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The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1919-07-25
PASTOR GETS
WAR CROSS


B.p nALTlNoRE, III July 25.- The
a1 ag'. Mercer Johnston has been
xn;"I "'oeo the war cross for con
vsra, 5rpoas bravery displayed at
aat', aun' Mr.. Johnston was out
t5oaen.y t;na NJ; anti-pacifish during the
ppden "llen Americas duty was
nerl,. (, controversy. He was for
aBIs NJ the pastor of the fashion
resi,n"s Newark Trinity Church, but
rrn 'sned' declaring: II will not
Store" ''0pch like grocery
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1919-07-25
TROOPS
GO TO ESCH

FRANKFORT July 25-French
troops have been sent to Esch,
Luxembourg, on demand Of the
Communal Council to protect the
foundries.
This action was taken because
OF the departure Of American
troops from Luxembourg.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1919-07-25
GERMANS DEMAND
FREE TRADE POLICY
DISCUSSING ECONOMIC PLANS SPEAKERS TIM TUT n.
TIoNAL ASSEMBLY SEE FUTURE IN FREE
- TRADE
CURB NONOpLIES AND STEADYtxCH4NGF

BASLE, July 25.-A dispatch
from Weimar that the German
National Assembly discussed an
Interpretation Of an economic
policy
Several Of the speakers de-
manded the adoption Of free
trade with a view of curbing
mdnopolies and improving the
German exchange.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1919-07-25
RAIN STOPS
F0RCEST FIRES

SPOKANE, July 25.-The for
est fire situation in western Mon
tana and northern Idaho, which
mas been regarded by forest off,
clals as critical for the past ten
oays' appeared much improved
today following heavy rains.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1919-07-25
Agricultural
Bill Signed

WASHINGTON, July 25 -
President Wilson today signed
the agricultural appropriation
bill from which Congress had e.
i,'ni'la1ed the rider repeating
the daylight savings act after the
president had vetoed the original
bill.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1919-07-25
RIVER FALLING
VERY SLOWLY

Advice from Mr.. Allen, river
guager, Of Weldon, shows that
the river has been falling since
the day before yesterday, but
very slowly, the drop since yes-
terday being but two and a half
feet.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1919-07-25
STRIKE MINES
SO LIVES LOST

HELsINGsFORs, July 25.-2
british mine sweepers collided
with mines off the Esthonian
coast and one was sunk, accord
Ing to word reaching here.
1t is estimated that fifty lives
were lost.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1919-07-25
French Hold
Election, Oc-
tober IL.

PARIS, July 25.-The elections
Tor new French parliament will
probably be held on October l2.
PARIS, July 25.-(Havas)-
During the coming recess of par
lament, said the premier, he and
Marshal Foch would draft a cur
tallment of the military service.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1919-07-25
ACCEPT MAIL
FOR u. S. DIRECT

BERLIN, July 25.-Direct mail
for the United States was accept
eel for the first time Wednesday
1t was confined to unsealed
ordinary letters.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1919-07-25
ooTToN MARKET

''al Alarket NOMINAL,
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1919-09-13
GOVERNMENT TRUCKS
FOR ROAD WORK

Two government trucks have been
received by Lyon County for use OH
the roads, one having been placed i'll
the Smith district and one at Dayton.
a third truck was to have been deliv-
cred, but on account of the recent
ruling it is not now expected
The following letter from the high
way engineer explains the ruling of
the department.;
Yerington Times:
This office has been advised thai the
Judge Advocate General of the
army has rendered an Interpretation
of Section of the Post Office Ap-
preparation OF Feb. %, 1919 such that
until Congress specifically authorizes
the Secretary Oh War to do so, there
will be no further transfer of motor
sellicles and motor equipment 70
the various States. This decision has
been approved by the Secretary Of
War
This State has selected ard ordered
shipped alarge nunlbe- OF tractors,
road rollers, gas engines automobiles
and trucks which under this. decision
we will not receive until new legis-
lation is put through Congress.
We have so far received equipment
OF the approximate value Of S4o0,OO0,
and all it hasa cost rs has been the
loading charges and freight. OF the
l01 trucks we have received, ali but
% are absolutely new
We should get additional equip
ment OF the value OF at leaast $l0O0,-
0O0 Freight and loading charges
amount to between ) and II per cent
OF the cost OF the equipment to the
Government.
This is undoubtedly the only OPP
portunity of this nature we will ever
have to supply ourselves at SO small
an expense with road making equip
ment. materials and supplies.
III YOU are desirous OF having this
State secure as much OF this equip
Inent. materials and supplies as possi-
Bile, it would. be wen to communicate
that desire by wire to our Represen-
tatives in Congress and urge that
they actively support any legislation
having for its object continuance
OF that distribution.
Very truly yours
c. G. Cottrell
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1919-09-13
AGREEMENT At
VIRGINIA CITY

An agreement has been drawn up
between the mine operators OF the
Comstock district and the union or
ganizations as result OF confer
ences held earlier in the week where
by it is stipulated that in the mines Of
Virginia City and Gold Hill and in
the mines of Storey county, the
wage scale for miners, top carmen
and all men working under ground
shall be fixed at flat scale of S.
per day for eight hours. The agree
ment shall remain in full force and
effect without any changes or alter
atiops for a period Of one year, and
after that period it shall continue in
definitely unless either party will
give the other party thirty days not
ice in writing OF the changes de-
sired.
The agreement also specifies that
the operators shall discharge any
employe under the jurisdiction of
either of the unions who does not
comply with the constitution and
bylaws of said union, but employers
shall not be compelled to discharge
any employees for not joining either
of said union until such employee
has been on the payroll of one or
more OF the companies for period
for thirty days, providing such
employee states that he is willing
to join said union at .the end of
the period OF thirty days.
The agreement has been signed by
all OF the operators Of the district,
and will be ratified and signed by
the Virginia Miners union, Gold Hill
Miners union. and the international
Union OF Mine, Mill & Smelter
workers. The Virginia union, at its
regular meeting last evening en-
dorsed and ratified the agreement
which was signed by the officials OF
that organization.
The Virginia union also discussed
further the Watter q establishing a
comnlissary or cooperative store,
but the matter will be thoroughly in
vestigated before final or definite act
ion is decided upon. Cooperation OF
the operators will be accorded in
this matter It is decided to proceed
with it.-Nirginia Chronicle
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1919-09-13
CITY COUNCIL
IN SESSION

The regular meeting of the City
Council was held in the office of the
City Clerk, on Sept. Sth, with Coun-
cilmen Knox, Archer, West, Mayor
Gelder and City Clerk Whitacre i'll
attendance. Two hundred dollars
was transferred from the General
fund to the Street Improvement fund.
A lease from Mrs Alice Martin to
the city or gravel pit on the west
bank of the Walker River, at rent
al OF $40 per year was ratified.
The request of Frank Cox that a
street light should be placed at the
sorner of Pearl and Oregon streets
was the cause OF considerable dis
cussion, which resulted in the ap-
pointment of Councilman West as a
Lscommittee to inquire into the advisa-
bility of Installing additional street
lights, and cost of same.
The protest OF Al. Matt, OF the
Reno Lodging house against paying
the minimum of $3.50 for water was
laid over for future consideration
Twenty-Five cents per cubic foot was
fixed as the price of gravel sold fromd
the city pit.
The Clerk was given authority to
purchase an adding machine from
the Aurora Con. Co.. for $3.50.
Ordinance No. 81, which provides
for licensing certain gambling games,
was given its first reading at the
Council. This ordinance Will be
either adopted or rejected at the next
meeting of the council 1t provides
that each game conducted by a
house shall pay license Of Sl00 per
quarter,
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1919-09-13
GOV. SULLIVAN HOME
FROM SHOOT

Lieutenant Governor Sullivan re-
turned yesterday from attending the
national rifle shoot held in New
Jersey. The Governor was anxious
to see how the big game was con-
Quoted and came home convinced
that the shoot was good thing all
round as it wised up the Nevada boys,
to lot OF kinks in the game. The
modern rifle shooting is lot differ
ent from the old fashioned way of
former days.
Naturally while in the east he felt
the pulse of the people whom he met
in regard to the mining game He
is of the opinion that mining of the
legitimate nature will be the big game
from now on as the east is filled
with money that must be invested.
Good proven industrials are also
having good play.
He met number Of former Ne
vadans who have settled down in the
'east and all of them are taking an
interest OF the doings in the west
and Nevada especially. While on
his trip he spent several days in New
York.-Carson News.
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1919-09-13
EVANS ON THE
TAHOE STORAGE

Congressman c. r. Evans has made
the following statement relative to
the proposal TO utilize the water
from Lake Tahoe for irrigation:
From the mass OF testimony offer
ed, three facts stand out clearly:
First: That 1he production of Ne
vada lands would be increased to the
extent OF supporting one thousand
more happy hines by using one lake
foot of storage from Lake Tahoe, and
there is no other place as we'll suited
for storage as Lake Tahoe itself.
CThis water now finds it way TO
Pyramid Lake and is lost in seepage
and evaporation Thus aiding those
pioneers, who by industry, frugality
and intense Americanism. with their
love and devotion to home and
country, will secure the guaranty OF
safety and restore for, intense pro-
duction, an. empire. all enjoying what
is every honest mans inherent right,
HOME, for upon that Foundation i'll
your nation built.
Secod That the beauty ,of Lake
Tahoe in which all Nevada takes
pride would not be less.
Third: That added security against
damage from flood would result to
riparian owners. Their only safety
lies with flood control.
To prove these facts, make prac-
tical demonstration by slight low
ering of the rim OF the lake, one foot.
Lake can easily be restored to present
conditions if shown a detriment,
damage if any plainly proven and
paid,
Gentlemen this is the entire case,
which no amount of testimony can
conceal, we ask immediate decision
to save the recent threatened des-
truction of crops and render the
future safe.
c. R. EVANS
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1919-09-13
A PROCLAMATION
BY THE GOVERNOR

Whereas, At this time the National
Security League and other nation
wide societies, as well as all informed
and thoughtful Americans, have re-
course to the spirit and strength o.
the Federal Constitution as refuge
from the assaults of ignorant anG
selfish wreckers who, in the name OF
Progress" would destroy the struc-
ure that has sheltered us and ex-
pres sed our character to the world
and
Whereas, 1t is the judgement OF
such associations and individuals thai
the proposals of all ignorant and
ma!evolent Missionaries would fade
| like nightmares if but part OF the
energy now given by the unscrupt
lous to erecting strange idols IN the
temple OF Liberty were given by in
telligent patriots in teaching the per
lection Of plan and fullness OF justice
| fol.ld in the beautiful, harmonious
and lasting edifice of our own Con-
stitution
Now. therefore, I. Emmet Z
Boyle, Governor Oh the State OF Ne
vada, BY virtue of the authority ii
me vested, do set aside and pro
| claim September IL, 1919, a., FED
ERAL CONSTITUTION DAY foe
the futherance OF this end.
On this day, one hundred thirty
| two years ago, the body of our pres
| ent Constitution was engsossed ana
signed by delegates from the States
! of the Confederation, i'll the Consti-
| tutional Convention. h
The character, learning and wis
| dom of these delegates was such
| that in less than four months they
built into harmonious and coherent
whole all the principles and safe
| guards that have united aud assureG
the American people, from that day
to this. in the enjoyment OF natura
rights and political privileges whicb
have been the delight of Democracy
the despair o.. Autocracy, and which
time has failed either to destroy o.
| TO enlarge.
Wthin less than one year there
alter, the Constitution became op-
| erative, and so efficient charter OF
our liberties has it become that, we
have grown insensibe of the service
it has done and continues to do fc
true liberty
| On Federal Constitution Das
| speakers throughout the country
will recall these facts to our memory
and expound them to those who, foe
thewant OF instruction, are looking
to revolutionary quacks for guidance,
call on all good citizens to assis
II this movement, and on the school ;
to teach appropriate lessons on this
day, to the end that the truth ma +
be taught with as great energy anS:
freedom as error, and so it may the
more readily prevail
GIVEN under my hand and the
Great Seal OF the State of Nevada
at the Capitol in Carson City, this
5th day of September, in the year
OF our Lord, one thousand nine
hundred and nineteen
EMMETT D. BOYLE,
Governor
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1919-09-13
MASON PERSONALS
(From our Mason correspondent

| Mrs. s. A. Taboo and daughters,
| Jaunita, Verl and Ramona lett Fri
dav night for Grass Valley where Mrs
Taboo will place her daughters in
school.
1 The children Of the Mason Sunday
school were entertained by Mes
danes Day, Wells. and Payne at
party Friday night. After playing
games until o'clock, delicious re-
| freshments OF ice cream and cake
were served. Miss Wise assisted the
ladies, in entertaining the children.
The Mason Woman's Club held
its first meeting of the year with the
President. Mrs. A. Wells at her a
partments in the Mason Hospital
Plans were made for the club work
during the coming year.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Bell We're
visitors Monday from their home on
1 the East Walker.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. W. Brown and
small son have returned to Mason
/ from Sparks.
Mrs. B. H. Hunt has been in Mason
the past week having charge OF the
! Golden Key Drug Store in the abb
] sence of Mr.. O. II. Bott.
Mr. and Mrs P ]. Leverich and
daughter, Ruth, were weekend guests
OF Mr.. and Mrs. V. S. Grafton from
4 their ranch in Artesia.
+ Sidney McCulla left Saturday for
his home in Grass Valley Calf,
after having spent the summer with
! his mother, Mrs. b. M. McCulla, the
post-mistress at Mason.
Nate Lane returned to San Fran
cisco after spending ten days in
Mason.
Mr.. and Mrs. 0. II. Bott and sen,
Ian, and Mr. A. II Barlow returned
Monday night after spending week
fishing and hunting near Sweetwater.
and Masonic
| Mrs. P. Fl. Cook and daughter
Helen, returned to Mason Thursday
after spending Ken lays i'll San
J I7r;sss.scG. Ms. dGook l,lotored to-
Reno to meet them.
Mr. and Mrs. B. d. narnc, al d
family have returned to aIaSan
from Thompson, Nll-. Barnes having
accepted position at the Blue Stone.
DR.. w. M. Edwards motorcd ~
Reno Wednesday accompanied by his
mother, Mrs. J. 2. Edwar,ls.Ss. Mrs.
left the following Gay Tor La Sale,
Ina, where she will visit for the next
few months with her son, Ja1l:. DR..
Edwards returned to Mason l.srs-
,duy.
MIR. and Mrs. Henry Keema ard
sons and MIR, and Mrs. Irving Ken
dial and children returned Friday from
their camping trip.
4 l.. c. DeArmond and w. J. Hos
llins, OF the Standard Oil Co. spent
Wednesday calling on the trade III
Mason Valley
P. ]. Conway, of Reno. was trans
acting business i'll Mason, Wednes-
day.
Mrs. w. D. Melarkey, of Reno, is
visiting at the homes of her brothers,
Henry and George Keema.
II. J. Long and L. c. DeArmond
motored to Fal1on on Saturday, re
turning Sunday night
Mr. and Mrs. A. ]. Sturgeon have
located in Mason. Mr.. Sturgeon hav-
ing accepted a position at the Blue
stone
Mrs. O. Fl. Bott returned Friday
from Lake Tahoe and Carson City
where She spent the summer months.
/ James Murphy, an employee of the
Bluestone MILL is suffering from a
broken arm caused by a fall, while
employed as carpenter.
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1919-09-13
WATER MEETING
NEXT THURSDAY

\ public meeting for the purpos :
OF discussing and thoroughly ex-
planning the Irrigation project VIII be
held in the Rink Hall in Yerington
on Thursday, Sept. 18th.
a number of speakers will be in
attendance, among them will be Col.
J. G. Scrugham, State Engineer, ard
John a. Beeman, the project engineer
and others.
\ big turnout is expected and a
matter so vital to the welfare of the
community is sure TO be of interes.
to every one
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1919-09-13
WASHINGTON, D. C., September :, 1919

WASHINGTuFV, y 2. September 2, I9I9
Yerington Times
Yerngton, Nevada.
It is good to know that Lyon County will act upon
their own initiative waiting for Government aid in the
business of saving and properly applying the soil the water
which for many years has waste down the river
that flows through Yerington Realizing that immediate
relief be had from national system Of reclamation
projects consisting of thrtywo irrigation systems extending
all the Western States and having surplus Treasury
money with which finish needed improvements reclaim
additional contiguous sections already you
pursuing the the only that fertile
soil for useful production You will by unity and self
reliance your wish that by yourselves Mason
Valley will entirely redeemed cultivation production
It is my wish to be Of service you here.
Predicting your ceraains success,
:. Sincerely yours,
C. R. EVANS.
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1919-09-13
APPOINTED DEPUTY AUDIToF

1t has been announced from
the capital that George Mccracken,
former deputy superintendent OF
schools has been appointed deputy
under State Alsditor Sullivan The
position carries salary of$2400 4
year and expenses. Carson Appeal,
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1919-09-13

Professor Derr, superintendent Of
vocational training in Nevada, under
the new law and Ralph A. Jones, who
is also interested in educational
matters were inspecting the Yer
ington schools this week.
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1919-09-13
THE LORANELLE

Ladies, you are most cordially IN
vited to attend the Fall opening of
Millinery, Coats, Dresses, Sweaters,
lSuits etc, at the Loranelle Parlors,
September 18th. Everything nhw
and up-to date Prices reasonable.
Remember the date-Sept. 10th.
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1919-09-13
ST. JOSEPH'S CATHOLIC
= CHURCH

Mass on first Sunday of the month
at o:30 a M
All other Sundays at 1890 a. m.
Sunday School every Saturday at
p. m
Week day Mass at am.
At Mason, Nevada
Mass on first Sunday of the month.
10. 80 a. m.
All other Sundays 9:30 a. m.
Sunday School every Friday at 8 pm.
Rev. Joseph Cunha.
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1919-09-13
INDUSTRIAL REVIEW

start Sept. l., approximately 100
tons daily to be treated.
Eureka-C. L. Broy to open and
develop large tract of mining prop
erty.
Tonpah- Belmont Co. to replace
mules with electric haulage system.
Sparks-Construction of highway
to Reno underway.
Goldfield-The Cactus district is
becoming the center Of mining act
tivities.
Battle Mountain Copper Basin
gets 80 Fl. P. hoist, building cam
paign underway Local hay crop re-
ported exceptionally heavy. New
machinery ordered for Rd Top mine
and sinking to start.
nemucca-To spend $4,000 for
increased fire protection.
Nina Developments on Mineral
Bell property showing satisfactory
results. Simon mine makes new dis
covery of rich sulphide ores.
Locelock-Building site for new
high school is now offered by Mrs.
P. Marker.
Stillwater-F Fourth company is now
organizing to drill in local fields.
Reno-Peavine Mountain is again
buzzing with activity. The Standard
Metals Company planning extensive
Developments.
Goldfield-Tonopah Company to
drill for oil in Fish Lake feds.
Winnemtfcca-Rep Of rich ore
discoveries at Sunshine Camp is now
confirmed.
Cobre-Nevada Northern Railroad
annoucesresu unptron of one train
daily to Ely.
Reno-Surveying OF Walker Lake
road to be started at once.
Adelaid-Extensive operations on
Silver Shild mine to start at once.
Renewed activity underway through
out the district.
Reno in need OF One hundred new
homes to fill housing needs
Mina--Simon Faeon mine opening
ore running from S35 to $50 per ton,
Cooler weather bringing increased
activity throughout the district.
Ely-Strike OH Northern railroad
settled, men return to work.
National National mines shipping
ore valued at $50 to pound.
Sulphur foot silver vein assay
ing 1888 to ton opened in Rosebud
district
Ely-Preparations to drill for oil
in southern part OF county.
The Tonopah and Divide district
organize local union.
Telephone service is steadily being
restored to efficiency standards pre-
vailing before government undertook
operations of wires.
Reno Motion picturecompany to
snap local scenery for five reel
drama. Contract for grading high
way from Washoe summit to Lyons
ranch let lor $33,110.
Railroad yards choked with loaded
cars and industries shutting down for
lack OF empty cars is becoming a
chronic condition.
Winnemucca gets local branch of
Savings & Loan Association OF
Nevada.
Ely-Nevada Cons oidated to es-
:a3iien stores for enlplc.- .cs, selling
gc"1s at wholesale prices
Goldfield-Regular shipments are
started by Goldfield Development
Company.
Eureka-Croesus Co. starts CON
struction of 2 milling plants with a
capacity $50 to 500 tons daily.
Wnnemucca-Gem Five mine TAX
ing out large tonnage OF good silver
ore.
Eureka-Company incorporates to
develop extensive area OF mining
property here.
Nina attracting large number Of
prominent mining men with view to
starting activities.
The national editorial association
advocated the teaching of the print
ing trade in the High schools. The
pupils would at least be learning the
English language.
Pioche-company organized to de-
velop l3 mining claims in Comet
mining district.
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Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1919-09-13
CHURCH SERVICES

METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH
Methodist Episcopal Church.
1000 a. m.-Sunday school.
IL: A. M. Sermon on Biblical
Literature an Evolution or a
Revelation-Wl Which? ~
2:l5 P. NJ. Sunday school and
preaching service in the Perry Dis
trict school house.
500 p. NJ. Song Service and SER
mon on The Only Name
8: 90 p. m. Wednesday prayer meet
ing. Everybody invited
J. A. Dixon, Pastor.
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1919-09-13

FOR SALE-Lot and three room
cabin. corner of Center and Bovard
Streets. Inquire Mrs C. F. Warren.
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1919-09-13
GARD OF THANKS

We extend to the people OF Yering-
ton and other nearby towns, our
sincere appreciation of the kindness
and sympathy extended us during the
illness and after the death OF our be-
loved me -her, Mrs Compston. We
sincerely hope that you may have
friends equally as kind in their hours
of trouble.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Compston.
Mr.. and Mrs, James Wright,
Mr.. and Mrs. A. l.. Daniels,
Miss Agnes Compston
Mr. and Mrs. James Compston,-
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1919-09-13
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE CHURCH
Leavitt Hall

HOO a, m. Sunday Service.
The lesson sermon is Substance. 2
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1919-09-13

Mrs Henninger and two children
returned from Oregon to once again
reside in Yerington that her. son,
Robert. might complete his studies in
the local grammar school. Mrs.
Henningher's numerous friends are
glad to welcome her.