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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-06-24
FOR SALE

Mr.. F. f. Pollasky has sold the
house formerly occupied bv him on
State street and as the same is to
he moved from its present location
Mr.. Pollasky offers for sale all the
furnishings including bed room suits,
carpets. rugs. kitchen range, sewing
machine. refrigerator, dining room
and parlor furniture together with
numerous other household necessities.
These goods are in the best condition
and will be sold at sacrifice sale. II
interested call at Pollasky's store and
he will go with You and show you the
goods offered for sale Remember these
goods must be sold quick as the build
ing Is to be moved soon.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-06-24
NOVEL IRRIGATION
Plan of Bert Gee OfSeviIIe Town.
ship to Reclaim Arid
Land.
COUNTY DITCH THE SOURCE
Another Discovery Showing the
Opportunities that Often Lie
Unnoticed at Our Feet

Bert Gee, of Elwell. has hit upon
a novel plan of irrigating 40-scre
portion of his farm which is during the
hot summer months quite arid The
big county drain ditch crosses Mr..
Gees farm. passing through this
particular section of land. The fall
of the ditch Is great enough at this
point to enable Mr.. Gee to put In a
small cement dam and throw the water
back onto the arid portions of his
farm. In studying over the various
plans for irrigating Mr.. Gee found
there were two kinds most In use.
One is the ditch irrigation, which
consists of ditching the land to be
irrigated and turning the water into
the bitches. This gives fair surface
irrigation. but where the water col
lects too rapidly the vegetable growth
on the land is apt to be scalded during
the hot summer months.
The other consists of thing the land
and allowing the water to back up
through the tile into the soil. This
is considered the best as it moistens
the soil at the roots of the vegetation.
But this plan is not always an avail
able one. In Mr.. Gees case however
1T is He will tile all the adjoining
land and put in small dam in the
ditch. When the amount of water in
the land becomes too great he can, by
opening the gates of the dam drain
the entire 40 in "a hours.
Mr.. Gees plan is certainly novel
one and one worthy of emulation
where conditions are at all similar
With only temporary dam across
the ditch last summer Mr.. Gee by
merely flooding had heavy timothy
late in the fall when other meadows
were brown and dry.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-06-24
Parents and Friends of High
School Class "0S" Out In
Full Force
PROF. S. B. LIARD'S ADDRESS
Ringing Words on the True Value of
Characterization w c Sprogue
Unable to Come

The High School class of 1908 held
its graduation exercises at the opera
house Wednesday evening Over 500
people attended. many coming from
outside towns. William w. Sprague.
editor of the American Boy was to
have delivered the address of the even
ing but Wednesday noon word came
that he was confined to his bed with
illness. and could not come. Supt. Ellis
worth did some tall hustling and snc-
ceeded in getting hold of Prof. S. p.
Lizard. of the State Normal school at
Ypsilanti. The latter very generously
agreed to come and ''trv and make
good. He came and from the favor
able comment heard after he concluded
his address there can he no doubt that
he made good On thc.stage with the
graduating class was the Alma board
of education, the speaker of the even-
ing and Supt. Ellsworth
The exercises were held upon the
stage which was tastefully decorated
with green plants and white daisies.
The latter were quite symbolic of the
class colors which are white.and GOLD.
Large yellow and white streamers also
overhung the stage while across the
front was the class motto in big gold
letters Climb though the rocks be
rugged.
Snpt. of Schools Ellsworth was mas
ter of ceremonies. The program opened
with piano solo by Miss Theo Ans
bury. Rev. A. J. Funnell offered
prayer after which the high school
double quartette sang.
In introducing Prof. Laird, Supt.
Ellsworth called attention to Mr..
Sprague's inability to be present on ac-
count of sickness. He said that while
regretting the disappointment of Mr..
Sprague's absence ne felt warranted in
saying that the speaker secured. Prof. |
Laird. would prove most acceptable
Following Prof Laird's address
Supt. Ellsworth presented the certif-
Gates of promotion. to the eighth grade
class. There were 81 who received !
certificates. Before presenting them
5upt Ellsworth addressed the class
briefly. urging upon them the import
ance of the step they are about to
take in entering the high schools. He
pointed out that the questions they
must decide upon now is what calling
hey will train themselves for in future
ife, and urged them to seek the advice
If parents and older friends before
making a choice.
In presenting the diplomas to the (
of the graduating class.
chairman Ezra Smith briefly addressed
he class pointing out the pride the
'oard took in the class for its prese-
'erance in completing the course and /
'rging them to he as persevering In {
diving life's.probIems In
The exercises closed with song by Z
he girls glee club
Prof. Lizard spoke In part as follows,
aking for..his theme The Scope and q
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-06-24
ADVERTISED LETTERS.

Advertised letters for week ending
June. 20tb, 1907: Emmett Bowen. Roy
Cross, Charles Lenora, Lloyd Smith,
Wm. II. Schaeffer. The above letters
IL not called for will be sent to the
Dead Letter Office July 9Th, 1908.
G. r. Brown, p. M.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-06-24
CHILDRENS DAY.

Childrens' Day exercises were held
at the Presbyterian church la st Sun
day evening. Exercises by Mrs.
Howe's infant class. and Mrs. Doan s
class, together with recitations and
special music formed major part of
the program. Three children were
baptized before the service closed.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-06-24
GOV. FRED N. WARNER
And Lieutenant Governor Patrick
h. Kelley Will be in Alma
Next Wednesday.

Wednesday afternoon July first at
two O'Clock Gov Warner and Lieut..
Gov Patrick Kelley will be in Alma and
discuss State Issues and Measures in
which all citizens are interested. Every
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-06-24

body urged to be present. Good music
has been provided.
The Governor will be at North Star
1915 a. M, Wednesday July 1st at
Ithaca at 200 o'clock; Alma at O'Clock
and Riverdale at three O'Clock the
same day.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-06-24

The regular meeting and picnic of
the Civic improvement League has
been postponed until after July 9Th.
Watch for the date
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-06-24

Miss Mona Glenn. the soubrette who
Is playing weeks engagement at the
Opera House this week Is drawing
large crowds In her many songs and
dances consisting of Indian. costumes
and dances. butterfly costumes and
many other changes she is certainly
mistress of her art
The Goldfield news. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1904-1911, 1908-04-25
MILL AT RAMSEY

Further indication of the riches .on
Bonanza Mountain and the Lucky Boy
claim in particular, which ground is
owned by the Ramsey Comstock com
pany, came to light this week, says the
Recorder. When graders working on
the new mill site uncovered a rich
ledge %trending parallel with the famous
dyke. 1t was at first thought some of
the rich float from the big %outeroppirg
above was responsible for some very
rich paintings obtained, but a little
work Don disclosed the fact that an
other ore body from four to five feat
wide existed on the rich acreage.
RAMSEY CoMsToCK MILL
Good progress is being made with tn,
mill. The graders have made salts
factory Roadway and with several
teams hauling the plant from Dayton,
the actual construction of the mill will
be under way in a few days. Most of
the frame work and some of the ma
chinery is already on the ground. Ce-
ment has been ordered, which is ex.
pected to arrive any day now. This is
to be used for the foundation and for
bedding the machines. A pumping
plant will arrive in a dav or two, which
is to be installed at the well. Sinking
viii Immediately resume as il was only
possible to 60 down about Is feet on
account Of the large flow of water. The
now is much greater than was expected
at such a shallow depth and goes TO
show that a supply more than ample for
The Goldfield news. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1904-1911, 1908-04-25

the present plant can be readily OBJ
tanned.
FISHER NO. 2
Development work is going on at the
Fisher No. 2 claim, an acreage situated
on the west side of town. The Fisher
group belong to the Ramsey brothers
n for some time has been prospected
by Bladen Ramsey resulting in opening
a four-foot quartz ledge that offers one
OF the best showings to be found in the
district.
wALKovER
1t is certain that the new strike at
the Walkover mine is the main body
OF ore on that rich acreage. Miners
have been employed opening the ledge
and 1T is found that over 80 feet of ore.
carrying high average values, is con,
tanned in it, with several feet next to
well-defned hanging wall that is
shipping grade. As the ore at present
exposed is all oxide in character the
gold occurs in the free state and a sim
pie panning test is sufficient to show
the values are well scattered
through the entire ledge. For fancy
results, however, ore next to the wall
IS horned and they can certainly show
". something great whenever any of
select rock is tested.
DA0O NO.
On the Dago No. 8 claim, an acreage
a few hundred feet southwest of the
FISHER group, some rich ore has lately
been uncovered in driving a crescent
the bottom Of q 3O-foot shaft
The Goldfield news. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1904-1911, 1908-04-25
RECEIVER FOR STATE BANK

acting for Governor Sparks, Secretary
of State Douglas and tSate Treasurer
Ryan.
The commission found that the assets
of the defunet institution amounted to
but $1,229,3O3, while the total liabili-
ties are 81. ,372, leaving the ~institu-
ton nearly half a million dollars to the
bad.
This action of the commissioners was
only taken after a most urgent demand
was made by the depositors, more than
5000 in number, in Goldfeld, Carson
CITY, Blair, Manhattan and Tonopah.
The matter of a receivership will
come up before Judge Langan May
18th. In order to make the receiver
ship possible it will be necessary to
withdraw attachment proceedings, while
it will also nullify the signing for
deferred payments.
The Goldfield news. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1904-1911, 1908-04-25
VOLUNTEER FIRE BOYS
ENTERTAIN ZIG AUDIENCE

One of the best, limo the best ANA
teur events in the history of Goldfeid
was the minstrel show given Wednes-
day evening for the benefit of the GeAS-
field Volunteer Fire Department.
The patronage Was liberal, the boxes
in the Mippodrome selling for gilt
edged figures, the n occupied by
George Wsngfeld, who gave an addi-
tional check for $500 for the new fire
house, bringing $500.
This entertainment was directed by
Ed Hogan ana Mrs. Brink, who devoted
their time and talents for several
weeks to making it a success.
A number Of the most talented and
influential people of the city lent their
aid. The show was built along craig
inal lines and was a literal howiing sue
cess.
The Goldfield news. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1904-1911, 1908-04-25
ORE OPENED
ON ORIGINAL BULLFRO0

fines of the Bullfrog district. The ore
occurs IN breaks in the lime, Through
which there is an intrusion of porphyry
which is traceable through the country
for several miles.
"The Montgomery Shoshane mill il
doing excellent work, grinding out
about IFS tons a day. The mill ore viii
average about 800. This should make
the production for the month about
$10o, 000.
"Sacking is being continued ON the
Tramp Consolidated, the ore running
from 800 up. A shipment is now be
ing assembled. The pay shoot, exposed
in the drift, is about 800 feet in length,
and should be good for a large pro
duetion.
nConstruetion work on the 25-stamp
mill of the Homestake-King Consol-
idated is being rushed, and it will not
be many weeks before the mill will be
ready for commission. This will be
one Of the finest mills in Nevada, the
company sparing no money to make it
thoroughly modern.
.fThe good work that is being accom-
plished by the many leasers and also
by the companies emphasizes the neces-
sity and feasibility of a custom mill
for Rhyolite. There is no question
about the tonnage, and we have plenty
of water also. Propositions are now be-
ing considered for a mill, and in all
probability, something definite shortly
will be contaminated
"The railroads are showing their
faith in Rhyolite by putting up SUBJ
stantial depots. The Bullfrog- Goldfieid
depot is ready for occupancy, and the
magnificent mission style passenger
station of the Las Vegas & Tonopah is
rapidly nearing completion.
"While we haven't any boom on
down at Rhyolite, things are looking
better, and we are very hopeful for the
future
The Goldfield news. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1904-1911, 1908-04-25

A receiver will be asked for the
State Bank and Trust company and the
petition will come from the State Bank
commissioners.
This is a change of front by that
body from the position occupied a few
months ago, when the commission stated
publicly wei its signatures, that the
Hickey Institution vas absolutely sol
vent and would pay depositors dollar
for dollar. State Bank Examiner
Miller. it will be remembered, resigned
his position because it was demanded
of him by the commission that he re-
port. the bank as solvent. despite his
findings, after careful examination, to
the contrary.
The members Of the commission pres
emit when the meeting was held Thurs
day to request the ~reeeivership were
lieutenant Governor Don s. Dickerson,
The Goldfield news. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1904-1911, 1908-04-25
DATE Is FIXED FOR
MONTEZUMA OPENING

Cards of invitation are eut for the
dedication of the new home of the
Montezuma club, the companion struc-
ture TO The Goldfeld News office, the
finest club building west Of Denver.
The function will take place Wednes
day evening, April Goth, at $40, and
will doubtless be the most brilliant
society event in the history Of Gold
field.
Former Governor C. s.. Thomas of
Denver will deliver the address of the
evening. while there will be a number
Of other notable features on the pro-
gram. Music, dancing and refresh
menfs will conclude the festivities.
The lower fieor of the building is now
completed With the exception of the
decorations and furnishings, which are
being rushed.
The Goldfield news. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1904-1911, 1908-04-25

Although only two weeks old, Horn
silver, the new mining camp at the
base of Slate range, a spur of Gold
mountain, is a little city of 400 inhab-
itants and is daily growing at a rapid
rate.
There are seven saloons doing a
passing out the dope, six restaurants
singing hash, five lodging houses with
real feathers for weary heads and four
stores selling anything from hairpins to
dynamite.
Fifty tents and seven frame build
ings house the population. At the lower
end of Main street are feed and lumber
yards while two auto lines and one
stage line send in vehicles daily laden
to the guards and return empty.
Real estate is leaping in value. Lots
which two weeks ago sold for $50 and
a week later were worth 800 are now
in demand at 1000 per cent profit on
the original investment. The cause for
the appreciation in values is apparent.
Hornsilver is being builded for per.
manency. There are already 100
miners on the payroll and this number
will be shortly largely increased, while
shipments at the rate of $4,000 a
month are already in order.
Elmer J. Chute, maker of the map of
Goldfeld district, is now engaged pro-
ducing a map of Hornsilver district
and has the job well under way. He
has already completed a survey for
patent of the seven claims of the Great
Western group, the daddy company of
the camp, which is the first and prin-
cipal shipper.
A postoffice for Hornsilver is assured
1t will be doing business within two
weeks. Before the next issue of The
News appears Hornsilver will also be
in telephone communication with the
The Goldfield news. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1904-1911, 1908-04-25
ESMERALDA SLOW ON
EXPOSITION PROPOSITION

The International Mining congress
is shortly to meet in New York City
Space has been reserved in the pavilion
for a display of Nevada ores, but the
Nevada State Publicity committee is
having a hard task drawing from the
mine operators of Goldfeld the fixed
pro rata of funds needed.
Sam P. Davis, originator of the plan
to bring the funny men of America to
Goldfeld, is particularly at sea on the
proposition. Captain j. B. Menardi, Of
Red Top fame, was in Goldfeld last
week, where he secured donations to
the extent of $1,000 to this end.
An attempt is being made to increase
this amount. "Jones," as Goldfeld
may be advisedly termed, being called
upon to pay the freight, as usual.
The mines are here, the money IS
here. An assurance of good failh
seems to be all that is lacking to make
Nevada's exposition, with freight pre-
paid by Jones, a positive and over
whelming success.
The Goldfield news. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1904-1911, 1908-04-25

Earle r. clesaens, of the Rhyolite
Herald, has ,been in Goldfeld this
week. He bragght with him some of
that very rich green stained ore from
the Original Bdllfrog, which runs into
fthe thousands Of dollars to the ton. 1t
was this same kfad of stuff that first
attracted ~atten1ian to the Bullfrsg dis
ttict, and strange to say after more
than three years. the old mine is eaus
ing another sensation by the disclosure
Of the same character of ore in exactly
the same spot in the workings.
Speaking Of the strike and the Khyc-
HtesBullfrog country IL general, Mr.
tsitmens said:
a.The old Original Bullfrog ear de-
LIVER the goods and no mistake. This
rich ore, which is nearly as COOL ms any
thing ever found IN this. the first mine
cper ed in that country, was struck by
Ed Bratton and G.. w. Peterson, leasesNs
with the first round of shots. There Is
ne telling what nay be expected Of b
strike, Judging from previous expert
ences in. the mine. but the present show
ing has greatly encouraged the leasers
and they are Of the opiGlno that some
thing worth while S ahout to take
Iiace. The same kind of ore is being
opened in quantity on the property of
the Bulffreg West Extension, adjoining.
"The numerous Ladd mountain leas-
ers continue to get the rich ore, some
of which rams as high as $4,000 a ton.
Five sets Of leasers are working on the
National Bank, all in ore, and four on
the Burffrog Mining, also in ore.
81 visited the new camp OF 'fluorine
the other day, and found conditions
very promising. Fourteen sets OF leas-
ers are working. and five are III pay
ore. Forty<four tens have been shipped
by Biddleoone and Culver, the ore net
ting above $500 a ton, principally IN
gold. Application has been made for a
postonice.
ssFluorine is situated about sixteen
miles east of Rhyolfte, within the con-
The Goldfield news. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1904-1911, 1908-04-25
ARRESTED ON CHARGE
ISSUING PHONEY STOCK

On advice of the San Francisco police
department H. ID. Cheney, formerly EN-
ployed by the Sandstone Gold Mining
company, has been arrested in Victor
vile, San Bernardino county, Cali
fornia.
In the complaint fled against Cheney
by Fl. H. Norwood. a broker of 207
Bush street, San Francisco, it is al
legged that he rendered complaining wit
ness certificates for 5000 shares of
Sandstone stock, which were sold for
$1,442.75, and rendered Cheney the
money!. before it was discovered that
the signatures to the stock were forged
The Goldfield news. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1904-1911, 1908-04-25
HORNSILVER is DAILY
PROVING TITLE TO FAME

outside world. The line is now being
built from Cuprite.
Arrangements are also being made to
bring in a four-inch supply of water
under 200-foot pressure. The source
of supply is within a few miles and
the system will not cost in excess of
$4,000.
J. M. Russell has been appointed re-
corder of the new Hornsilver district
and the list of claims placed upon
record is a formidable one. No squat
ter troubles have yet occurred and none
are probable as a live vigilantes com-
mittee is already in existence. It's
efforts will be supplemented by con-
stitutional authority as soon as the
next meeting of the board of county
commissioners is held.
While extraction of ore from the 100
foot level of the Great Western is pro-
crossing at the rate of twenty tons a
day and magnificent enclosures are be-
ing made in the winze, it is assured
that by the time this paper goes to
press the ledge will be cut on the 200
foot level, when the production of the
mine is certain to eclipse its past and
present performances. There are now
twenty-seven miners employed on the
Great Western.
Recent developments have added
greatly to the phenomenal wealth of
the Cottrell, Olson & McAuliffe strike
A considerable amount of the ledge is
now exposed and it runs about 5000 in
gold to the ton. This estate will soon
become an important shipper.
A strike of great Importance was
made a few DAYS ago on the Smith
lease of the Red Top claim, which is
now a portion of the Silver King Min
ing e%ompany's holdings. Shipments
from this property will begin in a few
days.
The Goldfield news. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1904-1911, 1908-04-25
PENNsYLvANIANS COMING
TO VIEW INVESTMENT

T. ID. VanDevort, secretary and treas
urer of the Gotwaldt Combination M.
e.. L. Co, owners of the Gotwaldt lease
on the Combination No. l and the Lone
Star group of claims at Lone Noun
tain. received a telegram yesterday
stating that a party of Pennsylvania
shareholders in this company will
start west in a few days to visit the
properties.
A large amount of shipping ore is
now in sight in the Lone Star workings
and the Gotwaldt lease at a depth of
POS feet is in a most promising forma-
tion, the assays showing low grade mill
ing values.
The Goldfield news. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1904-1911, 1908-04-25

Notice to Creditors of Appointing sts.
Executors of the Last Will anu
ment of r. S. Conner. Deceased. Q s
In the Matter of the Estate
Conner, Deceased. given
Notice to Creditors is HEREBY ,,v ap.
that l, Alex Mackenzie, was u IN 1905
pointed on the 21st day OF Mattestameni
executor of the last will and Scissors
of r. S. Connor. deceased. Al of r
having claims against the esta, raoulrd
). Conner, deceased. are hereby ,,ouehsrs
to file the same with proper vi With
and statutory afndavits attacnrr lNl
the Clerk of the Court within ,n,,blics.
days from the date of the mrs, P~nnistrs.
ton of his notice. as said ad ms D.
ton is ordered under the laws Of
Section 1856 of the Compiled
Nevada. - Adv Of
Given under my hand this l''n
April. 1908. rvryZIE
ALEX MAJ Execute
James DonoYan. ASH
Attorney for Executor.
The Goldfield news. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1904-1911, 1908-04-25

A corps Of engineers is now engaged
Surveying the railroad from Ely to
Goid6eld. In addition to anording an
outlet for the base and high grade ores
Of Gcidheld, the line win open up a
number Of districts that promise to be-
come shippers
The Goldfield news. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1904-1911, 1908-04-25
GATES INTERESTED
IN GoLDFIED

There is now little doubt that
Charles G. Gates, head of the John W.
Gates Brokerage company of New
York City, the largest concern OF rs
sort in the world, has become interested
in the Goldfeld mining district on q
heavy scale.
Mr.. Gates arrived in Goldfeld MOE
day afternoon, being his second WISH
within three weeks. He was accom-
panied by three associates in his hfn'
Walter H. Dupee, Melvin D. Marin
and Ramsey c. Bogy. In the party W"
also John H. Hobbs.
While Mr.. Gates is a heavy snars
holder in Consolidated, it is also ssn
that he has become associated with 'n'
Macmillan-H olleran company IN ~
several extensive mining operations !"
this camp.
Mr.. Gates and party are now inspe,s !,
ing Rawhide but they will return !"
Goldfield in a few days.
The Goldfield news. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1904-1911, 1908-04-25
CAucHr BIZ FALLING EARTH

w. ]. Shaw, formerly superintendent
for the telephone company in Goldfeld,
and later engaged in a like capacity at
Rhyoiite, was killed Thursday evening
by the eaving of an abandoned shaft
ten miles a Of Goldheld, which he
wss examining.