Twenty four Lyon County boys enlist for war service
Twenty four youths from Lyon County answered the call and enlisted in the regular Army for the duration of the war. A public farewell at the Court House preceded their march down Main Street led by Judge Hauser, with speeches by local officials and a band. They departed by auto to Reno to board trains to San Francisco for assignment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyon County
Ken
Rink Hall
Te Court House
Clifford A. Hinds
James M. McLean
Felix Gilewn
Fred F. Parker
Jay Perry
George Koserim
Processon
Judge Hauser
Trender
Agrs
Jeffrey
Court House
Main Street
Vateville
Hurad
Sine Berner
Iain Disun
Cojnarmage Clark Guild
Hessie
J. Wagoner
Anol Fenpenliet
Gail
Wien
Yelington
Amt
Jeffry
Auto
Reno
San Francisco
Sanders School Closes After Notable Year
Miss Elsie Humphrey and Miss Adele Vaillencour wrap a successful Creamery School year with a pupil play and ice cream sale that raised 25 dollars for the Junior Red Cross. Graduates Mabel Fox and John Lucas plan to attend Yerington High School. A scrapbook project funded a flag for the schoolhouse and a social dance followed a year of activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elsie Humphrey
Adele Vaillencour
Creamery
Red Cross
Mabel Fox
John Lucas
Yerington High School
Frank Freeman
St Josephs Church Maas Schedules and Times
St Josephs Catholic Church lists mass on the first Sunday at 9 30 a m and other Sundays at 10 40 a m. Sunday School every Sunday at 9 30 a m. Weekday services at 8 a m. Rev Joseph Cunha.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph's Catholic Church
Maas
Joseph Cunha
Grammar School Graduation At Yerington Askew
Last Wednesday afternoon the Yerington Grammar School held commencement in Rink Hall with 23 diplomas awarded to the largest class in the school. Graduates will likely enter Yerington High School next year as exercises showcased student talent and community support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yerington Grammar Schow
Yerington High School
Rink Hall
Mane Sole
Miss Wintman
J. A. Dixon
Nevada
Mandhe Martin
Lorraine Rows
Cherry Molart
Dr Dixon
Red Cross
Bethel Dexheimer
Mildred Leavert
Emma Heal
Judson G. R. Smith
Mildred Jeoavitt
Opal Higgins
Blouche Martin
Mary Perry
Rother Denheiner
Fern Dillon
Lorrane Ross
Johnston Powers
Norman Fine
Ray Hilton
Maud Sonne
Virgil Hernard
Margaret Burns
Cherry Mullart
Johm Whitacre
Marvel Nerdiain
Beatrice ‘Dlorakilal
Adda Matvrson
Bether Kyat Chirence Kyyker
Idelle Pironymous
Bernice Vruber Sim Careline Hare
Nada
Dayton Professor Will Go to Ely
Walter W. Anderson principal of Dayton High School is appointed to a new position at Fly School of Mines. He will leave soon to assume duties as principal at Ely. In Lyon County he earned respect and admiration from many who knew him. Grand wishes for success in his new field of labor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter WW. Anderson
Payton High School
Inetrnet
Fly School of Mines
Coniade
Dayton
Poon
Lyon County
Aniershu
Fin
Silver City Pioneer Obituary for Weneel Stock Sr
Weneel Stock Sr a long time Silver City resident dies after a period of illness. He was a Bohemian born baker and early Silver City prospector who married into local life. He leaves three sons Wenzel Jr Henry and William three daughters Mrs Goetz Mrs Rhodom and Mrs Windisch and several grandchildren. He was a member of Amity Lodge No 4 F and A M of Silver City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weneel Stock
Silver City
Bohemia
Nevada
Wenzel, Jr
Henry
William Stock
Goetz
Rhodom
Windisch
Amity Lodge No. 4 F
A. M
Highway survey to Carson for map completion
Highway engineers finish survey to Wilson Canyon and depart for Carson to finalize maps. Warm spell last week spurred alfalfa growth, farmers anticipate haying next week as crop remains fair.
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Wilson Canyon
Carson
Get Blisters and a Clear Conscience War Food Duty
A wartime appeal urges men in farming districts to temporarily leave other work and assist agricultural labor during harvest. It emphasizes personal duty to produce food, contact county USDA agents or the State Agricultural College, and warns that staying away from regular work risks money and weight but earns blisters and a clear conscience.
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France
United States Department of Agriculture
State Agricultural College
Infant dies after fall at Thompson
Little Woodrow Wilson Poultney infant son of Mr and Mrs Poultney of Thompson died last Monday after falling from bed striking the floor on the back of his head. Hemorrhage of the brain caused death. Funeral services were held Tuesday in Yerington with Rev Dr Dixon officiating. Interment in Yerington Cemetery.
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Woodrow Wilson Poultney
Tlyponths
J. Poultney
Phompsin
Yerington
Dixon
Yerington Cemetery
Farmers warned against false revenue men
Complaints reach internal revenue bureau of impersonators posing as revenue officers. Farmers warned as scammers sell farm ledgers under war tax agent guise to push sales. Officials urge reporting to revenue agents. penalties include fines up to 100 dollars and up to three years imprisonment or both.
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Internal Revenue Bureau
Washington
Internal Revenue
Department
San Francisco
Justus S. Wardell
Internal Revenue Officer
Earest Revenue Agent
Det
Dayton Placer Mill Increase Reported by Company
Dayton Placer Recovery Company at Dayton reports gradual capacity gains up to 150 tons daily since restart. The mill is said to be in fine shape with strong recovery records for old silver and copper, with mercury savings and pending improvements. A second cleanup yielded about $7000 in metals.
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Dayton Plage Recovery Company
Dayton
German Alien Female Registration Set to Begin
On June 17 the Department of Justice will begin registering all German alien females in the United States with postmasters acting as registration officials in Sparks. Each registrant will provide fingerprints, a routine identification measure used in military and civilian services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Justice
United States
Sparks
Naval Service
Bluestone Mining Sold to Canadian Firm in Major Deal
The Bluestone Mining and Smelting Co property in the West was sold to the Dominion Reduction Co of Canada. Maurice W Summerhayes joins as general manager. C A Week will retire to pursue government service. A 400 ton daily flotation mill is operating, with plans to expand to 500 tons. The mine hosts a large copper output, with extensive ore handling and its own railroad, signaling long-term production potential.
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J. D. DeLamar
Bluestone Mining and Smelting Co
Dominion Reduction Co. of Canada
Maurice W. Summerhayes
Canada
Dominion Reduction Co
Arsa
Porcupine Crown Mines, Ltd
Timmins
Ont
Cobalt
Bluestone
C. A. Week
California
Opera
Thompson Stelter
Mill Hill
Death of Mrs. Sarah Logan in Verington
Mrs. Sarah A. Logan died atVerington Hospital last Thursday evening after months of frailty. A New York native aged 56, she had lived in Verington for 25 years. Funeral services will be held today at the family home.
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Sarah A. Logan
Bereavement Thanks From Poultney Family
To the many friends whose loving help kindness and sympathy lightened our sorrow in our recent bereavement we desire to return our sincere and heartfelt thanks A Poulitney Mrs A J Poultney c D Poultney Mrs J E Bell
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A. Poulitney
A. J. Poultney
C. D. Poultney
J. E. Bell
Artesia Youths Leave With Recruiting Company
Artesia sent a group of boys with the recruiting sergeant yesterday led by Geo Mollart. The Artesia people express pride as Mollart receives gifts from friends. His parents and Mrs Tom Mollart traveled with him to Reno where he will join him for medical treatment. Alfred Baker returned Thursday from Camp Fremont and expects a few weeks at home.
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Artesia
Geo.Mollart
Tom
Mollart
Reno
Tom. Mollart
Alfred Baker
Camp Fremont
Alec Braun Passes Away In 1918 Hospital Stay
W S Dyer received a letter from the Governor acknowledging Alexander T Braun late of Co B 26 Maine Infantry. Surgeon reports he was admitted March 11 1918 and died May 5 after a struggle with kidney and heart disease. care provided at the National Home for Volunteers Los Angeles.
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W. S. Dyer
Alexander T. Braun
Alexander T. Brown
Co. B
Maine Infantry
National Home For Volunteerers
Los Angeles
Card of Thanks Expressing Gratitude for Kindness in Bereavement
The Blakely and Smith families thank friends for kindness and words of sympathy during their recent bereavement. Mrs. Mary E. Blakely and Judson G. R. Smith express heartfelt appreciation for the support received.
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Mary E. Blakely
Judson GR. Smith
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Sanders
Ely
Silver City Pioneer
Tiight
Wille Merase
Ssuyle Plate
Chas, Keough
Reese River
Tit
Lora Lamberson
HS Pohes
Bo H W. Reymers
Nevada Street
Clay McKinley
A. Fabri and Co
Ray Hironymous
Harry Warres
Will Laughlin
Ayre
Mr. Laught
Lawrence
Seeman
Bluestone Mining
Russel Blakely
Ionga
Russell Lewis
Russell
San Diego
Yeington
Miso
Judsia
Jo A. Dien
Werington
Sarah Logan
Artesia Notes
Germany
Romethi
Alec
Braun
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