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The Washington herald., 1918-12-03
THREE CHILDREN GET
BLACKBOARD ESTATE
Two Missions Also Receive Be-
quests in Woman's Will.

Mrs. Frances T. Blackford. in her
will filed for probate yesterday. left
her house. ia North Carolina ave-
nue. southeast, to her son, in trust
for the use of himself, her daugh-
ter, Frances p. Hazelton. and another
son, Frederic II. Blackford.
Mrs. Blackford's personal and
household possessions were left to her
three children. her daughter-in-law.
Leola Blackford, her grandchild. Ruth
Hazelton, and her housemaid.
The cash bequests are made as fol-
lows: Sunshine Home for Women.
$500; Gospel Mission. 500; Central
Union Mission. $500; Bruen Methodi st
Episcopal Church. First and NJ
streets southeast. 5000; William r.
BIackford. 1890; Frederic II. Black
ford. Sl.6O0: Frances p. Hazelton. 81
900: a sister, Addie A. Lewis. 81, 900
grandchildren. Willis B. and Ruth
Hazelton, $500 each; Leola Black
ford. $500: housemaid, $500. and Mrs
Mary de Ford, 500.
The Washington herald., 1918-12-03
Restaurants Urge Conservation.

Public eating places throughout the
nation are helping to keep the public
reminded OF the Conservation Week
for World Relief" campaign which is
being held under the auspices OF the
United States Food Administration.
Americas pledge of 100000 tons of
food for the hungry millions OF Eu-
rope is being displayed on menu cards
and by posters. Many of the menu
cards contain the following:
This is Conservation Week for
World Relief"
We are trying to save food here"
Are you trying to save food in
your home?"
The Washington herald., 1918-12-03
NEW ADULT CLASS STARTED.
Business High to Teach GrOwn-ups
Shorthand.

Business High School is congrstUlat-
ing itself, according to Allan Davis,
principal. on the success Of its recent
innovation in school work in starting
afternoon adult classes. II is just
starting an afternoon class in short
hand.
Glasses will start. according TO Mr..
Davis. at 5 IS O'Clock in the afternoon.
The work is intensive. so applicants
are urged 10 register Immediately wiki
the principal Of the high school.
The Washington herald., 1918-12-03
Copyright. 191S

my hand and Daddy Lorimer solemn
ly placed one cent on my palm. Then
1 change them for war savings
stamps because that way I'll get my
money back with interest in five
years, you know"
Maybe she'll be needing it badly
just about then" laughed Chrys. Ito
start life anew-in case of a divorce
My sister-in-law spoke carelessly,
but her Jest hurt me terribly.
Fortunately. a remark made by
Mother Lorimer took the general at
tention away from me.
I've great faith in the love of my
sex for peace" she said. Il think
Wen find women ready to make
greater sacrifices than overland MAX
ing them gladly for the sake of peace
even if we have to feed our enc
mics"
Women have always thought love
the most precious word in the Ian
EuaRe. remarked Chrys, but maybe
We've been wrong. maybe it's
peace"
There's a thrill in it. too" sug-
gested Martha, "a thrill as old as
the race. Why today we can actually
get the feeling in that awkward
antique poetry of Isaiah: How beau
tiful upon the mountains are the feet
of him that brIngeth good tidings,
that publisheth peace"
THE word certainly links us up
to the past as no other word does,'
said Daddy. "Remember-in the
Psalms-'PeaCe be within thy walls
and prosperity within thy palaces -
And consider the completeness of
The Washington herald., 1918-12-03

Maulsby presided at the tea table
LippinCtt Higgins, Sonora Marion
de Montero. Miss Mabel E. Simpson
and Miss May n. Sutcliffe.
Miss Helen Stuart Griffith. chair
man of Pages of the United Daugh-
ters of COnfederacy, will act as the
personal page to the district presi-
dent, Mrs. James f. Neulcare, at the
U. W. c. convention. which will be
held at the Confederate Memorial
Home, December 4. Assisting Miss
riffith will be: Miss Louise Mating
ly, Misses Bagby, Mary Alice Pugh,
Ruth Earle, Helen Hopkins and
Josephine Saunders.
The marriage of Miss Alice NJ.
Houston. of Indianapolis. Ind. and
Sergt Lee II. Buchanan. of Shreve-
port, La, but now stationed at Camp
Sheridan, Montgomery. Ala, was
solemnized Friday afternoon at 5
o'clock, November %, at the home of
Rev. George Miller pastor of the
Ninth Street Christian Church. Miss
Ethel Mankedick, of Indianapolis. and
Mr. Eckart, of Washington, were the
attendants.
Wives Of surgeons of the regular
army and reserves, and members of
the medical emergency committee are
requested to meet at the Medical
Museum at 10 o'clock this morning
to be photographed. They are asked
to wear aprons and caps of some
sort.
The Washington herald., 1918-12-03
Added

the Christmas blessing added
mother, I" Peace on EARTH"
while we're establishing peace
among the nations of the earth, II
would be mighty good plan to
make 1t permanent foundation in
homes put in the practical Martha.
In theory. of course. family quar-
rels do not exist. But in fact. they
give lawyers most of their business.
Small tiffs. over nothing important
to start with. bring on most divorce
cases"
There was that dreadful word
again!
Chrys may not be malicious but
she is certainly mischieyous.
Better look out for a divorce suit
In the Lorimer tribe" she said. Jane
Is going to work tomorrow-and oh!
how Bob will rage when he gets
homer
CTo be continued)
The Washington herald., 1918-12-03
How to Acquire Hair Beauty.

You can enjoy a delightful shampoo
with very little effort and for very
trifling cost, il you get from your
druggist a package Of Canthrox and
dissolve a teaspOonful in a cup OF hot
water This makes a full cup OF
shampoo liquid. enough so it is easy
to apply it to all the hair instead of
Just the top of the head Your sham
poo is now ready. Just pour a little
at a time on the scalp and hair until
both are entirely covered by the
daintiIy perfumed preparation that
thoroughly dissOlves and removes
every bit of dandrUff, excess oil and
dirt. After Tinsing the hair dries
quickly with a fluffiness that makes
It seem heavier than it is, and takes
on a rich Iuster and a softness that
makes arranging it a pleasure.-Adv.
The Washington herald., 1918-12-03
Leaves Estate to Widow.

Charles W. jerome. in his will
filed for probate yesterday named
his wife. Eugenia A. jerome. sole
heir to his estate. In case Of her
death Mr.. Jerome's daughter. Carrie
Jerome Nogt was TO receive one
third OF the estate. and his son.
Charles NJ. jerome the remaining
two thirds.
The Washington herald., 1918-12-03
Woman Sues to Get
Possession of Home

A suit for possession of her home,
416 Ninth street southwest, was filed
yesterday in the District Supreme
Court by Sadie V. Holly against Ma
lissa Gaskin. 1t is alleged by the
plaintiff that she was unlawfully
elected from her home on June 10
last by Malissa Gaskin. Besides pos
session of her house. Sadie Holly
claims $1,000 to compensate for rent
duo and the costs of the suit.
The Washington herald., 1918-12-03
Gettin G Too r at?
TryThis-Reduce

Peup.c who don't FoW too fHt are Ire fortu-
rate exception. Eur if yUl find the fat aocumu-
latiDE ~ slrvldv rImtgrs11lP. Euu VII - uiss
% follow this suggestion which Is ini1rsed ~
thousands of people who know. Ask your drug
Elst flr II you prefer writr N the Msrm1lA Co.
sfl WondvEr5 Ave. Detroit Mirh.1 f0r . lsrre
case Cf NarDr.a prp7zz.rfiDr Tablets. &c a
the price tie world over By doing thus yuu WfI
he safe from harmful drugs F1d b. able Co ~
duce two, three or -four pounds q week vithous
dieting or CNeTCiSe ADV
The Washington herald., 1918-12-03
Addresses Petworth Wnmen

Mrs. ID. TeWssberry. Of the War
Comp Community Service. spoke last'
niCht before the petwO-th Woman's
Club in the ychOOlhouse at Shepherd
and Eighth streets
The Washington herald., 1918-12-03
Service Flag Unfurled.

Special Assistant Secretary Of War
Emmet Scott spoke last night al a
service nag UnfurlinE at the colorsd
AsbUIg Methodist Church. There
were ninety stars in the fa=.
The Washington herald., 1918-12-03
Holy Name Reception.

An anniversary reception of the Holy
Name Guild. St Augustine's Parish.
was held last evening at Odd Fellows
Hall.
The Washington herald., 1918-12-03

Miss Alice Hutchins Drake will
give her weekly review of current
history and little talk on a large
topic. tonight at 757 K street, apart
ment 3. The topic of the little talk
will be the work of Violet Oakley
The Washington herald., 1918-12-03

A reception in honor of Capt. Cor
don Gordon-Smith, the well-known
war correspondent and member of
the Serbian Military Mission in this
city, was given Sunday afternoon
by the French Club of the Beaux
Arts Salon, 1413 H street, Mr.. de
Zapp being host. Capt. Gordon
Smith gave an interesting talk on
his various war campaigns. Miss
The Washington herald., 1918-12-03

The Pi Beta Phi Alumnae Club
will hold it's next meeting at the
College Woman's Club, 1922 I street,
this evening at 8 o'clock. Every Pi
Phi is cordially invited.
The Washington herald., 1918-12-03
HOROSCOPE.

The stars incline, but do not compel
The Washington herald., 1918-12-03

Mrs. Blaine EIkins and her young
son have gone to Charleston, W. Va.
where they propose passing some
time with Mrs. Elkins' uncie and
aunt. the former Senator and Mrs.
William E. Chiffon.
The Churchill county standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1908-1920, 1918-07-31
ROSS LEVERS, PIONEER OF
THIS STATE, PASSES AWAY

Ross Levers, one of the best
known pioneers of western Nevada
and well-to-do rancher. died yester-
day at his home in Washoe Valley.
Persons passing his place were
asked to lend assistance in rounding
up some horses in the orchard. Dur
ing the chase the aged man was
seen to stumble and fall
Mr. Levers had conducted a fruit
orchard and ranch for over fifty
years in the fertile Washoe Valley
and was known to have been unusu-
ally successful in his business deal
ings. He was a man of kindly i'm
pulses and highly respected in the
community.
Two sons, Robert and Harry, and
a daughter who is an art instructor
at the University of Nevada, survive
him. Deceased had passed the
four-score mark on life's journey
Carson Appea i
The Churchill county standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1908-1920, 1918-07-31
OPPORTUNITY AGAIN OPEN
FOR IRRIGATION DISTRICT
Matter Held In Allegiance Awaiting
Filling of Bond, Can be Brought
Up Next Monday

Next Monday the Board of County
Commissioners will meet and again
the farmers of the Truckee-Carson
project will be afforded a chance to
avail themselves of the opportunity
to organize an irrigation district.
VIII they act?
The matter has been held in abey-
ance for several months past waiting
for the filing of the necessary bond
TO guarantee the payment of the ex-
penses of holding the election. After
the Board has satisfied itself that a
number of landowners, representing
n majority of the acreage of the pro-
posed district have signed the petit
ton for the election, they will pro-
coed to define the boundaries of the
proposed district and call for the
election of the board of directors
All the preliminary work of per-
fecting the organization has been
performed and the matter Is now di-
rectly up to those interested.
There is practically no difference
of opinion as to the necessity of such
an organization under the law as has
been frequently pointed out. The
only thing remaining is for someone
to take the lead in the matter. The
advantages of the organization are
apparent to everyone, but there still
seems to be an impression extant
that by voting for the organization
the farmer will be pledging himself
to some particular policy, such as
drainage. As a matter of fact, this
as we'll as all other questions are
side from the question of organiza-
ton and must be voted on separately
after the irrigation district Is per-
fected. No one commits himself to
anything by voting for organization
beyond the admission that concerted
action through an officially qualified
and elected board of spokesmen is
superior to the present chaotic con-
dition where no one is empowered
to speak or act either for himself
or his neighbors.
Neither will the sureties on the
bond be running any risks. since a
sufficient number of signers have
been secured to absolutely guarantee
the carrying OF the election for or
ganization overwhelmingly.
As before stated all that is now
needed Is a leader who will attend
to securing the necessary bondsmen.
The balance is mere routine.
The Churchill county standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1908-1920, 1918-07-31
OSTERnANN IN fALlON ON
ANNUAL INSPECTION TRIP
Says Lincoln Highway Association is
Ready to Expend $4,000 In
Churchill County

Fl. c. Osterman, secretary of the
Lincoln Highway Association stop
ped over in Fallon for a few hours
last Friday while on his annual tour
of inspection over the highway
Mr.. Osterman stated that the AS
sociation still stood ready and will
ing to contribute toward the build
ing of roads In this county to the
amount of $4,000 as soon as the
county was ready to appropriate a
like amount. The only restriction
placed upon this offer was that it
must be expended upon a section of
the transcontinental highway. He
stated that this offer has been open
for more than a year and that
$1,000 has been on deposit here all
that time awaiting an acceptance by
the people through their Commits
sioners.
If this offer Is accepted and COM
bined with a similar amount from
the State, there would be available
$4,000 from the United States
treasury for the work.
Speaking of the roads in this
county, he said they were in fair
condition aside from a washout in
New Pass canyon. which is sadly in
need of repair and in fact is all but
impossible, being covered with huge
boulders and guttered out forming
high centers. With regard to the
Mountain Wells route from Chalk
mountain. he still contends that 1t
presents the only feasible route for
all weathers and that he could not
conscientiously advocate the expen-
diture OF Association money on the
Carson sink route. However, as the
saltwater road is a post road within
the meaning of the Federal act, no
obstacle is presented Meanwhile in
view of the neglected condition of
the Mountain Wells road. he would
advocate the temporary abandon
ment of that section and recon-
mend the taking down of the sign
at Chalk mountain and direct tour
lists by Frenchmans Station and
Sand Springs as the best temporary
route.
Mr.. Osterman is convinced nat.
whether rightly or wrongly, no as
sistance can be expected from the
California Automobile Association,
that organization being welded to
the Overland Trail by reason of bus
mess connections with the towns
along that route and whatever is
done on the Lincoln Highway must
come from local. State and Federal
aid, with the first named as the most
essential
Mr. Osterman expects to return
in about three weeks, when he hopes
to be able to take the matter up
with good road enthusiasts and the
Board of Commissioners and see if
a working agreement cannot be en-
tered into that will produce results.
If not this year. then next.
The Churchill county standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1908-1920, 1918-07-31
$4,000 SMALL TROUT ARE
PLANTED IN CARSON RIVER
Distribution of Twelve Cans of Fry
Made BY Members of the Green
head Gun Club

Twelve cans of black spotted
trout fry were received last Wednes-
day to be planted in the Carson riv-.
err The consignment was brought
down by supt. Jas. H. Vogt, of the
Nevada Fish Commission and ar
rangements for their distribution
was made beforehand by Game War
den Charley Cress.
On the arrival of the train, eight
autos were in readiness at the de-
pot, manned by members of the gun
club and no time was lost in placing
the fry in the waters of the Carson.
They were scattered all along the
river from the Vencil ranch to
Sheckler district The shipment
came in splendid shape and as each
of the tweleve cans contained ap-
proximately 5000 minnows, with
ordinary good fortune, the stream
should show the benefits of the
transplanting within a very short
time.
superintendent Vogt was graft
fed at the ready response to his re-
quests for assistance in the distribu-
ton and stated that hereafter he
would make a special effort to see
that this county received its full
quota until it is established whether
the experiment will prove a success
or a failure.
The Churchill county standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1908-1920, 1918-07-31
THREE NIGHTS CARNIVAL
PLANNED FOR FAIR WEEK
Entire Affair to be Given by Home
Talent for War Fund
Benefit

For the first time in its history
Churchill county is to have a three
night carnival, the participants of
which both active and executive
comprise distinctively home talent.
For several weeks a number of
the Office force of the Reclamation
Service have been at work on a pro-
gram for a Community Carnival, as
this is termed, with the purpose of
interesting the various districts in
its success and provide during Fair
week series of high class entertain
ments and novelty features that will
according to their announcements
furnish good, clean social enter
tainment. promote the sale of War
Savings stamps and contribute finan-
cial aid to the Red Cross and Y NJ.
g. A"
The receipts to the last nickel
will be donated to these worthy
War Emergency funds and from
plans already outlined the commit
tee states that they are justified in
asserting that this Carnival will sur
pass In point of attractiveness any
heretofore held in this section.
The need of variety amongst the
features of this novel show has been
considered and the booths, which
will be suitably arranged out doors
in Midway now being planned by
Professor Nutten, will contain an
up-to-the-minute Kaiser game, the
Allied nations will be represented by
young ladies in costume and fish
ponds and jolly ring games are but
a few Of the many features that wiz
supply happy diversion for the
throngs OF visitors to Fallon during
Fair week.
Mrs. J. F. Richardson and Mrs. z
l.. Bingham. chairman and vice
chairman. respectively OF the Won
ems Department and who are also
members of the Executive commit
tee, will this week begin the organ
ization of the various districts and
with this accomplished the develop
ment of the district plans and the
character of their booths will be left
to the committees of these sections
The Carnival will open on the
night Of September II and close on
Friday night the 18th, with a Mardi
Gras fete that will be one OF riotous
fun.
The program for the opening
night will consist of minstrelsy and
a cantata with other musical num-
bers will add to the entertainment
of the second night, these events to
be under the direction of w. X Dav-
is whose previous successes in the
direction of similar affairs give as
surance of their satisfying complete
ness
II is expected that a complete list
of district chairmen will be ready in
a few days and the coming weeks
will witness scenes of bustling activ-
ity in every section of the valley.
The following are the committees;
Executive chairman, w. II. Black
mer, Mrs. ]. F. Richardson, Mrs. r.
l.. Bingham. II. M. Nutten and J. p.
Fay: finance, Geo. J. Kenny; enter
tainment, w. X Davis; Womens De-
partment. chairman. Mrs. J. F. Rich
ardson vice chairman. Mrs. f. l..
Bingham; features, Roy ]. Thur
mond; Mardi Gras. Johnston Price;
business manager OF entertainments.
w. A. Van Voorhis; grounds and IL
luminations, A. L. Haight; State
Fair Board. DR.. c. A. Hascall; CO.
operative work. Miss Edna Black,
r. M. Nutten; publicity, J. p. Fay.
The Churchill county standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1908-1920, 1918-07-31
STATE FAIR COMMITTEE
PLANNING LARGE EXHIBIT
Manager Receives Encouraging Re-
ports From Many Counties and
Confident of Creditable Exhibit


AS the time approaches for the
annual exhibit of the resources of
the State of Nevada the Agricultural
Society is daily in receipt of evi-
dence that the coming Fair will be
the best that the State has held for
many years.
Dr. Haseall has during the past
week sent to various parts of the
State posters and other advertising
matter and this year there will be
no lack of knowledge of an impend-
ing Fair.
The premium lists have arrived
and these are being mailed and dis
tributed as fast as the present help
cen address them.
The housing problem always a
serious one is now under considera-
ton and plans are being worked out
so that lists will be available contain
ing addresses of homes where visi-
tors may find suitable accommoda-
tions.
DR.. Hascall urges upon all house
keepers who will aid in caring for
these visitors during Fair week, the
necessity of listing their names with
him at an early date stating the
number of rooms and the number
they can accommodate.
Excellent music viii be provided
during the entire week and every
thing that may add to the comfort
and pleasure of visitors is being
planned for
The Churchill county standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1908-1920, 1918-07-31
HAY RAISERS ASSURED GOOD
MARKET At FAIR PRICES
No Order Has Been Issued Forbid
ding the Shipment OF Hay Out
of Nevada or Cattle In

The Standard is in receipt of a
personal letter from State Food Ad-
ministrator Lennon on the propos-
ed regulation of hay shipments out
of the State. While the letter is not
for publication, in view of the wide
spread misinterpretation of the So
called order" we are violating no
confidence in explaining Mr.. Lem
mons attitude on the question or the
ends sought to be accomplished.
Mr. Lennon states positively that
his department has no power to
prevent Nevada hay from being ship
ped out of the State nor. to prevent
California cattle being shipped in
for feeding. Neither is there any
desire on the part of the Food Ad-
ministrators to bring about such a
condition if il can be shown that
there is shortage of forage crops
in this State or its tributary terri
tory to care for our own herds As
a matter of fact there was no order
issued to this effect, but a request
emanating from all the Food Ad-
ministrators of the West to discour-
age the seeking of outside markets
until each district or State has ex-
hausted the possibilities of the local
market.
Viewed as a national question the
saving of herds in one State is as
vital as in another, and all that is
sought is to prevent dislooation of
the market by indiscriminate and
hysterical bidding by one State
against another, 1t can be readily
appreciated that the first duty of
Nevada Is TO see that our own herds
are assured sustenance before those
of California are cared for, and vice
versa. Working in accord with the
Food Administrator of California,
Mr.. Lennon will endeavor to assure
the small cattle owner of Nevada
that violent competition shall not
enter into the matter to the detri-
ment of either party or to the hay
raiser
The Food Administrator is abso-
lutely in eontrolsof all Federal pur-
ehases of hay and forage and to this
extent will see that neither the gov
ernment of the United States or of
the Allies will purchase hay or for
age in this State until ii has been
assured that our own herds are am
ply provided for. This will prevent
an artificial market created by bid
ding at cross purposes. Such action
will not prevent the purchase by
governments of all surplus left after
local needs are provided for. Thus,
the local hay raiser need not fear
that he will be left with a supply of
hay on his hands by the arbitrary
order of the Food Administrator, as
IL can be safely assumed that the
government will absorb all excess at
the market.
This explanation should serve to
allay the apprehensions of the local
hay raisers and have a tendency to
steady the market, while assuring
good prices.
The Churchill county standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1908-1920, 1918-07-31

Nevada men are scarce at Camp
Lewis now Men who left this state
with the first contingents and who
had been in the camp since early
last fall have been moved within the
past month and are either in France
or on their way there. Some of the
officers who went to Camp Lewis
from the first officers training camp
at the Presidion and who since then
have been drilling drafted men have
been sent overseas within the past
two weeks.
The Churchill county standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1908-1920, 1918-07-31
Mooney Reprieved

Governor William ID. Stephens an
nounced last Saturday he had decid-
ed to grant reprieve to Thomas ].
Mooney which will operate as a stay
of execution until December 13,
1918.
The governor announced that he
took this action that all persons
might be assured that the fullest
consideration will be given the case
by the executive and judicial branch
es of California