WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 1933 While on her way to Alturas last Tuesday morning, Mrs. Peter Gerig, wife of Supervisor Gerig of Lassen County had the misfortune of losing control of her car near Adin and narrowly escaped death when the car overturned. Charles Atkinson is now hobbling around on crutches, due to a wrenched knee. The injured member is now in a cast and is causing considerable pain. The injury was sustained while unloading wood from a wagon recently. Jeff Deadmond was found guilty of manslaughter last Wednesday evening by a jury in the Circuit Court in Lakeview. Deadmond shot and killed his son, Bliss Deadmond, last month during a quarrel when the father was returning home from a deer hunt. The slayer is aged 74 years. Harry Wilson, who recently underwent an operation in the Alturas hospital, was able to return to his home in Cedarville last Sunday. L. A. Wheeler was a lucky hunter Sunday when he bagged a fine 4-point buck in Nevada. That was the last day of the Nevada hunting season. NUPTIALS Miss Marjorie Bush, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Bush, of this place and John Spalding, of Susanville, were married in Reno on Armistice Day. They will make their home in Susanville. The charming bride has a host of friends who join the RECORD in extending congratulations to the happy young couple. May happiness and prosperity attend them over the rugged sea of life. Married in Sacramento, Cal., November 4th, 1933, Raymond Walker and Mrs. Elma McGill. Mrs. McGill was formerly Miss Elma Adams, of this place and a sister of Forrest Adams. LAKE CITY NEWS BRIEFS Mrs. Stussey of Madison, Wisconsin, mother of Mrs. Joshua Strief, is here on a ten-day visit at the Strief home. This is the first visit mother and daughter have had in seven years. Mrs. Sarah Warmack is reported not so well at this writing. Little Elmer Vernon, elder son of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Vernon has been quite sick with a cold and severe sore mouth due to teething. He is reported better at this writing. OBITUARY OF EMILE B. SMALLS Emile Bernard Smalls was born in Mulhouse, France, on May 2nd, 1848. After graduating from the public school he studied music and mechanical drawing, the latter helping him to obtain work in the large Railroad shops near his home; at the tender age of seventeen, he was gang boss over five men. At eighteen, he shipped aboard a freighter as assistant engineer, plying between Marseilles, France and Cairo, Egypt, where he remained eight months, then worked his way to the United States, landing in the railroad shops in Rochester, N. Y., where he remained several months. Then the West called him; obtaining a job as assistant in the engine rooms on a vessel going to the Isthmus of Panama, he crossed the isthmus on the train and took boat to San Francisco and arrived in California in 1868. Remaining in San Francisco a few weeks, he then moved on to the Railroad shops in Truckee and Rocklin, working in the capacity of machinist; advancing on up to fireman, then engineer. He was known there as Frenchy, the "French boy with the Irish accent", acquired by working with Irish mechanics. He installed the first injector used in California engines and thru all his life was proud of having been engineer on the then new engine, the C. P. Huntington No. 1, now a relic on exhibition in Sacramento. In 1871, he and his brother, Charles arrived in Cedarville and took up farming, where he remained until his death, October 26, 1933. He led a very active life, taking part in nearly all the civic and public works organized in Cedarville. He and his brother set up and ran the first sawmill for Cantrall, also the first flour mill for Mr. N. Dry in Lake City; had the first artesian well bored in Surprise Valley; helped organize the first Grange and Odd Fellow Lodges. He was a member of the latter for nearly sixty years, having his fifty-year pin several years ago. In 1879, he sent to France for his bride, Antoinette Weber and was married on January fifth in the home for which he sawed the lumber and built. There were six children born to them, Emilie B. Hughes, of Cedarville, Cal., Rosalie m. Mateer and Antoinette Aston of Oakland, Cal., and Pauline Christens of Medford, Oregon; the two boys died in infancy. He leaves six grand children and on sister, Mrs. Rosalie Hancock of Oakland and his devoted widow, to mourn him. He was a kind and gently husband and father and much beloved for his happy disposition, always wanting to see people happy. He will be remembered by all the older people, playing the clarinet for them to dance by, having as much fun as they. He was a good neighbor in trouble and will also be remembered by all who worked for him for his kind deeds and generosity. This world is a better world for his having been here. (1:6) Bill Prewitt is here from Alkali this week. This is the first time that we have seen Bill hitting on all four. His first appearance here several months ago was when he shot his toe off with a rifle; a few weeks later he came in again with a broken arm, which happened when a horse fell with him. This time he is all okay and hoping his streak of bad luck is over. Mrs. Elizabeth Garret, former resident of Cedarville, but for several years past of Westwood, is recovering from a siege of pneumonia. During the past week a person can see the many housewives in and around town with a rake in hand busily engaged in cleaning up and burning leaves in the yards. It’s funny that we haven’t seen any of the masculine sex with this implement of labor in his toil worn hands. Born in Cedarville, Cal., November 13th, 1933, to Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Cockrill, a son. Mother and babe are reported doing well. Lawrence Goodman left yesterday for Chico, where he went to the bedside of his mother, who is seriously ill at that place. Mrs. L. A. Wheeler left last Sunday morning for Stockton, where she went for a visit and to attend the wedding of her son, Amandus, which happy event s to take place next Sunday, November 19th. Irving Hill drove her car for her. WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 22ND, 1933 The CHATTER BOX A true sportsman is Melvin Bailey, for last Sunday while out hunting quail, he happened past a sagebrush field when he up and steps on a Mrs. Quail, who was seeking a hideout in the trail. Now Mel, in true sportsmanlike manner, plants his no. 10 on the bird to hold it securely while he gets his gun all set and ready for a quick shot, when off slips his foot and liberates Mrs. Quail and she takes off and when about ten-feet off the ground, she loops the loop and side slips and does a couple of turns and flies to safety, while the hunter is busily firing into the place where she had been. Well, Mel didn’t get the quail. This story is similar to the one of the "big" fish that the fisherman almost lands. Sammie George Sweeney of Lake City and Wilma Leora Roberts, of Plush, Oregon, were married at the M. E. Parsonage in Cedarville this morning, November 22, 1933, Rev. Virgil A. Vinyard officiating. Ed Van Doren, genial mechanic of the Western Garage, is tenderly nursing a sore thumb this week. It seems that Ed ran a sliver in his thumb and infection set in. You know, Ed, you shouldn’t monkey around that woodpile. AMADUS WHEELER WEDS STOCKTON GIRL A beautifully appointed home wedding was that of Miss Dorothy Dean McBride and Mr. William A. Wheeler, solemnized at 2 o’clock Sunday afternoon at the home of the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Charles McBride, 327 tuxedo Park. Members of the two families were in attendance. The impressive service was read by the Rev. Father Gerald Flanagan of St. Mary’s Church. Masses of white chrysanthemums and potted palms were used to convert the fireplace into an altar, where the bride was given in marriage by her father. She wore a wedding gown of white satin elaborated with pearl banding. The same ornamentation was used on the hand-embroidered veil, which fell in a long oval-shaped train. Her flowers were lilies-of-the-valley and gardenias. The bride’s sister, Miss Ena McBride, who was maid of honor, wore a frock of peach-colored satin with green slippers and a close-fitting hat of green tulle. She carried Talisman roses. The bridegroom was attended by his brother-in-law, Mr. Alfred M. Fisher. The bride’s mother wore a dress of blue triple sheer crepe trimmed with metallic bending. Mrs. Wheeler, mother of the bridegroom, wore powder blue crepe. They both wore a corsage of gardenias. Following the ceremony, a wedding repast was served at a silver and white table set for 14. The bride cut and served the wedding cake at the conclusion of dinner. Covers were laid for the bridal couple, Mrs. and Mrs. William A. Wheeler, Mrs. and Mrs. Jacob Charles McBride, Mrs. L. A. Wheeler, of Cedarville, mother of the bridegroom, Mr. and Mrs. Alfred M. Fisher, Miss may McBride, Mr. Howard McBride, Mrs. William McBride, Mr. Francis Fisher, Miss Loraine Bravo, Master Bobbie Fisher and Miss Ena McBride. – Stockton Daily Record "Jacks" many friends here join the RECORD in extending heartiest congratulations to the newly weds and wish them unbounded happiness and prosperity as they journey through life. Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Sharp, of Vya, Nevada, have just returned from a visit to Oakland and Rio Vista, Cal., and while there had the pleasure of seeing their three new grandchildren. A little daughter, "Nellie Lou", born May 16, 1933, to Mr. and Mrs. Fred Stanley of Rio Vista, Cal.; a little son, "Herbert Lloyd", born September 30, 1933, to Mrs. and Mrs. Arthur Ellensburg and a little son "Kenneth Arthur", born October 14, 193, to Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Surruhue, of Oakland, Cal. ALTURAS YOUTH IS MINUS FINGER WHEN GUN IS DISCHARGED AN ACCIDENTAL SHOT – DELBERT FITZPATRICK INJURED The first accident of the duck hunting season occurred last Sunday afternoon in the southern part of the valley, when Delbert Fitzpatrick, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Fitzpatrick of Alturas had the misfortune of having the forefinger of his left hand severed when his gun was accidentally discharged. It seems as though young Fitzpatrick, along with a number of other hunters had concealed themselves behind some bushes and upon hearing a volley of shots raised up to see if any ducks or geese were coming their way. Upon rising up from the "blind" in some manner the end of the barrel was clutched in the left hand and it is thought the trigger caught on a twig of the bush, which caused the gun to discharge, causing the accident. He was immediately taken to Alturas, where the injury received medical treatment. LAKE CITY NEWS BRIEF Charles Atkinson is improving but is still ornamenting crutches and will for sometime. Mrs. Winnie Stewart spent Monday with her mother, Mrs. George Toney. Harry Toney was stricken with a form of paralysis last week, but is reported better at this writing. During these times of depression, all sorts of saving devices are being invented. We think Jesse Stiner, of Cedarville and Arthur Ward of Lake City, ar putting forth the best we have heard yet. They are trying to run their autos on the front wheels so as to save rear tires. Just how successful they are we have been unable to find out for sure. We are informed Harley Steward and Ray Ward could furnish first hand information tho’. Edna Darst had the misfortune to dislocate a knee-cap last week. She has been going on crutches, but has discarded them this week. Mr. Fulton heard and daughter, Miss Ida left last Sunday for Willows, Cal., where they expect to spend the winter, if Mr. Heard doesn’t get homesick. They expected to spend Sunday with Mr. Heards’ sister, Mrs. Jane Jones at Bieber. Mrs. Caroline Soldate, who was seriously injured on October 8th, when the car in which she was riding went over the grade, turning over several times causing serious injuries to her, has so far recovered to be able to return from San Francisco to her home in Alturas last Monday. ~~~~~~ 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.