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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-05-27
WILSON WILL CASE:
. UP'|N COURT TODAY.
Testator Saved Attorney
Fee; -Four Lawyers
Profit.

The contest of the will Of George
Wilson, q farmer who lived near
Metz, was heard before a Jury In In.
termediate court today. Several wit
nesses were examined in the attempt
to decide whether or not the will that
has been probated was or was not the
will OF the deceased. The style OF the
case Is Eva Wilson and others
against Pinkey Wilson and others.
According to the will which was pro.
bated June 4, 1914, Eva Wilson, daugh.
ter Of the dead man was the execu..
trix named and was also to receive all
Of his personal property and his farm
OF about 40 acres except that Martha
Wilson, wife Of the deceased was to
have life tenancy OF the estate. The
controversy was first started in the
chancery court; and an injunction was
granted the defendants restraining
Eva Wilson. from the administration
Of the estate. The defendants Pinkey
Wilson and several Of the other heirs
allege that the will was signed by
Wilson under protest.
The paper itself was prepared by
the attending physician DR.. G.. W.
Kennay Of Metz. He testified that he
had done this at the request Of the
the will and thus save the expense o.
an attorney. The controversy now
however has four attorneys mixed un
In It nearly a dozen witnesses who have
been summoned to testify. J. A. Mere
dith and NJ. L. Sturm represent the
plaintiff6 In the. proceedings while
French McCray and Harry Shaw ap.
peared for. the defendants It is likely
that the case will not be decided until
early next week as at a late hour this
afternoon the taking Of the evidence
was not completed :, l555f
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-05-27
Five New Socialist
Locals in County

c. F. Parsons. Socialist party or.
ganizer who had been working In this
vicinity for some time, left last night
for another part OF the state. He
will, however, return to Fairmont In
five or six weeks. While he was here
Mr.. Parsons organized six socialist To-
Gals. These locals are located at
Rivesville, Enterprise, Haywood, Man.
nington and Benton Ferry.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-05-27
3 eceiving Bids On
First National Bank

Eighty.five thousand dollars was the
highest, bid that had been received by
4 the Liquidating committee who were
again attempting to sell the First
National bank property today. This
was the bid OF G. D. Robinson. The
next highest bid was from A. s. Elem.
ing.j These two men seemed to be the
chief bidders for the n,.~
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-05-27
Must Haze Been
Male Bird and
a ReachonQry
RY Aasociated prosal

10y ABsoclaSeu ftebsl
CHICAGO, May 27.-Because II
could not be taught to say Votes
for Women" a parrot which had
been recently installed at the head
quarters Of the woman suffragists
is today back in the bird store.
It was the purpose Of the women
to carry the bird in the suffrage
parade here June Z, the day the
Republican national convention
meets. as means Of advertising
the desire Of women for the right
Of suffrage.
The parrot would say Votes"
but refused to go any further.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-05-27
Waite Guilty

NEW YORK, May 27.-The Jury in
the Waite case which retired to de.
llberate shortly after i o'clock found
verdict OF guilty in a very short
time.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-12-04
FACTS ABOUT THE
 POPULATION OF ALASKA

According to the census report of 1910, the total population of Alaska, at that time, was 64,456. This is an average of about one person to every ten square miles of territory. At the time of the cessation of the territory from Russia, in 1867, the total pop ulation was estimated at 30,000 of which two-thirds were natives. In 1880 the population was estimated at 33,426; in 1890 32,052; in 1900, 63,692, of which approximately 4S per cent were white, 46 per cent na- tives and per cent Japanese and Chinese. In 1890 the pure-blooded natives were estimated at 23,531, of whom 5000 were Haidas, Thlingets, or other natives of the coastal region, 1000 Aleuts, 3409 Athapascans and 13,100 Eskimos.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-12-04
SESSION IS OPENED
 BY SENATE IN CUBA

HAVANA, Dec. 4.-The Cuban senate opened in regular session yes terday afternoon and listened to the reading of the presidents message. A motion to meet tomorrow in ex- traordinary session to consider alleg- ed election irregularities and the handling of public funds was approv- ed. Regarding the election tangle the presidents message said:
 "The general elections have been carried out with perfect tranquility and order, the complete liberty and independence with which all were allowed to exercise their rights as electors being recognized by all con- testants, and the national and for eign press, the authorities having done no more than to assure equal guarantees to all.
 The decisions of the courts in the respective cases of the central and provisional boards assuredly will be accepted with the respect and seren- ity proper in all free people"
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-12-04
OFFICIAL RETURNS ARE
 RECEIVED FROM CHIsANA

Official returns have been received at the office of the Clerk of the Court from the Chisana precinct. Twelve votes were cast in this precinct oi which four were for Sulzer and eight for Wickersham. Following are the complete returns:
 CHISANA-Lewis 0, Sulzer 4 Wickersham 8, Cobb 2, Grigsby 6 Schofield 4, Dooley 6, Frame 0, Ger man 0, Roman 6, Cannon 3, Day 4 Hegner 2, w. J. Henry 1, w. P. Hen- ry O, Holland g, Hunter 1, Mccall lum 5, Murray o, Noon 2, Price 5, Dieringer 1, Jeter 1, Wilson 6, Wood 8, Dry 5, Wet 5, for 8-hour day 10; against o.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-12-04
Daily Weather Report
Interior Trail Conditions

Interior Trail Conditions
 Fairbanks, -37. 4 inches of snow Clear calm. Salcha, -46, 3 inches of snow Clear calm, trail fair. Flanagan and l man with dog team north at Il a. m. Brogan & Woods south at { Ia. m.
 Richardson, -36, 1 inch of snow; clear, calm, trail good.
 McCarty, 40, 2 inches of snow: clear, calm, trail good.
 Donnelly, -36, 0, cloudy, calm trail fair; Sheldon's car north.
 McCallum, -32; inches of snow; cloudy, high winds, trail fair, mail south p. m.; Sheldon north 7:45 p. m.
 Paxson, 30; 10 inches of snow; clear, calm, trail fair; south bound mail p. m.; north mail out a. m
 Hogan, 20; 6 inches of snow; clear, windy. trail fair; Blanchfield south this morning.
 
 Gulkana, 20; inches of snow; trail drifted, windy.
 Copper Center, -25; inches of snow; cloudy, calm, trail good. stage north a. m.; no passengers; Blanch- field outfit north a. m.
 Tonsina, -26; 2 inches of snow; clear. calm. trail bad: RowbOttom and Lines leave for Teikhell S:3O.
 Teikhell, 20; II inches of snow; clear, calm, trail drifted; no traffic.
 Beaver Dam, IS; IA inches of snow; clear, calm, trail fair; four mushers south p. m.
 Summit, --12; 40 inches snow; trail good north; drifted south; clear and windy.
 Wortman, -6; clear, windy, trail bad.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-12-04
IRON MONEY IS TO BE
 MADE IN THREE NATIONS

COPENHAGEN Nov. 23.-The Ma tional Tidende says that as a result of negotiations between Denmark, Sweden and Norway. iron money is shortly to be issued in place of the copper coin in two and five cent pieces.
 These coins have hitherto been made from copper plates imported from England but the export of these stopped recently owing to the British belief that large quantities of cop per had reached Germany in this manner.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-12-04
Steamship Sailings

Admiral Evans-Sailed west from Valdez Dec. 2. Northwestern-Sail west from Val deg Dec. 2. Admiral Watson-Sailed north from Seattle Nov. 30. Mariposa-Sailed north from Seattle Dec. 1. Admiral Goodrich-Sailed from Sitka Nov. IT, carrying freight only. south from Valdez Nov. 27.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-12-04
BASKETBALL GAME AT
 MOOSE HALL TONIGHT

The first and second basketball teams of the Moose lodge will con- test for suprehaey at Moose Hall at 8 o'clock this evening. There is conl siderable rivalry between the two teams, and a closely contested game is anticipated.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-12-04
SEATTLE GETS MINE
 EXPERIMENTAL STATION

WASHINGTON, D. C.. Dec. A. The Interior Department today an- nounced Secretary Lanes definite selection of Seattle for an experi- mental mining station for South eastern Alaska and the Northwestern States. Fairbanks and Tuscon are the other two locations previously sell ected.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-12-04
Apples Go to Australia.

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 4.-Twen- ty thousand boxes of Washington apples were part of the cargo of the Spreckles liner Ventura, which left recently for Australia. A shipment of 5000 boxes will start for New Zealand tomorrow on the Union liner Moana
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-12-04
SIX BABIES BORN IN
 ONE FLOCK IN TENNESSEE,

KNOXVILLE, Nov. 2S.-Mrs. An
 drew Woods, 31 years old, gave birth
 to six children, all boys, at her home e in this city, according to the report of City Physician Kyle. The babies were perfect specimens, but were dead.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-12-04
Don't Intend-DO!

Don't Intend-DO!
 This is the insurance season. You have undoubtedly intended to take out a policy. Do-it-now. before dis aster faces you. The Alaska Inv. Co. will write your insurance. 2t
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-12-04

See Marcus Missick, ladies' and gents tailor, up-to-date fur remodel ing, cleaning, pressing and altera- tions. Guarantee perfect satisfac- tion. Next to Senate saloon. If
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-12-04

FOR RENT-5-room house furn ished on Mckinley St.. Inquire of c |C. Rudolph. If
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-12-04

FOR SALE+Thoroughbre Lew sllyn pups, $10 and $15 each. Brick Lucas, Seward, Alaska. 11-30
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-12-04

FOR RENT-Three-room house, Sherman street, furnished. ready to move in, rent moderate, man and wife preferred; apply Mrs. A. C.. | Bowling, Sherman street. If
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-12-04

Two Hundred Of the latest Colum- bia Monograph Records just receiv- ed on the Alameda. Owl Drug Go. If
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-12-04
Notice.

The regular meeting of the Uni versity Club will be held in Every mans Clubhouse at o'clock this evening. All members are urged to be present as important business will be transacted.
 F. c. DAVIS. Pres.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-12-04

For steam heated rooms come t the Golden North.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-12-04

Location notices, both quartz ant placer, at the Miner office.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-12-04

Pictures developed at the Valdea Drug Company. t1
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-12-04

All kinds of cocktails. At thu Candy Kitchen. t
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-12-04

A new line of hand painted china Owl Drug Co. If
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-12-04
A Big Shipment.

Just received, fresh line of Haas Candies, the kind you like. at Levy & Ross.' tf
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-12-04

Homemade Mince Pies at the Ar eade. If
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-12-04

Valdez Drug Company has a fine line of School Stationery. If
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-12-04

Hand laundry. Phexe S1 McKinle: St. If
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-12-04
Boys and Girls

Don't forget the Fish Pond will be open at Moose Hall next Saturday night. Good fishing at ten cents per bite. If
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-12-04

Try the Cottage Dining Room fol good home-cooked meals. Mrs. M Rutker. Phone 131. |
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-12-04

Fancy Stationery at tho vslde Drug Store. t
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-12-04

CITY EXPRESS. Phone S2; ready to transfer that baggage for you. If
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-12-04

Fresh Augustine & Kyer Butter Krisp and Queen victorias at Hunts
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-12-04

When you want s6hething good te eat try the Merchants' Cafe. open al night. .-.-...' =. .r.- ,f ti
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-12-04

Fresh line of Lowney's Box Can dies. Candy Kitchen. tf
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1916-04-29
SILVER GOING UP

NEW YORK, April 28.-- Bar Sill
yer was quoted OF II 3-8 cents an
ounce today, the highest price in al
most a decade A month ago the
quotation was 90 "a, early in the
year So, and just before the war y
IA was fair quotation.
Withdrawal of gold as a medium
of circulation from practically all the
country accounts almost fully tor the
sensational advance in silver. In
cidentally the Mexican disturbances
have served materially to curtail the
supply.
In recent months there have beer
heavy shipments of silver from this
country to England, France and Rus
STA, while the demand fro mChins
and East India has been almost un
precedented. The United State:
government also is in the market fol
large quantities of the metal.
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1916-04-29
DISTRICT COURT

Judge Hart arrived on Thursday
and hold a short term of the District
Court. A number of matters were
disposed OF among which we're Hen
ry Clay Hartman vs. Anna Hartman
decrere of divoce granted plaintiff
In the matter of the estate of Henry
Joslin decreased a final distribution
Of the estate was ordered, Reading
Mercantile and Transportation com
pany VS. Smith Valley Mices company
application Of W. L. Reading to sue
the receives denied; Frank H. Meyers
vs. p ]. Conway, on trial, +. f. Hull
for plaintiff, Mack and Green for de
fendeut. The case WIS still on trial
when the Times went to press.
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1916-04-29
MRS. PEHNYDACKER'S VISION OF THE AT|NS

In recent letter Mrs. Anna
Pennybacker President of the
General Federation of Woman's
Clubs speaks OF addressing a Wo
mans Club in Cuba. Following
is the conclusion Of her observa-
lions.
| spoke to the Woman's Club
and their guests in the American
Club Rooms. At night it was
my privilege to address the Athen-
aeum, an organization of distin
guished men in the Academy OF
| Science. Here, for the first time,
had the novel experience Of
standing in a tribunal and speak
ing to an audience made up for
the most part of Latin Americans
AT the close, as | looked into
daeir kind and thoughtful faces
a vision came to me and | found
courage to tell them the thoughts
that filled my heart. Cuba, Cuba
Libra, is in reality the 'key TO the
Pan American question among
IMomen. Gracious as a young
oeen she stands with the blue sea
at her head, her dark hair, crown
ed with her own native laurel, her
soft brown eyes looking kindly
ton, by inheritance, she is more
Up the women of the world. BY
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1916-04-29

effect OF of activity at important
The OF
season Of bad generally understood But
facilities business
Take 1918 the complete figures are
which $1373O0O00
they
100000
therefore. about $3.350000O0O. " -
Some details OF railway
follows For fuel for locomotives O
stationery and PRINTING s2ooooooo for station
maintaining track already built 100000
OF
plant in the minimum Of working condition would
srucion public - = - 49,
"A question deserving railways should be
slight
details
addition
a desirable o wave typ ~
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1916-04-29
NEW ARRIVALS At
HOTEL Holland

C. c. Fidd, Smith Valley, Chas. A
Hendel, Simpson, c. D. Long, Smith
Valley; Z. A. Coleman, Smith Valley
c. NJ. Caster, Smith Valley; Milo E
North, Reno; DIR. George P. DeVine
Goldheld; T. Z. Giller, Winnemncca
T. A. Rcichet, Sacto; c. Z. Wedcntz
Wellington; Z. Dickinson, Ludwig
Mr. and Mrs. Bergeastome, Yering
ton; w. J. Wilson, Medford; S. w
Day, Salt Lake; c. H. Beck, Sal
Lake; J. H. Wise, Sparks; w. P
Catlin, Reno; F. A. Lea, Reno; P
DeLaMonanya, San Francisco; H. r
Marin San Francisco; H. ]. Hamann
Reno; J. A. Scott San Francisco; 10,
McCracken, Reno; ], H, Berry, Sal
Francisco; n. +. Hindson, Sacto
]. J. Wilson, Nordyke; Walter Fan
bcrh. and r. A. Brooks, of Wabusk;
Chas. Levy, San Francisco; F. c
Hash, Fallon; Dr. II. A. Abbott
Reno; F. a. Skinner, San Francisco
O. ]. Land, San, Francisco; H. 0
Myoick, Los Angeles; X. Foreman
London England; Theo B. Jacobs
San Francisco; M. X. Dale Renol
NJ Norris, Reno; d. P. Judd, Reno
ID. F.. Shinn, San Francisco.
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1916-04-29
EASTER SERVICES

Easter was observed in the usual
appropriate manner at the Method
list Episcopal Church last Sunday
morning by young ard old. The day
was warm and bright as if in keep
ing with tie festival OF spring.
The children made pretty picture
seated upon the pl-tform in their
dainty dresses of white and green
while a touch OF airincss was offorded
by the beautiful canopy of white and
green streamers undo. which they sat
As one after another of the children
sang or recited, the enthusiasm and
interest of the congregation grew.
The children all performed their parts
exceptionally well evidencing most
careful trimming from those who had
the exercises III charge. Gordon
Burners recitation was given with
unusual expression andsincerity, and
it was TO be C.iced that his enun-
CATION was almost perfect. Miss
Gertrude Coddington, as the Spirit
of Spring, carried out the idea charm
ing, by their spri5htly grace and clear
well-intoned yoice, while the little
| flowers that awoke at lier bidding
| the daisy, pansy, violet, and Others
were very dainty impersorations OF
real flowers. A very pretty trio was
sung by Mildred, Granville, and jose
oh Leavitt and was well executed
! giving promise of their future ability
as songsters.
A very impressive service was held
when the following little children
were presented for baptism: Duane
Mcleod, Norman and Angus Nc
Leod, and CccilBoyer. Mrs. G. F.
Leavitt as sponsor for little Cecil
Boyer was rendering a service she
had performed once before when she
stood up as Mrs. Boyer's sponsor
There is probably no act that so takes
hold of the human heart a that in
which earnest parents thus dedicate
| their little ones to lives of nobleness
and truth and it seems doubly beauti-
full in the spring of the year when
| Easter tells the world of new life
| and beauty springing from the win
ter's cold.
After this ceremony there was added
meaning and sweetness in the songs
the children sang, and in all their
words And they sang well, the last
song in particular being one of the
best.
In the evening Rev. Rcissy gave ar
eloquent address on the Resurrec-
ton and was aided by the chior in
several beautiful Easter antEems mad
by solo. The Holy City, by Profes-
sor Kline.
The missionary collection was gen
erous fro the congregation and viii
probably aid to some exten in bring
ing Sunday Schools to children in les
fortunate circumstances than these
# Yerington.
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1916-04-29

tradition, by inheritance, she is
more sympathetic in her under.
landing of the women of Central
and South America than we are
she speaks with them common
tongue. Yet, on the other hand
she sends her children to us &c
be educated, hundreds of her peO-
pie speak our language and spend
the heated term with us; she
claims us as her older sister
Then why should not Cuba
beautiful Cuba, stretch forth hel
right hand to the sisters OF the
South, her left to the sisters O.
the North, saying to one and all
Come, women of the Americas
come to Havana, and let us rea
son together. Let us study thu
problems that confront our lands
Let us inform ourselves of tn,
needs, the the conditions, the as
pirations of women; let us her
in the youngest of the American
Republics discuss how each ma,
help the other. Let us with con
secrated hearts meet in a Pal
American Congress that shall g
down in history as the first as
sembling of the mothers of tn
! three Americas"
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1916-04-29
OFFICIAL NOTES Nevada FEDERATION WOMEN CLUBS MAS xE
LINCOLN HIGHWAY CROSSING NEVADA

en- West. If you you take the road
that leads to Reno, you follow tn
Truckee river and the scenery IS sup
erb. Aside from the beauty Of noun.
tains, timber and canyons over 45,00t
acres are cultivated along its banks
Near Laughton's Springs is a cement
bridge which has the distinction
being the first Lincoln Highway
bridge. 1t was built by Washoe
County and designed by A. +. Neid
who did the ornamental painting de
sign for the entire highway. At Verd
a small numbering town the road
turns to the right and you are soor
on the state line.
The Reno commercial club ane
good roads committee are furthering
plans by which the highway will con
will give to the tourist over 20 mile.
along one Of the finest trout stream
in the world. The Nevada Fedcratiot
Of Women's Clubs keeping pace witt
the clubs of other states aic plannin-
to plant mile of tree along tn,
highway east Of Reno. Trees which
will grow and reach toward heaven
| Planted in memories of our beloved
Lincoln.
On Wednesday afternoon April 4
a delegation from the Tonopah We
mems Club met with the county com
missioners on the matter of woman
probation officer. The speaker o
this occasion was Mrs Roy Daven
port and she presented the ideas an
desires of the club in few vary abb.
sentences. The commissioners too
until the next day to consider tn,
matter at which time they returne.
a favorable answer to the club. The
also asked that the club recommen'
someone for appointment At reg
ular meeting on the following Sat
urday almost all the members wer
present and a great number of busi
ness details were covered. Final ar
engagements were made concernin-
the cake sale, the proceeds OF whic'
viii go toward buying a large siz
travelling ladder for the public play
grounds. The indoor baseball gam
which the bankers and brokers are
play for the club will be held in ii
Airdome April26. A jitrey dance wi
follow the game. Judging from III
number of tickets sold. the affair wi
be a great success. The proceed
will be added to the building fun'
The Club is very DESTROYS of owning
building which can be used for il
home and serve as a social center 70
the young people of Tonopah as well
The club ordered new ropes to b
placed on the swings at tie Florenc
Aveune, Fairgrounds. Seven ne,
members have been added to the cir
lately and several others are propose
for membership.
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1916-04-29
EASTER FESTIVITIES

Frank Rosachi. OF the Italia Cafe
gave dance at his popular
place the first OF the week, in cele
bration OF Easter. Accomplished mu
sicians from Reno were procured am
the party was attended and
thoroughly enjoyed by large numbe
OF our substantial citizens who came
from all over the Valley. As tn,
dawn OF day approached the guests
departed to their homes appreciatine
the cordiality Of their genial host
whose hospitality they had partaken
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1916-04-29

is taking shipment that will be sent
tc the reduction works next month
Mr. Bugbee is we'll known in the dis
trict and his many friends will be
glad if he makes fortune. Every
man who works, prospects and devel-
opes ground as he is doing is entitled
to reap liberal reward for his toll.
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1916-04-29
ARMOR PLATE
BILL SCORED

Apparently the bill for the creatio
Of a government armour-plate plan
IS going TO be passed by Congress
i will then become a law, for it
m administration measure. Their
will be a cost-keeping in the ne,
plant, by order Of Congress. 1t woulC
not do to let the taxpayers know tina
therefore that the Government vii
may cost more than for what priIat
concerns offered to supply.
The upshot of the matter will b.
therefore that the Goernment vii
spend Sll,000,ooo for a duplication
existing plant. This is simply throw
ing away money. On the other hand
the plan for a Government nitrogc,
plant, which would not duplicate any
thing, does not seem to be meetin
with favor.
When Congress undertakes to d
is own engineering, it usually make
a mess Of things in scandalous wa,
Engineering Mineral Journal