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Newspaper
Yerington Times
Location
Yerington, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1912
Page
1
J G Young, a Wabuska professor rancher writer and justice of the peace, accepts the Weather Bureau Observer post for Mason Valley. He resumes monthly climate crop and livestock health reports, aiming to inform settlers and investors about local conditions and prospects.
Ron W. J. Westerfield a longtime Lyon County politician and businessman died in San Leandro California at age 82 after a career from Dayton to Reno He served as State Treasurer from 1898 and earlier as State Senator He left a will bequeathing 1000 to several needy college students and was noted as a prominent Mason and philanthropist.
A five man Brown party from San Jose arrived in Carson on Wednesday and rented an automobile to visit Smith Valley. They anticipate a large land deal here and predict 1915 will bring a land rush, especially in Nevada western valleys, with some members familiar with the area already impressed by its agricultural potential.
E D Brown of Truckee River General Electric Co visited Reno last Saturday. The firm has invested heavily in the district, erecting Bluestone substation and adjusting city lines. Completion will bring steady power and better lights for consumers and relief to the company. Wright promotes tensorial work in his Kaufman Downey shop on Main Street.
Judge Lan kan presided as Ida Hanson sued Henry Hanson with several jurors challenged and excused. Multiple defendants and witnesses named. hearings held with doors closed by agreement. A divorce action by Cora Belle Wade against Oscar A. Ware noted. one inmate escaped from San Quentin. Publication order granted for Mr Pilkington's case.
High School notes report a 2 to 8 score in favor of Yerington over Goldfield. The event followed by a social dance, with thanks to local drivers for transport and plans for a New Year change. Students praise library work and look forward to a reunion game.
Deputy Sheriff Chris Bulkley arrested Mrs Signa Laurensen at 4 am on Wednesday for breaking the cook's room door at the Palace Hotel with a hammer. Laurensen pleaded guilty claiming provocation. Justice J G Young fined her $3 noting a hammer was misused and suggesting a firecracker or bomb would have sufficed.
Christmas day schedule for St Josephs Catholic Guard ians lists confessions Saturday hours 9 1 2 6 and masses at 7 8 and 10 a m with Rev Father Molyneux.
Dan McLeod shipped the first carload of ore to Thompson smelter after purchasing the old Ites Valley property. Irving Baird builds a permanent camp for copper work and plans extensive exploration south of Mason Pass. Geddes bonds Jim McDonald for trenching and a shaft. Richards and Webster report fine gold swings north of Mason Pass. Mason Valley history notes early settlers, post office, ditches, and the first white child born in 1864.
Word of Lew Clark's death reached Mason Valley after his Seattle hospital amputation followed a 19th century trip north to Atlin Masks and Avin District mining ventures. A Ontario born Canadian native aged about 52 came to Mason Valley in the eighties, spent winters here, owned sericultural land, and planned to return to this valley before his death. He leaves a sister in California and a brother in California, with funeral held under the FOF.
E. Ross and Mrs. B. J. Ross were reunited in marriage Thursday night. Judge Judee Langan performed the ceremony. Once divorced a few months ago the couple renewed their vows in the community where they were born and raised, with friends glad for the reconciliation and hopeful for a lasting life together.
A bill introduced in the United States Senate by Senator Massey would confirm titles to land in Nevada offered by the Central Pacific Railroad Co. or its land companies. The measure targets property along the railroad right of way and would solidify ownership for individual holders.
The new ore truck from the mine to the railroad cannot withstand the workload. It rapidly wears tires and struggles to climb hills, likely ending soon. The McConnell Company is considering an aerial railway to move ore to the railroad instead.
A 1912 meeting at the Verington courthouse formed hopes to unite Mason and Smith valleys for county welfare. A January 8 1913 banquet in Yerington aims to fund a Lyon County Commercial Body with Reno and state figures invited.
A reader warns against common nonstandard expressions and slips in speech. The piece lists examples such as ain’t, proper subject-verb agreement errors, and awkward phrasing to avoid in writing and speech.
An old promotional notice claims pneumonia is worsened by colds and grip and praises Dr King’s Discovery as the best medicine for coughs colds and bronchial ailments. It cites a testimonial from Mrs Geo W Price of Rawsonville Virginia and promises a trial bottle free at all druggists.
A. M. Samples of Fernley was arrested last week and brought to court. He appeared before Justice Blanchard last Saturday and was held to answer before the grand jury on a charge of assault with intent to kill. Bonds were not furnished and he remains in durance.
The Verington committee on the Student Loan fund asks shoppers to donate spare change in boxes placed across town. Aimed at helping working students like Mary, loans up to twenty dollars assist girls balancing work and college, with repayment terms set to ten dollars monthly.
The copper industry in the United States shows steady growth from 1845 when output was 224100 pounds to 1900 surpassing the one billion pound mark. Major districts include Butte Montana and Lake Superior Michigan, with twelve districts each contributing over 10,000,000 pounds to national production.
Ambrose of Salt Lake City, a principal owner, visits Granthrose week, presenting Dickinson airomarie invention for water power generator capability. He claims Soot machinery can be installed to run a model plant in Utah, enabling company to fund operations. he plans to return to Italy after relatives visit.
Verry Warren shipped a carload of alfalfa seed to Whittier California and plans another carload in the near future. The seed is a test variety in the state this year and sells for 10 to 12 cents per pound, cheaper than last year.
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