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Newspaper
Yerington Times
Location
Yerington, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1910
Page
2
The notice directs all communications and remittances to be made payable to Isher. The instruction specifies the named recipient for all monetary and correspondence matters related to the matter.
A columnist warns against outsiders meddling in Lyon county’s domestic matter of choosing a county seat. The piece argues Lyon county freely expressed its choice and should not face legislative interference. It asserts unity in the local delegation and cautions against power grabs by neighboring interests.
James E. Nugent says he quits the Bodie newspaper after months of poor patronage and shifts to the Chronicle Union at Bridgeport. He argues editors should not beg for business, insisting a newspaper reflects its community and merchants must support it or risk its demise.
Northern Esmeralda movemen t seeks to split the county and restore Hawthorne as county seat. Five northern assemblymen would back division. Goldfield reps Heffernan and Arnold oppose. Republicans likely to control lower house by one vote amid southern contests. Yerington urged to stay united to gain county seat win.
The U S Department of Agriculture reports 25 percent of National Forest revenue for the year ending June 30 allocated to states for roads and schools, totaling 506,194.84 dollars. Nevada gains 16,314.33 dollars as timber demand is set to rise in California Idaho and Oregon. The article notes permanent income from forest timber as demand grows with sustained growth and cautious management.
Dr George P Devine of Golldfield, who works on correcting eye defects, is staying at the Commercial hotel until December 8. His notice appears in another column.
An epidemic of scarlet fever sweeps Silver City prompting the closure of the local school. Teacher Frances Tucker visits her mother in Goldfield until quarantine ends. Frank Compton from Sweetwater visits his mother and sister during the outbreak.
A Dayton mass meeting, reported by the Virginia City Chronicle, formed committees to study the proposed northern Lyon County secession. They will analyze financials, bonded debt, tax ratios, and taxable property in the area to be cut off, with leading citizens named to ensure careful, data-driven progress in the plan. Storey County data are also being collected for comparison.
A forthcoming tribunal in the county is expected to place the area in the foreground with an appealing proposal for all sides. A potential meeting is likely, with neighboring county officials possibly invited to participate.
A telegram received last Sunday reports the death of the father of Dr. R. D. and Judson Smith at his Grand Rapids home. He was 87, hale until near the end. Once a lumberman, his last occupation was farming, following a family lineage in lumbering.
The Rev. Irib R. Hicks Almanac for 1911 is touted as a guardian angel in many homes and offices. It is offered at 35 cents prepaid, with the magazine tied to Works Publishing Company in St Louis Missouri, urging readers to send for them.
Notice of application for patent by Nevada Calumet Copper Mining Company covering Yellow Metal No 1 through No 16 lodes and Veta Grande lodes in Buckskin Mining District Lyon County Nevada. Claims identified with many measurement details and bearings. adverse claimants warned to file within nine weeks. filed with Carson City land office.
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