Modoc County

Marriage Records, Cedarville Methodist Church, Modoc County, California Marriages prior to 1880 Corbin Ewell Grider, Eagle Creek, farmer (not a church member) Mary A. McEuan, Eagle Creek Married 4 Jan. 1872 [This entire record difficult to deciper] Rev. W. J. White Walter Drouillard, Cedarville Fannie Wood, Cedarville Rev. J. R. Hammond [no date or other info recorded] Henry Taylor, Farmer (member of church) Candace P. Taylor (member of church) 5 Oct. 1879 by J. R. Hammond Thomas Lee, Smith Creek SMC Lumber Yard, millman Annie Benner 1879 by M. W. Pratt [only year listed; possibly could indicate same date as … Read more

Surprise Valley Record, Cedarville, Modoc County, California, May 1922 Wednesday, May 3, 1922 Accidentally Killed Last Wednesday night Limas Landis, one of the H. C. Co.’s sheepherders was brought to town for medical treatment, but died before reaching Cedarville. He and another herder had a couple bands of sheep near the Home Camp in Nevada, the two being about a quarter of a mile apart. Lindas’ partner heard a shot, followed by loud shouting, and on going over found Linda shot through the leg, the bullet entering the inner part of the thigh and making a fearful wound where it … Read more

Surprise Valley Record, Cedarville, Modoc County, California, March 1926 March 3, 1926 Mrs. Christie Smith is reported in a serious condition this week. “Grandpa” Mickle is also reported very ill and his recovery is thought to be impossible. Dr. J. R. Smith, dentist of this place received the sad news yesterday morning that his mother had passed away at Modesto and he at once left for Alturas. Louis Simms was brought over from Alturas last night, suffering with a severe attack of appendicitis and was found necessary to operate on him at once, which was done by Dr. M. R. … Read more

Surprise Valley Record, Cedarville, Modoc County, California, March 1925 March 3, 1925 Married – In Fresno, Cal., February 21, 1925, Miss Marie Phillips to Leo M. Brown. She is the daughter of Ellery Phillips, former residents of this place and her friends tender their congratulations to the newly wedded couple. Miss Ruby Hill and Edgar Harris, both formerly of this place, were married on February 21st at Stockton. The bride is the eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hill, and the groom is a son of Mr. Jas Harris, and both were reared in Surprise Valley where and they have … Read more

Surprise Valley Record, Cedarville, Modoc County, California, March 1922 Wednesday, March 1, 1922 Meets Tragic Death Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Russell, of this place, received telegrams from Annapolis Monday conveying the sad news their son, John had fallen from the top of an elevator and was crushed to death, but no details were given. John was appointed a cadet to West Point Military Academy last fall and had just finished his examinations and gave promise of a bright future. He will be remembered as a bright, clean boy of excellent habits making friends with all with whom he came … Read more

Surprise Valley Record, Cedarville, Modoc County, California, June 1924 Wednesday June 4, 1924 Improving The many friends of Ellsworth Scammon were shocked last week when the report was in circulation that he died at Westwood. However, late telegrams failed to confirm the report, and we are informed by Westwood parties that Ellsworth has passed the crisis and is now on the road to recovery, which his many friends will be glad to hear. Married At Alturas, Cal., June 1, 1924, Ellis R. Adams to Miss Grace Jones. The many friends of the newly married couple extend hearty congratulations and wish … Read more

Surprise Valley Record, Cedarville, Modoc County, California, June 1925 June 3, 1925 Mrs. Ruth McLane, of Gridley, accompanied by Mrs. Allie Benner and Miss Eva Street, of Napa, arrived here last Saturday, by auto. They formerly resided here, where they have many friends who are very glad to meet them again. Death Of R. F. Cook Richard Franklin Cook was born in Missouri in 1864 and came to California in 1888 and resided in Surprise Valley continually since then. He was married to Martha M. Smith in 1888, the issue of that union being two boys and one girl; Leonard, … Read more

Surprise Valley Record, Cedarville, Modoc County, California, June 1922 Wednesday, June 7, 1922 A pair of bootleggers visited Lake City last week. They were so generous with their jackass brandy that they took some to our Justice of the Peace, John Franklin. Mr. Franklin returned the compliment and gave the gentlemen a good night’s sleep in the city jail. Good enough, John, don’t let them sleep out when you have such a commodious place for them. Lake City’s financial man, Mr. George Sweeney was in Cedarville one day last week attending to business. Earn Dowden and family, were visiting in … Read more

Surprise Valley Record, Cedarville, Modoc County, California, June 1923 Wednesday June 6, 1923 Dr. J. McCosh Smith, well known throughout Modoc County, died near Los Angeles several days ago and his remains were taken East to his old home for interment. His many friends here regret to hear of his death. Card Of Thanks We desire to extend our sincere thanks to the people of Surprise Valley for favors conferred during their late misfortune in the death of our brother Alexander Stevens. Mrs. A. Gibson Howard Stevens Last week a man by the name of John Thompson was taken ill … Read more

Surprise Valley Record, Cedarville, Modoc County, California, July 1925 July 1, 1925 Pioneer Resident Passes Adam E. Rinehart, one of the old time residents of this valley, died at Lakeview last Wednesday evening from a sudden attack of pneumonia. His remains were brought to Cedarville and interred in the Odd Fellows cemetery Friday afternoon, the services being conducted by Rev. R. L. Waggoner, assisted by Cedarville Lodge No. 249, of which Order he has long been a highly esteemed member. The choir rendered several beautiful and appropriate selections. On the 18th inst. he motored to Lakeview, taking with him Mrs. … Read more