SURPRISE VALLEY RECORD – CEDARVILLE, MODOC COUNTY, CAL WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 5, 1934 CUTS FINGER OFF Delbert Fitzpatrick, publisher of the Modoc County Times at Alturas, had the misfortune of cutting the end of his finger off last Saturday morning while cutting wood. He should know that the ax is a woman’s implement and left the blamed thing alone. We are indeed sorry to hear of his misfortune. UNDERGOES OPERATION AT WOODLAND HOSPITAL Mrs. Ernest Archer, wife of the foreman for Fred Huffman on the SX ranch has undergone an operation at the Woodland Clinic. She informs her friends here that she is receiving good treatment and will soon be recovered. – Times ANDREW DELMAS PASSES AT Reno Funeral services were held in Cedarville Tuesday afternoon for Andrew J. Delmas, who passed away at Reno, Nevada, last Saturday, December 1, 1934, following a stroke. His remains were laid to rest in the family plot in the Cedarville cemetery Tuesday afternoon. He spent most of his boyhood days in this valley and has many friends here who deeply regret to hear of his death. He leaves to mourn his death, two sisters, Gay M. Delmas of this place, Mrs. Marguerite Decious of Fort Bidwell and a half sister in Reno; and two brothers, Ferdinand Delmas and Louis Delmas of this place. (1:3) LAST RITES HELD FOR HARRY HUBERT BATY Harry Hubert Baty, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Baty, passed away at their ranch home, five miles south of Cedarville, last Wednesday morning. He was afflicted with kidney trouble from which he suffered for many months. Obsequies were held at the Methodist Church in Cedarville, Rev. Virgil A. Vinyard officiating. Harry was born at Fort Bidwell, California, December 19, 1914. He was a graduate of the Cedarville Grammar School and attended the High for a time. He was a lovable chap; he leaves to mourn his passing four brothers and one sister, besides his parents and several uncles and aunts and a host of warm friends, who extend deepest sympathy to the bereaved family. (1:3) FORMER LAKE CITY MAN IS INJURED Payette, Idaho, Nov. 30, 1934 Editor of the S. V. Record: Will you please publish the following account in your paper for the information of friends; and acquaintances of D. S. Thacker, formerly of Lake City. Mr. Thacker was down to one of his ranches near Payette and was unloading various articles from his car. Among them was his shotgun. He picked it up with his right hand that had been left on the back seat. He picked it up by the muzzle pointing toward him and pulled it from the car. The hammer caught on something, discharging the gun, (Which he thought unloaded). The full charge of shot passed thru Mr. Thacker’s left arm, above the elbow, taking out about two inches of the bone. The gun was so near the arm that it made a clean wound and the tenant on the ranch rushed Mr. Thacker to the Ontario Hospital at once, where the best of surgical care was given him, as a result of which he stands a very good chance of saving his arm. There has been no swelling in the arm or hand; and he has had no temperature since the accident, so barring any complications we look for a speedy recovery. Considering Mr. Thacker’s age, 73 years, we feel that it is quite remarkable that he is recovering. The accident was about 11:30 A. M. November 27, 1934. Mrs. Thacker is with her husband caring for him. GRANDMA POWERS HAS 88TH BIRTHDAY "Grandma" Sabra Powers is 88 years young; she celebrated another birthday Monday. She crossed the plains by ox team and by foot in 1854 and she well remembers the sad experiences and hardships of the early pioneers, she was then aged 8 years. Since January 4, 1884, Mrs. Powers with her family has resided in Eagleville. She is today oldest post-mistress, having taken that position in the nineties, succeeding Oliver Wilson. In spite of her years and recent affliction, she maintains a cheerful and happy disposition. Two months ago she had the misfortune of breaking her leg, but her patience and courage brought her thru the ordeal and now she is able to get about with the aid of crutches. Her pleasant greetings, lovable disposition and courage and her many friends wish her many happy returns of the day. FORMER SURPRISE RESIDENT PASSESS George L. Matthews passed away suddenly last night at six o’clock at the home of his daughter, Maud M. Robinson, of Bonsall, who resides at the Robinson – Fulpre ranch. Cremation will follow in San Diego. His ashes will be shipped to Oakland to be placed beside those of his wife, who pre-deceased him in 1921. Funeral services will be held in the Oakland crematory Tuesday. Mr. Matthews, who was 72 years old was born in Plattville, Wisconsin and came to California in 1889. He formerly resided in Oakland, coming to Bonsall two years ago. He was a member of the Woodsmen Lodge and had engaged in carpentering, retiring before coming south to live. He was formerly a photographer. Besides his daughter, decedent is survived by a son, Benjamin M. Matthews of Oakland. The above was clipped from a San Diego paper. Mr. Matthews and family were formerly residents of this place. he followed his trade of photographer while here; he was highly respected by all who knew him and old time friends regret to hear of his death. (1:4) Mrs. Mary Perry is reported seriously ill with heart trouble, at her home in Cedarville. BONES FOUND MAY REVEAL MURDERER MYSTERY OF DISAPPEARANCE OF MAIL ORDER BRIDES IS REOPENED Lakeview, Oregon, November 30, - the discovery by Forest Ranger L. D. Bailey of the skeletons of a woman and an unborn babe in the mountainous region thirty miles from here has reopened speculation as to the fate of two matrimonial bureau brides from the East, who joined a moonshiner in the vicinity twelve years ago and disappeared. The skeleton was found stuffed in a crevice in the rocky mountain side and indicated the body had been covered with brush cut in the vicinity. Ranchers who ran stock in that section reported it is known the moonshiner obtained the two mail order brides. When he left the country he left alone. ALTURAS BRIEFS Romaine Methvin was brought in from the C. C. C. Camp suffering from appendicitis; he underwent an operation on him at the General Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Burt Griffin and son, Burle, went to Portland, Oregon, last Thursday to visit Mrs. Griffin’s mother, Mrs. Lankins; they returned home Sunday. Born in Alturas, cal., Nov. 29th, 1934, to the wife of B. F. Whitson, a son Sam Bonie, engineer on the S. P. Railroad was taken to the S. P. Hospital in San Francisco. He is suffering from high blood pressure. WIFE HELD FOR SLAYING OF HUSBAND Greenville, Nov. 27, - Charles Elam, an Indian, is dead and his wife, Emma Elam, the purported self-confessed slayer, is in the county jail as the result of a drunken orgy Saturday night, which terminated in one of the most gruesome murders in years in Plumas County. The dead man’s spinal cord was severed at the neck, both eyes were cut out of his head and his skull cut through from top to the neck in several places, J. Moody, the Coroner, was called to Greenville soon after the murder occurred Saturday evening, about 9:45 P. M. The party, which terminated so tragically, began sometimes during Saturday afternoon when the couple began drinking liquor. Later they quarreled and fought, as is evidenced by the broken furniture and disarranged. Stella Bell Tom, 14 year old daughter of Mrs. Elam and Rosie a neighbor witnessed the brawl. Elam knocked his wife down, cutting her on the lip. (4:2) LAKE CITY ITEMS The little children sure are enjoying the little snow we have. Coasting places are nice and slick as well as roads and paths. Non-skid tires and chains would be appreciated by most of the adult pedestrians. Fred Strief left here Saturday for Modesto, California. He will return in about a week. Mr. E. R. Hughes became quite ill Monday morning, which necessitated a call from Dr. Kennedy. Mrs. Marion Stewart and daughter, Naomi, have been quite sick with the flu. They have been under Dr. Kennedy’s care. Winston Heard of the Hackamore Camp is visiting with relatives here. NEWSY NOTES FROM NEW PINE CREEK Ralph Heryford and the writer took our good friend, A. N. Follet to the Lake County Hospital on Sunday evening at Lakeview. Uncle Pete, as he is best known, was suffering with either pleurisy or a case of pneumonia. Dr. Leithead feared that it might be pneumonia. NEWSY SURPRISE VALLEY ITEMS Mrs. Even Gaustad, who has been visiting with her daughter and son in the vicinity of Oakland, returned home last week, much improved in health. She reports a splendid time. Mrs. D. S. Denehy returned Monday from San Francisco, where she has been visiting for the past two weeks with her daughter, Mrs. Dorothy Smithson, of that place. Dr. W. E. Coppedge, popular physician of Alturas, is reported to have been married at Reno last Sunday. We did not learn the name of the lucky bride. Congratulations. ~~~~~~ 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.