Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-09-08


ton, where they will enter the United
States army. II was "A splendid occa-
sion and the exercises were in splen.
did keeping. The BIRdiey Opera House
was crowded to capacity. many being
Obliged to stand. a section was re
served for the departing soldiers who
were escorted from the court house by
Mayor Mcbride and members of the
city council, the exemption board. and
the committee on arrangements.
After the picture show the soldiers
were escorted to the stage, which was
tastefully decorted for the occasion.
and the meeting was called TO order
by the chairman, c. b. Henderson. who
| after brief talk introduced Mayor
j. A. Mcbride. The Mayors address
was short but full of patriotic senti-
ment. and he was farmly applauded
Mrs. Otto 4. Williams, chairman OF
the ElkO County Red Cross Chapter.
was then introduced. and she made n
very brilliant and patriotic address.
Mrs. Williams took occasion to urge
food conservation by those who will
remain at home in order to feed and
maintain those who fight our battles at
the front. She also spoke of the WORK
Of the Red Cross and the necessity. OF
giving literally in order that our sick
and wounded may have proper care.
She closed with brilliant and patriO.
tic appeal TO all to do his bit in this
greatest of the worlds wars.
Chairman Henderson then intro.
duccd Judge L. J. l.. Taber, who drove
from Twin Falls by auto yesterday. a
distance of over two hundred miles. in
order TO be present at the meeting
The Judge spoke of the splendid pa
triOtism that is everywhere to be seen
throughout the length and breadth OF
the land. and he cited as an. example
Frank and Charles Winter, of Jar
bidge. who are closing their business
preparatory to departing for the front
The former is fiity.two years old and
the latter is forty.cight. Both served
in the Spanish.American war, nintccn
years ago, Frank as a soldier and
Charley as sailor, and again they
have heard the call of their adopted
country, and they are giving up every
thing to serve il. He warmly COM
mcnded their loyalty and devotion to
the stars and stripes. The Judges
remarks were enthusiastically re
Ccived.
Mr.. Leo Cooper of San Francisco.
was then introduced, who gave an
interesting and humorous talk which
was much enjoyed.
The chairman then introduced +.
T.. Caine, who delivered beautiful adj.
dress. and one filled with patriotic
sentiment. The speaker paid warL
tribute to the departing soldiers, and
said that theirs was privilege that
he enyied. He rcjoiCed with them in
their selection. and said that no higher
honor could come to them, for their
names are enrolled in gold with the
makers and prescrycrs of the nation
and no nobler duty could they perform
for they go forth in the righteous
cause Of humanity, to preserve liberty
= for all generations TO come. He spoke
from his heart and he made Il pro
found impression on his hearers.
> Principal George II. Jensen of the
Elko County High School was then In
troduced, and he made one of his char
acteristic patriotic addresses. He is
n brilliant speaker and his address was
thoroughly appreciated.
The speaking closed with shorD
address by the chairman, Mr.. Hen
dcrson. who in behalf of the ConImun
iiy wished the boys GodspCcd and a
safe return. Mr.. llenderson's re
marks were sincere and we'll chosen
, He is u brilliant speaker and his word.
. made lasting impression on th'
. young men and all who heard him.
The Star Spanglcd Banner was thcr
played by the orchestra, after whicl
the large crowd adjourned TO the
, Mayer hotel dining room where rc
frcshmcnts were served. After that {
. dance was given in the. ball room.
The ten young men who form The
{ first squad called from Elko count!
= are the finest specimens of American
h. manhood Filled with energy and On
- thusiasm of youth they 90 forth. eacl
/. willing and anxious to do his part II
this mighty conflict In which we ar
, engaged. They go not through com
pulsion, as each asked as II particula
favor that he be permitted TO 20 will
the first called to service. They ar
patriots in every sense of the word.
y We bid our soldier boys good.by'
l and God-speed Wherever they may e