SURPRISE VALLEY RECORD – CEDARVILLE, MODOC COUNTY, CAL. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 3, 1927 BOYS MAKE GOOD Headquarters Citizens, Military Training Camp, Fort Winfield Scott, Cal. July 28, 1927 Editor S. V. Record, Cedarville, Cal. Dear Sir: - there were three boys, William C. Atteberry, Randal F. Bush and Milo L. Kennedy, from your city, who attended the Citizens Military Training Camp at Fort Winfield Scott, Calif., from June 25th to July 24th. This is the first year they have attended camp, but made good in every respect. They all qualified as CMTC Marksman, firing the Army Service Rifle. We were glad to have them and hope they will be with us another year. Yours Truly W. F. Hase, Colonel, 6th Coast Artillery, Commanding. Born – At Lake City, Cal., August 2, 1927, to the wife of Preston Jones, a daughter. Mrs. Heath Stanley and baby daughter, who have been visiting her parents at New Pine Creek, returned to Westwood last week, accompanied by Mrs. William G. Ballard, of Alturas and Jack Wheeler and ye scribe. L. N. Pabst returned last Saturday from visits to different places in the bay section. Mrs. Pabst will remain at Berkeley for sometime visiting. Dr. Edward Herrington and family and his father, Jerry Herrington, of San Francisco, visited this part of the country last week. They were formerly residents of this valley. Charles Cummins, Frank Murphy, Ed Van Dorn, of this place and Ed Ghrist and Frank Kerr, of Alturas, were at Westwood last Saturday and were inducted into the Shrine Degree of Masonry. We are not going to say what they did while out here but Ed Van Dorn is the only one of the bunch from here that don’t have to square himself with his wife for variegated conduct while at the big city of the pines. Ernest S. Brown, wife and little son, Webster, of Reno and Ernest C. Bonner, wife and son, John, of Alturas, were over yesterday on a visit to Mr. Bonners’ birth place. Mr. Brown is a native of Alturas and son of John W. Brown and wife, former residents of Alturas and his wife is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest C. Bonner, of Alturas. Mr. Brown is a member of the law firm of Guzendorfer & Brown, with offices in the Washoe County Bank Building at Reno, Nevada. Postmaster Wylie and family left last Friday, southward bound, on a couple of weeks’ vacation. Stanley Decious is in charge of the post office during his absence. Harry French was here from Alturas one day last week, accompanied by Mr. John Hamiln, novelist, who has come to Modoc to gather inspiration for his next book. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 10, 1927 DEATH OF WILLIAM A MICKLE William A. Mickle died here last evening, death being caused by tick fever, from which he had been suffering during the past two weeks. He has been a resident of this valley for many years and leaves to mourn his loss his wife and two daughters, Margaret Mickle and Mrs. Doris McConnaughy, of Fort Bidwell, to whom is extended the sincere sympathy of the entire community. The date of the funeral has not been announced. Details of his passing will appear next week. (1:1) Mrs. Jesse Strotts and daughter, Miss Elaine, returned from an extended visit in the southern part of the State and report a pleasant trip, notwithstanding the warm weather experienced while there. Mr. and Mrs. E. T. Post are here from San Jose, visiting Mrs. Post’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Taylor, at Eagleville. F. E. Bush, President of the Modoc County Bank and wife were at Reno last week returning Monday, accompanied by their daughters, Miss Marjorie and Mrs. Barbara Beverly, of San Francisco. Jodie Abrams and wife arrived here from Westwood last Sunday and will spend a week vacationing in the valley. He has a good position with the Red River Lumber Co. and is getting along nicely. Bert Hudspeth and family, of Long Beach, are here and will spend a week or so visiting the scenes of their childhood days and the guest of Mrs. Hudspeth’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Allenwood. While coming over the mountain one night last week, John Ennis had a somewhat unique experience. When near the old Stough place, he saw a deer standing on the edge of the grade, which seemed to be dazed by his auto lights and when the lights passed beyond it, the animal leaped and landed on the fender and bending it so that Mr. E. had a hard time straightening it to relieve the tire. The deer bounded away apparently unhurt. This is the Slogan for the Modoc County Fair, September 9 and 10: "Boost for the fair, Surprise will get you there." WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 17, 1927 DEATH OF WILLIAM A. MICKLE William Adamson Mickle, son of John C. and Mary K. Mickle, born September 26, 1871, at Paisley Bruce County, Ontario, Canada. His father first came to California in the early days, the family came west in the fall of 1882 and located at Greenville, Plumas County, in 1885, they moved to Davis Creek in Modoc County and later to Lakeview, Oregon. As a boy, he entered the employment of Pease and Sexton, who were then prominent stage line and mail contractors. William or "Billy" as he was commonly known gave service on many of the lines running thru Modoc and Lassen Counties and into Lakeview, Oregon. In 1907, he was married to Phebe Fitzgerald, of Alturas, Modoc County. Since then, they have made their home in Surprise Valley continually. For a time, he was engaged in the milling business in Cedarville and afterwards took up general farming and stock raising. He leaves to mourn his loss, his wife, Phebe Mickle; two daughters, Mrs. Doris McConnaughy and Margaret Mickle; two brothers, Fred Mickle, of Glendale, Cal., J. D. Mickle, of Portland, Oregon, and two sisters, Mrs. I. B. Mickle of High River, Alberta, Canada and Mrs. john Johnson, of Williamsdale, Nova Scotia. His father, J. C. Mickle, who made his home with William in his later years passed away in march of last year. (1:1) BIRTHS Born – At Lovelock, Nevada, Aug __, 1927, Mr. and Mrs. William P. Evarts, a daughter. Born – At Lake City, Cal., Aug 5, 1927, to Mr. and Mrs. Gherald Wilson, a daughter. Born – At Lake City, Cal., Aug 6, 1927, to Mr. and Mrs. Sam Garrett, a daughter. BRIEF MENTION William Bordwell and family arrived here last week from Red Bluff and will reside here in the future. Mrs. M. F. Coates, of San Jose, visited here with Mrs. Jesse Strotts several days last week, returning to Bidwell, where she will visit her husband, Dr. W. D. Coates, before returning to her home in the sunny south. Dan Devaney was brought in from Badger last week, where his horse fell with him and kicked him injuring him severely. He is getting along as well as could be expected. Walter Malitz narrowly escaped death one day last week while driving a mowing machine. The horses started to run and he jumped off the machine and fell back on the sickle, which badly lacerated his back, but not seriously. Mr. and Mrs. John Stewart, Jr., John Stewart, Sr., Mr. and Mrs. Harry Wandling, Mr. and Mrs. William P. Hatfield and Miss Betty Hatfield are here from the south on a visit to relatives. They are all former residents of this valley and their many friends are glad to meet them again. CALLED HOME A mantle of sadness and sincere sorrow was cast over the entire community last Monday morning, when it became known that Mrs. Nellie Mae Robinson had passed away at 12:30 a. m., death resulting from a ruptured blood vessel in the brain. The shock was more acute as many of her friends had seen her I her usual health, comforting the afflicted and assisting in the last sad rites paid a departed friend, only a few short hours before her spirit passed from its frail tenement of clay and winged its flight to its Maker. She was taken violently ill Sunday evening about 8 o’clock p. m. and passed away at 12:30 a.m. Nellie Mae Robinson was the only daughter of William T. and Anna A. Cressler and was born in Cedarville, Cal., march 29, 1875 and was aged 52 years, 4 months and 16 days. She was educated at Snell’s Seminary, finishing her education in Europe. July 17, 1900, she was unity in marriage to B. B. Robinson. She leaves to mourn her loss a sorrowing husband and two sons, Cressler and Paul Robinson and a daughter-in-law, Mrs. Cressler Robinson, besides a number of cousins, uncles and aunts, to whom is extended the sympathy of a host of loving friends. She was an active worker in social and fraternal circles and none seemed complete without her; and to the sick and afflicted, she was always a ray of sunshine, comforting them with cheerful words and her sunny smile; and by her gentle loving manner enshrined a loving memory of her in the hearts of all with whom she came in contact. An idolized wife and mother has departed and this community has sustained an irreparable loss. Her remains will be interred in the Masonic cemetery this afternoon, escorted to their last resting place by the Eastern Star Chapter, of which she was a highly honored and beloved member. (1:2) OBITUARY Mina Bissell Wimer was born in Ogle County, Illinois on December 19, 1857: She died at Lake City, Cal., Aug 12, 1927, seventy years, seven months and seven days. She crossed the plains by wagon train in 1864, arriving in Surprise Valley, October 12, of the same year, where she resided until the time of her death. She was married to Jake Wimer, Dec. 20, 1874. There were born to this union, three boys and four girls, Cora Hanks, Elsie Hotchkiss and Vera Wimer, of Eagleville, Cal. Edna Miller, Harry, Fred and Ernie Wimer, of Lake City, Cal., these with husband and one sister, Eva Fisher and one brother, Fred Bissell of Berkeley, Cal. and on sister, Ella Silvers, of Siskiyou, Calif., survive her. The services were conducted from the Baptist Church of Lake City, Sunday at two o’clock, p.m. by Elder W. A. Heard. The high esteem in which Mrs. Wimer was held in the community was shown by the large number of people attending the funeral. (1:2) Auten Bush arrived here Saturday evening to visit his mother, Dr. Elizabeth Halloran. Forest Poore fell off a hay wagon one day last week, breaking one of his arms. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Gooch came up from Los Angeles last week to visit relatives and old time friends. Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Johnson came over from Westwood last Sunday and will remain for a few days. Mrs. Lottie Cressler arrived here from Lakeview Monday to attend the funeral of Mrs. B. B. Robinson. Mr. and Mrs. J. Mickle, of Portland, Oregon, were here last week attending the funeral of their brother, William A. Mickle. Thomas Wentzell was here for a short time last week from Plumas County, to visit his parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. J. Wentzell. Waldo Warrens was thrown from a horse one day last week and rendered unconscious for a number of hours, but is getting along alright. Mr. and Mrs. Gillespie, of Appleton, Wisconsin are here on a visit to their daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. George M. Tierney. Mrs. Fred Hartsinck and small daughter returned to their home at Oakland last week after a several weeks’ visit to her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Evan Gaustad. W. H. Hussa was operated on for appendicitis last Saturday by Dr. M. R. Kennedy, assisted by Mrs. Thomas D. Jones and is reported getting along fine. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 24, 1927 BRIEF MENTION W. G. Rea was at Ashland last week, taking his son, Leo to consult an optician. W. H. Hussa, who was relieved of some of his "innards" represented by the appendix, about ten days ago by Dr. Kennedy, was able to be taken to his home last Sunday and is able to be around the house and don’t look a bit the worse for his experience. Yesterday morning, about eight o’clock, the residence of Mrs. E. Crowley was destroyed by fire together with all contents except some bedding. The origin of the fire is unknown as Mrs. Crowley was out in the garden when the fire started. Her loss is deeply deplored by all. Last week, the jury acquitted deputy Sheriffs Merrill and Clifford for shooting and killing a bootlegger named LaFlower, near Westwood. This case presented a queer anomaly; the deputies were sworn to uphold the law and doe their duty, and in doing their duty, they were condemned and an attempt made to punish them for it. Such conditions explain the large increase of crime. EDITOR ON VACATION Harry E. Wood, one time resident of this place, but now publishing that splendid little paper, the Fall River Tidings, at Fall River Mills, was ere last week looking over the scenes of his boyhood days and shaking hands with his many old time friends. He was accompanied by his niece, Mrs. Edna Hironymous, of Cassel, who visited her father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. F. L. Roberts. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 31, 1927 ANOTHER PIONEER GONE In the death of John H. Hawkins at this place last Monday, another pioneer resident was removed from our midst by the Grim Reaper. He had been in failing health for the past several years, being afflicted with stomach trouble. He was born in Shenandoah County Virginia, June 28, 1854, and came to this valley in June 1878 and on November 30, 1882, he was married to Miss Maude Drouillard. In 1884, he purchased the Surprise Valley Roller Mills, in which he was interested up to the time of his death. He was highly respected and always took a deep interest in public matters and was ever ready to aid those in need. His passing is deeply regretted by a large circle of warm friends, who extend sincere sympathy to the bereaved family in their hour of sorrow. He leaves to mourn his death a sorrowing wife and three children. Mrs. Jean Johnstone, James and John H. Hawkins. His funeral was held yesterday afternoon from the M. E. Church, conducted by Rev. Goodenough; the choir composed of Miss Cassie Johnstone, organist, Dr. J. A. Smith, Harold Roberts and Pete Donnelly rendered several beautiful selections. (1:1) PIONEER LADY PASSES Mrs. Phoebe Givans passed away at Fort Bidwell last Sunday, aged 89 years, 11 months and 18 days. She came to Modoc in the early 70’s and for 52 years has resided at Fort Bidwell. She leaves three daughters, Mrs. Mattie Blake, of Fort Bidwell, Mrs. L. E. Dunnivan, Cottage Grove, Oregon, Mrs. James McKee, Plush, Oregon and one son, James Givans, of Bly, Oregon. Her remain were laid to rest in the Bidwell cemetery yesterday afternoon. (1:1) Mrs. H. O. Hughes was jammed into a fence by a truck driven by Henry Spangler, one day last week and her leg were badly cut and bruised. James Patterson and Mrs. Maude Barnhart and family arrived here from Oakland last week and we understand that the latter will remain here the winter. CARD OF THANKS We desire to express our sincere thanks to the friends and neighbors who so kindly assisted during the illness and death of our husband and father. Mrs. J. H. Hawkins Mr. and Mrs. Arch Johnstone Mr. and Mrs. John Hawkins James Hawkins Mrs. L. N. Pabst, accompanied by her mother and sister, Mrs. Lizzie N. Bonner and Mrs. Edward H. Towler, arrived here from Berkeley last Friday evening, the former returning home from an extended visit in the southland and the two latter are on a several weeks’ visit to the old home place, where their many friends are glad to meet them again. ~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Modoc County, California "The Last Frontier" www.rh2o.com/modoc --- Our outgoing mail is checked by Norton AntiVirus.