Modoc County Record - March 2, 2006 Letha Colton Morley A Memorial Service for long-time Alturas resident Letha Morley will be held at 1 p.m. today, March 2 at Kerr Mortuary Chapel in Alturas. Dr. Ben Zandstra will conduct the service. Mrs. Morley passed away with heart failure, at the age of 88 on February 25, 2006, at Modoc Medical Center's Skilled Nursing Facility in Alturas. Born Letha Colton on August 29, 1917 in Kimbal, Nebraska, she graduated from Modoc Union High School with the class of 1937 in Alturas, CA. She married Alturas native, George Morley, in Reno, Nevada in 1942. They were married for 60 years, when George passed away May 5, 2002. Mrs. Morley was a homemaker, a noted seamstress and an avid fisherman. She served on local Election Boards for many years. She is survived by her brother Eugene M. Colton and sister-in-law Mary Ann Colton of Condon, OR; nephews Ronald Nichols, Springfield, OR; Byron Nichols, Randell, WA; and Steven Nichols, Springfield, OR; Kessner Funk, Tahoe, NV; Aaron Colton, Morgan Hill, CA; Kevin Colton, Hollister, CA; nieces Ramona Seright and Christine King of Redding, CA; Pamela Groves, Lexington, Kentucky; Julie Britt, and Carrie Cota, Hollister, CA. Donations in Mrs. Morley's memory may be directed to Warnerview Long-term Nursing Care or a charity of the donor's choice. Kerr Mortuary is in charge of arrangements. Claudine Francis Schafer Alturas resident Claudine Francis Schafer passed away February 25, 2006 in Salt Lake City, Utah. The family will gather for a service at a later date in Salt Lake. Claudine Morrissey was born on February 11, 1915 in Steiner, Nebraska. She received her education in Nebraska and attended college in Chicago to study to become a nurse, a profession in which she later worked. Claudine and Edmund Schafer were married November 20, 1946 in Nebraska. He preceded her in death December 5, 2005. The couple had made Alturas their home for the past 25 years, where their daughter Phyliss Miller and son Bob Schafer reside. Mrs. Schafer is also survived by daughter Jeiwie Munoz, Salt Lake; son Larry Durante, Garden Grove, CA and son Jim Schafer, Milomar, CA. ~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Modoc County, California "The Last Frontier" www.rh2o.com/modoc --- Our outgoing mail is checked by avast! AntiVirus. Avast! Is Free To Home Users.

Thursday, March 02, 20006 Looking back is a regular feature of the Modoc County Record, a weekly newspaper published in Alturas, California. The following is transcribed from the February 23, 2006 issue. Looking Back 90 Years Ago – 1916 HERE IS a list of fellows who are eligible bachelors: Ralph Laird, Billy Clark, Billy Ahl, Charles Kerr, R.A. Payne, Alex Sherlock, Marx Lauer, Bertie Smith, George DeLong, A.E. Smith, Chris Guler, Tom Bensin, Tom Curley, H. H. Stephens, Frank King, The Dunn brothers and George Wood. 85 Years Ago – 1921 THE CRANE Creek rabbit drive ended Tuesday and a big supper is planned Friday night. Lester Vanderpool captained the winning team accounting for 250 Rabbits, while Harry Vernon’s team accounted for 205. Willow Ranch will hold their rabbit drive Sunday and Dallas Mulkey and Virgil Bonsey are the captains. 80 Years Ago – 1926 A NEW price list was given Modoc Auto Company this week on the new 1926 Dodge cars. Prices in effect now are: touring, $995; roadster, $985; coupe, $1,006; sedan, $1135; and coach, $1,135. 70 Years Ago – 1936 CHIEF OF POLICE Pat McHugh clamped the lid down tight on all forms of gambling in Alturas Thursday. The order included all card games in liquor places, slot machines and pin ball games in the business houses. Many were puzzled today after the sudden clamp down after 16 years of flourishing activity in this city. Sheriff John Sharp commented on the act by saying he would not take similar action in the county until he found out if the city means business and that the gambling profession is now gone from Alturas for all time. 50 Years Ago – 1956 JIM REID, Alturas contractor and Mayor for the City of Alturas, has announced he will be a candidate for Supervisor of the third district…. The world famous women’s basketball team, the Redheads will perform against the Alturas 20-30 men’s team of the Alturas City League…. Reducing farm costs will be the subject for a series of farm meetings here next week…. Alturas has promoted nearly $4,000 towards the annual March of Dimes drive now underway in Modoc County. Modoc will more than surpass the $10,000 goal set fro this 30-day period. See you all again next week. Ron Morgan

SURPRISE VALLEY RECORD - CEDARVILLE, MODOC COUNTY, CAL. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 27TH, 1934 Howard Westervelt had the misfortune of having his leg broken in two places yesterday, when a cow fell on him. HERE & THERE IN SURPRISE VALLEY BY? OBSERVATIONS: - Jim Hill racked with a miserable measles fever … murmurs of a Cook – Erramouspe nuptial to be immediately forthcoming … "Shorty" Hansen trotting 10 feet behind San Painter Sunday afternoon and shouting conversation to him … Charlie Stevens full of wit and evasive answers … and carloads of people returning from Romero, where they attended Eagle’s picnic … it was a complete success … and why shouldn’t it be? What with kangaroo court, dancing, tug-of-wars, a baseball game and the eats, not to mention the everlasting liquid refreshments … and have you noticed Clyde and Ferne? It seems to be frequent … At the Cedarville theatre, Mrs. Bill Bordwell smoothing her husbands’ hair and patting him affectionately on the head … Bill and Lila Mullins out in public the first time for weeks … Cedarville’s getting Rays of Sunshine and Denehys’ big butter and egg man chucking occasionally at unexpected moments … and whose darn clock went off during the show? Little Betty Craig – a perfect little lady … Steve Zaulet who giggles and giggles … Curtains and crowd surges out to a freezing night … Bump Tripp subscribes to the Red Book and McCall’s Magazine – has for years and particularly enjoys Ursula Parrot … Mrs. Frank Wheeler and Mrs. L. Bohlman temporary I.O.O.F. chefs and the chief instigators of food for the candidates’ ball … tom Wylie who says he’s arranged for Hallie Tierney and Bud Tyeryar to lead the Grand March together at said Candidates’ Ball. He also mentioned that Hattie and George should march right along behind the leaders, but that they’re being warned – we’ll wager they won’t do it … John Franklin and his son Clendon have taken over the Blacksmith shop and Garage at Lake City … the dance at the Locust Grove was well attended and the weather was decent enough for a change, to allow summer clothes … and who is the perpetual bench sitter on the Fort Bidwell Pool Hall Porch? WE SEEN YOU! (With apologies to Wolo) You were in the "News exchange" on Main St., and were listening intently. You were very interested but you ventured to say little … trait. Which we admire … and you were in a position to say more than the others were saying because you know more about the person – er – we mean topic than they did … you laughed up-roarously four times, and you told one awfully funny story about a patient … you wore a figured dress and a white pancakey hat … you have blue eyes and a family, whom you finally dashed home to see …? DO YOU KNOW? That to date over 45 cases of infantile paralysis in San Francisco have been fatal? 2000 cases are reported in Los Angeles and Susanville and Reno have quarantined a dozen or more cases. Health officers urge everyone to thoroughly wash and sterilize any textiles, clothing or merchandise, in fact, which has been shipped from points outside Modoc. They stress the importance of watching carefully any ill children and of calling a physician immediately in case of any doubt. The dreaded disease had taken strange forms in its present sweep in that the paralysis settles in any part of the body. Lungs and throat are particularly likely to be affected as well as the usual spinal cord and extremities nerves. Reports show that the majority of victims are young people, whose ages’ range from 16 to 25. That Lake City is as thick with measles as it is with tee totalers? That Lem Toney, rest while nurse, has a technique all his own where household duties and child management are concerned? That Merriam should and undoubtedly will be out next Governor? That Jim Rolph was one of the few Governors that California has ever had who treated Modoc County with the respect due it. He was a traveling man and the fact that he included Alturas in his itinerary will jot him down as a jolly fine fellow. Who the very attractive looking girl was parked in Paul Kemble’s car? That we apologize to Al Cox for having called him John. That two out of every five smokers are hesitant about three on a match? This superstition originated in the trenches during the World War in 1917. By the time a match had been flared in a dark trench long enough to light three cigarettes, the enemy would evidently detect it… and fire, naturally toward the spot where the last soldier to light a cigarette was kneeling. HOMER BLAIR IS WANTED BY MODOC OFFICIALS Homer Blair, well known in Cedarville and who for the past months has been the caretaker of the Ben-Mac Mineral Springs, east of Cedarville, is now wanted by the authorities on the charge of passing a worthless check. One in the amount of $6.00 was passed at the home Drug Store in Alturas and another at the K & D Service Station in the amount of $10.70. VISITING BOYHOOD HOME Clyde Dyke, of Pacific Grove, is here visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Dyke and other relatives and old time friends. It has been a number of years since he visited this valley. He is a graduate of the S. V. High School. He is in the Pharmacy business at Pacific Grove. BREEZY NEWS NOTES FROM ALTURAS Mrs. Gus Steffins and daughter Marilyn of Fairfield, California arrived in Alturas last week to visit with Mr. and Mrs. Harry L. McGrath. Keith and Eleanor Wilson of San Jose arrived here Sunday, where they will visit their father, Dr. G. N. Wilson. Little Miss Betty Sloss of Susanville is visiting with her grandmother, Mrs. Ella C. Sloss of this place. Born in Alturas, California, June 24, 1934 to Mr. and Mrs. Jack Kersey, a six-pound daughter. Born in Alturas, California June 22, 1934, to Mr. and Mrs. Steve Wistos, a daughter. William Tierney passed away Monday afternoon at the general hospital. He has been ill for sometime and last week was operated on, which he did not rally. (1:4) Harry Jarvis was caught shoplifting in the Home Drug Store. He was fined $25.00 or 12 days in jail. He will spend the 12 days in jail. William H. Tierney SUCCUMBS MONDAY AT COUNTY HOSPITAL William H. Tierney, of Alturas, who has been in ill health for sometime took suddenly worse last week and was operated on at the General Hospital. Following the operation his condition grew steadily worse and on Monday afternoon he passed away. William H. Tierney was born in Eureka, California, on February 25, 1877 and passed away at the General Hospital in Alturas, on June 25, 1934. He leaves to mourn his passing his wife, Mrs. Daisy Tierney and three children, Maxine, Cyril and Billy, one sister, Mrs. May O’Brien, of Olympia, Washington and five brothers, George M. and Thomas J. Tierney of Sacramento, Ray C. Tierney, of Alturas and J. F. Tierney of Roberts, Idaho. Obsequies will be held from the Catholic Church in Alturas, tomorrow, (Thursday morning) at 10 o’clock, with Father O’Toole officiating and the remains will be laid to rest in the Alturas cemetery. Mr. Tierney came to Modoc County in 1910 and has resided in Alturas since that date. (1:5) BIRTH OF A SON Born: At Oroville, Cal., June 18, 1934, to Mr. and Mrs. Harold Hutchinson, a 7 ½-pound son – Walter Harold Hutchinson. Mother and babe are doing nicely. The following was taken from the Oroville Mercury: "It’s about time young man; Girls had the whole show. The girls no longer have things entirely their own way." A son was born at Oroville, Curran Hospital last night to Mrs. Harold Hutchinson, of Oroville. Previously "Old Doc Stork" had a straight record of six girls. FORT BIDWELL HIGHLIGHTS Word has been received by the writer that Miss Louise Homewood and Miss Georgia Baty of Adel, Oregon will leave the first of July for a months’ tour through Alaska. Mr. and Mrs. Al Droubie and family, of San Francisco, are visiting the S. Santiago home. Mrs. Droubie was formerly Julia Santiago. Ollie and Vance Messner spent the weekend with their mother, Mrs. Lula Ladd. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Watson, of Medford, Oregon have been visiting Mrs. Watson’s sisters, Mrs. Ed Peterson and Mrs. Ike Skillman. Mrs. Marian Hawkins of Reno, Nevada is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ike Skillman of Bidwell. George Henderson and family, left for Los Angeles last week to take Eva, the oldest daughter, down as she has work there and will remain permanently. LAKE CITY MAN SHOOTS WAY INTO French HOTEL Early Monday morning at approximately two twenty, Sam Painter, of Lake City, shot at Pedro Seminario three times. The first bullet went wild into the air, but the last two hit the front door of the French Hotel. Pedro had gotten up to see whether or not the door was securely locked when the shots were fired from a spot between the street and the porch of the Hotel. Evidently the escutcheon plate on the door where the bullets struck saved the day for Mr. Seminario, who was standing just inside the door. One bullet glanced completely off the plate and the entered the lobby. However, its course was luckily altered by the corner of the surface plate. Painter, a recently released recluse from the Stockton Insane Asylum, was under the influence of liquor and he had been very much at large during the weekend. Saturday night he drew his revolver on Constable Everett Cavin in the latter’s pool hall. After hasty telephone calls Deputy Sheriff Ray Tierney came from Alturas Monday morning and took Painter back to Alturas and placed him in the County Jail, where he will undoubtedly be dealt with accordingly. LAST RITES HELD FOR MODOC MAN JOHN WALL, 83, DIES IN ASHLAND, Oregon FROM HEART FAILURE Funeral services were held last Friday afternoon for John Wall, 83-year old pioneer, who died Monday in Ashland, Oregon, following an operation. Heart failure was the cause of death. The funeral was held under the auspices of the Knights of Pythias at the Kerr funeral chapel. Interment was made in the Alturas cemetery. Mr. wall, who had been a resident of Alturas for more than 50-years, was born in Battle Creek, Michigan, September 10, 1850. He was a prominent holder in Alturas and many of the business buildings of the city are constructed on lots he once owned. Much property in Alturas still belongs to him. Survivors are a son, Ed Wall of Pine Creek and a daughter, Mrs. C. A. Sweeney, of Alturas. He had gone to Ashland eleven days ago for medical treatment. – Modoc County Times (3:1) PAIR ARE WED SIXTY YEARS Rio Oso, (Sutter County) June 23. – Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Hardy of Rio Oso, recently celebrated their sixtieth anniversary at a dinner party in the home of their daughter, Mrs. Gordon Greene. The couple were married in June 1874, at Searcy, Arkansas. Hardy was born at Holly Springs, Mississippi and enlisted in the Confederate Army on January 1, 1862. He served until April 26, 1865. Mrs. Hardy is a native of Searcy, Arkansas. She is a graduate of the Mary Sharp College at Winchester, Tennessee. The Hardys have reared seven children. All of the children attended the wedding anniversary fete. The children are: Dr. Clara B. Hardy of Hollywood, T. C. Hardy of Pomona, Mrs. Marion Rinehart of Cedarville, Modoc County, Mrs. Francis P Willis and Mrs. Charles R. Robertson of Ontario, Robert Hardy and Mrs. Gordon Greene of the Wilson District. – Sacramento Bee NEWSY NOTES FROM NEW PINE CREEK The funeral of Euell Bussy, who died at Lakeview on Wednesday of last week, took place from the New Pine Creek Baptist Church on Friday afternoon at 2 p. m. He was the oldest son of Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Bussey of the West Side. A very large crowd was present. Rev. Lee Hall, local Baptist minister officiating. After the services at the church the remains were laid to rest in the New Pine Creek cemetery. Euell Franklin Bussey was born at New Pine, Oregon, November 14, 1914 and died at Lakeview June 20th, 1934, at the age of 20 years, 6 months and 29 days. He was converted and joined the New Pine Creek Baptist Church at the age of 8 years and had a profound faith in the teachings of the Bible. He has a sweet, generous disposition and was loved by all who knew him. He leaves to mourn his passing his mother and father, Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Bussey, of the West Side, Oregon. One sister, Mrs. T. W. Harris and two brothers, Glen and Donald, a grandmother, Mrs. Mary Miller, of New Pine Creek, Oregon, besides aunts and uncles and other relatives and a host of friends. (6:3) Grover Dick and family, of Boise, Idaho, are visiting relatives and old time friends in this section. Mr. Dick left here in 1909; he has 160 acres of land near Boise and from what we can hear has been very successful in that line of business. John Dick and family were visitors in the State Line town last Sunday. John is a successful farmer on the West Side, where he went has been for several years. NEWSY NOTES FROM LAKE CITY Mrs. Josephine Toney has been quite ill due to measles and complications. She is reported better at this writing. Layton Painter was quite badly bruised and shaken up Monday, when a horse hitched to a rake he was driving fell, causing the other horse to fall on top of it. This caused Layton to fall in front of the rake. The horses sprang up and started to run, but fortunately Layton got out of the way and only suffered from bruises and the shock. The accident happened at the William Odbert place. Mrs. I. C. Bachtel received word last Thursday that her nephew Lutie Miller had passed away at Davis Creek. She left at once for that place and found a mistake had been made. Mr. Miller was very much alive, but a great nephew, Mr. Bussey had passed away. Mr. Bussey had been ill for sometime and his death was not unexpected. ~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Modoc County, California "The Last Frontier" www.rh2o.com/modoc --- Our outgoing mail is checked by avast! AntiVirus. Avast! Is Free To Home Users.

SURPRISE VALLEY RECORD - CEDARVILLE, MODOC COUNTY, CAL. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 20TH, 1934 HERE & THERE DO YOU KNOW? – That the Candidates’ Ball should be the most amiable affair of the season? We’re wondering if all these pats on the back, pleasantries and sudden attempts toward friendship will continue after November. That the Railroad Commission has ordered the telephone company in Alturas to install a switchboard? What will that do to Cedarville? That rumors has it that Pat Eahart will return this fall to resume his musical instructions after all? And didn’t we tell you about the Tandy – Bailey marital knot long before it happened? We know who’s next, too; we do! That a black widow spider was found in our valley? Our warning would be – never sit in dark corners before investigating nor play in the hay before thoroughly examining each straw. Oh, yes, and don’t put on old, discarded shoes. That the Ladies Aid has accomplished more beneficiary things than any other organization in Cedarville? That the 4th of July will unfortunately be a scorcher? That there should be more than 10 and 20 per cent coming on our dollars from the collapsed Modoc County Bank later on? And what those weird noises are one hears around Cedarville some evenings far into the night? That constables and Justice of the Peace are reputedly supposed to practice what they preach? That john Cox has a couple more deer hunters for John Ennis this fall? OBSERVATIONS: - "Buck" Hill amazingly swank in a new outfit – complete from gloves to white shoes – rather fitting example of what the well dressed young man will wear during the summer months… and Lizzie Carter Read in striped overalls – gardening and contemplating on picking some elegant looking cherries… Jack Wheeler and wife visiting the L. A. Wheeler’s and they were very magnanimous hearted Saturday night when the town charivaried them… Mary Erramouspe – home from San Francisco and looking splendid… Irma Cummins also in town again with a three-months tour in Europe ahead of her… and some of the younger people around town are still talking about the extraordinary time they had in Lakeview at the "Old Mill" last weekend… a lady near Eagleville building fence – where’s her husband? Or are you fencing him out unbeknown? A lone sheepherder who proved to be L. L. Hays… green grass all around thanks to occasional showers… Dr. Kennedy in an absent minded pace down the sidewalk; and when we say he had "something" on his mind – we mean "plenty"… Sunsets that are sunsets these last few weeks! Alex Ash – the drollest resident in Cedarville… "Sonny" (Gerald) Jopson, Johnnie Bilboa, Jimmie Hawkins, Willard Wylie and an out-of-town bully (they said) just before a small civil war – and if a couple of parents hadn’t arrived at the opportune moment we would have had to prevent a couple of black eyes. Mrs. MAUDE QUIMBY SUCCUMBS MONDAY Mrs. Maude Quimby, of Lake City, passed away at the General Hospital Monday morning, suffering from blood poisoning. Mrs. Quimby was born in Missouri, April 12, 1900. She was married to Merle Quimby in March 1918. She leaves to mourn her death her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Runyon, of Stanfield, Oregon, her husband Merle Quimby and four children, Phillip, John, Robert and Beverly and one brother, George Runyon. Funeral services were held from the M. E. Church here, Rev. Griffith, pastor of the Baptist Church at Lake City, conducted the services and her remains were laid to rest in the Cedarville Cemetery. Funeral Director John Ballard, of Alturas, had charge. (1:4) LOCALS "Grandma" Sarah Adams is reported seriously ill at the home of Dr. and Mrs. M. R. Kennedy this week. Mr. and Mrs. Dan Craig, Jr., are occupying Mrs. Martha Wylie’s residence. Toney Michel, who was convicted last month of selling liquor to Indians, is now out of jail. LOCAL NEWS JOTS County Clerk Smith was busy last week writing out "Notices of Intention to Marry" to the following, William Morley, 24, of Alturas, and Ruth Irene Cundiff of New Pine Creek on June 18th. On June 16th, James L. Smith of Willow Ranch, California and Gladys Clark sixteen, of Washington filed application for a marriage license. Mrs. Christine Hartsnick, who has been visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Even Gaustad, of this place for the past two weeks, returned to her home in Oakland yesterday. Her daughter will remain here for the summer visiting with her grandparents. Mr. and Mrs. "Skeets" Wier, newlyweds, were treated to a charivari last Friday evening at the Highway Station in Cedar Pass. About 25 attended. Mr. Wier is the maintenance foreman, taking the place of Heb miller, who was transferred to Junction City, Trinity County. Mr. and Mrs. Amandus Wheeler who arrived here Saturday afternoon and are visiting at the Wheeler home, were treated to a charivari Saturday night. "Jack" treated the serenaders generously at the Square Deal Ice Cream Parlor. Aileen Hawkins, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Hawkins, of this place, is confined to her bed this week with a broken ankle. FORT Bidwell HIGHLIGHTS Shirley Wilson is visiting the Gerald Wilson home near Lake City. Miss Luella Neasham, a member of the graduating class of Mount Bidwell High was married in Lakeview Friday evening to William Nay of Davis Creek. Hearty congratulations and success as they travel the rugged sea of matrimony, is the wish of a host of friends. AT Davis CREEK Sam Baty of Adel, Oregon, was a caller here last Thursday. Johnny Dees was a visitor here last week. Little Betty Dawson of Bieber us visiting her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Hickerson. DIED AT MANTECA John Wasser, early Surprise Valley Pioneer, passed away at his home at Manteca last Friday. He came to Surprise Valley in the early 70’s and in 1900 went to Alturas, where he conducted a livery stable at that place. He was a member of the Alturas I.O.O.F. Lodge. His funeral was held there Friday. (1:5) RETURNS FROM Fresno Mr. and Mrs. Jesse W. Stiner, accompanied by their daughter Miss Gracie, arrived home the middle of last week from Fresno. They visited that section of the State to attend the graduation exercises of their daughter from the Fresno State College, who received her B. of A. Degree. She is now a full-fledged accountant. CONDITION IMPROVED Mr. and Mrs. Bert Simson arrived home Saturday morning from a three weeks’ sojourn in the city, where Mrs. Simson was undergoing medical treatment. Her condition is very much improved, we are glad to hear. They were accompanied on their return trip by Mrs. Willette Rouche, who will spend the summer at the Simson Ranch. CARS COLLIDE IN ALTURAS MONDAY Monday afternoon about 1:30, the auto driven by Delbert Fitzpatrick and the sedan driven by Leon Estes collided at the intersection on East and Second streets in Alturas. Fitzpatrick was going north and the Estes car was coming east toward Main Street when they met and collided. Mr. and Mrs. Estes were thrown from the machine, while Mrs. Jack Kersey, who was riding in the back seat was thrown off the seat by the force of the impact. On being thrown from the machine, Mrs. Estes landed on her head and received lacerations about the head and upper part of the body. Both Mrs. Estes and Mrs. Kersey were immediately taken to the hospital and it was found that Mrs. Estes is suffering from a concussion of the brain, two lumbar vertebras dislocated and numerous bruises about the body. Mrs. Kersey was found to have two ribs torn loose from the backbone and with minor lacerations about the body. Neither of the men received injuries other than being shaken up considerably and the shock from the accident. The cars, both Buick’s, were damaged to a considerable extent. Mrs. Cressler Robinson underwent an operation for appendicitis at the Lakeview Hospital last Friday morning. Her condition was considered grave for a time, but at this writing she is reported as getting along nicely. BREEZY NEWS NOTES FROM ALTURAS Miss Beatrice Erhman won the contest for Goddess of Liberty for the Rodeo to be held here July 3rd and 4th. Mr. and Mrs. George Bigley, of San Francisco arrived in Alturas Saturday to visit for a time with Mrs. Bigley’s parents, Judge and Mrs. F. M. Jamison. Ed Orser, electrician for the Public Service Corp., has been confined to his home for the past week on account of illness; he is reported improving at this writing. NEWSY NOTES FROM NEW PINE CREEK Mrs. Wayne Hunsaker and twin sons of Klamath Falls were visitors at the W. W. Butler home in New Pine Creek recently. They returned to their home one-day last week accompanied by Miss Joy Butler, who will visit at the Falls. Mr. and Mrs. L. W. Hooper of San Francisco, were visitors at the Marshall Ayres home here for several days; Mrs. Hooper is the daughter of Mr. Ayres. Mrs. Zella Blurton, who has been visiting here for several days returned to her in Oakland on Monday of last week, her husband babe Blurton, will remain for several days longer. Mr. and Mrs. frank Broili of Reno, Nevada, are visiting relatives and friends here. Mr. Broili is a successful businessman of Reno and is a son of Mrs. Amelia Taylor. Mr. and Mrs. William lemon, of Boise, Idaho, are also visiting here; Mrs. Lemon is the daughter of Mrs. Taylor. Albert Keller arrived here from Seattle, Washington, last Friday. Mr. Keller is the brother of Mrs. Amelia Taylor, who makes an annual visit to this section. NEWSY NOTES FOM LAKE CITY Elder and Mrs. W. Reynolds and Mrs. Hall and children were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. S. B. Strief during the convention. Mrs. William Hays has been caring for Bobbie and Beverly Quimby while they have the measles. The last report we have had from Mrs. Maude Quimby is she is very low with very little hopes held out for her recovery. LATER: - News just received Mrs. Quimby had passed away at the General Hospital, Alturas, today (Monday). Mrs. Quimby was a kind friend and good neighbor. Her passing is deeply regretted by all her friends here. She leaves to mourn her passing a husband and four children, who have the deepest sympathy of the entire community. Mrs. Stella Hanks has been at Alturas, helping care for her friend, Mrs. Maude Quimby. LOCAL JOTS John Walls, colorful pioneer figure of Alturas and vicinity, passed away at that place last Monday. (4:5) Mrs. Mode Page left last Saturday for their home in Ashland, taking her husband, Mode Page, who has been seriously ill for the past few weeks, but has improved sufficiently to permit him to make the trip home with safety. His many friends here hopes he may continue to improve. ~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Modoc County, California "The Last Frontier" www.rh2o.com/modoc --- Our outgoing mail is checked by avast! AntiVirus. Avast! Is Free To Home Users.

SURPRISE VALLEY RECORD - CEDARVILLE, MODOC COUNTY, CAL. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 13, 1934 Irma Cummins TO GRADUATE FROM MILLS COLLEGE Miss Irma E. Cummins, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Cummins, of Cedarville, will be one of the Mills College Seniors to receive a Bachelor of Arts degree on graduation day at Mills (last Monday). The commencement exercises for about seventy seniors, of which Miss Cummins is partaking, will be held in the Greek theatre at Mills College on Monday, June 11th, at 10:30 a. m. Miss Cummins attended the elementary school at Cedarville and graduated from the Surprise Valley Union High School in June 1930. She, being of the upper five per cent of the graduating class, was accepted as one of the recommended freshmen for Mills College in the fall of 1930. In one year at Mills College, she proved to be an able student, one who took part in all activities from the Freshmen Folk Follies to the Christmas miracle play and one who especially showed skill and aptitude for all sports. During her freshman year, she was a member of the hockey, basketball, and baseball teams and was elected to the All-Star Basketball team. During the other three years, Miss Cummins has continued her sport activities and been a member of the Music Club, the Spanish Club and the Athletic Association. Not only has she gone out for athletics, but also for dramatics for she has taken minor parts in college productions and has had experience on the technical staff of plays. Miss Cummins has majored in Education and Music with minors in History and Spanish and has completed one year of supervised practice teaching in the Oakland Schools in addition to her academic work. Her success as a student teacher is assured, for she is being passed with distinction by the mills College education department and will receive a general elementary teaching credential with her B. A. Degree. As recognition of her scholarship, Miss Cummins has received three student awards while in college, thus enabling her, financially, to complete her four years at the finest woman’s college in the West. The RECORD, along with a host of interested friends, extends heartiest congratulations to Miss Cummins upon her fine achievements. We understand she will make a tour of Europe this year and further pursue her study in music. BREEZY NEWS NOTES FROM ALTURAS Mr. and Mrs. William Gaddy, of Taft, Cal., arrived in Alturas Saturday to visit for a couple of weeks with Mrs. Gaddy’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. S. T. Ballard. William Morrison, of Chico, Cal., arrived in Alturas Thursday to get his wife, Mrs. Morrison and daughter, Katherine, have been visiting relatives here for the past ten-days. Mrs. Minnie Heard of Lake City returned to her home Saturday after spending the week in Alturas, attending the Board of Education meeting. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Ballard made a trip to Medford, Oregon, Saturday returning home Sunday. Born in Alturas, Cal., June 9, 1934, to Mrs. Perry Essex an 8-pound daughter – Sharion Rae Essex. Mother and daughter are doing nicely. Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Cook of Eagleville, were business visitors here Saturday; they were accompanied by Mrs. Cook’s mother, Mrs. Guill. Mrs. Quimby of Lake City was brought to the General Hospital Sunday for treatment. Mrs. Jack Layton of Susanville, Cal., is visiting with her sister, Mrs. Hazzie Spicer and Mrs. Leon Estes, of this place. LOCAL COUPLE MARRY AT Reno FRIDAY Coming as a general surprise to their many friends in Cedarville and Surprise Valley is the marriage of Albert E. Tandy, agriculture teacher of the S. V. Union High School and Miss Ellen Bailey, who has had charge of the Telephone Companies business in Cedarville for a number of years. Leaving Alturas at noon Friday, June 9th, the happy couple journeyed to Reno and arrived there about 4:20 and were married that evening. We are informed they will motor to the Southern part of the State for a honeymoon trip. Their many friends extend congratulations and best wishes to the newly weds and may they live long and prosper. NEWSY NEW PINE CREEK NOTES Miss Emmie fisher had a bad auto wreck between here and Lakeview last Saturday, which happened neat the Thuston place. A tire blew out, throwing the car out of the road, the car turned over, breaking Miss Fisher’s arm and otherwise badly bruising her about the body. Miss Fisher was taken to a Lakeview hospital and is under Dr. Leithead’s care. Mrs. Ona Wallace and her daughter, Miss Roma, went by auto to Bly last Sunday; they went to get Mrs. Wallace’s son, Dale, who has been visiting in that city for a week. They returned on Monday evening. Mrs. Elsie Green left recently for Oakland, Cal., where she will be under the care of an ear specialist. When a telegram was sent to Albert Keller notifying him of the death of his brother, Edward E. Keller, recently, a service was received on the telegram stating that he had passed away about a month ago. Later another service on the telegram was received stating that the first service was false and from Earl Butler the writer learned that word was received that he had died again; and later learned from a relative that he was headed south and intended to pay New Pine Creek his usual visit this summer. So we ate anxiously awaiting the arrival of our good friend so he can tell us why Seattle had him dead on two occasions. FIVE MURDERED AT Susanville MONDAY Susanville, Cal., June 11, - A family feud claimed the lives of five Susanville residents last night. The dead are Mr. and Mrs. Joe Fezio, their son and daughter, Sadie and John Fezio, 22 and 26, respectively, and Mrs. Anna Aminiani, 42. The alleged murderer was Caesar allozi, a mill hand. The trouble started last night when Allozi went to the Fezio home. He stabbed Fezio to death in the bathtub, stabbed Mrs. Fezio to death in the hallway. John Fezio also met his death there. Mrs. Amistani and Sadie Fezio jumped into an automobile and started up the highway. Allozi jumped in another and followed them. He caught up to the car in which the women were fleeing, jumped into the machine and stabbed to death Mrs. Aminiani, who was driving. The Fezio girl jumped out of the automobile and started to run up the highway. He caught up with her and stabbed her to death also. A posse, headed by Sheriff Leavitt, apprehended the man and he is in the Lassen County jail. The only reason advanced by Allozi for the multiple murders was that it was just an old family feud, which had been brewing for about three years. "I decided to end it all last night," said Allozi this morning. Both Fezio and Allozi were mill hands. Susanville is aghast at the multiple murders. (1:5) MODOC MOUNDS ARE MYSTERIES RANGER DISCOVERS ROCK HEAPS THAT MAY DENOTE GRAVES OF IMMIGRANTS Last fall while riding around on his daily duties Forest Ranger Alvin L. Parker, in charge of the north Warners’ District of the Modoc national Forest discovered a number of peculiar rock mounds in Fandango Valley east of Willow Ranch. Later investigation showed that there were almost 100 of these mounds placed in irregular rows. No accurate guess can be made as to their identity but much local curiosity was aroused because of the fact a large emigrant train was massacred nearby during the middle ‘50’s. Later, a forest service employee picked up a fragment of a skull close to where the rock mounds are located. VALLEY IS HISTORICAL Fandango valley is replete with early western history. Now covered with abandoned farmsteads fast falling to ruin it was once a well-watered valley with pine timber coming to the edge of the meadows and bottomlands. It was first mentioned by Lindsay Applegate, who with a party of eleven men in 1846 blazed the trail later known as the Applegate Trail or South Route from Williamette Valley to the Humboldt River, Applegate’s party, not long from the eastern states themselves, were made homesick by the clusters of mountain mahogany, which he afterwards stated reminded them of the apple orchards back home. EMIGRANTS WERE MASSACRED The exact year is unknown but sometime in the middle ‘50’s a large emigrant party, following the Applegate trail but ignorant of their exact whereabouts broke over the summit of the Warner Mountains to a view of Goose Lake, then a large body of water, gleaming in the sunshine. The sight so impressed them after the long trek through the Nevada deserts, many of them believing they had reached their journey’s end, that they hastily made camp and staged a dance or fandango by way of celebration. While the festivity was at its height, a band of Indians, which had been hanging on the trail of the emigrants for days, burst in on the party and killed every member. The story developed years afterward from the burned wagons and from the Indians themselves. Within the last quarter of a century residents picked up parts of wagons and pocketknives and found the remains of human skeletons. INDIANS ARE ANNIHILATED Fandango Valley was the scene of many later Indian fights but none so disastrous as this one. Settlers and United States Cavalrymen, working together, retaliated in 1866, when they fought a band of the same Indians and practically annihilated them. Moving of one of the rock mounds and digging in the soil beneath discloses no disturbance of the earth beneath and not even the oldest settler in this locality can give any clue as to their origin nor as to whether they were the work of white man or red. They will probably remain one of the mysteries of the old Emigrant Trail through this section. FORT Bidwell HIGHLIGHTS Mrs. Harry Schadler has been seriously ill at her home north of Bidwell. At this writing she is somewhat improved. A cousin of Fred Ash, Irene Stumblefield, is here from Medford, Oregon, visiting at the Ash home. Mrs. Ella Neasham is visiting at Eagleville this week, with her daughter, Mrs. Charles Nolan. Fred Stanley and wife and baby are here from Walnut Creek, visiting Mrs. Grace Stanley of this place and Mrs. and Mrs. E. J. Sharp, of Long Valley. Mr. and Mrs. R.L. Whitlock, who have been seriously ill at the Modoc General hospital for several weeks since they were injured in an automobile crash, which claimed the life of Joe Oard, are improving. Mrs. Whitlock is able to walk. Two marriage license applications were taken out in the courthouse Monday. Wilbur nay of Davis Creek, Cal., and Luella Neasham, of Fort Bidwell were one of the couples; Pete Anderson and Jean Thomas of the Peterson – Johnson lumber company was the other couple. NEWSY NOTES FROM LAKE CITY Measles seem to have broken out in the Soldier Creek vicinity. We understand the George Heard, Mervin Toney, M. Quimby and Mrs. Josephine Toney families have them. Mrs. Marlyn Quimby was rushed to the General Hospital at Alturas Sunday night suffering with a severe case of peritonitis, we are informed. LOCAL JOTS Davie Grove, Sr., stampeded off the home range recently and journeyed to Davis Creek, where he attended the meeting of the Davis Creek Farm Center. At that place he met J. D. Webb, an old-time friend, whom he had expected. ~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Modoc County, California "The Last Frontier" www.rh2o.com/modoc --- Our outgoing mail is checked by avast! AntiVirus. Avast! Is Free To Home Users.

SURPRISE VALLEY RECORD - CEDARVILLE, MODOC COUNTY, CAL. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 6TH, 1934 BREEZY NEWS NOTES FROM ALTURAS Married in Reno, Nevada, May 31, 1934, Miss Alice Dorris, 22, to Harry Betts, 25, both of Alturas, Cal. Miss Dorris is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. P. S. Dorris, of this place and Harry has a position in the local post office. Born in Alturas, Cal., May 29, 1934, to Mr. and Mrs. Walter Harden, a son Mr. and Mrs. Charles Asher and children, Dorothy Della and Warner Charles, left Sunday on their vacation trip, which they will spend in the Southern past of the State. Frances Leoni and wife made a trip to Woodland last week to visit Felice Leoni, who is in the Clinic at that place. He is improving and expects to be able to be about soon. Will Mapes and wife left yesterday for San Francisco. Will had the misfortune of having a piece of steel fly into his left eye and went there to have it treated. Married last Saturday, June second, in Alturas, Cal., Miss Myrtle Griffin and Eldon Thomas, both of this place. The young couple left Sunday for a short honeymoon trip to the bay region. HERE & THERE IN SURPRISE VALLEY BY? DO YOU KNOW – That E. L. cord, auto and aviation magnate sailed with his family for Europe in their private yacht. He was fleeing from kidnapping treats, which had been numerous within the last six months. It’s a very bad situation when United States citizens take off for foreign lands for protection against America’s nastiest racket. That the gardens all over the valley suffered greatly Saturday night because of a heavy frost? That Mrs. Arch Johnstone is cooking at the Cook ranch near Eagleville? That you can’t beat Eagleville for community spirit and neighborly co-operation? That our State Museums have stationed representatives on Lower Lake to collect a strange and rare specie of mouse that has only recently been known to exist near the Pacific Coast? That Mrs. Guill is a guest at the Mrs. Lyle Cook apartment in Eagleville? That the person who slaughtered the cow – bumper fashion – on the road near Cedarville, knew something of the rudiments of carving hind quarters? That Rev. Vinyard will leave soon for the Conference in Stockton? While there he will perform the marriage ceremony for a young friend of his. And we don’t know of anyone whom we’d rather marry one of our children. That some of the local big game hunters aren’t exactly pleased with the squirrel poisoning plan? And that women are not smart enough to know it? OBSERVATIONS: - Highway men partaking in their daily pause that refreshes at the Square Deal… Mike Seminario blissfully unaware of his sudden soaring popularity with the girls… more speculations on the weather, which is most unsatisfactory… Shorty Hansen – generous – no end enjoying his weekend vacation in Cedarville… Ye Editor – new Home Run King… Real people, Mr. and Mrs. Carr, new manager is of the Surprise Theatre… little M. Gordon Ash who showed us a thing or two about high pressure salesmanship… Mr. Chambers and his chron- grin… Charlie Cummins and his wife - off to Oakland to be present at the Mills College Commencement exercises where Miss Irma will receive her degree in music… what caused that look of naïve whimsicality on Allen McCulley’s face when some one mentioned his going to bed so early Senior Ball night? … and Several Alturas residents took last week’s comment very much on the chin. May we take this opportunity to apologize, Pillsy Willsies? We honestly didn’t think you’d mind! Mrs. I. W. Gibbins and Mrs. L. C. Wesleader, who have been visiting at the home of Mrs. Ella Sloss in Alturas for the past week, returned to their home in Oakland Monday. SNAPPY ITEMS FROM EAGLEVILLE The PONTIERRE FAMILY – numbering four since the arrival of a boy late Sunday night The MORGANS – are reported to have a quite successful combination birthday and graduation party at the Bare Ranch DAWN BUSTERS – slightly droopy-eyed from lack of sleep Mr. AND Mrs. BEN Hudspeth – on their way to Chico after a pleasant visit at the D. L. Grove ranch The SESERTED LOOK – about town due to the general exodus for Sunday’s Farm Bureau Picnic AS HAS BEEN SAID – Roosevelt will be the best President of the United States or he will be the last. And someone else said: "We hang together, or we hang separately." The MINISTER – to whom we all turn in our extremities and our sorrows deserves consideration. Can we not place such a man in a sound position by arranging a salary schedule from, if necessary, a special tax. A man of God can no more live on nothing than can you or I. Think fast and see your city fathers and your Supervisors now. This needs some justly famous Western fast action. FRANK MURPHEY – all business and a mile-wide grin CEDARVILLE VOGUE – in slave bracelet for the young man BILL WEIMER – offering aid to an unfortunate motorist GRAMMAR SCHOOL – graduates, Elma Minto, Gloria Warren, Davie Grove, Ashley Slinkard, Elmer Cook, and Donald Coons will receive the coveted diploma Thursday night at eight o’clock. FARM CENTER MEETING – will follow graduation Thursday night at nine o’clock FRANKIE STEVENS – busier than a cranberry merchant, what with the arrivals and expecteds. Fred STREET – bachelor, since the missus has been in Cedarville. SCHOOL PICNIC – for everyone; probably Sunday in town. Bring your own lunch. OBITUARY OF Mrs. KATE Dunham Catherine Dunham was born July 31, 1859, at Goodyear’s Bar, Sierra County, California. She came to Surprise Valley, September 17, 1870, when she was 12-years old. She has lived most of her life near Fort Bidwell. She was married to Levi h. Dunham in 1878. To this union, were born two sons and one daughter, William Dunham, Johnnie Dunham and Mary Neasham. Her husband and one son preceded her in death. Johnnie’s passing at the age of seven years. She leaves to mourn her passing one son, William Dunham, of Fort Bidwell, California, one daughter, Mary Neasham, of Ellgin, Iowa, also three brothers, James and Joe Conlan of Fort Bidwell, Frank Conlan of Reno, Nevada, several nieces and nephews with a host of ardent friends. She was a kind mother and will be greatly missed by family and friends. She, to the last, held up in her suffering, the same fighting spirit she had maintained through her last two years and a half of bedfast suffering, thinking more of the comfort of those attending her than herself. Funeral services were held at her home, May 30, 1934, Father O’Toole, officiating and the funeral was directed by undertaker, John R. Ballard; she was followed to her last resting place by a large concourse of sorrowing relatives and friends. She died May 28, 1934. Precious darling you have left us – Left us, yes, forevermore, But we hope to meet our loved ones On that bright and happy shore. (1:5) Lenear Whitehead, principal of the Woodland Grammar School and a former resident of Cedarville, was here last weekend renewing his old acquaintances and looking up old-time friends. He was accompanied by his sister, Mrs. belle Moffitt, of New Pine Creek, Oregon. Twenty-seven years have elapsed since Lenear visited his old home in this valley. Mrs. Mattie Foss, of Oakland, is here this week visiting relatives and friends. She is here on account of the illness of her brother, Mode Page. NEWSY NOTES FROM NEW PINE CREEK Joe Wallace and family from Bly visited relatives and friends in New Pine Creek Sunday. They also visited friends at Willow Ranch, where they made their home for sometime. This is their first visit since they left about three years ago. Mr. Wallace has a good position with the Crane Creek Lumber Company at Bly. NEWSY NOTES FROM LAKE CITY Mrs. Kenneth Jacobs is reported as getting along nicely after her major operation at the General Hospital, Alturas, last week. Mrs. Mae Seyferth is caring for little Julene Virginia and Jackie, while Mrs. Jacobs is ill. Miss betty Ward left for Fresno, California, last Thursday. She accompanied her uncle and aunt and Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Stiner, of Cedarville. They all will attend the graduating exercises of Miss Gracie Stiner at Fresno. Mrs. Minnie Heard closed a successful term of school in the Soldier Creek District last Friday, June 1st. All the measles patients are reported convalescing, Edna Darst is the only new case reported this week. Miss Ida Mae Hanks, who has been enjoying a visit with her grandmother, Mrs. Catlin at Eagleville, has been having a treat of measles also. Mrs. Horace Hobbs received the sad news of the very serious illness of a niece at Lakeview. She at once left for that place to help in caring for her. Mrs. Horace Hobbs is with his son, Roy. Mrs. Della Clark has been ill due to swollen glands in her neck. LOCAL JOTS Mr. and Mrs. A. Smith and Mr. Jack Hayden, of Portland, Oregon, arrived here last night to remain for a while to visit with their son, William Wallace Smith, of this place. Dale Davis returned yesterday from Sacramento, where he has been attending the Sacramento Junior College. He will spend his vacation with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert McCulley. Mrs. Mode Page and son Sheldon arrived here last week to be at the bedside of Mode Page, who ahs been seriously ill during the past week but is slightly improved at this writing. Harry W. Stephens, who has been in San Francisco for the past three months undergoing medical treatment, returned to his home at Bidwell last week; he states that his health is much improved. Mrs. L. A. Wheeler, who has been visiting at Stockton for the past month, is expected home today. She will be accompanied by their little grandson, Bobby Fisher, who will spend a few weeks visiting his grandparents. Mrs. Bert H. Simson, who left last week for San Francisco to undergo medical treatment, is reported to be improving and that she will be able to return to her home here this coming week. Mrs. Ernest S. Brown and son, Webster, of Reno, spent Decoration Day with her parents, Judge and Mrs. E. C. Bonner, of Alturas. After a short visit she returned to Reno, but Webster will spend the next few months visiting with his grandparents. Joe Leonard, of Reno, representative of the Hallowell – Jones and Donald Woll buyers of Boston, well known in this valley is the proud father of a brand new son, born to Mr. and Mrs. Leonard last week. William Kimsey, who has been in the County Hospital for the past few months is up and about on the main drag in Alturas and shaking hands with his many Surprise Valley friends, whom he chances to meet. Spry in his walk, he passes the time going from place to place visiting and we might say talking politics, etc. ~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Modoc County, California "The Last Frontier" www.rh2o.com/modoc --- Our outgoing mail is checked by avast! AntiVirus. Avast! Is Free To Home Users.

Quincy Union, Quincy, Plumas County, California 20 April 1867 - Surprise Valley Items. The Virginia Enterprise learns the following items of news from Mr. W.B. Whitmore, who arrived at Virginia on the 31st ult. He comes to make arrangements for the shipment of a sawmill to that region. The greatest depth of snow this winter, in the valley, did not exceed eighteen inches, and this was o the bench lands. Stock has been running out all winter and has done well without being fed. When he left the farmers were plowing and putting in grain. The supposition now is among the settlers that the headquarters of the troops now in that country will be removed from Summit Lake to Fort Bidwell, in the north end of Surprise Valley. The Forty Nine lead, situated on the east side of the valley, is creating some excitement among the settlers. It is supposed to be very valuable silver vein. At Susanville, Honey Lake, there are four or five large wagons awaiting the opening of the Smoke! Creek road, now blocked with snow, in order to pass over in the valley with goods. At present it is impossible to obtain any article in the clothing or dry goods line in Surprise Valley. Not a yard of calico, muslin or any kind of dry goods can be purchased and not even so much as a common gray woolen shirt or pair of socks in the way of clothing. Mr. Ayers, a settler, came in to procure supplies and is offering fifteen cents per pound freight from Chico to the valley. Captain Munson sent out a scouting party in February, which succeeded in surprising an Indian camp and killing some seven or eight warriors. Of late the Indians have committed no depredations in the valley and none have been seen by the settlers for a long time. The people settled in the valley are perfectly satisfied with their prospects and are going at work in earnest to improve their farms and establish permanent homes.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 30, 1934 INFANT SON PASSES AFTER BRIEF ILLNESS The small son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Rinehart, of Long Valley, passed away here last Friday after a brief illness. He was aged about twenty-three months. Funeral services were held from the M. E. Church, Sunday afternoon, Rev. Vinyard officiating. Deepest sympathy is extended to the young couple in the loss of their first born and only child. (1:2) MRS. E. C. COFFMAN REPORTED IMPROVING Mrs. E. C. Coffman, mother of Mrs. Lloyd Ogle, of this city, is recovering nicely from injuries received three weeks ago when she fell and fractured her hip. Mrs. Ogle spent Mother’s Day with her in San Francisco. Mrs. Coffman is a patient at St. Luke’s hospital in the city and will be required to remain there for several weeks yet, although her complete recovery is assured. – Lakeview Examiner EAGLEVILLE NEWS JOTS OF INTEREST BEN Hudspeth and Mrs. Ben – are expected and may by now, be here E. B. GROVE AND FAMILY – in Adin for Decoration Day HEIDI BARBER AND PARTY – scouring the Duck Lake flats for the elusive arrowhead D. L. YOUNG – off to fish a bit RUBY WIMER – with the measles RAY ABRAMS – in town PERCY AND Mrs. AVILLA – here from Likely Vern WHEELER – somewhat agog over the arrival of a ten-pound addition to his family The SENIOR BALL – an amazing good party. Rhythmic dance music, beautiful ladies in no less beautiful clothes, excellent decorations, and a pleasant atmosphere. Congratulations BEN JOHNSON – bracing himself for another extended session at the Patterson Ranger Station BOB SWEET – in a boxcar length sedan CLAY MORGAN – passing the time of day FRANK NOLAN – says he cut his hay to make sure of a rain. It is noticeable that he didn’t miss JOHN Taylor – talking it over at the Groves gate BOB McCULLEY – DONALD COONSE – having trouble with a fish pole wrapping job JOHN ARRACHE – taking a breather between leaps for home in his go-devil flivver. TOM Kennedy – who is seldom seen in these parts of late BUCK WOODS – nickeling the slot machine LOREN MABRIER – defying the weather in a straw fedora LEONA CAMBRON – full of business and places to go now that school is out Jesse STEVENS, BEN CAMBRON, BILL WIMER – and their respective families gave the lost Lake fishing a whirl over the weekend BREEZY NEWS NOTES FROM ALTURAS Mrs. Kenneth Jacobs, of Lake City, Cal., was brought to Alturas Monday by Dr. Kennedy; she was operated on the same day at the General Hospital and is reported getting along nicely. Mrs. Ralph Heryford, of New Pine Creek, is visiting friends in Alturas this week. George Arabolad is reported on the sick list this week, suffering from neuritis. Mrs. Oscar Gibbons is reported ill in a hospital at Oakland. Her many friends are very sorry to learn of her illness. Fred Lybarger, who was injured in an auto wreck a week ago, was able to be moved to his home, west of Alturas and is improving nicely. Jeff Kelly, who has been confined to the hospital since last September was moved to his home Sunday. Mrs. Ollie Roberts and baby moved to Cedarville Sunday. Adrian and Kathleen will join their mother as soon as high school is out. They expect to spend the summer in the valley. Mrs. Miller of Lakeview, Oregon is spending a few days visiting her sister, Mrs. Rose Briles of this place. Felice Leona was operated on last week at the Woodland Clinic. HERE & THERE IN SURPRISE VALLEY BY? DO YOU KNOW – That we would suggest Jess Parman as successor to Colonel Thompson as Modoc’s Father of County History and events? That Lloyd Tripp feels that he is on the spot when it comes to visiting friends in the hospital. It is so obvious, he told us. Grateful Cats – those of Cassie Johnstone’s, for they recently, proudly presented Miss Johnstone with an absolutely new and different generation for her constant care and canned milk. That one should always use discretion when commenting upon anyone in the Valley. Natives are as closely related as strawberries to a shortcake. A complete genealogy of several of the largest clans would be intensely interesting. That Harry Woods was the ideal bridegroom. His I-do’s were clear and distinct, but he was a little red around the ears. That Alturas is ridiculously like the small boy who cries and bewails that he won’t play unless he may have the 1st ups or the largest cut of cake. That the Maurice Rosendahles gave a house warming Saturday night, that was a jolly get-together? There was music and dancing. And there were refreshments and a score of neighbors and friends there to enjoy themselves. That Bill Jacobs, Lake City is a poker player personified? That we hope Max Baer may win his bout, but with a tough battle, which might possibly do him some good? We think he is on the edge of being insipid, but then he doesn’t like us either. That the Cedarville Theatre boasts of a decent vita-phone and recommendable pictures? That Lawrence Young’s car came out of the bath and beauty treatments looking completely renovated? That there is a certain gentleman in Fort Bidwell who is so color blind that he cannot recognize black and white unless they are together on a whiskey bottle. That the unsettled weather has at least caused a renewed circulation of money among the weather prophets. That the younger generation hasn’t such a flock of opportunities awaiting them in Surprise Valley as some people may imagine? It needs more encouragement, understanding and much, much less criticism. "Wise was the man who said, "Inhabitants of perishable domiciles shouldn’t cast missiles."" We extend our deepest sympathy to the recently bereaved young parents, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Rinehart? That Amos Bordwell’s smile is a good lesson to all morbid souls? And what a great affair the Senior Ball was? COL. THOMPSON BURIED SUNDAY Last Thursday, Colonel William Thompson, colorful Modoc County pioneer, Indian Fighter and Newspaperman passed away at his home in Alturas after a few days illness from bronchial pneumonia. His funeral was held in memorial Hall last Sunday afternoon, under the direction of Clifford Harter Post, of the American legion, according to his request. Father O’Toole officiated at the last rites. Those acting as pallbearers were members of the Legion, being Albert and Nolan Smith, L. J. Austin, Jesse Day, Billie Brown and Chester Lowell. The long cortege followed his remains to the cemetery, after a brief service a salute was fired in honor of the pioneer veteran, it was given by the Legion firing Squad. Capt. W. T. Gould acted as chaplain for the Legion and taps were blown by their bugler, Frank Gesford. He was born between Springfield and Bolivar, Missouri, February 2, 1846; his father was Samuel George Thompson; he crossed the Plains with an ox team when he was six years of age; he recalls that trip very vividly; it took five months to make the trip and there was not a word of dissension or a person who left the company from 56 families which started. Colonel Thompson was married in 1869, in august, to Elizabeth Charlotte Shannon. She departed this life march 7, 1919. Had she lived four more months, they would have been married 50 years. There were two children, Asher Thompson, who died of diphtheria as a child and Mrs. Sallie B. Coch, still living. WAS JOAQUIN MILLER’S FRIEND When fourteen years of age, who even at that age could ride and shoot like a man, joined one of the semi-military companies of miners and with them crossed the Cascade Mountains to the Oro-Fino gold diggings, meeting here for the first time the poet, Joaquin Miller, and forming a friendship which lasted till the famous poet’s death. Following the mining expedition, Thompson after a year’s further schooling, associated himself with the Eugene City herald, being printer’s devil and general factotum of the paper of which Joaquin Miller was owner and editor. HAD VARIED ROLE Colonel Thompson’s role in Southern Oregon and Modoc County includes veteran pioneer, Indian fighter, stockman, miner, editor and author. CAPTAIN JACK REBELS He recalls vividly the time the Modoc trouble started. A white girl captive of the redskins. Ben Wright led some soldiers and demanded the girl. The Modoc chief declined. The words were not cold in his throat before Wright shot him. That was in 1868. A couple of years later jack had gathered a group of renegades, some from Modoc’s, approximately one third; some from the Yakima’s in far-away Washington; some from the Umatillas, and one at least, Bogus Charlie, who was raised in central Oregon, by a white man named Bill Phipps. The notorious renegade, Captain jack, with his fighting men, numbering only seventy-one warriors, gathered from various tribes and everyone of them conspicuous for his hatred of the white man, now took refuge with their women and children in the Modoc Lava Beds, on the south end of Tule Lake, just south of the Oregon – California line. Here was staged one of the queerest and most tragic campaigns in western history and one which cost the lives of almost 100 white men, regular soldiers, volunteers and settlers. It is said to be the most costly war in lives and money considering the numbers engaged of any ever fought by the United States outside of the great World War. DISASTROUS TO WHITES It is a fact almost unparalleled in history that during the Indians’ tenure of the stronghold of about six months’ duration, not a single Indian was killed by white men, one Indian only losing his life in attempting to break open an unexploded shell. Colonel Thompson, Captain O. C. Applegate, now of Klamath Falls, and other veteran Indian fighters and frontiersmen, offered their advice, often in vain and the campaign was more or less mismanaged affair, the authorities at Washington and the country in general lauding Captain jack as a hero and tying the hands of the officers in command. FOUNDS MODOC PAPER During the latter part of the nineteenth century, Thompson located permanently in Modoc County and having sold his ranching interests, founded the Alturas Plaindealer. He had lived here ever since and his love for the northern country, embraced in northeastern California and southern Oregon is expressed in all of his writings. (1:4) Mrs. KATE FUNHAM PASSES MONDAY Mrs. Levi Dunham, aged 74 and 10 months and three days, passed away at her ranch home just this side of fort Bidwell, Monday afternoon about 4 o’clock. Mrs. Dunham for the past few years has been confined to her bed on account of invalid condition, however, up till a short time ago she was apparently somewhat better, until two weeks ago she took a relapse and her condition became steadily worse until Monday when she passed away. Obsequies will be held at Fort Bidwell this afternoon at 2 o’clock, where her remains will be interred in the Fort Bidwell cemetery, by the side of her husband, who preceded her to the Great Beyond several years ago. She leaves to mourn her passing one son, W. W. Dunham, of Fort Bidwell and a daughter, Mrs. Ruby ______ in Iowa, also a host of friends. (1:5) FORT Bidwell HIGH LIGHTS Mrs. Mabel Bucher received word that her sister, Mrs. Irene bean of Conler, Washington, passed away at that place last Tuesday. (1:5) Mrs. Kate Dunham passed away at her home Monday, May 28th. (1:5) Mr. and Mrs. Archie Close returned from their mine at Leonard Creek, Nevada, last Tuesday on account of the illness of Mrs. Close, who suffered a heart attack. She is now much improved. Mr. Close states that an investigation is being made and if feasible a dreger will be placed in Leonard Creek for placer mining. Mrs. GRANVILLE HEAD PASSES AT TURLOCK Mrs. Josephine M. head, 49, of the Tegner district, a former resident of the Crows Landing Road, died at her home near Turlock, may 14th, following a paralytic stroke. Mrs. Head had made her home in the Tegner district the past three months. She was a native of Ireland. Besides her husband, Granville A. Head, she leaves her son, Granville W. Head, of Turlock; a sister, Mrs. Dora Sullivan, and two brothers, Timothy and Jack Dundon, all of San Francisco. Funeral services was held in the Shannon Chapel, Wednesday, may 16th at 9:30 A. M. in the St. Stanislaus Catholic Church. Interment in the Holy Cross Cemetery, San Francisco, Cal. – Turlock Journal (3:2) In a social letter to Mrs. Mary Hansen, Mr. Head writes: - "Josie passed away at 9:15 A. M. May 14th; she had a stroke about 10 P.M. Sunday just as Granville, Jr., and I were retiring for the night and Josie was putting out the puppy, I called and said, "Come on Josie and go to bed, we have all got to get up early in the morning’ and she answered and said, "My legs won’t work, come and help me." Jr. and I helped her on the couch, where she went right to sleep and never woke up. Of course, I immediately go the Dr. and trained nurse, but nothing they could do. It is all so terrible and sudden, we cannot realize she is dead. Am writing you because she loved you like her own mother." POPULAR YOUNG COUPLE WED At a home wedding last Friday afternoon at two o’clock at the home of the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Wheeler, of this place, Miss Marcella Wheeler became the bride of Herbert Wood, also of Cedarville. The marriage was solemnized by Rev. Virgil A. Vinyard, pastor of the M. E. Church. A large number of friends and relatives were present to witness the ceremony. Marcella is the youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Wheeler and is a popular student in the high School. The groom is the son of art Wood, formerly of this place. Their many friends wish them a happy and prosperous voyage over the rugged sea of life. INTERLOCUTOR DECREE GRANTED S. V. COUPLE In the Superior Court, Mrs. Susan Vernon, 83, plaintiff in a divorce suit, charging Miles Vernon, 92, with extreme cruelty, was granted and interlocutory decree recently. The Vernons are residents of this valley and were married in Alturas Dec. 31, 1923 and have been separated since November 6th, 1933. NEW PINE CREEK NOTES Mr. and Mrs. Glen McGrew and bouncing baby son were visitors here last weekend. LAKE CITY NOTES Kenneth Vernon’s team of mules attached to a mowing machine ran away one day last week. Results, badly damaged mower and Kenneth sustained a badly skinned hip. LOCAL NEWS Joe, the small son of Mr. and Mrs. John Reynolds, of this place, was quite ill with pneumonia last week, but is now improving. Mode page is reported seriously ill and his condition is considered grave at the time of this writing. He is being taken care of at the home of Mrs. George Penland, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Gillette and Mrs. Mary Prewitt, formerly residents of Cedarville, but for the past few years residents of Folsom, arrived here last weekend to attend the funeral of the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Rinehart. ~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Modoc County, California "The Last Frontier" www.rh2o.com/modoc --- Our outgoing mail is checked by avast! AntiVirus. Avast! Is Free To Home Users.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 23RD, 1934 METEOR FOUND ON BLACK ROCK DESERT FRIDAY WILL BE EXCAVATED & TAKEN TO GEOLOGICAL RESEARCH BUREAUS While prospecting out on the Black Rock Desert last Friday afternoon, William Grobe and Art Van Riper were busily engaged in tracing out a quartz ledge. They stopped at a point where some time in the past an old-time prospector had dug quite a hole in the hillside. Panning and finding out that the ore in the prospector hole was of no value, they proceeded to trace the ledge. Mr. Grobe happened to be looking down a ridge quite a distance away and he observed the formation of the rock and saying to Van Riper, "see that little brown spot over yonder on the hill, well, that’s where this ledge comes out." Tramping over the rough and rugged country, they reached the point in mind and came upon an excavation in the ground from which protruded rocks of brilliant hues of gold, bronze, purple and other pigments, thus furnishing the prospectors with a most beautiful and unusual sight they had seen. On crawling down into the hole, Grobe discovered that the cause of the excavation was due to a fallen meteor. The hole is some six feet deep, seven and a half feet in width fourteen feet in length presents a phenomenon, where the nucleus of molten metal, probably nickel and iron, had made its pathway across the sky with such tremendous force as to bury it deep into the quartz ledge when it struck mother earth. On one side of the hole is a hanging wall of gneiss formation, while the ledge on the other side is of a slate formation. The splash from this foreign mass of molten metal upon striking this ore is presumed to have given the many brilliant hues left on the sides of the hole. From the looks of the samples of rock brought in by Messrs. Grobe and van Riper, it appears to be gold, but the same could be ‘pyrites of iron" (fool’s gold). Taking the rake at which the meteor hit the ledge of quartz, Mr. Grobe believes that the meteor is not buried more than twenty feet beneath the earths’ surface and burned the ground for a radius of about twenty-five feet. Judging from the size of the hole that the meteor left upon entering the earth. It is believed that the size the nucleus weight is between fifteen and twenty tons. Judging from indications about the excavation, Mr. Grobe believes that the meteor fell sometime during the past fifteen months. No erosion of the dirt had dulled the glimmer of the brilliant colors left by the splash of the molten metal. It is rare find, which will be a valuable asset to the U. S. Geological Survey is predicted by many of the local mining men. Messrs. Grobe and Van Riper plan to sell or otherwise dispose of the meteor to scientific research bureaus. This is the largest meteor ever reported, to have been discovered, in this part of the country. EAGLEVILLE NOTES WOODLAND, MAY 19 – Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Whitehead celebrated their fifteenth wedding anniversary at a bridge party and dinner Wednesday night. Several friends gathered at the Whitehead home for the occasion. NOMINATIONS FOR the HALL OF FAME: - Walter HUSSA – who donated a set of signal flags to the combined Eagleville and Cedarville troop BERT SAWTELLE – who bought two tickets for the scout dance with no idea of using either E. R. TYERYAR – lone political office aspirant who lent a hand at the dance HEATH STANLEY – whose paper carried dance ads gratis The LADIES – whose whole-hearted assistance made Saturdays’ dance possible ARGUMENTATIVE GENTLEMEN – who kept their troubles outside CEDARVILLE GENTLEMEN – sporting enormous single-bloom boutonniere of an appealing pink luster Mrs. "BUZZ" GROVE – who showed ‘em how to hook twenty-six in fish – all in one piece The FELLOW – who’ll find a way to produce the ten dollars, needed to complete the Scout Charter quota Mr. and Mrs. Dan Craig, Jr., and children and Mr. and Mrs. Dan Craig, Sr., arrived here recently from Crockett and expect to reside here. Dan, Jr., is now employed in the D. S. Denehy’s Store and the older couple will reside at the Sid Street ranch. We welcome them to our midst. Mr. AND Mrs. JESS Parman FETED ON ANNIVERSARY FRIENDS GATHER TO HONOR PIONEER COUPLE OF 61 YEARS Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Parman, Surprise Valley pioneers were pleasantly surprised with an informal picnic at their ranch near Eagleville yesterday, when a number of their friends gathered to celebrate their 61st wedding anniversary. A delicious luncheon was served and the afternoon was spent in visiting and recalling pioneer reminiscences. At the close of a wonderful afternoon of enjoyment, Rev. Vinyard made some remarks appropriate to the occasion. Those attending were: Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Parman, Mr. and Mrs. Tess Pratt, Mrs. Marie Hawkins, Lois and Aileen, Mr. Joe Bridgeman, Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Cummins, John W. Taylor, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Meyers, Mr. and Mrs. George Hudspeth, Mollie Kistler, Mrs. L. Moore, Gertrude Grove, David Grove, Billie Rauch, Louella Grove, Irwin Grove, Davie Grove, Jr., Jerry Grove, F. J. Powers, Marie Powers, Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Morgan and Zilda Myrtle Finmand, Mrs. Charles Nolan and baby, William G. Parman, Arthur, Etta and Joe Harris, Harold Powers, Clay Morgan, Virgil A. Vinyard, Helen D. Vinyard, Iris Corwin, Corinne, Helen and Violet Vinyard, Orrey and Eva Vaughn, Dick Scott, Mrs. Willis Warren and Betty, Mrs. F. A. nolan, Edna Nolan, Lola Taylor and Mr. and Mrs. Ernest B. Grove. MRS. GRANVILLE HEAD PASSES AT MODESTO First of the week the sad news of the passing of Mrs. Granville head, of Modesto, reached here, which was a shock to her many friends in Surprise Valley. Mrs. Head was well known here and was highly esteemed for her genial and pleasing manner and was a kind and generous neighbor. She possessed rare musical talent and often helped with programs and public entertainments. During the past ten years, they have resided in Modesto. She leaves her husband and one son and a host of friends to mourn her passing. (1:3) AUTO WRECK ON LIKELY ROAD A wreck occurred Sunday morning about 2:30 at Fitzhugh Creek, while returning from the dance at Romero Lodge, when a tire blew out and the car turned over a couple of times. Four boys were in the car and two of them were seriously injured; they were brought to the hospital for medical treatment. The ones in the car were Paul Robinson, Fred Lybarger, Virgil Pratt and Don Reid. Fred Lybarger has been confined to the hospital with a slight concussion of the brain and Paul Robinson had his hand badly cut, the other two were badly shaken up. FORT BIDWELL HIGH LIGHTS Lawrence Lydon left last Thursday for his home in San Francisco. He had been working at the Cow Head ranches for the past five months. Miss Isabelle Santiago, who has been attending State Teachers’ College in San Francisco, returned home last Wednesday for her summer vacation. The Grade Schools closed here last Friday. Graduation exercises were held at the schoolhouse that afternoon. Those graduating from the eighth grade were: Eugene hanks, Norma Conlan, Harold Fulcher, Winifred Baty, Charles Morris, Marjorie Henderson and "Junior" Ash. Congratulations pupils. Mrs. Nora Carlisle of Bieber is here visiting her sister, Mrs. Fred Bucher. Mr. and Mrs. "Babe" Scammon of Westwood are back to Bidwell once more. They are residing at the Arrowhead Ranch north of Fort Bidwell. HERE & THERE IN SURPRISE VALLEY BY? DO YOU KNOW – That the Desert Nomads Love Rhythm That Mr. Charles Cummins broke his toe last week That the Pavilion Dance was well attended by most of the usual dancing crowd? We saw the Lake City elite, the Long Valley five Hundred, the Eagleville Aviator, the Fort Bidwell stags and the Local Masses. That haying has commenced earnestly at the Paul Robinson ranch? That spark plug bombs have caused doubling-up of the heart beats, blanched faces and a good deal of unrepeatable language? That Mrs. Granville Head, a former resident of the Valley, died recently at her home near Modesto? That the proverbial lantern kicking cow has been busy again in Chicago? No lives were lost in that city’s most recent calamity, but 1000 cattle perished, 150 acres burned over, 2000 homeless, and damage was estimated to be near the $8,000,000 mark? That Lois Gooch says, "the Safeway to do business is on Sunday?" (Too late for last week) DO YOU KNOW – That we would rather see a Grammar School Commencement Exercise than one of either High or College? That Ernestine Allenwood delivered her Valedictory with surprising calmness? That England has the most efficient educational system in the world? That Leithead Sweeney and Polly Delmas are in Cedarville again after carpentering for Mr. and Mrs. Claude Heard on their new store in Standish? That Jake Rechsteiner is the World’s fastest beer drinker? That Lindbergh was the 65th person to actually cross the Atlantic by plane? That we can’t decide whether Fred Ash was being studiously stupid or intentionally unintelligent when he so completely disarmed us last week? That George Miller undoubtedly has the best disposition among all the business people in the village? That Sam Insull should pay Alturas a call as quickly as justice recuperates sufficiently to deal with him? And that we honestly wonder whether some of political sprinters will make the finish? Cedarville was treated to a terrific dust storm yesterday afternoon. BREEZY NEWS NOTES FROM Alturas Born in Alturas, Cal., May 19, 1934, to the wife of Francis Ballard, a seven and a half pound daughter. Mother and babe are doing nicely. Mrs. Frank Roby was moved from the General Hospital to her home Friday. She is convalescing nicely after her operation. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Thomas returned from a ten-day vacation, which they spent in San Francisco visiting with their daughter, Mrs. Pearl Wilson, of that city. Sunday evening, Mrs. Eppa Coffman and son, of Likely were coming to Alturas and had the misfortune of colliding with a cow that was crossing the road in front of them and badly damaging their car, but none of the occupants were seriously injured. Mrs. Vecino Lorringer, of Sacramento, left for her home yesterday after visiting at the home of her brother, Will Mapes, of this place and her parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Mapes, Sr., of Canby, Cal. Miss Grace Cook left last week for Oakland; she has been visiting her folks, Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Sharp. Married, Saturday, May 19, 1934, Ernest Oleman and Miss Martha Kramer both of Alturas, Cal.; they were tendered a charivari the same evening. B. A. Chase, who was operated on last week at the General Hospital for appendicitis is improving. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Ballard accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Leon T. Smith motored to Litchfield Sunday to spend the day with Mr. and Mrs. Ballard’s daughter, Mrs. Orlo Bailey and family. Mrs. Jake Gysin has been very ill during the past week with pneumonia, but is somewhat improved at this writing. Born, May 8th, 1934, in San Francisco, to Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Thiede, a nine-pound son – George Alfred NEWSY NOTES FROM NEW PINE CREEK NEW PINE CREEK, ORE., MAY 20TH, 1934 A baby girl weighing 9 ½-pounds was born to Mr. and Mrs. Lurane Hamersley, at Lakeview, on May 7th. Congratulations folks Lloyd Vincent while swinging on a trapeze one day last week was badly hurt. The limb on which the trapeze was fastened broke and he fell on his head knocking him senseless. Loren Croxton was quite badly hurt a week ago last Sunday. The Scouts were getting ready to play ball on the West Side. He was sitting on the railing of a truck, which had a trailer behind it and while turning a corner, he fell backwards from the truck and the trailer ran over him. He received a few fractured ribs and badly shaken up. Mrs. Dan Callahan, formerly Miss Eddie Smith, is visiting relatives and friends at the State line Town. She and her husband will spend the summer at Adin, where Mr. Callahan will help his brother with his sheep. LOCAL JOTS Born in Berkeley, Cal., May 20, 1934, to Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Jackson, a nine-pound son. Mrs. Jackson was Miss Dorothy Miller before her marriage, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George S. Miller, of this place. The small son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Rinehart is seriously ill at the hotel Surprise. The little one was brought in from Nevada last week by his parents and placed under the care of Dr. Kennedy. Lair Gentry, of New Pine Creek, is in Cedarville this week visiting with his sister, Mrs. Heath Stanley. Lair graduated from the Lakeview High School last week. Frank Cramton, A. L. Baty and Dan House were out to the Mosquito Mining District in Nevada last Friday. Good finds are reported in that place and House is reported to have a $40.00 assay in gold from samples sent away for analysis by chemists. ~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Modoc County, California "The Last Frontier" www.rh2o.com/modoc --- Our outgoing mail is checked by avast! AntiVirus. Avast! Is Free To Home Users.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 16, 1934 DEAN WYLIE PLACES 3RD IN 220 YD. RACE AT CHICO MEET Dean Wylie, son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Wylie, placed 3rd in the C.I.F. Meet of Northern California at Chico last Saturday, in the 220 yard race. Dean is the only member of sub-league No. 6 that placed, which entitles him to participate at the meet in Gridley this coming Saturday. There was about three feet distance from the man winning the race and Dean as they broke the string at the end of the race. The 220-yard race was finished in 22.8 minutes. FORT Bidwell HIGH LIGHTS Mr. and Mrs. McBride of Oakland are here visiting Mrs. McBride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Baty. Mr. Sam Combs, an old resident of this place, his son and sister, Mrs. Ramer, of San Francisco, were visiting relatives and friends last Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Johnson of San Francisco have been visiting Mrs. Johnson’s sister, Mrs. Lizzie Schadler of Cowhead. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Dawson and small daughter Betty Lee were here over the weekend visiting Mrs. Dawson’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Hickerson. They returned to their home in Bieber Sunday. Verd Doss has opened the Ice Cream Parlor and will run it through the summer months. Miss Marjorie Hickerson is visiting at the home of her sister, Mrs. Ella Dawson in Bieber this week. Fred Ash and small daughter, Erma, left for Berkeley last week. EAGLEVILLE NOTES Eagleville SCOUTS – are giving a dance the 19th in an attempt to raise enough cash to pay their charter fee to National Headquarters. Hussa’s orchestra will furnish the music. Irvine and Irene Grove, with the assistance of the ladies of the community will see that the chicken supper will be ample and delicious. Your support and presence will be appreciated. The more the merrier. Mrs. LYLE BARBER – dressmaking hurriedly AUTOMOBILE DEATHS – seem to be coming with disconcerting frequency of war time casualty bulletins AND – we have another case for impromptu gallows tree action in California. Quick justice has its good points. DAVIE GROVE, JR. – taking an easy first in the high jump at the grammar school meet in Alturas. ‘BUZ’ GROVE – immensely pleased to see long remembered friends and relatives in the old home town. Mrs. MABRIER – horse-backing for home with an evidently full pail dangling gingerly in a balancing hand. The TAX COLLECTOR – E. B. GROVE – headed for Cedarville YOUNG ROLAND COURTNEY – possessor of a lacerated scalp after an unexpected and damaging drop from a tree. Where do youngsters get their man-sized nerve? SENATOR ‘BUTCH’ POWERS – giving his views on the evident benefit of the Sales Tax to the rural sectors. And giving fair warning that the large centers are out to kill the measure and switching the load back to real estate. The GRAMMAR SCHOOL SEXTET – doing themselves proud for the entertainment of a well attended Farm Center. AND AGAIN – the D. L. groves come in with a hatful of Sunday garnered arrowheads. Alvin Noren will needs look to his laurels. Mrs. FINDMAND – hoeing ‘em down in the family garden. Alice DORTIGNAC – off to San Francisco and vacation The SCHOOL BUS – jammed to the guards on Hi School visiting day. LARIO MIURA – ever friendly Dean Wilson, of Eagleville, was in town this morning attending to business. We understand Dean is retiring from the poultry business. Fulton Heard was down from Lake City yesterday. He and his daughter, Miss Ida have returned to their ranch near Lake City after spending the winter at Willows. ALTURAS NEWS JOTS Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Simpson of Los Vegas, California (as per paper) arrived here Friday evening for a ten-day vacation to Mrs. Simpson’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. John R. Ballard. Dr. C. M. Tinsman of Adin was in Alturas Monday, bringing with him a patient to the general hospital for medical treatment. A stork shower was given to Mrs. Jack Kersey last Saturday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Leon Estes. STALEY D. McCLURE PASSES AT Adin Staley D. McClure, old time resident of Round Valley, near Adin, Cal., passed away at his home at that place last Friday, May 11th, 1934. He was born August 12, 1854 in Wabash county, Illinois. He came West while a young man and made his home in the western part of this county and has resided there ever since. His funeral was held under the direction of Undertaker John R. Ballard, with J. B. Steele, officiating in the pulpit. He was aged seventy-nine years, nine months and one day. He leaves to mourn his passing, his daughter, Mrs. Tom Pratt and family, of Alturas besides other relatives and many friends who have known him for many years. His remains were interred in the Adin cemetery. (1:5) NEWSY NOTES FROM LAKE CITY Measles, seem to be spreading, Mary Hanks, Carrie Garrett, Geraldine and Wilma Garrett and Janet Wilcox have them now. Dr. Kennedy was called to both the Hanks and Garrett homes. We understand he pronounced them yellow measles and anyone having had the black, red or German can have the yellow ones, also so we all may be a "measley outfit" yet. Elder and Mrs. T. E. Griffith went to Klamath Falls last week to perform a wedding ceremony for a niece last Friday evening. This is two men Elder Griffith has given life sentences in the past three months. The Griffiths returned in time for church services Sunday. Mrs. T. E. Griffith received word that her mother had had a paralytic stroke and left immediately for her bedside. LOCAL JOTS Waldo, son of Mr. and Mrs. George Warrens, of this place, arrived here last Friday from Davis, where he has been attending the agricultural college at that place during the past term. Dan Hill, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Hill, of this place, returned home last Friday from Davis, where he has been attending Agricultural College. Mrs. Heath Stanley and daughter, Dona, are visiting this week in New Pine Creek, with Mrs. Stanley’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. U. Gentry. ~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Modoc County, California "The Last Frontier" www.rh2o.com/modoc --- Our outgoing mail is checked by avast! AntiVirus. Avast! Is Free To Home Users.

SURPRISE VALLEY RECORD - CEDARVILLE, MODOC COUNTY, CAL WEDNESDAY, MAY 2, 1934 PIONEER DIES Raymond Ballard, 70, a pioneer of this region, died last Monday at his home in Dorris, California. He leaves a widow and nine children to mourn his loss. For many years Ballard lived in Lakeview, where he drove stage between that point and Klamath Falls. – Examiner (1:1) NEWSY NOTES FROM NEW PINE CREEK NEW PINE CREEK, April 30 – Edward K. Keller is seriously ill at this writing. He and his wife went to Oakland last fall, where his physician advised an operation. Keller said he would rather not have the operation and decided to return home to Pine Creek, where he has been up and around part of the time. Of late his condition became worse and at present he is reported to be very low. Mrs. C. M. Taylor has been very ill and we are glad to learn that she is better. Mrs. T. E. Barns returned the first of last week from Walla Walla, Washington, where she was called to the bedside of her father, H. B. Fletcher, who passed away in that city recently at the age of 79 years. Several people in this community will remember Mr. Fletcher, who lived at Willow Ranch for two years in 1931 and 1932. (1:2) H. U. Mitchell and family were summoned by telegram from Medford last Friday on account of the serious illness of Mrs. Mitchell’s father, Edward E. Keller. COUNTY POLITICS WARMING UP While at the county seat last week, the idle rich along the main drag were busily discussing the possibilities of this man and that, who is aspiring for county offices. From reports we learn that about six have so far stated their intentions of becoming candidates for the sheriff’s job. We’d think that they would pick on something easier. At this time those mentioned are John C. Sharp (incumbent), Arthadis Rachford, Leon Estes, Homer Beeson, P. J. McHugh and Frank D. Harbert of Adin. For the tax collector’s position, we have heard three names mentioned, that of the incumbent, C. A. Ballard, Wade Williams and Harold Morgan. For the assessor’s job John Davis (incumbent) and Guy W. Gooch. For Treasurer of Modoc County, Mrs. Etta C. Pepperdine (incumbent) and the Ed. Heath Stanley of the Surprise Valley record in Cedarville. No applicants for the offices of the county clerk or that of the auditor and recorder except the incumbents, L. S. Smith and Hillard Ballard. For the superintendent of schools of Modoc County, there are two to date, who have officially announced themselves, those being Mrs. Hallie Tierney and E. R. Tyeryar of Cedarville. For the district attorney’s office, Jake T. Sharp, (incumbent), announces himself officially this week. From reports we learn that A. K. Wylie is strongly figuring on casting his derby into the ring for this position. For county surveyor, Will Archer has announced himself as a candidate. While others may be planning on later coming out for offices, we do not have at this time any authentic information regarding who they are or for what offices they will be aspiring. From all indications so far it looks that a spirited election will result. NEWSY NOTES FROM LAKE CITY Measles are here at Lake City. Mrs. Lois Hobbs and little daughter, Josephine and Marie Garrett have them at present. It is to be hoped they can be kept in the Hobbs and Garrett families until school is out, at least. The many friends of William Jacobs are glad to know he is improving at his home here. J. B. Steele, principal of the Lake City School, is planning graduation exercises to be held here Wednesday evening, May 9, at the W. O. W. Hall. The following pupils are to be graduated: Ida Hanks, Geraldine Garrett, Phyllis Hobbs, Fae Vernon, Lois Muzzy, Leroy Daniels, Darrell Vernon and Layton Painter. We regret very much to hear of the very serious condition of Harry Toney at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Toney. Harry is suffering from cancer of throat and face. Mrs. Carrie Garrett came home from Ashland, where she has been receiving medical treatment. Mrs. Ruth Wilcox of Ashland will care for Mrs. Garrett’s home while she is convalescing. Mrs. Della Clark and children are now in Ashland, where Mrs. Clark is taking medical treatment. Fulton Heard and daughter have returned home after spending the winter with relatives in the Sacramento valley. Later – Just as we were closing these notes, we received the sad news that Harry Toney had passed away at midnight last (Monday) night. Full obituary will be in our next week’s items. (1:3) FORT BIDWELL HIGH LIGHTS Miss Audrey Decious of San Francisco was home for a week’s vacation at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Decious. Mr. and Mrs. Whitlock, victims of an automobile accident last week in which Joseph Oard was killed instantly, are improving slowly at the hospital in Bidwell. Their condition was very grave when first brought here. Fulton Heard and daughter, Ida, were here visiting with Mr. and Mrs. Joe Conlan. Mrs. Sessions of Berkeley, mother of Mrs. Ira Ash, is here visiting friends and relatives. The Masons of Fort Bidwell entertained their wives, families and prospective members to a hot tamale dinner last Saturday evening. Mr. Bartmaleter of Willow ranch cooked the dinner, which was a grand success. Card playing and dancing furnished amusement for the evening. The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Tom Wylie passes away last night at 7 o’clock. (1:3) EDWARD KELLER PASSES Edward Keller, pioneer resident of New Pine Creek, passed away at his home at the place yesterday morning. Mr. Keller had been under the doctor’s care for the past year and spent last winter in the bay region under a physician’s observation. During the past two weeks, Mr. Keller had been confined to his bed and his condition was considered grave. Ulcers of the stomach were the cause of his ill health. Obsequies will be held in New Pine Creek today (Wednesday), at 2 o’clock and his body will be interred in the New Pine Creek Cemetery. (1:4) ALTURAS NEWS JOTS Ed Pomeroy had the misfortune to cut the thumb and little finger off of his left hand Monday, accidentally getting it caught in a saw. Mrs. Mabel Johnson has been confined to her home for the past ten days on account of illness. She is somewhat improved at this writing. John Moyo, sheepherder for Homer Beeson, of Davis Creek, was brought to town Saturday suffering from a severe case of tick fever. He is at the general hospital. Married in Reno, Nevada, April 27, 1934, Salve Bue, 46, of Burney, Cal., to Miss Kathleen Hawkins, 25, of Susanville, Cal. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Hawkins, of this place. Elmer Hull of Nubieber, Cal., was brought to the General Hospital here for treatment Saturday. He was suffering from burns, which he received in one of the mills at that place. His case has been quite serious. Born in Alturas, Cal., May 1, 1934, to Mrs. Harold Robert, a nine-pound son. Mother and babe are reported doing nicely. HANCOCK OIL TRUCK GOES OVER GRADE ON BIG VALLEY HILL Another serious accident happened last Friday night, when the Hancock Oil Company truck left the road and went over the grade on Bieber Mountain. The accident occurred on the long grade just this side of the highway maintenance camp, where the road turns off to go to Pittville. The driver, Ed Farrell, had his hand almost severed, while Claire Elliot sustained body lacerations and serious internal injuries. The probable victim of the accident is Vivian Sublette, who had both of her legs broken, a broken hip, and complicated internal injuries. The injured were rushed to the Redding Hospital for medical treatment. BREAKS HIP BONE IN BAY CITY Mrs. L. A. Wheeler of Cedarville received the sad news that her mother, Mrs. E. C. Coffman, who is residing in San Francisco, had the misfortune of falling, after stepping out of an automobile, on a cement curb. The result of the fall was a broken hip bone. Mrs. Coffman is now in a hospital and will be confined to her bed for a period of three weeks. Mrs. Coffman was formerly a resident of Cedarville, having been the proprietor of the Coffman Hotel here for years. She is 78 years of age and the broken hip at this age is a very serious injury. It will take several months before Mrs. Coffman will be able to go about. The main difference about being married and being single is this: a man’s wife has to find his things for him, while a bachelor always know where to find his things – on the floor. LOCAL JOTS Fishing season opened yesterday morning, and with its arrival came the announcement of the birth of a fine 9-pound son to Mrs. Olive Roberts of Alturas on May 1. Sunday morning Thomas J. Wylie, local postmaster, was passing out the cigars, the occasion being the celebration of the arrival of a fine 5-pound daughter, via the stork, on Sunday, April 29th, 1934. John J. Benner, who has been farming with John Dyke, left Sunday for Gerlach, where he has been offered his former position as steam shovel engineer at the gypsum works, 13 miles south of Gerlach. Benner’s family will remain in Surprise Valley, as the "gyp" works will operate only three months. Roll Striplin passed away at his home in Lakeview last Sunday night. He was an old time resident and was well known. He was an employee at the B. and M. Store and was janitor at the high school. He will be buried today. (4:4) Dan Devaney left for Livermore last Friday, where he was called to attend the funeral of his mother, who passed away at that place. (4:4) AUTOS STOLEN That the streets of Alturas is a poor place to leave your car unlocked is evidenced by the theft of two automobiles last Saturday night. The car belonging to Fred Huffman, which was parked in front of the Masonic Hall, was taken. It was later found behind the __. T. Negley warehouse, stripped of all portable accessories. In the back seat was found the charred remains of several newspapers and it is presumed that the papers had been set a fire with the object of burning the car. Another car, belonging to Jack Miller, was also stolen and stripped. It is believed that the same parties are guilty in both cases. EAGLEVILLE NOTES A LA WINCHELL – it might interest you to find that the phantom correspondent is a native of the valley. Which lets out a good many suspects. LOREN MAYBRIER – is reputed to have been the fastest little man with his dukes in the valley until age interfered. FISHING – for some of the boys might easily produce more snakes and pink elephants than fish. BUTCH AND MARIE POWERS – rambling about the picnic grounds at Hat Creek; seeming much pleased with the dedication. The D. L. GROVES AND "UNCLE BILL" Hudspeth –made a strike I the relic line. Forty-odd arrowheads and numerous grinding plates and rocks in one day are not to be sneezed at. YOUNG POWELL – fly casting champ, showed ‘em how to place a fly in the eddies, at a hundred feet when he demonstrated his ability at Fall River last Sunday. LYLE BARBER – chauffeuring Mrs. Barber, Vera Eshom, Carmen Dieguez and Dean Wilson to Fall River for Yellowstone Cut-off dedication. DR. McKINNEY – enthused over Alturas’ new golf course. MORT WEST – in Alturas with Dad Grove. TOM Kennedy – with the broadest grin in the valley. MAX McCARTY – patiently waiting to keep an appointment. PRETTY PINK BUTTONS – with the license safe on the back. Most of which will be worn in the pocket. Jesse STEVENS – moving LEWIS GROVE – also changing abode ~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Modoc County, California "The Last Frontier" www.rh2o.com/modoc --- Our outgoing mail is checked by avast! AntiVirus. Avast! Is Free To Home Users.

Modoc County Record – February 23, 2006 Service for ‘Jette" Rodman A Celebration of Life for Mary Jeanette ‘Jette" Rodman 82, formerly of Alturas, will be held in Alturas Saturday, Feb. 25 at 1 p.m. at the home of her daughter Carol Brocco at 209 N. W. "A" Street. Mrs. Rodman passed away February 14, 2006 in Cottonwood, CA. Donations may be made to Mercy Hospice, 1544 Market St., Redding, CA 96001 or the Luther Burbank Center of Santa Rosa. Jette is survived by daughters Carol Brocco of Alturas and Nancy Rodman of Cottonwood; sister and brother-in-law Martha and Ed Gieb of Kenwood; grandchildren Keith and Beth Weber, Kyle and Gerese Weber, Janet and Michael Morgan all of Alturas; Jeanette and Danna Reagan of Palestine, Texas; Kim and Doug Weland of Fall River Mills and Jon and Heather Arreche of Redding. Also eight great-grandsons and one newborn great granddaughter. ~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Modoc County, California "The Last Frontier" www.rh2o.com/modoc --- Our outgoing mail is checked by avast! AntiVirus. Avast! Is Free To Home Users.

Thursday, February 23, 2006 Looking back is a regular feature of the Modoc County Record, a weekly newspaper published in Alturas, California. The following is transcribed from the February 16, 2006 issue. Looking Back 92 Years Ago – 1914 A NEW FANGLED gadget that runs a washer wringer by motor is responsible for a bad hand injury to Mrs. I.W. Gibbons. After she caught her hand in the contraption she could not get it loose and had to wait until her young son ran to a neighbor’s house to summon help…. The Alturas Chamber of Commerce proposed transfer of the Modoc lava Beds out of the Modoc National forest and into the National Parks Service…. Mayor W. L. Keene and councilman Charles Fitzpatrick terms of office expire and will be up for election on April 9…. It may be that a long drought is nearing an end as heavy rains hit the county. 52 Years Ago – 1954 RALPH “PILLS” Laird and Ed Elliott are two charter members of the Alturas Fire Department that is now 41 years old and will celebrate its annual Fireman’s Ball here Saturday…. The nation has a surplus of beef and how that surplus can be promoted will be the subject of a panel talks here Friday night…. The first snow of the year arrived this week. 1954 is turning out to be an exceptionally mild year weather wise…. A cast for the play “Finder Creepers” at Modoc High School has been selected by Mr. Patrick Tignor and includes; Wayne Kramer4, John Surmeir, Dick Carlsberg, Bob Stratton, Marty Wilcox, John Paul McKenney, Walter Mohr, Virgie Simpson, Phyllis Hinshaw, Sue Williams, Joyce Fuller, Delores Steward, Molly Ann Wilson and Barbara Ford. Pills Laird was a druggist and lived across the field from our house. Once we were pheasant hunting in Tulelake. The party consisted of my dad, Pills and Guy Young, and myself. On the return trip back to Alturas, Pills sat in the front passenger seat; dad drove and Guy and I reclined in the rear seat. Pills was pretty deaf, and my dad yelled at him to find out if he had unloaded his shotgun. Pills said that he thought so but would check it. He did by pulling the trigger and blew a pretty good sized hole in the roof of our Dodge sedan. After the noise had abated Pills asked dad if we had a tire blow out, and if we did we had better pull off the road quickly. He was pretty amazed when we showed him the hole in the roof. As I have often said, you can always tell a Modocer, but not very much. See you all again next week. Ron morgan

JOHN THOMAS DOYLE John Thomas Doyle, fondly known as JT, passed away Saturday, Feb. 11, 2006, in Sacramento, at the age of 76, with his family at his side. John was a descendant of Irish immigrants who settled in Milford around 1860. He was born in Susanville, Aug. 11, 1929, to parents Clem and Dorothy, who had started an automobile business just four years earlier. The 81-year-old Ford store was John's passion. He loved to make car deals. A graduate of Lassen High School in 1947, John attended the University of Nevada at Reno and later joined the United States Army where he served as a corporal in the Military Police. He married Carol in 1953 and soon after they were stationed in Panama. JT hired on tough with a group of guys who enjoyed the out-of-doors. John spent many seasons fishing mountain streams, hunting on Skedaddle Mountain, and bird hunting in the valley. John most often enjoyed his time with the family at Silver Lake where he untangled fishhooks and encouraged eager water skiers. Winters found him de-icing cars and loading ski racks at Lake Tahoe. Over the years, John served on the Ford Dealer Advertising Council, was a past president of the Susanville Rotary Club, a past exalted ruler of the Susanville Elks and was elected to two terms on the Lassen Union High School Board of Education. John is survived by his wife of 53 years Carol; son Jeff; daughter-in-law Page; grandsons Spencer, Alex and Parker, of Granite Bay; daughter Jenny, of Granite Bay; son Randy and his wife Heidi; granddaughter Sydney, of Carmichael; and brother Phil and his wife Carol, of Rossmoor. A memorial service will be held 11 a.m., Friday, Feb. 24, 2006, at the United Methodist Church in Susanville. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to the Cancer Center in memory of John Doyle at the Sutter Medical Center Foundation, 2800 L Street, Suite 620, Sacramento, CA 95816, suttermedicalcenter.org. Lassen County Times – February 23, 2006 Betty Cameron Betty Cameron, 75, passed away Saturday, Feb. 11, 2006 at a local care facility in Klamath Falls. Betty was born to Cue and Mildred (Bullock) Chastain on Feb. 24, 1930 in Clayton, Okla. Betty moved to California as a young girl and would live in various places in Oregon and California including Lakeview, Alturas and Eureka before settling in Keno. She married Theodore DeWitt in 1947. They later divorced in 1969. She would later marry Roy Cameron in 1973 in Eureka, Calif.; he preceded her in death in 1985. Betty loved real estate and was the owner and principal broker at Keno Realty for the last 15 years. She was even conducting real estate transactions when health forced her into an assisted living facility. She also enjoyed making ceramic and porcelain dolls and had an extensive collection of mold for that purpose. Her crafting talents also included Native American beadwork. Betty was also fond of her family, especially her grandchildren of which she was proud of her three grandsons serving in the U.S. Marine Corps. Betty was a member of the American Board of Realtors. Survivors include her sons and daughters-in-law, Eddie and Tricia DeWitt of Klamath Falls, Pat and Bubbles DeWitt of Chester,Calif., Mike and Deb DeWitt of Lakeview; daughter, Elisabeth DeWitt of Klamath Falls; grandchildren, Kerri and Chris Young of Redding, Calif., SSGT Cody DeWitt and his wife, Brandy of Oceanside, Calif., Trinity and Clinton Logan of Lemoore, Calif., LCPL Drew DeWitt of Camp LeJeune, NC., Bradey DeWitt of Klamath Falls, Melody DeWitt of Scottsdale, Ariz., PFC Brandon DeWitt of Yuma, Ariz., Arriana DeWitt of Klamath Falls; great-grandchildren, Levi, Nashowda, Brayden, Tanner, Ayden, Anna and Bode. Special friends, Carol Monson and girls and Amber Dawson, Sister, Marion Higgins of Keno. She was preceded in death by her husband, two sisters and a brother. A Tribute service will be held on Friday, Feb. 17, at 1 p.m. in the Chapel at Klamath Memorial Park. Interment will follow. A Viewing will be at Eternal Hills Funeral Home on Thursday, Feb. 16 from 3 to 7 p.m. Memorial contributions in the memory of Betty may be made to High Desert Hospice, 2894 Greensprings Dr., Klamath Falls, 97601. Lassen County Times – February 23, 2006 Modoc County Record – February 23, 2006 Beulah Clark Blevins Beulah Clark Blevins, 90, a life-long resident of Modoc County, CA. and former Alturas City Treasurer, passed away February 18, 2006 in Klamath Falls, OR. Her services will be held today, February 23, at 11 a.m. at Kerr Mortuary Chapel in Alturas. Immediately following the service, friends are invited to gather at the Alturas Elks Lodge on Main Street. Beulah was born December 6, 1915, in Adin, California, to George Munroe Clark and Edna Wayman Clark. Her early years, with the passing of her mother, were spent with her grandmother, Rilla Taylor, in Adin, CA, and at the family ranch in Fitzhugh Creek, south of Alturas. Beulah graduated from Modoc High School with the class of 1934, and from the Reno Secretarial School in 1936. In 1937, she married Allen Blevins from Likely, CA. They had two children, Stephen Allen and Robert Dean. Beulah worked for the California Public Service Company as a secretary for eight years. She then went to work for Lambie and Molatore Accounting for 10 years. In 1960, she was elected as City Treasurer for the City of Alturas, serving for 18 years in that capacity. She retired in 1978. Beulah was a member of Beta Sigma Phi sorority in Alturas for 45 years. She was also a member of the Business and Professional Women of America, and served as Den Mother for Alturas Boy Scout Troop #32. She enjoyed her yard with her many flower gardens, was an excellent cook, and loved to go camping throughout Modoc County and the Nevada and Oregon desert. Beulah especially enjoyed visiting with her many Modoc friends and also meeting new people. She was a true "people person." Her husband, Allen Blevins, son Stephen Blevins, and sister Pauline Ash, preceded Beulah in death. She is survived by her son, Robert Dean Blevins and wife Marlene, her grandson Steven Blevins and great-grandson Calvin Blevins, all from Klamath Falls, OR; niece Genie Smith and husband Don, nieces Athena Killenbeck and Eugenia Smith of Alturas, CA. Memorial donations may be made to the Alturas Elks Lodge or the Modoc County Historical Society, 600 So. Main St., Alturas, CA 96101. Roland E. Smith Roland Eugene Smith, known as "Rolly" to his friends and family, passed away on February 11, 2006 at his Alturas home. He was 65. Born in Alturas, CA to Irene and Gene Smith on August 25, 1940, he was raised in Alturas and graduated from Modoc High School with the Class of 1959. He entered the U.S. Army just out of high school and served during the Berlin Crisis while stationed in Germany. Rolly began his survey career working with Wickenden Engineering in Alturas. He later worked for McIntire & Quiros where he started in Ukiah, CA and later was sent to Hawaii with the same company. He worked on the Big Island of Hawaii then on Kauai. His son Robert being born on Kauai. Rolly loved Hawaii. His career spanned over 30 years, and he did "very well" with positions that called him to travel and live in other parts of the country, while building such projects as a copper refinery in Texas, a Taconite, iron/ore plant in Minnesota, and a nuclear power plant in Michigan. Mr. Smith spoke "eloquently" as a Bechtel representative before the Nuclear Regulatory Commission explaining an error in the containment building and how it could be corrected at a time when the NRC questions were arising about the facility. Mr. Smith also worked for the U.S. Forest Service in Alturas. Rolly had always maintained his residence in Alturas over the years, even though he worked in various parts of the United States. Due to poor health, he spent the last part of his life living in Alturas during his retirement. He enjoyed tending bar at he Niles Hotel and the Alturas Lance Lounge. For the past three years, his wife Carol provided the comfort and care he needed to keep him at home. He was preceded in death by his mother in February 1995, his father in November 2002, in addition to many close friends. He is survived by his wife Carol of Alturas; son Robert Smith of Hawaii; granddaughter Alexandria Smith of Hawaii and grandson Elliot Smith of Hawaii; step-daughter Sheryl Phillips of Redding; step-grandson George Phillips of Alturas, CA; step- grandsons Lucas Stafford and Marcus Stafford of Portland; and step granddaughter Casey Stafford of Alturas, CA. At Rolly's request, no services will be held. Katherine Cecilia Quigley Graveside services for Katherine Cecilia Quigley, 83, of Oroville, CA will be held Thursday, February 23, 2006 at 10 a.m. at Memorial Park Cemetery in Oroville. Katherine was born September 1, 1922, in Astoria, Oregon to Orin and Margaret Medley. She married Earl Quigley and the couple lived in Jewell, Oregon, then in Alturas for 15 years, moving to Canby, CA. where they ranched, logged and owned a Texaco gas station. Katherine worked at Modoc High School while rearing her three sons. They moved to Oroville in 1971. After raising her sons, Katherine returned to college to pursue a nursing degree. She became and Licensed Vocational Nurse and served faithfully at Oroville Hospital for 25 years. Katherine enjoyed gardening, traveling and was an avid Sacramento Kings Fan. Most of all she loved to spend time with her family, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Katherine is survived by three sons: Larry Quigley of Modesto, Jerry Quigley and wife Marsha of Phoenix, AZ and Earl Quigley and his wife Marlene of Oroville; one sister Dorothy Harris of Oregon; five grandsons Dennis, Jeff, Darin, Glenn and Garrett Quigley; one granddaughter Julie Quigley, 15 great-grandchildren. Arrangements are under the direction of Scheer Memorial Chapel. Remembrances may be directed to the Quigley family at 1123 Grand Ave., Oroville, CA 95965. Valorie Lynn Orner Services for Valorie Lynn Orner, 32, of Anderson, CA., were held Friday, Feb. 17 at Allen & Dahl Funeral Chapel in Redding. Valorie died Saturday, Feb. 11, 2006, in Redding as the result of an automobile accident. Born May 8, 1973, in Los Angeles, she lived in Modoc County from 1998 to 2001, before moving to Redding. She worked for Cascade Union Elementary School District in Anderson, for the past three years. Survivors include husband Mike; daughters Lilly and Kylie, both of Redding; brother Westly Bentley of Napa; and mother Chrissie Bentley of Napa. Memorial contributions may be made to the Valorie Orner Memorial Fund at any North Valley Bank branch. Condolences can be posted at www.allenanddahl.com. Arrangements are being handled by Allen & Dahl Funeral Chapel in Redding. Interment was at Whiskeytown Cemetery. ~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Modoc County, California "The Last Frontier" www.rh2o.com/modoc --- Our outgoing mail is checked by avast! AntiVirus. Avast! Is Free To Home Users.

Quigley, Katherine Cecilia Katherine Cecilia Quigley. Graveside services for Katherine Cecilia Quigley, 83, of Oroville will be held Thursday, February 23, 2006 at 10 a.m. at Memorial Park Cemetery in Oroville. Katherine was born September 1, 1922 in Astoria, Oregon to Orin and Margaret Medley. She married Earl Quigley and the couple lived in Jewell. Oregon then in Alturas for 15 years moving to Canby, California where they ranched logged and owned a Texaco gas station. Katherine worked at Modoc High School while raising her 3 sons. They moved to Oroville in 1971. After raising her sons Katherine returned to college to pursue a nursing degree. She became an LVN and served faithfully at Oroville Hospital for 25 years. Katherine enjoyed gardening traveling and was an avid Sacramento Kings Fan. Most of all she loved to spend time with her family, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Katherine is survived by, three sons: Larry Quigley of Modesto, Jerry Quigley and his wife Marsha of Phoenix, Arizona and Earl Quigley and his wife Marlene of Oroville; one sister Dorothy Harris of Oregon; five grandsons Dennis, Jeff, Darin, Glenn and Garrett Quigley; one granddaughter Julie Quigley, 15 great-grandchildren. Arrangements are under the direction of Scheer Memorial Chapel. Published in the Chico Enterprise-Record on 2/22/2006. ~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Modoc County, California "The Last Frontier" www.rh2o.com/modoc --- Our outgoing mail is checked by avast! AntiVirus. Avast! Is Free To Home Users.

I have a request from a man who wants information about: Robert John Graham, Davis Creek Born 1850 Wife Ida P. (Howard) Could anyone tell me if this gentleman owned "Willow Ranch" in Davis Creek.? He was a Justice of the Peace, worked on Irrigation Projects, was a Lawyer, and potato farmer. Thanks, Monica Lawson, Director of Schminck Museum, Lakeview

SURPRISE VALLEY RECORD - CEDARVILLE, MODOC COUNTY, CAL WEDNESDAY, APRIL 25, 1934 ONE KILLED, TWOINJURED IN AUTO WRECK CAR FAILS TO MAKE CURVE ON ALLENWOOD GRADE A serious wreck occurred Monday at the Allenwood grade, three miles north of Cedarville, when the sedan driven by Joseph Oard of Fort Bidwell left the road and went over the grade. From the appearance of the tracks it seems that Oard was making the turn and hugging the bank, when at a point the front wheels straightened out and over the embankment the car went. Landing on its right fender some 38 feet after leaving the road, the sedan then hit on its radiator and went end for end for a distance of 46 feet, then landing on its side with a force that rolled it over on its top. Mr. Oard was accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Whitlock of Fort Bidwell and from where they lay on the ground it is thought that as the car first hit on its side, the doors were thrown open, flinging them from the automobile. Mrs. Whitlock fell face downward. She received severe hip bruises as well as several minor lacerations about the body and legs. Mr. Whitlock was injured internally and received minor lacerations about the face. John Henry, who was coming from Lake City, was attracted to the scene of the wreck by hearing Mrs. Whitlock calling for help. He immediately came to town for Dr. Kennedy, who went and rendered first aid to the injured. Examination of Mr. Oard’s body disclosed that his back was broken in two places, ribs torn loose, pelvis bone broken, right wrist broken, left femur bone broken and a number of lacerations about the head. Mr. Oard was a Civil War Veteran, residing in Modoc County most of his lifetime. He was past 93 years of age. The car was completely demolished. Mr. and Mrs. Whitlock were taken to the Fort Bidwell hospital, while Mortician Lloyd Tripp took charge of Oard’s body at the local undertaking parlors. No arrangements have been made for the funeral at this time. (1:6) HEADING YOUTH ACCIDENTALLY SHOOTS SELF WITH 22 PISTOL PLAYING WITH WEAPON, SENDS BULLET INTO BRAIN Shocked and saddened, the community here learned of the accidental shooting of George Freeborn last Saturday afternoon. Finding a .22 pistol in the front yard, George was snapping and playing with the pistol with his brother Eldon for a time. Eldon went into the house and a moment later heard a shot. He ran out to see what had happened and found George lying near the house with a bullet hole in his temple. He immediately carried his brother into the house and ran to the nearby Goodwin ranch for aid. Lawrence Goodwin went for Dr. Kennedy, while Mrs. Goodwin went to the side of the injured lad. He died 30 minutes afterwards. How the accident happened, or where the pistol came from is still a mystery. The track of the bullet showed the little fellow had pointed the gun at his temple and snapped the trigger. George is the youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. John Freeborn, being born at McCloud, Shasta County, October 24, 1924. He died at the young age of 9 years, 6 months and 28 days. The funeral took place Monday afternoon, with Rev. Virgil A. Vinyard officiating. Interment was in Cedarville cemetery. (1:2) CARD OF THANKS We wish to express our thanks to our many friends for their deep sympathy and the lovely flowers during the death of our beloved one, George Freeborn. – Mr. and Mrs. John Freeborn, Mr. and Mrs. R. E. McCulley, Mr. and Mrs. O. La Point, Mrs. Alice Dibble. ALTURAS NEWS JOTS Harold Vandervoort received word Monday that two of his sisters and one of his brothers had been in an auto wreck and all seriously injured. He left immediately for Merced to be with the family. Clarence Sluder passed away at the General Hospital, Sunday morning, after a long illness of heart trouble. His remains will be sent East for burial, where he has relatives. (1:1) Born, April 23, 1934, to the wife of Amos Hoyt, a 9-pound son Mr. and Mrs. Oscar La Point of Graeagel, Plumas County, were in Cedarville Monday, attending the funeral of their nephew, Georgie Freeborn. The four-day old babe of Mrs. and Mrs. Jake Derner of Alturas passed away at the county hospital on April 21st. (1:2) Alturas COWBOY WINS TITLE AT RED BLUFF RODEO RED BLUFF, April 22 – Perry Ivory of Alturas today won the bronco riding title in a closing event of the tenth annual Red Bluff Round Up. Five thousand spectators watched the show, held in a rainstorm. EAGLEVILLE NOTES POOR SPORTSMANSHIP – shown by some spectators at the Alturas track meet. Another of the many places where encouraging words are the order of the day and the Bronx cheer is decidedly bad form. HORSESHOES – the Bare Ranch’s version of chess. And can they call their shots! LAWRENCE YOUNG – finds, to his amazement, that his car will not swim, run on its top, nor turn a very good cartwheel. PETE SEMINARIO – pole vaulting like one possessed. The rubber legged hi jumper – from Adin, who showed the boys a thing or two. The first of May – is about a month late, this year. Why Not – organize a rifle shoot? Shooters could sign up, pay a two-bit fee, and then shoot for the pot. Using, of course, their own rifles. STANDARDS – of pay production keep going up. Cedarville amateurs, who deserve much credit for their work on staging, lighting, make-up and direction. ALVIN NOREN AND FAMILY – with the inevitable day’s haul of arrowheads. E. B. GROVE – off to a pre-dawn start for Oakland. Mrs. Grove expects to return with him sometime near the end of the week. Mrs. EMMETT POWERS – also leaving for Oakland You’d be surprised – to know who writes and writes well, the mystery column. Mr. Cummins – extending jovial greetings to friends about town. FORMER RESIDENT PASSES AT Reno John H. Wood, 66, who formerly engaged in ranching in Surprise Valley, in northern California, died yesterday at a local hospital, where he was taken for treatment about a week ago. He had been in failing health for sometime. He was a native of California, and came to Reno to reside about 15 years ago. He was a member of the Modern Woodsmen of Reno. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Belle Wood; two daughters, Mrs. J. R. Games of Reno, Mrs. R. E. Hugo of San Francisco; two sons, John L. Wood of Los Angeles, Charles Wood of Long Beach, California and two sisters, Mrs. Alice McMurray of Big Pine, California and Mrs. Fannie Drouillard of Santa Rosa, California. Private funeral services were held at the Ross-Burke Company home chapel, with Rev. Brewster Adams officiating. Interment was made in Mountain View Cemetery. (1:3) HERE & THERE IN SURPRISE VALLEY BY? DO YOU KNOW – What became of wet years, Technocracy and Hoover boosters? That Jack and Virgil Benner seem to have settled down into the routine of the usual Surprise Valley farmers? That Big Sage reservoir, recently surveyed, has a water level one-foot lower than it had last September? That Curtis Vernon from Lake City was in Cedarville Sunday sporting a snappy model T Ford roadster? That the road from Menlo to likely by way of Long Valley and Blue Lake is open and in fairly good condition? That it is futile to argue with Davie Grove Sr. – particularly on the subject of married life? That 75 per cent of the young women swear either constantly or occasionally? Today one seldom hears an oath from a woman over 30 and we prophesy that grandmothers in two or three generations will lack some of the dignity and charm of our own grandmas’. That the local dances are beginning to be patronized more by the older people? It may be politics, but nevertheless we like it. That we laugh up our sleeves in genuine old glee whenever we see a fox terrier in a baffling situation? Serves then right, for they have made us terrifically uncomfortable. That the myriad aphids that have descended on the crops here are beginning to present a serious problem to farmers? That Surprise Valley needs a hospital, an ambulance, and a telephone system? That there’s a good opportunity offered to young people under 19 in the contest sponsored by the bank of America? The topic "What Will the World Be Like 30 Years Hence?" covers a multitude of excellent points, any of which could be developed into the basic idea of the essay. The prizes are generous and worth any amount of effort. That C. O. Scott, popularly known as "Abe", died recently in Reno? He was well known here years ago, when he and his wife, Fannie Coppersmith Scott, resided at Fish Springs, between Surprise Valley and Reno. (4:4) That it is behooves any parent to gossip maliciously about other people’s children? So few mothers and fathers know as much about their own families as does the general public. That this is the weekend of weekends for members of the High School orchestra? They plan to leave Friday for Chico, where they will compete in the orchestra contest. That the "Absent - Minded Bride-groom" presented by the Grange, played to a good house Saturday night? That Negro ghost stories are the funniest? And that Buck Hill says "All the tight places aren’t in Scotland!?" BORROWED CAR IS FOUND BY PEACE OFFICERS Orvis Hill, who has been working at the L. L. Herren ranch in Nevada for sometime, was in Cedarville last Saturday night. Orvis was offered a job at Knot Creek and thinking that he could make more money at that place, he decided to go out and look the situation over. Having no means of transportation, he borrowed the Chevrolet coupe belonging to George Woods of Vya, Nevada, which was parked at the High School gymnasium, without the permission of the owner. When the dance ended, Mr. and Mrs. Woods discovered their car was missing. Taking Everett Cavin, local constable, Woods started to Denio, Oregon. Just this side of Denio, they came upon Hill, who had run out of gas. He was brought back and taken to Alturas Sunday. His preliminary hearing will be held tomorrow before Justice W. E. Armstrong. Mrs. Sarah Adams BREAKS SHOULDER As we go to press this morning, we learn of the misfortune of Mrs. Sarah Adams, elderly Eagleville matron, who slipped on a rug, fell and broke her shoulder at the home of her daughter, Mrs. M. R. Kennedy of this place. Mrs. Adams has passed the four-score mark and the injury at this age is serious. It is sincerely hoped she may recover. The funeral of Joseph Oard will be held in Fort Bidwell this afternoon. ~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Modoc County, California "The Last Frontier" www.rh2o.com/modoc --- Our outgoing mail is checked by avast! AntiVirus. Avast! Is Free To Home Users.

SURPRISE VALLEY RECORD - CEDARVILLE, MODOC COUNTY, CAL WEDNESDAY, APRIL 18, 1934 HERE AND THERE IN SURPRISE VALLEY BY? DO YOU KNOW – The mileage of a clock? One with a 12-inch dial circumference travels approximately one mile in seven years. Figure it out yourself. That Clyde Gooch is getting more western everyday? He takes two horses along now. That we saw Chet Bordwell engineering a mammoth Buick coupe through Cedarville Sunday? Lots of room beside him, ladies. That Van De Grift should suggest levying a tax of 25 cents on all persistent say’ers of "Is my face red?" And one whole dollar for "Come-up-‘n-see-me-sometime" ers! That so far as we’re concerned, Daniel Whitehead Hicky has as much style in his work as any of the present day poets? That Mrs. Wade’s father, Mr. Dusenbarry, climbed to the highest point on the mountains near Eagleville on Fourth of July and hoisted a flag? Hence Dusenbarry Peak. IN AND AROUND the CHILDREN’S CORNER – Dick Scott and Elmer Allen playing Injun on hobby horses… Lois Gooch playing house… Doc Sweeney with his short pants and his bottle (all he lacks is a perambulator) … Bill Gooch in a game of post office… Esther Smith and Margie Hickerson having a rollicking good time in a borrowed Ford Truck… Melton Allen on the job as a detective… Roy Golden misses supplying the CWA with mud pies… Randolph Gaustad surrounded by dollies and girlies… Tommie and Audrey planning to get married when they get big… Margaret Powers showing the rest of the kids some new games she learned in Redding… Ferne Jones almost in tears over her vaccination… Albert Erramouspe – small lad from the country, in Cedarville once a week to see Mrs. Robinson’s little girl… And Freda Skillman, who says: "Of all the colors I’ve seen, red is the baddest ones; I mean to have it right on my head (So lots of people call me Red). We know a man who likes to tease whose head is bald as my bare knees I’ll tell him soon – and then I’ll run – that red hair’s better than havin’ none!" EAGLEVILLE NOTES UNCLE Jesse Parman – is the personification of the Southern planter of Civil War days – besides looking the part he has the dignity, courtesy and kindly humor of the born gentleman. LYLE BARBER – three door prizes on three tickets. That’s batting a thousand per cent. F. L. DRAGOMANOVICH – fuming over finding his name spelled with a "t". JACK GROVE – satisfying curiosity finds that the rifle was invented in 1498. FLINT – is harder than steel while obsidian is comparatively soft. Nevada – if our guess is good, is part of the oldest strip of the present north America. The LAWRENCE YOUNGS – called away suddenly due to death of relative in San Jose. (1:2) WHAT – happened to the tennis court idea in Cedarville? After all it is hardly reasonable to expect youngsters to sit down in front of the business houses and whittle to keep out of mischief. SALESMEN – thicker than the spring crop of flies. JOHN ARRACHE – sporting a ferocious stubble of heavy black beard. GRANDMA CONNELLY – shepherding her favorite grandchild thru vaccination. DR. Kennedy – always a favorite with the older youngsters has become a bug-aboo to the little ones. BILL DOSS – and his engagingly friendly freckled grin. MRS. Joshua STRIEF SUCCUMBS AT LAKE CITY HOME FRIDAY LARGE ATTENDANE, LOVELY FLORAL OFFERINGS AT FUNERAL (From the Lake City News) Death has again visited our little community and taken from us our beloved friend, Mrs. Ida Mary Strief. About 18 months ago, Mrs. Strief was stricken with that much-feared malady – Cancer – it taking the form of cancer of the liver. All that loving hands and skilled physicians could do was done to stay the ravages of this disease, but to no avail, and the poor, tired spirit left this life for the Great Beyond on April 13, 1934. Ida Mary Stussey was born at New Glarus, Wisconsin, September 18, 1877 and departed this life April 13, 1934, at the age of 56 years, 6 months and 25 days. She was married to Joshua Strief at New glarus, Wis., March 7, 1895. To this union was born LeRoy Fred Strief and Nellie Barbara Anderson of Lake City, California, and Robert Jacob Strief of Modesto. All of whom survive her. She also leaves to mourn her passing her loving husband, Joshua Strief of Lake City and three grandchildren living in California. A mother, Mrs. Anna Stussey of Madison, Wisconsin; two brothers and one sister, all living in Wisconsin. Mr. and Mrs. Strief came to Lake City in 1902 and have made their home here ever since. Mrs. Strief was saved and united with the Lake City Baptist Church in 1907, of which she has been a very faithful member, being church clerk for over 15 years. She was active in all church affairs as long as she was able to attend. She was also active in all civil affairs. She held the office of secretary in the Lake City P. T. A. and was trustee of the Lake City school up to a short time before her passing, when she tendered her resignation, being too feeble to attend to the business as she thought it should be. She was at one time Overseer of the Cedarville Grange, and was still a loved and honored member. The funeral was held at the Baptist Church. Elder T. E. Griffith preached a beautiful sermon from the 14th chapter of St. John. The choir of the Cedarville M. E. Church sang and Rev. Virgil Vinyard offered the prayer. Mrs. Strief was our friend and we loved her. Always kind, loving and true, a loving neighbor and a generous friend. Her passing will be keenly felt by all who knew and loved her. To the loving ones left behind, who so tenderly loved and cherished her, we extend our heartfelt sympathy. Goodbye, dear friend, may god be with you ‘till we meet again. (1:3) ANOTHER DERBY IS SHIED IN the RING FOR SUPERVISOR OF 2ND DISTRICT Alfred K. Sweet, local dairyman, tosses his hat in the political ring this week. Mr. Sweet has announced himself as Candidate for the Office of Supervisor for the Second District of Modoc County. He was born Lake City and has lived in Surprise Valley all his life, making his home near Cedarville. He graduated from the S. V. Union High School with the Class of 1907 and holds the honor of being the oldest graduate of the school. Being a rancher and dairyman, he knows the needs and conditions as they exist. He is competent for the office to which he aspires and if elected will no doubt make a good county official. OBITUARY FOR GRANT WARREN Willis grant Warren was born in Eagleville, California, August 6, 1868, to one of the earliest pioneer families of this valley, Mr. and Mrs. George Warren. The greatest part of his life has been spent in this community. For a number of years he was engaged in the butcher business, where he readily made friends with all of the children, who though now grown, have never forgotten him. Later years, he was engaged in farming on the ranch that was his boyhood home, where fruit trees that are standing in full bloom today were planted by grant while still a boy. On December 20, 1902, he was married to Dora Barnett and became the devoted stepfather of two children, Gertie and Wilson Barnett. In 1916, the son was called to the home Beyond. The daughter has remained near the home that her stepfather made so welcome to her. To this union was born four children, two sons, Willis and Harold and two daughters, Gloria and Marjorie. He also leaves to mourn his death four grandchildren, Wilson, Dorothy and Norma Slinkard and Betty Warren. There are also five living sisters and three brothers, Mrs. A. N. Slinkard of Eagleville, Cal., Mrs. Van Fossen and Mrs. Johnson of Fresno, Cal.; Mrs. Birdie Bryant of Martinez and Mrs. Joe Dowden, of Princeton. The brothers are: Charlie and Judd Warren, of Visalia and John Warren of Butte County. He died April 10th, 1934, at the age of 65 years, 3 months and 4 days. We might compare his home to an oasis on the desert, where every passer-by was welcomed with a hospitality such as few others than our pioneer friend was capable of showing. His hospitality will long be cherished and his many friends from far and near will miss his cordial greeting. A precious one from us has gone, A voice we loved is stilled; A place is vacant in our home, Which never can be filled. God in his wisdom has recalled, The boon his love had given. And though the body slumbers here, The soul is safe in Heaven. (1:5) ANOTHER PIONEER PASSES Died in Sacramento, March 29, 1934, Silas S. Garrett, the youngest son of the late Thomas H. and Phoebe Garrett. Death came during sleep, following two days illness. Silas was born and raised at Lake City and spent the greater part of his life in Surprise Valley. In his young manhood, he was married to Miss Mary Wilson, also of Lake City. Three children was born to them; the only son, Conrad, passing of appendicitis when but a young lad. There survives his passing the devoted wife, Mary L. Garrett, to daughters, Mrs. Birdie Harriger of Gridley and Mrs. Naomi Sterling of Sacramento, three granddaughters, two brothers, George and Milton Garrett, two sisters, Mrs. M. L. Fitzgerald and Mrs. Gertie Bucher, also a number of nephews and nieces. The funeral was held in Sacramento, the body being cremated at his expressed request. (1:4) ALTURAS NEWS JOTS Dr. and Mrs. P. W. McKinney and son returned to their home in Alturas last week, after spending the past four months in Chicago, where he has been specializing in surgery. Mrs. Flora Asher returned to her home Friday, after being away for the past six weeks receiving medical treatment. Her health is much improved. FORT Bidwell HIGH LIGHTS Clarence Decious has become one fine vaquero since he left for Big Valley. Anyway, leave it to Clarence – he knows plenty good old "camp-fire" tales. NEWSY NOTES FROM LAKE CITY Mr. and Mrs. Earl Daniels and family were New Pine Creek visitors Sunday at the home of Mrs. Daniels’ father, Stonewall Vernon. Mrs. Harry Toney and Mrs. Bide Steward went to Alturas Sunday to visit Harry Toney, who is very, very ill in the General Hospital. Harry is to be moved home this week if possible. Warren Baty has been very sick at the General Hospital, Alturas and he may have to be taken to a hospital below for further treatment. Born at Modesto, California, Saturday, April 14, 1934, to Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Strief, a son. NEWSY NOTES FROM NEW PINE CREEK Frank Alexander Sr., and his son, Frank Junior, arrived from Oakland, Calif., where Frank Sr., has been employed by the Oakland Tribune and his son has been employed for several weeks. Frank Sr., is very busy putting in his garden. He has one of the finest gardens spots in the country. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Carlson were visitors at Morris Dick’s the last weekend. They make their home at Westwood. Mrs. Carlson was formerly Miss Boneta Dick. Mrs. J. A. Smith, wife of our Joe, the butcher, ran the shop while Butch was at Willow Ranch. He left orders for her not to scrub the shop, but just like a woman, she did it anyway and made other improvements while her husband was away and has the shop looking fine. Honorable J. F. Burgess will be presented with a 50-year button on Thursday of this week by the Masonic lodge at Lakeview. Mr. Burgess is at present one of our farmers. He was formerly a U. S. Land Office agent, a former school teacher and a general all around good, honest, upright, highly respected citizen as well as a Master Mason. Mrs. Martin Hamersley and children arrived from Klamath Falls, one day last week to pay a two-week visit at the Guy Hamersley home. Martin is still one of the Southern Pacific section foreman. ~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Modoc County, California "The Last Frontier" www.rh2o.com/modoc --- Our outgoing mail is checked by avast! AntiVirus. Avast! Is Free To Home Users.

Herald and News – Klamath Falls, Oregon Beulah Clark-Blevins Beulah Clark-Blevins, 90, a lifelong resident of Modoc County and former longtime treasurer for the city of Alturas, died Feb. 18, 2006, in Klamath Falls. Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Kerr Mortuary in Alturas followed by a gathering at the Alturas Elks Lodge. Eternal Hills Funeral Home in Klamath Falls is in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Clark-Blevins was born Dec. 6, 1915, in Adin to George Munroe and Edna (Wayman) Clark. Due to her mother preceding her in death, her early years were spent with her grandmother Rilla Taylor in Adin and at the family ranch at Fitzhugh Creek south of Alturas. She graduated from Modoc High School in 1934 and from Reno Secretarial School in 1936. In 1937, she married Allen Blevins from Likely. They had two children, Stephen Allen and Robert Dean, and she worked as a secretary for California Public Service Co. for eight years. She next worked for Lambie & Molatore Accounting for 10 years. IN 1960, she was elected as treasurer for the city of Alturas, serving in that position for 18 years until retiring in 1978. Mrs. Clark-Blevins was a member of Beta Sigma Phi in Alturas for 45 years and Business and Professional Women of America. She served as den mother for Alturas Boy Scouts Troop No. 32. She enjoyed her yard and her many flower gardens, was an accomplished cook, and loved to go camping throughout Modoc County and to the Nevada and Oregon deserts. She especially enjoyed visiting with her many friends and meeting new people. Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law Robert Dean and Marlene Blevins of Klamath Falls; grandson Steven Blevins of Klamath Falls; great-grandson Calvin Blevins of Klamath Falls; nieces Genie Smith and her husband Don, Athena Killenbeck and Eugenia Smith of Alturas. She was preceded in death by her husband; son Stephen Blevins; and sister Pauline Ash. Memorial donations may be made to Alturas Elks Lodge or Modoc County Historical Society. Published Tuesday February 21, 2006 Gertie Mae Cornell Gertie Mae Cornell, 81, Alturas, died Feb. 16, 2006, of natural causes in Alturas. Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday in O'Hair & Riggs Funeral Chapel in Klamath Falls with Pastor Joe Scronce officiating. Private interment will be at Malin Community Cemetery. Mrs. Cornell was born Jan. 16, 1925, in Madisonville, Tenn., to Samuel Wilson and Fronia (Avens) Freeman. The family moved to Prineville, where she attended a one-room school house until the eighth grade. After the death of his father due to cancer, she continued living in Prineville and, when she was 16 years old, she went to work at various jobs to support herself, mostly as a waitress. She later became a bartender and restaurant cook. At 18 years of age, she was married and had a son, Howard Stephens. However, the marriage ended in divorce and she married John Miller in 1946 and had a son, James, and a daughter, Rose. They were living in Bend when, after 11 years of marriage, that marriage also ended in divorce and she moved to Klamath Falls. She next married Dan Cornell and went to work as a cook in the Merrill Cafe. The last 20 years, prior to her retirement, she worked as a bar maid in the Yukon Tavern in Tulelake, where she also lived. Mrs. Cornell enjoyed making fruit cakes and canning beets and carrots. Survivors include her son James F. Miller of New Carlisle, Ohio; daughter Rose Cantrell of Tulelake; brother Wilson Freeman of Burley, Idaho; grandchildren Roy Cantrell and Chris and Andrew Miller; and nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her last husband, Dan Cornell; son Howard Stephens; brother Frank Freeman; sisters Avie Birdsong and Nellie Payne; and son-in-law Billy Cantrell. Published Tuesday February 21, 2006 ~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Modoc County, California "The Last Frontier" www.rh2o.com/modoc --- Our outgoing mail is checked by avast! AntiVirus. Avast! Is Free To Home Users.

SURPRISE VALLEY RECORD - CEDARVILLE, MODOC COUNTY, CAL WEDNESDAY, APRIL 11TH, 1934 HERE AND THERE IN SURPRISE VALLEY BY? DO YOU KNOW: - That ranch breakfasts consisting of steak, gravy, hot biscuits, jam, fried potatoes and mugs of coffee will stay with you until noon? Orange juice and toast are food and drink for the snacker. That choosing between Hallie Tierney and Bud Tyeryar for Superintend of Schools is no simple matter of voting without previous deliberation? That only five people really know who writes this column? (Well, maybe!) That the tick fever serum should be taken by everyone this year? There seems to be no particular area to which the pests confine themselves as they have in previous years. And scientists are reporting that the fever germ may be carried by any variety of tick, which rather disproves the old theory of the spotted specie being the only spreader. That when they speak of a woman being well informed, it means she’s on a party line. Where Walter Cambridge and his wife are? We never see them. That there are no Japanese, Chinese, nor colored families in Surprise Valley. That Jim Hill’s hobby must be nightmarish automobiles? Casey henry’s – girls; Keith Heryford’s – renovating old clocks and mowing machines; Mrs. Ed Hill’s – giving enjoyable dinners of great savor? That the very last thing Jesse Strotts did before he hopped into his automobile to go on his trip South was to prune a small tree? Cedarville grammar School trimmed Lake City neatly in a game of baseball last Friday? That Charlie Cummins never would raise his voice against a lady’s? That anyone who puts anything over on Prof. Smith has to get up yesterday? That the biggest faux pas during the week was made when we called someone’s grandfather an old hypocrite and didn’t realize we were talking with the grandson until some good friend doubled up in a fit of coughing? Then – a hasty departure! How little men understand women? They have to. Dr. Liberty H. Bailey, for so many years dean of the college of agriculture at Cornell University, is reported to have said in an address to freshmen, "When you go home at Christmas time, you will discover that father and mother dress, talk and act queerly. They will be the same good parents they were before you came to college, but it is you who will have changed. In spite of your effort to keep them away they’ll want to come to the campus Commencement Week; and when they arrive at the train you will be still more embarrassed than you were at Christmas time because of their appearance, language and habits. "Of course, they’ll want to see the whole campus, and you will try to find excuses to avoid taking them. If you feel that way bring them to the dean. He’ll count it a great honor and privilege to show the Cornell Campus to the wonderful parents of such a son." There are few people, if any, who have seen all of the beauties and curiosities in Surprise Valley and we can’t imagine a more enjoyable way to spend a warm Sunday than to tour about and see the country. There’s Hayes Canyon, Big Valley, Vya, Cowhead, Nut Lakes and a score of other places of interest that would be well worth your time. A couple of scientific magazines have explained the queer rock formation to be found at Nut Mountain by saying they are petrified mud balls – worn smooth and round by time and the elements, all of which is very disappointing to curio collectors – or just simply "the nuts." DEAN WILSON IS MINUS END OF FINGER AS GUN GOES OFF Dean Wilson, Eagleville’s prominent poultry man, rancher and fur farmer, is minus the end of his second on the right hand. seeing a bluejay in his chicken yard, Dean goes in the house and picks up his 22-rifle by the end of the barrel and in some way the gun was discharged while taking it off the rack and caused the injury to his hand. He immediately came to Cedarville and Dr. Kennedy dressed the injured digit. Jesse STROTTS AND WIFE DEPART Probably one of the most colorful persons in Cedarville, no other than Jesse Strotts, is being greatly missed by many locals this week. "Dog gone it", has been taken with him to Escondido, where he and Mrs. Strotts will reside during the coming year, basking in the sunshine of Southern Skies. They left for their home at that place and the best wishes of a host of friends follow them to their new home. EAGLEVILLE NOTES O. D. VAN NORMAN – is reported to have attached his flivver to a fence post with some violence a week or so ago ORVAL FINLEY – and his humorous account of Gerlach gun play of a year ago DEAN WILSON – hammering out minstrel music – and having difficulty with shot perforated index finger BALD MOUNTAIN – alive with shorn ewes and wildly bouncing lambs NEAR PANIC – at third inoculation clinic. The youngsters are becoming gun-shy GRANT WARREN – is understood to be dangerously ill Joe SCOGLIO – bronzed Italian well known to many in the valley, writes that New York State is not in very good shape from a working man’s standpoint ALVIA Adams – star visitor at the Bare Ranch. Spring! BUTCH POWERS AND ALVIN NOREN – deep in politics and range rights WHEN – a man fishes that isn’t news but – when a man comes looking for a man that is news. E. B. Grove picked a speckled trout off his front lawn the other day. Alive and kicking SORROW – for the passing of Grant Warren is tempered somewhat by the fact that he lived his life as a man should. How many of us will be so sincerely missed? (1:2) A SUCCESSFUL COLUMNIST – we are told take pains to notice everyone and tread on no one’s toes. WHO’S NEXT – for School Superintendent? SMALL POX – vaccination clinic next Monday morning DR. Kennedy – will inoculate those who have a third shot for diphtheria serum coming, at his office in Cedarville. GRANT WARRENS OF EAGLEVILLE EXPIRES WITH HEART TROUBLE Grant Warrens, Surprise Valley pioneer rancher of the Eagleville section, succumbed to a heart attack at his home near that place yesterday (Tuesday) afternoon at 3 o’clock. Mr. Warrens was aged about sixty-four years, and has spent practically all his lifetime in this valley. Known for his generosity and many noble traits of character. Mr. Warrens had a host of warm friends, always giving and sharing and helping his neighbors and friends in every possible way in the community in which he lived for so many years. He leaves to mourn his passing his widow, Mrs. Dora Warrens, five sisters, Mrs. Frankie Johnson and Laura Van Fossen, of Fresno; Bertie Bryant of Tulare County, Mrs. Dolly Dowden, of Princeton, and Mrs. Lottie May Slinkard, of Eagleville; three brothers, John of Butte City, Judd and Charles, of Visalia; four children, Gloria, Marjorie, Harold and Willis Warrens, of Eagleville. Funeral services will be held at Eagleville tomorrow (Thursday) afternoon at two o’clock, Rev. Virgil A. Vinyard, officiating. (1:3) MISS ONA BIGELOW REVEALS MARRIAGE TO Westwood MAN Miss Ona Bigelow made known her marriage to Ellsworth W. Scammon on August 4th, 1933 at Carson City, Nevada. They were accompanied by Mrs. Oliver Vetter, sister of the bride. Mrs. Scammon is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. L. S. Bigelow of Susanville and is a graduate of the local grammar and high schools. Ellsworth Scammon is the son of Mr. and Mrs. E. G. Scammon of Westwood, and attended junior college here. He is now studying law at the University of California from which he will graduate next year. The young couple are well known in Lassen County and most popular of the younger set. – Lassen Advocate BIRTHDAY PARTY Miss Maxine Hill entertained a number of her young friends last Saturday afternoon, the occasion being her 14th birthday. All had a most enjoyable time. ALTURAS NEWS JOTS Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Niles returned to their home last week after spending the winter in Arizona and other places of interest. Their many friends are glad to see them back home once more. Mr. and Mrs. Edwin S. Pickard of Adin were Sunday visitors in Alturas. Mr. Pickard is the editor and publisher of the Adin Argus. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Ash of Bidwell spent Saturday visiting with their daughters, Mrs. Lucille Briles and Miss Roma Ash. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Cantral of Loyalton were houseguests of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Morgan last week. They returned to their home Monday. SIX GOOD RULES When we work let us keep our interest in it and make it pleasurable. When we play, let us enter into it for all it is worth without regard for anything else. When we rest and sleep let us turn the mind and body loose and let them do what they will. Learn to rest the mind by leaving the mind alone. When we think, let us make a decision and carry it out. If we decide incorrectly, it can be reconsidered later. When we are very tired, let us not permit a temporary or extreme emotional reaction to drive us into an act that will have permanent results. We must keep our attention on one thing at a time. In the end, skill counts more than hurry in saving energy. DO YOU KNOW – That there are no female lightening bugs. The female is a glowworm. That the male mosquitoes do not bite; only females do. That the railway beetles flashes a red light on its tail and a green light on each side of its body? That the bee travels an average distance of 43,776 miles to gather one pound of honey? That the favorite of skunks is bumblebees and yellow jackets? That all white cats bred from white stock are deaf. That the body of no wild elephant dying a natural death has ever been found. That there is a new species of animal, the tigon, bred from a lion and a tiger? That the first mule in America was bred by George Washington? That monkeys have been trained to read simple words of three letters? That the only known animal that does not drink water is the gemsbok, a South African antelope? That the Alaskan Indians insert a wick in the throat of the candlefish and thus illuminate their huts? That a jungle-born lion or tiger is easier to train than one born in captivity? That all animals except man and monkeys are natural swimmers? PET DOG AND FATHER SAVE BABY Susanville – Due to the quick thinking and presence of mind of his father, Mark Anderson, Devon Anderson, 2, is alive today. In company with his brother, Theran, 3, Devon wandered away from his home yesterday afternoon in the direction of Susan River. When his father and mother missed home they started in search. Near the river they were greeted with the information that Devon had "fell in the river." After a short search the frantic father found Devon floating unconscious in the water with his pet dog, Cubby, attempting to bring the body to shore. Deciding that medical attention could not be found in time, Anderson applied artificial respiration, and after working ten minutes succeeded in restoring him to consciousness. Dr. C. I. Burnett, who was later called, paid tribute to the father for his quick action and declared that had he first attempted to seek medical aid, he would have probably have been to late. The youth is fast recovering from the shock and the accident. Mrs. Jesse Strotts informed us that her nephew, Grant McMillan, died recently of pneumonia at his home at Escondido. He attended school at this place and will be remembered by many. He was aged about thirty years and leaves his father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. H. McMillan and brother Johnny. (3:2) NEWS NOTES FROM NEW PINE CREEK Mildred Buhl, whole playing at the Kelly Creek School had the misfortune of breaking her collarbone. Mrs. Pearl Steward was very ill recently, Dr. Everett was called, who had her taken to Lakeview, where she remained for a few days and we hear that she is better at this writing. Tom Kennedy, Leithead Sweeney, Trilma McCulley and Audrey Doss spent Sunday viewing the Ice Caves in the Modoc Lava Beds. Mr. and Mrs. Somer Beeson, of Davis Creek, spent Sunday in Cedarville visiting with relatives and friends. LOCAL JOTS Pol Delmas and "Doc" Sweeney left Monday morning for Standish, where they will erect a bungalow for Mr. and Mrs. Claude Heard, who have recently purchased and taken charge of a grocery store at that place. NEWSY NOTES FROM LAKE CITY Warren Baty is quite ill with flu at this writing Little Raymond Coughan is ill with pneumonia at his home north of Lake City. Mr. and Mrs. Al Hotchkiss and sons, Cedric and Justine of Fallon, Nevada are visiting with friends and relatives in this community. Bide Steward, Myron Quirk, Luther and Kenneth Vernon, Albert Vernon and Wes Polander are shearing sheep in the Eagleville vicinity. Miss Marian Carter returned home from the General Hospital, Alturas, Sunday. Marian is feeling extra well and hopes to be ready for school next Monday. "Backward, turn backward, oh Time on your way" make us the giddy girls of our yesterday, so sang Mesdames Everett Hill, henry Miller, and Arthur Ward when they met together the first time in twenty-two years at the beautiful home, "Cozy Cottage Inn" of Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Ward, Sunday, April 8. The meeting was a complete surprise to Mrs. Miller and Mrs. Hill as they were not expecting either to be present, Mrs. Hill did not even know her friend of long ago was in Surprise Valley. Neither could find any change in the other. Their hearty laughter and good natured banter took each back as girls again and they forgot for the day, the problems of mother and womanhood. Other guests present were Mr. and Mrs. John Leonard, Mr. Everett Hill and son, Lyle, Miss Jessie May Miller and Vivian Steward. Mrs. Miller is the daughter of Mr. John Leonard and has been spending the winter visiting at his home. FORT Bidwell HIGH LIGHTS Sam Baty of Adel, Oregon, was a business visitor in Fort Bidwell Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Starkey, formerly of this place, are now located in Susanville conducting a grocery store. ~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Modoc County, California "The Last Frontier" www.rh2o.com/modoc --- Our outgoing mail is checked by avast! AntiVirus. Avast! Is Free To Home Users.