WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 1919 CEDARVILLE BOY WOUNDED: LAYS IN "NO MAN'S LAND" TWO DAYS A letter to Mrs. Alfred Johnson of this place, regarding her son, Lester, from Lieutenant Henry S Bailey, in France states as follow: Co. "B" 363 Inf, A. E. F. A. P. O. 776, Dec. 31, 1918, From Commanding Officer, Co. B, 363, Inf. To Mrs. Alfred Johnson, Cedarville, Cal. Subject: Report on Pvt. 1st cl Lester a. Johnson, 2263329. 1. Nothing daunted by a sprained ankle received while on his way to the position of the Company before going over the top, Pvt. Johnson limped back to the first aid station, had his ankle bandaged and went over the top with "C" company of 363d Infantry. In spite of his determination to see some action, Pvt. Johnson was unfortunate enough to have his ankle broken by a German shell in No Man's Land. His is now in a hospital at Nantes, France. Harry S. Bailey 1st Lt. 363 Inf. The following, taken from the San Francisco Chronicle gives slight details of Lester's experience on the battle front, and gives us a slight idea of the hot time they had with the Hun: "I never thought I could get so close to the ground and yet seem so far above it. I felt as if I were on top of a hill with my gas mask pushing me up, as the German bullets were ripping past and tearing my pack to pieces." Thus, did Private Lester A. Johnson of Stockton describe his sensations under fire with Company B. 363 Infantry, of the 91st (Wild West) Division in the Argonne forest, to a group of listeners in Wright's Billiard Parlors yesterday. Johnson wears a chevron for wounds in the leg. Three bullets ripped his pack as he hugged the ground. He laid on the field two days and two nights target of German snipers, before the ambulance reached him. Born - Near Lake City, Cal., Feb. 2, 1919, to the wife of Owen Stewart, a son L. A. Wheeler, who has been suffering from an attack of appendicitis, is somewhat improved. Mrs. George Hudspeth of Eagleville was brought to Dr. Coates' Sanitarium last week for medical treatment. Sargeant Kennedy and wife arrived here last Sunday on a visit to Mrs. Kennedy's parents, judge and Mrs. S. C. Hayes. Sargeant Kennedy was recently mustered out at Camp Lewis. Mrs. Theodore Renner, one of the pioneer residents of Modoc, and well known here, died at Davis Creek from influenza last week. The Record extends sympathy to the bereaved husband and family. Albert Ross, Sheriff of Shasta was recently hit on the head with a stick of wood by a crazy man and died. J. L. Richardson, a brother-in-law of John Stewart of this place, was appointed to fill out the un-expired term. A real estate deal was made last week between al Baty and Louie Gill, whereby Mr. Baty becomes the owner of Mr. Gill's place about a half a mile below town, and Mr. gill takes over Mr. Baty's place in Cedar Canyon, both are good properties and their owners will no doubt prosper by the deal. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 1919 J. F. Sapp, of this place, received a telegram last week stating that his nephew, Arthur Espy had died at Casper, Wyoming, from poison. No details have yet been received regarding his death. He is said to have been a young man of exceptional business ability, with a promising future before him. Jake Phillips, an old time resident, disappeared from here about two weeks ago and no trace of him has been found yet, and Indian trailers are now hunting for him. Opinions differ as to whether he is dead, or left the country. A. C. Lowell, President of the Bank of Bidwell, had a stroke of apoplexy while in the bank on the 6th inst. and is paralyzed on the left side. Dr. Leithead was summoned from Lakeview and a trained nurse from Berkeley was also sent for and will be here today. A. C. Lowell, the pioneer merchant of Fort Bidwell, was stricken with apoplexy last Thursday and we understand that his condition at this time is somewhat critical. He has a legion of warm friends who deeply regret to hear of his misfortune, and sincerely hope to hear of his recovery soon. Pierre Laxague is reported quite sick with asthma this week. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 1919 LIBEL SUIT On the fifth of this month, C. B. Towle, filed an action against E. C. Bonner asking $11,000 damages. Mr. Bonner was alleged to have stated Mr. Towle had a bet up on Wilson for President in 1916. We could secure no statement of the case for publication from Mr. Bonner beyond that he would discuss in case in Court. We learn from his attorney, however, that a motion to dismiss has been filed on the part of Mr. Bonner because Mr. Towle failed as required by law to file with his complaint a bond in the sum of five hundred dollars for the protection of the defendant. WE TOLD YOU SO Arthur Yates cut his hand badly Wednesday while running a wood saw. His glove got caught in the saw pulling the fingers of his left hand against the teeth and nearly severing the second finger from his hand. Two of his other fingers were quite badly but not so severely as the second one. Well, if men won't take our advice, and insist on monkeying with the ax and wood saw, they will have to take the consequences, that's all. A woman wouldn't have met with an accident. Born - Near Lake City, Cal., Feb. 18, 1919, to the wife of Lester Roberts, a daughter. One of the twins of Mr. and Mrs. Ted Strief of Lake City was reported quite ill last week, but is improving nicely. From a late casualty list just issued it is learned that John Wall Jr., son of John Wall of Alturas, died in France from disease. Born - In Cedarville, Cal., Feb. 14, 1919, to the wife of Pierre Sanserena, a son. Pete is slowly improving and will soon regain normal conditions. Mother and babe doing nicely. George Terrill, for some tears a resident of this place and well known throughout the county, died at Quincy, Plumas County on the 11th inst. The cause of his death is not reported. Sheriff Poore returned Wednesday night from Redding with Clarence Stephenson, who has been brought back on a warrant charging him with failure to provide for his minor children. Glenn Ward arrived home last week from overseas. He was wounded in the leg during a battle in France and spent a long time in the hospital, and we understand has recovered almost entirely from the wound. Mr. and Mrs. D. J. Benner received a letter from their son Earl, who is in Siberia, stating that he is well and that it was 39 degrees below zero there. The letter was written Dec. 5th and Earl was just preparing to go up on the fighting lines again after having had a few days rest. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 1919 FORT BIDWELL NEWS ITEMS Mrs. McDonough, Mrs. Likins and Mr. David Baty are on the sick list this week. Feb. 23, Mrs. Ruby Drake came over from Willow Ranch last Friday and is visiting her sister, Mrs. Dora Fulcher. Mr. Harvey Fox arrived here last Friday. He has been at Camp Kearney for some time and was mustered out at the Presidio. He is looking fine and says he had a nice time but home is much better. The road over the mountain has been getting a little heavy and yesterday morning the mail left both Cedarville and Alturas and the drivers will meet at Baty's place and exchange mails and return to their respective starting places. This will make it much easier on the drivers. E. A. Lakey, of Adin, who enlisted in the army was reported dead, but he kept on writing to his folks, but the people still persisted that he was dead, and it remained for Congressman Raker to locate the man, and he received a letter from the Adjutant General stating that Lakey was alive and well. Now the wonder is why the people insisted that he was dead. Mrs. A. E. Noel, publisher of the Lower Lake Bulletin, died recently from pneumonia. She conducted that journal for 25 years and was highly respected by all who really knew her. Thirty-eight years ago, we entered the Bulletin office as "devil" and served a term of two years on it while John B. Fitch was proprietor, and we have always had a tender feeling in our heart for the old Bulletin and those who conducted it. Dan McQuade, an old-time resident of this place, died at the county hospital in Alturas last week. Darrel Garret left yesterday for Lakeview, where he goes to take his old position in the Rinehart Garage. Harold Miller arrived home last Saturday. He was with the Grizzlies, but had to stop at New York, as he was sick with mumps. He has recovered and is feeling fine now. We are informed that the body of Jake Phillips, who mysteriously disappeared from Bidwell some weeks ago, was found lying near Lake Annie last week. He had evidently wandered around until overcome with exertion and cold.