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