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Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1912-08-12

The above is the ticket completed at
a late hour Saturday afternoon by
the Berkeley county Democratic con
vention, after a long and turbulent
meeting. during which the feeling ran
hish at times In each instance the
man Slated for the nomination went
through
There was no fight over the nomi
nation for sheriff Some OF the dele.
gates proposed the name of former
Sheriff f. D. Gardner, but Mr. Gardner,
in a speech before the convention, re.
fused to become candidate.
There was only one ballot for coun=
ty commissioner, George II. Whitmore
easily defeating j. NJ. Lamp.
Three names were proposed for
house of delegates, and this also re-
quired but one ballot. The nominees
were Seibert and Lingamfelter, and
w X. Lewis, OF Mill Greek district
was the unsuccessful candidate
Henry II. Hess was the only candi-
date for county surveyor and he was
named by acclamation.
Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1912-08-12

"F0r Rent" cards tor sale here
Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1912-08-12
COUNTY TICKET
WAS COMPLETED
After Much DETAILING Tie
Democrats Concluded
Their LabOPs Satur-
day Afternoc'
TICKET NAMED SATURDAY.


For Sheriff Edward H. Tabler OF
Hedgesville district.
For Prosecuting Attorney ". W.
Downey. OF Martinsburg
For County Commissioner George
II Whtmore, OF Mill Creek district
For House Of Delegates Cleveland
NJ Seibert, OF Martinsburg, and W b.
Lingamfelter, of Hedgesyile district.
For Assessor W Dodd, of Mar.
tinsburP.
For Surveyor Henry II. Hess, Of
Martinsburg.
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1912-03-08
W. ELGES SELLS HIS
LOVELOCK RANCH

VIM. Elges, formerly a resident
OF this valley this week sold his sc
acre ranch in upper Lovelock
Valley to Frank Meneelo, form Ell
employee of John q. Taylor a well
known sheepman. The price paid
was $4,000.
This transfer includes all the
stock and ranch improvements, as
well as a number of shares of stock
in the Humb )ldt-Lovelock reser :
voir.
I he new owner will take posses
sion Oh June 1st, aud Mr.. Elges
will probably move to California
with his family.
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1912-03-08
SOCIETY

Mrs, Hanlop and son, assisted by
Mrs. l.. NJ. Fassler OF Oakland, enter
tanned quite number Of friends last
Saturday. Whist al1 ms c'were in
order. The invited guests were Mr..
and Mrs. VIM. Gray, Mr. and Mrs.
@. II. Springmeyer, Mr.. and Mrs, P.
Krummes, Mr.. and Mrs. H. Lunrs,
Mr.. and Mrs. n. Anderson, Mrs. NJ.
Merrill, Miss Merrill, Grant Merrill,
Mr.. and Mrs. Neddenreip, the Misses
Neddenreip, w. F. McFadden, and
G. IF. Dangbsrg. The prizes were
won by Mr.. and Mrs. Krummes, Mrs
Gray and Mr.. McFadden. The tables
were neatly decorated, yellow and
green being the prevailing co ors, to-
gether with Jonquils. All did justice
to the many good things placed be-
fore them. Thanks and good viii
were extended to host and hostess for
the very able and efficient manner in
which all were entertained. Chas
Springmeyer, as toastmaster acquit-
ted himself in a very creditable man.
uar
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1912-03-08
DEATH COMES
SUDDENLY

Den Barber, barkeeper, died
very suddenly Tuesday night from
bowel trouble. Although sick hut
few hours, he had been afflicted
for some years. Before passing a
way he gave the address Of
brother in Sacramento, who was
reached by wire, but who was un-
able to defray the funeral expenses.
However, friends of the deceased,
responded literally, and he was
given decent burial.
Deceased was about As years of
age and had resided here for the
past year.
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1912-03-08
BASKETBALL
GAME TONIGHT

One OF the last basketball games
OF the season will be played this
evening at Valhalla hall between
the freshmen team of the Univer-
sity of Nevada and the Douglas
high school team. The game
promises to be an interesting one,
since if won by the home team they
will claim the state champion
ship. The Reno high school team
which defeated them by Two points,
have evaded return match, thus
forfeitting their right to the claim
of championship.
The price of admission will be
% cents.
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1912-03-08
VIM. MCFAUL
PASSES AWAY

Vim. McFaul, well known
resident of Lake Valley, died in
San Francisco last Saturday from
a stroke of paralysis. He had a
slight stroke some weeks ago and
went to San Francisco for treat
ment. Hi first he showed signs Of
improvement but a change took
place and he failed rapidly.
Deceased was born in Canada
April 18th, 1913. He had been O
resident of Lake Valley for many
years and was we'll and favorably
Known in this section.
b SIDES a widow, who has also
been seriously ill in San Francisco
he leaves two daughters, Mrs. F
Alderman, Mrs. r. Bull, AMI three
sons, Edward, Allan and Fred.
The funeral services were held
at the Mottsville school house
Wednesday afternoon. Interment
took place in the Mottsville ceme.
teIy,
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1912-03-08

The regular tax being 10 cents
higher than the year 1911; the
high school fund received 5 cents
less and the general flnd Is cents
more. The reason for adding Is
cents to the general fund is to pro-
videfor necessary expenses of pay
ing water commissioner in Doug
las county, such expenses are to
be paid out of the general fund.
Tha indications are, on account Of
the light snow fall, water con :
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1912-03-08
To the Pub ic.

desire to extend my apprecia-
tion 10 the peopl' OF this Valley
for their patronage during the past
five years. | take This means 10
ask that the same liberal supper I
be extended to Miss Martha IIei :
man, who has purch sed my busi-
ness. Il. W. GALE.
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1912-03-08
A GARDNERVILLE
STORE CHANGES HANDS

The notion and confectionery
business which has been conduct
ed at this place by r. w. Gale for
the past five years, was purchased
this week by Miss Martha Heit-
man, who has been employed in
the store for some time. She is II
very energetic aud business-like
young lady, which insures success
in her venture.
Mr.. Gale is yet undeci ed as t'
his future movements.
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1912-03-08

Nevada Press Co, hunting, fish. tags y 20
Nevala Press Co, books aud sup. 81 10
Truckee Electric Co. jail lights --- = %
l. X. c. Jepsen. Connty Clerk and Ex-
offioio Clerk OF the First Judicial | is
trist Court. la aud for Douglas county
Nevada, and Presiding clerk Of the
Board OF County Commissioners, for
- d County OF Douglas, do hereby certify
thai ths foregoing isa true and orreet
copy OF the original bills against the
oosn,y and allowed 10y lhe Board OF
County Commissioners, and which ow
remains on file aud un record. IN my IN
90 In Genoa, In said county.
La testimony whereof, have her0untn
set my hand and affixed my official
Seal seal nj Genoa in said county, lhi~
- Ith day OF March \. Il. lpl2
II. &. JEPSEN. Cleik
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1912-03-08
ODDIE GIVES
INTERVIEW


lowing authorized interview to the
press Monday.
at is a condition and not a
theory which confronts the people
OF Nevada. Time will speedily
tell whether | am right or the op-
ponents of my administration.
"1n my message to the special
session of the Legislature | made
it clear that more than the bor-
rowing OF sum of money to tide
over the present deficit in the gen.
sral fund was required for the
business welfare of the State. That
the future must be looked out for,
lse W. could anticipate a situa-
tion which would be beyond Legis-
lative remedy without involving
embarrassment TO every state
institution.
81 showed that the general fund
for three years had been running
behind over $l5O,00O per year;
why it was running behind, and
what steps must be taken to get
the State back on a sound busi-
ness basis. The Senate met my
showing by rushing through bill
decreasing, instead of increasing,
the general fund-a direct issue
with my recommendation. 1t was
finally amended by the Assembly
leaving the general fund unehang-
ed, as against the showing | pre-.
sented that the e neral fund must
be increased from 1916 cents to at
least 80 cents on each one hundred
dollars valuation of taxable prop
erty.
"In letter to the Ways and
Means committee, | showed how,
without increasing the State tax
rate, but by funding the present
outstanding Indebtedness into a
new State loan anG providing dur
ing the next three years, while we
are restoring the general fund to a
normal basis and providing ways
and means for an exhibit at the
Pan-Pacific Exposition, merely -.
the interest of the loan, and moi
until 1915 beginning the REDEEM =
tion of the principle that 7 cents
OF the y cents now applied to the
interest and redemption of the old
and the new loan could be added
to the general ,und and become a
part of the N rease required.
81 make no pretense of infalli.
bility. Possibly my contention is
incorrect that the State is alread Y
in sight of breakers ahead. Posi-
bly, the Legislature, in its wisdom,
on the other hand Is correct and
and that lheIe are 30 embarass-
ment ia store for us. Time will
will speedily tell.
"If, when ano.her year comes a
bout and the condition of the gen.
eral fund IS such that injurious
retrenchment has to be resorted to,
affecting every State institution as
every State office and commission
even after exercising our borrow
ing power up to the 100000 limit,
| beg the people of Nevada to be-
believe that the responsibility does
not rest upon myself.
"The reform of the state taxation
system, which | proposed, met
with like fate; certain members
succeeding, in its two pressnta-
tions, in getting themselves record
ed on both sides of it. Possibly
the bill is a joke; but believe the
taxpayers of Nevada will not find
it SO when they give it study.
Continued on page two)
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1912-03-08
PROCEEDINGS
OF THE BOARD

The County Commissioners held
their regular meeting on March 4,
and transacted the following
business.
The minutes of the previous
meeting were read and approved.
Bond of Bert Selkirk for county
printing for year 1912, was accept
ed by the Board.
Application of D. Delong for ap-
pointment OF game warden was
ordered placed on file for future
reference.
Claim of c. NJ. Krummes for 500
for burying body of Bolongard, was
rejected by a UNANIMOUS vote of the
Board.
Claims on file were allowed as
appears elsewhere.
The application of T. Mac Bride
to advertise the resources of Doug
las County in the Nevada develope-
ment number of the Reno Gazette
at certain price, was rejected by
the Board, they being of the opin-
isi that the State Publicity Com
mission Is maintained for that
purpose.
The Board ordered that 10 claims
against the county shall be con.
sidered unless said claims are sup
ported by the necessary sworn
affidavit, IN accordance with law.
Application of VIM. Scheele and
Dick 1hran for franchise to con-
struct and opsrate electric power
line, was considered. No object
ions having been filed against the
granting of said application, the
franchise was granted as PRAYED
for.
The regular rate OF tax for the
fiscal year 1912, was fixed and
levied at $2.40 en- each one hund-
red dollars of taxable property.
Apportioned as follows:
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1912-03-08
DEATH OF
A. C. PRATT

A. Z. Pratt, ex-surveyor general
of Nevada died at his home in
Carson Thursday afternoon. The
Carsen Appeal has the following
comment on his death:
This community was startled
this afternoon whom it was an
nounced that A. G. Pratt, one of
the best known men of this section
had died at his home in the north
ern part of the city. Few knew
that he was dangerously i'll and
his death came as a shock.
A few DAYS ago Mr.. Pratt was
taken i'll with bowel trouble which
later was determined to be stragu-
lation. From this he died.
Everything possible was done to
relieve him and restore him to
health, but ii was unavailiing.
A. c. Pratt has occupied very
active life. Early in life he mo3ed
to California and later to N,va la.
During his long residence her he
occupied places in public life,
having been elected Surv, rol :
General and has acted as advisor
in many capacities in and about
the Capitol building.
For a number of years he con-
ducted the Genoa Courier and also
a paper in the Boom days Of
Alpine County. His knowledge
was wide and varied.
A. c. Pratt was man who
never attended school in his life,
yet he mastered many vocations
that are believed to require the
finest training. He was an expert
telegraph operator. He construct
ed the first telegraph line into
Bodie when it was booming. He
was regarded as one of the best
surveyors in the state, and his
map work was one of art. He was
an expert printer and while work
ing at that trade introduced many
novelties in his work that are sell
dom seen or used by the best
printers.
The data he gathered during his
life was of vast interest and va ue.
There was hardly section .of the
state but he had trod as a surveyor
or Investigator. He had large
knowledge o. mineral and was a
competent ssay,r. His diversi
fled calling always kept him busy
in this world and he was a man OF
untiring energy. His death re-
moves one of the real useful men
of Nevada.
A. c. Pratt was a native of
Texas, where he was born 81 years
ago. His life has been one Of
fortune and misfortune. He
leaves a former wife, a son and a
daughter, all living in California.
1t is with deep regret that the
death of"A. c." as he is best
known, is recorded. The flag on
the Capitol building was raised
half mast out OF respect TO his
memory.
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1912-03-08

missioners may be needed for the
entire lirrigating season, and the
expense will be very heavy.
In addition to the above regular
tax, the following special taxes
were levied:
High School Fund -~---- 15cts
Road and B. r. Fund, No. l 10ctS
Improvement Redpt. Fund 20cis
State Sheep tax------------ 40ets
Fire department fund, Scots on all
property within the town limits of
Gardnerville, in accordance with a
petition signed by a majority Of
resident taxpayers Of said town.
Try Don Dinero Sc cigar at the
East Fork Bar. One fine smoke.
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1912-03-08

Prof. Bamberger of Vienna says ~
have employed Hunyadi Janos with
excellent results. Hunyadi water is
bottled et Budapest, Hungary. For
sale by Kane Drug Company.
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1912-03-08
Gard of Thanks.

| wish to thank each and every
one who so promptly assisted at
the fire, which destroyed the
cottage and threatened the
slaugher ho use nearby.
WALTER FREY.
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1912-03-08
CLAIMS ALLOWED.

Oilice of Board of County Commission.
ers, Genoa March 4th, 1912.
At a meeting of the honorable Board
OF County Commissioners held this day
the following bills on file against the
county were examined and allowed as
follows to-wit:
II + Dangberg l. * l. 5 Co., SlIs 50
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1912-03-08

Fred Heinze, of Fallon, was in the
Valley yesterday.
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1912-03-08

Henry Karge came out from Carson
y esterday.
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1912-03-08

a light fall of snow occurred in tie
mounta ms this week.
TaÌˆgliche Omaha tribuÌˆne. [volume] (Omaha, Nebr.) 1912-1926, 1912-11-23
JOHN LATENSER, ARCHITECT

tion 80. BON ct. 2onis altSgciiibrt
nor0eu. Die ba%rn1ouiide S9on.
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TaÌˆgliche Omaha tribuÌˆne. [volume] (Omaha, Nebr.) 1912-1926, 1912-11-23

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trnl, borjiiglid fir geidditlide @ii.
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TaÌˆgliche Omaha tribuÌˆne. [volume] (Omaha, Nebr.) 1912-1926, 1912-11-23

IGngit nift nte6r binreidtcu. 9er
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TaÌˆgliche Omaha tribuÌˆne. [volume] (Omaha, Nebr.) 1912-1926, 1912-11-23

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TaÌˆgliche Omaha tribuÌˆne. [volume] (Omaha, Nebr.) 1912-1926, 1912-11-23
Geschaftsleute, die das neue
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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-08-03
AUTO MUFFLERS
MUST Be CLOSED
New City Ordinance Being
Planned by B0deker and
Commissioners

1.-THE mufflers of automobiles must not
be open when running within the city
limits," says President Culpepper E&um.
And they will not be allowed to run
open. and the offenders in the future
Will be severely fined" says chief
Bodeker.
Many complaints have been registered
at police headquarters that automobiles
are running with their mufflers open
Lately the natter has been taken up
with President Exum by citizens who
have been much annoyed by the motor
lists
Sometime before Chief Bodeker left
for the chiefs convention al Toronto.
he held a conference with Judge Black
an ordinance which would
cover all of the offenses by automobile
owners and motorists. Yesterday Mr..
Exum had short talk with Chief
Bodeker and together they arrived at
a plan by which the nuisance can be
stopped.
The matter of issuing an ordinance
such as Chief Bodeker is In favor of
will be taken up by the city commits
sioners in the near future, and. In the
meantime motorists who break the
speed limit. or run with their muf-
flers open. will be fined heavily
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-08-03
100000 TONS OF
COAL NOW EXPECTED
Estimate ON the First Six
Months of 1912 Shows Six
Millions for Alabama

From information received from over 80
per cent OF the mine operators of the
state. Chief Mine Inspector e. II. Nesbitt
has been aide to approximate the output
OF coal in the state of Alabama for the
first six months of the present year. Near
" all the biz mine operators have made
a report to The mine inspector. and bas-
ing his calculations ON last years out
put the yield of coal in the state for
the half year Will approximate 9,0oo,O0I
tons. or 100000 more tons than were
mined in the first half of 1911.
The estimates are regarded as conserva-
tive and from the showing made thus far
it is expected by the coal mine experts
that an increase of 100000 tons viii BE
made over the figures OF last year In
1911 the Output of all the mines in the
state was 15,01tS52. This year it Is ex-
pected that over. 100000 tons Of coal
viii be mined.
In addition to the mines that were in
operation last year, several new slopes
have been opened which will tend to In
crease the output for the year. Mr.. Nes-
bitt considers the mining prospects bet
ter than they have been for several years.
A pleasant feature is that there has been
no serious labor trouble. and that mine
accidents are decreasing and work plenti-
full
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-08-03
RIOTS, BLOTS AND SPOTS
BY CHARLES H. MANDY

Next to the age of Ann. the question
of the age of eggs has caused more or
less friction In those places. domestic
and otherwise where the cravings of
the inner man are more or less salts
fed. Eggs are like wine In one re-
spect. the older they are the stronger
they get, and possibly everyone has at
one time yelled. take II away" when
an egg strong enough to fell an OK has
been opened to sight and smell.
The Chinese regard decayed eggs as
a specially dainty morsel. but who in
we'll, who wants to be a Ghinaman?
According to the testimony given yes
terday morning before Judge Douglas
of a fuss between two neighboring fam
played rather prominent part. In
fact 1t was on the quality and quaint
ty of the aforesaid eggs that the suit
was based
Mollie Shelby. a prominent member
of the colored 400. whose form had the
contour of fishing rod charged Mar
tina Beard, her buxom next door neigh
Dor, with bombarding her front door
with antique hen fruit of ancient ORR
gin and doubtful lineage. Martha de-
MED the charge in toto.
| Molle's husband was the first wit
ness. He was a tall, black negro and
talked like his mouth was full of mush
He testified that while sitting with his
wife inside their domicile the buxom
Martha ATTEMPTED to put a "hoodoo" on
them by means of the aforesaid bonn
bardment. He also stated that the
front door and porch resembled a dish
of scrambled eggs after the fusilade
while an odor pervaded the atmosphere
that one could have cut with a knife.
Who threw the eggs?" was asked
the witness.