Groesbeck arrested on whiskey charges after raid
Lon Groesbeck was arrested on a complaint by District Attorney Stebenne for bringing into the state and possessing twenty three pint bottles of Old McBrayer whiskey at the Northern Saloon. A trunk was found in the back room with sealed government stamped liquor from 1919. The district attorney led the raid with deputies and a sheriff who assisted. Groesbeck admitted a partly empty bottle stating that was all he had. Bond set at 500 dollars with hearing scheduled for Monday January 6 at 10:00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lon Groesbeck
Stebenne
Northern
Frank Wait
R. EB. Lake, Jr
Gay
Groesbeck
McBrayer
Lillis
Auto Tourists Stop Overnight in Las Vegas
M J Sullivan reports that since May 14 1919, 497 cars from outside the state have stayed overnight at Overland Garage. About two thousand touring parties used Las Vegas in 1919, with future profits expected as Arrowhead Trail improves. The Chamber of Commerce plans free camping grounds to attract more auto travelers who will need supplies and repairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. J. Sullivan
Overland
Arrowhead
Middle West
Utah
Salt Lake City
St. George
Las Vegas
Chamber of Commerce
Trapler Pleads Guilty on Bootlegging Charge
District Attorney Stebenne secured a search warrant and caused the arrest of J. M. Trapler Thursday evening on a charge of having whiskey in his possession. About a third of a quart of a villainous mixture composed of alcohol and fruit juice was found in his room at the Las Vegas Hotel. Trapler, who allegedly makes and peddles the stuff, pled guilty in Judge Lillis' court and was sentenced to a $100 fine and two months in the county jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stebenne
J. M. Trapler
Las Vegas
Trapler
Lillis
Prohibition Reform Targets Groesbeck Whiskey Traffic
The city has long faced illicit whiskey trade since the prohibition amendment. Groesbeck is suspected as the main violator with whiskey sale and related drunkenness traced to the Northern. Despite widespread lawbreaking only minor offenders faced penalties while major culprits escaped. the district attorney earns commendation for pursuing offenders.
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Groesbeck
New District Court Suits List Several Divorces and Claims
The district court records show multiple new filings including Annunziata Rockin versus Michael Rockin for divorce with claims of desertion and lack of support. Florence de Loisette Lowther versus Hugh Sears Lowther also seeks divorce for failure to provide. Vera P. Hartzell versus LeRoy D. Hartzell cites failure to provide and cruelty. Other actions include Mammoth placer claim disputes with three defendants, Nevada Lime and Rock Co. against Pechaqua Mining Co. and an appeal in W. J. Powers versus Albert Strasser for $247.33 plus costs and attorney fees.
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District Court
Annunziata Rockin
Michael Rockia
Los Angeles
California
Butte
Montana
Russell Ehret
H. J. Woodard
Robert Sproule
D. S. Farns
Nevada Lime & Rock Co
Pechaqua Mining Company
Florence de Loisette Lowther
Hugh Sears Lowther
New York
N. Y
A. W. Ham
Vera P. Hartzell
LeRoy D.hartzell
Cal
W. J. Powers
Albert Strasser
Justice Court of
Overton
MacDermott
Leo A. McNamee
Eagles Aerie to Erect New Structure on Fremont Street
Eagles Aerie 1213 plans a handsome new building on its Fremont street lot. The building committee includes Harry R. Beale, H. M. Lillis, J. D. Kramer, W. E. Hawkins, A. R. Bracken, and C. P. Ball.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagles Aerie
Fremont Street
Harry R. Beale
H. M. Lillis
J. D. Kramer
W. E. Hawkins
A. R. Bracken
C. P. Ball
E. W. Gillett
Las Vegas
Tonopah Road
J. H.borwn
Frank H. Clayson
Sam Gay
Robert T. Hill
Alunite Mining Company
B. R. Jefferson
Series of Bible Prophecy Lectures in Sullivan Building
A sequence of free lectures starting January 4 at 7 45 p m will present Bible prophecy with Christian fundamentals. Sessions use colored slides to explain world unrest from a Biblical view, proclaiming the Bible as God’s will and the path to eternal life with subjects including The Gibraltar of the Ages and Armageddon and the End.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan
Second and
Lewis Streets
Christ
Ian Truth
Turkey
Breeze Hinman Form New Reno Legal Partnership
Judge C D Breeze forms a Reno law partnership with A A Hinman of Los Angeles who is newly admitted in Nevada courts. Hinman and Mrs Breeze occupy the Schaefer apartment. Hinman comes with six years of practice in California and prior work in Colorado and Oklahoma. Mrs Graham Sanford, wife of Graham Sanford, Reno Gazette manager, died after a yearlong illness. She was Indiana native who moved to Nevada sixteen years ago leaving husband and three children Gertrude John Clark. Funeral at family home followed by burial at Masonic cemetery.
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Breeze & Hinman
Sanford
Reno
C. D. Breeze
A. A. Hinman
Los Angeles
Nevada
Supreme Court
Carson City
Hinman
Schaefer
First
Clark Street
Breeze
Colorado
Oklahoma
Graham Sanford
Reno Gazette
Masonic Cemetery
Gertrude
John
Clark
Repairs Continue On Searchlight Road In San Bernardino
San Bernardino County road crews continue repairs on the damaged Searchlight road from the late fall storms. Work is expected to finish before year’s end before crews move to the Topock road, which also needs urgent attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Bernardino County
Searchlight
Topock
Thomas Williams Buys 120 Acres Near Park Ranch
Thomas Williams has purchased 120 acres adjoining the Park ranch north of Vegas and will begin improvements immediately. One of the first activities will be the building of a house, after which the family will come to make their home. The sale was made through the agency of M. M. Riley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Williams
Park Ranch
Vegas
M. M. Riley
American Legion Position on Organized Labor
Col J G Scrugham state chairman of the American Legion will attend a Las Vegas Post meeting Monday evening January 5 at Judge Lillis office. He will discuss the Legion stance toward organized labor and invite members to share views on the topic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. J. G. Scrugham
American Legion
Las Vegas Post
Lilis
Col Scrugham
Teachers Institute opens next Monday in city
The Teachers Institute for the Fifth Supervisorial District begins Monday at nine at the High School. Superintendent C W Chapman expects about 80 teachers. Accommodation is tight due to crowded hotels. residents with rooms are asked to inform Mr Chapman. Prominent educators including Dr Walter E Clark will attend. Public sessions run four days and a reception with light refreshments is planned at the high school auditorium Monday evening.
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C. W. Chapman
Chapman
Walter E. Clark
the State University
Parent-Teacher Association
One Case Before the Municipal Court
There was one case this week before the Municipal Court. Russell Ehret was arrested by City Marshal Joe May on gross intoxication on New Year’s Eve. His bail was $50, hearing set for Friday at 3 p m, he pled guilty, Judge Lillis fined $25 and the fine was paid.
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Russell Ehret
Joe May
Lillis
Invalid Clark county school bond split ruling thwarted
Legal advisers for Keeler Brothers Denver bond buyers say the Clark county act dividing the area into Educational District No 1 and No 2 is unconstitutional as special legislation. The ruling blocks the 35 000 bond sale and the county commissioners will be urged to restore authority under the old law. A new election and formalities will be needed before bonds can be sold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keeler Brothers
Denver
Colorado
Clark County
Stebenne
Board of County Commissioners
Ranger assessor reports oil firm progress from Ranger Texas
Mrs. M. B. McCarthy county assessor on leave writes from Ranger that the Ranger Caldwell Oil and Gas Company shows very encouraging progress. She also visited Fort Worth and Dallas, noting Dallas as a wonderful, clean, prosperous, up-to-date city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. B. McCarthy
Ranger
Texas
Ranger-Caldwell Oil & Gas Company
McCarthy
Fort Worth
Dallas
Dalton Exonerated After Search Warrants Sworn
O. E. Bretz filed a complaint alleging Joe Dalton took 20 original pen and ink drawings and pencil sketches from the room of the complainant at J. M. Evans residence on Fifth street near Bridger. A search of Dalton and his premises found no trace of the drawings, and he was exonerated.
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O. E. Bretz
Char
Joe Dalton
J. M. Evans
Fifth Street
Bridger
Dalton
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King of
Beckley
Will Beckley
Las Vegas, Nevada
Blythe, California
Teachers’ Institute
Stere
Gunn Supply
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