"It’s scandalous to charge us $10 for towing the car only three or four miles," protested the motorist’s wife. "Never mind, dear," replied hubby, "he’s earning it; I’ve got my brakes on." SLIPPERY ROAD IS CAUSE OF AUTO ACCIDENT While coming in from Long Valley last Monday afternoon, Paul Kemble and his sister, Mrs. Eunice Hunt and children had the misfortune of having the 1932 Chevrolet coach in which they were riding skid off the grade into the gutter and turn over. It happened on a short hill about three miles this side of the Kemble ranch. Mrs. Hunt received several severe lacerations on the face while Paul received several cuts about the head. The children escaped with minor bruises and cuts. When the car struck the gutter it went over on its side, then on its top and finally landed on its wheels. Every glass was broken except the one in the back and the body was badly bent and sprung. The car was driven into Cedarville, where those injured received first aid and medical attention from Dr. Kennedy. EARLY DAY INDIAN FIGHTER SUCCUMBS IN LASSEN COUNTY Susanville, JAN. 10 – the funeral of Archibald l. Harper, a resident of Lassen County for 85 years and noted as an Indian fighter in the early days, occurred here today. Services were held in the Eden funeral home. Interment was in the local cemetery beside his wife, who preceded him in death last July. Harper was one of the few remaining settlers who immigrated to the community by ox team. He was born in Arkansas in 1837. At the age of 12, he accompanied W. B. Long and General Allen Woods, historical figures of the West, across the plains with a large immigrant train. On reaching the Honey Lake Valley, the youth became a farm hand, following this class of work for the greater part of his life. (2:2) LAKE CITY NEWS BRIEFS Harry Toney left here Sunday for Berkeley, where he will take treatment in the University hospital. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 31, 1934 Mr. and Mrs. I. H. Skillman of Fort Bidwell were business visitors in Alturas last Thursday. They took over several children, who received medical treatment at that place. PLANS MADE FOR A MASONIC CARAVAN TO SHASTA CITY JUDGE E. C. BONNER EXTENDS FORMAL INVITATION TO CEDARVILLE LODGE TO JOIN IN AUTO TOUR IN June Judge E. C. Bonner of Alturas was in attendance last Saturday at the installation of officers of Surprise Valley Lodge, No. 235, F. & A.M., and extended a formal invitation to the members of the lodge to join a caravan pilgrimage, which is to be made in June to Shasta City, where the first meeting of a Masonic Lodge in California was held. The pilgrimage is planned to take place sometime in the early part of June. The Cedarville pilgrims will be joined at Alturas by members of the lodge at that place, and will be joined at Adin and Fall River Mills, where other delegations will be added to the caravan. It will then proceed to Shasta City and after spending sometime in the historic old town will go on to Redding. Judge Bonner stated that Judge Ross of Redding will be the caravan leader to conduct the visitors to points of interest in that locality. On the return trip the schedule calls for a visit at the Kennett Dam project, which is now under construction. Judge Bonner expressed the wish that all who could make the trip join in making the caravan tour one of interest and pleasure to be long remembered. YOUTHS HURT IN WRECK NEAR KLAMATH FALLS Carlton Porter and Donald Robison of Alturas are in the hospital in Klamath Falls this week, due to an accident just this side of that city. Robison suffered a broken leg and a dislocated hip. Porter is in a critical condition from his injuries. The Hudson sedan driven by Robison and another car met on a narrow bridge and a head-op collision took place. Both men are reported improving at the time of this writing. Harold (Pete) Roberts of Alturas is confined to his bed this week with a siege of the flu. Leon B. Lewis, music instructor of the Modoc Union High School, is in the County Hospital this week with pneumonia. His condition is reported to be grave at this writing. Kermit, the young son of Mr. and Mrs. Will Tierney of Alturas, was operated on at the County Hospital in Alturas last Sunday for appendicitis. Mrs. Amos Hoyt of Alturas was the guest of honor at a stork shower in Alturas held by a number of her friends. Joe Allen was injured last weekend when an embankment of dirt fell and pinned him over a wheel of a gravel wagon at the gravel pit near Eagleville. No bones were broken and reports are that he is fast recuperating from the accident. Allen was working on the CWA crew on Bear grade. Miss Renee Erramouspe, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Erramouspe of Eagleville, was operated on at the County Hospital last Wednesday for appendicitis. COUNTY NAMES MODOC AFTER INDIAN TRIBE The Legislature which preceded the one of 1873 and 1874 defeated the Modoc County creation bill primarily because Modoc County tried to include within its boundaries what is known as Big Valley in Lassen County and it was only after this was given up that the county came into being. It was intended to call the county, Canby, after the general, who lost his life in the Modoc War, but enemies of the county bill gave us the name of Modoc and we took it rather than lose our county rights. The Governor signed our county creation bill, known as the William T. Cressler bill, February 17th, 1874 and the county was officially organized March 10th, 1874, with officers as follows: Commissioners of organization, William B. Swearinger, McCormick; George Townsend of Canby, Columbus Dorris of Alturas. Officers elected immediately thereafter were Joseph Mark, Sheriff; N. Fitzgerald, Clerk, Auditor and Recorder; G. F. Harris, District Attorney; N. B. Rine, Treasurer; L. W. Harris, Assessor; H. G. Hill, School Superintendent; J. W. Howard, Surveyor; J. J. Lane, Coroner and Public Administrator; J. M. Hornback, E. Lauer and D. P. Barnes, Supervisors; Justices of the Peace, J. C. Bowmer, J. M. Sanders, Martin Henderson, J. N. Stone and P. W. Hayes and Constables, W. S. Stevens, E. C. Crider, D. O. Bissell, Peter Kelley, John Morris and John D. Flournoy. All of these officers are dead save John D. Flournoy, who is an honored citizen and pioneer at Likely. The act creating the county seat at Dorris Bridge (now Alturas) until otherwise located by vote of the people, the people having refused to make any change, the Legislature at a later session made the Alturas location permanent. LAKE CITY NEWS BRIEF Mr. and Mrs. William Hays left here last week for San Francisco, where they took their little daughter, Lois Jean, for medical treatment. Earl Brown is looking after the Hays ranch while they are away. Phillip and Luella Largent, Glenrose and Thomas Fox and Marietta Weilmunster, pupils of the Lake City School, consulted with Dr. Goble, optometrist, at Alturas last week. Only Phillip was found to need glasses. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Daniels expect to leave this week for the lower country to consult a specialist in regard to Mrs. Daniels’ health. FORMER MODOC GIRL GIVEN FAREWELL PARTY Mrs. Cecil Jackson was the guest of honor at a farewell party given last Friday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Fletcher L. Walker by the choir of the Peoples Church. Singing, musical games and stunts constituted the greater part of the evening’s entertainment, followed by delicious refreshments served by the ladies of the choir. As a token of appreciation of the faithful service of Mrs. Jackson in the choir, a gift was presented to her. Mr. Bert Rodman making the presentation on behalf of the choir. Mrs. Jackson will be greatly missed, her fine voice always added so much to the programs. Forty-six choir members, their husbands, wives and friends attended the gathering. Cecil Jackson arrived in town Saturday evening, leaving Sunday with Mrs. Jackson to make their home in Berkeley. Mr. and Mrs. Jackson have been local residents for a number of years and will be greatly missed by their many friends. – Westwood Sugar Pine Mrs. J. C. Cathcart is reported quite ill at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Starr. She is being attended by her daughters, Mrs. L. E. McCulley and Mrs. Edith Boston. Professor Lewis, formerly music instructor in Surprise Valley Union High School, now connected with the Modoc Union High School in Alturas, is reported to be in the hospital at that place. EAGLEVILLE NOTES Frank Nolan - still cheerfully galloping about on crutches. Elmer Cook – miniature gentleman bicycling to school. Mrs. Ernie Cook – busily engaged with plans for Farm Center minstrel. Louis Grove – Eagleville’s crack grease-ball, digging into a motor. Mr. Starkey – picking up the loose ends of a transferred business. Miss Eshom’s pupils – setting a standard in entertainment at the Masonic installation. Jimmy Short – always at a high lope for somewhere. John Taylor – Eagleville chess slicker. E. B. Grave – and his hitchhiking thumb. Grandmother Powers – passing the time of day with post office patrons. Margaret Powers – in overalls and a sweater. Hal McCulley is out of luck this season, when it comes to playing basketball, for not long ago, Hal Sprained his ankle, which necessitated the injured member being placed in a cast for a period of eight weeks. Hal is a player who will be missed by his team when playing championship games. It is tough luck when such an accident happens right in the beginning of basketball season. Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Pollock, formerly of this place, were in Cedarville over the weekend visiting old time friends. While here Pollock was connected with the Cedarville quarantine station. He is now with the Biological Survey in the eradication of porcupines in Grasshopper Valley, just this side of Susanville. Kenneth was called to Alturas, where he conferred with his foreman, Andy Hupe, Sunday night. JURY FAILS IN HOUSEHOLDER TRIAL The jury in the case of the People vs. J. H. Householder and Peter Emile Larsen failed to reach a verdict and have been discharged. A new trial has been set for February 5th, and another jury is being drawn. The trial of the two Davis Creek men, which began in the Superior Court in Alturas Monday, has attracted a great deal of interest, the courtroom being crowded on every day of the trial. The case went to the jury Wednesday evening. The jury was composed of the following: Morris Dick, Marvin Hines, J. Hawkins, P. B. Harris, Mrs. Ira Darst, Mrs. A. G. Hawkins, Mrs. Ed Mackay, A. R. Close, Mrs. A. M. Traugh, Bodie Robinson, W. A. Butler and George Stephens. Lack of space prevents the Times from printing the evidence presented in the case. – Modoc Times Born to Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Goulden, in Alturas, January 28th, was an eight-pound daughter. ~~~~~~ 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.