WEDNESDAY, JUNE 4, 1919 Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Cole left last Monday for the lower country where they are taking Emery Cole for medical treatment. Mrs. Lynn Chandler and little son arrived here recently from Denver, Colorado, on a visit to her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Fritz. Lew McCulley went to Lakeview last Saturday and brought back with him his mother, Mrs. Kate McCulley and sister, Miss Nora, for a short visit. They returned home Sunday. Gerge LaRose, who resided here for a time about thirty years ago, arrived here from his home in San Francisco yesterday. He is feeling fine and says that he wanted to come back tot he old place again and renew old time acquaintances, and especially to see his early day partner, Thomas Acty. Last week, John Reynolds, Robert Minto, Calvin Simms, Wayne Olinger, Thomas Phillips and Darwin Cloud returned home from war service in the army. A large majority of the boys going into service from this valley have now returned and in a few months, they will all be back. They are all glad to be back home and we are glad to see them back. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 11, 1919 DEATH OF MRS. CROW Mrs. Zetus Spaulding, of this place received the sad news of the death of her grandmother, Mrs. J. L. Crow, which occurred at Berkeley, June 4th, aged 88 years. Her remains were interred in the cemetery at Beckwith, besides those of her husband, who passed to the Great Beyond several years ago. Mrs. Crow was well known in this valley as a sweet and most lovable woman, always greeting everybody with a bright smile and cheerful and pleasant words, and was possessed of a Christian fortitude and patience that endeared her to all. Her last days were not marked with sickness and the end came as though she had laid down to take a long and peaceful sleep. She leaves to mourn her loss, one son, Dr. Crow, of Plumas County, and two daughters, Mrs. W. H. Shirk of Lakeview, and Mrs. D. L. Shirk of Berkeley, to whom a host of warm friends tender their sympathy in their sad affliction. TOWLE vs BONNER The case of Towle vs Bonner began in the Superior Court of Modoc County on Wednesday and ended Friday night when the jury awarded Mr. Towle $750 and costs which altogether amount to about $1000. Mr. Towle was suing for $11,000. The case grew out of statement made by Mr. Bonner to the effect that Mr. Towle bet on the Presidential election and a later argument on the street in which discussed by the two men. Mr. Bonner did not deny having made the statement but he did deny any intent to injure Mr. Towle by it but testified he actually believed his statement true. - Plaindealer Knowing Mr. Bonner as we do, we are inclined to think that his statement was made more through thoughtlessness than a desire to injure Mr. Towle and we regret to learn that Mr. Bonner was made the victim of his own utterance. However, the incident is now closed, and it should be a warning to those who have no regards for the reputation of others. The scandalmongers and gossips are the vilest creatures on God's green earth, and we have them even in Cedarville. If they had to pay fines of a thousand dollars or so each, they would be more careful of what they say about their neighbors. Born - Near Lake City, Cal., June 7, 1919, to the wife of Charlie Atkinson, a son Born - In Cedarville, Cal., June 7, 1919, tot he wife of James Dyke, a daughter Died - In Cedarville, Cal., June 7, 1919, the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Dyke. Born - In San Francisco, Cal., May 12, 1919, to Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Johnstone, a daughter We received a medal last week from the Secretary of the Treasury of the United States, which was awarded to us for patriotic service in behalf of the Liberty Loans. It is about the size of the American half-dollar and was made of a captured German Cannon and is an interesting souvenir. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 19, 1919 DEATH OF R. L. SLOSS R. L. Sloss died at Oroville, June 10th. He was taken ill while attending a moving picture show and went to his room at the hotel, where he died half an hour later, his death being due to apoplexy. Bob, as was familiarly called was well known by almost every resident in Modoc, where he resided for years. For some years he was the editor of the Alturas new Era, and was Tax Collector for the county for 12 years and at the expiration of his term last January, he entered the internal revenue service with headquarters at Oroville. Bob was of an optimistic sunny disposition, always greeting one with a smile and hearty handshake and his many old friends deeply regret his death. He was about 52 years of age. His remains were brought to Alturas and interred in the cemetery last Saturday, he leaves to mourn his loss wife and three sons, to whom the sincere sympathy of a host of friends are tendered. PIONEER CALLED HOME C. T. Sharp, one of the pioneer settlers of this valley passed away here yesterday morning, at the ripe age of 88. He was born in New York in 1831, and came to California in 1850, and came to Surprise Valley in 1864, where he built and completed the first house in the valley. In 1874, he was married to Mrs. Catherine brown, who survives him. His death closes the remarkable career of a remarkable man. While a youth, he joined the Walker filibustering expedition to Central America and went through the hardships and privations of that ill-fated dream of opulence. In the early days of the Comstock, he was a familiar figure in the Nevada mines around Virginia City, and was master mechanic in the largest shops there. He was also at the Fraser River boom and other places where exciting times prevailed. He came to this valley when the Indians were hostile and no life was safe. He helped to subdue them, and lived to see the valley converted from a wilderness into comfortable homes and peaceful industries. He was a diamond in the rough, gruff on the exterior, but a heart within that was full of the milk of human kindness. He was a true friend, a good neighbor and a man whose name will always be associated with the history of the valley. To his sorrowing wife and sons, John C. and Jake Sharp, we with a host of friends, tender our sincere sympathy. His funeral eill be conducted from the M. E. Church this afternoon at 1:30 and the remains interred in the Odd Fellow cemetery. Born - In Preston, Nev., May 26, 1919, to the wife of John Scot, a son, 8 ½ pounds. Attorney Jake Sharp and wife came over from Alturas last Sunday called by the illness of his father, C. T. Sharp. Mr. and Mrs. Bennington and daughter arrived here today from San Diego on a visit to Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Eachus. Mrs. Bennington is a sister of Mr. Eachus and this is the first time they have met in nineteen years. Fred Street was up from Eagleville last Sunday on a short visit. They have been telling some things about Fred lately, but we don't know whether there is anything in it or not. He says not, and as he is bigger than we are, we are inclined to believe him. Harry E. Wood, who spent his boyhood here and who learned the printer's trade in the Record office now of Bieber, Lassen County, was a visitor here last Wednesday, shaking hands with old-time friends and made us a pleasant visit. Harry is now Supervisor of the 4th district, with his home at Bieber, and we are pleased to learn that he is doing well. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 25, 1919 CALLED HOME Mrs. H. D. Cook passed away here last Thursday morning, her death being due to uremia, attending childbirth, and her remains were buried in the Eagleville cemetery last Saturday, followed to their last resting-place by a large number of sorrowing friends and relatives. Rev. Harkins conducted the service. She was born and reared in Surprise Valley, being a daughter of the late James Hornback and was highly esteemed by all who knew her. She was quiet and unassuming, with love for home and the things that go to make the home life a comfort and pleasure to all. Her death is made more sad, if possible, from the fact that she leaves seven children behind, that are now bereft of mother's love and guidance, and to them and the sorrowing husband is extended the sincere sympathy of the entire valley in the hour of their unspeakable sorrow. PIONEER LADY DIES Mrs. Ruth A. Wood, mother of Mrs. M. N. Fegtley, who had made her home with Fegtley's in Vale for some time, died Sunday morning, May 11th, about seven o'clock after a few weeks' illness following an accident in which she broke her hip. The funeral was held from the M. E. Church Monday morning at ten o 'clock with Reverend Clower preaching the service, and members of the choir singing favorite songs of the deceased. Mrs. Wood was born at Brockville, Province of Ontario, Canada, on July 1, 1831 and was 87 years and eight months and ten days old at the time of her death. In 1853, she was united in marriage to Rufus Wood at Ashton, Illinois. Two sons and six daughters survive her and mourn the loss of a devoted and loving mother. At the age of 22, Mrs. Wood united with Methodist Episcopal Church and was true member and worker in the Church up to the time of her death. A few weeks ago, while hunting a lost thimble, Mrs. Wood in stooping, snapped the bones in her right hip, and though the injury seemed to be mending, she gradually faded away. A large circle of friends in vale, who have come to affectionately know her as "Grandma Wood" mourn the loss of her cheery companionship. Mrs. Wood lived at this place fro many years and reared her family here, being one of the pioneer women of this valley and was highly esteemed by a large circle of friends, who deeply regret to hear of her death. Born - Near Cedarville, Cal., to the wife of Curtis Lusk, a son