August Sullivan, excuse us! The original question was about existence of death certificates in 1890s. The follow up was about ARCHIVES which is in Salem. The State Archives has the original death certificates up to 1956. State Vital Statistics office does not have them. The yearly batch is transferred from there to Archives prior to the start of the following year, per law. Nothing was asked about going to State Vital Statistics office. W. David Samuelsen August Sullivan wrote: > Oregon Vital Statistics are NOT in Salem! They are located at 800 North East Oregon in Portland. They are on the second floor. It is about three blocks south of the Lloyd Center.. > > If you prefer to ride the MAX while here, you can get off the Max at the Lloyd Center station and walk through the parkto the south and it is accross the street. There is no finer love anywhere than that between a man and a woman! The biggest reason why most people fail is "they never get started!"> Date: Tue, 11 Sep 2007 15:59:28 -0600> From: dsam@sampubco.com> To: oregon@rootsweb.com> Subject: Re: [OREGON] Looking for advice...> > not 1892. Archives don't begin until 1904. Only Portland started earlier.> > David Samuelsen> > > Not sure about this for when they started keeping records. But try the> > vital statiscs in Salem, or. with the death date year, they might be able> > to help you.> > Also is their any information about a mortuary or any thing like that.> > Where was the body received when it went home?> > Try all those directions, might help.> > Louise> > ----- Original Message -----> > From: "Wendy Fischbach" <wfischbach@yahoo.com>> > To: <OREGON@rootsweb.com>> > ! > Sent: Monday, September 10, 2007 9:01 PM> > Subject: [OREGON] Looking for advice...> >> >> >> Hello,> >> I am new to this list and was wondering if anybody can help me with> >> some> >> suggestions of where to look for information. I am searching for the> >> death> >> record for William Lewis GOOLSBEY. My grandmother said that all she> >> knows> >> is that he was to have died in Oregon and was shipped home and was> >> buried> >> in ND. There is no information available regarding his occupation or> >> residence. He apparently left ND quite young as he was only 29 yrs old> >> when he died. The 1880 US census places him in MN with his family.> >> Family> >> history has him arriving in ND in 1884. He left home sometime after> >> that.> >>> >> My grandmother shared that he never married to her knowledge. Also, he> >> left home angry about something and was not seen again until his body> >> came> >> home. I wonder how the persons shipping home his body knew where to send> >> it .>! > >>> >> His date of birth is 28 Oct 1863. There are 2 dates of death: > 1) 13 Feb> >> 1892; 2) 06 Jan 1892.> >>> >> I would appreciate any suggestions about how to obtain information for> >> the documentation of his death.> >>> >> Respectfully yours,> >> Wendy Fischbach> >>> >>> >>> >> To accomplish great things, we must not only act, but also dream; not> >> only> >> plan, but also believe. -Anatole France> >>> >>> >> ---------------------------------> >> Catch up on fall's hot new shows on Yahoo! TV. Watch previews, get> >> listings, and more!> >>> >> -------------------------------> >> To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to> >> OREGON-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the> >> quotes> >> in the subject and the body of the message> >>> >> >> >> > -------------------------------> > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to> > OREGON-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes> > in the subject and the body of the message> >> > > -------------------------------> To unsubsc ri! > be from the list, please send an email to OREGON-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to OREGON-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message > >

The state archives are located in the basement of the library building in Salem. There is no finer love anywhere than that between a man and a woman! The biggest reason why most people fail is "they never get started!"> Date: Wed, 12 Sep 2007 00:46:57 -0600> From: dsam@sampubco.com> To: oregon@rootsweb.com> Subject: Re: [OREGON] Looking for advice...> > August Sullivan,> excuse us!> > The original question was about existence of death certificates in 1890s.> > The follow up was about ARCHIVES which is in Salem. The State Archives > has the original death certificates up to 1956. State Vital Statistics > office does not have them. The yearly batch is transferred from there to > Archives prior to the start of the following year, per law.> > Nothing was asked about going to State Vital Statistics office.> > W. David Samuelsen> > August Sullivan wrote:> > Oregon Vital Statistics are NOT in Salem! They are located at 800 North East Oregon in Portland. They are on the second floor. It is about three blocks south of the Lloyd Center..> > > > If you prefer to ride the MAX while here, you can get off the Max at the Lloyd Center station and walk through the parkto the south and it is accross the street. There is no finer love anywhere than that between a man and a woman! The biggest reason why most people fail is "they never get started!"> Date: Tue, 11 Sep 2007 15:59:28 -0600> From: dsam@sampubco.com> To: oregon@rootsweb.com> Subject: Re: [OREGON] Looking for advice...> > not 1892. Archives don't begin until 1904. Only Portland started earlier.> > David Samuelsen> > > Not sure about this for when they started keeping records. But try the> > vital statiscs in Salem, or. with the death date year, they might be able> > to help you.> > Also is their any information about a mortuary or any thing like that.> > Where was the body received when it went home?> > Try all those directions, might help.> > Louise> > ----- Original Message -----> > From: "Wendy Fischbach" <wfischbach@yahoo.com>> > To: <OREGON@rootsweb.com>> > > !> > Sent: Monday, September 10, 2007 9:01 PM> > Subject: [OREGON] Looking for advice...> >> >> >> Hello,> >> I am new to this list and was wondering if anybody can help me with> >> some> >> suggestions of where to look for information. I am searching for the> >> death> >> record for William Lewis GOOLSBEY. My grandmother said that all she> >> knows> >> is that he was to have died in Oregon and was shipped home and was> >> buried> >> in ND. There is no information available regarding his occupation or> >> residence. He apparently left ND quite young as he was only 29 yrs old> >> when he died. The 1880 US census places him in MN with his family.> >> Family> >> history has him arriving in ND in 1884. He left home sometime after> >> that.> >>> >> My grandmother shared that he never married to her knowledge. Also, he> >> left home angry about something and was not seen again until his body> >> came> >> home. I wonder how the persons shipping home his body knew where to send> >> it> .>!> > >>> >> His date of birth is 28 Oct 1863. There are 2 dates of death: > > 1) 13 Feb> >> 1892; 2) 06 Jan 1892.> >>> >> I would appreciate any suggestions about how to obtain information for> >> the documentation of his death.> >>> >> Respectfully yours,> >> Wendy Fischbach> >>> >>> >>> >> To accomplish great things, we must not only act, but also dream; not> >> only> >> plan, but also believe. -Anatole France> >>> >>> >> ---------------------------------> >> Catch up on fall's hot new shows on Yahoo! TV. Watch previews, get> >> listings, and more!> >>> >> -------------------------------> >> To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to> >> OREGON-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the> >> quotes> >> in the subject and the body of the message> >>> >> >> >> > -------------------------------> > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to> > OREGON-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes> > in the subject and the body of the message> >> > > -------------------------------> To unsubsc> ri!> > be from the list, please send an email to OREGON-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message> > > > -------------------------------> > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to OREGON-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message> > > > > > -------------------------------> To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to OREGON-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Hello, I want to share how much I appreciate the information that was shared regarding the death of William Lewis GOOLSBEY. Since I live in SD, I wasn't sure where to start. Thank you all again. Regards, Wendy Fischbach Warner, SD To accomplish great things, we must not only act, but also dream; not only plan, but also believe. -Anatole France --------------------------------- Take the Internet to Go: Yahoo!Go puts the Internet in your pocket: mail, news, photos & more.

Oregon Vital Statistics are NOT in Salem! They are located at 800 North East Oregon in Portland. They are on the second floor. It is about three blocks south of the Lloyd Center.. If you prefer to ride the MAX while here, you can get off the Max at the Lloyd Center station and walk through the parkto the south and it is accross the street. There is no finer love anywhere than that between a man and a woman! The biggest reason why most people fail is "they never get started!"> Date: Tue, 11 Sep 2007 15:59:28 -0600> From: dsam@sampubco.com> To: oregon@rootsweb.com> Subject: Re: [OREGON] Looking for advice...> > not 1892. Archives don't begin until 1904. Only Portland started earlier.> > David Samuelsen> > > Not sure about this for when they started keeping records. But try the> > vital statiscs in Salem, or. with the death date year, they might be able> > to help you.> > Also is their any information about a mortuary or any thing like that.> > Where was the body received when it went home?> > Try all those directions, might help.> > Louise> > ----- Original Message -----> > From: "Wendy Fischbach" <wfischbach@yahoo.com>> > To: <OREGON@rootsweb.com>> > Sent: Monday, September 10, 2007 9:01 PM> > Subject: [OREGON] Looking for advice...> >> >> >> Hello,> >> I am new to this list and was wondering if anybody can help me with> >> some> >> suggestions of where to look for information. I am searching for the> >> death> >> record for William Lewis GOOLSBEY. My grandmother said that all she> >> knows> >> is that he was to have died in Oregon and was shipped home and was> >> buried> >> in ND. There is no information available regarding his occupation or> >> residence. He apparently left ND quite young as he was only 29 yrs old> >> when he died. The 1880 US census places him in MN with his family.> >> Family> >> history has him arriving in ND in 1884. He left home sometime after> >> that.> >>> >> My grandmother shared that he never married to her knowledge. Also, he> >> left home angry about something and was not seen again until his body> >> came> >> home. I wonder how the persons shipping home his body knew where to send> >> it.> >>> >> His date of birth is 28 Oct 1863. There are 2 dates of death: 1) 13 Feb> >> 1892; 2) 06 Jan 1892.> >>> >> I would appreciate any suggestions about how to obtain information for> >> the documentation of his death.> >>> >> Respectfully yours,> >> Wendy Fischbach> >>> >>> >>> >> To accomplish great things, we must not only act, but also dream; not> >> only> >> plan, but also believe. -Anatole France> >>> >>> >> ---------------------------------> >> Catch up on fall's hot new shows on Yahoo! TV. Watch previews, get> >> listings, and more!> >>> >> -------------------------------> >> To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to> >> OREGON-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the> >> quotes> >> in the subject and the body of the message> >>> >> >> >> > -------------------------------> > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to> > OREGON-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes> > in the subject and the body of the message> >> > > -------------------------------> To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to OREGON-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

not 1892. Archives don't begin until 1904. Only Portland started earlier. David Samuelsen > Not sure about this for when they started keeping records. But try the > vital statiscs in Salem, or. with the death date year, they might be able > to help you. > Also is their any information about a mortuary or any thing like that. > Where was the body received when it went home? > Try all those directions, might help. > Louise > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Wendy Fischbach" <wfischbach@yahoo.com> > To: <OREGON@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Monday, September 10, 2007 9:01 PM > Subject: [OREGON] Looking for advice... > > >> Hello, >> I am new to this list and was wondering if anybody can help me with >> some >> suggestions of where to look for information. I am searching for the >> death >> record for William Lewis GOOLSBEY. My grandmother said that all she >> knows >> is that he was to have died in Oregon and was shipped home and was >> buried >> in ND. There is no information available regarding his occupation or >> residence. He apparently left ND quite young as he was only 29 yrs old >> when he died. The 1880 US census places him in MN with his family. >> Family >> history has him arriving in ND in 1884. He left home sometime after >> that. >> >> My grandmother shared that he never married to her knowledge. Also, he >> left home angry about something and was not seen again until his body >> came >> home. I wonder how the persons shipping home his body knew where to send >> it. >> >> His date of birth is 28 Oct 1863. There are 2 dates of death: 1) 13 Feb >> 1892; 2) 06 Jan 1892. >> >> I would appreciate any suggestions about how to obtain information for >> the documentation of his death. >> >> Respectfully yours, >> Wendy Fischbach >> >> >> >> To accomplish great things, we must not only act, but also dream; not >> only >> plan, but also believe. -Anatole France >> >> >> --------------------------------- >> Catch up on fall's hot new shows on Yahoo! TV. Watch previews, get >> listings, and more! >> >> ------------------------------- >> To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to >> OREGON-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the >> quotes >> in the subject and the body of the message >> > > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > OREGON-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes > in the subject and the body of the message >

Not sure about this for when they started keeping records. But try the vital statiscs in Salem, or. with the death date year, they might be able to help you. Also is their any information about a mortuary or any thing like that. Where was the body received when it went home? Try all those directions, might help. Louise ----- Original Message ----- From: "Wendy Fischbach" <wfischbach@yahoo.com> To: <OREGON@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, September 10, 2007 9:01 PM Subject: [OREGON] Looking for advice... > Hello, > I am new to this list and was wondering if anybody can help me with some > suggestions of where to look for information. I am searching for the death > record for William Lewis GOOLSBEY. My grandmother said that all she knows > is that he was to have died in Oregon and was shipped home and was buried > in ND. There is no information available regarding his occupation or > residence. He apparently left ND quite young as he was only 29 yrs old > when he died. The 1880 US census places him in MN with his family. Family > history has him arriving in ND in 1884. He left home sometime after that. > > My grandmother shared that he never married to her knowledge. Also, he > left home angry about something and was not seen again until his body came > home. I wonder how the persons shipping home his body knew where to send > it. > > His date of birth is 28 Oct 1863. There are 2 dates of death: 1) 13 Feb > 1892; 2) 06 Jan 1892. > > I would appreciate any suggestions about how to obtain information for > the documentation of his death. > > Respectfully yours, > Wendy Fischbach > > > > To accomplish great things, we must not only act, but also dream; not only > plan, but also believe. -Anatole France > > > --------------------------------- > Catch up on fall's hot new shows on Yahoo! TV. Watch previews, get > listings, and more! > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > OREGON-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes > in the subject and the body of the message >

Hello, I am new to this list and was wondering if anybody can help me with some suggestions of where to look for information. I am searching for the death record for William Lewis GOOLSBEY. My grandmother said that all she knows is that he was to have died in Oregon and was shipped home and was buried in ND. There is no information available regarding his occupation or residence. He apparently left ND quite young as he was only 29 yrs old when he died. The 1880 US census places him in MN with his family. Family history has him arriving in ND in 1884. He left home sometime after that. My grandmother shared that he never married to her knowledge. Also, he left home angry about something and was not seen again until his body came home. I wonder how the persons shipping home his body knew where to send it. His date of birth is 28 Oct 1863. There are 2 dates of death: 1) 13 Feb 1892; 2) 06 Jan 1892. I would appreciate any suggestions about how to obtain information for the documentation of his death. Respectfully yours, Wendy Fischbach To accomplish great things, we must not only act, but also dream; not only plan, but also believe. -Anatole France --------------------------------- Catch up on fall's hot new shows on Yahoo! TV. Watch previews, get listings, and more!

Trying to make connection with anyone researching this family. Billie ~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Family Researcher of "The Last Frontier" Modoc County, California --- Our outgoing mail is checked by ZoneAlarm AntiVirus.

Sam, Illinois Valley High School, probably in or near Selma...He died in 2001 in Myrtle Point, Oregon and was married to Glenda Jeanne Young... Thank you for replying... Evelyn ----- Original Message ----- From: "W. David Samuelsen" <dsam@sampubco.com> To: <oregon@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, August 29, 2007 11:28 AM Subject: Re: [OREGON] 1953/ IVHS SCHOOL ANNUAL??? > IVHS full name? Town? > Pickle name is familiar to me but wants to be sure. > > David Samuelsen > > Don & Ev wrote: >> Does anyone have access to the 1953 IVHS annual?? I would like to have a >> copy of the page with Orlen LaVerne Pickle on it.... >> Thank you! >> Evelyn >> >> >> ------------------------------- >> To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to >> OREGON-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the >> quotes in the subject and the body of the message >> >> > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > OREGON-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes > in the subject and the body of the message

IVHS full name? Town? Pickle name is familiar to me but wants to be sure. David Samuelsen Don & Ev wrote: > Does anyone have access to the 1953 IVHS annual?? I would like to have a > copy of the page with Orlen LaVerne Pickle on it.... > Thank you! > Evelyn > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to OREGON-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message > >

Does anyone have access to the 1953 IVHS annual?? I would like to have a copy of the page with Orlen LaVerne Pickle on it.... Thank you! Evelyn

Josie (Smith) Knapp married to Frank Knapp. She is listed as the daughter of my Martha Ann (Scott) Smith in her obit of 1930. Who was Josie? I do not locate her in any of the census records listing Martha, husband Temple Smith and other children. Thanks so much for your time. Perhaps if one could check marriage records index perhaps for 1910-1929 it may list when and where they were married? Thanks so much

Hello List, I'm Researching the Nathaniel S. Tompkins born 24 Dec 1787 -died 08 Aug 1848 - moved from Greene Co. New York to Ohio in about 1835. Married to a Sally Reynolds on 25 Jan 1810 possible in New York she was born 01 Apr 1792 - died 01 May 1840 daughter of Andrew Reynolds. Children that I know of so far are: Philo Tompkins unknown birth date, death date 22 Oct 1848 age 27y 9m. Martha Tompkins unknown birth date, death date 4 Dec 1841 aged 8y 10m 5d Ruth Ann Tompkins - No dates Hannah Tompkins - " Andrew R. Tompkins - " Sally Tompkins - " Alvin Tompkins - " Judson Tompkins - " Stephen Tompkins - " Mary Ann Tompkins born 1820 New York Nathaniel R. Tompkins born about 1824 New York Emma Elizabeth born 9 Oct 1829 New York, died 25 Nov 1910 Nathaniel S. Tompkins remarried to a Betsey Sample Dewitt in Ohio on 19 May 1841 and one child born to this married Enoch Tompkins born about 1842. Enoch Tompkins married on 10 Sep 1863 in Ohio to a Hannah Doty born Oct 1840 - died 08 Feb 1879, children to this marriage are Elmer Ellsworth Tompkins born 26 Jul 1864 in Ohio and a Franklin Tompkins born in 1867 in Ohio. Some where along the line the family moved to Oregon where Elmer Tompkins married Eva P. Cumming, daughter of Chancey O. Cumming and Elizabeth., Elmer and Eva P Tompkins first child Cletus G. Tompkins born 11 Oct 1895 Coos Bay, Coos, Oregon and then moved to California by 1900 when his second child was born Theta Tompkins born about 1901. Is anyone out there has any other information or connection to this family. Would love to hear from you. Linda Reilly Northern Ohio

Looking for FINE in Marion County, OR Columbia Co., WA and Prescott, Washington FINE IN PRESCOTT, WA Thomas Lears Fine Born: 1 Dec 1827 [city], Warren, Missouri, USA Died: 25 Oct 1896 Joseph, Wallowa, Oregon, USA Spouse Amelia Jane Haskins Born: 10 Nov 1830 in [city], Henderson, Illinois, USA Died: 25 Jun 1901 in Elgin, Union, Oregon, USA Marriage: 4 Apr 1850 in American Fork, [county], California, USA Children Sex Birth Alice Jane Fine F 16 Jul 1851 in Silverton, Marion, Oregon, USA Charles Fine M 6 Jan 1853 in Silverton, Marion, Oregon, USA William Anson Fine M 30 Jan 1854 in Waldo Hills, Marion, Oregon, USA Nathan Fine M 12 Jul 1855 in Waldo Hills, Marion, Oregon, USA Henry Levi Fine M 1 Jun 1856 in Waldo Hills, Marion, Oregon, USA Florence Fine F 5 Sep 1857 in Silverton, Marion, Oregon, USA Sarah Narcissa Fine F 31 Aug 1858 in Marion, [county], Oregon, USA Thomas Marion Fine M 19 Oct 1860 in Marion, [county], Oregon, USA (my great grandfather) Flora Nancy Fine F 13 Jan 1863 in Silverton, Marion, Oregon, USA Weldon Oscar Fine M 7 Feb 1865 in Prescott, Walla Walla, Washington, USA Amelia Addie Fine F 8 Oct 1866 in Prescott, Walla Walla, Washington, USA John Milton Fine M 28 Dec 1868 in Prescott, Walla Walla, Washington, USA Ozeroazro Fine M 30 Dec 1870 in Prescott, Walla Walla, Washington, USA

THE NEW ERA, ALTURAS, MODOC COUNTY, CAL WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 3, 1912 MURDER AT LAKEVIEW MAN HAS A QUARREL WITH HIS WIFE. BROTHER CALLS POLICE SHOOTING OCCURS The following telegram was received Sunday, from Lakeview. A man named Taylor, recently from Baker City, Oregon, last night shot and killed city Marshal Earnest Brown and then killed himself, with a shot in the head, using a Winchester Special 22 rifle. Taylor was beating his wife, with whom he had trouble for years. Taylors’ brother called Brown to the house to stop the trouble where he was met at the door and shot was fired, which took effect in right side between nipple and armpit, causing almost instant death. Brown leaves a wife and child. Taylor leaves wife and three children. The shooting occurred at six P. M. The above is about all the information received regarding the terrible crime. Earnest Brown has resided at Lakeview for a number of years and was well thought of by all who knew him. The tragedy threw the residents of Lakeview into a fever of excitement and came as a heavy blow to the many friends of Mr. Brown. (1:1) A PAINFUL ACCIDENT J. J. O’Neal, who has for sometime been residing at Alturas, had the misfortune to lose two of his fingers last Thursday. It seems that he was out hunting and while climbing through a fence, the hammers of the gun caught a board and discharged the gun. He had his hand over the muzzle of the gun and the discharge caused the loss of two fingers. We are sorry to hear of Joe’s misfortune, but it goes to show that a gun should be handled with great care as such accidents as these are liable to happen to anyone of us. HAWKINS – JACKSON A few hours before the Old Year gave way to the New Year, Harry S. Hawkins and Alice Jackson, were joined in marriage at the home of Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Kaufman in Alturas by Rev. G. N. Gardner. The Bride is a prominent young lady of Cedarville and has a host of friends who rejoice with her in her new relations. The Groom is a young man of push and energy and has proven his ability in the office, which he is so efficiently filling as County Surveyor. The New Era extends congratulations and feels sure Mr. and Mrs. Hawkins will more than meet the expectations of their many friends with whom we join in wishing them a Happy New Year and many of them with rich blessings all along the journey. OLD PIONEER DIES Jacob Hammersley of New Pine Creek died quite suddenly about 9 o’clock yesterday at the home of his son, Guy, where he had been residing for sometime, aged about 76 years, of heart trouble. Deceased had been failing quite seriously for sometime, but lately had become convalescent and was feeling fine, having the making of a visit to the home of a daughter living in California at an early date, when he was suddenly stricken down. He arose at the usual time in the morning, said he felt better than usual but did not care to eat any breakfast. He sat by the fire very composedly for sometime and passed away without any sign as if in pain. Jacob Hammersley was one of the oldest pioneers in the county and was well known to all of the old settlers, having lived here in the valley since the spring of 1871, according to the statement of Charles Saider, who preceded him some three years. He came to this part of Oregon from Indiana, his brother George, who has been living at Gold Hill for many years, accompanied him. Deceased leaves behind him two daughters, Mrs. Lafayette Cannon, of California and Mrs. Tilda Reeder of New Pine Creek and two sons, George and Guy, both residing at New Pine Creek and numerous nephews and nieces. Mrs. Hammersley having preceded her husband to the great beyond several years ago. He was a good citizen and enjoyed the respect of all his neighbors. – Lakeview Ex. (1:2) LOCAL AND PERSONAL The thermometer dropped to 20 below last Monday night. It didn’t seem to be very cold either. BORN – In Alturas, December 27th to the wife of Lawrence M. Hamlin, a daughter. BORN – In Alturas, December 26th, to the wife of Joe Walker, a bouncing baby girl. Baby and mother are doing well. J. H. Stewart left here last Tuesday morning for a two months’ visit to his old home and the land of his birth, Kentucky. He is going to visit his sister, who is now 81 years of age, he has not seen this sister for about forty years. He expects to be gone about two months. We wish him a pleasant and most enjoyable time. A man by the name of Sandovich, was arrested at Cedarville one day last week on a charge of insanity. He was brought to Alturas and committed to the asylum by the Superior Court. At times he was very violent and Sheriff Smith found it necessary to have a leather harness made and strap the unfortunate man’s arms down to avoid him injuring himself or someone. He has been taken to the asylum. Nice clear, glowing weather this morning, 26 degrees below zero last night and 25 below at seven this morning, while at eight it was steady at 20. No vegetables planted today, but the promise of a fine Spring with plenty of good water from the snow in the mountains, means good crops for next year. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 10, 1912 MASON – MATHEWS A marriage ceremony was solemnized Sunday, at 6 o’clock P. M. December 24th, 1911 in Oakland at the home of Mrs. R.L. Tarrants that united the lives of Miss Fay Mason of Fort Bidwell and Mr. Curtis Mathews of Cedarville in the holy bonds of matrimony. The only parties witnessing the ceremony was Mr. W.S. Glass, who acted as best man, Miss Neva Mason, acting as bridesmaid and Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Tarrants witnessing. The young couple immediately took their departure for Fort Bidwell, where they will make their future home, arriving here Thursday evening, December 28th, here they were welcomed and showered with congratulations from numberless friends. Both the contracting parties are well and very favorably known at Fort Bidwell, the bride having been born and raised here, while the groom has characterized himself as a gentleman by his exemplary habits of morality and diligence in his duties in gaining a livelihood and otherwise preparing for the future. The young couple are spending their honeymoon visiting with relatives. In the near future they will take up their residence on a valuable farm on the east sideof the valley. – Bidwell Nugget MRS DURKEE DIES Mrs. H. W. Durkee was taken hastily over to Cedarville last week for a Capital operation at the Cedarville Sanitarium under the charge of Dr. Coates. This was as a last resort, if possible, save the ladies life. She lived several days after the operation, but severe complications made it almost impossible to save her life, as her vitality was frightfully depleted by over seventeen years of severe illness. Her exhausted body yielded her spirit Monday morning and she went home to rest. She was accompanied by Dr. Eastman and her husband last Wednesday in a specially provided sled taking her from Alturas to Cedarville. The remains will probably be taken to Adin for their repose, as she has many friends in that region. Mr. Durkee’s many friends extend to him their sincere sympathy. (1:3) HAMMOND – FISHER Last Sunday morning, January 7th, 1912, Mr. Charles C. Fisher of Alturas and Miss Edith V. Hammond of the same place, but recently from Oregon, were joined in matrimony by the Rev. G. N. Gardner. The groom is a very energetic young man of exemplary habits and well respected by all who know him, while the bride although she has not resided long in Alturas has won for herself many warm friends who wish her a life of happiness and prosperity, in her new venture. The New Era joins their many friends in wishing them all the happiness and prosperity in their future married life. LOCAL AND PERSONAL Mrs. J. W. Bonner is still too ill to get about much at her home near Alturas. Yates Brothers, inform us that they have dissolved partnership, Luke R. Yates withdrawing from the firm. J. A. Yates is now the sole owner of all property formerly owned by the firm and assumes the payment of all debts. The formal notice will be published in the New Era next week. Dr. Tinsman of Adin telephoned for Dr. Risdon Tuesday, to come as quickly as possible with all the Anti-toxin serum for Diphtheria as he could obtain in Alturas. The doctor left for Adin immediately after making the rounds of his many patients here. Mr. David Cannon expected to go to Sacramento today with his son, Fred, who has been quite sick since his accident this year. All will wish Fred the comfort of returning sound and active in body. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 17, 1912 LOCAL AND PERSONAL Mrs. Thomas Walls, of this place, is seriously ill this week. Mrs. William Thompson has been critically ill the past few days, but is now improving. Her sickness was caused by a severe hemorrhage of the lungs. On December 27th, 1911, Mrs. Walter Duke was granted an interlocutory decree of divorce from Walter Duke and her former name of Mrs. Florence Blondin was restored to her by the Superior Court at Alturas, Cal. Mrs. Jean Miller and baby son arrived here from Sacramento last week to visit her parents, Mr. and Mrs. L. S. Smith. Her husband, Harry A. Miller, is now working for the Western Pacific railway on the Sacramento division. Dr. Risdon returned last Thursday from a trip to Adin, where he was called in consultation with Dr. Tinsman on the case of Mrs. J. E. Kresge, of Lookout, who was quite sick. He reports the patient somewhat improved. Jesse Allenwood came over from Cedarville yesterday to bring Mr. and Mrs. Norman Buck to the train and took back some freight. George Weilmunster and family and John Miller and family, of Lake City, were here last Monday on their way to the Sacramento Valley, where they will stay for two or three months on a visit. Mrs. Florence Blondin has been critically ill for the past two weeks, but is now improving. Her mother, Mrs. Webb is staying with her and her sister, Mrs. Kirkpatrick was with her for sometime, but left for her home at Davis Creek last Sunday. F. O. Walls, proprietor of the Non-pareil Store, left here on yesterday’s train for Stockton, where he was called by the critical illness of his father, Major Thomas Walls. Major Walls formerly was a resident of Modoc County and has many friends here who are sorry to learn of his illness. CEDARVILLE COUPLE MARRIED Last Monday a quiet wedding was solemnized at the parlor of the Hotel Niles, the contracting parties being Wiley I. Allen and Miss Mayme Chambers, both of Cedarville. Rev. G. N. Gardner performed the ceremony, in the presence of only a few witnesses. These two young people are well and favorably known in Surprise Valley and have many friends to wish them happiness and a long life of prosperity. The New Era joins in extending congratulations and best wishes. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 24, 1912 MAJOR WALLS DIES AT STOCKTON We announced last week the serious illness of Major Thomas Walls and our last issue had been off the press only a short time when a dispatch was received in Alturas, containing the sad news that this venerable and highly esteemed pioneer had passed away from this earth. His son, F.O. Walls, of this place, was at his bedside when the final summons came, as was also Mrs. Joseph Shirk, Miss Madge Walls and Mrs. Rose Kane. On receipt of the telegram, Thomas Walls and Mrs. M. J. Gloster of this place and Mrs. Daniel Gloster of Eagleville, the son and daughters of the deceased, left here on Thursday’s train for the family home at Stockton, to attend their fathers’ funeral. Major Walls was aged 76 years at the time of his death and his life had been one of usefulness, filled with many sets of kindness to his fellow men, which made him hosts of warm friends wherever he went. Col. William Thompson in speaking of this departed friend expresses the true key note when he says: "We have known Major Thomas Walls for more than twenty-five years and can pay tribute to his worth as a man and as a citizen. Prosperity and breeding made him a gentleman without fear or reproach. And sympathy and manly courage made him a brother too all the world. His early years, or many of them, were spent in Idaho, on the plains and in the mines. Here, as well as in Modoc County, his gentlemanly bearing, his whole soul hospitality and nobility of character, endeared him to all. Of the dangers, hardships and privations endured we shall not attempt to depict, but back of the long record to his early manhood memory touches a thousand chords and finds nowhere a false note." (1:3) DEATH OF J. M. THOMPSON AT SAN FRANCISCO Last week the many friends of J. M. Thompson were surprised and grieved to learn of that he had died from Brights’ disease, from which ailment he had been suffering for several years. He and his wife were below at the time of his death, having gone there sometime ago in hopes that a change of climate might prove of some benefit to him. The remains were shipped to Mr. Thompson’s old home at Minneapolis for burial in the family plot. For many years past, the deceased has been a highly esteemed citizen of Modoc County, highly respected and regarded with affectionate esteem by all who had the pleasure of knowing him. Honorable and upright in all his dealings, he will be mourned by all who knew him. He was aged 52 years and leaves a wife and three step children, Mrs. C. E. Rachford, Mrs. A. K Wylie and L. Keser of this place. (1:4) LEE ROY LEE DIES SUDDENLY The sad news reached here yesterday morning of the sudden death of Lee Roy Lee of Adin, which occurred at his home about 2 o’clock the same morning. Death was entirely unexpected and it is thought that his sudden taking off was due to heart disease. Mr. Lee Roy Lee conducted a drug store in Adin and was one of the representative men of that town. He leaves a wife and several children all of whom are grown. The deceased was aged about 60 years. (1:4) LOCAL AND PERSONAL Peter Quirk, one of the old pioneers of Surprise Valley, passed through here Monday, on his way to Sacramento, where he goes for medical treatment. Thomas Fogerty, jr., and wife and little daughter arrived here Monday from Stockton, where Mrs. Fogerty has been for sometime for medical treatment. Their many friends are glad to see them back again. Mrs. A. W. Niles, who is spending the winter with her son, J. E. Niles, was a caller this week and expressed great interest in the machinery of our office. Mrs. Niles is considerably over eighty years of age, but her eyes are as bright and her step as brisk and active as many younger people who cannot boast of half that number of years. The little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Archie Johnstone of Cedarville has been seriously ill with spinal meningitis for the past week, but is now on the road to recovery. Last Friday a very expensive treatment of serum had been telegraphed for, as a last resort to save the little life, and was expected on the train. In order to get it to the patient in the quickest time possible, J. A. Yates was engaged to be at the station in his auto to receive the medicine and then go at once to Cedarville, which he did, making the trip in only two hours, in spite of the fact that much of the road was covered with banks of rotten and melted snow, interspersed with treacherous mud holes. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 31, 1912 POPULAR YOUNG COUPLE MARRIED IN ALTURAS A quiet wedding took place at the Baptist parsonage in the presence of a small circle of friends on Sunday evening, January 28th, 1912, when Ray A. Summers of Alturas and Edna L. Roberts of Cedarville, were joined in marriage by Rev. G. N. Gardner. Miss Roberts is an accomplished musician and a young woman of those qualities, which constitute true womanhood. Mr. Summers is a well-known resident of Alturas. He is a young man of industry and ability and we bespeak for him a prosperous career. The New Era joins with the many friends both in Cedarville and Alturas in wishing the young couple a long happy and prosperous life. MARRIED AT RED BLUFF A wedding was solemnized on the 17th of January in which two of the prominent young people of this county were the contracting parties. The marriage was that of Mr. Clyde F. Dyke and Miss Mamie Sisson. Rev. D.C. Williams of the M. E. Church officiated. The wedding took place at the residence of the Sisson Brothers at Red Bluff at 8 o’clock in the evening. The bride was dressed in white Mussolini Silk while the groom wore black. The wedding was a quiet affair only about 20 guests being present. Mrs. J. A. Dyke and Jim Dyke and Leslie Dyke and wife of Cedarville were present. After the ceremony, the bride and groom led the guests into the dining room where a splendid wedding supper was in waiting. The bride and groom were the recipients of many valuable presents. The contracting parties of this wedding are well-known in Modoc County and have hosts of friends here who will gladly extend congratulations and best wishes on the learning of the happy event. The groom was reared near Cedarville in this county while the bride has made the place her home for the past several years. They are recognized as our most worthy young people. Mr. Dyke is a druggist and is employed in one of the drug stores in Roseville, where they will make their future home. MARRIED IN ALTURAS Joe Bruce and Miss Arle Cathcart, among the most popular young people of McArthur, in Fall River Valley, stole away from their friends and were quietly married in Alturas on the 18th instant. The bride and groom were in Bieber Friday evening on their return from the Modoc County seat and were congratulated by intimate friends. Mr. and Mrs. Bruce will make their home at McArthur, where the groom is engaged in business. STRUED WITH PARALYSIS Last Wednesday, Mrs. John Davis of this place left here for Paisley, Oregon, where she was called by a telegram announcing the sad news that her father, Adam Hartlerode, was fatally ill from a stroke of paralysis, which he received Tuesday morning about ten o’clock. Mr. Hartlerode was a veteran of the civil war and leaves besides a loving wife, five sons and four daughters. They are L. C., E. H., W. S., F. O., and Max Hartelrode. The daughters are Mrs. John Davis, Mrs. T. J. Linville, Mrs. James W. Watkins and Mrs. J. P. Harper. All hastened to the bedside of their father as soon as the sad news was received. LAKE CITY PIONEER DIES IN ALTURAS One of the oldest pioneers and Indian fighters of Surprise Valley was called away by death at the hospital in Alturas yesterday, after several years patiently suffering from poor health. The remains will be taken to Lake City for interment, as that is where his home has been for many years past. About ten days ago, Mr. Quirk came over on the stage from Cedarville, intending to go to a hospital at Sacramento to receive medical treatment, but upon his arrival here he was suffering too severely to continue on his journey on the train. He was a man who was highly respected by all who knew him and was a man who was active in promoting the welfare of every community where he resided. (1:2) LOCAL AND PERSONAL BORN – At Alturas, Modoc County, Cal., January 23, 1912, to the wife of Cahn Fogerty, a son. DIED – In Chico, Cal., January20, 1912, Mary Jane Pickard, aged 67 years. The deceased was the mother of Edwin S. Pickard, of Adin, proprietor of the Adin Argus. (4:1) BORN – At Fort Bidwell, Cal., Monday January 22, 1912, to the wife of Claud Mulkey, a son. The little one lived for only a few hours before death claimed it. (4:1) Mrs. Ruby Maynard, formerly Miss Pinckney and Mrs. Lois Hall, formerly Miss Pleasants, came down from Lakeview last Wednesday on a visit to their many friends. Mrs. Hall now resides at Lakeview and was accompanied by her little daughter, while Mrs. Maynard has her home at Stockton. ~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Family Researcher of "The Last Frontier" Modoc County, California --- Our outgoing mail is checked by ZoneAlarm AntiVirus.

THE NEW ERA, ALTURAS, MODOC COUNTY, CAL WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 6, 1911 LOCAL AND PERSONAL BORN – In Alturas, Cal., Nov. 30th, 1911, to the wife of J. Tochterman, a son. Miss Bertine Mulkey left here last Friday for Los Angeles, where she will remain during the winter with her sister, Mrs. J. C. Arrowood. Mrs. Nellie Robinson passed through here last week en route to her home in Berkeley, after visiting with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Cressler of Cedarville. F. S. Heard, one of Surprise Valley’s prominent citizens is in Alturas this week, acting as a grand juror. He is interested in the new store at Bidwell and says that the business prospects there are encouraging. D. S. Denehy, Cedarville’s prosperous merchant, was in town Monday being summoned by the grand jury. The Court excused him on application, as the Christmas rush is beginning and Mr. Denehys’ presence is needed at his store. Mrs. Mary S. Williams and son, Wade W. Williams, left here last week for Madeline, to be at the bedside of John Williams, who is quite ill at his home with pneumonia. He is now improving. Announcements arrived a few days ago of the marriage of Dr. Clinton H. Henderson and Miss Mary McSherry, on Nov. 15th, 1911, at Fresno, Cal. The groom has many friends here who extend congratulations and best wishes. FUNERAL OF GEORGE H. TRUMBO Last Thursday evening, Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Parker arrived here from Idaho, bringing with them the body of Mrs. Parkers’ brother, George F. Trumbo, who had been killed by being thrown from a horse as we stated last week. The funeral was held from the Baptist Church last Friday afternoon and the remains were laid to rest in the Masonic Cemetery. The services being conducted by Rev. G. N. Gardner. A large assemblage of friends were present to pay their last respects to the departed. The decease formerly resided here and leaves many sincere friends to mourn his loss. (4:2) THREE HAPPY COUPLES The old song used to ; "December is as pleasant as May", If this December continues as favorable for weddings as it started, we certainly can sing that December is as bright as June. At the congregational Parsonage, Rev. Isaac Clark Crook officiating on the first of December, Mr. Leonard Firdinand Cook and Miss Edna Clara Perry were made one for life. Both young people were born and raised in Surprise and are well and favorably known. They returned to their own home, which mr. Cook had provided before the wedding. December 4th, Mr. Otis O. Chambers, a prominent cattleman of Gazelle, brought Miss Alta May Gould of Lookout to the Parsonage and returned as life partners. They are providing to enter their own home shortly. December 5th, Mr. Charles Henry Morgan and Miss Olga G. Kuhl, both of Cedarville, came to the same place to unite their hopes and endeavors for mutual life happiness. They returned to their own home already provided by the groom. It is the sincere hope and expectation of all the friends of these young people, that this event in their lives marks the beginning of a career, which will make them all wiser, better and more useful to their fellow creatures in this life and the life beyond it and when death at last breaks the link which binds them, as death alone can break it, we hope that last hour will find the two hands as fondly clasped and the two hearts as closely joined of each of these couples as they were these eventful days and may the joys of this life be a fore-taste of the joys that are to come. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 13, 1911 LOCAL AND PERSONAL BORN – In Alturas, Cal., Dec. 11th, 1911, to the wife of B. F. Lynip, a daughter. Miss Julia Kane has been here from her home at Canby for several days, as the guest of her sister, Mrs. T. S. Kemble. D. B. Forward and wife, of Cedarville, were here yesterday attending to matters pertaining to the estate of Mrs. E. E. Metzker, deceased. James Arnold Cochran the little son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Cochran, formerly a resident of this place, died at Oroville, Cal., on Dec. 8, 1911. (4:1) Dr. Stile informs us that while below, he took his son, Charles to the hospital at Sacramento and had an operation performed on the throat and that the lad is now getting along as nicely as could be expected. John Williams, of Madeline, who was dangerously sick with pneumonia is now much improved. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Peterson, of Fort Bidwell, left on this morning’s train for San Francisco, where Mrs. Peterson goes for a surgical operation. Her many friends here hope she will return completely restored to health. Dr. C. E. Leithead accompanied them here. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 20, 1911 YOUNG ALTURAS COUPLE WEDDED Word was received this week that Arthadis Rachford and Miss Alice Godfrey, two of Alturas’ popular young people were married at Santa Rosa on Dec. 12th, 1911. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Godfrey, who are spending the winter at Santa Rosa. The groom is the oldest son of Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Rachford of this place. Mr. Rachford is at present staying at Santa Rosa for his health and was able to be present at his son’s wedding. The young couple are well and favorably known here and have scores of warm friends who join in extending congratulations and best wishes. They will make their home in Santa Rosa, where they own a nice little cottage. STOLE WHISKEY AND FROZE TO DEATH Lingo Pete, an Indian aged about thirty years, was found dead by the side of the road about half way between Alturas and his home west of town last Monday morning, from the effects of a big drunk, combined with extreme cold weather. The circumstance showed that Pete had broke in to ‘Dauers store on Sunday night, his object being of appropriate some of the whiskey, which they keep there for sale. He took four bottles and started towards his home but opened one bottle and enjoyed its contents while he traveled, with the result that by the time the bottle was empty, he was unable to travel. Marks in the snow show where he had fallen down several times before he finally went to sleep and was frozen to death. Coroner Thomas Frawley held an inquest over the body and the examination of the physicians showed that death was caused by freezing. He was interred with Indian ceremonies yesterday. (1:5) ALLEN – LEARY NUPTIALS The home of Mrs. J. Leary was the scene of a pretty home wedding last Sunday evening, December 10th, 1911. The occasion being the marriage of Miss Annie M. Leary of Fort Bidwell to Joel C. Allen of Cedarville. Elder W. A. Johnson of the Seventh Day Adventist Church performed the ceremony in the presence of about thirty guests. To the soft strains of music played by Mrs. W. A. Johnson, the bridal party entered, the bride appearing charming in a gown of soft white silk and was attended by her sister, Miss Ella Leary. Mr. Wiley Allen, brother of the groom acted as best man. After congratulations, refreshments were served. The bride and groom are well known in this valley and their friends extend congratulations for a long and happy wedded life. BIDWELL GOLD NUGGET LOCAL AND PERSONAL Mrs. Mary Amose just recovered from a serious siege of sickness, which lasted about two weeks. L. M. Carpenter left here last week for a visit with his mother, who lives in Pennsylvania. BORN – At Davis Creek, California, December 19, 1911 to the wife of E. Wolfe a son. Ora L. Nave, a brother of W. S. Nave of this place, had hurt his arm at his home in Adin last week by his horse falling with him. Mrs. T. B. Reece, formerly a well-known resident of Alturas, died at Sacramento last week and the remains were interred at her old home in Woodland. (4:1) R. E. Leventon, for many years a prominent resident of Lookout, has purchased a ranch near Modesto and is planning to move his family there in the near future. C. E. Metzker had his foot badly injured this week by a heavy gate falling on it, while working near town. The accident has laid him up for a few days, but he will soon be out again, we hope. The two year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Cahn Fogerty, had the bone of his fore arm fractured a few days ago, while someone was playing with him and trying to lift the child by the arm and the little one is now getting along nicely. Mrs. Stella Hill, daughter of James Wylie of Cedarville, is quite ill with appendicitis and was taken through Alturas Monday on her way to the city, where she will undergo an operation. Her many friends hope to see her return in perfect health before long. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 27, 1911 ANOTHER WEDDING DAN DAVIS AND LEOLA HILL MARRIED AT ALTURAS ON SUNDAY DEC. 24TH On Christmas Eve a prominent young couple of Alturas took vows of affection, which made them Husband and Wife. At six o’clock on Sunday evening the home of John Davis was the place of a very pretty and impressive wedding in the presence of about a score of relatives and friends. The contracting parties were Daniel A. Davis, the younger son of John Davis and Leola Hill, a daughter of Daniel S. Hill. The Rev. G. N. Gardner officiated. Among the prominent guests were: Col. and Mrs. Tompson and Prof. and Mrs. A. C. Boudreau. At 6:30 the wedding party sat down to a bountiful repast provided for the occasion. After supper the bridal couple together with the groomsman and brides maid, Max G. Hartlerode and Opal Davis, attended the Christmas exercises at the Baptist Church. Both Bride and Groom are held in high esteem among their many friends, who join in wishing them a long and happy married life. They will make their home in Alturas. ~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Family Researcher of "The Last Frontier" Modoc County, California --- Our outgoing mail is checked by ZoneAlarm AntiVirus.

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THE NEW ERA, ALTURAS, MODOC COUNTY, CAL WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 1911 MRS F. M. MARTIN CALLED BY DEATH On Monday afternoon, October 23, a large concourse of relatives, friends and neighbors followed the remains of Mrs. Vinnie Neil Martin to her last resting-place in the Fort Bidwell Cemetery. Deceased was well known in Surprise Valley and her presence will be missed at the fireside and at the gathering of friends, where her cheery words spoke comfort to the sad. She had as obliging and kind personality and no application of assistance was refused. The good lady passed away at the family home at the Mineral Hot Springs, where the family have resided only a little over one year and although the deceased was almost a helpless invalid when she came to the springs, her health improved and at the time she was attacked by that dread disease, pneumonia, was in the pink of health. However, death prevailed and the good woman whom everybody loved and respected passed peacefully away. Fannie Belle Garrett was born in Lake City, Calif., September 26th, 1871 and dies in Fort Bidwell, California, October 22nd, 1911, aged 40 years and 27 days. October 24th, 1894, she united in marriage with F. M. Martin. To this union, four children were born, three boys and one girl, all of whom are still living; besides these and a loving companion, she leaves four brothers, three sisters and many friends to mourn her loss. (1:3) WEDDED AT QUINCY DAVIS CREEK’S SUPERVISOR MARRIED TO HIGHLY RESPECTED LADY OF PLUMAS COUNTY In last weeks’ New Era, we mentioned the fact that Supervisor John H. Dawson and bride had arrived here from Quincy and extended congratulations to the happy couple. They remained in Alturas, visiting friends, for a few days, after which they went on to their home at Davis Creek. On Wednesday night, they were treated to an old fashioned charivari by a crowd of young people, who were welcomed cordially by Mr. Dawson, who said he was glad they came and hoped that some day they would all give him an opportunity to do the same by them. The following is a clipping from the Plumas National Bulletin, in regard to the wedding, which occurred at Quincy: - John H. Dawson, of Davis Creek, Modoc County and Mrs. Elizabeth Butterfield of Prattville, arrived here this forenoon direct from Greenville. They were brought over by Augus McKenzie. Just before noon, the newspaperman got on the trail of Mr. Dawson and followed him to the Clerk’s office and caught him in the act of procuring a marriage license of Cupid McBeth. Introductions followed and soon the elderly gentleman was beguiled into a frank confession of the nature of the interesting document he had just purchased. We ventured the question, "Who is the fortunate lady", when quickly came the response, "I am the fortunate MAN, sir – the name of the lady whose hand I claim is Mrs. Elizabeth Butterfield". A prouder man our readers could scarcely imagine. Though seventy summers had passed his vision, his eye was as bright and keen as if he were a young man of twenty-one claiming a bride of "sweet sixteen". Early in the afternoon, the wedding ceremony was performed by Rev. W. Huston. Connected with this marriage is a most romantic and interesting courtship, which began only a few weeks ago, during the return trip of Mr. Dawson from his attendance upon the State Highway Convention held at Marysville. Three automobiles carried twelve delegates who had represented Lassen and Modoc Counties. On their arrival at Prattville in the evening, they found that they could not be accommodated for the night inquiry at Nevis revealed the same condition of affairs. The party’s’ were tired, cold and hungry. A gloomy prospect was before them. Mrs. Butterfield was there on a visit to her son. Her hotel property a mile away had been sold to the Great Western Power Company, but the furnishings were yet in place and she had not yet abandoned housekeeping. Pitying the travelers, she ventured to say to them that she would furnish them meals and lodging for the night. They gladly accepted. The supper spread before the crowd was good enough for a king. All were comfortably housed for the night and next morning, a most appetizing breakfast was served. The travelers noticed that one of their number, Mr. Dawson, lingered at the breakfast table and seemed especially well pleased with the ham and eggs, the good biscuits, the delicious coffee and the many other good dishes set before him, but more particularly was he interested in the affable and cultured lady who had been responsible for them. It was clear to his companions, during the trip to Susanville, that Mr. Dawson had been deeply impressed, so much so that they feared henceforth he would desert their cause and become an advocate of a State Highway through Plumas instead of by the way of Redding. And the wedding of today showed their fears to have been well grounded. The fires of love kindled, they soon enveloped the venerable Modocker’s heart and soul he willingly became Cupid’s proud victim. Pressing his suit, it resulted in the happy event today. Mr. Dawson is a well – to – do rancher, whose home is at Davis Creek. He is now serving his third term as Supervisor and is highly respected by all who know him. The bride has long been a resident of Big Meadows, where she reared a family. She is widely known, her hospitality and geniality winning for her a host of friends in Plumas and Butte counties all of whom will join the National Bulletin in wishing her a future laden with a generous store of happiness. Tomorrow, Mr. and Mrs. Dawson will depart for their home at Davis Creek. MRS A. V. BLAIR PASSES AWAY AT HOME OF DAUGHTER Last Saturday, Mrs. Emma Stepp, who resides near Likely, had the great misfortune to lose her mother, Mrs. A. V. Blair, whom death claimed as a victim, after a brief attack of pneumonia. Mrs. Blair lives near Porterville, Cal., and had come to Modoc only a short time ago on a visit to her daughter and shortly after her arrive was taken sick. The remains were embalmed for shipment to Mrs. Blair’s home and a son and two daughters, who came up here on account of their mother’s illness, accompanied the body on its last sad journey home. Mrs. Stepp has many friends in Modoc who feel the deepest sympathy for her in her bitter bereavement. Mrs. Stepp’s daughter, Mrs. Graham is now also quite ill with pneumonia at the home of her mother. Dr. Gibson is attending her. (1:5) LOCAL AND PERSONAL Bohemian Jim was accidentally shot last Friday, by a pistol carelessly handled by another Bohemian, the accident entered at the depot. The bullet entered Jim’s leg, near the thigh and ranged upward, but fortunately did not inflect a dangerous wound. A contest over the homestead entry of John Patterson, near Eagleville, the contestee being Arthur W. Stiner, was heard before county clerk L. S. Smith last Tuesday at the court house. There were present Dr. W. H. Patterson, Dr. M. R. Kennedy, John Patterson, Arthur W. Stiner, henry Stiner, Mr. Rosendel, as witnesses; also James Wylie of Cedarville, who is attorney for Mr. Patterson and A. K. Wylie of Alturas, the attorney for Mr. Stiner. Mr. and Mrs. George H. Stephens of Quincy, who have been visiting Mr. and Mrs. T. D. Robertson of Boles Springs, returned home last week. Mrs. Stephens and Mrs. Robertson are sisters. DAVIS CREEK ITEMS George Davis has just finished digging seventy-two sacks of potatoes from three-fourths of an acre that was sagebrush last April. He planted two sacks and harvested seventy-two, besides what he ate out of the patch, since they were large enough to use. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 1911 MAN BURNS TO DEATH IN HOTEL DISASTROUS FIRE CONSUMES LARGE TWO STORY LODGING HOUSE KNOWN AS RIVERSIDE HOTEL AND JOE SILVA PERISHES IN THE FLAMES Last Saturday morning about eleven o’clock, a very disastrous fire occurred in Alturas, the two story riverside Lodging House being totally destroyed and a man named Joe Silva, who was asleep in one of the bedrooms on the second floor, was burned to death. When the fire was first discovered, the entire roof seemed to be on fire and smoke was pouring forth in great volumes. Within a very few minutes a large crowd had gathered to assist in fighting the fire and as it was impossible to save the riverside building, all directed their efforts towards protecting the adjoining buildings. Grand work was done by many of the men and boys of our town in battling with the fire fiend, but so many were conspicuous in their brave and daring work that we cannot attempt to make personal mention of any, though many deserve a place in the roll of honor for their fearless bravery. At times, it seemed as if the fire would cross the river, which would mean the destruction of several dwellings, while at first it seemed utterly impossible to save the harness shop of J. C. Rachford immediately west. The contents were all removed from this place and at one time the east wall of the building, was blazing but persistent efforts saved the building. The loss to Mr. Rachford’s stock and the building is estimated at $500.00, which was covered by insurance. The value of the lodging house, which was the property of the Laird family, is estimated at $5000, with about $2500 insurance. Mr. and Mrs. Sargent had the place leased and lost a great deal of furniture and personal effects. During the fire it was remembered that Mr. Silva was in his room and as the fire had spread so that no one could get up the stairs, all that could be done was to break in his window, in hopes that he would be awakened and save himself by jumping. Accordingly, large blocks of wood were thrown at his window, which shattered the glass, but the unfortunate man was evidently so overcome by the dense smoke that he was unable to make his escape. That afternoon, a search among the ruins of the burnt building resulted in finding a human body, burned beyond recognition. Coroner Thomas Frawley was at once summoned and an inquest held over the charred remains, which according to the testimony of physicians, were undoubtedly those of Mr. Silva. The unfortunate man who lost his life in the fire, which destroyed the riverside Hotel last Saturday, has an uncle in Milpeters, who is a large potato grower. Mr. Joe Silva, the deceased was known to have over eighty watches in his room at the time of the fire, as he was an expert jeweler and quite a trader of all kinds of watches. He also had upon his person at the time of his death some $1200.00, which he had been saving. He recently showed this amount to a friend here in town and stated that he was planning to soon visit his uncle in Milpeters. Everything about him was destroyed and a portion of his body was found where the back stairs were, as though were making an effort to escape. This point was one of the hottest of the fire and only a portion of his body was recovered and partially identified by the remnants of a few watches. Mr. Silva was raised in Chili and has traveled all over the world. He formerly did a large business in London as a broker. He lost everything in London by misfortune and began to wander again over the earth and finally drifted into Alturas, where he has been off and on for over a year, endeavoring to recuperate his finances and has been doing well. He had planned to make a visit to his uncle in the near future. Last year he had a narrow escape from being burnt up in the Alturas Hotel when it was destroyed. (1:1) CEDARVILLE COUPLE MARRIED IN ALTURAS Last Saturday evening, November 4th, 1911, Mr. Oscar Roy Hobbs, of Cedarville and Miss Frankie Hays of Lake City were united in marriage at the Congregational Parsonage, by Rev. Isaac Clark Crook. They were accompanied by Mrs. Nannie Hays, the brides’ mother and Miss Carrie Hobbs, sister of the groom. Both of the young people are well known and popular and will receive the hearty congratulations of a host of friends. MURDER TRIAL PETE FOLLETT OF NEW PINE CREEK BEING TRIED FOR KILLING MEXICAN LOCAL AND PERSONAL Mrs. A. Gibson left here last week for the State of Washington and will join her daughter, Pearl who has been visiting relatives there for sometime. Mrs. Edmund Wall, the young lady who was seriously injured near her home at Pine Creek by being thrown from a horse, is now getting along nicely. Born – At Reno, Nevada, to the wife of Merville Lamb, a daughter, on November 6th, 1911. Mr. and Mrs. Lamb formerly resided at Cedarville and have many friends here. John Cook, who has been holding the position of bookkeeper for E. Lauer & Sons, has been seriously ill with pneumonia for the past week and for a time it was feared he could not recover. We are pleased to say that he is somewhat improved. Dr. R. C. West returned home last night from Reno, where he went several weeks ago to be operated on for appendicitis. He is looking fine, but says he has not yet fully recovered his strength. Last Wednesday, news was received here that a brother of A. J. Paulsen, of Davis Creek had become insane at Madeline and his brother was summoned to take charge of the unfortunate man. These brothers have been engaged in the real estate business in Modoc County and at Madeline for the past three years and have some valuable property interests at both places. Fred Huffman and wife are here this week from their home at Bowles Meadows, to visit Mrs. Huffman’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. F. M. Jamison. William West, whose home is in Oakland at present, but who is one of Modoc’s pioneers, is spending a few days with us, visiting friends and looking after his large horse ranch in West Valley. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 1911 NEW PINE CREEK ITEMS Born – Sunday morning, to Mr. and Mrs. Walter Bray, an 8-pound boy. A SAD DEATH (From the Oakland Enquirer) Many sorrowing friends attended the funeral of beautiful little Wilma Ernestine Hudspeth, daughter of C. E. Hudspeth, principal of the Washington Grammar School, which took place at the family residence Friday afternoon. Rev. Thomas A. Boyer of the Christian Church read the service, after which there was special music. Banks of the rarest blossoms of the season testified to the loving and affectionate regard, in which the child was held by her schoolmates and the many friends of the parents. The tiny casket was covered with a pall of lilies of the Valley, the offering of friends and every available space was filled with flowers brought by the attendants of the Washington School as they filed through the room. Mr. and Mrs. Hudspeth are prostrated over the death of their little daughter, who would have celebrated her eighth birthday the latter part of this month. The death of the little one was quite unexpected following an attack of whooping cough. (1:4) LOCAL AND PERSONAL Born – In Alturas, Cal., November 13th, 1911, to the wife of Mark Smith, a son. Born – At Adin, Cal., October 31, 1911, to the wife of John Vogt, a son. Born – In Alturas, Cal., November 4th, 1911, to the wife of Jack Selby, a son. Mrs. James Tierney and son, Ray, of Seattle, arrived here on Mondays’ train. Mrs. Tierney is the mother of our townsman, William H. Tierney. Mrs. Lucy P. Spencer, of Susanville, was here last week, visiting her daughter, Mrs. John E. Raker. She was accompanied by two young grand daughters, the daughters of Judge Burroughs and wife of Susanville. A new town site has been located on the V. L. Snelling ranch near the head of Goose Lake, to be named Wendell. It is expected that this will some day by the trading post for all the ranchers on the West Side of Goose Lake. A. L. Smith, while at Adin visiting his daughter, Mrs. M. Blaske, had an attack of pneumonia. After it was deemed safe, his son, Alva went after him and they returned Saturday. Mr. Smith is not seriously ill, but needs the caution, which such an ill in this climate necessitates. Mr. and Mrs. Grover Hughes of Medford, Oregon are visiting their many friends and relatives in Modoc. Mr. Hughes is a brother of Mr. Jessie Hughes of Likely and Mrs. Hughes was Miss Georgia Baty. Mr. Hughes has a two week vacation from his position with the S. P. Railroad. They are spending this week over in Surprise Valley with members of the family, who are admiring the splendid little girl in their possession. TIMBER BUYER DIES W. H. Titus, well known timber buyer and resident of Beckwith, who bought the Ballard and Bonner timber on Ash Creek, died at Downieville, Cal., on October 31st, of quick pneumonia. Mr. Titus was very well and favorably known throughout the mountain counties of California and his death will be sorely felt. (4:3) WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 1911 LOCAL AND PERSONAL Marx Lauer, who has been at San Francisco and Reno for the past several weeks, being treated in a hospital, returned home last Wednesday and is now enjoying perfect health. His many friends here are glad to see him looking so well again. Mrs. Leslie Dyke, of Fitzhugh Creek, returned home last Friday from below, where she had been operated on for appendicitis several weeks ago. E. J. Beebe and Frank Beebe, two Cedarville ranchers were registered at the Niles last Friday. Ed Smith, who opened up a tamale stand and restaurant in the Blondin hotel building a short time ago, fell into one of the ditches last Thursday night and broke some of the bones of his foot. The lack of electric lights during the past week has made travel at night dangerous on account of the many ditches which were du for the pipes of the town water systems. However the lights are again on so we will have no further trouble on that ground. The trial of Pete Follett, the constable of New Pine Creek, who was tried by a jury at Lakeview last week for the killing of a Mexican, resulted in an acquittal. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 1911 SUPERVISOR GONE JOHN H. DAWSON DIES SUDDENLY AT HIS HOME AT DAVIS CREEK LAST SUNDAY Last Sunday the many warm friends and admirers of Supervisor John H. Dawson were deeply shocked and surprised to learn the sad news that he had passed away from this life, while apparently in the best of health. Although feeling extremely well and cheerful when he retired to bed on Saturday evening, he expired to his sleep about three o’clock Sunday morning. On account of his sudden death and as a mere formality required by the law, Coroner Thomas Frawley was summoned and held an inquest over the body early Monday morning. The coroner’s jury returned a verdict that death was due from natural caused, probably from heart failure. The funeral was held at Davis Creek and the remains were followed to the last resting place in the Davis Creek cemetery by a large concourse of sorrowing relatives and friends. Funeral services took place at 10 o’clock yesterday morning and quite a number of the county officers and prominent business men of Alturas were in attendance to pay their last respects to our departed Supervisor. John H. Dawson was aged 70 years, 3 months, 20 days at his death, his life is a long history of usefulness, his great aim and purpose being to advance the general interests of his community in particular and the county in general. He always held a prominent place in political circles, where he had considerable influence. His nature was kindly and genial and he made friends among all who knew him. His death eaves a vacancy in the Board of Supervisors, which will not be easy to fill with a man so energetic and tireless in the fulfillment of official duties. To the bereaved relatives and friends The New Era extends sincere sympathy. John Dawson was born in Durhams County, England in August 6th, 1841. He was married to Elizabeth Kickup, five children were born to them of which three survive him. Mrs. John E. Bishop and Mrs. William Perryman of Oakland, Cal., and John G. Dawson of Alturas, Cal. On April 11th, 1908, his wife died. He has been twice elected supervisor from his district. On November 22nd, 1911, he married Mrs. Butterfield, of Prattville, Cal., and after only a month of happiness was taken to his final rest at Davis Creek, on November 26th, 1911, after only a few hours of suffering from heart disease. (1:1) ACCIDENTLY KILLED FORMER RESIDENT OF MODOC COUNTY IS THROWN FROM A HORSE IN IDAHO J. D. Flournoy of Likely informed us last Thursday that a telegram had been received announcing the sad news that Harness Trumbo, the eldest brother of W. S. Trumbo of this place, had been instantly killed in Idaho, by a fall from a horse. It seems that he was riding in the mountains and his body was not found for several days after his death. The deceased was well known here, having spent the early part of his life here before locating in Idaho. He has many friends in Modoc, who will be deeply grieved to learn of his death. His sister left last Friday with the remains for Alturas, for interment. (1:5) LOCAL AND PERSONAL Born – At Alturas, Cal., November 27, 1911 to the wife of Edmund L. Williams, a son. Born – Lookout, Cal., November 20, 1911, to the wife of Manley R. Conley, a son. Born – At Alturas, Modoc County, Cal., November 27, 1911 to the wife of W. C. Nave, a son. Born – At Alturas, Modoc County, Cal., November 21, 1911, to the wife of T. H. Ballard, a daughter. Mother and baby are doing nicely. _______ C. Howard, a brother of Mrs. M. _____ and formerly a resident of _____ County, died at his home in _______ last week from blood poisoning caused by a slight scratch from a board while doing carpenter work. ______ aged 52 years and was a ______ of Iowa. (4:1) (Very bad print, unable to read) Miss Rose Heard, of Lake City is giving painting lessons at Cedarville and has quite a large class. County Treasurer S. W. Pepperdine, who has been under a physician’s care at Hot Springs, Ark., for sometime, being treated for rheumatism, is rapidly improving and may be able to return home to Alturas soon, which his many friends here are glad to learn. Ras Beebe, aged 98 years and said to be the oldest man in the County, died at his home near Cedarville last Friday and was interred at the Cedarville cemetery on Saturday. He led a long and eventful life and leaves several children and grandchildren to mourn his loss. Dwight Roys conducted the funeral ceremony. (4:2) Shirl E. Wilson, of Lake City, is in town today and informs us that Mr. and Mrs. Al Hotchkiss have recently been blessed by the arrival of a son. Mother and babe are doing well and the father is slowly recovering, but Grandpa Hotchkiss is so overcome that there is no hope for him. Mrs. J. R. Myers, formerly landlady of the Hotel at Lookout and well known in Alturas died a few days ago in Idaho, where she was last spring in the hopes that the change of climate would benefit her health. The remains were shipped to her old home at Lookout for burial. The funeral taking place there last Wednesday. She leaves many friends in this part of the county who are deeply grieved to learn of her death. (4:2) DAVIS CREEK LOCALS Charles Leonard was badly hurt a few days ago. His team got frightened near the depot and ran away throwing the driver out and breaking his collar bone and two ribs. He was taken to the home of A. Leonard where Dr. Coppedge of Alturas dressed his wounds, when he was taken to Alturas Monday where he could have medical treatment. NEW PINE CREEK ITEMS A baby girl came the 15th of November to gladden the home of Mr. and Mrs. Deiter. ~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Family Researcher of "The Last Frontier" Modoc County, California --- Our outgoing mail is checked by ZoneAlarm AntiVirus.

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