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

Saturday, October 29, 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 20, 2005 issue. Looking Back 96 Years Ago – 1908 ADIN MEANS businesswhen it comes to fire protection. In the past year they raised enough money to put a six-inch water line the length of the business section. Next they organized a fire department and formed a fire district. 87 Years Ago - 1918 FALL RAINS have brought smiles to the faces of local cattlemen and others throughout the state. Grass is greener now than it has been all summer…. Influenza, the dread disease, is killing more American soldiers than the Kaiser…. Daly Robinett’s resignation from the District Attorney’s office practically hands the November election to R.A. Laird, who is the only other candidate on the ballot. 70 Years Ago – 1935 DEPOSITORS IN the defunct Modoc County Bank will be paid dividends this month totaling $18,248. The bank went bankrupt here on September 2, 1932, a time that is becoming known as the “infamous great depression”….The last original settler of Dorris Bridge (now Alturas), Henry G. Payne, died at his home in Alturas. 42 Years Ago – 1963 Ground breaking ceremonies for the new Alturas Baptist Church on Fourth Street were delegated to Mr. R.C. Hicks, the oldest living member of the congregation….It’s been a hot fall in Modoc with the temperatures in the 80’s here today….The MUHS band has been invited to march at Kezar during the East-West game and, for the first time in more than 20 years, will have new band uniforms. I am a computer user with no concept whatsoever about how they work. I use a Dell Dimension 5100 with XP Pro. My printers have nearly always been HP’s. My 7100 all in one went on the blink near the first of the week. I tried for two days to deal with their outsourced assistance until I finally gave up. I purchased a new 7200 HP all in one. It was defective so I returned it and received another new one. This one works really well with my wife’s computer, but my computer refuses to load the software for me to operate the damned thing. Oh well, they don’t use dump rakes in haying any longer either. See you all again next week. Ron Morgan

Joseph E. (Jack) Conlan Jack Conlan, 86, of Ft. Bidwell, CA, died of natural causes on October 21, 2005 at his home. He was born December 28, 1918 to Joe and Mary Etta Conlan of Ft. Bidwell, CA, where they ranched. He was the second of four children, the only son with three sisters, Glenna, Norma, and Virginia. Jack attended school in Ft. Bidwell until he took up ranching full-time on the family ranch. Jack was quite a bronc rider in the rodeos. He was one of the original Turtle Association members, which was the charter club for today’s Professional Rodeo Cowboy Association. He won many titles riding in local rodeos competing in Bareback and Saddle Bronc riding. He retired from rodeoing and ranched full-time in Ft. Bidwell. He married Nora McAuliffe from Ft. Klamath, Oregon on October 16, 1945. They had seven children. He was a member of the California Cattlemen’s Association and a prominent rancher in the area all his life. He was one of the first in the area to use Artificial Insemination (AI) on his cow herd to improve his breeding herd. He was open to trying the new exotic breeds that were introduced into the cattle industry early on. His interest in rodeo continued all through his life. Jack was a man of few words, but his word was always good. He was highly thought of in the community and by all who knew him. He was preceded in death by his parents, sisters, Virginia Gysin, Norma Foster, wife Nora, and daughter Marietta Glaus. He is survived by a sister Glenna Winchell of Susanville, sons John, Edward, Patrick, daughters Joan Marie Ethen, Nora Lea Krupp, Anne Marie Carey, sons and daughters-in-law, grandchildren, nieces and nephews and brother-in-law. Mass of the Resurrection will be held Sunday, Oct. 30, 2005 at 11 a.m. at St. James Catholic Church, Cedarville, CA. Graveside services following at 1 p.m. at Ft. Bidwell Cemetery. Potluck lunch will follow at Ft. Bidwell Community Center. Funeral arrangements by Kerr Mortuary, Alturas. Richard Bruce Carlson Richard Bruce Carlson began his next adventure into eternal life on October 22, 2005 in Alturas, CA. He was the second son born to Archie and Marie Carlson on Feb. 3, 1951, in Alturas, CA. Alturas is the place he called home for 48 of his 54 years. Richie graduated from Modoc High in 1969. He ventured to Reno, NV for six years, where he developed his surveying skills. He came back home to work and raise his family in the country he loved the most. He was employed with the Modoc National Forest as an Engineer Tech for 28 years. As an Engineer Tech, he not only explored every inch of Modoc County, but he also had the opportunity to travel to Alaska and South Carolina. Exploring and conquering the outdoors was Rich’s greatest passion in life. The true joys in his life were his daughters and his grandsons, who he spent much of his time with. He is survived by his brother Ed Carlson and family of Glennwood Springs, Colorado; daughter Beckie Lewis, her husband Ted of Reno, NV and their two sons Scott, age 3-1/2 years and Troy, five months; his daughter Melissa Carlson of Likely, grandson Trace, 8 months and Trace’s father Steve Holdorff of Alturas. He is also survived by his step-sons Garrett Ingram of Gold Beach, OR, and David Whitlock of Montana and Jim Whitlock of Reno, NV. He was formerly married to his first wife, Diane (Dishman) Carlson of Alturas and his second wife, Jeannie(Hammack) Carlson of Alturas. He was preceded in death by his parents Archie and Marie Carlson and his grandson Jordan Nay. Among his memberships in organizations over the years, Rich was a member of the Alturas Elks Lodge 1756. Services will be held on Saturday, October 29 at 11 a.m. at the Alturas Elks Lodge, potluck reception will follow. Family request that all donations be directed to the California SIDS Program, 3164 Gold Camp Drive, Rancho Cordova, CA. Ph: 800-369-7437. Johnnie W. Gysin Johnnie Werner Gysin, a Modoc resident for the majority of his life, passed away suddenly in his Alturas home on Monday, October 10, 2005. Services are pending, with Kerr Mortuary to handle arrangements. Mr. Gysin is survived by his wife Marilyn of Alturas; son Johnnie P. Gysin and wife Joy of Auburn, WA.; son Michael E. Gysin and wife Sandy of Susanville; mother Lucille D. Chandler of Cedarville; brother Paul Sonny Gysin and wife Joyce of Cedarville; brother-in-law Bill Laxague, Sr. of Cedarville. He was preceded in death by his father Paul Gysin, sister Frieda Laxague and step-father Albert Chandler. Ethel Mae Carver A memorial service for long-time Alturas resident Ethel Mae Carver will be held at 2:30 p.m. today, October 27 on the patio or the Modoc Medical Center Skilled Nursing Facility in Alturas. If inclement weather, the service will be moved indoors. Mrs. Carver passed away peacefully in her sleep after battling a long illness on Monday, October 24, 2005 in Alturas, CA. Ethel, one of five children, was born to Al and Pearl Powers at Lower Lake, CA on January 10, 1932. Along with brothers Alvin, Don, Charlie and sister Barbara Powers, the family moved around frequently because of their father’s occupation in road construction. Fortunately, in one of her moves, she met, fell in love, and married Ed Carver of Alturas, CA. in 1957. Mrs. Carver was a devoted wife and mother, always putting her family first. She was known as "Mom" to many, and loved by all. She showed her support here in Modoc by welcoming many kids in, whether local or from out of town, with a full crock-pot and cookies in the jar. Another generation grows older remembering backyard barbecues at Grandma and Grandpa’s. She was preceded in death by her loving husband Ed in 1999. She is survived by brothers Don Powers, Charlie Powers, daughter Alana Johnson and husband Jim of Wenatchee, WA , granddaughters Shannon Eddings of Portland, OR, Cori Miller, Ryan Holland, Devin Prothero, and grandson Kyle Prothero, all of Wenatchee, WA; daughter Barbara Carver and fiance Jim Brewer of Alturas, CA; son Charlie Carver and wife Dottie, grandsons Stratten, Haden, Griffen of Orlando, FL, several great-grandchildren and many others. Memorial donations may be directed to the Modoc Medical Center Skilled Nursing Facility, her home for the past five years. Dorothy McGarva Tufts Dorothy McGarva Tufts was a beautiful, kind and loving woman who touched many lives before her life came to pass on October 6, 2005 in Bakersfield, CA. Her life began on March 9, 1920 in Oakland, CA when born to Ivie and Maude McGarva. Dorothy and her two sisters, Alice and Catherine, loved the experiences they shared while growing up on a beautiful ranch in Likely. Dorothy attended school in Likely, then graduated in 1937 from Modoc High School in Alturas, CA. While attending college in Bakersfield, CA, she met Harold Oliver Tufts. On May 9, 1941, they were married. Harold enlisted in the Air Force and was stationed in Alaska during World War II. During this time, Dorothy moved back from Bakersfield, bought and ran the Likely Store. She took great pride in the store and would often tell stories of the different people she would encounter. Harold was honorably discharged in 1945 and the two moved back to Bakersfield where they began their own lives together, Dorothy as a dental assistant and Harold in insurance and real estate. Dorothy enjoyed her family, her heritage, painting, shopping, playing cards, sewing and traveling with her husband. Dorothy, 85, was preceded in death by her sister Catherine Richardson and brother-in-law Ed, and brother-in-law Gail Hicks. She is survived by her husband, Harold Tufts of Bakersfield, CA; her sister Alice Hicks of Cedarville, CA, children Stephanie Fraker and son-in-law Frank, and Bob Tufts of Bakersfield; grandsons Billy Moore and wife Andrea and Mike Moore of Bakersfield, granddaughters Heather Tufts of Cedarville, Kasey Blake and Christine Moore of Bakersfield, five great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. No services will be held. Donations may be made to the Likely Community Church, care of John Abbate or to the Modoc County Historical Society in memory of Dorothy McGarva Tufts, 600 South Main St., Alturas, CA 96101. Richard Paul Belle, Jr. Richard Paul Belle, Jr., entered this life April 5, 1981 at Brookside Hospital, Richmond, CA. He was the youngest of two children born to Richard and Beverly Belle. Richard and his sister Sharina attended Alturas Elementary, Modoc Middle School and Modoc High School. He played football, basketball, baseball and soccer. Richard was baptized at the Church of Christ in Alturas Feb. 2, 1997. His favorite hymn was Precious Lord and Blessed Assurance and many more. He and his sister returned to live with his Mother in Oroville, CA. Richard received a full scholarship to attend Oral Roberts University in Utah, to play basketball for them. He turned down the scholarship and moved to Washington where he attended Everett Community College. Richard worked for the Advantage Basketball Camp in Everett, WA. Richard departed this life on September 30, 2005 in Santa Rosa, CA. He leaves to cherish his memory his fiancee Angela Contrino of Washington, his parents Richard Belle, Sr., Beverly Belle King, sisters Sharina Belle, her daughter Tyojsha Marshall, Joelle Belle and brother Anthony Belle, his grandparents Joseph and Doris Belle of Alturas; his great-grandmother Laura Bell of Alturas; grandfather Thomas King, Sr., his aunts Laura Harris, Carmen Ewing, Stephanie Shepard of California; Debbie Collins of Tennessee, his uncles Joseph Belle of Texas, David King, Jr. of Nevada; Michael King of California, a host of family and friends. Richard was preceded in death by his grandmother Sally King, his great-grandfather Morris Bell, Henry Miller, great-grandmother Annie Mae Miller, Horace King, Kenneth Hunt, Josephine Hunt, and Ethel Veal of Kansas. Memorial services were held at Thompson’s Funeral Home in Sacramento, Ca October 10, 2005, also in Everett, Washington. There will be no memorial service in Alturas. Memorial contributions may be directed Modoc High School Sports or the Advantage Basketball Camp in Everett, WA. Modoc County Record – October 27, 2005 Emmaline Sarah (Young) Huskey Emmaline Sarah Young Huskey, 80, passed away Sunday, Oct. 16, 2005 at the Lake District Hospital. Emmaline was born Dec. 22, 1924 in Alturas, Modoc County, Calif. to George E. Young of Josephine County and Phoebe Rachel Coffer Young, of Alturas. She was the third of 12 children. Emmaline spent her younger years in a lumber camp at Bray, Calif. Later, she lived in Bonanza, Bly and Lakeview, where her father continued to work in the lumber industry. She attended school in Lakeview. She married Charley Alvin Huskey on March 27, 1944 while he was serving in the US Army. They were married in Alturas. Soon after his discharge from the military, they made their home in Lakeview, where they spent their lives. They constructed two homes while living in Lakeview where they raised their five children. In earlier years, Emmaline was active in her church. She took pride in having helped in the planning and building of the Trinity Baptist Church. For a number of years, she taught summer Bible School to the children, including many of her nieces and nephews. Emmaline took pride in her community and spent countless hours volunteering in the organizations she loved. She was a past madam president and member of the Grand Auxiliary in the Fraternal Order of the Eagles, and also, served several terms as president for the Ladies Auxiliary, Layne Clifton VFW, Post 4070. In addition, she served as president and member of the Lake County Fair Association and Board, and the Lakeview Suburban Sanitation District. She continued to be active in all organizations until recent years. Much of her volunteer work was at the Lake County Senior Center, where she spent several days each week. She was a regular attendee and dispersed tickets for meals. Afterwards, she participated in one of her great loves, playing Bingo. Emmaline loved her family and her home served as a gathering place for those who lived out of town. She continued to show interest and support for the activities of the younger generations of the family. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charley; son, Jeff; parents and four brothers. She is survived by son, Howard of Bend; daughters, June Riley of Oakland, Md., Debbie Scharer of Kent, Wash., and Becky Horlacher of Yacolt, Wash; brothers, Melvin, Jerome and Bert Young all of Lakeview; sisters, Carmen Wilson of Ashland, Loretta Simpson of Medford and Bonnie Jelley of India and many grandchildren, nieces and nephews. A celebration of life service was held on Saturday, Oct. 22 at the First Presbyterian Church. Internment was held at the Westside Cemetery. Casket bearers were Floyd Wilson, LeRoy Simpson, Jim Young, Ray Young, Steve Ferl, Robert Havely, Joe Havely and Josh Zoboroski. Honorary Casket bearers were Dr. Robert Bomengen, Dr. Tim Gallagher, Jere Barry and Dale Sauer. Donations honoring Emmaline may be made to the Lake County Senior Center, PO Box 871, Lakeview OR 97630, VFW Post 4070 Ladies Auxiliary, PO Box 614, Lakeview OR 97630 or to a charity of the donor’s choice. Ousley Osterman Huffstutter Funeral Chapel was in charge of the arrangements. Lake County Examiner, Lakeview, Oregon – October 27, 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.

Hi Ron and once again, thanks for the interesting information on early Modoc..... I just love your comments SOOOOO "Keep it up !!" :0) Best to you, Sharon On Oct 24, 2005, at 10:00 AM, CAMODOC-D-request@rootsweb.com wrote: > > > CAMODOC-D Digest Volume 05 : Issue 209 > > Today's Topics: > #1 Looking Back ["Ronald S. Morgan" > <edron00@sbcglo] > > Administrivia: > To unsubscribe from CAMODOC-D, send a message to > > CAMODOC-D-request@rootsweb.com > > that contains in the body of the message the command > > unsubscribe > > and no other text. No subject line is necessary, but if your software > requires one, just use unsubscribe in the subject, too. > > ______________________________ > > > From: "Ronald S. Morgan" <edron00@sbcglobal.net> > Date: October 23, 2005 3:19:34 PM PDT > To: CAMODOC-L@rootsweb.com > Subject: Looking Back > > > Sunday, October 23, 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 13, 2005 > issue. > > Looking Back > > 86 Years Ago – 1919 > AALTURAS WAS quite in the swing yesterday when it came > to aeroplanes. Three machines were here during the > day. First was the machine piloted by Lt. Goodwin > which broke down Wednesday on his return trip > necessitating his return to Alturas. Thursday morning > a plane came up from Red Bluff looking for Goodwin. > When the pilot could not find the engine trouble > another plane came from Red Bluff in the afternoon to > assist…. Enrollment in the Alturas elementary School > jumped to a new total of 362. Thirty new desks which > recently came in were set up, but were not sufficient > and 40 more have been ordered…. Traffic officers of > Modoc County will soon be chasing speeders in snow > white motorcycles or automobiles. Traffic law > violators are given a “sporting chance” under the new > regulation. > > 66 Years Ago - 1939 > A MAJOR from the War Department Remount Services will > be here to inspect horses for purchase. Places for > inspecting will be the D.S. Grove ranch, Eagleville; > Harry Wilson stable, Cedarville; A. Hafer stable, > Alturas; and F.H. Huffman ranch…. Sheldon Hardin, who > graduated last year from Modoc High School, and is > this year a student of Santa Clara University made the > freshman team and played all four quarters in the > Santa Clara freshmen-Bakersfield game last week. > Another local boy making his notch in the football > hall of fame is Wesley St. John. > > I was in the last Horse Cavalry Regiment remaining in > the U.S.A. when I first entered the army. I always > wondered how many horses were from Modoc County at > that time. I know that Fred Huffman had a thoroughbred > stallion, loaned by the army, to increase the quality > of horsed available, from Modoc, for the army to > purchase. Did you notice that Al Hafer’s place in 1939 > was still booked as a stable? > > Sheldon Hardin had two younger brothers, Harold and > rollin, who attended old MUHS with me. Today they have > all expired. Sheldon was the oldest but the last to > die. They died in inverse order of their ages. They > were all excellent athletes. > > See you all again next week. > Ron Morgan > >

Sunday, October 23, 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 13, 2005 issue. Looking Back 86 Years Ago – 1919 AALTURAS WAS quite in the swing yesterday when it came to aeroplanes. Three machines were here during the day. First was the machine piloted by Lt. Goodwin which broke down Wednesday on his return trip necessitating his return to Alturas. Thursday morning a plane came up from Red Bluff looking for Goodwin. When the pilot could not find the engine trouble another plane came from Red Bluff in the afternoon to assist…. Enrollment in the Alturas elementary School jumped to a new total of 362. Thirty new desks which recently came in were set up, but were not sufficient and 40 more have been ordered…. Traffic officers of Modoc County will soon be chasing speeders in snow white motorcycles or automobiles. Traffic law violators are given a “sporting chance” under the new regulation. 66 Years Ago - 1939 A MAJOR from the War Department Remount Services will be here to inspect horses for purchase. Places for inspecting will be the D.S. Grove ranch, Eagleville; Harry Wilson stable, Cedarville; A. Hafer stable, Alturas; and F.H. Huffman ranch…. Sheldon Hardin, who graduated last year from Modoc High School, and is this year a student of Santa Clara University made the freshman team and played all four quarters in the Santa Clara freshmen-Bakersfield game last week. Another local boy making his notch in the football hall of fame is Wesley St. John. I was in the last Horse Cavalry Regiment remaining in the U.S.A. when I first entered the army. I always wondered how many horses were from Modoc County at that time. I know that Fred Huffman had a thoroughbred stallion, loaned by the army, to increase the quality of horsed available, from Modoc, for the army to purchase. Did you notice that Al Hafer’s place in 1939 was still booked as a stable? Sheldon Hardin had two younger brothers, Harold and rollin, who attended old MUHS with me. Today they have all expired. Sheldon was the oldest but the last to die. They died in inverse order of their ages. They were all excellent athletes. See you all again next week. Ron Morgan

Emmaline Sarah Huskey Emmaline Sarah Huskey, 80, died Oct. 16, 2005, at Lake District Hospital in Lakeview. Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday in First Presbyterian Church in Lakeview with the ladies auxiliary of the Layne Clifton Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 4070 participating. Interment will follow at Westside Cemetery in Lakeview. A potluck luncheon at the Eagles Lodge in Lakeview will follow the interment. Ousley Osterman Huffstutter Funeral Chapel, Lakeview, is in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Huskey was born Dec. 22, 1924, in Alturas to George E. and Phoebe Rachel (Coffer) Young. She was the third of their 12 children. Her younger years were spent in a lumber camp at Bray. She later lived in Bonanza, Bly and Lakeview, where her father continued working in the lumber industry. She attended school in Lakeview. On March 27, 1944, she married Charley Alvin Huskey in Alturas while he was serving in the Army. Soon after his discharge from military service, they made their home in Lakeview. In Lakeview, they constructed two homes and raised their five children. Mrs. Huskey, in her earlier years, was active in her church. She took pride in having helped in the planning and building of the Trinity Baptist Church and, for a number of years, taught summer Bible school to children, including her nieces and nephews. She also took pride in her community and the extensive amount of time she spent as a volunteer for various organizations. Much of her volunteer work was at the Lake County Senior Center. She was a past madam president and member of the grand auxiliary in the Fraternal Order of Eagles and served for several terms as president of the ladies auxiliary of the Layne Clifton Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 4070. In addition, she served as president and member of the Lake County Fair Association and its board of directors and the Lakeview Sanitation District. Her home was a gathering place for those who lived out of town and she showed continuing interest and support in the activities of the younger generations in her family. Among her survivors are her son, Howard of Bend; daughters, June Riley of Oakland, Md., Debbie Scharer of Kent, Wash., and Becky Horlacher of Yacolt, Wash.; brothers, Melvin, Jerome and Bert Young of Lakeview; sisters, Carmen Wilson of Ashland, Loretta Simpson of Medford and Bonnie Jelley of India; and many grandchildren, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband; son, Jeff Huskey; and four brothers. Memorial donations may be made to Lake County Senior Center, P.O. Box 871, Lakeview, OR 97630, the Ladies Auxiliary, Layne Clifton VFW Post No. 4070, P.O. Box 614, Lakeview, OR 97630, or the charity of the donor's choice. Published October 21, 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 Reynolds, will you please email me in order that I may send you some updated material for the Cantrall book? Dont have your latest email address.

~~~~~~ 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: Friday, October 14, 2005 11:03 AM Subject: [NORCAL] Sac Bee Sept 23 1905 > The Saturday Bee > Sacramento, Cal. > September 23, 1905 > Page 8 > > MARRIAGES AND DIVORCES > REDDING (Shasta Co.), September 23 - The week has been an extremely dull > one > along matrimonial lines. The following two marriage licenses were issued: > George M. DEAN, aged 32, and Sylvia M. LEACH, aged 24, both of Redding; > Herbert A. GAFFORD, aged 34, and Maggie L.O. CRUME, aged 19, both of De La > Mar. > Mabel WOOD has brought an action in divorce against Edward WOOD. Mrs. > Wood > resides in Redding and her husband in Santa Clara County. > IN SISKIYOU COUNTY > YREKA (Siskiyou Co.), September 23 - Marriage licenses were issued by > County > Clerk RANKIN during the past week as follows: > Albert Baker CARTER, aged 25, and Emma Helen REICHMAN, aged 21, both of > Fort Jones; Herbert Bailey COLE, of Colestin, Oregon, aged 26, and Mollie > Agnes O'NEIL, of Hornbrook, Siskiyou County, aged 18 years; Thomas > Clayborn > CHANDOIN, of Etna Mills, aged 41, and Susie Mary HOUSE, of Caliahans, aged > 46; George Curtis WALTON, of Crescent City, Del Norte County, aged 32, and > Lena E. ELLIOT, of Sacramento, aged 29. > During the past week Judge BEARD granted an interlocutory decree of > divorce to Louisa M. HIXSON from Edward HIXSON, and a final decree of > divorce to Myrtle P. HOWARD from Bert Raymond HOWARD. In the latter case > the > plaintiff resumes her maiden name of Myrtle P. ROSE. > IN PLACER COUNTY > AUBURN (Placer Co.), September 23 - The only marriage license issued this > week was to Thomas B. SLOAN, of Oakland, 29, and Mabel J. MARINER, of > Lincoln, 27. > IN NEVADA COUNTY > NEVADA CITY (Nevada Co.), September 23 - The only marriage license issued > by > the County Clerk this week was that which permitted the wedding of Howard > Ridgley WARD, a native of New York, aged 22 years, and Beatrice KIDDER, a > native of Oregon, aged 20. Both are residents of Grass Valley. > In Grass Valley this evening a notable society event is to take place > when > Miss Minnie WALKER will become the bride of E.L. OLIVER. From Nevada City > a > large delegation will attend. > The engagement is announced of Miss Hazel CHAMPION, daughter of Mr. and > Mrs. James Champion, pioneer residents of Grass Valley, and Charles V. > TURNER. The marriage is to take place early this Winter. Miss Champion is > one of the leaders of the younger set in Grass Valley, and is a talented > musician. The prospective bridegroom is a Baltimore mining engineer, who > has > been general manager of the Coe Mine for some time. He is now in charge of > some properties near Goldfield for Eastern capitalists. > IN BUTTE COUNTY > OROVILLE (Butte Co.), September 23 - County Clerk BATCHELDER issued the > following marriage licenses this week: Clayton RUSSELL, aged 23, and Kate > A. > BAINBRIDGE, aged 19, both of Rackerby; Walter W. REECE and Miss Edith > VEATCH, both of Oroville; John L. STONE, aged 26, of Biggs, and Miss Ella > DODGE, aged 22, of Hurleton; Leland H. GEER, aged 22, and Mildred Agnes > NORMAN, aged 22, both of Oroville. > IN YOLO COUNTY > WOODLAND (Yolo Co.), September 23 - The following marriage license was > issued the past week: James E. BANDY, aged 29, and Eleanor WELGES., aged > 24, > both of Woodland. > IN TEHAMA COUNTY > RED BLUFF (Tehama Co.), September 23 - A trio of newly wedded couples is > the > record for the marriage bureau of County Clerk FISH's office for the week, > and the fortunate pairs are as follows: > Warren A. OWENS, 42 years old, a native of Maine, and Amanda May STEWART, > 29 years old, a native of Kansas, both residents of Redding; John N. > FARMER, > 22 years old, a native of Missouri, and Lottie M. MEYERS, aged 17 years, a > native of California, both residents of Chico; John W. MARTIN, 29 years > old, > a native of Maine, and Emma COLE, 27 years old, a native of Kansas, both > residents of Sterling City, Butte County. > IN YUBA COUNTY > MARYSVILLE (Yuba Co.), September 23 - Cupid BOWMAN issued the following > marriage licenses since last report: Fred A. BORCHERT, aged 20, a resident > of Portland, Oregon, and Miss Anna M. FISHER, of Alameda, aged 22; Andrew > HAGEMAN, aged 30, a resident of Live Oak, and Miss Annie BURKHARDT, of > this > city, aged 27; E.S. BAXTER, of Oregon House, this county, aged 46, and > Mrs. > Hilma LUBMAN, of this city, aged 32; William Henry LONGRUS, of Woodland, > and > Miss Nettie V. KING, of this city, aged 27 and 24, respectively; G.J. > RODRIGUEZ, aged 21, and Mary A. COSTELLO, aged 19, both of this city. > IN EL DORADO COUNTY > PLACERVILLE (El Dorado Co.), September 23 - The following marriage > licenses > were issued by the County Clerk of this county during the past week: Fred > L. > VEERKAMP, aged 23, of Granite Hill, and Daisy D. WILLIAMS, aged 17, of > Missouri Flat; Bias RINJOHIA, aged 24, of El Dorado, and Elcia ARDANEZ, > aged > 33, of Los Angeles. > Fred UNDERHILL has brought suit for divorce from Dora UNDERHILL, on the > ground of desertion. > IN SOLANO COUNTY > SUISUN, September 23 - The marriage licenses issued this past week were as > follows: George H. SPOONER, of Los Angeles, 28, and Frederica FUHR, of > Columbus, Ohio, 29; Edward BAYLAN, of Sacramento, 28, and Alice J. > PLUMMER, > of Binghamton, 23; Oscar RITZMAN, of Fairfield, 28, and Magdalena M. > HINRICHSEN, of Suisun, 21. > > COMMANDER YOUNG'S CASE CONTINUES > VALLEJO (Solano Co.), September 23 - A telegram was received from Acting > Secretary DARLING, of the Navy Department, to continue the Court-martial > proceedings in the case of Commander YOUNG until Ensign WADE is able to > give > testimony. Also, to take up the case of Ensign Charles LANDRAU, charged > with > absence from ship without leave, and insolence to his superior officers. > His > case comes up on Wednesday. > > INJURED BY TRAIN > WOODLAND (Yolo Co.), September 23 - A.B. HOLDRIDGE, a prominent citizen of > Solano County, met with an accident while jumping off a moving train at a > station called Tremont, about four miles the other side of Davisville, > yesterday evening. He was brought to Davisville. It was first reported > that > he was cut to pieces, but a telegram received by O.V. GWINN late last > evening conveyed the information that he had one arm broken and was > severely > bruised, but would probably recover. > > JEALOUS MAN CAUSES ARRESTS > GRASS VALLEY (Nevada Co,), September 23 - Sheriff WALKER went to Rough and > Ready this morning and arrested on the complaint of James HUITT, the > former > mistress of Huitt and a man named Ray ROYALSTON, with whom the woman has > been living. The woman, Mary SILVA, has been the terror of the district > for > a long time. Huitt accused her of setting fire to his cabin some weeks > ago, > but no evidence could be obtained against her and the community thought he > was trying to made trouble because she had gone to live with Royalston. > The > present charges against her are threats against life and disturbing the > peace, while Royalston is charged with vagrancy. > > FUNSTON AND PARTY RETURN FROM OUTING > NEVADA CITY (Nevada Co.), September 23 - Brigadier-General Funston and his > party of friends returned last night from Gaston and left this morning for > San Francisco. They were dusty and tired from the long hot ride of the > afternoon, but the General declared that they had had a first-class time > and > enjoyed every minute of the outing. They were all silent as to their luck > with the guns and rods. > > STUDENTS APPOINT SCHOOL REPORTERS > MARYSVILLE (Yuba Co.), September 23 - In order to keep the public in touch > with the work of the High School of this city, the scholars have elected > three reporters to represent the school in the two local papers and the > Sacramento Bee. The Bee should feel complimented in this move, as it will > be > the only outside paper represented. It also augurs well for the popularity > of the publication in this city. John ALLEN, a member of the senior class, > will represent The Appeal; Ruby PETERS, a sophomore, The Democrat, and > Everett GRAY, a junior, the Sacramento Bee. > > CHEATED SLOT MACHINES > MARYSVILLE (Yuba Co.), September 23 - A neat appearing young man giving > his > name as Robert LOWLER and his residence as Sacramento, was arrested last > night by Officer McCOY for beating the two-bit slot machines. > The fellow's mode of procedure against the machines was bold and simple, > for instead of dropping twenty-five-cent pieces into the slots he used > Chinese coins of the same size. A great many machines bore evidence of a > visit from Mr. Lowler. > > MAY ESCAPE TRIAL > BENICIA (Solano Co.), September 23 - L.H. MENDELL, the Signal Corps > private > who dressed himself in an officers' suit and masqueraded in Vallejo as a > Lieutenant, may escape Court-martial on the charge of impersonating an > officer. > For several weeks he has been confined in the barracks guard house, while > letters and telegrams have been passing between the Army officials here > and > the War Department at Washington. > A brother soldier of Mendell stated yesterday that the accused man would > be discharged form the service if Mendell, Sr., whose influence is said to > be weighty at Washington, can prevail upon the authorities to stop the > Court-martial proceedings which have been in progress for some time. > > ATTACKED BY COW > BENICIA (Solano Co.), September 23 - To be trampled upon and gored by an > angry cow until she became almost unconscious was the harrowing experience > of Mrs. J. REID, wife of John REID, of this city early Thursday morning. > While feeding the animal, it suddenly turned upon her without warning and > tore an ugly gash in her right side. Nine stitches were required to close > it. No bones were broken though she is bruised from head to foot. This > marks > the seventh time Mrs. Reid has been attacked by the same cow. > > HIS LEG BROKEN IN TWO PLACES > REDDING (Shasta Co.), September 23 - W.E. COUGHLIN, of Truckee, acting > roadmaster between Red Bluff and Dunsmuir, while on a speeder yesterday > afternoon, was thrown from the track a mile this side of Delta. His leg > was > broken in two places. He lay helpless for an hour beside the track and was > finally picked up by a passenger train. He was taken to the Railroad > Hospital at Sacramento for treatment. > > DEATH OF OLD COWBOY > RENO (Nev.), September 23 - Jack RODKEY, the oldest vaquero in California, > died yesterday in a little stage office at Alturas, in Modoc County, from > old age. He was 84 years old. From early manhood his life was spent in the > saddle, sometimes fighting Indians in the early history of old Modoc > County, > in later years peacefully riding the ranges. > > (Classified Ads) > > When you move, pack, ship or store furniture, and want perfect service, go > to 906 K St. Customers stay with us because of our business methods, > competent men and low prices. Capital transfer, Van storage Co. John F. > COOPER, Pres. > > Dr. J.H. SHIRLEY, Cancer specialist, formerly of Sacramento, now located > at > 1206 Market Street, San Francisco, will be at 1115 G until October 1st. > > Mrs. OLSCHEWSKY will open German classes about October 7th. Pupils > desiring > to enroll may call 910 N St. > > Miss Ella Vivienne NOE has returned and will open classes in dramatic > expression about October 9th. Pupils desiring to enroll may call or > address > 629 11th Street. > > aJ.T. O'NEIL, Painter and Paperhanger. 1712 S St. Tel. East 352. 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Lassen Weekly Mail, Susanville, California - 13 October 1909 Fatally Injured John Lanigar, while engaged in moving a threshing machine engine from Willow Creek to Horse Lake on Saturday afternoon last, met with an accident which resulted in his death on Sunday night. From what we can learn, he was driving a six horse team attached to heavy trucks upon which the engine rested. The road in that direction is rough and it is supposed that he was jolted off the engine upon which he was seated and thrown in front of one of the front wheels of the truck. The wheel did not pass over his body, but he was pushed in front of the wheel for some little distance, until the team stopped and Mr. Conklin who was driving a rig following the engine, and a short distance in the rear, arrived and extricated the injured man from his perilous position. Mr. Lanigar was taken to the home of J.T. Long at Horse Lake, and Dr. Dozier, of this place was summoned by telephone. The doctor left at once for Horse Lake and attended to the injured man. Aside from a broken rib, the doctor thought the injuries received by Mr. Lanigar, were not of a critical nature, except that internal injuries might have occurred which later might develop. The doctor returned home on Sunday and left the patient resting comfortably. At a late hour on Sunday night, however, a turn for the worse developed and the unfortunate man passed away. Mr. Lanigar was about 54 years of age, leaves a widow, three daughters, Mrs. Adams of Janesville, and Miss Eva Lanigar, and two sons. He was a brother of Freeman Lanigar of Clinton. Many friends will learn with deep regret of the deplorable affair. This is the second fatal accident that has occurred in this vicinity within ten days. The funeral occurred in Susanville this afternoon, the Rev. W.J. Carter, officiating. The sympathy of the community goes out to the bereaved family in their time of sorrow.

Lassen Advocate, Susanville, California 8 December 1904 Death's Call Claire Isabell Sawtelle was born in Fairfield, Maine, February 2, 1859. Her father, Amariah Sawtelle was a major in the Maine militia and an intelligent and influential man. He died in 1881 and soon after Clarie came to Buffalo Meadows, Nevada and made her home with her brother F.A. Sawtelle, until her marriage with Mr. C.C. Norton in March 1884, and since that time has made her home near Buffalo Meadows. She was of a cheerful disposition, loved by all who knew her and was never so happy as when she could so some kind deed. Her great aim in life was to make her husband happy, and to help him all she could. Not enough can be said in her praise. She came to Eagleville four weeks ago and has been ill at her brother's home in town. She was supposed to be getting better until Thanksgiving morning, she became suddenly worse, and passed peacefully away Friday, Nov. 25 at 1:30. Her sister, Mrs. Lanigar, from Susanville came out, but was too late to see her alive. Everything possible was done to relieve her sufferings, but to no avail. She leaves to mourn her loss her husband, C.C. Norton, a brother, F.A. Sawtelle, of Eagleville, a sister, Mrs. J.W. Lanigar, of Susanville and two sisters and three brothers in the East.

Thursday, October 13, 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 6, 2005 issue. Looking Back) 87 Years Ago – 1918 THE FOLLOWING eight young men will leave Alturas October 15 for Spokane, WA to enter the Government Technical School for Automobiles. These young men volunteered for the call issued last week by the War Department: Warren L,. Lytle, Alturas; Wm Cantrall, Likely; Harry A. Crowl, Alturas; Bob Shelton, Adin; Everett Royce, Cedarville; Albert J. Smith, Alturas; Edward A. Chambers, Alturas; George E. Kimball, Alturas….This afternoon as young Lindauer was starting out of town with a four mule team of supplies for his ranch, the reach of the wagon broke and the mules ran away, turning the wagon over and distributing the provisions on the street. Young Lindauer, fortunately, was not injured. 67 Years Ago - 1938 EDWARD CONWELL is following the footsteps of his late father, S.D. Conwell, for many years optometrist in Alturas, when he opened his business office for the practice of optometry in Bill Mayben’s Jewelry Shop on Main Street in Alturas this week. Edward graduated last May from the University of California School of Optometry and is a licensed optometrist….Plans of the Modoc Forest call for the planting of some 450,000 trees on about 800 acres of the Sugar Hill burn during the fall and spring planting seasons….Surprise Valley suffered a severe storm on Wednesday in comparison with the storm in Alturas. There were two traveling optometrists that came to Alturas during the late 1920’s and early 30’s. One was a Dr. Goble from Eureka, and Ed’s dad. Later the Conwell’s settled in Alturas. Ed was a top notch optometrist and a great asset as a citizen in Alturas. He was small, wiry, and always a busy man. He had a great sense of humor and was one of the best all around card player in town. Ron Morgan

Thursday, October 13, 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 September 22, 2005 issue. Looking Back 87 Years Ago – 1918 THE CONTRACT for building the Big Valley Joint Union High School building has been given to W.L. Keene of Alturas for the sum of $13,900. Work will be commenced on the foundation by next Monday and the building will be completed about the firs of January. W.L. furnished the plans and specifications for the new building…. The home guard of Alturas has a $50 Liberty Bond which they will give to the person, club or lodge, organization or school, banks excepted, that sell the greatest amount of liberty bonds during the fourth liberty bond drive. There are no strings attached to this offer and the bond will be given as soon after the drive as the winner can be determined. 67 Years Ago - 1938 EBBE’S COLD Storage has about 23 deer in keeping, among them a 230 pound buck, perhaps the largest brought in, which was killed by Clarence Simpson of Eureka. Among the deer was a forked horn donated by the Forest Service to the county hospital. It had been killed by a lower country hunter by error. He dressed the animal, brought in and confessed his error, was fined but out on probation and the fine suspended. His spirit of sportsmanship was appreciated as most hunters under the such circumstances leave the meat to spoil in the woods….Robert Snider of New Pine Creek got a buck Friday morning with 10 points on one side and eight on the other, bagged on the Warner Range near New Pine Creek. I can remember when the week after the first day of Buck season the newspaper reported, with pictures, many of the local hunters who had good luck during that opening week. My mother was always teased because her tags were always validated, but she never left the house. My dad always thought that the more venison in the house the better See you all very shortly with another posting. Ron Morgan. The round house of the old NCO Railroad was built of stone (referring to the note in the 1908 section). When the building was abandoned in 1934, my Dad purchased it and had it demolished, saving all of the stone and the large timbers that were used in its construction. In 1936 he used those materials when our new house was built just below Tank Hill in Alturas. That house remains today, solid as can be and still pretty good looking. I spent 7 years in that home and enjoyed every minute of those years. I have no idea who owns that house today, but I hope their life is just as happy as mine was. Hope to see you all again next week. Ron Morgan

Melanie Anne Britton Services for Melanie Anne Britton, 24, were held Wednesday morning at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Alturas. Branch President Carl Hubble conducted the service with interment following at the Alturas Cemetery. Melanie was a loving daughter and sister and good friend who inspired all she came in contact with. She said her loving goodbyes to her family and succumbed after a valiant fight against a combination of illnesses she had experienced since her senior year of high school and her adult life. She remained at home, but for a brief stay at Modoc Medical Center, in Alturas, CA, where she passed away on October 7, 2005. An Alturas resident since January 1987, Melanie graduated from Modoc High with the class of 1999. Melanie was a very gracious and outgoing young woman who always shared a smile and truly worked at making people feel good. She was a kind and conscientious person and a good student. While in high school, she was a vibrant member of the choir and drama club, and she served as a well liked cheerleader for two years. She participated in 4-H and Little League and had a special love for people, especially children. She went on to attend Shasta College in Redding for a year. Before becoming ill, she worked as a caring certified nurse's assistant. She was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Alturas. Melanie was born July 5, 1981 in Orange, CA. She leaves behind her father Jack Britton, Jr. and mother Shanna Britton of Alturas, CA; brother Jack Britton, III, of St. George, Utah; sister Monica Baker and husband Tim of Walla Walla, WA.; grandparents Thomas and Cleo Isom of Hurricane, Utah and Jack Britton, Sr. and Estelle of Alturas, CA; uncles, Mike Isom and family of Knoxville, Tennessee; Steven Isom and family of St. George, Utah; Eric Isom and family of Kaysville, Utah; Gerald Britton and family of Murrieta, CA and very special niece Lauren Baker of Walla Walla, WA. Memorial donations may be directed to the American Cancer Society, North Valley Region (includes Modoc Unit), 3290 Bechelli Lane, Redding, CA 96002 . Services were under the direction of Kerr Mortuary, Alturas. Martin Gary Tillman Born December 29, 1960 in Alturas, CA to Gary and Maureen Tillman, Marty's life ended unexpectedly October 5, 2005, in the same county where he was born and loved so much. He moved to Redding, CA at the age of three, where he lived until he graduated from Enterprise High School in 1979. In 1981, he moved to the Sacramento area and in 1985 he married his soul mate Christine. Marty was a devoted husband, loving son, father and Pa. He was an inspiration to the many friends and family members in his life. He had a passion for his work and in 1998, became the founder and president of Alliance Building Products in Sacramento. He always strived for success. He loved the outdoors, hunting, and spending time with his large family. Marty never forgot who he was or where he came from. Marty had a short but wonderful life. He is our hero and will live in our hearts forever. Marty leaves behind the many loves of his life including his wife Chris and their children, Eric Martin and Shauna Marie; son-in-law Chad Campbell and two granddaughters, Madisen and Taylor, who he referred to as "Pa's Girls." Marty is also survived by his father Gary Tillman; mother and stepfather Maureen and Bob Corby; grandparents, George and Coy Tillman and Margaret Gard. He is preceded in death by grandfathers Mick Jones and Glen Gard. Marty is additionally survived by his sisters and their spouses, Eileen and Cary Laurance; Cathy and Jim U'Ren; Pam and Mike Goff; two brothers, David Corby and J.D. Justiss; step-brother Brad Bryholdt and step-sister Kim Bryholdt; in-laws Byron and Bobby Scoggan, and Jim and Nikki Scoggan who loved him as their own. Marty is also survived by nieces and nephews; Ryan, Adam, Haley, Katie, Lindsey, Cody, Brandy and B.J. Additionally, he leaves behind cousins, uncles, aunts and so many friends who will miss him forever. Marty has a place in everyone's heart and will never be forgotten. My darling, Dad, Pa-we love you "infinity!" In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the American Heart Association. Services will be held Friday, Oct. 14 at 12 noon. Visitation will be October 13, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Mount Vernon Memorial Park & Mortuary, 8201 Greenback Lane, Fair Oaks, CA 95628-2504. Jack D. Lough Jackie Dale Lough, 76, of Litchfield, CA, died Saturday morning Oct. 8 at Sonora Regional Medical Center, in Sonora, CA. Jack was born in Western Nebraska to E.A. "Shorty" and June Lough. He had been a resident of the Litchfield area for 41 years. He was a mechanic and service manager for Ford Motor Company for 20 years and a correctional officers at the California Correctional Center in Susanville for 24 years. He was a member of Lassen/Janesville Lodge #149 F&AM, the Lassen Shrine Club, and the American Legion Post 204. Prior to his illness, Jack enjoyed golf, participating as a member of the Shriner's Pop Cycle patrol at parades, and was a regular donor and fund raiser for the Shriner's Children's Hospitals. He is survived by his sisters Sylvia Wyss of Redding, CA; Sarah Burk of Susanville; his children Patty Lough of Sacramento, CA; Lyle Lough of Sonora, CA; Mark Lough of Navarre, FL; Robert Lough of Nampa, ID; and Rebecca Lough of Marble Falls, TZ; eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife Dorothy (Darst); brother Warren, and sister Barbara Erlei. A memorial service will be held at the Susanville Masonic Temple on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2205, at 2 p.m. A graveside service will be held Sunday, Oct. 23 at the Cedarville Cemetery in Cedarville, CA. The Rev. Dr. Ben Zandstra to officiate at 2 p.m. Remembrances may be made to the Shriner's Children's Hospital, 3262 Marysville Blvd., P.O. Box 21-4477, Sacramento, CA 95821. Johnnie W. Gysin Johnnie Werner Gysin, a Modoc resident for the majority of his life, passed away suddenly in his Alturas home on Monday, October 10, 2005. Services are pending, with Kerr Mortuary to handle arrangements. Mr. Gysin is survived by his wife Marilyn of Alturas; son Johnnie P. Gysin and wife Joy of Auburn, WA.; son Michael E. Gysin and wife Sandy of Susanville; mother Lucille D. Chandler of Cedarville; brother Paul Sonny Gysin and wife Joyce of Cedarville; brother-in-law Bill Laxague, Sr. of Cedarville. He was preceded in death by his father Paul Gysin, sister Frieda Laxague and step-father Albert Chandler. Pauline Charlet Pauline Charlet, a former Alturas resident, passed away May 10, 2005, at the home of her daughter, Sharon, and son-in-law Jim Carpenter in Golden Valley, Arizona. Mrs. Charlet was born July 4, 1917 in Merced, CA to Alta and Paul Dillard. She married Ray (R.F.) Charlet in 1937, and graduated from U.C. Davis in 1938. Pauline and Ray were active with the American Legion, Kiwanis and enjoyed bowling on several leagues in Alturas. After Ray retired from the railroad in 1977, "they decided they didn't need to shovel snow anymore and moved to Arizona," says their daughter Sharon. Ray passed away in 2003 A memorial service was held at the Carpenter home attended by Alan Charlet and family of Ohio, Kathie (Charlet) Hauser of Virginia, Penny (Carpenter) and Jay Richardson of Arizona, Daniel Carpenter of Virginia, Lisa (Carpenter) Johnson of Montana; friends and neighbors. Condolences may be directed to the family care of Sharon Carpenter at sharonl@citlink.net Death notice Richard Paul Belle, Jr Former Alturas resident Richard Paul Belle, Jr., 24, was killed as a passenger in an automobile accident on September 30, 2005 at 3:26 a.m. in Santa Rosa, CA. where he was visiting relatives and friends while on his vacation. A Washington resident, Richard was born April 5, 1981 and is the son of former Alturas resident Richard Belle, Sr. His grandparents Doris and Joe Belle are of Alturas, along with his great-grandmother Laura Belle of Alturas. Further information will be forthcoming in the Modoc Record, as the family grapples to deal with the sudden loss of their loved one. Death notice Roy Leon Ellison Adin resident Roy Leon Ellison passed away at his home on October 6, 2005. Born May 16, 1931 in Seminole, Oklahoma, he had made Adin his home for 23 years with his wife Donna and their two daughters. He was a member of the Elks Lodge BPOE and has been a member of the Modoc County Sheriff's Posse. Services were held Tuesday, Oct. 11 at 2 p.m. at the Lookout Community Church in Lookout, CA. Burial followed at Adin Cemetery. A potluck reception followed. ~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Modoc County, California "The Last Frontier" www.rh2o.com/modoc --- Our outgoing mail is checked by avast! 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Can anyone assist Jim? Mr. Purdy, I am researching the Irish Sheepherders of Lake County Oregon. www.irishsheepherders.com I see you have research the history of Modoc County. Would you have found in your research stories or obituries on the Irish of Lake County and Modoc County. Jim Deely Sonoma Ca. 707-939-9773 P.S Because of Work, I am unable to check my e-mails on a regular basis.

Deeds, Lassen County, California Book A, Page 68 - 25 March 1863, Lawrence and Katrin Fritz sold what is known as the Fritz Ranch bounded on the west side of Lanigar & Co., in Honey Lake Valley, containing 320 acres to Francis Lanigar for $200. Book A, Page 91 - 10 July 1863 Francis and Harriet Lanigar sold an undivided one half interest of the Lanigar ranch containing 625 acres to W.N. DeHaven for $2,000. Book A, Page 125 - 5 January 1864 - W.N. DeHaven sold his undivided one half interest of the Lanager Ranch containing 625 acres to Francis Lanigar for $1,000. Book B, Page 238 - 2 December 1871 - Francis Lanigar sold the Lanigar Ranch to James M. Russell for $750. Lassen County Great (Voter's) Register Lanigar, Francis Age 46; Nativity Belgium,' Occupation, Farmer; Residence, Susanville; Naturalized April 1840 at Noble County, Ohio; Date of Registration, 6 June 1867; Cancellation, removed no date specified. #477 - Lanigar, Francis Age, 76; Height, 5' 5"; Complexion, Light; Colorof Eyes, Blue; Color of Hair, Gray, Nativity, France; Occupation, Farmer; Residence, Johnstonville; Naturalized, 1843 at Sidney County, Ohio; Date of Registration, 23 August 1892. Modoc County Great (Voter's) Register #1086 - Lanigar, Francis Age, 62; Nativity, Bavaria; Occupation, Farmer; Residence, Eagleville; Naturalized 1842, Shelby County, Ohio; Date of Registration, 7 November 1876; Date of Cancellation, Removed, no date Lassen Advocate, Susanville, California - 21 September 1899 3;2 Death of Francis Lanigar Last Tuesday near Johnstonville, in this county, of old age and consequent bodily infirmities, passed away one of the earliest white settlers of Honey Lake Valley-Francis Lanigar. The old pioneer had resided here continously for over forty years, and was, we are informed one of the original locators of the Perkins ranch near Richmond. In his early life, and in fact until incapacitated by the weakness of age, Francis Lanigar was hard working, industrious man of quiet and exemplary habits. We have been furnished with no details of his residence here except through general sources and can not speak with definiteness concerning it. He leaves one daughter, Mrs. Frank Murphy, and two sons, John and Freeman Lanigar to mourn his demise. The funeral sermon was preached in Susanville by the Rev. J.C. Long [Baptist] and the remains were interred in the cemetery at this place. DIED. LANIGAR. - Near Johnstonville, Lassen Co., Cal., September 19, 1899, Francis Lanigar, a native of France, aged 87 years.

Sheila Patricia 'Trish' Flynn Sheila Patricia "Trish" Flynn of Alturas, passed away unexpectedly at a Redding, CA hospital on Thursday, September 29, 2005. She was born in Burney, CA on April 20, 1952, to Sheila and Everett Flynn. She grew up in Canby, loved to ride horses and graduated from Modoc High with the class of 1970. Trish had made Modoc her home over a 40-year period, interspersed with moves to pursue becoming a Licensed Vocational Nurse in Susanville, while also working full time as a taxi driver there. She had worked as a CNA, held employment at Washoe Medical Center in Reno, NV, and had worked as a secretary. She had also volunteered as a phlebotomist. She was a full-time mother and grandmother. Her "labors of love" were always appreciated, from the freshly baked bread to the crocheted gifts for new babies, family members and friends. She was involved with her church, Modoc Full Gospel Indian Assembly, where she assisted the Pastor in leading Friday night services and Wednesday morning women's Bible study. She enjoyed a trip to Edinborough, Scotland to visit her great-grandmother and accompanied her father on several occasions to his paratrooper reunions. "She was my best friend, the best mother a person could ask for, and a wonderful granny," shared one of her daughters Connie Dixon of Alturas. Her skills as a great listener were very much appreciated by her children and friends She is survived by her two daughters Connie Dixon of Alturas and Melody L. Jones of California Pines, CA; two granddaughters Amanda Davis and Elizabeth Knigge; father Everett Flynn of Canby; brother Melvin Flynn, wife Roxanna and family of Canby; uncles Don Flynn and wife Janette of Cottonwood, Arn Flynn and wife Janette of Reno, NV. She was preceded in death by her mother Sheila Flynn. Visitation was Monday evening at Kerr Mortuary, with services on Tuesday, Oct. 4 at 10 a.m., conducted by Pastors Robert Lake and Ed Allen at the Alturas Cemetery. A time of fellowship followed at Alturas Baptist Church. Because Trish and her family had been helped by Hugh Currin House, and the Ronald McDonald House in both Redding and Sacramento, the family suggests memorial donations be directed to either organization. Hugh Currin House is c/o Merle West Medical Center Cancer Treatment Center, 2610 Uhrmann Rd., Klamath Falls, Ore. 97601. She will be greatly missed. Pauline Charlet Pauline Charlet, a former Alturas resident, passed away May 10, 2005, at the home of her daughter, Sharon, and son-in-law Jim Carpenter in Golden Valley, Arizona. Mrs. Charlet was born July 4, 1917 in Merced, CA to Alta and Paul Dillard. She married Ray (R.F.) Charlet in 1937, and graduated from U.C. Davis in 1938. Pauline and Ray were active with the American Legion, Kiwanis and enjoyed bowling on several leagues in Alturas. After Ray retired from the railroad in 1977, "they decided they didn't need to shovel snow anymore and moved to Arizona," says their daughter Sharon. Ray passed away in 2003. A memorial service was held at the Carpenter home attended by Alan Charlet and family of Ohio, Kathie (Charlet) Hauser of Virginia, Penny (Carpenter) and Jay Richardson of Arizona, Daniel Carpenter of Virginia, Lisa (Carpenter) Johnson of Montana; friends and neighbors. Condolences may be directed to the family care of Sharon Carpenter at sharonl@citlink.net. ~~~~~~ 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.

Frances Leonard REDDING -- Services for Frances Leonard {Leda Frances Fillingim}, 98, of Redding will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Beacon Missionary Baptist Church in Redding. The Rev. Dennis Wharton of the church will officiate. Mrs. Leonard died Saturday, Oct. 1, 2005, at Shasta Regional Medical Center in Redding. Born Aug. 10, 1907, in Lassen County, she moved to Shasta County in 1979 from Cedarville. She was a homemaker and member of Beacon Missionary Baptist Church. Survivors include son Walt of Redding; daughters Bettie Thompson and Connie Hutchinson, both of Redding; 11 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren. Memorial contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society, 3290 Bechelli Lane, Redding, CA 96002. Arrangements are being handled by Lawncrest Chapel in Redding. Redding Record Searchlight – October 6, 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.

You wont have any problem finding the cemetery. The Fulcher ranch was located near the county line, on the Lassen County side of Big Valley. Tim ----- Original Message ----- From: <mannclann@aol.com> To: <CAMODOC-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, October 04, 2005 5:28 PM Subject: [CAMODOC] Lookout > My husband and I are heading up to Modoc County in a week or so. My > family used to live in Lookout. Is their a way to find out where their > ranch was? The family name is Fulcher. David Fulcher was my > gggrandfather. I also want to know where the Lookout Cemetary is located, > although I gather Lookout isnt' so large that we should be able to find > it. > > Molly > > > ============================== > 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 > > >

----- Original Message ----- From: "Brenton Dodge" <bmdodge@magick.net> To: <camodoc-l@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, September 26, 2005 3:50 PM Subject: Fw: [CAMODOC] Fw: [BLEVINS-L] info on nellie blevins > . >> .> Subject: [BLEVINS-L] info on nellie blevins >> >>in and around alturas or likely, ca. >>> nellie blevins daughter of gaines blevins and sophia moats ,b. >>> 4-13-1878, d. 12-21-1945 >>> m. stewart macdonald 1-17- 1914 >>> daughter cecile sophia mac donald b.2-21-1907, m. seth langton chambers >>> 2-25- 1928, d. 11-10-1993 > .>> believe cecile is adopdted real parents believed to be WISE possibley > in council bluffs, iowa > > want more info on arthur blevins born 1877, d 1954 > want more info on mary walker his wife b. about 1880 > > want info on allen blevins born 1914 died ?? adopted son of arthur and > mary parents ???? >> >> >> >> ============================== >>.> >

My husband and I are heading up to Modoc County in a week or so. My family used to live in Lookout. Is their a way to find out where their ranch was? The family name is Fulcher. David Fulcher was my gggrandfather. I also want to know where the Lookout Cemetary is located, although I gather Lookout isnt' so large that we should be able to find it. Molly