SURPRISE VALLEY RECORD – CEDARVILLE, MODOC COUNTY, CAL. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 11, 1928 Mrs. Clyde Davis is recovering from a very severe touch of rheumatism. Mrs. Cressler Robinson and little babe left for her home in Warner Monday. R. H. Stanley, editor of the Record, has been critically ill the past month and is still confined to his bed and unable to attend to business. Mrs. Fred Hill and family moved from the Coffman Hotel to the Ebling residence in the north end of town last week. L. A. Wheeler spent Sunday on the Pit River below Canby where he caught a large number of catfish. He has our thanks for a generous mess. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Jones, Miss Gay Delmas and Adam Rodgers went to Reno Tuesday. Miss Delmas is going on to San Jose to visit her mother. Mr. and Mrs. A. P. Norton returned from San Francisco last week. Mr. Norton has been receiving medical treatment and he is somewhat improved in health. It is reported that Vern Linville has purchased the Redding – Bieber stage line and is moving his family to Redding this week where they will make their future home. Mrs. Sallie Turner and Mr. and Mrs. Herman Connard and family arrived last Friday from Hemet, Cal., and expect to remain here during the summer. Their many friends are glad to see them. LOCAL NOTES The following news items should have appeared in the issue of the Record dated April 4th, 1928 Everett Cavin is on the sick list this week. Mrs. Rose Baty was in Alturas Monday having some dental work done. Born – At Lakeview, Oregon, April 2, 1928, to Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Dawson, a daughter. Born – At Eagleville, Cal., April 5th, 1928, to Mr. and Mrs. Sid Foster, a daughter. Born – Near Lake City, Cal., April 3 1928, to Mr. and Mrs. E. R. Hughes, a daughter. Mrs. M. Fitzgerald has been assisting in the stage office during the illness of Miss Delmas. Mrs. Lizzie Wimer left for Oakland Monday, on account of the death of her brother, Byron Johnson. (8:3) O. S. Gooch, while riding with Clyde Severe, a few days ago was thrown against the spring on the seat and was badly bruised. James Trimble, who has been visiting his sister, Mrs. Art Allenwood, returned to his home in Calistoga Friday. He was accompanied by Annie Sharp. There is some talk of opening the sanitarium here to the public; it is to be hoped that the report be true, as it would be a great convenience to the people of the valley and Northern Nevada. Dr. Kennedy, accompanied by Thomas Jones, made a trip to Denio, Monday night, being called to attend Mrs. Rose Henderson, who was suffering with pneumonia; She passed away Monday afternoon, several hours before the Dr. arrived. Her remains were taken to Burns, Oregon for interment. (8:4) Cassie turner, twenty-five year old Indian girl, was convicted in the Superior court last Friday, on the charge of manslaughter, for killing her lover, Robert J. DeClute on February 16th and Monday morning was sentenced to serve from 1 to 10 years in San Quentin. She was taken down by auto by Sheriff Sharp. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 18, 1928 Burney, April 12 – Orville Addington, fourteen-year old son of Mrs. Leo Bernard, disappeared from his home at the Black ranch Saturday, while his parents were making a business trip to Redding. Tracks led out to the main road, where he was given a ride by a passing car. The boy attempted to run away once before as he dislikes school. Blankets and articles of food are missing. A sister, Ruby, was at home at the time. The officers were notified and are doing everything to locate the boy. FAMILY REUNION A happy family reunion and dinner were held Easter Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. M. Hotchkiss of Eagleville, Cal., in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Jerome Ehle, of Newcastle, Nebraska and Mrs. Minnie Wixon, of Morningside, Sioux City, Iowa. Mrs. Wixon is a niece of Mr. Hotchkiss and Mrs. Ehle is Mr. Hotchkiss brother, whom they have not seen for over fifty-one years. Orville Hotchkiss brought them up from Long Beach recently to visit relatives here. Those of the family present besides the guests of honor: Mr. and Mrs. M. Hotchkiss Mr. and Mrs. Guy Jones and family Mr. and Mrs. Warren Slinkard and family Mr. and Mrs. Al Hotchkiss and family Mr. and Mrs. Ollie Hotchkiss and Orville Hotchkiss BIRTHS At Eagleville, Cal., April 11, 1928, Mr. and Mrs. Eulelio Muira, a son. The little one lived only a few minutes. At Lake City, Cal., April 11, 1928, to Mr. and Mrs. Elva Bunyard, a son At Cedarville, Cal., April 12, 1928, to Mr. and Mrs. Alfred DeWitt, a son. DeWitt’s now have ten children, all living – 5 boys and 5 girls. Miss Nina Hanks suffered a relapse and at this writing is reported in a serious condition. Vern Linville and family left for Redding last Sunday, where they expect to make their future home. Vern has purchased an interest in the Redding – Alturas Stage Line. Mr. and Mrs. O. M. Haviside, of Berkeley, sailed for Europe last Sunday, April 8th, where they plan an extensive tour thru the foreign countries. Their many friends hope they may have a safe and pleasant journey. Mrs. Haviside before her marriage was Miss Mary Bonner and is a sister of Mrs. L. N. Pabst, of this place. Mr. and Mrs. George Hannan and family came over from Paisley and spent Easter Sunday with Mrs. Hannan’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Stanley; the family spent the day with Mr. and Mrs. Fred Stanley of Long Valley. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 25, 1928 Kesner Perry’s little boy has been seriously sick with an infection in the mouth this week. Dr. Kennedy reports four families are under quarantine for scarlet fever at Eagleville this week. F. A. Neasham and little son came up from El Cerrito this week on a short visit to his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Andy Neasham. Mrs. A. N. Slinkard, of Eagleville, is seriously ill with pneumonia. Her daughter, Mrs. Thomas Wentzell of Storrie, was called to be at her bedside. Tom Marr was found dead at his ranch near Tule Dad on the 18th inst. The Lassen County Coroner was called and the body taken to Susanville for burial. No particulars as to the cause of his death have been obtained. Dr. W. D. Coates returned last week from San Jose, where he had been on a visit. He was accompanied on his return trip as far as Gerlach by Mrs. Coates and their two little grandchildren, Clark and Bobby Turner, who were on their was East to visit their daughter and mother, Mrs. Edgar L. Bales, of Wichita, Kansas. The Dr. returned to Bidwell to resume his practice. ~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Modoc County, California "The Last Frontier" www.rh2o.com/modoc --- Our outgoing mail is checked by Norton AntiVirus.