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July
1922
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Wednesday, July 3, 1922
A man named Dodson, of Susanville was arrested for bootlegging at Alturas last
Saturday. He had a large quantity of liquor and evidently came prepared to do an
extensive business. We are also told that four or five other bootleggers were
jailed during the Round up for bootlegging and will later on have their trial.
This speaks well for the activity of the Alturas officials.
Born – In Lakeview, Oregon, June 22nd, 1922, to Mr. and Mrs. O. R. Decious, a
son.
Died From Rabies
One day last week Homer McConnell, who lives near High Rock, Nevada was taken to
Reno for treatment for the rabies. It seems that sometime ago one of Mr.
McConnell’s daughters was bitten on the hand by a calf that was acting in a
strange manner, and the calf was killed and the head sent out for analysis and
the returns were that it was a pronounced case of the rabies. The daughter was
sent to Reno for treatment and last week Mr. McConnell exhibited all the
symptoms of the rabies, and he had undoubtedly become infected while preparing
the calf’s head to be sent for examination. On the way to Reno he became very
violent, but no news of his condition has been since his arrival at Reno. Later
– The Reno Journal of the 4th inst. states that Mr. McConnell died July 3rd and
his remains were interred at Reno yesterday afternoon. This is indeed a sad
affair and the many friends of the family feels deepest sympathy for the wife
and five young children that he leaves behind. He was a native of North Carolina
and aged 43 years.
Death Of E. P. Strief
On June 5th the sad message came that death had taken from our midst our beloved
brother and friend. Emanuel Peter Strief at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George
Sweeney, where watchful care and ministering hands had comforted and cared from
the departed one through the last month of his illness. Emanuel Peter Strief was
the son of Mr. and Mrs. John B. Strief. He was born in the State of Illinois,
Effingham Co., March 29th, 1954, (I think this was supposed to be 1854), Died
June 5th, 1922. The ones left to mourn the loss of a kind and loving brother are
Messrs. W. T. and S. B. Strief, Mrs. Anna Hoarth, Mrs. Hattie Sweeney all of
Lake City, besides a large number of kindred and friends. The scribe cannot
express the exemplary life of the departed neighbor and friend. His acts to the
ones that knew him in the daily walk of life is more then books or scrolls for
his life will live on the memory of those who knew him best. He was a member of
the First Baptist Church here and was faithful in all his religious departments.
The funeral was held from the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Sweeney, Elder C. H.
Darst conducting the services, reading from 2nd Corinthians, 5th Chapter, Tex,
Revelations 14:13. The remains were laid to rest in the lake City cemetery. How
fittingly the words described the sermon on the Mountainside, as Jesus went and
took his seat.
Roy Stanley has been quite ill during the past week, but is now recovering.
Mrs. Nettie Lewis, mother of Leon B. Lewis of this place, arrived here from
Colorado today and will visit Mr. and Mrs. Lewis for a time.
Cal Sharp and wife both former residents but now of Los Angeles, arrived here
yesterday and will visit old time friends for a time.
The little son of Mr. and Mrs. Ben Harriman was so far recovered from his
accident from being kicked by a horse, as to be removed to his home last week.
We are under obligations to James Porter and Jake Pepperdine for helping us out
of a bad scrape with tire trouble while on our way to Alturas last Saturday.
Many thanks, gentlemen.
Miss Opal Strief was operated on at Dr. Coates’ Sanitarium here a few days ago
by Dr. Kelty of Lakeview and Dr. Coates. She is getting along nicely at this
writing and it is hoped she will soon entirely recover from the operation.
Wednesday, July 12, 1922
Death Of Mrs. O. P. Kistler
The sad news was received here a few days ago of the death of Mrs. Minnie
Kistler, wife of Oliver P. Kistler, formerly of this place, had died at Berkeley
on the 4th inst., her death being due to cancer of the stomach. Mrs. Kistler was
a noble woman and beloved by all who knew her and her many friends here remember
her as a willing worker for all things clean and up lifting morally and
spiritually, and was ever ready to help the sick and needy. She is survived by
her husband, a son and daughter and two sisters, Mrs. J. H. Hawkins, of this
place and Mrs. James H. Williams, and one brother Walter Drouillard, and other
relatives, to mourn her death, and to whom their many friends extends sympathy
in their sad affliction.
A Plucky Woman
While engaged in her duties about the home of Mr. and Mrs. Vern Parman, near
Lake City, last Friday morning, Mrs. Parman stepped on a huge rattlesnake, which
bit her on the ankle. Being alone at the time she exhibited a remarkable degree
of courage and good judgment by cording the ankle above the bite and sucked the
poison from the wound and killed the snake. She then phoned to Mr. and Mrs.
George Parman and told them what had happened and they immediately brought her
to Cedarville for treatment, and when assured that she was in no danger,
collapsed for a few hours, and is now recovered from the effects of the bite.
The snake was a very large one, having twelve rattles.
Born – In Cedarville, Cal., July 1, 1922, to the wife of Ed White, a daughter.
Born – In Cedarville, Cal., July 9, 1922, to the wife of John Harriman, a
daughter.
Lake City News
Mrs. Vern Parman was badly bitten by a rattlesnake last week, but at this time
is fast recovering from the effects.
George Heard and wife has moved into his new house. Mr. Heard has a new artesian
well that has been brought in by Dan E. Gloster.
J. D. Watson has been over on the Eastside of the valley surveying reservoir
sites.
James Deemer is in from Long valley.
Born – Near Cedarville, Cal., July 10, 1922, to the wife of John Vernon, a
daughter.
The Misses Lily and May Fogerty and two nieces were over from Alturas Sunday,
visiting Mr. and Mrs. John Wood.
John Hawkins and wife returned from Oakland last Friday. John says Surprise is
plenty good enough for him to live in.
“Spot” Wallace hurt his hand while haying last week and blood poisoning set in,
giving him considerable trouble, but he is now getting better.
Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Wilson and daughter, Muriel and Wm Evarts returned last
Saturday from a several days’ visit at Lovelock, Nevada, where they spent the
4th.
Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Leonard and Mrs. Jesse Strotts made a trip to High Rock to
visit the families of Mrs. McConnell and Mr. and Mrs. Lee Leonard, last week.
Frederick A. Neasham and Miss Nora Stewart, both of this place, were united in
marriage at Alturas last week. May happiness and prosperity attend them is the
wish of their many friends.
W. R. Conner, of the Travelers’ Home Hotel, made a trip to Chico last week and
returned bringing with him Mrs. Brush and four daughters, who will spend the
summer here. Mrs. Brush is the mother of Mrs. Conner and Miss Nora Brush, of
this place.
Instead of being bitten by a calf, as stated in this paper last week, the
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. McConnell was bitten by a house cat. And we are
informed that Mr. McConnell’s death was caused by tick fever and not from
rabies, as previously stated.
Wednesday, July 19, 1922
Mrs. Kesner Perry underwent an operation for appendicitis at Dr. Coates’
Sanitarium last evening. Dr. Leithead of Lakeview came over to assist with the
operation.
Mrs. Bertha Boggs, of Oil Dale, Kern County, arrived here some days ago on a
visit to her mother, Mrs. Mary Hansen and brother, Chris Hansen, and her many
friends are glad to see her again.
Frank Kaufman, Alturas’ efficient Town Marshal, was over last week. He wouldn’t
tell us what he was over for, but it is bingo’s to doughnuts he was “laying” for
a bootlegger, as he and Sheriff Poore have been successful in rounding up
several wet members lately.
Mr. and Mrs. Walter Fisher (nee Miss Anita Garrett), and Harold Miller, of
Westwood were here last Saturday and Sunday, visiting friends and relatives for
a couple of days. They report business fine at Westwood and the mills are being
run to their fullest capacity.
Wm G. Ballard is now sole proprietor of the Modoc Battery and Tire Co., and is
located in the Modoc Auto Garage building at Alturas. He has a complete and up
to date equipment and the public can rest assured that honest and first class
work will be done. See his ad in this issue.
Claude Coonse was arrested last Wednesday, charged with killing a beef animal
belonging to Roy Gooch, and is now in custody of the Sheriff, pending the
raising of a $3000 bond. Ray Heard was at first accused of being implicated, but
as he stated that he was employed by Coonse and knew nothing about the ownership
of the steer, he was released from all connection with the affair. To say the
least, it is very regrettable affair.
Fort Bidwell Items
Elsie and George Kober and Marie Baty returned home Friday from Oakland where
they have been attending school. A friend of the Kobers came with them for a
visit.
Miss Mary Conlan of this place went below for a serious operation a few weeks
ago. We are glad to state that she is getting along nicely and will soon be
home.
Born – At Dr. Coates’ Sanitarium, Cedarville, Cal., July 13, 1922, to Mr. and
Mrs. Wm Smith, a son.
Captain Johnston, of Long Valley, was called to Seattle last week by the serious
illness of his mother.
Born – At Cedarville, Cal., July 15, 1922, to Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Conner, a
daughter – Wilma Frances Conner.
Mrs. Lemburger met with a painful accident last week while going along in the
dark she made a misstep off the walk and cut her thumb badly on a board.
Wednesday, July 26, 1922
Josie Allenwood attempted to kick a Ford out of the way one day last week and
slipped and fell and the blamed thing crawled up on his leg and camped; that is
what the boy who was driving the Ford says, Josie says that the ford kicked him
over when he stooped over to pick up a shovel. Anyway, the wheel of the car was
lifted off his leg and he was uninjured.
Lake City News
Harvey Darst has a serious case of blood poisoning and went to Alturas for
medical treatment.
George Toney and wife left for guano to work for Cressler Robinson.
Fulton Heard has made some neat repairs on his dwelling.
Fort Bidwell Items
Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Allenwood motored to Lakeview Friday. Mr. Allenwood has been
suffering from stomach trouble and went over to see a doctor. Mrs. Anita Kafader
went back to her home with them.
W. F. Robidoux, of Alviso, Calif., and son were visitors last week at the home
of Mrs. Carrie Robidoux. Another gentleman was with them but we failed to get
his name.
Mrs. Nora Street, Mrs. McDaniels, Miss Gay Delmas, and Tom Wylie made a hurried
trip up here Wednesday afternoon.
Everett Eachus left for Reno last Sunday with his little daughter, whom he took
there to have her eyes treated.
Guy Gooch was operated on at Dr. Coates’ Sanitarium last Sunday evening for
appendicitis, and at this writing is getting along nicely.
Next Sunday evening memorial services will be held at the M. E. Church, in
memory of Mrs. Minnie Kistler, who died at Berkeley on the 4th inst.
Miss Audrey Decious who has been visiting in Cedarville the past week, the guest
of Miss Lavelle Wheeler, returned to her home at Bidwell last Sunday.
Herman Strassburger, of the Southern Pacific railroad, was here last week,
looking after business interests. He could give us no information of the strike.
Born – At Goble, Oregon. July 16, 1922, to Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Link, (nee Miss
Mertie Godfrey), a son – Wilbur Eugene Link, weight 8 ½ pounds.
Mrs. Wm Hatfield and daughter, Betty recently returned from a trip to the south,
on their return they were accompanied by Mrs. Ferguson, a sister-in-law of Mrs.
Hatfield, who will visit here for a time.
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