Billie, The article about "KNX" and the "Arizona Wranglers" brought many memories of Modoc County in the 1930's. Radio reception was pretty poor in those days and the only reliable stations for the Modoc crowd was KNX, a station located in Los Angeles, and another station received from Salt Lake City, Utah. Something about the air waves brought those two stations in loud and clear. I used to listen to the Salt Lake City station at night in my bedroom after 10:00 PM because it was classical music. I could usually only get in about 30 minutes before my folks would discover what was going on and turned off my little Majestic radio with the owl that timed the radio for turn-off. The Arizona Wrangles came to Romero Lodge, one week-end in the early thirties. They filled the lodge with Modoc people starved to hear some real live music. Everybody came and brought their kids to enjoy this big event. They used to have many dances at the Romero Lodge, located between Likely and Alturas, until it burned and was never replaced. Ron Morgan

SURPRISE VALLEY RECORD Cedarville, MODOC COUNTY, CALIFORNIA FEBRUARY 3, 1932 DEATH OF Mrs. MARGUERITE RINEHART Mrs. Marguerite Rinehart, mother Mrs. Thomas B. Sizer, Mrs. Grace Beebe, Harry E. and Marion Rinehart, of this place, and William Rinehart, of Nevada, passed away at her home in Cedarville at 1:30 o’clock, this (Wednesday) morning. She had been in poor health for sometime and the end was not unexpected. Her obituary will appear in our next issue; data is not available at this time. The time for her funeral has not been announced. Mrs. Rinehart was an early pioneer of this valley and beloved and respected by a host of friends, who join in extending deepest sympathy to the bereaved family in their sad hour. (1:3) SHIPS 2,500 POUNDS OF TURKEY A. W. Stiner, one of the largest turkey growers in Surprise Valley, has shipped in the neighborhood of twenty-five hundred pounds of turkey from his ranch, near Eagleville, this year. Last week, he made another shipment of several crates of choice birds to the Jacobs, Malcolm & Burtt Co., of San Francisco. He still has a number of birds, which he will ship within the next two months. Stiner raised in the neighborhood of four hundred and fifty turkeys last season. AT the NAVAL HOSPITAL Earl Benner of this place is at Mare Island in the hospital receiving medical treatment. MOVED TO the GARRETT RANCH Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Atkinson, who have been occupying the F. S. Heard residence, moved to the Sam Garrett ranch, about four miles north of Cedarville, the first of the week, where they will reside in the future. Judge E. C. Bonner was in town last Thursday attending the funeral of J. F. Allenwood. (4:2) MEETS WITH SERIOUS ACCIDENT Price Craig had quite an experience one day last week. He was driving his grader and the exhaust pipe broke off and the monoxide gas escaping got into the cab and completely overcame him. The machine went off the road and here he was found by a passerby, who took him to Alturas, where he was revived. It was fortunate that he was discovered before it was to late. – Adin Argus BIRTHDAY SURPRISE A very pleasant birthday surprise party was given Mrs. Vine Scammon at her residence January 24th. A further surprise was the wonderful oratorical ability shown by Lloyd Crammer in presentation of gifts to the guest of honor. The evening was enjoyed in playing 500 after which dainty refreshments were served. Mrs. Olive Hull won high score for the ladies and Mr. Joe Young for the gentlemen. Mr. and Mrs. Neunaber distinguished themselves by winning low scores. Those present were: Mrs. and Mrs. E. G. Scammon, Mr. and Mrs.. J. L. Crammer, Mr. and Mrs. George Brown, Mr. and Mrs. Jess Osborne, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Young, Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Hull, Mr. Joe Douglas and Miss Maude Campbell. - Westwood Sugar Pine FEBRUARY 10, 1932 ONCE AGAIN the PORTALS OPEN Marguerite Best was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in July 1856. She, in company with her parents, crossed the plains by ox teams when she was about four-years old. They landed first in Virginia City where they lived for a short time. She was married to Adam Rinehart in Yreka, 1873. To this union six children were born, the youngest of whom died a short time after birth. Mr. and Mrs. Rinehart came to this valley in 1874, where they began ranching and raising cattle. Mr. Rinehart was in partnership with the late William T. Cressler for a number of years. In 1922, they retired from business and moved into Cedarville, where they lived until he was suddenly called by death about seven-years ago; and it has continued to be her home. Mrs. Rinehart has been in poor health for several years and while the doctor realized for sometime past that the end might come anytime, yet when that time comes how unprepared we are for death! She retired to bed as usual on Tuesday night but about eleven o’clock, she started to get up but only succeeded in standing on her feet, when god called and the worn, tired heart ceased to beat. Our old church records show that Marguerite Rinehart became a Christian and joined the Methodist Church in 1922. The writer has spent many encouraging and profitable times visiting with her as we talked about goodness of God. When we first became acquainted with her, she said this, which we put in words of the old song, "I am waiting; only waiting, till this weary life is over; only waiting for my welcome, for my Savior on the other shore." Funeral services were held in the church by her pastor on last Saturday afternoon; and in spite of an unpleasant day there was a large crowd – relatives from Lakeview and William Hartley, manager of the Penny Store in Lakeview, being present. She leaves to mourn her loss, besides relatives, Hawkins and Mrs. Duncan, of Lakeview, attending the funeral. Besides these, there are three great grand children, eight grand children and five children. They are Will, of Nevada, who had to come by way of Winnemucca and Reno; Harry and Marion, of Cedarville; and Effie Sizer and Grace Beebe also of Cedarville, Cal. To know Mrs. Rinehart was to love her but love cannot keep away Death; although it can help us to look away from earth to "the home of the soul." "Dearest mother, thou hast left us, Here thy loss we deeply feel. But ‘tis God who hath bereft us, He can all our sorrow heal. "Yet again we hope to meet thee When the tears of life are fled, Then in heaven with joy to greet thee Where no farewell tear is shed." A Friend (1:3) ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS OF Alturas CLOSED On account of mumps and chickenpox being prevalent in Alturas, the Grammar School is closed this week. DEATH CLAIM IS FOUGHT BY STATE That George Robinson, late mechanic for Clint Fulcher at Lookout, died from tumor on the brain rather than monoxide gas poisoning from working over automobiles at his place of employment, is now alleged by the state compensation insurance department. Oscar Gibbons, of Alturas, is representing the widow and has made application for a hearing before the state industrial and accident board. The compensation department bases its claim on an autopsy of the victim’s brain performed by Dr. Vera Bolin, of San Francisco. – Times CARD OF THANKS We wish to express our sincere thanks and appreciation to our friends and neighbors for their acts of love and sympathy during our recent bereavement in the death of our beloved mother, Mrs. Marguerite Rinehart. Mr. and Mrs. William Rinehart Mr. and Mrs. Thomas B. Sizer Mrs. Grace L. Beebe and family Mr. and Mrs. Harry E. Rinehart and family Mr. and Mrs. Marion Rinehart and family RESIDENTS OF Lakeview HERE SATURDAY Mrs. Lena Hawkins, Mr. and Mrs. William Duncan, Elden Brattain, Jr., Clarence Rinehart and William Hartley of Lakeview were here last Saturday attending the funeral of Mrs. Marguerite Rinehart, all relatives, except the latter. CARD OF THANKS We desire to express our sincere thanks and appreciation to our friends and neighbors, who assisted us at the time of the accident and death of our dear brother and nephew, Robert Haran. Mr. and Mrs. John Haran and family Mr. and Mrs. Pedro Seminario and family Mitchell Carrica Jake Haran (9:5) BORN at Cedarville, Cal., February 4th, 1932, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Forest Adams to Mr. and Mrs. Verne Wheeler, a daughter. Mother and babe are doing nicely. FEBRUARY 17, 1932 CAR RUNS OVER GRADE While coming to town last Thursday evening from the Highway Station in Cedar Pass, Clarence Hawkins, employee of the State Highway, had the misfortune of running off of the grade, just the other side of the Summit. He was uninjured, but the Ford Pick-up, which he was driving suffered a broken top and windshield, along with other damages, which are apt to come from a wreck of this kind. Hitting a snow drift and unable to right the car was the cause of the accident. TOM GARRETT PASSES AT RENO MONDAY Thomas Garrett, aged about 25 years, the son of Mrs. E. Garrett and the late William T. Garrett, former residents of Cedarville, Cal., died at the home of his sister, Mrs. Walter Fisher, at Reno, last Monday morning; his death was caused from pneumonia. He spent his early youth here and attended both grammar and High School here. He leaves his mother, Mrs. E. Garrett, of Westwood, Cal., two sisters, Miss Mildred Garrett, of Lakeview, Ore., and Mrs. Walter Fisher, of Reno, Nevada and one brother, Darrell Garrett, of Lakeview, Ore.; he is a nephew of Mrs. M. Fitzgerald, of this place and also has other relatives here. His funeral is being held this afternoon from the St. James Catholic Church, of Cedarville. Their many friends extend deepest sympathy to the bereaved family. (1:6) SON ARRIVES Born February the 14th, 1932 at the Reynolds ranch about five miles north to Mr. and Mrs. Louis Slinkard, a son. NATIVE DAUGHTER ARRIVES Born at Cedarville, February the 8th, 1932 to Mr. and Mrs. Bert H. Simson, a daughter, Patsy Raye VISITING IN Lakeview Mrs. L. A. Wheeler is spending the week visiting with her sister, Mrs. Lloyd Ogle in Lakeview. RETURNS TO HER HOME AT LONG BEACH Mrs. Bert Hudspeth, who had been here for several months, during the illness of her father, the late J. F. Allenwood, departed for her home in Long Beach last week. EIGHT-POUND DAUGHTER ARRIVES Born Monday morning, February 15, 1932, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Andy Neasham, to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Nolan, of Eagleville, Cal., a eight-pound daughter. Both mother and babe are doing fine. FORT BIDWELL NEWS ITEMS Last Thursday this section was the scene of one of the hardest windstorms for many a year, says A. J. Hickerson. "I was coming from the store with a gallon jug of vinegar and the wind blew the jug wrong side out and never spilled a drop of the vinegar." Quote A. J. Mrs. A. W. Henry broke her arm Saturday night while coasting and Monday their home burned down; bad luck comes in large amounts, they say. FEBRUARY 24TH, 1932 SURPRISE PIONEER PASSES YESTERDAY John Sly, old time pioneer of this valley, passed away at his home in Cedarville Tuesday, February 23rd. Mr. Sly has been an invalid for the past seven years and bedfast for the past three years and in a helpless condition. During the past few months, he has been gradually declining and yesterday about 3 o’clock P. M., he passed to the Great Beyond; "that bourne from whence no traveler ever returns." He suffered with hic-cough for two days before his death. He was an honored member of the Surprise Valley Lodge, No. 235, F. & A. M. and had been a member for many years and at the time of his death was one of the oldest members of the local Masonic Lodge. He is survived by his wife, to whom the Record, along with many friends extend sincerest sympathy. His funeral will be held Friday afternoon under the auspices of the Masonic Lodge. (1:2) DEATH OF FORT BIDWELL CITIZEN William Routson, 73, old time resident of Fort Bidwell, passed away at his home in Fort Bidwell February 23rd. Mr. Routson has been very ill for several weeks from a complication of ailments, which necessitated the attendance of a nurse both day and night. He leaves his wife, Mrs. Lizzie Routson and one son, Ross Routson, cashier of the Bank of Fort Bidwell, to mourn his death. His funeral will be held at Fort Bidwell Thursday, February 25th. Services to be conducted in the Bidwell Church. (1:3) INJURES FINGER AGAIN Leithead Sweeney, who chopped the end of his forefinger off sometime ago had the misfortune of injuring the same member yesterday while doing some carpenter work. CELEBRATES 102ND BIRTHDAY Over KNX last Sunday evening, the "Arizona Wranglers" were on the air, playing a list of requests from the Radio fans throughout the state and as we were about to tune off, we heard the "Sheriff’s" announcement that the Wranglers would play the "Arkansas Traveler" in honor of Harry Wilson’s 102 birthday, who lives up in Cedarville, Modoc County. We didn’t know that Harry was quite so aged; anyway he doesn’t look that old, but a fellar can never tell just how much chasing wild broncos will rejuvenate a man’s looks. Anyway, Harry missed the number and says that it should be repeated for him, as that is one of his favorite tunes. LEAVES FOR PORTLAND Attorney and Mrs. B. B. Robinson left last Saturday for Portland, where they will spend the next ten days visiting their daughter, Miss Margaret Mickle, who is in training for nurse at the Good Samaritan Hospital of that city. MASONS ATTENTION We are requested to state that all Masons are requested to meet at the Masonic Hall here on Friday at 1 o’clock P. M. for the purpose of attending the funeral of John Sly; the funeral will be held from the Methodist Church. NEW CITIZEN ARRIVES Born at the I. W. Kistler home in Cedarville, February the 22nd, 1932 to Mrs. and Mrs. Paul Robinson of Lake City, a bouncing baby boy. FROM Lakeview Darrell Garrett of Lakeview attended the funeral of his brother in Cedarville last Wednesday. BRINGS PATIENT TO HER HOME Mrs. Pickerell, of Eagleville, who has been at the hospital at Alturas for several weeks, was brought to her home this week, we are informed that her condition is quite serious. FORT BIDWELL NEWS ITEMS Mr. William Routson is seriously ill, and at the present time has one of the nurses from the Bidwell Indian School Hospital with him day and night. Mr. Maupin has improved and it is now sitting up again, after a serious attack of the heart. ~~~~~~ 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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Friday, November 18, 2005 Looking Back is a regular feature of the Modoc County Record, a weekly newspaper, published in Alturas, CA. The following is transcribed from the November 10, 2005 issue. Looking Back 117 Years Ago – 1888 A CONTINUAL stream of teams has been pouring in this week and their loads have been dropped at E. Lauer’s store. The store is filling up rapidly and it keeps the boys busy stowing away new goods. Mr. Lauer purchased an immense stock and does not mean to get short of any articles during the winter…. The man who ruleth his own house is greater than he who painteth a town…. Eggs are selling at 50 cents per dozen in Alturas and are scarce at that price. 97 Years Ago – 1908 DEPUTY SHERIFF A.E. Smith returned Saturday after an exciting chase in pursuit of the fellow who stole a team belonging to Jo Catalow and a buggy belonging to Coffman Bros. of Cedarville. The arrest was made near Doyle where the thief abandoned the team and took to the hills…. John Raker was elected Superior Judge in the Tuesday election 67 Years Ago – 1938 TOMMY WOOD of Termo has written a hit song, titled “Sage Prairie”…. Early election returns show that A.K. Wylie is leading in the race for Superior Judge, Culbert Olson has a landslide gubernatorial vote, and Pete Laxague is the new supervisor of the Second District. 42 Years Ago – 1963 THE ALTURAS PTA has petitioned the Alturas City Council to “do something about the dog problem in Alturas”…. Light snow fell in Alturas this week and temperatures were down to 28 degrees. That is all for this week. See you all again next week. Ron Morgan Ron morgan

SURPRISE VALLEY RECORD Cedarville, MODOC COUNTY, CALIFORNIA DECEMBER 5, 1928 "THE YOUNGEST" SOPHOMORE PLAY, DEC 7TH Work on the Sophomore play is in progress. The play, "THE YOUNGEST" by Phillip Barry was popular in New York in 1924. The cast consists of nine members of the Sophomore Class. Jacqueline Kistler is leading lady, opposite Kesner Jones, as leading man. They are supported by Lucile Cambridge, Leo Rea, Ray Jones, Tom Kennedy, Emma Ennis, Pearl Seminario and Mary Atkinson. The date set for the performance is December 7th; the orchestra will entertain during intermissions. General admission 25 and 50 cents; Reserved Seats, 75 cents. The play will be followed by a dance. Dr. E. F. Auble was over from Alturas yesterday. Elmer Rehine is at the Hotel Surprise recuperating after a severe attack of the flu: he is employed as mechanic at the Gloster Garage at Alturas. Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Cramton left for San Francisco first of the week, Mrs. Cramton, who has been in poor health, will receive medical treatment. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Hagar are taking care of their ranch during their absence. Ash Garage reports the sale of an Essex Sedan to A. N. Slinkard, of Eagleville. BORN – Near Cedarville, Cal., December 2, 1928 to Mr. and Mrs. Kesner Perry, a daughter. PETITION DENIED The petition of the State of California to gain the custody of Gregory Mazzoni, minor ward of the State, from Mr. and Mrs. Willie Royce of Cedarville with whom the child has been living for some years was dismissed in the Superior Court. It is understood that, a petition of adoption of the boy in a legal manner will be filed by the foster parents. A SERIOUS ACCIDENT Last Sunday evening while working on Glenn Hill’s wood saw at Oscar Barnums’ residence, Harry Zeitz had the misfortune of getting his left hand caught in the saw, cutting off the first joints of the thumb and index finger and the other three fingers partly severed, but possibly with careful attention the fingers may be saved, although they were only hanging on by the skin. The serious accident happened when they were sawing the last stick of wood; they had been sawing pitchy wood and changed over to green cherry; it was tough and a piece of pitch had stuck to the saw and caught on the piece of cherry and sprung the stick and throwing his hand into the saw. Kent Wilbur, who has been visiting his son, Ralph Wilbur, of the Hotel Surprise, returned to his home at Grants Pass last Friday. George White, who has been cooling at the Hotel Surprise, left with his wife for Portland yesterday, where they expect to make their future home. Santa Cruz – November 22, - Enoch Crews, 63, poultry expert, known over the entire Pacific Coast, died suddenly at his home here today after a heart attack. (Enoch Crews has been selling baby chic’s to Modoc farmers for years and his many old time customers will regret to hear of his passing as he was strictly honest in his dealings.)(8:4) TIME FOR PROVING WILL In the Superior Court of the State of California in and for the County of Modoc; In the matter of the estate of Catherine E. Tierney, deceased. Notice of publication of time appointed for proving will, etc. Notice is hereby given that Thursday, the 20th day of December, 1928, at ten o’clock a.m., of said day, at the Court, at the Court House in the City of Alturas, County of Modoc, has been appointed as the time and place for proving the Will of Catherine E. Tierney, deceased and for hearing the application of Raymond Tierney for the issuance to him of Letters Testamentary, when and where any person interested may appear and contest the same. Dated December 4th, 1928 L. S. Smith, Clerk By Ella C. Sloss, Deputy DECEMBER 12, 1928 EAGLEVILLE NOTES Mr. and Mrs. Robert Minto and baby arrived home today from Millville. Bob says when he came over the Burney Mountain there was about two feet of wet snow that had just fallen. Dr. Coates reports several cases of scarlet fever at Bidwell this week, and both the schools have been closed. Among those afflicted with the disease are the little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bock and the little daughter of Mrs. Marguerite Peterson, both cases are reported serious. BORN at Reno, Nevada, November 29, 1928 to Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence J. Fee of Fort Bidwell, a daughter Roy Hobbs sold his ranch six miles above Lake City, to Bide Steward last week, who took possession of the property today. Everett Hill was stricken suddenly with acute appendicitis last Thursday evening and was rushed to the hospital at Lakeview, where he underwent an operation: late reports state that he is doing well. Last Monday noon while coming from the ranch, Mrs. W. H. Hussa had the misfortune of turning over their serene truck, in front of the Baty place, where the grader had turned up some gravel and loose (the rest of the sentence was not published). DECEMBER 19, 1928 BORN at Lakeview, Ore., December 14, 1928 to Mr. and Mrs. Bill Hays, a daughter. BORN at Eagleville, cal., December 14, 1928, to Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Stevens, a daughter, weight 7 pounds. Gilbert Palmberg, who had blood poisoning in his right hand and was reported to have died, is now recovering from the infection, at the Wilson Hospital at Alturas. Miss Doris Robinson, who is teaching in San Jose, arrived here Monday to spend the holidays with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Robinson. Supervisor Harry Ward and Rufus Ward of Lake City, left for Bloomington, Indiana, this week to be at the bedside of their mother, who is critically ill. Miss Leonore Warrens arrived home Monday from Sacramento, where she is attending the Junior High School; she will spend the holiday vacation with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. George M. Warrens. IN MEMORIAM Fort Bidwell, Cal., December 10, 1928 To the Officers and members of Northeast Lodge, No 26, F. & A. M. We, your committee, appointed to draft resolutions in memory of our late brother, Francis K. Smith, beg to submit the following; Whereas, it has pleased the Ruler of the Universe in his infinite wisdom to remove from this earthly sphere our good brother, Francis K. Smith. Whereas, it is fitting and proper that his brothers should express, they this Lodge, their sympathy to those of listening relatives left to mourn his passing; It is therefore Resolved, that this Lodge in the passing of said brother has lost a worthy brother and his family a loving father. And to his bereaved daughter and family we hereby express and tender our sympathy and wish for them many good things for the future, for their loving service and care for our departed brother. Resolved, that the charter of this lodge by properly draped, that a copy of these resolutions be published in the Surprise Valley Record, that a copy be spread on the record, that a copy be given to the daughter of our deceased brother. Respectfully submitted Committee: George FORDYER, E, Ruotson and W. L. Hickererson DECEMBER 26, 1928 Mr. and Mrs. Simon Bennett have moved to Cedarville and are occupying and apartment in Mrs. Mary Perry’s residence. Howard Westervelt and son spent Christmas vacation with his parents, Rev. and Mrs. J. H. Westervelt, of this place. Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Baty left for San Francisco Sunday, where they will spend a short vacation visiting with their son, Loyal. Billie Patterson drove their car down for them. The following students of the U. C. from this valley are spending their holiday vacation at their respective homes; Misses Ferne Sweet and Lois Tyeryar and Lewis Cockrill. Chris Hansen, Sr., is back from Lakeview, where he has been for sometime, receiving medical treatment for his hand, which he had mashed in a pulley sometime ago; he is getting along as well as can be expected. Simon Bennett has opened his place of business, the Surprise Valley Warehouse, in the West End of town on the Lassen highway and carries a complete line of fresh groceries, flour, mill feeds, etc., at reasonable prices; will also operate a gas station. Alturas no longer will be known as "town". An Ordinance to the effect that the official, name shall in the future be "City of Alturas" has been passed by the city dads. At a meeting of the council Monday night steps were taken to have the seal changed to conform to the new official title of the city. REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS Following are the real estate transfers, which have been recorded during the past week from this place: S. O. Hays to Amy F. Stephens and Peggy L. Stephens, two tracts of land in the town of Cedarville. Mrs. E. C. Coffman to Lloyd E. Ogle, 8 lots in Cedarville. F. E. Bush and wife to J. H. Hawkins, Jr., 4 lots in the town of Cedarville. Leon B. Lewis to Forest Adams, one lot in Cedarville. Mrs. Inez Hatch is here from Susanville on a short vacation. BORN at Lake City, Cal., December 24, 1928, to Mr. and Mrs. Chester Fraizway, a son The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Warren Slinkard passed away December 25, 1928, at Eagleville. Mr. and Mrs. D. H. Grove are spending the holidays at Fernley, visiting their son, Davie and family. Mrs. Dorothy Smith, of San Francisco, is spending her holiday vacation here with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. D. S. Denehy and her little son, Allen Smith. ~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Modoc County, California "The Last Frontier" www.rh2o.com/modoc --- Our outgoing mail is checked by avast! AntiVirus. Avast! Is Free To Home Users.

Thursday, November 17, 2005 Looking Back is a regular feature of the Modoc County Record, a weekly newspaper, published in Alturas, CA. The following is transcribed from the November 3, 2005 issue. Looking Back 97 Years Ago – 1908 THE AUTO will soon overtake the horse. H.E. Barker, manager of the Alturas-Lakeview stage line, says that his company intends on placing autos on the stage line next spring. Alturas will then be the terminus of the NCO Railroad and Mr. Barker intends to keep up with the march of improvements…. The town baseball team beat the high school in a spirited game on Sunday, 12 to 8. 87 Years Ago – 1918 THE Great War that will truly end all wars is over. In Alturas the celebration was minimal as the news had been expected for several days and there were many false reports concerning the cessation of the fighting. Numerous cases of influenza and fatal results of the disease served to temper the celebration…. Incomplete returns show that Wm. Stephen s has been elected California Governor and C.C. Young, Lt. Governor. 42 Years Ago – 1963 THE CALIFORNIA Youth Authority has tagged the Modoc jail as unfit for the confinement of prisoner’s and has ordered that if it isn’t brought up to state standards in 60 days it will be prohibited from confining minors under 18…. The DFG has claimed a low buck kill in Modoc this year I am still having trouble receiving my Modoc County Record on time. This paper, November 3 issue, was received just a day ago. I received the November 10 issue a week ago. I guess that I should be happy to be receiving anything at all. I will be posting the Nov. 10 issue very shortly. Ron morgan

John D Weber John D Weber, born May 31,1921, in Modoc County,CA, passed away on November 10, 2005, in Alturas, CA. He was the son of Pete and Cordelia Weber. He was a third generation cattle rancher in Modoc County. He was married 63 years to Mary Brooks Weber. He graduated from the University of California at Davis with an associate's degree in agriculture and then served in the Navy during WWII as a gunner's mate on the USS New Mexico battleship. He was an active member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church and held memberships in the Elk's, Lions and Rotary Clubs. He was also a member of the honored organization Ranchos Vistadores. He was a former elementary and high school board trustee, a 4-H Club Project Leader, and a Modoc County Supervisor. He was a former Director of the Modoc County Chamber of Commerce, Alturas Rural Fire Department, Modoc County Farm Bureau, the National Forest Advisory Board, and the American National Cattlemen's Association. He was an advisor to the Bureau of Land Management. He was the past President of the Modoc County Council of Natural Resources, the Modoc County Cattlemen's Association, the California Cattlemen's Association, the National Public Lands Council and the National Cattlemen's Association. He received awards for the Modoc County Livestock Man of the Year and the California Livestock Man of the Year. He was recognized as a man who was committed to and who worked enthusiastically for his family, church, community and the cattle industry. John was preceded in death by his parents, Pete and Cordelia,brother Herman, and grandaughter Jennifer. He is survived by his wife Mary, sister Mildred Robison of New Pine Creek,; daughters Jonny Smith ( Jerry), Sacramento, CA; Brooke Matthews (Richard), Elko, NV; sons Pete Weber (Cathy), Fallon, NV and Andy Weber (Teresa), Alturas, CA; six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Memorial donations may be made to the Modoc County Cattlemen's Association at P.O. Box E, Cedarville California 96104 Services for Warren Flournoy Services for Warren Flournoy of Likely will take place Saturday, November 19 at 1 p.m. at the Likely Fire Hall, with burial in the Likely Cemetery. Donations may be made to the Likely Fire Department. Mr. Flournoy passed away in Reno, NV on Monday, November 14, 2005. He was age 85 years and was born in Likely on June 18, 1920. A complete obituary will be published next week. Mildred Webb Mildred Webb who was born in Cedarville and lived most of her life in Modoc County, passed away at the age of 89 years, on November 12, 2005 at her home in Alturas, CA. A waitress for over 50 years in Alturas, Lakeview and Redding, she was a loving mother, grandmother, great and great-great grandmother. She was born to Daisey and Lawrence Goodwin in Cedarville, CA on September 2, 1916. She had an appreciation for nature's wonders and enjoyed rock hounding and gardening. She loved spending time with her grandchildren and was a fan and supporter at their many sports and school functions. Dearly loved, her family always knew she could be counted on to share her love and strength. She is survived by her daughter Irene Ivers and husband Dave of Alturas; daughter Carol Weber and husband Len of Alturas; son Bobby Webb and wife Donna of Alturas; brother Marion "Jiggs" Goodwin and wife Chris of Winnemucca, NV; brother Dale "Corkey" Goodwin and wife Anita of Cedarville, CA; sister Isabel Sandhagen of Elko, NV. grandchildren Gary Royal, Bart Wheeler, Darren Egle, Darlene Estes and Danny Egle of Alturas; Debbie McCord of Sutherland, Deven Egle of Oroville, CA; Robbie Webb, Donny Webb, Christina Webb and daughter-in-law Betty Webb of Riddle; Dale Webb of Lebanon, OR; Jimmy Partridge of Grass Valley; Lonnie and Montie Webb of Marysville; numerous great and great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and brother Kearney Goodwin, sister Beatrice Winnop of Cedarville; son Dale Webb and grandson Billy Webb of Crescent City; granddaughter Brenda Ivers of Alturas. Services will be held Saturday, November 19 at 11 a.m. at graveside at the Cedarville Cemetery. Memorial donations may be directed to the American Cancer Society, Redding Field Office, 3290 Bechelli Lane, Redding, CA 96002. A loving tribute Grandma Millie, Words cannot describe how you will be missed. You were the sunshine of everybody's lives. You were the one person everyone counted on. You never forgot a birthday, even when you had so many to remember. I could always count on seeing you at every sports function or anything we were involved in. I have never met anyone as special as you were. You were the strongest and bravest lady I have ever known. I'm very proud and privileged to be a part of you. One thing I can say is that you will never be forgotten. Your love and strength touched so many lives. You will be in our hearts forever. I Love You, Grandma! Your Granddaughter Devona Parks Devona Pearl Parks, 90, of Adin died Friday, Nov. 4, 2005, at Mayers Memorial Hospital in Fall River Mills, CA. Devona Pearl Wolter was born August 5, 1915 in Egli, Harney County, Oregon to Leonard and Arkie Lee Wolter. The Wolter homestead at Egli was located at the present site of Wagontire, Oregon.In 1917, her family traveled by spring wagon to Big Valley and the family purchased property in the Center District, just east of what is known as the Ash Creek Wildlife Area. Devona graduated from Center School and Big Valley Joint Union High School in Adin, CA. The high school in Adin was called Big Valley Joint Union High School from 1919 to the fall of 1958, when the high schools in Big Valley were unified. As a young girl Devona cared for children, worked as housekeeper and cooked for hay crews. On October 5, 1937, Devona married Haskell Parks in Reno, Nevada. She devoted her life to her family and was an "old fasioned Mom." She was always there providing support and words of wisdom. Devona's grandchildren and great-grandchildren filled her life with joy and encouragement. As a rancher's wife she appreciated and enjoyed the beauty of nature. She took pride in her vegetable and flower gardens. Devona enjoyed cooking as she prepared baked goods and special dishes for her family and friends. Over the years she wrote numerous loving letters and notes to her neighbors, friends and family. They were written with special words that expressed courage, concern, hope and best wishes. Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law Darla and Bob Bartell of Sprague River, OR; son and daughter-in-law Jerry and Ineese Parks of Adin, CA; and daughter and son-in-law Belva and Tom Landes of Lookout, CA; granddaughters Brynina and Ed Coronado of Fairbanks, Alaska and Julie and Steve Gagnon of Adin, CA; grandsons Edward and Brenda Bartell of Sprague River, OR, and Buck Parks of Adin, CA; five great-grandchildren Kyle, Brett and Taryn Gagnon, Natalie and Savannah Coronado, and Douglas Bartell; two brothers, Chester Wolter of Adin and Vernon Wolter of Redding; sister-in-law Reita Bassett of Mt. Shasta and numerous nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her husband, Haskell, and three brothers Tom, Charles "Bud" and Gene Wolter. A private family memorial service was held on Saturday, November 12, 2005, at the Adin Cemetery, Adin, CA. Memorial donations may be made to a charity of your choice.Arrangements are being handled by McDonald's Burney Chapel. ~~~~~~ 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.

Richard William Cantrall Richard "Dick" William Cantrall, 66, died Nov. 11, 2005, of natural causes at his home in Malin. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Friday at the Malin Cemetery. Mr. Cantrall was born May 8, 1939, in Alturas to William Icabod and Dora Viola (Brooks) Cantrall. The family moved to Malin before 1944. He joined the Navy on May 8, 1958, prior to graduating from Malin High School and retired almost 20 years later as a parachute rigger 2nd class on Feb. 2, 1978. While in the service, he was stationed at Corpus Christi, Texas; San Diego, and Oak Harbor, Wash., and when not ashore served on aircraft carriers, including the USS Constellation and the USS Bon Homme Richard during the Vietnam War. On Dec. 26, 1959, he married Marilyn Woods of Merrill, but their marriage ended in divorce in 1973. Before and after his military service, he was a working ranch hand. He loved his horses and raised a few of them with the help his daughter Terry. He and his current wife, Toni, moved to Las Vegas in 1990. They were married on Oct. 10, 1996. They moved back to Malin last August to be with his daughter and her family. Survivors include his wife Toni; brothers Tom and Robert; sister Martha Graham; daughter and son-in-law Terry and Rodney Ingram of Malin; grandchildren Charles Deidrich of Lakeview, David Deidrich of Klamath Falls, and Decima and Katie Ingram of Malin; great-grandchildren Destiny Deidrich and Eugene Babcock of Klamath Falls; and many nieces, nephews and other family members. He also leaves special friends Ruth Ann Wanous of Klamath Falls and Burt Polson and Jack Kelsey of Las Vegas. He was preceded in death by sisters Ruth and Betty Bailey. Published Wednesday November 16, 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.

~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Modoc County, California "The Last Frontier" www.rh2o.com/modoc --- Our outgoing mail is checked by avast! AntiVirus. Avast! Is Free To Home Users. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Betty" <betty@unisette.com> To: <NORCAL-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, November 15, 2005 2:24 PM Subject: [NORCAL] Sac Bee Oct 27 1905 > The Evening Bee > Sacramento, Cal. > Friday, October 27, 1905 > Page 12 > > IRVING'S FATE RESTS WITH JURY > YREKA (Siskiyou Co.), October 27 - The taking of evidence in the Jarratt > W. > IRVING murder trial was concluded yesterday noon. Irving was the last > witness called for the defense. He occupied the stand all morning and told > how he had to shoot and kill Captain CURRAN in order, as he believed, to > save his own life. Rigid cross-examination failed to shatter his evidence > in > material points. > The afternoon session of the Court was consumed in arguments by the > attorneys. District Attorney LUTTRELL opened for the people and B.K. > COLLIER > followed for Irving. A night session was held in order to close up the > arguments. L.F. COBURN made the closing speech for the defendant and > District Attorney Luttrell spoke once more for the prosecution. > At the opening of Court this morning Judge BEARD read the instructions to > the jury. The twelve jurors are Sam SIMON, Thomas JONES, F.N. PAYNE, > Leonard > JOSS, R.E. CAVANAUGH, D.S. CORSON, H.J. DEETZ, Actun G. CRAMER, Andrew J. > CALDWELL, John W. SHARP, Frank GRISEZ and Louis J. ROHRER. > After being out several hours the jurors were unable to agree upon a > verdict. They returned to the Court before noon and asked to hear further > testimony on certain points. They were assembled in the Court-room at 1:30 > this afternoon and the evidence requested was repeated. The jury then > retired, but a verdict has not yet been reached. > > SISKIYOU NEWS SOLD > YREKA (Siskiyou CO.), October 27 - W.D. CROW has disposed of his paper, > the > Siskiyou News, to Horace HOLBROOK, who, it as announced, will continue to > conduct it as a Democratic journal. Crow retires because of ill-health, > and > will reside on the coast. He formerly published a paper at Redwood City, > coming here only a few years ago from there, buying out W.S. O'BRIEN, > formerly of Yuba City, but now of Sacramento. > > GRAND JURY'S SNAP > RED BLUFF (Tehama Co.), October 27 - The Tehama County Grand Jury met in > the > Superior Court chambers of the Court House yesterday, but finding nothing > to > investigate, the members returned to their homes, after being dismissed. > The > last few sessions of the Grand Jury previous to to-day's meeting have been > busy ones, wherein the members dug right down into several affairs. > Through > their efforts largely the slot machines were banished and so far none have > been re-opened. The tendency of late has been to encourage law abiding > resorts and discourage the disreputable ones. This has had its good > effects > and lessened the work of the Grand Jury. > > ANDREW CARLSON DIES > RED BLUFF (Tehama Co.), October 27 - Andrew CARLSON, Sr., died yesterday > afternoon at this home in Red Bank, a few miles southwest of Red Bluff, > after a few days' illness. The deceased had passed his seventieth > birthday. > He came to California with the early pioneers and settled in Tehama County > many years ago. For years Mr. Carlson was foreman on the Blossom ranch, > and > for a time farmed a portion of this immense tract. He is the father of > Andrew CARLSON, Jr., and also Mrs. J.D. SWEENEY of Stirling City, wife of > the President of the Northern California Teachers' Association. > > ORMSBEE'S POSITION > CHICO (Butte Co.), October 27 - Daniel W. ORMSBEE, a former resident of > this > city, is now First Assistant Engineer of the Nevada Northern Railroad. As > he > is but twenty-one years of age, his advancement to this important position > is a promotion his family is justly proud of. In 1902 he graduated form > the > State Normal School here, and later was employed as a surveyor by the > Diamond Match Company, leaving that position for a better one with the > Nevada Consolidated Copper Company. > > SAM DE WITT DEAD > MARYSVILLE (Yuba Co.). October 27 - Samuel Price De Witt, aged 55, route > agent for a San Francisco paper, and formerly connected with the local > newspaper in different capacities, was found dead to-day noon in his room > in > the St. Nicholas Building. > > MAY LOSE EYESIGHT > LOYALTON (Sierra Co.), October 27 - Barton ENOS, whose skull was fractured > two weeks ago at a logging camp by being hit on the head with a "gin > pole," > has recovered sufficiently to be taken to Folsom, where he has relatives. > It > is feared he will lose his eyesight as a result of the accident. > > TWO MEN ARRESTED ON ROBBERY CHARGE > NAPA (Napa Co.), October 27 - Complaints were sworn out yesterday by > Martin > FURTER charging John TORREY and John STAPLETON with robbery and the men > were > placed under arrest. > The crime was one of the boldest committed in Napa for some time. Furter > was walking along the street late at night and was suddenly accosted by > two > thugs. They seized and choked him to prevent his making an outcry and then > forced him to walk with them five blocks up to the City Park on Seminary > Street. There they held him up and robbed him, stealing a silver watch and > $20 in coin. > Torrey and Stapleton made their escape and soon sold the watch, it is > said, to Victor MARTIN, who is employed near Napa, and the watch was then > recovered by Marshal THOMAS and Constable SECORD. The arrest of the two > alleged robbers followed. > > EDITOR TAYLOR NOW A TOWN RECORDER > FAIRFIELD (Solano Co.), October 27 - Some time ago the Town Trustees of > Fairfield appointed the well-known newspaper man, L.W. TAYLOR, Town > Recorder. Mr. Taylor had his first case yesterday, the defendant being > Captain BOYNTON, a rancher, residing in Suisun Valley. > Boynton is an old man and when under the influence of liquor is an > extremely obstrenerous and obnoxious character. A few days ago he cut > loose > in Fairfield and was arrested by Deputy Sheriff LENAHAN. Recorder Taylor > found Boynton guilty and fined him the limit imposed by the town > ordinance - > $50 - and an additional $10 for not appearing when the case was first set > for trial. > It is evident that Fairfield, the county seat of Solano County, will not > tolerate anynone coming into that progressive town and disturbing the > peace > of its law-abiding residents, under the new Recorder's rule. > > FEARED PUBLICITY > MARYSVILLE (Yuba Co.), October 27 - Several days ago William C. BERRY, a > recent arrival from Missouri, called on the local newspaper reporters and > confided that he and Mrs. Margaret KASH, of this city, had decided to wed, > but for reasons best known to himself and prospective bride he preferred > that the papers say nothing of the affair. He asked as a favor that the > granting to him of a license be not published. > This was denied him and yesterday the couple hied themselves to Yuba > City, > where the Clerk furnished the necessary document and the pastor of the > M.E. > Church, South, Rev. J.B. NEEDHAM, tied the nuptial knot. Berry gave his > residence as Portland when applying for the marriage license. > > NO FRAME HOUSES > ALTURAS (Modoc Co.), October 27 - The Board of Town Trustees has placed an > ordinance on record which prohibits anyone from erecting a frame building > within the fire limits, which includes all of the business portion of the > city. This ordinance is to be strictly enforced and all persons who > rebuild > property destroyed by the conflagration of last week must employ brick, > stone or cement in the construction. Most of the new buildings, it is > said, > will be built of cement and stone. The advisability of installing a > municipal water system is also coming up and steps will be taken at an > early > date to interest the Trustees in the matter. > > NORTON-WOOD > WOODLAND (Yolo Co.), October 27 - Chester L. NORTON and Miss Lottie L. > WOOD, > both of Winters, were married in the Christian Church of this city > yesterday > by Rev. T.G. PICTON, the pastor. Mrs. Norton is the daughter of Mr. and > Mrs. > C.A. WOOD, of near Winters, and Mr. Norton is the son of Mr. and Mrs. J.W. > NORTON, of this city. > The couple drove back to Winters in the afternoon, and will make their > home on the Henry ROBINSON ranch, of which Mrs. Norton is manager. > > ROSINE FREY'S WILL IS FILED > Leaves Wealth To Relatives and Friends > Bulk of Her Estate Goes to Jacob Ernst, a Grand Nephew - Two Charitable > Institutions and Churches Remembered - Legal Fight Over Property is > Expected > The will of Mrs. Rosine FREY, who recently died in this city, was to-day > filed for probate. It bears the date of October 17, 1903. Mrs. Frey was a > character of Sacramento for many years. She kept a resort of a > free-and-easy > character for a long time at Ninth and R Streets, and accumulated a large > fortune, over which, it is believed, there is likely to be a hot legal > fight > in the Superior Court among the heirs, several of whom reside in this > city. > Her estate is valued at $100,000. Thomas FOX was appointed special > administrator by the Superior Court and filed a bond in the sum of > $200,000. > Mrs. Frey set forth in her will, at the date of its execution in 1903, > that she was of the age of 71, and that she was of sound and disposing > mind, > and not acting under menace. She revoked any and all previous wills. She > directed that her funeral expenses should not exceed $200, and that a > tombstone be erected over her grave. > She left to her grand-nephew, Jacob ERNST, of Sacramento, real property > consisting of lot 4, in the block bounded by R and S, Eighth and Ninth > Streets; lots 1, 2 and 3, in the block bounded by R an S, Ninth and Tenth > Streets, and the east half of lot No. 3 in the block bounded by R and S, > Eighth and Ninth Streets. She also bequeathed to Jacob Ernst the sum of > $50,000, and all her household furniture. > Mrs. Frey bequeathed to her niece, Bertha ERNST, of Sacramento, an estate > for life in and to the real property known as lot 7 in the block bounded > by > R and S, Ninth and Tenth, in this city. > In the nest paragraph of the will she again makes a bequest to her > grand-nephew, Jacob Ernst, as follows: Lot 7, in the block bounded by R > and > S, Ninth and Tenth Streets, subject to the life-estate interest of Bertha > Ernst. > The sum of $2000 is left to Bertha Ernst. > Mrs. Frey leaves to Marie Ernst, wife of Jacob Ernst, all her jewelry and > wearing apparel. > She leaves to Charles E. KLEINSORGE, of Sacramento, who is designated as > her "friend," the sum of $5000. > Otto L. HEILBRON, of Sacramento, is left the sum of $1000. > To Marie KAISER, of Sacramento, step-sister of her deceased husband, Mrs. > Frey willed $500. > The sum of $1000 was left to the Foundlings' Home at Ninth and Y Streets. > To Rev. D.F. OEHLER, pastor of the German Lutheran Church, the sum of > $500 > was willed, for the benefit of the Church. > Mrs. Frey willed $1000 to the Protestant Orphan Asylum. > To Nancy CRANDALL, a friend, is left the sum of $2000. It is provided > that > in the event of the death of Nancy Crandall before the death of Mrs. Frey > the money shall go to Mabel Crandall. > Mrs. Frey left to her nephew, Samuel FUTTER, of Zurich, Switzerland, > $1000. > In paragraph 17, in closing her will, Mrs. Frey says she leaves the > remainder of her estate to be divided share and share alike, to Jacob > Ernst, > Bertha Ernst, Charles E. Kleinsorge, Otto L. Heilbron, Marie Kaiser, Nancy > Crandall and Samuel Futter. She nominates and appoints Jacob Ernst and > Charles E. Kleinsorge executors of the will, to act without bonds. The > witnesses to the will were G.A. WHITE, M.D., F.W. HATCH, M.D., and C.F. > DILLMAN. > > > ==== NORCAL Mailing List ==== > To unsubscribe from digest version, send a message to > NORCAL-D-request@rootsweb.com with nothing but the word UNSUBSCRIBE in the > body text. >

You can order directly from: Lahontan Images P.O. Box 1592 Susanville, CA 96130 530-257-6747 Lahontan@citlink.net Cost $39.95 plus $3.95 shipping Or Currently available at Margie's Book Nook Susanville Elegant Iris Susanville Doyle Ranch Gift Shop Milford B&B Booksellers Chester Spanish Springs Guest Ranch Ravendale More outlets to follow ----- Original Message ----- From: "Richard" <slottech@gbis.com> To: <CAMODOC-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, November 14, 2005 7:46 PM Subject: RE: [CAMODOC] Susanville & Lassen County History > Where will this book be available? > > Richard > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Tim I. Purdy [mailto:timipurdy@citlink.net] > Sent: Monday, November 14, 2005 6:14 PM > To: CAMODOC-L@rootsweb.com > Subject: [CAMODOC] Susanville & Lassen County History > > > I am finally pleased to announce my book At A Glance: A Susanville > History > has just rolled off the press. It covers a wide aspect of the history and > the City and that of Lassen County along with regional issues, such as > railroads and the timber industry. While the web page for it has not been > updated, a glimpse can be seen at > http://www.citlink.net/~lahontan/susanville.htm > > > > In the meantime I have been doing a lot of Plumas County work, i..e Lake > Almanor. And equally exciting I have some volunteers who want to help put > the WPA index of the Lassen Advocate newspaper online covering two phases > 1868-1871 and 1916-1927, see for more details > http://www.citlink.net/~lahontan/archivelinks/advocate.htm > > > > Tim > > > ============================== > Jumpstart your genealogy with OneWorldTree. Search not only for > ancestors, but entire generations. Learn more: > http://www.ancestry.com/s13972/rd.ashx > > > > > > > > > ============================== > Find your ancestors in the Birth, Marriage and Death Records. > New content added every business day. Learn more: > http://www.ancestry.com/s13964/rd.ashx > > >

Where will this book be available? Richard -----Original Message----- From: Tim I. Purdy [mailto:timipurdy@citlink.net] Sent: Monday, November 14, 2005 6:14 PM To: CAMODOC-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [CAMODOC] Susanville & Lassen County History I am finally pleased to announce my book At A Glance: A Susanville History has just rolled off the press. It covers a wide aspect of the history and the City and that of Lassen County along with regional issues, such as railroads and the timber industry. While the web page for it has not been updated, a glimpse can be seen at http://www.citlink.net/~lahontan/susanville.htm In the meantime I have been doing a lot of Plumas County work, i..e Lake Almanor. And equally exciting I have some volunteers who want to help put the WPA index of the Lassen Advocate newspaper online covering two phases 1868-1871 and 1916-1927, see for more details http://www.citlink.net/~lahontan/archivelinks/advocate.htm Tim ============================== Jumpstart your genealogy with OneWorldTree. Search not only for ancestors, but entire generations. Learn more: http://www.ancestry.com/s13972/rd.ashx

Is anyone familiar with this email address, since it is no longer valid ndloop@centurytel.net If anyone knows who this person is, either contact them or me, so I can correct in the mailing system, otherwise I will manually delete the same. And for those interested there are 76 members subscribed in the regular mode 16 members subscribed in the digest mode and I think it might be a good time to do a roll call Tim

I am finally pleased to announce my book At A Glance: A Susanville History has just rolled off the press. It covers a wide aspect of the history and the City and that of Lassen County along with regional issues, such as railroads and the timber industry. While the web page for it has not been updated, a glimpse can be seen at http://www.citlink.net/~lahontan/susanville.htm In the meantime I have been doing a lot of Plumas County work, i..e Lake Almanor. And equally exciting I have some volunteers who want to help put the WPA index of the Lassen Advocate newspaper online covering two phases 1868-1871 and 1916-1927, see for more details http://www.citlink.net/~lahontan/archivelinks/advocate.htm Tim

Monday, November 14, 2005 Looking Back is a regular feature of the Modoc County Record, a weekly newspaper, published in Alturas, CA. The following is transcribed from the October 27, 2005 issue. Looking Back 87 Years Ago – 1918 INFLUENZA HAS hit Alturas and is spreading. There are no deaths yet and Dr. Stile says that if people follow the public health rules, wholesale deaths may be averted. A state emergency has been declared by the health department in Alturas until this epidemic is over…. The U.S. Lands Office has issued a warning to sheep men in Modoc that complaints by cattlemen in Modoc continue concerning sheep men setting fires to the land to keep coyotes from sheep at night. 67 Years Ago - 1938 THE AMERICAN Legion will stage a convention in Alturas Saturday….An estimated 100 geese were found dead north of Davis Creek by Gerry Miller, an REA linesman. The birds were evidently killed when they flew into high tension lines. 42 Years Ago – 1963 JIM KERR modeled a new band uniform the Modoc Union High School Band will wear to Kezar Stadium this year….Kirk Dollarhide, Mark Hetherwick, Gary Gaskey and Kip Lybarger were first place in the Punt, Pass and Kick competition this week…. It has been a warm fall for Modoc with temperatures at 84 for the opening day of duck season…. Neal Phillips, Alturas businessman, has been appointed to the California Recreation Commission by Governor Brown. Not much for me to comment upon in this weeks’ Looking Back. We need water here in the Valley and it is not in the immediate forecast. Last year at this same time we had received several inches of rain and the mountains had received almost enough snow to open the ski resorts. Old Mom Nature is pretty fickle at times. Hope to see you all again next week. Ron Morgan

Glenn G. Coughran Glenn G. Coughran, a former Modoc resident for many years, passed away Monday, October 31, 2005 in Yuma, Arizona at the age of 91 years. Born May 22, 1914, in Albany, Oregon, Glenn moved to Lake City, CA when he was 17 years old. He married Shirley N. Miller in June 1935 in Lake City and lived on the old Miller Ranch, developing it into a dairy farm. He was preceded in death by wife Shirley and an infant son. After selling the old Miller Ranch, he moved to Alturas and worked as a Building and Grounds Superintendent for Modoc County. He married Leona Coffey in 1973. After he retired, they moved to Yuma, AZ and bought a home in 1996. He is survived by his wife Leona (Coffey) Coughran who has moved since her husband's passing, to Fallon, NV, to be closer to her family; daughter Dean (Coffey) Rogers of Fallon, NV; son Jake Coffey of Alturas, CA; daughter Janice (Coughran) Edgar of Nehalem, OR; grandchildren Sherrie Balmer and family, Scott Jacobs and family; Tamie Chamber and family, Tena Jacobs and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great grandchildren. Memorial services are pending and will be held in the Spring of 2006 at the Lake City Cemetery. Notice will be given in the Modoc Record. Devona Parks Devona Pearl Parks, 90, of Adin died Friday, Nov. 4, 2005, at Mayers Memorial Hospital in Fall River Mills, CA. Private services will be held at a future date. Burial will be at Adin Cemetery. Born Aug. 5, 1915, in Wagontire, Oregon, Devona moved to Lassen County in 1917, from her birthplace. She was a rancher and homemaker. Survivors include son Jerry of Adin; daughters Darla Bartell of Sprague River, Ore., and Belva Landes of Lookout; brothers Chester Wolter of Adin and Vernon Wolter of Redding; four grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Arrangements are being handled by McDonald's Burney Chapel. Donna Lucille Thompson Donna Lucille Thompson, 74, died Nov. 2, 2005, in Klamath Falls, OR. Funeral services will not be held. Ward's Klamath Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Mrs.Thompson was born Jan. 29, 1931, in Adin to Floyd and Allene (Van Allen) Harvey. On June 18, 1949, she married Charles M. Thompson in Carson City, Nev. They moved from Adin to the Klamath Basin in 1957. She was a homemaker. Mrs. Thompson loved camping, bingo and spending time with her family. Survivors include her mother Allene Harvey of Auburn, Calif.; brother and sister-in-law Dean and Dona Harvey of Lincoln, Calif.; son and daughter-in-law Melvin and Darlene Thompson of Tulelake; son Ron Thompson of Hawaii; grandson and his fiancee Corey Thompson and Monica Biggs of Malin; granddaughters and their husbands Kelly and Markee Harris of Chico, Calif., and Melissa and Bear Fernandez of Jacksonville, Ore.; great-granddaughters Mikayla Harris of Chico, Bobbie and Theresa Fernandez of Jacksonville and Jessica Thompson and her fiance William Mathews of Medford; and great-grandson Austin Mathews of Medford. She also leaves special friends John and Peyton Prosser of Tulelake, Dennis and Cheryl Brewer of Malin and Rose and Clint Lingstrum of Brookings.She was preceded in death by her father. Memorial donations may be made to Basin Ambulance or Tulelake Fire Department. Modoc County Record – November 10, 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.

~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Modoc County, California "The Last Frontier" www.rh2o.com/modoc --- Our outgoing mail is checked by avast! AntiVirus. Avast! Is Free To Home Users. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Betty" <betty@unisette.com> To: <NORCAL-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, November 09, 2005 7:06 AM Subject: [NORCAL] Sac Bee Oct 19 1905 > The Evening Bee > Sacramento, Cal. > Thursday, October 19, 1905 > Page 6 > > 3200 VOLTS WENT THROUGH HIS BODY > Former Woodland Man Barely Escapes Death While At Work At Hammon On Yuba > River Near Marysville > MARYSVILLE (Yuba Co.), October 19 - A young man named D.J. MORRISON, a > recent arrival from San Francisco, and a former resident of Woodland, > while > working among the electric wires in the loft of the substation of the Bay > Counties Power Company at Hammon last evening received an electrical shock > and serious injuries. The attending physician thinks his escape from > instant > death miraculous. > Morrison's left foot and right hand are frightfully burned, his body > having formed a current for 3200 volts of the electricity. It was with > some > difficulty that Morrison's fellow employes rescued him from the > compartment > in which he met the accident. > The patient was brought to Marysville to-day in order that he might be > near his physicians. The latter now have hope of his recovery. > Eyewitnesses say that only a flash passed through Morrison's body, else > the result would have been fatal. > > TWO PRISONERS ARE SENTENCED > SUISUN (Solano Co.), October 10 - John P. EMERSON, accused of passing a > forged check on C.M. HALL, of Cordelia, was permitted to plead guilty to a > minor charge yesterday and sentenced to six months in the County Jail. > Leniency was shown Emerson because of his wife, who is in a delicate > condition. > T.S. VAN LINDT, who hired a horse from a Dixon stable and tried to sell > it > in Sacramento, pleaded guilty to grand larceny yesterday and was sentenced > to one year in San Quentin. Van Lindt said he was drunk when he committed > the offense. He is a young man and Judge HARRIER was inclined to show him > as > much leniency as possible. > > CHANGES HIS MIND > SUISUN (Solano Co.), October 19 - Austin MARINE, charged with grand > larceny, > robbing Thos. STOKTES of $10 in a Suisun saloon some weeks ago, was > arraigned Monday. He asked for and was granted two days in which to plead. > Yesterday he pleaded not guilty and his trial was set for November 2d. > Immediately after his arrest for the crime, Marine confessed to the > officers. He now seems to have changed his mind. > > WILSON TO TEACH IN AN IONE SCHOOL > McCarty Litigation Over El Dorado Superintendency And Stoppage of Salary, > Forces the Move > PLACERVILLE (El Dorado Co.), October 19 - A new phase of the > long-drawn-out > election contest between T.E. McCARTY and S.B. WILSON for the office of > Superintendent of Public Schools of this county has made itself manifest > owing to a recent decision of the Supreme Court - the fifth in this case - > the salary of Mr. Wilson has been held up awaiting the final decision of > the > cause. Wilson had been drawing a salary up until August of this year. With > the sinews of war thus cut off, Wilson had to turn to other sources of > income to provide his living. He was offered and accepted the > Principalship > of School No. 3, at Ione, and leaves for that institution as soon as he > finishes his duties in relation to the Teachers' Institute now in session > in > this city, probably on Monday next. > How long the contest will survive is a problem, as neither Wilson nor > McCarty show the slightest signs of quitting. Wilson has appointed two > deputies to look after the office during his absence, Mrs. Wilson and Wm. > F. > BRAY. By the time the suit is ended, it will have cost the litigants a > pretty penny, and the winner will not be winner for much except the honor. > It is nearly three years now, since the action was commenced, and it may > last out the full term. The first decision of the Superior Court was in > favor of Wilson. McCarty appealed and the Supreme Court reversed the lower > Court and sent the case back for a new trial. The decision in the new > trial > favored McCarty and then Wilson appealed. This appeal is now pending. In > the > meantime four mandamus proceedings went before the Supreme Court, the last > of which shut off the salary. Hence Mr. Wilson's latest move. > > MISS DENIO WIFE OF OROVILLE MAN > VALLEJO (Solano Co.), October 19 - One of the most interesting weddings, > briefly referred to in yesterday's Bee, that has ever taken place in > Vallejo, the bride being well known throughout Superior California, was > solemnized in Cornell Baptist Church last night when Henry Garfield PEAKE, > the popular draughting engineer for W.P. HAMMON, dredge mine operator of > Oroville, was united in the bonds of holy matrimony to Miss Hazel Baldwin > DENIO, niece of Master Mason M.H. DENIO, Yards and Docks Department, Mare > Island Navy Yard, and daughter of Mrs. Alice DENIO, Vallejo. The Rev. H. > Warren NICE performed the wedding ceremony. Over 200 guests were invited > to > the wedding. > The bride's maid of honor was Miss Lily WRIGHT, an esteemed school > teacher > of Benicia, the bridemaids being Miss Violet WINIGER, daughter of County > Treasurer WINIGER; Misses Ethel LOUDON, and Ara BRUEGEE, of Vallejo, and > Miss SWEED, of Petaluma. The groom's best man was George ELLIOTT, of > Oroville. Visitors were present from Oroville, Marysville, San Francisco, > Benicia and Petaluma. The church was one mass of blossoms and smilax, the > ceremony taking place beneath an immense floral bell. > The bride was born and educated here at the High School, and afterwards > went to Hopkins University in San Francisco. The Delta Nu Society of that > University sent her a massive silver chafing dish as a present. The ushers > were Kullman SALZ and Stanley CHISHOLM, of Benicia, and Albert CASPER and > Robert PARKS of Vallejo. The presents to the bride were over 200 in > number. > The happy couple left for Southern California, and on returning will > reside > in Oroville until Mr. Peake concludes his work there, and will then reside > in Milwaukee, where the groom's parents are prominent residents. > > DIED JUST BEFORE DATE OF WEDDING > MARYSVILLE (Yuba Co.), October 19 - An unusually sad death occurred in > this > city yesterday, when Miss Cora L. BROWN passed away in the twenty-first > year > of her age and within a few days of the date fixed for her wedding. > With her parents and brothers and sisters the young woman formerly lived > near the Olive Hill Colony, near Honcut. Since their removal to this city, > she had made friends who received with regret the news of her death. Her > illness covered a space of ten weeks. It is said that a bite she received > from a dog when a young girl has been a recurring source of trouble to > her. > Beside her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph BROWN, the surviving relatives > are > Miss May BROWN, of Illinois; Mrs. Thomas LYNCH, of Seattle; Dora and Hazel > BROWN, of this city, and the following brothers - James, Charles, William, > Frank and Edward, of this city, and Walter Brown of San Francisco. > > LARGE AND EARLY CROP OF ORANGES > OROVILLE (Butte Co.), October 19 - Dr. H.J. HEPBURN, President of the > newly-organized Butte County Citrus Association, gives out the statement > that the local orange crop this season is the most promising one in > several > years, and there is every indication that the fruit will be in condition > to > market earlier than usual. It is confidently expected that picking and > packing will begin by the 1st of November. Elaborate preparations have > been > made for handling the crop and packing can begin at any time tht crop is > in > readiness. > > CLUBS INDIAN WOMAN > CEDARVILLE (Modoc Co.), October 19 - While under the influence of liquor, > Jerry GOODWIN, of this place, attacked an Indian and his mahala and > inflicted a painful and serious injury upon the woman. It seems that > Goodwin > was mad with drink when he assaulted the Indians, using a beer bottle as a > weapon. He struck the mahala over the head, laying the skull bare and > rendering her unconscious for some time. As yet Goodwin is at large, and > it > is feared that unless he is soon arrested and punished he will be dealt > with > by "Indian law," which will not be lenient. > > GRIDLEY PEOPLE WED > OROVILLE (Butte Co.), October 19 - R.C. WARSTELL and Miss Mary WICKMAN, > both > of Gridley, were married here yesterday by Rev. R.K. HANN, of the > Congregational Church. The bride is the daughter of George WICKMAN, one of > Gridley's wealthiest and most respected citizens, and the groom holds an > important position with the Bay Counties Power Company. The couple left on > the noon train for San Francisco. > > VENZKE MAY FEAR KNOWLEDGE OF CASKEY > Defense In Queer Trial at Auburn Asserts This Caused the Trouble and the > Present Prosecution > AUBURN (Placer Co.), October 19 - The prosecution of the CASKEY robbery > case > finished its evidence yesterday. Venzke repeated his strange story of the > affair, and was unshaken in its detail, being positive in his statements. > The counsel for the defense attacked the veracity of the witness and > declared that he proposed to show that Venzke's reputation was not good. > He > intimated that his methods at the mine were known to Caskey and that it > was > this that had caused the trouble between the two men, and that Venzke was > now anxious to convict his client in order to get him out of the way. > Venzke > was questioned as to why he did not make the assault upon him known before > he reached this city, as he had ample opportunity to do. Witness replied > that he was afraid of Caskey, and that it was not until he was safely > housed > in the hospital that he felt safe in revealing the true state of affairs. > The testimony of J.H. SKINNER substantiated Venzke's statements. Skinner > was the first one to reach the Venzke cabin after the shooting. He had > been > requested to go there by Caskey, who was on his way to Canada Hill to get > assistance for the wounded man. Venzke would give the witness no > explanation > as to ow he had been shot, and asked him several strange questions. He > finally asked the witness if he would stand as his protector in case of > any > trouble, which witness promised to do. > Much time was taken up regarding the alleged forgeries by Caskey. A small > fragment of one of the checks which Caskey tore up and threw upon the > ground > after the shooting was offered in evidence. The checks were drawn on the > American National Bank of San Francisco. The firearms used in the shooting > and about the cabin were also offered. > John HUTCHINSON told of what he saw at the Venzke cabin after the > assault. > He had visited Caskey in jail and advised him to make a confession. The > prisoner had replied that he "didn't give a dó whether he got twenty or > ninety years." Witness was pressed by defendant's counsel as to whether he > was not anxious to see the prisoner convicted, and he replied that he was. > While there has never been any doubt as to Venzke having been shot by the > defendant, the past relationship between the men is puzzling. > James DODDS, of Westville, who conducts a hotel there, where Venzke and > Caskey stayed over night on their way to this city, testified that Venzke > had requested Caskey to draw a check there, which he did, and was signed > by > Venzke and given to Dodds in payment for their transportation and meals. > Dodds testified that Venzke's reputation was not good. > This morning Caskey took the stand in his own behalf. He said he went to > Venzke's cabin on the morning of the day the latter was hurt and found him > wounded, lying on the ground. In reply to a question by him, Venzke sais > his > dog had knocked over his gun, which was leaning against the cabin, > discharging it, the load striking him in the leg. > The prosecution sprang a surprise in the shape of a copy of an alleged > letter written by Caskey to his sister, in which he is quoted as stating > that during a quarrel with Venzke the latter fired at him and that he then > shot, striking his enemy in the leg. > Caskey denies most emphatically that he wrote the letter. > All the testimony was heard this morning, Court adjourning at noon until > 2 > o'clock this afternoon, when arguments began. It is thought the case will > go > to the jury this evening and also that a verdict will be rendered. > > MAY REBUILD RESORT > REDDING (Shasta Co.), October 19 - Mrs. C.B. GARDNER, a wealthy woman of > New > York, has bonded eight mining claims in Eastern Shasta County, on the > western slope of Mount Lassen, and located fifteen other claims in the > same > district for the purpose, it is understood, of establishing a Summer > resort > and sanitarium. The price to be paid for the eight claims under the bond > is > $20,000. The twenty-three placers lie in a region where sulphur springs > abound. The "mines" certainly contain no gold, though there is an > abundance > of sulphur in the soil upon which to found a mineral location. > > WILL REPORT ON DEBRIS QUESTION > GRASS VALLEY (Nevada Co.) ,October 19 - Dr. G.K. GILBERT, the expert of > the > United States Geological Survey who is especially detailed to report on > the > debris question, has gone to the properties of the North Bloomfield and > Eureka Lake Companies. He is now engaged in studying erosion at what is > close to its source. > In the meantime, a deputy named BAKER, who is stationed on the Lower > Yuba, is taking two-foot contours on the river canyon above the Government > dam. His survey is being very carefully "tied" to existing surveys and > monuments and is expected to result in a first-class topographical map. > The > purpose of this work is to determine the storage capacity of the Yuba > below > The Narrows. > Dr. GILBERT had been in and around Grass Valley for several days before > starting on his present trip and made a number of photographs. Where roads > have cut into the sides of the mountains, in particular, he has made > measurements and taken pictures, as these road cuts give valuable > information on the subject of erosion. > > > > ==== NORCAL Mailing List ==== > Visit NORCAL Genealogy Index > http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~yvonne/NORCAL%20index/ >

Devona Parks ADIN -- Devona Pearl Parks, 90, of Adin died Friday, Nov. 4, 2005, at Mayers Memorial Hospital in Fall River Mills. Private services will be held later. Burial will be at Adin Cemetery. Born Aug. 5, 1915, in Wagontire, Ore., she moved to Lassen County in 1917 from her birthplace. She was a rancher and homemaker. Survivors include son Jerry of Adin; daughters Darla Bartell of Sprague River, Ore., and Belva Landes of Lookout; brothers Chester Wolter of Adin and Vernon Wolter of Redding; four grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Arrangements are being handled by McDonald's Burney Chapel. Redding Record Searchlight – November 7, 2005 Donna Lucille Thompson Donna Lucille Thompson, 74, died Nov. 2, 2005, in Klamath Falls. Funeral services will not be held. Ward's Klamath Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Thompson was born Jan. 29, 1931, in Adin to Floyd and Allene (Van Allen) Harvey. On June 18, 1949, she married Charles M. Thompson in Carson City, Nev. They moved from Adin to the Klamath Basin in 1957. She was a homemaker. Mrs. Thompson loved camping, bingo and spending time with her family. Survivors include her mother Allene Harvey of Auburn, Calif.; brother and sister-in-law Dean and Dona Harvey of Lincoln, Calif.; son and daughter-in-law Melvin and Darlene Thompson of Tulelake; son Ron Thompson of Hawaii; grandson and his fiancee Corey Thompson and Monica Biggs of Malin; granddaughters and their husbands Kelly and Markee Harris of Chico, Calif., and Melissa and Bear Fernandez of Jacksonville, Ore.; great-granddaughters Mikayla Harris of Chico, Bobbie and Theresa Fernandez of Jacksonville and Jessica Thompson and her fiance William Mathews of Medford; and great-grandson Austin Mathews of Medford. She also leaves special friends John and Peyton Prosser of Tulelake, Dennis and Cheryl Brewer of Malin and Rose and Clint Lingstrum of Brookings. She was preceded in death by her father. Memorial donations may be made to Basin Ambulance or Tulelake Fire Department. Published November 6, 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.

Obituaries: Aileen A. Cromwell Aileen Alice Cromwell, originally of Alturas, passed away at the age of 93 years on October 29, 2005, of natural causes at the Surprise Valley District Hospital, Cedarville, CA. Born to Flora (Chambers) and Thomas William Lush in Alturas, CA on New Year's Day, January 1, 1912, Aileen graduated from Modoc Union High School, then attended two years of Heald's Business College in Sacramento. She and her first husband, Perry Essex of Alturas, were blessed with their only child, Sharon. But Mr. Essex' premature death, not long after their marriage, left Aileen a young widow due with child. Aileen worked as a ranch cook for the Neer ranch during the early 1940s, while Sharon attended DelMorma and Alturas schools. On November 9, 1946, she married Warren Cromwell in Reno, NV. The two had met while Aileen was working as a telephone switchboard operator with Citizens Utilities and later worked in the main business office. Warren was a Citizens' lineman from Susanville. Warren's two daughters Verle and Barbara and half-brother Warren Lynn Cromwell made for a blended family. The family built their home in Cedarville, but relocated to Ukiah in 1946. It wasn't until Warren passed away after 50 years of marriage October 26, 1996, that Aileen returned to Modoc County to live in Eagleville in November of 1996, to be near her daughter Sharon. Aileen was known as a very good cook and she enjoyed cooking. She also crocheted beautifully. She was also a loving, strong, and determined person and was baptized and confirmed in the Episcopal Church. She is survived by her daughter Sharon Staton and son-in-law Bob of Eagleville, CA; stepdaughters Verle Grayson of Ukiah, CA and Barbara Larman of Purcell, OK. She also has three grandsons, Tom Minto of Cedarville; Jerry Minto of Cedarville and Dick Minto of Incline Village; great grandchildren John Minto of Alturas; Jack Minto and Jennica Minto. Son Warren Lynn Cromwell preceded his mother in death. Services were held at the Russian River Cemetery in Ukiah, CA on Wednesday, Nov. 2 at 11 a.m. Pastor David Donnell officiated. Donations in Mrs. Cromwell's memory may be directed to the Eagleville Community Church Steeple Fund, P.O. Box 234, Eagleville, CA. 96110 or Surprise Valley Health Care District's "Long Term Care" facility at P.O. Box 246, Cedarville, CA 96104. Arrangements under the direction of Kerr Mortuary of Alturas. Death notice Robert Keith Heryford Services are pending for Robert Keith Heryford, 89, of Cedarville, who passed away October 27, 2005, in Cedarville, CA. Mr. Heryford was born Sept. 30, 1916. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be directed to the Cedarville Volunteer Fire Department, P.O. Box 39, Cedarville, CA 96104. Contact Kerr Mortuary's recorded information at 530-233-5797 for information regarding Mr. Heryford's upcoming service. ~~~~~~ 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.

Willie ‘Bill' M. McCulley Montague resident, Willie "Bill" M. McCulley, 78, passed away at his home on Oct. 29, 2005. Willie was born in Oregon on Jan. 29, 1927, to Jake and Flossie McCulley. He was raised in Anderson. Willie was married to Barbara Linzi in Reno, Nev. on Dec. 22, 1944. They lived in Fall River Mills and moved to Yreka in 1955. Willie worked in the logging industry for more than 50 years. Willie liked hunting, fishing and training horses. He was a member of the First Southern Baptist Church in Yreka. Willie was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving during World War II. Survivors include children and their spouses, Sheron and Bernard Pinel, of Yreka, Boyd and Tobie McCulley, of La Pine, Oreg., Billy Joe and Trish McCulley, of Montague and Tommy and Debbie McCulley, of Fort Jones; siblings, Frances McCulley, of Burney, Elma Estes, of Fall River and Mike O'Connor, of McArthur; nine grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. In addition to his parents, Willie is preceded in death by his wife of 54 years, Barbara; sons, Nathan and Joel; daughter Sandra; and siblings, Jack, Adrienne and Leo McCulley, Jane Spaulding and Nora O'Connor. A funeral service is 2 p.m. Nov. 3, at the First Southern Baptist Church in Yreka. Interment follows at Evergreen Cemetery. Contributions may be made to Madrone Hospice, 255 Collier Circle, Yreka, CA 96097. Girdner Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements. November 2, 2005 – Yreka, California ~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Modoc County, California "The Last Frontier" www.rh2o.com/modoc --- Our outgoing mail is checked by avast! AntiVirus. Avast! Is Free To Home Users.

The 1906 earthquake was hardly felt in the Honey Lake Valley. An 1889 earthquake, did drop the level of Eagle Lake by two feet! And a 1950 earthquake near Honey Lake caused a 10 foot deep depression in the ground east of Herlong. Tim ----- Original Message ----- From: <mannclann@aol.com> To: <CAMODOC-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, October 30, 2005 11:48 PM Subject: [CAMODOC] Honey Lake >I was reading about Honey Lake and its history (by our Tim Purdy) and was >wondering if anyone knows anything about the lake in 1906 when the San >Francisco Earthquake hit. My husband said his dad (who was the CDF Ranger >for Lassen and Modoc counties in the 50's) had told him that during the >earthquake the lake completely drained. Does anyone know anything about >this? > > Molly > > > > > ============================== > New! Family Tree Maker 2005. Build your tree and search for your ancestors > at the same time. Share your tree with family and friends. Learn more: > http://landing.ancestry.com/familytreemaker/2005/tour.aspx?sourceid=14599&targetid=5429 > > >