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The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1915-07-06
COLCONDA CFLE-
BRATES FOURTH
Especial Correspondeneel

Three delightful days were spent at
Golconda by the large crowds who
gathered there to enjoy the celebration
given at that place on the 3rd, 4th and
18th of July. The celebration opened
or the evening of July 3, when a jolly
crowd of about l50 gathered together
at Balm s hall for the grand ball. At
twelve o'clock delicious chicken sup
per was served in the new dining room
of the Golconda Hot Springs hotel The
dining room was beautifully decorated
in red, white and blue, and the color
scheme was carried out in the serving
OF the supper. Many, including large
crowd who motored up from Whine
mucea, remained after the ball to en-
JOY a few delightful hours dancing on
the new maple floor in the lobby Of the
Hot Springs hotel The music for this
was furnished by the new electric
piano recently installed
On the morning Of July 4th, an exhi-
bition Of a rock drilling contest was
given bv Bert Sandry and Ed Farrell.
After this the Winnemucca band gave
short concert before lunch At 2 p.
m. the baseball game between Palisade
and Golconda was called by Umpire
Peterson. Golconda won by score of
q to 2.
This was followed by tug Of war
which was won by the boys from the
Taylor & Sheehan ranch. Everybody
then adjourned to the grove Of the Col
conda Hot Springs hotel, where the
Winnemucea band gave a delightful
concert After dinner the crowd as
sembled in the baseball park to watch
the fireworks, which were set off from
the top of Sibbald's hill, under the
able direction of George Comes.
On the morning Of July 5th, the
crowd assembled at the eastern end OF
the town, where the race track had
been fixed. for the races. OF these there
were all kinds, from horse racing down
The following are the winners of the
different races;
Boys raee--Gene Baekus, 1st, $5;
George Buckley, End, $3.50.
Girls raee-Seyen entries-TIE.
Free for all--Johnnie Bernard, 1st
$40; Tom O'Connell, End, S.
Free for all sack race-Tom O'Con-
nell, SIS.
Egg and spoon race-A. Larsen, S.
Boys horse race-Cancelled due to
insufficient entries.
Ladies horse race-Juliana Liotard
LIST, $40; Mauda Bunch, End, So.
Free for all horse race-Chas Far
rell, LIST, $32; Leon Liotard, End, SO,
George Comes, 3rd, 49,
At 2 p. m. a large crowd gathered L
witness the bah game between Winnie
mueca and Goleonda. II was an excit
ing game and after a hard fight Col
eonda came Off the victor with a scor,
Of IA to 7.
After dinner the dav and the cele
bration was closed with another infor
NAL, but delightful, dance. in the lobby
4 OF the Golconda Hot Springs hotel
when all the guests voted the citizen,
thanks for their good time before leav
ing for their homes. l..
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1915-07-06
Resnlt of Antonsu

This morning a post mortem was
hello by County Physician Swezy and
DIR. Giroux, with the following result:
AUTOPSY-On remains OF W. H.
Forquer; age "A years; about feet in
height; complexion, sandy; body well
nourished.
Wounds: Wound from bullet one
inch back of outer corner OF right eye,
nearly * inch in diameter; another
similar wound about = inch in front
of the top Of the right ear; both bull
lets causing these wounds ranged up
ward and backward, through the brain,
and emerged, one at a point a inch
behind and 2 inches below a line drawn
fl om the top of the head TO the top
o. the left ear; second wound about 2
inches below and ia-ineh back OF the
other wound.
The bones of the skull were badly
shattered into many pieces and the
brain substance badly disorganized
Third, entrance wound in right fore
arm about y inches below the tip Of
the olecranon process, or tip of the ell
bow; this bullet passed from the arm
on the inner surface at the bend Of the
elbow; this wound was about two inch
es long and l2-lneh across, the longest
diameter being parallel with the arm.
The bullet from this wound then en-
tered the right chest about IL inches
directly below the nipple and ranged
diagonally upward and backward and
emerged on the left side of the neck,
ut a point about midway between the
base of the neck and the top of the
LETT shoulder, being about / A.. inches
to the front. This bullet in its course
passed through the right elbow, right
chest wall, upper lobe Of right lung
upper part of upper lobe of left lung
passing out at base of neck on the left
side.
Either wound in the head was al
most instantly fatal. The wound
through both sides of the chest would
in all probability have also produced
death. the cause of death was the gun
shot, wounds described, producing shock
and destruction of the vital centers il
the brain.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1915-07-06
JAIL SENTENCE FOR
RENO MAN SUSPENDED

Adrian G. Wheeler, better known as
Big Bill, was sentenced by District
Judge Moran at Reno to pay fine Of
$1,000 or serve a term of 1000 DAYS IN
the county Jail Immediately after
passing sentence the court issued an
order suspending and staying the sen
tence during the good behavior of the
prisoner.
Wheeler, several weeks ago, in a
fight with an Indian, cut the mahala :
throat from ear to ear, and was con
victed on charge Of assault with ia
tent to do bodily harm, the original
charge being assault with intent to kill
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1915-07-06
LARGE ATTENDANCE AT
FUNERAL MRS. W. II. MINOR

The remains Of Mrs. w. Fl. Minor,
who passed away at Livermore, Cali
fornia, a week ago this morning, ar
rived .hn Winnemucca last Thursday
afternoon. accompanied by Judge w.
IT, Minor, T. w Minor, Mr.. and Mrs.
F. r. Sprague, Mrs. Robert Wilkinson,
and Mrs. Arlington Charter.
The funeral was held from the Meth
odist church Friday afternoon, and
was largely attended, there being many
present from MeDermitt and northern
county points. The floral offerings were
many and beautiful, including a large
casket wreath from Winnemucca Lodge
No. 10, F. & A. NJ
An eloquent address was made by
Rev. r. H. Willis, who chose for his
text a verse from Job, which reads
- And her sons shall rise up and call
her blessed; and her husband also
shall praise her,
Appropriate music was rendered by a
choir, composed Of Mrs Edna Brown
ing. Mrs F. b. Roberts. G. E. Robins
Rev. r. II. Willis, with Mrs. Wilson as
organist.
At the conclusion of the services, the
procession was formed, made up of 3
long line Of autos, and the remains
were escorted to the cemetery, with
the following pallbearers: NJ. Reinhart
e. p. Hoskins, George Wood. Grant
Gunnell, Charles Nofsinger, and t. A
Brandon. Short services were held al
the grave, the choir again singing.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1915-07-06
Winnemncca Z. Golconda l4

Yesterday the Winnemucea team play
ed game with the Goleonda team on
the latter s grounds, being the closing
feature Of the three-day celebration at
that place.
The score was kept in a cipher code
which is not yet translated for us. One
thing about it is clear, however, and
that is, Golconda tackled our fellows
on to the tail of their kite by 2 to l
arrangement-th final score being Il
to in favor of the hot springs fell
lows Whether the Winnemucea boys
had too many hot baths or foo few is
not stated that ism t the point.
The query now, all the way from here
to Reno. is, FWhere are we at, any
way9"
Lovelock beats Reno to A. Winnie
mucca beats Lovelock 10 to 3. Goleon-
ia beats Winnemueca IA to Z.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1915-07-06
EXPOSITION COMMISSIONER
VISITS WINNEMUCCA

Fred R. Reed, commissioner special
days at the Panama. Pacific Exposition,
was in Winnemucca yesterday. Mr..
Reed had been at Reno and Carson for
several days in the interest of Nevada
Day at the Exposition, and did not
wish to leave the state without paying
a visit to Winnemueea. Before leaving
for San Francisco last evening, Com
missioner Reed left quantity of high
class Exposition literature on the FL
dorado hotel desk for the benefit of the
public
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1915-07-06
LOCAL WEATHER REPORT

Following is the report of the local
Weather Bureau for the "a hours end
ing at a. m today:
Highest temperature yesterday, 81
Lowest this morning, So.
Mean temperature yesterday, 60
Normal temperature yesterday, 20.
Prevailing wind direction, SW.
Weather forecast for Winnemueea
and vicinity: Fair tonight; Wednesday
fair and warmer.
RAY L. FISHER,
Official in Charge
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1915-07-06
LOCAL CHARACTER
FOUND MURDERED

The dead body of W. ii. G. lied ,
Forouer was found lying in pool OF
blood on the second floor Of his barn,
situated on East Second street at the
town limits, yesterday afternoon at
4:10 O'Clock, by Grant Taylor. Mrs
Forauer had not seen her husband since
the previous evening and, becoming
alarmed, asked Mr.. Taylor, who drives
the Eldorado taxieab, to look him up.
Sheriff Lamb was notified, and he
guarded the remains until Coroner
Dunn arrived on the scene, shortly af-
ter six O'Clock last evening, with the
following jury; Leon NJ Pascal, A. w.
Stowe, DR.. H. G. Wheeler, w. J. Mer-
chant w. w. Richardson, $. II. Vol
taire, and c. w Choate.
After the body had been viewed by
the jury. il was turned over to Under
taken Carlson. A search revealed the
fact that robbery was not the motive
of the crime, as nothing on the person
had been taken. The coroner's jury
met again this morning and adjourned
until tomorrow morning at 10 O'Clock,
when it is hoped more evidence will be
forthcoming
From the position of the body il is
thought that the first shot was fred
from behind a pile of ties, inside and
at the right of the entrance, and that
Forquer, who was feeding his rabbits on
the second floor, saw the assassin and
threw up his right arm to protect him
self, receiving the bullet in that mem
ber, il passing through his breast and
both lungs, as shown by the aecompa-
nying report of the physicians who held
the autopsy. This shot evidently felled
Forquer, and then the murderer went
upstairs and fred two shots into the
head of the PROSTATE man, both bull
lets passing clear through the floor.
Several empty shells were found be-
hind the pile of ties and two on the
stairway leading to the second floor. A
bullet was also imbedded in a plank
at point about where Forquer's head
should have been when standing. All
were made for 32-40 gun and were
steel iaeketed.
Forquer was last seen alive at about
ten o'clock yesterday morning in the
postoffiee by aequaintanees who talk.
ed with him. II is thought probable
that the shooting occurred at some time
between that hour and one O'Clock.
J. b. (s Rawhide Jack'') Davis was
picion OF knowing something about the
affair. The only evidence against him,
so far as known. is that few days ago
he purchased cartridges similar ia
those used in the shooting, at a local
hardware store, and denied having pur
chased them.
There are several more people under
surveillance by the officers and there
ar liable to be further dvlopmnts al
any time.
Forquer came to Winnemucca about
FIVE years ago and opened the Combina
tion saloon and dance hall in the
redight' district, and at the time
of his death was conducting a saloon
on the same premises He is said "a
have been of a rather quarrelsome dis
position and had incurred the enmity
of many men and some women who fre
quented his place. Among the business
men of the town, however, he bore o
good reputation for paying his debts
and attending TO his own business.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1915-07-06
NORTH CAROLINA MAN
SUES FOR ANNULMENT

George Oliver Robertson OF North
Carolina, who figured in the Reno
courts several weeks ago, on charge
OF wife abandonment, preferred by his
wife, and who escaped deportation to
his home state through habeas corpus
proceedings, has started action for an
nulment. In his complaint he alleges
he was forced to marry because of
threats against the lives of his parents
and himself. He is 10 years old
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1915-07-06
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
IN SESSION TODAY

The board of county commissioners
met today, with Chairman Byrnes, Com
missioners Cooper and Hoskins in at
tendance. Aside from allowing bills,
practically the only business transact
ed was the consideration of the bids
for county printing. All were rejected.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1915-07-06
YOUR DOCTOR FIGHTs

Fights disease with medicine. If the
medicine is not right he cannot con
quer the disease. If the druggist does
his duty the medicine will be right and
your doctor will have an excellent
chance of winning the victory You
can help your doctor by having pre-
scriptions filed here.
EAGLE DRUG co,
The Reliable Prescription Druggists.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1915-07-06
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC

Notice is hereby given the public
that on and after this date win not
be responsible for any debts contract
Ell by my wife.
A. c. BROWN.
Winnemucca, Nevada, June "a, 1915.
--advttf.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1915-07-06
WINNEMUCCA TEAM
wins z, LOSES |

In the baseall tournament at Love
lock Saturday and Sunday the Winnie
mucca team took first place, winning
over both Fallon and Loveloek.
The Fallon lineup on Saturday car
ried number Of substitutes, some CT
their best players being unable to take
their places. Wood and Schottsehleiker
pitched. and neither was even fairly
effective. the Winnemueca batters lin
ing 'em out at their pleasure and run
ming bases until they tired themselves
out.
The game was called in the seventh
inning with the score standing II to O.
Sehorr pitched for Winnemucea and
allowed but three clean hits, while ne
and his teammates pounded ont p safe
ties, several Of them being doubles
ard two triples.
Wood struck out 4; Schorr 7.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1915-07-06
Helfrich stin IN the Came

A rumor was being circulated here
Saturday, supposedly originating with
an Elko man going through, that Chas.
Helfrieh was dead as a result of his
accident a week ago last Sunday. Sat
urday's Elko Free Press says:
"Chas. Helfrich is again at work
and says that he viii play at Battle
Mountain tomorrow, and that he feels
as good as new
At any rate they haven t got Charlie
buried vet.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1915-07-06

It IS a telling commentary on a
man when he begins 10 figure his
money in liquid measure.-Ph -Philadel.
phia Inquirer.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1915-07-06
DYE From Usage Orange Wood.

Usage orange wood is a source OF
dye and can be used to supplement
the imported fustic wood as a perma-
nent yellow for textiles.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1915-07-06

DON'T MIND THE HOT WEATHER
When YOU need anything in drug
store goods; simply phone 4s3 and save
Yourself the hot, tiresome trip. All
orders-no matter how small--deliv
cred promptly
EAGLE DRUG Co,
Cut Rate Druggists.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1915-07-06
RETURNS FROM SHORT
VISIT TO BURNS, OREGON

c. b. Smith, manager of the Nixon
opera house. returned Friday morning
from 10 days visit to Burns, Oregon.
He made the trip by auto, going the
247 miles each way in less than a day
and a half. Mr.. Smith reports the roads
in good condition, especially from De-
mic to Burns, where they are not cut
up by the heavy freight teams.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1915-07-06
Winnemncca 11. Lovelocr 8.

Sundays game between Lovelock
and Winnemucca was more like base
ball. though the Loveloekers did not
play up to form. Killilay famed II,
Lowry 3.
Kiililay and O'Brien led in batting,
each making four hits in FIVE times up.
Stadella. Erskine, Giroux and Hunley
are credited with three hits each.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1915-07-06
card of Thanks

To those friends and neighbors who
50 kindly assisted us with their ready
hands and sympathy in our recent be
reavement, oecasioned by the loss of
our dear wife and mother, we wish to
express our heartfelt thanks.
w. II. MINOR,
Mr.. and Mrs. J. d. Minor,
Mr.. and Mrs. T. F. Minor,
Mr.. and Mrs. l. w. Minor,
Mr.. and Mrs. F. R. Sprague,
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Wilkinson,
Mrs. Arlington Charter
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1915-07-06
Report of the Condition Of the
WINNEMUCCA STATE BANK &
TRIICT co

ct Winnemucca, in the State of Neva-
da, in response to the Call of the State
Bank Examiner for a report of Con
dition at the close of business ending
on the 23rd day of June, 1915:
RESOURCES
Loans and Discounts . 1908 ,334.67
verdrafts-unsecured 9O9.75
Bonds, Stocks Securities, etc. 11,44992
Lot; Banking
House ..... $24,00155
Furniture; Fix
lures ...... 8,770.03 32,771.58
Due from Banks and Bankers 32,045.16
Checks and other Cash items 114.o3
Cash on hand, viz:
Gold Coin .. $8,390.0c
Silver Coin ... I,522.47
Currency -. 5s4.00 10,496.47
Other Resources -. .. 26,666.46
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1915-07-06

LIABILITIES
Capital Stock Paid In -. $1O0, 100000
Due to banks, bankers and
Trust Companies ..~.. 100000
Individual Deposits sub
ject to Check SOC, ,53308
Time Certificates
of deposit. 21,516.55
Savings deposits 29,014.23
Certified checks 2s4.s2
Cashier s checks
outstanding s25.e2 lat ,674.so
Bills payable, including GER
tificates of deposit, repre-
senting money borrowed 100000
Liabilities other than those
above stated -. -. -. 27,114.C4
Total $317, 1854
State of Nevada,
County of Humboldt, ss
/. III. w. Duncan, Cashier of the
above-named Bank, do solemnly swear
that the above statement is true to the
best of my knowledge and belief
H. w. DUNCAN,
Cashier
Ccrrect-Attest:
MOSES REINHART,
EDWARD REINHART,
Directors.
Subscribed and sworn to before me
this sixth day of July, 1915.
J. A. LIPMAN,
Notary Public.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1915-07-06
The Road Houses

While travel is not what it used to
tory business. At Platora, Mrs. Scott
was being kept busy with her multi
farious duties as hostess, postmistress
and telephone operator. At Andorno,
Virgil Pasquale was painting, papering
aud otherwise embellishing his popu-
lar station. At Paradise Hill, Mrs
Abel was hustling about, making her
guests comfortable and serving those
excellent meals for which her station
has long been popular.
The Detroit times., 1915-04-14
NEEDY WOMAN
FINDS FRIENDN
JUDGE MARSCHNER

why didn't you pay your rsnff'
asked Justice Of the Peace Marsoh-
ner. Tuesday moning. Of MrS wlaA-
islaus TomcIek. sued for SIS. back
rent. by her former landlord. John
Fensen.
"But lived there only three days
OF the month And then ! had -
move out" spoke the woman
why did you move outf"
Il had 10. !. ! had no money. An
got was from the poor commission
and that was not enough"
Fensen's lawyer claimed his client
was entitled TO the fun months rent
II don't think So" interposed the
Judge. This woman got three dol
lars q week from the poor commis-
sion. A landlord ought 70 be 90 con-
siderate as our poor commission, and
help needy ones" g.
Mrs. Tomcsek was not required -
pay the SIS.
The Detroit times., 1915-04-14
CHICAGO EXPERT
WILL DISCUSS
HOUSING, HERE

Charles b. ball. OF Chicago. VIII
give free illustrated lecture on
Homes OF today and citizens Of to-
morrow" Thursday evening. In the
Museum OF Art. under the auspices
OF the Detroit Public Health league.
His stereopticon slides viii show De-
troit conditions as well as those IA
other cities. Mr.. Ball Is an enthusf
astic, expert city offscial. widely
known as an authority on sanitary
subjects. His knowledge OF living
conditions In the crowded large city
centers is intimate. He served the
city OF washington for 10 years.
was prominent in the establishment
OF the New York tenement house d.
partment, and for the last 10 years
has been chief sanitary inspector Of
the department OF health. Chicago.
The Detroit times., 1915-04-14
PROPOSES TO ADD
THREE MEN TO
SCHOOL BOARD

Assistant Corporation Counsel At
kInson has drafted an amendment to
the school board act to provide for
the election OF school inspectors In
the newly created wards. The amend.
ment will allow the mayor to ap-
point inspectors In the Eighteenth,
Nineteenth and Twenty-hrst wards.
the Seventeenth and Twentieth be-
ing represented by inspectors duly
elected. The inspectors appointed
by the mayor will hold ONCE until
the next school election. There Is
an Immediate effect clause attached
to the amendment.
Noble Ashley win father the
amendment In the Legislature.
Another bill for proposed lesisla-
tlon. drafted in the once OF the cor.
poration counsel. provides for a pub
lie law library In Detroit. to be main
tanned at the expense Of litigants.
The bill would add one dollar to
the cost OF instituting suits In the
circuit court, the extra revenue go
ing TO the Law library fund. There Ia
no public Law library In the city at
the present time.
The Detroit times., 1915-04-14
ONLY TWO TALK
TO ESTIMATORS

Citizens OF Detroit evidently do
not believe IN giving advice TO the
Board OF Estimates. for there were
only two present In the boards
open meeting. Monday evening. One
was real estate dealer from the
Twenty.hrst ward, Interested in q
subdivision near one OF the pro
posed school sites. The other was
a representative OF the home and
school gardening committee OF the
TEent!eth Century club.
The board adopted q partial re-
port o; the committee on streets. to
ALLOW the department OF public
works 10 proceed with It's work The
items passed include the widening
OF Adsmsave. from Woodward ave.
to. Park-blvd and the repaving OF
Adamsave. from witherell TO Hast
ings-sts.
The Detroit times., 1915-04-14
r. ]. DOHERTY
STILL MISSING

James Sinselyn. who furnished the
bond for $1,000 on which Robert J.
Doherty was given his liberty. pend
Ing sentence on the charge OF &C
cepting a s25 bride from Christian
Schmidt. produce dealer, reported 70
Judge Phelan. Tuesday. that the for
mer food inspector had disappeared
completely. and efforts 10 locate him
had so far proven futile.
Mr.. Singelyn was given an extern
sion OF time TO produce the man In
court. before the bond is formally
forfeited.
Andrew J. Rake. who appeared on
Monday for sentence. as ordered. ID
still held In the county Jail. and
Judge Phelan declared that he will
not be sentenced Immediately. a.
he wishes to sentence both men To
gether.
Doherty left his wife with two
small children when he disappeared.
Mrs. Doherty 10 In III health.
The Detroit times., 1915-04-14
ON HIGH
SEAS CHARGED TO
CLEVELAND MAN

Archie Mcmillan. a marine ensin.
eer from Cleveland. ~ years old.
was arrested on the Cleveland boat
on her way to Detroit. early Tues
day morning, and IN held by the
police on the charge of assault on
the high seas. He will DO turned
over 20 the federal court.
Mcmillan, who Is said TO have
been under the influence of LIQUOR.
was kissing a l4-year-old girl who
sat In one OF the steamer chairs IN
the cabin. beside her mother. who
was asleep.
When the girls mother awoks she
promptly awakened her husband.
and Mcmillan was seized and turn
ed over to the special officer on the
boat.
When the boat arrived IN ID.
troit. Mcmillan was handed over "a
Patrolman Fred Grogg. who toos
him to the central station.
The Detroit times., 1915-04-14
MRS. BECKER'S
SON is GUILTY
OF CONTEMPT

Otto Felske. SON Of Mrs. Caroline
4. Becker. whose action In approach.
Ing one Of the Jurors and begging
clemency for his mother. halted the
Becker homicide case, was found
guilty OF contempt OF court, Tues
day. but Judge Connolly suspended
sentence.
Former Probate Judge Stewart
Hanley. acting as amicus curiae,
recommended lenience for Felske.
The young man said that he didn't
know that he was doing anything
wrong when he asked the juror 10
be as easy a. he could on Mrs.
Becker. because she was his mother
Mrs. Becker refused to see a
Times reporter. In her cell In the
county jail. Tuesday.
"She will not see anyone" said
the matron. she In not Ill, but
seems TO be In real good health
She hasn't missed eating a good
hearty meal since she was con
yicted."