The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1876-02-12
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of the establishing Of a Touring mill at
this place has, We nrc glad 10 learn,
been definitely settled by the prompt
action of Messrs. Ainley and Boiler,
who have already agreed to have a first
class mill in Elko. complete in readi-
ness for this years crop, having signed
articles to th,t effect with other leading
merchants; they binding themselves by
the same articles to furnish a full supply
Of the best quality OF seed wheat for
sowing upon the ranches of all who
may desire to raise that cereal. The
mill building is to be about 80 Z 60 feet;
two stories iii hight, and to be supplied
with two run Of stone, the motive power
being steam. 1t is thought the site
will be near the upper bridge, and
sometime III june the work OF COLI
struction will commence. Further par-
ticulars will be given upon the final
consulnnation of this worthy enter
prise.
FRoM TuscARoRA.-A. Y. Lancaster,
who arrived from Tuscnrora Wednesday
evening with his big sleisEs, informs us
that the road is irst-rntc, and TINT he is
loading down with lumber for sluice-
boxes for use in the Spring. He Inns
also taken a contract from Supcrintcnd-
cnt Coffin, OF the Young America mine,
to haul the engine and inachiney from
the company's mill on the east side Of
the valley to the mine, which he will
have done upon his return homo. So
-sOon Az the work can be done, it is the
intention of Dir. Colin TO place the en-.
CINE in position upon the mino and
erect a hosting works. when. tho lower
workings Of the mino will be rid OF wa
ter and sinking resumed. The ore in
the bottom WIS Of splendid quality aud
work prosecuted in thnt direction is
beet calculated TO thoroughly prospect
the niue.
Bon. WHIIE.--Uncle Billy Rogers,
who is down from Sturr Valley. informs
us that quail are becoming quite plenti-
full i'll TINT vicinity. IIo has seen Ms
many IS u hundred at ono time. They
ure the progeny Of A lot turned loose in
the valley by NJ. =. Haynes a couple OF
three years ago, aud il evidence that
these birds thrive in this country quite
~ we'll al in moro favored localities. 4
lot WAS also turned out Oh South Fork
by the same party, and if sportsmen
continue to spare them u couple Of
years longer, there will be IN abund-
anco of them. Haynes has just received
from Corinne & lot Of prairie.clickcns
for shipment 10 Cursor, where they
will be turned loose with the view of
stocking thGt Eection with thege hand
some gamo birds.
The BALL.-The programme for the
Leap Year Ball will be found in our I'D
vcrtisins columns. Tho best music in
this vicinity (Bcrnard's String Band)
has volunteered to play, free Of charge,
on tho occasion. It is composed Of W.
v. Bernard and Levi Gheen, violinists,
.. Sanders, guitar or pinno, and An
Selo fcngo, the celebrated Italiun harp
performer. All are tirst.class musicians
and will do their level best this limo,
which is n sufficient guarantee. Mr..
Clark will also he up to Tho mark; in
fact everything will be number one.
CONDENSED. - Mcssrs. Russell &.
Bradley have disposed of their for
warding business to Mcssrs. Dobicr &
Co., who respectfully solicit the pat
ronnSc formerly accorded 70 that firm.
by strict attention mid entire devotion
to the commission and forwarding bust.
ness the present firm will be enabled 10
offer in~ducclncnt to shippers not here
toforo proffcrcd. Their commission
rates will bc reasonable, and every Of.
fort will DO mado to advance tho iu-
tcrcsts Of those who cntrust business to
their agency.
\ LIVE" Reporter ni the 1.-Two"
newspaper hns been interviewing Nate
'SDSb WV SOShutOIlLu IIOWlDnl Oh tit
G. 2. i. r., and Was subjected to the
"stuiTing process" by thut moHchaient
hero on wheels, 10 mn extent seldom
equaled, nnd never cxccedcd-without
bursting the hide. That ass-tuto re.
porter Ia n good one, and should his vol.
uable life he spared, he will instruct all
local papers how to report facts.
SEnASApE.-A musical purity way out
last night discourSing sweet melody by
tho pale moons beams, but found,
however heated their enthusiasm, tho
warmth engUndcrcd by tho orb OF night
insufficient TO compensate for tho pro.
longod absence Of tho Eth Of July. We
acknowledge receipt OF the harmonious
luxury, and appreciate tho scl f.abnega.
ton prncticed In producing II under
such adverse circumstances.
TnE following dispatch WIS received
Inst evening:
Tho Leopard Mining Company dc.
clnrcd n dividend Of rs conts payable
on the 10Th instant.
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