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Yerington Times

Location

Yerington, Nevada, United States of America

Date

Aug 11, 1920

Page

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District Court in Yerington Faces Various Cases

A busy session before Judge Hart in Yerington dealt with estate duties authorizing sale of Elmira Glann property, multiple quiet title suits decided for plaintiffs, several divorces granted including custody, and administrator fee disputes. Venue change denied, appeals noted, and judgments rendered on notes and estates.

Ditrict Hart Yellington E. H. Whitacre Elmira Glann H. M. Pursel Mailda Osborn Nancy Perkins Louis Janin, Jr Marti Christainsen Annie Christiansen Henry Carney John C- Carney Guy Terry W. F. Reading Fred Fulstone W Hyatt Bertha Cruger Chas Oscar Graetz Frances Graetz Graetz Robert Scheel Lee Hull District Court Ormsby County Carson Reno Yerington John F. Kunz Atorney Hull Tilly Wishart Albert M- Wishart W. FE. Luce J. Andrew Guttery Plaintie R. L. Waggooner Ruth Alice Stocker J. B. Stocker George Knierim Kendall Justice Court Knierim Kendalls

Miss Martin to Speak in Nevada Towns This Week

Miss Anne Martin, candidate for United States Senator from Nevada, arrives in Yerington Friday for an open air address near the post office at 7:30 p.m. She also speaks Friday at 3 p.m. at Mrs. Schirtz’s home in Mason and Thursday at 2 p.m. to the Wellington Ladies Club, followed by a 7 p.m. auto address in front of Reading’s store in Wellington.

Miss Martin Anne Martin United States Nevada Yerington

Local Election Dates And Mining Attention Prominent

August dates mark registration close and filing deadlines for the primary election with August 1 registration closing at 9 p.m. and August 27 set for challenges and certificates of nomination. A registry list will be published by August 22, expenses due by September 2, and polls open September 7. Wint Willis, from Reservation, drew mining interest as outsiders eyed his property to be studied by mining engineers and geologists.

Wint Willis

Main Street safety upgrades planned with signs and angled parking

Chief Kelly orders warning signs and electric lights along Main Street at Pearl Littell Broad Way and Pacific to curb speeding and parking near hydrants. Surveys by C F Kennedy proceed as Jack Kendall and Tom Ham­ken work. Meanwhile Reno elders protest grand jury bias blaming no women on the panel. three prominent women are arrested amid resolutions by local women's groups.

Chief Kelly Main Street Pearl Street Littell Avenue Broadway Pacific Streets C. F. Kennedy Jack Kendall Tom Hammken Man Kelly Eldt Reno Bessie R. Eichelberger Nevada Federation of Women's Clubs Maud C. Edwards Sparks Women’s Christian Temperance Union Mary C. Franzman Women's Citizens Club of

Evans for Congress tours state in bid for renomination

Democratic candidate Charles R. Evans promotes his congressional record and support from Sparks workers and railroad brotherhoods. His two-year House tenure is cited as in line with workingmen interests, with endorsements urging his return to advance favorable railroad and labor legislation.

Congress Charles R. Evans Evans Sparks Railroad Brotherhoods Washington Tribune

Local Death Notice and Town News Update

Joseph James Werren died at the county hospital Sunday August 7th. He was born in California and had lived in the community for 40 years. A son was born to the wife of Rado Nickovich at Artesia Sunday August 7th. Dr Leavitt reports all well. RK Brenner of Marysville is in Yerington on business. A B Springer left Friday for Camp Perry rifle shoot with his brother Tom Springer and Mrs Ruth Nelson and son Albert visiting Southern California. Local gasoline dealers announce a raise of 2 and one half cents per gallon. One sure way to prevent waste.

Joseph James Werren California Rado Nickovich Artesia Leavitt Brenner Marysville Yerington Kleppe Oy Union Land & Cattle Company A. B. Springer Camp Perry Ohio Hazen Tom Springer Ruth Nelson Albert

Candidates file in state and county elections dates

A list of candidates filed for the September 7 primary includes Republicans in several offices such as Presidential Electors and U S Senate with names from Reno Las Vegas and other towns. Democrats Socialists and others are listed for Congress Regent and local posts. The notice cites numerous candidates for clerk treasurer district attorney state senate assembly and county commissioner across Nevada communities.

Delle B. Boyd Reno Walter R. Bracken Las Vegas Louis G. Campbell Wintemucca J. G. Crumbley Tonopah Harriet S. Gelder Yerington H. V. Morehouse George A Whiteley East Ely William Forman Sarah J George Sparks Robert W. Hesson Elko Charles M. McGovern al- Emerick Pioche J. L. Russel Joseph York Fallon United States Brewster Adams A. Grant Miller Tasker L. Oddie Sardis Summerfield Charles BE. Whiarton Charles 8. Henderson James Jepson Congress Samuel $. Arentz Lyon County William ‘I. McNeil Charles R- Evans Goldfield Richard €. Stoddard Walter FE. Pratt Jerry Donovan Silver City Ren W. Coleman Carson City J. Emmet Walsh F. Rawson Ruel E. Lothrop Clark J. Guild Senate M. R. Penrose State Assembly M. J. King Assembly J. B. Bookman 1St Distret

Butner Perfects Invention Patent Sale Agreed

W. F. Rutner of the Miller ranch applied for a patent on an endless chain block. Mechanics say it has advantageous features likely to assure success. He sold a half interest to Mason Valley for 8000 dollars with a refund promise if not secured. Production planned after patent grant, aiming to supply large quantities at about one third the current block price.

W. FP. Rutner Miller Ranch Mason Valley

Painful Accident Involving Hay Rake Injures Ray O Connell

Ray OConnell of the Heise ganch suffered injuries when a team of horses pulling a hay rake bolted on Tuesday. He was thrown from the seat, the rake teeth lodged in his shoulder, and his collar bone fractured. He was taken to Carson Valley Hospital for treatment.

Ray O'Connell Heise Ganch Carson Valley Hospital

Work at Broken Hills Reports 20 Men Employed

Broken Hills reports from Stratford-Arthur property employing 20 men. The Silver Trailer owned by Fallon interests shows rich ore at current depth and also employs 20 men. The Thompson property is making an excellent showing.

Broken Hills Stratford-Arthur Fallon People Thompson

Congress Mines To Be Worked In Mineral County

The Congress mine in Wheeler Pass Mt Grant Mining District Mineral County is under state corporation review before charter grant. Wm Edwards will run operations from Brook's hotel while plans push rapid development and selective stock recruitment from Yerington and the valley. The Watson block stock will transfer to the new company uniting two firms, with mining property in Mineral County and offices in Yerington.

Congress Corporation Commission Wheeler Pass Mt Grant Mining Dstrict Mineral County J. R. Watson, Jr Congress Consolidated Mining Company Edwards Brook’s Hotel San Franci Yerington Watson Congres Mines Company

Fares and Freights Hearing Planned by Public Service Commission

The Public Service Commission will meet in Carson City on August 16 to decide whether to raise fares and freight rates following petitions from the railroads operating in Nevada. The commission has notified interested parties to appear in Carson City on August 16. Clyde Mattino, who drummed at the Granada Theatre, leaves for Reno then Salt Lake City to open The Melody Shop, a music store. Doctor Neilsen of the USDA, who has inspected cattle in the valley, will continue work in Smith Valley.

Public Service Commission Carson City Carson Cty Clyde Mattino Granada Theatre Reno Salt Lake City Melody Shop Neilsen United States Department of Agriculture Smith Valley

Frasier Pike Marriage Notice Corrected in Times

Wm Frasier of Verington and Mary E Pike of Auburn Maine were married with Rev Dixon officiating at midnight Thursday. Groomsman was Wm Summers and bridesmaid was Mrs Summers. Notice repeats to correct names from last week in Times.

IL. Frasier Verington Mary E. Pike Auburn

Mrs Hague Visits Sister and News Family Guests

Mrs Hague visits her sister Mrs Mac Stallard this week. Mr and Mrs Whorton, parents of George Whorton of the News, arrived today with their son Glenn.

Mrs. Hague Mrs. Mac Stallard Mrs. Whorton George Whorton the News Glenn

Copper Grande Hosts Night of Music and Litigation

A Mason social at Spragg Hall honored Miss Muriel Conway, Miss Genevieve Conway, Miss Clark, and Miss Hazel Tague with Mr and Mrs Vout as guests. Separately, Judge J Emmett Walsh ruled in Mineral County for defendants in the Northern Light mines dispute, granting title to Copper Grande to McKenzie and ordering costs against Montague. The Copper Grande property near Yerington holds an estimated 10,000 tons of ore, bonded to Mason Valley Mines for 250,000 dollars, amid lengthy litigation and high legal talent.

Spragg Hall Mason Muriel Genevieve Conway Clark Reng Hazel Tague Fresno Vout Charles Melcod Avel Hague J. Emmett Walsh C.V. Montague SP McDonald Northern Light Mines Northern Light Company RV. Taylor S. R. McDonald Dr. McKende Yerington MccKenzie Montague Triet Mineral County Detcher Mineral Hawthorne Jurge Walsh Reno Dr. McKenzie Tegel Authority Yeringtom Hthis Mason Valley Mines Company

Central Garage Changes Hands in Bridge Street Move

CM Coddington Geo Martin and HP Campbell have purchased Central Garage from EA Dillon and moved to Bridge Street rear of the fire plant. They take possession at the start of the week and bring expert mechanics and equipment capable of any class of repair work.

Central Garage Coddington Geo. Martin HP. Campbell Us & J Bridge Street

Carson Appeal misstates miller's party nomination race

The Carson Appeal wrongly says Johnny Miller seeks the Democratic nomination for State Senator in Mineral County. The correct reading is Miller pursuing the Republican nomination as a longtime wheelhorse of the party in Mineral County. The error may be corrected in time.

Carson Johhny Miller Joline Atv Miller Mineral County

Copper Belt Freight Rate Hearing Set for 25 Percent Increase

C Ab Chapman and J H Cook announce the Copper Belt will leave for San Francisco to handle business as Mr Cook attends a Nevada Public Service Commission hearing next week on Copper Belt freight rate rise. Copper Belt operated last year at a metros of $10,000. no change to eneer rate.

C. Ab Chapman J. H. Cook San Francisco Cook Nevada Public Service Commission Qiis Eneer

Budget of Notes from Mason Town

Budget of notes from Mason Town records local movements and visits including Mrs C F Musto and son Clyley of Port Weyne Tidiana guests with the Wo Askins family. Charles E Wharton Republican US Senate candidate visited, plus J T Reauport Mason Valley Bank cashier and sale at the N C BR RL freight depot well attended with items disposed of.

Nick Kosieh John Metrovieh Bluestone Mining & Smelting Co Mason C.F Musto Clyley Port Weyne Tidiana Wo Askins Pirlen Askine Dave Gare Santa Cruz J. J. Hoeckman R M. Kidder Visiat N.C BR RL Gale

Mining At Reservation District Near Schurz

G W Winkfield, operator of group of mines near Schurz, visited Yerington. He has drilled over 8000 feet on claims showing gold and silver values and predicts pleasant surprises for the Reservation district's mining future. A Chinese laundryman Ping Lee was arrested at Mission for possessing opium. Federal officers Brown and O’Neil jailed him. he paid a $200 fine and costs and offered a toast to all. Tarry McNeil left for rest with Gordon and Mrs Fannie Waggoner bound for the Unat vicinity on business.

G. W. Winkfield Schurz Yerington Winckfield Ping Lee Mison O'Neil Manchard Lee Tarry McNeil Manintus Mone Gordon Fier Lome Fannie Waggoner Busine

Accident near Hendricks ranch injures rider

Cecil Stetlard was hurt when his horse bolted from a cart on the Hendricks ranch road. He was thrown under the horse and kicked several times, suffering a painful injury in the incident the other evening.

Cecil Stetlard Drivtyny Hendricks Norse

Miss Mildred Leavitt Returns Home to Oakland

Miss Mildred Leavitt, who had been visiting her parents in Yeington during vacation, has returned to her home in Oakland.

Mildred Leavitt Yeington Selipet Oakland

Also Mentioned on This Page

University A-E. Cheney George F. Talbot B. F.curler Eko Butner Congress Mines Frasier—Pike Copper Grande Mckenzie Sam Belford George S. Green Retro H. Pilkington Vermaton Mr. McKenzie TH. V. Morehouse Percy Smith Mason Town Pictomry Ro L. Waggoner
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