SURPRISE VALLEY RECORD – CEDARVILLE, MODOC COUNTY, CAL. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 1921 AUTO ACCIDENT The first of the week, Sam Streig was taking a joy ride, and while near Eagleville, his ford became unruly, turning over a few times, making “punkin” pie of the windshield and top but still being able to bring Sam to Lake City. Sam lost about three acres of cuticle off his calm countenance, but otherwise he seemed to be still in the ring when he arrived in the first city built in Surprise Valley; his home. Born – At Lake City, Cal., August 29, 1921, to Mr. and Mrs. Johnnie Largent, an eight-pound boy. Miss Mildred Street and Miss Annie Stephens left last week for Oakland, where they will attend Business College this winter. Wm Rinehart returned from below last Sunday, where he went to take his son, Edward, who will attend school at San Rafael this winter. About two weeks ago, fire consumed the barn, ninety tons of hay, four saddles and three wagons belonging to Zetus Spalding, at his ranch in Guano Valley, Nevada. The fire occurred at noon and the origin is unknown. Married – At the Congregational Parsonage in Alturas, Cal., by Rev. Clarke Selby, September 8, 1921, Miss Gertrude M. Nolan to Louis E. Grove, both of Eagleville. The Record extends best wishes tot he young couple for a long and happy life. A report reached here yesterday, that a man camped at the stockyards, a short distance of Alturas, was found last Saturday evening with his head badly smashed, as the lone by some blunt instrument, and he died last Monday night without regaining consciousness. “Grandpa” Mickle sent us by F. E. Bush last Monday, a large squash, and sent us word that it was a “Harding” squash. We don’t want to disagree with “Grandpa”, but we will say this, if President Harding achieves the success in the administration of his office that Grandpa Mickle has in raising squashes and other fine vegetables, his administration will go down in history as being one of the best that the United States ever had. In fact, the squash is of the sweet variety and just two feet in length. Many thanks. ACCIDENTALLY SHOT Yesterday morning Albert Ward went in to the field near Bidwell to shoot one of his steers that had gotten its leg broke. He shot at the animal with a rifle but missed it, the bullet hitting a post and causing it to go in a different direction and penetrated the body of an Indian at the Bidwell Indian Camp. Mr. Ward knew nothing of the effect of the shot until the Indians came down and told him about it, and on an examination, being made on the post, which had deflected the course of the bullet, was found. He at once wired for Dr. Kennedy, who went up and found the Indian in a very serious condition, and he was brought to Dr. Coates’ Sanitarium here, where everything possible is being done for him. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 1921 RESIDENCE BURNED The residence of Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Caldwell, east of town was burned down this morning with most of its contents. About 1:30 o’clock, Mr. Caldwell ws awakened by the explosion of some cartridges and found the building in flames. He rushed into an adjoining room and got his two children and returned to their bedroom, and by closing the door managed to save what was in the bedroom. Everything else was consumed. How the fire started is a mystery. Mr. and Mrs. Caldwell’s many friends regret to hear of their misfortune. Frank Hansen cut a bad gash on his hand a few days ago while splitting wood, and he now carrying his arm in a sling. While cranking an auto one day last week the engine “kicked” back, breaking the arm of Ethelbert Harris, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Harris. Roy Gardner, the California bandit, who escaped from McNiel Island federal prison about two weeks ago, is still at large and the officials are at sea as to his whereabouts. Young Royce and Allenwood, the two young men who broke jail last week were brought before the Superior Court this week and plead guilty to grand larceny. Judge Jamison set aside the former order of the court sentencing them to the Reform school and sentenced them to from on to ten years in States prison. Deputy Sheriff P. T. Bayley and Johnny Householder took the boys to San Quentin. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 1921 CASE DISMISSED One day last week, Jack Donohoe borrowed a horse and buggy from A. R. Johnstone to go after his clothes with. He kept on going, and last Sunday, Deputy Sheriff Harrington took up the trail of the fugitive and overtook him in Warner Valley, north of Plush, and brought him back and lodged him in the Cedarville balstile. At Plush, he had sold the buggy and harness. FORGED A CHECK “Skeeter” Hayden, a gentleman of color and an impulsive nature forged a check on Glenn Hill for $85, collected the money and lit out for parts unknown, but was overhauled at Susanville and brought back here last Monday, and a preliminary hearing held before Judge Hayes who bound the festive but misguided over to the Superior Court. “Skeeter” was a high priced man, and demanded $5, for his services, but it’s dollars to doughnuts that his wages will be less than that for the next several years. INFANTILE PARALYSIS HERE Dr. Kennedy informed us that there are two definite cases of infantile paralysis in the valley, the afflicted ones being Mrs. Jake Neasham and May, the little eight-year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Parman, the latter case being somewhat critical. Dr. Kennedy called Dr. Coppedge of Alturas in consultation yesterday and the latter confirmed Dr. Kennedy’s diagnosis. Mrs. Neasham is paralyzed from the waist down and the little girl’s right shoulder and chest muscles are paralyzed. We sincerely hope to hear of their recovery and that there may be no more cases. Mrs. Miller, an aged resident of Lake City, passed away at that place Thursday. Born – At Alturas, Cal., September 23rd, 1921, to Mr. and Mrs. Everett Wilson, a son. While splitting wood last Sunday afternoon Forest Adams came near cutting his hand off at the left wrist. The axe passed through the bone in the arm, making a frightful wound. Mrs. May Holden and Mrs. Irene Poole, nieces of the late Captain John Jones and formerly of this place, looking into matters pertaining to the estate of their uncle. Married – At the Congregational parsonage in Alturas, Cal., September 16, 1921, Delbert A. Smith, of Medford, and May West of Canby. The bride is the daughter of Mrs. Ada Gans, formerly of this place. Married – At Alturas, Cal., September 23, 1921, Walter A. Stansbury to Miss Althea M. Page, Rev. Selby officiating. The Record, along with their many friends wish, he newly wedded couple a long, happy and prosperous life. Married – At Alturas, Cal., September 18, 1921, Clinton C. Jones and Vera May Wimer, both of Lake City, Cal. Both are well and favorably known in this valley and their many friends extends hearty congratulations and wish them a pleasant voyage over life’s sea. ________________________________ 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!