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Newspaper

Tonopah Daily Bonanza

Location

Tonopah, Nevada, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1908

Page

2

Oil Discovery Reported in Blair District Near Salt Marsh

Report states a single well near Salt Marsh, northwest of Blair, reached 450 feet with oil seen on surface in bottles. Observers describe a vast potential field, aided by officials and a new Goldfield Oil and Gas company preparing to accelerate drilling. Treacherous quick sands in Balt Marah warn of dangers on the marsh.

Nevada Bay State George P. Holleran George F. von Polenz R. M. Moore Harry Boyer James E. Keelyn Ol and Gas’ Company Balt Marah Aulo Lake Senda Quy Hil George W. Moore Thureday Hil Silver Peak Tribune

Grand Jury Probing Cashman Case Clarified

Telegram from District Attorney McCarren states E B Cashman faced no Bertha Smith indictment and that Bertha Smith affair involved a Civil matter. Taylor cites Cushman as the embezzler, with Cushman’s Nye county inquiry and a $10000 bond for his release in Reno.

Revo Evening Gazette Cashman-Taylor George H. Taylor P. A. McCarran Nye County E. B. Cashman Bertha Smith State Bank and Trust Company Tonopah Nev George Taylor Washoe County Bank Reno Nevada Cushman P. A. McCarren

Personal mentions from Goldfield and surrounding trips

Local notes list visits and movements of figures tied to Goldfield Nevada including Russell and Lenore Sollender from Goldfield, Patrick, attorney Fred Berry, contractors and miners, plus travel to Reno Santa Cruz Berkeley and San Francisco. Several business figures including J A Collins and N L Schade undertake mining property duties and inspections.

Wic Russell Goldfield Patrick Fred Berry Carson John G. Kirchen Montgomery Steabens Rhyolite George EB. Holesworth Reno L. R. Robbins Santa Cruz W. B. Sollender Lenore Sollender

Church Services and Schedule for December 6

Baptist services led by Rev H W Warren Nice include morning sermons Remember J C and Homesickness, with 15 minute praise and a Bible study session. Choir practice Thursday 7 30 p m. St Marks Episcopal lists Holy communion and prayers, sermon The Content of the Scriptures, address invites all to attend.

H. W. Warren Nice J. C St. Mark's Episcopal Lloyd . B. Thomas

Cushman Pleads Not Guilty in Embezzlement Case

E B Cushman, former cashier of the State Bank and Trust Company, was arraigned yesterday in district court and entered a not guilty plea to embezzlement charges. He is represented by Attorney W B Pittman and the case will be scheduled for trial.

Nye County Grand Jury D. C E. B. Cushman The State Bank and Trust Company District W. B. Pittman

Vienna Bakery Ad Promotes Pruit Cake at 56 Cents

An old newspaper snippet advertises Vienna Bakery at 171 Main St offering Pruit Cake described as the best kind for 56 cents a item. The brief ad highlights value and location for local shoppers.

Vienna Bakery Main ST

Wanted Representative for cash register sales in county

Advertisement seeks a sole county manager to introduce a new gum brand to merchants with potential earnings up to 500 dollars per month. Address 217 Delta Building Los Angeles California. Also notes for sale include a cash register and bar fixtures and a two horsepower Wagner electric motor available via the Bonanza office.

Delta Bldg Los Angeles Calif Bonanza

Arraignment in Murder Case and Mayhem Continued

Fred. Newton was arraigned in district court yesterday on the murder charge of Frank Clacin and pleaded not guilty. The case of M. South charged with mayhem was continued at defense request with date to be set later. Mrs. A N Berryessa and two children arrived from Bridgeport California to visit Postmaster Stewart and plan to join Mr. Berryessa in Los Angeles. Stewart has returned home from Rawhide.

N. L. Schade Blair C. McCormack Broken Hills Clifford Goldfield McCormack J. A. Collins Goldfield Trading and Transfer Company Collins Fred. Newton Frank Clacinnl M. South A. N. Berryessa Bridgeport California Postmaster Stewart Thin City Los Angeles Berryessa

Mizpah Grill Named Pleasant Dining Spot

The Mizpah grill earns a nod as a pleasant place to dine. Local patrons praise its atmosphere and service in a concise note dated February 2, 1922.

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