Wednesday, January 11, 2006 Looking back is a regular feature of the Modoc County Record, a weekly newspaper published in Alturas, California. The following is transcribed from the December 22, 2005 issue. Looking Back 97 Years Ago – 1908 E.E. RINEHART has purchased a high powered auto machine and intends to establish it on the road as a passenger vehicle between Alturas and Lakeview…. All of the stage coach lines have revised their schedule from Cedarville to Alturas. The stage will leave Cedarville at 6 a.m. in order to be in Alturas to meet the train at 1 p.m. …. It was 23 below zero in Alturas this week, the coldest night in many years. But the skating and sleighing is being enjoyed and several parties are busy getting their supplies of ice, the thickness being about 12 inches. 87 Years Ago – 1918 MODOC COUNTYS honor roll for the recently concluded World War lists six soldiers who made the supreme sacrifice. Thomas Harvel of Adin, Clifford Harter of Tulelake, and Edison Lakey of Adin all died of wounds. Emory Kafader of Bidwell, Manuelo Ferris of Alturas and Marvin Hintz died of influenza. Pvt. Edward Smith was killed in action November 2, 1918 and Darrell Vernon was killed November 1. Kenneth Clifford was wounded. 67 Years Ago – 1938 RUFUS WARD of Surprise Valley has been named by Governor Merriam to fill the unexpired term of his brother, Harry on the Board of Supervisors…. Cattle buying has been good in Modoc lately and local ranchers have sold several herds for $40 straight through, including cows, calves and yearlings…. The Eagles and Legion will team up for the annual town Christmas party and dance. It was clear for nearly a week here in the Valley but it is clouding up again for another round of rain and then fog. The winters in this Valley are sometimes pretty dreary. Hope that you all had a fun New Years, and may all the rest of your days be good ones. Ron Morgan