WEDNESDAY, MAY 30, 1934 INFANT SON PASSES AFTER BRIEF ILLNESS The small son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Rinehart, of Long Valley, passed away here last Friday after a brief illness. He was aged about twenty-three months. Funeral services were held from the M. E. Church, Sunday afternoon, Rev. Vinyard officiating. Deepest sympathy is extended to the young couple in the loss of their first born and only child. (1:2) MRS. E. C. COFFMAN REPORTED IMPROVING Mrs. E. C. Coffman, mother of Mrs. Lloyd Ogle, of this city, is recovering nicely from injuries received three weeks ago when she fell and fractured her hip. Mrs. Ogle spent Mother’s Day with her in San Francisco. Mrs. Coffman is a patient at St. Luke’s hospital in the city and will be required to remain there for several weeks yet, although her complete recovery is assured. – Lakeview Examiner EAGLEVILLE NEWS JOTS OF INTEREST BEN Hudspeth and Mrs. Ben – are expected and may by now, be here E. B. GROVE AND FAMILY – in Adin for Decoration Day HEIDI BARBER AND PARTY – scouring the Duck Lake flats for the elusive arrowhead D. L. YOUNG – off to fish a bit RUBY WIMER – with the measles RAY ABRAMS – in town PERCY AND Mrs. AVILLA – here from Likely Vern WHEELER – somewhat agog over the arrival of a ten-pound addition to his family The SENIOR BALL – an amazing good party. Rhythmic dance music, beautiful ladies in no less beautiful clothes, excellent decorations, and a pleasant atmosphere. Congratulations BEN JOHNSON – bracing himself for another extended session at the Patterson Ranger Station BOB SWEET – in a boxcar length sedan CLAY MORGAN – passing the time of day FRANK NOLAN – says he cut his hay to make sure of a rain. It is noticeable that he didn’t miss JOHN Taylor – talking it over at the Groves gate BOB McCULLEY – DONALD COONSE – having trouble with a fish pole wrapping job JOHN ARRACHE – taking a breather between leaps for home in his go-devil flivver. TOM Kennedy – who is seldom seen in these parts of late BUCK WOODS – nickeling the slot machine LOREN MABRIER – defying the weather in a straw fedora LEONA CAMBRON – full of business and places to go now that school is out Jesse STEVENS, BEN CAMBRON, BILL WIMER – and their respective families gave the lost Lake fishing a whirl over the weekend BREEZY NEWS NOTES FROM ALTURAS Mrs. Kenneth Jacobs, of Lake City, Cal., was brought to Alturas Monday by Dr. Kennedy; she was operated on the same day at the General Hospital and is reported getting along nicely. Mrs. Ralph Heryford, of New Pine Creek, is visiting friends in Alturas this week. George Arabolad is reported on the sick list this week, suffering from neuritis. Mrs. Oscar Gibbons is reported ill in a hospital at Oakland. Her many friends are very sorry to learn of her illness. Fred Lybarger, who was injured in an auto wreck a week ago, was able to be moved to his home, west of Alturas and is improving nicely. Jeff Kelly, who has been confined to the hospital since last September was moved to his home Sunday. Mrs. Ollie Roberts and baby moved to Cedarville Sunday. Adrian and Kathleen will join their mother as soon as high school is out. They expect to spend the summer in the valley. Mrs. Miller of Lakeview, Oregon is spending a few days visiting her sister, Mrs. Rose Briles of this place. Felice Leona was operated on last week at the Woodland Clinic. HERE & THERE IN SURPRISE VALLEY BY? DO YOU KNOW – That we would suggest Jess Parman as successor to Colonel Thompson as Modoc’s Father of County History and events? That Lloyd Tripp feels that he is on the spot when it comes to visiting friends in the hospital. It is so obvious, he told us. Grateful Cats – those of Cassie Johnstone’s, for they recently, proudly presented Miss Johnstone with an absolutely new and different generation for her constant care and canned milk. That one should always use discretion when commenting upon anyone in the Valley. Natives are as closely related as strawberries to a shortcake. A complete genealogy of several of the largest clans would be intensely interesting. That Harry Woods was the ideal bridegroom. His I-do’s were clear and distinct, but he was a little red around the ears. That Alturas is ridiculously like the small boy who cries and bewails that he won’t play unless he may have the 1st ups or the largest cut of cake. That the Maurice Rosendahles gave a house warming Saturday night, that was a jolly get-together? There was music and dancing. And there were refreshments and a score of neighbors and friends there to enjoy themselves. That Bill Jacobs, Lake City is a poker player personified? That we hope Max Baer may win his bout, but with a tough battle, which might possibly do him some good? We think he is on the edge of being insipid, but then he doesn’t like us either. That the Cedarville Theatre boasts of a decent vita-phone and recommendable pictures? That Lawrence Young’s car came out of the bath and beauty treatments looking completely renovated? That there is a certain gentleman in Fort Bidwell who is so color blind that he cannot recognize black and white unless they are together on a whiskey bottle. That the unsettled weather has at least caused a renewed circulation of money among the weather prophets. That the younger generation hasn’t such a flock of opportunities awaiting them in Surprise Valley as some people may imagine? It needs more encouragement, understanding and much, much less criticism. "Wise was the man who said, "Inhabitants of perishable domiciles shouldn’t cast missiles."" We extend our deepest sympathy to the recently bereaved young parents, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Rinehart? That Amos Bordwell’s smile is a good lesson to all morbid souls? And what a great affair the Senior Ball was? COL. THOMPSON BURIED SUNDAY Last Thursday, Colonel William Thompson, colorful Modoc County pioneer, Indian Fighter and Newspaperman passed away at his home in Alturas after a few days illness from bronchial pneumonia. His funeral was held in memorial Hall last Sunday afternoon, under the direction of Clifford Harter Post, of the American legion, according to his request. Father O’Toole officiated at the last rites. Those acting as pallbearers were members of the Legion, being Albert and Nolan Smith, L. J. Austin, Jesse Day, Billie Brown and Chester Lowell. The long cortege followed his remains to the cemetery, after a brief service a salute was fired in honor of the pioneer veteran, it was given by the Legion firing Squad. Capt. W. T. Gould acted as chaplain for the Legion and taps were blown by their bugler, Frank Gesford. He was born between Springfield and Bolivar, Missouri, February 2, 1846; his father was Samuel George Thompson; he crossed the Plains with an ox team when he was six years of age; he recalls that trip very vividly; it took five months to make the trip and there was not a word of dissension or a person who left the company from 56 families which started. Colonel Thompson was married in 1869, in august, to Elizabeth Charlotte Shannon. She departed this life march 7, 1919. Had she lived four more months, they would have been married 50 years. There were two children, Asher Thompson, who died of diphtheria as a child and Mrs. Sallie B. Coch, still living. WAS JOAQUIN MILLER’S FRIEND When fourteen years of age, who even at that age could ride and shoot like a man, joined one of the semi-military companies of miners and with them crossed the Cascade Mountains to the Oro-Fino gold diggings, meeting here for the first time the poet, Joaquin Miller, and forming a friendship which lasted till the famous poet’s death. Following the mining expedition, Thompson after a year’s further schooling, associated himself with the Eugene City herald, being printer’s devil and general factotum of the paper of which Joaquin Miller was owner and editor. HAD VARIED ROLE Colonel Thompson’s role in Southern Oregon and Modoc County includes veteran pioneer, Indian fighter, stockman, miner, editor and author. CAPTAIN JACK REBELS He recalls vividly the time the Modoc trouble started. A white girl captive of the redskins. Ben Wright led some soldiers and demanded the girl. The Modoc chief declined. The words were not cold in his throat before Wright shot him. That was in 1868. A couple of years later jack had gathered a group of renegades, some from Modoc’s, approximately one third; some from the Yakima’s in far-away Washington; some from the Umatillas, and one at least, Bogus Charlie, who was raised in central Oregon, by a white man named Bill Phipps. The notorious renegade, Captain jack, with his fighting men, numbering only seventy-one warriors, gathered from various tribes and everyone of them conspicuous for his hatred of the white man, now took refuge with their women and children in the Modoc Lava Beds, on the south end of Tule Lake, just south of the Oregon – California line. Here was staged one of the queerest and most tragic campaigns in western history and one which cost the lives of almost 100 white men, regular soldiers, volunteers and settlers. It is said to be the most costly war in lives and money considering the numbers engaged of any ever fought by the United States outside of the great World War. DISASTROUS TO WHITES It is a fact almost unparalleled in history that during the Indians’ tenure of the stronghold of about six months’ duration, not a single Indian was killed by white men, one Indian only losing his life in attempting to break open an unexploded shell. Colonel Thompson, Captain O. C. Applegate, now of Klamath Falls, and other veteran Indian fighters and frontiersmen, offered their advice, often in vain and the campaign was more or less mismanaged affair, the authorities at Washington and the country in general lauding Captain jack as a hero and tying the hands of the officers in command. FOUNDS MODOC PAPER During the latter part of the nineteenth century, Thompson located permanently in Modoc County and having sold his ranching interests, founded the Alturas Plaindealer. He had lived here ever since and his love for the northern country, embraced in northeastern California and southern Oregon is expressed in all of his writings. (1:4) Mrs. KATE FUNHAM PASSES MONDAY Mrs. Levi Dunham, aged 74 and 10 months and three days, passed away at her ranch home just this side of fort Bidwell, Monday afternoon about 4 o’clock. Mrs. Dunham for the past few years has been confined to her bed on account of invalid condition, however, up till a short time ago she was apparently somewhat better, until two weeks ago she took a relapse and her condition became steadily worse until Monday when she passed away. Obsequies will be held at Fort Bidwell this afternoon at 2 o’clock, where her remains will be interred in the Fort Bidwell cemetery, by the side of her husband, who preceded her to the Great Beyond several years ago. She leaves to mourn her passing one son, W. W. Dunham, of Fort Bidwell and a daughter, Mrs. Ruby ______ in Iowa, also a host of friends. (1:5) FORT Bidwell HIGH LIGHTS Mrs. Mabel Bucher received word that her sister, Mrs. Irene bean of Conler, Washington, passed away at that place last Tuesday. (1:5) Mrs. Kate Dunham passed away at her home Monday, May 28th. (1:5) Mr. and Mrs. Archie Close returned from their mine at Leonard Creek, Nevada, last Tuesday on account of the illness of Mrs. Close, who suffered a heart attack. She is now much improved. Mr. Close states that an investigation is being made and if feasible a dreger will be placed in Leonard Creek for placer mining. Mrs. GRANVILLE HEAD PASSES AT TURLOCK Mrs. Josephine M. head, 49, of the Tegner district, a former resident of the Crows Landing Road, died at her home near Turlock, may 14th, following a paralytic stroke. Mrs. Head had made her home in the Tegner district the past three months. She was a native of Ireland. Besides her husband, Granville A. Head, she leaves her son, Granville W. Head, of Turlock; a sister, Mrs. Dora Sullivan, and two brothers, Timothy and Jack Dundon, all of San Francisco. Funeral services was held in the Shannon Chapel, Wednesday, may 16th at 9:30 A. M. in the St. Stanislaus Catholic Church. Interment in the Holy Cross Cemetery, San Francisco, Cal. – Turlock Journal (3:2) In a social letter to Mrs. Mary Hansen, Mr. Head writes: - "Josie passed away at 9:15 A. M. May 14th; she had a stroke about 10 P.M. Sunday just as Granville, Jr., and I were retiring for the night and Josie was putting out the puppy, I called and said, "Come on Josie and go to bed, we have all got to get up early in the morning’ and she answered and said, "My legs won’t work, come and help me." Jr. and I helped her on the couch, where she went right to sleep and never woke up. Of course, I immediately go the Dr. and trained nurse, but nothing they could do. It is all so terrible and sudden, we cannot realize she is dead. Am writing you because she loved you like her own mother." POPULAR YOUNG COUPLE WED At a home wedding last Friday afternoon at two o’clock at the home of the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Wheeler, of this place, Miss Marcella Wheeler became the bride of Herbert Wood, also of Cedarville. The marriage was solemnized by Rev. Virgil A. Vinyard, pastor of the M. E. Church. A large number of friends and relatives were present to witness the ceremony. Marcella is the youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Wheeler and is a popular student in the high School. The groom is the son of art Wood, formerly of this place. Their many friends wish them a happy and prosperous voyage over the rugged sea of life. INTERLOCUTOR DECREE GRANTED S. V. COUPLE In the Superior Court, Mrs. Susan Vernon, 83, plaintiff in a divorce suit, charging Miles Vernon, 92, with extreme cruelty, was granted and interlocutory decree recently. The Vernons are residents of this valley and were married in Alturas Dec. 31, 1923 and have been separated since November 6th, 1933. NEW PINE CREEK NOTES Mr. and Mrs. Glen McGrew and bouncing baby son were visitors here last weekend. LAKE CITY NOTES Kenneth Vernon’s team of mules attached to a mowing machine ran away one day last week. Results, badly damaged mower and Kenneth sustained a badly skinned hip. LOCAL NEWS Joe, the small son of Mr. and Mrs. John Reynolds, of this place, was quite ill with pneumonia last week, but is now improving. Mode page is reported seriously ill and his condition is considered grave at the time of this writing. He is being taken care of at the home of Mrs. George Penland, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Gillette and Mrs. Mary Prewitt, formerly residents of Cedarville, but for the past few years residents of Folsom, arrived here last weekend to attend the funeral of the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Rinehart. ~~~~~~ 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.