Modoc County

In 1917 and 1918, approximately 24 million men, (98 percent of men present in America), born between 1873 and 1900 completed draft registration cards. During these two years, three registration days were held in each district where the registrant completed the registration card. Information found on these cards generally included, among other information, birth date, birth location, father’s birthplace, and the address of next of kin. This civilian registration is often confused with induction into the military; however, only a small percentage of these men were actually called up for military service. O – Q Surnames – 1917-1918 Modoc County … Read more

Surprise Valley Record, Cedarville, Modoc County, California, October 1925 October 7, 1925 Called Home Jesse Tuttle Herrin, young son of Mr. and Mrs. Laurence Herrin of Long Valley passed away Sunday morning at the home of his grand parents in Cedarville. He was born in Cedarville, October 30, 1918. Death came after prolonged ill health. The little fellow attended school at ’49 station and last summer, at Cedarville, united with the junior Republic and the Sunday school of the local church. He was a manly little fellow, obedient to his parents, respectful to elders and beloved by relatives and friends. … Read more

Surprise Valley Record, Cedarville, Modoc County, California, October 1924 Wednesday October 1, 1924 A “Shower” Last Thursday afternoon, Mrs. B. B. Robinson entertained the members of Bonner Chapter, No. 232, who tendered a shower in honor of Miss Maybeth Miller, who is soon to become the bride of John Reynolds – the date of the wedding has not been announced. “Why did I Kiss That Girl” was played on the grafonola, then each responded with a “stunt” as their names were called, after which refreshments were served and a delightful time was had. The Chapter presented the bride-to-be with an … Read more

Surprise Valley Record, Cedarville, Modoc County, California, November 1925 November 4, 1925 Elsworth G. Scammon, well known in Modoc, as he was born and raised here, received the well-merited honor of being appointed a member of the National Economic League, of which there are only six members allotted to this State. This connects him up with the biggest men of the Nation, a fact of which his many Modoc friends feel justly proud. Obituary Died At Fort Bidwell, Cal., Oct. 26, 1925, Frederick George Messner, aged 50 years, 3 months and 19 days. Frederick George Messner was born at South … Read more

Surprise Valley Record, Cedarville, Modoc County, California, October 1922 Wednesday October 4, 1922 Earl Benner is of the lucky hunters as Sunday he brought in a big buck. A. J. Hickerson of Bidwell is visiting in Cedarville this week, the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Grant Adams. Mrs. Alex Weilmunster and Mrs. A. P. Norton were visitors from Long Valley yesterday. Born – At Portola, Cal., Sept. 12, 1922, to Rev. and Mrs. Herchel D. Harkins, a daughter. Heart In Right Spot A certain Cedarvillian called upon his doctor the other day and said, “Say, doctor, you didn’t make out … Read more

In 1917 and 1918, approximately 24 million men, (98 percent of men present in America), born between 1873 and 1900 completed draft registration cards. During these two years, three registration days were held in each district where the registrant completed the registration card. Information found on these cards generally included, among other information, birth date, birth location, father’s birthplace, and the address of next of kin. This civilian registration is often confused with induction into the military; however, only a small percentage of these men were actually called up for military service. M – N Surnames – 1917-1918 Modoc County … Read more

Surprise Valley Record, Cedarville, Modoc County, California, November 1924 November 5, 1924 Mr. and Mrs. Bert Simson returned from a three weeks visit to Los Angeles and Pasadena, where Mrs. Simson represented Eagle Chapter at the Grand Chapter. As they used us for ballast on the rear seat of the car, we can state that they had a most enjoyable time. E. L. Eachus leaves this week for Ashland, where he expects to make his future home, and where he will conduct a service station. Cedar Rebekah Lodge tendered Mrs. Nora Street a farewell party last week, at which a … Read more

Surprise Valley Record, Cedarville, Modoc County, California, May 1925 May 6, 1925 Day – Gilmore Nuptials Miss Ruby Day, of Edgewood, became the bride of Carrol L. Gilmore, an auto salesman of Dunsmuir, on Thursday, April 16, in Redding, the marriage was solemnized at the Baptist parsonage, by Rev. Thurston. It is reported the young folks will make their home at Edgewood. Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Day, parents of the bride, gave a dinner at their Edgewood home on Wednesday evening, having only immediate relatives. The groom’s mother and brothers, Mrs. M. T. Stewart, Athol and Melvin, of Yreka … Read more

Surprise Valley Record, Cedarville, Modoc County, California, May 1923 Wednesday May 2, 1923 Fort Bidwell News Mr. F. Hickerson, of Warner Valley, was a visitor last week. He has charge of a big ranch in the valley. His many friends were glad to see him. The Indians of the village were stirred up over malicious reports regarding the death of the young Indian boy, who died recently. Better counsel prevailed, and the Red Men are now reported easier. It looked squally for a time, and it was feared trouble might come. Miss Kate Connelly is reported very ill, and she … Read more

Surprise Valley Record, Cedarville, Modoc County, California, May 1924 Wednesday May 7, 1924 Born Near Cedarville, Cal., May 7th, 1924, to the wife of Bert Simson, a daughter Gabe Scott was arrested in Oregon last week and brought back to Reno to be tried for matters connected with the bootlegging business. Martin J. Anderson died at Oroville this morning. His remains will be brought here for interment and the funeral will be held next Sunday. Fred Meyers of Eagleville and who has been in Sacramento during the past several months for medical treatment, arrived home last week very much improved … Read more