THE NEW ERA, ALTURAS, MODOC COUNTY, CAL WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 1911 LOCAL AND PERSONAL Born – At Alturas, Modoc County, Cal., September 5th, 1911, to the wife of Ben Armstrong, a son. Mother and babe are doing nicely. The little babe of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Walker is ill with dysentery this week, but Dr. Stile, who is in attendance, says the case is not serious. The father of Charley Brown arrived here from his home at Fort Smith, Ark., a few days ago, to visit his son for a time. He expresses himself as highly pleased with our section of the country and may decide to locate here. Capt. I. D. Applegate, one of the old veteran Indian fighters of the Modoc War, is here from his home near Klamath Falls this week. He was accompanied by a couple of young men, natives of the Emerald Isle, who are taking steps towards becoming American citizens. Ed Ivory, Jr. and wife left here on last Friday’s train for San Francisco, where Mrs. Ivory will undergo an operation for appendicitis at Lanes Hospital. Mrs. Ivory was formerly School Superintendent of this County and has scores of friends here who hope for her speedy recovery. J. G. Conklin, one of Modoc’s pioneer residents, returned last week from an extended trip in the southern part of this State and is now visiting his daughter, Mrs. W. E. Rachford of Alturas. He says he enjoyed a pleasant time during his journey, but found unusually cool weather every place he visited. Mrs. Pearson, mother of our town man, A. E. Pearson, arrived here from Fresno this week, to visit her son and his family. Mrs. Phillipina Essex of Canby was here yesterday, looking after the estate of J. L. Essex, of which she is administratrix. Dr. R. C. West and wife left on this mornings’ train for Reno, where the Dr. will be operated on for appendicitis. He has made many friends while here who hope for his speedy recovery. Grandma Parker is now at the home of her brother, Thomas Fogerty, Sr., in Alturas and is seriously ill. Her son, Chester Parker, ex-sheriff of this county, came down from his home at Paisley a few days ago, to visit her. Another large bar of gold was sent up from the Hess Mines near Canby, on its way to the mint at San Francisco. This is the second shipment in the past three weeks and shows that the Hess Mine is paying on a large scale, although its development is progressing so quietly that very few people in Modoc County really know how rich a property it actually is proving to be. Last week two infants in this town were taken away be the angel of death, rendering two homes sad and dreary. On Wednesday, August 30th, Orvis Alroy, the little son of Mr. and Mrs. Will Kingsbury, passed away, aged two years, five months and two days. The funeral was held at the home of Mrs. Lizzie Sapper on Thursday, at 10 A. M. On Saturday, September 2nd, death claimed Ione Surrilda, the little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Eades, aged two years and fifteen days. The funeral was held at the Baptist Church on Sunday, at 2 P. M. The entire community feels the deepest sympathy for these bereaved parents mourning for the loss of the little ones who had made their homes so bright and happy. (2:3) WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 1911 ALTURAS COUPLE MARRIED On Wednesday of last week a couple of young Alturas people sprung a pleasant surprise on their many friends here, by being joined in the bonds of holy matrimony, while spending a few days in Reno, where they went ostensibly to attend the Ringling Bros. Circus. The happy couple were Mr. Beryl K. Sandidge and Miss Lottie Vogt, both well-known in the community and they have a large circle of warm friends who hope their voyage over the ocean of life will be one of unalloyed sunshine and happiness. They returned to Alturas on Thursdays’ train and will make their home here. Adin Argus: Dr. Tinsman was to Fall River Valley Tuesday to assist Dr. Wheeler in setting a broken shoulder for a daughter of H. Cullers. The bone was broken sometime ago. All of our northern California exchanges have mentioned the unusual number of butterflies that were passing through the country last week and which were seen here in unusual numbers and most of them predict a hard winter. A dentist named A. W. McDavilt has been held to answer for a statutory offense in San Bernardino. The case has proved a most sensational one and care was required to prevent citizens from wreaking vengeance on the monster. The victim was a 16-year old school girl and was kept in seclusion for several months in a back room of the dentist’s office. It was the old story of young girls picking up on the streets an acquaintance with smooth tongued, flashily dressed strangers. Better beware girls, for a man may smile and smile and be a villain still. MARRIED Thomas Alfred Shanks and Miss Ina Leah Musgrove, both of Madeline, under the friendly escort of Mr. and Mrs. H. D. Watts repaired to the Congregational parsonage. The couple departed as Mr. and Mrs. T. A. Shanks, with the cordial good will and hearty congratulations of their many friends. LOCAL AND PERSONAL J. M. Kane, one of Canbys’ prominent residents, has been in Alturas during the past week to be treated for a severe attack of rheumatism. Mrs. John Davis, who has been helping cook for hay hands at the Davis ranch, was brought to town this week quite sick. The little son of Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Morse is quite sick with typhoid fever at the Morse Hotel. A man named Harry Critchley is also quite sick with typhoid at the same hotel. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 1911 LOCAL AND PERSONAL The residence of W. J. Dorris was destroyed by fire Thursday morning. Only a small amount of personal effects were saved, the loss being about five thousand dollars, with no insurance. Eddie Diesenroth, the son of Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Diesenroth, aged 22 years, was killed last week in Klamath County by being thrown from a horse. His mother arrived at his bedside just before his death and had the remains brought to Alturas. The funeral took place here, last Sunday at 2 P.M. He was liked by all who knew him and leaves many friends to mourn his death. (4:1) WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 1911 WEDDING BELLS TWO ALTURAS COUPLES EMBARK ON THE SEA OF MATRIMONY THIS WEEK A quiet wedding took place at the home of the bride on Wednesday evening, September 20th, when V. L. Bonner and Ora E. Harris were joined in marriage by Rev. G. N. Gardner, in the presence of a small circle of friends and relatives. The room was tastily decorated appropriate for the occasion. At the close of the ceremony the guests sat down to a sumptuous repast, which had been prepared for the occasion and all thoroughly enjoyed it. The bride and groom are both prominent and well known in Alturas and among the most highly respected young people of the place. Miss Harris is a daughter of Mrs. Mary Harris, Matron of the Hospital. She is prominent in Church circles and a most efficient teacher of the Primary department of the Baptist Sunday School. Mr. Bonner is Deputy Supervisor of Forestry in Modoc County. They are spending a few days at Willow Ranch on their wedding tour, whence they will return to Alturas and begin the home circle in Mr. Bonners’ new house in Alturas. The best wishes of their many friends will follow them, desiring that God’s richest blessing may rest upon them throughout their entire journey in life. Another young couple well known in Alturas surprised their many friends by being married at the home of the brides’ parents at Quincy, Plumas County, last Wednesday. The contracting parties were Fred Vincent and Miss Minnie Irene Cook, sister of J. M. Cook, one of our businessmen. The groom is one of the employees of the Co-Op Store and is well liked by all who know him. The bride is a charming young lady, who makes friends wherever she goes. The New Era joins their many friends in wishing them a long life of happiness and prosperity. A PETTY WEDDING A pleasant wedding occurred Sunday evening at the residence of the brides’ parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Wylie, when their daughter, Stella and Raymond Hill were married. The mansion, one of the best in Cedarville, was handsomely decorated for the occasion. Promptly at seven o’clock, the guests assembled mostly relatives of the young people to be married and the house was crowded. The wedding was conducted by Rev. J. H. Westervelt in his usual solemn and impressive manner. The bride was handsomely dressed in white and held in her hand a beautiful bouquet of rare perfumed flowers and the groom was in the customary Prince Albert suit. The wedding ceremony was brief and immediately after the guests were ushered into a large dining room where all the good things to eat were in abundance. Both bride and groom were born and grew to womanhood and manhood in Surprise Valley. Miss Wylie graduated in the Surprise Valley union High School and then completed her education as a teacher at the San Jose Normal School and taught successfully one term in the grammar school here. Mr. Hill is a successful and practical farmer. He has a large and profitable crop of alfalfa seed needing immediate attention and instead of taking the honeymoon trip now as is the usual with newly married young people, they, the bride and groom, left town early Monday morning for his farm, he, to harvest the most profitable grain crop grown in the valley and she to take charge of the work in the kitchen. This is an unmistakable good omen of future success in life and a most sensible view to take for young married people. Their many friends and acquaintances are sure this is the beginning of a happy and joyous future. They were the recipients of many handsome and valuable presents. ONE WHO WAS PRESENT. LOCAL AND PERSONAL Born – Near Adin, Modoc County, cal., September 16, 1911, to the wife of W. E. Conklin, a daughter. George Sweeney and little daughter were here last week, on their way home from Sacramento, where the little girl received medical attention for a broken arm. They went on to their home at Lake City. ~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Family Researcher of "The Last Frontier" Modoc County, California --- Our outgoing mail is checked by ZoneAlarm AntiVirus.