Obiston Pioneer Comstocker Dies in Australia
Col Frank Obiston, longtime Comstock pioneer and namesake of the Obiston shaft on Washington St, has died in Australia after leaving the area about 20 years ago. He lived in Colorado most of the time since and was well known among old Comstockers and local residents who recall the "olden, golden days" with fond remembrance. The Chronicle notes his many friendships and the sadness his death brings to the community.
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Demand to Buy Comstock Buildings Sparks Reno Negotiations
Reno buyers are negotiating to purchase several Comstock residence buildings for rebuilding in the river-side town. Prices for unoccupied Comstock properties won't cover material costs, but foreign bidders' entry could allow owners to recover part of original material costs. In twelve months, some residents may regret selling their homes for a trifling sum.
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Reno
Comstock
Notary Finishes Affidavit After Poker Game
A Tonopah Bonanza item reports a party rushed to obtain an affidavit before a notary public who was momentarily tied up at a poker game. The notary acknowledged the document after his seal was placed and then he won twenty dollars in the game.
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Tonopah
Fight Set for July in Reno or Carson
A Chicago fighter Jack Root will meet George Gardner in Reno or Carson around mid July for a $5000 prize. The San Francisco license delays suggest many prize fights may move to Nevada in the near future.
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San Francisco
George Gardner
Jack Root
Chicago
Reno
Carson
Intare
Marvelous marksman show in Cargon with Bartlett and Everett
Traveling salesman Mr F28 Everett of Hibbard Spencer Bartlett & Co Chicago joins Capt Geo E Bartlett to demonstrate rifle and shotgun shooting for Peters Cartridge and King Powder companies. He hits coins walnuts and a 22 caliber bullet via air throws and reflections. A new Marlin repeating shotgun is shown with rapid fire. Fred C Ross of Brooklyn touts world records in rifle shooting at Madison Square Gardens. Also on display are new bracelets, silver rings, and ore samples from Lopez rich in silver chloride.
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Hibbard, Spencer, Bartlett &"Co
Chicago
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Geo. E. Bartlett
Peters Cartridge Company
King Powder Company
Cintinaetti
Ohio
Bartlett
United States
Governgiedt
Fred C. Ross
Brooklyn
Madison Square Gardens
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Capt. Bartlett
E . Everett
Hibbard, Spencer, Bartlett & Co
Friends’ Store
Weather and Crops Report for May Week End
Weather Bureau notes unfavorable conditions in the northern half of the state with heavy frosts and freezing temps while southern areas enjoy milder days and good growth except for drying winds. Central and northern crops made little progress due to freezing mornings. seeding near finish. hopes for a large southern fruit crop. Lincoln county wheat and barley headed. alfalfa harvest active. range grass poor. cattle in fair condition. L. M. DEY Jr. observer in charge.
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U. S. Weather Bureau
Carson Valley
Lincoln County
Tonopah Stock Exchange Incorporations Filed
Articles filed with the Secretary of State announce Tonopah Stock Exchange to acquire water rights and franchises to sell water for Tonopah residents. Capital stock 100000. Trustees include J L Butler and Thomas Lynch. Lamonti Gold Mining and Milling Co based in Reno with capital stock 1000000 to mine mill and construct smelters. Directors include A D Griffin and C E White.
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Secretary of State
Tonopah Stock Exchange
Tonopah
J. L. Butler
Thomas Lynch
J. H. Jenkins
Philadelphia
J. R. Duffield
Lamonti Gold Mining and Milling Co
Reno Capital
A. D. Griffin
A. D. Black
C. T. Bender
C. W. Shutter
Reno
C. E. White
City Notice on Dog Licenses and Pound Enforcement
From this date on tagless dogs will be impounded and destroyed. Those within city limits must pay for a dog license. Loose stock including cows and horses will be taken to the pound at owners’ expense. Leaves and rubbish must be dumped at the city dumping ground and no littering of unowned land. Public notice by WM. Kinney, City Marshal.
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WM. Kinney
Nevada Weather Divides: Northern Cold, Southern Harvest
The article notes cold winds in western Nevada and winterlike weather, while the southern region conducts normal agricultural work with ripe fruit at Rioyille and alfalfa harvest underway. It suggests Nevada as a place with both winter conditions and ongoing farming activity.
Local Advertisements and News From Reno Area
C. W. Friend offers watchmaker services and first class goods. M B Gillsons sells spring hats. J B Azavedo & Co. markets women’s goods opposite the depot. D L Bliss among arrivals from the west. Davis & Kirman cut glass displays. Dick Kirman back from Reno banking duties. Reno strike continues. Great Western to install a large steam hoist at Steamboat mine. Carson Wheelmen announce May 16 event. Lawkey of Verdi recovering from illness. 100 workers and 40 teams extend Mohawk Valley railroad north of Reno. Rice & Dodd accept terms with Reno carpenters for $3.50 eight hour day. Ophir mine producing ore from lower levels. high grade ore shipped. Sierra valley rail extension steel received. trains expected by carnival week. Emporium currenly stock straw hats for warm weather. Paul Frosig, 12, injured riding near the cut-off. skull fractured, likely fatal. A Renoite plans to go to Texas to claim half that state and its oil belt. Wheat oil lands in Nos sold by Renoites may be off the map.
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Land Office
S. H. Day
C. L. Desby
Jo A. Roberts
Davis & Kirman
J. Fox
Rub
C. E. Mack
Transportation
Joe Considine
Watchman
Frank Woodward
Gardner
J. Burlingame
J. Doane
Notary
Geo. H. Meyers
Mrs. Lopez
Laundry
Co. L. & Power Co
J. M. Benton
A. Roberts
Lydia A. Williams
Ink
T. R. Hofer Jr
Ernest Wagner
Weather
H. Marsh
Irwin Hodson Co
T. Ms
T. R. Hofer, Jr
W. D. Jones
Ada Torreyson
State Library
Bancroft, Whitney Co
Edward Thompson
Davis
Lawyers Coop. Co
West Pub. Co
Boo
S. J. Fox
Pacific Press Co
Shane
Board of Examination
State Printing
Co. C. C. Gas Co
G. D. Graharders
Will A. Mackey
Chas. Crippen
Sunset Tel. Co
P. S. Thompson
C. Davis
W. H. Sweetland
F. J. Steinmetz
J. M. Johnson
W. H. Cowan
E. Buslington
Joe Josephs
F. W. Day
A. Huffaker
Reno Merchantile Co
Nevada
J. N. Evans, Jr
J. M. Fulton
Wood Pass
B. J. Genesy
F.C. Savage
Carpenter
Reno Mill & L. Co
Pagot, Upman & Co
Chas. E. Clough
W. A. Shrock
W. Montague & C
State University
Nevada State Journal
Reno Mill & L Co
Henderson Banking Co
W. T. Smith Co
Sunset Tel Co
A. W. Holmes
Reno
Dowells & Steinmetz
State
Wyenneece
W. H. Chedie
L. O. Henderson
Thaxter Drug Store
J. W. Dorrance
B.J. Earns
E. E. Dodge
J. & J. Racraft
Stbling
Paul Frosig
Gazette
Texas
Local Upholstering Offer at Discount Prices
J A Davis advertises upholstery services at ten to eighteen dollars across suits and furniture work. Mrs K Knowles is selling stock next to Anderson the painter. call early to avoid breakage.
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K. Knowles
Anderson
J. A. Davis
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Arthur W. Morris
Col. Obiston
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Loope
Cargon
L. M. Dey, Jr
Rioyille
C. W. Friend
M. B. Gillsons
J. B. Azavedo & Co
D. L. Bliss
Dick Kirman
J.B. Azavedo & Co
Great Western Company
Steamboat
Carson Wheelmen
Lawkey
Verdi Lumber King
Mohawk Valley Railroad
Rice & Dodd
Ophir
Mohawk
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