Yerington Water System Work Planned Soon
Lyon County prepares to begin work on the Yerington water system to supply domestic and municipal use. O S Somme will inspect pipe material in St Francisco to assure quality and suitability for the city. Citizens debate bonding for sewerage and express hope the council acts promptly to provide proper facilities.
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Somme
St Francisco
Sontte
Verington
Ifere
Connell
Olin
Glizen
Yerington Not in Need of Miners
The Reno Journal reports an interview with a Yeringlein figure who says there is no current demand for miners in the district. Operators can secure labor by various means and a ten day shutdown will affect all properties starting Monday, guiding workers to stay away for now.
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Wertnesday
Yerington
Yerinetow
Ely
Northern Light Stock Sells Rapidly in Black Mountain Region
The Northern Light Copper Company, largely local investors, reports strong demand for its first stock issue with nearly 20 000 shares sold. Mining progresses fast with the shaft reaching about 200 feet and sulphides showing higher values in gold and copper. Officers include T A Strosnider president J H Bartholomew vice president and general manager C H Miller secretary W J McTaygart treasurer.
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Black Mountain
Northern Light Cop
T. A. Strosnider
J. H. Bartholomew
C.H. Miller
W. J. McTaygart
McConnell discovery spurs public release and ore debate
Reports recount last week’s shot discovery at the McConnell site and public dissemination. Analysts debate ore bearing values and potential silver copper content while a nearby property in litigation shows strong silver ore readings. A separate housework job ad appears from Dr. Smith’s residence.
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Adeaml
Prospect of a Rich Yield at Flyer Group Mine
Survey of the Flyer group of claims near Verington indicates promising gold values with assays ranging from 764 to 3313 dollars per ton. D Ve Gelder and Superintendent Pringle inspect the ground and plan to resume operations within days, predicting the mine could become a major producer. Judge George Samuels of Hiklanit is among interested California capitalists.
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Ehams Hotls
D. Ve Gelder
Aml
Pringle
George Samuels
Hiklanit
Reno Yerington Encounters Ore In Its Tunnel
A new ore body was found in the Reno Yerington tunnel. A 480 foot from the mouth crosscut reveals a vein carrying copper. Bosses say the body is broken and will likely be tapped within 500 feet as the main load is broken and prospected. S. U. Baker arrives, optimistic about earlier production on the property.
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Taypel
Reno-Verington
Here
Reno Verington
S. U. Baker
Ann
Particnar
Pleasant Surprise for Vermilion Resident on Birthday
Mrs H W McNeely was surprised by a home gathering of relatives in Vermilion on February 5 1908. Friends arranged a banquet at Spangler hall with a sand painted china salad set inscribed to her from her friends. The event featured a lavish feast and heartfelt tributes as the evening closed.
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H.W. McNewly
Vermit
Spangler Hall
H.W. McNeely
Masks Arrive at Aspen House Auction Line
A fragmented notice notes masks and sheet music arriving at the Aspen House. The itemized line hints at a sale or display with potential value, mentioning Professor Parkhans and bidders like Sam, with cryptic references to music and lines.
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Parkhans
Aspen House
Yerington Emerges as Key Nevada Trade Hub Surge
Nevada's economy shifts from mining to farming and stockraising with growing mills and potential manufactories along the Truckee river. Mason Valley expands as copper mines near Yerington boost prosperity, with large hay grain and potato crops, new creameries, and strong markets to Tonopah, Goldfield, and San Francisco.
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Comstock Lode
Truckee
Churchill County
Douglas
Lyon
Lyon County
Mason Valley
Werington
Walker Lake
Masia Valley
John B. Gallagher
Yerington
Tonopah
Goldfield
Ramsey
Buckskin
California
Dayton
San Francisco
Oregon
Yerington Prospect Praised By Flindt As Camp Grows
A. Mindt, managing Wheeler Golf Mining properties in Yerington country, reports improvements at the milling plant and better ore bodies than expected. He predicts substantial output this year, notes a gold brick sent to the mint, and says Yerington will surpass Ely as a major camp with high grade ore and expanded operations.
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Pred A. Mindt
Wheeler Golf Mining Company
Yerington
Great Corporation
Herald
Ladies' Aid Society to Hold All Day Meeting at Church
The Ladies' Aid Society of the M. KE church will hold an all day meeting on Wednesday February 12 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Lunch will be served to attendees. Advertising in the Times is suggested.
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Ladies’ Aid Society
M. KE. Church
Dayton Hosts Hard Times Ball February 14
Word from Dayton to the Times states residents will hold a Hard Times ball on February 14. Organizers aim for the event to be the county seat’s greatest dance, with many locals expected to attend and enjoy a genuine good time.
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Dayton
Another Gold Strike Reported at Mountain View
Wm Lamkin and associates report 3 feet of ore on the Big Twenty lease adjoining Wilson Gold Mines. This is the third strike in two weeks, with assays not yet made though panning suggests near 100 dollars per ton. Depth 40 feet, pay streak similar to nearby mines. Mountain View draws outside capital and mining men hail it as a major state strike.
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Mountain View
Wm, Lamkin and Associates
Wilson Gold Mines Company
Yerington To Lose Power For Ten Days
Yerington will lose electric power for ten days starting the 10th due to repairs on the power line. The outage will force the city to rely on alternative lighting as the Truckee River General Electric company fixes coils damaged by a severe thunderstorm. The Times will be reduced in size during the outage to meet legal publication requirements.
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the Times
Oldest Mason City Drug Store Changes Hands
Dr Leavitt leases lower floor to F M Burner who buys the soda fountain fixtures and stock except the drugs. Burner adds novelty and sporting goods to his existing stock. The Mason Valley drug store, in operation since 1880 by Dr G J Leavitt, ends its long run as the old drug store and starts a new enterprise.
Finishing Touches At Bluestone Complex In Progress
Electricians near completion at the Bluestone project with minor wiring left in bunk houses. The company plans future occupancy as land provides lighting and the Bluestone group decides timing. Dr. Leavitt relocates medical offices to Leavitt's concrete building from Mason Valley drug store.
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Dr. Leavitt
Mason Valley Drug Store
Leavitt
Malachite to Resume Operations Early at Yerington Mine
The Malachite mine in the Yerington district plans to resume full operations soon after power line repair. Superintendent Sonne is finalizing arrangements as two large buckets arrived from Salt Lake City for installation. Locals expect a major copper producer, noting a deep shaft revealing rich copper sulphide ore and a strong development outlook.
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Yerington
Sonne
Salt Lake City
Old Landmark Moved From Main Street In Yerington
The long standing house at the southern end of Main Street in Yerington was moved to a new site on John McAlister’s property after a city council order. Built when Mason Valley villages served gold seekers, the edifice once stood as a mid 19th century landmark witnessing growth before being displaced by modern development.
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Lanlmarks
Yerington
John McAlister
Mason Valley
Werington
Nevada
California
Special Service at M. E. Church with Rev Geo Beatty
The Methodist church plans special services led by Rev Geo Beatty with gospel singer E A Arne from California. A series of 2 pm cottage meetings run one hour each precede main services on Sunday February 11 and 9 a.m. February 9 with instruction and Sunday school events.
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Methodist Church
Geo. W. Beatty
E. A. Arne
California
Beatty
Arne
Grandma'' Fox
Spangler Hall
C. Heinleben
C. Ross
Pontius Pilate
Western Nevada under way with underground mining
Superintendent Britt has about 20 men employed in tunnels and ore-body development. The main ore body was tapped before the shutdown months ago and efforts aim to locate its extent. A development campaign will likely require more workers, with most work now machine driven. Lost Fox Terrier with two black ears and one white eye offered reward. Inquire at office.
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Britt
I Aire
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