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Tonopah bonanza. [volume] (Butler City [i.e. Butler], Nev.) 1901-1909, 1906-12-01
A DAY OF THANKSGIVING

Today we are importuned by the Presidents proclamation and tina
of or own State executive to give thanks to our Maker for the many
blessings which he has bestowed u on us during the past year. In nat
url scope, the benefits we have g eived have been many. The countr
is exceedingly prosperous, as the rm goes. There have been no blight
of serious import to our crops. w have been spared the horrors o
plaques and epidemics, and even an Francisco has much to be thank
full for in spite of the terrible caa trophe which overlook her, for in
deed, how much greater might ha e been the loss of life in that early
April morning and further how tie rible might have been the ravages o
y prevailed. To come closer to hoas, we of this camp have every reason
to bestow upon our Creator expires sions of our heartfelt appreciation 0
to enjoy. The year just passed may not have been one of unaIloyed joy
and happiness to each individual but on the whole it has been one for
which we should be duly thankful We have at least been spared the
discouraging features Of serious fin ncial reverses. Grim Death has no
walked in our midst, striking right and left, a S was the case but a few
years since. There is plenty of wo k for all and even the great fe
problem has been solved before this day of thanksgiving has dawned
This life is as we make it to a great degree and when afforded the OF
potunity to be happy W e neglect to make the proper Use of the neces
say means, then the responsibility is our own. Life is relative; we
should not Judge it entirely by what it is, but by what it might have
been. We. the people of Tonopah, have much to be thankful for, there
fore let u first act be a fervent acknowledgment of the many favor
received and hereafter spend the d y in social intercourse with on
friends incidentally not negecting to parake of our share of turkey
and cranberry sauce. Indeed, we h We much to be thankful for.
Tonopah bonanza. [volume] (Butler City [i.e. Butler], Nev.) 1901-1909, 1906-12-01
STARTLING FIGURES

A short time ago the question of marking the streets of Tonopah was
brought up, as we'll also as the matter of numbering the houses. The
matter, however, seem to be taking a little nap at this time. The
present arrangements are most bewildering and in comparison to find
ing ones way about our busting camp the famous maze of Hampton
Court is not a circumstance. Even the old pioneers are in many in
stances unable to place upon many streets its proper name One might
Is we'll hunt for a needle in a haystack al to find anyone in a section
where they, the seeker, had never been before. People themselves do
not know the names of the streets upon which they live. The new
school and the court house ire the beacon lights in the city of name
less streets, n streets whose names are lost. How frequently does one
hear a S a definite CD direction the statement: Il live near the new
school house. The second house from the green house that is next to
the house that has the low white fence that has the large porch which
faces the house with the funny windows in the roof" Is it any won
der that SC much time is lost in locating a house, which with proper
street marking and an intelligent system of numbering could be located
in a few minutes Could you not find a house in a second if you were
told that it was near the Jim Butler dump to the east of the Catholic
church, in front of the little tent and back of the large white house. We
have a definite building in mind but wager that there is not one person
in Tonopah who knows from the above description which it is Some
of the stores and houses already bear numerals, but the confusing ss
tenn employed would shame a London highway. In Tonopah time il
most expensive and under the present system at the existing rate We
would figure that Tonopah is losing about 50 ,146,29729 a year in time
lost in trying to locate the homes of our friends. This does not include
the lost time to the local merchants through the time consumed in de
lvering orders. The Bonanza, of course, does not guarantee this figure
but we don't think they are a bit too high. We must stop this loss, Sc
lose no time, but start right in and fix the matter up at once.
Tonopah bonanza. [volume] (Butler City [i.e. Butler], Nev.) 1901-1909, 1906-12-01
EDITORIAL COMMENT
THE MAGNATE AND YELLOWSTONE

The import Of the coming of the fnanciers and business men, who
will arrive here next month, is of great magnitude. lie means in the
first place that Nevada has risen to a position of prominence that it is
attracting the vide interest of those without it's borders That this in
terest has become 5 o great as to draw these men within our midst means
great things for the sagebrush state The mineral wealth of the State
is well known to those who live with in its confines and the strangers who
re coming will realize a vasness Of mineral deposit which prior to
their advent into the State was be yond their range of belief. Once
being initiated into the wonders tn ey will return to their homes with a
full realization of the great and as sured possibilities of the State and
induce will pour into this State and rapidly force it to that zenith of
success which Divine Providence no doubt intended when He ladened
the earth with such vast deposits of practically every known mineral
Nevada may be short on trees and an abundance of green grass but
its other natural advantages more than offset the absence of these
beauties of nature. Nevada is air eady wonderful, but there are pos
sbiities of even greater marvel and until she has reached that acme
of success to which she is justly entitled her children will not be salts
fed. Hence it is that they will gr eet with much pleasure the an
nouncement of the coming of so large a body of such .rominent men,
who will assist 81 greatly the adva ncement of the State to it's coveted
goal Nevada will never be content to follow and as she possesses all
those resources that enti1e her to leadership, lead she will. Every
movement tending to the reaizati ON of this cherished hope is there
fore welcomed with unallayed Joy. The advent of these capitalists is
a distinct advantage and therefore the State rejoices, her Importance in
the commercial world has found Ter out,
Tonopah bonanza. [volume] (Butler City [i.e. Butler], Nev.) 1901-1909, 1906-12-01
PROMINENT BR6KER HERE.

Among the recent arrivals in To-
lopaa Is Mr., A. w. Sharpless OF
Bloomsbury, Pennsylvania. Mr..
Sharpless Is one OF the most ext6A.
sive operators in the East In Nevada
mining stock, His trip to Nevada
is solely in the interest Of his clients
as he wishes to be fully cognizant
with the actual conditions in order
that he may be in a position to prop
cry 9dvise them on the question Of
Nevada securities. 1t was Mr..
,S~hraples5 intention to go over to
MANHATTAN yesterday, but owing TO
the inpassibility OF the roads his
trip was abandoned. He will prob
ably so to G6ldfeld today, leaving
for the east early next week. He is
greatly impressed with the country,
although the heavy snowfall has
prevented his seeing many of the
wonders.
Tonopah bonanza. [volume] (Butler City [i.e. Butler], Nev.) 1901-1909, 1906-12-01
THE EDUCATIONAL QUESTION

There is a question of vital imp ortance which should be taken up
promptly by the legislators at the opening session next February. We
refer to the present law regarding the educational system. AS it is now
it is inadequate and permits of many material notifications The growth
Of the State has far passed the effectiveness of the existing law. That
the district attorneys of the several counties should be ex-ofcio, coupty
superintendent is manifestly wrong. The duties of his primary Office and
fore stated the pressure upon hi time is o heavy that school matters
of necessity suffer seriously We must not neglect our little ones bnt
should provide for their enjoyment the highest possible standard or ed
ucatou- A sensible arrangement would be a revision of the present law
81 as to permit a division of the State into several school districts, to be
supervised by a deputy superintendent. Such deputy to be a man we'll
versed in the training of young and susceptible minds. This plan we
have advocated. In addition trustees should be elected by the votes OF
the people of the several districts in which they ire to administer, are
located. Upon them should devolve the entire business management of
their respective schools. Any aciontaken by such trustees should be eff
fecdve and the district superintendent should be vested with a vetdng
power. 1t should be incumbent upon the various deputy superintendent
to see that the high standard Of proficiency Ii maintained in the educatio
nal work and that the business affairs of the several schools are properly
conducted. The county IS the unit of division is not satisfactory, espe-
more demands re being made upon the time of the district attorneys.
Districts on the order of the judicial division would be more preferable,
as they could be 81 arranged al to cover such territory s would furnish
the proper conditions for the greater results. Certainly the school sys-
tenn Is important enough to be an individual branch of the State govern
ment, separate and distinct from any other governmental body. When
the people want what is for their best interest they get it. It is the
Nevada way.
The author of those immortal lines "te beautiful snow" could not
have referred to that chaste covering after it had been well packed on
he sidewalk, or else he would have taken a tumble to himself long
these household words were launched forth to his posterty.
Tonopah bonanza. [volume] (Butler City [i.e. Butler], Nev.) 1901-1909, 1906-12-01
THEATRE PROJECT
GETS SETBACK
EAGLES DECIDE AGAINST PROP.
0SlTION-MR. PHILLIPS HAS
OTHER PLANS

At g meeting Of The Eagles last
night the proposition to remodel tn
pavilion along the lines suggested by
Mr.. Thomas Phillips was adversely
acted upon and II IL unlikely that
anything further will be done by
them. Whitd Mr.. Phillips was some
what disappointed over the outcome,
he is still as determined as ever over
his project. He has other plans In
view and now that the Eagles have
decided that they cannot make the
alterations necessary he will devote
his energies along other lines, ihde
pendent of that order. His long as
ISOLATION with theatrical ventures
has built up for him a wonderful
store of ingenuity. This, combined
with great t~enacity, will insure his
ultimate success in the enterprise
upon which he has set his heart. Al
though an fastener he has develop
ed the Nevada characteristic of stay
ing with it and will start in at once
along other lines.
Tonopah bonanza. [volume] (Butler City [i.e. Butler], Nev.) 1901-1909, 1906-12-01
NO EXCHANGE
Session TODAY
SAN FRANCISCO BOARD CLOSED
FOR ACCOMMODATION OF
THE BROKERS

To what extent the trading on the
San Francisco Board has gone will
no doubt be realized by the fact that
the Board will not hold any session
today. The volume Of work has been
81 g: at that II has been impossible
to Eesp up with It, AS the end OF
the month approached, It was seen
that something would have to be
done IN order to get out the month
- statements. Accordingly the d.
ect $ OF the Board decided to close
the exchange today and give the bro
Eers m opportunity to catch up.
Tonopah bonanza. [volume] (Butler City [i.e. Butler], Nev.) 1901-1909, 1906-12-01
UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT.

the resort on Main street, former
~ known as the Grotto, has been
opened by Fitzgerald & johnson as
The Reception saloon. The new
management has made extensive inn
provements and the place is now IN
the very best condition. Notwlth.
standing the fact that several Others
have made this stand 20 the present
indications are that under the new
management it will be one Of the
most popular, especially as Mr.. John
son is well known in T%onopah.
Tonopah bonanza. [volume] (Butler City [i.e. Butler], Nev.) 1901-1909, 1906-12-01
WILL HOLD BAZAAR.

Arrangements have all been COM
pleted for a bazaar 10 be given un-
der the auspices Of the 81. Marks
Guild at the Eagles pavilion on
Tuesday, December 4th. A large as
sortment of fancy articles will be on
sale. There will also be attractive
candy booths and dancing will be in
dulge1 In. Refreshments will De
served during the day and evening
The affair will AFFORD a splendid OPP
portunity to purchase most attract
i've Christmas gifts.
Tonopah bonanza. [volume] (Butler City [i.e. Butler], Nev.) 1901-1909, 1906-12-01
MANHATTAN news
BY SOL CAMP
WELL-KNoWN MINING MAN ms
CussEs CONDITIONS IN
NORTHERN CAMP

Sol Camp, Of the firm Of Patrick
Elliott and Camp. OF Goldfeld. is IN
town, he being one of the MANY who
we're unable to get to Manhattan II
speaking Of Manhattan, Mr.. Camn
said:
The Consolidated, in which we
are interested, has just sent the first
shipment to the Central Mill, twenty
five tons. The average OF this ore 4
800. 1t was taken from a six-foot
ledge and we expect to keep the mill
going, provided they show the pro-
per saving. The shaft in this prom
erty is down forty feet and the same
vein on the opposite side of the
gulch. We have run a tunnel in the
side Of the hill for a distance of IL
feet and have struck a body of ore
which l think will be sufficient 10
make the property a permanent pro-
ducer. We have put in a good deal
Of money and are now beginning to
get returns. Another property in
which we are interested is the Bur
falo. On this property the shaft is
down $50 feet and we are still sink
ing. we have run a tunnel at 100
feet for the length OF 900 feet along
the vein, which is a contact of schisi
and porophyry- It isegood milling ore
all the way. A contract has been
signd for milling the output and the
parties will put up a mill at once at
East Manhattan. The Seyler Hum
phrey have sunk a shaft of 100 feet
and are now prosecuting for the
vein. The formation is extremely
hard and consequently the work is a
little slow. If the vein turns out
anything like the surface showings
there will be a big boom in Manhat-
tan. At the present time the camp
is holding it's own. There is a great
demand for Manhattan stocks at the
prevailing prices"
Tonopah bonanza. [volume] (Butler City [i.e. Butler], Nev.) 1901-1909, 1906-12-01
GOLDFIELD,s NEw nAILY.

We desire to congratulate Gold.
field upon the new daily that has
just made its appearance. We desire
to compliment the editor and man.
ager of the Goldield Chronicle upon
their artistic and newsy publication
We feel that wishes for success are
unnecessary, al this new paper, the
initial number of which has Just
reached us, is assured Of a long and
prosperous career.
Tonopah bonanza. [volume] (Butler City [i.e. Butler], Nev.) 1901-1909, 1906-12-01
Tonopah, New, Nov. 20, 1906.
Honorable BOARD Of County Commit,

Tonopah, New, Nov. 29, 1906.
Honorable Board of County Commits
sioners Of Nye County:
Gentlemen,-I herewith tender my
resignation as District Attorney of
Nye county, State of Nevada, to take
effect on the Sd day OF December,
1906.
This seemingly hasty action on my
part is taken for the reason that |
and Mr.. McCarren, District Attorney
elect have been for several weeks
past under the impression that my
term of Office expired on the first
Monday of December, as provided for
in an act entitled, AN Act Concern
ing District Attorneys" consequently
| did not make any preparation for
the trial of any Of the cases coming
before the December term OF court,
but left the matter entirely to my
successor, Mr.. McCarren.
A few days ago, by mere accident
| ascertained that the act OF 1885
had been repealed in 1866, and that
my term of Office did not expire unit
the first Monday in January. | die
not discover this fact, however. unit
it was too late for me to make the
necessary preparations for the tria'
of the cases coming before the De
cember term of court. | would no.
have been misled had the Compiled
Laws been properly annotated,
You can readily see from thu
above facts that If | should remain
in Office during the month of Deeem
Der / would be doing a gross injus
tice to Nye county and Mr., McCar
rem.
Tonopah bonanza. [volume] (Butler City [i.e. Butler], Nev.) 1901-1909, 1906-12-01
PITTMAN FILES
HIS RESIGNATION
ACTION TAKEN IN JUSTICE TO
COUNTY AND NEW DISTRICT
ATTORNEY

1t vas learned yesterday that Will
liam B. Pittman, district attorney,
had rendered his resignation to the
Board of County Commissioners, to
take effect December Sd, 1906. Mr..
Pittman, who has served the county
in a most capable and efficient man.
ner, takes this action in the interest
of the county. Owing to a wrong
impression both Mr.. Pittman and
Mr.. p. A. McCarren, the district at
torney-elect, were under the impress
sion that the latter's term began on
December /, 1906. Accordingly Mr..
Pittman made no preparations for
the coming term. Recently he dis
covered that his term would not ex-
pire until January /, 1907. Mr..
Pittman therefore feels that his res
ignation is the only course open in
justice to the county and Mr.. McCar-
rem. The Board of County Commits
sioners must under the law appoint
a suitable person to fill the vacancy
for the balance of the unexpired
term.
Mr.. Pittman's letter, as filed with
the County Commissioners, IS as fol
lows:
Tonopah bonanza. [volume] (Butler City [i.e. Butler], Nev.) 1901-1909, 1906-12-01
THE STEINWAY.

Messrs. Dulfer and Sheldon, the
local brokers, received word yester-
day that the work on the Steinway
property at Goldheld was progress
ing rapidly. On the north end cross
cut the values are continually get
ting better. The ground is excep-
%tionally good and contains several
fine lodges. Their correspondent
further stated that it was very cold
in the southern camp and that a
great deal of snow had fallen.
Tonopah bonanza. [volume] (Butler City [i.e. Butler], Nev.) 1901-1909, 1906-12-01
WORK is PROGRESSING on
FREIGHT HOUSE

Quick work is being done on the
new addition to the freight house
Of the Ton0pah & Goldfeld Rail-
road. Already the frame is up and
it will require but a short time to
complete the building. With the
extra room that the addition will
give It is expected that the old por-
ton will be remodelled and better
accommodations provided for the
patrons.
Tonopah bonanza. [volume] (Butler City [i.e. Butler], Nev.) 1901-1909, 1906-12-01
MN
NNIQNIMHLABED
6sezAC
PERSONAL MENTION

F. T. Cornforth is here from Den
yer.
E. W. Hubbard is up from Mil
lers.
A. E. Kelly is at his home in Ala
media.
Ben Frances and wife are at the
Palace,
Frank R. Davis is in from Man
haitian.
F. ]. Parke of Carson is at the
Palace.
Robert Stewart has returned to
Sodaville.
John Roach, of Goldfeld, is at the
Merchants.
NJ. Suderberg, Of San Francisco, is
at the Mizpah.
T. S. Logan of Millers is a guest
of the Merchants.
E. E. Burdick, the local contract.
or, is in Goldfield.
C. lie Roy Stevens of Denver is
visiting this camp.
F. A. Wheeler is over from Gold
field.
w. R. Everson has arrived from
Oakland.
E. L. Bosque has returned to San
Francisco.
F. C. Dolson and wife are in from
Manhattan.
Samuel White, of Carson City, is
at the Palace.
j. L. Mills took yesterdays train
for Hazen.
Ralph Clawson has gone to Val
ley Springs.
F. A. Wheeler, of Goldfeld, is a
the Mizpah.
j. F. Burke of San Francisco ar.
rived yesterday.
H. A. Preston, of jamestown, Cal.
is here on a visit.
w. R. Smith, of Salt Lake City, ii
visiting Tonopah.
J.. L. Mcintosh, of Clifford, is stay
ing at the Palace.
George w. Long, of Reno, is regis
, tered at the Mizpah.
Mrs. Fred Corkill left for Berke
ley yesterday morning.
/, w. Leinhart, of San Francisco, ar
z rived on the evening train.
, w. S. Walpole of Pueblo, Colo, i
registered at the Merchants.
c. j. Hartman, of Sacramento,
r spending a few days in camp.
j. d. Taylor, of San Francisco, /
among the guests at the Merchants
r. d. Mcdonald, of Portland, Ore.
is enjoying the hospitality of tn
\ Palace.
Q L. l. Moorehouse, of G%oldfeld,
enjoying the hospitality of the Mi
s pah.
e Col. Dan Bush, owner of the Lii
e erty mine, leaves this morning for
Q snort visit to Reno.
p. A. Cadogan, the well known Il
cal broker, has gone to San Fral
D cisco for a short time.
While the greater part of our toy
are yet in transit we nevertheless
have some to show you NOW, AM
J, A GREAT MANY MORE LATER
THE MINERS DRUG STORE, Inc
Golden Block.
Tonopah bonanza. [volume] (Butler City [i.e. Butler], Nev.) 1901-1909, 1906-12-01
II MEMS LEAGUE.

Members of the league and your
friends! DO not forget that the next
meeting VIII be held next Monday
evening, December Sd, at s o'clock.
Mrs. Moore, who is well known In
Tonopah, is an able lecturer and VIII
give an address on How We Get
Our Alphabet" We SHOULD not miss
6his session. .
The place Of meeting Is the Pres
byterfan church, ST. Patrick street
near Cross.
Tonopah bonanza. [volume] (Butler City [i.e. Butler], Nev.) 1901-1909, 1906-12-01

You will find upon figuring Elk
PRESSAGE and BREAKAGE that
we will supply you with your holt
day needs at less cost than you can
bring them in from the outside.
The Miners Drug Store, Inc, Golden
Block.
Tonopah bonanza. [volume] (Butler City [i.e. Butler], Nev.) 1901-1909, 1906-12-01

VIII SINK Shaft ON BOurcey CIaims.
H. u. Bourcey now has a force OF
seven men working upon his claims
near Pilot Knob. Mr.. Bourcey says
that 4 shaft will be begun upon the
Bobtail or Owl claim in about ter
days. Mr.. Bourcey controls seventy.
eight claims surrounding the point
at which the shaft will be sunk. o.
these, thirty-eight are to be develop
ed by G. L. Richard and A. D. Myers
and the remaining forty are to BIZ
held by Mr.. Bourcey and Charles
Cobb.
Tonopah bonanza. [volume] (Butler City [i.e. Butler], Nev.) 1901-1909, 1906-12-01

Mr.. Plttman will continue in the
office of the district attorney for a
week or two in order to familiarize
the new a~ppointee in his duties.
Tonopah bonanza. [volume] (Butler City [i.e. Butler], Nev.) 1901-1909, 1906-12-01

Baggage hauled anywhere at any
time. Phone 1873. Nevada Trans
fer g Express Co. If
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II. &. Wright and Bart Rodgers 81
Deadwood, S. D., are stopping at the
Mizpaa.
The Havre herald. [volume] (Havre, Mont.) 1904-1908, 1906-12-07
CHESTER.


SPECIAL TO THE HERALD:
Chester, Mont, December 8, 'o6.
Miss Arntz went to Great Falls,
Thursday.
Miss Doyle returned to her home in
Great Falls, Saturday.
L. Creighton made a business trip
to Hayre last Friday.
Mrs. r. s. Culbertson is visiting her
daughter, Mrs Geo. Dutro.
The Thanksgiving dance was large
ly attended, and q fine time was re-
ported by all.
Mr. Lattimer, who has been ailing
for few days, went to Havre Sun
day to consult physician.
H. E. Loranger has sold out his
business interests in this place, and
expects to locate In Hayre.
Dodds Keith was operated on in
Great Falls for appendicitis last week.
Although in a serious condition, hopes
for his recovery are entertained.
The Havre herald. [volume] (Havre, Mont.) 1904-1908, 1906-12-07

description. When this is done the
doing Of the previous years labor, and
as result such roads are usually in a
constant state Of unfitness for traffic.
Our knowledge of good roads has come
through practical experience and, in
cidentally, through the loss of much
perspiration. Our conclusion as the
result of this experience Is that road
makers should aim to build a perfect
piece of earth road each year. We real
lee that it is often necessary to employ
makeshift methods in order to really
make all roads In the county passable,
and because OF this it is not expected
that the labor of the year will be nut
on a few miles of road