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Newspaper
Yerington Times
Location
Yerington, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1919
Page
1
WW Coleman reports from Minnesot Nevada Copper Mines that a half mile long tunnel will cut 600 feet underground to lower mining costs and drain water. The company is building a blast furnace for pig iron and has over one mile of underground workings exposing large ore bodies.
The Episcopal Church plans a new building on the corner of Sierra and Nevada streets. With initial funds supplied by Trinity Church of Reno, a two-person committee will raise the balance for the purchase and construction. Rev. Ene T Lowe leads the effort to create a church of high purpose, architecturally dignified yet modest.
George Fletcher longtime Lyons County prospector died last week near Fort Charehill after twenty years of hill searching for a big find. He had shown interest in Ramsey several years ago and his funeral was held in Reno on Wednesday.
Pauline Donlin and Emory Donlin and their mother and sister have decided to settle permanently in Fallon. They have rented Judge Hart's property and Emory has taken a job as a warehouse mechanic with Benadum. Judge Hart is away on vacation and in poor health.
President Wilson sent to the Senate the name of William A. Burns of Reno Nevada to be assay er in charge of the United States mint at Carson City Burns home is Reno and he ran for Inspector of mines on the Democratic ticket last election losing to Andy J Stinson He originated in Virginia City and has long been active in Mill Mine and Smelter Men union activities and union leadership.
Charles Rickey, a leading Minden resident, died instantly at a power plant about seven miles east of Gardnerville on the Carson River canyon fork when his steel fishing rod contacted a live line carrying 60 000 volts.
May Allison stars in the Metro special Her Inspiration set for Sunday June 22 at the Metro theater. The program highlights the star in a feature length presentation with local audience interest high.
Government approves west side Walker Lake road project with 74000 federal share and equal state funds. Total 148000 available. work could start July or August and aim for winter readiness to avoid the Lucky Boy grade. Roadway features a fifteen foot graded bed and two suspension-type bridges.
Miss Augusta Bruso and John Troutine married at Mc Dermitt where she taught. They plan to live in Oakland California. Bruso, a former Yer ington and Wabuska teacher and University of Nevada graduate, is well known there. Congratulations pour in for their new life together.
A fragmentary letter from Melville Leavitt describes leaving Philadelphia for the West with his brother Ernest to seek work at the Union Construction Company and expresses hopes for a better position and health. The text notes travel via Washington, D.C. and New Orleans and mentions climate as a factor.
The piece invites all county residents to gather in Yerington to honor those returned and those who sacrificed. It frames the event as a sign of county unity and highlights the importance of public participation to prove loyalty and support for the ongoing celebration.
The Rab Methodist Episcopal Church holds 10:00 a m Sunday School and worship with sermon titled Profane Swearing. A final sermon on Job's Narrow Escape follows with J A Dixon as pastor inviting the faithful to attend.
Josephs Catholic Church Mason Nevada lists Mass on the first Sunday each month at 10:30 a m and 9:40 a m on other Sundays. Weekday Mass at 8 am. Sunday School Friday at 3 pm. Rev Joseph Cunha.
The Christian Science Church at Leavitt Hall holds a Sunday service at 11:00 am with the lesson sermon titled Ty the Ute Verse Juding man evelved by atomic force. A Wednesday evening meeting is at 7:30 pm featuring testimonials from Mrs Eether Teach, reader.
Telegram from J. E. Gelder chairman of the Yerington Nevada celebration notes official order of planes to attend. They may not arrive on the 4th but aim for the 5th, with planes possibly routing Tonopah to Yerington. Department approved requests and wishes success.
The Yerington High School commencement on Monday June 16 featured a program led by a girls choir and Gov. Emmett D. Hoyle. Awards included diplomas for Ruth Modslander Neila Ellis Willotse Butner Amy Mollart Anna Borge Harry Maxwell Walter Cox Lee Perry Peter Perri Loyd Lamberson Dewitt Tretam.
Jowen Wilen and John Ross of this city bid on the north of Minden highway section but all bids were rejected for being too high. The state estimate seems too low as 30 000 feet of gravel must be hauled five miles and no closer fill meets specs. Traffic conditions and wet bidding problems persist due to low state estimates and federal cost sharing.
Court records show a motion for judgment on the pleadings filed by The Mound House Plaster Company and related parties in a civil matter. Details are sparse in the fragment but indicate ongoing pretrial or procedural steps.
Robert Barr and Miss Leona Snyder wed last Sunday at high noon with Dr J A Dixon officiating. The ceremony featured rose pedestals and a rose petal path laid by bride's sister Marjorie. Immediate relatives attended and a reception followed with punch and cake.
The Lyon County Public Health Committee has been appointed with consent from the Red Cross and Miss Mary Cole Pacific Coast Division Director. An executive committee was named last Friday and a public health nurse may be hired if feasible after investigation. The governing board includes representatives from Woman's Club, County Commissioners, Board of Health, Medical Association, Silver City and various local schools and clergy.
The greatest screen and world lantern will showcase exhibits from nearly every country with Methodist missions in eight buildings covering two hundred thousand square feet. Notable figures including President Woodrow Wilson are expected on July fourth if he returns. The Navy Secretary leads Army Day on June 23 and Bishop Adna W. Leonard of San Francisco speaks on June 30.
Mason residents report visits from Mrs A Hy Barlow and others while Miss Elsie Conway hosts guests in Mason. A tapestry exhibition at Mason Mercantile showcases a six by four foot hand embroidered peacock design, recently displayed in London. Macau Woman's Club hosted by Mrs PH Cook and Mrs J Moore with a program on The Uses of Our Flag and The History of Our Flag reselection won by Mrs McKay.
Justice Ducker of the Supreme court and his son Edward narrowly survived a plunge down a King Canyon grade embankment seven miles from Carson. The car veered on sand and toppled over a twenty foot drop before hanging on trees. both occupants escaped with only bruises and scratches.
Statement that I am no longer connected with Orem Gilkerson and O'Brien and will not be responsible for any debts contracted by the firm. A J Orem will pay all debts and collect all bills. Signed Thos O'Brien.
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