SURPRISE VALLEY RECORD CEDARVILLE, MODOC COUNTY, CAL. WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 6, 1924 DIED Girshum Delbert Shedd, son of Mrs. Josie Harrington, was born at Joseph Creek, Cal., Feb. 4th 1909, and passed away at Alturas, Feb. 2nd, 1924, and was laid in his last resting place on his birthday, Feb. 4th. During the week of his illness that no one knew anything about, he never complained, and even near the end when everyone were doing all that tender care and medical skill could do, he said, Mother, you think I will pull out, dont you? He was a lovable child and every one who knew him praised him. He was a great lover of music. He has gone where Gods music sounds day and night and suffering is unknown. Mrs. Emma Crowley is reported seriously ill with an affection of the throat. CARD OF THANKS I hereby desire to express my sincere thanks to the people of Eagleville, and the Red Cross for their kindness and help during the recent see illness of my wife and also to Dr. Kennedy, thru whose efficient services, I believe, her life was spared. Frank Chopping CARD OF THANKS We desire to express our sincere thanks to all who so kindly assisted us during the late illness and death of our beloved son and grandson, Girshum Shedd. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Harrington, and family Mrs. Emma Addington and family Mrs. Frank Chopping of Eagleville, who a few weeks ago, was so seriously ill with pneumonia that her life was despaired of for days, has been improving nicely during the past two weeks and last Friday she was able to be taken to Alturas on her way to Benicia, where she will visit her folks for a couple of months and her friends hope that she will return with her health completely restored. Died At Alturas, Cal., Feb. 1, 1924, Girshum Delbert Shedd, beloved son of Mrs. Henry Harrington, aged 15 years. Death was caused by typhoid pneumonia. His funeral took place from the M. E. Church, of this place, last Monday morning, rev. R. L. Waggoner conducting the services. His remains were interred in the Cedarville Cemetery. The Record extends sympathy to the bereaved family in their hour of sorrow. WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 13, 1924 Albert Ward of Fort Bidwell was reported seriously ill some days ago and we are glad to state that he is now recovering. Born At Eagleville, Cal., Feb. 12, 1924, to Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Minto, triplets two boys and a girl. Coincidentally, each of the parents are twin. Mother and babes are doing well. Judge Hayes is able to be on the streets again after a severe case of the flu. Married Jesse W. Stephens, of Eagleville, Cal., and Miss Marguerite Leary, of Fort Bidwell, Cal., were united in marriage at the Baptist Parsonage by Rev. Hamby last Saturday afternoon. The couple will make their home in Eagleville. We learned that Miss Dorothy Rinehart, who teaches the Cottonwood School, was badly bruised last night at the Patterson Ranch. It seems that the buggy in which she, with several children were riding, was struck by the rear end of some lumber on a truck driven by Walter Cambridge, while making a turn in the road. Dr. Kennedy reports Miss Rinehart not seriously injured. Fallon, Nev., Feb. 5, - Granville Head, a prospector at Gold Basin, was brought to this place last evening nearly dead from the loss of blood. While cutting survey stakes on one of the claims the axe slipped and severed an artery in his foot. First Aid was given the man and he was later brought here for surgical attention. Aside from being extremely weak, he is reported as being out of danger. WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 20, 1924 FORMER RESIDENT DIES Mrs. Wm Rinehart, of Guano Valley, received a message last week conveying the sad news of the death of her Aunt, Mrs. Harry C. Lighty, at Ashland, Oregon on Feb. 10th. For years she was a resident of this valley where she has many friends and she will be remembered as a genial lady and always willing to aid in sickness or distress. She leaves her husband also a niece, Mrs. Wm Rinehart, of Guano valley, to whom the Record extends sincere sympathy in their bereavement. PIONEER PASSES Samuel A. Johnstone, for many years a resident of this valley, passes away at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. A. R. Johnstone, near Lake City last Thursday night. About two years ago he suffered a stroke of paralysis form which he never recovered, and which ultimately caused his death. Mr. Johnstone was aged 62 years, and at one time was connected with Mr. Pease in conducting a stage line from here to Amadee. Later on he moved to Amadee and was interested in mining circles in Nevada until several years ago, when he returned to this valley. His genial, kindly nature won for him many friends who regret to learn of his death and extend sympathy to the bereaved ones. He was born near Ottawa, Canada, and was a brother-in-law of Mrs. T. H. Johnstone, and uncle of Miss Cassie M. Johnstone, Mrs. W. E. Hill, Walter A. and A. R. Johnstone, of this place. Kelly Briles, an old time resident of Modoc died at Boise, Idaho, last week and his remains were brought to Davis Creek and interred last Sunday. Death resulted from injuries received by falling out of a loft in a barn and breaking his leg, which resulted in blood poisoning. Born At 4125 First Ave., Chico, Cal., Feb. 11, 1924, to Mr. and Mrs. Fred L. Parker, (nee Margaret Hornback), a daughter, - Margaret Jane Parker. Mervin Spalding, well known in Modoc and a brother to Zetus Spalding of Guano Valley, died at San Jose last week and his remains were interred at San Francisco. He was a son of Mr. and Mrs. John B. Spalding of Susanville, and several years ago was married to Miss Mabel Lamb, of this place. He was a young man of brilliant promise and his untimely death is deeply regretted by a host of friends. Benjamin Boggs and family left yesterday for Ashland, Oregon, where they may make their future home. Mr. Boggs having sold his property on the east side of the Lake to Chas. Pope. WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 27, 1924 S. V. FRIENDS IN TUCSON, ARIZONA Mrs. James Dodson entertained Wednesday in her Menlo Park home in honor of her mother, Mrs. Even Gaustad of California, and for her small daughter, Fernell. The little girl received many attractive birthday gifts during the afternoon. Using a St. valentine decoration of hearts and carnations, the home was most attractive. Small red baskets filled with sweets were the favors of the afternoon. The guests were: Medames F. O. Benedict, C. Sturges, W. E. Fletcher, Jack Case, C. E. Cannon, John Squire, R. Hutchinson, Even Gaustad and James Dodson. Margaret Fletcher, Jean Case and Fernell Dodson were also present. Mrs. R. L. Waggoner was reported quite ill the past week with throat trouble, an accompaniment of the flu. Miss Kate Riley, former resident of this place died at Susanville on the 17th, aged nineteen years, of scarlet fever. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- 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!