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The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1910-02-05
JOHlySON'S CIGAR FACTORY
DOING RUSHING BUSINESS

The popularity of johnson cigars
has become 50 great, particularly the
"El Tropico," that the factory .
working to its full capacity to fill the
orders pouring in. At present there is
a force Of eight journeymen eigarmak-
ers at work, in addition to strippers
and packers. Strangers Visiting town
declare "El Tropico" to be the finest
cigar offered for sale ON the coast for
the money.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1910-02-05
new OIL COMPANY
TO BE CHARTERED

j. A. Dickey and T. M. Hammond
arrived from Yerington yesterday
morning on No. 4. Mr.. Dickey, who
was formerly foreman at the Western
Pacific gravel pit at Sulphur, with his
Mason Valley associates acquired two
sections Of land in the oil belt, and
brought Mr.. Hammond with him for
the purpose Of making surveys Of the
tract.
Before leaving for the west yester-
day morning, in conversation with q
representative Of the Silver State, Mr..
Dickey had the following to say with
relation to the new oil field:
1T was in the employ Of the Western
Pacific at Sulphur siding during the
entire time the company was drilling
the well in which the oil indications
were found. 1 became satisfied in my
own mind of the presence Of oil.
Whether in paying quantities or not
can only be determined by develop
ment. I thought 50 well Of the propo-
sition, however, that / resigned my
position with the Western Pacific, and
went down home into Mason valley and
organized a company for the purpose
of exploiting the fields. When incor-
porated, it will be known as the
Mason Valley Oil company.
"While Winnemucca is apparently
taking but little interest in the new
oil fields lying at its very doors, people
in other parts Of the state are not 50
Indifferent The boys in the Co-Opera-
tive Oil company wrote me that they
had little stock for sale. went
around among my friends in Yerington
and in one day sold $4,000 Shares. AT
5 cents share, the price paid, am
confident none of the investors will
ever have cause for regret.
GAS soon as our surveys are com.
pleted and our company incorporated,
we shall at once secure rig and begin
sinking"
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1910-02-05
STANDARD OIL MAN
CAUSES MILD SENSATION

A ripple Of excitement was caused
in local oil circles yesterday by the
report that a Standard Oil man had
stopped over in town on his way to
Sulphur to buy up the new oil fields.
Upon inquiry it was learned that the
suspect was Russell C. veit, of Sac
ramento, a travelling salesman for the
company, making his regular calls on
local merchants for the purpose of sell
ing them oil.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1910-02-05
KENNEDY STAGE DRIVER
MEETS WITH ACCIDENT

Last evening the Kennedy stage was
several hours late in arriving in town.
The delay was caused by the team hav'
ing become frightened and run away.
Jack Leick, the driver, was thrown
from the rig, but pluckily held to the
reins. After having been dragged for
some distance, Mr.. Leick succeeded
in stopping the team, when he found
that, while having suffered no serious
injury, he was painfully bruised abou.
the shoulders,
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1910-02-05
new SACFBRUSH
PLANT FOR RENO

The first sagebrush distillery will be
in operation at Reno next week. The
expert representing the Chicago manu-
facturers Of the plant says he will
show the people how, at cost of $5,
he will produce five products from q
ton of sagebrush worth 500. The most
important item will be alcohol. It is
not only the profit in sagebrush distil-
lation in Nevada that should interest
our people but the continuous crops
that will yie4d far more than sage
brush per acre.
With the actual development Of this
industry-its proven earning ability
how long will eastern capitalists wait
before buying up every acre Of pub
lie land at from SLIPS to $3.50 per
acre, when the land will actually pay
for itself and four hundred per cent
profit the first yeari Denatured al
cohol viii be the greatest rival Of oil
and gasoline. Already the Standard
Oil company CONTROLS the greatest out
put in the east.
No doubt under the Carey act and
other acts vast tracts Of land viii be
taken up very soon. More than 100,-
900 acres of Nevada land was disposed
of last year to only few speculators.
1t might be wise plan to reserve all
agricultural lands in the general plan
of conservation and lease them to the
public for homes and other purposes,
finally granting homestead to actual
settlers who have lived on the land
eight or ten years. The revenues Of
public lands, mineral and agricultural,
in time would almost meet the costs Of
government. However, there is every
thing to gain and nothing to lose by it.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1910-02-05
LOCAL PENSION
Bills PASS SENATE

Copies Of two bills introduced by
United States Senator Nixon in the
United States senate and passed by
that body have been received by the
Silver State. One. bill is for the re-
lief of Miss Armstrong, heir Of George
A Armstrong. Miss Armstrong is as
sistnat librarian at the state university
and the bill provides that she shall, as
the heir Of the late George A. Arm
strong, captain Of Company D, Seventh
Michigan cavalry, receive the sum of
$532.45 as pay and emoluments Of her
father from January 20, 1864, to May
80, 1864. This bill was passed by the
United States senate on January 20,
1910.
The second bill provides for the
granting of a pension to Elizabeth E.
Hurst, of this place, as the widow of
the late james E. Hurst, late captain
of Company M, Nineteenth regiment,
Kansas Volunteer cavalry. She is to
receive $12 per month and her child,
under 16 years Of age, is to receive
80 per month. This bill was passed by
the United States senate on January
20, 1910.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1910-02-05
CALIFORNIA OIL MEN
INTERESTED IN NEW FIELDS

8. H. Harris, an oil expert, but at
present manager of the Phmas Anal
gamated Mines Company of California,
has been in town for several days
waiting for the weather to moderate
sufficiently for him to make the trip
to the new oil fields. Mr.. Harris pro-
poses to make thorough investigation
Of the conditions, with view to max
ing extensive investments.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1910-02-05
EXAMINATION FOR CENSUS
ENUAERATORs IN PRo0RRa

In the District Court room, this at
ternoon, Postmaster Rogers 10 conduct
ing the examination Of applicants for
positions as census enumerators. Miss
Sadie Talcott, Unionville; g. ]. An
derson, 7. H. Shone and William e.
Moore, Of Winnemucca, are taking the
examination, which consists Of SLING
out the regular population blank and
one pertaining to agriculture.
The papers will be submitted to Su-
pervisor George B. Russell, at Elko,
who will determine the applicants' eli
gibility for the positions.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1910-02-05
wELLKNowN BUSINESS AEEN
ACQUIRE VANS SALOON

H. K. Davis, Tom Williams and
Jimmy Cleve have purchased Van .
saloon, on Bridge street. All three
gentlemen are well known, with hosts
Of friends, and will no doubt enjoy a
large business.
About the first of March the barber
shop will move out, when the place
viii be fitted mp in a 6rst-class manner.
The partition between the barber shop
and saloon win be taken out, making
one large room. A new front viii also
be constructed. with a large entrance
In the center.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1910-02-05
FATHER MEEHAN NOW
IN SACRAMENTO HOSPITAL

Father Enright is in receipt Of let
ter from Rev. P. E. Meehan, who is at
present guest at the Catholic hospital
in Sacramento. Father Meehan recent
ly visited San Francisco for the ..ur-
pose of securing an artificial limb, but
upon arrival was advised to wait for
few weeks until the injured member
had shrunk to it's normal proportions.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1910-02-05

In Judge Robins court Wednesday,
John g. Hanson, the Rebel Creek
rancher, was found guilty by q jury of
threatening Tom Minor with q deadly
weapon.
Thursday defendant was sentenced
to five months in the county jail. At
torney Brandon immediately fled NO.
tice of appeal to the district court, and
bonds were fixed in the sum Of $500.
This amount was Immediately furnish
ed by Hanson, Carl Haviland and G. P,
Hoskins signing the bond.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1910-02-05
YOUNG PEOPLE GIVE
PLEASANT SURPRISE PARTY

Last evening about twenty young
people gave Miss Flora Piper . de-
lightful surprise party at the residence
of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. L. NJ.
Piper, on West Fourth street.
The evening was spent in various
games, music and song, at the conclus-
ion of which the baskets brought by
the guests were unpacked and fine
picnic supper was partaken Of by all
present.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1910-02-05

At Ebbett & Co.'S store in the Rob-
inson building there has just been re-
ceived complete line of stationery,
which will be sold at right prices. Drop
in and examine the stock, and while
there select a box Of those fine choco-
lates or bon bons.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1910-02-05
MASONs BANQUET AFTER
WORK IN r. A. DEGREE

Last evening, at Silver State hall,
Humboldt Chapter, No. 8, A. F. & A.
NJ, held a regular meeting, the work
being in the Royal Arch degree.
After the business of the evening
had been completed, an enjoyable
banquent was discussed at a local
grill, about twenty covers being laid.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1910-02-05
LARGE OIL TANK
FOR WESTERN PACIFIC

Messrs. Herman and Rose, represent
ing F. G. Roberts & Co., of San Fran
cisco, Western Pacific oil tank contract
ors, arrived in town the first Of the
week and, with . force Of men, are
erecting a large oil tank near the COM
pany's roundhouse, across the river.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1910-02-05
NEARLY PASSENGER TIME
FOR CARLOAD OF BEER

On the 3lst of January E. Reinhart
4 Co. received, via the Western Pacific
a carload of the celebrated Anheuser'
Busch beer, which left st. Louis on the
22d of the month. But eight days was
required for the trip, which, so far as
known, sets a new record for fast
freight.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1910-02-05
CHANGE OF FOREMEN
AT w. p. R0UNDH0UsE

Thursday A. X. Quick, foreman at
the Western Pacific roundhouse, resign
ed his position and was succeeded by
A. J. Hall, who comes from the Den
yer & Rio Grande.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1910-02-05
FROM THREE
MONTHS TRIP TO OGDEN

Dan w. Sing the well-known res
man, returned Thursday from
a three months trip to Ogden, where
he conducted aps eating house. Dan
has accepted tie position Of night
manager at the popular Elite Grill,
owned by Jim Gliding. 4aaaa
~ Tif RClfg S-4yAa haS- :.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1910-02-05
BEEF CATTLE FOB THE
RAILROAD MEAT MARKET

Thursday w. H. Holt arrived from
the Evans ranch in Paradise valley
with bunch Of beef cattle for Meth
& Evans, of the Railroad meat mar
kes.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1910-02-05
SUNDAY SERVICES
AT THE CHURCHES

Services at the Methodist Episcopal
church win be held tomorrow as fol
lows: Sunday school at 10 a. m. Morn
ing service at ii a. m. Subject Of
morning sermon, "Sonship Power, Plus
Service Power" Choir practice at
2:30 p. m. Evening service at 7 p. m.
Subject of evening sermon, "Christ
Our Life" Prayer meeting Wednes-
day at p. m. All are cordially invited
to attend all services of this church.
F. p. BONNEFON, Pastor.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1910-02-05
FAST RECOVERING FROM
EFFECTS OF ACCIDENT

Malcolm Macgregor, driver for r. N.
Muller, who suffered boken leg in \
runaway accident some weeks. ago, is
out again. Owing to the condition Of
the streets, as precautionary measure.
Mr.. Macgregor is using crutchss, al
though while in the house he dispensss
with them.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1910-02-05
FORMER BUSINESS MAN
BACK FOR A VISIT

]. G. Kepler, formerly engaged in
the jewelry business here, arrived in
Winnemncca on an early. train Wed
nesday morning, leaving at once for
National ON Ed Smiths auto, accom-
panied by George Van valkenberg.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1910-02-05

Ebbett & Co. have received a supply
Of fine young chickens. Call and get
one for your Sunday dinner.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1910-02-05

The late James Hurst enlisted in the
10th Cavalary, Company M, Kansas
Volunteers, shortly after the Civil
war, being made second lieutenant.
After fighting Indians for several
years, he was mustered out in May,
1871, when he moved to Nevada. Lieu
tenant Hurst lived in Wfnnemucca,
with his family for many years, pass
ing away here April "a, 1908, at the
age of 62 years, leaving to mourn his
decease his wife, Elizabeth H1rst, and
an only daughter, Electa Hurst, bene-
ficiaries Of the act passed through the
efforts of Senator Nixon.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1910-02-05
sTAUFrER 4 REINHART SHIP
HAY TO 0oLCoNDA

During the week Stauffer 4 Reinhar
shipped several carloads Of hay to GIL
cpnda.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1910-02-05
LOCAL BUSINESS MEN
LEAVE FOR THE COAST

Thursday evening Dave Staunton
left for San Francisco, and was follow
ed last night by Harry Dunn. The lat
ter intended stopping over in Reno for
today.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1910-02-05
SUSPEND OPERATIONS ON
w. p. FREIGHT DEPOT

Owing to the extremely cold wealth
er, work on theWestern Pacific freight
depot has been suspended, waiting.
raise in the temperature.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1910-02-05

hiucny and Santa Rosa strictly
eggs at Ebbett & Co.'S. Guaranteed
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1910-02-05
At St. Paul's Catholic Church.

Mass will be celebrated at st. Paul's
Catholic church tomorrow morning at
1880 sharp by Father Enright.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1910-02-05
MEMBER OF COOPERATIVE
COMPANY VISITS TOWN

w A. Jaquette, stockholder in the
Co Operative Oil company, has been in
town the past two or three days.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-08-31
Tho Traer News.

Special to Times RepuDllcan
Traer, Aug. 31.--Prof. Ralph Dennis
Of Traer has been elected to the chair
oratory and elocution at Cornell Col
lege. Mr.. Dennis begins his duties the
middle of September. Mrs. Dennis Will
remain in Traer. the professor being at
home over Sundays.
Frank Schrier, OF Lake Park. for
merry of the firm of Kosttan " Schrier.
has been in Traer this week with a
view of remaining if he can find a suit
able farm. Mr.. Schrier lived in Traer
years ago.
DIR. Albert A. Crabbe accompanied
Mr.. and Mrs. Drahos and little daugh-
ter to Iowa City yesterday. The little
girl has been ailing all summer and
it is thought an operation on one OF
her limbs may be necessary
The body of Mrs. Green, who died in
Wanachee, Wash. arrived Monday
morning and short funeral services
were conducted by Rev. MIR. Soper. of
the NJ. F.. church. after which burial
was in Buckingham cemetery.
George Brown and daughters have
returned from their Minnesota trip.
Harold Soper, who has been spending
part of his vacation at Green, has re-
turned
Mrs. Stiles and children. Of Rockford,
H.. who have been visiting T. a.
Smith and family. have returned to
their home
Frank Wilson is reported sick.
Rev. Delman Smith. Of Belle PLANE,
spent Monday in Traer.
Jack Norton and Wilson and Harper
Hartshorn. are spending d few days a.
the state fair.
Tuesday was mostly taken up In the
taking of evidence in the liquor iujunc-
ton suit before Notary Thomas. Miss
Agnes Mckinnon a former court re-
porter of Cedar Rapids. was employed
to take the evidence. The trial will
not come off before october.
Don sheldon, who has been spend
ing a week in DeS Moines, is expected
home today.
Frank Wilson is under the doctors
care.
Mrs. Corridor and little daughter
Elizabeth, are spending u few days in
MarshalltoWn.
Mrs. Joe Soda. who has been visiting
in Marshaltown. has been very i'll for
five weeks not being able to be brought
home. Mr.. Soda went to that city Sum
day night.
MISS DeIla llckeIINS ha SietufHcu W
her duties in the First National Bank
after short vacation.
A. L. Ames and family. accompanied
by Miss Dora Smith. of minneapolis,
went by auto to Waterloo Sunday.
Mrs. Grub, who has been caring for
Mrs. Lyman Wood, is away on Il short
vacation. In the meantime Mrs. Eliza
Winters is fulfilling her duties.
Mrs. A. l.. AmeS delightfully."- enter
tanned company of ladies at dinner
Monday evening, in honor of Miss Dora
Smith. of the Minneapolis schools.
Mr. and Mrs. Rob Wood and chill
dren, are attending the state fair.
William Logan. r. j. and n. r. Nor
ison, John Morrison r. j. Smith and
Howard Gravatt, returned home from
their western trip Tuesday.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-08-31
News From Rowan.

Special 10 imeS-Repupncan-
Rowan Aug. 31.-IHss Anne Written
and Mr.. Charles Huber We're married
at the home of the brides mother TN"
2sth instant. Rev. Mr.. Carlton, OF the
CONGREGATIONAL church, officiating. the
couple left in the groom's auto for the
lakes, where they will spend their
honeymoon.
T.. D. Woman and wife are in COZ
orado visiting relatives.
School begins next Monday with the
following teachers: l.. NJ. Howell. prin-
cipaI: Miss Johnson, grammar: Miss
Howe intermediate, and Miss steven
son primary.
NJ. w Shaner and family, now OF
Iaurens, are visiting old friends here
this week.
DR.. Cole and wife are spending tho
week in st. Paul.
]. II. Baldwin Is visiting at Fernald
this week.
j. r. Braden has returned from Iowa
City and Cedar Rapids, where he was
consulting n specialist. His health is
somewhat improved.
b. +. Stockwell is visiting old friends
at Murray.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-08-31
c. A. HALLETT WANTED BADLY
BY CREDITORS At SIOUX
CITY.
HE HAS FAILED TO
ACCOUNT FOR COLLECTIONS
Litchfied Lamp Company, Which EN-
pIoyed Hallet, Authorizes Criminal
Charge to Be Lodged Against Him
Duntley Company Has Claim Of
$1,215 Again Him.

Sioux City, Aug. SIC. A. Hallett,
for two wears resident of Sioux City,
would look mighty good to several
creditors. He left here Aug. l and has
not been heard from since. 1t is Claim
ed he has failed to account for collec-
lions made for the Litchfield Lamp
Company, Of Litchfield, ILL.,, for which
he was sales agent, and for money
which he took in as agent for the
Duntley Manufacturing Company, OF
Chicago, ILL.,, vacuum cleaner con-
Germ. He would look especially good to
Joe Fitzgibbons, of whom he borrowed
$3.50.
Criminal Charges Authorized.
Harry Snyder has been authorized
by the Litchfeld concern to make
criminal charges against Hallett. He
will, however, make every attempt to
locate the missing man before doing so.
The concern claims Hallett is owing
them between $500 and $500 He wrote
them that he had made a collection OF
$50 from the Laurel laundry, but the
claim is made that he never turned it
in.
The Duntley people have claim OF
$1,215 against Hallett. Munger, Rob-
inson & Page are looking after it's in
terests, and are joining in the search
after the missing man.
Thinks He May Return.
Mr. Fitzgibbons is still of the belief
that Hallett will show up. He has,
however, attached cottage at Crystal
lake Which Hallett owned. Hallett
borrowed the money, claiming he was
going to Aitllin, Mimi, to sell his farm.
He told the same story to Mr.. Snyder
before leaving, and promised to adjust
matters as soon as the deed was made.
Hallett wrote the Litchfield people
that he owned a half interest in the
Albany hotel, 523 Pearl street. Mrs
Mae Feran, proprietor, denies it, claim
ing he was simply a roomer He COL
lected accounts for the Litchfield con-
Germ for time, and later became it's
agents in Sioux City. During his stay
in Sioux City Hallett made a wide
circle Of acouaintances
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-08-31
Northern Io1ua Items

maintenance of the river to- river road
The route as it now stands passes a
mile north of Duncombe and of the
two roads considered, according to
residents of Duncombe, Is not the best
road.
Mason City.
c. J. Elliott, of Owen township. re-
ports the yield of oats in his locality
as being first class this year. Mr.. Ell
lott sowed two acres to Swedish oats,
which yielded seventy bushels per acre
and another. planted to Prosperity oats
yielded siXty-two busher per acre, both
machine measure. Fifty-six acres
planted to common seed averaged
forty-two bushels per acre, machine
measure. All will weigh out more than
20 per cent better
Dubuque.
The condition of the farm lands in
the county is excellent and Dubuque
county farmers are rejoicing nightly
over the splendid turn in affairs The
recent rains have been most beneficial
and the pastures are saved after much
worry on their account The corn is
also much benefited and there is lit
tie if any worry over the conditions.
The produce of the farms this year
promises to equal if not surpass that
of many years.
Mason City.
Charles Smith and Charles Hardie,
two of the veterans of the race course.
the former having resided here for a
good many years, have their house
hold effects all packed and ready to
ship to Wichita. Kan, where they will
| ,ol-n f,,f
have their strings of horses entered
in a number of races and after COM
pleting the circuit they will turn in for
the winter at Wichita Foster heads
the string OF horses they now have
Marion.
Alleging that the failure of the West
ern Union Telegraph Company to de-
liver message on time caused him
to lose $1.165. George J. Schoenhair has
brought suit against the company for
that amount He says that he sent n
message to his partner saying that he
had an offer of $500 and an automo-
bile for a piece Of property which they
owned and that the deal would ne,
them about $4,000. But the answer to
the telegram was so long DELAYED that
the tempting offer was withdrawn.
Waterloo.
j. j. Mulcahy, a farmer living
near GAINESVILLE. was arrested here for
drunkenness and disorderly conduct.
He was handcuffed and placed in the
dungeon. but made his escape. taking
the handouts with him. Next after
noon MIR. Mulcahy returned to the
police station with the handouts. He
smiled as he laid the restraining de-
vice on the desk of the chief of po-
lice. Mulcahy explained that the Of
ficer who fettered him with the cuffs
did not properly adjust them One
was readily slipped from his wrist and
then it was easy to gain liberty. The
prisoner emerged from the basement
of the city hall thru a window. Then
he went to the home Of a relative,
where. by using soap and warm water.
he freed himself from the other
cuff.