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Newspaper
Tonopah Daily Bonanza
Location
Tonopah, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1908
Page
4
The piece denounces false reports that Tonopah mines will close, criticizing Reno press agents and sensationalism. It urges responsible journalism, notes Tonopah’s historical role in southern Nevada’s growth, and warns of the harm caused by unchecked rumors.
Holiday shopping in Tonopah starts early as shoppers seek desired gifts. Merchants report high priced goods selling fast and advertise honest prices to attract local customers and deter mail orders. Shop early or risk missing items and take what is left.
An editor addresses rumors about Tonopah mines shutting down. He advises readers to rely on authentic information from trusted papers and to lead with verified facts before repeating unconfirmed stories.
The Tonopah Eagles held their regular election of officers last evening followed by a social hour. Elected were Worthy president Mark Averitl, vice-president A. R. Graham, chaplain H. J. Wilde-Brube, secretary W. M. Lawle, inside guard Dan Kelly, outside guard Peter Cunningham, physician Dr. C. L. Hammond, and trustees W. W. Booth, A. J. Griffin, A. Dewar.
At a special meeting of the volunteer fire department last evening the drafted constitution and by laws were adopted and will take effect next Thursday. Minor details were discussed for the good of the order and future officers will be nominated at the next meeting for the coming year.
One of the largest and most complete holiday goods displays has arrived at the Drobovsky and Company jewelry store. The line includes nearly every article found in metropolitan stores, offering first class bargains for those seeking fine goods.
The Mizpah hotel hosted the first of a winter series of lobby dances last night. Proprietor Bob Govan oversaw arrangements and ensured guest comfort. He plans to hold weekly dances and invites all Tonopah residents to attend.
Mrs. Tena Coby, a colored laundress, killed John Manley with an ax in Chapew Wednesday morning. The victim, also colored, was struck about a dozen times, nearly beheading him over a missing 40 cents. The dispatch notes this is said to be the woman's sole motive.
Lazard Freres announced a $2,000,000 gold shipment engagement to Paris. Rains bring damage near the Arkansas river headwaters. R. B. Kidd thanks patrons and promotes a new assay office two doors south of the Palace Hotel Main Street with a complete power plant for swift assaying services.
Ed Uren offers sold from the Cobweb saloon fixtures kept from the recent fire at the Nevada Club. Items include an office desk and chair two National cash registers one single and one double two oak card tables a cigar case and a liquor case. Cash buyers only and prices set to attract new business ventures.
The Chesapeake and Ohio railway and W R Johnson and company pled guilty to rebating before Judge Waddill. The railroad was fined nine thousand dollars and Johnson and company four thousand five hundred.
A blaze at the Anthony Shapiro clothing and jewelry shop in Dickson City, near Scranton, killed five family members. Shapiro’s son and daughter and Mrs Shapiro’s parents died. Mrs Shapiro and two other children escaped from second story windows. The Mixpah grill is noted in the report.
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