NOVEMBER 1, 1916 CAUSE OF THE TRAGEDY During the past week the last sad rites were performed over the remains of Wilson Barnett and Alex Drummond, who were killed by an explosion, as we stated in last week's Record. Wilson Barnett was buried at Eagleville last Thursday and the funeral services of Alex Drummond were conducted here last Friday under the auspices of Cedarville Lodge No 249, he being a member of the order at Georgetown, Cal. Both men were highly esteemed, and their tragic end was a shock to all of their friends and the entire community. The explosion that caused their death occurred as follows; Last spring James McCartney did some blasting for Mr. Adams, and placed the explosives left, about twenty sticks of giant powder and fifty caps in the oven of a camp stove, put the stove away so that no one could get at it, and Mr. Warren got the stove, took it up to the camp and set it up, but did not look into the oven, and when the boys were cooking supper, the sad tragedy occurred. It was a miracle that more people were not killed, as at noon there were 8 or 10 men there and they were going to build a fire in the stove and cook dinner, but concluded to eat a lunch. Had the fire been built then the loss of life would have been greater. DEATH OF J. N. JAQUISH Died - At Reedley, Cal., October 26, 1916, J. N. Jaquish, aged 80 years and 6 months. On Sunday morning, last the body of J. N. Jaquish arrived here accompanied by his sons, Ted and Elwood Jaquish. Their visit to the old home place was a sad one and was for the purpose of interring the body of their father beside that of their mother, who years ago had crossed the borderland. The funeral services were conducted by Cedarville Lodge, No 249, I.O.O.F., of which the deceased had long been an honored member. Mr. Jaquish came to Surprise in 1880 and about fifteen years ago moved to San Francisco, making his home there. He was sick only a short time before his death. He was a pioneer teamster of Surprise and had one of the largest outfits on the road. He had many old friends here, who regretted to learn of his death, and tender sympathy to his sons, Ted and Elwood. Wm. Mullins, of this place, finished digging about two acres of potatoes last Monday, and sent a sample of them to the Record. They are larger than ordinarily, and as fine, a quality as grown in any State, and without irrigation and the yield was good. And to show the vitality of the soil, be it noted, that the potato vines were frozen three times during the summer, and yet produced a good crop. Smalls Bros. machine finished threshing Ellery Phillip's barley on the Street Bros. ranch last Sunday and off of 65 acres 4315 bushels were threshed. Pretty good yield for a poor year. POOR PAY IN WINE GRAPES Ted and Elwood Jaquish, who were raised in Surprise, but who now reside in Fresno County, were here last Sunday, bringing the body of their father, J. N. Jaquish, back to the old home place for burial. They live in the heart of the grape growing country, and stated that the grape industry would not be materially injured in the event of California being voted dry, as wine grapes was not a paying industry, but that those who had the table and raisin grapes were doing fairly well. They were bringing $42 per ton this year. They left Monday on the auto truck for Geralch. Walter Gibbins, of Alturas, was here last Sunday. He is recovering nicely from his recent surgical operation, and for the first time in several years, he has been enjoying good health. Walter has many friends who are glad to hear of his recovery. NOVEMBER 8, 1916 WEDDING BELLS At high noon Wednesday occurred the wedding of Miss Lavina Hardy and Marion Rinehart at the home of the brides parents, Mr. and Mrs. _. R. Hardy, Sultana avenue and Dessu street. The house was beautifully decorated for the event; roses and plumose fern being used profusely in the parlor, while yellow chrysanthemums were massed in the living room. Just at the stroke of twelve, the presiding minister, the Rev. Ralph B. Larkin, performed the impressive ceremony in the presence of the immediate family and a few intimate friends. Immediately after the ceremony, a sumptuous dinner was served to the guests in the dining room. The long table was loaded with every good thing, which the season affords, from the eighteen-pound turkey to the delicious mince pie. Soon aster dinner Dr. C. B. Hardy, who drove out from Los Angeles for the event, managed to slip the bride and groom away in her car and took them to the city where they left for parts unknown. After the ceremony, they will be at home to friends in Cedarville. The bride has been teaching in Nevada for the last three years and it was there that the romance began, which culminated in the happy event of yesterday. The groom is a prosperous cattleman of Cedarville and the good wishes of all Mrs. Rinehart's many friend go with her as she goes to her new home. - Daily Report, Ontario, Cal., Nov. 2, 1916. The Record extends congratulations to the newlyweds and wishes them happiness and prosperity. A MYSTERY Somewhat of a mystery was unearthed at the cemetery this week, while the grave for Arthur Slippey was being dug. At a shallow depth, the gravediggers came upon the shoes and feet of a woman and after determining that they were connected with a skeleton, beat a hasty retreat. Another site was chosen after a visit to town and the corpse of the unknown recovered. Who it was, when it was buried or under what circumstances will probably forever remain an impenetrable mystery. No woman has ever disappeared from this section in the memory of the oldest inhabitant. What adds to the mystery is that the present cemetery has been established but a little over twenty years, and it is certain that during that time, no person, man or woman, has been buried coffinless. - New Era Arthur Slippey, a young man of Alturas died at Colfax last week. Born - At the Patterson Ranch, Nov 7, 1916, to the wife of John Patterson, a boy. Several arrests for bootlegging have been made at Bieber. It does look as though the same people would get tired of violating the law. The little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Geo Warrens was badly bitten in the arm last Monday evening by a bulldog with which she was playing. Tex Shackleford, who was accidentally shot sometime ago, has recovered and was able to go to work this week. We hope he may escape anymore accidents. Card Of Thanks - Trouble shared loses half its poignarey and to all the kind friends and neighbors, who helped us through the ordeal of parting with our loved one, either by their presence or actively, we tender our most heartfelt gratitude and thanks. Grant Warren family M. Hotchkiss and families It is often said that, "a man who squeezes a dollar never squeezes his wife." And upon looking over our subscription list we are led to believe that there are quite a number of good women in this locality who are being sadly neglected. The telephone line from here to Alturas was completed last Saturday, and this week the linemen will repair the lines from here to Bidwell and Eagleville. In the spring the other improvements contemplated will be finished. The new line marks a great improvement in service from here to Alturas. NOVEMBER 15, 1916 GEE, BUT IT WAS COLD Last Sunday, a bunch of people from Eagleville and this place, went up to Bidwell to attend a meeting and discuss matters generally. It was to be a get-together meeting, to get better acquainted and have a social time with our northern neighbors. The ride up was fine. The air was bracing when we left home and the nearer we got to the North Pole, the chillier was the atmosphere and when we pulled into Bidwell, the carburetor in Wm. Mickle's car froze. The scenery was great and it was all ours for the looking. We enjoyed a good chicken dinner at the Cosmopolitan hotel. The town was very quiet but we finally located Jim Williams and he informed us that a big crowd had been in town on Election Day and they expected a rush on Thanksgiving day, and his statement was corroborated by Roy Baker and Joe Parman. On the way up numerous hay stacks and large number of cattle were to be seen along the route and the country had a contented and prosperous look not found in all localities. BADLY BITTEN BY A DOG The little son of Mr. and Mrs. Granville Heard was badly bitten about the face by a dog, last Monday, while they were visiting Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Miller, who lives a couple of miles north of Cedarville. It seems that the little fellow opened the gate for the dog to come out, when it jumped on him and almost bit his ear off and bit him on the cheek. The dog was killed and its brain was sent below for analysis. The little boy was rushed to the Sanitarium for treatment, after which Mrs. Head left with him for Berkeley, where the brains of the dog will be tested for rabies and the Pasteur treatment will be given the child if it is found that the dog had the rabies. Several days ago the dog had a fierce fight with a bobcat and it is feared that it had become infected with disease. FORMER RESIDENT IS ENGAGED Announcement is made of the engagement of Miss Janet Stokes, the charming and attractive daughter of Mrs. S. Stokes of Glenn Street and George Lindemann, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Lindemann, of Coffy lane, near this city. The marriage will be a near future event and their many friends of the popular young couple will unite in the very heartiest felicitations for their future happiness and prosperity. Miss Stokes is a young lady of most pleasing personality and during her residence here of a number of years has drawn about her a large number of friends. Miss Stokes was formerly in the office of C. C. Donovan, the hop king, a stenographer. She is also a member of the vested choir of the Episcopal Church. Lindemann is one of Santa Rosa's well-known young businessmen and was formerly with the staff of the Santa Rosa Bank. He is a member of the Hycinthians, the well-known social organization of young men here. He is a fine fello of integrity and purpose and fully shares the popularity of the estimable girl he will soon claim as bride. The announcement of the news of the betrothal has been expected by intimate friends of the couple interested, who have known of the friendship that has existed between them. The marriage will unite two very much respected families of this section of the State. A brother of the bride to be is Horticultural Commissioner Stokes of Lake County, and he and two other brothers have fruit farms in that county. - Santa Rosa Press Democrat Mrs. May Buick arrived here from Redding last week on a visit to her parents, Mr. and Mrs. S. C. Hayes. B. E. Ladd was brought over from Alturas last week to Dr. Coates Sanitarium for treatment for a broken kneecap. Elmer Hill was elected Justice of the Peace and Harry McLaughlin Constable for the Long Valley Township at the late election. Car; Coffman and Frank Gooch left here last week for San Francisco to be at the bedside of Ulric Coffman, who is still in a critical condition. Born - In Cedarville, Cal., Nov 15, 1916, to the wife of Harry Cook, a son. Jesse Cannon, son of Mr. and Mrs. Dave Cannon, of this place, under went an operation at Dr. White's hospital in Sacramento on the 2nd inst. for a fractured backbone and appendicitis. It was a very serious operation but at last reports he was doing nicely. NOVEMBER 22, 1916 AUTO ACCIDENT Wednesday, Felix Allen, driving a Ford auto from Cedarville to Alturas, ran off the grade and turned over his car. The accident was caused by a blow out. In the car with Felix were E. C. Bonner, Mrs. Dr. Gibson and a Wheat Buyer, whose name we did not learn. Mr. Bonner was pinned under the car but fortunately was not seriously injured, though all parties were more or less scratched up, Felix, they say, lit on his cheek, and though he dug a hole in the ground, big enough to bury a dog, was not phased. It would require something more substantial than hard ground to have any effect on Felix's cheek. - New Era PASSED AWAY The news of the death of Ulrich Coffman came over the wire last Wednesday evening just after we had gone to press, and though it had been momentarily expected, it was nevertheless a shock to his relatives and friends, and it cast a feeling of sadness and gloom over the entire community. The remains reached here Friday night and on Sunday afternoon, the funeral was conducted from the M. E. Church under the direction of Undertaker C. G. McCloud. Rev. Chalfant delivered an impressive and comforting sermon, and the choir sang several appropriate selections. The floral offerings were beautiful. To the brokenhearted wife, mother, sisters and brothers the record extends sincere sympathy in their sorrow. ACCIDENTALLY KILLED News was received here last Friday of the accidental shooting of Ernest Messner near High Rock. It seems that the young man was attending to a string of traps, and at the last trap, he had caught hold of the muzzle of the gun to pull it through the sage brush, where it was discharged, striking him in the side and ranging upward, going through the heart and killing him instantly. He is the eldest son of Jacob Messner, about 16 years of age, and his remains were brought to his home at Bidwell and interred Saturday. OBITUARY Edgar Ulrich Coffman was born June 21, 1880, in Wise Co., Texas. He came with his parents first to Oregon, and about twenty years ago to Surprise Valley, where his home has been since then. He was united in marriage to Belva Agnes Gooch, Nov 20, 1904, and buying the ranch where their home has been, working together, by industry and economy had succeeded in paying for it and placing themselves, where life might be easier. About four months ago, he went to San Francisco for treatment for blood poisoning, his wife and mother accompanying him. There under the care of phyicians at St. Winifred's hospital, all was done for him that love and medical skill could do. But all in vain for after patiently enduring the heavy pain throughout the weary months, he died about two o'clock in the aft ernoon of Wednesday, Nov 15, 1916. The body was brought to Cedarville and the funeral services were held from the Methodist Church, Nov 19, under the auspices of the Modern Woodmen. He was a man of good character and one whom the valley could ill afford to lose. He leaves to mourn his passing, his wife, his mother and father, four sisters, Mrs. L. A. Wheeler, Mrs. Lloyd Ogle, Mrs. Roy Bolt and Mrs. Lloyd Smith and three brothers, M. G., Car and Fletcher Coffman and a large circle of friends. Arthur Chalfant Tex Shackleford came in from Long Valley last week and had the old bullet wound in his side opened up and some foreign substance removed and is getting along nicely. Last week, Chas. Chambers took a trip to Duck Flat to look over the road for the purpose of bidding on a mail contract, which is to be let soon and on his return, his automobile became unmanageable and missed a bridge and ran into a deep ditch and turned completely over, pinning Mr. Chambers underneath with a bow of the top across his neck so he could not get his breath, and had it not been for the assistance of a young man near by, he would have died in a short time, but fortunately he escaped with a few bruises and a badly wrecked car. Miss Mary and Pearl Young, of Lakeview, Oregon, are visiting their sister, Mrs. C. E. McCormick. Jesse Parman is on the sick list again but is improving slowly. Miss Rhonda Sweeney of Lake City recently had her ankle badly sprained. BORN - In Cedarville, Cal., Nov 18, 1916, to the wife of Allen McCulley, a boy. F. G. Hill left last week for the lower country where he goes for medical treatment. Opal, the little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Hill, of Beulah, Long Valley, was bitten by a cat recently and shortly after biting the child, the cat died. The parents feared the cat was infected with the rabies and left for Reno, immediately to give the little one a course of Pasteur treatment. Notice is hereby given that as my wife, Myrtle Addington has left my bed and board, I will not be responsible for any debts she may contract after this date. Issac Addington Ogle and wife, of Lakeview, Ore., Roy D. Bolt and wife, and M. G. Coffman, of San Francisco, were her this week attending the funeral of Ulrich Coffman.