Wellington Welcomes Lyon County Club Women Reciproc ity Day
The Smith Valley Civic Club hosted Lyon County clubs in Wellington for Reciproc ity Day. Attendees from Mason Wabuska Smith Valley Yerington and Reno State President Mrs Church spoke on clubs work and teacher housing while a luncheon at Reading's Hotel preceded a Wellington hall program and an evening dance with a spring themed program and artistic hand painted programs.
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Wellington
Smith Valley
Lyon County
Mason
Wabuska
Yerington
J. E. Church
State Federation
Reno
Reading's
Tuoey
Smith Valley Club
Lyon County Club
Wells
Mason Woman's Club
J. J. Wilson
Yelington
Wellington Hall
Methodist Episcopal Church Sunday Schedule Card
Sunday services listed: Sunday school and preaching at 1:00 A M with an afternoon service in the country and another preaching hour at 8:00 P M. A midweek service is noted for Wednesday at 8:00 P M.
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Methodist Episcopal Church
Warren Triumphs in Local Blue Rock Shoot
The blue rock pistol shoot at the traps last Sunday drew good interest though weather kept attendance modest. Walter Warren, Nevada and California champion, defeated newcomer A Springer who broke 80 targets to Warrens 95 of 100.
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A. Springer
Walter Warren
Nevada
California
Warren
Springer
Mason Notes: Shriners Ball and Community Gatherings
Mr and Mrs P J Conway attended the Shriners Ball and were visitors in Mason. Dr and Mrs Wm Edwards and Billy drove to Carson on Tuesday. Rev Archdeacon Howe led Mason Church services last Sunday and Rev Shelley of Wabuska preached in the evening. Frank Mathiew’s death saddened friends, who commend him as a good citizen and devoted father. Mrs Lee Soon and son Edward left Sunday for San Francisco. Leah Barker from Club Extension led sewing class Monday afternoon. Co A Chapman of Ludwig visited Mason Thursday. M D Collins, Reno Assistant State Club Leader, spent Tuesday with local youth. Mrs M Freitas arrived from San Rafael to visit her daughters. Ed Marsh leaves for San Francisco for a few weeks. A H Barlow drove to Reno Wednesday with sister Nellie Patterson and Emma en route to Oakland. Elsie Conway spent the weekend in Mason and attended the Shriners dance. Graham Bott arrived Saturday from San Francisco to visit his parents.
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P. J. Conway
Shriners
Wm. Edwards
Billy
Carson
A. G. Sturgeon
Archdeacon Howe
Mason Church
Shelley
Wabuska
Frank Mathiew
Lee Soon
Edward
Motors
San Francisco
Leah Barker
Co. A. Chapman
Ludwig
Mason
M. D. Collins
Reno
M. Freitas
San Rafael
Frank Mathieus
Rosa Freitas
Ed. Marsh
California
A. H. Barlow
Nellie Patterson
Emma
Oakland
Elsie Conway
M. D. Parrish
Graham Bott
O. H. Bott
Lake Road Opens to Autos to Lake Tahoe Route
The Kingsbury grade opened to auto travel late Wednesday afternoon. H UdALP Suypavy drove a "Mystery" car from Gardnerville to Bijou, aided by Chris Neddenreiß. The Overland faced snow near the summit but with chains, becoming the first auto to reach the Lake from the eastern Sierra slopes. County workers will repair the Lake road with plans to keep it in good condition this summer.
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Lake Tahoe
Kingsbury
H. Udalp Suypavy
Mystry
Gardnerville
Bijou
Chris Neddenreiß
Sierras
Did It Ever Happen To You Contributed
A Wellington dance tale recounts a young man who mistakenly grabbed a hand that was not his intended partner. The husband intervened, prompting the man to seek a discreet exit. The anecdote closes with a cautionary motto about cautious social grabbing.
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Wellington
Heller v Bluestone Mining Case Over Demurrer
Judge Moran heard arguments on a demurrer and motion to strike in the suit by Martin J Heller against Bluestone Mining and Smelting Co over a one twentieth interest in Bluestone mines in Lyon county. Delamar died in New York City, and the Bluestone Co was admitted as defendant with new defendants raising previously ruled legal points.
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Martin J. Heller
Bluestone Mining& Smelting Company
Lyon County
Dstrict
Moran
Capt
Delamar
New York City
Heller
Bluestone Company
Eagles Elect Officers for Yerington Aerie Fraternity
Yerington Aerie of Eagles elected officers Friday night at Leavitt Hall led by Reed Lothrop as Worthy President and Clark J. Guild as Worthy Vice President James J. Barton became Secretary Dan McLeod Treasurer Chester Strosnider Inner Guard Ollie Summers Outside Guard Plans for the Grand Aerie meeting to be held on the 1st 2d and 4th of next month include a banquet for 4 to 300 guests and a grand ball with top local music. arrangements are underway to entertain visiting delegates wives and the community.
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Yerington Aerie of
Eagles
Aerie
Leavitt Hall
Reed Lothrop
Clark J. Guild
James J. Barton
Dan McLeod
Chester Strosnider
Ollie Summers
Grand Acrie
Yerrigton
Death of Smith Valley Resident Mrs W L Taylor
Mrs W L Taylor died at her Grant View home after a brief illness. The Smith Valley homesteaders leave a husband, a daughter and a sister Mrs Theo Lehn der of Hudson. Remains brought to Yerington Monday and to be shipped today to Wisconsin with husband and daughter.
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W. L. Taylor
Grant View
Miner Fred Wilcox sells Mt Grant claims to San Francisco pair
Fred Wilcox of Mt Grant district sells part of his mining holdings near Charlebois ranch to B E LeBaron and M Lt Poelman of San Francisco in Yerington. The claims yield gold and silver up to 150 dollars per ton, surface ore spanning five claims. New owners plan a company and four workers, with undisclosed price. Wilcox led development west of Walker Lake, a pioneering effort now aided by Nevada highway access.
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Fred Wilcox
Mt. Grant
Charlebois Ranch
B. E. LeBaron
M. Lt. Poelman
San Francisco
Yerington
Wilcox
Wassuk Range
Walker Lake
Nevada
Rhode Island
County Officials Approve Lettie Sheldon Property Sale
County Commissioners set a 3000 price for the Lettie Sheldon property on Bridge Street a 5 acre lot for a county hospital and poor farm. Engineers Licenses granted Otto Lentier and Myron La Kamp. Dayton fire trustees named A J Loftus M Quilici and E F Howard. Dave McKay paid 100 per acre for 2.7 acres right of way. June printing awarded to Yerington Times.
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Lettie Sheldon
Bridge Street
Otto Lentier
Myron la Kamp
Como
Dayton
A. J. Loftus
M. Quilici
E. F. Howard
Dave McKay
County Road
Yerington Times
Frank Ingram Seeks Nevada Labor Commissioner Post
Frank Ingram a former Yerington site figure and longtime Nevada labor leader applies for the Labor Commissioner role vacated by Robt F. Cole. Other applicants include J Wy Sparks M W Mathews John J Kenny Story county J Whitlock Sparks and J P Gallagher Ely. A board meeting is planned and members will refrain from endorsements pending selection.
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Frank Ingram
Yerington
Nevada
Robt F. Cole
J. Wy
Sparks
M. W. Mathews
John J. Kenny
Story County
J. Whitlock
J. P. Gallagher
Ely
Penrose airplane arrives in Yerington after Reno flight
Matt Penrose landed in Yerington this morning aboard his Curtiss plane after a Reno to Yerington hop of 70 minutes. Bad weather halted a direct high altitude leg, delaying the schedule. He will stay several days, planning additional flights if weather allows.
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Matt Penrose
Curtiss
Reno
Yerington
Carson River
Oliver Roberts Dies in San Francisco at Age 2
Oliver Roberts, a former Carson City resident and Woonsocket native, died in San Francisco on April 29 at age 2 years, 6 months and 12 days. He lived in Bodie before moving to this city and was nicknamed Gillhooly by friends. He leaves a widow, daughter of the late George Tuffly, a son Oliver L, a stepdaughter Mrs. Jose, and grandchildren Eleanor, Paul, and Louise T. Roberts.
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Oliver Roberts
Oliver Robers
Carson City
San Francisco
Woonsocket
Rhode Island
Bodie
Gillhooly
D Dughter
George Tuffly
Oliver L
Jose
Eleanor, Pawl
Louise T. Roberts
Dance at Wellington Declares Huge Saturday Night Success
Report from Wellington notes a large turnout with at least 20 cars from Yelington, including several Fords. Unclaimed word between here and Wellington caused a delay, later traced to a lost stopper. All attendees reached home safely by Monday morning.
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Wellington
Yelington
Here
Fallon oil boom affirmed by visiting broker J H Porter
J H Porter of a Fallon brokerage firm visited Yerington to assess the local oil scene. He says the Fallon oil boom is genuine and that Fallon Oil and Gas Company is using a well and preparing a standard rig. Porter notes the stock remains at 50 cents and compares local showings favorably to Fallon district prospects.
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J. H. Porter
Fallon
Yerington
Porter
F. J. Hastings
Wassak Oil Company
Childrens Operation at East Walker Ranch Hospital
Laddire Bell ten year old son of Mr and Mrs Walter Bell of East Walker ranch underwent an operation last week at Vor append hospital. He is reported recovering nicely. Dr Beaumont Brown assisted by Des Leavitt and Edwards performed the procedure.
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Laddire Bell
Walter Bell
East Walker Ranch
Nicely
Beaumont Brown
Des. Leavitt and
Edwards
McMahon couple stops in Yerington during Reno to Goldfield trip
H G McMahon and his wife passed through Yerington yesterday en route from Reno to Goldfield. They spent a few hours visiting the father of Mrs MceMa hon, J C Kennedy, according to local reports.
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H. G. McMahon
Yerington
Reno
Goldfield
Lady Game Warden Appointed By County Commissioners
At a county meeting last week Mrs. Violet McLeod was named game warden with a monthly salary of 50 dollars and traveling expenses at 15 cents per mile. She is reportedly the only woman in the U.S. serving as a game warden. The piece notes that a female officer may lead to stricter hunter behavior and better compliance with laws.
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Violet McLeod
Artesia school function and local life update
Last Friday night an entertainment at the Artesia school house concluded with refreshments. Attendees included the Mollart and O'Brien families, J Hillbun family, G M Deveraux, R Hoblitt, Miss Olive Durfee, Mrs W I Pledger and families, and Leslie DeVroey. Deputy Superintendent Burr visited the Artesia school and accompanied Miss Durfee to tour valley schools. Announcement reached Artesia of Barbara Jean Berger born to Barr O Berger and wife in San Jose. Mrs Berger formerly Gladys Farnworth, a former Artesia teacher, and during WWI Lt Berger served as aviation instructor at Kelly Field, Texas. Warren Mollart and Eleanor Mollart attended a Ladies Club dance at Wellington. Joe Meyertholen remains on his Artesia ranch. Deveraux and Mollart appeared before the county board on school business. Mollart and O’Brien joined a Smith school consolidation meeting.
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Artesia School
E. W. Mollart
James O'Brien
Margaret
Berger
Kellyfield
Texas
Warren Mollart
Eleanor Mollart
Wellington
Joe Meyertholen
Artesia
G. M. Deveraux
Board of Commissioners
James O' Brien
Smith
Commercial Club Appoints Committees For Fourth Event And Drainage
At the regular meeting the Commercial Club appointed a committee to survey public interest in a Fourth of July celebration and another to coordinate with the Drain Board's local member to promote a Green drainage ditch from the Creamery north to the Nichol ditch. The project, aiding town drainage, could lower water by about three feet and permit cellars. The meeting night was moved to the second Monday.
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Commercial Club
Drain Board
Creamery
Nichol
Yerington
Bazaar and Supper at Methodist Church May 14
The ladies of the Methodist Church host a bazaar and supper in the Ring Mall on Friday May 14. Bazaar opens at 2 p.m. and supper is served from 5 to 8 p.m. Fancy articles, tea cream strawberries and cake will be sold and served to help pay for church improvements.
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Methodist Curch
Ring Mall
Card of Thanks for Kindness After Death
We express appreciation to kind friends who assisted during illness and after the death of our father and brother Mrs. Frank Mathews Nelson Mathews Mr and Mrs Joe Mathews Mathews.
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Frank Mathews
Nelson Mathews
Joe Mathe Mathews
City dedicates site for new city hall purchase
The City Conseil voted 3 to 1 to accept C. E. Wedertz offer to buy 2900 of the city improvement bonds to fund a city hall lot purchase opposite the Lyon County Court House. Concerns were raised about legal process and conditional funding. J. C. Kennedy was appointed to survey streets and alleys at $8 per day.
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City Conseil
Finlly
Wederte
Lyon County Court House
C. E. Wederte
Odd Fellows
Center Street
Wedertz
Archer
Davis
Ross
West
J. C. Kennedy
Kennedy
Yerington Forms Local Baseball Team
At a Tuesday meeting baseball enthusiasts decided to organize a Yerington team likely to be competitive. An organization and committees were set up but funds will not be solicited. instead a chance will be held to spur the project and the team will aim to be self supporting. Players named include Warren, Hilbun, McLeod, Dickenson, McNeill, Little, West, Martinez and Freeman.
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Yerington
Warren
Hilbun
McLeod
Dickenson
McNeill
Little
West
Martinez
Freeman
Back From Texas Parker Visits Yerington Rancher Returns
George Parker of the Nevada Midway oil company visited Yerington after a Texas trip. His firm holds extensive Texas oil field holdings and plans to work them with Churchill Canyon ground. Parker is optimistic about Nevada Midway prospects as Texas offerings attract public acceptance.
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George Parker
Yerington
Parker
Texas
Nevada Midway
Churchill Canyon
Nevada Midway Company
Lock
Grassini Returns Home After Ranch Vacation
A. M. Grassini reached Oakland after two weeks at the Salles Bros. ranch. He reported gaining 10 pounds, enjoyed the trip, and praised the country setting.
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A. M. Grassini
Oakland
California
Salles Bros
Prominent Southern Nevada Miners Visit Yerington
George A Rendall Sheldon and Joh T Murphy, noted mining men, spent a night in Yerington while en route to Rand to inspect the mining boom. They praised the town’s prosperity and Sheldon may return to pursue business opportunities in Yerington.
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Rendall
George A. Sheldon
Joh T. Murphy
Nevada
Yerington
Rand
Sheldon
Trial Jury Drawn for Yerington May 26
Lyon County officials drew 45 names from 120 lists to serve as trial jurors in Yerington on May 26. The cases include Clarence Wise charged with surgery and one civil matter.
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Lyon County
Yerington
Clarence Wise
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