Services for Glenn Coughran Memorial services for Glenn G. Coughran will be held at the Lake City Cemetery on Saturday, May 20 at 11 a.m. A potluck lunch will follow at the Lake City Fire Hall. Mr. Coughran was born May 22, 1914 in Albany, OR and moved to Lake City, CA when he was 17 years old. He was the Building and Grounds Superintendent for Modoc County. He had relocated to Yuma, AZ, where he passed away October 31, 2005. He is survived by his wife Leona (Coffey) Coughran, of Fallon, NV; daughter Dean (Coffey) Rogers of Fallon, NV; son Jake Coffey, Alturas, CA; daughter Janice (Coughran) Edgar of Nehalem, OR; grandchildren Sherrie Balmer and family, Scott Jacobs and family; Tamie Chamber and family; Tena Jacobs, and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren. Luke Daniel Lay Luke Daniel Lay passed away May 1, 2006 in Redding, CA. He was born in Alturas, CA on March 17, 1979, and attended Alturas Elementary and Modoc Middle School. He moved to Moreno Valley to live with relatives and attend high school. He entered the ROTC program there. He then moved to Redding, to live with his father and finished high school through a home study program. He served in the U.S. Army, and was stationed in Tennessee, during which time he married, but was later divorced. After his discharge, he returned to Alturas, CA in June of 2005, and lived with his grandmother for a number of months. He worked for York Ranches. The 27-year-old loved to fish. He is survived by his mother Sally Wallis of Alturas, CA; his father Joe Allen of Redding, CA; his brother Adam Lay of Alturas and brother Cody Allen of Redding; his two sisters Rose Ann and Naomi Wallis of Alturas; his grandmother Mae Walz of Alturas; aunt and uncle Bess and Charles Walz of Perris, CA; aunt and uncle Mae and John Van Natta of Iowa Park, Texas; aunt and uncle Sue and Fred DiSario of Alturas, CA and many cousins and two second cousins in Alturas and Texas and his fiancé Michelle Forst, Alturas. He was preceded in death by his grandfather Charlie Walz of Alturas and uncle Samuel Walz of Moreno Valley, CA and aunt Evelyn Bradford and Uncle William Bradford of Alturas. Memorial Services were held Wednesday evening, May 10 at 6 p.m. at Faith Baptist Church, Alturas. Pastor Rod Bodmer conducted the service. Dallas Upton Alturas resident Dallas Upton, 54, passed away at her home on May 7, 2006, due to cancer. Mrs. Upton had lived most of her life in Modoc County. She was born Dallas Hasting on April 4, 1952 in Auburn, CA. Mrs. Upton enjoyed playing music, fishing and spending time with her family. At her request, no services will be held. She is survived by her sister Betty McGinnis, Thompson, IL; brother Ricky Hasting, Eureka, CA; daughter Stacey Smith and son-in-law Chris Colt, Alturas, CA; son Aury Smith, Susanville, CA; daughter-in-law Cindi Parker and grandchildren Danielle and Corey Smith of Alturas, CA and Gary, A.J. and Hunter Smith of Susanville. She was preceded in death by her mother Maxine McClurg, Fallon, NV; brother Gary Hasting, Alturas, CA; and father Clyde "Bud" Hasting, Likely, CA. Memorial donations may be directed to the American Cancer Society. Service for Joseph Bohdan Services for Joseph John Bohdan will be held at "Repin' for the Lord" Church, 316 West Eighth St., Alturas on Saturday, May 13 at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be directed to "Repin' for the Lord Ministries" c/o Destry and Shirley Campbell, Box 985, Alturas, CA 96101. He is survived by his daughter Dylan Bohdan Sponseller, her mother and best friend, Dyan Sponseller of Alturas; daughter Dorthy Bohdan of Santa Barbara; brother James Bohdan and sister Elizabeth Bohdan, both of St. Paul, MN; a sister Doris Urbanski of Chaska, MN, a sister Judy Hirdler of Becker, MN; his beloved niece Denise (Bohdan) Henderson of Groveland, CA; nephews Sean and Kevin Bohdan of St. Paul, MN, and numerous nieces and nephews. Arthur Green Arthur Smith Green, 79, of Cedarville passed away May 5, 2006 at Surprise Valley Hospital there. Burial with military honors will take place Friday, May 12 at the Golden Gate Cemetery in San Bruno, CA. Services were held Tuesday in Cedarville. The well-liked Mr. Green had been a vital community volunteer and was honored for such by the Greater Surprise Valley Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Green's obituary will appear in the May 18 Modoc Record. 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. Andrew Jackson Pearce Andrew Jackson Pearce passed away on April 30, 2006 at the Surprise Valley Long-Term Care Facility in Cedarville, CA, after a long and painful battle with Parkinson's Disease. He was one month shy of 74. Andy was born May 26, 1932 in Pleasant Plains, Arkansas. He served in the United States Navy during the Korean War. After his discharge he owned and operated two barber shops in Long Beach, CA until arthritis began attacking his shoulders. He then went to work for the City of Long Beach at the Alamitos Bay Marina. While working there, he received his AA degree in Police Service. Andy transferred to the Harbor Patrol for the Port of Long Beach. Eventually he became a Wharfinger for the Port and retired in 1988 as Assistant Chief Wharfinger. Andrew is survived by his wife of 52 years, Lois Pearce of Cedarville; his son, Marcus Drew Pearce and daughter-in-law Tracey of Cedarville, CA; his four granddaughters Amber Kovich, Cara Pearce, Jaynie DeKruyf and Victoria Cochran-Pearce; and two grandsons-in-law Richard DeKruyf and Jason Kovich; four great-grandchildren Jacob, Jordan, Jaxson and Austin. He is also survived by six sisters, Mary Hanson of Love's Park, Illinois; Ann Lawson of Battle Creek, Michigan; Betty Cornelison and husband Frank of Portland, OR; Hester Johnson, Lutie Livingston and husband Walt, Faye Wells and husband Doyle, all of Bradford, Arkansas, plus numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his daughter Joanna Pearce, his parents George Henry II and Pearl Pearce, his brother George Henry III and wife Waneva, his sister Marge House and husband Sherman. A memorial service will be held at a later date. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, a donation can be made to either Surprise Valley Health Care District, P.O. Box 246 Cedarville, CA 96104 or Surprise Valley Community Church, P.O. Box 187, Cedarville, CA 96104 in remembrance of Andy. ~~~~~~ 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, MARCH 26, 1935 NEWSY NOTES FROM NEW PINE CREEK Frank C. Alexander returned from Oakland, Cal., where he has been working in the interest of the Oakland Tribune. Mr. Alexander has been down there all winter and reports having done well. He is now getting ready for his gardening business. He has one of the best garden spots in this section. EAGLEVILLE RAMBLINGS WITH APOLOGIES TO no one, it seems high time that some action be taken in regard to the Eagleville-Cedarville road. Not so long ago there arose a tremendous roar against the state taking over the county roads. After seeing evidence of the county neglect, it is hard to see where state control could be any worse. UNCLE JESS PARMAN a bit frothy about the growing number and size of the government game reserves. FEUDAL WRITING of the country editors may lead to a challenge, early morning light and cream puffs at twenty paces. HIGH SCHOOL COMEDIANS, much in evidence at the Junior Prom. Too much so, perhaps. SID STREET – lending a hand to a marooned motorist. AIR MINDED CATTLE feeding contentedly on top of a tall hay stack. BILLIE BROWN – apparently much pleased with his recent transfer and promotion to the San Bernardino National Forest. May the change prove as advantageous as it may seem. ELMER MINTO, apparently much amused by conversational ramblings. JOHNNIE DEES, laboring mightily to put the finishing touches on his newly remodeled gas buggy. BARNYARD GOLF will soon be in season – horseshoes to you. Fred Van Riper has been here for a few days the past week visiting his brother, Arthur. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Hironymous and Mrs. William Ballard spent last Sunday in Cedarville visiting. STELLA LINSCOTT SUCCUMBS SUDDENLY Miss Stella Linscott, a former Surprise Valley resident, passed away at her home in San Francisco, yesterday (Tuesday) morning, March 26th, 1935. She was a native of Modoc County and a graduate of Nevada. She was a Past Grand Matron of the Eastern Star and the present Grand Secretary. She leaves to mourn her passing a sister, Dr. Louise Hector and two brothers, Earnest Linscott of Berkeley and Captain Fred m. Linscott of Africa. (1:4) BROTHER OF Mrs. A. E. NOREN PASSES SUDDENLY Mrs. A. E. Noren and Ray Golden received the sad news Monday that their brother Wilford had passed away suddenly at his home in San Diego. Ranger Noren took both Mrs. Noren and Ray to Redding, where they caught the bus for that destination. (1:4) FORT BIDWELL HIGHLIGHTS Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Dawson and daughter, Betty from Bieber were visiting Mrs. Dawson’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Hickerson over the weekend. The climate in Cedarville, like the reported climate of 10,000 other settlements, is undoubtedly the finest asset that exists. Paying cash avoids headaches. The jokes’ on your neighbors chickens, when you fail to plant a garden. With all nations feverishly arming for war the wonder is that we don’t have any war. No man will lose money if he doesn’t try and get something for nothing. The longer we live, the longer we hope to live and the more we learn the less we know. People now living in Cedarville will look back, after forty years and wonder what everyone was worried about. LAKEVIEW MEN INJURED IN FRIDAY CAR MISHAP William Hotchkiss of Valley Falls and George Chandler of Lakeview were seriously injured last Friday night when their cars collided about three miles north of Lakeview on the highway. Both men are in the Lakeview hospital and Hotchkiss is the more severely hurt. He has a broken arm, collar bone and jaw, besides a severe knee injury and cuts and bruises. Chandler suffered a dislocated hip and cuts about the head. We are informed by R. L. Ackerman of the Lake County Steam Laundry representative during his visit here last week. Dr. Coppedge of Alturas, is improving at his home from a serious attack of the flu. Mrs. C. H. Eahart is confined to her home this week on account of a siege of the influenza. Mrs. Willette Rousch returned to her home in Eagleville last weekend, after a three-week visit in Reno, where she has been with her sister, Mrs. Georgia McCormick, who recently underwent a surgical operation. Mrs. Harold Finmand of Eagleville is reported to be seriously ill at her home at that place. Dr. Kennedy is in attendance. LAKE CITY NEWS NOTES Spring has come, yes sir, it came with a fall of snow; just about fourteen inches here at Lake City, on the level too. Some Spring all right. Mr. John Franklin was over to Alturas last week visiting his mother, who was quite ill. She is reported somewhat better. Mrs. Fred Wimer had the misfortune to fall and break two bones in her ankle, Sunday night. She was leaving the Baptist Church after services and slipped with the above results. Dr. Kennedy was summoned and Mrs. Wimer was made as comfortable as possible. Monday she was taken to the General Hospital, Alturas for further treatment. Miss Shirley Miller is helping at the Fred Wimer home while Mrs. Wimer is in the Hospital. Mrs. Nannie Daniels is helping at the Jake Wimer home. Word was received here last Monday that Mr. Horace "Grandpa" Hobbs had a paralytic stroke and was very, very seriously ill. He is in Ashland, Oregon. "Grandpa" has many friends here, who will regret hearing of his illness. An epidemic of false teeth has broken out in the Wimer family. Harry had to have one, of course, Fred not to be outdone got him a set and last but not least their brother-in-law, John Miller got him a set. Now these boys are sure having a good time breaking ‘em in. Ernie Wimer was out in Nevada last week. He came in a horseback, throwing the snow and is suffering from quite a case of snow blindness. Tom Painter and son, Layton and daughter, Bernice and Mrs. Earl Warmack went over to the General Hospital at Alturas last Sunday to visit Mrs. Painter. They report her convalescing nicely. They also report Mrs. Olney Vaughn improving nicely. ALTURAS NOTES Mrs. Mabel Johnson has been ill the past week with the flu. Mrs. Clyde Hays was moved from the General Hospital Sunday to the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Cummins at Cedarville. George Pierce of the Smith Auto Company is confined to his home the past few days. He is suffering with a siege of the flu. Mrs. Lucille Smith of Likely and Miss Katherine Fox of Fort Bidwell were operated on at the General Hospital last Saturday. George Laird is spending a weeks’ vacation with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Laird. George is a student at the Stanford University. ~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Family Researcher of "The Last Frontier" Modoc County, California --- Our outgoing mail is checked by avast! AntiVirus. Avast! 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SURPRISE VALLEY RECORD – CEDARVILLE, MODOC COUNTY, CAL WEDNESDAY, MARCH 20TH, 1935 AGED FORT BIDWELL INDIAN WOMAN PASSES Mary Northrup, aged Indian woman of Fort Bidwell, passed to the "happy Hunting Grounds", one day last week and was laid to rest in the Bidwell Indian cemetery. Seventy-nine "summer shines and winter snows" had passed over her head and during that period she recalled many experiences of the life of the early days of the Modoc Indians.(1:3) WALLS HEIRS PAY INHERITANCE TAX Before the final distribution could be made in the late John Walls estate, an inheritance tax of $649.96 had to be paid. This is the first sizable inheritance tax to be paid in Modoc County for a number of years. INJURES ANKLE Davie Grove, Jr., son of Davie Groves Sr., of Eagleville had the misfortune of having his saddle horse fall with him Saturday morning. Results of the accident are that Davie has sprained ankle. At first it was thought that the ankle bone was broken, but upon examination by Dr. Kennedy showed that the member had received a bad sprain. Mr. and Mrs. Louis Slinkard and family, who for the past few months have been living at Eagleville, left Monday for Sloat, Plumas County, where they will make their future home. L. A. Wheeler spent Sunday on the banks of Pit River just below Canby cat-fishing. L. A. said the catfish were not biting so good, but nevertheless, he came home with 110 cats. OBITUARY OF WILLIAM LAFAYETTE STEWARD, PIONEER AND RANCHER OF SURPRISE VALLEY William Lafayette Steward was born January 2, 1851, in Ranssler, Newton County, Indiana where he grew to manhood. Later, he moved to Elk County, Kansas, where he met and married Jennettie Jemima McCallouch, on October 21, 1877. To this union seven children were born, six of whom survive him. They are Pearl Steward of New Pine Creek, Oregon; Marion, Bruce and Bide of Lake City, Cal., and Oscar Steward of Cedarville, Cal. One child a baby girl, died in infancy. He leaves to mourn his death his dear wife, six children, one brother, Nate Steward, on sister, Melissa Shidler, one half sister and one half brother, twenty-two grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Mr. Steward and family crossed the Plains in wagons from Indian Territory to the Williamette Valley in 1882. They rented places there for about twelve years and in 1896 came to Surprise Valley. Here he bought the farm on which he has been living and farming until death overtook him. Mr. Steward was a kind husband, a good loving father and deeply respected and loved by all who knew him for his simple, honest and neighborly ways. We will miss him. A precious one from us has gone, A voice we love is stilled, A place is vacant in our home, Which never can be filled; God in his wisdom has recalled, The boon his love has given, And the body slumbers here, The soul is safe in heaven. (1:6) VICTOR CANTRALL PASSES FRIDAY AFTER BEING ILL FOR A PERIOD OF OVER THREE YEARS, SCORCHED LUNGS CAUSE OF DEATH Funeral services were held at the Kerr Mortuary in Alturas yesterday for the late Victor V. Cantrall, who died at Colfax Friday, as a result of scorched lungs, which he had suffered while fighting the Crane Creek fire of ’31. Victor V. Cantrall was born in Grass Valley, March 15, 1898. Living in Modoc County the greater part of his life. He was fighting the huge fire at Crane Creek in 1931 and to save the mill from burning, he and two other men went up through the canyon and stopped the small fire that had started at the mill. He took sick from scorched lungs in January, 1932 at the Crane Creek box factory. He immediately was sent to Colfax for treatments and after staying there for a period of three months, he returned home seemingly all right. But he took sick again a little over a year ago, and went back to Colfax again, but died there last Friday. He leaves to mourn his death his wife, Shirley and a daughter, Bonita, two brothers, Gene and Forest; a sister, Mrs. Marvill Holmes of Bly, Oregon and his father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Omar Cantrall. (1:5) NEWSY NOTES FROM NEW PINE CREEK THROUGH SMOKED GLASSES L. A. WHEELER has the Spring fever and was busily engaged in cleaning the windows in his grocery store. HERB WOOD AND LEO REA also have attack of Spring fever and are out practicing baseball. BILL Kennedy HELPING the Gifford ladies pack water and noting the absence of her liege lord. AL COX THE THEATRE man playing keeps (marbles to you) with the younger generation. RAY ABRAMS casting a weather eye about for Ival Barber, with intention of having some plumbing done. MIKE SEMINARIO LOOKING for a game of "barnyard golf" (horseshoes to you). WARREN SLINKARD TURNING a "cold shoulder" toward an ice cold bottle of beer – ho-hum. DAN CRAIG LOOKING anxiously forward to one of May West’s screen appearances. BILLY McCOMBS BUSILY engaged in sawing up the remaining portion of his winter’s woodpile. ATTORNEY ROBINSON and wife passing their time by the annual Spring yard cleaning. PETE LAXAGUE wondering where his progeny (Bill) was? LEO REA PLAYING escort to an individual who had over indulged in "oh, be cheerful." EVERETT CAVIN turning occupations and trying saddle horse riding for a pastime. AL Baty ACTING as bartender for a short period – was the house losing money? L. E. McCULLEY industriously engaged in washing and polishing his new Studebaker Sedan. GEORGE WOOD and wife Sundaying in Cedarville. CASEY HENRY working for a pastime; sure sign of Spring. BILLY FENWICK feeding his pet "Tom cat," a raw egg. JOHNNIE SEMINARIO hobbling about without the aid of his crutches. FOREST RANGER NOREN showing off his newest and well, latest "moth-eaten" horse. WHEN MRS. L. A. WHEELER, who was planning on accompanying L. A. on a cat-fishing trip, awoke somewhat late and found that he had departed some four hours prior. "DOC" SWEENEY rushing southward from town, not even stopping to chat a minute. BILLY FENWICK IN a reprimand to the editor for losing some .04 inches of moisture in last week’s report on moisture for the season. UNCLE JIM CALDWELL reminiscing of his early pioneer days when a cowboy was a cowboy and a vaquero was a vaquero. FOUNDER OF ALTURAS FIRE DEPARTMENT KILLED IN AUTO ACCIDENT As our volunteer firemen were preparing for their gala event, the big dance of the 23rd, sadness struck into the hearts of the older retired firemen, when they received the news that their old friend "Carp" Carpenter had been instantly killed the evening of February 19th at Santa Cruz by being struck down by an automobile. The message was received by Art Ingraham and stated briefly: - 641 Soquel Ave. "Mr. Carpenter was instantly killed by an auto in front of his store at 7:00 o’clock last night. Mrs. carpenter will send particulars later." It was signed by his clerk, Raymond Laverty. "Carp" and Lee Kelly and Dad Ingraham were the three men who started the Alturas Fire Department in 1910. These three were all boosters for everything good of the town and country and were especially interested in the sport of fishing. Lee Kelly for the past few years has stayed close to his ranch near town. Dad Ingraham passed away a number of years ago. "Carp" came up last summer to visit his old friends but found everything so changed – "it just isn’t natural" he said. He was a carpenter by trade. – Plaindealer Carpenter was well known here, having resided here for a time. He was the brother-in-law of Mrs. Nan Miller, now of junction City, Trinity County and Larry Hall of this place. (2:3) OF INTEREST TO MODOC PEOPLE Born in Cedarville, California, March 19, 1935, to Mr. and Mrs. Frank Allen, a son, weight 8-pounds. Mrs. Olney Vaughn of this place is reported seriously ill. She was taken to the hospital at Alturas yesterday. We trust she will son recover. Roy Stanley, who has been undergoing treatment at the Hospital at Alturas, was brought home this week; he is somewhat improved in health. FORT BIDWELL HIGHLIGHTS George Fawcett left last Monday for Canby, where he will be employed on the Potter ranch. Mr.: - "What did the minister say this morning." Mrs.: - "His sermon was about the Garden of Eden. I don’t think he was very nice about it. He reminded his congregation that Eve did not realize that she lacked clothing until she ate the apple – and then he looked right at some of us leading women and said, very emphatically, "Sometimes I wish some of the women in this church would eat an apple." ~~~~~~ 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, MARCH 13TH, 1935 W. L. STEWARD PASSES MONDAY Sunday night at 11 P. M. another one of our dear old pioneers, "Grandpa" Steward answered the call to that land whence no traveler returns. "Grandpa" Steward had been in his usual health and death was unexpected. He was in his 84th year. He leaves to mourn his death, a devoted wife, one daughter, Mrs. George Weilmunster, Marion, Bruce and Bide Steward all of Lake City, Oscar Steward, Cedarville, and Pearl Steward, New Pine Creek several grandchildren and great grandchildren. "Grandpa" Steward was one of the dearest old men we have ever met. Quiet, unassuming, going about his work with a cheery word and a bright smile for all. We used to watch for these greetings just to make the day brighter. He was exceptionally fond of children and he was the idol of his little granddaughter, Theyl. "Grandpa" will be greatly missed for he was a fixture among us. Riding to and fro, after cattle and to Lake City and home. To the sorrowing ones we extend our sympathy to "Grandpa" a cheery smile and may the good God deal with you as you did with your fellowmen. Farewell, Farewell. – Lake City Cor. (1:1) Married at the home of the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Stiner, in Cedarville, California, March 7, 1935, Miss Grace I. Stiner to Leithead Sweeney, Rev. Virgil A. Vinyard officiating. The many friends of this popular young couple extend heartiest congratulations. FUNERAL SERVICES HELD FOR MRS. GEORGE GRIENER Funeral services were held yesterday at the Kerr Chapel in Alturas for Mrs. George Griener, who passed away Saturday noon after having spinal trouble, caused by the flu. Mrs. Ellen Griener was 48 years, 3 months and 23 days old and leaves to mourn her passing, her husband, George Griener, a sister, Mrs. Flora Lunsford of Eagleville, four sons, Cecil, Andy, Nolan and Rudolph, a daughter, Thelma McCombs and two grandchildren. All of Alturas. (1:2) REMINISENCES OF AN EARLY SURPRISE VALLEY PIONEER By Felix Allen Ah, how the years go rolling on, How short the step to manhood’s prime, How soon the gold of life is gone, Into the vaults of Time! Come back with me to Surprise Valley, as it was fifty years ago. Fort Bidwell was the town of most importance. Two troops of Cavalry and one Company of "doughboys" under command of Major A. S. Burt, U. S. A., were stationed at Bidwell. The town had four stores, one owned and managed by A. C. Lowell, is still there and flourishing under the management of his son, Chester. The store now owned by Henry Kober was run by J. W. Poore until 1888. He was elected County Clerk and Dr. George M. Kober and D. P. Browne bought the store. The John M. Sanders store burned down in 1885 and B. Lachman, moved himself and stock of goods to Reno in 1894. Three hotels operate, one by Jopp & Tonninson, (burned down in 1890), one by Mrs. Ford and the Cosmopolitan, (still there) and owned by James Williams. Two blacksmith and wagon shops owned by John Kafader and the VanCoughnet brothers; Jacob Messner and J. E. Calderwood owned saloons; and Max Fulcher had a brewery. John Bucher owned a flourmill that was kept busy for nine or ten months in the year. Reno was the nearest railroad and all freight for the valley was hauled from there on wagons. The trip repuired from twenty-three to thirty days. A toll house at Buffalo Meadows collected fifty cents a span for teams and fifty cents each for wagons. Another station at round Hole, Nevada, collected also, but only half as much as Buffalo. Fifty years ago, Bidwell was supply station to the most substantial lot of farmers that ever helped a town to live. They were the McConnaughy brothers, Peter Peterson, Edward Conlan, Noah Clough, Hugh McManus, James and Robert Fee, M. E. Munroe, Ed Sessions, John and David Baty, Charles Venning and A. H. Disabel, Charles Valkman, George Freeman, Pat Horan and F. K. Smith. One Justice and one Constable Cared for the legal needs of each Supervisor District. Thomas Rinn was J. P. and ball Bowen, Constable of district one. The Supervisors did not get a salary as now, but per diem and mileage. They held four regular meetings a year, instead of twelve, hence only one third as much damage to the country was accomplished and we weathered the depression of ’93 without assistance from the N. R. A. R. O. Ward of Lake City and I were neighbors on adjoining ranches. We beat that depression by working the 8-hour system – eight hours in the forenoon and also eight hours in the afternoon and we are still here. Next week we will travel south to Lake City. Alturas, California, February 3rd, 1935 (The words was spelled just the way they were in the article). LAST WEEK WAS BAD ON AUTOMOBILES Several cars belonging to Surprise Valley residents were bumped into during the past week and more or less damaged. Among the first collisions happened on Monday when Earl Daniels with his brand new Oldsmobile Sedan and Leland Doss backed into each other at the Cheese Factory at Lake City. Thursday morning, I. H. Skillman and Glen Ward came together on the grade near Fort Bidwell. In the afternoon on Thursday, the New Pine Creek School bus backed into George Warren’s car and Thursday evening, Olney Vaughn backed into Bert Simson’s car. FORMER VALLEYAN PASSES AT RICHMOND, CALIF. Orvis, the youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Seyferth, formerly of Fort Bidwell, cal., but now of San Pablo, passed away at the Weimer Sanitarium in Richmond, California, on February 18th. Orvis Seyferth was born in Fort Bidwell, California, twenty-two years ago, but with his parents, moved to Petaluma and later to Richmond, at an early age. Flu was the cause of his death of his passing so early in life. He leaves to mourn his death several brothers and sisters among whom are Mrs. Mabel Bacon of Alturas and Lawrence Seyferth of Lake City, also he is a nephew of Mrs. Even Gaustad of Cedarville. His remains were cremated. Orvis endeared himself to all with whom he came in contact by genial manner and happy disposition. The Record extends its sincere sympathy to the bereaved family. (1:5) JUST A YEAR AGO W. A. McCombs keeps a diary. Just a year ago the apricot and peach trees in Surprise Valley were in bloom, his record says. The weather was warm and balmy with indications for a shower. In checking over his death list, find that thirty-two persons of this valley passed to the Great Beyond during the year of 1934. These are persons who lived or had formerly lived in Surprise Valley. Making a check on the year 1935 to date, we find that nine have passed away, which concerned this valley. Mr. McCombs has a complete data on all fires, which have occurred in Cedarville and vicinity. These will appear in coming issues of the Record. The small son of Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Gritton of Likely, is in the Hospital at Alturas receiving medical attention. Lee James of Adin is confined to the Hospital in Alturas this week undergoing treatment. Miss Ida heard spent the weekend in Alturas visiting with Mr. and Mrs. Orval Boyd of that place. OF INTEREST TO MODOC PEOPLE Roy Stanley is fast recovering from a hernia operation recently performed at the Hospital in Alturas. Born in Likely, Cal., March 7th, 1935, to Mr. and Mrs. Crabtree, a son. LAKE CITY NEWS NOTES Our community was saddened last Thursday afternoon when Cecil and Rudolph Greiner came after their sister, Mrs. Thelma McCombs and brought the word their mother was seriously ill. Mrs. Greiner passed away Saturday. Mrs. Greiner spent the past year on the Painter place and was well known here. To her husband and family we extend our deepest sympathy. (4:6) Mr. C. V. Muzzy received the sad news Monday night his mother was very ill in a hospital in Santa Cruz. Earl Daniels had the misfortune of having his new Oldsmobile badly wrecked. He backed from the cheese factory into the big freight truck driven by Lee Doss. ~~~~~~ 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, MARCH 6TH, 1935 Born at Cedarville, Cal., March 2, 1935, at the home of Mrs. Alma Haug, to Mr. and Mrs. Olney Vaughn, a daughter – Beverly Joyce Vaughn. Dr. Kennedy reports the mother and babe is doing nicely. Leithead Sweeney and Miss Grace I. Stiner, both of Cedarville, California, filed their application of intention of marriage with the County Clerk, L. S. Smith, last Wednesday. Wedding bells will be ringing shortly in this valley for this popular young couple. JOHN FLOURNOY WILL FILED The will of John D. Flournoy, Likely pioneer, was filed in the Superior Court last Monday. The will bequeaths all property at the time of his death to his wife, Frances H. Flournoy, with the provision that if she preceded him in death, it would be divided among his four sons, Arthur L., William H., Eldon and J. H. Flournoy, all of Likely. JOSEPH MOOSO SUCCUMBS TO INJURIES A tragic accident which occurred at the Murphy Ranch, south of Eagleville last Thursday morning claimed the life of Joseph Mooso, 32-year old ranch foreman. It so happened that Mooso was feeding cattle and during the early morning had fed the stock around the corrals, after which he had gone to the feed the cattle in the field, about a half-mile from the ranch house. Abut 10:30, Ernest Morgan, who was hauling manure for dams in the meadow, noticed Mooso’s team standing in another field from where the cattle were. Upon seeing the team standing, Mr. Morgan went to investigate and upon entering the field, he discovered Mooso’s body, which lay stretched out on the ground some twenty-one feet from the roadway. Going over to where Mooso lay, Morgan started to talk to him, but discovered that he was dead. Going back to the ranch house, Morgan told Adrian Murphy of his findings and told him to go and get help from the Bear Ranch, which Adrian did. Adrian then came to Cedarville to get his father, Frank Murphy, who was enroute to the Grazing meeting at Susanville. Coroner J. Frank Kerr was then summoned, but as the accident occurred in Lassen County, Dave Edenholm, Lassen County Coroner was also summoned. Mr. Kerr, however had gone to the Murphy Ranch to make inquiry as to the probable cause of Mooso’s death. If seems that Mooso had a load of hay on his wagon and upon crossing the irrigation ditch, the wagon lurched, thus throwing Mooso off his balance. From the bruises on his body, it seems that he must have hit the railing of the wagon with his back and them turned a quarter circle, thus landing on the ground head first, causing a bruised spot over the left temple. Coroner Kerr brought the body to the undertaking parlor in Cedarville, where it was prepared for burial. Friday morning, Dave Edenholm, Coroner of Lassen County, arrived and went over the ground with Coroner Kerr and Mr. Morgan. Finley Mooso, father of the accident victim arrived from Winnemucca Friday, at which time an examination of the body was made by Dr. Kennedy, assisted by the coroners present, and the results showed that the spinal cord had been severed thus causing the death of Joseph Mooso. Obsequies were held Sunday afternoon from the Kerr Mortuary, after which the body was interred in the Cedarville cemetery as its final resting place. Joe Mooso was a man well liked and for the past four-years acted in the capacity of foreman for Frank Murphy both at Knot Creek, Nevada and the Murphy Ranch in Surprise Valley. He had many friends who deeply regret his sad and tragic death and the deepest sympathy of the entire community is extended to his aged father. (1:5) C. M. Doane, who was seriously injured some three weeks ago, when he received a "jolt" of electricity at the hydro plant on Pine Creek, when he had both shoulders fractured and suffered other minor injuries, is reported to be improving rapidly at the hospital in Alturas. MATRIMONIAL DIFFICULTIES JUDGE: "So your matrimonial life has been very unhappy! What was the trouble? Was it December married to May?" CHLOE JOHNSON: "Lan’ sakes, no, jedge; it was Labor Day wedded to the Day of Rest." FUNERAL HELD WEDNESDAY FOR MRS. RACHEL JANE STANLEY AT LAKEVIEW Funeral services were held last Wednesday afternoon at the Ousley Funeral Home for Rachel Jane Stanley, 77, who died at the Lakeview Public Hospital, February 25, 1935; Rev. L. A. Meyers officiated, interment was in Sunset cemetery. Mrs. Stanley was born in Hall County, Missouri, and had been a resident of Lake County for a number of years. Her husband died here several years ago. One adopted son, Charles W. Owens and four stepchildren, Mrs. Guy Collier of Lakeview, Mrs. Velva Hopkins of Bend, Chris Stanley of North Bend and Newton Stanley of Alturas, survive her. – Lakeview Examiner (2:1) LAKE CITY NEWS ITEMS Harold Steward is still reported quite ill. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Vaughn and daughter, Miss Harriet went to Cedarville Sunday to visit their new granddaughter, Miss Beverly Joyce Vaughn. Sick people seem some better. Roy Hobbs ws operated upon last Tuesday. An abscess formed on one leg and had to be drained. The abscess was caused by a kick from a horse. Mr. and Mrs. Gallup of Fort Bidwell visited with her daughter, Mrs. William Hays, Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Strief and son Bobbie were Alturas visitors Saturday. While in the city, Master Bobbie had some teeth extracted. Getting ready to wear Granddad’s, eh, Bobbie. Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Steele and family spent the weekend with Mrs. Steele’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. Caldwell at Canby. NEWSY NOTES FROM NEW PINE CREEK Born Sunday, February 24th, 1935, a baby boy to Mr. and Mrs. glen Smith of the West Side, Oregon. Mrs. Smith was formerly Miss Bessie Herr, of New Pine Creek, Oregon. Heartiest congratulations, folks. Mrs. Bessie Martin of Alturas, Cal., took very ill one day last week and was operated on at the Lakeview hospital for bowel trouble and we are glad to hear that the operation was successful and she is getting along nicely at this writing. Her sister, Mrs. J. W. Horr has the flu and was confined to her home in New Pine Creek for several days. MARRIED IN RENO A reported marriage of Mrs. Glen and Charles Holcomb of Alturas, took place in Reno the first of the week. We have no particulars of the event, however. Gene Cantrall returned from Colfax first of the week, where he has been visiting his brother, Vic, who is critically ill at the Sanitarium at the place and no hope is held out for his recovery. FORT BIDWELL HIGHLIGHTS Born – In Winnemucca, Nevada, February 28, 1935, to Mr. and Mrs. Paul Sweeney, a nine-pound son. Congratulations. Mrs. Lizzie Schadler left last Thursday morning for a six-week visit to her daughter, Mrs. William Bartram of Susanville. Mrs. Georgia Baty and Ralph Peterson spent the weekend in Adel, Oregon, visiting with Georgia’s father, Sam Baty. Mrs. Maude Keeney of the Coffee Shop in Alturas is reported very ill at her home in Alturas with pneumonia. NEW ITEMS OF INTEREST TO PEOPLE IN MODOC Mrs. Mark C. Smith and Mrs. Frank Kauffman of Alturas are now in San Francisco, where they are visiting with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Estes, who are spending the winter in the city. L. H. Hudgson of San Francisco, arrived in Alturas last Thursday, where he has accepted a position in the Alturas Drug Store as pharmacist. Born in Alturas, California, March 2, 1935, to Mr. and Mrs. Garner, a son. Oral Leonard recently underwent an operation at the Stanford Hospital in San Francisco for varicose veins. Born in Alturas, California, March 4, 1935, at 6:45 A. M., to Mr. and Mrs. Jack Callaghan, a daughter, Joan Maureen. ~~~~~~ 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.

Leldon Day SHASTA LAKE -- Services for Leldon Neil Day, 82, of Shasta Lake will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Pine Grove Cemetery in McArthur. The Rev. Tom Moore of Word of Life Assembly of God Church will officiate. Visitation will be from noon to 5 p.m. Friday at Allen & Dahl Funeral Chapel in Redding. Mr. Day died Saturday, May 6, 2006, at Mercy Medical Center in Redding. Born March 27, 1924, in Dana, he moved to Shasta Lake in 1955. He was a logger and a member of the Shasta Horseshoe Club and the Loyal Order of the Moose Lodge 1006 in Redding. Survivors include wife Lois; sons Lonnie of Millville and Cecil of Shasta Lake; daughter Lou Ella George of Grangeville, Idaho; sisters Betty Humphrey of Lake California, Vira Bonsal of Redding and Anna Harris of Burney; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Condolences can be posted at www.allenanddahl.com. Arrangements are being handled by Allen & Dahl Funeral Chapel in Palo Cedro. Redding Record Searchlight – Mary 11, 2006 ~~~~~~ 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.

John Joseph Hope Published Wednesday May 10, 2006, Herald & News, Klamath Falls, Oregon John Joseph Hope, 94, died May 6, 2006, of natural causes in Klamath Falls with members of his family at his bedside. A memorial service will be at 10:30 a.m. today in Davenport's Chapel of the Good Shepherd with Pastor Grant Fall officiating. Interment will be at Bedfield Cemetery in Poe Valley. Mr. Hope was born Aug. 13, 1911, in Sheriton, Iowa. When he was 6 months old, the family moved to Montana and in 1918 to Surprise Valley. He went to school in Eagleville and attended high school in Cedarville. He loved horses and learned to farm when horses were used for pulling all the equipment in planting and harvesting crops. He enjoyed school and learning about history. However, he quit high school after two years and worked as a cowboy for Otto Van Norman. He was on horseback a third of the time, herding cattle on ranches throughout California and Nevada - and said he loved every minute of it. Mr. Hope worked on the ranches from 1929 until about 1935 when he and another man leased the Lost River Ranch in Poe Valley and farmed it with three six-horse teams. Around that time, he married for the first time and in 1938 had his first son, James Hope. He continued working at various jobs, including timber falling for a number of years, before his marriage ended. In 1947, he was in Klamath Falls preparing to leave for California as a timber faller when he met Pauline "Polly" Nichol and they were married in Oct. 1948. While they were managing an apartment house in Klamath Falls, Mr. Hope was the second man hired at a new mill called Modoc Lumber Co. They continued living in Klamath Falls for three years, then purchased 10 acres and an extra horse in Gresham. They later returned to Klamath Falls and he went back to working at Modoc Lumber Co. Their daughter Debby was born in 1954 and their son Paul in 1958. He retired as log yard foreman at the lumber company at the age of 65. He was an avid fisherman and loved the outdoors. When his children were growing up, he liked to photograph them and his wife. The entire family was involved in church and other community activities. Survivors include his sons and daughters-in-law Paul and Mary Hope of Klamath Falls and Jim and Emy Hope of Eugene; daughter and son-in-law Debby and Marshall Curran of Klamath Falls; grandchildren Darci and Dave Gittings, Joseph Hope, and Justin and Savanah Hope; great-grandchildren Kayla, Jordan, Adin, Jacob, Kiara and Alan; sister-in-law Lois Hornback of Gilchrist; and numerous other relatives. His wife preceded him in death last June 22. ~~~~~~ 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, FEBRUARY 20TH, 1935 FULTON HEARD SUCCUMBS AT ASHLAND, OREGON Fulton Heard, former Lake City resident and pioneer of this valley, passed away at the Ashland Hospital Monday afternoon at two o’clock, after a lingering illness. Mr. Heard has been in a poor state of health for several years but was taken much worse since the 14th of last October and since that time has been gradually failing. Funeral services will be held from the Baptist Church in Lake City Thursday afternoon at two o’clock. Mr. Heard’s obituary will appear in next week’s issue of the RECORD. (1:1) NEW PINE CREEK JOTS OF INTEREST Dorris Dick is at this writing at the Lakeview Hospital. It is feared that she may have appendicitis. Whatever her ailment we hope to hear of our splendid little lady to soon be in her usual good health. VIRGINIA ROBERTS SUCCUMBS SUNDAY Virginia, the five-month old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Johnnie Roberts, of this place, passed to the arms of the Death Angel last Sunday evening, following a weeks’ illness of pneumonia. Rev. Vinyard conducted the funeral services at the home of Mrs. Mary Perry yesterday afternoon and the remains of the little one were laid to rest in the Cedarville cemetery. Sincere sympathy is extended to the bereaved young parents in the loss of their little one. (1:4) NEW CITIZENS ARRIVE Born to Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Slippy, at Cedarville, California, February 13, 1935, a daughter. Born at Cedarville, California, February 18th, 1935, to Mr. and Mrs. Howard Royce, a son. LOCAL JOTS We regret to learn of the serious illness of Attorney J. F. Sharp. It is reported that he suffered two strokes of paralysis the past week and is in a serious condition. ALTURAS LOCALS Stan Guise, on returning from the dance in Cedarville, Saturday night, fell our of Pete Blurtin’s car, going around 50 miles an hour. He was taken to a doctor and it was found that one finger was severed, besides other injuries and bruises and his head looked like a watermelon the next day. Miss Dolly Milligan, popular third grade teacher of the grammar school, has been ill with the flu for the past few days. Omar Cantrall, his son, F. L. Cantrall, accompanied by Donald Holmes, went to Jacksonville, Oregon, for a short visit with Omar Cantrall, who is very ill. Byron Orser, youngest child of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Orser of Alturas is very ill with pneumonia. NEWS NOTES FROM LAKE CITY George Heard and Mrs. S. B. Strief went to Ashland, Oregon, last week to visit their father, Fulton Heard. They report Mr. Heard very weak. Mrs. Jessie Rinehart and daughter, Dolores has been visiting at the R. M. Miller home. Mr. and Mrs. Leonard of Bieber spent the weekend with their daughter, Mrs. Raymond Jones. Mr. and Mrs. Clendon Franklin and family moved to Eagleville last Saturday where they will make their home. They have been employed on the Cummins Ranch. The Franklin’s made many friends here who regret to see them leave but wish them all the best in their new location. FORT BIDWELL HIGHLIGHTS Mrs. Milan Briles and small son of Alturas have been spending the past week with Mrs. Briles’ parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Ash. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Conlan and son, Jack left last Tuesday for Ashland, Oregon, where they visited Mrs. Conlan’s father, Fulton Heard, who is still very ill. Dr. and Mrs. W. J. Verling and Mrs. Helen Morgan of Alturas were visiting John Williams and his brother, Jim who has been seriously ill the past month. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 1935 VALLEY PIONEER IS LAID TO REST FUNERAL SERVICES FOR FULTON S. HEARD HELD THURSDAY One by one those dear old pioneers are finding their sweet rest beneath the sod of the valley, they loved so well. The last one to leave us was "Grandpa" Fulton S. Heard, who died at Ashland, Oregon, February 19, 1935, at the ripe age of 76 years and almost 5 months. "Grandpa" Heard has been in failing health, even before the death of his beloved companion, who died one year and five months ago. Since her death he has wandered "lonely as a cloud," only waiting the joyful summons, to meet her where sorrow is no more. In early boyhood, "Grandpa" Heard decided to follow his loved Master. He united with the Baptist Church in 1886 and continued a member to the time of death. In Texas, December 20, 1877, he was married to Miss Albertine Reynolds. To this union ten children were born, seven of which survive him, they being W. A. Heard, Mitchell, Oregon; Mrs. Bessie Wilson and Mrs. Ettie Conlan, Fort Bidwell, California; Mrs. rose Strief, George and Ida Heard of Lake City and Claude Heard of Standish; five brothers K. G., Tom, P. K., William and Charles Heard, two sisters, Mrs. Jane Jones and Mrs. Maggie Wilson; seventeen grandchildren and seven great grandchildren also survive him. In 1883, Mr. Heard with his father and brothers joined an immigrant train and came from Texas to Surprise valley, being six months in making the trip. They invested in property in the Valley and Mr. Heard lived almost continuously on the same place for over 50 years. He was prominent in agriculture and stock-raising pursuits and only in recent years did he turn over this work to younger hands. Mr. Heard was a good citizen in every way, always a cheery word for everyone be he big or little. He will be sadly missed in our midst, but our loss is his gain. To the sorrowing ones we extend our deepest sympathy. The funeral was held here Thursday, February 21st, at the Baptist Church. Elder Griffith assisted by Rev. Vinyard preached the funeral sermon. He taking as his text the beautiful verse, "I am the Resurrection and the Life." The casket and altar was beautifully decorated with flowers. The Methodist choir sang the beautiful hymns he loved so well. "There are loved ones in glory, Whose dear forms you often miss, When you close your earthly story, Will you join them in their bliss? Will the circle be unbroken, Bye and bye, bye and bye, In the better home awaiting in the sky, In the sky, In the joyous days of childhood Oft they told of wondrous love, Pointed to the dying Savior, Now they dwell with Him above. You remember songs of Heaven, Which you sang with childish voice; Do you love the hymns they taught you? Are the songs of earth your choices? You can picture happy gatherings, Round the fireside long ago, And you think of fearful partings, When they left you her below. One by one their seats are emptied, One by one they went away, Now the family is parted Will it be complete one day? Will the circle be unbroken by and by, By and by, In the better home awaiting in the sky, In the sky." (1:1) LAKE CITY NOTES Lots of sickness here at Lake City. Roy Hobbs is reported quite sick. Harold Steward is quite ill at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. M. Steward. FORT BIDWELL HIGHLIGHTS Fulton Heard, who had been seriously ill for the past five months passed away last Tuesday morning at Ashland, Oregon. The remains were brought to Lake City and funeral services held there last Thursday. This community extends its entire sympathy to the bereaved relatives. ALTURAS BRIEFS Mr. and Mrs. Ed Orser returned from Woodland after a short visit to Ed’s brother. It was reported last week that Mr. Orser of Woodland had passed away. This report, however, erroneous, although he is still critically ill at this time. Omar Cantrall, his son Forrest and Forrest Cantrall’s son, Forrest, Jr., accompanied by Donald Holmes of Bly, Oregon, returned from Jacksonville Friday, after a short visit with Omar Cantrall’s mother. Mrs. Ray Allen is in the Alturas Hospital recovering from the effects of drinking a bottle of lysol, it is reported, in an attempt to commit suicide. She is recovering and will be discharged from the hospital in a short time. Clate Williams, the popular Mr. Valley Dairy milk and cream dispenser, is going around these days with his left hand bandaged, due to the fact that while chopping wood, the ax in some manner slipped and cut the index finger badly. Born in Alturas, California, February 20, 1935, to Mr. and Mrs. Grant and 8-pound girl – Patricia Anne Grant. Merle Archer is hobbling around on crutches this week due to a badly lacerated foot. Archer is working for the Forest Service and while working in the forest his ax slipped and struck his foot causing a very bad wound. Byron Orser, who has been very ill with pneumonia the past six weeks, is up and around now, ready to start back to school. Harlan Moyer was confined to his bed for a couple of days this week, with an attack of tonsillitis. EAGLEVILLE RAMBLINGS Pete Allen – gentleman laborer, sucking a ferocious looking black pipe Uncle Bill Hudspeth – demonstrating some of his knot artistry to an admiring audience Frau Daschner – always extraordinarily busy but never without her pleasant if somewhat hasty smile John Erramouspe – snickering to himself over a Sunday chess coup Mrs. Tierney – in her first round of schools of the county Cedarville’s – Unusual Arm of the Law Local Lads – doing some nice work in leather plaiting Frank Nolan – natural philosopher, relating some interesting conclusions garnered during his stay in and around Sacramento Lodge Meeting – attended by members of the Cedarville social register High School Games – poorly attended but widely criticized. Which gives rise to the thought that one needs no ability and but little grounds to become a critic What – is being done about the projected power and phone line to be erected the length of the valley A Legislative bill – which would permit editors to keep secret the names of those who have written articles for their papers, might prove helpful to budding but timid writers. It is understood that there are such. Ticks – are with us again and it is to be a supposed that the doctor is even now whetting his harpoon for spring injections Sheepmen – in a frenzy of activity over a peculiarly early lambing season Grandmother powers – cheerfully greeting everyone in spite of a lingering disability, which confines her to a wheelchair. It takes a "heap of livin" to develop such strength in the face of trouble Mudholds – backed up all over town by misplaced energy of road builders The Peculiar Title – that the editor usually puts at the head of these ramblings. Mrs. L. A. Wheeler returned home yesterday from Lakeview, where she has been for several weeks receiving medical treatment. She is somewhat improved, we are glad to state. OBITUARY OF MRS. J. W. SHARP Through some mistake the obituary below was not published at the timeit should have been. Died: In Fresno, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Sharp, Mrs. J. W. Sharp of Modesto, California, on August 5, 1934. Viola Sanders was born in Arkansas, January 28, 1853, was married to J. W. Sharp, September 13, 1874. Seven children were born to them, three passing away in infancy. Those surviving are Milton of new Mexico, Alla and Dalton of Modesto, and Calvin of Fresno. The family moved to Surprise Valley in 1884, living near Cedarville until 1908, since that time living in Porterville and Modesto. Mrs. Sharp was a woman of great religious faith and happy disposition and was much beloved by all who knew her. She was Auntie Vi to them all, always ready to help the sick and needy, always with words of comfort and cheer. She lived her religion and daily "walked with God." Another home is lonely, Another place is sad, Another beloved voice is stilled, Whose tomes have made us glad. Her tired hands are folded Upon her faithful breast. No more to do the daily task For those she loved the best. Her spirit was so happy She daily walked with God. Always trying to do His will As in His path she trod. Loving hands reached out to help, Those so sorely in need, Praying and doing and blessing – A life consecrated, indeed. Many lonely hearts to grieve for her, Many lives to be sad, But we know that she is blessed there, And that should make us glad. And though we miss her, always, As we tread our paths forlorn We know that we shall see her In the Resurrection Morn. (In loving memory of Auntie Vi Sharp.) LYDIA Jacobs TONNIGSON (2:6) Born to Mr. and Mrs. Vere Heard, of Mitchell, Oregon, a son – Stanley Vere Heard, weight 12-pounds. ~~~~~~ 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, FEBRUARY 13TH, 1935 EARLY VALLEY PIONEER SUCCUMBS Milton M. Garrett passed away in Eureka, California February 10th, 1935, at the age of 69 years, 5 months and 8 days. An operation for stomach trouble was performed on January 24th and improvement was made till the eighth day when complications arose. Milton M. Garrett was born near Corvallis, Oregon, September 2nd, 1865. He was brought by his parents, Thomas H. and Phebe Garrett, to Surprise Valley at the age of two years, growing up on the family ranch just north of Lake City where he spent practically fifty years of his life. He was married November 1st, 1891 to Miss Etta Miller who survives him as do five children, Mrs. Ercel Mathews of Etna mills; Samuel T. Garrett of Lake City; Thessel Hartley of Yreka, Milton M. Jr., and Keith Garrett of Eureka; seven granddaughters; one brother, George G. Garrett and two sisters, Mrs. M. L. Fitzgerald and Gertie G. Bucher both of Surprise valley. In his early manhood, he was converted and united with the Baptist Church at Lake City. Milton Garrett was a man of exemplary habits and sterling qualities and will be sadly missed by his many friends. (1:2) Fred Hill, who has been at the Alturas Hospital for treatment for sometime, was able to return to his home in Cedarville Wednesday of last week. He is somewhat better. FORMER CEDARVILLE MISS MARRIES IN SAN Francisco Miss Mary Atkinson, formerly of this place and daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Atkinson of Lake City and sister of Mrs. M. L. Kennedy of this place, was married to Daniel Dee of San Francisco on Feb. 3. Her many friends here wish the young couple unbounded happiness and prosperity as they journey life’s pathway together. NEW PINE CREEK JOTS OF INTEREST There came very nearly being another bad accident by a man falling from a haystack Saturday. E. W. Follett, while feeding cattle was on top of the stack with his wagon standing by; he stepped too far and fell backwards turning a complete somersault, landing on the wagon below and bounced from the wagon and laid there for about an hour and finally made it home. He was about Sunday suffering from a badly bruised body. We always knew that Ebb was very active, but we never saw him turn a somersault, so when he gets all peached up again, we want to have him turn one of those backward somersaults for us. Sylvester Gallagher also had a painful blow recently at the Willow Ranch Box Factory, a big stick of wood caught him off his guard and took him off guard and took him for a heavy blow over one of his eyes, and there was no one on the other end of the stick, so he has no one but himself, but himself to blame, but just his hard luck. FORT BIDWELL HIGHLIGHTS Dr. Kennedy of Cedarville, was called last Sunday to attend Mr. Ike Skillman, who was suffering with acute indigestion and pronounced dangerously ill for several hours, at this writing he is much improved. John Williams of Ohio is here visiting his brother, Jim Williams whose health has been quite poorly this winter. A telegram came last Saturday stating the death of Robert Tarrants at Oakland. Mr. Tarrants was well known in Fort Bidwell where he spent part of his younger life. He was married to Nettie Baty, sister of Albert and Dave Baty of Fort Bidwell. His widow survives him and Sam Baty of Adel, Oregon. (1:6) NEWSY NOTES FROM LAKE CITY Milton Garrett passes at Eureka Word reached here Monday, February 11, of the death of Milton Garrett at Eureka, California. Mr. Garrett was well known here he having lived here for years. Mr. Garrett had not been well for sometime and underwent an operation for stomach trouble about two weeks ago. At this time nothing is known about the funeral arrangements. One son, Sam Garrett, resides here, a sister, Mrs. M. Fitzgerald resides at Cedarville. To these we extend our sympathy. (2:4) IS GRADUALLY GROWING WEAKER We are sorry to hear our old friend, Fulton Heard is gradually growing weaker at the hospital in Ashland, Oregon. He is being tenderly nursed by his daughter, Miss Ida Heard. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Aikins and little Marvel Largent were at Davis Creek Thursday, attending the funeral of Mr. John Briles, an old time friend of Mrs. Aikins. ALTURAS BRIEFS Died in Alturas, father of Mrs. C. E. Hicks, at the Hicks home, on February 10, 1935. Heart trouble was the cause of death. Burial took place at San Diego. (3:3) George Arabolad was operated on for a tumor in the leg by Dr. P. W. McKenney at the Stanford Hospital last week. Dr. McKenney reports him doing O. K. Drs. Stile and McKenney operated on Mrs. L. Hanks at the hospital in Alturas Monday morning for abdominal trouble. She is reported getting along nicely. Mrs. Art Ingraham is ill at her home in Alturas with flu. Cecil dean of Alturas, who was recently shocked by electricity to the extent of 6900 volts, is improving rapidly and is expected to be out of the hospital in three weeks. It was later discovered after the accident that he suffered fractured shoulders. Byron Orser, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Orser, is critically ill with pneumonia. MRS. AMANDA CRAMER SUCCUMBS Amanda E. Cramer, 76, pioneer resident of Lassen County died at her home on Roop Street, February 6th, at 8:30 A. M. following a long illness. The deceased was a native of Car___, Missouri, but later moved to Susanville where she opened a restaurant and later married Daniel Cramer, Lassen County rancher. Her husband died October 14, 1906. She was a charter member of Susanville Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star and also a charter member of Court of Amaranth and a past matron of both organizations. Her husband until his death farmed the ranch now owned by Mrs. Catherine C. Cramer on the Johnstonville road. Surviving her are two daughter, Mrs. Josephine McClaskey of Sacramento and Mrs. Sara Buffum of Johnstoneville, a son Lloyd Cramer of Westwood, nine grandchildren and sever great grandchildren. A son, Frederick Daniel succumbed when 5 months of age. She had resided in Lassen County for 56 years. (3:6) RETIRED TEACHER SUCCUMBS AT SACRAMENTO JOSEPH W. JOHNSON, WHO TAUGHT FOR FIFTY YEARS DIES AFTER LONG ILLNESS Joseph W. Johnson, 85, retired by the city school department in 1930 after fifty years of service in the Sacramento Schools, died recently at his home in Sacramento after a long illness; He was well known in Cedarville as one of the teachers here in early days. A few of his pupils of the day still reside here among them are Mrs. Emma Crowley and Mrs. Tom Jones. Mrs. Crowley informed us that she attended school when it was taught. The Masonic Order of which he was since 1864 and Mr. Johnson was then the teacher, and on seeing his picture, Mr. Crowley recognized him as her former teach. The following was clipped from the Sacramento Bee of recent date. At the time of his retirement, he was the principal of the William land School at 11th and U streets, a capacity he had held since the school was founded about twenty years ago. Previously he was the principal of the old Harkness School at Tenth and U. streets. Now the site of the Roosevelt Park. Johnson, a native of Arkansas, received his education in the old Sonoma College of Sonoma County. He joined the city department in 1879 when he was appointed principal of the old Franklin School on Sixth and L. Streets. His wife, Mrs. Belle Kemble Johnson, died here in 1909 and a daughter, Mrs. Edna P. Goethe, was taken by death in San Francisco about four years ago. Another daughter, E. Belle Johnson is a Sacramentan. Johnson came across the plains in a covered wagon to California as a child with his parents, the late Rev. and Mrs. George Johnson. (4:6) ~~~~~~ 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, FEBRUARY 6, 1935 TWO KILLED AT RAILROAD CROSSING NEAR LAKEVIEW When a Chevrolet Sedan occupied by a Mr. Miller, Mr. Hastings and Tome Mulkey and two women attempted to beat the train at the crossing going west from Lakeview on the Klamath Falls highway. This they failed to do and both Miller and Hastings, who were riding in the front seat of the car, were instantly killed. The two women and Tom Mulkey, who were riding in the back seat escaped with minor injuries and lacerations. The accident happened at 5:10 Thursday afternoon. An inquest was held and the verdict rendered that deaths resulted from an unavoidable accident. The jury also recommended the installation of an electric signal for this crossing. (1:3) OBSEQUIES OF C. HILDERBRANDT AT FT. BIDWELL Charles Wilton Hilderbrandt, 60, former resident of French Gulch, native of this valley, died at Oakland last week and his funeral was held in Bidwell last Friday. He was the son of Kirk Hilderbrandt of Fort Bidwell and the brother of Mrs. O’Leary of Bidwell and Mrs. Bradley of Lakeview. Mrs. Ber---- and Andrew Hilderbrandt of Fort Bidwell and John E. Hilderbrandt of French Gulch. (1:4) NOT TUBERCULOSIS SAYS PHYSICIAN The good word reached us last week from Dr. Waldo S. Wehrby, Santa Ana physician, that Mrs. Josephine Toney, formerly of Lake City but now of Santa Ana, is not afflicted with that dreaded disease, tuberculosis, as Drs., heretofore thought from the symptoms that Mrs. Toney had contracted the disease, but upon examination, it revealed the fact that she did not carry the disease. MOTHER OF SURPRISE RESIDENTS PASSES Mrs. Marvilla Ladd of Willows passed away at her home there on January 16th, at the advanced age of 76 years. She is the mother of Mrs. D. B. Hanks and Mrs. Guy Gooch of this place. The deceased is well known in this valley having resided here for sometime several years ago. The many friends of the bereaved ones extend their sincere sympathy. (1:4) INSURANCE POLICY FOUND IN SECRET PANEL OF REGISTER Not all trouble is bad luck, for last Friday afternoon the cash register at the Bonner Electric Store in Alturas went on the blink. The store is operated by Mr. Neymeyer, who took the register apart in order to repair it. Upon getting it apart, he discovered a secret panel in the back portion of the money drawer. When Jack Bonner was injured by coming in contact with the Fire truck and the door jamb, and which injury resulted in his death shortly after; he was never able to tell his father, E. C. Bonner the location of his insurance policy. And upon his death it was necessary for Mr. Bonner to prepare a bond in order that the policy be paid. Mr. Neymeyer upon discovering that secret portion of the till contained a number of papers that belonged to Jack, called in Mr. Bonner, saying that as Jack had placed the papers there, it should be his father who should take them out. Upon removing the papers, Mr. Bonner found the long lost insurance policy of his son, John R. Bonner, which he forwarded to the Insurance Company. Monday morning he informed Harry Ward and Frank Powers, who had reporting, who were the sureties on the bond, of the discovery of the insurance policy, thus relieving them of their obligation. FORMER MODOCAN PASSES AT NAPA Briles – In Napa, Napa County, February 2, 1935, John Briles, father of Thomas Briles of Alturas, Oliver Briles of San Francisco, Chester Briles of Napa, Mrs. W. R. Heryford of Davis Creek, Mrs. H. E. Barker of Los Angeles, Mrs. V. F. Robbins of Oakland, and Mrs. George Freeman of San Francisco; a native of North Carolina, aged 85 years. Funeral in the Webber Funeral Parlors today (Monday, February, 4, 1935) (1:6) Mrs. R. E. Croxton received a wire recently about her uncle Mr. Charles Hilderbrandt passing away at Oakland. The interment took place at Fort Bidwell. NEW PINE CREEK JOTS OF INTEREST Grandma Hallie Cook returned from Alturas one day last week, where she has been helping to take care of the grandson at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harry French. Homer Beeson, one of the owners of our new service station, was on the sick list for a few days, but is back on the job again. Kesner Funk and Jimmie McGrew, who have been in Klamath County, wrestling Klamath County Big Potatoes are visiting home folks in the State Line town. Mr. and Mrs. Louis Shaw left here last week with their household goods for Klamath Falls. Mr. Shaw rented a ranch near that city and will become a full-fledged Klamath County farmer. The very best success, folks. In a letter received from Glen Gunderson regarding his place in New Pine Creek. We learn that he is now in the Service Station business working every day, on his best behavior, cutting out the "stuff" that brings nothing but misery to a single man, let alone to a man with a family, when not he alone suffers from excess drinking, but his family, who suffers only heartaches, but in many other ways. Glen says in his letter that he feels fine and wishes us to remember him to friends here. EAGLEVILLE SNAPS Oscar, the community rattlesnake, has been the subject of much comment of late. A bitterly cold dawn some days ago disclosed Oscar frozen, as stiff as a party smile. Resuscitating snakes being one of the Dark Arts, there seemed nothing to do save thaw him out. Flexibility brought no sign of living energy returning and the patient was pronounced dead. However, there are those who have expressed a doubt concerning the situation. Medical authorities have not been consulted. ALTURAS BRIEFS "Bud" Smith, son of Mr. and Mrs. Mark Smith of Alturas, is off his crutches now. "Bud" broke his ankle while hookey-bobbin’ three weeks ago. Pauline Clark while getting snow-_____ at Alturas recently, had her vertebrae dislocated in her neck. She is none the worse for her experience. Carl Hironymous chauffeured Mr. and Mrs. George Fitzpatrick to Surprise Monday, returning the same day. Mr. and Mrs. Fitzpatrick enjoyed a visit with relatives. John Williams of the Modoc High, left for his home in Likely Monday after being critically ill. His tonsils were removed Saturday and he is now well along on the road to recovery. Clarence Chase, an employee of the Lindeur Ranch west of Alturas, had the misfortune of having a horse fall on his ankle and breaking it last Thursday. He is up and around now, however. LAKE CITY NEWS NOTES So many people here are still very sick, George Stiner is threatened with pneumonia. Mrs. Stiner is quite ill, Mrs. Frankie Hobbs, the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Vernon, Mrs. Gertrude Muzzy was unable to teach Monday. Minard Hanks, Mrs. Steele, Mrs. Tom Painter were all sick last week or are at the present time. Mr. Roy Hobbs and Mrs. Fred Wimer went to Ashland last Thursday to visit their mother, Mrs. Horace Hobbs, who has been quite ill. They report her ill, but not as serious as was reported. John Miller had a cancer wart removed from his finger last Saturday. ODDITIES AROUND LAKE CITY A mule tail deer following Mae Seyferths all the same as a little dog. Bill Stewart using the snow plow to break a trail for his horse. John Strief making ski’s for his doll. Kennon Heard on crutches due to a fall on a rock. Elders Griffith and Sigle chaperoning every one at church to a weenie roast. Darrel Vernon is suffering from a case of blood poisoning in one of his legs. ALTA MARIE Vernon Last Saturday evening, the Angel of Death entered the home of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Vernon taking from them their infant daughter, Alta Marie, aged 1 month and 1 day. The little one had not been well since birth and death was a blessed relief. The heart broken young parents have the sympathy of their many friends here. Our hearts are with you, dear friends, In this time of sorrow. But all will be well In God’s bright tomorrow, There all pain will be forgotten There forgotten all loss, And there we will lay every heartache At the foot of the dear Savior’s cross. (3:6) Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Steele and family were Canby visitors over Saturday and Sunday. Mrs. Steele’s mother, Mrs. Caldwell, is quite ill due to high blood pressure. LOCALS Mrs. J. B. Steele is nursing a sprained ankle this week. Little Harry Wilson is reported to be on sick list this week with the flu. Mrs. E. C. Coffman, who was reported critically ill at Lakeview last week is reported slightly improved at this writing. Everett Hill and wife and Mrs. Lola Hill spent Friday in Alturas visiting Fred Hill, who is confined to the hospital at that place on account of illness. INFANT DAUGHTER IS CALLED BY DEATH ANGEL ALTA MARIE VERNON Alta Marie, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Vernon of Lake City, only lived to complete the happy home about one month. Soon after her birth, she showed signs of undernourishment and while everything that love and medical science could do, was done for her the tiny flower later began to wither. Soon after taking some nourishment on Saturday evening, she was carried by the angels to that Place "where the inhabitants thereof shall not say I am sick." The young father and mother being devout Christians, say despite streaming eyes and throbbing hearts, "God needed her more than we did; His will not ours be done." Elder Griffith, pastor of the Lake City Baptist Church, had charge of the funeral services Sunday afternoon and spoke very comfortingly. "There’s a little empty crib, Shoes and stockings on the floor, But the little feet that pressed them We shall see, ah! never more. Gone with all the bright spring flowers, Faded from our sight away, But our little bud now blooms, In a Garden far away. We shall meet her in the Morning, When the Day of life is o’ver We shall meet our little flower, Over on the other Shore." Contributed. (4:5) FORT BIDWELL HIGHLIGHTS I. H. Skilman of Fort Bidwell is reported seriously ill with ulcers of the stomach. Dr. Kennedy of this place, and Dr. Snowdy, Gov’t physician at Fort Bidwell are in attendance. Funeral services for Charles Hilderbrandt were held here last Thursday. He passed away in Oakland last Monday being born and raised in Fort Bidwell, his body was brought back to his hom town for interment. He leaves his aged father, Kirk Hilderbrandt and several brothers and sisters to mourn his loss to which the sympathy of our community is extended them. (4:6) Jim Williams whose health has been very poorly the last few months is much improved 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.

I'm seeking information about: John D. Vanator, born 1873. was Lake County District Attorney early 1900's. How long was his term, what was the important case involving him at the time he gave up his position, any newspaper articles or photos? Thanks Monica at the Schminck

I do not have death certificates for Benjamin Franklin or Jane Lanigar Murphey however, as Jane was my great grandfather's older sister, I might be able to give you/your cousin some family info on Jane. Kathleen Garner, San Diego, CA ---- Bob and Susan REZEK <rezek1021@msn.com> wrote: > I would like to obtain a copy of the obituaries of this couple. B.F. "Frank" Murphy was born abt Jan. 1830 in Illinois; he died between 1910-1919, possibly in Modoc County. > Jane Lanigar, b. Oct. 1850 in Wisconsin, died 7 Jan. 1924 in Modoc County, possible in Eagleville. > Their daughter, Ida Murphy, married George "Harry" Morgan, my first cousin twice removed. > Any help would be appreciated. > Thanks, > Sue Rezek, Iowa > > > ============================== > Search the US Census Collection. Over 140 million records added in the > last 12 months. Largest online collection in the world. Learn more: http://www.ancestry.com/s13965/rd.ashx >

I would like to obtain a copy of the obituaries of this couple. B.F. "Frank" Murphy was born abt Jan. 1830 in Illinois; he died between 1910-1919, possibly in Modoc County. Jane Lanigar, b. Oct. 1850 in Wisconsin, died 7 Jan. 1924 in Modoc County, possible in Eagleville. Their daughter, Ida Murphy, married George "Harry" Morgan, my first cousin twice removed. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks, Sue Rezek, Iowa

Jerry Ellis Gardner A memorial service for Jerry Ellis Gardner of Alturas, was held at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, April 28 at Kerr Mortuary Chapel in Alturas. Mr. Gardner, 67, passed away April 25, 2006, in Alturas, CA. Born August 17, 1938 in Westwood, Lassen County, CA., he was the son of Ellison Gerald and Beatrice Bernice Gardner. Jerry graduated from Chester High School in Chester, CA. in 1956. Later that year, he joined the U.S. Army and spent 13-plus months in Korea as a Personnel Specialist. Discharged in November 1958, he returned home and was employed by Collins Pine Company for a short time. Jerry then began a career with the U.S. Forest Service which lasted 27 years, mostly in Fire Suppression. Jerry came to Modoc County in 1965 and has been a resident since that time, first residing in Canby and then in Alturas. He was an avid fisherman and loved to dance. Jerry was preceded in death by his parents, and brother Robert Dean Gardner and one daughter Charissa Louise in 1960. He is survived by four daughters: Bonnie Gardner of Shasta Lake City, CA; Beverly Allison of Kent, Washington; Alisha Grijalva of Alturas, Ca and Amber Gardner of Redding, CA; three grandsons Aaron and Andrew Gardner, Michael Grijalva and granddaughter Kendra Hopkins. Private burial will be in Chester, CA. Floyd "Smokey" Dowell Graveside services were conducted for Floyd Dowell, 80, of Bieber, CA on Wednesday, May 3, 2006 at the Foothill Cemetery in Nubieber at 1 p.m. A memorial potluck and service followed at the Bieber Memorial Hall. The Rev. Jeff Bidwell of Grace Bible Church, Bieber conducted the service. Mr. Dowell passed away of natural causes on April 26, 2006 at Mayers Memorial Hospital in Fall River Mills, CA. He was born on September 27, 1925, in Pomona, CA and moved to Bieber in 1954. He was a veteran of World War II in the United States Marine Corps and a lifetime member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the American Legion, serving in Okinawa, Saipan, Tenyan, and Hiroshima. Floyd was a warden for the California Department of Fish and Game from 1950 until 1980. From 1980 until 1992, he sold firewood as well as operated the Big Valley Nursery with his wife Ethel which they owned and managed together for 44 years. Floyd was also employed by Big Valley Lumber Co. from 1992 until 1996. Floyd was very active in the Big Valley community, donating a large amount of his time helping others. Floyd was a photographer for school graduations, individual portraits, events, and once even for a design and for a potential patent in the late 1950s. He was a member of the Big Valley Fire Department Ambulance and Rescue crew in the 1960s and 70s. He was a member of the Big Valley Chamber of Commerce, the Pit River Rod and Gun Club and helped sponsor and teach hunter safety courses for Big Valley residents. Floyd was a board member for the Big Valley Joint Unified School District from 1970 to 1976. He was an ROP instructor for the Big Valley High School from 1976 to 1978 for the Wildlife and Soil Science fields. He was an honorary member of Big Valley and Pomona Chapters of the Future Farmers of America; a Bieber 4-H Club leader and project leader for vegetable gardening, wildlife, sheep and entomology fields. He served on the Fish and Game Commission Board of Directors from 1985 to 1989. Floyd was a board member for the Lassen County Water and Sewer District. He was the coach for the Bieber Farm team and Little League in the 1970s. He also had a long history of well dowsing in the Big Valley area, locating over 300 drilling sites in his lifetime. Floyd is survived by his wife of 50 years, Ethel Dowell of Bieber; son Daniel Dowell of Sacramento; son Kurt Dowell of Bieber; son Kerry Dowell of Bieber; daughter Cheryl Harris of New Palestine, Indiana; grandchildren Bret Horsley, Jeffery Dowell, Thomas Dowell, Alyson Dowell of Sacramento, Jennifer Dowell, Victor Dowell, Matthew Dowell, Karli Dowell, Evan Dowell of Bieber, Waylon Dowell of Reno, NV. and five great-grandchildren. Memorial contributions can be made to the Pit River Rod and Gun Club (contact: Hellen Wolters, P.O. Box 65, Adin, CA 96006) or Bieber Museum c/o Big Valley Historical Museum, P.O. Box 463, Bieber, CA 96009. McDonald's Burney Chapel was in charge of arrangements. Andrew Jackson Pearce Andrew Jackson Pearce passed away on April 30, 2006 at the Surprise Valley Long-Term Care Facility in Cedarville, CA, after a long and painful battle with Parkinson's Disease. He was one month shy of 74. Andy was born May 26, 1932 in Pleasant Plains, Arkansas. He served in the United States Navy during the Korean War. After his discharge he owned and operated two barber shops in Long Beach, CA until arthritis began attacking his shoulders. He then went to work for the City of Long Beach at the Alamitos Bay Marina. While working there, he received his AA degree in Police Service. Andy transferred to the Harbor Patrol for the Port of Long Beach. Eventually he became a Wharfinger for the Port and retired in 1988 as Assistant Chief Wharfinger. Andrew is survived by his wife of 52 years, Lois Pearce of Cedarville; his son, Marcus Drew Pearce and daughter-in-law Tracey of Cedarville, CA; his four granddaughters Amber Kovich, Cara Pearce, Jaynie DeKruyf and Victoria Cochran-Pearce; and two grandsons-in-law Richard DeKruyf and Jason Kovich; four great-grandchildren Jacob, Jordan, Jaxson and Austin. He is also survived by six sisters, Mary Hanson of Love's Park, Illinois; Ann Lawson of Battle Creek, Michigan; Betty Cornelison and husband Frank of Portland, OR; Hester Johnson, Lutie Livingston and husband Walt, Faye Wells and husband Doyle, all of Bradford, Arkansas, plus numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his daughter Joanna Pearce, his parents George Henry II and Pearl Pearce, his brother George Henry III and wife Waneva, his sister Marge House and husband Sherman. A memorial service will be held at a later date. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, a donation can be made to either Surprise Valley Health Care District, P.O. Box 246 Cedarville, CA 96104 or Surprise Valley Community Church, P.O. Box 187, Cedarville, CA 96104 in remembrance of Andy. Joseph John Bohdan Joseph John Bohdan died of natural causes on April 28, 2006, at the Sponseller Ranch in Alturas, CA, while working cattle with his family. He was 64 years old. Joe was born June 17, 1941 in St. Paul, Minnesota to Joseph Cyprian Bohdan, Sr. and Doris Schreiber Bohdan. He attended high school in Stillwater, Minnesota, then joined the U.S. Marine Corps and was stationed as Camp Pendleton, CA. and served during the Vietnam War. After his tour of duty, he stayed in Santa Barbara for several years, and then moved to Tuolumne County where he lived for about 10 years, managing the Double C Ranch and framing houses. He then spent about eight years in Plumas County where his daughter Dylan was born and then moved to the Madeline Plains and Alturas areas, where he spent the next 13 years. Joe had a lifetime worth of construction experience and was well regarded for his exceptional framing abilities. Working in California, Nevada, Arizona and Washington. He was a proud member of the Sierra Pony Express Riders and a former member of the Tuolomne County Sheriff's Posse. Joe enjoyed people and would travel many miles to help friends in need. Wherever he went he seemed to run into someone whom he'd known from years before. He knew no strangers. Joe was a wonderful, caring father to his daughter Dylan whom he loved with all his heart. His passions were old cars, hunting, branding calves and cutting firewood. He is survived by his daughter Dylan Bohdan Sponseller, her mother and best friend, Dyan Sponseller of Alturas; daughter Dorthy Bohdan of Santa Barbara; brother James Bohdan and sister Elizabeth Bohdan, both of St. Paul, MN; a sister Doris Urbanski of Chaska, MN, a sister Judy Hirdler of Becker, MN; his beloved niece Denise (Bohdan) Henderson of Groveland, CA; nephews Sean and Kevin Bohdan of St. Paul, MN, and numerous nieces and nephews. Services will be held at "Repin' for the Lord" Church, 316 West Eighth St., Alturas, CA on May 13, at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to "Repin' for the Lord Ministries" c/o Destry and Shirley Campbell, Box 985, Alturas, CA 96101. Joe was much loved by his family and many friends and will be greatly missed. Service for 'Norman' Bettandorff Family and friends of Charles "Norman" Bettandorff will gather Saturday, May 6 at 11 a.m. at the Ft. Bidwell Community Church in Ft. Bidwell, CA to honor his memory. Interment will follow at the Ft. Bidwell Cemetery. The Rev. Dr. Ben Zandstra will conduct the service. Mr. Bettandorff, who died November 21, 2005, in Reno, Nevada, grew up in Alturas and was a rancher in Surprise Valley for many years before becoming a Brand Inspector for the State of California. 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. (Personal note: Clarence and Lucile Stopp purchased my grandparents ranch near Lake City in 1946 and still own the property.BCR) ~~~~~~ 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.

The article about contacting radio station KNX conerning students in Cedarville brought many memories to me. In those days radios were big old monsters, and the reception was pretty bad, mostly static. There were however two stations, KNX from Los Angeles and one from from Salt Lake City, Utah that came in bright and clear, particularly in the evening. KNX was the station that decreed lights out in Modoc county after the 15 minute broadcast of the Richfield Oil news at 10 pm. I had an old Majestic table top radio in my bedroom and would listen to classical music from the Salt lake City station after 10pm. I would turn it as low as I could becuase the rest of the household was asleep. Usually my mother would catch me and turn the radio off after a severe scolding. To this day, listening to classical music at night time brings those old days in Modc County back. Funny what you remember for your entire life time. Ron Morgan

SURPRISE VALLEY RECORD – CEDARVILLE, MODOC COUNTY, CAL WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 23RD, 1935 SURPRISE VALLEY PIONEER DIES MONDAY CHRISTIAN HANSEN, RESIDENT OF SURPRISE VALLEY FOR HALF CENTURY SUCCUMBS The sad news reached us of the death of Christian Hansen, at the home of his nephew, Chris H. Hansen, about seven miles south of Cedarville, Monday. Apparently in his usual health, Chris, as he was known to everyone in Surprise valley, had gotten up as usual and eaten his breakfast and was out doing the chores, as was his usual custom. Noting an unusual quietness and the fact that he had not been seen about the house for a time, his sister-in-law, Mrs. Mary Hansen, went to the separator room to see if anything was wrong. Not finding him there, she made her way to the barn and other buildings and on her way back found him back of the separator room, a very sick man. It so happened that his nephews, Chris and Jimmie Hansen were just returning from feeding at the time, but before anything could be done for the faithful veteran, he had passed away. Christian Hansen was born in Denmark on October 13th, 1857, at which place his early youth was spent. In 1885, he came to America and later came to Surprise Valley, where he of sterling character, a friend to all, has made his home ever since. A man of sterling character and a friend to all, Chris found a place in their hearts that came foremost. A worker, who took pleasure in his work, a man among men, and the passing of Christian Hansen, is indeed regretted. He leaves to mourn his passing, his sister-in-law, Mrs. Mary Hansen, four nephews, Chris H., Dr. J. H., Louie and Jimmie, a niece, Mrs. Bertha Warrens of Huntington Beach, Cal., and a host of friends. Obsequies will be held from the Cedarville Methodist Church today at 2 o’clock P. M. and interment will take place in the Cedarville cemetery. (1:1) SNOWSTORM FOLLOWED BY BLIZZARD HITS SURPRISE VALLEY THUR. (HEADLINE) HEAVIEST WINDSTORM IN YEARS FOLLOWS SNOWFALL; ROADS, LANES AND HIGHWAYS BLOCKED TO TRAFFIC; VALLEY POINTS NOW ACCESSIBLE THROUGH THE FIELDS One of the heaviest snowstorms in recent years hit Surprise Valley and vicinity last Wednesday and Thursday, at which time some .47 of an inch of moisture fell. The snowstorm was followed by a terrific gale, which soon drifted the snow and blockaded all the roads to Modoc County. For Surprise the road between Cedarville and Eagleville was soon blockaded and about the same time the highway to the north to Lake City was drifted full and made the road impassable. Buses, the motoring public and all other modes of travel were stopped, with the exception of the old faithful "hay burner". On Cedar Pass the road was blockaded all day Thursday and Friday, but was opened for travel Saturday morning by the State Highway maintenance crews and their equipment. Saturday afternoon the road over the Pass was again blocked by huge drifts on the high points, just above the Cold Springs. These were soon opened, however, in order to allow traffic pass within an hour or so. The road from Cedarville to Vya was drifted full, which necessitated the transporting of mail to and from the little Nevada hamlet by horseback. Other roads in that vicinity were closed to travel on account of the heavy snowfall and drifting. By going thru fields the road from Cedarville was open to travel Friday evening. The road to Lake City was opened up for travel Monday afternoon, by crews from both Supervisor Districts, No. 1 and 2. The benefit of this storm of untold value to the farmers of this valley, who for the past few years have suffered from a dearth of water and think of the snow piled deep and solid in the canyons and ravines, which will furnish plenty of moisture and insure good crops in the valley again. Following is a table of moisture, which has fallen in Surprise Valley for the past three years, according to figures at the T. H. Johnstone’s Co.’s weather Observation Station. 1932-3 1933-4 1934-5 September tr. .42 .52 October .13 1.23 .61 November .79 tr. 2.01 December 1.31 1.37 .85 Totals 2.23 3.02 2.99 For the month of January up to and including January 22, 1.06 inches of moisture has fallen. TELEGRAM GOES 900 MILES TO GET WORD SEVENTEEN MILES Another one of Ripley’s "believe it or Nots" but nevertheless it is a fact. During the heavy storm of last Thursday, followed by a raging blizzard, which lasted for several days, roads in Surprise Valley became blockaded with snow which stopped all motoring, including the two school buses which come daily from Lake City and Eagleville respectively. Not able to get communication to either of the places by messenger or phone, a happy thought struck the bus drivers, which caused them to transmit a telegram to radio Station KNX, in order that it might broadcast the information over the nine o’clock news that all the pupils were safe in Cedarville. Sure enough the message was broadcast and the anxiety of the parents was relieved, when they learned that the buses had not left Cedarville for their destinations. Quite a comforting thought that their children were safe instead of perhaps "bucking" the elements or maybe freezing, while trying to reach their homes. Many thanks and appreciation has been expressed to KNX for their kindness in broadcasting the message. DEATH OF DR. WARREN SHARTEL AT LOS ANGELES Dr. Warren Shartel died from heart failure at 3:45 p. M. January 12, 1935, at Los Angeles. Dr. Shartel never recovered fully from a stroke of paralysis nearly 4 years ago. The last two months have been spent in bed in order to save the heart as much as possible. He was the second son of the late William Shartel and Mrs. Sarah Shartel. He was born February 22, 1874 near Lake City, Modoc County, the father died in 1916 and the mother passed away a little over a year ago. Aside from his many friends he leaves his daughter Mrs. Huldah Dickson and little granddaughter, Betty Dickson of Los Angeles and two brothers, A. F. Shartel of Redlands and M. e. Shartel of Seattle, Washington. Dr. Shartel maintained a dental office in Los Angeles from 1911 until he was stricken with paralysis four years ago. (1:3) NEW CITIZENS ARRIVE IN SURPRISE VALLEY Born in Cedarville, California, January 17th, 1935, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jay Dollarhide, to Mr. and Mrs. John W. Sharp, a son. Born near Cedarville, California, January 10th, 1935, to Mr. and Mrs. Pearl Addington, a son. Born in Cedarville, California, January 11th, 1935, to Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Harris, a son. Born in Eagleville, California, January 14th, 1935, to Mr. and Mrs. Sam Sweeney, a son. The masculine population is on the increase in Surprise Valley judging from the number of boys the Stork has left here so far this year. FINGER AMPUTATED AT WOODLAND CLINIC Willard Scott, mechanic at the Smith Auto Company in Alturas, had the misfortune of running a sliver into the little finger of his left hand several weeks ago. The finger apparently did not heal as it should and soon it became infected and blood poison set in. Scott was sent to Woodland last week by his physician, where he received medical attention. The surgeons found it necessary to amputate the infected finger in order to control the progress of the poison. He was doing very well at last reports. REPORTED SERIOUSLY ILL Mrs. Horace Hobbs, formerly of Lake City but for the past year has resided at Ashland, Oregon, is reported critically ill this week and there are no hopes are held for her recovery. C. F. Hopfield of Alturas is confined to his home, recovering from an accident, which he had been in suffering a fractured arm and dislocated jaw. John Benner spent Thursday and most of Friday hauling cars out of the snow drifts between Cedarville and the Dyke Ranch, with his big span of horses. Homer Beeson has sold to the Cummins Land and Livestock Company his ranch property in Newlan Valley, Lassen County. FLASH! CAR HITS GRADER ON CEDAR PASS RAY ABRAMS AND RAY GOLDEN TAKEN TO ALTURAS HOSPITAL FOR MEDICAL TREATMENT As we go to press, we learn of a collision, which happened last night, when Ray Abrams and Ray Golden were returning from Alturas. In some manner their machine collided with the State snow plow, that was at work on the highway near the old highway camp. Abrams sustained a severe cut on the forehead and a slight concussion of the brain, while Golden escaped with a bad cut on the hand and other slight lacerations and scratches about the body. They were taken to the Alturas hospital for medical treatment. FORMER CEDARVILLE TEACHER DIES AT OAKLAND LAST WEEK Avis A. King, former school teacher of this place, about 25 years ago, died suddenly at his home in Oakland last week. He owned a pharmacy at Diamond, just out of Oakland. His widow survives him. (2:1) NEWSY NOTES FROM NEW PINE CREEK The funeral of John D. Dick took place from local Baptist Church on Tuesday of last week. The Church was crowded to the doors with sorrowing friends; Rev. Hall; the local pastor officiating. The casket was covered with beautiful flowers. After the services the body was laid to rest in the New Pine Creek Cemetery. John D. Dick was born at Willow ranch, California, on October 30th, 1893 and died January 1935, having reached the age of 41 years, two months and thirteen days. He was married April 4th, 1920, to Monta Sherman, of New Pine Creek, Oregon, to this union four children were born, Georgie, John, Dorothy and June and Marjorie Dick Smith by a former marriage. Mr. Dick was engaged in the dairy business at West Side, Oregon at the time of his death. Besides his devoted wife and children, he leaves to mourn his death, Anna Granthan, of Granite City, ILL., Rhea E. Dick of Granite City, Grover Dick of Plymouth, Idaho, Sadie Keller, Thomas M. Dick, Morris Dick, of New Pine Creek, Oregon and a host of friends through Lake and Modoc counties. Grover Dick on his way here to attend the funeral of his brother, John D., had an accident between Burns and Wagon tire. He was alone in his car, which turned completely over landing on all four wheels. The windows on one side were broken, fenders damaged on that side and the top was also damaged. He arrived too late for the services, but arrived at the cemetery before the burial. (4:3) Thomas M. Dick, our faithful mail messenger is at present using a sleigh with two horses in carrying the mail between here and Fairport. The snow also blocked the Sugar hill road for a couple of days, also the Willow ranch lane. It most certainly looks now as if our Old Time Winters that we have been preaching about are returning. Several predict that there is ten feet of snow on the level at high Grade and with a drifting wind blowing last week for three or four days, no doubt filled the canyons pretty well, which should insure our creeks feeding Goose Lake and would not be surprise to see water in Goose Lake all summer and with three or four good old time winters like this winter has been so far, we will no doubt see our beautiful Goose Lake, with hundreds of thousands of geese and ducks on it, and with fine large speckled trout in its waters, back on the map again. The writer joins New Pine Creek friends in extending sympathy to the Longwell family in the death of Mrs. Longwell, who died in Klamath Falls, a few weeks after her husband’s death in that city. The funeral took place at Davis Creek on Monday, the 21st. (4:3) The many friends of Mrs. Anna Rice, sister of Mrs. Sadie Keller and the Dick brothers will be glad to hear of her marriage recently to Mr. E. B. Granthan, a businessman of Granite City. The writer joins friends in extending congratulations. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 30, 1935 FUNERAL OF E. D. RUST AT ELY, NEVADA Edward Duncan Rust, resident of McGill, passed away Wednesday morning from a heart attack while on his way to work. He was 65 years of age and was born in Arcola, Illinois, on March 2nd, 1869. Coming to this county in 1920, he had made his home in this district the past seven and one-half years at McGill where he was employed. Surviving him are his wife and two sisters, Mrs. H. Armstrong of Hollywood and Mrs. H. L. Vandenberg of York, Nebraska. He was a brother of the late W. R. Rust of Tacoma, Washington. Funeral services are being held this afternoon (Jan. 11) at 2 o’clock from the Wilson-Bates Chapel, with the Rev. E. W. Kellett of St. Bartholomew’s Church officiating. – Ely, Nevada, Record (1:2) JOHN DANIEL FLOURNOY PASSES AT ALTURAS John Daniel Flournoy a colorful Modoc County pioneer of 63 years passed away at the home of his daughter in Alturas on January 26th, at the ripe old age of 87 years, 11 months and 1 day. Mr. Flournoy was born in Linus, Missouri, on January 25, 1847 and came west in 1864 and landed in Oregon and then came to Modoc County, where he has resided ever since. Obsequies were held in Likely yesterday and his body was interred in the Likely cemetery. (1:3) FUNERAL OF CHRISTIAN HANSEN Obsequies for Christian Hansen were held at the Cedarville m. E. Church last Wednesday afternoon at two o’clock, Rev. Virgil A. Vinyard, officiating. Acting, as pallbearers were Adolph Koenig, Vancil Beebe, Marion Rinehart, Mark Fitzgerald, Everett Hill and Harry Rinehart. Burial took place in the Cedarville cemetery. (1:4) MODOC RESIDENT SUCCUMBS MONDAY S. A. BILLICK, RESIDENT OF ALTURAS FOR 30 YEARS PASSES Funeral services were held at the Kerr Chapel in Alturas Monday for S. A. Billick, who passed away at his home in Alturas on Saturday, January 26th, 1935. Billick, a native of Illinois, came to California at the age of nine with his family in 1870. They settled in Princeton, California, until the death of his father in 1875 and then the family moved to Susanville. He went to school there with County Clerk Bob Smith and the late John E. Raker. Billick at the age of 18, was one of the first mail carriers from Alturas to Susanville and was noted for his proficient service in carrying the mail, even through winter months, having to ford rivers, swim when the water was too high, but always got the mail through. He moved to Goose Lake Valley and then to Downieville, Cal., where he worked under a cabinet-maker for three years. He married Sarah E. Smith on July 6, 1887 and to that union, were born five children, four sons and one daughter. In 1906, he moved to Alturas and up to the time of his death, he worked at his trade of carpentering. He leaves to mourn his passing three sons, Don, of Nevada City, Cal., George and Robert of Alturas; two grandchildren, Charles and Bessie. His wife and daughter and a son, having passed on before him. (1:3) FLETCHER (JACK) COFFMAN SUCCUMBS Fletcher (Jack) Coffman passed away at his home in San Francisco Monday morning. "Jack" as he was known in Surprise Valley, lived here for a number of years during his youth. He is a brother of Mrs. L. A. Wheeler of this place. (1:5) FORT BIDWELL HIGHLIGHTS Deputy Sheriff Ray Tierney was in town last Wednesday taking into custody Ernie DeGarmo, Indian boy, who had broken his parole, he was one of the four boys who robbed the pool hall of liquor. Young DeGarmo being only fourteen years of age was taken to the Whittier State Reform School. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Fee, in Reno, Nevada, January 22nd, a 8-1/2 lb baby girl. Born to Mr. and Mrs. John Onita of Ann Arbor, Michigan, on January 23rd, 1935, a 9-lb baby girl, named Joan Sue. Mrs. Onita was formerly Miss Ariel Petersen of Fort Bidwell. Mrs. L. A. Wheeler underwent a tonsil operation at the Lakeview hospital last Monday. Reports are that she is recovering nicely from the operation. NEW PINE CREEK JOTS OF INTEREST Albert H. Keller was born in Iowa in 1862 and died in Seattle, Washington, on January 12th, 1935, at the age of 73 years. He was the youngest of the eleven children, nine brothers and two sisters. One brother passed away at the age of 16, two past ninety years, three past eighty years and four past seventy years. Albert Keller came with his parents to Nebraska at the age of five, living there until he was 23 years of age, when he came to San Francisco, California, going into the mercantile business in which business he remained until in 1898, during the Alaska mining rush, he went to Alaska, where he made several trips from Seattle, Washington, during the 20 years he was there, going over the White Horse Rapids twice. He made his home in the city of Seattle for the past seventeen years, coming every summer for thirteen years to New Pine Creek, Oregon, to visit his sister, Mrs. Amelia Taylor and made many friends here who will miss him. (2:4) The passing of Albert Keller at Seattle, Washington, recently leaves only one of a family of eleven to survive, who is Mrs. Amelia Taylor, one of our good lady citizens of N. P. C. ALTURAS BRIEFS Jim McGinnis, father of Vernon McGinnis and Mrs. Joe Wistos of Alturas, passed away at his home in Nessa, Oregon, last Saturday, January the 19th, following a short illness. (2:6) John Williams, student at the Alturas High and residing at Likely, has been critically ill at the General Hospital for the past two weeks. He is well on his way to recovery now and was able to rejoice when he heard the good news that he had been elected student commissioner of Boy’s Sports. On account of the sudden death of Coach I. C. Elliott’s brother, the Alturas Hi School basketball teams had their game with McArthur at McArthur postponed. Mrs. J. B. Cloud of Cedarville, spent the two weeks visiting with her daughters in Alturas, Mrs. Bud Powers and Mrs. Joe Gloster. She returned Saturday. Jeff Kelly, who has been suffering from a gunshot wound received two years ago, is critically ill at this writing and slight hopes are held for his recovery. Dan Gloster, who has been critically ill for the past ten days with kidney trouble and obstruction of the bowels, is now up and around at his home in Alturas. FUNERAL RITES OBSERVED FOR W. D. RUNYON Funeral services for William Douglas Runyon, 74-year old pioneer who died at his home January 10, were held Saturday afternoon at the Phipps Chapel with Rev. Roy C. Mason officiating. Mr. Runyon, for many years, a prominent rancher near Lemoore, came to California in 1866, traveling from his childhood home in Richmond county, Illinois, across the country in a covered wagon to California where he resided for some 68 years. After living in Modoc County for a number of years, he moved to Lemoore in 1889 and since that time had made his home southeast of the city. The pioneer rancher was a member of the Odd Fellows Lodge for 45 years and also was affiliated with the Woodsmen of the World. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. belle Runyon of Lemoore, two daughters, Mrs. Elda Hedges of Lemoore and Mrs. Cora Buchanan of Bakersfield; a sister, Mrs. S. E. Fletner of San Jose; five grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Members of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows were in charge of the services at the Lemoore cemetery. Mr. and Mrs. Roya Alexander, who motored here to attend the funeral of W. D. Runyon last Saturday afternoon, have returned to their home in Oakland. Mrs. Alexander, a niece of Mr. Runyon, will be remembered here as Nettie Pryor. – Lemoore Advance The deceased was a brother-in-law of Mrs. Mary Perry, of Cedarville, cal., and was formerly a resident of the vicinity of Eagleville. He will be known to a number of the older residents of that section of Surprise Valley. (4:3) ~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Family Researcher of "The Last Frontier" Modoc County, California --- Our outgoing mail is checked by avast! AntiVirus. Avast! 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SURPRISE VALLEY RECORD – CEDARVILLE, MODOC COUNTY, CAL WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 9TH, 1935 JUDGE JAMISON LISTS JURORS Judge Jamison will officially present to the Modoc County Board of Supervisors a list of trial jurors for the year of 1935 at their meeting tomorrow. The following is a partial list given us by the Judge. There will be five more names added to this list, which were not available at the time. Following is the list given us: Homer Beeson, Arthur Flournoy, P. S. Dorris, Amy Jarman, Rebecca Johnson, John Larkin, Mabel M. Tinsman, Fred a. Ash, Ed C. McConnaughy, Ed G. Peterson, Edgar B. Pope, Fred E. Bush, James F. Poore, Guy W. Gooch, Phoebe M. Robinson, C. E. Crowder, John W. Dawson, L. J. Barber, George W. Courtright, Florence Smith, I. C. Bachtel, Alfred I. Coffman, Rufus J. Hamilton, and W. S. Fleming. Five more names will e drawn in order that the list be completed. Roy Loomis of Bieber is quite ill at the General Hospital, Alturas, with a case of pneumonia. IS APPOINTED ASSISTANT JUSTICE OF the PEACE E. C. Bonner of Alturas was appointed assistant Justice of the Peace of the Alturas township last Monday at the meeting of the Modoc County Board of Supervisors. This was necessary in order that Bonner be qualified to act in the capacity as acting superior court judge of Modoc County in the event that Judge Jamison is absent. No salary was fixed with the appointment at that time, but that the rate of pay would be determined later. EGG OF UNUSUAL SIZE WEIGHS THREE-QUARTERS OF A POUND: SOME EGG Petaluma and their poultry hasn’t nothing on George Penland’s hennry, for producing large and somewhat unusual eggs. Recently Penland found an egg that measured seven and a half inches in circumference and eight and three quarters inches in circumference the lengthways. The egg weighed ¾ of a pound. Upon breaking the monstrosity, it was found that within the enormous egg, there was another egg, fully shelled and of the usual size. A real freak, we’d call it. MARRIAGE LICENSE ISSUED County Clerk L. S. Smith last Monday issued the second application for a marriage license for the year 1935. Frank R. Sanchez, 48, a Philippino, and Virginia Pete, 25, an Indian woman were the applicants for the marriage license. Dan Craig, the genial clerk of the D. S. Denehy Company store is reported to be on the sick list this week. NEWSY LOCAL ITEMS Mrs. Neva Mapes is now working in the tax collector’s office as assistant to her father, W. Wade Williams, who took office Monday. Homer Beeson of New Pine Creek, was a business visitor at the county seat Monday. Lair Gentry of New Pine Creek, spent the weekend in Cedarville visiting with his sister, Mrs. Heath Stanley. Miss Marie Espil spent the weekend in Cedarville visiting with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Martin Espil. Marie is employed in the forestry office in Alturas. Mrs. Jane Jones (nee Jane Peterson), formerly of this place, but now of Oakland, spent several days here last week visiting with Mr. and Mrs. Al Monroe, of this place. She returned to her home last Friday. Bill Gooch, the genial assistant postmaster, has been going around lately with a first class "stogy" in his mouth. From the looks of things, it seems that Ranger A. E. Noren was the benefactor of a whole box of, was it "red dots" or "Virginia Cheerots", Bill? Mrs. Clarence Doss of Eagleville was visiting at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Tom Kennedy in Cedarville last Friday. Ira Darst, Night Watch at Alturas, is reported seriously ill at the hospital, at this writing, afflicted with stomach trouble and heart ailment. Born – In Alturas, Cal., January 6, 1935, to Mr. and Mrs. Harry French, a fine seven and a half pound boy – Robert Verle French. Mrs. W. E. St. John, who recently underwent a major operation at the General Hospital, Alturas was released the first of the week; she is now convalescing. Constable Ernest R. Server and Deputy Sheriff "Buck Daggart" (two in one) spent the weekend in New Pine Creek, attending to official duties. Reports state that Frank Kerr, Coroner and Public Administrator of Modoc County recently underwent an operation at the St. Francis hospital in San Francisco. Tom Kelly, an old timer of Alturas is reported to be at the point of death. He is well known to many Surprise Valley people. He is 86 years of age. Charles A. Russell, 27, of Alturas and Miss Flora Fern Morgan, 22, also of that place, made known their intention to wed, by leaving their application with L. S. Smith, County Clerk, on January 2nd; we understand they were married last Sunday, January 6th. Ray Tierney, Deputy Sheriff, returned last Saturday from San Rafael and Preston, where he took the Indian boys who committed a robbery at Fort Bidwell. Two went to San Quentin and one to Preston reform School. Mrs. Harold Finmand of Eagleville is reported seriously ill at this writing. NEWSY NOTES FROM NEW PINE CREEK Mrs. Joseph Smith is visiting her son Glenn and family at Canby, California. Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Briggs have moved to Dorris, California where they expect to remain for the winter, returning here in the spring. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Phillips of Elko, Nevada and Mr. and Mrs. Bertha Gibson of Adel were visitors at the George Perkins home over Xmas. Mr. Gibson and Mrs. Phillips are brother and sister to Mrs. Perkins. Mr. Ted McCulley and family who have been residents of New Pine Creek for several months have moved to Willow Ranch. We are sorry to lose this good family from our little city. The good old stork left a baby boy weighing 8-pounds at 2:20 A. M. Sunday morning at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harry A. French at Alturas, California. Grandpa Henry Cook came walking as we were writing our notes with a broad smile and stepping high. Heartiest congratulations folks. Uncle Verle Cook in speaking of the new arrival said that he had his mother’s features and his father’s fixtures. LOCAL ME Mrs. Edna Householder and Miss Wiletta Jarman slipped their automobile off the Pit River grade near Alturas Monday night, but luckily neither was injured. Several of the ski fans have been out on the slide doing didoes. The snow is not quite deep enough to make "skiing" a real pleasure as yet. Mr. and Mrs. Elmer McCulley motored to San Francisco, where they took their son, Clarence for medical treatment. Mrs. Florence Mullins is confined to her home in Alturas with a siege of lumbago. Miss Margaret Mickle has accepted a position with the state as a stenographer. George Miller had the misfortune of losing $15.00 in currency last Thursday. OBITUARY OF DWIGHT L. ROYS Dwight Roys, who was a resident of this place for several years, but for the past fifteen years has resided in Ashland and was engaged in business in that city until prevented by illness, died at his home last Friday afternoon, Dec. 28, 1934. He had been ill for seven years. He was born June 7, 1857, in Dickinson Center, New York and spent his boyhood in that place coming west to San Francisco when 19 years of age. Most of his life was spent in Surprise Valley, where he was engaged in farming, but since 1919 he has made his home in Ashland. Mr. Roys served for a few years as the president of the State Bank of Ashland. He owned and operated the Rush Service Station near the Normal School in Ashland. Besides his widow, Mrs. Etta Roys, he leaves to mourn his passing two daughters, Mrs. Myrtle Stanton, Alturas, Mrs. Leona Smith, Likely, a son, Dwight L. Roys, Ashland, as well as two brothers, Dr. Feranendo Roys, Syracuse, New York, Wellington Roys, New York, and a sister, Mrs. Delilah Lamson, Dickenson Center, New York. He was a brother-in-law of Mrs. Even Gaustad of Cedarville and Mrs. Mary Forward, of Davis Creek, Cal. (3:1) Dr. R. B. Smith left here last week to enter the Soldier’s Home. His many friends miss him, but wish him happiness and contentment in his new home. Dr. Smith has been a prominent hospital surgeon and physician in the bay district. He was in the government service for many years. For a number of years he was at Fort Bidwell in the Indian Service. From there he came to Alturas where he has resided until the past two weeks – Plaindealer Dr. Smith was a practicing physician in Cedarville for several years and has many friends there who wish him well in his new surroundings. TWO FORAGE PLOTS SEEDED IN SURPRISE Two forage crop plots were seeded last week by County Farm Advisor, Jack Hays, in Surprise Valley as a part of the Surprise Centers forage crop program. Crested wheat grass was seeded in each case. One plot was to test the crested wheat grass as a dry land grass. One plot is on the F. L. Robinson place and the other on the B. A. Radabaugh place. LAKE CITY NOTES The good old stork left an eight and one half-pound baby girl at Mr. and Mrs. Earl Vernon’s home on New Years night. We understand that the young ladies name is Alta Marie. Charles Carter has been quite busy renovating and cleaning up the Lake City jail, getting it ready for occupancy. Flu is prevalent in this locality and some are quite sick. Several school children have been absent due to bad colds and flu. W. E. Van Doren, District No. 2’s new supervisor made a very bad start on his first official trip to the county metropolis, when in route to attend the meeting of the board of supervisors. Van had the misfortune of having his car slip into the gutter, which caused him to be somewhat tardy at the meeting. FORT BIDWELL HIGH LIGHTS A nurse from San Francisco arrived in Fort Bidwell Saturday, to nurse Mr. Kirk Hilderbrant, who has been confined to his bed for several months with a fractured hip. Claude Mathews has been seriously ill the past week with the flu. The suit filed against Mr. Powell by the Modoc County Bank to collect a note was heard here in the Justice Court before ten jurors was decided in favor of Mr. Powell. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Schadler returned home from San Francisco last Friday evening. Mrs. Schadler reports her mother very much improved. Dr. M. R. Kennedy of Cedarville was called to Bidwell to attend Miss Conti, Indian nurse, who has been seriously ill. She was later moved to the Lakeview hospital where she is slowly improving. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 16TH, 1935 NEW PINE CREEK JOTS OF INTEREST January 13, 1935 – The many friends of the Dick family are grieving at this writing in the loss by death of John Dick, brother of Tom and Morris Dick of New Pine Creek, who died today at his ranch on the West Side from double pneumonia. Mr. Dick was in the dairy business on the West Side. He was an honest, upright citizen, kind husband and father. He leaves to mourn his passing his wife and four children, Georgie, 13, John, Jr., 10, Dorothy, 8, and June, 2, two sisters, Sadie Keller, New Pine Creek, Oregon; Anna Rice, Granite City, IL.; three brothers, Rhea, Granite City, IL., Thomas and Morris Dick of this place. The funeral will take place from the local Baptist Church, Tuesday , the 15th and the body will be laid to rest in the N. P. C. cemetery. (1:2) Word was also received today of the death of Albert Keller at Redmond, Washington. He was a brother of Edward E. Keller, who passed away here recently and of Mrs. Amelia Taylor, of New Pine Creek. Mr. Keller usually made his annual trips to this place and he was a man who always had a pleasant word for those he met and had many warm friends living here. The writer joins friends of the bereaved in extending sympathy. (4:1) Word reached here that Mrs. Alpha Clard, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Bryan, was dangerously ill at her home at Myrtle Point, Oregon. The Bryan’s’ are well known here as the family resided here several years ago, Mrs. Bryan is the daughter of our good lady citizen, Mrs. A. H. Dorothy. JACK ASHER PASSES AT THE ALTURAS HOSPITAL Jack Asher, old time pioneer of the Alturas section, passed away at the general hospital in Alturas yesterday. Interment will take place in the Alturas cemetery Thursday afternoon at 2 o’clock. He leaves several sons to mourn his passing. (1:4) SAM MUSHEN OF ALTURAS SUFFERED A STROKE Sam Mushen of Alturas yesterday suffered a partial stroke of paralysis. Late reports state he is somewhat improved. LIKELY RESIDENT PASSES Robert McGarva, Sr., an old time resident of Likely and pioneer of Modoc, passed away at his home at that place, on the 13th, after a lingering illness. The deceased was a native of Scotland and at the time of his passing was aged 79 years, 10 months and 12 days. Funeral services were held from the Church at Likely yesterday, at 2 o’clock. (1:4) FORMER RESIDENT STRICKEN WIITH PARALYSIS Last week W. A. McCombs received a letter stating that Ralph Day, formerly a resident of this place and at one time foreman on the big Corporation Ranch at Likely, had suffered a stroke of paralysis about two weeks ago and had been confined to a hospital in Dunsmuir until his son, Gerald, came up from Southern California and took him to Long Beach, where his son and daughter, Mrs. Ruby Gilmore, reside. Last Sunday evening, Mrs. M. Fitzgerald suffered a severe attack of illness. she is feeling better again, we are glad to report. EDWARD D. RUST PASSES SUDDENLY AT McGILL, NEV. We received the sad news last Thursday of the sudden passing of Edward D. Rust, an uncle of the editor, at McGill, Nevada. His death occurred on the 8th inst., while on his way to his work he was suddenly stricken. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Mary E. Rust. (1:5) ALTURAS BRIEFS Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Niles left last Friday for Arizona where they expect to remain until spring. Tom Kelly died at his home here last Friday morning, after a lingering illness; he was buried Sunday P. M. (1:5) Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Miller are leaving soon for San Francisco, where they will visit for a time with their daughter, Miss Maude Miller. Robert McGarva is reported quite ill at his home in Likely. FORT BIDWELL HIGHLIGHTS Jack Conlan, a sophomore of the Fort Bidwell High School, has quit school to twist broncos on his fathers’ ranch. ~~~~~~ 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 02, 2006 Floyd Dowell Jr. BIEBER -- Visitation for Floyd Dowell Jr., 80, of Bieber will be from 3 to 7 p.m. today at McDonald's Burney Chapel. Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Hillside Cemetery in Nubieber. The Rev. Jeff Bidwell of Grace Bible Church in Bieber will officiate. Mr. Dowell died Wednesday, April 26, 2006, at Mayers Memorial Hospital in Fall River Mills. Born Sept. 27, 1925, in Pomona, he moved to Lassen County in 1954 from Fort Jones. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps during World War II, was a game warden for the state of California, worked as a millworker at Big Valley Lumber in Bieber, was co-owner of Big Valley Nursery in Bieber and was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Big Valley Post 7144 in Adin. Survivors include wife Ethel; sons Daniel of Sacramento and Kurt and Kerry, both of Bieber; daughter Cheryl Harris of New Palestine, Ind.; 10 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Arrangements are being handled by McDonald's Burney Chapel. ~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Family Researcher of "The Last Frontier" Modoc County, California --- Our outgoing mail is checked by avast! AntiVirus. Avast! Is Free To Home Users.

Hello Everyone, My computer is on the fritz until after the first of May. I could not access my twinwolf mailbox, so have subscribed to CAMODOC through my aol address. I have been communicating with Brenda who is looking for information on the subject families. She can be reached at _brenda163@centurytel.net_ (mailto:brenda163@centurytel.net) . I would also be interested in any replys because some of my husband's lines connect to these. I have told her that I think the Centerville location should be Cedarville...is that right? I have sent her some information that I have found; but she is very interested in other information. She lives in Lakeview, I believe and is familiar with the area. Her grandfather was J. C. Dodson. Billie has information on a disk that he sent me in 2003 about William H. Cooper and Emma Cooper Dodson. I will be giving her Billie's e-mail address. Joyce in CA (see below) Brenda's information: Byron F Cooper b. 7/20/1829 New York d. 04/06/1912 or 1913 in Lakeview, OR. (buried here) Parents: Martin Cooper and Chloe Tucker m. Melissa (Malissa) Frakes (Frekes)...(no dates on her) d. in Centerville, Modoc Cty. CA (can't locate any info on Centerville, CA) Children: William H. b. 09/1859 in Wisconsin m. 3/1872 to Mary E Morrow Ida ?------b.03/01/1862 in Varona, MN m. 04/30/1880 to Theodore B Wakefield d.01/1901940 in Alturas, CA Ella S.----b.1868 in Varona, MN m. 1884 to Bud Hinton 2nd m. 1884 (?) to Rufus A Grisel Lillie G.---b. 04/1871 in Modoc County, CA m. 1890 to John Walker Emma Lavina--b. 10/10/1876 in Modoc County, CA (?) m. 09/30/1891 to James C Dodson d. 1944 in Prineville, OR. (?)

Redding Record-Seachlight - April 28, 2006 DOWELL -- Floyd Dowell, 80, of Bieber died Wednesday at Mayers Memorial Hospital in Fall River Mills. Arrangements are pending at McDonald's Burney Chapel. ~~~~~~ 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.