Regarding: "Grandma Wheeler, mother of Frank Wheeler, who is aged four score and twelve years..." Grandma Wheeler has been mentioned several times in the SVR postings. Can someone please tell me what her full name was? And who her husband was? Thanks

SURPRISE VALLEY RECORD - CEDARVILLE, MODOC COUNTY, CAL WEDNESDAY, JUNE 26, 1935 HAND IS INJURED WITH HAND AXE Dan Craig, Jr., the genial clerk at the D. S. Denehy Company’s store, while performing the task that no doubt his wife should have been doing (splitting wood), had the misfortune of having the ax slip off of a piece of wood and badly lacerating the forefinger of his left hand. Dan is now making the rounds with a bandaged hand, holding on to a small tin can, thus keeping the injured member in place. it would have been too bad, says Dan, if the ax had been sharp, for it would probably have severed the cords in the hand and a likelihood of cutting the finger bone in two. However, during the next two weeks, Dan will let his wife take care of that exertion expended at the woodpile. MARRIED IN MISSOURI Word was received by friends of the marriage of Miss Katherine Hudspeth, daughter of A. D. Hudspeth of Sacramento to Marshall Craig in Kansas City, Missouri on the 9th of June. Mrs. Craig is well known here having gone through grammar and high schools in Cedarville. Mr. Craig is partner at law with Senator J. C. McDowell in Charleston, Missouri, where they will make their future home. Congratulations. RECEIVES DEATH WARNING Roy Hobbs, who was on the jury venire for the Wiley rustling case, received a telegram from Klamath Falls, stating that his daughter, Rua, was seriously ill in the hospital at that place with intestinal flu, and that no hope was held for her recovery. Mr. Hobbs left Alturas immediately for his wife in the valley, who with him motored at once to Klamath Falls to their daughters bedside. Born in Cedarville, California, June the 26th, 1935 to Mr. and Mrs. Howard Westervelt, a seven pound daughter. Mrs. Paul Robinson, who was operated on recently at the hospital in Alturas is able to return to her home in Lake City. "TWISTER" VISITS ALTURAS WEDNESDAY Last Wednesday afternoon a young tornado visited Alturas. In its path it took down a couple of electric light poles, which caused a short interruption in the electric service. The break was fixed with in an hour. One man upon going out to his car had to hang on for "dear life" to keep from getting blown away. However, within a few minutes the young cyclone passed over. TWO LADS INJURED IN TURNOVER While headed for the baseball diamond on the lake last Sunday morning, Jack and bill Groves, Frank Nolan, Jr., and a nephew of Mrs. Bert Young, had the misfortune of having the front wheel of the truck they were riding in hit a soft muddy place in the road, which caused it to swerve and finally turnover. Frank Nolan, Jr., who was driving received a slight concussion of the brain and at this time has a paralytic condition of the tongue, which has temporarily taken away his speech. The nephew of Mrs. Young also received body bruises and a badly lacerated finger. Both Bill and Jack Grove escaped with minor scratches and bruises. JURY SELECTED FOR WILEY RUSTLING CASE The first twelve names drawn from the jury box, in the order drawn were Mrs. Catherine Nelson, Likely; W. G. Rea, Cedarville; Thomas H. Ivory, Canby; S. B. Strief, Lake City; W. E. Butler, New Pine Creek; Perry L. Clark, Davis Creek; Thomas Lush, Alturas; Earl Benner, Cedarville; A. L. Hays, Lookout; Mrs. Dorothy Anklin, Alturas; D. B. Kane, Canby; and Jesse Hughes of Alturas and Likely. Ivory disqualified himself because of his previously formed state of belief; Hughes was challenged for cause and excused. John Ennis of Cedarville was placed in Ivory’s place and despite the efforts of defense counsel to unseat him, retained his seat through the challenges for cause. Lawrence j. Fee of Fort Bidwell, secretary of the Modoc County Cattlemen’s Association, replaced Hughes and was disqualified for cause, because as secretary he had a lot of correspondence relating to the action. Fee was responsible for a laugh, which spread through the Courtroom, one of the few of the morning. "Would you be willing, if you were the defendant, to be tried by a jury composed of men in the same frame of mind as you are?" Gibbons asked. "I’d prefer," said Fee deliberately, "to be tried by twelve men who have never lost any cattle by theft." Preceding the picking of the jury numerous talisman were excused because of the pressure of the haying season and other causes relative to business; B. H. Simson, D. H. Grove, J., N. H. Monroe, Lee Heryford were among those who were dismissed. Walt Rea had no hay down, so he was unable to think of a plausible excuse. He whispered to a visiting newspaperman that he certainly was needed in the valley, however. Deputy Sheriff Ray Tierney and Miss Cometrice Methvin were married in Washington State, June 11, 1935. They spent a two weeks honeymoon and returned to Alturas last week. The Record extends hearty congratulations to the newly weds. LAKE CITY NEWS NOTES Mr. Virgil Kirkpatrick and Mr. Charles Lester of Santa Barbara visited with Mr. and Mrs. Lester Vernon last week. Mr. Kirkpatrick is a nephew of Mrs. Vernon. Mrs. Wanda Heard Maxwell is visiting with relatives and friends here. She is the houseguest of her aunt, Mrs. S. B. Streif. Mrs. Petree of Lakeview is visiting with her niece, Mrs. Fred Wimer. Mr. W. S. Painter celebrated his 21st birthday Sunday, June 23, by having a big chicken dinner with all the "trimmins". The guests greatly enjoyed Mr. Painter’s hospitality and wished he might have a birthday each Sunday. ALTURAS NEWS NOTES H. A. McGhee and family moved to Susanville where they expect to remain for a time. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Stevens and family returned from San Francisco last week. They went down to attend the fiftieth wedding anniversary of Mrs. Stevens’ parents. Born in Chico, California, June 22, 1935, in the Enloe Hospital, to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Renner, (nee Miss Lillian Ballard) a 7 ¼ pound son – Gary Edward. Mother and babe are reported doing nicely. FORT BIDWELL HIGHLIGHTS Mrs. Mary Peterson is acting as Post-mistress during the absence of her mother, Mrs. C. R. Decious. Friends here were receiving cards last week from Mr. and Mrs. k. E. Jillson announcing the arrival of Ardyth Henrietta, on June 12th, 1935, at Lodi, California. NEWS NOTES FROM NEW PINE CREEK Thomas Dick, Jr., son of our mail messenger, Thomas Dick, Sr., arrived here one day last week. Tom’s home is in San Francisco. He has a wife and child, who did not come with him. He just received a letter from there stating that his wife is ill and he may have to cut his visit short. Mrs. Lizzie Taggert, on of our good solid lady citizens, is at present enjoying a visit from a sister Mrs. A. Brown and niece and daughter of Mrs. Brown, Mrs. Harry Vare of Trancona, Canada. Both paid Mrs. Taggert a visit about four years ago. Eddie Croxton was baptized by the Rev. Lee Hall, pastor of the local Baptist Church last Sunday afternoon. A few weeks ago another one of our young men, Ralph Alexander, joined the church. Both are very popular young men, honorable, upright and straight-forward and the kind any community can feel justly proud of. Patrick h. Gallagher was bitten by a poisonous fly about two weeks ago. His fever ran up alarmingly high. Dr. Leithead was called and since then he has been getting gradually better, but is still very weak. OF INTEREST TO THE MODOC PEOPLE Mr. and Mrs. Lee Wilson and family were here last week visiting Lee’s mother, Mrs. Frances Wilson, for several days. Miss Frankie Gooch, who now resides at Greenville, Plumas County, spent the weekend visiting her mother, Mrs. Kate Gooch of this place. Mrs. Ella Neasham is spending the week visiting with her daughter, Mrs. Charles Nolan and family of Eagleville. ~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Family Researcher of "The Last Frontier" Modoc County, California --- Our outgoing mail is checked by avast! AntiVirus. Avast! Is Free To Home Users.

SURPRISE VALLEY RECORD - CEDARVILLE, MODOC COUNTY, CAL WEDNESDAY, JUNE 19TH, 1935 PETE SULLIVAN IS RECOGNIZED AS LONE BANDIT OREGON CONVICT "STARES ME RIGHT IN THE FACE," OVIE NIELSEN SAYS ALTURAS – Photographs of Pete Sullivan, serving a life term in the Salem, Oregon, state prison, for a murder committed in Klamath County in 1926, has been recognized by various observers as the bank robber, who, single-handed, stuck up the Alturas branch of the Bank of America at noon on December the 14th. Sullivan at that time was at liberty on a conditional pardon, which was revoked on June 2nd, by Governor Martin of Oregon. He is again in the state prison, serving away on his life term. "That man stares me right in the face," says Ovie Nielsen (the bank teller, who was taken for a walk by the lone bandit last winter). "That face seems to jump right through the window at me". Ray Tierney, deputy sheriff, who is in Olympia, Washington on his vacation, stopped off at the Salem prison and interviewed Sullivan, who denied the robbery. He asserted he was in Alturas in September, when he passed through here via a freight train, but since that time had not been here. Ed Ghrist; who recalled the man when he was hanging around Alturas just prior to the robbery believed the face of the man in the prison photograph, was "too tall" for the robber, but when he read the description on the back of the photograph, it coincided with his previous description of the suspect. Beth Walls, stenographer at the bank also tentatively identified the man as did Vince Court and Fred Donkin. Donkin noticed the man hanging around the bank for several days before the electrifying stick-up on December 14th. District Attorney, A. K. Wylie, indicates that if the man is positively identified the next grand jury may be asked to return an indictment against him, so that f he gets out of Salem, he will have to face trial here. The story of the solution was predicted last week in the record. HARRIS FAMILY HOLDS REUNION The family reunion at the Joseph Harris home on June 9th was a real one and a decidedly happy affair. The sons and daughters with their families gathered to honor the birthday of their uncle, S. G. Harris of Oakland, who has been visiting in the valley for a couple of weeks. An immense picnic dinner was served under the trees which all the grown-ups enjoyed just as much as did the seventeen full-of-pep grandchildren, who were present. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. S. G. Harris, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Harris, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Harris, Sam and Joe; Mr. and Mrs. Sydney Harris, Lynn and Alvin; Mr. and Mrs. Percy Harris, Joyce, Jimmie Lou and Patricia; Mr. and Mrs. D. K. Cloud, William and Jean Marie; Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Harris, Ferne, Pauline, Phyllis and Leal; Mr. and Mrs. Ethelbert Harris, Harold and Betty; Mr. and Mrs. R. Atkinson, Dorothy and Bobby Joan. Two couples have applied for marriage licenses this week in the office of the County Clerk, L. S. Smith. These are Arthur Fred Pircen and Marjorie Oaks of Bieber, the other couple being Lowell D. Collins and Dorothy Phillips of Klamath Falls. Dorothy Eva Vaughn has asked the Modoc County Superior Court to grant her a decree of divorce from Olney Milford Vaughn. The couple was married in Lakeview, April 23, 1932 and have one daughter, Beverly Joyce Vaughn. TWO NEW ARRIVALS APPEAR HERE ALTURAS – Two new residents of Modoc County have taken up their abode here. One is a young man, who was born Saturday night to Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Gama; the other is a young lady born Monday to Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Boyd of Tule Lake. PIONEER STOCKMAN OF WARNER VALLEY PASSES Walter Dent, 72, a pioneer stockman of Warner Valley vicinity passed away at the Lake County General Hospital in Lakeview last Monday, following an emergency operation. Dent came to Warner Valley in 1885, where at that time he herded sheep. He later purchased two ranches in that valley and owned several thousand head of sheep and a large herd of cattle. He is well known by a number of the pioneers of Surprise Valley. (1:3) FORT BIDWELL HIGHLIGHTS Rolly Allen and Miss Alvira Clark were married in Medford, Oregon last week. The young bride was one the graduates from the Fort Bidwell High School this year. Congratulations and best wishes. Born in Susanville, California, June 8th, 1935 to Mr. and Mrs. Willard Bertrum, a son. Mrs. Bertrum was formerly Miss Bertha Schadler of this place. While enroute to Los Angeles last Sunday, Mr. Cord wrecked his car quite badly on the highway just out of Maxwell by having two tires blow out at the same time. Mr. Cord, his brother Lewis and Walter Lowell were in the car, when the accident occurred and all escaped with minor bruises and scratches. The car was left in a garage at Maxwell. The trio then took a bus to their destination. OBITUARY OF L. F. GILL L. F. Gill was born at Smartsville, Yuba County, California, on September 11th, 1859. Left this earth on June 12, 1935, at the ripe age of 75. He was married to Myra barber on January 1st, 1896, who passed away September 15th, 1912 in Eagleville at the age of 38 and was buried in Eagleville. By this marriage there were four children, Aaron, who died at the age of one year and the three who are still living – Vera Stanley of Cedarville, Orin Gill of Palo Alto and Verna Brown of Palo Alto. Mr. Gill also leaves three sisters, Annie Bryan of Richmond, Ella Fonda of San Jose and Arvilla Wright of Smartsville, California. He spent more than fifty years in and around Surprise Valley and the last nine years of his life at Palo Alto. Mr. Gill was a member of the Methodist Church of Eagleville, where he held the office of Sunday School Superintendent for many years. He left Eagleville in 1916. We honor the passing of one of whom it is said, "the world was made better because he lived in it". (1:4) WILEY CASE IS SET FOR JULY 14 ADIN - John J. Wiley, prominent Camino rancher, accused of petty theft of fence posts from the United States Forest Service will face trial in the Justice Court of Frank D. Harbert of Adin on July 14th, it was determined Wednesday, when a preliminary hearing on the charge was held at that place. Wiley pleaded not guilty. Wiley in connection with Elmer Cantrall, was accused of the theft after Sheriff John Sharp and Forest ranger Russell Beeson had discovered the posts on his ranch near Eagleville. They assuredly bore the government stamp, but it had almost been obliterated by the use of a chisel. Cantrall has pleaded guilty to the charge. Meanwhile, on June the 26th, Wiley faces a jury in the Superior Court of Judge F. M. Jamison on a grand theft charge, brought as a result of the alleged theft of five head of cattle from Glenn G. Talbot of Ravendale. MOTHER OF JESSE DAY IS CALLED MRS. ALICE DAY LITTLETON, 56 SUNDAY MORNING ALTURAS – Funeral services were conducted this afternoon from the Kerr Funeral Chapel for Mrs. Alice Ray Littleton, 56, mother of Jesse Day of Alturas. Mrs. Day was taken ill Sunday. She passed away Sunday night. (1:5) NEW PINE CREEK NOTES The writer did not learn of the marriage of two popular Goose Lake Valley people until last Sunday that took place at Reno, Nevada, on Sunday, June 9th. The couple were Miss Ida M. Oliver, daughter of Mr. and rms. Charles M. Oliver, of Willow Ranch, California and Walter E. Lunsford, son of Mrs. Anna Marshall, also of Willow Ranch. Both have been employed at the Willow Ranch box factory for the past two or three years. The write joins their many friends in extending congratulations and may their married life be one round of happiness and success. Little three-year old Richard, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Robnett, had his left arm broken above the elbow recently, caused by a fall from a wagon. Wallace Dorris, proprietor of the Green Garden Beer Parlor and Mrs. Martha Brown, who has been assisting him in running the Garden, left for Reno, Nevada, recently and returned man and wife. Mr. Dorris received another thrill Saturday night when he discovered that his car was missing, which was about 3 A. M. Sunday morning. The Sheriff of both Modoc and Lake County were notified and the car was found parked and unharmed in the yard of a Lakeview home. Some one no doubt took a ride in the car to Lakeview and drove the car in the yard and left it. The evening Mr. and Mrs. Dorris returned home from Reno, a party was given them at the Green Garden. OF INTEREST TO THE MODOC PEOPLE Married in Reno, Nevada, June 15th, 1935, Herbert Faulkner and Miss Leah Boyd. They were accompanied by Mrs. L. Boyd and Mrs. A. Hafer. Mr. and Mrs. Faulkner are spending their honeymoon in San Diego. Mr. and Mrs. Don Davidson of Crane Creek were tendered a charivari last Saturday night. A number from Alturas attended and the couple was presented with a set of silverware given by the forest service employees. The small son of Mrs. Ollie Roberts, of this place, was severely burned one day last week when he fell against a hot stove and burned the palms of both hands. Coming as a surprise to his many friends here was the news of the marriage of Francis R. Page and Miss Dorothy Ponting at Mills Valley on May 29th. Congratulations Mrs. Carrie Wood has been quite ill the past week, but is somewhat better now. ALTURAS NEWS NOTES Born in Alturas, California June 12th, 1935 to Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Boyd, a daughter. Mrs. Betty Fitzpatrick who has been ill with tick fever is able to be up and around at this writing. Born in Alturas, California, June 15th, 1935 to Mr. and Mrs. C. Gama, a son LAKE CITY NEWS NOTES Claude Heard of Standish came up the latter part of last week and got his brother, George and took him to the hospital at Woodland for medical treatment. Miss Marian Toney of Lakeview is visiting with her father, William Toney at the Seyferth ranch. Mrs. Charles Carter returned home last Saturday from Alturas. She is feeling real well at this writing. An epidemic of dysentery has been going the rounds here. Those who have had it seem very ill for a period of 24 to 48 hours. Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Morgan and little daughter were up from Eagleville Sunday visiting with Mrs. Morgans’ parents, Mr. and Mrs. Marion Steward. Kenneth Vernon sprained his arm while lifting rocks at the O. P. Robinson ranch last week. Mrs. Charles Hill and son, Verne of Westside, Oregon were visiting with her daughter, Mrs. Oliver Carter last week. ALTURAS LOCALS Dr. and Mrs. John Stile will leave for Woodland this week where the local physician will undergo surgical treatment. ~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Family Researcher of "The Last Frontier" Modoc County, California --- Our outgoing mail is checked by avast! AntiVirus. Avast! Is Free To Home Users.

SURPRISE VALLEY RECORD - CEDARVILLE, MODOC COUNTY, CAL WEDNESDAY, JUNE 12, 1935 SOLUTION OF ALTURAS BANK HOLD-UP IS IMMINENT (Headline) RAY TIERNEY LEAVES FOR UNNOUNCED OREGON TOWN TO QUESTION PRISONER GRIM LOOKING MAN WHO TOOK TELLER FOR A WALK MAY BE HELD IN OREGON COUNTY JAIL ALTURAS – it is definitely known that Deputy Sheriff Ray Tierney has left Modoc County for an unnamed Oregon County seat to look over a man, who has been tentatively identified as the gunman, who held up the Alturas Branch of the Bank of America last December, and took Teller Ovie Nielsen for a walk and robbed the teller’s cage of $472.00. The suspicion of the sheriff’s office was directed a short while ago to a man who was in Modoc County at the time and who disappeared shortly afterward. The suspect was known to have made several statements, which were termed as those of an enemy of society in general. A description of the man coincided with the meager information furnished by the fear-choked bank employees and spectators. Saturday in response to a general hold order for a person of that description, Sheriff Sharp was informed that a man was held in an Oregon county jail, who had been in Modoc County at that time and Deputy Sheriff Tierney left Monday morning to drill the prisoner and possibly to extradite, if suspicions are grounded. A photograph of the suspect was sent to the sheriff’s office and it is said to have been tentatively identified by Ovie Nielsen and Beth Walls, who were in the bank at the time. The branch of the Alturas Bank of America here was robbed by an unmasked lone gunman on Friday, December 14th, at noon. He forced Ovie Nielsen to scoop all the currency in his cage into a sack and accompany him outside to a Ford Coupe, which was parked north of the bank. While bank employees and spectators stood by in horror, he drove off. He was variously reported as going north, east and south. Three men were arrested at Ravendale and later released. Some lawyers in the south, has one of the men deluded into filing a $10,000.00 damage suit against Modoc County. The suit was recently dismissed in court here after a demurrer had been filed by the county officers. It is not known if it well be re-filed. It is extremely likely that next week’s Record will present the full story of an arrest. If that is the case, it will clear up the only remaining unsolved case on the dockets of the sheriff’s office. FORT BIDWELL HIGHLIGHTS Chester Lowell motored to San Francisco last Wednesday to bring back his mother, Mrs. A. c. Lowell after passing the winter months in Berkeley. Born in Cedarville, Friday, June 7th, 1935, to Mr. and Mrs. Ruel Bucher of this place, a son. Congratulations. FUNERAL HELD WEDNESDAY FOR MRS. SURRILDA BALLARD Funeral services were held last Wednesday afternoon for Mrs. Surrilda Ballard, aged 85, from the Baptist Church in Alturas, Cal., the Rev. Schawbenland, her pastor, officiating. "God touched her with His finger and she slept", but not until a beautiful Christian life was lived, a noble example of patience, fidelity to truth and faith were given. Mrs. Ballard crossed the Plains in a covered wagon in 1852 and remembered well the hardships and privations endured by the early pioneer. She lived at Goose Lake during the hectic winter of 1872-72, when Captain Jack and Modoc Indian renegades carried on a guerrilla warfare against the soldiers and white civilians. Surrilda Ballard was born in St. Joseph, DeCab, County, Missouri, March 26, 1849 and died at her home in Alturas, Cal., June 4, 1935. At the early age of three, she came with her father’s family across the Plains by ox team settling in Macinnville, Oregon. Early in her life, she was united in marriage to James L. Ballard and in 1868, they came to California and settled in Siskiyou County. In 1872 they settled in Modoc County and since 1903, she has been a resident of Alturas. She had ten children, 8 of whom survive her. There are also 19 grandchildren left to mourn her passing. She was a member of the Baptist Church of Alturas and held a charter membership. After a long, busy and useful life, she died as she had lived – honored, trusted and loved. She reared her own monument while she lived in the hearts of all who knew her. Her life was completed of work all done and well done constitutes completion. (1:3) WILL RECOVER EYE SIGHT Mrs. Elmer McCulley, who recently went to Berkeley, where she entered the University Hospital to undergo a delicate operation on her eye. The operation was performed last Thursday and Monday evening, her mother, Mrs. Grace Stanley, received word that the doctors believe she will regain the sight of the left eye. For a time it was feared that she would lose the sight entirely. ROMANCE SOURS FOR K. F. COUPLE LONESOME LICENSE WILL NEVER BE CLAIMED In the little green drawer of the office of County Clerk L. S. Smith, there reposes a little tragedy. It is a marriage license to which a notation is pinned. The license represents a romance that may never be. Here on June 6, appeared Raymond Robertson and Mrs. Judy Patterson, a divorcee. They applied for one of Bob’s marriage licenses and then returned to their several homes to await the three-day limit. Meanwhile, Raymond was apparently mopping, because his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Robertson of Klamath Falls wormed from him the secret that he was about to wed Mrs. Patterson. The following Western Union Telegram completes the story of the romance that was never to be: "Marriage License applied for by Raymond Robertson and Judy Patterson Not Approved by Boy’s parents. Boy not of age". Mrs. Bob Babcock returned Saturday from Los Angeles, where she has been visiting her parents – Mr. and Mrs. Marcy Sloss and family visited his mother, Mrs. Ella Sloss, Sunday and the children remained over for a brief visit with their grandmother. Bob has been particularly happy, decked up, a La Vaquero, with his Uncle John Rachford’s boots. LEFT FOR FRISCO HOSPITAL Dan House, who some four months ago had the misfortune of having his horse fall with him just this side of Lake City and pinned his right leg under the animal and injured his ankle badly. Very little improvement has been noted and Dan has been forced to go about on crutches during this time. Yesterday morning, he left for San Francisco, where he will receive treatment in a hospital there for the injury. FRANK ALLEN’S BABE IN S. F. HOSPITAL The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Allen is now in a San Francisco hospital receiving treatment. A blood transfusion was administered to the little one, last week. At this writing, we have not had any word as to the babe’s condition. WAR VETERAN IS BURIED IN ADIN Ralph Williams, 42, a World War veteran was buried Saturday at Adin cemetery with military honors. Mr. Williams, who is a brother of Eva Williams, of Likely, had been in Presidio hospital for sometime and a heart condition hastened his death. An American Legion guard of honor accompanied the body to the cemetery. (1:6) FRANK SHAFFER HAS HIS ARM BROKEN Frank Shaffer, who is employed by W. F. Cockrell, out on Duck Lake had the misfortune of being thrown from a "bronco" and upon hitting the ground his arm came in contact with a board, thus causing a fracture of the small bone. He came to Cedarville and Dr. Kennedy treated the injured member. TO BE MARRIED IN MISSOURI Miss Katherine Hudspeth, a native of Cedarville, but has been residing in San Francisco for a number of years, is reported to be on her way to Missouri, where she will be married in the near future the report says. Albert Erramouspe, employee of the California Public Utilities Company at Montgomery Creek, who recently underwent an operation for appendicitis at the Sisters’ Hospital at Red Bluff returned home last week and will lay off for a month while recuperating. ALTURAS NEWS NOTES Mrs. Joe Cox of Willow ranch was operated on for an abdominal ailment Monday and is reported recovering nicely. Mr. and Mrs. Arch Dane are celebrating the arrival of a ten and one-half pound, Friday evening. The young man has been named Archibald Lee. Mrs. Fred Pope of Klamath Falls was in Alturas Wednesday for the funeral of her mother, Mrs. Surrilda Thornton Ballard. Chester (Slim) Colvin and Miss Elsie Neeley, both former residents of northern Washoe County, Nevada, were married in Winnemucca last week. In Westwood, California, Saturday, June 1, 1935, to Mr. and Mrs. Victor Scammon, a 9-1/2 pound son, John Victor, Jr. The little fellow is the second grandchild of Mr. and rms. E. G. Scammon of Westwood; a baby daughter was born last fall to Mr. and Mrs. Ellsworth Scammon, Jr. OF INTEREST TO MODOC PEOPLE Mort Hurley and family of Reno, arrived in Cedarville last weekend and will make their home here for the next few months. Mr. Hurley is one of the foreman at the Swinford CCC camp. R. O. Ward, prominent Lake City rancher, was in Cedarville Monday consulting Dr. Kennedy in regard to an injured leg. Mr. Ward recently had a horse fall with him and had his leg pinned under the animal, badly injuring it. Mrs. Lois Beeson and children of New Pine Creek spent the weekend in Cedarville visiting with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Cummins. Jim Deamer is going around these days with a bandaged hand, due to the fact that while using the scythe he inflicted a gash on the member. Tom Wylie, the local postmaster has his hand wrapped up these days due to the fact that while hoeing the garden the other evening he ran a large sliver into the member. R. R. Baker and family of Alturas, spent Saturday in Cedarville, visiting with Mr. Baker’s mother, Mrs. Seyton Baker, of this place. Frank Bowers, while using his wife’s implement (the ax) had the misfortune of badly lacerating his left hand. You know, Frank, you should take our advice and leave the pesky thing alone. However, Frank laments that he was only "spelling" his wife for a short time when the accident occurred. LAKE CITY NEWS NOTES Mrs. George Weilmunster was reported quite sick the first of last week. Mrs. Grace Carter is reported improving at the General Hospital and may be able to return home soon. Winston Heard is the most popular young man in Lake City. He has a Harley-Davidson motor cycle and do the girls like to hug Winston. It is perfectly scandalous. News reaches us, that Annabelle Hays, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lossie Hays has been taken to a hospital in San Francisco for treatment. Mrs. Fred Wimer is sure having her troubles – she had just gotten so she could walk on her broken foot and now she has a case of shingles. Job had nothing on Carrie. NEWSY NOTES FROM NEW PINE CREEK There came very near being another serious shooting accident in our community Sunday. Layton Gentry, Kelton Butler and Orville Riggs were returning from a squirrel hunt. Layton was on his bicycle with Kelton riding on same bike back of him in lead of Orville, who was riding his bicycle with his 22-rifle and in some way the gun was discharged, striking Layton and the bullet passed thru the fleshy part of his leg. Layton was rushed to Lakeview to Dr. Leithead and the wound was not serious unless some infection should set in. This is another good lesson to every man or boy to unload a gun and after they know it is empty, they should not point the gun in the direction of anyone, for the old saying was that there were more people killed with empty guns, than with loaded guns. Charley Vincent received a telegram Saturday stating that his mother, Mrs. Jane Vincent, who at present is living with her daughter, Latha at Dunsmuir, had the appendicitis and on Sunday another telegram was received stating that she was operated on Sunday morning and that the operation was successful. Mrs. Vincent is seventy years of age and has up to this operation been very active for her age. Born on Tuesday, June 4th, an 8-pound baby boy born to Mr. and Mrs. James Rafferty. The good old stork presented this boy for this New Pine Creek happy couplet at the Lakeview hospital. The good mother and son are doing nicely and you never saw a more satisfactory happy smile on any young daddy than papa Jimmie is wearing. A wedding party took place Wednesday, June 5th. The wedding ceremony took place at the Methodist Church at Lakeview, Rev. W. W. Switzer, officiating. The contracting parties were Mrs. Theresa Keller, daughter of the late Edward E. Keller and Sadie Keller and Louis Jennings, son of Ralph Jennings, many years the popular sheriff of Jackson County under whom Louis was deputy. The happy couple left Saturday for Medford, where Mr. Jennings is in partnership with his brother in the Service Station business. The writer joins their many friends in extending congratulations. ~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Family Researcher of "The Last Frontier" Modoc County, California --- Our outgoing mail is checked by avast! AntiVirus. Avast! Is Free To Home Users.

SURPRISE VALLEY RECORD - CEDARVILLE, MODOC COUNTY, CAL WEDNESDAY, JUNE 5TH, 1935 ALTURAS MAN MAY LOSE EYE Charles Crowder, Alturas man is in the Woodland Clinic where an attempt to save the sight of his left eye is being made. Crowder was struck in the eye Thursday while chopping wood, by a splintered stick, which penetrated the eye and after first aid by Alturas surgeons, he was rushed to woodland for specialist attention. It is stated that it is highly doubtful if the eye can be saved. J. J. WILEY IS ARRESTED FOR POST-STEALING TRIAL OF WILEY ON CATTLE RUSTLING CHARGE IS SLATED ON SUPERIOR COURT DOCKET FOR JUNE 26; IS NOW FREE UNDER $2,500.00 BONDS; BUT WILL BE BROUGHT BACK TO MODOC TO FACE NEW CHARGE J. J. Wiley is again in the hands of the law, this time charged with stealing 42 posts from the Forest Service on the Adin Mountain. At this time, Wiley is out on a $2,500.00 bond on a cattle-rustling charge, the case being set for June 26th. Seventy-five jurymen have been subpoenaed to appear for the trial to be held on that date. Thru some manner, Sheriff Sharp had got "wind" that Wiley had taken posts from the Adin Mountain and hauled them to his ranch east of Eagleville. Elmer Cantrall, who was with Wiley at the time the posts were loaded on Wiley’s truck and taken to Eagleville, was arrested in Willets, Mendocino County, last week by Sheriff Sharp. Cantrall, who is now in the county jail, has confessed to helping load the posts onto Wiley’s truck and accompanied Wiley on the trip. Sheriff Sharp in company with Billie S. Brown went to Wiley’s ranch, (the old Prior Ranch) last Thursday and found the posts. They also found that the U. S. Stamp on the ends of the posts had been blurred with some dull instrument. Later they found the instrument, an old cold chisel in the blacksmith nearby, which some one had used to dull the Government stamp on the ends of the posts. Sheriff Sharp accompanied by District Attorney A. K. Wylie left this morning for Camino, Eldorado County, Cal., to arrest Wiley on a petty theft charge. Walter Kober, who is employed at the Harris Lumber Yard had the misfortune of running a large sliver in his right hand last week, thus causing a painful injury. INTENTION TO WED In the little green drawer at the Clerk’s office reposes the ‘Intention to Wed’ document of Marvin Skinner, 21 of Corning and Miss Viola Leighton, 17, of Bieber. The above declaration was filed on May 31st. CALLED TO PORTLAND BY RELATIVE DEATH Mrs. Frank Sears received Monday the word of the death of a brother-in-law in Albany and with her husband left immediately for the Oregon City. Her return is indefinite. (1:5) Mrs. Jack Clark of Willow Ranch is a patient at the hospital where she was the subject of an abdominal operation. Mr. and Mrs. B. P. Dollarhide of Westwood are visiting here for a short time and taking in the Commencement Exercises tomorrow night at which time their grandson, Adrian Dollarhide graduates. Mrs. Ettie Roys of Ashland, Oregon was visiting at the home of her sister, Mrs. Even Gaustad during the past week. WAGON RUNS OVER GLENN HILLS WHO IS SERIOUSLY HURT AT NUBIEBER Glenn Hills of Nubieber was seriously injured in an accident that occurred Monday while he was hauling material in a wagon to mend a dam on a piece of land he is farming near the rains service station across the mountain. The front-end gate of the wagon gave way under Hills and dropped him between the wheels and the horses’ hoofs. The team ran away and pulled the heavily loaded wagon over his body. He was taken to McArthur, where Dr. Hanna examined him and found that he had a pelvic fracture, a broken fore arm and possible internal injuries. The Ryan ambulance from here was called and with George Tyler driving and Mrs. Hills going along took Hills to the hospital at Susanville. Tyler brought back word that Hills appeared likely to recover. – Bieber Gazette Mrs. Frank Allen left last Friday for San Francisco taking her infant son for medical treatment; she was accompanied by Miss Mary Mullins, of Alturas. FORT BIDWELL HIGHLIGHTS Mr. Jim Williams is reported not so well at this writing. "Grandma" Wheeler, mother of Frank Wheeler, who is aged four score and twelve years, is reported seriously ill at this writing. NEWSY NOTES FROM NEW PINE CREEK Little Roma Wallace is on the sick list at this writing. LAKE CITY NEWS NOTES Mrs. Charles Carter is reported to be resting easy at the General Hospital, Alturas, after her recent operation. Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Steele and family have moved to their home at Canby. The Steeles’ made many friends here, who wish for them the very best wherever they may go. ~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Family Researcher of "The Last Frontier" Modoc County, California --- Our outgoing mail is checked by avast! AntiVirus. Avast! Is Free To Home Users.

Enloe O. Looper Services for Enloe Looper were held Monday, May 22 at 10 a.m. at the Alturas Cemetery. Pastor Mel Chasteen conducted the service. Alturas resident Enloe Oscar Looper passed away May 18, 2006 at Modoc Medical Center, Alturas, CA. Mr. Looper was born in Monterey, Tennessee on June 21, 1923, to Dock and Cassie Looper. Enloe stayed in Tennessee until he was 16 when he moved to California to work with his brother Grover. In 1941, at the age of 17, he joined the U.S. Navy and served during World War II. Upon his discharge from the Navy, he returned home to Tennessee, and began dating Johnnie Officer. They were married six months later. This marriage brought three children, David, Mildred and Debbie. Davie preceded his father in death the summer of 1967. Enloe and Johnnie came to Orange Cove, CA. 12 days after their marriage. Later that year they moved to Alturas. They have remained in Alturas since that time, except for a brief period when they returned to Tennessee for the birth of their second child Mildred. Enloe worked at the Lumber Mill in Alturas. He loved Modoc County, his family and friends. Hunting, fishing and playing cards were some of his favorite hobbies. Later in Enloe's life he found he enjoyed buying, raising and selling horses. This was such a special interest he had because he could share it with his grandchildren he loved so much. He is survived by his wife Johnnie of Alturas; daughters and sons-in-law Mildred and Pinky Anklin of Canby, CA; Debbie and Bob McCoy of Alturas; grandchildren Nikki and Eric Duarte of Beatty, OR; Rick Anklin, Canby; Ray Anklin, Alturas; Victor Madrigal, Ft. Bidwell; Kristi Zendejas, Alturas; brothers Ray and Rosco of Tennessee and Arlie of Indiana; sisters Anna Tinch and Berta Mae Wilson of Tennessee. Memorial remembrances may be directed to the Alturas Baptist Church c/o Pastor Mel Chasteen, P.O. Box 1162, Alturas, CA 96101. Stopps Friends are invited to a celebration of the lives of Clarence and Lucile Stopp at the Lake City Cemetery, Memorial Day, Monday, May 29 at 1 p.m. Their immediate family welcomes you to participate in the personal closure of this unique Surprise Valley couple. Expressions of remembrance are welcome. Tea will be served by Ms. Lynn's Tea of Montague, CA. ~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Family Researcher of "The Last Frontier" Modoc County, California --- Our outgoing mail is checked by avast! AntiVirus. Avast! Is Free To Home Users.

SURPRISE VALLEY RECORD - CEDARVILLE, MODOC COUNTY, CAL WEDNESDAY, MAY 29TH, 1935 THROUGH SMOKED GALSSES LLOYD TRIPP WITH HIS heavy coat on "sittin’ in the sun", absorbing the rays of "Old Sol". ALBERT TANDY, Ag. Teacher out reducing on the tennis court JOHN BAILEY BUSILY engaged in putting new screen doors at the post office – many idle helpers noted LEW McCULLEY’S alfalfa field looking especially good – may be ready for the first cutting about June 15th DICE SHAKING at Monte Carlo CCC BOYS taking the weekend and visiting in Cedarville ALAS – THE JAIL door is back on its hinges MARIE ESPIL playing the slot machine in Miller’s Confectionery, (Alturas) – Margie Hickerson and Ellen McManus helping her BILL KENNEDY opening up his Garage at seven o’clock in the morning MRS ALMA HAUG planting many varieties of flowers and bulbs – and a beautiful yard, she has too RAY ABRAMS DISPLAYING the new John Deere mower… a special one for display only, whereby the prospective buyer can see all moving parts, which are enclosed in cellophane AND A LOCAL, who had "partaken" too freely was sleeping soundly on the "Main Drag". Too bad! BILLIE McCOMBS recovering some of the tools and accessories, which had been stolen from him lately P. B. HARRIS hitting the Trail for the CCC camps in northern Washoe County STEVE ZAULET happily sitting behind the wheel of a Buick Sedan THE SENIORS busily engaged in sending out their Commencement invitations MONROE DORTON tuning up his "Lizzie" THE ABSENCE OF SEVERAL cows that have been trespassing around town is noted GRAMMAR SCHOOL kiddies wondering just what to do next… vacation and nothing to do DR. KENNEDY with his new Summer bonnet "CARM" GUARNERI somewhat nervous Saturday… maybe he was thinking about riding a "goat" or "sumpin" AND THE CROPS of this section badly in need of rain LITTLE JIMMIE HAWKINS in Cedarville saying "hello" to his friends last Friday WATERMASTER McPARTLAND with a row of fine young spinach on his upper lip AND SEVERAL HAVE told us, we don’t know how close we came to exposing some of the would-be Nevada cattle rustlers in last week’s issue FRANK POWERS and Fred Ash on their way to Alturas to judge horsemanship AL COX lamenting about not bringing his Sunday-go-to-meeting suit to Cedarville over the weekend ED PETERSON and Tom Wylie trying to stir up a bridge tournament for after lodge entertainment for Saturday night AL NORTON, THE GENIAL Cedarville Booster with a friendly smile and greeting for everyone L. N. PABST on the work end of a shovel on Eagle Creek last Saturday GEORGE PENLAND LOOKING for Swiss cheese – and maybe Limburger THE CEDARVILLE CEMETERY grounds presenting an especially neat and attractive appearance, under the care of Claude Mulkey the caretaker. Last summer during the extremely dry season he hauled water to keep the shrubs and flowers from drying up, which is certainly a very commendable act. AND MANY PEOPLE enjoyed "KID MILLION" at the local theatre during last weekend. Some journeyed to Alturas to see the "LITTLE COLONEL" at the Alhambra Theatre. WARREN LAYTON KILLED IN HEAD-ON COLLISION (Headline) SMALL COACH HITS COCA COLA TRUCK ON BLIND CURVE 5 MILES SOUTH OF LIKELY; TWO OTHERS INJURED Last Monday morning Mr. and Mrs. Warren Layton and son LeRoy left for Chico to visit Mr. Layton’s mother, who resides there. At a point five miles south of Likely, where the road winds in and out on the grade, the small coach in which, the Laytons were riding came upon the big Coca Cola truck on a blind turn. Layton who was driving at a lively rate of speed, could not control his car on the turn and into the big truck for a head-on collision, it went with a terrific impact. The small coach came together with such a force that it molded the fender and lamppost in the bed of the truck and turning it over on its side. The truck was carrying a two-ton load at the time. Layton’s machine first hit the truck on the wide bed with the front of his radiator. The hood, fender, lamp, wheel, steering wheel, the front seat, body panels were all torn loose and shoved completely back to the front of the back seat. Upon impact of all this material coming back at such terrific force, Layton was instantly killed. The seat he was sitting in was torn away. His head and shoulders went out through the panel on the left-hand side of the machine and when found, his head lay on the ground and his feet lying where the seat had been. Mrs. Layton, who was riding in the seat beside him escaped with several broken ribs and bad lacerations and body bruises. LeRoy, their son, sustained a broken leg, body bruises and lacerations, and an ear nearly torn off. Funeral services for Layton have not been arranged at this time, on account of hearing from a sister, who lives in Colorado. Bill Ranrup, driver of the truck and Don Flournoy, who was riding in t he truck, escaped injury. It was thought at first that three machines had piled up at the location of the accident and the other victim of the accident was Ray Brennan, salesman for Jarman’s garage. It so happened that Brennan had passed Layton a short time before and was on the next turn of the grade. He happened to look back and upon seeing the truck on its side, turned around and came back to the scene of the wreck. (1:4) MARRIED IN RENO Jack F. Quinn and Barbara Treudt, both of Alturas, were married at a simple wedding ceremony performed in Reno, Nevada, Saturday May 25th, 1935, by Father Empey. Jack is the son of Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Quinn of Alturas and is a graduate of the Modoc County High School. He is employed at the Hydro Plant on Pine Creek by the C. P.S. Company. Miss Treudt is also a graduate of the Modoc Union High School and for the past few years has made her home with Mr. and Mrs. George C. Cline of Alturas. The young couple will make their home at the hydro Plant. A host of friends extend congratulations to the newly weds. PASSES IN ALTURAS Mrs. Mary J. Slinkard, wife of Steve Slinkard, of Eagleville, who has been critically ill at the General Hospital at Alturas for several weeks, passed away last night. Obituary will appear next week. No announcement as to the time of her funeral has been received at this time.(1:4) MRS PETE LAXAGUE CALLED BY DEATH Died at the Modoc County Hospital in Alturas, California, Thursday, May 23, 1935. Mrs. Buena Laxague aged 20 years, 9 months and 29 days. A dark gloom spread over the whole community when it was whispered from one to another that "Buena had gone". She was of an affectionate disposition, bright and winning in her manner, so that friendship’s circle was to her a large one. Indeed, it may be said of her, that "none knew her but to love her; none named her but to praise." Only a few years ago she was married to Pete J. Laxague of this place, whom, with three small children, William, Buddy and Donald Rae, she leaves to mourn her untimely passing; also her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Guy Jones, two sisters, Mrs. Clyde Gooch and Eleanor Rae Jones and three brothers, Kesner, Richard and Delbert Jones. Mrs. Laxague’s illness was of brief duration, a little over three weeks. Seemingly with us today, active in life’s round of duty and ministrations of love, but gone tomorrow. In Eagleville and at the Long Ranch in Nevada, she played as a child, developed into beautiful girlhood. She was married in Reno, Nevada, June 27, 1931 and since then has helped to establish a home of her own in Cedarville. Obsequies were held from the M. E. Church in Cedarville Sunday afternoon at 2:30. Rev. Virgil A. Vinyard, assisted by the choir, conducted the services. At the close of the solemn services, all were permitted to look for the last time upon the face of the departed. The casket was heaped with flowers, silent tokens of love and sympathy. Then the sad cortege moved on the Cedarville cemetery where the body was interred. (1:5) EARLY SURPRISE DAYS RECALLED BY PIONEER Last week I trailed the pioneers as far south as the William Shartel ranch. So will continue from where I stopped. The next place now owned by Will Dunham was known as the Heath Ranch. Heath left the valley before my time. The next was Peter Quirk; he was widely known and lived and died a bachelor. Next was A. W. Goos, at Goos Creek. He owned the first brewery in the Valley. He sold the ranch to George Weilmunster, (Max Fulcher bought the brewery and moved it to Fort Bidwell). Goos moved to Alturas, then known as "Dorris Bridge", and built a brewery on the South bank of Pit River. That one he sold to Peter Ivory and built another in Lakeview, which he sold to George Jammerthal. Goos died at an advanced age along in the nineties. Then we reach the ranch of John Bucher. He was one of the most loved men in the Valley. Served the county two terms as Sheriff and several terms as Supervisor. His passing was a sad loss to the County. Next was John Dodson, another good citizen. He lived to a good old age and died in 1926. The next two ranches one owned by Bill Odbert, the other by R. O. Ward was owned by Mrs. Amanda Boyd. She also owned the Heath ranch. She was spoken of as the "Widow" Boyd, but in reality was never a widow. Her husband, Abner Boyd, was struck on the head with a six-shooter by a man named Ford, crushing his skull, which rendered him mentally incapable and he was confined in the hospital at Stockton for many years before his death. The wife carried bravely on, raising her children to man and womanhood and her own with the world. Ford left his family and went to San Francisco, where he died "un-honored and unsung", he was buried in the "potter’s field" – the finish of most would-be bad men. Next we come to the homes of Jim Doherty, Newt Jacobs, George Ewing, Neal Powley, Bill Milton and Thomas Garrett. Then we were at Lake City, which had two general stores, one run by Wallace & Wheeler, the other by A. M. Hamlin. Wallace was killed in 1885 and the store closed out. There were two hotels, one run by Mr. Johnson, was burned in 1885, the other the old "Pioneer Hotel", was run by "Auntie" Brown and was known far and near by the meals you could get. A man would ride forty miles on horseback to get his dinner at that hotel. The building is still there but "Auntie" Brown and her husband "Uncle" Billie, have both been gone for many years. In the Spring of 1885, G. A. R. Post was organized at lake City. It had about twenty members, all ver enthusiastic, but the Grim Reaper exacted such heavy toll from their roster that after a few years the members were all gone. In the words of Colonel O’Hara: "On Fames eternal camping ground Their silent tents are spread, And glory guards with solemn round The bivouac of the dead." To be Continued Felix Allen OF INTEREST TO MODOC PEOPLE Mrs. Emil B. Smalls arrived here from Oakland last week and will spend the summer at the home of her daughter, Mrs. H. O. Hughes. Ranger A. E. Noren and his fence crew came upon the scene of the head-on collision of the Layton coach and Coca Cola truck on the Likely road, about twenty minutes after it happened last Monday morning. Mr. Noren describes the wreck as one of the worst that he has ever seen. Miss Rose Morley and Mr. Roger Moyer were married at the Congregational Church Friday evening at midnight in Alturas. Their many friends wish them success in the trials and tribulations over the seas of matrimony. The trial of J. J. Wiley will come before the Superior Court of Modoc County on June 26th. Wiley plead not guilty to a cattle rustling charge. This day is yours. Yesterday is gone – tomorrow is not yet born. Today is all you have – improve it. We are informed that Mrs. Grace Carter of Lake City, is seriously ill at the General Hospital at Alturas. A little five-year old boy by the name of Meyers was run over by a State Highway truck at Madeline last Monday. The little fellow suffered a broken back in the accident. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Hironymous and family, of Alturas spent Sunday visiting in Lakeview. While there they went on a fishing trip and believe you me, they surely brought home a fine mess of the finny tribe. ANOTHER COLLISION In a car coming from Davis Creek occupied by Pat Dees, Shorty Browser and a man named McCaw had a head-on collision with Prof. Stephens and his family Sunday evening near the Quarantine Station east of Alturas. It seems that the Davis Creek car was coming down on the wrong side of the highway and the Prof. for a time kept on his side of the road, but seeing the driver of the other car was making no attempt to turn out, he, Mr. Stephens decided to cut across in front of the oncoming car in order to miss it. As he attempted to cut across the other car also turned to their side of the road and a head-on collision was the result. The occupants suffered minor bruises and lacerations; both cars were badly damaged. MIS-NAMED DISMAL SWAMP IS NISNAMED: DISABLE RIGHT Dismal Creek and Dismal Swamp are misnamed, according to L. J. Fee, of Fort Bidwell. The correct name is Disable. Thru some contortion or misunderstanding the name degenerated into Dismal. The creek took its name from the swamp, which was named for one of the two original settlers in that section. Disable and his partner, Venning, took up donation land claims there and the swamp was named for him. He later moved to Duck Lake, in southern Surprise Valley and died there several years ago. Disable was a well educated man and took a prominent part in the early day politics and public affairs, often being called upon for speaking event and was especially in demand as an orator for July 4th celebrations. – Lake County Examiner FIVE-YEAR SUSPENDED SENTENCE Svenn Hansen and Sheldon C. Smith were sentenced last week to a term of five years in San Quentin for breaking into a house near Alturas. They stole nothing worth while, but nevertheless, the sentence of five years in the State prison was meted out to them by Judge Jamison. The sentence was, however, suspended. Albert Erramouspe is in the Red Bluff Hospital this week following an operation for appendicitis. His condition is somewhat improved at this writing, according to reports. NEWSY NOTES FROM NEW PINE CREEK Mrs. C. J. Cook was operated on for goiter at Klamath Falls recently is back to her home here and we are glad to learn that the operation was a good success and we hope she will have her usual good health in the future. FORT BIDWELL HIGHLIGHTS Mrs. Manning who was quite ill for several days last week, is convalescing at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Bucher. Little Mickie Doss underwent a tonsil operation at the Alturas hospital last Saturday. Dr. McKenney performed the surgical work. LAKE CITY NEWS NOTES Mrs. Charles Carter is to be operated upon at the Modoc General Hospital, Alturas, Tuesday, May 28, for gall stones. Mrs. Sylvester Coughran and children are visiting with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Hobbs. ~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Family Researcher of "The Last Frontier" Modoc County, California --- Our outgoing mail is checked by avast! AntiVirus. Avast! Is Free To Home Users.

SURPRISE VALLEY RECORD - CEDARVILLE, MODOC COUNTY, CAL WEDNESDAY, MAY 22, 1935 THROUGH SMOKED GLASSES SPRING HAS ARRIVED and with it the CCC came along SUNDAY CAME TOO and much partaking of the "O Be Joyful" by the newly arrived lads GETTING ACQUAINTED was no doubt their object and people should not take their conduct too seriously - for among the best of apples there is bound to be a few wormy ones THE BEN ALI NOBLEMEN of Sacramento arrived in Alturas Saturday, with hundreds of people viewing the Yellow and Green Clad Yeoman THEIR PARADE ON the main drag of the Modoc County metropolis was something well worth seeing. The drill team was especially good. THE SHRINE BAND along with the Drum and bugle Corps entertained the audience to a special. The street’s of Alturas was a scene of gaiety and festivity. AND THEN THE CHAIN GANG – well, they were more or less in evidence, in fact through the paint, varnish and grease and convict garb, we reorganized our traffic patrolman, Warren Caldwell, Milt Foster, Orville Hotchkiss and Bud Reimel (he’s of Redding). THE FACT IS THAT the ed. got a portion of the make-up from the last named individual, when he failed to recognize – and the wrestling match was a tie, with honors even. AND MANY A SHRINEMAN loaned us their fez, the "dry camel", and most all got acquainted WAS LUCKY ENOUGH TO partake of a fine meal – thanks to Ben Ali AND NOW THE SHRINERS have come and gone – and a good time was had by all – but the aftermath – swelled and aching heads, not so pleasant. ON OUR WAY TO ALTURAS Saturday morning, we were lucky enough to meet the convoy of CCC trucks on the straight – of – way. Forty-one trucks loaded with boys that we passed: yep, and there were 46 more at the R. R. Station etc., we noticed as we drove into town. WE NOTED THE CAREFULNESS of the CCC truck drivers – which is no doubt a good sign. Mountain roads and fast driving does not seem to get by on the Alturas – Cedarville hi-way. NOTICED THE "RA-RA" boys and girls from cal. (Dean Wylie) doing his stuff on a bicycle last Sunday – you know riding backwards, etc. THE ANTI-CHISELING CLUB has been at work. Just another phase of the "chain letter" but one that should work and is really good. The name means just what it implies and believe me, no one can "chisel". HAPPENED NEAR THE OLD jail house Sunday – and well, the door is still leaning up against the sill RAY GOLDEN was taking the "temper" out of a fine saddle horse on the "main drag" last Friday. It was a good ride, Ray. PEDRO SEMINARIO also out limbering up his saddle steed last week. AND BILL KENNEDY to get his "Whiskers" crimped at Pearl’s Beauty Shoppe last weekend. Operator Pearl says, "come again next week and I’ll have a machine that’ll do just that!" BILL PARSON of the Bear ranch was seen in town rustling around a bit last weekend. AND, FOLKS, A. E. NOREN has a wonderful assortment of arrowheads, Indian relics and whatnots.. best we have seen ASK LAUREN ADAMS who was late for supper… we’ll guess CAT FISHING SEASON coming along good and many of the valleyites fishing on the banks of the Pit River last Sunday. SEVERAL RESIDENTS really planting a garden, with the anticipation of raising something outstanding for the Fair this fall. HERE’S HOW, AND we’ll be seeing you. NEWSY NOTES FROM NEW PINE CREEK Mr. and Mrs. Babe Blurton, of Oakland, Cal., are visiting at Mr. Blurton’s mother, Mrs. Sylvester Gallagher, of New Pine Creek. Babe is a barber by trade and has worked at this trade in Oakland for a number of years. He is planning on locating here. Sam Cobbs arrived here last Saturday from Oakland, Ca., where he has been working in a broom factory. He will go to High grade, where he has mining claims, says soon as the snow goes off enough so he can go up. Mr. Cobbs was interested up there in 1912. He has a lot of faith in our Gold camp and has given up his position at the broom factory and will work on his claims this summer and said he may also be there all winter. Archie Paulett, father of high Grade, was down from the mines last Sunday and seems to be well pleased with outlook there for this summer. WORKING FOR CCC Tom Quirk and son, Robert, of Gerlach, arrived in Cedarville last Friday enroute to the CCC camps in Northern Washoe County. Mr. Quirk will work at Swinford as a Diesel engineer, while Robert will be employed at Board Corrals. FORT BIDWELL HIGHLIGHTS Mrs. Mary Schadler returned from San Francisco last Wednesday, bringing her mother back with her, who will stay with her daughter for an indefinite time. Mrs. Lydon’s health has been quite poorly for the past year. Mr. and Mrs. Victor Scammon and small son motored up from Susanville last Thursday. They will pass the summer months at their Arrowhead Ranch on Cowhead. Mr. Kirk Hilderbrant who has been confined to his bed for several months with a fractured hip is suffering from bronchial pneumonia at this writing. His condition is very critical. Dr. and Mrs. Lyle Bishop and small son spent last weekend visiting with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. George S. Miller also with Mr. and Mrs. John Reynolds. 25 GRADUATE FROM LOCAL HIGH, JUNE 6TH The year’s activities for the Surprise Valley Union High School will soon be over and this year Commencement Exercises will be held on Thursday, June 6th, at which time 25 students, who have faithfully worked and completed their four-year’s course will receive their diplomas, Walter R. Smith, principal of the school announced Monday. The program will consist of orchestrations by Prof. Eahart’s high school orchestra. The Valedictory will be delivered by Miss Elva Dorton, with Miss Dorothy McManus of the Fort Bidwell Branch delivering the Salutatory and Miss Esther Freeborn the History of the Class. The Graduating Class of ’35 are: FORT BIDWELL:BRANCH:- ELIZABETH FERN ASH ELVIRA BELLE CLARK NELLIE JOSEPHINE CLARK GLENNA MAE CONLAN GORDON LELAND DOSS DOROTHY McMANUS ESTHER J. PETERSON CEDARVILLE:- ELVA V. DORTON FERN CAROL HARVEY SHIRLEY MAE KINGMAN PHYLLIS HAYS ESTHER FREEBORN JOE SEMINARIO DELPHIA WARRENS ADRIAN DOLLARHIDE JACK HANSEN ALICE M. WARRENS MARGARET W. HUSSA ILLENE I. HANKS DARREL J. ALLEN JACK ENNIS HAROLD WARRENS ARCHIE JOHNSTONE ALYCE NOREN DONALD E. ALLENWOOD ALTURAS NEWS NOTES Mrs. Betty Fitzpatrick is reported quite ill Miss Frances Thomas has been confined to her home this week on account of an attack of the flu. Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Niles and daughter, Mrs. John Dolezal, returned to Alturas Sunday from Arizona. Mr. Niles is somewhat improved in health. OF INTEREST TO MODOC PEOPLE George Miller of Westwood, spent the weekend visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. George S. Miller, of this place. Mrs. Barbara Beyerle is spending a few days visiting with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Bush. Mrs. Fred Hill and daughters, Maxine and Mrs. Earl Rinehart motored to the Sacramento Valley last week and visited her son Orvis, for a few days. They returned Monday evening and report a good trip. J. H. Hutchinson returned home last week from San Francisco, where he went to bring back Mrs. Hutchinson, who has been in St. Luke’s Hospital, where she underwent a thyroid operation. The anesthetic was given by Dr. Boxford, who is seventy years of age. She was the first person to be given an anesthetic for goiter operation in the city of San Francisco. Mrs. Hutchinson is much improved in health. Mrs. Beatrice Steil was her mother’s special nurse. LAKE CITY NEWS NOTES Mrs. Charles Carter was taken to Alturas for an x-ray examination. Mrs. Carter has not been very well for sometime. Alden Weilmunster left here last week for Malin, where he will act as time-keeper on a road being built there. We understand Sylvester Coughan and Curtis Vernon have also received work over there. Mr. John Franklin returned from Alturas last week, where he was called by illness of his sister, Mrs. Gibson. He reports her somewhat improved. Mesdames Bruce and Bide Steward were in Alturas last Wednesday for medical treatment. Both ladies have been sick for a long time and still must be very careful of their health. ~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Family Researcher of "The Last Frontier" Modoc County, California --- Our outgoing mail is checked by avast! AntiVirus. Avast! Is Free To Home Users.

SURPRISE VALLEY RECORD - CEDARVILLE, MODOC COUNTY, CAL WEDNESDAY, MAY 15, 1935 AUNT VISITS NIECE Mrs. L. A. Humphreys, Home Economics Demonstrator of the Crown Mills in Portland and who will lecture at the Standard Oil Flamo Cooking School here next Monday and Tuesday, is visiting with her niece, Mrs. Will Rinehart. The meeting is rather a coincidence and a great pleasure, for the aunt and niece have not seen each other for several years. POPPY DAY May 25th was proclaimed Poppy Day in California by Governor Frank F. Merriam, in conjunction with the sale of poppies on that day be veterans organizations for the benefit of disabled war heroes. HUNTING FOR ANTELOPE Lem Toney, "the Mounted Police" of Cowhead, was sojourning in Cedarville over the weekend. Lem’s job out on the Cowhead plains is to keep his eyes "peeled" for the antelope, which destroy hundreds of acres of grain in that section by eating and tramping the newly sprouted kernels. Yep, Lem, driving antelope on horseback would be some job, but he says a hi powered rifle helps quite a bit keeping these pests out of the grain fields. Mrs. Pete Laxague is reported seriously ill at the General Hospital in Alturas, at this writing. Complications following childbirth is given as cause of illness. Her many friends are anxiously waiting and hoping to hear favorable news from her bedside. FORT BIDWELL HIGHLIGHTS Mr. and Mrs. Ross Routson from Lakeview spent Mothers’ Day with their mothers, Mrs. Lizzie Routson and Mrs. Eunice Baty. PINE CREEK NOTES Another one of our local High School graduates was married, who was one of our most popular young ladies, Miss Dorothy Vernon, who was married last Saturday at 11 A. M. to Mr. Art Altenburg, of Willow Ranch, Cal., Rev. Lee Hall, our local young Baptist minister officiating. May this happy young couple have the blessing that will keep on their faces the pleasant smiles they wore during their courtship thru out their married life and their troubles only little ones. The writer joins their many friends in extending heartiest congratulations. EAGLEVILLE RAMBLINGS TEDDY HILL – Modoc’s timber topper from Cedarville, turned in the race of his high school career, when he forced the winner in the low hurdles to break the N. C. H. S. A. L. record in order to beat him at Gridley. Hill should make it plenty warm for the boys in the Modesto meet. SCHAFFER – turned in some nice performances and has every indication of becoming a speed merchant. Taking place ribbons from the N. C. H. S. A. L. speedsters is a man sized job. THE MODOC ATHLETES – gentlemen on the streets and good competitors on the field THE NIGHT MAN – at Pit One power plant show a courtesy that does one’s heart much good to see AFTER LOOKING – over, a good many miles of road in the State, it is difficult to see how anyone could have been so conscienceless as to have suggested turning the Eagleville road over to the State. Throw in a couple of trucks and a grader. For that much, boot the State might take it. GRADUATES - Alleva Coons, Kathleen Murphey, Bill Grove, and Frank Nolan very flustered and mighty proud. DR. HAMILTON – convinced that no one can rise higher than native ability and effort will take him. Excellent philosophy HALLIE TIERNEY – pleasingly abrupt and tremendously popular, presenting much coveted diplomas. HIGH SCHOOL WITS – mangling the hands of graduates, who are too timid to retaliate with a much deserved poke in the nose FROM A VALLEY PAPER – the Senate has a clique known as the "Tin Pan Alley Boys", regular members of which are Senators Difani, Duval, Seawell, Powers, McColl, Perovich and Metzger. They retire to the seclusion of Lieut. Gov. George Hatfield’s well equipped ranch near Merced nearly every weekend and "discuss pending legislation". BUBONIC PLAGUE – is rumored to be abroad in the land. Whether or not, it is well to be duly careful. RUMOR – also has it that the governments’ alphabetical outfits will do wonders with telephone, road and camp work. Wouldn’t a gossip column in which one might print anything one heard be something? This one might come true. RUSSELL TAYLOR – in from the Gyp on a hurried trek to Cedarville RECENTLY – there were a hundred and fifty applications for one teaching job near Sacramento. PEOPLE – are going without ordinary comforts to buy new cars. Loan and auto companies are doing a land office business and while others dust and polish empty stores. Albert Erramouspe, who is employed by the Public Utilities Corporation, at Montgomery Creek, spent last Sunday visiting in Cedarville and Eagleville. OF INTEREST TO MODOC PEOPLE The Cedarville Bastille still reposes in the east part of town without the door. The door is handy, lying on the ground in front of the jail. We are wondering! We are wondering! Mrs. Steve Slinkard of Eagleville is in the county hospital this week and is reported in a serious condition at this writing. Mrs. Iva Quirk, who underwent an operation at the General Hospital at Alturas recently, was able to return to the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank wheeler, in Cedarville last Saturday. Miss Evelyn Brown, daughter of Mrs. C. G. Van Ness, is expected to arrive here from Woodland this weekend and will remain during the summer at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. G. Van Ness, of this place. Albert turner had the misfortune of having his right hand severely burned on a belt last Wednesday. A FISH "TALE" Catching a four-pound trout by the tail is one of Tom Kennedy’s fish tales. Waldo Warrens, son of Mr. and Mrs. George Warrens, of this place will graduate from the Davis Agricultural College this week in Berkeley, after which he will spend the summer in Surprise Valley. Dan Hill, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Hill of this place arrived home from Davis last Thursday and will spend his summer vacation at his home here. ~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Family Researcher of "The Last Frontier" Modoc County, California --- Our outgoing mail is checked by avast! AntiVirus. Avast! Is Free To Home Users.

SURPRISE VALLEY RECORD - CEDARVILLE, MODOC COUNTY, CAL WEDNESDAY, MAY 8, 1935 EAGLEVILLE RAMBLINGS BEN JOHNSON – appears suddenly out of the "Nevada Sage." A sure sign that the frost is out of the ground. RUSSELL STEWART – master at manufacturing cowboy accessories in silver engraving and polishing at a great rate. GRAMMAR SCHOOL BOYS – inspecting the Cedarville news factory FRANKIE STEVENS – main drag motorist in Cedarville BEN CAMBRON – and Jesse Stevens with pants tied at the bottom an indication for shearing season JOHN ERRAMOUSE – hasn’t torn up a service station for two weeks. JIM SHORT – is gone again BILL HUDSPETH – always pleasant LOUIS GROVES – doing some neat work in automobile refinishing with the spray gun and resplendent colors. It is surmised that some of the boys would like a good polka-dot paint job for their bus. FLOYD COOK – present and accounted for BERT SAWTELLE – possessor of an unusually large arrowhead found near Pot-Hole Springs CHARLIE NOLAN – claims that this arrowhead business keeps his men on the ground more than in the saddle THE LIGHTNERS – picnicking with the E. B. Groves, D. L. Groves and the Lyle and Heide Barbers. Much food, sight seeing, sunburn, alkali dust and enjoyment In Lost Creek area. FISHING – seems to be the favorite outdoor sport since the first. At the present rate of catch the season will shorten automatically, due to the shortage of fish. DICK SCOTT – driving a new fence mower in the form of a coupe this time. ARTHUR HARRIS – always going to, or coming from somewhere LAWRENCE YOUNG – considerably interested in the fishing situation LEON ITCAINA – somewhat surprised over the way a fish hook refuses to come out of a finger LICENSE CONTAINERS – for fishing license. Next, it will be passing signals for courtesy on the creeks. FRED MEYERS – doing acres of old-wing in a number of places. FRED STREET – setting up a new mowing machine DEVELOPING OWN STRAIN OF TURKEYS A. W. Stiner, "the turkey king of Surprise Valley" has been doing some experimenting and breeding of the holiday fowl during the past few years. In fact, he has developed a strain of turkeys, (by cross breeding) which is heavier, faster maturing than the widely advertised Lewis strain, which has gained considerable prominence among turkey producers during the past few years. Stiner now has a strain of turkeys, which will be known as the "Stiner Strain" (that’s our supposition), which produces a 16-pound bird in six months. Mr. Stiner now has 1000 eggs in the incubators and when hatched his ranch will just be a moving mass of Thanksgiving and Christmas festive birds. ALTURAS MATRON PASSES AT WOODLAND Elizabeth Jane Johnson passed away at the Woodland Clinic in Woodland on May 3rd, 1935, following Caesarian operation, which brought this couple a six and a half pound son, which is alive and healthy, but the mother did not survive the operation. Mrs. Johnson was a native of Nebraska, aged 32 years, 11 months and 7 days. She leaves to mourn her passing, her husband, Leon F. Johnson, principal of the Alturas Grammar School and 5-year old daughter, Faye. Her obsequies were held from the Kerr Chapel in Alturas Monday, May 6th and the remains were interred in the Alturas cemetery. Deepest sympathy is extended tot he bereaved ones in their hour of sorrow and loss. (1:3) DATA ON CATTLE RUSTLING CASE IS GIVEN AT PRELIMINARY HEARING Wallace McCRARY AND HARVEY SMITH PLEAD GUILTY AS CHARGED; J. J. WILEY IS BOUND OVER TO THE SUPERIOR COURT IS THE RESULTS OF PRELIMINARY HEARING ON MAY 2. The cattle rustling case, which has caused considerable interest to the residents of Modoc County for the past month finally came to preliminary hearing in the Justice Court of Alturas last Thursday, with Acting Judge, E. C. Bonner presiding. Highlights in the case so far are: On April 1st, 1935, Glen C. Talbert, Madeline Plains rancher and stockman swore to a warrant charging Wallace A. McCrary, Harvey Smith, of the South Fork district and J. J. Wiley of Porterville with grand theft, viz: the taking of five head of cattle. The bail for these men was set at $2,500.00. April 5th: Defendants all in court and the Court informs them of the nature of the charge against them by reading complaint. The Court informed them that they were charged under the names of Jack Wiley, Harvey Smith and Wallace McCrary and inquired if these are the true names as charged. Defendant Wiley states that his name is John J. Wiley, rather than Jack Wiley as stated in the complaint. The Court then informed them of their right to counsel at all stages of the proceedings. Wiley informed the court that he is represented by Attorney Oscar Gibbons and Clifford A. Russell. Defendants Harvey Smith and Wallace McCrary make no statement as to their attorneys. Oscar Gibbons and Clifford A. Russell, attorney for the defendant, Wiley asks the preliminary examination in this case be set for 10 o’clock A. m. on April 24th, at which time the bond was filed for John J. Wiley. April 8th: New bond approved and filed for John J. Wiley. April 12th: Bond for Wallace filed. April 18thL Bond for Harvey Smith filed. April 23, 4:15: Comes into court at defendants Harvey Smith and Wallace McCrary, Oscar Gibbons, Attorney for Wiley and District Attorney, A. K. Wylie. At this time, Oscar Gibbons asks that the examination of this case be reset for May 2nd, 1935, at 1:30 P. M. and the district attorney and defendants, McCrary and Smith consenting thereto, it was ordered that the preliminary hearing be set for May 2nd at 1:30 P. M. Subpoena filed. May 2nd, 1:30 P. M. Case called. Present all three defendants, also court reporter May L. Yates, District Attorney Wylie and Oscar Gibbons and A. M. Mull, Jr., attorney for defendant, Wiley. The court then reads complaint and delivers true copy to each of the defendants. Defendant Wiley is ready to proceed and is represented by attorneys Gibbons and Mull. Defendants Smith and McCrary ready to proceed, but are not represented by counsel. Court inquires of defendant Wiley, if he pleads "guilty" or "not guilty" of the offences charged in the complaint to which he replies NOT GUILTY. The Court then asks Smith and McCrary separately, if they plead guilty or not guilty of the offences charged in the complaint, to which they separately answered, GUILTY. The case then proceeds as to defendant Wiley. Wallace McCrary, one of the defendants is sworn and testifies on behalf of the people. On application of the counsel for Wiley, certain witnesses under Sec. 867, Penal Code, are excluded and admonished. A cancelled check in the amount of $75 drawn in favor of Wallace McCrary and signed by J. J. Wiley, was then introduced as evidence, and filed as exhibit "one" for the people. Re-direct examination by the District Attorney. Recourse examination by the attorneys for defendant Wiley. Re-direct examination and cross-examination by the attorneys. John C. Sharp, Sheriff of Modoc County sworn and testifies on behalf of the people. Cross examination on behalf of the people by attorneys for defendant Wiley. Ernest Dygert, Constable of Alturas, sworn on behalf of the people and is examined by the Attorney for Wiley. Re-direct by District Attorney A. K. Wylie. Raymond Cisco as a witness on behalf of the people is examined by the District Attorney and cross-examined by the attorneys for defendant Wiley. Granville Smith sworn as a witness on behalf of the defendant Wiley and is cross-examined by the district Attorney. Re-direct examination by attorneys for defendant Wiley. Defendant rests. RESULTS: It appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that the offense charged in the complaint has been committed and there is sufficient cause to believe the defendants guilty thereof, E. C. Bonner, presiding Judge, made the order that the defendants held to answer to the same and that they be admitted to bail in that sum of $2,500.00. REMINISCENCES OF PIONEER DAYS ARE RECALLED In a former letter I mentioned most all the farmers that were living in the vicinity of Fort Bidwell fifty years ago. However, I failed to mention Henry "Hank" Dickenson. He owned a ranch six miles south of town. "Hank" was a native of New York State and a veteran of the Civil War. Once his Company was being shelled, by the rebels on a night that was dark. He took refuge behind a small stump and imagined that he was safe. When orders came for them to move, he grabbed the stump intending to use it for assistance to regain his footing. The stump broke at the ground, so rotten it would have been about as much protection from a cannon ball as a wheat straw. But he had felt sage all the time it was between him and the cannon. Another old soldier, I believe the only one now in the valley, is S. K. Hilderbrand, still living at Bidwell. He is past ninety years. At one time there was a Fort called Fort Warner, about sixty-five miles North of Fort Bidwell, between Lakeview and Honey Creek. It was abandoned sometime in the seventies. The Indians were a nuisance to the early settlers for several years. Noah Clough, at the north end of the valley had his grain threshed and piled up in sacks at the stack yard, the Indians came that night and cut the sacks and dragged them around and spilled all the grain in the dirt. About the same trip they attacked the cabin of the McConnaughy brothers, about four hundred yards from the garrison: R. __. McConnaughy was wounded. The soldiers were aroused by the noise of the battle and rushed to the scene of the conflict and the Indians were dispersed. A party composed of soldiers and civilians went in pursuit and overtaking them at Bald Mountain, killed and captured the entire band, squaws and all. This battle broke the war spirit of the Piutes for all time and they became fairly good Indians – while still living. Of the volunteers that accompanied the soldiers, I can recall only the names of J. R. Baty, Peter Quirk and Ralph Neasham. I think the incident of the famous "pepper" story happened at some other time, probably when Parson Cook chewed the empty flour sack and swallowed the juice. Life in the far West was precarious in those days. Ralph Neasham owned the ranch at the foot of Neasham Hill, which in early days was known as "Crook’s Hill" in honor of General Crook. Ralph Neasham and wife raised a family of fourteen children, ten boys and four girls. They were sturdy, dependable thoroughbreds. Not a runt in the lot. They walked five miles to school and back and regarded the feat as only a part of the day’s work. They grew up and went their various ways, with no black marks against them. The Neasham family were pioneers, in fact. Now we will travel southward. The Vaughn ranch was owned by a Mr. Taylor, then came, Oathe Miller and next his brother, Sam. They came from Iowa. Both long since gone to their reward, but of their children and grandchildren are still living in the valley. Next is the Shartel ranch, now owned by Harry Ward. William Shartel, was a man among men and very energetic. He lived the "strenuous life" to its fullest measure for eighty-one years. He was killed by an electric street car in Los Angeles in 1917. Felix Allen Alturas, Cal., May 8, 1935 LAKE CITY NEWS NOTES News was received here that Annabelle Hays was very ill and had to be taken to Klamath Falls for treatment. We understand that it is a form of mastoids. Dave Baty started his cattle to Hall’s meadows Monday. Due to the heavy snow in Lake City pass, they have to be taken around by Cedar Pass this spring. School closes here at Lake City Friday, May 10th. The following pupils are graduating this year: Marian Carter, Bernice Painter, Mary Hanks, Clifton Jones, Richard Largent, Philip Largent and John Strief. We congratulate these young people upon their success, also their teacher, Mr. Steele, who has helped them to attain one more round on the ladder of learning. Mrs. Iva Quirk has been receiving treatment at the Hospital at Alturas is reported doing well. FORT BIDWELL HIGHLIGHTS Mrs. Mettie McConnaughy left for Alturas last Saturday to make a brief visit with her daughter, Mrs. Emma Verling and other relatives and friends. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Baker were town visitors from Alturas last Sunday. Their daughter Miss Ruth accompanied them home after a weeks visit with her grandmother, Mrs. Annie Billups. The busiest people in town at the present time are our seniors selecting their wardrobes, looking their prettiest to have their pictures taken and preparing for one of the happiest times in their lives, "graduation". Gordon feels like it will be an embarrassing moment for him as he is the only boy in the class, but don’t fret Gordy, you will look just as sweet in your formal as the girls. NEWSY NOTES FROM NEW PINE CREEK Mrs. Charles J. Cook was operated n for goiter at Klamath Falls on Monday of last week and the last report received was that she is getting along nicely. A wedding shower was given here one day last week in honor of Mrs. Claud Newcomb, nee Wilma Cloud. Mr. and Mrs. Newcomb surprised their many friends by their marriage at Reno, Nevada and the writer must have been the last one to hear of the wedding for he asked the happy young wife a few days ago when it was going to take place and she said that it happened two weeks ago. We wish at this time to extend heartiest congratulations and may they have all the blessings that will make their married life one round of pleasure, happiness and contentment. Mrs. Lyle Cook has been at the General Hospital the past ten days and is reported improving and will soon be able to return home, we are glad to hear. Born at Medford, Oregon, April 10, 1935 to Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Rutledge, a son – Ernest Lewis Rutledge. (Mrs. Rutledge was Miss Phyllis Lewis, daughter of Mrs. John Christens, before her marriage and is a native of Surprise Valley, born at the Smalls Ranch, east of town). ~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Family Researcher of "The Last Frontier" Modoc County, California --- Our outgoing mail is checked by avast! AntiVirus. Avast! Is Free To Home Users.

SURPRISE VALLEY RECORD - CEDARVILLE, MODOC COUNTY, CAL WEDNESDAY, MAY 1ST, 1935 CAR TIPS OVER; 2 PINNED UNDER While on their way fishing this morning, while just this side of Owl Creek, Willie Dollarhide, accompanied by his sister, Theta and Miss Gloria Warren had the misfortune of having their car turn over. It seems that Willie was driving at a lively clip, struck a chuckhole in the road, which threw the machine to one side, causing it to sidewise and finally turn over. The car landed upside down, pinning both Gloria and Willie under the machine with Theta being thrown clear. Theta tried to raise the machine enough to free those pinned under, but was unable to do so. She then went to get Johnnie Laxague, who was working in a field near by, who came and freed the two entrapped and brought the trio to Dr. Kennedy for medical attention. It was found that Miss Warrens is suffering from abdominal injuries, while Dollarhide and his sister suffered no serious injuries in the accident. DISMAL CREEK IS COVERED WITH ICE L. A. Wheeler and Tom Kennedy are going around these days with badly "Snow burned" faces. They tried and did get to Dismal Swamp, where they anticipated a fine days’ fishing last Sunday. But low and behold, when after hiking some ten miles, they came upon what they thought would be a wonderful fishing spot, but to their disappointment, found that the creek had a covering of about four feet of ice over its surface and that no fishing would be had in this creek for a month or six weeks. ALTURAS COUPLE MARRY AT RENO Coming as a surprise to their friends, Frank Sears and Miss Grace Charles of Alturas stole a "March hare" and motored to Reno, where they were married on Monday. Miss Charles is owner of the Club Café, while Sears is employed in the Jarman Garage. NEWS NOTES FROM NEW PINE CREEK The funeral of George Donald Deter, who died on Thursday of last week from the accident of the horse he was riding falling on him, was one of the saddest of any ever held here. Services were held at A. J. Ousley’s Funeral Home at Lakeview and the body was laid to rest in the New Pine Creek cemetery. Donald was 18 years of age and one of the best young men in the community. Good habits, honest and upright in every way. The writer joins the many friends of the bereaved family in extending heart felt sympathy. (1:1) Mr. Walter Carlson came up from Westwood Saturday to get his wife and babe, who have been visiting at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Morris, for several days. They returned to their home at Westwood on Sunday. FORT BIDWELL HIGHLIGHTS Mr. and Mrs. Harry Mills have sold their New Pine Creek home, where Mrs. Mills formerly conducted the Mountain View Hotel, to Mrs. Della Smith and her two sons, Lloyd and Wellman. This is one of the best homes at the State Line Town and we are glad to have Mrs. Smith and sons locate here. Mrs. Sadie M. Keller, who was very ill at the Lakeview Hospital was brought to her home here one day last week and we are glad to hear that she is on the road to recovery. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Mills, who sold their happy home in New Pine Creek, were pleasant callers from their now happy home in Lakeview last Sunday. Fort Bidwell friends regret to learn of the death at Reno, Nevada, of Mrs. Cecile Coffman, who was a resident of this place for many years and remembered by her friends here as Mrs. Cecile Lemberger. (4:4) CALLED HOME ON ACCOUNT OF SICKNESS Mrs. Violet Brown and small son, of Oakland, who has been visiting at the home of the Misses Pearson and Brown, received the sad news Saturday that her sister was critically ill at Fresno and she immediately left for that place. RANCHER HELD ON STATUTORY CHARGE Edward Van Riper, rancher near Sulpher, who is charged with a statutory offense, waived preliminary hearing before Justice of the Peace, James Richie, late yesterday afternoon. A nine-year old girl is the complainant. ARRANGEMENT Monday Van Riper was taken into custody yesterday by Sheriff Erling Pront, following filing of formal compliant against him. He will be arraigned in the district court Monday to answer to the charge. He is being held in the Humboldt County jail following his failure to raise $5,000.00 bond, which was fixed by Justice Richie. – Humboldt Star ROLLY WARD DIES AT RENO, NEVADA Rolly Ward of the Cocoa Cola Company of Alturas and salesman for the territory was stricken with diphtheria last Wednesday. He was rushed to Reno by ambulance but died enroute. Funeral services were held in Reno Saturday afternoon with only the members of his family attending. Rolly was well known in Surprise Valley, where he has many friends who are grieved to hear of his death. His genial manner and pleasing personality made for him many friends. He was an active member of the Alturas 20-30 Club. (1:4) MOTHER OF LOCAL RESIDENT PASSES Mrs. Rose Crowley, 84, passed away at the home of her son, Ed Bailey in Susanville Monday morning. Mrs. Crowley is the mother of John W. Bailey of this place, of Ed Bailey and Mrs. Ed Lanigar of Susanville and Mrs. Martin Gallagher of Alberta, Canada. (1:3) Born at Chowchilla, California, April 18, 1935, to Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Quick, a son. (Mrs. Quick was Miss Arthayda Stiner before her marriage). ‘30’ FOR VETERAN NEWSPAPERMAN The traditional ‘30’ was written to the life of one Northern California’s pioneer newspaper men last Tuesday when word reached here of the passing of J. F. Salcido, of Bieber. J. F. Salcido, affectionately known as "Old Sal" to his host of friends, was publisher of the Big Valley Gazette, at Bieber for a number of years and for many more years was justice of the peace of that township. He is survived by his widow. – Fall River Tidings (1:5) ALTURAS NEWS NOTES Mrs. Mona Melville left Monday for Washington D. C. She has accepted an appointment from the Forestry there. Mrs. Dave Schatz is reported quite ill. She is threatened with pneumonia/ W. R. Archer is able to be around again and attend to his duties after his recent illness. Mrs. Heb Miller is convalescenting nicely after her recent operation. Her niece, Mrs. Ruth Quirk of Reno, Nevada is visiting with her. 15 INCHES OF SNOW FALLS ON CEDAR PASS First, a heavy rain fell intermittently Monday, which during the late evening hours turned in snowing. When it snowed, it snowed and snowed hard in the mountains and yesterday morning fifteen inches of snow covered the ground at the summit of Cedar Pass. The snow was heavy with water and settled quickly. Travel on the mountain was blocked for several hours. The snowplow went off the grade and got stuck. Fourteen cars were held up at one time on the west-side of the summit, near Thomas Creek. Trucks, which started from Alturas in the early morning, arrived in Cedarville about four in the afternoon. Five cars are reported to have gone in the gutter near the DeWitt Ranch. "Tuck" Adams with his Shell truck broken down and several others reported car trouble, including some of the CCC trucks. Quite an unusual storm and the heaviest of the winter. Forty-five hundredths of an inch of moisture was recorded at the weather observation bureau at T. H. Johnstone’s Store during the storm. The total amount of moisture in fallen in Cedarville since last September is 10.65 inches. Miss Muriel Wirth received a wire last Saturday, relative to the serious illness of her father at her home in Oroville and she immediately left for that place to be at his bedside. LAKE CITY NEWS NOTES Harold Steward has been quite ill for the past week. Mrs. C. A. Ward has been below for medical treatment. Mr. and Mrs. John Leonard took care of the Ward home, while Mr. and Mrs. Ward were absent. Mr. Marion Carter made big medicine for us and produced a few, warm, sunny days but he broke his medicine wand and here it is storming again. It is reported the big hailstones cracked a few panes of glass in the windows on west-side of the Lake City Schoolhouse Monday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Love and family have rented the Fulton Heard home and are living there. Mr. Love is the Raleigh man. Mr. and Mrs. Bide Steward returned recently from Reno, where Mrs. Steward went for medical treatment. Mrs. Steward expects to return for further treatment in a few weeks. OF INTEREST TO MODOC PEOPLE Mrs. Even Gaustad is reported ill this week. Mrs. Robert Wade, of Alturas, was visiting at the home of her sister, Mrs. John Bailey, last Sunday. Edgar Harris had the misfortune of burning out a bearing on his big truck last Monday afternoon on the Cedar Pass. Yep, right in the middle of the snowstorm. Born in Cedarville, California, April 22, 1935, to Mr. and Mrs. P. J. Laxague, a son. John Perry and Miss Vya Allen, of this place, were recently married in Reno, Nevada, were treated to an old time charivari party last Thursday. Bert Simson returned last Monday from the Sacramento Valley after spending a few days there visiting and attending to business matters. He was accompanied by his mother, Mrs. Jennie Simson, who for the past few months has been visiting with her daughter, Mrs. Bernice Simson in Lake County. ~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Family Researcher of "The Last Frontier" Modoc County, California --- Our outgoing mail is checked by avast! AntiVirus. Avast! Is Free To Home Users.

Monday, May 22, 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 May 18, 2006 issue Looking Back 95 Years Ago – 1911 THE ALTURAS boys got back at Cedarville with an 11 to 2 win in baseball at Dorris Field. They’ll now take on a very good Madeline team at the same place Sunday…. A car (Overland) arrived in Alturas at the Yates garage today that had covered nearly 3,000 miles, all the way from Iowa without a breakdown and averaged 120 miles a day. This is quite an achievement…. Professor Godfrey made his balloon ascension on Thursday and Friday. He got up to 4,000 feet above the ground before jumping out in a parachute to the thrill of all below…. A good sized boat arrived on the NCO this week that is to be used on Goose Lake for NCO engineers to live in while making surveys on the west side of the lake this summer…. The thunderstorm ruined the light system in Alturas but J.A. Yates came to the rescue of the play “The American Girls” and furnished emergency lights with his gasoline engine plant. 70 Years Ago – 1936 A TUNNEL fire on the SP line necessitated rerouting several streamline passenger trains through Alturas this week…. Melvin Smith has been named valedictorian and Hilda Pratt as salutatorian of the MUHS senior class. 45 Years Ago – 1961 ALTURAS LITTLE Theater Group will give its first stage presentation Friday, “Lily, The Felon’s Daughter”…. The Alturas 20-30 Club was rated the top unit in California A (sic) district convention (sic)….Sheldon Hardin, Cal-Poly football coach, will be the main speaker at the high school athletic awards banquet…. A gas price war has commenced in Modoc and prices nosed to as low as 22.9 cents per gallon in Tulelake…. The Cattlemen’s Field Day was held on the Weber Bros. Parker Creek ranch…. Bob Rush, Frank Matherly and Bill Smith were members of the Men’s Bowling League championship team, “Modoc Wood Products”. 30 Years Ago – 1976 MODOC SUPERVISORS have lost a big round in their bid to deny the Forest Service-Triangle Ranch exchange with word this week that Modoc’s (sic) objections will not be considered by the Department of Agriculture…. The county has proposed to pay $5,100 a year for Alturas doctors’ malpractice insurance in order to insure a continuation of operation in the Modoc Medical Center…. Fifty-two kids took part in the March of dimes Walk-a -thon. It has been just one month since I last transcribed the Looking Back column. I thank Billie Cal Reynolds very much for taking up the cause and doing the transcriptions for me. I am now good enough to carry on awhile longer at this delightful job. However, I do wish that the Record would not re-file the same material in their column. Surely there is sufficient old news that could be carried forward into this column without repeats. The Valley has had 90 degree temperatures and 60 degree temperatures with a little rain this past week. I guess that we had better be prepared for the hot stuff to come because it surely will arrive soon enough. Hope to see you all again next week. Ron Morgan

Darla Marie Mandel Darla Marie (Mann) Mandel, a member of the I'SOT Christian Community of Canby, CA. for the last 40 years, passed away May 10, 2006 in Klamath Falls, OR. Memorial services will be held at the I'SOT Tabernacle in Canby, CA on Sunday, May 21 at 2 p.m. Darla had been treated for and battled breast cancer since 2001. Darla was instrumental in making the Children's Fair a success in its early years, and her daughters have carried on with her work in the years which have followed. She had many children and young people who called her "Aunt Darla." She counted as family and friends many whose lives she touched throughout the years. She was born Darla Marie Mann in San Jose, CA. on September 16, 1950. She became an ordained minister with International Ministerial Association in 1972. She attended the College of the Redwood, Thomas Edison University and California State University, Sacramento, graduating with a Masters Degree in Social work in 1991. Darla became the Administrator of the Warner Mountains Group Home, located in Canby, CA in 1992 (Warner Mountains is one of Environmental Alternative Group Homes). She taught classes and did many workshops on "Child Development" and other child related subjects for ten years. Darla's husband Raymond Mandel of Canby, is an ordained and licensed minister with IMP and has a PhD in Clinical Psychology. Together, along with other I'SOT ministries, they have worked for many years with families and young adults who have participated in I'SOT's programs. The Mandels are known throughout the world for their dedication to the Gospel of Jesus Christ, working tirelessly to help those who are in need. Darla is survived by her mother E. Marie (Mann) Tolbert of Canby, CA; husband Raymond Mandel of Canby, CA; children Charisa Olson, Simon Mandel, Abigail Auber, all of Canby; brothers and sisters: C. Ronald Mann, Coeur D'Alene, Idaho; Virginia Hassler, Canby, CA; Larry Mann, Canby; Theresa Young, Canby; Ruth White, Canby; Joyce Martella, San Diego; and half-brothers Eric, Alan, Thomas and Dwayne Mann of central California; grandchildren Lucas, Garth and Alexander Olson, Kathleen and Janelle Auber all of Canby and Gillian Mandel of Reno, NV. She will miss the birth of Zion Auber who is expected the 23rd of May 2006. Darla was preceded in death by her father Clarence Thomas Mann and adopted brother Scott Leonard Cline, who passed away September 2004. The beloved Darla will be greatly missed by her family, extended family and many friends throughout the world. Theodore ‘Ted' Gould Theodore "Ted" Alfred Gould, 83, of Alturas, CA, passed away of natural causes on Wednesday morning, May 17, 2006, at Modoc Medical Center, Alturas, CA. At Ted's request, there will be no service. Cremation will be by Kerr Mortuary. Friends are welcome to visit the home at 20 S. Weaver in California Pines, tonight, May 18 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Mr. Gould was born November 12, 1922 in Brooklyn, New York to Evelyn Hans Gould and Alfred J. Gould. He grew up in Brooklyn. At age 12, he joined the Sons of American Legion Drill Team and was a Legion Boys State delegate to Empire Boy State in 1940. American Legion was a big part of his father, sister and Ted's lives. He served in the US Navy during World War II from 1942 to 1946 and upon his discharged joined American Legion and became Third Vice Commander. He married and had three children. Mr. Gould was a Systems Analyst in New York and his father had worked on the first data bank computers. Ted worked on many important projects and was a well organized person. When he moved to California in 1955 and settled in Oakland, he worked on the Eisenhower campaign and was in Washington D.C. for the inauguration. He later moved to Princeton, Cedarville and finally Alturas, CA. He left the fast pace, stress and past work experience with companies such as Blue Bell, Inc, Remington Rand, General Foods, Moore Business Forms. He had also worked at Golden's in Cedarville and California Pines Lodge. He was a life member of Alturas Elks Lodge #1756, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7888 in Surprise Valley, Disabled American Veterans, CA #113, a charter member of the North American Fish Club, American Veterans (AmVets #2003), Alturas; Modoc Historical Society, a member of American Legion #163, Modoc County Sheriff's Posse and Modoc Grange #406. He is survived by his three children, Jeffery Gould and wife Barbara of Asheville, NC; Janet Bodammer and husband Richard of Omaha, NE and Jayne Brook Haro and husband Jim of Greensboro, NC; sister Evelyn Doll of Wallingford, Connecticut; 10 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, and numerous extended family members and friends. His parents and one grandchild, Terrence O'Hare, preceded him in death. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to youth activities care of Alturas Elks Lodge BPOE 1756 at 619 North Main St., Alturas, CA 96101 or to the Boy Scouts of America. Vernon Stringer Vernon Stringer, 74, of Bieber, CA passed away May 10, 2006 at Mayers Memorial Hospital in Fall River Mills, CA. Mr. Stringer had worked in sawmills since the age of 13, and had retired from the Big Valley Lumber Co. in Bieber on Dec. 31, 1993. He was born in Chester, Oklahoma on January 11, 1932 and was known as "Tail Hoat" to Alberta and Young Stringer and the family of five children who included his brothers Merlin, Bernis, Billy and sister Bernice. The family's source of income was from farming strawberries and a dairy. They also had a small sawmill. Vern had an eighth grade education, but could figure out any math problem in his head, before a person could figure it out on paper. At some point, the family moved to Waldron, Arkansas. In 1943, the family moved to Vallejo, CA, so his parents could help support the war effort. Both parents worked in the Naval Shipyard at Mare Island. In 1945, the family moved back to Waldron, Arkansas. His brother Bernis was killed in 1945, just before the end of the war. He also lost his mother in 1946, after a long illness. Vernon, Billy and their father moved to Fairview, OK. In 1949, Vern's father and brother moved to California and Vern moved to Michigan with his sister Bernice. He contracted Tuberculosis and spent two years in a Tuberculosis Sanitarium. He fought hard and survived. After leaving the hospital he returned to California. Vernon then met Jane Stever, sister to his brother Merlin's wife. Vernon and Jane were married Oct. 30, 1953. They moved with their four children from place to place as Vernon worked in the sawmills. He and Jane separated in Oct. 1965. In December 1965, Vernon and his children moved to Tulare, Ca, with his sister for approximately six months, then moved to Redwood Creek in Northern California. Vern worked at the saw mill until it burned in 1967. They then moved to Saugus and on to Victorville, while he worked in the channels that supplied Southern California with water. After getting hurt and almost drowning on the job, he went back to work in a sawmill and moved his family to Canby, CA in January 1969. He went to work for Main Industries, which later changed names to Big Valley Lumber in Bieber. In August 1975, while at a family wedding in Willow Creek, he came in contact with an ex-sister-in-law "Nell." Nell traveled back to Bieber to visit the rest of the family. She loved Big Valley and never left. Vernon and Nell were married in December 1986. Vern was a meat, potato and biscuit man. Nell spoiled him rotten making one biscuit three times a day, for years. Vern loved to spend time with family, tease his grandchildren, tell old stories about the past, have campouts at the lakes and sit, and listen to the sound of the pine trees when the wind blew. In his younger days, he loved to drink beer, listen to his favorite music, dance and get into a good fistfight now and then. Vern retired from Big Valley Lumber in Dec. 31, 1993 and had a heart attack Feb. 4, 1994. He had another bypass Nov. 2001. He had been ill with Emphysema, COPD and Parkinson's disease for quite some time. He didn't get to enjoy his retirement the way he wanted to because of his illness. Nell entered Long Term Care in April 2005 and continued to stay in Bieber until his death. He had two wishes that were very important to him. First, he did not want to ever be admitted to Long Term Care; second, he wanted to be buried next to his mother, father and brother in Fairview, OK. He was loved very much. His crankiness and smirky little grin will be missed. Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, May 19 at Fairview Cemetery in Fairview, OK. Mr. Stringer is survived by his wife Vyra "Nell" Stringer of Bieber, CA; sons David of Placerville, CA and Darren of Elk Grove, CA; daughter Debbie Watters of Bieber, CA; brother Bill of Auberry, CA; 11 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Merlin and Bernis, sister Bernice Sanders and daughter Denise who died when she was three months old, during heart surgery in San Francisco. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Intermountain Hospice, P.O. Box 459, Fall River Mills, CA 96028. Jimmy D. Gilmore Jimmy D. (Jim) Gilmore passed away on May 10, 2006, peacefully after a courageous, brief, battle with cancer. Due to the graciousness of his extended family he was able to be in familiar surroundings with his wife, children and other family members by his side. Jim deeply loved his Lord, his family and his country. He was a faithful husband and a devoted father. He was a member of the Church of the Nazarene in Fortuna, CA for many years. Jimmy was born December 16, 1922, in Duncan, Oklahoma. He grew up on a farm in Sherman, Texas. In his heart he was a Texan. He later moved to California and worked for Consolidated Aircraft in San Diego. During WW II, he served his country with pride. Most of his tour of duty was spent in Italy. After the war, he went into the logging business in Albany, Oregon. It was there that he met and married his wife, Mary E. McDonald. They were married for 56 years. They later moved back to California, making their home and raising their four children primarily in Hydseville, CA. During this time he made his living as a truck driver, hauling logs. In addition he also was a logger for many years, several of them working side by side with his sons. He retired in 1982 and moved to Alturas, CA in 1986. There he continued with his favorite hobbies of hunting and fishing. He was a hunting guide for waterfowl hunters from all over the state for several years. He loved to look over the fields and listen for the "honkers". He found peace and contentment in what he considered "God's country". He also took up the sport of pitching horseshoes in local competitions. He made many friends "on the horse-shoe circuit." Besides hunting and fishing, nothing made Jimmy happier then to spend time with his family. He had a wonderful sense of humor and loved to tell corny jokes. His family has many memories of Jimmy telling them stories of his depression-era childhood, his hunting tales, logging adventures and "fishy" fish stories about the one that got away. His family loved listening to his stories and found comfort and strength in his faith and his walk with the Lord. Survivors include his wife, Mary E. (Betty) Gilmore of Alturas, daughter, Karen Baty and her husband Edd, of Alturas, son David and his wife Cindy of Fortuna, CA, son Darrell and his wife Nancy of Fortuna, CA, daughter, Mary E. (Beth) Brownlow and her husband Greg of Scotia, CA, sister Oma Lee Enke of Gainsville, Texas, brother Leonard of Collinsville, Texas, 10 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. In addition, he counts as his own, his numerous nieces and nephews who were a part of every great story he told. Preceding him in death were sisters, Ima Lance, Helen Stillings, and Wanda Woods. Services for Jimmy David Gilmore, 83, of Alturas were held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, May 17, at the Faith Baptist Church in Alturas, CA. Pastor Rod Bodmer officiated. Allen and Dahl Funeral Chapel of Redding, CA handled the memorial service and arrangements. The family would like to thank the staff of Mercy Hospital in Redding, Hospice of Redding and the prayers of the faithful who gave strength and peace to the family during this time. Memorial contributions can be sent to the American Cancer Society or Hospice. Wilhelmina ‘Tina' Armstrong Wilhelmina R. ‘Tina' Armstrong of Adin, CA. passed away of natural causes on May 12, 2006 at Mayers Memorial Hospital, Fall River Mills, CA. Born Wilhelmina R. Ahart in Lincoln, CA on December 3, 1906, she completed two years of high school in Lincoln. She married Eric Bruce Armstrong on Dec. 4, 1924 and they started their life together in Mountain View, CA where they spent 18 years in business, before moving to a ranch on Willow Creek, eight miles out of Adin in Lassen County. They spent 40 years on this ranch and moved to Spring Street in Adin, where they spent the remainder of their life together, until Bruce passed away in November 1996. They shared a total of 72 good years of marriage. Tina was a homemaker and loved to sew and raise flowers and grow vegetable gardens. Private family services were held at 10 a.m. on May 17 at the Adin Cemetery with Don Freise officiating. Mrs. Armstrong is survived by her three sons Bill Armstrong and wife Norma of Adin, CA; son Arthur Armstrong and wife Norma of Bieber, CA and George Armstrong of Bieber; six grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren and 14 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one grandson. Services were under the direction of Kerr Mortuary. Lanie Rose Lloyd Services for Lanie Rose Lloyd were held at graveside on Wednesday, May 17 at 3 p.m. at the Alturas Cemetery. The baby girl who was born May 7, 2006 in Medford, OR to Ashlea Stanford and Joe Lloyd of Alturas, CA, will forever be in her family's hearts, as she was heaven bound from Medford, OR on May 9, 2006. Upon her arrival into her brief life, she weighed one pound, 2 ozs. and measured 11 inches. Services were under the direction of Kerr Mortuary, Alturas. Karen Defferding Crudele Spangle Karen Ann Defferding Crudele Spangle passed away peacefully, with her family at her side on Saturday, May 13, 2006, at Washoe Medical Center, Reno, NV. after a brief illness. Karen was born in Appleton, Wisconsin on January 18, 1942 to Leo and Hilma Defferding. Her family moved to Oregon and then to Alturas, where she graduated from Modoc High School in 1960. She lived in Alturas for many years, rearing her family and working as a teacher's aide at Alturas Elementary and for Modoc Joint Unified School District. She also managed the Alturas Airport for several years before moving to Susanville, CA in 1995. Karen Ann had a great zest for life. Her greatest passion was her family. She eagerly awaited spring to begin her season of gardening. She could be found in her vegetable garden tending to her tomato plants, which have been known to grow up to five feet in height. She loved to cook and can. She was an avid bird watcher, endlessly tending to her many bird and hummingbird feeders. Her evening passions were reading and enjoying the night stars. Her grandchildren eagerly awaited star gazing and singing "Star Light Star Bright" with Grandma. We trust she has a much better view of the stars now. She will be greatly missed. She is survived by her husband Donald Spangle of Susanville; daughters Teri Bagley of Sparks, NV; Kim Rose of Susanville; son Jim Crudele of Springfield, OR and brother Leo (Bud) of Washington and Ron of Missouri. She is also survived by numerous grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Her parents preceded her in death, as did her daughter Jennifer, brothers Cyril and Richard and sister Marion. Karen loved Alturas and had hoped to return to Alturas some day. With her wishes in mind, her graveside service will take place at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 20 at the Alturas Cemetery. Family and friends are also invited to a celebration of her life at 3 p.m. that same afternoon (May 20) at the Lutheran Church, 105 Ash Street in Susanville. Kerr Mortuary has charge of local arrangements. Clemdell H. Mulkey Clemdell H. Mulkey age 91 died at the Lake District Hospital, Lakeview, OR on Thursday May 11, 2006 following a brief illness. Mrs. Mulkey was born November 30, 1914 in Hot Springs, AR to Joseph and Harriet (House) Hughes. She was raised and received her early education in Arkansas and received her practical nursing degree in Texas. She was married to Cletus Clayburn in 1935. The couple came to Eugene, OR in 1936 in a Model T. Mrs. Clayburn and her son moved to Lake County in 1950. She was married to Carroll T. Mulkey in September of 1954 in Reno, NV. She enjoyed many crafts, she raised pigs, dogs, chickens, ponies, cats, etc. Clem was a retired practical nurse that worked at a variety of jobs throughout her lifetime. Survivors include two sons and daughter-in-law, Jim and Karen Clayburn of Grants Pass, OR and Victor Mulkey and his significant other Jane Dooley of Parkdale, OR; two daughters, Carolyn Strout and her significant other Don Mitchell of Klamath Falls, OR and Sharon Lady of Lakeview, OR; 14 grandchildren; 27 great grandchildren and 26 great, great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Cletus Clayburn and Carroll T. Mulkey; one sister; one brother and two grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at the Ousley Osterman Huffstutter Funeral Chapel on Saturday May 20, 2006 at 2 p.m. with Reverend Cliff Gillmore officiating. Interment will be on Sunday, May 21, 2006 at noon at the Willow Ranch Cemetery. Contributions in the memory of Mrs. Mulkey may be made to the Lake District Long Term Care Facility at 700 S. "J" St., Lakeview, OR 97630 or to a charity of the donor's choice. There will be a potluck luncheon served at the home of Sharon Lady following the Chapel Service. Ousley Osterman Huffstutter Funeral Chapel has charge of the arrangements. Celebration of Life for Stopps Friends are invited to a celebration of the lives of Clarence and Lucile Stopp at the Lake City Cemetery, Memorial Day, Monday, May 29 at 1 p.m. Their immediate family welcomes you to participate in the personal closure of this unique Surprise Valley couple. Expressions of remembrance are welcome. Tea will be served by Ms. Lynn's Tea of Montague, CA. Arthur Smith Green Cedarville resident Arthur Smith Green, 79, passed away May 5, 2006 at Surprise Valley Hospital in Cedarville, CA. Born in Monrovia, CA on February 18, 1927 to John O'Dell Green and Marguerite Ceicilia Mulholland, Art's father worked for PG&E, consequently, Art grew up all around California. Art joined the Merchant Marines in 1944 and served in the United States Army from 1946 to 1967. He was honorably discharged as a Captain. Art served during World War II, the Korean War and Vietnam. He was an active member in the Boy Scouts of America for 20 plus years, earning the Order of the Arrow and was awarded the Silver Beaver. Art retired in 1987 as a Millman Cabinet maker. In 1993, he and his wife Wilma moved to Cedarville to make their home. Art became a member of the Surprise Valley Chamber of Commerce and a lifetime member of the Surprise Valley Booster Club. Art was surprised and honored to receive the Citizen of the Year Award in 2000, from the Greater Surprise Valley Chamber of Commerce, for his many contributions as a vital community volunteer. Art was always willing to share his wealth of information, enjoyed young people and their interests. He was willing to lend a helping hand in the community, whether it was building wood projects, painting buildings, selling service organization goods at a public event, giving advice ("whether you wanted it or not," recall family members), or hassling spectators who hadn't paid at the local basketball game. He was a great father and father-in-law, an excellent grandfather and a good friend to many. "We can remember Art for his knowledge, jokes, cigar smoking and compassion," describe his family. His wife Wilma preceded him in death. Art is survived by his three sons, John and wife Phyllis of Sacramento, CA; Tim and wife Linda of San Jose, CA; Pat and wife Traci of Cedarville, four granddaughters, Bailey, Kirsten, Heather and Paige, a grandson, Cole; two brothers, Richard and Tom, two sisters, Pat and Joyce, many nieces, nephews and friends. Services were held May 9 at Surprise Valley Community Church. Interment with military honors took place at the Golden Gate National Cemetery in San Bruno, CA on May 12. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Surprise Valley School District or to Surprise Valley Hospital, P.O. Box 246, Cedarville, CA 96104. ~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Family Researcher of "The Last Frontier" Modoc County, California --- Our outgoing mail is checked by avast! AntiVirus. Avast! Is Free To Home Users.

SURPRISE VALLEY RECORD - CEDARVILLE, MODOC COUNTY, CAL WEDNESDAY, APRIL 24, 1935 CONVICTED MAN HAS RECORD Eddie Cook, a linotype operator, formerly of Alturas but now in prison at San Quentin, after being convicted of forgery was found to have a former criminal record. Cook was arrested under the name John E. Choate on July 17, 1917. He was again arrested on April 4th, 1932 at San Antonio, Texas and held for investigation at that place. 3 weeks ago he was arrested by Sheriff John Sharp of Modoc County, on a forgery count and was convicted. He is now serving his undetermined sentence of from one to fourteen years in San Quentin. H. O. HUGHES IS REGAINING HIS SIGHT Harry O. Hughes is recovering his sight, such is the glad news we learned from "Curley" upon his return from Klamath Falls, where he had been to consult an oculist. Several weeks ago Mr. Hughes had a very bad cold and suffered severe spells of coughing during the night. Next morning when he awoke he thought it was still night time and turned over and went to sleep again. Several minutes later his wife called him and told him he had better get up and he made the reply that it was still dark, and he would wait until daylight. His wife informed him that the sun shining and then came the realization that he had lost his sight. It was during a fit of coughing that he had ruptured a blood vessel, which caused a partial blindness of one eye at the time. Mr. Hughes will receive today a pair of glasses from Dr. Sternes of Klamath Falls, which will help to restore the sight of the other eye, that he has not been able to discern an object for over a period is the one blinded recently during a coughing spell. "Curley" can now see a distance of 20 feet or more. It is sincerely hoped that on wearing these special glasses, he will again be able to see to go about his duties on the farm. LAKE CITY NEWS NOTES Glen Coughan and Miss Shirley Miller stole a March Hare on their many friends here and were quietly married Easter Sunday. Friends had been expecting this event for a long time, it was a real surprise when it took place. Mrs. Coughan is the only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Miller, and has spent her entire life in and around Lake City. She has a host of friends all of whom wish her every success in her new relationship. Glen came here from Oregon about four years ago and has made a host of friends among the younger set. The young couple will spend some time on a ranch operated by Mr. Roy Hobbs. We extend our best wishes to Mr. and Mrs. Glen Coughan. The young and the old turned out to give them an old fashioned serenade with thin cans Sunday night. Word was received by relatives here, that a dear little baby girl had came to the home Mr. and Mrs. Earl Hobbs at Ashland, Oregon. Her name is Alice Jean. A horse belonging to Paul Robinson was struck by an automobile Sunday night, crippling it so badly, it had to be killed. The accident occurred near the Harve Darst home. Mrs. Lawrence Seyferths, who has been nursing Mrs. Sylvester Coughan and little daughter returned home Saturday. MAN HITS MAN WITH STOVE POKER A woman who maintains a band of sheep on the Madison ranch, near Alturas, hired Buck Linville to tend her herd. This he did, until he went on a binge. She then hired Boll McClutcheon to herd her sheep. this action was somewhat resented by Linville and he proceeded to get McClutcheon with a 30-30 rifle. But upon pulling the rifle on McClutcheon, the woman grabbed the gun and McClutcheon hit Linville on the back of the head with a stove poker. However, the trouble was ironed out and no arrests were made. ARRESTED FOR GAS STEALING Howard Fallon of Weaverville, was arrested by traffic officers, Warren Caldwell and William Smith, last Thursday for stealing gas at the Keaton Service Station in Davis Creek. It so happened that Mr. Keaton heard a car running out in front of the station and got up to investigate. He then found that some one was stealing gas from his pumps. Telephoning to Alturas to the traffic cops, the officers soon got their man. His hearing will come up before Judge Armstrong in Alturas today. FORT BIDWELL HIGHLIGHTS Mr. and Mrs. Paul Brattain and son, Paul Edward, from Paisley, spent the weekend with Mrs. Brattain’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Peterson. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Cambron and family spent Easter Sunday with Mrs. Cambron’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Hickerson. Miss Fern Ash spent a few days in Alturas the past week visiting at the home of her sister, Mrs. Milan Briles. Dr. Leithead brought Jim Williams back home last Sunday and since then he has not been so well, being confined to his bed most of the time. TIMMONS TO SERVE SENTENCE Henry Wickared, old time vaquero of the Likely section, sold a horse for $61.50 one day last week. The money from the sale he kept on his person. Later Wickared was found in a "beaten up" condition and his money gone. He was take to the General Hospital in Alturas, where he has recovered from the injuries. His testimony given caused the officers to suspect one Ora Timmons (Indian) and Oliver Forrest, (also an Indian). However, after a confession from Timmons, in which he exonerated Forrest. Timmons was sentenced to serve from one to fourteen years, in San Quentin and is now residing at that place. MARRIED – At the M. E. Church in Cedarville, Cal., Easter Sunday, (April 21, 1935), Glenn George Coughan, 21, and Shirley Norma miller, 18, Rev. Virgil A. Vinyard officiating. No one present but witnesses, Oliver and Mrs. Mae Carter and the minister’s family. The couple expect to make their home in this valley. OBITUARY OF JOHN STEWART The many friends of John Stewart in Surprise Valley and El Cerrito, Calif., were grieved to hear of his death at the latter place on April 9th, 1935. Mr. Stewart had been ill for sometime with a bad cold, which later developed into pneumonia. John Stewart was born in Nova Scotia, June 18, 1857 and came to Surprise Valley in 1882. In 1886, he was married to Miss Ida Elizabeth Young, daughter of Alec and Martha Young of Cedarville. Mr. Stewart is survived by five children, John Clinton Stewart of Riverside, Cal., Joe Donald and James Stewart, of Yakima, Washington, Lee Stewart of Cedarville and Mrs. Nora Stewart Neasham of El Cerrito, Cal. Mrs. Stewart passed away in September, 1922 and their eldest son, Frank Loyal Stewart, several years later. Following his marriage in 1882, Mr. Stewart worked in James T. Wylie’s blacksmith shop for twenty years and in 1906 bought the Young ranch, a few miles south of Cedarville. In 1922, he left the ranch and moved to Areta, Cal., where he worked as a blacksmith for two years, then moving to El Cerrito where he lived with his daughter, Mrs. Nora Neasham. His kindly disposition endeared him to the hearts of all who knew him. Mr. Stewart was one of the first members of the Cedarville Odd Fellows Lodge, receiving his 35-year badge several years ago. Interment was made in the Cedarville cemetery April 13th, under the auspices of the Odd Fellows Lodge. (1:6) Mrs. Kersey is critically ill at her home with pneumonia, little hope being held for her recovery. NEWSY NOTES FROM NEW PINE CREEK Mrs. Elsie Green is very ill at this writing with the influenza; her daughter, Naleen, was also sick with it but is on the road to recovery. Mrs. Sadie Keller is at the Lakeview Hospital sick with Flu and is also suffering with an infection in one of her feet. We hope that our good lady citizen will soon be well again. Frank Bussey and family had Easter dinner at Mrs. Mary Miller’s in New Pine Creek Sunday. A report came to the State Line that the Drews valley dam was slipping, but in speaking to Mr. Bussey about it, he said that there was nothing to it. Martin Hamersley and family of Klamath Falls and Lurane Hamersley and family of Lakeview, were dinner guests at the G. V. Hamersley home in New Pine Creek on Easter. Pete Svaig is down with the flu at this writing. Word reached here just as we were about to close our notes that Donald Deter, son of Mr. and Mrs. George, was badly hurt by a horse that he had been riding falling on him, and from what we can learn, he seems to be pretty badly hurt. Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Watkins and young son, who visited Mrs. Watkins’ parents here, Mr. and Mrs. Riley Wood, left one day last week for Idaho, where they will visit Mr. Watkins’ folks. Arlene Flournoy missed the chopping block and hit her middle finger on left hand while splitting wood the other day. It is thought can be saved. L. E. Von Bergen, state water commission man, while wading in Owl Creek, fell and ran the stub of a dried sagebrush up through his left hand, causing a bad wound. Blood poisoning has set in and he is in a very serious condition. OF INTEREST TO MODOC PEOPLE Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Hutchinson will leave for the bay region Friday, where Mrs. Hutchinson will undergo medical treatment. Mrs. Frank Kauffman got her hand caught in a vacuum cleaner and crushed the middle finger of the right hand, almost severing the finger. ~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Family Researcher of "The Last Frontier" Modoc County, California --- Our outgoing mail is checked by avast! AntiVirus. Avast! Is Free To Home Users.

SURPRISE VALLEY RECORD - CEDARVILLE, MODOC COUNTY, CAL WEDNESDAY, APRIL 17, 1935 OBITUARY OF Mrs. MARY MUSSELMAN Mary Ann Ruth was born in Paradise, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania on March 27, 1856, where she continued to live until December 17th, 1873, when she married, D. S. Musselman, the marriage taking place in the old Chique Creek Church. To this union five children were born two of whom died. Those still living are Mrs. Sally Mayfield of Turlock, California and Mrs. Lizzie Jurrell and Charles Musselman of Cedarville, California, a sister and several grandchildren. The family first moved to Surprise Valley in 1887, but later they returned east, where they remained for about sixteen years, when they returned to this valley to make their home. "Grandma", as her friends lovingly called her, enjoyed comparatively good health until about a year ago, when she had a slight paralytic stroke and last July a cancer of the mouth began to develop, which hastened her end. Grandma was a devout Christian, having united with the Reform Church years ago in her old home town. She has always made her home with her daughter, Lizzie, who was all to her mother, especially during her last illness, that a patient, kind, loving daughter would be. Grandma passed peacefully away on the morning of April 10th, 1935, at the age of 79 years and 17 days, having fought a good fight, having finished her course and having kept the faith and is now wearing her crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, not only has given to her, but to all who love Him. (1:1) James Williams, veteran pioneer of Fort Bidwell went to Lakeview last Thursday to enter the Lakeview hospital for medical treatment. FORT BIDWELL HIGHLIGHTS Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Dees have moved back to Fort Bidwell after residing at Eagleville of the past year. Bill Crow and Jim Williams motored to Lakeview last Thursday. Mr. Williams remained over for a few days to be under the care of Dr. Leithead. Mr. Crow returned driving back a new 1935 Ford V-8 Coupe purchased from the Jarman Viles Garage. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Kober and Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Hickerson attended the funeral of Mr. Tom Calderwood in Lakeview last Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Sam Baty of Adel (newlyweds) were visitors in town last Sunday. Miss Georgia Baty accompanied them home to spend her Easter vacation. Mr. and Mrs. Nelson arrived here from Los Angeles last Saturday. Mrs. Nelson, formerly Myrtle Hanks of this place is a trained nurse and will assist in taking care of Mr. Kirk Hilderbrandt, who has been bedfast for several months. LAKE CITY NEWS NOTES Mrs. Bruce Steward was taken to the doctor last week for medical treatment. Mr. and Mrs. Sylvester Coughran were made very happy last Friday morning, April 12th, by the arrival of a dear little, sweet little baby girl. Congratulations. Mr. T. E. Baker of the Forty-Nine community is suffering from a case of tick fever. This is the first case reported in the valley for this year, we believe. Mr. H. G. Ward was taken to the doctor last week. He was suffering from a case of pleurisy. Mrs. Claude Heard of Standish has been visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Stiner. She has also been enjoying a visit to the dentist. Mr. and Mrs. S. B. Stief were business visitors at Alturas last Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. V. l. Jacobs came home with them. Mr. and Mrs. Jacobs had been called to Paisley, Oregon, by the death of Mrs. Jacobs’ father. They made the trip from Alturas to Paisley by auto stage. Mrs. Jacobs has our sympathy in her bereavement. (5:4) OF INTEREST TO MODOC PEOPLE While pruning a tree recently, Al P. Norton had the misfortune of having his pocketknife slip and badly lacerated the left member. Just like a boy says Al. You tell him to always cut away from the body, but well the hand cut and is on its way healing. An interlocutory decree of divorce was granted A. K. Wylie from Mrs. Eleanor Wylie on April 4th in the Modoc County Superior Court. Cecil Doane, employee of the California Public Service Company, who was seriously injured two months ago, when he came in contact with the high line was taken to San Francisco last week, where he will receive special medical attention. Born in Alturas, California, April the 10th, 1935 to Mr. and Mrs. E. Virges, a son, John Elvas. THROUGH SMOKED GLASSES Miss Eleanor Wirth shooting around in her crippled Model "A" – not bad looking after the wreck. Jim Hill at the Hill Grocery trying to wait on three women customers at once. (Neither of the women knowing just what they wanted). J. A. McPartland looking some – snow burned and weather beaten after a trying experience on the Eagle Peak Snow course. The survey was taken last Thursday. L. A. Wheeler busily engaged in the pushing of his hand plow, and getting ready for the planting of his garden. Mrs. Fannie bowers industriously engaged in giving her yard the spring cleaning and planting flowers. Monroe Dorton, the genial Eagleville bus driver passing the time whittling. Al Cox, the theatre man sprouting chin whiskers. Pretty early for deer (dear) season, Al. ANTELOPE HITS CAR CAUSING SERIOUS INJURY Last weekend, Gerald Brooks, an employee at the Porter ranch near Alturas sustained serious injuries to the face and head, when accosted by an antelope. It so happened that Brooks was driving past the Gysin slaughterhouse, when he came upon an antelope in the middle of the road. Upon opening his car door to more closely observe the animal in the dark, it was about this time that the antelope crashed into his door, causing it to slam back with such force that when it hit him on the head a portion of the cheek was torn away and one of the cheek bones coming out his forehead. Brooks is in the county hospital in a critical condition, with hope doubtful as to his recovery. MULE HITS CAR SATURDAY NIGHT (_____ means, I could not read the word) Last Saturday evening while on their way to Cedarville, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Graves in company with the Eagleville School Madam ran into a band of eight or ten mules, or rather ran past them. Ernest says that he missed the first nine (by actual count) but the tenth one had the big head and got in the way. Anyway a certain amount of damage was sustained by the car, consisting principally of a broken windshield and a slightly dented top, where the tooth marks of said mule reposed. Both of the lady occupants of the machine received a shower of glass in their laps, while Ernest, a slight sliver of glass in his left hand. The mule and the car came together just side of the Sid Street ranch, south of town. Now if any of you motorists _____ the headed" mule along this path of hi-way or bi-way, or a mule that needs dental attention, they ____ can be accepted as the one and only, that nearly caused a _____ accident. NEWSY NOTES FROM NEW PINE CREEK Mrs. Lizzie Taggett received a letter from one of her daughters, advising her that her grandson, George Lund was badly injured by getting one of his arms caught in a dryer in a paper mill at Camas, Washington. The arm was broken about an inch above the elbow and the elbow was thrown out of joint. Mr. Lund has worked at the paper mill for several years and once before he had his hand hurt. Joe Smith of "Joe’s Food Store" was quite ill for a few days last week, which seemed to be the old time flu. His brother, Robert was also ill the week before with a siege of the flu. Mrs. Cora Hamersley is being visited by a cousin, Mrs. Pearl Schlatter of Seattle, Washington. EALGEVILLE RAMBLINGS MORT WEST – is writing some of his memoirs for publication. The central theme is said to be concerned with the Highrock Massacre of 1911. ROAD WORK – even on occasional spurts is very much appreciated, by the outlanders. DR. KENNEDY SPEARING – the populace with a hypo full of "flea medicine". All victims being careful not to wince at the first prod. SENIOR PLAY – well attended a crowd pleaser. The best play presented in many moons before Surprise Valley audiences. JIM CONNELLY – much pleased oper the finding and return of a lost arrowhead pin. KEN BARBER – fast learning the fine points of rawhide plaiting. A riata and a quirt to his credit so far. ERNIE COOK – cheerfully cursing a badly infected hand. HENRY BARSOTTI – displaying some excellent work done by the pupils at Bidwell. AMUSING NEIGHBORLINESS – of editors who hurl vitriolic type with much vigor. BILL GROVE – finding that the crutches have the faculty of doing the wrong thing at the most unexpected times. PIONEER SHASTAN TRAPPED IN STORM FALL RIVER MILLS – M. D. Fitzwater, a pioneer resident of Fall River Mills, is in a critical condition as the result of being exposed to the storm Sunday night for 3 hours. The elderly man after playing cards with some friends, left for his home. He became confused in the storm and proceeded in the opposite direction. He slipped and fell in the muddy street. One hip was injured and he was unable to rise. It was three hours before the neighbors heard his cries and went to his aid. ~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Family Researcher of "The Last Frontier" Modoc County, California --- Our outgoing mail is checked by avast! AntiVirus. Avast! Is Free To Home Users.

SURPRISE VALLEY RECORD - CEDARVILLE, MODOC COUNTY, CAL WEDNESDAY, APRIL 10, 1935 THROUGH SMOKED GLASSES BILL KENNEDY of the service station, out selling gas at early dawn. RAY ABRAMS, STEVE Zaulet and others putting a new John Deere Drill together HIGH SCHOOL BOYS preparing a new track "DUTCH" JACOBS LOOKING for a game of pinochle EVERETT CAVIN EATING his 10:00 o’clock breakfast L. N. PABST WASHING his Buick after a "puddling" trip to his ranch at Eagleville "TUCK" ADAMS AND F. L. Gifford working overtime peddling gas due to the recent gas war MRS. SEMINARIO busy washing the French Hotel windows SHORTY KOENIG AND CASEY HENRY off for Bull Creek, where they are building a stone house CASSIE JOHNSTONE carrying her white Tom cat to the store WALTER KOBER AND MARIE ESPIL returning from a trip to Nevada JAKE RECHSTEINER cranking his "Lizzie" left-handed TOM KENNEDY AND L. A. WHEELER arguing as to the best way to Dismal Creek GASOLINE PRICES drop at the Garages and Service Stations due to the gas war. Now 21 cents and 20 cents per gallon AL COX AND WIFE of the Cedarville Theatre looking over the intricacies of the linotype in the Record office GLENN TELLER returning a day late from Alturas, where he had been visiting? PROF. MOORE of the Eagleville Grammar School taking the April foolers to the cleaners TOM WYLIE putting on his 1935 license plates last week TOM ACTY looking for the water Master during the Sunday rain IKE COCKRELL returning Saturday from the bay region LEE ALLENWOOD taking his part in the Senior Play exceptionally well MABEL AND LAUREEN ADAMS hiking to the bridge party in the rain TOM JONES AND LLOYD TRIPP discussing the "gas war." (our supposition) CONSTABLE FRANK ALLEN investigating his first case ED GREEN SPENDING SUNDAY in Cedarville RANGER AND Mrs. NOREN returning from the Indian relic grounds in Nevada WALT REA explaining Huey Long’s economic plan RAY HILL peddling milk during the rain storm WARNIE SLINKARD punching holes in the atmosphere with a new Chevy truck TOM KENNEDY looking for his wife after returning from a Sunday’s fishing trip PROF. EAHART and his orchestra entertaining the audience with several selections prior to the presentation of the Senior Play PETE DONNELLY acting as chauffeur after the bridge party last Saturday night, lest some of the fair sex by drenched by the downpour MRS. LEE HERYFORD, MRS. OSCAR STEWARD, Mrs. Harry Wilson, Georgia Wood, Dona Stanley, and several others, getting permanents Sunday by Mrs. Corda Hartin, of Lakeview MARTIN ESPIL driving a band of sheep to the Nevada range MANY ATTENDING THE SERVICES at the full Gospel Church Mrs. VIOLA CRAMTON with her "bummer" lamb AL BATY TURNING his saddle horse loose and walking home with John Ennis MRS. HAROLD POWERS visiting with her mother, Mrs. Simon Bennett in Cedarville AND THAT’S ALL FOR THIS TIME LAKE COUNTY PIONEER PASSES Mary E. Woodcock, 80, of Lakeview, Oregon and known to many of the old timers of Surprise Valley, passed away at her home at that place, March 31st. she was born February 7th, 1855 in Harrisburg, Oregon and came to Lake County in 1898. She passed away at the ripe old age of eighty years and two months. (1:5) JOHN C. STEWARD OF EL CERRITO IS DEAD Another death of a former Surprise Valley resident, John C. Steward at El Cerrito, news of which reached us this morning. His remains will be brought here for burial. (1:5) Mrs. MARY MUSSELMAN PASSES THIS MORNING After our forms were on the press this morning, we learn of the passing of Mrs. Mary Musselman, who has been critically ill at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Lizzie Jurrell for the past year. (1:5) ADIN MATRON IS CALLED BY DEATH Mrs. Charlie Harvey of Adin passed away at her home at that place last Wednesday at the age of 59 years. Funeral services were held last Friday and the body was interred in the Adin cemetery. (2:2) CAR GOES OVER GRADE IN CEDAR PASS MONDAY SEXTET OF GIRLS ESCAPE WITH MONOR BRUISES; ROLLS OVER 6 TIMES Returning from a trip to Chico attending the Older Girl’s conference, Miss Eleanor Wirth, of the H. S. Faculty in company with her pupils, Dorothy Steele, Vera Rinehart, Marjorie Tyeryar, Fay Kennedy, and Kathleen Wylie had a serious misfortune early Monday morning of having the Ford Cabrolet in which they were riding go over the embankment on the high point on the grade above the Cold Springs, in Cedar Canyon. At the point where the machine went over a vast vacant hillside, of several hundred feet, stared them in the face. The car rolled over six times and most of the sextet, were thrown out about the first turn over, but Miss Wirth stayed with the machine until it lodged against a tree a hundred feet or more on the downgrade from the highway. The accident happened about one o’clock in the morning and at that hour there were no motorists passing to help the victims of the accident. Miss Wirth and Miss Dorothy Steele walked the entire distance from where the car went over to the Dorton place at the mouth of Cedar Canyon, about five miles through rain, snow and mud. As both had lost a shoe in the turnover they were forced to wear on she each and tied up the other foot in a sack. Their feet were badly swollen from the effects of the long hike. The occupants of the car suffered no serious effects from their experience, although, we understand Fay Kennedy was injured somewhat, when the car rolled over her, pushing her down in the snow. Vera Rinehart sustained a wrenched back, while the others suffered slight bruises and lacerations. The car was not badly damaged, due to the fact that it turned over in the snow drift. The top was torn off and the left door damaged where it struck and lodged against a tree. In all probability the heavy drift of snow saved the lives of the occupants of the machine, as it went over the treacherous grade at this point. Miss Wirth was driving with utmost care and precaution and the accident was unavoidable on account of slippery roads and frozen brakes. NEWSY NOTES FROM NEW PINE CREEK There was a lot of excitement in our city last evening when the town fire bell rang and the tooting of auto horns sounded, which soon brought a big crowd of citizens to the Dr. E. H. Amsden house which was on fire. The flames had gained such a headway that it was impossible to save anything from the house to speak of . Doc Dorris, who had the house rented, lost all of his clothes and household goods and estimated his loss about $1,000.00. Dr. E. H. Amsden, who left here several months ago to make his home in Portland returned here one day last week and intended to move into part of his house on Monday. The Doctor asked the writer on Friday to make mention in his notes that he would be back home this next week. The house burned to the ground. It was a large two story building, built in 1912. Dr. Amsden carried $1,000 insurance on the building. But Doc Dorris did not carry any insurance. Here is another good lesson to property owners; everybody should carry insurance. Eugene Emerson and family moved the last weekend to the Crom Sawmill. Mr. E. E. Crom will no doubt be one of the first sawmill men to start operations from all accounts and he knows the sawmill business from "a" to "z". The very best luck, brother Crom and may you have the best season of any in the past, this year. John McDonald moved on Sunday to the Ed Smith place, near Fleming Brothers. Mr. McDonald is working for the Willow Ranch Box Factory and has a wife and family of eight children. Jimmie Vincent, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Vincent was quite ill for a few days recently, but we are glad to report that he is up and around again. We were very fortunate in this section to have the Willow ranch Box factory run all winter. Had it not been for this factory, work would have been very scarce; several from here are employed there. Thanks to the enterprising proprietor of the box factory, Miss Meta C. Bouin. ~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Family Researcher of "The Last Frontier" Modoc County, California --- Our outgoing mail is checked by avast! AntiVirus. Avast! Is Free To Home Users.

SURPRISE VALLEY RECORD - CEDARVILLE, MODOC COUNTY, CAL WEDNESDAY, APRIL 3RD, 1935 MYRTLE FINMAND IS LAID TO REST We cannot say, and we will not say, That she is dead, she is just away, With a cheery smile and a wave of the hand; She wandered into an unknown land, And left us dreaming how very fair, It needs must be since she lingers there; So think of her still as the same, I say, She is not dead – she is just away. Myrtle Eleanor Finmand was born in Eagleville, California, August 27th, 1911 and passed away in Eagleville, March 28, 1935, at the age of 23 years, 4 months and 29 days. On August _____, she was married to Harold __ Finmand, whom she leaves to mourn her passing, also her mother and father, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Nolan, two sisters, Gertrude and Edna and two brothers, Charles and Frank and countless _______ friends. She was loyal and ______ in all her convictions and by ____ complicity and stance friendship was endeared to all who knew her. Myrtle’s life was wholly lived in loving and happy service to others. During the months of her illness and suffering, her greatest thought and prayer has been only for the comfort and well being of those who were so dear to her and to these go the deepest sympathy of the whole community. "God never loved me in so sweet a way as when He said, "Behold a Friend" and I reckon when this world we have And cease to smile and cease to grieve When each of us shall quit the strife And drop the working tools of life, Somewhere, somehow, we’ll come to find Just what our Maker had in mind Perhaps thru clearer eyes than these We’ll read life’s hidden mysteries And learn the reason for our tears. Why sometimes came unhappy years And why our dearest joys were brief And bound so closely into grief. No one of us can truly say Why loved ones must be called away, Why hearts are hurt or even explain Why some must suffer year’s of pain Why some day all of us shall know The reason why these things are so. I reckon in the years to come Where these poor lips of clay are dumb And these poor hands have ceased to toil Somewhere upon a fairer soil Gods shall to all of us make clear The purpose of our trials here." (1:3) Mrs. M. L. Fitzgerald is confined to her bed by illness this week. CAR HITS HORSE NORTH OF TOWN SATURDAY NITE While riding horseback and on his way home from Cedarville last Saturday evening, Eldon Freeborn had the misfortune of having his horse hit by the car driven by Vern Baldwin of Fort Bidwell. The horse, a pet and a fine saddle pony was valued at approximately $60.00 had its leg broken and had to be killed the following morning. When the car hit the horse, young Freeborn was thrown and suffered a badly sprained wrist in the fracas. Apparently young Baldwin did not see the horse in time to avoid the collision. However, he stopped and picked up Freeborn and took him home. The outcome of the wreck and the matter of settlement is not known at this time. FRANK KANE AND EDDIE COOK HELD BY OFFICIALS ON FORGERY CHARGE Almost every person who has a small checking account has some or other overdrawn their account, but few have resorted to the forging of signatures on a bad check. However, such was a case, which came to light last Saturday evening, when Frank Kane passed a check in the amount of $41.50 to Amos Hoyt of the Hunter’s Lodge in Alturas. This check was made out to the order of J. C. Johnson, by the New Pine Creek Roller Mills and the proprietor’s name, R. M. Keller’s name was signed. The check was numbered 491 and from its appearance was a perfectly good looking check, due to the printed signature of "New Pine Creek Roller Mills." However, when taken to the Bank for deposit, it was found that the signature, R. M. Keller, had been forged. This check was endorsed on the back by this alias, J. C. Johnson and cashed at the Hunter’s Lodge by Kane. By quick work Amos Hoyt immediately contacted Sheriff Sharp and a search was made. Upon investigating Kane, it was found that he and a fellow by the name of Cook, a linotype operator of the Modoc Mail, had taken the stage for Bieber. The Deputy Sheriff of Lassen County, stopped the stage at Bieber and picked up the two men and Deputy Sheriff Tierney and Amos Hoyt set out for that place to bring the men back to Alturas, where they were lodged in the County Jail awaiting a preliminary hearing. OBITUARY OF HORACE HOBBS To write the obituary of Horace Hobbs is almost like writing one for one’s father, knowing and loving "Daddy" Hobbs for over thirty-three years it is a wee bit hard to tell in the allotted space the sterling qualities he possessed. Horace Hobbs was born near Labelle, Missouri, December 7, 1852. In July 1881 he was married to Miss Alice Metzker. To this union three sons and four daughters were born, all of whom survive him, except the eldest son, Johnny, who met his death in early manhood by drowning. "Daddy" Hobbs’ health began to fail several years ago and his death has bot been unexpected. He had a stroke of paralysis and passed away March the 27th at Ashland, Oregon. His body was brought to Cedarville, March 29th and interment was made by the side of his son in the Cedarville cemetery. Elder T. E. Griffith preached the beautiful funeral sermon. The hymns were sung by a choir composed of Misses brown and Pearson. Rev. Virgil Vinyard and Mr. George Miller. Miss Cassie Johnstone, organist. "Daddy" Hobbs spent the biggest portion of his life at Cedarville and Lake City. He at one time owned the place in the Washington community now owned by Frank Bowers. To show the love and respect, in which "Daddy" Hobbs was held, we take for instance the late Frank Hill family. Their children were raised with his and we do not think one of the family members was absent. All were there to bid him farewell. A good man, kind, honest and true, we are sure, none who knew him was not better for his acquaintance. We feel if we are fortunate enough to reach that "Beautiful Land" "Daddy" Hobbs will be among the first to greet us with his sunny smile and cheery greeting, as he always did here on earth. To "Daddy" you are just busy in another room, well and happy, not goodbye, just Aurevoir. (1:5) "GRANDMA" BALLARD IS FETED A surprise party was given Grandma Surrilda Ballard on the occasion of her 86th birthday last Tuesday, March 26th. Those present were: Mrs. Elizabeth Sapper, Mrs. W. Wade Williams, Mrs. Lou Shedd, Mrs. John Davis, Sr., Mrs. Georgia Estes, Mrs. Betty Fitzpatrick and her daughter, Miss Nora Ballard. The birthday cake was decorated with the dates 1935 and 1949. Mrs. Ballard crossed the Plains by covered wagon when four years of age and came to Modoc settling near Centerville in the early ‘70’s. living here are sons, C. A., S. T., John, Jess and Will and one daughter, Miss Nora. Another daughter, Mrs. Raymond Eades lives at Chico and another Mrs. Fred Pope at Merrill, Oregon. A large circle of friends extends congratulations and good wishes for many more happy birthdays. – Plaindealer A story is told of a man, who thought he would play a swell trick on his wife Halloween night. He rigged up a jack-o-Lantern and sneaked home with it. His wife was in bed asleep. He lighted the jack-o-lantern and poked its grinning leering face over the bed. Imagine hubby’s consternation when the little lady simply roused up slightly, took a sleepy glance at the hideous face and remarked: "Well, honey, business must be getting better. That’s the first time I have seen you smile in months." MRS. STELLA LINSCOTT IS DEAD San Francisco, March 2nd – Stella Morgan Linscott, 59, grand secretary of the Order of the Eastern Star and former president of the Republican Women’s Federation of Northern California, died March 26th in the University of California. Miss Linscott was born in Lake City, Ill., and came West with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Linscott, who were early residents of Modoc County. She attended the University of Nevada, later teaching Latin there and received her master’s degree at the University of California. TAUGHT SCHOOL IN WOODLAND Afterwards she taught in high schools in Redwood City and Woodland at Miss West’s School in San Francisco, continuing to a supervisoral position in the Napa High School. She was a founder of the Napa W. W. C. A. She retired from teaching two years ago to become grand secretary of the O. E. S. She also was a member of the Order of Amaranth, the White Shrine and the Rebekah’s: the American Association of University Women and the Western Womens’ Club of San Francisco. She is survived by one sister Dr. Louis Hector, with whom Miss Linscott lived in Berkeley and two brothers Ernest G. Linscott of Berkeley and Fred M. Linscott of Harrisburg, South America. (3:6) Mrs. J. H. Hutchinson is reported on the sick list. "When I put the ball where I can reach it," said the stout golfer, when asked how he liked the game, "I can’t see it and when I put it where I can see it, I can’t reach it." OF INTEREST TO MODOC PEOPLE Newell Griffin, employee of the S. P. Co., Hospital in San Francisco with a bursted appendix. He is reported O. K. Born at Eagleville, Cal., April 2, 1935, to Mr. and Mrs. John Dees, a daughter. George Melts, having not too perfect foot work, let the sidewalk come up and meet him, forgetting to duck. He now sports one big black eye. Forest Ranger E. Noren motored to Redding yesterday to meet his wife and her brother, Ray Golden, returning from San Diego, where they were called on account of the death of their brother, Wilford, at that place. Mrs. Ross Stephens and daughter, Hildreth, are confined to their home this weekend on account of illness. ALTURAS NOTES Mrs. Gene Cantrall has been ill with the flu for the past week. Dr. P. W. McKinney has been quite ill with the flu the past ten days; he is still confined to his home. LAKE CITY NEWS NOTES Mary Hanks is suffering from an infection of the left eye. Dr. Kennedy is treating the eye and hopes to have her ready for school next week. Mrs. Tom Painter expects to return home Tuesday from the General Hospital in Alturas. We received word that Mrs. Lulu Stern Chester is quite ill at the Charles Watkins home at Davis Creek. Mrs. Chester has many friends in Surprise, who will be sorry to hear of her illness. Mrs. Carrie Wimer is getting along nicely at this writing. ~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Family Researcher of "The Last Frontier" Modoc County, California --- Our outgoing mail is checked by avast! AntiVirus. Avast! Is Free To Home Users.

Redding Record-Searchlight – May 12, 2006 Thomas Toole Sr. CEDARVILLE -- Former Redding resident Thomas Ires Toole Sr., 51, of Cedarville died Friday, May 5, 2006, at Cedarville Community Hospital after a long illness. No services will be held. Born Dec. 31, 1954, in Columbus, Ga., he lived in Shasta County for several years before he moved to Cedarville last year. He was a construction worker. Survivors include wife Melissa of Navarre, Fla.; sons Joseph of Navarre and Thomas Jr.; two daughters; stepdaughter Margaret; and four grandchildren. Condolences can be posted at www.allenanddahl.com. Arrangements are being handled by Allen & Dahl Funeral Chapel in Palo Cedro. ~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Family Researcher of "The Last Frontier" Modoc County, California --- Our outgoing mail is checked by avast! AntiVirus. Avast! Is Free To Home Users.

For Ronald S. Morgan 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 May 4, 2006 issue. Looking Back 112 Years Ago – 1894 A SCHOOLHOUSE that will cost $2,500 will be build at Amadee… Quite a wagonload of ladies left here last Wednesday for the World’s Fair. Among them were Mrs. L. C. Estes, Mrs. Parker, Mrs. John McGahey and Mrs. Henry Hilton. They will no doubt have a nice trip… Surprise Valley is already growing many vegetables, proving that this is truly the garden spot of Modoc County… Canby, Cedarville, Davis Creek and Alturas will all have baseball teams and some good Sunday games are anticipated. There are those who will complain that games should not be played on the Sabbath, but we feel it’s a good form of exercise and recreation – as long as the participants attend church before the games. 92 Years Ago – 1914 TEMPERATURES WERE in the 80’s in Alturas during the first week of May… The high school boys brought back several sacks full of trout from their three-day fishing trip to New Pine Creek on the NCO… Two new cases of small pox have appeared in Cedarville and many homes three remain under quarantine. Alturas residents have petitioned the NCO railroad for the construction of a depot where the railroad intersects Modoc Street. 72 Years Ago – 1934 HARRY FLOURNOY, Herman Weber and Howard Essex will represent Modoc in the Chico tract meet Saturday in "A" class. John Williams was the only "B" trackman to qualify by way of winning the 660… Alturas grocery prices this week saw eggs at 16 cents a dozen; hamburger, 23 cents a pound; bananas, four pounds for 19 cents; and coffee is 35 cents a pound… Twenty tons of fence post went through Alturas for Vya, NV where the government plans to fence off a huge reservoir for antelope… Rabbits and squirrels have literally taken over the land at Likely and one can only wonder what their populations will be in another 20 years. The Madeline and South Fork schools combined for a track meet at Madeline… A new forestry building will be erected in Adin. 52 Years Ago – 1954 ORVILLE SPATH is in charge of the Rotary Kids Fish Derby at Pine Creek Reservoir May 15… The first television on Modoc may result from hearings in Washington, D.C. this week, where KFTV of Klamath Falls is making an application for a broadcast permit… Loveness Lumber paid $35 per mbf of ponderosa. As we know, Ron Morgan normally provides this column for us, but we have not heard from him in a couple of weeks, hope that he is on vacation. ~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Family Researcher of "The Last Frontier" Modoc County, California --- Our outgoing mail is checked by avast! AntiVirus. Avast! Is Free To Home Users.

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 May 11, 2006 issue. Looking Back 80 Years Ago – 1926 W.J. VERLING of the Home Drug Store is having a Frigidaire installed. This new invention is nothing more or less than a miniature ice plant, completely equipped with an electric motor and all accessories for both the making of ice and space for the storing of supplies one desires to keep at a fridge temperature. This is truly a remarkable invention and the installer, Frank E. Harris of Chism Ice Cream Company, predicts that some day nearly every home will be equipped with the Frigidaire… The Alturas PTA elected a trio of officers: president, Dan Gloster; vice president, Irma Laird; secretary, Mrs. Hallie Smith. 75 Years Ago – 1931 JUDGE CONNER has gone the rounds with criticism lately for the high fines he has levied on bootleggers. Illicit booze has been selling locally for $8 a gallon as against $2.50 at Sparks and other Nevada points. As the story has come to us repeatedly, local consumers of jack, feeling the pinch of hard times, have protested that this was too great a spread. To this answer has been made the fines the dealers in firewater have had to pay to made it impossible to reduce the prices. 70 Years Ago – 1936 THE EIGHT grade elected the following people in the annual popularity vote: best looking boy, Melvin Smith, best looking girl, Louise Austin; boy most likely to succeed, Melvin Smith; girl most likely to succeed, Hilda Pratt; best boy athlete, Nolan Griener; best gentleman, Melvin Smith; best lady, Hilda Pratt; class wits, Glen Plato, Leo Gysin; best couple, Louise Austin and Richard Twyman. 50 Years Ago – 1956 THE PETE Christensen Post of the VFW will celebrate Loyalty Day in conjunction with the 19th District encampment to be held at that time. Plans for a Loyalty Day parade has been completed at which time marching units from every post in the district will be on hand, according to George Frostick, Commander. The parade will swing down Main Street at 1:30 p.m. and be led by the VFW band of the local post. After the parade units will settle at the Memorial Park where a special ceremony will be held honoring the late Pat McHugh, who was the second commander of the post and who played a prominent part in the organization 20 years ago. As we know, Ron Morgan normally provides this column for us, but we have not heard from him in a couple of weeks, hope that he is on vacation. ~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Family Researcher of "The Last Frontier" Modoc County, California --- Our outgoing mail is checked by avast! AntiVirus. Avast! Is Free To Home Users.