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