Remember When

115 years

Susanville residents met at the Rest Room on Main Street to discuss the possibilities of opening a sawmill, box factory and a planing mill just outside the city limits. District Attorney Pardee headed the meeting and said businessmen from Pittsburg, Penn. And Klamath Falls, Ore. wanted to build a mill, which would provide nearly 75 jobs if the town could donate the land.

115 years ago

George Nelson, of Adin, broke his back when he was thrown into a fence while riding one of his ranch cows. He was unable to move and laid there for two days before a friend discovered his dead body.

115 years ago

Tom Chow, a Chinese cook, shot and killed Tom Luey, a Chinese waiter, at the Johnstonville Restaurant.

Chow, who was fired earlier that morning by owner Bob Johnston, walked into the restaurant’s dining room and shot Luey in the leg. The bullet pierced an artery, causing Luey to bleed to death. Sheriff Cady later apprehended Chow walking through the neighborhood with the gun.

115 years ago

The community celebrated Teacher Institute Week, a countywide acknowledgement of the efforts of schoolteachers. Also, a few new teachers were welcomed to select schools in the area. According to the newspaper, these additions give a greater sense of credibility to local education efforts.