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The Fallon standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1920-1958, 1922-12-13
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.
HOLDS DINNER SESSION

The Churchill County Chamber OF
Commerce held one of its talk and
eat feasts this afternoon, both be-
ing appreciated by the memb bers and
the few who were lucky enough to be
at the board.
The meeting was addressed by c.
S. Knight, president of the Reno
Commercial Club, and the way he
laid down the law ON get-to-gether
was not slow. He paid particular
stress to the necessity of dairy bust
ness and assured the club and those
present that the Reno chamber was
back of the Fallon people in every
upward movement.
He outlined the present drive be-
ing carried on in Reno for more
mcnbers-and sussastad- some OF tfc
same tactics for the Fallon club. He
certainly left the club feeling that
they were not working in the dark
and that future was before the
community.
The ladies of the Catholic church
furnished the much appreciated
luncheon.
The Fallon standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1920-1958, 1922-12-13
VALUABLE NEWSPAPER
SHOWN TO FALLONITES

Last Saturday, G. A. Price, who is
leasing on one of the project farms.
came to town and incidentally Wis
tied at the Hall-Russell realty office
While talking he took from his pock-
ct one of the most interesting news
paper souvenirs that has been shown
in many days.
He has copy of the "Ulster Coun-
ty Gazette" published at Rochester.
New York, January 4, 1900. John
Adams was president at the time and
he issues a memorial to the memory
of General George Washington.
"who departed this life on the 14th
of December, 1893. A. e. T., 6S."
The paper contains full account
of the funeral of General Washing
ton, together with the sermon and
the cortege including the pail bear
ers. The procession as formed was
cavalry, infantry, guards, music and
the clergy. The Generals horse with
saddle and pistols was In line.
Among the mourners are named the
Masonic brother and citizens. Those
acting as pail bearers we're; Coils.
Simms, Ramsey, Payne, Gilpin, Mar
stellar and Little. All famous in
history.
An advertisement, in fact the only
display in the paper, is as follows;
FOR SALE-The one-half of
saw mill, lying within the
town of Rochester with an mex
haustable quantity of pinewoo,d
and also a stout, healthy, active
NEGRO WENCH. Inquire of
John Schoonmaker. Rochester.
The Fallon standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1920-1958, 1922-12-13
Inquiry is Made
For Xmas Turkeys
San Francisco Market Man Asks for
Amount Available from
FallOn Section

That there Is going to be a demand
for Christmas turkeys, and that the
price will be fair, is indicated by q
letter received by A. j. Reed, at the
chamber of commerce. In the letter
which Is from a San Francisco COM
mission house inquiry is made for
eight car loads of turkeys. While
this amount Is not on hand in the
Fallon section, yet it indicates that
there is demand for practically all
OF the turkeys left over from the
Thanksgiving market.
In this letter 1t Is stated that the
firm will contract for all turkeys in
a marketable condition. 1t is stated
that the contract will be of binding
nature guaranteeing to pay the
agreed price even should the market
drop in price. They in return are
asking a guaranteed amount of tur-
keys for delivery.
Grades must be segregated. which
is fair to both the producer and the
market man.
Mr.. Reed hopes to be able to take
the matter up with the producers and
all interested should call on him.
He has written for market prices,
when more definite arrangements
can be made
Since Thanksgiving the farmers
have been led to think that the mar
ket would be at a low ebb. From
the tone of the letter it is indicated
that the turkey demand will be up to
the usual amount and prices should
be fairly firm.
The Fallon standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1920-1958, 1922-12-13
Help is Solicited
For Hospital Boys
Donations Sought for Disabled Boys
in San Francisco
Hospital

The following appeal to the people
and to societies over the state, has
been sent out by Miss Clara Crisler
of Carson City, in the hopes of max
ing a real Christmas for the disabled
soldier boys at the Letterman hos
pital at San Francisco.
Those who donate, either in cash
OF knives, should leave the same with
Mrs Emily Dodge at Gray, Reid's.
The women of the Artemesia Club of
this city, who receive the letter hope
to make a shipment on Monday next.
They request that donations be
handed In by that time:
My dear Mrs. Dodge:
| am writing this letter in great
haste so will not try to be formal.
Some of the ladies were anxious to
do something for the Letterman boys
for Christmas so | wrote the hospi-
tai to see what was needed most.
The director and the head nurse in
a Joint letter said that Ii would not
be necessary to send anything to eat
at that time as the Bay cities send in
more than could be used, but that we
could help out greatly by sending
pocket knives for the boys. In doing
this they would have something that
would bring enjoyment for long
time.
We have started a public subscrip-
tion fund here through the medium
of the newspapers and any individ-
uals or organizations that wish can
either give money or donate knives
as they so desire. We will then buy
the knives and forward them to the
hospital by the goth SO IL will give
them time TO prepare the boxes for
the boys. Mother advises us to send
the goods and not the money so that
is what we intend to do here. If
you care to help in your community
we will surely be glad If 1t and any
plan which you care to follow will be
o. X. II you do not wish TO take up
the matter 1t will be Just the same
as what everyone does should be
done willingly II one would get
results.
California will organize for cook
les after the first of the year The
Relief Corps will head the move
ment. They have already written
me for instructions.
Wishing you a most prosperous holi-
day season,
remain very cordially yours.
Clara NJ. Crisler.
The Fallon standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1920-1958, 1922-12-13
Safety First Warning
For Chistmas Time

Mayor Clark, as fire chief. has
during the past few days circulated
dodger that contains a lot of safety
first warnings well worth observing
In decorations at home for Santa
Claus, the "don'ts" read as follows:
DO not decorate your Christmas
tree with paper, cotton or any other
inflamable material. Use metallic
tinsel and other non-inflamable dec
orations only, and set the tree Sc
curely so the children. or others, In
reaching for things cannot tip 1t over.
Do not use cotton to represent
snow. Asbestos fibre or powdered
mica is a good substitute.
DO not use candles. The records
will show that many lives are lost
because of their use. Electric light
ing systems, properly installed. avoid
this danger.
Do not permit any sort of decor
ations near gas Jet.
Do not allow trees to remain In
side of buildings otter the holidays.
The tree itself ignites readily when
the needles have become dry.
The Fallon standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1920-1958, 1922-12-13
Soda Lake Entertains
Fallon School Teachers

Last Saturday the Soda Lake COM
munity entertained the teachers of
the high school and grades at their
community hall. Unfortunately the
evening was stormy and a few of the
teachers and residents of the COM
munity did not come, but those who
did brave the inclement weather
were richly repaid for their valor.
Several cars and school trucks
hauled out the teachers and the Oats
Park Band. Mr.. Baker was master
of ceremonies and welcomed the
teachers assuring them that the par
ents of the Soda Lake district were
cooperating with them in their work
of education. The Oats Park Band
rendered four selections which were
greatly appreciated by the audience
Five girls of Soda Lake sang The
Blue Bird" very pleasantly and Miss
Julia THEM gave vocal solo which
was delightfully."- received.
Mrs. Lillian Bingham gave a splen.
did reading of the Flower Scene, y
hi'u Ah6Omdis ohC tCoROAoC0 "
the insistency of the audience with
"a humorous selection entitled
"Courtship and Matrimony." Mrs
Beatty sang Memories" and Sweet
heart" At the close of the program
the evening was given over to games
such as Happy is the Miller.
"Bingo," Virginia Reel" "Pig-in-th,
Parlor." "Skip-tum-a-Loo." Every
one entered into the spirit of tn,
evening and played. sang and swung
their partners until they had worked
up good appetite for the fine sup
per consisting of sandwiches, cake
coffee and chocolate. which wa!
served to all. After eating. more
games were played to settle the sup
per and the crowd broke up at one
o'clock with nine cheers for the peo
pie of Soda Lake. Everyone is now
telling about the wonderful time tha
was had.
Mrs. Robert Edwards is visiting
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The Fallon standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1920-1958, 1922-12-13
CATHOLIC PARISH
UNDER ORGANIZATION

Father M. G. Sears, the new Cath
olic priest who arrived in this ciey
last week from Willows, Calf, has
already taken up work with the
people relative to forming a parish
in this community. The movement
has met with hearty accord and the
organization is well under way.
1t is the expectation that as soon
as the organization is in working
order plans for the erection of par
ish house will be perfected. At pres
ent services are being held weekly at
the Falon church.
The Fallon standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1920-1958, 1922-12-13
LYON COUNTY FARMERS
ENDORSE FERNLEY MAN

At the convention of the farmera
at Yerington held last week, w A
Hardy, Of Fernley. was endorsed by
the farm bureau for the next presi-
dent OF the state farm bureau. Mem
bers OF the Lyon county bureau were
instructed to vote for Mr.. Hardy at
the January meeting.
During the session the members
went on record as endorsing legisla-
tion for the prevention and control
of the alfalfa weevil, the resolution
being to the effect that insomuch as
1t was necessary to appoint inspec-
tors that the state should lend its
assistance and provide funds for the
protection of the farmers.
Miss Ada Canterbury. of Oakland
is visiting her brother in this city.
The Fallon standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1920-1958, 1922-12-13
Shipment of Hogs
During the Week
l.. Il. Cline Tells Of Outlook In Sew
eral branches of Local
Farming

L. e. Cline, Of the agricultural ex-
tension service, is back on the jot
making preparations for another
shipment of hogs. He expects DUR
ing the week to send out another
carload of porkers and thus bring in
some real money to the farmers who
are clamoring for this essential. At
the same time he is making up a car
of calves for the Reno market. He
anticipates that this carload of local
product will go out within the next
few days.
In speaking of this branch of farm
industry he says, when hogs, sheep
calves or cattle are ready for the
market the thing to do is to get
them there. Cooperative selling Is
one of the safe ways to find market
as quantity shipment saves freight
and brings money to many hope
to be able to pay more attention to
this branch Of work. Farmers have
been somewhat discouraged over
prices. but as whole they have held
well and the market is in fair con-
dition.
How about alfalfa?"
''The market is holding well, in
foct has gone up since shipments
started. There seems to be indica-
ton that shipments will continue for
considerable time, as California is
demanding the hay. There has been
shortage in California, and unless
Nevada goes beyond profitable feed
ing by the dairy interests in Cali
fornia they will continue to buy hay
from this section. 1t now looks like
the project farmers will be able to
dispose of much of their hay and
there should not be any considerable
amount left over for the season.
Mr.. Cline talked over the situation
in general and is confident that the
whole project has an excellent out
look for future business. His big
hobby, however, is dairying. The
better the grade the better the re-
turns. Scrub cows heve little inter-
est for him aside from disposing of
them.
Milk tests are imperative, he says,
IL the dairyman is to milk to profit.
Loafers on the job have no place in
his category of milk producers, and
he is advising disposal of the dead
heads in every herd.
Undoubtedly Mr-Cline will have a
lot of interesting talk to deliver to
the farmers at the coming meeting
of the farm bureau next Saturday.
The Fallon standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1920-1958, 1922-12-13
Oil Field News
Holds Interest
Syndicate Resumes Work With Hole
Clear-Others Taking
Heart

In q quiet way there has been
renewed activity In the oil field
about Fallon during the week and
much speculation is being INDUCED
in by practically the entire commun-
ity. as interests are broadcast.
Early this week a new fishing tool
was received by the Syndicate Com
pany, the tool being forwarded from
Los Angeles to finish up a fishing
Job. For several days nothing was
heard of the result, but it was an
nounced Tuesday that the hole was
clear and that the intention was to
continue sinking.
Following shot that was fred q
couple of weeks ago those interest
cd believed that the hole had been
cleared, prospecting with the drill
showed otherwise and the ordering
Of the tool followed.
One Of the closest interested par
ties stated that from now ON that
everything pointed to rapid sinking
and clearing Of the we'll. Consider
able muck has run down during the
to be cleared first. This will take
several days when some real news
from the well should follow.
Other drilling outfits are keeping
their eye ON the results at the Syn
dicate and only await favorable in
dications to start on several rigs that
are on the field.
During the week a number Of out
side oil men have quietly looked
over the situation. a couple of them
still being on the job. 1t being evi-
dent that some good word has reach
ed beyond the borders of the coun-
ty and district.
The week has SO far shown more
activity than during several months
past.
The Fallon standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1920-1958, 1922-12-13
HAY MOVEMENT WEST
KEEPS FARMERS BUSY

Movement of hay to western
points continues to keep the farmers
busy. Teams and trucks are being
used to move the bailed hay from
farms to the railroad depot, where
the agent reports from 15 to 90 cars
being moved daily.
Prices during the past two weeks
have shown an upward tendency, as
il is reported that SIS hay is being
handled. From every indication the
hay farmers will be kept busy for the
best part of the winter hauling to
Fallon for shipment
The weather during the past week
interfered to some extent with bail
ing and movement. There has not
been moisture enough to seriously
damage any of the crop.
The Fallon standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1920-1958, 1922-12-13
ORDER OF EASTERN 81
STAR ELECTS OFFICERS

At meeting of Adah Chapter No.
IL, held at the Depp hall last night.
the following officers were elected
for the ensuing year:
Worthy Matron. Abbie Bellinger;
Worthy Patron, DR.. Ed F. Dunbar;
Associate Matron, Lillian PiRger,
Conductress, Gertrude Likes; Assoc
ite Conductress. Evelyn Galpin; Soc
retary, Edna Cam; Treasurer, Jen-
ME Grob; Trustee. Neva Williams.
Following the meeting a social
was given by the Brothers of the
Chapter. Selections were played by
the boys band throughout the even
ing. Everybody enjoys the band to
the utmost and Mr. Johnson, their
instructor, deserves great credit for
the wonderful showing they have
made in such a short time. A vocal
solo was rendered by Claybourne
Douglas, who has a remarkable
voice. Musical numbers were given
by Harold johnson and Harry Clin.
ton. A banquet was then given. the
brothers all dressed as chefs did the
serving and it was very nicely, done
The table fairly groaned with good
/ things to eat.
Dancing was then indulged In un-
til the wee small hours, About 100
were present and all voted 1t one OF
the most pleasant evenings ever CIV
en- by the Chapter. The Sisters were
loud in their praise for the Brothers
and declared them royal entertain
ers.
The Fallon standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1920-1958, 1922-12-13
Friday Evening Play
A Real Comedy

The things that happened to
Jones will be shown by the Legion
boys at the Rex theater Friday ev-
ening when they present the play.
What Happened to Jones'"
From the appearance of the box
sheet the local players will face =
crowded house and from Whist can
be learned from the rehearsaIs this
comedy drama will go over with a
zest that will make the people be-
lieve that real actors and stars have
invaded this city.
1t is to be three acts of laughs
with just plot enough to keep the
audience guessing while the talent
selected Is new in many instances
the development from rehearsals
shows some extraordinary talent.
The box sheet opened today and
should be completely filled between
now and the opening on Friday ev-
ening. You should hurry for reser-
vations.
The Fallon standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1920-1958, 1922-12-13
'Seialer Bound Over
to District Court

Henry C. Sigler, who was arrested
following the trouble at the Sheckler
schoolhouse dance on a charge of
assault with intent to kill, has been
bound over to await the action of the
district court.
The complaint sworn to by sheriff
elect Crane followed the assault,
Crane being wounded by knife
thrusts inflicted by Sigler. During
the preliminary hearing before Judge
Jones considerable conflicting testi-
money was adduced, but it was con-
clusively shown that Crane was
wounded and that some of the mem
'bers of the party were drunk.
The testimony relative to the trou-
BILE and the fight that followed was
similar to that given in the trial in
which others of the party were ar
rested.
No date has been set for the trial.
The Fallon standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1920-1958, 1922-12-13
ENLARGING THE PLANT

The Fallon Motor Sales Company,
which handles the Ford. Fordson and
Lincoln cars for this section, is max
ing material improvements at the
plant.
A modern storage battery equip
ment Is being installed and will take
care of the batteries of the cars.
Special service will be rendered Ford
owners, while any and all makes OF
cars will receive attention in this
line.
The Fallon standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1920-1958, 1922-12-13

The weather man during the week
topped the Sierras with snow, leaving
enough in the low land so that Santa
Claus can make 1t with his sleigh.
He has made arrangements with
Gray. Reid & Company of Fallon to
be here next Saturday afternoon. De-
eember 16th. II is possible that he
will stay several days In order to get
acquainted with the boys and girls
of Fallon and the whole countryside.
The Fallon standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1920-1958, 1922-12-13
TO CURB SPEEDSTERS

In order to put into practice some
safety first plans the city council has
named II. ]. Vapnoy as speed cop for
the city.
The practice Of stepping on the
button within the city limits will
meet with a check or some of the
boys will pay for the privilege.
The Fallon standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1920-1958, 1922-12-13
BORN

In Fallon, Ne, ada, November 81,
1922, to the wife of ]. w. Lobb, a
daughter.
In Fallon, December s. 1922, to
the wife of j. w. Holbrook, son.
In Reno, Nevada. December 10
1922, to the wife of r. l.. Douglas.
daughter.
In Fallon, Nevada, December IL,
1922, to the wife of Art Downs, a
daughter.
The Fallon standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1920-1958, 1922-12-13
MAsoNs ELECT OFFICERS

Robert Guire. Sr., was elected
master of the Masonic Lodge at the
regular meeting this week ]. T.
Theyer was chosen senior warden !;
Thomas Wall, junior warden; C. B.
Austin, treasurer; s. r. Marean, sec
retary. Officers will be installed at
the first meeting in January.
The Fallon standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1920-1958, 1922-12-13

To Be Given Away: A Moving
Picture Machine; Doll and q
Magic Game at McLains. Call al
store and see them. A chance with
each dollar purchase. It'll.
The Fallon standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1920-1958, 1922-12-13

Tom Williamson, who has spent
the summer in Canada has returned
to this city. He was met by his wife
at Sacramento. the two coming to
Fallon.
The Fallon standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1920-1958, 1922-12-13

Kinks In roads, especially high
ways. seem to be the bone of contsn-
tion. Washoe and Ormsby county
went through them, yet when fin
ished the Reno-Carson highway still
held dead mans curve that has put
terror In the speedsters. From what
is noted by short acquaintance, there
seems TO be kink or ditch or some
thing in the road of paving here in
Fallon. While 1t is but a suggestion,
it would seem that the ditch could be
side-stepped easier than mud in the
winter; that surveys could be switch
ed to conform with desires. and that
the good people of this progressive
center would get over the curve, the
ditch or the hump and put over a
paving scheme while your Uncle Sam
is willing to lend his treasury to
make IL possible. Delays are dan
gerous, even with Z. Pluribus Unum
paying the damage.
The Fallon standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1920-1958, 1922-12-13

Talk about Christmas presents.
You should see them at McLain's.
Some are now on special sale. 7-t2
The Fallon standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1920-1958, 1922-12-13
VISITS YERINGTON

w. A. Hardy and William Rawles,
both OF Fernley, we're among those
who attended the farmers convention
recently held at Yerington.
Mr.. Hardy stated that while large
acreage would be planted to melons
next summer that many of the
farmers were going into dairying,
poultry raising and potato culture.
Both of the Churchill men gave short
talks before the convention.
The Fallon standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1920-1958, 1922-12-13

Mrs. F. A. Landers and four
daughters were arrivels In this city
Monday evening. Rev. Landers and
several friends met them at Hazen.
The Fallon standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1920-1958, 1922-12-13

And then there are mayors. II
has been a pleasure to watch several
of them go up and down the political
gang plank. The people of Reno,
Carson, Lovelock, Fallon, Las Vegas
and other points In the state where a
mayor is needed or not, cuss their
mayorality religeously whether they
do the right thing or the wrong.
What's the matter with holding a
Mayors Convention here in Fallon2
They hold bible classes, conventions,
and general roundup societies, and
a meeting of A. B. Gray, Capt. Clark.
Dentner of Las Vegas, Stewart of
Reno and others would in open con-
ention make some of the spiciest and
best reading of any event since the
recent campaign. For once on earth
the wise men of the cities of sage
coul tell their grief to the world and
decide on the open season for their
respective kind and kindred
Some days ago a drummer came In
with us on the train. From the
roar" that he put up one would
believe that the Southern Pacific was
testing his life blood, as he loudly
and strenuously protested the SER
vice. After making Ely, Austin,
Eureka. Phoebe and other towns,
which 1t is hoped this knight OF the
road makes, and comparisons are
made. one is decided that the service
to Fallon is about the best rendered
to any fair sized community In New
ada. Motor service and train ser
vice, in and out three times a day
You can leave here in the morning
and get back for supper. Catch a
train for Frisco at night and wake
up at the mole in the morning-yet
1t seems impossible to satisfy the
whole world. Now IL Uncle Fulton
would just take the coach into Sparks
some day and have the boys file out
the flat in one of the wheels the SER
vice would be so perfect that even
a drummer would have to put up his
howl where the Cirac boys would
catch him.
The Fallon standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1920-1958, 1922-12-13
As 1t Appears
ToAThe Notary
Some Reflections That Are Seen
From the Side
Lines

To the new conner, those who give
a section the once over, comes visions
OF things that should be or as they
are. Now for instance Fallon, the
heart of the Newlands Project, a new
city with many new people, progress
sive and ranking close to the top as
a business center, with the greatest
future OF any agricultural section OF
Nevada. This Is conclusion after
seeing Nevada first" from the Sal
mon to the Colorado, while seeing
Nevada twice is not necessary. Put
1t down that Fallon is not temporary
but is on the first step Of its stride
Gold and silver camps will come and
go, history will be made, and the
riches Of bonanzas will be chronicled
but the project goes ON forever, to
feed the multitudes that come and
go. And while talking of feeds
lets see what We have seen.