SURPRISE VALLEY RECORD - CEDARVILLE, MODOC COUNTY, CAL WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 1934 LIBERATES GOLDEN EAGLE That solemn-looking creature that has been held captive in a cage back of the D. S. Denehy Company’s Store for over two months was liberated last Monday morning by its owner, Ray Abrams. The big Gold Eagle had, however, been in captivity since a fledgling and when turned loose was unable to fly. It started off proudly enough, but came in contact with a wire fence. It was started off again and this time it flew into a house near by. It lay on the ground for a time and Ray walked up and picked it up and put it back in the cage where it looked perfectly contented. WANTED – ONE JAIL DOOR! Cedarville has a good strongly built jail. During its existence it has housed many – we’ll not say criminals, nor perhaps any that have imbibed too freely of "joy water" – but we’ll venture that quite a number have languished there in solitude. It still stands out boldly, but something is missing and that something is the door – it disappeared on Halloween night and now Constable Cavin is bewailing the fact that what good is a jail without a door and would like to know the whereabouts of said door. RELATIVE OF CEDARVILLE RESIDENT SUCCUMBS Mrs. Sarah Johnstone, 78, of Ottawa, Ontario, passed away at that place last Saturday. The deceased was a sister of the late T. H. Johnstone, of Cedarville and is an aunt of Miss Cassie Johnstone of this place and of Cassie Johnstone and A. R. Johnstone, of Cedarville and of Walter A. Johnstone of Winnemucca, Nevada. (1:5) LEE MURPHEY PASSES AT SUSANVILLE HOME Lee Murphey, a former resident of Eagleville, but during the past ten years in Susanville, passed away at his home at that place last Sunday, November 11th. Funeral will be held at that place Wednesday at 2 o’clock, under the auspices of the I.O.O.F. Lodge. (1:5) EAGLEVILLE SNAPS Mrs. B. F. Cambron arrived here Saturday from Alaska to spend the winter with her mother, Mrs. Sarah Adams, of this place. This is Mrs. Cambron’s first visit here in eight years and she is looking forward to many happy days. Cy McCormick, a former resident of Eagleville, but now of Dorris, Calif., spent Sunday and Monday here visiting relatives and friends. Gerald JOPSON PASSES AT FAIRVIEW In Sacramento, California, November 9, 1934, Jerold Jopson, beloved son of Mr. and Mrs. Leslie C. Jopson; loving brother of Allison and Carrol Jopson of Fairview, California; grandson of Mrs. Margaret Jopson of Yuba City, Cal., Mrs. and Mrs. A. Butler of Rio Osa, Cal., a native of Cedarville, Calif., aged 4 years. The many friends of Mr. and Mrs. Jopson in this valley extend deepest sympathy to them in their sad misfortune. (1:4) (Note the difference in the spelling of the first name. That is how it was in the paper). LAKE CITY NOTES Jean Hughes is on the sick list due to a cold. Mr. and Mrs. R. M. Miller and daughter, Lois, are in Ashland, Oregon. They went over to consult an oculist for Mr. Millers’ eyes. Mr. George Heard is in a hospital in Ashland, Oregon, for treatment of rupture. Alden Weilmunster returned home Saturday from Alturas, the first time since he was so seriously wounded the 30th of September. It has just been brought to our notice, one of the not long married men, say perhaps seven years or so, was so excited he went to his wedding without a shirt, never even noticing the deficiency of his wardrobe until the minister called his attention to it. We have heard of absent-minded professors, but we think "our professors" absent-mindedness take the brass doorknob. NEWSY NOTES FROM NEW PINE CREEK Death took from us on Monday of last week another one of our pioneer ladies, Mrs. Matilda Wade, at the age of 74 years, 3 months and 23 days. She settled in the New Pine Creek in the early days and was an all around booster for the town in which she lived and had the interests in High Grade and always had faith in our gold Camp. Aunt Tillie, as she was known, was a kind-hearted lady and a good friend to those who were her friends. Matilda C. Hamersley was born June 30th, 1860, Wapole County, Iowa and departed this life October 29th, 1934, having reached the age of 74. She was married to Meridian Wade, June 21, 1874 and to this union was born three children, Bella, Bird and Emmitt. Those who survive her besides her children, are on sister, Mrs. M. Cannon, two brothers, George and Guy Hamersley and three grandchildren, Floyd and Wellman Smith and Bonnie Tuxhorn. She was a member of the Baptist Church. The funeral was held on Tuesday, the 30th, Rev. Lee Hall, minister of the local Church officiating and the remains were laid to rest in the New Pine Creek cemetery, beside the grave of her husband, who preceded her in death several years. The writer joins the many friends of the family in extending sympathy in their bereavement. (6:3) LOCAL JOTS Burle Griffin had the misfortune of getting his knee cap fracture while playing football at Susanville last Saturday. Jack Hays, Modoc County Farm Advisor, was called to Wyoming last weekend on account of the death of his father at that place. (4:2) FORT BIDWELL HIGHLIGHTS Miss Maxine Maupin and Mr. Paul Sweeney, both of Fort Bidwell, were married in Reno, Nevada, October 31st, 1934. The bride and groom will make their home in Bidwell. We take this means to congratulate this young couple and wish them a world of happiness. What might have been a fatal accident occurred Saturday morning when the ford car of Cecil Aldridge driven by Archie Johnson left the grade two miles south of Bidwell and turned a summersault down the grade. Fortunately, the occupants, Dorothy Aldridge and Charles Norris escaped with minor cuts and bruises. A Baby Shower was given at the home of Audrey Monroe last Sunday afternoon in honor of Mrs. Ariel Onita of Ann Harbor, Michigan, formerly Ariel Peterson, of Bidwell. Bridge furnished the afternoon’s entertainment after which lovely refreshments were served. Those present were: Edna Fee, Elsie Kober, Ora and Roma Ash, Lucille Briles, Doris McConnaughy, Ida and Adel Santiago, Marge and Marjorie Hickerson, Florence Koughan, Neva Lowell, Nita Kafader, Thelma Bucher, Stella Monroe and the hostess, Audrey Monroe. Hugh Cahill of Adel, Oregon is in Bidwell working for his cousin, James Conlan. Mrs. Lorene Buell left with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Vaughn, for Boise, Idaho. They will bring back Miss Violet Vaughn, who has been working there. Mrs. Plumer of Davis Creek, is here to spend the winter with her daughter, Mrs. Sadie Peterson. Orville Gooch was taken to the University hospital in Berkeley last week suffering with diabetes. BIRTH AND MARRIAGES FROM the Adin ARGUS Born near Adin, Calif., November 5, 1934, to Mr. and Mrs. Robert McGarva, a son, Ned Jesse – 12-pounds. Born at Chico, Cal., October 25, 1934, to Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Cook; (nee Emma Loomis) a son, Daniel James. Married at Adin, Cal., November 1, 1934, by Rev. Monosmith, C. Shepard, 33 and Clara May Selby, 16, both of Lookout, Cal. ALTURAS BRIEFS Sunday Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Mapes, Sr., celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary at their home near Canby; a turkey dinner was had and their children and grandchildren were present. Saturday evening, the Canby Country Club honored the couple with a party. ~~~~~~ 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.