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Yerington Times

Location

Yerington, Nevada, United States of America

Date

Jan 03, 1920

Page

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Nevada firm plans coal and oil drill in Copper Belt Nevada

The Nevada Coal and Oil Company, based in Reno, seeks to develop a large coal mine at Coal Valley near Wilson station and believes oil prospects in Nevada may yield commercial quantities. Experts, including E. E. Price and W. Prince Catlin, endorse the project after examining 640 acres with multiple veins and a potential 1000 foot depth. The firm authorized buying Caterpillar tractors and trailers at a November board meeting.

Nevada Coal & Oil Company Salt, Salt Mining Review Nvada Nevada Coal and Oil Company Coal Valley Seveteen Wilson Station Copper Belt Railroad Yeringtonj Reno E. E. Price American Smelting Wind Refining Company Guggenheims Mason Valley, Mines Co E. E. Northrop Tonopah Spindle Top Texas W. Prince Catlin Southern Pacific Company Mattinson Nevada

Popular Young Lady Married in Oakland

Albert Hagan and Miss Ruby Mc Daniel wed in Oakland on New Year’s Day. The bride, long an admired resident of Yerington, recently worked at the Brooks Hotel and was popular with guests. The groom is a respected Oakland businessman. The Times extends best wishes for the couple’s future.

Albert Hagan Ruby McDaniel Oakland Yerington Brooks Hotel

Masons Install New Officers in Joint Lodge and Star Rite

The St John anniversary observance crowned a double installation night. Wendel H. Churchard as Worshipful Master led Masons with officers named including Powers, Larue, Lamkin and others. The Eastern Star installed Flora Reymers as Worthy Matron and William Powers as Worthy Patron among a full slate. Refreshments followed as the hall glowed in ceremony and fellowship.

St. John Masonic Lodge Eastern Star Thomas Lever W. G. Larue Wendel H. Churchard William H. Johns Earl Jensen Seward L. Horner William F. Powers William Lillian Churchyard Frances Friedhoff Grace Penrose Sadie Plummer Mabel Plummer Edith Wright Elizabeth McGowan Kate Brooks Adah Jean Lamkin Ruth Viola Goldsworthy Esther Clara Lever Martha Violet McLeod Electa Frances Hughes Charles Johnston Sentinel

Fatal accident at the Bluestone mine claims H Islitzer

Herman Islitzer died at Mason Hospital from injuries from a cave in at the Bluestone mine. On December 30 he was crushed by a boulder at the 300 foot level and died January 1 after being unconscious since the accident. The state mining inspector and coroner examined the scene. the jury found no one responsible. Islitzer, 43, a Tyrolean native, leaves a wife and four children in Santa Rosa Calif. widow Mrs Islitzer arrived in Yerington.

Herman Islitzer Mason Bluestone Islitzer Blanchard W. K. Sutherland Larry Mehan A. E. Metzker H. Islitzer Tyrol The Santa Rosa California Yerington

Mrs Ellis Returns to Telegraph Office After Illness

Mrs. W. D. Ellis resumes duties at the local telegraph office following a month of illness.

W. D. Ellis

Nevada Branch United Americans Organized by State Business Leaders

The Nevada chapter of the United Americans was formed at the Chamber of Commerce with Frederick Vin ing Fisher directing. Prominent Nevadan figures including Gov. Boyle Mayor T. E. Stewart and ex governor Oddie were named in the new state slate with C. M. Chaplin as national committeeman and H. I. Stewart as state chairman, among others across counties.

Nevada The United Americans National Patriotic Society Chamber of Commerce Frederick Vining Fisher Boyle T. E. Stewart Oddie Washoe J. D. Durham Ormsby A. G. Myers Nye E. R. Bennett Lyon H. N. van Alstine Douglas T. $. Hooks Churchill William Davis Pershing M. McCullough Humboldt C. E. Haviland Elko John Henderson Lander Louis Lemaire Eureka Edna Plummer White Pine

Methodist Episcopal Church Sunday Services and Sermons

The church offers Sunday School at 10:00 A M and a sermon at 11:00 A M titled A Neg lected Warning. An afternoon service at 2:15 P M at Perry school house and a long evening service with lecture on Socialism and Competition at 7:30 P M. Mid-week service is 7:30 P M Wednesday in the parsonage. Pastor J A Dixon Ph D invites all.

Perry J. A. Dixon

St Joseph’s Church Mass Times and Rector

St Joseph’s Catholic Church in Mason Nevada lists Mass on the first Sunday at 9 30 a m and all other Sundays at 10 30 a m. Weekday Mass at 8 a m and Sunday School Saturdays at 7 p m Rev Joseph Cunha.

Mason Nevada Joseph Cunha

Christian Science Church Sermon Lesson Highlight

A brief notice on the Christian Science Church at Leavitt Hall noting that the sermon lesson centers on Christian Science doctrine.

Christian Science Church Leavitt Hall

Dr Sullivan Acquitted of Perjury in Virginia City Trial

The jury found Dr J J Sullivan not guilty of perjury tied to the Strother will contest. The panel deliberated thirty minutes with one ballot after more than a month of testimony and proceedings.

J. J. Sullivan Virginia City

Chinese Arrested in Dope and Whisky Case Targeting Indians

Federal investigator W. G. O Neil spent several days in the area this week pursuing drug and liquor offenses involving Indians. He helped arrest two Chinese at Mina. One waived examination and posted 1000 dollars bail. The other was bound over to the U S Grand Jury after a hearing before U S Commissioner Jud son Smith at Mineron.

W. G. O'Neil Mina U. S Judson Smith

Mr Bryan Explains Silver and Bi Metalism

The piece by W. J. Bryan argues for international bi metallic money to restore stable prices and debt relief. It notes 1896 debates, European cooperation, and shifting views as silver demand rises and gold limitations appear.

Tritian Iritian

Dayton Moonshine Ring Raided. Dealer Arrested

State police raided a Dayton home still run by Sidelio, allegedly producing five gallons of whisky daily. Officers seized three quarts of liquor and sixteen pounds of mash. Dayton liquor dealer N M Panelli was jailed for selling bootleg liquor. District Attorney Clark Guild was brought in to prosecute.

Dayton Sidelio Coari Heinrichs N M. Panelli Clark Guild

New Management at Central Garage and Mutual Theater

E A Dillon of Mason Valley Implement Co takes ownership of Central Garage and Mutual Theater in Yerington. The Mason Valley Auto Co will operate from January with H C Hughes as manager and plans to add Chevrolet agency and more. The Mutual Building will be showroom and stock room for autos while the garage will handle storage and repair. A vulcanizing outfit is to be added. Mason Valley Implement Co remains at the old Main street stand.

Yerington E. A. Dillon Mason Valley Implement Co Mutual Theater Mason Valley Auto Company H.C. Hughes Cheverlet Mutual Mason Valley Auto Co Main Street

Home Hygiene classes announced by Red Cross nurse

Miss Alice Neilsen, Red Cross Community nurse, will start a series of Home Hygiene classes next week. Sessions run Tuesday and Thursday in the Leavitt building, from 2 to 3 PM and 7 to 8 PM. attendance requested in full. Also notes census work in Smith Valley and discusses bi metallism and international finance implications.

Alice Neilsen Red Cross Leavitt Miss Neilsen

Mason Notes Show Local Social Roundup

Judge H I Moore greeted friends in Mason on Tuesday. Mrs J B Carrol and daughter Ja Carrol hosted an afternoon party with prizes won by Mrs Payne and M Chism. Guests included Mesdames Day Johnson Payne Kidder Mathews Chism Wells Parrish.

Mason H. I Moore Tuesdaay J. B. Carrol Ja Carrol Payne M Chism Mesdames Day Johnson, Payne, Kidder Mathews Chism Wells Parrish J. S. Barney H. J. Long Fallon James Berry Park City Utah Jack Bes W. J. Askins Pittsburg California Floyd Slutter Nate Lane San Francisco D. Welge Sommers Vernon Peterson Inora Dickson Juanita Talboe J. R. McCelland Sophia McCelland Los Ban ™Os Hansen Mason School House Talboe Nevada Hos W. A. Day Henry Keema B. H. Hunt C. R. Edison Reno

Big Pow Wow At Schurz Draws 1200 Indians For Week

A week long celebration at Schurz features 1200 participants with many outside attendees. Events include sports and daily barbecues. Alfalfa crops thrive this year with shipments to Mina Tonopah and Goldfield at 25 dollars per bale. A Christmas tree entertainment unites white and Indian students with a Santa Claus present. Good railway and telegraph job openings offer 140 to 150 dollars monthly, with advancement paths, and the Oakland institute offers a free booklet by mail.

Schurz Mina Tonopah Goldfield Railway ‘Telegraph Inst Oakland

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Nevada Company Northrop Masons Methodist Episcopal Church St. Joseph's Catholic Church MR. Bryan Silver Reno Gazette W. J. Bryant Republican Party McKinley Europe Stevenson Walcott Colorado United States Senate Gage Treasury Department International Central Garage Henry Kruger Mr Kruger Smith Valley China Newsy
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