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Tonopah bonanza. [volume] (Butler City [i.e. Butler], Nev.) 1901-1909, 1905-10-28

AINlIII "A - LINN VII AtEf D
july Il, 1905
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT IN
IN pursuance OF Chapter SIX OF Title Thirty
two Of the Revised Statutes OF the United states
THE MKANE MINING COMPANY OFTONO- /
PAH, NEVADA, q corporation duly organized
and existing under and by virtue OF the laws OF
the State OF South Dakota, entitled 20 and doing
business under and Ia compliance with the laws
OF the State OF Nevada, whose principal place
of business is Pierre, County OF Hughes, state
OF South Dakota, with branch offices In the CITY
OF pittsburg, State OF Pennsylvania, and in the
Town OF Tonopah, County Of Nye, State Of Ne
yada. engaged In the business OF mining and
acquiring mines In Nye and Esmeralda Conn
ties. state OF Nevada, by and through the Ut.
| dersigncd John Mckane, its duly appointed,
qualified and acting attorney intact, whose
4 postonce address IL Tonpoah, Nye County, Ne
vada, has this day nled its application for o
United States Patent for fifteen hundred (l5CU)
llnenr feet Of the CAT'S PAW lode, vvin,
mineral deposit or mine, bearing gold and sill
yer. together with surface ground Three Hun
dred (S00) feet IN Width on each side OF the
center OF said lode or vein, lying, being and
%situnto within the Tunupah Mining District,
Nye or Esmeralda County Che bounda y line
I not being determined), State OF Nevada, which
Il more fully described as TO metes and bounds
by the official plat and approved Held notes OF
survey thereof, now on llo IN TINS ONCE, desig'
mated as United States Minefal survey Number
2ls7, In section thirtyfour, Township No.
three North. Range forty two p NJ. u. NJ, as
follows, to wit:
Beginning at Cor. No. /, a pine post "a n.
long, 4 ins. square, set is ms. IN the ground,
scribed l-2is7. Identical with the Cor. q The
location. Whence the II. 4 Cor. Sec, ~, Z, No
AN. r. No. ~ f.. M y. NJ. bears S 7go ~ y
$50 3 II. Thence $. sso 81 w. 1900 n. 10 Cor
!. No ., a pine post AZ It. long, 4 ms. square, sci
rs ins. In the ground, scribed a'2is7. Thence n
60 81 u. 600 II. TO Cor, No :, o pine post "a u
long, 4 ms. square, set Is ms, IN the ground
gcri6ed 32is7. Thence N. $40 81 Il. 1900 II. u
Cor. No 4, a pine post A. II. long, ms. square
/, set ~ ms. in the ground, scribod i-2l67, Thence
/, s. 90 81 W. 60 II TO Cor. No. I, tho place OF be
! ginning.
/. AREA.
{ Total area Cats Paw Mine. .,.....,..,.a 4& acre
Area IN conflict with Bermuda Lode
Quartz Claim (unsurveyed) ......... 2,s2l acre
y Bermuda Lode Quartz Claim (unsur.
veyod) exclusive OF Its oonnict
o with Junction Placer (unsur'
voyed) .,s....... ......,.t..t..,...... Ltee Acr'
Short Lode Sur. No 2lsS. ............, asa AsIl
n Short Lode Sur, No sla6, exclusive
u q ita sonni0t with Bass Lode
Tonopah bonanza. [volume] (Butler City [i.e. Butler], Nev.) 1901-1909, 1905-10-28
No. 1851.
Application for Patent

UNITED STATES LAND OFFICE,
CARSON CITY, NEVADA,
V,Iv III tu0E
Mount Vernon signal., 1905-05-05

Luther Hamilton bought of Har-
ry and Hub Scrivner lot of hayfed
hogs, average about I2o-fbs., at &C.
The Scrivener brothers were the
first to experiment with hay as a
food for hogs. Bv mixing in a few
ears of corn with a bunch or two
OF hay a combination or hash is
made, which the hogs enjoy and
tatten upon. Owing to the prac-
tice of this method the hogs sold to
M. Hamilton were brought into
marketable condition in a shorter
time and at less expense than the
old system of feeding corn straight
would have required. The inn
portant discovery for which the
public is indebted solely to the
Messrs. Scrivener, is destined to
work great revolution in the hog
Observation-Disclosures Democrat.
Mount Vernon signal., 1905-05-05
FITZHUGH LEE AT A
GLANCE.

Born in Fairfax county, Va,
1885. He was nephew of Robert
E. Lee.
Graduated from United States
Military Academy in 1850; instruc-
tor of cavalry at West Point, 1860
81; Lieutenant Colonel of First Vir-
ginia cavalry, 1902; made Briga-
dier General July rs, 1862; made
Major General September 3, 1868.
Had three horses shot from under
him and was badly wounded al
Winchester, Va, September I9
1864.
Commanded whole cavalry corps
of army of Northern Virginia from
March, 1865, until he surrendered
to Meade at Farmville.
Governor of Virginia 1886 90
United States Consul to Havana
from 1898 until war was declared
with Spain, 1898.
Appointed Major General of
United States volunteers May, 1898
placed in command Seventh arm.
corps.
Became Military Governor o
Havana January I, 1899.
Later in command of the Depart
ment of Missouri, United State!
army, until retired upon reaching
the age limit.
Mount Vernon signal., 1905-05-05
CUSHIONS AND ANSWS.

Golconda is in India. 1t was
once the capital of rick and lpow-
erful kingdom. but has fallen into
decay.
Writers differ as to the situation
OF Ophir. Solomon's ships went
there for gold, precious stones and
sandal wood for building the tenn
pie. 1t took 81 years to make
the trip. 1t is probably on the
East coast of Africa.
As Jasper Brown asks the ques-
ton through the columns of the
Mt. Vernon Signal, to know wha,
the price was that was paid to Judas
Iscariot for the betrayal of Christ,
l will try to answer his question
through the same medium: 1t was
the contemplate sum of three dol
lare and ninety cents.
Now will he, or any one give me
the dimensions of heaven. And he
measured the city with the reed
twelve thousand furlongs. The
length and the breadth and the
height of it are equal.-Rev. 2I; I6.
Please answer through the col
umns of the Mt. Vernon Signal.
S. RIDDELL.
Mount Vernon signal., 1905-05-05
SAVED BY DYNAMITE.

Sometimes, a flaming city is
saved by dynamiting space that
the fire can't cross. Sometimes, a
cough hangs on so long, you feel as
if nothing but dynamite would cure
it. Z. T. Gray, of Calhoun, Ga.
writes: my wife had very ag-
gravated cough, which kept her
awake nights. Two physicians
could not help her; so she took DR..
Kings New Discovery for Con
sumption, Coughs and colds. which
eased her cough, gave her sleep,
and finally cured her." Strictly
scientific cure for bronchitis an6
La Grippe. AT Mt. Vernon Drug
Cos. drugstore, price soc and 81
guaranteed. Trial bottle free.
Mount Vernon signal., 1905-05-05
Shoes 81 F$s $s $#S $$S E$$ !;45;':; 5&S'ss sSS

J.THERE do you buy Shoes.
Wv here? If not, why not?
We carry the newest things
the prettiest and best line in
Eastern Kentucky.
Prices 25 per cent. cheaper
than the cheapest
Have you tried a pair of our
mems high TOP heavy Shoes at
90 cents a pair!
Mems, Ladies and Children's
black and tan Oxfords at prices
to please and fit any purse Cor
FOOT.
Mount Vernon signal., 1905-05-05
CRAB ORC HARD

been holding protracted show at
this place since last Saturday.
They left Wednesday morning =
Jasper Thompson, of Small, Ky,
called to see his uncle. Geo ThOmp-
son.-Mrs. Kate Pettus, who went
to Livingston with her brother, w.
T. Merimee, af.er her husband
died, returned to her home here,
accompanied by her sister, Miss
Prudence Merimee.
Mrs. Mary E. Bronaugh, who
has been spending the winter with
her sister at Stanford, has returned
to her SON s. R. H. Bronaugh d.
c. Payne says his parrot is learn
ing to talk.-Mrs. S. E Estes, who
has been confined to her room with
pneu ralgia for several days is able
to be out Bro Ellis. of Lancaster,
preached at the Baptist church
Sunday last.-Bro. Livingston
preached for the Christian church.
We have had another wedding in
our midst, Thos. Wells, a young
farmer near here, and Miss Kitty
B. Singleton, daughter of J. N.
Singleton, the sawmill man. drove
to Stanford on the 10th of April
and were united in the hoy bond of
wedlock. They were accompanied
by Mr.. Henry Wells and daughter,
Miss Myrtle. May the good work
go on, till instead of sour-faced
bachelors and lonely, overworked
women. who are only waiting,
which is all woman can do, for
worthy man to ask the all import
ant question, our land shall be
filed with happy homes where each
partner. shall seek to make the
other happy, and, make the earth
more like a paradise. How much
sorrow might be alleviated in this
world. if every one sought an
others happiness instead of his
own. If we hunt for happiness
we'll find it in no other way.-The
Odd Fellows met here on April 20
to celebrate the Eighty-ffth ami.
versary of their order. Bro. Huey
made an interesting talk at the
Baptist church in which he explain
ed the principles of the order which
summed up mean nothing more nor
less than obeying the Scriptural
injunction, to visit the fatherless
and the widow and keep yourself
unspotted from the world. He
went on to say, that man may obey
strictly every ordinance of the or
der. to the letter, and live in full
fellowship with each other, but, if
he have not fellowship with God.
it shall profit him nothing in the
world to come, as Paul said,
Though l bestow ali my goods to
feed the poor. and give my body to
he burned, and have not love, it
profteth me nothing" l think if
we love our fellow man, sincerely
as we should, it is evidence of our
love of God.
Mount Vernon signal., 1905-05-05
To C0NNUMPTIYES.

The undersigned having been restored to
health by simple means, after suffering for
several wears with severe lung affection,
and that dread disease CONSUMPTION, is
anxious to make known to his fellow suffer
ers the means eff cure. To those who desire
it, he will cheeif1lly send (free of charge)
copy of the prescription used, wnlcn tney
will find a sure cure for CoNsUMPTION,
ASTHMA. CATARRH, BRONCHITIS and all
throat and lung MALADIEs. He hopes all
sufferers will Try his remedy, as it is inval-
nable. Those desiring the prescription; which
will cost them nothing and may drove q
blessing, will please address, REV. EDWARD
A. WILLOW. Brooklyn, New York,
mar 05 Tyr.
Mount Vernon signal., 1905-05-05
Guaranteed.
OveraIIS and Jumpers
NerN Little to Paw.

V.yELL, gentlemen of the Over
w all Brigade. remember that
we guarantee, endorse and re
commend the great "Marchant"
Union Il. R. Overalls and Jump
ers. When we guarantee a thing
we have to know all about it
have to know the stuff, the sew
ing, the value and everything
about it is right. Our overalls
are right. You can bet on that.
Prices SOC to $1.OO per garment.
Mount Vernon signal., 1905-05-05
A CREEPING DEATH

Ploo1 poison creeps up towards
the heart, causing death. ]. Z.
Stearns, Belle Plaine, Mimi, writes
that friend dreadfully injured his
hand, which swelled up like blood
poisoning. Bucklen's Arnica Salve
drew out the poison, healed the
wound, and saved his life. Best
in the world for burns and sores.
25c at Mt Vernon Drug Co.'S. drug
store,
Mount Vernon signal., 1905-05-05

L. Litman, Louisville travelling
salespian, who was arrested at To-
ledo, O., charged with defrauding
a hotel, was sentenced to the work.
house for ninety days and fined the
cost OF the case against him.
Mount Vernon signal., 1905-05-05
HOT WEATHER FILES.

Persons afflicted with piles should
be careful at this season Of the year.
Hot weather and bad drinking wa
ter contribute to the conditions
which make piles more painful aud
dangerous. DeWitt's Witch Hazel
Salve stops the pain. draws out the
soreness and cures Get the gen.
uine, bearing the name of f. {.
Dewitt & Co. Sold by Mt. Yer
non Drug Company.
Mount Vernon signal., 1905-05-05
LEVEL GREEN

(Monday p. m.) trying to write.-a
slow go. This beats none tho or
what Daniel said when he found
himself in "the Lion S den."
We are somewhat better, OF
course after being so pleasantly en-:
tertained Sunday by our cousins
aged cousins Mesdames Margar-
ct Snodgrass and Elizabeth Law
renee, the one my mothers Oldest
living relative, the other my faith
er's oldest; accompanying those
good ladies were Mrs. Georgia Rice
and Master Floyd Miller of Mt.
Vernon: grand daughter and great
grandson Of Mrs. Snoegrass. three
generations. Who will beat this?
1t is needless for me to attempt TO
tell you how pleasantly spent the
afternoon. We laid sickness and
dead issues aside and talked the
living present, but no one can
tether time or tide and the hour
soon arrived for their departure.
Come again good people. If the
we'll could only realize how much
real satisfaction it affords poor
"shut-in" they would surely spend
more time with them.-Bro. John
Hurst, who has been sorely afflicted
nigh on to FIVE years similar to, but
more severely than vour humble
servant, spent good portion of
two days encouraging me last
week. He is indeed philosopher
and possesses patience like Job.
Such visits are worth more than
doctors medicine, indeed they are.
j. w. Brown and James l. White
were here on business connected
with the Standard Oil Co. last week.
J. ]. Towery is no better it
seems, tho I've not seen him since
The November election.-Mrs. Jere
Logsdon died of consumption last
week.-G. w. Owens is severely
afflicted at present with complica-
ton that seems to battle the skill of
our Doctors M. B. DeBord's
younger son whose condition SEEM
ed hopeless last week, is now much
improved. Miss Vira DeBord re-
turned from State College Monday.
Joseph B. Brown returned to
Kentucky University last week af-
ter a visit of some length to b ONE
folks. Joe is striving to be a
Campbellite preacher.
Victor Brown seems to hold a
firm grip on the night Office at Jel-
lico, Tenn. Hurra for Vic.-Wm.
J Brown and sister, Ora, visite |
the family of Gene McWms, and
Bill made another hoss swap.
NJ. Craig is buying the peoples
wool. This beats sending it to
factories. We are delighted to
learn that the health of Eugene
Mullins, son of our friend Reubin,
has so much improved since he
went to New Mexico. Messrs.
Oliver and Jesse Wallen are de-
lighted with their new home at
Kempner, Tex, and report much
improvement in their health. We
hope the good Lord will especially
bless the three good ladies and lit
tie Ollie too, that accompanied ..
and ]. to their new home, and may
many years be added to a long life
of happiness there and usefulness
yet. "A. ]. Pike preached at Lib
erty Sunday.-The Sunday schools
at Poplar Grove, Mt. Pleasant,
Niceley school house and Chapel,
are on boom, but most or all OF
them will die or migrate, when
winter approaches, as usual.-Mrs.
Rebecca Liz DeBord, who has
been afflicted so long and Sc
verely, is slowly improving.-Nor-
ton & Hamlin aie selling lots o.
goods at cost. Eggs l3c at theil
store.
BUCK VARNON.
Mount Vernon signal., 1905-05-05

The Santa Fe railway officials re-
port that all damage to their road
bed resulting from the floods in
Arizona and New Mexico has been
repaired, and the line is now open.
Mount Vernon signal., 1905-05-05
Clothing 4: 4: Il g: e. & ''' =

THERE is com bination Of cir
! cumstances to which the dis
tinct and decided progress OF our
Clothing Departments traceable
First of all com,s the grade,
makeup and fit; then our always
lower prices, and last but not
least, our big stock. What's the
use of saying more? Our prizes
talk.
Special bargains in Summer
Clothing good through April
and May.
Come and See.
Mount Vernon signal., 1905-05-05

1t is said that the peasant debt
remmitted by the recent Russian
imperial decree amounts to about
$45, 600, 900.
Mount Vernon signal., 1905-05-05

The monthly statement of the
public debt shows that it increased
$S. 5e3,3S4 during April. There
was also deficit in receipts as
compared with expenditures, of
$9.2II.4Ie for the month The
circulation statement shows there
was an increase for the year of
S4A, ,I64, 372 in national bank notes.
Mount Vernon signal., 1905-05-05

Whilea bilious attack is decided
ly unpleasant il is quickly over
when Chamberlain Stomach and
Liver Tablets are used. Sold by
Chas G. Davis.
Mount Vernon signal., 1905-05-05
A Goo FAMILY LINIMENT.

Every family should be supplied
with bottle of Chamberlain Pain
Balm. For cuts, bruises, burns,
scalds and similar injuries, which
are OF frequent occurrence, there is
nothing so good 1t soothes the
wound and not only gives instant
relief from pain, but causes the
parts to heal in about ore-third the
time required by the usual treat
ment. As it is an antiseptic all
danger from blood poisoning is
avoided. Sold by Chas. c. Davis.
Mount Vernon signal., 1905-05-05
How TO WARD OFF OLD AGE.

The most successful way of ward
ing off the approach of old age is
to maintain a vigorous digestion.
This can be done by eating only
food suited to your age and occu-
patton, AMI when any disorders of
the stomach appears take dose of
Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver
Tablets to correct it. If you have
weak stomach or are troubled
with indigestion, you will find these
Tablets to be jnst what you need.
For sale by Chas G. Davis.
Mount Vernon signal., 1905-05-05

THE writer is stumped! how
L is he to describe these varying
glories in Shirtwaist Sultings? In
design and style these goods are
beauties. 1t sounds very tame.
doesn't it? You'll appreciate just
how tame it is when you see the
goods themselves. No type can
do them justice--all so pretty and
tempting that it's hard to express
a preference.
And the values! We're it not
that these novel, stylish things
cost less here than elsewhere, they
wouldn't be here.
We must sell the Same Goods
for Less Money.
For service nothing is prettler,
better or more cleanly than Silk
Shirtwalst Suit.
We have the Silk -aI coIors-at Soc yard.
yERE YOU can have pick of all the styles and
designs in Cacoes Lawns, Ginghams, Organdles,
Battistes Linens, dc. DC. DC
Mount Vernon signal., 1905-05-05

The gold standard went into op-
Grafton in Mexico without the
slightest jar OF disturbance in busi-
ness.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-31

An l Just want to say" Ike went on,
that never seed more trlfiin set o judges
in my life. And, furder, the Gov'nor authoriz-
t ed me to whip any man man that didn't like my
way o dom businessi"
back on the Govn nor
But the prize was awarded fairly" remon-
strated the judge, completely taken aback by
the Leavenworth invasion. Harry Ballard"
reckon 1t was, admitted Ike. But
Ike, interrupted Jim, "the Gov nOr's prize
Is IN the little buckskin treasury, an -
Ike hurriedly fshed the little buckskin bag
from his inside pocket and thrust it into the
hand of the little cripple.
these Is the words of the Gov v'nor Jlst be-
lore we lett, Ike said, hastily. That thar
prize is fer the most deservin' cripple at Rock
ct City speakin, sez he. An"
,Thems his very words, ratified Jim.
great wave of happiness lit up the pale
face OF the little cripple as he saw the con-
tents OF the bag-bills, silver and gold piece
or two.
The neglected grave on the slope, the poor
occupants all seemed spinning around, and
he fell back in the arms of Ike Leavenworth
-talntlng from sheer happiness.
The self-elected State Superintendent and
ms comrade hurried from the room, mo
ment later, and a pair of scrubby looking
mules were turned around with almost start
ling rapidity.
When near the timber from which they had
previously emerged, the two men from Mis-
sourl craned their necks around the wagon,
cover and looked back toward the new school
house-the pride of Rocket City.
The audience had poured out of doors, and
were lodging excitedly about like a gathering
OF jumping jacks. Side by side, on the horse
block, stood bent old figure and misshapen
bOyish one. Two hats were waved on high,
and little Cripply Paul's piping voice. min
gled with the old mans quaver in joyous
"Hooraw!" that foated to the old linchpin
wagon.
For long time Ike Leavenworth did not ut
ter word. Then he said, suddenly:
The fools hain't all dead yitl''
You bet!" agreed Jim Springer
Presently he added:
Worse States than Mizzury to go back
to!2
That's what's the 1nattcr!" was the re-
ply.
Heaps o money to be made in Colorado"
Jim said, dejectedly.
Heaps of it," answered Ike. Then he add
ed, with much inappropriateness, did you see
little Cripply's face when he seed the money!"
Yep, was the answer
And the old Inch pin wagon crawled back
toward Missouri, and for a long time the only
sounds to be heard were the complaining
squeaks of the axles.
4 squatter, further east, who had seen the
wagon going westward, noticed, with much
surprise, that upon its return trip the large
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-31

cents worth Of property, the boy had lived
with the old grandfather, who cobbled shoes
as well as the rheumatism would allow.
1t had been the dear desire of the boys
heart that his fathers grave should be mark
ed by as fine stone as any IN the cemetery.
Indeed, it was the desire of the entire settle
ment They felt that Rocket City's triumph
was incomplete TIL that last stone was in po-
sition.
In the coming contest, there had seemed
chance to win not only honor, but the means
of procuring the loDged-fOr stone. So little Paul
had toiled on at his theme, and, later, recited
it to his grandfathe
AN a mighty fine one it is, too" said the
old man. "an' he'll win-I most know he
will. That VIII be money enough to git the
stone, an well have considerable TO spare. An
we're agoin' to have good dinner once more
the best we can buy an al we can eati"
As the cid man paused. Harry Ballard was
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-31
Che Contest ait Rocket Cttp

bringing his Grafton to close with plenti-
full accompaniment of elaborate and express
slonless gestures 1t was a creditable effort,
for boy, in spite of the smirzy, self-satisfed
air OF the speaker
When the applause had subsided, one of the
judges arose. The roll of prize money was in
his hand
Its Paul's turn now said the old man out
side. They amt expectin' him. Wisht you'd d
help me to git up, SOS l can see him sur
prise EN-"
Ike and Jim helped the old man to his
feet.
Ladies and gentlemen" the judge began.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-31

You bet We won't go back! Got all the
MizzuTy we wanti"
That's what's the natter They say that
money Is TO be made out in the mountains as
easy as rollin of log
And they proceeded to laud the land for
which they were bound, and 70 heap contume-
ly upon Missouri
No mystery surrounded the destination of
the old lIDch-pln wagon that the pair of sorry
looking mules were dragging along the tim
Der road. A sign painted on either side OF
the rusty cover announced the determination
Of the occupants Of the wagon to achieve
Colorado, or Bust!"
Both Ike and Jim were fully persuaded that
the Fl Dorado Of promise lay among the
mountains Of Colorado, lust as they had pre-
Vlously been confident that II situated In
several other localities.
We've done a heap Of goin' an comin''
said Jim Springer.
But this time reckon it's good bye to AIiz-
zury for good an all"
you bet it is-till we've made our piles,
anyhow"
That's what's the matter They say thar's
more money m the mines than q four-armed
man could shake stick at in two yearsi"
i reckon thar is! 'Tenny rate it's Colo
rado or bust, with US, an / don't reckon its
bust /"
Ike IeavenwOrth drew from an inner mock
et 8 small buckskln bag, which he and his
eomrade called their treasury, and which CON
tanned al that they had been able to save
from the proceeds Of a summers work.
In the contemplation of the happy future
that they believed lay before them. the two
men felt less bitter toward poor, despised
Missouri
No place to make money in" said Ike
But when we We made our piles, mebbe well
come back an"
Two horsemen overlook them and gallon
ed past. A short distance ahead a "cut-dovnH
wagon and. a moment later one OF ordinary
height-both Of them loaded TO the gun
wales with assorted sizes of humanity-came
into the main road from the side track. When
the next bend was rounded, there were visj-
bic ahead half a dozen wagons and at least
q score OF horsemen, all devoting their ener-
gies 70 attaining Rocket City, the settlement
ahead.
What DO you reckon is up?" questioned
Ike.
Jim did not know, but suggested that they
could find out upon reaching Rocky CITY
Upon entering the settlement, they found
that the new school house-the pride Of Rock
ct City-was the centre OF attraction.
The building seemed fairly boiling over with
humanity, and those who could not get In
vel they could to the proceedings within
Political speakin'," hazarded Ike NAV
as well see what's up."
The prospect Of catching a view of the in
terror by way OF the door was poor and so.
after tleIng the mules to the hitch-rack the
two men from Missouri stationed themselves
lust outside Of one Of the windows.
the room was filed with people in all the
bravery Of holiday attire. At the back of the
platform or rostrum at the other end OF the
room sat TOW Of men who were certainly