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Newspaper
Tonopah Daily Bonanza
Location
Tonopah, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1908
Page
2
A notice from the Bonanea management asks readers and patrons to refrain from purchasing the paper, signaling that the staff will consider this a favor. The message emphasizes compliance and courteous support from the paper's audience.
Mrs Summerville entertained Tonopah Hive of the Ladies of the Maccabees at her residence. The rooms were tastefully decorated and refreshments were served. Features of the social order were discussed and a public entertainment planned. Present: Edna Addison, Lula Moore, Olga Lee, Annastacia Hallihan, Lotta Litts, Sara Summerville, Carolyn Andrews, Winnie Hudson, Marcella Coffey, Pearl Coffey, Anna Fergus, Myra Sullivan, Baby Fergus, Mae Addison.
Local residents are reported traveling to Goldfield Tonopah and Reno for visits work and vacations. Names include W V Richardson Sam Lindsay Lewis Parkhurst J P Hennessy Walter Whitmore Helen Dugan Kate Wynn Tom Risch Arthur L Kelly Potts Evelyn Williams D A Brougher F Stevens B J Amphlett George A Bartlett J R Hanwin Mrs J H Morris F Percival Oke and Mrs Anony Lynch. Trips include Goldfield Reno San Francisco Pittsburgh and Eureka with mentions of medical and business matters and a 310 pound weight claim.
A crowded Tonopah cafe caucus nominated J. S. Daveler as chairman and W. K. Wise as secretary as Republicans debate party lines. Speakers like P. M. Bowler Judge J. F. Dennis and Hor Hugh H. Brown advocate Taft over Bryan and urge Nye county support for a strong GOP ticket ahead of August primaries.
Last night Tonopah residents filled the streets drawn by music as the Tonopah brass band urged crowds to attend two local theaters. Firemen seek to build a gymnasium and have leased the theaters to showcase local talent with a 40 cent admission. Proceeds aid the volunteer fire department. The program promises novel features and aims to rally citizens to support the cause.
Eight year old John O'Brien son of Judge and Mrs J P O'Brien was feted with a birthday party at home. Friends attended and enjoyed light refreshments games and well wishes. The Chesterfeldan manners of the youngster drew admiration and the event ended with many happy returns.
Freddie Weeks and Kid Dougherty prepare for twenty rounds in the smoker on August 12 at 124 pounds. Crowds expect a strong show after the July Fourth exhibition praised for skill and power. Kid Lawrence faces George Odell as the opener, with a full arena anticipated.
The registration office is open in Judge Briagell's courtroom from 9 AM to 6 PM. Voters are urged to register now for the fall election and not delay this important duty until it is too late.
W T Cuddy announces candidacy for county commissioner long term. A public auction will be held at the Toropah and Guidfeld Railroad company treteht howe in this city for unclaimed vegetables, part of unfinished business, with bids to be opened in the highest bidder manner and all items unclaimed before January 15 1668. R J Jonneon Tanite.
A fragmented timetable note records the Miller party arriving in Goldfield at 9 15 AM after starting from the agamir line and passing through Ming A LY. meh menopat, with a schedule reading 9 52 a.m. and 9 15 AM arrival.
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