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. A – B Surnames – 1917-1918 Modoc County … Read more

Surprise Valley Record, Cedarville, Modoc County, California, August 1924 Wednesday August 6, 1924 Visit Parents Vern Linville, wife and son, and Mrs. Cockrell were over from Alturas last Sunday visiting Mrs. Linville’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Powers of Eagleville. Passing Of Harry D. Cook The sudden death of Harry D. Cook last Wednesday morning was a sad shock to his many friends. He had been around as usual and on Tuesday afternoon helped in the hay field. During the night he however, suffered from a severe pain in the region of the heart and in the shoulder, and … Read more

Surprise Valley Record, Cedarville, Modoc County, California, August 1923 Wednesday August 1, 1923 Long Valley Doings Eunice Kimble celebrated her eleventh birthday Sunday, July 29th, in giving an ice cream and strawberry party. All had a good time with loads of ice cream and strawberries for everyone. Miss Mary Weilmunster, of Lake City was one of the guests. Brief Mention Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Ogle, of Lakeview, were here last Sunday for a short time, and on their return home was accompanied by Mrs. E. C. Coffman, who has been visiting here for sometime. Harold Miller and wife and little … Read more

Surprise Valley Record, Cedarville, Modoc County, California, August 1922 Wednesday, August 2, 1922 Last Thursday, Jamie Prewitt was petting a dog that had been kicked by a horse and the dog licked his hand, which had a sore on it, and almost immediately after that the dog commenced frothing at the mouth and whirling around and ran into the house snapping and snarling and acting in every way as though it had the rabies. They got the dog into a room and killed him. Jamie left for Berkeley last Saturday where he will take the Pasteur treatment, precluding any danger … Read more

Surprise Valley Record, Cedarville, Modoc County, California, April 1925 April 1, 1925 Dr. Kennedy was called to Bidwell last evening to see Dr. Coates, who is quite ill. Dr. Coates returned to Alturas from San Jose last week and was taken sick with the flu, when he arrived there, and he is now at Bidwell, and is confined to his bed. We hope to hear of his speedy recovery. Dr W H Patterson Dead The sad news reached here Monday that Dr. W. H. Patterson had passed away at Oakland on Sunday evening and that funeral services would be held … Read more

Surprise Valley Record, Cedarville, Modoc County, California, April 1926 April 7, 1926 Miss Mabel Kennedy underwent a tonsil operation this week and is getting along nicely. Mr. and Mrs. Simon Bennett, who surprised their many friends by going to Alturas and getting married last week were given an old fashioned charivari party last Friday night and a most enjoyable time was had. April 14, 1926 Death Of Wm C Beeson Last Saturday evening William C. Beeson passed away at his home in Eagleville, the immediate cause of death being heart failure. The funeral was held on Monday afternoon in the … Read more

Surprise Valley Record, Cedarville, Modoc County, California, April 1923 Wednesday April 4, 1923 Mrs. Weber Passed Away Died – At Modesto, Cal., March 29, 1923, Mrs. Jacques Weber, aged 72 years, wife of Jacques Weber and mother of Mrs. Richard Tatum, of Reno, Nevada, Mrs. Mary Martin, of Modesto, Cal., Mrs. Annie Pierce and Mrs. Gary Williams, of Likely, Cal., Mrs. Jane Wallace, of this place and Mrs. Marguerite Peterson, of Fort Bidwell, and one son, Paul Weber of Modesto. She was one of the early pioneers of this place, where she has many friends who regret her death. The … Read more

Surprise Valley Record, Cedarville, Modoc County, California, April 1922 Wednesday, April 5, 1922 The Reaper William Wilson, of Fall River Mills, died last Wednesday, death resulting from heart trouble. Mr. Wilson was one of our prominent educators and for years conducted a training school for teachers at Adin and Fall River Mills. For the past several years he has been in ill health, but his sudden death was a shock to his many friends. He leaves a wife and children and his mother, Mrs. S. A. Wilson, a sister, Mrs. Nettie B. Harris and two brothers, E. M. Wilson, of … Read more

This is the transcription of the June, 1948 City Directory that belonged to  Mr. Ballard, Modoc County Recorder. This directory includes  Lassen and  Modoc Counties and Sections of Plumas, Shasta and Tehama Counties.  This is only the town of Alturas. All entries are for June 1948. Our thanks to Janece Carter Streig for contributing this database. 1948 Directory, Alturas, Modoc County, California

This is the transcription of the June, 1948 City Directory that belonged to  Mr. Ballard, Modoc County Recorder. This directory includes  Lassen and  Modoc Counties and Sections of Plumas, Shasta and Tehama Counties.  This is only the town of Alturas. All entries are for June 1948. Our thanks to Janece Carter Streig for contributing this database. 1948 Directory, Alturas, Modoc County, California