SURPRISE VALLEY RECORD – CEDARVILLE, MODOC COUNTY, CAL MAY 4TH, 1932 O. S. GOOCH DIES SUDDENLY The news of the death of the sudden death of O. S. Gooch last Thursday at his home, south of town came as a shock tot he many friends of the family. He had been at work during the morning on his ranch, attending to irrigating ditches and returned to the house and not feeling well, laid on the couch; later he told his daughter, Mrs. Gladys Wentzell to send for Dr. Kennedy; and after he came, Mr. Gooch seemed to be feeling better, but just as he was preparing to leave, the end came, death being due to heart failure. Mr. Gooch was an early pioneer of this valley and was a highly esteemed citizen. The record along with a host of friends extends deepest sympathy to the bereaved family in their hour of sorrow. An obituary will appear next week. (1:2) NEWSY NOTES FROM EAGLEVILLE Mr. and Mrs. I. W. Kistler visited with their daughter and family, Mrs. Davie Grove, Jr., this weekend. Mrs. Warren Slinkard, who has been ill for sometime, is now in the hospital at Alturas and expects to be operated on in the near future. Mr. and Mrs. William Mullins and small son recently moved to Winnemucca, Nevada, where the will make their home in the future. John Riley Dean, inmate of the County hospital for the past few years was recently taken to the state asylum at Stockton. R. R. Baker, vice-president of the Modoc County Bank, was in Cedarville last weekend visiting with his mother, Mrs. Seyton Baker, who is quite ill at the present time. Mrs. Nan Miller, of Cedar Pass, left last Thursday for Santa Cruz, where she will visit her sister, Mrs. Carpenter, who resides there. Mr. and Mrs. Everett Cavin, newly weds returned last week from their honeymoon trip to Kansas and will occupy the Strotts residence on Main Street. Johnnie Seminario, 11-year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Pedro Seminario, of the French hotel, suffered an attack of appendicitis and was operated on at the hospital at Alturas last Monday by Dr. Kennedy. He is reported doing well. Miss Hope Ward of Lake City, has accepted the position of Deputy Assessor for the district from 49 to Cowhead Lake. Miss Ward started her duties this morning. Mr. and Mrs. Claude Heard have sold their interest in the mercantile business at Gerlach, Nevada and returned to Surprise Valley to reside. They moved their household effects in from the Nevada town last Monday. Born at Cedarville on April 29th, 1932 to Mr. and Mrs. B. B. Benner, a daughter. Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Eahart left last Friday for Vallejo, where they spent the weekend visiting Mrs. Eahart’s parents, at that place. They were accompanied by Miss Del Curo, also teacher in the local high school, who spent the weekend at San Francisco, visiting with her parents. CARD OF THANKS We desire to express our sincere thanks to our friends and neighbors for their many acts of kindness and assistance during our recent bereavement in the death of our beloved father, O. S. Gooch. Mrs. Gladys Wentzell and son Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Sevier Mr. and Mrs. Guy Gooch & family Mrs. Kate Gooch and family Mr. and Mrs. Roy Gooch Fred Hasse of Surprise Gardens, "the garden spot of Surprise Valley" was a visitor in Alturas last Monday. Rms. L. A. Wheeler received word last week that her mother, Mrs. E. C. Coffman, underwent an operation on her eye last week in San Francisco. Mrs. Coffman’s many friends here will be glad to hear that the operation was successful. MAY 11, 1932 OBSEQUIES OF OSWALD GOOCH Still in the shadows of sorrow, we recall that only a week ago last Thursday morning, our neighbor and true friend, Oswald Sawyer Gooch quietly and very suddenly passed "to that bourne from whence no traveler returns". Job wrote "Man that is born of woman is of few days and full of trouble.." And yet this man lived to the ripe age of eighty-five. But the Psalmist expressed it in these words, "the days of our years are three score and ten, Or if by reason of strength four score; Yet is their pride but labor and sorrow; For it is soon gone and we fly away." Mr. Gooch never "ate the bread of idleness"; in fact, no doubt, his ambition for doing something was what hastened the end. His was a case of not rusting out, but wearing out. But it is far from the writer’s intention to attempt to mention all the good qualities of this man, for it would be too much like trying to count the stars. Suffice it to say he was a man because of the qualities he possessed. He was the one to whom his friends would go in times of embarrassment and trouble for they always received that which they needed. And two years ago when the financial plans of the church were being discussed, he told his pastor if he "will stay and help us out" he would give an amount which considerably more than doubled his first subscription. Truly, he was friend when one was in need and he will be sadly missed. Mr. Goochs’ wife, who was Miss Gertrude Thorpe, passed away May 8, 1919. And the eldest child, Frank, died June 16, 1923. However, he leaves to mourn his loss Guy, of Cedarville, Roy, of Los Angeles, Belva Sevier, of Long Valley and Gladys Wentzell, who as a loving daughter, has been trying to make a happy home for her father in his declining years. And his friends are too numerous to mention. (1:1) At Long Beach, Cal., April 29, 1932, to Mr. and Mrs. Carroll L. Gilmour, (nee Miss Ruby Day) a daughter. – Patricia Ann Gilmour, weight 8-pounds 5 ½ oz. Congratulations. MARRIED IN Lakeview The marriage of Mr. Fred G. Hasse and Mrs. Hazel Van Norman of Eagleville was solemnized at Lakeview last Monday afternoon by Judge O. M. Corkins. Both people are well known in Surprise valley and are being congratulated by their many friends. Ye editor met them in the county court house on that date and was told by them they were just sending the day in Alturas and not that they were going to travel on to Lakeview, where they would leap into the sea of matrimony. They surprised their many friends and they surprised Ye Editor too. Miss Arthyda Stiner, who has been visiting with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. W Stiner, of Owl Creek District, for the pass two weeks left Monday morning for her home in Porterville. Mrs. Harold Roberts and family are moving to Alturas today, where they expect to reside in the future; Harold (Pete) is manager of the hotel Niles, of that city. The condition of Mrs. William Ogle is steadily improving and she will probably be removed from the Hot Springs clinic to her home in a few days according to Dr. H. E. Kelty. Mrs. Ogle is known here in Cedarville, having worked at the Coffman Hotel in years past. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Stanley motored to Lakeview last Sunday to bring Mr. Stanley’s mother, Mrs. Grace Stanley home, who has been receiving medical treatment at that place for sometime. We are glad to hear that Mrs. Stanley is improving. Lewis McCulley returned last Thursday from Woodland, where he underwent a sinus operation at the Woodland Clinic. Stumbling while carrying an armful of wood, Paul Robinson, of Lake City, fell against a kitchen stove at his home and suffered a badly burned hand and arm. MAY 18, 1932 Three cases of tick fever have been reported, among those afflicted are two boys in the Likely section and Dan Royce of Cedar Pass. Dr. Kennedy is attending the latter case. SURPRISE VALLEY COUPLE TO CELEBRATE 59TH ANNIVERSARY Very quietly in their home, Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Parman will celebrate their fifty-ninth wedding anniversary on the twenty- second of this month. They claim the distinction of being the only living couple who were married in Modoc County as far back as 1873. Also another unique distinction in that they have resided continuously on the same ranch since their wedding. Mr. Parman was born in Gentry County, MO., in 1850 and crossed the plains with his family by ox team when a lad of 7-years. He still retains his vivid recollections of that trip. They were constantly harassed by the Indians and time and again were forced to fight for hours to defend their lives and property. The personal danger during the trip lingers much less in his memory than the sufferings of the dumb brutes, which had so patiently hauled the family wagon day after day and which were his especial charges when turned out to graze at the evening encampment. Distinctly he remembers the boyish grief he felt at the loss of four of the family oxen as he watched their panting bodies stuck full of Indian arrows. Well he remembers the keen sorrow of the family and friends when his young mother died on the trip from hardship and exposure. She was buried under a large pine tree when the long train had barely half of its journey behind it. The grave left unmarked for fear of desecration at the hand of marauding redskins. Mrs. Dora Parman is also a covered wagon pioneer, having crossed the plains in ’64. Both Mr. and Mrs. Parman came to Modoc in 1871 and two years later were married. They were the parents of eight children, four of whom are still living, they are Mrs. H. H. Cannon, of Sacramento, Mrs. Tess Pratt and William Parman, of Eagleville, Cal., and Leslie Parman, of Riverside, Cal. They have also ten grandchildren and thirteen great grandchildren. At present, Mr. Parman is actively engaged in the sheep business and has always found time during a busy life to take keen interest in public affairs. Having served our county twice as county Supervisor, his last term being from 1911 to 1915. LEFT HAND MANGLED; LOSES SIGHT OF BOTH EYES WHEN DYNAMITE CAPS GO OFF Robert, seven-year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Campbell, of New Pine Creek, Ore., met with a tragedy last night at that place. He found some dynamite caps in the garage, next door to his home, and while playing with them lighted a match causing them to explode and as a result his left hand was so terribly mangled it was necessary to amputate at the wrist. It is also feared that he will lose the sight of both eyes. He was immediately taken to Lakeview for treatment. Mr. Campbell is senior quarantine inspector at the Quarantine Station at the State Line. The Record extends sincere sympathy to Mr. and Mrs. Campbell in their sad affliction. SURPRISE VALLEY FATHER FACING LONG STAY IN JAIL It’s to be a long, long sojourn in jail for Alfred Wamack, of Surprise Valley unless he or his friends can dig up $15 per month maintenance money dating from September 1, 1929, until now. Wamack was picked up in Redding this week, having dodged a Modoc County bench warrant for the past two years. Brought here and today appearing before E. C. Bonner, acting Superior Judge, he informed the court that one reason why he didn’t pay was "didn’t like his divorced wife’s family." The court failed to perceive why this attitude should have any bearing on the support of minor children of whom there are two in the custody of Mrs. Wamack and issued the imprisonment commitment. Attorney J. T. Sharp caused the citation order of two years ago to be issued, acting as counsel for Mrs. Wamack. Wamack is wondering where the several hundred dollars are coming from if he is to gain his liberty. – Times GOLD SHOWN IN ADIN SPECIMEN Gold, enough in the specimen exhibited to cause a burro to stagger, was the topic of conversation in Alturas yesterday when Amassa Dollarhide, of Adin, reached town. Dollarhide said he found it at the bottom of a 16-foot shaft he has been working on near the Lost Cabin mine at the top of the ridge of Stonecoal Valley. Local friends were dubious that Dollarhide could have struck the pocket although he claims to be working along the hanging wall. The foot-wall he has not uncovered. The metal was granular and oddly enough, was strung through the porphyry while a narrow streak of quartz apparently carried no values. Mining "bugs" around about are awaiting developments and refuse to grow enthusiastic. – Modoc County Times. HERE FROM KLAMATH FALLS Mrs. Mary Quirk is visiting with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Weilmunster, of Lake City, this week. WAMACK’S ATTORNEY GAINS HIM LIBERTY Alfred Wamack, of Surprise Valley, sent to jail last week for contempt of court in evading a warrant issued to force appearance relative to non-payment of maintenance money, was given his liberty this week on a motion offered by his attorney, Oscar Gibbons, E. C. Bonner, acting as Superior Judge, admonished Wamack not to leave the county. – Times Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Johnson, of Sacramento and Mrs. Dorothy Smithson, of Berkeley arrived here last night to be at the bedside of D. S. Denehy, who is seriously ill at his home here. MAY 25TH, 1932 EAGLEVILLE NEWS ITEMS Mr. and Mrs. Steven Slinkard are the proud parents of a baby boy born May 13, 1932. A standing vote of thanks was given to Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Parman by the Sunday School, commemorating their 59th wedding anniversary. Mrs. Fred Hasse has deeded her home north of Eagleville to her father-in-law and is now living at the lower end of Surprise Valley. Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Cockrell were in from Duck Lake Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Leo Weilmunster are in from Nevada this week visiting. JESSE RICE PASSES SUNDAY AFTERNOON Jesse Rice of this place passed away at his home here Sunday afternoon, being confined to his bed three weeks before the end, though he was in ill health for several years. He was of a quiet, unassuming disposition, a good friend and neighbor and well liked by everyone who knew him. He was tenderly nursed by his devoted sisters, Mrs. Lucy Morgan and Mrs. Mary Sly, to whom is tendered the sincere sympathy of the community. He was born in Missouri in 1871 and died May 22, 1932, having spent his life in this valley, being among the early pioneers. His funeral was conducted from the M. E. Church Tuesday afternoon, Rev. Vinyard officiating. (1:4) SPOTTING FEVER WARNING ISSUED With three cases of the dreaded spotted tick fever existing in Modoc County, a warning has been sent forth that those who frequent the open spaces should use precaution or better still, subject themselves to a serum treatment. Two young lads, Warren and Jackie Flournoy, cousins, are ill at the Arthur Flournoy home in Alturas and suffering with high temperatures. Their condition today is reported as favorable and the attending physician entertains hopes for their recovery. A more serious case is reported to Dr. John Stile, county health officer, by Dr. Milo Kennedy of Cedarville, who list Dan Royce, Cedar Pass rancher, as a victim of the malady. His condition today was very low, it was stated. The tick, which causes a fever out-break is larger than the ordinary variety and has a spotted body. It does not bury its head in the flesh. The Flournoy boys, are thought to have been bitten while on an outing at Juniper Flat on the South Fork of the Pit a few days ago. – Modoc County Times Tom Smith is very ill with pneumonia. Ival A. Barber and Leithead Sweeney left Monday morning for Redding with D. S. Denehy, where he will be under the care of a specialist at that place. Melba and Annabelle Roberts, daughters of Mr. and Mrs. Redge Roberts, are in Alturas this week visiting with their grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. George Fitzpatrick of that place. DAN ROYCE SUCCUMBS TO "TICK FEVER" Daniel Royce of Cedar Pass died last night at the general hospital in Alturas following an illness of over a week with "tick fever." Mr. Royce was aged 57 years and was a native of Nebraska. He came here with his parents in 1890 and has resided here since. The father, Isaac Royce, Sr., of Cedarville, is 92 years of age, a Civil War Veteran of the Union Army. Mr. Royce is survived also be two daughters, Mrs. Bertha Miller, Mrs. Elsie Spalding and eight grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Ella Gobey of Chico, Mrs. Mamie Place of Washington and five brothers, Howard, Charles, James M., John and Isaac. A sister, Mrs. Wamack and two brothers are dead. The funeral will take place at Cedarville Thursday afternoon and interment made in the Cedarville Cemetery beside the remains of his wife. (8:3) ~~~~~~ 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.