The Courier. (Genoa, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1903-12-25


Prof G. w. Waits and family are
spending the holidays with relatives in
Reno
Walter Berry and Myron Chambers,
both of Diamond Valley, are doing
East Reno this week.
Mrs. l.. NJ. Lewis, formerly of era
dlebaugh's, has two cosy cottages in
course of construction at East Reno.
Dick Cook and Niels Morrison, form
erly of this valley, are located in East
Reno, and quite busy at their carpen-
tering trade.
Remember the dance in Valhalla
hall, New Years Eve. 1t will be
a big event, with splendid music and
a good supper.
|. Goldstein of Waterloo has received
a full line of rubber and felt goods, al
SO large assortment of toys, clothing
and jewelry, suitable for Christmas
gifts.
Only twice before to day, during the
life of the COURIER, has it happened,
that an issue appeared on Christmas
day. The previous years were 1880
and 1891.
Chas. Beaman and Elisha Dickinson,
of Smith Valley, came through Gard
nerville Wednesday, in transit for Cal
ifornia, where they will spend the
holidays.
Judge Edward @. Stimson, after
thorough inspection OF the Delaware
Co.'s property, and q visit to the
Nevada Co.'s plant, returned last Sun
day to his home in Denver, Col.
A Christmas tree and dinner, given
on Wednesday evening, in honor Of .
number of lady teachers and friends
by Mrs. Wallace (nee Matte ChiIds)
constituted pleasing social event al
Genoa.
II. w. Curtz, of Loope, after a short
visit to his sister, Mrs. Kinssbury, at
the Springs, departed Monday, accom-
panied by his wife and daughter
Louise, for San Francisco, to spend the
holidays with relatives.
Reverend Pardee states that there
will be no Christmas tree at the NJ. r.
church this year, as . good many
family heads of his flock object to the
congregation of so many young folks,
while scarlatina is still holding its
sway in our midst
The assault and battery case, pre-
ferred by Peter Milich against a Bas-
que, and tried by jury in the Genoa
Justice court last Monday, ended in a
speedy acquittal of the defendant.
There had been an i'll feeling existing
between the men for several months
past, resulting, as in most cases of this
kind, in dead expense to the county.
Robert, the five-year old son of G.. III.
Bennett of Markleeville, who has been
undergoing medical treatment, includ-
ing several operations, for q general
upsettal of his nervous system, at San
Francisco, is almost fully recovered;
but, in accordance with the advice of
his physicians, he will spend the win
ter below under the charge of his aunt,
Mrs. +. Howey.
Chris Larson, who returned last
Saturday from weeks trip to Church
i'll county, states that the new court
house at Fallon has just been complet-
ed. He describes the building as be-
ing of quite pretentious size, and
well appointed and lighted through
out. His son Charley will return to
Gardnerville after New Years in the
company of his sister, Mrs Fred Dud-
ley.
"High diddlediddle, the cat and the
fiddle" runs the old rhyme, but this
time it is not the cow that is jumping,
for the beef prices, that's, ON the hoof,
are quite reasonable, but the price of
eggs is going heavenward in long
leaps. The plebeian product Of the
American hen is now quoted at the
fancy price Of Atty cents In Gardner
vile. Everything considered, the
American farm has OF present proceed
ed Wall street as factor in domestic
prosperity.
The case in Justices Court Of c. NJ.
Krummes vs.. the estate Of II. Jaynes,
deceased, has been sst for trial on jan
uary 9Th, before Judge Esell. Mr..
Krummes charged 1920 for his services
and expenses connected with the buri-
al of Mr.. James. This charge G. e.
Merrick, the administrator Of the
estate, thought was too high, and sig
nifled his intention Of allowing the
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