SURPRISE VALLEY RECORD – CEDARVILLE, MODOC COUNTY, CAL. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 1930 SHORT JOTS Lynn Frakes, of Warner Valley, passed away at the Lakeview hospital Tuesday morning following a stroke of paralysis Sunday morning at his home. He was an old time resident of that part of the country and was well known in this valley. His burial will take place at Bidwell today. (1:2) TWO SURPRISE COUPLES WED IN OREGON Miss Ella Steward, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Marion Steward and Raymond Morgan, of Eagleville, were married at Lakeview, Oregon, August 21, 1930. They were given an old fashioned charivari at their home on Saturday night. They joined the crowd and came to the Lake City Hotel to charivari Ed Coughan and Miss Rua Hobs, who were married at Ashland, Oregon, August 20th and came here in company with Mrs. Roy Hobbs, Misses Thelma Phyllis and Barbara Hobbs, for a visit. Mrs. Coughan is the eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Hobbs and the oldest grandchild of Mrs. Nannie Daniels. POPULAR COUPLE WED AT ALTURAS Harold C. Finmand and Miss Myrtle Nolan, both of Eagleville, Cal., were married at the Congregational parsonage at Alturas, August 27th, Rev. Horton Colbert officiating. Soon after the ceremony, the newly weds left for a trip through Oregon. Both Harold and Myrtle are well known in this valley, being born and raised here. Both are graduates of the local High School, where they took active part in all the school activities. Their many friends congratulate them and wish them success and happiness as they journey through life. EARLY PIONEER RESIDENT PASSES William T. Smith, early pioneer of Surprise Valley, died at his home at Owl Creek, yesterday morning at eight o’clock. He was born in Richmond, Ray County, MO., May 19th, 1849 and was eighty-one years, three months and twelve days. He came to this valley in 1872 and has resided here ever since. He leaves to mourn his passing one son, Thomas Smith and Four grandchildren, Mrs. Thelma Archer, of Cedarville, Cal., Elmer Page, of Alturas, Cal., Gladys Smith, of Sacramento and W. G. Smith, of Parker Creek. His funeral is held this afternoon and his remains will be interred in the Cedarville cemetery. (1:6) Leslie Lusk and wife and baby of Ashland were visitors in Surprise Valley last week renewing old acquaintances. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Frank Estes of Vya, Nevada at the Mrs. Mrs. Fred Hill home in Cedarville on August the 30th, 1930, a daughter. Born at Cedarville, California, August 31st, 1930 to Mr. and Mrs. Earl Rinehart, a daughter. Born at Cedarville, California, September the 1st, 1930 to Mr. and Mrs. P. B. Harris, a daughter. Married in Reno, Nevada, August 28, 1930, Ross Townsend, of Fort Bidwell, Cal., and Laura Primeau, of Reno. Mrs. John Quirk of Klamath Falls is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Weilmunster, of Lake City. Sid Street purchased the D. L. Shirk ranch last week from Mrs. D. L. Shirk of this place. The ranch was formerly operated by George P. Glineburg, but was recently taken over by Mrs. Lila Butler. The deal was consummated last Monday. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 1930 JEFF MABRIER KILLED IN AUTO ACCIDENT News comes to us that Jeff Mabrier, former resident of Surprise Valley, was accidentally killed August 26th, near Oakland, when he was thrown from a load of lumber on which he was riding, striking his head o the pavement, rendering him unconscious. The wheel of the truck ran over him and although he was taken to the hospital in 15 minutes, he never regained consciousness. (1:1) SUPERIOR COURT GRANTS DIVORCE An interlocutory decree of divorce was granted to A. K. Wylie, attorney of Alturas, in the Superior Court last Thursday by E. C. Bonner, acting Judge. Judgement was entered the following day. Property matters between the plaintiff and Violet O. Wylie, defendant, were settled out of court before the action was filed. The divorce was granted on the grounds of desertion. J. T. Sharp appeared as attorney for the plaintiff and Oscar Gibbons entered an appearance for the defendant and filed her answer. W. E. Wiesendanger and wife and daughter, of Klamath Falls, Oregon, were visitors in Surprise Valley last week; they were the guests of their aunt, Mrs. Carrie Wood, of this place. They visited the Benmac Mineral Springs while here; these springs are now becoming one of the noted places of interest of this valley. Mr. Wiesendanger is engaged in the grocery business at Klamath Falls. GEORGE GILCHER PASSES AWAY AT NAPA George Gilcher, old time resident of this valley, passed away at Napa last Saturday, where he has been for the past two months. The cause of his death is attributed to worrying and grieving over the death of his brother, Jake, who passed away suddenly last spring. His body arrived here Monday and will be buried in the Cedarville cemetery, the funeral will be held today from the M. E. Church. He leaves several nieces and nephews in this valley and a host of friends to mourn his death. His parents were among the early settlers. (1:3) Carlos Atterberry and Robert Alexander of Los Angeles are here this week spending a short vacation, visiting Carlos’ father, Orrin Atterberry, also his aunt, Mrs. Leora Bohlman. Mrs. Minnie Heard, of Lake Coty, has been appointed to a position on the County Board of Education to succeed Mrs. Lenora Parman, resigned. The appointment was made by the County Board of Supervisors last Tuesday. Mrs. Parman’s resignation was made on the grounds that she was no longer engaged in teaching. Mr. Crow was here last week from the South. Visiting Mr. and Mrs. John Sly. He is a cousin of Mr. Sly. Mr. and Mrs. Horace Hobbs, of Lake City, have moved to Ashland, where they expect to reside in the future. Their many friends in this valley regret their leaving our midst but wish them happiness and prosperity in their new home. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 1930 YOUNG AVIATOR FLIES TO MEDFORD AND IS MARRIED; RETURNS WITH BRIDE The many friends of Robert Strief, formerly of Lake City, but now of Redding, will be pleased to hear of his marriage to Miss Bertha Sheldon, of that place. The young couple flew to Medford, Oregon, last Friday and were married; they returned to Redding the same evening, where they were given a reception and wedding dinner and next morning they started for Cedarville, arriving about ten A. M. Their many friends congratulated them and wish them happiness and success. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Joshua Strief, of Lake City and has grown to manhood in this valley. The young couple are now invading the haunts of the festive buck with the hope of getting one; they will remain out camping for the remainder of the week. Miss Doris Robinson arrived here last week in company with her father and brother, W. G. and W. C. Robinson, who attended the State Fair. Mrs. E. C. Coffman and Mrs. and Mrs. Malcolm Coffman motored over from Lakeview Sunday and visited at Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Wheeler’s home. Mrs. Coffman came to visit her great grandson, little bobby Fisher, son of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Fisher, of Stockton. CARD OF THANKS We wish to sincerely thank the few friends who joined us in the respect of our uncle, George W. Gilcher. Carter Bros. Mr. and Mrs. M. W. Jones Mr. and Mrs. Jake Rechsteiner Mr. and Mrs. T. A. Read Raymond Boston, of Vallejo, arrived here last weekend and will spend a short vacation visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. R. Boston. Last Friday, little Barbara Jean, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bert Simson, had the misfortune of breaking both bones in her left arm, while playing at the grammar school. It seems she was hanging by her toes on the swing and in some manner slipped and fell to the ground landing on her arm, thus breaking the bones. Mrs. Harold Powers, Mrs. Ernest Grove and Mrs. Ben Cambron were visitors from Eagleville yesterday. Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Fisher and son, Bobby, arrived here from Stockton Sunday and expect to remain about two weeks, visiting Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Wheelers, Mrs. Fisher’s parents. While here, Mr. Fisher will try to get his buck. Randal Bush was the first lucky hunter reported, as yesterday morning when the deer season opened, he got his buck about 5:30 and was back in town and don his way to San Jose by 10:30. He was accompanied by his sister, Miss Marjorie and Francis Page all of whom will attend school at that place during the coming months. R. B. Clark, who went to Savannah, MO., for treatment of a cancer, is reported to be recovering from the effects of the treatment, which was pretty severe. We hope to see him back and cured of his malady. – Adin Argus WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24TH, 1930 RELATIVE OF SURPRISE VALLEY RESIDENCE PASSES AWAY Mrs. Aleda Calvert, of New Castle, Nebraska, died at that place on the 5th of September. She was a sister to Mrs. Aleva Hotchkiss, of Eagleville, Cal and an aunt of Orville and Allie Hotchkiss of this place and will no doubt by remembered by some of the old time residents of this section, having resided here in 1893. (1:2) INJURES FOOT IN FALL FROM SCAFFOLD AT THE ASS’N SEED CLEANER While helping to install the new machinery at the Association’s Seed Cleaner plant last week, Charley Atkinson had the misfortune of having a board on which he was standing break with him, letting him fall for a distance of nearly eight feet. He landed with his whole weight on his right foot, tearing ligaments and dislocating the bones in his foot. He is now able to be around on crutches. SHORT JOTS OF INTEREST Mr. and Mrs. Charles Kafader, formerly of Bidwell are planning to engage in business in Lakeview, Oregon. Mr. and Mrs. Lauren Adams, of Austin, Nevada, arrived here Sunday and will spend their vacation visiting, Mrs. Adams’ parents, Dr. and Mrs. M. R. Kennedy. Dr. Robert E. Lee and wife of Medford, Oregon, were visitors in the valley latter part of last week. Dr. Lee is the son of Mrs. R. H. Lee, of Davis Creek and attended Grammar School here about twenty years ago. He is a brother-in-law of Dr. Henry Hansen, former resident of Surprise Valley. They are visiting Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Groves, of Eagleville. Mrs. EVA V. BARNUM PASSED AWAY SATURDAY EVENING. Last Saturday afternoon the community was shocked and saddened by the news that Mrs. Eva Barnum had passed suddenly away. She had gone to Dr. Kennedy’s office and had been there about three minutes talking with the Dr., who was busy at the time. She was telling him that she was feeling fine, considerably better than she had for the past three months, although she felt rather tired after working with various committees during the Fair. While in conversation with the Dr., who was turned to the table, he heard her gasp and looking around saw her head fall forward. He dropped his work and caught her head and let it go forward for a few seconds, thinking she had fainted but when turning her face to the light he noticed that her face instead of being white, as is the case of fainting, it was dark instead. He immediately pulled a nearby chair to him by his foot and placed her on it and turned to the window and called for help; it happened, Mrs. bertha Stewart was sitting in a car and came to his office immediately. Mrs. Thomas Jones, local nurse was summoned and they worked for sometime with a hope of restoring her heart action, but in vain. Drs. Stile and Coppedge, of Alturas, were summoned and an inquest was held and the Drs. All agreed that death was due to a stroke of apoplexy. A message was sent to her husband Oscar L. Barnum, who was at Patterson Lake, to her father, Mr. William Knight, who was visiting at her home here and to her mother, Mrs. William Ahl, at Alturas. She will be missed by a host of friends, for her kindly ways and loving acts endeared her to all, as she was always ready with a smile to do for others and was greatly loved by everyone with whom she came in contact. She was popular in fraternal and social circles. The Record joins the many friends in extending heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved ones in their inexpressible sorrow in the death of their beloved Eva. Eva L. Barnum was a native of Missouri and was aged 28 years, five months and five days. Her funeral was held yesterday afternoon from the Congregational Church in Alturas under the auspices of the Order of the Eastern Star. (1:6) Born at Fort Bidwell, Cal., September 19, 1930, to Mr. and Mrs. Roy Hanks, a boy Born at Eagleville, Cal., September 10, 1930, to Mr. and Mrs. Hiram Winnop, a girl CARD OF THANKS We wish to thank all the kind friends for the thoughtfulness, sympathy and help that has been shown and given us during our sorrow. Especially do we thank the Eastern Star, Masonic, Pythian Sisters and Knights of Pythias fraternities as well as the Civic Club and Forest Service for their many kind deeds. We sincerely appreciate the beautiful floral offerings and the sympathy that has been extended to us in our sad bereavement. Oscar L. Barnum Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Ahl Mr. W. T. Knight A. L. Barnum and family Nelson Munroe, of Alturas was badly bruised and narrowly escaped being killed when coming out of Klamath Falls last weekend, when a S. P. train hit the car in which he and other people were riding. The other occupants of the car were badly injured and one woman died just as they got her to the hospital. We did not learn their names of the other parties, nor the name of the lady who was killed. William Bordwell and family will leave shortly for Medford, Oregon, where they expect to make their future home. Mitchell Seminario while milking the family cow the other evening was somewhat surprised, frightened and hurt when the animal raised her hind foot in a playful manner and striking him with considerable force in his right eye, causing a large welt and taking some of the skin off. He is going around with a badly bruised and sore eyelid. ~~~~~~ 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.