Reno Evening Gazette August 3, 1935 Front Page; Column 7 FIVE LOSE LIVES IN COLLISION OF TRUCKS NEAR ALTURAS ALTURAS, Cal. Aug. 3--In a head-on collision between two trucks five miles west of here last night, five workmen were killed and five others narrowly escaped death. TRUCKS MEET The dead: Jack ASHER, 40, Alturas. Clarence CHANCE, 36, Alturas Harold ALLRED, 30, Alturas. Wesley POLANDER, Lake City, Modoc county. Roscoe CONKLIN, 21, Cedarville, Modoc county. The men were riding aboard a contractor's truck en route to Alturas from a road construction job at Canby, west of here, when their machine collided with an eastbound meat truck. Loose boards on the latter pierced the entire length of the truck bearing the workmen, decapitating ALLRED and causing almost instant death to the others. DRIVER UNHURT. Don Gray, driver, and three others on the construction truck were unhurt, as was Lester VERNON, driver and sole occupant of the other vehicle. Coroner, J. P. KERR of Modoc county ordered an inquest. Janece Carter Streig streig3@aol.com _http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~jcstreig/_ (http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~jcstreig/) "Genealogy is life in the past lane." Family Names: Amidon, Bogue, Buffington, Carter, Chapman, Darrow, DeHart, Dodge, Eaton, Elwood, Fairbanks, Fell, Firby, Grout, Hudson, Kelsey, McCracken, Mott, Painter, Reynard, Rodabaugh, Shottenkirk, Slaughter, Smith, Spencer, Stockdill, Swan, Trafton, Wollenberg, Wollenlurge, Woodbury, Wright, Wullbrandt

SURPRISE VALLEY RECORD, CEDARVILLE, MODOC COUNTY, CAL WEDNESDAY, JUNE 7, 1933 FORMER ALTURAN DRINKS POISON BODY INTERRED IN ALTURAS CEMETERY SUNDAY William Meyers, Jr., Alturas young man, son of William Meyers, Sr., of Oakland, last Thursday afternoon went into the bathroom where he was rooming at Redding and later came out and told those present that he took a drink out of the wrong bottle and that he was going to lie down and take a long sleep. The bottle contained carbolic acid. It has not been determined if he took the drink with suicidal intention or accidentally; he died an agonizing death during the night. His remains were brought to Alturas Sunday by ambulance and the funeral was held from the Kerr Chapel that afternoon. (1:6) J. E. NILES HONORED AT 80TH BIRTHDAY J. E. Niles was the guest of honor at a dinner party May 28th given by his daughter, Mrs. Merle Dolezal and husband, John Dolezal at their home, commemorating Mr. Niles’ 80th birthday. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. E. S. Pickard, Mr. and Mrs. Vet Niles, of Adin, Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Summers, Mr. and Mrs. William Frailey, Scotty Hutton, Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Niles and the host and hostess. Mr. Niles is one of the best known pioneers in northeastern California, attaining prominence in the Odd Fellows’ lodge and as a hotel man, the Alturas Hotel Niles being established by him. Several years ago, Mr. Niles sold his hotel intending to retire, but work is instilled in his bones and he purchased the Alhambra theatre of which he is now proprietor and Mr. Dolezal, manager. – Plaindealer DEATH OF SURPRISE VALLEY MATRON Died in Oakland, Cal., May 30, 1933, Fannie Elizabeth Simpson-Barber, beloved wife of L. J. Barber of Eagleville, Cal.; loving mother of Mrs. Echo S. Roos of Sacramento, Mrs. Barbara Van Harlingen of Oakland and Earl Simpson of Los Angeles; sister of Mrs. Earl Clover of Sacramento and Mrs. J. B. Pyles of Pomona. She was a native of California. Funeral services were held Thursday, June 1, at 10:30 A. M. at the Fruitvale Chapel of Clarence N. Cooper, Fruitvale Ave, at E. 16th St., Oakland, Cal. (2:2) Born May 16, 1933, at Rio Vista, Cal., to Mr. and Mrs. Fred Stanley, a daughter, - Nellie Louise Stanley Ival A. Barber and father, of Eagleville, returned last Friday from Oakland, where they had been to attend the funeral of Mrs. L. J. Barber, who passed away at that place on May 30th. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 14, 1933 Mrs. Emma Betts and grandson, Ralph Cavin, arrived here last week from Sterling, Kansas and will be here for a time visiting with Mr. and Mrs. Everett Cavin. Cressler Robinson, Warner valley stockman and rancher was in town today attending to business matters and visiting with his father, Attorney B. B. Robinson, of the place. Miss Marie Espil, who has been attending Armstrong Business College, in Berkeley, for the past term, returned home last week to spend the summer vacation with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Martin Espil, of this place. Miss Ina H. Stiner and mother, Mrs. Jessie Stiner of Porterville, accompanied by Miss Gracie Stiner, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Stiner, of this place, arrived here Monday to spend their summer vacation visiting relatives and friends. Miss Gracie is a student in the Fresno State College. Marjorie and Betty Stevens have returned to the south after a few days visit with their mother and father, Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Stevens. Mrs. George Gerald has been visiting in Cedarville with her son and family, C. E. Stevens. Mrs. A. R. Johnstone, accompanied by her daughter, Mrs. Joe Moosa, arrived from Winnemucca last week. Mrs. Johnstone has been visiting with her daughter for the past three weeks. EDGAR MILSAP KILLED AT SUSANVILLE SUSANVILLE YOUTH IS CRUSHED Edgar Milsap, prominent Susanville youth, was killed there instantly last Thursday, while loading logs for the Lassen Lumber and Box Company. He was 21 years old. Milsap was working at the Willard’s Camp of the Box Company and was struck by a falling log. His chest was crushed; the accident occurred shortly after 1 o’clock, p. m. (4:3) REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS Transfers for the month of May. Reported by O. D. Morgan, title Service and Notary Public. Laurence McHugh to Mrs. Alice Hawkins, Lease, 240 acres North of Alturas. John J. Potter to Elmer Lorenz, Deed, Lots, town of Lookout. Avis Morrison to Herself and Family, Declaration of Homestead, Alturas Resident. Fred Reynolds et al., to Pleasant Mining Company, Deed, Willow Ranch. Lester L. Tyrell to Ralph L. Holmes, Deed, 670 acres, South of Adin. Ralph L. Holmes and wife to John C. Cummings and wife, 760 acres, south of Adin. Marie Powers to Herself and Family. Declaration of Homestead, near Eagleville. C. A. Higgins, Jr., to Himself and Family, Declaration of Homestead, Northeast of Adin. John Wall to A. E. Sweeney and wife, Deed, Alturas lots. Lake Shore Company to U. S. A., Deed, 80 acres, North of Davis Creek. U. S. A. to Walter Criss, Patent, 320 acres, North of Lookout. Rebecca Jane Derevan to Joseph Derevan, Deed West Alturas Property. Same to Mabel Pratt, Deed, West Alturas property. Same to Addie Cannon, Deed, West Alturas property. Same to Joseph Derevan, Deed, West Alturas property. Same to Mary Close, Deed, West Alturas property. Same to Anna L. Derevan, Deed, West Alturas property. Same to Phillip Derevan, Deed, West Alturas property. Same to Lenora Fisher, Deed, West Alturas property. Same to Alice Toreson, Deed, West Alturas property. Agnes Gould to Gerald Gould, Lease, 480 acres, North of Lookout. William M. Spolek, Deed, 55.2 acres, Tule Lake Section. Florence A. Mullins to Herself and Family, Declaration of Homestead, Cedarville residence. Annie E. Duke to Royal E. Williams, Assignment of Certificate of Purchase. A. E. Martin to W. T. Owens, Deed, 320 acres, Tule Lake Section. Mrs. Barbara Beyrele and daughter of Oakland is here visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred E. Bush for a few weeks. Sid Street left for Oakland last Friday, where he was called to the bedside of his wife, who recently underwent a serious operation at the Peralta Hospital there. The operation was successful, but we are informed that there must be another operation and that Mrs. Street is in a critical condition. (THE OBITUARY FOR JOHN R. BONNER WAS NOT IN THE PAPER OF JUNE 7TH OR JUNE 14TH) WEDNESDAY, JUNE 21, 1933 BERT LIZEE MEETS WITH ACCIDENT GOES THROUGH AIR 33 FEET: SLIDES 90 FEET AND STOPS Yesterday afternoon, Bert Lizee, of the local quarantine station and party narrowly escaped death or serious injury when the Buick coupe Lizee was driving left the culvert in front of the F. E. Bush place, one mile south of town and skidded sideways for over seventy-five yards, then going over the embankment into Deep Creek. From where the car left the highway to the place where it landed in the creek was thirty-three feet or more and after landing, it slid to a stop some ninety feet further on in the creek bed where it came to a stop. None of the occupants of the car were injured, except for minor bruises and a shock. The front axle, head lamps and other paraphernalia about the front of the machine was badly wrecked. Eighty-four feet of fencing was taken out by the force of the coupe and it is thought by those who witnessed the wreck that the heavy wire fencing saved the occupants from being killed. A. K. Sweet and another man were there at the time of the wreck. The cause of the wreck is blamed to that of the rear tire going flat and speed. Mr. H. C. Tuttle, formerly of this place, but now located at Gilroy called on the Strotts family last Saturday. He drove over Saturday from Burney Falls where he is on vacation with friends. He returned the same day. He hopes to make a longer stay next time. MRS. ARNEL AND SON HELD TO ANSWER Mrs. J. A. Arnel and son, Oral, charged with tearing down and removing two houses in the former Arnel homestead property, southeast of Alturas to Lake City, were given a preliminary hearing Monday and held to answer in the Superior Court. Bail for two was at $500. James Porter and Attorney Oscar Gibbons signing for the same, so the two were released. – Plaindealer MARRIAGE ANNOUNCEMENT The record is in receipt of the announcement of the marriage of Miss Melmoth Lavina Stanley and Floyd C. Emig, at Calistoga, Napa County, Cal., June 11th, 1933. The bride is the only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Stanley, of Berkeley, Cal., and a cousin of ye editor. The RECORD extend congratulations to the newly weds and may they live long and prosper. J. P. Seminario is in San Francisco this week where he is receiving medical treatment. John Stewart, formerly of Surprise Valley, arrived last week from El Cerrito and is spending a couple of weeks here visiting his sons, Lee and Jim. Lassen Mail: Mrs. Inez Hatch went to Marysville Wednesday where she joined her mother, Mrs. Webb Spalding, sister, Miss Cora Spalding and son Freddie Hatch, who will spend a month in Los Angeles and the remainder of the summer in Cedarville. Fall River Tidings: Otho Stewart returned to his home in Cassel, Thursday morning from the bay region, where he has been for sometime, because of prolonged illness. R. F. Neasham of Manteca is here this week visiting his mother, Mrs. Ella Neasham, of this place. Edgar Harris is busy with his two big trucks this week hauling William Rinehart’s wool from Guano to the railroad. Mr. and Mrs. Warren Adams of San Jose are spending their vacation with Mr. Adams mother, Mrs. L. R. Adams of Eagleville. Bob Sweet, who is enrolled on the Conservation work came in from Long-bell Camp for a few days last week. Sweet cut his foot with an ax while working at the camp, which accounts for his lay-off. Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Hudspeth of San Francisco arrived here last week and are spending a two weeks’ vacation visiting with relatives and friends at Eagleville. Mrs. Harold Powers and son, Jackie spent last Friday in Cedarville with her mother, Mrs. Simon Bennett. Jesse Latham, senior quarantine inspector of the Cedarville Quarantine Station, left last week for Watsonville, where he was called to attend the funeral of his brother, who had passed away there a short time ago. (4:6) WEDNESDAY, JUNE 28TH, 1933 MRS. Sam BATY PASSES AT HOME IN ADEL, Oregon Mrs. Alice Baty, wife of Sam Baty of Adel, died at her home at that place this morning. No particulars are available nor any announcement as to the time and place of the funeral as we go to press. (1:4) MRS. PAULINE HAASE SUCCUMBS THIS MORNING Mrs. Pauline Haase, wife of A. G. Haase of Eagleville, passed away at that place this morning after a lingering illness. at this time, we have no information as to the time of the funeral. (1:4) MOVING TO Lakeview Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Hill have leased the "Harvey House" in Lakeview and expect to move there shortly to take charge of the place. Mr. and Mrs. Simon Bennett will be in charge of the Surprise Valley Mineral Wells after the Hills leave. T. A. SAMMIS DIES IN MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. T. A. Sammis, father of Mrs. Fletcher L. Walker, died last Friday at his home in Minneapolis following a lingering illness. Mr. Sammis was eighty-six years of age at the time of his death and had been in a poor state of health for sometime previous to his demise. Burial was made in Minneapolis on Monday of this week. He is survived by his daughter, Mrs. Fletcher L. Walker and two sons, W. D. Sammis of Minneapolis and T. A. Sammis, Jr., of Dalles, Oregon. (3:5) Rodney Deamer, who for the past three years has been a resident of Selby, Texas returned to Cedarville last Saturday, where he will visit with his father, Jim Deamer of this place. Mr. and Mrs. Tel Strief and Mr. and Mrs. Swen Brevod and children of San Jose arrived in Surprise Valley last week, where they have been visiting with their many old time friends. Mr. and Mrs. John Dwight Penland of Denio, Oregon were in Cedarville last week visiting with Mr. and Mrs. George Penland of this place. Mrs. Nannie Daniels, Mrs. Roy Hobbs and Bill Hays left for Oakland last Wednesday evening, where they went to be at the bedside of Mrs. Thelma Gross, who is seriously ill at that place. Mrs. J. H. Westervelt is reported to be critically ill at her home this week. Born at their home in Eagleville, California, June the 14th, 1933 to Mr. and Mrs. Robert Minto, a son. Born at the Allen ranch, south of Cedarville, June the 19th, 1933 to Mr. and Mrs. Wylie I. Allen, a son. ~~~~~~ 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.

Lassen Advocate, Susanville, California 8 June 1899 3;4 DIED. Lowry. Near Clayvato, Washington May 29, 1899, Joseph F. Lowry aged 76 years, 3 months and 4 days. Deceased was the father of Mrs. Thomas A. Roseberry of Susanville. He had been suffering for some years from the weaknesses incident to old age, and the news of his demise was not wholly unexpected. The old pioneer passed peacefully and painlessly away, the Death Angel touching his closed eyelids with the seal of eternity as he sat asleep in his chair. Mr. Lowry was a veteran of the Mexican War. He was one three white men to locate with their families in Siskiyou County going to that section in 1853.

Thursday, January 19, 2006 Looking Back is a regular section of the Modoc County Record, a weekly newspaper published in Alturas, California. The following is transcribed from the January 5, 2005 issue. 66 Years Ago – 1940 THE OLD year saw 100 births, 93 deaths and 54 marriages, the County Recorder reported…. The school election Friday saw a plan for the unification of three elementary schools go down in defeat. It proposed the consolidation of Delmorma and Lone Star with Alturas…. The 14 year precipitation in Alturas from Jluly 1 to December 31, has been figured at 4.4 inches, the forest Service reported. 61 Years Ago – 1945 DEPUTY SHERIFF Buck Server had a close call when he went to arrest a man at the Pit Lounge. The man drew a gun at Server, but the deputy grabbed the gun at the same instance and the firing pin caught between the web and thumb of Server’s hand…. Al Reese, a pioneer of aviation in this area has been named the manager of the Alturas Airport…. The first new license plates are in and now being issued at the Department of Motor Vehicles office. 56 Years Ago – 1950 TJHERE WERE 100 births and 44 deaths reported during the old year…. There were 60,000 unemployed workers in California as of January 1, 1950…. Sergeant Engle has been named chairman of the county March of dimes drive inm 1950…. The Central Garage in Alturas was all but destroyed by fire Monday when a pan of gasoline was ignited by a nearby stove…. C.F. Fulcher was elected chairman of the Board of Supervisors at its first meeting. Those years, above, were my glory years. The happy days of high school, service in the army during WWII, discharge, then University and our marriage in 1949. Where did all of these glorious days disappear? I never thought that I would ever reach my present age. If I had, I would have taken much better care of myself. Most of my high school classmates are now gone; my working career has ended, and physically I am a wreck. However, I am still kicking and enjoying life and I have many wonderful memories of Modoc and my life there. Ron Morgan

Douglas Dale Dwyer Douglas Dale Dwyer, 36, passed away on January 11, 2006, in Hillsboro, Oregon, due to complications following a stroke in December. Mr. Dwyer had resided in Hillsboro for the past eight years. Memorial services will be held Saturday, January 21 at 2 p.m. at the Alturas Baptist Church, 500 West Fourth St., Alturas, CA. Doug was born to Alfreida and James Dwyer on January 19, 1969 in Ketchikan, Alaska. He spent most of his life in California and graduated from Modoc High School in 1987. He moved to Seattle, Washington in 1990, then Hillsboro, Oregon in 1997. Doug worked for Wells Fargo where he was a Customer Service Representative in their call center. Doug will be greatly missed. He was preceded in death by his mother in 2004, and his father in 1989. Doug leaves behind his brothers and sisters, Dan Dwyer of Everett, Washington, Debbie McGuire of Stockton, Diane Marcuerquiaga of Modesto, CA; Dennis Dwyer of Alturas, CA and Dawn Dwyer of Seattle, Washington. He also leaves behind his nieces Melissa Redding of Lodi, CA and Jessica Dwyer of Alturas, nephews Brian McGuire of Stockton and Cody Helgerson of Modesto. Erma Kennedy Conley Services for Erma Kennedy Conley, a member of the Bieber community for her entire life, will be held Monday, January 23 at 1 p.m. at Hillside Cemetery in Nubieber. Pastor and Mrs. Jeff Bidwell will conduct the graveside service. Mrs. Conley passed away of natural causes on January 16, 2006 at Fall River Mills, CA. She was 94. Survivors include her brother-in-law Joe Potter of Lookout, cousins Bill and Emma Walker and family of Cottonwood; Muriel Brown and family of Redding, nieces and nephews: Jeannine Potter Primorac of Alturas and sons Roger and Kevin and families; Rick and Vicki Potter of Chugiak, Alaska; Sherrell and Don Boyd and family, Klamath Falls; Patricia Kenyon and family of Red Bluff. Memorials can be directed to the Big Valley Museum, Bieber, CA 96009. Mrs. Conley's obituary will be published next week. Emma Lucile Stopp Emma Lucile Stopp, 92 year-old Montague resident, passed away in Meadowlark Assisted Living in Yreka, CA on January 15, 2006. Lucile was born in Lake City, California on December 18, 1913 to Oliver and Ollie Cramton. Lucile is a lifetime resident of Lake City until 1999, when she and her husband Clarence moved off their ranch to Montague. Lucile worked nights as a nurse's aide at Surprise Valley Hospital and days beside Clarence on the ranch. She loved people, but her life was centered around her husband, family and the ranch. She was s member of Surprise Valley Seventh Day Adventist Church. Survivors include two children, Charlynn Long of Montague and Cynthia Charles of Healdsburg; three grandchildren, Christopher Robertson of Montague, Chester Robertson of Lake City and Leticia Brent of Phoenix, AZ and four great- granddaughters. Lucile was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Clarence Stopp in 2001. Inurnment will be in the Lake City Cemetery in Lake City. Contributions may be made to Stable Hands, P.O. Box 1852, Yreka, CA 96097. Girdner Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements. ~~~~~~ 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.

The Sage Brush, Susanville, California - 18 July 1868 2;2 Murder and Lynching in Surprise Valley. On the 27th of last month one of the citizens of Surprise Valley, named Brundridge, was murdered by a saloon keeper named Gough, and the murderer was subsequently hung by the residents of the neighborhood. The facts attending the terrible tragedy, as we learn them from Mr. Frank Peed just returned from Camp Bidwell, are these: Brundridge had a wife with whom he was living at Mill Creek. He was proprietor of a saloon kept by Gough at that place and was considered by all who knew him as an honorable inoffensive citizen. In the forenoon of the day mentioned the two men were out in company, either on business or as looks more probable, at the direct instance of Gough under some pretext which would afford an opportunity for committing the murder that he had in contemplation. Gough returned alone and reported that he and Brundridge had had a difficulty which resulted in the death of the latter. The murdered man was found with a pistol by his side recently dischar! ged and one of his gloves partially removed as if to indicate that an attempt had been made to take the life of his companion. Tracks were discovered about the body, evidently made by some person in the act of depositing a pistol and making such other arrangements as would accord with a contrived plan to justify murder. The body was buried and a close watch set upon the murdered. It was observed that he manifested little or no concern for the commission of the murder and that he was immediately installed as lord of the household of the man he had murdered. At a meeting of the citizens called soon after, all the above circumstances were duly considered as well as the previous bad character of Gough. Brundridge was never known to a carry a pistol and had the reputation of being a sober estimable citizen. The conclusion arrived by the citizens court, and the only sane one that could be deduced from the facts in the case, was that Gough had foully murdered Brundridge that he might succeed him in the affairs of his home. Gough was thereupon condemned to death and Mrs. Brundridge was ordered to leave the valley forthwith which she immediately did and is now stopping we are informed in the lower portion of the Honey Lake Valley. After the sentence and while preparations were being made for a gallows Gough remarked that if it was really the intention of the people to hang him he would assist them in the work; and he actually did ascend the rude scaffolding prepared for him and jump off of his own accord after the rope had been adjusted and his arms pinioned, thereby taking from the citizens quite all the responsibility of his death. We don't remember of ever hearing of a similar tragedy and doubt very much if there is any man in the country that seriously deplores t! he action taken by the citizens in this matter. Gough is the same person who so recently shot and killed sergeant Cassady of Camp Bidwell and wounded two soldiers that were with him. He had proven himself a desperate, bad man, and in his death, the places that knew him will not deplore his loss. Brundridge was a man of some little mean, well respected and was seldom known to have any difficulties with his neighbors. The terrible events of the tragedy created, as well they might, the greatest excitement throughout the valley.

The Sage Brush, Susanville, California - 16 May 1868 3;1 Indian Battle in Surprise Valley. - From several of the residents of Warner and Surprise Valleys, we learn that the soldiers and citizens had quite a severe battle with the Indians near the upper end of Surprise on the 6th inst. Capt. Munson was in command of the troops and finding the Indians strongly posted among the rocks upon the mountain side, was compelled to give battle by assault. In the charge, a citizen, Daniel Hoag was killed and Lieut. DeLaney was severely wounded. Two soldiers were also wounded. The Indians were routed and sixteen of their numbers slain. Hoag's death is said to be attributable to his reckless daring. He climbed the mountain in advance of the assaulting party and alone wildly rushed up on the savages in their concealment. He was highly esteemed throughout the valley and his funeral the following day, there was a large attendance of the citizens.

The Sage Brush, Susanville, California - 23 May 1868 3;1 We learn by late arrivals from Surprise Valley that John Hill, known to most of our citizens was killed by Indians near Camp Warner one day last week. He was engaged at a saw mill in Warner Valley and had visited Surprise for the purpose of obtaining some machinery. On his return he was waylaid and shot as before stated.

MRS CLYDE DYKE SUCCUMBS MAY 14 Following a long illness, Mrs. Mamie Edna Dyke, 40, died yesterday, May 14, 1933, at her home, 967 Lighthouse Avenue, Pacific Grove. She was the wife of Clyde Dyke, prominent Monterey and Pacific Grove druggist. Although not unexpected, Mrs. Dyke’s death came as a shock to her many friends. She had been ill for several years and for the last year had been confined to her home. Despite her long illness, Mrs. Dyke was always in cheerful spirits and keenly interested in local, national and world affairs. A native of Missouri, Mrs. Dyke was born at Kahoka, July 26, 1892. She came to California about 25 years ago, residing at first in Red Bluff with her family and later in Modoc County, Roseville, Shasta City, Stockton, Stirling City and Newman. She was a registered pharmacist. With her husband, Mrs. Dyke came to the peninsula from Newman seven years ago and the couple has lived in Pacific Grove since. Funeral services will be held at the Christian Church in Pacific Grove tomorrow afternoon at 2 o’clock with Rev. Lee Sadler officiating. Interment will be in El Carmelo cemetery. Besides her husband, Mrs. Dyke is survived by her father, James F. Sisson of Red Bluff; three brothers, Wade Sisson of Dixon, California, and Frank and Hugh Sisson of Sacramento and three sisters, Mrs. E. E. Harrold and Mrs. Elmer Snyder of Aromos and Mrs. J. C. Chapman of Red Bluff. – Pacific Grove newspaper. (Mrs. Dyke was well known here. She was employed as saleslady in D. S. Denehy Company’s Store prior to her marriage to Clyde Dyke, a Surprise Valley young man. The many friends of the family extend deepest sympathy in their sad loss.) (1:5) Mr. and Mrs. Robert Turner expect to leave for Sacramento within the next few days, where they will make their future home. We regret to see Bob and Mrs. Turner leave but wish them unbounded success in their new home. TICK FEVER TAKES FIRST VICTIM HERE MRS. EMMA HARRIS DIES FROM DREAD DISEASE; BABY’S MEMORY HONORED Mrs. Emma Harris, an Indian woman, was the first victim in Modoc County this year of the dread tick fever. She died last week at the general hospital after a short illness. Funeral services were held Friday afternoon with burial in the local cemetery. Mrs. Harris was the mother of the baby whose figure is cut upon the official seal of Alturas Parlor No. 159, native Daughters of the Golden West. The baby passed away in infancy. In memory of both the baby and its mother, a representative of the parlor placed a floral offering on the mother’s casket. – Modoc County Times (2:4) SHEEP SHEARER DROPS DEAD AT TERMO Tony Barris, age approximately 50 years, dropped dead Tuesday evening while eating supper at the old Coffin ranch at Termo. The man was hired as a sheep shearer and had just come to work the day before. He is from Angel’s Camp and was shipped to that place for burial yesterday evening. (2:3) NEW CITIZENS FOR SURPRISE VALLEY Born May 18th, 1933 at Lake City, Cal., to Mr. and Mrs. Earnie Wimer, a daughter. Born at Fort Bidwell, Cal., May 17th, 1933, to Mr. and Mrs. Merrill Fulcher, a daughter. Born at Sacramento, Cal., May 5th, 1933, to Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Adams, a daughter. Mr. and Mrs. Everett Hill accompanied by Mrs. Harry Hill and harry Toney left Sunday morning for Berkeley. Both Everett Hill and Harry Toney will undergo operations at the University Hospital in Berkeley. Mrs. Edna Dunn of Paisley, Oregon, was here last Thursday visiting her sister, Mrs. Harry Wilson and family. WEDNESDAY, MAY 31, 1933 COMMENCEMENT OF the S.V.U.H.S. WEDNESDAY, June 7TH Graduation exercises for the Class of ’33 of the S.V.U.H.S. will begin at the time of the Baccalaureate services next Sunday evening at 8 o’clock at which will be held at the Methodist Church, Cedarville. The following Wednesday, June 7th, commencement exercises will be held at the High School Gymnasium. The Class this year has nineteen students, of which eleven come from Fort Bidwell Branch. The following will receive their coveted diplomas: Warren O. Benner Jewell Evelyn Bucher Ima Jewell Clark Paul Clark William Darrell Dorton Clarence E. Decious Harold Winston Heard Marjie L. Hickerson Marjorie Kathryn Hickerson Ellen McManus Grace E. McManus Adrian A. Murphy Ruby May Neasham Ralph W. Peterson Margaret Louise Powers Isabelle Lucille Santiago G. Waldo Warrens Clinton Alden Weilmunster The program for the exercises is as follows: Two numbers from the Orchestra Entrance of Graduates Invocation Salutation by Clarence E. Decious, of Mt. Bidwell Trombone Solo History of Class Quartette of Girls, (Fort Bidwell) Class Poem Piano Solo Valedictory, by Jewell Clark Orchestra Presentation of Class to School Broad, Principal W. R. Smith Presentation of Diplomas, by Mr. Delano Marsh, Clerk of Broad Benediction Recessional March Thursday, May 8, will be visiting day for graduates of Grammar School, who will be freshmen the coming Fall. JOHN R. BONNER IS LAID TO REST UNDER Masonic RITES One of the largest funerals ever held in Modoc county took place at Alturas yesterday, when the remains of John R. Bonner, son of Honorable and Mrs. E. C. Bonner, were tenderly laid to rest under the auspices of the Masonic Lodge and American Legion. Friends came from far and near to pay their last tribute of love and respect to the departed. He passed away last Friday evening at St. Mary’s Hospital in Reno, after suffering for three weeks from injuries received while on duty on the fire Department of Alturas. Jack as he was familiarly known was highly esteemed by all who knew him for his many noble qualities and sterling character. His death is deeply mourned by a host of friends, who extend heartfelt sympathy to the grief stricken family. His obituary will appear in next week’s issue of the Record. (1:3) LOCAL NOTES Mrs. Lee Leonard and daughter, Leslie, of Canby are in Cedarville this week; Miss Leslie was brought here for medical treatment. Mrs. George Penland, Sr., is visiting at the home of her daughter, Mrs. William Roush, of Lakeview, this week. Mrs. Sid Street left last Friday for Oakland where she will enter a hospital for medical treatment. ~~~~~~ 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.

DEATH OF MRS FANNIE TRAVERS TAYLOR Memorial Note by Dr. James H. N. Williams, of Reno, Nevada On Sunday, April 9th, Mrs. Taylor passed away rather suddenly at her home in Susanville at the age of 72 years. The funeral service was held in the Methodist Episcopal Church on Tuesday, April 11th, conducted by the pastor, rev. Glenn W. Butcher, and was largely attended. Many in Cedarville and throughout Surprise Valley will remember the Taylor’s: "Grandma" Taylor, mother of Alfred H. and Rev. Theodore, (both deceased); John W., now of Eagleville; Mrs. Alice Perkins, (deceased); Mrs. May Holton – now of Sacramento; Mrs. Irene Poole – now of Reno. Alfred h. Taylor and Miss Fannie H. Traver were married in Cedarville in the early ‘80’s (I think in 1882). Here they lived until 1897 when Mr. Taylor became Register in the United States Land Office in Susanville, which position he filled continuously until 1912 and intermittently in the office until his death in November in 1918. Following the death of her husband, Mrs. Taylor with her three sons – Ralph, George and Fred remained in Susanville. Here her boys have married, set-up their homes and have their positions in the community and following the example of their parents, with their families, are active members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. On Sunday morning, April 9th, the day her grandmother joined the Church Triumphant, Catherine Taylor, daughter of George Taylor, joined the Church in Susanville – something for memory to cherish. In Cedarville, the late Alfred H. Taylor was local preacher, Sunday School Superintendent and Bible Class teacher. Transferring to Susanville, brought not only their certificates of church membership but their continued active interest in the Church. In Cedarville their three sons were born – George and Fred being twins. Mrs. Taylor was a woman of fine qualities and noble characteristics and like her sister, the late Mrs. Robert Minto, of Eagleville. In temperament calm and well poised; a devoted homemaker and a kindly neighbor; faithful in the Church but never forward and assuming – a womanly Christian woman whose life was long and useful. Cedarville Circuit was my first appointment – 1888–1890. Two of my Cedarville homes, were that of "Grandma" Taylor and that of her son, Alfred, (another of my homes was that of Mr. and Mrs. James Wylie). With the passing of these friends, my memory is quickened and while with a sense of sadness, I recall those fast receding years, there were contacts made through which I am still enriched and for which I am thankful, and when from time, my present duties bring me to Cedarville and Eagleville, practically in the Church services, I find myself peopling those sanctuaries with forms of those "loved long since and lost awhile" and whose spirits are now among the festal company in Heaven. To name them, space forbids and I must forbear. And now this loved woman has joined that great Company of Redeemed; interrupted fellowships are restored and spiritual progress for her will go on under conditions that are superior as Heaven is superior to earth. (1:5) CARD OF THANKS – We wish to express our sincere thanks to our friends and neighbors who so kindly assisted us in the illness and death of our beloved mother. Rufus, Ray and Chester Davis Mrs. Ira D. Wilson Mrs. W. I. McPherson Mr. and Mrs. Edd Davis OBSEQUEIS OF MRS Sarah SUSAN BUTLER Sarah Susan Butler was born Sept. 15, 1858, at Scottsburg, Oregon, married at Scottsburg, Oregon, 54 years ago to Isaac H. Davis, who die on Sept. 8, 1900. She passed away at her home near Cedarville, May 3rd, 1933. To this union was born six children, four boys, Rufus J., Raymond P., Eddy D., and Chester H., all of Cedarville, Cal., Mrs. Ira D. Wilson, of Taft, Cal., and Mrs. W. I. McPherson, of Kooskia, Idaho. Besides her children whom were all present at her funeral, she leaves to mourn her passing seven grandchildren and a sister and four brothers, who reside in Oregon. During the years of her widowhood she had taken the place of both parents to her children and the memory of her loving guardianship is most dear to the bereaved family, who now mourn for her. She was a member of the Christian Church for 35 years. Funeral services were conducted at the Cedarville M. E. Church by the pastor, Rev. V. A. Vinyard, just before the remains were shipped to her Oregon home, where they will be interred in the family plot; her two sons, Edd and Chester accompanied the remains. (4:4) WEDNESDAY, MAY 17TH, 1933 COMMECEMENT EXERCISES HELD WEDNESDAY NITE TWENTY-TWO GRADUATE FROM VALLEY GRAMMAR SCHOOLS The annual grammar School Graduation was held in the High School Gymnasium Wednesday eve, May 10, 1933. A very large crowd was in attendance as all the schools from Lake City to Eagleville were represented and the patrons of the districts came to see their pupils receive their diplomas. The stage was beautifully decorated with evergreen and woven in with Crepe Paper, Class Colors of Green and White. While there were no blossoms out to decorate with, as usual the ladies of the community came to our aid with beautiful potted plants and flowers. Many thanks to these generous women in this time of need. The following program was enjoyed by all: March of Graduates – Mrs. Stella Hill at the Piano Short Talk and Prayer – Rev. Vinyard Reading – Robert Steward, of Overton District Poem – Irene Benner, of Overton District Class history – Mary Conklin, of Cottonwood District Class Will – Frances Connelly, of Cottonwood District Introduction of Cottonwood Class – Pauline Olson Song – Kennon Heard and _____ Quimby, of Soldier Creek District Short Play by Cedarville Class, in which the Salutatory was given by Dorothy McCulley Class Inventory – Ernest Croover Class History – Vera Rinehart Class Prophecy – Glenn Freeborn Class Will – Kathryn Beebe Class Poem – Theta Dollarhide Address to Seventh Grade – Lee Allenwood Response by Seventh grade – Ernestine Allenwood Valedictory – Kathleen Wylie The following pupils were now given their diplomas by E. R. Tyeryar: Lloyd Wimer, Lake City; Kennon Heard and ____ Quimby, Soldier Creek; Billy Atkinson, ’49; Isabelle Goodwin and Mildred Goodwin, Washington; Irene Benner and Robert Steward, Overton; Pauline Olson, Francis Connelly and Mary Conklin, Cottonwood; Bill Doss and Edna Meyers, Eagleville; Dorothy McCulley, Ernest Croover, Theta Dollarhide, Vera Rinehart, Lee Rinehart, Lee Allenwood, Glenn Freeborn, Kathryn Beebe and Kathleen Wylie, Cedarville. Mr. Smith, the principal of the High School, now gives a few appropriate remarks and welcomes the Class to enter the High School this Fall. The Class was now presented to the audience as the Graduating Class of 1933. One pupil from Soldier Creek, Sibyl Smith, was unable to be present on account of illness. EAGLEVILLE NOTES Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Parman will celebrate their sixtieth wedding anniversary on Sunday next. The couple was married in Surprise Valley and have spent sixty happy and useful years in the valley of their original choice. Fifty-five of these years have been spent upon the ranch, which they still operate. Sunday will see friends gathered in Eagleville, who have known the Parmans through these years. The arrangements are for a picnic lunch – weather permitting – and fitting ceremonies. Should the weather, as prophesied by some of our "not too often mistaken" forecasters, to one of the several bad Sundays, following a bad Easter, the activities will be held inside entirely. NEWSY ITEMS FROM LAKE CITY Mrs. Thomas Painter was operated upon for goiters at the general Hospital at Alturas Monday. Dr. McKenney was the surgeon. Mrs. Rhua Coughran and little son are at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Hobbs. Mrs. Joshua Strief is reported better, after another siege of gallstones. WEDNESDAY, MAY 24TH, 1933 DIAMOND WEDDING ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATED AT EAGLEVILLE SUNDAY MR. AND MRS. JESSE PARMAN HAVE BEEN MARRIED SIXTY YEARS The sixtieth nuptial anniversary ceremony of Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Parman was preformed at Eagleville by the Reverend Virgil A. Vinyard of Cedarville. Jesse Parman, dignified gentleman of eighty-three years, squired his lady to the altar and before a wholly sympathetic gathering of friends, which packed the church far beyond capacity the ceremony was pronounced. Songs in accord with the occasion were sung. Some of these as selections and others were heartily sung by the willing guests. Mr. and Mrs. Parman were in all probability – the least moved of those present. One does not show emotion easily after having traveled life’s road so long. The church activities over, the crowd adjourned to the Community Hall where the inner man partook heartily of one of Eagleville’s famous feeds. Relatives and close friends of the couple were seated at the bride’s table and food and conversation ran riot. Several speakers paid tribute to the Parmans and never did speakers represent the sentiments of the whole. The wedding cake, a four-layer pyramided affair done in pink and white frosting and surmounted by a tiny bride and groom, was a masterpiece of the pastry art. Mrs. Emmett Powers was the artist who conceived it. The arrangements and program were in the hands of the Ladies Improvement Club of Eagleville. Judging from results, one must suppose that a more capable and tasteful group would be hard to find. All honors is due them for their efforts. A more thoroughly enjoyable affair is hard to imagine. BIOGRAPHY OF JESSE PARMAN Jesse Parman was born in Missouri in 1850. The Parman family crossed the plains in 1857 with an emigrant train made up entirely of ox-team outfits. Jesse Parman was seven at the time. There were five children in the Parman family – three girls and two boys. Mrs. Gestner – now of Chico and Mr. Parman’s sister, is the only remaining member besides Mr. Parman. Mrs. Gestner is now 78. Mr. Parman tells us that contrary to the universally accepted idea that all settlers of the early days were gold seekers, the vast majority crossed the plains in search of land and the opportunity of making a home. Gold was seldom a factor. The ox train with two or three hundred head of stock cattle, wintered at an old mining town called "Horsetown," near Redding. Mr. Parman tells us that there must have been some mistake about the name for there were more dogs than horses in the town. The family moved on and developed an excellent section of land and then, one day, were informed by Colonel Haeger that they should be forced to move for he, the Colonel, had bought the land as part of an old Spanish Grant and meant to rent to, or force out all the settlers. The settlers went to law but could do nothing about the land. Some of them, like the Parmans, rented for a time but eventually picked up bag and baggage and moved out. The Parmans next settled at Smith’s Ferry near Kirksville, in Sutter County. In the fall of 1871, Mr. Parmans father drove cattle into Modoc and wintered here. Soon after, the entire family moved in and settled on Cottonwood Creek in Surprise Valley. In the fall of 1872, the Vaughn’s moved into Surprise Valley under much the same circumstances, as had the Parmans. A. C. Vaughn crossed the plains with his family in 1863 and 1864. The emigrant train was made up entirely of mule outfit. They wintered in Nevada. The Vaughn's were, while not aquainted with the Parmans, also from Missouri. The Vaughn's took the ranch just south of the present Parman ranch. Mr. Vaughn lived to the age of 80 and Mrs. Vaughn to the age of 87. On the 22nd day of May, 1873, just sixty years ago. Jesse Parman and Dora Vaughn were married. To this marriage there were eight children – four of the children are now living. They are: Mrs. Tess Pratt of Eagleville, Leslie Parman of Riverside, Mrs. Cannon of Sacramento and Willie Parman of Eagleville. From this line there are ten grandchildren and nineteen great grandchildren. Mrs. Parman has two sisters and three brothers alive today. They are: William Vaughn of College City, Jesse Vaughn of Fresno, Charlie Vaughn of Fort Bidwell, Mrs. Cummins of Cedarville and Mrs. Taylor of Eagleville. Mr. Parman has been a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows since 1884. Was at one time, a member of the County Board of Supervisors. Also was town constable of Eagleville for years. The Parmans have always been members of the Christian Church and Mr. Parman is the only living original trustee of the Eagleville Christian Church. Mr. Parman through his years in the west has never been bitten by the "Gold Fever". Neither has the city ever held charm for either of them. Mr. Parman, when asked to what he attributed the success of his married life, answered that he seemed to remember something about "obey" in the marriage ceremony. And Mrs. Parman, like the diplomatic lady that she is, did not contradict him. Wherein may lie the answer. Mr. Parman is 83 years of age this coming June. And Mrs. Parman is 78. When most people, at such an age, have shifted their burdens to the shoulders of others, these truly remarkable people carry on and look to their appointed tasks with the greatest care. Indeed are these gentlefolk living a lasting tribute to themselves. May we congratulate and extend our heartiest wishes to these excellent people. – as per K. S. M. ~~~~~~ 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 3, 1933 WINGFIELD NIECE WEDS DIXON MAN IN SANTA CRUZ Reno, Nevada – Word was received here yesterday of the marriage in Santa Cruz, Cal., on March 17th of Alden Chase, son of Mr. and Mrs. B. A. Chase of Adin, Modoc, County and Miss Naomi Wingfield, a niece of George Wingfield of Reno. The bride attended the University of Nevada in 1926 and 1927, later moving to Oakland. Chase graduated from the Nevada University in 1929 and is now connected with the Transpacific Broadcasting Company at Dixon. DEPUTY COUNTY CLERK HAS NEW GRANDDAUGHTER Mrs. Ella C. Sloss is the proud grandmother of a daughter born at Alturas, April 30th, 1933, to Mr. and Mrs. Warren Sloss. Mother and 7-lb. babe are reported doing nicely. Grover Wimer, Bee Inspector and rancher of Surprise Valley was a business visitor at Alturas last Monday from Lake City. RAY ABRAMS IS CHOSEN NEW CEMETERY TRUSTEE Ray Abrams, local dispenser of hardware, groceries, etc., at D. S. Denehy Company’s store, was appointed trustee of the Cedarville Cemetery last Monday by the Board of Supervisors, to work with Messrs. Fred Bush and Thomas Sizer, who are the other two trustees of the Cedarville cemetery. SKELETONS AND SKULLS UNEARTHED AT Bieber Bieber, (Lassen County) Cal. – Two human skulls and with them the bones of one skeleton, believed to have been interred more than half a century ago were unearthed Thursday by J. A. Jack and his son, Homer, as they were digging a sewer trench at their home in Bieber. The bones were found two or three feet below the ground surface. The skeleton was of adult size. One lower jaw was discovered and the front teeth in it were much worn down, which caused old timers here to surmise that the remains were of Indians. The primitive redskins of this region gave their teeth hard usage chewing deer hides into buckskin. RAY Tierney LEAVES WITH CHECK FORGER The man, Charles Arrager, whom Deputy Sheriff, Ray Tierney made a trip across continent to Trenton, N. J. several months ago in order to bring him back to Modoc to face several bad check charges. Arrager plead guilty when his trial came up before acting Judge, E. C. Bonner and he was sentenced from one to fourteen years in San Quentin. Deputy Sheriff escorted Arrager on his last trip for several years to come when they left for San Quentin last Wednesday, where he will start paying the penalty for his transgression. SPICER "HITS" SMITH ON LIKELY ROAD Bertie Spicer, salesman for the J. T. Negley Company in Alturas, is lamenting over the wrecking of his Chrysler Coupe, when he and E. Smith, in his Model-T, came together in a head-on collision in the South Fork Canyon a week ago last Sunday. Both drivers escaped injury; the cars were not so lucky and suffered many minor broken parts. Spicer’s car was covered by insurance, while the Model-T is still standing by the roadside, where the wreck occurred and from appearances the owner will bear the expenses of the damaged Ford. ALTURANS VISIT PETRIFIED FOREST H. G. Helms and wife, O. D. Morgan and wife and Fred Donkins, of Alturas journeyed to the Petrified Forests, east of Surprise Valley and viewed this strange phenomenon of what was once a live forest and now lying hither and yon over the ground in a petrified state. It is strange and interesting and well worth ones’ time to explore it. INDIAN GEATS FROM ONE TO 10 YEARS IN QUENTIN Harold Montgomery, Likely Indian, who had taken too much of the "White man’s Firewater," found out that it does not pay to get overly quarrelsome and start cutting up his wife as he did at a recent celebration in Likely, was recently sentenced to serve from one to ten years in San Quentin by Judge E. C. Bonner and was taken to prison last Wednesday by Deputy Sheriff Ray Tierney. Canby COUPLE FILE INTENTION TO WED Noble A. Kinyon, 24, and Elva Dollarhide, both residents of Canby, Cal., filed their application of intention to marry with County Clerk, L. S. Smith, last Monday, May 1st. The expectant bridegroom is the son of John Kinyon, and the bride to be is the daughter of A. R. Dollarhide. CANBY MAN IS SUICIDE VICTIM Canby MINER SHOOTS SELF IN HEAD WITH RIFLE IN FIT OF DESPONDENCY Believed to have been despondent over the failure of recent mining ventures, coupled with his inability to find employment, William C. Busby, aged 61, widely known Modoc County prospector and rancher, shot and killed himself sometime Wednesday in his cabin near Canby. His lifeless body was found Wednesday evening by children returning here from school. He lay dead on the rough floor of the cabin with a bullet in his head. His rifle was lying on the floor beside him. The body was taken to Alturas, while efforts are being made to locate a sister believed to reside somewhere in the east. Busby is reported to have told friends in Canby that unless things turned out better for him shortly he would end it all. The deceased was a member of the Odd Fellows Lodge and had lived in this section and the upper Sacramento Valley practically all of his life. (3:3) BREAD PUDDING Soak one pint of fine crumbs in a pint of warm milk until soft. Add three tablespoons of cocoa dissolved in a little water, three well-beaten eggs, a half cup granulated sugar, and then another pint of milk. Set the pudding dish in a larger pan of hot water and bake one hour. Serve with whipped cream flavored with vanilla, or a sauce made from a scant cup of sugar, a tablespoon of cornstarch and a cup of water. Cook in a double boiler 10 or 15 minutes and just before serving put in a tablespoon of butter and a half-teaspoon of nutmeg. And application was received from Thelma J. Estes of Loma Linda, California, by the board of Supervisors for the position of County nurse. As that office was abolished about six-months ago so there is not any such office. Mrs. L. Herren, Mrs. George Wood and Mrs. William Prewitt, of Vya, Nevada, were visitors in Cedarville last Sunday. Mrs. Bill Parry, of Nevada, was taken to the hospital in Alturas last Thursday for observation of stomach disorder. Mrs. George Penland, Jr., left last Wednesday morning for Lakeview, where she had her tonsils removed by Dr. Kelty. She returned Friday and was able to drive her car back home. LAKE CITY NEWS May Day was cold and stormy with a snow storm to close the day. No one has been heard to complain and are hollering "More rain! More rain!". Lee Leonard and Reid Smith have rented ranches in the Canby vicinity and have moved to that locality. We will miss these people very much and wish them success in their new homes. Miss Nana will stay with her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Strotts in Cedarville till high school is out. EAGLEVILLE NOTES Doris Stevens and brother, baby Donald have been very ill with flu. Mrs. C. h. Eahart and Miss Gay Delmas accompanied by Lou Delmas and Merrick Beebe as guides visited Indian Springs in Nevada last Sunday. The purpose of their visit was that of hunting the Redmen of the Forests arrowheads. Little Betty Stevens accompanied her father C. E. Stevens, to Oroville last week to spend the summer with her aunt, Mrs. Campbell. WEDNESDAY, MAY 10, 1933 REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS DURING APRIL April 1st to April 30th, 1933 Alfred T. Norris and wife to California – Oregon Power Company, right of Way Deed in the Tule Lake Section. Gladstone Murray and wife to California – Oregon Power Company, Right of Way in Tule Lake Section. E. Lauer & Sons to State of California Deed to Street in Alturas. Katheryn L. Wolfe & husband to C. L. Cavallero, Deed, west Alturas lot. P. A. Blurton and wife to J. D. Clark, Perry Clark and Mabel Clark, Deed, 125 acres of land near Davis Creek. Roberta Wheeler and husband to J. S. Wheeler, Deed, Cedarville lots. G. C. Lindauer and wife to California Pacific Title and Trust Company, Deed, 1800 acres of land in Clover Swale. California Pacific Title and Trust Company, to G. C. Lindauer and wife as joint tenants, Deed, to 1800 acres of land in Clover Swale. Joe E. Leonard to Rees T. Jenkins, Contract of sale on ranch property, West Modoc County. Irene Cummings to herself and husband, declaration of Homestead of Alturas property. Helen C. Morgan to herself and husband, Alturas residence property. Reported by O. D. MORGAN, title Service and Notary Public – 924 Main Street, Alturas, California. RANGER WEDS FALL RIVER MILLS GIRL OSCAR L. BARNUM AND MISS GERTRUDE PRATT ARE MARRIED As a surprise to his many friends in this valley the announcement of the marriage of Oscar L. Barnum to Miss Gertrude Pratt, of Fall River Mills, in Carson City, Nevada, April 30th, reached here last weekend. The bride is the only daughter of Dr. and Mrs. M. D. Pratt and the groom is Forest Supervisor in the Fall River Mills District. Mr. Barnum is well known here, having resided here for several years in the capacity of Forest Ranger for the South Warner District, but was transferred to Shasta County two-years ago. The Record along with his many other friends of this valley, wish the newly weds a happy and prosperous married life. ~~~~~~ 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.

This caught my eye because in 1931 "Miss Mary" Mullins was my kindergarten teacher in the old Clare Raker Grammar School in Alturas. She later married a man by the name of Faulkner who ranched on the Alturas side of Dry Creek. > WEDNESDAY, APRIL 26, 1933 > > RETURNS HOME AFTER SEVERAL MONTHS’ ABSENCE > > Mrs. Florence Mullins is home again after spending > the winter with her > daughter, Miss Mary, who is teaching school in > Alturas. Mrs. Mullins > recently returned from San Francisco, where she had > been undergoing > treatment, having lost the sight of one of her eyes, > she is improving and > the sight has been restored.

SURPRISE VALLEY RECORD - CEDARVILLE, MODOC COUNTY, CAL. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 5, 1933 LAKE CITY NEWS The funeral of Hubert Daniels, who died suddenly at Winnemucca, Nevada, last Wednesday, was held at Lake City Saturday. Interment was in the local cemetery. The deceased had lived here for years and was well known throughout the valley. He leaves to mourn his passing, Mrs. Inez Lamb of Oakland, Miss Celia Daniels and Cyrus Daniels of Lake City and a number of nephews and nieces. Peace to his ashes. (1:1) Mrs. W. L. Steward spent several days this week visiting with her son, Pearl and family at Willow Ranch. Miss Elizabeth Ward entertained a number of little guests at her home Sunday afternoon, in honor of her ninth birthday. Games were played music and clog dancing were the entertainment of the day. Delicious refreshments of ice cream (pink and white), pineapple sherbet, angel and spice cakes were served. Elizabeth received a number of useful gifts. EAGLEVILLE NOTES Mr. and Mrs. D. Grove, Jr., were in Alturas Friday. The same D. Grove, Jr., mentioned above lost a wrestling match to a cow Monday morning. Dave came out of an airplane spin against a chute iron and sustained a scalp wound, which required medical attention. PIONEER WOMAN DIES FOLLOWING LONG ILLNESS Mrs. Marietta Williams, pioneer of Modoc County, passed away at Alturas, March 29th, following a long illness due to the infirmities of old age. Mrs. Williams was the widow of Sam M. Williams, pioneer sheep-man, who preceded her in death. They made their home for many years in the Alpine District on the old road between Cedarville and Alturas. Mrs. Williams was born in Richland, Iowa and was aged 78 years, one month and 20 days. The funeral will be held from the Kerr Chapel, March 29, 1933, at 2:30 p. m., Rev. Swabenland of the Baptist Church being in charge of the services at the chapel. Mrs. Williams was one of the splendid typical women of the true pioneer type and was admired by all who knew her. In her immediate family, she leaves to mourn her loss, Mrs. Mary Renner, Mrs. Edna Davis, Alturas; Ralph Williams, Colusa; Mrs. Inez Chester, Chico; Mrs. Gertrude Muzzy, Lake City. – Plaindealer (1:2) Mr. and Mrs. John Ennis and family have moved from Eagleville to Cedarville and are living on the Sid Street ranch south of town. MRS. MARIETTA WILLIAMS, ALTURAS PIONEER, DIES Alturas, MARCH 30, - After months of suffering, Mrs. Marietta Williams, a pioneer resident of this section, died in the General Hospital here Monday night. Mrs. Williams came to Modoc County as a young wife shortly after its settlement and had lived her entire life here. Her only son, Ralph W. Williams of the California State Automobile Association, reached his mothers’ bedside after an all-night drive, a few hours before her death. The deceased also leaves four daughters and several grandchildren. Her husband, S. M. Williams, preceded her in death ten years ago. (3:5) PIONEER DIES AT WINNEMUCCA Hubert Daniels, old-time Surprise Valley pioneer, passed away at the Humboldt County Hospital last Wednesday. Daniels’ body was brought to Surprise Valley and was interred in the Lake City cemetery last Saturday afternoon. (4:1) Mrs. William Stephens of fort Bidwell, who is visiting her mother, Mrs. George Sweeney of this place, had the misfortune last Saturday night of falling down stairs. Dr. Kennedy was called and found Mrs. Stephens had sustained a fracture of the shoulder blade. On April 2, 1933, a daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Alfred DeWitt. This is the 14th child in the family, 13 living and one dead. Mrs. D. B. Hanks, who has been ill for two weeks suffering from a heart ailment, is reported to be improving. Mrs. Joe Ray is nursing her. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 12, 1933 LAKE CITY NEWS AUTO WRECK SUNDAY Three of our local boys, William Steward, Harley Steward, and Ray Ward, were in an auto wreck last Sunday evening. The cause of the wreck was a broken steering gear. Bill received two broken ribs and perhaps internal injuries and Ray received a broken collarbone. Harley was too hard to break, so he escaped with a good shaking-up and a few bruises. Harry Toney left Monday morning on a business trip to San Francisco. CALLED TO BEDSIDE Ferd Shafter, who has been employed on the Harry Toney ranch for the past year, left here last week for the lower country. He was called home by the serious illness of his father. Mrs. William Heard purchased a Chevrolet coach from the Smith Auto Company of Alturas last week. Mrs. J. C. Davis and small son, Richard, is visiting with the Muzzy family. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Wheeler and little Betty were visiting at the Quirk home, Monday. Mrs. Laurence Parman moved home from Bidwell last week. YOUNG HUNTER BAGS BIG GAME Just like Dad! And the kids want to do things that Dad does. Ralph Lightner of Alturas has a son – a 4-year-old – who takes a deep interest in his Dad’s hunting trips. This week he went out hunting – just like Dad, too. Attired in his hunting suit, with toy pistol and his two dogs, Danny, the big German police dog and a small fox terrier, the hunter rambled off in search of game. He found it in the chicken yard of a neighbor. With the willing aid of Danny, Master Ralph bagged a chicken and returned to his home, dragging the chicken by one leg and told his mother that they would have "chicken and noodles" for supper. He informed her he had been hunting and had brought home a duck – and sure enough, in the basement lay the half-dead chicken. When R. R. Lightner came home that night he had a hard time convincing his small son that what Daddy does – that’s different. He finally saw his way out and told Master Ralph that the season was closed on chickens. There was no neighborhood row over the affair. The neighbor has a soft spot in her heart for youngsters. She wished she had a camera shot of the returning sportsman – hunting rig, dog and pistol and the dragging chicken. Born at Redding, April 8, 1933, to Mr. and Mrs. Hilyard Powers, a daughter. Both mother and daughter are reported doing well. Mrs. Christine Hartsinck and daughter arrived here yesterday from Oakland and will visit with Mrs. Hartsinck’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Evan Gaustad, of this place. Chris H. Hanson of the Cottonwood district was a caller in Cedarville Saturday. He states that his sister and brother-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Warren of Huntington Beach were unharmed in the recent earthquake there. The Warrens were former residents of this valley. Dean Wilson of Eagleville was in Alturas over the weekend visiting with his brother, Dr. G. N. Wilson. EAGLEVILLE NOTES To Alturas – Mr. and Mrs. Frank Nolan, accompanied by Charles Nolan and wife, visited Alturas Monday on business. ANOTHER SIGN OF SPRING – Lyle Cook, stockman, moved his second herd of cattle to spring range at Tuledad. NEWS TRAVELS – Dean Wilson, poultry artist, has decided that news circulates in strange quarter. A coyote loped through Dean’s yard the other evening and left Dean wondering whether the animal had been tipped off in advance or had read about coming events. SHORT, SHORT STORY Jamaica Jake got on a bender one night and while he was drunk, married a widow. When he awakened next morning, to find a strange woman in his bedroom he wondered how come. "Don’t you remember," said the woman, "you married me while you were drunk?" Just then three children came into the room and yelled "Mama!" "My Lord," gasped Jake, "how long have I been drunk?" SHERIFF PRIDAY RESIGNS RETURNS TO RANCHING LAKE COUNTY, Oregon, OFFICIAL SERVING HIS THIRD TERM WILL RESTOCK HIS PLACE IN WARNER VALLEY The resignation of Sheriff E. A. Priday was a surprise to other officials of Lake County, Oregon, when the newly elected official made known his plans to return to active management of his ranch in the Warner Valley. In accepting Priday’s resignation the county court named Herbert H. Carroll, deputy sheriff, to serve until the next general election in November 1934. Carroll will become sheriff of Lake County on May 1, the date on which Priday’s resignation takes effect. Sheriff Priday was elected sheriff at the general election last fall, taking office for his third term last January 1. He had served eight years. Mr. Carroll has had six years’ experience as deputy in charge of the Tax Department. The old-fashioned girl, who used to faint away, can now run the family car into the ditch, tear down nine rods of fence and still laugh at a tire hanging from the cross-arm of a telephone pole. Claude Heard is confined to his bed this week on account of a siege of the flu. MODOC TIMES AGAIN CHANGES MANAGEMENT w. H. Perkins, formerly with the State Department of Agriculture under Dudley Moulton, is now editor and publisher of the Modoc County Times, succeeding Marcus Droubay. Perkins was editor of the Times a short time, a year ago last September. ~~~~~~ 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.

NO PAPER IN MICROFILM FOR APRIL 18, 1933 WEDNESDAY, APRIL 26, 1933 RETURNS HOME AFTER SEVERAL MONTHS’ ABSENCE Mrs. Florence Mullins is home again after spending the winter with her daughter, Miss Mary, who is teaching school in Alturas. Mrs. Mullins recently returned from San Francisco, where she had been undergoing treatment, having lost the sight of one of her eyes, she is improving and the sight has been restored. LIKELY INDIAN WOMAN IS STABBED In an Indian celebration at Likely last Tuesday evening, honoring the memory of four Chieftains, who had passed to the happy hunting grounds during the early days. Harold Montgomery became overly intoxicated and became enraged on account of his wife refusing to dance with home. On going home sometime later the quarrel was renewed and Montgomery took a hunting knife and stabbed his wife twice in the back and once above the eye, inflicting serious wounds but she will recover. Tom Coffman, Likely deputy, arrested Montgomery and brought him to Alturas, where he was lodged in jail. His hearing came up last Thursday and he plead guilty to the charge of assault with a deadly weapon and he was sentenced to a term in San Quentin from one to ten years. NEW CITIZENS ARRIVE A baby daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Russell Taylor in Reno on April the 22nd, 1933. Both the parents of the new arrival are well known in Surprise, but for the past year have resided in Gerlach, Nevada. Born at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Wheeler in Cedarville, California, April the 23rd, 1933, to Mrs. Eunice Hunt, a son. Mother and babe are reported doing well. APPOINTED CARETAKER OF CEDARVILLE CEMETERY Claude Mulkey has recently been appointed caretaker of the Cedarville cemetery. He succeeds Walker G. Robinson, who served in that capacity for a number of years and up till the time of his death last fall. MODOC FARMER IS KILLED UNDER DISCS OF PLOW Mark A. Livington, bachelor farmer of the extreme northwest corner of Modoc County suffered a horrible death several days ago, when his team he was driving on a disc harrow ran away precipitating him beneath the discs of the machine. Livington was alone at the time and his body was found by neighbors. Coroner J. F. Kerr and physicians who examined the body believe that death came almost instantly. The deceased was in the neighborhood of 55 years of age and leaves a mother and brother in Roseburg, Oregon, his remains being shipped from here to that place. He had lived in Modoc County for several years. (2:2) Born at St. Helena Sanitarium, April 8th, 1933 to Mr. and Mrs. A. Meyer (nee Charlotte Crampton) a 7 pound 7 pound baby, Ila Laurence Nick Tisserand, who has been in Westwood, Cal., Gardnerville, Nevada, and other parts during the winter returned to his old "stamping ground", in Cedarville last Saturday, where he will again take up his position of oaring to locals. Harold Miller, Hazel Lessig and Mary Lopez of Westwood were in Cedarville over the weekend and visiting with friends and relatives here. LAKE CITY NEWS Miss Winola Steward is improving slowly. She has been a very sick girl and for a time grave doubts were held for her recovery. Harold Parman was operated upon for appendicitis at Alturas last Wednesday night. Dr. Kennedy was the attending physician. We’ve heard some chicken in our time, now here’s one we would like to see bested: Mrs. C. A. Ward set a hen with fourteen eggs, a few days later she went out, found the hen with fourteen eggs and two little chickens. Solve the mystery. Mrs. Geraldine Ballard has been visiting with her sister, Mrs. M. M. Quirk and family. Messrs. George Heard and Harry Toney returned from Oakland last Thursday, where the latter has been taking radium treatments for cancer. EAGLEVILLE NOTES Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Cook, Elmer Cook, and Mrs. Guill were at Massacre Lake on a still hunt for arrowheads a week ago Sunday. Elmer informs us that discoveries totaled six. Lady Luck was evidently busy elsewhere. E. B. Grove and family, who have resided in Alturas for the past few months, moved to their old Eagleville home last Thursday. Harold Miller, former resident of Surprise Valley, visited Eagleville the past weekend with some relatives. They returned home Sunday to continue work the following day. (From Westwood) Russell (Shorty) Taylor, of Gerlach, is the proud father of a baby girl. Mrs. Elmer Wurth, of Davis, arrived here first part of last week, where she will spend a short vacation visiting with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Hill, of this place. Last week a truck and trailer, loaded with two hundred cases of eggs ran off the road near Buntingville and scattered the load hither and yon over the highway – scrambled eggs, we’d call it. Delbert Fitzpatrick, of the Modoc County Times at Alturas, accompanied by his young lady friend, were visitors in Cedarville last Sunday. William Thompson and Carl Peterson, of Glenbrook, Conn., arrived here last week, to visit for a time with relatives. Peterson left on his return trip after a few days’ stay and Thompson will remain for a while and visit with his uncle, Mr. Simon Bennett, of this place. George Hammersley, Mrs. J. U. Gentry and sons, Lair and Layton and Miss Peggy Heryford, of New Pine Creek, were visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Heath Stanley Sunday. Mr. Berry of the Commercial Loan Company at Lakeview was in Surprise Valley Saturday attending to business matters. L. A. Wheeler, John Hawkins and several others of the cat-fishing fans were out on the banks of Pit River trying to land a mess of "cats". They report fair luck. ~~~~~~ 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.

~~~~~~ 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. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Betty" <betty@unisette.com> To: <NORCAL-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, January 12, 2006 10:32 AM Subject: [NORCAL] Sac Bee Dec 2 1905 > The Saturday Bee > Sacramento, Cal. > December 2, 1905 > Page 6 > > BOY PRISONER WINS KEEPER'S GOOD WILL > MARYSVILLE (Yuba Co.), December 2 - Edward WHELAN, the 14-year-old boy who > was William SPROUT's accomplice in the attempted burglary of the Yuba City > bank last month, must be possessed of a personal magnetism not often found > in one of his age. Judging by the favors shown him by Sheriff WILSON, > whose > charge he is, (although booked at Sheriff VOSS' bastile in this county), > the > boy has won over his keeper. Quite frequently officer and prisoner are to > be > seen promenading in the principal parts of town and sometimes in the > suburbs, no such fear, apparently, entering the officer's mind as that the > urchin might make a break for liberty. > Thanksgiving Day the Sheriff provided the lad with a turkey dinner and > all > its trimmings, and when the meal was over young Whelan told his fellow > prisoners what a bully good fellow Wilson is. > But what is more magnanimous, Sheriff Wilson, it is said., is seriously > considering the granting of the request made by a Marysville clergyman > that > today Whelan be permitted to attend a church bazaar to be held a week > hence. > The clergyman has visited the boy in his cell and evidently has been > impressed with him and has hopes of being instrumental in reforming him. > > BROWNING JOINS IN HUNTING CLUB ROW > MARYSVILLE (Yuba Co.), December 2 - Still another chapter was added > yesterday to the story of the contention existing between the Marysville > Tule Hunting Club and Joseph S. HAUGH, over the priority of the leases > held > by both to the preserve known as the BROWNING tract, when J.W. BROWNING, > of > Grand Island, commenced suit in the Superior Court of Sutter County > against > John Doe LEHNER and John Doe MASTEN, who were discovered hunting on the > preserve Wednesday, and who claimed to be enjoying the privilege under > authorization of Haugh. It is an action for trespass, and, in addition to > this move, Browning has posted the following notice on the premises: > "To S.J. HAUGH and to whom it may concern: > "I do not recognize any right in S.J. Haugh to any lands I may own or > possess; and I hereby warn any and all persons that I will not recognize > any > permits or assignments of any privilege he may give to anyone or in any > collection of persons or ëClub' and will take such legal steps as I may be > advised to prevent all such persons from going upon, or trespassing upon, > any of my lands." > > DANGER FROM WIRES > MARYSVILLE (Yuba Co.), December 2 - A complaint which was made to the > members of the City Council this week by patrons of the Telephone Company > is > considered worthy of more than passing notice. The claim is made that in > certain portions of the city the heavily charged wires of the Bay Counties > Power Company have been stretched above and directly over the wires of the > Telephone Company, at the risk of serious injury to those who converse > over > the telephone system. It is suggested that an ordinance be adopted which > will remove the danger. > > WILL PROBABLY DIE > LODI (San Joaquin Co.), December 2 - This morning Bert LAWRENCE, aged 33, > foreman of an American River Electric Company working gang, was struck on > the head here by a falling cross bar. His skull was fractured and > attending > doctors do not think he will survive. The injured man was taken to a > Stockton hospital for treatment. > > MARRIAGES AND DIVORCES > MARYSVILLE (Yuba Co.), December 2 - Three marriage licenses was the total > for this week in Yuba County. The parties to the contracts were Vincent > DAL > PORTO and Mary GIOVANETTI, of Oroville; Charles V. McCONAUGHY, of Oroville > and Miss Annie SWAIN, of this city; and John J. BARDING, of Sicaro Flat, > and > Miss Mabel SHEEHAN, of Bangor. > The engagement is announced of Chas. R. DIVER, until recently the owner > of > the Comptonville stage line, and Miss Anna BINNINGER, of Summit House. The > marriage ceremony is scheduled to take place at Napa during this month. > Laura R. STEPHENS has commenced divorce proceedings in Alameda County > against her husband, Warren A. STEPHENS, on the grounds of desertion and > failure to provide. The parties were married in 1900 and are well-known in > this and Butte Counties. > In the divorce case entitled Maria J. SMITH vs. Henry G. SMITH, the > action > has been dismissed on motion of plaintiff's counsel. > IN SHASTA > REDDING, December 2 - Marriage licenses were issued during the present > week > to the following couples: George REYNOLDS, aged 23, and Maud I. CRAIG, > aged > 18, both of Glenburn; Zetus A. EADES, aged 24, and Addie CASTNER aged 18, > both of French Gulch; Charles HUFFORD, aged 24, of Marysville, and Lillian > HUNT, aged 20, of Millville. > Mrs. Anna VICKERY has begun an action for divorce from George T. VICKERY. > Mrs. Lizzie SLAUGHTER has begun a like action against George T. SLAUGHTER. > IN YOLO > WOODLAND, December 2 - The following marriage licenses were issued by > County > Clerk HADSELL during the week: > Orlando PETRI, age 28, and Mary BIANCHI, age 17, both of Sacramento; > Albert > L. McDONALD, age 25, of San Francisco, and Maud E. ALLEN, aged 25, of > Knights Landing; Jack D. RUSSELL, age 26, and E. Myrtle MARLEY, age 19, > both > of Woodland; Aubrey M. HOWARD, age 28, and Effie Etoli ARCHER, age 20, > both > of Madison; John F. HENIE, age 35, and Lulu M. RUSSELL, age 25, both of > Davisville. > IN BUTTE > OROVILLE, December 2 - County Clerk BATCHELDER issued four marriage > licenses > this week, as follows: > William H. LEWIS, aged 29, and Stella S. CRENSHAW, aged 18, both residents > of Chico; Vincent DAL PORTO, aged 33, and Rose Mary GIOVANETTI, aged 19, > both of Oroville - the couple however, were married in Yuba under a > license > there; J.H. HUEY, of Sacramento, aged 32, and Lura HENDERSON, of Chico, > aged > 32; Jacob W. BENNER, aged 36, and Carrie SCARBOROUGH, aged 27, both of > Chico. > Two suits for divorce were filed yesterday. Bertha BAGLEY vs. John > BAGLEY, > on the ground of extreme cruelty, and Della JONES vs. Shedrick JONES, on > the > ground of desertion. > May B. FLYNN was granted an absolute divorce form Joseph W. FLYNN. > IN PLACER > AUBURN, December 2 - The following marriage licenses were issued here this > week: Henry F. OWENS, 24, and Mabel F. JODOIN, 16, both of Rocklin; Herman > W. ATKINS, 48, and Theresa E. PUGH, 42, both of Auburn. > > INSPECT RAILWAY > OROVILLE (Butte Co.), December 2 - Two automobiles came over from Chico > yesterday bringing several prominent officials of the Diamond Match > Company > on a tour of inspection of the Northern electric Railroad. > In the party were William M. GRAVES, of New York, President of the > Diamond > Match Company; General Superintendent Charles PALMER, of Akron, O.; > Manager > F.M. CLOUGH of Chico; Chief Engineer of Railway Construction J.B. > ROBINSON; > Chief Engineer F.S. SOMER, General Counsel A.F. JONES and Land Agent W.P. > LYNCH. > They were driven around to various points of interest and spent several > hours here. > > FIND BOGUS CHECK MAN IN A RAVINE > ALTURAS (Modoc Co.), December 2 - R.H. TODD, an insurance agent recently > passed several checks in the town of Fort Bidwell, in this county, which > he > drew upon the Surprise Valley State Bank at Cedarville, and as he had no > money in the institution to meet them, he endeavored to depart on foot > before daylight for other parts. After traveling south on the main road > about six miles, he concealed himself in a ravine about 300 yards off the > road. > As soon as it was ascertained in Fort Bidwell that the checks were bogus, > which was done by telephoning the bank, W.W. SHARTEL and R.L. MASON went > in > pursuit of the missing man. After a four or five hours search they > succeeded > in locating Todd in the ravine, where he was in hiding. Todd was > immediately > taken back to Bidwell. > The crooked transactions were adjusted by a cousin, who had in the > meantime arrived from Cedarville. It is probable that no prosecutions will > be made. Seven checks, amounting to about $200 were passed. > > DIXON RANCHER BEATS COOK, WHO MAY DIE > DIXON (Solano Co.), December 2 - Yesterday James GREGG, an employe of J.H. > RICE, the cashier of the Dixon Bank, on Rice's ranch, near Dixon, > assaulted > and brutally beat the Chinese cook employed there. Gregg beat the > Chinaman's > face into a pulp and the cook also says that Gregg stamped him in the > chest > with his feet and knees until he is hardly able to move. > The Chinese has a fractured rib, and the doctors think is injured > internally. The attending physicians say he is in a critical condition. > The row started over a trivial matter. Gregg chased the Chinaman all over > the ranch and beat him until he was content, as there was no one to > interfere. > Gregg has a family and lives on his ranch, adjoining that of Rice. He was > arrested and held for trial on December 9th, with bail fixed at $200, > which > he furnished. > Gregg offered to plead guilty to the charge of battery which was refused > by the Judge until the result of the injuries received by the Chinaman are > known. The doctors in attendance are unable to say whether or not he is > fatally injured. Both eyes are entirely closed and he is able to talk but > little. His face hardly resembled a human being when he was brought to > town. > > LEVERONNI WINS > PLACERVILLE (El Dorado Co.), December 2 - The preliminary examination of > A. > LEVERONNI on a grand larceny charge was completed yesterday. The evidence > given showed that Leveronni had marked a steer that belonged to the BAYNE > ranch with his brand. It was not shown, however, that he intended to steal > the steer, as he thought the animal belonged to an estate of which he is > administrator. > Leveronni, who can hardly speak English, a short time ago took his > family, > consisting of his wife and six children, back to Italy. He returned here > to > settle up the estate mentioned. Since his arrival, his wife in Italy died > and he was trying to get the property of the estate in a condition to sell > when he rounded up the Bayne steer. It was very evident that it was a > mistake on his part and he was dismissed. > > ANOTHER DECISION IN HARRISON GULCH CASE > REDDING (Shasta Co.), December 2 - There have been so many decisions in > the > Harrison Gulch townsite case that the announcement that a new one has been > made does not interest the public, though it is important to those > directly > interested in the suit. > A telegram from Washington yesterday says that the Secretary of the > Interior has dismissed the protest made by the townsite people to the > issuance of a mineral patent to SHERK and associates. This is looked upon > as > a great victory for the mineral claimants and a defeat for the townsite > claimants. > There have been about a dozen decisions in this case, the victories being > about evenly divided. The townsite people are still in possession of the > town. The SHERKS, however, now expect to receive their patent, as the > protest was the only obstruction. > > ACCUSED OF THEFT > ANDERSON (Shasta Co.), December 2 - Frank ELAIN and Benjamin WISEMAN were > overtaken yesterday five miles down the track with clothing and a valise > they are alleged to have stolen from the Oriental Hotel in this town. They > were taken to the County Jail at Redding to await preliminary examination > next week before Justice of the Peace KEELER. > > CHARGES BIGAMY > BENICIA (Solano Co.), December 2 - Manuel Ignatio AZEVEDO de BETTENCOURT, > a > resident of Concord, eleven miles east of Martinez, has sworn out a > warrant > before Justice of the Peace HAYDEN of that place, charging his wife, > Mariana > S. AZEVDEO, with bigamy. In his complaint, Bettencourt states that his > wife > entered into a second marriage ceremony with Antonio CORREIRA AZEVEDO on > February 25, 1904, in Sacramento, and that when she did so, no Court had > sanctioned a divorce. He therefore maintains that she has knowingly > committed a felony. > > FRAUD IS CHARGED BY CONTRACT WIFE > WOODLAND (Yolo Co.), December 2 - Mrs. Mary H. DINWIDDIE, of Alameda, who > alleges she is the contract wife of the late Fred GRIMES, as fully told in > The Bee at the time has filed a petition for letters of administration on > his estate in the Superior Court here. > In her petition Mrs. Dinwiddie alleges that the deed of trust executed to > E.O. GRIMES by Frank GRIMES was fraudulently secured at a time when > decedent > was incompetent. The petition also alleged that the trustee is about to > withdraw fraudulently all moneys, amounting to about $10,000, from the > Woodland banks. > This action is the beginning of a contest that will probably occupy the > Courts for some time. > > JONES RETURNS TO RED BLUFF STATION > RED BLUFF (Tehama Co.), December 2 - The return to duty at this place of > Agent W.H. JONES, of the Southern Pacific Company, will be hailed with > rejoicing by every railroad man from Sacramento to Ashland, as he is well > and favorably known all over the division. His health has been improving > steadily for the past three or four months and he has regained his former > strength after a long vacation. Mr. Jones is a veteran of the Civil War > and > has long been noted as one of the youngest "old soldiers" of this part of > the State. Dan O'GARA was acting agent for the past six months and has > given > general satisfaction to all patrons of the road. He is said to be in line > for a fine promotion, as he well sustained the responsibilities of the Red > Bluff office. > > HOLDS SURVIVOR TO CONTRACT AND SUES > RED BLUFF (Tehama Co.), December 2 - Somewhat of a curiosity in law suits > was commenced in the Superior Court here this week when C.L. HATCH began > an > action for damages in the sum of $100 against I.N. BALCH and the estate of > the late H.C. BALCH for alleged nonfulfillment of contract. > The death of the last-named plaintiff rendered it impossible for the > survivor to complete the agreement to cut a specified amount of wood on > the > plaintiff's farm and suit is accordingly brought to recover for damages > said > to have been sustained. > It is supposed that the defendants will declare that the death of one of > the contractors annulled the agreement and that since the death of H.C. > Balch "he has been restrained from cutting wood." > > ELKS MET BODY > NEVADA CITY ( Nevada Co.), December 2 - After vainly struggling with > disease, having received the best of medical care, Arthur B. WOLF passed > away Thursday at Tonopah. He was stricken with typhoid-pneumonia, and > after > battling for days for life the reassuring word was received here by his > mother and sister that he was improving. Evidently a relapse set in. The > remains arrived here this morning, being accompanied by a delegation of > Elks, who met the body at Colfax. The funeral will take place to-morrow > afternoon. > > OBJECTS TO POLES > AUBURN (Placer Co.), December 2 - Fred RASCHEN of Sacramento, the owner of > the Pomona Hotel at Newcastle, yesterday swore out a temporary writ of > injunction against the Sunset Telephone Company to restrain it from > erecting > a telephone pole and hanging wires in front of the hotel property. > > MORE DIPHTHERIA > GRASS VALLEY (Nevada Co.), December 2 - Two new diphtheria cases have been > placed in quarantine in this city, after it was supposed the disease had > been stamped out. Mis Matie MILLER and Mrs. A. BROCKINGTON are the > sufferers. Neither case is regarded as dangerous. Every few months > diphtheria breaks out, and so far the primal cause has never been > discovered. > > > > ==== NORCAL Mailing List ==== > To contact Yvonne Bowers, Listmom, send email to > <NORCAL-admin@rootsweb.com> >

Gleena May Winchell, 88, died Thursday, Jan. 5, 2006, in Reno, Nev. She was born Aug. 17, 1917, in Cedarville, Calif. Winchell is survived by sons Joseph, of Shasta Lake, Calif., and David, of Henderson, Nev.; five grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. (Her parents were Joseph Conlan and Mary Etta Heard) Obituaries week of Jan. 10, 2006 Lassen County Times, Susanville, Lassen County, California ~~~~~~ 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.

Is there a list of the Indian Agents, or what ever their title was called, for the 1880's to the 1910's? I am searching for more on Frank Matthews, who married Ida Spittler in Indian Valley, Idaho in 1887. She left him in Fort Bidwell, California before 1890. Family stories say she found out when they were at Fort Bidwell he already had a wife. Just wondering if he had anything to do with Indian affairs in any way. Hence the reason they lived at Fort Bidwell. Diane

Eugene 'Jerry' Palmer Eugene "Jerry" Palmer of Davis Creek died Sunday January 8, 2006 in El Centro, California of natural causes. Services will be held on Monday, January 16, 2006, at 2 p.m. at the Davis Creek Grange Hall in Davis Creek, CA. Graveside services at the Davis Creek Cemetery, with fellowship to follow at the Grange Hall. Jerry with his wife and mother-in-law owned and operated the Davis Creek Mercantile for twenty years. With his good friend, John Z and friends put on the famous Davis Creek BBQ's in the summers. Jerry was not always in the retail business. He was born September 6, 1937 in San Diego, CA. to George and Jean Palmer, his father was killed when he was two years old. His mother remarried Vernon Yates, who was Jerry's Dad until he died in Lakeview in 1990. Jerry started his careers as a box boy at the corner market in Ocean Beach, CA. Then right out of high school joined the Air Force and was accepted into the SAC Air Police. He guarded airplanes and flight lines all over the U.S. and Spain. He was very proud that he made the "All Second Air Force Baseball All-Star" team for two years and played shortstop and second base all over Europe. He came back to San Diego in 1960, and with his Mom's help went to work at Mission Bay Golf Course in San Diego. He was a maintenance worker, mowing greens and fairways. This is where he met his wife Beverley Hunter; her Dad owned the golf course. They were married on Feb. 25, 1961 exactly 2 months after their first date and spent almost 45 loving years together. Of course, Jerry got a promotion to Golf Course Superintendent (by his father-in-law). He went on to build and maintain four golf courses in San Diego County. He developed methods to grow turf in "alki" alkali soil. Jerry was always looking to the future and went into landscaping in 1977 owning with his partner, Tom Jones, Turf Masters, Inc. They provided landscaping for Seaport Village and San Diego redevelopment project, along with many other commercial jobs. He then decided it was time for a life style change and he and Beverley moved to Davis Creek to own and operate the Davis Creek Mercantile where Jerry became a storekeeper and "Cowboy." He rode his beloved cutting horse Rey Jay, winning many local awards in Modoc, Lake and Klamath counties. Everyone knew when Jerry was doing a good job, as he always laughed and let out a "Whoopi" and when he goofed-up, he did the same. He always had fun. Jerry was always involved. He was a little league coach and manager even before his son played ball. He was president of the San Diego Golf Course Superintendents Assoc. for many years. He was a commissioner on the Davis Creek Fire District and a member of the Modoc County Sheriff's Posse. He was active with the Modoc County Cancer Society and the grounds-keeper at the Davis Creek Cemetery. Jerry knew no strangers and could strike up a conversation with anyone, anywhere, just about anything. He loved all people and was especially proud of his children and their accomplishments. His grandchildren were the apple of his eye. He was preceded in death by his father, mother, stepfather, and his mother-in-law. He is survived by his wife Beverley, of Davis Creek, CA; his son Brett and fiancée Wendy of San Diego; his daughter Sandra Bath and her husband Jerry of Lander, Wyoming. Grandchildren: Rick and Ben Bath, Kaleb, Ryan and Christopher Palmer, Caitlin Hakala, and great-granddaughter Tatum Bath. His sisters, Judy Feade and Patty Geanetta. Brothers-in-law, Kirk Hunter and wife Monica, Brad Hunter and wife Laurie. Nephews Blaine Hunter and Caine Feade and nieces Salina Hunter, Dawna and Kim Cordoza and Sara Feade. His dog Tilly and his horses Charlie, Stoney, and Squirt. In lieu of flowers, please send contributions in the name of Jerry Palmer to the Davis Creek Volunteer Fire Department or the organization of your choice. Dollie Mayers Dollie Elizabeth Halsey Mayers, 90, a resident of Alturas for the past 23 years, passed away Wednesday, January 4, 2006 in Lincoln, California. She was born August 7, 1915 in Schell City, Missouri, to Charles and Maud Griffith Halsey. After growing up in Clinton, MO, she married Raymond Mayers on July 3, 1933. They were married by her uncle, Rev. Wade Johnson, who was a well-known Baptist evangelist. In 1938, Dollie and Raymond moved to Lincoln, CA, where their three daughters grew up and where Dollie resided for nearly 45 years. She was a very active member of the Lincoln Assembly of God church. She was preceded in death by her husband Raymond, who died in 1964. She worked for Del Monte for 34 years, and after retirement in the early 1980s, moved to Alturas, to be near her oldest daughter Shirley. Her final years were spent with her daughter Carol Files, in Lincoln and in Alturas. She was a loving and giving mother and grandmother who was always there for her family. She loved life to its fullest, was a devoted Christian, and was a blessing to all who knew her. She will be missed so very much. Besides her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter Shirley Gooch and her grandson Mike Files, as well as her brothers Earl, George, Jim, and Dick Halsey, and sisters Marie Harrelson, Lola Sersey, and Nellie Kisor. She is survived by her daughters Carol Files of Alturas, and Charlotte Solander Hertel of Whitewater, CO; 11 grandchildren: Curt Stafford of Citrus Heights, CA, Vanessa Allen of Grants Pass, OR, Teddie Hayes of Rocklin, CA, Teri Brown-Riley of Cedarville, (Traci) Winona Brown of Citrus Heights, Susan Davis of Alturas, Ken Files of Boise, ID, Ray Solander, Frank Solander, and Marilyn Murch, all of Lincoln, and Barbi Fox of Colorado; 24 great-grandchildren; and eight great-great-grandchildren. Graveside services were held Wednesday Jan uary 11 at the Manzanita Cemetery, near Lincoln, CA. Larry Van Meter Larry Van Meter of Alturas passed away January 3, 2006 at Modoc Medical Center in Alturas, CA. Memorial services will be held at Kerr Mortuary Chapel on Friday, January 13 at 1:30 p.m. Wake to follow at 410 Chuckar Lane, Alturas. "Larry loved life and all his friends. Please come and help us remember Larry and how much he enjoyed life," encourage family members. He was born in San Francisco, CA on March 21, 1958, and received his education there. He studied Karate, was a mechanic, truck driver and house mover over the years. He loved to cook and people loved to eat his food. He was always willing to lend a hand whenever someone needed help. He was a fan of WWF Wrestling. Mr. Van Meter had lived in Modoc County for the past three years. He is survived by his long-time companion and wife, Laurie Sprouse VanMeter of Alturas; daughter Gina Van Meter of San Francisco; son, Chris Van Meter of Alturas, CA; grandson David Anthony Cerna of San Francisco; two sisters, Teresa Van Meter and Lorretta Van Meter, both of San Francisco; numerous friends and relatives. Gilbert Ellenberger Services for Gilbert "Gib" Ellenberger, 94, of Adin, will be held today, Thursday, January 12 at 11 a.m. at the Adin Community Bible Church. The Rev. Dave Lambert of Red Bluff and Rev. Ryan Harper of Adin will officiate. Burial will be at the Adin Cemetery. Mr. Ellenberger died Saturday, January 7, 2006, at Mayer's Memorial Hospital in Fall River Mills, CA. He was born December 7, 1911, in Phillipsburg County, Kansas. He was a life-long resident of Adin, CA. He was a timber faller and worked in the lumber industry until he retired. Survivors include his wife Tommie of Adin; four sons, Dolan of Lakeview, Tommy of Redding, Dearld of Adin and Larry of Adin; eight grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made to the Adin Community Bible Church. Arrangements are being handled by Kerr Mortuary in Alturas. Herbert Ivory Dally Herbert Ivory Dally of Fort Bidwell passed away December 23, 2005, in Fernley, NV at the home of his son Brandon. Herbert was born November 24, 1928 to Ivory and Olivia Dally in Berkeley, CA. He spent his childhood in Pittsburgh, CA and on the family farm near Oakley, CA. He attended schools in Pittsburgh and Oakley, and graduated from Liberty Union High School. When the Korean War came, Herbert enlisted in the U.S. Navy, in which he served aboard an aircraft carrier. Upon the death of his father, the Navy gave him an early honorable discharge, and he was sent home to operate the family farm. Eventually the farm was sold. By the time the farm was sold, Herbert had married and had four children. With his family, he moved to Chicago, where for a time he managed a small business. This was followed by a move to Nevada. In Nevada he worked as a miner for many years, and raised his three sons. When he retired, he moved to the Lake Mead area. In 2002, he returned to his native California, to Modoc County, where he took up residence in Fort Bidwell. Herbert's life-long favorite pastime was fishing. After retirement he owned a good-sized boat, and while at Lake Mead he delighted in taking other retirees out on the lake to fish. After moving to Modoc County he quickly located the best fishing spots. At Fort Bidwell, though, Herbert, a warm, caring, kindly man, found so many ways to help his neighbors and the community in general that he rarely had time to fish. During his brief time in Fort Bidwell, he accomplished many things and made many friends. Herbert was a life-long member of the Catholic Church and a long-time member of the Knights of Columbus. He joined the Fort Bidwell Volunteer Fire Department and helped with all their activities. Herbert Dally is survived by his sister, Beverly Dally Kloepfer, his three sons, Brandon, Cameron, and Logan, and two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his daughter Shannon. Memorial services are pending. Dominique Angelique Forrest Funeral services for infant Dominique Angelique Forrest, known as "Nikki," will be held at Kerr Mortuary Chapel in Alturas on Monday, January 16 at 10 a.m. Visitation will be the same morning at 9 a.m. at Kerr Mortuary. She was born on December 15, 2005, in Fall River Mills, CA. She passed away from natural causes on January 7, 2006, in Alturas. She is survived by her mother, Michele Lee Forrest of Alturas, CA; grandmother Jackie Hansen of Yuba City, CA; grandfather Nathaniel Forrest of Reno, NV; great-grandfather Norman Forrest of Alturas, CA; great-grandparents Harry and Clydene Kightlinger, Yuba City, CA; great uncles, Max and Mike Forrest of Alturas, CA; great aunt, Barbara Spencer, San Leandro, CA; aunts: Josie, Bernie, Rose of Marysville, CA and numerous cousins. She was preceded in death by her great-grandmother Georgine Forrest and aunt April Forrest. ~~~~~~ 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.

----- Original Message ----- From: Lacy Summers To: timipurdy@citlink.net Sent: Wednesday, January 11, 2006 7:52 PM Subject: RE: [CAMODOC] Re: Test/All Quiet/Weather I got Tim's e-mail, but not the e-mail that he was responding to. For some reason, everything is getting sent to my hotmail account. I'm not even sure if this response will be sent to the entire group or just Tim. None the less, I figured I would reply. Modoc has indeed gotten hit by the snow and rain. I found out the hard way that my house is located on the lowest parcel in Adin, as we were the only house to get flooded. It took a day and a half to pump all of the water out, but thankfully nothing in the house was damaged. Take Care, Lacy ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ From: "Tim I. Purdy" <timipurdy@citlink.net> To: CAMODOC-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [CAMODOC] Re: Test/All Quiet/Weather Date: Tue, 10 Jan 2006 16:24:49 -0800 MIME-Version: 1.0 Received: from lists2.rootsweb.com ([66.43.18.39]) by bay0-mc9-f17.bay0.hotmail.com with Microsoft SMTPSVC(6.0.3790.211); Tue, 10 Jan 2006 16:25:11 -0800 Received: (from slist@localhost)by lists2.rootsweb.com (8.12.10/8.12.8) id k0B0OeEJ016265;Tue, 10 Jan 2006 17:24:40 -0700 >In response to not recieving any emails, well it is January and maybe some are recovering from the holidays. But here in Susanville, have we ever had the rain and snow and rain and snow. In the last two weeks in December, between 10 to 17 inches of precipitation was recorded around various points in the Honey Lake Valley. Honey Lake after these storms has quite a bit of water for a change. Not sure if my neighbors to the north in Modoc received as much. > >Tim > > >============================== >New! Family Tree Maker 2005. Build your tree and search for your ancestors at the same time. Share your tree with family and friends. Learn more: http://landing.ancestry.com/familytreemaker/2005/tour.aspx?sourceid=14599&targetid=5429 >

I just received the sad news that we have lost one of our very knowledgeable researchers. Stan passing was on December 19th. On behalf of all the searchers on CAMODC, we would like to extend to his family our most sincere sympathies. We are sorry to hear of his passing and we have lost a friend and a wealth of knowledge. May time ease the pain of his loss, but never his memory. Billie ~~~~~~ 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.