Mining Sale of McConnell Copper Property in Yerington
A notable deal occurred when the McConnell copper property, owned by the McConnell Mines Co and located near Yerington, sold for 175000 to San Francisco capitalists aided by A DelEray and M L Effinger. First payments total 100000 with further payments due in February 1913 and next year. The ten patented claims lie west of Mason Valley ground and promise substantial development potential including an aerial ore tram to the railroad. Nevada-Douglas Copper Co and Nevada Copper Belt railroad expect rising tonnage and dividends in 1913.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McConnell Copper
McConnell Mines Co
O. Hh. Sonnesind Nl
Elbert
San Francisco
Messrs
A. Deleray
M L. Effinger
RK. H. Miller
Mason Valley
Malachite
Yerington
McConnell
Jack McConnell
Veil Works
Dayton Slong
Hosten-Nevada Company
Watcrer Tirnnes
Yerington Lin
O If. Sowne
B. W. Clark
Frank Preeaml
Eo D. Critchlow
Salt Lake
Senne
Sd. Elbert
Thompson Stelter
Seene
Dew
Althomost
Pine Grove
Messrs Sonne
Nevada Copper Belt Railroad
Ludwig
Thompson
Hoth
Nevada-Douglas Copper Co
Nevada
Kevada
Yerlington
Lalsa
Tom
Douglas Hill
Regents Cut Budget by Forty Thousand Dollars
The State Board of Regents trimmed university funding by about $40 000 reducing total appropriations from roughly $260 000 to an estimated $221 000. The cuts offset new requests for a military department facility and a dairy building while preserving maintenance accounts including weights and measures and public health acts.
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Regents
State Board of Regents
University of Newara
Sivu
Iiniger
University
Department of Weights and Measures
Department of Ly Gene
University Management
Shout for Jor Ct Rader Thanks for Electric Bitters
Ct Rader of Lewisburg West Virginia writes he praises Electric Bitters for relief from stomach trouble dyspepsia indigestion and kidney pepsatts and a host of ailments. He says the tonic cured a severe case and recommends trying it with a price of 30 cents at all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ct Rader
Lewisburg
New Masonic Officers Elected at Lodge No 22
Officers elected include George Plummer as Wor Master and Stanley Netherton as Warden with officers Bowers Griffin Smith Reymers Webber and Will Masphat Trustees Rovett Johns McDurceeh Barnet. Stewards J G Young Chap Thos Ross Iylet. Four regular meetings held last Saturday night December 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howe Oficers
George Plummer
Stanley Netherton
Bowers
GR. Smith
Reymers
W Webber
Will
E Rovett
Johns
J.D Will McDurceeh
EM. Barnet
J. G. Young
Thos Ross
Iylet
The Little Waldorf Resort Opens in Turner Building
JJ Carberry opens a new resort named The Little Waldorf in the Turner building this week. The cosy saloon promises first class goods and a model establishment with Prof. Ross on day shift behind the counter. A stray-soviet horse branded X is missing. reward to Charles Emerson in Schurz Nevada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
JJ Carberry
Prof
Ross
Charles Emerson
Schurz
Nevada
State Educators Elect New Officers
The text lists officers of the Newail State Earwestians E chosen on Benfay. President is W. J Hoafiney. City Superintendent recalled. Ethel Le Vrinetpal as View President. Mary Daten as View Presdent. PG. Melvin nev as Principal. Fike grammar sche Revolting Secretary RE Mite Sparks as City Superintendent. Corres vendita Secretary Miss Bessie ry. Carson Cry as Treasurer. and other names linked to education institutes Las Vegas University and Dr Gee Ordeal Wlege of Education.
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Te Newail State Earwestians
Benfay Ot
W. J Hoafiney
Finer View
Ethel le Vrinetpal
Mary Daten
Presdent
Melvin Nev
Fike Grammar
RE Mite
Sparks
Corres Vendita
Miss Bessiery
Carson Cry
SD Ee Wine
Newlywed couple to settle near Yerington California
A Kenn couple tied the knot last week with Frances Price as the bride and a University student as the groom. They plan to reside on a ranch south of Yerington for a few weeks and spend the winter in Carseay, California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Briedbett
Beale
California
Kenn
Frances Price
Priice
Friedler
Yerington
Carseay
New Nevada Road Map Released With Lands and Roads
A new map of Nevada highlights roads and land features, claiming to be the latest and detailing existing routes and terrain. The edition is described as soon to be issued, marking a comprehensive update for the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Souther
Nevada
Careless Hunters Endanger Ranches and Gates in Valley
A damaged OCR note warns that careless hunters trespass on ranch lands leaving gates open and startling horses. It notes two sites to the issue and urges respect for landowners while describing risks to crops and livestock from hunting, fencing, and restricted access.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan
Bates
Potato prices dip as market weakens nationwide
Low price for spuds reduces farmer returns as U S potato crops show lower market demand this season. Growers in Mason Valley report only about 13 per ton for top quality spuds while earlier prices hovered near 17 to 18 per ton. Analysts caution a small rally before spring but rising hauling costs weigh on growers. An onion price drop also touches state markets this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mason Valley
Young couple wed and return from California wedding trip
J. W. Menenee and Pode returned from their wedding trip to California last Sunday. The couple will reside on Bridge Street and are at home among friends, with D. W. seen escorting them around town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Menenee
Pode
California
Charivar
Ann Wer
D. W
Bridge Street
Meteorological Record for Week Ending December 20 1917
Weather notes show temperatures from December 20 to 26 with highs around 50 and 40s and lows from 1 to 12 degrees. Precipitation listed as white with prevailing winds and clear conditions on most days. Report by Joun Young Observer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mint
Minin
Minim
Max'm
Mig'm
Max
Masini
Joun Young
Witch Cattle Arrive From California Growth Heifer Sale
P Perazzo of the lower valley arrived from the Trockee region last week with about 300 head of cattle on his vale ranch. He had just disposed of his best cattle in California and received the highest price for them yet, in cents per head.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. Perazzo
Trockee
Samy
Vale
California
Improvements by AF Whitman on Vermenton ranches
Improving Properties AF Whitman worked on Joe Mathews and Frank Mathers ranches north of Vermenton over the past two weeks. Additions were made to the homes and many other repairs completed for convenience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitman
Joe Mathews
Frank Mathers
Vermeton
Prospect showings prompt option on Ruby Ul mine
George W. Gunn of Gunn Thomp son & Co returning from Salt Lake reports strong showings on the R C Walker property in the Pinenut country, under bond by Mason Valley Mines Co. The ground near Minden, reached via the Vo and TP road from Carson, will have ore transported by traction engine to the Thompson smelter, illustrating Western Nevada smelter impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Gunn
Gunn, Thompson & Co
Mason Valley Mines Co
Salt Lake
R. C. Walker
Mason Valley
Mason Valley Co
Minden
Carson
Tracen
Thompson
VST
Nevada-California
Nevada
Dr Kings New Discovery Proclaimed Best Remedy
An old newspaper note touts Dr Kings New Discovery as a cure for pneumonia related winter and spring ailments. A testimonial from Mrs Gee of Rawsonville Wisconsin claims the medicine has prevented serious illness for her husband and treated coughs colds and bronchial issues. Trial bottles are offered free at druggists with full sizes priced at 50 cents and 1.00.
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Dr. King
Alfalfa Milling Industry Grows Across States
Alfalfa millers from Kansas Iowa and Colorado completed a semi annual meeting in Kansas. They estimate output worth twenty million dollars highlighting the rise of alfalfa milling as a major regional industry. Uniform grading rules were adopted to protect millers and strengthen the trade. The speaker notes Yerington could become a great center for this industry given the surrounding alfalfa country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Ohia
Colorado
Yerington
Southern Pacific Opens New Tehachapi Pass Line
The Southern Pacific plans a new low line pass over the Tehachapi mountains between Mojave and Kern City at about ten thousand dollars. SP will use the line exclusively and deny Santa Fe access to it, while both lines currently share the high line under an agreement. A likely transcontinental business dispute is anticipated between SP and Santa Fe.
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Southern Pacifc
Tehachapi Mountains
Mojave
Kern City
Southern Pacific
Sins Fe
Santa Fe
Home With His Bride in Lindwig After Portland Visit
Mr Turner of Lindwig returns from Portland Oregon with his bride on the 20th. On leaving Mason for Ludwig the couple are showered with voices by friends who seek to make things interesting for them. Ar Wilson and the Ww family chivairied them and everyone enjoyed a delightful time though the bride and groom. Mr and Mrs Parker will reside at Lavbwig.
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EB. Hy
Whitacre
Jife
Lilian Young Webster Whit
Purdy
Cal
Yerington
E. H. Whitacre
A. J. Webster
J. L. Collins
Ro 1
Waggoner
Turner
Lindwig
Portland
Oregon
Mason
Ludwig
Wilson
Parner Wall
Lavbwig
Enjoyable Christmas Eve Cantata by Sunday School
A Methodist church Christmas Eve cantata by Sunday school scholars delighted the audience. Rev L Calling praised the performers and Miss Mildred Whitman received a token gift from Sunday school officers for her work in organizing the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ringe
Rev . L. Calling
Mildred Whitman
Nevada Apples Sweep Prizes at New York Exhibition
Nevada apples dominated the sixth annual New York exhibition winning seven first prizes three second prizes and three third prizes. Prof PB Kennedy of the University of Nevada received the awards with Verris orchard near Reno claiming two first prizes one second and one third. Watts brothers ranch earned a third prize and Nevada Experimental Farm claimed the remaining ribbon amid criticism of inferior California and Oregon produce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nevada
New York
Carrie Away Ld
PB. Kennedy
University of Nevada
Verris
Revo
Watts Brothers’ Ranch
Nevada Experimental Farm
California
Oregon
Made Fast Trip by Walker and Ober to San Diego
FE J Walker left Yerington last week in a Case 40 bound for San Diego via Goldfield. He arrived in Southern California Sunday at 4 PM with Pete Ober. The 719 mile run averaged 18 mph, taking just over 40 hours. No punctures or mishaps occurred on the trip. They plan to return shortly after the new year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FE. J. Walker
Yerington
San Diego
Cal
Goldfield
Pete Ober
California
Walker
Mr. Ober
Willis Fallon Wedding Unites Lyon and Churchill Families
David S. Willis son of George F. Willis, a Fallon freighter, wed Miss Hazel Browder of Churchill County. The bride, niece of Frank Cox of Yerington, is described as a charming young woman. Browder, a Churchill rancher, recently sold a valuable property near Ellsworth to a Salt Lake party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fallon
David S. Willis
George F. Willis
Lyon County
Hazel
Mrowder
Churchill County
Frank S. Cox
Yerington
Willis
Mr. Browder
Churncill County
Ellsworth
Salt Lake
Reymers Returns From California Visit
Reymers, returning from Bakersfield California last Saturday, describes vast desert acres and a harsh climate that even a groundhog cannot endure. Julians Reymers, Harney's younger son, lives in Bakersfield with family and works in local shops. he will join Stone Webster Company early next year in Bakersfield vocational projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Reymers
Bakersfield
Cal
Bobh
Nevada
Julians Reymers
Harney
Stone, Webster Company
Bakerfield
Brooks Home Cottage Hotel Expands With New 22‑Room Wing
The Brooks Home Cottage Hotel advances its progress with a near finished 22‑room addition and a new adobe cellar and storehouse. the property’s owners are praised as builders attracting increased guest accommodations and a clean, attractive exterior.
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Brooks Home Cottage
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Massey
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McDonnell
WA. Massey
U.S. Senate
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Flitchcock
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House Post Office Committee
Home With
Bride
Ifornia
Lam, Hanson & Netherton, Inc
Hanson & Netherton
I. R. Lam
Ison and Stanley Netherington Supply Co
Baant and
Elmerton
Tam
E. R. Lam
Elmer Hanson
Alfalfa Millers
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