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The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1921-01-21
V|RG|N|A-[OU|SE STOCKHOLDERS WILL
FURNISH FUNDS FOR EQUIPMENT

The following letter was mailed
to all stockholders OF the Virginia
Louise company last week:
ION December Goth, at the special
meeting of stockholders. of which
you were duly notified. more than
two-thirds of the outstanding stock
voted to increase our capitalization
to S1,500.000. thus furnishing 500,-
900 additional shares for the purpo-
ses stated in the notice and letter
mailed to our stockholders Decem-
Der 18th. AS stated in said letter
100000 shares of the new stock
have been subscribed at 25 cents per
share. We now offer to our stock
holders the privilege of subscribing
to another 100000 shares, which is
about ten percent of the total stock
outstanding. upon the following
terms:
Each stockholder may purchase
up to ten per cent of his or her pres
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1921-01-21
NOW PREFER USEFUL GIFTS
Younger Generation Of Women Said
to Look for Utility When Presents
Are in Question.

One must mingle with the younger
generation to comprehend the chang
ing standards of domestic life. Those
things once the hearts desire Of WON
en- have not lost their charm, we arr,
told. While the proverbial route to II
mans heart has not changed it's road
bed. and good cooking L. still the
trademark Of desirable wife, ye.
anniversary expressions of hus-
bands love are said to be changing in
form.
The new note is utility. This is ex.
emplifled by story that comes to MS
from one who recently visited young
couple while they discussed their ap-
preaching anniversary. II think !
shall get Ruth a necklace" the young
husband said. Ruth demurred. Whal
then did she wish, was his query, with
the suggestion Of diamond or piece
Of mahogany furniture, or some other
establishment for the home.
If you really insist on a present"
she said, II have always wanted an
electric washer and q vacuum clean
er."
This suggests the story Of the negro
bridegroom who. when the honeymoon
waned, brought home a heavily mir,
rored dressing table and washtub
Now, Mandy" he said, you can sid
down in front of this and watch yo'selt
starve to death, or you can use this
tub and earn yo' livin'."-Omaha Bee
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1921-01-21
THE SILVER DALE GROUP Of CLAIMS
NEAR BRISTOL TO Be DEVELOPED NOW|

The silver Dale group OF mining
claimslocated last fall by John L.
Whipple. well known mining man Of
Sunnyside. near Ely. Nevada have
recently been taken over by New
York City and Toncpah capitalists.
Operations will be started as soo-
as weather conditions will permit
the development OF this PROMISING
property which adioins the Nevada
property which adjoins til. Nevada
Silver Horn mine will be pushed
with vigor.
The sensational silver values oh
tanned by Whipple from the surface
groupings on his claims led to the
large scale sampling on the adjoin-
ing Nevada Silver Horn mine, both
OF these properties being located In
the Ely Mining district. near Bristol,
Nevada, and great amount of inter-
est is now being taken by local mins
Ing men alive to the possibilities of
the big ore bearing dykes which trav-
erce the district and which have
heretofore been considered valueless.
The first load Of supplies was hau-
ed out today by Dave Mathews de-
spite the heavy snow.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1921-01-21
THE STELLA Mines ARE
PAYING GOOD DIVIDENDS

Two cars Of leasers ore were ship-
ped from the Stella Mines comn.nv
property during December of last
year. and dividend checks were di.-
triouted to the owners of this vain
able property last week. This diu-
dend represents the royalties re-
ceived on the ore shipped.
Three lots were contained in ths
Two cars. and the assays were an fol-
lows: Lot l. gold 80 cents: silver
1901 ounces: and lead 15.l per cent
Lot 2. gold 80 cents: silver ass
ounces, and lead IL per cent. while
lot 3 was bonanza ore carrying 81 60
gold; l24.5 ounces silver and lis
per cent lead content. These ores
carry favorable analysis for smelt-
ing. containing an average of ss Der
cent insoluable content.
Tho only worked On a small, .c.,a
the property of the Stella Mines COM
pany has paid substantial sum In
dividends to its fortunate owners.
Dan ]. Ronnow. Fred Mansir and Mr..
and Mrs. Charley Culverwell are the
principal owners In the mine. Five
thousand nve hundred seventy-five
dollars In dividends have been paid
to date, the. January disbursement
being estimated at $475.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1921-01-21

ent holdings at % cents cash per
share, provided the subscription is
received by the company at its Office,
1908 Hibernian Building. Los Ange-
lese. California. on or before January
80. 1921.
The smelter market for our ore is
even more favorable than when on
December 3rd we called our stock
holders meeting and we should loose
no time in equipping our mine for
the large production for which we
are now assured market on profit
able terms"
A substantial amount of develop
ment work is being accomplished at
the Virginia-Louise mine, last week
1875 IT. being driven. The drift on
the fifth level continued in good
huxing ore with frequent patches of
lead. The drift has been in good
ore all the way, and has proven up
a large body of good fuxing ore.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1921-01-21
News and Gossip from Panaca

Mr.. H. A. Whiteneck went to
Overton Nevada, last Friday to ar
range for series of basket ball
games for the High School boys.
Las Vegas team will come here for a
game on Jan. 2Sth. The Overton
team viii be here on FEB. 4th and
Panaca team will go to Las Vegas
on Feb 11th.
Pres. Willard r. Jones Of Overton
and s. r. Wells Of Logandale were
here last Sunday and were speakers
at the afternoon and evening servi-
ces.
Merrill Lee, the eight year old son
OF Chester Lee, was thrown from a
horse last Friday afternoon. For
two days he lay in a semi-concious
condition but is now improving rap
idly.
A baby boy was born to Mr.. and
MRS. George @. Keele on Friday
night, Jan. 14th. All concerned are
doing nicely.
Henry Lee went to Los Angeles
Cal, last week and will be gone a
month.
Mrs. VIM. Bond and Mrs. VIM.
Paddock returned to Modena, last
Monday after short visit with Mr..
and Mrs. B F. wadsworth and fam
lily here.
Mr.. Walter Long Sr. IL seriously
II! at his home here.
Henry Mathews returned last week
from Los Angeles.
Mrs Karl Banks Of Pleasant
Grove, Utah. is here visiting her
father JOS Ronnow Sr. and other rel
ativeA.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1921-01-21
Metal Quotations
in Eastern Markets


Silver (domestic( .ssh|
Silver (foreign) .6sh|
Copper. per cwt- $13.15|
Lead. per cwt. 4.75|
Zinc, per cwt. 5.56|
A better tone has characterized
the metal market during the past
week. and prices generally have ten1
ded upward. No buying Of conse1
quence has resultd, however, and ID
is generally agreed that this must al
wait better demand for manufacture
ed products.
Speculative demand for metals
is generally active, particularly fou
future delivery. Both the demand
and unwillingness to sell are encour1
aging factors. Copper has enjoyed
an improved export demand. The
increase in the value Of sterling and
francs has helped sales to England
and france. and Germany has also
been a buyer Of no mean importance|
Lead has continued firm. The spec
ulative demand is active, especially
for futures, and 5A cents, New Yorh
has been realized on such sales.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1921-01-21

Misses Isabel Osborne and Mamie
Jacobson and Earl Godbe of Phoebe
attended the musical and dance last
Friday night.
Miss Elva Baker, Evan Baker. r
Il. Brown and JOS Wadsworth came
down from the Prince mine and at-
tended the musical and dance las,
Friday night.
Orvil Walker was a visitor las.
Sunday.
George Hicks has been Ill with
mumps.
Mrs. Bertha Wulfenstein visited
relatives here last Saturday. return.
ing home on Monday.
Another number Of the Lincoln
Firefly was in circulation this week
MRS. Kathrine Smith Of the ITni.
versity of Nevada, Extension Divis.
ion' arrived Monday and will remair
some time teaching sewing and mil.
iinery to the ladies of this town.
Memoirs Of the High School will,
present the drama, "A Poor Married
Man. at the Amusement hall toniph,
Friday Jan. u.
Mrs VIM. Lee and daughter Alene
went to Phoebe on business las,
Tuesday.
The musical given last Frida,
night by the M. I. A. was highly an.
preciated by good audience. The
Following programme was giver
after which dancing was enjoyed nv
the young folks,
Selection by the Mandolin Club
"HumoresQue."
Nocal Solo-"whlle Others are
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1921-01-21
Old Schooners Become Baroes.

Disposal Of large numbers of old
schooners, to say nothing OF an over
supply Of new wood ships, has been a
problem for the past few years. River
and canal men, meanwhile, have been
facing a shortage Of barges. Putting
these two facts together, Eastern ship
builders have now evolved new form
Of schooner barge. made by removing
the upper works and the below deck
cabins and buIkheads Of the schooners.
Such barges are capacious and have
the advantages OF speed In towing and
seaworthlness fo. coast work, and II
lost from sea tow can make port
with jury rig. In South America as
well as the United States. rebuilt
schooners FOR barge work already are
at premlum.-Popular Mechanics
Magazine.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1921-01-21
BLACK METALS INCREASE SHIPMENTS
THE PROPERTY FULLY PAIL, FOR

The Black Metals mine will soon
increase the shipments OF silyer-fux
ore to the Salt Lake smelters. The
mine is now being operated by Jack
Gilmer and associates under lease,
this arrangement will insure the
steady operation OF the property, as
Gilmer has been associated with the
mine for a long period and is fami-
liar with the operation and necess-
ary economical mining of the large
low grade ore bodies.
Under the operation of the Black
Metals mine company, the property
has produced an estimated produc-
tion Of $4,000 tons of fiux ore with
total net smelter value of GIL,
10000. During the first period Of
operation owing to the difficulty in
securing adequate machinery oper-
atoms We're CARED ON at great dis
advantage. Equipment is now
being gradually improved and there
are now two complete units INSTALL
cd, either of which has capacity ne
cessary to furnish sufficient power
and air for the mine operations.
The mine is now in good physical
condition. Hundreds Of feet Of
pipe and rails have been installed and
the ladder ways and chutes have all
been renewed.
More commercial ore is exposed
at the present time than when oper-
ations began. The mine has been
opened from the surface to the 900
foot level and for approximately
700 feet on the dip Of the beddings
on the 325 foot level. In connec-
ton with the last named level, 1t
should be noted that in addition to
the average grade Of ore taken from
the beddings, 54 tons of bonanza ore
was mined, which netted the Black
Metals company $4,000. This ore
occurred in a pocket in the low
grade.
The present mining cost at the
Black Metals mine is $4.15 per ton,
and 1t Is expected that Manager Gil
mer will reduce this to approximate
ly $500 per ton.
A substantial interest in the Black
Metals company has been taken ov-
or by the Bristol Silver mines COM
pany. and 1t ie expected that the ex-
rloratory drift will be contin u,d
from the 500 foot level of the Black
Metals mine to tap the Bristol mine
at depth. The prosecution of this
work will develop large territory
owned by the Black Metal Company
and will doubtless open up other val
liable ore bodies such as are now
being mined by the Bristol Silver
Mines Company. Direct connection
for the Bristol Mines Company with
the Jackrabbit bins on the Phoebe
Pacific railroad would be accom-
plished by this constructive work,
and both companies will be materi-
ally benefited.
The property of the Black Metals
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1921-01-21

Building Castles" by Gene Wads
worth acc. byCarlyle and Frank
Wilcox.
Cornet Duet--"The Last Rose of
Summer" by Ada Mathews and Ger
trude Long.
Vocal Solo--"Little Boy Blue" by
Miss Tannie Higgins acc. by Miss
Fahden.
Piano Solo Garden of Dreams"
by Frank Wilcox.
Vocal Solo--"One Fleeting Hour"
by Florence Higgins acc. by Ada
Mathews.
Selection by the Orchestra-"Gold
and Silver Waltz.
Vocal Solo--"The Mamma Song"
by Miss May J. Anderson acc. by Miss
Fahden.
Selection by the Mandolin Club
"The Gypsy Melody"
Vocal solo--"The Gypsy Trail" by
Gertrude Long acc. by Miss Ander-
son.
Violin Solo--Selected, by Carlyle
wilcox acc. by Frank Wilcox.
Vocal Duet--"The Rosary" by Miss
Tannie Higgins and Miss May Ander-
son acc. by Miss Fahden.
Selection by the Orchestra--Select-
oh
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1921-01-21

inc, was originally acquired on q
bond basis from the Richmond in
terests of Salt Lake City, and this
bond which was for a substantial
amount has now been completely
paid on. these payments being net
from the proceeds of the sales OF ore
from the mine. The old Day mine
from which territory most of the
substantial production of the Black
Metals. Inc, has been made, was dis
covered and located in the early part
of 1877 by /. N. Garrison, who is
who is now residing on his ranch
near Wilson Creek in Lincoln county
and who hadJosh Emery as his part
ner. Work on the property was
started June 18th of that year with
a crew of six miners. and within a
few days the partners had $4,000
worth Of ore sacked on the dumps
awaiting shipment.
The ore widened and increased in
value and from one rich spot the
partners took out three tons of ore
assaying $3.50 ounces in silver to the
ton. When this rich ore was taken
out there followed a lean period
during which time prospecting was
carried forward. They were soon
rewarded by finding another shoot
OF soft sandy carbonate ore assaying
l,6OO ounces silver to the ton and
from which they extracted s65.OOO
worth Of high grade ore and placed
it on the surface for shipment Ten
tons OF this ore were shipped to Salt
rake, ten tons to the mill In Condor
Canyon and ten tons to the Bullion
vile plant. all for test treatment.
While the mills Of the early days
were not successful at making the
high recoveries of silver values in the
roe, yet the shipments netted s25.-
600, the payments for the silver saw
ed by the mills showing the ore to
average over 500 ounces to the ton.
At this time the prospect was sold
to Captain H. H. Day Of Phoebe and
Jasper Mcdonald of Sanfrancisco
for cash consideration of $4,000
and ten thousand shares of stock in
the new Day company underwritten
and guaranteed by Wells-Fargo &
Co. at $500 per share, Under Mr.
Garrisons' superinten dency the mine
produced within a short period Of
two months 100000 worth of bul.
lion which was shipped to Mcdonald
in San Francisco.
No dividends being forthcoming
the minority stockholders brought
suit to force distribution Of the
immense profits. The law suit which
was known as the Jackrabbit case
attracted a great deal of attention
in San Francisco.
With the property fully paid for
and being opperated by mining men
or experience and with an intimate
knowledge Of the geological condi-
tions, future profits from this large
producer should be assured.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1921-01-21
MINING NOTES Of
P|OCHE DISTRICT
The heavy storms Of the past three
days has temporarily stopped work
on all the dump leases.

Ore was struck by the Burke leas-
ers In the drift on the 100 foot level
from their new working shaft. As
says indicate that fair grade Of ore
which will assay $500 IL gol. 81.
ounces in silver and 1871 per cent in
lead content over width Of sixteen
ir ehas
Owing to the low prize of lead nc VI
prevailing, no stopping viii ba denc
between the stope abovs and the area
nov opened up.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1921-01-21
TRAFFIC WILL SHORTLY Be
RESUMED ON PIOCHE PACIFIC

gagged In shoveling tie right of way
A large force Of men are now en-
gaegd in shoveling the right of way
OF the Phoebe Pacific railway clear
or the snow which has flied the cuts
to depth of 6 feet. A large ton
mage OF ore is awaiting shipment at
Bristol and Jackrabbit and every ef-
fort Is being made to resume train
service,
The train was rerortnd 70 be with
In 10 miles Of Jackrabbit yesterday
and over the worst portion of the
line.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1921-01-21
G, Of Fillmore and Ralph and M

g, OF Fillmore and Ralph and Md
Vie Christian of Beaver.
Simple funeral services were held
Tuesday, conducted by Mayor f. D|
Farnsworth. the final eulogy bein9
pronounced by J. F. Tolton. Dr|
Joseph McGregoo read beautiful
tribute to DR.. Christian. which had
been telegraphed by his close friend
and colleague, DR.. George w. Midl
dleton, of Salt Lake. Interment wa}
in Mountain View cemetery At Bsal
ver." v g
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1921-01-21
MOVIE PROGRAM

The Electric Movie programme
or the week: Friday, For Feature
urand OF Bad Lands" Dustin Far
I'm and Sunshine Comedy, jazz
andits.''
Monday, Fox Feature Desert
Love" Tom Mix, and 9th Episode Of
Bride 13."
Wednesday. Special Show, Heart
of Child" Nazamova and Rainbow
comedy Brownie the Peacemaker.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1921-01-21
HIGH tribute PAID TO LIFE
OF AGED BEAVER PHYSICIAN

The following, taken from the
Salt Lake Tribune, will be of inter
est to the mauy friends of the Chris
tian family in this and adjoining
counties:
"Dr. John Ward Christian, knnwa
Familiarity as the grand old maa'.
II southern Utah. der at his hornc at
Beaver. Sunday. after a brief illness.
at the age Of 80 years, Although
almost a centenarian, DR.. Christi an
was tall. straight, and stalwart AMI
with mind Of unimpaired energy.
and executive capacity, keen and al
ert until the last, and with every
sense untouched by the ravages of
time,
DR. Christian was born ON a plan
tation near Purdy. in McNairy Coun-
ty, Tennessee, February z, 1922.
and was truly "a gentleman of the
old school," His grandfather. JAM
es Peter Christian, came from the
Isle OF Man about the year 1850. and
settled in Georgia, where DR.. Chris
tian's father, Yancey Presley Chris
tan, was born. His mother, Sara
Barbara Wylwyte, was born in Mar
seilles, France, and came to Amer
lea at the age of 1Syears.
DR.. Christians early education
was under the direction of the Cath
Ole fathers. Later he attended the
Pennsylvania State University. now
Jefferson college, and was gradual
ed In 1874. He then went to New
Orleans where he practised medicine
until 1854, when he moved to Cali
fornia, remaining there until 1853.
when he came to eaver. where he
had since been identified with eyerv
forward movement, serving the pub
lie In various capacities. He was
a lawyer as we'll as doctor, and for
many years, was more or less active
In both the practice Of medicine and
law.
Under the territory regime, he
served as United States Commission
er, probate judge and selectman.
and later as mayor of Beaver City
and county attorney for Beaver
County. He was again elected to
the latter position in 1914, at which
time several periodicals thruout the
country made comments upon the
fact that he was undoubtedly the
Oldest active public official in the
United States, If not in the world.
AS public official, DR.. Christian
was efficient and faithful; as a man
ne was character of nobleness.
formed by many great qualities.
Among these, the first and greatest
was his simplicity and his adher-
ence to the simple truth. His Sc
ccnd great quality was kindness; It
was born In him, and by his careful
culture 1t grew to be the rule of his
life. He was a man of strong reli-
gious feeling, and his standard Of
duty was based upon his inherent
religion.
DR.. Christian was first married to
Elvira Mathews, who died leaving
two children, John Ward Christian.
Jr, now Of Troy, Nevada and Mrs.
lnez J. Bernard, Of Spokane. Wash.
Ho later married Adeline Mathews,
who died five years ago, and there
are now surviving the following
children: w. M. Christian, of Pr
ochs, ninos A. of weiser, Idaho, Guy
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1921-01-21
Phoebe Stocks on
Mining Exchanges

During the week stock in the Bris-
tol Silver Mines Co. was traded in, as
an unlisted stock, the sales being
made from SO to 55 cents per share.
Large blocks of Phoebe Bristol
changed hands at low figure. Lit
lie interest was manifested in the
other issues.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1921-01-21
Law and the Profita

"How did you come to be q profI
lteer?"
1T was all because Of the law 0l
supply and demand" whimpered tho
culprit. Il was trying to get a sum
cient supply of money to meet I'd
demand Tor II"
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1921-01-21
Ore Shipments from
the Phoebe District

Ore shipments fror ;,.e Pio.he
D. re; for ~ week end .,y J,nt-
ary { were ts'ow no -, on ar
eva; OF tn severe wea"l :, ~LicL
T. :" &c operations.
re various mines 20 .ir,autei Ia
~ t tai in -. followia; amoun's.
Prince Consolidated 80. 1850. NJ
........ 75O
Bristol Silver Mines ...... 225
Black Metals Inc. ...... 145
Lee-Mathews Lease ..,... so
Total 27bO tons
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1921-01-21
POPULAR P|OCHE GIRL WEDS
IN CAL|ENTE A FEW DAYS AGO

James White, former engineer on
the Prince railroad and Miss Edwi-
ma Price, Of this city, were married
In Caliente a few days ago by Jus
tice Palmer Of that place. Mr.. and
Mrs. White are spending their hon
eymoon in Phoebe, and expect to 20
to Salt Lake next week where they
will make their home.
The bride is the daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. W. d. Price, respected re-
sidents OF Phoebe and her friends
are numbered by her acquaintance
es. She has long been recognized
as one Of Lincoln county's most
charming and vivacious young wo-
men and the well wishes of the en-
tire county go with her in her en-
barkation upon her new life.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1921-01-21

Kenneth Tomlin is visiting at thd
ranch home Of David Empey.
Newark post., 1921-08-31
A New Way of Keeping
Public Officers on the Job

In commenting on the attempt OF
Governor Small of Illinois to evade
arrest, because it would violate the
dignity of the State to have the gov
ernor arrested while in office, the Nea0
RepubHc expresses the opinion that
Governor Small should Immediately
stand trial and go to Jail if convicted
bike any other citizen. In so doing he
would uphold the States honor by
Recognizing the force of it's laws. Ihe
opinion continues:
at would be no real injury to the
state to be governed from prison
rather an advantage. There is
County in the state of Missouri when
because of the refusal of the commls-
sioners to make tax levy to pay IN
terest on bonds, is in perpetual con-
tempt of the Federal Court, and IN
consequence the commissioners as
soon as elected repair to jail, take the
bath of office there, and serve their
term. The county has found great ad-
|vantages in this procedure. For one
thing the commissioners are always
on the job; they can be found and
assembled promptly at any hour, DAY
or night. Their whole time is at the
disposal of the public; and under Oh
servation as they are they find 1T dit
fcult or impossible to promote those
official enterprises in which common
welfare is adulaterated by private
profit.
Newark post., 1921-08-31
Motor Cycle Ambulances
Now in Use

The motorcycle with the side car
riage to accommodate passenger,
has a new modification. The side
carriage is made with body long
enough to receive the passenger lying
down, and this compartment has a
hood which is lowered like the hood
of baby carriage except that it is
built and hinged length-wise to pro-
tect the whole body from sun and
dust. An additional passenger can be
seated behind the driver of the motor
ambulance. This makes it possible to
carry the physician or surgeon as
we'll as the patient to and from hos
pitfalls. The use of the motorcycle in
this way has greatly facilitated Red
Cross aid in cases of accidents, and
will doubtless be copied by other
agencies, public and private, needing
ambulance service.