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The Churchill county standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1908-1920, 1909-02-11
How Old is Jim Richards?

The exact age of Jim Richards may
never be known, but a Sacramento
drummer throws some light on the sub
ject that may help 20 solve the mys-
terry. The story was told in Billy San
ford's saloon in Mr.. Richards presence
and, though seemingly i'll at ease, he
did not deny it. The speaker said that
he first met Mr.. Richards in 1S42, when
the former was an infant, and at that
early day he was known as "Uncle
Jim" to all the inhabitants of the Mis-
ouri town in which he was living,
and was regaderd as not only a very
aged, bat highly respected citizen.
The drummer's remarkable memory
makes it quite clear that Jim has
passed the century mark but just how
much is left for the public to figure
out.
The Churchill county standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1908-1920, 1909-02-11
The Hazen Hotel.

The new Palace Hotel owned by Cof-
fin & Gruber. at Hazen, which has just
recently been completed is one of the
most up-to-date in Nevada and now
one can get first class accommodations
in that city. The genial manager,
Frank Coffin, is willing and ready at
all times to show a visitor through this
elegantly furnished hotel. The build
ing is of brick, 60 50 feet, puts forth
a very neat appearance and much
better one on the inside. When one
enters the Office he finds a large room
which is very cozy for the traveller and
furnished with the heavy oak mission
chairs and tables; just back of the Of
fee is large dining room where meals
are served at all hours. To the right
Of this room is the large sanitary kitch-
en-, fitted up with all the eonveniences
that one could secure. Under the
kitchen apartment is a large steam
furnace which supplies the entire build
ing with heat and hot water. To the
left of the Office is the bar room where
refreshments are dispensed and games
are in progress for those who want to
play.
All the woodwork in the building is
light stained walnut and the walls are
white freseo Every room on the lower
floor is brightly lighted with gasoline
lamps.
On the second floor there are about
80 rooms, all furnished in a neat tidy
manner. Each Of them has hot and
cold water, and radiator to supply
the heat necessary. The furniture in
the rooms are different and no two
rooms are alike and all the halls are
covered with carpets. On the second
floor Is found closets and bath rooms
for the guests. There are two lights
for the halls on this aoor and practical
ly each room in the house is supplied
with the light Of the day.
At the west end of the building, a
room was reserved and Monsell & Mat
thews, of Fallon, have a branch gro
Gerry and they carry fine line Of fancy
and staple goods for the trade of Haz-
en-
The Churchill county standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1908-1920, 1909-02-11
No Anti-RaiIrOad Talk Here

1t is gratifying to this paper that the
Anti-railroad talk, which has formerly
characterized Legislative sessions in
this state, is practically nil during the
present term. Nevadans are coming
more and more to realize their de-
pendence upon these great arteries of
commerce, in weighing future develop
ment, and to appreciate favors already
granted, SO far reaching in their effect
upon the prosperity of Nevada that
the most cursory observer cannot fail
to- note them. in the development of
the Truekee-C Carson project, the rail
road interests have worked hand in
hand with the governments agents
with wonderful unity of purpose, and
the material progress of the project as
its sole object in view.
To local residents this action has
come TO be a great source of pleasure
and qualification and our business in
terests feel debt of gratitude which
they can partially repay by assisting
the Southern Pacific in its efforts of
effeeting settlement Of project lands.
The Southern Pacific Company has
made numerous concessions to shippers
Of local products. So sweeping in the
feduction of charges over former fig
ares, that the purpose of the company
is at once made manifest. To add to
this, demands for improvements have
always met with ready response.
Needless to say, we all consider the
railroad company the main factor in ef-
fecting settlementof new lands, here as
elsewhere, and whether pro-railroad or
anti-railroad in sentiment, the local
citizens readily recognize the impor-
tance of the part the Hartman inter-
ests must play in the development Of
project, and is willing to lend hand.
No anti.railroad talk here.
The Churchill county standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1908-1920, 1909-02-11
Need of a Canning Factory

Talking about enterprises for Fallon,
that which stands predominant above
all others is canning factory. With
climatic and soil conditions exception
ally adapted to the growing of toma-
toes, sugar corn, ETC., it would be a
money making proposition, not only
for those who would install plant OF
this kind, but for the farmers of the
Truckee-Carson project
There is no question as regards
the quality of the tomatoes grown
here. If the farmers once begin raising
them for a factory, it would be
but a short time until enough of this
luscious fruit would be grown to sup
ply, not only local trade, but many car
loads would find q ready market in the
trade cities OF the Pacific Coast.
Many hundreds of cases of tomatoes
are shipped in here annually. Not only
would we derive the benefit of having
at hand a staple and home grown pro-
duct but the enterprise would create a
demand for much labor during the can
ming season.
DR.. c. A. Hascall put bug in our
ear as regards this proposition. In fact
he is working on a proposition to organ
ize a stock company for this very pur-
pose.
The Churchill county standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1908-1920, 1909-02-11
HIGH SCHOOL NOTES

On Friday evening the C. C. C. gave
banquet in the High School building.
The tables, which were decorated with
violets, yellow chrysanthemums, simi-
lax, and ferns, were very pretty. The
feast, provided by the pupils and teach
ers, and served by the girls of the
eighth grade, was quite satisfactory and
the mental feast which followed was
very pleasing. The program, with Ira
Kent as toast master, was enjoyed by
all.
(We could not reproduce it here
owing to manner in which the copy
was written.)
We regret that only Mr.. Burchell
was present, of the Board of Educa-
tion.
The Churchill county standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1908-1920, 1909-02-11
J. ". Ferguson Introduces Bill

Assemblyman j. w. Ferguson intro
duced bill last week. which, should
it become a law, will prohibit the run
ming at large of domestic animals,
within the confines of the Truckee-
Carson irrigation project, in this coun-
ty. The bill sets forth penalty for
infringement upon its provisions, and
in the opinion of this paper it is imper-
ative that it should become law. Be-
fore going to final vote the bill was re-
ferred to the Churchill County delega-
ton and can pass both houses, only up
on the unanimous Endorsement of our
two assemblymen and senator.
The Churchill county standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1908-1920, 1909-02-11
Scene in Fallon where Shade Predominates. Do YOU
Want Home Shad ed Like It, The Opportunity Il Here.

An enthusiastic mass meeting of the
citizens of Fallon was held at the Com
mercial Club rooms last Monday even
ing for the purpose Of considering a
proposition Of secu ring water from the
government with which to irrigate
lawns and trees. Geo. W. Likes ncted
as chairman and Abe Rosenberg was
appointed secretary Chairman Likes
ably put before the assemblage the ad-
vantages that would be derived from
such course,
Thos. II. Means Of the Reclamation
Service stated that he had been in
correspondence with the powers that be
at Washington and that the government
authorities heartily approve of letting
contracts to cities and towns for water,
the minimum receipt for such contract
to be $500. A rate will be given of one
cent per thousand gallons. Rough es-
Inmates made during the meeting by
various parties brought forth the
estimate of very reasonable cost
per year for each lot in Fallon which
would receive the water. Mr.. Means
also stated that the government would
require the town to secure the right of
ways for all bitches, which would be
built by the government. This includes
only the bitches leading to the town.
As a comparative estimate, Mr..
Means stated that the city of Berkley,
CAL, was paying 25c per thousand gal
Ions. That 10-cent rate was taxed
the town of Hazen.
The idea, from the standpoint of the
government, is to sell the water right
to town, which in turn retails it to
the citizens as individuals.
|. H. Kent, while heartily in favor of
a good and reliable water service, stat
ed that he thought the first step to be
taken was to secure the consent and
consequent cooperation of the city
council. He stated as his opinion that
lflio iuSa Vi ocSuiihS NdtSA Aioiii thS
government was the most feasible one
he had heard advanced.
Chairman Likes stated that the town
board was simply waiting to see what
action the citizens would take in the
matter and what ways end means would
be devised to the end in view, as it, the
town board, was very badly hampered
by shortage of funds.
H. w. Marean stated that he thought
no definite action should be taken be.
fore securing specified rate from the
government.
The subject of observing arbor day
early in spring with public celebra
tion was suggested and heartily ap
proved.
Water from bitches would be much
The Churchill county standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1908-1920, 1909-02-11

l.. P Douglas, who. with his wife,
came to Fallon to reside a short time
ago, died Sunday evening at his resi-
dence few doors north of the NJ. E.
church.
A number of years ago Mr.. Douglas
was injured in a railroad wreck and has
been in poor health ever since. The
immediate cause of his death however,
was dropsy.
Mr. Douglas was born IN Monroe
county, N, Y, Sept. q, 1880 and died
Feb. 7, 1909.
Funeral services were held from the
NJ. f. church Tuesday, Rev. Price
officiating.
The Churchill county standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1908-1920, 1909-02-11

A special meeting is hereby called
for the citizens to assemble at the
Commercial Club rooms this Thursday
evening at 7:30. More definite plans
will be formulated by that time.
The only way to secure water this
year is by prompt action on the part
of the citizens. Fill out the coupon at
tached and leave it at either Of the
printing Offices before tonight when the
committee hopes to be able to form .
conservative estimate of how many will
stand in on proposition like this.
Surely, every property owner will
come through. If not, what DO they
want? The citizens here are progress .
ivel To continue so they demand lawns
and trees Think of the increased
property valuation that would result,
not to speak of the pleasure to our
selves of work well done; Of having
wrought city of trees and green lawns
| from veritable waste.
The Churchill county standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1908-1920, 1909-02-11
DRUG Store Ownership Changes

DR.. G. NJ. Gardner has sold to
Fl. B. Morris, whose pharmaceutical
skill is we'll known to Churchill County
ties, the local G. & X. drug stock,
fixtures, and business, excepting only
accrued accounts, and in the future
Mr.. Morris will be the sole proprietor,
pill-mixer, and store attendant. The
doctor will remain in Fallon and contin-
ue his practice, which is considerable,
and growing so rapidly that. the change
was made necessary, in order that he
might devote his entire time to the
care of patients. His Office will be as
formerly in the Gardner building.
The Churchill county standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1908-1920, 1909-02-11
Overland Hotel Opens.

Linville Bros, well and favorably
known to the citizens of fallon, have
leased the Overland Hotel
They believe that this is good open'
ing and from the manner in which they
have opened We judge that they will
make success. c. E. Linville took Q
representative Of this paper through
the entire building this week and
showed him the many modern convent
ences with which this building is
equipped. The Linville Bros. are hust'
lers courteous and obliging in their
treatment Of those with whom they
meet. We wish them the best of sue
cess.
The Churchill county standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1908-1920, 1909-02-11

better than we'll water for lawns and
trees.
Chairman Likes puts special stress
upon the landscape improvement that
would be made on our scheol grounds.
Special mention should bo acceptable
at this time of the opportunity that
would be given Of developing the city
park tract in the Oats addition,
After much discussion eomtnlttoo
of FIVE, consisting ef Geo, W. Likes,
chairman, l, H. Keht, A. R. Fits
patrick, H, L. Burrhell and Dr.. Dun.
bar, was appointed to draft resolutions
for presentation to the city council
looking toward securing water sup'
ply from the government.
Later an auxiliary COMMITTEES bf
three, with C. G. Kinnear of the STAN
dard, chairman, D. E. Williams of the
Eagle, and VIM. Staniger. The duty
of this subcommittee is to secure IN
estimate of the number of property
owners who would be willing to pay
reasonable water rate and the number
of lots they would iraigate.
The general idea is to allow only one
kind of tree to be set out, or at least
to have but one kind to each street.
This would create fine appearance.
The Churchill county standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1908-1920, 1909-02-11
GOIdfield Gets CONGRESS

Formal announcement has been made
by the directors Of the American min
Ing Congress Of Denver of the selection
Of Goldfeld, Nevada, as the place for
holding the 1909 session. The contest
for the honor of entertaining this,
the greatest organization of mining
men in the world, was spirited, num-
Der of cities in the East as well as in
the West being applicants.
The Churchill county standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1908-1920, 1909-02-11
The Palace Grill

dollhouse Bros. have taken over the
management of the lunch counter in
the Palace Saloon. These men are
known for the successful and satisfac-
tory manner in which they take hold of
an enterprise. With the splendid loca-
tion for a lunch counter, combined
with the reputation of dollhouse Bros,
a splendid patronage is assured. 20tf
The Churchill county standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1908-1920, 1909-02-11
Ho! for Water for the City of Fallon!
Editorial Change.

J. Otto Lee, who has been at the
head of the STNDARD for the past few
months, has disposed of his interests
and departed Sunday for his home in
Upton, Indiana. C. G. Kinnear, who
has been the nominal pardner, has
leased the plant from w. C. Black, the
original owner. and will continue the
business and assures old patrons a
courteous treatment.
The Churchill county standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1908-1920, 1909-02-11

A telegram received by the Fallon
Commercial Club Monday from Con-
gressman Geo. A. Bartlett concerning
the appointment of soil expert, read
as follows:
Heartily favor the amendment 1t
will come up Wednesday,
The Churchill county standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1908-1920, 1909-02-11

Ch airman Likes, H. L. Burchell, DR..
Dunbar and A. R. Fitzpatrick went be-
fore the city council Tuesday night
and presented the argument and were
assured of the hearty cooperation Of
that body PROVIDED a satisfactory
guarantee is given that the water con-
tract be Immediately taken of the
city hands.
The Churchill county standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1908-1920, 1909-02-11
Claims Allowed

The Board of County Commissioners
in regular session last week allowed
the following claims:
The Churchill county standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1908-1920, 1909-02-11

Mining location notices for sale
at this office.
Putnam patriot., 1909-04-23
4 LIVING FROM ONE ACRE.

The sfateIneHt is frequently made that il family industrious and ee0nom- ieai. can secure good ilfiug of four or five acres ef land. i recent Issue of an eastern periodical tells story bettcf fhau this how a woman sup ported herself and tao children on the proceeds 9f one acre While the case nlag Be exceptional. if is at the same time interesting and suggests solu- ton for mneh of He worst type ef poverty fran which folks h the con eezfed dlsieI ts in The large cities are snGerin1 The eaman !n question went lH aaiH fer The aere Of ground, the oHlv pfanf siEiag fixtures thereon isfae iz. elte erHrHut hnHhez ard mir tf a4edk af H4 NIth borrowed maHa# she I'd fts durls aud eHe 3HaHe =e inc af Nsamiatte eges fFd Ffs Fffs #f fi saoHs Sue has
 ffeH # fbe =e four Fears and lasf feaf ffse { eH ttsff # aH aaFa as vsied 70 eeai 2 eke er fiHl daeks wses said 4t fae and fhfae Haaih= I9 afa tHl paua,5s If fedthErs pH fbe fst of fte arre f.i.te are nov taB et efni bHsHe= s rphefrs ha bes. ifa Whiie HrHt ffe chickens. 2f Whi.e HaIiaaa tHskess aa iaies af pigeons aud 7a iapaa of aess The bees we're hs increase fran the oflelnaI sitafz secured Wllh lhr place. the curfanls from outlines @ken from the first bushes aud fhe ciie kens from the first setting af eggs From he pigeons -iGo squabs were sold besides the stock left 0H hnnd The cnse related simply shows what enn be done where de. termination k coupled with purpose io make the most If ones opportuni. lies II also furnishes proof of the faet thai in Inc vast majority of cases of poverty and destltution the root of the difficulty Hes not 80 much in the environment and opportunity as In the lndls dual himself and hls wasteful or vicious habits.
Putnam patriot., 1909-04-23
DiAind Ear Elah.

An Arab pilot ea board au English ship heeaimed in the Persian gulf had been amusing himself Tn diving fer oysters After several attempts his search rrN ad unsuccessful
 "t VIII nce sasd he te he officers f the ees el he was ee@aissiened te coneoY. since l canned gather oysters liec fer and catch hsa :"
 All fldieulel the laea He went down seain. and the otn1ers were astemIshea to sec him after short tiIue rise ta the surface with I small roeksish Ia each hand The Nrah's own explana tion nf the feat was that as he seated himself at the bottom the fish came around him and uihbled at his skin Watching an opportunity. he seized and seeured hss prey hy thrusting his thumb and fereans~r into their ex banded gslls.
Putnam patriot., 1909-04-23
JUVENILE CORN GROWERS.

Agricultural colleges of many states are this year more than at any time bcfore making special effort ta se- cure the cooperation of tho boys and girls of their territory in the setting aside of small farm areas for the growing of few rows of thorough bred corn The general plan followed k to furnish them with the pure seed. proper dlre'tions for preparing the soil and cultivation of the crop and ior keeping tah an the results at picking time. coupled with thls. notes darlns the growing season. giving the auml.er af stalks in the hiliS, Sue kers. barren stalks aud ether hetsled inf0r- aaasien These growing the corn uns der the SoudlgiuaS lald down will he allowed e exhshft their best ears in ,he experiment. station coru show next winter There k hardly any way in which the goad work which k betag done by the agrtt uituri eolseges of the country can be better exemplitied than tn this. and much gecd l. sure to result
Putnam patriot., 1909-04-23
Il, Made n Difference.

\ Chinaman of noble birth had heen In, lied Ia dine at Williams home Ills
 mother was very anxious that The guest should not be made uucomfort. ahle ht the little chaps curiosity. sa sle look him aside and explalned all about Inc yellow skin. long braid of hnlr and almond eyes of ths .Mougo Hans nnd even showed him pictures of hlnese She impressed upon him more than anfthlng else the fact that the sisitor was his fathers friend and was to he treated with respect Upon the Eelestlais arrival William tried bard uot to stare er book too curious and snecee,ie,l in being very quiet for some time. when. much to the surprise of his mother and the amusement of the Chinese he called out. Mamma. If he wasn't our frteud wouldn't he be fun ny f'1 Hrilman.
Putnam patriot., 1909-04-23
Praise. Indeed.

One ef the nest candid tributes the hte Edwin Recth ever received was reudered to hn on his last southern tour by one who knew neither of his presence nor of his identity In the play Mr Booth told the story to bis friend pr. John II. Glrdner.
 We opened our engagement in At lants. Ga. with Othella. said Mr Booth. aud l played otheilo. Alter the perfarnanee my friend Mir. Ma tone and went ia the kimhali House for some refnsshment. The lcng bar was so crowded that We had te go around the corner of t before we could ind vacant space While We were waiting to le segNsd we eeusdns help hearing tGe conversation ef swe fine locking eia bAtS splendid old fet'
 lews wiih sofT tats. aoMiag nus taehes aua ehla saf biaeS string ties and sli tIse other lAnp pAermai9a-
 i aiaag sgs ssa at she theaaeF thls eveasns cuaaea esla eHe-
 No. replsed The etlaer. T dsde
 buy seats UH s6Is maWnln' and the bvs, we eoula gl Were sss rows haes in thv 6asseny nrsume. s0h. yes
 were En tAe a5slaasEga
 .Nes. cunae,. ! MS ia sae erches sra. saA lAe arst psa. Madam aud thc girls were v5sA sae Ne all asrss~ that We nerua attended q na0' shraslsa play. The ceusRaas was gesd teNA eS eeilens eoaataar Aad da you know cenneg. in ny opinion that ~--~ nlsgnl ala ahoat as well as aas es 'em. e- narpsrs Neeels.
Putnam patriot., 1909-04-23
 CELERY CULTURE

Celery send is very slow In germi- natiug aud one K often led to think that the seed he has bought is no good However. in the course of about four weeks the little plants will ap- pear For an early supply the seed Is soNu in the hatbed or boxes indoors
 For fhe lafer f may be sown in the open ground The strongest plants will he secured hs transferring the lit He plants from their seed bed to a pl1t hy thctnsetyes and from this again frnnSplautisg te the permanent bed er trench This should he ef rich soil. as thc celery plant is heavy feeder and should be g. situated that it will he handy la good water supply. Nari- eus methods nre followed fer blanch- iag. perhaps The most satisfactory for he small bed being to dix q trench and set Inc plants seven ar eight inches helaw the surface of the ground. the earth being pulled around tha plants when the tine for blanch ing arrives celery plants are just ike any others In thnt te grow to the best advantage they should be hood frequently so that the soil may be kept in proper condition.