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Gardnerville Record, 1898-07-12

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will be the hardest (ought during the campaign. I admit this is a little early to trot eat possible political nags before the grand stand of inspection, but as I find that many people putin a great part or the day discussing political possibilites and I thought perhaps your readers would tol tolerate - erate tolerate a few squibs from me. Hoping to become better acquainted with your readers as I go, 1 am Yours truly, Finoses us. foliiTiis A Volunteer Company. The Project Generally Endorsed. The growth of Gardnervilte in the past few years has been both steady aud rapid, almost every improvement has beeu intro introduced - duced introduced to provide for the comfort and couvcuieuoo of the commuuity; nothing however has been done toward providing for tbesafety of life and property from fire. That this has not been dons is really sur surprising - prising surprising as the Gnrdncrville people are en enterprising, - terprising, enterprising, progressive, o|ien handed aud generous. The town is built almost cu cutirely - tirely cutirely of wooden buildings, covering an area of about one hundred aarcs. The project now under wsy is s begin begin- - - begin- sug in the right direction, snd which in time will result in *h« establishment of e permanent fire department for the town. The plan is to establish a Volunteer Com Company, - pany, Company, which will drill iu such a way as to never be taken by suprws, and always ready st a momenta notice to assume places previously usrigned each man,and by working »it h method and precision prove able to co[>e with the great destroy destroyer - er destroyer fire. The permissou to ring the Meth Methodist - odist Methodist Church tiell can no doubt be ob obtained - tained obtained and books, ladders, buckets etc. procured by raising a fund, though any means deemed advisable. This much aocomplished means may lie divised later oil for a more compre comprehensive - hensive comprehensive system, such ns a pipe line from the rivor, with fire plugs aud main all through the town. The following call for the organization of a Volun eer Company haslieeu circulated during the past week, i Volunteer Fire Company. Whareas the town of Gardnervilte is in great danger from fire aud in order to iuslitute a move movement - ment movement to obtain by systematio and united effort those implements suoh as hooks, lad, dent, buckets, ropes A etc., as well as to orgauize a oompany who by drills and un unity - ity unity of action may be onubled to check and fight fires which might lend to serious conflagrations, we the undersigned do sign our names and agree to organize a Volunteer Fire Com pay in Wilder's Hall at seven o'olock Saturday evening, July 16 th. Francis Ezell, Esrl Christensen, Peter Peterson, Dick Wenhold, August Katie Joe Cardinal Willie Kichford, Geo, 1 Lamy, E. Jensen, E. Soheppelman, B. Jepsen, A. Harris, F. H. Kildsy, Peter Nelson, Jus. H. Osborne, H. C. Jepetn Henry J Elges, Joseph Evans.

to recognize a few out disgruntled sore heads who arc capping for a place upon the ticket. If things go so aa not to suit these peculiar beinga, they will Recede from the White Metal ranks aud launch a boat of their own uiksi the murky waves of the political ocean. Wo had it filed to run A. 0. Cleveland for Senator ngaiuat Sfewart upon thia glorious Home Rule cry but that nefarious and smooth talking "Black Wallace" got on to the combination and poor "Clove" does not banker after polilicnl «levation any more. All the laiya were just getting roady to about tho pr a ini's of the gentleman from White Pine in hope* tho So Pae Company would put up a few hundred to silence tho clamokt a hen lo l.ehold you, General Walneo walks into the lobby of the Arling Arlington - ton Arlington Hotel, collars "Clove" aud they go into a lively executive session in one of the rear rooms, when the meetiug was over, |K>or "Clove" denied he evi r had any inclination to live iu Washington D. C. Jim Dennis, ex lobyist and now re reformed, - formed, reformed, was so disconsolate at Cleveland's determiu.ition that be immediately buzz buzzed - ed buzzed Hirsh Harris to fiud out if he would take the place of the fallen idol. But the gautl. in,in from Geuou winked liiaoff eye aud commenced a glowing enlogium upon our senior Senator. Consequently tho oppoaiion to Stewart Will lie of no consequence. Governor Sadler, Lem Allen and Billy WraterUeld are named for Governor. People boro love Sadler for tin' ouomiee be has made. He will lie placed in nom nomination - ination nomination by M. Cohn of Ormsby aud thia alone will insure him a good send off. Wostertleld is gliding along on the sunny aide of easy street saying nothing, keep iug out of all kinds of combinations aud allowing the people to guons what office he wishes. Lem Allen ha-i not viaited headquarters aa yet, hut his admirers say he is waiting for Senator Stewart's coming and he will euter Carson with "Silver Bill" in the capacity of aid-de camp. Old man Russell, of Elko County, would like to ho Governor, but he will have to hustle very lively lietween now aud the day the convention meets if he intends to nuiks any kind of a showiug. Tho Lieutenant Governorship will un undonbtedly - donbtedly undonbtedly go to A. J McCone of Storey. Wui. Woodhuru and Judge Belknap will try conclusions for the Supreme Bench.

A f«u Gardnervlll Advertisers. The first thing to greet the eye on entering Oardnerville ia the imposing East Fork Hotel. The house is oommodi oommodious - ous oommodious and has a large frontage on the main street, and E. Hheppleman, the leeaee, with hia oh arming wife, make it an agree agreeable - able agreeable place for the wayfarer to stop. Con Conneoted - neoted Conneoted with the hotel is a seperate build building - ing building where Oeorge Brown holds ft-th and will supply anything to satisfy thirsty man. A. Jenson the pioneer merohant of the town cannot fail to attract attention for hia store, built of corrugated iron, en encloses - closes encloses a stock of goods, which, for variety and quality, would be a credit to many a large oity. Hy shipping goods in car carload - load carload lots, Mr. Jensen is able to sell to the consumer living in all the surrounding towns at a very low figure. The clerks are polite and attentive, and the conse consequence - quence consequence is, pleasod customers every time. P. C. Wilder A Oo. one of the heuvies dealers in general merchandise in Carson Valley are so situated that they can sup supply - ply supply anyone with anything from a needle to a reaper. Both members of the firm, Mr. Wilder and H. C. Jepsen, are fair square business men, personally popular and widely known. A cnrefnl pem->:d of their advertisement in anotuer coiuw -hould interest everyone who buys goods. Nelson A Wonhoidt the proprietors of the Oardnerville Hotel are known fur and wide. This is oue of those places where everyone is made to feel perfectly at home and owing to personal attention to detail, Mrs. Nelson has succeeded in establish establishing - ing establishing a reputation for the culanery depart department. - ment. department. Wm, Hitchford has a well equipped livery and feed stable, situated in th* eastern part of town, where a praotiole knowledge of stock und vehicles if brought into play. The horses alwayt smile when they draw near to Kichfurds for they know better than any man where they are well fed and cared for.

OANCED FORA PRIZE. Wedged into the immense crowd at Wilder's Hall July 4 th. were some thrre -core little ones, boys and girls, with an expectant look on eaob taoe, that betok betokened - ened betokened something ungual. The occasion was the conclusion of the danoing school begun last Novomber. Five judges were appointed, and when the pupils took the ball room tioor, their every action was carefully scrutinized. Willie Nelson and Hannah Christensen were finally awarded the prizes, which cousisted of a handsome gold wateh for the boy, and a gold neck necklace - lace necklace for the girl. It was then announced that the next session of the danoing sebool would begin August 6 th. Hilarity. .Spriggs Bros, with a versatile company of variety artists showed two nights in town, and kept the audience in a continu continued - ed continued roar of laughter, with an extravaganza called Hilarity. Nita Spriggs played several difficult selections and piano solos - with technique and finish that won repeat ed encores. N. O. Monte's performance on improvised musical instruments wss well received, while the burlesque prize fight was very clever. -» --- HIS Shoalder Broken. Chris Jordan met with an accident Us other day, which came near causing hia death. When North of tho Squires ranch his team became frightened and ran sway He was thrown to the ground, his should-, er bone broken, and received other bruises. He mauagad to walk about half a mile, when ho was overtaken by a past - ing team, which brought him into tow n. Dr. Franklin set the broken bone, but the putieut Ireeamo delirious, ami Dr Luce was culled iu consultation. Mr. Jordau is now doing as well ss can he ex expected. - pected. expected. A Cream Cooler. An excellent devioe for cooling cream kh it Usopcrated has just been put into the Douglas Oouuty Creamery. It con consists - sists consists of u series of tiu pijrcs through whioh the cream is forced. The pi|>ea lay in a tank of ice cold water completely sub submerged. - merged. submerged.

Alpine County, and a distance of five miles or above Grover's Hot Springs, which are the most healthy and delight delightful - ful delightful baths in the world. From this point by the aid of saddle horses or pack mules, three miles climb is made over a narrow trail, when (he summit is reached and the weury tourist is rewarded by a most charming view of Indian Valley backed by dense forest of pines, fir and tamarack, long stretches of green meadows, beauti beautiful - ful beautiful little sheets of water, with Raymond Peak standing grim and solomn, now to b? Been whichever way foa turn, and last of all, a birdseye view of miles of country with Us over ehanylng Mgtate and shadows. From Indian Valley five miles bringByou to tbe Blue Lakes and Deer Creek, in which the fiahing is always good. Follow Followin; - in; Followin; the creek yeu reach the Stanislau river and Hermit Valley. Here the finny fellows bite os only very hungry trout can. The route then leads round in a ciroular direction for the return trip, over the Amador road, to the famous Silver Mountain mining distriet where much of interest is to be seen on every side. Silver Cheek fairly swarming with fish, is now encountered and for five miles provides ample scope for rod and reel. This oreek empties into Markleeville oreek, one of the largest tributaries of the Carson River, and every foot of the way back to Markleeville is a study for the lovers of nature or the artist. Thornburg's toll road from Silver Mountain past Monitor and thus to Markleeville insures a safe and easy trip. The route here outlined is o ilonlated to take two weeks, camping, hunting, fishing aud traveling by easy stages. 8CBSCRIBR FOR THH RKOOBD.

WHERE TO FISH. Unfrequented Spots. Pleasant Plaoes for a Camping Trip. Just now when everyone is preparing to spend a week or two in the mountains, it might be well to stop aud consider if a trip to Home of those unfrequented nooks would uot be better than to follow the l>enten trails, which though easy of access, do not give full satisfaction to the true sportsman. There are-y places, the furtherst not over twenty-ffve miles from Cereon Valley, which are frequented only by the Indiana and the denisens of the forest Here, the towering summits cup cupped - ped cupped with enow, look down on grassy little valleys through which the mouutain streams gently How, teeming with speckl speckled - ed speckled beauties. For the lieneflt of those who are not acquainted with the Corson River watershed and the roads and trails leading up and over it, a few direct directions - ions directions may he useful. The Unit good camping and fishing grounds nhove Carson Vnlley is the Hope v>:ih y country. This is the io<w< |. iptit->r place because it is easy of access aud well known. The fishing here is conse consequently - quently consequently not so good. The Hope Valley road begins at Woodtorda and winds up a rather ateep grade through a moat beautiful aud picturesque canyon. The next good place is on the Murkleeville creek seven miles further south, beginn beginning - ing beginning at Markleeville, the County Beat of

Pardessiis Prognostications, Political Possibilities. Home ule or Free Silver the Coming letue. Carson City, Nev., July 1 1898. bboobd: L In my salutatory to your readers I shall I describe myself as I reslly am to lie found I a oomnum every day kind of a chap, * who has settled down in this part of Ne Nevada - vada Nevada plying the vocation of n printer. I was ooaxed from my parentul home in the tar Kast by the sirene tongue of adventure. That slippery mistress who allures so many men to destruction lias, however, been very kind to me and 1 am well satis til'd with the extraordinary way I have been treated since my advent into the Capitol City. I have met many queer people here. Politics seem to lie the whole topic of Conversation and iierhaps your numerous readers would be inter interested - ested interested to read what people, considered as authorities, have osay regarding possible Candida tee for this election. Well first, your readers should know thnt there is a great possibility of there being three parties in tho coming elootiou. The Republicans, the Hilverites and the Home Rulers. The ushering into distance of the last named depends upon the magnamiuity of the Mil ver Party

A Good Plaot. The Kmobu'b plant is not a aet of toy printing presses, or obsolete printing apparatus, but an np to data outfit con consisting - sisting consisting of power presses which will turn out the paper at the rate of fourteen hundred per hour. By having quick presses the latest news can be received by telegrap i up to the list rniuute before going to press, which is a groat advantage in many caaes. All the latest usws cau be gathered, printed and distributed while Bomeof the old fashioned presses still boiug used in some weekly otfioes are yet inking and printicg by hand. The Rbxibd offloe has a Hoo Cylinder Proea whioli weighs about two tous. For ono who has never soeu such a press work, iugthe sight is well worth the watching. The p indorous mainline prints the whole |ia|ier at oue time, only on pa|ier large enough to print two: theu the pa|>er is turned, priutod again and out by a aharp little wheel over which the pa(>er ia carried liy tapea. Then a fly throws tho paper down on a table from which they are ourried and folded.

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