Verington Times Letter Attacks Republican Circular Claims
Reno observer Harry J. Humphreys, chairman of Nevada GOP, denounces a Democratic circular as a vile falsehood and accuses the Democratic State Central Committee of backing smear sheets against Republican nominees. He alleges the Somers telegram proves Democratic responsibility and criticizes circulars circulating in Washoe County.
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Reno
Nevada
Verington Times
Verington
Harry J. Humphreys
Republican State Central Committee
Peter J. Somers
Democratic State Central Committee
Wahigan
Newlands
Flaniwan
Republican Party
Washoe County
Hark, Fitzgerald
Dodge
Sullivan
Assembly
George Hark
Fitzgerald
Somers
Democratic Party
Senator Newlands
Pioneer Milton Bovard Dies In Yerington After Long Career
Milton Bovard a leading Yerington resident died at his home on October 28 1908. Born in London Canada October 10 1831 he mined and traded along the Mokelumne River and named Camanche Camp Later he settled in Iowa California and Nevada engaging in farming threshing and storekeeping Surviving children include Addie Benson Chas George M and Frank with grandchildren Albert Frances Bovard Iva and Frank Hanson The obituary notes his hospitality public spirit and role in developing Verington and Mason Valley with poetic tributes and reflections on his life
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Milton Bovard
Yerington
London
Canada
Plains
Catiertia
Mokelumne River
Calaveras County
Camanche Camp
Clinton County
Iowa
Mise Mary Jane Waldorf
Adalade Bovard
Eliza Bovard
Charles Bovard
Oni
California
Sacrasimento Valley
Itt Tarening
Billctt
San Joaquin County
Acampo
Acific
Elliott
Mason Valley
Addie Benson
Sutter Creek
Cal
Chas. Bovard
George M. Bovard
Frank Bovard
Fairbanks
Alanka
Albert
Mary
Matt Bovard
Verington
Miller and Lothrop clash for Lyon county district attorney
In Lyon county the District Attorney race pits Miller against Lothrop after four weeks of quiet campaigning. Miller is praised for honesty and notable litigation defense, including Fay Purgeson’s case, and his readiness to support assistants. The piece notes mining activity in Mountain View and Granite, election-ballot delays blamed on secretary of state certification, and endorses H B Maxson for irrigation leadership.
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Lyon County
Democratic Rally at Owl Hall With Bartine Speaking
The Democrats organize a rally at Owl Hall tonight with Hon. H Bartine set as the featured speaker. The event aims to energize local supporters and promote the party slate.
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Owl Hall
Hon. H. , Bartine
Melarkey for Clerk Letter Praises Public Service
A letter to the editor urges support for Melarkey in the clerk race. The writer praises his faithful service, fairness, and independence, noting broad trust and unindicted conduct while stating personal voting for him despite party differences.
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Melarkey
Fabri Masini Married In Lamari Italy
Louis Fabri of Yerington and Miss Germa Masini wed in Lamari Italy after his visit to claim his youth’s sweetheart as wife. The couple are welcomed in Yerington, where Mr Fabri is a respected businessman and Mrs Fabri is described as handsome and accomplished. The Times wishes them a happy and prosperous life.
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Lamari
Italy
Louis Fabri
Germa Masini
Fabri
Yerington
NationaI Irrigation Association Began In Wichita 1898
Report from the National Irrigation Congress describes a small 1898 Wichita meeting leading to the National Irrigation Association. It traces the founders from California Colorido Kansas City Montana Nevada and the District of Columbia and notes the group’s influence in pushing irrigation legislation through Congress with Theodore Roosevelt’s guidance.
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Wichita
Kansas
Messrs
Muswell
California
Michaelson of
Colorido
Knight
Kansas City
O'Donnell
Montana
Maxson
Nevada
Mitchell and Newell
District of Columbia
National Irrigation Association
East
Escanranar
Congress
America
Theodore Roosevelt
Metibere
National Irrigation Congress
Obituary of Robert B Tilley Pioneer of California
Robert Battice Tilley born November 29 1829 in Washington County Kentucky died October 23 at 78. He joined the California gold rush era living in San Francisco Eldorado and Mason Valley Nevada where he raised four children and married Isa belle Davis in 1861. Funeral services were held October 25 at the Wilson home with Rev George W Beatty, and interment at Hem Tree cemetery attended by relatives including Mrs J R Young and Mrs George W Wilson, along with nine grandchildren.
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Robert Battice Tilley
Washington County
Kentucky
California
San Francisco
Eldorado
Calaveras County
Cal
Isabelle Davis
Pine Grove
Nevada
Mason Valley
George W. Wilson
George W. Beatty
The
Methodist Church
DeWitt Crowninshield
Mildred Whitman
W. F. Rawson
Frank Barnett
Hlm
J. R. Young
Los Angeles
Directors' Meeting at Yerington Commercial Club
The Yerington Commercial Club directors met on Wednesday evening to discuss fire protection with city officials backing a volunteer company. They consider city aid for equipment and orderly conduct, while investigating patron complaints. The High School committee praised progress and November 15 membership fees rise. election returns will be received next Tuesday at the club. Plus new fall and winter underwear and shawls at Smith's.
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Yerington
Somers Denounces Anonymous Circular in Nevada Race
In Reno and Verington Nevada on October 29 1908 Democratic State Central Committee leader Peter S Somers denounces an anonymous circular attacking Senator Francis G Newlands as a religious slander. The document accuses Republicans of mobilizing a statewide campaign to defeat Newlands and to force ridicule upon Catholic faith.
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Reno
Nev
Times
Yerington
Nevada
Finnigen
Republican Committee
Newlands
Democratic Committee
Verington
P. L. Flanigan
Republican State Central Committee
Democratic Party
P. J. Flanigan
Democratic State Central Committee
P. $. Somers
United States
Republicas
Catholic Church
Land
Francis G. Newlands
Republican Party of
United States Senate
Local News From Yerington And Nearby Areas
R P Matthews of Reno visited Yerington this week in support of Eilers Music. Election returns will be announced at the Yerington Commercial Club rooms. Mammoth bronze turkeys for sale by Rallens ranch. T J A Flaws, County Commissioner candidate, met Yerington voters. Charles Horstman of San Francisco toured Yerington representing Osbourne Binder. The phrase Maxson and… appears in a local ad or note. Ruth Dickason and her mother left for Colorado for two weeks. N W Willis traveled to Reno on democratic county committee business. Ladies Aid Society hosted a duck dinner at Mrs McNeeley. Women’s Book Club backed the County High School proposition. Women of Woodcraft held a grand ball and supper, praised for entertainment.
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R. P. Matthews
Reno
Yerington
Eilers Music Company
Yerington Commercial Club
Rallens Ranch
W. H. Bryox
Wabuska
New
T. J. A. Flaws
Charles Horstman
San Francisco
Maxson
Congress
Tims
Mra
D. H. Dickason
Tittle
Ruth
Colorado
Tuesay
N. W. Willis
Democratic County Central Committee
Ladies’ Aid Society
Hunting Prohibited on Miller and Lux Ranch
Notice bans all hunting on the Miller and Lux Ranch property. The directive cites the ranch owner Mitac and Lx as managing parties. No hunting permitted within the fenced boundaries, with enforcement to follow state wildlife regulations.
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Miller &Lux Ranch
Mitac & Lx
High School Proposal Dominates Lyon County Campaign
In a heated call to approve a county high school, the piece argues a local school will cut long term costs, keep youths at home, and provide better life chances compared to sending children away for education. It emphasizes tax fears but asserts overall savings and home stability. The author urges a yes on the upcoming vote Tuesday.
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Lyon County
Verington
Card of Thanks for Mrs Netherton and family
The family expresses gratitude to friends who aided during illness and bereavement for Elizabeth Netherton Margaret Rumsey B J Davis F W Williams. The Women’s Book Club hosts a Costume Carnival Friday November 13 at the rink with all invited in costume for a good cause.
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Elizabeth Netherton
Margaret Rumsey
B. Ji. Davis
F. W. Williams
Women's Book Club
Chass
Wood For Sale On Ranch In Grio ry
A ranch offers 30 cords of dry cottonwood for sale at 87 per cord. The listing notes the wood is dry and ready for delivery or pickup on site.
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Thelie Direct
Humphreys
Ir. Hemenaeyvs
Chatreae
Republican State Central Commy
Miller
Mountain View and
Granite
Messrs Miller
Lothrop
Fay Purgeson
Dayton
Lyon
Storey County
Mack and Green
Publica
Maura View
Tentel
Fmin
Nordyke
Osborne-Hiligua
Davidson-Lockwood
Bost Walker
Adamson-Bernard
H. B. Maxson
Masini
Smith's
Somers Claims
Feter U. Domers
Pater S. Somers
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