Wednesday, January 11, 2006 Looking back is a regular feature of the Modoc County Record, a weekly newspaper published in Alturas, California. The following is transcribed from the December 22, 2005 issue. Looking Back 97 Years Ago – 1908 E.E. RINEHART has purchased a high powered auto machine and intends to establish it on the road as a passenger vehicle between Alturas and Lakeview…. All of the stage coach lines have revised their schedule from Cedarville to Alturas. The stage will leave Cedarville at 6 a.m. in order to be in Alturas to meet the train at 1 p.m. …. It was 23 below zero in Alturas this week, the coldest night in many years. But the skating and sleighing is being enjoyed and several parties are busy getting their supplies of ice, the thickness being about 12 inches. 87 Years Ago – 1918 MODOC COUNTYS honor roll for the recently concluded World War lists six soldiers who made the supreme sacrifice. Thomas Harvel of Adin, Clifford Harter of Tulelake, and Edison Lakey of Adin all died of wounds. Emory Kafader of Bidwell, Manuelo Ferris of Alturas and Marvin Hintz died of influenza. Pvt. Edward Smith was killed in action November 2, 1918 and Darrell Vernon was killed November 1. Kenneth Clifford was wounded. 67 Years Ago – 1938 RUFUS WARD of Surprise Valley has been named by Governor Merriam to fill the unexpired term of his brother, Harry on the Board of Supervisors…. Cattle buying has been good in Modoc lately and local ranchers have sold several herds for $40 straight through, including cows, calves and yearlings…. The Eagles and Legion will team up for the annual town Christmas party and dance. It was clear for nearly a week here in the Valley but it is clouding up again for another round of rain and then fog. The winters in this Valley are sometimes pretty dreary. Hope that you all had a fun New Years, and may all the rest of your days be good ones. Ron Morgan

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

I have not been geting any e-mails just checking.

Erin Forrest Life-time Modocer, Erin Forrest of Alturas, went to the spirit world on December 29, 2005. Erin was 85 years of age and was one of five children born to George and Rose (Baker) Forrest. Mr. Forrest passed away unexpectedly at his home. Erin attended Fort Bidwell Indian School, grades one through three, Alturas Elementary, grades four through eight, graduated from Modoc High in 1938, then attended Riverside Junior College. He served in the U.S. Army as a Surgical Technician from July 1943 through December 1945 during World War II. Erin has been active in Indian and Governmental Affairs at both the state and national level for most of his adult life. He was an aide to Alan Cranston, U.S. Senator for eight years and served as an aide in the California Assembly for Pauline Davis for eight years. He has drafted legislation, served on numerous governmental committees and served as an advocate for land based American Indians for many years. He served as Vice Chairman for the National Tribal Chairman's Association and assisted in drafting the legislation for 437 funds under President Johnson. "He created and developed the Modoc Indian Health Project and was the Project Director of Modoc Indian Health Project from 1968 until his retirement in 2002," describes his wife Margaret. He was the Chairman of XL Tribal Council from 1946 to 1961; member of the National Congress of American Indian 1959 to 1962 and 1969 to 1970; Organizer and first chairman of the Inter-Tribal Council of California; appointed by California Governors 1959 to 1967 to Governor's Inter-State Indian Council, Chairman 1967; Special consultant to President Lyndon Johnson's Task Force on Indian Affairs 1967 to 1968; member of California Rural Health Board; Vice Chairman, California State Advisory Commission on Indian Affairs, 1964 to 1969; Chairman, Modoc County OEO Committee, 1966 to 1967; Chairman, Modoc County OEDP Committee 1966 to 1967, Chairman, Modoc County, North Fork Pit River Water Development Committee; Past member Phoenix Area Indian Health Board; Organizer and first President of the Northeastern California Sportsmen's Council, 1965 to 1972; Member of the California-Oregon Inter State Deer Herd Committee,1964 to 1968; Member of California State Democratic Central Committee1960 to 1974 and Chairman of the Modoc County Democratic Central Committee; Kiwanis Club; Director Northern Counties Wildlife Conservation Association; Chairman, Modoc J.O.M. Committee; Member, Board of Regents, Haskell Indian Junior College 1971 to 1973; Member of National Tribal Association Health Committee 1974; Vice President National Tribal Chairman's Association 1975; Erin received recognition for outstanding achievements in Indian Community Development from Indian Health Service in 1975; awarded for recognition of loyal and distinguished service on behalf of California Indian Tribes Dec. 1979; 1980 award for his gratitude for his advice and concern on behalf of California Tribes, CTCA Board of Directors; Indian Health Service Award of Appreciation April 1995. His hobbies were collecting Indian artifacts, raising Appaloosa horses, hunting, fishing and wildlife conservation. He is survived by his beloved wife of 33 years, Margaret Forrest of Alturas; daughters Neneekah Forrest of Davis Creek; Rosemary Nelson of Alturas; Carol Forrest of Ventura; Paula Bryant of Loleta, CA; Julie Anne Tupper of Chiloquin, Or.; sons Erin Forrest, Jr. of Kingman, AZ; Poco Forrest of Chiloquin, OR; step-son Steve Ghorley of Orangevale, CA; 15 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews; brother Norman Forrest of Alturas. He was preceded in death by his mother and father George and Rosie Forrest; his brother Daniel Forrest of Alturas; sister, Francis Forrest of San Francisco; two grandsons, Tim Tucker of Seattle, WA and Shawn Hoover of Oregon; and great-grandson Joshua Forrest of Santa Rosa, CA. Donations in his memory may be directed to the Modoc Scholarship Fund c/o Plumas Bank, 510 North Main St., Alturas, CA 96101. There will be no services. Willa Eloise Mills Utt Willa Eloise Mills Utt was born in Washington County, OK to Clyde and Goldie Mills, on June 13, 1918. She was the middle child of three children. She attended school in Copan, OK, and upon graduation, she attended Emporia College of Business in Emporia, KS. While there she met and befriended Paul Utt. Willa and her sister Laudine came to California in the early forties where she helped Laudine cook for the Red River Lumber Company in Westwood and also at the Millwood Fountain in Susanville. Willa then took a position with Lockheed Corporation in Burbank where she soon advanced to Management Assistant in the Industrial Relations Division. In 1945 she married Paul Utt in Long Beach as he returned from service in the Army Air Corp. They then moved to Herlong, CA, where, Paul had been offered a job in security by the Army at a new supply depot. She and Paul moved to Janesville in 1948 where she remained until her passing. After giving birth to her one child, Paul Eugene Utt Jr., Willa returned to work entering Federal Civil Service in 1947. She soon climbed the ladder to the position of Civilian Personnel Officer. After providing Personnel Management programs for the Commander, she became the Director of Administration for Sierra Army Depot. She enjoyed the distinction of being the first woman Director within the U.S. Army's Material Command Depot System. As director, she was instrumental in forming a credit union for the use by both military and civilian employees at the depot. It is now Sierra Central Credit Union. Upon retiring in 1972 Willa spent many hours traveling, fishing, laughing and loving the company of her husband, two grandsons, and her sister. Willa said she was not retired but rather "eligible not to have to work." After the death of her husband Paul, Willa became both an active member and volunteer in many organizations. She is a charter member of the Jolly Elders, and the Mt. Tehama chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. She has helped many in her journey. Her favorite memories were the antics of her grandsons, Saturday night dances in Termo, the Likely Rodeo, and helping at the Madeline Store owned by her sister and brother-in-law Deana and Earl Allen. Her smile and great sense of humor will be missed. She slipped away quietly on December 27, 2005. Willa was preceded in death by her husband Paul, her sister Laudine, brother Cecil and brother-in-law Earl Allen. Willa is survived by her son Paul E. Utt (Gene) of Willows, CA, two grandchildren, Jason and his wife Deana of Elko, Nevada, Tim of Janesville, CA, and one great-granddaughter, Jasmine of Elko, Nevada. Services for Willa will be held in Susanville at the Walton Funeral Home on January 12, 2006 at 1:00 p.m. Burial to follow in Janesville Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family asks donations be made in Willa's name to the charity of ones' choosing. Ted Wallace Brown A memorial service for Ted Wallace Brown of Cedarville, will be held Saturday, January 7 at 2 p.m. at the Surprise Valley Community Church with the Dr. Ben Zandstra to officiate. A potluck gathering will follow at 225 Bonner St, Cedarville. Mr. Brown passed away on January 2, 2006 of natural causes at Surprise Valley Health Care in Cedarville, CA. He was 74. Born on August 27, 1931 in Houlka, Mississippi, he attended Chamberlain Hunt Academy in his home state and Louisiana State University. He was a veteran having served four years with the U.S. Navy and another four years with the U.S. Air Force. He served during the Korean War and received his discharge in November 1958. He worked in retail sales for many years. He loved to cook and traveled all over the United States and Europe. He enjoyed outings with his family and spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He had moved to Surprise Valley two years ago. He was a very unselfish and loving father and will be greatly missed. No one could ever fill his shoes, describe his children. He is survived by his brother W. Ronald Brown of Douglasville, GA; sister J. Wanda Boudreaux of Baton Rouge, LA; three daughters: Teddie W. Hayes of Rocklin, CA; Teri W. Brown-Riley of Cedarville, CA and T. Winona Brown of Citrus Heights, CA. Grandchildren: Joshua, Christina, Jennifer, Kyle, Danielle, Jeremiah, Jessica, Geoffrey and Brandon. Great-grandchildren: Dylan, Jasmine, Darrion and Malachi. He was preceded in death by his father, Herbert L. Brown; mother, Lillian S. Brown; brother, J. Donald Brown; sister, D. Marie Hallett, and son, Ted W. Brown, Jr. Donations in Mr. Brown's memory may be directed to the Surprise Valley Health Care District, P.O. Box 246, Cedarville, CA 96104. Kerr Mortuary in Alturas has 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.

Tim, It is photos like these that bring back memories of the "good ole days." I would not want to live in SE OR/N CA, but love to visit and remember my childhood there. Seems as tho we were rich beyond words in everything that counted except money and of tht we had enough and always some to share with those less fortunate than we were. The world would be a better place if we would find it in our hearts to live more like that today. Thanks for the sahring and all the work you and others do all throughout the year. Marilyn in OR ----- Original Message ----- From: "Tim I. Purdy" <timipurdy@citlink.net> To: CAMODOC-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [CAMODOC] Happy New Year Date: Sun, 1 Jan 2006 15:09:35 -0800 > > Greetings from your host in snowy and soggy Susanville . . . a > glimpse near my abode can be seen at > http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist2/cctv/townhill.shtml > > As we start the New Year, there 74 members on the list mode and an > additional 14 who subscribe in the digest format. > > Tim I. Purdy > > > ============================== > Search Family and Local Histories for stories about your family and the > areas they lived. Over 85 million names added in the last 12 months. > Learn more: http://www.ancestry.com/s13966/rd.ashx -- _______________________________________________ Search for businesses by name, location, or phone number. -Lycos Yellow Pages http://r.lycos.com/r/yp_emailfooter/http://yellowpages.lycos.com/default.asp?SRC=lycos10

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 15TH, 1933 SULLIVAN RECEIVES INJURIES IN WRECK Last Saturday evening, while returning to their home at Duck Lake Station, "Sully" Sullivan and George Brooks had the misfortune of running against a huge poplar tree just across the bridge south of Eagleville, in the Ford Model "A" coupe they were driving. Sullivan’s head was jammed through the windshield and he was badly lacerated. He also received minor cuts on his right hand. Brooks was uninjured. Sullivan was brought to Cedarville and was given treatment by Dr. Kennedy. The car is reported to be damaged beyond repair. MARRIAGE ANNULLED The marriage of Mabel Kee and Glenn Kee, New Pine Creek residents, was annulled yesterday in Alturas by Judge E. C. Bonner on the grounds that Glenn Kee had not been divorced from his first wife. LAKE CITY NEWS Grandma Heard is very seriously ill again, at this writing. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Toney and small son and daughter and Emory Cole returned last Monday from Long Beach, where all had been taking medical treatment. All came home, much improved in health. Last Saturday evening, about 40 self-invited guests surprised Mr. and Mrs. Denver Shaddon and Mrs. Mollie Kistler at their home east of Lake City. The occasion was a welcome extended to them by their friends here. Five hundred was the entertainment of the evening and all report a pleasant time. Thomas J. Wylie and mother, Mrs. Martha Wylie, made a trip to Alturas yesterday morning, visiting Kester Wylie, attorney, who is quite ill with influenza. A telegram from Myrtle Hudspeth of Long Beach to her brother, A. R. Allenwood of this place, stated that while they were shaken up considerably in the recent earthquake, they were not harmed to any great extent. Dorothy Slippey of Alturas spent the weekend with her cousin, Melba Roberts of Surprise Valley. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Gloster of Alturas were in Cedarville last Saturday, visiting with Mrs. Gloster’s’ parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Cloud of this place. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 22, 1933 FORT BIDWELL MAN IS MARRIED IN SAN FRANCISCO Word has been received from San Francisco of the marriage of Carl F. Bucher, son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Bucher of Fort Bidwell, to Miss Montez Stout, formerly of Oklahoma, but who for the past two years has been residing in San Francisco. The young couple, expect to make their home in the city. The bridegroom has been employed in the Shell Oil office for six years in San Francisco and is widely known throughout Surprise Valley. E. J. Fee, Fort Bidwell rancher, was the victim of a broken jaw Monday, when the saddle horse, which he was riding fell with him. He was taken to Dr. Jewett, at the Fort Bidwell Hospital to receive medical treatment. SUDDEN PASSING OF A PIONEER WOMAN Mrs. C. A. Higgins, one of our oldest pioneer women, passed away at her home above Round Valley. She had been quite sick for sometime; in fact, since the first of the year, but her death came suddenly, like the blowing out of a candle. She had made her home on the ranch above Round Valley, raising her family and administering to the needs of her neighbors for nearly 50 years in true pioneer style. She was aged 78 years, 10 months and 10 days at the time of her death. She leaves to mourn her passing three daughters and one son – Mrs. Gutzman, Etta Hudspeth, Jessie Lamont and Curtis Higgins, Jr. – and also a number of grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was buried Saturday in the Adin Cemetery. (3:3) Mr. and Mrs. Crooks, of Alturas departed for the south last Saturday, where they will make their home. Mr. Crooks was formerly connected with the Vannice chain store in Alturas. Mrs. Joshua Strief and daughter, Mrs. Paul Anderson, and son, Fred Strief, were visitors at the county seat last Friday afternon. Mrs. Strief was there to consult a physician. LAKE CITY NEWS Grandma Heard is reported somewhat improved this week. Horace Hobbs was quite sick last week but is reported convalescing. Mrs. Joshua Strief was taken to Alturas last Friday to consult a physician. Mrs. Strief has been ill most of the winter and it was thought advisable to consult another physician. Mr. and Mrs. George Heard and daughter, Maxine and son Kennon were Alturas visitors Saturday. Mrs. Heard was attending a Board of Education meeting. Mr. and Mrs. C. V. Muzzy and daughter, Lois were Alturas visitors Saturday. Mrs. Muzzy and Lois were having dental work done at Dr. Auble’s office. Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Ward and daughter, Betty were Cedarville visitors Saturday. Betty was having dental work done. Ray Ward came home with them and spent his weekend vacation. Mr. Cunningham of Eagleville was operated on at the Alturas Hospital last Saturday. Mrs. Grace Beebe and son, Vance, were business visitors in Alturas last Thursday afternoon. Don Leaventon of Lookout was in Alturas having dental work done last Wednesday. Dean Wilson of Eagleville was in Alturas last Sunday, visiting with his brother, Dr. G. N. Wilson, of that place. Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Watson and Mr. and Mrs. Dave Reed of Alturas were visitors in the valley last Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Leon T. Smith returned last week from Woodland, where she underwent medical treatment at the Woodland Clinic. Mrs. Carrie Woods returned last Monday from Winters, where she has spent the past four months visiting with Mrs. Sallie Turner of that place. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 29, 1933 The CHATTER BOX No, sir, you folks can’t beat Jesse Strotts to the draw, for just after hearing it announced over the radio that it was lawful to promote the general advertising of the new three point two beer, I happened to drop in and sure enough there was a sign already up advertising beer. And several of the pinochle fans are wondering just how in the devil Jesse is going to play cards and tend to the bar on and after April 7th. As it is now, they say (that is, when he is busy playing cards) he says to just go and help yourself. Wonder if he’ll do the same when he gets his three point two on tap. Yep; Lloyd Tripp is still busy. This time on the end of an axe handle and say, Lloyd, don’t you know that that is a woman’s weapon and if you don’t leave it alone, you might cut yourself. Nevertheless, Lloyd and Walt ____ are vying for honors as to who or which of the two will get their flower gardens in first. HIGH WINDS TIPS CAR OVER While driving in his Cadillac sedan last Saturday, Arthur Flournoy, Likely rancher, had the misfortune of turning over. On rounding a curve the car appeared to skid and while skidding the strong gale which was blowing is blamed for the car tipping over. No one was injured and little damage was done to the car. COMMITTED TO STATE HOSPITAL Pat Kelly, 83, itinerant, appeared before Superior Judge F. M. Jamison last Monday morning, to be examined for insanity. Being found insane, he was committed to the State Hospital in Stockton. Ray Tierney left with Kelly later in the day for the Stockton Institution. YRIBBAREN AND LLOYD AUTOS IN STREET CRASH An automobile collision occurred late Saturday night on Second and Court streets, in which Fortunet Anaut, driver of the Yribbarren car, was slightly injured and a young lady, Miss Angelina Goni, was cut over the eye and on one cheek. Three stitches were taken in Anaunt’s head wounds and the cuts sustained by Miss Goni were serious enough to leave a scar. The other car was driven by Walter Lloyd of Canby. No one with him was injured. It being a stormy night, the drivers stated that neither saw the other and a collision resulted. Both cars were considerably damaged. Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Hays of Cedar Pass were visitors in Cedarville last Friday. LAKE CITY NEWS The little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Steele was quite sick Monday afternoon, due to taking several pills that she thought was candy. Old Doc Stork flew over the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ethelbert Harris, leaving a dear little baby girl. Fern Steward is taking electric treatments at the Harry Toney home. Grandma Heard and Horace Hobbs are both reported improving this week. Mrs. C. V. Muzzy was called to the bedside of her mother, Mrs. S. M. Williams, who is very low at the County Hospital, Monday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Art Hoyt of Alturas were in Cedarville last Friday. Hoyt is acting as salesman for C. E. Ebbe of Alturas and is taking orders for the new beer, which is to be on sale the morning of April 7th. Born – At Cedarville, March 22, to Mr. and Mrs. Ethelbert Harris, a daughter. Both mother and babe are reported doing well. Mrs. Homer Beeson of Owl Creek district was in town last Friday visiting with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Cummins. Mrs. Rhonda Stevens of Fort Bidwell was in Cedarville last Thursday visiting with her mother, Mrs. George Sweeney, of this place. Mrs. Jane Jones of Lake City received a letter from her daughter, Mrs. Eva Luther, of Southgate, stating that although they were very much frightened, her home and store were not damaged by the earthquake and also the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ellis Adams was not damaged. Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Boston left yesterday morning for Wadsworth, Nevada, where Raymond has secured a position. Mrs. Elmer Minto of Eagleville was in Cedarville last Friday visiting with her sister, Mrs. Lloyd Tripp, of this place. Guy W. Gooch is at Eagleville this week doing cabinet work for Mr. and Mrs. D. H. Grove. ~~~~~~ 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, MARCH 1, 1933 ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCED RECENTLY MISS MARGARET HILL AND Mr. PHILIP PETERSON TO WED During a formal valentine dinner at Lambda Chapter of Phi Omega Pi, Monday February 13th, Miss Margaret T. Hill of Cedarville announced her engagement to Mr. Philip H. Peterson of Fort Bidwell. The Chapter house was decorated with spring flowers and the mode of announcement was un keeping with the occasion. Miss Hill is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Hill, a Junior at the University of California at Berkeley and an officer of the Phi Omega Pi sorority. Mr. Peterson is the son of Mrs. Sadie Peterson, of Fort Bidwell, Cal. No date has been set for the wedding. GONE TO THE HAPPY HUNTING GROUNDS Old Annie (Indian woman) died at her camp west of town last Wednesday morning. She was an old timer here and lived quietly alone, plying her vocation, that of glove-making, at which she adept. Her funeral was held Thursday afternoon at the Indian burial grounds, south of town. (1:2) DOUBLE FUNERAL FOR LASSEN COUPLE The double funeral of Willard P. Carrick and his wife, Mrs. Jessie Carrick, of Susanville, was held at that place last Wednesday afternoon. Mrs. Carrick died Sunday night and her husband died Monday morning, just twelve hours apart, of pneumonia. On Monday evening, Elmer Gerking, a brother of Mrs. Carrick, was taken to the hospital with the same ailment and last Tuesday night the Carrick’s oldest boy, 19, was taken to the hospital with pneumonia. (1:2) EARLY HISTORY OF SURPRISE In a recent issue of the RECORD under the caption of "Early Surprise Valley Pioneer gives data on first teacher in Valley", Mr. Felix Allen recently gave some history, which I as a pioneer, wish to correct or put Mr. Allen straight as to the subject mentioned. The first school taught in the Valley was by Miss Maria Ford in 1866 in a one room of a double log house built by Jim Kellogg and Neal Powley on what is still called the Powley place just north of the Paul Robinson ranch. In the early summer of 1867 the school house at Lake City (Spoken of as logs and poles) was built and Ebenezer Orn taught a short term in the fall of that year and another short term the following spring. Then came Leonard Coulter, who taught the first winter school. So far as I know, Mr. Allen is correct in regard to the school at Goose Creek, except the date, which was the summer of 1869, when the house was ready, Miss Sarah A. Dickenson, better known as Mrs. Angeline Shartel, was engaged as teacher. However, there were a number of schools in the valley before this one; Miss Susan Buchanan taught an early school at Bidwell, she afterwards became Mrs. W. B. Whittemore. At a spot, Gravelly Ford, not far south of the Mrs. Kate Street place, a Mr. Rickey opened a school before Cedarville had one. About the whipping of Bill Glenn; the soldiers were after three men. Glenn Johnnie Cannon and I think the third one was Tom Lang; there had been trouble between them over their gambling, a soldier or two had been shot in Lake City and hearing of a dance to be held at Goose Creek, the soldiers thought it a good chance to get even. Tom Lang did not attend the dance, Bill Glenn had gone to Lake City for more whiskey, leaving Cannon the only one in attendance. Some of the soldiers surrounded the building while others entered – when Cannon saw the soldiers at the door, he jumped out of a window, hearing the click of guns, he sprang back thru the window and hid in the crowd. The soldiers ordered every one out of the house, single file, thinking to catch him that way. Miss Maria Ford was quite a tall lady and wore a long green cloth cloak. Cannon, being a small man, slipped under her cloak and passed out without detection. He ran down into the lowlands near the lake, reaching Lake City early in the morning, where friends hid him till the trouble was over. Bill Glenn did not fare so well, a group of soldiers met him in the road and whipped him soundly; he too was cared for in Lake City until able to travel when he left the valley. Some two weeks later, Tom Lang disappeared over night and it was thought the soldiers caught and whipped him to death, killed his horse and threw both over the bluff at the foot of Neasham Hill, the lake at that time being full of water. Earlier than this, a man named Goff was hung to the cross bean of a wagon gate that led to the brown ranch near Lake City. Some of the rope hung there for years until worn out by the wind and the weather. The man killed by Bill Powers was a stranger by the name of McManus and not Hugh McManus, as stated by Mr. Allen. Hugh McManus was a resident of Fort Bidwell for many years and was there gathered to his fathers. The origin of the name of Cedarville has been questioned. In early days, Main Street ran in front of the old log cabin in the Park; at the crossing of the north fork of Cedar Creek stood a lone Cedar tree, a fine specimen and the only one so low down in the valley and from that tree the name was taken. A year or two later, a covered wagon was seen camped at the tree, the next morning the wagon and the tree were both gone, the tree to supply fuel and the vandals of the covered wagon to parts unknown. The fire charred stump stood by the roadside for many years, a reminder of the willful destruction of a thing of beauty and the pride of Cedarville. Mark Fitzgerald was the first child born at the county seat of Modoc County, then Dorris Bridge, October 28th, 1874. Mrs. M. L. Fitzgerald Pioneer of 1867 YOUTH PASSES THURSDAY AFTER ILLNESS OF SEVERAL WEEKS OBSEQUIES OF BOYD HERREN HELD SUNDAY AFTERNOON After an illness of but a few weeks, Ronald Boyd Herren (Herrin), 15-year old son of Mr. and Mrs. L. L. Herren passed away at the Hotel Surprise on February 24th, 1933. Being bedfast for only a very short time, his death came as a shock to his many friends, as well as the entire community. His funeral was held Sunday afternoon from the M. E. Church, Rev. Virgil A. Vinyard conducted the services, assisted by the choir Directed by undertaker Lloyd Tripp. Six of his boy friends acted as pallbearers and his remains were tenderly laid to test in the Cedarville cemetery by the side of his little brother, who passed away several years ago. Ronald Boyd Herren was born at Cedarville, November 27th, 1917 and passed to the Great Beyond February 24th, 1933, at the age of 15 years, 2 months and 27 days. He was a graduate of the elementary school and since that time has taken an active part in the work on his fathers’ ranch in Nevada, where he was stricken with the illness, which removed him from our midst. He leaves to mourn his passing his father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. L. L. Herren, of Vya, Nevada; his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Strotts, of Cedarville; six aunts, a number of cousins and a host of friends. He was of a lovable nature that invited friendships to which he was deeply loyal. Although he is with us no longer, his memory will be cherished by all who knew him. (1:6) OBITUARY OF MRS W. L. SHIRK Funeral services were held here last Saturday afternoon for Mrs. W. H. Shirk, who passed away at her home in Berkeley last Tuesday evening. The body was shipped via Klamath Falls and arrived here Saturday afternoon and the funeral was held late that day. Several members of the Lakeview Eastern Star Chapter were present at the funeral, despite the extremely cold weather that day. Her remains were laid to rest beside her husband, whose passing occurred in Lakeview, in 1917. A number of old time friends from Lakeview were here to attend the last rites, while many who could not come dispatched floral tokens. Mrs. Shirk, whose maiden name was Anna Crow, was born in Plumas County, California, where she spent the early years of her life. She was married December 26, 1881, to William H. Shirk and then the young couple secured a large tract of land in Harney County, Oregon and engaged in the cattle business. In 1900 they disposed of the stock interests and moved to Reno and a little later to Lakeview. In 1905 Mr. Shirk with a number of Lakeview businessmen, organized the First National Bank of Lakeview, which later merged with the Commercial National Bank. After a number of years in the banking business in which he gained a wide circle of friends. Mr. Shirk died suddenly from a heart attack. After this sad loss Mrs. Shirk moved to Berkeley to make her home. A son and a daughter were born to Mr. and Mrs. Shirk, C. L. Shirk, popularly known as Roy, is a resident of Oakland, California. The daughter, Hazel, died at the age of sixteen months. Mrs. Shirk was active in fraternal and religious organizations in the community in which she made her home. She leaves relatives and a host of warm friends who deeply regret her death. (1:6) MODOC STOCKMAN NEARS EIGHTY-SIXTH BIRTHDAY Likely, Cal., February 29 – Many changes in northeastern California have been witnessed by John D. Flournoy, who celebrated his eighty-sixth birthday last Saturday, since he settled here with his young bride n 1871. During the years Flournoy has not only built up a large fortune in lands and cattle, but has found time to serve his community in many ways as well. Flournoy is living in Alturas the winter with his helpmate, who has shared his joys and sorrows for almost fifty-five years. Mrs. Flournoy herself was the daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Henry Jackson, of Contra Costa County, who were among the earliest pioneers of California. Flournoy, as a lad of 17 in 1864, rode all the way on horseback from Missouri to Southern Oregon, driving a large band of cattle. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 8, 1933 Mrs. Bud Lewis is caring for mother, Mrs. Bob Young, who is slowly improving ~~~~~~ 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.

Probably sounds silly to anyone who may be snowed in or escaping floods, but I sure miss Northern California. I've been in Southern California helping to care for my dad and it's pictures like the one Tim links to that makes me soooo homesick! Happy New Year no matter what your present predicament. Just remember, California is getting yet another 100 year flood - those, of course, are now coming about one every 7 to 10 years...! Sue Silver ----- Original Message ----- From: Tim I. Purdy To: CAMODOC-L@rootsweb.com Sent: Sunday, January 01, 2006 3:09 PM Subject: [CAMODOC] Happy New Year Greetings from your host in snowy and soggy Susanville . . . a glimpse near my abode can be seen at http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist2/cctv/townhill.shtml As we start the New Year, there 74 members on the list mode and an additional 14 who subscribe in the digest format. Tim I. Purdy ============================== Search Family and Local Histories for stories about your family and the areas they lived. Over 85 million names added in the last 12 months. Learn more: http://www.ancestry.com/s13966/rd.ashx

Greetings from your host in snowy and soggy Susanville . . . a glimpse near my abode can be seen at http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist2/cctv/townhill.shtml As we start the New Year, there 74 members on the list mode and an additional 14 who subscribe in the digest format. Tim I. Purdy

Sunday, January 01, 2006 Looking back is a regular feature of the Modoc County Record, a weekly newspaper published in Alturas, California. The following is transcribed from the December 15, 2005 issue. Looking Back 96 Years Ago – 1909 A TONG war broke out in Alturas Friday in a battle royal in the Café Royal. It appeared that each of the partners accused the other of getting away with the money hence the row…. F. M. Fleming of the mercantile firm of Fleming Bros. in New Pine Creek was a pleasant caller at our office on Friday. He informed us that the Fleming farm, consisting of 160 acres, was recently sold, the price being $125 per acre. 86 Years Ago – 1919 FOLLOWING IS the list of those who have been summoned to appear to act as Grand Jurors in Modoc County; Fred Street, Mrs. Sara Kelley, Sam W. Taylor, Julia O’Brien, A. Hafer, K. Sherlock, Mrs. Emma J. Smith, Walter S. Brooks, W.F. Lorenzen, Mrs. Nannie B. Hayes, A.E. Chambers, M<rs. Stella Cambridge, James T. Negley, Miss Cassie Johnston, Mrs. Edna Clark, Mrs. L.S. Monroe, Charlie L. Pabst, Mrs. Bertha Robson, W.H. Flournoy, P.S. Dorris, Mrs. Lela Fogerty, Mrs. William Belknap, H.B. Stephens, Mrs. Cora E. Petty, Mrs. Willie Hughes, C.H. Johnson and John Davis…. It was six below zero Wednesday. 56 Years Ago – 1949 HAROLD MONROE, son of Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Monroe of Alturas, who is visiting here from San Mateo where he attends junior college, had the misfortune to almost sever his thumb from his left hand Tuesday when a shell in the double barrel shotgun he was hunting ducks with, exploded. I knew most of those listed for the Grand Jury for 1919. This list includes some of the most important people in Modoc County at that time. Naturally I knew Harold Monroe, and this is enough said on that subject. See you all again next week, I hope, and a happy 2006 for all. Ron Morgan

WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY15TH, 1933 FORMER CEDARVILLEITE WINS ICE SKATING CHAMPIONSHIP John L. Wood, formerly of Cedarville, won the League Skating Championship of California at Yosemite recently. His partner, Miss Mabel Thorns, took the ladies championship in the same event. They together won the "Pair Skating Championship". Both of the above skaters will appear in San Francisco o the 4th of March and compete with others for the Indoor Championship for the Pacific Coast. 13 FEET SAVE MAN FROM PRISON TERM By the narrow margin of 13 feet, Truman Lawson, New Pine Creek, was a free man one day last week. Lawson was charged with resisting a Modoc County officer. He was brought to trial. Things were not proceeding so smoothly. Then the defense proved that the argument took place in Oregon, 13 feet from the California line. The case was dismissed. HISTORY OF SURPRISE VALLEY LODGE NO. 235 By E. C. Bonner, of Alturas, Cal. History of Surprise Valley Lodge No. 235, F. & A. M. at Cedarville, in Surprise Valley, Modoc County, California, to July 1932. Extending into Oregon on the north, Nevada on the east and Lassen County on the south, Surprise Valley is principally in Modoc County, but separated by the Warner Mountains, named from an army officer, who lost his life at the hands of hostile Indians in pioneer days. Originally in Utah, later in Nevada, the valley is now principally in California. Cedarville, formerly known as Deep Creek was founded in 1867 by William T. Cressler and John H. Bonner. Surprise valley Lodge, originally had jurisdiction over Modoc County but last the upper part of the valley to Northeast Lodge of Fort Bidwell on its organization and the western and central parts of the county to Adin, No. 250 and Alturas, No. 248, on the organization of those lodges. On July 23rd, 1873, James J. Dorris, founder of Dorris Bridge of Alturas, donated to Modoc County for public building purposes the site both of the old and the new court houses at Alturas and who was a member of Scio, No. 39 of Oregon, Emory I. Nickols, of Lassen No. 149, California; George W. Laine, of Sierra Valley, No. 184, California; Stanford M. Farmer, of Amador, No. 65, California; Uriah gresham, of Buckeye, No. 195, California; James M. Hornback, of Chico, No. 111, California; Isaac Skillman of Gravel Range, No. 59, California; William T. Cressler, of Vesper, No. 84, California; Amandus C. Kistler, of Washington, No. 4, Washington; Ward S. Stevens, of La Fayette, No. 126, California; Leonidas turner, of Mount Zion, No. 114, California; Robert W. Minto, of Antioch, No. 127, Illinois; Henry L. Merryfield, of Sierra Valley Lodges, No. 184, California; met at Eagleville, sixteen miles south of Cedarville to organize a lodge. James M. Hornback was chosen chairman; James J. Dorris, William T. Cressler, Frank McClintock and Emory I. Nickols respectively, Master, Secretary, Senior and Junior Wardens; Steps were taken to secure consent of the nearest lodges, being Susanville at the south obtained by James J. Dorris and Sisson or Mount Shasta at the west obtained by James M. Hornback and the building still used by the lodge at Cedarville was completed and occupied in November, 1873, upstairs by the lodge and downstairs by the Deep Creek school district, as the district was then called. In October, 1884, the lodge bought out the school district for five hundred dollars. During the time the building was so occupied high winds must have been the rule for a resolution is found in the minutes empowering the officers to act with the school trustees to keep the wind from blowing the hall down. During the life of the lodge, donations have been received as follows: James M. Hornback, thirteen aprons; Uriah Gresham, original three gavels, Charles W. Lee, original square and compass; John F. Reynolds, present square and compass; W. B. Whittemore, firearms of Daniel Hogue and $36.20 in cash; various framed photos from various persons; William T. Cressler and John H. Bonner, land for the hall; John H. Bonner, original flag of thirteen stars; E. C. Bonner, wiring lights and $250 to keep the lights going; and will receive from estate of S. O. Cressler in due time $1500. The lodge acquired a cemetery site of R. Thorp for $80 in February 1888, and later deeded to Cedarville cemetery district. Meeting again and at Cedarville August 30th, 1873, further steps were taken and on March 23rd, 1874 petition for dispensation was sent to the Grand Master, which dispensation being had April 8th, 1874, work was begun. The Lodge August 12th, 1905 laid the corner stone of the High School building at Cedarville with Masonic ceremonies, the oration being given by W. H. Patterson and E. C. Bonner acting as Grand Master, Bonner Chapter, O. E. S., was instituted in 1805 (I believe this is 1905) by Eagle Chapter, O. E. S. Dorris Chapter, No. 115, R. A. M. at Alturas was named after our first Master. The first petition for degrees by William A. Freeland and for affiliation by John M. Russell, an entered apprentice of Tehama, No. 3, at Sacramento and both being elected. Russill received the first degree of fellow craft conferred August 29th, 1874. September 19th, 1874, petition for charter was sent Grand Lodge and that date the first raising were had, being on Freeland and Russill. Charter was issued October 16th, 1874 and the lodge was instituted November 25th, 1874, by R. Thorp, Past Master of Oregon, for the California Grand Lodge, John H. Bonner receiving first degree then. All charter members are now dead, the last having been McClintock in San Jose, June 1926; and W. T. Cressler in January 1920. Cressler was our assemblyman, who in March 1874. A total of 6 created Modoc County out of Siskiyou in March 1874. A total of one hundred and ninety have signed the roll up to July 1932 and there are now on the roll seventy-three. The oldest member in standing is W. S. Murdock, but there is an older not in standing, John W. Pendleton, suspended 1893 and living in Oakland, California. (Continued next week) FORMER CEDARVILLE YOUTH PASSES SUDDENLY IN SONOMA COUNTY DEATH OF IVAN SHIRK CAUSED BY TUMOR ON BRAIN After a brief illness of a few hours, Ivan Lawson Shirk passed away in a Santa Rosa hospital February 2, 1933. Death was due to a brain tumor. Ten months ago the youth had been ill for a few weeks with what the doctors pronounced pneumoccocci meningitis, but he had recovered and was apparently in good health until late afternoon of Feb. 1. He was laid to rest in the Sebastopol cemetery, near Forestville, February 3, amidst a bank of flowers, surrounded by many relatives, boyhood friends and sympathetic neighbors. Ivan Lawson Shirk was born in Cedarville, California, July 5, 1913 and resided in Lake City and later in Cedarville until he was eleven years old. In 1924, he moved with his mother and sisters, Frances and June Shirk, to Forestville, California, where the family have lived ever since. He graduated from the local grammar school and finished at Analy High School at Sebastopol in June 1931. Since that time, he has worked in the fruit orchards and farms nearby and lived at home with his family. Quiet and reserved by nature, but always friendly. Ivan leaves behind a host of relatives and friends who regret his passing. Their many friends in Surprise Valley extend heartfelt sympathy to the family in their sad bereavement. (1:4) Dan Hill, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Hill of this place, had his left hand operated on at the Merritt Hospital in Oakland last Friday. The operation was found necessary on account of having the tendons in his forefinger severed while cutting a piece of tape off of a hose and the knife slipped thus inflicting the injury. Reports are that his hand is getting along fine. Boyd Herrin, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Herrin, of Vya, Nevada, is seriously ill at the Hotel Surprise this week. His illness is due to the result of the flu. It is thought by Dr. Kennedy, that he is suffering with an abscess on the brain. MAN BELIEVED DYING, FLAGS TRAIN FOR AID BACHELOR RANCHER IN MODOC IS STRICKEN, CRAWLS TO RAILROAD TRACK Lookout, (Modoc County) February 15, - Paul Demuth, bachelor rancher residing at Egg Lake, fifteen miles north of this place, lies seriously ill at the general hospital at Alturas after having given up his own case as hopeless. Demuth’s house s close to the Great Northern Railway track, over which freight trains pass daily. Demuth was stricken with illness, but managed to crawl to the railroad track and place a sign. Lying alone in bed, Demuth heard the train thundering by, but again managed to crawl tot he railroad track and replace his sign. Again it was buried with the falling snow and it was not until he had made the third attempt that train-men saw his posted notice and picked him up. He was taken to Klamath Falls, given first aid and sent to the hospital at the Modoc County seat. UNDERGOES SERIOUS OPERATION Dr. P. W. McKenney went to Fort Bidwell Saturday to operate on Curtis Matthews, who is suffering from gall bladder trouble and other complications. Mr. Matthews is improving, but is very ill. Dr. McKenney was assisted by Dr. Jewett of Fort Bidwell and Mrs. DeMotte, nurse, who accompanied the Dr. to Bidwell. – Plaindealer MODOC BABE COMES WITH TWO TEETH Alturas, February 11 – A nine pound boy born at the general hospital Wednesday to Mr. and Mrs. Drans Mohr of Likely is not only a husky youngster rejoicing in the name of Hans, but came into the world equipped with two teeth. – Bee WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 22, 1933 MRS. W. H. SHIRK PASSES AT HOME IN OAKLAND TUESDAY INTERMENT SATURDAY IN THE MASONIC CEMETERY The Surprise Valley Lodge, No. 235, F. & A. M. received a message this morning announcing the death of Mrs. W. H. Shirk at Oakland last night. The body will arrive at Alturas Saturday and will be immediately brought to Cedarville, where it will be interred in the Masonic cemetery, beside the grave of her husband, W. H. Shirk. Rev. Virgil A. Vinyard, Pastor of the M. E. Church, will officiate. We understand that the services will be held at the graveside. Mrs. Shirk is an aunt of Mrs. Zetus Spaulding, of Nevada. (1:1) We are informed that Al Monroe, who has been at the General Hospital for sometime, was operated on yesterday and his condition is quite serious. Mrs. L. A. Wheeler returned yesterday from Lakeview, where she has been for several weeks nursing her mother, Mrs. E. C. Coffman, during her illness. She reports her mother is able to be around again. Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Jones, newlyweds, who spent the past month in the south-land on their honeymoon trip returned to their home at Lake City last Sunday, where they will be "at home" to their many friends in Surprise Valley. Boyd Herrin, son of Mr. and Mrs. L. L. Herrin, of Vya, Nevada, who has been critically ill during the past two weeks at the Hotel Surprise, is not improving and his condition is very grave. Born at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Cummins in Cedarville, Cal., February 18th, 1933, to Mr. and Mrs. Homer Beeson, of Eagleville, Cal., a fine 8 ½-pound baby girl. Mother and babe are doing nicely. NEWS ITEMS FROM LAKE CITY Mrs. Mary Dunham, who has been so seriously ill, has improved so much as to need but little care from her neighbor. R. O. Ward and H. G. Ward were Alturas visitors last week. R. O. had the misfortune to upset on his return trip. Fortunately he was not hurt and the sleigh only needed a few nails and a piece of bailing wire to make it go again. Some difference from an auto wreck. Sam Garrett used an ax on his forefinger of the left hand last week, cutting it quite badly. Sam said he didn’t want Earl Wamack to have all the sympathy and besides he did hate to milk these wintry days. Mr. and Mrs. Rileous Jones returned from their honeymoon Sunday evening. They are now at the R. O. Ward home. The people in neighborhood treated them to a tin can serenade Sunday night. Their friends of Lake city, Cedarville and Fort Bidwell will pay their respects in like manner on separate nights, as soon as roads are better. Earl Daniels was out with sleigh bells all day Monday. Sure seemed like the "good old days". Mrs. George Toney has been quite sick with flu. Earl Wamack’s hand is improving slowly. It will be sometime before he has the use of it again. Earl Wamack cut his hand severely last Friday P. M. at the Roy Hobbs’ home. Dr. Kennedy was called and dressed the hand and then ordered him taken to Alturas for expert medical treatment. Earl Hobbs and Mrs. Pearl Painter accompanied him. All returned Saturday night. ~~~~~~ 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 FEBRUARY 1ST, 1933 EAGLEVILLE NOTES Mr. John Taylor was painfully but not seriously hurt when the horse he was riding fell on the ice, one day last week. A dislocated shoulder was the extent of his injuries. Alfred and Orin Mabrier have returned from a visit in Oakland with their mother and sister. Mrs. Nettie B. Harris left the latter part of the week for Medford, where she will assist her brother, E. M. Wilson in office work for sometime. – Plaindealer A number of high school pupils are staying in town this week on account of the blockaded roads and uncertainty of getting through the drifts up and down valley. Mrs. Jeff Mabrier and son, Orin arrived here from Oakland last Sunday and expect to remain the remainder of the winter. EARLY SURPRISE PIONEER GIVES DATA ON 1ST TEACHER IN VALLEY Alturas, California January 31st, 1933 Ed. Record: - I notice in your paper of January 18th, you quote from the "Mainly Modoc" column of the Modoc County Times, in which appears the following, "We all know who was the first "schoolmarm" in Surprise Valley. In 1865, Mrs. Emma Shartel taught the school in the old Lake City schoolhouse that was made of logs and poles. The wages being thirty dollars a month." That was three generations ago. Ancient history often becomes mixed and gets scrambled in transmission. Hence, due allowance must be made to cover cases of mistaken identity. Being one of the "old timers" that are not quite extinct in Modoc, I know for a certainty that nobody by the name of Emma Shartel ever taught school at Lake City nor any other place in Modoc County. The first school in Surprise Valley was taught by Miss Sarah A. Dickerson in the "Surprise District" five miles north of Lake City, in 1871. The schoolmarm at that time was 18 years of age. In 1872, she was married to William Shartel. He was a pioneer farmer and a prominent figure in the affairs of the valley, until 1916 when he sold his ranch to Harry Ward and moved to Los Angeles. The schoolhouse was made of lumber. The material and labor being contributed by George Freeman, Joe Ewing, William Shartel, Ralph Neasham, Peter Quirk and Isaac Heath. It being the largest building available. For sometime it was used for public dances. Upon one of these occasions when "Joy was being unconfined." A squad of soldiers from Fort Bidwell entered the room and seized a gambler known as Bill Glenn. They dismissed the crowd and after giving Glenn an unmerciful whipping warned him to leave the country "for the country’s good." His business elsewhere received his immediate attention. Two other outlaws infested the country at the time, Goff, who was lynched by the citizens for the murder of Brundridge and "Long John" Graham, who later became a gunman for the French Glenn Live Stock Company and made his home near Stein’s Mountain, in the Blitzen River country for several years until his death a few years since. Four killings happened in and near Lake City in the past fifty years. In 1883, Delano was killed on the flat east by William Shartel, Ralph Neasham. In 1884, Charley Young was killed by George Rucker and in 1885, Captain Wallace by Bill King and in 1914, Hugh McManus by Bill Powers. Respectfully, Felix Allen Alturas, Cal., Jan. 30, 1933 Mrs. J. H. Hutchinson and daughter, Miss Hazel, have moved down from Lake City and are residing at the Maintenance Crew Camp at the mouth of Cedar Canyon. Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Barber made a hurried trip to Alturas last Sunday, being called to the bedside of Mrs. Barber’s little sister, who passed away the same evening. (1:3) WANDA WINNOP PASSES AT ALTURAS Wanda Winnop, five-year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. Winnop, of Canby passed away at the hospital in Alturas last Sunday afternoon. The little one was stricken with spinal meningitis last Friday and death came two days later. Her remains were interred in the Alturas cemetery Monday. Wanda Winnop was a sister of Mrs. Lyle Barber, of this place. The family formerly resided near Eagleville. The sincere sympathy of their many friends is extended to the bereaved family. (1:5) BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENT Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Day, of Klamath Falls, Ore., announces the birth of a daughter, - Geraldine Day, born January 17, 1933; weight 7-pounds and 6 ounces. We extend congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Day on the happy event. Born to Mr. and Mrs. F. L. Dragoanovitch, of Alturas, Cal., January 23, 1933, a son Mrs. George Weilmunster, of Lake City, has been quite ill for sometime and we are informed that she was taken to Alturas last Saturday to under go a surgical operation at the General hospital there. BIG VALLEY PIONEER PASSES LAST FRIDAY Mrs. WILHEMINIA CLARK, OF Adin PASSES AFTER LINGERING ILLNESS (From Adin Argus) After a lingering illness of several weeks, Mrs. Wilheminia Blaske Clark passed away in Adin last Friday morning at the age of 67 years and 10 months. Mrs. Clark was the daughter of Albert and Caroline Blaske, pioneer residents of Adin. She was born in Yreka, March 21, 1865 and came here with her parents when about four years of age and made her home practically ever since. She was married to Richard B. Clark in 1884 and to them were born two sons, both of whom survive her. She also has five grandchildren. Mrs. Clark was an earnest Christian character and for many years has been one of the main supports and workers in the church at this place until a few months ago, when she was injured in an auto accident in which her husband was killed and perhaps may have hastened her death, which was caused by an organic disease of many years standing. She was a very lovable character and will be sadly missed in the community. Her funeral took place last Sunday, services being held in the church by J. T. Steele and at the grave by the Order of the Eastern Star, of which she was the last surviving charter member. (1:6) LAKE CITY NOTES Those convalescing from the flu this week at Lake City are: - Patrick Campbell, who has been seriously ill for the past two weeks, under the careful nursing of John O’Connor and Paul Anderson, Pat is gaining strength. Mrs. Joshua Strief is also reported able to sit up after a six weeks’ illness. Lloyd Wimer is able to be in school after a two weeks’ illness; also little Lynall Wimer is better. These folks have certainly had a good dose of the flu and will all have to be careful and not take a set back. Al Munroe was taken ill at Guano, Nevada, where he was working and was brought in last weekend. He is suffering with some abdominal trouble and it is feared he will have to undergo an operation. Mrs. L. A. Wheeler was summoned to the bedside of her mother, Mrs. E. C. Coffman, at Lakeview today. She has double pneumonia and is reported in a critical condition. Mrs. F. S. Heard, of Lake City, has been quite ill for the past week, but is somewhat better, we are glad to hear. Mrs. Hallie Tierney, High School teacher, is staying at the Hotel Surprise this week on account of bad roads to her home north of town. Some of our town folks say that tom Wylie, our genial postmaster, is aspiring to become A-1 detective – you know a finger print expert, etc. LAKE CITY NEWS ITEMS Lake City is having her share of sickness; "Grandma" Allie Heard is seriously ill. Mrs. Joshua Strief and Mr. Pat Campbell, both quite ill. The George Weilmunster family, seem the hardest hit. All have had the flu but Mrs. Mary Quirk. Mrs. Weilmunster has been dangerously ill and Saturday was moved to the General hospital for expert medical attention and perhaps an operation. From reports from relatives of the Harry Toney family, who recently went to Los Angeles for medical treatment, Mr. Toney was not suffering from cancer as feared, neither did Buddie have T. B. Mr. Emory Cole also went with them for medical treatment. Horace Hobbs was burned one night last week, when his nightclothes caught fire, while he was putting wood in the stove. Mrs. Hobbs succeeded in putting out the flames before they had gained much headway. OBITUARY Little Wanda Jean was born to Hiram W. and Alpha Winnop, March 12, 1928, in Fallon, Nevada and passed away in Alturas, California, January 29, 1933, at the age of four years, ten months and sixteen days. She was next to the youngest of twelve children and besides her loving parents, leaves six sisters and five brothers: Mrs. A. B. Seffens, of Inglewood, Cal.; Mrs. Lyle Barber, of Cedarville, Cal.; Mrs. L. E. Southmayd, of Marchfield, Ore.; Betty, Marjorie, Shirley Rae, Jewell, Casper, Bill, Dick and Robert Winnop, all of Canby, California. (4:6) WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 8, 1933 ALTURAS WAS A COLD COLD PLACE Frigid ain’t no name for it; ye editor had occasion to spend the night in Alturas Monday and say, was it cold? – no, not much (?) -. We heard reports on the street the following morning that it was all the way from 14 to 27 degrees below zero and dad blame it, we believe it must have been forty. Betty Stevens, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Stevens, has been very ill during the past week. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Kelley and family from Gerlach visited Saturday and Sunday with Mrs. Kelley’s mother, Mrs. Martha Cook. Mrs. Blanche Lewis returned to her home in Likely after spending several weeks with her parents. Mrs. Lawrence Young is caring for Mr. and Mrs. Bob Young, Sr., at present. From parties from Lakeview, we learn, that Mrs. E. C. Coffman, who was reported seriously ill last week is better. Her daughter, Mrs. Lloyd Ogle, is also quite ill. HERES ONE FOR RIPLEY A birth of a fine black calf was announced by the owner of a Pole Angus heifer at the "old Strief Ranch" this side of Lake City about two weeks ago. The heifer happened to be with the other milk cows and after being kept up and milked for a period of six days, the owner went out to milk his cows ont eh seventh morning and lo and behold, another calf had been born tot he heifer during the previous night. This last calf was red. The above, is one of the most freakish happenings one could possibly imagine and has never been heard of before by any stockmen. NOT SO BAD It’s interesting to notice how many of the older folks turned out for hooky-bobbing. Last Sunday a number of Cedarvilles’ social group had a grand and glorious time. One lady was heard to remark the first time the sled turned over, "Oh, it didn’t hurt a bit". This was after she was pulled out of the snow drift feet first. LAKE CITY NEWS ITEMS Born to Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Stevens of Cedarville, Cal., February 3, 1933, a son. Mrs. Stevens has been very ill for sometime, we are glad to state that she is somewhat improved. Mr. and Mrs. George Miller were moved to Cedarville Sunday by William Odbert. They have been living on the old Strief place owned by Simon Bennett. Dr. Jewett came down from fort Bidwell Thursday to see Mrs. Joshua Strief, who is quite ill with gallstones. She is reported better. "Grandma" Heard is still reported quite ill. Most of her children has been summoned to her bedside. Darrell Heard from Oregon is here visiting relatives. Fred Ash and Dave Baty drove their beef cattle to Willow Ranch over the Fandango Pass last week where they will be shipped from that point on the S. P. to the stockyards. Al Munroe, who has been ill for the past several weeks’ was taken to Alturas Monday morning by J. P. Seminario, where he will undergo medical treatment at the hospital. ~~~~~~ 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.

Friday, December 30, 2005 Looking back is a regular feature of the Modoc County Record, a weekly newspaper published in Alturas, California. The following is transcribed from the December 8, 2005 issue. Looking Back 97 Years Ago – 1908 THE TOWN Christmas tree will be held in the opera house Christmas Eve. Santa Claus will be there with treats for all the kiddies and the soliciting committee and others deserve much credit for their work in continuing this annual event. 87 Years Ago – 1918 THE WAR is over but it was learned today that two more Modoc boys have died in France and another was wounded….Bounty hunters can make good money in Modoc these days trapping coyotes. Besides the high price being paid for pelts, the county bounty is $17…. Temperatures ranged from five above to 48 above this week. 67 Years Ago – 1938 “EVERY DAY LIFE on a Cattle Ranch” is the name of the film being made on the Vic Christensen ranch at Likely…. Pres Dorris and W.B. Williams are trying to round up 250 head of cattle for a big barbecue in Sacramento honoring Governor Wilson. So far they have been given ten head…. All local help will be employed in the construction of the new Modoc High School next year. 42 Years Ago – 1963 THE MODOC High school band is all set to travel to the East-West Shrine game to perform at half time…. Dan Hill took over as Modoc Fair manager, replacing Hippy Burmister…. The Modoc Braves took both the varsity divisions at the seventh annual Holiday Basketball Tournament…. Christmas hams were on sale in Alturas for 53 cents per pound. In the 1938 column are mentioned two ex-employers of this person. I worked for W. B. (Ben) Williams, school and on Saturdays in the Lowell and Williams’s Grocery for several years. Then I went to work for Vic Christensen at his ranch and spent some of my most enjoyable teen years there. Ben was most anxious to have the big barbecue to thank the Governor for appointing him to the State Fish and Game Commission. Those two individuals were quite unlike in physique and nature. Vic was a large man; about six feet three in height and maybe weighed 300 pounds. Ben was slight and maybe weighed in at 140 pounds. He was light hearted and easy to get along with even when not doing your job in the best possible way. Vic was a serious man, and believe me when I say, he demanded perfection in what you were doing. I learned a lot from both of those gentlemen about life and work in general. Those lessons are still with me to this very day. (My grandkids think that I am really old fashioned and out of touch with the mainstream of America today). See you all again next week and have a very happy and safe New Years. Ron Morgan

Cristal 'Criss' Clark A Modoc resident for 76 years, Cristal Omar Clark of Alturas, passed away December 21, 2005 in Alturas, CA. He was 83. For the past month, Mr. Clark had been residing at Modoc Medical Center's Skilled Nursing Facility, due to his illness. Born in New Pine Creek, Oregon on July 29, 1922, "Criss" as he came to be known, grew up on ranches his father leased in Modoc County. He attended schools in Davis Creek, New Pine Creek and high school in New Pine Creek. Many of the skills he learned from his ranch experiences, he put to use during his adult life. He quit school at the age of 18 to enter the U.S. Army. He received his training on the west coast, then served his tour of duty during World War II in Italy and Africa. He received his discharge as a corporal, after five years of duty from 1940 until August 1945. On January 6, 1946, he married Phyllis Wells, a local girl raised on Canyon Creek and whom he met in Modoc, after his time in the service. He had learned to operate machinery very well and worked in the lumber mills and plowing ground for different ranchers, including George Weigel. He was the first person with the Alturas Post Office to deliver mail to homes and businesses throughout Alturas. "He did the whole town himself," recalls his wife. He held that solo position for 10 years, working with Postmaster Bob Nelson, until he retired following a heart attack. Criss loved to fish and hunt and enjoyed camping. He also loved to take his daily walks and stop and talk to everyone he knew. He was tall in stature, friendly and looked younger than his years, late into his life. Mr. Clark was a member of the Alturas Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3327. He is survived by his wife of almost 60 years, Phyllis Clark of Alturas, CA; daughter Marie White of Alturas, CA; son Duane Clark and wife Janet of Billings, Montana; grandsons Jerry Atkison of Peru, Indiana and Chris Stiles and wife Shellie of Peru, Indiana; granddaughter Stacey Jennings of Billings, Montana; granddaughters Penny Robinson of Rhome, Texas and Holly McPhee of Billings, Montana; 14 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his mother and father Luther and Ella (Cannon) Clark; his four brothers, Don Clark, Henry Clark of Prineville, OR; Floyd Clark of Alturas, CA; Virgil Clark, Lansing, Michigan and one sister Ethel Chatfield, Prineville, OR. Donations in his memory may be directed to the American Heart Association, 1372 Longfellow Ave., Chico, Ca. 95926 or the Alzheimer's Society of Northern California, P.O. Box 1824, Sacramento CA 95812. Graveside services will be held in May or June of 2006 at the Alturas Cemetery. Arrangements under the direction of Kerr Mortuary, Alturas, CA. Kathryn M. Asher Alturas born Kathryn Marina (Smith) Asher, 94, passed away in Albuquerque, New Mexico on December 3, 2005, following a stroke. Mrs. Asher was one of seven children born to Fred and Ermina Smith, a loving and happy family who lived on Henderson Street in Alturas for many years. Kathryn was the last surviving child. She was born on February 18, 1911 in Alturas, CA and graduated with the class of 1929 from Modoc Union High School. She married Leroy D. Asher of Alturas in 1937. He worked for many years with the railroad, and they made their home in Dunsmuir. After Leroy passed away in 1992, Mrs. Asher moved to a community (Edgewood) just outside Albuquerque, to be near her daughter Ardeth. Her many works as a talented poet, lyricist and composer were copyrighted during her lifetime. She was a homemaker, loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was also a member of the Lutheran Church. Services were held at 10 a.m. December 13, at Mt. Shasta Memorial Chapel with Pastor Cavener. Burial was at Mt. Shasta, CA. Mrs. Asher is survived by her daughter Ardeth and son-in-law Abel McDuffie of Edgewood, New Mexico; two granddaughters, Kathe McLaughlin and Beth Day and their families; six great-grandchildren all of New Mexico. Many nieces and nephews reside in California, Nevada, Arizona and Oregon. Relatives in Alturas include sister-in-law Georgia Smith and cousins Peggy (Sloss) Dekker and Warner Asher. She was preceded in death by her brothers Nolan, Albert, Merrill and Robert Louis Smith and sisters Doris Doherty and Emerald Wogan. Mary O. Lowes Mary O. Lowes, a former Alturas resident, was born to Sylvester and Mable Butler in Sulfur Mountain Santa Paula, California on Ocotber 21, 1916. She was living in Kingman, Arizona at the time of her death December 23, 2005. Survived by her beloved husband of 50 years, Bill Lowes of Golden Valley, Arizona, a retired CalTrans Supervisor of Alturas, daughter Janice Rorrick of Santa Barbara and her children by marriage, Bill Lowes of Mountain View, CA, Janice Gnekow, Bakersfield, CA and Fred Lowes of Golden Valley, AZ, her 14 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, and two great-great grandchildren, along with one sister, Rosy, of Missouri. Mary was one of 13 children, a gal truly blessed with a Big Heart and a very compassionate one. She gave, served and loved not only her husband Bill, her two children at home and two in college, and also became a God Mother to many of her family's children along with any and all who Fred may have brought home as Bobby Clark and Aaron Forrest, Jr. She was a tough lady at times when needed. She carried out her promises, always working alongside her husband and keeping things up on the home front. Mary was a cultivator. She could plow, plant or sow and harvest able to handle any of the machinery. She carried this over in all her relationships, always there willing to give a hand or do it all. She was strong and was loved by all those in her life. She never let the tough things rob her of her life, she never gave in, or let it get the best of her. Mary loved to garden, can, bake and share her love with others, through these gifts. She also loved bowling. In 1977, she was a great impact on the lives of the Tom Price family when they first moved to Alturas. She gave her love as a Mom and taught the skills she knew. Mary and Bill moved with the Prices to the Rim Rock Motel in 1983 and was right by their sides restoring the old Allerton Motel. They were right hands and often managed the motel while the Prices went on vacation. Mary was a truly valuable gem of a person. All will miss her, but value the memories she gave all. Mary will be brought back to her family's plot in Santa Paula. Family graveside services will be held on December 30, 2005. ~~~~~~ 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.

Theresa B. Dollarhide Theresa B. Dollarhide, 83, died Dec. 25, 2005, at Lake District Long-Term Care Facility in Lakeview. Recitation of the holy rosary will be at 7 p.m. Monday and mass of Christian burial at 10 a.m. Tuesday in St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Lakeview with Father Raymond Hopp as the celebrant. Interment will be at Sunset Park Cemetery in Lakeview. Desert Rose Funeral Chapel, Lakeview, is in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Dollarhide was born June 27, 1922, in Reno to John and Nora (Barry) O'Connor. She was raised and educated in Lakeview and, after graduating from Lakeview High School, attended a business college in San Francisco. In 1946, she married Wesley Dollarhide, who had returned home from military service. She raised their six children, then helped her husband operate the family business. She completed her working years as a secretary for Lakeview Lumber Products Sawmill. Mrs. Dollarhide was an active member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church, where she served as organist for many years. In her younger years, she had fun playing piano for dances in the Lakeview area. She loved quilting and was an avid reader. However, her family was her main source of pleasure. Survivors include her sons and daughters-in-law, Terry and Maureen of Klamath Falls, Daniel and Cheri of Redding, Rick and Karen of Chico, Calif., and Gene and Mary of Montrose, Colo.; daughter, Patsy Dollarhide of Port Townsend, Wash.; sister, Margaret Welk of Talent; brother and sister-in-law, John and Betty O'Connor of Shady Cove; 12 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and numerous nieces and nephews. She also leaves special friend and caregiver Vivian Lees. She was preceded in death by her husband and a daughter, Susan Dierks. Memorial donations may be made to Lake County Library Building Fund, 513 Center St., Lakeview, OR 97630, or the charity of the donor's choice. Published Wednesday December 28, 2005 Herald & News, Klamath Falls, Oregon ~~~~~~ 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 JANUARY 4, 1933 IRVIN WILSON KISTLER LAID TO REST IN CEDARVILLE CEMETERY LAST FRIDAY Last Friday afternoon at 2 P. M., the mortal remains of Irvin W. Kistler, were laid to rest in the Cedarville cemetery with funeral services conducted by Rev. Virgil A. Vinyard. Suffering an apoplectic stroke while playing cards with friends in the Club Pool Hall in Alturas last Friday, Mr. Kistler was removed to the General Hospital, under the care of Dr. Phillip McKenney and his wife summoned from Cedarville. Three hours later, at 11 o’clock, Mr. Kistler succumbed as the result of a clot on the brain due to the stroke. His wife reached his bedside an hour before the end. Irvin Wilson Kistler was born in Wanamaker County, Penn., August 31, 1874. On April 21, 1898, he enlisted as a volunteer private in Capt. Robert J. McCausland’s Company, "G" 13th Regiment of the 3rd. Brigade of the Army of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. On May 12, 1898, he was honorably discharged in order that he might enter the United States Army as a hospital steward to serve for the duration of the Spanish American War in the 13th Regiment of Pennsylvania Volunteers. He was honorably discharged from the service on March 11, 1899, at Camp Mackenzee, Georgia. In the late nineties, Mr. Kistler came to California and settled in Surprise Valley, where he was employed in the old Cedarville store of his uncles, A. C., O. P. and S. T. Kistlers. Later, he had charge of the firm’s store at Lake City and was still later independently engaged in the mercantile business in Eagleville. In 1902, he was married to Mary Ellen Hudspeth and to this union were born three daughters, all of whom were reared in the valley and are married. Mr. Kistler, who has made his home in Surprise Valley for the past 22 years, was always active in Politics and Civic affairs up to the time of his death and was clerk of the board of trustees of the Surprise Valley union High School. Although not a member, he was actively identified with the Modoc County Tax Commission and was largely instrumental in securing the valuable date on tax and other matters, which were compiled by the commission. At the time of his death in Alturas on December 27, 1932, he was at the age of 58 years, 3 months and 27 days. He leaves to mourn his passing his widow, Mrs. Mollie Kistler; 3 daughters, Mrs. Davie Groves, Jr., of Eagleville, Mrs. Paul Robinson of Lake City, Mrs. Denver Shadden of Adel, Oregon; on brother, Walter Kistler, of Great Bend, Pennsylvania, a sister, Mrs. James Mulready, of Elmira, new York and five grand children. (1:1) NEWLY – WEDS ARE CHARIVARIED About 60 friends gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Willis Warrens, newly-weds, near Eagleville last night and charivaried them from their bed. Although the element of Surprise was lacking, due to a vocally inclined dog on the premises, the occasion was a marked success from the viewpoint of noise volume. After the aroused bride and groom had dressed, they conducted their nocturnal guests to the hall at Eagleville and everyone danced to the music of an impromptu orchestra until a late hour. Mrs. Edith Maxwell, who has been visiting with her brothers, Bob and Elmer Minto and sister, Mrs. George Hudspeth, of Eagleville for the past two weeks left last weekend for her home in San Jose. Born – to Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Harris of Cedarville, Cal., Tuesday morning, January 3rd, 1933, an 8-pound daughter. (First birth of New Year) Willis O. Warren and Miss Delphia Jones of Surprise Valley were married in Lakeview, Oregon, Saturday, December 24, 1932, Rev. W. W. Switzer, of that city, officiating. (THE PAPER OF JANUARY 11, 1933 WAS NOT IN MICROFLIM) WEDNESDAY JANUARY 18TH, 1933 COMMITTED TO STATE ASYLUM T. L. REEDER ADJUDGED INSANE BY COURT T. L. Reeder, Eagleville man, was taken to Alturas last Friday, where he was examined by the Court, which was presided by Judge E. C. Bonner and the Drs. W. E. Coppedge and Robert B. Smith. The examination showed the man to be non compose-mantis and he was taken to Stockton last Saturday by Deputy Sheriff Ray Tierney. The warrant was signed by a brother of the unfortunate man. While he had not committed any acts of violence, which really endangered human life, he would go around pointing his finger at anyone, thinking that his finger was a gun. It was thought by his brother that if he did get his hands on a gun, he might kill someone. Reeder for the past two years has had charge of the Lost Creek ranch owned by Gerlach & Walt. An interlocutory decree of divorce was granted last Tuesday to Mrs. Genevive Frailey from Ray R. Frailey in the Modoc Superior Court. Extreme cruelty was charged in the complaint by Mrs. Frailey. Little Billie Laxague, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Pete Laxague was seriously ill the first of the week. EAGLEVILLE NOTES Mrs. Mary Page, Mrs. Bill Denio and Mr. and Mrs. Jack Rice and son, Melvin, all of Medford, Oregon, spent the week with relatives and friends. Mrs. Davie Grove, Sr., was confined to her home for several days with rheumatism, but is rapidly recovering at this time. Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Cockrill and small son, Billy, were in town from Duck Lake last week. Mr. Joe Allen is busy pruning trees on the Prior Ranch, which he has rented and expects to move his family there the first of March. Roy Ramsey from Susanville and Ernest Grove from Alturas were here on business Monday. Charlie Musselman was down from the Patterson Ranch Sunday morning to visit his father, "Uncle" Dave Musselman, who is making his home with Mr. and Mrs. Davie Grove, Sr. GET REGISTERED WITH DR. KENNEDY A large number of people have come to Dr. Kennedy lately wanting to get birth registration so that they could get their birth certificates. Years ago no "Birth Certificates" were filled out by physicians but since the pass of time, laws have come into use, which makes it absolutely necessary that an individual must possess a certificate of his birth when making an application to get any compensation, leave the country for foreign parts, etc. If a person is interested in securing a certificate of their birth they may call on Dr. Kennedy and he will give them the necessary information, by which they can secure this certificate. Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Caldwell, of Corvallis, were visitors in Cedarville over the weekend. They were formerly residents of this place. AGED ALTURAS WOMAN PASSES Harriet Elizabeth Salisbury aged Alturas woman passed away at the home of her son, Herbert Salisbury, in Alturas on January 13th, 1933. Mrs. Salisbury was a native of Ohio and came to Modoc County in her girlhood, where she has resided ever since. She was aged 84 years, nine months and 25 days. Funeral services were held at the Kerr Chapel last Sunday at 2:30 P. M. (1:3) POPULAR COUPLE MARRY AT COUNTY SEAT YESTERDAY MISS HOPE WARD AND RILEOUS JONES OF LAKE CITY UNITED IN MARRIAGE Coming as a general surprise to their many friends in Surprise Valley, Miss hope Ward and Rileous Jones, of Lake City, launched their boat on the sea of matrimony yesterday morning, January 17th, 1933. Immediately after the ceremony, they departed for a month’s honeymoon trip to Los Angeles and vicinity, after which they will return and make their home at Lake City. The bride is the only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. O. Ward, of Lake City and is a graduate of the S. V. Union School; the groom is the son of Mrs. Jane Jones of the same place. Both are popular and highly esteemed by a host of friends, who wish them a joyous and prosperous voyage over the sea of life. Born in Cedarville, Cal., January 15th, 1933, to Mr. and Mrs. Roy R. Stanley, a fine 7-pound daughter – Mary Jane Stanley. Mother and daughter are reported doing well. Miss Luella McCulley was reported on the sick list last weekend. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 25, 1933 HAS FINGER AMPUTATED "Doc" Sweeney had his forefinger on his left hand amputated last Thursday by Dr. Kennedy. 15 months ago, Sweeney was lathing and cut the finger tot he first joint off, but since that time it has given him trouble and it was necessary to amputate the member to the second joint and it is doing nicely. INDIAN BABE DIES AT FORT BIDWELL Stephen Gibson, son of Sadie Bago Martin Gibson, died, January 16, at Fort Bidwell Indian Hospital, after a long illness. He was a grandson of "Bieber" Jim Martin, a well-known Indian in this valley’s history. Stephen attended the Sherman Institute at riverside for over three years, but finally succumbed to the weakening effects of disease. – Bieber Gazette (1:5) ADEL CHILD IS BURIED AT LAKEVIEW Charles Frank Barry, six-year old son of James and Hilda May (Taylor) Barry of Adel, died January 18th at the Hot Springs Clinic if appendicitis. He was taken to the Clinic for an operation, which resulted in his death. Funeral was held from the home of Mrs. Lillian B. Reid, at New Pine Creek interment was made in the State Line town, where he was born. (4:2) SURPRISE DRIVER FILES TARIFFS Warren N. Slinkard, operator of an auto stage and freight service between Cedarville and Eagleville, will file tariffs with the state railroad commission this week, according to information received. Recently Slinkard was granted an extension of time, with the final date set for last Friday. ~~~~~~ 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.

Burtena L. Steele Former Alturas resident Burtena Louise Steele passed away on September 6, 2005, in Sacramento, CA after a short illness. She was 89 years of age. Inurnment will be in the Rest Haven Memorial Park, Eugene, Oregon, next to her husband and parents. She requested no services. Bea or Toots, as friends and family knew her, was the widow of Oscar "Bob" Steele and the daughter of Leon and Anna Kendrick. She was born October 22, 1916. Mrs. Steele lived in Alturas from 1946 to 1983 when they moved to Modesto. She and her husband owned and operated the Modoc Chemical Company here. She had also worked for Federal Land Bank of Alturas and retired in 1979, after 20 years. She moved to Sacramento after Bob passed away in 1986. She is survived by her sister-in-law, Mildred Steele of Fremont, CA; five nephews, eight nieces and numerous cousins. Modoc County Record – December 22, 2005 ~~~~~~ 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.

Looking back is a regular feature of the Modoc County Record, a weekly newspaper published in Alturas, California. The following is transcribed from the December 1, 2005 issue. Looking Back 97 Years Ago – 1908 CLARENCE RAKER , manager of the Alturas Forwarding Company at Likely, says that the company will now be moved to Alturas at the depot office. Mrs. Raker is teaching school in Likely…. The first train wreck on the new road occurred last Wednesday when the work train went off the track a short distance from Alturas, thereby delaying incoming passengers and mail. 87 Years Ago – 1918 PETE KEEGLER, who is leasing the Hess Mine, brought a gold brick worth $2,000 to town the other day. Since the early summer, Pete has presented 11 bricks of gold aggregating over $20,000 in value. 67 Years Ago – 1963 (sic, should be 1938) JUDGE F. M. JAMISON, Modoc County Judge for 18 years, died in San Francisco at the age of 83…. D. H. Grove. Sr. has been honored as the man “most responsible” for bringing REA power into the area. Citizens of the Eagleville community presented him with a radio…. Moore and Roberts have been named the low bidders for the construction of the new Modoc Union High School in Alturas. The b id dor construction was only $141,450. 42 Years Ago – 1963 TEMPERATURES dipped to three below on December 11…. Modoc supervisors devise subdivision ordinance in anticipation of future development in Modoc…. Dan Hill has been named Modoc Fair manager…. PP&L putting up $125 in prizes for the best lighted yards and homes in Alturas and is encouraging all residents to participate. The Christmas mail must be holding up the delivery of such inconsequential items as the Modoc County Record. I have had nothing after this last issue arrived. I guess the editor of the paper must have been asleep when he put 1963 instead of 1938. I might not have caught this until I saw when the high school was erected. I knew then that it was wrongly dated because our class was the first freshman class to attend good old Modoc Union High School. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all. Ron Morgan

SURPRISE VALLEY RECORD - CEDARVILLE, MODOC COUNTY, CAL NOVEMBER 2, 1932 SERIOUS OPERATION ON NECK PREFORMED LAST SUNDAY MORNING A serious neck operation was performed last Sunday afternoon, which required the skill and united efforts of Tom Knight, Ray Abrams, Lauren Adams, Prof. Tandy and several others to complete the job. The object of the operation was placed in the center of Hawkins’ Garage workshop with a great tank of clean water beside it and then the operation took place. Prof. Tandy suggested one way while John Hawkins suggested another and then after some controversy, a wool string was carefully wrapped around its neck. Poor thing! We know it must have felt terrible, but nevertheless, it had to be done. A quantity of gas was then poured n the wool string and John stood with a box of matches in his hand. Just imagine how you would feel with a string saturated with gas, tied around your neck and a fellow standing by ready to apply the match. It was a perilous moment and we all felt sorry for it, but it had to be done. Then the striking of the match was heard and John goes forward with lighted match – and then it was afire. We could almost realize how painful and hot it was, then up jumps Tom Knight (he must have felt sorry for it) and dumps it head first into the tank of water, - and "crack" – off comes the neck and the "gruesome" task was finished. Well, folks, laying all jokes aside, it was a delicate operation, for Ray Abrams has a number of gold fish, for which he had to have a large glass bowl for them this winter and the only suitable receptacle he could find was a five-gallon acid jug from the Hawkins’ Garage and hence the removal of the neck was necessary. It was the only jug of this size he could find in town and its neck had to come off in order to allow an opening for the fish to be placed in it. WALKER G. ROBINSON PASSED AWAY LAST FRIDAY Walker G. Robinson aged 74, passed away at the U. C. Hospital at Berkeley, last Friday, following an operation for the amputation of his leg. Mr. Robinson has been ill for sometime. His funeral was held from the M. E. Church here this morning at 10:30, services were conducted by the pastor, Rev. Virgil A. Vinyard, assisted by the choir. His obituary will appear in next week’s issue. The record, along with a host of warm friends, extends heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved family. (1:4) MONROE PAYS LIFE PENALTY FOR SLAYING Last Friday, Oct. 28th, Billy Monroe, 30-year out law was hanged for the murder of Stacy Baccala, Plumas County Deputy Sheriff, in Lassen County. Shortly before he was led to the gallows, he buckled his artificial leg, which had been taken from him after he admitted using it as a hiding place for a razor blade, with which he attempted suicide Wednesday. Previously, in the Lassen County jail, he took nearly a dozen saw blades from the leg and gave them to the sheriff. His feeble attempt to end his life after his father, Earl Monroe, visited him, was the only evidence of nervousness or fear he displayed while in prison. The gashes he inflicted on his throat and wrist were superficial. KILLED PLUMAS OFFICER Monroe shot and killed Baccala last June 16th, when the deputy overtook him and his father near Milford after a robbery at Greenville. As Baccala ordered them from their car, the younger Monroe shot him with a rifle, then emptied the contents of two pistols into the prostrate of the officer’s body. The son was arrested a short time later and his father was apprehended in Reno. Billy was convicted of the killing and sentenced to death. The elder Monroe was convicted of manslaughter and is serving a ten-year sentence in the prison. BODY TO STANFORD Upon learning that he would hang, Monroe willed his body to the Stanford University for scientific purposes. Attorney General, U. S. Webb, however, informed Warden James B. Holohan it was illegal for a person to direct the disposition of his body to others than those entitled by law to receive it. Since Monroe’s father is in prison and cannot claim the body, the youth’s sister, of Reno, declared she would order the body given to the university. (2:3) GUANO VALLEY MAN ARRESTED Maynard Shadden, young resident of Guano Valley, was arrested a week ago by sheriff Priday and deputy sheriff Carroll on a charge of stealing a quantity of steel traps from Raymond Powell on or about September 1st. He was brought to Lakeview and in the circuit court he plead guilty, was sentenced to 12 months imprisonment and then paroled. The officers recovered 332 traps. Four were found at Shadden’s place and had been worked over. An additional two dozen had been cached were unearthed and the rest of the number were on his trap line. – Examiner SURPRISE RANCHES CHANGE HANDS By deeds recorded recently in the County Recorder, T. H. Ballard’s office, R. M. Miller and wife transferred the old Miller property above Lake City, owned by them to Gherald Wilson and his wife, Gheraldine Wilson, consisting 341 and ¼ acres and the Millers acquired from the Samuel B. Strief, the old Joshua Strief property owned by Robert Niles immediately joining Lake City on the south, one of the oldest and finest ranches in Surprise Valley as is also the property sold by Miller to the Wilsons. – Plaindealer Mrs. McElwain, resident of Joseph Creek, passed away at that place, last week after a brief illness. Her funeral was held Monday afternoon. (8:4) Miss Gay Delmas, of this place and Mrs. Charles Decious of Fort Bidwell, accompanied by Ferdinand Delmas and Ray Adams left Monday morning to be at the bedside of Mrs. Delmas, their mother in San Jose. The home of Mr. and Mrs. Norman Frakes in south Warner Valley was destroyed by fire early last Friday morning and the house and all of its contents were a total loss. The dwelling was a two-story, six-room house, located some seven miles south of Adel at the former post office of Warner Lake. The cause of the fire could not be determined. – Examiner LEGAL TRANSFERS Decree of Distribution: Estate of Marguerite Rinehart, to William E. Rinehart, Harry E. Rinehart, Marion W. Rinehart, Effie M. Sizer and Grace l. Beebe, to each 1/5 interest in Cedarville property. Cecil, young son of Somer Beeson of Davis Creek is at the Alturas hospital recovering from an abscessed appendix operation. Dr. M. R. Kennedy and Dr. John R. Stile were the physicians. ELOPED Tom Buel and Lavene Vaughn, of Fort Bidwell, stole a march on their friends and were married, we are informed. We did not get any information as to when and where the ceremony was performed. Johnnie Laxague is confined to his bed this week on account of a wrenched knee. CELEBRATES 21ST WEDDING ANNIVERSARY Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Seminario celebrated their twenty-first wedding anniversary yesterday at the French Hotel here. They were married in Carson City, Nevada, on November 1st, 1911, shortly after coming from their native country, Spain. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 9TH, 1932 DEER WRECKS CAR ON CEDAR CANYON ROAD A unique accident which might have been attended with fatal consequences, but fortunately was not, occurred in the Cedar Canyon about four miles west of town last night when Mr. and Mrs. Charles Akins, of Alturas, while enroute to Cedarville, drove their car into a small herd of deer and ran over the side of the grade. Akins, who was apparently traveling down the grade with his car in second gear, rounded a turn and met the deer, which were blinded by the car lights. One of the animals ran straight into the on-coming machine putting out one of the headlights and during the collision the auto, an Oakland touring carm careened over the side of the grade and plunged down the steep bank, turning over twice and lodging against a large boulder. Akins suffered a severely wrenched shoulder and both he and his wife were shaken and bruised, but neither seriously. GRAND JURY IS SELECTED According to an announcement by John Sharp, Sheriff of Modoc County, the names of 30 Modoc County citizens have been drawn from the grand jury box in the Courthouse by County Clerk, L. S. Smith and these persons were officially notified to appear in the Courthouse at Alturas at 10 o’clock, Monday morning, November 14th. Those whose names have been drawn as prospective grand jurors and who are expected to appear in the Modoc County Superior Court on November 14, follow: Mrs. Frances Carpenter, Lloyd B. Laver, Rufus Ward, Leo F. Mulkey, Charles E. Cummins, C. W. Mapes, Mrs. Nettie B. Harris, Frank D. Harbert, Lee Heryford, Walter F. Lorenzen, George M. Clark, J. B. Kelley, V. F. Christensen, Mrs. Mabel E. Perry, R. J. Graham, Jr.; Alfred t. Coffman, Mark A. Livingston, Mrs. Thelma Tillotson, W. T. Withers, Lawrence J. Fee. Mrs. Ira D. Ash, Mrs. Bertha Harris, Mark Belli, William T. Gould, Frank Powers, Arthur Criss, C. F. Fulcher, R. E, Snyder, P. S. Dorris, W. A. Odbert. Glenn Hill, our colored wood-saw operator, took his equipment to Nubieber last Friday, where he will harvest the wood crop for the residents in that section for the next two-weeks. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 16TH, 1932 JUDGE WESTERVELT RE-OPENS CASES; DECISION ON FINE CUTS MEETS WITH FAVOR JAURENA TO PAY $50.00 REMAINDER TO BE SUSPENDED Davis BROS. UNABLE TO PAY DEER FINE; MAGISTRATE FORCED TO SENTENCE Two cases were re-opened in the local court last Friday before Justice of the Peace, J. H. Westervelt. C. H. and Ed Davis, were arrested in November, 1931, by Game Warden A. A. Jordan, for possessing deer meat out of season, were hailed before the local court and after they plead guilty, were fined $25.00 a piece and given six-months in which to pay the fine. This was later extended. The men testified, upon their appearance in court last Friday, that they were still unable to pay the fine and the court was left no alternative but to sentence them to serve out the fines in the County Jail. Constable Cavin delivered the two men at Alturas Monday. In the other case to reappear before the court, Valentin Jaurena, Pool Hall operator of this place, had been fined $200.00 last spring for liquor possession and given time in which to pay. The raid, which was conducted by Federal Agent J. H. Burns, it later became known, was made in a more forceful than legal manner and the seizure of the "evidence" of approximately ¾ of a pint of jackass was netted as the result of a search of Jaurena’s premises without the benefit of a search warrant. The rather unconstitutional aspects of the raid caused local public sentiment to favor the defendant, with the result that several prominent citizens sought leniency for Jaurena. In consideration of all the circumstances of the case, Judge Westervelt, last Friday morning, suspended $150.00 of the fine and gave Jaurena until December 1 to pay the remaining $50.00. OBITUARY OF W. G. ROBINSON Walker G. Robinson was born in Cato, Wisconsin, September 1, 1858. When about seven, his folks moved to Garden City, Minn., and two years later to Alexandra, Minn., where he lived until grown to manhood. As a young man he took up a homestead in North Dakota and followed the occupation of farming. In 1890, he was united in marriage to Miss Alice Carpenter, of North Dakota. In 1909, he came to Surprise Valley with his family and has resided here since then until the time of his death, October 28, 1932. In 1919, he was appointed as caretaker of the Cedarville cemetery, which work he has performed faithfully and well and many friends will ever hold his memory dear for the many kindly acts he has extended when they were bereft of a loved one; also for the service rendered in keeping the "Silent City" so neat and attractive by caring for the shrubs, flowers and trees. He is survived by his widow, one daughter, Miss Doris, of San Jose and one son, Warren C. Robinson, of Cedarville; also three brothers and two sisters, who reside elsewhere and a host of warm friends, who extend heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved family. His funeral was held November 2, from the M. E. Church here, Rev. Virgil A. Vinyard officiating and the remains were tenderly laid to rest in the Cedarville cemetery. "When the curtains of life draw together, And deep silence enshrouds the soul, When the last act is finally recorded In mem’ries more precious than gold, There’s a silence of triumph that lingers To soothe the aching heart, For the life was that of a conqueror Who acted well his part." (1:1) The many friends of Mrs. Jennie S. baker, of this place regret to hear that she is confined to St. Mary’s Hospital in Reno undergoing treatment for her eyes. SURPRISE PIONEER IS LAID TO REST Mrs. Frances Delmas, who was stricken with paralysis Sunday, October 30 and passed away at her San Jose home Monday, November 7, was laid to rest in the Cedarville Cemetery last Friday, November 11, with funeral services conducted by Father O’Driscoll of Alturas. Mrs. Delmas was born Frances Caney, in Paris, France, March 9, 1849 and came to America at an early age, where she met and became the bride of J. B. Delmas. Mr. and Mrs. Delmas were early pioneers in Surprise, coming to this community about a half-century ago. A short time after the death of her husband, Mrs. Delmas moved to San Jose and made her home in 1909, where she lived the remainder of her days. The decedent is survived by the following children: Miss Gay Delmas, Louis and Ferdinand Delmas of Cedarville; Mrs. Charles Decious of Fort Bidwell; Andrew Delmas and Mrs. J. V. Herman of Reno. (1:5) WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 1932 MAN HELD IN MURDER CASE With only meager clues for the officers to work on at the time of finding of a decomposed body of a stranger, about a mile from here last week, Sheriff W. W. Sublett has worked persistently on the case until now the suspected murderer is behind the bars in the County Jail at Redding, held on a murder charge signed Wednesday, November 16, by District Attorney Ross. It appears fro the evidence, as related by Charles Burns, aged trapper of this place, as told by him to Sheriff Sublett, that the dead man, whose name was James Scott Evans, with a police record, was murdered by his companion, James G. Mattingly, with whom he had been camping for sometime. Burns related that he had chatted with them both on various occasions. A woman, Mrs. Carmen Randolph, was with them at the time and place described by the trapper, in his story to Sheriff Sublett, but the woman, who is held as a material witness, denied ever seeing Evans, the murdered man. The identity of the murdered man was furnished by finger prints of the dead man from the State Bureau of Criminal Identification, who informed Sheriff Sublett that the dead man was named James Scott Evans, with a police record. Burns submitted evidence that the murder was probably committed one mile east of Fall River Mills on land used as a dumping grounds for rubbish. – Fall River Tidings (1:2) PHEASANT FLIES INTO CAR WINDSHIELD While returning from a trip to the lower end of the valley last Thursday morning, Fred Ash and Will Monroe of Fort Bidwell were driving north toward Cedarville a few miles south of here when a large Chinese Pheasant, flushed from the side of the road, flew into the windshield of the car. The bird hit with such force that he was almost instantly killed. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Jake Garrison, last Sunday morning, November 20, at Cedarville, a baby daughter. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Frances (Frogs) Ballard, Sunday, November 20, at Alturas, twin-daughters. Mrs. Ballard is the former Miss Josephine Arabolad. ALTURAS MAN IN CITY HOSPITAL CONDITION IS GRAVE Walter Brown, genial, well-known proprietor of "Brown’s Coffee Shop," in Alturas, has been seriously ill for the past two weeks in the Lane Hospital in San Francisco, latest reports indicating his condition as being very serious. The Alturas restaurant man, who is suffering from a lingering ailment, was taken to the city hospital on November 9, where he was subjected to treatment, several blood transfusions being necessary to save the stricken man’s life. According to the latest available reports, Mr. Brown will be returned to his Alturas home the early part of the week. His condition is still regarded as grave. CAR RUNS OFF GRADE NEAR FORT BIDWELL AND BURNS His car out of control as what is believed to have been the result of a broken steering knuckle, Frank Harden plunged over the grade on Neasham Hill, this side of Fort Bidwell, early Sunday evening, the automobile turning over and landing up-side down, where it caught on fire and burned up, its driver escaping death by a narrow margin; sustaining minor bruises and a severe shaking up. Harden, who is from Alturas, was enroute home from Fort Bidwell and the accident occurred about six-miles this side of that town. The car, a Buick six-cylinder coupe, was completely consumed by the flames, which are believed to have been caused by the ignition of gasoline from a broken gas line by the hot motor. It is believed that the car was partially covered by insurance. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 1932 FLAMES DESTROY WAREHOUSE OF FORT BIDWELL STORE A. C. LOWELL COMPANY SUFFERS $4,000 DAMAGE Believed to have started from faulty wiring on the Delco Lighting plant, fire broke out in a small engine shop near the warehouse of the A. C. Lowell, Inc., the hardware and grocery store, conducted by C. G. lowell, in Fort Bidwell, last Monday evening and the flames spread into the warehouse, wood shed and two other out houses entirely destroying them and causing an estimated damage to the firm of $4,000. The conflagration, which started about 5 o’clock in the evening burned up approximately $1,000 worth of merchandise housed in the warehouse and would have spread to other buildings if a large number of volunteer firefighters had not appeared on the scene and controlled the flames. According to reports, some of the merchandise was saved by the volunteer firefighters. The entire loss is partially covered by insurance. Messrs. A. Olson and L. E. McKenny of Portland, who arrived here November 15, to remodel the home of Harry Rinehart, finished their work yesterday and left this morning for Lakeview. The Rinehart home was completely modernized with stucco on the outside and plaster within. Paul McAfee arrived here last Saturday from Los Angeles for a two weeks’ visit with his aunt, Mrs. Jane Wallace. FORT BIDWELL HIGH SCHOOL GIRL IS SUDDENLY STRICKEN SUNDAY MORNING PASSES AWAY AT HOME AFTER DANCE; CAUSE OF DEATH IS UNKNOWN Physicians Puzzled Over Death of Kathryn Peterson; Examination Reveals Nothing; Analysis To Be Made; Buried Yesterday Suddenly stricken after returning to her home from a dance early last Sunday morning, Miss Kathryn Peterson, 18-year-old high school girl of Fort Bidwell, called her mother, complained of pains all over her body and passed away before a hurriedly summoned physician could arrive. An autopsy performed later in the day by Dr. P. W. McKenney of Alturas and Dr. Jewett of the Reservation Hospital at Fort Bidwell revealed no indications as to the cause of the girls’ death. The examination proved the girl to be in a healthy condition and offered no clues to the puzzled physicians, who sent stomach contents and blood samples to city laboratories for analysis. Miss Peterson, who was a senior in the Fort Bidwell branch of the Surprise Valley Union High School, attended the dance at Fort Bidwell last Saturday night, apparently enjoying good health at the time and having a good time. She returned to her home after the dance about 4 a.m. Sunday morning, retired and apparently slept peacefully until 6 o’clock, when she called her mother and complained of pains all over her body. A messenger was immediately dispatched for Dr. Jewett at the Reservation Hospital but the stricken girl expired before he could reach her bedside. Funeral services were held at the home yesterday afternoon and interment was made in the Fort Bidwell cemetery, Rev. Scwabenland of the Alturas Baptist Church officiating. The decedent, who was born and reared at Fort Bidwell, is survived by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. jack Peterson, six sisters and two brothers: Esther, Mary Lee, Betty, Elbert and Granville Peterson, Mrs. Mitchell Santiago, all of Fort Bidwell, Mrs. Foster Winnship of Grimes and another married sister in Oakland, whose name was not learned. (1:3-4 Headline) SURPRISE VALLEY MAN SUCCUMBS TO STRANGE MALADY AFTER LONG ILLNESS Tom Smith, 52, life-long resident of Surprise Valley, passed away at his home near Cedarville, at 5 o’clock yesterday morning after a three weeks’ serious illness, which culminated a two-year period during which he had been in poor health. Funeral services will be held in Cedarville tomorrow afternoon at 2 o’clock and interment will take place in the Cedarville cemetery, Rev. V. A. Vinyard officiating. The direct cause of his death was due to an ailment, which was diagnosed by Dr. m. R. Kennedy, attending physician, as Agranucystic Angina, a rare form of anemia, differing from the conventional form in that the ravages of the disease resulted in the destruction of the white corpuscles of the blood rather than the re corpuscles, which is the case of the latter malady. Mr. Smith suffered infection of the oral cavity and tonsils about two years ago and as a result of the consequent weakening of his system, the fatal anemia set in three weeks ago. Tom Smith was born and reared in Surprise Valley and spent his entire life here. His wife, Mrs. Blanche Smith, is the sole survivor. (1:3-4) DEATH TAKES ONE OF BALLARD TWINS Living a brief life span of but 8 days, one of the twin baby daughters born to Mr. and Mrs. Francis Ballard, Sunday, November 20, was claimed by death last Monday, November 28. Funeral services were held Tuesday from the Alturas Catholic church and in the interment was made in the Alturas cemetery, Father O’Driscoll officiating. The surviving twin daughter is reported to be doing nicely at the home of her young parents. (1:5) Dick Wilcox, formerly well-known in this county, is reported to have dropped dead on the streets of Lakeview from heart failure sometime during the weekend. (4:4) A party composed of Mr. and Mrs. Alec Ash and son, Mr. and Mrs. William Rinehart and family, of Vya, Nev., and Mrs. Martin Espil, motored below for a brief thanksgiving visit last Thursday, returning Sunday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Ash visited Mr. Ash’s parents in Chico; the Rinehart’s visited Mrs. Rinehart’s mother, Mrs. Rebecca Prewitt, at Roseville and Mrs. Espil visited her two daughters, Marie at Berkeley and Janie at San Francisco. ~~~~~~ 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.

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