Sunset F. J. Lennard reports rich copper oxide at Sunset shaft
Mining engineer Sunset F. J. Lennard arrived in Yerington from Buckskin district after completing a 40 foot shaft on the Sunset group owned by Will Pittman of Tonopah and associates. At 33 feet a vein sample yielded high values with eighteen inches of ore averaging over 30 percent copper. The shaft is to be extended soon, promising a solid ore body between the Union Blue and Honest Endeavor claims in a highly promising district.
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F. J. Lennard
Yerington
Buckskin
Lennard
Sunset
Will Pittman
Tonopah and Associates
Union Blue
Honest Endeavor
Clever Show Delights Owl Hall Audience in Yerington
The Yerington Amusement company and public school pupils staged a fully crowded program at Owl hall with strong applause for every number. Patrons praised the entertainment and the company for progressive methods. Next week Kidnaper the trained horse will headline at the playhouse.
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Owl Hall
Yerington Amusement Company
Bluestone Mine Headed for Strong Production Says Heller
M J Heller, part owner of Yerington’s Bluestone mine, arrived in camp and spent days inspecting developments and the district’s prospects. He believes the copper property could be among the world’s greatest and notes ongoing electrolytic testing. Rumors say a 1000‑foot shaft may be sunk, with ore in sight valued at about ten million dollars.
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M. J. Heller
Yerington
Bluestone
Mr. Heller
Heller
Gallagher School December Report
December enrollment shows 11 students with 5 boys and 6 girls. Attendance stands at 90.9 percent. Honor Roll includes Roy Gifford Edna Richard James Butler Ruel Deppali Georgia Richard Clair Butler Lena Richard Nevada Deppali Minnie Richard Bernice Gifford.
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Gallagher School
E. Mae Boston
Roy Gifford
Edna Richard
James Butler
Ruel Deppali
Georgia Richard
Clair Butler
Lena Richard
Nevada Deppali
Minnie Richard
Bernice Gifford
Miners Expanded Force at McConnell Shaft
The McConnell mine increased its workforce this week by seventeen miners after ore was struck at 240 feet. The larger force aims to accelerate development and surpass past production speed, with work proceeding to develop the ore body as quickly as possible.
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McConnell
Lion from the Wheeler Mine in Yerington
Fred Flindt arrived in Yerington from the Wheeler mine this week with a bar of gold bullion valued at several hundred dollars. He reports improvements at the mine and a general overhaul of the mill to handle more ore, with plans to enlarge it soon. The mine shows steady gains under Flindt and opens up new territory rich in gold, promising a rosier future.
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Fred Flindt
Yerington
Ee Wheeler
Flindt
Enjoyable Time At Werington Book Club Meeting
The all female Werington Book Club hosted about sixty guests at Spangler hall on Tuesday evening. Members and participants included Mesdames Stickney McDonald Slosson Snyder Arends Murchie Whitman and Dr Beatty. A luncheon followed the program and another open meeting is planned. D C Beach is visiting Yerington from the reservation where he holds mining ground.
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Werington Book Club
Mesdames F. O. Stickney
C. D. McDonald
W. Slosson
J. P. Snyder
A. A. Arends
Alex Murchie
M. Whitman
Dr. Beatty
Good Strike at Black Mountain
A new gold copper strike at Black Mountain boosts the Bell Boy claims near Yerington. Owners include Ross Thompson Frank Bugbee D W McKenzie Douglas Lawson and others. At 10 feet underground values rise with surface yields around 112 dollars in gold and 10 percent copper. Northern Lights Copper and Gold Mining Company papers filed. stock soon to be offered, ground viewed as premier in the district.
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Yerington
Bell Boy Group of Claims
Yerington Interests
Ross Thompson
Frank Bugbee
D. W. McKenzie
Douglas Lawson
Black Mountain
Northern Lights Copper and Gold Mining Company
Smelter Interest Grows in Yerington Camp
Salt Lake City reports a syndicate of Salt Lake mining men weighing a smelter for Yerington Nevada. They argue ore smelting could be cheap there with fuel locally sourced. Nevada-Douglas dominates current production and recently sold ore in Salt Lake at over 1000 dollars per car. The Bluestone mine under Captain De Lamar is to receive new equipment.
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Salt Lake City
Salt Lake
Yerington
New
Nevada-Douglas
Captain de Lamar
Yerington Camp Has Stronger Mining Position Says Official
S. S. Arentz, superintendent of the Nevada-Douglas, reports mill and magnetic concentration proven a success in Yerington. He notes Mason Valley and Western Nevada ready to produce with ground facilities, says the camp has suffered little from the money panic, mines remain active, and the bank has continued currency payments. He ranks Yerington with a clear advantage among Nevada camps.
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Mason Valley
Nevada
S. Arentz
Nevada-Douglas
Yerington
Arentz Ten
Pioneer Bakery Owner Refutes Imposters Claiming Interest
A. Sun Yerington of Nevada declares since November 1906 he is the sole proprietor of the Pioneer Bakery. He warns the public that any other individuals claiming interest are imposters and advises caution. Dated January 11, 1908.
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Pioneer Bakery
A. Sun Yerington
Nev
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Yerington District
Lion
the Wheeler
D.C. Beach
Naomi Chapter
Masonic Hall
Jost Li. Davinson
T. L. Horarn
Miller and Lax
Miller & Lax
Yerington, Nev
Kennedy Con Gold M & M Co
Arizona
W. C. Pitt
W. T. Campbell
M H. Whitiere
Lyon County Bank
Treasur
Nowaday
Lyon County Bark
Canary Owen Growp
Keskin
Verlag
DR. McCoy Chappell
Ofer
Verington
Veringtom
Artemisia Hospital
Wabuska
Armour’s Shieldhams
Will McDonough
Mountain View
Wilson Gold Mines Company
Treasury
George F. Willis
J. 1 Wilson
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