SURPRISE VALLEY RECORD – CEDARVILLE, MODOC COUNTY, CAL. WEDNESDAY, MAY 4, 1927 PASSING OF JOSEPH POLANDER Joseph Richard Polander was born in the State of Wisconsin, Nov 14, 1858 and fell asleep in Jesus at Lake City, Calif., April 28, 1927. The time of his sojourn on earth being 68 years, 5 months and 14 days. When but a lad of nine years, he set out with his parents to pioneer in the much talked of Golden West. They came to Plumas County and located in Sierra Valley; from thence, they came to Surprise Valley, when he was twelve years old. On June 5, 1878, Mr. Polander was united in marriage to Margaret Vetura Waggoner, in Cottage Grove, Oregon. In 1884, they established their home in Eagleville and in 1890 moved to Lake City, where he resided until his death last Thursday. Mr. Polander is survived by four children, Wesley E. Polander, of Winnemucca, Nevada, Clara E. Vaughn, of Fort Bidwell, Ollie O. Cramton, of Lake City, Cal., and Margaret E. Wimer, of Lake City and one sister, Mrs. Hattie E. Bone, of Klamath Falls, Oregon, twelve grand children and two great grand children. Mr. Polander was not only a devoted husband and father but also lived an exemplary and a consistent social and business relation with his fellowman was cheerful and always thoughtful of others. He carried himself erect and possessed a character and personality that commanded the love and respect of his fellow citizens throughout the length and breadth of Surprise Valley. In the spring of 1916, he identified himself with the Seventh Day Adventist Church. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. J. C. Thompson, of Washington, D. C. and J. H. MacEachern, of Reno, Nevada. Interment in the Lake City cemetery. (1:1) CELEBRATES GOLDEN WEDDING Surrounded by their children, grandchildren and many of their friends, David Lawson Shirk, pioneer and Indian fighter, who had thrilling adventures crossing the plains with an oxen team and his wife, Frances Shirk, celebrated their golden wedding yesterday, April 5th at their home, 1721 Hearst Avenue. At 2 o’clock, there was a family dinner, covers being laid for 15 children and grandchildren and in the evening from 5 to 10 o’clock, a reception was held, more than 200 friends calling to congratulate the couple. The rooms were beautifully decorated with greens and golden blossoms, poppies, roses, tulips and Mrs. Shirk was showered with golden tulips and maidenhair ferns by the guests. Mr. and Mrs. Shirk also received many gifts of gold. Throughout the day telephone messages were received from friends in Stockton, Klamath Falls, San Jose and other cities and telegrams, cards and letters from friends near and far poured into the home. Mrs. Shirk received her guests at the reception attired in a cream chiffon dress over cream taffeta. She was assisted by her two daughters, Mrs. Z. D. Spalding, of Harney County, Oregon, Mrs. R. D. Butler, of this city and her daughter-in-law, Mrs. Joseph L. Shirk, Klamath Falls. Mr. and Mrs. Shirk have resided in Berkeley for the last 40 years, their present home being erected on the property adjoining their first property. Mr. Shirk was a native of Indiana and his wife was born in Plumas County, this State, the daughters of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Crow, pioneers of that district. They were married in Plumas County. Shirk is a retired stockman, having had stock ranches in Nevada, Oregon and in Modoc County, California. He has written his adventures in crossing the plains in 1866 in a book, "Life and Adventures of David L. Shirk." Encounters with the Indians and many hardships of the long journey are vividly described by Shirk, as well as later events in his interesting life in this book. Mr. and Mrs. Shirk are both in excellent health. They are prominent in fraternal circles, being members of the Eastern Star and Masonic. – Berkeley Daily Gazette, April 6th, 1927 The many Surprise Valley friends of Mr. and Mrs. Shirk, extend heartiest congratulations on their fiftieth anniversary and wish them many years of unalloyed happiness. Rev. and Mrs. Wylie left Monday for Susanville and other places to be absent a week or more. F. E. Bush, of the Modoc County Bank, returned home last week from a lengthy business trip to New York and other places in the East. Frank Kerr was over from Alturas last week and finished his undertaking parlor and moved all his material from the Strotts building. Mr. and Mrs. B. B. Robinson returned last Monday from a visit to Red Bluff, where they went to visit Judge Ellison, who is ill, and they also took in Sacramento before returning and report a pleasant trip. Died – Near Lake City, Cal., May 2, 1927, Elmer Allen Cole, beloved son of Mr. and Mrs. Emery Cole, aged 14 years. The Record extends sincere sympathy to the bereaved parents. (8:1) The application of habeas corpus in the case of the People vs Frank Page was dismissed by the appellate court and he was remanded to Alturas jail for trial, which commenced yesterday, with Judge Roch, of San Francisco, presiding. Sheriff Sharp was over last Sunday, subpoenaing a large number of witnesses and as soon as the jury is secured, the trial will commence. WILL OF S. O. CRESSLER The trust Will of the late S. O. Cressler bequeaths to his wife, Mrs. Lottie Cressler, the net income of the entire estate and at her death the Masonic Lodge, of this place, will receive the income on $3000 for the upkeep of the Masonic cemetery and the Cedarville M. E. Sunday School will receive the income on $3000; and the income of a like amount is set aside for the Lakeview M. E. Sunday School. The balance of the income of the estate will be divided as follows: six-eighths to his two nieces, the Misses Louise and Mary Fetherolf, daughters of Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Fetherolf and two-eighths to his two nephews, Cressler and Paul Robinson, sons of Mr. and Mrs. B. B. Robinson. After the death of all the above named heirs, the estate will be divided among their heirs and the money paid to the Masonic Lodge and Sunday Schools. Fred Reynolds and L. E. McCulley are named as executors of the will and the Bank of California as trustees of the estate. Born – At Eagleville, Cal., April 30, 1927, to Mr. and Mrs. Harry Cambridge, a daughter WEDNESDAY, MAY 11, 1927 I. W. GIBBONS DIES SUDDENLY The sudden death at Alturas, last Friday morning of I. W. gibbons removes from life’s stage one of the most energetic and progressive men of Modoc County. Everyone knew Walter Gibbons and to know him was to like him. Since 1892, he has been in active public service, serving Modoc for years as Auditor and Recorder and later as Supervisor and organized Alturas Electric Light and Power Company and was foremost in all movements for bettering Alturas, his home town and the entire county. He was of a courteous genial nature and a veritable encyclopedia of information and his loss will be, indeed, hard to replace. He was 63 years of age and had just got his business arranged so that he could enjoy a well earned rest, when death came. He leaves to mourn his loss, his wife and six children, besides a host of friends throughout Modoc County, who deeply mourn with the bereaved family in their irreparable loss. His remains were laid to rest in the Alturas cemetery Sunday afternoon and the large attendance at the funeral attested the high esteem in which he was held by those among whom he had lived so many years. (1:1) CALLED HOME One of our loved ones have passed away, Elmer Allen Cole, who was born July 27, 1913 and died may 2, 1927. He leaves to mourn his death, his father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Emery Cole and one brother, Clyde and other relatives. (1:2) A. P. Norton, of this place, left last week for Los Angeles to attend a reunion of the veterans of the Spanish-American War, he being a veteran of Battery V. of Los Angeles. At Adin, he was joined by Harry McLaughlin, who is also a veteran of the Spanish War. CARD OF THANKS We wish to thank the people who have so kindly helped us in caring for our son, Elmer, in his sickness and at the time of his death. Mr. and Mrs. Emery Cole Clyde R. Cole Mrs. Jennie Toney WEDNESDAY, MAY 18, 1927 PROCEEDINGS OF THE SUPERVISORS ORDERED: That the purchase of a Right of Way across the lands of the Stevens estate by Supervisor Poore be and the same is hereby ratified. ORDERED: That the agreement signed by John M. Hess for certain Right of Way across his lands be and the same shall be entered in the minutes of this Board at length. WHEREAS: The undersigned, John M. Hess, on the 3rd day of May, 1920, did present to the County of Modoc, a Deed for Right of Way, for a State Highway across the lands of the undersigned, in said County and, WHEREAS: Upon the last named date, the Board of Supervisors of said Modoc County did agree with said John M. Hess that said County should provide passage way for stock to water across or under said highway, and WHEREAS: it is the intention said John M. Hess to relieve said County and said Board of Supervisors from said obligation to provide said passage way for a consideration paid by said County to said John M. Hess; I, the undersigned hereby forever release said Modoc County and said any Supervisor from any obligation to provide such passage way and from any further obligation of any kind in connection with or on account with the granting of said highway for and in consideration of the sum of Four Hundred and Fifty ($450.00) Dollars by said County this day paid; receipt where of is hereby acknowledged. John M. Hess Dated May --, 1927 FRANK E. PAGE CONVICTED The trial of Frank E. Page came to an end last Friday, when the jury rendered a verdict of murder in the second degree against him and yesterday, he was sentenced by Judge Roche, to an indeterminate term in San Quentin State Prison. The penalty for second degree murder is from ten years to an unlimited number of years in prison. Frank Page was convicted for the murder of Mrs. Pearl Connell, his partner in conducting the Hotel Surprise, here on the July 6th, last year. It was one of the most cold blooded and brutal murders ever committed in the County: all evidence tended to show that he was the one guilty of the crime, the jury standing ten for conviction of murder in the first degree against two for manslaughter for 28 hours, with the final compromise of second degree murder. Page's conviction was due to the untiring energy of District Attorney Oscar Gibbons. Sheriff Sharp and former District Attorney Reuel A. Laird and meets with the general approval of the people, who all deeply sympathize with the family of the convicted man. Born – At Kelseyville, Cal., May 4, 1927, to Mr. and Mrs. O. H. Hughes, a son – Herbert Gene Hughes. Mrs. Thomas Wylie and children left morning for Klamath Falls, on a visit and to take in the big circus. They were joined at Alturas by Mrs. Frank Kerr and children. William Fraley this week hauled over a boiler, taken from the Alturas Creamery, which will be placed in the Lake City Cheese factory. A larger boiler has been installed in the Alturas Creamery to accommodate the increasing volume of business. CARD OF THANKS We desire to thank all friends and neighbors, for their help during the sickness and death of our father and brother, Mr. Joseph R. Polander. Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Polander, Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Cramton, Mr. and Mrs. Grover Wimer, Mr. and Mrs. James bone and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Vaughn. Last Sunday three girls, Mildred Hawkins, Betty Johnstone and Fay Kennedy, were riding on one horse down Main Street, when the animal became frightened and started to run, throwing the girls to the ground and badly bruising them, though not seriously injuring them. Born – At Klamath Falls, Ore., April 29, 1927, to Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Caldwell, a son, weight 2-pound. – David Denton Caldwell. The baby passed away May 3rd, and the remains were interred in the Linkville cemetery on the 5th. Their many friends here extend sincere sympathy to the bereaved family. Last Saturday, we had the pleasure of meeting George R. Smith and wife of Reno, who were here on their first visit to Surprise and they were highly pleased with the many beautiful scenes presented in the valley. Being an old time printer, he dropped in and gave the Record office the once over. Mr. Smith is postmaster at Reno and is a brother of Leon T. Smith, of Alturas, who with his wife accompanied our Reno visitors on their trip thru Surprise. WEDNESDAY, MAY 25, 1927 Charles Demick was here from Likely this week attending to business matters. Jake Gilcher is finishing up a new invention of a lifeboat that will float on a sea of trouble. James D. Patterson arrived here last week from Oakland and will be here for a time attending to business matters. The Harney County Sheriff was here last Sunday, looking for some fugitive from justice. Sheriff Sharp and Deputy Householder left last week with Frank Page, who will serve a term the State Prison at San Quentin. Mr. and Mrs. Chaucne Darst arrived last week from Sacramento and will remain here, making their home near Lake City. He reports crops looking fine in the lower country. Albert Kimble and daughter, Miss Eunice, of Vya, Nevada, arrived here this week from an extended visit to Kansas. Mr. Kimble reports a very pleasant time and that Kansas had more than her normal share of water this spring. A. L. Page arrived here from Yuba City last week and his many old time friends were glad to see him. He was in an automobile accident near Redding while driving north, with his brother, William Page, but luckily, neither was seriously injured. Frank Hanson, a former resident of this place, but now of Klamath Falls, was here a couple of days during the past week. He is planning as to go to Grants Pass, Oregon and purchase a ranch. ~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Modoc County, California "The Last Frontier" www.rh2o.com/modoc --- Our outgoing mail is checked by Norton AntiVirus.