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The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1918-04-05
TURNED OUT
TO GREET COMMITTEE

Several members Of the Council
of Defense, the Phoebe band and
number of visitors drove down to
Panaca Tuesday night where
branch of the patriotic organization
vas formed. The large hall IN the
school town was filled by nine o'clock
when the meeting began
The Phoebe band and the High
School orchestra enlivened the occa-
sion with stirring selections Mrs.
Hartman Of Reading ) Pennsylvania,
who is visiting her mother here, en-
tertained the audience with three
songs, the last one being over
There. She received much applause.
Asked to buy Bonds.
The first speaker Of the evening
was Herman f. Freudenthal, chsiI
nan Of the County Council OF na-
fcnse. lie outlined the objects Of the
work being done by the council He
was followed by Senator M, L ] ee
VINO spoke mainly on the nee ssity ot
our people taking their qL.s OF Iit,-
ertV bonds. Senator Lee oxn.l:le.l n
clear, concise and cCnyiacinc man.
rrr iGst why all Of us should 1ay
bonds.
Former Assemblyman A. S. Scott
discussed Thrift Stamps and Wal
Saving certificates. He told of the
big drive in Phoebe Saturday wher
$4,000 worth of stamps were sold anc
pledged and asked the Panaca peo
pie to have a tag day and get some
o. the loose change out of the stock
ings.
Talked on Conservation.
j. r. Smith, principal of the Lin
coin County High School. and count.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1918-04-05
CALiENTE TO HAVE A
LIBERTY CELEBRATION

CALIENTE, April 4,-War Day!
On Saturday. April s, the neople of
Callente are going to celebrate the
first anniversary of the declaration
of war against Germany.
The celebration commences at two
o'clock when the first ship leaves the
Red Cross headquarters for the fam
Gus trip around the world.
The first port to be visited is Vera
Cruz Mexico whereLa Dora 10 and
La Chiquita, the two famous dancers
will entertain the guests. From Mex
leo the ship sails for France where
Joan OF Are will review Lef refugee
scouts who will some day lead france
t. victory. Thence the party moves to
ireland where the Irish co'leens Will
entertain the paHSnE3' rs With quart
songs and clever wit. "!e ship plans
no further stops until Yokohama Is
reached. There cherry blo's III" ard
Madam Butterfly will explain the
wonders of the magical isles Of Japan
From there it is but step to Hawai-
where hula girls will provide enter
tainment. Finally ALASKA is slghte,
ant nFcer some iGerr" making uFJl
the glaciers the guests Nill step ha'
three score years and find themselves
at a forty-nine dance. Everyone Il
welcome to come.
The girls of the Junior Red Cross
are at work on the refugee garments
During Il past week they finished l.
ehemisej, / gingham skirts ana ar
now at .rk on the petticoats.
II. W Underhill made a donauoi
of $40 to the Red Cross. This dona
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1918-04-05

The campaign made Saturday by
Attorney A. L. Scott in behalf Of the
governments war stamp sales was
one of the best of the patriotic move
ments pulled off in Phoebe since we
came into conflict with the baby kill
er, sometimes called the Emperor of
Germany.
Saturday was tag day
Practically $500 was paid in by
Phoebe residents for Thrift and War
Saving Stamps.
The following ladies composed the
committee that separated us fellows
as we'll as a lot of the gentler sex
from our money:
Mrs. A. l.. Scott, chairman; Mis-.
Caddie Cook and Mesdames Lloyd
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1918-04-05
BLACI METALS HAS
T7AGANESE BONANZA

The i cl Metals mine out at JACK
Rabbit is the best bet at this time
when It comes to manganese. E. H.
Snyder, head of this mine as we'll as
the combined metals here in Pioche'
tells the Record that the manganese
now being taken out now runs 40 per
cent. A car IS being shipped out now
and Others will follow. Five men are
now working at the Black Metals
Mr.. Snyder is feeling good over
the prospects. He has worked day anu
night for years and at times under
very discouraging SURROUNDINGS "
develop his properties and everyone
here is glad that he is meeting Win
success.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1918-04-05

tion was followed by 81 from Mr..
McI.ain and s. from Mr.. Hoover.
The Red Cross headquarters is now
able to boast OF real lights. The fol-
lowing men made it possible by each
donating ST. Hans Olson, George SEN
ter, H. N. Underhill, Tony Martello,
Denton Bros, NJ, ]. Callahan, T. w.
Doran and Lester Burt.
Among the visitors in town Sunday
were Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Thompson.
Mrs. Osborne, Mrs. Hartman, Miss
Isabelle Osborne, Charles Thompson,
Jr. and Charles Osborne.
Frank McNamee passed through
Caliente Monday on his way to Los
Angeles He was accompanied to Cali
ente by Judge Horsey and Hon. VIM.
Orr.
Miss Laura Davis and Miss Laura
Gentry were the week end guests of
Mrs. James Conaway.
Mrs. ]. Conaway was a visitor in
town Monday.
DR.. j. West Smith returned from
Salt Lake where he accompanied Mrs
Legare who is i'll at Holy Cross hos,
pital.
c. l. Himstreet spent part of the
week in Salt Lake City.
On Monday evening Mrs Lucille
RYAN entertained few friends at al
enjoyable dancing party at her home
Miss Bernice Wilcox is home fol
her Easter vacation.
Mrs. John Wilcox accompanied b!
her daughters Bernice and Doroth,
went to Las Vegas Monday, returnlnj
= Wednesday,
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1918-04-05
MILL AT GREENWOOD
NOW TURNING WHEELS

AS was forecasted in the Record
several weeks ago, the new mill at
the Combined Metals (Greenwood) is
now running. Work started Wednes-
day. 1t will be some days before
everything will be running smoothly.
Two shifts are being employed. If
sufficient water can be had three
shifts will be kept at work. There is
enough high grade ore in sight on
one level to keep the mill running for
a couple of years or more
This is the mill erected by the
Amalgamated Phoebe Mines and
Smelters Corporation. 1t is under
lease to the Combined Metals OF
which E. Fl. Snyder is the head.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1918-04-05
GOVERNMENT GOING
TO CARD INDEX YOU

That Uncle Sam means business in
his Liberty Loan drive appears from
the following questions which have
been placed in the hands of the Coun-
Gil of Defense, to be answered by
every person who does not buy bonds.
There is a card for each person and
these will be filed for future refer
enoe. The cards contain the follow
ing:
Department of Justice, Washing
ton, d. c.
Statement of Subscriber,
Third Liberty Loan.
....... Nevada, 1918,
Are you citizen of the United
States? Native born? Naturalized
If not, what is your nationality
Have you any relatives in actual ser
vice in this war? For the United
States? Against the United States
Did you subscribe to the first Liberty
Loan? Second Liberty Loan? Rec
Cross? Have you bought War Sav
ings Stamps? please state amour
in each case If not why not? Hav,
you exercised your homestead rights
What is your occupation? Sheep
Houses? Are you taxpayer? If so t
what extent? Do you own land
Cattle? Automobiles? Stores? Wha
do you own? Name? Address? In
! formation obtained by?
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1918-04-05
HAMBURG MAKES
IMPORTANT STRIKE

AL Larsen, superintendent of the
Hamburg mine, was in town Wed
nesday on business, He states that
the recent strike of $40 ore looks
very promising the ore is being
taken out as fast as is possible and &
car will be shipped next week, othel
cars to follow rapidly. The new ore
body contains silver lead and gold
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1918-04-05
Liberty BOND DAY TO BE
F|TTINGLY OBSERVED HERE

The Council of Defense met at At
torney 4. l. seott's Office Wednesday
afternoon and perfected plans for the
observance Of Liberty Loan day to-
morrow Saturday..
At 10 o'clock the Council of De-
fense bras band will render patriotic
airs on Main street At 1890 there
will be parade of the public from
the business district to the school
campus where drills and patriotic
exercises will be held.
At noon there will be a Third Lib
erty Loan meeting at the Bank Of Pi-
oche building, At this time those
who desire to do so may subscribe for
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1918-04-05
20 YEARS IN JAIL
LOOMS FOR THOSE
OPPOSING WAR

WASHINGTON, April An fav-
orably reporting bill to impose
drastic penalties on disloyal acts, the
senate judiciary committee today
adopted an amendment by Senator
Pondexter of Washington prescribing
Imprisonment for twenty years and
$4,000 fine for whoever shall by
word or act support or favor the
cause of the German empire or its
allies. in the present war, or by word
or act oppose the cause of the United
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1918-04-05
Beware of Panhandlers.

Beware of the stranger who stops
you on the street and asks you for
money for a meal. There is work in
this county for all who want it. The
time is close at hand when those who
are able to work will be compelled to
get busy. This is no time for loafers.
If the Record can be of assistance in
securing work for those who desire
it the service is free. This week we
called up one of the mines and Sc
cured work for two fellows.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1918-04-05
Tennis Court Coming.

] r. Robinson and others are at
work on a tennis court proposition,
The plan is to secure 25 members
and build the court on the vacant lot
at the corner of Main and Meadow
Valley streets. Fifteen members have
already signed up. A II foot wire
fence will be built around the lot.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1918-04-05
Encouraging the Kids.

Mrs. Moon, principal of the local
schools, has been encouraging the
children to buy Thrift Stamps. She
has been buying the stamps herself
and selling them to the children. This
is the kind of work Uncle Sam Likes.
It's also good for the kiddies. 1t
teaches them to save.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1918-04-05

food administrator, spoke on the con-
seryation of food and explained Just
how to make war bread in the most
uptodate manner. Prof Smith and
Mrs. Smith spent three years in the
European countries a few years back.
In his address he told of war prepara-
tions he saw in Germany and other
countries in 1908.
At the close Of the meeting, Chair.
Ran Prudential appointed a COM
mittee whose duty will be to see that
Psnaca and the country adjoining
does its part in the struggle that is
on. There is no doubt but that the
committee will get results. The for
nation Of the committe is as follows;
William Edwards, chairman; A. v
Lee, A. R. Phillips. Phil Mathews,
Henry Lee, J. R. Smith, NJ ]. Wads-
worth.
CulverweH Takes the Cake.
After the speaking a quilt was
reGled for the benefit of the Red
Cross. Mrs. Dan Ronnow held the
lucky number. A cake was sold to the
highest bidder County Treasurer
Charles Culverwell landed this and
thereby contributed literally towards
buying bandages, etc,
A dance followed This lasted until
three o'clock and all present had a
splendid time
The Panaca meeting was the last
one to be conducted by the County
Council of Defense but the work of
the body has only begun. There are
about 100 duties for this body to
perform and the State and Federal
governments have been assured that
results win be obtained in Lincoln
County, Nevada
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1918-04-05

Liberty Bonds and secure the Honor
Poster for the home window.
Big Auto Parade.
At 2:S0 in the afternoon every
automobile in this section is supposed
to leave Main street for a Pilgrim
mage 70 Princeton. The brass band
viii lead the auto procession. Every
car is expected to participate in this
procession,
In the evening at $3.50 will begin
the biggest ball of the season at
Thompson's Opera House. The Red
Cross is sponsoring this affair. Every
one who can spare dollar is expect
ed to either attend the dance or if
unable to attend buy ticket anyway.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1918-04-05
Listen to This.

Postmaster Double A Carman is
some collector of other peoples
money. On Wednesday he sent the
central postoffice a $2,206.12 check
which represents only part of the
money Phoebe people paid him for
War Saving and Thrift Stamps. Pi-
oceh is doing her part.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1918-04-05
REn CROSS DANCE

The local Red Cross Will give
dance at Thompson's opera mousse
Saturday night, April 9. Dancing VIII
begin promptly at $3.50 and close AT
12 o'clock. There will be good music.
The Red Cross needs all the funds II
can get. BE sure to attend.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1918-04-05
LATE WAR NEWS

AN AMERICAN PORT, April A.
Captain Koenig, commander of the
the German submarine Deutschland,
is prisoner in a British port, ac-
cording to the captain of a British
ship arriving here today. He also
claimed that the Deutschland was
captured by the British.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1918-04-05
Church Sunday.

Rev. c. Percival Smithe will con-
duet services at the Episcopal church
Sunday morning and evening. At the
last services the crowd was rather
small. Let all who can turn out to
these services.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1918-04-05

WASHINGTON, April 4.-Formal
protest against the taking over of
the Dutch ships was made to the
state department today by The Meth
erlands minister, August Philips,
Acting under instructions from The
Hague. The note of protest is sim
liar to that recently published in the
Official Gazette.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1918-04-05
NEW GERMAN
ATTACK NOW
ISSTARTING IN
Special Dispatch to Phoebe Record.

PARIS April 4-Ths (Thursday) afternoon there heav
artillery firing all all along the Western front War officials
here believe this is preliminary to new German attack north
Of Mont jider towards Amiens
The French made raid at Verdun and in Champagne
taking large number of prisoners and machine guns
The British front is quiet today.
Weather is stormy On the battle fronts.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1918-04-05

Ted Beals and Dan Poirior got
away Saturday for American Lake
to join the colors. A dance given in
their honor at Miners Union hall
the night before was well attended.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1918-04-05

NEW YORK, April 4.-The Celtic,
reported torpedoed in a cablegram
to the White Star line yesterday, has
docked at British port, according to
word received by the line this morn
ing
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1918-04-05
States therein"

States therein"
The committee also approved the
same penalties for persons obstruct-
ing government war bond issues and
for wilfully attempting" as we'll
as actual attempts. to obstruct re-
cruiting or enlistment in the army.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1918-04-05

Mr.. and Mrs. j. r. Cook drove
down to Caliente Wednesday, TAX
ing Mrs. Hartman to the train.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1918-04-05
AUSTRIANS ARE
GETTING TIRED
Special Dispatch to Phoebe Record.

WASHINGTON April 4-Swiss advices this afternoon
report that the 22d regiment Of the Austrian army has
mutined Deatian and Bosnian section of Austria in
revolt against the government.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1918-04-05
Divorce Granted.

A divorce was granted this week
to Mrs. Slizabeth Garrison from G..
w. Garrison
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1918-04-05

Arthur Delmue has returned from
Los Angeles with a new Hupmobile.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1918-04-05
Help Win The War 9

DO not ship in anything that
you can set along without.
Prodnce things.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1918-04-05

Buy Bonds, Thrift Stamps or
War Saving Stamps. Ask the
Rank or Postofiice.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1918-07-10
MASS NEE TING FOR DIAI,
Meeting Called by Chamber Of Commerce to be
Held in the Court House This Evening
At Six O'Clock

Pursuant to resolutions adopted at
the meeting Of tho Chamber Of Com
mcrcc Monday evening, President w.
l.. Gray has called for mass meet
ing Of citizens Of the town and county
this evening at six o'clock at which
suitable resolutions will be introduced
setting forth the qualifications Of Mr..
n. b. Dial, Of this city, as a canddatc
for the Office of United States Scna-
tor. The matter OF endorsing Mr..
DialS candidacy was taken w at the
meeting Monday night. when it was
pointed out by several members that
1t was tho duty Of Mr.. Dial's friends
and business associates here to ac-
quaint those people Of the state who
do not already know him Of the high
estimation In which he is held here
and of the constructive work which
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1918-07-10
W. {. BLAKELY DEAD.
City Health Officer Passed Away nt
Hospital Early Monday Morning.

William {. Blakcly, city health Off
cor, passed away at the Julia nby
lSantarium early Monday morning fol-
lowing sickness Of about a week S
duration. Mr.. Blakcly was carried to
the hospital last week as a result of
N attack Of appendicitis and follow
ing an operation ii was seen that his
condition was such that his recovery
was doubtful.
The funeral services were held Mon
lay afternoon at the ra~y,ens ccmc-
terry, the services being conducted by
ni5 pastor. Rev w. l.. Mullikin, of
the Second Methodist church assist
ed by Rev. j. l.. McIin. The pail
bearers were selected largely from
among his associates in the city GOV
crnmcnt and from personal friends.
they were Mayor c. NJ. Babb. Alder
men Sexton and lIcllams, City Clerk
j. r. Workman, Mcssrs. Coleman,
John Switzcr, a. l.. Mahaffcy, Don r.
vim, and a. II. Sanders.
The deceased is survived by his
wife, two brothers, Mcssrs ED. Blake
ly. chief Of police. and John Blakely,
OF New Orleans, Mrs. Mace Notes and
Mrs. Joe Ledford.
Mr. Blakcly was man Of strong
sense of honor and duty He was a
very popular citizen among all who
knew him and took a great deal of
interest in the welfare of the city. lie
was always to be counted on in move
mentS for the elevation of the moral
and educational welfare Of the city,
taking an active part in such matters
as promoting the Chautauqua, selling
Liberty Bonds, soliciting funds for
the Red Cross, Y. NJ. G. A. and other
agencies,
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1918-07-10

the campaign meetings arranged ~
the committee.
Formcr Governor John Gary Evans.
chairman Of the committee. read a
prepared speech cXcoriating Blcasc
and calling unon the committee to
take some action. After lengthy dis
cuSsion the committee decided that il
was without authority to act but or
dorcd the mcSa$gc OF the chairman
printed in the papers as Il warning to
inc Democrats Of the state.
The committee decided not to call
Il convention for the purpose Of re-
opening the senatorial primary.
The primary for the shor; tern!
viii b" held on the same date as that
Of the long term.
John Gary Evans was elected Ma
tjnNal Democratic executive commit
tccman 10 succeed the late Senator g.
II. Tillm&n.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1918-07-10

nc has carried on in this section dur
Ing his life.
The meeting is to &c an open af-
Fair, where every citizen OF the county
is welcomed to como and participate.
AS stated by those who suggested the
meeting Monday evening, il was
called without Mr.. DiaIs knowledge
ard without any suggestion from any
body connected with his campaign.
Whether or not Mr.. dial himself will
be present cannot be stated, as no
direct invitation has been extended TO
him and it is not part Of tho pro-
G"am as already laid out to have any
icrmal speeches. Mr. Gray, in call
.nE the meeting, however, has extend
Hh an invitation to any citizen Of the
county to como and voice his Scnti-
mcnts.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1918-07-10
MIR. McLAURIN'S CONDITION.
Physician Urges Immediate Treatment
for Local NcUritlS.

Benncttsvillc, July 6-Hon. John l..
McIaurin reached Benncttsvlle this
evening. DR.. w. J. Crosland, his ply
sician, told your correspondent over
the phone in reply to an inqulry
Senator McIaurin Is now and has
been for several weeks suffering from
"A local neuritis. Any use OF his right
arm, such as hand shaking, gesticulat-
Ing, etc, aggravates the trouble. I
have advised him to go to Charlotte
hospital for treatment, where he can
have special electric and massage SER
vice In order that his relief may be as
speedy rs possible"
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1918-07-10
Promoted to Captain.

Friends here Of Licutenants j. Nice.
Barksdale, Of this city, and Leon
Dodson will be gratified at the an
nouncement Of their promotion to
captaincies. Another Laurcns boy
recently promoted from the ranks to
Second Lieutenant Is Lieut.. Harold
Washington, Of the Mt. Olive section
OF the county, who went to Camp
Jackson with an early increment of
Sclectmen.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1918-07-10
WAR STAMPS STILL SELLING.
Cash Sales OF StnmUS Go Over the
Hundred Thousand Mark Weeking
Ending June 10Th.

War Savings Stamps arc still sell
ing lively in Laurcns county. Since
the report Of last week additional dis
tricts have been heard from, adding
about Twenty Thousand Dollars to
the total of Five Hundred and Fifty
Thousand Dollars then tabulatcd. SO
Of the 62 districts in the county have
now been heard from. Tho three miss
ing ones arc Cross Hill Nos and 6,
and Jacks No. |. There is still time
for these communities to get busy and
help make the response from Lau-
rcns county unanimous.
The central committee is in receipt
Of a letter OF hearty thanks from State
Director r.. G.. Rhctt complimenting
the county upon the good work done
Ivy tho large forces OF canvassers at a
busy time. The cash sales of stamps
in the county had gone over One Hun
drcd Thousand Dollars for the week
ending June Goth.
A notable instance of liberal and
hearty support OF this war mcasur
comes from the Banna Mill village at
Goldvillc. The population there does
not exceed 100 people at this time
They bought $3,2i5 worth of stamps
during the campaign thus exceeding
a quota Of $50 per head. All the mill
people everywhere showed willing
ness to help the cause and detailed
report Of what they did will be com
piled for the state by the chairman Of
this department. who Is Pres. Mebane
OF the Republic Cotton Mills, of Ches-
ter county
The war will end someday and from
out the loss and death and disaster
some benefits will stand out conspicu-
ously. One will be new sense OF ma
tional unity. Another will be the uni
vcrsal habit OF intelligent thrift. 1t Is
a hard lesson, but Americans arc
slowly learning 1t. Thrift begins with
care In the spending OF money and
ends with the purchasing OF Liberty
Bonds and War Savings Stamps. Buy
them yourself and see to 1t that your
neighbor does. too.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1918-07-10
SOYEREIGNS SEND
HEARTY MESSAGES

iHt i0'itiS vi L france, DclSlun, 1tNiy
and Greece Send Messages OF Warm
Appreciation OF American Policy
and EMOrt,
Washington, July Swarm scnti-
ments for America and appreciation
| OF its efforts in the war for world free
dom are expressed in Independence
Day messages to President Wilson
from President Poincairc of France,
King Albert Of Belgium, King En-
manuel of Italy, King Alexander Of
Greece. President Mcnocal of Cuba
and Premier Venizclous Of Greece.
The messages with the presidents re-
plies were made public today at the
state department.
President POincaire said that the
French and American people in com
munion of thought will remember the
fights OF old that won liberty for
America and hope for the coming Of
victories which will secure for the
world just peace. President Wilson
in reply said 1t was fitting that the
anniversary Of American Independ-
nee Day should witness the fratcE-
nifty OF free peoples in the cause OF
national elf-determination.
King Albert thanked the American
people for their efforts to amellorate
the sufferings OF his stricken people
and expressed his admiration for the
bravery Of the American troops on
the battlefields Of France.