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The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1920-12-23
CAVE VALLEY LATEST
PROPOSED OIL FIELD

A deal has been closed by J. c.
Riordan with v. l.. McCarty and John
c. Geoghegan of Salt Lake City for
the development of oil lands in Cave
valley, Lincoln county about sixty
miles south of Ely, says the Ely Rec
ord. The deal calls for lease on
1000 acres of land owned by Mr.. Rior-
dan to a company to be formed and
financed by Salt Lake people repre-
sented by Messrs Mccarthy and
Geoghegan. :.
The property was formerly known
as the old Robinson ranch, and is
situated in the heart of the valley
and several miles south of the shale
beds which were located several
years ago by Colonel Gregory and
other people of Ely for oil develop
ment purposes. At that time it was
found impossible to induce capital to
take an interest in the enterprise,
and the locations were allowed to
lapse. 1t is probable, however, that
this ground has since been located.
but SO far no permits have been re-
ceived by the Federal government for
it's development.
This district was examined years
ago by geologists, who recommended
it highly as an oil field; and since
that time many other examinations
have been made. and all have been
favorable. The Salt Lake investors
have had their engineers in the field
end they incline to the opinion that
oil will be found under the lands
owned by Mr.. Riordan; hence the
deal for the property.
AS the winter season is now well
advanced, and as Cave valley is To-
Gated at high altitude. it is not ex-
pected that development work will
be commenced by the Salt Lake peo-
pie before spring; but by that time
the company will be we'll financed
and everything will be in readiness
for an active campaign.
AS the field Is quite extensive. IL
is probable that several other COM
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1920-12-23
Frame-Up Men Exposed
In Dangerous Practices

fense has been committed 1t becomes
the duty of the Wilnemucca post
master to inform the department by
which he is employed of the trans
mission of such mail matter. 1t be-
comes the duty of the department of
justice to investigate the matter
which is a brazen defiance of the
Constitution of the United States.
If these officers do their duty, and
it is quite likely they will do so, and
Boyer 4 Company produce any order
from William H. Ayres of Winnie
legal stills, and there are identifica-
tion marks of any kind on the order.
it is somewhat more than possible
that some small-town rube frame-up
people may find themselves in more
trouble than they will enjoy.
Now the editorial word: And there
will be lots more like it. and names
will be used. and perhaps criminal
prosecutions will follow:
Ayres & Ayres have been publish
ing The Silver State for two years.
Ever since they acquired the prop
erty, or since 1t began to amount to
|anything, which was within two
months of the date of purchase. there
has been attempted propaganda to
run us out of camp" because, per-
haps, we interfered with some old
time ways of doing things.
Scarcely an issue of The Silver
State goes of the press but ii de-
velops next morning that somebody
mentioned therein has been ap-
preached by persons who are well
known, and always from the same
place, and have been informed that
The Silver State is saying something
bad about them. Articles are pointed
out and malicious motives ascribed to
them. Many times person has been
led to believe that The Silver State
is saying just exactly what it does
not say. as is easily proven by exam
ination of what has been said.
We haven't much sympathy with
people who believe self-evident lie,
but we have less for those who help
in spreading what is hoped to be de-
structive propaganda. Two or three
residents of this town might be pros
Iecuted right now for slander. and
well this is warming. When you
want to talk about the business of
The Silver State after this. tell the
truth, or we are prepared to go as
far with you as you like.
1t is the season of good will to-
ward men, therefore nothing further
will be said at this time. But let it
be known that the good will of The
Silver State extends to the commu-
nifty which some small-minded, self
fish, ignorant, benighted people would
maliciously prevent from progress
ing. Those who do not exhibit good
will should be kept behind the scenes,
as it appears to us.
We thank you.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1920-12-23

Postmaster Mcfarland reports that
Christmas mail is fully as heavy this
year as it ever has been-perhaps
it will prove to be the heaviest on
record Although slow in getting
started, the mail has been piling in
and all employees are working over
time trying to see that everybocv
gets Christmas present or remem-
brance on time.
If people only realized the difficulty
and confusion caused by waiting to
try to get Christmas packages deliv-
cred on Christmas day. says the post
master they surely would make an
effort to mail their packages earlier
In many cities the rush of mail be-
comes so great that deliveries are
often days behind time, so that dis
appointment results, instead of salts
faction in having mail delivered as
Christmas" matter
Mr.. Macfarland announces that the
local postoffice will be open on Christ
mas day from 10 am. to noon, only
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1920-12-23
WEAR OLD CLOTHES
BRING LUNCH ALONG

The community Christmas exer-
cises to be held under auspices of the
Methodist Sunday school tomorrow
night in the high school gymnasium
should have the heartiest co-opera-
tion of all winnemucca. Besides the
program, games will be provided
Those in charge of the event declare
they intend to prove that America
has not forgotten hcw to play, at
least so far as Winnemucca is con-
cerned.
Under leadership of men and the
Boy Scouts there will be games
enough to include everybody, and all
should have good time. The games
will demand that old clothes should
be worn. The committee desires to
emphasize this fact Overalls, they
say. for boys and men, AS this an
Aouncement is written by a man, the
matter Of woman's apparel is not
definitely announced Anything that
will permit girls and women to enjoy
good romp without injury to the
clothing
At the close of the evening re-
freshments of sandwiches and cake
will be served Everyone is expected
to bring either cake or sandwiches
as a contribution TO the evenings
lunch. The hour of exercises will be
7:30. The program:
Piano solo. Evalyn Brown; prayer,
the pastor; carol, silent Night" by
the grammar school; recitation.
when You Were Small" Sue Cohn;
song, Graded in a Manger"; recita-
tion, Helen Dern; piano duet Laugh
ing Water Eleanor Fisher and Carol
Savage; song by kindergarten: talk
"The Spirit of Christmas" George
Carlson; song. Mrs. Bolam's class;
recitation, Learning to Spell.' Mar
garet Selby; carol "Hark, the Herald
Angels Sing" grammar school; piano
duet. Mary Dern and Merle Callahan;
song, Jesus Was Born in Bethle-
hem" recitation, Evalyn Foster;
song, Miss Sterling's class; carol, 1T
Came Upon the Midnight Clear" the
grammar school; solo, Blanche Bar
nard; mandolin duet, Phyllis Poulin
and Evalyn Brown: solo. THE Little
Child of Bethlehem" Phyllis Cocks;
recitation, Mrs. Brady; song, Star of
the East" Epworth League.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1920-12-23
SCOTT BUTLER ASKS
FOR COMPENSATION

W. i. Scott Butler, deputy sheriff
and constable-elect at Gerlach. was a
visitor at Carson this week, says the
News, and while in town called upon
the Nevada Industrial Commission TO
get information about filing a claim
for compensation for gunshot
wound received in performance OF
his official duty. The shooting took
place at Jungo the evening of No
vember u, when Butler placed under
arrest Manuel Hernandez, Mexican,
on suspicion OF his having burglar
lied section house near Gerlach.
Ii is believed the Mexican had a
pistol concealed In his coat sleeve at
the time he was handcuffed bv But
Ter. AS the latter was stopping ever
his prisoners grip and examining Il,
the Mexican supposedly let the gun
slide down his sleeve and into his
hand. and began shooting. The first
bullet went through Buffers over
coat. coat. and into his leg. The sec
ond shot, fired at very close range,
was a clean miss. The third bullet
from the desperado's gun barely
missed Buffers neck as he partly fell
to one side while trying to get his
own gun out Of his pocket.
The Mexican was then seized and
further gunplay prevented. Mr.. But
Ter has not yet fully recovered from
the effects of the bullet in his leg.
but naturally considers himself ex-
tremely lucky to be alive, in view of
the closeness OF the range at which
the Mexican was firing.
Butler advocates passage by the
Nevada legislature of the Pennsylva-
MIA law which prohibits aliens from
having firearms in their possession.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1920-12-23
CHRISTMAS APlENTY
FOR ALL HUMBOLDT

Christmas night will be full of en-
joyment for amusement liking people,
championship basketball game at
the high school, good picture show
and special dance being scheduled.
At the American THE Inner Voice"
will be the attraction, which is ad-
vertised as "super-special" picture.
Reports are that It is a really big
production. At the High School the
Winnemucca Athletic Association
basketball team will play against the
Oakland Junior Colds, champions of
the Pacific coast. These two attrac-
tons starting at the same time, 8
pm, IL Is toss-up which to attend.
For basketball fans, however, a de-
scription of the Oakland Junior Colds
will be interesting.
The Colds have a clean slate for
the past two years. Last year they
won thirty-seven games straight and
hold the Pacific A.A.U. and the Trib-
une League of East Bay Teams cham
pionships. No member OF the team
will tip the scales above 135 pounds.
The team is en- route east to play
crack teams.
Clarence Chandler, the captain of
the Colds. is the lightest member of
the team. The tennis player of the
Junior Colds and a conner in this
Plays forward and is real argument
for any past master of the guarding
game.
ID. Brobst Is of the Technical high
basketball team and is winner Of all
around athletic medal awarded each
year by the Harvard club OF Harvard
university alumni. Holder of shot
put record: technical varsity football
team, baseball and track.
Percy Gilber was winner OF the
Dipsea Trail marathon race in 1918;
winner Y.M.C.A. medal for marathon
for three years. Second only to Bell
in 125-pound boxing tournament of
Pacific amateur association, Olympic
club.
Louis Meillette is a speedy canter
and guard His goal tight guarding,
combined with his uncanny eye for
baskets makes him a dangerous man
to any opposing team. California
freshman
mike" Hutchison works at the
pivot position and guard -Four years
with Junior Colds.
Louis Mathison weighs barely 128
but has a world of speed and
a dangerous southpaw.
Final lineup for the Athletic As
sociation has not yet been announced
but reports from frequent practice
games are that the team. already fast
Is rounding into shape with signal
work and will give the coast cham
pions a tussle worth while.
After the game and picture show a
special Christmas dance Is TO be given
In the Nixon by Managers Oastler and
Hursh. They promise four-piece
orchestra and many novelties during
the evening. among them spotlight
color effects. spinning the wheel for
violets and so on.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1920-12-23
REMINDER OF OLD TINES

The Silver State acknowledges with
thanks receipt of a box of Paradise
Valley apples, the gift of o. S. Hoff-
man. In years gone by it was com.
mon occurrence for newspapers to
receive presents of this sort, but the
high cost of living during recent
years had put stop to the practice
until Hoffman revived it, They're
some apples and some raids have al
ready been made on the box.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1920-12-23
SHIPPED CATTLE

Mr.. and Mrs. John Hearn returned
10 McDermitt after spending several
LAYS here. Mr.. Hearn attended to
shipments of cattle while here. he
having sold beef cattle to San Fran
cisco firm and stock cattle to con-
cern in Stockton.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1920-12-23
DEATH OF AGED MOTHER

C. d. Ayres of The Silver State re-
ceived a telegram last Tuesday from
his sister at Sturgis. Michigan, an
nouncing the death of their mother
at an early hour. Mrs. Ayres, Sr., was
within eight days of her ninety-sixth
birthday. She was a pioneer educa-
tor at Ann Arbor, Mich, and Fort
Wayne, Indiana. before the days of
railroads there.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1920-12-23

The Silver State dislikes front
page editorials Its training has
been that a certain space should be
set aside in well-conducted news
paper especially for editorial opin-
ion, and that news matter should not
be tainted. Nevertheless, exigencies
arise in the publication of country
sheet which sometimes make neces-
sary deviation from a good rule.
A letter received by William II. Ayres
in this mornings mail seems to call
for an expression of opinion. The
letter first. the opinion afterward.
with a good big ito be continued"
sign along with it. The letter:
Boyer & Company,
Exporters of Metal Goods,
Omaha. Nebraska.
December 20, 1920.
"Mr. William II. Ayres,
"Winnemucca, Nevada:
Dear rive are in receipt of
your remittance for which please ac-
cept our thanks. 1t pleases us to an
nounce that our government has re-
Gently passed laws, through treasury
decision, which gives any one In the
United States or its territories the
right to own and operate still in
his own home or elsewhere, provid-
ing, of course, that he does not use
same for the manufacture of spirits.
"The demand for pure distilled
water has been so great that there
are now thousands of owners and
prospective buyers of the Boyer still.
and these people can rest assured
that they are breaking no laws when
operating these stills for other pur-
poses than the manufacture of spirits.
However, the burden rests largely
upon us, Boyer & Company, for the
reason that should any of our Gus
toners use these stills for the manu-
facture of spirits we would be sub
iect to heavy taxation and ii is for
our protection, your convenience, and
the law that we demand all buyers
Of stills to sign all three copies of
the inclssed affidavit. and have same
verified before notary public, or
other person authorized to admins
ter an oath. and return same to us
in the inclosed self-addressed stamped
envelope.
we inclose Csc In stamps to cover
the cost of notary fees.
Immediately upon receipt of the
signed affidavit, your order will be
shipped by prepaid parcel post in a
strong. plain wooden box.
Yours very truly,
BOYER & COMPANY,
"By 0. d. Boyer"
There is the letter 1t came through
the United States postoffice this
morning. Postoffice officials, United
States prohibition enforcement Off
GERS, and all other intelligent citizens
of the United States know just what
It means. Despite bubbles involved,
there is no doubt penitentiary Of
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1920-12-23
A WELCOME DAUGHTER

Winnemucca friends of Mr.. and
Mrs. H. l.. 10y will rejoice with that
family over the arrival of baby girl
Ut the Carson City home. Mr.. 10y
was formerly located here as a dis
trict highway engineer
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1920-12-23

Cheer up your home for the indoor
season. An Edison Phonograph will
provide the best music that the world
produces at a cost within the reach
of everyone. Let Stephenson's demon
strate the Edison to you. They have
all the latest records. [Advert'ment.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1920-12-23
CHRISTMAS DANCE

Saturday night, at the Nixon.
Christmas Dance-Four-piece Orches-
ira = Spotlight Color Effects = Spin
ming the Wheel, with violets for the
lucky number. Gentlemen $1.00
Ladies free.-[Advert
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1920-12-23
CATHOLIC CHURCH

The masses on Christmas Day will
be held at 7:45. 8 and 1890 am.
Benediction after last mass. The Sun
day school children will gather to-
morrow friday afternoon at pm
for the Christmas tree festival.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1920-12-23
SUPERINTENDENT OF MINT

Tom Heidenreich of Carson City is
candidate to succeed W. A. Burns
as superintendent of the United
States mint at that city, according to
the News
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1920-12-23
SOLDIERS HERE

Winnemucca took on wartime
aspect for a time last night when
street while engines were being
changed. The boys were on their
way from Camp Grant, Illinois. to
Honolulu.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1920-12-23
NEED MORE SNOW

Gerhart Miller, Sr., of Willow Point
was in town Wednesday. He says
ranchers will be glad to see still more
snow, but that they think there is
pretty good start for this time OF
year.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1920-12-23
WEATHER REPORT

For the twenty-four hours ended at
s am. today:
Highest temperature yesterday, 40.
Lowest this morning. II.
Mean temperature yesterday, 81.
Normal temperature yesterday, 80.
Prevailing wind direction, NE.
Forecast - Probably snow tonight
and Friday.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1920-12-23
CATTLE OWNERS. ATTENTION!

Two willing young men OF good
character want to trap coyotes for
rest of winter on sheep or cattle
ranch. Willing to do any kind OF
work in exchange for board. One is
good cook and baker. Address w. T..
Fisk. Shone House, COZ Bridge St.
Winnemucca. Phone 121.- lAdver-
tisementD1St3p
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1920-12-23
PROGRAM POSTPONED

A program for which members OF
the local Woodcraft lodge have been
practising. has been postponed indefi-
nitely on account Of the death of
Charles Young. who was a member of
the lodge.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1920-12-23
CHRISTMAS DANCE

Saturday night. at the Nixon.
Christmas Dance-Four-p piece Orches-
ira - Spotlight Color Effects spin
ming the Wheel. with violets for the
lucky number. Gentlemen sl.Oo.
ladies' free-T AdvertisementD21t2
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1920-12-23

The drawing for the prizes given by
the Ladies' altar Society will be held
next Friday afternoon at 2 pm. in
connection with the Children's
Christmas Festival. Adv tip
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1920-12-23
DANCE POSTPONED

The Eastern Star dance which was
to be held tonight has been postponed
on account of the death of G. w.
Young. -.
Adv. tMrs.) MAY LIVINGSTONE
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1920-12-23

The Silver State-50 cents the month.
panies will be operating in that sec
ton during the coming spring and
summer. The new field is tributary
to Ely in business way and its sue
cessful launching. will therefore be
encouraged by all residents of that
section.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1920-12-23

For a complete line of Pyralin
Ivory, Stephensons have the stock.
Inspect their big stock.-GAdva.D7
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1920-12-23

A meeting of Boy Scouts is called
for 700 o'clock tonight.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1920-12-23

DIR. w. f. TAYLOR WILL BE in
WIyNEMUCCA AT THE OVERLAND
HOTEL, TUESDAY, DEC. 2sth. ONE
nav aNIY. Advtl
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1920-12-23
PROMPT SERVICE AND
FIRST.CLASS WORK

in Kodak developing and printing.
All work done at our store. No more
long, tiresome waits for your pictures.
-[Advt. EAGLE DRUG co.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1920-03-04
BOSSIER PARISH ROADS.

As the thing is generally understood.
the Police Jury of our parish stands
pledged for IL considerable rOad-build-
ing program during the ensuing four
years. There is no doubt hut that Il
large amount of money is to be spent
for roads and the only question seems
to be. shall it be spent piecemeal. here
and there. a little in one place and
much i'll anOther-withOut regard to Il
general plan for Il connected road syS-
tenor shall the work be organized
E+.f an intelligently planned. thoroughly
considered and therefore chearly and
profitably built system of reads:
There are people who favor Il large
bond issue for roadS-to connect one
end of the parish with the other with
StSfenS of good hard-Surface highways.
to lie 'fntersected from east to west with
the sS;ne kind of highways--that shall
open up I'LL parts of the parish to travel
and traffic at all seasons of the year.
Such roads would Justify quite an adj
ditional levy of taxation. and the roads
If. good-would Justify what they
cost. even at present high cost of con-
StrWtiOn
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1920-03-04

billing along the bOulevards. All the
time she is looking, looking, scanning
the passing throng for the face she
cannot discover
you don't think she is still in love
with you?" asked Woolson promptly.
"What can think? She clin:s close
to me. she calls me Ray she insists
or my calling her Patty as in the
Old days. What worries me is that
l am well known. What must NV
friends think Of seeing me daily in
the company Of woman not my wife :?
Last evening came the climax. We
were seated ut table in a cabaret.
All Of n sudden she hid her face on my
shoulder, softly crying. oh. I am in
despairv she sohbed. 4 shall never
find him."
Tin! I don't like this" muttered
WOOtlson.
1.-THE worst Of it is, that I noticed a
cousin Of my wife just leaving the
place. I don't know that he noticed
us, but, If he did, what won't he tell
my W1fc!s
"See here. Massey" spoke Wood
son firmly. 'yOu must explain all this
to Miss Richmond"
"She knows I am married. Why,
she said only yesterday: 4 can't in
suit an old friend like you by Offering
payment for your kindly services, but
shall not forget that sweet little
jewel of wife of yours She even
knows her present address,"
''rell this reckless young lady that
you can't keep up this compromising
business. and forthwith write the
whole history of the affair to your
wife,"
'I'll think it over" muttered Ray
glOomily.
But the next day he burst in upon
WOodson, his face radiant with Joy.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1920-03-04

X. II. Miller as. Il. f.. TdndrsdeH. No. Hts.
In SecoHd District court. Webster Parish,
Louisiana. .-.
BY virtue of Il writ of seizure and sale,
issued in the above entitled suit and to
ne directed. l have seized. and will proceed
to sell ut public auction. to the last and
highest bidder. ut the front door of the
Court House. in the town of Benton. La.,
on Saturday. March Is. 1920. the following
described property. to-wit:
One saw mill and appurtcnances thereto
or in any wise appertaininy and belonging.
One log wagon.
One Studcbnkpr automobile.
Terms of Salc-FOr cash. without the
benefit of apprasement. to pay and satisfy
the sum of $3.50, less II credit of $3.50, as
follows: With y per cent per annum in
terest on seven notes for $3.50 each from
November =. 1913, until paid: with y per
cent per annum interest on one note for
$3.50 fnpm June ID. 1917, until paid with
y per cent per annum interest on one note
for $50 from September Il. 1917. until
on one note for $3.50 from Ianuary,1. 1917.
until paid: with 3 per cent per annum In
tcrest on one note for $3.50 from June ).
1916, subject to II credit of $50 paid de-
tembcr ), 1915. and all costs Of suit. in
Guiding 10 per cent on said sums and in
tercst us attorneys fees.
J. +. EDWARDS.
Sheriff Bossirr Parish. Louisiana.
February 20. 1920. tmar III