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Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1913-05-30
SCHOOL NOTES

The seniors took fishing trip
Friday afternoon. They looked hap
py on their return but we did not
see any fish
Some of our number attended
the dance Friday night at Lam ollie
They report most enjoyable time.
The Parliamentary Law class ad-
Journed Friday afternoon after
having short business session and
so did the Tau Kappa girls. "Holi-,
day" seemed to be in the atmos-
phere.
There will be no pencil dropped
out on Friday from now on. The
Tau Kappa girls voted to hold their
regular meetings after school.
The High schools girls are plan
ming to have picnic at the Springs
Saturday with the lady members
of the faculty as chaperones.
From now until the close of
school we will begin at eight in
the morning and close at two thir-
~
Two OF our teachers, Misses Her
shiser and Koch were initiated into
the Rebecca Lodge Saturday night.
Miss Rushfelt. the teacher of Eng
lish at the Grammar School was
initiated at the same time.
DIR Maxwell Adams, school in
spector for the State University
was a pleasant caller Monday. He
made very complimentary remarks
about the work being done in our
High school
Two more weeks of school and
then commencement work Our
little family will be scattered some
Of US never to meet again. 1t is
pleasant to realize that the goal
is so near but that realization with
some sadness is fraught.
The English classes are doing
some exceptionally fine work just
now. The Freshmen are reading
Ivanhoe; the Sophmores. Tale OF
Two Cities, The senoirs Brownings
Poems and the Junoirs are report
ing in modern authors.
Prof. Swanger had a pleasant
trip to Ruby Valley where he visit.
ed his daughter Mrs Smith.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1913-05-30
OH YOU PIRATES!

Yesterday the Pirates journeyed
to Deeth, and in the presence OF q
large crowd defeated the Deeth
baseball team by score of l9 to
9. Carville and Dore were the
Elko battery, while Tauffer and
Grey acted in the same capacity
for Deeth. Osborne of the "Pir-
ates" covered himself with glory
by making 6 hits out Of 6 times at
the bat He made one home run.
z three baggers, one two bagger
and two singles. Keep your eye
on Osborne boys, he is there with
the bat. The Pirates" will be
away every Sunday for the next
six weeks. They expect to play
Carlin or Lamoille next Sunday
The boys speak in the highet terms
OF the hospitality extended to them
by tho Deeth boys, not forgetting
the elegant lunch prepared fol
them by the Deeth ladies.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1913-05-30
THAT STABDING AFFRAY

Yesterday while some sheep
shesrers were eating dinner, two
Mexicans became involved in a
quarrel which resulted in a stab
bing. The cutting took place at
the Saval & Mallet Ranch, near
Ghan's Creek, 40 miles north of El-
ko. A telephone message summon.
ed Sheriff Harris and DR.. Hood. 1t
is claimed that one of the Mexi-
cans threw a rock at the other
then they clinched ard rolled over
Antonio YDara with small pocket
knife stabbed the other man six
times in the back The wounds are
not considered dangerous The in
jured man was removed to the
county hospital by Mr. Mallet and
Sheriff Harris lodged Ybara in Jail
He will have his preliminary hear
ing as soon as the Witnesses to
the affray can be summoned
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1913-05-30
A FAKE DETECTIVE AGENCY

Some time ago the Independent
received letter signed by j. D.
Pridgsn of Hot Springs, Ark. The
letter was written on the letter
head of what purported to be the
international Secret Service Bur-
eau. An advertisement was en-
closed with the familiar remark
please run for six consecutive
times. Draw on US for the amount
with bill attached" We followed
instructions and the Bank of Hot
Springs returned the draft with
this endorsement "Out of bust
ness, parties gone-No one in busi-
ness here under that name" Well.
that's some consolation any how.
Will some honest ? detective detect
the abode of the slick crook" from
Hot Springs. We hope he will try
some of his medicine on his own
fraternity.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1913-05-30

ranchers and others at very close
prices-barely enough to cover
cost. The list of trees ordered in
clude only kinds that are adapted
to tbs latitude and of rapid
growth. They are Ash, Bcx Elder.
Black Locust. Soft Maple, White
Elm. Catalpa-Speciosa. Cotton.
wood, Sycamore. Russian Mulberry,
Wild Mulberry, American Sweet
Chestnut. Horse Chestnut. Persim-
mon, Wild Cherry.
A few hardy shade trees are also
ordered. They include Red Haw,
Black Haw., Wild Crab Apple, Wild
Plum, Mountain Ash, Colorado Blue
Spruce. Irish or Swedish Juniper,
Black Hills Spruce, Norway Spruce,
Scotch and Austrian Pine, Arbor
Vitae, and Hedge plants such as
California Privet, English Privet,
Chinese Privet, Japan Ounce,
Spirea van Houte, and Buckthorn.
Some Of the varieties have
not been tested in this state, but
all are grown in this latitude and
we believe that they will grow and
DO we'll here. Orders will be book
ed as they reach this office and fill
ed in the order received. Some
of the variiies have been ordered
in limited quantities and we recon-
mend that you order at once so as
TO be sure your orders will be filled
We recommend Soft Maple,
White Elm. Ash. Sycamore and
Catalpa as general forest trees for
this locality. Sycamore will 40
especially well along creeks and
ditch banKs. All of our readers
who have seen Sycamore growing
know its value as a shade tree and
its use for fuel and timber. Soft
Maple. White Elm and Ash will do
equally as well and a united effort
on the part Of our citizens will re-
suit in covering a large part of our
country with forest trees and by
that means will cause a greater pre-
cipitation and thus increase the
fertility and productiveness of one
of the best states in the United
! States.
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Manager Merithew Moving

The alert Roy Merithew, mana
ger of the 'E'ko baeball" team is
busy corresponding with the out
side clubs. Yesterday he wrote
Reno. Battle Mountain. Lovelock,
Deeth, Wells and Montello to try
and arrange a baseball tournament
at Reno, or Lovelock He is en-
deavoring to have Reno arrange to
take the "Elko's" at Reno for a
series of games with teams from
Lovelock, Carson City, and other
places participating. 1t is to
be hoped that his efforts succeed.
Last year the regular Elko team
was not organized until the middle
of June. but out of games played
the Elko's won 7 On the Fourth
of July last year Winnemuca de-
feated them. We hope to see the
"ElkO's" arrange a schedule short
ly, and il they do so, look out for
the "Elkos" as winners
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1913-05-30
WEDDING BELLS
At pocATELlO

Mr.. and Mrs George Ballantyne
arrived in Elko this morning. They
were returning from a honeymoon
trip spent at Salt Lake.
Mr. Ballantyne is Division EnRi-
neer of the Western Pacific. His
bride was formerly Miss V. E.
Jones, daughter of Senator Jones
of this city. On May 22nd this
happy couple were married at Poca-
tollo, Idaho. They will take up
housekeeping shortly. Miss Jones
was employed at Carson in the
Legislature last term as clerk This
talented young woman has hosts
of friends in this city, and in The
State All join with us in wishing
Mr. and Mrs Balantyne a long, hap
py and prosperous life
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1913-05-30
A CAMPAIGN OF
TREE PLANTING
One Hundred Thousand Seeding Forest
Trees to be Planted in Nevada Next
Year---The Independents Tree
Planting Campaign A Big
Winner.

Over five thousand Seeding for
est trees were planted this year
in Elko, Eureka and Lander coun-
ties. on the initiative and at the ex.
pense of the Independent. These
trees were given away absolutely
free to subscribers Of this paper.
We inaugurated this campaign Of
tree planting to demonstrate that
many kinds of forest trees will
thrive on Nevada soil.
These trees have been planted in
every valley and practically on ev-
cry ranch within a hundred miles
of Elko. Among the ranchers who
have heen supplied may be mention
ed, George Russell, Thomas Hunt
er, George Hunter, Morgan Hill
Ranch, c. C. Truett, w. Wolver-
ton. j w Puett, l.. d Hylton. G. II.
Hale, E. f Lutz, A. B. Garden,
Isaac Griswold. Chauncy Griswold,
Henderson Land and Live Stock
company. Dumphy ranch. W. T.
jenkins estate. Land and Develop
ment Co. and SO others scattered
in town and country from Battle
Mountain to Montello and one hun
dred miles north and south OF the
Southern Pacific and Western Pa
cicti railways. This is a wide range
OF country about two hundred
miles square and we believe will
stimulate arbOr culture through.
out this vast treeless section Of
country. We believe that other
trees besides cotton wood, poplar
and stunted willow will thrive
here and with that end in view
have taken hold Of the matter and
invite the hearty cooperation of all
citizens Of Nevada to bring to q
successful fruition long cherish.
cd dream.
We have placed an rider for
ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND
SEEDING FOREST TREES foI
spring delivery for 1914. One
hundred of these trees will be Civ
en- with one yearly subscription
paid in advance to the Weekly and
two hundred to the Daily lnde,
pendent The balance will be sold tC
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1913-05-30
From Michigan to "Hangtown"; He Dis
covers the Hot Springs; Where He
First Slept In Elko.
Some Old Time Druggists; The EIko
Drug Co; A Trip Across the Cont
nent of the Years; A Matrix of
Experiences Told and Writ
ten in the "Worth-
While" Mood.

Taber. The old drug store was
burned IN 1902 The Elko Drug
Co erected new building on the
old site in 1903 The present COM
pany is composed of w r Englert, l.
W Englert, and Mrs Leah Englert.
On Feb. 4. 1910 the present Co.
under the management of W. K.
Englert bought out the interest of
the former Company. This beauti
full store is tastefully and artistic
ally decorated in the most modern
style and has latest improved fit
tings. The most complete stock of
drugs in the State is carried. No
substitutions are made in filing
prescriptions. which keeps the mana
ger and his three assistants busy.
The basement is full of drugs all
classified and arranged. This base
ment and entire store is a model
of cleanliness, system, and conven-
fence. The drugs are all c. P.
many of them imported from Eur
ope. Besides drugs. drug sun
dries, toilet articles, novelties, sta
tionery, and confectionery are car
ried.
The talented manager of the Ell
ko Drug Co. w. r. Englert is
native of this state and was born
at Eureka. His father came to Me-
vada in 1871 and crossed overland
from Frisco after voyage round
Cape Horn At the age of Is W. r.
was apprenticed to druggist in
Green Bay. Wis. In 1899 he enter
ed the Pharmacy Dept. of Illinois
University. and graduated in 1901.
He has l8 years experience in phar-
macy. 10 years being spent in the
largest drug stores in Texas.
One of these was the store of j.
j. Schott of Galveston where he
was prescription clerk for over
four years. Mr. Schott has been a
druggist 48 years, and has filled
over one million original prescrip-
tion. In fact this store never
closes, and there are no keys to
il.
During McKinley's funeral the
door was boarded up for two hours
the,t first tine it was closed in 4S
years
With splendid technical and
practical training, along with the
earnest cooperation of his clever
brother, and wife who is an ex-
pert accountant, it is no wonder
that the present premises are far
too small for the constantly in
creasing trade Of the reliable "Elko
Drug Co."
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1913-05-30
JOHN A. GILL IN TOWN

John A Gill, travelling traffic
agent for the S. P. is in Elko to-
day. MIR. Gill is an ayowed
apostle of optimism. He is full of
it up to the guEwales. He talks,
thinks. and breaches good times in
such manner that is. at once both
impelling and infectious. He is
the most fascinating and vigorous
devotee of good cheer and good
will that ever blew into our sane
tum. He is not only full of energy
but he is most convincing in his
methods and his talk is sure to
bring home the bacon.
Here are few Of his epigrams
Nevada is the best State
in the entire West-She has just
started on an era of prosperity and
development that political revolu-
ton. an earthquake, and a dozen
cyclones could neither diminish
nor stop-There is an abundance
of feed for cattle, horses and sheen
all over the State The wool clip
is good and fair prices are offered
The mining situation was never
better-An unusual amount of
intelligent development work, is
being done, wild eating is almost
thing of the past, and mining in
Nevada has been reduced to a
science; beneficial results are bound
to follow-The people are generally
happy prosperous and contented
The Southern Pacific is a public
benefactor and the people all over
the state are gradually taking our
side Of the argument"
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1913-05-30
with BUT A
SINGLE THOUGHT"

Yesterday at 2 80 p. m. Judge
Taber listened to divorce case
that Of Laura Won Baars against
Henry Won Baars charged with de-
sertion. Henry's whereabouts have
for months been unknown. The
plaintiff was represented by Can't
well & Carville. The couple were
married at Los Angeles Sept 80.
1911. The decree was granted
and permission given the plaintiff
to resume her maiden name
Laura M. Dougherty.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1913-05-30
JOSEPHINE HENNEN'S
FUNERAL

Til funeral service of Josephine
Hennen will be conducted at the
Presbyterian Church Wednesday
at 2 p m. by the Rev. T. Hedges.
Any friends wishing to view the
remains may do so between 1912
a. m. Wednesday at the residence
Of Mrs. j. Hennen. Little Jose
phine died at Pleasant Valley last
Sunday night from heart trouble.
Mr.. w. w. Gorham of San Francis
co is in charge of Mr.. Keyser busi-
ness during his absence.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1913-05-30
]. ". PAUL MARRIED

Mr.. J. w. Paul, who has been W.
p. Train and Engine Timekeeper
for almost three years, has secur-
ed leave of absence for 10 days. He
returned this morning on No 3.
Western Pacifc--but not alone. j.
w brought with him a winsome
bride. At high noon Saturday
May %, Mr. Paul was married to
Miss Estelle Gibson at Carlinville,
Illinois. The bridal couple left
Immediately for Elko.
Mrs Paul was a high school
teacher before her marriage. Both
Mr.. and Mrs Paul are natives Of
Missouri. The Independent wishes
this young couple long life and
happiness.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1913-05-30

Judge l.. E. Morgan was born
in Ellicottville, New York SO years
ago. and when two years old NOV
ed with his family to Ohio for
There was not to reason why" Af-
ter some years in Ohio "Ned" To-
Gated N Michigan There came
a day in May 1853 when he joined
an immigrant train to trek across
the plains by OK teams to Hang
town." now Placerville, Cal. Late
in Sept. '53 the party reached
their destination. There was not
house between Salt Lake Village
and "Hangtown." and Ogden was
not on the map.
Judge Morgan and his partner
bot ght "salted" mine and soon
afterward they didn't have rat
tle." The young adventurer left
for Frisco then scrubby little
place without a wharf. He came
to Gold Hill, New about 1866. Then
to Dayton and soon afterward to
what afterwards became Elko.
Tired and spent he lay down in his
blankets at what is now the en-
trance to the Elko Drug Co.'S store.
He claims to have been the first
white man to pitch tent in Elko
This tent he pitched where the
Hesson Co.'S store is now located
Later Gabe Cohen, and Ben Rine-
hart came and opened stores The
Judge laughingly told how he
bought lot where the CONNER
ciaI Hotel now stands for $25.
He sold it the same day
to Cradeger. Dutchman
for 500 who with his wife's
help, and some boxes built shack
the first restaurant in Elko.
Judge Morgan tells how he dis
covered the Hot Springs. Some
months before his arrival in Elko
while camping on Lamoille Creek
two horses were lost from the i'm
migrant train. He took mule
and headed for the Humboldt.
When he arrived near the Springs
he saw smoke and steam. Thinking
it was another immigrant team he
hastened forward and discovered
the Springs. The horses were found
just below the Springs.
The first drug store in Elko was
located in a shack between the In
dependent office, and the Post office
This was about 1870 aud the owner
was DR. Smith He was succeeded
by Terry, from Montana, then by
Muller, who sold out to Major
Miller This business was dispos-
ed of to Joe Henderson and Joe
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1913-05-30
REESE JENKINS IN TOWN

Reese Jenkins Of the W. T. Jcn'
kins Ranches is in town today. Mr.
Jenkins assured the Independent
man Of his desire to encourage ar
Dor culture in Nevada, He will
plant several hunderd Forest trees
next Spring and give them a prac-
tical test.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1913-05-30
ORPHANS"

Ten orphans is large number 70
be left bereft in one day, and it
came about this way. Mrs W. f..
johnson who has been conducting a
high class boarding house in the
Tremewan building breathed the
sad news to the ten Loys that she
will leave next Saturday for Cor
tez, where she will reside in the
future.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1913-05-30
MASTER MECHANIC
BRIGGS TRANSFERRED

moster Mechanic C. NJ. Briggs of
the Western Pacific has been trans
fered to Sacramento. His family
left yesterday, and will be joined
by Mr. Briggs in a few days. We
extend congratulations to Master
Mechanic Briggs on this important
promotion, won by faithfulness
and efficiency.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1913-05-30
]. S. HAY DEPARTS

J. s, Hay and wife left for San
Francisco yesterday on No 10. He
formerly owned, and conducted
for ten years the grocery store now
owned by Sutherland & McFarlane.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1913-05-30
ED. M. SHAIN, PERHAPS

Frank Yrigoyen of the Telescope
Hotel still mourns the loss Of S1l0
through cashing three checks for a
stranger. The SIS check had the
name Of F. II. Van Volkenberg of
Carlin forged to it by the stranger.
Today at his cell in the Jail he
claims to be Edward M. Shain He
will have his preliminary hearing
before Judge Castle Thursday at
10 a. m
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1913-05-30
STABBING AFFAIR

Sheriff Harris accompanied by a
doctor left this afternoon, in ans.
wer to n phone call. that a man had
been dangerously stabbed at the
shearing pen OF Saval & Mallet's
ranch.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1913-05-30
THE PIRATES" PLANS

Captain Schubert of the Pr
ates" announces today that his
team may play the "EIko's" next
Sunday. The Pirates" will play
Decth the following Sunday. Then
for six Sundays the firates will be
out of town. They have matches
arranged with South Fork, La.
moille, Wells. and Carlin.
What is life without-The Independ.
ent9
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1913-05-30
OUTLOOK POOR

Watsonvile, Cal, May 26-Pros-
poets for large apple crops this
year because Of lack of rainfall
during the winter. Orchardists in
many cases have been driving new
wells and deepening old ones in
order to secure water.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1913-05-30
CUPID'S CAPRICES

A marriage license was issued
yesterday to Geo. f. Robinson, who
will we'd Miss NJ. McCuiston. The
parties are from Montello.
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WEDDING BELLS

Seymour Jacobs left on No s last
saturday to attend the wedding OF
ms brother Abe Jacobs Of Jacobs
Bros, Reno.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1913-05-30
Hls Advantage.

A millionaire can stand being hated
by everybody because nobody VIII be
that way to bis face.
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Success and Failure.

Success and Failure.
II Is sometimes hard 20 find out jusk
how the man who 10 successful has
managed TO succeed hut II - always
easy to see why failure Comes to those
who fail.--Cbieago Record Herald.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1913-05-30
HELEN KRUGEL DEAD

A telephone message from "e'
Badt Of Wells, announces the death
Of Helen Krugel aged seven years
No further particulars are gwen
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1913-05-30
lnNlnlahlA

lnvloIabIe.
It's not go easy to ruin him with
whom the pressure OF Christs hand
fingers In the palm.-John Inslesant.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1913-05-30
The Harbor of Hearts Content
BY doc.

~ lone bark drifts on shorcess sea
IA Lost in ocean OF mystery;
a Swept TO the crest Of q rolling wave
In the gloom of It's troughiike cave;
Rocked and swayed the currents sweep,
Ever the prey Of the boundless deep;
Bearing compass of cast or west
purposoess journey of wild unrest.
But when at the end Of the voyage lone
The bark drifts uto the Port Unknown,
And anchored fast in the heavenly slips
With resting ogions Of white.sailod ships
Perchanco IL learns what tho voyage meant
At rest in the Hlrbor of Hearts Content
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-07-05
AMBERGRIS RARE SUBSTANCE
Morbid Secretion Of the Sperm Whale
Is Sought by All Sailors
Very Valuable.

Victoria. B. CA piece of amber
girls estimated to be worth about $780,
900, recently brought into Victoria, b.
c.. was declared to be one OF the larg-
est masses of this strange sea treas
ure ever found. Stories OF imbergris
discovery, like those OF fishing enthu-
sias<s, make a powerful appeal to the
Imagination, and there is always
tendency to make them larger than
the facts warrant
Because of its great value, the infre-
quency with which 1t is found and the
mystery which long existed as to its
origin, ambergris from the earlist
times has been regarded as one Of the
most-prized products OF the deep. 1t
is solid, fatty, inflammable sub
stance, generally Of a dull gray or
blackish color, and possessing after
exposure to the air peculiarly sweet.
earthly color. Ambergris Is now known
to be morbid secretion formed In the
intestines of the sperm whale. but
for centuries 1t was variously believed
to be the solidified foam of the sea.
fungoid marine growth. gum which ex-
uded from the tree and flowed into
the ocean, or by-product of bird life.
Ambergris occurs in Jumps OF va
rious shapes and sizes from half an
ounce to $50 pounds or more. When
first taken from the whale 1t throws
off very offensive odor. This grad
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-07-05
Brings Brother and Sister To-
qether After Many Years.
Kin Who Were Separated by kidnap-
ers Over Forty-eight Years Ago.
Meet Again In St. louis-Case
Startling One.

st. Louisa startling and seeming
" supernatural case of divination by
a student of psychic research resulted
in the runion in St Louis of brother
babyhood and who never had seen or
heard of each other in 4S years.
In 1865 a pretty little curly-haired
girl wandered across the street from
her home in Davenport, Iowa. and en-
tered the home of a neighbor. The
next morning the neighbor, who had
previously manifested much liking for
the child, secretly departed and a
search instituted by frantic mother,
who arose from a sick bed to conduct
1t, failed to develop further trace OF
the little one.
At a meeting of students Of psychic
phenomena and the occult at Dayton.
Ohio, last February, the little girl,
now Mrs. George Albright Of that city.
heard famous psychic offer to dem
onstrate her powers. With a hazy
memory of her childhood days. Mrs
Albright wrote on a piece OF paper:
Where Is my brother? and conceai
ed it from view.
The psychic answered: Write to a
boy named Bob. on the Chronicle al
ST. Louis"
Now Edward B. Holley, 1856 Ken
nerly avenue, is rejoicing over the ar
rival from Dayton of his sister.
Edward B. Holley was but three
years old when his sister, Minnie
then six years old. disappeared from
the home of their parents In Davec
port, 48 years ago. and knew her onl!
through description by his parents
and a photograph taken shortly befor'
her disappearance. A few years afte
the child disappeared his parents re
moved to Peoria where his fathe