Bad Check Arrests Involving E Sonne and Associates
Ernest Sonne, son of O H Sonne, jailed with Chester Hillburn, with forgery charges likely. Albert J Webster, who runs an employment agency, filed a complaint after Hillburn presented a $2450.19 check signed with Sonn e’s name. Sonne had prior forgery conviction and was once paroled. Arthur Leach was later released after a quick settlement of the matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Sonne
O. H. Sonne
Chester Hillburn
Arthur Leach
Boygin
Yerington
Albert J. Webster
Sonne
Hillburn
Sonte
Webster
Hillhurst
Walking Tractor 10 to be Built in Nevada
Louw M. Gardiner, mechanical engineer and inventor of the walking farm tractor, arranges for construction at a Reno plant. The unique tractor moves on its own feet, avoids soil packing, suits small farms, orchards, and gardens, and could replace horses, steam, and gasoline engines. Representatives will visit Verington to place stock. Bowler, familiar with German use for a decade, is keen on Reno manufacturing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louw M. Gardiner
Europe
Reno
Ve Bay
Walking Parn
Verington
M. R. Bowler
Germany
Big contest to award $400 Kireball plane prize
Mason and Yerington Garages announce a major contest with a $400 Kireball plane as the top prize. Tickets accompany each purchase at either hearse, with a full prize announcement to appear in the upcoming issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mason and Yerington
Birth of a baby girl at the West home
Last Thursday FE A West welcomed four baby girls to the household. Both mother and baby are well, and Andy is proud of the new daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FE. A. West
Andy
Church Services Morning and Evening With Community Focus
Morning service at 11:00 a m with subject Keeping the Heart and evening service at 7:45 p m on The Church in the Community. All are invited to attend. Wa H Rogers is the pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Rogers
Leland Keema Finishes Ham Contest With Pig
Leland Kee ma wins the three month pig club feeding contest under the University Extension Department. The pig gained nearly two pounds daily and finished at 270 pounds at seven months, fed with self‑fed wheat bran milk and grain. Mason Mercantile Co supplied a premium. Viola Roehl raised purebred Chelons and aims for fair prizes this fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University Extension Department
Leland Keema
Sanders Dist
Mason Mercantile Co
Leland
Viola Roehl
Mason
Lyon County Commissioners Meeting Adjourned Session Highlights
The Lyon County Commissioners met in an adjourned session Monday the 23rd. They discussed surveying the Mineral and Lyon counties line, a right of way for the state highway, and authorized a new typewriter purchase for the Clerk and Treasurer. Affidavits for tax/assessment reductions were filed and debated, with several real estate and livestock adjustments approved or to be acted on next meeting. Fern Hardin visited Mrs. Geo. Plummer Jr. and labor notices were posted at the Times office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kelsi
Mineral
Lyort
Algo
Kelkeo
Boyle
Walker Lake
Bertran
E.W. Whitacre
Lyon
County Board of Equalization
Pabel Hill
A.S. Phipps
Ray Catterson
W. Hobbs
Southern Pacific
Bluestone Mini and Smelting Company
Silver City Golf and Silver Mining Company
G W. Spencer
Hotaling Estate
S. J. Pedroli
J. Conway
Gregory Ranel
Delmonica Brothers
Pat Gallagher
Henry Cali
Jr. Galligher
Byron Gates
Vrank Hall
Charles Times
A.J. Lou
Muckle
CR. Catterson
Carlo Digino
J. A. Flaws
Dayton
VS. Phipsb
Geo. W. Lykens
Queen Creamery
Sarah Logan
Palen Walmsley
Janda Nents
Cor. Wedertz
JD. Yeager
M. J. King
Nevadan Volunteers Rush to Join Army at Market Street
Sixteen Nevada men crowded the recruiting office at 60 Market to enlist, signaling a local surge in enlistments. Yerington gained prominence as Reno also contributed a contingent, reflecting a statewide eagerness for action amid the draft era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nevada
Yerington
Reno
San Francisco Examiner
Log of the Lizzie E on a cross country auto camping trip
Salt Lake City July 24 1917 diary notes from Geo F Willis describing an extended auto camping tour across America. Includes vehicle details gear lists supplies desert crossing trials and requests for Times copies for Sioux Falls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salt Lake City
the Times
America
Times
Nome Thiv
Ellis
Mason
The
Sioux Falls
Geo
F. Willis
Card of Thanks for Theodore Gonder Family
Card of Thanks expresses gratitude for aid and sympathy after the loss of Theodore Gonder. Mr and Mrs A W Gonder and Family extend appreciation for friends' assistance during their sorrow. Try a Want ad in the Times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore
A. W Gonder
Times
Bread weight legal standard upheld by attorney general ruling
An AG office opinion says the governor cannot suspend the bread weight law. Bakers selling less than 16 ounces face penalties. The law requires a standard loaf to weigh one pound and if underweight, to be labeled with its correct weight and manufacturer in plain English.
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R. LL
Carson News
R. L
Nevada Graduate Receives Army Major Commission
Frank Te. Peterson a 1907 University of Nevada graduate and former Holt Manufacturing service director has been commissioned as a major in the U S Army ordnance department. He is in Reno and will soon serve, training army personnel in the handling of tractors and tanks.
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Frank Te. Peterson
University of Nevada
Holt Manufacturing Company
Stockton
Ordnance Department
United States Army
Peterson
Reno
District Court session clears calendar with two motions
Judge Hay presided on Tuesday July 24 in Fight Judicial District Court. No trial case was scheduled. two motions were heard. Buckskin Bullion Mining Co versus Ray Hoblit to set aside default. Crawford party consented to next term hearing on August 28. Warren versus Warren on motion for expenses and fees. motion denied and case set for next term.
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Hay
Fight Judicial District Court
Buckskin Bullion Mining Co
Ray Hoblit
J. E. Campbell
Messrs Waggoner & Guild
Warren Vs
Justice Court heard small debt cases in Mason
On Monday Justice Win Bonner heard Belle DeGroselier versus Wm Graftan over a $100 balance with plaintiff represented by Judge Hanser and defendant by Waggoner & Guild. On Thursday at 10 am before Justice Wim Bonner Jam Gigilor versus Theo Fouras for board and loaned money was tried, with J Campbell for the plaintiff and Wagioner & Guild for the defendant. decision not rendered.
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Justice Win
Bonner
Belle DeGroselier
Wis
Hanser
Waggoner & Guild
Tustion
J. J. Campbell
Wagioner & Guild
Devision Mot
Rose Fowler and William Suther land wed in Ludwig
Relatives and close friends gathered at 547 Ralston Street to witness Miss Rose Fowler marry William Sutherland of Ludwig. The ceremony occurred on Wednesday July 19 with Bishop Hunting coat the ser- vices as the couple began a California wedding trip. They will reside in Ludwig. The Times extends congratulations and best wishes for wedded happiness. Roorl Maionehi of Missouri Play returned from St Mary’s Hospital at Reno, very ill but convalescing.
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Rose Fowler
Ralston Street
William Sutherland
Lantwig
California
Ludwig
Roorl
Maionehi
Missouri
St Mary's Hospital
Reno
Spokes Lose Fast Game To Reno Seven One
Reno defeats Yerington 7 to 1 in a rapid contest led by Reno hitting in the middle and solid pitching by McFarland. Evans and Meyers contributed for Yerington while O Connor homered for Reno to seal the win. Carson Prison Team to visit Sunday. Sparks bell out game August 5 with Yerington at home.
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Reno
Yerington
Manowic
Leonesio
Verington
Evans
Meyers
Palmer
Ken
Cady
O'Connor
Souther California
Iis
McFarland
Crews
Ron
Renu
Ated Mitchell
Carly Manouk
Binning
Carson
McFarland and Benning
Sparks Bell
Hom
Amos Fabri Weds Georgina Cheli in St Helena Ceremony
Announcements from Yerington report A Fabri of A Fabri & Co. has married Georgina Cheli, daughter of Mr and Mrs BR Cheli of St Helena California. The wedding occurred Sunday July 22 at the Catholic Church in St Helena with a honeymoon planned to Los Angeles and other Southern California points.
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Yerington
A Fabri
A. Fabri & Co
Benedict
Georgina Cheli Eughter
BR. Cheli
St. Helena
California
Nigh
St Helena
Los Angeles
Califoniat
Gattlegmen Held On Grave Charge
John Esser and Joe May, Beatty district cattlemen, were bound over to the district court on $2500 bail each after a preliminary hearing before Justice Burt. The case centers on alleged cattle rustling with widespread losses reported by Lawrence Kimball and others. Witness A. T. McWilliams aided by locating water rights and cattle. Tonopah Bonanza.
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John Esser
Joe May
Beatty
Nevada
Justice Burt
Bards
Frank Piteman
Lawrence Kimball
John Delfs
L. D
WH. D. Porter
Amargosa Valley
District Attorney's Office
Grape Vine Canyon
A.'T McWilliams
Tonopah Bonanza
Mrs J J Wilson Hosts Friendly Orchard Picnic
Mrs J J Wilson entertained friends at Nordyke with card games an orchard stroll and a picnic supper under ripening fruit. Attendees included Mesdames Gallagher Butler Waggoner and Curran with guests from Tonopah and Lake Tahoe plans to visit San Francisco. ES Gross bought a De Laval Cream Separator from West Hardware Co to boost dairy efficiency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Wilson
Nordyke
The
West Hardware Co
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Pardon Board
Arthur Leaps
Gontes
Lyon County Commissioners Meeting
Commissioners’ Meeting
Mise Fern Hardin
Tintes
Reno Yerington
U. OF N
Frank L. Peterson
Istrict Court
Justice Court
Luowg Man
Moana
Amos Fabri
M. B- Silva
Silva
Thos. Rowe
Smith Valley
TT Carney and Family
GW Webster
Ix Palls
South
Nakata
Churchyard
Ro O T. Waggoner
Mason Garage
Sandman’s
Gattlemen
J. A. Curran
Attie Hallaghan
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