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Newspaper
Yerington Times
Location
Yerington, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1908
Page
1
Last Tuesday Vic Bernard, Chas Gallagher and Ira Wagoner hunted when the gun’s fringe pin broke and fragments struck Bernard on the nose. Four bone fragments had to be removed and several stitches given. Wagoner returned to the scene and found the duck Bernard had killed with the shot.
Yerington baseball prepares to play Reno with confidence. The lineup announced includes Jennette catching Johnson pitching Bonds at first Barnett at second Brown at third A West at short McLeod in left Bolden center and G West in right field.
Charles A. McLeod announces due to outside business duties he cannot run for Assembly as a Democrat. He states his withdrawal and endorses E. J. Ross to carry the campaign forward.
Madame Condy offers palmistry and clairvoyant readings at the tent photo gallery. She provides advice on all matters, teaches palimistry, and conducts palm reader entertainments in Cali.
Notice warns that hunting is not allowed on the Nagle ranch property in Mason Townatri County and that offenders will be prosecuted. Owner: Mason Townatri Co.
A brief photo gallery showcases cabinet portraits stamp images post carl photos and views taken opposite the Pioneer livery stable.
We thank our many friends for their kindness during our recent bereavement. M. E. Sanders and family express gratitude for support and sympathy shown.
The Yerington schools began the fall term Monday with 86 percent attendance, the highest in city history, under Principal Howard. Teachers include Miss Brake in the intermediate grades and Mrs. Davis in the primary department, with ninth grade preparations announced and a long enrolled pupil list across first through ninth grades.
A newly organized Commercial Club will meet at the Leavitt funding club headquarters on Tuesday evening September 22 to adopt by laws. The charter membership surpasses one hundred, signaling strong local booster spirit. Congratulations have come from Goldfield Reno and Tonopah, reflecting statewide interest. You can get Howie Steam Beer at the Bank Saloon.
Reno hosts Yerington figures for the state fair week with Sena tor Barney Reymers seeking a Reno baseball post and Nick Hironymous winning a blue ribbon. Local politics, water rights battles, railroad plans, and a Yerington smelter project fuel chatter as Senator Newlands plans a Reno visit.
Republicans in Lyon County held their first primary in years to choose delegates to a county convention, with 72 ballots cast in Yerington for 20 delegates. Voters expressed interest and some ballot dissatisfaction as they await Monday's convention, marking a shift toward party organization. District Attorney Miller traveled from the county seat to observe progress.
Local society notes mention registrations, evangelist promos, millinery openings, and visits by residents from Reno to Auburn. Mentions drills of threshing, teachers, and water franchise vote. Various letters describe mining interests, trips to Rawhide, and per diem community happenings with mentions of schools, meetings, and hunts.
Next Monday marks the Yerington special election on granting H W Esden a water franchise to supply the city. A rival proposition by P W Fairbanks offers lower rates and municipal ownership, with the city able to take over the system by issuing bonds. Voters are urged to consider the broader, cheaper option over the Esden plan as pipe work arrives from San Francisco and reorganization details are finalized. Polling places: First Ward Craig building with inspectors Johnstone Waldo Heinleben. Second Ward Apsey building with inspectors Hanson Sweat McAllister.
Reports from Buckskin describe active mining with Kennedy Consolidated and Albany Copper Co starting development and shifts, ore values around sixty dollars per ton, new oil sands near town, and a strong oil overall outlook. Labor Day events featured a speech by W. H. Burton, ice cream, cake, and a large dance at the hotel.
The Yerington Juniors baseball team defeated the Scrubs in a Sunday game with a decisive score. The official score was recorded as a clear win for the Juniors, reflecting stronger offense and defense throughout the contest.
For sale a dozen horses with harness and a freight wagon. Available as a group or separately. Contact Lurety and Davinson for details.
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