SURPRISE VALLEY RECORD – CEDARVILLE, MODOC COUNTY, CAL. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 2, 1921 Born – Near Cedarville, Cal., Feb. 25, 1921, Mr. and Mrs. John Benner, a daughter. Born – Near Cedarville, Cal., Feb. 25th, 1921, to Mr. and Mrs. Everett Hill, a son. George Reynolds was over from Alturas last Monday, looking for fat beef cows, but failed to get many. Miss Beth Eachus returned home last week from Red Bluff, where she spent the winter with her grandmother. Lyle Stimers left last week for San Francisco to undergo medical treatment. We sincerely trust that he may be benefited. We understand that C. J. Russel, of Adin has purchased the Patterson Creamery and will take charge at the expiration of Mr. Chism’s lease. Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Lighty, who have been basking in the sunshine of the sunny south near Whittier for the past year or so, returned home last Monday. Mrs. Mary Hansen, who has been visiting her daughter, Mrs. B. E. Warren at Long Beach, returned home last week and was met at Alturas by her son, Chris, who accompanied her home. Married – At San Jose, Cal., Feb. 15, Miss Lillian Brown to Mr. John Foster Denham, both of San Francisco. The bride is a sister of Mrs. H. Simson, of this place, and was formerly a resident of this valley. The Record extends congratulations. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9, 1921 Walter Johnstone and wife left last week for Reno, where Walter will undergo an operation. Mr. Groby is reported quite ill. His ailment is a general decline due to old age, being 86 years old. Another lot of jackass brandy or home brew arrived in town last Saturday evening and judging from the “in’ard substance” scattered around the soft drink emporium Sunday morning, the b’hoys must have had a real pleasant time on that night. The Boy Scouts went down to Eagleville last Saturday evening and pulled off their entertainment to a good sized and appreciative audience. Messrs. B. B. Robinson, Robt. McCulley, Al Baty, E. R. Boston, and Victor Rinehart donated the use of their cars to the Boy Scouts and took them down free of charge. The boys are taking great interest in scout work and they should meet with encouragement. HENRY STINER DIES SUDDENLY Henry Stiner, one of the old pioneer residents of this valley, died suddenly at his home near Eagleville yesterday morning, death being due to heart disease, of which he had long been a sufferer. Yesterday morning he went about his work in the usual manner, and later on was found dead near the barn. He leaves a wife and four children, Arthur and Jesse Stiner, of this valley and Jay Stiner, of Lindsay, and Miss Ina Stiner, of Porterville, and a sister and brother, Mrs. Alice Hironymous and Albert Stiner of this place, to mourn his loss. The Record extends deepest sympathy to these friends in their sad bereavement. His obituary will appear in our next issue. Born – Near Cedarville, Cal., March 5, 1921, to Mr, and Mrs. Earl Benner, a daughter. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 16, 1921 Wm. Dunham of Fort Bidwell was operated on at Dr. Coates’ Sanitarium here last Saturday for appendicitis by Dr. Kennedy, and is getting along nicely. Married – at the home of the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Dyke, near Cedarville, Cal., March 13, 1921, Miss Dora Dyke to James Benner. Congratulations and best wishes for a long and happy wedded life. Miss Ina Stiner, for years a prominent teacher of Porterville and Dr Jay Stiner of Lindsay arrived here last Friday to attend the funeral of their father, Henry Stiner, whose sudden death was reported in last week’s issue. They returned to their respective homes last Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Cummins left last week for Reno, where they went to have Mrs. Cummins’ tonsils removed. A wire was received here Monday stating that the operation had been performed and she was getting along nicely. CARD OF THANKS –We desire to express as much as words can, our thanks to the many kind friends and neighbors whose loving deeds and sympathetic words have helped us in our bereavement. Mrs. Jessie Stiner and family Joe Wilson was thrown from a horse at the High School yesterday, the result being a bad gash across the forehead, which necessitated several stitches to draw the wound together. Dr. Kennedy attended him and he is getting along nicely. Al Howe and wife and Shirrel Wilson returned from Berkeley several days ago, where they had been to take the Pasteur treatment as a precaution against rabies, and they are feeling fine. The next day after they got home, Al killed another rabid coyote. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 23, 1921 OBITUARY The death of Henry Stiner marks the passing of one of the old landmarks of Surprise Valley. One by one, the old timers are passing to the great beyond. He came to this country in the early seventies, when the unmeasured and complicated problem incident to the settling of a new country called for stalwart men, men who had vision and faith in the future. By hard labor and many sacrifices, Henry Stiner succeeded in accomplishing that, which is the ambition of all men, by making for himself a home, rearing a family that loves him and cherishes in his memory. He was a devoted father and husband, neighborly and obliging, as well as hospitable to everybody. He was of quiet and unassuming nature, possessing the highest sense of home, and with all a hard worker. The writer has many times enjoyed the hospitality of the Stiner home and the genial fellowship of the family. He was constant in his friendship and courageous in his convictions. “His life flows on a peaceful river of mirrored deeds that shows the way of righteous living, the art of doing well.” Henry Stiner was born May 28, 1848, at Cardington, Ohio. When seven years old he came to California with his parents, by way of Isthmus of Panama. They located 15 miles west of Marysville at what is known as Stiners Bend. They moved in 1864 to Sierra Valley in Plumas County, bringing their dairy from the Sacramento Valley. In 1871, he brought his stock cattle to Surprise Valley. He lived for a short period in Reno. In 1883, he permanently located in Surprise and has lived at Owl Creek for nearly 40 years. On March 9, 1874, he married Miss Jessie Helen Wing, at LaPorte, Plumas County. He died Mar. 8, 1921, one day before the 47 anniversary of their wedding. They had five children. The second son, Henry Mead, died in 1900, and of the other four, two Arthur W. and Jesse W. live near Cedarville, Dr. J. O. Stiner lives at Stathmore, in Tulare, County, California, and the only daughter, Ina, is a teacher in the High School of Porterville, Tulare County. He has one brother, Albert Stiner and one sister, Mrs. Alice Hironymous, who lices near Cedarville. He has been a member of the Methodist Church of Eagleville since 1908. His funeral was held from the church at Eagleville, Friday march 11th and was very largely attended. Born – near Cedarville, Cal., March 20, 1921, to the wife of John Conklin, a son. Born – At Lake City, March 18, 1921, to the wife of Harvey Darst, a daughter. Mrs. R. h. Stanley and daughter left last week for Westwood, where the latter will enter the hospital for the removal of her tonsils. The operation was performed Monday and she is getting along nicely. Born – In Cedarville, March 18, 1921, to the wife of Thomas Meredith, a son. (Tom says the first act of the new arrival was to holler for Harding. That assertion may be all right, for while the mother and babe are getting along nicely, Tom is only hitting the earth here and there, and any statements he may make just now needs to be taken with a whole sack full of salt. However, he may get back to normal in a week or two). WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 1921 Mrs. L. N. Past left last week for Berkeley, where she will visit her mother, Mrs. J. H. Bonner, for a time. Born – At Lakeview, Oregon, March 28, 1921, to Mr. and Mrs. F. A. Ash, of Fort Bidwell, a son. Congratulations. Born – near Eagleville, March 24, 1921, to the wife of Glenn Hill, two boys – twins. Looks like Glenn’s getting a little bit extravagant. Pete Laregory returned here last week from Reno, where he spent the winter. The libel case of Miller vs. Armstrong at Alturas last week resulted in a verdict for Miller. ________________________________ Please reply to: Billie Reynolds r3346@dcsi.net Kicked off Roots Web Again!!! ________________________________________________________________ The best thing to hit the Internet in years - Juno SpeedBand! Surf the Web up to FIVE TIMES FASTER! Only $14.95/ month - visit www.juno.com to sign up today!

SURPRISE VALLEY RECORD – CEDARVILLE, MODOC COUNTY, CAL. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 1921 Born – In Cedarville, cal., Feb. 2, 1921, to the wife of A. R. Johnstone, a boy, weight 10 œ pounds. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 1921 Charles Wilson underwent a surgical operation last week at Dr. Coates’ Sanitarium, and is getting along as well as could be expected. Ellis Adams left last week for Reno for medical treatments for his side and back for injuries received by one of the big guns he handled. We hoped he will receive relief. Mrs. Frank Kerr has purchased Miss Gay Delmas’ Millinery business and will conduct the same in the future. Read her announcement else where in today’s paper. Edwin S. Pickard, editor of the Adin Argus, and Mrs. Martha A. Auble were married on the 6th inst. The Record extends hearty congratulations to the newly wedded couple and wishes them all possible happiness. W. A. Johnstone and S. A. Johnstone have both been seriously ill at the home here of the former, but at this writing, both are reported slightly better. S. A. Johnstone was stricken with a paralytic stroke and was brought up from Eagleville last week. Walter’s illness was brought on by acute stomach trouble. Their many friends sincerely hope to hear of their speedy recovery. ________________________________ Please reply to: Billie Reynolds r3346@dcsi.net Kicked off Roots Web Again!!! ________________________________________________________________ The best thing to hit the Internet in years - Juno SpeedBand! Surf the Web up to FIVE TIMES FASTER! Only $14.95/ month - visit www.juno.com to sign up today!

SURPRISE VALLEY RECORD – CEDARVILLE, MODOC COUNTY, CAL. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 5, 1921 SIXTIETH ANNIVERSARY Mr. and Mrs. Peter Peterson were the guests of honor at an informal reception this afternoon, when their daughters, Mrs. E. P. Lowell and Mrs. D. P. Browne entertained in honor of their sixtieth Anniversary. The home of Mrs. Lowell on Oxford Street was the setting for the event and many of the old time friends called during the afternoon to offer congratulations to the pioneer couple. Mr. and Mrs. Peterson have seven children and twenty-six grand children and five great grand children. Harry H. Peterson, Edward G. Peterson and Alvaro E. Peterson, all reside in Modoc County on the farm which, was taken as a homestead by Peterson when he and his wife crossed the plains in 1862. Charles Peterson, another son lives in Ontario, Oregon, and Mrs. W. W. Cardwell, a daughter resides at Roseburg, Oregon. The couple have spent the winters in this city for the past eighteen years, returning in the summer to their farm near Fort Bidwell. MARRIED Miss Mertie E. Godfrey formerly of this place was married to Chester R. Link at Vancouver, Washington, December 23, 1920. The bride is the eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Godfrey, of Bidwell, and the groom is a young farmer of that section, who is taking a course in the Oregon Agricultural College, from which he will graduate in June when the young couple will make their home on his farm at Goble, Oregon. Her many friends here wish her happiness and prosperity. Frank Addington is suffering from a severe attack of muscular rheumatism. Born – Near Lake City, Cal., Dec. 31, 1920, to the wife of Norman Jones, a daughter. Uncle Dave Musselman left Monday on a trip to the Sacramento Valley and other places and will probably spend the winter there. Jesse Strotts returned Monday from Livermore, where he went to attend the funeral of Mrs. Bethel Tuttle, whose death was recorded in last week’s issue. We understand that six cars ran off the track near Ravendale some days ago and killed a number of cattle belonging to Mr. McNamara, who was shipping them from Goose Lake Valley. A young man named Stribling or something like that was shot in the leg this week, but when, by whom, what for or how, he refused to explain. Dr. Kennedy was sent for and went up to Lawrence Parman’s place, near Lake City, where he was and treated the wound. Last Monday evening a large number of friends of Mr. and Mrs. Everett Wilson assembled at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Grant Adams and tendered the newly wedded couple a charivari party to wish them a happy and prosperous journey thru life. About fifty were present and a splendid time was had. A Kitchen Shower was given to the young couple and a most delightful time was had. Mr. and Mrs. Wilson are now residents of Alturas. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 12, 1921 When a Cedarville man tells his wife she looks just as well in cotton stockings as silk, you can bet the honeymoon is over. The mysterious shooting of young Stribling, mentioned in last week’s record, is still unexplained, but it is said that he was hunting deer out of season. Well, it may be, but our ouiji board ain’t working just now, so we don’t know. B. B. Robinson received a wire last Saturday stating that Mrs. George L. Matthews had passed away at Oakland the previous day. Mrs. Matthews was for years a resident of this place and her many friends deeply regret to hear of her death, extended sincere sympathy to the bereaved husband, George L. Matthews and daughter, Mrs. Dan Robinson and son Marvin l. Matthews. Married – At the residence of the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Watson, near the Cottonwood Ranch, January 9, 1921, William H. Ronney, of Bieber to Miss May Eunice Watson, Rev. Voce, officiating. Only the family and a few intimate friends were present and after the ceremony all partook of a splendid dinner. The young couple will make their home at Bieber, where the best wishes of their many friends follow them. Dolled up – the test of her sweetness and beauty is how she looks in a gingham dress about the house – and don’t forget that’s how you have to take her most of the time after the wedding. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 19, 1921 Never ignore advice, even from a fool. Remember that Jim Butler discovered the Tonopah mines by following a jackass. Alfred Sweet and wife expect to leave here tomorrow for a visit through the southern part of the State and will be absent a couple or three weeks. The Plaindealer reports that Charley White, ex-foreman of the Leland ranch lit out for parts unknown, leaving a big batch of unpaid bills behind him. Pass him along. Married – At the residence of Judge and Mrs. S. C. Hayes, January 15, 1921, Mrs. Sarah Methvin to Henry Koch, Judge Hayes officiating. The Record extends congratulations to the newly wedded couple. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 26, 1921 WHAT IS IT? A strange story comes from the Davis Creek section regarding a volcanic eruption, which should have occurred last Thursday evening if the Examiner’s information is correct. It is said that several families, including that of W. P. Heryford were aroused from what should have been their peaceful slumbers about nine o’clock in the evening by low rumbling sounds. The sounds were so startling that they jumped from their beds and looked out to see what was the matter. They were startled to see on the opposite side of the lake what appeared to be a house on fire. However, occasional rumbling noises were heard and from what appeared to be the burning building sheets of flame mounted high in the sky would be sent forth. Owing to the darkness, it was impossible to locate the flames, and probably they were much more distant than they seemed. Rumor as to small volcanic eruptions int hat section in Modoc county have been rife for some time, and it is possible that some long distant volcano has broken out. The country in which the flames are said to have been seen is generally known as the lava beds and extends as far west, as Tule Lake in Klamath County. There are only a few families residing on the west side of the lake and none in the lava beds and hence it is not strange that further reports of the phenomenon have not been received of it, if it really occurred. Gerald Johnson returned last Monday from an extended visit to the lower country, and while in San Francisco, he had his tonsils removed and is getting along fine. Will Miller of Alturas is in Round Valley and wrestling with a case of scarlet fever says the Plaindealer. ________________________________ Please reply to: Billie Reynolds r3346@dcsi.net Kicked off Roots Web Again!!! ________________________________________________________________ The best thing to hit the Internet in years - Juno SpeedBand! Surf the Web up to FIVE TIMES FASTER! Only $14.95/ month - visit www.juno.com to sign up today!

SURPRISE VALLEY RECORD – CEDARVILLE, MODOC COUNTY, CAL. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 7, 1920 Robert turner leaves today for San Francisco to have his eyes treated. He was accompanied by Loyd Coates, who is returning to the University, after spending his holiday vacation at home. Mr. and Mrs. Fred nelson and son, Saturday departed for Lakeview. Mrs. Nelson will receive medical treatment there for a while prior to their return to their home at Grandview, Idaho. Oliver Ghrist arrived in Fort Bidwell from Fredonia, Kansas Saturday to visit his brother, E. L. Ghrist of this place. Oliver was formerly a resident Fort Bidwell, but has been residing in Kansas for the past year and half. Lyle Stimers, who that was reported critically ill last week is now on the road to recovery, we are glad to state. While women are taking the place of men in many lines of endeavor, no woman has a vocabulary suitable for driving mules. Mrs. Emma Kuhl left last week for San Francisco to undergo medical treatment for cancer. Her son Jimmie accompanied her. In the East and at several places in this State, wood alcohol caused the death of many, and also causing numerous cases of paralysis and blindness. A letter from C. B. Towle, who for years conducted an abstract bureau at Alturas, states that owing to his health, he will not return to Modoc. He is now with his son at San Rafael. Edward and Ralph House of Fruitland, Wash., Mrs. George Hanks, of Elko, Nevada, and John House, of Maxwell, Cal., arrived here last week to attend the funeral of their mother, Mrs. Daniel House, which took place last Saturday afternoon, her remains being laid to rest in the Odd Fellows’ cemetery. Card of Thanks We desire to hereby express our thanks to those who so kindly assisted us during the late illness and death of our beloved wife and mother. Daniel House and Family Cal Eubanks, a pioneer salesman and probably one of the best-known knights of the grip in the north, died at his home in San Francisco on the 17th of December. His host of friends deeply regret to learn of his death. G. F. Stiner, father of George Stiner, of Lake City, died at the place last Sunday, aged 72 years. He had been in ill health for some time. The record regrets his death and extends sympathy to the bereaved ones. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 14, 1920 OBITUARY Frederick Stiner was born in Switzerland, December 27, 1841 and died January 4, 1920 at the home of his son, George Stiner near Lake City at the ripe age of 78 years and 8 days. When two years old he moved from Switzerland to Illinois with his parents, where he was married to Miss Sarah White, January 27, 1870. To this union were born six children, two died in infancy, four are still living. George Stiner, of Lake City, Ernest of Idaho, Mrs. Luetta Blunt, of Fandango Valley and Mrs. Daisy Galloway of Illinois. Mr. and Mrs. Stiner moved to Idaho with part of their family in 1909, where they lived until May 1919 when they moved to Lake City and lived until the time of his death. Besides relatives, he leaves a host of friends in Idaho and at this place, who will mourn his death. Mr. and Mrs. Stiner soon would have celebrated their golden had he lived. Although he had not been well since his coming here, his last illness was short and he passed to the great beyond almost without a struggle. He was laid to rest in the Lake City cemetery. The services were conducted from the Baptist Church by Elder W. A. Heard. The relatives have the sympathy of the entire community in their sad bereavement. CARD OF THANKS We desire to extend our thanks to those who so kindly assisted us during the late illness and death of our husband and father, Frederick Stiner. Mrs. Sarah F. Stiner George Stiner and family Mrs. Luetta Blunt Mrs. C. O’Leary is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Joe Allen, near Eagleville. Mrs. M. McConnaughy Friday departed for Oakland, where she will enjoy and extended visit with her daughter, Mrs. Nina Dewey. F. A. Ash autoed to Alturas Friday where he met his wife and little daughter, Fern, who have been with Mrs. Ash’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. P. Sessions, at Berkeley, for some time past. Lloyd Hickerson spent a few days in town at the home of his brother, A. L. Hickerson. Lloyd and family recently returned from below where his little daughter has been receiving medical treatment. Lloyd has been suffering from inflammatory rheumatism for the past two months but after having spent three weeks at Wilbur Hot Springs, is greatly improved. Miss Marie Street is reported quite ill this week. Prof. Wandling is undergoing a siege of mumps this week. Born – Near Cedarville, Cal., January 9, 1920, to the wife of Lee Heryford, a son Last Friday, Everett Hill accidentally cut an artery in the palm of his left hand, which bled profusely before proper medical treatment was had. The census enumerator for Cedarville Township is Theodore A. Bistrup; for Dewey Township, Miss Ethel Powers; for Lake City township, J. C. Bachtel; for Bidwell township, Mrs. Lucille A. Munroe. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 21, 1920 WILLIAM T. CRESSLER ANSWERS LAST SUMMONS The people of this community, was inexpressibly shocked las Saturday morning to learn that William T. Cressler had passed away. The previous day he had been around attending to his customary duties and until late Friday night seemed to be in good spirits and usual health. About 7 o’clock on Saturday morning, Mr. Robinson went into his room to build a fire, and noting the silence of the room he stepped over to the bed and found Mr. Cressler lying there, dead. From all indications he had gone to bed as usual and dropped off to a peaceful sleep and had passed from that into eternal sleep from which there will be no awakening until the resurrection morn. His remains were laid to rest in the Masonic Cemetery at 2 o’clock, Tuesday afternoon, the funeral services being conducted from the M. E. Church and under the auspices of Surprise valley lodge, No. 235, F. and A. M., of which Lodge he was a highly honored member and of which he was a charter member. A large number of Masonic brethren and others were present from Lakeview, Alturas, Bidwell and all parts of the valley to pay their last tribute of respect to their old friend and neighbor. William T. Cressler was a remarkable man in many ways, and his life work is so interwoven in the history of Surprise Valley and Modoc County that his memory will be cherished for years to come. He was rightfully called the father of Modoc County. He was elected to the legislature of 1874 and it was through his unceasing energy that Modoc County was formed from Siskiyou County. In 1868, he came here with his partner, John H. Bonner, started in the mercantile business and later on both merged into the banking business, from which Mr. Cressler retired about 1900 and has since then devoted his time to caring for his large stock and agricultural interests in Nevada, Oregon and this valley. He was a careful and conservative business man and always alive to the best interest of the community and was always willing to help and support any measure of merit presented to him and while adhering to strict business principles, his humane nature caused him to assist many men in the valley over financial ruts. The following obituary was written by Rev. F. C. Nelson: William T. Cressler was born in Shippingburg, Penn., in April 23, 1836. He was the youngest son of Joseph and Sophia Cressler. His father was a well-to-do farmer and gave his son a liberal education. His plans for a college education were interrupted by reverses in his father’s fortune. He then came to an uncle in Iowa at the age of nineteen. Four years later he was admitted to the bar, which reveals his ambition and energy. He was unable to continue the practice of his profession on account of ill health. He then decided to come to California and walked the entire distance except a few miles. The journey was made under considerable hardship and danger from hostile Indians. For seven years, he lived in Red Bluff where he did teaming, taught school and clerked in a store. During this time, he was married to Miss Annie A. Alvord. Two years later in 1867, he came with his young wife to Surprise Valley and with Mr. John H. Bonner, started a store and founded the town of Cedarville. Mr. Cressler has always been a public-spirited citizen, taking an active part in everything pertaining to the welfare of his fellowmen. In 1874, he was elected to the legislature and there secured the organization of Modoc County. He was a staunch advocate of all moral reform. He was especially interested in prohibition and was the chief agent in bringing it into this part of the county. He was a true friend of the church and served it as its efficient treasurer for many years. He was a faithful attendant at the services and rarely was he absent. The last Sunday before his death found him present at both the morning and evening service. When the present church was being built, they ran short of funds because some of the pledges could not be collected. When the situation was explained to him, he said “Check on me until it is finished.” He had a love for applied or practical religion and was constantly watching to see where he might do some kind deed. He was generous in his charities and gave as the Lord had prospered him. He has filled a large place in the life of this community and will be greatly missed by all. He belonged to the Surprise Valley Lodge of the Free and Accepted Masons to which he an honored and faithful member. To his family, he was a kind and affectionate father and a faithful and loving husband. His care and solicitude for his wife became most tender and beautiful as her sufferings and weakness increased. He was happy in the thought that he would soon see her. “I am going below” he said, but his Master said “Come up above” and he obeyed. He passed away as he had often wished to drop off to sleep to awake in eternity’s morning. He slipped away before his loved ones were aware of it, without pain or a distress in the early hours of Saturday morning, Jan. 17, 1920, at the age of 83 years, 8 months and 25 days. Of his eight brothers and four sisters, he is survived by one brother and two sisters, living in Virginia and Pennsylvania. He is also survived by his loving wife, now at Whittier, Calif., a son, Samuel, of Lakeview, Oregon, and a daughter, Mrs. Nellie Mae Robinson, of this place, and two grandchildren, Cressler and Paul Robinson. “God’s finger touched him and he slept.” We do not say “Goodbye,” but “Goodnight” for we shall see him in the morning. Lyle Stimer and wife left this week for Los Angeles for the benefit of his health. Wm. Rinehart returned here last Saturday from Reno, where he went for medical treatment, and is very much improved. Mrs. J. H. Bonner arrived here last Monday evening to attend the funeral of W. T. Cressler and will visit here for a short time before returning to Berkeley. S. O. Cressler and wife arrived here last Saturday, called by the sudden death of Wm. T. Cressler. They have many friends here who are always glad to meet them. Word was received here last week of the death of Joseph Weber, at Seattle few days ago. He was one of the early residents of this place coming here in 1878, and at one time conducted the ranch of Cressler & Bonner, now belonging to Lew McCulley. He was a brother to Jacques Weber and Mrs. E. B. Smalls, of this place. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 28, 1920 OBITUARY Jen Ceni Jenson House was born in Norway, on April 27, 1855, and in ten years she came to lowa and four years later went to Nebraska, where she was married to Daniel House in July 17, 1872. In 1888, she went to Washington and to Modesto in 1911 and came to Cedarville in 1913, where she died December 28, 1919. A brother and sister survive her, Mrs. George Peterson of San Diego and C. A. Jenson, of Tekana, Nebraska. She was the mother of fifteen children, ten of whom are living, as follows; Mrs. Ellie Carpenter, Mrs. James Steel, Edward, Charles and Ralph House, of Fruitland, Washington, John and Dan House and Bertha House of Cedarville, Mrs. George Hanks of Elko, Nevada, Mrs. Bert Croover, of Roslyn, Washington. She had been a faithful member of the Adventist Church since sixteen years of age. She was a good neighbor and friend and was highly esteemed by all who knew her. Born – At Eagleville, Cal., Jan 13, 1920, to the wife of Lloyd Tripp, a daughter. S. O. Cressler and Mrs. B. B. Robinson left last week for Whittier, on a visit to their mother. Mrs. G. L. Matthews arrived here Sunday from Whittier, being called home on account of the critical illness of Donald Robinson. Born – At Porterville, Cal., Jan 26, 1920, to the wife of Arthur Stiner, a daughter. The little one died and at last report the mother was seriously ill. Married – At the Parsonage in Cedarville, January 26, 1920, Rollin W. Buchannan to Miss Emma Gerig, both of Eagleville, Rev. Nelson. The Record extends congratulation to the young married couple. Benjamin F. Warmack, one of the old pioneer residents of this place, died at Chapmantown, California, on the 16th inst. at the age of 79 years. He leaves a wife and several children to mourn his death. His many old friends regret to learn of his death. ________________________________ Please reply to: Billie Reynolds r3346@dcsi.net Kicked off Roots Web Again!!! ________________________________________________________________ The best thing to hit the Internet in years - Juno SpeedBand! Surf the Web up to FIVE TIMES FASTER! Only $14.95/ month - visit www.juno.com to sign up today!

SURPRISE VALLEY RECORD – CEDARVILLE, MODOC COUNTY, CAL. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY, 4, 1920 DEATH OF DERRY T. ROBINSON Derry Thurman Robinson was born in Clifton, South Carolina, in September 19, 1890. At the age of eighteen, he entered the army and served his country as a soldier for eleven years. When the war with Germany was declared he was about to receive his discharge. Realizing his value to his country as a soldier, he immediately re-enlisted and was stationed at Fort Scott, San Francisco. On October 11, 1917, he was sent to Camp Pike, Arkansas, and in three months was sent to France. He was first connected with the Engineers but was afterward transferred to the Motor Transport Corps. He was in the service in France eighteen months. Before he went abroad, he was rugged and strong, but he returned broken down in health, with disease fastened upon him from which he was not able to recover. We delight to honor the boys who fell on the field of battle, a sacrifice for his country and democracy, but no less do we honor comrade Robinson for his life was also a sacrifice for his country and the high ideals for which the war was fought. He was united in marriage to Miss Maude Matthews, in October 10, 1917. Like many other soldiers, he had to leave the following day for a distant camp and then France. He came to Cedarville, October 15, 1919. For a time, he improved rapidly in health but about two weeks ago he began to fail rapidly. He passed away quietly last Friday noon, January 30, 1920. He is survived by his wife, his father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Jacob T. Robinson, seven brothers and three sisters. Derry Robinson was a man of fine Christian faith, and high ideals. He wa a man a person was always glad to meet, refined and joyial. He was a true and patriotic soldier, a loving husband and true friend to all who knew him. The funeral was held from the M. E. Church, Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock, attended by a large number of sympathetic friends. Rev. F. C. Nelson, conducted the services and the remains were laid to rest in the Cedarville cemetery, his fellow comrades acting as pallbearers. The Record extends heartfelt sympathy to the grief stricken young wife, an to his relatives in the East. A DOUBLE WEDDING The marriage of a daughter or a son in a family is of course not an uncommon occurrence, but when the daughter and son decide upon tha same day to be married, and make it a double wedding, that’s different. The parsonage of the Methodist Church was the scene of a double wedding, January 29th, when the Rev. C. E. Irons united in marriage, Ernest E. Cook and Miss Alta M. Franklin and C. E. Kelly and Miss Neva Cook. The Cook family recently came here from Eagleville, while Miss Franklin made her home in Eagleville. Mr. Kelly arrived from Gerlach, Nevada, and will return there with his bride. Mr. and Mrs. R. F. Cook, the parents of Ernest and Miss Neva Cook, accompanied the wedding party to the parsonage, where the vows were exchanged. Miss Franklin upon her arrival here from Eagleville was a guest at the Cook home. Mr and Mrs. Ernest Cook will return to Modoc country to live. Born – near Cedarville, Cal., Feb. 3, 1920, to Mr. and Mrs. Harry Hill, a son F. E. Woodruff was haled before Judge Hayes this week charged with an assault and was fined $10. Glenn Hill and wife recently returned from their old home in South Carolina, where they spent a couple of months visit. They were accompanied home by his brother and wife. Card of Thanks – We desire to extend our sincere thanks to all those who so kindly assisted us during the late illness and death of our beloved husband and son-in-law, Derry T. Robinson. Mrs. Derry T. Robinson Mr. and Mrs. G. L. Matthews The remains of Mrs. William Richardson were brought to Eagleville last Saturday from Biggs and were laid to rest Sunday beside those of her husband, the services being conducted under the auspices of the Eastern Star Chapter of which she was a member. Glenn Hill’s brother and wife are here from South Carolina, and would like to get a job. He is willing to do almost any kind of work and his wife is a good cook and housekeeper. Anyone having a position for man and wife call on or write to Glenn Hill, Eagleville, Cal. Scott Butler, the Constable at Gerlach, was bitten by a rabid coyote one day last week and is now in Reno taking treatment for it. Some weeks ago a mad coyote bit stock and dogs belonging to M. E. Normile of this valley, and from other places comes rumors of coyotes biting dog and stock. It will be well to keep a sharp lookout on all dogs, as there is danger of some of them being afflicted with rabies. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY, 11, 1920 We understand that Noel Heard has sold his place near Lake City to Will Jacobs and purchased Mrs. Gussie Shirk’s place and the Guy Wimer has purchased the Fred Strieg store and property at lake City. Mrs. Gussie Shirk moved to Cedarville last week and is occupying the Fritz residence on High Street. John Wall, one of the old pioneer residents of Bidwell and at one time Supervisor of that district, died at Alturas last week and his remains were brought to Bidwell Monday and interred in the cemetery there. Miss Cassie Johnstone received a telegram from Mrs. Merville Lamb, of San Francisco Monday stating that Miss Gladys Chapman had died at Stockton on the 8th inst. No details of her death were given. Miss Chapman was a graduate of the High School here and for the last two years has been teaching school at Fresno. The case of Miller vs Stiner came up before Judge Hayes and the jury found verdict in favor of the defendant Stiner. L. N. Pabst was attorney for Mr. Stiner. The suit was brought to enforce contract with a minor regarding the sale of an enlarged picture. This reminds us, that better rates and satisfaction cam be had from local dealers than from traveling salesmen, who, as a rule are out for the almighty dollar. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 1920 Mrs. Kate Street, nee Lester, last week resigned her position as Cashier in the Surprise Valley Bank, with which she has been associated for the past 12 or 14 years. Mrs. Street is a marvel of efficiency and accuracy in the banking business and her many friends will miss her greatly from her long accustomed place. Week before last Mrs. Wm. Hatfield, of Forty-nine District, went to Alturas to meet little Betty Ewell, whom Mr. and Mrs. Hatfield have taken to raise and given a home. She is an orphan seven years old, and made the trip from Arcata alone. She is a bright and lovable child and seems happy and contented in her new home. Ranger Ben Johnson, who has been at Alturas for the past month, recently met with an accident which resulted in a broken rib. He will be detained at the Supervisor’s headquarters at that place for a couple of weeks longer before coming back to his district, and any mail relative to Forest business will reach him at that place, care of Forest Supervisor. (No, Ben didn’t receive his injury in a “scrap,” as some one will be ready to announce.) DEATHS FROM DIPHTHERIA Last week two fatal cases of diphtheria occurred in the family of Frank Burns, about seven miles south of town, which caused the death of Alva and Pearl Wortman, aged 10 and 12 years, respectively. They were the children of Mrs. Frank Burns. The little boy was attending the Cottonwood school and was taken sick while at school Wednesday afternoon and died Thursday afternoon and the little girl was taken sick on Thursday and died Saturday. A good many were exposed to the disease, but as yet no new cases have been reported and it is to be hoped that none will be. A strict quarantine has been established at a number of houses and precaution against its spreading have been taken, which it is sincerely hoped will effectually stamp out the dreaded disease. Mrs. Lee Leonard and children came in from Leadville last Friday on a visit to her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Strotts. Mrs. W. A. Hussa received word last week that her brother, Frank Donnelly of San Rafael, had died and she at once left for that place. Mrs. B. B. Robinson returned yesterday from Whittier, where she had been visiting her mother, Mrs. Cressler, and reports her dong fairly will. The hearing of the Peck case before the Superior Court at Alturas has been postponed until April 5th, owing to the flu epidemic that is prevalent there. Mt. Lassen is reported to be in eruption again and had a couple of spasms last week. Beats the band how silent Mexico and Mt. Lassen were during the Worlds war. James Porter of Parker Creek was married to Miss Catherine Collins of Oakland on the 9th inst. The Record extends congratulations to the newly wedded pair. The will of Wm. T. Cressler was probated yesterday and S. O. Cressler and Mrs. Nellie Robinson were appointed Executors of the Estate. The estate in California, located in Surprise, was appraised at $200,000. Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Caldwell arrived home from San Francisco last week after an extended stay. While below Mr. Caldwell was taken ill and for several days his life was despaired of, but he is now feeling fine and, Mrs. Caldwell is also improved in health. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 1920 Chas Norton was thrown from a horse while near Deephole one day last week and his head badly injured. He was brought here for medical treatment and is getting along nicely. Marion Fisher and George Syron, two prominent stockmen of Warner Valley, died at 12-Mile Creek last Sunday from the flu, their deaths being only a few hours apart. They were highly respected and their many friends deeply regret their deaths. A FATAL ACCIDENT A tragedy occurred near here yesterday morning, which resulted in the death of Chester, the 16-year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Robinson, of this valley. The accident occurred near the Kuhl place. O. W. Roberts and Joseph Fitchett had hooked the team up to the wagon and started for work in the mountains and were sitting on the seat and the boy, Chester was standing behind the seat in the wagon holding a shotgun. There was a hole in the bed of the wagon and the gun slipped through, the hammer either was jammed against the floor of the wagon as it fell, or was jerked back through the hole, which discharged the gun, the charge entering the boy’s right breast. He exclaimed, “I am shot,” and fell dead. An inquest was held and the remains of the unfortunate boy will be buried tomorrow in the Cedarville cemetery. The Record extends sympathy to the parents in their sad bereavement. WEDDING BELLS Redding, Shasta County, Feb. 17, 1820 – At the Methodist parsonage yesterday afternoon, Miss Catherine Prehm of Sacrament and Klamath Falls, Ore., became the bride of Charles Terry of Colusa County. The couple departed on Tuesday on a motor trip to the Terry Farms in Modoc County, where the honeymoon is to be spent. The Terry Farms are three Surprise Valley ranches neat Cedarville recently purchased by the groom. The bride is well known in newspaper circles on the Coast, and for 8 years published the Klamath Record. The groom has resided in Colusa County, the last two years being engaged in farming in that vicinity. The Record extends hearty congratulations and we are pleased to welcome them to our midst and wish them unbounded happiness and success. Mrs. Grant Adams and children Elma and Lorin, are reported on the sick list this week. Born – In Cedarville, Cal., Feb. 21st, 1920, to Mr. and Mrs. Thos. D. Jones, a daughter. Mother and daughter are doing nicely. Word was received here last week that Lou Sessions, for many years a resident of Fort Bidwell had died at Fly Nevada. His many friends regret to hear of his death. ________________________________ Please reply to: Billie Reynolds r3346@dcsi.net Kicked off Roots Web Again!!! ________________________________________________________________ The best thing to hit the Internet in years - Juno SpeedBand! Surf the Web up to FIVE TIMES FASTER! Only $14.95/ month - visit www.juno.com to sign up today!

SURPRISE VALLEY RECORD – CEDARVILLE, MODOC COUNTY, CAL. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 10, 1920 Along with a number of other diseases had here this winter a great many children have been suffering with a disease that affects the eyes, and for want of a better name it is called “pinkeye.” It is not serious, however. Mrs. Thos Wentzell is reported quite ill this week. MRS. THOMPSON PASSES AWAY It was with deep regret that the sad news of the death of Mrs. Wm Thompson, editor of the Alturas new Era, was received here last Sunday morning. We understand that she was ill but a few days and her death was caused by the flu. She was buried at Alturas last Monday afternoon, the funeral being largely attended by her many friends. She was a noble woman, one of the old school, the kind that makes home a happy haven and sheds light and cheerfulness to all who came in contact with her. We, with many friends, extend heartfelt sympathy to our old friend in his sad and irreparable loss. THE REAPER In Denver, Colorado, Feb. 16, 1920, Mrs. Lucinda Weaver aged 90 years, 4 months and 25 days. Lucinda Copeland was born Sept. 22, 1829 at Knoxville, Tennessee. When five years old she moved with her parents to Hillsboro, Illinois. She was married to Joseph H. Weaver, in 1848. She was the mother of none children, five of whom are still living, Mrs. Minnie Warrick and William S. Weaver, of Denver, Colorado, Edward E. Weaver of Cottonwood, Arizona, Mrs. Dora Williams of Ogden, Utah and Mrs. Emma W. Rice of Fort Bidwell, Cal. A noble Christian mother has finished her work and gone to rest after a long and useful life but her work will long be remembered in her home, at Church and wherever she could aid those in sorrow or trouble. Died – In Chico, California, on Jan. 26, 1920, Mrs. Elizabeth J. Fairman aged 79 years, 7 months and 14 days. Elizabeth Copeland was born in Illinois, June 12, 1840 and was married to Thoor Fairman in 1860 and crossed the plains in 1861 and settled at Red Bluff. She was the mother of five children all of whom survive her. Mrs. Fairman spent one summer with her niece and Nephew, Eli Rice and wife a few years ago and won many warm friends at Bidwell. She was a noble Christian woman. James Negley, mail contractor for the Alturas-Cedarville route, is reported quite ill with the flu this week. We hope to hear of his speedy recovery. The ravage of the flu have been more general and fatal than has been given out. In Big Valley, it is said that more than 200 Indians have died from the flu the past three weeks. We understand that Miss Clifford, who was arrested and tried for setting fire to Elmer hill’s house in the upper end of Long Valley a week ago, was discharged from custody, as evidence was lacking. Frank Chopping of Eagleville was up last Wednesday and made us a pleasant social visit. He recently came from Fallon and purchased a ranch near Eagleville from James Patterson. Mr. Chopping is a genial gentleman to meet and we believe will be a good addition to the community. Lafayette Dodge, an old resident of this valley, died from Bright’s disease at his home here last Thursday, after an illness of several months’ duration. For many years he was with the Peterson Cattle Company but owing to ill health, he retired and was unable to do anything the past year. A letter from E. B. Smalls says that he is doing nicely down in Oakland, but says that with the exception of bread, living down there is more expensive than up here. He said his return would be governed by the weather and judging from the way he described the weather down there, we would not be surprised to see him home in a short time. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 17, 1920 DEATH OR SUICIDE Harry Cook received a telegram from Winnemucca on the 9th inst. stating that John Ovhandeguy, his head camp tender had been found dead in bed. A dispatch on the same day to the San Francisco stated that the man had committed suicide by cutting his throat from ear to ear and the body was found under a porch near the depot. The man was sick when he left here and had been sick since last fall, and if the report to the Bulletin be true it is probable that he became despondent and made up his mind to end it all. He was a Basque. GEN. CANBY’S FRIEND DEAD Mrs. Toby Riddle Winema, in the Modoc tongue descendent of a long ine of Modoc Chieftains, is dead at the Klamath reservation. She was official interpreter of the Government during the Modoc rebellion and was at the conference on April 11, 1873, when General E. R. S. Canby and Dr. Thomas were treacherously slain by Captain Jack, the Modoc leader. It was against the counsel of Winema and her white husband, Frank Riddle that the Americans consented to the conference. Although a cousin of Captain Jack, Winema was loyal to the whites, and for many years has received a pension from the government for her war service. She is survived by one son, Jeff Riddle, author of the Indian History of Modoc war. Born – Near Cedarville, Cal., March 10, 1920, to the wife of Ed Connelly, a girl Born – In Cedarville, Cal., February 19, 1920, to the wife of Joseph Prior, a daughter William Cockrell, one of Eaglevilles hustling young farmers and stockmen was up yesterday attending to business matters. Mrs. John Harriman of Long Valley was taken seriously ill one day last week and was brought to Cedarville for medical treatment, and we understand that she is improving. Hugh McManus, one of the pioneer residents of Bidwell, died last week and was buried Saturday. He was highly respected by all his friends, who tender their sympathy to the bereaved ones. Card of Thanks – We desire to express our sincere thanks to the people for their kindness and favors conferred upon us following the misfortune in the loss of our home. Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Hill The trial of S. A. Jetmore, charged with driving an automobile while drunk and being responsible for the death of Capt. Brown, commenced in the Superior Court last Monday, and quite a number of witnesses and jurors left for the county seat last Saturday and Sunday. A shower party was tendered for Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Hill at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. A. K. Sweet, on the evening of March 6th and they were the recipients of many useful household articles, They having recently lost everything in the fire that consumed their home. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 24, 1920 MRS. HENRY KOBER III Mrs. Vinnie Kafader of Bidwell returned from below the first of the week. She says that Mrs. Kober, wife of henry Kober is in the hospital and is in a serious condition. She is strengthened and her system built up preparatory to an operation the success of which alone will save her life. Mrs. Kafader’s son, taken below for expert surgical treatment, is still in a hospital, but is much improved and will shortly be released. Born – Near Eagleville, Cal., March 18th, to the wife of Sylvester Allen, a daughter Henry Simson arrived home from the lower country last week, where he went for medical treatment and is somewhat improved in health. The case of Jetmore, tried in the Superior Court at Alturas last week resulted in acquittal, as there was no evidence to warrant a conviction. Ben Dollarhide got his finger mixed up with the planer in John Sharp’s blacksmith shop one day last week, with the result that the end of it was amputated. Born – At the Sanitarium here, March 19, 1920, to the wife of John Harriman, a daughter. The little one passed away shortly after its birth, and was buried last Saturday. Our sympathy is extended to Mr. and Mrs. Harriman in their bereavement. A letter from H. C. Lighty last week states that he is at Whittier and is very much improved in health and will remain down there this summer. He says that he has been working at carpenter work almost ever day since he has been there. We are glad to hear of their welfare. We understand that D. S. Denehy contemplates visiting the scene of his boyhood days this spring. It has been years since he crossed the ocean to America and no doubt the old place will not seem the same to him, but he will no doubt enjoy a well earned vacation and we wish him a pleasant trip and safe return. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 31, 1920 MEASLES EPIDEMIC SPREAD Last week the prevalence of measles came near depoplulating the grammar school, as 58 of the 96 pupils were absent and wrestling with that disease. That shows how a disease will become circulated when there is no effort made to check it. We understand that the party that brought the disease here said that he would scatter it well, and he certainly did a good job, as but few families have so far escaped. Mrs. A. L. Baty is reported ill with pneumonia this week. A letter from W. A Brown informs us that he is now located at Madeline. A. L. Page has been confines to his home the past two weeks by illness, but is now getting better. Dr. Gibson of Alturas was called here last Saturday to treat Miss Marie Street, who has been suffering with rheumatism for the past several months. We understand that her condition is slightly improved since the Dr. was over. Jim Tahem came in from the East this week and reports things loking well out that way. He says that Jim Yow, well known here and for many years, chef of what was then known as the Golden Eagle Hotel, is still at Quinn River crossing and is doing well. Last Saturday seemed to be moving day in Cedarville. Grant Adams moved into the Day residence occupied by M. Stimer, and Mr. Stimer moved into the Strotts house, and Mr. Strotts moved into his residence vacated by mr. Adams and all the moving was accomplished with accident. “Are house worker ladies of leisure” ask a woman’s magazine. O’course they are if a woman has nothing to do but to look after a husband and seven children, cook, scrub. Clean house, do the sewing. Wash the dishes. And keep the yard clean, you would call her a lady of leisure, wouldn’t you? ________________________________ Please reply to: Billie Reynolds r3346@dcsi.net Kicked off Roots Web Again!!! ________________________________________________________________ The best thing to hit the Internet in years - Juno SpeedBand! Surf the Web up to FIVE TIMES FASTER! Only $14.95/ month - visit www.juno.com to sign up today!

SURPRISE VALLEY RECORD – CEDARVILLE, MODOC COUNTY, CAL. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 7, 1920 HIGH WIND Last Thursday and Friday this section of the country was visited by one of the hardest windstorms ever experienced here even by the oldest settlers, and several casualties are reported. The chimneys on the house of Mr. Hobbs and Thos. Tierney were blown down, the barn on Mr. Terry’s ranch and the barn on Lem Toney’s ranch were blown down, also the engine house on Smalls Bros. ranch, north of town. At Eagleville the machine shop on the Woodruff ranch, the old Hough house, the blacksmith shop on the Pearly Richardson place, Carrol Baty’s barn and boo Young’s chicken house were blown down and Dr. Kennedy’s book case took an aerial voyage, as did also Andy Hudspeth’s table that was loaded with choice flowers. One wire on the electric power line was broken, causing poor lights for several nights. Mrs. Tierney and daughter, Miss Grace Tierney arrived here from Seattle last Monday and will remain for the summer. Their friends are pleased to see them back again. We understand that Thos. Wentzell is suffering with a severe attack of rheumatism. He and his wife have had more than their share of troubles during the past year and their many friends deeply sympathize with them. A young man by the name of Clifford Higgins stole a horse from the Bear ranch in the lower end of the valley last week and lit out for parts unknown. He was seen going through Likely and it is probable that he will be apprehended in a short time. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 14, 1920 Born – A son to Mr. and Mrs. Earl Daniels, of Walla Walla, April 2, 1920. Miss Ettie Stiner is among the measles patients this week. Mrs. Ramsey, a sister of the Darst Bros., of Lake City, had a serious accident last week. The neck yoke broke causing the team to become frightened. Mrs. Harve Darst jumped and escaped injury. Mrs. Ramsey stayed in until the rig over turned. Her leg was badly bruised and her foot was crushed. Robert Quirk, little son of Mr. and Mrs. Thos Quirk was run over by a roller. The Dr. was called and though no bones were brike the little fellow was badly bruised. Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Polander arrived home last week. They spent the winter in Arizona and Southern California. Mrs. Polander is greatly improved in health. Mr. and Mrs. I. N. Jacobs recently returned from Chico, where they spent the winter with their daughter, Mrs. Lydia Martin. BIG DEAL CONSUMMATED Last week one of the largest deals that has been made here in some time was consummated when Charles Fee and Ernest Fee of Bidwell, and Harry Cook, of this place, purchased from Pete and John Laxague, five thousand acres of land and twelve thousand sheep. The price paid was a quarter of a million dollars and the deal takes in a large area of land that controls a vast range east of Surprise and in the vicinity of 12-Mile Creek, and placing Messrs. Fees and Cook as among the most extensive stockraisers in Modoc County. They have been engaged in the stock business for years and understand the game from a to z and will no doubt make a big success of their new business venture. Born – In Cedarville, Cal., April 7, 1920, to Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hill, a daughter. Born – Cedarville, Cal., at Dr. Coates’ Sanitarium, April 11, 1920, to Mr. and Mrs. Robert T. Turner, a daughter. Born – In Cedarville, Cal., April 7, 1920, to Mr. and Mrs. Peter Sansinena, a son. Born – Cedarville, Cal., at Dr. Coates’ Sanitarium, April 7, 1920, to Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Caldwell, a daughter. Frank Sapp expects to leave here in a few days for the lower country and expects to spend the summer in the Feather River country, looking for the mother lode which he says exists there. We sure hope that he finds it. Mr. Niles of Lake City was down attending the creamery meeting last Saturday. He recently returned from the lower country, where he has been for medical treatment for rheumatism and wile improved some, he is not free from that affliction, but we hope to hear of his complete recovery in short time. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 21, 1920 Born – At Lake City, Cal., April 18, 1920, to the wife of H. E. McDaniels, a daughter. Born – Near Lake City, Cal., April 16, 1920, to the wife of Elmer McCulley, a son. Born – Near Eagleville, Cal., April 14, 1920, to the wife of E. C. Coonse, a daughter. Oscar Herring, formerly of Cedarville, and wife arrived here last week from Portola on a visit to Mrs. W. S. Jacobs, of Lake City. The trial of Mrs. Olive Peck, charged with poisoning her husband, resulted in her acquittal last Saturday. It seems that the evidence was only circumstantial and not corroborated, and the jury was out only a short time when they arrived at a verdict of “not guilty.” WEDNESDAY, APRIL 27, 1920 ROSE – HARDING NUPTIALS Prof. Anthony Rose, Principal of the High School here, and Miss Lois Harding, one og hr teachers of the High School, were married last Wednesday afternoon at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Hill, a few miles north of Cedarville. The wedding was a quiet one, only the family of Mr. Hill and Mrs. Harding, the bride’s mother, being present, the ceremony being performed by Rev. F. C. Nelson. Immediately after the ceremony, all sat sown to a sumptuous dinner, and later on, about nine o’clock, fifteen or twenty auto loads of friends of the contracting parties arrived on the scene for the purpose of charivaring and congratulating the newly wedded pair, and on Thursday evening the pupils of the High School and friends tendered them a splendid reception and shower party at the High School, Assembly room, and the happy couple were the recipients of many handsome, valuable and useful presents. The groom is one of the best known and most able educators of Modoc County, or the State, and for the past ten or twelve years has been the principal of the Surprise Valley union High and the Modoc County High. The bride is a charming lady who has made friends here with all with whom she came in contact, and is also a prominent educator. Their many friends from all parts of the county tender congratulations to the happy couple and sincerely hope that their lives will always be blessed with the happiness as on their wedding day. I. H. Stanley came in from Nevada last Sunday, on his way to lakeview for medical treatment for neuralgia. Ambrose Harrington, son of Henry Harrington of this place, arrived here last week and may remain for the summer. Thos D. Jones and wife left Monday for Reno, where Mrs. Jones goes to receive medical treatment, and undergo a surgical operation with the hope of restoring her to health. Lyle Stimers and wife arrived here from Los Angeles yesterday and will remain here. He has been ill a great deal of the time while below and returned here on account of his health. Clinton Johnstone and Mrs. Johnstone, his mother, mother and brother of W. A. and A. R. Johnstone, of this place, arrived here from Canada last week and expect to make their future home in this valley. Mrs. Lawrence Herron returned last week from Colfax where she has been for the past several months, undergoing treatment for tuberculosis, and we understand that she is much improved in health. D. L. Shirk left last week for his home in Berkeley. He has leased his ranch here to Wib Spaulding, and will take a well, earned rest from the active business that he has led for so many years. However, we expect to see him here occasionally. Married – At the residence of the bride’s parents at Eagleville, Cal., April 25,1920. Kesner H. Perry to Miss Charlotte Dees, Rev. Nelson officiating. The Record extends congratulations to the newly married couple and wishes them all the happiness and prosperity possible. They left on the Gerlach auto Stage Monday morning for Oakland on a visit. ________________________________ Please reply to: Billie Reynolds r3346@dcsi.net Kicked off Roots Web Again!!! ________________________________________________________________ The best thing to hit the Internet in years - Juno SpeedBand! Surf the Web up to FIVE TIMES FASTER! Only $14.95/ month - visit www.juno.com to sign up today!

SURPRISE VALLEY RECORD – CEDARVILLE, MODOC COUNTY, CAL. WEDNESDAY, MAY 5, 1920 Born – In Cedarville, Cal., May 3, 1920, to Mr. and Mrs. George C. Lorbeer, a son, weight 9 Ÿ LBS. Mrs. Nora Street and Mr. and Mrs. Ray Hill left for Reno yesterday, accompanied by their children, where they go for surgical operations. Frank Hansen went to Gerlach Sunday to meet and bring back his wife and mother, Mrs. Smith, who spent the winter at Santa Cruz. They will remain here this summer. Tom Jones of the Western Garage returned from Reno last Sunday and reports that his wife is doing nicely since the operation and will remain at Reno for several weeks before returning home. WEDNESDAY, MAY 12,1829 We understand that Mrs. Robt. Fee of Bidwell is seriously ill. Born – At Lake City, May 7th, 1920, to the wife of Ray Heard, a daughter Born – Near Cedarville, Cal., May 6, 1920, to the wife of A. R. Allenwood, a daughter Mr. and Mrs. Willard Clark are over from Davis Creek this week, visiting Mrs. Clark’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. Hobbs. Mrs. Emil Smalls returned home last week after spending the winter in Oakland and looks as though that climate agrees well with her. Rertie Mateer arrived here from Oakland last week and has gone out to the Robinson ranch in Big Valley, where he expects to spend the summer. Harry Cook reports that the big storm of last month caused the death of quite a number of lambs and that the percentage raised will hardly be as large as usual. Chester Harrington arrived here last week from the lower country and will probably remain here during the summer. He is a son of Henry Harrington of this place. Mrs. Alfred Johnson and son and daughter, Gerald and Elma motored out to Westwood last week for a few days visit to Olin Johnson and wife and to see the big lumber town. Mrs. L. N. Pabst left last week for Berkeley to visit her mother, Mrs. Bonner, and to be present at the graduation of her sister, Miss Marjorie Bonner, from the University of California. The many friends of Miss Bonner extend hearty congratulations. WEDNESDAY, MAY 19, 1920 DEATH OF MRS. D. E. WELLMAN The sad news of the death of Mrs. D. E. Wellman was received here last week with deep regret by the friends here who had the pleasure of knowing her. Her death occurred at Fort Bidwell on the 9th inst., and the body was taken to Ukiah, here old home, for interment. For the past five or six years, Mr. and Mrs. Wellman have lived at Bidwell where, by strict integrity and genial ways they made a host of warm friends who sincerely grieve with the stricken husband and the two small children, one of them an infant, nine days old at the time of the mother’s death, she leaves behind to mourn her loss. She was prominent in social and fraternal circles, and was a Past Matron of the O. E. S. Chapter at that place and was active in things pertaining to the best welfare of the community. Wm. Vaughn and daughter and son-in –law arrived here last Saturday from Hanford and are the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Cummins. They will visit relatives here for a time. Mr. Vaughn was formerly a resident of this valley, but left here for the lower country a good many years ago. As we go to press, we learn that Mrs. McGhee died this morning. Mrs. S. C. Hayes is reported quiteill this week as is also “Grandma” McGhee. Mrs. S. V. Street has been quite ill during the past week, and Dr. Gibson, of Alturas was summoned last Sunday. Her many friends hope to hear of her speedy recovery. James Williams, Will Crow, Joe Parman and a Mr. Nelson, of Oakland, came down from Bidwell yesterday, coming this far with Mr. Nelson, who was on his way home after a brief visit in the valley. Ed Jones and wife and youngest son left last Monday for Portland and from there will travel during the summer enroute to Kansas and visit their old home. They are making the trip in the hope of benefiting, Mrs. Jones’ health. They are making the trip in their Reo auto truck and are prepared to camp out and have an enjoyable time. WEDNESDAY, MAY 26, 1920 DEATH OF MRS. McGHEE Mrs. J. M. McGhee, of this place, died last Wednesday morning, May 19th, after a lingering illness and her funeral was held from the M. E. Church Thursday afternoon, conducted by Rev. Nelson. She leaves on son, Ed McGhee, and her aged husband to mourn her death, to whom the sincere sympathy of the community is extended. She was a woman of strong Christian character; loving, patient and self-sacrificing and liked by every one who knew her. Born – In Cedarville, Cal., May 25, 1920, to Mr. and Mrs. John Jacobs, a daughter. Born – At the Patterson Ranch near Cedarville, Cal., May 22, 1920, to Mr. and Mrs. Ed Slippy, a daughter Lee Wilson left here last week for Lovelocks, where we understand he has purchased a drugstore and will establish himself in business. Mrs. Sid Street has so far recovered from her illness as to permit her removal from the Sanitarium to her home, and we trust she may speedily recover. CARD OF THANKS – to all the friends whose sympathy and services were so kindly tendered in out time of bereavement in the death of beloved wife and mother, we desire to extend our sincere thanks. J. M. McGhee Mr. and Mrs. Ed McGhee Miss Jimmie Odbert, a graduate of the Surprise Valley Union High School and of the University of Nevada and then took a special course in banking, has accepted a position in the Bank of Fort Bidwell. She is a very competent young lady and well fitted for the position she holds. Miss Irma Wilson returned from San Francisco last week where she has been taking a course in pharmacy. She passed a highly successful examination before the State Board of Pharmacy in this State and also in Nevada and she is now a full-fledged druggist. Her many friends are pleased to hear of her success. Mr. and Mrs. Frank McClintock arrived here from their new home in Los Gatos several days ago. They are here only for a few days attending to business and expect to return to their new home Monday. We are sorry to lose them from our midst, but such is life, and the best wishes of a host of warm friends, goes with them. ________________________________ Please reply to: Billie Reynolds r3346@dcsi.net Kicked off Roots Web Again!!! ________________________________________________________________ The best thing to hit the Internet in years - Juno SpeedBand! Surf the Web up to FIVE TIMES FASTER! Only $14.95/ month - visit www.juno.com to sign up today!

SURPRISE VALLEY RECORD – CEDARVILLE, MODOC COUNTY, CAL. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 2, 1920 It was reported here last week that Cecil Jones and Miss Mace Hudleson, who taught in the Grammar school here last winter, had been killed in an auto accident at Sacramento last week, but the rumor has not been verified. Born – In Honolulu, May 27, 1920, to the wife of Captain Harley Latson, a daughter. Mrs. Latson will be remembered here as Miss Verne Buck, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Norman Buck, formerly of this place but now of Whittier, Cal. CHILD DIES SUDDENLY Warren Shartel, the little son of Mr. and Mrs. Jake Neasham, died here last Sunday morning after very brief illness. It seems that he was afflicted with an affection of the throat for a couple of days which resulted in one of the arteries or blood vessels bursting and the little one slowly bled to death. The remains were taken to Bidwell yesterday for interment. The many friends of Mr. and Mrs. Neasham sincerely sympathize with them in their hour of deepest sorrow. CASE DISMISSED The case of the State vs. Chas Fee, charged with the larceny of a cow claimed by Phil O’Connor, occupied the time of the Circuit court during Monday and Tuesday, the jury returning a verdict of acquittal latter being out but a short time. The case was submitted to the jury without argument by the attorneys. Both parties claimed the cow their brands being similar. Mr. Fee’s brand is a bar FE while that of Mr. O’Connor is EE. The cow in question was produced in evidence by Mr. Fee, she having been brought from his ranch in Surprise Valley. Many of the stockmen, who examined the brand after it had been sheared were of the opinion that it was Mr. Fee’s iron, although others thought it that of O’Connor’s. it would appear that the interested parties were honest in their opinion and that there was no criminal intent on the part of Mr. Fee in taking the cow. The cow was driven back into California late Tuesday night, presumably to avoid further legation, as it is understood that Mr. O’Connor intended instituting replying proceedings. While splitting wood one morning last week, Charley Cummins cut his hand pretty badly, necessitating taking several stitches to close the wound. As we go to press, we received a message that John C. Morgan, of Gerlach had been accidentally killed there this morning. Funeral will be held here. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 9, 1920 SAD AND TRAGIC DEATH John C. Morgan, formerly a resident of this place, was killed neat Gerlach last Wednesday morning. He was working on the Western Pacific railroad and while riding on a speeder, a crowbar fell off in front, derailing the speeder and killing Mr. Morgan and badly injuring three other men. His remains were brought here and interred in the Masonic cemetery last Saturday afternoon, the funeral services being conducted under the auspices of Surprise Valley Lodge, no. 235, F. and A.M., of which he was a member. John C. Morgan was born in Arkansas, May 1, 1859 and on December 24,1916, he was married to Miss Lucy Rice, of this place, who survives him. He was a man of deep religious nature and fine moral character and his many friends in this valley deeply regretted to hear of his tragic death, and extend to the bereaved wife a sincere sympathy in her sorrow and sad affliction. Charley Simson left last week for Adin where he has the position of Forest Ranger on the Reserve in that section. Mrs. Fred Hill and family moved out to Massacre this week. IN MEMORIAM Whereas in view of the loss we have sustained by the decease of our friend and associate, Mrs. Rebecca McGhee, and of the still heavier loss sustained by those who were nearest and dearest to her, therefore, be it, Resolved, that it is but a just tribute to the memory of the departed to say that we mourn for one who was, in every way worthy of our respect and regard. Resolved, that we sincerely condole with the family of our deceased on the dispensation with which it has pleased Divine Providence to afflict them, and commend them for consolation to Him who orders all things for the best, and whose chastisements are meant in mercy. Resolved, that the heartfelt testimonial of our sympathy and sorrow be forwarded to the husband of our departed friend, also a copy be given our local paper for publication, and a copy be spread on the Minute book of our Ladies’ Aid Society. Com. Mrs. F. C. Nelson Mrs. L. F. Meredith Mrs. W. L. turner Born – Neat Lake City, cal., June 8, 1920, to the wife of Harry Toney, a son Mrs. Gussie Shirk and family left this morning for Berkeley, where she will attend the session of summer school Mrs. T. J. Smith, who spent the winter Santa Cruz and this place with her daughter, Mrs. Frank Hansen, departed for her home in Spokane last Monday morning. Mrs. W. T. Cressler arrived home last week from Whittier, accompanied by Mrs. Royer. Her many friends are glad to know that her health is somewhat improved. Married – In Los Angeles, June 3, 1920, Dr. Thomas J. Meredith to Miss Ruth Triplett. Tom was raised here, where he is well known, and his many friends wish him and his charming bride all the happiness and prosperity possible. Arthur Harris and Miss Ettie Stiner, both of this valley, were married at Alturas last Saturday. The young married couple is highly esteemed by their many friends who wish them a happy future as they travel over the pathway of time. Col. Wm. Thompson, the veteran editor of Modoc was here last Saturday for a short time shaking hands with his many old-time friends. The Colonel has retired from active newspaper work and is now able to take some well-earned pleasure In his declining years. Fred Stanley, one of the hustling young ranchers of northern washoe county, and Miss Lucile Sharp, of Vya, Nevada were married at alturas last Friday by Rev. Gardner. The young married couple have a large number of friends who wish them all kinds of prosperity and happiness. Last Sunday afternoon, Mr. H. F. Wandling invited the members of the 8th grade class of the Cedarville Grammar School to his home. The afternoon was spent in a social time. After refreshments were served, the following pupils received their diplomas, which graduated from the Grammar School. Theodore Dollarhide, Ruby Hill, Joe Wilson, Ferne Cook, Vance heard, Barbara Bush, Ernest Van Riper, Marjorie Wilson and Lester Boston. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 16, 1920 GRAMMAR SCHOOL TEACHERS The teachers employed for the Cedarville Grammar School for the coming term of school are Prof. H. F. Wandling, Principal: Miss Ida Heard, Vice Principal: Miss Doris Robinson and Mrs. Augusta Shirk, assistants. We think this is a splendid selection and the coming term will no doubt be a very successful one. Born – In Cedarville, Cal., June 12, 1920, to Mr. and Mrs. Martin Espil, a son Misses Ida Heard, Doris Robinson and May Wandling leave tomorrow for Berkeley to attend the summer school. Mrs. Armstrong, who taught in the High School here, left last week and will join her husband in Australia. Mrs. Wilcox arrived here recently from the East on a visit to Mrs. Wm. Hatfield, of Forty-nine district. They were girlhood friends. Mrs. John Fritz left last Monday morning for Denver, Colorado, where she will visit her daughter, Mrs. Kate Chandler, and expects to be absent about two months. Chas Fred Stanley has been appointed United States Commissioner for Washoe county, Nevada. Fred is a clever and steady young man and we believe that Nevada will have in him a man who will attend strictly to the duties of his office. We congratulate Fred. Last Sunday this part of the Country was visited by one of worst windstorms experienced here for a long time, and about everything loose was displaced by it, even the best intention that Jake Gilcher ever had about getting married was blown out of him. It blowed some. Among his other duties for the red River Lumber Co., we see that Leon R. Stanley, born and reared in Cedarville, is the editor and manager of the “Westwood Sugar Pine”, a weekly newspaper published by the Red River Lumber Company at Westwood. Go to it, son. Be good, do good, MAKE GOOD. Mrs. Jesse Strotts, accompanied by her two daughters, Thelma and Elaine, left last Sunday for Livermore to visit her daughter, Mrs. H. C. Tuttle, who is critically ill. She has been a patient sufferer from Tuberculosis for more than a year and now all hopes of her recovery has been abandoned, which her many friends here will be deeply grieved to learn. CARD OF THANKS – We desire to express our sincere thanks to the people of Gerlach and Cedarville, and to the Surprise Valley Lodge, No. 235, F. and A. M., who came to us in our sorrow and bereavement and rendered assistance at the time of the death and burial of our beloved husband and relative, John Calvin Morgan. Mrs. John C. Morgan Mr. and Mrs. Albert Golden Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Cinnimon Charles and Gray Caudill Jesse Rice Mr. and Mrs. John Sly WEDNESDAY, JUNE 23, 1920 DEATH OF ELMER RINEHART Word was received in Lakeview yesterday, Wednesday afternoon that E. E. Rinehart had just passed away, San Francisco of cancer. Mr. Rinehart had been ailing for several months and a few weeks ago left for the city to consult specialists relative to his condition. At first, the doctors gave him every encouragement for his early recovery, but a few days ago word was received that the end was near, although it as expected that he would survive for several weeks. In receipt of the news of his serious condition, Mr. Rinehart immediately left to join him and this week his two sons, Clarence and Vene, and a brother, Adam Rinehart, of Cedarville, left for his bedside. Mr. Rinehart was about 55 years of age at the time of his death. Elmer E. Rinehart was born in Chillicothe, Ohio and came to Cedarville, Cal, in 1884. He located in Lakeview in 1896 and associated himself with R. A. Hawkins in the sawmill business, remaining in the business for about ten years, when he was elected sheriff of Lake County. He served but one term and afterwards was interested in the Lakeview Land and Lumber Co. Later he served as deputy sheriff under W. B. Snider and then engaged in ranching on the West Side. At the recent primary election, he was chosen as Republican nominee for the office of sheriff. Mr. Rinehart is survived by his widow and two sons, Clarence and Vene besides several brothers and other relatives. His body is expected to arrive here tomorrow night, and arrangements have been made for the funeral. No man stood higher in the estimation of his friends than did Elmer Rinehart. He was the soul of honor. He was a man of excellent habits and strong in oral character and his death will be a distinct loss to the entire community. He was especially active during the war with Germany, his position in the Sheriff’s office affording him the opportunity to do much good for his country in connection with the work of the local board. The deep sympathy of all goes out to the bereaved family in the hour of trouble. KALE SHEPHERD DROWNED L. K. Shepherd, a member of the Shepherd musical firm with headquarters at Bend, was drowned in Suttles Lake a few days since. Mr. Shepherd was quite well known in Lakeview, having visited this section a number of times. The body was taken to Ashland for interment. Mr. Shepherd and Norval Springer left Bend ten days ago headed for square lake, and reached Suttles lake at 2:30 o’clock in the afternoon. Young Brewer had been ordered to let out no boats if the sea was rough, but Mr. Shepherd had no fear of the choppy water and high wind, and persuaded the boy to take them out. After their trip across had progressed some fifteen minutes, the motor on the back of the boat became loose and bolted back on by the boys while Mr. Shepherd manned the oars. A few minutes later the ignition was killed by a wave, and one of the oars manned by Springer slipped from the lock the boat swinging broadside to the wind. Bailing with their hats in lieu of cans, the occupants of the craft could make no headway against the waves, which were gradually filling the boat. Jumping from the boat nearly full of water, but only 50 yards from shore Mr. Shepherd attempted to swim to safety though hampered by hip boots and a heavy sheepskin coat. The craft capsized as Mr. Shepherd jumped and Brewer started to swim ashore but had gone only a few strokes when he turned back to aid Springer, who had no knowledge of swimming. When only 30 feet from a firm beach, Mr. Shepherd sank. J. W. Mikle, former resident of the valley, accompanied by his wife spent several days here during the past week visiting old-time friends. They are on their way to the lower country where they expect to make their future home. Born – In Cedarville, Cal., June 21, 1920 to the wife of John Christian, a daughter Mrs. M. Auble, of Adin, is here on a visit to her daughter, Mrs. Maude Keeney. Perry McDaniels has retired from the sheep business, owing to ill health, due to heart trouble. The Misses Louise, Anita and Mildred Garrett left last Monday morning for Santa rosa, where the young ladies have secured positions, and they expect to make their future residence at the place. Dan Hanks returned fro below last week where he had been to take his wife for medical treatment. She underwent a surgical operation and will have to remain in the hospital for some weeks before returning home. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 30, 1920 George L. Matthews left last Saturday for San Francisco called thereby the serious ill ness of his wife. We hope to hear of her recovery. Mrs. E. A. Wood in formed us that Walter Drouillard, brother of Mrs. J. H. Hawkins, of this place, died recently at his home near Los Angeles. He was formerly a resident of this place and was postmaster here about thirty-five years ago and the office was located in the building that is now the Record office. ________________________________ Please reply to: Billie Reynolds r3346@dcsi.net Kicked off Roots Web Again!!! ________________________________________________________________ The best thing to hit the Internet in years - Juno SpeedBand! Surf the Web up to FIVE TIMES FASTER! Only $14.95/ month - visit www.juno.com to sign up today!

SURPRISE VALLEY RECORD – CEDARVILLE, MODOC COUNTY, CAL. WEDNESDAY, JULY 7, 1920 P. L. Flanigan, for may years a resident of Nevada and at one time U. S. Senator from that State and well known in this valley, died at the St. Francisco Hospital in San Francisco on July 3rd. He had been in ill health for sometime and had just returned from a trip to the Hawaiian Islands. His death is attributed to the repeated attack of flu. Another good milk cow, belonging to John Royce, died from the effects of Alfalfa bloat last week. While wet, the alfalfa bloats an animal easily and a good many people in town turn their cows out to hustle feed and the consequence is they usually are hungry, and when they break into alfalfa fields, they bloat easily. It would be cheaper for the owners to keep the down cow up and feed her. Mount Lassen is reported again in eruption and sending columns of smoke thousands of feet in the air. Born – At Eagleville, Cal., July 5, 1920, to the wife of S. A. Slinkard, a son. William Lowe, nephew of Mrs. Aven Gaustad came up from Oakland recently and is working in the hay field. Miss Bessie Wood, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Wood, was married at Reno, June 28th, to Mr. john James, of Reno. Bessie’s many friends here extend congratulations and best wishes. Dr. Henry Hansen, accompanied by his wife and baby, arrived here from Ukiah last week, on a visit to his mother, Mrs. Mary Hansen and sister, Miss Bertha Hansen and brother, Chris Hansen. Married – At Alturas, Cal., July 3rd, 1920, Miss Lora Owens of Ashland, to B. F. Boggs, of this place. The Record extends congratulations and best wishes for a long and happy life. Mr. and Mrs. E. R. Boston and daughter, Mildred returned from a two weeks visit to Sacramento last Sunday evening. Mr. Boston has been on the sick list fro sometime and does not seem to improve. We are told that Fulton Heard of Lake City has the largest crop of finest, biggest and fattest squirrels to be found anywhere in the United States or any part of Missouri. Well, Fulton was always a fancier of fine grade stock, and when he was in the hog business, he always had the best, blooded hogs there was in the country. Mr. and Mrs. Perry McDaniels expect to leave the last of this week on an auto trip through Oregon and enjoy an outing. Mrs. Baker will have charge of the Hotel Surprise during their absence. Little Margery, the little child of Mr. and Mrs. Tyeryar, has been very ill during the past week with erysipelas, and Dr. Gibson of Alturas was called in consultation in the case. We are pleased to state that her condition is improving. WEDNESDAY, JULY 14, 1920 FRIGHTFUL TRAGEDY A horrible tragedy occurred at Alturas last Saturday afternoon when about 400 feet in the air an airplane belonging to the Aerial Forest Patrol Service went into a tail spin and dashed to the ground, killing two aviators and an observer of the National Forest Service. On striking the ground the machine burst into flames and was destroyed, burning the bodies beyond recognition before help could arrive. Sergeant Wayman Haney, Pilot, Corporal Antonia Salcido and Harold Robie of the forest service left Red Bluff at 9:40 o’clock and flew to Alturas on one of the regular fire patrol trips. They started from Alturas at 2:30 o’clock on the return trip. Citizens watching the airship saw it go into a tailspin and fall. Men hurried to the place about a mile from Alturas, and found the ship in ashes and the charred bodies of the three young men. Born – At Eagleville, Cal., July 5, 1920, to the wife of Dr. M. R. Kennedy, a ten-pound daughter. Miss Emmeline Stimers left last Monday for Portola, where she will visit relatives for a month or so. Mrs. Helen Cambridge arrived here from Modesto a week or ten days ago and will spend the summer months here. Lew McCulley and family spent a few days at Warner Valley during the past week searching for the elusive trout. Lew says the mosquitoes bit fine. Nally Willey came in from Reno last week and reports having a good time out there. He is somewhat optimistic regarding the sheep industry – a little more so than he is about the presidential election this fall. We received a letter this week from our old friend, J. B. Spencer, who formerly lived in this and Long Valley. He is now at Grand Lake Stream, Maine, and is doing nicely in his declining years, a fact which his many old friends here are glad to hear. Jas Fegtley and wife, who resided here about thirty years ago, but who now live in Vale, Oregon, were here during the past week visiting old-time friends and relatives, the guests of Mr. and Mrs. F. L. Roberts. They are taking an outing by auto and will visit various parts of the State. Well, the big horses have entered in the political race for President and both Harding and Cox are jockeying for position. We don’t know which ill come under the wire first but George Reynolds, who has made politics a study for years, especially Republican politics, says that Cox will be an easy winner. And there you are. WEDNESDAY, JULY 21, 1920 Married – at San Rafael, Cal., July 3, 1920, Miss Lora Hughes to Dan Hanlen. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Hughes of Kelseyville, Cal., and was formerly a resident of this place. The Record extends congratulations. BUSINESS CHANGES Several changes in business conditions occurred here last week. John Sharp purchased from O. A. Wood the Cedarville Livery stable building and lots, which hereafter will be used as a garage, and workmen are now tearing out the stalls and getting ready for work. The building has been leased by Messrs. Humrick and Humburg and they will be ready for business in a few days. Grant Adams and son, Ellis leased the blacksmith shop and business from john Sharp and will take charge of it the first of August. The new firm are first class blacksmiths and mechanics, and Grant has been doing the work in the shop for the past four years. John Sharp leased the lower floor of the Odd Fellows’ hall and will place therein a stock of hardware, and will sell to the blacksmith trade all the material used by them in wholesale or retail quantities. Born – In Alpine District, July 20, 1920, to the wife of Elbert Beebe, a girl Born – At Westwood, Cal., July 16, 1920, to Mr. and Mrs. Olin Johnson, a ten-pound son. Mr. and Mrs. Pryor arrived here from Sacramento last Monday, on their way to Eagleville to visit relatives and friends. Frank Sapp left last week for Napa where he expects to remain for a time and may conclude to make his future home there. The validity of the will of the late Benard Daly of Lakeview is now being contested by presumable heirs, and the big property will now be tied up indefinitely. The big Swede aviator, who drove the airplane here a week or ten days ago was killed at Fall City yesterday morning while cranking up the machine he was hit by the propeller and instantly killed. G. L. Matthews, our photographer, returned home last evening from Oakland, where he has been for the past two weeks with his wife, who has been very ill, but is now slowly improving. WEDNESDAY, JULY 28, 1920 DIED ALONE H. D. Broaddus, for may years a resident of this valley, and who lived about four miles north of town was found dead at his house last Monday morning by Wm. Kimsey and Orville Hotchkiss. He had undressed and gone to bed, and it looked as though he had passed peacefully away, as the covers were not disarranged. Coroner’s inquest was hied over the remains and the verdict returned was that he came to his death from causes unknown. Some days ago while mowing, he got one of his eyes hurt and it is thought that blood poisoning set in, with fatal results. A s he lived alone he was unable to take care of himself when taken sick, or to call in assistance. He was a quiet unassuming man and had many friends who deeply regret his death. We are sorry to learn that Daniel House met with an accident last Saturday near Soldier Creek, on his way to Lake City. His horse became frightened and turned the buggy over throwing Mr. House out but fortunately, he was not seriously injured. ________________________________ Please reply to: Billie Reynolds r3346@dcsi.net Kicked off Roots Web Again!!! ________________________________________________________________ The best thing to hit the Internet in years - Juno SpeedBand! Surf the Web up to FIVE TIMES FASTER! Only $14.95/ month - visit www.juno.com to sign up today!

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SURPRISE VALLEY RECORD – CEDARVILLE, MODOC COUNTY, CAL. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 4, 1920 STILL LIKES SURPRISE Dr. W. H. Patterson, one of the pioneer physicians of this valley, and who did much to develop the valley, arrived here from his home in Oakland last week, on a short visit to the old home place and to see his many old-time friends. The doctor is looking fine and carries the weight of his years well and is enjoying his visit here to the greatest extent. He still has a warm feeling for Surprise Valley, and when asked the reason of his visit, he said, “oh, I just got homesick to see my children and like to be back here again.” The Doctor is certainly deserving of the highest esteem of the people of this valley, as it was he who made it possible for them to become prosperous, if they desired to take advantage of the opportunity that he presented to them, and in establishing the creamery here he was a big factor in bringing thousands of dollars here annually and circulating them among our people, and making this one of the most prosperous valleys of the north. He has many warm friends here and their best wishes follow him wherever he may go. LAKEVIEW ROUND-UP Frank P. Light and Fred Reynolds, two of Lakeview’s boss boosters, were here last week advertising the big round-up to be held in Lakeview on 4th, 5th and 6th of September. They will have a dandy time there on those days, as the Lakeview people are the most hospitable people on top of the ground anywhere. They are all good boosters and meet you with a smile and extend he glad hand, an when the start to do anything, and the will fee half measures, and they will see that you have a good time if you attend any of their doing’. An specially good program is being prepared for the Round-up and ir well be well worth taking in. GO THOU AND DO LIKEWISE Jesse Stiner has demonstrated that the value of a windmill on a ranch this summer. He has irrigated on Mrs. Hironymous’ ranch over an acre of ground from a well and as a result has one of the finest gardens to be seen anywhere. The enormous growth of onions, potatoes, corn, pumpkins and other vegetables show what can be done with a little water, and hard work, and as a result Jesse will have his cellar filled to overflowing with choice vegetables this fall. Some of our never sweat friends tell us that it is no use to plant vegetables on dry land and that they can’t get water to irrigate with. Go to, thou sluggard, and see what Jesse Stiner has done with a little hole in the ground. Water is obtained at a shallow depth all over the valley and any one who ain’t too blamed lazy can dig a well, and by putting in a windmill, they can be assured of raising plenty of vegetables for their own use. If they haven’t the money to buy a windmill they can utilize a Ford for a pumping plant and everybody has a ford. This thing of farmers coming to town to buy their vegetables is all tommy-rot. Born – In Cedarville, Cal., July 20, 1920, to the wife of J. C. Rickey, a son. Mrs. Bert Hudspeth and children are over from Alturas visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Allenwood. I understand that it is reported that we will not run our threshing machine this year. The report is not true, as I intend to run it, and we are now putting the machine in shape for the summer’s work. F. S. Heard and Sons Henry Stephens of Bidwell is excavating a large spring on his ranch and will put in it a three inch centrifugal pump, which will left the water fifteen feet and the water will be carried three hundred feet and used for irrigation purposes, and the amount of water obtained from the spring will enable him to irrigate a large area of land. We understand that Mrs. Ebling has been quite ill during the past week but is slightly improved now. Miss Ida Heard, of this place, was appointed a member of the Board of Education of Modoc County, this week, Vice E. R. Tyeryar (this may be spelled, Tveryar), resigned. Miss Heard is one of our popular teachers and a graduate of the Chico Normal. She has been attending the summer session of the U. of C. and will return home in a few days. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 11, 1920 MARRIED Last Sunday Carl Warrens and Miss Bertha Hanson were married at Alturas, and we understand they will make their future home at Bakersfield. The bride is one of our best and most charming young ladies, and the groom is a steady and industrious young farmer. The many friends of the newly married couple sincerely hope that, their travels over the rugged pathway of life will be attended by happiness, health and prosperity. Born – Near Cedarville, August 9th, 1920, to the wife of Thomas Wentzell, a daughter. Born – At Selma, Fresno Co., Cal., july 24th, 1920, to the wife of Percy R. Kafader, twins, a boy and girl, weight 7 œ and 7- pounds. Mrs. Charles Cummins and daughter, Irma left last week for Richardson Springs and will visit relatives and friends in the lower country for several weeks. Chester Harrington left for Lodi last Monday morning. Sometime ago he cut his leg badly with an ax, and the wound not doing well, he left for Lodi to have an X-ray taken of the wounded member. We hope to hear of his speedy recovery. Mr. and Mrs. Allen McCulley have been camping in the mountains during the past week, and last Saturday while cooking on a campfire, the coffeepot was overturned, badly scalding the little son, not seriously, however. Leon Stanley and wife, who have been visiting here for the past two weeks, returned to their home at Westwood last Sunday. Mrs. R. H. Stanley and son, Heath accompanied them and will visit in the big lumber city for a couple of weeks. Merville and Leonard Harrington arrived here last week on a visit to their father, Henry Harrington of this place. They lit out last Monday for the mountains where they expect to bag some fresh colds and enjoy the pleasures of the simple life and recuperate from the effects of the intense heat of the sun kissed Southland. E. E. Woodson and wife, a sister and brother-in-law of Ben Johnson, the forest ranger, arrived here from their home in Los Angeles last week to pay Mr. Johnson a visit. They made the trip in their auto. Dr. Meredith was called to Willow Ranch last Monday to attend Mrs. Orvis Decious, who was quite ill. However, after applying the proper remedies, she commenced recovering and when the doctor left she was feeling greatly relieved and we hope to hear of her complete recovery in a few days. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 18, 1920 Born – In Cedarville, Cal., August 14, 1920, to the wife of Thos Dulferino, a daughter Born – In Cedarville, Cal., August 6, 1920, to Mrs. Maude Barnhart, a daughter. Last week Harry McLaughlin sold his ranch in Long Valley to Alex Weilmunster, and he will go to the lower country to locate. We understand that Mrs. Belva Coffman sold her ranch last week to a Mr. Wright, and Mr. Terry purchased James Clouds ranch, both places being north of town. John Christian and wife leave this week for Fall River Mills, where they will make their home. John has accepted a position in the Fall River Packing plant. He is a good butcher and the plant is lucky in securing her services. Dr. Meredith was called to Duck Lake one day last week to attend Wm. Powell, who had been thrown from a horse and badly bruised up. The doctor found him in pretty bad shape, with a big gash in his head and his shoulder and chest severely bruised, but nothing serious apprehended. Prof. George Lorbeer and wife and Mrs. Reaves started for Crater Lake last Monday and had just started down the mountain in Cedar Pass when Mrs. Lorbeer fell from the car and was very badly bruised up but not seriously hurt. The high altitude caused her to faint and she fell to the ground with the above result. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 25, 1920 The Standard Oil truck, driven by Ernest Sawtell, overturned while going down the grade on the other side of the mountain one-day last week. It was a ford truck and was not damaged much but Mr. Sawtell had several ribs fractured and other bruises. Olin Johnson and wife arrived here from Westwood Last Sunday and went on up to Big valley where they will spend several weeks visiting Olin’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Johnson. They report everything fine at the big lumber town but are glad to see the old home place again. Louis Fisher met with a bad accident one-day last week. While cutting the head off a nail with a coal chisel, the nail head struck his glasses, breaking them and driving some of the glass into his eye. The extent of the injury is yet unknown, but it is to be hoped that his sight will be saved. Born – In Cedarville, cal., August 24, 1920, to the wife of Ramon Yarrebaren, a daughter Mrs. J. W. Whitehead left for New Pine Creek last week and will go from there to her home in Woodland. John Hawkins left for Reno Monday for treatment of his hand, which is in bad shape from infection. Mr. and Mrs. John Scott, former residents of this valley, but now of Sunnyside, Nevada, arrived here last week on a visit to their friends. It was reported here yesterday that Mrs. George Morgan was critically ill and but little hopes were entertained of her living much longer. Dr. Floyd Auble, and wife, who is one of the handiest men in the State in the manipulation of dental tools, was over from Alturas last Monday shaking hands with his many friends. There is lots of hunting going on these days, but only few bucks are being brought in. Hewever, the deer stories sounds nice, only some new ones ought to be invented, as the old ones have been told so often that they are getting stale. Sam Kistler of San Francisco, well known in this valley and for years a member of the Kistler Bros. Mercantile firm, residing at Eagleville, arrived here some days ago and is visiting his daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Johnstone. ________________________________ Please reply to: Billie Reynolds r3346@dcsi.net Kicked off Roots Web Again!!! ________________________________________________________________ The best thing to hit the Internet in years - Juno SpeedBand! Surf the Web up to FIVE TIMES FASTER! Only $14.95/ month - visit www.juno.com to sign up today!

SURPRISE VALLEY RECORD – CEDARVILLE, MODOC COUNTY, CAL. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 1920 Mrs. Mabel Bacon and children are here from Richmond visiting relatives and friends. Mrs. E. C. Coffman and sister, Mrs. Emma Freeland are here this week visiting Mrs. And Mrs. L. A. Wheeler. Our thanks are due to E. F. Woodson and Ben Johnson for a bountiful supply of splendid venison last week. It was highly appreciated and filled a big vacuum and long felt want. Dr. Meredith got busy this week and this is what he handed us: Born – Neat Cedarville, Cal., august 28, 1920, to the wife of Jesse Hapgood, a daughter Born – At Eagleville, Cal., August 28, 1920, to the wife of Harry Morgan, a daughter Born – At Eagleville, Cal., August 28, 1920, to the wife of Robert Buchanan, a daughter Born – at Cedarville, Cal., September 1, 1920, to the wife of Pete Dollarhide, a son. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 1920 DEATH OF MRS GEO H. MORGAN Mrs. Agnes Loretta Robinson, wife of George h. Morgan, was born in Rockford, Ill., Jan. 13, 1862 and passed away at her home neat Eagleville, Saturday, September 4, 1920 at the age of 58 years. She left her home in Illinois and came to this place in early childhood. She was twice married. The first union was with Isaac Addington in 1882. He passed away in 1904, leaving eight children. She is survived by her husband, George Morgan, to whom she was married in 1907, two brothers, Walter and William Robinson, of Oregon, and seven children: Mrs. Rose Bordwell, Ole, Isaac, Pearl and Jacob Addington, Mrs. Elsie St. John and Mrs. Miriam Malitz, all of this place. In her girlhood, she joined the Christian church. She found constant comfort and strength through her faith and prayer during the great suffering, she was called upon to bear in the last few months. She passed quietly away in peace and without a pain, early Saturday morning. She was a loving wife and true and self-sacrificing mother. She will be greatly missed by her many friends and neighbors. Harry O’Keefe, of Lakeview, purchased a new automobile there last Monday and started to try it out. The car turned over and he was instantly killed, and another occupant of the car was badly injured, and one escaped uninjured. Jesse Hapgood had a pretty bad accident some days ago, in which he was badly bruised by his horse falling with him, but he is alright now except that his nose isn’t quite as good looking as it used to be. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 1920 We understand that Elmer Hill came near having a serious accident. While drawing threshing separator behind a tractor last Friday, and when neat Vya, the separator gave a lurch forward catching him between the tractor and separator and broke on rib. It was a narrow escape. LITTLE BOY BADLY HURT One day last week the little son of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Connelly, who lives south of town, met with an accident from which for a time his life was despaired of. The little fellow had been missing from the house only a few moments when his father started out to look for him, and found him lying in the corral unconscious, and he remained in that condition for several hours. Dr. Meredith ws called and rendered every assistance possible, and the little sufferer is reported somewhat critical condition. There was a horse loose in the corral and it is thought that it either kicked or ran over the child’s head and shoulder, and fracturing the skull at the base. The little fellow is about two years old and is unable to explain what happened. Will E. Lewis, who formerly lived here and enlisted in the army from this place and was one of the boys who went overseas and saw active service, was killed at the Booth-Kelly logging camp in Washington, September 6th, being crushed to death by a log. His many friends regret to learn of his sad death. He was married only a few months ago and the future looked bright for him and his bride, but the inexorable hand of fate ordained otherwise. Auble Keeney of Adin is here on a visit to his mother, Mrs. Maude Keeney. Born – Near Cedarville, Cal., Sept. 13, 1920, to the wife of Lyle Stimers, a daughter We very much regret that we could not attend the fair at Bidwell last week, owing to the illness of our little son, Heath, who is suffering from an attack of Typhoid fever. Frank Hanson arrived here from below last week. While away he, with his brother Fred, purchased a fifty-acre fruit farm near Watsonville, and he is preparing to move there in a few days. Mr. and Mrs. Dewey, of Oakland have been visiting Mrs. McConnaughy of Fort Bidwell for sometime, returning to their home last Saturday. Mrs. Dewey will be remembered here as Nina McConnaughy, and her many friends were glad to meet her. Miss Ruth Jurrell was pretty badly hurt lat Monday at High school. They were weighing the pupils on a table, at which was placed, a chair to step up and down on, and some one took the chair away, and without noticing it she stepped off the table and fell to the floor, bruising her badly. OLD PIONEER PASSES AWAY Eli Rice was born at Troy, Ohio, eighty miles from Cincinnati, August 13, 1839, moved with his father’s family from Harvey Co., Ohio to Noble County, Indiana in 1841, and from there to Davis County, Iowa in 1855, graduated from the Pella Baptist University in 1858. He taught school one year in Davis County, Iowa. He came to Surprise Valley in March 1869, bringing his mother with him. They settled at Owl Creek. He was ordained a minister of the Baptist church in San Francisco, October 13, 1869 and was the first pastor of the Baptist church in Surprise Valley. He lost a part of one hand in helping to defend Surprise Valley from the Indians and was ever ready to assist in every cause, was especially active in the temperance cause. He was married to Miss Emma Weaver in 1887, and leaves a wife and one daughter, Miss Mary Rice. He died September 5th, 1920, being 81 years and 23 days old. The funeral was held at the home five miles south of Fort Bidwell at 3 p.m. Tuesday, Elder R. Y. Blalock pastor at Lake City conducting the services. The body was laid to rest in the Fort Bidwell Cemetery to await the resurrection. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 1920 Jay Allen is showing a partiality for his right foot. Some days ago, he dropped a neck-yoke on it breaking one of the toes. HORRIBLE TRAGEDY An explosion in Wall street last Thursday wrecked the office of J. P. Morgan in New York, killing thirty five people and injuring about three hundred more destroying property amounting to two million and five hundred thousand dollars. It is said that the explosion was caused by a time bomb for the purpose of destroying the entire building. This is no doubt one of the results emanating from the anarchists, and is said to be also traceable to high prices and profiteering. However, it may be, of those connected with planting the bomb can be apprehended, they should be given a short shrift. People who wantonly kill innocent men, women and children should be given the death penalty in double quick time. Mrs. Eli Rice of Bidwell was transacting business in Cedarville last week. Born – Near Cedarville, Cal., September 21, 1920, to Mr. and Mrs. Sam Garrett, a daughter. Born – Near Fort Bidwell, Cal., Sept. 17, 1920, ot Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Saffores, a son. Miss Josephine Hartwig, a niece of Dr. and Mrs. J. T. Meredith, arrived last week from Illinois and will visit here for a time. She had been visiting for sometime in Los Angeles, previous to her visit here. “Shorty” Olinger received a telegram ast Monday from his home in Washington, stating that his brother had been badly injured in an automobile wreck, and also that his aged father was not expected to live, and left here Monday night to visit them. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 1920 Born – At Dr. Coates’ Sanitarium in Cedarville, Cal., Sept. 24, 1920, to Mr. and Mrs. Marion Rinehart, a daughter Charley Hill lost several heads of cattle last week from an unknown disease, which is said to slightly resemble the blackleg. Mr. Humrick, father of F. E. Humrick of the Surprise Valley Garage, arrived here from the East on a visit to his son, and says that he is well pleased with the looks of this county. He will return to his home in Iowa in a few days. While driving cattle on the 19th inst. neat Summit Lake the horse ridden by Eugene McCain, foreman for Miller and Lux, familiarly called "Smoky", stumbled and fell with him, killing him instantly. The body was shipped to San Jose for interment. Thomas G. Wilson, son of Mrs. Charles Terry, and wife and son arrived here some days ago and expect to make their future home in Surprise. While on the way up they stopped over in Shasta for a few days hunting, and succeeded in killing a big buck and a panther. ________________________________ Please reply to: Billie Reynolds r3346@dcsi.net Kicked off Roots Web Again!!! ________________________________________________________________ The best thing to hit the Internet in years - Juno SpeedBand! Surf the Web up to FIVE TIMES FASTER! Only $14.95/ month - visit www.juno.com to sign up today!

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/XW.2ADI/718.1 Message Board Post: I think the Siskiyou County Courthouse would have records for the marriage... but if not, you might review the newspapers from that era. The Siskiyou County Library in Yreka has papers on microfilm. The papers are somewhat incomplete, but maybe you will be lucky. I don't know if the church iis still operating on full time or not.

SURPRISE VALLEY RECORD – CEDARVILLE, MODOC COUNTY, CAL. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 6, 1920 Mr. and Mrs. Charles Culton, former residents of this place but now of Santa Rosa, arrived here last week for a couple weeks visit to friends in the valley. The dismantling of the evaporator building is now being done by W. A. Hussa, who has purchased it and will move it to his ranch where it will be rebuilt and used for a milking barn. Thus has passed into history another one of the attempts to develop the valley and put its products in a shape to ship to outside markets. A large number of Indians were here last week attending the Fair from as far distant as Klamath Falls and Fall River valley. Some of them sport automobiles, were expensively dressed and evidently a higher class than our native Piutes. But they are all just common injun when it comes to gambling and while here, they “rolled them high” but we did not learn which tribe was victorious. Born – At Eagleville, October 4th to the wife of Lust Hill, a daughter. Ed Jones was here several days during the past week has returned to Ashland where they now reside. Sam Johnstone suffered a slight stroke of paralysis last Saturday but is improving. Miss Charlotte Jones, of Oakland will take charge of the services at the M. E. Church next Sunday evening if the new pastor is not here. She is not the missionary. Everybody is invited to come. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Dunlap will leave for Texas one day this week where they expect to locate. While we who know them best, regret losing them, our best wishes for their success follow them up. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 13, 1920 AGED LADY DIES Many descendants are left to mourn for Mrs. Sarah Elizabeth Schaffer, whose death occurred Sunday, Oct. 3, in Sparks, at the age of 80 years. Mrs. Schaffer was a native of Ohio. For the last twenty years she made her home with her daughter, Mrs. Odermatt of Sparks. Her other surviving children include Mrs. Emma Addington, of Cedarville, Cal., L. Schaffer of Fallon and Frank Schaffer of Boise City, Idaho. She was the grandmother of forty-two persons, the great grandmother of twenty-nine and the great-great grandmother of seven. She was a resident of Reno for twenty-nine years, her husband being James Schaffer. Born – Near Cedarville, Cal., Oct. 10, 1920, to the wife of Jake Rechsteiner, a daughter A. L. Page and wife left last week for the lower country where they will spend the winter. Their many friends wish them a pleasant visit and safe return. While returning to Westwood from here last Monday the Ford carrying a bunch of band boys turned over, breaking the leg of Harry McNally just above the knee. Some of the other boys were slightly injured. A. D. Gerig of the Susanville Marble and granite Works was here last week in the interest of his business. He is a former resident of this valley and it still has a warm place in his heart. Read his ad elsewhere in this issue. During the fair here we had the pleasure of meeting Dr. Bowers, of Westwood, who entertained the audience at the Band Concert with beautiful vocal selections, which was heartily enjoyed and loudly applauded. The Doctor is also a good booster. E. G. Scammon, who for many years has been with the Red River Lumber Company, left Westwood with the intention of attending the Fair here last week, but was taken sick at Alturas and unable to come over. He has many friends here who are glad to meet him. Cy Drouillard returned from Inyo County last week with an auto and driver and went on out East. Cy knows every rock pile in this county part and evidently has something up his sleeve, as he is a first class prospector. He did not say what he was looking for, but we hope he will find it. Mrs. Nora Stephens, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Page of Eagleville, died at Alturas last Monday evening. Her parents were wired for and arrived at her bedside before she passed away. She was highly esteemed by all who knew her and her many friends sincerely grieve with the bereaved husband and parents. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 20, 1920 OBITUARY Nora Adeline Page was born January 12, 1896, near Eagleville, Cal. She was married to J. W. Stephens, Dec. 21, 1916. Died at Alturas, Oct. 11, 1920 at the age of 24 years, 8 months and 29 days. She leaves to mourn her loss, her husband and one son, Harold, aged two years. Her father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Page of Eagleville, Cal., one sister, Stella Page and a large number of other relatives and friends. She was a devoted wife and mother and always ready to help others in the time of need. She was a believer in Christ, though never joined any church. The funeral services were held in the M. E. Church here last Thursday at 2 p.m., Elder R. Y. Blalock of Lake City conducting the services. A large number of relatives and friends attending, the body was laid to rest in the Odd Fellows’ cemetery to await the resurrection. C. E. Brown and wife expect to leave this week for the lower country, where they will spend the winter. Died – Near Cedarville, Cal., Oct. 19, 1920, Wanda Louise, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thos. R. Wentzell aged 2 months and 10 days. The funeral will be conducted from the home of Mrs. Belva Coffman this afternoon at 2 o’clock. The heartfelt sympathy of the entire community is extended to the bereaved parents in their sorrow. Postmaster Kemble, of Alturas, who was recently taken to San Francisco for medical treatment is reported as improving. It is said that the doctors down there stated that, his condition was brought about by eating the meat of diseased animals, presumably gotten from the butcher shops. ________________________________ Please reply to: Billie Reynolds r3346@dcsi.net Kicked off Roots Web Again!!! ________________________________________________________________ The best thing to hit the Internet in years - Juno SpeedBand! Surf the Web up to FIVE TIMES FASTER! Only $14.95/ month - visit www.juno.com to sign up today!

SURPRISE VALLEY RECORD – CEDARVILLE, MODOC COUNTY, CAL. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 1920 Wm, Frawley, Alturas-Cedarville auto stage driver, was married at Alturas last Thursday to Mrs. Guill. Born – At Ft. Bidwell, Cal., Oct. 31, 1920, to the wife of Joseph Conlan, a daughter Married – at Alturas, Cal., Oct., 21, 1920, George M. Durkee and Maude M. Royce, both of Cedarville. The record extends congratulations. Editor Armstrong left Alturas last week for San Francisco, where he will enter a hospital for medical treatment. He must have had a pretty strenuous time of it for the several months. During his absence, Colonel Thompson will conduct the New Era. Carey Snelling accompanied by his sisters, Misses Eva and Nellie, of Turlock, Cal., arrived here a few days since on a visit to relatives. They are children of the late Mr. and Mrs. James Snelling and resided here a number of years ago. They may decide to locate here permanently. Miss Nellie is a graduate nurse and will remain during the winter, at least. Sometime ago Favell-Utley of Lakeview took over the large land holdings of Frank McArthur, known as the Corporation ranch, and will cut it up into small parcels and sell it to those who desire to purchase land. Wm Massingill will reside at Alturas and attend to the selling end. This is one of the best bodies of land in the county and any one desiring to get a fine home should not fail to take a look at it. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 1920 We understand that George Hapgood is quite sick and has been for sometime. S. V. Rehart, the old time resident and weather prophet of Lakeview prophesies that we are going to have a dry winter. Intermittent storms still continue to delay threshing of alfalfa seed. However, the most of it has been threshed and Fulton Heard informed us that he had only a couple more jobs to finish up. The women who keep the world healthy and happy and see to it that things don’t go to smash very seldom get their names in the papers. The women who do all this are the ones who stay at home, cook the meals, mend the socks, sweeps the house and in general make home a good place to stay. Charles Green, an old time resident of this place, dropped dead yesterday evening while working at the Cole place, near Lake City. We are informed that the funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon. The news reached us just as we are ready for press, so details are not obtainable at this time. John Fritz, who has been a resident of this county since 1864 closed out his mercantile business last week and on Saturday last, departed for Santa Rosa where he has purchased a home, and expects to spend the balance of his days there amid sunshine and flowers. He was Supervisor of Modoc for two terms, and being a pioneer settler his life has been more or less identified with up building and history of the county and especially this valley. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 1920 WEDDING BELLS Sam T. Strief, of Lake City, and Miss Rose E. Heard of this place, were united in marriage at the home of the bride’s parents in Cedarville last Sunday morning, Rev. Blalock of Lake City officiating. Mr. Strief is one of the prosperous farmers of Lake City and his bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fulton Heard, of Cedarville and is highly esteemed. Both are well known in the valley and their many friends with them a long and happy life. Last Thursday, Nov. 11th, Floyd Stimers, of this place, was married to Miss Ermina Roberts, of Lookout, the wedding ceremony being performed by Rev. Gardener. Floyd is one of our steady, hustling young farmers, and his bride is one of Modoc’s popular young school teachers, and they have a host of friends who wish them unbounded happiness and prosperity. On Sunday evening, a large number of friends gave them an old fashioned charivari at their home at the Paterson Ranch. DOCTOR IN TROUBLE Arrested late last night by detective Sergeant William Proll and detective E. R. Jones, Dr. Robert Smith 65 years old, physician at the Ft. Bidwell Indian Reservation was scheduled for arraignment today before Police Judge Sullivan on a charge of assault to commit murder sworn to by William Bruce, proprietor of the Hotel Astor, while Ruth Fulton, 17 years of age, with whom Dr. Smith said to have come here from Fort Bidwell, is being cared for at the Detention Home. Bruce told the police that the physician threatened him with a revolver when he went to the girl’s aid after she called for help following an attempt of Dr. Smith to force his attentions on her in her room at the Hotel Astor. Miss Fulton is the daughter of a teacher at the Indian reservation. According to information in the hands of the detective bureau, Dr. Smith brought Miss Fulton here to place her in a business college. The girl was assigned to his care by her mother, Mrs. Lou Fulton, and Dr. Smith had promised to place her in with a private family here, with whom the girl might live while attending school. PASSING OF CHARLES W. GREEN Mention was made in last weeks Record of the sudden death of Charles W. Green. He was doing some carpenter work at Emery Cole’s ranch near Lake City when he dropped dead just as he had finished sawing a board in two and when found, he still grasped the saw in his hand. An inquest was held and the verdict was that he died from natural causes, presumably heart disease. His remains were laid to rest last Thursday in the Odd Fellow’s cemetery, the funeral being conducted under the auspices of the Cedarville Lodge, No. 249, I.O.O.F. of which he was one of its oldest members. Rev. Voce, pastor of the M. E., preached a beautiful and comforting sermon, taking for his text, “I will go to him, but he shall not return to me”, 2nd Sam. 12-13. Charles Wright Green was born in Wisconsin, April 4, 1848, and came to Surprise Valley many years ago and was one of the pioneer settlers. In 1905, he was married to Mrs. Esther Jackson, who survives him, also a daughter, by a former marriage. He was a man of quiet disposition and was respected by all, and his sorrowing family has the sincere sympathy of his many old-time friends. Born – At Fort Bidwell, Cal., Nov. 11, 1920, to the wife of Roy Hanks, a boy. Mrs. Frank Page is reported critically ill with but little hopes of her recovery. Born – In San Francisco, Cal., Nov. 7, 1920, to Mr. and Mrs. H. F. Misemer, of Alturas, a son – Hulen Aubrey. The case of the People vs Fitzpatrick, charged with assault to murder, resulted in an acquittal by the jury last week. Harry Mayfield and wife left last Sunday for the southland, where they expect to make their future home. George Miller, brother of Joseph Miller, of this place and family arrived here last week and will probably make this their future home. They came from the East. Yesterday, morning, Marjorie, the little 13 year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Toney, of this place, passed away, death being caused by inflammatory rheumatism. The funeral will be held here tomorrow afternoon. She was a bright and lovable little girl and universally liked, and her death is a terrible shock to her parents, who have sincere sympathy of their many friends in their sad bereavement. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER, 24, 1920 AT REST The remains of Marjorie Esther, little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Toney and sister of Mrs. Thos Quirk and Elmer Toney, were laid to rest in the Odd Fellows’ cemetery last Thursday afternoon, followed to their last resting place by a large number sorrowing friends. As a mark of high esteem in which she was held the school was dismissed for the afternoon, and the pupils and teachers of the grammar school provided a beautiful floral wreath as a token of their love. Rev. Voce read the 23rd Psalm and spoke words of sympathy and comfort. The choir also rendered beautiful selections. Her remains were borne to their last resting-place by her schoolmates, Edward Rinehart, Heath Stanley, Earl Rinehart, Orrin Addington, Paul Robinson and Irwin Hill. “In the cold, moist earth we laid her When the forest cast their leaf, And we wept that one so lovely Should have a life so brief. Yet not unmeet was it, that young friend of ours, So lovely and so beautiful should perish with the flowers.” Robert Murdock and wife and sons, Ashley and Hans were here fro Gerlach last week to attend the funeral of Marjorie Toney. Born – Near Cedarville, Cal., Nov. 21, 1920, to Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Eachus, a son Henry Kouch, the restaurant proprietor, is reported ill with appendicitis, but is somewhat improved at this writing. Reports at this writing from the bedside of Mrs. W. T. Cressler and Mrs. Frank Page, who have been so very ill during the past week, states they are a little better. CARD OF THANKS - We desire to express our sincere thanks to those who so kindly assisted us during the illness and death of little daughter and sister, Marjorie. Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Toney Mr. and Mrs. Thos Quirk Elmer Toney and R. L. Hall S. O. Cressler, of the first National Bank of Lakeview, arrived here last week on a visit to his mother, who has been in a critical condition during the past two weeks. He reports everything looking fine around Lakeview. His wife accompanied him. Married – At Alturas, Cal., Nov. 17, 1920, Miss Jessie Adams and Everett R. Wilson. Both are popular young people of this place and have the hearty good wishes of a large circle of warm friends who wish them unbounded happiness and prosperity. The young couple are spending their honeymoon at San Francisco. Dr. Durkee was arrested at Alturas some days ago for practicing in this State without a license. ________________________________ Please reply to: Billie Reynolds r3346@dcsi.net Kicked off Roots Web Again!!! ________________________________________________________________ The best thing to hit the Internet in years - Juno SpeedBand! Surf the Web up to FIVE TIMES FASTER! Only $14.95/ month - visit www.juno.com to sign up today!

----- Original Message ----- From: "Betty" <betty@unisette.com> To: <NORCAL-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, July 16, 2004 5:53 PM Subject: Sac Bee April 3, 1868 > Sacramento Daily Bee > Friday Evening, April 3, 1868 > > LOCAL NEWS > FISH MARKETS - The floating fish markets lately moored at the foot of I > street changed their scaly positions. One, belonging to the Fisherman's > Association, was taken yesterday to the foot of R street. The other, the > property of Harry BUDD, was yesterday removed to the north bank of the > American river near its mouth, there to remain for the time being. Budd's > market was based on the iron hull of what was intended to be a steamer. It > was constructed in San Francisco in "early days," but found not adapted to > the purposes intended. Since then it has stood flood and lots of adversities > of other kinds. She is now taking a resting against the north bank of the > Rio de los Americanos, preparatory to being dissected and sold for old iron. > Budd, her owner, has taken possession of another pioneer institution, and > has established his popular fish market in the wooden building northeast > corner I and Front streets - once known and honored as the banking-house of > Priest, Lee & Co. > > FILED - There have been filed in the office of the Secretary of State the > commission of Thomas B. REARDON as Notary Public for the county of Nevada, > and that of J.K. LUTTRELL as Notary Public for the county of Siskiyou. Also, > the articles of incorporation of the SHUTZEN Land and Building Union. In > addition the commissions of the following officers of the First Infantry > Regiment, Second Brigade, N.G.: Stephen BARKER, as Captain of Company F > (Light Guard); Mortimer G. SHOVE, First Lieutenant same Company; Christopher > J. COOKE, Second Lieutenant, same Company; John V. McELWEE, Captain Company > D (San Francisco Guard); Ramsford O. SHELDON, First Lieutenant same Company. > > POLICE COURT, TO-DAY - Ah SAM and Ah TACK were examined and held to > answer to the charge of burglary, bail in each case being fixed at two > thousand dollars. James McGRATH, assault and battery; nolie prosequi > entered. N. SEELEY, disturbing the peace in the day time; trial put off till > to-morrow. John DONALDSON, drunk, etc., found guilty and fined five dollars > with the usual alternative. Frank STANLEY, case of drunk; defendant failing > to appear for trial his deposit of seven dollars and a half was declared > forfeited. Robert CLARK was held to answer to the charge of attempting to > commit robbery, and the amount of his bail was fixed at fifteen hundred > dollars. > > PROTECTIVE UNION - At the meeting of the Soldiers' Protective Union, held > last evening, the reports of committees were read, accepted and ordered on > file. There was appointed a Committee of three to visit San Francisco upon > business important to the Association. Also a Committee to choose a man to > proceed to Washington and there properly to represent the claims of members > of the Union. After admitting five new members, the Union adjourned till > Thursday evening, 16th instant. > > ANNIVERSARY - On the 27th inst, the anniversary of the institution of Odd > Fellowship in the United States, will be duly celebrated. Nathan PORTER, of > San Francisco, will be the orator of the day in this city, and there will be > a procession of the members of the Order. In the evening, at Agricultural > Hall, there will be a promenade concert and ball. > > PERSONAL - Among the passengers who came up on the steamer Capital last > night was General ROUSSEAU, lately from Alaska, whither he had been sent by > the United States Government to take formal possession of the Russian > territory. The General, we understand, intends a visit, by railroad, to > Cisco and to the terminus of the road. > > OBSEQUIES -The late John S. WILSON, member of Sacramento Lodge No. 2, > I.O.O.F., was buried yesterday afternoon in the Odd Fellow's plat in the > City Cemetery. His funeral was largely attended by members of the Order and > other friends. > > CHANGE - At the meeting of the Board of Directors of the Sacramento > Library Association, held last evening, M.S.S. CUSHMAN was elected Librarian > vice G.P. WARNER resigned. > > FOR THE EAST - Mails for the East, to be forwarded by the steamship > Golden Age to leave San Francisco on the 6th instant, will close at the Post > Office in this city at half-past one o'clock to-morrow afternoon. > > SUPREME COURT - BRUMAGIN vs. BRADSHAW; ordered that defendant have till > the second Monday in this month to file petition for rehearing. > > IMPROVING - District Attorney James C. GOODS has been seriously ill for a > week or two. It affords us much gratification to be able to say that his > condition has greatly improved, and that there are excellent prospects of > his recovery. > > GOOD JOB - Harbor Master YOUNG has, we see, started in on the job of > having lots of wood, lumber, etc., removed from the levee where it has been > too long stored. Let the good work go on, and let the front levee be kept > clear as provided by law. > > REAL ESTATE - On Thursday, the 9th instant, J. DAVIS will have an auction > sale of real estate, a description of which is given in advertisement to be > found in another column. > > EXAMINATIONS - On Wednesday last the pupils attending Primary School No. > 5 corner of G and Thirteenth streets (Hattie M. OSBORNE, Principal and > Mattie H. GILMER, Assistant), were examined, and the result was great credit > to teachers and pupils. Certificates of merit were given to Mollie CORDON, > Kate FARLEY, Nellie ROBINSON, Mary RAMAGE, Alice HALL, Minnie LANCASTER, > Maggie SMITH, Ella TUBBS, Ella GLENN, Virginia HALL, Minnie WILLIAMS, Mary > JOSEPH, Ida TALLMAN, Harriet SCOTT, Arabella WOODS, George LEONARD, Willie > McCORMACK, Willie CATE, Mark ROBINSON, James JOHNSON, Chalmer HALL, George > HILBERT, Frank HALL, Charles CATE, Charles CASS, Daniel TRAINOR, John PLATT, > Frank KERGAN. And diplomas to the Intermediate School were awarded Nellie > RIPPON, George BRUCE, Johanna BIGGS, Alice CARPENTER, Alice PARKER, Mary > HOOPER, Mary MORTON, Belle BOWERS, Harriet SCHOLER, Sarah NEFF, Mary > CHURCHILL, Barbara YAGER, Alice TODD, Laura JONES, Minnie BISCHKE, Orpha > DAVIS, Hetty PALMER, Martha FULLER, Joseph PALM, Alva STEVENS, Wallace > SMITH, David BIGGS, John DUFFY, Edgar JACKSON, Bennie DUNCAN, Charlie > GERRRISH, Horace GREENWOOD, Alonze SMITH, Luis SILVERTINE, Charlie RIPPON, > Roger SHIELDS, John BURKE, Edwin GROSS, Louis GROSS, Charlie GLENN, William > COURTNEY, Charles HOLLAND. On the same day there was examined Primary School > No. 6, on the corner of N and Sixteenth streets, (Clara GARFIELD, Principal > and Nellie SPRAGUE, Assistant). Certificates of merit awarded Olive BOGGS, > Mary McCLANE, Carrie MECKFESSEL, Katie McDONALD, Anna ROBINSON, Lizzie > DOLAN, Virginia NOONER, Walter LYNN, Melbourne GRIFFITH, Savier INGHAM, > Charles BUTLER, Mahlon WILLIAMSON, and diplomas to Maggy McLANE, Alice > GRIFFITH, Anise LYNN, John WILLIAMSON, Thomas O'CONNOR, Albert HORL, Edwin > FOLGER, Charles FOLGER, Willie CALLAHAN, James GILLIS. Primary School No. 7, > corner of M and Ninth streets, (Lucie FOX, Principal and Alida O .PAINE, > Assistant), was examined yesterday and to the great satisfaction of all > present. Certificates of merit were given Emma FRITZ, Rebecca JOSEPH, Emily > DREAKER, Katie WILSEY, Maggy HARTMAN, Mary KELLY, Rilla WILSEY, Ella > STEWART, Nellie HENLY, Lucy O'Brien, Katie JOHNSON, Mary Eldred, Mary > JOHNSON, Sarah JOHNSON, Katie CRAIG, Author DAVIS, George MILLER, Moses > MOORE, Wilbert MAIN, Raphael LEONARD, Carl ELDRED, John McKENNA, Frank > KELLY, Lawrence TURNER, John PORTER, Willie BURTON, Wallace CASTLE. And > diplomas to Emma PLUMMER, Katie HILSEE, Berla SLAUGHTER, Sallie McKIM, > Louisa DREAKER, Addie LONG, Nellie O'BRIEN, Clara BURBANK, Flora BARTON, > Carrie HILL, Amelia KESLER, Charles NEARY, Lenny PRICE, Frank RENWICK, > Willie DUNLEVY, Willie McINTYRE, Simeon BROWN, Frank TAYLOR, Charles > BRUNDAGE, George SMITH, Eddie ROTT, Theodore JELIS, John BURNS, Eugene > HACKNEY, Lewis DICKMAN. The Ungraded School, in the vicinity of Sutter's > Fort, (W.E. CHAMBERLAIN, Principal teacher), was also examined yesterday. > This school is evidently well conducted and in a flourishing condition. > > SEVERE ACCIDENT - About four o'clock yesterday afternoon, a boy four years > of age, named William CURRAN, met with a severe accident while playing in > front of the shop of his uncle, James McGUIRE, on K street, between Fifth > and Sixth. While playing an iron railing fell on him, fracturing both bones > of the right leg midway the ankle and the knee. The little sufferer is > getting along very well under the attendance of Dr. SIMMONS. > > HORRIBLE TRAGEDY IN THE SAN FRANCISCO POLICE COURT > At about half past 12 o'clock, yesterday, a terrible tragedy took place in > the Police Court. The case of William H. ABELL, who was arrested at Hayes' > Valley, a few days since, for an alleged outrage on the person of a little > girl, who had been taken by him from the Industrial School - as mentioned in > the Alta - had been called, and the girl, a pretty child of 11 years of age, > was on the stand testifying to the facts. The girl related enough to show > that he had been guilty of gross indecency, but her testimony was of such a > character as to make it quite doubtful whether he could be convicted of a > more serious crime; and at the suggestion of the Court Mr. LOUDERBACK had > the charge changed to "indecent assault." The warrant charging him with that > offense was filled out and handed to Captain McELROY to be served, and he > had just read it to the prisoner, and turned round to hand it to Mr. > Louderback, when a cry of horror rose from all parts of the room. > Abell, who had been sitting quietly in the dock listening to the testimony > against him was seen to be fumbling at this neck, and those who were looking > at him at first supposed that he was arranging his long whiskers, but in a > moment more it was seen that he had a razor in his hand. Before those > nearest to him could recover from their shock sufficiently for them to cry > out, the unfortunate wretch staggered to his feet, with the blood spirting > in torrents from four horrible gashes in his throat, his eyes upturned and > rolling, and a gurgling noise issuing from his throat. > Judge PROVINES instantly cried out "Seize him; hold him!" and adjourning > Court, came down from the Bench. Captains HANNA and McELROY, and officers > McCORMICK and SPROUL and a citizen, Col. R.J. BETJE, seized Abell > immediately, and in spite of the weakness which must follow such wounds, it > took their united strength to throw him down upon the bench and wrench the > razor from his grasp. They hurried him below, where he broke from them and > another struggle took place before he could be thrown on his back on a > mattress. > A dozen persons started in as many directions for surgeons, and Drs. > HARRIS, MURPHY and HENRY responded immediately to the summons, but on their > arrival found that the miserable man had accomplished his intention fully. > The razor had severed the carotid artery, jugular vein and windpipes, and he > was already beyond human assistance. He breathed about three-quarters of an > hour, and expired without a struggle, at last. > Wm. H. Abell was a merchant from Portland, Oregon, aged 45 years, as > American by birth, married, but had no children of his own. He came down > here some months since to purchase goods for the store, and shipped them to > Portland, intending to follow in a few days. Meantime, however, his partner > - so he subsequently asserted - had contracted debts at Portland, for which > their store was seized under attachment and the goods sent from here were > sold with the rest. > Abell, after purchasing the goods, took the little girl from the > Industrial School, intending to start with her at once for Oregon, where he > resided, and where his wife remained. The closing of the Columbia river by > ice and the troubles about the attachments at Portland, however, delayed his > departure, and he took the child to a private home in Hayes' Valley, stating > that she was his daughter, and that he had been boarding her in a family > down town. The family with whom he was stopping supposed them to be father > and daughter, and they were permitted to occupy the same sleeping apartment > without objection being made. This action on his part led to his ruin and > untimely death. A few days since he sent for his wife to come here and join > him, having given up the idea of returning immediately to Portland, and she > is now on the steamer Ajax, which, had it not broken down on the trip, would > have landed her here on Wednesday night. > Immediately on the horrible tragedy becoming known, an outcry was raised > against the police for not having searched Abell on his arrest more > thoroughly, the impression being, of course, that he had the razor on his > person at that time. We are glad to say, however, that no blame in this > matter attaches to the police. Some days since the deceased wrote a letter > to Charles C. CARTER, announcing his determination to commit suicide, and > the latter notified the police, so that they were on the watch; but it > appears that Abell requested a young man from Hayes' Valley, who came to see > him, to bring a razor, saying that he wanted to shave himself, and the > thoughtless friend did so on Wednesday evening, and handed it to him without > informing the police of the fact. This thoughtless act, though done with the > best possible intention, enabled him to commit the terrible deed, the > particulars of which we have related. Coroner LETTERMAN took the body in > charge, and will hold an inquest upon it. - [Alta > > MARRIAGES > In San Francisco, March 31st, at the First Presbyterian Church, by Rev. > Dr. KELIS, William M. LYON, of Sacramento, to Martha E. WILLEY, of San > Francisco. > In San Francisco, April 1st, Joseph GOALING to Harriet STOKUM. > In San Francisco, April 2d, L. MORRIS, of Carson City, to Julia PLATT. > In Marysville township, March 22d, James STALL to Mrs. Harriet P. LEHMAN. > In Marysville township, March 29th, S.P. PUMYEA to Mary Ann SIMPSON. > BIRTHS > In San Francisco, March 28th, wife of H.J. PARK, of a son; 31st, wife of > Sumner WHITNEY, of twin daughters; also, 31st, wife of Eugene B. DRAKE, of a > daughter; April 1st, wife of Louis SCHWARZENCHILD, of a son. > Near Silveyville, Solano county, March 10th, wife of Stephen G. LITTLE, of > a son. > At Quincy, Plumas county, March 21st, wife of H.L. GEAR, of a son; 28th, > wife of F.B. WHITING, of a son. > At Nevada, April 1st, wife of A.H. HANSON, of a son. > DEATHS > In this city, April 2d, Lou Nina, daughter of Louisa and the late Lewis > DEDMAN, aged 1 year, 4 months and 13 days. > In this city, March 31st, Samuel STRATTON (colored), aged 68 years. > At Marysville, April 1st, Samuel W. EMPEY, aged 44 years, 9 months and 8 > days. > In San Francisco, April 2d, Heinrich KREINHOFF, aged 28 years. > In San Francisco, April 1st, Thomas LITTLE, aged 50 years. > In San Francisco, April 2d, Francis MURPHY, aged 32 years. > In San Francisco, April 1st, Timothy LAHY, aged 37 years. > In San Francisco, March 31st, Conrad PRAESENT, aged 63 years. > In San Francisco, April 1st, James RYAN, aged 30 years. > At Sunnyvale Farm, Solano county, March 17th, William, son of Robert > BROWNLIE, aged 16 months. >

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