SURPRISE VALLEY RECORD, CEDARVILLE, MODOC COUNTY, CAL THURSDAY MARCH 5, 1936 SERIOUS ILL We understand this week that our old friend, Heb Miller, who now resides at Junction City, Trinity County is critically ill according to word received from there. Heb was formerly the efficient maintenance foreman of the Cedar Mountain Highway crew. He suffered a heart attack; his many friends here trust to hear that he is improving. CYRUS McCORMICK PASSES AT RENO Cyrus McCormick, 60, widely known stockman of northern California and Nevada, was found dead Saturday at his room on 6th St., in Reno, death being due to a heart attack, it was stated. He had been about as usual on Friday, although his health had not been good of late. He was a native of California, and for many years had been engaged in the livestock business. For the past six years, he had been connected with James Humphrey in stock raising in Lassen County, California. He went to Reno about three months’ ago to reside. Surviving are a sister, Mrs. Zella Pryor of Sacramento; and three brothers, George and Ira McCormick, of Reno and Charles McCormick of Ashland, Oregon. He was a member of Alturas Lodge No. 248, F. & A.M. Funeral was held in Reno Tuesday afternoon at 2 o’clock under the direction of Washoe Lodge No. 25, F. & A.M.; Interment in the Masonic cemetery at that place. (1:6) PAROLED LAST SATURDAY Merrill Fulcher, who was sentenced to six months in the county jail was paroled last Saturday. But if he further partakes of the "O’ be Cheerful" stuff, possibilities are that he will have to serve a year in the Hotel de Sharp. LOCAL Mr. and Mrs. Robert Minto of Eagleville, left for Redding last Friday, in response to a message bringing the news of the tragic death of Mrs. Mintos’ brother, Howard Cunningham, which happened in an auto accident, near that place, when his coupe collided with a CCC truck. We are sorry to learn that several of our residents have been confined to the Hospital at Alturas during the past week, among whom are Mrs. C. V. Muzzy, Miss Lois Muzzy, Mrs. Bide Steward and Miss Fern Steward, all of Lake City. Miss Irma Cummins came up from Bieber and spent the weekend with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Cummins. FORMER SURPRISE VALLEY RESIDENT PASSES AT S. J. Mrs. P. A. Coppersmith, former resident of Surprise Valley, died from pneumonia at her home in San Jose last week. Cremation followed the funeral services, which were held in Oakland. Mrs. Coppersmith was a native of Germany and came to the United States when she was 18 years old. She and her husband, William Coppersmith came to Reno from San Francisco in 1869. The couple moved the following year to Lassen County and engaged in ranching and stock raising. Mr. Coppersmith died in Reno in 1910 and a daughter, Mrs. C. A. Scott, died in San Jose in 1931. Sixteen years ago, Mrs. Coppersmith moved from Reno to San Jose to make her home. Surviving are a son, W. E. Coppersmith of San Jose; three grandchildren, Leslie E. and George W. Scott of San Jose; and Mrs. H. L. Cameron of Reno and six great-grandchildren. (4:3) DIED, at Westwood, Cal., Tuesday, March 3, 1936. B. P. Dollarhide, Funeral will be held Friday, March 6th, from the Methodist Church, in Cedarville, Cal. (4:5) THURSDAY MARCH 12, 1936 SHERIFF ASKS L. A. POLICE TO LEAVE Alturas, March 11 – Three Californians who were beaten and slugged and kidnapped by Los Angeles policemen at Stronghold, Modoc County, reported the affair to Sheriff John C. Sharp, of Modoc County, this afternoon. Armed with affidavits, Sheriff Sharp ordered Chief of Police Davis and Sergeant R. L. Bergman by wire to get his men off the railroad property, where they have held forth since he made them get off the highways three weeks ago. The three men are Leon Slate and Orvile Scafoose of Westwood and Charles M. LaRue, who assert they were taken from a freight train by a group of Los Angeles men, slugged, beaten and jailed at Tulelake. Sheriff Sharp took the men before District Attorney Wylie, where they swore to the affair and then dispatched the following telegram to Chief of Police, James E. Davis and R. L. Bergman: Quote, "It has been reported to me that your border policemen at a point called Stronghold, Modoc County, took men and mistreated them, March 9th. One of the officers hit one of the men in the mouth with a flashlight. Now I want you to withdraw your men entirely from my county. I can take care of my county without your help. These three men have given me affidavits that two of your officers were drunk when this occurred. If this occurs again in Modoc County, I will get a warrant and place the offenders under arrest." Signed John Sharp SHERIFF OF MODOC COUNTY LaRue, evidently the most mistreated of the trio, had a badly cut lip and bruises on the upper head. "This is too much" Sharp said, "I have tried to e patient but when they start this sort of work on laboring men, who have legitimate reason to enter the State, I am going to bat on this and if Davis wants to accept this as a challenge he can." SKULL IS FRACTURED WITH SHOT-PUT AT SCHOOL Earl Warren, son of Mrs. Bertha Warren of Huntington Beach and a nephew of Chris H. Hansen of this place was seriously injured last Wednesday at school while taking physical education. In some manner he was hit with a ten-pound shot, which was being "put" by one of his friends. The shot hit the head and fractured the skull. He was immediately rushed to the hospital, where shortly afterwards an operation was performed. At this writing he is getting along as well as could be expected under the circumstances. The small child of Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Stimers is critically ill with pneumonia at this writing. WEDDING BELLS RING FOR LAKE CITY COUPLE Wedding bells rang softly and joyously at eight o’clock Tuesday evening in the beautiful little home of Wallace S. Painter, Lake City, when his son W. S. Painter and Mrs. Margaret Lightner’s wedding was solemnized by Rev. Virgil A. Vinyard of Cedarville. Thomas Painter and family, Mr. and Mrs. Muzzy and their daughter, Lois and Mr. and Mrs. I. C. Bachtel were all there were present. Last October when Mr. Painter returned home from a visit from the East, Mrs. Lightner Painter came with him to become his housekeeper; but the "twain has become one flesh." In wishing Mr. and Mrs. Painter all happiness as god’s blessing rests upon them we add: "May your life have just enough shadow To temper the glare of the sun. May you know just enough trouble To appreciate victories won." A FRIEND FORT BIDWELL HIGHLIGHTS A charivari was given to the former Winifred Baty, of this city and Mr. Peter Seminario of Cedarville, on the evening of the 9th. The young folks were greeted very cordially by the bride’s mother, who served delicious refreshments. Mrs. Derries Johnston, the former Esther Peterson, is greatly missed by her friends. B. P. DOLLARHIDE DIES AT WESTWOOD OBSEQUIES HELD FROM M. E. CHURCH FRIDAY AFTERNOON Benjamin Philander Dollarhide was born in Merced, January 20, 1861. While quite young, his family moved to Fall River Mills, Shasta County, where he made his home until he was married to Miss Almeda Ann Howe, of Alturas, on February 14, 1892. They spent their winters in Fall River Valley until they later moved to Surprise Valley, where they lived for several years, later moving to Westwood, California. "Ben" as he was familiarly known to old acquaintances, was in poor health for several years and when he seemed to be growing worse he was taken to the Westwood hospital, where soon after passed away at the ripe age of seventy-five years, one month and thirteen days. The seven children were all present at the funeral. They are Mrs. Jessie Chase, of Alturas; Mrs. Pearl Prior, of Westwood; Pete and Jason of Cedarville; Joe of Vallejo; Theodore of Susanville and Jack of Westwood. Funeral services were held in Westwood on Thursday with Rev. Green the pastor there in charge. And on Friday afternoon the second service was held in the church in Cedarville with the pastor, Rev. Virgil Vinyard in charge, who was a life long friend of "Ben’s." Besides the immediate family being present at the Cedarville funeral there were the two brothers, three sisters and an uncle, Israel Dollarhide, of Fall River. A sister, Belle Estes, of Whitmore, Shasta County and a cousin, Mrs. Ewer were also among those present. Ben was converted early in life and united with the Methodist Episcopal Church, of which he remained a faithful and useful member until he was called to the fellowship of the Church triumphant, which is without spot before the throne of God. A FRIEND (1:6) Ed Powers of Eagleville was a visitor in Alturas Saturday, visiting his daughter, Mrs. Vern Linville and family. Born at Sutter Hospital at Sacramento, Cal., February 4, 1936, to Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Jopson, 10-pound daughter – Beverly Mae Jopson. JEAN P. DUQUE, NEVADA SHEEPMAN BREAKS NECK IN FALL WAS 1ST SHEEPMAN TO USE BURRO IN CONNECTION WITH HERDING Jean Pierre Duque, for 40 years, a sheepman in Nevada was killed instantly last Wednesday night near Gerlach, when he suffered a broken neck in a fall. Duque, 71 was returning to his winter sheep camp with a flock of sheep when the accident occurred. In the vicinity were his son, Bertrand Duque and his camp tender, John Labonde. The two men carried him to his quarters and attempted to revive him to no avail. Duque was a native of Esquilla, France. He was born June 29, 1865 and came to this country at the age of 22, settling near Bakersfield, he traveled to Bridgeport, with his own band of sheep and from Bridgeport came to the Sweetwater district in Nevada approximately 40 years ago. He was the first sheepman to use the burro in connection with herding of sheep in Nevada and northern California. Deciding to sell his sheep business in Nevada, Duque went to Oregon, where he purchased another band of sheep. Due to a series of range controversies with cattlemen in that district he returned to Nevada and established himself at his present location in 1899. Later he became actively interested in the Nevada & California Land and Livestock Company and among several Nevadans, who tried to corner the wool market in 1920. Surviving Duque are his widow, Mrs. Marie Duque and two sons, Bertrand and Andre Duque, all of Reno. Funeral services were held last Saturday at 9:30 a. m. at the Ross-Burke Chapel, thence to St. Thomas Acquinas Cathedral, where solemn requiem High Mass will be sung. The teacher had been talking of famous proverbs. "Now", she said, "can any child tell me what this one means: "Out of sight, out of mind?" "Yes", Johnny volunteered, "Invisible and insane." (4:5) LAKE CITY NEWS ITEMS Mr. and Mrs. "Bud" Atkinson are the proud parents of a brand new baby boy. Congratulations. Fern Steward returned home Friday from the General Hospital at Alturas, where she had her appendix removed by Dr. Pate. Fern was feeling fine at last reports. Harold Steward is reported to be very ill at this writing. Mrs. C. V. Muzzy returned home Saturday from the general Hospital, Alturas. It will be necessary for Mrs. Muzzy to go to San Francisco for further treatment before she is restored to her usual health. Mrs. William Heard had the misfortune to fall and break her leg in four places. She was taken to Alturas, where Dr. Pate set the bones. She returned home and is resting as well as could be expected. Well, folks, we’ve been promising you a wedding when roads got good, so here we are. Mr. W. S. Painter and Mrs. Margaret Lightner, Pittsburg, PA., were quietly married at the Painter home Tuesday evening, Rev. V. A. Vinyard, officiating. Just a few friends and relatives, being present. We join their many friends in congratulations and best wishes. Mrs. Roy Coatney was taken to Alturas last week for medical treatment. NEWS NOTES FROM NEW PINE CREEK Miss Joy Butler, one of our local popular young ladies and now in business in Lakeview was married to Mr. Glenn Mahan also of Lakeview at Reno, Nevada on February the 25th. The writer joins friends of this happy couple in wishing them all the good things in life. THURSDAY, MARCH 19, 1936 ARCH JOHNSTONE INJURED SUNDAY PELVIC BONE IS BROKEN AS MUSTANG STAMPEDES Arch Johnstone was seriously injured last Sunday afternoon about five o’clock when he sustained a broken pelvic bone caused by a stampeding horse. Arch had just watered the animal and was taking it back into its stall and tying it up, when it became frightened and lunged forward, knocking Arch down and kicking him in the hip, which resulted in a broken pelvis. He was taken to the Hospital at Alturas Sunday evening in an ambulance and reports are at this time that he is getting along as well as could be expected. The injury will necessitate his being confined to his bed for a period of three months. NEWS NOTES FROM NEW PINE CREEK Riley Woods, who has been ill for several days was taken to the Lakeview Hospital last Tuesday suffering from a ruptured appendix. Drs. Wilbur and Chisholm operated on him and at the present time he is doing as well as could be expected under conditions. Mr. Woods’ daughter, Vieva Watkins and her husband arrived Saturday afternoon to be with him. They made the drive straight through from their home at Hollywood in 17 hours. Mrs. John Spalding and small son of Susanville are this week visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Fred E. Bush, Mrs. Spalding’s parents. THURSDAY, MARCH 26, 1936 RAYMOND E. HILL GETS ANNAPOLIS APPOINTMENT Harry L. Englebright, M. C. 2nd District, has given the principal appointment to Annapolis Naval Academy to Raymond E. Hill, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Hill, a student of the Surprise Valley Union High School. Raymond is now studying at the Drew School in San Francisco, preparing to take the examination in April to qualify for entrance to the Naval Academy. The Record joins Raymond’s many friends in extending congratulations on his appointment and wishes him unbound success. G. J. WENTZELL PASSES AT PAISLEY, SATURDAY News of the death of G. J. Wentzell, of Paisley, which occurred at his home last Friday, after a lingering illness. The family is well known in this place, having resided here for a number of years. He served as pastor of the M. E. Church of this place, for several years. His obituary will be published later. (1:1) DEATH OF WARNER VALLEY RESIDENT W. L. Turner received a message yesterday from Lakeview announcing the death of T. B. Wakefield, of Warner Valley, which occurred Tuesday. His funeral will be held Thursday afternoon at Fort Bidwell under the auspices of the F. & F. M., of which Order he was a member. Further particulars will appear in next week’s issue. (1:4) EX-RANCHER OF MODOC DIES IN LONG BEACH LONG BEACH (CALIFORNIA) March 18th – Theodore Lee, 79, for forty years a rancher in Modoc County, died at his home in Long Beach Monday March the 18th. He retired in 1916. Funeral services were held last Thursday. (4:3) NEWS NOTES FROM NEW PINE CREEK The good stork visited the home of J. W. Modrell recently and left a 9-1/2 pound baby boy. The writer joins the many friends of this young couple in extending congratulations. Mrs. Ella Clark was bitten on one of her fingers recently by a spider and for a time it was feared that she would lose the finger, but the last report we received was that it would by necessary to have the finger amputated. Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Dibble and son Terance, returned Saturday evening from a trip to San Francisco, where they went to bring home Bill Oakleman, who has been in a hospital for several weeks with an injured knee cap. He has fully recovered from the injury. We are glad to report that Riley Woods, who underwent an operation for appendicitis one day last week is getting along nicely. ~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Family Researcher of "The Last Frontier" Modoc County, California --- Our outgoing mail is checked by ZoneAlarm AntiVirus.