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The Fallon standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1920-1958, 1923-05-09

The first ward fight put E. Maupin
In the lead over c. L. Benedum, in
cumbent, by five majority, and
betting was even on this section OF
the election during the day.
In the third ward Jack Flood won
easily over o. j. Vannoy. which indi-
Gates that Jack has been the one
councilman who made hit with the
majority.
In the mayor contest J. N. Tedford
carried two of the three precincts, as
the second ward gave Clarke ma
jority of 8, while the other wards
put Tedford well into the lead result
ing in a majority of 80 in the final
count 1t has been figured that G. S.
Spreyer would carry heavier vote
and the wise ones had it doped that
this would put Clarke into office. The
reverse resulted, and the third ward
that was figured for Clarke, went to
Tedford, while Spreyer only received
29 votes.
When IL was all done and counted
there was a celebration staged in the
evening, which was followed by
dance, and this morning the post
The Fallon standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1920-1958, 1923-05-09
Melon Acrea ee
Shows Increase

On mary of the tracts that are
to be given over TO Hearts of Colo
cantaloupes planting is under way.
In some instances the seed is up
while others are deferring planting
until the middle of the month. From
all Indications this section will raise
more melons this season than at any
time and with better prospect for "a
ready market.
The American Fruit Growers Asso-
citation has contracted 100 acres
while independent growers will safe
ly add another forty. In the Fallon
district the c. IL. Weaver Company,
through their agent Mr.. l.. ID. Hale
130 acres have been signed for. As
in the other sections Independent
growers will add materially to the
acreage and the output.
Agents are now seeking contracts
with the independent growers, ana
1t is probable that at least three out
fits will be shipping from this dis
triet by the time the melons are
ready for market. Small acreage is
being planted on many farms where
chances will be taken on being able
to supply local and Nevada trade, OF
will later be taken over by the com
mission men.
The Fallon standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1920-1958, 1923-05-09
Will Repeat Play
Thursday Evening

The operetta, The Fairy Rose,
will be repeated at the Rex theater
Thursday night along with the regu-
lar movie show. This little operetta
lasting about As minutes met with
so much favorable comment that II
was decided that il would be repeated
so that those who had no opportunity
to see il, or who wish to see it again
might do so. The music is typical
and beautiful and the plot simple
and entertaining The children take
their parts splendidly and there are
no waits from start to finish.
At the same time the Fallon Ele-
mentary schools will close their ae-
tiyities by presenting to the gradu-
ating class their diplomas on the Rex
stage. There will be about "a grad
yates from the Sth grade this time
from the city schools and about four
from the Beach school making in all
for the year about so graduates from
the Consolidated School District "B"
schools
The regular prices will be charged
for admission Thursday night as for
the regular show.
The Fallon standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1920-1958, 1923-05-09
DEATH OF II. f.. RICHARDS

Thomas Ellis Richards, whose
health has been failing for some time
passed away at his home in this city
Monday surrounded by members or
the family.
The deceased was a native of Eng
land where he was born IA years ago.
He arrived in America at the age OF
one year and with his parents locat-
ed IL Wisconsin. later moving to Min
nesota. coming to Churchill county
four years ago. During his long ana
useful life he had followed the occu-
patton of fai ming and pioneered n
several states.
During his residence inSthis city
and county he has made large circle
OF friends who have regrets at his
death.
Two sons, Glenn and Harry Rich
ards, and four daughters, Mrs. Burt
Day. of Oregon, and the Misses Flor
ence, Myrtle and Doris Richards. are
left to mourn their father.
The funeral was held Wednesday
at the home, which was private, as
the remains were shipped to the old
home at Buffalo Lake. Minnesota,
for interrment
The Fallon standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1920-1958, 1923-05-09
Fallon Wins Game
From Sparks Nine

Fallon opened the base ball sea-
son last Sunday by winning the game
with a score of 12 to 10. From the
outset the Fallon team put up a good
game considering the little practice
that the boys have had, and while
Sparks for a time tied the score, the
last half was clearly in favor of the
home boys.
In the second inning the pitcher
went to the bad and a switch was
made after Fallon had tailed five
runs While Sparks at one stage of
the game held an even score the
hon team was never in danger. The
last half of the ninth was not played
out as Fallon had two tallies the best
of the game at that period.
The grand stand, which was com.
fortably filled, has been moved west
about 100 feet while the diamond
has been 1eyeled and with another
wetting and rolling ii should be one
of the best grounds in the state.
The parking of automobiles ex-
tended several hundred feet on either
side of stand, naming one of the best
attended games that has been re
corded. The game warranted the at
tendance, and this season should see
Fallon well up in the game leads.
The following was the lineup of
the home team in its batting order;
Edwards. 3b; Powell, 2b; Burns. S;
Kurtz, IF; Foulkes, IF (sub in 4th
inning); Dickerson, CT; Snyder, p.
Schultz, c: Johnson, p (sub in 4th
inning).
The Fallon standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1920-1958, 1923-05-09

Fallon elected a new mayor Tues
day and at the same time made
changes in the personnel of the city
council. There has been a great deal
of speculation the past two weeks as
to who would be who when the votes
were counted, and while Capt. Clarke
speculatively had the best of 1t owing
to a three cornered fight, when the
votes were counted he was placed Oh
the retired list. as such is the fate of
those who go once too often, in this
case, to the polls.
The defeat of Mrs Mona Kinney
in the first ward only goes to show
that it is not entirely dependent to
rely solely on the support of ths
gentler sex. as in this ward the only
lady in the race received 10 out OF
II votes, it is figured that more than
half came from those who register
in the masculine gender.
The MeLain-Frazzini vote in the
second ward was likewise as surpris-
ing, as 1t was believed that this
would be close. The result shows
that Frazzini leads by practically two
to one.
The Fallon standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1920-1958, 1923-05-09
Local Insect Pest
Under Investigation

During the past ten days a num-
ber of farmers have called attention
of the experiment farm and others
green louise that has infested a num-
ber of fields and while no great dam
age has been done, 1t was feared that
it might become a pest Mr.. Headley
in looking up the trouble found that
il is a re-occuranee of the same in
sect that appeared upon the project
in the spring of 1917. At that time
the invasion of alfalfa patches occur
ed lasting several weeks when the
lice disappeared as rapidly as they
came and before cutting time none
were to be found.
Mr.. Headley at once took the mat
ter up with Mr.. Creel at Reno, and
he, after examining the insect. stated
that ii in no way would be detri-
mental to alfalfa or would last any
considerable length of time. To those
who want to try control or eradica-
tion a brush drag is recommended,
as they are of soft formation and
crush under the weight of the brush
drag. He is of the belief that with.
the hot weather they will in turn be
destroyed by another parasite which
occurs when this louse makes its ap.
pearanee in this or other sections.
A peculiar feature of the invasion
is that it occurs only in spots. One
farm will he pnfirplV free Whfla an
other close in will have enough that
they retard growth of alfalfa TEN.
porairly. 1t is not worth spraying
for, nor is the cut hay injured by the
insects. The complaint from a num-
ber of farms has occasioned the in
vestigation, and while they damage
hay for the time being there is moth
ing to be alarmed about. 1t is prob
Pble that it will be another length
of years before they again make theil
appearance.
The Fallon standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1920-1958, 1923-05-09

| nounced that Utah must 20 to work
or else give up government aid. L >
believed that the time is ripe for tie
Nevada contingent to voice facts be-
fore the commissioner
Before the meeting adjournsd
Quale was named as q delegate aaa
the several counties will be llal
upon to assist in defraying his sx-
penses.
The result of this hearing before
Secretary Wallace means much to
this section With the extension OF
the Lincoln Highway across this
county the proposed Improvements
to the roads between here and Car
son and Reno. and the onrush OF
tourists, definite decision must be
had on this matter and Nevada must
have a representative at the session.
State highway engineer Borden has
agreed to be present at the meet
ing and will lay out all of the pro
posed routes, the amount Of work ac-
complished. the travel that has been
over the routes, the diversion of trav-
ell and the facts and figures that are
available for such hearing
Churchill county is vitally inter-
ested in good road work, and espec-
tally the completion of the Lincoln
Highway through Utah and into Ne
vada, as travel either north or south
OF this project does not benefit the
district
The fact that the Washington bn-
reau has taken up the matter as
personal problem and will designate
the route and thus settle the contro-
versy, is the necessity for action from
all the counties that are on the Lin
coin Highway.
The Fallon standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1920-1958, 1923-05-09
A Fashion Show
By Home Talent

The fashion show and entertain
ment to be given by the home arts
department of the high school prom
ises to be a novel event. A program
Is to include a number of different
things-a showing of costumes and
hats on real models, a history of
costuming in America and music by
the glee club and orchestra. After
the program in the auditorium the
guests will be invited upstairs where
will be exhibited other phases Of the
girls work. Underwear, embroidery.
painted luncheon sets and baskets
will be displayed in the large sew
ing room. The dining room will be
turned into a Chinese tea garden
There, tea and waters will be served
to all free of charge.
The fashion show will be held on
May 20.
A food exhibit and sale will be in
the upper hallway. French maids
will be pleased to do the bidding of
guests there. Food may be reserved
any time during the evening and
taken home after 1915 o'clock.
There will be a nominal charge
to defray the expenses of the enter
tainment.. Any profit will be used
to buy equipment for the depart
ment
The arrangements for the evening
are being made by a committee of
girls selected from the home arts
department, as follows:
Gladys Ballinger. general manag-
er: Edna Crew. advertising manager;
Faye Graves, stage manager, Myldred
Howser, art exhibit; Lucille Sanford
tea garden; Catherine Mills and Ella
Lee, food exhibit and sale.
One girl was appointed from each
class who will choose her assistants
The cooperation of students of the
school and residents OF the commun-
ity is required to make the evening
a success. The purpose of the enter.
tainment is to let the people know
what their girls are learning al
school. Come and see with your own
eyes.
The Fallon standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1920-1958, 1923-05-09
LINCOLN HIGHWAY MEETING
NAMES NEVADA DELEGATE
Will Go to Washington to Protest
Utah's Stand on Construction

Last Sunday l. H. Kent of this city
received a telegram from w. p. Har-
rington at Carson asking that Chur-
chill county send representation to
Carson for meeting Monday. when
a delegate to the conference at Wash
ington before Secretary Wallace, was
to be chosen. The telegram asked
that Churchill county assist In financ.
ing trip Of delegate east that the
Lincoln Highway might be repre-
sented at the bureau when the merits
OF the Lincoln Highway and the Vic.
tory Highway are to be discussed
The result of the telegram was a
conference in which Geo. Coverston,
A. l.. Haight and A. j. Reed went to
Carson Monday and met with repre-
sentatives from Ormsby and White
Pine counties. Attorney Quale and
Vale p,ttman. both of Ely, journeyed
to Carson for the hearing and Man
uel King, of Lyon county was pres
ent, with Governor Scrugham and
George Borden, highway engineer.
After discussion Of the selection OF
the primary route, and the action OF
Utah in the designation of the route
and the practical abandonment o.
the Lincoln Highway in favor of the
Victory Highway. and Utah's action
in using Lincoln Highway money and
then refusing to assist. was all
threshed out. 1t was shown at the
meeting that under the Utah plan
the work and money so far expended
by the Lincoln Highway people was
practically thrown away. Ely, Fall
Ion, Carson, Placerville, Cal, and the
state points east of this city are all
effected by the delay in Utah, and as
the secretary of the interior has an
The Fallon standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1920-1958, 1923-05-09
INTERESTING VISITOR

DR.. Caroline Maule, sister of Sam
Rosenberg of this city, has been his
guest this week, stopping on her way
to New York, where she is to meet
with a party of welfare workers the
late rpart Of the month.
Mrs. Maule served during the wal
in Red Cross work and later was
sent by the president to Armenia,
where she was instructor In santa
tion and other advancer scientific
work.
Her husband, who is a civil engin-
eer for the British government. is
tationed at Cairo, Egypt, where Mrs.
Maule is to join him late this sum-
mer. A number of Fallon people have
had the pleasure of meeting this cui-
tured lady and her descriptions OF
Europe and the far east have been
most entertaining. She left for New
York. Tuesday evening.
The Fallon standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1920-1958, 1923-05-09
CHARLES A. CARMIENCKE
VICTIM OF PNEUMONIA

Charles A. Carmiencke. one of the
well known and highly respected res
idents of this section. passed away
Monday following an Illness of ten
days. He was stricken with pneu-
monia during the fatal illness of HIS
mother, Mrs. Sophia Carmiencke two
weeks ago. and while ii was believed
that he would recover. his condition
became so serious that an attempt
was made to move him to this city.
Death followed within a short time
after the arrival in this city.
The deceased was a native of Ger
many, where he was born August 1,
1878. At the age of twelve years he
arrived in America, coming direct TO
Churchill county where he married
and reared his family and made d
circle of friends who most keenly
regret the passing of this good citf-
zen and friend. For a number of
years he has been employed In the
reclamation service when not at work
on his farm that he was building for
his after years. His death in mid-life
with family of young people is most
regretable.
widow and five children, Ruth
II; Betty Is; Lowry IL; Francis 10;
and David s. A sister, Mrs. Anna M.
Brandon, and an uncle John P.
Schneider, survive.
Funeral services were held from
the home OF Mrs. Brandon, Wednes-
day afternoon under the auspices of
the Christian Science society. The fol-
lowing acted as pail bearers; T. Os-
mundson, Almer Meder, J. Sheppard.
VIII Harmon, George Burton and
Fred Kern.
The Fallon standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1920-1958, 1923-05-09
PAID A VISIT

Mr.. and Mrs. j. Whitman, of Ton
opah, spent the week end as guests
of Mr. and Mrs. Owen Bosquit. Mrs.
Whitman has many friends in the
project who remember her as Mrs,
Conant, she being the domestic
science demonstrators for a couple OF
years She was busy visiting friend
during her short stay in this city.
Mr.. and Mrs. Whitman expect to
move to Reno shortly where they ex-
pect to make their future home Mrs.
II. Il. Mighels accompanied them to
this city.
The Fallon standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1920-1958, 1923-05-09
Fallon Is Fortunate

During practically every period of
depression Fallon has been revived
through the exploitation of mines OF
mining rushes. Rawhide gave this
town much of its money, and during
the boom of the camp Fallon was the
center of activity. 1t left a golden
path that lasted through a couple OF
seasons.
Wonder contributed to Fallon fol
over ten years. Most of the material
that went into this dividend camp
came from Fallon, and much of the
produce raised locally found a mar
ket there. Men and families came in
from Wonder to spend money ana
time in this city. With the death or
Wonder, Broken Hills came along.
This camp has not been the pro-
ducer that Wonder proved, but dur
ing two seasons a great deal of mon.
ey came TO Fallon through the me-
diam o. Broken Hills investments.
as all of the material used in con.
struetion came either through OF
from Fallon.
Eastgate and Westgate and Seven
Troughs and Phonolite and Duluth
have in turn been the source of IA
gold supply for Fallon. At present
there is a revival of mining activ-
tiles at Broken Hills, and rumor has
it that some extensive work is to be
carried on at Easgate. Phonolite,
under the light of the recent find
will again contribute to the revenues
of this city.
The Fallon section. or Churchill
county, has been one of the most
fortunate in benefits from the wealth
of mines, and from present indica-
tions the revival of mining will be a
factor in the building of the future.
Many of the homesteaders made their
initial start from the mines or min
ing camps over the state, and with
pay days in sight again the mining
districts more will seek the home
stead in this valley.
The Fallon standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1920-1958, 1923-05-09
RECENT GOLD STRIKE
IMPORTANT TO FALLON
Mining Has Been Factor in Develop
ment of This Section

The recent discovery of a large
gold bearing ledge near Phonollte,
or Mud Springs, which has attracted
more than usual attention will III
doubtedly bring in many prospeet0rs
and should result In establishment
of another mining camp with FaIlon
as headquarters.
Tor some years float has been
fouad and manning made near Burnt
Summit, and from there to Phouo-
lite and further up to Ellsworth gold
has been extracted bun the recent md
ind Gates that the source OF much OF
this float has been uncovered.
NJ. b. Johnson, one Of the Fallon-
ties to visit the property, returns TO
this city with the statement that it
is one of the biggest mill grade gold
properties so sar op I ed up n t4ia
section of Nevada. Samples Ia IL
from across Il feet all show Ian
nings while essays IN from 5 o
SIS per ton, and there mas not been
a skunk" by any of the prospectors
who have made grab slm. .dos lis
idea is that 1t will be taken over by
some big concern and worked on ii
large scale as there is no depreciation
in the value of gold. which predon.in-
ates In this big ore ledge that has
been uncovered.
Johnson and his associates who
located ground close in state that the
whole district is well staked off, in
fact the entire section Is covered with
new locations, many of them BEING
made by Tonopah men.
The present strike that has at
tracted the most attention is known
as the "Nigger" claim, 1t having been
originally located by negro named
Tucker. who before he died willed it
to an Indian. and he in turn took IN
the white men who are now carrying
on the development. 1t is one OF
the good signs that is showing this
spring.
The Fallon standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1920-1958, 1923-05-09
A REAL SKY PILOT

During the week Rev MoGowan.
pastor OF the Episcopal church, gave
a demonstration of a real sky pilot
when he climbed the slippery roof OF
the church, hung on by the grace or
prayer and rubber shoes. and painted
the cross on the temple that he pre-
sides under.
He gave such demonstration OF
his aptitude with a paint brush ths t
several neighbors who have been
rather gay with paint brush ack-
nowledge his superiority both inside
and outside the house of worship.
The Fallon standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1920-1958, 1923-05-09
TO TALK CANTALOUPEs

e. A. Johnson of Lodi, Cal.
fruit broker and commission man,
met with the independent cantaloupe
growers Wednesday afternoon at the
Palace theatre and talked over the
securing of melons from such grow
ers. The independents will have con-
siderable acreage and several of them
are among the best growers in the
district.
Undoubtedly Mr.. Johnson will han
die considerable OF the crop that is
to be produced in this section.
The Fallon standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1920-1958, 1923-05-09
Broken Hills Mines
Showing New Activity

Work at Broken Hills has been re-
snmed and the extraction of ore for
the summers run is the report that
comes from the property. Recently
some difficulty with the compressor
has delayed the employment of addi-
tional men, but with the repairs full
forces will again be working at this
property.
Ore shipments have gone forward
to the mill at Phonolite, there being
over 200 tons now in the bins. 1t is
expected that the mill will be run
ming during the month. Trucks are
now delivering ore at the plant.
1t is understood that the parties In
control of the mill at Phonolite are
figuring on improving the plant by
the addition of more machinery that
both sulphide and chloride products
can be handled Should this be done
considerable ore that is now on the
dumps can be treated with profit.
f. r. Ross, who is operating a pro-
perry in the district spent few days
in this city and states that recent
developments on his property are
most falttering. He believes that be-
fore the summer passes he will have
something worth while to show the
mining world. He reports consd-
cradle activity in the district, as
there is more development going on
at present than in a number of years.
Supplies for the Ross property and
the Broken Hills went out this week
as several trucks were employed to
land the material at the mining
camp.
The Fallon standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1920-1958, 1923-05-09
Will REMAIN UNTIL MAY i7un

Il. Weyle, portrait photograr ner
from Reno, has been 50 literally at
ronized by this community thai h.
found It necessary to delay his de-
parture for another week. I II 4
miss this opportunity to have Four
photograph made before he lea e..
Samples of his work are now on eN-
hibitlon next door TO Western Union
office on Maine Street adv
The Fallon standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1920-1958, 1923-05-09
MEN WANTED

There is employment for a number
of men on the paving contract TIE
contractors are offering $3.50 per
day and so far have not been able TO
round out a complete crew.
Practically all of the farms are
short handed. and there is work for
many who are looking for fair wages
on a number OF projects in this
section.
The Fallon standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1920-1958, 1923-05-09
EARN RI1REAu NOTES

The county commissioners voteo
to have an emergency ring put ON the
various lines in Churchill county
This is TO notify the farmers OF heavy
frosts so they can protect perishable
crops with irrigating or smudges.
Any rooster weighing three to
three and one-half pounds with
smooth legs should bring 52c to 55c.
San Francisco market.
The Fallon standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1920-1958, 1923-05-09
EXTENDS CONGRATULATIONS

j. EMcLain has been elected to
stay at home and sell good merchan.
disc at the lowest prices.
wish to thank those who support
ed me In the race for councilman and
to congratulate Mr. e, d. Frazzini on
his success.
II Mol AIN
The Fallon standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1920-1958, 1923-05-09
SPERRY FEEDS

SPERRY FEEDS
A large supply always on hand
Baby Chick Scratch
Baby Chieh Mash
Hen Scratch
Surelay
Calf Meal
Suremilk
Charcoal
Oyster Shell
Cracked Wheat
CONSOLIDATED WAREHOUSE co
Sole Agents for Nevada
WE BUY EGGS
Phone Us for Prices.
The Fallon standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1920-1958, 1923-05-09
BENEFIT DANCE

There is to be benefit dance ana
supper given at Sheckler district Oh
Saturday evening May IL by the
members of the o. f. S. There will
be excellent music. a good time ana
the public is invited to attend
The Fallon standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1920-1958, 1923-05-09
]. n. TEDFORD ELECTED MAYOR
Maupin and Frazzin Win as Councimen. J. Flood
Reelected. Yctors Stage Demonstration in Evening

mortum is being held on every street
corner, while the defeated ones are
taking council in the belief that they
have escaped lot of grief, as there
are appointments to be made and
other concessions that tend to work
friction both ways.
Following is the vote by wards.