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The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1921-05-20
MINING REVIVAL
IN ALPINE CO.
CONTRACT LET FOR CONSTRUC-
TION OF FLUME TO MILL WHICH
MEANS THE HANDLING OF ORE
On THE SITE THIS SEASON

The new company that has taken
over the Curtz Consolidated mine in
Alpine County, is doing much pre-
liminary work, preparatory to putting
the property on producing basis, ac-
eording to reports received from
Markieeyille this week. Quite a num-
ber of new cottages are to be erected
at the mine, and Norman Winder and
Arthur Park have been engaged to
construct several hundred feet OF
fiume leading to the mill on the Car
son river, which indicates that the
company plans to crush ore during
the coming season. This property
has been opened quite extensively by
Peter Curz in years gone by, and much
ore blocked out In the mine. The new
company which has taken over the
property has the required capital
needed to carry on the work where
Mr.. Curtz left off
The residents of Alpine County are
greatly pleased over the resumption
OF mining in that district. and feel
certain that other properties will be
taken over within the near future and
put into the producing class.
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1921-05-20
Fire Department Urges
Cleanup Day to be Held

summer, and 1t is hoped that all prop
erty holders will be on hand and give
The Gardneryille Fire Department
passed a resolution at meeting held
last Thursday evening, ordering
general cleanup day and urges the
cooperation of all the property hold
ers of the town to make the under
taking a success.
Tuesday forenoon, May "a, has been
set aside for the cleanup day and
Chas. w. Brown was unanimously Sc
lected as captain of the work. Mr..
Brown has asked the Record-Courier
to announce that all streets and alleys
will receive attention of the volunteer
workers next Tuesday morning. Rub
bish and trash will be raked into
piles and the fire department will have
teams or trucks ready to haul the ac
cumulated trash to the dumping
grounds.
This movement has been started for
the purpose of putting the streets of
this town in respectable condition for
their hearty support. The cleanup
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1921-05-20
FORM
ASSOCIATION At
WELLINGTON
SMITH VALLEY DAIRYMEN SEE
OPPORTUNITY FOR ADVANCE
-MENT IN ORGANIZATION AND
STRONGLY SUPPORT THE PLAN

At meeting held In Wellington last
Friday night and which was called by
the farmers of Smith Valley who are
taking an active interest In the ad-
vancement of dairying in that section,
an organization to be known as the
Smith Valley Dairymen's Association
was formed. Lee Wilkerson, r. Nc
Vicar, X. Krauspe, s. Beeman, and w.
Newell were chosen to act as board
of directors Of the new organization
for the coming year. Following the
election of officers, bylaws were ad-
opted which conform very closely to
those adopted by the dairymen's as
sociation organized in Carson Valley
some weeks ago.
The objects of the association are
to increase the quantity and improve
the quality of dairy products, to en-
courage the use of purebred sires, 10
protect the health of stock, to promote
sanitation in daries, and in general to
develop dairying in Smith Valley. The
association will hold regular meetings
to discuss all matters of interest to
dairymen. 1t will occasionally engage
speakers and will do all In rs power
to promote the interests Of the dairy
men Of Smith Valley.
Ben Cardinal. manager of the Min
den Butter Manufacturing Company
w. II. Bridges, cashier of the Farmers
Bank of Carson Valley, and E. "
Scott, dairy leader of the University
of Nevada, attended the meeting and
gave encouragement to the Smith Val
ley farmers in the work which they
have in hand.
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1921-05-20
CARSON VALLEY DAY TO
BE OBSERVED BY LEGION

Carson Valley Day will be cele-
brated at Minden on June IL, and the
celebration will be given under the
supervision of Carson Valley Post No.
IL Of the American Legion. accord
ing to an announcement made public
yesterday. Plans are now being for
mulated for the big event, and while
is understood the day will be given
tic information as to the program, 1t
is understood that he day will be given
over to sport events as in former
years and big dance in the evening.
Carson Valley Day originated some
ten years ago and since that time the
event has been celebrated every year.
This year, the American Legion in
tend to make the celebration bigger
and better than ever before.
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1921-05-20
FIRST VISIT TO VIRGINIA
CITY SINCE YEAR OF 1875

John Ellis of Markleeville, Califor-
MIA. spent few days in Virginia City
during the week, being his first visit
to the Comstock snce 1876, says the
Virginia City Chronicle. He first went
to the camp in 1866, and was later en-
ployed by the V. & T, Railway, hay-
ing charge of a construction crew, and
laid the platform for the first rail-
road station in Virginia City. For IS
years he has conducted the hotel at
Markleeville, but relinquished active
business cares last fall. and is now
taking it easy" He has been unable
to find many of his early-day friends
there, but is much pleased to note
the revival of activities in the old
camp.
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1921-05-20
LITERARY CLUB
ENTERTAINS BAND
Local Organization Completed PRO.
gram For This Season With
Elaborate Entertainment At
the Star Theatre

The Gardnerville Woman's Literary
Club held their annual party at the
Star Theatre on Monday evening to
which the husbands and friends, also
the members of the Gardnerville band,
were the guests of honor.
Five Hundred" was enjoyed for
several hours. the high scores being
won by Mrs. Stena Doane and N. P.
Anderson.
The band played number of selec-
tions which were much enjoyed by the
assemblage..
Supper was served at midnight at
prettily decorated tables, having as a
centerpiece spring blossoms and
honeysuckle.
The members of the club donated
the sum of fifty dollars to the band
in appreciation for the service they
are rendering the town, and to assist
them in purchasing further equip
ment
The year just passed has been a
most successful one for the club in a
social and literary way, and the sue
cess has been largely due to the splen-
did cooperation of the president, Mrs,
George A. Montrose, who has given
much time to civic advancement.
The club work will be resumed in
September, when a new program will
be taken up.
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1921-05-20
PICkF0RD DIVORCE CASE TO BE
DECIDED At AN EARLY DATE

That decision in the Mary Pick
ford case may be rendered by Judge
+. p. Langan in the Douglas County
court within "a short time was indi-
Gated with the announcement of Judge
Langan that he will resume considera-
tion of the case upon his return from
san Francisco in two or three days.
according to the Reno Gazette. Judge
l.angan was in Reno on his way to the
Coast where he was called by the
serious Illness of his sister
The Pickford divorce case was sub
mitted TO me in the Douglas County
district court about month and a
half ago" Judge Langan said, but
the hearing of the State Bank and
Trust Company receivership at Car
son City and other matters have TAX
en- so much of my time, that | have
been unable to go into the Pickford
matter thoroughly. Upon my return
from San Francisco. however, | in
tend to devote considerable time to
the question involved in the Douglas
County case"
Attorneys for the moving picture
actress and Attorney-G General Fowler
submitted the Pickford case to Judge
Langan after briefs had been filed At
torneys for the actress question the
right of the attorney general to in
terfere in the case, claiming that the
states interest in divorce suit does
not 20 beyond the court. A motion is
also made to quash the service of sum-
mons on Mrs. Fairbanks, the former
Mrs. Owen Moore. for her appearance
to show why the divorce granted her
S by Judge Langan from Moore should
not be set aside.
In answering the summons p. A. Nc
carran and Gavin McNab, attorneys
for the moving picture star, claimed
a special appearance and did not
claim TO submit her to the jurisdiction
of the court. Lack of jurisdiction of
the Nevada court to summon Mrs
Fairbanks from Los Angeles is also
claimed by the attorneys.
Possibility that the case may go
Immediately to the state supreme
court after Judge Langan renders his
decision was the belief expressed by
Attorney General Fowler. If the de-
eision of Judge Langan is not taken
to the higher courts the case will be
tried on its merits in district court,
he said.
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1921-05-20
SUGAR BEET FACTORY MAY
BE BUILT AT SMITH VALLEY

According to the Bridgeport Chroni-
Gle, Messrs. Heinze and Small of the
Lahontan Sugar Company were in
Wellington Sunday interviewing the
farmers on the sugar beet situation.
They have to date arranged for plant
ing well over 800 acres. A large part
of this is now being planted under
the supervision of Mr.. Rizner. These
gentlemen are very favorably i'm
pressed with soil, and other condi-
tions in Smith Valley, and this years
effort will be watched with great in
terest If the results fulfill their ex-
pectations they will, next year, plant
at least 300o acres, which means the
ultimate establishment of local fac
tory.
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1921-05-20
LUTHERAN CHURCH NOTES

Sunday will be the last festival of
the church year - Trinity Festival
The pastor in his sermon will deal
with the doctrine of the Holy Trinity.
You are cordially invited to attend the
services.
The Sunday school will meet at the
usual hour, at 8: 30 am.
|. The Fredericksburg Lutheran Sum
day school meets at the school house
at 2:30 o'clock Sunday afternoon.
The Saturday school will close for
the season tomorrow forenoon at 10
o'clock. The scholars having the best
records will receive their prizes.
The Young Peoples Society will
conduct an amusement meeting next
Tuesday evening.
All those who have not yet received
baptismal certificate for children
baptized will please call and receive
them.
Sunday evening special communion
service will be held at S.15 o'clock.
All those communicate members who
have not been able to attend at the
occasion of the last communion will
please announce themselves and at
tend Sunday night.
Pastor X. H. Schaaf, who has been
pastor Of the Fallon church has ac-
cepted a call to Broken Arrow, Okla
homa. He delivered his farewell SER
mon last Sunday.
Trinity Ladies' Aid held a regu-
lar business meeting yesterday. This
was the last meeting of this organiza-
tion for Rev. Menzel.
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1921-05-20
AGED MAN KILLS
SELF IN MONO
AGED RESIDENT FEARS LOSS OF
EYESIGHT AND USES FIRE
AND GUN in ATTAINING SUICI-
DAL RELIEF FROM AFFLICTION

Dick Bernard, for many years q
resident of Bridgeport, and one of the
best known citizens of Mono County
died at Bridgeport Monday evening
from self-infiicted gunshot wound
and burns sustained after he had set
fire to his home.
Deceased feared that no was going
blind, and one day last week stated to
friends that unless his eyesight Inn
proved. he would Sbump himself on"
but none paid serious thought to his
statement.
Friday night at 1920 Bridgeporters
were aroused from their slumbers by
the alarm of fire, when the Bernard
home was discovered in flames. The
aged man was found In the shed adj
joining the house. and was badly
burned about the head and face, while
his hands were burned almost to Z
and had been employed in the different
and the doctor administered strong
opiates. 1t was not until the follow
ing day that evidence of the self-in-
fiicted gunshot wound was found. He
had attempted to shoot himself
through the brain after setting his
house on fire. The bullet did not
penetrate the skull, but made an ugly
scalp wound. which was hard to de-
tect, owing to the bad burns on his
head. He did not gain consciousness
after being found, and died Monday
night.
While fighting the fire at the Ber-
nard home, Amy Bryant was painful
ly burned when a fifty-gallon drum Of
gasoline exploded, throwing fire in
every direction.
Deceased was an expert accountant
and had been employed in the different
county offices of Mono County for q
great many years.
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1921-05-20
BOND SALE Is PART OF
FIRST ISSUE FOR COUNTY

To correct misunderstanding
arising from the legislative act pro-
viding for the sale of $4,000 worth
of Douglas County highway bonds, It
is stated that the recent act Is but
part of the original bond issue of
100000. The first act made 1t neces-
sary to sell the bonds before GER
tain date, and when the time had ex-
pired $500. worth of bonds remained
unsold. The bill passed by the last
legislature made it possible to sell
1000 of the original bond issue, and
was not new issue, as many have
been led to believe.
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1921-05-20
ROAD BILL WILL
HELP NEVADA
PASSAGE OF PRESENT ROAD BILL
BY CONGRESS- MEANS Much
TO THIS STATE IN MATTER OF
FINANCING BIG IMPROVEMENTS

A bill by Senator Phipps. Republi-
can, Colorado, to give states credit
In apportionment of federal road funds
for areas of public lands within their
borders has passed the senate and now
goes to the house.
Nevada has taken an unusual in
terest in the Phipps bill for the pass
of which a determined fight was made
by both her senators. Under the pres
ent federal highway laws, the federal
government contributes to that ex-
pended by the states. Under the
Phipps bill the amount of aid is prin-
cipally based upon the proportion
which government-owned land bears
to private-owned land and in the case
of Nevada would provide for $12 of
federal funds for each 81 expended
by the state.
Information from Washington is
to the effect that the bill is originally
drafted was not amended before pass
age, and that it contains the provision
above stated.
Should the bill pass the house Me-
vada will benefit by federal aid to
an extent hereafter, that will make
roads fairly grow.
Under this act Nevada will receive
federal aid in highway construction
not on a $3.50 basis, but on the
amount of federal owned lands within
the state. As the government owns
nearly 80 per cent of the public do
main, the assistance from the federal
funds will cover road building in such
sections as now contribute nothing
the 10 per cent of road aid in coun-
ties able to support their improve
ment will not fall heir to this general
assistance, but will continue to sub
scribe to SO or 25 per cent, as the
case may be.
With Governor Boyle in Washing
ton and Mr.. Cottrell watching the in
terests of the West, together with all
of the western states in line and back
ing this movement for better distri.
button of funds and more assistance
from the government on highway con-
struction, it seems that the Phipps bill
has a chance to get past.
Under this enactment the percent.
age of aid will be approximately tc
IL, or, in other words, for every dol
lar put up by the state twelve will be
added by the government.
Nevada benefits more by this law
than any of the other states, from the
fact thattthe government has more do
main, or untaxable property within
this state than any in the union.
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1921-05-20
SENATOR PITTMAN GIVES
ASSESSMENT WORK ADVICE

In communication addessed to the
press Of Nevada, Senator Key Pitt
man recommends that the owners of
mining claims do their assessment
work for the year 1920 prior to July
l. A bill providing an extension of
one years time for doing this work
is now pending, but 1t Is doubted II it
could be passed by both houses Of
congress, even IL the committee re-
verses It's adverse report. 1t will be
remembered that congress, a few
months ago passed bill extending
the time for doing the 1920 work
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1921-05-20
SCHOOL PLAY A
GREAT SUCCESS
HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS POR-
TRAYED CHARACTERS WELL
AND MUCH HISTRONIC ABILITY
is UNCOVERED UNCONSCIOUSLY

"Mary's Millions" staged by the stu
dents Of Douglas County high school
last Friday night was greeted by a
capacity house, and was undoubtedly
the most successful play yet presented
by the local high school. The stage
sets we're we'll arranged, and the
country store in the first act was
faithfully portrayed.
Angeline Hickey. as Mary Manners,
orphan and heiress, carried her part
in her usual sweet manner, and did
some real clever acting. Harold Imelli
as Jack Henderson, civil engineer, not
only looked the part, but surprised his
friends by his easy stage manner.
Newman Jensen, as Jimmie Barnes,
dealer in stocks, was not only there
with gift of slang, but proved him.
self to be lover of the genuine sort.
Alex Clock, as Mary's uncle, made q
hit with his character part, and 1t was
necessary for many to dig up their
programs to learn his identity. May
belle Carpenter, as Mary's aunt car
ried her part unusually we'll, and her
naughty manner brought much trouble
to Jimmie, Mary's lover. Thelma
Pedroli, as Betty Barlowe was quite
bewitching in her role and displayed
much ability in her acting. Grace
Brockliss as Countess DeSelles, Pari.
sian vamp, not only looked the part
but added much to her role through
her delightful French accent. Stanley
Springmeyer, as Count DeSelles, ad-
venturer, the real william of the play
had splendid part and acted it we'll
Arthur Cordes, as the local Sherlock
was there million, and virtually
lived the part that he so faithfully
portrayed. Elda Rosenbrock as Eu-
dora Smith, the hired girl, made a de-
cided hit and showed much ability as
a comedienne, and put kick" In
every line that she spoke. Mae
Krummes, as Mrs. Amanda Nudge, an
ouija-board fanatic, added much mer
riment to the play and was decided,
good in her part.
The audience was highly pleased
with the performance, and those VIII,
took part we're highly commended TO
their splendid work
Following the performance socia
dance was held, many remaining Il
take advantage OF this feature OF tn,
evenings entertainment.
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1921-05-20
LOCAL CAMP GROUND WELL
SUPPORTED BY BUSINESS MEN

Business men and citizens of Card
nerville have given hearty support to
the camp ground fund, and within a
short time the grounds will be made
ready tor use. Many cash donations
have been received, while the Gard
nerville water company has volun-
teered to pipe water to the grounds
free of charge, and the Douglas Mill
ing and Power Company has offered to
furnish electric lights, and the Mid
land Garage Company will erect sew
eral concrete cook stoves on the
grounds. R. Dempster is having the
roadway improved and will erect a
large sign, directing automobile tour
lists to the camp.
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1921-05-20
SHOULD MAKE RESERVATIONS
TO ATTEND LEGION MEET

The annual convention of the
American Legion posts of Nevada and
the Women's Auxiliary will be held at
Lakeside Park, Lake Tahoe. on July
25th to 31st, according to announce
ment made yesterday by members of
the local post Of that organization.
The ex-service men plan to have one
grand week of events, and carnival
and other amusements will be staged
by them. Special rates will be granted
by the management of Stateline re-
sorts and the Legion members are de-
sirous of having a big crowd in at
tendance.
Those of the Auxiliary in this COM
munity who expect to attend the con-
vention are requested to notify Mrs.
A. P. Nelson, in order that reserva-
tions may be made.
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1921-05-20
LOCAL BOY NAMED TO ATTEND
CAMP LEWIS TRAINING SEASON

John Jepsen of Minden, who has
been student at the Nevada uni
versity for the past year, is named
as one of the sixteen boys from the
university to attend the ROTC. camp
at Camp Lewis, beginning June Is.
The course they will take includes
target practice with the French rs
nm. and eight-inch howitzers, besides
the small firearm target practice. The
government pays all expenses and fur
nishes uniforms and other needed
equipment. The course will last six
weeks.
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1921-05-20
PEOPLES NJ. L. CHURCH

Next Sunday the Sunday school will
meet at 10 a.m.; sermon by the pastor
at IL am. and 5 pm; Epworth
League at pm.
Sunday school picnic on Saturday.
May 2S, to which all members of the
Sunday school, parents and friends
are cordially invited.
Attention! Minden. Rev. John l..
Wilson, superintendent Of the Nevada
district, will preach in Minden one
week from tonight, Friday, May 81
He will also preach in GardneryilIe
on Sunday morning, May 30. You are
cordially invited to all services.
p. II. WILLIS. Pastor.
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1921-05-20
SENIOR DANCE AT
SCHOOL TONIGHT

Tonight at the high school audi
torium will be held the senior dance,
and from all accounts big crowd will
be in attendance. The auditorium has
been beautifully decorated for the oc-
casion in blue and gold, the class col
ors, and nothing has been left undone
to make the affair the social event of
the season.
Music for the dance will be fur
nished by the Big Four orchestra of
Reno, which is said to be one of the
best organizations of it's kind in the
state. The midnight supper will be
served by the Woman's Auxiliary, of
the American Legion.
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1921-05-20
LETTERS FOR PUBLICATION
MUST BE SIGNED BY WRITER

A communication was received at
this Office Wednesday morning for
publication. II the party who wrote
the article will reveal their identity.
the article will be published and
signed Reader" as requested. 1t is
an ironclad rule In all newspaper
offices that the writer of an article
must reveal his identity to the pub
Usher. although when requested, the
name of the person is held in sacred
trust by the newspaper and a pen
name. such as Reader" may be signed
10 the article.
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1921-05-20
NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that dumping
of trash on the unfenced property of
the undersigned at the forks of the
road near the Central school house is
prohibited. and those who do not take
heed to this notice will be prose-
cuted. VIM. DRESSLER.
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1921-05-20

Professor Smith Of the Virginia City
Mining School spent few days in
this city last week as. the guest of
Mr. and Mrs. G. Hoffman. Smith is
not a stranger in this section. having
been born in Smith Valley and Is
member of the original family after
whom the valley was named.
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1921-05-20
NOTICE

Anyone discovering stray swarm
Of bees alight and not wanting same,
kindly call 81 and it will be appre-
ciated. NJ s. SWEET.
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1921-05-20

A. Jensen and p Peterson spent
Sunday at the Sweetwater holdings of
the former.
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1921-05-20

The man who burns his bridges
behind him should be good swimmer.
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1921-05-20

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