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Newspaper
Tonopah Daily Bonanza
Location
Tonopah, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1908
Page
2
The grand jury continued session investigating the Round Mountain murder. Three witnesses were examined and it is believed an indictment will be returned. Reports from Round Mountain say the murder was premeditated and the jury holds undisclosed facts as well.
Articles signed in Goldfield set a twenty round bout between Freddie Weeks of Tonopah and Martin Heffron of Goldfield. They will weigh 131 pounds at 6 PM on November 17. Heffron, Goldfield’s district champion, will be backed by his camp while Weeks brings Tonopah support and a special train will run from the city.
The uniform rank Knights of Pythias plans a uniform ball on Thursday evening November 19 at Miners' Exchange hall. A committee was appointed last evening and work will begin immediately to make the event the season's highlight. The last ball remains a delightful memory for Tonopah dancers and expectations are high for a repeat success.
Rev Dr Melanchon Woolsey Striker president of Hamilton College is in critical condition from a runaway accident in Clinton New York. He suffered a brain concussion and possible internal injuries while his carriage driver was also hurt. Fire destroys Imperial Tobacco factory in Mulberry City area causing extensive damage and several workers escape.
Heine Hinkel, famed proprietor of the City Bakery, marked his twenty-eighth birthday with a small party of intimate friends. The Dutch themed feast featured a menu of Dutch dishes and songs, ending with Meunchner and Brews. Heinie Goetz entertained by performing Tanhauser arias to an Anheuser accompaniment, drawing neighbors from blocks away before the party dispersed.
Washington Oct 28 Gifford Pinchot and A F Porter announce a 10 to 15 percent reduction in sheep grazing rates on national forests for the coming season. The move reflects weaker wool prices and mutton values while honoring prior understandings that minor market fluctuations would not trigger changes. Most rates will drop about one cent per head, with exceptions where a 5 cent minimum or locally fixed low rates exist.
Mr and Mrs H Goots of a local hotel announce the marriage of their daughter Rose to J McQuillan. The ceremony was held October 3 by Judge Briswell. The couple plan to reside in the city. McQuillan is a Tonopah pioneer connected with Wittenberg Warehouse Co and well known statewide.
Public Administrator L L Blue Menthal was granted letters of administration by the district court for the estate of Stewart Birney, deceased. Earlier letters granted to William Enger, former county clerk, were revoked before the court granted the new administration to Menthal.
The Hallowe'en club schedules a masquerade ball Friday evening October 30. The event promises notable fun and adventure as the club embraces the Halloween spirit, described as an unforgettable social date.
The regular St Mark's Guild meeting will be held in the guildroom on Friday October 30 at 2 30 p m. The session will combine social and business items and all members are invited. Hostesses are Mrs Key Pittman and Mrs Will Pittman. Kate Kidd, secretary.
An item from a reliable brokerage house Kenneth Donnellan & Co. mentions investments and a product pitch for four year port and sherry wines at two dollars per gallon from H iatt & Co, suggesting a mixed financial and promotional snippet within the market page.
P H Lightfoot of Millers is in town Lewis A Parkhurst left yesterday for Reno D W Dunkle Blair hotel proprietor is in town W A Warensford leaves this morning for Ban rancieco Clay Tallman returned to Rhyolite P Hennessey back from Goldfield Tom Devine Beatty from the south Freddie Weeks visited Goldfield Mrs J Casey McDaniel Gold field in Tonopah James Moffitt Blake Moritt and Towne Los Angeles left for Rhyolite William Sorenson returns from Salt Lake Ben F Edwards left for Berkeley S Van Newman Millers arrives for a few days in Tonopah N B Hall of the postal department Goldfield to the coast Mr and Mrs BE McNutt return from coast Blumenthal reports Paris sights Charles J Blumenthal enjoying Paris plans Nile trip and tomb of Little Egypt the Sphinx and pyramids.
San Francisco over San Francisco 6 to 0 and Los Angeles 7 to 1 over Portland in latest league tally. Oakland blanked 0. The results list multiple city matchups from the Pacific Coast League.
DAS notes cards under this heading will be charged ten dollars in variably in advance from date until election, outlining the payment deadline and staggered billing terms for voters or supporters.
RAILHUAL EFFECTIVE JULY 26. A.M. and P.M. schedules show departures at 7:46 and 2:10 with a 6:00 p.m. return. Locations TONOPAH AND GOLDFIELD are referenced in the notice.
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