SURPRISE VALLEY RECORD – CEDARVILLE, MODOC COUNTY, CAL. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 2, 1929 EARLY PIONEER OF THIS VALLEY PASSES The funeral of Mrs. Thomas Bear, held here Friday, was attended by a large concourse of people from different parts of Modoc County, who assembled to pay a last tribute to one of Modoc County’s most interesting pioneers. Funeral services were held at the Baptist Church, Rev. L. L. Mann officiating. Pallbearers were L. S. Smith, E. C. Bonner, Phil Woodward, T. H. Ballard, P. Daniels and Pete Roberts. Deceased, who was almost 94 years of age and who had lived most of her life in Modoc County, passed away quietly after a long illness due to old age. In spite of being bed-ridden, however, her mind was exceptionally clear till the last and she dearly loved to joke with visitors and recall pioneer days of the west. Mrs. Bear crossed the plains in 1861, first settling in Susanville and afterwards in Surprise Valley, the large Bear ranch in that section having been founded by her husband. Time after time, when a young woman, she was forced to help defend her home against marauding bands of Indians. On one occasion, while her husband was gone, she barricaded her log cabin against a war party of savages and defended the place for several hours. When her husband arrived with other settlers, she had just three rounds of ammunition left. These she was saving to kill herself and two children rather than fall alive into the hands of the Indians. "Grandma" Bear, as she was affectionately called by hundreds, who knew her, was at one time fairly well-to-do. Relatives after the death of her husband succeeded in getting both her money and her property and she spent her last years at the home of a friend. Modoc County authorities allotted $100 a month for her care and maintenance. Only one daughter out of her seven children is left alive and of the hundreds of kindly hands who assisted at her burial, not one was a blood relation. Strange to say, that until in her 90’s, due to early teachings, she did not believe in a Supreme Being or a hereafter, but at the end she knew she was "going home" and there love and a heavenly home awaited her at the end of the trail. Forty years ago, she had fashioned her funeral clothes and these quaint garments, of fine linen and exquisitely knitted lace, were taken from their lavender-scented boxes and placed upon her body. Of such old and complicated fashions were these garments that the funeral directors were at a loss as to how they were worn. Pinned to one stocking, they found a handmade handkerchief, which was laced as desired in the withered hand. – Alturas Plaindealer (1:1) WIDOW CHANGES HER MIND ABOUT WEDDING SAN FRANCISCO, Sept 25 – One is never too old to marry, the judge said, but— At 72, Mrs. Pauline Kohl decided she prefers a quiet home for old people to marrying 69 year old, Gustave A. Haas, or anyone else. The decision came in Superior Judge Frank H. Dunne’s court yesterday, after Haas, the prospective bridegroom, had protested what he declared was a thwarted romance. He had Mrs. Kohl and Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Anderson, 234 Duncan Street, with whom Mrs. Kohl has been living, brought into court on a writ of habeas corpus, charging the Andersons had blocked the marriage. Mrs. Kohl has $13,000 in Cash, $7,000 in mortgages in a local bank. She and Haas, who is a rancher at Eagleville, Modoc County, had filed an application for a marriage license last Thursday. Then, he claimed, the Andersons interfered. "I have changed my mind," declared Mrs. Kohl yesterday when Judge Dunne asked her whether she wished to marry. She also consented to have a bank or trust company appointed guardian of her money and some friend appointed guardian of her person. "I have decided to go to a home for old people in Oakland," she added. "As usual, it is for the lady to decide," said Judge Dunne. He added, however, that Haas is to be permitted to see Mrs. Kohl whenever she desires it. Then he continued the case until next Thursday, when the matter of Mrs. Kohl’s guardianship will be decided. James G. Dyke and family, former residents of this place, but now of Paso Robles, spent several days here visiting old friends and relatives and returned home last week. While here, they were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Stanley, Mrs. Dyke’s parents. LOCAL MAN MARRIES MAID IN SAN JACINTO The home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Parmenter, Commonwealth St., San Jacinto, Cal., was the scene of a lovely home wedding, Saturday afternoon at 2 o’clock, when their daughter, Alice May, became the wife of Robert T. Turner, of Cedarville. At the strains of the wedding march played by Mrs. W. I. Newman, the bride entered on the arm of her father and was met by the groom at an archway of palms and ferns. Rev. W. I. Newman, of the Pilgrim Congregational Church officiated at the ceremony. For her wedding, the bride wore becomingly a dress of powder blue georgette with shoulder bouquet of white rosebuds. At the reception, the bride followed the old custom of cutting her wedding cake. Later, the bridal couple left for a tour of the Beaches and will motor to the northern part of the State, where Mr. Turner is engaged in business. Mrs. Turner attended the San Jacinto High and Grammar Schools and graduated with the class of ’25, later graduating from the Maxwell College of Beauty Culture. Since then, she has been proprietor of the Alice May beauty Shop in San Jacinto. Mr. and Mrs. Turner will live at Cedarville, Modoc County, Cal. The guests at the ceremony were the members of the immediate families. – San Jacinto paper. Al Baty, Professor Moore and Walt Hussa went deer hunting last Sunday. It seems that Al and the Professor left Walt to hunt a small ravine out, agreeing to meet him on top of the mountain. And what do you know about it? When they arrived at the top of the mountain, they found Walt talking like "Aimee," and they swear he talked all of the deer out of the country and that is the reason they came home without the elusive buck. PIONEER PRINTER DIES Edward Willis Hayden, who for more than thirty years was owner and editor of the Lassen Advocate, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Troy Emerson, near Susanville, last Saturday night. Death was due to an attack of pneumonia. Funeral services were held from the Methodist Church Tuesday afternoon. Rev. Mark Pike pastor of the church, conducted the services at the grave were in charge of the I.O.O.F. Order of which the deceased had long been an honored member. Burial was made in the old cemetery beside his wife, who died forty years ago, says the Lassen Mail. The death of Mr. Hayden takes from the newspaper fraternity one of its oldest and highly honored members. His experiences ran way back into the pioneer days of the State and his rich fund of information was gathered by personal acquaintances and association with men whose names are now only historical memories. (4:6) O. C. gray, superintendent of the Fort Bidwell Indian School for the past few years, is leaving with his wife for North Dakota, where he will accept another similar position on a larger reservation. His many friends in Surprise Valley regret his transfer. John Hawkins made a trip to Lookout last Monday evening to get Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Monchamp to come to the bedside of Lewis’ father, who is seriously ill at his ranch east of Cedarville. Mr. and Mrs. Bob Ladd were down from Fort Bidwell last Sunday, spending the day visiting with his sister, Mrs. Frank Wheeler, of this place. Mantor Monchamp, one of the old time settlers of this valley, suffered a stroke of paralysis last Monday and his condition is reported critical at this time. Owing to age and circumstances, his recovery is regarded as extremely doubtful. This is the second stroke he has had, the first one coming a short time after his injury in an automobile accident several weeks ago. Simon Bennett, Mr. and Mrs. George S. Miller left for Seattle last Sunday, where they will spend a short vacation visiting with Mrs. Miller’s brother, Robert Phair, formerly of this place. NEWSY ITEMS FROM LAKE CITY Elmer Minto had the misfortune of having his wood saw partially destroyed by fire one night last week. The fire was discovered at about 10 p.m. and through the efforts of neighbors in the vicinity was checked before any great damage was done. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 11TH, 1929 Mrs. and Mrs. E. B. Smalls, for many years residents of this valley, but who now reside at Oakland, spent the past summer in Modoc, visiting their daughters, Mrs. John Christians, of Alturas, and Mrs. H. O. Hughes, of this place, left last Friday for Alturas, from which place, they will return to Oakland this week. Mr. and Mrs. Smalls are well known in Surprise as early settlers of the valley and their many friends hope to see them return next year. Mr. and Mrs. Warren Robinson of this place, adopted a three month old baby boy, from the Native Daughters’ Home at San Francisco, about three weeks ago. Mrs. Robinson went to San Francisco to bring her new little son home, where he will received tender and loving care from his foster parents. It would be wonderful if more childless homes would take children into their homes and give them a chance in the world. The Native Daughters are doing a splendid work in finding homes for these dear little waifs. Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Worley, of Woodland, arrived here last week for a visit to the valley and are the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Cummins. Mrs. Worley is a sister of Mr. Cummins. E. H. Day, of Edgewood, Cal., accompanied by his daughter, Mrs. Carol Gilmore, of Oakland, arrived here last Wednesday on a short visit to old ---, accompanied by Mrs. Day, who has spent the summer at Fort Bidwell. Mrs. Day and Mrs. Gilmore will go to San Diego to join Mr. Gilmore, where they will spend the winter. (Note: the rest of the sentence was not printed) Mr. and Mrs. G. H. Conard and children and Mrs. Sallie Turner departed Monday for Woodland, where they expect to reside in the near future. Robert Turner and bride will occupy their residence on Townsend Street. Mrs. Eula Hepsher, who has been living at the Stotts’ house south of town, has moved to Alturas, where she will make her future home. ~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Modoc County, California "The Last Frontier" www.rh2o.com/modoc --- Our outgoing mail is checked by Norton AntiVirus.