DEATH OF MRS FANNIE TRAVERS TAYLOR Memorial Note by Dr. James H. N. Williams, of Reno, Nevada On Sunday, April 9th, Mrs. Taylor passed away rather suddenly at her home in Susanville at the age of 72 years. The funeral service was held in the Methodist Episcopal Church on Tuesday, April 11th, conducted by the pastor, rev. Glenn W. Butcher, and was largely attended. Many in Cedarville and throughout Surprise Valley will remember the Taylor’s: "Grandma" Taylor, mother of Alfred H. and Rev. Theodore, (both deceased); John W., now of Eagleville; Mrs. Alice Perkins, (deceased); Mrs. May Holton – now of Sacramento; Mrs. Irene Poole – now of Reno. Alfred h. Taylor and Miss Fannie H. Traver were married in Cedarville in the early ‘80’s (I think in 1882). Here they lived until 1897 when Mr. Taylor became Register in the United States Land Office in Susanville, which position he filled continuously until 1912 and intermittently in the office until his death in November in 1918. Following the death of her husband, Mrs. Taylor with her three sons – Ralph, George and Fred remained in Susanville. Here her boys have married, set-up their homes and have their positions in the community and following the example of their parents, with their families, are active members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. On Sunday morning, April 9th, the day her grandmother joined the Church Triumphant, Catherine Taylor, daughter of George Taylor, joined the Church in Susanville – something for memory to cherish. In Cedarville, the late Alfred H. Taylor was local preacher, Sunday School Superintendent and Bible Class teacher. Transferring to Susanville, brought not only their certificates of church membership but their continued active interest in the Church. In Cedarville their three sons were born – George and Fred being twins. Mrs. Taylor was a woman of fine qualities and noble characteristics and like her sister, the late Mrs. Robert Minto, of Eagleville. In temperament calm and well poised; a devoted homemaker and a kindly neighbor; faithful in the Church but never forward and assuming – a womanly Christian woman whose life was long and useful. Cedarville Circuit was my first appointment – 1888–1890. Two of my Cedarville homes, were that of "Grandma" Taylor and that of her son, Alfred, (another of my homes was that of Mr. and Mrs. James Wylie). With the passing of these friends, my memory is quickened and while with a sense of sadness, I recall those fast receding years, there were contacts made through which I am still enriched and for which I am thankful, and when from time, my present duties bring me to Cedarville and Eagleville, practically in the Church services, I find myself peopling those sanctuaries with forms of those "loved long since and lost awhile" and whose spirits are now among the festal company in Heaven. To name them, space forbids and I must forbear. And now this loved woman has joined that great Company of Redeemed; interrupted fellowships are restored and spiritual progress for her will go on under conditions that are superior as Heaven is superior to earth. (1:5) CARD OF THANKS – We wish to express our sincere thanks to our friends and neighbors who so kindly assisted us in the illness and death of our beloved mother. Rufus, Ray and Chester Davis Mrs. Ira D. Wilson Mrs. W. I. McPherson Mr. and Mrs. Edd Davis OBSEQUEIS OF MRS Sarah SUSAN BUTLER Sarah Susan Butler was born Sept. 15, 1858, at Scottsburg, Oregon, married at Scottsburg, Oregon, 54 years ago to Isaac H. Davis, who die on Sept. 8, 1900. She passed away at her home near Cedarville, May 3rd, 1933. To this union was born six children, four boys, Rufus J., Raymond P., Eddy D., and Chester H., all of Cedarville, Cal., Mrs. Ira D. Wilson, of Taft, Cal., and Mrs. W. I. McPherson, of Kooskia, Idaho. Besides her children whom were all present at her funeral, she leaves to mourn her passing seven grandchildren and a sister and four brothers, who reside in Oregon. During the years of her widowhood she had taken the place of both parents to her children and the memory of her loving guardianship is most dear to the bereaved family, who now mourn for her. She was a member of the Christian Church for 35 years. Funeral services were conducted at the Cedarville M. E. Church by the pastor, Rev. V. A. Vinyard, just before the remains were shipped to her Oregon home, where they will be interred in the family plot; her two sons, Edd and Chester accompanied the remains. (4:4) WEDNESDAY, MAY 17TH, 1933 COMMECEMENT EXERCISES HELD WEDNESDAY NITE TWENTY-TWO GRADUATE FROM VALLEY GRAMMAR SCHOOLS The annual grammar School Graduation was held in the High School Gymnasium Wednesday eve, May 10, 1933. A very large crowd was in attendance as all the schools from Lake City to Eagleville were represented and the patrons of the districts came to see their pupils receive their diplomas. The stage was beautifully decorated with evergreen and woven in with Crepe Paper, Class Colors of Green and White. While there were no blossoms out to decorate with, as usual the ladies of the community came to our aid with beautiful potted plants and flowers. Many thanks to these generous women in this time of need. The following program was enjoyed by all: March of Graduates – Mrs. Stella Hill at the Piano Short Talk and Prayer – Rev. Vinyard Reading – Robert Steward, of Overton District Poem – Irene Benner, of Overton District Class history – Mary Conklin, of Cottonwood District Class Will – Frances Connelly, of Cottonwood District Introduction of Cottonwood Class – Pauline Olson Song – Kennon Heard and _____ Quimby, of Soldier Creek District Short Play by Cedarville Class, in which the Salutatory was given by Dorothy McCulley Class Inventory – Ernest Croover Class History – Vera Rinehart Class Prophecy – Glenn Freeborn Class Will – Kathryn Beebe Class Poem – Theta Dollarhide Address to Seventh Grade – Lee Allenwood Response by Seventh grade – Ernestine Allenwood Valedictory – Kathleen Wylie The following pupils were now given their diplomas by E. R. Tyeryar: Lloyd Wimer, Lake City; Kennon Heard and ____ Quimby, Soldier Creek; Billy Atkinson, ’49; Isabelle Goodwin and Mildred Goodwin, Washington; Irene Benner and Robert Steward, Overton; Pauline Olson, Francis Connelly and Mary Conklin, Cottonwood; Bill Doss and Edna Meyers, Eagleville; Dorothy McCulley, Ernest Croover, Theta Dollarhide, Vera Rinehart, Lee Rinehart, Lee Allenwood, Glenn Freeborn, Kathryn Beebe and Kathleen Wylie, Cedarville. Mr. Smith, the principal of the High School, now gives a few appropriate remarks and welcomes the Class to enter the High School this Fall. The Class was now presented to the audience as the Graduating Class of 1933. One pupil from Soldier Creek, Sibyl Smith, was unable to be present on account of illness. EAGLEVILLE NOTES Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Parman will celebrate their sixtieth wedding anniversary on Sunday next. The couple was married in Surprise Valley and have spent sixty happy and useful years in the valley of their original choice. Fifty-five of these years have been spent upon the ranch, which they still operate. Sunday will see friends gathered in Eagleville, who have known the Parmans through these years. The arrangements are for a picnic lunch – weather permitting – and fitting ceremonies. Should the weather, as prophesied by some of our "not too often mistaken" forecasters, to one of the several bad Sundays, following a bad Easter, the activities will be held inside entirely. NEWSY ITEMS FROM LAKE CITY Mrs. Thomas Painter was operated upon for goiters at the general Hospital at Alturas Monday. Dr. McKenney was the surgeon. Mrs. Rhua Coughran and little son are at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Hobbs. Mrs. Joshua Strief is reported better, after another siege of gallstones. WEDNESDAY, MAY 24TH, 1933 DIAMOND WEDDING ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATED AT EAGLEVILLE SUNDAY MR. AND MRS. JESSE PARMAN HAVE BEEN MARRIED SIXTY YEARS The sixtieth nuptial anniversary ceremony of Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Parman was preformed at Eagleville by the Reverend Virgil A. Vinyard of Cedarville. Jesse Parman, dignified gentleman of eighty-three years, squired his lady to the altar and before a wholly sympathetic gathering of friends, which packed the church far beyond capacity the ceremony was pronounced. Songs in accord with the occasion were sung. Some of these as selections and others were heartily sung by the willing guests. Mr. and Mrs. Parman were in all probability – the least moved of those present. One does not show emotion easily after having traveled life’s road so long. The church activities over, the crowd adjourned to the Community Hall where the inner man partook heartily of one of Eagleville’s famous feeds. Relatives and close friends of the couple were seated at the bride’s table and food and conversation ran riot. Several speakers paid tribute to the Parmans and never did speakers represent the sentiments of the whole. The wedding cake, a four-layer pyramided affair done in pink and white frosting and surmounted by a tiny bride and groom, was a masterpiece of the pastry art. Mrs. Emmett Powers was the artist who conceived it. The arrangements and program were in the hands of the Ladies Improvement Club of Eagleville. Judging from results, one must suppose that a more capable and tasteful group would be hard to find. All honors is due them for their efforts. A more thoroughly enjoyable affair is hard to imagine. BIOGRAPHY OF JESSE PARMAN Jesse Parman was born in Missouri in 1850. The Parman family crossed the plains in 1857 with an emigrant train made up entirely of ox-team outfits. Jesse Parman was seven at the time. There were five children in the Parman family – three girls and two boys. Mrs. Gestner – now of Chico and Mr. Parman’s sister, is the only remaining member besides Mr. Parman. Mrs. Gestner is now 78. Mr. Parman tells us that contrary to the universally accepted idea that all settlers of the early days were gold seekers, the vast majority crossed the plains in search of land and the opportunity of making a home. Gold was seldom a factor. The ox train with two or three hundred head of stock cattle, wintered at an old mining town called "Horsetown," near Redding. Mr. Parman tells us that there must have been some mistake about the name for there were more dogs than horses in the town. The family moved on and developed an excellent section of land and then, one day, were informed by Colonel Haeger that they should be forced to move for he, the Colonel, had bought the land as part of an old Spanish Grant and meant to rent to, or force out all the settlers. The settlers went to law but could do nothing about the land. Some of them, like the Parmans, rented for a time but eventually picked up bag and baggage and moved out. The Parmans next settled at Smith’s Ferry near Kirksville, in Sutter County. In the fall of 1871, Mr. Parmans father drove cattle into Modoc and wintered here. Soon after, the entire family moved in and settled on Cottonwood Creek in Surprise Valley. In the fall of 1872, the Vaughn’s moved into Surprise Valley under much the same circumstances, as had the Parmans. A. C. Vaughn crossed the plains with his family in 1863 and 1864. The emigrant train was made up entirely of mule outfit. They wintered in Nevada. The Vaughn's were, while not aquainted with the Parmans, also from Missouri. The Vaughn's took the ranch just south of the present Parman ranch. Mr. Vaughn lived to the age of 80 and Mrs. Vaughn to the age of 87. On the 22nd day of May, 1873, just sixty years ago. Jesse Parman and Dora Vaughn were married. To this marriage there were eight children – four of the children are now living. They are: Mrs. Tess Pratt of Eagleville, Leslie Parman of Riverside, Mrs. Cannon of Sacramento and Willie Parman of Eagleville. From this line there are ten grandchildren and nineteen great grandchildren. Mrs. Parman has two sisters and three brothers alive today. They are: William Vaughn of College City, Jesse Vaughn of Fresno, Charlie Vaughn of Fort Bidwell, Mrs. Cummins of Cedarville and Mrs. Taylor of Eagleville. Mr. Parman has been a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows since 1884. Was at one time, a member of the County Board of Supervisors. Also was town constable of Eagleville for years. The Parmans have always been members of the Christian Church and Mr. Parman is the only living original trustee of the Eagleville Christian Church. Mr. Parman through his years in the west has never been bitten by the "Gold Fever". Neither has the city ever held charm for either of them. Mr. Parman, when asked to what he attributed the success of his married life, answered that he seemed to remember something about "obey" in the marriage ceremony. And Mrs. Parman, like the diplomatic lady that she is, did not contradict him. Wherein may lie the answer. Mr. Parman is 83 years of age this coming June. And Mrs. Parman is 78. When most people, at such an age, have shifted their burdens to the shoulders of others, these truly remarkable people carry on and look to their appointed tasks with the greatest care. Indeed are these gentlefolk living a lasting tribute to themselves. May we congratulate and extend our heartiest wishes to these excellent people. – as per K. S. M. ~~~~~~ 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.