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Newspaper

Tonopah Daily Bonanza

Location

Tonopah, Nevada, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1908

Page

2

Senator Oddie Sells His Big Nevada Land Holdings

Henry Stimler of Goldfield and William A. Marsh purchase Senator T. L. Oddies Pine Creek and other Nye county ranches in a major Nevada land deal. The buyers control nearly all Monitor and Ralston valley ranches, plan to use Pine Creek electric power for irrigation, and coordinate operations with Marshs Nye county cattle interests totaling hundred of thousands in value.

Nevada Henry ©. Stimler Goldfield William A. Marsh T. L. Oddie Pine Creek Nye County Senator Oddie Monitor Ralston Pinecreek Dei Corcoran Haystacks John Cook Northumberland Punchbowl Ike Mc.Gonigal Sparks France Hunt's Canyon Hunt W. A. Marsy Oddie Marsh Marsh and Stimler High Mountains Ralston Valley

Personal notices from Tonopah and Reno area

J G Kirchen went to Rhyolite yesterday. Dave Holland was a Goldfield visitor yesterday. Frank Golden left on yesterday's train for Reno. A F Burton returned yesterday from Manhattan. Key Pittman returned yesterday from the eastern states. A McNaughton came from Goldfield yesterday. W R Gibson from Round Mountain arrived from the north yesterday. Mr and Mrs George Wingfield and Mrs C J Sadler of Reno returned to Goldfield yesterday afternoon. J Mahana from Helena returned with supplies. P H Lightfoot returned to Millers yesterday morning after staying in town. Miss Norta Hansen with appendicitis leaves for Oakland for operation. Major J H Monteath leaves for Palo Alto for holidays. A T Johnson of Jim Butler mine leaves for Los Angeles. Miss Margaret Hurley leaves for Reno to join Frank Golden Jewelry. Nell McLean leaves for Greenwater to inspect mining property. Miss Elsig Kelsey returns to Round Mountain after visiting Tonopah friends. K Jarvis and Mra Jarvis with Miss Mary Hanan arrive from Morning Sun Iowa to stay several months. Mr Jarvis, Tonopah pioneer, formerly with Lothrop-Davis, in Tonopah. Oscar J Smith, Reno banker, passes through Tonopah en route to Goldfield.

J. G. Kirchen Yesterda Dave Holland Goldfield Frank Golden Reno A. F. Burton Manhattan Key Pittman BE. A. McNaughton W. R. Gibson Round Mountain George Wingfield C. J. Sadler J. ©. Mahana Helena P. H. Lightfoot Millers Norta Hansen Oakland J. H. Monteath Palo Éito A. T. Johnson Jim Butler Los Angeles Margaret Hurley Frank Golden Jewelry Company Elsig Kelsey Tonopah K. Jarvis Mra. R Jarvis Mary Hanan Morning Sun Iowa Mr. Jarvis Tonopa Lothrop-Davis Company Oscar J. Smith

Petition for Appointment of Bank Receiver in Round Mountain

A petition filed in district court by Attorney General Stoddard under State Bank Commissioners asks for a receiver for Round Mountain Banking Corporation and its declaration as insolvent. A restraining order is sought against directors and officers to halt all business, with show cause set for next Monday. The petition cites total liabilities of 29,699.07 and assets of 21,318.18.

District Court Stoddard State Bank Commissioners Round Mountain Banking Corporation O'Brien

The Cohn Sale At Mrs B Cohen Store

The big sale at Mrs. B. Cohen's store draws heavy shoppers. Every item is half price with rare bargains on ladies' suits coats petticoats and skirts. The sale aims to raise two thousand dollars to fund spring goods acquisition.

Mra. 8 B. Cohen Ftaef

Funeral for A. K. Simpson Held by Tonopah Miners Union

The funeral of A. K. Simpson, a Tonopah Miners Union member who fled Sunday, was held yesterday afternoon. Friends and acquaintances followed the casket to the local cemetery. Born in Tonopah on December 16, 1908, to William C. Flanagan and his wife, a daughter was reported.

A. K. Simpson Tonopah William C. Flanagan

Elko Assemblyman to Penalize Misidentifying People as Game

Assemblyman Winter plans a bill making it a crime to shoot a person who is believed to be wildlife such as a deer or canvasback duck. The article notes travel of Mrs. C. H. McIntoah and two children with two companions to Berkeley for an extended stay.

Téperea Tnan Elko County

Hotel Arrivals at Mizpah Hotel

Milton Pray, George H. Pecht, W. 4. Schurz of San Francisco. J. C. McCormack of Goldfield. M. J. Miller. Mr. and Mrs. F. Peterson. L. Putman of Manhattan. EL Ly Schrers of San Francisco. EH. A. McNaughton of Goldfield. A. F. Burton of Rawhide. T. L. McGarry and wife of Helena. Joe Schies ser of San Francisco. Frank Lane of Lone Mountain. W. R. Gibson and J. E. Sweet of Round Mountain. city references all tied to Mizpah Hotel arrivals.

Mizpah Hotel Milton Pray George H. Pecht A. F. Burton Rawhide T. L. McGarry Helena Joe Schiesser San Francisco Frank Lane Lone Mountain W. R. Gibson Round Mountain J. E. Sweet City

Noted Author Dies in New Haven Suburb Marvel Wood

Donald Grant Mitchell, aged four years, author known as Sir Marvel, died at his home Marvel Wood in Edgewood suburb New Haven tonight after an acute indigestion attack in August. His pen name and literary contributions are noted in obituaries.

New Haven Conn Donald Grant Mitchell Sir Marvel Marvelwood Edgewood

Thompson Wages Challenge to Joe Gans in Ill Match

Johnny Thompson cannot secure a bout with Battling Nelson and offers Joe Gans 60 percent of gate receipts to prove he can beat the colored ex-champion. If Thompson wins, Nelson must acknowledge a Thompson challenge. Packy McFarland and Freddie Welsh avoid the Sycamore Kid who has never been KO'd in over a hundred bouts.

Sycamore Ill Johnny Thompson Battling Nelson Joe Gans Nelson Thompson Packy McFarland Freddie Welsh Sycamore Kid

Money Saving Contrivance for the Mines at Rhyolite

A new smoke puller installed at the mouth of the Montgomery Mountain tunnel in Rhyolite promises large fuel savings. The device, distillate fueled and akin to a Sibley stove, vent the mine smoke more efficiently, reducing monthly fuel costs by about one hundred dollars. Inventors J R Lane Thomas Kirker Charles Stevens and W Sisk lead the effort, claiming strong savings where fuel is scarce.

Montgomery Mountain Mountgomery Mountain Sibley J. R. Lane Thomas Kirker Charles Stevens W. Sisk

Shortage Found At Beverly Savings Bank

Beverly Mass December 1 officials report a shortage of 9800 dollars at the Beverly Savings Bank. Albert Hoog bank teller is seriously ill after an overdose of medicine taken to induce sleep. Physicians say the overdose caused his condition.

Emer Beverly Mass Des J .Verly Albert 8. Hoog

Hookmaker Arrested In City Park Bookmaking Case

Detectives at City Park race track arrested Placido Frigerie and R. M. Sheffield bookmakers and their manager W W Lyle on charges of violating the Locke law in racing and bookmaking. Affidavits allege City Park president Hes slip and Ed Corrigan aided the meet, started to violate the act.

Hookmaker Associated Preas New Orleans City Park Race Track Placido Frigerie R. M. Sheffield W. W. Lyle Hesslip Ed Corrigan

Actress Alice Nielson Files Bankruptcy Petition

Actress Alice Nielson filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition in New York on December 16. She lists debts of 7200 dollars and assets of about 7500 dollars, with the balance described as liabilities and property values not fully detailed.

Associated Press New York Alice Nielson

A BLUE DAY WHEN J BLUE BLEW TEN TOWN

Johnnie Blue of Goldfield fired a pistol in the rear of the Butler theater while intoxicated. Captain Ed Walsh intervened to prevent harm as Blue was jailed for discharging firearms in the city. He faces arraignment before Judge Brissell.

Butler Theater Ed Walsh Mara Jupiter Blue Brissell Round Mountain Tonopah

Sinclair Losses Mother in Bridgeport California

W J Sinclair of Tonopah learns that his mother Mrs Caroline Sinclair died at Bridgeport California after a long illness. She was a pioneer of the region and is survived by a daughter Mrs C B Wedertz of Wellington. The funeral at Bridgeport drew a large local attendance.

Opan Caroline Sinclair Bridgeport California W. J. Sinclair

Beet head barbecue at Bix Casino draws huge turnout

The Beet head barbecue at the Bix Casino Tuesday evening drew a large crowd in Tonopal. Chef Ash Steadman supervised cooking with meat done to a turn as over thirty vine noodles were served. Papke-Kelly fight results were read between sandwiches.

Bix Casino Tonopal Sh. Steadman

Deputy Sheriff Returns with Burglary Convict

Deputy Sheriff T. H. Marshall returned yesterday from Carmon where he placed William Martell in the penitentiary. Martell will serve three years for carrying burglar’s tools after being convicted in this city.

Sherif T Marshall Carnon William Martell Martell

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