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Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1897-07-25

The case OF the Foulks Accelerut-
ing Air Motor Co. va. j. II. Thics
came W for trial this morning before
Judge Cheney. after pending in that
Court for several months. Tie suit
is ii test case, and while J II. Thics il
the nominal defendant. G.. S. Nixon.
w. ii. \. Pike, A -. Griffin. &. 4.
Norcross, Judge Massey and m
nns other parties are in the same
boat with Mr.. Thies: for il the case
goes against Thies similar suits will
doubtless be instituted against all
the other subscribers to tie stock OF
the corporation, representing come
forty thousand shares. Tie. case Inns
been under the management Of Cur
Ter & Curler and George Foulks on
the part OF tho plaintiff, and +. ~.
Norcross AID james +. Dennis upon
the part Of defendant. This morning
both parties got blood in their eycs
md tho firm Of Deal. Tauszky &
Wells was entered as additional attor.
ncys for the plaintiff. and the firm NJ
%TOrreyson & Summerfield in behalf
Of defendant.
Tho defendant charges fraudulent
representation upon the part OF
foulks rs to the scope Of his patcn I
M a ground for defense 20 the ac-
ton.
Tho Foulks Company was organ
lied during tho legislative session OF
1893. and nearly all Of the stock.
holders were members Of that illus
trious body. Tho ease will probably
continue for several days, md is one
OF thu most interesting, from a law
standpoint, tired in tho court for ecv.
cral ycare.--itcDo Gazette.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1897-07-25

w. !. p. PeytoD went TO Salt Lake
yesterday md delivered nm address
fore tho Utah Wool Growers Agso.
citation 10y special invitation OF the
executive committee OF that orgaui.
cation. Ono OF the things that he
got of during his address that set tho
sheep men roaring with laughter and
cheers was IN follows: at has nj.
ways seemed to inc that shephcrds
and the tendtrs Of hocks wcrc OF
special favor in Gods cycs. When
the light burst upon the cradle where
Iny the babe in Bethlehem, who was
to save the world aud redeem man.
KIND, his birth WINS announced first
not to the money changers, not TO ths
merchants behind the counters, but
to the lonely shepherds ont on the
star lit plains and they wore led to
gaze upon the ballowed face OF the
redeemer Of the children OF men,
The cattlemon were told nothing
about II and ever since they have
been mad at. and jealous OF, the sheer
men,
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1897-07-25
THE KAISER AND MR.. FIRTH.
Small Princes First Attempt a
Painting wna DISASTROUS

Small Princes First Attempt at
Painting Wns DISASTROUS
Although Prof. Knackfuss is usually
credited with assisting the knisrr in
the production OF his surprising pic
lures, the German monarch owes hig
earliest introduction TO the mysteries
OF art to an English painter. says the
London Chronicle. The first time the
kniscr handled "a brush was ut Wind.
scr. when Mr.. Firth was painting the
picture Of the prince Of Wales mar.
IiHg" for tho queen. All the royal per
'"rnTcs give sittings to the artis, md
the kaiser. then n little f~our.ycnr.old
prince. spent several mornings in the
where the picture was being
printed. TO keep the child quiet Mr..
Firth gave him some paints and brushes
nnd allowed him 10 dnbblc on ono of the
unfinished corners OF the canvas
AS II natural result Of this very In.
iudicious proceeding the princes face
was In n very few minutes covered with
strcnkn Of green. blue md vcrrnilion.
The sight of his smcarcd face terrified
his govcrncea. who begged tho artist
to remove the %colors: md Mr.. FIRTH,
armed with rugs and turpentinc. had
nenrly completed hia task when the
punEcnt spirit found its way into n
scratch upon the Child's check. The
future kniscr screamed with pain, n..
snultcd tho eminent painter with his
hsts md hid himself under u large
table, where he yelled until he was
tired. Mr.. Firth declares In his rem.
inisccnCcs" that the little pr;ncc
showed n most uniorgiving spirit and
re'cngcd himself nficrwnrd by sitting
40 badly thnt tho painter failed alto.
Rct''cr to produce a satisfactory like.
ness.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1897-07-25
Don't Waste the Water,

Ii water company has very i'm.
portant notice TO consumers elsewhere
In this issue. II has been the inten.
ton OF the company to keep the pipes
tull OF water during the night Tor IN.
slant use should a iife break ont. In
this, however, they nave failed be-
cause OF the car~elessnesso or something
worse OF the water consumers who
let the water from the hydrant
all night thereby depriving others OF
the water they arc rightly entitled to
aiid leaving tie people helpless i'll
case a fire should break ont. 70 put
a stop to this useless waste of water
by these parties and to protect the
town the company has adopted q
set OF rules which will be strictly en-.
forced. Those consumers who hive
reckl@ssly wasted the water either
through ca%re!essness or c~ussednesa
should stop il at once or they will be
deprived OF the water. No fines will
he RENTED. Read the new rules
and obey them as they are made for
the public good.
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business Course. six months ESQ 20
Business Course, per month. 10 co
Shorthand Course, six months, 80 90
Shorthand Course, per month. 10 90
PcnmaDship, per month. So. ) 90
Any single study. per month.
except bookkeeping or
Shorthand see. ..... 90
y reduction OF ten per cent is made
from the above figures when two or
more students from one family enter
at the same time.
Fall term opens Nov. |. 1897.
For further particulars call on or
address
c. =. NESSE, Principal.
ELKO. NEVADA.
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INDIA SHnWlS.
Very Good mutations Are Made In
FrRurc.

Very Good limitations Are Made In
france.
Since the Introduction of the Tibet
goat into France the cashmere shawl
has been initiated with such wonderful
cNactncss that il is hard to detect the
imitation from the original, says the
Chnutauquan. Experts say. however.
that h genuine India shawl can he
detected from its having n less even
~ woven web and also from it's brighter
cOlors. II is lil;cw isr said that the Dor
der OF the real India cashmere shawl is
invariably woven ia small pieces. which
are scScd together ard the whole Dor
der is aftcrward sCNci uat1 the center.
II is a mistake To think that the shavls
are manufactured iu iH,li" in the form
in which they are gold here. Generally
the borders and ccntCrs come out sep
aratcly and are put together in sizes
and often in patterns to suit the GUS
toners.
\ number Of shnwls sold as real In
dia" are actually manufactured in
France. Persons familiar with both
articles say that the original il softer
than the imitation md TINT this soft.
ness arises from the way the thread In
spun and partly also because the Tibet
Eont dc]tcriorateE when removed from
It's native hills.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1897-07-25

IL may not do a poor man my
good to abuse 4 riab man. but il can.
not be denied that II is mighty com.
forting.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1897-07-25
Az, ER Is Nc n,lEs.

VIII be mads a low - is eJ.sis;s5t uirh
solii business prin=lFles. Apply ~ TIE Of
fee for terms
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1897-07-25

Fine line Of neck wclr. great var
iciy Of Summer shirts. nobby hntc,
cape, line shoes, dancing pumps, etc.
at AleSander's.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1897-07-25
STATE or NEVADA, l.
ELKO County 80

STATE OF NEVADA, l..
ELko COUNTY.
To ALL WHOM IT NAY CoScERS: Notice
is hereby given thai on July IL. 1907. the
above named plaintiff died in the above en-
titled Court. its complaint against the
above named defendant praying for the fore
closure OF a certain Mechanics lien and for
other acd general relief. Said lien being
recorded IN the ONCE OF the County Recorier
OF Elko County, State OF Nevada. In Book
- Of Lieas, pages LIS to ISL. inclusive.
And all persons are hereby bottled to ap.
pear In the above entitled Court on the I'D
day o: August. Is97. said day being during
the regular term OF said Court aud then
and there exhibit the proofs OF their said
lIeuS II any they may have. The property
a=ected by plairtir's lien IS generally DC
scribed as follows: Little San Flower RS
eryoir with inlet and outlet canals. Also
by pass ditch or canal. Also including all
dams, gates, dykes, fumes belonging 10
said canals and reservoir. Also all water
and water supply pertaining thereto. Also
all lands and mining clIims over which
said canals and reservoirs pass, including
the following lands and mining claims. As
we'll aS Others: Brureau No. l.. Robertson.
MIL Creek, Elko. Summit. XL, NIL. XT.
Nm, NIX, NJ. u. r, EE. =, Fl. Also all
placer mining claim under said canals.
dams and reservoir. All Of said property
being located in the Island Mountain Min
ing District in Elko county, State o, Ne.
vada.
Dated Al Elko. Nevada. July 10, 1877.
EVANS M ROGERS ASD A. G. UoRS
y wRES ASH WHEELER.
Attorneys for Plaintiff.
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AN EVENING PAPER.
SUBSCRIPTION T

ose Copy oas Northumberland 70
one Copy, -. .-oDshs--..--..----- 90
For sny PERIOD gaie- sir noaiss. cse dollar
per month Payable IN ADVANCE
Delivered ey carrier IN EikoA ~ twenty-five
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Nevada Business COlIeQG.
HIGH SCHOOL TUILDING.
ELKO,
COURSE Or STUDY.

The following arc the studies COM
prised i'll our regular business
Course:
bookkeeping and Actual Business
Practice.
PeDmaDship.
business Arithmetic.
Buincss Law.
Practical Grammar, Corrcspon.
deace and Spelling.
Ia addition To these students NAV
take Typcwriting at IN additional
cost Of fifty cents per month rent for
machine.
The Short Hand Course Inns for its
principal branches:
Shorthand,
Typewriting.
Correspondence md Spelling.
Students q, this course may take
any branch OF the Business Course
except Book. Keeping and Actual
Business Practice, without extra
charge.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1897-07-25
Notice to Lien Holders.

IL THE FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT
L Court OF the State OF Nevada in and for
Elko County.-Corey Brother Company,
Plair:!r, rs. The Gold Creek Nevada Min.
ing Company, Defendant. Notice to Lien
Holders.
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v. W. noonEH. Editor and Pro.

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Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-12-16

The terrible uncertainty OF life
was illustrated last Friday evening,
in the person of Napoleon Goupil, OF
this village, Apparently one OF the
most robust of men, about Z o'clock
in the evening, he entered the drug
store and while talking with Mr.. l..
Fourier, suddenly fell backward
striking his head on the floor. Dr.
Insley was hastily called aud he was
removed to his Office, where all that
skill could command was done, but
he never recovered consciousness and
expired in little more than an hour
He leaves a wife and three children
who will receive the sympathy Ut tint
the entire community. The funeral
Monday, conducted by Rev. Fr. Web
eler, was largely attended.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-12-16
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THE AVALANCHE,
| CRAWLING, NICE.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-12-16
How to Look Good.

Good looks are really more than
skin deep, depending entirely on a
healthy condition of all the vital
organs, IL the liver be inactive, you
have a bilious look; II your stomach
be disordered you have a dyspeptic
look; IL your kidneys be affected you
have a pinched look. Secure good
health and you will surely have good
looks. Electric Bitters is a good al
terative and tonic. Acts directly on
stomach. liver and kidneys. Purifes
the blood. cures pimples, blothes and
boils, and gives good complexion
Every bottle guaranteed. Sold at
L. Fournier's Drug Store. 5Oc pei
bottle.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-12-16

Mr.. r. B. Creeve, merchant OF Chi
howie, Va, certifies that he had con-
sumption, was given up to die, sought
all medical treatment that money
could procure, tried all cough rem
edies he could hear Of, but got no
relief; spent many nights sitting up
10 a chair; was induced TO try DR..
King's New Discovery and was cured
by the use of twp bottles. For past
three years has been attending to
business and says DIR. Kings New
Discovery Is the grandest remedy
ever made, as It has done so much
for him and also for Others In his
community. DIR. Kings New Dis.
cvvery is guaranteed for coughs, colds
and consumption. 1t don't fail.
Trial bottles free at L. Fournier's
Drug Store. o
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-12-16
n. w, Neutrality-suspicious..

We give below a testimonial receiv-
ed by Henry Mansir, as to his ability
as an opticlan, from the superlntend-
emit of schools at Newberry:
NEwBERRY, Nov, TO-, 1897.
To whom 1t may concern
1 takegreat pleasure in certifying
that Prof. H. w. Mansir. Optician
and Refractiouist, has lifted my eyes
to a pair OF glasses SO perfectly, that
| can readily read the finest print by
lamp light, a thing have been un-
able to do for eight years.
may here state that have tried
ten opticians within the past five
years without receiving any material
help from any Of them, and It was
after considerable reluctance that /
was persuaded by my friends to let
Prof. Mansir treat my eyes. i am In.
deed thankful now that / did 80. as
l am now able to read and write with
satisfaction aud comfart by lamp
light as well as by daylight.
Prof. Mansir has also successfully
treated many of my pupils, who were
suffering from dimness Of vision, and
In every case he has given excellent
satisfaction. He Is fair and liberal
| In his dealings with his patients, and
from my personal experience with
him professionally, / feel perfectly
Justified ia asserting that he Is a
thoroughly reliable and conscientious
gentleman. and a most skillful and
scientific optician. take great pleas
urc In recommending Prof. Mansir Il
the public as a gentleman worthy ol
confidence and thoroughly reliable II
every sense that the term implies.
A. d. CHISHOLM.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-12-16
The Trouble over.

A prominent man In town exclaim-
ed the other day: my wife has been
wearing out her life from the effects
of dyspepsia, Liver Complaint and
Indigestion. Her case batfied the
skill of our best physicians. After
using three packages OF Bacon's Cell
ery King for the nerves she Is almost
entirely we'll" Keep your blood In
a healthy condition by the use Of this
great vegetable compound. Call at
Z. FouRNIERs', role agent, and get a
trial package free. Large sizes SOC
and 25c.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-12-16
Trustees Sale.

The undersigned trustees for the
creditors of the Giayling Exchange
Bank will receive sealed bids for the
purchase of the residence OF John
Staley. located on Peni Isular Ave. f,
Grayling, Mich, inc uding four lots
Bids will be opened December 3lst,
and the right Is reserved TO reject
any or all bids. Sale to be for cash.
JAMES X. WRIGHT,
o. PALMER,
Trust ees.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-12-16
Bucklin,s Arnlca Saive.

THE BEST SALvE in the world for
Cuts, Bruises Sores, Ulcers, salt
Rh eum, Fever Sores, letter. Chapped
lands, Chilblains, Corns and all
Skin Eru ptio ms. nd posi- lively cures
Piles, or no pay required. 1t Is
guaranteed to give perfect satisfac-
ton, or money refunded. Price rs
cents per box. For sale by L. Four
o Ter, dr. ug gist.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-12-16
Estray Notice.

There came into my enclosure Nov.
25th, 1897. one fourteen months old
heifer; red and white, with four white
feet, and white spot in forehead.
Owner will please come forward,
prove property, pay charges, and
take her away.
FRED HARRINGTON,
decl6-7w Grayling, Mich.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-12-16
A Horrible Railroad Accident.

Is a daily chronicle In our pal ers;
also the death of some dear friend,
who had died with Consumption,
whereas, IL he or she had taken Otto's
Cure for Throat md Lung diseases n
time, life would have been rendered
happier AMI perhaps saved. Heed
the warning. II you have q cOugh
or any affection of the Throat and
Lungs, call at l.. FOURNIERs, sole
agent and get a trial bottle free.
Large sizes soc and Csc. 2
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-12-16
New Harness Shop.

G. O. MCCULLOUGH has added a
new line OF Harness Goods To his
Shoe Business, consisting Of Robes,
Collars. Whips, Blankets and every
thing kept in a first class Harness
Shop. Repairing done promptly and
neatly.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-12-16

Messrs. Nicholson and Olson, of
Grayling, Sailing, Of Manlstee, and
Jensen, OF Bagley, members OF the
Nicholson & Hanson Lumber Com
pany, were in town to-day.-Lewis'
ton Journal.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-12-16
Take Notice.!

All parties indebted to me are ear
nestly requested to make remittan
ces as often, and as large as convent
ent. We need funds.
Yours Respectfully,
Nov. II, TT 5. S. CLAGGEIT.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-12-16

Mr.. McClenuan will sing eight
songs, which alone are worth the
price OF the admission. At the con-
cert, Tuesday evening.
A ball and supper will be given 1T
the Opera House, on Friday evening,
the 31st, under the auspices OF the
Opera House Association. Supper
will be served at the Grayling
House.
Claggetts' new line Of Canned
Goods consists of Evergreen, Ruby,
Lily OF the Valley Sugar Corn, Ruby
Succotash, Eureka and Favorite Peas,
Tip Top, Roast Beef and Ruby Toma-
toes. Try 'em.
1. Rosenthal, OF N. Y. City, put In
an appearance one day last week.
We trust he has come to stay az IT.
looks natural to see him around, and
Grayling is far ahead OF N. Y. City,
as a place to reside,
f. ID. Harrison is building an ad-
dition to his place of business, In
which he will put a steam laundry
1t will be in full operation the hrst
OF next month. Further particulars
will be given hereafter.
The Ladies' Aid Society OF the M.
E. Church, will meet at the Parson-
age, to- morrow afternoon. the l7th.,
at O'Clock. A general invitation is
extended to everybody to attend. A
light lunch will be served.
The Epworth League will give
Novelty Social at w. r. G. hall. to-
morrow evening, the 18th. II you
wish to learn what it is, attend 1t
and take along supply of nickels II
you wish to enjoy 1t thoroughly.
Do we realize the expense and
time the singers of the town have
given without compensation. Show
your appreciation Tuesday evening,
by your presence at the Opera
House.
Mrs. Geo. L. Alexander gave Pc
dro Party to a large number OF her
friends, last Friday afternoon, which
is said to have been very enjoyable
one. From present indications, par
ties of one kind or another, will be
numerous this winter.
The special term of Court, held
here last Monday, was adjourned to
Jan. 10TH, 1898. Judge Sharpe and
Stenographer Austin were present
and the local bar enjoyed visit with
them, even IL no special business was
transacted.
II. w. Mansir, the optician. will
remain here only one week longer
Those wishing to consult him In re.
gard to their sight should leave their
orders for calls with Andrew Peter
son as soon as possible.
Mrs. Arnold, who was visiting with
Miss l.. e. Williams, returned Il
her home at Mackinaw Island, las'
: Friday. A large number OF the la
: dies who had made her acquaintance
while here. accompanied her to tn
E depot.
: The Bay City Beet Sugar Co., wa
: organized last week. X. Hanson
was elected one of the Directors, an
e will look after the interests OF TN
:. Beet producers of Crawford count!
y Work will commence on the built
e ings at once.
I have sent out several hundre
1t statements of subscription account
,f this week, which i trust will me-
le with prompt and cheerful respons
1 have carried everything possib
during the last four years OF depre
;! sion, but have reached the end
- my tether, and must now say pay
STOP"
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-12-16

Geo. w. Conner shot very large
while owl that was watching MS
chicken coop, last Monday. 1t meas
ured five feet from tip TO tip OF It's
wings. He will have it mounted.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-12-16
Notice..

Parties having young cattle can
Ind ready market for them by APP
plying to us. We will pay highest
market price.
SAILING, HANSON & Co.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-12-16

w. B. Ostrander, who has been
spending the hunting season with
his brother, Attorney Ostrander, OF
this place, returned to his home In
Grayling, Saturday. Lewiston Jour
nal
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-12-16
w. r. G.. Officers.

Marvin Relief Corps, No. 1872, elect
ed the following officers, at their reg
ular meeting last Saturday:
President, Mrs. A. L. Pond.
S. V. Pres, Mrs. A. G. Wilcox
]. V. Pres, Mrs. Dell Smith.
Chaplain, Mrs X. z. Forbes.
Treasurer, Miss Alice Culver.
Conductor, Mrs. w. ;. Chaiker.
Guard, Mrs. A. II. Wlsner.
Delegate to State Convention, Mrs
w. ). Chalker; alternate, Mrs. w.
Woodwork.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-12-16
w. B. I'll YNN, Dentist
WEST BRANCH, MICH,

WILL make regular trips to Grayliny
the 10th OF each month, remainin1
for three days. Office with Or. ms
Icy.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-12-16
The Biggest Offer Yet.

The Twice a-Week Free Press ID
conceded by all to be MICmGAN's
LEADING NEWSPAPER. 1t is published
on Tuesday and Friday of each week
and is almost equal to daily paper.
Remember, that by taking advantage
of this ombination you get SO copies
OF the Avalanche" and 104 copies OF
the aFree Press" for only 80, which
makes the cost of the papers to you
about One Cent per Copy.