Rail rivals push line to Yerington and coast
The Nevada-Douglas plan may build from Wabuska to Yerington this year to serve copper mines. Harriman Gould interests vie for a Southern Pacific style cut off via Mojave Keeler Yerington to Los Angeles, with Western Pacific eyeing a route from Battle Mountain to Austin and onward.
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Wabuska
Yerington
Harriman
Gould
New
West
Western Pacific
Battle Mountain
Austin
East Gate
Fairview
Sweetwater
Los Angeles
Goulds
San Francisco
Nevada
California
Southern Pacific
Inyo County
Inyo Register
John Bodle
Little Lake
Mojave
Keeler
Mina
S. P
the Times
Salt Lake City
Benton
Mono Lake
Aurora
Smith Valley
West Walker
Pine Grove mine activity eyes new capital move in Yerington area
Dan Edwards of the Drummond lease seeks a team to haul ore from the Pine Grove old Wheeler mine. About 75 tons of ore have been mined in three weeks at roughly $60 per ton with profit expected on immediate processing. Four men are employed. if results please owners, a larger crew may be hired. Rumors say Wilson mine owners seek San Francisco capital for a takeover, aided by a water draining tunnel nearing completion to tap a 1,500 foot shaft with 2,000 more feet to go. J C Mathews, farmer near town, runs 280 acres with 75 in alfalfa and 40 in wheat. J A McDermott reports Wabuska Mines machinery advancing and a full crew soon. George Stromider arrives from Manhattan. Pine Tree and local prospects described as favorable.
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Dan Edwards
Drummond
Pine Grove
Yerington
Edwards
Wilson
San Francisco
Dr. Hudgens
Questions for a Better Times and Local Growth
A reader asks how to improve the Times as a neasy daily and financial success. They urge investment in local property or mining stocks, promoting Yerington. The letter questions bridge opening timing, Main street width, the vile dump near Prospect roadhouse, and who will organize a high school petition and first signer. They also propose a schoolgirl list of merchants who do not advertise.
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Yerington
Walker River
Prospect
Times
Local Notes Highlight Mason Valley Life and Weather Rights
Miss Maud Hilbun returns from Reno preferring Yerington. W W Coleman travels to Winnemucca to testify on water rights in a suit. Thrailkill departs to Bovard for mining interests. Nathan Hyams from Aspen discusses Golconda mines as Nevada’s future. Mason Valley Water Association protests Pacific Live Stock over water rights. Post Office weighs Yerington mail time, favoring morning departure. Billy Stimson rides railroad for first time. Times editor accepts Wabuska baseball challenge as locals prep a team. The Wabuska Wallopers listed with players and captains.
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Maud Hilbun
Reno
Yerington
W. W. Coleman
Mason
Winnemucca
W. Thrailkill
Salt Lake
Southern Pacific Road
Bovard
Mason Valley
Mason Valley Water Association
Pacific Live Stock Company
Post Office Department
J. M. Feeny
Wabuska
Feeny
Times
Billy Stimson
Carson City
Stinson
5. P
the Times
Wabuska Baseball Nine
Joe Holland
Wabuska Wallopers
J. Milliken
C. Holland
M. McGraw
A. Gilmsteadt
B. Doyle
J. A. Scott
C. A. Anderson
C. Chapin
B. Little
Walker Lake Gold Mining seeks water rights near Willow Canyon
On May 14 1908 Walker Lake Gold Mining and Milling Co of Reno Washoe County Nev filed for permission to appropriate public waters. The plan involves Willow Canyon dam with a 2 cfs flow piped to use sites for domestic and power needs and water returned to the stream.
Nevada filing seeks water rights from Dead Man's Share
Application No. 967 by Mining & Milling Co of Reno Washoe seeks permission to appropriate 100 cfs from Dead Man's Share above Atam Canyon and divert via dam and pipes for domestic use. water to be returned to the stream. Last publication June 20 1908 signed Fran R Nichollas.
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Walker Lake Gold Mining & Milling Co
Reno
County of Washoe
State of Nevada
Nevada
State of
Atam Canyon
Fran R. Nichollas
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J. C. Mathews
L.C. Clark
Discovery
Placer Fields
British Columbia
Mr. Clark
San
J. A. McDermott
Wabuska Mines Company
George Stromider
I. A. Strosnider
Manhattan
Samp
Valley Meat
Main Street
Yerington, Nev
Co. R. Archer
Pioneer Bakery
Logal News
State
Walker Lake Gold Mining and Milling Co
Willow Canyon
Walker Lake
Frank R. Nicholas
Times Office
Bueckram Wil
Mororso
Sol
Horace J. Stevens
The
Upper Main Street
Verington
W. Baird
Oxfords
Cluett-Peabody
Arends & Hanson
South Main St
Pioneer Livery Stables
Lower Main Street
John Snyder
Littell & Davidson
Bnndarim «& Son Main
Hotel
C. F. Holland
Yerington Annex
Chotcest
Cigara
Blanchard Decorating Co
Western Nevada Marble and Granite Company
Mars Lis
Ikon Wending
Tomentones
KOK Nesru
Jay Keystone Ave
Keno
Nev
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