Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1912-03-15
ELKO COUNTY
development LEAGUE

There was large and enthusi-
astic gathering of citizens of Elko
county Saturday night for the
purpose Of forming on organiza-
tion to place the natural resources
and opportunities of Elko county
before the world. Chairman Willis
presided and Z. P. Carville
Ufficiated as secretary in place of
h. S. Taber who was unable to be
present. In calling the meeting to
order, the chairman suggested that
a committee on bylaws be ap-
pointed and named AL Fisher, E.
NJ. Steninger, Isaac Griswold. w.
w. Booher and E. A. P. johnson.
Fisher and Booher declined and
Nj. S. Badt and Alex Weiland were
appointed to fill their places.
While the committee was pre-
pairing its report, the chairman
called on T. G. Lowe, the distri ct
passenger agent of the Western
Pacific Railway company, for re-
marks.
Mr.. Lowe responded and said
that he was at the meeting to tell
the people that the Western Pacific
was deeply interested in the move
ment to build up Elko county, and
that it would assist in the work
in every possible way. That in doing
so the company was merely help
ing itself as it would grow and
prosper as the county developed.
The company would distribute all
literature furnished it and would
give good service. The company
was now getting out a booklet
called Opportunities" in which
there would be ten or more pages
devoted TO Elko county. 1t would
contain the name, purposes and
officers of the organization to boost
Elko county. The organization
would also have the assistance of
the Western Pacific's powerful
eastern connections in distributing
its literature. The company ex-
pected to spend a good deal of
money the coming year in advertis-
ing Nevada. A great many COM
munications were now reaching the
company making inquiries about
Nevada's opDor tunities.
He closed by assuring the meet
ing that the Western Pacific would
do all in its power to help along
the good work.
While waiting for the comittee
after Mr.. Lowers talk, the time
was spent in discussing a name for
the organization. The Eiko county
Commercial Club, The Elko County
Commercial Club and Industrial
League, The Elko County Develop
ment League and The Nevada
Developent league were suggested.
The Elko County Development
League seemed to be the most
favored and il was finally adopted.
The committee on bylaw sub
mitted its report. The report was
read and motion to adopt il was
defeated. 1t was firally decided to
take up the bylaws by article and
pass upon them. Article was
amended by naming the Elko
County Development League, in
stead of the Elko County Com
mercial Club.
On melton. the League pro-
ceeded to elect the president,
secretary and treasurer. Nomi-
nation being in order, Commits
sioner VIM. Willis and A. L. Kim
ball were placed in nomination. On
ballot being taken, Mr.. Kimball
received majority of the votes
and was declared elected.
The bylaws provide for hon.
orary members on payment of $40
and dues. MIR. r. G. Lowe regis
tered as the first honorary mem
her.
Mr.. Kimbnll took the chair
and thanked the meeting for the
honor conferred and promised to
do all he could to carry out the
purposes of the organization. He
bad no factional fights and no time
to devote to them. He had enough
troubles of his own.
The vote to elect secretary was
reconsidered and the election Of
that officer was left to the board
Of control.