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Newspaper
The Pioche Weekly Record
Location
Pioche, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1906
Page
4
Fiache Weekly Record reports mining activity and social news in Pioche, noting 1906 events. Mentions dry spell, winter weather, new mining deals, transfers of property, marriages, licenses, and the Delamar Lode becoming Caliente Lode Express. Also cites town growth, transit plans, and a livery stable transfer connected to stage lines.
Fireworks and patriotic program at sunrise with songs, recitations, and a reading of the Declaration. Afternoon events on Lacour Street include free dance, races for various age groups, sack and wheelbarrow contests, tug of war, pony race, and prizes ranging from 0.25 to 5.00 dollars.
United States Attorney Samuel Platt, for the Interstate Commerce Commission, filed a suit in Carson against the Salt Lake and Los Angeles railroad for violations of railcar repair laws. The two charges claim crews were forced to couple between inoperative cabooses and freight cars and between engines and cars due to faulty equipment. It is the I C C's first Nevada action. penalties include $100 fines per charge.
Mrs Dorreil is reported ill at home. A son was born to the wife of Dave Matthews on Wednesday July 20. Ranchers prepare hay and anticipate a second crop. 4th of July events are planned with a lively celebration expected. Mrs Tim Jamison is book-keeper at Blue Front Meat Market. W. J. Lee and wife left for Salt Lake at sheriff Johnsons invitation. Chas Culverwell and wife returned from Los Angeles improved by the trip. A party honored Miss Mitchell at Mr. and Mrs. Olesons. J C Craft and family plan to move to Colorado after a fire loss. Joe Taylor named deputy sheriff to fill John Monahans vacancy. A social club forms in Warren's Hall with monthly socials. Harry Turner remains in town overseeing the paper, a temporary office will be built. Siebert begins a new dwelling on the site of the old one destroyed by fire. Eloise Turnbaugh and John Bunker of Bunkerville wed. well wishes abound. The monster iron horse from Caliente unsettles the shay engine from Pioche to Jackrabbit. A tunnel extension proposal on the Horn Silver Mining Claim near Bailey Springs, Lincoln Co Nevada, is posted in the Post office.
Lydia Ladd of Reno Nevada married Frank Thompson son of Mrs M Thompson at 966 East 2nd South Salt Lake City Many friends attended and the ceremony went charmingly They will travel to Tonopah and the coast returning about July 25 Sheriff and Denton jailed six months for rioting linked to Deputy Monahan death Western Pacific may open a branch to Ely
Nevada, praised as the coming state, shows a vigorous, youthful prospecting scene. Samuel Newhouse notes daily strikes, widespread industry, and no old men, with desert camps offering tonic progress. The piece extols opportunities and fortunes developed in the last five years.
Sheriff Jake Johnson and Deputy John Ewing publish a notice prohibiting any fireworks in the town for the Fourth of July due to limited water supply and high fire risk from dry frame buildings. Citizens are warned to abstain to prevent fires.
Legal announcement dated May 25 1908 states the first publication date for the notice. It records the official start of public notification and includes other required filing details.
Notice to George Coxe that 1906 labor and improvements totaling 100 dollars were expended to hold the Useda Lede Mining Claim in Eagle Valley Mining District Lincoln County Nevada. If the co owner fails within 90 days of service or publication to contribute, their interest transfers to the claimant who paid the required expenditure.
A recent destructive fire warns Pioche citizens that old fire traps remain and threaten nearby buildings. A petition urges immediate removal to be presented to the board of Commissioners as an emergency. Meanwhile rail expansion and active mining spur real estate growth and transfers.
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