Modoc County

Surprise Valley Record, Cedarville, Modoc County, California, July 1924 Wednesday July 2, 1924 May Have Been Hurt George Weilmunster and little son were down from Lake City Saturday evening, and Mr. Weilmunster informed us that while riding at Benton Meadows, near Davis Creek, he found a bay mare running loose on the range, with a saddle on and a rope around her neck. She had evidently been running on the range in that condition for a week or more, and had been seen by others. He caught the animal and removed the rope and saddle, which can be seen for … Read more

Surprise Valley Record, Cedarville, Modoc County, California, July 1923 Wednesday July 4, 1923 Percy Harris was awarded $629 damages from Porter Heard last week by the Superior Court. W. H. Mayfield and family moved to town last week and are occupying the Whittier residence, on Main St. The preliminary hearing of Claude Coonse for the murder of Frank Gooch has been set for next Monday. Robinett and Wylie are attorneys for the defendant. A report of another murder at Denio last week reached here. Mrs. Tregaskis, 25, had been shot and killed by a man named Tompkins, 65, and he … 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. J – L Surnames – 1917-1918 Modoc County … Read more

Surprise Valley Record, Cedarville, Modoc County, California, July 1922 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 … Read more

Surprise Valley Record, Cedarville, Modoc County, California, January 1925 January 7, 1925 30 Years Ago And Now When hens were $3 per dozen, roosters 10 cents a piece, eggs 3 dozen for 25 cents, butter 10 cents per pound, milk 5 cents per quart, the butcher gave away liver and treated the kids to bologna’s, the hired girl received two dollars per week and did the washin’; women did not powder or paint, in public, smoke, vote, play poker or shake the shimmie. Men wore whiskers and boots, spit on the sidewalk, chewed tobacco and cussed; beer was 5 cents … Read more

Surprise Valley Record, Cedarville, Modoc County, California, January 1926 January 6, 1926 Dr. Kennedy performed an operation on M. Chester last week and he is getting along as well as could be expected. The operation was delicate one and owing to Mr. Chesters’ advanced age, the outcome is doubtful. Dorris Fulcher of Bidwell was shot and slightly wounded by Harry Calderwood last Christmas night. They attended a dance at Adel, where the shooting occurred. Too much moonshine is said to have been the cause of the shooting. Some of the young men in Modoc should take due notice and govern … 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. G – I Surnames – 1917-1918 Modoc County … Read more

Surprise Valley Record, Cedarville, Modoc County, California, January 1923 Wednesday January 3, 1923 Retiring Officers Next Monday, Mrs. Nettie Harris retires from the office of School Superintendent of Modoc. For the past twelve years she has filled that office and discharged the duties in a highly efficient manner. In fact it can be truthfully said that she was the best Superintendent that Modoc ever had and the best wishes of her many friends follow her wherever she may cast her lines. John C. Sharp will retire from the Supervisor-ship of 2nd district, but will assume the more responsible duties of … Read more

Surprise Valley Record, Cedarville, Modoc County, California, January 1922 Wednesday, January 4, 1922 Alex Weilmunster and Mrs. Daisy Weilmunster were married at Reno one day last week and returned to their ranch in Long Valley. [1]Note: They were married in 1912. ??? BCR H. B. Stephens of Fort Bidwell went to San Francisco last week to be at the bedside of his son, Harry, who is reported seriously ill. We hope to hear of his recovery very soon. McCulley & Rea have dissolved partnership in the McCulley & Rea hardware business, which they have conducted here for the past ten … Read more

This site is a county site for California AHGP, a state organization of the American History and Genealogy Project (AHGP). AHGP is a group of volunteers working together to provide free genealogy websites for genealogical research in every county and every state of the United States. You have apparently stumbled upon my contribution to this effort. Our name are Judy White and Dennis Partridge, and we are the joint CAAHGP county coordinators (cc) for Modoc County, California. If you would like to contribute data to this website please contact us, using the comment form! This, the northeastern county of the … Read more