THE NEW ERA, ALTURAS, MODOC COUNTY, CAL WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 3, 1912 MURDER AT LAKEVIEW MAN HAS A QUARREL WITH HIS WIFE. BROTHER CALLS POLICE SHOOTING OCCURS The following telegram was received Sunday, from Lakeview. A man named Taylor, recently from Baker City, Oregon, last night shot and killed city Marshal Earnest Brown and then killed himself, with a shot in the head, using a Winchester Special 22 rifle. Taylor was beating his wife, with whom he had trouble for years. Taylors’ brother called Brown to the house to stop the trouble where he was met at the door and shot was fired, which took effect in right side between nipple and armpit, causing almost instant death. Brown leaves a wife and child. Taylor leaves wife and three children. The shooting occurred at six P. M. The above is about all the information received regarding the terrible crime. Earnest Brown has resided at Lakeview for a number of years and was well thought of by all who knew him. The tragedy threw the residents of Lakeview into a fever of excitement and came as a heavy blow to the many friends of Mr. Brown. (1:1) A PAINFUL ACCIDENT J. J. O’Neal, who has for sometime been residing at Alturas, had the misfortune to lose two of his fingers last Thursday. It seems that he was out hunting and while climbing through a fence, the hammers of the gun caught a board and discharged the gun. He had his hand over the muzzle of the gun and the discharge caused the loss of two fingers. We are sorry to hear of Joe’s misfortune, but it goes to show that a gun should be handled with great care as such accidents as these are liable to happen to anyone of us. HAWKINS – JACKSON A few hours before the Old Year gave way to the New Year, Harry S. Hawkins and Alice Jackson, were joined in marriage at the home of Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Kaufman in Alturas by Rev. G. N. Gardner. The Bride is a prominent young lady of Cedarville and has a host of friends who rejoice with her in her new relations. The Groom is a young man of push and energy and has proven his ability in the office, which he is so efficiently filling as County Surveyor. The New Era extends congratulations and feels sure Mr. and Mrs. Hawkins will more than meet the expectations of their many friends with whom we join in wishing them a Happy New Year and many of them with rich blessings all along the journey. OLD PIONEER DIES Jacob Hammersley of New Pine Creek died quite suddenly about 9 o’clock yesterday at the home of his son, Guy, where he had been residing for sometime, aged about 76 years, of heart trouble. Deceased had been failing quite seriously for sometime, but lately had become convalescent and was feeling fine, having the making of a visit to the home of a daughter living in California at an early date, when he was suddenly stricken down. He arose at the usual time in the morning, said he felt better than usual but did not care to eat any breakfast. He sat by the fire very composedly for sometime and passed away without any sign as if in pain. Jacob Hammersley was one of the oldest pioneers in the county and was well known to all of the old settlers, having lived here in the valley since the spring of 1871, according to the statement of Charles Saider, who preceded him some three years. He came to this part of Oregon from Indiana, his brother George, who has been living at Gold Hill for many years, accompanied him. Deceased leaves behind him two daughters, Mrs. Lafayette Cannon, of California and Mrs. Tilda Reeder of New Pine Creek and two sons, George and Guy, both residing at New Pine Creek and numerous nephews and nieces. Mrs. Hammersley having preceded her husband to the great beyond several years ago. He was a good citizen and enjoyed the respect of all his neighbors. – Lakeview Ex. (1:2) LOCAL AND PERSONAL The thermometer dropped to 20 below last Monday night. It didn’t seem to be very cold either. BORN – In Alturas, December 27th to the wife of Lawrence M. Hamlin, a daughter. BORN – In Alturas, December 26th, to the wife of Joe Walker, a bouncing baby girl. Baby and mother are doing well. J. H. Stewart left here last Tuesday morning for a two months’ visit to his old home and the land of his birth, Kentucky. He is going to visit his sister, who is now 81 years of age, he has not seen this sister for about forty years. He expects to be gone about two months. We wish him a pleasant and most enjoyable time. A man by the name of Sandovich, was arrested at Cedarville one day last week on a charge of insanity. He was brought to Alturas and committed to the asylum by the Superior Court. At times he was very violent and Sheriff Smith found it necessary to have a leather harness made and strap the unfortunate man’s arms down to avoid him injuring himself or someone. He has been taken to the asylum. Nice clear, glowing weather this morning, 26 degrees below zero last night and 25 below at seven this morning, while at eight it was steady at 20. No vegetables planted today, but the promise of a fine Spring with plenty of good water from the snow in the mountains, means good crops for next year. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 10, 1912 MASON – MATHEWS A marriage ceremony was solemnized Sunday, at 6 o’clock P. M. December 24th, 1911 in Oakland at the home of Mrs. R.L. Tarrants that united the lives of Miss Fay Mason of Fort Bidwell and Mr. Curtis Mathews of Cedarville in the holy bonds of matrimony. The only parties witnessing the ceremony was Mr. W.S. Glass, who acted as best man, Miss Neva Mason, acting as bridesmaid and Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Tarrants witnessing. The young couple immediately took their departure for Fort Bidwell, where they will make their future home, arriving here Thursday evening, December 28th, here they were welcomed and showered with congratulations from numberless friends. Both the contracting parties are well and very favorably known at Fort Bidwell, the bride having been born and raised here, while the groom has characterized himself as a gentleman by his exemplary habits of morality and diligence in his duties in gaining a livelihood and otherwise preparing for the future. The young couple are spending their honeymoon visiting with relatives. In the near future they will take up their residence on a valuable farm on the east sideof the valley. – Bidwell Nugget MRS DURKEE DIES Mrs. H. W. Durkee was taken hastily over to Cedarville last week for a Capital operation at the Cedarville Sanitarium under the charge of Dr. Coates. This was as a last resort, if possible, save the ladies life. She lived several days after the operation, but severe complications made it almost impossible to save her life, as her vitality was frightfully depleted by over seventeen years of severe illness. Her exhausted body yielded her spirit Monday morning and she went home to rest. She was accompanied by Dr. Eastman and her husband last Wednesday in a specially provided sled taking her from Alturas to Cedarville. The remains will probably be taken to Adin for their repose, as she has many friends in that region. Mr. Durkee’s many friends extend to him their sincere sympathy. (1:3) HAMMOND – FISHER Last Sunday morning, January 7th, 1912, Mr. Charles C. Fisher of Alturas and Miss Edith V. Hammond of the same place, but recently from Oregon, were joined in matrimony by the Rev. G. N. Gardner. The groom is a very energetic young man of exemplary habits and well respected by all who know him, while the bride although she has not resided long in Alturas has won for herself many warm friends who wish her a life of happiness and prosperity, in her new venture. The New Era joins their many friends in wishing them all the happiness and prosperity in their future married life. LOCAL AND PERSONAL Mrs. J. W. Bonner is still too ill to get about much at her home near Alturas. Yates Brothers, inform us that they have dissolved partnership, Luke R. Yates withdrawing from the firm. J. A. Yates is now the sole owner of all property formerly owned by the firm and assumes the payment of all debts. The formal notice will be published in the New Era next week. Dr. Tinsman of Adin telephoned for Dr. Risdon Tuesday, to come as quickly as possible with all the Anti-toxin serum for Diphtheria as he could obtain in Alturas. The doctor left for Adin immediately after making the rounds of his many patients here. Mr. David Cannon expected to go to Sacramento today with his son, Fred, who has been quite sick since his accident this year. All will wish Fred the comfort of returning sound and active in body. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 17, 1912 LOCAL AND PERSONAL Mrs. Thomas Walls, of this place, is seriously ill this week. Mrs. William Thompson has been critically ill the past few days, but is now improving. Her sickness was caused by a severe hemorrhage of the lungs. On December 27th, 1911, Mrs. Walter Duke was granted an interlocutory decree of divorce from Walter Duke and her former name of Mrs. Florence Blondin was restored to her by the Superior Court at Alturas, Cal. Mrs. Jean Miller and baby son arrived here from Sacramento last week to visit her parents, Mr. and Mrs. L. S. Smith. Her husband, Harry A. Miller, is now working for the Western Pacific railway on the Sacramento division. Dr. Risdon returned last Thursday from a trip to Adin, where he was called in consultation with Dr. Tinsman on the case of Mrs. J. E. Kresge, of Lookout, who was quite sick. He reports the patient somewhat improved. Jesse Allenwood came over from Cedarville yesterday to bring Mr. and Mrs. Norman Buck to the train and took back some freight. George Weilmunster and family and John Miller and family, of Lake City, were here last Monday on their way to the Sacramento Valley, where they will stay for two or three months on a visit. Mrs. Florence Blondin has been critically ill for the past two weeks, but is now improving. Her mother, Mrs. Webb is staying with her and her sister, Mrs. Kirkpatrick was with her for sometime, but left for her home at Davis Creek last Sunday. F. O. Walls, proprietor of the Non-pareil Store, left here on yesterday’s train for Stockton, where he was called by the critical illness of his father, Major Thomas Walls. Major Walls formerly was a resident of Modoc County and has many friends here who are sorry to learn of his illness. CEDARVILLE COUPLE MARRIED Last Monday a quiet wedding was solemnized at the parlor of the Hotel Niles, the contracting parties being Wiley I. Allen and Miss Mayme Chambers, both of Cedarville. Rev. G. N. Gardner performed the ceremony, in the presence of only a few witnesses. These two young people are well and favorably known in Surprise Valley and have many friends to wish them happiness and a long life of prosperity. The New Era joins in extending congratulations and best wishes. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 24, 1912 MAJOR WALLS DIES AT STOCKTON We announced last week the serious illness of Major Thomas Walls and our last issue had been off the press only a short time when a dispatch was received in Alturas, containing the sad news that this venerable and highly esteemed pioneer had passed away from this earth. His son, F.O. Walls, of this place, was at his bedside when the final summons came, as was also Mrs. Joseph Shirk, Miss Madge Walls and Mrs. Rose Kane. On receipt of the telegram, Thomas Walls and Mrs. M. J. Gloster of this place and Mrs. Daniel Gloster of Eagleville, the son and daughters of the deceased, left here on Thursday’s train for the family home at Stockton, to attend their fathers’ funeral. Major Walls was aged 76 years at the time of his death and his life had been one of usefulness, filled with many sets of kindness to his fellow men, which made him hosts of warm friends wherever he went. Col. William Thompson in speaking of this departed friend expresses the true key note when he says: "We have known Major Thomas Walls for more than twenty-five years and can pay tribute to his worth as a man and as a citizen. Prosperity and breeding made him a gentleman without fear or reproach. And sympathy and manly courage made him a brother too all the world. His early years, or many of them, were spent in Idaho, on the plains and in the mines. Here, as well as in Modoc County, his gentlemanly bearing, his whole soul hospitality and nobility of character, endeared him to all. Of the dangers, hardships and privations endured we shall not attempt to depict, but back of the long record to his early manhood memory touches a thousand chords and finds nowhere a false note." (1:3) DEATH OF J. M. THOMPSON AT SAN FRANCISCO Last week the many friends of J. M. Thompson were surprised and grieved to learn of that he had died from Brights’ disease, from which ailment he had been suffering for several years. He and his wife were below at the time of his death, having gone there sometime ago in hopes that a change of climate might prove of some benefit to him. The remains were shipped to Mr. Thompson’s old home at Minneapolis for burial in the family plot. For many years past, the deceased has been a highly esteemed citizen of Modoc County, highly respected and regarded with affectionate esteem by all who had the pleasure of knowing him. Honorable and upright in all his dealings, he will be mourned by all who knew him. He was aged 52 years and leaves a wife and three step children, Mrs. C. E. Rachford, Mrs. A. K Wylie and L. Keser of this place. (1:4) LEE ROY LEE DIES SUDDENLY The sad news reached here yesterday morning of the sudden death of Lee Roy Lee of Adin, which occurred at his home about 2 o’clock the same morning. Death was entirely unexpected and it is thought that his sudden taking off was due to heart disease. Mr. Lee Roy Lee conducted a drug store in Adin and was one of the representative men of that town. He leaves a wife and several children all of whom are grown. The deceased was aged about 60 years. (1:4) LOCAL AND PERSONAL Peter Quirk, one of the old pioneers of Surprise Valley, passed through here Monday, on his way to Sacramento, where he goes for medical treatment. Thomas Fogerty, jr., and wife and little daughter arrived here Monday from Stockton, where Mrs. Fogerty has been for sometime for medical treatment. Their many friends are glad to see them back again. Mrs. A. W. Niles, who is spending the winter with her son, J. E. Niles, was a caller this week and expressed great interest in the machinery of our office. Mrs. Niles is considerably over eighty years of age, but her eyes are as bright and her step as brisk and active as many younger people who cannot boast of half that number of years. The little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Archie Johnstone of Cedarville has been seriously ill with spinal meningitis for the past week, but is now on the road to recovery. Last Friday a very expensive treatment of serum had been telegraphed for, as a last resort to save the little life, and was expected on the train. In order to get it to the patient in the quickest time possible, J. A. Yates was engaged to be at the station in his auto to receive the medicine and then go at once to Cedarville, which he did, making the trip in only two hours, in spite of the fact that much of the road was covered with banks of rotten and melted snow, interspersed with treacherous mud holes. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 31, 1912 POPULAR YOUNG COUPLE MARRIED IN ALTURAS A quiet wedding took place at the Baptist parsonage in the presence of a small circle of friends on Sunday evening, January 28th, 1912, when Ray A. Summers of Alturas and Edna L. Roberts of Cedarville, were joined in marriage by Rev. G. N. Gardner. Miss Roberts is an accomplished musician and a young woman of those qualities, which constitute true womanhood. Mr. Summers is a well-known resident of Alturas. He is a young man of industry and ability and we bespeak for him a prosperous career. The New Era joins with the many friends both in Cedarville and Alturas in wishing the young couple a long happy and prosperous life. MARRIED AT RED BLUFF A wedding was solemnized on the 17th of January in which two of the prominent young people of this county were the contracting parties. The marriage was that of Mr. Clyde F. Dyke and Miss Mamie Sisson. Rev. D.C. Williams of the M. E. Church officiated. The wedding took place at the residence of the Sisson Brothers at Red Bluff at 8 o’clock in the evening. The bride was dressed in white Mussolini Silk while the groom wore black. The wedding was a quiet affair only about 20 guests being present. Mrs. J. A. Dyke and Jim Dyke and Leslie Dyke and wife of Cedarville were present. After the ceremony, the bride and groom led the guests into the dining room where a splendid wedding supper was in waiting. The bride and groom were the recipients of many valuable presents. The contracting parties of this wedding are well-known in Modoc County and have hosts of friends here who will gladly extend congratulations and best wishes on the learning of the happy event. The groom was reared near Cedarville in this county while the bride has made the place her home for the past several years. They are recognized as our most worthy young people. Mr. Dyke is a druggist and is employed in one of the drug stores in Roseville, where they will make their future home. MARRIED IN ALTURAS Joe Bruce and Miss Arle Cathcart, among the most popular young people of McArthur, in Fall River Valley, stole away from their friends and were quietly married in Alturas on the 18th instant. The bride and groom were in Bieber Friday evening on their return from the Modoc County seat and were congratulated by intimate friends. Mr. and Mrs. Bruce will make their home at McArthur, where the groom is engaged in business. STRUED WITH PARALYSIS Last Wednesday, Mrs. John Davis of this place left here for Paisley, Oregon, where she was called by a telegram announcing the sad news that her father, Adam Hartlerode, was fatally ill from a stroke of paralysis, which he received Tuesday morning about ten o’clock. Mr. Hartlerode was a veteran of the civil war and leaves besides a loving wife, five sons and four daughters. They are L. C., E. H., W. S., F. O., and Max Hartelrode. The daughters are Mrs. John Davis, Mrs. T. J. Linville, Mrs. James W. Watkins and Mrs. J. P. Harper. All hastened to the bedside of their father as soon as the sad news was received. LAKE CITY PIONEER DIES IN ALTURAS One of the oldest pioneers and Indian fighters of Surprise Valley was called away by death at the hospital in Alturas yesterday, after several years patiently suffering from poor health. The remains will be taken to Lake City for interment, as that is where his home has been for many years past. About ten days ago, Mr. Quirk came over on the stage from Cedarville, intending to go to a hospital at Sacramento to receive medical treatment, but upon his arrival here he was suffering too severely to continue on his journey on the train. He was a man who was highly respected by all who knew him and was a man who was active in promoting the welfare of every community where he resided. (1:2) LOCAL AND PERSONAL BORN – At Alturas, Modoc County, Cal., January 23, 1912, to the wife of Cahn Fogerty, a son. DIED – In Chico, Cal., January20, 1912, Mary Jane Pickard, aged 67 years. The deceased was the mother of Edwin S. Pickard, of Adin, proprietor of the Adin Argus. (4:1) BORN – At Fort Bidwell, Cal., Monday January 22, 1912, to the wife of Claud Mulkey, a son. The little one lived for only a few hours before death claimed it. (4:1) Mrs. Ruby Maynard, formerly Miss Pinckney and Mrs. Lois Hall, formerly Miss Pleasants, came down from Lakeview last Wednesday on a visit to their many friends. Mrs. Hall now resides at Lakeview and was accompanied by her little daughter, while Mrs. Maynard has her home at Stockton. ~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Family Researcher of "The Last Frontier" Modoc County, California --- Our outgoing mail is checked by ZoneAlarm AntiVirus.