Rich gold strike at Bovard sparks new mining boom
Archie Dedmond Charlie Thrailkill and Bert Knap struck a rich gold bearing ledge at Bovard Camp after seven months of hard work. A Tonopah and Rawhide representative secured a six day option for 45000 on two small fractions. About 1500 people are in camp with squatters selling plots high as 200 to 300 dollars. Local residents including Charles Mcleod Albert Bovard and George Bovard hold ground nearby as tent businesses grow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Desort
Archie Dedmond
Charlie Thrailkill
Bert Knap
Camp Bovard Laat
Andoone
Aledige
Thrailkill
Dedmond
Yerington
Tonopah
Rawhide
Sde
Tris
Bovard
Charles and Mason Mcleod
Albert Bovard
A. J. Daniels
George Bovard
G. R. Clark
Werington Public School April Report
The Werington School reports April attendance 85 percent. Honor Roll recipients include Edna Dillon Ruth Vardy Gerald Hironymous Dan McLeod Winifred Warren Muriel Bernard and others for Grammar and Primary Departments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Werington
W. KE. Fuhrman
Bessie H. Davis
Edna Dillon
Ruth Vardy
Gerald Hironymous
Dan McLeod
Winifred Warren
Muriel Bernard
Ethel Berrows
Hazel Ambrose
Adele Vaillencour
Kathleen Hironymous
Victor Bernard
Lucile Gallagher
Paralyzed rancher Chas Snyder near Yerington
Chas Snyder at his home ranch near Yerington suffered sudden paralysis last Sunday. On Saturday he was in good health. by Sunday morning he could not rise. Latest bedside reports show little or no improvement. Dr. A B Hickox of Oakland has been visiting the district this week. M In McKinney of Reno arrived in Yerington yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas
Snyder
Yerington
A. 8. Hickox
Oakland
Active prospecting drives summer mining boom near Yerington
In the Pine Grove Mount Grant and nearby Granite Mountain views districts south of Yerington mining and prospecting expand as a two stamp mill arrives for RR MacLeod's Mount Grant claims. The Wheeler and Petrie properties show ongoing ore production and potential bonding of the Wilson mine at Pine Grove to eastern capital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mountain View
Mt. Grant
Pine Grove
Old Aurora
RR. MacLeod
Mount Grant
Yerington
Werington
BR. W. Drummond
Wilson
Mason Pass Strike Reveals Rich 25 204 Ton Gold Ledge
In Mason Pass district a 12 foot ledge at the Easy Money claim No 2 produced an average $25 204 per ton in gold across its width. The claim group held by W L Constantine Frank Smith and Al Mack adjoins O H Sonne and Ed Murphy ground where a rich strike was reported last week. Lime and porphyry formed the ledge and six men will start work to open ground as development continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacLeod
Mason Pass
W. Ll. Constantine
Frank Smith
al Mack
O. H. Sonne
Ed Murphy
Ladies Aid Social to Feature Dollar Tales in May
The Ladies' Aid of the Methodist Episcopal church hosts a social Friday evening May 1 in Spangler hall. Each member will tell how she earned a dollar for the society funds. A gallery display and ice cream are planned with Mrs. Marsal in charge.
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Ladies' Aid
The
Methodist Episcopal Church
Spangler Hall
Marsal
Mountain View District to Erect Custom Mill for Ores
A mill site at Reservation formerly Loma has been secured and preparations are nearly complete. Officials expect erection within sixty days, enabling Mountain View to process its ore and contribute to the gold output soon.
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Mountain View District
Reservation
Loma
Sunday Services at Methodist Church with Rev Joseph Johns
The Methodist Episcopal Church schedules 10 a.m. Sunday school and 11 a.m. preaching by Rev Joseph Johns who has served the charge for five years. at 7:30 p.m. the sermon titled I believe in the Holy Ghost followed by Barrett's service at 2:30 p.m. Sunday school at 3:15 p.m. ends with another sermon by Rev Johns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Episcopal Church
Joseph Johns
Development under way on Koierim and son's gold claims
Development work on the Koierim and son's gold claims along the old Reservation road ten miles northeast of Yerington proceeds rapidly. Four men work as shafts reach depth with promising ore values. Red Top No 1 shaft at 35 feet and Crown Point shaft at 45 feet show widening ledges and encouraging assays. The owners plan deeper testing and have built miner accommodations with windlasses and other improvements. The Knierim firm expresses strong confidence and pledges to advance the property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Koierim and Son
Old Reservation Road
Yerington
Red Top
Crown Point
Red Top No. 1
Messrs. Knierim and Associates
Home Folks Notices From Yerington and Nearby
Lee Wightman visited Yerington from Fallon on Friday. Mrs. Frank Morse is seriously ill at Artemisia hospital. Noble of San Francisco arrived in Yerington Thursday. J Mallorey arrived from Fresno, California. Rev. Joseph Johns arrived in Yerington this week from Battle Mountain to meet old parishioners at the Methodist church Sutra evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Morse
Artemisia Hospital
Noble
San Francisco
Yerington
J. Mallorey
Fresno
California
Joseph Johns
Battle Mountain
Johns
Verin
Reassuring gold find at Lucky 3 lease in Mountain View
The Lucky 3 lease owned by Adams Birmingham and Gaffney yielded high grade ore on a 2 foot ledge. A 10 foot drift face from the 65 foot shaft showed honeycombed ore with pannings indicating values of 100 to 200 dollars per ton. Plummer and Gaffney push high grade work while Shirley C. development also improves prospects.
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Mountain View
Lucky 3
Adams, Birmingham and Gaffney
Plummer
Gaffney
Shirley C
Telephone changes hands in local system sale
J. I. Wilson buys controlling interest and takes responsible management for debts and oil-company bills. Plans include extending service to Mountain View and Granite mining camps and upgrading existing lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. I. Wilson
Mountain View
Granite
Gray visits Yerington to inspect Kelly mine holdings
A B Gray of Reno arrived in Yerington on Friday and Saturday continued to the old Crab district about 23 miles south. With Colorado partners he has acquired the Kelly mine and maintains a small crew at work as he visits in his capacity as general manager to inspect the property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. Gray
Reno
Yerington
Old Crab District
Easter Star Visit Planned by Grand Matron in Yerington
Grand Worthy Matron Mrs Coffin will visit Nuoui Chapter in Yerington on April 27. All members are urged to attend this official visit. Josiy Davidson, Worthy Matron.
Copper Ground Changes 10 in Yerington District
Eight copper claims were transferred last week from Gilmore and Frederick to H. Hamlin for Reno and eastern capital. The Yer ington-B. C. Mining company now holds the group, with high copper content and a 30 percent iron-kossai dyke. Assays show $69 per ton gold nearby. development includes a potential hoist and power installation as sinking proceeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilmore
Frederick
H. Hamlin
Reno
Eastern Capital
Wabuska- Yerington
Yerington District
Yerington-B. C. Mining Company
Yerington
Verington-B. C. Co
Western Nevada Copper Mine Shows Strong Oxide Zone
Western Nevada Copper reports strong results from the 200 cross-cut at Yerington. Pay ore extends 30 feet 8 inches in the oxide zone with streaks and bunches. Assays near 11 percent copper in material exposed. continuity with depth noted as work advances northward.
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Maurice M. Johnson
Western Nevada Copper Company
Yerington
Salt Lake
Nevada
Johnson
Entertains Friends At Hoppin Home Tuesday Evening
Tuesday evening a number of friends were entertained at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Thad Hoppin. Songs recitations and music afforded the pleasure of the evening. Refreshments were served late in the evening after which the merry party departed well satisfied with the evening's enjoyment.
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Thad Hoppin
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Public School Report
McKinney
Yerim
Mason
Lee Wightman
Fallon
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