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The Churchill county standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1908-1920, 1918-02-27
RUMOR THAT FLOUR MILL
MUST CLOSE UNFOUNDED
Trouble the Outgrowth of Wrong In
depreciation of Food Law, Matter
Satisfactorily Adjusted

Excitement stirred our communi-
ty last Saturday as probably never
before as intermingled with the
many reports afloat was the out
standing one that the hand of the
q. s. Government was lying heavily
upon one of our industries.
Run to earth the various rumors
were that the State Food Admins
traitor had closed down the Fallon
Flour Mill for an infraction of food
laws. Separating the chaff from the
wheat, an easy matter in view of its
being -four mill, or in other words
eliminating the rumors in the case
1t developed that acting under a
misinterpretation OF the food law re-
speeting the exchange Of -four for
wheat there had been, according to
the food administrator, technical
violation of the law.
E. L. McKeown local food admin
strator when seen admitted that he
had called the attention of the State
Food Administrator to the alleged
violations, having had frequent COM
plants from distributors of food
stuffs that the law was not being
strictly observed.
David Mccall, on behalf of the
MILL stated that he had not in any
instance departed from the instrue-
tions received, and 1t was brought
out that the principal cause of the
trouble was due to farmers bringing
their wheat to the mill and request
ing -four in exchange, which under
the food law they could do only upon
their statement that they had the
designated proportion of other sub
stitutes to be joined with that par
ticular order
Mccall further declared that the
law specifically stated that mills oi
capacity not exceeding rs barrels
Der day were to continue the matter
of exchange as formerly which law
has worked confusion and partiality
due to the insistence of the admins
tration that the distributor sell in
only such relative proportions as di-
rected by the government officials.
Thus, according to these distributors
when they refuse to sell customer
-four except under a strict interpre-
tation of the law he at once takes is
sue and departs to purchase where
the law has a more lenient applica-
ton.
As a matter of fact the mill was
not closed down and in view of the
entire matter being one of incorrect
Interpretation of the law the ques-
ton has been settled to the satisfac-
ton of the Food Administrator and
the mill.
The Churchill county standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1908-1920, 1918-02-27
PASSING OF Ed. kAVANAUCH
FOLLOWING A BRIEF ILLNESS
Gained State Prominence In Leading
Posse for Capture of Winnemucca
Bank Robbers

After a weeks illness from pneu-
monia Edwin Kavanaugh passed
away at the Cottage Hospital at an
early hour last Wednesday morning.
He had been in the employ of the
Geo. b. Williams for a number of
years and was well known amongst
the cattlemen throughout the state.
He was born in Chemung, Illinois,
October 1859, and came to Nevada
in 1877, entering the employ of Rus
sell & Bradley, stock men of Elko
county remaining with them for 15
years
He gained statewide prominence
at the time of the Winnemucca
bank robbery about 20 years ago in
organizing a posse and pursuing the
bandits into Wyoming. covering a
distance of over 600 miles.
The pursuers were close on the
trail of the robbers during the long
Chase, at one time being in sight of
/ their prey. but the band was we'll
organized and through the means
of previously we'll laid plans had re-
lays of mounts awaiting them at
needed points along the entire
course, it being known that they
changed horses over twenty times.
The robbers finally made their es-
cape through seeking refuge in the
noted Hole in the Wall and 30 elud.
ed the posse, although later some
members of the party were caught.
This was the last bank robbery
occurring in the state and Kava-
naugh and his band received un-
qualified praise for their determined
and courageous attempt.
Deceased received the most
thoughtful attention during his ILL
ness from his late employers and
many beautiful floral pieces covered
the casket. notable among them be.
Ing those of Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. B.
Williams.
He is survived by three sisters
whose home Is in Illinois. and one
brother Steve, of Masonic. Califor-
mia, who was present at the funeral
The funeral exercises were held
in Trinity Episcopal church Arch
deacon Emery L. Howe officiating.
A quartette consisting of Mrs. C.
F. Cline, Mrs. +. E. Nichols, John
ston Price and Harold Bellinger
rendered several appropriate selec-
tions during the service.
The Churchill county standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1908-1920, 1918-02-27
OUR-WHEfL DRIVE IS MADE
PRACTICABLE ON AUTO TRUCK
UnO Auto Truck Co. Devises Unique
Front Axle That Overcomes
Difficulties

Incorporated under the laws OF
the State of Nevada the Rogers una-
Drive Motor Truck Corporation has
entered the field to add its best"
toward solution of the transporta-
ton problem.
]. Amenda, president of J. E.
Amenda & Co, brokers, of Reno, and
a member of the board of directors
of the Motor Truck Co., who has Civ
en- much study to the matter of mo-
tors states that beyond question the
Rogers Una has overcome every OBJ
lection heretofore advanced against
the motor truck.
The particular feature in the Rog-
ers Una truck that commends IL to
users of such motive power is its
four wheel drive making possible the
only positive perfect and two and
four-wheel steer.
This claim can be made by no
other truck now on the market and
in addition to this supreme edyan-
tage is that both axles viii be full
floating. another all important fea-
ture which will keep the wheels pull
ing evenly when steering and it is
claimed that. steering iC made easier
than on ordinary trucks by their
method of overcoming the leverage
against the steering post.
Both drives are worm gear and
both axles are firmly braced to the
frame of the truck.
The Rogers Una Company is
strongly organized financially and
expect to have their first trucks
ready for delivery this month,
when they will be on exhibit in
Reno.
The trucks will be built in two,
three and five ton size and will be
driven by thirty horse power gas
motors.
John Z. Amenda & Company,
Reno. are exclusive financial agent
for the company and will be the sell
ing agents for the 100000 shares
that are to be placed on the market
There is without doubt great flu
ture for this company as they have
entered the field at most oppor-
tune time.
The Churchill county standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1908-1920, 1918-02-27
TELEGRAM REPORTS GORDON
SINhONDS ILL IN HOSPITAL
Taken Down With Spinal Meningitis,
Immediately Upon Arrival at
Kelly Field, Texas

A message was received by w. A.
Simmonds early yesterday morning
informing him that his son Gordon
was i'll in the hospital at Kelly Field,
San Antonio, Texas, from spinal
meningitis.
The message was a shock to the
family here as the last word from
Gordon was from Los Angeles stat
ing that he was aboard a special
train destined for Kelly Field.
He enlisted here two weeks ago
being the third son of w. A. Sim
monds to enter the service of his
country, and was apparently in ex-
cellent health and spirits when leav-
ing, and he was evidently stricken
Immediately upon arrival in camp.
The family anxiously awaits further
news from the hospital authorities.
The Churchill county standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1908-1920, 1918-02-27
Methodist Church Services

The last Sunday prior to the be-
ginning of the great union evange-
listic services, should be of great in
terest to the members and friends of
the church. Let us all have these
great interests much upon our minds
and hearts; otherwise we shall un-
doubtedly fail to realize the bless
ings that should come to us as a re-
suit of the special efforts. The
evangelists, Clark and Wood. are
now engaged in similar meetings at
Susanville, California, and if we are
to Judge of what may be expected
here, from reports reaching us from
Susanville, we may count at least,
upon great opportunity for the
churches that may be In condition to
do business when the evangelist ar
rive. The services next Sunday will
be with a view to such preparation,
and every member and friend, in
sympathy with the growth of Christ g
kingdom, should be present to lend
such aid as may be In their power.
Let all good people make a special
effort to be present at the union
prayer meetings at the Baptist
church each Wednesday evening,
from now until the eyangelistic
meetings begin.
Now is the time for our league
and Sunday school, to take reckon
ings, and come up to their best pos
sibilities. Let everybody do his bit,
and abundant harvests may be ex-
pected.
]. A. WACHOB, Pastor.
The Churchill county standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1908-1920, 1918-02-27
STATE FOOD ADMINISTRATOR
TO ARRIVE TOMORROW

State Food Administrator J. A.
Wood will arrive tomorrow Thurs
day, to remain only between trains.
He will be at the Court House,
during his brief stay and desires to
meet hotel, restaurants managers,
wheat consumers and all others in
any way affected by the food laws. 1t
will be profitable for all those in the
above classes to call upon him for
enlightenment upon the more recent
orders issued from Washington per-
tanning to the purchase and uses of
grain foods.
The Churchill county standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1908-1920, 1918-02-27
MRS. WILLIAMS ENTERTAINS
IN HONOR OF GUESTS

Mr.. and Mrs. Geo b. Williams
and Mr.. and Mrs Frank NJ. Hoy en-
tertained last Friday evening in hon
or of their guests Mr.. and Mrs. Burr
Stewart of Elko County.
The evning was delightfully."- spent
dancing following the card games
and dainty refreshments concluded
the pleasures of the evening.
The prizes which consisted oil
Thrift Stamps, were awarded to Mrs
Harry Robinson who led the ladies
in score and to DR.. c. II. Lehners
who led on the opposite side.
The Churchill county standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1908-1920, 1918-02-27
FRIDAY CLUB ENTERTAINS AT
HOME OF MRS. BINGHAM

Monday afternoon the Friday Club
entertained at the home of Mrs. E.
L. Bingham in honor of Mrs. E. w.
Curtis who leaves for California next
Saturday.
Bridge was the diversion for the
afternoon and at the close of the
game dainty refreshments were serv-
ed and the guest of honor was pre-
sented with a boudior clock as a re-
membrance.
Mrs. A. E. Wilson won the prize
for high score.
The Churchill county standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1908-1920, 1918-02-27
PETITION FOR IRRIGATION
DISTRICT NEARLY READY
viii Probably be Presented to Com.
missioners for Calling of Elec-
ton Next Month

After nearly a year of strenuous
effort on the part of the committee
on organization of an irrigation dis
trict, under the provisions of the law
as amended at the last session of the
legislature, enough signatures and
some to spare have been secured to
insure the organization.
The next thing on the program is
the publication of a notice of the in
tention of. the signers to present the
petition to the Board of County Com
missioners who, If all the legal re-
quirements have been complied with
will call a special election for the
election of directors, after defining
and establishing the boundaries of
the proposed district and also divid-
ing the district into three, five or
seven divisions, as the petition may
determine. Each of the divisions will
be entitled to one director.
The officers of the district shall
consist of predetermined number
of directors and a secretary and
treasurer who shall be appointed by
the board of directors.
Any person. male or female, of the
age of tweaty-one years, whether or
not a resident of the district, but
who is a bona fide holder of title or
evidence of title of not less than five
acres of land in the proposed dis
trict shall be entitled to vote. But at
any election upon the question of a
proposed bond issue, contract with
the United States or any election to
authorize Indebtedness, each quail
fed elector shall he entitled TO cast
one vote for each one dollar or mai
or fraction thereof, of benefit or as
sessment apportioned to his land as
shown in the apportiorment of ben
efits under the proposed contract or
bond issue.
The election shall be held as near
ly as practicable in accordance with
the general election laws and the
votes eanvassed and the results an
nounced by the Board of County
Commissioners.
The final determination to organ.
ize an irrigation district on this pro.
ject probably marks one of the most
momentous decisions in the history
of the district. While the general
purposes of the organization have
long been recognized by everyone as
absolutely essential to the complete
realization of the possibilities under
the reclamation law, the adjust.
ment of the many diverse interests
between homesteader and vested
right owner have required consider.
able time and many compromises
which are now happily settled and il
is safe to predict that in future all
minor matters can be left to the ad-
judication of he elected board of di-
rectors.
1t is anticipated that the publi-
cation of the notice to the Board of
Commissioners will begin within the
next few days, or as soon as the fin
al checking up of the owners of title
has been completed and confirmed.
The Churchill county standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1908-1920, 1918-02-27
MRS. j. NJ. FULTON OF RENO
TO SPEAK HERE

Mrs. J. NJ. Fulton of Reno, presi
dent of the Womans Auxiliary OF
Nevada district, will arrive In Fallon
next Friday. March l.
The object of her visit is to organ
ize a branch of the Womans Auxili-
airy of the Episcopal church, and tie
meeting will be held at the home of
Mrs. Chas. w. Kinney at p. m.
At D. m. she will give an ad
dress on "The conquest of the
Church" at the Lenten Tea meeting
to be held at the home of Mrs. E. l..
Bingham under the auspices of the
Ladies' Guild admission to which is
twenty-five cents.
The Churchill county standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1908-1920, 1918-02-27
WEDDING OF AYLMER MEDER
AND OLIVE L. MATTHEW'S

At the Baptist parsonage last Sat
urday evening Rev. M. w. Coates
united in marriage Olive Eliza beth
Matthews and Aylmer Meder.
The bride is well known as one OF
the efficient deputies in the Fallon
post Office and carries with her the
best wishes of the many friends she
gained through her uniform courte-
sy In the trying position she has va
Gated.
The couple left Immediately fol-
lowing the nuptials for their ranch
near Fernley.
The Churchill county standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1908-1920, 1918-02-27
NOTICE
STREET SPRINKLING

Sealed bids for sprinkling the
streets of the City of Fallon. during
the coming season. will be received
by the City Council of said city, up
to o'clock p. NJ, of March 10.
1918.
All bids to be per men and teams
for an eight hour day.
The successful bidder must oper-
ate two sprinkling carts when nee
essary, subject to advice from the
City Engineer
A. J. PRICE, City Clerk.
Fallon, Nevada, Feb. %, 1918.
The Churchill county standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1908-1920, 1918-02-27
Card of Thanks

We desire to express our thanks
to those friends who extended many
acts of kindness and words of SYM
pathy to us in our recent affiiction
in the loss of wife and mother.
p. A. McEVOY,
MRS. EUGENE DIXON.
The Churchill county standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1908-1920, 1918-02-27

American troops on the Cham
payne front. They wish the folks at
home to understand, however, that
fhare's nothing In q namn
The Churchill county standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1908-1920, 1918-02-27
Trinity EpiseopaI Church

Sunday School every Sunday 10
A. M. Service second and fourth
Sunday every month.
Archdeacon e. L. Howe,
The Churchill county standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1908-1920, 1918-02-27
MRS. EUGENE DIXON.

The next conservation order to be
issued should be for a series OF
speechless days in Congress.
The Churchill county standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1908-1920, 1918-02-27

The Draper Club will meet at the
home of Mrs. F. Clifford Shaffer next
Monday, March 4.
The Churchill county standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1908-1920, 1918-02-27

DR.. and Mrs. J. c. Ferrell came In
from Wonder Friday and returned
Saturday.
The Churchill county standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1908-1920, 1918-02-27

Smoke Ei rropico Cigars,
The sun., 1918-10-05
TRADING IN CURB
SECURITIES ACTIVE
Renewed Strength in Higher
Priced Oils-War Stocks
Decline.

Trading in the curb market yesterday
was quite active. with renewed strength
In the higher priced oil stocks. while the
war stocks continued to decline. The
demand for the higher priced oil stocks
which has occurred in the last few days
was again in evidence and some new
high levels were established. Penn Mex
lean Fuel was again the most active and
sold more than 5 points higher and the
Standard OIL stocks moved from one
TO points higher Midwest Refining
and Houston OIL were strong early.
showing advances OF about . points, but
subsequently reacted and lost most of
he Improvement
Among the war shares, Submarine
Boat and Wright-Martin Aircraft were
the weakest features. The latter sold
to within small fraction of the lowest
evel of the year. while Submarine Boat
ost another point Standard Motors
moved lower. while Aetna Explosive
was fairly steady and moved within q
small price range The motor stocks
we're dull. with strength in United after
early weakness. Gillette Safety Razoi
common was again we'll bought and es-
tabllshed new high record
Russian Government bonds moved IT
an irregular manner They opened lower
hut rallied. Profit taking in the latter
trading caused the loss Of most OF TIL
advances Among the industrial issues
Bethlehem Steel Is 1923 were the most
prominent. rising to a new high record
and touching par for the first time.
Mining stocks were quiet and feature
less
The sun., 1918-10-05
s2aa; cuils, per dozen, si91.So. GUINEAs
Spring, per pair. 81 q $50; old, per pair.

s2as; cuils, per dozen. sI9l.So. GU1NEAs
..sprins per pair, n9l.so; old. per pair
POULTRY, LIyE-cHIcKENs-yl. :x :
&c. OLD RoosTERs,-via freight. zee
TuRKEYs,.via freight or express. 2sg
freight, 30c, GEBsE-via freight or ex-
press, rs a 2ec. GUINEAs--Per pair. via
freight, 75c. LIVE PIGEoNs-Per pair.
via freight or express. 1905
10 sss.' mould .'l s.sod.; Cubes. s'!se
XXxX powdered, e.2oc.: powdered, s.l5c. ;
,nne graduated and diamond a. &C.; con-
fectioners A. S.soc.; No. ], SSbc.
VEGETABLES, MISCELLANEOUS -
SrSm SSis c sRussss spRouT h
Long Island, quart. bGlso.; state. quart
BEANs-Nearby. wax or green. bsk. SOC.
CRANBERRY. SOC. Gii; state; ess;; $50 tOe
sa afsa Oi sess as ' s.s soc. S.i: ssI,
:i;nSg2,2sS.a cARRoTsIie9 suns shes az .,
Gl,5o. CoRN-Per' 100 ears. soc. 9s2.
CucuMBERs - State, bsk.. s1so@:.7s
S SS ;ssSs n SrGyMb ssa ficSsEs
Sb % ,9'5 Sia c a ton,
ss .i ge5 So .sSs FL <sS
~
Island, bbl.. s2T5; crate. s2a45o; state
large crate. s250a45o: small crate. sag
| $50. cELERY-State and Jersey. bunch
1850; rough, case. s2gs.bo. EGG
TPLANTs-Nearby, Dbl. .l;SoSa; s Ssk'
s0as5c.: crate. 500 f5c. HoRsERADIsh
Western. 100 lbs, 1895. LIMA BEANS
Potato bsk.. l92; fiat bsk, 75c q l.ss
potato bag. 75c. q sl.7S. LEESs.-Nearby
100 punches. 81. LETTucE-Bsk,, SOC q
tI25; crate. soc. 9sl.6o; nearby, Dbl. 5oc
as MUSHROOMS. ID. Sl.5O93. oYs-
TER PLANTS-Nearby, 100 punches, $40
s. oKRA-Jersey, bsk., NaS; Florida
hsk., tlni ONlONS-Jersey, bsk., 75c. ~
si.?5; Connecticut Valley. 100 Id bag, tl.7;
a. Long Island. Dbl, H.75p2: Orange
county. New York, bag, tlgl.75: bsk.. I5c
| ISl; State and Western. 100 ID. bag, ". 81
! Gi250 PEAS--State and western New
York, bsk.. .2.50g3; Maryland. bsk.. ti.5o q
$50; virginia. bsk., s2.50 1S.5o; California
half drum, 80. PEPPERS-Bull nose
bhl, sla2.:5; long, Dbl, .lg9:S; chess
bhl, NaS' finger; bei. N;sSg2;soi
| Nearby, curly, 100 punches. t6l.25
The sun., 1918-10-05
FINANCIAL NOTES.

shattuck and Arizona Mining Company
reports output for the month of Septem-
Der OF 6ss.s4 pounds of copper, compared
with es2,ssl pounds in August The con-
Germ produced 325,4s6 pounds OF lead, S,62l
silver ounces and lO3 gold ounces
August copper production Of the Con-
soiidated Copper Company was l.3bT.763
mounds.
Output OF the columbia Gas and Electric
Company for the week ended September
20 was 22o7io gallons. compared with
l1,5S? gallons for the same period last
year. The production for the current year
to September 20 amounted to s,367lS0
gallons.
Burgess. Lang & Company OF Boston
announce they have discontinued their
New York office. W. h, Smith, the New
York manager OF the firm, viii henceforth
make his headquarters at the office OF
Carter & Co.
Federal Reserve system has admitted
the following state institutions: Peoples
Savings Bank. capital $4,000: Fairness
Savings Bank, $4,000: Bank OF George
town. 100000; Iowa Savings Bank,
$4,000.
Lake Of Woods Milling Company has
declared a regular quarterly dividend of
The sun., 1918-10-05
COTTON BREAKS ON
GOOD CROP REPORT
December Contracts Sell OFF
From 32.15 to 31.53-
Trading Light.
LIST CLOSES STEADY
Brisk Selling by Brokers With
Liverpool and Southern
- Connections.

Reports Of increased spot offerings
and improving crop prospects were con-
sidered responsible for the sharp break
In the cotton market yesterday. Trading
was not active and there was no ex-
element. but December contracts sold
on from S2.15 to asa. closing at the
lowest. with the general list closing
steady at a net decline OF 90 to los
points.
The feature was the selling by brok-
ers with Liverpool and Southern con-
nections. The former was believed to
he for the purpose Of hedging cotton
bought In the South and II was gen.
orally considered that the latter was
also against actual. Domestic mills
are said to be showing very little in
terest In the immediate market. so that
the demand was mostly for export &C.
count at time when supplies are ac-
;umulating rapidly in the interior.
The sun., 1918-10-05
Porphyry Output Grows.

The four porphyry copper companies
made an excellent output showing In
September, when their total production
was 39,s4l,4l5 pounds, against 3s,11i,-
765 In August, and 3G.42S.24o in July.
Chino with a gain OF 100000 pounds
over the preceding month. Ray with n
rise OF G25.Oo0 and Nevada with a gain
Of 10000 were on the constructive side.
while Utah lost l,135.00O in September,
compared with the preceding month.
Shattuck Arizona Copper produced in
September 6S6.S44 pounds of copper.
325,4s6 pounds Of lead, 1921 ounces Of
silver and 1859 ounces of gold.
The sun., 1918-10-05

The local market for spot cotton WIS quiet
and IS points lower at "a Sc. for middling up.
land sales nil.
.soVhern spot markets follow: Galveston
bales. New Orleans steady, unchanged At
2, 1sc. Gales. SEA bales. Mobile quiet. 100
points lower at 81. &c: sales, 50 bales. ssvsn:
bales. Norfolk quiet, 50 points lower at
80. sales, ~ bales. Baltimore nominal. 50
81 points lower at s7c. sales, 80 bales Hous.
ton steady. 50 points lower at sc. sales. 3,S6s
bales. Little Rock steady, unchanged at
point: lower d s3c. sales s,sss oales
The sun., 1918-10-05
LONDON MARKET.

LONDON, Oct 4.-There was no slack
ening In the demand for gilt edged
securities on the stock exchange to-day.
ana the stock available was not suf-
;-lent to all orders. Russian securities
were strong features and business
.'oadened In Mexican rails and specu-
!atiye mines, but armament shares were
weak, Money conditions were easier.
discount rates were quiet. D..
The sun., 1918-10-05
RAIN RUINS RAIsIN CROP.
San Joaquin Valley Product Al
most Total Loss.

FRESNO, Cal. Oct. 4.-Untimely rains
In this section OF the San Joaquin VAL
ley hive ruined a large percentage OF
the raisln crop, which was In. process
OF drying In the vineyards, Hundreds o.
thousands OF trays to-day are lying in
the fields with the biackened remains
OF what were once partially cured raisins
In scores OF vineyards II was authorita-
lively stated the loss Is complete.
Less than 15 per cent. OF the muscat
grape crop of about 10000 tons escaped
damage according to the estimate Of the
Raisin Growers Association.
The sun., 1918-10-05
COTTON STATISTICS.
New Orleans Cotton Market.

NEW ORLEANS, Oct. 4.--Lower values
were forced on the cotton market to-day
and the decline persisted throughout the
session. On the close most active months
were II to 90 points under the final
rotations Of yesterday. October. 30.s2c.
December. 30.S2c.; January. S0.21c.
March. S0.2ec. May, s0.21c. Spot steady
and unchanged; middling 33.l3c.