SURPRISE VALLEY RECORD – CEDARVILLE, MODOC COUNTY, CAL. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 6, 1930 WRECK AT SECOND BRIDGE BRINGS ACTION IN COURT Reckless Driving Charge is First Case Heard by New Justice, J. H. Westervelt The fist case to come up before our new Justice of the Peace, J. H. Westervelt, took place this morning at the Community Hall. The charge was one of reckless driving growing out of a smash, which occurred at the second bridge in Cedar Canyon last Monday evening. Arguments between the parties, as to who was at fault for the damaging of cars at this blind turn caused Fogerty and Willie to swear to a complaint charging John Harriet with reckless driving. District Attorney Gibbons came over from Alturas to prosecute the case, while Attorney B. B. Robinson of this place appeared in behalf of Harriet. According to current accounts of the smash, it is said that in passing on the narrow second bridge, the hub of Harriet’s car hit the hub of the Ford driven by Fogerty. Harriet’s car was damaged to the extent of a hubcap, while Fogerty’s car had to be taken to the Western Garage for repairs. Traffic Officer William Smith investigated the case. The hearing was called at 10 o’clock and the complaining witnesses did not appear until after that hour. Justice Westervelt set a new date for a hearing, which will take place on September 8th. THIRD ACCIDENT AT FIRST CANYON BRIDGE Another accident took place last Monday night about 8 o’clock at the hill just above the first bridge at the mouth of Cedar Canyon. This accident is the third at that point in the past month. R. T. Carey, stock buyer, of San Francisco, was the victim this time. He was driving a Chrysler coupe and was going at a moderate rate of speed, when he rounded this turn and coming close to the edge, the gravel gave away, causing his car to go over the embankment. It lodged in the creek bottom, about 20 feet off the road. This turn is now one of the most dangerous on the mountain. The Western Garage states that if many more accidents happen on this turn, they will install a hoist there in order to pull cars back to the roadway. The three parties who went over the embankment at this place during the past month have not been over 20 feet apart. Most of the local drivers know the danger at this turn and the accidents that took place occurred to strangers. Another bad place is just about a quarter of a mile above this place at the second bridge, where a number of narrow escapes have been made. Almost every day or so we hear of parties meeting on this bridge, but as most of them know the narrow bridge and the blind turn, they have slowed down so they could stop within a few feet. The California State Division of highways has taken over the rest of the road between here and Alturas. They should make improvements from this town to the water trough in order to assure safety to travelers on this portion of the highway. E. R. Archer returned from Woodland, where he received medical treatment at the Woodland Clinic. He is much improved in health. CARS WRECKED ON BURNEY MOUNTAIN Dr. Conwell and Mrs. Louise Shedd Escape Injuries in Burney Mountain Automobile Collision Dr. S. D. Conwell, local optician, and Mrs. Louise Shedd of Alturas both escaped uninjured last Sunday when Conwell’s car crashed with an automobile driven by Mrs. Anna J. Stirling of Oakland, on Burney Mountain. Reports of Traffic Officer M. I. Howard of Shasta County showed that the Conwell car was ascending the Burney Mountain grade while Mrs. Stirling was coming down the hill, when the cars collided. Both machines were so badly wrecked that they could not proceed under their own power and were taken to Burney for repairs. John Reynolds, who has been suffering with ulcers of the stomach, is now back on his job at the Surprise Valley Meat Market. Dr. and Mrs. M. R. Kennedy are leaving August 10 for Austin, Nevada, where they will visit their daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. L. R. Adams, of that place. Born – At Cedarville, Cal., July 29, 1930 to Mr. and Mrs. Harold Hess of Canby, a 10-pound daughter. Lyle Cook is reported quite ill with bronchial trouble at his home near Eagleville. Mitchell Urrell has rented Mrs. Penland’s house and with his bride will shortly occupy the premises. Ben Hudspeth, county recorder of Butte County and wife of Chico, arrived here Sunday on their way to Eagleville, where they will visit with relatives and renew old time acquaintances. Born – At the L. Hayes ranch east of Cedarville, to Mr. and Mrs. Harry Toney of Lake City, an 8-pound daughter. Announcement is made of the arrival of a wee girl, weight four pounds, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Norman Jones on July 28, at Los Molinas, Cal. The mother, formerly of this place, was Fay Jacobs, daughter of W. S. Jacobs. She was a graduate of Surprise Valley union High School. Mother and babe are doing nicely and friends here extend congratulations. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Ward and Betty drove to Los Molinas to visit Mr. and Mrs. Norman Jones to greet the new baby. They have returned and report a pleased the returned and report sat pleasant trip. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 13, 1930 Thomas G. Wilson and wife and small daughter left Friday evening for a stay in Stockton. They will also visit Mrs. Wilsons’ parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Felger, in Sacramento. Mrs. Terry, who returned recently from a month’ stay in Stockton, is in charge at the Terry ranch north of town. Mrs. Paul H. Jones of San Francisco is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Sweeney, in Lakeview, who are former residents of Lake City. Her son, Gordon, who has been there the past month, will return with his mother at the conclusion of her visit. Mrs. Jones is engaged as telegraph operator in a San Francisco office. CARS COLLIDE ON CORKSCREW TURN SUNDAY EVENING Miss Prewitt Received Injuries From Shattered Glass: Both Cars Badly Damaged Last Sunday evening about 5:30 another auto accident took place on the Cedarville-Alturas highway on the portion known as the corkscrew turn. Edward Rinehart and Miss Prewitt were on their way to Alturas and Claude Monchamp, in company with his aunt, Mrs. Kitty Ruth, were coming to Cedarville when they met at a sharp turn. In the crash of the cars, Miss Prewitt was thrown into the windshield, cutting her head and particles of glass struck her in the eye. She was brought to Cedarville, where it was learned that Dr. Kennedy had left for Nevada, so she was then taken to the McKinney Hospital in Alturas for treatment. We have not yet learned if the injury to her eye will result in loss of sight. The other occupants of the cars were badly shaken up and bruised. Both cars were damaged considerably. Bonita Parman returned a week ago last Sunday from Lakeview, where she underwent an operation for appendicitis. L. J. BARBER MARRIES IN LAKEVIEW, OREGON L. J. Barber of Eagleville and Mrs. Fanny Simpson of Sacramento applied for a marriage license at the county clerk’s office in Lakeview last Friday. Later, we learn that they were married on the same day at that place. They returned to Eagleville, where they will make their home. A large crowd of the young people of Eagleville treated them to a charivari on the evening of their return. Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Jackson of Westwood are here visiting Mrs. Jacksons’ parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Miller of Lake City this week. They will spend a two-week’s vacation in this county. Bobby Quirk, who has been visiting relatives here for the past three weeks, returned to his home in Gerlach, Nevada last Monday. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 20, 1930 SURPRISE VALLEY MAID IS MARRIED Miss Charlotte Cramton of Cedarville and Mr. Arnold Meyers of Bakersfield were married in Medford, Oregon on the 14th. After the ceremony, they left immediately on their honeymoon trip into Washington. Miss Charlotte is the eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Cramton and was well known in this valley. For the past few years, she has been at St. Helena, where she was studying to be a trained nurse. They will make their home near Bakersfield. Herbert A. Wildman and son, Talbert C. Wildman of Fort Worth, Texas, motored to Reno last Monday. Elmer Toney was in from Nevada last weekend attending to business matters. Mrs. Minnie Light of Lakeview is visiting at the R. O. Ward home just above Lake City, this week. Miss Beatrice Patterson left for Reno today, where she will enter the University of Nevada. Mr. and Mrs. Eahart returned from the bay region, where they have been spending their summer vacation. Mr. Eahart is the music teacher in the local schools. Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Turner and son, Albert, left for Ashland, Oregon last Tuesday. From that place they will go to other points in Oregon, spending a short vacation in these parts. Marjorie Bush, who has been visiting in San Jose with Mr. and Mrs. Allyn Beyerle, returned home last Monday, where she will remain for a month and then return to that place and enter the State Teachers College. Gordon Ash, son of Mr. and Mrs. Alec Ash, who has been seriously ill for sometime in Alturas, is reported to be somewhat improved at this time. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 28TH, 1930 Mrs. J. F. Ellison, of Red Bluff, sister of Attorney B. B. Robinson, is visiting him. Mrs. Ellison is the wife of Judge Ellison, Superior Judge of Tehama County for thirty-six years. CAR PLUNGES OVER EMBANKMENT AT MONTGOMERY CREEK Causes Death of Relatives to Surprise Valley Residents. Dr. and Mrs. John Stiles report a horrible accident on the Alturas-Redding road near Ingot on August the 22nd, wherein of the three occupants of the car, one was killed, one severely injured and the other one badly scratched and bruised. They were driving a short distance behind the cars and were the first to reach the scene after the accident. Mr. and Mrs. Porter Hellings and 16-year old daughter, Eileen were returning to their home in Los Angeles from Cedarville and according to Mr. Hellings testimony, who was driving the car. They were affronted by a woman driving a Chevrolet sedan at a good rate of speed on the wrong side of the road, when about three miles below Montgomery Creek. There was also a small girl in the car and Mr. Hellings seeing that the woman had no intention of returning to her own side of the road, thought to get as far away as possible from the approaching car. In doing this he car encountered soft gravel and slid over the 200-foot embankment. The car was completely demolished, Mr. Hellings, who was badly crushed lived for only an hour after the accident. Margaret suffered a badly crushed arm and Mrs. Hellings escaped with minor injuries. The three were rushed to the Redding Hospital as quickly as possible after the accident. Mrs. Hellings is the cousin of Mrs. John Ennis and the McClintocks in Eagleville, with whom she and family had been visiting for several days. Plaindealer (1:4) G. W. Tolson of Chico died at Santa Cruz last Saturday evening after a short illness. Mr. Tolson is a brother-in-law of C. E. Cummings of this place. He was formerly a resident of Eagleville and Fort Bidwell and was well known in Surprise Valley. He left Surprise Valley about seven years ago. (1:5) STAR COUPE TAKEN JOY RIDERS The car belonging to Pat Franklin, which was stolen in front of the Alhambra Theatre recently has not been recovered, nor has any trace of it been found. Last night, a Star Coupe belonging to Ed Powers of Eagleville was stolen from its parking place in front of the Alhambra Theatre and was not found until midnight. After a lively search officers discovered the car abandoned behind Lauer’s store, minis the gas and oil. No trace of the thief has been found, but officers deducted that the car was borrowed for a few hours of joy riding. A sheepherder named Pete Pichates was brought before Justice of the Peace Westervelt yesterday charged with violating the fire requirements within the reserve. A fine of $50 was imposed and then suspended, the herder paying the costs of the case. L. N. Pabst and H. O. Hughes were visitors at the Pabst Stock Farm just below Eagleville last Sunday. You may not believe us when we tell you at this early date in the season, a radiator of the Ford truck belonging to Frank Seminario was frozen and the pipes burst last Friday evening at his sheep camp in Jess Valley. This is somewhat early for the fall frosts to commence, but nevertheless, it happened, we are informed. Born – August 22, 1930, to Mr. and Mrs. Frank Wilcott, a daughter, Carolyn Frances. Max Caldwell and wife and daughter of the Imperial Valley were in Surprise Valley visiting with old time friends. This is the first time that he has been here for over 20 years. L. C. Jopson, Modoc County Water mast, who has been residing in Cedarville for the past few months, has moved to Alturas and will make his residence there for the next few months, attending to matters pertaining to his position. A large number of Surprise valley people attended the rodeo at Alturas last Saturday and Sunday and report having a very enjoyable time. ~~~~~~ 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.