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Newspaper
Yerington Times
Location
Yerington, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1909
Page
1
A financially strong firm begins work on a Yerington area property with Grant Robbins as manager. The ore vein shows high commercial value in gold. The Neeadls corporation controls the site, attracting capital from both coasts and promising solid stockholder returns.
A circular ruling from the General Land Office divides claims from patent work by forcing proof of a vein through each claim. H. S. Joseph of Silver Shield in Hingham faces setbacks as locations once proven by surface discovery now require extensive subsurface work across all claimed ground. Critics warn many mining groups will fail to patent under the new rule, raising a storm for officials.
A Carson Appeal item recounts classic bluffing tales from gamblers on the Sacramento river and an auction scene. It describes a card scoffed from water and carried to a winning five thousand dollar stake, plus a seven up style bluff and a property sale ruse ending in a returned profit.
Karaus Jewelry Store announces Dr. W. MH Broadus of Reno will visit Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday June 14 15 16 17. Patients with headaches dizziness indigestion nervousness eye discomfort or needing spectacles may call for a free examination by a skilled optical expert. Dr Broadus is a graduate of leading optical colleges with extensive experience and offers free consultation and guaranteed satisfaction.
A 1050 pound horse with a stiff left knee left Pine Grove on May 16. Anyone seeing the animal should write to Wm Dexheimer at Pine Grove or Palace Livery in Yerington.
Local notes tell of births and visitors across the county. Mrs George Barrett and daughter Florence visited town for Decoration Day while Jon O Banyon and Jim Kelly traveled from the Springs and Wabuska respectively. Storied residents, business moves, and roadside scenes fill the column as communities celebrate and plan.
George Eglin of Dayton sold the Lucky Boy lease to J C McCormick of Goldfield for 100000 with cash and deferred payments. Eglin sinks deeper at Jacky Hoy No 1 where ore averages 100 a ton. Sheriff Dick Randall and Harry Cardew helped fund the shaft to 90 feet as the seam widens to nearly three feet. Mason Valley and Nevada-Douglas concerns face possible consolidations as Henry Cramb reviews the properties, signaling a major merger in mining circles.
Whisky bottled in a United States bonded warehouse under government supervision needs no purity guarantee. A green stamp over the cork proves absolute purity and recommend consumption. Such is Fieldbrook whisky for sale by Vic Bermird, Bank Saloon, Verington, Nevada.
Articles of incorporation for the Hawthorne and Bodie railway party a double tracked steam line from Hawthorne through Bodie to Lucky Bay mining camp. The 26 mile road will connect Moto and Goldfield with $2,000,000 capital and bonds optional. Directors listed include Alonzo Tripp George W. Thatcher J. G. Crumley H. C. Price and A. M. .
Henry Mounts and William Genzel, known prospectors from Yerington, depart for Reese River country to scout the Smoky range. They travel with six burros and ample mining gear. Mounts says the area has potential, with many developed mines and strong prospects for a bonanza if fate favors them.
A surprise party was held Wednesday night for May Baglin with many friends and schoolmates attending. The gathering included Miss Adele Vaillen cour and several other girls, along with Masters Vernon Ambrose and Chester Kaufchan among the attendees. A note seeks a partner to buy half interest in a galoon business and manage mume, addressed Box 214.
A 1909 missive from Kyle Dakota asks Judge Carter for details on Jack Wilson believed to be a famed figure among Sioux and Indian Territory tribes. The writer seeks Wilsons origin residence and current activities and mentions reports labeling him as Son of God or Messiah.
Monday evening Mr and Mrs Albert Boward were the targets of a surprise orange shower party. About twenty guests gathered at the Boyard bungalow to sing on the veranda and dance inside.
Notice to the Public asserting that the signatory will not be responsible for any bills or debts contracted by others unless authorized by her or by order she gives. Mrs. H. Pursit.
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