THE NEW ERA, ALTURAS, MODOC COUNTY, CAL WEDNESDAY, APRIL 5, 1911 TIT FOR TAT An amusing "tit for tat" case called District Attorney C. S. Baldwin to Cedarville a week ago. The start of it all was a mischievous dog belonging to Mr. J. Canty, which continually worried a horse and cow belonging to Mr. L. C. Dolly. A pistol shot reined the offending dog to perpetual silence, whereupon, Mr. Canty had his neighbor arrested for dog slaughter. Mr. Canty also had a phonograph, which he would place in the open air close to Mr. Dolly’s home and grind out doleful music for unlimited hours without a change of tune. Thereupon, Mr. Dolly made a charge against his neighbor for maintaining a nuisance. However, Mr. Baldwin states that the entire affair was finally settled in a friendly basis so no serious harm is done. LITTLE THINGS Mrs. A. K. Wylie has returned from below after having a delightful outing with her mother, Mrs. J. M. Thompson in San Francisco and Bay Points. Mrs. Winnifred Taylor, of Fort Bragg, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Lee of this place, is in town visiting relatives and friends. Mrs. Taylor was formerly one of Modoc’s successful teachers. Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Van Loan celebrated the first anniversary of their marriage last Wednesday evening with a special dinner, to which all of the immediate families of the couple were incited and present. Last Saturday, John Stonefelt, a native of Sweden, was admitted as a citizen of the United States. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Everson were is witnesses. For the last six years, Mr. Stonefelt has been living in this county and has always proved an industrious and law abiding man, the kind of citizens the United States needs. The several cases brought up as against Peter Ivory of Likely by the people of the State, with Robert E. Sigler as prosecuting witness were all dismissed for want of evidence. The charges were, First: for stealing a jug of whiskey from "Wild Bill" an Indian; the second: for selling whiskey to Jack Williams, another Indian; the third: was for giving a drink to Robert E. Sigler. Sigler not long since plead guilty to the unlawful selling of whiskey in a soft drink place at Likely. The will of Elizabeth Brown was admitted to probate yesterday, her son Jeduthan being appointed executor. The estate consists of ten-thousand dollars in money and half of it goes to Jeduthan Brown, while the other half is divided equally among the children of Evra Brown, deceased. W. A. Odbert and J. R. Wilson are appointed trustees to look after the children’s share and see that only the income be spent for their support until each child becomes of age. Jeduthan Brown, W. A. Odbert, were present as witnesses. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 12, 1911 WEDDED AT BIEBER A quiet wedding was solemnized at the home of the bride’s mother, Mrs. William Gerig, last Friday, which united the lives of Miss Bertha Gerig and Peter W. Govett. Both of this valley. Judge G. S. Brown performed the ceremony in his usual impressive manner and after congratulations, the bride and groom departed for Lookout, where they will make their home. The young married couple were raised in this valley and have a host of friends, who extend felicitations for their future prosperity and happiness. – Bieber Gazette DEATH AT LAKEVIEW Last Wednesday, Jim Partin and Mark of this place went to Lakeview, where Mr. Partin was called by the death of his brother, John Partin, who was found dead in a cabin at Lakeview the day before. As soon as the dead man was discovered the coroner was summoned. An investigation showed that Mr. Partin had died from an overdose of morphine, which it is assertedly was given to him by a Chinaman. It is feared that foul play was the motive, as Mr. Partin had $165 a day or two before his death, which could not be found or accounted for. Two days previous to his death he bought a fine saddle and pair of spurs, which shows conclusively that it was not a case of suicide. He was 30 years of age. (1:5) LAKE CITY ITEMS Mrs. Porter Heard is suffering with a bad case of blood poisoning in her right hand. Miss Belvie Heard has been on the sick list for the past week but is convalescent at this writing. LITTLE THINGS Born – At Lake City, Cal., April 3, 1911 to the wife of Jeduthan Brown, a son. Tom Ivory left last week for San Francisco, where he goes to secure medical treatment for his leg, which was broken last summer and has not properly healed yet. Thomas Frawley returned last Wednesday from Reno, where he spent a couple of weeks in the hospital having his wound dressed. He has now almost regained his former good health. Mrs. Ed Peterson, of Bidwell, arrived here last Wednesday night on her was home from San Francisco and Berkeley where she went to undergo an operation. She returns greatly improved in health. Her husband was here to meet her. Charles J. Toreson, one of Modoc’s successful teachers, returned a few days ago from an extended visit to Myrtle Point, Oregon, where he was receiving medical treatment. He returned much improved, as all do who visit the specialist at Myrtle Point. The sad news reached here last week of the death of Mrs. C. O. Vincent at New Pine Creek, aged 19 years. She was the daughter of John L. Henderson of Willow Ranch and was married almost two years ago. She leaves a husband and numerous relatives and friends to mourn this sad ending of her bright young life. (4:2) WEDNESDAY, APRIL 19, 1911 A JURY TRIAL Last Friday, the preliminary examination of Mrs. Emma Hill was held before Justice of the Peace, W. E. Armstrong, on a charge of assault with a deadly weapon, the prosecuting witness being Mrs. Phamey Jackson. The defendant was held to answer to the Superior Court. On Monday, she appeared before the Superior Court with her attorney, A. F. Shartel and entered a plea of not guilty. Accordingly, the court ordered that a venire of thirty-five jurors be summoned by the Sheriff from among the qualified jurors of the county, to appear on Wednesday morning at ten o’clock for the trial. The trial will begin this morning at ten and will probably last for three or four days. We will not comment on the evidence at this time as we do not wish to disqualify the jurors. HAS APPENDICITIS Dorr Methvin, who has been acting as janitor at the high school building all winter, was taken suddenly very ill with appendicitis about a week ago. Physicians were called but he rapidly grew worse, until it was decided that he must go below for an operation. Last Monday morning he started for Sacramento, accompanied by two members of the Woodmen lodge. Mr. Methvin has many friends here who hope to hear of his complete recovery soon. News was received this morning that Mr. Methvin was operated on in Sacramento yesterday afternoon and stood the operation in fine shape. MRS ABBOTT FATALLY INJURED Prattville (Plumas County), April 12 – Word was received here yesterday that Mrs. H. B. Abbott, of this place was seriously, probably fatally, injured in Berkeley yesterday at noon. She was struck by the piston cylinder of the Berkeley train engine and received injuries, which may prove fatal. She lies at the Roosevelt Hospital with a fractured skull and four broken ribs. On account of her age, 72 years, little hope is entertained for her recovery. Mrs. Abbott was stopping with her daughter, Mrs. Annette Adams, a graduate student of the University. Had not the train been slowing up she would have been instantly killed. Mrs. Abbott has besides her daughter, a son, A. H. Abbott, residing at Redding. DEATH AT RENO The sad news reached here last Friday morning of the death of Mrs. C. A. Dickey, mother of the wife of our local barber, E. L. Wartman. The esteemed lady was a resident of Reno, Nevada and had been for several years where she was highly esteemed and respected and died as she had lived – blessing all humanity. She was the wife of D. Dickey, jailer at the city jail of Reno, a position he has filled for years as well as filling different offices of trust off and on all his life. Mrs. Dickey was a member of the Reno Relief Corps and was among the active workers. She leaves to mourn her loss, a husband, two sons, two daughters and an army of friends. It is always sad when a mother is removed from our midst; but in this, case with Mrs. Wartman it is doubly sad as the association between them was more that of sisters than mother and daughter – that full sweet confidence existing between them that is seldom witnessed in these modern days. – Bidwell Nugget 1:4) ALTURAS COUPLE WEDDED Last Saturday afternoon, Charles Bettendorff and Georgia Adkins presented themselves before Rev. Isaac Clark Crook and received the benediction, which made their lives and purpose one. Both of the young people are exceedingly well and favorably known and have many relatives in the county. Mrs. John Cummings attended the bride. The good wishes of all their friends will go with them. LITTLE THINGS Mrs. Blondin Duke formerly of Davis Creek, is now located at Sisson, California. Born – At Fort Bidwell, Cal., April 8, 1911, to the wife of Arthur Miles, a daughter. Richard Bruce, formerly a resident of Fort Bidwell, died at Lakeview several days ago of cancer of the throat. (4:1) A Greek named George Lemberes was arrested last Friday on a charge of grand larceny. He was taken before Justice of the Peace, Harry Miller and at request of the defendant the preliminary examination was continued until this morning at ten o’clock. Paul Lighty and family arrived here from Bridgeport, Illinois last Wednesday and on Saturday went to Cedarville, where they will make their home. He is a nephew of D. H. Lighty, one of the old settlers there. Frank Reid was found dead at Lakeview on Tuesday of last week, with a bullet hole through his heart. The coroner’s verdict was suicide. (4:2) Chinese Charlie was arrested last Thursday on a charge of selling whiskey to Indians and on being taken before the Justice of the Peace, plead guilty to the charge, whereupon he was fined two hundred dollars. Franklin Tracy Poore formerly a resident of Alturas was married in San Francisco a few days ago to Emma M. Brown. Mr. Poore is now a rising young attorney of that city and has many friends here who wish him and his fair bride a happy and prosperous life. James H. Partin returned from Lakeview last week, where he went to attend the funeral of his brother, whose death we mentioned last week. Mr. Partin is fully convinced from all the circumstances that his brother was murdered for the purpose of robbery. According to the doctors who examined the body, death was caused by a hypodermic injection of morphine in the back part of the arm, where it would have been impossible for him to have administered it with his own hands. In addition to that, about $165 was missing, which should have been in his pockets, thus showing the motive for the crime. (4:3) WEDNESDAY, APRIL 26, 1911 DEATH OF MRS REEVES On Wednesday, April 19, 1911, Mrs. Reeves, the mother of Charles Lamb, passed away from this life, at the age of 72 years, after a lingering illness. The death occurred at Pacific Grove, where she had been spending the winter. Mr. Lamb and his wife were with his mother during the last weeks of her sickness and did all that loving hands could do to alleviate her suffering. Miss Rose Heard, of Lake City had gone below with Mrs. Reeves last fall and remained with her to the end. The remains were taken to San Francisco and cremated in compliance with the earnest request expressed by Mrs. Reeves during her illness. Mr. and Mrs. Lamb arrived here returning to their home at Cedarville yesterday. Mrs. Reeves was a refined and highly accomplished lady, whose cheerful disposition and genial nature won for her a large circle of friends who will deeply mourn her loss. We extend our sincere sympathy to the bereaved relatives in their sad loss. (1:3) LITTLE THINGS Born – In Alturas, Cal., on April 19, 1911, to the wife of A. E. Pearson, a son. Mr. John Crowley, brother of Mrs. Abbott Green, came last week with his family from their home in Texas. They formerly lived here and are returning to again make their home in Modoc. The glamour of Texas with its awful droughts has proved a mirage. We sincerely welcome all old friends back to Modoc and her increasing show to obtain the necessary products of wealth. Mrs. Ed Hill of Cedarville has been critically sick for the past few weeks and after a consultation among several physicians it was decided that she must go below to undergo an operation. Accordingly, she was brought to Alturas Sunday in one of the Lamb autos, accompanied by her husband and her sister, Miss Cassie Johnstone and on Monday the party left on the train for San Francisco. Born – At Likely, Cal., April 22, 1911, to the wife of Will Flournoy, a son. Born – Near Alturas, Cal., on April 21, 1911, to the wife of Grant Pratt, a son. J. A. Yates and wife and baby daughter went over to Cedarville Sunday in their auto to see Mrs. Yates father, D. H. Lighty, returning home the same day. ~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Family Researcher of "The Last Frontier" Modoc County, California --- Our outgoing mail is checked by ZoneAlarm AntiVirus.