Yerington booster style urged by Times editor
The Yerington Times urges a strong booster campaign to attract settlers, capital, and mine development. It cites copper industry progress, ore improvements, and magnetic concentration tests. The piece also notes Nevada politics, promoting reform efforts and cautioning against unscrupulous promoters like George Graham Rice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Yerington
Times
Nevada
Boston Commercial
Warning to Kickers at St Peter Gate
A mythic vignette depicts St Peter at the gates with a lyre, hearing distant heavenly music. It warns kickers to turn left, noting townsfolk who brag or boast will be sent away, while those who endured sorrow may find room in the afterlife. The piece critiques pride and clashing town stories shaping moral fate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St, Peter
Heavenly Gates
Heavenly Throne
Hampshire Hills Tale Of Two Brothers And A Dog
A pupil written tale from Yerington schools follows brothers Seth and Abner, their dog Fido, and dreams of the West. They leave home, grow wealthy, and reunite when Seth falls ill and dies. Abner recalls their childhood and Fido’s death. In Granite Nevada, a letter discusses milling prospects and ore values in the region.
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Yerington
Seth
Abner
Fido
Hampshire
Eagle Saloon Sold to Best and Burke in City Growth
Messrs Best and Burke purchase the Eagle saloon from Mrs John Gruber and plan to upgrade the business as the city expands Their stated aim is to run a prosperous establishment with strong business sense and regard for community growth.
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Messrs
Best
Burke
Eagle
John Gruber
Embarrassing Bill Mailing Angers Times Subscribers
The Times editor faces an awkward position as bills for paper subscriptions go to all subscribers. Many have prepaid and hold receipts, angered by the misdated charges. The current management did not issue the statements. a new subscription book will be opened and all funds correctly credited. Receipts from former owners or managers will be honored.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Times
A Berry Social At Spangler Hall Strawberry Event
A strawberry social begins at 7 o clock on June 12 at Spangler Hall M E Church. Mrs Thad Hoppin leads the programme for the Ladies Aid Society. Attendees are asked to bring a swap item from a button to a picture hat. Swapping starts promptly at 9 30.
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Spangler Hall
M. E. Church
Ladies Aid Society
Thad Hoppin
Walker Lake Mining Co files water appropriation request
Notice dated May 14 1908 reports Walker Lake Gold Mining and Milling Co of Reno Washoe Nev seeks to appropriate public waters from Willow Canyon north of the canyon about three quarters of a mile from Walker Lake shore. Plan dam and pipe to convey two cubic feet per second for domestic and power use with water returned to the stream. First publication May 30 1908 last June 20 1908. State Engineer Frank R Nichols signed.
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Walker Lake Gold Mining and Milling Co
Reno
County of Washoe
State of Nevada
State Engineer of
Nevada
State of
Willow Canyon
Canyon
Walker Lake
Frank R, NichoLas
Reno man seeks water rights for power project in Easter river drainage
Notice states Paul Gaston of Reno Washoe County Nevada filed on April 3 1908 with the State Engineer for permission to appropriate public waters. Plan includes reservoir dam ditch flume and pipe line diverting up to 1000 cubic feet per second to use for power with return flow just above Matthews or Grunt ranch. Public notice dates May 23 to June 13 1908. Signed by State Engineer Franx R Nicholas.
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Paul Gaston
Reno
Washoe
State of
Nevada
Easter River
Matthews Or Grunlt Ranch
Franx R. Nicholas
Application for water right in Dead Man Canyon Nevada
Mining & Milling Co of Reno applies to the Nevada State Engineer for permission to appropriate public waters from Dead Man's Canyon. Water to be diverted at 3-4 mile above canyon mouth, conveyed 1500 ft, at 100 cubic feet per second, for domestic use then returned to the stream. Dates noted May 30 and June 20, 1908.
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Walker Lake Gold Mining & Milling Co
Reno
Washoe
State of
Nevada
Dead Man's Canyon
Pene
Dead Man Canyon
Grand success of the livetest picnic noted
A large crowd attended the season finale event with late dances, wind and storm did not deter visitors from Schurz and Morningstar representations. Organizers report net receipts around 16 dollars after expenses and a 2.75 dollar racing donation, with the athletic fund earmarked for the school.
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Schurz
Smith Valley
Morningstar
It Makes You Grow Fat Hones The Bodie Steam Beer Tale
A fragmentary tale from Yerington recounts a man who buys land, opens a bar selling Bodie Steam Beer, and enjoys easy cheer until strained finances and rent worries emerge. The narrator, Frank Hingbee, notes the clash between leisure and hard work as rent and business tumble.
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Hones
Yerington
Theheer
Vic Bernard
Frank
Notice to Creditors for Byron McCreary Estate
In Lyon County Nevada the District Court declares a summary administration for the estate of Byron McCreary. Jewett W Adams named administrator on May 26. Creditors must file claims with vouchers and affidavits at the court clerk in Dayton within four weeks from June 6, 1908. Claims not filed are barred. Dated June 6, 1908. M A Murphy attorney for the estate.
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District Court of the First Judicial Disnet
State of
Nevada
Lyon
Byron McCreary
Jewett W. Adams
District Court of the First Judscal District
Tate
Mai
Dayton
Allaims Not Sr
Jewktt W. Avams
Byron Me
Teary
M.A. Murphy
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Yerington Times
A. @. GRAY
Congress
United States
Lyon County
Messrs. Rogers
Goldfield
Maxon
Pat McCarran
Judge Pike
Congressman Bartlett
Hope
Bryan
Democracy
Reno Gazette
Sparks
Moana Springs
Hampshire Hills
Granite
Mountain View
Col. Young
Toma
Here
State
Feawe & Seer
Professional Directory
A. J. Webster
Mason Mining District
Gem Harbor Slop
Main Street
H. Pilkington, LL. K
AD Cousseelomat
Prite Office
Vingimin Street Drug Adiition
Werlington
G. E. Leavitt, M. D
Leavitt Concrete Mulitline
Yeringtnt
Newly
R. U. Vaughan
Lewyttt Concrete
Verjigion
Nevmila
J. Walter Hanby
Vexiscrox
Ant Sotary Pubric Sevan
F. E. Carpenter
M. I
Store
J. Andrew Guttery
Lyon County Bank
Verington
New
R. D. Smith, M. BD
M. Bovard
Upper Main Street
Yerington Drug Co
San
Red Crow
Naomi
Masonic Hall
Jesus L. Davinson
T. L. Hoprix
Cc. S. Hobbs
Broandway Betwen Man ‘and
Nevada Streets
Office of
CG. H. Miller
Yerington, Nevada
Wil Courtn
California
N.W. Willis
Leavitt
Federn
Supreme Court of United States
Yhrington
Ming
Ahavene
Shamipeeninge
Aristiouity Accomplision Ageney
Keno Steens Laundry
N. W. Willis
Miss Mae Murphy
Nest
Eee
Comerford & Pringle, Props
Warington, Ravada
Aes
Olen
Wagner
Limates
Nulice
Gus
Kaverne
al Reaper
WDC
Jr Sublliatier
Horace J. Stevens
LJ. Sheets
Sidewalks & Foundations
Blanchard Decorating Co
Cliss Paper
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