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Newspaper
Tonopah Daily Bonanza
Location
Tonopah, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1908
Page
2
The Bonanza management warns against paying third parties or carriers for the newspaper. It states that no regular carriers have authority to sell paper and will consider such payments to be improper or unauthorized.
J. J. Bighals travels through the city from Goldfield with George A. Cole and Edgar Stone to promote the National Independence party. The veteran newspaper man is described as an old-time journalist given courtesy when meeting the fraternity.
A long list of personal notices notes travel and return dates for residents and visitors. Dr Bydney Clark, Malcamy Mavdonmaid, Dr R J Mapes, Charles Kiychen, W J Solfendor, Mire Be tl Brady, Dan Hamilton, John G Kirchen, Mrs XNI Bod, H OH Harpham, Donald J Gilles, Mrs A C Stock, Mr and Mrs Arthur faycraft, Bryce Turner, Professor Claude Scheer, Clinton Sparks, Amikses Clare and Winnifred Tarpey, Jack Saleberry, HG Merry, John S Haw, Frances O Meara, Mrs M Sheridem, Mrs A Ackerman, Mrs J N Stevens, Frank Peterson, Arthur Brabrook, Allen Spencer family, Key Pittman and others are listed as traveling, visiting, or returning from cities such as Goldfield, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Round Mountain, Manhattan, Reno, Silver Peak and Rye County areas. Exchange mainly updates on movements and visits rather than events.
Promoters hype a premier afternoon in the smoker with a top bout and a battle royal Featuring Ward Flynn Jack Sullivan Hing Jolson Slick Morrill Jim the Pup and more Officials plan an all day event with business closings from 3 to 6 pm Referee Arthur Buel to oversee both main bout and battle royal Action bows at 2390 vod dhe matin event near Travelock
Newspaper recalls training scenes between County Commissioner W Cuddy and Judge J P Brinsell as local foot racers prepare for a dramatic showdown. Ed Matley sculpts the Judge while Brow recounts a St Patrick glow ride and a track challenge gone awry amid crowd jeers and comic bravado.
Miss Sue Howard faces a contest over her yearlong term and hefty wine costs set at 200 dollars per action. The matter involves allegations of unclear ownership and potential awards tied to the hill region. Community observers await further clarifications.
Earth tremor morning scene near Mr. James Force residence ends with a burglary in which wealth and heirlooms vanish from Sunny Jhun's pockets. Piercy Weather Bureau director watches as a prowler enters while guests discuss ventilation. Police pursue clues as athletes discuss a midnight show.
A telegram received late last night stated Mina M Williams, a teacher at Gardner's near Sunnyside, is dangerously ill at Ploche. It requests her brother go to Pierce at once. Diligent search has failed to reveal any trace of her brother. he is asked to call at the Bonanza office if in the vicinity.
Public auction to the highest bidder on June 18 1908 at 10 oclock A M for one Keven and a hot gasoline engine at Coaldale station, sale at the company fresh house. Right to reject bids reserved. KEITH Ament T & GRR Co Five seated claret at 1.50 per annion HJ Hall & Co tf
Bank urges residents to deposit money for safety and prestige and promises to add new customers to its books before the close of 1908. The notice emphasizes safety and community standing, inviting deposits at the United States depository.
C Haikes, statistician for the Geological Survey, visits Avixona area and Nevada mining camps. He tours producing properties in Tenopah and collects data on milling processes and mineral production. He plans to visit Manhattan and Round Mountain camps next.
A heavy vote was polled yesterday as candidates vie for a Fourth of July honor in Tonopah. The list includes Miss Abbig Hayden Miss Cassle Johnson Mrs. Lowen Balliett Miss Alice Hunsaker Miss Ruth Winans and Miss Florence O'Brien.
The Tonopah and Goldfield meat market touts a new American slicing machine capable of slicing meat from tissue-thin to any thickness at 300 slices a minute. It claims automatic operation and high sanitation with uniform thickness, a novelty in southern Nevada, priced at two hundred dollars. Public inspection invited, plus stockholders notice for Booth Mining Company meeting in Goldfield on June 1, 1908 to elect a board of directors.
Dr R J Mapex recently returned from a coast visit with Kysok A Keith aboard Keiths auto. The duo reports a delightful journey with no breakdown or accident. Keith plans to return soon and local solicitors offer to arrange further viewings.
Notice states the above meeting is postponed and rescheduled for June 15 1908. J W Stewart signs as secretary with a dated June 1 1908.
The Tonopah and Goldfield Railroad announces dining car service on all Coast and East bound trains beyond Mina with through buffet service. General Superintendent Wm Hanlin and Agent Poster outline enhanced dining options on both directions toward Goldfield and beyond Mina.
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