Official Program of the D Event Schedule and Prizes
The committee on arrangements led by Walter Baird Frank Barnett Pred Wicks and others at Yerington Drug Company lists a full day program. Parade starts at 9 AM from the school house with prizes for comical floats decorated entries lodge turnout and best overall display. Races and entertainments run through the day with a grand ball and grand march in the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Baird
Frank Barnett
Pred Wicks
van Alstine
Wm. Powers
Yerington Drug Company
Hatherell
Ae Nand
Beatty
Star Spangled Tenner Charnel
Andrew Marsaltony
Kington
Broadway
Ow! Hall
Buckskin District Mines Rich Copper and Gold Prospects
A Jackson County report describes the Buckskin Mining District with igneous formations resembling the Comstock lode, outlining the West and East ranges. Mines show high grade copper, gold, silver, and lead ore. operations include hoisting works, tunnels, shafts over 300 feet, and plans for smelting and railroad access. Nearby features include Hines Hot Springs for rest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia City
Broken Hills
Burke and McLaughlin
Grove and Pierce
Hardy and
Bond
Kennedy Group
Los Angeles
D. W. Croft
Ray Hoblit
West Range
East Range
Dr. Green
H. Gates
Mining notes from Mt Grant area report rich ore and new discoveries
The Boston firm superintendent begins work on group of claims with strong showings. H R Irving of Bullfrog oversees operations. Mike Knoff of Goldfield drills a tunnel on Cottonwood Creek, planning further depth. Lapin Meadows yields four to five dollar gold nuggets daily. J B Gambel of Montello toils on Cottonwood Creek placer with large nugget findings. Boyle of Wellington expands Golden Anchor workings. Osborn and Beaman near Wheeler Pass report pan-able ore. Keystone mine in Rattlesnake Canyon shows ore, assays up to 500 per ton. Geo Mathews contracts a 120 foot water tunnel in granite. Blair and Gregory to handle the work. Oil placer discoveries near East Walker river spark excitement. about 44 acres located. Drilling machinery ordered from California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
H.R. Irving
Bullfrog
Mike Knoff
Goldfield
Cottonwood Creek
Heein
Lapin Meadows
J. B. Gambel
Montelle
Boyle
Wellngton
Golden Anchor Group
Lebe
Mess
Osborn and
Beaman
Wheeler Pass
Keystone
Monroe
Rattlesnake Canyon
Mathews
Messrs
Blair and
Gregory
Walker River
California
Political ambitions and playful gossip mix in Washoe county notices
The item surveys local figures Moran and others as possible successors for district attorney and even hints at candidacy for U S Senate. It mentions Captain Menardi of Reno and Bride, with light commentary on civic life, marriage chatter, and the season of doves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moran
Washoe County
Democratic Party
Waburha
Joe Helland
Josephs
Clark Guild of
Dayton
Capt. Menardi
Reno
U.S
Hall
Bride
B. R. Lam
Greater Yerington District Promises World Leading Mining Output
The district showcases $12,000,000 in ore blocked out and dumps ready for treatment with hundreds of miners at work. The Bluestone mine holds over a million on the dumps and more blocked out, while Nevada-Douglas reports 10,000,000 tons in first level claims. Geological notes include copper assays up to 6 and 12 percent and extensive development across multiple mines. The Boston Commercial cites Mason Valley and Walker observations, and the region features many copper properties with active shipping. The article forecasts the district becoming the world’s greatest producing mining area within five years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calumet
Richards and McLoud
Lutz
Andy Ashland
Nevada-Douglas
Ludwig
Nevada- Douglas
Greater
Yerington
Great Bluestone
Jennings
Mason Valley
George L. Walker
Boston
Walker
Western Nevada
Wheeler
Golden Glory
McConnell
Mountain View
Northern Light
Big 20
Wabuska
Crabbe
Malachite
Rockland
Cowes Buckskin
Granite
Sacred Concert at M B Church Sunday Evening
A sacred concert accompanies the Sunday services at M B church featuring soloists and a male quartet. The program includes Remember Me, More Love to Thee, Paul Revere's Ride, and The Gates of Paradine with performances by Miss Josie Hecker, Mr. Allen, and other Congregation members. District Attorney J Walter Hanby travels to Bishop, California, for a summer with his family, then Los Angeles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. B
Ry Rivet
Miny Hecker
Allen
Alten Fiyean Holt
Paradine
Gates of Paradine
Mise Pierce
Osc
Eceverern
Bowen
Barnett
Alien
Jernett
Josie Hecker Meritalian
Paul Revere
Hoppa
Mra. Marsal
Mr. Allen
J. Walter Hanby
Bishop, California
Ahey
Los Angeles
Bolslay
New York Topaz Heist Drives Nevada Ad Campaign
Sam Davis, chairman of Nevada's Publicity Bureau and Carson City resident, led a New York exhibit push for the Mining exposition featuring a white topaz resembling a diamond. When the mail was tampered with and the topaz tilted, Davis offered an 80 dollar reward for its return, using broad newspaper ads to publicize the theft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Davis
Publicity Bureau of
Nevada
Carson City
New York
Davis
New York City
Sam
Lopes
Local News Notes From Yerington and Nearby
A long roster of local and visiting names marks this town brief. T. M. Hammond heads to Seattle while Leon Willis visits from Mountain View and Mrs. Holland with Edith of Wabuska visit Ogden Utah. Notables including Senator J. B. Gallagher and E. G. Frank are in Reno and Canton Ohio respectively. Christy Novelty Show and a free open air circus entertain at the pavilion. community notices celebrate ball games, oil field ventures, and residence shifts as Yerington readies for festivities and planning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holland
Edith
Wabuska
Ogden, Utah
Emmet D. Boyle
J. B. O'Sullivan
Reno
Mountain View
E. J. Cooper
Ryan
Hunter
Unanimous support for Lyon County high school in Yerington
Petition to establish a Lyon County high school at Yerington ready for board presentation. Businessmen signed, petition to be in proper form. Commissioners urged to call the election with the general fall election to avoid extra taxpayer expense. Local praise for Yerington’s public spirit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyon County
Yerington
Board of County Commissioners
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K. Gates
Merced
C. G. Schreiber
MT. Grant
Buzziets
T. M. Hammond
Seattle
Leon Willis
Heller
Bluestone
San Francisco
C. H. Hemiter
Overland Hotel
J. B. Gallagher
B. N. Hague
Fresno, California
H. O. Pursel
Andrew Marsal
Gabe Lewis
Mr. Grant Properties
D. W. Crowninshield
Mildred Leavitt
Santa Clay
J. A. McCune
Lima
Ohio
H.N. Allen
Buckskin
Chas. D. McDonald
Rawhide
Nelson
W. H. Longstaff
Longstaff
Nora Longstaff
Alina Vaillencour
Alex, Vaillencour
Sch
Vailiencour
J.D. Riggs
J. R. Birkey
Wheeler Mine
Sadie Gilbert
Christy
Times
Road House
C. Burke
Oregon
Shen
E. R. Lam
J. J. Beatty
Thad Hoppin
D. Lafavar
Round Mountain
Elizabeth Pierce
Spokane
Wash
Yerington Society
Mayor Smith
Barton
Miss Wren
Artemisia Hospital
F. L. Downey
J. Stewart
Billy Madden
H. F. Fetsch
Sutro
Chas. Porter
D. H. Dickason
the Times
Hast Walker
Griffin and
Adam
Coffroth
J. A. Wagstaff
Oregon Short Line Railroad
O. H. Sonne
W. E. Hannon
Dr. Masterson
George
Geo
Deestrick Skule
R. Lam
Knierim & Son
Ice
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