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White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1916-12-24
ACCIDENT CAUSES DEATH OF
LITTLE ALICE l.. HGHTFOOT

Alice Lee, two-year-old daughter OF
Mr. and Mrs. A. b. Lightfoot Of
East Ely, died In ST. Marks hospital,
Salt Lake City, last Monday night !.
The dear little tot was the victim OF
one of those distressing accidents
which seem wholly unavoidable in
child life.
On Sunday morning last she was
with her three little sisters eating
some nuts, when a portion of Bra
I'll nut lodged In her throat. She
was first taken to the Steptoe hos
pital, where 1t was found that the
proper instruments we're not at hand
to remove the small portion OF the
nut from the child's throat. DR..
Bowdle gave her temporary relief by
inserting tube just below the OBJ
struction to permit of breathing.
On Sunday morning she was rush.
ed to Salt Lake City on the first train
leaving following the unfortunate ac-
cident and was accompanied by her
mother and Miss jacobson. nurse
from the hospital. Immediately up
on the arrival of the train In Salt
Lake City she was taken to ST..
Marks hospital and the services OF a
specialist secured. An operation was
attempted, but the child was unable
to stand the repeated administration
of ether and died shortly after the
operation was performed.
Mrs. Lightfoot returned with the
remains of her little babe on the
night train leaving Salt Lake and ar
rived home on Tuesday evening. AT
2:3O O'Clock Thursday afternoon flu
neral services were held at st. Bar
tholomew's Episcopal church, the
Rev. Jos. W. Gum, pastor OF the
church, officiating. Great masses OF
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1916-12-24
Rancher Optimistic

Jesse Cone, one of the well known
ranchers in this section, and who for
merly held the old Shallenberser
ranch in Steptoe valley. but for
some time past has been located on
Trout creek. was visitor In this
district during the week. Mr,
Cone states that conditions look
good to him and that the railroad
from Wendover to Gold Hill will he
of great benefit to Ianohers in his sec
ton. He says the wagon road Is
both shorter and better to Gold Hill
than to Newhouse. and upon the
completion of the road 1t is highly
probable that the ranchers In that
section will receive their shipments
at Gold Hill. They have a market
at their door for all their produce
which is bringing record prices and
prosperity surrounds them.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1916-12-24
RUN OVER BY TRAIN,
OWENS LOSES ARM

J. b. Owens, SO years old, former
ly of Nashville. Tenn. and who has
been in the district for the past ten
months, suffered the loss of his left
arm last Thursday night.
Mr.. Owens was walking on the
tracks of the Nevada Northern rail-
way In East Ely and when at a point
Just opposite the master mechanics
Office. he was struck and knocked
down by the local passenger train on
its return trip from Ely about 1886
p IN. There was a slight storm
and when the guard on the rear end
OF the train as 1t backed into the
yard noticed the man between the
rails every effort was made to avoid
the accident. but before the train
could be brought to full stop,
Owens had been struck and knocked
down and one coach and part OF
the second one had passed over him.
His left arm had been run over and 1t
was necessary to amputate this men,
ber just below the shoulder.
Owens was picked up by Conductor
Durand and the train crew and imma-
diateiy rushed to the Steptoe hos
pital where he received Immediate
surgical attention.
While naturally suffering from
palm and shock, Mr.. Owens Is said to
be making a remarkable recovery
and was bright and cheerful the
morning following the accident.
Mr.. Owens said that he had been
employed at the Copper Flat pit. but
did not give an explanation OF his
reason for walking the tracks at the
point where the accident occurred
He was carrying blankets, and II is
thought that he probably intended
to board one of the outgoing trains
out of the yard
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1916-12-24
Santa Claus Was There

The annual Christmas exercises by
the Sunday school Of st. Bartholo-
news Episcopal church we're held at
the church last evening. There was
a large attendance OF old and young
and the exercises which included rec
itations and songs were heartily en-
joyed. At the conclusion Of the
Program by the children Of the Sun
day school, the church was darkened
and a splendid Christmas tree. spar
king with myriad lights and loaded
with presents was revealed. At the
same time Old Santa Claus appeared
and most happy hour followed rs
the gifts from the tree were distrib-
uted. Everyone. from the youngest
to the oldest was remembered. and
the youngsters especially. went to
their homes with their hands. hearts
and tummies filled with the mate
rial as well as the spirit Of Christ
mas.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1916-12-24
vANDERHOEFS INJURED
IN AUTO. ACCIDENT

Superintendent e. e. Vanderhoei
of the Nevada Consolidated Copper
company and Mrs. Vanderhoef mar
rowly escaped serious injury last
Tuesday night, when their big auto
mobile skidded over an embankment
and turned turtle. The accident oc-
CURED between the two tunnels west
of Lane City. Snow was falling
which covered the wind shield, and
thereby prevented Mr.. vanderhoef
who was at the wheel himself, from
seeing the road as clearly as he
might otherwise have been able to
do.
Mr.. and Mrs. vanderhoef had
spent the evening in Ely and after
attending the movies" we're on their
way to Ruth. Mr.. Vanderhoef was
somewhat bruised, but nothing oil
q serious nature. Mrs. Wander
hief, however. suffered a broken rib
and was painfully crushed and bruis-
ed about the body. She was caught
by the back seat az the car turned
1t was at first thought that her IN
juries might be of a critical nature
but upon closer examination 1t was
found that she was not internally
injured and while she has suffered
great pain from the injuries receiv-
ed, they are not necessarily of a
dangerous character
Just after the accident, one Of the
District Auto Service cars picked up
Mr. and Mrs. Vanderhoef and car
ried them to their home.
The car, which is a new National
was badly damaged.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1916-12-24
CHRISTMAS PROGRAM
BY EAST ELY SCHOOL

The Christmas exercises by the
children of the East Ely school were
held in the Steptoe Annex hall Fri
day afternoon A large audience was
present and the program, which was
remarkably well rendered in every
detail. was thoroughly enjoyed. The
hall was prettily decorated and a
large Christmas tree with presents
for all, gave the finishing touch to
the Christmas atmosphere. An un-
usually enjoyable feature of the ex-
ercises was the rendering of the sev-
eral songs by the children.
The program was as follows
Song. "Hark. the Herald Angels
Sing"
Recitation, Ring Out, Wild Bells"
-. -. =. 49,. Stella Curto
Song. THE Toy Shop .......
...........Fo Fourth Grade Boys
Recitation, so 1t Is. .Stoll Dantzler
Dolly Motion Song .........
-. First and Second Grade Girls
Recitation. THE Crippled Dolly"
=. -. =. :. Margaret Beverly
Mandolin Solo ..... Oscar Crosby
Recitation. Santa Claus" .....
I1bo Hroeby
Recitation, when Grandma Pays
the Bill =. =. Dorothy Painter
Folk Dancing. Ribbon Drill .....
...... Third and Fourth Grades
-Recitation, "The Gift That None
Could See" ...... Raymond Lee
Song, when Good Old Chris
Comes Round ......... Primary
Recitation, "Merrily Ringing" -.
...... ..... 80. Helen Crosby
-. Fifth and Sixth Grade Girls
Christmas Poem. Three Good
Cheers" ..... Martha Fulmel
Recitation, "Billy's Christmas
Present" ..... -. Elton Waits
ION Christmas Eve" -. =. =.
-. Third and Fourth Grade Girls
Recitation, 1.-THE Beautiful Garden
of Toys" ........ Edwin Painter
Solo, "If You Are Good" ......
...... Kathleen Eakle
Dialogue, "The Favorite Tree.
-. Fifth and Sixth Grade Boys
! Folk Dancing
=. -. Fifth and Sixth Grades
I Recitation. "Baby's Part" ......
| 80. Mildred Kolts
Violin Solo. Angels Serenade".
.... ..... Dana Rumbaugh
/ Recitation. "Katydid's Christmas
Party" ............. james Fay
Song. christmas Bells
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1916-12-24
HUDENTs PLAY no
CROWDED HOUSES

The students of the White Pine
County high school demonstrated be-
yond all question that they possess
talent for the stage. when they pro-
dueed "A College Town" to crowded
houses both In Ely and MciGll on
Thursday and Friday nights last.
Every detail surrounding the pro-
duction was carried out In an excel
lent manner. and when viewing the
long cast OF characters. IL would be
difficult to pick out the one display
ing the greatest amount OF talent
Each one Is we'll worthy of special
mention. but space will not permit
of doing the work justice. The cast
was as follows:
Jimmie Cavendish, a Rah-Rah boy
:. go. .... -. Ora Dever
Tad Cheseldine. the college cut-up
=. -. =. -. Waiter Bernard
Leviticus, the Ace OF Spades -.
=. ... :. Harold Command
Major Kilpepper. the head OF the
Military 49,. Paul Doughty
Prof. senacharrib. Pop, the
Chair OF Philology -. ......
...... 80. -. Warren Watson
Scotch McAlister. the football cap
tain ...... ..... Earl Mangunl
Shorty Long, the ubiquitous fresh-s
man -. -. 80. Jack Bagwill
Pilly Van Dorm. on the Glee Club
:. -. Raymond Hoffman
DR.. Twiggs, on the Faculty ....
-. -. -. -. Kent Baird
Professor Sch1auber, on the Facul-
ty .... :. Raymond Firman
Miss Jim Claiming. the Girl from
Dixie -. :. Margaret Dantzlel
Marjorie Haviland, the College
Widow go. ..... Esther Lowe
Mrs. Bigsby. Ma. popular land
lady -. :. =. 49,. .Lillis lvini
Miss Jane Cavendish. cavendish
&Dean. Wall Street Edna Mayel
Mrs. Cleopatra Popp, a Faculty
type -. -. $50. Bessie Acock'
Mrs. Mollie Stiles, a honeymooner
=. -. =. -. Frances Bagwil
Miss Twiggs, a relic OF other days
:. ..... ..... Bertha Dayie
Mrs. Twiggs. motherly old soul
80. -. =. Georgia Bal
Students. Members OF the Faculty
Town Girls, Football Team.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1916-12-24
ELY CON. WILL Be
A BIG PRODUCER

c. w. Geddes, consulting engin-
eer, accompanied by Frank Shirar
who was formerly connected with the
Ely Consolidated, which owns 400
acres OF patented ground adjoining
the Nevada Con. arrived in the dis
triet a few days ago and these two
gentlemen. together with William
Campbell, who has been engaged as
mine superintendent are now busy
laying out work which will be prose
cuted on the property backed by the
strong financial interests which have
recently gained control.
Mr.. Geddes after looking over the
property, expresses himself as well
pleased with 1t and Is of the opinion
that it will be soon found in the list
of consistent rich producers.
Under Superintendent Campbell's
direction men are now at work re-
pairing the hoisting machinery on the
Zack shaft Following this. atten-
tion will be given to the Brilliant
and American shafts and Mr.. Ged-
des will then lay out the work on
the lower levels.
According to present plans. the
ore will be shipped to the Calayaras
Copper company's plant at Balakla-
va, California, where excellent re-
suits have been obtained by the flo-
tation process. II is believed that
the ores of the Ely Consolidated will
be found to work to good advantage
By the flotation process, in which
event, no doubt. arrangements will
soon be made for the erection of q
plant at the mines here, where plenty
of water Is available for the shafts
sunk The water in these shafts
has in the past been drawback, but
under the new management 1t Is be-
lieyed such water can be turned into
a valuable asset.
There has been some 1000 feet oil
development work done on the prop.
erty and much ore exposed in the
workings. 1t is earnestly hoped tha
another producer is soon to be addet
to the list in this district.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1916-12-24
Spending Holidays Here

Mr.. and Mrs. Jacob Van Sweden
accompanied by their four daughters
arrived from their home in Ogden
last Wednesday and are now guests
of Mrs. John A. Magnuson, who Ia
Mrs. Van Sweden's sister, at the
Magnuson ranch, where they will
spend some time and later visit with
Mr.. and Mrs. l.. H. Murdoch in
Ely. Mrs. Murdock Is likewise a
sister OF Mr. Van Sweden and one oi
the enjoyable affairs OF the holiday
season will be family reunion at the
Magnuson ranch today, the guests
being the members of the Magnuson
family. Mr.. and Mrs. l.. II. MUIR
dock, Miss Carrie Riepe and Mr.
Estill of McGill.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1916-12-24
"sANTA,s CROUCH PRESENTED
by ELY GRADE SCHOOLS

The play given by the third and
fourth grades OF the Ely schools un-
der the direction OF Miss Bertha
Scheffler on Friday afternoon was a
pronounced success and the little
folks not only displayed talent. but
showed beyond question that they
had been we'll prepared. "Santa's
Crouch" Ia a play for little folks
In which Santa feels that the spirit
OF childhood is dead-children no
longer love him. The spirit of child
hood awakes and goes all over the
world, bringing together all the ch
dren to plead with Santa Claus.
Children OF all nations sing songs in
their own language. Santa Is won
over and comes again on Christmas
Children gather about Santa Claus
and sing 20 Tannenbaum. The
cast was as follows:
Santa Claus ....... Newton Reese
Brownies-Kenenth Older. Carpen-
ter Smiley. Ruth Randall. Chas
Paulson, Donald Rowan,
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1916-12-24
ELkS' CHARITY BALL
PROVES BIG SUCCESS

The Stray Elks from all over the
district, accompanied by their friends
gathered together in Bio hall on
"Wednesday night at the big charity
ball and the true spirit of benevo-
lence which is one of the cardinal
principles of the order was In evil
dence everywhere. The affair was
perhaps the biggest success of any
thing of like nature ever attempted
In this district.
The large hall was beautifully dec
GRATED and the chosen colors of the
order yelling the bright lights served
only to add greater beauty to the
handsome gowns of the ladies who
were present to enjoy themselves
with the best people on earth" and
at the same time assist in q worthy
cause. A large Christmas tree was
arranged in the center OF the hall
which added to the spirit OF the yule-
tide season.
hall w. 8. tOle) Elliott opened up
business which was intended to and
did separate many q Stray elk. as
we'll as all his friends, from q good
portion Of the precious metal which
is SO necessary at this time Of the
year to bring giadness into
homes OF the less fortunate ones.
Ole engaged in every line of bus
mess under the sun. He had his
own money manufactured, SO that in
case Wall street should attempt tc
get fresh 1t would not exercise any
power over this district or cast any
gloom upon the inhabitants at this
gay and festive season. Money was nc
object. 1t was loaned on Fords, pis-
tolls and razors as fast as they were
presented. All good checks and
some bad ones were cashed. and the
sand banks of the desert were bach
Of the greenbacks passed over the
counter as the vast throng scrambled
to obtain them. One could buy any
thing in the hall that was not nailed
down and pay for it with the new
money-then get 1t II you could
/ Just after leaving the window, tina
is, provided one was not there cleo
trocuted for attempting to touch any
of Uncle Sans money. one turned II
face a genuine roulette wheel, anc
this certainly got the play. Rusty
Elliott was the busiest man In sever
states He says he can deal for the
men in a boom camp, but the ladies
play entirely too fast for him and
count still faster.
The grand charity ball. in an,
, event, netted a handsome sum which
will be distributed all over the dis
trict and members of the order vii
appreciate the advice from anyone
who happens to know Of a family Of
person in distress without the meanl
to procure the little luxuries which q
to make Christmas day what 4
should be to all mankind.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1916-12-24

flowers sent by the numerous
friends of the Lightfoot family, rs
well as the Business Mems associe
ton, of which Mr.. Lightfoot ia sec.
retary, the members of the Eastern
Star, the Woman's club. and
the pupils of Mrs. Lghtfoot's
private school. covered the tin,
white casket and the remains wers
laid to rest in the Ely cemetery.
The church was filed with friend.
of the family. pupils from the count,
high school, of which Mr.. Lightfooi
is former principal, attending H.
a body.
Alice Lee Lightfoot was one of .h.
sweetest and most beloved OF CHI
dren.
She had lived two bright. hapr
years, and brought sunshine wher.
ever she was. The grief-strickeI
parents as well as her three little sis
ters, have the heartfelt sympathy o
all in this community.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1916-12-24
Get Busy, Girls

No doubt all the girls ki ow that
reAt Sunday night at IL o'clock sharp
the leap year books will be closed and
remain closed for a period of four
years. This is indeed serious mat
ter and the bright young lady should
not lose the opportunity OF closing
the account with that one particular
ly nice young man who is standing
around and just shy. that is all.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1916-12-24

Leaves for Ogden
c. E. DeWolf, who for the past
eight months has been deputy re-
corder and auditor under A. s.
Leahigh, has resigned his position
and on Friday last, accompanied b,
Mrs. DeWolf, and their baby girl
left for Ogden, whore they will make
their future home. Both Mr.. and
Mrs. DeWolf have made man,
friends since their arrival In this dis
trict and their departure Is . source
Of keen regret.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1916-12-24
Gard of Thanks

We wish to express our heartfei
thanks to our friends and neighbori
for the sympathy and help extende
to us at the time OF our great SORROW
in the death OF our baby girl. Aifc
Lee Lightfoot.
MR.. and MRS. A. b. LIGHTFOOl
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1916-12-24
CHILDREN WILL GIVE
CLUB PROGRAMME

Owing to the sad death of the
youngest daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs.
A. b. Lightfoot, the Woman's club,
of which Mrs. Lightfoot is past pres
ident, decided to postpone the Christ
inas entertainment which was sched-
uled for yesterday afternoon, for one
week. The meeting yesterday was
confined strictly to business matters
concerning the club, and ON next
Saturday afternoon the entertain
ment will be given. The members
OF the music department are being
assisted by the teachers OF the grade
schools in the preparation of the
children. and the following program
will be rendered:
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1916-12-24
Home from College

Home from college,
Harold Jackson and Jack Frost
students at the University OF Nevada,
arrived home on Friday evening to
spend the holidays with their fam
lies
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1916-12-24
How VIII Frenchy Come Back? /.

How VIII Fronchy Come Back! =.
C. d. (Frenchy) vautrin has TAX
en- a trip to Montana and the coast
where he expects to spend q portion
of his winnings at the Charity bali
Frenchy says he is just going to TOOK
at the white lights and keep ava,
from the green ones. but as Is usual
when he takes a trip, 1t is again ru.
mored that he may have nerve
enough this time to bring Mrs. vau-
trim back with him
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1916-12-24

Iittlo Children--Mary Baird, CarrOI
Moyle, Marvin Jackson, Harry
Pearson
Little Poor Girls Song to Santa
laus .... Emma Thompson
Sharp County record., 1916-04-21
SOME HINTS FOR
BETTER FARMING
By The State And Federal
Extension Division Of
Fayetteville.
Use The Harrow

Rainy seasons break many rules,
but the gospel of narrowing both
before and after planting corn and
cotton is one to keep pretty we'll in
mind. The right handling of soil
is an art that too few seem to un-
derstand. Land should not be plow-
ed wet. Harrow each days plow-
ing before leaving the field. Har-
row the seed bed after every rain
until the crop is planted, These are
three safe rules, Many farmers
harrow both corn and cotton within
three or four days after planting
and again before the plants are big
enough to permit working with n
cultivator A man who does not
own a barrow should rent one from
a neishbor, as no one can afford to
neglect these early harrowings.
Sharp County record., 1916-04-21
Vines and West Windows

Too many farm homes are with
out vines, So many vining plants
will grow here that 1t Is a pity that
any home should be without ample
protection in the summer from the
hot sun, Two light poles stuck in
the ground two feet from the win
dow or door and extending as high
as the top Of door or window and
then three sticks will complete the
frame work for a fine protection for
the summer and the house will be
more attractive from the outside,
Let everybody plant vines In April,
The moon flower, the morning glor-
les, wistaria, honeysuckle, matrl-
mony vine, Virginia ereeper and
Others will do well. Cover west and
south windows and doors and add
to the family comfort,
Sharp County record., 1916-04-21
Edwards
Nero. Go.

the summer because the eggs will
not keep and that the city dealer
destroys one half the eggs they ship,
1t has been proved beyond a doubt
that the hens will lay as many eggs
with no roosters in the flock as if
the roosters are there. 1t has also
been proved beyond a doubt that
the eggs, so produced, called infer
tile eggs, will keep fresh for table
use for many days, even in summer.
The rooster is absolutely useless ex-
cept for breeding purposes There
fore when the Matching season is
over farmers should separate the
roosters from the hens, fatten and
sell them. Six or seven days after
separation the eggs will be infertile
and can be marketed as fresh eggs
even three or four days old, where
as in summer a fertile eeg is not
really fit to eat after it is two days
old.
Sharp County record., 1916-04-21
Keep Young Cows

Far too many cows and heifers
are being sold ont Of Arkansas this
season. Even a scrub COW bred to
a good bull will produce a calf
worth SIS next fall, and $25 If a
pure bred beef bull is used, A heifer
calf from a GRADE COW and a pure
bred dairy bull will be worth twice
as much as the mother Arkansas
farmers are making a dreadful mis-
take in selling young cows and heif-
ers. Keep them and help Arkansas
become GREAT live stock state with
the farmers rich.
Sharp County record., 1916-04-21

better homes. He was urging ac-
ton on his bill for increased appro-
priations for home economics to
prepare the girls and mothers of
the country for their life duties" !"
In the course of his remarks he
said:
IF | had a dozen daughters and
was able to give each of them a
million dollars the day of their
marriage, l would still want each
to know how to cook and make her
own clothes. Tens of thousands of
homes are ruined by helpless and
ignorant housekeeping"
This was a new line of prepared
ness for the senate, because the
senator from Utah was arguing for
a preparedness that is essential to
peace and happiness, and not for
preparedness for war, which has
consumed so much of the time of
congress lately.
Senator Smoot said that in a
short investigation he had found
domestic science is not taught in
six nationally known colleges, which
nevertheless require four years of
preparatory Latin.
AS we understand the senator,
he was not particularly objecting
to the course in Latin, but he wants
the girl who leaves school to be
able to manufacture a biscuit that
will not produce indigestion and
use the needle in the making of
her own wearing apparel And his
theory is sound. His theory is so
sound that a college of domestic
science for girls ought to be estab-
lished in every kitchen in the coun-
try.