Yerington School Program and Smith Valley Irrigation Plan
The Yerington Grammar School hosted a Washington's Birthday program with Miss Sperry's pupils presenting a three act title play and various recitations. Smith Valley ranchers formed an irrigation company planning large reservoirs to water the valley, seeking State Engineer approval and potential big land reclamation across Humboldt, Kiko, and Ely projects.
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Yerington Grammar School
Rink [Mall
Washington
Mount Vernon
Agnes Caddy
Artie
Jane Boys
Lincoln
Lora Lamberson
Harry Davis
America
Smith Valley
Mason Valley
Humboldt County
Kiko
Ely
Wellington
Nevada
Enjoyable Surprise Party for Laurenoe Laughlin and Frank Compton
The Compton residence on upper Main Street hosted a surprise party for Laurenoe Laughlin and Frank Compton. Organized by Mrs. Miggie Daniels, attendees enjoyed cat playing, music, and singing with Mr. G Fish performing select grand opera pieces.
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Laurenoe Laughlin
Frank Compton
Compton
Upper Main Street
Miggie Daniels
G. Fish
Grand Opera
Ib High
Nate
Albert Daniels
Rosa
Mes i. N Fish
Sooke Webster
Aml
Geo. Webster
Josie Walker
Johnnie Arends
Agnes Compton
Cleora Fish
Lillian Webster
Blanche Daniels Messrs
Tom Berryman
Frank Hanson
Laurence Laughlin
Power line material arrives as work shifts to Wright
Three carloads of poles reached Wabuska for the new power line project last Wednesday and further shipments are expected as quickly as handling allows. W. W. Wright will oversee construction, replacing the earlier announced Manning. In Mason valley, Wright previously managed the oll site and is well known.
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Wabuska
W. W. Wright
Manning
Wright
Oll
Mason Valley
Thompson, Towle & Co
Mason Valley Mines Co
No. 4
Mason City
For Sale 1800 Lot on Main St with two houses and barn
Property on Main Street 60 by 216 feet with two houses and a barn. Rents yield about 12 percent on the investment. McConover advertises the parcel for sale and notes the site as a solid income source.
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Main St
Wii
McConover
Thorne to Hawthorne Railway Project Plans
Official sources indicate Southern Pacific will vein work from Thorne station to Hawthorne the former county seat of Kemeralia now Mineral county seat. The oil railbed route will host electric or gasoline motors with later extension toward Tacky Hoy Will. Tunneling aims to reach formation at depth and test depths around 100 feet.
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Southern Pacific Company
Thorne Station
Hawthorne
Kemeralia
Mineral County
Nevada
California
Carson and Colorada
Ron
Reho Gavette
Leavitt brothers swap posts as Dwight heads to Virginia City
Dwight Leavitt is promoted to the Virginia City office of the Truckee River General Electric Company and will assume charge March 2. His brother Louis, a Nevada State University graduate and noted college football figure, will replace him in Reno. Dwight has sold his home to Andy West, who may be joined by family in San Diego. Salty Snyder and family will occupy the house for now.
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Vigt Leavitt
Hus
Truckee River General Electric Company
Virginia City
Dwight
Louis
Nevada State
Andy West
San Diego
Salty Snyder
Ta Tvns
Mrs. Leavitt
New Millinery Firm Wright & Allen Opens in Yerington
A new millinery business Wright and Allen to open in Yerington about March standard. One member is in San Francisco purchasing a modern stock of the latest hat styles.
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Yerington
Wright & Allen
San Francisco
Washington Birthday Observance at M. E. Church Schedule
Sunday program lists 10 30 a m Sunday School at Naboth s 11 30 a m sermon by the pastor and 7 p m observance of Washington s Birthday with readings on leadership roles by Prof Bleasdale Atty Hull and Pastor Beatty The remark about money reflects a moral tone from the era.
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Naboth
Washington
Wuisi
B.G. Bleasdale
Atty
Tunnel Under Sierra Is Assured Project by Rail Sources
Reno Gazette reports a six mile tunnel under the Sierra is assured with work to start after snow melts. The tunnel from Donner Lake head to a lower summit crosses omits details. the project aims to cut summit elevation by about 1000 feet and take nearly four years with Southern Pacific double tracking in progress.
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Sierra
Reno Gazette
Donner Lake
Point T Co
Southern Pacific Company
Giroux Considers Salt Lake City to Goldfield Rail Line
A rumor says Giroux Consolidated Mining plans a Salt Lake City to Goldfield railroad via Ely. If built the company would mine and ship copper concentrates through Salt Lake, opening the copper district between Salt Lake City and Ely and improving supply routes.
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Giroux | Consolidated Mining Company
Salt Lake City
Goldfield
Ely
Giroux Company
Salt Lake
Salt Laike City
Will Be Operated On By Specialist For Welsh Eye
Jack Welsh superintendent of the Mason Valley mine reports a San Francisco specialist has decided on an operation for his eye. The surgery will not occur for several days due to cataract in the eye, though it is unclear if it is for removal.
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Queen of the Valley
Rebekah Lodge
Jack Welsh
Mason Valley
San Francisco
Welsh
Rollins Couple Returns From Coast Trip With Mason Valley Praise
Mayor Feeney and family back from San Francisco trip. Will Young of Virginia a friend here last Sunday. Mr and Mrs Rollins newlyweds returned after touring Sacramento San Francisco Los Angeles San Diego and Goldfield praising Mason Valley. They met Mr and Mrs Johnson of Yerington in San Diego and visited a Chapter of E S with Miss Mary West. A surprise party welcomed them home.
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Feeney
San Francisco
Will Young
Virginia
Charles Johnson
Yerington
Rollins
Johnson
E. S
Mary West
King Rubber-neck
Tomn
Ely Says Landing on Warship Deck Is Simple
Eugene B. Ely describes landing on the deck of the armored cruiser Pennsylvania as easy and safe after flying from San Francisco. He details a 180 by 50 foot jury deck with canvas catching lines and sandbags to halt the plane, then returns to shore at 30 mph.
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Eugene B. Ely
San Francisco
Pennsylvania
Eugene B
Ely
Freeman letters reveal grueling search for missing daughter and Mrs Campbell
Correspondence from F N Freeman dated February describes a seven person search party probing snow, ice, and 12 to 50 foot gravel along a creek for the bodies of his daughter and Mrs Campbell. It notes cold weather, minimal aid from local companies, and plans to extend the search after a week while locating clothing and a photo tied to flood events.
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F. N. Freeman
Virginia and
Gold Hill Water Company
Fred Chappell
Roy Sprigg
Carson
Arthur Campbell
Fred Olmsted
Fresno
F.N. Freeman
Fen
Lizzie Baker
Yerington
F. N. F Reidas
Scotty the Mysterious Man of the Humboldt Mine
A rumor reports Scotty, a shabby, quiet wanderer seen near Winnemucca, hoarding wealth from a hidden Humboldt range ledge or placers. Locals recall long fortunes once earned by Chinese miners on nearby slopes and Wells Fargo records hint at massive shipments. Scotty’s apparent wealth and secrecy fuel speculation in the valley.
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Scotty
Winnemucca
Humboldt Range
Southern Pacific
Wells Fargo Express Company
Piacers
Uie
Belmont Mine Fire Traps Five Men as Rescue Efforts Continue
A mine fire at Belmont traps five men amid flames at the 1166 foot level while smoke blocks the Desert Queen shaft path 3000 feet away. Of 70 men below, seven are believed crushed. R. C. Frank and Frank Burke are confirmed dead, with bosses Mike Hannigan Jack Shea and Billy Murphy still inside.
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Tonopah
Reno Journal
Belmont
Desert Queen
R. C. Frank
Frank Burke
Mike Hannijxan
Jack Shea
Billy Murphy
Henry Wood's Bachelor Party Celebrates Host's Hospitality
In mid February friends gathered at Henry Wood's house for a social evening. Guests enjoyed card games and lively stories from the genial host, with praise for his hospitality. Attendees included Joey Gallagher Ray Hiranonymous Mason Johnson and N J Pramance.
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Henry Wood
Mr. Wood
Joey Gallagher
Ray Hironymous
Mason Johnson
N. J. Pramance
More Vegetable Seeds Sent By Senator Nixon Courtesy
Tue Tres receives another batch of vegetable seeds through Senator Nixon. Subscribers are invited to take a package or two while supplies last.
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Nixon
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Thorne
Dwight Leavitt
New Millinery Firm
M. E. Church
Ely-Goldfield
American Press Association
F.n.freeman
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