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The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1924-08-15
DETROIT Mine
IS TO RESUME
Western Stockholders Decide
to Resume Operations and
Place Jack Quill in Charge

The Detroit Gold Mining company,
practically all of the stock of which
is held by Detroit people, is arrang-
ing to resume operations at the
company's property in Red Canyon,
which will be under the supervision
of Jack Quill.
The late E. w. Carman was man.
ager for the Detroit company for
many years and succeeded in develop
ing the mine to point where pro-
duction was soon to start. A COM
plete mill is owned by the company,
and according to reports sufficient
funds have been raised to carry on
the work at the mine.
Very recently two stockholders of
the company arrived from Detroit
and after looking over the property
decided to continue work where it
was left off by the death of Mr..
Carman. The new manager, Jack
Quill, worked at the mine for a
number of years and is probably bet
ter posted on conditions there than
any other man.
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1924-08-15
new CISTERNS
TO Be BUILT
Underground Water Is Only
Source of Supply Obtain
able for Fire Fighting Use

Work started Monday morning on
a new fire cistern which is being
put down at the rear of the Overland
Holding company property, and will
be rushed to completion as a protec-
tion to property in the northern part
of town. The new cistern will be dug
to a depth of sixteen or eighteen
feet and will be timbered with red
wood as was the cistern recently
built near the Ritchford hotel.
At the fire last week water in the
new cistern was not lowered more
than three feet in the thirty minutes
that the power pump was in opera
ton and when the pump was shut
down water from underground chan
nels was running into the cistern as
fast it it was being pumped out.
AS soon as the cistern in the north
ern part of town is completed a third
one will be put down in the Hawkins
addition, according to present plans.
Additional cisterns will be built as
fast as the finances of the fire de-
partment will allow, with the view
of making it possible to throw two
streams of water. At the fire last
week the department had out one
lead of hose nearly thousand feet
in length. With additional cisterns
conveniently placed, the fire depart
ment hopes to be able to cover any
part of town with five hundred feet
of hose, thus making it possible to
run two leads which can easily be
cared for by the power pump.
Because of the excessive expense
met by the fire department during
the past year in replacing the chemi-
cal engine that was destroyed when
the Helberg garage burned, the pur-
chase of 1000 feet of hose and other
equipment, the finances of the de-
partmnt is exhausted at this time,
and property holders have advanced
funds to care for the expense of
building the cistern started this week.
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1924-08-15
AUTO SMASHUP
NEAR CARSON
Machines of Fred Heitman
and George A. Montrose
Crash; Occupants Bruised

in attempting to dodge loose sock
on The highway n5tth of Carson last
Friday night, an automobile driven
ny Fred Heitmaa Of Genoa collided
with sedan driven by Geo. A.
NJ ontrose Of this place, who was ae-
companied by Mrs. Montrose and her
mother, Mrs. Otto Schulz of Carson.
When the automobiles struck, Mrs.
Montrose was thrown against the
back of the seat with such force that
her body was badly bruised. while
Mrs. Schulz landed in the bottom of
the car and was more or less jolted
from the impact.
Mr. and Mrs. Geo A. Montrose and
TIE latter's moeher were returning
from Reno. After descending Lake
View hill "A car was seen approaching
them and just before they were about
to pass, number of loose stock at
the SIDE of the road walked onto the
highway. Drivers of both machines,
IN attempting to avoid striking the
cattle, swerved their cars to one side
and the collision followed. The run
ming board of the Montrose car was
smashed, the tenders bent down and
a dent put in one of the doors. The
Heitman automobile received smash.
ed tenders and other damage.
Had the cars hit in head-on col
lision, Mr.. Montrose feels certain
that the accident would have resulted
fatally to the occupants of both cars.
A large number of accidents on
the Reno-Carson highway have been
the result of loose stock and while
there is law which prohibits graz
ing of cattle along the highway, the
law is grossly violated every day.
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1924-08-15
ORIGINATOR OF
HAY DERRICK
Rocky Mountain Sam Devised
Equipment That First OPP
Grated on Old Berry Ranch

One of the most important pieces
of equipment used in handling hay
in Carson Valley is the derrick and
but few know how it had its origin
or who built the first derrick used in
this valley.
In an endeavor to learn something
of the history of this important
equipment many farmers were inter-
viewed and it remained for M. E.
Fay to give something of interest in
this respect.
Until the '70s hay was stacked by
hand in Carson Valley and as the
agricultural acreage increased there
was a demand for a more efficient
manner than stacking hay by man.
power. At that time Mr.. Berry
owned what is now the Mapes ranch
and he secured the services of Sam
Sillman, better known in those days
as "Rocky Mountain Sam" to build
a derrick for elevating hay into the
stack. Sillman was carpenter and
after getting the ideas of Mr.. Berry,
went to work and devised the der
rick that is used on every farm in
Carson Valley. After Mr.. Berry had
established the merits of the new
system other farmers were quick to
adopt the labor saving device. Prac-
tically all of the present day der
ricks are of the same pattern as the
first one built by Mr.. Sillman. They
have been enlarged and strengthened
to meet the requirements of handling
hay with nets, with which an entire
load of hay is carried to the stack
in two loads, but have not changed
in design. 1t is true that hay der
ricks are used in all farming COM
munities Of the west, but nowhere
can be found more substantial or
efficient derrick.
Side-delivery rakes have taken the
place of the revolving type, punching
by hand has been eliminated entirely,
and on many farms the automatic
loader is now part of the modern
system of harvesting hay, but the
old fashioned derrick as designed by
Rocky Mountain Sam, is the one
piece of equipment that has not
changed.
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1924-08-15
SCHOOL DISTRICT
DIVISION TO BE
R Ell E A R D
Action Taken by Commits
sioners at Last Meeting Not
in Accordance With Law
Final Action to be Taken by
Commissioners at Meeting
to be Held September 5th

After the action taken by the
board of county commissioners last
week in making transfers from Gard
nerville to the Minden school district,
upon request of property holders by
petition, it was found that the action
was not in conformity to the school
laws and was therefore illegal and
declared null and void.
Before school district can be cut
up and annexed to an adjoining dis
trict, due and timely notice must be
made by publication, according to the
school laws of Nevada. This was not
done and the commissioners immedi-
ately ruled that such notice be pub
lished and that the question come up
for final action at their meeting to
be held on September 5th.
At the meeting held last week, the
idea was to merely discuss the feas-
ibility of such change in the school
districts. Deputy School Superin-
tendent Burr was present to advise
and give wise counsel in the matter,
and he also, according to results, was
not posted on this phase of the
school law.
After hearing lengthy discussions
relative to the proposed change, the
commissioners decided to settle the
matter then and there, believing they
were acting in due accordance with
the law.
Notice of the proposed meeting to
consider change in the boundaries of
the Gardnerville school district is
being published and the matter will
come up for final decision at the
meeting to be held by the board of
county commissioners on September
eth
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1924-08-15
c. M. KRUMMES FOR
JUSTICE OF PEACE

In this issue will be found the an
nouncement of C. NJ. krummes, who
seeks election to the office of justice
of the peace of East Fork township.
In years past Mr.. Krummes served
as justice of the peace for five
terms and proved a most capable
and efficient official.
The contest for justice of the peace
will be decided at the primary cleo
ton to be held Tuesday, September
End, and if elected Mr.. Krummes
promises to give the same careful
attention to the office that marked
his past administration.
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1924-08-15

Thousands of wild ducks hatched
in Carson Valley last spring have
been destroyed by coyotes and
skunks, owing to the fact that
sloughs and ponds on the customary
breeding grounds went dry before
the little ducks were old enough to
fly. According to reports from those
in close touch with the situation,
thousands of the little ducks fell
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1924-08-15
GARDNERVILLE FAMILY
MOVES TO OAKLAND

Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Springmeyer,
accompanied by their son, Jeffry, left
Tuesday for Oakland, Cal, where the
former has taken position with the
Simplex Automobile Spring COM
pany, which is owned by Geo. Spring
meyer, Col. Miller and associates.
The company owns factory in
Oakland where the air springs are
manufactured and the business is
rapidly increasing and is a going
concern.
The many friends of Mr.. and Mrs.
Springmeyer in this community wish
them unbounded success and they
carry with them the best wishes of
the people of this section.
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1924-08-15
PARTY IN HONOR
OF MRS. READING

Mrs. Halvor Jacobsen was one of
the charming hostesses of the week
when she entertained a number of
friends Saturday afternoon in honor
of Mrs. William Reading of Yelling
ton.
Garden flowers added a pretty
touch to the rooms in which cards
were enjoyed for several hours. Prizes
were awarded Mrs. l.. NJ. Jacobsen
and Mrs. NJ. Hansen.
At five o'clock dainty refreshments
were served at attractively decorated
tables, and those present enjoyed the
hospitality of the hostess to the ut
most.
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1924-08-15
PARTY in HONOR
OF SPRINGMEYERS

Mrs. F. C. Springmeyer assisted
her daughters, Mrs. L. Felette and
Miss Audrey Springmeyer entertain
few friends Monday evening in
honor of Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Spring
meyer, who left Tuesday to make
their permanent home at Oakland,
Cal.
The evening was most enjoyably
spent playing cards and concluded
after refreshments were served at
midnight. Mr.. and Mrs. Springmeyer
were showered with best wishes for
continued happiness in their new To-
cation.
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1924-08-15
Sagehen Season Opens in
Nevada Tomorrow Morning

opens tomorrow morning and quite
number of local sportsmen are
making arrangements to go to the
Pine Nut mountains where a large
number of the game birds make their
habitation. However, hunters report
that their numbers are not as great
as some years ago, even though the
open season has been greatly reduc.
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1924-08-15
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FOR FIRE
LOSS QUICKLY MADE

Representative of the Nevada Fire
Insurance company arrived in Gard
nerville last Friday morning and
within a short time after their arriy-
al adjustment of the loss by fire at
the French hotel was made with sat
.sfaction to the owners of the build
ing. The Nelson & Luhrs barber
shop, in which furniture and equip
ment was damaged in a hurried re-
moval from the building, received
equitable remuneration for the dam
age done, although fire or water did
not reach that part of the building.
Work of rebuilding the upper story
of the French hotel started Monday
morning, Jensen and Dressed being IN
Charge of construction.
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1924-08-15
AUXILIARY POWER
PLANT is INSTALLED

Flow of the Carson river has stead
lily decreased during the past week
and at this time is at the lowest
stage ever known since irrigation
commenced in Carson Valley.
Because of this extreme shortage
it has been necessary to operate No.
3 plant at the Douglas Power station
with an internal combustion engine.
Through the installation of the aux
iliary power plant, the company is
now in position to care for patrons
in Carson Valley and Gardnerville,
served by the local plant.
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1924-08-15

honest, upright, fearless, courageous
American citizen, accepted the nomi-
nation as the Republican candidate
for president. He accepted with an
acknowledgement of the responsible
ties and obligations that it imposes
upon him, and when the cheering
throngs finally left Continental Hall
they carried with them the thought
that Calvin Coolidge will give to the
people of our land a government of
common sense and justice.
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1924-08-15
Thousands of Wild Ducks
Are Destroyed by Coyotes

easy prey to wild animals.
Hunters in this locality are not
looking forward to good shooting
when. the season opens on the 10th
of September. Wild ducks that
breed in this valley have migrated
to other localities because of the
lack of water here and their return
cannot be hoped for until winter
storms set in.
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1924-08-15

ed as protective measure for the
birds. A few flocks of sagehen are
reported in the vicinity of the VIM
.9rs mine and Others have been seen
n the vicinity of the Buckeye placer
ground.
1ne limit is ten tirds and the { zen
sea. on extends If m the 10Th to the
3.st of August.
The season for hunting sagehen
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1924-08-15
HUNTING LICENSES

Douglas county hunting licenses
can be secured at the following
stores in Gardnerville: Jensen COM
pany, Howard Bros, and Harris
Rroc
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1924-04-30

FOR Small house, two blocks
east of municipal building, 228 South
Adams St. Inquire of Mrs. Paul
Kamke, Lancaster, Wis. 11p1
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1924-04-30
WALTON LEAGUE

The u. S. Supreme court has denied
a writ of certiorari to the Crawford
county drainage district thus hating
for time further efforts to drain the
bottom lands Pending final decision
on the drainage proposal owners nave
barred all fishermen, trappers and ma
ture lovers.
Establish Another Trout Pond
Local Waltonians under direction
of Eugene Woodhouse have estab-
Iished a trout pond adjacent to the
lower Aupperle ice pond in Pigeon
hollow. A space leading from the
spring on the east side of the pond
has been scooped away for shout ~
feet square. A suitable pipe and gate
will act to carry the water away and
? to prevent the young trout from get
ting out into the pond. When they
each a suitable size they will be
taken out and placed in streams. The
state conservation commission is FUR
nishing Rainbows for the pond.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1924-04-30
BLAKES PRAIRIE

John O'Connor has returned from
the hospital in La Crosse after an eX-
tended illness.
John Hoffman and Tony Myer help
ed Andy Leiper moce Tuesday.
Mrs. Jennie Mayne has returned to
Chas. Moore's after completing year
of teaching at the Bowen school.
Visitors at the Ben Zenz home on
Sunday were George Noethes, John
Cummers, Oral Monroe and Jos. Fa-
gan.
Win Moores visited their son Don
at Cobb.
Mrs. Chas. Cook returned to New
London Friday after a two weeks Wis
it at the home of her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs Will Moore.
Mrs. Lloyd Pagan was at Peter Fa-
gans Friday.
Lucille Moore and Alveda Vesper-
man visited at the Will Moore home
Wednesday night.
A number from here attended the
Patch Grove high school play Friday
night.
Alverda Veeperman spent Sunday at
her home N lancaster
Edgar n was a Madison visitor
over the Ws~ ed.
Mrs. T. e~'or visited in Patch
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1924-04-30
GREEN FUNERAL HELD
Under MASONIC AUSPICES

Among the many friends and yisi-
tors to attend the funeral OF Willie
Green we're Rev. j. w. Best and Miss
Dorothy Pelkey. A delegation Of Mas
ons from Madison, of which he was
member. took charge of the remains
assisted by members from Dubuque
and widows Sons lodge of MilWau-
kee who laid the body away with a
very pleasing tribute of a Masonic
Madison people at the Green funer-
al were: ]. w. Brown, Louis Shep-
herd. T. e. Hines, Bob Green, Al
Henderson, Joe Gentry, VIM. Spears
and Geo. Buckner.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1924-04-30
COMING EVENTS

The Odd Fellows will celebrate the
1O6th anniversary of their foundation
Sunday, May 4. Members will meet
at hall at 10 a. m. and go to Methodist
church for divine services.
Miss Hall, a cookery expert of the
university extension, will give talk
on canning, ETC., with demonstration
at Congregational church at p. m.'
On May 8.
Food and candy sale Saturday, May
3. at Guggenheim building, by Amer
lean Legion Auxiliary. Sale starts at
1920 a. m. ILL
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1924-04-30

Notice for Administration and Notice to
Creditors.
State Of wisconsin, County Court, Grant
County-In Probate.
In re estate of Earl S. Walker deceased
Notice is hereby given, that at the special
term OF said court to be held on the 4th
Tuesday of May A. D.. 1924, at the court
house, in the city of Lancaster, county OF
Grant and state of Wisconsin, there Will
be heard and considered, the application OF
Ethel f. Walker for the appointment of an
administrator of the estate of Earl -
Walker, late of the town of North Lancas-
ter in said comfy deceased:
Notice is hereby further given, that at
the regular term of said court to be held at
said court house, the 1st Tuesday OF
September, A. d. 1924, there will be heard
considered and adjusted, all claims against
said Earl S. Walker, deceased;
And notice is hereby further given, that
all such claims for examination and allow
ance must be presented to said county
court at the court house in the city of Lam
caster in said county and state, on or pc
fore the 29th day of August, A. d" 1874
or be barred. 80
Dated April 90, 1924 Ilco
Bv the Court: M. Ethel Utt, Register in
Probate.
Brennan & Carthew, Attorneys.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1924-04-30
PURE MAPLE SYRUP

FOR SALE-8x12 woodshed, suitable
for garage. r. ]. Webb 11c2
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1924-04-30
LOVE STORY SUPREME
OPENS AT GRANTLAND

"Ashes of Vengeance" love story
supreme placed in the period of court
intrigue, sword play and romance sur
rounding the time of Henry Quatre in
France. will open at the Grantland on
Monday night next Norma Talmadge
and Conway Tearle with an eXcep-
tional cast will be screened in this
fine picture. The management was
fortunate in being able to secure a
picture of this class for the initial
cinema showing at the Grantland.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1924-04-30
YOUNG WOMEN, MEN
"EARN While You LEARN"

StenOgraphy, Bookkeeping, BUSINESS
Write for particulars how you can
earn board, room and tuition, and
secure permanent situations in Mil
ygaukee Chicago or Wisconsin.
Immense Benefits Greatest Adj
vsntages. Wonderful Success.
OnIy School of it's Kind in the U. S.
y HOFMANN'S
MILWAUKEE BUSINESS COLLEGE
219 Wells ST. Milwaukee, WIS
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1924-04-30
Emmanuel Episcopal Church.

Rev A. NJ Mclaughlin, Rector,
Friday-Evensong and choir prac-
tice. -.oo
Second Sunday after Easter-7:9O,
a M. Holy Communion. $3.50 church
school 10:30-Holy Communion and
sermon. Subject: Jesus and Peter
Judas and John.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1924-04-30
CARD OF THANKS

We desire to express our sincere
thanks for the many acts of kindness
and sympathy rendered us during the
illness and death of our beloved. we
also thank you for the floral offerings
John Wunderlin and children.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1924-04-30

after May in the Baptist church.
Miss Reiber will speak and Miss Muir
~ will have charge of all the song
services. These services will continue
for at least two weeks, everybody is
invited
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1924-04-30
CEMETERY DUES ARE NOW DUE

Hillside cemetery lot owners are
hereby notified that annual dues are
now due and payable to the treasurer,
Mrs. Matte Kinney, at Webb's shop.
A prompt remittance will be apprec,,
lated. Mrs. Matte Kinney, Treas cI
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1924-04-30
Notice for Administration and Notice to
Creditors.

Brennan & Carthew Attorneys.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1924-04-30
POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENT.

| take this means of announcing my can
didacy for the office of County Treasurer.
If elected 1 will the same care and
consideration in my conduct of the office
as in the past. Respectfully,
10p14 LINCOLN w. HOUNSELL'
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1924-04-30
Notice to Prove win and Notice to Cred

itOrS
State of wisconsin, County Court, Grant
County-In Probate.
In re estate of w. J. Welsh, deceased.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that at
the special term of said court to be held on
the 4th Tuesday of May A. D., 1924 at the
court house in the city of Lancaster,
county of Grant, and state of Wisconsin,
there will be heard and considered, the APP
plication of Kate Welsh Keller of Potosl,
in Grant county, Wis, to admit to probate
the last will and testament of w ]. Welsh,
late of the village of Potosi, in said county,
deceased, and for the appointment OF an
executor:
NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN,
that at the regular term of said court to
be held at said court house, on the hrst
Tuesday of September, A. D., 1924, there
will be heard considered and adjusted all
claims against said w. J. Welsh deceased:
AND NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER
GIVEN that all such claims for eXamina-
ton and allowance must be presented TO
said county court at the court house IN the
city of Lancaster in said county and state,
on or before the goth day of August, A.
D., 1924, be baird.
Dated April %, 1924. llco
BY the Court: M. Ethel UT, Register IN
Probate
Brennan & Carthew Attorneys.