SURPRISE VALLEY RECORD – CEDARVILLE, MODOC COUNTY, CAL. WEDNESDAY, JULY 6, 1921 MODOC’S FIRST HOLD-UP John Williams of Madeline, was held up and robbed of fifty dollars about one o’clock last Sunday morning at Alturas. He was on his way from the children’s playground to the hotel when two men stepped out, one of whom, caught him by the throat and admonished him to be quiet, while the other went through his pockets and took the fifty dollars. This, we believe, is the first hold-up in Modoc County, and was doubtless done by thugs from the lower country. Hereto fore Modoc has been particularly free from those vermin, but this summer some of them have come in and there are some hard looking “mugs” in the bunch. Leon R. Stanley, former editor of the Westwood Sugar Pine, has resigned his position here and left for Oroville, Wednesday. Mr. Stanley was a very active member of our staff and we regret very much to see him go, but wish him much luck in his new location. FOURTH AT VYA A very enjoyable gathering was held in Long Valley on the Fourth and a bounteous repast was enjoyed by all. Through the kindness of Mr. Wm Rinehart, who contributed the ice, every one feasted on ice cream. Mrs. Joe Stewart and little son were the guests of honor. Fireworks and speeches were the main features of the Day. An Indian girl died at the camp yesterday morning. A goiter caused her death. Mrs. Mina Auble, of Adin, is here this week visiting her daughter, Mrs. Maude Keeney. Lytal Simms and wife of Lakeview were over a few days ago, on a visit to his uncle, J. F. Simms. Mr. and Mrs. Hardwick arrived here from Sacramento last week and will remain during the summer months. W. A. McCombs arrived here from Alturas yesterday and was shaking hands with his many old-time friends. Last Saturday morning a slight frost nipped some of the tender vegetables a little; something unusual this time of the year. Miss Elma Johnson arrived here from Westwood last Sunday, on a short visit to her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Johnson. Fulton Heard, Miss Ida Heard, Elder W. A. Heard, and children and Miss Wanda and Darrell left for Medford, Monday morning, and expect to be absent for sometime. Jos. Harris recently erected a neat residence on his ranch north of Cedarville and is now putting a coat of paint on it. Billy Fox of Fort Bidwell is doing the work, assisted by Percy Harris. Married – at Modesto, Cal., June 23, 1921, Miss Maud Cambridge to Foster Ivy. Maud’s many friends, here extend hearty congratulations and wish them unbounded happiness and prosperity. Mrs. E. H. Day, formerly a resident of this place, but now of Gazelle, arrived here last Saturday on a short visit and her many friends were truly glad to meet her again. Mrs. Day expects to reside in San Jose this winter where her daughter, Miss Ruby will attend the College of the Pacific. She was accompanied on her trip to Modoc by her son, Gerald and Leland Williams. Leon R. Stanley arrived at Alturas last Friday with the Westwood Fireman’s Band and came on over here to visit the Record family and the old home place for a few hours. For the past several years, he has been editing the Westwood Sugar Pine and manager of Publicity department of the Red River Lumber Company, but he has now severed his connection with that company and will engage in the grocery business with his brother-in-law, Clyde Jones at Oroville, and they expect to open their new store the latter part of the week. W. H. Simms, brother of J. F. Simms of this place, accompanied by his wife arrived here some days ago and have been visiting Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Simms. The brothers have not seen each other since 1873. Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Simms’ home is in Missouri and are visiting relatives in the west. We desire to hereby extend our sincere thanks to the people of Cedarville, and also to the people of Parker Creek, for their kindness and assistance during the illness and death of our wife and mother. A. L. Page and Family Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hansen and children arrived here from Watsonville last week, making the trip by auto, and are now occupying the McCloud residence. Frank says it has been very warm there this year. WEDNESDAY, JULY 13, 1921 NO EVIDENCE Considerable comment has been on the article by the Record’s correspondent, stating that the matter of the killing of an Indian by a white man named Rhodes, at Alturas sometime ago, would be placed before the Grand Jury for investigation, and while at Alturas last week, we inquired into the matter some, and from all that we could learn, it seems that the jury did right in dismissing the case. First, the Coroner’s inquest exonerated Rhodes from blame. Later he was re-arrested and examined before a jury and the case was dismissed. District attorney Laird did everything possible to obtain evidence, but was unable to, as the Indians told conflicting stories – and Indian evidence at the best has never had much weight in court affairs. We are satisfied that the officials did everything possible in the case, and to bring it before the Grand Jury would be only an added expense to the county without any results being obtained. Mrs. Fred Roberts, of Lookout is here visiting her daughter, Mrs. Floyd Stimers. Born – At San Jose, Cal., July 3,1921, to Mr. and Mrs. John Murray, (nee Hazel Monchamp), a boy. Born – At Modesto, Cal., July 6, 1921, to Prof. and Mrs. A. Rose, a 7 Œ pound daughter, Gloria Ellen Rose. Miss Emmeline Stimers and Mrs. Brophy and three children came up from Oakland a few days ago and will spend a few weeks visiting their parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. R. Stimers. Will S. O’Brien, formerly of Modoc, but now editor of the Marysville Democrat, accompanied by his wife and Mrs. Westcott was here last Monday morning and made us a brief but pleasant call. Time has dealt leniently with Will and he is looking fine and doing well. Harry E. Wood has purchased the Fall River Tidings and will take charge of the paper at once. The Record wishes Harry success in his new venture, and his is sure to be a winner for it is not far distant when Fall River Mill will be one of the bustling cities of the north. Back in Arkansas a few days ago, a bunch of cows being driven home acted in a very frivolous and un-cowly manner and during the night several of them died. The bodies were opened up to see what was the matter with them, when it was discovered that they had eaten a lot of whiskey mash which had been treated with a liberal amount of concentrated lye to make the liquor age faster, and that was what caused the death of the animals. The hootch, home brew or jackass brandy drinker takes a long shot at an untimely end when he indulges in the beverage, but its no use for he hasn’t any more sense than a cow. Mrs. George T. Cline, of Bidwell fell one day last week and hurt her shoulder badly. She was brought to Cedarville and had an X-ray examination, which showed that no bones, were broken or dislocated. She is suffering severely with bruises and a possible rupture of some of the musclinar attachments, ________________________________ 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!