SURPRISE VALLEY RECORD – CEDARVILLE, MODOC COUNTY, CAL. WEDNESDAY, MAY 1, 1929 DEATH CALLS PIONEER Death claimed a worthy pioneer of the northern end of Surprise Valley on last Monday when W. H. Schadler of Fort Bidwell passed peacefully away at a ripe old age after an illness of a few weeks. For many years, he was owner of the Cow Head ranch, north of fort Bidwell and which was sold to his son a few years ago. D. M. Schadler passed quietly away after an illness of a couple of months. He was born December 24th, 1840, in Germany and died April 22, 1929 in Fort Bidwell. He is survived by three children, Mrs. Fred Myers of Eagleville, H. W. Schadler of Fort Bidwell and Mrs. H. B. Stephens of Fort Bidwell and several grandchildren and great grandchildren. His wife and one son went before him. He came to Fort Bidwell in 1881 from Germany. (1:2) Clarence Doss and family were up from Eagleville Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Darrel Dorris were visitors from Alturas last Sunday. Mrs. Lyle Cook is reported to be under the care of a physician at Reno this week. Mr. and Mrs. A. P. Norton arrived here last week after spending the winter in the south. Mr. and Mrs. Perry Clark of Davis Creek were over visiting Mr. and Mrs. Willard Clark of this place last Sunday. William Kimsey, who lives this side of Lake City was in town Saturday and reports are favorable for bumper crops in his neighborhood this year. Warren Slinkard of Westwood is seriously ill at that place with ulcers of the stomach. His father and mother are at that place this week. At this writing, his condition is slightly improved. WEDNESDAY, MAY 8TH, 1929 Joe Wilson and bride and Mrs. Irma Misley and babe are here this week from Winnemucca for a short visit with their mother, Mrs. J. R. Wilson. WHAT HAS GONE BEFORE At the Warren ranch, the "Three Bar," a stranger applied for work as a rider. Williamette Ann Warren – known to all as "Billie," is the owner of the ranch. The girls’ father, Cal Warren, had been the original owner. The question whether the territory is to remain "cow country" or be opened to settlement is a troublesome one. The newcomer is put to work. Cattle "rustlers" have been troubling the ranch owners. The new hand gives his name as Cal Harris. By his announcement in favor of "squatters" he incurs the enmity of a rider known as Morrow. The will made by Cal Warren stipulated that half the property should go to the son of his old friend, William Harris, under certain conditions. The new arrival is the man, and he discloses the fact to Billie. Slade, a ranchman with an unsavory reputation, visits Billie. Slade, endeavoring to embrace Billie is interrupted by Harris. The regular calf round up is begun. While the riders are at their evening meal, far out on the range, six outsiders join them. Billie knows them to be "rustlers," who, under the leadership of Slade and a man named Harper, have in the past stolen Three Bar cattle. To test Harris’ courage, the girl appoints him temporary foreman, suggesting that he order the visitors to leave. Somewhat to her surprise, he does so. SUE ON NOTE Hester E. Hutchinson filed suit in Superior Court in Alturas this week against C. F. Wheeler in which she seeks to recover $460 claimed to be due on a promissory note. E. C. Bonner is attorney for the plaintiff. Mrs. Aven Gaustad and son, Randolph were over from Alturas Friday for a short visit. Andy Segardoy, sheepherder for Lyle Cook is ill with the tick fever at the French Hotel this week. Jack Kistler has been visiting his sister, Mrs. Paul Robinson, of Lake City during the past week. Davie Grove returned from Fernley last week and will make his home at Eagleville during the summer. Mrs. Edgar Bales of Wichita, Kansas is here this week visiting her parents, Dr. and Mrs. W. D. Coates of Fort Bidwell. Mr. and Mrs. William Rinehart were in from Guano Valley this week attending to business matters and getting supplies for the summer. The small son of Mr. and Mrs. James Connelly formerly of Eagleville, but now of Gerlach, Nevada, was bitten by a rabid dog last weekend and was taken to Reno for the Pasteur treatment. Katherine Hayes, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lester Hayes, who has been at the Lakeview hospital ill with after effects of pneumonia, returned to her home at Cedarville and is very much improved. Mrs. K. G. Heard, an old resident of this place, passed away at her home in Willows, Calif. She was the mother of a large family, all born here. She is the mother of Roy Heard, Sheriff of Glenn County. Her many friends here mourn her passing and extend sympathy to the bereaved family. "None knew her, but to love her." (8:5) WEDNESDAY, MAY 22ND, 1929 JANESVILLE POSTMISTRESS DIES ON MONDAY Mrs. Albert G. Gotchy, postmistress at Janesville, died on last Monday of cerebral hemorrhage in her 51st year. The deceased had resided in California for 12 years and in Janesville for three years and six months. She was an active member of the Janesville Grange and is mourned by a large number of friends. Funeral services were held last week at the mortuary of Allen and Edenholm, with the Rev. Mark Pike, officiating. Burial was in Janesville Cemetery. Surviving relatives are the husband, Albert G. Gotchy, two daughters, Mrs. –vin Adams of Janesville and Mrs. Viola Connelly of Eagleville. – Lassen mail (was unable to read the full first name of Mrs. Adams.) (1:6) GRADUATION EXERCISES Last Friday evening the graduation exercises of the Surprise valley Grammar School Students, who have passed the examinations successfully, were held at the High School Gymnasium here and the following program was rendered. Orchestra Selections (Two) Invocation – Rev. Dr. Williams Salutatory – Warren Benner Song – School is Out, Class Class Will – Mitchell Seminario Violin Solo – Jane Espil Song in Happy June – Class Poem, Gradatim – Sylvia Glineburg Valedictory – Rodney Diemer Remarks – Mr. Charles Moore Presentation – Mrs. Lena Crabtree Cedarville Class Rodney, Diemer, Sylvia Glineburg, Jane Espil, Warren Benner, Mitchell Seminario, Raymond Bordwell, Adrian Murphey and Harry Baty. Eagleville Class Eileen West, Margaret Powers, Waldo Warrens. Forty-nine District Class Lilia Sweeney, and Billy Birch Lake City Alden Weilmunster Cottonwood Rosco Conklin ~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Modoc County, California "The Last Frontier" www.rh2o.com/modoc --- Our outgoing mail is checked by Norton AntiVirus.