SURPRISE VALLEY RECORD – CEDARVILLE, MODOC COUNTY, CAL. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 7, 1920 Robert turner leaves today for San Francisco to have his eyes treated. He was accompanied by Loyd Coates, who is returning to the University, after spending his holiday vacation at home. Mr. and Mrs. Fred nelson and son, Saturday departed for Lakeview. Mrs. Nelson will receive medical treatment there for a while prior to their return to their home at Grandview, Idaho. Oliver Ghrist arrived in Fort Bidwell from Fredonia, Kansas Saturday to visit his brother, E. L. Ghrist of this place. Oliver was formerly a resident Fort Bidwell, but has been residing in Kansas for the past year and half. Lyle Stimers, who that was reported critically ill last week is now on the road to recovery, we are glad to state. While women are taking the place of men in many lines of endeavor, no woman has a vocabulary suitable for driving mules. Mrs. Emma Kuhl left last week for San Francisco to undergo medical treatment for cancer. Her son Jimmie accompanied her. In the East and at several places in this State, wood alcohol caused the death of many, and also causing numerous cases of paralysis and blindness. A letter from C. B. Towle, who for years conducted an abstract bureau at Alturas, states that owing to his health, he will not return to Modoc. He is now with his son at San Rafael. Edward and Ralph House of Fruitland, Wash., Mrs. George Hanks, of Elko, Nevada, and John House, of Maxwell, Cal., arrived here last week to attend the funeral of their mother, Mrs. Daniel House, which took place last Saturday afternoon, her remains being laid to rest in the Odd Fellows’ cemetery. Card of Thanks We desire to hereby express our thanks to those who so kindly assisted us during the late illness and death of our beloved wife and mother. Daniel House and Family Cal Eubanks, a pioneer salesman and probably one of the best-known knights of the grip in the north, died at his home in San Francisco on the 17th of December. His host of friends deeply regret to learn of his death. G. F. Stiner, father of George Stiner, of Lake City, died at the place last Sunday, aged 72 years. He had been in ill health for some time. The record regrets his death and extends sympathy to the bereaved ones. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 14, 1920 OBITUARY Frederick Stiner was born in Switzerland, December 27, 1841 and died January 4, 1920 at the home of his son, George Stiner near Lake City at the ripe age of 78 years and 8 days. When two years old he moved from Switzerland to Illinois with his parents, where he was married to Miss Sarah White, January 27, 1870. To this union were born six children, two died in infancy, four are still living. George Stiner, of Lake City, Ernest of Idaho, Mrs. Luetta Blunt, of Fandango Valley and Mrs. Daisy Galloway of Illinois. Mr. and Mrs. Stiner moved to Idaho with part of their family in 1909, where they lived until May 1919 when they moved to Lake City and lived until the time of his death. Besides relatives, he leaves a host of friends in Idaho and at this place, who will mourn his death. Mr. and Mrs. Stiner soon would have celebrated their golden had he lived. Although he had not been well since his coming here, his last illness was short and he passed to the great beyond almost without a struggle. He was laid to rest in the Lake City cemetery. The services were conducted from the Baptist Church by Elder W. A. Heard. The relatives have the sympathy of the entire community in their sad bereavement. CARD OF THANKS We desire to extend our thanks to those who so kindly assisted us during the late illness and death of our husband and father, Frederick Stiner. Mrs. Sarah F. Stiner George Stiner and family Mrs. Luetta Blunt Mrs. C. O’Leary is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Joe Allen, near Eagleville. Mrs. M. McConnaughy Friday departed for Oakland, where she will enjoy and extended visit with her daughter, Mrs. Nina Dewey. F. A. Ash autoed to Alturas Friday where he met his wife and little daughter, Fern, who have been with Mrs. Ash’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. P. Sessions, at Berkeley, for some time past. Lloyd Hickerson spent a few days in town at the home of his brother, A. L. Hickerson. Lloyd and family recently returned from below where his little daughter has been receiving medical treatment. Lloyd has been suffering from inflammatory rheumatism for the past two months but after having spent three weeks at Wilbur Hot Springs, is greatly improved. Miss Marie Street is reported quite ill this week. Prof. Wandling is undergoing a siege of mumps this week. Born – Near Cedarville, Cal., January 9, 1920, to the wife of Lee Heryford, a son Last Friday, Everett Hill accidentally cut an artery in the palm of his left hand, which bled profusely before proper medical treatment was had. The census enumerator for Cedarville Township is Theodore A. Bistrup; for Dewey Township, Miss Ethel Powers; for Lake City township, J. C. Bachtel; for Bidwell township, Mrs. Lucille A. Munroe. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 21, 1920 WILLIAM T. CRESSLER ANSWERS LAST SUMMONS The people of this community, was inexpressibly shocked las Saturday morning to learn that William T. Cressler had passed away. The previous day he had been around attending to his customary duties and until late Friday night seemed to be in good spirits and usual health. About 7 o’clock on Saturday morning, Mr. Robinson went into his room to build a fire, and noting the silence of the room he stepped over to the bed and found Mr. Cressler lying there, dead. From all indications he had gone to bed as usual and dropped off to a peaceful sleep and had passed from that into eternal sleep from which there will be no awakening until the resurrection morn. His remains were laid to rest in the Masonic Cemetery at 2 o’clock, Tuesday afternoon, the funeral services being conducted from the M. E. Church and under the auspices of Surprise valley lodge, No. 235, F. and A. M., of which Lodge he was a highly honored member and of which he was a charter member. A large number of Masonic brethren and others were present from Lakeview, Alturas, Bidwell and all parts of the valley to pay their last tribute of respect to their old friend and neighbor. William T. Cressler was a remarkable man in many ways, and his life work is so interwoven in the history of Surprise Valley and Modoc County that his memory will be cherished for years to come. He was rightfully called the father of Modoc County. He was elected to the legislature of 1874 and it was through his unceasing energy that Modoc County was formed from Siskiyou County. In 1868, he came here with his partner, John H. Bonner, started in the mercantile business and later on both merged into the banking business, from which Mr. Cressler retired about 1900 and has since then devoted his time to caring for his large stock and agricultural interests in Nevada, Oregon and this valley. He was a careful and conservative business man and always alive to the best interest of the community and was always willing to help and support any measure of merit presented to him and while adhering to strict business principles, his humane nature caused him to assist many men in the valley over financial ruts. The following obituary was written by Rev. F. C. Nelson: William T. Cressler was born in Shippingburg, Penn., in April 23, 1836. He was the youngest son of Joseph and Sophia Cressler. His father was a well-to-do farmer and gave his son a liberal education. His plans for a college education were interrupted by reverses in his father’s fortune. He then came to an uncle in Iowa at the age of nineteen. Four years later he was admitted to the bar, which reveals his ambition and energy. He was unable to continue the practice of his profession on account of ill health. He then decided to come to California and walked the entire distance except a few miles. The journey was made under considerable hardship and danger from hostile Indians. For seven years, he lived in Red Bluff where he did teaming, taught school and clerked in a store. During this time, he was married to Miss Annie A. Alvord. Two years later in 1867, he came with his young wife to Surprise Valley and with Mr. John H. Bonner, started a store and founded the town of Cedarville. Mr. Cressler has always been a public-spirited citizen, taking an active part in everything pertaining to the welfare of his fellowmen. In 1874, he was elected to the legislature and there secured the organization of Modoc County. He was a staunch advocate of all moral reform. He was especially interested in prohibition and was the chief agent in bringing it into this part of the county. He was a true friend of the church and served it as its efficient treasurer for many years. He was a faithful attendant at the services and rarely was he absent. The last Sunday before his death found him present at both the morning and evening service. When the present church was being built, they ran short of funds because some of the pledges could not be collected. When the situation was explained to him, he said “Check on me until it is finished.” He had a love for applied or practical religion and was constantly watching to see where he might do some kind deed. He was generous in his charities and gave as the Lord had prospered him. He has filled a large place in the life of this community and will be greatly missed by all. He belonged to the Surprise Valley Lodge of the Free and Accepted Masons to which he an honored and faithful member. To his family, he was a kind and affectionate father and a faithful and loving husband. His care and solicitude for his wife became most tender and beautiful as her sufferings and weakness increased. He was happy in the thought that he would soon see her. “I am going below” he said, but his Master said “Come up above” and he obeyed. He passed away as he had often wished to drop off to sleep to awake in eternity’s morning. He slipped away before his loved ones were aware of it, without pain or a distress in the early hours of Saturday morning, Jan. 17, 1920, at the age of 83 years, 8 months and 25 days. Of his eight brothers and four sisters, he is survived by one brother and two sisters, living in Virginia and Pennsylvania. He is also survived by his loving wife, now at Whittier, Calif., a son, Samuel, of Lakeview, Oregon, and a daughter, Mrs. Nellie Mae Robinson, of this place, and two grandchildren, Cressler and Paul Robinson. “God’s finger touched him and he slept.” We do not say “Goodbye,” but “Goodnight” for we shall see him in the morning. Lyle Stimer and wife left this week for Los Angeles for the benefit of his health. Wm. Rinehart returned here last Saturday from Reno, where he went for medical treatment, and is very much improved. Mrs. J. H. Bonner arrived here last Monday evening to attend the funeral of W. T. Cressler and will visit here for a short time before returning to Berkeley. S. O. Cressler and wife arrived here last Saturday, called by the sudden death of Wm. T. Cressler. They have many friends here who are always glad to meet them. Word was received here last week of the death of Joseph Weber, at Seattle few days ago. He was one of the early residents of this place coming here in 1878, and at one time conducted the ranch of Cressler & Bonner, now belonging to Lew McCulley. He was a brother to Jacques Weber and Mrs. E. B. Smalls, of this place. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 28, 1920 OBITUARY Jen Ceni Jenson House was born in Norway, on April 27, 1855, and in ten years she came to lowa and four years later went to Nebraska, where she was married to Daniel House in July 17, 1872. In 1888, she went to Washington and to Modesto in 1911 and came to Cedarville in 1913, where she died December 28, 1919. A brother and sister survive her, Mrs. George Peterson of San Diego and C. A. Jenson, of Tekana, Nebraska. She was the mother of fifteen children, ten of whom are living, as follows; Mrs. Ellie Carpenter, Mrs. James Steel, Edward, Charles and Ralph House, of Fruitland, Washington, John and Dan House and Bertha House of Cedarville, Mrs. George Hanks of Elko, Nevada, Mrs. Bert Croover, of Roslyn, Washington. She had been a faithful member of the Adventist Church since sixteen years of age. She was a good neighbor and friend and was highly esteemed by all who knew her. Born – At Eagleville, Cal., Jan 13, 1920, to the wife of Lloyd Tripp, a daughter. S. O. Cressler and Mrs. B. B. Robinson left last week for Whittier, on a visit to their mother. Mrs. G. L. Matthews arrived here Sunday from Whittier, being called home on account of the critical illness of Donald Robinson. Born – At Porterville, Cal., Jan 26, 1920, to the wife of Arthur Stiner, a daughter. The little one died and at last report the mother was seriously ill. Married – At the Parsonage in Cedarville, January 26, 1920, Rollin W. Buchannan to Miss Emma Gerig, both of Eagleville, Rev. Nelson. The Record extends congratulation to the young married couple. Benjamin F. Warmack, one of the old pioneer residents of this place, died at Chapmantown, California, on the 16th inst. at the age of 79 years. He leaves a wife and several children to mourn his death. His many old friends regret to learn of his death. ________________________________ 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!