SURPRISE VALLEY RECORD - CEDARVILLE, MODOC COUNTY, CAL WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 1933 J. U. Gentry, of New Pine Creek, spent several days in Cedarville this week visiting his daughter, Mrs. Heath Stanley and family. Just got back from the "main drag" and one of our "reporters" informed us that George Peacock, who is being held in the county jail on and insanity charge and whose hearing was held last Wednesday had demanded a jury trial. We understand that he plead his own case and somewhat "out-smarted" some of the attorneys. RIFLE GOES OFF; TOE COMES OFF! A. L. Prewitt, of Denio, Oregon, is in Cedarville, this week nursing his left foot, which is minus the fourth toe. It happened that Prewitt was unloading a 25-35 Winchester rifle at the William Rinehart Ranch one day last week, when the darn thing went off, the bullet went through his left boot where his toes were located. On taking his boot off, he found that instead of having the usual number of toes on his pedal extremity, he had to reach in his sock and find out where in thunder the other toe was. Sure enough, it was in his sock. He states he doesn’t mind the loss of the toe, but he hated to puncture his boot. GUESTS REGISTERED AT THE HOTEL SURPRISE The following is a list of transients registered at the Hotel Surprise during the past week: C. Booria, San Francisco; Mrs. Edward Rinehart, Denio, Oregon; A. L. Prewitt, Denio, Oregon; W. C. Calder, Baker, Oregon; O. F. Selle, Baker, Oregon; J. A. McLaughlin, Minnesota; G. F. Hammond and H. E. Bankoir, of Santa Barbara, California. Jack Wheeler, son of Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Wheeler, spent the weekend visiting in Cedarville. He was accompanied by Miss Dorothy McBride and brother, Harold McBride, of Stockton. T. J. WYLIE IN SHOW Yep, Tom Wylie is playing a heavy part in the home talent play, which is being sponsored by the Surprise Valley Fair Association. That’s what Tom says, but being fully informed, we understand that the above-mentioned character, which our postmaster is taking, is a light part for a heavy man. Nuff, said! LAKE CITY NEWS Robert Strief is here visiting with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joshua Strief. Mrs. Strief is reported much better. We think she was just playing sick so as to have a visit form Robert. Miss Dorothy Steele had a severe attack of homesickness, so came home and entered the High School at Cedarville last Monday. Mr. and Mrs. William Heard, Cecil Heard, Mrs. Ernie Wimer and baby, Joy were Alturas visitors last week. Born in Cedarville, Cal., September 1, 1933, to Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Atkinson, a daughter – Barbara Joan Atkinson. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 1933 Mrs. FULTON S. HEARD PASSED AWAY WEDNESDAY The sad news reached here this morning, (Wednesday) that Mrs. Allie Heard, wife of Fulton S. Heard, of Lake City, passed away this morning, at her home at that place. Mrs. Heard has been in a very poor state of health for several years and her death was not unexpected. Obituary will appear in this paper next week. We extend our heartfelt sympathy to our friends in their bereavement and hour of sorrow. (1:2) REGISTERED AT the HOTEL DURING the WEEK W. G. Stewart, Alameda; George I. Fanton, Bridgeport, Oregon; J. C. Wise and Mrs. Tilley, of Washington, D. C.; Loraine Amanson, Boise, Idaho. The above are all interested in mining activities in this valley and in Northern Nevada. F. L. Dragamanvich, Rural School Supervisor of Modoc; B. Connelly and Charles Karsten, salesman from Reno, Nevada; Harry French, of Alturas, who is connected with the State Sales Tax collections; Mike White of Lost Creek; McElroy Brown, of Bieber; Brown is a mule buyer. BREAKS ANKLE WHILE BRANDING STOCK While branding cattle at the Bear Ranch, Mike White, Lost Creek rancher had three bones in his right ankle and two bones in his leg broken. The accident occurred while trying to throw a calf. He was brought to Cedarville, where Dr. Kennedy rendered first aid services and then taken to Alturas, where the fracture was X-rayed. He is now stopping at the Hotel Surprise. DEATH OF A FORMER RESIDENT The funeral of Harry Wilder, formerly of this valley, but of late a resident of Marysville passed away at that place last Friday, following an operation. His remains were brought here for burial and funeral services were held from the M. E. Church Monday afternoon, Rev. Virgil A. Vinyard assisted by the choir, conducted the service. He is a brother-in-law of Mrs. Fannie Bower, of this place. We have not received any data, so are unable to give his obituary this week. (1:2) Miss Margaret Powers is spending a few weeks’ vacation in Redding visiting her brother, Hilyard and family. DECLARED INSANE BY JURY AT HEARING George PEACOCK IS TAKEN TO STATE HOSPITAL THURSDAY Last Wednesday morning, the insanity case of George Peacock, was heard in the Superior Court before Judge F. M. Jamison. District Attorney, Sharp represented the people while Peacock acted as his own attorney. It seems as though Peacock lost his case when he took the stand in his own behalf, when he was cross-questioned by the District Attorney. The complaint was based on the fact that the defendant had hallucinations, believing that he had an airplane, automobiles and in fact, everything that would go to make him a businessman. He stated at the trial there was 35,000 acres of land in the western part of the county where the grasses grow so thickly that if cattle were turned on it, they would die of fatness within thirty days. On the cross-questions the district attorney stated something about 25,000 acres of land and Peacock promptly corrected him and stated that it was 35,000 acres. This along with other hallucinations caused the jury to declare him insane. He was taken to the State Hospital at Stockton for treatment last Thursday by Deputy Sheriff Ray Tierney. The jury was composed of Ben Cambron, R. J. Doolittle, C. A. Estes, R. E. Routsob, Lura Kresge, E. B. Harper, A. W. Stiner, R. E. McCulley and J. L. Hawkins. EAGLEVILLE NOTES Mr. C. H. (Cy) McCormick, former resident of this place, but now of Secret Valley, was visiting relatives and friends here last week. His parents were among the early pioneers of the valley and altho’ there were eight children in the family, not one living has remained in this locality. The father and mother, the late Mr. and Mrs. William McCormick will be well remembered for their hospitality in the hotel here, which they owned for many years. A bouncing baby boy, weighing 9 ½ pounds, arrived at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Pete Itzaina, Sept. 11th, 1933. The name selected was Raymond IS MUCH IMPROVED IN HEALTH Mrs. Emma Addington, pioneer resident of this valley, who has been quite ill during the past six weeks at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Lizzie Metzker in Alturas, is reported on the mend and is able to be up and around, at this writing. Mr. Kemble, who for sometime has been confined to a hospital in Reno for medical treatment, and who returned to his home in Vya about a month ago, is able to be up and around and is feeling a lot better. Born at Eagleville, Cal., September 10th, 1933, to Mr. and Mrs. Ytzinia, a nine and a half-pound son. LAKE CITY ITEMS Mrs. Eliza Catlin was up from Eagleville Sunday and spent the day with the M. Hanks family. Little Bobby Ogle, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Ogle, of Lakeview, who has been visiting his uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Wheeler, of this place, returned to his home in Lakeview last Wednesday. Upon leaving he informed them "I’ll be back next week." He will be four in November. The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Oakley Linville passed away at the hospital at Alturas last Wednesday morning. Little Max Charles Linville was aged 3 years, 3 months and 3 days. (8:3) Frank A. Lauer is the Postmaster at Westwood, taking the place of A. T. Taylor, who has served as postmaster at that place for the past ten years. Taylor was formerly of Surprise Valley. Dr. Stiles of Alturas is at Woodland having his thumb treated for blood poison. It was thought for a time that his thumb would have to be amputated, but at this writing his condition is somewhat improved. District Attorney J. T. Sharp and wife of Alturas were called to Quincy last Sunday morning, where they went to the bedside of Mrs. Sharp’s mother, who is critically ill at that place. Jake returned to Alturas early Monday morning. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20TH, 1933 Born at the R. E. McCulley Ranch, about four miles north of Cedarville, Cal., Sept. 18, 1933, to Mr. and Mrs. Ed Van Riper, a ten-pound son. MRS. S.A. SHARTEL PASSES AT REDLANDS Mrs. Fred A. Ash, of Fort Bidwell, received the sad news last week of the death of her aunt, Mrs. Sarah Angeline Shartel, aged 80 years, which occurred at Redlands, California. Mrs. Shartel was a pioneer resident of Surprise Valley and was greatly esteemed by all who knew her. She came here in 1866 making her home in this valley until 1920, when she left for the southern part of the State. A few years ago her husband met with an accident, which resulted in death. Their home was the Harry Ward Ranch. She was the mother of three sons, Frank, Warren and Elmer, all well known in this valley and was the grandmother of Mrs. Hulda Dixon, of Los Angeles. (1:3) Born near Alturas, Cal., Sept. 7, 1933, to Mr. and Mrs. A. N. Stanley, a daughter. Mr. and Mrs. Elliott Vernon, of Berkeley and Mrs. Grace Thompson and Mr. and Mrs. Hawkins of Lodi are here visiting at the home of Mrs. Grace Stanley. Mr. Vernon is a brother of Mrs. Stanley. ~~~~~~ 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.