THE NEW ERA, ALTURAS, MODOC COUNTY, CAL WEDNESDAY, JUNE 7, 1911 MORE WEDDING BELLS CHESTER GODFREY AND Mary MONROE MARRED IN ALTURAS Last Sunday evening, two popular young people of Alturas were joined in the holy bonds of matrimony, the ceremony being preformed by Rev. G. N. Gardner. The wedding took place at the home of the groom’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Godfrey, the happy couple being Chester Godfrey and Miss Mary Monroe. Only the immediate relatives were present to witness the pretty ceremony, being Mr. and Mrs. Godfrey and family and the bride’s mother, Mrs. J. J. Monroe and grandmother, Mrs. Pleasants of Willow Ranch and her brother, Nelson Monroe. The ceremony was performed shortly after nine o’clock in the evening and hardly had the impressive words been uttered, when the air was filled with the music of a sweet serenade by the High School Band and it was found that a large crowd of friends of the young couple were waiting at the door to tender their congratulations. The happy couple left on Monday’s train for a wedding trip to Santa Cruz and other points of interest to the lower part of the State and will be absent two or three weeks. Miss Mary Monroe was a high school student and was granted her diploma of graduation a short time ago, with high honors. She is the daughter of J. J. Monroe of Willows Ranch, formerly one of Modoc’s successful teachers. The groom is a young man of excellent habits and well liked by all who knows him. The happy young couple have a large circle of friends, who join in wishing them a long and prosperous voyage through life’s matrimonial sea. OLD PIONEER ANSWERS LAST CALL James Essex crossed the plains in 1867 and located in Oregon, where the family spent two years. In 1869, he went to Tehama County and in 1871, came to Modoc and located at Clover Swale, where he made his home and reared his family. On May 11, he was stricken with paralysis and passed away on the 24 of May at his home. The funeral services were conducted at the home on May 25th, at 3:00 P. M., Rev. Gardner officiating and the body laid to rest in the Clover Swale Cemetery. It is reported to be the largest funeral ever held at the Swale. An unusually large number of men were present, which showed the large circle of friends, which Mr. Essex had. Beside the many friends who mourn his loss, he is survived by a wife and four children, two sons and two daughters, Mrs. Luer J. Stewart and Hattie Essex, and Jesse and Phillip Essex, besides two brothers and one sister. We wish to assure the family of the tender sympathy of the many friends in this hour of sorrow and bereavement. G. N. Gardner LITTLE THINGS Married – At Bieber, Cal., May 25, 1911, Robert C. Brown of Fall River Mills and Miss Anna Clark of Big Valley, Justice of the Peace, G. S. Brown officiating. A license was issued a few days ago for the marriage of G. E. Flournoy of Likely and Mrs. Minnie M. Bannister and we are informed that the young couple were united in marriage one day last week. They have many friends who wish them happiness. John Walls, one of the old pioneers of Bidwell, was here the first of this week as a witness in the homestead contest of E. S. Kafader against the claim of Mrs. Sarah Joraschky, which came up for hearing Tuesday. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 14, 1911 LITTLE THINGS Mrs. L. J. Essex has filed application for probate of the estate of L. J. Essex, deceased. Invitations are out for the marriage of Mr. Francis O. Walls and Miss Bertie Maria Kemble, the date of the happy event being the 23rd of this month. County Treasurer S. W. Pepperdine and family will leave this week for Arizona, where he goes to seek relief from rheumatism, from which he has been suffering for several months past. His many friends hope he will speedily improve. Born – At Bieber June 2, 1911, to the wife of Bert C. Pratt, a daughter. Mrs. Mary Miller, a sister of the Dorris Bros. and Mrs. L. G. McDowell, is dangerously ill with spotted fever, caused by a tick bite and it is feared that she will not recover. Invitations are out for the marriage of Miss Jeanette Stewart to Mr. Samuel J. Chase, of Berkeley, which will be solemnized tomorrow evening. Miss Stewart is one of Alturas’ charming and popular young ladies and has many friends who wish the young couple happy and prosperous life. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 21, 1911 MR CHASE AND MISS STEWART UNITED IN MARRIAGE Last Thursday evening a pretty wedding was solemnized at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Stewart, which united the lives of Mr. Samuel J. Chase of Oakland and Miss Jeanette Stewart of this place. The wedding ceremony was performed by Rev. Crook in the presence of a very few friends. After congratulations from their friends, everyone was invited to the dining room to partake of a dainty supper that had been prepared and which everyone enjoyed. Mr. Chase is a young attorney of Oakland and is a young man of good habits and well liked by all who knows him and he has many friends in this part of the country. While Miss Stewart is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Stewart of this place and is a charming young lady well liked and respected by all. The happy couple left on Friday morning’s train for a short visit to Lake Tahoe, after which they will return to Oakland to make their home in that city. We join their many friends in wishing them all the happiness and prosperity of married life. LITTLE THINGS Mrs. Mary Miller, who has been dangerously ill from spotted fever, caused by a tick bite, is now slightly improved and it is thought she will recover. Mrs. Florence James, a sister of Mrs. French, arrived here from Adin last week, with her two children, on a visit. Mrs. E. G. Scammon, who had been visiting her, accompanied her here. Dr. H. T. Risdon, formerly a resident of Alturas, is here this week on a visit and his many friends were glad to greet him. He now has a fine home in Berkeley and says he likes his new location. His son, Harold, accompanied him as far as Termo. Mrs. J. P. Bowers last Thursday received a telegram stating that her brother, Thomas Fox, had been killed at Harrison Gulch, Shasta County, from being buried in a mine. The body was taken from the mine and carried to Redding. Mr. and Mrs. Bowers at once left in their automobile to attend the funeral. J. A. Yates accompanied them to drive the machine. Mrs. Bowers lost another brother, Jack Fox, from an accident in a mine at Tonopah about a year ago. (4:1) THREE MORE WEDDINGS Robert Lawson Weir of Davis Creek and Miss Fannie Tonningsen of Ontario, Oregon were married at Alturas last Wednesday, June 14th, 1911, Rev. I. C. Crook officiating. Mr. and Mrs. S. J. Dutton, of the Davis Creek hotel, were present as witnesses and that evening gave the young couple an elaborate wedding supper and reception at their hotel. Mr. Weir is general secretary of the Davis Creek Orchards Company and both he and his charming bride have many friends in Modoc, who wish them happiness and prosperity. S. M. Glass, of Long Valley and Miss Myrtle May Jones, a charming young lady of Lake City, came to Alturas last Wednesday, June 14th, 1911 and after visiting the county clerk, proceeded to the Baptist parsonage, where they were united for life by Rev. G. N. Gardner. We join their many friends in wishing that they may have a long and happy voyage over life’s stormy sea. Another pretty wedding will be solemnized this morning at ten o’clock at the Catholic Church, the bride and groom being Mr. Frank O. Walls and Miss Bertie M. Kemble, two popular young people of Alturas. This is the first time the Catholic Church building has been used for any ceremony and beautiful decorations have been arranged for the occasion. Father O’Malley of Reno will officiate and the choir will sing mass. We join the many friends of the young couple in wishing them happiness. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 28, 1911 FORMER HIGH SCHOOL TEACHER DEAD The people of Alturas were grieved to learn this week of the death of Miss Elizabeth Tyndall, a well-known teacher in the schools of this State and formerly teacher In the Modoc County High School. Her death occurred at Sacramento last Sunday, after a lingering illness and the remains were taken to Placerville, for interment in the family plot. She was for ten years Vice-Principal at the Colusa High School and was recognized as having much ability among the educators. While in Alturas, she made many friends who sincerely mourn her loss. (1:3) INDIAN KILLED Ben Modoc, an Indian who was employed cutting wood for the Gerig ranch in Grasshopper, was shot by other Indians last Friday, while in the at of cutting down a tree, in which he was being assisted by his wife. The officers at Susanville were immediately telephoned to and the Sheriff, Coroner, District Attorney and Dr. Dozier came out and arrested three Indians, Big Mike, Jerry Wilson and Albert Thomas. The evidence against the Indians seems to be pretty conclusive and it is likely they will have to answer for the crime. (1:4) MARRIED IN CEDARVILLE Two popular young people will be wedded this evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Bowers, the brides’ parents, near Cedarville, the happy couple being James W. Poore and Miss Carrie Bowers. The bride is numbered among Modoc’s successful teachers and also held the position of Stenographer in the Forestry Office in Alturas for two years. She is a charming young lady who wins friends wherever she goes. The groom held a position on the staff of Forest Rangers and is well liked by all who know him. Their many friends extend wishes for their happiness and prosperity. TWO JURY TRIALS Two jury trials were set yesterday by the Superior Court. Both are civil cases, the first one being Leventon vs. Rucker, which will be tried before a jury on July 10th, at 10 o’clock A. M. The second trial is that of J. v. Sapper vs. C. E. Corey, which will begin on July 17th, at 10 A. M. This is a suit for damages for injuries sustained by Mr. Sapper in a stage accident between here and Davis Creek sometime ago. LITTLE THINGS Mrs. Nora J. Street, of Cedarville, was here yesterday and was appointed administratrix of the estate of Sol Street, deceased. Mrs. L. J. Essex, of Clover Swale and son were in Superior Court yesterday and Mrs. Essex was appointed administratrix of the estate of L. J. Essex, deceased. Mr. and Mrs. George A. Duke returned last week from Batavis, Calif., where they spent the winter for the benefit of Mrs. Duke’s health. We are glad to learn that she returns greatly improved. Mrs. Rachel Dorris returned home last week from an extended visit in San Francisco, being called here by the illness of her daughter, Mrs. Miller, who is now improving and out of danger. J. V. Sapper returned a few days ago from a visit to his mines near Willow Ranch. He brought back some fine specimens of gold bearing quartz and it looks as though he has struck it rich. Walter Lorenzen of Day and Miss Ellen Bosworth, of McArthur, were married in Redding on June 12th, 1911. Mr. Lorenzen is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Lorenzen in Little Hot Spring, this county. James McAlpine, of the McAlpine Bros., returned here last week from Humboldt County, where he spent the winter. He informs us that the McAlpine Sawmill will soon be changed to a Shingle Mill and this will no doubt be a grand success, as there is a large demand for good shingles. Last Sunday, Warren Sloss had an accident with a firecracker that came near blinding him in one eye. He had tried to light a firecracker, which failed to go, so he blew on it to start it when it exploded in his eye making it very sore for a time, but we are pleased to say it will soon be alright. Harry L. Rader and family, of Willow Ranch, came to Alturas last Thursday, and next day left here for the lower part of the State to seek medical aid for their little two year old son, who is critically ill as a result of exposure while on the snowbound train of the N. C. O. during the blockade last February. The child has been given up by the local physicians and a change is now their only hope. ~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Family Researcher of "The Last Frontier" Modoc County, California --- Our outgoing mail is checked by ZoneAlarm AntiVirus.