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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-10-21
Q omething Told Him He Was
- Going to Hit the Mark

Somehow he knew-just knew, without
reasoning or thinking it out-that his bull
lets were going to their mark, and it gave
him no slightest touch of establishment
when he saw his enemy stagger, leap up
ward, lurch and roll until she stood
straight up on her wing tip, and so, bank
ing and DETECTING from the Marah's
course, flash in split fraction Of second
out Of the fight. He had no more than a
glimpse of gust Of fire and gush Of black
smoke from somewhere about her before
she vanished from his sight and he was
training his sights on a second shape that
came swooping and plunging down upon
him.
This second enemy made better play
with her gun. With deadly slowness and
persistence, as It seemed, she closed, yard
by yard. Spotty trained his gun full in
the centre of the quivering light rays that
marked the circle Of her whirling pro-
peller, and poured burst after burst
straight at the jerking flashes Of the ma
chine gun that blazed through her pro-
peller. He felt an agonzing jar on his
ankle but the drum Of his ma
chine gun snapped out its last cartridge,
and Spotty smoothly and methodically
whipped off the empty drum, stopped and
lifted full one, fitted it In place, and look
ing over his sights raped his gun into
action again; while all the time the bullets
of his adversary hailed and ripped and
tore about and upon the Marah, Kidding
the rudder, slashng along the stern. crack
ing in the whiplke reports of explosive
bullets about the observers cockpit, lifting
forward and rap-raprapping about the
bows and the pilots stopped head.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-10-21

'R ten minutes past
the observer had been
alternately studying
his map and tn e
ground 10000 feet be
low, and now he
leaned forward out of
his cockpit, touched
the pilot on til e
shoulder and made a
slight signal with his
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-10-21
It Was a Time for Clear Thinking
/ and Quick Acting

The summing up was very clear and
simple They were good thirty miles
from the lines; Spotty might easily bleed
to death in less than that he, Barry,
might do the same, or might faint from
pain and exhaustion In that case done
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-10-21

Working Union), commonly known as the
minority Social Democrats.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-10-21
ing Home the 'Bus"-A Tale of BeatfesS Air HeroSn1

turning to shout his question while the
Marah tore along at her full hundred and
ten knots-that he'd been hit somewhere
about the foot or leg, and didn't feel much,
except sick.
This Barry was able to gather with
some difficulty, after Juggling with the
wheel beside him that shifted angles or
incidence and more or less stabilized the
Marahs flight, abandoning his controlling
"joy-stick," clamberng up on his seat,
and hanging back and over to bring his
head into the observers cockpit and his
ear within reach Of Spotty's feeble at
tempt at shout.
While he attempted TO carry on his
labored inquiries the Marah, her engine
throttled down and her controls left to
look after themselves. swooped gently and
leisurely, slid downward on a gliding slant
for thousand feet, pancaked into an air
pocket, and fell off into spinning drive.
While she plunged earthward at rate
Of some hundred feet per second Barry fin
ished his inquiries, dragged or pushed
back into his seat--it was really down
into his seat, since the Marah at the mo-
ment was standing on her head and his
seat was between the Observers and the
bows, but the wind pressure at that speed
made it hard work to slide down-took
hold of his controls, waited the exact and
correct moment, fattened the Marah out
of her spin, opened the throttle and went
booming off again to westward bare Ave
thousand feet above ground level.
IT he Situation Was
l Extremely Ugly
He had, it is true, a moments parley and
swift summing up of the situation before
he turned the Marahs bows definitely for
home. And the situation was ugly enough
to be worth considering
Spotty Barry thought Of him first) was
in bad way-leg smashed to finders-ex-
plosve evidently-bleeding like stuck pig
wonder would the plates be spoiled, or
was the camera built watertight, or blood
tight?) very doubtful if he'd last out the
journey home. Then Barry himself had
wounds-the calf of his left leg blown to
shreds, and the toes of his left foot gone,
and, most upsettingly painful Of all, a
gaping hole where his left eye should be,
a Understanding agony that set his senses
Keeling and waverlng and clearing slowly
and painfully. This last wound as it
proved, was the result Of ricocheting
bullet which, Ticking forward as Barry
had turned his head, cut his left eye clean
from its socket.
It Was Time for Clear Thinking
l and Quick Acting
The summing up was very clear and
simple. They were a good thirty miles
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-10-21

to their rank by the slow processes Of pro-
motion; Geddes was made an admiral in
minute"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-10-21
The New Foods and
Markets Man

n THE INDEPENDENT" Of January
IL, 1914, appeared sketch by Hamil-
: ton Holt, covering the career Of DR..
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1917-12-07
SWeefWdter District
attracts Mini76 .Nen

L. Chaplin Gard, a New York min
ing man, was in town Monday on his
return from the Sweetwater section
where he spent the past several weeks
insecting properties and looking after
interests of himself and associates.
He contends that the Sweetwater sec
tion Is sure to become one of the
greatest mining centers In Nevada
and looks for great activity next
Spring. Within forty rods of Ypar-
ragurries house Mr.. Gard located a
big copper property and declares that
1t has the making of one of the big
gest mines in Nevada. At present
there are 25 to so ment still at work
in the silverado and their mill is
ntarly completed. They are taking
out 500 and 500 ore and Mr.. Gard be-
lieves that the district has the largest
ledge and richest ore on the surface
of any place of its size in the United
States. Five properties are being
worked In the Sweetfater section at
this time, they being the Panama,
Mt. Patterson, Great Western, Silver
ado and the Old Kentuck.
Mr.. Gard claims the distinction of
having established the first newspaper
In Cripple Creek and has been In the
mining business a great many years
He declares that in the spring Sweet
water will become a great mining
camp, but does not advise prospecting
there at this time. owing to the late
ness of the season.
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1917-12-07
LETTER. WRITER
ARRESTED HERE

After obtaining the opinion of the
Attorney-General as the proper course
to persue in the matter of the Jones
family, living on the outskirts of
town, members of which having sent
threatening letters to different per-
sons in aown, and even demanding
the payment of $50 for alleged black
mail, the officer placed Mrs. Mary
Jones under arrest Tuesday after
noon. The Arrest was made on Main
street and the lady put up quite a
scrap before she was ready to give in
She was accompanied by the little
three-year old son of her daughter in
law.
After the arrest had been made, the
Sheriff, with Justice of the Peace
Krummes who endeavored to have
Jones come out and give himself up.
This he refused to do, declaring that
he would not be taken from the house
alive.
Jones is believed to temporarily
unbalanced. he suffering under the
delusion that mob is after him.
1t is the desire OF Sheriff Nielsen to
have the man examined, but does not
fell justified in provoking bloodshed
to make the arrest.
Some weeks ago one of the Jones
women endeavored to send tele-
gram to President Wilson, asking for
him protection to prevent mob law.
The telegram was refused by the
telegraph operator. According to a
lteer on file in this office, Mrs. Jones
wrote to President Wilson, and she
declares he answered her letter
through an article published In the
Reno Journal of a certain date, where
in the President scored mob law.
Besides the mother-inlaw and the
little boy, Mr.. Jones and wife and
theor infant baby are living in the
house near town.
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1917-12-07
RETURNS FROM
CAMP LEWIS

Chas. Williams. who was one of the
young men who went to American
Lake, returned to Gardnerville Satur-
day, having received an honorable
discharge from the National army be-
cause of physical disability. Some
years ago Mr.. Williams suffered a
severe attach of pneumonia at which
time 1t was necessary to remove a
portion of one rib in order to drain
his lung. While this In no way pre-
vented him to holding his end up as a
soldier, and he still believes that he
is capable and fit to perform all Of
the duties of soldier, the examining
physicians could not be made to see
it in the light as does Mr.. Williams.
He reports that while the Douglas
county boys are scattered over a
camp containing 10000 men, he kept
in touch with most OF them and as
a whole, they are satisfied with army
life. Hans Jensen as an acting
sergeant, c. McInnis clerk of his COM
pany, and the other boys are all maxi
Ing good. George Dutchy, one of the
Washoe Indian, became tired of army
life short time ago, and went to the
captain of his company and demand
ed his time. George was politely in
formed that he would get his time
trench digging, where the men spend
the map and not before.
A few days before leaving Camp
Lewis, Mr.. Williams had the pleasure
of witnessing 10000 soldiers pass in
review. The soldiers marched in
platoon formation and he declares
that 1t was one of the most wonder
ful sights he has ever witnessed
High army officers who witnessed the
review, declare that from the fact
that the men have been drilling but
few weeks, they are showing mark
ed skill, even supassing the most
sanguine expectations.
Modern warfare, such as bomb
throwing. machine gun manipulation
as soon as the Kaiser was backed off
day and night in their underground
forth, doing outpost duty and all that
will be called upon them to do when
they get to France Although at
times, rain ponrs down in good old
northwestern style, the men stick to
their posts in the trenches and a:e
wcrking hard to grasp and become ex-
pert In the several branches of wa
fare
Mr.. Williams, who was employed at
the Farmers Cooperative Mercantns
ccmpapys store at Minden before be-
ing drafted, found his position open
for him upon his return, and went to
work Monday morning.
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1917-12-07
Carson Valley Wheat
awarded Gold Medal

Carson Valley wheat avs given
high standing last week when c. M.
Henningsen, and his son George Hen
ningsen each received a gold medal
for the best wheat exhibited at tha
Panama Pacific exposition FROM this
state.
The cyhibit consisted of two dif-
ferent varieties and known at The
Defiance and Marquis. Some years
ago E. A. Howe, upon returning from
trip to Canada brought some of the
seed grain with him. Mr.. Henning-
sen obtained ten pounds of the seed.
1t was planted and given good care
and was threshed by hand. The fol-
lowing year the seed grain was again
planted and later threshed by hand,
and finally enough seed grain was se-
cured to plant many acres. The
wheat was of such superior quality
and SO far surpassed the common
seed wheat being used in the Valley
that 1t found ready sale among
progressive farmers in this section.
Being particularly adapted to this
climate, and especially to irrigation
conditions, the wheat is proving to be
a winner, and now that the two var
ieties have been recognized by the
International Jury of awards of the
Panama Pacific Exposition, and given
gold medal, the Henningsens feel
repaid for their labors in introducing
and bringing these varieties to the
front In this Valley.
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1917-12-07
SAM HARRIS IS
OFF TO WAR

Next summer when twenty thous-
and or more American air craft start
on their work of blowing Germany's
munition factories and military rail-
ways from the fact of the earth, one
of the daring Americans who will
help in the work will be Sam l..
Harris, one of Gardnerville's best
known young business men, and who
has been a resident of this county
since birth.
When the first draft was called Mr.
Harris told a representative of this
paper, that should he not be called In
the first quota of nineteen men, he
would, as soon as he could arrange
his busines affairs, enlist in some
branch of the army. He completed
arranging his business affairs last
week, and Monday went to San Fran
cisco to enlist In the aviation branch
of Uncle Sam's fighting men. Since
the young man is of splendid physical
qualification, there is no doubt of him
not passing the examinations.
Mr.. Harris has a host of friends in
this county, who wish his worlds of
good fortune and hope for his safe
return after he has done his bit In
making this world safe for democracy.
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1917-12-07
DOUGLAS MILL
WINS AWARD

The Douglas Milling company has
just received q gold medal awarded
at the Panama-Pacific International
Exposition held at San Francisco, the
medal being one of three won by mill
ing concerns of Nevada. j. n. Ander-
son, manager of the Douglas Mill is
justly proud of the medal and prob
ably at no distant date every sack of
flour turned out from the mill will
bear reproduction of the gold
medal
The award of the gold medal to the
Douglas Mill is not only a recognition
of the excellent quality of -four made
here, but it is also testimonial of
the high grade wheat that is grown
on the farms of Carson Valley.
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1917-12-07
Soldier ReSents
Insults; Licks Three

1t was reported here yesterday that
three Swedes who have been work.
ing at Masonic, insulted a soldier on
the train to Reno Tuesday night
The soldier was Fred Jespersen of
this place who was returning to his
company at San Francisco The in
suits made him hot in the collar and
since he is an out and out American
he resented the slurs and in quicker
that IL takes time to tell, he threshed
his three tormentors and did good
job at that
Fred is one of Uncle Sans fighting
lads, and no doubht felt that the in
suits were being heaped upon his
government rather that upon him.
Nothing but admiration can be be-
slowed npon this young soldier
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1917-12-07
Honor Roll Of the
CdrdnderviIIe School

Roll of Honor of Consolidated
School district A for third month
endinf Nvember Goth:
Seventh and Eighth Grades-Grace
Brockliss, Luvine Ruhenstroth. Maoel
Imelli, Sophine Lampe, Ada Spring
meyer, Cecil Stodieck, Cedric Brock
liss, Eugene Thompson, Fred Frevert
Rubel Hansen. Smithie McMullin,
Tom Raycraft.
Josephine Helwinkel, Teacher.
Fifth and Sixth Grades-Ethel
Boone. Leona Currie, Jennie Fay,
John Frevert, George Helwinkel,
Henry Helwinkel. Elda Rosenbrock,
Henry Ruhenstroth. Viola Ruben
stroth, Elmer Stodieck. Francis Reed,
Elizabeth Berning, Grant Dangberg,
Homer Raycraft, Jeffry Springmeyer.
-Kirstine ]. Doane, Teacher.
Third and Fourth Grades Majorie
Dack, Willie Helkinkel, Sammy
Imelli John McCullum, George
eMnZel, Margaret Park, Mildren Park,
Fred Berning, Gerald Christensen,
Irene Currie, Burt Dake, Otto Hell
winkel. Edna Sarman, Frieda Sar-
man, Roderick Thompson.
-Juanita Frey, Teacher.
Primary Experimentation Bern
ing. Lawrence Hellwinkel Melvin
Jacobsen, Glenn Kyle, Dwight Nelson,
Crete Rosenbrock, Quinlan Raycraft.
Kenneth Dake, Mabel Sarman.
Mabel Ritchford, Teacher.
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1917-12-07
LUTHERAN CHURCH NOTES

Since last Sunday we have again
entered the blessed time OF Advent.
The services next Sunday, which will
be conducted In the English language.
will be Advent services In harmony
with the season of the year. Let us
come one and all and prepare our
heart and mind for the festival of
our dear Saviors birth.
Sunday morning at $50 o'clock the
Sunday School will meet.
Owing to the fact that quite a num-
Der OF our young people are attend
ing universities and can not partake
OF the our regular Communion serv-
ices which has been announced for
next Sunday evening, will be post
poned until the Christmas week. so
that they may have an opportunity
10 partake of the same. The exact
time will be announced in due time
Sunday afternoon at O'Clock the
Genoa Lutheran Sunday School will
meet at the Union Church in Genoa.
Al o'clock Lutheran services will
be held according to resolution
passed after the last services. Every
body Will, please, take notice of the
change.
In a private service at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. Lawrence =. Pacobsen
The infant son. Ordell Franklin was
baptized. Mr.. and Mrs. Herman
Muller We're the sponsors.
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1917-12-07
Little Patriot Writes
Of Army life

1t will be remembered that with the
second quota of men to leave this
county for the training camp at
American Lake. there was little
Japanese, who had waived his right
as an alien for exemption, stating
that country that was good enough
for him to live inf was good enough
for him to live in, was good enough.
Masao Miyasako and few days ago
Sheriff Nielsen received letter from
this little patriot and and portion
OF 1t is published below:
Dear Sir: We are drilling every
day.. The work is not very hard but
at the same time, we are well trained
enough trained to lick the kaiser.
That is about all have to say
about military life. But. perchance
you are waiting some information
from us, | might write you few
lines more.
Although Hans Jensen is not very
heavy, he is in the heavy artillery
corps. Williams is supposed to be
relieved, but unfortunately he is
quarantined with Canonica and some
others. John Christensen is in Sup
ply Company 362nd Infantry. John
likes his job alright. Charles Nc
Innis is company clerk of Machine
Gun Co., 362nd Infantry Lewis and
Michelloti are also in the same CON-
pany. l am in company l. 362nd
Inf, together with Granta and Ander-
son, and also with some Carson boys
l may be transferred somewhere
again. Thus we are scattered all
over Camp Lewis. ! can't locate the
rest of the Douglas County boys.
The weather here is damp and
rainy. For this reason, perhaps, we
are coughing, one and ALL This will,
however, disappear soon, when we are
used to the climate of the northwest.
So much for army life this time,
Mr.. Nielsen. And summing up what
have said, would like to tell you
this is the place for many young men,
for they, young and strong, need to
be well trained to do their aprt in the
service for their own great nation.
One more thing | tell you, Mr. Mel
sen; that is the life in short It's
worth while to live; but why not
worth while to die when death is
worth while itself by confronting a
common enemy of mankind?
Please tell somebody to write to
somebody at Camp Lewis--to anyone.
anywhere in the camp. We visit
each other and talk of what you think
of us.
Sincerely,
MASAO MILASAkO,
Company l.. 362nd Infantry
Camp Lewis,
American Lake, Wash
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1917-12-07
MILAN MURRAY, CARSON
POSTMASTER PASSES AWAY

William f. Murray. postmaster at
Carson City, died Sunday afternoon
following an operation for intestinal
trouble. He was taken i'll suddenly
Friday and an operation performed
Saturday. He is survived by a widow
and two children.
movement has been launched and
Is being sanctioned by leading demo-
Gratis for Mrs. Murray to succeed her
late husband as postmaster.
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1917-12-07
MANS son DIES
on BATTLEFIELD OF FRANCE

An American casualty list for the
first time affected a resident of Gold
field yesterday, when j. j. McGee,
former proprietor of the Bank Cafe,
read in the latest list of the death of
his son. William Evans McGee. in
France. following the amputation of
both legs after being wounded in
action with General Perishing's army.
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1917-12-07

At regular meeting of the Board
of County Commissioners held at
Minden Wednesday, the following re-
port of fees was made by the county
officials:
Fred Klotz, Recorder
H. c. Jepsen, Clerk-------- $3.50
Chris Nielsen, Sheriff /17.50
C.. Krummes, Justice of Peace 1880
A. w. Ramsay, Constable 4.25
Total $4,000
Board recessed until called by the
Chairman.
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1917-12-07

Board recessed until called by the
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1917-12-07
R. {. Jensen BUYS
Interest Of Partners

The sheep and grazing business of
the J.-U. Stock company, has been
purchased by the junior member of
the firm, r. c.. Jensen OF this place,
and who will conducts the extensive
interests in the future. The consid-
Grafton is said to have been better
that 100000.
The company was organized some
years ago and purchased valuable
others in different parts of Nevada
and California. The company owns
large number of sheep which is
ranged in Washoe and other counties.
II. c. Jepsen, cash adavnc for
Scarlner 5000
Arendt Jensen Co., road sup $40
c. o. ID. garage, oil and gas for
tractor 1850
Hobart Estate Co. lumber 319
Hobart Estate Co.,, lumber 1876
w. d. Park, blacksmithing 2055
Farmers Coop. Store, road sup. 1906
STATE OF NEVADA,
County of Douglas, (ss.
l.. H. c. Jepsen, County Clerk and
Ex-Oficio Clerk of the First Judicial
District Court. in and for Douglas
County. Nevada, and presiding clerk
of the Board of County Commission
ers. for said County, do hereby certify
that the foregoing is true and cor
rect copy in regular form of claims
pending against said Douglas County
and duly acted upon and approved at
their regular meeting, date December
5th, 1917.
In Witness whereof, | have hereun-
to set my hand and affixed the Seal
of the board this 5th day of December,
1917.
H. c. JEPSEN. Clerk.
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1917-12-07

Bakers orchestra will play the
overtures at valhalla theatre Sunday
evening.
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1917-12-07
CLAIMS ALLOWED By
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

Following is list of claims al
owed by the County Commissioners
of Douglas County at their last reg
ular meeting:
The Redwood gazette., 1917-03-28
THE MAN ON TOP.

WITH the beginning of a new year,
w thoughtful individuals give them
selves over to earnest, deep study
how best to get along in the world, how to
become more useful and successful in life,
and how eventually to reach the top of
the ladder. One who has gone through
them all and fully learned to understand
the situation has formulated some point
ers that may be helpful to others. He
presents them in this form:
The man on top is the man who puts in
full time and doesn't soldier" on the job.
He has made good since boy. Every
little success has boosted him to the top.
He's the man who keeps his promises,
respects the other mans rights and asks
only for what is coming to him.
He's the man who takes his job serious
ly, and conscientiously discharges his duty
He's the man who keeps his eye on the
job in front of him and not on the time
clock
| He's the man who knows that virtue
and ability will be recognized and that
pull, favors and tips are things the sec,
ond-rater looks for and depends upon.
He's the man who honors the man in
the trench as much as the man in the
front Office.
He's the man who fights his own bat