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/130.3.1 Message Board Post: I am looking for obituary of Benjamin Edgar Fee who was killed in 1917 by a forest fire. His twin boys Clarence & Clifford witnessed his death.

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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/85.88.1 Message Board Post: Sandra, Re: cemetery book at the museum. Does it contain Memorial Park cemetery in Mount Shasta?

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/721 Message Board Post: Is there an obituary available for James Glen Baty who died in Klamath Falls, Oregon on 18 Nov 1984?? Thank You

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: SHORT, FRANCIS, RAITT, FINNEY Classification: Biography Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/XW.2ADI/720 Message Board Post: VISITORS FROM THE WEST -- Marshall Short, of Yreka, Cal. is here visiting his cousin, Dr. D.R. Francis, of West Fourth Street [Mansfield, Richland Co., Ohio]. Mr. Short is a native of Ohio and spent the earlier years of his life on a farm northwest of Ashland [Ashland County, Ohio]. During the gold fever in 1850 he went to California, going by way of the Isthmus of Panama. Mr. Short has seen a great deal of experience in the years since he went to California. He was a miner, drove pack trains and was engaged in various other lines of work on the Pacific Coast. He now has a fruit farm and is also engaged in stock raising. This is Mr. Short's first visit to Ohio since he left here 48 years ago. His grandparents, Mr. & Mrs. David Raitt, were pioneer residents of Richland County, having settled here in 1818. Mr. Short has just returned from a trip to Washington, D.C. He is accompanied on his trip by the Rev. W.H. Finney, of Tarkio, Mo. formerly a resident of Richland Co! unty, who moved with his parents to Missouri in 1878. He is a son of the Rev. J.P. Finney, formerly of Mansfield, and a grandson of William Finney, who was murdered near this city in 1877 by the negro, Edward Webb. Mr. Finney is a graduate of Tarkio college, and is completing his theological course at the Xenia Seminary. He is revisiting the scenes of his early home here. Mr. Short is favorably impressed with the splendid growth and enterprise of Mansfield. The changes are manifold, not only here, but everywhere around, since he was in this part of the country nearly half a century ago. source: Semi-Weekly News (Mansfield, Richland Co., Ohio): 24 May 1898, Vol. 14, No. 44

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/XW.2ADI/682.1.1 Message Board Post: Hello Larry. So nice to hear from you. I would love to share what I have learned about our Evans family. AND I still do not know the parents of your Jeanette Crawford. I would like to note them in my file, and would also like to have a better idea of where her family was from. Samuel F. Evans was your gg.grandfather. He was my ggg.grandfather, so if I have calculated this correctly, we are third cousins one generation removed. The exciting news is that I found Samuel Franklin Evans' father & mother. Samuel's father was Robert Evans who died in May 8, 1818 in the river between Jefferson CO & Knox CO TN. Samuel's mother was Elizabeth Davidson. Though Robert died intestate, I do have his estate settlement which was filed in Knox CO TN. "Whilst Robert Evans, in the company of two others...was attempting to set a fishing line on the 8th, he was drowned when the canoe sprung a leak...body not found until the 17th." I also believe that I have a good grasp of who Robert's parents were. I will be going out of town for a week, but would love to exchange information with you when I return. Are you in Siskiyou CO? Best regards, Debra My Evans line: Robert Evans>Samuel F.Evans>Mary Ann (Evans) Taylor>Harry Albert Taylor was my g.grandfather.

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/682.1 Message Board Post: Debra: Forwarded this on to my cousin who may have some information. I know that my aunt Evelyn Evans Hammond did extensive research on the Evans Family, but have not been able to locate it. My father was Harry Lee Evans, son of Robert Lee and Jeannette Crawford Evans. The cousin I forwarded this to is Jeannette Kutzer Carroll, daughter of Nita Delle (Evans) Kutzer. Would be interested in your research....Larry

I have tried twice to reply to the subject query and they have bounced. Please contact me privately. Thanks, Bill

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Fee, Babcock Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/XW.2ADI/270.1.1 Message Board Post: I would love to compare notes with you. Doris Fee is my husband's mother. The Babcock she married is his father, Eugene Myron Babcock. Please email me. Thanks.

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This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/XW.2ADI/270.1 Message Board Post: I have extensive FEE genealogy in Siskiyou Co., CA. Dorris FEE married a BABCOCK.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 3, 1919 Mrs. J. A. Blunt and children of Fandango Valley spent Thanksgiving in town with friends. Mrs. W. F. Burch and little daughter, Frances of Lakeview, spent Thanksgiving at the home of Mrs. Burch's mother, Mrs. C. Robidoux. Mrs. Fred Nelson and little son arrived in town from Grandview, Idaho, Tuesday, to be at the bedside of her sister, Mrs. E. F. Cannon, who has been seriously ill for the past several weeks. Wm. Rinehart was thrown from a bucking horse at the Cressler ranch in Guano last week and was brought here for medical attendance. His collarbone was broken and he was other wise pretty badly bruised up, but is getting along as well as could be expected. Pierre Laxague and family and Mrs. E. B. Smalls departed last Sunday for the lower country and will spend the winter in Oakland. Jacob Rechsteiner, of this place, and Miss Mae Belle Carter, of Lake City, Cal., were married at Alturas, Nov. 27, 1919. Mr. Rechsteiner is our popular butcher and the bride is one of Lake City's charming young ladies, and a host of friends wish them every happiness possible. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 10, 1919 The quail are now coming down from the mountains in droves and the farmers should, and no doubt will, see that they are protected and have plenty of feed. The Grand Jury met at Alturas last Monday and a large number of our residents are at the county seat this week either as jurors or witnesses in the Peck case, which will come before the Grand Jury. Henry Harrington, of this place, recently received the news that his son, Leonard had lost his hand and a part of his arm. It seems that he got caught in the machinery of a caterpillar tractor that he was running, with the results above mentioned. Thousands of birds were frozen to death in the waters of Goose Lake during the storm of last week, a majority of them being mud hens although a number of ducks also became entangled in the slush and ice. G. F. Arthur, who resides near where Pine Creek flows into the lake, states that the birds were evidently covered with spray from the waves caused by the high north winds, and as soon as the spray lodged on the ducks it became congealed and they were soon covered with a coating of ice. As a result, they were unable to fly and make their escape. On Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 27, 1919 at the the home of the bride at Lake City, Cal., Marvin Toney and Miss Jewel Franklin were joined in marriage. The young people are well known and highly esteemed residents of Lake City and their many friends extend best wishes for a happy and prosperous future. O. H. Barnhill has traded his ranch for 40 acres of rice land between Chico and Marysville. He came back to Cedarville yesterday to close up his affairs here. Mr. Barnhill says that he and Mrs. Barnhill deeply regret leaving the many friends, they have found in Surprise Valley. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 17, 1919 Mrs. Pathenia Dorris Hayes, mother of E. D. Payne, and one of the oldest pioneer settlers in Modoc, passed away last week at her son's home, near Alturas. She was highly esteemed by all who knew her and she will be missed by those with whom she lived so long. DOGS DANGEROUS Dr. W. L. Kistler, of Reno, was bitten in the hand by a dog affected with rabies and is now taking the Pasteur treatment. Last week a dog near Likely and one near Adin was found affected with the rabies. One cannot be too careful in handling dogs as any of them may be affected with the disease. If a license could be placed on dogs, the tax rate might be lowered. Nobody would object to paying a license on a good dog, but the large number of worthless curs running around is a menace to public safety. George Penland was in town Sunday from the Laxague ranch at 12-mile. E. P. Session, who has been seriously ill at Berkeley, suffering from a severe attack of pneumonia, is rapidly improving we are pleased to state. We are pleased to announce that Mrs. E. F. Cannon, who was so seriously ill for several weeks past, is greatly improved at present. Mr. and Mrs. L. S. Billups, Saturday returned to their home in Bidwell after an absence of a few months spent in the Bay cities. Jim Baty came in from Warner Valley last week to spend a few days. Wm Grow departed for Lakeview Saturday, en route for Tacoma, Wash., where he will visit a sister for several weeks. From there, he will go to Mendocino Co., Cal., to visit another sister. He expects to return to Bidwell in the spring. Born - Near Cedarville, Cal., Dec. 7, 1919, to the wife of Wm Rinehart, a daughter. Born - In Cedarville, Cal., Dec. 3, 1919, to the wife of James Deemer, a daughter. Mrs. L. N. Pabst has been ill with appendicitis, the past week, but is now somewhat improved. Earl Benner was delivering homemade sausage, backbone and spare ribs last week and found ready sale for them. W. A. Johnstone and Frank Green returned home Monday from San Francisco and the lower country. We understand that Mr. Johnstone returned improved in health. Loyd Coates, who is attending the University at Berkeley, arrived home this week to spend his vacation with his parents, Dr. and Mrs. W. D. Coates. Nothing has been heard regarding the proceedings of the Grand Jury. The only ones on the jury from this valley were Henry Stephens and W. S. Jacobs. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 24, 1919 A DANGEROUS EXPERIENCE L. H. Stanley, of Nevada under went a fearful experience about two weeks ago. While enroute to his place, he was overtaken by a big snowstorm. All signs were obliterated and he could not see owing to poor eyesight and the swirling, blinding snow, which his team refused to face, and he wandered around for thirty-six hours, finally arriving at Miller's Home Camp in Long Valley. It was a hard experience for a man of 79 years to undergo, as during the whole time, he was without anything to eat and both his feet were frozen, on slightly. DEATH OF JACOB FOSTER An Old-time resident of pioneer of Surprise passed away at Salinas City, on Dec. 1, 1919, Thomas Jacques Foster. Jake Foster came to Surprise Valley in early 70's; resided at Fort Bidwell for over 25 years. About 14 years ago, he went to Salinas City, where he resided the reminder of his life. He was born near New York City, Jan. 5, 1848, came West in 1862. He leaves a widow, Harriet Foster, of Salinas, and one stepson, Ben Slankard, of Santa Barbara. His only son, Bert Foster died two years ago in Salinas. He also leaves one brother and sister, Mrs. May E. Calderwood, of Warner Valley, Lake Co., Ore., and Robert Foster of Bidwell. Percy Kafader and wife departed Monday for Selma, Cal., after having spent several weeks visiting here. Jim Baty left Monday for the bay Cities, where he will spend the winter. Mrs. Dora and Edna Drouillard returned home Thursday from Chico, where they went to take the body of Mrs. Lee, who died recently after an operation in Los Angeles, Mrs. Lee was a sister of Mrs. Dora Drouillard. Married - At the residence of the bride's parents in Lake City, December 18, 1919, John Jacobs to Miss Bertine Ratcliffe, Judge S. C. Hayes officiating. The hearty congratulations of their many friends are tendered the young married couple. DEATH OF GRANDMA ROBERTS The hearts of the many friends of Mrs. A. A. Roberts were overcast with sadness last Saturday when the sad news of her death was received here. Mrs. Roberts, familiarly known as "Grandma" Roberts, was one of the old pioneer residents of this place having come here in 1873, and resided here continuously until a year or so ago, when she went to Lakeview to reside with her daughter, Mrs. Ella Young, at whose home she died, December 20th. About two years ago she was stricken with a partial paralytic stroke, from which she never entirely recovered, and about ten days ago, she suffered another stroke, which caused her death. "Grandma" Roberts was a type of the old school, a fond mother, a good neighbor and always willing and ready to help in sickness and need, and there are many in this community, who remember her many acts of kindness and cherish her memory. Her remains were brought here last Monday and interred in the I.O.O.F. cemetery, yesterday by the side of her children who have preceded her to "that bourne whence no traveler ever returns. Adolpha Ann Clark was born in Rendal County, Illinois, March 6, 1837. She crossed the plains in 1847, coming to Oregon. From there, she moved to California in 1850. She was first married in 1854, taking the name of Swanson, who gave his life to the waters of the Columbia River. To them two girls were born, Mrs. Fannie Barr, now dead and Mrs. Mary King, who resides in Ashland, Oregon. In 1854, she was married to William Edward Roberts. To them ten children were born of which four survive her. Mrs. Mary King, of Ashland, Mrs. Ella Young, of Lakeview, Mrs. Emma Kuhl and F. L. Roberts, of this place. She died December 20th, 1919, at the age of 83 years, 9 months and 14 days. Wm. Rinehart left last week for Reno. He is having a good deal of trouble with his shoulder, which was broken several weeks ago. Mrs. Hudleson arrived here from Stockton yesterday on a visit to her daughter, Miss Mace Hudleson, who is teaching in the Grammar school here. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Gooch left yesterday for Oakland where they will make an extended visit to Mrs. Gooch's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Trimble. Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Larsen, of Elko and Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Kennedy, of Redding, arrived here Monday and will spend the holidays with the ladies parents, Judge and Mrs. S. C. Hayes. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 31, 1919 Mrs. Daniel House, of this place, died rather suddenly last Sunday afternoon, her death being caused by uremia poison. She was highly esteemed by all who knew her and the sincere sympathy of our people is extended to the bereaved family in their hour of sorrow. We understand that her funeral will be held here next Friday afternoon. After an illnes covering several months, Wm. H. Layton died in the hospital in Chico on Wednesday, Dec. 2, 1919. The immediate cause of his death was heart disease, the after effects of a severe attack of flu last winter. Mr. Layton was a resident of Modoc County practically all his life and was well known thoroughout this northern country. He was 47 years, 1 month and 14 days old at the time of his death. Born - In Cedarville, Cal., Dec. 30, 1919, to the wife of W. D. Benner, a son Born - In Cedarville, Cal., Dec 21, 1919, to the wife of Clyde Hayes, a son Born - At Dr. Coates Sanitarium, Cedarville, Cal., Dec. 23, 1919, to the wife of Melburn Jones. A son Born - Near Cedarville, Cal., Dec. 27, 1919, to the wife of Howard Royce, a son Born - In Cedarville, Cal, Dec. 29, 1919, to the wife of John Patterson, a son Born - In Lake City, Cal., Dec. 20, 1919, to the wife of George Heard, a son Born - In Fort Bidwell, Cal., Dec. 16, 1919, to Mr. and Mrs. B. A. Fox, a daughter, Elizabeth Ann. POPULAR YOUNG COUPLE WED A quiet wedding was solemnized at the residence of the bride's mother in Lakeview on Christmas day at which Miss Norah McCulley was married to Glenn Ward, of this valley the ceremony being performed by Rev. Christiansen, only members of the families of the contracting parties being present. The young married couple is held in highest esteemed by all who know them and all wish them a happy and prosperous voyage over the sea of life. They will make their future home at Fort Bidwell. GRAND JURY INDICTMENTS A the recent session of the grand jury, three indictments were found, namely, one against Mrs. Peck, one against Al. Hotchkiss of Davis Creek and one against a man named Jetmore of Lakeview, who is held responsible for the death of Capt. Brown, an automobile wreck some months ago. It also found many things out of plumb in the county and if its recommendations are carried out there will be a dearth of workmen on the state roads next year and the taxpayers will have to reach 'way down in their jeans and dig up the long green by the handful. FUNERAL OF JAMES BALLARD The funeral of Jas Ballard was held at the Baptist Church at 2 o'clock, Saturday and was largely attended by sympathetic friends and grief stricken relatives. The funeral was conducted by the Masonic faternity, a long line of the members marching on foot to the cemetery where the final rites of the order were performed. James Ballard was exemplary young man. He was born and raised in Modoc County spending most of his life in Alturas. His death was reported last week was directly traceable to complications following an attack of the flu more than a year ago. He leaves besides ayoung wife and child, an aged mother, and a large number of brothers and sisters to mourn his untimely death. A HARD EXPERIENCE Nelson Largent of Lake City, underwent an unpleasant experience near Paisley a week or so ago. While returning from that place with his aunt, he was overtaken by a severe storm and his machine was stalled in a huge snow and sandbank. His efforts to clear a road were futile and they were compelled to remain in the car all night. Help came the next morning and it was found that the engine was packed with sand and the paint on one side of the car was worn off by sand that had blown against it. Dr. M. C. Fox of Lakeview was called to Fort Bidwell, Saturday to attend Mrs. Fred Nelson, who is quite sick. Fred nelson arrived here from Grandview, Idaho, last week to join his family who have been here for the past few weeks. Mrs. Sallie Turner is reported quite ill with the grippe this week. Married - At Alturas, Cal., Dec. 20th, 1919, Daly B. Robinett to Mrs. Jeanne Miller. Lyle Stimers is reported seriously ill but we hope to hear of his recovery soon. Mrs. Arthur ward, who lives above Lake City, met with a painful accident one day last week, when she slipped and fell on the ice and fractured her ankle. Word was received here last week that Mrs. Pierre Laxague, who, with her family recently went to Berkeley, was critically ill, but later reports state that she is getting better. Pete Sansinena left here last Friday for Eureka, Nev. to attend the funeral of Mrs. Isadore Sara, who died there last week. The deceased was a sister of Mrs. Pete Sansinena and Mrs. P. Laxague. We understand that Wm. Rinehart is in the hospital at Reno, where the X-ray photo was taken of his shoulder and it was found to be in a bad shape and it will be four or five weeks and it will be four or five weeks before he will be able to leave the hospital.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 1919 CARD OF THANKS We desire to hereby express our thanks to those who kindly assisted us during our sad affliction in the death of our husband and father, Frank Peck. Mrs. George Beeson Dewey Peck Pearly Peck Mrs. Frank Peck AMEND HONORABLE Last week the record stated that John Largent was the happy dad to a charming little daughter. Report reaches us that it ain't so and that John has purchased a pump shotgun and a Winchester rifle and with a big club is camping on our trail with the avowed intention of stringing our hid on the fence. We'll just be dog-goned of we know what to do to get out of this mess, as the report reached us thru the medium of four good looking and somewhat husky women, and if we jump 'em about it there will be a rumpus, and if we leave it go as it is there will be another rumpus, so there you are. We're putting a whole lot of trust to providence just now. A SAD TRAGEDY Last Friday the people of this place were startled on learning that Frank Peck of Eagleville was dead, from poison, it is claimed, and that his wife had attempted to take her own life by cutting her throat with a razor. Coroner Kerr held an inquest over the remains of the dead man, and the jury returned a verdict that death had been caused by the administration of poison by parties unknown. The remains of Mr. Peck were interred in the Eagleville cemetery last Sunday afternoon, large number of his old time friends attending the last sad rites. Frank Peck was a man of steady habits and highly respected by all who knew him and his sudden and tragic death is deeply regretted. Mrs. Peck's wound is not considered critical and she was brought to the Sanitarium here Sunday, and if nothing unforeseen occurs, she will soon recover. There are many rumors afloat regarding the tragedy, but the following facts were brought out at the Coroner's inquest; It seems that Mr. and Mrs. Peck had finished supper and Mrs. Peck left the house, presumably to go to a neighbor's to see about getting him to help dig a well. In the meantime, Mr. Peck was attacked with violent convulsions, similar to those caused by strychnine, shortly after which Ernie and Neva Cook came to the house and at once gave the alarm. Among the first to get there was Richard Cook, who called Dr. Kennedy and others, and Mr. Peck requested them to call his wife and when she came in, Mr. Peck is reported to have said to her that "she knew who poisoned him," which she denied, and rushed into another room and got hold of a gun which was taken from her, then she picked up a razor and went out of the house and tried to destroy herself by cutting her throat. Sheriff Poore and District Attorney, Laird came over and searched for evidence of any kind, but we understand that no poison of any kind was found. The stomach of the dead man was sent below for analysis and the result of that will, no doubt, determine as to what caused his death. Murder is a grave charge, and in the absence of any definite proof it would be well to withhold judgment, for it might be that grave injustice would be done. It is a well-known fact that at times during the past 15 years, Mr. Peck has been subject to paroxysms that threatened his life and often lasted for an hour or more each time. It is one of those sad and regrettable tragedies that at some time or other occur in every community, and the same charity should be extended to the accused as would be asked by the accuser under similar conditions. The analysis of the stomach will tell the tale. Mrs. L. A. Wallace departed last week for Oakland, where she will remain for the winter months. Her health has been quite poorly for sometime past. J. O. Kafader has been confined to his bed for the past several days, suffering with liver complaint. We are pleased to state he is slowly improving now. Mrs. Bertha Church and son, Rollin spent several days visiting at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ira Phillips, from the Cressler ranch in Warner Valley, where he is employed. M. L. Likins and wife departed last week for the southern part of the state, where they expect to spend the winter and possibly locate. Mr. Likins recently disposed of his mail contract from Bidwell to Adel, Ore., to Jesse Allenwood. Born - Near Cedarville, Cal., nov. 4, 1919, tot he wife of Frank Burns, a son. The Lassen Advocate reports the marriage of Miss Annie Rily, of this place, and Bryan Joslin, last week. J. F. Cole and wife expect to leave here this week for the lower country, where they expect to obtain medical treatment for the latter. Mrs. E. C. Coffman returned here last Monday from Arkansas where she spent the summer, and reports having a most enjoyable time. Married - At Alturas, Cal., Oct. 25th, 1919, Miss Thelma May Phillips to Joseph Denson. The bride is the daughter of Ellery Phillips of this valley and their many friends wish them success on their voyage through life. While boring, a well at Fallon last week, boiling hot water was struck at a depth of 286 feet, and flowing thirty gallons per minute. Pretty good even if they didn't strike oil, as it will warm up matters any way. Howard Hedgepeth arrived home last week from a trip to the lower country and reports every thing looking well down that way. While below Mrs. Hedgepeth under went an operation for appendicitis and is still in the hospital at Chico, and getting along nicely and Mr. Hedgepeth will go down in a few days and bring her home. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 1919 DEATH OF MRS JOHN FRITZ The sad news of the death of Mrs. Josie Fritz, wife of John Fritz, Jr., at Fresno, was received some days ago. No details of her untimely death, other than she died during childbirth. The babe, a little girl, survives her mother. Their many friends here deeply sympathize with the bereaved ones. Married - At Alturas, Cal., at the Baptist Parsonage, Nov. 1, 1919, Darwin K. Cloud and Miss Lillian Harris, both of this place, Rev. Speed officiating. The newly wedded couple are popular young people of this section, and a host of friends wish them much happiness and prosperity. Mrs. J. F. Kerr and little daughter, of Cedarville, are spending several days at the home of Mrs. Kerr's parents, mr. and Mrs. G. C. Smith. Frank Conlan and wife and little nephew, Ivan Myers, have been visiting relatives here for several days from their place at High Rock, Nev. Joel Allen and family spent Sunday night at the home of Mrs. Allen's mother, Mrs. Leary. Joel and family expect to depart for Marysville and vicinity Thursday. Chas H. Fee and Wm. Crow autoed to Klamath Falls last week. They were accompanied over by Mr. Pleasants, of Portland. Mr. Pleasant is a brother of Mrs. F. M. fee, and has been visiting here for some weeks past. Percy Kafader, son of Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Kafader, arrived from Fresno last Thursday. Percy brought back with him a bride of a few days. His many friends were greatly surprised and wish them a very happy and prosperous future. Born - In Cedarville, Cal., Nov. 6, 1919, to the wife of Al Campbell, a son. Born - Near Lake City, Cal., Nov. 9, 1919, to the wife of Roy Hobbs, a daughter. We are informed that the stomach of Frank Peck, which was taken below for analysis, was found to contain strychnine. Dr. Meredith was called to Lakeview last Sunday as a witness or medical expert, where a Basque was shot by a man named Fisher. Jesse Parman and wife came up from Eagleville last Monday on their way to Lakeview to visit their son, Leslie Parman, who now resides in Lakeview. Mrs. Thrailkill departed for her home in Portola last week after a few weeks visit with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. R. Stimers. Miss Emmeline Stimers accompanied her and will spend a few days there. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 1919 MODOC'S HONOR ROLL Following is a list of those who made the supreme sacrifice in the World's War, from Modoc County, as per list furnished me by the proper authorities. KILLED IN ACTION Peter Christiansen, Surprise Valley William R. Morrow, Alturas Edward Smith, Cedarville DIED OF WOUNDS Thos. G. Harvil, Adin Frank C. Woodmansee, Lookout CAMP DEATHS Manilo, L. Feraris, Alturas Marvin Hintz, Alturas William Reginal Miller, Alturas John A. Wall, Alturas I have also received what are known as "Golden Scrolls" issued by the Governor of California, for the above named persons to be delivered to the nearest relatives there of. I have there at the Superior Judges' Chambers, for delivery as directed by the Governor. Please write me where to send the same or preferable call at my chambers and I will deliver the same. Yours Very truly, Clarence A. Raker Judge of the Superior Court. Walter Johnstone left last Saturday for the Wilbur Springs where he will remain for a time in the hope of getting relief from their rheumatism, with which he has been suffering for the past several months. Frank Green accompanied him. NOTHING FOUND Some little excitement was created here last Sunday morning when two young men, Dollarhide and Roberts reported finding a large quantity of blood, bloody clothes and other things that caused them to think that a murder had been committed near the Leonard Baths. A posse at once went out and after a careful examination could find nothing else and decided that probably, some hunter had killed a coyote, which accounted for the presence of the blood. We have been informed that Geo Parman and son have purchased the Alex Weilmunster ranch near Lake City. This is a very fine ranch, and no doubt under its new management will be made one of the finest homes in Modoc County. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Ash and little daughter, Fern, Monday departed for Berkeley to be at the bedside of Mrs. Ash's father, E. P. Sessions. Mr. Sessions has been seriously ill for several days, suffering from pneumonia, but a telegram Sunday stated he was somewhat improved. Frank Gooch moved up to Mrs. Belva Coffman's ranch last week and will conduct it during the next year. It is one of the good ranches in the valley. Mrs. Lawrence Herron left for Colfax last week to enter the Sanitarium for tuberculosis treatment there. Her husband accompanied her as far as Reno. Robert Turner and Frank Page last week purchased the wood saw of Doss and Jacobs and are now ready to perform surgical operations on any woodpiles that might need their services. D. L. Shirk came in from Guano, Nev., a few days ago and reports the erection of a dam on Zetus Spaulding's place that will control a large body of water for irrigation purpose. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 1919 The little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Peterson has been very sick for the past several days but is greatly improved now. Geo Parman, Frank Conlan and Marcus Pantogas were Lakeview visitors Thursday and Friday. They were called over as witnesses for Laxague Bros. We have not learned as yet the outcome of the case. COMMITTED SUICIDE Lest Bonner committed suicide at Richmond last week by shooting himself thru the head with a rifle. It seems he had resigned his position with the Government and had engaged in speculation, which afterwards appeared to him to be unprofitable, which so preyed upon his mind that he became despondent, and while in that mood he committed the rash act. He was highly esteemed in Modoc were he had lived for many years, and last summer her surveyed the new road between here and Alturas, and the news of his unfortunate end came as a great shock to his many friends. Born - In Cedarville, Cal., Nov. 13, 1919, to the wife of Lawrence Goodwin, a daughter. Married - At Cedarville, Parsonage, November 22nd, 1919, Maxwell J. Neilon, of Lakeview to Marie Brown, of Lake City, Rev. Nelson, officiating. Wm. Nickerson arrived here on a furlough last week on a visit to his sister, Mrs. P. McDaniels. He has re-enlisted in the service and will soon join his company. Dennis O'Brien, one of the oldest residents of Modoc was over from Alturas yesterday shaking hands with his old friends. Despite his four score and eight years he is as active as many younger men. A private letter from Mrs. Frank McClintock states that they are now living at 432 South 15th Street, San Jose, and all are enjoying themselves in the land of sunshine and flowers, where they have purchased a home to spend the winters. Their many friends here are pleased to know that they are enjoying the blessings of good health. If our memory serves us right all the Surprise Valley boys who went into service have returned from the army and training camps, except Pete Christiansen, who was killed in battle at the Argonne, Forest and Emery Kafader, died of disease. Surprise Valley, well as Modoc County, was indeed fortunate in having so few of or brave boys killed in the bloody was just ended. Married - At Oroville, Cal., Nov. 25, 1919, Leon R. Stanley to Miss Melba Post, both of Westwood, Cal. The groom is the son of ye editor and wife and is employed in the Publicity department of the Red River Lumber Company, and the charming little bride occupies the position of Cashier of the Red River Lumber Company. They will return to Westwood about the 1st of December to resume their duties, and take up their residence at 319 Elm Street. May God bless and prosper them.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 8, 1919 CELLAR BURGLARIZED While Mr. and Mrs. Pierre Laxague were visiting at Lakeview last week some one entered their cellar and stole a lot supplies, consisting of two sacks of sugar, two sacks of potatoes, one sack of garlic, eleven hams, some bacon, a large quantity of canned fruit and other supplies and a keg of wine. Certain parties are suspected stealing things and it may be that arrests will follow. There has also been other thefts reported recently. If the thieves could be caught, an example should be made, as almost every fall and winter, some one moves into town and things begin to disappear. Mr. and Mrs. Thos Wentzell and Mrs. Belva Coffman arrived here from Oroville last Saturday. Mrs. Wentzell is gradually recovering from her distressing accident. Last Saturday Miss Venetia Heard and Lawrence Parman, of this valley, were quietly married at Alturas. The happy young couple has the best wishes of their many friends for a long and prosperous life. W. T. Dodson, one of the old pioneer settlers of this place but now of Modesto, arrived here last week on a visit to the old home place and many old-time friends. Billy, as he is familiarly known has earned his just reward and recently sold his ranch near Modesto for $600 per acre and has moved into Modesto and is prepared to take life easy as the shadows deepen. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 15, 1919 OFF FOR THE SOUTH Joseph Parman and Henry Kober, of Bidwell, was here Sunday on their way to the lower country. Henry is going on a business visit and Joe is going to Oakland to spend the winter. We did have some hopes that Joe would either bring up or take back with him a nice little side partner, but he's so dog-gone contrary that he didn't do it. DRIFTING THAT WAY The marriage ceremony has been revised in a manner that makes the marriage vows a very simple matter. The groom don't promise to give his wife anything, and the bride don't promise to obey the groom, and we want it distinctly understood that with the latter clause eliminated, we're not going to get married any more. Pretty soon about all there will be to the marriage vow will be, "hey there, kid, you suit me, let's go to housekeeping." "All right, kiddo, I gotcha called" and the deal is completed. There were four marriages: - George M. McCoy and Mabel C. Anderson Sidney V. Harris and June Simson Fred Strong Robbins and Eula Anita Cochran Darrel W. Rachford and Ida Cornelia Sanford Elsa, the little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Eachus, underwent a surgical operation last week, by which her tonsils were removed. John Christian and Mrs. Pauline Lewis were married at Alturas last Sunday. Their many friends wish them unbounded happiness and prosperity as they journey through life. Joseph L. Morrow, one of the old-time settlers of this and Warner valley, died last week at his home in Warner valley. He was 86 years of age and for years was a prominent figure in the history of Warner. Married - At the Congregational Parsonage at Alturas, Cal., October 7th, 1919, Sidney Harris and Miss June Simson, both of this place. The record extends congratulations and best wishes. The young couple left for Yuba City last week, where they expect to make their home, we are informed. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 22, 1919 While working with the machinery in the sawmill at Davis Creek, one day last week, H. C. Ramser was badly injured by getting his clothes caught in the belt, and had they not been torn from him, he would have been killed. His arm was broken and he was badly bruised all over. DEATH OF PIONEER LADY The life romance of two continents spanning nearly a century came to a close last Tuesday morning at the home of Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Hawkins, when Ms. Annetta Larson Best closed her eyes in the sleep of the righteous at the ripe age of 89 years, 7 months, and 23 days. Mrs. Best, or "Grandma best," as she was lovingly called by those who knew her, lived a remarkable life. She was born in Christiana, Norway, February 22, 1830. At the tender age of 16, this slip of a girl, together with a young brother only 14 years of age, left their native land and crossed the Atlantic and came to the United States, where they made their home in the State of Wisconsin. Eighteen years after her venture, this heroic woman, then both wife and mother, crossed the plains in a prairie schooner together with her husband and children and came to this side of the Rockies to carve out of the wilderness, a home for her posterity. It was at the age of 22 when she became the wife of John Calvin Best, whose name she bore through 67 years. To them were born eleven children, eight of whom survive their mother. The living sons are J. M. and A. A. Best, of Richmond, Cal., and Woody Best, of Silver Creek. The surviving daughters are, Mrs. A. E. Rinehart, of Cedarville, Cal., Mrs. Joe Street, of Fife, Ore., Mrs. G. W. Duncan, Mrs. E. M. Brattain and Mrs. R. A. Hawkins, of Lakeview. Married - At Alturas, Cal., Oct. 18, 1919, Miss Mabel Wentzell and Lyle Stimers, both of this place. (Congratulations) Married - at Alturas, Cal., Oct. 20,, 1916 (such be 1919), Miss Erma Johnson and Lewis Sims, of Alturas, Cal. May happiness and prosperity attend them. Mrs. Lawrence Herron underwent a surgical operation last Sunday, having her tonsils removed, and is reported getting along nicely. There seems to be a severe epidemic of matrimonial fever sweeping over Modoc this fall, and we are informed that quite a number of our young people in Surprise have the disease in a very violent form and will soon apply to Doctor Bob Smith, County Clerk at Alturas for relief. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 29, 1919 A HAPPY EVENT A romance which started over two years ago, and which the war interrupted slightly, culminated this afternoon, Oct. 18th, in the marriage of Miss Elsa Scott, popular Reno girl and Mr. Hugh L. Cameron, also well known resident of Reno. The wedding took place at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Scott with Rev. Brewster Adam officiating. Only members of the two families were present. The bride attended by her sister, Miss Franziska Scott, was charming in a gown of white georgette and carried pink rose buds. The groom was attended by his brother, Mr. Milton Cameron. The ceremony was performed under a bower of roses and smilax and the same flowers were used in decorating the other rooms of the home. Following the ceremony, a wedding dinner was served and the young couple then departed for California where they will spend a short honeymoon and return to Reno on Nov. 1 to make their home. The bride was one of Reno's prominent war workers during the war, spending eighteen months in Washington and New Jersey. She worked in a munitions plant in New Jersey and did other war work in the East. Mr. Cameron was among the first Reno man to go to France, where he spent several months in the army, On October 16, 1919, Miss May Reynolds, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Reynolds, formerly of Lake City, Cal., was married at their home in Gateway, Oregon, to John O'Keefe, of Silver Lake, Oregon. They will make their home at Silver Lake. Born - At Lake City, Cal., Oct. 26, 1919, to the wife of John Largent, a daughter Born - In Cedarville, Cal., Oct. 27, 1919, to the wife of L. A. Mariette, a son - Maxwell Mariette Mrs. T. J. Smith of Spokane, Washington arrived here last week and will spend the winter with her daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hanson. Mr. and Mrs. Dan T. Robinson (nee Maude Matthews) of Oakland are here on a visit with the hopes this climate may benefit Mr. Robinson, who has been in poor health since serving in the Army. John Sharp hung a large chunk of beef out one night several days ago and during the night, some one appropriated it. There is some one in the community that needs a hypodermic injection of number 8 shot and projected from the muzzle of a double-barreled shotgun. There is plenty of work at good wages for anybody that will work and there is no necessity to resort to stealing in order to get along.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER, 3, 1919 Harry H. Cannon and Mrs. Maggie Adams were married at Alturas, August 23rd and came over last week and will make their home here. They are well known throughout the valley and county and the Record along with a host of other friends wish the newly weeded couple all the happiness imaginable. Born - In Chico, Cal., August 21, 1919, to Mr. and Mrs. Allen Henry, (nee Mabel Prior), a daughter, Jacqueline We are informed that Henry Stiner was attacked with a slight stroke paralysis last week, but is now recovering. George Penland and wife leaves this week for 12-mile Creek, above Bidwell, to take charge of the Laxague ranch. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 1919 AUTO ACCIDENT Wes Polander had a narrow escape last Sunday morning. While coming to town and at the Allenwood grade he had a blowout in his right front tire which threw the wheel under the machine and holding it so the steering gear failed to work. The machine ran off the grade and rolled completely over, going through a bard wire fence and demolishing the top and windshield. Being a Ford, not much damage was done to it, and Wes escaped with only a peeled ear and shoulder bruised up some. The little nine month's old boy of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Burns, died at the Sanitarium here last Friday after a brief illness from spinal meningitis. The funeral was held from the M. E. Church Saturday afternoon, Rev. Wentzell conducting the service. Sincere sympathy is extended to the bereaved parents in the loss of their dear little boy. Miss Irvine Kistler and David Groves, both of Eagleville were married at Alturas, August 30, 1919 at the Baptist parsonage. Mr. and Mrs. I. W. Kistler, parents of the bride, accompanied the young couple to Alturas. The many friends of the happy couple wish them unbounded happiness and prosperity as they journey through life. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 1919 Mrs. Neal Heard is reported as being ill, suffering from the effects of poison ivy, supposed to have been contracted from handling peaches that were sent her from Myrtle Creek, Oregon. This presumption is made from the fact that there is no poison ivy here, but there is plenty of it in the orchard in which the peaches were grown. She was brought to the hospital here, and the present writing is some better. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 1919 MARRIED Miss Kate Lester and Sydney V. Street were married last Saturday evening, Rev. Wentzell officiating. The newly wedded couple are well and favorably known throughout the valley and county. The bride has been the efficient cashier of the Surprise Valley Bank for the past 10 or 12 years and the groom is conducted with the D. S. Denehy mercantile Co. We all join in extending congratulations to the newly married couple and sincerely wish them all the happiness and prosperity possible. Born - In Cedarville, Cal., September 22, 1919 to the wife of T. J. Wylie, a daughter. News was received here yesterday of the death of George H. Penland which occurred at Grafton, Yolo County, last Friday. Obituary will appear later. Sanford Walker, son of Mr. and Mrs. George Walker of Madeline was killed at that place last Thursday evening by being run over by a railroad engine, his body being entirely cut in two. The young man was a fireman on the engine, and just how the accident occurred will never be known as no one saw it.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 6, 1919 DISTRICT ATTORNEY WEDS We received the announcement of the marriage of R. A. Laird, District Attorney of Modoc County, and Miss Della Bramby, in San Francisco, July 28th, 1919. Mr. Laird is one of Modoc's most popular young men, and his many friends wish him and his young bride all the happiness and prosperity possible in this life. AUTO ACCIDENT Last Tuesday night a bad auto accident occurred on the road this side of the Heryford ranch, when Charley Wilson ran into the auto driven by Miss Ruby Day, and badly damaging the engine, smashed a wheel and otherwise injuring the car. Wilson's car was also badly damaged. The occupants of the Day car, Miss Ruby Day, Mrs. E. H. Day and Miss Faye Stanley were badly shaken up and somewhat bruised but fortunately escaped serious injury. The accident was clearly the result of reckless driving on the part of Wilson, as Miss day had turned her car entirely out of the road was driving slowly, when Wilson came along at a high rate of speed and ran into the car. Born - At Dr. Coates' Sanitarium, in Cedarville, Cal., July 28, 1919, to the wife of Charles Vaughn, a daughter Married - At Alturas, Cal., Aug. 2, 1919, Joe Stewart to Miss Madge Paul, of Yakima, Wash. We sincerely wish the newly wedded couple a joyous and prosperous voyage as they embark on life's rugged sea together. Mrs. Allan Bacon, who now resides at Richmond, arrived here this week on a visit to her aunt, Mrs. D. B. Forward. Mrs. Bacon is offering her residence property, east of T. H. Johnstone Co.'s store, for sale. Read her notice elsewhere. Mr. and Mrs. Roy D. Bolt, former resident of Modoc County returned here this week. Roy will work in the office of the Railroad Company. Mrs. Bolt went on up to Lakeview to visit her sister, Mrs. Ethel Ogle. Married - At Alturas, Cal., August 3, 1919, Raymond Heard, of Lake City and Miss Elsie Adams, of Eagleville. They are among our most worthy young people and the Record, along with a host of other friends, extends hearty congratulations. Dr. Coates in formed us that Ed Connelly, who was seriously injured last week by a derrick falling on him was brought up from Eagleville Saturday night and an operation was performed late that evening and several fragments of bone were removed and the patient is now getting along fairly well. A dispatch fro Lake City to the bee says Samuel Garrett, who has been employed at sawmill west of here, sustained injuries when he was caught in the flywheel at the mill. Two fingers were taken off, he was bruised about the body and his clothes were destroyed. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 13, 1919 DIED OF BLOOD POISONING On Monday last week, Omar McKee came to Dr. Goodearle to have a painful and ulcerated tooth taken out. The Dr. was not feeling well, and referred the case to Dr. Meredith who extracted the tooth. The swelling increased rapidly and with much fury, and he was taken to the Sanitarium. Dr. Meredith and Coates put forth their best efforts but all was of no avail, and the young man died Thursday night, following. OLD TIMER RETURNS William Hudspeth arrived here last week from the lower part of the State and will visit with relatives here for a time. He left here about eighteen years ago and has been with several big cattle concerns in the southern part of the State and in Mexico, but had his leg badly hurt about a year ago and has now discarded the cow business. Mr. Granville Hadsty was over from Lakeview on a visit to his sister, Mrs. Frank Bunyard of Lake City. Miss Catherine Quirk arrived at Lake City on a visit to her parents. She has spent the past year with her sister, Mrs. Herbert Anderson of Yuba Linda. Miss Susie Toney and Mr. Alvy Bunyard were married Aug. 6th at Alturas. Rev. Speed of that place officiating. On their return, a reception was given them at the home of George Toney. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Harry Toney and Mrs. Bide Steward, Mr. and Mrs. George Heard, Mr. and Mrs. F. M. Bunyard, Mrs. Quirk, Mrs. Stiner, Mervin Toney, Ettie Stiner, Jewel Franklin, Della and Daisy Stiner, Winneola Steward, Dorothy Toney and Maxine Heard. The guests were served with ice cream and cake and a very pleasant time was had by all. Ed Green has been suffering with a blood-poisoned finger on his right hand but is getting better now. We are informed that Elmer McCulley is suffering from an attack of appendicitis and will leave soon for the city for treatment. John Reynolds, who recently returned from the army service, is now wielding the sledge and tongs in John Sharp's blacksmith shop. Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Worley, of Woodland have been visiting here during the past week, the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Cummins. Mrs. Worley is a sister of Mr. Cummins. Mrs. B. P. Dollarhide came up from Deephole last week, where she is now staying, and spent several days here before returning. She says that she is well pleased with that place. Mr. and Mrs. Lee Murphy arrived here from San Francisco last week where Mrs. Murphy under went a couple of surgical operations. Her condition was considered very critical for some time, but is now getting along nicely, we are glad to state. Jack Moore has been in town several times during the past two weeks, for medical treatment for blood poisoning in the hand. The poisoning was cured and then erysipelas attacked the same hand and he is having a bad time of it, but is getting better now. While Mrs. Chas. Culton was preparing to take a bath yesterday morning and while pouring the hot water into the bathtub, it tipped and splashed the water onto her body and scalding her pretty badly. She was taken to the Sanitarium, where her burns were treated and she is now getting along nicely. Fortunately, her burns were not serious. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 20, 1919 CALLED HOME Died - In Cedarville, Cal., Aug. 17, 1919, Mrs. Ellen Colver, beloved sister of Mrs. John Stewart, aged 57 years. He death was caused by Bright's disease from which she suffered intensely for many weeks. Ellen Young was born in Shasta County in 1862 and came to Surprise Valley in 1875 and in 1901, she was married to Clark Colver, who survives her. Her life was gentle, but like still water, it was deep. In her heart of hearts she carried those she loved and her hand was never weary, her step never failed in ministering unto and caring for those who were in any way dependent upon her. None was more willing to aid the suffering, sustain the weak and cheer the desponding and to throw over the frailties of our race the mantle of Christian charity. Her many friends' deeply regret her death and extend sincere sympathy to the bereaved ones. The funeral was conducted from the M. E. Church Monday afternoon, Mr. Roys officiating, and her remains were interred in the I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Married - At Alturas, Cal., Aug. 15, 1919, Frank Bowers, of this place and Miss Ernestine Jones, of Lake City. These popular young people have a host of friends throughout the valley, who wish them unbounded happiness and prosperity as they journey life's pathway together. Wm, Burgun, well known here, and at one time Supervisor of the 3rd district of Modoc died at Fresno last Thursday. No details of his death have been received. He was well liked by all who knew him and a large number of friends extend sympathy to the bereaved wife and daughters. He was a member of the Surprise Valley Lodge, No. 235 F. and A. M. We understand that his two daughters, Misses Willie and Ethel Burgun are teaching school at Honolulu. Mrs. J. H. Hawkins, who went below to have her hand treated last week, had the little finger of right hand amputated and is now getting along nicely. Joe Jurrell got a piece of steel in his thumb last week which, caused him intense suffering and fear of blood poisoning was entertained, but he is now getting better. L. A. Wheeler left last Saturday for Eugene City, Oregon to spend several weeks visiting his relatives. He was accompanied as far as Lakeview by his daughter, Lavelle and Mrs. Roy Bolt. An Indian woman was bitten by a rattlesnake at 20-mile Creek one day last week and died. Death from snakebites is a rare thing among the Indian, as they seem to have a sure antidote for it. Julia, an old Indian woman and an old timer of this place, passed over to the happy hunting grounds of her forefathers last Friday and her remains were laid to rest according to the white man's custom. A fire in Susanville last Thursday morning destroyed ten buildings caused the death of one man, Frank Allen, a waiter. The loss is estimated at about thirty thousand dollars, a good deal of the loss being covered by insurance. The fire started in the rear room of a restaurant. Rumor reached here last week that Olin Johnson formerly of this place and Miss Kate Likins of Bidwell were married at Reno. If that be so, Record wishes the newly married couple all the happiness possible. Sargeant Johnson is highly esteemed by all here, where he was raised and we wish him the best of success in life. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 27, 1919 Mrs. S. O. Cressler received word yesterday of the birth at Sacramento on August 18, of a nine-pound baby girl to her sister, Mrs. E. H. Fethreolf. Mr. and Mrs. Fethreolf were former residents here. Mr. Fethreolf is being engaged in the meat business. Mrs. Cressler is quite proud of the fact that she is once more called upon to assume the responsibility of "auntie." TRIAL JURORS The following jurors have been selected from this valley to act in the trials of Bowman vs Payne, Baty vs S. F. Cattle Co., and Dyke vs Flanigan, which comes up in the Superior Court in September: Joseph Conlan, W. F. Cockrell, Frank Peck, W. P. Benner, Wm. Bordwell, J. F. Simms, John Quirk, Sylvester Allen, Thos Sizer, Mode Page, Roy Gooch, S. F. Allenwood, G. W. Gooch, W. A. Hussa, Ernest Groves, Leslie Parman, Roy Hobbs, J. W. Taylor, C. A. Small, Luman Foskett, Albert Stiner and C. H. Fee. Mrs. M. Auble, of Adin, arrived here last Friday on a visit to her daughter, Mrs. Maude Keeney. Miss Ruth Cambron, of Eagleville, was operated on at the Sanitarium here last Friday for appendicitis, and we understand she is getting along nicely. Mr. and Mrs. Jarman came over from Alturas last week and are now staying here. Mrs. Jarman is recovering nicely from her injuries by an automobile accident some weeks ago, when she had a narrow escape from death.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 2, 1919 There are only three places where the climate is perfect - Heaven, this county and a real estate office. We are informed that Mrs. Lee Murphy, of Eagleville, is quite ill and was taken to San Francisco last week for medical treatment. Miss Eunice Watson was operated on here last Monday for appendicitis and we understand she is getting along nicely. Miss Bess Benner, sister of John Benner and niece of D. J. Benner of this place, is here from Washington visiting relatives. We desire to thank those who so kindly assisted at the funeral of my daughter, Mrs. Emily Darnell and in making arrangements therefore. Geo. H. Ayers, and family Otto Tonningsen and Pat Heard of Lake City, who have been in the service in France for many months returned home this week and are looking fine. Welcome, boys Miss Ina Stiner, a Surprise Valley raised lady and one of the most popular educators of Porterville, arrived here last week and will spend her vacation visiting her parents and friends. Miss Opal Strief was the successful contestant here last Saturday evening and received a handsome set of silver cutlery from the Wheeler Amusement Co., who showed here every night last week. Married - At Alturas, Cal., June 31, 1919, Miss Grace Watson and Sylvester Allen, both from the vicinity of Cottonwood Creek. The Record extends hearty congratulations to the newly weds and wishes them a happy and prosperous life. A fatal automobile accident occurred near willow Ranch last Monday night. It seems that two men were in an automobile and going at a high rate of speed and in turning a corner the machine rolled over killing a man named Capt. Brown, of Lakeview, and badly bruising the other occupant of the car. WEDNESDAY, JULY 9, 1919 A SAD TRAGEDY Guy Gooch, of this place, received a telegram yesterday from Gridley stating that the two little children of Mr. and Mrs. Thos Wentzell had been burned to death and that Mrs. Wentzell and a cousin had been badly burned. Mr. Gooch and his father and sister, Mrs. Belva Coffman, left for Gridley at once. No details of the shocking accident were given. This entire community grieves with the sorrowing parents in the loss of their little ones, and we sincerely trust that the mother and her cousin were not badly injured. YEP, WE SPANKED HIM Among the Westwood news items published in the Lassen Mail last week, we find the following regarding a Cedarville raised boy, whom we had the privilege of spanking on sundry and diverse occasions for a period of twenty-one years: "Leon Stanley left Sunday forenoon for Chico. From there he will go to Redding, then back to Chico, then to Marysville, Reno and return to Westwood. He expects to be gone about eight days. He is on business for the Red River Lumber Company in a labor advertising campaign. UNPROVOKED ASSAULT One night last week, Mrs. McDonough, who conducts the Cosmopolitan Hotel at Bidwell, was assaulted by a woman from Lakeview. It seems that the woman had come over to celebrate while the celebrating was good, and the assault was the unprovoked act of a crazed victim of the demon "booze." A warrant was issued for the arrest of the Lakeview woman, but before could be served, she had skipped out for Lakeview. Mrs. Lelia Mabrier and daughter arrived here last week and is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Jones. Mrs. Frank Prior and son, Golden, are in Surprise from Chico, spending the summer with Mr. and Mrs. C. G. McCloud. Dispatches today states that the corkscrew skirt is the latest thing out in Paris. If any American girl attempts to use it, her mother ought to stopper. Miss Frankie Roberts, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F. L. Roberts of this place, and Edmund Slippey, of Alturas, were married at Reno last Friday. The Record extends hearty congratulations. Miss Mildred Fenwick, daughter of W. A. Fenwick, of this place, arrived here from Marysville last week and will visit here for a while. She was here last summer for time, and likes Surprise. Nicholas Brown was the name of the man killed in the auto accident near willow Ranch, mentioned in last weeks Record, A. Jetmore was the other occupant of the car, but beyond a few scratches, he was not hurt. Mrs. A. L. Benner left last Saturday for the southern portion of the State, where she goes in the hope of benefiting her health. She has been suffering from heart trouble for some time and her many friends here sincerely hope that a change of climate may prove beneficial. "Buzz" Miller was arrested last Wednesday, charged with burglarizing Santiago's store at Fort Bidwell Tuesday night. He was released on bonds and his trial to come off later on. We are truly sorry that the young man should get mixed up in a case of that kind. WEDNESDAY, JULY 16, 1919 GOOD MEDICINAL SPRINGS Orvis Decious of Fort Bidwell recently returned from the Wilbur Hot Springs in Colusa County, where he had been to get relief from a severe case of rheumatism and he returned very much improved health. That used to be our old "stamping ground" when we were a lad and have seen many a case of the worst kind of rheumatism relieved in a few days by the wonderful water of those springs. HORSE SHOT While riding the range near Big Valley a few days ago, Ed Conlan had his horse shot from under him by some party unknown. There were two shots fired, the first passing over Mr. Conlan's head and the second bullet hitting the horse in the heart. The horse flinched when the bullet struck him, but not until he had gone about 200 yards did he show any sign of having been shot. The horse then became sick and finally fell dead. - Lakeview Examiner MARRIED Rev. H. D. Harkins, of this place, and Miss Bessie Benner, of Seattle, sprang a surprise on their many friends last Monday evening by hieing to Alturas and getting married. The groom is the pastor of the M. E. Church and has resided here for almost two years and is highly esteemed by all who knows him. The bride is a charming young lady, recently arrived here, and has made numerous friends during her stay. The Record, along with a host of friends sincerely wish them all the happiness and prosperity possible as they travel over life's rugged pathway. VICTIMS OF FIRE RECOVERING O. S. Gooch and Guy Gooch returned yesterday from Gridley, where they were called last week by the horrible accident, which caused the death of the two little children of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Wentzell and the badly burning of the mother and her cousin, Miss Grace Gooch. Miss Gooch was badly burned on the body and arms, and Mrs. Wentzell was badly burned about the face and arms. Both are getting along as well as could be expected. The fire occurred between 2 and 3 o'clock in the morning, when the women awoke the house was filled with smoke and flames. Mrs. Wentzell picked up her two little children and carried them down stairs, but was overcome with smoke and dropped them, and was in a dazed condition when she escaped from the burning building. She did not know when or how she got out or when she dropped her children. REMINISCENCES, 50 YEARS AGO Last Saturday, July 12th, was the 50th anniversary of the arrival here of Wm. T. Cressler and J. H. Bonner, two men whose lives are indelibly identified with the history, growth and development of this valley and town. Indeed, Cedarville may well date its birth on the day of their arrival, for it was due to the energy and business methods of Messrs. Cressler and Bonner that the town commenced to assume shape and grow until it has reached its present dimensions. At the time, the territory all belonged to Siskiyou County and Lake City was the sub county seat, as it were, as the county officials would come from Yreka a certain times to hold court and transact other business. Alturas, Davis Creek, Eagleville, Likely and Canby were then not on the map. When Cressler & Bonner arrived here 50 years ago, there was only one house in the place, a log cabin which was built by a man named Talbot, and which had been occupied by a man named Townsend, who was killed by the Indians. This house they expected to get, but it was occupied by a man who refused to vacate it for a time, and on their arrival with about $4,000 stock of goods, they had no place to store it. But they unloaded their wares, bought a bull dog for $20 to guard their property and started in to do business in the open air, and continued until the log cabin was vacated, when they occupied it and for several years did a thriving business in it. This memorable old cabin still stands in the park, a relic of pioneer days. They then erected the big brick building on Main Street, when they retired from the mercantile business and engaged in the banking business, in which they continued successfully for years. Bonner passed away in 1904 and his death was sadly mourned by his friends, and they were legion. His life partner, W. T. Cressler, is still alive and is an energetic business man despite his 83 years of age and he takes a very active interest in conducting his large possessions, and he is today the wealthiest man in Modoc County. The name of Cressler and Bonner is familiar in every household in the county and is held in highest esteem. It was to such men as thwy, with keen intellect, indefatigable energy and laudable ambition that the honor is due for blazing the way to civilization. Fifty years is a long span of time. During that time, many changes have transpired. Nearly all of the older pioneers have answered the last roll call, among whom were P. W. Hayes, C. T. Sharp, Abel Wood and Rufus Wood and wife, Z. Street and wife, Frank and D. E. Hill, E. A. Wood, Jesse Hironymous, T. H. Johnstone, W. H. McCormick and many more whose names we cannot recall at this moment. All that now remains of the old guard here that we know of, are W. T. Cressler, I. N. Jacobs, of Lake City, and Frank McClintock of Eagleville and H. Hobbs, and we hope that time be lenient with them and that they may live for many years to come and enjoy the fruits of their labor. Miss Eunice Watson underwent an operation for appendicitis last week, and it was found necessary to operate again Monday. We sincerely hope the young lady may recover speedily. James E. Mayfield and wife and daughter, Surprise Valley raised people, but now residents of Kingsburg arrived here last week on short visit to relatives and friends. It has been a number of years since they were here and their friends were glad to meet them again. AUTO ACCIDENT Thursday, J. C. Jarman accompanied by his wife started across the mountain to Cedarville with a truckload of gasoline and other freight. When neat the Wilson ranch the truck turned over pinning Mrs. Jarman beneath the load. It was impossible to get her out and her husband was compelled to leave her and go for help. She was finally released after help arrived and it was found she had suffered a broken shoulder besides other injuries. Dr. Stile was telephoned for and went out with Vern Renshaw and brought her back. WEDNESDAY, JULY 23, 1919 Born - Near Cedarville, Cal., July 17,1919, to the wife of E. R. Tyeryar, a daughter (The spelling may be Tyervar) Mrs. A. D. Aston of Oakland arrived here last week and is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Smalls. Mrs. Sylvester Allen underwent a surgical operation last Tuesday for appendicitis, and is reported as getting along nicely. M. Hotchkiss and wife arrived here last week from Berkeley where they now reside and will visit in the valley during the summer. Ben F. Hudspeth and wife arrived here last week from Chico on a visit to relatives and friends. Ben is postmaster at Chico and getting along nicely. His many friends are glad to see them again and know that they are doing well. WEDNESDAY, JULY 30, 1919 DIED FROM INJURIES Oroville, Butte County, July 25 - Miss Grace Gooch of Bangor, Butte County, died last night from burns received in trying to save the lives of the young children of her cousin, Mrs. Wentzell, of Gridley, Butte County, when the home of her mother was destroyed by fire about three weeks ago. Miss Gooch was seriously burned in her heroic efforts to save the children and was hurried to a local hospital. At first, it was thought she had a chance for recovery, but suddenly her condition grew worse. She was born at Bangor, where she spent her life and was active in social and civic affairs of the community. FATAL ACCIDENT A most frightful accident happened at the Elmer McCulley ranch between here and Eagleville last Saturday afternoon in which little Roy Cook, seven-year old son of Harry D. Cook, lost his life. As near as we can learn it happened as follows, the little fellow was piqued because his father had taken gunpowder away from him and forbidden him to play with it. He filled his pockets with powder, unknown to his folks, and went to the McCulley farm, a short distance from his home and he and Lewis McCulley were playing in a bunch of willows, some distance from the house, and were igniting the powder with matches and in some way the powder in his pockets caught fire and burned his clothes off and burned his body terribly. He ran to a ditch and jumped in and put out the fire, then Lewis carried him to the house and Mr. McCulley and his father brought him to the Sanitarium here as quickly as possible and everything was done to relieve his suffering but of no avail and he passed away about midnight. His remains were interred in the Eagleville cemetery Monday afternoon, Rev. H. D. Harkins conducting the services. Deepest sympathy is extended to the bereaved family in their hour of grief. Edward Connelly met with a serious accident on his ranch neat Eagleville. The boom on a derrick broke loose and fell, striking him on the head and fractured his skull. He was brought to the Sanitarium here and several pieces of bone have been removed from the brain. At this writing, he is reported as being paralyzed and his condition is extremely critical.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 4, 1919 Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Cole left last Monday for the lower country where they are taking Emery Cole for medical treatment. Mrs. Lynn Chandler and little son arrived here recently from Denver, Colorado, on a visit to her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Fritz. Lew McCulley went to Lakeview last Saturday and brought back with him his mother, Mrs. Kate McCulley and sister, Miss Nora, for a short visit. They returned home Sunday. Gerge LaRose, who resided here for a time about thirty years ago, arrived here from his home in San Francisco yesterday. He is feeling fine and says that he wanted to come back tot he old place again and renew old time acquaintances, and especially to see his early day partner, Thomas Acty. Last week, John Reynolds, Robert Minto, Calvin Simms, Wayne Olinger, Thomas Phillips and Darwin Cloud returned home from war service in the army. A large majority of the boys going into service from this valley have now returned and in a few months, they will all be back. They are all glad to be back home and we are glad to see them back. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 11, 1919 DEATH OF MRS. CROW Mrs. Zetus Spaulding, of this place received the sad news of the death of her grandmother, Mrs. J. L. Crow, which occurred at Berkeley, June 4th, aged 88 years. Her remains were interred in the cemetery at Beckwith, besides those of her husband, who passed to the Great Beyond several years ago. Mrs. Crow was well known in this valley as a sweet and most lovable woman, always greeting everybody with a bright smile and cheerful and pleasant words, and was possessed of a Christian fortitude and patience that endeared her to all. Her last days were not marked with sickness and the end came as though she had laid down to take a long and peaceful sleep. She leaves to mourn her loss, one son, Dr. Crow, of Plumas County, and two daughters, Mrs. W. H. Shirk of Lakeview, and Mrs. D. L. Shirk of Berkeley, to whom a host of warm friends tender their sympathy in their sad affliction. TOWLE vs BONNER The case of Towle vs Bonner began in the Superior Court of Modoc County on Wednesday and ended Friday night when the jury awarded Mr. Towle $750 and costs which altogether amount to about $1000. Mr. Towle was suing for $11,000. The case grew out of statement made by Mr. Bonner to the effect that Mr. Towle bet on the Presidential election and a later argument on the street in which discussed by the two men. Mr. Bonner did not deny having made the statement but he did deny any intent to injure Mr. Towle by it but testified he actually believed his statement true. - Plaindealer Knowing Mr. Bonner as we do, we are inclined to think that his statement was made more through thoughtlessness than a desire to injure Mr. Towle and we regret to learn that Mr. Bonner was made the victim of his own utterance. However, the incident is now closed, and it should be a warning to those who have no regards for the reputation of others. The scandalmongers and gossips are the vilest creatures on God's green earth, and we have them even in Cedarville. If they had to pay fines of a thousand dollars or so each, they would be more careful of what they say about their neighbors. Born - Near Lake City, Cal., June 7, 1919, to the wife of Charlie Atkinson, a son Born - In Cedarville, Cal., June 7, 1919, tot he wife of James Dyke, a daughter Died - In Cedarville, Cal., June 7, 1919, the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Dyke. Born - In San Francisco, Cal., May 12, 1919, to Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Johnstone, a daughter We received a medal last week from the Secretary of the Treasury of the United States, which was awarded to us for patriotic service in behalf of the Liberty Loans. It is about the size of the American half-dollar and was made of a captured German Cannon and is an interesting souvenir. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 19, 1919 DEATH OF R. L. SLOSS R. L. Sloss died at Oroville, June 10th. He was taken ill while attending a moving picture show and went to his room at the hotel, where he died half an hour later, his death being due to apoplexy. Bob, as was familiarly called was well known by almost every resident in Modoc, where he resided for years. For some years he was the editor of the Alturas new Era, and was Tax Collector for the county for 12 years and at the expiration of his term last January, he entered the internal revenue service with headquarters at Oroville. Bob was of an optimistic sunny disposition, always greeting one with a smile and hearty handshake and his many old friends deeply regret his death. He was about 52 years of age. His remains were brought to Alturas and interred in the cemetery last Saturday, he leaves to mourn his loss wife and three sons, to whom the sincere sympathy of a host of friends are tendered. PIONEER CALLED HOME C. T. Sharp, one of the pioneer settlers of this valley passed away here yesterday morning, at the ripe age of 88. He was born in New York in 1831, and came to California in 1850, and came to Surprise Valley in 1864, where he built and completed the first house in the valley. In 1874, he was married to Mrs. Catherine brown, who survives him. His death closes the remarkable career of a remarkable man. While a youth, he joined the Walker filibustering expedition to Central America and went through the hardships and privations of that ill-fated dream of opulence. In the early days of the Comstock, he was a familiar figure in the Nevada mines around Virginia City, and was master mechanic in the largest shops there. He was also at the Fraser River boom and other places where exciting times prevailed. He came to this valley when the Indians were hostile and no life was safe. He helped to subdue them, and lived to see the valley converted from a wilderness into comfortable homes and peaceful industries. He was a diamond in the rough, gruff on the exterior, but a heart within that was full of the milk of human kindness. He was a true friend, a good neighbor and a man whose name will always be associated with the history of the valley. To his sorrowing wife and sons, John C. and Jake Sharp, we with a host of friends, tender our sincere sympathy. His funeral eill be conducted from the M. E. Church this afternoon at 1:30 and the remains interred in the Odd Fellow cemetery. Born - In Preston, Nev., May 26, 1919, to the wife of John Scot, a son, 8 ½ pounds. Attorney Jake Sharp and wife came over from Alturas last Sunday called by the illness of his father, C. T. Sharp. Mr. and Mrs. Bennington and daughter arrived here today from San Diego on a visit to Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Eachus. Mrs. Bennington is a sister of Mr. Eachus and this is the first time they have met in nineteen years. Fred Street was up from Eagleville last Sunday on a short visit. They have been telling some things about Fred lately, but we don't know whether there is anything in it or not. He says not, and as he is bigger than we are, we are inclined to believe him. Harry E. Wood, who spent his boyhood here and who learned the printer's trade in the Record office now of Bieber, Lassen County, was a visitor here last Wednesday, shaking hands with old-time friends and made us a pleasant visit. Harry is now Supervisor of the 4th district, with his home at Bieber, and we are pleased to learn that he is doing well. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 25, 1919 CALLED HOME Mrs. H. D. Cook passed away here last Thursday morning, her death being due to uremia, attending childbirth, and her remains were buried in the Eagleville cemetery last Saturday, followed to their last resting-place by a large number of sorrowing friends and relatives. Rev. Harkins conducted the service. She was born and reared in Surprise Valley, being a daughter of the late James Hornback and was highly esteemed by all who knew her. She was quiet and unassuming, with love for home and the things that go to make the home life a comfort and pleasure to all. Her death is made more sad, if possible, from the fact that she leaves seven children behind, that are now bereft of mother's love and guidance, and to them and the sorrowing husband is extended the sincere sympathy of the entire valley in the hour of their unspeakable sorrow. PIONEER LADY DIES Mrs. Ruth A. Wood, mother of Mrs. M. N. Fegtley, who had made her home with Fegtley's in Vale for some time, died Sunday morning, May 11th, about seven o'clock after a few weeks' illness following an accident in which she broke her hip. The funeral was held from the M. E. Church Monday morning at ten o 'clock with Reverend Clower preaching the service, and members of the choir singing favorite songs of the deceased. Mrs. Wood was born at Brockville, Province of Ontario, Canada, on July 1, 1831 and was 87 years and eight months and ten days old at the time of her death. In 1853, she was united in marriage to Rufus Wood at Ashton, Illinois. Two sons and six daughters survive her and mourn the loss of a devoted and loving mother. At the age of 22, Mrs. Wood united with Methodist Episcopal Church and was true member and worker in the Church up to the time of her death. A few weeks ago, while hunting a lost thimble, Mrs. Wood in stooping, snapped the bones in her right hip, and though the injury seemed to be mending, she gradually faded away. A large circle of friends in vale, who have come to affectionately know her as "Grandma Wood" mourn the loss of her cheery companionship. Mrs. Wood lived at this place fro many years and reared her family here, being one of the pioneer women of this valley and was highly esteemed by a large circle of friends, who deeply regret to hear of her death. Born - Near Cedarville, Cal., to the wife of Curtis Lusk, a son

WEDNESDAY, MAY 7, 1919 DEATH OF WM. MILTON It is not your correspondent's custom to write obituaries, yet upon occasion it would not be out of place and no partiality shown. William Milton was born in East Bourne, England, August 15th, 1840; died in Cedarville, April 28th, 1916 (should be 1919). Having passed the three score years and ten of the Scriptures by more than eight years. Mr. Milton came to America in 1854 and four years later united with the Baptist Church upon profession of faith in Christ. Just a few days before his death, in conversation with the writer, Mr. Milton expressed himself as firmly believing that the Bible furnished the only foundation that will stand the test in all trying times of life. Father Milton came to California in 1859 and was married to Parthena Carson in 1864. This companion in deed and in truth was taken from him by the Grim Reaper some 36 years ago. Eight children were born of this union, seven of whom are still living. Mrs. A. L. Porterfield, Charles G., Mrs. Clara Westcott, Mrs. Gerte Hotchkiss, Wm. Milton, Pearl L. Milton and Mrs. Ethel Hotchkiss. The sincere ties of affection bound the parent and children together. No one can point to the children and say "you did not honor your father and provide for him in his old age." The writer remembers many a companionable hour spent with Father Milton in the harvest fields of Surprise. Friends and neighbors laid the body to rest in the Lake City cemetery Wednesday afternoon under the direction of Undertaker Frank Kerr. W. A. Heard George H. Penland, of this place has been quite ill for the past several weeks. Mr. Penland is 86 years old, and the result of serious illness at that age is always doubtful. SERIOUSLY ILL Thos Jones, Sr. of this place, went over to his ranch on Sand Creek to do some work last week, and while alone there was taken sick and was in bed for two days without food and water when E. J. Beebe happened to come along and stop at _he _use and found him in a very serious condition. He was brought to town and everything possible done for him, but we are informed that his condition is very critical, and owing to his advanced age, his recovery is regarded as doubtful. LITTLE DEAN PASSES AWAY Mr. and Mrs. D. J. Benner, of this place, received a telegram from Selma last Thursday stating that little Dean, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Mayfield, formerly residents of this place had passed away on the evening of May 1st. the little fellow was about one year old and no details of his death were given. The Record, along with many other old time friends tenders their heartfelt sympathy in their hour of sorrow to the bereaved parents. Mrs. Chas. Decious, of Bidwell was visiting her sister, Miss Gay Delmas last Sunday, and shaking hands with old-time friends. NOTICE - We request that those who are circulating scandalous reports about my family would either prove the reports or hold their peace. Mrs. James Riley Kesner Perry, son of Mrs. Mary A. Perry, arrived home from overseas where he was with the famous fighting 91st division. He like the rest of the soldier boys was mighty glad to get home. Card of Thanks - We desire to extend our thanks to those who so kindly favored us during the late illness and death of our father, William Milton. Mr. and Mrs. O. D. Hotchkiss Mr. and Mrs. Ollie Hotchkiss Mrs. A. L. Porterfield W. L. Milton J. P. Milton Mr. and Mrs. I. N. Jacobs celebrated their golden wedding anniversary at Lake City Wednesday. They were married at Lake City and have lived there continuously ever since. Mr. and Mrs. Jacobs built the first log cabin in what is now Lake City, and is, in fact, a pioneer of pioneers. May they live long and in the enjoyment of health and other good things of this life is our sincere wish. Born - Near Cedarville, Cal., May 2, 1919, to the wife of Elbert Vernon, a son The 1. W. W.'s are sending bombs through the mails to prominent people throughout the United States, and seventeen of the death dealing instruments have thus far been detected in the mails, and it is probable that several lives will be snuffed out. How long the government will stand for that kind of work remains to be seen. WEDNESDAY, MAY 14, 1919 Zetus Spaulding, of this place, met with a bad accident yesterday morning. He started for Gerlach with a four-horse team and when near Cottonwood hill the leaders became frightened and started to run, when one of the lines broke. The horses, released from control circled around cramping the wagon and throwing Mr. Spaulding off the seat, the wagon wheel passing over his left arm, breaking it at the elbow, and he was held in such position that he was barely able to keep his head from being run over by the wheel. His arm was badly shattered but he is getting along as well as could be expected. DEATH OF MRS. O. S. GOOCH The passing of Mrs. Gertrude Gooch to the life beyond on May 8th marks also the passing of a noble Christian character to the reward that awaits the faithful. For more than forty years, she lived her life among the people of Surprise Valley, in a plain, simple and unassuming way. As a mother, her interests clustered round her children and her home. She sought to give her children every comfort that her circumstances and position in life would warrant. Her Christian character shone with many an unselfish deed. He r home was always open to welcome any one who chose to come, and her hospitality was as boundless as her love for Christ and His work. She was sympathetic to the extent that the burdens, cares and heartaches of others were shared by her and in many instances during the time the writer has known here, she has in practical ways relieved and cheered the burdened and distressed to the limit of her ability. If the veil could be lifted and she were to send a message to her many friends and loved ones it would be the sentiment of these lines: "I go to life and not to death; From darkness to life's native sky; I go from sickness and from pain; To health and immortality; Let our farewell, then, be tearless; Since I bid farewell to tears; Write this day of my departure; Festive in your coming years; For toil there come the crowned rest. Instead of burdens, eagle's wings; And I, even I, this life-long thirst; Now quench at everlasting springs." She was an active member of the Methodist Church at Cedarville and lived a humble Christian life worthy of emulation. Gertrude Thorp was born in Ogle County, Illinois, Dec. 26th, 1855; came with her parents to Surprise Valley in 1874. She was married to O. S. Gooch, July 10, 1875 at Susanville. After residing about three years in Reno, Nevada, she with her husband came back to Surprise Valley, where she has lived ever since. There is left to mourn her loss, a husband, O. S. Gooch, three sons, Frank D., Guy W. and Roy Gooch, also two daughters, Mrs. Belva Coffman and Mrs. Gladys Wentzell. Two sisters, Mrs. E. C. Gooch of Los Angeles, Cal., and Mrs. Mary Cutts, of Portland, Oregon survive her. She died at her home after an illness of only a few days at the age of 63 years, 4 months and 13 days. G. J. Wentzell Card of Thanks - We desire to thank the many kind friends who assisted us during the illness and death of our wife and mother. O. S. Gooch and family Mrs. Jessie Grove, wife of E. H. Grove, of Eagleville, died last Sunday evening, her death being due to childbirth. The babe also died, and the funeral will be held at Eagleville today. She will be sadly missed in the community where she has resided all her life, and where she was held in the highest esteem. The Record along with a host of friends, extend sympathy to the bereaved husband and relatives in their sad bereavement. WEDNESDAY, MAY 21, 1919 DEATH OF A. C. LOWELL Albert Carrol Lowell passed away at his home in Fort Bidwell Friday morning, after an illness of several months, and on Saturday funeral services were held under the auspices of Northeast Lodge No. 266, F. and A. M. of which he was an old and highly honored member, and the remains were taken to Oakland where they will be laid to rest beside those of his son, Walter. A. C. Lowell was born in Chesterville, Maine, August 3, 1849, and was married to Miss Eliza C. Gorham, Feb. 6, 1878. The result of the union being two sons, Walter R. Lowell, who died some years ago, and Chester G. Lowell, who recently returned from army service at Camp Lewis. In June 1880, Mr. Lowell came to Fort Bidwell, where he has resided ever since. Mr. Lowell was one of the pioneer merchants of the county, and many poor people of Bidwell have reason to rise up and call him blest, for despite his strict business principles his bigness of heart would not permit him to allow any worthy distressed to be suffering from want, and to them his heart and hand were always open. He was a man whose brilliance of mind and fine conversational powers made friends of all with whom he came contact. He was alive to the interests of his community and to his fellow man; he is one who will be sadly missed for years to come. He leaves to mourn his loss a sorrowing wife and one son, Chester, to whom the people of the entire valley extend their sympathy to in their sad bereavement. In speaking of Mr. Lowell at the funeral services, Rev. Bowman said; "No greater monument can be erected to the memory of a worthy man, than one, the material of which, he, himself provided, in the performance of good deed and kind actions. When Mr. Lowell extended the helping hand, it was not with flourish to challenge publicity, his alms-giving was not accomplished by the sound of the trumpet, his kindness were not advertised in glowing headlines, but with simplicity of action and sincerity of purpose the good wherever the genuineness of the appeal was such to inspire him with faith in its worthiness. But kindnesses are hard to hide under a bushel, and though performed would ostentation, the light of his living deeds shone throughout the large circle of his acquaintances. So, may we not sorrow as one who is cut down when his life work is but begun nor but partially accomplished, but rather bid him a peaceful "goodnight" as one who finished hes days work and retires to rest." A report reached here last Sunday evening that Wm Page of Eagleville had died suddenly, but we are glad to state that the report proved erroneous. Born - Near Eagleville, Cal., May 18, 1919 to the wife of Wiley Allen, a son Chad McCormick and wife of Eagleville left for Lakeview last Monday, on a visit to Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Young, Mrs. McCormick's parents. Mrs. Elsie Cressler and daughter, Miss Elma, of Kansas, cousins of Wm. T. Cressler, arrive here last Friday and will visit Mr. and Mrs. Wm. T. Cressler for a time. Dr. Chas Tinsman, of Adin, was here last Friday brining with him Mr. and Mrs. John Conklin. Mrs. Conklin underwent a surgical operation for appendicitis, by Drs. Tinsman and Coates, and it is reported she is doing well at present. WEDNESDAY MAY 28, 1919 Married - In Cedarville, Cal., May 27, 1919, Morris Rosendahl to Miss Nina M Neasham, the ceremony being performed by Judge S. C. Hayes. The Record extends congratulations to the newly wedded couple. Born - In Cedarville, Cal., May 24, 1919, to Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Yrbarren, a daughter. The little one lived but short time, and the remains were buried in the Cedarville cemetery Sunday morning. The bereaved parents have our sincere sympathy. Sam Baty, who was shot in the arm a few some days ago by Ol Jacobs in Warner, about water, is getting along nicely, and the wound is only a slight one. Mrs. J. L. Chase, one of the pioneer residents of adin passed away at her home there last Thursday. She was a most estimable woman and her loss is deeply deplored by her many friends. The trials of D. W. Baty vs San Francisco Cattle loan Co., and the slander suit of Towle vs Bonner comes off before the Superior Court next Monday, commencing June 2nd, and a bunch of trial jurors have been subpoenaed to be on hand to try the cases.