SURPRISE VALLEY RECORD - CEDARVILLE, MODOC COUNTY, CAL WEDNESDAY, APRIL 3RD, 1935 MYRTLE FINMAND IS LAID TO REST We cannot say, and we will not say, That she is dead, she is just away, With a cheery smile and a wave of the hand; She wandered into an unknown land, And left us dreaming how very fair, It needs must be since she lingers there; So think of her still as the same, I say, She is not dead – she is just away. Myrtle Eleanor Finmand was born in Eagleville, California, August 27th, 1911 and passed away in Eagleville, March 28, 1935, at the age of 23 years, 4 months and 29 days. On August _____, she was married to Harold __ Finmand, whom she leaves to mourn her passing, also her mother and father, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Nolan, two sisters, Gertrude and Edna and two brothers, Charles and Frank and countless _______ friends. She was loyal and ______ in all her convictions and by ____ complicity and stance friendship was endeared to all who knew her. Myrtle’s life was wholly lived in loving and happy service to others. During the months of her illness and suffering, her greatest thought and prayer has been only for the comfort and well being of those who were so dear to her and to these go the deepest sympathy of the whole community. "God never loved me in so sweet a way as when He said, "Behold a Friend" and I reckon when this world we have And cease to smile and cease to grieve When each of us shall quit the strife And drop the working tools of life, Somewhere, somehow, we’ll come to find Just what our Maker had in mind Perhaps thru clearer eyes than these We’ll read life’s hidden mysteries And learn the reason for our tears. Why sometimes came unhappy years And why our dearest joys were brief And bound so closely into grief. No one of us can truly say Why loved ones must be called away, Why hearts are hurt or even explain Why some must suffer year’s of pain Why some day all of us shall know The reason why these things are so. I reckon in the years to come Where these poor lips of clay are dumb And these poor hands have ceased to toil Somewhere upon a fairer soil Gods shall to all of us make clear The purpose of our trials here." (1:3) Mrs. M. L. Fitzgerald is confined to her bed by illness this week. CAR HITS HORSE NORTH OF TOWN SATURDAY NITE While riding horseback and on his way home from Cedarville last Saturday evening, Eldon Freeborn had the misfortune of having his horse hit by the car driven by Vern Baldwin of Fort Bidwell. The horse, a pet and a fine saddle pony was valued at approximately $60.00 had its leg broken and had to be killed the following morning. When the car hit the horse, young Freeborn was thrown and suffered a badly sprained wrist in the fracas. Apparently young Baldwin did not see the horse in time to avoid the collision. However, he stopped and picked up Freeborn and took him home. The outcome of the wreck and the matter of settlement is not known at this time. FRANK KANE AND EDDIE COOK HELD BY OFFICIALS ON FORGERY CHARGE Almost every person who has a small checking account has some or other overdrawn their account, but few have resorted to the forging of signatures on a bad check. However, such was a case, which came to light last Saturday evening, when Frank Kane passed a check in the amount of $41.50 to Amos Hoyt of the Hunter’s Lodge in Alturas. This check was made out to the order of J. C. Johnson, by the New Pine Creek Roller Mills and the proprietor’s name, R. M. Keller’s name was signed. The check was numbered 491 and from its appearance was a perfectly good looking check, due to the printed signature of "New Pine Creek Roller Mills." However, when taken to the Bank for deposit, it was found that the signature, R. M. Keller, had been forged. This check was endorsed on the back by this alias, J. C. Johnson and cashed at the Hunter’s Lodge by Kane. By quick work Amos Hoyt immediately contacted Sheriff Sharp and a search was made. Upon investigating Kane, it was found that he and a fellow by the name of Cook, a linotype operator of the Modoc Mail, had taken the stage for Bieber. The Deputy Sheriff of Lassen County, stopped the stage at Bieber and picked up the two men and Deputy Sheriff Tierney and Amos Hoyt set out for that place to bring the men back to Alturas, where they were lodged in the County Jail awaiting a preliminary hearing. OBITUARY OF HORACE HOBBS To write the obituary of Horace Hobbs is almost like writing one for one’s father, knowing and loving "Daddy" Hobbs for over thirty-three years it is a wee bit hard to tell in the allotted space the sterling qualities he possessed. Horace Hobbs was born near Labelle, Missouri, December 7, 1852. In July 1881 he was married to Miss Alice Metzker. To this union three sons and four daughters were born, all of whom survive him, except the eldest son, Johnny, who met his death in early manhood by drowning. "Daddy" Hobbs’ health began to fail several years ago and his death has bot been unexpected. He had a stroke of paralysis and passed away March the 27th at Ashland, Oregon. His body was brought to Cedarville, March 29th and interment was made by the side of his son in the Cedarville cemetery. Elder T. E. Griffith preached the beautiful funeral sermon. The hymns were sung by a choir composed of Misses brown and Pearson. Rev. Virgil Vinyard and Mr. George Miller. Miss Cassie Johnstone, organist. "Daddy" Hobbs spent the biggest portion of his life at Cedarville and Lake City. He at one time owned the place in the Washington community now owned by Frank Bowers. To show the love and respect, in which "Daddy" Hobbs was held, we take for instance the late Frank Hill family. Their children were raised with his and we do not think one of the family members was absent. All were there to bid him farewell. A good man, kind, honest and true, we are sure, none who knew him was not better for his acquaintance. We feel if we are fortunate enough to reach that "Beautiful Land" "Daddy" Hobbs will be among the first to greet us with his sunny smile and cheery greeting, as he always did here on earth. To "Daddy" you are just busy in another room, well and happy, not goodbye, just Aurevoir. (1:5) "GRANDMA" BALLARD IS FETED A surprise party was given Grandma Surrilda Ballard on the occasion of her 86th birthday last Tuesday, March 26th. Those present were: Mrs. Elizabeth Sapper, Mrs. W. Wade Williams, Mrs. Lou Shedd, Mrs. John Davis, Sr., Mrs. Georgia Estes, Mrs. Betty Fitzpatrick and her daughter, Miss Nora Ballard. The birthday cake was decorated with the dates 1935 and 1949. Mrs. Ballard crossed the Plains by covered wagon when four years of age and came to Modoc settling near Centerville in the early ‘70’s. living here are sons, C. A., S. T., John, Jess and Will and one daughter, Miss Nora. Another daughter, Mrs. Raymond Eades lives at Chico and another Mrs. Fred Pope at Merrill, Oregon. A large circle of friends extends congratulations and good wishes for many more happy birthdays. – Plaindealer A story is told of a man, who thought he would play a swell trick on his wife Halloween night. He rigged up a jack-o-Lantern and sneaked home with it. His wife was in bed asleep. He lighted the jack-o-lantern and poked its grinning leering face over the bed. Imagine hubby’s consternation when the little lady simply roused up slightly, took a sleepy glance at the hideous face and remarked: "Well, honey, business must be getting better. That’s the first time I have seen you smile in months." MRS. STELLA LINSCOTT IS DEAD San Francisco, March 2nd – Stella Morgan Linscott, 59, grand secretary of the Order of the Eastern Star and former president of the Republican Women’s Federation of Northern California, died March 26th in the University of California. Miss Linscott was born in Lake City, Ill., and came West with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Linscott, who were early residents of Modoc County. She attended the University of Nevada, later teaching Latin there and received her master’s degree at the University of California. TAUGHT SCHOOL IN WOODLAND Afterwards she taught in high schools in Redwood City and Woodland at Miss West’s School in San Francisco, continuing to a supervisoral position in the Napa High School. She was a founder of the Napa W. W. C. A. She retired from teaching two years ago to become grand secretary of the O. E. S. She also was a member of the Order of Amaranth, the White Shrine and the Rebekah’s: the American Association of University Women and the Western Womens’ Club of San Francisco. She is survived by one sister Dr. Louis Hector, with whom Miss Linscott lived in Berkeley and two brothers Ernest G. Linscott of Berkeley and Fred M. Linscott of Harrisburg, South America. (3:6) Mrs. J. H. Hutchinson is reported on the sick list. "When I put the ball where I can reach it," said the stout golfer, when asked how he liked the game, "I can’t see it and when I put it where I can see it, I can’t reach it." OF INTEREST TO MODOC PEOPLE Newell Griffin, employee of the S. P. Co., Hospital in San Francisco with a bursted appendix. He is reported O. K. Born at Eagleville, Cal., April 2, 1935, to Mr. and Mrs. John Dees, a daughter. George Melts, having not too perfect foot work, let the sidewalk come up and meet him, forgetting to duck. He now sports one big black eye. Forest Ranger E. Noren motored to Redding yesterday to meet his wife and her brother, Ray Golden, returning from San Diego, where they were called on account of the death of their brother, Wilford, at that place. Mrs. Ross Stephens and daughter, Hildreth, are confined to their home this weekend on account of illness. ALTURAS NOTES Mrs. Gene Cantrall has been ill with the flu for the past week. Dr. P. W. McKinney has been quite ill with the flu the past ten days; he is still confined to his home. LAKE CITY NEWS NOTES Mary Hanks is suffering from an infection of the left eye. Dr. Kennedy is treating the eye and hopes to have her ready for school next week. Mrs. Tom Painter expects to return home Tuesday from the General Hospital in Alturas. We received word that Mrs. Lulu Stern Chester is quite ill at the Charles Watkins home at Davis Creek. Mrs. Chester has many friends in Surprise, who will be sorry to hear of her illness. Mrs. Carrie Wimer is getting along nicely at this writing. ~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Family Researcher of "The Last Frontier" Modoc County, California --- Our outgoing mail is checked by avast! AntiVirus. Avast! Is Free To Home Users.