Yerington's Bright Future Fueled by Rail Plan
Yerington district eyes renewed prosperity as railroad promoters Joe Holland and G H Pierson tour mines and ranches. Pierson predicts vast mineral showings and agricultural growth, urging immediate tonnage to justify railroad construction across Nevada's west. Holland remains optimistic about outside capital and a link to the eastern range.
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Yerington
Joe Holland
Wabuske
Rawhide Western Railroad
G. H. Pierson
California Contracting Company
Pierson
Holland
Ludwig, Douglas and Maestone
West
Nevada
California
Capital
Werington
Petition Secures County Ordinance Protecting Pheasants
A Yerington group and county commissioners backed a measure to shield Chinese pheasants until 1912. The ordinance makes hunting out of season punishable by fine or imprisonment. Fourteen pairs were released in the valley, and locals are urged to protect the birds to allow population growth.
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Yerington
Board of County Commissioners
Mason Valley
Large Reduction Plant for Rawhide Junction
A report says a large custom smelter and mill is to be built at Rawhide Junction six miles beyond Schurz. Montana capitalists led by Colonel King back the project. Site on Walker Lake offers central access to nearby mining country and avoids crop damage from fumes. Rail line would serve Yerington area, lowering ore treatment costs.
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Rawhide Junction
Schurz
Rawhide Western Railroad
Montana
Colonel King
Walker Lake
Yerington
Ludwig mine shows largest ore body yet at Yerington
Superintendent Samuel Arentz reports rapid progress at the Ludwig mine in Yerington Nevada Douglas Copper. A new large ore body on the 550 foot level yields high grade copper with assayed values 8.01 to 12.42 percent copper, while other drifts encounter chalcocite bornite and strong copper water flow.
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Samuel Arents
Werington
Arents
Deserete News of
Salt Lake
Lad+ wig
Nevada-Douglas Copper Company
Yerington
Walter C. Orem
Samuel S. Arentz
Ludwig
Arenta
Nevada-Douglas Company
West
Salt Lake Valley
Nevada-Douglas Management
First exclusive clothing store planned for Yerington
Dr. R D and Mayor J R Smith returned from Reno reporting a fine trip and good roads. In Reno Smith arranged with an eastern clothing house to open the first exclusive gents and ladies furnishings store in Yerington, targeting May 1 if all details align, with location to be chosen among top city sites.
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R, D
J. R. Smith
Reno
Nevada
Smith
Yerington
Mining district prospects boost by deputies and sheriff
Deputy U S Marshal Regan of Carson and Sheriff Ingalls of Kameralda county spent several days this week inspecting mining interests in the district. They report optimism about the Werington district's future. George Martin returned from Rawhide Thursday with a ten animal team. he has been freighting from Schurz to Rawhide. Advertise your business in the Times.
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U.S
Regan
Carson
Ingalls
Kameralda County
Werington
George Martin
Rawhide
Mr. Martin
Schurz
Police Court Passes Sentence On Evil Doers
The police court met this week handling last week's cases. Jasper Moses and Dick Mack each fined 100 for drunkenness, Mack paid. Moses chose ten days in jail. Pat Madden fined 20 for disturbing the peace and will serve time. Chas Wu fined 50 for smoking opium and paid. Leo Kingston fined 150 or 150 days for running an opium joint and chose jail. Edward Harkin released after complainant failed to appear. Charles Miller spent days in Carson on professional matters. M J Franklard of Kansas City visited Yerinton district. Miss Josie Becker returned from Mina.
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Jasper Moses
Dick Mack
Mack
Moses
Calaboose
Pat Madden
Chas. Wu
Leo Kingston
Kingston
Edward Harkin
Forbes
Charles Miller
Carson
Nordyke Quartz Mill Underwent Renovation For Ore Treatment
The Nordyke quartz mill is undergoing renovation to handle ore from Wilson Gold Mines at Mountain View. Idle for years, the mill requires repairs on the water power ditch and other tasks before operation. Once fixed, teams will transport ore to the mill and, if successful, the site will be enlarged and electrification considered.
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Nordyke
Wilson Gold Mines
Mountain View
Wise Idea Promises Match Factory Hotel Plan
A popular Yerington woman pursues a lease on a Mountain View property to launch a hotel for old maids and bachelors seeking mates. Local bachelors back the scheme and an influx of eastern single women is anticipated. Fred Waters, a local cobbler, headed to Silver City after a strike to open a shoemaking shop.
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Yering Jton
Mountain View
Fred Waters
Silvercay
Mountain View Leases Open Amid Gold Prospect on Inspiration Ledge
Mountain View remains a hub for leasing as four to five deals are set weekly. The Black Jack lease on the Inspiration ledge of the Wilson Gold Mines shows early promise with a nine foot wide ledge found near the surface. Pannings reveal gold indicating potential returns from $30 to $100 per ton, with assays underway and development planned to gauge the ledge's extent.
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Mountain View
Jack Cockwell
F. O. Stickney
O. H. Sonne
Wilson Gold Mines
Mountain View Notes On New Mining Leases In Town
Mountain View reports active mining with four new leasers this week. Plummer and Gaffney recovered four feet of ore with promising pannings, while Jack Cockwell found a four-foot $100 ore ledge on the Inspiration lease. A well boring machine drilled 60 feet of high grade ore yielding assays up to 75 per ton in gold. George Nichols, a Michigan mining engineer, lies ill with pneumonia but hopes remain high for recovery. Crosscutting on the Shirley C ledge is planned with no ore width yet known.
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Jack Cockwell
Inspiration
Bert Wilson
George Nichols
Michigan
Shirley C
Silver City Revival Boosts Nevada Gold Prospects
Silver City gains recognition as a Nevada gold producer as Capt. Davia reports ore on his property yielding two dollars per pound in gold. Nearby prospects also show strong values, signaling a lively summer for the old town. Rawson honeymoon couple arrives from Reno to settle in Yerington, while H. J. Bett is registered at the Commercial from Chicago.
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Silver City
Nevada
Davia
Old Town
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Kansas City
Yerington District
Josie Becker
Mina
Mecca
Palace
Plummer and Gaffney
Z. F. Rawson
HH. J. Bbet
Chicago
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