SURPRISE VALLEY RECORD – CEDARVILLE, MODOC COUNTY, CAL. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 1926 ARTESIAN WELLS A few days ago, Simon Bennett, of this place, had a well drilled on the ranch he recently purchased from Jeddy Brown, near Lake city and at a depth of 266 feet, a fine flow of artesian was obtained: the well flows ninety gallons per minute through a four inch casing. At a depth of 208 feet, strong indications of oil were encountered. On another ranch purchased by Mr. Bennett, formerly known as the Strief ranch, near Lake City, he bored on down in the bottom of an old well and on going down forty feet, struck a good floe of artesian water. These wells will afford plenty of water for stock purposes and irrigating and will greatly enhance the value of his already splendid property. Vern Wheeler and Miss Mary Cambron, prominent young people of this valley, were married at Alturas on Aug 21st, 1926; her many friends extend best wishes for a happy and prosperous life. They expect to make their home at Westwood. Mrs. L. N. Pabst, Mrs. Lizzie N. Bonner and little grandson, Harry Haviside, arrived here from Berkeley last Friday. Mrs. Bonner will remain here indefinitely, visiting the old home place and meeting her many old time friends, who are pleased to see her again. George R. Parman was in town yesterday from Nevada. He has just completed the purchase of the Soldier Meadows ranch from Miller and Lux. This ranch consists of 5,500 acres and adjoins 17,000 acres already owned by Mr. Parman, making one of the largest and best stock ranges in Nevada. We did not learn the price paid of it. JOSEPH C. MILLER PASSES The entire community was shocked by the sudden death of Joseph C. Miller at his ranch home, four miles north of town at half past two Friday morning. Mr. Miller had undergone an operation at the Lakeview hospital two months ago and appeared to be recovering. The funeral was held Sunday afternoon with a large attendance, the Rev. M. J. Williams, officiating. The interment was in the Cedarville cemetery. Joseph Charles Miller was born Dec 23rd, 1857 in County Tipperary, Ireland. In 1881, he came to America, working as a plasterer in New York City. Later, he settled in Norwalk, Conn., where he married and resided for twenty years. Oct 10th, 1910, he and his wife and son came to Surprise Valley, following the occupation of bookkeeper and farming in the Owl Creek district, near Eagleville and later living near Cedarville till the end came. Mr. Miller was pre-eminently a sincere Christian man, a local preacher in the Methodist Church and highly respected by his devotion to the Church. The entire community mourns his loss as a righteous citizen and extends to the relatives, true sympathy in their hour of grief. Among the mourning relatives, one son, Harold J. Miller, Westwood, Cal.: a daughter, Mrs. Joseph m. Goodwin, Gelena, Kansas; two brothers, George Miller, of Cedarville, Calif., and William Miller, South Norwalk, Conn.: three sisters, Mrs. Bessie S. Smith and Mrs. Charles B. Grave, South Norwalk, Conn., and Mrs. Walter Simmons of Mass., besides five grand children. (4:1) OLD COMRADES MEET The Frankford wood yard was the scene yesterday afternoon of a real reunion, when five of Frank Frankford’s old comrades in the Spanish American War surprised the local wood dealer by driving in from their homes in California. The war veterans, who were enroute to Crater Lake with their families for a few days are Allan P. Norton, Cedarville; Jesse B. Green, Los Angeles; John Brand, Los Angeles; Harry McLaughlin, Adin and Isaac Wickersham, Los Angeles. The six vets were members of Battery B. California and served in the Philippines in 1898 and ’99. This was their first get together for many years and conversation ran riot over the old service days. – Klamath Falls News Benny Field’s chin connected with a colt’s heels one day last week, severely cutting it. Mode Page and family of Ashland, Oregon, paid Surprise a short visit last week. It used to be that a man who drove with one hand landed at the altar. Now, he lands in the hospital. John House arrived here from Modesto last week on a visit to his father, brother and sister, Daniel House, Sr., Dan House, Jr., and Miss Bertha House. James Gerig, of the Susanville Marble and Granite Works, arrived here last week and renewed old acquaintances. His firm is prepared to do all kinds of cemetery work. Prof. E. R. Tyeryar and wife left last week for Stockton taking with them Miss Lois, who will attend the College of Pacific this winter. Mrs. A. Haug and daughter, of Burlington, Iowa, sister and niece of Koenig Bros. of this place, arrived last Saturday morning on a visit to her brothers. Ernest L. Hiatt, aged 39 years, who was married to Miss Hattie Penland, of this place and now of Knights Landing, died last week of spinal meningitis. (8:1) Mr. and Mrs. Ben Harriman and family left last Saturday for Eureka where they expect to make their future home. Lester Hayes purchased Mr. Harriman’s town property here. Harold J. Miller and wife and two children came over from Westwood last Saturday to attend the funeral of his father, Joseph C. Miller. He reports times lively at the big lumber town. Miss Ida Cambridge, who has been visiting her sister, Mrs. Florence Mullins and her brother, Walter R. Cambridge for the past week or two, departed for her home in Los Angeles last Friday. Prof. R. A. Smith and wife and two children arrived here last week. Mr. Smith is the principal of the High School and comes highly recommended. They are occupying the downstairs of Mrs. Martha Wylie’s residence. Prof. and Mrs. Hilderbrandt are occupying the upstairs. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 1926 Born – At Eagleville, Cal., Aug 31st, 1926, to Mr. and Mrs. Eulalion Mure, a daughter MARRIED – At Oakland, Cal., Aug 14, 1926, Mrs. Christine Dodson to Fred Hartsinck. The newly wedded couple will make their home in Oakland. Miss Elma Adams arrived last week and is spending her vacation with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. G. Adams. Earl Hobbs and Volney Vaughn were arrested in Oregon last week for passing fictitious checks at Chico. We deeply regret to hear of their delinquencies, as they are descendants of the oldest and best families of this valley. Mrs. G. R. Stimers and son, Lyle left last week for Oakland. Lyle has been in very ill health for sometime and seems to be gradually growing worse and hopes to improve his condition by lower altitude and treatment. Carl Warrens arrived here last week from Long Beach and will spend several weeks here visiting Mrs. Mary Hansen and son Chris. Mrs. Warrens arrived here some weeks ago with her two small children, spending her vacation with her mother. CARD OF THANKS We desire to express our sincere thanks to the many friends for their assistance and sympathy at the time of our late bereavement I the death of our father and brother, Joseph C. Miller. Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Miller Mr. and Mrs. George S. Miller and family Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Goodwin Mrs. Mary Russell, familiarly known and loved as Grandma Russell, passed away last week at the home of her daughter, Mrs. J. A. Tate, at Gridley, Cal. Funeral services were at Gridley. Mrs. Russell lived in Surprise Valley from 1886 to 1903, when she moved to Southern California and later moved to Gridley where she resided with her daughter. – Lakeview Examiner (8:2) WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 1926 MARRIED AT BERKELEY Miss Barbara Bush, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Bush, of Cedarville, yesterday was married to Alvin Beverble, son of Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Beverble, of Berkeley. The bride and groom are both graduates of the University of California College of Pharmacy. The wedding took place at 8 o’clock at 2135 Derby Street, Berkeley, the home of the groom’s parents, Miss Leanna Hines was maid of honor and States Hines, her twin brother, attended the groom as best man. The bride was gowned in simple white and carried a bouquet of Orchids. – San Francisco Chronicle The bride is one of Cedarville’s most popular young ladies; a graduate of the High School of this place and a host of friends extend heartiest congratulations to the newlyweds. Mr. Mickey, of Pennsylvania, arrived here last week and will visit Mr. and Mrs. D. H. Grove of Eagleville. He is a cousin of Mr. Grove. Mr. and Mrs. Simon Bennett accompanied by Miss Mildred Street, left last week for Lebre, Cal., where the latter will teach in the public school this winter. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hanson, of Ukiah arrived here last week on a visit to Chris Hanson and Mrs. Mary Hanson and will remain here for some days. Mr. and Mrs. Landees, of Long Beach, have been here visiting Mr. and Mrs. Orrin Atterberry, Mrs. Landees’ parents and expect to start for home tomorrow. Last evening when Dr. Henry Hanson, who is here from Ukiah, was taking a revolver from his car, the gun dropped to the ground and was discharged, the bullet ranging upward through the knee, shattering the bone and making a very serious wound. Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Heard have traded their ranch south of town, for property near Modesto and Mrs. Heard and son left for that place last week to join Mr. heard in their new home. Mr. and Mrs. Heard will be sadly missed by the people of this community, whose best wishes follow them to their new home. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 1926 "UNCLE" JOHN McVEY PASSES John W. McVey familiarly known as "Uncle John" passed away suddenly last Monday evening. He had been feeling well all day and sat down to eat his supper and had been eating only a short time when he dropped over in his chair and passed away, about twenty minutes later. He was born in Illinois February 1, 1842 and served throughout the Civil War in the Confederate army and came to Reno in 1874 and to Cedarville in 1892, where he lived until his death. He leaves to mourn his loss two sisters, Mrs. Martha Wylie, of this place and Mrs. Caroline Smith, of New Pine Creek. He was a man of kindly, genial, generous nature; always ready and willing to help the needy and distressed and he was especially a friend of the children and his many friends deeply regret his departure. His remains will be interred in the Cedarville cemetery this afternoon. (1:1) ARRIVED AT HOSPITAL Joseph Parman, one of the veteran stockmen of this valley, but who for the past several years has spent the winters basking in the sunshine of the sunny south, came down from Bidwell last week and made us a pleasant call. He informed us that James Williams, of Bidwell, was taken suddenly ill several days ago and was rushed to Lakeview for treatment and the physicians there advised that he be taken to Mayo Bros. Hospital at Rochester, Minnesota, which was accordingly done and word had been received that he arrived there safely, although somewhat tired. Some years ago he underwent an operation there and had one kidney removed and it is thought that the other is diseased. His many friends sincerely hope to hear of his recovery. Raymond Boston was arrested here last evening by Sheriff Sharp and taken to Alturas, charged with burglary. Mr. and Mrs. Claude Heard returned last week from a ten days visit in the lower country and report having a splendid time. Ed Green went to Alturas Saturday evening to meet Mr. and Mrs. Harry Hawkins and daughters, who returned from Oakland. Harry is somewhat improved in health. Mrs. Prover, daughter of Mr. Daniel House, is here from Washington, visiting her father and sister and brother, Miss Bertha House and Dan House and is now recovering from a spell of sickness. Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Benner, who for many years resided here, but now of Napa, California, arrived here some days ago on a visit to relatives and friends. Allie is now in the government employ at Vallejo and reports time lively down that way. George Wallace, of Denio, is here visiting his sister, Mrs. Frances Wilson and brother, Fred Wallace. Dr. Merle Auble and Miss Helen Flournoy were married in Alturas last Saturday and Dr. J. A. Smith of this place, went over and will conduct Dr. Auble’s dental practice while the bride and groom are absent on their honeymoon trip. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 1926 Scientists have demonstrated that rubber can be manufactured from corn and potatoes and Jake Gilcher is fixing up a compound of corn and potatoes, which he will feed to hens and cause them to lay rubber eggs. Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Mariette and little son were in from Vya, Saturday. Born – At Cedarville, Cal., September 22, 1926, to the wife of Kesner Perry, a daughter Mrs. Leah Brown departed for Ohio last week and will remain there indefinitely, visiting at her old home. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Royce were over from their home in Alpine district last Saturday attending to business. G. R. Stimers left Monday for Oakland where he will remain for a month or so before returning home. Born – In Cedarville, Cal., Sept 29, 1926, to Mr. and Mrs. Ed Ghrist, a son. The little one died shortly after his birth. (8:1) Parsnips are said to be a healthy diet; but a good many persons can not eat them. We would recommend that they feed the parsnips to the hogs and then eat the hog. ~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Modoc County, California "The Last Frontier" www.rh2o.com/modoc --- Our outgoing mail is checked by Norton AntiVirus.