SURPRISE VALLEY RECORD - CEDARVILLE, MODOC COUNTY, CAL WEDNESDAY JANUARY 4, 1933 IRVIN WILSON KISTLER LAID TO REST IN CEDARVILLE CEMETERY LAST FRIDAY Last Friday afternoon at 2 P. M., the mortal remains of Irvin W. Kistler, were laid to rest in the Cedarville cemetery with funeral services conducted by Rev. Virgil A. Vinyard. Suffering an apoplectic stroke while playing cards with friends in the Club Pool Hall in Alturas last Friday, Mr. Kistler was removed to the General Hospital, under the care of Dr. Phillip McKenney and his wife summoned from Cedarville. Three hours later, at 11 o’clock, Mr. Kistler succumbed as the result of a clot on the brain due to the stroke. His wife reached his bedside an hour before the end. Irvin Wilson Kistler was born in Wanamaker County, Penn., August 31, 1874. On April 21, 1898, he enlisted as a volunteer private in Capt. Robert J. McCausland’s Company, "G" 13th Regiment of the 3rd. Brigade of the Army of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. On May 12, 1898, he was honorably discharged in order that he might enter the United States Army as a hospital steward to serve for the duration of the Spanish American War in the 13th Regiment of Pennsylvania Volunteers. He was honorably discharged from the service on March 11, 1899, at Camp Mackenzee, Georgia. In the late nineties, Mr. Kistler came to California and settled in Surprise Valley, where he was employed in the old Cedarville store of his uncles, A. C., O. P. and S. T. Kistlers. Later, he had charge of the firm’s store at Lake City and was still later independently engaged in the mercantile business in Eagleville. In 1902, he was married to Mary Ellen Hudspeth and to this union were born three daughters, all of whom were reared in the valley and are married. Mr. Kistler, who has made his home in Surprise Valley for the past 22 years, was always active in Politics and Civic affairs up to the time of his death and was clerk of the board of trustees of the Surprise Valley union High School. Although not a member, he was actively identified with the Modoc County Tax Commission and was largely instrumental in securing the valuable date on tax and other matters, which were compiled by the commission. At the time of his death in Alturas on December 27, 1932, he was at the age of 58 years, 3 months and 27 days. He leaves to mourn his passing his widow, Mrs. Mollie Kistler; 3 daughters, Mrs. Davie Groves, Jr., of Eagleville, Mrs. Paul Robinson of Lake City, Mrs. Denver Shadden of Adel, Oregon; on brother, Walter Kistler, of Great Bend, Pennsylvania, a sister, Mrs. James Mulready, of Elmira, new York and five grand children. (1:1) NEWLY – WEDS ARE CHARIVARIED About 60 friends gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Willis Warrens, newly-weds, near Eagleville last night and charivaried them from their bed. Although the element of Surprise was lacking, due to a vocally inclined dog on the premises, the occasion was a marked success from the viewpoint of noise volume. After the aroused bride and groom had dressed, they conducted their nocturnal guests to the hall at Eagleville and everyone danced to the music of an impromptu orchestra until a late hour. Mrs. Edith Maxwell, who has been visiting with her brothers, Bob and Elmer Minto and sister, Mrs. George Hudspeth, of Eagleville for the past two weeks left last weekend for her home in San Jose. Born – to Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Harris of Cedarville, Cal., Tuesday morning, January 3rd, 1933, an 8-pound daughter. (First birth of New Year) Willis O. Warren and Miss Delphia Jones of Surprise Valley were married in Lakeview, Oregon, Saturday, December 24, 1932, Rev. W. W. Switzer, of that city, officiating. (THE PAPER OF JANUARY 11, 1933 WAS NOT IN MICROFLIM) WEDNESDAY JANUARY 18TH, 1933 COMMITTED TO STATE ASYLUM T. L. REEDER ADJUDGED INSANE BY COURT T. L. Reeder, Eagleville man, was taken to Alturas last Friday, where he was examined by the Court, which was presided by Judge E. C. Bonner and the Drs. W. E. Coppedge and Robert B. Smith. The examination showed the man to be non compose-mantis and he was taken to Stockton last Saturday by Deputy Sheriff Ray Tierney. The warrant was signed by a brother of the unfortunate man. While he had not committed any acts of violence, which really endangered human life, he would go around pointing his finger at anyone, thinking that his finger was a gun. It was thought by his brother that if he did get his hands on a gun, he might kill someone. Reeder for the past two years has had charge of the Lost Creek ranch owned by Gerlach & Walt. An interlocutory decree of divorce was granted last Tuesday to Mrs. Genevive Frailey from Ray R. Frailey in the Modoc Superior Court. Extreme cruelty was charged in the complaint by Mrs. Frailey. Little Billie Laxague, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Pete Laxague was seriously ill the first of the week. EAGLEVILLE NOTES Mrs. Mary Page, Mrs. Bill Denio and Mr. and Mrs. Jack Rice and son, Melvin, all of Medford, Oregon, spent the week with relatives and friends. Mrs. Davie Grove, Sr., was confined to her home for several days with rheumatism, but is rapidly recovering at this time. Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Cockrill and small son, Billy, were in town from Duck Lake last week. Mr. Joe Allen is busy pruning trees on the Prior Ranch, which he has rented and expects to move his family there the first of March. Roy Ramsey from Susanville and Ernest Grove from Alturas were here on business Monday. Charlie Musselman was down from the Patterson Ranch Sunday morning to visit his father, "Uncle" Dave Musselman, who is making his home with Mr. and Mrs. Davie Grove, Sr. GET REGISTERED WITH DR. KENNEDY A large number of people have come to Dr. Kennedy lately wanting to get birth registration so that they could get their birth certificates. Years ago no "Birth Certificates" were filled out by physicians but since the pass of time, laws have come into use, which makes it absolutely necessary that an individual must possess a certificate of his birth when making an application to get any compensation, leave the country for foreign parts, etc. If a person is interested in securing a certificate of their birth they may call on Dr. Kennedy and he will give them the necessary information, by which they can secure this certificate. Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Caldwell, of Corvallis, were visitors in Cedarville over the weekend. They were formerly residents of this place. AGED ALTURAS WOMAN PASSES Harriet Elizabeth Salisbury aged Alturas woman passed away at the home of her son, Herbert Salisbury, in Alturas on January 13th, 1933. Mrs. Salisbury was a native of Ohio and came to Modoc County in her girlhood, where she has resided ever since. She was aged 84 years, nine months and 25 days. Funeral services were held at the Kerr Chapel last Sunday at 2:30 P. M. (1:3) POPULAR COUPLE MARRY AT COUNTY SEAT YESTERDAY MISS HOPE WARD AND RILEOUS JONES OF LAKE CITY UNITED IN MARRIAGE Coming as a general surprise to their many friends in Surprise Valley, Miss hope Ward and Rileous Jones, of Lake City, launched their boat on the sea of matrimony yesterday morning, January 17th, 1933. Immediately after the ceremony, they departed for a month’s honeymoon trip to Los Angeles and vicinity, after which they will return and make their home at Lake City. The bride is the only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. O. Ward, of Lake City and is a graduate of the S. V. Union School; the groom is the son of Mrs. Jane Jones of the same place. Both are popular and highly esteemed by a host of friends, who wish them a joyous and prosperous voyage over the sea of life. Born in Cedarville, Cal., January 15th, 1933, to Mr. and Mrs. Roy R. Stanley, a fine 7-pound daughter – Mary Jane Stanley. Mother and daughter are reported doing well. Miss Luella McCulley was reported on the sick list last weekend. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 25, 1933 HAS FINGER AMPUTATED "Doc" Sweeney had his forefinger on his left hand amputated last Thursday by Dr. Kennedy. 15 months ago, Sweeney was lathing and cut the finger tot he first joint off, but since that time it has given him trouble and it was necessary to amputate the member to the second joint and it is doing nicely. INDIAN BABE DIES AT FORT BIDWELL Stephen Gibson, son of Sadie Bago Martin Gibson, died, January 16, at Fort Bidwell Indian Hospital, after a long illness. He was a grandson of "Bieber" Jim Martin, a well-known Indian in this valley’s history. Stephen attended the Sherman Institute at riverside for over three years, but finally succumbed to the weakening effects of disease. – Bieber Gazette (1:5) ADEL CHILD IS BURIED AT LAKEVIEW Charles Frank Barry, six-year old son of James and Hilda May (Taylor) Barry of Adel, died January 18th at the Hot Springs Clinic if appendicitis. He was taken to the Clinic for an operation, which resulted in his death. Funeral was held from the home of Mrs. Lillian B. Reid, at New Pine Creek interment was made in the State Line town, where he was born. (4:2) SURPRISE DRIVER FILES TARIFFS Warren N. Slinkard, operator of an auto stage and freight service between Cedarville and Eagleville, will file tariffs with the state railroad commission this week, according to information received. Recently Slinkard was granted an extension of time, with the final date set for last Friday. ~~~~~~ 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.