Is the person who has access to the Lakeview Oregon Death, Birth and marriage indexes still on line? I am looking for the marriage of O.D.Morgan and Corda Wilson, in Lakeview, around 1910 or later. Also, their child, Ruth Morgan born approximately 1917-1918. Also I would like the date of death for Harry Morgan, Lakeview, around 1915. I have been supplied with this information before; however when one moves, much material, many items, and precious stuff is lost or misplaced. Thanking you in advance. Ron Morgan

"Miss Ina Stiner and mother, Mrs. Jessie H. Stiner and Miss Arthyda Stiner left today for Porterville after spending the past three weeks visiting with relatives in Surprise Valley." Does anyone know what Mrs. Stiner's first name was? I think her maiden name was "WING." And her dad was John Wing. Thanks, Sue in Iowa ----- Original Message ----- From: Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds<mailto:r3346@sunset.net> To: CAMODOC-L@rootsweb.com<mailto:CAMODOC-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, August 05, 2005 3:24 PM Subject: [CAMODOC] SVR 8/1931 Part 2 of 2 AUGUST 19, 1931 Mrs. Dora Monchamp, of Roseville has been in the valley several weeks visiting Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Harris and family. Miss Ina Stiner and mother, Mrs. Jessie H. Stiner and Miss Arthyda Stiner left today for Porterville after spending the past three weeks visiting with relatives in Surprise Valley. Mr. and Mrs. Norman Jones, arrived here first of the week from the Sacramento valley; they will spend a short time here visiting Mrs. Jones’ mother, Mrs. Bertie Darst, near Lake City. Mrs. Iva Quirk, of Lake City, underwent an operation at the Alturas Hospital yesterday. Dr. Kennedy was the surgeon. STUNT PROVES FATAL TO RALPH LEONARD AT AIR RODEO SUNDAY Leaps From Plane Wing into Propeller In Unique Feature Race One man lost his life, another narrowly escaped death and an airplane was damaged at Alturas last Sunday in the efforts of the management of the Alturas Air Rodeo to supply thrills for the spectators of the affair. The dead man is Ralph Leonard, 18-year old cowboy of Alturas. His death occurred as he fell from the wing of an airplane head first into the whirling propeller, when he essayed to change from the airplane to the back of a horse in a combination airplane and horse race. PLANNED AS FEATURE The feature was planned by the Alturas American Legion Post as the premier feature of the day’s sports at the rodeo. Three airplanes were hired and three of Modoc’s best cowboys were entered. The plan was for the three planes to line up with a cowboy and a pilot in each and after the planes had raced around the track, landed and taxied to a given post the riders were to leap from the planes mount their horse and finish with the race. The pilots when they learned what was expected of them, advised the promoters that special permission for low flying would have to be obtained from the department of Commerce. FORBIDDEN AT FIRST E. E. Moulton, aircraft inspector for the Northern California district, was consulted and he emphatically refused permission for the stunt. Later after the promoters had pleaded, they had advertised the stunt and did not want to break faith with the spectators, Moulton gave permission, but with the provision that only one plane by used at a time. Charles Russell, the first cowboy to essay the stunt, leaped from the plane and as he ran for his horse, missed the whirling propeller by inches. A second contestant damaged the wing, when he stepped through the fabric. LEONARD DIES The third contestant, Ralph Leonard was poised on the wing as his place landed. As he leaped in route to his pony, he slipped and fell headfirst into the whirling blade of the propeller. He was almost decapitated and was killed instantly. It is thought that his foot tripped over a strut wire on the wing. The fatality dampened the ardor of the Rodeo crowds and all airplane features on the program were immediately canceled. Young Leonard was the eldest son of Mrs. Nona Ivory of this city. Besides his mother, he is survived by two younger brothers. During the past two years, he has achieved fame as a rodeo rider. (1:2) FAMILY REUNION HELD Last Sunday a family reunion was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jesse W. Stiner, of this place, in honor of Mrs. Jessie H. Stiner and Miss Ina Stiner, of Porterville, Cal., who were visiting in the valley. A dinner was served and those present besides the mother and sister, were Dr. and Mrs. J. O. Stiner and son, of Orland, Cal., and Arthur W. and Jesse W. Stiner and families, of this place. They again assembled on Monday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur W. Stiner and enjoyed a dinner prepared for the occasion. It has been about fourteen years since the family held their last reunion and it was a very happy occasion to be united again. Mrs. Willie Stephens, of Fort Bidwell was operated on for appendicitis last Monday at the Alturas Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. George Penland, who have been residing at Bieber for sometime, where they had charge of the Creamery returned to Cedarville and will again make their home here. AUGUST 26, 1931 ELEANOR BENNER RECOVERING Eleanor, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. Benner, who was badly injured last week, is reported improving, we are glad to state. POPULAR CEDARVILLE COUPLE WED AT RENO Sunday morning, August 16, 1931, at the parsonage of the First Methodist Church in Reno, Nevada, B. B. Robinson and Mrs. Phebe M. Mickle were united in marriage, Rev. Werner officiating. They are both prominent in business and social circles of this place. Mrs. Robinson has been the cashier in the Surprise Valley Bank for a number of years and Mr. Robinson is one of the leading attorneys of the county and has extensive business interests in this valley. A host of friends extend congratulations to the newly weds and wish them unbounded happiness and prosperity. BADLY INJURED Price Boyd, brother-in-law of Ed and Jim Connelly, of Lovelock, Nev., who has been working at the Cummin’s ranch for the past month, was badly injured while setting nets early Sunday morning; the net caught in the slide and hurled Mr. Boyd in the air and he came down with such force that the fall fractured his hip. SCHOOL DAYS OF PIONEERS RECALLED REMINISCENCES OF TEACHER MAKES EDUCATIONAL HISTORY One of California’s real pioneer school teachers – Mrs. Jessie Wing Stiner, of Porterville – interestingly relates some of her experiences as a school mistress of the early 70’s in Superior California in a reminiscence received from her by William John Cooper state superintendent of public instruction. Cooper believes that Mrs. Stiner, whose "school teaching name" was Bessie Helen Wing, has a record of teaching which dates back further than any other in California. She began her life work back in Kennebec County, Maine, in 1865 and came to California to La Porte in 1870. In November 1883, I began teaching in the Owl Creek District and remained there seven years. Owl Creek is in Modoc County. I found there a need for equipment and facilities. The people responded and attended socials and then from their pockets raised the amount. I was able to get suitable maps, new furniture, blackboards and books and an organ. The Hudspeth children attended my school, driving five miles. Ben Hudspeth later taught and was post-master at Chico. Ernest Hudspeth is a principal of the Washington Grammar School at Oakland. Then in Eagleville, an adjoining district, I taught part of a term in the primary department to finish a term. This was in 1896 and then I retired from teaching. Russell Taylor, who was recently operated on for appendicitis at the Alturas Hospital by Dr. Kennedy, was able to return to his home in Eagleville last Friday. Charles R. Suggett and son, Elma are in Surprise Valley this week visiting with relatives. Mr. Suggett is an uncle of Mrs. Charles E. Cummins, of this place. He was formerly a resident of Eagleville but is now located at College City. Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Golden, of San Diego, are here this week visiting with their daughter, Mrs. A. E. Noren, of this place. Mrs. Allen Bacon and family moved to Alturas last Saturday. The U. S. Forest Service whishes to thank all who helped and co-operation shown during the recent forest fire in the southern part of the valley; also the women of Surprise valley who cooked the meals for the fire crews and helped in every way possible. A. E. Noren, Forest Ranger Born - Friday, August the 14th to Mr. and Mrs. Clendon Franklin, a seven-pound baby boy. Ben Harriman, formerly of this place, but for the past few years of Arcata arrived here last Wednesday, where he will spend a short time visiting. Mrs. John Spencer, of Fort Bidwell, was operated on at the Fort Bidwell Hospital last Saturday afternoon for appendicitis. She is reported doing well. Mrs. Thelma Wilbur and son, Jimmie underwent tonsil operations last Saturday at the Alturas hospital. The operating surgeons were Drs. Kennedy and McKenney. Boyd Herrin, of Vya, Nev., left last Thursday for Bieber, where he will visit for a short time with his aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. George Penland, of that place. ~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Modoc County, California "The Last Frontier" www.rh2o.com/modoc<http://www.rh2o.com/modoc> --- Our outgoing mail is checked by avast! AntiVirus. Avast! Is Free To Home Users. ============================== 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<http://landing.ancestry.com/familytreemaker/2005/tour.aspx?sourceid=14599&targetid=5429>

Jessie Helen Wing ~~~~~~ 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: "Bob and Susan REZEK" <rezek1021@msn.com> To: <CAMODOC-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, August 05, 2005 9:08 PM Subject: Re: [CAMODOC] SVR 8/1931 Part 2 of 2 > "Miss Ina Stiner and mother, Mrs. Jessie H. Stiner and Miss Arthyda Stiner > left today for Porterville after spending the past three weeks visiting > with > relatives in Surprise Valley." > > Does anyone know what Mrs. Stiner's first name was? I think her maiden > name was "WING." And her dad was John Wing. > > Thanks, > > Sue in Iowa > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > > From: Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds<mailto:r3346@sunset.net> > To: CAMODOC-L@rootsweb.com<mailto:CAMODOC-L@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Friday, August 05, 2005 3:24 PM > Subject: [CAMODOC] SVR 8/1931 Part 2 of 2 > > > AUGUST 19, 1931 > > Mrs. Dora Monchamp, of Roseville has been in the valley several weeks > visiting Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Harris and family. > > Miss Ina Stiner and mother, Mrs. Jessie H. Stiner and Miss Arthyda Stiner > left today for Porterville after spending the past three weeks visiting > with > relatives in Surprise Valley. > > Mr. and Mrs. Norman Jones, arrived here first of the week from the > Sacramento valley; they will spend a short time here visiting Mrs. Jones’ > mother, Mrs. Bertie Darst, near Lake City. > > Mrs. Iva Quirk, of Lake City, underwent an operation at the Alturas > Hospital > yesterday. Dr. Kennedy was the surgeon. > > STUNT PROVES FATAL TO RALPH LEONARD AT AIR RODEO SUNDAY > > Leaps From Plane Wing into Propeller In Unique Feature Race > > One man lost his life, another narrowly escaped death and an airplane was > damaged at Alturas last Sunday in the efforts of the management of the > Alturas Air Rodeo to supply thrills for the spectators of the affair. > > The dead man is Ralph Leonard, 18-year old cowboy of Alturas. > > His death occurred as he fell from the wing of an airplane head first > into > the whirling propeller, when he essayed to change from the airplane to > the > back of a horse in a combination airplane and horse race. > > PLANNED AS FEATURE > > The feature was planned by the Alturas American Legion Post as the > premier > feature of the day’s sports at the rodeo. Three airplanes were hired and > three of Modoc’s best cowboys were entered. The plan was for the three > planes to line up with a cowboy and a pilot in each and after the planes > had > raced around the track, landed and taxied to a given post the riders were > to > leap from the planes mount their horse and finish with the race. > > The pilots when they learned what was expected of them, advised the > promoters that special permission for low flying would have to be > obtained > from the department of Commerce. > > FORBIDDEN AT FIRST > > E. E. Moulton, aircraft inspector for the Northern California district, > was > consulted and he emphatically refused permission for the stunt. Later > after > the promoters had pleaded, they had advertised the stunt and did not want > to > break faith with the spectators, Moulton gave permission, but with the > provision that only one plane by used at a time. > > Charles Russell, the first cowboy to essay the stunt, leaped from the > plane > and as he ran for his horse, missed the whirling propeller by inches. > > A second contestant damaged the wing, when he stepped through the fabric. > > LEONARD DIES > > The third contestant, Ralph Leonard was poised on the wing as his place > landed. As he leaped in route to his pony, he slipped and fell headfirst > into the whirling blade of the propeller. He was almost decapitated and > was > killed instantly. It is thought that his foot tripped over a strut wire > on > the wing. > > The fatality dampened the ardor of the Rodeo crowds and all airplane > features on the program were immediately canceled. > > Young Leonard was the eldest son of Mrs. Nona Ivory of this city. Besides > his mother, he is survived by two younger brothers. During the past two > years, he has achieved fame as a rodeo rider. (1:2) > > FAMILY REUNION HELD > > Last Sunday a family reunion was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jesse > W. > Stiner, of this place, in honor of Mrs. Jessie H. Stiner and Miss Ina > Stiner, of Porterville, Cal., who were visiting in the valley. A dinner > was > served and those present besides the mother and sister, were Dr. and Mrs. > J. > O. Stiner and son, of Orland, Cal., and Arthur W. and Jesse W. Stiner and > families, of this place. They again assembled on Monday at the home of > Mr. > and Mrs. Arthur W. Stiner and enjoyed a dinner prepared for the occasion. > It > has been about fourteen years since the family held their last reunion > and > it was a very happy occasion to be united again. > > Mrs. Willie Stephens, of Fort Bidwell was operated on for appendicitis > last > Monday at the Alturas Hospital. > > Mr. and Mrs. George Penland, who have been residing at Bieber for > sometime, > where they had charge of the Creamery returned to Cedarville and will > again > make their home here. > > AUGUST 26, 1931 > > ELEANOR BENNER RECOVERING > > Eleanor, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. Benner, who was badly injured last > week, is reported improving, we are glad to state. > > POPULAR CEDARVILLE COUPLE WED AT RENO > > Sunday morning, August 16, 1931, at the parsonage of the First Methodist > Church in Reno, Nevada, B. B. Robinson and Mrs. Phebe M. Mickle were > united > in marriage, Rev. Werner officiating. They are both prominent in business > and social circles of this place. Mrs. Robinson has been the cashier in > the > Surprise Valley Bank for a number of years and Mr. Robinson is one of the > leading attorneys of the county and has extensive business interests in > this > valley. > > A host of friends extend congratulations to the newly weds and wish them > unbounded happiness and prosperity. > > BADLY INJURED > > Price Boyd, brother-in-law of Ed and Jim Connelly, of Lovelock, Nev., who > has been working at the Cummin’s ranch for the past month, was badly > injured > while setting nets early Sunday morning; the net caught in the slide and > hurled Mr. Boyd in the air and he came down with such force that the fall > fractured his hip. > > SCHOOL DAYS OF PIONEERS RECALLED > > REMINISCENCES OF TEACHER MAKES EDUCATIONAL HISTORY > > One of California’s real pioneer school teachers – Mrs. Jessie Wing > Stiner, > of Porterville – interestingly relates some of her experiences as a > school > mistress of the early 70’s in Superior California in a reminiscence > received > from her by William John Cooper state superintendent of public > instruction. > > Cooper believes that Mrs. Stiner, whose "school teaching name" was Bessie > Helen Wing, has a record of teaching which dates back further than any > other > in California. She began her life work back in Kennebec County, Maine, in > 1865 and came to California to La Porte in 1870. > > In November 1883, I began teaching in the Owl Creek District and remained > there seven years. Owl Creek is in Modoc County. I found there a need for > equipment and facilities. The people responded and attended socials and > then > from their pockets raised the amount. I was able to get suitable maps, > new > furniture, blackboards and books and an organ. > > The Hudspeth children attended my school, driving five miles. Ben > Hudspeth > later taught and was post-master at Chico. Ernest Hudspeth is a principal > of > the Washington Grammar School at Oakland. > > Then in Eagleville, an adjoining district, I taught part of a term in the > primary department to finish a term. This was in 1896 and then I retired > from teaching. > > Russell Taylor, who was recently operated on for appendicitis at the > Alturas > Hospital by Dr. Kennedy, was able to return to his home in Eagleville > last > Friday. > > Charles R. Suggett and son, Elma are in Surprise Valley this week > visiting > with relatives. Mr. Suggett is an uncle of Mrs. Charles E. Cummins, of > this > place. He was formerly a resident of Eagleville but is now located at > College City. > > Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Golden, of San Diego, are here this week visiting with > their daughter, Mrs. A. E. Noren, of this place. > > Mrs. Allen Bacon and family moved to Alturas last Saturday. > > The U. S. Forest Service whishes to thank all who helped and co-operation > shown during the recent forest fire in the southern part of the valley; > also > the women of Surprise valley who cooked the meals for the fire crews and > helped in every way possible. > > A. E. Noren, Forest Ranger > > Born - Friday, August the 14th to Mr. and Mrs. Clendon Franklin, a > seven-pound baby boy. > > Ben Harriman, formerly of this place, but for the past few years of > Arcata > arrived here last Wednesday, where he will spend a short time visiting. > > Mrs. John Spencer, of Fort Bidwell, was operated on at the Fort Bidwell > Hospital last Saturday afternoon for appendicitis. She is reported doing > well. > > Mrs. Thelma Wilbur and son, Jimmie underwent tonsil operations last > Saturday > at the Alturas hospital. The operating surgeons were Drs. Kennedy and > McKenney. > > > Boyd Herrin, of Vya, Nev., left last Thursday for Bieber, where he will > visit for a short time with his aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. George > Penland, > of that place. > > > > ~~~~~~ > Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds > Modoc County, California > "The Last Frontier" > www.rh2o.com/modoc<http://www.rh2o.com/modoc> > --- > Our outgoing mail is checked by avast! AntiVirus. > Avast! 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Part of what you wrote - FAMILY REUNION IS HELD With her sons and daughters present, Mrs. Pearl Langston, 942 West Sixth Street, was honored at a family reunion in Reno, July 4th. All of Mrs. Langston’s children were born in Nevada, except on and she was married in Reno. The children, who attended the reunion, were: Mrs. Nathan Holmes, of Petaluma, Cal., Lige Langston, of Surprise valley, Cal., and Jack, Don, Margaret and Pearl Langston, of Reno. I knew Lige when I was living in Surprise Valley. He was a wonderful older gentleman who braided rawhide reins. It is a privilege that I still own a set made by him, as I believe he made some that are in the Smithsonian collection. He was the subject of a movie filmed in the 1980's by Cattle Kate Productions. It is a wonderful short film about life as a rancher in Modoc County. Liz

Suggett returned to Alturas a few years after this article was published. He was a renowned bar tender and his recipe for Tom & Jerry batter was the toast of the town. Whenever a Christmas party was being planned, Suggett made the fixins for the Tom & Jerries. He was not in Alturas when I returned from WWII and I have not seen his name, nor has any person spoke it to me, since that time. Billie, you keep bringing back some very treasured memories of Modoc County to me. Ron Morgan Charles R. Suggett and son, Elma are in Surprise Valley this week visiting with relatives. Mr. Suggett is an uncle of Mrs. Charles E. Cummins, of this place. He was formerly a resident of Eagleville but is now located at College City.

AUGUST 19, 1931 Mrs. Dora Monchamp, of Roseville has been in the valley several weeks visiting Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Harris and family. Miss Ina Stiner and mother, Mrs. Jessie H. Stiner and Miss Arthyda Stiner left today for Porterville after spending the past three weeks visiting with relatives in Surprise Valley. Mr. and Mrs. Norman Jones, arrived here first of the week from the Sacramento valley; they will spend a short time here visiting Mrs. Jones’ mother, Mrs. Bertie Darst, near Lake City. Mrs. Iva Quirk, of Lake City, underwent an operation at the Alturas Hospital yesterday. Dr. Kennedy was the surgeon. STUNT PROVES FATAL TO RALPH LEONARD AT AIR RODEO SUNDAY Leaps From Plane Wing into Propeller In Unique Feature Race One man lost his life, another narrowly escaped death and an airplane was damaged at Alturas last Sunday in the efforts of the management of the Alturas Air Rodeo to supply thrills for the spectators of the affair. The dead man is Ralph Leonard, 18-year old cowboy of Alturas. His death occurred as he fell from the wing of an airplane head first into the whirling propeller, when he essayed to change from the airplane to the back of a horse in a combination airplane and horse race. PLANNED AS FEATURE The feature was planned by the Alturas American Legion Post as the premier feature of the day’s sports at the rodeo. Three airplanes were hired and three of Modoc’s best cowboys were entered. The plan was for the three planes to line up with a cowboy and a pilot in each and after the planes had raced around the track, landed and taxied to a given post the riders were to leap from the planes mount their horse and finish with the race. The pilots when they learned what was expected of them, advised the promoters that special permission for low flying would have to be obtained from the department of Commerce. FORBIDDEN AT FIRST E. E. Moulton, aircraft inspector for the Northern California district, was consulted and he emphatically refused permission for the stunt. Later after the promoters had pleaded, they had advertised the stunt and did not want to break faith with the spectators, Moulton gave permission, but with the provision that only one plane by used at a time. Charles Russell, the first cowboy to essay the stunt, leaped from the plane and as he ran for his horse, missed the whirling propeller by inches. A second contestant damaged the wing, when he stepped through the fabric. LEONARD DIES The third contestant, Ralph Leonard was poised on the wing as his place landed. As he leaped in route to his pony, he slipped and fell headfirst into the whirling blade of the propeller. He was almost decapitated and was killed instantly. It is thought that his foot tripped over a strut wire on the wing. The fatality dampened the ardor of the Rodeo crowds and all airplane features on the program were immediately canceled. Young Leonard was the eldest son of Mrs. Nona Ivory of this city. Besides his mother, he is survived by two younger brothers. During the past two years, he has achieved fame as a rodeo rider. (1:2) FAMILY REUNION HELD Last Sunday a family reunion was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jesse W. Stiner, of this place, in honor of Mrs. Jessie H. Stiner and Miss Ina Stiner, of Porterville, Cal., who were visiting in the valley. A dinner was served and those present besides the mother and sister, were Dr. and Mrs. J. O. Stiner and son, of Orland, Cal., and Arthur W. and Jesse W. Stiner and families, of this place. They again assembled on Monday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur W. Stiner and enjoyed a dinner prepared for the occasion. It has been about fourteen years since the family held their last reunion and it was a very happy occasion to be united again. Mrs. Willie Stephens, of Fort Bidwell was operated on for appendicitis last Monday at the Alturas Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. George Penland, who have been residing at Bieber for sometime, where they had charge of the Creamery returned to Cedarville and will again make their home here. AUGUST 26, 1931 ELEANOR BENNER RECOVERING Eleanor, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. Benner, who was badly injured last week, is reported improving, we are glad to state. POPULAR CEDARVILLE COUPLE WED AT RENO Sunday morning, August 16, 1931, at the parsonage of the First Methodist Church in Reno, Nevada, B. B. Robinson and Mrs. Phebe M. Mickle were united in marriage, Rev. Werner officiating. They are both prominent in business and social circles of this place. Mrs. Robinson has been the cashier in the Surprise Valley Bank for a number of years and Mr. Robinson is one of the leading attorneys of the county and has extensive business interests in this valley. A host of friends extend congratulations to the newly weds and wish them unbounded happiness and prosperity. BADLY INJURED Price Boyd, brother-in-law of Ed and Jim Connelly, of Lovelock, Nev., who has been working at the Cummin’s ranch for the past month, was badly injured while setting nets early Sunday morning; the net caught in the slide and hurled Mr. Boyd in the air and he came down with such force that the fall fractured his hip. SCHOOL DAYS OF PIONEERS RECALLED REMINISCENCES OF TEACHER MAKES EDUCATIONAL HISTORY One of California’s real pioneer school teachers – Mrs. Jessie Wing Stiner, of Porterville – interestingly relates some of her experiences as a school mistress of the early 70’s in Superior California in a reminiscence received from her by William John Cooper state superintendent of public instruction. Cooper believes that Mrs. Stiner, whose "school teaching name" was Bessie Helen Wing, has a record of teaching which dates back further than any other in California. She began her life work back in Kennebec County, Maine, in 1865 and came to California to La Porte in 1870. In November 1883, I began teaching in the Owl Creek District and remained there seven years. Owl Creek is in Modoc County. I found there a need for equipment and facilities. The people responded and attended socials and then from their pockets raised the amount. I was able to get suitable maps, new furniture, blackboards and books and an organ. The Hudspeth children attended my school, driving five miles. Ben Hudspeth later taught and was post-master at Chico. Ernest Hudspeth is a principal of the Washington Grammar School at Oakland. Then in Eagleville, an adjoining district, I taught part of a term in the primary department to finish a term. This was in 1896 and then I retired from teaching. Russell Taylor, who was recently operated on for appendicitis at the Alturas Hospital by Dr. Kennedy, was able to return to his home in Eagleville last Friday. Charles R. Suggett and son, Elma are in Surprise Valley this week visiting with relatives. Mr. Suggett is an uncle of Mrs. Charles E. Cummins, of this place. He was formerly a resident of Eagleville but is now located at College City. Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Golden, of San Diego, are here this week visiting with their daughter, Mrs. A. E. Noren, of this place. Mrs. Allen Bacon and family moved to Alturas last Saturday. The U. S. Forest Service whishes to thank all who helped and co-operation shown during the recent forest fire in the southern part of the valley; also the women of Surprise valley who cooked the meals for the fire crews and helped in every way possible. A. E. Noren, Forest Ranger Born - Friday, August the 14th to Mr. and Mrs. Clendon Franklin, a seven-pound baby boy. Ben Harriman, formerly of this place, but for the past few years of Arcata arrived here last Wednesday, where he will spend a short time visiting. Mrs. John Spencer, of Fort Bidwell, was operated on at the Fort Bidwell Hospital last Saturday afternoon for appendicitis. She is reported doing well. Mrs. Thelma Wilbur and son, Jimmie underwent tonsil operations last Saturday at the Alturas hospital. The operating surgeons were Drs. Kennedy and McKenney. Boyd Herrin, of Vya, Nev., left last Thursday for Bieber, where he will visit for a short time with his aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. George Penland, of that place. ~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Modoc County, California "The Last Frontier" www.rh2o.com/modoc --- Our outgoing mail is checked by avast! AntiVirus. Avast! Is Free To Home Users.

SURPRISE VALLEY RECORD – CEDARVILLE, MODOC COUNTY, CAL AUGUST 5TH, 1931 PIONEER PASSES AT EAGLEVILLE MONDAY EVENING DIED – At Eagleville, Cal., Aug 4, 1931, at 9:45 P. M. Mrs. Aleva Hotchkiss, beloved mother of Oscar Hotchkiss, of Knutsford, B. C., Allie Hotchkiss, of Fallon, Nevada, Mrs. Grant Warrens, Mrs. Guy Jones, Mrs. Bessie Ward and Orville Hotchkiss, all of this valley; she was aged 77 years. Her funeral was held at Eagleville this morning at ten o’clock. (Obituary will appear in next week’s issue of the Record.) (1:2) CAR GOES OVER GRADE TUESDAY NOON Yesterday afternoon, L. K. Wade, C. E. Siranni and Bob Reynolds, of Alturas, while on their way to Cedarville, while just this side of the summit in Cedar Canyon, had the misfortune of having the Studebaker Sedan in which they were riding go over the embankment, causing it to roll over five times, before it came to a standstill in the bottom of the Canyon. It seems that after they had rounded the summit and were on the grade coming down, that they happened to meet a road grader driven by a team on one of the curves. As the driver of the grader was in the middle of the road it forced them too near the edge of the bank, in fact too near the edge for over the car went. The driver of the grader did not see the accident and went along on his way. Siranni, the driver of the car, received a bad injury to his left arm, and it is thought he also had a couple of ribs fractured. Both Wade and Reynolds escaped with minor injuries. They may all consider themselves lucky in not being seriously injured or killed. As the car went over the grade, Reynolds went through the door and cleared himself. Roy Hobbs came along shortly after the wreck and picked up the men and brought them to town. The Sedan is a total wreck, but we understand that it is covered with AAA insurance. Born at Gerlach, July 30th to Mr. and Mrs. Louie Valardi a baby boy. Mother and babe are doing fine. A. W. Church came up from Susanville and spent the past week visiting with his sister, Mrs. Fred Hill, of this place. Pete Dollarhide had the misfortune of being stung by a honey-bee last Sunday and from the appearance of his face, it looks as though Schmeling had taken a swing at him. Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Hussa were visitors in Alturas last Sunday, where they went to bring their son, Walter home from the hospital, where he recently underwent an operation for appendicitis. AUGUST 12TH, 1931 GIRL INJURED WHEN THROWN FROM CAR ELEANOR BENNER UNCONSCIOUS SINCE SATURDAY NITGHT While going home from the show last Saturday night, Jack Benner, accompanied by his sister, Eleanor and Marjorie Tyeryar, had the misfortune of having his headlights go out while just in front of the S. V. Flour Mill, which caused him to run off the culvert in front of L. E. McCulley’s residence. Eleanor was thrown quite a distance and landed on the right side of her face; she was knocked unconscious by the fall and up to this writing has not regained consciousness; she was terribly bruised and scratched. The other occupants of the car were injured and not even badly shaken. The many friends of the family are anxiously waiting to hear good news from the injured girl. The only damage done to the car was a blowout on the right front wheel. OBITUARY OF J. ALLENWOOD Jesse Muzzy Allenwood was born near Smartsville, Yuba County, California, July 11th, 1865 and passed away at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Pauline Buckholz, in Turlock, Cal., July 16th, 1931 at the age of 66 years and 4 days. He lived at the home near Smartsville until 18 years old when he came to Surprise Valley, Modoc County, Cal., with his parents, where he has lived continuously ever since, he having lived only a few years in other parts of the State. He was married Aug. 26, 1889 to Sarah Elizabeth Baty, of Fort Bidwell, Cal. He is survived by his wife and three grown children, Frank Robert, of San Francisco, Mrs. Madge Pauline Buckholz, of Turlock, Ca., and Mrs. Hattie Mae Fulcher, of Fort Bidwell, Cal.; one niece, Mrs. Alice Myrtle Hudspeth, of Long Beach, Cal.; one nephew, Arthur Robert Allenwood, of Cedarville, Cal.; one granddaughter, of Yerington, Nevada and one brother, Joseph Francis Allenwood, of Cedarville, Cal. Funeral services were held at Fort Bidwell, Cal., July 19, 1931, under the auspices of the I.O.O.F. Lodge. The casket was decorated with many beautiful floral designs, mute tributes from kind friends and neighbors. Interment took place in the Fort Bidwell cemetery. (1:2) OBITUARY OF ALLEVA HOTCHKISS Alleva Ehele was born in Rockford, Illinois, October 26, 1854 and passed away in Eagleville, California, August 3, 1931, at the age of 77 years, 9 months and 7 days. On May 15, 1869, at the age of fifteen she was married to Munson Hotchkiss in Floyd, Iowa. To them were born ten children, seven of whom are living: Orville and Oliver at Lake City, Cal.; Oscar at Knutsford, Canada; Alpheus, of Fallon, Nevada; Mrs. Dora Warrens, Mrs. Rose Jones and Mrs. Bessie Ward, of Eagleville, Cal. Mr. and Mrs. Hotchkiss came to Surprise Valley July 1, 1892 and for nearly forty years made it their home. Grandma Hotchkiss was truly one of the pioneers and a character who will be kindly remembered by all who came in contact with her as one who exemplified loveliest womanhood – diligent in service, loyal in friendships, steadfast and true in every thought and action. Her passing means the loss of a precious mother and the loss of a dear friend to all who knew her, but with it goes the feeling of sweet rest and a beautiful meeting with her life’s companion and other loved ones. (1:6) TIME OF PROVING WILL In the Superior Court of Modoc County, State of California. In the Matter of the Estate of Enoch Reynolds, deceased. Notice for Publication of Time Appointed for Proving Will, etc. Notice is hereby given that Tuesday, the 18th day of August 1931, at 10 o’clock, A. m., of said day, at the Court Room of said Superior Court, at the Court House in the town of Alturas, County of Modoc, has been appointed as the time and place for proving the Will of Enoch Reynolds, deceased and for hearing application of Candace Irene Reynolds, for the issuance to her of Letters Testamentary, when and where any person interested may appear and contest the same. Dated July 25, 1931 L. S. Smith, Clerk Lair Gentry returned to his home last Saturday, after spending the past three weeks visiting with his sister, Mrs. Georgia Stanley of this place. ~~~~~~ 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.

NOW I AM DANCING!!! Three articles in a row about the STREIG family (included in parts 1 & 2!. My father-in-law mentioned in one of them just puts the sprinkles on the cake. Also, I looked high and low for the dates of the marriage between Sam STREIG and Ruby VARBLE--now I will see what Oregon can let me have!! THANK YOU!!! THANK YOU!!! Janece Carter Streig streig3@aol.com _http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~jcstreig/_ (http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~jcstreig/)

Please Delete. Billie ~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Modoc County, California "The Last Frontier" www.rh2o.com/modoc --- Our outgoing mail is checked by avast! AntiVirus. Avast! Is Free To Home Users.

SURPRISE VALLEY RECORD – CEDARVILLE, MODOC COUNTY, CAL JULY 1, 1931 WEDDING BELLS RING FOR YOUNG COUPLE AT RENO Pete J. Laxague, proprietor of the "Square Deal" Ice Cream Parlor and Barber shop and Miss Buena Jones, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Guy Jones, of Eagleville, Cal., surprised their many friends by quietly slipping away to Reno last Saturday and getting married. Pete was supposed to be on a fishing trip but instead went to Reno in company with his charming little bride-to-be and joined the ranks of benedicts. The young couple was treated to a rousing charivari on Monday evening. A host of warm friends extend heartiest congratulations and wish them a joyous and prosperous voyage over the sea of life. LOCALS Mrs. Orrin Kennedy and children, of Willows, arrived here last weekend and will spend their vacation visiting Mr. and Mrs. Lee Heryford, of this place. George Harriett returned yesterday from San Francisco, where he recently underwent an operation for goiter. Mrs. S. O. CRESSLER SURPRISES WITH ANNOUNCEMENT The announcement Saturday of the impending marriage of Mrs. Lottie Cressler to F. R. Bovard, of Sacramento, came as a surprise to her friends here. The couple left Saturday for Portland, where the ceremony was scheduled to take place, Tuesday of last week. They expect to make their home here on their return from a two weeks’ trip. Borvard (Bovard) is a widely traveled man, having spent over twenty years in Africa, which experience made him valuable in assisting during the making of "Trader Horn", a recent release. Lakeview Tribune OBSEQUES OF CASPER W. HAYS Casper W. Hays was born in Lafayette County, Missouri, October 1867. When a young man in his teens he came to Eastern Oregon, where he met miss Georgianna Dunn, who became his wife in 1892; living there for some time, after which they moved to Lake City, California. Mrs. Hays passed away several years ago. To this union there was born three sons, Roy, of Lake City, Clyde, of Cedarville and James, of Berkeley and daughters, Mrs. Cecil Case, of Los Angeles and Mrs. Hazel Lombard, of Berkeley. In 1915, he was stricken with paralysis from which he suffered more or less up to the time of his death Monday, the 22nd, when he suffered a final stroke, which caused his death. He was laid to rest in the Lake City cemetery last Wednesday afternoon, services being conducted by Rev. Vinyard, of Cedarville, from the L. C. Baptist church. All of his children were present and a large number of friends were also in attendance. (1:3) Mr. and Mrs. Elmer McCulley and son Clarence returned from Hanford the last of the week, where Mrs. McCulley had been for medical treatment. Mrs. Sid Harris and Mrs. William Stephens, of Fort Bidwell, took their sons to Alturas Friday for tonsil operations; Dr. Kennedy operating. Mrs. Fred Wallace left Tuesday for Klamath Falls to be with her sister, Mrs. Annie Pierce, of Likely, who is in the hospital there. Mrs. Bertha Warrens and two sons arrived last of the week from Long Beach to spend the summer with her mother, Mrs. Mary Hanson. Randolph Gaustad, son of Mr. and Mrs. Even Gaustad left the middle of last week for Oakland for medical treatment. Mrs. Gaustad left Monday to be with him. JULY 8, 1931 Born – At the new County Hospital in Alturas, July 6th, 1931 to Mr. and Mrs. George Henderson of Fort Bidwell, a son SHORT LOCAL JOTS OF INTEREST TO SURPRISE VALLYITES FINAL DECREES GRANTED The following final divorce decrees were granted Tuesday in the Modoc Superior Court to Mrs. Nancy Rutter from Frank Rutter; to Mona West from David West and Volite Leflar from J. J. Leflar. MODOC COUPLE WED AT LAKEVIEW WEDNESDAY John J. Shed and Mabel Lee, both of Alturas, Cal., were married at Lakeview last Wednesday, Justice of the Peace, F. M. Duke, officiating. Harry Wandling and party, of Riverside, Cal., are here this week spending a vacation, visiting his uncle, George McMullen, of Lake City. Mr. and Mrs. L. B. Walts spent the 4th in Gerlach visiting Mr. and Mrs. Claude Heard. A summons was served on Samuel Painter of Lake City last Saturday. He was charged with three counts, that of disturbing the peace, driving while intoxicated and assault with a deadly weapon, a gun. His trial was held before Justice of the Peace, john Franklin this morning. DEATH OF Mrs. Frances SCOTT OF SAN JOSE Last Friday, L. F. Gill received the sad news of the death of Mrs. Frances Scott, aged 61, wife of C. A. Scott, which occurred at her home in San Jose on the evening of July 2nd. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Coppersmith, former owners of the Murphey Ranch in the lower end of the valley; they were prominent in social and business circles during their residence in the valley. She is survived by her husband and three children; he brother, William Coppersmith and her aged mother, who is now aged 82 years. A host of friends of the family extend deepest sympathy to the bereaved ones I their hour of sorrow. Cremation services were held at Oakland last Monday, at 10:30 A.M. (1:6) Mrs. Carrie Wood departed for Klamath Falls last Friday, to visit with her nephew, W. E. Weisendanger and family. Mr. and Mrs. Alex Ash and son Gordon and Mr. and Mrs. William Rinehart spent last weekend at Klamath Falls and Crater Lake. Mr. and Mrs. Somer Beeson and children, of Davis Creek spent Saturday in Eagleville visiting friends and relatives. Mrs. Fred Streig and daughters, Bertha, Alice and Yola and son, James, of Watsonville, have been visiting friends and relatives in the valley for two weeks. They formerly ran a store in Lake City. William Thomas arrived from Lodi Thursday, returning Saturday taking Mrs. Thomas, who has been here for two weeks visiting her parents, Rev. and Mrs. Westervelt. Mr. and Mrs. Ellenburg returned to their home in Oakland Monday. They have been visiting Mrs. Ellenburg’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Sharp, of Vya Nevada. Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Lund, of Klamath Falls, are here this week. Mrs. Lund is taking treatments at the Benmac Spring. Married at Lakeview, Ore., July 3, 1931, E. Vernon and Miss Ruth Bachtel, both of Lake City, Cal. ~~~~~~ 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.

August 2, 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 July 21, 2005 issue. Looking Back 96 Years Ago – 1909 GOOSE LAKE is destined to become one of the great summer resorts of the coast, and the placing of a steamer to ply its waters is but the first step. Nowhere else in California can be found a body of water of such extent and of such surpassing beauty. The lake contains a surface of 284 square miles, with average depth of 15 feet teeming with trout weighing from two to six pounds. Readers with eyes accustomed to the beauties round them may smile at this picture, but it is as certain of realization as anything in life can be. 86 Years Ago – 1919 THE POST OFFICE has been moved to its new location in the Toreson Building and is very neat and attractive. All of the equipment is new and up-to-date and the old key boxes have been replaced with combination…. Oil in Modoc. A geologist of high standards but whose name is being withheld for the present has reported that certain areas around Goose Lake contain oil. Whether this oil is in paying quantities or not can only be determined by the boring of wells.... Since July 1, Modoc’ers have refused to abide by the dry edict. They have been arid long enough and realize the value of water. There are no less than eight promising irrigation districts in process of formation in Modoc and this will make this section a much greater stock producing section than its enviable record now shows. Alturas newspapers have always beaten the drums for success as the article about Goose Lake shows. I guess that you all know that nothing ever really developed at Goose Lake for recreation. Yes, a steamer was built and place on the lake and about four years later it sank, and that was that as far as attracting people to the Lake for recreation purposes. There was a development platted and placed in the Recorders Office called Fairview, but I doubt that more than two of those lots were ever sold. But the blatant selling prose in the article is priceless. Ron Morgan .

HILYARD POWERS WEDS MISS ZELMA CLOUD On last Saturday, Hilyard Powers and Miss Zelma Cloud were married at the M. E. Parsonage n Lakeview by the Rev. Mr. Switzer. The bridegroom is an employee of the Union Oil Company, at Alturas, and the bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Cloud, of this place. Congratulations and best wishes for a happy and prosperous journey thru life is the wishes of a host of friends. MARRIED AT LAKEVIEW, ORE. Married at Lakeview, Ore., July 11, 1931, Harry A. French of Alturas and Miss Vayle Cook, of New Pine Creek, Rev. Switzer, officiating. Congratulations. LOCAL MAN SUSPECTED It is believed Tom Wilson, who recently made a trip to Stockton burglarized a radio shop and got away with a large stock of radios and supplies. He has been selling radios in Surprise valley this past spring and from reports of his customers, they have made some good buys from Wilson. However, let that be as it is. He has not been arrested yet and if you are in the market for a good radio set, drive out to his place and hear some of them and he will quote you a price that will surprise you. GOLDEN WEDDING AND SHOWER PARTY On July 11, 1931, a shower party was given at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Bide Steward, near Lake City in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Vernon, who were married July 3rd. Mr. and Mrs. Horace Hobbs were also guests of honor as they were celebrating their golden Wedding day, having been wed fifty years. About 129 invited guests were present and played games on the well-lighted lawn until it was time to present the gifts to the newly weds. They were the recipients of many useful and attractive presents. The presents were then opened by the bride and groom and admired by all. After that, two small tables were arranged in appropriate colors, one in white with a large Brides’ cake beautifully decorated. The other table was in gold, with a gold cake for the bride and groom of fifty years. Rev. Watson offered prayer and gave a talk to the bride and groom of yesterday and today. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Vernon wish to thank all for their lovely presents and the good will and spirit of friendliness that has been shown them. Mr. and Mrs. Zetus Spalding left for Berkeley Wednesday, where Mr. S. will receive medical treatment. CARD OF THANKS We wish to express our sincere thanks and appreciation to our friends and neighbors for their assistance and sympathy extended us in our recent bereavement; we especially thank the Choir; also for floral offerings and to everyone who assisted us in any way. Mrs. Enoch Reynolds and family Gene Ash moved his family over from Lakeview Thursday; they are occupying Mrs. Rosie Day’s residence. We regret to hear that Christie Smith of Fort Bidwell is reported seriously ill. He is at the home of his daughter, Mrs. J. F. Kerr, in Alturas. JULY 22, 1931 FORT BIDWELL PIONEER PASSES AT Alturas PROMINENT CITIZEN OF SURPRISE VALELY SUCCUMBS AFTER A LONG ILLNESS George Christie Smith, of Fort Bidwell passed away at the home of his daughter, Mrs. J. F. Kerr, in Alturas last Thursday morning. He had been in ill health for several years and his death was not unexpected. He was a good man; kind to all with whom he was in contact; honest, conscientious and an interesting and genial companion; he was prominent in fraternal and social circles and will be greatly missed by a host of friends. Mr. Smith was born at Fort Caldwell, Washington, September 12, 1861. His father was a soldier in the United States Army and when called to duty at the establishment of the Fort at Bidwell in the early seventies during the Indian trouble, he accompanied him. After the Indian troubles were over and the father had been mustered out of the Army, the family took up ranching at Fort Bidwell. His wife, Mrs. Virgie L. Smith died in 1926. Their only child is Mrs. Frankie Kerr of Alturas. A sister, Mrs. Carrie Robidoux, who resides at Fort Bidwell. The funeral was held at Fort Bidwell Saturday afternoon at 2 o’clock, under the auspices of the Masonic Lodge. (1:1) MARRIED – At Lakeview, Ore., July 18, 1931, Sam Streig of Lake City, Cal., to Ruth Varble of Vancouver, Washington. The Record extends congratulations to the newly-weds. FAMILY REUNION IS HELD With her sons and daughters present, Mrs. Pearl Langston, 942 West Sixth Street, was honored at a family reunion in Reno, July 4th. All of Mrs. Langston’s children were born in Nevada, except on and she was married in Reno. The children, who attended the reunion, were: Mrs. Nathan Holmes, of Petaluma, Cal., Lige Langston, of Surprise valley, Cal., and Jack, Don, Margaret and Pearl Langston, of Reno. JESSE ALLENWOOD SUCCUMBS AT TURLOCK Jesse Allenwood, of Fort Bidwell died at Turlock, Cal., on July 15 and his remains arrived Saturday and his funeral was held at Fort Bidwell Sunday afternoon. He was born in Smartsville, Yuba County, California, July 11, 1863 and had been a resident of Surprise Valley for forty-eight years. He was formerly proprietor of the Golden Eagle Hotel, before its name was changed to Hotel Surprise and later burned down. At the time of his death he was manager of the Hotel Bidwell. He survived by his wife, two daughters and on son and one brother, Josie Allenwood of this place.(1:3) Loyal Baty and Joe Ingerson arrived here from San Francisco to spend a two weeks’ vacation at the home of Loyal’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Baty. ALTURAS LAD DIES AT ADIN Mystery surrounds the death at Adin of Kelton Blurton, twenty-year old Alturas high school athlete, who died suddenly while attending the dance. Young Blurton collapsed and fell to the dance floor. He was carried to an automobile and revived. He was apparently recovered when his companions returned to the dance hall. When they returned later to the car, they found Blurton dead. The deceased was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Blurton, of Alturas. He had been employed by the State Highway commission. (1:4) LOCAL NOTES Miss Leila Hays left Tuesday for Alameda, after spending a week in Lake City, with her mother, Mrs. Nannie Daniels. Fred Waltz, of Reno, arrived Tuesday morning to visit his brother, Lou and wife. GIVES OFFICERS THE SLIP When officers arrived last week from Stockton for Tom Wilson, they found him at his ranch home tinkering with a radio, which he explained was a super something or other and he turned it on. While they were listening to the Arizona Wranglers singing "Hand Me Down My Walking Cane", Wilson stepped out the back soon and was soon lost in the foothills. But from latest reports he is back home again and has a good assortment of batteries and speakers of all types, which he is selling son dog gone cheap it is a shame not to own one. Drive out some evening and hear one of these super-what you may call ‘ems. Mr. and Mrs. Victor Rinehart, of Klamath Falls, Mr. and Mrs. Louis Slinkard, of Susanville and Mr. and Mrs. Vivian Reynolds, of Lasco, were here first of the week attending the funeral of their father, Enoch Reynolds. Mrs. Florence Mullins returned Tuesday from Oakland, where she has been visiting for the past six weeks. Her sister, Miss Ida Cambridge, came home with her for a weeks’ visit. CARD OF THANKS We hereby express our sincere thanks to our friends and neighbors for their kindness and assistance to us in our recent bereavement in the death of our beloved son, brother and nephew, Luther Hotho. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hotho and family Mr. and Mrs. William Prewitt Mr. and Mrs. William Rinehart Luther Prewitt Mr. and Mrs. Elwood Sullivan, of Kelseyville, Cal., are spending the week with Mrs. Sullivan’s mother, Mrs. Jennie Simson, of this place. JULY 29TH, 1931 CAUGHT WITH THE GOODS Officers from Stockton slipped the cuffs on Thomas Wilson last week and searched his ranch house, with a result they found nearly a dozen radio sets and speakers and upon testing them, found them in excellent shape. Wilson is fighting extradition and has retained Messrs. Atwater & Kent of Alturas as his attorney. Mr. Grebe of Cedarville furnished the bail for Wilson in the sum of six screen grid tubes and judge Freed Eisman has set the case for December 25th, 1931 for the hearing. Come out to the ranch house some evening and decide for yourself if the defendant is guilty. Let the Radio set tell the story, while you listen and make up your mind. – Advocate PASSING OF LITTLE PHYLLIS STANLEY The many friends of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Stanley, of Long Valley are grieved to learn of the death of their little daughter, Phyllis, aged 6-years and four months; her death occurred at the hospital in Alturas, last Sunday morning, July 26, 1931, at 1:30 o’clock following an operation for appendicitis. She was taken ill on Thursday night and on Friday her mother brought her to Dr. Kennedy and he pronounced her case very critical and she was taken to Alturas for an operation, but it was too late and she passed away Sunday morning. Her funeral was held from the M. E. Church here Tuesday afternoon; the services were conducted by Rev. Virgil Vinyard, assisted by Elder Watson, of Lake City and the Choir. The little casket was heaped with flowers, tokens of love and sympathy to the bereaved parents and in loving memory of dear little Phyllis. The entire community extends its heartfelt sympathy to the grief-stricken parents and other relatives in their sad loss. (1:2) LOCALS Mrs. Irma Misely and children, of Sacramento and Mrs. Muriel Evarts and family, of Lovelock, Nevada, arrived Friday to spend a month visiting their mother, Mrs. Frances Wilson. Mrs. Elma McGill and son, Bobby, of Sacramento came with them to visit her mother, Mrs. Hattie Adams. Walter Hussa, Jr., was operated on last Friday for appendicitis and on Sunday Miss Vya Allen underwent a similar operation; both at the hospital at Alturas and we are very glad they are both reported doing well. Miss Mella Olinger and Mrs. Kennon and daughter, of Salem, Oregon, sisters of Wayne Olinger, of this place, arrived here Friday by auto for a short visit to Mr. and Mrs. Olinger; they returned to their home Tuesday morning. OVERSEAS VET ANSWERS LAST ROLL CALL Louis Simms, of Alturas, an over seas veteran, died suddenly near Bieber early last Saturday morning while enroute to the Woodland Clinic, where he was being rushed for treatment, he was accompanied by J. E. Warner and Mrs. R. A. Boyd, of Alturas. He was taken suddenly worse while on the road and those who were with him were unable to relieve him and he died in a few moments, after suffering intensely. Death was caused from a bursted gall bladder. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Simms, of this place, and was aged forty-three years. He was born and grew to manhood in this valley. He leaves his wife and small son, his father and mother, two brothers, Martin and Calvin and one sister, Mrs. Lester Hayes, and other relatives to mourn his death. His funeral was held from the Cedarville M. E. Church Monday afternoon under the auspices of the American Legion, about forty of whom were present to pay their last tribute of honor to their departed comrade; also many other friends were in attendance. Elder John Watson, of the Lake City Baptist Church, assisted by Rev. Vinyard and the Choir conducted the services at the Church. Miss Nora Van Horn, of Alturas, rendered a beautiful and touching solo, entitled, "Under His Wings", the sweetness and pathos of which will linger long in the memories of the listeners. The Legionnaires performed their military rites at the graveside. The Record along with a host of friends extends deepest sympathy to the bereaved ones in their hour of sorrow. (1:5) Mrs. Earl Hobbs is undergoing an operation at Alturas today. ~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Modoc County, California "The Last Frontier" www.rh2o.com/modoc --- Our outgoing mail is checked by avast! AntiVirus. Avast! Is Free To Home Users.

SURPRISE VALLEY RECORD – CEDARVILLE, MODOC COUNTY, CAL JULY 1, 1931 WEDDING BELLS RING FOR YOUNG COUPLE AT RENO Pete J. Laxague, proprietor of the "Square Deal" Ice Cream Parlor and Barber shop and Miss Buena Jones, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Guy Jones, of Eagleville, Cal., surprised their many friends by quietly slipping away to Reno last Saturday and getting married. Pete was supposed to be on a fishing trip but instead went to Reno in company with his charming little bride-to-be and joined the ranks of benedicts. The young couple was treated to a rousing charivari on Monday evening. A host of warm friends extend heartiest congratulations and wish them a joyous and prosperous voyage over the sea of life. LOCALS Mrs. Orrin Kennedy and children, of Willows, arrived here last weekend and will spend their vacation visiting Mr. and Mrs. Lee Heryford, of this place. George Harriett returned yesterday from San Francisco, where he recently underwent an operation for goiter. Mrs. S. O. CRESSLER SURPRISES WITH ANNOUNCEMENT The announcement Saturday of the impending marriage of Mrs. Lottie Cressler to F. R. Bovard, of Sacramento, came as a surprise to her friends here. The couple left Saturday for Portland, where the ceremony was scheduled to take place, Tuesday of last week. They expect to make their home here on their return from a two weeks’ trip. Borvard (Bovard) is a widely traveled man, having spent over twenty years in Africa, which experience made him valuable in assisting during the making of "Trader Horn", a recent release. Lakeview Tribune OBSEQUES OF CASPER W. HAYS Casper W. Hays was born in Lafayette County, Missouri, October 1867. When a young man in his teens he came to Eastern Oregon, where he met miss Georgianna Dunn, who became his wife in 1892; living there for some time, after which they moved to Lake City, California. Mrs. Hays passed away several years ago. To this union there was born three sons, Roy, of Lake City, Clyde, of Cedarville and James, of Berkeley and daughters, Mrs. Cecil Case, of Los Angeles and Mrs. Hazel Lombard, of Berkeley. In 1915, he was stricken with paralysis from which he suffered more or less up to the time of his death Monday, the 22nd, when he suffered a final stroke, which caused his death. He was laid to rest in the Lake City cemetery last Wednesday afternoon, services being conducted by Rev. Vinyard, of Cedarville, from the L. C. Baptist church. All of his children were present and a large number of friends were also in attendance. (1:3) Mr. and Mrs. Elmer McCulley and son Clarence returned from Hanford the last of the week, where Mrs. McCulley had been for medical treatment. Mrs. Sid Harris and Mrs. William Stephens, of Fort Bidwell, took their sons to Alturas Friday for tonsil operations; Dr. Kennedy operating. Mrs. Fred Wallace left Tuesday for Klamath Falls to be with her sister, Mrs. Annie Pierce, of Likely, who is in the hospital there. Mrs. Bertha Warrens and two sons arrived last of the week from Long Beach to spend the summer with her mother, Mrs. Mary Hanson. Randolph Gaustad, son of Mr. and Mrs. Even Gaustad left the middle of last week for Oakland for medical treatment. Mrs. Gaustad left Monday to be with him. JULY 8, 1931 Born – At the new County Hospital in Alturas, July 6th, 1931 to Mr. and Mrs. George Henderson of Fort Bidwell, a son SHORT LOCAL JOTS OF INTEREST TO SURPRISE VALLYITES FINAL DECREES GRANTED The following final divorce decrees were granted Tuesday in the Modoc Superior Court to Mrs. Nancy Rutter from Frank Rutter; to Mona West from David West and Volite Leflar from J. J. Leflar. MODOC COUPLE WED AT LAKEVIEW WEDNESDAY John J. Shed and Mabel Lee, both of Alturas, Cal., were married at Lakeview last Wednesday, Justice of the Peace, F. M. Duke, officiating. Harry Wandling and party, of Riverside, Cal., are here this week spending a vacation, visiting his uncle, George McMullen, of Lake City. Mr. and Mrs. L. B. Walts spent the 4th in Gerlach visiting Mr. and Mrs. Claude Heard. A summons was served on Samuel Painter of Lake City last Saturday. He was charged with three counts, that of disturbing the peace, driving while intoxicated and assault with a deadly weapon, a gun. His trial was held before Justice of the Peace, john Franklin this morning. DEATH OF Mrs. Frances SCOTT OF SAN JOSE Last Friday, L. F. Gill received the sad news of the death of Mrs. Frances Scott, aged 61, wife of C. A. Scott, which occurred at her home in San Jose on the evening of July 2nd. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Coppersmith, former owners of the Murphey Ranch in the lower end of the valley; they were prominent in social and business circles during their residence in the valley. She is survived by her husband and three children; he brother, William Coppersmith and her aged mother, who is now aged 82 years. A host of friends of the family extend deepest sympathy to the bereaved ones I their hour of sorrow. Cremation services were held at Oakland last Monday, at 10:30 A.M. (1:6) Mrs. Carrie Wood departed for Klamath Falls last Friday, to visit with her nephew, W. E. Weisendanger and family. Mr. and Mrs. Alex Ash and son Gordon and Mr. and Mrs. William Rinehart spent last weekend at Klamath Falls and Crater Lake. Mr. and Mrs. Somer Beeson and children, of Davis Creek spent Saturday in Eagleville visiting friends and relatives. Mrs. Fred Streig and daughters, Bertha, Alice and Yola and son, James, of Watsonville, have been visiting friends and relatives in the valley for two weeks. They formerly ran a store in Lake City. William Thomas arrived from Lodi Thursday, returning Saturday taking Mrs. Thomas, who has been here for two weeks visiting her parents, Rev. and Mrs. Westervelt. Mr. and Mrs. Ellenburg returned to their home in Oakland Monday. They have been visiting Mrs. Ellenburg’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Sharp, of Vya Nevada. Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Lund, of Klamath Falls, are here this week. Mrs. Lund is taking treatments at the Benmac Spring. Married at Lakeview, Ore., July 3, 1931, E. Vernon and Miss Ruth Bachtel, both of Lake City, Cal. JULY 15, 1931 ELEVEN YEAR OLD LAD ACCIDENT’LY SHOOTS SELF LUTHER HOTHO MEETS INSTANT DEATH FROM BULLEY WOUND GENE ROSE, FOURTEEN YEAR OLD COMPANION RIDES TWENTY-TWO MILES FOR HELP Tragedies of several kinds have visited the homes of people of this valley and sometime Saturday morning the news was brought that a most gruesome accident had occurred Friday about four o’clock at Alkali Lake, Nevada, when the eleven-year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Hotho had accidentally shot and killed himself with a 25-35 rifle. The accident occurred at a cabin where Luther Hotho and Gene Rose, fourteen-year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Luther Prewitt, were "batching". The boys had found an old rifle on the lakebed and had taken it to the cabin, where they were cleaning the barrel of the gun. Gene left for the spring a short distance away to get a bucket of water and told Hotho to leave the gun alone until he got back. While at the spring he heard a shot and came o the run back to the cabin, he said "Thought I told you to leave the gun alone!" He then discovered that Luther had fallen onto the bench with his head in a small box. The wounded boy kept pointing at the gun and tried to talk, but was told to lie quiet. Young Rose then took him off the bench and lay him down so that he would be more comfortable, when he breathed his last in a few minutes. No definite fact as to just how the accident happened is really known. The lads had used a lighted match to look down the barrel of the gun to see if it was clean and it is presumed that the boy had slipped a shell from the magazine into the chamber of the barrel and no doubt but that he had lighted a match and the gun was discharged; the bullet hit him in the chin, causing a frightful wound which broke his neck. After the accident, Gene covered the body and mounted a horse and rode to Harry Wilsons’ camp, a distance of twenty-two miles, for help. Harry sent his man to Dufferena’s Ranch to notify Mr. and Mrs. Prewitt and he came to Cedarville. The inquest was held the following evening at nine o’clock and the verdict was that Luther Hotho came to his death by accidentally shooting himself with a 25-35 rifle. His body was interred in the Cedarville cemetery Monday afternoon. He was a grandson of Mrs. Rebecca Prewitt, formerly of this place. He leaves his father and mother and sisters and brothers and other relatives to mourn his sad and untimely death. His home is in Roseville and had been up here about three weeks visiting Mr. and Mrs. William Prewitt and other relatives. (1:1) ARTHUR BOYD DROWNS IN BIG SAGE Arthur Boyd, of Alturas, was drowned in the big Sage Reservoir last Sunday was the news that reached here that evening. He was on a fishing trip and as it was so warm he decided to swim across just above the dam. When he was about half way across, he threw up his hands and disappeared beneath the surface and did not come up again. It was at first thought that his death was due to heart failure, but the verdict given at the coroner’s inquest was accidental drowning. A number of swimmers engaged in diving for the body and after three hours work, the body was recovered by his son, Floyd. Mr. Boyd has successfully conducted a barbershop in Alturas for a number of years; he was also quite well known in this valley. (1:2) FINED $100.00 & THIRTY DAY; SENTENCE SUSPENDED Last quite an exciting time was had, when Pat Dees accosted Homer Beeson for a fisted bout in front of Hotel Surprise. Beeson took him up on the matter and at it they went. However, it did not last long and was completely one-sided. Constable Cavin came along almost immediately and hauled Dees along to the Cedarville calaboose where he spent the night and straightened himself out a bit. This morning he was hauled before Justice of the Peace, J. H. Westervelt and received a sentence of $100 and thirty days. After some discussion, the sentence was suspended and Dees was placed on parole. Between fifty and seventy-five people witnessed the combat and it was a most exciting one. EARLY PIONEER DIES SUDDENLY FRIDAY MORNING Last Friday afternoon the friends and relatives were shocked to hear of the sudden death of Enoch Reynolds, of Lake City. Friday morning he went to look after his cattle and when he failed to return, Mrs. Reynolds sent their small grandson, Jim, to look for him. He had not gone far when he found his body. The thoughtful little fellow hastened across the field to get neighbors to help him. Dr. Kennedy was immediately called and pronounced his death due to heart failure. No doubt caused from exposure in the hot sun. A great number of relatives and friends attended the funeral services, which were held from the Methodist Church in Cedarville Sunday afternoon. Elder john Watson of the Lake City Baptist Church conducted the services; the body was laid to rest in the Cedarville cemetery. Enoch Reynolds was born in Paris, Henry County, Tennessee, May 25, 1863, being sixty-eight years, one month and 20 days old. When a young boy he united with the Montague Baptist Church of Montague, Texas. In 1883, he crossed the plains with his parents, relatives and a number of friends, taking six months to make the journey with an ox team. June 17, 1894, he was married to Miss Candace Walls, of Cedarville. Since that time he continuously resided on a farm near Lake City. Although quiet and unassuming in manner, he had many fine qualities that make a loving husband, father and friend that will be mourned by every member of his community. His aged parents, one sister and three brothers proceeded to the Great Beyond. He is survived by his wife, two daughters, Mrs. Jessie Rinehart and Mrs. Opal Slinkard and two sons, John and Vivian Reynolds; six grand children, one sister, Mrs. Fulton Heard, of Lake City and a brother, G. W. Reynolds, of Silver Lake, Ore. "And death is but a covered way Which opens into light, Wherein no blinded child can stay Beyond the Father’s sight. (1:3) ~~~~~~ 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.

Norman Bunselmeier YREKA -- Norman Ray Bunselmeier, 75, of Yreka died Friday, July 8, 2005, at Fairchild Medical Center in Yreka. No services will be held. Burial was at the Ogburn/Inwood Cemetery in Shingletown. Born March 30, 1930, in Bieber, he moved to Siskiyou County in the 1960s. He was a heavy equipment operator and a mechanic at logging camps in Siskiyou County. Survivors include longtime companion Velma Lincoln of Yreka; and brother Dale of Big Lagoon. Arrangements are being handled by Girdner Funeral Chapel in Yreka. Redding Record-Searchlight – July 31, 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.

Can anyone assist? From: "Violet Sunderland" <ndloop@centurytel.net> To: <timipurdy@citlink.net> Sent: Monday, July 25, 2005 4:48 PM Subject: Sorting POWERS names in Modoc & Lassen Counties > Hi Tim, > > Thanks to a reunion in Menifee Co. KY a month ago today, there has been > renewed interest in trying to learn when my grandfather, William, and his > brother James POWERS went to California. They are listed in the Great > Register, 1890, at > (http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~yvonne/GRAlpha1890.htm), both registering > in 1888. > > One cousin found a William P POWERS as a wood cutter in the 1885 city > directory for Susanville at > (http://cagenweb.com/lassen/1885%20Lassen%20Co_%20Directory.htm) and > thinks the two Williams are the same person. I tried to access cemeteries > at the Lassen GenWeb site to see if the William P. POWERS might show up > but those from Madaline down to the end of the list can't be found. > > As far as I know, my grandfather did not have a middle name or use an > initial. He married my grandmother in Alturas in 1894, she being from the > Likely area and I'm sure he was nearer that area. Besides, he was a > blacksmith and did some farming, not a wood cutter that I know of. I have > a picture of him taken in Alturas at 'age 24' which would have been 1885. > > Can you suggest any avenues of research I haven't thought of or tried in > order to sort out this confusion? I would be very grateful for your input. > > Best Regards, > > Violet Sunderland > mailto:ndloop@centurytel.net > >

SURPRISE VALLEY RECORD – CEDARVILLE, MODOC COUNTY, CAL. JUNE 3, 1931 Percy Harris is now hobbling about on crutches, due to the dropping of a heavy plank on his left foot, causing a broken bone in the instep. CHARGED ON FOUR COUNTS BEFORE LOCAL JUSTICE The middle of last week, Raymond Boston was picked up by Constable Cavin on the four counts of speeding, reckless driving, resisting an officer and disturbing the peace. He was hailed before Judge Westervelt, Justice of the Peace and fined $10.00 and his driver’s license suspended for ninety days. The sentence was small compared with the charges filed against him, as a huge fine and imprisonment or both could be handed out for these charges. MEMORIAL SERVICE FOR UNKNOWN SOLDIER OF 72 Alturas, Modoc Co., May 29 – Clifford Harter Post of the American Legion after exercises here, will travel by Southern Pacific train sixty miles to the northwest corner of the county to unite with Tule Lake Legionnaires in special services at the grave of Modoc’s "unknown soldiers." While excavating on the eastern shore of Tule Lake in the Fall of 1929, Southern Pacific contractors unearthed the skeletons of two soldiers, military ornaments and brass buttons giving the clue to their identity. Re-interment was made along side the right of way by the Southern Pacific officials, who also erected a handsome monument to the unknown dead. It is believed that the remains were those of two Warm Spring Indian Scouts, who were regularly enlisted as Unites States soldiers and who were killed in action nearby. The remains of two other soldiers, Smithy and Donahue, of Troop --- (unable to read) United States Cavalry, killed in a battle with the Modoc Indians in December 1872 and also buried in the same general locality, have never been found. In connection with Memorial Day exercises, the local post has also made public a long letter from Mrs. Jay P. Harter reporting on her journey to France as a gold star mother last year. It is also reported that Dr. Bertha H. Harter, widow of Lieutenant Clifford G. Harter, after whom the local post was named, will visit her husband’s grave in France, accompanied by her daughter. The girl was only six weeks old when her father left for France. Harer, formerly of Cornell, Modoc County, was killed in the Argonne drive in the early fall of 1918. The home ranch of his father is in sight of the spot where today’s memorial services are being held at the graves of the men killed in 1872. Buzz Groves and a Mr. Meyers, both of San Jose, are spending their vacation at Eagleville visiting Mr. and Mrs. D. H. Groves. Miss Alma Hanks is the proud possessor of a new De Voux Coupe recently purchased through Joe Gloster’s Garage at Alturas. W. G. Rea and son, Leo and daughter, Carmelita spent last weekend at Ashland; while there, Leo had an operation performed on his nose. Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Day, of Ga—le, Cal., were visitors in Surprise Valley last weekend, spending a few days visiting with Gerald’s mother, Mrs. R. B. Day and meeting old time friends. Mrs. Barbara Beyerle and small daughter, Gwen of San Jose arrived last Sunday and will remain for a while visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Bush, of this place. Martin Espil and daughters, Misses Janie and Marie left for San Francisco. The former will undergo medical treatment and the latter will visit with friends in Berkeley. Born at the Buck Ranch, five miles east of Cedarville, Cal., May 30, 1931, to Mr. and Mrs. L. L. Johnson, triplets – two girls and a boy; one of the girls was still born. Lair Gentry of New Pine Creek is spending the week visiting with his sister, Mrs. Georgia Stanley. JUNE 10TH, 1931 WINS TRIP TO the LAVA BEDS Miss Nana Leonard, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lee Leonard of Lake City, Cal., winner of the "Crossword Puzzle Contest" given by the Forest Service about six weeks ago was entertained by members of the Forest Service recently in a trip to the Modoc Lava Beds. The theme of the Crossword Puzzle was that of the "Prevention of Forest Fires". TO VISIT HERE THIS SUMMER Mr. and Mrs. Herman Conard and family and Mrs. Sally Turner, of Woodland, arrived last weekend. Mr. and Mrs. Conard returned to Woodland Sunday morning and Mrs. Turner and granddaughter, Alicia, will spend the summer here. They are occupying their residence in town. LAKE COUNTY PIONEER WOMAN PASSES The death of Mrs. William P. Heryford occurred at Lakeview, Ore., on Sunday, May 31st at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Fred Fisher. At the time of her death, the deceased was in her 78th year. Mrs. Heryford was one of Lake County’s pioneers and one of the few survivors of covered wagon days, having crossed the plains in such conveyance from her birthplace in Iowa, when but eight years of age. The trip to California took over four months. She had resided in Lakeview since 1872. Mrs. Heryford is survived by five children in addition to Mrs. Fisher. These number William Heryford, of Davis Creek, Cal., Supervisor of the 4th Supervisoral District. Mrs. F. M. Green, of New Pine Creek, Cal., Mrs. Fred Reynolds, Mrs. Peat and John Young, of Hughson, California. The funeral was held in Lakeview Tuesday afternoon. (1:1) GETS JAW BONE BROKE WHILE PLAYING PADDLE BALL Last Saturday evening after installing a new flood light at Jaurena’ Paddle Ball Court, John Hawkins and several others were practicing hitting the ball and trying to see just what effect the new flood light had over the former lighting equipment. It happened that Pedro Seminario had struck the ball a hard rap with his paddle when John Hawkins ran in front of him when the ball with the speed and force of a bullet, hit John in the left jaw, breaking the bone in one place and cracking it in another, several teeth were also knocked loose by the blow. John is now confined to his home as a result and is taking his meals through a straw. CUTS ENDS OFF OF THREE FINGERS IN PLANER As we go to press, we learn that P. B. Harris, local contractor, met with another accident. Last week, we mentioned the injury he received to his foot and yesterday, while he was making himself a support for his lame foot, got his right hand caught in the planer and cut off the ends of three of his fingers and it is feared that it will be necessary to amputate the index finger. While coming over the mountain last Monday evening, Thomas Briles, horticulturist, had an unusual experience, when a bolt of lightning struck the front of his car, which splattered mud all over it and blinded him for a few minutes before he could resume driving. COUPE TURNS OVER AT BOLIN CORNER On returning from the dance at Eagleville last Friday night, Clarence Hawkins and Forest Poore had the misfortune of overturning their ford Coupe at the corner of the old Bolin ranch, nine miles south of Cedarville. It seems that on rounding the corner the right front wheel locked causing the coupe to roll over. The occupants were slightly bruised and scratched and Poore also received a slight injury to his leg. SURPRISE GIRL GRADUATES AT Fresno Mrs. Arthur Stiner, of this valley, left Tuesday for Fresno, where she will attend the graduating exercises of her daughter, Arthyda. Miss Arthyda has secured the position of organist at the Porterville M. E. Church, which has just installed a new pipe organ. The Misses Arthyda and Marcella Stiner are talented musicians and their many friends here are glad to hear of their success. NEPHEW TO SURPRISE RESIDENT IS KILLED IN ACCIDENT The sad news reached here Monday that Peleg Chase Jackson, nephew of Harvey Chase, of this place, was killed in an auto accident on Sunday morning, when the Ford Coupe in which he was riding in company with Stewart Snell and Charles Oltman turned over. The accident occurred about a quarter of a mile west of Rising River Inn, between Burney and Fall River Mills. The boys were returning to their home at McArthur from a dance at Moose Camp, near Montgomery Creek, about 2:30 in the morning; Oltman, who was driving, fell asleep and the car partly left the road, which aroused the driver and he applied the brakes quickly, which caused the car to turn over; all three were thrown clear. Jackson had his neck broken at the base of the brain and died before medical aid could reach him; Oltman was seriously injured and is in a critical condition, while Snell escaped with minor injuries. Chase Jackson, aged 17 years, was the only son of Mrs. W. J. Lunsford, of McArthur and was formerly a resident of this place. He was a junior of the McArthur High School and was a promising youth; it is sad that he met with a tragic and untimely death and his family has the sincere sympathy of many friends. The interment took place at the Pine Grove Cemetery, near McArthur. (1:6) YOUNG COUPLE MARRIED AT FORT BIDWELL John Harvey Hart and Alma Millie Watson were married at the home of the bride’s parents in Bidwell Sunday, May 31st. The Rev. J. H. Westervelt of Cedarville officiated at the ceremony. Both of the young people are widely known in Modoc County. Joe Edwards while shooting rabbits one day last week had the misfortune of having a bullet explode in the gun causing an injury to his eye. Miss Lucile Hill arrived here Sunday from Red Bluff and will spend her summer vacation here with parents, Mr. and Mrs. D. E. Hill. We are informed that Mrs. Gladys Wentzell, who went to San Jose last week to attend the M. E. Conference, as a delegate, was stricken with appendicitis while at Oakland and underwent an operation. Jesse Stiner left this week for Fresno to bring his daughter, Miss Gracie home. She has been attending college, at that place and will spend her vacation with her parents here. Miss Marcella Stiner will return with them and spend her vacation with her father, A. W. Stiner. JUNE 17TH, 1931 JAMES PREWITT IS KILLED IN WRECK AT LOS ANGELES James Prewitt, formerly of this place was killed in an automobile accident, according to a telegram received here Sunday by a relative of the young man. It is reported that he was being taken to a hospital in an ambulance, when the ambulance crashed into another car. Prewitt is well known in Cedarville having lived here for several years with his mother. He leaves two sisters, Mrs. William Rinehart and Mrs. Edward Rinehart and two brothers, Luther and Bill Prewitt, all of Long Valley. (1:1) NUPTIALS Dr. Lyall O. Bishop, a San Francisco dentist and Miss Janis Miller, of Lake City, were married at Lakeview, Ore., June 6th, 1931 at the Methodist Parsonage, Rev. W. W. Switzer, officiating. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George S. Miller of Lake City. Congratulations. Loren Ballard, of Alturas and Miss Geraldine Wheeler, of Cedarville, Cal., were married at Lakeview, Ore., last Thursday, June 11, 1931. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Wheeler of this place. The Record extends congratulations. Born – At Alturas, cal., June 13, 1930 to Mr. and Mrs. John C. Hays, a daughter Mr. and Mrs. E. C. McConnaughy, of Fort Bidwell, left for Oakland last week where Mrs. McConnaughy will undergo medical treatment. POISON KILLS JOHN N. CLARK THURSDAY, the 11TH Squirrel poison, the active principle of which was cyanide of potassium and which had been self-administered ended the life of Johnnie N. Clark, last Thursday. The poison was taken at the Clark Ranch, three miles west of Alturas. From there he was rushed to the County Hospital by his sister, Mrs. Anna Aiken and Phillip Essex. He survived only half an hour after reaching the hospital. The deceased was 58 years of age and was quite well known throughout the county. He was active in the Odd Fellows and Eagles lodges, having gone trough the chairs in the local lodge of the first named order. Clark’s suicide is ascribed to melancholia, he having been in a despondent frame of mind for some weeks. It was his second attempt to taken his own life, he having discharged a gun against his forehead the previous morning. The gun was loaded with a blank cartridge so that the only result was a powder burn. "Johnnie" although handicapped by ill health and being partially crippled, has always been a hard worker, ambitious and independent. He was well liked and respected by all who knew him. He was an uncle of Nelson and John Largent and has been a resident of Alturas since his boyhood. He was unmarried. – Plaindealer (4:3) William Hudspeth was brought to Cedarville for treatment last week, having received injuries by being thrown from a saddle horse at Piute. Dan House, of Modesto, accompanied by Ed Davis, who has been receiving treatment at the University Hospital at Berkeley for the past two months, returned to Cedarville last week. Bob Patterson, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Patterson, of Oakland, arrived here last Wednesday and will spend the summer visiting with Mr. and Mrs. James D. Patterson. While going through his alfalfa field one day last week, Al Baty came upon the remains of a deer, a doe and it is thought that it had come in from Nevada. From its appearance it had not been dead for more than a couple of days at the most. NO OTHER NEWSPAPERS ARE FOUND ON MICROFLIM ~~~~~~ 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.

Rosalys Joiner Seiber Retired teacher and former Big Valley resident Rosalys Joiner Seiber, age 91, died in St. Paul Minnesota on March 20, 2005. Friends and family are invited to the interment of her ashes on Friday, August 5 at 11 a.m. at the Adin Cemetery, Adin, CA. Rose was born in Pittville, CA and grew up in Big Valley, outside Lookout. She fondly recalled her happy childhood on the family ranch. In grade school, Rose met Lowell Seiber who told her "I'm going to marry you some day," and about 15 years later, he did. Rose graduated from Fall River High School in 1932 and began teaching at Little Hot Springs in 1933. Teaching was her passion and she often encouraged others to take up the profession. She taught in the Big Valley area from 1933 to 1946. After two years of teaching in the Bay Area, she and Lowell taught at Lookout from 1948 to 1953. They then moved to Eureka where she taught from 1953 to 1969. She inspired and was loved by students wherever she taught. During the summers and after retirement, Rose and Lowell traveled extensively throughout the United States, Canada and Mexico. When at home in Eureka, they always welcomed friends and family for salmon fishing, beachcombing, picnics and the redwoods. They appreciated her friendship and her lust for life. Rose was an avid gardener. She even had a garden at their winter vacation spot in the desert of Baja, CA. Her friends and family fondly remember her pies made with berries from the garden. Rose was preceded in death in 1992 by her husband of over 50 years, Lowell Seiber, and by her brother Albert Joiner and his wife Lillian. She is survived by her children, Bruce Seiber and his wife Julianne of Arden Hills, MN; and Bryan Seiber and his wife Joanna of Tullahoma, TN. She is also survived by her grandchildren Eric (and Tatiana) Seiber, Kyle and (Leigh Ann) Seiber, Lydia (and Brent) Carlson and Emily Seiber. Modoc County Record – July 28, 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.

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SURPRISE VALLEY RECORD – CEDARVILLE, MODOC COUNTY, CAL. MAY 6, 1931 CAR GOES UP IN FLAMES While coming in from his mines last Saturday and at a point about six miles east of Cedarville, Elmer McCulley had the misfortune of having his Hup-mobile Coach burn up. It seems as if the fire caught near the starter, as it was first discovered at this place. Upon discovering that his car was afire, Mr. McCulley tried to put the blaze out with dirt, but as it was out of his control, he was unable to do so. His bed was also burned with the car, along with other odds and ends. A small insurance was being carried on the car. DR. GEORGE M. KOBER ANSWERS CALL Dr. George M. Kober, prominent physician of Washington D. C. at one time resident of Fort Bidwell and uncle of Henry Kober, pioneer merchant of that city, passed away Friday at his home in Washington after an illness of the past several months. Dr, Kober had passed his 81st birthday on March 28 last. Dr. Kober will be remembered by those pioneers of this district, who recall the days when the government forces were quartered at Fort Bidwell. Dr. Kober having been stationed there a and army surgeon. He was the first Master of the Fort Bidwell Masonic lodge, the first established in this section, it having been founded as North East Masonic Lodge, No. 266. Following his army service, Dr. Kober returned to Washington and became prominent in medical circles, he at one time having been president of the National Medical Association. He was also at one time president of the Georgetown University and at the time of his death was a regent of the institution financial success also attended his scientific successes, though his philanthropies were widely known. On the event of his eightieth birthday in March of 1930, president Nevils, of Georgetown, in commemoration the activities of his life, said: "Dr. Kober, that you have been a great physician, your many publications, contributions in research and enlightening lectures, bear witness." "That you have been a great patriot, is written large upon the annals of your country, a brave, generous, tireless patriot in peace and in war." "That you have been a great philanthropist, some may look well into the hearts of those you have aided, but I say God alone can tell your love of fellows and may you receive at His hands a reward exceeding great." – Lakeview Examiner (5:2) Jake Barnhart and bride passed thru Cedarville first of the week on their way to their home in Bakersfield. They have recently toured Washington, Oregon and parts of Canada on their honeymoon trip. Mrs. R. B. Day arrived here Saturday evening from Long Beach; she motored all the way alone. She expects to remain in the valley this summer. Her many friends are very glad to see her again. Allen Bacon, who has been seriously ill at the hospital at Alturas for the past four months, is reported to be considerably improved. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Roby and family of Alturas spent last weekend in Cedarville. Mr. Roby is now located at Bieber, where he is engaged in the garage business. Gracian Laxague of the Clark Valley Company of this valley was painfully injured Sunday by being thrown from a horse; he sustained a fractured and dislocated elbow. He was taken to the hospital at Alturas, where he is being treated. MAY 13, 1931 DAVID YOUNG IS CALLED TO REST David Young of Fort Bidwell, died at that place on May 3rd, following a heart attack, which he suffered for a few days previous. Mr. Young, who was a prominent stockman of Surprise Valley, came to Lakeview several days previous for medical treatment, making his home with his nephew, Thomas Young and family. He was removed to the hospital Sunday afternoon when his condition became somewhat alarming, his passing following late that Sunday night. In addition to James Young, pioneer sawmill man of this city, the deceased is survived by a third brother, R. C. Young of Eagleville. The eldest son of the family of four, Thomas, was killed in the Battle of the Wilderness, during the Civil War. David Young was a native of Canada, having been born at Quebec in March, 1852, being 79 years at the time of his passing. The deceased had been a resident of Modoc and Lake Counties during the past fifty years during which time he gained a wide circle of friends that now join in sorrow at his passing. Up until twelve years ago, Mr. Young was actively engaged in stock raising in Surprise Valley, though his fading strength at that time necessitated his retirement from the business and he has since made his home at Fort Bidwell and Eagleville, Cal. Funeral services were held in this city Tuesday at 2 o’clock from the Ousley chapel and interment made in the Odd Fellows’ cemetery beside the remains of the mother, whose passing occurred in this city many years ago. – Lakeview Examiner (4:6) Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Jackson, of Westwood, are in the valley this week, visiting Mrs. Jackson's parents, Mr. and Mrs. George S. Miller of Lake City. Mrs. Forest Adams had her tonsils removed yesterday; Dr. Kennedy performed the operation. L. F. Gill, former resident of this place but for the past five years has resided at Palo Alto, arrived here last Saturday and expects to remain for the summer visiting his daughter, Mrs. Roy Stanley and family. MAY 27TH, 1931 ED GHRIST AND M. L. Kerr GET ONE YEAR IN COUNTY JAIL: HARDEN FINED $300.00 The jury returned the verdict of "guilty" last Thursday in the case of Ed Ghrist and M. L. Kerr on the charge of contributing to the delinquency of two minor girls, Rose Morley and Reva Griffin, by furnishing them with intoxicating liquor. Walter Harden, the third party, who was arrested with the two mentioned and bound over for trial at the same time, plead guilty. The jury reached a decision after five minutes deliberation and brought a verdict of guilty. That the trial was sensational to the extreme was evidenced by the crowded courtroom, which was filled to its utmost capacity during the hearing of the case. At one stage of the proceedings, Judge Jamison threatened to clear the courtroom if the spectators did not calm down. Attorney Gibbons and District Attorney Sharp gave eloquent arguments for and against their clients and at times engaged in wordy battles. Last Monday morning at 11 o’clock, Judge Jamison pronounced the sentence of one year in the county jail for Ghrist and Kerr and a $300.00 fine for Harden, who had plead guilty. FORMER SURPRISE GIRL’S FIANCE IS KILLED BY BRONCO Death stalked the little god of love here last week and the grim reaper won, when on the very day she was to have been wedded to William Harding, young Hoplander rancher, Miss Katherine Barnhart, of this city, wept at his bier. The untimely and tragic death of the fine young man was caused when an outlaw horse he mounted to look after ranch details reared and fell over on the rider, whose ankle was caught by the horn of the saddle and the bones crushed in a compound fracture. A half-breed Indian employed on the ranch witnessed the accident and brought the half-conscious young man here where he succumbed two days later. Monday, in company with his fiancé and the young lady’s mother, Mr. Harding drove to Santa Rosa where an intention to wed was filed. The young folk planned to be married at Santa Rosa Friday and go on to San Francisco for a sort of honeymoon after which they intended to return to Hoplander and make their home on the ranch Mr. Harding had been operating three years. A further tragic element entered the sad occurrence when the mother of the prospective bridegroom, Mrs. W. F. Harding, of Honolulu, thinking to surprise the young couple left her island home with the plan of meeting them in San Francisco. She arrived three days before the wedding and immediately set about to arrange a dinner party for the bridal pair, which was to have been held at the home of her mother in San Francisco, where the honeymooners were to have been guests. When she received word of the accident she came to this city only to find her son dead and all the gay preparations for the nuptial feast ended in funeral arrangements. The body of the young man was taken to San Francisco where funeral services were held Monday afternoon at two o’clock from McBrearity & McCormick funeral parlors. Miss Barnhart accompanied the family to San Francisco to attend the last rites of her fiancé, who was born in Haledon, New Jersey, 22 years ago. Mr. Harding is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Harding, of Honolulu, two sisters, Mrs. E. B. Anderson, of Salinas, Cal., and Mrs. Henry Hoffman, of Chester, Pennsylvania and three brothers, Fred W., of Patterson, N. J., Jack, of Schenectady, N. Y., and A. F. Harding, of Hoplander. During the three years of his residence in Hoplander the young man made friends and was highly regarded for his business integrity and many offers of aid following the accident showed the high regard in which he was held. – Ukiah News (1:2) We wish to make a correction of a mistake in last week’s issue. We stated that Mrs. M. J. McCulley, of Lakeview, was here visiting: we should have stated that Mrs. Cathcart, of Pulouse, Wash., is here visiting her daughters, Mrs. L. E. McCulley and Mrs. E. R. Boston, of this place. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Auble Keeney, of Westwood, Cal., May 16, 1931, a son; Errol Auble Keeney. Mrs. Minnie Metzker and son, Kenneth, of Fallon, Nevada, are here visiting. Mrs. Metzker was formerly a resident of this place. Born at Eagleville, Cal., May 26, 1931, to Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Harris, a 9-½ pound son. Mrs. Eadie Rouche spent Saturday visiting with her parents, Mr. Mrs. Davie Grove, of Eagleville. Mrs. Matt Foss of Berkeley is here this week visiting her sister, Mrs. Mary Perry. Miss Katherine Hudspeth, who has been visiting with relatives and friends in Surprise the past two weeks’ returned to her home in San Francisco Saturday. Jim Sozo, Charged with robbing the Mountain Valley’s Dairy Produce Co., last February was acquitted last Monday. Guess maybe he did not blow the safe after all. Mr. Walter Fisher, who has been employed here for many years left Sunday for Reno to accept a position as an accountant at our Reno Yard. Mrs. Fisher and little daughter, Jean, will remain until school is out. – Sugar Pine ~~~~~~ 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.

July 25, 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 June 14, 2005 issue. Looking Back 96 Years Ago – 1909 THE CELEBRATION in Alturas was not as enthusiastic as the management had planned. The weather was damp and chilly, which threw a damper on the spirits of the people. The parade through Main Street was pretty, and was preceded by the Modoc County band, discoursing patriotic airs. The Liberty car was beautifully decorated with the national colors while the rows of little girls, representing the States of the Union, presented a charming sight. There was little drinking to excess and the conduct of all was orderly and excellent. In the evening there was a ball at which the young folks enjoyed themselves until “jokin day” came peeping over the mountain tops. 86 Years Ago – 1918 THE ASSEMBLAGE of Indians from various places began July 3. The Klamath, Bidwell, Surprise Valley, Dixie, Redding, Honey Lake Valley, Big Valley, and Nevada, Alturas and Canby Indians were well represented, numbering about 400 men, women, and children. Tables were set and supplied by Likely Indians to their guests. Nearly 20 marriages were performed. The picnic grounds were located on the land of Jack Williams, the chief counselor When I was boy, into my teens, we used to have large gatherings of Indians at the Indian Village in Alturas, during the 4th of July Celebrations. There was much drinking, Indian stick gambling, day and night, with colnstant drumming and big bonfires going. At least one participant, usually, would die from a fight,or drinking straight wood alcohol, or passing out; then exposure did the dastardly deed. I loved going to the village and hanging around the fringes watching the whole show. Sometimes an Indian that I worked with would take me to the circle where the gambling was going on so that I could learn their game. Those were exciting times. Hope to see you all again next week. Ron Morgan .