Death of an Old Soldier Tom Clark of Yerington
Tuesday night Tom Clark an old resident of Yerington and Mason Valley died in Reno from hemorrhage of the lungs. A 30 year Nevadan and former miner on the Comstock he was a veteran of the Union Army serving in the Pennsylvania reserves Army of the Potomac and Army of the Cumberland. He fought at several engagements including Appomattox and served garrison duty in Mississippi Louisiana and Arizona before mustering out. He died at about 65 with no known coastal relatives, some survivors in Philadelphia.
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Tom Clark
Yerington
Mason Valley
Nevada
Comstock
Lincoln
Pennsylvania
Army of the Potomac
George B. McClellan
Army of the Cumberland
Lee
Appomattox
Mississippi
Louisiana
Arizona
Presidio
San Francisco
Philadelphia
Farming as a Science Emerges in Agricultural Publications
A historical reflection on agricultural papers showing farming evolving into a science. The discussion covers soil science, animal nutrition, breeds, climates, disease cures, drainage, barns, sanitation, housing, water supply, fertilizers, and the need for scientific soil management for productive farming.
Main Street Improvements in Yerington Construction Move
Preliminary work by Kaufman and Downey starts on Main street for a one story stone building adjoining the Owl saloon north. Three existing buildings will be moved, one to the corner of Main and Broadway, another near the Owl building, and a new 50 by 60 foot storefront will front Main street on the Yer ington Drug Co. lot, with a 30 foot rear extension to the dry goods store. The project signals local confidence in Yerington as a depot and distributing point for the surrounding agricultural and mining country, and the town boasts leadership in regional competition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kaufman and Downey
Main Street
Owl Saloon
Owl
Main
Broadway
Yerington Drug Co
Dilton & Went Hardware
Yerington
Great Rock Prospect Exhibition Near Verington
A Cameron and G Breemer from East Walker near Verington exhibited rock samples at the Commercial hotel. They report five claims with a shaft sunk and ore reached 98.91 poll and 4.22 ounces of silver per ton, showing rich gain in the last feet. They plan further development while locals organize meetings at school grounds and Main and Bridge streets starting at 10 am, with picnic grounds at the creamery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Cameron
G. Breemer
Verington
Messrs
Breemer
Cameron
Walker
Charlebois Ranch
Main
Bridge Streets
Creamery
Notice of Non Responsibility for Debts
Notice to the public that T will not be responsible for any bills or debts contracted by Charles Whiting from the date of this notice. Verington, May 22, 1909. CHARLES SNYDER.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Whiting
Verington
Charles Snyder
Fieldbrook Whisky Ad Seen In Yerington Sale
Fieldbrook Whisky described as a pure full strength medicinal whisky distilled from selected grain under government supervision. Sold by Vic Bernard at Bank Saloon in Yerington Nevada.
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Vic Bernard
Bank Saloon
Yerington
Nevada
Farm Life as Education for Citizenship and Peace
The passage argues that farming blends toil and intellect, with the brain as crucial as the hands. It asserts farms contain all needed elements to form capable, civic, and useful citizens, preparing them for life’s final decline toward peace. Goodwin's Weekly.
Local notice roundup from Knemeyer ranch to Hawthorne
Little locals report hay for sale at Knemeyer’s ranch and a string of brief hometown updates. George Willis on weeklong Rawhide Reno trip. Kad Lam back from Dayton. Hollers from Mason Pass. Violet Webster visiting Compton. Doc Walton runs a Hawthorne fruit stand. Dr Masterson visiting from Hawthorne. Mrs. Lucy visiting in Quklaid. Mrs McAllister with husband at Lucky Boy. Bud Daniels ill with gripe. Charles Meissner and Mrs Saumers in town and California trips noted. Mocha Cafe owner Collins returns from Lucky Hole. Blanchard painting in progress. Mrs Blain at Hawthorne lodging.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Holler
Mason Pass
Violet Webster
Dr. Masterson Cane
Hawthorne
Lucy
Quklaid
John McAllister
Bud Daniels
Clarlen Meissner
Harry Saumers
California
Court House at Dayton Destroyed by Fire
Saturday afternoon a fast moving blaze gutted the Dayton county court house though the exterior walls withstood the flames. Firefighters confined the fire to the building, interior destroyed, value about 30000 with 10000 insured. Judge Langan’s Mare/Meleod vs Miter & Lux trial shifted to Fellows Hall but resumed.
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Dayton
Court House
Twick
Hest
Langan
Meleod
Miter & Lux
Old Fellows Hall
Wellington Accident Shifts Toss Hurts Wellington Couple
Mrs Hoey of Wellington was badly hurt when a bus line crossed and the wagon tipped during an overtiming of a busy list. The crash left Mrs Hoey and a child from Mr Sanders’ party injured. the baby was unconscious for hours. Mrs Hoey, though bruised, is recovering. The item lists several locals traveling between Sacramento Pine Grove Hawthorne and Verington with notices of sales and new births. Mount Grant prospectors report three claims at Lapham Canyon with an $80 assay, signaling a summer boom potential in the area.
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Hoey
Wellington
Sander
Sanders
Mr. Honey
Ustan
Roney
Los Angeles
Curite
Vic Bernard
Hest
Ail
Thad Hoppin
Boney
Mount Grant
Klimer Hanson
Lapham Canyon
Local Talent Shines In Yerington Play The Elopement of Tillen
The Women's Book Club presented The Elopement of Tillen at Rink Mall to Yerington and Mason audiences. Performers included Miss Hila Patch as June Haverhill and Mr. Weber as Max Ten Eyck, with Dwight Leavitt delivering strong comic moments and a catchy duet in Act I. The light farce drew hearty applause, hailed as a charming local production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rink Mall
Tillen
Women's Book Club
Yerington
Mason
John Hume
Dorothy
Jane Haverhill
Max Ten Eyck
Jane
Robert
Molly
Prank Barnett
Mr. Barnett
Miss Hila Patch
June Haverhill
Wellesley
Ford
Bob
Dorothy Marck
Thad Hoppin
Hoppin
Max
Dwight Leavitt
St. Agnes
Weber
June
Corrections on City Officers Sums and Fees
A corrected statement outlines city officer pay and fee handling in Mason Valley Township. The chief of police earns 100 dollars monthly and fines all fees as constable within city limits. outside fees go to the township. The street officer and garbage man receive 15 dollars monthly for themselves and crew, turning city collections for waste removal to the city. Garbage cans to residents are free, with users paying monthly rates: residents 50 cents, saloons 1 dollar, businesses hotels and restaurants 1.50 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mason Valley Township
Copper production and stocks in United States
The Copper Pre liners Association reports April production of marketable copper at 113,674,292 pounds and deliveries for consumption and export at 112,686,121 pounds. May 1 copper on hand stood at 183,198,073 pounds, up from 182,279,902 pounds on April 2.
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Copper Preliners Association
United States
Church Notes Service Times and Sermon Titles
Sunday school at 10 a m offers Do God Lead Anyone into Temptation. Evening service at 7 30 p m features Neither Might Nor Power is Sufficient Unto the Work. Sunday school at Barrett's location continues at 2 30 p m.
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Barrett
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East Walker
Fieldbrook Whisky
Knemeyer
George Willis
Rawhide
Reno
Kad Lam
Herb Collins and
Henry Baker
Aive
Herb Collins
Carson
Blanchard
Louis Fauri
Sirs. Blain
Livingston
Kawinles
Apney
San Bernantiny
Werne
Robert Sloan
Nate Fish
Howard
Mrs. Mustek
Granite Lune
Joe Rusenberger
Salt Lake
Berkeley
Verngton
George Bud
John Manierson
Hast Walker
George Webster
Weglertt Ne
Uils
Kate Mc
Kenzie
Charley Fox
Mrs. Voxs
Nevada County
Frank Bovard
Lappin Canyon
Henry Knierin
Sacramento
Henry Fist
Pine Grove
Poli
Haat Walker
Charles McDonald
Mr. McKay
Miss Decker
Calumet
Hila Patch
George Compton
Suburn
Cal
SM. Crane
J. W. McAllister
Husky Woon
Nev
J. de Musick
Granite
H.R. Lam
Jean Lamkin
Win. Wilson
U. YH. Brooks
Hayton
Ith
Brooks
Eugene Baylin
Association
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