The Burning of Rawhide in Nevada Town Fire
A catastrophic blaze in Rawhide destroyed nine blocks in about fifty five minutes. Firefighters faced explosive flames as the Ross hotel burned and looters were jailed. The fire started in the Banfield drug store cellar at 9 20 and caused an estimated one million dollars in losses.
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Tonopah
Bonanza
Rawhide
Ross Hotel
W. S. Dawson
Nevada
Ray Baker
Nevada Club
Rawhide Avenue
Moss Corner
Tex Rickard
A. Friedman
Fallon
Banfield Drug Store
Banfield
Hames
Gas Finds Reported by Prospectors in Smith Valley Region
Prospectors R A Walker and Joe Brassard report gas from Smith Valley near Morningstar. They secured gas from a spring, tested at Knierima's store with a burning bottle, showing a steady flame. Further drilling plans and a large outfit are reportedly en route for proper exploration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
R. A. Walker
Joe Brassard
Smith Valley
Morningstar
Knierima's
Warning to Trespassers by Con FRED BERTRAND
Notice serving warning that the undersigned will prosecute all persons found hunting or shooting on his property or any property under his control. Indicates legal action under applicable law and states authority of FRED BERTRAND.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Bertrand
Republican Lyon county convention and primary call 1908
Notice from the Nevada Republican State Central Committee appoints G B Leavitt as temporary chair and J A Guttery as temporary secretary for Lyon county. It sets a precinct primary on September 16 1908 and a county convention in Yerington September 21 1908 to nominate a full county ticket.
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Nevada
Reno
Republican State Central Committee of
Lyon County
Harry J. Humphreys
Republican State Central Committee
G. B. Leavitt
Yerington
J. A. Gut
Harry J. Hompnenys
Republii
Wrtter
Mason Vatley
Dayton
Ramsey Smith Valley
Bummer
Mound Hose
Ee Churchill
Formingetar
Buckskin
Mail route change improves service to Wabuska
The mail from Yerington now departs at noon rather than evening and reaches Wabuska in time for the 4 40 p m train the same day. Postmasters Littell and Feeney are thanked for their successful efforts in securing the change.
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Yerington
Wabuska
North
Verington
Mall Lve
Littell and
Feeney
Book Club Meeting Notice for September 12
All members are urged to attend the next regular Book Club meeting at the home of Mrs. C D McDonald on Saturday September 12 at 2 30 p m. Members must attend or notify the president or secretary if they wish to renew membership as roll call for next year will be determined. DuLLA W Hart President Maay F Strexney Secretary
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Book Club
C.D. McDonald
Dulla W. Hart
Maay F. Strexney
Editor to resign duties until after November election
A. B. Guay states that after being elected Secretary of the Democratic State Central Committee he must remain at party headquarters until after the ticket is chosen on November 3. He will retire as editor of the Times until the week of November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic State Central Committee
the Times
Oeton
Conference Appointments Set After Five Day Methodist Meeting
A five day conference of Methodists closes August 30 with reform service. Addresses were given by Rev. Van Deventer, Rev. Hornaday and Judges Mack and Leeds. Morning sermons led by Rev. Warren. Rev. Burwell credited for arranging the most successful convention in Methodist history. Appointments of pastors list many towns and names, including Reno, Las Vegas, Carson City, Fallon, Gardnerville, Goldfield, Winnemucca, Yerington, Tonopah, Truckee, and more, with several offices to be supplied. Conference evangelists are named, and reports to their conferences include H. E. Agpins and others.
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van Deventer
Hornaday
Mack
Leeds
Warren
Burwell
Reno
George C. King
Austin
Battle Mountain
J. J. Danks
Big Pine
J. W. Bain
E. W. van Deventer
Carson City
W. H. D. Hornaday
Ely
J. R. Barr. Fallon
Hazen
J. F. Price
Gardnerville
F. E. Ball
Goldfield
C. L. Halterman
Greenville
H. A. Carlin
Independence
A. C. Whippo
R. G. Pike
Janesville
F. M. Hayes
Standish
W. A. Pratt
Las Vegas
W. C. Stone
Loyalton
Mark White
Paradise
Quincy
P. H. Willis
Rawhide
J. Rule
L. M. Burwell
N. J. Chrysler
Sparks
W. J. Carter
Susanville
W. Ll. Dexter
Tonopah
Truckee
Wellington
H. K. Simmons
Winnemuncca
J. M. Wilson
Yerington
G. W. Beatty
J. Ll. Potter
Som
L. L. Tower
H. E. Agpins
Don ©. Cosgrove
N. M. Parjae
Joseph Johns
W. P. Rankin
Course of Study Outlined by Nevada State Board
The Nevada State Board of Education adopts a comprehensive course of study for public schools. An outline covers Primary to Eighth Grade and High School units, detailing subjects and graduation requirements. The text notes space limits prevent full publication and hints at unit definitions and distribution of coursework.
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State Board of Education
Nevada
WIG School
Court Walker River No 8927 AOF notices meeting date
Members of Court Walker River No 8927 A O F are reminded of the next regular meeting on November 17. Financial secretary G L Amuros states money on hand and attendance is requested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walker River
Mineness
G. L. Amuros
Democrat leader A. B. Gray visits Reno this week
A. B. Gray was in Reno this week attending duties as secretary of the Democratic State Central Committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. Gray
Reno
Democratic State Central Committee
List of Bills Allowed by Lyon County Board of Commissioners
A list of bills approved at an Lyon County Nevada Board of Commissioners meeting. Items include salaries for county officials, courthouse maintenance, indigent care, road work, supplies, printing, and various services. Names of officials and vendors appear alongside amounts and purposes.
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Board of County Commissioners of
Lyon Countty
Nevada
Martin
CC Turner
Randall
TC Turner
JW Handy
DE Randall
Yerington
Melarkey
Jallagher
Todhgepian Kinsell Schooley
George Pulstone
Artiubesia Hospital
Ugton Times
Big ore shipment from Pittsburg mine signals strong returns
County Commissioner C Turner reports a 34 ton ore shipment from the Pittsburg mine at Masonic valued over $1000 per ton. Turner says the mine holds abundant ore and with good management the country can yield splendid values, proving the mine’s potential.
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C. Turner
Pittsburg
Masonic
Usona Circle Meeting Noted for Wednesday Evening
All members of Usona circle mo 285 W O W are requested to attend the regular meeting on Wednesday evening September 16 without fail. Mas B McCulla Guardian Neighbor Jumraie J Marqueee Clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Usona Circle Mo
Uil
Mas B. McCulla
Jumraie J
Marqueee
Patent Application Notice for Excelsior Fraction Lode
Notice of a United States Patent application by Mason Valley Extension Mining Company for the Excelsior Fraction Lode in Marrson Mining District in Lyon County Nevada. Includes detailed plat survey references and boundary bearings, with claim area around 1448.35 acres and 133015 linear feet of surveyed ground.
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Mason Valley Extension Mining Company
Ant. Guthell
Yerington
Nevada
United States
Elsima
Mrson
Diariet
Tyon County
Hevada
Consletag
North Habelstor
Imoning
Cor
Ain
Sor
Fay
Miu
Tnt
Andarr
Feria Es
Abd Seleding
Louis J. Con
Register
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L. & L. Bar Club Rooms
Upper Main Street
Horseshoers
Lower Main Street
TIMES
Sporting Goods
Dotton Stores
F.M. Burner
Economic Drug Company
Owl Saison Morris & Gangnon
Fox
G. B Leagrrt
Ja, Gurreay
A. B. Guay
Lele Stevenson
C. Percy
Ao HL Sanford
Pietro
Toad
Geo
Johnstone
W Finns
Koy Houham
Adam Schocht
Cardelli
CC Braun
Benson
D Roberts
H. Laughton
Dert Perkins
Mulia
Tone Reading & Co
Famebert Waller
K Cooper
Mackamthing
Hse
Anweiner
Aberift
Ater Pulter
Atos Fou
CC Perry
Ultiva Bowaiy
Hannon
Justice of the
P Peace
Justice of the Peace
Jrme
Anron
Chantiet
Fred Johnson
Taal Davidson
Veriag
Davia
Wagner
Court House
W. Melark RY
Vanty
Board of County Commissioners
Warington, Bavata
Hoyt & Company
Political
Annourk
Thos, P. Mack
Tapene
K Jevedn
U B. Eenaiar
Neat General
United States Land Office
Carton City
Em, Rosh, Cintmants Seca Ed
Eter 8
Etitione Antennae
Smith
Syekroon
K. Hl. Whitacre
J. M. Feeny
New
Yerington Readquarters
Ren
Milisich
Rene
Stage and Auto Co
Stages
Antos
Ane
Wabtuska
Yeriagtad
Mosen
Valley Chartered
Cire A i
Yerington, Nev
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