Local and Personal News and Store Promotions
Local notices report house water in condition and drug store inquiries including doll chances at Bowmans and line of Indies belts. Ed W. Clark, county treasurer, hurried back from Las Vegas, J.S. Free departs for Salt Lake, sympathy to Quackenbush family, new baby girl blessed then lost. Frequent mentions of gifts at Leader Clothing and Drug Store, plus Christmas goods, purses, books, and post cards. Various visits by Dr H C Hall and Ed Freudenthal, and county commissioners’ gathering. Miss E Freeman's Sunday visit noted with daisies remark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed W. Clark
Las Vegas
J.S. Free
Salt Lake
Joe
M. D. Quackenbush
Man Named Frank Graham Sentenced for Indecent Proposals
Frank Graham was tried and convicted by Judge Connell for making indecent proposals of an aggravated nature to two girls on their way from town to the depot. He received six months in the county jail. Deputy Sheriff Fitzgerald briefly diverted his attention while Graham attempted to flee toward the Orient but was recaptured after about fifteen minutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Graham
Connell
Graham
Fitzgerald
Fitz
Orient
Frances Cohn Has Departed
Frances L. Cohn died after years of heart illness, leaving a memory of unostentatious charity. Old residents followed her remains to the grave as pallbearers honored her memory. Judge Breeze read the burial service. A Grand Masquerade Ball is planned for New Year’s at the Sea Opera House with costumes available at Bowman’s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances L. Cohn
1 Cohn
Noone
Sea Opera House
Bowman's
Little Boy's Baby Prayer and Pioche News
A fragment from Pioche notes includes a child’s baby prayer and local events. Drifting text mentions Rev. Harry Gray scheduling monthly services at Union Sunday School building starting December 15, and warnings about hobos amid December bustle. Readers are invited to view the Christmas display at Leader Clothing Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham
Pioche
Leader Clothing
Old Settler Culverwell Dies After 25 Years at Ranch
Culverwell, a longtime figure near Meadow Valley, died at 6:45 Wednesday morning. He ran a famed ranch with hot springs serving as a major stopping point on the Salt Lake City to Southern California route. Survived by wife Amy and children Charles and a Caliente resident, plus county recorder elect, his amiable temper and strong leadership made him well respected by communities in Utah and Nevada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Culverwell
Salt Lake City
California
Meadow Valley
Culverwell Ranch
Amy
Caliente
Charles
William
Pioche
Lincoln
Conlin
Utah
Nevada
Teachers to Hold Meeting in Reno December 14 1908
Notice reports a joint session of the Nevada State Teachers Institute Washoe County Institute and Nevada State Teachers Association to be held in Reno December 14 to 18 1908 opening at 10 a m Monday. Also mentions freight teams from Wm M Thompson W H Clark Tom Bonnars Bob Ross Sam Maloney and Everett Bruns on to Oneota and eyeing a county wealth story. Ladies Probe Union Guild audit shows receipts 802 70 expenses 125 75 leaving 673 75 for the church.ENDAR Displays in December promote drug store jewelry and a new line at Leader Clothing Store with guaranteed solid gold goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nevada State Teachers’ Institute
Washoe County Institute
Nevada State Teachers’ Association
Reno
Wm. M. Thompson
W. H. Clark
Tom Bonnars
Bob Ross
Sam Maloney
Everett Brunson
Mr. Thompson
Probe Union Guild
Leader Clothing
Notice of Water Rights Application in Nevada
In November 18 1908 Frank R Nicholas State Engineer reports an application to appropriate public waters for irrigation and domestic use in Sevan Valley. The notice lists applicants, dates, and the state office handling claims, with water to be diverted by ditch to stream and used for irrigation and domestic purposes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ieee
Carony
Mach
K Micheien
Tate Kneleee
Evan Mule
Nevenda
Sevan
Iain Cresn
Mene
Petus
Treare
Frank R. Nicholas
Enginmento
Bret Yuh
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Jon. R. Powers
Los Angeles
Bowman’s Store
Leader Clothing Store
M. F. Laffan
New York
Ladies’ Guild
E. V. Sadler
Henry Sadler
Prince Consolidated
H. C. Hall
Davidson
Prince Consolidated Group
Dr. Hall
Ed F. Freudenthal
Frances Cohn
M. Talbot
Lippincott's
Harry Gray
Union Sunday School
Gray
J. L. Bowman
Main Street
Lacour
John A. Kirby
Rufae K, Cobty
R. K. Cobb & Co
Momlyks
L. Stock & Mining Exchange
Bell
Second South Street
J. G. Brown
Thos. Russell
el Principe de Gales
la Preferencia
la Garaite
Cigars
Carman
C. P
A.A. Carman
St. John Lodge
CA Thomson
Reaeer
Cordiary
Keystone
Mtagonie Hall
Swanton
Chas
A. Thomeaoy
HL Py
W.W. Stockitam
Seow
Cook Mercantile
Miners’ Union Hall
Bank OF Pioche, Inc
AL Thompson
Goo
B. Greenwood
John &. Cook
Fsa
Judd, Lund
Olson CO
Studebaker
R. C. Lund
Marble Springs
The
Proce Club
Geo. W
Julia Marlowe
Kahn & Brody
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