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The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1917-06-01
STATE HIGHWAY
ENGINEER SELECTED

The directors of the department of
highways late this Afternoon appoint
ed r. X. West as highway engineer.
The board was unanimous in its Sc
lection of Mr.. West. w. B. Alexander,
chairman of the board said that out
of several hundred applications in
Guiding a large number of names
brought from Washington by Gov.
Boyle. West stands head and shout
ders above the rest.
Wset for sometime PAS; has heen
employed in experimenting state
highway construction in California
having been employed by the Califor
mia state highway commission. Prior
to that time he was employed in {
similar capacity for the government
Today the commission received {
communication from the nationa
highway board, saying that in cast
the Nevada commission failed to APP
point West the government would
engage him.
Vests salary as highway enginee
will be $4,000 a year-Gazette.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1917-06-01
NEW INDUSTRIAL ACT;
REPORT ON ACCIDENTS

The Nevada Industrial Commission
is considering the early issuance of a
pamphlet that will deal with the du-
ties imposed upon the employers and
employees in case of accident by the
1917 amendments to the law and that
will be Of great interest and import
ance to the $4,000 or more persons
subject to the Nevada Industrial In
surance Act.
The most important part of the new
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1917-06-01

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR
Permission to Appropriate the Pub
Waters of the State of Nevada.
Application No. 4419. Notice is
hereby given that on the first day
of May, 1917, in accordance with
Section So, Chapter 140, of the Stat
utes of 1913, Chas. Culverwell and
William Culverwell, of Phoebe. Coun-
ty of Lincoln, and State of Nevada,
made application to tthe State En-
gineer of Nevada for permission to
appropriate the public waters of the
State of Nevada. Such Appropriation
is to be made from flood waters from
Patterson Wash and its tributaries
consisting of Hulse Creek, Page
Creek, Twenty-one Mile Wash,
Fifteen-Mile Wash Craw Creek,
Fry-Pan Wash, Fairview Wash,
and other tributaries, at point in
the NEA of NEA, Sec. .. #. l N,
Il. ST E., NJ. d. B. & NJ, by means
of reservoir, and loo cubic feet per
second is to be conveyed 10 SW4
SEh, So SW u. NV ii SW14 Sec
l, Ella SEA. SEA NEA, Sec. . Nv
u NNNi4. NE14 SWA Section u
EN-, Section - Township l n
r. 81 E., VIZ. Sec. Z, T. /, N, r
6S E., NJ D. B. & NJ, by means OF
canals and bitches, and there uset
for irrigation and domestic purpos
es. from April list until Novembel
18th of each year. Water not to b,
returned TO stream.
w. NJ. KEARNEY,
State Engineer
! (Signed)
First pub. May Is; last June 10.
Blank deeds and mining location
notices for sale at the Record Office
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1917-06-01

Lead ore is now bringing the high
est prices ever paid in the history of
the country. Settlements are being
made by the Salt Lake smelters at
$3.50 per hundred pounds. A car of
Groom ore reported last week ran
SAILS, and after freight and smelter
charges were deducted Melted $685..
60. This ore was not Of the best
Groom grade, either.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1917-06-01

law is found in the subdivision (c) OF
Sec. 80 and reads as follows:
whenever any accident occurs to
any employee. it shall be the duty
of the employee to forthwith report
such accident and the injury result
ing therefrom to the employer, and it
shall also be the duty of any physi-
clan employed by such injured en-
ployee to forthwith report such &C
cident and injury resulting there
from to the employer and to the Ne
vada industrial commission. When
ever any accident occurs to any en-
ployee. and knowledge of the same
comes to the attention of the en-
ployer by such report or otherwise,
the employer may at once designate,
and send the physician so chosen
by such employer and authorized by
such employer in writing; and the
physician, so chosen, shall be per-
mitted by the employee or any such
person or persons in charge of said
employee to make an examination OF
said injured employee in order to as
certain the character and extent of
the injury occasioned by such acct
dent. Thereupon, it shall be the duty
of the said physician. so chosen, to
forthwith report to the employer and
to the Nevada industrial commission
the character and extent of the said
injury, as so ascertain by said ply
stefan"
In this connection a case that was
settled by the commission shor'
| time ago is particularly interesting. \
carpenter claimed to have gotten {
silver in his hand while at work il
the later part of November. The in
jury appeared to be no more severe
than probably hundreds of like nat
ure that he had sustained during hi
| lifetime. He remained at work AM
finished his job four days later. H
then consulted a physician. However
he made no report of the injury t
either his employer or any man i,
authority. A severe infection follow
ed and it was necessary to lance tn
hand the carpenter was disabled 70
period of one month. He filed
claim for compensation under tn
provisions of the industrial insuranc
act. The proof of personal injury b
accident arising out of and arising i
the course of employment was nc
established by any employees repol
of the accident. The result was thu
the claimant had to submit to the all
davits of himself and witnesses. Th
industrial commission was obliged
make inquiry of the witnesses name
by the claimant. Sufficient proof VIZ
finally gotten upon which to base an
exercised ordinary caution and +
ported the accident to his employ
at once-which is the recurrence
under the law to go into effect Ju
, list. he would not have been p
to delay and trouble that Taste
fully four months. Further, fnllo'
0 ing the course that he did, he cou
not have established his claim al
: secured compensation, unGer the Ia
: soon to go into effect.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1917-06-01
IN THE TENTH JUDICIAL DIS.

IN THE TENTH JUDICIAL DIS
trict Court of tie State of Nevada,
in and for the Count of Lincoln.
In the Matter of the Estate of DOM
onico Strapazon. Deceased. NOTICE
TO CREDITORS.
Notice is Hereby Given: That on
the 9Th. day of April. A. d. 1917,
VIM E. Orr was appointed admin
istrator, by the above entitled Court
and on the 3lst. day of May, A. D.
1917, duly qualified as Administrator
of the estate of Dominica Strapazon,
deceased. All persons having claims
against said estate are requested to
file the same. with the proper vouch-
ers and statutory affidavits attached,
with the Clerk Of said Court within
three CD months from the date of
the first publication of this notice.
Dated Phoebe, Nevada, May 31st.
A. d. 1917.
VIM. E. ORR, Administrator.
First Publication 6-l; last S-22,
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1917-06-01
NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS

You are herby notified that the
second installment of your taxes for
the year 1915, are now due and pay
able at my Office. Same will become
delinquent unless paid on or before
Monday, June 4th, 1917, when 10
per cent and cost Of advertising VIII
be added thereto by law.
CHAS. CULVERWELL,
County Treasurer and Ex-Officio
Tax Receiver.
Firt pub. Navy IL; last June /.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1917-06-01
Get Rid of Your Rheun: atism

Now is the time to get I'd Of your
rheumatism. You will find Chamber
lain's Linament a great help. The re-
lief which it affords is alone worth
many times its cost.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1917-06-01

w. NJ. Kearney, former stateen-
gineer, is prominently mentioned for
the Republican nomination for COY
ernor next year. Kearney is one of
the big men of the state and pos
sesses all of the qualifications neces-
sary to make a splendid chief ex-
ecutive,
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1917-06-01
(ApplicatiOn No. 44O5)

lie Waters of the State of Nevada.
duplication No. 44O5)
Notice is hereby given that on the
gard day of April, 1917, in accord
ance with Section SO, Chapter 140,
Of the Statutes of 1913, one Tom
McCormac. of Las Vegas, County of
Clark, and State of Nevada, made
application to the State Engineer of
Nevada for permission to appropriate
the public waters of the State of Ne
vada. Such appropriation is to be
made from Indian Spring, at point
on unsurveyed land, whence Mount
Timpahute (known locally as Mount
Baldy) bears North SO degrees, 80
minutes East 1850 feet, by means of
pipe line, and one-fourth cubic foot
per second is to be conveyed to the
Groom Mine, U. S. Survey No. 81,
Conception Lode, which bears S. 4
degrees, 81 min. 40 Sec w. $4,000
feet from the point of diversion, by
means of pipe line, and there used
for mining, milling and domestic
purposes. Water not to be returned
to stream.
(Signed) j. G. SCRUGHAM,
State Engineer.
First pub. June /; last, June 20.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1917-06-01
NOTICE OF APPLICATION Fol


Permission to Appropriate the Pub
lie Waters of the State of Nevada.
(Application No. 1900
Notice is hereby given that on the
o%rd day of April, 1917, in accord
ance with Section SO, Chapter 140,
of the Statutes of 1913, one Tom
McCormac, of Las Vegas, County of
Clark, and State of Nevada, made
application to the State Engineer of
Nevada for permission to appropriate
the public waters of the State of Ne
vada. Such appropriation is to be
made from La Quinta Spring, at a
point on unsurveyed land, whence
Mount Timpahute (known locally as
Mount Baldy) bears South 50 degrees
East, 5000 feet, by means of pipe
line, and one-half cubic foot per sec
ond is to be conveyed to the Groom
Mine, U. S. Survey No. 81, Concep
ton Lode, which bears S. 6 deg. 2(
min. 25 sec w. AZ, $50 feet from The
point of diversion, by means of pip'
line, and there used for mining, mill
ing and domestic purposes. Waite
not to be returned to stream.
(Signed) j. G. SCRUGHAM,
State Engineer.
First pub. June /; last, June 20.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1917-06-01

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR
Permission to Appropriate the Pub
lie Waters of the State of Nevada.
Duplication No. 44O6)
Notice is hereby given that on the
23rd day of April, 1917, in accord
ance with Section SO, Chapter 140,
OF the Statutes of 1918, one Tom
NcCormac, of Las Vegas, County of
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1917-06-01
Corns Peel Right
OFF With ''Gets.lf"
9 Drops and the Corn is q ''Goner!

When you've got to walk on
the sides of your shoe to get away
from those awful corn-pains, there's
only one common-SenSe thing to do.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1917-06-01
CRIPPLE CREEK LIVELY

Cripple Creek, one Of the most IA
nous camps in the west, is being ex-
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1917-06-01

Put or 3 drops of "Gets-It" on the
corn right away. Pain and infiam-
nation will disappear. the corn will
begin to shrivel from that instant
then ii loosens and falls right off,
There's no other corn-remover in
the world that acts like 'Gets-It."
No new discovery has been made in
corn-removers since "Gets-It" was
born. Don't forget that fact. Gets
It. does AVA forever with the use
OF salves tina. irritate, bandases that
that half do the work, knives and
scissors that draw blood Use .'Get..-
lt-no more digging or cutting,
"Gets-lt Is sold everywhere. 2Sc y
bottle, or sent on receipt OF price by
e. Lawrence & Co. Chicago. III.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1917-06-01

Permission to Appropriate the Pub
lie Waters of the State of Nevada.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1917-06-01
(Application No. 400

Permission to Appropriate the Pub
lie Waters of the State of Nevada.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1917-06-01
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR

First pub. June l; last, June 20.
Gunnison news-champion., 1917-01-26

There are some Indications
that :hi- legislature il going to
be something different. Surely
We have been afflicted for these
many years and real do-solne-
thing assembly would feel like IA
healing poultice. Starting with
two splendid messages from re-
firing Governor Carlson and
from Governor Gunter, both of
which outlined a large number of
needed measures, the legislators
have gotten down to business
with little delay. Not many bills
have been introduced az yet, but
that is also a good sign. since
instead of the usual batch of
half-baked bills, we can hope to
SEE proposed legislative matters
presented in something like fit
form as emanating from the
statesmen of the commonwealth.
Gunnison news-champion., 1917-01-26

Saturday. January 20. Mrs. F. ID.
Sanford entertained number Of friends
AT kensington. During the Afternoon
a delightful luncheon was served by
Misses Margaret Sanford, Marjorie
Livesly and Leah Hartman The affair
Was in honor OF Mrs. Richard Hart.
Mrs. James Spann and Mrs. j. J.
Shsckleford. who are visiting in town.
The guest list comprised about sixty
five young ladies.
Saturday was Miss Leah Hartman's s
seventeenth birthday. but it passed with
the usual congratulations and small
favors. Monday night, however; being
date free from other social engage
ments. a surprise party of her psrticu-
lar frienos, especially those among the
Uncompahgre Camp Fire circle, were
hidden and enjoyed delightful evening
in honor of the occasion. There were
Refreshments, Miss Margaret Sanford
told fortunes, and the girls sang and
danced.
Among those present at Miss Leah's
party were: Margaret Sanford, Ger
trude Eastman. Alice Osborne, Helen
Winslow, Lois Nelson, Esther Arter-
berry, Katherine Sievers. Elizabeth
Smith, Effie Coolidge. Clara Cooper,
Reva Heiner. Eva Bell Miller, Susan
Stephenson. Irene Sampliner, Evelyn
Miller.
Gunnison news-champion., 1917-01-26
OF WESTERN
SLOPE ATHLETIC AND
RHETORICAL ASSOCIATION

7. o. Dillon. physical director of the
Saturday and Sunday. January 20-2l, in
Montrose. where he attended q con-
ference Of the Western Colorado Athle-
tic and Rhetorical Association, of which
he is chairman. Representatives. from
all the nine schools were present. 1t
vas decided to accept Delta's invitation
for the annual athletic and rhetorical
contest held May 3. 1, and 5. provided
they would have the track in proper
condition by April /. Ii was further
decided to require a stricter observation
of the constitution which remains the
same in regard to track athletics. There
was proposal to incorporate in the
constitution the rulings of the Western
Slope Conference in regard to football
the spring meeting called for May s.
Several amendments to the constitu-
ton were made relative to the rhetori-
Gals. Perhaps the most radical change
was that concerning declamatory con
tests. Beginning this year, Oratorical.
Humorous. aud Dramatic divisional of
Defamation will be made, and con
testsnt from each school entered in eaeh
of the three divisions. II was proposed
that Argument be eliminated from the
contests. since the State Debating
League gives ample opportunity for this
branch Of work. This, however, was
tabled until the spring meeting. The
question selected for the spring argu-
ment is. Resolved: That immigration
to the U. S. be further restricted by =
literacy test.
Gunnison news-champion., 1917-01-26
.. !. J. 1hompson, Keprese1taiivl
latroduees Alternative Bills

As alternative billsto the Joint
administrative bill for the five
state educational institutions by
Speaker Boon Best. skeleton bills
with headings aud enacting
clauses have been introduced in
the House by Hon. T.J. Thomp-
son for the maintenance of the
olorado State Normal School
and for buildings These bills
we're intrnduced by Mr.. Thomp-
Son IA II matter of safety and
,r-cautinn in ease the admins
Frntivr bill should go on the
o.ks nf legislative opposition.
So specified amounts of money
H.. named in th-S.. bills az the
>"rmal School must not be open
q The charge .,f asking for
tnublr the amount of it's impera-
4 iy. needs
Gunnison news-champion., 1917-01-26
ACTIVITIES IN SOCIAL LIFE
AMONG THE WOMEM's CLUBS

On Thursday evening Miss Myrtle
Hood was hostess at an informal even
ing at cards.
Mrs. E. X. Mapes WAS hostess at an
informal afternoon open to Q number Of
friends Thur sdsy.
The Bridge Club met on Thursday
with Mrs. Clarence Adams and q plea
SAINT afternoon was spent.
A dinner party was served on Sunday
at the lovely home Of Mrs. C. A. Nelson
to which the married" members Of
the Faculty we're invited.
Mrs. J. NJ. Thornell entertained two
tables at cards last Friday evening and
everyone present announced an enjoy.
able time.
Last Sunday the three girls who won
the Avant- Athenian debate. Evelyn
Parr, Margaret Matthews and Mar
guerite Reilly. were entertained At La
Veta hotel by Mrs. K. Morrison at din
ner.
At the home of Mrs. Mary Lawrence
members and friends of the Westmins-
ter Guild enjoyed the evening. Miss
Lucy Spicer was hostess and Mrs. E. K.
Mspes, leader.
The plate shower at tie Methodist
church Wednesday afternoon was at
tended by very many friends of the
church and the Ladies Aid. And there
were welcome guests from many of the
other church organizations. A fine lot
OF dishes were donated, which the ladies'
wish to kindly acknowledge.
Complimenting Mrs. r. Hart, and
Mrs. J. Spann. almost thirty ladies'
spent several delightful hours at the
kensingtOn party given bv Mrs. Ira and
Miss Martha Brown on Wednesday af-
ternoon. Dainty refreshments were
served by the hostesses assisted by
Misses Margaret Sanford and News
Newell.
The Gunnison Womans' club met
Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. Jos. Black
stock. Each member invited . friend
or friends. Dean Samuel Quieley al
dressed the ladies on THE New Educa-
tional Code, after which delicious cake
and coffee WAS served. A longer sc--
count Of this Is reserved till next week.
Mrs. Lewis is hard at work in orp,n-
izing and training for the Ainistvol
show which she expects to give some
time in February - . benefit for tn
Firemen. Bes,des the Firemen them.
selves. some Of the town local talent
has been introduced and the show bids
fair 70 be the best yet The first 70.
hsrsal was on Thursday evening.
Gunnison news-champion., 1917-01-26

The initial copy OF the Gunni-
son Empire. VIM. NonMueller.
editor, reaches our table and IL
a very creditahle paper. The
news is well handled 10 spite of
the fact that delay in receiving
the type-etting machine makes
it necessary to get this work
done in Salida. The editor
s-emS TO have good ideas about
town boosting and Of course has
a fresh viewpoint concerning
many things that have become
second hature to this cOmmun-
itv. We wish him well in the
new enterprise.
Gunnison news-champion., 1917-01-26

All OF Governor Gunter'S az
pointmrnts have received gener.
al approval, but GunnisnuIeople
are especially Interested in the
fact that Tom Ehrhart OF Chafi-r
county is again four years the
chairman OF the State Highway
Commission. He knows our
needs over on this side OF the
range, has always treated "
fairly, and We believe IN Tom
Ehrhart.
Gunnison news-champion., 1917-01-26
APPROPRIATION BILLS FOR NOR
NAL ARE INTRODUCED
Continued from First Page.

tiOns receive a lions share in this
arrangement that was to he ex-
pected, and see what this will
give us. For building we will
receive between $4,000 and
$4,000 a year for ten years.
Enough to erect many new and
,bsolutel.y necessary buildings.
Then for maintenance, instead OF
$50. 900 n year this bill pro-
vides nearly 100000.
At the end OF ten years the
Colorado State Normal will have
climbed out OF the infant class
under this provision and at the
next division can claim the share
to which it il entitled
Gunnison news-champion., 1917-01-26

kicks possible in n present to =
politician. tho the Intentions
may he OF the very best. The
thing may run on the bank and
i'll Tony before anoth her election.
and thus break his life lease on
the county clerks office. And it
looks like that "as about the
only thing that could do it.
Gunnison news-champion., 1917-01-26
wl.. to Do Fer Bad Cold.

II you want . cough medicine lat
gives quick and sure action in heang
colds, coughs. Group. get Foley Hosey
and Tar. 1t heals inflamed, swolkn
membranes in throat and chest, or brdA-
chial tubes: breaks up tight cough.
loosens the phleRm. makes breathii
easier. w. s. Thomas, Summervill4
Ga. writes, ''Foley Honey and Tar 10
most efficient remedy for coughs. colds
hoarreness, etc. have used it with ex'
ceIlsnt results. Cansday's Drug Store.
Dr. Walker. Prop.
Gunnison news-champion., 1917-01-26
Crying For Help
Lots Of it in Cunnison But Daily Grow
ing Less

The kidneys often cry for help.
Not another organ in the hole
body is more delicately constructed;
The kidneys are the filters of the
blood.
When they fail the blood becomes
foul and poisonous
There can be no health where there
is poisoned blood.
Backache is one OF the frequent
indications of kidney trouble.
1t is often the kidneys cry or
help. Heed it.
Read what Doan's Kidney Pills
have done for overworked kidneys.
Proof of merit in the following
statement:
James ]. Carmichael. miner. Cora
st, Ridgway. Colo. says: Il have
known of Doan's Kidney Pills for
years, having sold and used them
myself. Whenever l 60 into tho
mines take Doan's Kidney Pills, for
| find that the hard mineral walters
are very apt to cause trouble with tho
kidneys. Whenever feel that nv
kidneys are not acting right. or
have pain or lameness in my back,
| take Doan's Kidney Pills aud find
that thew are thoroughly reliable"
Price Soc, at all dealers Don't sim.
ply ask for . kidney remedy-get Doan's
Kidney Pills-the same that Mr..
Carmichael had.
Foster Milbum Co.. Props, Buffalo.
Gunnison news-champion., 1917-01-26

Delta lnd-I,ende nt:-At the re-
cent meeting Of stockmen in
Montrose, Tony Mcneil was pre-
sen,ed with II new automobile.
Don't know whether Brother
Adams of the Press, Clipped in
on it or not. There are always
Gunnison news-champion., 1917-01-26

corNry or aUSSfsoS. SIS. County Court.
Lena Kopiinger,,
John koBsnssi;S Bs,ssss N'
The People Of the State OF Colorado.
above na%ed. naan dh0PRRREiEsTFi 9PREETiNd the defendant
,efiSn aS% are hs,Ssby e
Gunnison County. State OF Colorado. and
answer the complaint therein within
thirty, days after the service hereof i
served out Of the State Of Colorado, or By
pubiication. within fifty days. after the
seryee .ssSn m,y o the day
set for trial the same Is though such ap-
pearAnce had been made and issue had
The said aetion mis- Is bb broaeht By plaintiff
70 OBTAIN decree Of divorce. dissoiving
the bonds of matrimony now. existing be.
grounds that the defendant being in good
bodily health has failed to make reason.
able provision for the support OF this
prior TO the commencement Of this ac.
uon: and that the defen dant wilfuIly de-
serted the plaintiff without any reason or
commencement Of this action. as viii
acton :cd 70 whish I, rsierense s here made
And you are hereby notified that IL you
fail TO appear. and to answer the said
complaint as above required. the said
piaintin will apply to the Court for the
relief therein demanded.
Given under my hand and the sc al OF
this 18th day Of Dec A d. 1915.
lSEALl CLIFFORD H. STONE,
Judge and Acting Clerk.
E. NJ. Nourse. Attorney.
irst publication Jan. q. 1917.
ast publication Feb. 10. 1911.
Gunnison news-champion., 1917-01-26

GpodNiu W,-.kIy.-On- speak
er al Il hauqurt recently wn- re-
yutei ~ referring 10 Jackson a.
"our patron saint Tho-e stu
pld reporters jefferson j. the
patron saint Of the party, Jack
sOn the patronage saint
Gunnison news-champion., 1917-01-26
EgAfy-Ssvea Team Oh

Swollen ankles. bsckache, sti6 joints
dark puts under the eyes and bladder
disordess are symptoms Of diseased kid
neys. R. B Adams. Spfingneh. No !,
writes: Il had severe attack Of kid
~ troehls. ! am gstting Old. "a. I
txfod di6eeeat treat0ents, bat noe did
- - nucA good q Foiey's Kidnsy
RlI1a. ! consider it ths best" toasyS
Kt1nsy Pills ere tnnic b action, md
Nnfuksoo rive eoed FesultA Cona6n1's
Dsog Stofs, d. Walkse. Prop.
Gunnison news-champion., 1917-01-26

On Wednesday morning Chas. Light
ley and his father in-lsw. Fred Schnell,
returned from SaIida where they have
visited for several days. Mrs. Lightley
will remain in Salida with her mother
two or three weeks.