11 Dec 1915
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Newspaper
The Pioche Record
Location
Pioche, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1915
Page
1
Superintendent Van Wagenen reports New York telegram authorizing immediate construction of the Amalgamated mill. The plant, set for initial unit processing 50 to 100 tons daily, aims for full operation soon with contracts for district materials and equipment to be let. The revival signals a mining boom and regional prosperity for 1916.
Prospecting in the big camp north of Pioche shows new strikes and large ore bodies. Supt Geo E Bent of California Nevada reports a 125 foot winze from 500 level at Gypsy, with a promising shoot and old timers netting 750000. Talks of deeper ore bodies, low grade ore, and plans to sink Tempest shaft while expanding Hillside and Gypsy operations. Cement formation found at 82 feet, with expected water inflow as work nears bottom.
The Amalgamated company awards Dave Empey a contract to sink the prospect shaft at Stampede Gap in the Manhattan group. Work begins immediately and will reach a planned depth of 120 feet upon completion. Jos. Ronnow traveled from Panaca to appear in the drought case with Health Officer Campbell Sghinst T. O. Duckworth.
Walter Gammon faced damages action Walker 8 Gammon vs Conrad Haight before Judge Horsley but failed to appear last Wednesday, leading to dismissal. The Haight boys had earlier recovered possession of the ranch, after Gammon claimed ownership and caused several run-ins, legal actions, and warrants. The Haights remain in possession as rightful owners.
John Whipple, Sunnyside rancher, secured a four year lease on the Horn Silver Mining property near Bristol in Lincoln county and is shipping ore averaging 200 ounces of silver per ton. The claim, originally located a decade ago, features horn silver bromides and chlorides with a large vein yielding 12 to 14 ounces of silver. ore is sent to Salt Lake smelters via Pioché.
Readable text notes shipments from the Prince coming this week totaled 65 units. The fragment mentions carries and arrival timing but lacks full details.
Special to the Record. Las Vegas Nevada December eight o clock this morning the dead body of Frank A Clark a prominent local businessman and brother of County Treasurer Ed W Clark and J A Clark of Psyche was found in a Main Street warehouse. Death was from a self inflicted gunshot with an 8 caliber Colt revolver. The weapon lay near the body with one chamber exploded. It was ruled suicide. The body will be shipped to Salt Lake for interment. Clark, about 45, is survived by a widow two brothers Ed W and J A a sister Mrs Georgia Foulkes two half brothers Judge C J McFadden of Bly and Fred McFadden. Born in Lincoln County he counted many friends who mourn his loss and extend sympathy to the bereaved. J A Clark departed for Caliente to join miners enroute to Salt Lake.
New display ads appear from A. Carman Mack s Drug Store Becker Brewing Co Peruna Company and other local stores for Xmas bargains. M C Godbe manager Price Con and Home Run Copper companies returned from Salt Lake Wednesday arranging to start work at Home Run at once. George Robb former office man at the Prince will oversee mine operations.
Assessment work has started on the Eastern Prine property adjacent to the Princes Consolidated property. Local officials indicated the site will be surveyed to determine mineral potential and remaining resource estimates.
D Smiley manager of the Silver Comet mine arrived with Mrs Smiley and will return to camp with miners. He says 33 men are on the payroll as of now. A new strike was opened at 16 feet depth in the Panata Mining Smelting area with a 15 foot tungsten ore body grading 35 percent tungsten and containing gold and silver. Smiley pushed the Comet mines toward prominence in the district.
Judge Chas Lee Horsey of Ploce will preside in Ely for the Max Hermann v E W Hulse trial set for late this month. He will arrive on the 18th to sit in the case as Judge McFadden attends a Windemuca murder proceeding. Local importance noted.
At the California Nevada properties at Bristol lumber for housing the ore bins and the tramway station has arrived and six carpenters are employed on construction works.
Health Officer J D Campbell swore to a complaint charging Dr T O Duckworth with failing to report births and deaths. The Roman baby birth at Panaca was not reported within ten days. The case was tried before Justice Harris who imposed a fine of five dollars eighty cents in costs.
The clipping discusses theater etiquette and disturbance by loud talk in venues, labeling habitual talkers as public pests. It then details property transfers involving the Pioche King Mining Company, Prince Consolidated Mining, and John A. Kirby associated with escrow deeds and ore prospects in Pioche region.
A warrant arrested Dennis Moon and J Wert near Jack Rab for allegedly entering the Provhe Metals blacksmith shop and taking anvil and other items. Police found a stolen tarpaulin from Pollock trucks. They pleaded not guilty and are held on $5,100 bonds. West released on bond. Consolidated Nevada Utah leases Half Moon group to Paul Gray and AaRDS cates for one year. ore to be treated at the Yuba mill.
Fred W. Price, manager of Demijohn Con, says the camp is in operation again with two shifts at the mine after overcoming water difficulties.
A Florida Times Union item notes a grass widow at a social hop, using a playful remark that connects her status with a grasshopper as a local quip. The piece carries light social flair without further details.
Christinag will not seem what it used to be in Pioche this year due to F. W. Dickie abandoning the Santa role after many years. The absence of his Christmas tree lighting dims Pioche but Bristol will host a large tree event with Dickie’s festive profile in attendance.
George Wingfield earned a fortune in Tonopah and Goldfield and now channels his wealth into Nevada investments. He backs mines banks and lands within the state, far exceeding any other individual’s stake. He now aims to seize control of the Nevada Sugar Company, a major asset for local farmers and workers.
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