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The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1922-07-07

POSTAL SEAL IS
CAUSE RESEARCH

1t has always been something of a
mystery to people interested in postal
affairs why there was no definite
knowledge of the origin and history
of the Post Office Department seal
which is seen upon all official publi-
cations of the department. No one
seems to know anything about it and
attempts to find out among depart
|ment people brought no results. y
1t appears that the original design
for a Post Office Department seal,
according to Francis Huebner, an ac-
cepted authority on postal affairs,
volume 32. No. 5, l. Union Postale,
records of the Columbia Historical
Society, was that of Mercury riding
upon the clouds, but the introduction
of the pony express in 1886, it is
said, induced the Postmaster General,
Amos Kendall, in an order dated May
| l, 1887, to change the seal to its
present design of a galloping pony
with a mail messenger astride.
This historical statement is how
ever, contradicted by the historian
Benson ]. Losing, who stated in an
article published in Harper's Monthly
Magazine for February, 1869 (Vol.
XXXVIII, p. 319), that Benjamin
Franklin, when first appointed Post
master General, issued a circular
concerning the Postal Service on
which was picture of a galloping
pony, which he assumes was the orr
gin of the present seal.
The records of the year 1897 are
not available In the Post Office De-
partment, and the order of Post
master General Kendall cannot be
found to verify the statement OF
Huebner, and 1t Is left to conjecture
whether the seal as at present origin
ated with Kendall in 1887, or with
Frankling as stated by LOSING
BY Louis Melius. author of The
American Postal Service; reprinted
from The Postmasters Advocate.
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BODY OF JOOS
FOUND JUNE IS

George Joos, who lost his life while
endeavoring to make a trip from
Mammoth to Silve Lake in Mono
county December 18th during rag
Ing storm, was found June 25th by
his aunt from Bakersfield, who spent
some time searching for the body of
the missing man.
According to w. E. Green. forest
ranger. who assisted in searching
for the missing man. Joos was on
his direct route from Mammoth to
Silver Lake and had not been lost,
as was believed. He evidently be-
came tired and sought rest under a
tree, within 200 feet of the old In
dian trail. Due to being exhausted
he probably fell asleep never again
to awaken and froze to death
When the body was found 1t was
sitting up leaning against tree. He
had his gun In his hands and his
pack on his back. Vida nimals had
preyed upon the corps and severed
the head from the body. the skull
showing the teeth marks OF coyotes
or other animals.
Forest Ranger Green and Stanley
Carson, on June 18th passed within
200 feet of the body on one of their
searching trips for the missing man.
The body was found just six months
and nine days after Joos perished.
The rangers assisted in burying the
body just as 1t was found, and with
gun in hand and pack on its back,
the corps was enclosed In a rough
coffin and interment was made on
the spot where the body was found.
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MRS. NIXON AGAIN
SUES FOR DIVORCE

After marriage of two years ago
when youth lured age by the music
of a pipe organ, only to let the
strains die in a discord of quarrels,
partial reconciliations. and repeated
court proceedings; Mrs. Kate /.
DAleria, widow of the late Senator
Nixon of Nevada, brought suit in the
superior court yesterday for divorce
against her young husband, Count"
Armand D'Aleria.
Charging him with desertion, the
elderly wife recounts the story Of
their marriage in 1920; two separ-
ations which followed within few
months, and the final parting on
April 2S. 1921, says a telegram from
Los Angeles.
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JENNIE FAY won
GODDESS CONTEST

The contest for Goddess of Liberty,
which closed at three o'clock Friday
afternoon, was won by Miss Jennie
Fay, while the two young ladies', Miss
Alma Marquat and Miss Marie Thran,
next in place, were selected as maids.
The Goddess of Liberty was hand
somely attired in a silk robe, while
her maids were dressed accordingly.
They were given place of honor in
the parade and rode on a specially
decorated float They were also CIV
eli place of honor on the speakers
stage and at the dance the Goddess
and her maids led the grand march.
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JULIEN POIRIER
OF GENOA DIES
VERY SUDDENLY

Julien Poirier, an old and we'll
known resident of Genoa, passed
away in Gardnervile Friday morning
after a serious illness of but a few
days. Death resulted from cancer of
the stomach, and while deceased had
been in poor health since an attack
of influenza contracted last winter, he
was able to be about. He was in
Gardnerville but a few days before
his death and announced his decision
to sell his teams and wagon and re-
tire from active work, because of his
poor health. However, he had no
belief that his end was so near but
believed that with a rest of several
months he would again be able to
take up his labors.
Deceased was native of Canada
and was born July 4th, 1865, and was
therefore 81 years of age With his
family. he resided at Genoa for many
years, his wife having passed away
several years ago.
Mr.. Poirier was a man of high
character and was held in the highest
esteem by a wide circle of friends
in this community
He Is survived by one daughter,
Mrs. Il. l.. McKeown of Carson City,
and two sons, Horace Poirier resid-
ing at Ogden, Utah, and Walter Poir-
ier of Hobart Mills.
The funeral services were held
from the Genoa church Sunday after
noon, Rev. Thomas Horgan, of the
Catholic Church, officiating. A large
number of acquaintances were pres
ent to pay their last respects to the
honor of the deceased.
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.HELWINKEL BOY
KICKED BY COW
CAUSING DEATH


WILL the fourteen-year-ol son of
Mr. and Mrs. Chris Hellwinkel, was
killed at his fathers farm near Stock
ton, Cal, last Thursday when a COW
kicked him In the abdomen and rup-
tured his intestines.
Only a few months ago the He'll
I winkel family sold their holdings in
this valley and moved to California,
the change being made necessary by
the continued poor health of Mr..
Hellwinkel. viii remained here a
month or more after his parents took
their departure In order to complete
his school studies. The young man
was keenly interested in the dairy
business and after joining his par
ents induced them to again take up
dairying and they purchased string
of cows which were placed under the
charge of their son. When the acct
dent occurred the young man was in
the act of feeding a calf and unex-
pectedly the cow, which tied in her
stanchion, kicked striking the boy in
vital spot and death followed.
The news of the unfortunate acci-
dent was wired to relatives in Gard
nerville, and his grandmother, Mrs.
Louise Frantzen, accompanied by her
son, Fred. and Joe Martinelli, the lat
ter having been employed on the
Hellwinkel ranch at this place for
many years, left Immediately for
| Stockton.
The funeral was held Monday, in
terment taking place at Stockton.
Deceased was born In Carson Val
ley and would have been IA years of
age In August of this year. Since a
very small boy he had displayed
great interest in farming and al
thought young in years, he had ac-
quired an expert knowledge of the
dairy business. He was not only
Industrious, but was a lad of warm
personality and was beloved by a
wide circle Of friends in this locality,
who will be deeply panied to learn
of his untimely death.
To mourn his loss he leaves his
grief-stricken parents and several
brothers and sisters, besides other
relatives.
The people of Carson Valley extend
their heartfelt sympathies to the
grieved relatives.
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7. J. BROWNE
TAKEN BY DEATH

Thomas ]. Browne passed away in
Carson City last Tuesday, according
to advice received here Wednesday.
Deceased was well known through
out this community, having resided
here many years prior to his removal
to Carson and followed the carpenter
trade. He settled in this section in
1862 and for many years made his
headquarters at Genoa. He was 80
years of age.
He was a man highly honored and
respected by a wide circle of friends.
The funeral was held from the fam
lily home in Carson yesterday
Deceased is survived by widow
who has the sympathy of the people
of this community in her hour of
sorrow
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! About a dozen horsemen took part
and Norman Brown carried off first
honors,
The stake race was won by H..
| Dietrich of Sweetwater.
In the free-for-all horse race a
mount ridden by Will Neddenriep
took first place.
The riding contest was one of the
big features of the day and Jim Nc
Donald won first money while Earl
Leslie took second place.
This part of the program was free
and 1t is believed that one thousand
people were lined up around the
fence of the big corral to witness the
riding and bucking exhibitions.
Among the riders taking part were
Lyn Freture, Streeter Dick, Indian
Dexter. John Parker, Tex Smith, c..
Ruby, Ed. Johnson, Jim Bunch, l..
Simpson, F. Mike, Earl Leslie and
Jim Mcdonald.
The first two riders were unfor-
tunate in securing mounts that did
not buck to any great extent and the
crowd became restless. However,
matters soon changed and riders stag
ed thrills and spills aplenty to create
intense excitement. Mcdonald rode a
pinto that put up a splendid exhibi-
ton of bucking, and was loudly ap-
plauded by the spectators. Other rid
ers showed skill and when an Indian
pulled little nag, owned by George
Hussman, that split his rider on the
second jump, the crowd went wild.
After the winners of the event
were announced, Mcdonald was re-
quired to give an exhibition ride
One of the hard bucking horses was
selected and the rider raked his
mount in good shape at the same
time he was looking about the crowd
and paying no attention to his mount.
The bucking horse gave a hard jump
forward and then, to the complete
surprise of his rider, did the same
thing backward, and Mcdonald, the
winner of the contest, kept right on
going and landed ON the ground in
one of the most spectacular fiops of
the day.
| In the evening a dance was held
at the Rex Theatre, music for the
occasion being furnished by the Big
Four orchestra of Reno. A big crowd
was in attendance and despite the in
tense heat, the dancers enjoyed them
selves to the limit.
| All in ALL the celebration was q
most complete success. not only from
a standpoint of rapid-moving and
worth while events, but from the fact
that not one incident occurred to mar
the pleasures of the day. There was
not the slightest accident and the
officers did not make a single arrest.
In the bull riding contest Douglas
Stodieck proved himself to be a past
master at the art, not only as a
rider, but as to his ability to get out
of tight place. The bull that he was
riding took the liberty to dive
through a barbed wire fence on one
side of the corral, which for the mo-
ment was not guarded by the herders,
and to avoid possible injury the rider
took the lesser risk and dropped off
into a ditch running full of water.
Alb Anderson and Opert Letter also
rode bulls for the amusement of the
spectators.
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HAS NARROW ESCAPE

Harold Hussman, acting as one OF
the mounted marshals during the
Fourth of July parade, had a narrow
escape from injury, when his horse
slipped on the pavement and fell,
carrying his rider with him. His
horsemanship stood him in good hand
and he was able to free himself from
the saddle before the horse struck
the ground.
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M. +. CHURCH

Rev. John F. Wilson. Supt. of M. f.
Church in Nevada, will speak at IL
a m. next Sunday. Sunday School at
10 a. m. No evening service during
July.
The pastor will preach at Genoa
next Sunday evening at o'clock.
You are cordially invited to attend
all services.
Attention Genoal Rev. P. H. Willis
will conduct divine services In Genoa
next Sunday at s p. m. You are
welcome.
Be sure to hear DR.. Wilson at the
NJ. E. Church, Gardnerville, next Sun
day at II a. m.
p II. WILLIS, Pastor.
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LUTHERAN CHURCH NOTES

Sunday, July 9th-Divine services
in the English language at 10:30 a. IN.
Sunday School at $3.50. All scholars
who have not returned their mission
barrels will please do so on this date
in order that the fund may be closed
Results to date are very encouraging
Sunday, July 16th-German ser.
vices. Welcome.
PAUL II. FELTEN, Pastor.
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YOUNG LAWYERS
PASS EXAMINATIONS

The supreme court was busy yes
terday for the greater part of the
day, examining a class of young law
yers for admission to the bar. The
following-named young men passed
creditable examinations, and have
been granted permission to practice
in the courts of this state: Clarence
l.. Young, Lovelock; John S. Bel
ford. Reno; Harry Swanson, Reno;
Howard f. Browne. Reno.-News.
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TRAFFIC OFFICERS GET
FOUR MORE YI0LAT0RS

The city treasury was enriched to
the extent of $40 today through fines
collected for infractions of the traffic
laws over the weekend
Nick Hemminga pleaded guilty to
turning his automobile in the middle
of block, Steve Imelli confessed to
cutting corner and driving without
lights and John Reeves and A. J.
Mohler were also driving without
lights.
Each paid a $40 fine-Carson APP
peal.
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Immediately following the patrio-
tic program races for the kiddies
were held ON Main street with the
following result:
Tricycle. race was won by Jimmie
Hickey, while Harvey Boone, Jr., Sc
cured second money.
The bicycle race was won by JEFF
Springmeyer.
The roller skate race was won by
Sterling Nelson.
Roller skate race for girls was won
| by Jane Christensen with Alice How
ard second.
Roller skate race for boys was won
by JEFF Springmeyer with Duane Nell
son second.
The wheel-barrow race was won
by Tom Anderson with Carl Thran
second.
The first prize for the fat mans
race was won by H. II. Boone.
The free-for-all race was won by
Ralph Lewis, A Clock second.
The creased pole contest was wit
messed by a big crowd and for a
time 1t appeared that the $3.50 on
top of the pole was in no immediate
danger However, with a liberal ap-
plication of dust and gasoline applied
to the slippery pole by various con-
testants, Tom Raycraft finally reach
ed the goal and took the coin.
The creased pig didn't have a
ghost of a chance to make a get-a-
way after being released from a box.
Julien Clock made one high dive and
succeeded in getting both arms
around the pig. They rolled over
several times. the pig doing all the
squealing and Clock doing all the
hugging. He got the pig as the prize
and deserved 1t.
The ball game between Yerington
and Gardnerville was called promptly
Mt 1:30 and was attended by one OF
the biggest crowds that ever assem-
bled on ball ground at this place
1t is estimated that over 800 people
were present. 1t was proposed to
play a seven-inning game, but the
visitors did not take kindly to this
arrangement, and demanded a nine
inning contest, which was finally
granted
Yerington was first to the bat and
the first three men up famed. Gard
nerville scored three ruas in the first
inning and doubled the score in the
second. At the beginning of the sixth
Yerington succeeded in getting one
man over the home plate and at the
end of the seventh inning the score
stood 13 to l in favor of Gardnerville
and the visitors, seeing they had no
possible chance of winning the game,
were good sports and submitted to
the Timing arrangement as first
proposed
The Gardneryille nine has been
greatly strengthened during the past
few weeks, especially in the out-feld,
and Lange and Nelson both did clever
work in their new territory during
the game.
Following the ball game potato
race was held. Horsemen armed with
a sharp stick were required to gal
lop their steeds across the field, stop
at a stake, stab a spud from the
ground and gallop back to the point
of beginning and deposit it at another
stake. This was repeated three times.
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independence Day Celebration
Attended by Enormous Crowd

| The Fourth of July celebration held
here Tuesday was the most success
full affair of its kind ever given in
this community and Gardnervile was
host to the biggest crowd of people
In the entire history of the town.
The days program was carried out
with the utmost of precision and the
committees in charge were on the job
every moment and not hitch occur
red from the time the parade started
in the morning until the last notes
of the dance music were silenced at
three o'clock Wednesday morning.
The parade started within a few
moments OF the appointed time and
Main street was crowded with. spec
tators from one end of the town to
the other when the highly represen-
tative pageantry of floats and gaily
decorated automobiles, nearly half a
mile in length, started down the line
of march. The parade was headed by
tiit oai uiCi VI blAlttu
pieces, followed by Old Glory accom-
panied by guard of American
Legion men. From the American
Legion float doomed a cannon, happy
school children waving American
| flags, Miss Jennie Fay, as Goddess of
Liberty accompanied by her maids
on a float of dazzling beauty, floats
of Americanism, beautiful bathing
girls, the Womens Auxiliary float,
Valley grown flowers, the Civil War
Veterans, the Spirit of 76" and a
long list of other attractive floats,
entered by Howard Bros, the Arendt
Jensen company, W. F. Brenzel and
others. Ii was the biggest parade
ever seen In Gardneryille and one
that reflected credit upon the pro-
gressiveness and Americanism of the
community in general.
Fred Bruins of Fredericksburg, Mrs
A. o. Taylor and Howard Beers of
Genoa, acted as judges and awarded
first prize to the Valley Springs
bathing girls. and second prize to
the American Legion float. The prize
for the best decorated automobile
went to Geo. A. Montrose, the Boys
of 81" while second prize was award
ed to Miss Ramona Brockliss. A.
W. Helberg was awarded first prize
for the oldest automobile. he driving
little old one-lung Brush car, pur-
chased thirteen years ago.
Fred Dressler won first prize for
the best mounted man in the parade
while Miss Margarite Dangberg won
similar honor for the best mounted
lady.
FOLLOWING the parade a patriotic
program was held from the stand in
front of the Douglas County Farm
ers Bank and although the sun beat
down upon the crowd an almost un-
bearable heat, the assemblage falter-
ed not and stood with attention
throughout the program. Miss Leona
Currie read the Declaration of Inde-
pendenee while a chorus sang several
patriotic songs. b. Coleman, Justice
of the Supreme Court of Nevada de-
liyered the GRAFTON. He gave brief
outline of the glorious history of the
United States and followed with one
of the most inspiring talks on
Amerieanism ever heard In Gardner
Vile
Rev. Willis delivered the invocation
and closed the program with words
of thanks to the Almighty Ruler of
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INSPECTS NEW MINING DISTRICT

Walter Schulken. member of the
firm of BeetZ Bros. San Francisco
furriers, was in Gardneryille Satur-
day enroute to the coast from an
inspection trip to Minnehaha canyon
where he and associates are interest
ed In several mining claims in the
newly discovered mining district. Mr.,
Schulken is exceedingly enthusiastic
over the showing made thus far on
his property and feels certain that
the new district will prove up to all
expectations.
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SELLS MOTOR CARS

The lelberg Motor Sales company
has applied to the public service
commission of Nevada for a certiii-
cate OF public convenience permitting
the operation of a passenger auto
mobile between Gardnerville and
other places on call.
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LAKE RESORT OWNER HERE

+. jameson, who hasrecently open
ed new resort at Lake Tahoe, and
known as Jameson Beach, was a
business visitor to Gardnerville yes
terday His resort is fast becoming
popular with tourists and is enjoy
ing splendid patronage.
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Henry Atchison, forest ranger. with
headquarters at Bridgeport station,
returned to his post of duty Wednes-
day after spending several days with
his family at this place.
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the Mountain House
and Gardnerville. U. S. cord tire,
32x4, mounted on rim. Cover has
"Olsen Motor Sales Co." Return to
this office and receive reward.
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ATTENTION

Minden Bridgeport Passenger
Stage leaves Gardneryille 12 o'clock
daily, including Sundays. For ap.
pointment phone 267, o. b. Gefeke
and stage will call for passengers.
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IL everybody has it in" for you
that's no reason why you should take
IL out on somebody else.
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More men fail by trying to attend
to somebody else's business than by
trying TO attend to their own.
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The girl who merely marries for
home usually finds she has nothing
but a house.
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Doing your best Is poor II II causes
somebody else to do his worst.
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