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Newspaper
Tonopah Daily Bonanza
Location
Tonopah, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1908
Page
2
Tonopah volunteer fire department met to move the two upcoming meetings to Wednesday due to Christmas and New Year Eve. A committee was formed to draft a resolution for the legislature to amend the fire fines act. The proposed change would require a defective flue to be repaired to a safe condition after owner notification.
Jimmie Clark assemblyman elect and Reno Gun Club secretary loses his Llewellyn setter in an extraordinary incident after veterinary advice. The dog endured seidlitz powders and explosive effects, ending its life in suffering. A marriage license was issued to Elmore C. Simpson and Edna Malatesta, both of Tonopah.
Goldfield autoists plan spring meets on Miller Lake dry bed but face a dispute with Mrs. Bessie Miller who claims the entire lake bed as hers. Her attorney cites 160 acre location stakes and placer discoveries while Tex Rickard and others weigh legal options to use the site under terms.
Tonopah Aerie No. 271 Fraternal Order of Eagles meets tonight at Butler hall at 8 30. Visiting brothers cordially invited. ALEX A Dewar W P.
A long list of visitors and locals in Goldfield includes Ralph Péterson and Arthur Raycraft from Manhattan, H McNamara as a Goldfield passenger, Rufus C. Thayer of Thayer and Steels, T B Bassett overseeing a Belmont mill, and T L Oddie heading to Blair to study mining. Notables include Rev H Warren Nice, Senator Harry V Moorehouse, Eugene Hinkel returning from Sacramento and San Francisco, T S Marshall on sheriff office business, W M McDonald returning to Tonopah, and George W Towing named Carson city marshal. Lawyer Pat Carney, F W Dixon, J F Stebbins, and B A Wixson depart for mining business, with Charles Schnepfe granted a divorce from Sadie E Schnepte. Charles Nelson plans a California visit, James Morris to San Francisco for holiday return, Vera Louise Malatesta traveling from San Francisco, and Miss Mary Gruber celebrated. Finalized sale of Oddie ranch to William Marale and Charles Sumter William Marale completes transfer to Goldfield owners. both return today.
A Chicago to Detroit roster shows guests arriving at a hotel including D. McCray of San Francisco Marin Cafferetta M. Greenburg W. K. Conklin J. W. Alsop HP Weiner D J Cushman R C Thayer P F Carney Goldfield W A Hodkinson and wife A Peet Salt Lake T B Bassett Belmont H V Morehouse H M Farnham Mrs C Munn J H Tate Goldfield R Roth Allentown F J Rich Los Angeles P B Vantress B D Walker Lone Mountain Ben Williams Big Pine G F Bartlett San Francisco P T Homer Detroit
Hennessey Murphy and Sweeney lessees on the Booth workings run two shifts and may join the list of shippers soon. The bottom level shows strong indicators while the “Frisco Jease” area has been surrendered. Stock movements appear manipulated, with a recent drop from 33 to 25 cents. Hold stock and buy at 25 cents to ride a potential return to a dollar.
Johnnie Blue faced Judge Bris sell after an arrest for discharging firearms within city limits. He was fined 100 dollars or sixty days in county jail, sentence suspended pending good behavior, with a chance to return to work. Witnesses testified to his character despite alcohol influence at the time.
John Duty arrived Saturday and will immediately put a force of men to work on the Johnnie group property south of town. The site lies beside the Cowboy and Mayflower holdings and shows good surface indications for development.
Last week at Manhattan Mall total lion shipments from the camp since January 14 1968 amount to 378 887 07. Shipments through the bank during the week were 2700. Total shipments to date stand at 381 587 57.
James J Corbett appears in his new three act comedy Pacing the Music at the pavilion next week. The show promises a complete production with strong supporting cast and fine scenery. One night only with tickets going on sale Monday morning at Miner’s Drug Store.
Clive Wagner filed in district court for divorce from Charles F. Wagner on cruelty grounds. She seeks $50 monthly alimony and custody of two minor children. The couple have lived in Hawthorne for many years.
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