THE NEW ERA, ALTURAS, MODOC COUNTY, CA WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 1911 LOST IN STORM CHESTER ESTES LOSES HIS WAY FOR SEVEN HOURS IN BLINDING SNOW STORM Chester Estes was lost between Ingal Swamp and Bowles Springs for some seven hours in a blinding snow storm the other day, but fortunately was not injured by this exposure to the raging elements, though the experience was not a very pleasant one. We have no details of his experience, except that his parents were waiting anxiously at the telephone and finally about half past nine at night, they were comforted to learn that h had arrived at Bowles Springs, which he should have reached at two o’clock. We congratulate Mr. Estes upon his lucky escape, as it is dangerous to lose one’s way in that section of the country and especially during cold and stormy weather. PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION The case of the People vs. Harry Ciam, for attempting to murder Thomas Frawley with a pick, has been set for preliminary examination before Justice of the Peace, W. E. Armstrong for this morning at tn o’clock, but the District Attorney, C. S. Baldwin, informs us that probably the case will be continued until Mr. Frawley is strong enough to appear and testify as a witness at the hearing. Mr. Frawley is now able to sit up and it will be several days before he will be able to be out on the street, if this stormy weather continues. TEN DAY TRIP PASSENGERS ARRIVE FROM RENO, AFTER A STRENUOUS JOURNEY BY RAIL AND SLEIGH The train will be in today, which will end the biggest snow blockade ever known in the history of Modoc. There has been no train in since Sunday, January 15th. It is estimated that there are over two-car loads of mail and express on the belated train. The latest apprehension comes from Long Valley, where it was reported by telegram last night, that the waters were rising and becoming dangerous to the N. C. O. Railroad. Mr. B. Lauer, who arrived home with his wife and a number of fellow townsmen last Saturday night, after a ten-day struggle to make the journey from Reno to Alturas, has a tale to tell of the adventures of his party, which is as thrilling and far more interesting than the history of Peary’s search for the North Pole. Mr. Lauer tells the story too with a spicy wit and quaint air of drollery, which leaves nothing to be desired by the listener. The party left Reno on the 18th, being Wednesday morning, but only reached Doyle and then the storm drove them back to Reno. Next morning, they started and reached Snow Storm, but had to return to Amedee, where all stayed at the hotel at two dollars per day until Wednesday, when they advanced to Ravendale, which consists of one house. Here they had to spend two nights in the cars, sitting up. However, no real hardship was experienced as a quarter of beef on the train was confiscated and converted into steaks. Some bread, which was being shipped to E. Lauer & Sons was found and also pressed into service. Dr. Auble, Harry Rader, Mr. Knight and Mr. Lauer all assisted as cooks. Old railroad ties were utilized as fuel and all were merry and comfortable. What was wanting? Nothing. In fact, the jolly party would have remained there all winter if Wade Williams had not been inconsiderate enough to come after them from Madeline with a large sleigh and six horses. They had purloined a sign and with the name of the hotel erased, it was placed on their car. It read, "Prices reasonable, accommodations comfortable, - apply at the Ravendale Hotel, office inside this car." Taking a last look at their home, they reluctantly started in Mr. Williams’ sleigh, which someone had decorated with a sign, "Narrow Gauge Fast Freight, - First Section, no delays." The sleight made most of the journey on the railroad track, but in spite of the utmost care, the crowd managed to be active enough to turn the sleigh over three times during the first mile. In spite of having a pilot go before, they repeated the circus performance once again, then the driver called a halt, as he disclaimed desiring to transport a circus. Mr. Muir did the piloting and had several escapes himself. Arriving Friday night at Madeline, the frisky acrobats rested on their laurels. The next morning, Saturday, they proceeded on through Likely and were not arrested, arriving in Alturas at eight o’clock in the evening. The snow was from three to six feet deep all the way from Ravendale to Likely. Last, but not least, Mr. George King, the mail messenger kindly consented to tonsorial divorce all the sterner sex from their ten-day growth of beard. Nearly all consented and after the delicate but painful operations, each victim looked cleaner and wiser. Our barbers cannot say the same. The delighted and gay company, who left here Tuesday of last week, had a time never to be forgotten. They so fell in love with Madeline, that they could not be persuaded to leave until the first train out, which occurred the following Monday. The regular train left Madeline on time Monday. Mr. W. T. Cressler and son, Sam were said to be busy all of the time with projects. Mr. Bieber and many others kept in tune all of the time. Their song was a liberal variation of "We won’t go home ‘til morning." LOCAL AND PERSONAL We have not seen our friend George Reynolds for sometime until Saturday, he made a flying business visit to town. Mrs. Walter Cochran and little baby boy, who was born on the 9th of January, are both doing nicely. This date was Mr. Cochran’s fathers’ birth date. Our old friend, Felix Allen is around again as plucky as ever, since he broke three of his ribs. He sustained a very serious and dangerous fall and fells grateful that the accident was not worse. Mr. H. L. Rader with his wife and children had a similar experience with all the others in a week sojourn between Reno and Alturas. They are stopping at the Stewart house and will be unable to return to their home at Willow Ranch, until it is fully decided whether Mrs. Rader has Pneumonia. Mr. L. H. Sisson telephoned to his wife, Monday and had a pleasant reply that she would try to start home immediately with a hope of arrival on the Thursday train, which there is a fair prospect of having come through on time. Mrs. Sisson has been spending a few weeks in Oakland with personal friends. When finally the citizens made it possible for Wade Williams to take out one load of mail last Saturday, he gathered up there for four tons of the seven, which arrived at Madeline last Saturday night and arrived in Alturas at about six Sunday night, having started about eight in the morning. Mr. William Dunaway during one time last week walked seven miles through heavy snow in front of the train. In order to guard against possible broken rails. This beats office work for general health. A careful estimate by one who knows, states that this winter’s tie up, up to date, will have cost the railroad nearly $60,000.00. We regret to hear that Lance Estes has had to move and give up a very excellent position on account of his wife’s health. He has not fully decided just where they will locate, but it will have to be some where near Los Angeles. It is sincerely to be hoped that the move will prove thoroughly beneficial to Mrs. Estes and bring rapid recovery. Mrs. A. C. Kistler and children passed through town on their way to Cedarville, also Mrs. H. Merryfield and her sons, James and Arthur Gray on their way home to Eagleville. These friends took part in this last weeks’ jollification on the N. C. O. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 1911 LAMB – MURDOCK A few weeks ago, the papers announced the marriage of Maurice D. Lamb and Orba D. Payne. Now it is a younger brother of Maurice, who has given our journalists a pleasant topic to write about. Merville L. Lamb and Zelma L. Murdock, both of Cedarville, were united in marriage at the Baptist parsonage on Wednesday evening, February 1st, 1911, by Rev. G. N. Gardner. The bride was robed in a very tasty gown of cream satin while the groom wore the conventional suit of black. Both the bride and groom are well known and highly respected and their many friends anticipate for them a long and useful married life. Mr. Lamb is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Lamb of Cedarville and for sometime has been an expert telegraph operator under the employ of N. H. McKinsey. Miss Murdock has been employed as clerk in the dry goods department of T. H. Johnstone at Cedarville and is highly esteemed by all who knows her. LOCAL AND PERSONAL Dr. A. Gibson left this morning with Frank Sunnafrank for Sacramento, where Mr. Sunnafrank will be operated upon for appendicitis. "Jake" Martin has been up at the Eagle Swamp Ranch for sometime, but had to return this week on account of a severe attack of lumbago. George Fisher has not lost any of his cheerfulness, by being away all winter, but returns as jolly as ever. He was on his way through Alturas last week, in a hurry to greet his family who proceeded him sometime ago into Surprise Valley. Fred Baker, the Indian who escaped from the chain gang sometime ago, returned to Alturas and was captured last Monday by sheriff Smith and Marshall Poindexter. He was intoxicated when arrested and put up quite a fight before they got him behind the bars. R. J. Mack formerly from Lakeview where he has a home and property, but has lived in Alturas for some weeks was very ill with dropsy, which has more or less afflicted him for three years. He was taken to the hospital Tuesday and died at 5 o’clock yesterday. (1:3) Mr. and Mrs. George Davis of Forestville, near Santa Rosa, were made happy in the advent of a little daughter. Mrs. Davis was Miss Francis Mulkey, so you see grandpa smiling here and there. The world moved round, we are not as young as we were once, yet the smiles I see never die. Friend Mulkey. Mr. C. M. Merriotte and wife are here for a short time visiting their son, who has made his home in this County with the Dorris Bros. Mr. Merriotte has been with the Chicago and North Western for 38 years and has not had a vacation for a great number of years. They have had a desire to come West for a great many years but have never taken the time until now. Their home is at Elroy, Wisconsin. Mr. and Mrs. M. are pleasant people to meet and we wish that it were possible to locate them with us. Miss Mary Estes, whom every body knows had quite an examination of her intermediate pupils, taking lessons upon the piano, last Monday. Mr. and Mrs. John Porter of Parker Creek found it necessary to bring their little son into town to see the Doctor last week, he was suffering with abscess under the arm. He was greatly relieved and they took him home after two days. Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Chambers rejoiced in the birth of a son Sunday morning at six o’clock. All are doing well in the care of Mrs. Ball, mother of Mrs. Chambers. Since the storm has blown over, Mr. Omar Cantrall has come back to town from his mill to look after his lumber interests, which are moving right along in spite of the unusual season. Mr. and Mrs. George Williams of Madeline came into town Saturday and remained over Sunday. Mr. Williams came on important business and Mrs. Williams desired to visit her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Frawley. Mr. J. C. Allen of Cedarville had a unique experience last week. He went below to meet his cousin, Mr. J. L. Smith, Mrs. A. Smith and Miss May Smith, wife and daughter of Mr. Smith. This family were from Centralia, Washington and Mr. Allen had never met them before. Mr. Allen had met Mr. Smiths’ father in 1865. Mr. Allen is to be commended for bringing new and good citizens into our County. Sam Sargent has gone over to Yreka on account of his brother-in-laws’ illness. Mr. and Mrs. George Hapgood spent several days with Mrs. Sam Sargent last week and then went over to their Nevada ranch. Although still on crutches, we were glad to see Walker Linville, able to be out in the glorious sunshine last Saturday. Walker was badly hurt and does not know yet just how his foot is going to be. Mr. Thomas Frawley is our again and walking around on crutches, which is better than we feared would be the result of so dangerous attack. We all rejoice in knowing that Mr. Frawley is out of danger. For over a week, Mr. and Mrs. Cornellius Murphy have been hovering over their little son, Carrol, who has been stricken with a dangerous attack of Spinal Meningitis. Doctor Gibson has very little hope of his recovery. Maurice Lamb and Mrs. Lamb, nee Orba Payne, have returned from their wedding trip, which they have extended over considerable sight-seeing events. They were most heartily greeted the evening of their return by a host of friends and relatives. Mr. Lamb when below combined business with pleasure and added another big car to their already full equipment. The firm of Lamb & Sons expect to run cars tot he Western Pacific this next summer on the Surprise Valley side ~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Family Researcher of "The Last Frontier" Modoc County, California --- Our outgoing mail is checked by ZoneAlarm AntiVirus.