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The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1919-09-19
MOTTSVILLE ITEMS

The Motsville school began its
school year onthe Sth of September,
with Mrs. c. X. Harris of Wisconsin
as teacher. The buildings have all
been repaired and everything is favor
able for good years work Nineteen
is the present enrolment. Seventh
grade, Elmer Hansen, Marvel Aller-
man, Gladys Bull Sixth grade. Muir
iel Hansen, Roy Jones, John Biaggi,
and Ellwood Alderman Fourth grade,
Ida Crorkin. Nevada Manfrina, Ira
Bull, and Oren Alderman. Second
grade, Fred Biester. and Marion Hick-
ey First grade, Walter Biester.
Dorothea Biester, Vivian Russell,
George Hickey, Eloise johnson. and
Floyd Alderman.
The visitors on Monday were, Mrs.
VIM. Rabe and Mrs p. J. Hickey.
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therefore. said lands were grossly un-
der assessed.
After rather extended discussion.
motion was made and a committee of
three, comprising the assessors of
Lyon. Pershing and Churchill counties
were appointed and authorized to
make an examination of the lands In
Douglas county after which the COM
mittee would report back to the board
as whole its conclusion as to the
similarity of the actual value of the
lands within said counties. and make
such recommendation as it might
consider just and proper as to what
valuation should be placed upon Doug
las county lands in order to bring
about equalization between the coun-
ties of Churchill, Lyon and Douglas.
The motion provided that ten repre-
sentative ranches of the county De-tak-
en- from the roll and that the name of
each should be placed in hat. from
which the first two drawn by dis
interested party would be taken by
the committee for inspection, in order
to avoid singing out any particular
ranch for attention. This procedure
was followed and the ranches of Chas.
Fulstone and William Dressler were
drawn and inspected by the committee.
The committee reported back after
said investigation and. by comparing
the assessment valuation of the lands
in Douglas county with those of Lyon
and Churchill counties. reached the
conclusion that the said countys aver
age assessment valuation was entire
ly too low and that il should, upon the
average. be increased somewhere be-
tween 93 1-3 and 80 per cent in order
to produce just and proper equaliza-
tion as between the aforesaid counties.
Among other things. it was eontended
that the arabic lands of Douglas coun-
ty. assessed at $3.50 per acre. were of
equal or higher grade than those in
Churchill and Lyon counties. where an
Continued on page three)
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PUBLIC LIBRARY NAY BE
ESTABLISHED At THIS PLACE

There is proposition on foot 10
establish public library at this place
and inasmuch as the requirements
are slight. it seems proper that favor
able action should be taken at once.
The library at the high school has
been placed in charge of librarian
and dual descimal system installed
Over thousand volumes are in the
library at this time which may be
opened to the public through coopera-
tion. Some years ago a drive was
held in Gardnerville for the purpose
of raising funds for the establishment
of a public library. If this money is
turned over to the high school for the
purchase of additional books, the en-
tire library will be opened to the
public.
Under these generous conditions. it
seems that there should be no hesitan-
cy in turning the idle money over to
the high school authorities, thus ae-
oomplishing the long cherished idea of
public library for this community.
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SOLDIER BOY
in SHIPWRECK

Clarence Springmeyer. who enlist
ed in the army early In the war, and
who was one of the last boys to return
to their homes in this Valley, had
many trying experience. although he
did not get to France. While sta
toned in the Islands, typhoon up
set boat in which he was riding, and
with other soldiers, narrowly escaped
being drowned On the homeward
trip from the Philippines the trans
port Sheridan was disabled and they
were 40 days at sea. Mr. Springmey-
er reports that on one of the islands
that he visited he was astonished to
see tribe of natives with tails. Many
no doubt, will scoff at this report, but
the young man has actual photographs
to back up his assertion.
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WILSON TO VISIT
RENO ON NEXT
MONDAY

Woodrow Wilson, President of the
limited States. who is touring the west
in behalf of the League of Nations.
will speak in Reno next Monday, and
the people of that city, backed by the
citizens of Nevada, are preparing to
give the distinguished official a real
Nevada welcome. He will speak In
the leading Reno theatre which has a
seating capacity of 100 people Ad-
mission will be by card, 700 hundred
nassed having been issue in Reno. the
balance being distributed throughout
the state. Gardnervill'e allotment
was five tickets and like number to
Minden. A hundred or more local peo-
ple made application for cards and in
order to give all an equal chance, Geo.
A. Montrose. who was given the tick
cts TO distribute. placed the names in
hat yesterday afternoon and the first
five names drawn were given cards.
The lucky ones were Obey O. Haugner.
Mrs waiter Frey, III. A. " TODD, A.
Jensen and T. s. Hook
Word from Reno yesterday stated
that arrangements were being made
for the installation OF loud speaking
telephones to be installed in different
parts of Reno which will carry Presi-
dent Wilson's voice to the outside, en-
abling everybody to here his address.
Great enthusiasm is being displayed in
Reno over the Presidents visit and he
will be greeted by a mighty crowd
Hundreds of people OF Carson Valley
have announced their intentions of
going to Reno Monday to get a glimpse
OF Americas great President.
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DAVID POWELL PASSES AWAY
At HOME IN ANTELOPE WALLET

David Powell, a we'll known resident
of Coleville, died at that place Sunday
after a lingering illness brought on
by cancer of the stomach. Deceased
was 56 years of age and had resided In
Mono county for many years. He al
so resided on the coast for number
of years where he engaged in the real
estate business and prospered.
Besides son, he leaves several
brothers residing in Antelope Valley
The funeral services were held We'd
nesday at Coleville. Rev. p. H. Willis.
a lifelong friend of the deceased. Of
fciating.
Mr.. Powell held the reputation OF
being generous and honorable citi-
zen and gained the warm friendship of
wide acquaintancship by his square
dealing throughout an honored life.
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County. $l12,S10, due TO loss in licen-
ses, and to abandonment of the Las
Vegas & Tnonpah Railroad. In Doug
las County. sl.674 due to loss in sheep
valuations. In Eureka county, S53,-
334 from assessors valuation of 1918,
due to loss in licenses and recon-
mendation of State Board of Eanalza-
tion of 1918 as to land value ASSESS
|ments. In Esmeralda County, $341,-
22S, due to loss in licenses. livestock
values and bullion taxes.
In Mineral and Pershings Counties,
$lS5. 1853. due to loss in licenses. mer-
chandise stocks. livestock, mining pro-
persty and bullion taxes. In Nye
County. s27 ,427. due to loss in licenses
bullion taxes and the scrapping of
the l.. V. & T. Railroad. In Storey
County. S25.427. due to loss in licen-
.ses and loss in Buttlers Milling plant,
In White Pine County. 81 $50 ,90l, due
to loss in bullion taxes.
This makes total of s2.40S,3S7
reduction in assessment valuation
brought in on the county rolls for the
current year. as compared with 1918,
which is practically made up by the
normal increases brought in by other
counties, leaving the valuation ap-
proximately the same as in 1918; viz.
Isl9S,0O0, 900.
Thereafter. there was brought into
consideration the question of equaliz-
ing the assessment valuation OF land.
as distinguished from other classes of
property in Lyon County, Churchill
County and Douglas County by the as
SCISSOR from Lyon County, who pointed
ont that the average assessment valu-
alton Of all lands in Lyon County was
s20.17 and $23.i0 in Churchill County.
whereas in Douglas County the aver.
age assessment valuation of land was
only 1913. He contended that the
lands Of Douglas County we're certain
ly not less in value than those of
Lyon and Churchill counties and that,
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LUTHERAN CHURCH NOTES

Next Sunday will be the 18th past
Trinity. AT 1890 a. m. will be serv-
ices as usual
The confirmation class and the Sun
day School will gather for instruction
at $3.50 a. m. All members will.
please. attend.
In the services last Sunday pastor
rendered a complete report on the
proceedings of the church convention
held in San Francisco
The pastor leaves this afternoon for
Napa, Cal to deliver a mission festi-
val discourse at that place. The
pulpit at the local Lutheran Church
next Sunday will be filled by one OF
the members of the Nevada Lutheran
clergy.
The Sunday School has lost two
splendid Sunday School teachers in
Miss Elda Fricke and Miss Edna Hell
winkel. Both have gone to California
to take up advanced studies.
Miss Alma Lampe is again holding
down the job as organist and Sunday
School teacher.
Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock the
scholars of the Genoa Sunday School
will meet. All scholars. please. at
tend.
The Young Peoples Society will meet
next Tuesday evening at s o'clock.
l.adies' Aid. Division Il. met yes
terday.
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BOYLE SEEKS
NO OFFICE

Governor Boyle is out of politics
and is seeking no office.
He said so himself publically at a
meeting held at Tonopah Friday night
at which time de addressed the strik-
ing miners of that camp.
They say I've come down here to
do politics., Boyle shouted that II
| fail to settle this strike | will lose
your votes, and that if | settle it I'll
lose their votes" referring to the ball
park faction
We'll, | am not candidate for
any office and will not be a candidate
for any office after my term expires.
am going to give all my time to my
own business, and | think that | am
entitled to the right of looking after
my personal affairs
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STATE TAX BOARD DECLARES LAND
ASSESSMENT IN DOUGLAS COUNTY SFAR
BELOW THOSE OF OTHER NEVADA COUNTIES

During the past week the State
Board of Equalization got down to
business in earnest. On Tuesday.
September 8, the details of the state
budget of expenses, which is a tabula-
tion of the appropriations made by the
state legislature for the year 1919.
We're reviewed and fully discussed by
the board.
The appropriation of said budget to
be revised from taxation for the State
general fund was found to amount TO
sofa,614, and when computed at the
state rate applicable, it was found that
an assessment valuation of $2lO .00O.-
900 would be required, If three per
cent, which has heretofore been car
ried to cover delinquencies, were in
cluded. In this behalf. it was agreed
upon suggestion from Governor Boyle.
that the amount to cover delinquen-
eies might be reduced from three to
one per cent and thus total assess
ment valuation for the year 1919 of
$205,OO0,00O was adopted as the
amount necessary for equalization
purposes. AS compared with this il
was found that there had been brought
in by the assessors upon the tax rolls
from the different counties of the state
a total assessment valuation of ap-
$l9S.O00,000. The rolls of
the various counties must, therefore.
be increased in the amount of ST.
100000 by process of equalization of
property valuations as between indi-
yiduals, as between classes of prop
erty, and as between counties. in ord
er to make up said required total of
$205, 100000.
A special committee was appointed.
comprising Commissioner ellison and
Assessors Wethers and Ingles, which
reported that there was loss in ass
essment valuation compared with the
1918 assessments as follows:
In Churchill, $71.42S, due to rednc-
ton in operations of the sugar fac
tory and loss in licenses. In Clarl
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MASONIC TEMPLE
To BE BUILT
HERE

At meeting held Tuesday night
members of Carson Valley Masonic
Lodge voted to build Masonic
Temple and the. entire matter of con-
struction has been left to a committe
of nine members.
The matter of building a Masonic
Temple has been under discussion by
members of the local lodge for the
past several years. but when the war
came on the entire matter was drop
ped. A month ago the matter was
again taken up at which time build
ing committe and a finance committee
We're appointed and Tuesday made a
favorable report which was accepted
by the lodge.
The new building will occupy lot
adjoining the Arendt Jensen COMPANY
store on the south. and will be built
ON the site of the present ware house
CT that company which faces Main
street, deal for the lot having been
made. The new building will be two
stories in height and will be of brick.
1t will have a fifty foot frontage on
Main street with a depth of 1O9 feet.
The front will be of plate glass and
will be modern in every particular
The Arendt Jensen company will oc-
cupy the lower floor. giving them more
space for their growing business.
!. The front of tire upper floor will be
fitted as a club room 30x36 feet.
while the lodge room will be at the
rear and will be 3O-60 feet in size or
the same Dimensions as the high
school auditorium. Committe rooms,
kitchen and roomy lockers will go to
make the new hall one of convenience
Work of removing the present build
ings from the site will begin within
the next few days. 1t is hoped to have
the building under way within a
short time in order that it may be
completed before winter sets in, or al
least the outside work.
Carson Valley lodge is the youngest
Masonic organization in Nevada hav.
ing been instituted but a few years
ago. 1t is now a strong lodge and Is
enjoying steady growth made up ol
leading men of this community. Theil
new hall has assurance of being
paying proposition from the start be-
sides providing the members with
lodge room of their own.
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PUPILS ENROLL
At DOUGLAS HIGH SCHOOL.

The Douglas county high school
opened Monday with an enrolment of
So pupils. slight increase over the
enrolment of last year. The students
have already buckled down to hard
work and give evidence of making the
best of the opportunities offered at
the school.
Much new equipment has been
especially the manual training and
laboratories. which will be of much
help in carrying ON the school work
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BIG HONEY CROP

Fifty thousands dollars is the esti-
mate made OF the value of this year S
honey crop in Owens Valley, accord
ing to W. A. Trickey. manager OF the
Inyo Honey Exchange. OF the amount
$45, 900 will go to members of the Ex-
change.
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on VISIT TO SISTER

of Mrs. w. w. Harvey, accompanied
by his son Raymond. were arrivals
from Stockton last week and spent
several days visiting at the family
home in Diamond Valley.
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CARD OF THANKS

| desire to acknowledge my appre-
citation for the liberal patronage eX-
tended to me while | conducted a
cafe and bakery In Gardnerville.
earnestly hope the same splendid sup
port his given my successor.
II. WM. STARKE.
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CARD OF THANKS

We desire to thank neighbors and
friends alike who gave assistance and
helped save our property from de-
struetion during the recent forest fire
in Alpine county.
w. w. Harvey and Family.
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CARD OF THANKS

We extend our thanks to the many
people. who effectively aided in check
ing the forest fire which ragged in this
community during the week, and to
those who aided In serving the fire
fighters with food or sent food. We
also wish 10 convey our thanks to the
telephone company for their efficient
service.
GRANT p. MERRILL
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SUGAR SHORTAGE IS
BEING FACED IN
THIS VALLEY

IA HE PEOPLE of this com
munity are facing sugar
shortage that is general in
western states Yesterday the
local stores would not sell more
than 80 cents worth to any one per-
son in order to make their dimin-
ishing stocks supply immedite re-
quirements. Assurance has been
given retail store by wholesalers
that the shortage will last but a
short time and shipments are ex-
ected to be made early next week
lnasmuch as this is fruit canning
time in Carson Valley, the short
age of sugar is causing no end of
worry to housewives.
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Harness making of all kinds as well
as expert mattress making and repair
ing. Louis Aurouge, Phone 25l or
call at the French Hotel, Gardnerville.
Nevada nov.19
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Christmas comes bringing with il
peace and the return of the soldier to
his loved ones. Mother Patrica' s
fortitude in bearing up beneath her
terribl grief will be a help to other
mothers. who. like her. have lost their
loved ones.
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PIANO LESSONS

Pupils of all grades accepted, be-
ginners specially.
PHILIP KRALL.
Phone 129 Gardnerville.
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I.ost-Black SOW, right ear cropped
weighs about 200 pounds. Notify Ben
Clock. octi9'
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Wanted Two dozen pnllets at once.
Inquire of Mrs. VIM. Ritehford. Gard
nerville.
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REPORT OF THE CONDITION OF
The Farmers Bank Of
Carson Valley, Inc.
At Minden, Douglas County

In the State of Nevada, In response to
the call OF the State Bank Examiner
for Report of Condition at the close
OF business ending on the 18th day OF
September. 1919
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CARD OF THANKS

desire to extend my sincere thanks
to all those kind peaple who assisted
In saving my Woodfords property dur
ing the recent forest fire.
MRS. c. ". HAWKINS.
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STATE OF NEVADA
)ss.
County of Douglas
!, II. G, Marsh, Cashier of the above
named Bank, do solemnly swear that
the above statement Is true To the best
OF my knowledge and belief.
II. G. MARSH, Cashier.
Correct-Attest
W. f. DRESSLER,
II. +. DANGBERG. Directors.
Subscribed and sworn to before me
this 10th day of September, 1919.
tSeai) J. A. CARDINAL.
Notary Public.
A. Jensen is attending to business
matters In Reno this week.
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GRANT p. MERRILL
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1919-07-31
Pop Concert.

The recently organized Thurmont Or
chestra will give it's first "Pop Concert"
at the Town Hall on Tuesday, Aug. 18th
8. 80 p. m. The orchestra will be assist
ed by vocalists and there will be solos,
quartets etc. A small admission fee of
10 cents will be charged in order to de-
fray expenses. 1t is hoped that there
will be large attendance of those in
our community who are interested in
music. If the proper encouragement is
given by the public it is hoped to enlarge
the membership and increase its useful
ness as public necessity. The orchestra
has been rehearsing under the direction
of Rev. Chas. D. Shaffer. Don't forget
the date, Aug. 18th Town Hall $50 p. m.
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Backing. The Government.
Carroll County Fair Promotes
Uncle Sans Program.

Much of Europe is laid waste by war;
millions suffer from lack of food. Amer
lea is asked to "speed up" on food eff
cheney, to produce more food, to raise
more cattle.
The Carroll County Fair seeks to stir
up local interest in these overseas food
problems by the offer of substantial
premiums for products exhibited and lib
eral prizes for stock shown.
Cooking and canning Plays large part
ir Americas duty toward this great prob
lem, so the women and girls are gener-
ously remembered in the premium lists.
The boys have equal chance with the
men, also.
Greater production lies in the use of
better methods and better machinery.
The Fair is being held to present new
ideas and interest farmers in improved
farm implements.
Every effort is being made to hold the
finest fair in the nearly quarter of
century's history of growing and rap
idly developing and increasingly worthy
institution. Much credit is due those
who have worked so necessarily to make
the 1919 Fair at Ohler's Grove, Taney-
town truly record breaking exhibition
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Mt. St. Mary's Items.

Thursday evening of last week the
Community Club of St. Anthony's held
its first monthly meeting, and free en-
tertaiment. The entertainment was held
in the School Hall. The evening being
pleasant very large crowd was present.
Before the entertainment Mr.. P. A. Hau-
yer, County Agent. made few remarks
regarding having some of the experts
of the Extension Service be present at
the annual picnic on Saturday afternoon
and give free demonstration in judging
of live stock. The matter was put be-
fore the honse. and motion was carried
to have these men come. Some of the
finest Draft Horses in Frederick County
are expected to be seen at st. Anthony's
on Saturday afternoon. This short course
which is being given at various picnics
has proven very successful as well as
interesting If successful other places
St Anthony's will not fall behind. The
following was Thursday evenings pro-
gram
America, Assembly.
Opening Remarks, Rev. G H. Tragesser.
Solo, The Flag that flies for Liberty.
VIM w .tz ell.
Recitation, america" Mr. Geo Hemler.
Lecture, Mr.. Hickey, Extension Society.
Guitar Duet, Messrs M. Knot, B. Wetzel.
Solo, Miss l.. WetZel.
Mountain Songs and Dances,
Master John and Jess Wills.
Remarks. Senator Kaufman.
Solo, Mickey" Eugene Warthen.
Remarks, Miss Gilpin.
Solo, Dreaming Moon. Carmel Warthen.
Solo, Miss Beulah Wetzel.
Final Selections, Glee Club.
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AUGUST Ideal Time For ImprOv-
ind Pastures.

The high cost of grain and cattle
feeds has directed the attention OF
many farmers toward improvement
of pastures. 1t is commonly known
that proper fertilization of pastures
may easily increase the live stock
carrying capacity two-fold or more.
Most of our pastures need fertiliza-
ton more than anything. They have
stopped producing because they have
been grazed too closely. They need
a little rest and some feed themselves.
If along in August the dairyman
will move his cattle over into the hay
fields and will top dress his pasture
with four or five hundred pounds OF
fertilizer analyzing O-1O-4 or O-l2-2
he will find an enormous increase IN
feed on them next season. During
the Fall and Winter the fertilizer
will be enabled to get into the soil
and begin its work. Next spring
when the cattle come back again the
pastures will have changed their char
acter entirely.
Five hundred pounds of fertilizer
may seem lot but the return will
be worth it many times over. 1t does
not pay to fool with sprinkle. Do
the Job right if it is to be done at all.