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Newspaper
Tonopah Daily Bonanza
Location
Tonopah, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1908
Page
2
Notice states the Honanza management will consider any breach of conduct as a favor to themselves. Patrons are urged to observe rules and etiquette within the venue to ensure orderly operation and continued access.
Congressman George A Bartlet arrives Monday morning from the north to a crowd at the depot. Friends and admirers, including four local men, plan to greet him with an impromptu procession and escort him through town.
Yesterday's ballot counts show Frances Gilbert in first with 795 votes, Emma Wise second at 666, Florence McNeil third with 610, and Letson Balliet fourth at 490. Frances Gilbert leads as Emma Wise closes the gap. results reflect ongoing public interest in the Goddess of Liberty pageant.
A string of arrivals and departures marks the day with Jack Longstreet from Clif ford H A McKim back from Eureka Frank Naughton of Manhattan in town and T B Marshall returning from Goldfield Malcolm Macdonald and George Lewis Parkhurst and Myron Champlin visiting or traveling to Round Mountain Paddy Grimes and Pete Hertel return from Goldfield Mrs T O'Connell and son Tom depart for Los Angeles Tosoph Sutcliffe, a former Tonopah miner, in the city from Rawhide Mrs Timlin back from Goldfield A J Chalmers roadmaster P A McCarran and E Wildes from Goldfield James Campbell heading to Round Mountain Irving MacDonald on business Rhyo lle B H Cushman to Reno with Mrs Cushman P V Meyers of Belleholon in town for legal business Allis-Chalmers man J D Smith to Manhattan then Round Mountain George C Jones and wife arrive from Lake Tahoe Ruth Green and Miss Alice Hunsaker head to Los Angeles Ethel Hunsaker and Walter Hunecker with them A D Parker of Little Foundry Mining Co visiting Extension Mine
The Butler Theatre showed a moving picture reel yesterday depicting the battle of the flowers and a flower parade along with scenes of the fleet’s San Francisco arrival and sailors’ parade. The program also included other films and is set for Monday evening admission. W. W. Hoath offers a 106 reward for arrest and conviction of any saloonkeeper selling liquor to minors? Dr Mapes has relocated offices.
Goldfield Knights of Columbus arrive by special train at 10 45 a m for a packed Columbus Day program in Tonopah. A luncheon at Elks Hall precedes a 1 p m baseball game against the Tonopah Council, followed by a Sanctuary Society musical program and refreshments at the ball grounds.
The 3 o clock second ball game promises a rugged match as Tonopah Mining clashes with Montana Tonopah. Umpire Harry Greer, a veteran of major leagues, will officiate. Newcomer Weatall stars for the Montanas while Landsborough and Doane lead the Tonopah Mining lineup with Weeks Harpham subs listed.
A spirited scene at the intersection of Brougher avenue and Main Street last night featured La Petite Whiskers from the French Laundry attempting to climb a telegraph pole. The Pegasus rocket shot toward the Butler Theater but was halted by Sam Hane as the animal approached the theater entrance without a ticket. Minor wagon damage occurred but owners remained calm.
On and after July 6th we will be located in the banking rooms formerly occupied by the Kiste Haak and Trust Company. We will be pleased to have our friends and customers visit our banking rooms and avail themselves of our very improved facilities. We have, in addition to our manganese sod sate absolute ly fire proof vaults and safety deposit boxes. Nevada First National Bank of Tonopah United States Depository.
The Casino was crowded yesterday afternoon for boxing bouts featuring Freddie Weeks and Nandles. Weeks and his opponent fought two rounds apiece in slugging exchanges, drawing muted excitement from spectators.
The Board of Directors of the To nopah Mining Company of Nevada declares a quarterly dividend of 25 percent payable July 21. Books Close July 1, reopen July 8.Cheeta will be mailed. C. A. Higbre, See The Tonopah Mining Company of Nevada, 472 Bullitt Building, Philadelphia, Pa.
The Tomahawk Mining Company of Bellehelen reports a five-foot ledge of $200 ore in a 400-foot drift. Machinery including four 50-horsepower air compressors, three air drills, and a gasoline engine is en route from Tonopah. The plan aims to drive 569 more feet to reach a six-foot-wide ledge on surface.
Notice to stockholders announces Booth Mining Company of Goldfield annual meeting at the Lothrop Davis Company building in Tonopah on June 1, 1908 at 3 p m to elect a board of directors and transact other business as required by by laws J W Stewart Secretary
The above meeting has been postponed until June 20 1908. A further postponement is noted to June 27. J. W. Stewart, Secretary.
Fragmented copy notes Tonopar and Goldfield service with times 3.20 am 1.50 pm 8.20 pm and 8.00 pm. Mentions through Pullman service and both directions Belviss on all Comat and Bante ei, garbled.
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