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Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1910-09-23
A GOOD APPOINTMENT

Governor Dickerson has APP
pointed John f. Bray, one of the
oldest and most prominent teachers
of the state superintendent of
schools of fill the vacancy caused
by the death of Superintendent
Ring.
Mr.. Bray has taken charge Of
the Office and ono of his FIRST
official acts was to send out the
following greeting to the teachers
and schooloficcrs of the state:
Carson City, New, Sept. 20. 1910.
70 the School Officers and Teachers
Of Nevada:
In Assuming the office of supcrin-
tcndent OF public instruction, TO
which have been appointed by
Governor Dickcrson, wish to
assure you that | shall cndcavor 10
give everyone a square deal. with
malice toward none and friendship
for all, | ask your earnest sympa-
thy and cooperation in continu-
ancc of the good work done and in
process Of being done by u late
lamentcd leader. Superintendent
Orvis Ring.
am sure that | voice your
sentiments as well as my W and
that the entire department of
education, in paying tribute at this
time to Ncvada's mobiles and most
distinguished educator: her kind.
liest, most self sacrificing. best
loved citizen, Orvis Ring.
He loved the youth of Nevada.
and devoted his life for nearly n
half century solely TO their cduca.
ton and welfare.
His life is an inspirati n 70 us
all for noble service and loyal ~ T.,
duty. For 1G years as state supcr.
intendent, Professor Ring with
spotless integrity an ! absolute de-.
votion TO duty has administered
the affairs of this office. For tbc
past three years amid great physi.
pain and suffering, he has over
had the schools and children of
Nevada in his thought, striv NO
though weak in body, to keen IN
touch with all and 20 serve all.
In greeting you, city ]superinten.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1910-09-23
SUNDAY SCHOOL RALLY

a large congregation was
gathered at the Presbyterian
Church last night to attend the
exercises conducted by the Sunday
School Convention. Mr.. w. G..
"athouse, Presidcn, of the
Coun" Association, presided. The
Iocai SP1kcrs were DR.. f. J..
LARK Professor Bonham and f.
A.. Bonham. Tn, principle speaker
of the evening va Rev, w. G..
Merritt. Solos were r,ndcrod bv
Mrs. Frank Wheeler ana Mr.
Frank c. Williams. The f~oIloyiro
officers were elected for tn,
coming year: Prcsident-W. G.
G]rcathousc, Vice President--Mrs.
f. c. RiddclI, Sccretary-M Miss
Mae Gardner. Trcasurer-C. w.
Grover.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1910-09-23
THE COUNTY COMMITTEES

This is the day fixed by theprimary
election law for the organization
of the county committees chosen
two weeks ago. IT. compliance
with the law, A. B. Gray, f. !. p.
Johnson, democrats, met at the
courthouse this afternoon and
organized by the election of a. p
Gray, chairman, and f. A. p.
Johnson secretary.
Isaac Griswold and Fl. U. Castle
organized the republican county
committee with Mr.. Castle as
chairman and MIR. Griswold as
secretary. They also selected an
executive committee consisting of
the chairman and secretary and
Roy PrimeauX, John s. Mayhugh
and 2. J. Ogilvie.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1910-09-23

and gunplays and some Of the p'st-
known characters of the camp
both male and female, made theh-
sleeves conspicuous at various tims
on the big dance floor, before ths
long bar or in the adjoining WIN
rooms.
In the early days it was custom
arg t pay a dollar for a single
dance, lasting about two minutes
and after each dance it was the
rule for the ladies to steer their
I partners 10 tbs bar, where Lvei
was dispensed at a cost OF a dollar
for a pint bottle, the woman re
ceiving a corkage check which wa
redeemable at the close Of the
nights festivities for one-half the
value of the drink.
1t is recored that one woman
who came from Alaska cleare'
$500 in a single night on cork
age alone.
The house made money rapid!
in those days. but the dance hall
fell upon evil times when the boon
departed ald for over a year the.
have been in the dark. In thei
day the dance halls of Goldfel,
were typical of these which hav
been the forerunncrs CT all grea
mining camp booms.- Goldfel
Tribune.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1910-09-23

shipping public was compe''ed to
suffer long delays. and oftimeS
loss of money waiting for the rail-
road company to take care OF
their shipments.
1t is different now, the Southern
Pacif is making every effort TO
accommodate shippers, and station
agents who before we're surly and
unaccommodating are now the
very essence of politeness.
The stock men who make Love
lock their headquarters, anLuelIy
shipping in and feeding hundreds
of thousands of head Of stock, are
the strongest in their comment
upon the changed order Of things
with regard to the Southern
Pacific.
A recent shipment OF cattle
under charge of Tom Fallon, made
the trip from Carlin to San Fran
cisco in less than SO hours. which
is a record. Stockmen say that
stock trains can be run on pass
enger schedules when so desired.
Competition is the life of trade
and thousands of shippers in Ne
vada have felt the relief caused by
the building Of the Western
Pacific. Tribune.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1910-09-23
GEO. W. COTANT

The announcement of Geo. w,
Cotant as an independent candidate
for sheriff of Elko county appears
elsewhere. In politics, Mr.. Cotant
is a republican but sahe enters the
race for sheriff as an independent
candidate. He was born in Elko
county and his whole life has been
passed here. For the last three
years, he has been deputy constable
OF this township. In this position,
he has done his duty fcarlessIy and
conscientiously. His private life
is clean and mis- official record is
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1910-09-23
IMPROVED SERVICE

The recent Improvement in the
freight service of the Southern
Pacific is the subject If comment
by all shippers in the State of
Nevada. The building of the
Western Pacific has evidently in
jccted a great big dose Of high life
into the code Of rule of the South
ern Pacific. Before the building
the new road, an impatient
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1910-09-23
ARRESTED IN OREGON

Some time last month Arthur
jacobson, a peddler and junk man
from Idaho, drove through the
northern part of this county selling
his ware and getting junk. He
found no n around the old quartz
mill at Bull Run and spent four
days there gathering material to
sell in Idaho. Among the stuff
taken were the copper plates of
the mill. He took his junk to
BoiseCity and sold the copper plates
for 8 cents a pound. District
Attorney Taber was notified of
the disappearance Of the copper
plates and Sheriff Clark was put
on his track. jacobson was ar
rested at Vale, Oregon, by Sheriff
Odell and Sheriff Clark left here
Monday night to bring Jacobson
back. He returned this morning
on No. 8 with his prisoner.
The copper plates are said to be
worth $1,000. They have been
taken from the junk dealer 1t Boise
City and are now in the possession
Of the officers there. jacobson
admits taking the property and
gives as an excuse that he thought
the mill had been abandoned. He
is about 40 years of ag" and is
IIell spoken of by those who know
in Idaho.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1910-09-23
LIMITED TRAIN PLANNED
OVER WESTERN PACIFIC

Now hat the Western Pacific
has been successfully inaugurated
and it's pass enger trains are prov.
ing such a success, the officers are
devoting,their time and attention TO
the new fall and winter schedule.
says the Salt Lake Tribune. As is
well known. the great movement
to California opens in November
and December. or just as soon as
the cities Of the east ere in the
throes of cold weather. To handle
this enormous movement there are
no less than ten fine limited trains
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1910-09-23
DAILY INDEPENDENT
ELKO'S GOLDEN OPPORTUNITY
,UsscKlI11uN BATES

A number of business men and
citizens gathered at Leonard Hall
last night 10 meet a delegation
from Jarbidge to talk over con-
ditions in that camp and to discuss
means to bring Jarbidge in closer
communication with Elko. Edgar
Reinhart presided and Mr.. Nc
Bride acted as secretary.
Mr.. c. j. Nelson, representing
the Jarbidge Commercial Club,
made an interesting talk on the
resources of the new camp as
shown by tie work already done,
the feeling Of the people toward
Elko and the necessity for closer
communication between Jarbidge
and the railroad. He said that
last winter 1.-THE people almost
unanimously favored Twin Falls,
aaho, as their business point but
he sentiment had changed and
go cry large majority now
a'oreu business at Elko or
bring the businessyy oad point. To
oLm;IS; lis way would
require the building O. GOOD road
and a telephone inc.
engineer in the employ of tho
bidge Commercial Club was now
the field surveying different route.
and estimating the cost o. building
a road from the camp to connect
with roads leading to the railroad
He had no doubt Of Jarbid &,
making good and suggested that
committee be appointed from Elko'
citizens to go to Jarbidge ant
investigate the of tn
camp before investing money il
roads or telephone lines.
MI. c. G. Winter also spoke OF
the conditions at Jarbidge and
corroborated what Mr.. Nelson had
said in regard TO the need of closer
communication with Elko and the
resources of the camp. He urged
the business men to reach out for
the trade that was now going t,
Idaho. Prices were from 20 to 81
per cent lower here than in Twill
Falls and the business would com,
this way if a road was built into
Jarbidge.
At the conclusion of Mr.. Winter
talk, the suggest ion of Mr.. Nelson
for the appointment Of a commit
tee to go to Jarbidge and investi-
gate its resources was acted upon
and A. w. Hesson, w. T. Smith
and Jack Creighton were appointed
as the committee. Later in the
evening Commissioner Willis ant
Mr.. Mcbride were added to the
committee.
Mr.. Nelson is soliciting sub
scriptions to a fund to be used in
advertising the proven resources
of Jarbidge and he should meet
with a generous response from our
people.
The business men of Elko should
bestir themselves to capture the
trade of Jarbidge and surrounding
country. II necessary a fund
should be raised here to assist in
building a road into that camp.
All report, agree that the camp
will make good and that a large
volume of business will come this
way IL an outlet is opened. Now
is the time to act.
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clear of all faint.
He is making the race fer sheriff
on his record as a citizen and as an
official. He is young and has the
energy and ability necessary TO
make Elko county an excellent
sheriff.
He asks the support of the people
at the polls regardless of party.
If elected, he promises the same at
tention to his official duty that has
marked his course for the past
three years.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1910-09-23

cnts, principals and teachers of the
state. | re. pectfuly ask,that this an
nouncement may be read in every
school room. | trust ! may he
even half worthy to follow in
Superintendent Rings footsteps,
Ito carry on with your aid the
work that is ahead.
Very truely yours.
JOHN EDWARDS BRAY,
Sun of Public Instruction.
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WASTING THE PUBLIC MONEY

Since 1860 the population of the
United States has increased lI8G
per cent, while the cxpCnsc of
national government have in
creased $50 per cent.
During democratic admipis,re-
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1910-03-18
\ y \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ y y
y PERSONAL AND LOCAL !

l.. s. McElroy spent this Friday
in Grants Pass from his mine near
Wonder.
c. II. Demaray left on Thursday
evening for Omaha, Neb., where he
goes to attend to business and visit
friends for a short time.
Miss Helen Henry Of Hugo, Is
visiting her sister Mrs. Henry
Schmidt, for a few days, coming up
this Friday afternoon.
Mrs. John Macarthur and little son,
who have spent the past week with
relatives at Reuben, returned this
Friday afternoon to their home In
this city.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. G. Hall and baby
returned Friday from spending the
winter in the east, the greater part
OF the time having been spent at
Boswell, Ind.
Mr., and Mrs. A, D. Eckhart. OF
Redfleld South Dakota, who have
been on n trip to California arrived
by train last Sunday on visit to
their old friend, G. II. Garner, OF
this city. They will remain here a
full week.
Special prices on Fence during
March at Cramer Bros.
A. s, Umphlette, OF Seattle, was in
the city Friday, having stopped off
to visit his uncle, A. Umphlette, not
knowing that they had removed to
Glendale. Mr., Umphlette was at one
time composItor on the Courier
while the paper was under the owner
ship OF Jerry Nunan. He left the
city l6 years ago and since that time
has been In the lumber business.
A vocal recital will be given IN
the opera house next Tuesday, March
90 by the pupils OF Mr.. McMurray. 10
which an invitation Is extended to all.
There will be no charge OF admission,
but the orchestra and box seats will
be reserved for those who may desire
to secure them, which can be done at
the usual place at ten cents each.
Say what do you think9 They
are making a dozen photographs for
the price OF half dozen at the
Grants Pass Art Studio. A few days
only Opposite the court house,
3-it-2t
Planet Jr Garden Tools at Cra-
mer Bros.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1910-03-18
Death Claims Former Resident.

Miss Hazel Rowland. a member
OF last years high school graduating
class at Pendleton, and a student OF
the Ellensburg Normal school, died
In the latter city Friday, March II,
1910, as a result OF an illness of a
few weeks from meningitis. The de-
ceased was born in Pendleton 20
years ago. Her mother died when
she was about IS months OF age and
In short time thereafter she went
to Portland to make her home with
her aunt, Miss Jane Wright, and later
came to Grants Pass and resided here
until 1906.
The number OF her friends was on
ly limited by the circle Of her ac-
quaintanee and regret at her untime-
" death is keenly felt by those who
knew her.
The funeral and interment wore AZ
Peadieton Saturday.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1910-03-18
Meeting Of the City Council.

The city council held its regular
meeting on Thursday evening, Mayor
Smith presiding and all the council
men except Messrs. Cheshire and
Tufts being present.
A number OF matters were brought
up for discussion and consumed a
great amount of time. The follow
ing items OF business we're trans.
acted:
Petition OF Mrs. Alma Woke fo~
the grading and improvement OF
Fifth street was reported upon IA
vorably by the street committee and
while the question was up L. L.
Jewell. Eclus Pollock and Jos. POI.
lock addressed the council and asked
that their names be withdrawn from
the petition as they had signed I,
with the understanding that the city
would pay for the grading. The re.
port was adopted.
The city attorney was instructed
to draw up o blanket form for nett.
tions for the benefit OF property
owners wishing 70 petition the coun.
ell.
W. II, Ranale BY communlcatlou
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1910-03-18
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

Notice Is hereby given, that the
undersigned, D. o. Hayes, has been
appointed administrator OF the estate
OF Charlotte Hayes, deceased by the
county court for Josephine county,
Oregon, and all persons having
claims against said estate are hereby
notified to present the same. duly
verified, to the undersigned admInis-
traitor at the law office OF II. u. Nor
ton, at Grants Pass, In Josephine
county, Oregon, on or before the ex-
plration OF six months from the date
OF the first publication OF this notice
Date OF first publication March IS.
lglO, ID. O. HAYES,
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1910-03-18

One of the most pleasant of the
social afternoons given by the Won
ans Relief Corps was held at the
beautiful home of Mrs. ]. H. Ahlf,
at 656 North Sixth street, Thursday,
March II. Nearly 70 members and
invited guests were present. The de-
cree OF the afternoon by the hostess
was that each visitor piece a wine
patch" quilt block. That task com
pleted, mostly minus a thimble, Mrs.
Ahlf opened the program with two
Photographic German selections.
This part Of the entertainment in
cluded some selections In honor of
st. Patrick's day. Instrumental, "Ben
Hur March," Mrs. Minnie Britton;
recital. "The Fast Mail and the
Train" Mrs. Ella Howard; instru-
mental, LILLY of the Valley" waltz,
Mrs. Mary Burton; recitation, Mag
gle OBrien," Mrs. Annie Fisher;
duet, Mrs. Hattie Calvert and daugh-
ter, Annie; reading, "The Sons of
Old Ireland" Mrs. Alice Mallory. De-
lcious refreshments were served OF
cake, ice cream, nuts and candy. The
afternoon will be remembered by
both members and visitors as a most
pleasant and profitable social event
and Mrs. Ahlf as an ideal hostess.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1910-03-18

Miss Reba Lowry delightfully."- en-
tertalned a number of her lady
friends at the home of Mr.. and Mrs,
Basil Hartman on Friday evening,
Invitations were issued for a mas
Querade character party and every
one responded In person, but so thor
oughly disguised that the removal of
the masks was the only way OF dis
covering WHO was who. On arriving
at the Hartman home the ladies were
greeted by large placard command
ing them to wipe their feet and
come in," but on entering there was
no hostess In sight, but instead an
other placard offering reward for
her safe return Everyone immedi-
|ately started in TO earn this reward
and a merry time was had in trying
to penetrate the disguises OF the
large assembly and find the hostess.
This was one of the joIIiest parties
OF the season and mirth and laughter
were heard on all sides, whites games
and music also formed a large part
of the evenings entertainment. Ore
Of che most interesting games OF
the evening wss Progressive Pea
nut" and the prize Was awarded 10
Miss Margaret Williamson. Miss
Lowry served her guests with a de-
licious luncheon of salad, olives.
waters, pineapple sponge and cake
When the masks were at last re-
moved the following familiar faces
were discovered In character: Misses
Fannie Abrams. old-tashloned girl:
Blanche Crane. Farmer John: Jane
Chapman, Red Riding Hood; Nellie
Dement,, Samantha Allen; I.ucie
George, John Alden; Alice Horton.
Priscilla; Anna Hlner. Sallie Hop
kins; Reba Lowry. sheriff. wife;
Cora Mcvean, Jap; Jessie Mastin.
school girl; Fay Newton, clown
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1910-03-18
See Laurant, the magician, at the
opera house. Tuesday, March 20.
Bids Wanted.

The Josephine County Irrigation
and Power company Is now ready to
receive propositions to build the
gravity ditch from Gilbert creek
west for a distance OF about four
miles Proposals will be entertained
for the construction OF part or all
OF this line. Full information may
be obtained from Horace c. Hail, en-
gineer In charge. located In the
Albert block. Grants Pass. Ore.
Dated at Grants Pass. Ore. March
10. 1910.
Josephine County Irrigation
and Power Company.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1910-03-18
BUSINESS POINTERS

DR.. Flanagan,
Physician and Surgeon.
Kindergarten, Primary, All G st.
J.E.Peterson, PioneerInsuranceMan.
Drain Tile, all sizes, at Rogue
River Hdwe. Co.'s.
Alfred Letcher, Registered Opto-
metrist and Jeweler in Dixon's old
stand, Front st. Eyes tested free.
Curtiss & Co., jewelers., are stili
In business at the same old stand.
Rannie. the plumber.
The Magic OF the Orient-See
Laurant on Tuesday, March 20.
Seats on sale at Russell's Friday,
25th, at 10 a. m.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1910-03-18

offered his resignation as q member
of the plumber examiners and 1t was
referred to the sewer committee.
The property committee submitted
samples Of roofing for re-roofing the
city hall and 1t was ordered that the
auditor and police judge ask for COM
petitive bids for removal OF the old
roof and the putting on Of a new
roof of three ply material, each bid
to be accompanied by q sample of
the roofing.
Council adjourned to meet on next
Tuesday.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1910-03-18

After the regular semi-monthly
meeting OF the Rebekahs on last
Monday evening, a surprise was ten
dered to one OF the members, Miss
Ethel Harmon, in the form Of linen
shower, In view Of her approaching
marriage. A large gathering of Re-
bekahs were present and the young
lady was the recipient Of many beau
tiful and useful pieces Of linen as
tokens Of the esteem in which she IL
held by the order. Refreshments
were then served to the membe's
after which games were INDUCED IN
and the evening was one to be long
remembered by the guest of honor
as well as all present.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1910-03-18

Jester; Minnie Tufts, dude; Ada
Smith, colonial girl; Margaret Will
Hanson, Miles Standish; Mesdames
Lillian Denison, Josiah; Zoa Bryant,
Mrs. Wigs; Mollie Belding. Spanish
guitarist; Lottie Hartman, deputy
sheriff; Ava Thompson, Martha
Washington.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1910-03-18

A very enjoyable little dancing
party was given at the Coliseum rink
on Thursday evening by the Dean
orchestra Between 80 and 40
couples were present and fully dem
onstrated their patriotism to Old Ire
land by celebrating st. Patrick's day,
tripping the light fantastic to the
enticing strains of music rendered
by the orchestra from to IL O'Clock.
Everybody had a good time. and will
want to go again soon.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1910-03-18

Misses Hazel Morey, Jessie Vande-
walker, Rose Wichman, Jessie Lay
ton. Margaret Williamson, Florence
Lamar. Fannie jewell, Mrs. Victorine
Ellis and Miss Davidson; Messrs'
Rodney Calvert, Bert Lewis, Lloyd
Dyer, vern Launer, Lloyd Launer'
4.oscoe Bratton, Carl Lathrop:
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1910-03-18

The Wenoka class OF the Christian
church was entertained by their
teacher, Mrs. W. II, Hair. at her
home on Tuesday evening. This was
the regular business meeting OF the
class, but after the business was dis
posed OF the young people gave them
selves over 10 the enjoyment Of the
event and a most satisfactory time
was the result, Games and music
were indulged in and a dainty re-
past was served to the young folks,
all OF which was heartily enjoyed and
appreciated. Those partaklng OF
Mrs. Hairs generous hospitality were