THE NEW ERA, ALTURAS, MODOC COUNTY, CAL WEDNESDAY, MAY 3, 1911 JIM CHURCH GETS MARRIED Our active and worthy citizen, James Church, of the firm of Cook & Church went below just at the time Dorr Methvin was taken so ill and took care of him through to Sacramento and stated that he was taking a business trip. This was the joyous business, which the papers report from below. Miss May Theroe of Mariposa was married to James Church on April 25th. Hurry home, Jim and we will all gladly give you a warm reception for displaying the best of good judgement. MORE LOCAL Marion Hughes went below last Thursday to seek medical relief from a severe attack of rheumatism. Beatrice Grater received her divorce from her husband, John M. Grater last week on the grounds of desertion and failure to support. They were married in Boise on April 6th, 1905. Attorney Sharrel represented Mrs. Grater. No contest was entered as Mr. Grater has not been heard from for several years. Charles Toreson returned from Myrtle Point very quietly some weeks since without letting any of us know. Charlie is modest so we will excuse him. His treatment has succeeded in loosening the hip joints so that he has complete use of them. With extraordinary care and perseverance we sincerely hope that much of Charlie’s suffering and great inconvenience may be overcome. One dog is not missed even if he is viscous and died suddenly last Monday. Mr. Swanson had a dog, which had become very cross and viscously attacked Mr. Frank Sunnafrank, biting him severely and tearing his pants badly. With the permission of the Marshall, Mr. Sunnafrank took two shots at Sir dog, both of which took effect. This met with approval from all. W. M. Dale has been spending the winter below visiting his daughters, Mrs. C. E. Estes and Mrs. G. E. T. Krafts in Oakland and Berkeley. He returned last Friday to spend the summer in the mountains and pursue his delight in prospecting. Mrs. A. L. Morse and her daughter, Miss Christine, left last Thursday morning on an extended trip and vacation to San Francisco, where they will visit Mrs. Morse’s daughter, Mrs. Hazel Keough. Before returning they expect to extend their trip to Santa Cruz and other points among old friends. LITTLE THINGS We regret to hear that Joseph Addington is not so well as had been hoped and may have to return to the hospital. Married – In Alturas April 26th, 1911, George S. Ford and Francis Templin Eves. Rev. I. C. Crook officiating. Mrs. Elmer Niles, of Alturas, left on Thursday’s train to join her daughter, Mrs. Summers, who is ill at Red Bluff and expects to go to Sacramento and undergo an operation. Tom Ivory, who went below to have his leg attended to which was broken last summer by a fall from a horse, underwent an operation at St. Luke’s hospital few days ago and is now getting along nicely. WEDNESDAY, MAY 10, 1911 LITTLE BOY SHOT AT FALL RIVER Sunday afternoon about 2 o’clock, while the three little boys of C. G. Bosworth were playing, Donald, the nine year old son, was accidentally shot in the head, the bullet entering behind the left ear and passing thru the cerebellum to the opposite side near the top of the head, lodging just under the skin. There being no one there except the children, the daughter, Miss Christeen, immediately telephoned for her parents and Dr. Pratt, then did what she could until others came to aid her. The little fellow was only conscious for ten minutes after the accident. Dr. Pratt removed the bullet, which was a 22 caliber and everything was done that human aid could do, but the little life passed away at eight o’clock that evening. The parents, who were visiting a sick neighbor at the time of the accident, came home immediately and they with other relatives and a number of friends were there when the end came. Little Don was the pride of his parents and was of a loving, kind and cheerful disposition and loved by all who knew him. He was laid to rest in the Burney cemetery Tuesday, Mr. Melone conducting the services. A large number of relatives and friends assembled. – Fall River Tidings (1:1) MORE LOCALS Mr. W. H. Smith was found guilty by the jury yesterday afternoon for the illegal selling of whiskey. Born – A little daughter was recently born to Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Eades of Centerville. Mrs. Eades was Miss Annie Ballard and has been staying with her mother in Alturas. Little Drexel Gibbins had an accident this last week, when he swallowed a small amount of Eucalyptus oil and poisoned him quite severely for a time, until the doctors relieved his stomach. Hank Hart of Reno, who was a resident of Modoc years ago, has returned and will again make this place his home. His old friends are pleased to see him again. Mr. Dorr Methvin returned last Thursday night from Sacramento, where he underwent an operation for appendicitis and was able to leave the hospital in just seven days. This is a remarkable recovery. All are glad to see Mr. Methvin return well, although his strength has not fully returned to him. Stewart Locy had an agreeable surprise last week, when his brother, Henry S. Locy of Goldendale, Washington came in on him. Mr. Henry was formerly a resident of this county, but has been away several years. Mr. Locy stopped in Sacramento and visited his half brother, Mr. J. M. Nance, whom he had not seen for 26 years. They both came to see their mother, who is making her home with Mr. Stewart Locy and whom Mr. Nance has not seen for thirteen years. LITTLE THINGS John O’Connell a young Irishman received a very painful injury to his foot by having his horse fall upon it last week. Thomas H. Sherlock of Lakeview who has been spending the Winter in Los Angeles, returned to Alturas last week to spend sometime with his brother, Walter Sherlock. Mrs. Francis Davis, nee Mulkey, is making a visit home with her family, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Mulkey. Everybody welcomes Francis to the home circle. R. A. French of the Plaindealer was whistling and singing all day Thursday. A little daughter, who came that morning, brought all of this delight. The best of wishes for mother and daughter are extended from all. Our fellow townsmen, George and Hacker Woods were much pleased to have their sister, Mrs. E. G. Scammon come in upon them last week. Mrs. Scammon now lives in Minneapolis, where she has resided with her husband for a number of years. Mr. Scammon is connected with Mr. Walker the great timber king. WEDNESDAY, MAY 17, 1911 INQUEST HELD MAN DIES SUDDENLY AT DRY LAKE FROM EFFECTS OF PROLONGED SPELL OF DRINKING Last Friday, Thomas Frawley, our coroner, was called to Dry Lake to investigate the cause of the death of Luther A. Clark, a man aged about 60 years, who had died there very suddenly. On arriving at the scene and making the proper investigation, Mr. Frawley found that the deceased died from natural causes, the principal cause apparently being a prolonged spell of drinking, from which he was recovering. It appeared that Mr. Clark had been in Klamath Falls and was on his way to Alturas. He went to Dry Lake with a freight team, expecting there to take the stage for Alturas, but at Dry Lake, he was taken sick and in attempting to go from the eating house to the barn, where he had his bed, he was seen to fall to the ground, a number of men carried him to his bed and in a few minutes he was dead. He was well dressed and had a good silver watch and some coins in his pockets, besides a couple of bank deposit slips, one for $350 on the Klamath Falls bank and the other for $480 on the Medford Bank. Mr. Clark used to work in one of the livery stables in Alturas and will be remembered by many people here. Mr. Frawley returned to Alturas Saturday night, after his long and tiresome journey. (1:1) SEVERAL ACCIDENTS Last Sunday seemed to be a very unlucky day for all automobiles in this locality, as almost everyone that ventured on the road that day met with some misfortune. Leslie Stephens, who runs a fine passenger auto from here to Lakeview, broke his crank shaft near Joseph Creek and one of the Lamb autos, which went to the rescue, broke an axle. A third car from the garage, which carried repair supplies to the injured cars, went wrong in the steering gear and went through a barb wire fence, taking out a post and leaving some scratches on Frank Yates, who was driving. On the same day, T. J. Godfrey started to Cedarville in his auto, with a load of baseball boys, who were going to play a match game with Cedarville and met with the same luck as the others, having to return here behind a team. It is not very often that autos break down, so it seems amusing for so many mishaps to occur on the same day, especially as none of them were very serious. It reminds one of the old tales of prankish pixies and their tricks. SAM SPRING IS WANTED W. H. Smith, whom a jury in the Justice’s Court last week found guilty of selling whiskey to Indians, will receive his sentence today. The case was tried before Justice Harry A. Miller and all the witnesses were Indians. This is the first time in the history of the county where a white man has been convicted on Indian testimony. In connection with this case, the prosecuting witness, Sam Spring, who swore to the complaint against Mr. Smith, is now charged with soliciting a bribe to not testify against Smith. This is a felony charge and is punishable by a term in state prison. He is now in hiding and the sheriff informs us that he thinks Sam has headed for the Yanix reservation. Sam Spring is the Indian, who married the schoolteacher from New York, whom the government sent out here a few years ago to teach the Indian School near Canby. The white bride regretted her rash step in a couple of years and returned to her New York home, where she secured a divorce, but Sam is still with us and as much of a red man as ever. ROLLING STONE KILLS BABY George W. Perkins and wife, of Willow Ranch, passed through here Thursday on their way home from Colusa, where they spent the winter. A short time ago, they lost a little grandson, three years under very peculiar circumstances. The baby, with its parents and grandparents, were members of a camping party in the mountains. One evening, Mrs. Perkins was seated by the campfire with the baby in her arms, when some boys on the mountain above the camp began rolling rocks and a large boulder weighing nearly a hundred pounds came bounding down into the camp and struck the baby on the back of his head, crushing its skull. The rock also struck Mrs. Perkins on the shoulder, rendering her unconscious. This accident was such a shock to Mrs. Perkins that she has not entirely recovered her health up to the present time. (1:5) LITTLE THINGS Mrs. Hartlerode, mother of Mrs. John Davis of this town arrived her on Wednesday’s train after a six months’ visit to her daughter in Princeton, Colusa County. C. T. Watkins and wife and children returned last Wednesday from an extended visit to Colusa and San Francisco, where Mrs. Watkins went for medical treatment. she returns much improved in health. Frank McClintock of Cedarville was thrown from a wagon while on his way to Gerlach last week, badly bruising his face and head, but no serious injury was received. Joseph T. Reeder and Katherine Hardin were married at Eagleville, Cal., on Monday, May 8th, 1911, Rev. George W. Hall officiating. The happy couple will make their home at Eagleville. James Church, of the firm of Cook & Church, came in on last Wednesday’s train, bringing with him his bride from Mariposa. Mrs. Church is a charming young lady and will be a welcome addition to our town. Mrs. Jennie Hill, of Cedarville, who recently underwent a serious operation at San Francisco, is now reported to be getting along nicely. Her husband, Ed Hill, expects to attend at the Teachers examination in his capacity as member of the board of education. An acetylene gas tank used for lighting purposes at the Amedee hotel exploded last Wednesday afternoon. The landlord, Mr. Callahan and his son were badly burned about the head and face, but not dangerously injured. Dr. Gibson was called up and told them over the phone how to care for their injuries and they are getting along nicely. WEDNESDAY, MAY 24, 1911 BADLY HURT HUGH PUTNAM THROWN FROM HORSE AND RENDERED UNCONSCIOUS FOR THREE DAYS Last Saturday, Hugh Putnam had a narrow escape from death and was so seriously injured that he is still in a critical condition though, somewhat improved. He was riding along the road on horseback near his homestead about eight miles south of Alturas, when his horse stumbled over a badger hole, throwing his rider over his head and falling on him. Mr. Potter witnessed the accident and saw that the injured man did not move after being thrown to the ground. He hurried over and found Mr. Putnam unconscious and his head and shoulders badly injured. He went to the nearest house, which was Mr. Johnson’s and telephoned to town for assistance. Two automobiles were at once sent out, one taking Dr. Stile to the scene of the accident and the other going in search of Dr. Coppedge, who had been called to attend a member of the Essex family at Centerville that afternoon. When the party from town arrived they found that Mr. Putnam had been moved to Mr. Johnson’s house and was still unconscious. They carefully brought him to town and took him to the house of his sister, Mrs. W. E. Coppedge, where all is being done for him that medical skill and loving hands can do. He is suffering from a severe case of concussion of the brain and for a time it was thought that an operation on the skull would be absolutely necessary, but on Monday, he had improved so that the physicians decided not to operate. Mr. Putnam is a man of family, well known to all here and has many friends who sincerely hope for his recovery. PIONEER LADY PASSES AWAY At her home at Copperopolis, Cal., Mrs. Eleanor Jennings Denson passed to higher life on Sunday, May 14th, 1991 aged 96 years. Mrs. Denson was born in Kentucky on February 27th, 1815. After her marriage, she came with her husband to Jones County, Iowa, where she resided until the spring of 1853. She crossed the plains with her family, coming to Butte County, Calif. In 1871, she came with her sons to Modoc County, being one of the pioneer women of Alturas. She was the mother of nine children, four of whom survive her, Thomas and Joseph Denson, of Copperopolis, Calif. and John C. Denson and Mrs. W. R. Smith of Alturas. Mrs. Denson will be remembered by many of the old time residents in Modoc, as she resided in Surprise Valley for a number of years. She attracted many friends to her by her kind and cheerful manner, while her spirit was brave and courageous. She was one of the brave women who came in early days and helped to conquer the wilderness, changing it from a wild country overrun with savages, into a beautiful and peaceful panorama of farms and villages. We join the many friends and acquaintances in paying tribute to her memory and extend the deepest sympathy to the bereaved relatives in their hour of sorrow. (1:2) LITTLE THINGS Born – At Alturas, Cal., May 19, 1911, to the wife of I. W. Gibbons, a son. On Sunday, May 14th, 1911, Miss Christine Morse and Mr. Carl Shaw were married at San Francisco. Miss Morse is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Morse and has many friends here who wish her a life of happiness and prosperity. Potatoes are now about the scarcest article in the vegetable market. W. H. Smith brought a load from Jess Valley last Saturday and sold them readily at 5 cents per pound and then there was not enough to satisfy all his customers. E. Lauer & Sons will have a carload here from Reno this week, which will supply the demand for a time. On Monday of last week, Dr. Coppedge was hastily called to Madeline to attend the baby boy of Mr. and Mrs. H. A. MacDonald, but he arrived too late to save the little fellows life. Rev. Isaac Clark Crook was called Tuesday to attend the last sad rites in Madeline and amid a host of helping friends the little body was laid away. The mystery of a gift of God and his taking it away is being solved each day within the hearts of the bereaved. (4:1) Charles Essex, a highly respected citizen of Centerville, has been dangerously ill the past week, having been taken with a stroke of apoplexy. Dr. Coppedge is attending him. D. H. Lighty, one of the pioneer residents of Cedarville, came over to Alturas Monday on one of the Lamb autos to visit his daughter, Mrs. May L. Yates, editor of this paper. Mr. Lighty is aged over 86 years, but is as hale and hearty as many a man who is much younger. Charles Larkin and Thomas M. Dick came down from New Pine Creek Monday and Mr. Dick smilingly took home with him a marriage license, the young lady named herein being Miss Mary Celia Larkin. WEDNESDAY, MAY 31, 1911 SUFFERING FROM APPENDICITIS Conrad Garrett was seized with a severe attack of appendicitis the first of the week and has been in a more or less serious condition since. Both local physicians pronounce the case appendicitis beyond a doubt. Every effort is being made with good chances for success, to evade an operation at this time and the father of the patient advised us that as soon as he has recovered from the present attack sufficient to go through the ordeal with safety, he will have the appendix removed and remove all liability of another attack. – Bidwell Nugget THE PASSING OF ANOTHER PIONEER News reached us Wednesday that James Essex, a pioneer of Modoc had died at eleven o’clock. Few particulars of the lamentable event have been received. It appears, however, that he received a stroke of paralysis about ten days ago and never recovered, but gradually sank into the arms of death. The deceased was a brother of C. H. Essex of Clover Swale and was a man of generous impulses, as well as that noblest work of God, an honest man. He had rented his farm and had made preparations to take life a little easier, being in good circumstances, when all was cut short by the hand of death. He leaves a devoted wife to mourn his loss, to whom we extend our sincere sympathies. (1:3) SOLOMON STREET DEAD Mr. W. A. Mickle and Mr. A. R. Johnson came over today from Cedarville in order to assist in taking the remains of the late Solomon Street back tomorrow. Mr. Street passed to the beyond last Monday at 6:30 P. M. in Sacramento. He has not been well for over a year, so that the end was not altogether unexpected. The funeral will probably be held in Cedarville next Friday. Mr. Street, who was 41-years old at the time of his death, leaves his wife who was Miss Wylie and two children to mourn his loss, besides his brothers and sisters. The sympathy of this paper is extended to the bereaved family. (1:3) LITTLE THINGS Born – At Cedarville, Cal., May 19, 1911, to the wife of Oley Addington, a daughter. The dead body of a sheepherder was found north of Lakeview Monday and all surrounding circumstances show it to be a case of murder. The coroner was sent for and a full investigation is being had. (4:1) Abner Hanks, who was brought to the county hospital week before last, from his home at Lake City, to be treated for a severe case of melancholia, is now improving, so Dr. Stile informs us. Fay Harrow, daughter of J. F. Harrow left last week for Sheephead, Nevada, to spend the summer with her grandmother, Mrs. Ross. Walter Cochran met with a serious misfortune last Saturday by having one of his hands cut off at the Jess Valley sawmill. The saw struck the hand diagonally, taking off everything except the little finger. Omar Cantrall, proprietor of the mill, brought him to town for medical treatment. Mr. Cochran’s many friends regret his sad misfortune. ~~~~~~ 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, APRIL 5, 1911 TIT FOR TAT An amusing "tit for tat" case called District Attorney C. S. Baldwin to Cedarville a week ago. The start of it all was a mischievous dog belonging to Mr. J. Canty, which continually worried a horse and cow belonging to Mr. L. C. Dolly. A pistol shot reined the offending dog to perpetual silence, whereupon, Mr. Canty had his neighbor arrested for dog slaughter. Mr. Canty also had a phonograph, which he would place in the open air close to Mr. Dolly’s home and grind out doleful music for unlimited hours without a change of tune. Thereupon, Mr. Dolly made a charge against his neighbor for maintaining a nuisance. However, Mr. Baldwin states that the entire affair was finally settled in a friendly basis so no serious harm is done. LITTLE THINGS Mrs. A. K. Wylie has returned from below after having a delightful outing with her mother, Mrs. J. M. Thompson in San Francisco and Bay Points. Mrs. Winnifred Taylor, of Fort Bragg, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Lee of this place, is in town visiting relatives and friends. Mrs. Taylor was formerly one of Modoc’s successful teachers. Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Van Loan celebrated the first anniversary of their marriage last Wednesday evening with a special dinner, to which all of the immediate families of the couple were incited and present. Last Saturday, John Stonefelt, a native of Sweden, was admitted as a citizen of the United States. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Everson were is witnesses. For the last six years, Mr. Stonefelt has been living in this county and has always proved an industrious and law abiding man, the kind of citizens the United States needs. The several cases brought up as against Peter Ivory of Likely by the people of the State, with Robert E. Sigler as prosecuting witness were all dismissed for want of evidence. The charges were, First: for stealing a jug of whiskey from "Wild Bill" an Indian; the second: for selling whiskey to Jack Williams, another Indian; the third: was for giving a drink to Robert E. Sigler. Sigler not long since plead guilty to the unlawful selling of whiskey in a soft drink place at Likely. The will of Elizabeth Brown was admitted to probate yesterday, her son Jeduthan being appointed executor. The estate consists of ten-thousand dollars in money and half of it goes to Jeduthan Brown, while the other half is divided equally among the children of Evra Brown, deceased. W. A. Odbert and J. R. Wilson are appointed trustees to look after the children’s share and see that only the income be spent for their support until each child becomes of age. Jeduthan Brown, W. A. Odbert, were present as witnesses. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 12, 1911 WEDDED AT BIEBER A quiet wedding was solemnized at the home of the bride’s mother, Mrs. William Gerig, last Friday, which united the lives of Miss Bertha Gerig and Peter W. Govett. Both of this valley. Judge G. S. Brown performed the ceremony in his usual impressive manner and after congratulations, the bride and groom departed for Lookout, where they will make their home. The young married couple were raised in this valley and have a host of friends, who extend felicitations for their future prosperity and happiness. – Bieber Gazette DEATH AT LAKEVIEW Last Wednesday, Jim Partin and Mark of this place went to Lakeview, where Mr. Partin was called by the death of his brother, John Partin, who was found dead in a cabin at Lakeview the day before. As soon as the dead man was discovered the coroner was summoned. An investigation showed that Mr. Partin had died from an overdose of morphine, which it is assertedly was given to him by a Chinaman. It is feared that foul play was the motive, as Mr. Partin had $165 a day or two before his death, which could not be found or accounted for. Two days previous to his death he bought a fine saddle and pair of spurs, which shows conclusively that it was not a case of suicide. He was 30 years of age. (1:5) LAKE CITY ITEMS Mrs. Porter Heard is suffering with a bad case of blood poisoning in her right hand. Miss Belvie Heard has been on the sick list for the past week but is convalescent at this writing. LITTLE THINGS Born – At Lake City, Cal., April 3, 1911 to the wife of Jeduthan Brown, a son. Tom Ivory left last week for San Francisco, where he goes to secure medical treatment for his leg, which was broken last summer and has not properly healed yet. Thomas Frawley returned last Wednesday from Reno, where he spent a couple of weeks in the hospital having his wound dressed. He has now almost regained his former good health. Mrs. Ed Peterson, of Bidwell, arrived here last Wednesday night on her was home from San Francisco and Berkeley where she went to undergo an operation. She returns greatly improved in health. Her husband was here to meet her. Charles J. Toreson, one of Modoc’s successful teachers, returned a few days ago from an extended visit to Myrtle Point, Oregon, where he was receiving medical treatment. He returned much improved, as all do who visit the specialist at Myrtle Point. The sad news reached here last week of the death of Mrs. C. O. Vincent at New Pine Creek, aged 19 years. She was the daughter of John L. Henderson of Willow Ranch and was married almost two years ago. She leaves a husband and numerous relatives and friends to mourn this sad ending of her bright young life. (4:2) WEDNESDAY, APRIL 19, 1911 A JURY TRIAL Last Friday, the preliminary examination of Mrs. Emma Hill was held before Justice of the Peace, W. E. Armstrong, on a charge of assault with a deadly weapon, the prosecuting witness being Mrs. Phamey Jackson. The defendant was held to answer to the Superior Court. On Monday, she appeared before the Superior Court with her attorney, A. F. Shartel and entered a plea of not guilty. Accordingly, the court ordered that a venire of thirty-five jurors be summoned by the Sheriff from among the qualified jurors of the county, to appear on Wednesday morning at ten o’clock for the trial. The trial will begin this morning at ten and will probably last for three or four days. We will not comment on the evidence at this time as we do not wish to disqualify the jurors. HAS APPENDICITIS Dorr Methvin, who has been acting as janitor at the high school building all winter, was taken suddenly very ill with appendicitis about a week ago. Physicians were called but he rapidly grew worse, until it was decided that he must go below for an operation. Last Monday morning he started for Sacramento, accompanied by two members of the Woodmen lodge. Mr. Methvin has many friends here who hope to hear of his complete recovery soon. News was received this morning that Mr. Methvin was operated on in Sacramento yesterday afternoon and stood the operation in fine shape. MRS ABBOTT FATALLY INJURED Prattville (Plumas County), April 12 – Word was received here yesterday that Mrs. H. B. Abbott, of this place was seriously, probably fatally, injured in Berkeley yesterday at noon. She was struck by the piston cylinder of the Berkeley train engine and received injuries, which may prove fatal. She lies at the Roosevelt Hospital with a fractured skull and four broken ribs. On account of her age, 72 years, little hope is entertained for her recovery. Mrs. Abbott was stopping with her daughter, Mrs. Annette Adams, a graduate student of the University. Had not the train been slowing up she would have been instantly killed. Mrs. Abbott has besides her daughter, a son, A. H. Abbott, residing at Redding. DEATH AT RENO The sad news reached here last Friday morning of the death of Mrs. C. A. Dickey, mother of the wife of our local barber, E. L. Wartman. The esteemed lady was a resident of Reno, Nevada and had been for several years where she was highly esteemed and respected and died as she had lived – blessing all humanity. She was the wife of D. Dickey, jailer at the city jail of Reno, a position he has filled for years as well as filling different offices of trust off and on all his life. Mrs. Dickey was a member of the Reno Relief Corps and was among the active workers. She leaves to mourn her loss, a husband, two sons, two daughters and an army of friends. It is always sad when a mother is removed from our midst; but in this, case with Mrs. Wartman it is doubly sad as the association between them was more that of sisters than mother and daughter – that full sweet confidence existing between them that is seldom witnessed in these modern days. – Bidwell Nugget 1:4) ALTURAS COUPLE WEDDED Last Saturday afternoon, Charles Bettendorff and Georgia Adkins presented themselves before Rev. Isaac Clark Crook and received the benediction, which made their lives and purpose one. Both of the young people are exceedingly well and favorably known and have many relatives in the county. Mrs. John Cummings attended the bride. The good wishes of all their friends will go with them. LITTLE THINGS Mrs. Blondin Duke formerly of Davis Creek, is now located at Sisson, California. Born – At Fort Bidwell, Cal., April 8, 1911, to the wife of Arthur Miles, a daughter. Richard Bruce, formerly a resident of Fort Bidwell, died at Lakeview several days ago of cancer of the throat. (4:1) A Greek named George Lemberes was arrested last Friday on a charge of grand larceny. He was taken before Justice of the Peace, Harry Miller and at request of the defendant the preliminary examination was continued until this morning at ten o’clock. Paul Lighty and family arrived here from Bridgeport, Illinois last Wednesday and on Saturday went to Cedarville, where they will make their home. He is a nephew of D. H. Lighty, one of the old settlers there. Frank Reid was found dead at Lakeview on Tuesday of last week, with a bullet hole through his heart. The coroner’s verdict was suicide. (4:2) Chinese Charlie was arrested last Thursday on a charge of selling whiskey to Indians and on being taken before the Justice of the Peace, plead guilty to the charge, whereupon he was fined two hundred dollars. Franklin Tracy Poore formerly a resident of Alturas was married in San Francisco a few days ago to Emma M. Brown. Mr. Poore is now a rising young attorney of that city and has many friends here who wish him and his fair bride a happy and prosperous life. James H. Partin returned from Lakeview last week, where he went to attend the funeral of his brother, whose death we mentioned last week. Mr. Partin is fully convinced from all the circumstances that his brother was murdered for the purpose of robbery. According to the doctors who examined the body, death was caused by a hypodermic injection of morphine in the back part of the arm, where it would have been impossible for him to have administered it with his own hands. In addition to that, about $165 was missing, which should have been in his pockets, thus showing the motive for the crime. (4:3) WEDNESDAY, APRIL 26, 1911 DEATH OF MRS REEVES On Wednesday, April 19, 1911, Mrs. Reeves, the mother of Charles Lamb, passed away from this life, at the age of 72 years, after a lingering illness. The death occurred at Pacific Grove, where she had been spending the winter. Mr. Lamb and his wife were with his mother during the last weeks of her sickness and did all that loving hands could do to alleviate her suffering. Miss Rose Heard, of Lake City had gone below with Mrs. Reeves last fall and remained with her to the end. The remains were taken to San Francisco and cremated in compliance with the earnest request expressed by Mrs. Reeves during her illness. Mr. and Mrs. Lamb arrived here returning to their home at Cedarville yesterday. Mrs. Reeves was a refined and highly accomplished lady, whose cheerful disposition and genial nature won for her a large circle of friends who will deeply mourn her loss. We extend our sincere sympathy to the bereaved relatives in their sad loss. (1:3) LITTLE THINGS Born – In Alturas, Cal., on April 19, 1911, to the wife of A. E. Pearson, a son. Mr. John Crowley, brother of Mrs. Abbott Green, came last week with his family from their home in Texas. They formerly lived here and are returning to again make their home in Modoc. The glamour of Texas with its awful droughts has proved a mirage. We sincerely welcome all old friends back to Modoc and her increasing show to obtain the necessary products of wealth. Mrs. Ed Hill of Cedarville has been critically sick for the past few weeks and after a consultation among several physicians it was decided that she must go below to undergo an operation. Accordingly, she was brought to Alturas Sunday in one of the Lamb autos, accompanied by her husband and her sister, Miss Cassie Johnstone and on Monday the party left on the train for San Francisco. Born – At Likely, Cal., April 22, 1911, to the wife of Will Flournoy, a son. Born – Near Alturas, Cal., on April 21, 1911, to the wife of Grant Pratt, a son. J. A. Yates and wife and baby daughter went over to Cedarville Sunday in their auto to see Mrs. Yates father, D. H. Lighty, returning home the same day. ~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Family Researcher of "The Last Frontier" Modoc County, California --- Our outgoing mail is checked by ZoneAlarm AntiVirus.

Shelley said she didn't know anything about the Oregon lists, so I'm forwarding her message. Hopefully someone on this list will come forward to claim this treasure. Darlene ----- Original Message ----- From: "Shelley Cardiel" <cardiels@comcast.net> To: <NASH@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, February 24, 2007 9:10 AM Subject: [NASH] HAYES - NASH Family Photograph > I've "rescued" an old photograph of Grace HAYES which was taken at the A. > B. > Paxton Studio in Albany, Oregon. The photograph was taken in the 1880's > with Grace likely about 1-2 years old at the time. In addition to her > name, > someone has written "Born July 16, 1884" on the back of the photograph. > Based on limited research I believe that this is a photograph of Grace > HAYES > b. 16 July 1883 in Halsey, OR to parents Daniel James HAYES and Mary Ellen > VAN LANDINGHAM. > > > > Grace married Daniel H. NASH on 27 Apr 1901 in Linn Co., OR and died 10 > Jan > 1936. They can be traced through census records as follows: > > > > 1900 census of Halsey, OR: > > > > Daniel J. HAYES, age 50, born Mar 1850, married 25 years, born IA, parents > born IN/OH, a Farmer > > Mary E. HAYES, wife, age 42, born Jul 1857, married 25 years, 5 children/4 > living, born OR, parents born MO > > Ruby A. HAYES, dau, age 21, born Dec 1879, born OR > > Grace HAYES, dau, age 16, born Jul 1883, born OR > > George S. HAYES, son, age 12, born Oct 1887, born OR, a Farm Laborer > > > > 1910 census of Portland, OR: > > > > Daniel H. NASH, age 31, married 9 years, born CA, parents born England, an > Electrical Engineer > > Grace NASH, wife, age 26, married 9 years, 2 children/2 living, born OR, > parents born OH/OR > > Clifford NASH, son, age 6, born OR > > Ruth NASH, dau, age 3, born OR > > Thomas F. NASH, boarder, age 18, born IL, parents born NY/MO, a Packing > House Butcher > > Lewis B. NASH, boarder, age 45, married 20 years, born IL, parents born > England, Chief Engineer at Packing House > > > > 1920 census of Portland, OR: > > > > Daniel H. NASH, age 41, born CA, parents born England, Stationary Engineer > for Lumber Co. > > Grace NASH, wife, age 35, born OR, parents born IA/OR > > Daniel C. NASH, son, age 17, born OR, an Automobile Co. Apprentice > > Ruth NASH, dau, age 13, born OR > > Lois NASH, dau, age 2 years + 6 months, born WA > > Clarence BUNTING, boarder, age 20, born MI, parents born Canada/MN, a > Lumber > Co. Laborer > > > > I'm hoping to locate someone from Grace's family so that this wonderful > old > photograph can be returned to its rightful place with family. If you are > a > member of this family, or know someone who might be, please contact me. > > > > Thanks, > > Shelley > > > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > NASH-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes > in the subject and the body of the message

As someone who grew up attending this church, I'm interested in helping the anniversary committee get the word out to those far-flung former attendees who may not have been tracked down by the anniversary committee. The Pine Grove Church is Hood River County's oldest and will celebrate its 100th anniversary on Sunday, April 22, 2007. A service will be held at the church at 11 a.m. that day, with a light lunch and fellowship to follow. The committee would love to have you bring your memories, copies of pictures (they won't be returned), stories and any other information about the church you care to share. They're especially interested in hearing from couples who were married at the church, with pictures and dates for a wedding album record. A little note: this is Hood River County's Blossom Festival weekend, so if you plan to attend from a distance and will need to make hotel/motel reservations, it's best to act early. You can see a little historic information about the church and some pictures at this web site: http://www.rasmussenfarms.com/pgchurch.htm. For more information you can contact Opal DeBoard by snail mail at P.O. Box 172, Odell, OR 97044. If you prefer email contact, please email me privately at bpjohnston@charter.net for her address. Beth Johnston

Hi all, I just googled the book and they have a website with a lot of information http://www.sawdustandcider.com/ Good luck, Jan. B. -----Original Message----- From: oregon-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:oregon-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Sally Sent: Monday, February 19, 2007 9:56 AM To: oregon@rootsweb.com Subject: [OREGON] From Sawdust and Cider to Wine" My son just sent me a wonderful book published by Maverick publucations Bend Oregon the name of it is "From Sawdust and Cider to Wine" a history of Lorane oregon and The Siuslaw Valley author Patricia Ann Edwards co authors Nancy Seales O'Hearn and Marna Lee Hing. If you have intrest in this area of oregon and haven't seen it its a good source of local history and family genealogys. I have enjoyed every page. Sally Jan and Louise. The name Booth is mentioned Jim and beth and three grown children Carol, Marilyn, and david. the other names are not mentioned. I beleive he bought the book from the little store at Lorane as he lives near there. i live in the Grants Pass area and have all my life we moved to Grants Pass in 1955 so I was 5 years old at the time. What a great place to grow up. Sally in southern oregon ------------------------------- 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

Sally, I love that area, my great grandparents, Jennings, settled there when it was just a small town and had a saloon and hotel across from the train station when it ended in Grants Pass. late 1800's. a fellow from the Historical society sent me pictures of when it was a small town, we stopped there a few years ago and he took us to where the hotel had been, of course now it is all little shops. It was all rebuilt with bricks and some of the great uncles whent into the brick business. When the hotel burned my grandfather moved and homesteaded in the Burns area. Alot different from Grants Pass. That is where my dad was born. My grandmother was from the Jacksonville area. She was a Dodge. That is such pretty country there. Just love it. You are so lucky to have grown up there. Louise ----- Original Message ----- From: "Sally" <sallyya@frontiernet.net> To: <oregon@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, February 19, 2007 9:56 AM Subject: [OREGON] From Sawdust and Cider to Wine" > My son just sent me a wonderful book published by Maverick > publucations Bend Oregon the name of it is "From Sawdust and Cider to > Wine" a history of Lorane oregon and The Siuslaw Valley author > Patricia Ann Edwards co authors Nancy Seales O'Hearn and Marna Lee > Hing. If you have intrest in this area of oregon and haven't seen it > its a good source of local history and family genealogys. I have > enjoyed every page. > Sally > Jan and Louise. > The name Booth is mentioned Jim and beth and three grown children > Carol, Marilyn, and david. the other names are not mentioned. I > beleive he bought the book from the little store at Lorane as he > lives near there. i live in the Grants Pass area and have all my life > we moved to Grants Pass in 1955 so I was 5 years old at the time. > What a great place to grow up. > Sally in southern oregon > > > ------------------------------- > 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 >

My son just sent me a wonderful book published by Maverick publucations Bend Oregon the name of it is "From Sawdust and Cider to Wine" a history of Lorane oregon and The Siuslaw Valley author Patricia Ann Edwards co authors Nancy Seales O'Hearn and Marna Lee Hing. If you have intrest in this area of oregon and haven't seen it its a good source of local history and family genealogys. I have enjoyed every page. Sally Jan and Louise. The name Booth is mentioned Jim and beth and three grown children Carol, Marilyn, and david. the other names are not mentioned. I beleive he bought the book from the little store at Lorane as he lives near there. i live in the Grants Pass area and have all my life we moved to Grants Pass in 1955 so I was 5 years old at the time. What a great place to grow up. Sally in southern oregon

Hello Sally, Is there any mention of the names Conger, Westfall or Booth. Thank you so much, Jan Buker -----Original Message----- From: oregon-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:oregon-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Sally Sent: Saturday, February 17, 2007 8:03 AM To: OREGON@rootsweb.com Subject: [OREGON] History of Lorane Oregon My son just sent me a wonderful book published by Maverick publucations Bend Oregon the name of it is "From Sawdust and Cider to Wine" a history of Lorane oregon and The Siuslaw Valley author Patricia Ann Edwards co authors Nancy Seales O'Hearn and Marna Lee Hing. If you have intrest in this area of oregon and haven't seen it its a good source of local history and family genealogys. I have enjoyed every page. Sally ------------------------------- 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

Where did your sun buy the book from sawdust and Cider to Wine? Louise ----- Original Message ----- From: "Louise Valine" <antique1931@saber.net> To: <oregon@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, February 18, 2007 9:31 AM Subject: Re: [OREGON] Fink family &"From Sawdust and Cider to Wine" > Thanks much, I think I will see if I can get this. I am interested in > Oregon history. > My great grandparents settled in the Grants Pass area. > Louise > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Sally" <sallyya@frontiernet.net> > To: <oregon@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Sunday, February 18, 2007 8:07 AM > Subject: [OREGON] Fink family &"From Sawdust and Cider to Wine" > > >> Sally does it have any Fink history in it? Thanks for looking. >> Shirley in Henrietta, Texas >> >> What years does this book cover? Is it back in the early years? >> Louise >> >> >> >> Sally <sallyya@frontiernet.net> wrote: >> My son just sent me a wonderful book published by Maverick >> publucations Bend Oregon the name of it is "From Sawdust and Cider to >> Wine" a history of Lorane oregon and The Siuslaw Valley author >> Patricia Ann Edwards co authors Nancy Seales O'Hearn and Marna Lee >> Hing. If you have intrest in this area of oregon and haven't seen it >> its a good source of local history and family genealogys. I have >> enjoyed every page. >> Sally >> >> Good morning ,Shirley and Louise >> I do not see the Fink family cover in this book its covers the years >> 1850 through1990 with the later history being pictures of the school >> as it looks today and the IOOF building it talks some about the >> wineries and grape growers but most of its 248 pages is 1850 to 1900. >> >> >> ------------------------------- >> 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 >

Thanks much, I think I will see if I can get this. I am interested in Oregon history. My great grandparents settled in the Grants Pass area. Louise ----- Original Message ----- From: "Sally" <sallyya@frontiernet.net> To: <oregon@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, February 18, 2007 8:07 AM Subject: [OREGON] Fink family &"From Sawdust and Cider to Wine" > Sally does it have any Fink history in it? Thanks for looking. > Shirley in Henrietta, Texas > > What years does this book cover? Is it back in the early years? > Louise > > > > Sally <sallyya@frontiernet.net> wrote: > My son just sent me a wonderful book published by Maverick > publucations Bend Oregon the name of it is "From Sawdust and Cider to > Wine" a history of Lorane oregon and The Siuslaw Valley author > Patricia Ann Edwards co authors Nancy Seales O'Hearn and Marna Lee > Hing. If you have intrest in this area of oregon and haven't seen it > its a good source of local history and family genealogys. I have > enjoyed every page. > Sally > > Good morning ,Shirley and Louise > I do not see the Fink family cover in this book its covers the years > 1850 through1990 with the later history being pictures of the school > as it looks today and the IOOF building it talks some about the > wineries and grape growers but most of its 248 pages is 1850 to 1900. > > > ------------------------------- > 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 >

Sally does it have any Fink history in it? Thanks for looking. Shirley in Henrietta, Texas What years does this book cover? Is it back in the early years? Louise Sally <sallyya@frontiernet.net> wrote: My son just sent me a wonderful book published by Maverick publucations Bend Oregon the name of it is "From Sawdust and Cider to Wine" a history of Lorane oregon and The Siuslaw Valley author Patricia Ann Edwards co authors Nancy Seales O'Hearn and Marna Lee Hing. If you have intrest in this area of oregon and haven't seen it its a good source of local history and family genealogys. I have enjoyed every page. Sally Good morning ,Shirley and Louise I do not see the Fink family cover in this book its covers the years 1850 through1990 with the later history being pictures of the school as it looks today and the IOOF building it talks some about the wineries and grape growers but most of its 248 pages is 1850 to 1900.

What years does this book cover? Is it back in the early years? Louise ----- Original Message ----- From: "Sally" <sallyya@frontiernet.net> To: <OREGON@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, February 17, 2007 8:02 AM Subject: [OREGON] History of Lorane Oregon > My son just sent me a wonderful book published by Maverick > publucations Bend Oregon the name of it is "From Sawdust and Cider to > Wine" a history of Lorane oregon and The Siuslaw Valley author > Patricia Ann Edwards co authors Nancy Seales O'Hearn and Marna Lee > Hing. If you have intrest in this area of oregon and haven't seen it > its a good source of local history and family genealogys. I have > enjoyed every page. > Sally > > > ------------------------------- > 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 >

Sally does it have any Fink history in it? Thanks for looking. Shirley in Henrietta, Texas Sally <sallyya@frontiernet.net> wrote: My son just sent me a wonderful book published by Maverick publucations Bend Oregon the name of it is "From Sawdust and Cider to Wine" a history of Lorane oregon and The Siuslaw Valley author Patricia Ann Edwards co authors Nancy Seales O'Hearn and Marna Lee Hing. If you have intrest in this area of oregon and haven't seen it its a good source of local history and family genealogys. I have enjoyed every page. Sally ------------------------------- 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 Shirley in Henrietta, Texas

My son just sent me a wonderful book published by Maverick publucations Bend Oregon the name of it is "From Sawdust and Cider to Wine" a history of Lorane oregon and The Siuslaw Valley author Patricia Ann Edwards co authors Nancy Seales O'Hearn and Marna Lee Hing. If you have intrest in this area of oregon and haven't seen it its a good source of local history and family genealogys. I have enjoyed every page. Sally

On my website, I've just posted the fourth generation descendants of Samuel McCully, of Nova Scotia in the late 1700s. The majority of folks in this generation were in New Brunswick, Massachusetts, Oregon, Washington and California, and most lived in the time period approximately 1850-1930. As usual, additional info, questions, comments and corrections are always welcome. Sandy Wilbur Gresham, Oregon http://home.netcom.com/~symbios/londonderry4.html

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 15, 1911 TALE OF THE CHASE ELZIE SMITH AND BEN CAMBRON RETURN AFTER FIGHT WITH INDIAN BAND OF MURDERERS B. F. Cambron and Sheriff A. E. Smith arrived in Alturas last Wednesday night, after their tiresome chase in search of the Indians who murdered the four stockmen near Eagleville. Mr. Cambron had come by way of Reno and Mr. Smith through Surprise, both reaching here at the same time. For a time the two gentlemen had hard work to answer the many eager questions and Wednesday night a large crowd at the Royal listened to the details of the chase. They described the trip as one full of hardships, as the weather was extremely cold and the trail led through a wilderness of snow for many weary miles. When the band of Indians were finally overtaken, they were evidently not expecting pursuit, as they were camped by a stream called Willow Creek, near Golconda, Nevada. the horses were picketed some distance away from the camp and when the posse of officers were discovered by the Indians, three of the bucks came out of the camp and made a dash for their horses. The officers had their Indian trailer shout to the renegades, telling them to surrender, as the white men did not desire to kill them. The Indians replied that they would not surrender and immediately they opened fire on the posse of white men. The posse immediately returned the fire, after which a running fight followed, which lasted for three hours. At the instant the white men fired all the Indians dropped, either being wounded or to avoid the bullets. They would then get up and run, trying to make their escape into a canyon that was near the camp. The youngsters fought like wild cats when captured and one boy aged eight, when he found that he could not escaped tried to kill himself by beating his head against the horn of the saddle, after being tied onto a horse. The girl also fought so fiercely that it took two men to hold her. A search of the camp resulted in finding many articles, which had belonged to the four murdered men. Harry Cambron’s watch was found, while the automatic pistol with which young Hogle of Eagleville was killed was the one, which Harry Cambron had carried. The clothing taken from the murdered men also was found and most of it had been altered to fit the Indians. One pair of "chaps" had been cut off to fit an Indian boy of twelve years. The Indians also had some of the horses taken from their victims, but all the horses were shot by the posse to prevent the Indians from escaping. The saddest part of the affair was the death of young Ed Hogle. The men saw one of the squaws and tried to capture her without shooting at her. When about thirty steps away, an Indian who was hiding behind her rose up and shot Hogle. Instantaneously the posse fired and the Indian fell riddled with bullets. The chief of the band was old Shoshone Mike and the remainders were his sons and their families. It was really a renegade family of Indians, who escaped from the reservation in Idaho and have been roaming about for years, living on what they could kill or steal. Old Mike lived for two hours after the fight and confessed to other murders, one a china man, of which they still had his queue and the other a young white boy near Elko. Two white men are now imprisoned under charge of murdering this boy. Mike stated that they saw one man (evidently Indianna) come up and look at the meat on the rock, where they had been jerking it and then go away. Later, when Cambron, Erramouspe, Indianna and Laxague appeared the Indians thought they were officers coming to arrest them and for that reason ambushed them and shot them. Mr. Cambron and Mr. Smith had with them many curiosities, taken from the camp, some of them being large bullets, which the Indians had molded themselves out of lead, besides fine specimens of the Indians’ weaving, at which they seemed expert. HASTING – NAVE At eight o’clock on Sunday evening, a very pretty wedding was solemnized. Rev G. N. Gardner at the home of the grooms parents when William Cleveland Nave and Zelma Hastings took the solemn vows. Elaborate preparations had been made and a goodly number of friends and relatives were present to witness the marriage and join in congratulations. William S. Brown and Mrytle Nave acted as groomsman and bridesmaid. They led the bridal pair under an arch of bells, which had been tastily arranged for the occasion. Immediately after the ceremony the guests repaired to the dining room, where abundant provision had been made to gratify the inner man. The groom is a son of W. S. Nave of Alturas. He is an industrious young man and has many friends. The bride is a daughter of Isaac Hastings of Adin. She is a quiet and winning young woman and bids fair to be a companionable wife and helpmate. Many lovely presents were given as a token of friendship and appreciation of the occasion. CHAMBERS – LUSH On Saturday evening, March 11, the home of Mrs. Lou Hall was the scene of a quiet but impressive wedding. The contracting parties were Thomas Lush and Flora Chambers, both of Alturas. Mr. Lush is a native of Ireland and a brother of Mrs. A. M. Miller of this place. he is a carpenter by trade and young man of steady habits and industry. He is just completing a new house in the Cornish addition, which will be the home of the young couple. Miss Chambers is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Chambers of Clover Swale. She has won a large circle of friends by her sweet and lovable ways. They join in wishing the happy couple a long and happy wedded life. After the ceremony, which was performed by Rev G. N. Gardner, the friends sat down to a sumptuous dinner, which had been prepared by Mrs. Hall and Mrs. Miller. BOWMAN – WILLIAMS At the home of Mrs. Mary S. Williams, in Alturas, last Monday was convened a gathering of friends to witness the ceremony, which united the lives of John Harvey Williams and Miss Vetelene may Bowman. Both the young people are well and favorably known and are starting out in life in a most practical way to insure happiness and prosperity. The wedding supper, which followed the marriage, was fully enjoyed by all who were present. The ceremony was performed by Rev Isaac Glark Crook. This young couple have used practical wisdom for their future, as they have both obtained a most excellent homestead farm. We predict a prudent and actively useful career for this young couple. MORE LOCALS Harry Cima plead guilty yesterday to assaulting Thomas Frawley with a pick and was sentenced to two years in Folsom. Fred Baker, the half breed, plead guilty to breaking out of jail and was sentenced to five years in Folsom. LITTLE THINGS Mr. C. T. Watkins of Davis Creek returned from Colusa last week having Mrs. Watkins and his mother, Mrs. Roberts there for their health. We received with sadness the news that Mrs. Samuel Cable of Likely, who has been in Chico this Winter for her health, passed away last week with pneumonia. Mrs. Cable was greatly admired and loved by her Likely friends and the loss of her presence will be deeply felt. (4:1) Eli McCarty formerly a resident of Eagleville and father of Mrs. C. R. Sogget, died suddenly at College City, February 1st, aged nearly 78 years. He was one of the old Modoc pioneers and had many friends in Surprise. His remains will be brought to Eagleville for interment. (4:1) WEDNESDAY, MARCH 22, 1911 MORE LOCALS One more victim of the White Plague has passed to her rest, in the person of Nita Steel, eighteen-year old daughter of Sam and Carrie Steel. She breathed her last at 11 o’clock Friday morning after over a year of gradual fading away. This disease is the curse of the original Americans and is telling its story in rapid passing out of the race. Nita had been for sometime a student of the Klamath Reservation Indian School, near Fort Bidwell, but had to come home about a year ago on account of failing health. Her mother and father were very much attached to her and will feel the loss as any other father and mother would. We give them our sympathy. (1:5) LITTLE THINGS Mr. and Mrs. Robert Williams of Canby came in last week to have their little daughter treated for a slight attack of tonsillitis. Mrs. William Flournoy of likely is making a visit with her mother Mrs. Charles Williams, who is for the time occupying the home of Congressman John Baker. Mr. and Mrs. L. Adams have returned from their trip below to their home in Eagleville. They enjoyed a pleasant visit with their son, J. W. Adams in Sacramento while away. Mrs. May Yates, proprietor of the "Era" took advantage of the good weather and left here last Friday for Cedarville to visit with her father, Mr. D. B. Lighty. Mr. and Mrs. John Porter of Parker Creek were compelled to bring their son into town Sunday to be treated by the doctor, since he had had a severe fall and cut his face badly. Mrs. A. K. Wylie has gone to San Francisco to meet her mother, Mrs. Thompson. Both will remain for a while for their health. Mrs. Thompson has been at the Burke Sanitarium near Healdsburg. Henry Wiegert has been suffering with blood poison in his hand for nearly a week. Mrs. J. T. Maxwell has been seriously ill for nearly a week, but her friends thought she was becoming some better in the last few days. Mrs. Ellery Phillips, of Cedarville, who was stricken with paralysis about three weeks ago, is now reported as slightly improved. Mrs. Charles Williams of Parker Creek was in town Monday with her sons, Kirk and Charles, Jr. Charles and his sister have had scarlet fever but are now quite well and ready to go about. Born – At Alturas, Cal., March 20, 1911, to the wife of J. P. Callaghan, a son, weight 12 lbs. Mother and baby are doing nicely and Mr. Callaghan is proud of his new first baseman. Joe Royce of Alpine brought his wife and little boy home Saturday from Cedarville, where the boy was receiving medical treatment for a broken leg. He received the injury while climbing off a hay wagon a short time ago. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 29. 1911 RETURN FROM HONEYMOON We find the following in the Susanville Mail. Mr. M. L. Lamb and wife (formerly Zelma Murdock) returned Tuesday from their honeymoon, which was spent at Cedarville, Modoc County, and vicinity. Mr. Lamb has resumed his duties as operator with the California and Oregon Telegraph Company. He would have returned much sooner, but found it impossible to get out of Modoc County on account of the snow blockade. Mr. and Mrs. Lamb will occupy the Burroughs house on Cottage Street opposite the Methodist Episcopal Church, when the present occupants, Charles Ramsey and family move to Johnstonville, which will probably be in about two weeks. MISS STEWART HOSTESS Saturday afternoon Miss Jeannetta Stewart entertained a score of her friends at her home, the occasion being pronounced by those present most enjoyable. Genuine jollity, clever repartee, music and games whisked away the hours until five o’clock, when a daintily appointed late luncheon was served. A unique feature of the table decoration consisted of tiny wax tapers in flower holders at each cover, giving the color note of red. The guests found their places by means of heart shaped cards. These letter were apparently unpretentious place cards, until held near the lighted candle, when letters began to appear in bold relief, finally spelling out the legend. Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Stewart Announces the engagement Of their daughter Marie Jeannetta To Mr. Samuel James Chase. The announcement was much appreciated by the guests and was the inspiration, amid general gayety and merry making for sincere and happy, toasts, compliments and good wishes for the young hostess. MISS PRIOR ENGAGED The many friends of Miss Mabel Prior, who attended high school here last winter and who is now residing with her parents in Chico, will be interested in the following clipping, which was taken from the Daily Bee: Mr. and Mrs. Frank Prior of Chico Vecino have announced the engagement of their daughter. Miss Mabel Prior, a popular member of Chico’s younger set, to Fred C. Gerlach of Stockton. Miss Prior has been a resident of Chico for several years and has made a host of friends here. She was formerly a resident of Eagleville, Modoc County where her father was for years engaged in the cattle business. Mr. Gerlach is a young businessman of Stockton, son of L. Gerlach, a prominent cattleman of San Joaquin County. The date of the wedding has not been announced. AGED CITIZEN DIES On Saturday, March 18th, 1911, Goose Lake valley lost one of her aged and highly respected residents, in the person of James Roberts, whom the grim reaper death called away from the midst of his relatives and friends, at the venerable age of 76-years. Mr. Roberts had been in poor health for sometime, yet his death was unexpected and came as a sad surprise to all who knew him. His estimable wife was at Colusa, visiting her sister, Mrs. Seavers, and the news of her husband’s death was a sad shock, as she had left him feeling well when she started on her journey. Upon receiving the news, she at once left for Davis Creek, in company with her son-in-law, Charles Watkins, to be present at the funeral services, which were held at Davis Creek. Mr. Roberts was highly esteemed and respected by all who knew him and had a large circle of friends who will deeply mourn his departure from their midst. We extend to his bereaved wife and relatives our sincere sympathy. (1:4) MORE LOCAL Born – At Lake City, Cal., March 18th, 1911, to the wife of Elmer Shartel, a son. Born – In Alturas, Ca., March 21, 1911, to the wife of Norbett Mattes, a son. John Dodson and family after living eight years in Arizona returned last week to their old home in Surprise Valley and intend to stay. They all come back to good old Modoc. LITTLE THINGS Mrs. R. R. Chester, of Bidwell, last week received the sad news of the death of her brother, George Cayton, a resident of Missouri. (4:1) Mrs. Charles Lamb left here on Wednesday’s train to join Mr. Lamb, who is at the bedside of his sick mother, Mrs. Reeves. It is reported that Mrs. Reeves’ recovery is doubtful, as her condition is very critical. The death is announced in San Francisco of Mrs. D. S. Gordon, widow of the late Major Gordon, formerly commander of the Government troops at Fort Bidwell. He will be remembered by many old timers. (4:2) ~~~~~~ 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, CA WEDNESDAY, MARCH 1, 1911 CHASE ENDED TWELVE INDIAN MURDERERS OVER TAKEN BY OFFICERS AND ENGAGE IN DESPERATE BATTLE For the past week every one has watched the daily papers for details of the pursuit by armed posses after the band of Indians who so brutally murdered the four stockmen east of Eagleville. On Sunday at noon the outlaws were finally surrounded and a desperate fight had near Rabbit Springs, 25 miles northwest of Goleonda, Nevada. The battle lasted about three hours, with the result that eight Indians were killed, four captured and one white man killed, being Ed Hogle, of Eagleville. The band of Indians comprised four "buck", four mahalas and four children, and when they saw the white men approaching, they began a war dance, bows and arrows until all who could fight were destroyed. When wounded, they crept into the brush and kept on fighting until exhausted. The four Indians captured were a young mahala and three children. The posse that captured them consisted of Capt. Donnelly, Sheriff A. E. Smith of this place, and a force of men who went with the posse from Eagleville. Sheriff Ferrell of Reno had taken his force of men by another route to head off the Indians and was not at the fight. The Indians are Shoshones or Snake Indians and are a renegade band from the reservation in the Owyhee country in Idaho. It is certain that they were the murderers of the four stockmen, as the trailers found several camps at which fragments of clothing taken from the murdered men were discovered, where the Indian women had evidently been altering the clothes to fit members of their party. Much sorrow is felt over the death of Mr. Hogle of Eagleville, as this makes five men from that community who have met death at the hands of the redskins. (1:1) FINLEY – JACKSON On Tuesday February 28, 1911, Grover C. Jackson and Sylvia E. Finley, both of Cedarville, took the solemn vows, which united them as husband and wife. The marriage ceremony was performed by Rev. G. N. Gardner at the parsonage in Alturas. The groom is a son of Andrew Jackson. He is an industrious young man of good habits and a ranchman by occupation. The bride is a daughter of Finley C. Finley, who has been a resident of Cedarville for several years. From every appearance the possesses those rare qualities, which constitute true womanhood having chosen the sphere of usefulness than the balls of fame, she will without doubt make their new home a home of blessing and comfort and cause the heart of her husband to rejoice in her love. We join their true friends in wishing them a long and happy life of usefulness. A SAD DEATH Charles Marcus Hughes, who finally succumbed to the gripping ill, which had afflicted him for several months, was a faithful employee, a generous friend and a very genial acquaintance. He spread good will wherever he went. He was 58 years, 11 months and 12 days old when he at last passed away, on the afternoon of February 22nd, 1911. The Masonic Lodge took charge of the funeral and held it in the Congregational Church, at 2:00 P.M. February 24th, 1911. Mr. Hughes was born in Minnesota, but was brought to California when only one year old, hence he often said that he was practically a native son. Most of his life was spent in Shasta County and this County. He leaves a family, who are now scattered, only one son being able to be at the funeral. He was a younger brother of Mrs. Pierce, who is the mother of Mrs. Curtis Williams. Mr. Williams did what he could to pay the last respects to Mr. Hughes final placing. Mr. Hughes was intimately and favorably known among the men, since he has lived alone or among men for a number of years. All will remember Mr. Hughes with kindly thoughts. (1:2) PIONEER LADY GONE Last Sunday, February 26th, 1911, Mrs. Elizabeth A. Brown, better known by many as Auntie Brown, passed away from this life at her home at Lake City at the venerable age of 77 years, 3 months and 4 days. She was surrounded by relatives and friends and all that loving hands could do was done for her in her last suffering. The funeral services were conducted at the house by Rev. A. F. Simmons and a large crowd followed her body to its last resting place in the cemetery. Mrs. Brown was one of the oldest pioneers in Modoc County, having crossed the plains with her father and brother in 1842. Her maiden name was Elizabeth A. Thomas and she was born November 22, 1833 at Heltonville, Lawrence County, Indiana. She was married to William Brown August 17th, 1851, in Butte County, California. There was born to them two sons, Jeduthan and Evra Brown, of which Jeduthan survives her. They moved to Surprise Valley in the fall of 1865, since which time they have resided there. Her husband died June 6th, 1907 at the age of 88 years. Mrs. Brown was a kind hearted woman, whose many good qualities won for her a host of friends. We extend our sympathy to her son and grandchildren in their sad bereavement. (1:2) LITTLE THINGS Mr. and Mrs. John Cummings have been visiting their daughter, Mrs. Arthur Layton, for nearly a week. Russell Ralston came in this week from Centerville. Mr. Ralston is having a very unfortunate time with his foot, which was crushed last fall. He can not use it yet and suffers much on account of it. Little Cornelius Murphy has every prospect of getting well. His father and mother have never given him up, although it seemed impossible for a time that he could recover. Many of Mr. and Mrs. Murphy’s friends have been very anxious and will rejoice in the prospects of full recovery for the bright little man. Fred I. Lyon, attorney of Cedarville, accompanied Mr. John Ytzains, brother of Mrs. Laxague and Mrs. Erramouspe, to Alturas last week, in order to make proper arrangements for the Estate of the deceased. The wives of the unfortunate men will act as adminstratrix of each respective Estate. Both the departed men were valuable citizens and much esteemed. Their thrift was of a producing kind and the families will be left in comfortable circumstances. We see by the "Record" that Mr. Stanley’s father passed to the beyond. Life is a blend of attachments, which are continually being changed but no lost. As we lose our parents, we become more and more conscious that our duties are increasing s others lay them down. Mr. John R. Stanley, the deceased, was a resident of Lake County, California and aged 75 years. We extend the hand of sympathy to our friend, Stanley. (4:3) WEDNESDAY, MARCH 8, 1911 REMINISCENCES OF PIONEER DAYS AS TOLD BY I. D. APPLEGATE WHILE IN ALTURAS While having a pleasant chat with Mr. I. D. Applegate of Tule Lake this last week, during his visiting town, we wondered just what is being done to keep and record some of the historic facts, which will gradually pass out of knowledge, when those wh have experienced them leave us. A competent friend of Mr. Applegate states that he has been in more Indian fights than any other living man today. His description of the first day in the lava beds, where the white men were cautiously advancing and during this first day lost forty men without the privilege of seeing a single Indian. The chase, the subtlety and the deception involved in those days vie with the most vigorous imaginative novel and yet do not over portray the facts. Certainly the making of a state, a people, a race, reflects great hardihood and stamina needed by the progenitors. Oregon and Washington were blessed by a calm, cool courageous, fearlessly just and dispassionately loyal pioneers. It is blessed to live after such sturdy foundations. The mothers of those days were of such stuff as make Spartans and invincible empire builders. In 1843, the mother of Mr. Applegate, after seeing her oldest son and two nephews swept to death by the torrent flood in the rapids of the Falls of the Columbia River, trudged bare foot, starving and destitute for sixty miles through the bleakest kind of a winter, arriving more dead than alive at Vancouver station of the Hudson Bay Company. Is it to be wondered at, that the west is great? Mr. Applegate was about four years old and now nearly seventy-one, he is still cementing the foundations of a great west. Arise young man and build a structure true, firm and great. LITTLE THINGS Born – In Alturas, to the wife of John Ballard Thursday morning, February 23, 1911, a nine-pound girl. R. E. Barker came down last week from Davis Creek, but was called home suddenly by telephone on account of Mrs. Barker’s illness. Mr. C. N. Jackson, Manager of the Forwarding Company has been quite ill for nearly a week with complaints with the nerves of his face. Mr. H. G. Helm of Clover Swale came into town last week to take his daughter, Miss Freda home. Miss Helm has been stopping at Mrs. Fred Smith’s for a short time. Miss Mary Helm, her sister, is now at Mrs. Smith’s. Mrs. Ubaldi Hansen of Adin spent a few days this week in Alturas. Mrs. Hansen is the daughter of Mr. Rock Perault and old citizen of Adin. Mr. Leroy Lee and Mrs. Lee have returned this week to Adin from San Francisco, where they had undergone operations, but are now home quite well. Mr. R. B. King, who has been taking care of the Drug Store for them, passed through, or is trying to get through Alturas on his way home to Los Angeles. Mr. Silas W. Pepperdine, our County Treasurer, left for Tuscan Springs, near Red Bluff. Mr. Pepperdine has been gradually growing worse of late and his many friends insisted upon his going to the springs, in order that he might regain his health. We hope to see Mr. Pepperdine return relieved completely of his rheumatism and able to again enjoy life. Our new citizen, Mr. J. H. Dunaway was greatly pleased last week when he came to town and found his brother and sister-in-law waiting him at the Royal. Mr. and Mrs. C. O. Dunaway and Charles Dunaway have just come from Hood River region in Oregon, where they have been living for a few years, but now expect to make their home in Alturas or near. We assuredly welcome all new comers, when locators of home. Send for more of your friends, Mr. Dunaway. Mrs. Ben Lauer returned last week from San Francisco, where she had gone to attend the funeral of her father, Mr. F. Phillips. Mr. Phillips was 85 years of age and remained very clear in his mind up to the last moment, which was a great comfort to all of his family, since he had been a very active man all of his life. Mr. Lauer’s trip home was from Wednesday morning until Friday night from Reno. Mr. Lauer sent a relay of conveniences to bring her the last of the trip. (4:2) Some civil dispute arising between E. A. Church and F. T. Robson, who represents J. Noble Jones, in their settling a years’ lease and one upon which they could not agree. Mr. Robson had Mr. Church arrested for embezzlement. The matter was brought before Justice William Armstrong and had the appearance of a civil misunderstanding more than any criminal intent, so we fully apprehend, that the affair will by adjusted our of court. ~~~~~~ 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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