Ill-Fated Finders and the Grim Fate of Pioneers
A sweeping reminiscence of early mining towns on the Pacific Coast detailing doomed prospectors and vanished camps. It recounts exploits at Virginia City Bodie and Pioche, the deaths of leaders like Buffalo Bill and others, ruined fortunes, graves, and legends surrounding the pursuit of new lodes. The piece notes fatal ends, vigilante justice, and a grim urban myth about London life expectancy versus English towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pacific Coast
Arly Lays
Virginia City
Jince Dayton
Comstock
Montana
Colonel Storey
Billy Farrell
Meadow Lake
San Francisco
Xide
Lone Mountain Cepretery
Pioche
Black Hilla
Kelve Austin
Nevella
Hike County
White Pine
Explosive plans at Hell Gate and barring reef removals
A long report discusses General Newton's East River works including blasting to remove Flood Rock and near Hell Gate. It notes costs, progress since 1867, and a likely two year remaining period if tunneling speeds up. The article also profiles Ferdinand Reidt of Vienna, famed as the father of the explants, who fostered and guarded hundreds of orphans with quiet dedication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bode Sakata
Newton Jy
Hell Gate
Oice
Raat
East River
Newton
Congress
Phedonin Bedi
Farrer
Thorsayn
Paes
Vienna
Innis
Ferdinand Reidt
Elin
Heer Reidt
Reid
Jaxin
Miscellaneous Patent Application Notice in Nevada Territory
The document records a patent application by someone connected to Thompson in Minnesota and mentions a survey with monuments, bearings, and distances in Wyandotte in Nevada. It notes compliance with legal publishing, requests all persons with interest to appear, and states the patent process is governed by territorial statutes.
Notice to Lienholders in Nevada District Court
Notice to lienholders about a district court action in Lincoln County Nevada. The case involves claims to real property in parallel with a public sale process and a debt of one hundred and ten thousand dollars. The document directs all holders of liens to appear and intervene as required by law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ts Stata
Nevads
Baid
Nevada
Weil
Wall Court
Wriday
Cimae
County of
Lincoln
State of
Vad
Henry Waymond
Exiderwon
Nile
Tunstauap
Wales
Carfle Mit
Bisayrs
Gat City
Lincoln County
State of Nevada
Palin
Alvo
Rea Manater
Cannto
Hendyrvon
Nay
Hunt
Anid
Ubel
Alfuate
Lyin
Ploche
Roth
Patent application for Quaker claim at Larne No 700
Fragmented OCR outlines an application for a patent involving Quaker credit at Larne and a 1920s land survey. It names applicants and agents, describes a tract in Lincoln County with detailed bearing and distance notes, and references U.S. patent and territorial provisions potentially affecting the claim. The text presents chaotic location data and legal phrasing typical of filing records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larne
Noval
Duich
Cardeze
Philadulphia
Pennayivaoia
Qaokur Oly Millaire
Milne Dinter
County of
Lincoln
Ald
Quinn Canyon
Thenon Runnin
Goviewe
Keith MO Joy
Yosy Nod
Courun
Feok
Pont
Port Sa
Mme Coatin
Timcala
Maid Wanker
Lerosibofure
Silvera Cale
Hogwier
Cao
Mates Landitlow
Eureka
Mall of
Nowuts
Vietae
Statuto
AAO
Notice of South County Commenced in Lincoln County Nevada
The Justice Court of Plochy Towns in Lincoln County Nevada issues notice of suit. Plaintiffs sue Aquinint Malt property for the tax year and mortgage claims. Defendants are named with known addresses and a compaint demands appearance by a set date to avoid default. Court papers show the property includes 21 block and Washington Crescent lot with improvements. Attorney G. TL Patouey represents Anes County Nevada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diicy
Paaener
Wien
Licoln
State of Nevada
Justic Court
Plochy
Ind
Lincoln County
Mar
Fragmentary notice from stone inscription appears
The text shows unclear references to ALE and PORTER with possible names or brands and a mention of a Dogan or 1 isittto near a Panton area. Details are unreadable, leaving only scattered fragments.
Nevada Court Auction Seizure and Mine Patent Notices
A public sale was ordered by Lincoln County Nevada for the property of Cures and Smith to satisfy a Judgment of twenty six hundred and eighty one dollars. The sale covers a disputed and described tract including buildings, corrals, and adjacent lots, with details of location, time, and terms of payment. Also notice of patent application for mineral rights near Bullionville Lincoln County and listing of required filings and dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lingolm
Nawadas
Pooral Savings Wate Company
Rati Hafanteats
Smith
Birral
Lessin
Byatt Anilety
Godhue
Hardow
Delniud
Alkir Bron
Io Bioek
Elty
Ourlin
Hongo
Lota
Piaghe
Lincoln
Bate
Nawvate
Ivan
Peltay
Wald Gage Ewald
Wid Qurtit
County
Pioohe
Nevada
Bowie
Also Mentioned on This Page
Pioche Weekly Record
Sahunegy Fy
Balpin
Tork
Mall
Rue Record
Ako
Yscarora
Owyhee
Aurora
Billy
Bodie
Srong-Cutter
Homer
Lodes
London
Hibben
Metropols
Pioche Wekly Record
Pioche. Nev
Thompson Minn
Airey
Sovada
W. Madees
Howe
Philadelphe
Mentaplvania
Thompson
Watfuon
Miei
Tyitug
Boltyt
Lincol
Vialin
Sruth Bay
Corm Notamment
Shila Plaka
Wurvny
Boure
Bogluinioy
Cous
Phe
Otalan
Wyandotte
Nevadda
Yittuy
Poe
Lienholders
A. B.o'dowdintary
Tames R. Duby, Jorney
Plaintif
Tanne N. Gairlaon
Rom
Belatey
Coanty
Stabe
Winig-Ais Dallagn
Aixty-Ais
Garston
On. Kartberg
WM. McDonald
Tron
Bristol
Ingen
FIOC
Main Street
Theattonsivd
Mercnants
Gouthard
Western Uist
Nyy
Lottar
Mu-Heads
Auay Glank
Atc
Mienorley
Hopiator
Notich OF
Sulth
TAX and Deringiteaoy
Peepey and
P. McDonough
Msadowr
Wall Street
Washington
G. TL
Patouey
Anes County
Novade, Mt
SOS
Eesti Ale
Sheriff's
Mo. Mahon
J. le Roulzong
Markeil
Costas
Noid
Wiener
Coursa
Old Couran
Cour
Poute
Novas
Io Book of
Vithio
Atatute
Lingkury
Latood
Keooan
Imhe Baat Atyle Iene Faieaatsi Aed
Porrone
aMcy
Oia Ules
Wastear
Graves & Sone
Ately
Graves
Peicas
Richards & Hatriaon
Agente Foe Pacille Cosas Sam Pranciasa
Csi
Sheriffe
Rolmonveliur
Tae Natlee
He Fiberitt
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