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The Churchill county standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1908-1920, 1912-02-07
WATER-USERS WILL CONVENE
Will Meet at Courthouse Satur-
day and Discuss Matters of
Interest to Them.

The water-users of the project will
meet at the courthouse Saturday after
noen in orde. to formulate pans for
project innovations and to further per-
feet the organization formed some time
ago. The executive committee met last
Saturday afternoon and decided to call
the mass-meeting.
Chief among the changes sought is
the graduated payment plan, which has
already been granted 10 several govern.
ment projects, among them that OF Ya-
klma. The matter of pre- testing against
the adoption of the rotation system ol
irrigation will also be taken up, as will
the thrce-ye residence feature.
Hon. r. l.. Douglass +. p 0sgood C,
w. Renfro j. S. Gray, l.. l.. Wheeler,
l.. 5. Hartman, j. A. Bailey Leon
Whitsell, II. c. Taylor and many Others
are active among the water-users in the
effort to secure well-organized associ-
alton of water users and to 80 crystal
lie sentiment among the valleys larm-
era that all movements calculated for
the general good will receive unanimous
support.
A general attendance at Saturday
meeting is greatly desired by the enter.
prising men of the project. who believe
that much good will come from earnest
co operation of project farm owners.
The Churchill county standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1908-1920, 1912-02-07
BUSY SESSION OF COUNTY DADS
They Pay Some Bills, Transact
Some Business and Do Some
Few Other Things.

The county commissioners met Mon
day in regular monthly session and
transacted considerable important bust
ness. And among these things were
arrangements for negotiating $4,000
emergency loan to tide the county over
until the next semi-annual installment
of taxes is paid in.
The sheriff's report for last month
was read and ordered laid over.
A communication was received by the
commissioners from +. w. Schmalling
in reeari to the road near Mud Springs.
II was ordered that SIGNALLING be au-
thorized to spend $50 on the road.
The report OF the state bullion tax
collector was received and filed.
Sundry applications for telephone
connection with the county system was
ordered referred to the manager.
The report OF S. j. Rogers as expert
of the county's books was filed.
The contract and bonds of Gardner
and Smith, as health officers, and c. {.
Spoon, as janitor, were approved =,
A number OF claims against Churchill
county were approved and ordered paid
by he treasurer.
The Churchill county standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1908-1920, 1912-02-07
HAULING HOUSES ENTIRE
46 MILES FROM RAWHIDE

The transportation of abandoned
houses from Rawhide to this point is
developing into quite an industry. Al
most every freighting outfit coming up
from the camp brings with it either .
l2x16 shack, shipped entire and chained
onto the wagon, or else a load of sur
face lumber, the remains of some struc.
ture which has been knocked to pieces
for easier transportation.
This secondhand lumber, which is
usually in pretty fair shape, commands
from $40 to S12 per 1000, as against $25
for new lumber in the local yards.
One man in town has just closed q
deal for the transfer of 3-room house
from Rawhide, which he gets for $50,
freight included. The same building
here, erected of new material, would
cost couple of hundred.
The freighters willingly engage in the
business, since it gives them a profit
able return load. a4s
The Churchill county standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1908-1920, 1912-02-07
CROSSED DER THE BIG DIVIDE
William Willis, One of the First
Project Homesteaders, Dies
Peacefully on Saturday.

In the arms of a wife, whose loving
ministrations could not stay the ad-
vance of the Grim Reaper, William Will
lis, one of the best known citizens of
this section, died suddenly of heart dis
ease at his home in Fallon on Saturday
evening.
The end was as unexpected as it was
sudden. Until that afternoon the de-
ceased was evidently in his usual health.
but about mid-afternoon he complained
of pain in his chest to his son Jewell,
who resides on the farm. As evening
advanced Mr.. Willis came to town, and
did his chores as usual.
Feeling better after supper, deceased
retired, but shortly before 10 O'Clock he
again complained of a severe pain in his
chest, and arising dressed completely.
Mrs. Willis had set about to prepare a
remedy, and, turning, noticed her hus-
band falling from his chair. She reached
him in time to assist him to an easier
position, and hurriedly telephoned for
DR.. G. M. Gardner, who responded
promptly, but ere he had reached the
scene the deceased had passed away.
His end was peaceful and painless.
The deceased was born May 6, 1853,
at Carlisle, Ind, and when young man
removed to Chillicothe, Mo-, where he
followed real estate business, and where
he married Miss Ida Brown. He moved
to this project in May, 1905, settling on
homestead in Soda Lake district, from
which he removed later to ranch five
miles northeast of town on Old river
this latter property he had brought into
high state of cultivation. He had
come to be recognized as leading and
dominant figure among farmers OF the
project.
He leaves to mourn his loss a widow,
two sons, Virgil and Jewell. and three
daughters. Gladys and Delight and Mrs.
Mona Straub of Livermore. Cal. He
leaves several brothers and sisters in
the Eastern and Southern states, and
sister, Mrs. Sam Hitler, now resides
in the Soda Lake district.
The funeral exercises will be held
this afternoon at l 80 o'clock at the
family residence, Rev. |. E. Price Off
ciating. Friends and acquaintauces are
invited
The Churchill county standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1908-1920, 1912-02-07
MASS MEETING.

A water-users mass meeting will be
held next Saturoy, Feb. 10, at p. m.,
in the courthouse. If it be the consen-
sus of opinion on the project that the
rotation system of water delivery for
the season of 1912 is not wanted, then
you need to be there and sign to that
effect.
Also a graduated scale of construc-
tion charges and the three-year resi-
dence requirement and some other mat
ters will be discussed and final action
taken.
If anything is to be accomplished in
these matters it is up to every water
user on the project to attend and make
known his wishes.
TRUCKER CARSON WATER USERS AS.
ISOLATION.
E. P. OsGooD, Secretary.
The Churchill county standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1908-1920, 1912-02-07

United States, according to a
census bulletin just issued.
The rainfall throughout the state, ex-
cept for isolated spots, is insufficient
for the growing crops without irriga-
tion, the normal annual precipitation
being slightly under ten inches. Irri-
cation is practiced wherever water is
available.
Only 3.9 per cent of the states en-
tire land area is in farms and in sever
al counties in the southeastern part of
the state the proportion in farms is
less than one per cent. For the state
as whole the average value per acre
of farm land, exclusive of buildings,
is 1920. This average varies consid-
erably in the various counties, ranging
from 81. 81 in Lander county to S6l.55
in Clark county.
Between 1900 and 1910 there was an
increase of 80, $40, or 1874 per cent, in
the population of the state. During
the same period the number of farms
increased sos, or 23.1 percent. The
total farm acreage increased only 49,
Ito, or 5.8 per cent, while the acreage
of improved land increased 1871, or
3...3 per cent.
The total wealth of the state in the
form of farm property in 1910 was
$50, 308. 900, of which 63.6 per cent rep
resented land aud buildings, 3l.8 per
cent live stock, and 2.6 per cent imple-
ments and machinery.
The average value Of farm with its
equipment in 1900 was Sl3, l25, while
ten years later it was $22, 462. The av-
erage value Of land rose from SIS. II per
acre in 1910 to Sl2. 80 in 1910.
OF the 1859 farms in the state, 2, 409
or 80.5 per cent were irrigated in 1906.
The acreage reported as irrigated in
1909 was 70l, 1888 acres, or 1873 per cent
OF the improved land in farms. The
irrigated plants existing in 1910 were
capable OF supplying water to 840, 962
acres, and the total acreage included
10 projects complete or under way IN
1910 was l, ,232, 142.
The total land surface of Nevada is
approximately 70, 285, 440 acres, of
which only 2,7l4,7 757 acres or 3.9 per
cent, are included in farms. Of the
total farm acreage, 752, III acres, or
I'll per cent, are reported as improved
land.
The average value of Nevada farm
In 1910, including its equipment is
S22, 462, of which $l4, 730 represents
the value of lands and buildings, 81, l45
the value of live stock, and 1886 the
value of implements and machinery.
The leading crops of the state in or
der of their Importance, as judged by
value, are: Hay and forage, 81, l63, 900;
potatoes, 1897, 900; wheat, 1891, 600;
barley, 1924, 900; and oats, S182, ,00).
Among the hay and forage, wild,
salt, or prairie grasses" rank tirft in
acreage and second in value, covering
nearly three-fifths of the total acreage
and contributing over one-third of the
total value. Alfalfa stands second in
acreage but first in value while other
tame or cultivated grasses" are third.
The value of the alfalfa crop is little
less than five times that of wheat.
Among other grains and seeds" and
"sundry crops" the only one of conse-
quence is potatoes. Although potatoes
have an acreage slightly over one
eighth that of cereals, their value is
equal to more than two-fifths of the
total value of cereals.
The Churchill county standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1908-1920, 1912-02-07
MEETS AN ACCIDENTAL DEATH
E. w. Black Falls from Window
of Reno Hotel and Dies in
Hospita! in That City.

E. W. Black, Fallon's pioneer under
taker, passed away in Reno Thursda y
morning from injuries received on the
morning previous from a fall of 26 feet
from a room on the second floor of the
Riverside hotel. 1t is presumed that
he walked through window. which he
had raised upon taking the room, in the
belief that he was assing through a
door, the window sill being but foot
from the floor. Deceased lay for sew
eral hours unconscious where he had
fallen. When taken to the hospital d e.
ceased was found to have sustained in
juries of fatal nature. Five ribs
were torn loose, and an arm and leg
leg fractured, and the autopsy determ-
ined the fact that internal injuries had
been received that alone would have
proved fatal. 1t was also found that
the deceased was suffering from cancer
of the stomach, which, though in its
incipiency, would doubtless have caused
death after untold suffering, which
might have lasted two or three years.
The body was taken to Nevada City,
I Cal, the birthplace of deceased, accom-
panied by the widow and w. S. Wall
and +. +. FRANKIE, local friends. The
funeral occurred there Saturday and was
largely attended by friends who had
known the deceased from early boy
hood. Burial occurred in the family
plot in the Nevada City cemetery.
The Churchill county standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1908-1920, 1912-02-07
Only in Self-Defense.

There was an Irishman who raised up
a family of seven gigantic sons, and
invited bis caller TO look at them "An'
aren't they the foine byes?" inquired
the father.
They are" agreed the visitor.
The foinest in the wurruldp ex-
claimed the father; land | niyver laid
violent hands on amy of thin excipt in
self-defnse. +"
The Churchill county standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1908-1920, 1912-02-07
Must Register For Dynamite.

The merchants and others are begin.
ming TO take notice of some of the new
laws that are embraced in the code be.
ing distributed by the state. 1t would
not be surprising, says the Carson Ap-
peal, if many of the new laws were be-
ing violated, as there has been no chance
for publicity. One of the new laws Is
that of regulating the sale of dynamite
The merchants of the state will in fu.
ture be compelled to keep a record oil
all dynamite or giant powder sold tc
customers.
In the future the party buying dyna-
mite will have to sign the book and tel
the purpose of the purchase. This ap-
plies. of course, to the miner and the
prospector as well as everyone else.
The Churchill county standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1908-1920, 1912-02-07

W.P. Beach, Fallon's pioneer shoe
maker, returned from the hospital
the first of the week, where he had
his leg welded and remained for three
months. He says if your shoes need
mending, he needs the money. so take
them,aiong to Willie.
The Churchill county standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1908-1920, 1912-02-07

Peter Laux, who was ambushed anc
shot at Kennedy ten days ago, is still
alive in hospital at Winnemucca, ane
the doctors say he has chance to re-
cover despite two bullet wounds in hii
head. The two men arrested-Leicl
and Frankhofer-will be held for ths
crime. Laux identified them.
The Churchill county standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1908-1920, 1912-02-07

There is no better medicine made for
colds than Chamberlain Cough Rem
edy. 1t acts on natures pains, re-
lieves the lungs, opens the secretions,
aids expectoration; and restores the
system to a healthy condition. For
sale by all dealers.
The Churchill county standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1908-1920, 1912-02-07
Storv of the Island Ranch

of occurred section possessing
been invited Substantial deve-
the investor has been
rule When the idea of ubdividing the lZoOo
old first conceived and
three land values about one
today; marvelouy cheap, for today they
~ of what lands of equal value command IN
selling figures elsewhere which makes us know that the incre-
barely AS and settlement continues
benefits that from thck populated rural
this district values will without doubt reach
figures where these
so long delayed
ime local land propitous IS now
the Island tract Judges good land
approval this district where wide OF
products grown alfalfa and AS sugarbeet
producing and contribute
that only recently completed here
that handsome profits be had from small
hacfa din
When considered
Island despite
reached than that
the ISLANDS csolha rea merit.
To
though indeed
of had
published below They include of the gospel doc
all He
willing follow the examples OF
thosewh hav
following the fertility of the soils of their
which this and its natural advan
of Island district destined develop
that bring tomanya ahandsom
The Churchill county standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1908-1920, 1912-02-07

When you want a reliable medicine
for cough or cold take Chamberlain s
Cough Remedy. 1t can always be de-
pended upon and is pleasant and safe
to take. For sale by all druggists.
The Churchill county standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1908-1920, 1912-02-07

Wanted-To buy quantity of Sec
ond-hand lumber. Call at this office.
The Churchill county standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1908-1920, 1912-02-07

For a sprain you will find Chamber
lain's Liniment excellent. 1t allays
the pain, removes the soreness, and
soon restores the parts to a healthy
condition. 25 AMI SO cent bottles for
sale by all dealers.
The Churchill county standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1908-1920, 1912-02-07

II you want any hay baled, get
Clarke. Good press, good work.
Chas. E. Coe, Jeweler, Kent Block.
The Churchill county standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1908-1920, 1912-02-07
Some Vital Facts
on Nevada's Growth

,VADA ranks sixth in land
area and forty-ninth in popu-
lation among the states and
territories of the continental
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1912-06-15
WEDDINGS AND Engagements
KEEPING CUPID BUSY IN june

q, a.. -.
n "euulhs oeII might SNhlo"IIHe lue
social record Of the week. The an
rouncement of weddings and the de
,ouod dosor,r,ir,, ,s ,,.,s, ,,.,,,,, ,,.irl.
-, -. ..,...
crown IuliC'iu"S VI l'SA'' ''lu''''' iI''"
social ooIlNl0H' ne U'"iilh " June
mas aI"aSS zee" Il"""IoII"'u ny 'I'
ttau''ioIaI ceremonies ~ nome OF ~
churCh' according 10 the ul''a'eS q!
the June oIlu'.
Inc WeuGIHE q, MISS trace noperl,
son ana MT. hoOerl IL MchIuCWhey
on wednesday, o."ihs ~ uC'oC"
was Il church aHalE anu one oi the
yer! pre',iesl 'Nai mas peeu SoIei,i
hlzeu III 81 NHuT'"S Calheu'ai' II
was Dirk green ana "n'e WeuGIilE'
Ihe altaf ran was luaSs'u III ieatherE
green ihaluehnaIr IeIu NulCu IehI q
Soit ana eHec'INe s'l,InE ior me PINK
rambler roses anu "hi'e IllileS' ne
allar was WaSseu III oeau,iIul Whl''
hIles WIN JUST lh' luNurIan' green
Stalks ana leaves OF IhlS neautliui
nlo0m. me chancGl was hlIeI win
baskets OF beauilluI roses tied WIN
long streamers OF PINK Illusion The
peWs occupied by lhe lalnlly were
iestooned with EarIahds OF PINK roses
ana Illusions. huge butterfly DOWS
added IN no small way 10 the artistic
production created by Mrs. Arthur
VINO are both past mislresses IN Sc,
curing artistic results. Ihe bridal
party entered the church to the strains
OF Lohengrln wedding march. The
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1912-06-15

chairman of the Outdoor Circle. pre-.
sided and In her always delightful ami
pleasant manner told of the progress
of the Circle and then asked for re-.
ports from the various chairmen.
Many of the chairmen had only just
formulated their plans and their re.
ports were verbal. Mrs. Webb OF Pa.
lama was most interesting and told Of
her work in the Palama district. With
the assistance of the Palama nurses
she sees a district made beautiful by
the efforts OF the Hawaiian women in
that section of our city. A most In.
teresting report was given by Mrs.
Edward Undertake. She told of the
plan for identifying Fort Ruger and If
all plans materialize as perfected by
this capable woman, Ruger will be
: the most beautiful post In America. II
Is to be done in red and green. A low
ledge OF artistic lava rock will sur.
round Ruger, while just inside will be
flaming hibiscus hedge of the dou.
Bile flower. A sloping lawn is to be
perfectly grassed and graded. Poin.
CANA recia trees will be planted and
FIVE hundred palms trees are to be
planted eighteen feet apart. Two
hundred exotic plants will be set out
and about the officers quarters will
be planted flaming poinsettias. ArbOrs
of piping will be arranged and bout
gainvillea planted. The house oCcu'
ried by Major and Mrs. Undertake
has many beautiful pillars of natural
lichen-covered lava. The woodwork
will be torn away and an iron trellis
will cover the top and bOugalnyillea
will be grown and used as a rest
house for the townsfolk who go out to
Fort Ruger The outlook is most
promising and nothing but the kindest
and most enthusiastic assistance IL
met with from everyone approached
Mrs. I.owIey, who has given months
Of hard and earnest work, begins tC
see light ahead. Mrs. Lowrey Is 9
woman perfectly suited and adapted Il
;. the work In hand and no one in Homo
lulu could handle the situation NOR,
tactfully and automatically than does
this executive chairman. Mrs. Water
houses guests were Mrs. +. J. Low
rey. MIS-. G. NJ. Cooke, Mrs. George
Sherman, Mrs. Gerrit Wilder, mrs
. Sam Wilder, Mrs. Il. +. Bishop, Mrs
Harry Lewis, Mrs. Augustus Il. Muir
ply, Mrs. Richard Cooke, Mrs. st. G
Sayres. Mrs. Arthur Wall, Mrs. A. q
NJ. Robertson, Mrs. Thomas Wall, Mrs
, Helen Storrs. Mrs. Frederick Lowrey
Mrs. Edward Timberlake. Mrs. Webb
Miss Lawrence, Mrs. Coombs, Mrs
Swain, Mrs. Bicknell, Miss Helen Al
cXander, Mrs. Clarence Cooke, Mrs
A.. William Love, Miss Agnes Walker,
Mrs. Ernest Mott-Smith, Miss Mary
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1912-06-15

others.
kawaiahao Seminary Reception.
Kawaiahao Seminary issued cards to
o large number OF friends to attend
reception in honor of Professor and
Mrs. Waite of Cornell. The College
Club were the hosts and delightful
evening was enjoyed. Miss Basher in
troduced the guests to Professor and
Mrs. Waite, Miss Blascoer. Mr.. Big.
gerstaif of Mills College and Mr..
Chamberlin of Berkeley, Miss Means.
Miss Kemp sang several selections, as
did Mr.. Biggerstaff and Mr.. Chamber.
lin. Miss Blascoer spoke instructive
~ of the conditions of working girls
in America. About one hundred and
fifty guests attended.
4 4 4
College Club Elects.
The annual meeting OF the College
Club was held Friday afternoon. New
officers were elected as follows:
President. Mrs. Wallace r. Earring
ton; vice president, Miss Margaret
Peterson; secretary, Miss Edna Nj.
! Arthur; treasurer, Miss Nora Swanzy;
; Governors, Mrs. Philip Weaver, Mrs,
/ Isaac Cox.
! Mrs. Alvah Scott Entertains.
About twenty intimate friends OF
, Miss Helen Severance were hidden by
Mrs. Scott Of Hilo to an afternoon tea
on Tuesday. Miss Severance leaves
shortly for Berkeley, where she will
enter the University.
Miss Barrie CANDLES Bridge Party.
=. Miss Banie Gamble was hostess for
, the meeting of the Afternoon Service
Bridge Club on Wednesday of this
week. The gifts for top.scoring were
dainty japanese embroidered fans and
were given to Mrs. George futile of
Fort de Russy and Mrs. Hawley OF
/ Fort Shafter. Miss CANDLES guests
were Mrs. Homer n. Preston, Mrs 4.
I James Madison Kennedy, Mrs. A. Nc.
Afee, Mrs. Hawley. Mrs. George Tut.
lie and Mrs. George w. Mccoy.
4 - .,.-.- ---.,.. q. ~
Mrs. Henry WAREHOUSES Luncheon.
Mrs. Henry Warehouse was hostess
at a daintily appointed luncheon on
Thursday. The table was prettily
decorated In pink roses and trailing
pmilaX Mrs. Warehouses; guests
were Mrs. Il. FaXon Bishop. Mrs.
Henry Frederick Wichman, Mrs. vii.
lard Brown, Mrs. Wells Peterson, Miss
Margaret Hopper, Mrs. Washburn,
Mrs. John Warehouse and Mrs. Rice
of Kauai.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1912-06-15

Of her sisters are Mrs. James DonOhue
DouEherty and Mrs. George Wallace.
Mrs. McEldowney has always been a
great favorite in Honolulu, and the
best and kindest of good wishes go
with Mr. and Mrs. McEldowney on
their honeymoon trip. Among those
invited to the ceremony were Madame
Robertson. the grandmother of the
bride, Miss Grace Robertson. her
aunt. Mr. and Mrs T.. A. SChaefer.
Mr. and Mrs. Alexander &. NJ. Rob
crtson, Mr.. and Mrs. T.. FaXon Bishop,
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Wall. Mr.. and
Mrs Eennct, Miss Nina Gregg, MIR.
ard Mrs. w. W. North, Miss Helen
North. Mr.. and Mrs. Fed Damon,
Miss Thelma Parker, Mr.. and Mrs.
jaeger. Mrs. Harry tombstone. Miss
Ruth tombstone. MIR. Ernest Parker.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Chillngworth.
Mr.. apd Mrs. Carlos Long Miss Ethel
Whiting. Miss Myra AnguS. Mrs, Har-
cid Hayselden, and Miss E'hel Angus.
Mrs. Raymond Brown, Miss Helen
Brown.
Engagement Announced.
MIR. and Mrs. +. J. Turner announce
the engagement of their daughter La.
dybird Mildred to Mr. James Bishop
dybird Mildred, to Mr.. James Bishop
ton Both of the young people are
well known in Honolulu. having been
horn in the islands, and the announce.
ment of their engagement will be
pleasant news to a wide circle of
friends.
Gertz.Hodson.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. Gertz of Alewa
Heights announced the engagement of
heir daughter Dolly May to Albert II.
Hodson. at a birthday party given Fri.
Gay evening, June II.
4 4
4 Stanford Dinner.
Mrs. Charles J. Mccarthy was host
ess at a dinner given in honor of her
laughter, Pearl. who is home to spend
the summer from Stanford University
he table was decorated in the Stan
&. lord ColoTs Of cardinal and white anC
ras most effective. A large gildeC
haslct occupied the table center ant
. a. filed with flaming red carna
rs The base OF the basket wa
~ounded with white candy tuft. Sill
1onosh candlesticks with red sill
." IS we're most effective and addet
T. warm glow. The place-card
n..l T~o''v girls heads done In waite
r 'ors Mrs. McCarthys guests wer,
so Nhic Lucas, Miss Thelma Muir
. n., Miss Mae Garden. Miss Pearl Nc
~ nv. Miss Louise Mccarthy, Mis-
D Ni-"iria Mccarthy, MissAileen MEGA