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Newspaper
Las Vegas Age
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1907
Page
3
Five feet of oil was claimed in a ten foot water well on a town lot owned by W Beals causing local excitement after Mrs Burns located the property. The oil burned when tested but later officials found seepage from underground storage tanks at the electric plant leaking. The owner jumped the oil claim and the well.
The wool law abolishes the of ex officio county superintendent of schools and places districts under direct State Superintendent with four district superintendents. They will devote full time to visiting districts and making recommendations to the state chief, taking effect in September.
JR Manter was arraigned in Justice Lillis' court Tuesday on a complaint by Harry J McGown who accuses Manter of displaying a deadly weapon and threatening him. The Sierra Madre mining claim at the center of the dispute has sparked prior trouble. Manter pleaded not guilty and demanded a jury trial. The case is set for Monday September 1.
A Tonopah mining man traced sea shell deposits from Ash Meadows into the Panamint range. Cocker and oyster shells found 11 000 feet above sea level provide evidence that the sea once covered the highest coastal mountains, revealing a prehistoric marine reach.
The county commissioners delayed their meeting again to September 16 to fulfill a board of equalization requirement. The postponement avoids an extra trip to the county seat for the officials.
The Great variety of vegetables and fruits grown by Mateucell on the Vegas mines and Crouse on the Kyle place shows what water can do in the desert. With artesian water Vegas valley could rival California.
The Johnson family expresses heartfelt thanks through The Age to the La Aid society and all who contributed in recent Location Notices and Certificates and Mining Deeds. Their gratitude covers many acts of assistance received during this time.
Las Vegas community page reports new bell tower at school, Boggs & Co ice cream deals, locals visiting Los Angeles, rail and road progress, legal notices, hotel and barber shop plans, social events, and departures of residents with well wishes. Names include M Lillis, Boggs, C Baldwin, Jo hns, Worrell, Kramer, Hicks, Levinne, Hampton, and many others.
Lis Venus baseball squad travels to Caliente for a Sunday game with a strong lineup. Caliente has beaten Pioche twice and lost to Nye County seaters once. A Vegas win over Caliente would push them toward the Southern Nevada championship.
A boxing bout between Keatty and Goldfield is halted halfway with Honnie Clare suffering a sprained ankle. Treatment includes Chamberlain's Pain and absolute rest. product sold by Wilson Drag.
The Board of Control of Lincoln County Experiment Farm invites bids to construct and finish a one block house 30 by 16 feet on its Logan farm. Bids may be set aside at sole discretion. Details available on application at Logan office.
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