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Newspaper
The Pioche Weekly Record
Location
Pioche, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1907
Page
2
Public notice from Record Publishing Co indicates advertising rates at the Wis Mentheny Mall location. The notice is filed with Pioche Nevada Post Office as second class matter for mailing.
The Pioche column notes Wells Fargo shipments of 32 bullion bars valued at 51 111 89 since July 28 and promises similar weekly totals above 100 000. It cites a clothing price war with discounts 5 to 30 dollars and competition between Lewis & Co and M. Cohn. Telegraph pole distribution between Pioche and St George begins, aiming for three weeks to full telegraph service. The Mary gold mine, owned by J J and M D Halpin with Louis Felsenthal, shifts from silver expectation to gold showing goblin paying quantities, the vein about two and a half feet wide with gold throughout. eight large bars shipped from the Raymond & Ely Co this week.
The article recounts Mark Twain’s anecdotes about early Nevada, noting Orion Twain as the first Territory Secretary and Edward Bates aiding his appointment. It describes Governor Nye, his popularity, and Orion’s Acting Governor tenure, plus Nevada’s transition toward statehood and Nye’s move toward a U.S. Senate seat.
Nevada Attorney General issues guidance on a last legislature act taxing banks and shares of stock. Key points: all shares are assessable. applies to domestic foreign state or national banks. if stock not issued full property taxed. stock and real estate taxed if issued. banking officials hiding stock info risks criminal action. stock assessable only at main office. real estate taxed where located. Carson City headquarters concentrate tax base in Ormsby county centralizes assessments.
Notice records Lincoln Nevada Mia and Corporation applying for a patent for land in Carson City Nevada. The description includes bounds and measurements, with references to sections, townships, ranges, and points of interest on Mount Dale. Publication appears in the County Record with officials listed in Salt Lake City.
Notice to bidders for the County jail at Ploche, details vague due to damaged text. Bid must be by work meter, plan and how. Board of County Commissioners set the date of first publication July 8, 1907 with changes to follow.
Notice to bidders for the construction project of the Lincoln County jail on Main Street in the county seat. County Clerk by order of the Board of County Commissioners directs bids to be submitted by the specified due date with requirements and conditions listed in the official notice.
The document covers a series of mineral lodes and consolidated claims in Lincoln County Nevada. It notes a survey of the Went Hasisge area, boundary corners, and offsets among the Blue Badger and other lodes, with a total claimed area of 213.641 acres. It records conflicting claims with Avon and related parties, and indicates publication in the Placer Record for nine consecutive weeks, with attorney for applicant and registration details.
Notice that Olson and Patterson apply to Lincoln County Commissioners for a franchise to construct maintain and operate an electric and telephone line from San Diego alley to Caliente and to include future right of way upgrades. The board will meet at the Ploche courthouse on a specified date to consider bids and allow interested parties to present their claims or objections.
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