Yerington Promises Gold Strike Mirrors Copper Wealth
Lew Humphries of Camberond-Ely and Mason Valley Copper reports a major ore strike at Mason Valley near Yerington. First rich body found in No 3 tunnel with 40 to 50 feet of high grade ore. new ground shows potential for millions more tons and added reserves. Local investors Porter and Cheney tour the site expressing optimism for Yerington as a gold mining hub joining copper wealth.
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Lew Humphries
Camberond-Ely
Mason Valley
Halter
Humphries
Galt
Masea Valley
Rlevalium
Herat
Mason Pass
United States
Cheney
Yerington
Wn, Richards
Hitman Pittman Tours Wabuska Mines District
Tonopah attorney Key Pittman arrived in Werington to inspect Wabuska Copper Mines holdings. He praised the ground as capable of competing with regional deposits and said the lower workings reveal a large ore body. He vowed to push the estate toward profitability with full determination. He left for Tonopah by car Thursday.
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Key Pittman
Tonopah
Wabuska
Werington
the Times
Mr. Pittman
Chas M Leod a Rawhide History Maker
The Times recalls Chas MeLeod as a founder of the Rawhide camp and a hardy early locator of the site. A native of Mason Valley and Nevada, he endured desert hardships and helped shape Rawhide's early history with modesty and quiet leadership.
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Chas, M’leod
the Times
Rawhide
Distovery
Chas Meleod
McLeod
Mason Valley
Ani
Nevada
Nasheen
Sid
Witt
Sant Assa
Cities Entitled to All of the Gaming License
A decision of far reaching importance was rendered at Carson last Monday by Attorney-General Stoddard in reply to Pejiest of Listriet and Attorney Charles J. Horny of Lineal county. The ruling holds that the law of the state applies to gaming licenses and clarifies the scope of municipal entitlements.
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Carson
Stoddard
Pejiest
Listriet
Charles J. Horny
Lineal County
Mountain View Braces for a Boom in Mining Town
Mountain View grows into a bustling camp with rapid townsite expansion and many new businesses. Rich ore shows on several properties including Hilyqua Bros and Big Twenty, drawing Mine promoter Key Pittman and Teaser Ed Graham. Red Crow progress signals a strong strike ahead as anticipation builds for a Rawhide scale boom.
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Mountain View
Granite
Hilyqua Bros
Kendall
Osborne
Big Four
Ed Graham
Graham
Nevada
Key Pittman
Tonopal
Red Crow
1907 Law Shifts Gambling Revenue to Cities
The article describes a 1907 provision allowing incorporated towns or cities to receive all gambling license revenue, cutting counties and the State out. It notes the State may levy its own license and cities may also adopt local licenses, with revenues then rebounding to the city. The issue arose in Searchlight after its incorporation and disputes over licensing. A related note mentions a shipment of Chinese pheasants from Oregon, with one pair dying and others released in the valley.
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Searchlight
New York Sun Reports Copper Mines Reviving in Yerington Area
The Nevada Douglas and Sandwix show rising activity after recent closures. The Mason Valley employs about 26 men with plans to grow. Malachite and Western Nevada resume operations. McConnell shaft yields sulphide copper ore at 12 percent. Yerington Copper shaft reaches 340 feet with white iron sulphites and copper streaks.
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Erington
Nevada-Douglas
Sandwix
Mason Valley
Mhison
McConnell
Nevada
Yerington
York Sun
Bluestone plant aims to profit from ore with new process
The Bluestone electrolytic plant treats several tons daily to test profitability of the ore via a new process. The project could employ hundreds as operations resume on the tract. Estimated ore value blocks stand at about 10 million dollars, with copper prices rising. district activity may surge in Yerington. Funeral services were held at Eagle Hall for a deceased man as many friends attended. The ceremony featured a choral rendition and was led by Rev. Heatly, with the widow from Sacramento present with her mother Mrs. Schallenger.
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Verington
Yerington
Fagles
Eagle Hall
Win. Brooks
Heatly
Sacramento
Schallenger
Death of James Russell, town’s noted tmen, dies after brain bleed
James Russell, a well known local figure, died Tuesday morning after a bursting blood vessel in the brain. He passed at Artemisia hospital where care and relief were provided. A energetic citizen, he supported community advancement and was widely respected and popular. he belonged to the local Aerie of the organization.
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James Russell
Artemisia Hospital
Aerie
Barrett School February Honor Roll Report
February Barrett school report lists enrolled students and honor roll recipients including Leona Robinson Ethel Dunn Dora Dunn Walter Dunn Frank Smith George Smith Daisy Barrett Ollie Marrett Isabel Barrett Oscar Stallard with Julia Greeley as teacher. names indicate multiple Barrett family members and Dunns among the honored students.
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Barrett
Julia Greeley
Leona Robinson
Ethel Dunn
Dora Dunn
Walter Dunn
Frank, Smith
George Smith
Daisy Barrett
Ollie Marrett
Isabel Barrett
Oscar Stallard
After the Revival What and Suffered under Pontius Pilate at Barrett's
A church program lists services including 11 a.m. sermon titled After the Revival, What? at Barrett's at 2:30 p.m. and a 7:30 p.m. Sunday school time. The event features the play Suffered under Pontius Pilate with an additional service at Barrett's.
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Methodist Episcopal Church
Pontius Pilate
Barrett's
Grass Roots Ore Strike Near Pine Grove in East Walker
Pat Ryan, a noted local miner, uncovered a near two foot wide vein with ore valued above 150 dollars per ton at surface in East Walker near Pine Grove. The discovery follows a tip from a friend and could rival near neighbors in production potential, as Ryan ships several sacks of ore and eyes a life changing fortune if depth measures hold.
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Pine Grove
Pat Ryan
Ryan
Verington
Pleasant birthday party for Miss Gertrude Jeffries
A small birthday gathering was hosted Sunday evening at Mrs. 5. P. Grimmett’s Pearl Street home for Miss Gertrude Jeffries. Mrs. Thomas A. White and a few P. N. D. club members attended, enjoying music and a light luncheon. Miss Jeffries received many handsome gifts.
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5. P. Grimmett
Pearl Street
Gertrude Jeffries
P. N. D. Club
Thomas A. White
Miss Jeffries
Yerington Copper Camp Described as Promising
HL. B. Boericke reports from Yerington noting it as a high value copper camp adjoining fertile farming land. He highlights Nevarda-Douglas smelter plans as pivotal, with low-grade ore abundant and potential regional growth expected, signaling a big future for the camp.
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Yerington
Nevarda-Douglas
HL. B. Boericke
Copper Curbant Mining Outlook
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Mapes and Murphy
Richards
Christensen
Hitman
Oregon
NEW York Sun
Barrett School Report
Grass Roots
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