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The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1923-04-20
ON DAM
site COMPLETED

Prof. Boardman of the University
of Nevada. accompanied by ]. A.
Beamer. chief engineer of the Walker
river irrigation district, Don War
ren and e. w. King, have concluded
an examination of the test work at
the dam site below Bridgeport. Mr..
Boardman checked over all of the
work, including the estimates of
earth and rock and the method of
construction and made his report to
the directors of the district.
President ]. |. Wilson, secretary
Harry Dukes and directors ]. A..
Clemons, B. F. Stickney and Fred
Fultsone went to Bridgeport Sunday
and joined Mr.. Boardman and party
in final inspection of the proposed
dam site.
The various rachers of the East
Walker valley are urging an early
start of construction of the dam, and
it was said that work may be under
way at an early day, reports the
Reno Gazette.
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LITERARY CLUB
HOLD MEETING

The Ggdnerville Woman's Literary
Club met Monday evening at the
home OF Mrs. F. II. Baker Roll call
was responded to with world events.
Three papers made up the program
for the evening. Mrs. e. w. Car
man, prepared paper on three of
the Greatest Men in America" using
Eastman of kodak; Henry Ford and
Thos. Edison as her choice. The
paper was splendidly written and very
interesting
Mrs. J. J. Brockliss read paper
on Our Native Trees This was
carefully written and we'll Illustrated
with pictures of the various trees
described.
Mrs. Edward Springmeyer prepar-
ed and read a most interesting re-
view of Radio from its inception, up
to the present time. 1t contained
many facts not known to the men,
bers. These papers made up one OF
the most interesting and instructive
programs of the year.
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MISS HUSSMAN
WE'D AT RENO

At Reno Wednesday evening Miss
Ada Hussman became the bride of
R. Jefferson, the ceremony being per-
formed by Rev. Brewster Adams of
the Baptist church. The wedding
was attended by close relatives of
the contracting parties, among them
being Mr.. andMrs. George G.. Huss-
man of Carson Valley.
The bride was born in Carson Val
ley and her younger days were spent
here. Graduating from the high
school she entered the University OF
Nevada and took four-year course
of study. Since that time she has
held position with a Reno firm.
She is the youngest member of the
we'll known Hussman family, and is
young lady of most estimable
character.
The groom is we'll known here and
for time was employed on high
way work. During the past number
OF years he has engagd in mining
and has been highly successful.
The young couple will reside in
Reno.
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His report gives accurate informa-
ton relative to the snowfall in the
higher elevations. This comes at a
time when many have contended that
the snow fall during the past winter
euualled that of 1922. This report
shows a vast difference in the meas
urements of the two years. The
snow fall in the Blue Lake water
shed April 1st of this year was 70.9
and the water content 32.1 and with
the exception of 1920, is the highest
reported in seven years, or since 1916.
With these figures at hand 1t does
not indicate that there will be an
over abundance OF water for irriga-
tion during the coming season. AS in
all former years. sufficient water will
available during the early season,
but about the time that grain crops
and second crop alfalfa needs water,
there will probably be shortage,
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I'LL CHILD SAVES
THIS VIOLATOR

The physical infirmity of his nine
year old daughter and the necessity
of taking the child east for treat
ment is the only thing that saved
John Avansino from a Jail sentence
in the federal court Monday.
Avansino, when arraigned some
time ago on charges of violation of
the national prohibition law, pleaded
not guilty to both possession and
sale of liquor. Monday he appeared
In court with his attorney, John F.
Kuntz. and changed his plea to guilty
on both counts. A fine of $500 was
ordered, the Judge not imposing a
Jail sentence for the reasons already
stated,
Avansino is the proprietor OF both
the Royal and Rochester bars In
Reno. The Royal has been closed
for a period of months by order OF
the court. and abatement proceedings
against he Rochester are now pend
ing.-Carson News.
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MISS CARPENTER
PASSES AWAY

Mollie Carpenter, who until recent
ly was owner of the Placerville DEM
oerat, passed away Thursday at the
Merritt hospital in Oakland, after a
lingering illness of several months.
Miss Carpenter was prominent
factor in the social an business life
of Placerville and is known to a
great many reidents in this valley,
having visited at VALLEY Springs on
many occasions.
For many years as partner in
the Democrat, Miss Carpenter won
much praise for her business ability
and her capabilities as a newspaper
woman.
Funeral services were conducted
from her home in Placerville Sunday
Rev. Frank Dawson of the Methodist
church conducting the services.
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BIG CROWD SEE
; MINSTREL SHOW

The minstrel show given at this
place Wednesday evening by members
|of Carson Valley post of the American
Legion, assisted by local talent, was
without question one of the best
shows of its kind ever presnted here
The singing was excellent, the jokes
new and while few local people
were hit, no one objected because
the boys pulled their satire in a
way not to offend.
Long before the curtain wnt up,
every seat In Rex theatre was occup,-
ed and nearly one hundred people
stood in the rear of the hall through
out the two hours of singing and
coontown entertainment.
To give each one that took part in
the show special mention, would
take column or so, but the out
standing features of the show, were
the clever work Of the endmen. H. H.
Boone and Hans Jepsen, the singing
by Norman Brown, John Brown.
]. Skinner. Edward Berning, Edwin
Millar, Alex Clock and Charley
Brown, as well as the singing and
dancing by Tom Anderson. Harold
O'Brien gave a rapid-fire monologue.
brim-full of rich humor which was
keenly appreciated by the big
audience.
Geo. A. Montrose, as middle-man,
was right at home and through his
capable work, not a hitch occurred
during the performance and the boys
under his watchful eye acted the
part of veterans.
James Hickey was one of the fun
ny men of the show, which with the
help of Carol Haugner and a few
more whose real identity could not
be distinguished through the burnt
cork, made the minstrel show all and
more than was expected.
Following the show the Everett
orchestra played for social dance.
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FATHER and SON
MEET AT SCHOOL

Father and Son night was held at
the Douglas high school auditorium
last Friday evening was one of the
most enjoyable affairs in which
high school students have ever par
ticipated. In fact, 1t was the first
time in history, that that an affair
was held here in which fathers and
Sons have been brought together
and was sponsored by Floyd J.
Brown, principal of the high school,
and Harold O'Brien one of the in
structo7s.
Two boxing matches, wrestling
and a battle royal by the students
was a part of the entertaining pro-
gram.
TIL sons entertained their fathers
and a few invited guests at ban
quet after which F. Jay Brown, act
ing as toastmaster, called upon the
following for toasts:
Norman Stodieck, ITO the Father
of the Boy" Maurice Mack. ITO the
Son of the Father" Fred Settel-
meyer. What We Owe Each Other"
Geo. A. Montrose, ITO the Spirit of
Youth" Rev. Brewster Adams of
Reno, Pals"
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ALUMINIUM SALE
AT JENSEN STORE

The annual sale of aluminium
ware, featured by the Arendt Jensen
company, will be held Wednesday
April 25th, announcement of which
is made in the advertising columns of
the Record-Courier this week. The
sale is made especially attractive be-
cause of the great reductions in
price on wide range of articles
needed in every household.
At the sale last year, the store was
packed with bargain hunters and
the entire line was sold out within a
few hours. A much larger stock has
been secured for the coming sale
which will open at 10 o'clock next
Wednesday morning. 1t is announced
that the sale will be for cash and de-
livery and wrapping will be dispens-
ed with. No goods will laid away
or held in reserve for anyone, but
purchases must be made after the
sale starts.
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NEWS ITEMS FROM
LAKE TAHOE

B1JOU, Lake Tahoe, April 19th.-
Mrs. Chas. Young and son, Jack ar
rived here from San Francisco Mon
day. They we're met at Minden by
Chas. Young. They walked over the
snow from the old saw mill on Kings
bury grade to Bijou.
Mr.. and Mrs. Foster, caretakers at
the Devoe summer home near Hobart
arrived this week from San Fran
cisco. They made the trip over the
Kings canyon route and were met at
Spooner's by a machine from the
Lake.
Mr.. and Mrs. p. s. Fox have ar
rived at AL Tahoe and are planning
an early opening of that resort.
During last season they managed this
resort, but recently closed a deal for
the purchase of the property and will
hereafter have full management of
the same.
The resort owners at Lake Tahoe
are looking for banner season and
are planning on opening earlier than
last year. Young Bros. report they
have booked many reservations al
ready for the summer months.
Bill Flynn, who piloted the Durant
car to Bijou from Carson, succeeded
In reaching Meyers station last Fri
day. Beyond Meyers station the
snow is quite deep and slow progress
in being made by the cars in an at
tempt to reach the second summit.
Chas. Young reports the snow al
most off the road between Bijou and
the Kingsbury summit, excepting a
heavy drift near the old Young
ranch
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for 30 yards. Fifty yard dashes for
10 and II years and IL and 10, and
IA and up, for points. Ribbons will
be awarded in all cases.
A sack race for a distance Of 80
yards for boys and girls.
Potato race, distance 30 yards. for
boys and girls II years and up.
The potato race will be carrying
five potatoes in tablespoon one at
time for the distance.
There will be wheelbarrow race,
in which each school may enter one
contestant, who must weigh not less
than fifty pounds.
Running broad jump for boys six
to 10 and from II years up.
Running high jump for boys six to
10 and II years and up for points.
Hop,step and jump for any age for
points.
High jump for boys six to II and
up.
Throwing baseball. any age, for
points.
Each school may enter one team
in each of the following events, teams
to be composed of both boys and
girls; Team of four runners, each
running SO yards.
! Tug-ofwar for team of six Best
two out of three wins.
) A silver loving cup will be award
ed to the school winning the great
est number of points. This cup, won
two successive years will be perma-
nently owned by the school winning
it two years in succession.
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PEOPLES METHODIST CHURCH
Sunday, April ssnd.

All are invited to the following
services next Sunday. Sunday school
at 10 a. m. Lesson: Moses Liberat-
or and Law-giver. No greater chara-
cter could be studied than Moses
Sunday morning worship at IL
o'closk. Subject What Is your
Life? John 6. SO. Spent the best
part of Sunday in Church. II pays
Junior Epworth League meets al
GAS. Estelle Harris leads this Sun
day. Subject: Gods House. Matt
2l:12.
Epworth League meets at 1880
Lesson is Community Recreation.
Luke 1920.
Services at Minden Sunday evening
at 7:3O O'Clock. Let us have a good
attendance. In the C. V. I. c. hall;
little room to the right.
Next Sunday, April Goth stere-
opticon pictures at the Regular
League meeting beginning at 1880.
Ladies', Notice! The Nevada State
Mission District meeting of the Wo-
mans Nome Missionary society meets
next Monday, April 23rd. Afternoon
and evening, at the Reno Methodist
church. Informing and interesting
speakers. It would be well II some
Of our ladies could plan to be pres
ent.
A little paper called Missionary
News costs but 10 cents per year. II
Is brim full OF good information
about spiritual, social and industrial
conditions In the world. It should
be in every home. Speak to the
pastor or give him 10 cents and II
will come to you.
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1923-04-20
CHILDREN PLAY
With DYNAMITE

Children playing in the vicinity OF
OF the high pressuers fire tank Sat
urday morning made a discovery that
might have blown them to atoms
according TO the Tonopah Times.
The children were amusing them
selves in various games when one OF
the children found bag resembling
the cover inner tubes are carried In.
The contents included a box of SIX
caps the strongest made, three sticks
OF dynamite and some fuse. Had
the curiosity OF the children lead
them to experiment with matches. an
explosion would have taken place,
dislodging the monster tanks with
their 100000 gallons OF water and
blown tn young folks to fragments.
Mrs. Mclaughlin, mother Of the boy
who found the dynamite telephoned
the police station and had the explo-
give taken away.
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Arlington hotel at the state capitol.
He later moved to Reno and while a
resident of this city was appointed
United States marshal, serving two
terms. Mr.. and Mrs. Grimmon left
Reno twelve years ago, making their
home in Oakland and Berkeley.
During his residence In Reno Mr..
Grimmon purchased the Newlands
tract on Riverside Heights, disposing
of that property bit by bit He built
what is known as the Lee home on
the bluff of the Truckee river.
For the last few years he has paid
occasional visits to Reno, an It is
understood that he leaves an estate
of considerable proportions.
He took a leading part in Repub-
lican politics in the state, and was
prominent in business, social and
political life, says the Gazette.
Mr.. Grimmon was Mason, a mem-
Der of De Witt Clinton commandery,
No. l, Knights Templar, and of
Kerak Temple Of the Mystic Shrine.
Before making his permanent home
on the coast, Mr.. Grimmon and fam
lily resided at Minden for some time.
While here he became interested in
a farming and livestock venture with
F. c. Springmeyer. Because of poor
health Mr.. Grimmon finally disposed
of his interest to his partner. De
ceased Is well known in Carson VAL
ley where he frequently visited since
residing ON the coast.
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| rack Meet of County
Schools to be Held

The grade schools Of Douglas coun-
ty will hold a track meet at the
Douglas county high school field be-
ginning Saturday, May 5th at 900
a. m. to be sponsored by the student
council of the high school.
A track meet has not been held
in this county for the past four
years and having this athletic event
revived, is sure to create much in
terest among the students of Doug
las county school, and competition
will be keen, from early indications
The first event will be a foot race
for boys and girls six and seven years
of age for a distance Of 80 yards. The
points will be three, two and one and
ribbons will be awarded accordingly
The next will be a foot race fol
boys and girls eight and nine years
of age and the distance will be 80
years. Ribbons will be given the
winners.
A foot race for boys and girls II
and IL years of age, distance SC
yards. Ribbons will be awarded the
winners.
A fifty-yard foot race for boys and
girls 12 and 13 years old; also a race
for IA years and up for points, thu
winners to be suitably awarded.
A 100-yard foot race for boys and
girls IL and 13 years of age; alst
IA years and up. This will be fol
points and ribbons awarded.
There will be other races for boys
and gigls, six and seven years ol
age; also eight and nine years oil
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GEO. RUSSELL
LAND REGISTER

George B. Russell. of Elko will
be the Register of the United States
Land Office In that city. according
to a message recently received from
Senator Oddie.
The message states that Senator
Oddie has decided to recommend Mr.
Russell for the position, which
means that his appointment is as
sured. Mr.. Russell will take the
position on May 18th. at which time
the resignation OF z. NJ Steninger be-
comes effective.
The Register is a prominent
Republican and has at all times been
a loyal party man. He was a candi-
date for Snrveyor-General of Ne
vada on the Republican ticket last
election and was defenated by very
small margin by the incumbent, c. L.
Deady. Mr.. Russell served as secre-
tary OF the senate during the recent
legislative session. He has been
lifelong resident OF Elko county,
where he is the owner OF consider
able property interests. He formerly
edited the Elko Independent and the
Elko Free Press, both OF which
papers he at one time owned individ-
ually or In association with others.
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VIRGINIA LADY
PASSES AWAY

Mrs. Margaret James of Virginia
City. mother of Mrs. Geo. Hoffman
OF this place. passed away Friday
evening after a brief illness due to
advanced age.
Mrs. James visited her daughter
here on many occasions and made
many close friends who will regret
the passing of this most estimable
woman. The funeral was held from
the family home In Virginia Sunday
afternoon, Rev. Knowles Of the Pres
byterian church conducting the Ser
vices.
Two daughters, Mrs. Geo Hoffman
and Mrs. Thos. Verran and one son
w. ID. James survive her.
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MURDERER ON
TRIAL FOR LIFE

Clarence Sage, who is charged with
the murder of Ed Colquohoun at
Silver City on the night of March
18th. was arraigned in the district
court Wednesday afternon, says the
Mason Valley News.
For the first time since his incar-
ceration, the public had chance to
see the prisoner. as he had been
held incommunicado by the sheriff's
office
The few, who were in the court
room at the time that the prisoner
made his appearance were greatly
surprised at the personality of the
man. who is charged with such
foul murder. He is about forty years
of age, APPARENTLY, slightly gray and
wears a short well kept beard, which
gives him distinguished appearance.
Sage Immediately took his seat
by his attorney, p. A. McCarren of
Reno. and listened with absolute
composure, to the reading of the in
formation, prepared by District At
torney Guild, charging him with the
commission of murder.
Attorney McCarran suggested the
court grant a weeks. time for his
client to enter a plea to the charge
and after a conference of the attorn~
ey's it was agreed that April 21st.
at 1880 o'clock be set as the time
for hearing the plea.
Should the defendant enter plea
of not guilty. which is expected. the
usual custom of drawing a venire
will be followed and the date of the
trial will be set by the court.
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GEORGE zORN
in DRY net

Prohibition enforcement officers
visited Minden Wednesday and
awaited the arrival of George Zorn
at his place of business. When he
drove up in his automobile, the ma
chine was searched and a quantity
of booze was secured Zorn was
placed under arrest and his auto
mobile confiscated under the pro-
hibition law. No liquor was found in
his place of business.
Mr.. Zorn was arrested some months
ago on a similar charge and his case
is still pending in the fedral court.
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WASHOE LAKE TO HAVE NEW
SPECIES OF CAT FISH

In an effort to improve the catfish
at Washoe lake, Robert Nelson. of
the Washoe county board of COM
missioners, recently sent a telegram
to Washington d. c.. for a shipment
Of spawn of channel cat which Is
known to most of the rivers of tn.
south and is an excellent eating fish
The fish will be brought to Reno
and placed in the Washoe hatchery
until they have acquired the proper
size. Washos lake is one of the most
central fishing grounds for both
Ormsby and Washoe counties, and 1t
1t intended to make it better fishing
ground by planting better grade of
catfish.
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Robert Grimmon Passes Away
At Home in Oakland

Robert Grimmon, former United
States marshal for Nevada, for many
years manager of the Arlington hotel
at Carson City and a pioneer OF Vir-
ginia City, died at his home in Oak
land Wednesday night according to
word received In Reno by Frank ID.
King, recorder of Kerak Temple OF
the Mystic Shrine. Cause OF death
was not given, and the only other
particulars were that the funeral
service would be held in Oakland
yesterday. The widow, Felicia Cen
esey Grimmon, one daughter, Mrs.
Heloise Hammond, and one sister,
who lives in San Diego, survive. =?
Mr.. Grimmon was a native of Can
ada, about seventy-four years of age,
according to Reno friends. He came
to Nevada when a young man, driv-
ing stage between Dayton and Vir-
ginia city during 1872 and 1873. He
also worked in the mines during the
bonanza days and for several years
managed MONEYS livery stable In
Virginia City.
After leaving the Comstock, Mr..
Grimmon went to Truckee for short
time, operating the stage line between
there and Lake Tahoe.
He was unusually fond of horses
and generally drove blooded team.
For eight years Mr.. Grimmon was
superintendent of the state orphans
home at Carson City. following which
he managed for number Of years the
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QUARANTINE ON
CATTLE LIFTED

A cattle quarantine in Douglas and
part of Lyon county has been raised
effective April 10th, through executive
order of Gov. Scrugham. The order
states that thorough reinspection
Of cattle In the area quarantined
May 26th, 1922, has been made by
representatives of the United States
bureau OF animal husbandry and the
Nevada state quarantine officer and
has failed to reveal any evidence Of
cattle scabies.
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GRAHAM SANFORD'S CAR
WRECKED BY A TRUCK

In Reno Saturday truck collided
with the automibile of Graham San
ford, managing editor of the Gazette,
and demolished 1t. Mr.. Sanford's
little daughter, who was in the car
was thrown from the seat and badly
shaken up, as was her autn, who
was driving the car. According to
reports, the truck driver Admitted he
he was at fault.
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A crew of sheep shearers went
through town yesterday and were on
their way to Antelope Valley where
they will shear for the Antelope VAL
ley Land & Cattle company.
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The climatological report issued by
H. F. Alps, of the United State Wealth
er bureau at Reno, gives the follow
ing comparisons of the depts of snow
fall and water content in the Carson
river basin at an elevation of 5000
faaf
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LUTHERAN CHURCH NOTES

Saturday appointments as usual.
Sunday School at $3.50 a. m.
English services Sunday mornin
at 1890.
p. II. FELTEN, Pastor.
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Snow Covering in Mountains
Is Belou Normal

and a necessity of strict economy
in order to irrigate all crops in Car
son Valley.
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ending.
The play is given under the direct
ion OF Miss Eva Hale and 1t is said
the cast has been chosen with great
care and the students will give the
public one of the bet plays ever stag
ed here. The cast is made up of the
following:
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Mr.. and Mrs. George Hussman
we're visitors to Reno Wednesday.