SURPRISE VALLEY RECORD – CEDARVILLE, MODOC COUNTY, CAL. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 6, 1928 DEATH OF MRS. EVA BUCK Mrs. Eva Buck, wife of Norman Buck, of Whittier, passed away at that place on May 29th after a brief illness. Her remains were brought here for burial and were interred in the Odd Fellows Cemetery last Sunday afternoon; the funeral was conducted from the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Hill, Rev. Westervelt officiating. Mrs. Buck was one the pioneers of this valley; she has a host of friends who deeply regret her death. Her obituary will appear next week. (1:1) Mr. and Mrs. G. B. Wilcox and Mrs. Judge Ellison, of Red Bluff, were visiting B. B. Robinson, of this place first of the week. Mrs. Wilcox and Mrs. Ellison are sisters of Mr. Robinson. DEATH OF HARRY WOOD Harry E. Wood, editor and publisher of the Fall River Tidings was found dead in his seat at the l_no-type Tuesday morning, may 28th. His assistant, Phillip Cumiskey, arriving at 8 o’clock, thinking him asleep in his chair, was unsuspicious of the tragedy which had been enacted there until the silence in the direction of his employer became so gruesome as to warrant investigation. Calling M. D. Fitzwater, from the next building, the two men found that Mr. Wood was a corpse: a small rifle and a pool of blood upon the floor telling the story. The deceased had shot himself through the mouth, the rifle, evidently slipping to the floor, was still in position and the head drooped forward as though to slumber. Last Monday, the day before the rash act was committed, Mr. Wood was unusually optimistic and talked with his assistant in the office of his affairs, but no intimation was gleaned of any contemplated act on his part of taking his own life. He had borne his suffering bravely and had endeavored to be cheerful at all times, although it was apparent to those who were associated with him, that his mind was engrossed in things that he did not desire to make public, keeping them to himself, rather than to annoy or discommode a friend or associate. Mr. Wood spent a year in the hospital following the fall, which necessitated the amputation of his left leg about six years ago. Since that time he had suffered greatly, both mentally and physically, thought seldom revealing the fact. He was generous and kind at all times. Harry Edward Wood was born in Storrie County, Iowa, October 19, 1873. He came to Cedarville, Calif., at an early age and for the greater part of his life had resided in Lassen and Modoc Counties. He was a supervisor of Lassen County for a number of years and also was for many years owner of the Big Valley Gazette, later purchasing he Fall River Tidings, which he published at the time of his death. He was aged 54 years, 7 months and 10 days. He leaves to mourn his loss, one brother, Walter Wood, of Eagleville, Cal.: five sisters – Mrs. P. K. Heard, Eagleville, Cal.; Mrs. F. B. Roberts, Cedarville; Mrs. Bessie Thompson, Sacramento; Mrs. J. Hironymous and Mrs. Myrtle Pearce, of San Francisco and numerous nieces and nephews and many friends. – Fall River Tidings (1:2) Born – In Cedarville, Cal., May 31 1928, to Mr. and Mrs. Jake Garrison, a son. Mr. and Mrs. John C. Ennis and children of Owl Creek District, spent Monday at Alturas. Elwood Benner was in from Gerlach last Sunday to attend the funeral of Mrs. Norman Buck. Last week one of Lyle Cook’s sheepherders was brought in from Duck Lake, suffering with a case of tick fever. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Wilbur arrived from Santa Anna last Saturday and expect to remain here this summer. Miss Elma Adams left for Sacramento after spending a short vacation with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Grant Adams, of this place. Mr. and Mrs. Sid Cogburn, of Whittier, arrived here Saturday night; they accompanied the body of Mrs. Norman Buck, who was brought here for burial. Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Smalls are here from Oakland visiting their daughters, Mrs. Harry Hughes, of this place and Mrs. John Christians of Alturas. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Cummins and small daughter, of Woodland, arrived here Friday for a few days’ visit to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Cummins and family, of this place. Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Hussa received the good news this week that their son, Walter, who is in a hospital at San Rafael, is steadily improving from his recent serious operation. Miss Annie Stephens and a girlfriend arrived here from Berkeley Saturday to spend a couple of weeks vacationing at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Stephens, of Fort Bidwell. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 13, 1928 OBITUARY Eva May Hill Buck was born in Trenton, Iowa, September 22, 1862 and passed away in Whittier, May 29, 1928 after only a brief illness. She came to this valley when 12-years of age, where she resided until 1912, when she moved to Whittier where she has made her home ever since. She united with the Methodist Church at that place in 1915. Her entire life was devoted to her home and her family. She was a devoted Christian, a loving mother and a loyal friend and will be greatly missed by a host of friends and neighbors. She is survived by her husband, Norman Buck, three daughters, Mrs. Bertha Cogburn, Mrs. Verne Latson and Mrs. Ruby Hughes, also eight grandchildren, all of whom were with her at the time of her death. One sister, Mrs. Helen Cambridge, also survives her. (1:1) WEDDING ANNIVERSARY Monday evening, Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Wheeler entertained in honor of their daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Fisher, of Stockton, it being the date of their first wedding anniversary, June 11th. Delicious refreshments were served: cards and music were the features of entertainment and a most delightful time was had. Thos present were Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Wylie, Mr. and Mrs. Percy Harris, Mr. and Mrs. James Hawkins, Mrs. Barbara Byerle, Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Fisher, Mrs. and Mrs. heath Stanley, Miss gay Delmas, Dr. J. A. Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Wilbur, Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Wheeler and Jack Wheeler. MARRIED IN RENO Married – At Reno, Nevada, June 11, 1928, Oren Paul Robinson, of this place and Miss Dorothy Frances Kistler, of Eagleville, Cal., Rev. Brewster Adams, officiating. The many friends of this popular young couple extend heartiest congratulations to them and wish them a joyous and prosperous journey through life. They were accompanied to Reno by Mr. Robinson and Dr. Butler. The young couple will make their home in Warner valley where the groom has extensive property interests. Mrs. Dan Craig is in San Francisco with her parents during the illness of her father who recently underwent an operation. – Westwood Sugar Pine Born – At Fort Bidwell, Cal., June 3, 1928, to Mr. and Mrs. Merrill Martin, a son Miss Gladys Paulson returned to her home in Berkeley after teaching in the high School here the past term. Miss Janis Miller returned from Berkeley last week and will spend her vacation with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. George S. Miller, of Lake City. Mr. Knight is here from Kansas City, on a visit to his daughter, Mrs. Oscar L. Barnum, of this place. Mrs. Lillian Monroe and two granddaughters arrived from Oakland and will remain for a while the guests of her sister, Mrs. Frances Wilson. Mrs. Ruth McLane and Mrs. George H. Penland and grand daughter, Miss Roma Penland arrived here from Yuba City last week to remain for a few weeks visiting relatives. Sunday afternoon a party of young folks composed of Misses Aileen and May Atkinson, Louise Cramton, Milo Kennedy, Randal Bush, Jack Wheeler and Francis Page, Chaperoned by Mrs. Frank Cramton, left for Lost Lake for a few days’ outing but owing to the snow in the mountains, were forced to return home Monday evening as it was not much fun playing "freeze out" without many blankets. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 20, 1928 MARRIAGES Married – At Lakeview, Oregon, June 16, 1928, Miss Bertha House and Ed Davis, of this place. Married – At Cedarville, Cal., Arnie Sharp of Santa Rosa and Miss Emma Gertrude Gooch, of this place; Rev. C. L. Goodenough, officiating. The record extends hearty congratulations to the newly weds, wishing them unbounded happiness and prosperity. D. J. Benner was stricken with acute indigestion one day last week, but is up now and feeling better. Adolph Koenig of the Koenig Bros. Bakery is laid up this week with a felon on his hand. Mrs. Bessie Ellensburg arrived here from Oakland to spend a couple of weeks visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Sharp of Long valley. Miss Dorothy Miller arrived here Monday to spend a week visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs. G. S. Miller of Lake City. Mrs. William Thomas arrived here last weekend to spend of few days visiting her parents Rev. and Mrs. J. H. Westervelt of this place. Thomas Rea, Milo and Tom Kennedy left for the C. M. T. Camp at Fort Scott last Tuesday to spend a few weeks learning the rudiments of soldiering. G. H. Conard arrived here Saturday night from Los Angeles. He left next morning taking his wife and children for a tour through Oregon. I. W. Kistler and family returned from the Bay region, where they have been spending their vacation; Earnest Hudspeth accompanied them home and will visit friends and relatives I the valley. Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Fisher and Amandus Wheeler left for Stockton Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Fisher have been spending a short vacation with Mrs. Fisher’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Wheeler. Amandus left for the C. M. T. Camp where he will spend his summer vacation. Mrs. Pauline Biers (nee McMullin) daughter of Paul McMullin formerly of Vya, Nevada was burned to death last Friday, at Pitcher, Oklahoma. She was on here way to visit her grandmother in Tulsa and was spending the night here where she met her death in a fire which occurred 2:30 in the morning. She leaves a son 3 years old. (8:1) WEDNESDAY, JUNE 27, 1928 T. A. Walls, president of the First National Bank of Alturas, left for San Francisco Thursday morning to complete negotiations with United Security Bank and trust Co., for the purchase by that Company of the First National Bank, of Alturas. This deal has been pending for sometime. There will probably be no change in the personnel of the bank at present. Louise Saffores is much improved from an infection in her eyes. Misses’ Ida Heard, Mary Mullins and Mrs. Claude Heard spent Saturday visiting in Alturas. Charles Bogert, who has been suffering from an abscess on his knee, is greatly improved. Mrs. Walker Robinson left for San Jose this morning to visit her daughter, Miss Doris of that place. Charlotte Cramton returned from Lodi last Friday where she has been attending school during the past term. Mr. and Mrs. Ellis R. Adams and small daughter arrived from Long Beach this week on a visit to Mr. and Mrs. Grant Adams. Miss Marcella Stiner arrived here from Lincoln last Saturday to spend her vacation with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Stiner of Eagleville. Mrs. Dorothy Smith arrived here Monday night from San Francisco to spend a short vacation with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. D. S. Denehy and her little son, Allen. Died – At Winchester, Ohio, May 24th, 1928, Mrs. W. Baumbgardner; she was formerly a resident of this place, being Mrs. Isaac Brown, before her late marriage. 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