The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1877-02-15
CHURCKHiLL COUNTY.
Deep Snov-The Educational Insti-
tute-GoOd Law Makers--The Debt
Funded The Population Increas-
ing.


CHURCHILL Co., Feb. 1877.
During the past few weeks We have
witnessed the heaviest fall of snow
that has ever fell in Churcbhill. While
the earth retained its snowy mantle,
THE SAVAGE WARRIOR OF THE WILD
FRONTIER
Might be seen passing quietly along,
either loaded with or in pursuit of
game, He could then lay his weapon
aside, for the defenseless jack rabbit,
seeing it-elf surrounded by snow on all
sides would seek the sbeltering protec-
ton of sage brush, where it was
easily taken and carried off in triumph
by its eaptor. the snow, however, has
given away, aud thick mist, which
hangs like sheltering veil over the
earth. has taken its place, while instead
of the suow, the shrnbbsry is now
covered with delicate network of
frost.
The times are very dull and have
been SO for some time past; still there
is something to keep alive the ANNA
! ton and raise the spirits of all, for
THE SCHOOL,
Now, well-knowu throughout the State,
has again opened its doors to tie
thirsting pupils of Churchhill. Once
more the bell rings out its joyous
welcomed AS the sound reverberates
and dies upon the frosty air all feel
that they have still one point Of univer-
sal interest, namely, the education of
their children. The school, which
opened Jan. 29;h, 1877 still retains its
former principal. Everything is car
ried on with the greatest order and
punctuality, and it is earnestly hoped
that, at the end of the year. there will
not be found one who can not look
back and say with an approving voice.
well done. -
THE PRINCIPAL, Mr.. PIKE,
by his skill and patience, il doing
everything in his power to have his
pupils, not only credit to the school
aud county, but tit ornaments for the
society in which they will mingle after
they have left the class room forever.
He is endeavoring to impress upon
Their youthful minds, not only the
knowledge of the various studies of the
present day, but also of the Great Mas
tor of Life and ID cath. which knowledge
will remain long after he has taken bis
farewell adieu in order to make room
for another instructor to share his joys
ald sorrows.
Churchill can well be
PROUD OF FER NEW OFFICERS,
who represent he. this year in the
halls of legislation, VIZ Messrs. L.
Allen and W. c. Grimes, both of whom
have been residents OF the county for
many years, and who have shown
themselves to be not only kind, oblig-
ing friends AMI neighbors, but also
wise aud judicious Office holders and
statesmen. Grimes has secured the
passage of bill for the payment Of
CuuKCHHIII COUNTY pONDs
The provisions of which will relieve the
connty from the payment OF I'M crest on
ildt btedpess, which bonds, heretofore,
could not be cancellJ d. from the fact
that the holders thereof preferred the
bonds TO coin.
Many new farms are being made this
season, and our population is rapidly
increasing, Soon, if we keep our
| stride, we shall outstrip the denser
peopled portion of our State Real es-
tate is on the raise, some ranches hav-
ing doubled in price within the last
twelve months.
o Churchhil!! Thou hast escaped
the jaws of the Unsuitable lion lyon
and are still alive. CHURCHHIL.