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The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1914-07-31
Leo Dietrick In
Auto Accident

Last Thursday evening Leo Diet
rick of this place, had narrow es-
cape from being killed when his
automobile overturned pinning him
beneath the machine. The acci-
accident occurred on the new stretch
of road near the Douglas Mill, and
according to Mr.. Dietrich, he reached
mp to adjust the windshield when he
lost control of the ear. The machine
skidded turning completely around
and landed bottom side up on the
opposite side of the road. Dietrich
eXtrlcated himself from the wreck
and was sitting beside the car when
help arrived. He escaped without a
scratch although the wind shield was
broken in thousand pieces How
ever, he received severe bruises a
bout the back and shoulders and has
been confined TO his bed this week
The motor of the car was still run
ming after the ear turned over and
was shut down by Mel Anderson.
who WIS first TO reach the scene of
accident. The ear VISA badly wreck
ed, and besides the broken wind
shield. the top was demolished. fend-
ers bent, lamps broken and the
radiator cayed in.
How Dietrich escaped death a
mystery 10 those who witnessed the
accident
The accident caused considerable
excitement in town aud hundred or
more people walked down 10 view the
wrecked car.
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1914-07-31
For Sheriff
and Assessor

Alexander LEX Smith is the first
man To come forward and announce
that he is candidate for the office
of Sheriff and Assessor of Douglas
county, his official announcement be-
ing published under the proper head
in gin this issue.
Mr.. Smith came to Carson Valley
fourteen years ago and later return
ed to his home in the Sacramento
Valley, where his parents are high
ly respected and honored citizens.
There was something about Carson
Valley that hecould not shake out of
his system and eight years ago he
returned to Nevada and since that
time has been resident ofthis sec
tion, during which time he has held
the position of bookkeeper for the
lumber company and other business
houses OF Gardneryille.. For several
years he was employed at the Doug
Las County Creamery and when o. T.
JolitS ltSiSlltu lDt llldlldStDltnl, ne
was selected to fill the position. In
this responsible position he demon
strated his ability as a thorough and
competent busines man and one who
could be trusted to handle the bust
ness affairs of others as though they
were his own. He is we'll qualified
and fitted to fill the the position to
elected. he gives his promise that he
will work untiringly to administer
the duties of that office strictly in ac-
cordance with his best Interpretation
of the law. Much more could be said
in behalf OF this candidate, but space
this week forbds further mention.
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1914-07-31
Delaney Found Guilty;
Tells Of Murder

who declared that he was not insane,
but would make him so by inhuman
treatment They beat him and knock
ed him about and often placed him in
straight-iacket Three months
later he escaped from the asylum
and made his way to Mexico. but
could not stay in that country be-
cause the Mexicans bounded and
punned him. He drifted to South
America, then to Cuba and wound up
In Panama. Where ever he went
the bounding continued. Leaving
Panama. he returned to this country
coming M through Texas and finally
into southen Nevada. Where ever he
went the secret societies and rail-
road associations, in some myster-
Gus manner, sent word of his past
and the bounding continued He
arrived in Carson and was arrested
where the officers rustled him job
on the Fnlstone ranch in Jacks Val
and he got into fight and was dis
earged. He came to this VALLEY and
secured work from A. Clock but the
same old story followed him and he
quit his job. Later he secured work
at the Buckeye rnaeh, where he shot
and attempted TO kill Tony Lima,
hA
DR.. Hawkins .and DR.. f. Cook ex-
amined the defendant and found him
suffering from a mental disorder, and
so testified on the stand. Delaney
has the halucination that he is being
bounded by members of secret So
eieties and railroad associations
He state dto the Court that they hiss
at him or scratch the ground with
one foot. which conveys the fact to
him that they know him and his past
The cool manner in which he told
of numbering the man at San Mateo
astounded the Court Judge Isangan
asked him the naame of the sheriff
of that county and he said Mansfield
was at the time he committed the
crime
The Douglas county officials are
in communication with the authori-
ties of san Mateo county to aseer-
tain of Delaney is known there and
whether or not he committed the
crime he tells of.
Chas Alt. now of Centeryille, was
living at Redwood City when Bond
was killed and remembers the instance
but does not know if the man in the
Genoa Jail committed the act
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1914-07-31
ALABAMA MINSTRELS

Hhat the press says of the Ala
bama Ministries:
Beaumont, Texas The Alabama
Mnstrels was he first genuine Color
ed Minstrel Show Of tie old school to
ever visit Beaumont. such decided
success WIS scored that the manage
ment cancelled his Port Arthur date
and will show here tonight-I}eau-
mont Enterprise.
Colorado Springs. Col.-The famous
Alabama Ministries have come and
public sentiment. best colored
show ever in our city.-Colorado
Springs Gazette
Eagene. Oregon-The show was
good. he end mems songs and jokes
were new aud nobhy. and the band
Anaeorties. Wash. Alabama Min
strels make a big hit and turn out
excellent musical aud vaudeville pro-
gram. Vast tent crowded to its
capacity. American.
Under canvas at Minden, Wednes-
day, August 9TH
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!. G. Larson
for the Assembly

In this isue of the Record-Courier
viii be found the political announce.
ment of j. G. Larson. Democratic
nominee for Assemblymen from this
county. Mr. Larson is one OF the
best known residents OF this Valley,
having resided here for great MANY
years. He followed farming until a
bout ten years ago when he sold OIL.
and entered the hotel business at
this place Three years ago he dis
posed of his business interest aand is
now living in retirment.
Mr.. I.aron is well posted on al
fairs OF this county and the state in
which he lives He is opposed to the
extravagant state government and the
waste of the taxpayers money iii
maintaining many useless offices and
gives his promise that if elected he
will use every effort to abolish al.
state offices that are not absolutely
necessary in the good conduct of state
affairs, keping nj view the interest
of the taxpayer at all times.
Being "A taxpayer and man OF
affairs, he is sure TO use every means
to protect the people whom he Will
represent. should he be elected TO the
assembly.
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1914-07-31

Edward Delaney. charged with
assault with the intent to kill one
Tony Lima at the Bnckeye ranch on
July LIST. was tried in the District
Court at Genoa Tuesday and the jury
brought in verdict of guilty as
charged after deliberating 30 min
ues. The verdict was reached on
the second ballot. Judge Langan
fixed Monday, August 3rd at 2 o.
clock as the time OF prononncing
sentence.
The jury was composed of the fol-
lowing:
II. Hogrefe, VIM. Starke II. Aller-
man, d. Thran, Sam Harris, G. Frey
ert. +. Dressler. ID. Jones, NJ. Chris
tensen, L. Ruhenstroth and H. Mar
quat.
The trial was one of the most nn-
usual held in this county in years,
made so by the story told on the wit
ness stand by the defendant. In
selecting the jury, Delaney examined
each man, putting his question in we'll
couehed language, and with the cool
ness of seasoned attorney. Each
juryman was asked if he was a MEM
Der of fraternal order or a railroad
association. and challenges were
made in all such cases.
When the defendant took the stand
in his own defence, he stated to the
Court that in order to tell the circnm-
stances leading up to the crime for
which he was being tried. il was nee
eessary TO 90 back II years. At that
time his brother was an engineer for
the railroad during the big strike
and he claimed that since that time
he has been hounden and 'punned"
Ca word used frequently during his
story by the railroad associations
and members of fraternal societies
Finally he could stand the bounding
no longer and at San Mateo. Cal. on
killed a man named Riley Bond ge-
cause the latter was wearing button
of fraternal order on his coat He
had never before seen Bond before
he shot him. He was arrested and
taken to Redwood City, the county
seat of that county and tried for
murder. round gully and sent TO San
Quinten for life. After serving four
months. he was adjudged insane and
sent to the Agnews asylum. There
he said the guards were made up OF
eX-conYicts. pimps and railroad men,
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1914-07-31
Kelly
Commits Suicide

Marchie Kelley, well known
teamster ofGardnervile committed
suicide at VALLEY Springs last Fri
day evening by shooting himself
through the head with revolver.
The cause of his rash act is attribut-
ed to domestic thoubles. Some
weeks ago he and his wife separated.
and since that time had been very
remorse and Respondent and had
openly stated ON the street that he
intended to kill those responsible for
his family troubles and endhis own
life.
His wife had been stopping at Wal
ley Springs for some days and Fri
day evening, in company with
party OF friends. Kelley went to the
resort supposedly for the purpose of
taking a bath. He gave it as his
wish to see his wife and started to
her apartments, but was prevented
from gaining entrance by +. l..
Wyatt, owner OF the resort Kelley
then left the main building. walked
the small cottages. where he fired
bullet through his brain. Had he
gained acces to his wifes apartments.
there is no question but what there
would have been a double tragedy.
Those who were acquainted with
Kelley and were more or less famil-
lar withthe circumstances. were not
surprised to learn OF his suicide.
They We're surprised. however, that
he did not kill some one else before
Marhie Kelley was the last of a
Carson family, his parents and
brothers having all passed away.
Deceased had resided in Gardnerville
gagged in teaming between this point
and Mono county. At one time he
was "A heavy drinker but had not
years While in respondent mood
at Cason manry yeas ago, he tried
to take his life by hrowing himself
in front of Y. & T. train, but was
prevented from doing so by by
stander
Deceased was about fifty years
of age. -
His remains were brought to Gard
nerviile and the funeral was held
Sunday afternoon from the Krummes
undertaking parlors. The remains
were laid to rest in the Garden
cemetery.
The inquest was held Saturday,
afternoon and the jury found that the
deceased come to his death through
self-inflicted gun-shot wound.
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1914-07-31
Genoa Visited
By MidniightFne

Genoa was visited by fire Mon-
of b. l.. Smelling was completely de-
stroyed. Awakening from his sleer
about two o'clock in the morning.
Mr.. Smelling found his home in
flames the fire having gained such
headway before it was discovered,
that it was only possible to save few
few personal effects. Neighbor3
awakened by the cry of fire rushed
to giveethir assistance but their eff
forts proved useless against the fierce
flames.
The house stood near the old
Schiek residence. How the fire
originated is unknown but il is be-
lieved to have statred from defect
i've fue.
Years ago. while living in dis
tant state, Mr.. Smelling had the mis-
fortune to pass through similar
experience. at which time his wifa
lost her life in the flames. and hia
daughter. then a babe in arms, was
so badly burned about the hands and
faace. that she has been almost an in
valid since.
The fire left the father and daugh-
ter practically destitute and Tues
day the good people OF Carson Val
ley. who were at Genoa attending
court. together with those of Genoa.
raised purse of $4,000 or more ans
presented it to Mr.. Smelling.
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1914-07-31
Fusion icket
in the Field

Last Saturday evening the leaders
of the Democratic and Republican
parties met in Gardnerville at diff
ferent halls and after discussing the
local political situation at some
length, eommtte OF live was APP
pointed by the Democratic asemblage
to eyadc the camp of the Republicans
aud arrange. ii possible. for give and
take proposition for several OF the
county Offices, especially for the leg
iIatiye representatives. The Re-
publieans willing acceeded To the
proposition. The leaders OF both
parties decided IL was best To re-
move opposition Tor the different Of
fees by coming TO definite under
standing Is 10 the men that were to
be pnt up. The Republicans were
given the choice OF State Senator
and the Democrats were allowed TO
select two assemblymen. The Re-
pub leans were given the choice OF
shot term County Commissioner from
Genoa precinc, while the Demos put
mp a candidate for long term Com
missioner from East Fork precinct.
Nothiag @.s done by either party
regarding other county offices. The
proposition 10 selecting candidate
to run for sheriff and assessor. to run
without OPPOSITION. was beyond the
power of the leaders since no less
than iise men are thinging OF throw
Ing their hat into the political ring
and make a fight for the office.
The fusion ticket rs decided on by
Is as follows.
For State senator-Nm. llnssman.
For Aseemhlymen-J. c. Larson
and james Kane
For County Commissioner dong
terml Clarence Dangberg.
Whether or nol the party leaders
can control the political situation in
this county. set remains TO be- seen.
The fusion OF the two old parties Is
a move 10 squash the Progressive
party which was quite strong at the
laat election. and which will have a
Mll county ticket IN the field at The
coming primaries. according To the
leaders OF the new party.
Party All iations cut very little ice
with the voters of Douglas county
especially in local affairs. The
candidate carries greater weight
will the voter than does the part,
upon whose ticket his name appears
II was street rnmor yesterday that
other Republicans aud Democrats
were being urged To come ont Tor
different offices, two of which hay-
ing agreed TO enter the fight. The
have until tomorrow nieht to Gle
their nomination papers viii the
county clerk II they run on party
tickets. otherwise they haee until
August 21th 10 make such 6line as
independents.
II is no easy matter 20 remove the
siingcr from the political bee and lie
who runs FOR Office takes the chance
Of getting hod Of the hot little foot
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1914-07-31

Pedro Nergimini. sharged with
whiskey to Nelline
Bryant, "A Washoe Indian, was ar
raigned for trial in the District Court
at Genoa Wednesday afternoon Be-
ing without funds, the Court ap-
pointed ID. w. Virgin as his council.
Pedro Vergimini, charged with
Ills atrney asked for time and he was
given until Monday, August Srd. TO
make his plea.
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Notice io Dog Owners

Notice is hereby given to owners
of dogs that because of numerous
are urged to keep your dogs from
my premises. Unless an effort is
made to keep the dogs at home other
necessary steps viii be taken to pro-
tect my property. A Jensen
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1914-07-31
Of The busy bee.

Of the busy bee.
l3esides the above candidates, the
fo lowing have filed their nomination
papers. Robt Trimmer. Commits
sioner. tshort t ermD; Nm. l.ampe,
Member Board of Education; c. NJ.
Krummes. Justice of the Peace of
East Fork township
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1914-07-31

When IN need of anything in the
line of good printing call at the
Courier office and leave your order.
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1914-07-31

Otto Husman has been appointed
water commissioner by the State
Engineer fer East Fork district and
will enter upon his duties tomorrow.
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1914-07-31

August Brinkman has been placed
in charge of the Elges hay press and
at sl25 per ton. Leave orders with
him or at the II. c. Elges ranch.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1914-05-15

going to be bullied into eating boiled
beef and cabbage"
Then don't care how soon he
does It," said despondently. 'Td
rather die quickly than by inches"
"Dfel" he said. mot bit of It.
Remember, our friend Pierce is also a
student OF human nature. He's think
ing 1t out now in the cold plunge. and
| miss my guess IL Thoburns sky
rocket hasn't got stick that1l come
back and hit him on the head"
He had been playing with one OF the
chewing gum Jars. and when he had
gone / showed 1t back into it's place.
IL was by the merest chance that !
glanced at It, and ! cav that he had
slipped small white box inside. On
the lid was written For good girl"
and inside lay the red puffs from Mrs.
fosts window down in Finleyville.
Just under them was an envelope.
could scarcely see to open 1t.
Dearest Minnie" the note inside
said, Il had them matched to my
thatch, snd | think they'll match
yours. And since. in the words OF the
great Herbert Spencer. things that
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1914-05-15
massed about the
Ade ground and his.


q !,
.Never mind" she said. you
needn't tell me anything you doh
care to. But what stew you ihus'
all have been In! S,.a
There was a minutes silence DENIM
- ond then Mr.. Pierce laughed 100
"s,ewi" he said. For the last Few
aavs rye been either paralyzed WIN
sr,ght or electrified into wild bursts
Of mendacity. And I'm not natura"'
a liar" ,.u,hot IN
"Really," she retorted. "What III
actor you are!' IA
They laughed together at tha,, anu
Gained a little on them. Al inc COZ
nor where the path skirted the ueei
mark and turned toward the mouse
iost them altogether and ! nouhuere'
- alone But | had not gone twent'
fact when stopped suddenly. Aoou
a,ty Yards ahead a lantern was con
inc toward me through the snow, Ia
: could hear a mans voice, prea'hieS
and gasplng. . ,o,o
.set n down" It said. "The damne
ching must be filed with lead
sounded like Thoburn.
.Its the snow" another voice
r,,ed. MIR. Won Inwalds, toio "
4 would take two trips
Eyes" Thoburn retorted. oreatnll
,n yroans. stay up all night TO
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1914-05-15
WHFPF There's AWILL
& MAPY g., ROBERTS pLNEHART
ono CIRCULAR STAIRCASE. one MAN
77E59W YER TFHS Wa5E il a nnA r1AeR IES
CaeNp6oHv IpIs 81 S sssS CO.

put email package on the counter,
and stared at me over II. There's
treachery here, black treachery." She
pointed one long thin forefinger at the
bundle.
What is It? A bomb?" l asked,
stepping back. More than once 1t had
occurred to me that having royalty
around sometimes meant dynamite.
Miss Cobb showed her teeth.
Yes, bomb" she said. Minnie,
last night, when the Summers woman
was out, goodness knows where,
Blanche Moody and | went through
her room. We did not find my precious
missives from Mr.. Jones, but we did
find these, Minnie. tied around with a
pink stocking. Minnie, have felt it
all along. Mr.. Oskar Won invalid is the
prince himself"
moi"
Eyes. And more than that, he Is
making desperate love to Miss Sum-
mers. Three OF those letters were
written in one day! Why, even Mr..
Jones'"
THE wretch" / cried. was sud
denly savage. Miss Cobb was reach
ing out for the bundle. / snatched II
| from her.
Give me those letters instantly
she cried shrilly. But marched from
behind the counter and over to the
fireplace.
Never" said. and put the package
on the log. When they were safely
blazing. | turned and looked at Miss
Cobb.
I'D put my hand right beside those
letters to save Miss Patty a heart
ache" said. land you know It."
You're a fool" She was raging.
You'll let her marry him and have
the heartaches afterward."
She won't marry him." l snapped
and walked away with my chin up.
leaving her staring.
But | wasn't so sure as l pretended
to be. Mr.. Won invalid and Mr.. Jen-
nings had been closeted together most
of the morning, and Mr.. Won invalid
was whistling as he started out for the
military walk. 1t seemed as IL the
very thing that had given Mr., Pierce
his chance to make good had i'm
proved Mr. Jennings disposition
enough to remove the last barrier to
Miss Jennings wedding with some
-.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1914-05-15

with my knife. Why don't you wear
overshoeB?"
Il never have cold" she retorted.
why, Minnil, is that your"
Quick | painted. "Thoburn and
Mr.. Won invalid coming-ba sket--lan.
tern-warn the shelter.housei
Great Scott" Mr.. Pierce said.
Here, you girls crawl over the fence !;
you'll be hidden there. III run back
and warn them"
The lantern was swinging again. Mr..
Thoburns grumbling came to us
through the snow.
IL cant climb the fencei" Miss Pat.
ty said pltifully. But Mr.. Pierce had
/ gone.
| reached my basket through the
bars and climbed the fence in a hurry.
Miss Patty had got almost to the top
and was standing there on one snow.
covered rail, staring across at me
through the darkness.
II can't, Minnie" she whispered
hopelessly. II never could climb a
fence. and In this skirt"
"Quick!" said in low tone. The
lantern was very close. PUT your leg
over"
She did. and sat there looking down
at me like a scared baby.
Now the other"
II can't!" she whispered. III
put them both over I'll fall"
"Hurry!!"
With little grunt she put Che 9TH
er foot over, sat a minute with agony
In her face and her arms out, then she
slid off with a squeal and brought up
In sitting position inside the fence
corner. dropped beside her.
What was that noise?" said Tho
burn. almost upon us. Something's
moving inside that fence corner"
ITS them deers," Mikes voice this
time. We could make out the three
figures. "Darned nuisance, them deers
is. They'd have been shot long ago
II the springhouse girl hadn't object
ed. She thinks she's the whole cheese
around here"
set 1t down again." Mr.. Won In
valid painted. We heard the rattle OF
bottles as they put down the basket,
and the next instant Thoburns fat
hand was resting on the rail of the
fence over our heads. could feel
n.st., s...-Lu-.!