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Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1913-06-23
EaS ROMANCE OF
NEVADA UNIVERSITY

A university romance eliminated
Friday night in the marriage in
Reno of Miss Florence N. Reed of
Elko to Paul C. Schrop of Reno.
Mr.. Schrop gained many friends in
this city when he spent his summer
vacation here some time ago. He
was graduated from the Mackay
School of Mines in 1912 and his
bride was a graduate of the class
of 1913, University of Nevada.
Immediately after the ceremony
Mr. and Mrs Shrop left for New
York, where they will take ship to
South America, where MIR. Shrop
will engage in mining engineering
Virginia Enterprise.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1913-06-23
fSewton'a Annie Tree,

It is impossible to- say at this late
day how true or how false ia the OLE
story about Newton's apple tree at
Woolsthorpe, from which he Is sup
posed to have seen the fall of the apple
which gave him his first thought of
the attraction of gravity. yoltaire is
the authority for the well known story.
He claims that the story was told to
him by Catherine Barton, Hewton's
niece. How much truth there may be
in the tale will never be known, but l..
seems to be certain that tradition mark
ed tree as that from which the In.
nous apple fell till 1920, whom, owing
to decay, the tree was cut down.-New
York American.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1913-06-23
PIRATES VS. DEETH
AND STARR VALLEY

Deeth and Star Valley came down
several score strong Sunday and
locked horns with the Pirates on
the Diamond out at the Ball Park.
They did not wipe the Pirates off
the face of the earth. neither did
they win the game but they did
remarkable we'll considering the
experience and practice of
the splendid aggregation from
the country. They were a fine lot
of manly fellows and with prac-
tice ought to give any club in Elko
County run for their money be-
fore the summer is over. Editor
Gray was along in all glory and
while the club was here he acted
as if the q. S. Mar shallship and
the Commonwealth could both go
to Halifax or some other seaport
if his team could only put the XII
bosh on the Pirates. Gray's enthus.
iasm is unbounded and his loyalty
to his home town is all wool and a
yard wide-Free wool and free
sugar are minor considerations.
The score was Pirates I3, Deeth
and Starr Valley g.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1913-06-23

Loyalty as he followed the arts OF
wnr, In both he measured up TO
the true standard Of citizenship.
Last Tuesday afternoon the Ma
sonic Order performed the last
rites and the mortal remains Of
John Wesley johnson we're hidden
from sight. Though his body
mouIders away to dust, the memory
Of q husbands and fathers love
will remain with those who mourn.
May this memory cheer them in
their sorrow and be a beacon light
to guide them over life's troubled
sea to the sunlit harbor on the
other shore.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1913-06-23
CARD OF THANKS

To the many friends, neighbors
and associates who SO greatly aid
ed US during the recent great aftlic-
tion in the loss of our husband and
father we desire to extend our sim
cere and heartfelt thanks. 1t is in
such times that one appreciates
all the kindnesses and words of
comfort that are rendered.
Mrs. Wes. johnson and family.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1913-06-23
NATIONAL EDUCA-
TON ASSOCIATION

Salt Lake City-Cutting of cakes
of solid salt as ice companies in
cold winter get their harvest from
frozen lakes and from salt beds as
smooth and white as a frosty mill
pond; will be spectacle that visit
ors to Salt Lake City at the Ma
tional Education association COLI
vention, July 5 to IL. will see.
For miles west of Salt Lake
City are salt prairies. Seasoning
sufficient for the worlds dinner
for many years to come is deposit
ed in these plains. Extraction or
mining of the salt for commercial
purposes is going on in several
localities. N E A visitors may see
some of these operations from the
cars as they ride to Saltair Beach,
the bathing and amusement resort
on Great Salt Lake.
The beach is thirty minute ride
from the center Of the city. The
convention will pass one day at the
beach. Tuesday, July 8, but the re-
sort is so handy and train service so
frequent that convention visitors
may go for a dip in the exhilrating
% per cent salt waters of the in
land-sea any time they choose.
Sea bathing in the mountains is
the novel experience to be had only
at Salt Lake City. City and lake
are situated in broad valley in
the Wasatch mountains, 1900 feet
above sea level. Tne mountains
are as accessible to the city as
the salt sea. Canyons reach right
into the heart of the city and sheer
peaks rise on three sides.
With a few minutes stroll from
Temple square, in I've down town
district, in a northerly direction a
pedestrian may find himself scaling
the tufted sides of a mountain or
deep in the crevasse of City Creek
canyon.
Before him are altitudinous soli-
tudes, behind him a modern city,
it's church spires, representing all
denominations, public buildings,
lofty sky-scrapers and pretty homes
shimmering in the sunlight.
The sun shines every day during
July and August. 1t seldom rains
but the dry heat is never suffocat-
ing. Humid "dog days" are never
known. Mountain currents keep
the nights cool and refreshing.
None of the entertainments and
activities of the N. E. A. conven-
tion will need to postpone on &C.
count of the weather.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1913-06-23
BRUTAL ASSAULT

1t is reported that Bill Mahoney
was murderously assaulted by a
bunch of Italians at Wells last
night. Rumor says he is now lay
ing in a precarious condition at his
home at Deeth where he was
brought on the midnight train last
night. Mr.. Mahoney is one of the
hrm of Mahoney Bros. at Deetb.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1913-06-23
Wiremakinu,

Wire was originally made by ham.
mering, but is now produced by means
Of powerful machinery which draws
the heated metal through series of
holes Of gradually diminishing size.
The first wire mill in England was set
up at Mortlake in 1868 Enormous
quantities Of wire Of differing grades
and sizes are now used. ranging from
a thickness difficult to bend to the On.
est thread.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1913-06-23
London's Destructive Atmosphere.

London's Destructive Atmosphere.
The smoke and SCOT that are always
In the atmosphere Qhere are 6000 tons
of SCOT hanging over London every
day. contain lots of sulphur. and this
sulphur when it meets certain sub
stances forms sulphuric acid or vitriol
1t was the vitriol in the atmosphere
that brought the great roof of Charing
Cross station down with a crash few
years ago. The engine smoke had eat
en- away the iron, which was 1nsuffi-
ciently painted. And some years ago,
before the London underground was
electrified, 1t was a great joke at one
Of the stations for passengers to go and
poke umbrellas into a certain iron
girder, which at one point was nearly
as soft as putty. Paint is In such cases
the engineers great standby. In some
ways paint is more powerful than iron.
Many London buildings might be said
to be practically held together by paint
particularly railway stations. - Pear.
sons Weekly.
Misinterpreted.
Lord Macaulay passing one day
through the Seven Dials bought a
handful of ballads from some street
folks who were bawling out their con-
tents to gaping audience. Proceed
ing on his way home he was astonished
to find himself followed by half score
Of urchins. their faces beaming with
expectation. Now then. my lads.
what Is it?" said he.
"Oh, that's a good 'un," replied one
Of the boys. "after we've come all this
way"
"But what are you waiting for?" said
the historian, astonished at the lads
familiarity.
waiting for! Why, amt you going
90 sing, guv'nerT-Life.
A Pyrenean Tradition.
The Desert de Caflitte. I'm the Pyre-
nees, close on 10000 feet above the
L0a. contains no fewer than sixty lakes
of varying sizes. These, according to
local tradition. were left Mt the time Of
the food. When the waters subsided,
It Is said. Noah and his family landed
on the Puy de Prigue, one Of the high
est peaks in the district. Proof Of the
truth of this tradition Is found In an
iron ring to which. the peasants de-
clare, the ark was ,moored when the
landing was effected.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1913-06-23
BOUDOlR GARMENTS.

Negligees and petticoats matching
are everywhere to be had in pink crepe
de chine. One perfectly plain one un-
lined. with very scant elbow length
sleeves, is finished with the border of
white eiderdown.
Another model is of PINK charmeuse,
draped with white chiffon and trimmed
with q revers effect in shadow lace,
which is caught In with a rosette of
the chiffon at one side Of the skirt.
This gown has a satin girdle.
For those who care to dress a little
out of the ordinary there is n boudoir
gown of greenish yellow nearly Of mus
tard tone. Its material Is crepe de
chine and, Of course. stockings OF silk
and garters of satin, and the pettcoat
Is to be had matching. Almost all the
boudoir slips are of clear white lace.
Tho Servian Wall.
The Servian wall was the first inclos.
Ing wall of ancient Rome and named
for Servius Tullius. who Is supposed TO
have built it. 1t was built against thu
cliffs of five Of the famous hills of
Rome. crossing the valleys between
them at the narrowest part and re.
enforced at its weakest points by en.
bankments and bitches.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1913-06-23
Hence tho Anvil Chorua.

whats the objection to the man
you sent to congress2"
"Nothin' in particularly replied Farm
or Corntossel; "jes' the fact that he got
elected to a steady Job has made q
whole lot o. people jealous. Wash.
ingtoD Star.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1913-06-23

she Raised All Her Fresh Vegetables,
My wife raises uII her fresh vegeta-
bles," remarked the professional funny
man as he helped his guest to string
beans and tiny young beets. As the
apartment was on the top floor Of a
high building. the guest had visions OF
hotbeds and greenhouses on the roof.
No window boxes producing fresh veg.
etables were in evidence. and the mat.
ter OF fact guest was speculating as to
the agricultural methods of the funny
mans wife when the buzz Of the
dumbwaiter called her from the table.
More fresh vegetables7" queried the
funny man as she resumed her seat at
the table.
Yes she responded wearily. "You
see." she explained. "we're up so high
that the market boy never sends the
dumbwaiter high enough. It stops
about two.thirds Of the way. If ] don't
I'D le oil we eat the people on the fifth
fld J get Il, I'm afraid. That's Johns
'raising my own vegetables joke. but
it really isn't much of a joke. after
ailr'-New York Times. '.1
Tho Postscript.
swford-Is the postscript always
the important part OF a woman's let
ter? Crabshaw-It In when It's from
your wife. That's where she always
mentions how much money she wants
Judge.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1913-06-23
A CORRECTION

In Saturdays paper DR.. Mason
was referred to as state veterinar-
ian. DR. Mason is not working for
the state, but is now supervisor of
the U S Animal Industry Depart
ment of Agriculture.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1913-06-23
Mondinu EoIt,

Breaks in stiff felt frequently may
be mended by holding under them a
lighted match, the heat causing the
shellac used for stiffening, to melt and
run together
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1913-06-23
Saesy.

Lady - why. you naughty boyl I
never heard such language since the
day was born.
Small Boy-Yes. mum. s'pose dere
wuz a good deal OF cussin' dc day 20
wuz born London Tit-Bits.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1913-06-23
He Remembered.

"were you in Venice while yuu wett
abroad7"
~ forget Were we, husband7"
II don't see how, you can forget
Venice. That's where we got that good
spaghetti. i."-Louisville Courier.J Journal.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1913-06-23
LeDFOay.
Judge

Sir George Turner is reported to
have said that, though leprosy is usu.
ally spread by contaglon. most lepers
are not nearly so dangerous to the
public as a person suffering from con,
sumption.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1913-06-23
His Goal,

A youth who'd been going the pace
Dropped finally out OF the race.
lie fell quite a bit,
And know where he III,
Though, OF course, can't mention the
place.
--ItIdpa 4,
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1913-06-23
The Servian Wall.
HfOcan00FA.

A "buccaneer" originally meant q
man who used "buccan," or frame
for drying and smoking meat and so
preserving 1t for long voyages.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1913-06-23
JOHN WESLEY JOHNSON

the 18th, John Wesley Johnson,
veteran of the Civil War and an
old resident of this county passed
away at Montello. His services to
the county in its time of need and
his record as a citizen deserves
more than a passing notice. The
Independent was not furnished with
sketch of Mr.. Johnson's life until
this morning and although late it
is given space.
Mr.. johnson was born in Mills
borough, Delaware, January H.,
lS41. About 1855, he went to
Neponsit, ILL.,, and when the call
came for volunteers to defend the
nations life he enlisted in Co. L.
9th regiment Illinois volunteers.
He took part in the first battle of
Belmont and was wounded, taken
prisoner and confined in Libby and
Andersonville prisons. After a
year in these prisons, he was ex-
changed. His term of enlistment
having expired he re-enlisted in
Co. G of the same regiment and
served to the end of the war.
He fought at Missionary Ridge
and was with Sherman at Kenesaw
Mountain. wnere the brush was
cut as clean by the bullets as
though it had been moved. He
was wounded in the side at Peach
Tree Creek and in the knee at Ken
esaw Mountain. These wounds did
not disable him and ne remained
with his regiment and went with
Sherman from "Atlanta to the
Sea-" He participated in the
grand review. at Washington
and was mustered out at Spring
field, Ill.
After the war, Mr.. Johnson
started west and for number Of
years ran the large teaming out
fits Of John Burke, a wealthy con-
tractor along the Platte river. Al
quiring teams cf his own he furn-
ished ties to the Union Pacific at
Sherman, Laramie City and other
points on the road. After the COM
pletion of the railroad he hauled
freight from Corinne and Kelton,
Utah, to Boise City, Idaho. In the
latter part Of 1870. he settled at
Toano where he engaged in freight
ing to Phoebe and the southern Ne
vada mining camps in the boom
days when T. F. Mars, the COM
mission merchant at Toano made q
large fortune in few years. He
afterward engaged in the ranch
and live stock business and was
quite successful. Selling these in
terests few years ago, he moved to
Montello and engaged in the Mer-
camille business. Mr.. johnson
sprung from Southern family. He
fought for the Union, while his
relatives threw their support to the
Southern cause. Twenty two years
ago he joined the Masonic Lodge
in Elko ard remained a member
until his death. He was also q
member of G. A. X. Encampment
at the time of his death.
In 1873 he married Miss Agnes
Lewis of Toano from which union
eight children, five boys and three
'fgirls were born. One girl. Stella
died about 81 years ago and rests
in Elko, all the others survive.
At 1880 a m Friday, June 18th
Mr.. Johnson was stricken with
paralysis. He remained conscious
until about 9 o'clock Sunday morn
ing. During this time the entire
family reached his bedside and
were with him when he sank peace
fully to sleep about $40 o'clock
Monday morning.
| For 43 years Mr.. Johnon lived in
this county. During that time, he
toiled and struggled for q liveli.
hood. He reared a large family
and left them priceless heritage
in the record of a we'll spent life.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1913-06-23
Tho Postscript.

Always take the short cut, and thnt
IS the rational one. Therefore say and
do everything according to the sound
est reason. Marcus Aurelius.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1913-06-23
RnIIclnaIIOn.

Mrs. Justwed-Just think of 1t, dear.
est one! Twenty-Five years from day
before yesterday will be our silver an
Diversaryl--Judge.
The Topeka state journal., 1913-10-22

Mrs. A. |. Hughes of Davenport, Ia,
and Mrs. E. F. Booker of San Fran
cisco, Cal, were guests of honor at an
informal luncheon given today by Mrs.
John Movers at her home in Potwin
Place. Covers were laid for: Mrs.
Booker, Mrs. Hughes, Mrs. A. A. Hurd.
Mrs. Della Moreland, Mr.. and Mrs. c.
L. Ransom, DR.. and Mrs. F. ]. Ernest,
DIR. and Mrs. ]. r. Fay, Miss Susie Fay
and Mr.. and Mrs. Movers.
The Nautilus club had a meeting Tues
day night in the Washburn college
observatory, and the husbands of the
members were invited to be guests of
the club. Mrs. A. A. GODDARD made an
address on the mile Country" and
illustrated the talk with stereopticon
pictures. Mrs. GODDARD travelled in
Europe and northern Africa last year
Few resident musicians have offered
a recital to a Topeka audience, pre-
Senting as many interesting features
as the concert given Tuesday night at
the First Baptist church by Miss Ruth
Miller, the girl violinist. This little
girl, in her short white frock and her
yellow curls tied with big ribbon
bows, played to a company of atten-
tive listeners last night and proved
that she had talent to an extraordi-
nary degree and is already virtuoso
in the handling of one of the most diff
ficult of musical instruments. She has
lately returned from a residence
abroad, where she studied in Berlin
with Hugo KOrtschak, who had pre-
viously been her instructor in Chi
cago. She manifested a marked love
of music when she was a child and
began serious study when she was 10
years old.
She played a program of classic
numbers, beginning with Greig's So
nata in G minor, which was the long
est and perhaps the most difficult Sc
lection for the evening. Her technique
is astonishing for so young a person,
and the relaxation and freedom of her
bowling gives an exquisite SmoOthneSs
and evenness to her tones. All the
numbers on the program were memor-
ized except the first. The first move
ment of the d major concerto of Mo-
zart was played with splendid dash
and pleasing grace. Tempo di Bour-
rec, by Bach, was given without the
piano accompaniment and was a num-
ber roundly applauded by the audi
ence, who liked the brightness and
abandon of its movement.
Three numbers followed the inter-
mission, all of them marked by me-
1odic sweetness. The Romance by
Bruch was played with refinement of
touch and understanding. The Faust
Fantasie, by Wieniawski, was the
closing number of the program which
was varied and entertaining and which
revealed something of the powers of
the young artist and gave a glimpse
of the promise of brilliant future.
The Topeka state journal., 1913-10-22
EAST SIDE NOTES.

! [Items for this column may be tele-
phoned to 3915 or the State journal office ]
Mrs. w. F. Plummer, Mrs. Margaret
| Conwen Mrs. MolIie Hunter and Mrs.
Davis Wolff were initiated last night into
| Topeka Temple No. 10 Pythian Sisters.
| Miss Esther Peterson entertained the
! followin" friends Sunday evening at her
home, Cpl Branner street: Mr.. and Mrs.
Ryan, Mr.. and Mrs. Cupbirth, Miss Carrie
Spangler, Miss Alva Minor, Mr.. Ed Camp,
Mr.. Earl Spangler, Mr.. Sterling Brae and
Mr.. William Fisher.
John H. Lynn of 912 East Eighth street
ard Bancroft, and family in Melvern,
Kan.
Miss Mary Losh has returned to home
in Richland, after spending the past few
days with her cousin, Miss Gussie Losh,
632 Lake street.
William J. Mulligan died Tuesday after
noon at his home AIS Cedar street. He is
survived by his wife and the following
children: Mrs. Clara Clifton, Mrs. Charles
Cole Miss Sarah Mulligan, James and
Boyd Mulligan, all of Topeka. The funeral
will be held from the residence. AIS Cedar
street, Thursday afternoon at o'clock.
Bonnie Johnson of German avenue has
returned from Arkansas City, where she
grandmother, Mrs. n. E. Morford, and
other relatives.
Misses Edith and Winifred Jones of AT
East Tenth street have returned from
California. where they spent the past
month visiting relatives and friends. Mrs.
]. T. Hungerford of Winslow. Ariz., ac-
companied them home and will be their
guest a short time.
Mrs Thomas Roe will entertain the
The Topeka state journal., 1913-10-22

| The piano Accomplishments for the
recital were played by Mrs. Jean Park
hurst -Guettler.
Miss Miller expects to return to
Germany to resume her studies some
time in the near future.
+ + +
The marriage of Miss Fern Glenn
mons and Mr.. David Owen will be SOL
en1niZed tonight at s o'clock at the
First Christian church by the Rev.
Mr.. Charles Finch.
The gowning of the bridal party will
be in rainbow colOrs, and the arrange
ments for the affair are quite elabor-
ate. The bride will be attended by
her sister, Miss Faye Clemmons, as
maid of honor, and her four brides
maids will be Miss Ethel Dodge, Miss
Eva Owen, Miss Agnes Ray and Miss
Bernice Turner. She will have four
flower girls, Bernice Radcliffe, Myrtle
Cary, Dolores Wren and Dorothy
Wren, and little Nancy Bacon will car
ry the ring. Mr.. owen has asked Mr..
Frank Leatherman to be his best man,
and the ushers will be: Mr.. Harold
Swenson, Mr.. Guy Scribner, Mr.. Ray
mond Taylor and Mr.. Glen Shimeall.
Before the ceremony Miss Susie
Owen will sing go Promise Me-" and
Miss Mildred Hazelrigg will play
Variations From a Scotch Air by
Dudley Buck, on the pipe organ. ror
the entrance of the bridal party Miss
Hazelrigg will play the Lohengrin
march, and the MeRdelssohn march
for the receSSional.
The brides gown is white crepe
meteor, trimmed with lace, and made
with a long train. She will wear a
tulle bridal veil, and her bouquet is a
shower of white roses and lilies of the
valley. Miss Faye C1emmons, the
maid of honor, will be gOwned in blue
satin with an overdress of white shad
ow lace, and she will carry pink roses
tied with blue satin ribbon. The
bridesmaids gowns will be in the rain
bow colors, pink, yellow. green and
lavender, and each of the girls will
wear a white hat, trimmed with
plumes, and faced with the color of
her gown. They will carry baskets
of pink and white flowers. The flow
er girls will carry baskets of flowers
and fern.
After the wedding there will be re-
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. F. Clemmons, and
the guests will be received by Mr..
and Mrs. Clemmons, the bride and
bridegroom, and the bridegroom
mother. Mrs. H. c. Owen.
The bridesmaids will assist in the
dining room. The house will be dec
GRATED in autumn foliage and flowers.
After the reception Mr.. Owen and
his bride will leave for a visit in Be
lott and upon their return they will
be at home at 905 Fillmore street.
Miss Clemmons came from Kansas
City to Topeka to make her home a
few years ago. She was graduated last
year from the high school, and was
one of the popular girls of her class
She has been singing for some time in
the choir at the First Christian
church. Mr.. owens former home was
in Beloit. Kan, and he is now state
superintendent of Christian Sunday