New Machinery Ordered for Nevada Calumet Mine Expansion
Superintendent Stacy hosted Kazar and Manchard, president and director, who praised the mine’s yearlong output and ordered in San Francisco a large mining plant. Plans call for sinking to the 500 foot level, installing a 125 hp engine and 12 drill compressor, and a new hoist to handle water and ore as Nevada Calumet advances toward a major production phase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stacy
Kazar and Manchard
San Francisco
Stucy
Nevada Calumet
They Are Now One In Marriage At Graber Home
Last Tuesday at the home of Mrs. John Graber Frank Downey Jr. married Miss Gladys Biggar of Oakland California. Judge J A Carter performed the ceremony. The groom, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Downey, hails from the valley and is noted as a man of sterling qualities. The bride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T J Biggar of the Mason Valley mine, has resided in Verington and vicinity and is well liked by the younger set. Clifford Bovette attended the groom and Miss Florence Biggar, sister of the bride, was bridesmaid. The couple will honeymoon around the bay cities and reside in Yerington after.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Graber
Frank Downer, Jr
Gladys Bigwar
Oakland
California
J. A. Carter
Frank Downey
Valley
Annual Election At Wo mens' Book Club Werington
The Wo mens Book Club Werington held its annual officer election in the Realing Room on Saturday June 19. Retiring president Mrs Julia Smith passed the gavel to president elect Mrs Anna Powers. New officers include vice president Mrs Bessie Davis 2d vice president Mrs Laslie Plummer secretary Miss Mary West treasurer Mrs Josie Davidson parliamentarian Mrs Gertie Webster. The club suspends meetings for the summer with the new year to start the first Saturday in October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Womens’ Book Club Werington
Julia Smith
Anna Powers
Bessie Davis
Laslie Plummer
Mary West
Josie Davidson
Gertie Webster
Fieldbrook Whisky Sold in Nevada Bonded Warehouse
Advertisement proclaims Fieldbrook whisky bottled in a United States bonded warehouse and government guaranteed for purity and strength. Sold by Vic Bernard at Bank Saloon in Verington Nevada for home use in sickness or health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Vic Bernard
Bank Saloon
Verington
Nevada
Boy Injured After Tree Fall Near Fence
An 11 year old boy named Walter Kennedy, nephew of Mrs. Spence Gregory, fell from a tree onto a board picket fence last Wednesday. A splinter pierced the flesh below the left armpit, nearly severing a muscle. He was taken to Werlington where five stitches closed the wound and he is recovering well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Kennedy
Spence Gregory
Werington
Yerington Stocks and Local News
Yerington notes report stock updates and a June post office building repaint by Fred Jittell who applied a new coat of paint.
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Fred Jittell
Wabuska Copper Change in Management at Nevada Mine
Wabuska Copper announces management changes with Mr. McDermott retiring and Mr. Davidovich taking over. Davidovich, a Nevada native, aims to improve profits by adding a smelter. McDermott will focus on his own mining property. Two runaway incidents caused damage on the main street and near Yerington, with Aurelia Pardini injured in the first crash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McDermott
Davidovich
Nevada
Wabuska
Amd
Aurelia Pardini
Harry Gurtain
Yerington
Picnic and reunion plans gain approval at July gathering
The July Thira ll looks favorable for the picnic and reunion with approval of time place and celebration. The games and sports committee includes G F Willis F Wicks Noble R Weber and Dr Leavitt while preparation and reception duties are assigned to Dwight Leavitt Roxy Moore Elmer Hanson George West William Johns and A A Arends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G F
Willis
F. Wicks
Noble
R. Weber
Dr. Leavitt
Dwight Leavitt
Roxy Moore
Elmer Hanson
George West
William Johns
A. A. Arends
Sunday School and Sermon Schedule Announced
At 10 a.m. Sunday school hosts a Rom. 13 study and 1 a.m. address on The Thing Essential to Christian Growth. An evening talk Breaking the Thermometer Does Not Change the Temperature at 7:45 p.m. Preaching at 2:30 p.m. on July 11 in Barrett's. Families should send a representative to receive the Sunday school papers for the month.
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Barrett's
Good Cleanup at Davidson mill yields high bullion return
Thad Hoppin delivered a load of bullion from the Davidson mill run of 50 tons for Mountain View Leasing Company owners L. M. and F. G. Willis, Thad Hoppin, Orrin Strandberg and J. J. Beatty. Amalgamation returned about one to two and a half. Mrs Hoppin reported an assay value of 316.20 dollars per ton across eight inches of sulfur material. About 1500 gallons of water are hoisted daily as more ore is planned to be hauled to match a 10 to 12 ton daily capacity. Grover Young and Will Penrose visited from near Wabuska on Friday.
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Thad Hoppin
Mountain View Leasing Company
L. M
F. G. Willis
Orrin Strandberg
J. J. Beatty
Davidson
Hasty Walker
Hoppin
Grasse
Mountain View
Local Notes From Wabuska And Surroundings
Community items report visits and travels of residents including Mrs. Strosnider, Ed Whitacre, and Mrs. Hob Sloan. Mentioned are book club attendance, insurance business, theater plans, ven ture to Seattle and Santa Cruz, a hospital operation, and a Nordyke Embroidery Club meeting at Mrs. Wilson’s home.
Yerington Bans Fireworks During July 4 Observance
The city council of Lee sanctions mayor and police authority to suppress all fireworks within the Center Main Nevada block of Yerington on or around July 4 1509 and until a city ordinance is adopted. Introduced by Councilman Crowningshield. Filed June 22 1909 by City Clerk F J Vicks.
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City of
Lee
Ice
Yerington
Center
Main
Nevada
Crowningshield
Lamberson
Crowninshield
Enterim
F. J. Vicks
Mountain View Mine Tale From December 1908 Discovery
The Mountain View mine near Salt Lake is traced from Robert Lewis discovery in 1908 and a half century of effort by Wilson and partners. The article details development since 1906, ore shoots, testing, shipping earnings, a 250 foot shaft, and hints of deeper paydirt as operations continue under the Mountain View claim.
Marriage of a Nevada Girl
Horace B. Arnold of Capital Machine and Auto company secretly marries Miss Lillian Elway in Stockton. They left for a brief drive before obtaining a license and a ten minute ceremony with witnesses. The bride, a Nevada native, is the eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs Hrway of Verington. The couple plan to live in Sacramento.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horace B. Arnold
Capital Machine and Auto Company
Lillian Elway
Nevada
Stockton
Stevenson
Episcopal Church
Danny Cupid
Arnold
Bysband
Sacramento
Union
Mark Hrway
Verington
Teacher Selections For Yerington District 1909 10
Trustees elect J. J. Kline principal of Gold Hill schools Miss Edith Sperry as Intermediate teacher from Colorado Mrs Bessie H Davis chosen as Primary instructor Kline and family expected to move to Yerington in July Haying season begins at Penrose ranch next Tuesday.
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Yerington
J. J. Kline
Gold Hill
Edith Sperry
Colorado Formal
Bessie H. Davis
Kline
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Calumet
Lake
Mason Valley
Yerington Copper
Grover Young
Will Penrose
Fat Simpson
Walter Baird
Peigh Ryan
Gardnerville
Kessie Davis
East Walker
George Webster
M. M. Hinman
Reno
The
Columbian National Life Insurance Company
Boston
Queen
Genevieve Wilson
Earl Wilson
Seattle
Daniel Bagneschi
Silver Palace
Dan
Kink
Fridaay
Violet Webster
Elizabeth Becker
Huffaker
Carson
P. Karaus
Virginia City
J. C. Gallagher
Charlie McLeod
Acme Farm
Webster's
Elizabeth
Josie Becker
Iva McDonald
Anna Livingston
Mesars Neil
Charles McLeod
Tom Comerford
Embroidery Club
Nordyke
Plummer District
Senator Wilson
John G. McGowan
Robert Lewis
Toronto
Canada
New York State
Golden State
Ithe
Jeu
Limeelf
David Wilson
J. J. Wilson
Walker Reservation
Wmde
Whison Gold Mines Co
Wilson Gold Mines Co
Mesada
Minnesota
Salt Lake
W. Mont Fury
Governor Wells
Thronel
Penrose Ranch
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