SURPRISE VALLEY RECORD – CEDARVILLE, MODOC COUNTY, CAL. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 2, 1927 DEATH OF MRS. CHAMBERS Mrs. Charles Chambers passed away at her home here last Sunday evening, after a long illness, caused by cancer of the stomach. Her funeral was conducted from the M. E. Church, yesterday afternoon, Rev. W. A. Heard, officiating; and her remains were laid to rest in the Cedarville cemetery. She was a patient sufferer and bore it with Christian fortitude; and will be fondly remembered by those who knew her. Mary A. Dunham was born at La Grande, Iowa, on March 16, 1858 and was married to Charles Chambers, June 20, 1877. She leaves to mourn her death, her husband and five children, Mrs. Nora LaPoint, of Greagle, Plumas County, Mrs. Bird Summers, of Fresno, Mrs. Mayme Allen, Mrs. Eula Chase and Jhune Chambers, of Cedarville. The record, with many other friends, extends sincere sympathy to the bereaved ones in their hour of sorrow. (1:1) ANSWERS LAST CALL Charles J. Fee, a prominent stockman of Fort Bidwell, died last Monday from stomach trouble, at his home, near Fort Bidwell. He leaves a wife and one sister, Mrs. Mabel Dodson and other relatives, to mourn his death and to whom many friends extend sincere sympathy. He was a member of Northeast Lodge, F. and A. M., under whose auspices the funeral services will be conducted this afternoon. (1:1) NEW MINISTER TO ARRIVE Rev. J. Bruce Wylie will arrive here from Modesto this week and will hold service next Sunday morning and evening, he having been appointed to assume the pastorate here for the ensuing Conference year. Let’s all turn out and give him a hearty welcome. Mrs. Bird Summers came up from Fresno, Saturday evening being summoned on account of the serious illness of her mother. Pete Heard was up from Eagleville last week and says that they still have quite a number of cases of measles in that vicinity. Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Parman returned last week from the Sacramento Valley, where they spent the winter and look as if they had enjoyed themselves. Claude Heard has been absent from his accustomed place in Denehy’s Store during the past week, nursing a case of the chicken pox. He claims that he contracted the disease from counting eggs. Mrs. Dorothy Ash, who was teaching in the Forty-Nine District, was somewhat bruised up last Monday morning by her automobile overturning on the Allenwood grade, while on her way to school. Luckily, she was not seriously injured. CARD OF THANKS We desire to hereby express our thanks to the many friends who assisted us during the illness and death of Roy Spangler and especially Mr. and Mrs. Louis Spalding and Clinton Spalding for their help and kindness. Mrs. Mary Spangler Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Perry William Bordwell and family left last Saturday for Red Bluff, where they expect to reside. Mr. Bordwell’s health was such that a change of altitude was necessary and he has leased his farm east of Cedarville to J. P. Seminario for a year, during which time he will give the lower country climate a try out. CARD OF THANKS We want to thank our friends and neighbors for their kindness and help in our hour of sorrow and loss of our dear mother. Charles Chambers Nora LaPoint Bird Summers Jhune Chambers Mayme Allen Eula Chase William E. Rinehart and Miss Josephine Prewitt, both residents of Nevada, well known here: Will being a Cedarville raised boy, were married at Alturas on February 19, 1927, Rev. Carson, officiating and we understanding that they will make their home at Vya, Nevada. Their many friends extend congratulations and wish them all happiness possible. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9, 1927 Mrs. Elmer McCulley and two sons, Lewis and Clarence, are reported quite ill with the flu. Mrs. Warren Robinson returned home recently from an extended visit to Lodi. She is improved in health, we are glad to state. John Bailey arrived here from Westwood yesterday and will remain for a couple of weeks, being compelled to lay off on account of a mashed finger. Mrs. Davie Grove arrived home last evening from San Jose, where she has been for some months. While there she underwent a surgical operation and returns much improved in health. It is reported here that the preliminary hearing of Frank Page will be held on the 18th inst. We are informed that he is laboring under a heavy mental strain, verging on a nervous collapse. Miss Francesca Scott, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Scott, well known in this valley, died at San Jose last Friday from intestinal flu, aged 22 years. Many friends here regret to hear of her death. (8:1) The funeral of Charles H. Fee at Bidwell last Wednesday was largely attended, quite a number of Masons from Cedarville and Alturas being present, the funeral services being conducted by Northeast Lodge, with C. S. Baldwin as acting Master. Yesterday, complaint in the Superior Court, Frederick a. Murphy, Florence A. Murphy and Harky Scott being the plaintiffs and W. G. Warren, et al the defendants. The suit is to determine rights to the waters of Emerson Creek in Surprise Valley. C. S. Baldwin is attorney for plaintiffs and R. A. Laird for defendants. – Plaindealer WEDNESDAY, MARCH 16, 1927 SOUNDS GOOD, BUT- The following appeals to us as being a pretty fair recipe for making home brew, but we are waiting for the other fellow to try it out first. Chase wild bullfrogs three miles up hill and gather up the hops; to them add ten gallons of tan bark, one half pint of shellac and one bar of homemade soap; boil 34 hours then strain through an I. W. W. sock to keep from working; add one grasshopper to each pint to give it a kick, pour a little in the kitchen sink and if it takes the enamel off it is ready for bottling. The preliminary hearing of Frank Page will be held at Alturas next Friday, before Judge Thompson. Miss Willette Grove, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. D. H. Grove of Eagleville arrived home last week from San Jose, where she has been attending High School. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Kerr and family moved to Alturas last week, where they expect to reside in the future. We are sorry to lose them; but wish them success in their new home. "Colorado Bill", who resided here for a time several years ago, was taken into custody at Alturas, his queer actions indicating insanity. Paul Robinson returned Friday from San Francisco, where he has been for several months. He expects to go to Warner in a few days. Ed Ghrist and Forest Adams, who have been in different parts of the country for the past several months, arrived here from Klamath Falls Saturday. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 23, 1927 W. A. Massengill, familiarly known as "Billy", and for may years a prominent merchant of Lake view, being associated with Harry Bailey under the firm name of Bailey and Massengill, dropped dead at that place after shaking hands with some Modoc friends. He was highly esteemed by all who knew him and a host of Modoc friends, as well as at Lakeview, deeply regret his passing. (1:1) CALLED HOME Mrs. Mary E, Toney, wife of J. L. Toney, passed away last Monday morning after an illness of several months duration. She was one of the old time residents of Cedarville and highly esteemed by a large circle of friends, who deeply regret her death and tender their sincere sympathy to the bereaved husband and family. The funeral was held from the M. E. Church yesterday afternoon, conducted by Rev. J. Bruce Wylie, the pastor; the choir, Mrs. C. E. Cummins, Mrs. John Reynolds, Mrs. Jesse Strotts and Miss Cassie Johnstone and Mrs. B. B. Robinson, organist, rendered several beautiful selections. Mary Elizabeth hall was born in Pennsylvania, January 14, 1870 and departed the life March 21, 1927, aged 57 years, 2 months and 7 days. She came with her father to California in 1885 and has lived here continuously since. She was united in marriage to Lem Toney, at Cedarville, Cal., January 13, 1895, to this union were born three children, Mrs. Thomas Quirk, of Gerlach, Nevada, Elmer, who is still at home and Marjorie, who preceded her mother in death about six years. Besides the immediate family, she leaves two brothers, Larry Hall, of Cedarville and Sam hall, of Trego, Nevada and four sisters, Mrs. Jennie Davis, of Carion, Pennsylvania, Mrs. L. M. Carpenter, of Santa Cruz, Cal., Mrs. Hebbren Miller, of Cedarville, and Mrs. R. H. Murdock, of Chico, Cal. She was confirmed in the Episcopal Church in childhood and died in the full expectation that the angels would waft her into her Heavenly Home. (1:2) IN MEMORIAM Northeast Lodge, No. 266 F. & A. M. Resolutions of respect The Great Architect of the Universe has called from this life to the "bourne from which no traveler returneth," our brother Charles Haven Fee; we bow in submission to the will of Him, who doeth all things well and justly. Resolved, that as the characteristics of our brother were kindness of heart toward his fellowman and generosity to the poor, that these respects we emulate his virtues. Be it further resolved; That, these resolutions be spread upon the minutes of this Lodge and a copy be sent to the bereaved family. Committee; - George Fordyce and J. R. Shoemaker Adam Rodgers, the Bidwell garage man, had his arm broken one day last week while cranking up an auto. Mrs. L. M. Carpenter, of Santa Cruz, came up last week to be at the bedside of her sister, Mrs. Toney. R. O. Ward and daughter, Miss Hope of Lake City returned Monday evening from a months’ visit in Indiana and of course fully enjoyed their visit. Rev. J. Bruce Wylie and family arrived here last Friday, making the trip from Proberta here easily in one day; altho he was warned at Redding the road to Modoc was almost absolutely impassible. Mr. and Mrs. G. R. Stimers and son, Lyle, arrived home from Oakland last week, where they spent the winter. Mr. Stimers looks fine and says that he is ready to tackle any job in his line. He is an expert painter and decorator and paper hanger and came home to finish up some work promised in this and next month. The preliminary hearing of Frank Page, charged with murder of Mrs. Pearl Connell here last July, was held before Justice of the Peace, William Thompson at Alturas last Friday and he was bound over to the Superior Court for trial. The date of the trial has not yet been set, but will probably be held at an early date. Hans and Ashley Murdock are here this week from Gerlach, attending the funeral of their aunt, Mrs. Lem Toney. Mr. and Mrs. William Routson and son, Ross, of Fort Bidwell, were visitors in Cedarville last Sunday. Mrs. Meyers, wife of William Meyers, proprietor of the Big Tree Hotel at Alturas, died suddenly Sunday from heart disease. (8:5) WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 1927 DEATH OF FORMER RESIDENT Cordie Alice Peterson (nee King) beloved wife of Albert B. Peterson, of Port Angeles, Washington, passed away February 24, 1927, at the family home, aged 35 years, 4 months and 3 days. The deceased with her parents left Lake City, Cal., in the year of 1908 coming to Seattle, Washington. She was married in 1909, moving to Port Angeles, Washington, which was her residence for the past 14 years. She was well and favorably known. Besides her husband and daughter, she leaves to mourn her loss, her father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. W. B. King, two brothers, Roe and Guy King of Lisabeula, Washington, two sisters, Mrs. H. E. Polander, Mrs. C. E. Alldredge and one brother Irval King, all of Seattle, Washington. The body was interred at Seattle, Washington. (1:1) MARRIAGE ANNOUNCEMENT Notable among the marriages slated for late spring of unusual interest to the college set will be the marriage of Miss Lavelle Wheeler, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Wheeler, of Cedarville, Cal., and Mr. Alfred Fisher, of Stockton. Miss Wheeler, prominent in activities on the local campus and member of the Mu Zeta Rho sorority, has selected June for the wedding month, the nuptial vows to be exchanged in the Mu Zeta Rho sorority house on campus. The benedict-elect is well known in town, having graduated from the local high school. He also attended the College of the Pacific, where his fraternity is the Omega Phi Alpha. – Stockton Record CARD OF THANKS We desire to hereby express our sincere thanks to those who kindly assisted during the late illness and death of Mrs. Mary E. Toney, and those who furnished the beautiful flowers. J. L. Toney, Elmer Toney, Mr. and Mrs. T. F. Quirk, Mr. and Mrs. Heb Miller, Mr. and Mrs. L. M. Carpenter, Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Murdock and Larry Hall. George Sharp, veteran stage driver of this county, died suddenly at Adin one day last week. (8:1) S. A. Lester and Mrs. S. V. Street arrived from below last Monday, where the latter underwent an operation for appendicitis and we understand that her health is very much improved. Born – in Cedarville, Cal., March 29, 1927, to Prof. and Mrs. H. D. Hilderbrandt, a daughter. Mother and babe are getting along nicely and the Doctor thinks that the Professor will recover in time. A man named Hassler was burned to death in a bunkhouse last Friday morning at the Dorris ranch, near Alturas. The origin of the fire is not known. His faithful dog was burned with him. (8:2) ~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Modoc County, California "The Last Frontier" www.rh2o.com/modoc --- Our outgoing mail is checked by Norton AntiVirus.