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Subject: Surprises Valley Record, Cedarville, Cal.
Date: Thu, 1 Jul 2004 10:14:55 -0700

JANUARY 1, 1919
DEATH OF HERMAN STREET
Died - In Reno, Nev., Dec. 26, 1918, Herman Albert Street, beloved son of
Mrs. Allie Benner and brother of Eva Street, aged 27 years and 16 days.
His funeral was held from the M. E. Church here last Sunday at 2 p.m., the
services being conducted by Rev. H. D. Harkins, and the remains were laid to
rest in the Cedarville cemetery. As reported in last weeks Record, he was
stricken with the influenza, and Mr. and Mrs. Benner at once left for his
bedside, at Reno, and for a time it looked as if he would recover, but on
Thursday, a change came and he passed away. He was born in Surprise Valley,
December 10, 1891, and lived here up till two years ago when he went to
Reno. Herman was quiet, retiring nature and well liked by all. The Record,
along with the many friends of the family, extends the deepest sympathy to
them in their sad bereavement.

KILLED IN ACTION
For some time past it was reported the Peter Christensen, of this valley,
had been killed in action over in France, but nothing absolutely definite
was learned about his fate until a few days ago. G. L. Matthews, of this
place, received a letter from Antone Sorensen, of Perth Amboy, NJ stating
that he had written to Adjutant General Austin __. Parker, who wrote him as
follows.
"I deeply regret to inform you that Private Peter Christensen, Company K,
363 Infantry, was killed in action, September 30, 1918."
Peter Christensen was well known here as a steady young man of industrious
habits and he has a large circle of friends, who deeply regret his death and
honor his memory, in that he gave his life for our country.

Prof. A. Rose returned last Monday from a visit to his mother in Mendocino
County. We are informed that the Professor recently lost two brothers,
death being caused by influenza. He has the heartfelt sympathy of the
entire community in his bereavement.

Born - At Fort Bidwell, Cal., Dec. 28, 1918, to Mr. and Mrs. Joe Conlan, a
son

Born - In Cedarville, Cal., Dec. 27, 1918, to Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Doss, a
son

Fulton Heard and Jay Allen, of this place, left last week for Yreka to
consult a specialist.

Fulton Heard's family have all been down with the flu the past week but are
improving.

Born - Near Cedarville, Cal., Dec. 13, 1918, to Mr. and Mrs. Thos. J.
Wentzell, a son

Born - At Dr. Coates' Sanitarium, in Cedarville, Cal., Dec. 30, 1918, to Mr.
and Mrs. Robert Turner, a son

Born - Near Cedarville, Cal., Dec. 30, 1918, to Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Eachus, a
daughter, Emmeline Lois Eachus.

Arthur Yates was over from Alturas last Saturday and was accompanied by Gene
Ash, one of the boys mustered out of military training.

We are informed that there are a number of cases of the influenza around
Lake City but no serious cases. Whooping cough is also prevalent in that
community.

Mr. and Mrs. DeMartin are here from San Francisco visiting Mrs. Wm Kuhl, who
has been in very poor health since undergoing an attack of the influenza in
September. Mrs. DeMartin is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm Kuhl.

Our exchanges persist in reporting Edison Lakey among those killed in
battle; his friends here continue to receive letters from him. We think he
is very much alive. - Adin Argus

Miss Rose Heard, of this place, last week made a shipment of Belgian hare to
San Francisco. They were three months old and weighed four pounds each
dressed. This is probably the first hare shipped from Modoc.

JANUARY 8, 1919

ROBERT McCONNAUGHY DEAD
Robert M. McConnaughy, one of the pioneer residents of Fort Bidwell, died
at Oakland last Thursday. He was one of the old settlers, coming here in
1865, and was aged 80 years. "Bob" McConnaughy, as he was familiarly
called, was highly esteemed by a large circle of warm friends. He was of
the old school, and his genuine generosity and hospitality always made
friends wherever he went. A good neighbor, a loving husband and father has
gone but the memory of him will remain long in the hearts of his many
friends. He was a member of Northeast Lodge, F. & A. M. He leaves a wife
and two children to mourn his death to whom the sympathy of their many
friends is tendered.

Card of Thanks - We desire to extend our sincere thanks to our neighbors and
friends for the kindness and sympathy shown us during our late bereavement
in the loss of our son and brother, Herman.
Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Benner
Eva Street

Lawson Shirk of Lake City is down with the flu, and there are a great many
more cases reported in that vicinity.

JANUARY 15, 1919
DEATH OF LAWSON H. SHIRK
Lawson Herbert Shirk of Lake City passed away at the sanitarium here last
Thursday evening after an illness of several days, death resulting from
influenza. His remains were laid to rest in the Masonic cemetery on Sunday
afternoon, the funeral being conducted under the auspices of Surprise Valley
Lodge, No. 235, F. & A. M. of which he was a highly honored member, and of
which he was Worshipful master at the time of his death.
"Los" Shirk, as he was familiarly called, was 33 years old, and was raised
in this northern country and was a young man highly esteemed by all who knew
him. He was of a cheerful, genial nature, making friends wherever he went,
and in his death, the community has lost a man of sterling worth and one who
will be sadly missed. "Too early alas, was the summons that closed such a
useful like."
He was the youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. D. L. Shirk, who are at Berkeley
and who were unable to attend the last sad rites of their beloved son, owing
to illness. He leaves to mourn his death, a loving wife and three small
children, his parents, Mr. and Mrs. D. L. Shirk, two sisters and one
brother, Mrs. Lila Butler, of Berkeley and Mrs. Zetus Spaulding of this
place, and Joseph Shirk, of Berkeley. The entire community joins in
extending sincere sympathy to the bereaved ones in their hour of unspeakable
sorrow.
A dispatch from Fort Bidwell to the Sacramento Bee says that Henry Kober of
that place, has received a telegram from Germany saying that his aged mother
had passed way in 1916. (I think this should be 1918). This was the first
word he had received since the war started. He lost a brother in the war
two weeks after it started.

DEATH OF MRS. FRANK PAGE
Mrs. Frank E. Page died at Eagleville last Monday evening from influenza,
followed by pneumonia, from which she suffered for several days. Her
remains will be interred in the Masonic cemetery here tomorrow (Thursday)
afternoon and the funeral services will be conducted from the Cedarville M.
E. Church at 2 o'clock p.m.
Virginia Louise Dixon was born in Virginia City, Nevada, Dec. 2, 1887 and
was aged 32 years, 1 month and 11 days. About ten years ago she was married
to Frank E. Page, of this valley and has resided here ever since. She was a
faithful wife and a loving mother and highly esteemed by all who knew her.
She leaves to mourn her loss, a sorrowing husband and three little children,
Frances, Edith and Ethel Page, father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. R. R. Dixon,
of Virginia City, one brother, Robert r. Dixon, of the Presidio, and two
sisters, Mrs. R. D. Carrol and Mrs. J. L. McMahon of San Jose, to whom the
sincere sympathy of the people is extended.

George Weilmunster, of Lake City is reported ill with pneumonia.

Miss Amy Hayes, Mrs. Mary Perry, Mrs. L. Foskett, Mrs. Chet Bordwell, Louis
Watkins and wife and baby, Elmer McCulley and wife, Mrs. Frank Page are all
reported on the sick list with influenza.

There are now more cases of influenza in this valley than ever before, and
some of them are very serious. Also there is an epidemic of colds going the
rounds and the number of people in good health are greatly in the minority.

Mrs. L. A. Wheeler, of this place, received the sad news of the death of her
father, D. C. Coffman, which occurred at Sacramento on January 1st, his
death following an operation for cancer. He was an old time resident of
this place, and his friends deeply regret to hear of his death.

JANUARY 22, 1919

The funeral of Mrs. Frank Page, of Eagleville, whose death was reported last
week was held from the Methodist Church here last Thursday, the services
being conducted by Rev. Harkins, and was attended by a large number of
sorrowing friends.

Card of Thanks - We desire to express our sincere thanks to all who so
kindly assisted during the late illness and death of our beloved husband and
brother, Lawson H. Shirk.
Mrs. Gussie Shirk
Mr. and Mrs. Zetus Spaulding

John P. Harriman and Miss Alice Paige, both of Long Valley were married at
the residence of Mr. and Mrs. S. C. Hayes, of this place, by Rev. H. D.
Harkins, last Saturday morning. A large circle of friends wish the young
couple a bon voyage over the tempestuous sea of life. May prosperity and
happiness attend them.

Bert Harris, son of Mrs. Mary Harris, died at Alturas last week of
influenza.

Ivan Sullivan, brother of Mrs. L. H. Shirk arrived here on a visit to his
sister last Wednesday.

News was received here Monday of the death that Mrs. George Warmack at
Chico, a victim of influenza.

George Palmer, son-in-law of Gene Ostrom, of this place is reported to have
died at Yuba City, this week from influenza.

George Toney received a telegram last Sunday stating that his son, William
died at Oakland. We understand that the body will be brought here for
interment.

JANUARY 29, 1919
RETURNED HOME
Fulton Heard and Jay Allen returned last Monday from a visit to Siskiyou
and other parts of the State, and we regret to state that Mr. Allen failed
to find relief from his affliction. Mr. Heard informed us that he made a
trip through the rice producing country and says that that line of business
has reached enormous proportions and is one of the big paying businesses of
the State and that there are thousands of acres planted to it, and that a
heavy tariff is being asked on rice to keep the price up in the country. He
also says that the cotton industry is assuming goodly proportions in the
Sacramento valley and that at one place he saw 12,000 acres of cotton in one
field. The cotton and rice industries have shown the possibilities of the
State with irrigation facilities and water is king today. Mr. Heard met a
whole lot of Modockers in the Sacramento valley and says that they are all
doing nicely.

FUNERAL OF MRS. WARMACK
The remains of Mrs. Elizabeth Warmack arrived here last Wednesday and on
Thursday afternoon were interred in the Cedarville Cemetery, and the funeral
was largely attended. Her death was caused by dropsy. She leaves to mourn
her death a husband, one daughter, Mrs. Raymond Yrreberring, a father and
mother, and six brothers, John, Joseph, Charley, Dan, Isaac and Howard
Royce, all of this place. Their friends extend sincere sympathy to the
bereaved family in their hour of sorrow.

DEATH OF JAMES JENKINS
James W. Jenkins, aged 56, died in Long Valley last Saturday. His death
was due to stomach trouble. On Sunday his remains were brought to
Cedarville and interred in the cemetery here on Monday. He was an Uncle of
Mrs. James Flaugher of Long Valley and came out here with the intentions of
investing in property. He was a man of steady habits and well liked by
those who knew him.

MRS. VIRGIL MILLER DEAD
Mrs. Elma Miller, wife of Virgil Miller, passed away at her home on the
Frank G. Hill place, about three miles above own, last Sunday morning, her
death being caused by influenza followed by pneumonia. She was the only
daughter of George B. Hapgood, and was born in 1890, at the same place that
she died. She was a lovable character and highly esteemed by a host of warm
friends. She leaves to mourn her untimely death, a husband, her father and
two brothers, Jesse and True Hapgood, to whom the entire community joins in
extending their deepest sympathy in their sad bereavement.

Card of Thanks - We take this means in expressing our sincere thanks and
appreciation to the friends who so kindly assisted us during the recent
brief illness and death of our beloved son, Ray.
Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Peterson and family

Now that war is over, Mt. Lassen is again belching forth smoke and volcanic
ashes.

A report reached here that Mrs. Miller, aged about 90 years and mother of
John miller, had died near Fort Bidwell last Monday.

Fred H. Roberts, a prominent farmer residing between Adin and Lookout, this
county, contracted the flu while at Alturas a couple of weeks ago and died
at his home last week.

Ray Peterson, son of Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Peterson of fort Bidwell, died at
that place last Friday after a brief illness. He was a promising young man
and his death is deeply regretted by a large circle of friends, and the
Record tenders' sincere sympathy to the bereaved family.

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