SURPRISE VALLEY RECORD – CEDARVILLE, MODOC COUNTY, CAL. WEDNESDAY MARCH 5, 1924 Wm R. Smith, at one time watchmaker and jeweler of this place, died at Dunham, Tehama County, last week, at the age of 83 years. Born – At Cedarville, Cal., Mar. 3, 1924, to the wife of Fred Hotho, a son Born – Near Lake City, Cal., March 3, 1924, to the wife of Harry Toney, a son As we go to press, we learn that E. J. Beebe died this morning. Funeral will take place Friday afternoon at 1:30. Lem Toney received a letter from an uncle in Oregon some days ago stating that his uncle, Wm Toney, was hale and hearty and enjoying good health at the age of 97. Frank Sapp has both his hands affected with poison, contracted while mixing poison for squirrels. They were very bad at one time, but are improving now. The many friends of Mrs. E. D. Gray, a former resident of this valley, will be pained to learn she has passed away last Monday evening at Santa Rosa and her remains will be brought to Eagleville for interment. Freddie Pickerell, of Eagleville, rested the muzzle of a shotgun on his foot, with the butt of the gun under his arm, and with his hand fumbling the trigger with the result that two toes on the right foot were blown off. Dr. W. H. Patterson is reported seriously ill at this time. Some time ago he suffered from an attack of the flu, which later on developed erysipelas. John Patterson was in San Francisco, was summoned by wire and arrived here last Monday evening, being met at Gerlach by Walter Johnstone. The Doctor’s many friends sincerely hope he will soon recover. WEDNESDAY MARCH 12, 1924 DIED Morris Blaske, for years one of Adin’s popular merchants, passed away at his home on the 1st inst. He was highly respected in the community in which he lived so long. His death was caused by cancer of the stomach, with which he had suffered for years, and his untimely death at the age of 54 years is deeply regretted by the community. He was a member of Adin Lodge No. 250, F. & A. M. and Acacia Chapter No. 64R. A. M. under whose auspices he was laid to rest in the Adin cemetery. DEATH OF E. J. BEEBE On Wednesday, March 5th, 1924, the friends of E. J. Beebe were grieved to hear of his death. Mr. Beebe was a native son of not only the State of California but also of Modoc County. He was born in Cedarville on July 7, 1873 and spent his entire life in the immediate vicinity of his birthplace. One February 26, 1903 he was united in marriage to Grace Rinehart, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Adam Rinehart, also well known as long time residents of Cedarville. To this union were born a son and daughter, both living, Vancel and Katherine, who with their mother share the grief for loss of their loved one. For a long time, Mr. Beebe’s hold of life has been a slender thread. He has been afflicted for many years with chronic heart trouble and the issue was known to be impending. On the date mentioned, the harvester came and husband, father went peacefully to rest. The funeral was held at the Methodist Church on Friday, March 7th at 1 o’clock p.m. and was largely attended by a host of friends. Mr. Beebe was one of the sturdy and solid businessmen of Surprise Valley, a good citizen and a kind father. He will be missed for his chair and place are vacant. MRS. E. D. GRAY PASSES Mrs. Mary Gray, wife of E. D. Gray and for many years a resident of Eagleville, died at Santa Rosa, Cal., March 3, 1924, aged 65 years, 8 months and 5 days. Her remains were brought here last Saturday and on Sunday afternoon were interred in the Eagleville cemetery, the funeral services being conducted under the auspices of Eagle Chapter, No. 187, O.E.S., of which she was a member; it being her request that she be buried by that Order. Mrs. Gray was a lady highly esteemed by all who knew her and many friends join in tendering their sympathy to the bereaved husband in his sad affliction. Wm Rinehart and wife were in from Guano last Friday to attend the funeral of E. J. Beebe. CARD OF THANKS – We desire to extend our sincere thanks to our friends and neighbors who so kindly rendered assistance during the illness and death of our husband and father. Mrs. E. J. Beebe Vancel and Katherine Beebe WEDNESDAY MARCH 19, 1924 FRANK SAPP CALLED HOME Joseph Francis Sapp was born at Leavenworth, Kansas, April 6, 1862 and died in Cedarville, Cal., March 14, 1924, at the age of 61 years, 11 months and 8 days. He was of a character and disposition that enabled him to acquire a wide circle of friends and he commanded the respect of all who knew him. He leaves a sister, Mrs. J. A. Espey, of Casper, Wyoming and s son, whose whereabouts is not known. His funeral was conducted here last Sunday afternoon, under the auspices of Ocheo Lodge, No. 100, Knights of Pythias and Surprise Temple of which Orders he was an honored member and enthusiastic worker, and his remains were followed to their last resting place by a large number of friends. Mrs. Floyd Stimers is reported quite ill with tonsillitis. CARD OF THANKS – I desire to extend my thanks to the people of Eagleville, Cedarville and Fort Bidwell for the many favors conferred and the sympathy extended me in my sad bereavement in the loss of my beloved wife. E. D. Gray WEDNESDAY MARCH 26, 1924 Last Thursday evening, about six o’clock a couple of earthquakes, heavy shocks were felt at Eagleville, and while it created considerable excitement, no damage was done. Its trend was from northeast to southeast and evidently side tracked Cedarville, as no shocks were felt here. Last Thursday Dionisio Echeverico and Ann Horan were united in marriage at the Catholic Church. Rev. Father Connors assisted by Rev. Father McCarthy, officiating. The ceremony was witnessed by a few friends who accompanied the couple from Surprise, where they reside. The Rev. Fathers came up from Susanville to unite the couple and returned the same day. George Penland arrived here from Oroville last week and reports the roads are good from here to Redding, and he made the trip from Red Bluff here in one day. He also reports that the ground in the Sacramento valley is so dry that they have to irrigate it before they can plow it. Get onto that, you Modockers, and quit howling. Bert Spicier and Mrs. Hazzie Scott, both old residents of Alturas and both deservedly popular people were untied in marriage at the home of the bride last week. Rev. Hamby officiating. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Please Reply To: Billie Reynolds r3346@dcsi.net ________________________________________________________________ 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!