Nevada-Douglas Railroad Begins Linking Copper District
The Nevada-Douglas Copper Company starts grading at the Morningstar terminus to connect Yerington with the Southern Pacific at Wabuska, 15 miles away. The broad gauge line will parallel SP standards, extending to mines on the east range and Mason Pass projections to centralize freight at Morningstar.
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New York
Yerington
Southern Pacific
Wabuska
Nevada-Douglas Copper Company
Morningstar
Orem
Nevada Douglas
Nevada Consolidated
Cumberland-Ely
Ely
Great Ely
Nevada & Northern
Cobre
Nevada
East Range
Nevada-Douglas
Mason Pass
Mason Valley
Nevada-Douglas Mines
Lyon County Commissioners Review June 7 Meeting Actions
County commissioners meet June 7 with minutes read. Bills allowed include 9.00 for Ambrose, 70.20 for Lattan, and 5.50 for Revestor. Plans for county high school accepted and sealed bids sought. Franchise hearing set for Mason Power & Light. four weeks of publication ordered. Transfers made. notes redeemed. county physicians dismissed and new appointments set. Petition to move county seat denied. writ of mandamus anticipated. High school bonds bid at 310,000 and fire laws adjusted 9420. insurance offers rejected. adjournment to July 5.
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Ambrose
A. J Lattan
Bill
R. B
J Carter
Mason Power & Light Co
Mason Valley News
Trustees of
Silver City
Lyon County Bank
J. KR. Masterson
Heamont
G. Bi. Leavitt
Dr. Brown
Jack Lester
J. M. Reymers
Sloud
Lyon County
Dayton
Yerington
Gates
Strosnider
Lyon Coun
Martin
Strosmder
H.W. Huskey
Reno
Mandaumus
Pans
Pray
F. O. Broili
Court House
Lowe
F. Q. Broili
Counly
Water Suit Settled After Two Day Argument
The Walker River water case Miller & Lux versus the Walker River Water Association representing 42 ranchers was settled in Reno. Commissioner Thurtell cut the Miller & Lux appropriation by one third after 29 days of testimony and post verdict appeals.
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Reno
Henry Thaurtell
Miller & Lux
Walker River Water Association
Walker River
Thurtell
Mack & Green
Open Air Tea Party For Mrs Royle
Mrs Royle hosted an outdoor afternoon tea under trees near her home assisted by Iva McDonald and Elizabeth Becker. Twenty five guests enjoyed tea tables with linen and china, yellow roses, and a tableaux like gathering with ice cream cake and refreshments. Guests left rested and tranquil.
Fieldbrook Whisky Bottled in Bond Sale in Nevada
Bottled in bond whisky under U S government supervision gains nationwide notice. Praised for taste purity and quality, recommended by physicians for family use in sickness and health. For sale by Vic Bernard Bank Saloon Verington Nevada.
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Bond
United States
Howe
Vic Bernard
Bank Saloon
Verington
Nevada
Yerington stocks early rose seed potatoes for sale
Notices from Salt Lake papers quote June bids for early rose seed potatoes. Ranch operator Ayhrise Rowaschs advertises stock in Yerington with prices and contact details.
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Salt Lake
Gale At
Ayihrise Rowaschs
Local Notes Mark Camp and Family News
Frank Stickney and Myrtle Cross are among locals visiting Carson and nearby towns. Ed Lam reports Hawthorne business is good. Charles McLeod and Albert Bovard left for Rawhide. the Littell family travels to California. Mrs. Kaufman is recovering. a Mason and Eastern Star crowd attends statewide events. a baby girl was born to Mr. and Mrs. Joe Fothergirl in Mason Valley.
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Mrs. Kaufman
Charles M McLeod
Albert Bovard
Rawhide
McLeod
Ed Lam
Hawthorne
Mason Valley
Joe Fothergirl
Anna Powers
Carson
Order of Eastern Star
N. F. Holcomb
Reno
Verington
J. B. Gallagher
W. D. Davidson
Grand Lodges of Masons and
Rail carriers consider lower inland empire rates to Reno and Phoenix
The San Francisco Chronicle reports the traffic bureau favors reduced freight rates for Reno, Phoenix, and Yuma to connect with coast markets via Harris lines. Rates on crackers, condensed milk, cement, and flour are nearly set, benefiting inland cities between the Rockies and the Sierras. Also noted are social mentions of Bob Fifeifer staying with sister Mrs. John Snyder and Dr Seaton visiting Colorado.
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Inland Empire
Rockies
Sierras
Reno
San Francisco Chronicle
Phoenix
Yuma
Arizona
Harris
St. Paul
Chicago
St Louis
Spokane
Bob Fifeifer
Sixmile Canyon
John Snyder
Seaton
Highs' Hot Springs
Yeringtog
Optimistic View of the Copper Situation
The Weekly Financial Review notes a favorable copper outlook with reduced surpluses, May sales near 200 million pounds, exports approaching 70 million pounds, and prices trending to 14 cents by month’s end and year’s end. Domestic demand up 15 percent from Q1, with warehouses at multi year highs and ongoing speculative activity supporting prices.
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Weekly
Financial Review
Local Vaudeville Puts on Notable Japanese Theme Show
DELLA WILLIS HOPPIN notes a well received village vaudeville led by Miss Florence Bigger of Oakland. Performances featured Miss Patch and Miss Becker with Japanese legends and dances, many encores, impresive costumes, and praise for the cast and staging.
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Fun Tay
Luey San Panton
Florence Bigger
Oakland
Miss Bigger
Mr. Mayfield
High Sierras
Trout
Tahoe
Miss Patch
Aerner Ambrose
Gladys Mayfield
Frances M Holland
Adele Vaillencour
Kentucky
Annabel Carroll
Miss Becker
Newly
Grace Ax Pale
Yerington
Della Willis Hoppin
Walls at Court House fire scene provoke rival plans
Dayton officials and visitors discussed the burned Court House walls. Architect Ferris favored demolition to foundations, Mr King proposed rebuilding, while Mr Wagner suggested partial teardown below lower windows. The debate centered on restoring the county seat move from Dayton to Yerington.
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Dayton
Court House
Yerlington
Board of Commissioners
Ferris
Lyon County High School
King
Yerington
Wagner
Manon Valley
Free Dance at Hinds Springs This Saturday
Dance at Hinds Springs on Saturday evening June 19 offers a free event with inviting management ensuring a successful affair. Citizens are encouraged to attend and enjoy a well hosted social gathering.
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Hinds’ Springs
Notice of Non-Responsibility for Debts
Public notice dated May 22, 1909 from CwaRlas SNVUER states he will not be responsible for any bills or debts contracted by Charles Whiting from the date of this notice. The notice appears in Werington.
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Charles Whiting
Werington
CwaRlas Snvuer
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Nevada-Douglas Railroad
Nevada-Consolidated-Cumberland
Pine Grove
Fieldbrook Whisky
Mi Valley
Frank Stickney
Im Carson
Kate McKenzie
George Osborne
Feigh Ryan
Myrtle Cross
Plummer District
Stanford Beaman
Smith Valley
Littell Family
California
Little Gleaners
Manny Brooks
Fellows
Chas Meissner
Reto
Bertha Johnson
Mr. Meissner
Yibon
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