Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1875-01-14


this morning IN amusing extract from
the st. Louis Republican wherein
Phoebe, its history, surroundings, pres
ent. and possible future, are limned out
with very free and bold hand. II ap-
pears that tho Republican man has been
interviewing ex-Sheriff Travis. who, with
his family, are stopping at tho Barnum
Hotel, st. Louis. Friend Wes seems to
have thought it was II good oppor-
tunity to 4" josh tho night of the
lend pencil, and accordingly delivered
himself of yarn that did considerable
credit to his inventive powers and set up
tho eager quill-driver in good style.
Those little touches about tho bold.
eyed hurdles" being no eagerly sought
for and Phoebe having its regular daily
corpse furnished by tho "knife and
pistol practice OF tho streets and bar
rooms" are very artistic. Though
whether credit is to be given for them to
Yves or his interviewer. Of course it is
not possible for US to say We commend
our citizens to tho perusal OF the extract
itself and then for them to consider what
n queer idea the folks in old "Pike"
must have of Phoebe and its inhabitants.
The yarn is pretty good joke on tho
Republican, but is little rough on
Phoebe, seeing that the qniet. energetic
and intelligent citizens of this CAV
little burg can stand in favorable COM
parison with any other community of
like size in tho United States. The folks
here may not draw down the corners of
their mouths. look sanctimonious on
Sunday, cheat their neighbors on Mon
day. and on all occasions harden their
hearts and close their pockets agains the
appeals Of the needy and distressed, az
they do in the East; but for fulfilling the
duties Of good citizen and being honor.
able and useful members OF the body
polite. we will back our little Phoebe
against any of the stiff.starched, stub.
born-headed, hard.heartei pharisaical
towns Of the East.
School TAx.-By our kilograms from
Carson we see that Mr.. A. J. Blair, As
semblyman from this county, gives notice
that he will introduce "a bill to author
ize tho School Trustees OF Lincoln
county to levy a school tax" There
must be mistake somewhere, or our dis
patches are in error, which is probably
the case. For in the first place. There
are the school trustees of Lincoln county,
which is divided into several school dis.
tricts. In the next. Under the school
law as it at present stands, the trustees of
any school district are, in case of o fail
ure of funds, to keep open schools for
six months out of each year, invested
with the power to levy tax sufficient to
accomplish that purpose. Still again,
the trustees have power to appeal to the
qualified voters of each district on the
questions Of providing additional school
facilities or of keeping schools open for
q longer period than the term of six
months required by law. Under these
circumstances, we cannot understand
why additional legislation should be ne.
cessary, especially as the Constitution
forbids anything but general laws on
such subjects. However, Mr.. Blair bill
may be Of different character to that
reported by telegraph; so it will be best
to wait and see.
- MARRIED.-On Tuesday evening, at
fle Catholic Church, the Rev. Father
Monteverde united in the bonds of mat.
rimony Miss Catherine Kealy and Mr..
Morton Sullivan. After the ceremony
was performed, supper was served at the
Adriatic Restaurant on Main street, the
well known proprietor of which is the
uncle of the bride. After the elegant
repast had been discussed, the hall was
cleared and dancing was participated in
by the company until an early hour yes
terday morning, when all separated
wishing many years of happiness and
prosperity to the newly married pair, in
which we heartily join.
FIRE ALARM BELL.-Earl Hamilton
wishes us to give notice that the Fire
Alarm Bell" is now located on the roof
of Halpin's Building There are two
ropes attached, one of which comes down
on each side of the center door of the
store. By ringing either the alarm can
be sounded. We would also respectfully
suggest that in case of any citizen dis
covering fire, that If possible he will
mike it his business to have the alarm
sounded as speedily as may be. A few
minutes in getting help on hand fire..
quently makes the difference between
"a destructive fire and blaze that does
but little harm. So please remember
the place, Halpin's Building, and if &C.
casion arises, do not be slow iu getting
there.
FUNDING BILL. another place we
publish communication from County
Commissioner Julius Hoffman, which
will be found interesting to our citizens
We hope soon to obtain decided OK.
preston from the citizens of the county
for or against the proposed bill. Our
columns are opened to all who desire To
briefly express their views.
S. d. MAnrINo has now on hand 800
tons OF clear md clean leo, free from,
dirt and all impurities. He will sell the
same ut reasonable rates and supply NIL
demands. Any orders left with W r
Wilson. at Fulks & McAlpins saloon.
will be promptly attended to, and ems.
toners can rely on every attention being
paid to them. 1t.
Nor FORGOTTEN. Amid tho rejoioincs
attendent on the wedding of Mr.. Morton
Sullivan to Miss Kealy. the RECORD was
not forgotten, and II supply of sparkling
wine was sent to the office, in which the
health Of the bride and bridegroom were
duly toasted. They will please accep,
our congratulations and best wishes.
HOME AaAIN.-This evening Mrs. D
M. Tyrrell, the wife Of the Superintend
ont OF the Meadow Valley, returns home
atter visit to California and Virgins
City.
PAssENdFRs.-Mrs. d. NJ. Tyrrell ant
I. 8. Merchant will arrive by to-day.
Hamilton stage.
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