Local Interest Notes From Yerington and Nearby Areas
Reports from Yerington indicate good general business conditions with satisfactory trade across lines. Local and visiting residents frequent Reno and surrounding towns. this week’s items include shipments of Mason Valley honey, store openings, personal visits, and upcoming events such as the Nevada Federation of Women’s Clubs convention in Minden.
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Yerington
Reno
C. G. Altman
Reno Gazette
Peter Thompson
Gardnerville
Susanville
Nevada Federation of Women’s Clubs
Minden School House
Nevada Honey Company
San Francisco
Mason Valery
West Hardware Company
Three Top Notchers in Big Sporting Wins
The Cleveland Americans defeated the Brooklyn Nationals to win the world series championship in five games by 3 to 0. Man of War, the celebrated American three year old, won the international mile and a quarter in Canada in 2 03 finishing eight lengths ahead of Sir Barton. George Carpentier knocked out Levinsky in the fourth round at Jersey City.
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Cleveland
Brooklyn
Law in Mason: Sikora Arrested on Peace Bond Request
In Mason Jake Sikora was arrested yesterday on a complaint by J E Duran who sought bonds to keep the peace. Witnesses testified to hearing shots but no threats. Sikora claimed he fired at a weasel and did not threaten anyone. Judge Barlow took the case under advisement with Ruth Vardy as court reporter and H Pilkington for the defense.
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Jake Sikora
Mason
J. E. Duran
Sikora
Rawhide Jail Becomes Assay Office In Town
Rawhide converts its jail into a business site with two assayers installing furnaces in the jail corridor and conducting assaying for the camp. Capt. Alexander Proskey notes no jail sentences since prohibition began, while Crabtree brothers gain permission to operate in the jail. Public opinion splits on saloon presence, miners both thirsty and solvent disagreeing on Rawhide’s condition.
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Rawhide
Alexander $. Proskey
Crabtree Brothers
Proskey
Gazette
D Alerias Reconciled After Reno Arrival
Mrs Armand d Aleria formerly Kate J Nion widow of U S senator George Nixon of Nevada arrived in Reno with her husband Armand d Aleria last week. They said marital differences are settled and she will dismiss divorce action in Los Angeles court soon. They plan to travel to San Francisco then back to Los Angeles. His career as an organist in a Los Angeles theater followed his Reno engagement.
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Armand d’Aleria
Kate J. Nion
United States
George Nixon
Nevada
I Rene
Los Angele
Sy Ving
d'Aleria
Los Angeles
d’Aleria
San Francisco
d’Mieria
Reno
Ireland's Plight Invites Anti Irish Atrocities Inquiry
The New York Nation invites Miss Anne Martin to join a non partisan committee of American citizens to investigate alleged British planned atrocities in Ireland. The action aims to curb anti British sentiment that could threaten war between the United States and Great Britain and endanger world peace. Prominent figures including U S Senators Johnson and Phelan and Walsh of Massachusetts Parley Parker Christensen are invited to serve, with Miss Jane Addams and William Allen White among supporters.
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New York
Anne Martin
Ireland
United States
U. S
Johnson and Phelan
California
Walsh
Massachusetts
Nevada poems compiled for federation symposium in Minden
The Nevada Federation of Women's Clubs gathers Nevada poems past and present for a blank verse symposium. Edited by Sybil Howe with Eva Weir, the manuscript will be read at the third district meeting in Minden October 14 16. Local singers will perform choruses and solos by Nevadan composers and readers, with Mrs West organizing to have each poet read her own work.
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Nevada Federation of Women's Clubs
George ¥. West
Yerington
Eva Weir
Reno
Nevada Federation of Women’s Clubs
Minden
Bertha Cardinal
Claude ‘Dukes
George Friedhoff
Council Considers Gambling Question in Yerington
City council a week after Chief Kelly refused to grant licenses reviews the gambling issue at a meeting led by Acting Mayor Archer. No action taken yet. may call a special session within 7 to 10 days after gathering interested parties. The council backs the police chief pending potential re openings if licensed games proceed under strict ordinance compliance.
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Frank Rosaschi
Silver Palace
Yerington
Rosaschi
Kelly
Isue
Archer
Ielder
State Senator Candidacy of George W. Friedhoff
The card announces George W. Friedhoff as a candidate for State Senator. Friedhoff has prior experience in the legislature, is a large Mason Valley property owner, and enjoys many friends in the county. The contest is described as promising and interesting.
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Yerington Ued
George W. Friedhoff
Friedhoff
Carson
Mason Valley
Mason notes on local travels and visits
Mrs Carroll and Mrs Nelson Mathews leave Wednesday for Reno for a few days visit. Dr and Mrs Edwards and Billy return on Thursday for a six weeks coast vacation. Mr Shelley of Wabuska held a church service Sunday evening. Mr Summerhayes superintendent of Bluestone mine and Mrs Summerhayes return to Mason last week. S A Talboo P H Cook Ir Dickson and families Irene Kidd and Mr and Mrs Dave Gurr went to Pine Grove Sunday pine nutting. Mrs Walt Williams and family left Friday for Como to visit Mrs Williams mother Mrs McCune UU. A Berkman spending a few days in Reto.
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Carroll
Nelson Matthews
Reno
Edwards
Billy
Shelley
Wabuska
Summerhayes
Bluestone
Mason
S. A. Talboe
P. H. Cook
Ir. Dickson
Irene Kidd
Dave
Midway Oil Looks Good in Vermeton Texas Prospect
The Board of Directors of Mid way Oil Co plan to begin drilling with an 80 foot standard rig. Vermeton residents and Lyon county organizers back the Texas property near a producing district. George Ambrose and George Parker of Wabushka are among local investors in the venture.
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Midway Oil Co
Vermeton
Lyon County
Texas
George Ambrose
George Parker
Wabuska
Indian Mother Seeks County Pension as Widows List Shrinks
An Indian mother appeared before the board of county commissioners seeking pension eligibility similar to widows. The Elke Free Press reports the pension list has been reduced since last spring, and the applicant claimed widow status with two papooses, while the board aimed to deny her request despite her apparent ability to support multiple children.
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Board of County Commissioners
Elke Free Press
Tribute to Clara Aubuchon of Missouri and California ties
Clara Aubuchon born 1852 in St Louis Missouri former Mrs Redo. Survived by six of eight children Mary Crowder Alturas Julia Hilton Yerington Will Redo Watsonville Rose Weston Portland Anna Krause San Jose Lucille Overy Kansas City. Also 14 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Later married Aubuchon of Florisant Missouri. Numerous relatives mourn. Poem wishes sleep and God's love.
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Clara Aubuchon
St. Lois Mo
Redo
Mary Crowder
Alturas
Cal
Julia Hilton
Yerington
Will Redo
Watsonville
Rose Weston
Portland
Ore
Anna Krause
San Jose
Lucille Overy
Kansas City
Aubuchon
Auebuchon
Floriant
Missouri
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