White Pine news. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1920-1923, 1922-10-08
CREEK FOLKS
HOLO MONSTER RALLY

The big ranch owned by Frank Cal
laway, on Currant creek, in Nye coun-
ty, few miles south Of the White Pine
county line, was the scene last Thurs
day night of festivities that will long
be remembered as one of the most
unique as well as enjoyable affairs in
Nevada's history
The OCCASION was that of an informal
reception rendered by Mr. and Mrs.
Galloway to Colonel ]. G. Scrugham
and his associates on the democratic
I ticket, who are now making a tour of
the state in the interest of their re-
spective candidates. The party is
composed of ]. G.. Scrugham, the popu-
lar candidate for governor; Maurice ].
Sullivan, who is scheduled to succeed
himself as lieutenant-governor and ad-
jutant general of Nevada; Charles l..
Richards, who is SO rapidly becoming
considered the favorite of both par
ties for representative In congress; w.
G. Greathouse, candidate for secre-
tary of state, and F. T.. McCafferty,
tohutdatC AOi obdtC ihopCttOi VI niihGo-
Colonel Scrugham is held in a par
ticularly high regard by the residents
of the section which he visited Thurs
day night, because he Is there not only
appreciated as one of the most able
executive men in the western section
of the country but he has done so much
to bring to the residents that feeling
of happiness and contentment which
they now enjoy by reason of his fair
and amicable adjustment of the water
rights which have in past years been
the subject of much discussion. The
satisfactory adjustment of these rights
so vital to the interests of the prosper
Gus agricultural section. is hailed with
joy on all sides and the name Of Col
onel Scrugham is indelibly connected
with It,.
Fully $50 people gathered to greet
the honored guest and personally meet
the members of his party. From Tono-
pah, Eureka, Sunnyside, Nyala, Hamil-
ton, Ruth, Ely and McGill came motor
cars in large numbers. and when they
parked around the big ranch house
they presented a spectacle such as
might be witnessed around one of the
baseball games in the worlds series
now being played In New York.
The genial host and hostess had ar
ranged for dance. which was given
in the spacious dining hall. where the
merry throng gathered at an carly
hour and taxed the floor to its capa-
city.
At 10 o'clock in the evening the
guests surrounded long tables spread
on the lawn, where a barbecue was
served that partook of the nature of
great banquet. The steers especially
selected for the occasion had been bar
becued under the direction of the
ranch owner In such a manner as to
tempt the appetite of the most deli
cate, and strong men and healthy
women enjoyed the feast 10 the ut
most. Innumerable side dishes were
likewise prepared. and TO this was
added delicious cakes as well as other
forms of dessert.
Senator d. J. Fitzgerald acted as
master of ceremonies. and in intro
ducing the various speakers won
storms of applause by appropriate
references, which the merry throng
thoroughly enjoyed.
Colonel Scrugham was formally In
troduced by the toastmaster and made
brief but well chosen address, by
which he further won the hearts OF
his listeners. who cheered him to the
echo.
When Charles L. Richards was In
troduced as the next representative
of the great state of Nevada In the
national congress he was met with
storm of applause, and when he told
those about him that in the event OF
his election he desired to be considered
only as the legal representative in
Washington of the people of all Ne
vada, where he was born and has since
staked all he has in the world, those
present voiced their approval in
manner which made clear the high
regard In which he is held.
Lieutenant-Gove Maurice j. Sui
livan, on whom much will depend to
carry out the plans of Colonel Scrug-
ham for developing the resources of
Nevada to the fullest extent, was next
introduced by Senator Fitzgerald. The
lieutenant-governor and adjutant gen
eral made a brief but excellent ad-
dress in which he said that IL returned
to the Office which he now holds 1t will
be his ambition to see Colonel Scrug
hams policies put in full force and eff
feet. He is known as one OF the most
energetic and faithful servants In the
state government, and his remarks
were followed with applause which
lasted for several minutes.
w. G.. Greathouse made a decided
ly favorable impression and frequent
references were heard through the
crowd during the evening regarding
the envlable reputation which he en-
joys in Elko county. both as a public
officer and In private life. The con-