Golden Glory mine eyes Denver capitalists for quick development
W A Willis and R G Merritt of Golden Glory Mining Co visited the Kelley mine on East Walker river. Willis, representing Denver capitalists, praised the property after surveying the 200 foot level and sending samples to Denver. He predicted a mill erection and work force before spring. Gilmore Blake O Donnell report a separate high gold strike on the opposite river bank milled at Davidson mill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Golden Glory Mining Co
Kelley
Walker River
W. A. Willis
R. G. Merritt
Willis
Denver
Gilmore, Blake & O'Donnell
Golden Glory
Davidson
East Walker
Popular couple wed in Mason Valley ceremony at home
Mrs. Paquini hosted the noon wedding of her daughter Annie to George Keema in Mason Valley Cal. The Catholic rite united the couple as guests admired the bride in white silk Empire gown. The reception featured white chrysanthemums and a breakfast, with guests gifting cash and china sets. A December 11 ball at Rink hall funds the Catholic church, with committees named for arrangements and dancing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Paquini
Annie
George Keema
Harry Keema
D. W. Melarkey
Grasa Valley
Cal
Stella Gifford
Chas, Wagner
Giffer
Auto
San Francisco
Keema
Bay Cities
Mason Valley
Melarkey
Rink Hall
Messrs
Comerford & Pringle
Commercial Hotel
Buckskin Area Mines Resuming Work Under Strong Activity
The Kennedy Leasing Co. restarts full operation under General Manager Green with three shifts and shafts near 2 feet deep. Nevada Queen Copper Co. hires more men north of the Ludwig as surveying for patent of a large claim group proceeds. Buckskin Mohawk resumes nearby work three miles east of Buckskin. Union Blue shaft advances with ore likely in 20 feet. Lennard aims to steady work and prove a mine. Honest Endeavor plans to start next week and run a cross cut to reach ore. Dozens of prospectors and twenty private parties operate across Buckskin with abundant holdings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennedy Leasing Co
Green
Nevada Queen Copper Co
Buckskin
Union Blue
Lennard
Special Millinery Sale at Miss Livingston Store
Miss Livingston announces a special sale of all trimmed hats from now until Christmas. All trimmed hats at one third discount. Sheriff Randall visited the State capital on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheriff Randall
Passing of Byron Knierim Shocks Local Community
The community learned of Byron Knierim's death at 10 p.m. at Arte misia hospital after a leg injury from a horse kick led to an abscess and complications. A native of Jamestown Missouri, he had lived in Mason Valley twelve years and ran a blacksmith shop in the old McIntyre building. He leaves a Missouri father and mother, four sisters, three brothers, and in Mason Valley an uncle George W. Knierim and four aunts. Funeral arrangements will follow his father's arrival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Byron Knierim
Artemisia Hospital
Knierim
Jamestown
Missouri
Mason Valley
McIntyre
George W. Knierim
Special train to Mexico City from San Francisco announced
On Tuesday December 15 1908 a magnificent special train with vestibule sleepers observation car buffet smoking car and lining car will depart San Francisco for Mexico City via the Coast five of the Southern Pacific. The Los Angeles departure is 7 am next day. Transportation charge to City of Mexico and return is 40 from San Francisco 70 from Los Angeles. Rates include use of Mexican Central Railway El Paso to City of Mexico and return. Train limited to five standard sleepers with la carte dining car service. Final return limit is 60 days from date of sale. Space requests through E W Clapp D P P A 8 P Co Reno.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Mexico City
Coast Five
Southern Pacific
Los Angeles
City of Mexico
Mexican Central Railway
el Paso
W. Clapp
8. P. Co
Reno
Yerington Council backs volunteer fire department plan
The Yerington Commercial Club proposes a volunteer fire department and the City Council approves the plan. Council thanks the club for its interest in Yer ington’s welfare.
Knights of Pythias Elect Officers for Greenfield Lodge
Greenfield Lodge No. 30 Knights of Pythias elected officers for the next term at Thursday night’s meeting. Names listed include F Barnett as V C McCoy Chappell K of R J T Arends M of F W Baird M of B F J Wicks M of W E Blanchard P M P Ryan M at A J D Leavitt JG T L Murphy O G D Douglass. Trustees F Knemeyer E J Ross.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenfield Lodge No. 30
Knights of Pythias
F. Barnett
V. C
McCoy Chappell
J. T. Arends
W. Baird
F. J. Wicks
E. Blanchard
M. P. Ryan
J. D. Leavitt
J.G
T. L. Murphy
0. G
D. Douglass
F. Knemeyer
E. J. Ross
Mayor Smith Names Represent After Mining Congress in Pittsburgh
Mayor Smith appointed C. &. Hayes and J. D. Kazar to represent Yerington at the mining congress in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania. Mrs. Dr. Leavitt arrived from Santa Cruz with her aged mother to spend the winter with her son Dr. G. B. Leavitt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith
C. &. Hayes
J. D. Kazar
Yerington
Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania
Dr. Leavitt, Sr
Santa Cruz
Cal
Copper Mine Progress Near Yerington in Early 20th Century
The district report notes No. 4 tunnel connects with No. 3 level at 1100 feet, exposing a 500 by 20 to 100 foot vein and adding 140 feet depth. Mines employ 35 to 40 men near Yerington, with Western Nevada mine 8 miles southwest of town expanding the shaft and cross-cuts toward the vein. Existing leases and crews expand claims, including Brann, Adamson Grube, Lamkin, Mingle, and Davis Warner, as work continues toward water level and pay streaks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabon Valley
No. 4
No. 3
Yerington
Nevada
New York
Mason Pass
Dayton
R. H. Britt
Adamson & Grube
Jedge and
Pans
Brooks & Graham
Mingle
Boney & Milton
Lamkin
Davis & J. “Warner
Mr. Beach
GHOIGE LAND LEASED FOR FIVE YEARS ON RANCH
Angus McLeod leases about 500 acres on the west side of Walker river to Carlo Scatina and V. D. Santina for five years with a small additional reservation. McLeod plans a large new modern home on the ranch. In town this week Pat Gallagher and daughter Kate were in an accident near the bridge. Kate Gallagher was hospitalized for several days but is expected to recover. The High Five Club closed with Mr and Mrs Lee Bartholomew hosting. prizes went to Mr McDonald, Miss Brake, and Mr Weber. Copper ore shows five to eight percent in the Anaconda group of H C Fish claims, with mining expected to begin soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Angus Mcleod
Carlo Scatina
V. D. Santina
Walker River
McLeod
Pat Gallagher
Kate
Mr. Gallaher
Miss Gallagher
Lee Bartholomew
Mr. McDonald
Miss Brake
Weber
Mrs. McDonald
Noble
Kroeger
Anaconda Group
H. C. Fish
Nathan Fish
L. H. Bartholomew
Mason Pass
Inter-Valley Mines Co
Frank Simpson
Smith Valley
Minden
Carson News
Judson G. R
Smith
Jud
Wabuska Copper Mines Expands Output and Depth
The Wabuska Copper Mines Co doubles its workforce as the main shaft reaches 335 feet. Manager McDermott plans to continue sinking to the 500 foot level and then cross cut to open ore bodies. Current rock hoisted contains about 2 percent copper. He remains optimistic about a bright future for the mine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McDermott
Wabuska
Local Notes From Yerington and Nearby Areas
Miss Maggie Pontag of Smith Valley visits the Misses Livingston. Local business and personal news include stage for Miss Mildred’s Boston study, wedding congratulations to George Keema, and various mining and property updates. A Christmas ball at the rink is planned, with Gas Kroeger listing household items for sale and other residents traveling for business or to visit family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maggie Pontag
Smith Valley
Livingston
W. F. Powers
Kroeger
Sam
Yerington
Old settlers block Western Pacific rail line at Winnemucca
Two long established settlers refuse the railroad right of way near Winnemucca. Officials warned a new station northeast of the Humboldt county seat may be built only with an understanding with the objectors. The town hoped for a rail boom but a legal fence stops progress and the railroad faces trouble with the granilpas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Pacific
Winnemucca
Humboldt County
Werington Intermediate and Primary School October Report
October report for Werington schools lists attendance 95 percent and 47 pupils in Primary, honors for multiple grades led by Lloyd Lampberson and Edith L. Brake. Intermediate honors go to Ambus Archer and Howard Whitacre. Revenue from library drive totals $25.35 with captains named. full list of books to be published later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Werington
Bessie H. Davis
Lloyd Lampberson
Lawrence Trenam
Lee Littell
Lelia Knierim
Mary Cox
Verrel Weber
Walter Whitacre
Vernon Hironymous
Clifton Sonne
Sybil Johnson
Georgie Littell
Annette Dexheimer
Edith L. Brake
Ambus Archer
Howard Whitacre
Gray Dickason
Althea Martin
Carlton Hironymous
Deane Dickason
May Baglin
Lora Lamberson
Louisa Baglin
Deane Dick~nson
Yerington Public Schools
Harry Davis
Donald Warren
Directors Choose Officers For Werington Club Fire Brigade
At the regular directors meeting of the Werington Commercial Club last Wednesday evening F. J. Vicks was named a director V. C. Bernard was selected as best man for fire chief and Bernard Vicks and West were appointed to organize a volunteer fire department WN A Chisholm was chosen secretary and has begun duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yerington
Nevada
C. A. Barrett
Werington Commercial Club
F. J. Vicks
V.C. Bernard
Messrs. Bernard
Vicks and West
WN. A. Chisholm
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Lvening
Golden Glory Company
Paquini
Ross
Mr. Bertrand
Mrs. Parker
Mrs. Melarkey
Mrs. Keema
Cash
Mr. Melarkey
Raper
Beemer
Mr. St. Johns
Mrs. McIntyre
George Wagoner
Misa Stella Gifford
Will McDonough
O. Becker
J. H. Minneden
Hagle Naloon
the Times
City of
Mexico
P. Election
Wistern Nyvaua
Inter Valley
Ghoige Land
THE
Wabuska Mines Company
Wabuska Copper Mines Co
W. E. Hannon
Oregon
Burbank
J. B. Jones
A. W. Fraser
Goldfield
Tonopah
Ion
Ll. H. Bartholomew
Rawhide
Geo. Clark
Bovard
Yerington School
Geo. Keema
Edward A. Stanford
Holtville
California
Imperial Valley
Mary West
C. A. Peet
H. S. Joseph
Fairview
Salt Lake
Sandman & Reymers
C. F. Fox
Seatie
Directors
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