The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1921-01-04
COURT HOUSE OPEN
ON NEW YEARS DAY

When the county commissioners in
vited Senator elect Jerry Sheehan to
act as master of ceremonies at the
opening of the new Humboldt county
court house on New Years day they
evidently knew what they were do
ing. as he filled the bill in every re-
spect. 1t was expected that the pro-
gram would consume but an hour of
time and would be finished by three
o'clock, but the people were SO eager
to look over the building that 1t
seemed wise to postpone the program
till all had finished their tour of
inspection.
Community singing was introduced
in Winnemucca during the opening
exercises. and the assembJage which
packed all available room about the
grand staircase joined heartily in the
music. 1t Is hoped by citizens, par
ticularIy members of the Winnemucca
Civic Club, that this sort of music
will become increasingly popular
here. as it is elsewhere. The reor-
ganized Winnemucca band provided
music both afternoon and evening.
Mrs. l.. G. Campbelrs talk on COM
munity singing was very good. and
he proved an efficient leader. As
chairman OF the committee on music
for the Winnemucca Civic Club she
was a great success and will. no
loubt. be called on often to serve In
ike capacity. She welded the baton
very cleverly while the audience Sang
America" and "Auld Lang Syne."
Mrs. C. D. Ayres spoke briefly. She
said she envied the people who had
been early settlers of Winnemucca.
me urged constructive thought, and
ak which will be made evident in
'ivic life, rather than destructive talk.
She referred to the fact that the Civic
Club was in its infancy, the charter
membership list being closed today,
md mentioned plans for a public
ibrary for Winnemucca which the
club already had under consideration
Mayor Brandon said he felt that
Vinnemucca was about to experience
4 new life He called attention to the
wonderful growth of Fallon owing to
IN irrigation system, and anticipated
that harnesing the Humboldt would
10 even more for Winnemueca. He
urged unity and cooperation, and his
ak quite apparently met a respon-
i've chord In the hearts of majority
II those present.
A. F. Trousdale, retiring county
commissioner, was not on the formal
program, but when called upon by
the master of ceremonies he took oc-
casion to thank the people for their
support. Mr.. Trousdale is retiring
because of ill-health. and will leave
soon with his wife to reside in Cali
fornia-at least. he said. until they
get so homesick for Winnemueca that
they have to come back. He gave
figures as to cost of construction and
furnishings.
Remarks by w. s. Bonnifield were
listened to with attention. He told of
the early days, after he came to this
territory in 1862. He followed the
progress of the county to the present
time. speaking principally of court
houses and activity surrounding them.
The opening of the new court house
was the fifth he has witnessed in this
county. Judge Bonnifield concluded
his speech by telling of the necessity
for morally supporting elected off,
cials OF the county and why it is
necessary that these officers should
enforce laws. He opposed mob law
and said that while Humboldt county
now has a splendid set of officers they
can do nothing to enforce laws unless
the people back them up with en-
couragement.
In the evening the new county
building was illuminated for the first
time and the effect produced at the
corner of Bridge and Fifth streets
was beautiful. MADE things look like
a real town." somebody said Citizens