THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 1936 MANY SUITS OF WINTER UNDIES ARE SOLD HERE Although the weather is fine for hunters, in many respects it looks as though it will cut into the budget that they have counted on for shells and other equipment. According to Ray Abrams, of the Denehy Co. Store, the largest sales that have been recorded here so far have been for winter underwear. Ray was around today trying to get some "dope" on the weather so he could determine whether to order woolen undies by the car load or just have a shipment come by truck. MR. AND MRS. LLOYD OGLE VISIT MODOC Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Ogle, proprietors of the Lakeview Hotel, passed through Modoc Sunday enroute home from Klamath Falls. Mrs. Ogle informed us that her daughter, Mrs. E. C. Coffman had just recently been awarded a judgement in a suit against a San Francisco apartment house. Mrs. Coffman received an injury to her leg in a fall on the sidewalk in front of the apartment house. She sued the department house proprietors for $22,000 damages and although judgement was granted in her favor, final settlement has not as yet been made. Mrs. Coffman resided in Surprise Valley for many years and at time of her Injury was visiting a daughter in San Francisco. CHARLIE WILSON TAKES OWN LIFE Charlie Wilson, well known in Surprise Valley, having been born and grown to manhood here, took his life last Monday afternoon in Sparks, Nevada. Wilson had been acting queerly for a few days and seemingly mentally deranged at the time when he stuck a 38-calibre pistol to his breast and pulled the trigger. Wilson had been living for a while with Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Jones at their auto camp in Sparks. Word of his death was telegrammed here and Mr. and Mrs. Harry Wilson and Mr. and Mrs. Al Baty, relatives of the deceased attended the services held in Reno yesterday morning. The body was interred in the Reno Cemetery. (1:2) CLYDE HILL IS BADLY HURT While driving a wagon for Robert McCulley last Thursday afternoon, Clyde Hill, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Hill, of this place, suffered a severe injury, which resulted in fracture of the skull. Clyde was driving under the guy wire on the derrick, when the Jacob-staff on the wagon caught on the wire that caused it to spring back. He attempted to loosen the staff and in doing so the staff came back and hit him in the head, in the left temple. The temple was completely caved in. Hill was brought to Cedarville where Dr. Kennedy administered first aid and then rushed the injured man to the hospital at Alturas. It was thought for a while that it would be impossible to get him to the hospital alive. He, however, rallied and from reports from his bedside we learn that he is slowly improving. J. P. Seminario and Ray Abrams took him to the Alturas Hospital. Miss Geraldine Wheeler, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Wheeler, of this place, wedded James Bair, businessman of Sacramento Saturday, September 5th. The wedding took place in Chico at the home of the groom’s parents. They immediately left for the Southern part of the State for a week honeymoon. Geraldine’s many friends’ here extends congratulations with best wishes for happiness and prosperity. LAKE CITY ITEMS To the many friends here of Mrs. Mildred Larrimore were deeply grieved to hear of her death at Alturas last Friday. Mrs. Larrimore was a sister of Minard Hanks of this place. to the loved ones, especially the little eleven-year old daughter, who has lost her dearest friend, her mother, our hearts go out in deepest sympathy. (2:7) Mr. and Mrs. Charles Catlin and family are visiting Mr. Catlin’s mother and sister, Mrs. Minard Hanks. Mrs. M. W. Jones is in the hospital, Alturas, suffering with an abscess. SCENES FROM THE CORNER John W. Franklin busy tearing a threshing machine apart to see if he can put it together again. Elder Griffith sentencing a man for life and never batting an eye. Fred Streif bawling over having a tooth pulled. Grover Wimer and Marion Stewart getting Main Street ready for grease. LOCAL ITEMS OF INTEREST TO ALL Pears and peaches are ripening in Surprise valley now. Born at the Bennett Mineral Springs, to Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Nolan a daughter. A. R. Johnstone, who is seriously ill at the county hospital, is reported in a serious condition and shows no improvement, we are sorry to hear. 52-POUND WATERMELON Clendon Franklin is displaying a fine 52-pound watermelon, which he raised this year. Too bad it matured too late to display at the fair, it would surely been a prizewinner. Mrs. W. E. Hill has been quite ill and has gone to San Francisco to consult Dr. Moffitt. Arch Johnstone has been seriously ill in the general hospital, Alturas for the past three weeks. ALTURAS LOCALS Robert Stewart was badly hurt while riding a bronco. The horse threw his head up and broke Roberts’ nose and cheekbone. Lyle F. Reiter and Mabel Ellen Swanson were married by Justice of the Peace, W. E. Armstrong Tuesday. Both parties are from Los Angeles. Declaration of Intention to marry was filed in the office of the County Clerk by Cleo C. Tartar and Aurelit L. O’Dette, both of San Francisco. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 1936 TWO HUNTERS DIE IN MODOC C. C. Beckman, a deer hunter of Hanford suffered an attack of gastritis while hunting in the Modoc forests this week and was taken immediately to the general hospital where he passed away. Harvey Kink, a rancher of Stockton was found dead in his automobile near timbered Mountain. The dead men were taken to the lower country the next day. (1:2) YOUTH SUFFERS SEVERE BURNS A Stockton youth, Arthur Basso, suffered severe burns Thursday morning at the George Campbell ranch in Jess Valley. Basso and five other boys were camped in a cabin when a gasoline stove exploded at 3 a. m., as they were preparing for the day’s hunt. All of the youths got outside, but Basso then entered the cabin to rescue the guns. All of the boys clothing was destroyed, including their wallets. They estimated their loss at approximately $600. After wiring for additional funds to re-cloth themselves the boys returned to their homes in the Sacramento Valley. HUNTER SHOOTS SELF WITH 30-30 E. M. White of Pomona shot himself near Hackamore Wednesday of last week. He was crawling through some underbrush when his gun was discharged hitting him in the left foot. He was given first aid at the general hospital in Alturas. C. C. Buckman, a hunter of Hanford, has also been quite ill at the county general hospital. WOMAN FOUND DEAD IN CABIN Romaine Nichols, 39, of Alturas, was found dead in her home Saturday. She died of natural causes and her funeral was held Sunday in the Alturas cemetery. Mrs. Nichols had resided in Modoc County for many years and was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Holmes. Her father was an employee at one time of the old N. C. O. railroad. She also leaves two brothers, Farley Holmes of Alturas and Don Holmes of Chiliquin. (1:6) HURRYING MAN DELAYS TRAIN IN NEVADA TOWN Allan Sickler, of this place, was in a hurry to catch a train at Reno the other night. He was in so much of a hurry, he jumped out of his car after parking It on Commercial Row, in Reno and ran to the Southern Pacific depot in his stocking feet, carrying his shoes and two suitcases. He was heading for Washington D. C. on business and when the train arrived in Sparks he telegraphed a Reno automobile company to pick up his car and hold it until his return. In the meantime, bystanders had been attracted by his hurried, shoeless race to the train and notified Reno officers. Officers went to Commercial row, found the car steaming hot from the hurried drive to Reno from here and suspected a possible car theft. The officers returned to their station, found the owner of the car through California authorities, had the train held at Sparks while they talked with Sickler. He gave a satisfactory explanation of his actions and proceeded on his way East – with his shoes on by this time. He said he had removed his shoes because he was "just hot in the feet". The car was taken from the police station where it had been driven from its parking place and now is safe - and cooled down – in a Reno garage, waiting its owners return from his hurried trip. HUNTER IS SLAIN BY PARTNER J. L. McLaurin, 41, of 1707 West 85th Street, Los Angeles was fatally wounded last Thursday afternoon in Weed Canyon near Crowder Flat. He was killed by a member of his own hunting party, Barney Kleopher of San Pedro. He was mistaken for a deer and shot at a distance of 60 feet. The injured man was taken to the ranger station at Crowder Flat and first aid was administered. He died a few minutes later. McLaurin was shot in the left side of his abdomen. An inquest was summoned by Coroner J. F. Kerr and the jury was then taken to the scene of the accident. McLaurin was accompanied on the hunting trip by his wife who was in a state of collapse at the time the body was shipped to the southern city. The dead man has hunted in Modoc County for several years and has many friends here. Among those who have hunted with him on former trips is Bob Smith, County Clerk, who states that he was an expert woodsman and was noted for his good sportsmanship. (1:6) NEWS NOTES FROM NEW PINE CREEK Fred H. Briggs, our old pioneer citizen, passed away at Lakeview, one day last week. Word was not received here of his death by his old time friends in time to attend the funeral. He has been in ill health for sometime on account of the infirmities of old age. He spent several years in Oregon and California, where he has many old time friends. (2:3) The good old Stork was pretty active last week. He specialized in baby girls. He delivered a 6-lb, 10-oz baby girl to Mr. and Mrs. John Thompson on Thursday, the 17th. We saw Papa Thompson shortly afterwards; he did not say a word about the new arrival, but we noticed he had his chest thrown out farther than usual and stepping high with a broad smile. On Wednesday, the 16th, the Stork left a 7-pound girl to Mr. and Mrs. Carroll Funk. We have not seen Papa Carroll. On Friday, the 18th, the "old boy" left an 8-pound girl for Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Wallace. Papa Joe was at New Pine Creek that day from Bly, where the Wallaces’ live; this make three girls and one boy; we kind a think that Joe would rather that the Stork had left him a boy, but the girl is welcome. Never mind, Joe even if your wife has the majority – now your turn will come when you get three son-in-laws. Laying all aside, the writer joins friends in extending congratulations to all three families and may their new arrivals be a blessing to all three homes. LAKE CITY ITEMS William A. Odbert was taken to Reno last week for medical treatment. We understand Mr. Odbert was suffering from a form of kidney trouble. We hope to hear of his recovery soon. Dale, the youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Steward, was rushed to a hospital at Reno last week. While playing at school, Dale was struck in the eye supposedly by a grasshopper. While painful no alarm was felt until an infection set in. He was immediately taken to Dr. Kennedy, who advised him to be taken to Reno. At this writing it is feared he may lose his eye. Mr. and Mrs. Glen Coughran are rejoicing over the birth of a wee baby girl at the Lakeview hospital Sunday. Congratulations! Last Thursday some of the hunters struck a heifer belonging to Dave Baty, crippling her so badly she had to be killed. Mr. Baty has been very unfortunate here recently, this being the third animal killed for him by cars. SCENE FROM THE CORNER Lots of red shirts and hats, all sorts of cars and camping equipment. "Buster" Carter with a badly torn red shirt. Marion Steward frantically waving a red flag at traffic over his freshly oiled road. Ida Hanks stepping out with her new boyfriend, "Chocolate". C. J. V. gnawing his nails on the Corner. The village blacksmith making iron bands, supposedly for some of the local hunters who got their first deer. Everyone resting after the "showers" but getting ready to go again. Geraldine Garrett trying to look sweet sixteen and never been – ahum! EAGLE SNAPS Morris Rosendahl had the misfortune of having his car jump from the road into a near by ditch. Lewis Cockrell has to ride horse back for a while as his car is being repaired at the Eagleville Garage. LOCAL ITEMS OF INTEREST TO ALL Jesse Strottes is employed in a Barber Shop at San Diego. Mr. and Mrs. Randall Bush, recently newlyweds were given a charivari in Cedarville Saturday night. Harry Ward, local supervisor, is in San Francisco at the present time for medical attention. Friends will be interested to hear of the marriage Saturday of Miss Laura Jane Skillman to Mr. Ben Pectin. The young couple will make their home in Albany. Martin Lafitirogoryan is now a United States citizen being the only one of several applicants for naturalization papers to be accepted yesterday at the County seat. Mr. and Mrs. John Reynolds of Fort Bidwell were in Cedarville Sunday visiting with friends. Jim Hill is not eating any pickles….. and maybe not much of anything at all acid… for Jim has a case of the mumps. Mrs. Bird Summers is here from the bay region visiting with her father, Charles Chambers, of this place, who is in poor health. Philipe Yrzogue of Alturas suffered severe cuts and bruises last weekend when the car he was driving failed to negotiate a turn on the Alturas-Lakeview road about 14 miles north of Alturas. He was treated at the general hospital and his injuries were said not to be of a serious nature. The many friends of Edith Barry of Lakeview will be saddened to learn of her untimely death. Miss Barry was killed enroute to Eugene when the car in which she was riding collided with a telephone post. She was returning to college as a senior when the accident occurred. (4:6) A Lieutenant in the CCC was fatally wounded near Lakeview this week. It seems as though two hunters had killed a deer. While they were engaged dressing the animal, they heard a noise coming up over a hill. One of the hunters picked up a gun and fired hitting the Lieutenant in the abdomen. While riding after cattle last Monday afternoon, W. E. Hill on his saddle horse attempted to turn a bull and riding his horse in front of the animal, the bull came on and struck Ed in the leg with his horns causing a very painful laceration. The wound bled so profusely that it was necessary to put on a tourniquet on before he could be brought to town for medical attention. ~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Family Researcher of "The Last Frontier" Modoc County, California --- Our outgoing mail is checked by ZoneAlarm AntiVirus.