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The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1924-12-26

SHAKES VALLEY
Residents Here are Awakened
From Early Morning Slum-
bers by Violent Quake

Early Sunday morning many peo-
pie of this community were suddenly
awakened by what they believed was
a heavy gust of wind that made build
ings shake and windows rattle. Later
Investigations, however, proved that
it was an earthquake and not the
wind that shook buildings severely.
F. Schacht reports that he felt the
earthquake distinctly at twenty min
utes to six Sunday morning. His son
August is also certain that he felt
quake about two o'clock the same
morning. Guests having rooms on the
third floor of the Minden Inn also re-
port that they felt the earthquake IS
do others residing in various locali-
ties of this community. The quake.
while of short duration, was quite So
we're, awakening some from deep
slumber.
Adjacent communities have report
ed feeling the earthquake and it was
evidently a general disturbance IN
this section of the state.
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1924-12-26
GAS TAX IS
SMALL item
Thirty-Five States Have Now
Adopted This Method Of
Taxation for Highways

The average license fee per mile
of motorists in this country Is one
fifth of cent, and the gasoline taxes
paid amount to one twenty-fifth Of q
cent, or an average for both Of one-
quarter of a cent per mile, according
to the bureau of public roads of the
United States department Of agricul-
ture. That is what the fees paid In
year amount to when divided by
5000, which is believed to be the av-
erage motorists annual mileage.
The motorist or truck driver is as
he pays, since the receipts are very
largely devoted to road construction
and maintenance. In 1922, 81 per
cent of the motor vehicle license rev.
enues and So per cent of the gasoline
taxes were turnd over to the state
highway departments for expenditure
under their supervision, and consid-
cradle portion of the remainder was
expended by the counties for road
purposes.
Consideration of the gasoline tax Is
of special interest to the motor ve-
hicle world. Thirty-five states now
have this form of tax, the rates rang
ing from one to three cents, with the
exception Of one state, which has O
four-cent tax. A one-cent gasoline
tax increases the cost of operating
the average vehicle by less than q
tenth of cent per mile. On q trip
from Washington to Philadelphia the
tax would amount to ten cents. The
trip over the Lincoln highway from
New York to San Francisco would be
taxed $3.50.
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1924-12-26
GOLD OUTPUT
IS CLIMBING

Gold production in the state of Ne
vada increased nearly a million dol.
lars last year, according to the reports
that have been given out by the direc-
tor of the United States mint.
The largest increase in the yellow
metal production was featured by the
state of Arizona, with $4,000, 900 while
Utah showed an increase of over one
million. California fell far behind and
her production of gold was over a
million dollars less than in former
years, with Alaska crowding the coast
state closely with diminishing produc-
ton.
According to the report of the mint
director, the government is loser on
account of silver purchases under the
Pittman act. His reports regarding
the silver situation says in part:
Silver purchases in the year amount
ed to $17,613,549, of which more than
100000 ounces were bought under
the Pittman act at 81 per ounce. The
remainder was purchased at an aver
age of so cents an ounce, the market
price. The loss to the government by
purchases under the Pittman act was
approximately $5,616,000.
During the first half of the fiscal
year the demand for small coins
quarters, dimes, nickels and cents-in
the territory served by the Philadel-
phia mint was such that the stocks
of those coins were exhausted, and 1t
was necessary to operate the Phila-
delphia mint on 24-hour basis" Mr..
Grant declared.
"As result of the demand for small
coins, the total number of pieces (262,-
178,000) of domestic coin made during
the fiscal year just closed exceeded the
combined totals for two preceding fis.
cal years, when the mints were princi-
pally occupied in replacing the silver
dollars sold under the Pittman act
and in adding to the stock of small
coins.
Foreign coin was manufactured
only at Philadelphia mint, the total
number of pieces being 9,632, 1885, of
which 4,482,196 silver 1-sol pieces
were made for Peru, 4,450, 900 silver
pieces for Venzuela and zoo, 900 bronze
pieces for Nicaragua"
The total number of pieces executed
during the fiscal year-foreign and
domestic-was 271 ,810,276 which COM
pares with 1856, 5000 during the pri-
or fiscal year"
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1924-12-26
MARRIED FOR
FORTY YEARS
MIR. and Mrs. A. Y. Werner
Celebrate Wedding Anni-
versary at Gardnerville

Mr.. and Mrs. A. Y. Werner, we'll
known in this community, celebrated
their fortieth wedding anniversary at
their Gardnerville home Sunday af-
ternoon by giving a dinner at which
members of their family and relatives
were invited guests.
1t is indeed gratifying to record in
these columns that this respected and
esteemed couple has travelled down
tury in happily welded bliss. Forty
life's pathway for nearly half CEN
years is long time in reckoning hu-
man life; and exceptionally long pc
riod of married life, and to Mr.. and
Mrs. Werner the Record Courier takes
great pleasure in extending congratu-
lations and with their many friends
in this community, hope that they
may live to see many, many more
years of contentment and happiness.
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1924-12-26
Times
ARE COMING

"The end of long, hard dig for
stockmen and sheepmen has come"
in the opinion of George Wingfield,
Nevada financier, who was in Winnie
mucca last week attending a monthly
meeting of the directors of the First
National bank, of which he is presi-
dent, says the Humboldt Star.
Livestock producers of Humboldt
county and Nevada are in the best
condition they have been in years, the
capitalist said, and with a favorable
winter should experience several years
of prosperity.
Reports that the number of cattle
being held throughout the nation dur
ing the present winter has decreased
mean that rising market for the
stock can be expected.
A shortage of wool, both in the
United States and Australia will work
to keep the wool price at its present
high level and buyers are seeking any,
thing in that line which they can get,
early delivery to the mills especially
being sought, Mr.. Wingfield added.
Cattlemen who have been battling
against adverse conditions for years
now find themselves on the brink of
most favorable period, he said.
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1924-12-26
Christmas Entertainments
Proue Delightful Affairs

The spirit of Christmas has envel-
oped this community in splendid ira
dition during the past week and
through the activity of school princi-
pals and teachers, the little folks have
been the star actors in numerous Yul-
etide entertainments and programs.
MINDEN PROGRAM
WELL ATTENDED
Last Friday night the Carson Val
ley Improvement club hall at Minden
was packed by people from every part
of the Valley to witness the play
staged by the pupils of the Minden
grammar school. They were sugges-
tive of Christmas and the kindly acts
of Old Santa Claus. Delightful drills,
glittering costumes and sweet songs
and stories by the children was heart
lily enjoyed by the big crowd and the
youthful performers received fitting
applause.
Following the entertainment ladies'
of the Minden Fortnightly club, under
whose auspices the entertainment was
held, sold homemade candy to swell
the fund to be used for improving the
school grounds, after which social
dance was given.
ENTERTAINMENT HERE
SPLENDID SUCCESS
Saturday night Douglas high school
by people of the community to wit
ness the Christmas entertainment CIV
en- by the Gardnerville grammar
school children. The play kris Krin-
giles Minstrels" was cleverly staged
by the little ones and was heartily en-
joyed by all. Just enough comedy
bubbled out to make the play exceed
ingly entertaining.
The Christmas tree drill or folk
dance by the dainty wee tots of the
lower grades was delightful to say the
least and brought to memory what a
dull old world this would be were it
not for the children, who evidently Sc
cured as much enjoyment in taking
part in the program as did the grown
ups in witnessing the pleasing num-
bers.
"Girls Not Allowed" staged by four
girls and four boys of the seventh
and eighth grades was the final num-
Der on the program and in every way
measured up to the high standard of
the entire program.
Fern Elges furnished music for the
drills and songs and much of the sue
cess of the program was a reflection
of her painstaking interest in the chill
dren.
The proceeds of the entertainment,
amounting to little over $4,000 will
be applied to the purchase of a piano
for the school.
LEGION BOYS GIVE
CHRISTMAS PARTY
Monday evening the Legion boys
were hosts at a Christmas party for
the children of this community and
the Masonic hall was taxed to its ut
most capacity to provide for the frol-
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1924-12-26
DEATH CLAIMS
HARVEY COLE
Was Among the First to Set
tie i Nevada; Burial Takes
Place at Woodfords


James Harvey Cole, pioneer resi-
dent of Alpine county died at Mark
leeville last Friday at the age of 92
years, eight months and 25 days. The
aged gentleman had been in poor
health for the past several months
and during his illness was tenderly
cared for by the kind people of Mark
leeville who had held this venerable
citizen in highest esteem.
He was born in Woodford county.
Kentucky. February %. 1892. While
very young man he moved to the
frontier of the Missouri and at the
age of eighteen Joined an emigrant
train bound for the gold fields of Cal
ifornia. In the slow Journey through
wilderness the train met with the MS
ual hardships and trying experiences
of the pioneers that braved the dan
gers in crossing the plains. Reaching
Fort Churchill, with several Others
sought release from their contract
with the train which was granted and
cast his lot in the Nevada territory.
then a part of Utah. He was active
in the Piute war and volunteered his
services to Governor Nye in a mission
to recover the body of General Orms-
by, who had been killed by the Indians
and his troops practically annihilated
With two comrades Mr.. Cole spent
days searching for the body and fin
ally they were rewarded by the re-
covery of the body.
Afr leaving the vicinity of Car
son City, he moved to Alpine county
which was then experiencing a min
ing boom. Late in the COS he return
ed to Nevada and took charge of a
camel train that was used to carry
salt, soda and borax from the salt
marshes of this state to points of
ready transportation. About this time
money was plentiful with Mr.. Cole
and he purchased farm property for
relatives in the middle west. He
helped friends and because of his qen-
erosity, he in the prime of life. when
old age came he found himself limited
in worldly goods. Only last year the
kindly people of Markleeville arrang-
ed to build him a new home. but he
would not listen to this, preferring to
spend his declining days in a cabin
which he had occupied for MANY
years. Neighbors ministered to him
in his illness and did everything in
their power to bring sunshine and
happiness / to the life of the aoed
pioneer.
1t is recorded that Harve Cole. on
one trip over the Sierras had Mark
Twain for his travelling COMPANION
and was an intimate acquaintance of
the beloved humorist. Mr.. Cole had
met reverses at Hangtown and de-
cded to return to Nevada. Meeting
Twain who was also headed for Ne
vada the two men hoofed in over tbe
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1924-12-26
JACK MERELLA
DIES SUDDENLY
Body of Lake Tahoe Resident
Taken to Placerville Over
Snowblocked Road

Jack Merella, we'll known through
out this section, died at Meyers sta
tion, Lake Tahoe, Sunday from heart
trouble. Death came suddenly, he
having not been i'll and had made no
complaints of not feeling WELL De-
ceased had been employed by Cello
Brothers for a great many years, and
only recently decided to remain at
Lake Tahoe during the winter as
caretaker of the Cello properties.
The body was taken to Placerville
for burial and residents of that Sec
ton who assisted in taking the re-
mains over the snow, reached Phillips
station, short distance beyond the
second summit, after fighting their
way through the snow all day Mon
day. From that point the trip to
Placerville was not so difficult.
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1924-12-26

A MERRY CHRISTMAS

q this happy season when we celebrate the
birthday of Him who taught that it was more
blessed to give than receive; when mems hearts
are warmed by kindly thoughts and deeds, and
when we gather about the hearth stone to draw
tighter the ties of friendship and blood, the Rec
ord-C finds great pleasure in wishing you
Christmas of JOY and happiness and bright
vision of the New Year
The Record Courier has endeavored to serve
the people of this community during the year
now passing and feels that whatever measure of
success it has experienced has been due to the
loyal support of its patrons
The Record-C Courier is ambitious to serve this
community in the widest possible scope during
the New Year and earnestly desire to merit the
confidence that has been accorded this printing
establishment
For seventeen years the Record Courier has
been under the present management and we
have shared in the general prosperity that has
blessed this community throughout this time.
We are grateful to the people of Douglas county
and surrounding territory for their liberal sup
port and hope for a continuance of these ex-
tremely pleasant relations
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1924-12-26
CAPITAL CITY BANK
OFFICERS ELECTED

A. C. Trieloff of Reno was elected
president of the recently Incorporated
Capital City bank, the proposed new
Carson City banking institution, at a
meeting of the board of directors last
Saturday afternoon. Harry H. Schee-
line Of Reno was chosen vice presi-
dent and C. A. Austin of Carson City
was selected as cashier.
The board of directors consists of
Trieloff, Seheeline, George Hussman
of Gardnerville and p. M. Grow and
V. E. Maher of Carson City.-Carson
Appeal.
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1924-12-26
WINNEMUCCA'S SLOT
MACHINES ROBBED

A new species of bandit put in an
appearance at Winnemucca and prob
ably cleaned up 5000 on several slot
machines about town by inserting
brass slugs. There are about 20 ma
chimes in hotels and stores and the
cleanup was discovered when the ma
chimes started giving up brass slugs
instead of quarters and half dollars.
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1924-12-26
NEW YEARS DANCE
AT THE MINDEN INN

The annual New Years dance at
the Minden Inn will be given Wednes-
day evening, December 31st, accord
ing to announcement made by Mr.. An
drews yesterday. Louie's orchestra of
Reno has been engaged and mid
night supper will be served in the
grill room.
The New Years dances at the Inn
have always been enjoyable affairs
and the coming event will be equally
enjoyable. You are invited to attend.
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1924-12-26
CREATION OF STATE
PARK CONTEMPLATED

Announcing that the creation of a
state park and recreation ground is
contemplated in the vicinity of the
Valley of Fire" in Clark county,
Governor James G. Scrugham seeks a
conference with Governor George p.
Hunt of Arizona with a view to es-
tablishing better highway facilities.
Near the valley of Fire." along the
Muddy river in the Virgin Valley, lies
Nevada's ancient city, where nation
ally known archaeologists are now
conducting extensive Investigations.
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1924-12-26
GOVERNMENT BUYS HORSES

Two carloads of horses, to be used
by the United States army will be Sc
lected from a bunch at the Reinhart
ranch near Winnemucca by DR.. H
Hordon, government veterinarian, he
announced at Winnemucca yesterday
on his return from visit to Fallon
DR.. Hordon inspected the stock
which is the double square brand, yes.
terday. They were delivered by F. H
Gorham, manager of the ranch.
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1924-12-26
TUBERCULIN TESTS
START THIS WEEK

Preparation toward carrying on the
annual test for tuberculosis in the
dairy herds of Churchill county are
well under way and testing will be
started this week. Tests run last year
showed but 1.02 per cent infection in
the 5000 cows. 1t is believed that this
will be brought down considerably
ed this past fall and winter from Cal
this year. Stock that has been import
ifornia had to submit to tests before
being admitted. Recent tests made in
Smith Valley showed a 100 per cent
score, as not a reactor was found in
the Valley.
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1924-12-26
SCHOOL POPULATION
SHOWS SMALL DECLINE

The report of w. J. Hunting, state
superintendent of public instruction,
for 1923-1924 recommends restoration
of the state fund for evening schools
to train illiterates, and system Of
loans for normal training students.
The report shows that there were
1882 census children in 1924 as COM
pared with 1908 in 1923.
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1924-12-26
WASHOE LAKE TO BE
STOCKED WITH FISH

A second shipment of crapple, a
famed food fish with which Washoe
Lake is to be stocked, is expected to
arrive ia Reno next week, according
to George |. James, Washoe county
iish and game warden. A number of
young crapple and perch were placed
IN the lake several weeks ago.
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1924-12-26
WOMAN SENTENCED
THIRTY-FIVE DAYS

Evelyn Arnold of Contact pleaded
guilty late Saturday to a charge of
violating the national prohibition act.
She was sentenced to serve thirty
five days in the Washoe county Jail
and was fined 5000.
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1924-12-26
CITY LADS DEVELOP
FASTER THAN FARM

The boy from the farm is a better
physical specimen than the city lad
when he first comes to college, but the
youth from the city makes the great
est progress in muscular development
under the University of Nevada s
physical education. j. E. Martie, head
of the physical education department,
gathers this theory from comparison
of strength tests given all men stu
dents when they enter the. university
and nj six monthhs intervals later.
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1924-12-26

licking youngsters and their more se-
date elders. A brilliantly lighted
Christmas tree was the big attraction
and when Santa arrived out of a real
snow storm, the kiddies were all re-
membered with gifts of candy, or
anges and tokens. The grand old man
shook hands with many of the tiny
tots, giving the youngsters a thrill
long to be remembered. He promised
that he would call at their homes on
Christmas eve and leave toys and
other gifts they so much desired.
The main hall at Masonic temple
was turned into play-room for the
hundred or more children and for sew
eral hours joy reigned supreme and
the laughter of the children echoed
throughout the building. Following
the arrival of Santa and the distribu-
ton OF gifts, long tables were set and
the youngsters were treated to ice
cream and cake by the legion boys.
While the children were enjoying
their part of the program Legion
members entertained their parents
and friends in the club rooms where
cards were played for several hours
and later refreshments were served.
Too much praise cannot be show
cred upon the members of Carson
Valley post of the American Legion
for the thoughtful and kindly interest
in providing such an enjoyable Christ
mas party for the children and adults
of this community. In order to give
the Legion members every aid in Civ
ing the Christmas party, the Masons
donated the use of their lodge and
club rooms while the Arendt Jensen
company installed a radio in the club
rooms.
METHODIST PROGRAM
TUESDAY NIGHT
On Tuesday evening children of the
Methodist Sunday school gave a
Christmas program at the church
which was largely attended. Songs
and recitations, telling of the birth of
Christ and all that is sweet and pure
OF the Savior, were pleasingly given
by the children. Near the altar a
beautifully illuminated and decorated
tree shed its Yuletide attractiveness
to the Christmas spirit that pervaded
the church. All of the children were
remembered with gifts and the enter
tainment was heartily enjoyed by all
in attendance.
YULE PROGRAM AT
LUTHERAN CHURCH
While this issue of the Record
Courier is dated Friday it was put to
press late Wednesday afternoon and
before the Christmas program of the
Lutheran church was given and for
that reason no account is here given.
1t is suffice to say, however, that that
program will be witnessed by big
crowd and that the various numbers
will be up to the high standard of
former Christmas programs given at
this church.
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1924-12-26
WHY?

If legislative reapportionment bill
is presented for consideration We
would suggest that this assembly dis
trict would be willing to give Alpine
county to some district that is short
few votes. Los Angeles is in re-
ceptive mood.-Placerville Democrat
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1924-12-26
ATTENTION

Don't forget that Papa Starke sells
three loaves of bread for twenty-five
cents.
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1924-12-26
For SALE

FOR SALE-A number of fine young
pigs. Apply to John Biaggi. Phone
I78,
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-11-04
Shades Valley Gets Rain
In 25-Foot Space Monday
But Birmingham Continues To Wish 1t Would.
Not Drop In Sight Yet

Some misguided little rain clouds, ev-
identity unaware that Birmingham was
out to hang up records other than for
building operations and furnace out
put, drifted lazily over Shades valley
Monday afternoon and was sufficient
ly slow in passing to leave a refresh
ing downfall in its wake.
Yes, it actually happened. The in
formation was telephoned to The Age
Herald by residents of the valley, who,
in order to convince themselves en-
tered the rain, felt it, saw it, and re-
joiced in it, but for Il short time only
and in a small space.
The happening was unique in many
ways, following as it does, the thirty
fifth dry day for the district, and falling
as it did, in space only 25 feet
square, it was declared. But it act
ually did rain Monday.
Many anxious inquiries have been
directed at weather officials during the
past few days of Birmingham's I'M
precedented dry spell, but there's moth
ing to report as yet except continued
warm and dry, according to e. G. Hor-
ton, head of the Fountain Heights
bureau.
How much longer Birmingham will
be compelled to go without rain, could