SURPRISE VALLEY RECORD - CEDARVILLE, MODOC COUNTY, CAL WEDNESDAY, MAY 2, 1934 PIONEER DIES Raymond Ballard, 70, a pioneer of this region, died last Monday at his home in Dorris, California. He leaves a widow and nine children to mourn his loss. For many years Ballard lived in Lakeview, where he drove stage between that point and Klamath Falls. – Examiner (1:1) NEWSY NOTES FROM NEW PINE CREEK NEW PINE CREEK, April 30 – Edward K. Keller is seriously ill at this writing. He and his wife went to Oakland last fall, where his physician advised an operation. Keller said he would rather not have the operation and decided to return home to Pine Creek, where he has been up and around part of the time. Of late his condition became worse and at present he is reported to be very low. Mrs. C. M. Taylor has been very ill and we are glad to learn that she is better. Mrs. T. E. Barns returned the first of last week from Walla Walla, Washington, where she was called to the bedside of her father, H. B. Fletcher, who passed away in that city recently at the age of 79 years. Several people in this community will remember Mr. Fletcher, who lived at Willow Ranch for two years in 1931 and 1932. (1:2) H. U. Mitchell and family were summoned by telegram from Medford last Friday on account of the serious illness of Mrs. Mitchell’s father, Edward E. Keller. COUNTY POLITICS WARMING UP While at the county seat last week, the idle rich along the main drag were busily discussing the possibilities of this man and that, who is aspiring for county offices. From reports we learn that about six have so far stated their intentions of becoming candidates for the sheriff’s job. We’d think that they would pick on something easier. At this time those mentioned are John C. Sharp (incumbent), Arthadis Rachford, Leon Estes, Homer Beeson, P. J. McHugh and Frank D. Harbert of Adin. For the tax collector’s position, we have heard three names mentioned, that of the incumbent, C. A. Ballard, Wade Williams and Harold Morgan. For the assessor’s job John Davis (incumbent) and Guy W. Gooch. For Treasurer of Modoc County, Mrs. Etta C. Pepperdine (incumbent) and the Ed. Heath Stanley of the Surprise Valley record in Cedarville. No applicants for the offices of the county clerk or that of the auditor and recorder except the incumbents, L. S. Smith and Hillard Ballard. For the superintendent of schools of Modoc County, there are two to date, who have officially announced themselves, those being Mrs. Hallie Tierney and E. R. Tyeryar of Cedarville. For the district attorney’s office, Jake T. Sharp, (incumbent), announces himself officially this week. From reports we learn that A. K. Wylie is strongly figuring on casting his derby into the ring for this position. For county surveyor, Will Archer has announced himself as a candidate. While others may be planning on later coming out for offices, we do not have at this time any authentic information regarding who they are or for what offices they will be aspiring. From all indications so far it looks that a spirited election will result. NEWSY NOTES FROM LAKE CITY Measles are here at Lake City. Mrs. Lois Hobbs and little daughter, Josephine and Marie Garrett have them at present. It is to be hoped they can be kept in the Hobbs and Garrett families until school is out, at least. The many friends of William Jacobs are glad to know he is improving at his home here. J. B. Steele, principal of the Lake City School, is planning graduation exercises to be held here Wednesday evening, May 9, at the W. O. W. Hall. The following pupils are to be graduated: Ida Hanks, Geraldine Garrett, Phyllis Hobbs, Fae Vernon, Lois Muzzy, Leroy Daniels, Darrell Vernon and Layton Painter. We regret very much to hear of the very serious condition of Harry Toney at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Toney. Harry is suffering from cancer of throat and face. Mrs. Carrie Garrett came home from Ashland, where she has been receiving medical treatment. Mrs. Ruth Wilcox of Ashland will care for Mrs. Garrett’s home while she is convalescing. Mrs. Della Clark and children are now in Ashland, where Mrs. Clark is taking medical treatment. Fulton Heard and daughter have returned home after spending the winter with relatives in the Sacramento valley. Later – Just as we were closing these notes, we received the sad news that Harry Toney had passed away at midnight last (Monday) night. Full obituary will be in our next week’s items. (1:3) FORT BIDWELL HIGH LIGHTS Miss Audrey Decious of San Francisco was home for a week’s vacation at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Decious. Mr. and Mrs. Whitlock, victims of an automobile accident last week in which Joseph Oard was killed instantly, are improving slowly at the hospital in Bidwell. Their condition was very grave when first brought here. Fulton Heard and daughter, Ida, were here visiting with Mr. and Mrs. Joe Conlan. Mrs. Sessions of Berkeley, mother of Mrs. Ira Ash, is here visiting friends and relatives. The Masons of Fort Bidwell entertained their wives, families and prospective members to a hot tamale dinner last Saturday evening. Mr. Bartmaleter of Willow ranch cooked the dinner, which was a grand success. Card playing and dancing furnished amusement for the evening. The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Tom Wylie passes away last night at 7 o’clock. (1:3) EDWARD KELLER PASSES Edward Keller, pioneer resident of New Pine Creek, passed away at his home at the place yesterday morning. Mr. Keller had been under the doctor’s care for the past year and spent last winter in the bay region under a physician’s observation. During the past two weeks, Mr. Keller had been confined to his bed and his condition was considered grave. Ulcers of the stomach were the cause of his ill health. Obsequies will be held in New Pine Creek today (Wednesday), at 2 o’clock and his body will be interred in the New Pine Creek Cemetery. (1:4) ALTURAS NEWS JOTS Ed Pomeroy had the misfortune to cut the thumb and little finger off of his left hand Monday, accidentally getting it caught in a saw. Mrs. Mabel Johnson has been confined to her home for the past ten days on account of illness. She is somewhat improved at this writing. John Moyo, sheepherder for Homer Beeson, of Davis Creek, was brought to town Saturday suffering from a severe case of tick fever. He is at the general hospital. Married in Reno, Nevada, April 27, 1934, Salve Bue, 46, of Burney, Cal., to Miss Kathleen Hawkins, 25, of Susanville, Cal. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Hawkins, of this place. Elmer Hull of Nubieber, Cal., was brought to the General Hospital here for treatment Saturday. He was suffering from burns, which he received in one of the mills at that place. His case has been quite serious. Born in Alturas, Cal., May 1, 1934, to Mrs. Harold Robert, a nine-pound son. Mother and babe are reported doing nicely. HANCOCK OIL TRUCK GOES OVER GRADE ON BIG VALLEY HILL Another serious accident happened last Friday night, when the Hancock Oil Company truck left the road and went over the grade on Bieber Mountain. The accident occurred on the long grade just this side of the highway maintenance camp, where the road turns off to go to Pittville. The driver, Ed Farrell, had his hand almost severed, while Claire Elliot sustained body lacerations and serious internal injuries. The probable victim of the accident is Vivian Sublette, who had both of her legs broken, a broken hip, and complicated internal injuries. The injured were rushed to the Redding Hospital for medical treatment. BREAKS HIP BONE IN BAY CITY Mrs. L. A. Wheeler of Cedarville received the sad news that her mother, Mrs. E. C. Coffman, who is residing in San Francisco, had the misfortune of falling, after stepping out of an automobile, on a cement curb. The result of the fall was a broken hip bone. Mrs. Coffman is now in a hospital and will be confined to her bed for a period of three weeks. Mrs. Coffman was formerly a resident of Cedarville, having been the proprietor of the Coffman Hotel here for years. She is 78 years of age and the broken hip at this age is a very serious injury. It will take several months before Mrs. Coffman will be able to go about. The main difference about being married and being single is this: a man’s wife has to find his things for him, while a bachelor always know where to find his things – on the floor. LOCAL JOTS Fishing season opened yesterday morning, and with its arrival came the announcement of the birth of a fine 9-pound son to Mrs. Olive Roberts of Alturas on May 1. Sunday morning Thomas J. Wylie, local postmaster, was passing out the cigars, the occasion being the celebration of the arrival of a fine 5-pound daughter, via the stork, on Sunday, April 29th, 1934. John J. Benner, who has been farming with John Dyke, left Sunday for Gerlach, where he has been offered his former position as steam shovel engineer at the gypsum works, 13 miles south of Gerlach. Benner’s family will remain in Surprise Valley, as the "gyp" works will operate only three months. Roll Striplin passed away at his home in Lakeview last Sunday night. He was an old time resident and was well known. He was an employee at the B. and M. Store and was janitor at the high school. He will be buried today. (4:4) Dan Devaney left for Livermore last Friday, where he was called to attend the funeral of his mother, who passed away at that place. (4:4) AUTOS STOLEN That the streets of Alturas is a poor place to leave your car unlocked is evidenced by the theft of two automobiles last Saturday night. The car belonging to Fred Huffman, which was parked in front of the Masonic Hall, was taken. It was later found behind the __. T. Negley warehouse, stripped of all portable accessories. In the back seat was found the charred remains of several newspapers and it is presumed that the papers had been set a fire with the object of burning the car. Another car, belonging to Jack Miller, was also stolen and stripped. It is believed that the same parties are guilty in both cases. EAGLEVILLE NOTES A LA WINCHELL – it might interest you to find that the phantom correspondent is a native of the valley. Which lets out a good many suspects. LOREN MAYBRIER – is reputed to have been the fastest little man with his dukes in the valley until age interfered. FISHING – for some of the boys might easily produce more snakes and pink elephants than fish. BUTCH AND MARIE POWERS – rambling about the picnic grounds at Hat Creek; seeming much pleased with the dedication. The D. L. GROVES AND "UNCLE BILL" Hudspeth –made a strike I the relic line. Forty-odd arrowheads and numerous grinding plates and rocks in one day are not to be sneezed at. YOUNG POWELL – fly casting champ, showed ‘em how to place a fly in the eddies, at a hundred feet when he demonstrated his ability at Fall River last Sunday. LYLE BARBER – chauffeuring Mrs. Barber, Vera Eshom, Carmen Dieguez and Dean Wilson to Fall River for Yellowstone Cut-off dedication. DR. McKINNEY – enthused over Alturas’ new golf course. MORT WEST – in Alturas with Dad Grove. TOM Kennedy – with the broadest grin in the valley. MAX McCARTY – patiently waiting to keep an appointment. PRETTY PINK BUTTONS – with the license safe on the back. Most of which will be worn in the pocket. Jesse STEVENS – moving LEWIS GROVE – also changing abode ~~~~~~ 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.