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The Goldfield news. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1904-1911, 1904-08-12
RICHEST IN THE WORLD
James A. Donovan Goes to Reno with
GLOWING Tale Of Camps Wealth.

James A. Donovan, until a short time
ago one Of Reno's best known residents,
returned last evening from his new home
at Goldfeld, says the Reno Journal. He
is here on a brief but important business
trip and will remain only a few days.
MI. Donovan now has one of the best
leases in the new bonanza camp. 1t is on
the Combination, INT of the few leases
on that rich property. 1t uns until
July 81, 1905. Mr.. Donovan is already
developing the property. With him is
associated George s. Nixon of Winnie
mucca, James Wicks and Edward
Clausan.
"You can't tell all the truth about
Goldfeld," said MI. Donovan last even
ing. '.Ihere is nothing too good that
can be said in its favor. It's the richest
camp on the face of the earth and its
merits have not yet become known
There is no doubt in my mind but what
Goldfeld is going to be a greater camp
than Virginia City in it's palmiest days.
This is not only my opinion, but the
opinion of men who were on the Com
stock.
II have been in Colorado's best mining
camps, but I can tr%uthfully say that
Goldfeld has them all beaten.
"As an illustration of what kind of
mines we have in Goldfeld: one year ago
n Ono.tonth interest IF tho Coordination
was sold for 81; seven months ago that
mine sold for $4,000 ard three months
later the new owners had taken out more
than enough money to pay for their prop
erty. Gold continues to pour from the
mine. This is Just an example.
One thing l wish to deny is the Sian
der published over the signature of a cor
respondent in the Journal last week. 1t
was in regard 10 the Bulls and Bears
property. Beyond owning a few shares
of stock in that company, l am in no
way connected with it, but I do know
that it is one Of the most promising prop
critics in the camp.
1.-The company has assays from its
properties which will go all the way from
CO cents to 81, 44O per ton. Not one share
of stock is for sale at any price.
superintendent r. j. Watson, for
merly OF Reno, now has a force of three
shifts at work. Mr.. Watson is a cunselv-
alive mining man. Yet he is authority
for the statement that Goldfeld will even
be a better camp than Dawson in its best
days"
The Goldfield news. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1904-1911, 1904-08-12
HONE FROM c0tDrIELD


Mr.. Charles f. Knox returned last
evening from Goldfeld and Tonopah,
having visited those mining camps for
the purpose of looking owe opportuni-
ties in the way of leases or interests, says
the Reno Journal. Mr.. Knox states
that he visited every mine and prospect
hole within a radius of five miles around
the different camps and that were he to
tell exactly the conditions he found ex-
listing the reporter would simply inquire
as to where he found the pipe. How
ever, this is what Mr.. Knox says:
Through the courtesy OF the lessees !
visited all the principal mines of Gold
field, notably the Jumbo, st. Ives,
Florence, Verna1 Extension, January,
1ttc., and were l to outline to you the
apparent wealth Of SOME OF these claims
1t would be almost beyond belief.
"Mr. Roy Richard OF the Richard &
company lease, scraped from the ledge
of their lease, about a handful of the
ledge. matter and after washing this
amount it was found hat it contained
from one to two dollars in gold. This,
of course, was from a particularly rich
portion of the vein, but the entire ledge
will average well into the hundreds Of
dollars per ton. On the No. IL Jumbo
lease, the Vermilyea & Bartlett claim,
they were placing most of the ore in oil
tans, owing to the immense values. 1t
was on this lease that q portion of the
ledge assayed 1921 900 to the ton.
"In most mining camps the proper
ton of those who strike the ore bodies is
very small generally compared to those
who fail, but In Goldfield, there are but
few of the ~ieasers that have not found
ore, and most OF them good ore on their
claims. Owing to the great values near
the surface and the short time for work
Ing under their leases; only the ore near
the surface is being taken out, but the
lodges are found to continue with depth
and to contain good values, some of
them remarkable. I found Steve Curry
drilling away in the bottom OF a shaft
as though each stroke would bring the
ledge and am glad to say that the pros
poets were very favorable for the early
realization of his hopes. Goldfield is
no doubt a permanent camp, and from
all present prospects will be another of
the worlds greatest gold producers.
81 have every confidence in Goldfield
and Tonopah and also believe that Dia-
mondfield will come to the fore in a
very short time for they have found a
ledge there carrying values around the
four hundred mark, with good prospects
of striking the ledge on other claims,
notably the Daisy. The opportunities
here, l believe, warrant anyone who is
Willing to work and endure a few dis
comforts, casting their lot in that II
try, and it is my present intention to
return there within the next few weeks"
The Goldfield news. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1904-1911, 1904-08-12

The Nevada hotel at Candelaria is for
sale at a bargain. The property consists
of a three-story hotel fully furnished and
in good condition; also, a barroom and
all fixtures, including a safe, billiard and
pool tables and everything pertaining
thereto. This is a desirable property for
removal to Goldfield or elsewhere. For
terms apply to JOHN NELSON,
Candelaua, Nevada.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-08-12
JAMAICA.

Mrs. Ryder is visiting in Peru this
week.
The base ball game Friday resulted
Bondvlle s, Jamaica Z.
Mrs Rice and Mrs. Fessenden have
gone to Brattleboro for visit.
Webster Haven of Springfield, Mass.
came home Tuesday for a visit.
Miss Ruth Mclean is spending a few
days with friends in Westfeld, Mass.
Mr.. and Mrs. Adam Whitney of Bos-
ton are staying with Mr.. and Mrs. Willis
Rev. Mr.. Goodhue will preach in the
Congregational church Sunday morning
Aug IA.
Mrs. James Stearns and children, who
were here several months, have returned
to Brooklyn.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lon Noble of westheld,
Mass, are visiting Mrs. Mobiles parents,
Mr.. and Mrs Daniel Sherwin.
Mrs. Edna Jacobs has gone to South
Hadley Falls, Mass, for a stay of sew
eral weeks with her grandson.
Miss Mabel Yearly, after a few weeks
vacation, has returned to the hotel, where
she will remain for the present.
Rev. Mr.. Elliot lectured in the Congre-
gatonal church Sunday night in the in
terests of the Vermont Bible society.
Mrs. b. c. Reed of Holyoke and Miss
Winnie Hanson OF ErNing, Mass, are be-
ing entertained at the hotel during their
vacation.
y union picnic will be held by the Sun
day schools on Wednesday, the nth, if
the day is fair. otherwise it will be post
poned until Friday.
G.. w. Goodnow of Westheld Mass,
spent Saturday and Sunday with his fam
lily who are here for the summer with
Mr.. and Mrs. j. A. MuzZy.
The members of the Bible class at the
Baptist Sunday school were very much
pleased to have the pastors wife for a
leader in the absence of their teacher on
Sunday
Andrew Woodbury. of Tampa, Fla, and
Miss Edna Davenport of Winchendon
Mass, have returned to Wnchendon af-
ter visiting Mr.. Woodburys sister, Mrs
L. b. Newman.
At the installation of Rev. F. H. Co
nant at the Baptist church in Windham
Wednesday the Baptist society of this
place was represented by Rev. Mr.. Bee
man and son, David Eddy and Mrs. l.. b
Newman.
The Baptist and Congregational Sun
day schools will hold a union picnic in
Sellers grove Wednesday, Aug II. Should
the weather be stormy Wednesday the
picnic will be held the following Fri
| day. Those intending to go should hand
their names at once to Harry Amsden
| Carroll Robinson or Fred Beeman, in order
that teams may be provided.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-08-12
WIlLIAMSVILLE.

County Clerk ]. II. Mortified and Mrs
Merrifeld returned last week from their
outing.
Rev. and Mrs. ]. c. Hazelton have re-
turned to their work. They occupy the
parsonage as usual.
Joseph Morse and Nellie and Florence
Dickinson of this village have Joined the
Newfane party which is spending the
week at Sunset lake.
Hon. Fred Elmer is spending this week
at his home in Cleveland. Ohio attend
ing the meeting of the oil company Of
which he is treasurer.
Mr.. and Mrs George Manchester en-
tertained Friday Mrs. Atwood and Mrs
Wilson of Brattleboro and Mrs. MINNIE
Thompson of Attleboro, Mass.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Pierce and three
children and Mr.. and Mrs. James Nc
Carly are enjoying a carriage drive to
North Sanbornton, N. H.. where they will
visit Mrs Pierce's parents, Mr. and Mrs
Philetus Convey.
A party from Dover picnicked at Sun
set lake Tuesday. The band played as
they passed through this village, and the
music was much enjoyed. 1t reflected
much credit on the band. and also on c.
II. Dickinson of Wallingford, Conn, who
selected most of the instruments.
1t is reported that the Vet Charter
house, which stands in the woods a mile
or more west OF us, is DelnB repaired ana
fitted for a family, who will board the
men who are taking the lumber from
large tract of land. The lumber has
been bought by Prof. Webster Merrifield
of Grand Forks, n. D.
The friends of Miss Mary Allen are
pleased to learn that she has so far re-
covered from her recent illness as to be
able to dispense with the services of her
nurse. Six weeks ago. while visiting her
sister in this town, Miss Allen suffered
severe attack of appendicitis. Three
weeks later, having recovered sufficiently
to be moved TO her home in East Dover,
Miss Allen suffered another attack. DIR.
Il. r. Lynch of Brattleboro was called in
consultation with DIR. Hefflon of Wards
boro, and on the same day operated up
on Miss Allen. He was assisted by DIR.
Hunter of West Brattleboro and by DR.
Hefilon. Upon examination a perforation
of nearly one-half an inch in length was
found in the intestine. Miss Aliens COM
dition was critical several days, and she
was cared for by two trained nurses.
Miss Duffy of Greenfield, who had
charge, and Miss Murphy, recently sur
gtcal nurse at the Brattleboro Retreat.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-08-12
DUMMERSTON HILL.

A large party from Williamsville and
Newfane came to the Miller and Richard
son cottages Tuesday for a stay of ten
days.
A party of GO persons from Dover, with
a brass band of IA pieces picnicked at the
lake Tuesday. A very enjoyable time is
reported.
Mr. Wilcox and family. who have been
at the Hildreth & Sargent cottage five
weeks returned Wednesday to their
home in Brattleboro.
The committee chosen last year to clean
the tabernacle was reelected at the June
meeting this year, and the members are
requested to meet at the tabernacle next
Wednesday, Aug. II, if the weather is
pleasant, to clean and get the house ready
for the meetings. If the weather is un-
favorable Wednesday, the committee will
meet the next pleasant day.
The annual grove meeting of the Dunn
merston Grove Meeting association will
be held at Sunset lake Aug. % to IS in
elusive, beginning Tuesday evening. The
principal speakers will be Rev and Mrs
Lewis Chafer, Rev. and Mrs. John Hub
bard of Mortified, Mass. Miss Helen
Jones, one of Nermont's state mission
aries, and Mrs. II. b. Sharpe of Boydton,
Va. a large attendance at this meeting
Is earnestly desired. Wednesday after
noon will be devoted to the subject of
temperance, under the auspices of the
Vermont w. c. Z. u. The exceptionally
fine singing of the Mortified workers will
form a great attraction. Thousands of
people at the great conventions just held
at Mortified were delighted and helped
by their gospel songs. We are trusting
for a meeting of power. Come with your
Bibles and with hearts prepared for the
Word.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-08-12
IN WINDHAM COUNTY
BROOKLlNE.

J.. w. Bush has been i'll again, but is
Improving now.
Miss Rawson of Newfane, who is with
Mrs. Lucy Whitaker, is seriously i'll.
Mrs. Grout and children of Arlington
and Miss Martha Austin of Easthampton,
Mass, are at A. A. Austin's.
1t is expected that Frank Il. Bush of
Denver, Colo, will come to Boston to the
national encampment of the Grand Army
and he has invited his brothers from
Brookline, Bellows Falls and Manchester,
N. H., to meet him there at NJ. II. Bushs
Mr.. Bush went to Colorado about 20 years
ago and has not been back to New
England since He thinks his limited
time will not permit him to come to YER
mont but we hope he may decide to come
to Brookline his old home.
During the severe electrical storm in
Springfield Mass, last week Monday af-
ternoon, the lightning struck the home of
Frank Rogers at Ill Green street The
bolt came in by the pantry window, went
through a partition and struck Mr.. Rog-
ers on the left arm. From his arm the
bolt went down his left side to the knee,
then across to the right leg, down to the
foot where there was an explosion like
a cannon cracker, which tore Mr. Rog-
ers's shoe to pieces, and burned his foot
badly. Mrs. Rogers was in the room and
received a shock from the lightning, but
was not seriously injured. She is an in
valid, having broken her ankle last spring,
and being unable to walk yet. Mr.. Rog-
ers is comfortable, and it is thought he
will recover unless blood poisoning sets
in. Mrs Rogers is a sister of Mrs l.. w.
Bush of this place and Thomas Crane of
Townshend.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-08-12
WHlTINGHAM.

Mrs. Bolton of Rowe is at George Tut
ties.
DR.. Bradley and son of North Adams
were in town last week.
About 100 young people held basket
picnic Saturday at John Gillette's.
Mrs. C. S. Chase is able to be about,
having been confined to her bed ten days.
Vesta Sawyer invited a few of her
young friends to birthday party last Fri
day.
Flora Pike returned last week from
Connecticut, and is at Mrs. L. H. Saw
yer's.
The Mountain Spring House is filed to
overlooking, and several rooms have been
engaged outside.
Mrs. Negus and daughter. Mary, who
have been at Mrs. Clara Sawyers re-
turned home Sunday,
Miss Grace Hannum, a trained nurse
from North Adams, who has been at c..
S. Chase's, returned home Wednesday.
C. S. Chase and son, Harrie, went to
Stamford last Tuesday. They were de-
tanned there several days by the sons ILL
ness.
Mr.. and Mrs. Torrey of North Adams,
who were on a carriage drive to Jack
sonville, called on friends in this village
Saturday afternoon.
r. C. Marsh was in town last week and
sold his village property to Mrs. Hill and
her daughter OF New York city, to be
used for a summer residence Mr.. Marsh
returned Tuesday to Amherst, but will
come back in about two weeks to dis
pose OF his personal property.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-08-12
WEST GuILEoRp.

Miss Clara Pike of Bridgeport, Conn.
is visiting at G. II. Shepardsons.
Mr.. and Mrs Albert Thomas OF Brat
tleboro are visiting at Mrs. Alice Rich
mond's.
Mrs. johnson and daughter of Boston,
who have been boarding at r. b. Thorn
ass, returned home this week.
Clarence Clisbee and family went this
week in their automobile to their home in
Boston, after spending three weeks with
Mrs. Alice Richmond.
Isaac Robb jr., has bought from Eu-
gene AlSley 100 acres of land, adjoining
the farm of the late Henry AlSley, and
will build a house this fall.
The men of the Baptist church will have
q box supper at the Westerly Wednesday
evening, Aug H. The men will furnish
the boxes. All are invited.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-08-12
GREEN RIVER.

Miss Mabel Hastings of Brookline is
visiting her sister, Mrs. Marion Goode-
nough.
Miss Bertha Fowler is in charge of the
store and post office during Mrs. Stoves
absence.
Mr.. and Mrs. Burton Burrows recently
spent several days with relatives in Mt.
Hermon.
H. w. Bracket of Wilmington is spend
ing a few days with his father, George
Bracket.
Every voter should see that his name
is on the check list, now posted in the
post office.
Mrs. Lucinda Wilson and daughter. Mrs.
Jane Fletcher, are at their old home for
a few days stay.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Thomas of Brat
tleboro are with their aunt, Mrs. Alice
Richmond this week.
Mrs. H. Stowe went away last week
for a visit of several weeks in Reading,
Boston and Old Orchard
H. Stowe & Son are making extensive
repairs on their mill and dam this week,
taking advantage of the low water
Miss Agnes Gates of Springfield, this
state, is spending two weeks with her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. e. e. Gates.
David worden has been critically i'll
two weeks and has been cared for by a
trained nurse. He is improving at this
writing.
Mr.. and Mrs. Stephen Merrifield start
ed last Friday on a months vacation.
They will visit in Massachusetts and
Rhode Island.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-08-12
SOUTH LONDONDERRY.

Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Fletcher of Athol
are visiting in town.
Mrs. Abbie Sheldon and Stella Yearly
of Boston are visiting in town.
Abbott Davis came up from Vernon to
stay over Sunday at his home.
Otis Cummings is at work for the Green
Mountain Telegraph company.
Mrs Sadie Sherwood of Montreal is Wis
iting her sister, Mrs A. Il. Cudworth
Mrs f. White of Wardsboro visited
her brother, John Ramsdell, this week
Lyle Pierce spent a few days with
friends in Wlnchendon, Mass, this week.
c. Il. Shorey of Swampscott, Mass, is
spending the week with his family here.
A few from this place attended the Dow
auction at the North village Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. II. ]. Batchelder of New
fame are visiting her brother, George o.
Davis.
Mrs. Morse of Newfane is visiting in
this place with her son and daughter A.
e. Cudworth and Mrs N. N. johnson.
Mr.. and Mrs. II. c. Mansur of ST. AL
bans and Mr.. and Mrs. Pitman of New
London were guests at Riverside Inn Sun
day.
George Clough and James and Otis
Cummings took a trip to Bellows Falls in
their automobile Saturday to attend the
circus.
Mrs. A. r. Stetson Of Charlestown,
Mass, is making her annual visit here,
which is very pleasing to her many
friends.
A large number from the Grand Army
and Woman's Relief Corps are planning
to attend the national encampment in
Boston next week
a base ball game Tuesday on Vale 8
meadow between Londonderry and South
Londonderry resulted in n victory for the
latter club, IL to ..
Mr. and Mrs. Chamberlain and family,
who have been staying at Mount Lake
farm, returned to their home in Spring.
field, Mass. Monday.
Mr. and Mrs. w. II. Converse of NAL
den, Mass, came on Tuesday night for a
stay of several weeks They are always
welcome visitors here.
Sem Pierce and daughter went We'd
nesday to Putney to attend the veterans
reunion. They will visit in Winchendon
and Boston before returning.
Several from here attended the enter
tainment and supper at Union hall in
the North village Wednesday evening.
The unfavorable weather prevented many
from going
Daniel Batchelder, Mrs Helen Boyn-
ton, Mr. and Mrs II. p. Chase. Mr. and
Mrs. George o. Davis and Miss Mary Da-
Wis attended the Batchelder-Swi we'd
ding in Peru Wednesday,
The Baptist ladies' aid society will hold
their annual "Old Home Social at Ma
pie Lawn, the home of Mr. and Mrs
y. p Cutting, on Friday, August 10
Among the attractions will be a base
ball game, croquet, etc. a good time is
| assured.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-08-12
EAST JAMAICA,

w. ]. Allen, who came from Bratteboro
last week, is at work at Waltern's mill.
Mr.. and Mrs H. E. Howard will go soon
to Windsor and Chester to spend va
cation.
Wales Barnes of Waverly, Mass, is
visiting his aunt, Edna Burnap, during
his vacation.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bernard Gleason visited
Mr.. Gleasons brother, George, and his
family last Sunday
Our little town now has two lawyers,
but whether there will be work enough
for both remains to be seen.
Mrs. PAMELA Dunbar was badly bruised
and had one ankle sprained by being
thrown from a buck board, in which she
was driving. A bolt broke, letting down
one thill, which frightened the horse so
that it ran.
Mrs. Icon Grout and child went last
Friday to their new home in Three Rivers,
Mass, where Mr.. Grout is at work
Their many friends in Jamaica will miss
them. Mrs. Grout lived here with her
parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. NJ Butler up
to the time of her marriage.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-08-12
WEST DOVER.

Miss Leila Cook is working for Mrs.
w. II. Churchill.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ripley of New York are
visiting their uncle, w. II. Churchill.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Wright of Rowe,
Mass. have visited recently at j. j..
Shows.
Herbert Harvey returned home Tues
day after a weeks visit in Springfield,
Mass Miss Myrtle Brown returned with
him.
Viola Chamberlain went Monday to
White River Junction where she will
work for B. L. Boyle. Her brother, Ira,
accompanied her and he will work in
Lebanon, N H.
Mrs. A. A. Estabrooll kindly consent
ed to read a sermon last Sunday other
wise there would have been no services,
as no substitute was engaged to fill the
pulpit here. Rev. A. A. Estabrook preach
ed in Wilmington, in the absence OF
Rev. Mr.. Woodman.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-08-12
SOUTH NEWE ANE.

Hugh Stratton OF Suneld, Conn, is Wis
iting in town n few days.
Mrs o. 2. Morse is spending a few
weeks at c. L. Browns.
G. \. Bruce of South Charlcstown Wis
tied his relatives this week.
F. c. Kelsey Of Claremont is looking
after his interests in this place.
1t is expected that Rev. ]. II. Arm
strong Of Boston will preach next Sunday.
The Barutha family Of New York city,
who are boarding at \. +. Halladay's.
called on and entertained with music
c. T. Brown and family Saturday eve
ming. The members Of the family possess
rare musical talent. and il is seldom
that country people have the pleasure of
listening to music of this character.
F. G. Morse of Chicago who has a sum
mer home here, gave an open-air concert
on his lawn on Wednesday evening Of
last week. He has a fine Victor talking
machine and the records include the best
music, both vocal and instrumental. 4
large number Of people gathered on the
lawn to enjoy the program, which lasted
until 10 o'clock.
w. T. Morgan, postmaster at Greeley,
Neb, who has been visiting his sister,
Mrs. O, +. Butterneld OF Wilmington.
spent Wednesday of last week with Mrs.
samuel Morse and Mrs Love Mr. Nor
gan was formerly a resident OF this county
and went West in the early seventies,
and was a resident Of York. Neb., when
Mrs. Loves home was there. He gave
wonderfully interesting accounts Of the
prosperity. improvement and development
i'm Nebraska during the last few years,
hut said that they came through no state
whore this seasons crops looked better
or further advanced than in old Vermont.
Mr. Morgan, who is a veteran of the civil
war, is making a tour of the East in COM
pany with his son, Raymond. who is en-
ployed in the city clerks Office in Lincoln,
Neb. They are visiting relatives in Yer
mont, New Hampshire and Massachu-
sets, and will attend the national en-
campment Of the Grand Army in Boston
before returning to their western home.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-08-12
MARLBORO,

Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Worden will re-
turn to New York early next week.
Mrs. Eliza Taylor of Feeding Hills
Mass, is the guest of Mrs. Charles Ames
Mrs. Julia Pouchee and children of
Texas We're at the parsonage over sun
day.
The mother and sister of Mrs. William
Houghton are at her SINNER home for a
short stay
Mrs. G. S. White and daughter, Lena
who have spent several days with Guy
Prentiss and family. have gone to their
home in Bristol, Conn.
Mr.. ana Mrs. William Prentss OF Mil
ton started Tuesday from their home to
drive to thistown. Visiting several
friends on the way they are expected to
arrive at their sons Guy Premises
about the 10th