailfooter/http://yellowpages.lycos.com/default.asp?SRC=lycos10

I've seen this information posted on several other lists, so I thought I'd pass it onto this list too. Liz JAY Davis North Bend, WA VA Adds Maps to Online Gravesite Locator WASHINGTON (June 20, 2006) - The grave locations of more than three million veterans and dependents buried in national cemeteries can be found more easily now because the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has added maps of burial sections online that can be printed from home computers and at national cemetery kiosks. The latest improvement builds upon a service begun two years ago, in which a VA online feature permits family members to find the cemetery in which their loved one is buried. "This new map feature makes it easier for families, friends and researchers to find the exact location of a veteran's grave in all national cemeteries and some state veterans cemeteries," said the Honorable R. James Nicholson, Secretary of Veterans Affairs. "It enhances VA's service at national cemeteries, already highly regarded, and our commitment to them as national shrines and historical treasures." The gravesite locator (http://gravelocator.cem.va.gov), online since April 2004, helps veterans' families, former comrades-in-arms and others find the cemeteries where veterans are buried. With the new online feature, people enter a veteran's name to search, click on the "Buried At" (burial location) link and a map of the national cemetery is displayed, showing the section where the grave is located. In a related development, VA recently added to its database the cemeteries in which 1.9 million veterans were buried with VA grave markers. These are mostly private cemeteries. This addition brings the number of graves recorded in the locator to approximately five million. Those with maps are in VA national cemeteries and in state veterans cemeteries and Arlington National Cemetery if burials were since 1999. Beyond the five million records now available, VA continues to add approximately 1,000 new records to the database each day. VA also plans to add to its online database the exact locations of veterans' gravesites in the remaining state veterans cemeteries. In the midst of the largest cemetery expansion since the Civil War, VA operates 123 national cemeteries in 39 states and Puerto Rico and 33 soldiers' lots and monument sites. More than three million Americans, including veterans of every war and conflict - from the Revolutionary War to the Global War on Terror - are buried in VA's national cemeteries on more than 16,000 acres of land. Veterans with a discharge other than dishonorable, their spouses, and eligible dependent children may be buried in a national cemetery. Other burial benefits include a burial flag, Presidential Memorial Certificate, and a government headstone or marker - even if they are not buried in a national cemetery. Information on VA burial benefits can be obtained from national cemetery offices, from the Internet at http://www.cem.va.gov or by calling VA regional offices toll-free at 1 800-827-1000.

~~~~~~ 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: <patrainguy@juno.com> To: <CALASSEN-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, June 25, 2006 8:51 AM Subject: [CALassen] Hillside Cemetery, Bieber > This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. > > Surnames: WILLIAMS, CARMICHAEL > Classification: Query > > Message Board URL: > > http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/CW.2ADI/351 > > Message Board Post: > > Hello! > > I am looking for someone who might be willing to drop by the Hillside > Cemetery near Bieber, CA and search/photograph 3 tombstones for me. I've > checked with the Random Acts of Genealogical Kindness and get no response. > I would be willing to help cover expenses. > > Please e-mail me if you would be willing to help! > > Thanks, > Doug Williams > > > ============================== > Jumpstart your genealogy with OneWorldTree. Search not only for > ancestors, but entire generations. Learn more: > http://www.ancestry.com/s13972/rd.ashx >

SURPRISE VALLEY RECORD, CEDARVILLE, MODOC COUNTY, CAL WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 1935 NEWS NOTES FROM NEW PINE CREEK Two more of our local young folks were married one day last week, who were Miss Beth Brownlee, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Brownlee and Phillip Briggs, son of Mr. and Mrs. P. N. Briggs. The ceremony took place at Lakeview, rev. Griffin officiating. The writer joins their many friends in wishing them the very best things in life and may their married life be a happy one. Floyd Smith was married at high noon Saturday to Miss Louise Garnett of Redding. They were married at the Redding Methodist Church. Those present bedsides the interested couple were the groom’s mother, Mrs. Della Smith and sister, Mrs. Henry Tuxhorn of New Pine Creek. The bride was just recently from Wichita, Kansas. Smith is employed with the PWA at Alturas. The writer joins friends in wishing the newlyweds success. J. A. Quinn, manager of the California Public Service at Alturas returned from a week’s business trip to San Francisco, Monday afternoon. He was accompanied by Mrs. Quinn and the report is that Mrs. Quinn suffered a slight injury in the bay city. Jean Smith last Sunday morning had the misfortune of running over the grade near the old highway camp in Cedar Pass. Smith escaped without injuries and his car was slightly damaged. OBSERVATIONS AND VIEWS BY THE Ed. Its still quite chilly our in the rarified atmosphere of Surprise Valley these days... Sunday, in spite of the elements, which produced several hundredths inches of moisture, the quail hunters were out in numbers with many getting bag limits. JUSTICE… and… being broke… closely hinge on David Lamson’s trial, which is now under way. Juries have twice said that Lamson is guilty of killing his wife with an iron pipe, but his lawyers won’t let him hang, as long as some one or rather somebody puts up money for his defense. Taxpayers have to raise all they (or He) can raise and when it’s over our surmise is that Lamsons’ neck will be broke… the backers will be broke… the county treasury of San Joaquin broke, his lawyers richer and justice sadder. How have you got it figured? And how about Hauptmann, for if he lives long enough it appears that he will be hung. His length of life as well as that of any other man in the condemned row, depends largely on how much money can be provided to fight off justice. MODOC MAN IS HELD AS THIEF J. L. Nelson, a stockman of the Likely district, who was arrested last week on the charge of the theft of two calves, one claimed by P. S. Dorris of Alturas and another by W. H. Flournoy of Likely, was held to answer in the superior court at a preliminary hearing yesterday. The officers say both calves were unbranded and not weaned. Nelson had de-horned them and was holding them in his weaning corrals. COW CLAIMS CALVES Dorris and Flournoy, becoming suspicious, each drove one of his cows into the corral. The cows claimed the calves. Nelson asserts the mistake was made in separating the cattle of the different owners. The date of the trial has not been set. Nelson was released under bonds. LAKE CITY NEWS JOTS The Lake City Flour Mill began rolling Monday, the first time since the severe cold spell two weeks ago. Mrs. Charles Carter is reported to be resting much better at this writing. Colds are prevalent in this community and some have been quite ill. CAR GOES INTO GUTTER While ascending Cedar Pass last Sunday afternoon and at a place just above the Cold Springs, where Miss Wirth and five of her pupils had the misfortune of going over the grade, Bide Steward in his new Ford V-8 struck an icy place in the road and slid into the gutter. The occupants of the car escaped injury, but the car was slightly damaged. DIPHTHERIA REPORTED IN ROUND VALLEY Dr. Tinsman reports a bad case of diphtheria at the old Gutzman place above Round Valley. The patient is a little child in a family living on the place. Dr. Coppedge, health Officer of Alturas was notified and will no doubt take proper precautions to keep the disease from spreading. – Adin Argus HEN ROOST ROBBED Some nightly marauder or miscreant last night entered and robbed the chicken house of Mrs. E. A. Wood of this place. ten fine chickens were stolen by the culprits, some of which had been pets for a number of years. Recently another theft of fowls was reported when Mrs. Lloyd Tripp lost a number of turkeys. Certain clues have been discovered and it is thought at this time that the parties committing these thefts will be apprehended. LOCAL BRIEFS Lawrence Haney, alias Hanes, who was recently found guilty of forging checks, was taken to San Quentin last Saturday morning by Sheriff John C. Sharp. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 1935 NEWS NOTES FROM ALTURAS Miss Margie Hickerson is recovering nicely. She has been one of the Scarlet Fever victims. RANCH HAND SUCCUMBS TO INJURIES SUNDAY Hubert Eddie, 21, Alturas ranch hand met death Sunday morning, when he was thrown from his horse. Details as to how the accident occurred are lacking. Eddie was an employee on the Porter ranch east of Alturas. Eddie’s home was in Paradise and besides relatives in that California village, he is survived by a brother, Kenneth Eddie of Alturas. Funeral arrangements have not been completed. (1:2) NEWS NOTES FROM NEW PINE CREEK Joe Smith, local butcher, is one the sick list suffering with an attack of "Flu". Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Smith, who were married in Redding recently, were visitors here Saturday and Sunday. The Smith’s are making their home in Alturas. ALTURAS MAN IS TRAMPLED BY HORSE Ben Chambers, Alturas ranch hand, lies seriously injured in an Alturas hospital, due to injuries sustained Saturday. Chambers, while attempting to quiet a fractious horse, was trampled under foot. His is an employee on the W. J. Dorris ranch. BULL GORES HORSE A horse belonging to George Tierney was gored to death Thursday, by Tierney’s bull. Both animals had been quartered in a pasture and according to Tierney, the bull had previously been quite docile. MODOC MEN ARE CHARGED AS RUSTLERS Patrick Harkins and Samuel Scott, ranchers of the Centerville district, arrested last Wednesday on a charge of cattle rustling, have been held for the superior court under bonds of $250 each. They are to appear on December 3rd. The two were arrested by Deputy Sheriff Ray Tierney and Constable Ernest Server, who hid in a barn on the graves ranch to await the return of claimants of the carcass of a butchered 2-year old heifer. Harkins and Scott were arrested when they appeared. The officers say they found the hide of the stolen animal on Scott’s place with the brand cut out and the ears cut off close to the head. The severed ears were found hidden in the rafters of the barn. The butchered animal is the property of S. P. Dorris of Alturas. NEWS NOTES FROM FORT BIDWELL Mrs. Melvin Smith left last Monday for Chico, where she will spend the early winter months with her son, Darrell and family. Later on she plans to visit relatives in San Francisco and Los Angeles, before returning to her home here in the Spring. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Cambridge have moved over from their home in Fandango and have taken an apartment in the Allenwood hotel for the winter months. THANKSGIVING In the year 1621, the Pilgrims who had settled in a new and uncultivated land were discouraged as winter approached. Crops sown so hopefully in the Spring were a failure and the brave pioneers who had left home and friends across the sea had endured privation and perils in their search for religious freedom. Many of their number had succumbed from lack of sufficient nourishment and longing for the sight of dear ones left in the homeland. Small wonder that they were dismayed by the thought of a famine; but as they worked and prayed on the last Thursday of November, a ship laden with food and clothing suddenly appeared on the horizon. The sturdy pioneers who had continued to call on their Creator for courage to bear affliction and adversity fell upon their knees thanking the Almighty God for His Beneficence and protection. A day of Thanksgiving was proclaimed which ever since has been observed annually in the United States on the last Thursday in November. Among the many blessings which we enjoy we should cherish Thanksgiving Day as one of our heritages. We may have had reverses and financial losses in the past year but let us count our blessings, not forgetting that many of the comforts and conveniences enjoyed today were made possible by the sacrifices of the little band of pioneers who settled in New England. Let us give thanks as individuals, acknowledging our special blessings enjoyed with friends and loved ones of the home circle, not forgetting to give praise and thanks. We are grateful for the guidance of the Divine Providence in the past and the assurance of His benediction and guidance in years to come. MARRIED IN RENO Marion Hawkins, formerly of Cedarville, but for the past year a resident of Reno, Nevada, was married to Don Haddock of that place last Thursday. (HEADLINES) TWO YOUNG MEN VICTIMS OF GUN SHOT WOUNDS SATURDAY MORNING JOHNNIE SEMINARIO, MONROE DORTON, SUCCUMB TO INJURIES SUSTAINED IN HUNTING ACCIDENTS Seldom has it been our duty to record so sudden a tragedy and death. A dark gloom spread over the entire community, when it was whispered from one to another last Saturday afternoon that Johnnie Pedro Seminario, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Seminario, had passed to that "undiscovered land, from whose bourne no traveler ever returns." Johnnie with his young friend, Elwin Stanley had left during the early morning hours for a quail hunt. Seeing a hawk on the ground, they stopped their truck, to take a shot at it. Through some means, while putting the gun into the truck, it accidentally exploded, causing a full charge of the shot to enter the left shoulder at a point between the heart and the lungs, with several of the shot, puncturing the lungs. The accident occurred near the Jim Poore ranch east of town. When Elwin found that his young friend had been shot, he called to Mr. Poore, who was in a neighboring field working. Upon coming to the scene, he saw the condition that Johnnie was in and rushed for the house for cloths to stuff in the cavity of the wound, in an effort to check the constant bleeding. He was immediately brought to the home of his parents and medical attention was sought. It happened that Dr. Kennedy was in Eagleville attending a similar case of gunshot wounds and Dr. Pate of Alturas was summoned. All that medical assistance could do was without avail, for at 2:15 Saturday afternoon, November the 23, 1935, Johnnie Pedro Seminario, aged 15-years, 3 months and 10 days, passed to the great beyond. Johnnie was born at Eagleville, California, on August the 13, 1920. Living but a short time at this place, Mr. Seminario and family moved to Cedarville, where he attended the Cedarville Grammar School, of which he was a graduate in 1932. Last year, he entered the Surprise Valley Union High School as a freshman… his youthful ambition being to go through high school without missing a single day…this he did until the horrible tragedy last Saturday morning. Johnnie was a studious lad, bright and winning in his ways and his circle of friends was a large one. Here in his youth, he played as a child; and was developing into an exemplary young man. To his heart broken parents, Mr. and Mrs. Seminario, his brother, Mitchell and his sister, Pearl, who now sit in sorrow, where his footsteps shall never again echo, we extend our heart felt sympathy in their hour of trial. (1:7) The second of a dual tragedy occurred Saturday morning, when Monroe Dorton and Kenneth Barber were hunting geese on the old Barber Ranch south of Eagleville. With Dorton in the lead, crawling on his hands and knees, followed closely by Barber, in sneaking upon a band of geese, the shotgun in Barber’s hand accidentally came in contact with sage brush, causing the hammer to be drawn back and accidentally discharge the gun. The entire load of shot struck Monroe Dorton in the hip, causing a mortal wound. Dr. Kennedy was called and all possible medical attention was rendered, without avail, for about midnight Dorton passed away. He was well known in the valley, having attended the Surprise Valley Union High School, of which he was a graduate in 1924. For the past several years he has been driving the Eagleville bus. He leaves to mourn his passing, his wife, Mrs. Nina Dorton and his father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Dorton and a host of friends. Obsequies were held from the Community Church in Eagleville, yesterday. (1:6) A number of local nimrods spent Sunday in the Tulelake section after the Duck and Goose. Reports are that they all got the limit. THIS AND THAT Two regrettable accidents this week, proves the vital need of first aid instruction for all. – A move at the present time to organize a group of first aid stations throughout the valley, might be of vital importance in the saving of lives in the future. In line with similar movements throughout the state at the present time, men, women and children are trained by local physicians and nurses on proper emergency treatments in accident cases, while awaiting the arrival of a physician. Several such stations… properly equipped would do much to alleviate suffering and loss of life. It has been said, that if one yells loud enough and long enough, he can get what he wants… and though it may be useless to bring up the subject, almost weekly some car goes over the grade, on or near Cedar Mountain… How about those guard rails and warning signs? – Attention Mr. Cato. TRUCK GOES OVER GRADE FRIDAY A truck belonging to Percy Harris went over the grade near the highway camp the other side of Cedar Mountain Friday morning. The driver, Walter Kober escaped injury, though the truck was badly damaged. ~~~~~~ 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 WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 1935 ONE OF THE OLDEST RECORD SUBSCRIBERS RENEWS Here’s my subscription money; and you’d better stop my paper was the startling announcement that came from W. E. Rinehart last Monday morning. Ye Ed. gladly took his subscription money, but queried to Rinehart, if he really wanted his paper stopped. Nope, he says, I have taken the Record for the past 43 years, ever since it was started publication and it’s just a part of my weekly routine, to sit down and read the Valley Record. We might state here that Mr. Rinehart is one of the oldest of the record subscribers. FORT BIDWELL HIGH LIGHTS Billie Crow has been nursing a sprained knee the past week, thus necessitating a pair of crutches. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Rolly Allen, former residents of Fort Bidwell, a daughter at the general hospital in Alturas, November 1st. MUMMIFIED MAN IS FOUND BY WARDEN The mummified body of a man found in the Lava Beds Sunday, has been identified as that of Cecil A. Mowrer, Klamath Falls tractor salesman. The gruesome find was made by Game Warden, A. A. Jordan, while on patrol duty five miles west of Timbered Mountain. Noticing a 1935 tan Chevrolet Coupe secreted in a thicket, Jordan investigated, only to find the appalling sight of a man, apparently a suicide sitting upright in the right hand side of the car, with the entire top of his head blown off. Jordan after ascertaining that the car was locked from the inside hastened to the nearby Shaw-Bertram lumber mill from where he notified the Sheriff and coroner, who left immediately for the scene of the tragedy. It was necessary for the officers to force the door in order to make their investigation. It was found the Mowrer had placed the weapon on the floor of the car, removed his shoes and used his feet to discharge the gun. The bullet from the lethal weapon, a 30-06 Springfield rifle, entered the left side of the victims’ head emerging and ranging up through the top of the car. Contents of a grip and operator’s license identification, Mowrer, a man 42 years of age, brown hair, blue eyes, weight 180 pounds and height of 6 feet. Letters found in the grip dated prior to Septembers 15th, combined with the badly decomposed remains, fixed the date of suicide at about that date. Further lending evidence to his theory was the fact that a rat’s nest had been built beneath the hood of the car and the exploded shell in the rifle was badly corroded. While no money or other valuables were found on the person of Mowrer, deposit slips on a Klamath Falls bank revealed him as a man of moderate means. The victim resided at 2135 Lacey Street in the Oregon City. Mowrer’s wife and the Klamath County Coroner were notified at once and the remains were removed to that city Monday. Coroner Kerr’s official findings were to the effect that death was due to a gun shot wound self-inflicted. Jordan, who has been stationed at the main office in San Francisco, for the past two months, had resumed his local patrol for the first time Sunday, following his return from the bay city recently. (1:4) ALTURAS NOTES Mrs. Robert Wade of Lakeview spent last Sunday in Alturas visiting with friends. Born in Alturas, November 1, 1935, to the wife of John Drown, a 7 and a half-pound baby girl. Both mother and daughter are doing nicely. BREAKS ANKLE John Davis, Jr., Forest Ranger at the Buck Ranger Station was taken to an Alturas hospital last week with a broken ankle and several broken ribs and minor bruises, resulting from an auto accident in Cedar Canyon. The accident happened near the Forest Service Camp ground and was caused by a bent radius rod on the small pickup he was driving; he could not make the turn in the highway and his car went over the embankment, rolling over several times. LAKE CITY NEWS NOTES Cold, well yes! 7 degrees below zero Saturday night and 9 degrees below Sunday night by the government thermometer at Grover Wimers place. Pat Campbell is quite ill. Dr. Coppedge at Alturas is attending him. Mr. and Mrs. Ethelbert Harris left this week for the lower country, where they will take over the management of Mrs. Harris’ mother’s farm at Los Molinas. NEWS NOTES FROM NEW PINE CREEK Some people go to Reno to get a divorce but nothing like this for New Pine Creek folks. They go there to get married. We mentioned last week about Verna Cook and Murle Chappell getting married there recently and this wee, we have the pleasure of announcing about another couple from her getting married at that city. They are Thomas Elliott and Burnie Gordon, who were wed there on Monday of last week. The happy young couple returned to the state line town on Tuesday and have taken up their residence in Mrs. Nellie Sniders home. The writer joins with others in wishing all happiness and success to the young couple. Another New Pine Creek couple were married November 30, (this should be possibly October 30) they were Leola Walker, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Pettys and William Smith, son of Mrs. Della Smith. The young couple had first decided to be married on November 9th, but suddenly went to Lakeview, looked up Judge Fred Reynolds, who tied the knot, so that is the wedding lost to the Nevada City. The Pettys arrived here from The State of Nebraska, Mr. Petty being in charge of the E. W. Follett stock farm. Mr. and Mrs. Arlie Thompson of Central Point are visiting relatives and friends here. Mrs. Thompson is a daughter of Mrs. Lydia Smith. ~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Family Researcher of "The Last Frontier" Modoc County, California --- Our outgoing mail is checked by ZoneAlarm AntiVirus.

Friday, June 23, 200 Looking Back Looking Back is a regular feature of the Modoc Record, a weekly newspaper, published in Alturas, California. The following is transcribed from the June 15, 2006 issue. Looking Back 92 Years Ago – 1914 The ADIN baseballers were hitting like Fitzsimons at his best and beat the Alturas team 11-5, last Sunday. The winners claimed all of the gate receipts…. Temperatures ranged from a low of 29 to a high of 92 for the month of May in Alturas…. The Orpheum Theatre has been sold by R.L. Sloss to homer Dobbins of Ravendale. 72 Years Ago – 1934 DEATH HAS claimed Col. William Thompson. Pioneer, author, gun fighter and founder of the Alturas Plaindealer, at the age of 88…. The road development plan into Jess Valley will someday make this a popular recreation area. Clear Lake, approachable only by a very long mountain trail. will have a road built quite close to the lake…. Nolan Bannister was flying flowers to Alturas on Decoration Day when his plane nosed over on the muddy landing field. 62 Years Ago – 1944 FIRST LIEUTENANT Gordon Goss of Eagleville was the B24 liberator pilot in the recent Eight AAF invasion bombing attack on an important railroad bridge near Tours, behind the Nazi lines in France. He returned to describe his initial mission as “something to remember”. This was another of the continuing air blows American heavy bombers are striking in coordination with the allied land forces. The Eight AAF flyer was enthusiastic about the assistance the naval units gave the attacking ground forces on D-Day. The Eagleville flyer is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Leland H. Doss. Lt. Doss has not only been busy since D-Day with more bombing missions in support of the invasion, but has been on attack aimed at the heart of German war production. 52 Years Ago – 1954 GRADUATION SPEAKERS will be Dick Deleisegues and Richard Carlsberg…. There are 4,507 registered voters in Modoc for the June primary…. Wakefield Day has been proclaimed for the opening of the City Softball League, honoring Bill Wakefield, City recreation Director. 32 Years Ago – 1974 AN ABUNDANCE of local candidates appearing on the June 4 primary ballot promises to attract at least an 85 percent voter turnout throughout the county Tuesday. That’s been the percentage in the past primary elections in Modoc when there has been made more than one candidate for crucial county positions. The most heated local race has been the Superior Judgeship, where three Alturas attorneys have campaigned vigorously throughout the county. It will take 51 percent of the voters for any of the three candidates to claim a race in the primary….A meeting in San Francisco tomorrow is expected to determine whether or not Alturas can expect to get increased gasoline allocations of offset the loss of six service stations that have closed here since 1972…. More than 200 young anglers congregated at Pine Creek Reservoir last Saturday to take part in the Annual Rotary Fish Derby that is jointly sponsored by a host of generous Alturas Merchants. The total take was 36 trout…. The Alturas Garden Club has placed petunias in the planters on Main Street during its annual planting session. I wonder if they ever built a road any closer than the mile and a half jaunt that it used to take to get to Clear Lake. That lake was a beautiful gem located just above the Walter Cantrall and the Brooks ranches. Some people used to hire horses from those ranchers to make the trek to the lake. It was always pretty good fishing. The article about Gordon Doss in 1944 brought many memories of classmates that left high school early to join the armed forces. I am still in contact with Ernie Oswald, James D. Krogh, and Kenneth Laver. From my conversations with these men it seems that all of us are continually surprised to learn that we have lived to reach the 80 year mark and beyond. Good memories and good friends, all. See you all again next week, I do hope. Ron Morgan

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Modoc County Record – June 22, 2006 Frank Hartkopf Former Modoc resident Frank Hartkopf died February 2, 2006 at the Madigan Army Hospital at Fort Lewis, Wa., of natural causes. He was a resident of Spanaway, Wa. He was born December 27, 1924 in Oakland, Ca., and graduated from Stockton High. He was married to Margaret Plimmer Feb. 12, 1945 in England. Mr. Hartkopf was educated at the Air Force Academy at Colorado Springs and served in the Air Force during World War II making it a career, being discharged June 30, 1964. He spent 22 years in Modoc County where he owned and operated the Canby Hotel and Bar, served as Activities Director for the Senior Center and owned Something Fishy pet store in Alturas with his son Matt. He also was Alturas' Santa Claus for several years. While in Modoc, he served on the planning commission for seven years and was on the grand jury for two years. He had been gone from Modoc for the past nine years. Mr. Hartkopf is survived by children Margaret Hartkopf, Pleasanton, Ca., Matt Hartkopf, Spanaway, Wa., Evan Hartkopf, Spanaway, Theresa Witcomb, Sacramento, Julia Hartkopf, Pleasanton, Frank Hartkopf, Jr., Chicago; grandchildren Donna Hawley, Spanaway, Becky Snyder. Puyallup, Wa., Jeremy Snyder, Eatonville, Wa., Blake Hartkopf, Spanaway, Wa., Jake Hartkopf, Spanaway; great-grandchildren Hailey and Raela Grace Snyder of Spanaway. He loved the people of Modoc and loved life itself. He will be missed. Mr. Hartkopf was buried at the Tacoma National Cemetery in Tacoma, Wa. Fred Bailey Fred Bailey, a lifelong Modocer, passed away at his home on June 17, 2006 at the age of 83. He was born on November 29, 1922 in Alturas to Lloyd and Olive Bailey. Fred attended school at Davis Creek and Alturas, graduating from Modoc High School in 1941. Afterward, he worked for the U.S. Forest Service as an Engine Foreman in Canby prior to joining the Armed Services. He enlisted in the U.S. Coast Guard in 1943, and was stationed at Hawaii, Portland, and Seattle. He was a Gunner's Mate, and was discharged in Seattle in 1945. Fred returned to Alturas following World War II and worked for Ebbe Ice and Fuel, Modoc Cash Grocery, and then as a truck driver delivering Shell Oil products. He retired in 1984 at the age of 62. Fred and Anna Jane Essex were married on June 15, 1946 and celebrated their 60th anniversary two days prior to his death. They have two sons, Jerry of Yreka, Calif. and Paul of Alturas. Fred was an outdoorsman his entire life; he loved to hunt and fish. He was an accomplished shooter with both rifles and shotguns, and was also an expert fly-fisherman. He enjoyed shooting trap, skeet, and sporting clays. He continued shooting until ill health forced him to stop earlier this year. Fred had a long involvement with the Alturas Rife and Pistol Club, where he shot in the old indoor small-bore league. He was also an original instructor of the Hunter Safety program, which he taught for thirty years. Fred was also a "water witch;" he located dozens of wells around the area with his sticks and divining rods. He also liked to camp and build big campfires. Fred was always active in the community: he was a Little League Coach; a Trustee on the Modoc Joint Unified School Board; a life member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the National Rifle Association; a charter member of the Elks Club, an officer in the Odd Fellows; Past President of the Alturas Rifle and Pistol Club; and a regular in a weekly Poker game. Fred was preceded in death by his parents and his brother Doug Bailey. He is survived by his son Jerry and his wife Rhonda of Yreka, Paul of Alturas, and four grandchildren: Kyle, Erin Clayton, and Bryan of Yreka, and Adam of Washington, D.C., as well as numerous nieces and nephews. A gathering of friends and family will be held at the Sacred Heart Parish Hall in Alturas on Saturday, June 24th at 11 a.m., and will be followed by a potluck to celebrate Fred's life. Rose Marie Caldwell Rose Marie Caldwell, 89, passed away peacefully at her home in Sacramento, CA on Monday, June 5, 2006, with her caregiver, granddaughter Lynne, at her side. Rose was born in Sacramento on July 6, 1916 to Edwin and Aloma (Hoppe) Dole. She attended schools in Sacramento. In 1937, she married Everett "Bud" Caldwell and moved to the family ranch in Canby where she spent the next 41 years as a homemaker and mother. She enjoyed cat fishing at "wide waters" in the Pit River and was an avid gardener. Rose was preceded in death by her husband "Bud" in 1973, and in 1978, she moved back to Sacramento. She loved spending time in her garden during the summer, and until 2001, she traveled in her motor home during the winter months to "the slabs" in southern California. Rose was also preceded in death by brother Vern Dole of Sacramento and sister Dorothy Morgan of Salinas, CA. Survivors include her son Richard "Dick" Caldwell of Alturas, CA; daughter Carolyne "Cookie" Sloss of Carson City, Nevada; grandchildren Karen Caldwell and Vicki Weigand of Redding, Rick Caldwell of Sparks, NV, Dale Sloss of Penryn, Lynn Sex of Roseville and Pam Cruzan of Redding. She also leaves 11 great-grandchildren. At Rose's request there were no services. A family gathering was held in Alturas on June 14. Samuel Arthur Harris Graveside services for Samuel Arthur Harris, 80, of Eagleville, will be held Saturday, June 24 at 11 a.m. at the Eagleville Cemetery. The Rev. Dr. Ben Zandstra will officiate. Immediately following the service, please join the family for a tri-tip barbecue and potluck of salads and desserts at the Eagleville Community Hall. Mr. Harris passed away after a brief illness on June 20, 2006, at the Surprise Valley Hospital in Cedarville. Mr. Harris was born September 16, 1925 at his family ranch in Eagleville, CA. Sam as he was known to his family, was the son of Arthur and Etta Harris. He attended local schools and when his father passed away in 1941, he worked on the family ranch. In 1950, Sam was drafted in to the U.S. Army and was stationed at Fort Ord for two years. After his discharge he returned to Eagleville to work on the family ranch with his mother Etta and brother Joe. In 1958, he married Louis McGarva and they made their home in Eagleville until they retired to live in Cedarville. Louise preceded Sam in death in 1995. Sam helped his community by serving on the fire department and working for numerous years at the annual Eagleville Barbecue. He spent his life working with his brother on their ranch in Eagleville, where he was content with the way of life that a ranch offered. Later in life, after retiring, his trademark was to "make the rounds" from Cedarville to Eagleville to Alturas and back, visiting and learning news of friends and foe. In these travels, if it was possible for him to make a trade for stoves, wood or tools, he would do it; then hang onto them and later sell them for double. It wasn't that he needed the money, but it was the fun of the trade that he loved. Mr. Harris is survived by his brother and sister-in-law Joe and Nelda Harris of Eagleville, CA; his nephew Lindsey and wife Barbara Harris of Fernley, NV. and their children Tina, Sandy and Lacey Harris; niece Mona Loftus and husband Tom of Anderson, CA and their children Rebecca and Jeff Barnes. Memorial contributions may be directed to the American Diabetes Association or the Surprise Valley Community Hospital, P.O. Box 246, Cedarville, CA 96104. Kerr Mortuary has charge of arrangements. Alice Warrens Wylie Former Cedarville resident Alice Warrens Wylie passed away June 2, 2006 in her Escondido home following a cerebral hemorrhage suffered 10 days previous to her death. With the assistance of Hospice Care she was able to leave the hospital four days before she died and be in the serenity of her home, surrounded by the family she so loved. Alice was a 45-year resident of Modoc County before moving to Escondido, CA. She was born at the Warrens family ranch near Soldier Creek on January 9, 1917. She attended her first years of grammar school by horseback at the Forty-nine Schoolhouse. Alice graduated from Surprise Valley Union High School in 1935 and went on to attend U.C. Berkeley for two years, before transferring to what was then the College of the Pacific in Stockton, CA. There she pursue her love of piano at the college's Conservatory of Music, graduating in 1939 with a degree in music. Anyone who has ever heard Alice play the piano knows she had a God-given talent. She could hear a song on the radio that was new to her and sit down and play it. With that talent, she entertained many over the years. She was an original member of The Rhythmaires, a local orchestra that played for numerous dances in and beyond Modoc County in the 1950s. She could have easily pursued a professional musical career, and was encouraged to do so by her university professors, but she chose instead to marry the one and only love of her life, Dean Wylie, and return to Modoc County to embark on their life together. Alice married Kesner Dean Wylie on February 19, 1938, in Carson City, Nevada. She and Dean were not only devoted and loving parents of three children, but they also worked side by side to build several successful businesses together. Their first was the Wylie Pharmacy in Cedarville, established in 1940. When Dean joined the Navy during World War II in 1942 as a commissioned officer, Alice ran the store without him. The Valley's physician Dr. Kennedy, would come over every evening and check the prescriptions that Alice had filled from his orders that day. Alice proved to be a capable businesswoman in her own right, but she would drop everything when Dean's ship came into port in San Francisco and rush down to be with him, several times departing Cedarville in a blinding snowstorm. After the war, Alice and Dean began their family. Allen Dean Wylie was born in 1945, Carol Ann Wylie joined them in 1949, and Alice Jan Wylie completed the family in 1952. The 1950s were happy, carefree time for the children, and they cherish the childhood that Alice and Dean provided for them. Nonetheless, it didn't come without sacrifices from the couple who not only worked long, hard hours in their drugstore business but also tracked the stock market on a daily basis and tried to make wise investment decisions. The family moved to Escondido in 1962 where they established another pharmacy together. Always a lover of land and ranching, Alice encouraged Dean in his desire to acquire the 103 acres of raw land they purchased in the 1970s, which they cleared and planted with avocado trees and named Cloveridge Ranch. With much effort and sustained energy, even in their latter years, they built Cloveridge Ranch into a successful avocado business and ran it side-by-side until Dean's death in 2004 when Alice lost her beloved husband of 66 years. Until the last years of Dean's life, when traveling became too burdensome, one of their greatest pleasures was getting in the car and driving back to Surprise Valley to visit family, friends and the roots that had nourished them both from their earliest years. Alice is survived by her son, Allen and wife Beverly of Portland, OR; daughter Ann Odgers and husband Gary of Cedarville; daughter Jan Compton and husband Skip of Escondido; a sister Florence Warrens Hedgpeth of Portland, OR; and seven loving grandchildren. A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held graveside at the Cedarville Cemetery July 15, 2006, at 7 p.m. The family suggests donations to the Surprise Valley Community Church or the Hospice of your choice. Barbara Marshall Hoffman Barbara Almeda Hoffman died at the Lake District Long Term Care Facility in Lakeview, OR on Wednesday, June 14, 2006 at the age of 77, after a long illness. The funeral service was held at the Church of the Open Bible in Lakeview on Monday, June 19. The Rev. Dan St. Clair officiated. Interment will be at the Riverside National Cemetery, Riverside, CA. Barbara was born on January 17, 1929 in Marshalltown, Iowa to the late Oral and Stella (Robison) Blake. She graduated from Marshalltown High School and went on to graduate from Iowa Methodist School of Nursing in Des Moines, Iowa. She received her MA in Counseling from Pepperdine University in Malibu, CA. Barbara worked as a registered nurse in almost every field, in Iowa, California and Oregon. As a missionary in Korea, she worked with Holt International. She married Glenn Marshall in Marshalltown, Iowa in 1950. He died while they were living in Madeline in 1985. They had moved to Madeline from Southern California in 1982 and while there, she worked for Modoc County Mental Health as a counselor. She them moved to Lakeview, OR wand was involved with Lakeview Ministries as a Counselor. Barbara married Bill Hoffmann on June 14, 1991, in the orchard on his Westside ranch. She continued her counseling career, in private practice, in her ranch home. She and Bill moved back to Madeline in 2000 and returned to Lakeview due to health reasons. She is survived by her husband Bill of Lakeview, OR; son and daughter-in-law, Kirby and Caryn Marshall of Darien, Connecticut; daughter Marla Fox of Fredrick, Maryland; sons Steven Marshall of Des Moines, Iowa and Ted Marshall of Whittier, CA; daughters and sons-in-law, Beth and John Corcoran of Darien, Connecticut, and Terri and Jim Bailey of Chicago, Illinois; nine grandchildren, two great-grandsons, four brothers, step-children, Crystal Langbehn of Aloha, OR, Ann Vallier of Woodland, CA, Doug Hoffman of Beaverton, OR; Laura Hoffman of West Lost Angeles and Lisa Powell of Lakeview; seven step-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, first husband Glenn Marshall, brothers Wallace and Roger and son-in-law Butch Fox. Contributions in the memory of Mrs. Hoffman may be made to Holt International, P.O. Box 2880, Eugene, OR 97402 or to a charity of the donor's choice. Dorothy Knauss Babcock Local services for former Alturas resident Dorothy Knauss Babcock are pending. Mrs. Babcock passed away in Ukiah, CA on Monday, June 19, 2006. A complete obituary will be published in a future issue. ~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Family Researcher of "The Last Frontier" Modoc County, California --- Our outgoing mail is checked by ZoneAlarm AntiVirus.

Is anyone familiar with the Dees family of Surprise Valley. During the 1930s they lived in Fort Bidwell. In 1938, two brothers, Loren Dees and Daniel Dees got into a fight in Eagleville in which Loren fatally shot Daniel. There was another Daniel Dees who lived in Big Valley in the 1890s, and was wondering if there was any connection Tim