Mail routing delay prompts inspection over 18 mile gap
A letter from Yerington to Hudson Wellington and Ludwig travels via Wabuska then Mason, delaying mail between 18 to 25 miles apart. Officials note possible violation of forwarding rules and call for inspection. Memorial Day observances at M E Church featured the Uniform Bank K of P Odd Fellows Rebekah Mason Valley I O O F, with processions to the cemetery and floral tributes.
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Yerington
Hudson
Wellington
Ludwig
Newcastle
Wabuska
Mason
M E
Uniform Bank
K. of P
Odd Fellows’ Band
Rebekah Lodge
Mason Valley Lodge
Bridge Street
Eagles Will Fly Yerington Aerie Initiation Night
The Eagles of Yerington Aerie plan a June 15 initiation with 30 to 40 candidates from district sections. An imported goat will be part of the event to mark the occasion, with high hopes for a memorable night in 1914.
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Yerington
Bride and Groom Return from Honeymoon Welcome Home
Prank Hanson and bride arrived home early in the week to a lively charivari. The welcome crowd made a noisy but joyous scene as the groom and bride were royally entertained by friends.
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Hanson
Bride
Smith Valley Mines Co Stockholders Meet In Yerington
The Smith Valley Mines Company held its annual stockholders meeting in the Webster Building Yerington. President Adams reports assets of 1 145 885 and expenditures of 44 852 44 with 475 083 shares in treasury. Directors elected include E F Adams T H Hunter and others with officers named and plans to ship ore joining the Reading M&T Co. fleet next week.
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Smith Valley Mines Company
Yerington
Webster Building
Adams
Edf Adams
T. H. Hunter
Lexington
H. Weitman
Oakland
Strange Disease Kills Bees In Smith Valley
Beekeepers in the valley face a mysterious illness wiping out hundreds of bee stands. Harry Warren, a leading honey shipper, reports heavy losses as bees die after returning from foraging with full honey. Experts are being sent samples. prospectors show interest in Imperial group holdings while the Smith Valley Mines Co. area draws attention from eastern investors.
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Harry Warren
Warren
Reno versus Thompson sparks a big ball game tomorrow
A humdinger of a battle is set between Reno and Thompson nines tomorrow afternoon at Thompson. A special train departs Yerington station at noon for fans, with a stage to the depot from town. Round trip fare is 1.15 dollars, and the return train leaves Thompson at 3:25 p.m. Fans urged to take an outing and see a good game of ball.
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Thompson
Reno
Yerington
Students visit Nevada-Douglas mine for mining class
Prof. Jones of the State University led a crowd of Bluestone students to the Nevada-Douglas mine yesterday. The group will stay for a couple of weeks to study surveying and actual mining operations.
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Bluestone
Prof. Jones
The
State University
Nevada-Douglas
County Commissioners Hold Regular Monthly Session
The board approved a reduced Austin-Western bill of 4.92 and laid over Douglas county indigent care. A land road change by J I Wilson was approved as public highway. Transfers totaled 2 741 42 from General Fund to various districts and salaries. A Smith Valley culvert request and a Fernley School District 25 cent tax levy were discussed and approved.
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Board of County Commissioners
Austin-Western Road Machine Co
Douglas County
J. I. Wilson
Nordyke
J. S Mann
Smith Valley
Simpson
George Bradigan
Yellowstone Park
Nevada
Fernley
Local births and civic notes from Yerington district
Several births are reported in Yerington and nearby areas with families pleased and healthy. Other items include a hospital appendix operation in Yerington, an oil burner inquiry for Court House heating, bridge terms discussion with Minneapolis Steel Co, a county booklet purchase order, registry agent appointments, jail relocation approval, an Austin Western Road Machine bill adjustment, and an adjournment to July 6 1914.
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Reno Plumbing & Heating Co
Court House
Minneapolis Steel Co
Bridges
Cleark
Lyon County
Cora Fay White
Simpson
M. K. Toohy
Wellington
H. E
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Bum Mail Service
Bride and Groom
Smith Valley Mines CO
Carson City
Clark & Shea
Sol Hilp
C. F. Selman Co
Friedhoff & Hoeffel
Imperial Group
T. H. Woodbridge
Chicago
Reno Vs. Thompson
Mason Valley
Teres Ans
Cs.s
Eees
Eees Ewes
Smet
Frank Rosaschi
Stork
Ludwig Town
Carl Cannam
Frank Johnson
Oscar Ferrans
J. J. Carberry
Yerington Hospital
Yerington, Nevada
Yerington Brass Band
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