Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1889-02-23
Smiths valley Items.

WELLINGTON. SOUTH. Feb. ~. 1859.
ED. TiMEs:-
AL. Taylor Of Bridgeport 10 spending .
few days in the Valley.
Mr.. John Hoye, our enterpising merchant
is on combined business and pleasure trip
to the Bay.
Not wishing to intrude on Bessie, with
her pretty blue eyes, but on the contrary de-
sire to relieve her in a measure Of her ardu
Gus task.
There did not seem to be much interest
manifested here election day. Our vote
stood ~ opposed 10 and - in favor Of .
State Lottery.
Miss Mary Roach, Of Sweetwater, passed
through for home last Friday from Genoa
where she has been visiting friends for the
past few weeks.
The bill passed by the present session Of
the Legislature, increasing the salary Of the
Co. Assessor meets with general approval.
In H. 7. CARING we recognize worthy and
efficient officer.
MIR. Kroppe has started another blacksmith
shop. He is 6rst.class workmen, and in
tends to build several new wagons; and will
be able to supply this and Mason Valley in
the near future.
There have been in the Valley during the
past week four different agents for tree nur
series. Two Of whom were representing an
Illinois nursery and the others were from
Walla Walla. A number Of order. were
taken here.
The main travelled road through the Val.
ley is in fine condition-just like floor
with the exception Of the crossing at Desert
Creek. 1t has been for the past two months
dangerous to cross for fear Of going to-
China. 1t certainly demands the attention
of the Co. Commissioners.
IA fine day is becoming chestnut" yes
indeed we are enjoying too many fine days.
Every token Of Spring-except storm. So
far there promises 10 be an unusually small
supply Of water during the coming Summer.
Should this fine weather continue for two or
three weeks longer our farmers will suffer
an incalculable loss this Summer. Will
there be any water in Douglasf
St. Valentines day was extensively OBJ.
served in the Valley. But particularly so
by one young man. This young gent was
going to have some fun Tor what he thinks
is fun If the other fellow thinks so or not }
He hit on an original idea. This was his
game: To send two valentines each to most
Of the young ladies in the Valley. and while
Disgusting his own writing write IS much as
possible like the girls best fellow. Conse.
quently several Of the young men have had
to explain as the valentine was not altogeth
er complimentary. They have blood in
their eyes and are after his scalp.
A petition to legislate Smith Valley out
Of Lyon and into Douglas eoan,y has been
in circulation for the past few days. There
are several substantial reasons adva need by
the originators Of the scheme in favor Of the
move. First, at present the tax rate in
Douglas is per. cent. just think Of it, 50
cents on the $1,000 less than in Lyon Co.
Second, Genoa, the county seat Of Douglas.
is easier Of access than is Dayton; yes, it's
true that it isn't so far between drinks; not.
withstanding it is the same distance, IS miles
to each place. And last but not least ye
Daytonites do not or will not recognize or At
least prize the ability Of some Of our polit.
ical aspirants. We are going to Douglas,
they elect cheap men-consequently not so
much competition. We mighty Legislators
do not legislate over $500. 600 worth OF
property out Of your county. Don't "let her
20, Gallagher"