BIG VALLEY GAZETTE - BIEBER, LASSEN COUNTY, CAL. WEDNESDAY, JULY 27, 1898 ALMOST A MURDER J. W. ARNETT SHOOTS AND SLASHES HIS WIFE. The little mining town of Hayden Hill was the scene of violence Monday morning, that ended in all but murder, and that the perpetrator does not now stand charged with that heinous crime, seems to have been the interposition of Providence rather than his own wicked intentions. J. W. Arnett, generally known as Bill Arnett, had been drinking heavily Sunday evening and reached home in a quarrelsome mode. He continued quarreling with and abusing his wife continuously and it finally culminated at 3 o'clock, Monday morning in his getting a 32 caliber Savage rifle and deliberately shooting at his defenseless victim. He fired three shots at her and then tried to cut her throat with a knife, his son, Andy, reaching the scene in time to prevent him making any further attacks upon her. Dr. Bradshaw was sent for to dress the wounds and he found that one bullet entered on the right side of the abdomen, but deflected under the skin and came out four inches from where it entered, the second shot she ducked and caught it in the right shoulder, the bullet plowing a furrow about three inches long through the skin. The third one missed but was fired so close that the right side of the face was powder burnt and the concussion blackened the eye. One the left side of her throat was a cut about two inches long just through the skin. The wounds are not serious, though quite painful. In the struggle with his son, Andy, which followed his arrival upon the scene, the assassin in some manner cut his own throat, from which he bled profusely, but whether the wound was inflicted deliberately or accidentally, we have not learned. After the weapons had been taken from him he was placed under surveillance, but managed to escape and, getting upon a horse, bare-back, rode away as fast as the horse could take him. Sheriff Church was telegraphed for and immediately started in pursuit of the fugitive, in the meantime notifying T. W. Wilson, his deputy at this place, to head him off in the direction of Dixie Valley; a posse also starting in pursuit from Hayden Hill. The fugitive was overtaken near a sheep camp in the Juniper Hills, he had abandoned his horse and was struggling through the brush afoot. He was returned to Hayden Hill and from there, Sheriff Church took him to Susanville, where justice will be meted out to him. Between three and four o'clock yesterday morning the horrible cry of murder aroused the town from it's peaceful slumber. It came from little Guy Arnett as he ran from house to house crying help! Help! Papa is killing mamma. This brought a crowd to the rescue, Andy Arnett arriving in time to save his mother's throat from being cut. The fiend had already fired three shots at his wife, two of which took effect, one near the hip and one in the shoulder. Mrs. Arnett is still alive and chances favorable for recovery. Sheriff Church and posse caught Arnett and brought him in this forenoon. Insane jealousy and whiskey were the cause of all the trouble. BIG VALLEY GAZETTE - BIEBER, LASSEN COUNTY, CAL. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 3, 1898 HAYDEN HILL NOTES District Attorney Barry was here Friday and Saturday, interviewing witnesses in the Arnett case. Mrs. J. W. Arnett, who had such a narrow and providential escape from being murdered last week, is getting along nicely at present. BIG VALLEY GAZETTE - BIEBER, LASSEN COUNTY, CAL. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 1898 HELD TO ANSWER J. W. Arnett, Jr., who attempted to kill his wife at Hayden Hill in this county, July 25th, was brought before Justice of the Peace Blake for preliminary examination last Tuesday. The examination was conducted on the part of the people by District Attorney Barry, E. V. Spencer appearing for Arnett. As a result of the examination the prisoner was placed under bonds of $6000 to await his trial in the Superior Court for attempted wife murder. BIG VALLEY GAZETTE - BIEBER, LASSEN COUNTY, CAL. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 1898 CRIMINAL CASES The cases of the People vs. Beneger, People vs. Arnett were set for trial on Nov. 15th, 22d, and 29th, respectively and among the jurymen drawn to try these cases, the following are from the northern part of the county: John Silva H. J. Sain M. J. Ayers L. Hanson S. Harbert A. Ramsey M. Watson W. Rudee H. C. Watson S. Pierce T. J. Dunlap F. Z. Palmer J. T. Summer F. Schott R. Perrault M. C. Watson F. Studley W. A. Vestal E. Van Loan F. Lannigar J. B. White P. J. Goumaz J. Fulstone G. Peterson J. Spickert W. K. McWilliams F. H. Holabird W. Kramer J. Berthiume BIG VALLEY GAZETTE - BIEBER LASSEN COUNTY, CAL. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 1898 Quite a number of our citizens have been called to Susanville as witnesses in the Arnett case, which comes up before the Superior Court next Tuesday. BIG VALLEY GAZETTE - BIEBER, LASSEN COUNTY, CAL. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 7, 1898 Wm. Arnett, who was on trial before the Superior Court for an attempt to murder his wife, was found guilty of an assault with a deadly weapon and sentenced to two years imprisonment in state prison. BIG VALLEY GAZETTE - BIEBER, LASSEN COUNTY, CAL. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 21, 1898 Sheriff Church and Fred Hall left for San Quentin Saturday morning having the charged prisoners, Miller and Arnett. The former to serve a life sentence for the murder of Chas. Saling at Amedee and the latter to serve two years for assault with a deadly weapon. Wilma McCrary reports that he died in Prescott, Arizona. She also reports that liquor was the cause of the incident. BIG VALLEY GAZETTE - BIEBER, LASSEN COUNTY, CAL. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 17, 1900 Sheriff Wilson returned from the lower country on Friday evening bringing with him Mr. Arnett, who has been imprisoned at San Quentin, having been sent from this county a year ago. The Supreme Court has granted him a new trial and it is for that purpose that he has been brought here. BIG VALLEY GAZETTE - BIEBER, LASSEN COUNTY, CAL. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 31, 1900 PEOPLE VS. ARNETT The above entitled case was called up for the arraignment of the defendant in Judge Kelley's court last Monday afternoon. Arnett interposed two special pleas: one of being once in jeopardy and the other that the void verdict of the jury in the former case was, in effect, an acquittal of the charge against him. His attorneys, E. V. Spencer and H. D. Burroughs, presented fully and exhaustively all the phases of "Once in Jeopardy" and a former acquittal and the side of the people was ably sustained by District Attorney Boyd. After arguments lasting a day and a half, Judge Kelley decided against both special pleas and on the refusal; of the defendant to plead to the former information, ordered the plea of "not guilty" entered as his plea and fixed the bail at $2000. The time for setting the trial was fixed by consent at Saturday, Jan. 27th. BIG VALLEY GAZETTE - BIEBER, LASSEN COUNTY, CAL. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 1900 The trial of J. W. Arnett has been set for March 19th, a venire of forty-five jurors has been ordered for the trial. BIG VALLEY GAZETTE - BIEBER, LASSEN COUNTY, CAL. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 21, 1900 At the second trial of J. W. Arnett, which took place in Susanville this week, the defendant was found guilty. BIG VALLEY GAZETTE - BIEBER, LASSEN COUNTY, CAL. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 11, 1900 J. W. Arnett was taken before Judge Kelley a week ago last Saturday and sentenced to the state prison at Folsom for a term of three years. An Appeal will be taken. BIG VALLEY GAZETTE - BIEBER, LASSEN COUNTY, CAL. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 18, 1900 Sheriff Wilson started for the penitentiary with Arnett on Monday morning last. He got as far as Doyle station on the N.C.O. when he received a telegram that Justice Beatty of the Supreme Court had granted a certificate of probable cause in Arnett's case. Tom, accordingly, was compelled to bring his man back on the next train and Arnett now reposes in the county jail there to remain until his case can be reviewed upon appeal to the Supreme Court. BIG VALLEY GAZETTE - BIEBER, LASSEN COUNTY, CAL. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 8, 1900 ARNETT TO GO FREE We are informed that the Supreme Court has reversed the judgement of the trial court in the case of the People of the State of California vs. J. W. Arnett, convicted of an assault to commit murder and sentenced to two years in the State's prison, as a result of his second trial. Official notice of the reversal has been received here, and it is stated that the further decision of the Supreme Court is to the effect that the prisoner be discharged from custody. The plea of the defendant's attorney, "Once in jeopardy," is thus sustained, and as soon as the necessary official order is received, Arnett will be a free man. ~~~~~~ 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.

Ralph Corbett has offered to do some look-ups for us. He has access to the following data bases: CADI (California Death Index) 1905 – 1989 CAMI (California Marriage Index) 1960 – 1985 ORDI (Oregon Death Index) Prior to 1914 When requesting a lookup, please put the index (CADI, CAMI, ORDI) in the Subject. Compete names, if possible. Same with the dates of birth and death. Also, Ralph will be making a research trip to the library when he has enough to make a trip. Please limit one request per email, but you are welcome to send in several requests. You may contact Ralph at: legs2@pacbell.net ~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Modoc County, California "The Last Frontier" www.rh2o.com/modoc --- Our outgoing mail is checked by avast! AntiVirus. Avast! Is Free To Home Users.

Lassen Advocate, Susanville, California 1 September 1898 2;2 - Held to Answer. J.W. Arnett Jr who attempted to kill his wife at Hayden Hill in this county, July 25th, was brought before Justice of the Peace Blake for a preliminary examination last Tuesday. The examination was conducted by District Attorney Barry and E.V. Spencer appearing for Arnett. As a result of the examination the prisoner was placed under bonds of $6,000 to wait trial in Superior Court for attempted wife murder. 6 October 1898 3;4 - Died. In Bieber, Cal., September 22, 1898 John W. Arnett, a native of Illinois aged about 71 years. 8 December 1898 3;4 - A Miscarriage of Justice. Last Friday evening the jury in the case of J.W. Arnett, charged with assault to commit murder, after being out about half an hour, came into Court with the following verdict: "We the jury in the above entitled case find the defendant J.W. Arnett guilty of an assault upon the person of Mrs. Belinda Arnett, with a deadly weapon." It is a fact that n verdict of a jury in this county for years has rendered so general and emphatic condemnation as to the above. After shooting at his wife several times, and wounding her in two places, the defendant Arnett attempted to cut her throat with a pocket knife. That he was prevented from carrying out his manifested purpose by the interference of a son, seems to have created a doubt in the minds of the jury, judging from the verdict, as to what Arnett's intentions were. If he had killed his wife, the case would have been relieved of the complications somewhat, and he might easily have accomplished this with the manifestation of one half the intent and purpose displayed. Now, this jury in the Arnett case was composed of good men, reputable and law abiding citizens. Judging from the short time spent in deliberations there was but one sentiment with regard to the fact of the defendant's guilt. There was no reason why they should not have returned a verdict in full accordance therewith: and this, we are assured the jury sought to do-arriving at this verdict through a misapprehension of the penalties prescribed-and in this way were led into a miscarriage of justice. We are told, and it is doubtless true, that fixing a degree of crime that would call for a sentence of from five to ten years; and that some of the jurors were astounded when informed that two years in State Prison or in the County Jail, or a fine of $5,000 one or both was the extreme penalty that could be inflicted upon their finding in this case. 8 December 1898 2;2 - The sentence of J.W. Arnett for "assault with a deadly weapon" will be delayed for a time by divorce proceedings and the determination of certain property rights between the defendant and Mrs. Belinda Arnett.

Hello Billie and everyone, The obit of Lair Gentry was of great interest to my husband, Bill Cooper and I. He is related on three lines to the people mentioned in this obit. Bill's father was Albert Cooper, who was a brother of James Cooper who was married to Lair's wife, Gladys Vincent. The Cooper step children who are mentioned are all double first cousins to Bill. Bill's mother is Geneva (Gene) Vincent Cooper Reed. (She is still alive today. She is a sister of Gladys Vincent Cooper Gentry. Lair's mother was Mildred Hammersley whose ancestry goes back to Jacob Hamersley who married Lucy Vincent, which makes Bill related to the Gentrys, Hammersleys, Vincents Stanleys and more on this line of the family. Thanks for the obit, Billie. We did not hear that he had died. How did I know to sign back on to CAMODOC at just the right time? :-) Happy Hunting, Joyce in CA http://www.geocities.com/jarmscoop John Lair Gentry Long-time resident John Lair Gentry passed away July 17, 2005 in Cedarville, CA. Mr. Gentry was 89 and had lived the majority of his life as a New Pine Creek resident. He was born in New Pine Creek, OR on October 11, 1915, and graduated from high school in Lakeview, OR. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy on December 29, 1941, and was a Carpenter Mate 3rd Class during World War II. He served in the South Pacific and received his discharge on November 4, 1945. He later worked as a mill worker in lumber mills throughout Modoc and Lake Counties and for a time on the coast. He worked at the Willow Ranch Mill and retired from Lakeview Lumber Products. Mr. Gentry was proud of the fact that he was a lifetime member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. After he retired, he enjoyed daily walks. He moved to Cedarville in 1990 to be closer to his daughter Lynne and her husband Jerry Minto. His wife Gladys Cooper (Vincent) Gentry preceded him in death on January 21, 2003. Mr. Gentry is survived by his daughter Lynne and son-in-law Jerry Minto of Cedarville, CA; step-son Jim Cooper and daughter-in-law Ginny of Albany OR; stepson Richard Cooper and daughter-in-law Kay of Spokane, WA; brother Layton Gentry of New Pine Creek, OR; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Services were held Wednesday, July 20 at 10 a.m. with Dr. Ben Zandstra conducting the service at graveside at the New Pine Creek Cemetery. Donations in Mr. Gentry's memory may be directed to the Surprise Valley Community Hospital, P.O. Box 246, Cedarville, CA 96104.

SURPRISE VALLEY RECORD – CEDARVILLE, MODOC COUNTY, CAL. APRIL 1ST, 1931 HORSE CAUSES EXCITEMENT A week ago Sunday morning an exciting incident occurred when Robert Fink’s saddle horse which was tied to the hitching rack at T. H. Johnstone Co.’s Store, pulled loose and taking the top pole with him and rounding the corner with it dragging. He headed for Ernie Archer’s car, but upon nearing, he swerved off of his course, causing the pole to hit the rear tire. The horse ran on down the street and finally ran into a tree just this side of Denehy’s Store, which knocked it down, this stopped further running and was at once caught before doing any damage. Don’t know just what was wrong with the animal, but it may have been drinking the "wrong" brand, which did not agree with it. SHORT NEWS ITEMS P. K. Heard, who spent the winter at Hanford, returned to his home in Eagleville last Thursday. John Reynolds, of the Surprise Valley Meat Market, is confined to his bed with a case of the flu this week. Jesse Strotts was confined to his bed several days last week on account of the flu. Mrs. Batzar, who has been teaching at Diessner, Nevada, received word last week that her husband had died suddenly at Smith, Nevada. She immediately departed for that place. (1:3) A REAL TEA-KETTLE FROM PIONEER DAYS What grandmother considered her ordinary everyday kitchen utensils now come to light and are considered treasures in our more modern homes. In order to add the proper touch of beauty and dignity to her fireplace, Mrs. Myrtle Rinehart has for several years been seeking a real old timer in the form of an iron teakettle. During her visits to San Francisco, Portland and other cities nearby, she has made it a point to search in the most likely places for the necessary piece of "furniture" but was unable to locate anything satisfactory. The search could almost be stand as a lesson to us as to how little the customs and habits of those before us count when the modern trend of living rules the day. Mrs. Rinehart, although not giving up the search, was almost resigned to her hearth without the teakettle until one day the family made a trip to Fort (Poison) Creek to view the work being done on the Burns-Lakeview road and incidentally the relics which have been unearthed there. One of the first relics she cast her eyes on was the iron teakettle and now the search is over and the fireplace has the necessary touch. And if this relic could talk, what a story of pioneering and sacrifice it should tell. – Lakeview Tribune FIVE VICTIMS OF KEDDIE SLIDE FOUND DEAD A report this morning from the scene of the slide at tunnel number two on the new Western Pacific railroad building between Keddie and Westwood states that all five of the bodies of the men trapped when the tunnel caved in last Wednesday have been recovered. The bodies were so mangled by the mass of earth and rock covering them that identification was impossible except for the clothing they wore. The accident was caused by a heavy slide starting at the top of the mountain following the rainstorm the first of last week. Grandma Wade is reported quite ill at this writing with the influenza; she is with her daughter, Mrs. John Street. Mrs. Leora Bohlman departed Monday for Adin, where she has accepted a position at the Hotel Adin. Mr. and Mrs. Even Gaustad motored to Alturas Monday to meet their daughter, Mrs. Christine Hartsinck and her daughter, of Oakland, who will spend sometime here visiting her parents. Notice – Purebred Police Pups for sale at $5.00 each. Inquire at Robert Minto Ranch, one mile north of Eagleville. APRIL 8TH, 1931 GAS TANK LEAK CAUSES FORD TO GO IN FLAMES Last Monday evening while on the way to Fort Bidwell, about four miles north of Cedarville, Leithead Sweeney had the misfortune of having his Ford sedan burn up. The fire was first noticed under the floorboards of the car and when Sweeney stopped, it was too late to save it from destruction. Fighting the flames with dirt and a car robe were the only things at hand. The robe soon became saturated with gas and had to be discarded. George Tierney came upon the scene and helped in trying to extinguish the flames but to no avail. The cause of the fire is laid to a leak in the gas tank, which fell on the manifold, caused it to ignite. A small insurance was carried on car. The sedan was tipped over the day before and it thought that this is what caused the trouble, which resulted in the fire. EARLY PIONEER PASSES TUESDAY Mrs. Catherine Sharp, aged pioneer of this valley, passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. James Cloud, near Lake City, Cal., yesterday, April 7th. She was born in Illinois Nov. 28, 1841; being in her 90th year. She was among the earliest settlers of this valley, having lived here for more than fifty years. Her husband died in 1919. She leaves six children to mourn her death, Jake T. Sharp, john C. Sharp, of Alturas, Cal.: Mrs. James Cloud and Mrs. Susan Vernon, of Lake City, Cal., and two sons who are residents of Oregon. Her funeral will be held from the Methodist Church tomorrow (Thursday) afternoon at 2:00 o’clock. A host of warm friends of the bereaved family extend deepest sympathy in their hour of sorrow. (1:3) FORD SEDAN TURNS OVER Last Sunday morning while returning from a dance at Romero Lodge at Likely, Leithead Sweeney accompanied by four passengers, had the misfortune of turning over the Ford sedan, which he was driving just the other side of the Jones ranch, on the Cedarville-Alturas highway. None of the occupants were seriously injured by the turn over but all were badly shaken up. The cause of the accident is laid to while coming around a curve and the car skidded in the loose gravel, causing the rear end to go into the ditch and let it roll over on its side. The car was damaged to the extent of bent fender and scratches. This is another one of those lucky accidents, which now so frequently occur. INDIAN WOMAN FOUND DEAD NEAR HIWAY The body of Nora Harris, 30, Pit River Indian woman was found along the side of the highway just out of the city limits of Alturas by a party of fishermen a week ago last Sunday. Many cars had passed and re-passed the spot where the dead woman lay before the body was noticed. Although foul play was feared and an investigation started, Coroner J. F. Kerr states that death was undoubtedly due to too much whiskey and exposure. (4:4) Mrs. Bid Summers of Fresno is here this week visiting her father, Charles Chambers and her sisters, Mrs. Wiley Allen and Mrs. Eula Chase. Mrs. Robert Wade, of Alturas, was visiting her sister, Mrs. John Bailey, Monday. Dr. Hanson, of Paisley is here today, in consultation with Dr. Kennedy in the case of Mrs. John Dyke, who is seriously ill with gallstones. Sheriff J. C. Sharp and District Attorney J. T. Sharp are over from Alturas this week being summoned on account of the death of their mother, Mrs. Catherine Sharp. Clyde Dyke, of Pacific Grove, arrived here yesterday being called on account of his mother’s illness. James G. Dyke and wife, of Lakeview is here this week being called to the bedside of his mother, who is critically ill. (Mrs. John Dyke) APRIL 15TH, 1931 Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Hays made a trip to Alturas Saturday to meet Cass Hays, who came in on the afternoon train from the south. PAT COFFMAN CHOPS THUMB Although Pat Coffman’s thumb looks a great deal bigger now than it did yesterday, he is not going to have quite as much thumb when he removes the bandages on some near morrow. Pat was chopping kindling yesterday and admits that he got rather lazy while doing it so he squatted on his heels neat the block. In some way the handle of the axe came in connection with his elbow and the blade came down and completely severed about half the nail section of the thumb. Pat will not have to chop kindling for several days now. – Lakeview Tribune INDIAN INJURED AT FORT BIDWELL Pada, a well-known Indian character of Fort Bidwell, Monday suffered the loss of his right hand from the accidental discharge of a shot gun. The Indian, who is aged 65 years, went through the injury with typical Indian stoicism and had himself cut away the mangled hand with his knife before the arrival of a doctor. Doctor Chas. E. Leithead, of this city, was called to Fort Bidwell to dress the injured hand. The accident occurred when Pada had been out hunting. On returning home, he set the gun against a fence while he mounted his horse and on lifting the gun by its barrel, the weapon was in some manner discharged. It was necessary to amputate the hand at the wrist. – Lakeview Examiner J. H. MAHAN INJURED J. H. Mahan, freight and passenger agent for the Southern Pacific in this district, Tuesday, suffered severe sprains to his arm while assisting in loading local stockyards. The injured arm was dressed in a sling, while Mrs. Mahan and R. M. Seiverson from Mr. Mahan’s office in Alturas drove up to Lakeview to take the injured man home. No permanent injury is expected to result from the mishap. – Lakeview Examiner LAKE GIVES UP BODY OF DROWNED YOUTH ON APRIL 6 Humphrey Gramley, one of the two men drowned in Duck Lake Reservoir, near Westwood, March 19, was found floating in six-feet of water about 150 feet off shore on April 6th by Kenneth Lofstedt. The body of Charles Sukow has not been recovered yet. Lofstedt was cruising the surface of the lake in a motor boat searching for the men when he noticed Gramley’s head floating near the surface, the remainder of the body being held down by the water in a pair of hip boots worn by the unfortunate youth. The position of the arms would seem to indicate that there had been a struggle. As Sukow could not swim, it is believed that he fell from the boat first and Gramley in attempting to save his companion was dragged from the boat and drowned. The body was on the southwest side of the lake at a point directly east and on the opposite side from where the boat was discovered. The deceased was the only child of Mrs. K. H. Gramley, of Westwood. An aunt, Mrs. Frank Stevenson and a cousin, Frank Stevenson, of Westwood, are the only relatives in this part of the country. Gramley was aged 23 years. Lassen Mail (5:3) We erred last week in stating that Sheriff Sharp was a visitor in Cedarville; we regret to heat that he is ill and has been unable to leave his home for the past month on account of an attack of flu and complications. Frank Powers of Eagleville was taken to Alturas last weekend for an x-ray of his leg, which was badly bruised. Letta Mueller of Shasta City arrived here yesterday to spend a short time visiting with her brother, O. D. Van Norman. OBITUARY OF Mrs. CATHERINE SHARP Mrs. Catherine Sharp, aged 89 years, 1 month and 10 days passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Mary Cloud, April 8th, 1931, where she has made her home since the death of her husband, twelve years ago. She was born in Crawford County, Illinois, in 1841 and crossed the plains in 1859. They lived in a mining town, near Oroville, Cal., before coming to Cedarville in 1873. She leaves to mourn her loss three daughters and two sons, Mrs. Mary Cloud, Mrs. Sarah Wamack, Mrs. Suzie Vernon, John C. Sharp and Jake Sharp. She also leaves a number of grandchildren and great grandchildren. Her funeral was held Thursday afternoon from the Cedarville M. E. Church. (8:5) APRIL 22, 1931 TRIBUNE PUBLISHER GETS MARRIED The Lake County Tribune reports the marriage of its associate editor, Glen H. Charles to Miss Merle Reed, popular New Pine Creek girl at Portland last Wednesday afternoon. Both young people are from New Pine Creek and the bride has been engaged in nursing in Lakeview. She is the daughter of Mrs. Bird Wade. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. L. B. Charles. Surprise Valley friends extend congratulations. LAKE CITY PASTOR LEAVES Lake City, Cal.: April 14: - Rev. Tankersley left Tuesday afternoon for Bell, Calif., to join his family. He is suffering from nervous trouble caused from the late war. He will be greatly missed by his Church, as he was an able and learned Bible student; but health can not be ignored. The best wishes of his numerous friends are his with the hope that the lower altitude may be beneficial to him in a short time. WILL BOUND OVER FOR TRIAL Alturas, Cal., April 15, - the preliminary hearing of Lee Wills, who is charged with involuntary manslaughter following the death of Nora Harris, an Indian woman, after a drinking bout in which she, Wills and some others were engaged was held before Judge Armstrong Saturday and the accused was bound over for trial in the Superior Court. It is alleged that Wills furnished the liquor, which was imbibed by the party. The defendant offered no testimony so only the state’s side of the case was heard. There appeared to be some question as to the cause of the woman’s death. Whether the state has other and stronger testimony in reserve is not known. Oscar Gibbons is defending Wills. Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Strotts and grandson, Boyd Herren, motored to Bieber last Sunday and spent the day visiting with Mr. and Mrs. George Penland of that place. Lawrence Herren and wife were in from Vya Monday. Charlie Bogart of Michigan is here this week visiting with his mother, Mrs. H. O. Hughes of this place. APRIL 29TH, 1931 DR. GEORGE KOBER PASSES Word was received last Friday of the death of Dr. George M. Kober at his home in Washington, D. C. Dr. Kober has served as President of the American Medical Association, of Georgetown University and of the Tuberculosis Association. Dr. Kober was an uncle of Henry Kober, of Fort Bidwell, Cal., who is one of the directors of the Modoc County Bank. He had been in poor health for sometime, but was thought to be improving of late. The deceased was well known in the valley and highly esteemed. He was physician and surgeon for the U. S. troops stationed at Fort Bidwell in the 80’s. he was the first master of Northeast Masonic Lodge, No. 266. Since leaving Modoc, he had achieved many honors among his associates in the medical profession. (1:5) ED. DAVIS GOES TO SAN FRANCISCO FOR OPERATION Ed Davis left Tuesday for San Francisco, where he will go to the University hospital for treatment of his leg. Last December, Mr. Davis had a horse fall with him, breaking his left leg in three places. The middle break at this time is causing him trouble and he was advised by Dr. Kennedy to go to this hospital for treatment. Mr. and Mrs. Claude Heard, of Gerlach arrived here Tuesday from Sacramento, where Mrs. Heard recently underwent an operation. Mrs. Heard will remain in Surprise visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Stiner, of Lake City, while she is convalescing. Born at Lake City, Cal., to Mr. and Mrs. John Vernon, a daughter (no date given). Cass Hays, of Lake City, is reported seriously ill this week. Mrs. Arthur Dunn, of Paisley, Ore., is here visiting with her sister, Mrs. Harry Wilson, of this place. Corvin Vinyard recently suffered a fractured collarbone by falling from a swing at the grammar school. He is getting along nicely and will soon remove the bandages. Oscar Barnum, Forest Ranger of the South Warner District for the past six years, left last weekend for Fall River Mills, where he will take up his duties as Ranger of the Shasta Division. His many friends here regret his departure. ~~~~~~ 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.

Beverly Richards Flournoy Beverly Jane Richards Flournoy died July 13, 2005 in Reno, Nevada, at the age of 81 1/2 years, at her daughter and son-in-law's home. She was diagnosed with lung cancer in May of 2002, but had continued fairly well and moderately active until July 7 when she began a serious state of decline. The end came peacefully 6 days later at about 10:30 PM. Beverly was born in Oroville, California February 20, 1924, to Leona Trimble Richards and Thomas H. Richards at the hospital near her grandmother Lucy A. Richards' home on Wilcox Avenue. Her father was working at the time for E Clemens Horst managing a cannery in Wheatland, California. The family moved to Sacramento in December 1931. Her father went into business with Pete and Henry Bercut and they bought out the faltering California Co-Op Production Cannery and formed the Bercut-Richards Packing Co. which continued in the family under his management until November of 1968. During some summers, Beverly worked as a switchboard operator at the cannery. She attended David Lubin grammar school through 6th grade. She then attended Kit Carson Junior High School at 55th and M Streets, and McClatchy High School, where she graduated with the class of 1942. She began studies at Stanford University in the fall of 1942 majoring in biological sciences. She was a nurses' aide and took some nursing courses; she also sang in the Stanford Musical Production Department. She was a member of the Tri-Delta sorority. It was at Stanford that she met Mead Kibbey also of Sacramento, and they were married in November of 1944. To this union, one son Rodney was born June 7th 1947. Mead and Beverly moved back to Sacramento, where he was a partner in the lumber business with his father-in-law, Tom Richards, Sr. Mead and Beverly were divorced in the fall of 1948. Beverly worked part time at the Travis Air Force Base hospital from 1944 to 1952. She was also a member of the Junior League of Sacramento. The Richards family attended the Pioneer Congregational Church on L Street where Beverly often sang in the choir. She had a firm belief in God and accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior at an early age. Beverly met Warren Flournoy of Likely, California in October 1951 while he was visiting her brother Tommie Richards, with whom he had been stationed in the US and France during WW II. Beverly and Warren were married in Sacramento March 14th, 1953 at her parent's home at 1317 11th Avenue. Warren, Beverly, and Rodney moved to the ranch at Jess Valley April 9th 1953, and shortly after that Warren adopted Rodney into the Flournoy family. Remote Jess Valley was a big change from Sacramento. Beverly learned to drive in mud and snow, as the road from Likely was not paved until 1963. She performed duties of ranch cook at times during the 10 years they lived in Jess Valley. Claudia Lizanne Flournoy was born to Warren and Beverly August 18th, 1954 in Sacramento. Beverly and Warren built their present home north of Likely in 1963, and moved in September of that year. Beverly tended to the ranch bookkeeping with Warren's guidance and stayed busy being a good mother, homemaker, and helping people in need. Warren and Beverly made a very gradual retirement from management of the ranch but still helped with decisions and guidance to the present time. Beverly is survived by her husband Warren of 52 years, their children Rod and Claudia, son-in-law Roy MacKintosh and grandson Gregory Warren MacKintosh, her brother Tommie Richards of Sacramento, and many nieces, nephews, and dear friends for whom she cared very much. Services by Dr. Ben Zandstra were held at the Federated Church in Alturas on Monday, July 18 at 1 p.m., followed by interment at the Likely Cemetery. The family suggests donations in Beverly's memory be made to Likely Fire Department, PO Box 515, Likely CA 96116 or South Fork Elementary School, PO Box 115, Likely CA 96116 or to Likely Community Church c/o John Abbott, PO Box 535, Likely CA 96116. Patrick Shawn Elliott Patrick Shawn Elliott was born in Carson City, Nevada on November 13, 1964 to Rita and Mervin Elliott. He was the youngest of four siblings: Michael, Debbie and Cindy. From a young age, Patrick had a passionate connection with the outdoors. He spent several years living in remote regions of Alaska. He loved pre-Civil War history and focused that interest into replicating the period by creating black powder rifles, beadwork, hide tanning, knife making and painting. As an artist, he was known as "Lone Wolf." His artistry will be passed on to his children through the many beautiful things he made. Patrick had six children. His adult children are Angelina Nelson, 20, of Alturas, who gave him four grandchildren and his son, Simmeron Elliott, 18, of San Diego. Patrick and his wife, Emilee have four beautiful children, Isak, 8, Makayla, 7, Gerimiah, 6, and Hanah, 3. Patrick and Emilee Dender were married in Sacramento, CA on Nov. 17, 1997 and moved to Alturas in 1998. His "babies" will have memories of long walks through the woods, throwing rocks in the creek, and tickle fights together. His children were the light of his life. Patrick passed away on July 14, 2005 in Alturas. Pastor Destry Campbell conducted services at Kerr Mortuary, Alturas, CA on July 20 at 11 a.m. His mother Rita Elliott of Sacramento and his father Mervin Elliott of Mariposa, CA, also survive him. His memory will live in the hearts of his children and grandchildren. "We love you Daddy." Mary Elizabeth Heughen Alturas resident Mary Elizabeth Hellin Whitehead Heughen passed May 31, 2005 at her daughter's home in Orange, CA with family at her side. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hellin on August 26, 1920 in Des Moines, Iowa, Mrs. Heughen had made Alturas her home since 1979. Mary lived in DesMoines on a farm just outside Slater with her mother and father and half-sister Floy Ann from her father's previous marriage. She also had an older brother who died as an infant. The family moved to California in April 1924 where they built their home in Long Beach. She graduated as a straight A student from Polytechnic High School in June 1938, Long Beach. She continued her education at Reno School of Beauty, where she graduated at the top of her class as a cosmetologist. December 1938, she married Robert George Whitehead in Long Beach. They moved to New York where Robert attended Navy Machinist Mate School. Her daughter Roberta was born on May 9, 1940 on the waiting room couch at Brooklyn Naval Hospital. When Robert was transferred to the USS Arizona in Honolulu, Hawaii, Mary lived in naval base housing. In October 1941, she was sent to Long Beach on a troop transport, and lived with her parents. Her son Charles Robert Whitehead was born November 17, 1941. Pearl Harbor was bombed three weeks later. During the war, Mary drove a truck at the Naval Shipyard for Western Pipe and Steel. After the war, she bought her home in Lakewood, CA, where she remained until her divorce. In the mid-1940s, Mary returned to Long Beach until 1948, and worked as a Forest Ranger at the Mule Peak lookout station in Hot Springs, CA. In the early 1950s she joined the Women's City Order of Eastern Star. She organized the "Miles of Pennies" fund drive. She was also active in Girl and Boy Scouts and Campfire Girls. In September 1956, she married Gordon Heughen, who was in the Navy. In 1960, Gordon was stationed in Japan. During her stay in Japan she met her life-long friend Doris Chinn who also lives in Alturas. Mary returned to San Diego until 1979, when she and Gordon moved to Alturas. Mrs. Heughen represented Stanley, Watkins, Shaklee, and Tupperware before 1982, then began as an Avon representative. and received many awards including the Spirit of Avon award, President's Club awards. She enjoyed her sales work very much and loved all her customers. She joined TOPS (Taking Off Pounds Sensibly) in 1954, and was a dedicated member, advancing to KOPS (Keeping Off Pounds Sensibly) and served as president for Tops and Kops and weight recorder for 10 years. She was also an active life member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Disabled American Veterans and American Legion Auxiliaries in Alturas. She was an ALA President and formed a Cancer Support Group in Alturas after she suffered from breast cancer in 1989. Mrs. Heughen was a member of Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served in the Relief Society. She was loved and loved her many friends. She is survived by her husband of 48 years, Gordon Heughen of Alturas, CA; daughter Roberta Jorden; son Charles Whitehead, nine grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren. A Service of Memory was held June 3 at 3 p.m. graveside at Sheltering Trees, Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Cypress, CA. Joshua John Merkle Services for Joshua John Merkle of Alturas, will be held Friday, July 22 at 1 p.m. at Christian Life Assembly, 225 West B Street, Alturas. Pastor John Pierce will give the service, with a graveside service to follow. Joshua John Merkle was born August 7, 1986, in Carmichael, CA. He grew up in Alturas where he made many dear friends. He came up through the Alturas school system and graduated from Alturas Community High School in January of 2004. Growing up he enjoyed snowboarding, watching movies, spending time with his friends and was an avid baseball player throughout his young years and played on All Star teams. He attained his Eagle Scout status while he was a member of Scout Troop 56 in Alturas. After high school, he attended Decor College in Atlanta, Georgia, where he studied construction, before returning to Alturas. He spent many, many hours working on his Chevy Nova that still didn't run. Joshua was kind, respectful and enjoyable to be around. He was a handsome young man who was taken from his friends and family too early. He will be profoundly missed. Joshua John Merkle died of natural causes on Saturday, July 16, 2005 in Alturas, CA. He was almost 19. Joshua is survived by his mother Peggy Clevinger and step-father John Clevinger of Alturas, CA; father John Merkle of Sacramento, CA; sisters Jennifer Merkle of Montana; Krystle and Tanya Clevinger, Alturas; brothers James Alexander, Alturas; Tyler Merkle, Sacramento; grandmother Dolores Vaughn, Santa Maria, CA; nephew Zander Stephens of Montana; aunts Sandi Alexander, Alturas; Debbie Alexander, Sacramento; Kathy Stevens, Sacramento; Melissa Gallardo, Alturas; Carolyn Merkle, Sacramento; Dorothy Durda, Wyoming; girlfriend Tammy Mobley; step-son Jonathan; uncle Johnny Gallardo, Alturas; cousins Brandon, Summer and Bobbie Stevens of Sacramento; Rachel Konarz, Sacramento; Nathan, Heather, Amanda and Amber Gallardo, all of Alturas, CA; great aunt Phyllis Jewett of Santa Maria; great aunts and uncles Phillip and Mae Readyhough, Santa Maria and Jim and Evelyn Readyhough, Los Olivos, CA. Memorial donations may be directed to the Modoc Aquatic Center, or to Joshua's family at 501 East 11th St., Alturas. John Lair Gentry Long-time resident John Lair Gentry passed away July 17, 2005 in Cedarville, CA. Mr. Gentry was 89 and had lived the majority of his life as a New Pine Creek resident. He was born in New Pine Creek, OR on October 11, 1915, and graduated from high school in Lakeview, OR. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy on December 29, 1941, and was a Carpenter Mate 3rd Class during World War II. He served in the South Pacific and received his discharge on November 4, 1945. He later worked as a mill worker in lumber mills throughout Modoc and Lake Counties and for a time on the coast. He worked at the Willow Ranch Mill and retired from Lakeview Lumber Products. Mr. Gentry was proud of the fact that he was a lifetime member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. After he retired, he enjoyed daily walks. He moved to Cedarville in 1990 to be closer to his daughter Lynne and her husband Jerry Minto. His wife Gladys Cooper (Vincent) Gentry preceded him in death on January 21, 2003. Mr. Gentry is survived by his daughter Lynne and son-in-law Jerry Minto of Cedarville, CA; step-son Jim Cooper and daughter-in-law Ginny of Albany OR; stepson Richard Cooper and daughter-in-law Kay of Spokane, WA; brother Layton Gentry of New Pine Creek, OR; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Services were held Wednesday, July 20 at 10 a.m. with Dr. Ben Zandstra conducting the service at graveside at the New Pine Creek Cemetery. Donations in Mr. Gentry's memory may be directed to the Surprise Valley Community Hospital, P.O. Box 246, Cedarville, CA 96104. Janet Mae Read A memorial service for Modoc Joint Unified School District teacher Janet Mae Read will be held on Saturday, July 23 at 10:30 a.m. at Christian Life Assembly, 225 West B Street, Alturas. A time of fellowship will follow at the church hall. Pastor Pierce will conduct the service. Mrs. Read, an Alturas resident since January 1, 1978, enjoyed her work in the classroom as an English and Drama teacher at Modoc High School for 14 years, where she also directed numerous plays and dessert theaters. She loved it when a student fell in love with reading. Until June of last year, when her health forced her to unexpectedly leave her classroom, she had taught English and Reading at Modoc Middle School for 13 years. Mrs. Read was the lead in writing and worked tirelessly on the application which moved Modoc Middle School to receive the Distinguished School Award. Mrs. Read was 58, when she peacefully passed away in Oroville, CA on June 30, 2005. Born to John Clinton Cloyd and Helen Fern Cloyd on February 20, 1947, in Susanville, CA., she graduated from Chico Senior High in Chico and earned her Bachelor of Arts degree and Lifetime Teaching Credential from Chico State College in Chico, CA. While there, she performed with the Readers Theater. In later years, she enjoyed bringing out the acting skills in her own students, helping them to discover more about themselves and build their confidence. "She thanks the wonderful parents who entrusted their children to her," expresses her husband. She and Dick Read were married in Chico on April 6, 1973 and moved to Alturas in 1978. Best friends and partners, Janet and Dick also had a mutual passion for working in their yard. They were honored when their flower gardens were voted as the Yard of the Month winner from the Alturas Chamber of Commerce and Alturas Garden Club, one summer. Mrs. Read loved her cats, and was also passionate about travel and visiting the ocean. She loved to shop and made lasting memories through scrapbooking, much to the appreciation of her family. She was a member of Christian Life Assembly Church in Alturas. She is survived by her husband Dick Read of Alturas, CA; son John Read of Chico, CA; daughter Rachel Long and son-in-law Mike Long of Oroville, CA; grandchildren Justin and Michele Read of Chico; Buddy and Girly of Alturas. Interment was at Glen Oaks Memorial Park in Chico, CA July 5 with her family in attendance. Memorial donations may be directed to a charity of the donor's choice. Helen Jean DuBose Alturas resident Helen Jean DuBose passed away on July 8, 2005, at the age of 77 at her home in California Pines. Born Helen Jean Turner on October 19, 1927 in Salt Lake City, Utah, she spent her childhood there before moving to San Diego, Calif. She met and married Leslie DuBose in 1959 in San Diego. They traveled extensively while her husband was in the Navy. She also was an adept portrait touch-up artist and enjoyed her field of work with a Garden Grove company. The DuBose retired to Modoc County in 1978, where they made their home at California Pines. Mrs. DuBose had a "kind, big heart" and loved spending a lot of time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She enjoyed working in her flower garden and was a staunch member of the Modoc County Democratic Committee. She served on the Grand Jury, was an avid bowler and a member of TOPS. She was a devoted and loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She is survived by her husband Leslie DuBose of Alturas; children Brent and Jody Parkin, Alturas; Daria Higginbotham, Alturas, and Shelley and Pat Patterson of Alturas; sisters, Muriel Harold of San Diego; Betty Beauchart of Southern California; Carol Gray of Salt Lake City, Utah; Margie Campbell of San Diego; grandchildren Angie and Steve Wheeler, Sam Higginbotham of Huntington Beach; Buffie and Saul Rivera of West Covina; Stacy and Ted Lowden of Alturas; John Brook Parkin of Alturas; Michele an Dube McCall of Reno, NV; Zane and Brandy Parkin; Adrianne and Doug Dickie, Rachael and Danny. Great-grandchildren: Jessica, Stephanie, Mariah, Aaron, Keirsten, C.J. Blake, Morgan, Benjamin, Adam, Ruby, Adrian, Hanna, Tyler; sister-in-law Doris Burns, nephew Chuck, wife Pam and children Kim, Chuck and Christy Burns of Corsicana, Texas; nephews Jack and wife Phylis Burns, Jack Jr., Tom and Tim Burns of Bastrop, Texas. She was loved deeply by her husband, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She will be missed dearly. Private family memorial services will be held at her home on Saturday, July 23, 2005. Memorial donations may be directed to the Democratic Central Committee or to the fight against breast cancer. ~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Modoc County, California "The Last Frontier" www.rh2o.com/modoc --- Our outgoing mail is checked by avast! AntiVirus. Avast! Is Free To Home Users.

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Lakeview, Oregon is sponsoring "A Celebration of Heritage" on Saturday July 23, 2005 form 11:00 am until 5:00 pm. The instructors are from Grants Pass, Oregon, and experts in the field of genealogy. Also, during the day Ancestor Heritage items displayed. Joining in this day of celebrating will be the Daughters of the American Revolution, the Schminck Memorial Museum, Lake County Museum and the Lake County Historical Society. There will also be demonstration tables on scrap-booking, on how to begin your own personal journal. Samples will be displayed. And, all this is for FREE!!!!!! 11 to 12: Room 1 -- Getting Started Room 2 -- PAF Basics Room 3 -- PAF Insight--Overview 12 to 1: Lunch Break---on your own. 1 to 1:55 Room 1 -- U. S. Census Room 2 -- PAF Advanced 2 to 2:55 Room 1 -- Brick Walls Room 2 -- PAF Insight--IGI. 3 to 3:55 Room 1 -- Organizing Your Genealogy Room 2 -- Family Search.Org 4 to 5 Room 1 -- WWI Draft Reg. Room 2 Question and Answer --probably in the form of a panel. For the evening ---even more!!!!!!! Pioneer Day will begin at 4:00 pm...adult chorus, children's chorus, VFW Flag presentation....and food!!!!! Crafts. Activities...... The Old Time Fiddlers will entertain with their special brand of music. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- If anyone has any questions---just e-mail me. Diane

I have been on the list as well as Norcal and Socal a long time, not much in the line of help, I keep looking for some one to post something - maybe researching my lines. I am still looking for answers and clues. Dan M ----- Original Message ----- From: "Dan M" <wb@wvi.com> To: <CAMODOC-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, July 04, 2005 11:10 AM Subject: Re: [CAMODOC] Modoc County And Matney > Since I know my people were prevalent in the Alturas area and Modoc / > Siskiyou / and / Tulare counties I was hoping any one seeing any thing could > let us know. > We are handicapped and cant afford to travel or pay for people to do > special research, but if you see something it would be nice to know. > One thing I would like is a copy of Walter J Matney water rights from > the first land record book, I have the one on the Hotel sales thanks Tim P / > I was also wondering what I could find out about the Daniels ranch when the > story says the Indians walked up while Matney was plowing and took the > horses, like to know more about this and any verbal history. > I know Walter J Matney was in Alturas area in 1873 and most likely > active with the Modocs as was Sam K Matney but we can not find how he died, > or where, also we cant find any burial places for him or Julia m. Hiram C > Rowe. > I would like to find out any thing that is * not on the web* as we have > all that, but 99% of all History or genealogy may never get to the web, it > will lie infront of personal researchers like me who go to their libraries > and genealogy centers. > Thanks for reading this. > Dan Matney > > > > ============================== > Search Family and Local Histories for stories about your family and the > areas they lived. Over 85 million names added in the last 12 months. > Learn more: http://www.ancestry.com/s13966/rd.ashx

Hello Everyone, This is just a quick note to let you know that I am back on CAMODOC after my open heart surgery, which was done in March of this year. I am doing better, though the recovery has been long and hard. I am able to do more research now so am signing back on to some of my old lists. I will send one of the lines that I was contacted about recently. For more information contact: woolies@icehouse.net (Kathy) This is information that I sent her on the lines that she was interested in. census information on ancestry.com, I find: Jesse M. Vulgamore age 79 b. Mar. 1821 in OH, Widower, Farm Laborer. He is living with the Washburn family in North Brownsville, Linn, OR. Apparently Mary Jane Tucker died earlier than 1904? In the 1880 Census which you can find for free on familysearch.org, he is listed with wife and family in Springfield, Lane, OR. The spelling of the name is Verlgavmore. Information says that he and M.J. Tucker were married in Linn Co. OR. Checking for Tucker, Vulgamore/Volgamore, Nettleton In Paisley Cem., I find: Truman Tucker Rosa Drumm Tucker William H. Tucker Let me know if you want the dates etc. for these Tuckers. In the Marriage Records 1875-1895 for Lake Co., OR, I find: John Simmons age 21 and Mary F. Tucker age 18 married May 8, 1878. In Marriage Records 1895-1909 Lake Co. I find: Ora Vulgamore (age 20) married Laurence Gallagher (age 24) June 13, 1901. Wit: Miss Nettie Vinyard and Elmer Reed at Miss Vinyard's home, by Rev. W.H. Vinyard. I have information in my files on Nettie Vineyard and the Vineyard family if that interests you. I also list an Elmer Reed. Not sure if it is the same one. Nettie was also a teacher in Lake Co. William Tucker married Rosie Drumm 26 Nov. 1896. Wit: T.C. Blair and C.E. Campbell by Eldon M. Brattain, County Judge, Place: John Drumm This couple is listed as buried in Paisley Cem. above. Growth of Lake Co. Book The only one of your names which appeared in this book was information about a Mr. Tucker of Ashland who was head teacher in 1973-1974. New Pine Creek Cem. Boy Nettleton 1896-1901 Peter Nettleton died 1899, no birth date No Tuckers, Volgamore listed The cemetery was established in 1904 and there are a lot of "unknown" people listed in the cemetery. There are some Gallaghers listed. Joyce in CA http://www.geocities.com

In a message dated 7/16/2005 8:51:03 AM Pacific Daylight Time, timipurdy@citlink.net writes: This was recently posted on CALassen and maybe of interest to some. Roma Summers Reavis was the daughter of Perry & Lillian Summers and is buried in the Hillside Cemetery near Bieber. Hello: I found these folks in the CA death index & I'm trying to locate a cemetery name for the following who should be buried in LassenCnty. Does anyone have access to cemetery index info? Roma Summers Reavis (1894-05 Jan 1977) I would love to get obits/death notices if they are available; they may list the cemetery name & hopefully family members. Any help would be greatly appreciated-willing to share info abt Betts family connection. Thanks Dianna ====== Hi Tim, I might be able to help Diana, but I would need her email address. Ken T.

This was recently posted on CALassen and maybe of interest to some. Roma Summers Reavis was the daughter of Perry & Lillian Summers and is buried in the Hillside Cemetery near Bieber. Hello: I found these folks in the CA death index & I'm trying to locate a cemetery name for the following who should be buried in LassenCnty. Does anyone have access to cemetery index info? Roma Summers Reavis (1894-05 Jan 1977) I would love to get obits/death notices if they are available; they may list the cemetery name & hopefully family members. Any help would be greatly appreciated-willing to share info abt Betts family connection. Thanks Dianna

I would like to find information about Virginia [nee Bouchard] Tell. She was born in Aug 1905 in Minnesota. Died on 7 Feb 1972 in San Francisco, and buried 18 Feb 1972 in Evergreen Cemetery in Colorado Springs. Her parents, Arthur J. and Marie A. Bouchard, are also buried there at Evergreen. I wrote to the Pikes Peak gen. Soc. and they evidently couldn't find any information about this family. I found them in the 1910 Minnesota census, but haven't been able to track them in Colorado censuses. I also contacted the cemetery and they don't have any burial records except dates and lot numbers. I am related to the Tell family and I can't figure out Virginia's connection to my family. Any suggestions? Thanks, Sue Rezek

SURPRISE VALLEY RECORD – CEDARVILLE, MODOC COUNTY, CAL. MARCH 4TH, 1931 OBSEQUIES OF A. L. PAGE A. L. Page passed away at Yuba City, Cal., February 28, 1931. He was born at Leaventon, MO., May 26, 1843, being aged 87 years, 9 months and 2 days. He was married to Sarah A. Hazlip in 1863. Came to Goose Lake Valley in 1875 and a year later came to this valley, where he resided until about nine years ago, when he went to Yuba City and made his home with his son Charles and family until his death. He is survived by nine children, six of whom were present at his funeral, which was held Tuesday P. M. from the Methodist Church and conducted by the pastor, Rev. Virgil A. Vinyard, assisted by members of the Odd Fellows’ Lodge; the remains were interred in the Masonic cemetery. He was engaged in stock raising and farming during his active years. The children present at his funeral were Mrs. Mary Perry, of this place; John Page, of Alturas, Cal.; Mrs. M. A. Fosse, of Oakland, Cal.; Charles and Joe Page, of Yuba City and Mode Page, of Medford, Ore., besides a large number of friends, who extend sympathy to the family in the death of their father. (1:2) Mrs. Harold Finmand, of Eagleville, was taken to Alturas Monday for an appendicitis operation, which Dr. Kennedy performed and she is reported doing nicely. Born at the Hospital in Alturas, Cal., February 25, 1931, to Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Pollock, of this place, a daughter – Karen Joyce Pollock. Mother and babe are doing nicely; but Kenneth is hardly responsible for anything he may do these days. Congratulations. WIDOW SEEKS COMPENSATION FOR HUSBAND A hearing was conducted at the city hall in a proceeding in which Mrs. Sam Bohn at Corvallis, Oregon seeks to recover compensation for the death of her husband last spring in Modoc County from the effects of tick fever. The facts are disclosed by the testimony were that Bohn went to work for Jesse Parman of Surprise Valley in his sheep camp about the middle of April and quit about a month later. That when he started to work he was in apparent good health but that when he quit he was a very sick man. Dr. Kennedy of Cedarville, who was called upon to treat Bohn testified that the disease was tick fever, that he was familiar with it being called upon to treat eight to ten cases on an average each year. After the man quit, he was brought to Eagleville, where he spent three or four days at the hotel. Those who were in attendance upon him there gave evidence that ticks were taken from his body at that time. From Eagleville Bohn proceeded to his home in Corvallis. He reached home on May 23 and died on the 28th. Mr. Parman carried employers’ liability insurance in the state compensation fund and recovery is sought from it. So far, as could be judged from the questions which were asked by the attorney representing the Fund, the defense would seem to be that Bohn aggravated his condition by taking the trip home when seriously ill and that he was guilty of willful negligence in doing to a sheep camp known to be infected without taking inoculation which is given to prevent tick fever. District Attorney sharp represented Mrs. Bohn at the hearing. – Plaindealer Frank Lorenz and Wife returned from Davis last Friday where they had been to attend the funeral of Frank’s father. Samuel Darst, Sr., of Lake City left for Reno last Thursday to consult an eye specialist. Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Cramton returned last week from Rochester, Minnesota, where Mrs. Cramton underwent medical treatment at the Mayo Bros. Hospital. William Rinehart and wife, of Denio, Ore., were in Cedarville a few days last week attending to business. MARCH 11, 1931 We made a mistake in last week’s issue in the obituary of the late Mr. A. L. Page; we should have said that Rev. Vinyard had charge of the funeral services and Rev. J. H. Westervelt, former pastor of the M. E. Church, preached the funeral sermon. INDIAN PAINTING FOUND ALONG NEW HIWAY One of the most isolated spots in Lake County is that of the country at the base of Abert rim, east of Abert Lake and north of Poison Creek, which has its source high on the rim and runs into Abert Lake basin. Inaccessible except on horseback or on foot, relatively few people of the county have ever visited the remote spot. With the opening of the Lakeview-Burns Highway, this area will no doubt form a most interesting point to travelers and to the people of the county as well. Crews working on the survey report most interesting findings along the east shore of the lake at this point. Parts of old wagons, Indian relics and paintings are to be found in the area and with the men at work have not had the opportunity to make a search of the area, it is thought that a careful hunt over the ground may establish the truth or fiction of the story of the massacre of emigrants at the top of the rim in an Indian attack following, which the Indians are said to have pushed the wagons over the rim. Indian paintings on rocks some two miles north of Poison Creek have aroused some interest among the survey crews. One of these appears to be the picture of two lizards, side by side and others are of similar nature. The great age of these paintings is evident and might even date from a race prior to that of the Indian. – Lakeview Examiner L. B. Walts arrived home last Friday after spending two weeks in Reno, where he went to take his wife for medical treatment. Mrs. Walts is reported convalescing and will soon be able to return home. A man who was coming in from Winnemucca last week got off the road and got stuck in the adobe. He left the Ford roadster, saying it would be cheaper to buy another one just like it than to have someone come from Cedarville to rescue the machine. Mr. and Mrs. James F. Poore are expected home from Los Angeles first of this coming week. We are informed that Mrs. Poore is somewhat improved in health. MARCH 18, 1931 Carolyn, small daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Walcott is reported ill with pneumonia this week. MEMORIES Girt about with rugged mountains, A wild beauty all its own; Frosty air and steaming hot springs; God, not man, worked here alone. Early morning sees the promise Of a glorious, golden day; Eastern sky with brilliant colors, Across the valley, a silver ray. Life giving air as pure as Heaven Sweeps down from snow-clad hills; Towering pines reach toward the sky blue, At the feet the trickling rills. Shadows creeping down the hillsides; Houses stand within the gloom, While across the narrow valley, View, as of a lighted room. Blue sky turns gray, the colors fade, The tang of sage brush on the air, Evening star poised on mountain rim; The day is gone that was so fair. Comes the new day, but storm king reigns; Pines dark as night against the sky; Snow pure and white, a gift to man, O’er hill and vale like a mantle lie. Storms cease – moonlight on the snow, Brown boys haul sleds up snowy rise. A rare beauty on a winter night, Is the Valley of Surprise. - Nellie Austin Shoemaker LONG VALLEY NEWS ITEMS Jesse Hapgood returned to Calcutta, after spending the winter in Surprise with his family. Merve Toney, of Board Corrals, is sowing several acres of rye. Bert Kemble is now a stern old bachelor, as his wife and daughter, Eunice are staying in town. Mrs. Lester Mason returned home after spending the winter in Mosquito Valley, where her daughter was attending school. Mrs. Earl Rinehart and daughter, Dolores, is visiting at the Fred Hill home for a couple of weeks. BIRTHDAY PARTY A Birthday Party was given at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Sharp in the evening of Friday, February 13th, in honor of Mrs. Fred Stanley’s birthday. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Fred Stanley and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Sharp, Mr. and Mrs. john Sharp, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hill and daughter, Maxine and Mrs. Earl Rinehart and daughter. A delicious supper was served and a most delightful evening was spent in card playing. HARRIS GETS ASSOCIATION REWARD True to its word in regard to the reward offered by the California Cattlemen’s Association in the amount of $500, to be paid to anyone for information leading to the arrest and conviction of cattle rustlers. Recently, W. N. Harris, of Willow Ranch, has received a reward for this amount from the association for the information leading to the arrest and conviction of Everett Royce, who was found guilty of the crime. AL BATY MEETS WITH ACCIDENT Last week while taking cattle to the summer range in Nevada, A. L. Baty narrowly escaped a tragic accident when his horse which he was riding started to turn an animal back into the herd, jumped over a sage brush and landed on the other side with both feet in a badger hole, causing both rider and horse to go down. The horse rolled over on Al, crushing and pinning him underneath for a few seconds. He was knocked unconscious for a time but soon rallied and was able to continue with the drive, which had nearly been reached, where the stock was to be turned out. We recall several accidents, which have resulted fatally that happened in the same manner to some of our cowboys. Al is one of those tough old cowboys and it takes a mighty hard knock to down him; he is able to be around but is pretty sore and stiff but suffered no broken bones, fortunately. Pedro Seminario entertained a number of his friends in honor of his birthday, which falls on St. Patrick’s Day. All present enjoyed a huge supper prepared for the occasion by Mrs. Seminario. Married at Lakeview, Oregon last Sunday, March the 15th, 1931, Edward Rinehart and Miss Lucy Prewitt, of Vya, Nevada. Their many friends congratulate them and wish them happy and prosperity. In another column will be found a poem composed by Mrs. Nellie Austin Shoemaker, entitled "Memories" which she says "are among the memory pictures I have and always shall, of the valley I learned to love during our residence when we were the missionaries for the Reservation. Have pleasant memories of the people of Cedarville, whom I have met in Eastern Star and Rebekah circles." Claude Monchamp, who has been in Concord, Contra Costa County, for the past five months, arrived home last Sunday to take charge of his ranch, east of town. During the past week Alturas Grammar School has been closed due to a flu epidemic among the children. Over one hundred and twenty-eight pupils out of three hundred and sixteen were absent from school on account of the disease. Mr. and Mrs. James F. Poore returned from Los Angeles last Saturday. Mrs. Poore is reported much improved in health. Within a short time a number of Modoc residents will make application for their naturalization papers to become citizens of the United States. Among those from this valley are Mr. and Mrs. Otto Dashner, of Eagleville. Mrs. Mary Prewitt and Miss Lucy Prewitt are in from their Nevada home this week. The former is suffering from a case of intestinal flu. Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Bush left for San Jose last Thursday, where they will visit their children, who reside there. MARCH 25, 1931 Mrs. Carrie Wood is reported among those on the sick list this week. MARX LAUER ANSWERS CALL Marx Lauer, pioneer merchant of Alturas passed away at his home at that place yesterday morning at the age of sixty-four years. He had been ill for sometime with intestinal flu and suffered a relapse. He is well known throughout the county, having spent fifty years of his life in this section of the state. His many friends deeply regret to hear of his passing. (1:3) TWO BOYS DROWN IN LASSEN LAKE NEAR WESTWOOD Charles Sockow and Humphery Granley of Westwood were drowned in the Hamilton Reservoir, two miles south of Westwood Thursday. When the boys did not return in the evening, anxious friends began a search for them. Their boat was found capsized in the center of the lake with one ore still in the lock and the other one missing. The searchers plan to set off explosives in an endeavor of raising the body. (4:4) MRS JANE KERR DIES AFTER LONG ILLNESS After valiantly fighting a losing battle against cancer for several months, Mrs. Jane Thomas Kerr died at her home here in Alturas yesterday. She was 44 years of age at the time of her death. Mrs. Kerr was born in Alturas and this city has been her home ever since her birth. She was the second daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. James Thomas, pioneer residents of Alturas. In February 1906 she was married to LaRue Kerr, of Alturas. She is survived by her husband, her brother, Albert Thomas and her sisters, Mrs. Ada Ballard, Mrs. Laura Lybarger, Mrs. Florence Smith, Miss Frances Thomas and Mrs. Rachel Asher, all of whom are residents of Alturas. (4:4) Vern Parman, of Lake City, who has been in the Colfax hospital for the past year is reported improving in health. WALLS FUNERAL HELD MONDAY Funeral services for Mrs. Thomas Walls, former resident of Alturas and pioneer of northern California and southern Oregon were held Monday from St. Therese’s Church in Fresno, California. Mrs. Walls died Saturday morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. W. Rantzma in Fresno, where she had made her home for the past 15 years. Mrs. Walls was 84 years of age at the time of her death and for last ten years had been in delicate health. She is survived by two sons, T. A. Walls and F. O. Walls and five daughters, Mrs. W. F. Rantzma and Mrs. J. S. McCain, both of Fresno, Mrs. J. L. Shirk, of Klamath Falls and Mrs. M. J. Gloster and Mrs. D. A. Gloster, both of Alturas. Mrs. Walls was born in Ireland and came to the United States at the age of seven years. She lived with her family in Providence, R. I. Until 1872, at which time she came to Idaho as a bride of Thomas Walls, a western pioneer. The couple made their home near Silver City, Idaho, for ten years and then moved to Cedarville, California. At this time, Mr. and Mrs. Walls owned a large ranch in Harney County, Oregon and spent a great deal of their time on this property. After the sale of this property, they moved to Alturas and purchased the property known as the Bowles Meadows, thirty miles north of this city. The couple moved to Stockton in 1912. She later made her home with her daughter of Fresno. (4:6) Born in Cedarville, Cal., March 20, 1931, to Mr. and Mrs. Morris Rosendahl, an ten-pound boy. Born in Cedarville, Cal., March 21, 1931, to Mr. and Mrs. Ray Hunt, (nee Eunice Kimbell) an eight-pound girl. ~~~~~~ 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.

Modoc Picnic Coming The 64th annual Modoc Picnic will be held Sunday, August 7th at Carmichael Park in Carmichael, CA. All Modoc’ers, former Modoc’ers and families are invited to this annual event. This a potluck, so these attending are asked to bring a disk of their choice, their own place settings and their own beverage of choice. Lunch will began at 12 noon or thereabouts. It is advisable to arrive early to have a chance to visit before the group sits down to lunch. Carmichael Park is located at the corner of Fair Oaks Blvd. and Grant Ave. The group will gather at the read of the park, near the playgrounds. Just follow the signs. For further information, please contact Frank Rider at (916) 645-2995 ~~~~~~ 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 9, 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 30, 2005 issue. Looking Back 111 Years Ago – 1894 THE GRANGER sawmill eight miles south of Alturas was destroyed by fire. All of the equipment and lumber stored there went up in flames and should cost the owner, Mr. Stanley, $2,000 in damages…. Miss Anna Williams closed the school at Madeline and it was with fearful eyes that residents there surrendered her to her home at Likely…. Alturas is already thundering with the noise of firecrackers set off by young boys who seem not to realize that such noise making is reserved specifically for the Fourth of July. That day is still several days away and it appears that the town must suffer the noise of a thousand explosions every hour until the celebration is over. 91 Years Ago – 1914 THE ALTURAS Fire ladies have taken over the plans for the July 4 celebration and it promises to he the best ever. Shooting galleries and booths for street attractions have been erected and it’s from these galleries that expenses for the event will be defrayed…. Republicans outnumber Democrats 1,151 to 986 in Modoc County…. The petition to acquire a new Post Office and Forest Service building now has 400 signatures and 1.000 are required before it can be sent to Congressman Raker. Modoc is only asking $25,000 for the building and towns no larger than Alturas are getting much more…. D. H. Lighty is now 89 years old, but he still rides his horse into town (Cedarville) every week or so…. J. U. Gentry has organized a baseball team in New Pine Creek. In their first game with Davis Creek they lost, 16 to 15. When the Carnegie Free Library was built in Alturas, Miss Anna Williams became the librarian. She lived just a vacant field across from our house (in those days there were many vacant fields or lots that we kids used extensively) and she owned the most beautiful Model T Ford that you have ever seen. When she could no longer drive, One of the Dubois boys bought it about 1939 or so, and it quickly deteriorated into a little runabout, that did not last very long. Miss “Annie” arranged for most Alturas kids to read what she selected for them and we liked it too, there was no other choice. She was a tall, spare lady, and was the gentlest, most kind person that you could ever find. She was a fixture in that town until she passed away shortly after WWII began. Hoe to see you all again next week. Ron Morgan .

SURPRISE VALLEY RECORD – CEDARVILLE, MODOC COUNTY, CAL. FEBRUARY 4, 1931 TAKEN BY MISTAKE OR STOLEN Two weeks ago at the A. O. U. W. Card Party at the I.O.O.F hall, Mrs. Thomas Wylie took her wrist watch off and laid it on the window sill in the kitchen. Upon going to look for it the next day, the watch had disappeared. Now, if some one took the watch expecting to return it to her, fearing it might be stolen if left there, or for any reason, they are kindly requested to return it to the owner at once. GEORGE KOBER IN AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENT Attorney B. B. Robinson and P. B. Harris returned home Sunday from a short business trip to the city. They were accompanied by Henry Kober, of Fort Bidwell, as far as Anderson on their return trip, when they were stopped by friends of Mr. Kober’s at that place and informed that his son George, had been seriously injured in an automobile accident Saturday night; he took the bus and returned to the city to be at the bedside of his son, who is at the Oakland Hospital. We have not learned the extent of George’s injuries at this writing. A hearing of the Wallace vs. Wallace divorce case was held yesterday in the Superior Court in Alturas. Tex Shackleford, former resident of this valley and Nevada died at Ago, Arizona, last Thursday. He worked as vaquero on the Miller & Lux ranches in Nevada for sometime. (8:5) We failed to mention in last week’s issue that Mrs. George Sweeney, of Lake City, had the misfortune to slip and fall on the ice and broke her right arm, above the wrist. She was brought to Dr. Kennedy, who set the fracture. FEBRUARY 11,1931 SEVEN OUT OF EVERY FIFTEEN INDIAN PUPILS HAVE TROCOMA Dr. Ullman, an eye specialist, examined the pupils of the Fort Bidwell Indian School recently released the report that seven out of every fifteen Indian children of that institution are afflicted with Trocoma. This disease is very contagious and that fact alone should be sufficient reason for not admitting Indian children as students to the white schools, as the Department has proposed. It would not be long before the disease would be spread in the white schools. INTERESTING ITEMS FROM CITY LAKE A large crowd of relatives and friends attended the funeral of Mr. Porter Heard, in Lake City Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Maggie Wilson of Sacramento, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Heard, of Colusa, Roy Heard, Sheriff of Glenn County, Bud and Fred Heard of Willows, were among the out-of-town relatives. (1:3) Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Reynolds and Alice Dortignac spent Sunday in Lake City. Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Darst, Mr. and Mrs. Laurence Seyferth and Janis Miller, of Lake City received the third and fourth degrees in the Cedar Grange Tuesday night. ORRIN GILL AND BRIDE OF PALO ALTO VISITING HERE Orrin Gill, a native of Surprise valley arrived last week, accompanied by his bride of two days. They are visiting at the home of Orrin’s sister, Mrs. Roy Stanley, of this place. Mrs. gill has been employed on a newspaper in Palo Alto and Orrin is working in Mayfield. This is Orrin’s first visit her in five years. PORTER HEARD ANSWERS LAST CALL This valley was shocked and saddened last Friday afternoon to hear that Porter Heard had passed away at his home in Lake City. His health had not been the best for the past three years and he was quite ill about two weeks ago, but had improved and had done his usual work that day. About four o’clock in the afternoon of that day, he spoke to his daughter, Mrs. Roy Hays, of a severe pain in his chest. He had many admirable qualities; a good neighbor, loved and respected by everyone; a loving husband and father, who will be mourned by relatives and friends of the valley, where he has been at home for nearly one-half century. Porter Heard, who was the second son of the late Kennon G. and Mary Jane Heard, was born in Claeborn Parish, LA, May 27, 1860. He was married to Mary F. Paschel, Dec. 20, 1882, at St. Joe, Texas. With his parents, he crossed the plains from Texas, taking them six months to make the journey with ox teams, arriving in Surprise Valley, Oct. 10, 1833. Since that time he has lived in Lake City until his death, Feb. 6, 1931, being 70 years, 9 months and 21 days of age. His parents and three infant daughters and one brother proceeded him to the grave many years ago. He is survived by his wife and one daughter, Mrs. Roy Heard, three sons, Loyd, Earl and Ray, of Colusa, Cal., nine grandchildren, two sisters, Mrs. Jane Jones, of Lake City and Mrs. Maggie Wilson, of Sacramento; six brothers, T. F. Heard, of Looking Glass, Ore., C. C. Heard, of Medford, Ore., K. G. Heard, of Willows; P. K. Heard, of Fresno, Cal., F. S. and William Heard, of Lake City, Cal. He was converted and united with the Baptist Church in Texas at the age of fourteen years. Funeral services were held at the Baptist Church on Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock, conducted by Elder T. M. Tankersley, the pastor, in which church the departed had held a membership for many years; he was laid to rest in the Lake City cemetery. Those attending the funeral from a distance were K. G. Heard and two sons, Fred and Roy and Mrs. Roy Heard, of Willows, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Heard, of Colusa and Mrs. Maggie Wilson, of Sacramento. (1:4) CLARE HINES DIES SUDDENLY AT LAKEVIEW Clare Hines, cleaner and presser employed at the Matchless Store, died suddenly at about 9:30 o’clock Thursday at his home in Lakeview. He had been ill for a few days but was recovering apparently. He is survived by his widow and two stepchildren. They were former residents of Fort Bidwell. (3:6) MAGGIE MESSNER OF WARNER TAKEN BY DEATH, January 30TH The death of Mrs. Maggie Messner, beloved pioneer of Adel, occurred in this city Friday morning, Jan 30th, at the home of Mrs. John Stein, lifelong friend of the deceased, at which place she had been under treatment for a week or more, after having been taken ill at her home in Adel. She was aged seventy-five years, nine months, and sixteen days. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at Fort Bidwell, the services being conducted by the Eastern Star of that city, of which Order the deceased had been a member for many years. The services were widely attended by former friends of the family, both from Warner Valley and Fort Bidwell. Being a native of Siskiyou County, Cal., she was married in that county in 1871 to Jacob M. Messner and the family moved to Fort Bidwell in 1884, where they lived some ten years, then moving to Warner Valley settling near Adel, which has since been the family home. The aged lady is survived by her son, Jacob Messner of Adel and a daughter, Mrs. Katie Cronin, who lives near Redmond. – Lakeview Examiner (5:4) K. G. Heard and sons, Fred and Roy, Mrs. Maggie Wilson of Sacramento, and Mrs. Roy Heard of willows and Mr. and Mrs. Ray Heard of Colusa, who were here to attend the funeral of Porter Heard, left for their respective homes Monday morning. Roy who was born in Surprise, is sheriff of Glenn County, this being his third term in that office. FEBRUARY 18TH, 1931 FORT BIDWELL NEWS ITEMS Mrs. Emma Verling, of Alturas, was over Thursday of last week to visit her mother, Mrs. McConnaughy. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Kerr, of Alturas, were over Monday to visit their father, Mr. Christy Smith. Mrs. Herron has been ill with rheumatism the past week. Mrs. Mary Manning received word Friday that her sister had passed away in New York after having been in a serious automobile accident. Mrs. manning left here Sunday morning, accompanied as far as Alturas by Henry Kober; from there she took the train for N. Y. Her many friends here extend deepest sympathy to her in her hour of sorrow. (1:1) Oscar Daniels returned here Saturday night, after spending the past month in the hospital at Mare Island, where he underwent a goiter operation. Mrs. Charles Decious accompanied by her sister, Miss Gay Delmas, of Cedarville, left one day last week for San Jose to visit their mother. Mr. Christy Smith fell Sunday afternoon and cut a small gash in his head, which bled severely and requiring a stitch; nevertheless, Christy is feeling fine at this writing. Miss Rawlins and Mrs. June Harris left for Orland Friday afternoon; but when a few miles the other side of Alturas, they turned and came back to Fort Bidwell – they came because it was Friday the 13th. WRECK ON CEDARVILLE-ALTURAS HIGHWAY SATURDAY Last Saturday morning while on her way to Alturas, Mrs. W. H. Hussa had a narrow escape from a serious accident, when a General Motors salesman ran into the side of her Dodge Sedan at a turn this side of the oiled road east of Alturas. It seems that the salesman was speeding around this turn and did not see the machine in time to avoid the crash. The Dodge was however the "survival of the fittest" and suffered only a slight damage to the fender and running board, but the Chevy Coupe, driven by the salesman, was damaged to the extent that a tow car had to come out from Alturas, to tow it in for repairs. Fortunately, none of the occupants of either car was injured. As we go to press, we are informed that Mrs. Della Fee, of Fort Bidwell and Chester B. Parker, of Paisley, were married first of the week. DIVORCES ADDINGTON – In Alturas, Modoc County, February 10th, 1931. Mae Addington against Frank Addington; decree by default; grounds, cruelty. Mr. and Mrs. Harry E. Rinehart and Mrs. Alex Ash left last week for Bishop, Cal., to be at the bedside of Mrs. Rinehart’s mother, who is reported very ill. Mrs. James F. Poore, of this place is reported ill this week. Mr. and Mrs. Lavergne Kipp returned last Sunday from Sacramento, where they went on the sad mission of attending the funeral of Mr. Kipp’s father. (8:60 Mr. and Mrs. L. B. Walts left for Reno Monday evening, where Mrs. Walts will undergo medical treatment; they were accompanied by Miss Ellen Bailey. Miss Ida Heard, of Alturas, spent last weekend at her home at Lake City, visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. F. S. Heard. FEBRUARY 25TH, 1931 SUES FOR DIVORCE Mrs. Thelma Wilbur, of this place has filed in the Superior Court for divorce against James Ralph Wilbur. She asks custody of one child, $50 per month and attorney’s fees. They were married in 1924 at Riverside, California. J. T. Sharp is attorney for Mrs. Wilbur. – Modoc County Times. Born at Eagleville, Cal., Feb 19, 1931, to Mr. and Mrs. Fred Meyers, a son. Born at Winnemucca, Nevada to Mr. and Mrs. Warren Monroe, a son. Mrs. Monroe was Miss Mary Johnstone before her marriage. Mrs. Ray Hunt, of Washington, arrived here last Monday, enroute to Long Valley, where she will visit her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Kimbell, of that Valley. Mrs. Chauncy Darst and Preston Jones left for Sacramento last week, where the later will undergo medical treatment. Mr. and Mrs. James F. Poore left for Los Angeles last Thursday, where Mrs. Poore will undergo medical treatment. Allan Bacon, who has been seriously ill for the past three weeks, was taken to the Hospital at Alturas Monday; he is reported to be in a serious condition. ~~~~~~ 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.

Services for Janet Read A memorial service for Modoc Joint Unified School District teacher Janet Mae Read will be held on Saturday, July 23 at 10:30 a.m. at Christian Life Assembly, 225 West B Street, Alturas. A time of fellowship will follow at the church hall. Pastor Pierce will conduct the service. Mrs. Read, 58, passed away in Oroville, CA on June 30, 2005. She had been a teacher for 27-1/2 years. Her husband Dick Read resides in Alturas. Memorial donations may be directed to a charity of the donor's choice. Mrs. Read's obituary and photograph will be published in a future issue. Craig 'Red' Giffen The family of Craig "Red" Giffen, who died June 12, 2005, would be pleased to have Red's friends come to Snag Lake, County Rd. #2 on the way to Lily Lake, on July 16, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Bring your Red Giffen stories. Ruby Rose Shepherd Private family services were held in Lookout on Saturday, July 2 for native Lookout resident Ruby Rose Shepherd, 68. Shepherd passed away from heart failure on June 24, 2005, at her Lookout home. Born November 25, 1936, in Lookout, she had graduated from Adin High School, Adin. In 1995, she married Earl Rigelmon in Lookout and left the area for about 10 years. When she returned to Lookout, she loved to quilt, bake and enjoyed canning. She also loved all her animals including cows, geese, chickens, turkeys, dogs and cats. She is survived by her brothers William C. Shepherd and Jim Clifford Shepherd of Lookout, CA; brother George Arthur Shepherd of Boise, Idaho; sisters Violet Helen Highley of Lookout, CA; Dolly Ann Morgan of McArthur, CA and Freda Martha Curington of Louisiana. Services were under the direction of Kerr Mortuary, Alturas. ~~~~~~ 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.

Please remove me from this list. Thank You Larry -----Original Message----- From: Streig3@aol.com [mailto:Streig3@aol.com] Sent: Monday, July 04, 2005 11:32 AM To: CAMODOC-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [CAMODOC] 1948 City Directory - Modoc County - Alturas - W-Z This is the transcription of the June, 1948 City Directory that belonged to Mr. Ballard, Modoc County Recorder. This directory includes Lassen and Modoc Counties and Sections of Plumas, Shasta and Tehama Counties. This is only the town of Alturas, W-Z's: Last Name, First Name, Address, City, Telephone, Number, Misc, Page #, Month, Year, Misc Walker, V J, r Reno hwy, Alturas, Red, 1212, , 7, June, 1948, Walker, W M, r Estes Add, Alturas, Red, 1331, , 7, June, 1948, Walls, Allan, Ranch Jess Valley Line, Alturas, , 7-F-5, , 7, June, 1948, Walls, E H, r Riverside, Alturas, Black, 903, , 7, June, 1948, Walls, T A, r 1420 East B, Alturas, Red, 1243, , 7, June, 1948, Walsh, Partick H, rch Pine Creek Line, Alturas, , 11-F-22, , 7, June, 1948, Walts Richfield Service Station, , Main, Alturas, Red, 1061, , 7, June, 1948, Watkins, Charles T, r Main, Alturas, Red, 893, , 7, June, 1948, Watkins, Clemen, Tenth, Alturas, Black, 32, , 7, June, 1948, Watkins Grocery, , 1710 Main, Alturas, Main, 1962, , 7, June, 1948, Weber, Herman, r, Alturas, , 7-F-13, , 7, June, 1948, Weber, John, ranch, Alturas, , 7-F-111, , 7, June, 1948, Weber, P, Ranch Jess Valley Line, Alturas, , 7-F-3, , 7, June, 1948, Weidman, H P, r, Alturas, Main, 612, , 7, June, 1948, Weidman, W M, r Main, Alturas, Main, 611, , 7, June, 1948, Weilmunster, C A , Second, Alturas, Red, 1731, , 7, June, 1948, Welch, Dorothy Mrs, r Main, Alturas, Red, 2461, , 7, June, 1948, Welch, George, r Main, Alturas, Black, 573, , 7, June, 1948, Weldon, L A, R West A, Alturas, Black, 1513, , 7, June, 1948, Wensel, Frank, Berry Add, Alturas, Black, 1981, , 7, June, 1948, Western Stores, , Main, Alturas, Main, 2191, , 7, June, 1948, Western Union Telegraph Co, , 1120 Main, Alturas, Main, 2911, , 7, June, 1948, Whitaker, Roy H, r E Fourth, Alturas, Red, 1403, , 7, June, 1948, Whitcomb, W B, r East, Alturas, Black, 192, , 7, June, 1948, White, Cabin, Canby, Alturas, Call Long Distance, , , 7, June, 1948, White, Jack, r Lakeview rd, Alturas, Black, 2271, , 7, June, 1948, White, Loring, r W Second, Alturas, Red, 2561, , 7, June, 1948, White Pine Lumber Company, , lmbr, Alturas, Main, 2371, , 7, June, 1948, White Pine Planing Mill, , , Alturas, Main, 2372, , 7, June, 1948, Wickliffe, Mary, Court, Alturas, Red, 2462, , 7, June, 1948, Wiedner, Kenneth L, r, Alturas, Black, 2543, , 7, June, 1948, Wigley, Wm R, No 20 Vets Unit, Alturas, Red, 2431, , 7, June, 1948, Willard, E L Rev, r 704 Riverside, Alturas, Black, 1212, , 7, June, 1948, Williams, Anna, r West C, Alturas, Black, 313, , 7, June, 1948, Williams, Eva B Mrs, r 1353 Second, Alturas, Red, 532, , 7, June, 1948, Williams, H R, r 1636 East B, Alturas, Red, 1453, , 7, June, 1948, Williams, K W, r odoc, Alturas, Red, 952, , 7, June, 1948, Williams, Margaret, r 542 First, Alturas, Black, 122, , 7, June, 1948, Williams, Minnie, r, Alturas, Black, 1943, , 7, June, 1948, Williams, R V, r 1637 East B, Alturas, Red, 871, , 7, June, 1948, Williams, robert, Ranch Pit river Valley Line Canby, Alturas, Call Long Distance, , , 7, June, 1948, Williams, West, Fourth, Alturas, Black, 1403, , 7, June, 1948, Williamson, T L, Main, Alturas, Black, 322, , 7, June, 1948, Willow Creek Ranch, , , Alturas, , 9-F-2, , 7, June, 1948, Wilson, A B, r Fourth, Alturas, Red, 1351, , 7, June, 1948, Wilson, Chas A, r Berry Add, Alturas, Red, 493, , 7, June, 1948, Wilson, Harry, r Berry Add, Alturas, Red, 1443, , 7, June, 1948, Wilson, Rose M, Second, Alturas, Black, 893, , 7, June, 1948, Wilson, Thad Mrs, 607 Modoc, Alturas, Black, 953, , 7, June, 1948, Wilsons Cabins, , Main, Alturas, Main, 1961, , 7, June, 1948, Withrow, E W Mrs, r, Alturas, Black, 2423, , 7, June, 1948, Withrow, Elwood Earl, r S Main, Alturas, Black, 931, , 7, June, 1948, Wood, David, r, Alturas, Black, 1171, , 7, June, 1948, Woods, Herbert, 1026 Henderson, Alturas, Red, 1842, , 7, June, 1948, Woodward, Karol E, r, Alturas, Red, 2583, , 7, June, 1948, Woodward, P A, r 1235 West A, Alturas, Red, 1513, , 7, June, 1948, Woodward's Grocery, , ofc First & Court, Alturas, Main, 2731, , 7, June, 1948, Woodward's Grocery, , First & Court, Alturas, Main, 361, , 7, June, 1948, Word, Frank, r 1238 East, Alturas, Red, 192, , 7, June, 1948, Word, Malcomb, r First, Alturas, Black, 522, , 7, June, 1948, Worden, Ray, 1216 Caldwell, Alturas, Red, 923, , 7, June, 1948, Wright, E M, r, Alturas, Red, 1813, , 7, June, 1948, Wright, H L , r, Alturas, Black, 483, , 7, June, 1948, Wurth, Elmer, No 19 Vets Unit, Alturas, Black, 2432, , 7, June, 1948, Wylie, A K, r 917 Rine, Alturas, Main, 2181, , 7, June, 1948, Yankee, Jim, Ranch Jess Valley Line, Alturas, , 7-F-40, , 7, June, 1948, Yarborough, M, Fourth, Alturas, Red, 2581, , 7, June, 1948, Yaribarren, Manuel, 1214 Third, Alturas, Red, 812, , 7, June, 1948, Yates, May L Mrs, r Court, Alturas, Red, 1371, , 7, June, 1948, York, Edgar C, Estes, Alturas, Black, 471, , 7, June, 1948, Young , G Guy Ins, Motors & Appliances, Alturas, Main, 2631, , 7, June, 1948, Young , Guy, r 1115 West A, Alturas, Red, 643, , 7, June, 1948, Janece Carter Streig streig3@aol.com _http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~jcstreig/_ (http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~jcstreig/) "Genealogy 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This is the transcription of the June, 1948 City Directory that belonged to Mr. Ballard, Modoc County Recorder. This directory includes Lassen and Modoc Counties and Sections of Plumas, Shasta and Tehama Counties. This is only the town of Alturas, W-Z's: Last Name, First Name, Address, City, Telephone, Number, Misc, Page #, Month, Year, Misc Walker, V J, r Reno hwy, Alturas, Red, 1212, , 7, June, 1948, Walker, W M, r Estes Add, Alturas, Red, 1331, , 7, June, 1948, Walls, Allan, Ranch Jess Valley Line, Alturas, , 7-F-5, , 7, June, 1948, Walls, E H, r Riverside, Alturas, Black, 903, , 7, June, 1948, Walls, T A, r 1420 East B, Alturas, Red, 1243, , 7, June, 1948, Walsh, Partick H, rch Pine Creek Line, Alturas, , 11-F-22, , 7, June, 1948, Walts Richfield Service Station, , Main, Alturas, Red, 1061, , 7, June, 1948, Watkins, Charles T, r Main, Alturas, Red, 893, , 7, June, 1948, Watkins, Clemen, Tenth, Alturas, Black, 32, , 7, June, 1948, Watkins Grocery, , 1710 Main, Alturas, Main, 1962, , 7, June, 1948, Weber, Herman, r, Alturas, , 7-F-13, , 7, June, 1948, Weber, John, ranch, Alturas, , 7-F-111, , 7, June, 1948, Weber, P, Ranch Jess Valley Line, Alturas, , 7-F-3, , 7, June, 1948, Weidman, H P, r, Alturas, Main, 612, , 7, June, 1948, Weidman, W M, r Main, Alturas, Main, 611, , 7, June, 1948, Weilmunster, C A , Second, Alturas, Red, 1731, , 7, June, 1948, Welch, Dorothy Mrs, r Main, Alturas, Red, 2461, , 7, June, 1948, Welch, George, r Main, Alturas, Black, 573, , 7, June, 1948, Weldon, L A, R West A, Alturas, Black, 1513, , 7, June, 1948, Wensel, Frank, Berry Add, Alturas, Black, 1981, , 7, June, 1948, Western Stores, , Main, Alturas, Main, 2191, , 7, June, 1948, Western Union Telegraph Co, , 1120 Main, Alturas, Main, 2911, , 7, June, 1948, Whitaker, Roy H, r E Fourth, Alturas, Red, 1403, , 7, June, 1948, Whitcomb, W B, r East, Alturas, Black, 192, , 7, June, 1948, White, Cabin, Canby, Alturas, Call Long Distance, , , 7, June, 1948, White, Jack, r Lakeview rd, Alturas, Black, 2271, , 7, June, 1948, White, Loring, r W Second, Alturas, Red, 2561, , 7, June, 1948, White Pine Lumber Company, , lmbr, Alturas, Main, 2371, , 7, June, 1948, White Pine Planing Mill, , , Alturas, Main, 2372, , 7, June, 1948, Wickliffe, Mary, Court, Alturas, Red, 2462, , 7, June, 1948, Wiedner, Kenneth L, r, Alturas, Black, 2543, , 7, June, 1948, Wigley, Wm R, No 20 Vets Unit, Alturas, Red, 2431, , 7, June, 1948, Willard, E L Rev, r 704 Riverside, Alturas, Black, 1212, , 7, June, 1948, Williams, Anna, r West C, Alturas, Black, 313, , 7, June, 1948, Williams, Eva B Mrs, r 1353 Second, Alturas, Red, 532, , 7, June, 1948, Williams, H R, r 1636 East B, Alturas, Red, 1453, , 7, June, 1948, Williams, K W, r odoc, Alturas, Red, 952, , 7, June, 1948, Williams, Margaret, r 542 First, Alturas, Black, 122, , 7, June, 1948, Williams, Minnie, r, Alturas, Black, 1943, , 7, June, 1948, Williams, R V, r 1637 East B, Alturas, Red, 871, , 7, June, 1948, Williams, robert, Ranch Pit river Valley Line Canby, Alturas, Call Long Distance, , , 7, June, 1948, Williams, West, Fourth, Alturas, Black, 1403, , 7, June, 1948, Williamson, T L, Main, Alturas, Black, 322, , 7, June, 1948, Willow Creek Ranch, , , Alturas, , 9-F-2, , 7, June, 1948, Wilson, A B, r Fourth, Alturas, Red, 1351, , 7, June, 1948, Wilson, Chas A, r Berry Add, Alturas, Red, 493, , 7, June, 1948, Wilson, Harry, r Berry Add, Alturas, Red, 1443, , 7, June, 1948, Wilson, Rose M, Second, Alturas, Black, 893, , 7, June, 1948, Wilson, Thad Mrs, 607 Modoc, Alturas, Black, 953, , 7, June, 1948, Wilsons Cabins, , Main, Alturas, Main, 1961, , 7, June, 1948, Withrow, E W Mrs, r, Alturas, Black, 2423, , 7, June, 1948, Withrow, Elwood Earl, r S Main, Alturas, Black, 931, , 7, June, 1948, Wood, David, r, Alturas, Black, 1171, , 7, June, 1948, Woods, Herbert, 1026 Henderson, Alturas, Red, 1842, , 7, June, 1948, Woodward, Karol E, r, Alturas, Red, 2583, , 7, June, 1948, Woodward, P A, r 1235 West A, Alturas, Red, 1513, , 7, June, 1948, Woodward's Grocery, , ofc First & Court, Alturas, Main, 2731, , 7, June, 1948, Woodward's Grocery, , First & Court, Alturas, Main, 361, , 7, June, 1948, Word, Frank, r 1238 East, Alturas, Red, 192, , 7, June, 1948, Word, Malcomb, r First, Alturas, Black, 522, , 7, June, 1948, Worden, Ray, 1216 Caldwell, Alturas, Red, 923, , 7, June, 1948, Wright, E M, r, Alturas, Red, 1813, , 7, June, 1948, Wright, H L , r, Alturas, Black, 483, , 7, June, 1948, Wurth, Elmer, No 19 Vets Unit, Alturas, Black, 2432, , 7, June, 1948, Wylie, A K, r 917 Rine, Alturas, Main, 2181, , 7, June, 1948, Yankee, Jim, Ranch Jess Valley Line, Alturas, , 7-F-40, , 7, June, 1948, Yarborough, M, Fourth, Alturas, Red, 2581, , 7, June, 1948, Yaribarren, Manuel, 1214 Third, Alturas, Red, 812, , 7, June, 1948, Yates, May L Mrs, r Court, Alturas, Red, 1371, , 7, June, 1948, York, Edgar C, Estes, Alturas, Black, 471, , 7, June, 1948, Young , G Guy Ins, Motors & Appliances, Alturas, Main, 2631, , 7, June, 1948, Young , Guy, r 1115 West A, Alturas, Red, 643, , 7, June, 1948, Janece Carter Streig streig3@aol.com _http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~jcstreig/_ (http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~jcstreig/) "Genealogy is life in the past lane." Family Names: Amidon, Bogue, Buffington, Carter, Chapman, Darrow, DeHart, Dodge, Eaton, Elwood, Fairbanks, Fell, Firby, Grout, Hudson, Kelsey, McCracken, Mott, Painter, Reynard, Rodabaugh, Shottenkirk, Slaughter, Smith, Spencer, Stockdill, Swan, Trafton, Wollenberg, Wollenlurge, Woodbury, Wright, Wullbrandt

This is the transcription of the June, 1948 City Directory that belonged to Mr. Ballard, Modoc County Recorder. This directory includes Lassen and Modoc Counties and Sections of Plumas, Shasta and Tehama Counties. This is only the town of Alturas, T-V's: Last Name, First Name, Address, City, Telephone, Number, Misc, Page #, Month, Year, Misc Tavern The, , 1010 Main, Alturas, Main, 791, , 7, June, 1948, Tavis , James, Court, Alturas, Black, 1262, , 7, June, 1948, Taylor, B. E., , Alturas, , , Commercial Manager, , June, 1948, Commercial Manager Taylor, Billy, r Estes Add, Alturas, Red, 2211, , 7, June, 1948, Teague, C C, No 1 Vets Unit, Alturas, Black, 2483, , 7, June, 1948, Terpening, Cecil A, East, Alturas, Black, 1621, , 7, June, 1948, Texas Oil Co, , 2111 Maple, Alturas, Main, 1231, , 7, June, 1948, Thomas, Donald, r Henderson, Alturas, Red, 1843, , 7, June, 1948, Thomas, Eldon, r 1029 Estes, Alturas, Red, 472, , 7, June, 1948, Thomas, Elmer, ranch Pine Creek Line, Alturas, , 11-F-3, , 7, June, 1948, Thomoson , Vance, Berry Add, Alturas, Red, 1442, , 7, June, 1948, Thompson, Ernest M, r, Alturas, Red, 1472, , 7, June, 1948, Thompson, Ted H, r 1135 North, Alturas, Black, 691, , 7, June, 1948, Tibbetts, Jack, r, Alturas, Red, 1213, , 7, June, 1948, Tierney, Daisy, r Sixth & B, Alturas, Black, 241, , 7, June, 1948, Tierney, George, r Carlos, Alturas, Red, 1411, , 7, June, 1948, Tillery, Wm F, Fourth & B, Alturas, Red, 1093, , 7, June, 1948, Todd, A B, Henderson & Maple, Alturas, Red, 1703, , 7, June, 1948, “Togs”, , Main, Alturas, Red, 1011, , 7, June, 1948, Toreson, S N, Second, Alturas, Black, 1812, , 7, June, 1948, Tracy, L F Dr, r 1537 C, Alturas, Red, 2203, , 7, June, 1948, Treaganza, Gage, R Third, Alturas, Red, 1173, , 7, June, 1948, Tripp, Lloyd, r Modoc, Alturas, Black, 621, , 7, June, 1948, Troy, Billy, Court, Alturas, Black, 1272, , 7, June, 1948, Truitt, Warren, r Carlos, Alturas, Red, 1412, , 7, June, 1948, Trumbo, Spencer, r, Alturas, Black, 1242, , 7, June, 1948, Tull, E L Rev, Berry Add, Alturas, Red, 1981, , 7, June, 1948, Turner, Arthur, r, Alturas, Black, 1751, , 7, June, 1948, Twyman, H H, , Alturas, Black, 932, , 7, June, 1948, Union Oil Co of California, , 2131 Maple, Alturas, Main, 1161, , 7, June, 1948, Union Truck Terminal, , , Alturas, Main, 391, , 7, June, 1948, United States Government, Agricultural Conservation Association, 1621 Main, Alturas, Black, 2261, , 7, June, 1948, United States Government, Forest Service Modoc National Forest, Equipment Service Repair Shop Main, Alturas, Black, 1791, , 7, June, 1948, United States Government, Forest Service Modoc National Forest, Headquarters Office Belli bldg, Alturas, Main, 601, , 7, June, 1948, United States Government, Forest Service Modoc National Forest, Warehouse East Main, Alturas, Main, 2221, , 7, June, 1948, United States Government, Post Office, 1019 Modoc, Alturas, Black, 92, , 7, June, 1948, United States Government, U S Indian Service, Health Service Fourth, Alturas, Main, 51, , 7, June, 1948, United States Government, U S Indian Service, XL Ranch, Alturas, , 15-F-2, , 7, June, 1948, Urban, F E, Spanish Courts, Alturas, Red, 522, , 7, June, 1948, Valley Auto Repair, , Twelfth & Main, Alturas, Red, 2291, , 7, June, 1948, Valley Bearing Service & Supply, , Howard, Alturas, Red, 2701, , 7, June, 1948, Van Dervort, H A, r Twelfth & Main, Alturas, Black, 1282, , 7, June, 1948, Van Horn, Andrew, Main, Alturas, Black, 2602, , 7, June, 1948, Vanity Fair Beauty Shop, , North, Alturas, Main, 81, , 7, June, 1948, Vaughn, Olney, r, Alturas, Black, 2542, , 7, June, 1948, Verling, Emma Mrs, r 1133 East, Alturas, Red, 183, , 7, June, 1948, Vermillion, Carl, r, Alturas, Black, 852, , 7, June, 1948, Veterans Memorial Building, , 931 Main, Alturas, Red, 1782, , 7, June, 1948, Janece Carter Streig streig3@aol.com _http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~jcstreig/_ (http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~jcstreig/) "Genealogy is life in the past lane." Family Names: Amidon, Bogue, Buffington, Carter, Chapman, Darrow, DeHart, Dodge, Eaton, Elwood, Fairbanks, Fell, Firby, Grout, Hudson, Kelsey, McCracken, Mott, Painter, Reynard, Rodabaugh, Shottenkirk, Slaughter, Smith, Spencer, Stockdill, Swan, Trafton, Wollenberg, Wollenlurge, Woodbury, Wright, Wullbrandt