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Newspaper
Yerington Times
Location
Yerington, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1915
Page
1
Nevada case details include Wesley Mironymous receiving a two to three year state prison term in Carson City after a June 4 1915 session. The docket also covers civil motions, estates, probate, citizenship, and various court orders with multiple attorneys and parties named, set dates and dispositions across Lyon County matters.
Wesley Hironymous, previously convicted of grand larceny for stealing four head of cattle from Stickney and Strosnider, was sentenced by Judge Hart to a state penitentiary term of two to three years. The brutal problem of cattle theft in Lyon County concerns stockmen who fear growing losses and contemplate vigilance, while prosecutors defend a strong case and insist on law enforcement. The trial upheld the rights of the state and the defendant, with praise for Judge Mart and District Attorney Campbell.
On trial June 24 1915 Abbie J Zuick sues William D Zuick for divorce. Judge Clark J Guild associate counsel for plaintiff. Abbie sworn ordered judgment dissolving bonds of matrimony granting custody of the minor child and directing defendant to pay 15 dollars monthly from Jan 1 1915 plus costs. Access dated June 23 1915.
A Lyon County Normal School graduate writes to defend the program’s cost to taxpayers. She notes county expense under $100 and compares it with tobacco and liquor spending, praising state funding rules and local boards. The piece urges continued support for teacher training and outlines how the county covered minimal costs.
Mrs Florence Slife of Wabash Indiana endorses Chamberlains Liniment for sprains bruises rheumatic pains noting prompt relief. The ad urges that those troubled by rheumatic pains will be pleased with the medicine and states it is obtainable everywhere.
House and lot for sale outside city limits on South Main Street. One acre or half acre option. Inquire at this office.
Lyon county board adjourned to July 3 after approving travels for assessor Pohe, receiving clerk reports, and considering tax rebates. They discussed budgets, school levies, district name changes, transfers of funds, and printing orders, with items laid over for next meetings and a Panama Exposition information bureau plan.
Deputy Mine Inspector Charlie Gruber visited the camp and moved southward. Gus Miller hunted at Olinghouse while Rawhide’s warm weather boosts Wedell Springs prices and car travel daily. The last of Rawhide’s boom era water pipe was hauled out this week. Welcoming Mr and Mrs Floyd Slutter to business, a new restaurant opened to satisfy locals. Rumors speak of a phenomenal strike six miles from Juniper, with several locals visiting soon. Carr and Visc erates closed an option with E Mimms at Rand and plan to sink 500 feet. A Tuesday social entertained guests with winners Kohrmyer Wiley Shutter Simpson. Miller Adams O Nealy aim to close a property deal here, joined by two Miller and O Neals. Stacey Wiley Fitzgerald Miller toured Willard camp, optimistic on prospects though development lags. Rawhide looks better to them now.
Governor E D Boyle proclaims June 15 1915 as the first lawful date for courts in Elko County Nevada to commit delinquent boys to the Nevada School of Industry, Elko, following an act approved March 26 1915 establishing the institution.
William Condron aged 65 died June 1 in Los Olivos Santa Barbara County California after leaving his Hawthorne area ranch due to illness. A native of Olio he lived in Candelaria and Aurora during early boom days and developed the Cat Creek ranch after the Walker River Indian Reservation opened, becoming a local pioneer.
An advertisement claims most children have worms and warns of dangers to health. It touts an original 25e Kickapoo Worm Killer lozenge that supposedly kills worms, relieves constipation, and improves growth, urging readers to buy a box. The reach extends to poultry listings from Enoch Crews in Santa Cruz, California, with various chicken breeds offered.
Miss Lake McCain was bitten on the ankle by a small dog near the S P depot. The dog, located later near Sheriff Harris, was captured and sent to Reno for rabies testing by Dr Mack. Five people total were bitten. officials order muzzling or tying up all dogs and killing those found at large.
George Ambrose visited Wabuska on Wednesday. Bonnie Moquist will again teach in Wabuska this year. Hard Times dance planned in Dyer's Hall Saturday evening. Cars with fine horses shipped out, bought by a Denver firm. Mrs. H J Hayes heads to Reno for Grand Lodges and visiting friends. Matt Penrose celebrated his birthday with a young folks gathering. Mr. and Mrs. Gelmstedt left for Fallen by auto. Moquist to California. Gelmstedt to return to Wabuska.
An advertisement promotes Dr King's New Discovery as an inexpensive cough remedy. It claims a quarter to one teaspoonful taken as needed soothes coughs colds and bronchial ailments and urges readers to visit a druggist and start treatment immediately for relief and cure.
Aurora plans a Fourth of July celebration marking the resumption of active mining operations. Businessmen raised $850 in an hour and a rock drilling contest offers a $300 purse on the program.
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