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The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1923-03-22
dNIodMaIA oIIvH3oWad V

uo'erhor ocrugnamB veto OF
senate bill No. 81, which literally
Knocked the pie out of the salaries
and the field organization of the
state engineers office, should meet
with the approval Of all progressive
citizens. The salary bill is nothing
but an echo of the ancient war on
agricultural progress and develop
ment. 1t had it's origin in the
same reactionary spirit which
dragged the water law of Nevada
through the state and federal courts
for ten years and which put up
barricade after barricade against
every effort of the state to bring
about the definition Of water rights
in Nevada by a process in which
the little man could have his rights
made Of record before he was bank
rupted by litigation.-Reno Journal.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1923-03-22
Auto Collision In Sparks

Auto Collision In Spark
A head-on auto collision occurred
at 18th and the county road last
Saturday evening when Ford
machine driven by Mr.. Birch of
Reno, struck an Oldsmobile four
driven by Herman Baker of Sparks.
The front part Of the Ford was
damaged to a considerable extent,
and the windshield was broken to
splinters by the accident, while the
radiator Of the Oldsmobile was
stove in and some other slight
damages sustained. Mrs. Birch who
was with her husband in the front
seat of the Ford, was cut about
the face by flying glass, and APP
peared somewhat hysterical for a
time, she was given medical at
tention. Neither Mr.. Birch nor
their small son was injured. No
one in the Baker machine received
any injury.-Sparks Tribune.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1923-03-22

Manufacture Of whiskey on .
wholesale basis was brought to q
suden stop early this week when fed
eral prohibition officers raided the
home of Louis Nantel and Edward
Raegen, 400 Taylor street, Burke's
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1923-03-22
Carson Mayor Resigns

The resignation of A. B. Gray,
mayor of Carson City, was read and
accepted at meeting Of the city
trustees a few days ago. Mr..
Gray's communication explained
that he will probably remain in
Placerville.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1923-03-22
Hurricane Hits Tonopah--

At 2 o'clock in the morning a
miniature hurricane swooped down
on Tonopah and ratified up the old
town in a manner that caused some
wakeful citizens to imagine they
were down in the cyclone country.
Between midnight and a. m. a
total Of SAT miles of wind was
registered at the weather bureau
with the maximum Of the night
showing 81 miles. A 8 o'clock in
the morning the grand climax came
when the wind climbed up to "a
miles.-Tonopah Times.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1923-03-22
Loses His Foot

Loses His Foot
A most unfortunate accident oc.
Cured in Carlin last week which
will probably result in Gerald Long
of that city losing one foot at the
ankle. Long, who is employed by
the Southern Pacific Company as q
car Inspector in the neighboring
city, was coupling one Of the pas
senger trains together, when three
cars were turned loose, crashing
into the ones upon which he was
working with considerable force.
The crash threw Long clear of
the track, but in falling one foot
remained on the track, and the
heavy wheels passed over it mash
ing the foot and ankle.-Elko Free
Press.
Spring Flowing Under Way
Although the weather men have
announced that Spring weather is
no where in sight, and the next
few weeks are to be cold and
stormy, many farmers of Carson
Valley have started spring work in
earnest and blowing is now under
way on many farms.
Early storms last fall terminated
blowing and the customary amount
OF fall work was not completed.
For this reason many of the farm
ers are anxious to start work and
do not intend to wait for ideal
weather.-Gardherville Record Cour-
Ter.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1923-03-22
CURRENT EVENTS AS REPORTED BY
EXCHANGES FROM ALL PARTS
OF THE STATE

usual. Much blowing has been
started. Some farmers are waiting
for moisture from the canals before
starting work.-Reno Gazette.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1923-03-22
British Interest. Secure Mine

British Interests Secure Mine
1t is reliably reported that the
control of the Nevada Canyon Min
ing Corporation operating the Berry
Pfeifer and other mining property
in Six-mile canyon section has beer
acquired by the National Mining
Corporation Of London and the
Consolidated Gold Fields of South
African through the Comstock Mer.
ger Co. which is now engaged in
extensive developments on the Mid
die Mines under the direction OF
the British interests. Vigorous de
velopment work will be continue.
on the canyon properties, it is said
Virginia Chronicle.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1923-03-22
Found Dying ON Road

Found Dying on Road
An aged man, known in police
circles as John McPake, was found
lying face downward near Rock
Springs, on the road north of the
university, and taken to the county
hospital, where indications are that
he will not recover. He was un-
conscious when picked up and every
effort to revive him has been
futile.
McPake, according to police re-
cords has served two terms in the
city prison for vagrancy, and was
discharged only a few days ago.
No one appears to know his history.
Heart stimulants have no effect
upon the man and indications are
said to point to possible epilepsy
He is about sixty-fve years old.
There was no indication that he
might have been drinking and an
examination gives no indication that
he had been injured.-Reno Ga
xette.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1923-03-22
Ties Record Flight to Coat

Ties Record Flight to Coast
The two hundred-mille air mail
route between Reno and San Fran
cisco was covered recently in one
hour and eighteen minutes by Burr
H. Winslow. His record is not a
new one, but it ties that made by
Ray Little, some two years ago and
which record had stood supreme.
Pilot Huking also made a fast trip
to the Coast city, going down in
an empty plane in one hour and
minutes. Both boys were
favored by the wind.-Reno Ga
zette.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1923-03-22

Loses ia Sheep
VIM. Y. McGill, who arrived in
Ely recently after being out thirty
days with a band of sheep that
were marooned in the heavy snow
in south Spring valley, states that
they lost 214 sheep out of $500
that were hemmed in by the snow.
Mr.. McGill says that for IL days
the sheep had to remain on one
bedding ground without anything to
eat. When the feed finally arrived
the sheep were fed for four days
before an attempt was made to re-
move them to new bedding
ground. Then a trail was broken
with big drag for a half mile to
place where the snow was crusted
and the sheep could browse on the
tops Of the brush protruding from
the snow.-Ely Times.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1923-03-22
Rabies Communion To Meat

NAbies Commission To Meet
Governor Scrugham has called a
meeting Of the state rabies commits
sion to be held in his office this
week. This department Jared very
well at the hands Of the legislature
$4,000 having been appropriated.
Carson News.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1923-03-22

Pass Revolution
Following the alleged barage OF
eggs, dropped on the Carson high
school basketball team, Stewart In
dian school band, and a number
of fans by Reno people after the
final game of the state tournament
the Reno high school student coun-
ell of the Associated Students
passed a resolution and addressed a
copy to student body officials at
Carson high school.
Following the game, which Car
son won, the visitors from Carson
attempted to stage parade down
Virginia street, but a shower OF
eggs caused them to abandon the
scheme.-Reno Gazette.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1923-03-22

Miner Killed in Drift
Frank Miller a miner employed
by the Comstock Merger Mines Co
at the Norcross tunnel workings
was instantly killed while at work
in the face of drift on the 173
foot level of the Chollar mine OF
the middle group, a loaded hole ir
the top of the drift exploding fol
some cause not as yet definitely de-
termined. Miller was drilling in
the face about two feet below and
ahead of the missed hole, and the
most probable theory advanced as
to the cause of the accident is that
the flame of his carbide lamp may
have ignited a short piece of fuse
unbeknown to him. 1t was estab-
lished, it is said, that he did not
drill into the hole. Miller had
been informed of the missed hole,
and he knew Of its location. His
body was badly mutilated by the
explosion.-Virginia Chronicle.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1923-03-22

Virgin River Dam
The announcement Of a recon
Nuisance survey of the Virgin rive
basin to be conducted by Robert A
Allen, state engineer, and Rober
Newell and Homer Gault for tn,
United States reclamation service
has been followed by the filing Of
100000 acres by M. B. Dudley
formerly connected with severa
mining companies at Manhattan.
Dudley says his plans embrac,
the erection Of a dam to cost SIS,
900, 900 and that the land unde
the system will be chiefly devote,
to growing cotton.
The site he says has been selecte,
for the proposed dam Is abov,
Littleield and he plans for a larg
acreage under irrigation from it il
Arizona. Fifty thousand acres, h
says, would be available for fruit
growing Reno Gazette.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1923-03-22

Shortly after midnight, fire totally
destroyed the old land mark known
as the Plaza hotel, on Third street
opposite the court house, threatened
the new $4,000 Methodist church
and other nearby property and
caused general excitement. The
oiaze was started by an overturned
amp In one Of the rooms, of which
lnere were 10, most of which were
occupied by Mexican families. The
spread was very rapid.-Las Vegas
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1923-03-22

addition to the city Of Reno. -.
The distillery was equipped with
10 fifty-gallon barrels, two thirty
gallon stills, one Of which was IN
full operation, 80 gallons OF corn
and sugar mash, $50 pounds OF
corn meal, $50 pounds Of granu-
lated sugar, two eight-burner coal
oil stoves; seven ten-gallon Kegs
two five-gallon cans Of kerosine,
two hydrometers, test tubes and
two sets of copper coils. In add.
ton there was taken one gallon OF
whiskey thirty gallons Of mash in
one of the stills and numerous
buckets and kegs.-Reno Journal.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1923-03-22
Rifling Clothes 10 Denied

ANAHsnB SiotneS - Denno0-
Following an editorial printed in
the Exc Independent, asserting
that rumors were current there that
money had been stolen from the
clothes Of Elko players at the re.
cent state basketball tournament
investigation in Reno disclosed that
those in charge of the tournament
and other athletes, had never heard
of any such rumor.
Frank Martin, president Of the
Block M society members, said, 81
do not see how it was possible for
anyone except other team men to
rifle the clothes of visiting athle.
ties; as locker rooms were locked
except when athletes were present
II there was any stealing going on
during the tournament, then was
the time to tell of Gazette
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1923-03-22
Canals Carrying Water

varying Wotor-
Inc nrst water to be delivered to
farmers under the Newlands project
was turned into north side canals
on March IL. BY the twentieth
OF this month all canals were to
have received water. Mild spring
weather this year has made it DOS
sible for farmers here to get into
their fields a little earlier. than
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1923-03-22
Retires From La. VEGA. Review

Net'res From Las Vegas Review
John H. Lightfoot, for the past
four months associated with w. F.
Rector as editor of the Las Vegas
review, terminated his connection
with the paper with last weeks is
sue: He has taken his old position
with the railroad company.
w: r. Rector informs US that he
will himself hereafter edit and man
age the Review.-Las Vegas Age.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1923-03-22

Federal Prohibition Enforcement
onicers Nash and Brown and two
Others in the squad dropped in or
tne Comstock in search Of evidence
OF violation Of the Volstead act re.
Gently. They visited several place.
IN Virginia City, but without avail
nnding It is said, no contrabant
liquors OF any kind or evidence Of
violation OF the dry laws.-Vir
ginia Chronicle.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1923-03-22
Loses Valuable Mining cl.;m.-

Loses Valuable Mining Claims-
E. Carter Edwards, Goldfield at-
torney, states that he plans to take
possession Of the claims of the LIE
Champ dor French Gold Mining
Company, 80 miles south of Gold
held and near Tokop, says the Ne
vada Mining Press. The company.
ne says, owes him for assessment
and other work for which he has
provided funds. The property in
cludes II claims at an elevation Of
7loO feet about midway between
Hornsilver and Bonnie Clarie.-
Carson Appeal.
Gas Tax Higher Next Year
A two-cent gasoline tax, which il
expected to furnish over 500. 600
for the state this year will 20 into
effect Immediately if Gov. Scrn-
CHAM signs a legislative bill which
contains this provision.
Next year the tax will be in
creased to three cents, but the
cost Of motor vehicle registration
will then be only 81 if the gov
ernor signs Senator Fitzperald,s
senate bill No. 90, which passed
both houses.-Carson Appeal.
Leaves Purse In Depot
Miss Cora Pursel of Yerinpton Is
out $40 in money and also a purse
containing check for $40 drawn
on a Yerington bank as result
OF leaving her purse in the waiting
room at the Southern Pacific denot
Tor few moments, says the Reno
'iazstte. She left the purse on the
seat and accompanied a fried 10
the train and upon her return the
purse was gone. The matter was
reported to the police.
Gambler Plays Last Hand
Frank Roos, aged eighty-fve. n
gambler by profession and one Of
the oldest members of the craft In
be found on the Southern deserts.
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The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1923-03-22

Kirchen Named ON River Board
John G. Kirchen, general mana
ger of the Tonopah Extension and
all Schwab interests in Nevada, has
accepted appointment on the Colo
RADIO river development commission,
rendered by telegraph last Satur-
day says the Reno Gazette.
This action gives the Nevada
board the advantage of the expert
ence of two of the best known
engineers in the United States with
C. B. Lakenan, representing the
Guggenheims.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1923-03-22

Powder Sales Heavy
mining in Nevada is on the up
ward grade" says j. w. Conlisk,
representative of the Giant Powder
Company, who was in Reno last
week after having covered the state
for his company visiting nearly all
mining camps. He reports powder
sales heavier this spring than for
several seasons and says Of the re-
newed mining activity in the state
and in all camps he reports finding
an optimistic feeling among mining
men.-Reno Gazette.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1923-03-22

FAyS Last Hand
Frank Roos, aged eighty-five. n
gambler by profession and one Of
the oldest members of the craft To
be found on the Southern deserts.
was found dead last week under
the bed in his cabin.-Gazette.
The Delta independent., 1923-12-21

bottom of the floor. 1t was heard
block away. No one was hurt.
A number of Paonians went to
Grand Junction to attend the enter
tainment given by Sousa's band.
Those present we're: Omar Wilson,
Clyde Miller, Herbert Clements, Mr..
and Mrs. Roy Mcconnell, Mrs. ]. w.
Stravely and son Virgil Murphy, Har-
old Hammond, zelma Roadcap and
DR.. W. l. Mitchell
Lieutenant Rockwell was a speaker
at the High school Friday. He was
asked % speak on Goyernorship at the
Capital Building. He told the students
how a bill was passed, the duty of
the governor and lieutenant governor,
the capitol building. He also told
the students some interesting exper-
fences he had while out on his tour
as lieutenant governor.
DR.. W. l. Mitchell escaped serious
injuries when he drove his automobile
off the smbankment on the Hotchkiss
road, Saturday. He was returning
home and travelling at a fair speed
when he tried to pass another car
going toward Hotchkiss. The car he
met was driven by woman who was
afraid TO turn out because of skidding
in the fresh snow. The Dr., trying to
miss the car, went over a forty foot
embankment head on down the hill
Some fifteen feet from the road he
struck fence which stopped him. By
passing motorists and help from
Hotchkiss he lowered down the
hill and drove the fields onto the
main road. Little damage was done
to the car.
The Delta independent., 1923-12-21
SOCIETY
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The members who took part in the
Junior play, IAN on Account of Polly"
enjoyed a dinner at the Delta cafe
last Thursday evening, celebrating the
event
The Shakespeare club put on the
annual event in the shape OF Christ
mas party. at the home of Mrs. w A.
Day Wednesday afternoon. Mrs. H.
f Tyler with assistants. arranged
a program consisting OF a Christmas
story told by Mrs. R NJ. Johnston;
carols sung by all; contest; games.
and finally. the time honored Vir-
ginia reel. was gaily tripped to music
on a photograph. A tree in one cor
ner was given due attention, yielding
its fruits to each. Delicious refresh
ments served by the hostess happily
closed the 1923 meetings.
The Delta independent., 1923-12-21
Methodist EpisoopaI church

Sunday. December %:
Sunday school 9;45 am. We await
you with welcome
Morning Worship II o'clock. Mus
ic. Sermon, The Power of the
Cradle" by the pastor.
Epworth League 6; 80 p. m.
Evening service will be a UNION
MEETING at this church. at 1880.
Special program by the Choral So
ciety. The story OF the Other Wise
Man, in song and reading
Monday. Dec. "a.
From 1880 for one hour and fifteen
minutes the following program:
1. Joy to the World Congregation
?. Invocation -------------- Pastor
3. (a) Luther's Cradle Song
(b) Praise Him Beginners
4. Story-The Shepherds Juniors
5. Lullaby Song Primary
e, Darning Christmas Stocking
---------------- Enos Hotchkiss
:. Song-o Little Town OF Bethle-
$, Story-The Three Wise Men
9. Song ------------ Intermediates
-----------------E Edith Stearns
10, Recitation ------- Intermediates
H. Twas The Night Before Christ,
mas.
u. Santa Claus comes with his rein.
deer. The old Dutch Mil be-
gins to grind
Good Night Merry Christmas!
The Delta independent., 1923-12-21
PRESBYTERIAN Church

Sunday School 9:45 A. NJ.
Morning worship 11:OO o'clock.
A Christmas service.
Endeavor Service Each member
win tell a story illustrating the
Christmas spirit.
a union evening service at the
Methodist church under the auspices
OF the Delta Choral Club.
The Christmas exercises of the
Sunday School will be held Monday
night.
The mid-week service as usual on
Wednesday night
The Delta independent., 1923-12-21
Baptist Church
M. Sunday School.

9:45 n M. Sunday School
l1:00 n, m. Sunday School At
this hour short Christmas program
will be presented by the Sunday
School After the program the Christ.
mas treat will be given TO members
OF the Sunday School
The Primary Department will hold
their Christmas entertainment in the
church parlors Saturday afternoon.
Dec 90. All mothers who have child.
rem in this department are invited to
be present
The Delta independent., 1923-12-21
Notice of stoeknoiders. Msetina

Notice is hereby given that the annuG
meeting Of tho stockholders Of the Relief
house az Road. Colorado Saturday. Decom-
Der 90 1928. at 800 o'clock, for the pur-
pose OF electing new directors and the trans
action OF such other business rs may prop
trly come before the meeting
e. A. CARLSON. President.
5o-2 e w. LOOMS, SECRETARY
The Delta independent., 1923-12-21
AID WILL GIVE
BENEFIT BALL NEXT FRIDAY

The Hospital Aid association will
give their annual ball for the benefit
of charity at the Elks' hall next Fri
day night, December 2Sth. Admis-
sion viii be 81. No war tax.
The Delta independent., 1923-12-21

Stuver Funeral Next Sunday.
The funeral of Z. ]. Stuyer, who
passed away Thursday December 13.
will be held Sunday, December 23rd.
at 1870 O'Clock at the Delta Mortuary.
Services have been delayed awaiting
word from a brother In Michigan.
The Delta independent., 1923-12-21
First Church Of Christ, Scientist.
Delta

Holds services in the Library
Building.
Subject Sunday, December 90: '1s
the Universe, including Man, Evolv.
ed by Atomic Force?"
Wednesdays at S p m.
The public is cordially invited.
This church maintains reading
room in this building. Open 2 90 to
4: 90 p. m. TUESDAYS and Fridays.
The Delta independent., 1923-12-21

Will Have Joint installation.
The Woodmen OF the World and the
Neighbors Of Woodcraft will hold joint
installation ceremonies at Odd Eel
lows Hall Wednesday, January End
The Delta independent., 1923-12-21
ST. hichaers Catholic

Masses at s and 10 o'clock every
Sunday except the second Sunday OF
the month when mass will be at II
o'clock.
Church service Sunday evening".
at 1880 o'clock.
Week day masses at 1880 O'Clock.
The Delta independent., 1923-12-21
VIII Have Sale.

J. J. Couchnis is planning general
stock and farm sale to be held Janu-
airy 9Th. and he and his wife plan
TO spend some time at Omaha, Ne
braska. J. S. Henderson is the auct-
oneer
The Delta independent., 1923-12-21
NOTICE FoR PUBLICATION

department OF the interior
L. 5. Land Office at Montrose, Colorado
November IT. 1923.
NOTICE is hereby given that James Brad
ford Seabourn. Of Delta, Colorado. who on
January l s. 1923. made Presumption peclars-
tory Statement No. ol5e+4. for SwL SEE
Section ; SEL NWl4, Wa NEL Section
II, Township l4S. Range e5W, sixth Princi-
pal Meridian. has filed notice OF intention to
make proof to establish claim to the land
above described. before Milton r. welch
U. $. Commissioner, at Delta. Colorado, on
be 22nd day OF December. 1928.
Claimant names as witnesses c. A White
Grattan Baker, Ed. White. all OF Austin
Colorado; Joe Austin, OF Delta, Colorado.
GALEN c. POND
Register
First pub. Nov. IS. last pub. Dec 2I, 1923
The Delta independent., 1923-12-21
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

Department OF the Interior
L. :. Land office at NontrOse Colorado,
November II. 1928.
NOTICE is hereby given that Ezra J.
Painter. OF Delta. Colorado. who. on April
.. 1915. made Homestead Entry No. ol247o,
for wLElSNEL. wiaNEA. El5ElaNwA
Farm Unit "J'N Section SO. Township
l5S. Range 94w. sixth Principal Meridian.
has filed notice OF intention TO make three
year Proof TO establish claim 20 the land
above described. before Milton X. Welch,
L. 5. Commissioner at Delta. Colorado. on
the 92nd day OF December, 1923.
Claimant names as witnesses Jake Fedler,
j. e Thompson y. A. McClurg. all OF
Delta. Colorado John W Stornont OF Aus
tin. Colorado,
In Uncompahgro Valley Project
GALEN c. POND.
Register.
The Delta independent., 1923-12-21
At The Churches
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Christian

Bible School 9:45 a. m.
Preaching at II a. m.
Christian Endeavor. Junior and Sen.
ior $50 p. m.
Christmas program Sunday night
at 7:3O o'clock.
Everybody welcome at these sevr-
ices.
The Delta independent., 1923-12-21

To every person In actual possession or
occupancy OF the hereinafter described land
lot or Promises. and to the person In whose
name the same was taxed or specially as
scsscd. and to all persons having an inter
est or titlo OF record In TO the same.
Notice Is Hereby Given That on the Tth
day OF December. A. d. 1920. the following
described property, situate In the County OF