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Askov American., 1915-09-02
HANS SORENSEN DIED AT
HOSPITAL s

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The community was shocked |
Sunday morning to hear that
Hans Sorensen had passed away |
at the Northwestern hospital in
Minneapolis the evening before,
Saturday, April 18th. The cause
/ Of his death was an liberated
stomach.
Mr.. Sorensen had not been
feeling we'll for some time but
worked right along until about
two or three weeks before going
to the hospital when he was
struck in the stomach by a road
scraper, while doing road work.
The force of the blow caused
severe pains. While it was not
this that caused his death it
added materially. The operation
at the hospital was successfully
performed and it was thought
that the patient was on the road
to recovery. He had been at the
hospital IL days and hospital
attendants said that he was read
a book just five minutes before
he died. ..
Hans Christian Sorensen was
born in Denmark July 20, 1873,
and was at the time of his death
AZ years and 80 days old. He
came to this country together
with his parents in 1879 and
settled in Platte county, Nebr.
Here he remained until 1908
when together with his folks and
other relatives he moved to
Askov. Mr.. Sorensen has always
been a farmer, operating a
threshing outfit and a portable
saw mill as a side line.
Deceased leaves to morn his
untimely death an aged mother,
Mrs. Meta Margrethe Sorensen,
the father having passed to the
Great Beyond about six years ago,
three brothers-Chr. and Jeppe
who reside in this community and
Jens of St. Edwards, Nebr.,
four sisters-Mrs. Eske Petersen,
Brayton, Nebr., Mrs. N. C. Peter
sen, st. Edwards, Nebr., Mrs.
N. M. Nielsen, Lindsay, Nebr.,
and Mrs. Peter johnson, St. Ed
wards, Nebr., who was with de-
ceased at the hospital a few days.
Chr. Sorensen, brother of de-
ceased, was in Minneapolis Sun
day and had the corpse shipped
up here arriving on the noon
train Monday. Funeral services
were held from the home and at
the church yesterday afternoon
and interment was made in the
local cemetery.
The American joins with the
community in extending sympa-
thy to the bereaved ones.
Askov American., 1915-09-02
THE. PUBLIC SCHOOL

School opened September 1st
after four long months of vaca-
ton, one fourth Of a year. Indi-
cations point to a heavier enroll
ment than in the earlier history
of the school; last year the total
enrolment reached 16l. No
doubt this is the last year the old
building will be able to accommo-
date the rapidly increasing
number of children, necessitating
an addition for next year. Be-
ginning pupils should start now
as no class will be arranged after
Nov. / and absolutely no time
can be given new beginners in
the spring.
The parochial school also be-
gan Sept. |, under the direction
| of Miss Christensen and con-
tinues four months closing Dec.
| 81. The first two months will be
for the smaller children up to
and including fourth grade. The
last two months beginning Oct.
n will be for the larger ones.
All children between the ages
of s and 16, except if the eighth
grade has been completed, are
by law compelled to attend school
| the entire eight months unless
excused by the board. Parents
having children of compulsory
attendance age and being unable
to allow them to attend from the
beginning of the term should
secure excuse from the school
board In order to avoid later en-
barrassment.
Three teachers will be in
charge Of the public school the
first four months. Miss Emma
Jakobsen will conduct the
primary room. She has had one
years training at Mankato Nor
NAL and three summer sessions
in addition to the last year spent
at Grand View College, Des
Moines where she pursued the
teachers course. Miss Jakobsen
has had three years experience
in the public schools of Mime
sofa and holds a second grade
certificate. Miss Dora Rasmus-
sen will have charge of the fifth
and sixth grades her training
was gotten at Fremont Normal,
Fremont, Nebr., one year, Grand
View College one half year and
two summer schools at Shenan-
doah Normal, Shenandoah, Iowa,
from which institution she holds
a diploma. For eight years Miss
Rasmussen has welded the rod,
four in Askov, one in Nebraska,
two in South Dakota, and one in
Iowa, and at present holds a first
grade certificate. The remainder
of the school activities will be
looked after by +. Clarey Nielsen.
Mr.. Nielsen is a graduate from
Peru Normal, Nebr., during the
past two summers has attended
Minnesota University, and has
had one and one-half year in
rural and academy work and
four years experience in high
schools before coming to Askov
in June 1914.
| Four wagons will convey the
children living beyond the two
mile limit. Any complaint OF
dissatisfaction with respect te
the wagon or the conduct of the
children while enroute should be
made Immediately after by the
parents or guardians to the schoo
board or Principal Nielsen.
| Contributed.
Askov American., 1915-09-02

| write accident and life in
surance with a good company
the North American Life and
Casualty Co., of Minneapolis.
See me if you want insurance. --
II. Petersen, at the American
Office.
Askov American., 1915-09-02
AUCTION

As we will soon leave Askov
we will sell at public auction on
our place in Askov on Monday,
Sept. 9th. sale to commence at
$50, the following:
will sell my house and lot on
Main Street at this sale providing
the bid is satisfactory. Grade
Stallion Dave, No. 5l45, on sale.
l set single harness; road cart:
some working tools: wood and
coal; furniture, and in short
everything belonging to a house
hold.
Terms of Sale: Sums under $40
cash. On sums over $40 one
years time will be given ON bank
able papers bearing interest at 8
per cent. 2 per cent off for cash.
l.. C. Larsen, owner.
A. ]. Hall. Auctioneer.
First State Bank of Askov. Clerk.
Askov American., 1915-09-02
Published Every Thursday at Askov
Minnesota.
Subscription Price, s1.O0 Per Year

Entered IN second -class matter September II
1914 Mt the postoffice at Askov. Minnesota, undei
the act OF March 3. 1879
Askov American., 1915-09-02

up-to-date job printing at the
American Office.
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1915-07-23
DR.. Southworth
AXE Auto Trip

Saturday evening DR.. s. Southworth
accompanied by his son, Arvin, ar
rived from Tonopah, and after a short
visit with friends in this Valley, con-
tinued to San Francisco From that
point they will go TO Los Angeles and
back to Tonopah over the southern
route. They were travelling by auto
DR.. Southworth is practicing his
profession at Tonopah. while Arvin
is also engaged in business at that
place, being in the cigar and tobac-
co business. His firm conducts two
stores at Tonopah and one at Man
haitian. They report that the south
ern camp is the best town in the state
and that the mines there are prodnc-
ing a steady stream of silver and
gold bullion.
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1915-07-23
WORK STARTS
ON COURT HOUSE
Will Cost $25,000 and
Will BE Beautiful in Design
-Minden the County Seat
Town After Jan. |.

The contractors, Friedhoff and
Hofell, broke ground this week for
the new $25, 900 court house to be
erected at Minden and within a short
time will have a big crew of mechan-
les at work on the structure. The
new building will not be the largest
court house in Nevada because Doug
las county does not require a $10O. 900
building but from point of design
viii be one of the most beautiful
county buildings in the state and will
reflect great credit to the people of
this community.
According to the law passed by the
last legislature. the county seat is to
be moved from Genoa to Mnden on
January |, 1916 and the new building
is to be completed by that time.
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1915-07-23
Finantial Condition
of this State

The following figures furnished by
State Controller George Cole regard
ing the finances of the state are worth
reading and preserving;
The state holds in trust for its
educational funds the bonds of var
ious states and counties, all Sood
and drawing interest for the benefit OF
such funds, to the amount OF TN
cluding interest to January /, 1870
S2A25.252.
OF this S6S0,000 is from the state
itself, and we therefore have bal
ance in our favor of S1,746,252.2o.
We may add to this amount con-
tracts on state school lands (reports
of surveyor general and state lahd
register 1910 to the extent of Sl,.62
961.47, which drew interest of $685.
l7S for 1914.
These figures show assets ne re
sources as follows:
Bonds and accrued interest, 81
426.20.
School lands, contracted. s11o2 :
961.47.
Property owned and used by the
State, $1,911, ,o4675.
Total S5.4lO. .26o.42.
Less states Indebtedness, $3.50
10000
Balance over State debt, 4,.6o,-
260.42
Assessed value of all taxable prop
erty in the State for 1914 was Sl35,-
42S,275 and for 19l5-estimated-
sl52,OO0,OOO.
For the sake of discussion, we may
assume that the present population
of Nevada is 100000 This figure
gives MS per capita assessed valn-
alton of $l,345, a per capita of state
property of $5440. and a per capita
debt of $3.50, and while our totals
may not be large compared with 9TH
er states, owing to our small popnla-
tion, our per capita items will conn
pare very fayorably with our more
fortunate and favored neighbors.
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1915-07-23
Will Build
New Structure
On Main Street

VIM. Starke has made arrangements
to erect new store building on Main
street and already has a crew of men
at work making cement brick for the
new building. The structure will be
1Sx25 with an Is foot frontage on
Main street. According to the plans
the new structure will have one of
the most attractive busines fronts
yet erected in this town.
The new building will stand next to
the Germania hotel which is also
owned by Mr.. Starke. When the
building is completed Paul Chasni-
san of Reno will occupy it with a
cigar factory which he proposes to
establish in Gardnervile.
j. l.. Hoffman, has contracted to
erect the building and when the job
is completed he will move his cement
brick plant to San Fracisco where it
is to be used in making brick for
to be erected by Knierr
Allan & Pyle, wholesale butchers of
that place.
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1915-07-23
Well Known
Couple Married
At Reno

At Reno Wednesday evening Miss
Anna Klotz of Genoa became the
bride of John Heimsoth of Fredericks-
burg, Rev. Brewster Adams offieiat-
ing. They took the first train to San
Francisco. where they will visit the
Exposition, after which they will go
to Oregon where they will probably
locate.
This wedding comes as a complete
surprise TO their many friends as
they had guarded their secret well
very few knew of their engagement.
The bride is the daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Fred Klotz of Genoa and is
held in the highest esteem by wide
circle of friends in this county.
The groom is one of the best known
residents of Alpine county, being
Justice of the Peace of that place
Though his active and earnest work
in the Odd Fellows lodge at this
place he has been thrown into close
with the people of this
place and has made many warm
friends. Like his bride. he is held in
the highest esteem by the people Of
and Alpine counties.
This paper joins with their many
friends in extending congratulations.
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1915-07-23
III DGE GOODWIN ON
NEVADA FARMING

Judge Goodwin always has good
word to say of Nevada. lie knew
the state when ii was only a mining
camp. His recent visit to the scenes
OF his youth OF the Comstock was
productive of the following tribute
to Nevada farming, published in
.Goodwin's Weekly at Salt Lake:
Nevada is fast becoming a good
deal of an agricultural state. That
row of valleys at the foot of the ST.
erras-Truckee, Steamboat, Pleasant
Eagle and Carson Valleys-are fine as
salt Lake valley from Ogden to Provo
Humboldt valley is fast becoming
garden and north and south of the
Humboldt valley are a dozen great
valleys, enough to make the ordinary
eastern state, which are splendid in
productions. Then in the south, the
people believe they will eventually
intercept all the water that sink in
the northern portion of the state and
the results at Moapa give strength
to thee lain. At Moapa the belief is
that the White river which sinks in
White Pine county has been intersep-
ted on its subway journey to the Colo
RADIO Then there are thousands and
tens of thousands of acres of finest
kind of lands in Nevada that are up
derlayed at no great depth with water
which can be easily pumped and the
modern pump for farm and garden
use is cheaper than windmill.
The products of the soil of Nevada
cannot be excelled The claim is
made that their sugar lands yield
from twelve to fifteen tons per acre,
that Nevada butter commands a prem
ium in San Francisco and that no.
where around this big world can bet
ter celery be raised than in Nevada.
Nevada has been a marvellous min
ing state for five and fifty years and
the people are sanguine that the state
is soon to be as famous for farm
ing as a mining state.
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1915-07-23
WILL ASK FOR
LOWER RATE
Taxpayers Hope to Have Asses.
sed Valuation on Farm Lands
In Douglas County Re-
duced to Fair Amount

When the Board of County Com
missioners meet next Monday as a
County Board of Equalization. they
will hear many objections regarding
the assessment rates as imposed np-
on the taxpayers of this county by
the Nevada State Tax Commission.
That the present assessment rates on
farm land In Douglas County is con-
sidered too high, seems the opinion of
every farmer with whom we have in
terviewed on the subject and that
some of the heavy land owners have
organized to to work for a more equal
rate is well known, since they paid
their taxes under protest last fall
and since that time have been work
ing for fairer adjustment of rates
In this county.
The county board of equalization
will be presented with facts and
figures and If necessary the entire
matter will be taken To the state
board of equalization which meets at
Carson next month.
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1915-07-23
THIS FORD HAS As MANY
LIVES As 4 BLACK CAT

CT the Ford ear which recently fell
through bridge and for which the
county commissioners paid the own
er something like FIVE hundred dol
lars and let him keep the supposed
wreck the Independent has the fol-
lowing To say:
Jonn Riordar and his part
brought n the wrecked Ford ear
from Mitchell creek last night They
took ropes and block and tackle from
town and then hitched on Wm. Bal
lineef Is caa and hftcd II out from the
creek. where 1t has been reposing
Since Saturday night The Ford when,
cranked. started Off as though moth
ins had happened and came To town
ca it, own power. The ear is pretty
badly smashed and Riordan SAYS il
win take 5000 To make repairs"
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1915-07-23
TO DEVELOP STATES SUPPLY
OF WATER If POSSIBi L

Governor Boyle. State Treasurer
Ed Maley, Secretary of State George
Brodigan and Superintendent Dudley
Of tne capitol building made n trip to
the state reservoir to look into the
matter of providing AN increased sup
ply of water for the state.At the pres
ent time the state is purchasing hve
inches of water from the Virginia
and Gold Hill Water company. and the
board is of the opinion thai by de-
veloping thes prings, by means of
tunnels and drifts that an ample sup
ply may be secured. The matter will
be further investigated and no doubt
the work ordered done.-Appeal.
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1915-07-23
Stock Purchased
For Indians

FOar hundred head of two-year-oid
hoifcrs have Just been delivered TO
the superintendent of the Walker
River Indian reservation to be cont
munity property OF the 100 Indians
OF this reservation until such time as
IL is deemed expedient To divide them
the heads OF families. These
heifers are not full bloods, but
Hereford stock predominates. Fifty
registered bulls will arrive soon.
It has been customary for the In
dams to lease the grazing privilege
oi the reservation The farms OF
these Indians are largely planted TO
and the Piute tribesmen are
becoming good farmers. About ono
mile of irrigation canal was COLI
srtucted this spring. bringing many
more allotments into touch with the
water system Preliminary surveys
have been made for a storage reser-
yoir about five miles long and aver
aging about quarter of a mile vide
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1915-07-23
Ernest Rabe
Takes Bride
At Carson

Tuesday at about IL o'clock Ernest
Rabe and Mrs. Martha Lynch were
united N marriage. the services be-
ing performed by Justice of the
Peace King at his recidence.
The bride is the daughter of Rob
ert Schulz who owns ranch south of
Carson City, and is we'll known
throughout the county
Ernest Rabe is the well known
butcher IN the emyloy of the Stone
market.
Immediately after the ceremony
thee ouple left by auto for trip
over the hill to the coast, and after
short honeymoon will return and
make Carson City their home where
they will be at home to their numer-
ous friends.-News.
Ernest Rabe was born and raised
In Carson Valley and is well known
in this section.
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1915-07-23
CITIZENS FORM
ORGANIZATION
Douglas County Development
Association Name of New
Organization. Mem
bership Growing

Friday evening a mass meeting was
held at this place for the purpose of
organizing a commercial club, re-
sulting in an enthusiastic gathering
of business men and farmers, who
after discussing the proposition orga-
nized was is to be known at the Doug
las County Development Association.
Chas. w. Brown acted as temporary
chairman and A. A. Smith temporary
secretary. Mr. Brown stated the
purpose of the meeting and general
discussion followed. George A. Mon
trose was called on for suggestions
and taking the floor he made a clean
cut speech and outlined what was be-
ing accomplished in other communi-
ties through organization. When he
had finished E. Christensen introdca-
ed the following resolution:
Resolved that an organization og
the citizens of Douglas county be
formed to advance the general vel
fare of the county and that the said
organization be known as and called
the Douglas County Development
Association. That the membership
be opened to the citizens of Douglas
county and that all are hereby invited
to become active members"
The resolution was adopted b. a
unanimous vote and the Chairman
then called for election of officers
Chas. W. Brown was elected presi-
dent, s. A. Imelli, Vice President
B. Selkirk, seoretary-treasnrer. An
An election of board of directors
and the following citizens were sell
ected: A. Jensen, f. G. Springmeyer.
Leo. Springmeyer, F. Cook Fred
Heise and II. F. Dangberg.
George A. Montrose, H. A. " Todd
and Chris Nielsen We're appointed on
a committee of rules and regulations.
c. Neddenreip, F. Howard, 5. A.
Imelli. Mrs Chris Nielsen and Mrs.
J. n. Anderson were appointed on
committee.
The new organization starts off
with membership of thirty with
promise of a rapid increase of mem
bership.
The organization of Douglas
County Development Association is
a step in the right direction and the
new organization has wide field of
work before it, which with active
interest of all members, is sure to re-
suit in much good for this county.
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1915-07-23
CLAIMED MARKED CARDS
MADE WINNING EASY

A somewhat unusual case was
heard in Eureka last week, when ar
ming of money in poker game by
means of marked cards. The deck
was exhibited but the court could
find no distinguishing marks and the
defendant was discharged During
the trial some excitement was caus-
ed by the defendant diving through
an open window, but he did not es-
cape as there was high stone fence
surrounding the yard.
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1915-07-23
METHODIST CHURCH NOTES
Friday. July %

Rev. Hornaday will hold preaching
services in Minden this evening.
Everybody cordially invited.
On July 18th Sunday School at
both Gardneryille and Minden at
10 a. IN.
Christian Endeavor meeting in
at p. m. Topic: What
has done for the world
Matt. 49, 31-33. Led by Mr.. Ratcliff
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1915-07-23
Thousands of Tourists

over 1000 tourists from the East
have passed through Reno the past
two weeks by auto on the way to the
exposition. 1t is estimated that over
1000 auto parties are now on their
way from the east.
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1915-07-23
SPECIAL TRAIN SERVICE
70. RENO RACING MEET

Besinnins Saturday. July nth, and
each Saturday thereafter during the
racing meet al Reno, The Virginia q
fruckee company will run a apeejal
train from Minden to Reno .rrair
viii leave Minden at m. and leave
Reno At $40 p m. Round trip tick
ets viii be old or 81. GOOD only Tor
date OF sale
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1915-07-23
NOTICE TO WATER USERS

Notice is hereby given to those
who secure water from Cottonwood
Slough, that Wednesday,, July 2Sth
has been set as day for making re-
pairs to the diversion dam. Men with
scraper teams and gravel wagons are
required for the work.
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1915-07-23
Stag Dinner

Fred Beck of Minden entertained a
of his friends at a stag din
ner last Sunday at the home of his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. II. Beck The
young man will leave shortly to take
up his studies at the university.
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1915-07-23

The married man who goes away
from home TO hunt trouble would
walk along street lined with gold
pieces and never see them.
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1915-07-23

Miss Gladys Fuchs, thcCarson girl,
who committed suicide at Berkeley
Saturday. had been ems aged To theacn
the East Fork school.
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1915-07-23

Mrs. f. Hellwinkel expects to leave
Saturday for San Francisco and after
visiting the Exposition. will go to
Santa Cruz where she will remain
with relatives for several weeks.
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1915-07-23
To Santa Cruz

Mr.. and Mrs. A, Wehrman left last
Friday for Santa Cruz, Cal. where
they will visit with relatives.
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1915-07-23

A mans own opinion of himself is
the party vote made by the party
leader just before the vote begins to
come in.
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1915-07-23

Lemons by Parcel Positive dozen
lemons postpaid to You for S100, also
fruits and rasins by parcel post Send
FOR price list. IIoag & Giffen. Fowler.
California.
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1915-07-23

A girl who gets to be an old maid
has little faith in the efficiency of
prayers.
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1915-07-23

A. Jensen is attending to business
matters at Reno this week.
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1915-07-23
$4,000

was kept by Peter j. Kyms in
small drawer in his desk. He
kept the drawer locked. He car
ried the key on a ring. This
ring was attached to chain.
The chain in turn was fastened
TO a suspender button. Never
theless the drawer was broken
in, and the money stolen. He
now keeps his money in Bank.
1t cost him $4,000 to learn
chain, and suspender
that Bank Book is safer than
desk, drawer, a key-ring, "A
chain and suspender button.
The money YOU deposit
with us today the thief
cannot get tomorrow.
Capital and Surplus 500, 100000
FARMERS BANK OF CARSON
VALLEY, Inc.
MlNDEN, NEVADA
Savings Department or Certificates
Hours: 8 n. m. to 3 p. m
We pay four per cent. interest In our
of Deposit)