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Newspaper
Tonopah Daily Bonanza
Location
Tonopah, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1908
Page
2
The management of the Bonanza warns readers that buying the paper from any carrier is forbidden. Patrons who refuse to buy from carriers will be considered payors by the paper. Regular carriers have no authority to sell papers.
John G. Kirchen, superintendent of the Tonopah Extension, has been appointed manager for the Montgomery-Shoshone, succeeding Bryce Turner. Turner resigned earlier. Kirchen, described as a top mining executive with a University of Michigan background, will split duties between Tonopah Extension and Montgomery-Shoshone while Ar Turner travels to Los Angeles and Old Mexico to inspect refining prospects.
A crowd of mining figures arrives or returns from Goldfield including Hon Murty, Lewis Parkhurst, J M Montgomery and Buse Hibbard. J A Cornelier heads to Carson with W H Melson. Colonel John S Haw returns from Rhyolite. Reported mining inspections by B Wish and other officials hint at forthcoming publications.
W. E. Johnson returned from Manhattan where he toured mining properties. He reported active orebodies and many applicants for claims. Dry washing and placer work yielded ounces of gold, with the Riley and Tip Top claims showing promise. The Gold Crater project eyed plant installation to handle output. Johnson noted San Francisco quake, but Manhattan kept prospering, shipping bullion, with ores rich from 26 to 40 dollars per ton.
In the city offices, Bonanza Bindery advertises its ledger and daybook services with samples of work. The note claims superior prompt delivery and versatility to match any light industry, urging offices to visit or view examples. St Mark's Church announces services for June 21 with Holy Communion, morning prayer, sermons, and confirmations. Mrs. J Wesley Stewart elected VP of Robes Assembly at convention in Rene TONOPAH Lodge to hold stated commemoration with fellow Freemasons invited.
Fourth of July excitement rises in Tonopah with a water fight by the Volunteer Firemen. Hose lines at hydrants will shoot streams as four nozzles operate on signal, promising a novel spectacle. Also planned are ball games, a major bout between Terry Mustain and Jack Sullivan, and festivities drawing crowds from Goldfield, Manhattan, Reno and beyond.
A bank advertisement urges readers to deposit money rather than keep it at home, promising safety, readiness, and enhanced business standing. It invites new account openings before the close of 1908 at the Nevada First National Bank of Tonopah, United States Depository.
Malcolm Macdonald received a telegram from George A. Bartlett dated Chicago noting a big season event. Bartlett says he will leave tomorrow and be in Carson Monday, home the next day. The exchange contains witty quips about conversions and sheep.
The Alamo saloon adds a rear beer garden in Tonopah, serving Hofbrau style brews. German staff will attend guests, with terms like ein Stein and 2wei Stein used for steins as Americans sample the new resort.
H Goetz proprietor announces grand opening of the Palace Hotel butcher shop and saloon after completing rebuilding. Event set for Saturday June 20 with lacation certificates for sale at the nia office.
Headquarters at Goldfield Nevada operates electric power and lighting for Goldfield Silver Peak and Blair areas. Supplies current for hoists, machines, heating and mining processes. For details contact local superintendents or the Goldfield office of the Nevada California Power Company.
A brief ad fragment mentions calling the Bo sanza and a solicitor will attend to your wants. The text is fragmentary and provides no concrete names, places, or services beyond a generic legal help offer.
Notice to stockholders states annual meeting of Booth Mining Company of Goldfield will be held in Tonopah at the Lothrop-Davis Building office on June 1, 1908 at o o’clock p m. The purpose is to elect a board of directors for the coming year and conduct other business as needed. J W Stewart secretary.
Advertisement notes a three room house for rent at Bonanza for sixteen dollars per month. Name X Z is listed as contact or owner. Limited readable details due to OCR.
East-bound service details for Tonopah and Goldfield routes include pullman and buffet cars, with dining and views offered beyond Minnesota. Directors Hanlin and W. D. Forster oversee operations from Tonopah. Passenger times listed at 5.00 p.m. and 1.50 p.m. in both directions.
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