Sheriff Posse Encircles Suspect After Ranch Attack
A posse led by C M Way combs Churchill County near Fallon as Joseph Crammer aged 19 yields after an attack on Mrs Ed Morgan wife of a prominent rancher. Governor Boyle posts a one thousand dollar reward for arrest and conviction. Crammer, recently employed by the Morgan ranch, is believed insane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. M. Way
Fallon
Ed, Morgan
Churchill County
Sheriff Way
Jack Dalton
Indian Police
Hazeh
Reno Gazette
Boyle
Way. Fallon
Ex-Service Men Urged to Apply for Victory Medals
The United States Government schedules November 1 as the medal distribution day. Lyon County post designates Ralph W. Beaman deputy county clerk to approve applications for all ex service men. Bring discharge papers to Beaman promptly to ensure medals reach by November 11. Memorial exercises planned as medals are distributed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United
J. W. Gallagher
Court Finalizes Scheel Estate and Attorney Fees
In district court Judge Hart ordered final distribution of the Scheel estate after a five year case. E. B. Hull was allowed 12500 for legal services, Mrs Rich received 6950 as administratrix, an heir named Eh inherits one twelfth of about 85000, alien heirs' lawyers get ten percent, no inheritance tax assessed. R. L. Warner, charged with theft, was sentenced two to fourteen years. his wife and four children attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sesson
District Court
Hart
Scheel
E. EB
Hull
Rich
Lowy & Lowy
Shire
R. L. Warner
Como
Warner
Black eye and broken hand after Rink Hall brawl
At a Friday night dance in Rink Hall two youths clashed over a bump. A fight followed in the street resulting in a black ear, a broken hand, and two sore heads the next day. The report asks where the youths obtained the liquor noted as white hikker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rink Hall
Twice Married Couple Ties Knot at County Clerk Office
Joseph Donatelli and Elizabeth Wardrobe, reportedly already married in San Francisco two weeks earlier, were wed in the County Clerk’s office on Tuesday of last week with Judge Blanchard officiating. Witnesses were Clark J. Guild and J. A. McCarthy. The bride is the eldest daughter of Mrs. John Cummings of Yerington, and the groom is a rancher from the valley. The couple plans to reside on a ranch near Yerington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph ‘Donatelli
Elizabeth Wardrobe
John Cummings
Yerington
Office Hours of School Principal in Yerington District
The Yerington School District No 9 board announces daily principal office hours from 4 to 4 30 at the grammar school for parent consultations on their children. They seek cooperation to raise standards and request written signed complaints to be presented to the principal for due consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
School Board
Yerington School District No
Yerington School
Pleasant Surprise Party for Mrs. Christiansen
The Pythian Sisters held a surprise party for Mrs. Martin Christiansen a new bride. After the lodge session guests gathered at her residence for music light refreshments and a hand painted plate gift. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Christiansen Mr. and Mrs. Phipps Mr. Freeman and several others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Christiansen
Christainson
Phipps
W. J. Freeman
Mesdames Beauport
Fowler, Guild,Oakey
Waggoner
J. C. Snyder
Warren
Elmer
Hansen
Rawson
Powers
West
Kingsley and
Churchyard
Como Mines Shuts Down Amid Silver Rush Decline
Scarcity of miners and high mine supply costs halt Como Consolidated mine operations until spring. Manager Gurney Gordon says continuing would deplete resources under current conditions. The mill produced about 15 000 dollars monthly in silver and gold bullion while development continued. Miners have left for other camps. bulkheads will be built to hold back water, and mill cleanup will pause with a small force kept. The mine, 12 miles from Comstock, still holds a promising future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Como
Gurney Gordon
Comstock
Damage suit filed over fatal accident at power plant
Judge Langan presides over a $20,000 damage suit brought by Mrs. Dora Rickey of Minden against Charles Rickey’s estate. The plaintiff seeks compensation after Rickey was killed over a year ago when a steel fishing rod he carried touched a high tension wire at the defendant’s plant. Ranchers begin potato harvest as prices rise to about 45 dollars per ton.
Yerington High School Plans Two Year Commercial Program
Miss Ella M. Swanson leads Lyon County High School in expanding the commercial department to allow a two year course within the four year program. Advanced typing aims for 60 to 70 wpm, beginners around 40. Shorthand basics and dictation are taught, with a large Palmer method penmanship class earning certificates. Dramatic plans include a spring declamatory contest and a school play before Christmas, with biweekly extra activities.
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Ella M. Swanson
Lyon County High School
Ant
Francine Dardis
Yerington High School
H. S
Bootleggers Arrested in Mason Valley Raid
Colombo Menansini and V Santini were seized by Edison Sheen Brown and Nash, federal officers, during searches of over a dozen Mason Valley ranches for Volstead Act violators. They appeared before Commissioner Judson Smith, released on bond of 100 dollars each. Trial postponed until U S officials arrive to prosecute. Thirty gallons of brandy seized and sealed in city jail.
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Colombo Menansini
V. Santini
Edison
Sheen
Brown and Nash
Mason Valley
Judson Smith
U. S
Waggoner Seeks District Attorney Post in Yerington
The Yerington Times prints the regular notice announcing Democrat R. J. Waggoner as candidate for District Attorney. He addresses critics of his irrigation stance, states his past and present positions, and is described as a learned, experienced attorney qualified for the office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yerington Times
R. J. Waggoner
Paroled 14-Year-Old Arrested in Yerington Robbery
Otto Perazzo, a 14 year old convicted of burglaries and placed on probation, was arrested by Chief Kelly for last night’s store robbery in Yerington Indian village. He had a store item on him. likely to be sent to Elko reform school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto Perazzo
Kelly
Yerington
Elko Reform School
Independent Senate plea against profiteers by a female candidate
A speaker argues that independent C. Oddie or Henderson cannot fight big business in the Senate. She asserts as an independent she would expose and block pro‑profit bills, risking party discipline to protect producers and consumers and urge voters to back the independent over party‑bound candidates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
U. S. Senate
Henderson
Oddie
Lady Astor
England
Mr. Henderson
Local notes from Yerington and Reno area visitations
A compilation of brief items: Hughie McNiel returns from San Francisco. Mrs. Lawson travels to Reno to aid her gravely ill daughter in law Mrs. Lothrop. ex servicemen from March 1919 must reinstate war risk insurance by September's end or undergo a medical exam later. Local residents KF Baker Mina and Mrs Hackero visit Yerington. Dodge Brothers' agent Nugent told no price cuts. Olean N.W. A. Koontz visits daughter. Geo Willis family plan ten day stay. Rossie Brown sustains minor injury while playing at Yerington Metaitile Co site. two stitches. Legal figures Kunz Mashburn Patrick Charte attend district court in Reno and Carson. Alf Chart’s son Mr Wharty noted. Lowey Lowey San Francisco attorneys represent foreign heirs of Scheel estate. Johnston Powers US Navy man in Yerington visiting relatives. Jack Sweat returns from California trip. E R Morton Flour City Woolen Mills rep to Wellington for merchant interviews. M B Sabella returns from Bridgeport Sweetwater Gardnerville and Minden trips.
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KF. Baker
Mina
Hackero
Chafey
Yerington
Dodge Brothers Motor Car Co
Jas. I Nugent
District Court
John, Kunz Andony Mashburn
Reno
B. T. Patrick
John Charte
Carson
Mr. Wharty
Alf Charts
Lowey
San Francisco
Fortegn
Scheel
Johnston Powers
US & Navy
Yelington
Jack Sweat
California
E.R. Morton
Flour City Woolen Mills
Wellington
M. B. Sabella
Bridgeport
Sweetwater
Gardnerville
Minden
Notes From Mason 2 Visit and Local Social News
J Conway of Reno visited with his daughter Mrs. Andy Sturgeon on Thursday. Roy Kidder and J A Owens fished Sunday at Margart's ranch and caught the limit. The Ladies Aid held their first silver tea after vacation with Mrs. S A Talboe and Mrs. T Lever as hostesses. Deli cious refreshments were served. Mr. and Mrs. C Shurtz and family moved to Yer ington, Mrs. Shurtz well known for social and educational work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mason 2
J. Conway
Reno
Andy Sturgeon
Roy Kidder
J. A. Owens
Margart
Aid
S. A. Talboe
T. Lever
County Committee How Selected and Political Debate
A signed reply to editorials on county platform and the selection process. R L Waggoner defends the primary system, storage policy support, and public service ethos. Note includes reference to Dr Brown and Dr Leavitt announcing Mrs E O Franklin’s recent tonsil operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. O. Franklin
Dr. Brown
Leavitt
Splendid Showing in Broken Hills Ore Vein Extracts Rich Silver
Broken Hills Silver Corporation reports new Belmont incline development near the Broken Hills shaft. sampling by Arthur P. Thompson shows high grade ore with assays up to 401.78 a ton and an average of 72.39 a ton across four feet, promising a larger silver producer as drifts extend toward the Belmont shaft and cross veins.
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Bonafiza
Leadville
Colorado
Tonopah
Nevada
Belmont
Draken Hills Silver Corporation
Arthur P. Thompson
Hanging Wall
Thompson
Helmont
Broken Hills
Broken Hills Silver Corporation
Bananna
Sime
New Fidelity
Broken Ills
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Sheriff's Posse
Yerington I
Hughie McNiel
Mason Valley News
Times
James J. Kelly
George Friedhoff
J. A. McCarthy
Fie
Peter Henrichs
R. L. Waggoner
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