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From: "Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds" <>
Subject: SVR 2/6/1935
Date: Mon, 8 May 2006 13:26:26 -0700

SURPRISE VALLEY RECORD - CEDARVILLE, MODOC COUNTY, CAL

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 1935

TWO KILLED AT RAILROAD CROSSING NEAR LAKEVIEW

When a Chevrolet Sedan occupied by a Mr. Miller, Mr. Hastings and Tome
Mulkey and two women attempted to beat the train at the crossing going west
from Lakeview on the Klamath Falls highway. This they failed to do and both
Miller and Hastings, who were riding in the front seat of the car, were
instantly killed. The two women and Tom Mulkey, who were riding in the back
seat escaped with minor injuries and lacerations. The accident happened at
5:10 Thursday afternoon. An inquest was held and the verdict rendered that
deaths resulted from an unavoidable accident. The jury also recommended the
installation of an electric signal for this crossing. (1:3)

OBSEQUIES OF C. HILDERBRANDT AT FT. BIDWELL

Charles Wilton Hilderbrandt, 60, former resident of French Gulch, native of
this valley, died at Oakland last week and his funeral was held in Bidwell
last Friday.

He was the son of Kirk Hilderbrandt of Fort Bidwell and the brother of Mrs.
O’Leary of Bidwell and Mrs. Bradley of Lakeview. Mrs. Ber---- and Andrew
Hilderbrandt of Fort Bidwell and John E. Hilderbrandt of French Gulch. (1:4)

NOT TUBERCULOSIS SAYS PHYSICIAN

The good word reached us last week from Dr. Waldo S. Wehrby, Santa Ana
physician, that Mrs. Josephine Toney, formerly of Lake City but now of Santa
Ana, is not afflicted with that dreaded disease, tuberculosis, as Drs.,
heretofore thought from the symptoms that Mrs. Toney had contracted the
disease, but upon examination, it revealed the fact that she did not carry
the disease.

MOTHER OF SURPRISE RESIDENTS PASSES

Mrs. Marvilla Ladd of Willows passed away at her home there on January 16th,
at the advanced age of 76 years. She is the mother of Mrs. D. B. Hanks and
Mrs. Guy Gooch of this place. The deceased is well known in this valley
having resided here for sometime several years ago. The many friends of the
bereaved ones extend their sincere sympathy. (1:4)

INSURANCE POLICY FOUND IN SECRET PANEL OF REGISTER

Not all trouble is bad luck, for last Friday afternoon the cash register at
the Bonner Electric Store in Alturas went on the blink. The store is
operated by Mr. Neymeyer, who took the register apart in order to repair it.
Upon getting it apart, he discovered a secret panel in the back portion of
the money drawer.

When Jack Bonner was injured by coming in contact with the Fire truck and
the door jamb, and which injury resulted in his death shortly after; he was
never able to tell his father, E. C. Bonner the location of his insurance
policy. And upon his death it was necessary for Mr. Bonner to prepare a bond
in order that the policy be paid.

Mr. Neymeyer upon discovering that secret portion of the till contained a
number of papers that belonged to Jack, called in Mr. Bonner, saying that as
Jack had placed the papers there, it should be his father who should take
them out.

Upon removing the papers, Mr. Bonner found the long lost insurance policy of
his son, John R. Bonner, which he forwarded to the Insurance Company. Monday
morning he informed Harry Ward and Frank Powers, who had reporting, who were
the sureties on the bond, of the discovery of the insurance policy, thus
relieving them of their obligation.

FORMER MODOCAN PASSES AT NAPA

Briles – In Napa, Napa County, February 2, 1935, John Briles, father of
Thomas Briles of Alturas, Oliver Briles of San Francisco, Chester Briles of
Napa, Mrs. W. R. Heryford of Davis Creek, Mrs. H. E. Barker of Los Angeles,
Mrs. V. F. Robbins of Oakland, and Mrs. George Freeman of San Francisco; a
native of North Carolina, aged 85 years. Funeral in the Webber Funeral
Parlors today (Monday, February, 4, 1935) (1:6)

Mrs. R. E. Croxton received a wire recently about her uncle Mr. Charles
Hilderbrandt passing away at Oakland. The interment took place at Fort
Bidwell.

NEW PINE CREEK JOTS OF INTEREST

Grandma Hallie Cook returned from Alturas one day last week, where she has
been helping to take care of the grandson at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harry
French.

Homer Beeson, one of the owners of our new service station, was on the sick
list for a few days, but is back on the job again.

Kesner Funk and Jimmie McGrew, who have been in Klamath County, wrestling
Klamath County Big Potatoes are visiting home folks in the State Line town.

Mr. and Mrs. Louis Shaw left here last week with their household goods for
Klamath Falls. Mr. Shaw rented a ranch near that city and will become a
full-fledged Klamath County farmer. The very best success, folks.

In a letter received from Glen Gunderson regarding his place in New Pine
Creek. We learn that he is now in the Service Station business working every
day, on his best behavior, cutting out the "stuff" that brings nothing but
misery to a single man, let alone to a man with a family, when not he alone
suffers from excess drinking, but his family, who suffers only heartaches,
but in many other ways. Glen says in his letter that he feels fine and
wishes us to remember him to friends here.

EAGLEVILLE SNAPS

Oscar, the community rattlesnake, has been the subject of much comment of
late. A bitterly cold dawn some days ago disclosed Oscar frozen, as stiff as
a party smile. Resuscitating snakes being one of the Dark Arts, there seemed
nothing to do save thaw him out. Flexibility brought no sign of living
energy returning and the patient was pronounced dead. However, there are
those who have expressed a doubt concerning the situation. Medical
authorities have not been consulted.

ALTURAS BRIEFS

"Bud" Smith, son of Mr. and Mrs. Mark Smith of Alturas, is off his crutches
now. "Bud" broke his ankle while hookey-bobbin’ three weeks ago.

Pauline Clark while getting snow-_____ at Alturas recently, had her
vertebrae dislocated in her neck. She is none the worse for her experience.

Carl Hironymous chauffeured Mr. and Mrs. George Fitzpatrick to Surprise
Monday, returning the same day. Mr. and Mrs. Fitzpatrick enjoyed a visit
with relatives.

John Williams of the Modoc High, left for his home in Likely Monday after
being critically ill. His tonsils were removed Saturday and he is now well
along on the road to recovery.

Clarence Chase, an employee of the Lindeur Ranch west of Alturas, had the
misfortune of having a horse fall on his ankle and breaking it last
Thursday. He is up and around now, however.

LAKE CITY NEWS NOTES

So many people here are still very sick, George Stiner is threatened with
pneumonia. Mrs. Stiner is quite ill, Mrs. Frankie Hobbs, the infant daughter
of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Vernon, Mrs. Gertrude Muzzy was unable to teach Monday.
Minard Hanks, Mrs. Steele, Mrs. Tom Painter were all sick last week or are
at the present time.

Mr. Roy Hobbs and Mrs. Fred Wimer went to Ashland last Thursday to visit
their mother, Mrs. Horace Hobbs, who has been quite ill. They report her
ill, but not as serious as was reported.

John Miller had a cancer wart removed from his finger last Saturday.

ODDITIES AROUND LAKE CITY

A mule tail deer following Mae Seyferths all the same as a little dog.

Bill Stewart using the snow plow to break a trail for his horse.

John Strief making ski’s for his doll.

Kennon Heard on crutches due to a fall on a rock.

Elders Griffith and Sigle chaperoning every one at church to a weenie roast.


Darrel Vernon is suffering from a case of blood poisoning in one of his
legs.

ALTA MARIE Vernon

Last Saturday evening, the Angel of Death entered the home of Mr. and Mrs.
Earl Vernon taking from them their infant daughter, Alta Marie, aged 1 month
and 1 day. The little one had not been well since birth and death was a
blessed relief. The heart broken young parents have the sympathy of their
many friends here.

Our hearts are with you, dear friends,

In this time of sorrow.

But all will be well

In God’s bright tomorrow,

There all pain will be forgotten

There forgotten all loss,

And there we will lay every heartache

At the foot of the dear Savior’s cross. (3:6)

Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Steele and family were Canby visitors over Saturday and
Sunday. Mrs. Steele’s mother, Mrs. Caldwell, is quite ill due to high blood
pressure.

LOCALS

Mrs. J. B. Steele is nursing a sprained ankle this week.

Little Harry Wilson is reported to be on sick list this week with the flu.

Mrs. E. C. Coffman, who was reported critically ill at Lakeview last week is
reported slightly improved at this writing.

Everett Hill and wife and Mrs. Lola Hill spent Friday in Alturas visiting
Fred Hill, who is confined to the hospital at that place on account of
illness.

INFANT DAUGHTER IS CALLED BY DEATH ANGEL

ALTA MARIE VERNON

Alta Marie, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Vernon of Lake City, only
lived to complete the happy home about one month. Soon after her birth, she
showed signs of undernourishment and while everything that love and medical
science could do, was done for her the tiny flower later began to wither.
Soon after taking some nourishment on Saturday evening, she was carried by
the angels to that Place "where the inhabitants thereof shall not say I am
sick." The young father and mother being devout Christians, say despite
streaming eyes and throbbing hearts, "God needed her more than we did; His
will not ours be done." Elder Griffith, pastor of the Lake City Baptist
Church, had charge of the funeral services Sunday afternoon and spoke very
comfortingly.

"There’s a little empty crib,

Shoes and stockings on the floor,

But the little feet that pressed them

We shall see, ah! never more.

Gone with all the bright spring flowers,

Faded from our sight away,

But our little bud now blooms,

In a Garden far away.

We shall meet her in the Morning,

When the Day of life is o’ver

We shall meet our little flower,

Over on the other Shore."

Contributed. (4:5)

FORT BIDWELL HIGHLIGHTS

I. H. Skilman of Fort Bidwell is reported seriously ill with ulcers of the
stomach. Dr. Kennedy of this place, and Dr. Snowdy, Gov’t physician at Fort
Bidwell are in attendance.

Funeral services for Charles Hilderbrandt were held here last Thursday. He
passed away in Oakland last Monday being born and raised in Fort Bidwell,
his body was brought back to his hom town for interment. He leaves his aged
father, Kirk Hilderbrandt and several brothers and sisters to mourn his loss
to which the sympathy of our community is extended them. (4:6)

Jim Williams whose health has been very poorly the last few months is much
improved at this writing.



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Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds
Family Researcher of
"The Last Frontier"
Modoc County, California
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