Herald & News Klamath Falls, Oregon January 25, 1965 Hosie Merritt, 66, died here January 23, 1965. Survivors include her husband, Sankey Merritt, Modoc Point, Ore; daughters, Mary Sheppard, Modoc Point, Ore; Darlene Davis and Jettie Jean Heim, both of Klamath Falls; also 11 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild. Funeral services will be held from the Chiloquin Assembly of God Church Tuesday, January 26 at 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Concluding services and vault interment will be in the Wilson Cemetery. _________________________________________________________________ Is your PC infected? Get a FREE online computer virus scan from McAfee® Security. http://clinic.mcafee.com/clinic/ibuy/campaign.asp?cid=3963

Herald & News Klamath Falls, Oregon October 28, 1974 Linda Lorea Merritt, 31, died at Warm Springs, Ore, October 23, 1974. Survivors include her son, Keylargo Merritt, Redding, Calif., brother, Knowlton Merritt, this city; aunts, Mary Sheppard and Jettie Collins, both of Chiloquin, Ore. Funeral services will be held at the Assembly of God Church in Chiloquin on Wednesday, October 30, 1974, at 11 a.m. with concluding services and vault interment in the Wilson Cemetery. _________________________________________________________________ Express yourself instantly with MSN Messenger! Download today - it's FREE! hthttp://messenger.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200471ave/direct/01/

Klamath News Klamath Falls, Oregon February 24, 1927 Betty Jean Tupper, aged 4 months, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Tupper of Chiloquin, passed away at 4:30 o'clock Wednesday morning following an illness of several days. In addition to her parents she is survived by one sister, Josephine; and two brothers, Darby and Randolph. Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the residence in the Williamson River district. Interment will be in the Hill Cemetery. Klamath News Klamath Falls, Oregon February 25, 1927 Funeral services for Betty Jean Tupper will be held from the family residence in Williamson River District this afternoon at 1 o'clock, with the Reverend Poindexter officiating. Commitment and interment will follow in the Hill Cemetery. _________________________________________________________________ Is your PC infected? Get a FREE online computer virus scan from McAfee® Security. http://clinic.mcafee.com/clinic/ibuy/campaign.asp?cid=3963

Klamath Falls, Oregon February 19, 1931 After an illness of 10 days duration, Mrs. Irene Schonchin Duffy, the beloved wife of Watson T. Duffy, entered into rest at an early hour Thursday morning. Mrs. Duffy was a native of this county and was aged 55 years when called. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Esther Wilson and Mrs. Edna George; and four sons, Frederick Schonchin, Edson, Dolson and Marvin Duffy, all of Beatty. The remains are in the new drawing room of the Klamath Funeral Home where friends may call until Friday at 10 a.m., when the remains will be taken to the Beatty Methodist Church, where funeral services will be held Sunday afternoon at 2 p.m. Interment will be made in the Mosenkasket Cemetery. _________________________________________________________________ Express yourself instantly with MSN Messenger! Download today - it's FREE! hthttp://messenger.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200471ave/direct/01/

Herald & News Klamath Falls, Oregon December 1944 ROSEMARY JACKSON MERRITT Rosemary Jackson Merritt, a lifetime resident of Klamath County passed away at her sister's home in Chiloquin, Ore., Wednesday, December 20, 1944. The deceased was a native of Klamath County and was age 19 years and 24 days when called. She is survived by her husband, Knowlton Merritt, now with the U.S. Army in the South Pacific; a son, Knowlton, Jr., and a daughter Linda Lorree; three sisters, Sadie James, Pearl Ray and Beulah Ferris, all of Chiloquin. There are also several nieces and 6 nephews surviving. The remains rest in Ward's Klamath Funeral Home, 925 High Street, Klamath Falls, Oregon, where friends may call. Funeral arrangements will be announced later. +++++++++++++++++ The funeral services for the late Rosemary Jackson Merritt, who passed away at Chiloquin, Oregon on Wednesday, December 20, 1944, will take place from the Methodist Church at Williamson River, Oregon, on Saturday, December 23, 1944, at 2 p.m., the Rev. Harley Zeller officiating. The commitment service and interment will follow in the family plot in the Hill Cemetery. Friends are respectfully invited to attend. Ward's Klamath Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. _________________________________________________________________ Express yourself instantly with MSN Messenger! Download today - it's FREE! http://messenger.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200471ave/direct/01/

Herald & News Klamath Falls, Oregon March 27, 1972 Randall Randolph Tupper, 47, died near Beatty, Oregon, about March 16, 1972. Survivors include: cousins, Marie Norris, Mary Jackson, Willard Hall, Avery Charles, Russell White and Leona Hoover, city; Inez Lang, Chiloquin; nephew, James H. Tupper, Yachats, Ore. Funeral services will be held from the Chapel of Ward's Klamath Funeral Home Thursday, March 30 at 1 p.m. Concluding services and vault interment will be in the Hill Cemetery. _________________________________________________________________ Check out Election 2004 for up-to-date election news, plus voter tools and more! http://special.msn.com/msn/election2004.armx

SURPRISE VALLEY RECORD – CEDARVILLE, MODOC COUNTY, CAL. WEDNESDAY JUNE 6, 1923 Dr. J. McCosh Smith, well known throughout Modoc County, died near Los Angeles several days ago and his remains were taken East to his old home for interment. His many friends here regret to hear of his death. CARD OF THANKS – We desire to extend our sincere thanks to the people of Surprise Valley for favors conferred during their late misfortune in the death of our brother Alexander Stevens. Mrs. A. Gibson Howard Stevens Last week a man by the name of John Thompson was taken ill while shearing sheep at San Creek and after remaining in camp for several days he was brought here for medical treatment, when the doctor found that he was afflicted with a malignant case of typhoid fever, which resulted in his death last Friday. His sister, Mrs. Wells arrived here Friday evening and left Sunday left with his remains for Redding where they will be interred. Mr. and Mrs. Gillette, of San Rafael, are visiting Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Hussa, of this place this week. Mrs. Gillette is a sister of Mrs. Hussa. DEATH OF A. H. STEVENS Last week we unintentionally omitted to mention the sudden death of Alexander H. Stevens, which occurred at Duck Lake on the 23rd of May, his death being due to heart disease. He had not been feeling well, and evidently got up early and started to go out of the tent in which he was sleeping and dropped dead at the entrance. He had resided here from boyhood up and leaves to mourn his loss, three sisters, Mrs. A. Gibson, of Alturas, Mrs. Ellen Vaughn, of Oakland, Mrs. Maude Abramsky, of Los Angeles and two brothers, Everett Stevens, of Washington and Howard Stevens of Eagleville, to whom the Record, with other friends extends sincere sympathy in their affliction. Glenn Ward and wife and little daughter were down from Fort Bidwell Sunday. The Rechsteiner well is now down 815 feet and showing an improved condition for oil. Dr. Kennedy was called to the Spalding home on the west side of Cedar Pass last Monday night, to attend Mrs. Spalding. Dr. Kennedy and family moved into their new home this week. The Dr. recently purchased the Sharp residence west of the Surprise Valley bank. WEDNESDAY JUNE 13, 1923 Born – Near Lake City, Cal., June 12, 1923, to Mr. and Mrs. Wm Stephens, a 9-LB son. Born – Near Lake City, Cal., June 8, 1923 to Mr. and Mrs. Wm Hawse, a daughter Harold Miller of Westwood was here last week on a visit to his parents, and reports times lively at the big lumber city. C. F. Brown and family, formerly of the valley and later on of Joseph Creek, have located at Orland, where they expect to make their future home. WEDNESDAY JUNE 20, 1923 Sheriff John Sharp arrested a couple of bootleggers at Likely last Saturday and landed them in the Hotel de Sharp at Alturas and on Monday last they were brought before Judge Wm Thompson who fined them $500 each. They were from Colusa County and gave their names of Lane and McConnell. Sheriff Sharp has got the bootleggers guessing. STOLE AN AUTO Some one broke out the big glass in Denehy’s store door, at the entrance to the Grocery Department, last Sunday night, but he was unable to miss anything that had been taken from his large stock. Some one, also, on the same night broke the lock of the gasoline pump at the Park Garage and took out about fifteen gallons of gas. It is thought that the acts of burglary were committed by some one fleeing from justice and after obtaining a supply lit out for parts unknown. Later – Sheriff Woodcock of Lakeview followed the party supposed to be the perpetrators of the above act to Gerlach, where he arrested and brought him back accompanied by his wife and five children. He had stolen the auto at Lakeview and was planning to get out of the country. A BRUTAL MURDER This community was shocked last Monday when the report was flashed around that Frank D. Gooch had been murdered, and on investigation, it was found that the report was true and that he had met death at the hands of Claude Coonse. It seems that Coonse was owing Gooch some money, and last Monday forenoon the latter went to the Turner Ranch, where Coonse was working, to collect the money due him and an argument arose and Coonse knocked Gooch over onto the teeth of a hay buck, face down, and then jumped on the prostrate man, catching him by the head or shoulders, and literally beat his face into a pulp, breaking the jaw bones and all the bones in the face, causing death in a few minutes. Acting on the advise of parties, Coonse came to town and gave himself up to Constable Boston and was later taken to jail at Alturas by Sheriff Sharp. The above are the facts as near as we can get them. There were no witnesses to the horrible tragedy except the little nine-year old son of Mr. Gooch, who had accompanied his father on the trip that ended in his death. An inquest was held by Deputy Coroner Pengelly, of Alturas and the verdict of the jury was that Frank D. Gooch came to his death from a fractured skull inflicted by Claude Coonse. The funeral was held Monday afternoon from the M. E. Church, the services being conducted by Re. Joseph Miller. The church was crowded with relatives and friends who came to pay their last tribute of respect to the murdered man, and the remains were followed to their last resting-place in the Cedarville Cemetery by the large number assembled. Frank Dwight Gooch was born at Reno, Nevada, December 24, 1876, and came with his parents to Surprise Valley two years later. He was married to Katie E. Davidson, January 26, 1907. To this union were born six children, Emma, Clyde, William, Frankie, Catherine, and Delbert, all of whom live to mourn his loss, as also does his father, O. S. Gooch, and two sister, Mrs. Gladys Wentzell and Mrs. Belva Sevier, and two brothers, Guy and Roy Gooch of this place. He united with the Methodist church in 1907 and of which he has been an active member ever since. He died June 16, 1923, at the age of 47 years, 5 months and 8 days. The act of savage brutality that ended the life of Frank Gooch has cast a mantle of gloom over the entire community and the heartfelt sympathy of all go out tot he sadly bereaved wife and little children, and to the sorrowing relatives. As this is a case to be determined by the courts the Record refrains from any comment at this time. Rev. U. L. Walker has resigned his pastorate of the M. E. Church here on account of ill health and left last Sunday for Dunsmuir, accompanied by his wife. Mrs. T. H. Johnstone is reported quite sick this week. Martin Anderson, who has been seriously ill for the past month is improving slowly. Ray Hill who has been suffering the past week with blood poisoning in his hands, is reported some better. Born – At St. Joseph’s hospital at Stockton, Cal., May 26, 1923, to Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Craig (nee Miss Elma Johnson), a daughter District Attorney Laird and Court Reporter, May L. Yates were over from Alturas Saturday and Monday on matters pertaining to the murder of Frank Gooch. A Basque was brought in from the Duck Lake section last week suffering from tick fever. He is under the care of Dr. Kennedy, and is doing well. WEDNESDAY JUNE 17, 1923 SPLENDID OIL INDICATION The well on Jake Rechsteiner’s place northeast of town, has been bored to a depth of 835 feet, and was going thru oil sand when drilling was stopped by the caving in of the well. An attempt was made to drive the casing down but failed and work on the well has been discontinued for a short time, but will be resumed as soon as some three-inch casing can be brought in. The well shows all the indications of oil. Small particles of oil can be seen on the surface of the water, and the application of a lighted match to the top of a bucket of water causes a flash of light that consumes the myriad’s of bubbles on the water. In fact, it has been pronounced a splendid indication for oil, and the only thing to do is to demonstrate the fact by going on down. ________________________________ Please reply to: Billie Reynolds r3346@dcsi.net ________________________________________________________________ The best thing to hit the Internet in years - Juno SpeedBand! Surf the Web up to FIVE TIMES FASTER! Only $14.95/ month - visit www.juno.com to sign up today!

SURPRISE VALLEY RECORD – CEDARVILLE, MODOC COUNTY, CAL. WEDNESDAY MAY 2, 1923 FORT BIDWELL NEWS Mr. F. Hickerson, of Warner Valley, was a visitor last week. He has charge of a big ranch in the valley. His many friends were glad to see him. The Indians of the village were stirred up over malicious reports regarding the death of the young Indian boy, who died recently. Better counsel prevailed, and the Red Men are now reported easier. It looked squally for a time, and it was feared trouble might come. Miss Kate Connelly is reported very ill, and she with her brother were taken below a few days ago. Under direction of Fred Ash, Supervisor, the road to Warner Valley in being fenced. Mr. Bucher, way-man, is giving needed places a coat of gravel. Eddie Schadler and wife are proud parents of a newborn daughter. Mr. McManus and family have moved to their ranch on the Eastside. Mr. Matthews and family now occupy their new home at Cowhead. REPORTS FROM WARNER VALLEY A big supply of water in all the streams and lakes. Our electricity has gone once more. The last operator grew tired of his job and stopped the plant. It is a place for some good man out of a job. The spring gardens are going in, tho some delay from cool April and its showers. SHORT SQUIBS Sheriff Woodcock, of Lakeview was here last week. He reported that he had investigated the alleged finding of part of a man rolled up in a cowhide near Adel and found that there was nothing to it. How the rumor got started is a mystery. A band of sixty-seven Jersey cows, under the direction of Harry Mayfield, were driven to Alturas last week, where they were loaded on the cars and taken to Lakeview. The cows were purchased from the Patterson Bros. The people of Lakeview are realizing the many benefits of the dairy industry, and are preparing to go into it on a large scale, and desiring to get stock free from tuberculosis, they naturally came to Surprise, a free area, for them. John Hopes, Charles Wilson and Charley Vansickle left last week for San Francisco to answer to the charge of bootlegging before the Federal Court. S. O. Cressler arrived here from San Francisco yesterday and reports an improvement in health. He will go out to his guano ranch this week and may spend the summer there. Mrs. Jos. Miller was reported quite ill last week. She is now at Dr. Coates’ Sanitarium, undergoing treatment. WEDNESDAY MAY 9, 1923 FORT BIDWELL NEWS Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Allenwood arrived home from the South last week. They opened Hotel Bidwell for business at once. Jas. Baty departed for the South Monday. The County Surveyor Cline is here from Alturas, doing some work on the Cowhead road and the Fandango grade. Mrs. Kinz and son departed for Alturas, where they will await the completion of the work of the Doctor here at Bidwell. Adam Rogers has installed an up-to-date filling plant. His old one was practically injured some months ago by vandals. S. O. Cressler left here with Wm Rinehart for his large ranch in Guano Valley, were he expects to spend the summer. Mrs. Annie Largent left last Friday to represent Cedar Rebekah Lodge at the Grand Assembly, which convened at San Francisco yesterday. Mrs. F. E. Bush was reported quite ill last Monday, but is now improved, we are glad to state. Everybody owning a fishhook and line are whipping the streams these days for the elusive trout – and some mighty fine colds have been caught. Born – Near Cedarville, Cal., May 9, 1923, to Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Pratt, a son, weights 11 1/2 pounds. It looks as though J. R. Wilson is going to have a little village of his own, as he purchased two houses recently and moved them on the east end of his Main St. property. WEDNESDAY MAY 16, 1923 From the Alturas New Era of last week we learn that the entire road from Alturas has been declared a Forest Highway and will be maintained as a national forest Road. This is indeed good news for the people of Surprise, as it not only means a good road from Alturas here, but will also be the first link in the Lassen Highway from Alturas to Winnemucca. This in connection with the road, the contract for which has already been let, to be built 24 miles northeast of Winnemucca, to Kane Springs, will form the east and west link of the Lassen highway and this all the year round route will be completed as soon as possible. The Lassen Highway has had many hard knocks by the lower country people, but the more it is investigated the more it is seen that it is the only logical route for tourists traveling east and west. Rev. and Mrs. Walker returned recently from a short vacation spent at Dunsmuir and we are glad to hear that Mr. Walker is somewhat improved in health. Cal Kennedy and wife and Judge Hayes and Jack Hayes autoed over to Elko, Nevada last week and report a pleasant trip. The Judge says they traveled over “some” road some of the time over in Nevada. FORT BIDWELL NEWS Several changes occur in the Indian School this year. School closes June 8th. Many will stay for six weeks’ term, all not passing grade. Spring flowers are slowly appearing in the hills. The wild plum blossoms are now at their best. The air is full of sweet perfume. Much water is coming down the canyon, which insures the hay crop for the ranches. Ed Huffman, who was one of the first to volunteer from this valley in the late war, accompanied by a Mr. Ross, arrived here from Crescent City last week and renewed old acquaintances. Frank Choppin and son were up from Eagleville yesterday after cement, which will be used in the Eagleville Cemetery. E. B. Smalls and wife returned home last week from Berkeley, where they spent the winter. E. B. looks fine and their many friends are glad to see them home again. Phillip Cumiskey, at one time conducted the Bidwell News, is now in the real estate business at Fall River Mills. Fall River Valley is a splendid place for investment. Cal Kennedy and wife, who have been visiting Judge Hayes and family for several days left last Sunday for Sacramento, where Mr. Kennedy has purchased a general merchandise store, which he takes charge of today. We wish them prosperity in their new home. WEDNESDAY MAY 23, 1923 FORT BIDWELL NEWS Mrs. A. C. Lowell, a former resident is now visiting her son Chester. Phillip Trout has the contract for rebuilding the home of Mr. Ward, recently destroyed by fire. Elsie Kober came home from Oakland at the urgent need of her mother who is seriously ill. Lawrence Fee, son of E. J. Fee, arrived home from college. He has been attending the agricultural courses there. J. Smith and wife of Reno are visiting the family of Frank Smith. Miss Rhoda Steele left Monday for her home at Adin, where she will spend part of her vacation. She expects to attend the Berkeley Summer session. Mrs. Emma Crowley was bitten on the leg by a dog several days ago, but has recovered from the wound inflicted, and as the dog seems to be perfectly normal and had been vaccinated, there is no fear of the rabies. FROM LAKE CITY Mr. George Wimer, a citizen of many years’ residence of Lake City passed to the Great Beyond Sunday morning. Mr. Wimer’s health has been poor for several months the dreadful Bright’s Disease that preyed on the time worn body was beyond control of humane instrumentality. He leaves a host of friends and relatives to mourn his loss. The body was laid to rest in the Lake City cemetery Monday morning, the funeral being conducted under the auspices of the Woodmen of the World, for the last great sleep. We are taught in the great Book of Truth, and by daily observation that man is born to die. The casket and the grave speaks to us of man’s latter end in language that cannot by misunderstood. However, unheeded it may be, youth in its harmlessness and comparative innocence, and manhood with its wonted vigor and pride of strength are not more exempt than the decrepit and tottering age, from the fixed laws of being. The truth is inscribed in the great volume of Nature on its every page, the beautiful and sublime which the handiwork of the Creator displays on our every side fearfully associates the unerring certainty of the end of all things. Day after day, we are called upon to follow our fellow creatures to the grave. But from the house of mourning, we go forth to mingle in the crowded world, heedless of the precarious tenure of life and the certainty of the end to which all flesh is rapidly tending. The living of today, become the dead of tomorrow. We appear and disappear from the stage of action as waves meet and part on the troubled sea. He whose lips now utter these warnings will in turn be still in the embrace of death, for in the providence of God none escape. Mr. and Mrs. San Lester are here visiting their daughter Mrs. Sid Street. Mrs. Davie Grove of Eagleville was taken quite ill yesterday. Dr. Kennedy reports her resting easily this morning. WEDNESDAY MAY 30, 1923 OBITUARY George W. Wimer was born in Keokuk County, Iowa, March 25, 1859, and died at Lake City, May 20, 1923, aged 64 years 1 month and 24 days, after an illness of several months. When three years of age he crossed the plains with his parents by ox team, making their home at Truckee Meadows, Nevada. In 1864, he came to Surprise Valley and endured all the hardships and privations of the pioneers. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. W. E. Heard, assisted by the Woodmen of the World, of which he had been an active member for twenty-three years. He leaves to mourn his loss a wife and two children, Grover Wimer of Lake City and Mrs. Everett Hill of Cedarville, also two brothers and three sisters. J. A. Wimer of Lake City, W. A. Wimer of San Francisco, Mrs. M. J. Humphrey and Mrs. Wm Wilson of Reno, and Mrs. C. S. Tomas of Briceland, Cal. he was a member of the Baptist Church of Lake City. We all mourn the loss that has come to us but we have consolation in the fact that in the resurrection morning, if faithful, we will be able to meet him. CAR OF THANKS We extend our deepest gratitude to those who so kindly assisted us during the illness and death of our beloved husband and father. Mrs. George Wimer Grover Wimer Mrs. Everett Hill M. J. Anderson has been quiet seriously ill during the past ten days but at this writing his condition seems to be slightly improved. ________________________________ Please reply to: Billie Reynolds r3346@dcsi.net ________________________________________________________________ The best thing to hit the Internet in years - Juno SpeedBand! Surf the Web up to FIVE TIMES FASTER! Only $14.95/ month - visit www.juno.com to sign up today!

SURPRISE VALLEY RECORD – CEDARVILLE, MODOC COUNTY, CAL. WEDNESDAY MARCH 7, 1923 LAKE CITY NEWS Mr. Harry Ward’s house was burned last Saturday at noon. The cause of the fire was from a defective flue. The fire started upstairs while the family was eating dinner and it had gained such headway before it was discovered that it could not be stopped and in a very short time, the house was in ashes. Mr. Ward own the place known as the old Shartel place. Elder W. A. Heard returned home last Saturday, having been away holding meetings at different places. He commenced a series of meetings at Lake City, Sunday evening and will continue for an indefinite period of time. Everybody is invited to be present at the meetings so come and bring someone with you. Mr. Jas Cloud has renting Jeddy Brown’s place, east of Lake City and will move there in the near future and Mr. Brown will move to Lake City and Harry Hawkins will move to the Old Hotchkiss place, now occupied by Mr. Cloud and we also understand, Frank Bowers and Wiley Jones have bought the Porter heard ranch, east of Lake City. Mr. and Mrs. Porter Heard returned home last week, after spending the winter in Imperial Valley. Mr. Heard said he had not missed a day’s work while gone. We think it would be a good plan to send some more of our town’s people to a warmer climate. Born – At Fort Bidwell, Cal., February 23, 1923, to the wife of Morris Bucher, a son Born – At Fort Bidwell, Cal., February 23, 1923, to the wife of Thomas R. Wentzell, a son Born – Near Cedarville, Cal., February 27, 1923, to Mr. and Mrs. George Wood, (nee Miss Uintah Caldwell), a son Judge S. C. Hayes of this place informed us that last Monday he received a letter from Virginia, informing him of the death of his brother, which occurred on February 20th at the advanced age of 85 years. The many friends of Harry Ward and family, who lives between Lake City and Bidwell, deeply regret to learn of the destruction by fire of their beautiful home. Last Saturday the fire originating from a defective flue, completely destroyed the building, which was insured for $2200. Some furniture of the lower floor was saved, but all on the second floor was burned. WEDNESDAY MARCH 14, 1923 A baby boy was born to Mr. and Mrs. Samuel B. Strief, of Lake City, last Thursday. The little one lived only a few hours. (March 8, 1923) Orvis Decious and family arrived here this week and will occupy the Strotts residence north of the Record office. Mr. Decious has been with the N.C.O. Railroad Co., for the past two years as manager at Willow Ranch, and will represent the N.C.O. Railroad in Surprise Valley as Freight and Passenger Agent. He is trustworthy and well qualified for the position, and as the Company is aiming to give the best possible service to the people, and by discussing transportation matters with Mr. Decious important information can be gleaned. BIDWELL NEWS Fred Ash is attending a meeting of Supervisors at Sacramento this past week. Orvis Decious agent for N.C.O. is visiting a few days here with his brother, Charles Decious. A general gathering of friends of Mr. Ward took place Sunday afternoon to replenish their recent loss of household goods. The valley turned out in this endeavor. Principal Shorer, of the Modoc Union High School at Alturas was last week requested to tender his resignation, which he immediately did and left for the lower country. If any of the reports about him are true, he should by debarred from teaching School, or associating with decent people. WEDNESDAY MARCH 21, 1923 Born – Near Cedarville, Cal., March 16, 1923, to the wife of John Conklin, a son Louis Spalding lost his cream separator and the house in which it was in, by fire a few nights ago. The origin of the fire is a mystery. W. H. Hussa has just completed a new slaughter house on his farm, which will be an added convenience to his business and enable him to take the best of care of all meat to be used in the Cedarville Meat Market. It is reported that both Mr. and Mrs. Lorenzo DeForest, residents of this place, have suffered a mental collapse, and are being cared for by their relatives. It is a sad condition of affairs and it is to be hoped that their misfortune is only temporary. CARD OF THANKS – We wish to thank our neighbors who assisted us at the time our home was destroyed by fire, also the people of Surprise Valley who have been so generous. We feel we could not have been placed among more sympathizing or generous friends. Words are too small to express our thanks. H. G. Ward and family D. L. Shirk, one of the pioneer settlers of this northern country and Nevada arrived here from Berkeley last week on a short business trip, returning yesterday. He informed us that the report that Jeff Mabrier was insane, and being shot were untrue, and that he saw Jeff last week and he was getting along nicely, and was a most exemplary prisoner. WEDNESDAY MARCH 28, 1923 BIT BY RABID CAT Earl Hobbs, employed at the ranch of Wm Miller, near Canby, had quite an experience on Thursday of last week with a big house cat. The circumstances as detailed by Dr. Coppedge leads to the conclusion that the cat had rabies. Mr. Hobbs went to the house for dinner, when the cat sprang upon him and bit him in the leg. Then climbing up his trousers seized him by the hand and inflicted quite a wound. After biting Mr. Hobbs in the hand, the cat sprang out thru the door and disappeared. Thinking nothing of the incident, save that the cat probably was cross about something. Mr. Hobbs went about his business. In the evening when he returned to the house, a search was made for the cat and it was found dead in the barn. Then it was he got busy. He cut the head of the cat off and left Friday morning for Reno and Berkeley, as it is almost a certainty that the cat was made. The incident should warn citizens in every part of the county to watch closely their pets, both dogs and cats. Dr. Coppedge informs us that he received advises from Berkeley that the cat that bit Earl Hobbs, at the Will Miller place at Clover Swale had the rabies. Therefore, Mr. Hobbs rightly concluded that the animal had rabies and lost no time in reaching the hospital and taking the Pasteur treatment. The incident should warn citizens anew of the danger lurking in their pets. The cat had doubtless been bitten either by a rabid coyote, dog or cat, and besides the expense of the trip to the hospital, Mr. Hobbs had he not acted promptly on his suspicions would probably have died a horrible death. A SAD TRAGEDY Lodi, March 22, 1923 – Before the eyes of his three children, Roy Harper, 45, wealthy Lookout, Modoc County, cattleman, killed his wife, Mildred, in his suite in the Lodi hotel today, and then put an end to his own life. Harper used a large pocketknife nearly severing the woman’s head from her body, and slashing his own wrists and throat. Harper and his family arrived at Lodi last evening by automobile from Salinas. They engaged two rooms in hotel. Early this morning, Mrs. Harper arose and dresses the children, Muriel, 12; Geraldine, 10; and Robert, 8. Returning to her own room, her husband attacked her with the knife in his hand as she entered the door. Her screams attracted the children, and the eldest, Muriel, ran into the hall, screaming for help. The murder and suicide is held to be the out come of a sudden attack of insanity, the result of a fall several months ago. The above is a statement of the tragic end of Roy Harper and wife, who were well known residents of Adin, and their many friends deeply regret to hear of the awful tragedy that ended the lives of two highly respected people. CALIFORNIA QUAIL – The quails are the smallest of the Partridge family. There are about 50 or 60 species of the American quails and differ in habit from all the Old World forms in perching upon trees. The Virginian quail, Bobwhite and the California quail have been introduced into England as game birds. Born – At Lakeview, Oregon, March 24th, 1923, to Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Ward, of Bidwell, a daughter Mrs. Jacques Weber is reported seriously ill at Merced, and Mrs. Fred Wallace and Mrs. Marguerite Peterson left yesterday for her bedside. The case of Dyke vs Coonse was settled by arbitration some days ago, Thos Sizer, James Patterson and Mode Page being the arbitrators. (Coonse was charge with killing animal not his) M. E. Normile was up from his ranch last Monday, the first time for a good many moons. He says that he has been doing his own cooking during the winter, but we don’t believe it, as he is too fat and looks too healthy. ________________________________ Please reply to: Billie Reynolds r3346@dcsi.net ________________________________________________________________ The best thing to hit the Internet in years - Juno SpeedBand! Surf the Web up to FIVE TIMES FASTER! Only $14.95/ month - visit www.juno.com to sign up today!

SURPRISE VALLEY RECORD – CEDARVILLE, MODOC COUNTY, CAL. WEDNESDAY APRIL 4, 1923 MRS. WEBER PASSED AWAY Died – At Modesto, Cal., March 29, 1923, Mrs. Jacques Weber, aged 72 years, wife of Jacques Weber and mother of Mrs. Richard Tatum, of Reno, Nevada, Mrs. Mary Martin, of Modesto, Cal., Mrs. Annie Pierce and Mrs. Gary Williams, of Likely, Cal., Mrs. Jane Wallace, of this place and Mrs. Marguerite Peterson, of Fort Bidwell, and one son, Paul Weber of Modesto. She was one of the early pioneers of this place, where she has many friends who regret her death. The record extends sympathy to the bereaved family. A telegram was received last week by the Hotel Surprise that Mrs. E. L. McDaniels was dying at Los Angeles. She recently under went a surgical operation at that place, and was reported to be getting along nicely until the message brought the sad news to her many friends here who are anxiously waiting for further tidings but as none have been received since then it is presumed that she is still living and all are hoping that she is better. John Van Riper, of near Eagleville, suffered a mental collapse last week and was sent to the Asylum at Napa. Dr. Kennedy was called to Bidwell Monday to attend Mrs. Roy Baty, who is critically ill with hemorrhage of the lungs. Her many friends here deeply regret to hear of her illness. Mrs. R. C. Dorris, one of the pioneer residents of Alturas, passed away at Berkeley last Friday. Mrs. J. B. Estes, another pioneer is reported in a critical condition from appendicitis, at the Lakeview hospital. George Parman returned last week from the Agnews Asylum, to which, Mrs. Nettie DeForest was committed some days ago. States that he believes that she will soon recover. Her husband, Lorenzo DeForest was taken charge of by his brothers in Honey Lake Valley. WEDNESDAY APRIL 11, 1923 DEATH OF MRS. McDANIELS The many friends here of Mrs. E. L. McDaniels were shocked when the sad news of her death reached here last Thursday. She passed away at Los Angeles that morning after an illness of several months. Some weeks ago she underwent a surgical operation and was said to be recovering nicely when a change came for the worse and death ensued. She was a woman of fine traits of character, which made warm friends with those whom she came in contact and they were many, for she was owner of and conducted the Hotel Surprise here for the past several years. She leaves to mourn her loss her husband, Perry McDaniels, to whom the sincere sympathy of many friends is extended in his sad bereavement. Born – At Sacramento, Cal., March 31, 1923, to Mr. and Mrs. Everett Wilson, a son. The little son of Mr. and Mrs. Emmett Powers, of Eagleville, fell and broke his arm yesterday. Mrs. Fred Wallace, of this place, and Mrs. Marguerite Peterson of Bidwell, returned last week from Modesto, where they went to attend the funeral of their mother, Mrs. Weber. Jacques Weber accompanied them home and will remain here for a time. WEDNESDAY APRIL 25, 1923 Miss Muriel Wilson, who has been quite ill during the past week, is now improving, we are glad to hear. Wm Evarts, who formerly resided here, arrived here from the south last Friday for a week’s visit. He has accepted a position with the Crescent Creamery at Reno and will leave for that place next Sunday. A GRUESOME FIND William Miller, of Warner Valley brought in a somewhat gruesome story last Monday offending portions of the remains of a man wrapped up in a cowhide. It seems the Old Jacobs had rented a house somewhere neat Adel, and moved into it and detecting the odor of decayed flesh commenced searching for the cause. He noticed in one corner of the cellar that the flies and ants congregated at one place and on examining found part of a cowhide sticking up, and on removing the earth and unrolling the hide, he found part of the remains of a man. The body had been severed from the shoulders down the spine and stomach, the work evidently having been done with an axe. The part, or half, containing the head was missing and could not be found. Mr. Jacobs packed the remains in a box and started for Lakeview with them, and on reaching Adel, he went into the store to purchase a pair of gloves, and when he came out to his car, he found some one had removed the box containing the remains and were nowhere to be found – somebody had made away with them. That a foul murder has been committed, there is no doubt, and the mystery surrounding it is yet unsolved. It is stated that a hide buyer with considerable money, deposited $5000 in one of the Lakeview banks sometime in the winter and went to Warner to purchase hides, since which time nothing has been heard from him and it is thought that possibly it was he that had been murdered. FORT BIDWELL NEWS Raymond Brown, a young Indian died last week. Young Brown was a pupil at the U. S. Indian School here. Ed McConnaughy and son Robert have returned from a several months’ visit at Oakland. The family welcomed them home. Mr. and Mrs. Vernon, of the U. S. Service are leaving for the south. Mrs. Vernon has already gone, and Mr. Vernon will go at the end of the school term. Perry McDaniels arrived home from Los Angeles last Friday. Misses Daisy and Della Stiner, Percy Harris, Fulton Heard and George Stiner were visitors at Alturas last week. All parties were at the Courthouse and what business was transacted will leave you to guess as two of the parties looked very happy when they were back on this side, we are informed. ________________________________ Please reply to: Billie Reynolds r3346@dcsi.net ________________________________________________________________ The best thing to hit the Internet in years - Juno SpeedBand! Surf the Web up to FIVE TIMES FASTER! Only $14.95/ month - visit www.juno.com to sign up today!

SURPRISE VALLEY RECORD – CEDARVILLE, MODOC COUNTY, CAL. WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 7, 1923 Wiley Allen in formed us that his brother Grover is over in London, England, where he is now engaged in the garage business and is doing well. He ordered the Record sent to him there. Mrs. J. R. Polander, one of the old and highly esteemed residents of Lake City passed away last Wednesday night, leaving a husband and several children to mourn her loss, and to whom the Record extends sympathy in their sorrow. We expect to publish her obituary as soon as it is obtainable. WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 14, 1923 Last Sunday and Monday were the most disagreeable of the season, the wind was blowing a gale and snow flying in all directions, which will make travel over the mountains difficult. The ground in the valley is covered from four to six inches deep with snow and this storm bids fair to be the heaviest of the season. Mrs. Dorton, mother of C. M. Dorton, of Eagleville, died last Tuesday. No particulars have been received. Mrs. Fred Wallace returned last week from Fresno, where she went to visit her mother, Mrs. Jacques Weber, who has been ill but is now better. The New Era says that a report is current that Jeff Mabrier, formerly of this place, serving a long prison term from this county had become violently insane and in an effort to restrain him, it was necessary to shoot him to save life. If the report be true it is a sad ending of a life that otherwise might have been a useful one. CARD OF THANKS We desire to thank each and everyone, of our many friends who helped and comforted us during the illness and death of our loving mother and wife. We want to express our appreciation to the people of Cedarville for their help and especially to Mrs. Robinson and each member of the choir alike, for rendering so sweetly the songs, which were our mother’s choice. We thank the dear friends who gave the beautiful floral offerings, which further expressed their love toward mother and us all. Mr. Joseph R. Polander Mr. and Mrs. Chas Vaughn Mr. and Mrs. Ollie Cramton Mr. and Mrs. Grover Wimer Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Polander DEATH OF MRS. J. R. POLANDER Mrs. J. R. Polander, of Lake City, passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Grover Wimer, January 31st, at five o’clock p.m. She had been in ill health for the past five years. She had traveled, and made her home in Arizona, at the St. Helena Sanitarium for several months and later bought a beautiful home in Chico, Calif. Mr. and Mrs. Polander made that their home for the short period of three months. Mrs. Polander not improving any in health decided to return to her home in Lake City, being home only a month when she fell asleep. Her remains were interred in the Lake City Cemetery, February 3rd, at 2:30 p.m. She lies resting by the side of her baby boy. The funeral was well attended by many friends, Bro. Burtis Ritz speaking the words of comfort and pointing all to the Giver of all good and perfect gifts. Mrs. Polander, was a mother and a friend to all with whom she came in contact and was loved by all who knew her. She was a Christian mother so weep not. “A Christian mother, above all others can deeply implant and faithfully cherish the seeds of Truth in the young and tender heart. The mother moulds the life, character and destiny of man. Every stage and phase of life is touched and influenced by her. Infancy, childhood and manhood and old age center alike in her. She is both the morning and evening star of life. The angel spirit of the home.” OBITUARY Margaret Vetura Polander was born in Pike Co., Illinois, March 5, 1860 and fell asleep in Jesus at Lake City, Calif., January 31st, 1923, age 62 years, 10 months and 26 days. In 1864 at the age of four years, she crossed the plains with her parents by ox team, the family locating near Cottage Grove, Ore. June 5, 1979, Miss Waggoner was united in marriage to Joseph R. Polander. To this union were born eight children. Four of whom are sleeping awaiting the call of the “Life giver.” The family moved to Modoc Co., Eagleville in the spring of 1884. Living there for over twenty years moved to Lake City. The husband and wife were baptized and united with Seventh Day Adventist Church in the year 1916. Sister Polander passed away rejoicing in the faith and the power of the Holy Spirit was upon her. The husband, Joseph R. Polander and four children survive her: Wesley E. Polander, Clara E. Vaughn, Ollie O. Cramton, Margaret J. Wimer. Twelve grand children, three sisters, two brothers and a host of friends mourn her departure. Mrs. Mary Perry has been quite ill during the past week. WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 21, 1923 Monroe Dorton was absent the latter part of the week on account of the death of his aunt, Mrs. Ed. Dorton, of Eagleville, We are informed that Bert Simson of Eagleville has sold his place south of Eagleville and purchased the old John Eytser property near Eagleville paying sixteen thousand dollars for it. The little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Conner has been very ill the past week threatened with pneumonia, also the little son of Mr. and Mrs. A. R. Johnstone has been quite ill the past week, both are improving we are glad to say. WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 28, 1923 Thos Gloster, for years a resident of this valley, but now of Alturas, came over last week and was shaking hands with his many friends over here and made us a pleasant visit. STANLEY HEADS WELFARE WORK AT HUTCHINSON MILL Leon R. Stanley, of Palermo, has been named by General Manager R. F. Pray, of the Hutchinson Lumber Co., Chief of Insurance, Employment and General Welfare. Stanley is experienced in this line of work, having been six years employed by the Red River Lumber Company at Westwood as insurance expert, employer of labor and welfare Superintendent. – Oroville Register HIGH SCHOOL NOTES Dorothy Miller was awarded the forty word Bronze Medal in Typewriting in the monthly test under International Contest Rules. It was presented to her at the close of the Thursday afternoon program. Harry Rinehart returned last week from Berkeley where he had been taking the Pasteur treatment, having worked with an animal that died from the rabies. The news of the death of John B. Lindemenn at Santa Rosa was received last Saturday. He was an old time resident of this valley, and his many friends regret to learn of his passing. Mrs. W. G. Rea was bitten by a cat yesterday. The animal came up to her and she pushed it away with her foot, it came again and was again pushed away when it sprang at her and bit her on the leg and then decamped. The cat returned and is now in a box, and while it is not thought that it has the rabies, the case is being closely watched for any symptoms. ________________________________ Please reply to: Billie Reynolds r3346@dcsi.net ________________________________________________________________ The best thing to hit the Internet in years - Juno SpeedBand! Surf the Web up to FIVE TIMES FASTER! Only $14.95/ month - visit www.juno.com to sign up today!

SURPRISE VALLEY RECORD – CEDARVILLE, MODOC COUNTY, CAL. WEDNESDAY JANUARY 3, 1923 RETIRING OFFICERS Next Monday, Mrs. Nettie Harris retires from the office of School Superintendent of Modoc. For the past twelve years she has filled that office and discharged the duties in a highly efficient manner. In fact it can be truthfully said that she was the best Superintendent that Modoc ever had and the best wishes of her many friends follow her wherever she may cast her lines. John C. Sharp will retire from the Supervisor-ship of 2nd district, but will assume the more responsible duties of Sheriff of Modoc County. While Supervisor, he was untiring in his efforts to develop the best interests of his district and the county, and as he made an efficient Supervisor, we have no hesitancy in predicting that he will serve the people efficiently as Sheriff. Ira Cannon retires from the Supervisor-ship of District no. Five. He has filled that office for twenty years in a most satisfactory manner, and leaves behind him a record that has no regret to mar it. George T. Cline goes out of the office of Supervisor of the First District and assumes the duties of County Surveyor. His best efforts were put forth while occupying that office and his conduct has proven him to be honest, fair and impartial, and the business of the surveyors’ office will no doubt be conducted in a like manner. Mrs. Worthie Benner and little son, Winston, left last Friday for Marysville, where she will join her husband who is employed. The electric current here is still on the “blink.” Some days ago the big transformer burned out and four smaller ones were assembled to take its place and since then we only get lights and power at nighttime. A large transformer has been ordered and will arrive here in two or three weeks, when it is to be hoped that the regular schedule will be resumed. Born – At Fort Bidwell, Cal., Dec. 29, 1922, to the wife of Roy Hanks, a daughter. Mr. and Mrs. l. E. McCulley and little daughter, Luella left last Wednesday for San Francisco, where they will visit for a time. Richard Stimers returned from Oakland last Friday where he has been on account of his health. He is feeling fine now. Last week, W. H. Hussa purchased the interest of Lossie Hays in the Surprise Valley Meat Market, and will hereafter conduct that well known place of business, and will continue, as heretofore, to furnish the public with the best of meats. WEDNESDAY JANUARY 10, 1923 WESTWOOD ITEMS Lauren Adams returned several days ago from Cedarville where he had been visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. G. Adams, for a week. Ray Abrams and Gerald Johnson left last week for El Centro, Ca., to assume positions with the Arrowhead Creamery Co. Slim Christiansen, a well known Cedarville boy arrived here several days ago to assume a position in the warehouse. LAKE CITY ITEMS Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Polander returned from Chico Tuesday of last week, where they have been staying on account of Mrs. Polander’s health, but as she did not improve, they returned and she is now improving. Mrs. I. N. Jacobs was stricken with paralysis last week and at this time, she is some better but in critical condition. George Wimer is quite ill with high blood pressure. He is staying with his daughter, Mrs. Everett Hill. Mrs. Lossie Hays has been quite ill during the past week but is reported as some better now. Miss Mary Wortman and Jake Addington were married at the home of the bride’s parents, near Cedarville, Cal., On December 29th, 1922. Ed Ghrist came near meeting with a serious accident. Last Friday, while working with a storage battery with a blowtorch, the gas exploded and covered his face, but luckily, none got into his eyes. First aid treatment was immediately applied and he is now all right. WEDNESDAY JANUARY 17, 1923 Mrs. I. N. Jacobs, one of the pioneer ladies of this valley, died at her home in Lake City last week from paralysis. She leaves aged husband and several children to mourn her death. She was aged about 76 years. We expect to publish her obituary next week. DIES SUDDENLY Henry Simson, familiarly known as “Hank” died suddenly at his home here last evening. About seven o’clock his neighbors were aroused by hearing several shots fired at his house, and Jesse Stiner and Mr. Sevier went to his house and found him lying on the floor. He had fired the shots to attract attention, as he was alone at the time. Dr. Kennedy was hastily summoned, and while it was seen that Mr. Simson was a very sick man, he was cheerful and seemed to have no thought of dying, but suddenly the end came, death resulting from heart trouble. He had not been in good health for years, but was around as usual yesterday, with but little thought of his early passing. He leaves to mourn his death a wife and five daughters, Mrs. Lena Atkinson, Mrs. Viola Cramton, Mrs. June Harris, Mrs. Orville Hughes and Bernice Simson, and three sons, Charley, Bert and Alfred Simson, to whom their many friends extends sympathy in their bereavement. Last Wednesday night a shock of earthquake was felt here but no damage was done. Dr. Kennedy operated on Oliver Cramton last Monday, removing his tonsils, and he is getting along fine. Arthur Harris and wife left last week for the lower county, where they will spend the balance of the winter. Mrs. Lyle Stimers underwent an operation for appendicitis at Dr. Coates’ Sanitarium last Monday and is reported to be doing well. We are informed that there are several cases of scarlet fever in one of the Peterson families at Fort Bidwell. We did not learn which family, and sincerely hope that the cases will be mild and that they will not spread. Word was received here last week of the death in Oakland, December 12, 1922, of Mrs. Anna Stough, formerly a resident of Modoc County, She living on the Cedarville Mountain between Cedarville and Alturas for many years. She was aged 80 years, and leaves to mourn her loss, two daughters, Mrs. Fred Lunsford, of Alturas and Mrs. Staler, of Oakland, at whose home she passed away. Also a sister, Mrs. E. B. Smalls and a brother Jake Weber, of Cedarville. WEDNESDAY JANUARY 31, 1923 DEATH OF MRS. I. N. JACOBS On Tuesday morning, January 9th, 1923, the sad message came that death had taken from our midst in Lake City, the beloved wife of Isaac Newton Jacobs. Many will remember Mrs. Jacobs as one of the oldest pioneer ladies of the valley, aged 74 years, 2 months and 12 days. Julia Etta Wimer was born in the state of Iowa in 1848 and was married to Isaac Newton Jacobs, near Lake City, April 30th, 1866. To this union was born nine children, of whom two passed away in infancy. The ones left to mourn the loss of the loved one is an aged husband, Newton Jacobs; four sons, Oliver, William S., Victor S., and Lester L. Jacobs and three daughters, Lydia V. Tonningsen, Bertie H. Wheeler, Lula E. Messner and a large number of kindred and friends. She was a member of the Baptist church of Lake City, uniting with the Church in 1885. The funeral was held at the Church, Elder Darst conducting the services, reading from the chapter 14 of the Gospel of St. John. The body was laid to rest in the Lake City cemetery, to await the resurrection morning. To the ones who feel the loss of the best friend, when Jesus knew that His hours was come that he should depart out of this world unto the Father, having loved His own which were in the world he loved them unto the end. Mothers influenced us ere life began for us in the world and she influences us all thru our earthly pilgrimage and when she goes to Heaven, she is still a ministering spirit to us. Sad, yet how sweet is the memory of mother love. Hearts that were homes of silent prayer, calm brow made holy by the Light that fell upon a beautiful face up turned to God. A voice like that of the angels when they whispered of the King in the bowers of H----- and her hands of healing on our beds of pain. Soft was mother’s tread – she shut the doors gently; she called us in the evening and her tone had the falling inflections that we too infrequently hear today. She listened sympathetically to our mixed story of the teacher’s injustice and the school chums sneers when rankled bitterly within us, not when mother exercised her gracious ministry we were at peace with all the world and playmates and all and said: “Now I lay me down to sleep” and kissed by mother drifted out into the land of pleasant dreams. Mothers love us not by fits and starts but as the Polar Star points to the north or as the angels adore, many waters cannot quench mother love, my child, neither could the flames of the pit may it, for it is unalloyed gold and if you take the wings of the morning and make our messenger the living lightening of God, you could never find the boundaries of your mother’s love for Love is Lord of death. Mrs. Forest Perry was operated on at the Dr. Coates’ Sanitarium, last week for appendicitis, and is getting along nicely, we understand. ________________________________ Please reply to: Billie Reynolds r3346@dcsi.net ________________________________________________________________ The best thing to hit the Internet in years - Juno SpeedBand! Surf the Web up to FIVE TIMES FASTER! Only $14.95/ month - visit www.juno.com to sign up today!

remember when somehow something unsubscribed me from the Klamath list a couple weeks ago....well I have been forwarding all the stuff you send me to the list but it is not coming through to me like it did before....it is coming from Sandy Pratt and the subject is Klamath Rootsweb and then the name of whoever follows rootsweb...have you been getting them and are they coming through right? i will copy and paste below so you can see the address...... the inbox looks like this : Sandy Pratt [Klamath,Or] Jennie Lawvor (Lawver) Clint... Aug 6 5KB then the address stuff on the actual email looks like this: From : Sandy Pratt <ydnasyaknamffoc@hotmail.com> Reply-To : ORKLAMAT-L@rootsweb.com Sent : Friday, August 6, 2004 4:26 PM To : ORKLAMAT-L@rootsweb.com Subject : [Klamath,Or] Jennie Lawvor (Lawver) Clinton/Amanda Cowen is that how it has always been or is it different...are they coming to you okay _________________________________________________________________ Don’t just search. Find. Check out the new MSN Search! http://search.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200636ave/direct/01/

Herald & News April 24, 1929 OLD MEMORIES OF EARLY DAYS RECALLED AS OLDEST KLAMATH, MODOC MEET AGAIN When Mr. and Mrs. Clyde James recently took Amanda Cowen from Chiloquin to visit Jennie Clinton at her Williamson River cabin, the affair was not only a reunion of two old friends but also a meeting of the oldest living Klamath Indian and the only surviving member of the band of Modocs exiled to Quapaw Reservation, Oklahoma, in 1873. Klamath Amanda and Modoc "Aunt Jennie" had not had a good pow-wow for many years and a mixture of Klamath and Modoc talk flew fast for more than an hour. Like girls the world over they could not agree on which is the younger. Each is somewhere between 93 and 100 and both women remember well the Modoc War and Aunt Jennie's uncle, Captain Jack. Amanda and Jennie are the adopted grandmothers of the sixth and seventh grades of Riverside elementary school in Klamath Falls. Amanda is wearing shoes and galoshes presented to her last year by the children. This spring both women were given cashmere shawls. Amanda has always refused to pose for a picture, but when told it was for her Riverside children she gladly consented. James Young, Riverside coach and seventh grade teacher, was the photographer. With Amanda Cowen on the visit with Aunt Jennie were Mr. and Mrs. Clyde James and children, Patty, Viola and Clyde Jr., Mr. and Mrs. James Young and children, Norma, Neoma and Nancy; and Florence Pielke, Riverside sixth grade teacher. ++++++++++++++++ 1934 Mrs. Jennie Clinton, aged Modoc Indian, whose Indian name is Stimitchuas, lives at Williamson River on the Reservation. She does not know exactly how old she is, but she was born at Tule Lake, was brought to the reservation in 1869, and in 1873 was taken to the Indian Reservation, in Oklahoma. She returned to stay here in 1918. She does beautiful beadwork, but leaves the basketry to the few remaining members of the tribe. The finest baskets, she says, were made by Elvira Blow who is now over 100 years old and was a grown woman with children when Jennie was a girl. But Elvira is now too old and blind to continue her baskets. Jennie is a niece of Captain Jack and remembers well the days of the Modoc War. She and several other girls were sent out to pick up good cartridges dropped by the soldiers. +++++++++++ April 3, 1922 Trial of suit for divorce in the case of Jennie against Daniel Clinton took place this afternoon. _________________________________________________________________ Don’t just search. Find. Check out the new MSN Search! http://search.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200636ave/direct/01/

SURPRISE VALLEY RECORD – CEDARVILLE, MODOC COUNTY, CAL. WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 4, 1922 Earl Benner is of the lucky hunters as Sunday he brought in a big buck. A. J. Hickerson of Bidwell is visiting in Cedarville this week, the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Grant Adams. Mrs. Alex Weilmunster and Mrs. A. P. Norton were visitors from Long Valley yesterday. Born – At Portola, Cal., Sept. 12, 1922, to Rev. and Mrs. Herchel D. Harkins, a daughter. HEART IN RIGHT SPOT A certain Cedarvillian called upon his doctor the other day and said, “Say, doctor, you didn’t make out a birth report for my last baby.” The doctor relied, “Oh, there’s plenty of time.” The customer then said, “See here, doctor, don’t neglect this matter, because I don’t want my license revoked.” Born – At Davis Creek, Cal., Sept. 15, 1922, to Mr. and Mrs. Henry Harrington, a son J. O. Sessions, one of the pioneer and prominent citizens of Reno, passed away suddenly last week at the age of 72 years. Billy Stephens, of Fort Bidwell was seriously injured last Sunday by being thrown from a horse. Last reports stated that he had not recovered consciousness. Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Allenwood have leased the Bidwell hotel, at Bidwell, to Mr. and Mrs. McClane, of Willow Ranch, and expect to leave here this week for Merced County, where they will spend the winter. A. L. Page arrived here from Yuba County last Sunday and will remain for a time. He says Canada is a greatly over rated placed and does not compare with Surprise Valley. Mrs. Ledford has purchased the ice cream and confectionery business of Street and Wylie and will hereafter conduct the same and will also continue the bakery business, where good bread and pastries can always be obtained. Harry Wood, formerly of this place, underwent a surgical operation at the Westwood hospital in which his left leg was amputated, at the hip. It was amputated above the knee some months ago. He is getting along as well as could be expected and his many friends here hope to hear of his recovery. Nally Willey and wife, Mrs. McDaniels and Wm Fenwick returned last week from a pleasant auto trip to Crater Lake and Klamath Falls and report having a splendid time. Regarding our statement in last week’s Record of Billy, we want to say that we erred, because we were shown a photo of him while he was in the act of surrounding a big plate of fried chicken and other accompaniments of a feast, and DID have his hat with him, and also went us one better by having a coat on. Just what’s happened, we don’t know. The little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Benner has been seriously ill the past week, but the little one is now reported to be out of danger. WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 11, 1922 Mrs. James Heryford left last week for Santa Rosa, where she goes to visit her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John B. Lindemenn. The two latter are remembered by many old time friends here, being pioneer settlers of this valley. DEATH OF NORMAN WINDER Norman Winder, well known in this section, died at Gardnerville, last Friday night, September 15th, 1922, following an illness extending over many months. Last winter, while employed at American Falt, deceased had the misfortune to freeze one of his feet. Shortly after the accident, her returned to Gardnerville for treatment and a month or so later underwent and operation at which time his leg was amputated. His recovery was slow and after being able to be about town on crutches, he went to San Francisco, remaining there a month or so. He returned to Gardnerville, but a month before his death went to Reno where he remained until last Thursday. Friday morning he was taken suddenly ill on the street and twelve hours later the end came. Deceased was a native of England and was 54 years of age. He came to this valley some eight years ago from Surprise Valley, Cal., and engaged in carpenter work in this section. He was of extremely quiet disposition and made many friends here. The funeral was conducted Sunday afternoon by Carson Valley Lodge, Free and Accepted Masons, of which he was a member in good standing. He was also a member of Artemesia Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star. Interment took place in Garden cemetery. – Gardnerville Record. Josie Allenwood expects to go to Oroville this week to take electrical treatments from a doctor there. We hope he will be benefited. Born – In Cedarville, Cal., Oct. 6, 1922, to Mr. and Mrs. Lossie Hays, a daughter Born – Near Cedarville, Cal., Oct. 7, 1922, to Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Stanberry, a son. Born – At Dr. Coates’ Sanitarium in Cedarville, Cal., Oct. 8, 1922, to Mr. and Mrs. George Herman Connard, a daughter. Mr. and Mrs. Wm Rinehart and S. O. Cressler came in from Guano last Sunday and took back a large lot of supplies for winter use on the ranch. Wm Ballard and LaRue Kerr came over from Alturas Monday afternoon and took back the remains of Chester Kerr, who died here Sunday night. The trial of Claude Coonse, charged with killing cattle not his own, came off last week before the Superior Court at Alturas and the jury rendered a verdict of not guilty, and the case was dismissed. Chester Kerr died here last Sunday night at the home of his brother, Frank Kerr. The young man had been ill for some months, suffering from tuberculosis, which caused his death. The body was taken to Alturas Monday for interment. Dr. E. F. Auble and Miss Cornell came over from Alturas last week on matter pertaining to the Red Cross, and at a meeting held by the members it was decided to continue the Red Cross organization in this county, with headquarters at Alturas. WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 18, 1922 S. T. Kistler arrived here last week on a visit to his daughter, Mrs. W. A. Johnstone and family. Born – At Alturas, Cal., Oct. 11, 1922, to Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Grove, a son – Jack Russell Grove. Mr. and Mrs. Andy Kenyon and daughter, Louise returned last Friday from a visit to Chico. Thos Cummins, brother of Charles Cummins of this place, arrived here last week from Woodland and is renewing old acquaintances. Reese Hawkins and wife and Clarence Rinehart and wife and child of Lakeview were here last Saturday, the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Adam Rinehart. They are well known here and their friends were glad to see them again. WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 25, 1922 G. A. Head came in contact with an ax and a woodpile a few days ago, and the prize he carries around look like the battle scared fields of Belgium. If men will persist in taking over women’s’ work they needn’t expect any sympathy. Mrs. L. A. Wheeler and daughter, Miss Lavelle left last Saturday for San Francisco where they go to consult a specialist about some dental treatment for Miss Lavelle. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Miller are the proud parents of a baby boy, born at the Westwood Hospital, October 9th. The kiddie and mother are doing well – Westwood Sugar Pine. Mrs. Dora Benner and son arrived here some days ago from Idaho on a visit to her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Dyke. Died – In Cedarville, Cal., Oct. 20th, 1922, the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Harrington. The Records extends deepest sympathy to the bereaved parents. ________________________________ Please reply to: Billie Reynolds r3346@dcsi.net ________________________________________________________________ The best thing to hit the Internet in years - Juno SpeedBand! Surf the Web up to FIVE TIMES FASTER! Only $14.95/ month - visit www.juno.com to sign up today!

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Can any one be of assistance? Billie ----- Original Message ----- From: Trudy Vaughan To: m1o8d7o4c@rh2o.com Sent: Wednesday, August 04, 2004 9:57 AM Subject: White Horse Trudy Vaughan 8/4/04 coyotefox@charter.net I am requesting any information on White Horse (or Whitehorse). This was a camp along the Burlington Northern Railroad during the late 1920s-possibly late 40-50s. County road 93 or 95? ended at Whitehorse. I am looking for information on when the post office was established and discontinued, how large of a camp this was, was it related to railroad logging, or just a maintenance camp for Burlington Northern, and any other information on the camp you may have. If you can help me out here, it would be greatly appreciated, if you have articles, what is the cost to copy and send, or fax. Thank you so much, Trudy Vaughan, Coyote & Fox Enterprises, Archaeological Consultant.

Klamath Falls, Oregon April 18, 1945 Jessie and Rachel Robbins were here from Corvallis where they are attending college, to visit their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Hi Robbins. +++++++ Sprague River, Oregon Jessie Robbins is at home with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Hi Robbins after attending Washington State College at Pullman, Wash., the past school year. ++++++ May 7, 1923 Marriage License Hiram Robbins and Winnie Jackson, Indians, both of Yainax. ++++++ February 28, 1945 Sprague River, Oregon Jessie Robbins, a student, spent a few days here with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Hi Robbins. ++++++ Evening Herald June 6, 1927 Hi Robbins car and a machine driven by Rose Huff, Sprague River, crashed on the Forest Lumber Company Road; result, mashed fenders. ++++++ March 14, 1936 The mail route from Chiloquin to Yamsay must be open to traffic again for Hi Robbins, mail carrier, brought his saddle horse home and turned him out to graze. Hi could travel only a short distance with the car so he had to load the mail onto the horse and pack in to the post office at Yamsey. ++++++ Chiloquin Review Chiloquin, Oregon February 19, 1942 Hi Robbins is moving his cattle from the Rice Ranch next to the Lee Corbell ranch on Sprague River to his own ranch near the town of Sprague River. The drive began Wednesday morning. ++++++ September 21, 1945 The bunk house at the ranch home of Mr. and Mrs. Hi Robbins was partially destroyed by fire on August 3. Equipment from the Bly logging camp was rushed to the scene and the blaze was brought under control. ++++++ Herald & News June 9, 1968 Hiram Richard Robbins, 64, died in Portland, Ore., June 7, 1968. Survivors include his daughter, Mrs. Rachel Tupper, Sprague River; 9 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held from the Chapel of Ward's Klamath Funeral Home on Tuesday, June 11, at 1 p.m. Concluding services and interment will be in the Chief Schonchin Cemetery. _________________________________________________________________ Discover the best of the best at MSN Luxury Living. http://lexus.msn.com/

SURPRISE VALLEY RECORD- CEDARVILLE, MODOC COUNTY, CAL. WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 6, 1922 Married – At Alturas, Cal., at the Baptist Parsonage, September 2, 1922, Miss Ethel Powers, of Eagleville, and Verne Linvide [Linville], of Alturas. The newly weds are highly esteemed young people and the Record, along with a large number of warm friends, tender congratulations to them and wish them unbounded happiness and prosperity as they travel through life. Miss Elma Johnson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Johnson formerly of this place and a graduate of Surprise Valley Union High School, and has been occupying a position with the red River Lumber Company at Westwood, was married August 28th to Daniel Craig. Her many friends wish the newly wedded couple all the happiness possible. Last Thursday evening about nine o’clock, Everett R. Wilson, for many years a resident of this valley and vicinity, died after a brief illness, at the age of 81 years. He was a man of exemplary habits and well liked by every one who knew him. He leaves two sons, Charles and Everett, to mourn his death, and the sympathy of their many friends is extended to them in their bereavement. A. M. Stanley, who played the “devil” role in the record office about eighteen years ago, accompanied by his wife and daughter, Miss Melmoth, arrived here last Saturday, on a visit to the Record family and renewing acquaintances with old time friends. He is Executive Secretary of the Napa County farm Bureau and publisher of a farm magazine at Napa City, and looks as though he was getting three “squares” per day. He is actively interested in farm and Dairy work, and says what we need up here is organization and co-operation to bring about a prosperous condition. The hills were full of hunters last Sunday, but we understand that many of them were unsuccessful in bagging the deer. However, one automobile came through town with three large buck heads adorning their car, George Wood and Dr. Hunsaker were the lucky ones. John Christen, of Alturas, came over Sunday to take back his wife and children, who spent the past week on the Smalls’ ranch with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Smalls. WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 13, 1922 NOT A NECESSITY The Teachers’ Institute decided last week that Modoc was sick again and needed a nurse and recommended the return of Miss Hester Thomas. Now we believe that Miss Thomas is one of the nicest and best nurses that ever flopped a dos of salts into a persons carcass, and we believe that a fellar ought to have sense enough to know whether he is sick or not without being told by a nurse, and we also further believe that the doctors in Modoc are amply competent to soak us hard enough with their bills without having the additional cost of a nurse tacked on. We were always opposed to these half way measures, and unless each school is supplied with a nurse, a dentist, beauty doctor, dancing teacher, athletic and rest room automobile and an under study for each pupil so that they obtain an education by proxy, we believe we will continue to oppose them. Selah. Miss Hope Ward, who under went an operation recently, is now able to be around and attend school. While coming down the mountain yesterday, the tongue in the wagon driven by John Deane broke, overturning it and throwing himself and wife out, breaking Mr. Deane’s arm and bruising his wife somewhat. W. T. Strief last week sold his ranch near Lake City, consisting of 120 acres to Victor Jacobs for $22,000. We understand that Mr. Strief and family will spend the winter in San Jose, where their daughters, Misses Opal and Odessa will attend the State Normal. Dr. Bradshaw, one of the pioneer physicians at Bieber, died very suddenly some days ago. We understand that there was some difference of opinion as to the cause of his death, and the Coroner came out from Susanville and had the body exhumed for examination. Whether or not foul play was anticipated we did not learn. Mr. and Mrs. H. Conrad have moved to town from the Turner Ranch. Born – At Cedarville, Cal, Sept. 12, 1922, to the wife of Sam Dunn, a daughter. Charlie Nolan, of Eagleville, who was operated on at Dr. Coates’ Sanitarium last week, is now getting along nicely and will soon be recovered. George Warrens is building a neat bungalow on his ranch between here and Lake City, which adds greatly to the appearance of his splendid farm. WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 20, 1922 Mrs. Charles Terry has leased her ranch to Leonard and George Lake for a period of three years, and left last Monday for Round Mountain, where she will visit her son for a time and later on will go below and spend the winter in the sunny climate. Miss Ida Heard, Claud Heard, Norman Jones, Wiley Jones and Miss Jennie Foskett were passengers on the Gerlach Auto stage last Thursday morning bound for the sunny south. TRAGEDY IN NEVADA Last Sunday a shooting affray occurred at Alkali Lake, Nevada, in which Newton Stanley was shot in the arm and he in turn shot A. Yrragui, a Basque, and killed him. Stanley came to Cedarville and gave himself up to the officers, but they would have nothing to do with it, and he then went to Alturas to have an X-ray taken of his arm and placed himself in the hands of the Sheriff. It seems that there has been trouble about the Basques running their sheep on private property and taking the water. It is presumed that Stanley and Yrragui had had an altercation about that, when Yrragui drew an automatic and tired twice at Stanley one of the shots missing and the other entering the hand and plowed its way up the arm making a somewhat serious wound. When the Basque fired the second shot he turned and ran as Stanley fired the bullet from his rifle striking him in the body, killing him. Newton Stanley is known as a quiet and unassuming young man of exemplary habits, and his many friends in that section of the country, where he has resided for the past seven or eight years regret to learn of his trouble. Dr. Kennedy immediately went to the scene of the shooting and found the man dead, and the body was sent to Winnemucca for interment. C. W. Phillips, formerly of this place but now of Tulare, arrived here this morning. We regret to learn that Os Ratcliffe, of Lake City became almost blind during the past few weeks, the cause of which is unknown. LAKE CITY LOCALS Lake City, Cal. Sept. 16, 1922 Mr. Fred Murphy, of Eagleville, gave his friends quite a surprise last Saturday evening, when he and Miss Alice Mason, of San Jose, went to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Fulton Heard at Lake City, where they were married by Elder W. A. Heard. Mr. Murphy is well known in Surprise Valley and liked by everyone and we wish him and his fair bride of the southland much happiness through life. Misses Ida Heard, Nellie Strief, Leonore Odbert, Odessa and Opal Strief, Mr. and Mrs. Ted Strief and Claude Heard, of this place left last Thursday for San Jose, where they will attend school this winter. Mrs. Porter Heard and grand daughter, Audrey Hayes left here on the Gerlach stage for Sacramento and other parts of the state on a visit a few years ago. Miss Rhea Street, who has been at Mr. and Mrs. Ed Hill’s all summer came home last week and will stay with Mrs. George Sweeney this winter. Elder Chauncy Darst was called to Fort Bidwell last week to conduct the funeral of Harve Fox. Mr. Tel Strief is staying at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Sam Strief but as soon as he has his business affairs settled up will leave for San Jose, where his family has already gone. We are sorry to lose the Striefs from our community but wish them success in their now home. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Perry announce to their friends in Surprise Valley and vicinity the arrival of a baby daughter, August 12, 1922, at the General Hospital, Merritt, B. O. The trial Claude Coonse, for alleged cattle stealing, will come off in the Superior Court at Alturas on October 2d. Everett Eachus expects to leave this morning for Reno and will bring back his little daughter, who underwent an eye operation, a couple of weeks ago. Lyle Stimers will accompany him to Reno to undergo medical treatment. Born – At Washoughal, Washington, September 13, 1922, to Mr. and Mrs. Charles J. Meredith, a son. The little fellow will no doubt feel somewhat lonesome, as he has only five brothers and three sisters to amuse him and keep him from “settin’ ‘em up” when things go wrong. A telegram reached this place Monday evening stating that the rescue miners who have been working so frantically for the past three weeks to gain entrance to the Argonaut mine in Amador County, in which forty-seven miners have been entombed for nineteen days, had broken into the Argonaut mine and had found all the men dead. No further details. WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 27, 1922 L. A. Wheeler and Guy Gooch went out deer hunting last week and brought in a big buck; but it’s dollars to doughnuts that they either bought it or stole it from some poor injun. Mr. wheeler has our thanks for a liberal sample. Died – At Portola, Cal. September 17, 1922, in infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Everett Eachus. The remains of the little one was brought here and interred in the Odd Fellows cemetery last Sunday afternoon. The Record extends deepest sympathy to the bereaved family. Born – At Lake City, Cal., September 25, 1922, to the wife of Harry Toney, a son We understand that A. R. Johnstone has purchased the livery business here from John Hoopes. Mrs. Jennie Simson and daughter, Bernice, departed last week for Kelseyville, Lake County, where they expect to spend the winter. William Low, who has been spending his vacation with his aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. Evan Gaustad, returned to his home in Oakland last week. Card of Thanks – we desire to hereby extend our sincere thanks to the people of Fort Bidwell for their kindness and favors rendered at the time of the accident and death of our beloved son and brother, Harve Fox. Mr. and Mrs. Thos Fox and Family The many friends of Ellis R. Adams will be pleased to hear that he is improving nicely, and it is sincerely to be hoped that he will entirely recover from his illness. He is now in Arizona and everything possible is being done to restore his health. Harry Cannon and wife arrived home last Sunday after an extended visit in the southland. Mr. Cannon informed us that while below he saw Mr. and Mrs. Neasham at Sacramento and Mrs. Neasham is undergoing Chiropractic treatments and is somewhat improved and confident that she will be able to walk in a sort time. ________________________________ Please reply to: Billie Reynolds r3346@dcsi.net ________________________________________________________________ The best thing to hit the Internet in years - Juno SpeedBand! Surf the Web up to FIVE TIMES FASTER! Only $14.95/ month - visit www.juno.com to sign up today!

January 3, 1920 Klamath Falls, Oregon J.L. Sparrenton, the well known Bonanza merchant, has disposed of the general store at Beatty, which he owned, to O.T. Anderson. Mr. Anderson has long been a resident of Klamath County, having been previously in the stock business. Mr. Anderson will conduct the same business along the same general store lines that it has been operated in the past. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Klamath Falls, Oregon August 13, 1940 Harmon James Beal Anderson, a lifelong resident of Beatty, Ore., passed away at the Klamath Agency, on Sunday, August 11. The deceased was a native of Beatty, and was aged 22 years and 20 days when called. He is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. O.T. Anderson of Beatty; brothers, James, Oscar, Jr., George and Miller, all of Beatty; sisters, Ann Sherman of Langell Valley, Ore. Alveda Herrera and Norma Mae Anderson of Beatty; aunts, Bertha Lotches, Lottie Miller and Omie Jordan of Modoc Point. August 12, 1940 The funeral service for the late Harmon James Beal Anderson, who passed away at the Klamath Agency on Sunday, August 11, will take place from the Methodist Church at Beatty on Wednesday, August 14, 1940, at 1:30 p.m. The Reverend B.V. Bradshaw will officiate. The commitment service with vault entombment will be in the Masenkasket Cemetery. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Evening Herald Klamath Falls, Oregon November 1, 1928 Word of the passing of Q.N. Anderson, prominent cattleman of Beatty, passing away at his home in Medford, was received in Klamath Falls this afternoon. The end came following an illness of 10 days from heart trouble. Mr. Anderson, with his widow, Mrs. Cora Anderson, had made his home in Medford for the past three years. He is survived by his widow, Cora; daughter, Mrs. Frank Schmitz of Beatty; son, O.T. Anderson of Beatty; daughter, Mrs. B.F. Owens of Klamath Falls, son, I.T. Anderson of Medford. _________________________________________________________________ MSN Toolbar provides one-click access to Hotmail from any Web page – FREE download! http://toolbar.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200413ave/direct/01/