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Newspaper
Tonopah Daily Bonanza
Location
Tonopah, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1908
Page
2
Management asks patrons not to buy the Bonanza from regular carriers as they have no authority to sell papers. The notice urges readers to obtain copies only from designated outlets.
The Diocese of Nevada head Bishop Robinson will visit St. Mark's parish this Saturday, preaching at morning and evening services and leading confirmations. A public reception in his honor is planned Monday evening, with Mrs. Robinson accompanying him. A St. John's Day service and a special Masonic Marian service are also noted this week.
A series of brief notes details Bert L. Smith leaving for Balt Lake, George F. Blakeslee returning from the coast, Mrs. G. W. Summerfield in Goldfield, Harry Atkinson from the coast, E. E. Keliner visiting from Millers, the Tarpeys back from Manhattan, Will Davis from Ione heading to California, and multiple others including Buel Reno trip plans, the Kir ehens’ travels, HH Hanlin arriving with Mrs. Hanlin from Pittsburg, Amphlett’s Bass property strike report, Mrs. Margaret Dunaway Spriggs visiting Reno, Harry McMillan via Tonopah, Dan Edwards Rawhide to Reno, Monteath from the coast for summer, Mrs. Raycratt and Mrs. Tarpey to Manhattan, and various social and mining-related movements among local residents and visitors.
David Keith, millionaire mine owner and president of the Great Silver King Mine, with Matt Connelly, arrive in Nevada by the Salt Lake route. They tour Ely and Tonopah properties, inspect the Mizpah region, and plan thorough examinations of mines and mills. Keith notes growth in Tehachapi and discusses Hat Wax holdings with ex Senator Kearns, water encountered at 1800 feet, and plans to decide future actions after further reviews.
Despite dust and wind, J. N. Bryan's band drew a large crowd Sunday evening. The turnout on the street shows free concerts will attract Tonopah residents, as the musicians demonstrated trained, perfectly timed performances.
Within twenty six days after the fire on May 11, H. Goetz & Son completed the Palace Hotel with a grand opening on Saturday night. The firm also relocated their butcher shop to the new building and offer delivery services. The new hostelry features a magnificent bar and promises continued popularity and comfort for patrons in the southern district.
A damaged OCR note records a birth event with Mr and Mrs James Rowan and Cussingham as attending physician. It states the weight of the newborn and that the mother is recovering, with the infant reportedly doing well.
In Tonopah a lively baseball battle drew about 2000 fans as Millers and Tonopah clashed. Hurd and O'Hara starred for Tonopah while Malley delivered a clutch eighth inning hit. Umpire Kelly pleased the crowd as Millers supporters wore badges reading 160 knockers from Millers.
Eagles Elka faced the Millers in a tense matchup. Hurd pitched for Eagles and Barr for the Millers, with Hurd striking out nine and Barr eight. Errors and baserunning miscues marked the contest as players like Rogers and Peck produced two base hits while several fielding positions and lineups were noted in the scrambled record.
W. W. Keith, agent of the Tonopah & Goldfield R. R., tendered his resignation to take effect July 1 or soon after. He will become general agent of the Tonopah & Tidewater with offices in Goldfield and split time between Goldfield and Tonopah. He is regarded as a highly competent railway official with many friends in the city.
Four vagabonds appeared in Judge Brissell's court after arrest Sunday night in the town's lower section. The judge, hearing each case, ordered them to seek pastures elsewhere, granting them amnesty to depart this morning.
Voting for the Goddess of Liberty has started with a light first day count and expectations of larger turnout tonight. Early tallies show Florence McNeil leading with 600 votes, Mrs. Lenwon Balliet 350, and Emma Wise 240. certificates of incination offered at the office. Booth Mining Company stockholders vote June 1908 at Tonopah to elect directors and address business.
Judgment of 964.47 with interest and costs, levied on mill property described as southwest quarter of the northwest quarter, section 17, township 2 north, range 496 Mount Diablo, notice of public auction to sell at 1 o'clock am on a Wednesday in 1908 at the Avenue Court House, Tswe County. The Cartoon Mining and Milling Company is named as defendant.
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