SURPRISE VALLEY RECORD - CEDARVILLE, MODOC COUNTY, CAL WEDNESDAY, APRIL 18, 1934 HERE AND THERE IN SURPRISE VALLEY BY? DO YOU KNOW – The mileage of a clock? One with a 12-inch dial circumference travels approximately one mile in seven years. Figure it out yourself. That Clyde Gooch is getting more western everyday? He takes two horses along now. That we saw Chet Bordwell engineering a mammoth Buick coupe through Cedarville Sunday? Lots of room beside him, ladies. That Van De Grift should suggest levying a tax of 25 cents on all persistent say’ers of "Is my face red?" And one whole dollar for "Come-up-‘n-see-me-sometime" ers! That so far as we’re concerned, Daniel Whitehead Hicky has as much style in his work as any of the present day poets? That Mrs. Wade’s father, Mr. Dusenbarry, climbed to the highest point on the mountains near Eagleville on Fourth of July and hoisted a flag? Hence Dusenbarry Peak. IN AND AROUND the CHILDREN’S CORNER – Dick Scott and Elmer Allen playing Injun on hobby horses… Lois Gooch playing house… Doc Sweeney with his short pants and his bottle (all he lacks is a perambulator) … Bill Gooch in a game of post office… Esther Smith and Margie Hickerson having a rollicking good time in a borrowed Ford Truck… Melton Allen on the job as a detective… Roy Golden misses supplying the CWA with mud pies… Randolph Gaustad surrounded by dollies and girlies… Tommie and Audrey planning to get married when they get big… Margaret Powers showing the rest of the kids some new games she learned in Redding… Ferne Jones almost in tears over her vaccination… Albert Erramouspe – small lad from the country, in Cedarville once a week to see Mrs. Robinson’s little girl… And Freda Skillman, who says: "Of all the colors I’ve seen, red is the baddest ones; I mean to have it right on my head (So lots of people call me Red). We know a man who likes to tease whose head is bald as my bare knees I’ll tell him soon – and then I’ll run – that red hair’s better than havin’ none!" EAGLEVILLE NOTES UNCLE Jesse Parman – is the personification of the Southern planter of Civil War days – besides looking the part he has the dignity, courtesy and kindly humor of the born gentleman. LYLE BARBER – three door prizes on three tickets. That’s batting a thousand per cent. F. L. DRAGOMANOVICH – fuming over finding his name spelled with a "t". JACK GROVE – satisfying curiosity finds that the rifle was invented in 1498. FLINT – is harder than steel while obsidian is comparatively soft. Nevada – if our guess is good, is part of the oldest strip of the present north America. The LAWRENCE YOUNGS – called away suddenly due to death of relative in San Jose. (1:2) WHAT – happened to the tennis court idea in Cedarville? After all it is hardly reasonable to expect youngsters to sit down in front of the business houses and whittle to keep out of mischief. SALESMEN – thicker than the spring crop of flies. JOHN ARRACHE – sporting a ferocious stubble of heavy black beard. GRANDMA CONNELLY – shepherding her favorite grandchild thru vaccination. DR. Kennedy – always a favorite with the older youngsters has become a bug-aboo to the little ones. BILL DOSS – and his engagingly friendly freckled grin. MRS. Joshua STRIEF SUCCUMBS AT LAKE CITY HOME FRIDAY LARGE ATTENDANE, LOVELY FLORAL OFFERINGS AT FUNERAL (From the Lake City News) Death has again visited our little community and taken from us our beloved friend, Mrs. Ida Mary Strief. About 18 months ago, Mrs. Strief was stricken with that much-feared malady – Cancer – it taking the form of cancer of the liver. All that loving hands and skilled physicians could do was done to stay the ravages of this disease, but to no avail, and the poor, tired spirit left this life for the Great Beyond on April 13, 1934. Ida Mary Stussey was born at New Glarus, Wisconsin, September 18, 1877 and departed this life April 13, 1934, at the age of 56 years, 6 months and 25 days. She was married to Joshua Strief at New glarus, Wis., March 7, 1895. To this union was born LeRoy Fred Strief and Nellie Barbara Anderson of Lake City, California, and Robert Jacob Strief of Modesto. All of whom survive her. She also leaves to mourn her passing her loving husband, Joshua Strief of Lake City and three grandchildren living in California. A mother, Mrs. Anna Stussey of Madison, Wisconsin; two brothers and one sister, all living in Wisconsin. Mr. and Mrs. Strief came to Lake City in 1902 and have made their home here ever since. Mrs. Strief was saved and united with the Lake City Baptist Church in 1907, of which she has been a very faithful member, being church clerk for over 15 years. She was active in all church affairs as long as she was able to attend. She was also active in all civil affairs. She held the office of secretary in the Lake City P. T. A. and was trustee of the Lake City school up to a short time before her passing, when she tendered her resignation, being too feeble to attend to the business as she thought it should be. She was at one time Overseer of the Cedarville Grange, and was still a loved and honored member. The funeral was held at the Baptist Church. Elder T. E. Griffith preached a beautiful sermon from the 14th chapter of St. John. The choir of the Cedarville M. E. Church sang and Rev. Virgil Vinyard offered the prayer. Mrs. Strief was our friend and we loved her. Always kind, loving and true, a loving neighbor and a generous friend. Her passing will be keenly felt by all who knew and loved her. To the loving ones left behind, who so tenderly loved and cherished her, we extend our heartfelt sympathy. Goodbye, dear friend, may god be with you ‘till we meet again. (1:3) ANOTHER DERBY IS SHIED IN the RING FOR SUPERVISOR OF 2ND DISTRICT Alfred K. Sweet, local dairyman, tosses his hat in the political ring this week. Mr. Sweet has announced himself as Candidate for the Office of Supervisor for the Second District of Modoc County. He was born Lake City and has lived in Surprise Valley all his life, making his home near Cedarville. He graduated from the S. V. Union High School with the Class of 1907 and holds the honor of being the oldest graduate of the school. Being a rancher and dairyman, he knows the needs and conditions as they exist. He is competent for the office to which he aspires and if elected will no doubt make a good county official. OBITUARY FOR GRANT WARREN Willis grant Warren was born in Eagleville, California, August 6, 1868, to one of the earliest pioneer families of this valley, Mr. and Mrs. George Warren. The greatest part of his life has been spent in this community. For a number of years he was engaged in the butcher business, where he readily made friends with all of the children, who though now grown, have never forgotten him. Later years, he was engaged in farming on the ranch that was his boyhood home, where fruit trees that are standing in full bloom today were planted by grant while still a boy. On December 20, 1902, he was married to Dora Barnett and became the devoted stepfather of two children, Gertie and Wilson Barnett. In 1916, the son was called to the home Beyond. The daughter has remained near the home that her stepfather made so welcome to her. To this union was born four children, two sons, Willis and Harold and two daughters, Gloria and Marjorie. He also leaves to mourn his death four grandchildren, Wilson, Dorothy and Norma Slinkard and Betty Warren. There are also five living sisters and three brothers, Mrs. A. N. Slinkard of Eagleville, Cal., Mrs. Van Fossen and Mrs. Johnson of Fresno, Cal.; Mrs. Birdie Bryant of Martinez and Mrs. Joe Dowden, of Princeton. The brothers are: Charlie and Judd Warren, of Visalia and John Warren of Butte County. He died April 10th, 1934, at the age of 65 years, 3 months and 4 days. We might compare his home to an oasis on the desert, where every passer-by was welcomed with a hospitality such as few others than our pioneer friend was capable of showing. His hospitality will long be cherished and his many friends from far and near will miss his cordial greeting. A precious one from us has gone, A voice we loved is stilled; A place is vacant in our home, Which never can be filled. God in his wisdom has recalled, The boon his love had given. And though the body slumbers here, The soul is safe in Heaven. (1:5) ANOTHER PIONEER PASSES Died in Sacramento, March 29, 1934, Silas S. Garrett, the youngest son of the late Thomas H. and Phoebe Garrett. Death came during sleep, following two days illness. Silas was born and raised at Lake City and spent the greater part of his life in Surprise Valley. In his young manhood, he was married to Miss Mary Wilson, also of Lake City. Three children was born to them; the only son, Conrad, passing of appendicitis when but a young lad. There survives his passing the devoted wife, Mary L. Garrett, to daughters, Mrs. Birdie Harriger of Gridley and Mrs. Naomi Sterling of Sacramento, three granddaughters, two brothers, George and Milton Garrett, two sisters, Mrs. M. L. Fitzgerald and Mrs. Gertie Bucher, also a number of nephews and nieces. The funeral was held in Sacramento, the body being cremated at his expressed request. (1:4) ALTURAS NEWS JOTS Dr. and Mrs. P. W. McKinney and son returned to their home in Alturas last week, after spending the past four months in Chicago, where he has been specializing in surgery. Mrs. Flora Asher returned to her home Friday, after being away for the past six weeks receiving medical treatment. Her health is much improved. FORT Bidwell HIGH LIGHTS Clarence Decious has become one fine vaquero since he left for Big Valley. Anyway, leave it to Clarence – he knows plenty good old "camp-fire" tales. NEWSY NOTES FROM LAKE CITY Mr. and Mrs. Earl Daniels and family were New Pine Creek visitors Sunday at the home of Mrs. Daniels’ father, Stonewall Vernon. Mrs. Harry Toney and Mrs. Bide Steward went to Alturas Sunday to visit Harry Toney, who is very, very ill in the General Hospital. Harry is to be moved home this week if possible. Warren Baty has been very sick at the General Hospital, Alturas and he may have to be taken to a hospital below for further treatment. Born at Modesto, California, Saturday, April 14, 1934, to Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Strief, a son. NEWSY NOTES FROM NEW PINE CREEK Frank Alexander Sr., and his son, Frank Junior, arrived from Oakland, Calif., where Frank Sr., has been employed by the Oakland Tribune and his son has been employed for several weeks. Frank Sr., is very busy putting in his garden. He has one of the finest gardens spots in the country. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Carlson were visitors at Morris Dick’s the last weekend. They make their home at Westwood. Mrs. Carlson was formerly Miss Boneta Dick. Mrs. J. A. Smith, wife of our Joe, the butcher, ran the shop while Butch was at Willow Ranch. He left orders for her not to scrub the shop, but just like a woman, she did it anyway and made other improvements while her husband was away and has the shop looking fine. Honorable J. F. Burgess will be presented with a 50-year button on Thursday of this week by the Masonic lodge at Lakeview. Mr. Burgess is at present one of our farmers. He was formerly a U. S. Land Office agent, a former school teacher and a general all around good, honest, upright, highly respected citizen as well as a Master Mason. Mrs. Martin Hamersley and children arrived from Klamath Falls, one day last week to pay a two-week visit at the Guy Hamersley home. Martin is still one of the Southern Pacific section foreman. ~~~~~~ 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.