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Newspaper
Yerington Times
Location
Yerington, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1914
Page
2
Reading from the notice shows the item entered at the Yerington post office as second class mail matter. The record notes the location Yerington and the mail category but lacks additional details on date sender or purpose.
The San Francisco Panama Exposition contract for the Nevada building was awarded to Alfred Gough of Goldfield for 23600 while Reno bid by W G McGinty & Son for 21000 was rejected over union troubles. Gallagher of Yerington offered 22245 but was disqualified over a non Nevada bank certified check. Critics say 1355 was wasted, and the political influence of Thatcher and Ross favored the low bidder despite public funds. Governor Oddie voted for Gallagher. The piece notes a Republican critique on Purity of Election law and shifts to Mexico where Villa and Carranza split, predicting prolonged instability without direct control.
About five years ago I began taking Chamberlains Tablets after suffering indigestion and constipation for years without relief. The tablets helped me at once and after several weeks I was cured. Mrs Mary BE McMullen Phelps New York. For sale by all druggists. Advt.
Hotel Holland arrivals include Geo Rose Thos Casey Roy Bonham and wife Carson J B Errantine Al Parks S F B Conley W H Winchell Smith Valley Mines E E Winters Fallon J Gerson S F Wm Conway Sweetwater George Daniels J P Hardie Buckskin B E Hoff Ludwig W H Fogarty L H Bartholomew Mount Grant M Blair Mount Grant H Record Reno W C Lippsett Reno F J Berry Goldfield Ed Motart Buckskin C Allen Reno TG Tane Reno R H H Allen 5 F.
In an advertisement the product promises to improve health by correcting stomach, liver and kidney disorders. It claims to purify the blood prevent constipation and keep internal organs healthy, ridding the system of fermenting foods. The ad notes the pills are effective and mild at 25 cents. Bucklen’s Arnica Salve also advertised for injuries.
Frankie Lucas celebrated a birthday at his parents home ranch near Yerington with a Sunday gathering. Most Stunder district schoolmates attended a meal under apple trees, games, and ice cream served at 5 pm. A long list of local children and families joined in the celebration and praised the event.
Yerington Aerie of the Fraternal Order of Eagles held a large gathering on Monday night. Thirty three new members were welcomed and instructed to fly. Sam Platt and Mr. Fowler spoke, a lively candidate turnout occurred, and a ceremonial goat was part of the festivities. Food and drink were served as the crowd remained into Tuesday morning.
Continued coughs and bronchial troubles are described as depressing and weakening the system with weight loss and loss of appetite. An advertisement touts Dr King’s New Discovery as the best medicine for stubborn coughs colds and throat and lung troubles with a claim of a life saving benefit from a testimonial. Available in 50c and $1 sizes from druggists.
Roy Bonham and Pearl Ruby both of Dayton were married last Saturday at the Holland Hotel in Yerington by Justice Blanchard. Both were born and raised in Dayton and will reside there. The groom is the younger son of Mrs Homer Bonham and the bride is the daughter of Mr and Mrs EB Ruby.
S N Galloway of Stewart South Carolina praises Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as the only treatment that fully cured his colic and diarrhoea. He recommends it to friends and says it is sold by all druggists.
Pete J. Quilici and Lola Flake of Dayton were married in Carson last Sunday at the Catholic Church by Rev. Father Gardane. The couple, well known in Dayton, traveled with many friends to Carson for the ceremony and plan a Kansas honeymoon visiting the bride’s relatives.
An advertisement notes Chamberlains Tablets improve appetite and digestion in Detroit resident Mr J Seitz. He reports restored appetite, relief from bloating, and pleasant bowel movements. Sold by all druggists.
Santa Cruz California reports baby chicks barred rocks red Buff Orpingtons Anconas Black Minercas May 8 and baby turkeys May 15 from Enoch Crews Baby Chick Factory.
The State of Nevada to next of kin and interested parties in the estate of J. L. Smith an incompetent person. A court hearing in Lyon County Yerington on Monday June 15 1914 at 10 a.m. to show cause why an order for sale of certain Last Hope and related mining claims should not be issued. Failure to appear forfeits rights to object. Witness Judge Frank P. Langan with the seal dated May 14 1914. Attest Clerk CHAS A. McLEOD.
Notice for permission to appropriate public waters in Nevada. Application No. 2947 by Parl Jones of Mound House Lyon County seeks to divert water from Bickel Spring canyon and other sources for irrigation and domestic use. Water returned to stream. conveyed through ditches pipes and flumes with reservoirs. first published June 13 1914.
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