SURPRISE VALLEY RECORD, CEDARVILLE, MODOC COUNTY, CAL WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 1ST, 1933 Mrs. Rosalie Mateer and daughter and son, of Oakland, arrived here from Oakland last Friday to attend the funeral of E. B. Smalls. AGED PIONEER PASSED AWAY HERE LAST THURSDAY EVENING Emile B. Smalls, early pioneer and retired rancher of Cedarville, passed away at the Smalls Ranch, east of Cedarville last Thursday evening at the ripe age of 85 years, five months and twenty-five days. He was a resident of this place for many years but after his retirement from active business, he and his wife have made their home in Oakland. He was prominent in public and civic life during his many years of residence here. He was a honored member of the Odd Fellows’ Lodge of this place. He is survived by his devoted wife and four daughters, to whom the sincere sympathy of the community is extended. His funeral was held Sunday afternoon from his late residence. We hope to be able to give a complete obituary next week. (1:3) Mr. and Mrs. Bill Heard of Lake City, made a hurried trip to Glendale, Oregon, last Thursday. Mrs. Heard has a new "Chevy" and makes the trip in nine hours. Mrs. Pauline Christens and two daughters, of Medford, Oregon, were here last Sunday to attend the funeral of her father, E. B. Smalls. A large number of the local people attended the funeral of little Miss Leona Hawes at Eagleville last Thursday. Homer Dodson and Alvin Sorenson, of Selma, were visitors in Cedarville last week. Dodson was visiting the different members of the Hill family. LAKEVIEW PIONEER PASSES Jim Duke, brother of Frank Duke, Justice of the Peace at Lakeview passed away at that place last Sunday morning. His funeral was held yesterday (Tuesday). Duke was an old time pioneer of that section and is well known throughout this section. (1:5) Harry Wilson, local stockman, who was operated on in the General Hospital in Alturas first of last week is reported greatly improved at this writing, we are very glad to state. At first it was thought that Harry could not survive the operation, as gangrene had set in but complications have been overcome and he is steadily recovering. Ed Kafader, formerly of Fort Bidwell, but now of Lakeview is reported seriously ill at that place this week. He is not expected to live. CROSSED the BAR Alice Leona Hawes was born in Lake City, California, on June 9, 1923 and died in Alturas, California October 23, 1933, at the age of 10 years, 4 months and 14 days. She leaves a loving mother and a devoted stepfather, Mr. and Mrs. Eula Miura and an adoring half sister, Dorothy whose constant companion she has always been. There are a number of close relatives and loving friends without number. To know her was to love her and because of her sweet, sunny disposition she was adored by all. (1:6) NEWS ITEMS FROM LAKE CITY Lynall, little son of Mr. and Mrs. Grover Wimer gave his parents and friends a good scare last Friday, when his mother found him into the Arsenic of Lead, with all indication of having eaten some. He was rushed to the General Hospital at Alturas, but was found after treatment none had been swallowed. He returned home none the worse from a bad treatment and we are sure he is a saddler and wiser boy. Mrs. Eliza Catlin is visiting with her daughter, Mrs. Minard Hanks and family. Mr. and Mrs. John Vernon have moved to Chico for the winter. Their son, Merville and wife are looking after the Vernon’s ranch while they are away. Mrs. Eva Gibson of Alturas was visiting with her mother, Mrs. Miles Vernon last Wednesday. Mrs. Mary Quirk, who was operated on at the General Hospital, Alturas for appendicitis last week, has gotten along nicely. She is expected home next Thursday. Supervisor Ward was thrown from his horse a few days ago and received some very painful bruises to neck and shoulders. Fortunately, no bones were broken. We have thought that Harry was too old to ride broncos. Must be in your seconf childhood, Harry. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 8TH, 1933 Mrs. Fannie Bowers left last week for Marysville, where she will visit at the home of her sister, Mrs. Maggie Wilson, who resides near Marysville. Adolph Koenig of the Cedarville Bakery and his sister, Mrs. Alma Haug, were visitors in Alturas Monday. Mrs. Eugene Starr was taken to the Hospital at Alturas last week for medical treatment. From reports we learn that she is rapidly recuperating from her illness. JEFFERSON MULKEY ANSWERS LAST CALL After an illness of over three and a half years, Jefferson Davis Mulkey, and an old time and prominent citizen of Davis Creek passed away at his ranch home, Saturday, November 4th, 1933. He was a native of Oregon, aged three score and ten years, 10 months and three days. Jeff Mulkey as, he was known to his many friends, came to Goose Lake Valley, many years ago and has resided there ever since until summoned by death. His funeral was held from the Davis Creek Church Monday, November the 6th and it was one of the largest ever held in Davis Creek. People came from far and near to pay their last tribute of respect to this man whose sterling worth had won him so many friends. (1:3) BACK CLAIM OKEYED BY SUPERVISOR MILLER Mr. Collier of the Collier Tractor Company appeared before the Board of Supervisors last Monday, in reference to a claim, which has been overdue since 1930. It seem that former, Supervisor Heryford of District No. 3, purchased a tractor in 1930 and upon making the final payment, a claim was lost in the of $426.28 and one for parts in the of $103.01. Supervisor Miller put his "John Henry" on the claims and Mr. Collier went on his way rejoicing. PETER IVORY EXPIRES Pete Ivory, pioneer of Likely, passed away at the County Hospital last Friday evening. He is a brother of Charles Ivory of Alturas. Funeral was held at likely Sunday afternoon, where his body was interred. He was aged about sixty years. (1:6) W. R. (Bill) Heryford of Davis Creek, was in Alturas last Monday shaking hands with his many old time friends. The Modoc County Board of Supervisors adjourned at noon Monday in respect to Jeff Mulkey, of Davis Creek and all attended his funeral in the afternoon. Mulkey was an ex-supervisor of Modoc County. Mr. and Mrs. H. O. Hughes made a hurried trip to Medford, Oregon, last Monday, when they took Mrs. Pauline Christens to her home at that place after attending the funeral of her father, E. B. Smalls. They were accompanied by miss Marian Bogert, who will remain there for a time. Mrs. G. J. Wentzell of Paisley is here visiting at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Harry Wilson. She is here during the illness of Harry Wilson, who is confined to the Hospital, and Mrs. Wilson is nursing him. News reaches us that Paul McAfee, formerly of Cedarville was married in Salt Lake City recently. We didn’t learn the name of the bride at this time. 8 COYOTES DAILY IS WEILMUNSTER’S BAG That life in the great wide open spaces can be exciting is proven by Leo Weilmunster, trapper from Denio, Nevada, who last Friday brought into Alturas, 108 coyote skins, which he sold to Frank Goings, buyer for the Pacific Fur and Wool Company of Sacramento. Eighty-eight of these coyotes were trapped within ten days, making an average of more than eight coyotes a day. Mr. Weilmunster has a 250-mile trap line and is now extending it, taking it to the Idaho line. He runs his line with a car and motorcycle and has a splendid record as a trapper with the U. S. Government. Mrs. Weilmunster accompanied her husband here. Mr. Goings has a number of good trapping customers from Nevada, who have many interesting stories of wild life and who thoroughly enjoy life in the deserts and sagebrush of that state. – Plaindealer NEWS ITEMS FROM LAKE CITY Mrs. Joshua Strief is reported not so well at this writing. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Reisner of Portland, Oregon, Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Royce of the alpine Community spent Saturday and Sunday with Mrs. Reisner and Mrs. Royce’s mother and sister, Mrs. Miles Vernon and Mrs. Emory Cole. Miss Fern Stewart is reported quite sick with bladder trouble and threatened appendicitis. Mrs. Oliver Cramton is home from Alturas where she went for medical treatment. She expects to return shortly for an operation at the General Hospital. Mrs. Nannie Daniels returned home from Oakland last week. She reports her daughter Thelma much better, but she will have to undergo a very serious operation as soon as she recovers sufficient strength. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Strief have moved into the house east of the church instead of Mr. and Mrs. Joshua Strief. NEWS ITEMS FROM EAGLEVILLE SECTION Frank Powers is in Alturas on Grand Jury duty. Nettie B. Harris was in Eagleville visiting her daughter Sunday before assuming jury duty in Alturas. Dean Wilson famous for chicken, turkey, rabbit and rare vicious mink, turned his capable hand to another field of endeavor last week and with his usual dexterity – or is it slight of hand? produced and excellent dance. Wilson claims that he can induce his hens to lay stuffed eggs on a diet of salt, pepper and mustard, so that maybe next. Invite your neighbor to dinner sometime. Perhaps he is not the grouch he seems. Full fed talk often makes fast friends. Lee Heryford and A. L. Baty were out in Nevada last weekend rounding up their cattle. Miss Trilma McCulley, who has been in the city for the past two months, in training for a nurse, arrived home last weekend. Vern Hays, of Lookout, Supervisor of District No. 5, and Sam Miller of Willow Ranch, District No. 3 attended the Board Meeting last Monday. The Alturas Grocery Store is no more, for Monday morning the last of the stock and fixtures were taken from the building and shipped to Montana, where Mr. and Mrs. Wingfield will make their future home. The Modoc County Grand Jury convened last Monday morning in Alturas, at which time Frank J. Powers, of Eagleville, was elected foreman, and Mrs. Phoebe Robinson of Cedarville, as secretary. ~~~~~~ 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.