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Newspaper
Tonopah Daily Bonanza
Location
Tonopah, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1908
Page
2
The management of the Bonanza requests patrons to refrain from purchasing the paper from any carrier. Carriers have no authority to sell papers and doing so is strictly prohibited.
The Casino club smoker on the 12th draws crowds as Dougherty and Freddie prepare for a six round July 4th bout. Spectators predict a warm scrap and many plan to attend the big show with general admission at 2 dollars and reserved seats at 3 dollars.
Charles Wonacott arrived from Bishop yesterday while Herman Albert departs for Gold Reef. County Commissioner Sam Lind returns to Rhyolite this morning, Judge Langan travels from Goldfield, and Charles Rieger joins the volunteers' event after coming from Goldfield. Al Myers visits from Goldfield. W. W. Keith and J. F. Jenifer of Tonopah and Tidewater railway were in town yesterday. Bryson Frank Ranous and John Blum returned from camping in Big Pine. Mrs W K Wise and daughter Emma depart for California. Emma attends Miss Head's Berkeley school. Bob Montgomery, famed discoverer of the Montgomery Shoshone mine, is in town and joined by Col. Lewis Parkhurst.
Volunteers hosted a city wide benefit at two theaters to fund a new gymnasium for the fire department. Every seat sold and standing room scarce as residents bought many tickets. Performances at Butler and Nevada theaters featured Miss Nora Emmett, Mrs Lettsen Bailiet, Arthur Burrows, and others with music, vaudeville stunts, and lively encores. Crowds filled the streets as supporters praised both citizens and volunteers for a worthy cause.
The Tonopah volunteer fire department plans an evening meeting at the fire house to discuss important matters. The amusement committee will report the proceeds from the gymnasium benefit, and a delegation from local fraternal organizations will discuss adding an extra gymnasium story for a fraternal hall. members are urged to attend.
The Tonopah brass band Prairie appointed a committee to interview citizens and businessmen to determine what amount can be subscribed for regular weekly concerts through the season. All who are interested are invited to cooperate. Several local businesspersons have pledged liberal support, and concerts will be held at various locations in town so all may enjoy the music.
The Tonopah and Goldfield Railroad company will hold a public auction at their freight house at 10 a m on August 12. The sale continues until all unclaimed luggage accumulated before January 16, 1908 is disposed of. A. R. Johnson, Agent.
W R Alberger traffic manager of Tonopah and Tidewater railway visits Tonopah on the night train and plans to depart for Los Angeles this afternoon. He is regarded as a top western railroad man with a career tied to Santa Fe and Borax Smith ventures. Reports say Tonopah and Tidewater may extend toward Ely, but officials remain noncommittal. Thomas M King, president of the ton and goldfield railway directors, and other officials arrive in Tonopah this morning.
The regular monthly gathering of St. Mark's guild will meet Friday at 2 pm in the guild room. All members are urged to attend as August hosts Mrs. L. C. Platt and Mrs. B. Gamble will entertain. a new secretary will be elected and other business discussed. Grace Oddie, President.
Inviting friends of the Order of Elke for a smoker tonight at 8 o'clock. A program of rare merit has been planned and a good time is assured for those with invitations. The event occurs at the order's club rooms with certificates of location available.
The notice states cards under the heading will be rap up to date of conventions and will be charged at the rate of ten dollars, payable invariably in advance.
A brief notice references the Tonopan and Goldfield Railroad with a legible line about approval or action. The item names Tonopan and Goldfield Railroad, indicating a local railway matter and community interest without further details.
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