Mrs. J. C. Cathcart, who spent the summer here visiting with her daughters, Mrs. E. R. Boston and Mrs. L. E. McCulley, left for her home in Washington last Friday. She was accompanied by Mrs. Boston, who will visit with her mother for a short time. Mr. and Mrs. Leu McCulley took them as far as Klamath Falls, returning to their home on Saturday. Rodney Diemer had the misfortune on breaking his right arm in two places, just above the wrist, Tuesday afternoon. He jumped off the stage at the High School Gymnasium, trying to catch the basketball goal and his feet slipped letting him fall on his arm causing the accident. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 16, 1929 LIST OF GRAND JURORS FOR MODOC COUNTY The following is a list of the grand jurors drawn in the superior court at Alturas last week, to serve this year: Walter H. Hussa, Cedarville Mrs. Inez D. Woody, Davis Creek Andrew J. Cantrall, Likely J. F. Owens, New Pine Creek Ernest B. Grove, Eagleville Mrs. Electra Fogerty, Alturas R. D. Craig, Big Valley E. B. Pope, Canby Mrs. Grace Fitzhugh, Alturas Mrs. Rose A. Baty, Cedarville Ernest H. Peterson M. G. Belli, Alturas Mrs. Grace Leonard Ernest J. Fee, Fort Bidwell W. D. Bishop, Willow Ranch Mrs. Mae E. Crom, Davis Creek Mrs. Hallie Smith, Alturas William E. Hill, Cedarville A. M. Green, Alturas J. W. Heryford C. J. Fulcher, Lookout L. M. Henderson, Davis Creek Walter F. Lorenzen, Big Valley Jesse W. Hughes, Likely Mrs. Minnie E. Davis Peter C. Weber, Alturas Jasper Shaw, Lookout Mrs. Eva Van Loan, Likely Delbert Cloud W. J. Dorris, Alturas Mrs. C. Pollack of Sacramento is here visiting friends and her son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Kennet Pollack. DEATH OF MRS. FELIX ALLEN Sometime ago, Felix Allen of Alturas took his wife to Seattle in the hope of bettering her condition, she having been quite ill in Alturas for sometime previously. For a while the change appeared to benefit her, but the improvement was only temporary. About two weeks ago, he received a telegram that she was very ill and he at once left for that city. All that medical skill could do was done, but to no avail, as she passed away, acute appendicitis being the immediate cause of her death. Mrs. Allen was a quiet and unassuming woman and was sincerely loved by a large circle of friends. Mr. Allen is well known in Surprise as one of the old time residents and lived here for many years. He has a host of friends who are deeply grieved by his sad bereavement. (4:5) Fred Wallace of this place and J. L. Likens of Nevada were operated on last weekend by Dr. Kennedy for cases of appendicitis. The operations were performed at Lakeview, Oregon. Both patients are reported getting along nicely. Raymond Boston is spending a couple of weeks here visiting his folks. He is with the U. S. Navy, stationed at Mare Island. Deputy Sheriff Frank Van Horn, who was seriously injured in an automobile accident near Redding several weeks ago, was able to be returned to Alturas last week, and is getting along nicely, we are glad to state. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 23, 1929 PIONEER OF FORT BIDWELL ANSWERS CALL Elizabeth Ony Wadsworth was born near Albert Lea in Freeborn County, Minnesota, on July 21, 1858. When quite young she united with the Congregational Church. In 1881, she came to California with her Uncle and Aunt, Mr. and Mrs. George Freeman. She made her home with them until November 15th, 1885, when she was united in marriage to Albert Smith Ward. Mr. and Mrs. Ward made their home at Barton Lake, Harney County, Oregon, for sixteen years, where their four children were born. In 1901, they moved back to the George Freeman ranch near Fort Bidwell, where she resided until her death October 19, 1929, aged 71 years, two months and twenty-nine days. She leaves to mourn her loss two brothers, Joe and George Wadsworth, on e sister, Agnes Wadsworth of Albert Lea, Minnesota, Glenn Ward of Fort Bidwell, Arthur Ward of Lake City, Mrs. Grace Turner, and Mrs. Pearl Stiner of Cedarville and six grand children. Funeral services were held at the home of the deceased Tuesday afternoon by Rev. Virgil A. Vinyard and services at the grave were held by the Eastern Star, of which order she was an honored member. Internment took place at the Fort Bidwell cemetery. (1:1) SHOOTS SELF WITH 22 The youngest son of Frank Seminario had the misfortune of shooting himself in the leg just above the knee last Sunday while hunting jackrabbits in Long Valley. It seems that Pete was going through some brush and fell down and as he fell, the 22 gun exploded thus causing the wound. While the injured is getting along as well as could be expected it is very sore and painful. WILLIAM DODSON PASSES AWAY AT MODESTO News reached here last Saturday that William T. Dodson had died at Modesto early last week; he was aged 78 years. Mr. Dodson was one of the early pioneer settlers in this valley and was highly respected by all who knew him, he was a good citizen and was loyal to all things for the promotion of the valley and county. He disposed of his interests here a number of years ago and moved to Modesto. His old time friends deeply regret to hear of his death. (1:4) FORT BIDWELL RANCHER GRANTED DIVORCE LAST WEEK Judgement in favor of the defendant was returned Thursday morning in the Superior Court by Judge F. M. Jamison in the case of Minnie Conlan versus James Conlan, a suit for divorce. Action had originally been brought in San Bernardino County, but a change of venue was granted. In her complaint against her husband, Mrs. Conlan charged a statutory offense against a minor child. However, Judge Jamison granted the divorce on a cross complaint from Mrs. Conlan, and ordered that there should be no division of property. Trujillo and Erickson, assisted by J. S. Henderson of Alturas were the attorneys for Mrs. Conlan, while District Attorney Oscar Gibbons defended Mr. Conlan. The later is a wealthy rancher. Plaindealer MARION PREWITT MEETS WITH ACCIDENT Marion Prewitt of Long Valley had the misfortune of spraining his right ankle the first part of the week. He was hooking up a wild mule to a wagon and the darn thing got loose and Marion grabbed the rope to which was tied the mules head. It seems that the mule did not want to stop so escorted the unlucky holder of the rope over a rocky ravine. During the entanglement, Marion stepped on a rock spraining his ankle badly and now he is in Cedarville taking a rest under the Drs. care. GRANDPA McGHEE DIES AT RENO, NEVADA Grandpa McGhee, for many years a resident of this place, died at Reno last week and his remains were sent here for internment in the Cedarville cemetery. The remains were laid in their last resting-place, last Saturday afternoon. Mr. McGhee was known her generally as "Kid" owing to his sunny disposition and about two months ago, he left here for Reno, where he died at the home of his daughter-in-law. (1:6) Mrs. W. E. Hill is ill this week with an abscess in her ear. Mitchell Santiago and Miss Ida Peterson of Fort Bidwell were married at Lakeview, Oregon last Saturday. Both are popular young people of the valley, and their many friends wish them success on the sea of matrimony. Born at Alturas Wednesday, October 7th, to Mr. and Mrs. Edward Roche’ a 7 ½ lb son. Mrs. Roche was formerly Miss Willette Groves of Eagleville. Mrs. Elizabeth ward, of Fort Bidwell, passed away at that place last Friday, death being due to heart trouble. She had many friends in Surprise, who are deeply grieved to hear of her death and to the bereaved children is extended the deepest sympathy of all. She leaves two daughters, Mrs. Pearl Stiner and Mrs. Grace Turner, of this place; and two sons, Glenn Ward of Fort Bidwell and Arthur Ward, of Lake City, Cal. (8:5) Mrs. Harris, one of the early settlers of Alturas and wife of the late Judge G. F. Harris passed away at Berkeley last week at the age of seventy-four. (8:5) WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 30, 1929 Mrs. Kitty Ruth, of Roseville, arrived here last Sunday on a visit to her brother, Mantor Monchamp, who is still confined to his bed by illness. GOVERNOR YOUNG MAY PARDON MOONEY IN THE NEAR FUTURE It is stated that Governor Young has completed a thorough investigation in the case of Tom Mooney, in the bombing outrage in San Francisco several years ago and it is predicted that he will pardon the arch criminal sometime in the near future. Mooney had four trials and narrowly escaped the noose. We can hardly believe however that Gov. Young will use his power to pardon Mooney, who was proven to have committed one of the most dastardly crimes in the history of the state. EARLY HISTORY WILL REMAIN A MYSTERY The true history of the early days when Modoc was settled by hardy pioneers will probably never be known, as but little, if any record has been kept; that we are aware of. True, we are told of how the little band of immigrants on their way from the east to settle in the sun-kissed valleys of California arrived in this valley and called it "Surprise," as it was a real surprise to them after crossing the hot barren plains to see a valley of this size with grass almost as tall as a frontier settler who paved the way horse growing all over it. Many of the immigrants passed on to the Sacramento Valley and some returned to Surprise. But many of the names are now unknown and the manner of their lives and death and shrouded in the mysteries of the past. This was hostile ground and the hardy frontier settler who paced the way for civilization, endured many hardships and privations, until the band of Modoc Indians were captured in their stronghold. Peace was proclaimed but it had been obtained at the cost of human life. Nearly all of those braved the danger of frontier life have passed away, taking with them the true history of how many of the pioneers lived and died that this fertile valley might become the peaceful homes of people then unborn. Lawrence Parman had the misfortune to run into a ditch north of the Allenwood grade, last Saturday evening. He was driving a Dodge Sedan, which was badly damaged; he was severely injured, sustaining a broken arm and several broken ribs besides other injuries, but at this writing, we have not been able to get any particulars regarding the accident. ~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Modoc County, California "The Last Frontier" www.rh2o.com/modoc --- Our outgoing mail is checked by Norton AntiVirus.