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Richmond planet., 1927-12-03
AN INTERESTING STORY

There is an interesting story COR
nected with this case. No one saw
him ao' 'paNy commit the crime. The
most damaging witness against him
was James Martin GodwA, an. 1S-
year-old cCtored youth. In order to
prevent lNnching in Isle of Wight
County or elsewhere, Sheriff W. H.
Chapman with the coAoperatitn of
Commonwealth Attorney George
p. Whitley removed Winnegan- to
the Portsmouth, Va. jail. From
there he was landed in the Peters
burg jaii. The report that a mob of
thousand men were enroute to
lynch him in Petersburg, caused his
removal to Richmond.
Richmond planet., 1927-12-03

You get worried sometimes. Your
mind should be taken of your trou-
bles. That's why so many people
attend the Mosque Theatre. It's
only 25 cents.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1927-09-10
SENDS GREAT TOOTH
TO PEABODY MUSEUM

Mr.. ]. T. McWilliams yesterday
sent by express to Peabody Mu-
scum, Yale University, New Hav-
en-, Conn, a well nigh perfectly
preserved tooth of some prehis-
toric monster which left his bones
in the claybanks of one of the
early geological ages.
The tooth was found with an
other similar to it several months
ago, several miles from Vegas. II
has a grinding face of perhaps
four by nine inches and weighs
several pounds.
Mr.. McWilliams is forwarding
the valuable specimen at request
of Prof. Z. R. Longwell, of the
United States Geological Survey,
who spent several months in this
section in 1924 and secured then
some fine specimens OF prehistoric
remains. The big tooth placed in
the display cases of the museum
will add to the knowledge of scien-
lists who study the life of geo.
logic periods and at the same
time inform hundreds OF visitors
that there is such a place as Las
Vegas. Nevada.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1927-09-10
ROTARY DRILL IS
TESTING FOR PLACER
Ira MacFarIand Superintend-
ing Work at Beatty. Drill
Now Down SO Feet in
Good Values.

Ira MacFarland of Indian
Springs, who is experimenting
the drilling operations Initiated by
Mr.. o. c. Braekney to test placer
ground at Beatty, was in Vegas
yesterday.
Mr.. MacFarland reports that
the Ingersoll-Rand rotary core
drill is working nicely and is now
down 38 feet. The material is
sampled as the drill goes down
with the result that good values
in placer gold have been found
from the grass roots down.
1t is proposed TO make numer-
Gus tests 10 the depth of 100 feet
if bed rock is not struck at lesser
depth. The promoters, of the en-
terprise are convinced that rich
deposits Of placer gold will be
found on bed rock. The limit of
depth for dredging operations is
about 80 feet and it is proposed
to install a dredge for working
the placer if found practical.
Considerable excitement was
caused by the discovery of placer
gold at Beatty several months ago,
and Mr.. Brackney and associates
have procured the drilling rig for
the purpose of proving the pcssi-
bilities of the ground
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1927-09-10
COMMERCE CHAMBER
IS GETTING BUSY
Attendance Improves Follow
ing Vacations. - Several
important Subjects Have
Received Consideration.

The improved attendance at the
regular meeting of the Chamber
of Commerce Tuesday noon indi-
Gates that the Chamber will soon
be working again at high speed on
the many matters of interest which
are before 1t.
Those present at the meeting
were:
President Roy w. Martin, Sec
retary S. r. Whitehead, K. o.
Knudson, Robert Griffith, j. T.
Walters, E. A. Ferron, o. X. Ad-
cock. w. E. Ferron. E. G. McGriff,
w. s. Park, o. A. Kimball, w. E.
Hawkins, Judge G. D. Breeze, A.
w. Ham and Harry Blanding.
The matter of the Clark County
exhibit at the Reno Exposition
was was discussed informally. The
opinion was expressed by several
that the entire county had re-
ceived benefit from the enter
prise. Mr.. Hawkins, chairman of
the committee, stated that the cost
of the Clark County exhibit was
less than one-half that of any
other county in the state and that
it had attracted as much atten-
ticn as any.
President Martin discuss d
briefly the Richmond Hotel enter
prise and stated that it is his
firm conviction that it is progress
ing in a very satisfactory man.
ner and that construction will be
under way at an early date.
There was some discdss!"l If
the water situation especially with
reference TO the work of the Las
Vegas Land & Water Company in
.aying mains and supplying West
| side Tne chairman of the cCc-
mittee, M. c. d. Baker, being alb
sent, President Martin announced
that the committee would be con-
tinued until its final report.
Secretary Whitehead brought up
the matter of the disposition of
the pictures which were in the
Clark County exhibit at Reno. He
stated that they could be display
ed 20 excellent advantage under
the Second street arcade of the
Park Building. DR.. VIM. s. Park.
owner of the building, stated that
he would have no objection to the
use of that space If proper ar
rangements. were made and favor
ed the idea Robert Griffith sug-
gested that the entrance to the
Majestic Theatre would also be
an excellent place to show the
pictures.
The ciry paving program came
up for discussion. DR.. Park re-
ported that the City Planning
Commission has the matter under
consideration and would make a
report at an early date. He ex-
pressed the opinion that the pro-
gram should be begun this sea-
SON.
President Martin and c. P.
Squires reported briefly on the
Denver, Colorado River Conferen-
ce. Both expressed the opinion
that an agreement between the
states would be reached and that
Boulder Canyon legislation would
be passed at the next session Of
Congress.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1927-09-10
JUDGE ORR APPOINTED
TO BAR ASSN. COUNCIL

Senator A. l.. Scott of Phoebe,
was elected chairman of the gen.
eral council of the American Bar
Association for Nevada at the
meeting of the organization in
Buffalo last week. H. w. Huskey
of Reno, was named vice chair
man and the following Nevada
lawyers were placed on the coun-
Gil, Judge Frank H. Norcross of
Reno, A. L. Haight OF Fallon,
Judge Thomas F. Moran of Reno
and Judge w. E. Orr of Las Vegas.
E. w. Cheney of Reno was
named chairman of the Nevada
commissioners ON uniform laws.
Cheney, Scott and Huskey were
the delegates to the meeting from
the Nevada Bar Association and
were all present.
Scott, Cheney and Huskey, by
appointment of the governor are
the Nevada commissioners on uni
form laws named to act with the
representative of other states
through the American Bar Asso-
citation.
Scott was made a member Of
two committees of the association
Legislative and uniform acts for
compaets and agreements between
states. Huskey was named a
member of the committee on ap-
pointments and attendance by COM
missioners and Cheney is on a
committee to consider the uniform
ity OF judicial decissions.-Reno
Evening Gazette.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1927-09-10
PIKE 3 CRAG|N WILL
BUILD NEW THEATRE
Granada" Is Name of Hand
some New Show House,
Construction of Which Will
Begin About Oct. Is.

Pike & Cragin, for years past
owners of the Majestic Theatre
in this city, have announced that
work will begin on the construc-
ton of a handsome, new and mod
ern Theatre about October Is,
next.
The new Granada" as they
have named it, will be located on
Fremont street between Third and
Fourth, beginning rs feet from
the corner of Third, just beyond
the site of the. present Airdome.
Owing to an enlargement of their
plans the first draft of the plans
has been discarded causing little
delay, but the owners are conf
dent that the new plans will be
ready by October l, and that con-
struction will begin October Is,
or very shortly thereafter.
The building will front so feet
on Fremont street and will be 1870
feet deep and two stories high.
The front part of the second story
not required by the theatre audi
torium will contain offices.
On the ground floor will be two
store rooms in addition to a COM
modious yheatre lobby.
The front elevation will he
handsome in design, probably with
an arcade on Fremont street. The
construction will be of brick.
The auditorium will contain
standard stage with all necessary
scenery and equipment for vaude-
vile and the legitimate drama.
Cragln & Pike are hoping to make
arrangements for regular offer
ings of vaudeville on certain
nights Of each week in addition
to their motion picture features.
The thea;ere will have no gal
lery, but will provide 800 COM
Portable, handsomely upholstered
seats on the main floor There
will be so loge seats, each a lux
uriously upholstered arm caair.
A fine pipe organ Will be a big
feature of the Granada" and will
provide music which will add
greatly 10 the pleasure o. all per-
formaGces
For the summer comfort OF
their patrons an adequate cooling
system Is provided.
The cost of the new theatre
will excel $4,000.
For several years Cragin & Pike
have contemplated this new
theatre enterprise, but have never
before decided that the time for
it was ripe The present announce
ment is authentic, and it may be
taken as a fact that the enter
prise will be pushed to completion
lust as fast as possible.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1927-09-10
& CARRY NOW
IN NEW QUARTERS
Handsome New De k IN
Building Occupied Thurs
day. Structure SpeIndidly
Built and Finely Equipped.

The hansdome new Delkin build
ing on Fremont street between
Second and Third was occupied
for the first time Thursday. when
the Cash & Carry Grocery moved
into its new quarters.
he new building is splendidly
constructed and finely finished. It
is finely equipped In all respects.
The quarters Of the Cash &
Carry Grocery owned by Mr.. and
Mrs. A C. Delkin, contaio every
possible convenience for the
patrons. The refrigerating plant
is unusually complete and Of
ample capacity. All the fixtures
and furnishings are finely finish
ed and in, excellent taste.
The easterly store room has
been especially arranged for the
jewelry store of Mrs. A. C. Delkin
and will De occupied by her in a
short time.
hTe entire building is steam
heated and the upstairs offices
have bots hot and cold water.
The exterior OF the building is
handsome in design, well finished
and substantial in construction.
Las Vegas may well be proud
of this addition to its business
blorks.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1927-09-10
ROTARY CLUB ENJOYS
PSYCHOLOGY TALK

The regular meeting of Las
Vegas Rotary Club, held Thursday
noon at the Union Pacific dining
room, was attended by almost the
entire membership, indication that
time is over.
President Fred Hesse announced
that the program on September
Is would be In charge of Nal Ri
ley and on September %, of Wal
ter Bracken.
Guests OF the Club were Judge
C. d. Breeze, Mr.. Bateman of Los
Angeles, and DIR. Maurice Kor-
5het.
James eastman, program chair
man Of the day, introduced DR..
Korshet, WHO spoke on Psychology
as applied to the everyday busi-
ness of life. He showed that psy-
chology, although but little under
stood by the average man. is the
element of all success, and that
every business man uses it con-
stantly, even though he does not
understand it. "Behaviorism" he
gave as a more readily under
standaIble term for psychology, and
he gave an interesting classified
tion Of the various kinds of be
haviOrism as the/ business man
consciously or unconsciously ap-
plies it.
DIR. Korshet's address was full
OF thought and was greatly appre-
ciated by the club.
Judge c. d. Breeze was next
introduced. He expressed his
pleasure at being present and com.
plimented the Rotarians on the
great work they are doing in the
community.
President Fred announced that
Secretary Penn and himself would
both be absent next weey in at
tendance at the district conference
OF Rotary executives.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1927-09-10
SUIT BROUGHT TO
RECOVER WAGES

Suit was filed in the district
court uesday by William Emit
wistle against the Eldorao Can
yon Development Company, a cor.
poration holding several mining
claims in the Eldorado Mining
district.
Entwistle, who holds $500 sha6es
of the companys stock, alleges
that the company owes him $2400
for labor performed by him as a
watchman. He also asks that he
be repaid $500 which he spent
making trips to Los Angeles on
business of the company.
He was discharged by the COM
pany on August and received no
wages.
r. H. Cabell of Searchlight is
the attorney for the plaintiff.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1927-09-10
DIVORCES GRANTED

MIRANDA: Cuca from Joe,
granted September 3. 1927. Har-
ley A Harmon was the attorney
for the plaintiff.
SHERER: William w. from
Lydia E., granted September T..
A. A. Hinman, represented the
plaintiff
TYSON: Richard Chas. from
Edna Christeen. Decree granted
September 6. Stevens and Hend-
erson represented the plaintiff.
HUDSON: Lucille from Rey-
nolds F. Decree granted Septem-
Iber 8, A. W. Ham representing
the plaintiff
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1927-09-10

The automobile has been
wonderful factor in the growth of
Denver. With the advent of good
roads throughout the middle west.
tourists in vast numbers come to
Colorado every summer to enjoy
the GOODNESS of the high attitudes
and to enjoy the wonderful noun
tain drives for which Colorado is
Justly famous. Thousands from
Kansas. Nebraska, Iowa. Missouri,
Oklahoma, Arkansas, Texas, Mis-
sissippi and Louisiana make of
the Colorado cities and mountains
their summer play ground, and
the state profits nightly.
One soon senses the spirit of a
people, or the lack of it. Denver
has spirit as one can readily see
at only a casual glance. It's wond-
erfuI state capitol. civic center.
park system and public improve
ments of every nature show that.
There was no particular reason
why a great city of 325. 900 people
should be built at that particular
place. Denver might have been
located anywhere within several
hundred miles it seems of the
place where il is. But the spirit
of those who nurtured the little
settlement in its infancy. who de-
termined to push it forward and
worked with faith and vision for
its future, built Denver just where
and as ii is. Tbs same spirit will
continue 10 advance it.
All of which reminds us again
OF Las Vegas-we may make of
1t what we will II we develop and
keep the spirit of advancement
which our people have so far
shown,
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1927-09-10
DINGES VS.. BOYER
SUIT DRAGS LONG

The suit of Grace NJ. Dinges,
Los Ang 9les school teacher, VS..
C. c. Boyer, in which PLAINTIFF is
seeking to recover $1,000 alleged
to have been spent for a trosseau.
and $4,000 damages for breach of
a promise of marriage alleged to
have been made five years ago,
is on trial this week in the dis
trict coust.
Stevens & Henderson are ap-
pearing for Mr.. Boyer and A. A.
H;nman for plaintiff.
The jury FINALLY chosen to hear
the case consists of the following:
Kate Santongue, S. C. Taylor,
Sylvester Nay, Lawrence Bates,
Alma Tompkins, Myrtle Codd,
Gilbert Heffner, B. Frank Boggs,
w. W. Davis, E. A. Beckett, Pearl
Ridgeway and Ida Grossman Har-
ris.
Reading of some SO letters and
kilograms. the result of a friendly
correspondence extending over
several years dragged until nearly
noon yesterday.
The plaintiff took the stand
shortly before noon yesterday.
She will probably finish her direct
testimony today, after which she
will be cross-examined by defend
ants attorneys.
The case, ii apears, will drag
into next week when Mr.. Boyer
and other witnesses in his behalf
WI take the stand.
Following the conclusion of the
Dinges VS.. Boyer case. the trial
of o. A. Hogsett, charged with
fraud in a real estate transaction,
will be called.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1927-09-10
FORMER LAS VEGAS
RESIDENT KILLED

Happy" Oberfeldt, as he was
Familiarity called by his Las We
gas friends, was killed in an acci-
dent in Chicago August Is. The
news was brought to this city in
a letter written by Mrs. Oberfeldt
to her friend Mrs. Lawrence. No
details were given.
Mr.. Oberfeldt was the owner of
mining properties near the old
Johnny mine. He also had valu-
able holdings in Chicago.
Mr.. and Mrs. Oberfeldt left We
gas about six months ago, going
first to Oakland, Cal, and then
to their former home in Chicago.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1927-09-10
THERE WAS NO MYSTERY
MRS. BARDA STATES

Mrs. Jose Barda. who arrived
Tuesday with her children after
a vacation spent in Los Angeles,
was much distressed because OF
reports shat she had disappeared
following receipt of money sent
her by her husband and msinua-
tions that she had eloped with
another man.
Mrs. BArda states that there is
no basis whatever for the reports
and that she delayed hsr depart
ure from Los Angeles one day
more than she had expected be-
cause of the Labor Day celebra-
tion.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1927-09-10
GOODSPRINGS SHOWS
INCREASED ACTIVITY
Great Plant of Argentena
Nearly Completed. Yellow
Pine Mill Resumes Opera
tions Soon.


Many of our people fail to real
i2e The activity wlish Il ~pparent
in every line in the Yellow Pine
Mining District about Goodsprings.
For some months past there has
been a constantly growing interest
in develo opments there and at
present over two hundred men
are employed on the various
properties.
The Argentena Consolidated
Mining CCLSIny has been one OF
the most active properties. For
approximately Is months they have
been carrying on 4 campaign of
mine development, building and
equipping.
They have accomplished more
than three thousand feet of under
ground development and have
many thousands of tons of ore
ready for treatment
The mill, which when fully COM
pIeted will have a capacitr of 500
tons per day, will be ready to be
gin operations in about two weeks.
The tramway, electrical power
plant, buildings and every feature
Of the equipment have been plan
ned and installed by Geo. A.
Tweedy, managing engineer, and
Fred B. Piehl, resident superin-
tendent, and are of the very best.
There is every reason to believe
that in the Argentena, Clark
county gives to Nevada another
great producer of wealth. Harry
Lee Martin of Los Angeles, is
president of the company.
Jess Knight, who recently p1r-
chased the entire remaining Inter
ests of Mrs. Jane Frost Fayle in
Goodsprings, including the store
and hotel, is enthusiastic over the
present outlook of the camp. Mr..
knight has eong been one of the
leading spirits of the Yellow Pine
District, and is now prepared to
take a more leading part in it's
development than ever before.
The Yellow Pine Mining Com
pany, which has already paid
SO, ,45O, 900 IN dividends, is shipping
ore regularly. The mine has ac-
cumulated a considerable tonnage
of ore which requires concentra-
ton. The big mill at Goodsprings
is being remodeled and fitted with
concentrating tables and machin-
cry. 1t is expected to be ready
for operation again in about two
weeks.
The Yellow Pine Mine has been
a steady producer for many years
but recently discovered ore bodies
indicate that it's future production
will exceed that of the past. In
the opinion Of those who are best
acquainted with the property, the
Yellow Pine is greater mine
today than ever before.
Mrs Mildred Hardy has taken
charge of the Goodsprings Hotel.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clifford of Las
Vegas, have taken charge of the
dining room at the Argentena.
The Goodsprings school, with
Miss Hollingshead as principal.
started this week.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1927-09-10
BOB OONNELLY
BREAKS AN ARM

Bob Donnelly on Wednesday fell
and broke one of the bones Of his
arm just above the wrist. The
break was set by DS< F. r. Mil
dren and Bo bexpects soon to be
as good as new.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1927-09-10
MARRIAGE LICENSES

The following were issued IL
censes to marry by County Clerk
Scott during the week.
8. J. Fissell. %, of Barstow. to
Louise Harley. 22. of San Bernard
ino.
Arthur f. j. Karigan, At, to
Vera Moody, 80, both of st.
George, Utah.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1927-09-10
TOURISTS COTTAGES

]. F. Henry is building two neat
little cottages for the aceommO-
dation of automobile tourists on
the lot occupied by his service
station, Third and Fremont streets
He expects to build several more,
probably half a dozen in ALL
The cottages will he a great
convenience to travellers who wish
to stop over night, especially in
the winter months when it is too
cold to camp out of doors in
comfort.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1927-09-10

A. e. Lewis Of the West End
Chemical Company. came IN to
the Las Vegas Hospital Wednes-
day suffering from an infection Of
the face. He is improving rapidly.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1927-09-10

Mr. and Mrs. w. R. Bracken
arrived home from Los Angeles
Wednesday morning.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1927-09-10
HIGH SCHOOL SHOWS
REGULAR INCREASE
Thirty-nine Teachers and
813 Pupils Report Opening
Week. School Work Well
Under Way.

As usual the opening enrolment
in the Las Vegas schools showed
a slight increase over that of last
year, there having been S13 pupils
on the register OF these the high
school claims 143; the elementary
chool GIT and the kindergarten
SO.
The active duties in all depart
ments began promptly on Tuesday
the opening day.
In the high school work is in
terfered with to some extent by
the noise of work on the addition
to the building, but Miss Frazier,
the principal states that they will
go on happily and not suffer any
serious detriment. from that
source.
The new additions will be COM
pleted in about 60 days, according
to the contractor, and Miss Frazier
hopes that they will be able to
occupy the new portions about
Thanksgiving time.
In this connection it is of inter
est to know that members of the
faculty and their pupils will save
the school board a substantial sum
by providing part of the efuip-
ment. Mr. Bell of the manual arts
department, with his class, will
construct the scenery and other
equipment for the stage and Mr.
Rowe of the art department with
his class will do the scenery
painting. Mr.. Bell and his class
are also making the drawing
boards for the art department and
will build the draughting tables
for the draughting classes. This
will be done in the regular course
OF instruction and will result in a
saving of several hundred dollars.
Coach Butcher has entered with
enthusiasm into the athletics of
the school and has already "a
young nuskies competing for
places on the team. 1t is believed
that there is material available
for an excellent eleven.
One Improvement of which the
school is proud is the new library
room. This is the first time in
the history Of the school that
there was a real library room
with q secluded place for study
and reading.
The high school faculty have
divided among themselves the ex-
tra-curric1llar work as follows:
Miss Akin ..-........Senior Advisor
Mr. Barr ..-.-........ .............. Auditor
Mr.. Bell Manager Ticket Sales
Mr.. Brinley Freshman Advisor
Mr.. Athletics for Boys
Mrs. DObesh. Sophomore Advisor
Miss Doyle .........-Junior Advisor
Miss Drom....Athletics for Girls
Miss Ha1neS--...-..-.-..-..-..-.
Bank, Assistant Ticket Sales
Mr. Newton. Desert Breeze, Annual
MIR. Rowe e........................... Orchestra
Miss Scott .....-...................Li Library
MiSs Suires ......-.............-......4De Debate