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Newspaper
Yerington Times
Location
Yerington, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1908
Page
1
The S L Tribune notes Yerington ranks among the world’s top copper camps alongside Ely, stressing Nevada’s copper future. The piece highlights how Nevadans often overlook these camps yet honor them as leaders in copper production and potential.
A Nevada weekly recounts a sudden electric power cut by Truckee River General Electric that forced an immediate change of edition. The piece jokes about past bright days, hurried production, and promises future value once power is restored. It mentions Washingtons birthday and Chinese New Year in a playful, dated tone.
At Monday's city council session the board heard testimony on Officer Nel. Citizens represented by Attorney Bilkington presented evidence. The j uveal placed the matter with Chief Slingerland who was authorized to conduct a further inquiry and report at the next meeting. The session adjourned after routine bills were approved.
Rawhide booster sheriff Nana returned yesterday from Rawhide where he investigated convictions at the great camp. He reports two leases secured and seven claims of interest plus a stone quarry located. He proclaims Rawhide the greatest gold camp this side of heaven and suggests it would outshine the golden fairs in wealth. He claims inside information and asserts he knows what he is talking about. Leases are on the Crystal Queen No. 1 and Rorthani claims.
On Monday last Vernet Euronymous, son of C Hironymous, a well known local merchant, fell from the top of Hironymious new building. The injury broke his leg near the thigh and caused intense pain. Surgeons say no serious complications are expected and the boy is doing as well as could be hoped.
Yerington Copper announces intention to hire a full working force around the 20th of this month. Superintendent Marwil notes ongoing development at the big ledge found at the 40 foot level is showing strong prospects as prospecting continues. A Times advertisement is suggested.
The event imagines Martha Washington and Theodor Bure at the tea table with Becky Ross, Dolly Madison, and Alexander Hamilton overseeing a tax free tea with guest ice cream. The dashy robing and ladies singing Auld Lang Syne set a festive mood as doors open at Spangler hall from candlelight until midnight.
Great Interest Rev Geo W Beatty assisted by E A Arne singer conducted evening meetings at Barrett school house this week. Last night all seats were taken with seventy five attendees. Arne brings singing books so all may join in song. His solos are sweet and clear. Service Sunday at 7 30 pm and possibly next week evenings. Arne to sing in Yer ington Sunday morning and at Sunday school at 3 pm.
Following is the Dayton school report for January listing Margaret BE Mack as principal and Elizabeth Cooke as assistant. The Grammar Department includes Roy Schooley Florence Shirley Inez Shirley Will Schooley Edith Hurrin Alice Schooley Gertie Tailleur Will Melarkey Phyllis Davis Mary Cassinelli Melia Cooper Clinton Melarkey. Primary Department lists Mervin Johnson Herbert Shirley Rowe Harris Louise Cooney Frankie Markett Thelma Braun Walter Richards Mamie Cassinelli Alfred Marketti.
About 0 colonies in first class condition, all in painted patented hives with fixtures within a quarter mile of the railroad station. Health concerns are the only reason for selling. Quick sale offered for less than actual hive cost. For details write Mrs. N. A. Connell, Washoe, Nevada.
FP. T. Torpey of the Nevada Traction and Cable road says the company will start work soon on a 14 mile line between Yerington and Wabuska. The system uses a heavy stationary cable with steam powered engines pulling vehicles along elevated sections. Freight and passenger trains aim to run up to five miles per hour on good grades, with cheaper rates than horse hauling.
English mining engineer G A Williamson of Johannesburg recently inspected the Nevada-Douglas mines. He traveled from New York during the Christmas holidays, met in Reno, and announced favorable impressions and a glowing report to London. Adit tunneling by Wilson Gold Mines aims to deepen the ore body 200 feet, boosting Mountain View’s prospects.
Despite power shutdowns only one property remains idle the McConnell. Most development is tunnel work with machines idle while men drill by hand. The Western Nevada increased its crew last week and plans to add more workers as fits mining needs.
Wabuska school report for the month ending February 7 shows 18 students enrolled with 10 girls and 8 boys. Attendance listed as 78.9 percent. Honor Roll includes Rita Nagel Ana Nagel Anna Borge Nettie Kemp Willie Wade Esther Wade Jo Farrell Willie Nagel Willie Farrell Marie Borge Lillie Burrell.
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Last nights masquerade ball hosted by the Yerington Amusement Company drew a large, joyous crowd. Mrs Anna Carroll won the best sustained early character as Liberty and Joe McKay took the gentleman’s prize for his German costume, praising the host for lively entertainments and urging more frequent dances.
Bob Dyer married Robert Dyer of Schurz and Miss Martha Moore of Denver at the Riverside hotel Reno on Friday February 7. Rev Leslie M Burwell officiated, with witnesses D E B McPherson Yerington and Florence M Nixon Reno. William Dyer, brother of the groom, attended. Robert M Dyer esteemed young man in this section and Miss Moore receives warm congratulations.
A public notice from J. W. McAnnisrie dated February 15, 1908 reports that the signer will not be responsible for any bills contracted by anyone other than themselves in Yerington.
Pleasant Monday evening social at Naomi Chapter OES featured seven members unrolling a new calendar as Father Time tipped the hour glass for another year. Hostesses Mrs. Minna Heinleben, Mrs. R. D. Smith, Mrs. G. B. Leavitt, Jus. Hardy and Fred Wicks served an elegant ice cream and cake collation with rare china. toasts and a Handys duet plus Mrs Hoppin's verse highlighted the evening.
H. Whitacre formerly Lyon county representative and speaker pro tem of Nevada assembly in 1901 arrives from Rawhide. He endorses reports of Rawhide’s greatness, noting his own extreme conservatism and lack of local interests to sell. He says the camp bears signs of becoming a major center. Reno Journal.
The Yerington Amusement Company awarded Miss Annie Paquini the prize last night after voters named her the most popular young lady in the city. The charming winner received hearty approval from her many friends.
Yerington Golconda general manager Hicks said in Yerington this week that the company will shortly resume operations on the property and carry them on indefinitely. The Yerington Golconda Hex lies east of the Yerington Copper and appears to be a promising estate.
The Yerington school will observe Washington's Birthday on Friday at 2 p.m. A small program by both rooms will be rendered and the public is invited to attend.
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