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Newspaper
The Pioche Weekly Record
Location
Pioche, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1907
Page
2
Entry lists a Masonic lodge related item as second class mail matter sent from Pioche Nevada. The scrambled text indicates an old postal record or notice about mailing status or classification.
Six days bullion from Raymond & Ely mill reaches $25,674.98 at Bullionville while the Lightner shaft and surrounding mines push ore to full capacity. Indian Agent C F Powell arrives from Washington to assume duties. Telegraph poles reach within two miles of town as Pioche touts Highland as a preferred summer retreat amid rising investment interest.
In the week, fresh corn new potatoes radishes greens and a variety of berries and plums were sold at reasonable prices. Bullion valued at 57941.24 was shipped through Wells Fargo and Co via agent B F Sides during the week.
The Board of County Commissioners will meet next Monday to consider the refunding measure for Lincoln County debt. Bond holders and prospective purchasers have urged action, but the commissioners will act only after thorough review with Attorney Horsey. The paper urges embracing the opportunity, noting lower costs now due to county growth and rising valuations to attract capital.
Five railroads suing the Nevada railroad commission over the Syphus act agreed to a postponement until September 16 after a conference with State officials. They based their challenge on the act’s constitutionality and noted the case may continue with the restraining order in force, while state officials seek further court orders. The Carson Appeal reports the arrangement and ongoing proceedings in federal court.
The Searchlight News accuses H. H. McCord Co of misleading investors in a Los Angeles based townsite near Doherty Mountain. Anna Mallory settled out of court, receiving $900 after alleging false pretenses and misrepresentation. Affidavits and deeds related to the matter are on file at the Recorp.
Notice in M A No 14a from Univertates Land Office Carson City Nevada that the Lincoln Milling Company applied for a patent for land survey data including a plat and field notes with magnetic variation. Describes sections township and range, Mount Diablo Meridian bearings, distances, and publication in Lincoln County Recorder Pioche Nevada with dates and officials noted.
The document documents a survey of a consolidated mining claim located in an unsurveyed township in Lincoln County. It lists bearings, distances, monuments, and corner references, claims total area of 2661 acres excluding portions within the bounds of certain conflicting claims. It notes exclusions totaling 90079 acres and references official filings and location data with names such as Louis J. Cohn and W. Pash Rexiater.
Notice is given that Hany Otvon and W. Patterson filed to build an electric power and telephone line from Spring Valley to Pioche and Caliente Nevada, with rights to string a line and provide service. The board of county commissioners will hear the application at the court house in Moache on the first Monday of August 100% at the regular meeting.
Notice to bidders requests proposals for a county construction contract. Bidders must provide a 10 percent certified check or bid bond with bids. Governing board requires compliance with procedural and financial terms and sets a date for bid submission and award.
Bids open for jail construction in the county, with the Board of County Commissioners and County Clerk overseeing the process. Notice dated August 9, 1807 invites contractors to submit proposals for the project, detailing scope and timing.
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