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The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1923-12-28
STORE BUILDING
WELL UNDER WAY

The new store building being erect
ed at Minden for c. W. Nelson, who
will withdraw from the Farmers Co
operative Mercantile company at the
first of the year, is well along, con-
sidering the short time that work
has been under way. The roof will
be in place within few days and the
interior ready for the plasterers.
According to present plans Mr..
Nelson will carry a complete line of
farm implements including such well
known lines as Mccormick, Deering,
and John Deere lines, Oliver plows,
plumbing supplies. water and heat
ing systems, hardware, lime. cement
fencing. eulyerts. smithing coal,
harness, and Federal automobile
tires.
These lines are now carried by the
Farmers Cooperative Mercantile COM
pany but will be segregated after
the first of the year All other lines
will be maintained by the Farmers
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CAMP NAMED
AFTER ]. WELLS

In speaking Of the new public
camp grounds recently established In
Alpine county, Mn. Maule. super
visor of the Mono forest. said:
II is sometimes difficult to give
a significant name to things we con-
struet. During the past summer, the
Forest Service, in cooperation with
Alpine county, developed a camp
ground along the Carson river above
Markleeyille for the benefit of the
public. This place has sometimes
been called Picnic Flat" 1t oc-
Cured TO us that it would be fitting
and appropriate to name this site
Camp Wells" in memory of former
Supervisor j. C. Wells, who recently
passed away.
Many of us recall the lovable
character of Mr. Wells and have
warm spot in our hearts for his
memory.
"0n learning Of our action In the
matter, his nephew. Major-General
Arthur Murray. who was recently ir
command of the Department of the
West. wrote very feelingly In his ap-
probation of the tribute.
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Driuer Snoozes; Reno Loses
Auto Load of Christmas Booze

An automobile loaded with Christ
mas cheer, in the form Of number
of cases of Old Scotch, brandy,
gin and other beverages unlawful
under the Eighteenth Amendment,
was wrecked on the outskirts of
Gardnerville Christmas eve and as a
result, 1t is said that number of
Reno people who had placed orders
for Christmas booze with the rum
runner, were keenly disappointed. to
say the least.
The driver OF the machine, Dodge
touring car, made the trip from Los
Angeles to the outskirts of Gardner
Vile without mishap and and was
within fifty miles of reaping hand
some profit from his load of Christ
man cheer. The front wheel Of the
car missed culvert and in a brief
second the car and booze was in the
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THIEVES
TAKEN HERE

Ed Mcdonald and James Mckay.
recently left Mariposa county, Cali
fornfa. In possession of two horses.
saddles and other requirements not
lawfully obtained. Warrants we're
issued for their arrest and circulars
telling OF their crime, as we'll as
photographs Of the two young men.
were broadcasted throughout the
country. One of the pair had at
one time worked In Carson Valley.
according to the circular and 1t was
believed they would head this way.
Armed with this information. Sheriff
Park kept strict lookout for the
two men and last Saturday Nc
Donald walked into the Heidelberg
at Minden. Park Immediately recog-
nized him and placed him under ar
rest. The same afternoon Mckay
was arrested at the Dressler ranch
where he was employed
The young men will face a charge
of horse stealing in Mariposa county.
1t was only few months ago
that the Douglas county officers ar
rested two men wanted In Inyo
county on similar charge.
Officers from Mariposa county ar
rived at Minden yesterday and re-
turned with the two prisoners.
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SENIOR PLAY
Was SUCCESS

THE Arrival of Kitty" presented
by the senior class of Douglas high
school last Friday night, was largely
attended and was one of the extrem-
ely pleasurably event of the winter
season. The play was full of mirth
and the cast was admirably we'll
chosen Carroll Dressler, the uncle
desiring to marry his niece in order
to reap big reward, met with In
Vulnerable difficulties, and he, as in
former occasions, took the part with
exactitude and realism Doris Dang
berg as the niece, was adorable TO
say the least, and quarreled with her
lover In a way that made the audi
ence feel that events transpiring be-
fore them were real, and not a play.
"Bobby" the part played by Joe
Woolverton, was the real difficult
role In the play. inasmuch as he
was called upon to impersonate
Kitty" celebrated actress. He
was clever In the part of a college
chap. but as the actress hewas even
better. When the real Kitty appear
ed upon the stage the make-believe
actress took the part so well that it
was impossible to tell them apart.
Elda Rosenbrock, as Kitty, a naughty
actress was snappy and audacious,
and In her usual captivating man
ner soon won the hearts of the
audience, even with a difficult role.
Roy Husman as the bell hop, sud
denly raised to the management of
the Inn where the difficulty takes
place, was especially good In his
part. Elmer Stodieck as the dusky
hotel porter brought forth many a
laugh and was whole show by him
self Leona Currie as the maiden
aunt, also with a matrimonial bee.
was well placed In the cast and
made a decided hit. Christine Wilslef
as the maid was splendid in that role,
and last but not least, Laurence
Settelmeyer as the elderly capitalist,
with home the uncle was endeavor-
ing to marry to his niece, and man
rather too fond of his high-balls,
was SO real in his tipsy moments,
that several of his young lady friends
pondered at some length just where
he acquired the knowledge of act
ion of high-balls, and he never took
drink in his life.
The play was directed by Principal
B. F. Lewis and all in all, measur-
ed up we'll to the standard Of high
school plays given here in past years.
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ditch. Fearing to call help because
of detection, the driver made an un-
successful attempt to save his valu-
able cargo. Failing he abandoned
his priceless possession rather than
to take a chance of being nabbed by
the officers.
Constable Jespersen investigated
the abandoned car and from the
fact that he at one time was engag-
ed In the saloon business. has a
rather keen nose for good liquor. He
could smell booze before he saw the
car. Several cases were gathered up
by him and turned over to the
sheriff, while the automobile, bearing
a Nevada license is at the Helberg
garage. The owners whereabouts is
not known, he having made a metro
fade-out shortly after the accident.
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BIG sum FOR
GERMAN RELIEF

Close to one thousand dollars has
been raised In Carson Valley during
the past week or ten days for the
relief Of destitute children of Ger
many. VIM. Dangberg. who is at the
head of the committee, reports that
he has met with splendid success in
the undertaking and the money sub
subscribed to this fund, amounting to
sS30.0O was yesterday sent to
Major-General Allen, who is in charge
Of American relief work In Germany
Dispatches from Germany indicate
that as winter wears along, condition
among the children will be even mors
pitiful than at this time and the
money being raised In America will
undoubtedly save the life of many
children that would otherwise perish
or suffer untold anguish from starva-
tion.
Money sent to Germany from
charitable institutions of the United
States and other countries furnished
many German families with a hot
meal on Christmas day, the first
many had tasted in many days.
The condition of the children In
Germany Is recognized as needing
hurried relief and in all parts of
the United States money is being
raised for this commendable work.
The largest donation on the list
circulated by Mr. Dangberg, was re-
ceived from H. H. Springmeyer and
amounted to 800.
The petition Is stfll open and any
one who wishes to subscribe, may do
so by notifying VIM. Dangberg at
Minden.
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DRINK PLACES
ARE LICENSED

The Board of County Commission
ers, Sheriff and District Attorney,
met purspant to chapter so, Session
Laws of Nevada, 1928, as a license
board and transacted the following
business, to-wit:
On motion duly made, seconded
and carried it was ordered that the
following resolution be spread in
full upon the minutes of the board
and adopted as the license fees of
Douglas county. as follows:
BE 1t resolved by the license
board of Douglas county, Nevada,
that the following license fees are
hereby fixed and imposed upon the
businesses named, where said bust
nesses are engaged in Douglas county
outside of an incorporated city or
an incorporated town:
For carrying on, maintaining, or
conducting a soft-drink establishment
the sum of $3.50 the quarter, or
Traction thereof, payable in advance.
Licenses procured by the quarter
shall fall due on each calendar quar-
ter and the license collector is here
by authorized and directed to have
such license arranged so as to have
the same begin and end on the
quarter.
THE provisions of this resolution
shall be effective from and after the
first day of January, 1924"
At the same meeting the license
$1.00 demanded during recent years
for issuing a cigarette license, in
addition to the cost of the license.
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STOCKMEN MEET
AT WINNEMUCCA

At meeting held last week by
the Nevada Live Stock Association
at Winnemucca, the following officers
were elected
George Russell, Jr.. of Elko, presi-
dent. This Is the third term served
by Mr.. Russell. II. II. Cowels Of
Reno. was elected first vice presi-
dent to succeed II. F. Dangberg of
Minden. X. C. Turrlten was named
second vice president, succeeding w.
n. McGee. deceased Vernon Met
calf is retained as the associations
secretary. this being the permanent
office of the organization.
II. Petrie. J. H. Eager. II. F.
Danbgerg, Geo. Russell. Jr. r. II.
cowles. J. D. Humphrey. John G.
Taylor. C. w. Griswold r. c. Tur-
riten and W. f. Dressler were elect
ed to serve as the executive COM
mittee for the coming year.
Cooperative marketing of wool was
men. c. J. Faweett, assistant gener-
al manager of the National Wool
Warehouse and Storage company OF
Boston, gave an outline of what was
being accomplished In other states
in this respect.
number of resolutions were adj
opted among them being the adoption
of the 1928 method of sheep labor
employment for the coming year.
Recommending economy In state,
county and municiyal governments. IL
also asked that the budget system be
maintained and that the several
forms OF government stay within their
budgets. II was estimated by the
committee IN charge that a stock
grower had TO maintain three-fonrths
Of his herd or a band to TO make
an annual sale OF the other one
fourth and that merchandising firms
or other business we're not requir-
ed to pay taxes in their sales II was
not fair to levy n tax assessment
upon the annual sale of the grower.
The resoNtion formally requested
action be taken upon this matter at
the next legislature and with the
Nevada Public Economy league, of
which Jerry Sheehan Is a member.
The increase OF grazing fees was
opposed In a very drastic manner In
a resolution adopted and asked the
aid OF the state officials in addition
TO congressman to study the prob
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c. E. Merrick Dead
AT Eastern Home

c. E. Merrick, the first manager Of
cooperative creamery to be estab-
lished In Nevada. died at his home
in Burlington, Wisconsin Sunday
and was buried at that place We'd
nesday.
c. e. Merrick was engaged as
manager of the old Douglas County
Creamery Company. established by
the farmers of Carson Valley in
1894. This creamery was established
en- cooperative basis after the farm
ers had suffered considerable loss
through privately owned concern.
Men like the late John Frantzen, F.
Heise. together with C. M. Henning-
sen, M. Jacobsen, VIM. Lampe and
others. conceived the idea of CO..
operative creamery and selected Mr..
Merrick, a man OF wide experience,
to manage the new concern. The
Douglas creamery was a success from
the start and despite from the fact
that butter was at Its lowest price
In 1894 and years that followed,
dairying was the salvation of the
Carson Valley farmer. In the years
from 1894 to 1908 one million two
hundred and fifty thousand dollars
to the dairymen of Carson Valley.
This was brought about by the
keen insight to the creamery business
OF Mr.. Merrick Butter made in the
Douglas creamery, under Mr.. Mer-
rick's supervision. was awarded the
highest prize at the Mindwinter Fair
held In San Francisco In 1894.
After many years of successful
management az the Douglas cream
cry, Mr.. Merrick retired and devoted
his energies to other lines of en-
deavor. He installed the water sys-
TENS at both Gardnerville and Min
den and took active interest In the
community. Ten or twelve years
ago he returned to his eastern home
and resided at Burlington, Wisconsin.
For many years Mr.. Merrick was
one of the leading Odd Fellows in
this section. holding membership in
Gardnerville lodge.
He Is survived by widow and
one daughter, Mrs Slade the latter
residing at Philadelphia.
Although removed from this COM
munity Mr.. Merrick held many warm
personal friends in this section who
Will regret to learn of his passing.
The widow and daughter have the
sympathy Of Carson Valley residents
in their hour OF sorrow.
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LEGION BOYS
BRING JOY
TO KIDDIES

The Christmas tree given under the
auspices of Carson Valley post of
the American Legion Sunday night
at Masonic hall was attended by
upward of one hundred and fifty
children OF this community and
nearly as many grown-ups. The
kiddies were given full sway in the
big hall and under the direction Of
the Woman's Auxiliary all sorts of
games were played and for several
hours the shouts and laughter of the
little ones rang throughout the
building.
The grown-ups assembled In the
club rooms where a great Christmas
tree, with It's brilliant electric lights
radiated the very spirit Of holiday
day time. At the fire place ladies'
were busy with popcorn while the
crowd engaged In playing cards and
otherwise enjoyed a happy social
evening
The dim jingle OF sleigh bells told
the anxious kiddies that Old Santa
was on his way AM before he reach
ed the top of the stairs he was sur
rounded by his young hosts and for
time it looked as though he would
be kidnapped. He made his way to
the big tree and the youngsters filed
by each receiving a bag of candy and
oranges. A few of the tiny tots
craved the privilege Of shaking hands
with the Old Boy, while others sought
the refuge Of their mothers arms
for protection from te strange look
ing Old Guy. Making his way through
the crowd, Santa vanished into the
night and the children, especially the
little tots, were in the highest glee
because of his visit. The little ones
were seated at long tables and
the Legion boys served each with
cake and ice cream. Parents were
served with coffee and cake, and big
red apples. At eleven o'clock, after
extending appreciation to members
of the American Legion, the Christ
mas merry makers gathered up their
young hopefuls and departed from
the hall of gaiety.
The Legion boys have been show
cred with commendation for pro-
v,,~t
and the thoughtfulness displayed for
the welfare of the children of the
community. Wholly financed by
themselves, save for the fact that the
use of the hall for this occasion was
donated by the Masons, the Legion
boys have the grateful thanks of
parents and the undying friendship
of the kiddies of this community.
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MONO LAKE MAN
PASSES AWAY

Thomas Sylvester, resident OF
Mono Lake. passed away at Willis
Cal, last Thursday and Saturday his
remains arrived at Minden on the
train and from that place were taxi
en- Mono Lake by automobile where
the funeral was held Sunday.
Deceased was well known in Car
son Valley at one time. For a num-
Der of years in the early days he was
employed by the late Lawrence
Gilman. Leaving his employ, he
was engaged by the late Jacob
Rodenbah when the latter was
furnishing charcoal to the U. s.
mint at Carson City. the coal pits
being operated near Double Springs
and Carter's station.
Leaving Carson Valley, Mr. Sylves-
ter went to Mono Lake. securing a
tract of farm land In that section
This he operated until few years
ago when he sold his water right to
a power company. A few weeks ago
we went to Willis. Cal. intending
to spend the winter there. He was
taken with a serious illness. death
resulting.
He is survived by widow, who
for many years has been patient
In the Nevada hospital for mental
diseases. besides two sons and one
daughter residing at Mono Lake.
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FOSSILED TOOTH
FOUND NEAR
SWEETWATER

A recent discovery by one of
Yparraguirre's sheep herders
near Sweetwater reveals the
fact that this country was
formery inhabitated by masta-
dons.
A mastadon tooth, in excel
lent condition was found and
sent to the National Museum.
One is on exhibit now at the
Mono forest Office at Minden.
Mastodons, In prehistoric
ages roamed over Nevada and
at the Carson prison tracks OF
these manuals have been the
object of sight-seers for many
years. The finding of teeth
of mastodon in the Sweetwater
region further substantiates
the fact that Nevada was once
the home Of these great
creatures.
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N1MR0D URIE, LIFE TERMER,
GETS PAROLE FROM PRISON

Nimrod Uric, who figured in a
sensational murder at Winnemucca,
a score of years ago and was con-
victed and sentenced to the Nevada
state prison, was recently released.
The board of pardons and parole
commissioners meeting In the fall of
1922, voted to parole Uric, the parole
to become effective when he had
served twenty-six years with credits.
The time was up last month and he
was released.
According to prison statistics,
the average time served by those
sentenced to serve life term. Is
seventeen years. This includes all
of the prisons in the United States.
Urie's credits ranged from two to
five months off a year during his
long incarceration.
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VOLUME 43
Minden Inn Sold to
F. w. Andrews

One of the biggest realty deals to
be eonsummated In this Valley in
several years, took place this week
when II. +. Dangberg sold the
Minden Inn as well as the livery
stable at Minden to f. w. Andrews
of Bishop, California. Mr.. Dang
berg yesterday announced that the
new owner would take charge o the
property on New Years day.
The Minden Inn, without except
ion, Is one Of the most modern and
best known hotels in Nevada. Dur
ing the past number OF years the
Inn has been under the manage
ment of Harry f. Shaw, a hotel man
of many years experience. Through
his careful management the Inn has
maitained a high standard of ex-
cellenee and has been accorded a
liberal patronage.
Mr.. Andrews, the new owner, Is
also a hotel man of wide experience,
and he will exert every effort to
merit the liberal support that has
been accorded the Minden Inn In the
past
The consideration in the transact
ion has not been made public, but II
il no small sum. The Inn Is a three
story brick structure. elegantly
furnished throughout and by travel
ing men has been classed as the
best hotel found in any rural district
In the west.
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MANY MEN SEEK WORK
REPORTS LABOR CHIEF

There are all kinds of men look
ing for jobs. but there are no jobs at
present" says W. A. Burns, place
ment agent for the federal-state free
employment service in Reno. The
situation has been some-
what aggravated, he reports, because
the Southern Pacific laid off two
hundred men at Sparks yesterday un-
til the first of he year and some of
these are looking for steady employ
ment, having only been working four
days a week for some time
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LUTHERAN CHURCH NOTES

Saturday, Dec. 29.-No instruction.
Sunday. Dec. 30.-Sunday School
at 9:30 a. m. All scholars will please
be present. Write the date OF your
birth and the number of large re-
ward tickets on a slip of paper and
hand to your teacher. All should
also be on hand to receive their Sun
day School pins.
At 1890 o'elosk there will be
German services.
Tuesday, Jan. New Year sery-
ices in the English language at 10:30
a. m.
Thursday. Jan. 3.-Meeting of
Missionary Ladies' Aid.
Welcomed
PAUL H. FELTEN, Pastor.
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CARD OF THANKS

We extend heartfelt thanks to
each and every friend for all ex-
pressions of sympathy and kindness
during our recent sorrow.
MAUD E. CARMAN,
c. C. CARMAN,
RUTH L. HULL.
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DRIVER SLEEPS AND TRUCK
TAKES TO DITCH

Because the driver, William Gadda,
went TO sleep at the wheel, light
deliver truck went into the ditch and
overturned on the Virginia highway
two miles south of Reno early Sat
urday morning.
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WOOD FOR SALE-Pine wood $40
per cord, sawed SLIPS per cord;
pine nut si2 per cord. sawed s1325
per cord. Order by mail. j. ID.
Tholke, Gardnervllle.
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lem and assist in protesting of the
proposed increase.
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REV. EMIGH WILL PREACH
AT NJ. Z. CHURCH SUNDAY

Rev. G. W. Emigh, former pastor
of the Gardnerville Methodist church,
now resident of Carson, will occupy
the pulpit of the Methodist church
at this place next Sunday in the ab-
sence of Rev. Bronson.
His subject will be THE Kingdom
of Higher Values"
All are invited to attend.
Sunday school at the regular hour.
tire, 30x31a and
tube mounted on Ford rim. Find
er please return to this office for
owner.
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Hyder weekly miner., 1923-10-27
FRANCE CONSIDERING
 PROPOSAL TO PROBE
 GERAaANY'S RESOURCES

Paris, Oc. 26.- The French government is awaiting the action of the British cabinet on the proposal to investigate the ability of Germany to pay the separations demanded of her by the allied nations under the
 Versailles treaty, according to statements made by high of- ficials.
 The proposal referred to pro- vides that the investigation is to be conducted by a commiss- ion of experts under the SUD- ervision of the Inter-allied Rep arations Commission.
Hyder weekly miner., 1923-10-27
NAVY DAY CELEBRATED
 IN LONDON

London, Oct.27. Captain c. L. Hussey, the American naval attache, today deposited a floral wreath on the tomb of Lord Nelson, the hero of Ira falgar, in the crypt of St. Paul cathedral where the remains of the famous sea fighter rest
 The presentation was made on behalf of the Navy League of the United States during the course of a Navy Day program held here. The ceremony was attended by many guests.
Hyder weekly miner., 1923-10-27
NAVY TIES TIGERS IN
 FOOTBALL BATTLE

soBton, Oct.28.- Red" Bal finger, substitute quarterback, ,aved the Midshipmen from de- feat Saturday in the football game here with Princeton Un- iversity, when he kicked & field goal from the seventeen yard line in the final minute of play.
 Princeton had taken the lead by a similar boot in the second quarter. As the game closed, May of the Navy rushed the ball within the Princeton ten yard line but was stopped on three assaults at the five yard lnark. Ballinger ahen made the kick that saved the day.
 Mrs Coolidge, wife of the president and many other not ables watched the contest.