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- October 21, 1908, Cedarville (From the Surprise Valley Record):
Born- In Cedarville, Cal., Oct 14, 1908, to the wife of Norman Winder, a daughter.
1908 New Era #6:
Norman Winder, of Cedarville, came over last week on a business trip. He reports times quiet in his vicinity. Mr. Winder is Justice of the Peace of Cedarville township, but says there is "nothing doing" in his court these days.
13 Jan 1909 New Era:
There was a family reunion at the home of I. N. Jacobs and wife of Lake City, pioneers of '64, who built the first house in Modoc County on the first Saturday of May, 1864. On Christmas Day the children and grandchildren-twenty-five in all-gathered around the table and enjoyed a bountiful -Xmas dinner: O. W. Jacobs, wife and two sons; W. S. Jacobs, wife, two daughters and one son; N. Winder, wife and two sons; C. F. Wheeler, wife and one son; F. G. Messner, wife and three sons, and two sons, Victor and Lester Jacobs, still at home.
3 Feb 1909 New Era:
Rev. J. G. Wentzell and Judge Norman Winder, of Cedarville, are lecturing at various points in the county these days, on behalf of the Anti Saloon League. Tomorrow evening, Thursday, they will speak at the Congregational Church of Alturas, and others will also participate in the speaking. All are cordially invited to attend.
10 Feb 1909 New Era:
The Anti-Saloon League rally at the Congregational Church last Friday evening was a great success. A large crowd was in attendance, and some splendid speeches were made. The principal speakers were Rev. G. J. Wentzel and judge Norman Winder, of Cedarville.
7 Apr 1909 New Era:
Norman Winder, of Cedarville, was among visitors to Alturas this week.
14 Jul 1909 New Era:
Norman Winder passed through Alturas last Friday on his way to Stanford, where he will take up a special engineering course. Mr. Winder is an engineer and wishes to better fit himself for the business. He will not return to Modoc.
14 Jul 1909 New Era:
Norman Winder and R. L. Snelling, having tendered in writing, their resignations as Justice of the Peace and Constable, respectively, of Cedarville Township, therefore on motion of Supervisors Turner, seconded by Supervisor Ward, it is Ordered, that said resignations be and each of them are hereby accepted and said offices declared vacant.
SURPRISE VALLEY RECORD - CEDARVILLE, MODOC COUNTY, CAL.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 1, 1922
Jack Hayes, of this place, last week received a letter from Gardnerville, stating that Norman Winder, while out with a posse hunting for a man that had been lost in the snow, had his leg badly frozen that it had to be amputated. All the other men out were more or less frozen. Norman Winder was well known here and his many friends deeply regret to hear of his misfortune.
SURPRISE VALLEY RECORD - CEDARVILLE, MODOC COUNTY, CAL.
WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 11, 1922
DEATH OF NORMAN WINDER
Norman Winder, well known in this section, died at Gardnerville, last Friday night, September 15th, 1922, following an illness extending over many months. Last winter, while employed at American Falt, deceased had the misfortune to freeze one of his feet. Shortly after the accident, he returned to Gardnerville for treatment and a month or so later underwent and operation at which time his leg was amputated. His recovery was slow and after being able to be about town on crutches, he went to San Francisco, remaining there a month or so. He returned to Gardnerville, but a month before his death went to Reno where he remained until last Thursday. Friday morning he was taken suddenly ill on the street and twelve hours later the end came. Deceased was a native of England and was 54 years of age. He came to this valley some eight years ago from Surprise Valley, Cal., and engaged in carpenter work in this section. He was of extremely quiet disposition and made many friends here. The funeral was conducted Sunday afternoon by Carson Valley Lodge, Free and Accepted Masons, of which he was a member in good standing. He was also a member of Artemesia Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star. Interment took place in Garden cemetery. - Gardnerville Record.
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