WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 6, 1919 DISTRICT ATTORNEY WEDS We received the announcement of the marriage of R. A. Laird, District Attorney of Modoc County, and Miss Della Bramby, in San Francisco, July 28th, 1919. Mr. Laird is one of Modoc's most popular young men, and his many friends wish him and his young bride all the happiness and prosperity possible in this life. AUTO ACCIDENT Last Tuesday night a bad auto accident occurred on the road this side of the Heryford ranch, when Charley Wilson ran into the auto driven by Miss Ruby Day, and badly damaging the engine, smashed a wheel and otherwise injuring the car. Wilson's car was also badly damaged. The occupants of the Day car, Miss Ruby Day, Mrs. E. H. Day and Miss Faye Stanley were badly shaken up and somewhat bruised but fortunately escaped serious injury. The accident was clearly the result of reckless driving on the part of Wilson, as Miss day had turned her car entirely out of the road was driving slowly, when Wilson came along at a high rate of speed and ran into the car. Born - At Dr. Coates' Sanitarium, in Cedarville, Cal., July 28, 1919, to the wife of Charles Vaughn, a daughter Married - At Alturas, Cal., Aug. 2, 1919, Joe Stewart to Miss Madge Paul, of Yakima, Wash. We sincerely wish the newly wedded couple a joyous and prosperous voyage as they embark on life's rugged sea together. Mrs. Allan Bacon, who now resides at Richmond, arrived here this week on a visit to her aunt, Mrs. D. B. Forward. Mrs. Bacon is offering her residence property, east of T. H. Johnstone Co.'s store, for sale. Read her notice elsewhere. Mr. and Mrs. Roy D. Bolt, former resident of Modoc County returned here this week. Roy will work in the office of the Railroad Company. Mrs. Bolt went on up to Lakeview to visit her sister, Mrs. Ethel Ogle. Married - At Alturas, Cal., August 3, 1919, Raymond Heard, of Lake City and Miss Elsie Adams, of Eagleville. They are among our most worthy young people and the Record, along with a host of other friends, extends hearty congratulations. Dr. Coates in formed us that Ed Connelly, who was seriously injured last week by a derrick falling on him was brought up from Eagleville Saturday night and an operation was performed late that evening and several fragments of bone were removed and the patient is now getting along fairly well. A dispatch fro Lake City to the bee says Samuel Garrett, who has been employed at sawmill west of here, sustained injuries when he was caught in the flywheel at the mill. Two fingers were taken off, he was bruised about the body and his clothes were destroyed. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 13, 1919 DIED OF BLOOD POISONING On Monday last week, Omar McKee came to Dr. Goodearle to have a painful and ulcerated tooth taken out. The Dr. was not feeling well, and referred the case to Dr. Meredith who extracted the tooth. The swelling increased rapidly and with much fury, and he was taken to the Sanitarium. Dr. Meredith and Coates put forth their best efforts but all was of no avail, and the young man died Thursday night, following. OLD TIMER RETURNS William Hudspeth arrived here last week from the lower part of the State and will visit with relatives here for a time. He left here about eighteen years ago and has been with several big cattle concerns in the southern part of the State and in Mexico, but had his leg badly hurt about a year ago and has now discarded the cow business. Mr. Granville Hadsty was over from Lakeview on a visit to his sister, Mrs. Frank Bunyard of Lake City. Miss Catherine Quirk arrived at Lake City on a visit to her parents. She has spent the past year with her sister, Mrs. Herbert Anderson of Yuba Linda. Miss Susie Toney and Mr. Alvy Bunyard were married Aug. 6th at Alturas. Rev. Speed of that place officiating. On their return, a reception was given them at the home of George Toney. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Harry Toney and Mrs. Bide Steward, Mr. and Mrs. George Heard, Mr. and Mrs. F. M. Bunyard, Mrs. Quirk, Mrs. Stiner, Mervin Toney, Ettie Stiner, Jewel Franklin, Della and Daisy Stiner, Winneola Steward, Dorothy Toney and Maxine Heard. The guests were served with ice cream and cake and a very pleasant time was had by all. Ed Green has been suffering with a blood-poisoned finger on his right hand but is getting better now. We are informed that Elmer McCulley is suffering from an attack of appendicitis and will leave soon for the city for treatment. John Reynolds, who recently returned from the army service, is now wielding the sledge and tongs in John Sharp's blacksmith shop. Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Worley, of Woodland have been visiting here during the past week, the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Cummins. Mrs. Worley is a sister of Mr. Cummins. Mrs. B. P. Dollarhide came up from Deephole last week, where she is now staying, and spent several days here before returning. She says that she is well pleased with that place. Mr. and Mrs. Lee Murphy arrived here from San Francisco last week where Mrs. Murphy under went a couple of surgical operations. Her condition was considered very critical for some time, but is now getting along nicely, we are glad to state. Jack Moore has been in town several times during the past two weeks, for medical treatment for blood poisoning in the hand. The poisoning was cured and then erysipelas attacked the same hand and he is having a bad time of it, but is getting better now. While Mrs. Chas. Culton was preparing to take a bath yesterday morning and while pouring the hot water into the bathtub, it tipped and splashed the water onto her body and scalding her pretty badly. She was taken to the Sanitarium, where her burns were treated and she is now getting along nicely. Fortunately, her burns were not serious. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 20, 1919 CALLED HOME Died - In Cedarville, Cal., Aug. 17, 1919, Mrs. Ellen Colver, beloved sister of Mrs. John Stewart, aged 57 years. He death was caused by Bright's disease from which she suffered intensely for many weeks. Ellen Young was born in Shasta County in 1862 and came to Surprise Valley in 1875 and in 1901, she was married to Clark Colver, who survives her. Her life was gentle, but like still water, it was deep. In her heart of hearts she carried those she loved and her hand was never weary, her step never failed in ministering unto and caring for those who were in any way dependent upon her. None was more willing to aid the suffering, sustain the weak and cheer the desponding and to throw over the frailties of our race the mantle of Christian charity. Her many friends' deeply regret her death and extend sincere sympathy to the bereaved ones. The funeral was conducted from the M. E. Church Monday afternoon, Mr. Roys officiating, and her remains were interred in the I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Married - At Alturas, Cal., Aug. 15, 1919, Frank Bowers, of this place and Miss Ernestine Jones, of Lake City. These popular young people have a host of friends throughout the valley, who wish them unbounded happiness and prosperity as they journey life's pathway together. Wm, Burgun, well known here, and at one time Supervisor of the 3rd district of Modoc died at Fresno last Thursday. No details of his death have been received. He was well liked by all who knew him and a large number of friends extend sympathy to the bereaved wife and daughters. He was a member of the Surprise Valley Lodge, No. 235 F. and A. M. We understand that his two daughters, Misses Willie and Ethel Burgun are teaching school at Honolulu. Mrs. J. H. Hawkins, who went below to have her hand treated last week, had the little finger of right hand amputated and is now getting along nicely. Joe Jurrell got a piece of steel in his thumb last week which, caused him intense suffering and fear of blood poisoning was entertained, but he is now getting better. L. A. Wheeler left last Saturday for Eugene City, Oregon to spend several weeks visiting his relatives. He was accompanied as far as Lakeview by his daughter, Lavelle and Mrs. Roy Bolt. An Indian woman was bitten by a rattlesnake at 20-mile Creek one day last week and died. Death from snakebites is a rare thing among the Indian, as they seem to have a sure antidote for it. Julia, an old Indian woman and an old timer of this place, passed over to the happy hunting grounds of her forefathers last Friday and her remains were laid to rest according to the white man's custom. A fire in Susanville last Thursday morning destroyed ten buildings caused the death of one man, Frank Allen, a waiter. The loss is estimated at about thirty thousand dollars, a good deal of the loss being covered by insurance. The fire started in the rear room of a restaurant. Rumor reached here last week that Olin Johnson formerly of this place and Miss Kate Likins of Bidwell were married at Reno. If that be so, Record wishes the newly married couple all the happiness possible. Sargeant Johnson is highly esteemed by all here, where he was raised and we wish him the best of success in life. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 27, 1919 Mrs. S. O. Cressler received word yesterday of the birth at Sacramento on August 18, of a nine-pound baby girl to her sister, Mrs. E. H. Fethreolf. Mr. and Mrs. Fethreolf were former residents here. Mr. Fethreolf is being engaged in the meat business. Mrs. Cressler is quite proud of the fact that she is once more called upon to assume the responsibility of "auntie." TRIAL JURORS The following jurors have been selected from this valley to act in the trials of Bowman vs Payne, Baty vs S. F. Cattle Co., and Dyke vs Flanigan, which comes up in the Superior Court in September: Joseph Conlan, W. F. Cockrell, Frank Peck, W. P. Benner, Wm. Bordwell, J. F. Simms, John Quirk, Sylvester Allen, Thos Sizer, Mode Page, Roy Gooch, S. F. Allenwood, G. W. Gooch, W. A. Hussa, Ernest Groves, Leslie Parman, Roy Hobbs, J. W. Taylor, C. A. Small, Luman Foskett, Albert Stiner and C. H. Fee. Mrs. M. Auble, of Adin, arrived here last Friday on a visit to her daughter, Mrs. Maude Keeney. Miss Ruth Cambron, of Eagleville, was operated on at the Sanitarium here last Friday for appendicitis, and we understand she is getting along nicely. Mr. and Mrs. Jarman came over from Alturas last week and are now staying here. Mrs. Jarman is recovering nicely from her injuries by an automobile accident some weeks ago, when she had a narrow escape from death.