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Newspaper
Tonopah Daily Bonanza
Location
Tonopah, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1908
Page
2
A blaze in Mina Nevada at 11:30 p.m. damaged the Davis hotel area and the butcher shop, Northern saloon, and Sol Summerfield’s store with post office. Firefighters used the railroad water supply. loss estimated at 450000 with control by 1:30 a.m. The wind threat could have raised losses to 100000 more to railroad property.
The Ladies' guild bazaar at Miners Exchange hall drew a crowded, bustling crowd last evening. Tables sold out before midnight as candy, aprons, telegraphs, and hand painted china drew buyers. Newt Crumley bought all aprons, Fred Berry bought all telegrams, Mike Flint judged crafts, while Westley Stewart oversaw refreshments. Dancing began at 9, and organizers earned praise for a well run event.
Fragmentary line notes that organizers ensured guests enjoyed themselves to the limit, emphasizing the event's success through collective effort and hospitality.
James Neal who died Saturday of organic heart trouble will be buried this afternoon at the local cemetery. Wonacott and Hall are in charge with services by the veterans of the Civil War, of which Neal was a member. Veterans raised funds to cover funeral expenses and Tonopah residents are invited to attend.
Slim Barbour was arrested Saturday at Hazen en route to Salt Lake on a board bill beating charge. He settled all charges and was allowed to leave Tonopah, saving county expense and giving him a lesson likely to deter future acts.
Notice says all Elks gather at the lodge rooms at 2 45 this afternoon to meet the Goldfield Elks minstrels. George Thatcher Exalted Ruler presides.
Sheriff in Humboldt County and officials announce a $1000 reward for the arrest of Charles Barr, the murderer of Deputy Sheriff Larkin. The Humboldt supervisors add $500, the widow supplies the rest, with potential governor’s boost to $1500. Barr is described as about 21, 5 feet 5 inches, 170 pounds, left handed, with sandy beard, wearing blue overalls and a white Stetson. He was last seen with a bay mare and armed with a .26-.35 Winchester and a .38 Colt. Father’s address listed as W. G. Barr, 2004 Golden Gate Avenue, San Francisco.
The Knights of Pythias held their annual election at Buller hall naming W. J. Thomas as chancellor commander H. W. Scheld as vice chancellor Kenneth J. Booth as prelate Letson Balliet as master of work C. D. Riegler as master of finance George M. Swasey as exchequer KR C Barrett as keeper of records S Rob and guards J T Garner and John Barrier as guards T S Marshall J C Cowden Ed Miller named trustees Installation set for January.
Tonight at the casino a cowboy style barbecue is advertised. R B Kidd expresses thanks to customers and invites future business at his assay office two doors south of the Palace hotel Mafit street, noting a new power plant and readiness to assay all kinds.
Western Pacific begins work at Rocky Point to divert the river, build a dam, and construct a three track line, about four miles from Battle Mountain. Southern Pacific funds half the project, and a new Stone House to Argenty track could shorten the route by four to five miles, leaving Battle Mountain off the line. Also noting an ad for year‑old port and cherry wines at $2.00 per gallon by Hall & Co.
A series of brief notes document daily movements of residents and visitors. Lewis A. Parkhurst, Dr. Phillips, C. B. Coykendall, J. F. Stebbins, Postmaster Collins, Sheriff Owens, County Commissioner Lindsay, J. Thompson, Frank Tait, Mrs. Daveler and son Erle Daveler, Frank Golden, J. G. Kirchen, B. P. Tognini, W. F. Dixon, Miss L. L. Gilman, Mrs. Hoag, Robert Mayes, George Wingfeld, Mrs. Sadler, A. M. Ardery, Mrs. Mortis, Mrs. Phillips, Jane, Mr. Phillips, Frank Peterson, Judge Saunders, T. Katekau and wife with various destinations including Reno, Tonopah, San Francisco, Cripple Creek, Paso Robles, and Goldfield.
The Goldfield Hills minstrel show arrives tonight at the Eagles pavilion under Tonopah lodge auspices. About seventy five performers join the delegation on the 3 20 train and march from the depot with scenery carloads for a staged program amid a lively series of jokes and first time stunts. Tickets are on sale at a local drug store.
Fathers Carey and McMullin from San Francisco begin a week long mission at St Patrick's Church. Daily schedule includes 6:30 am and 8:30 am masses with instructions, 2:00 pm children's instruction, 7:30 pm rosary sermon and benediction with choir. Carey to stay for Christmas day services.
A long list of hotel arrivals includes John Mulcahy T D Murphy BR Collins Ed Michael Thomas Kearne and many others from Goldfield Rhyolite Reno San Francisco Manhattan Bullfrog Round Mountain San Jose and San Francisco. The roster notes guests Mr and Mrs George Wingfield Mrs J L Mo Garry J A Saunders F P Kourns W F Tali and Miss E Wright among locals and travelers.
Poem-like exhortation urges suppressing criticism and adopting a positive booster stance. It emphasizes keeping tools away, hiding devices, and cultivating a winning manner to aid rulings and binding actions.
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