The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1920-02-06
Personal Mention
Fay and Vicinity

Mrs. Everest Hackett and son Her
bert left for 81. George by automobile
Thursday morning for an extended
visit.
The FIRST chipmunk. as a harbinger
of spring. has awakened from his win
ter nap and has made his appearance
IN our midst.
Jay NJ Cameron was the recipient of
the midyear prize at the Fay school
for excellence in studies. This honor.
as we'll as prize. Is highly coveted and
eagerly worked for by all the pupils.
Mr.. Neil McLeod's genial presence
once more graces social gatherings in
Fay. Much to the regret of the COM
munity. Mr.. Mcleod has been confined
TO his home by illness. but is now rap
idly improving.
Fred T.. Jensen's agreeable presence
has been greatly missed at ouf COM
munity gatherings during the last sew
eral weeks. Mr.. Jensen has pcen o.
cupied at his OK Valley mountain
property. returning to iowa only fo-
the weekends.
Another claimant for trapping hon
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eight splendid lynx. cat and fox hides.
A particularly large and richly marked
cat nearly caused Mr.. Hall serious
trouble in its capture. II having drag
ged the trap beneath a tree, whence II
sprung on Mr. Hall as he attempted to
trail 1t.
s. Il. Ayres. Fays octogenarian. is
locally famous as an inventive genius.
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ly clever devices will shortly make
erty as quickly as Mr.. Bateman has de-
about to place before the public GER
tain electrical discoveries which he
claims will revolutionize the automo-
bile industry.
An impromptu reception was held
Tuesday evening at the home Of Mrs.
NJ M. Cameron in honor of Mrs.
Charles Lytle and Mr.. and Mrs. W. Z.
Warren. who passed through Fay on
their return to their home iE Urs;ne
from Salt Lake. where they were re-
Gently called by the death of Mr.. War
ren's brother.
Fay Is the scene of much merry
making this winter. While it's popu-
lation is small. this little town. tucked
away among mountainous regions
which not many years ago were thriv-
ing and productive mining centers, Is
pervaded by an active spirit of gaiety.
Card parties. school entertainments.
gentlemen's nights of the towns pro-
gressive woman's club and tramping
parties are of frequent occurrence.
Early morning risers have been re-
warded recently by Curious sunrises.
Eot int OF lot
flash and flame into deeper intensity
in the eastern heavens. The bright
yellow disc of the sun lifts itself over
the shaggy shoulders Of the mountains,
to touch with silver every frost-en-
crusted twig. The onlooker stands in
silent awe. thrilled with wonder and
admiration at the beauties Of a noun
tain sunrise.
A small but select gathering took
place at the home of Mrs. Milton NJ.
Cameron Sunday evening. January 25.
Mrs. Cameron, with her usual tact and
charming personality, proved de-
lightful hostess. Ice cream and cake
were the refreshments served. Tho
guests departed at a late hour. delight
ed with their evening Of hilarious en-
joyment and realizing that one more
INK naQ Deen WeIOeO IN the cnain Oh
arm friendship and high regard with
which many members Of the commune
ty feel bound to these most frequent
and gracious Of entertainers. Mr.. and
Mrs. Cameron.
United States 1919 Gold-Silver Output
According to the preliminary esti-
mate OF the production OF gold and sill
yer in the United States during 1919.
made by the bureau of the mine and
geological survey, Nevada ranked fifth
among the gold-producing stetes and
territories and third among the silver
producers. The gold output was $780,
004 fine ounces. worth $4.754.600. and
the silver output was 7.312.454 fine
ounces, worth $S.196.164 at $1.120S5
per ounce. the average New York price
for fine silver during the year.
Carpenters pencils and black
smiths marking crayOns at the Rec