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Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1909-03-27
STORY ABOUT
THE MOUNTAIN
VIEW COUNTRY

The Mountain View mines lie thre,
and one-half miles south of the South
ern Pacific railroad by an excellent
wagon road, connecting with Iona, the
nearest station, and IL miles south OF
Walker river. The camp elevation is
about 5000 feet. The formation is the
usual granite, rhyolite, porphyry and
quartnte characteristic of the gold pro-
ducing properties of this state,
The Mountain View ledge can be
traced for more than 1000 feet, showing
a width of from two to three feet. A
conservative sample of the groupings
give an average, from twenty-five assays
Of So. 20 per ton. gold.
The Company's ground includes two
large parallel veins known to carry
values. and 1000 feet on the Mountain
View ledge. There are known to exist
three distinct chimneys of ore, of mill
ing grade, two of which have been only
partially opened. the lowest and most
westery having. so far. proven to be the
richest in values which occur in white
talcose substance, said by experts to be
due to hot spring or geyser action, de-
noting permauence of vein and values.
Indeed, this whole region looks like a
geyser bed, from Black Mountain $
crater down to Mountain View. These
veins are so really true fssure" that
rock, thrown down. ratt.es away to no
where. The ore bodiss are from ten to
twelve feet wide. ranging in values from
Sl2 to $500. The richest values are
found in this cream white, spungy
ore, light as punice stone
During the past year, $1,000 dollars
worth o! bullion was sent to Carson.
plating an average of $50 per ton. This
was not even published in the home
paper. The property has been opened
up by two tunnels OF 500 and $50 feet.
upper and lower levels respectively 1t
is $50 feet from the lower level to the
top of the hill. In the lower tunnel, ].
]. Beatty, Vice President of the COM
pany, has. with Salt Lake and Gold
field leasing company. sent down an so
foot shaft, all in ore, giving a depth
from surface OF 200 feet The shaft is
six feet wide at the bottom. from which
width assay returns are so satisfactory
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1909-03-27

A San Francisco paper, of recent date,
says: George w. Thomas. miner, COM
mitted suicide at his residence, Sl6
Grove street, by taking poison. Thomas
was injured some time ago by being run
over Dy an automobile. His mind was
affected by the accident.
The above refers to mining man WHO
spent several months in the Yerington
district three years ago. He made his
headquarters at Nordyke and was re-
markable for his jovial manner. He
was then associated with the Treadwell
people of Alaska. His untimely death
came as a shock to his friends here
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1909-03-27
IMPROVING

Improvements in the way of house
building and yard improvements in Yer.
ington are noticeable on every hand.
Attorney j. A. Cutlery who has sew
eral lots in the Ish addition, has the
frame up of what promises to be one OF
the handsomest residences in town, and
when completed will add much to the
appearance of that section. He has also
set out a number of shade trees and
Towering plaEts.
Father Molyneux has made many i'm
provements to the Catholic church
grounds. A neat picket fence incloses
the lot, and a covering of gravel covers
the same rectory has been built for
the accommodation of the pastor and a
driven well of good water is one more
improvement to the property.
c. d. Mcdonald. the contractor, has
made some improvents to his place, cor
ner of Broadway and California. He
has moved his house to face Broadway
and is erecting barn and stable on the
south end of the lot. good fence sur
rounding improves the place quite
little.
F. w. Fairbanks this week received
bunch of trees from California, fruit and
shade. which, when set out, will make
his place loom up like a garden of eden.
Grant Moler has been out in the tim
Der for week gathering up some of the
native shade trees, and when they are
planted and leafed out their welcome
shade will improve the Moler home.
Ira Wagner is adding some to his
pretty residence and grounds by plant
ing great quantity of trees. And it is
his intention to make lawn around his
home this spring
Charles Archer had some eucalyptus
(blne gum) and California pines shipped
from California last week, and has set
them out in his garden. 1t is to be
hoped the gums will thrive, as they
make fine shade tree, being of the
evergreen variety
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1909-03-27
a Merry Party

Last week Mrs Bud Daniels, assisted
by Mrs. McCune. gave a luncheon in
honor IF Mrs. Barrett, Sr Covers were
laid for twelve. The house was dark
ened and electric lights gave fairy
like effect to the decorations, which
were in a scheme of red and blue rib
bors, knotted above the center, and ex-
tending to the four corners of the table.
Baby McCune also came i'll for his share
of the honors, and happy toasts were
rendered to the silvery-haired dowager
and the cooing babe. Music added the
graceful last touch to wholly enjoyable
occasion
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1909-03-27

value metals from the lower grades of
minerals. One of the results of this
long and patient work is found i'll Ed
ward Fink's process. While 1t Is new
as yet in the trial stage, enough has
been accomplished to demonstrate its
value when further mechanical inn
provements shall have been added. II
is not failure, but has achieved signal
success so far as il has been tried. Mr..
Fink is now to substitute oil as fuel
instead of using coal slack The effort
will be known in a few days. Samuel
Newhouse, the financial backer states
that he has decided to close his milling
liant at Newhousc, Utah, for enlarge
ment, and arrangements are now in
progress for the organization of com
pany which will merge the Newhouse
copper properties in Beaver County with
the Fink Smelling Co. He feels sure of
making the greatest move for the relief
OF the ore producers that has yet been
devised, through the extended operation
of the Fink process. In due time he
and his associates will, according to his
talks with the press reporters, have all
arrangements completed for installing
these plants wherever adequate quanti-
ties of ore are produced. This means
that Nevada will receive its proper share
of attention, The new organization of a
holding company will extend its sphere
OF action to mining camps all over the
country, to the end that it will be made
to yield millions through the utilization
of low grades by the more economical
and direct method of extraction. "-Ex.
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1909-03-27
To Hold Session at coIdfieId

A series of conferences which will af-
ford opportunity for discussion upon all
of the important problems affecting the
mining industry. is being arranged for
by the American Mining Congress, whi II
has decided to hold its next annual ses-
sion at Goldfeld, Nevada, during No
vember of this year.
Already prominent mining men, min
ing attorneys and various asso tions
are asking for the opportunity to present
for discussion certain matters vitality
affecting the welfare OF the industry. So
intimate a relation does the condition of
mining bear to the whole national pros
perity, that the committee on mines and
mining of the United States congress,
which petitioned the mining congress 10
hold its next session at Goldheld, is ar
ranging to be represented by majority
of its members. The forest service of
the government, which has likewise
been brought in close contact with min
ing operations in many instances, will
be given a chance to uphold its course
before the mining men of the western
regions who, if any, have had real cause
to complain of the improper administra-
ton of the forest reserves.
A committee on the General Revision
ofaFederal Mining Laws which has been
laboring two years or more upon plan
foi unifying the laws affecting mining
will make its final report. 1t is consid-
cred by representative mining men that
this is one of the most important tasks
ever undertaken by the mining congress,
and with the growing strength of this
organization It is believed that the ear of
/ the national congress can be easily
gained when substantial reforms in this
direction are recommended.
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1909-03-27
LITTLE LOCALS

Thad Hoppin was in from Mountain
View Monday.
Ike Strosnider made trip to Fallon
this week.
Ferd Van Heuit was an arrival from
Blair, Wednesday.
Prof. j. Mariner was in Yerington
this week from Reno selling musical in
struments.
Ben Erway was an arrival from Sacra-
nento this week ON visit to his parents.
Judson Smith has received word that
his jewelry workman will be here next
week.
The rate of taxation for the city has
been placed by the council at per cent,
the same as last year.
Mrs Alice K. Hilbun, was granted
hivorce i'll the District Court on the 9th
of March 1909 J. Andrew Cutlery act
ing as her attorney.
The Rebekahs gave an ice cream lunch
and social ON Wednesday last A goodly
crowd was there and all enjoyed them
selves, and it is reported no better time
could of been had. Ed Dyer and H.
Hanson carried way first prize, while the
BOBBY went to George Ambrose.
The city council has had the ordinance
drawn for the coming city election,
which will be held May 2. The clerk
was instructed to make provisions for
same.
The young peoples class in elocution,
Delsarte and physical culture, organized
on Monday last, will have their first in
struction today at IL O'Clock. The wo-
mems class will be organized Monday
Mrs. Legg will be in Dayton on the
23rd. with variety of Spring millinery
for Easter. She will return to Yering
ton on or before April Sd, where she
will be pleased to meet her old customers.
Mrs. B. Vaillencour desires to an
nounce to the ladies of Yerington and
vicinity that her grand opening of spring
millinery will take place April l. She
extends an invitation to all
Members of Mason Valley Lodge ol
Odd Fellows are requested to meet al
their hall this evening at 7;30 to arrange
for the funerals of their late brothers
chas. Genzel and W. X. Penrose.
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1909-03-27
Surprise Party

On Friday evenining, March 10,
slrprise party was given Miss Winifred
Warren and very pleasant time was
had by all Games and music were had,
after which dancing was indulged in.
The following persons were i'll attend
ance: Misses Winfred Warren. Iva Nc
Donald, Elva Hanson, Blanch Daniels,
Ethel Burrows, Edna Dillon. Carrie Gift
ford. Mrs. H. Sittell Mrs. X. Warren
and Messrs. Carl Davis, w. Cardinal,
Herb Hamlin. r. Moore, F. Hanson,
G. Kneirim. F. Compton, w. Johns, d.
Warren, p. Mapes and {. Whitney.
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1909-03-27
THE FINK SHELTER

When the first announcements were
made of the success OF the Fink smelt :
ing process, even the most experienced
mining men did not fully appreciate the
scope of its usefulness. That it means
so much to the small and large producer
alike, and eventually will have much to
do with furthering the great mining in
dustry in every section of the world
where precious minerals are to be found
Is more clearly evinced each day by the
interest shown in every quarter. Min
ing men are inquiring daily what results
are being obtained at the experimental
plant that has just been overhauled and
placed in regular commission.
II am greatly interested in this pro-
ject," is the way mining men from the
isolated mining districts express them
selves. This is the sentiment OF people
in every walk of life, for it will mean so
much to the laboring classes, and re-
juvenate old and new miningdistricts.
An eminent mining writer, who has
been watching the Fink process, has an
interesting article on plans for extend
ing the usefulness Of the new discovery,
which follows:
The little that is known Of the Fink
process smelter through the tests OF its
merits in the treatment of fine copper
concentrates, and the announcement that
it will be applied to lead and sulphide
ores, makes it an object of interest
throughout the mining world For it
seems destined to be a marked inno-
vation that has long been awaited; that
is to say, the business of producing ores
has reached stage where in order to
assure the producers adequate profit,
cheaper and better methods of extract
ing values is imperatively necessary.
We have believed for years that the
great metallurgical forces OF tue country
would be able in time to evolve through
chemical investigation and ceaseless ex-
Fermentation more direct and economi-
cal methods of extracting the higher
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1909-03-27
BOB APSEY IS DEAD

| Genial, wilolehearted, broadminded
Bob Apsey has trudged up the last trail
and passed over the Great Divide The
pioneers know that, among their fast
thinning ranks, sturdy sentry has
fallen. The legal men know that their
fraternity has lost mind as logical as
ever appealed to the justice bench. Men
and women grown, with children cling
ing about them, will remember that, as
children everyone of them had Uncle
Bob Apsey' for friend and none
could tell for what it was that tliev ran
to meet him-the stick of candy or the
smile and pat on the head the recogni-
ton of cilild's rights that invariably ac-
companied the meeting
Born in England 7S years ago, MIR.
Apsey came to America when three wears
old. He came to Mason Valley, May 7,
1877. He was married to Miss Fogg in
the fall of '83, who is now i'll in Los
Angeles. He practiced law here for a
goodly number of years, was district at
torney of Lyon county. which he served
well. His failing health and the loss of
his eyesight, although it Nclouded the
evening OF his life, could not quite dim
his bright mind, and the writer has
spent many profitable hour listening
to his pertinent comments on current
events. He was the most remai kable
witnesses on the stand during the recent
trial of the water suit at Reno, his MEM
ory for past events so years ago being
something phenomenal, his facts array
ed in logical, orderly sequence He was
ever friend OF the church, and pastors
have always known just where to find
him. The funeral took place Thursday
and was attended by many friends.
Owing to illness Mrs. Apsey, who is in
Los Angeles, was unable to be present.
The tumult and the shouting dies
The captains and the kings depart
Still stands thine ancient sacrifice,
An humble and contrite heart.
Lord, God of Hosts, be with us vet,
Lest we forget, lest we forget -
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1909-03-27
DEATH OF W. R. PENROSE

The community was shocked Thursday
when it learned of the death of w. X.
Penrose of Wabuska
Mr.. Penrose had been a resident of
Mason Valley for long time, and was
one OF its prominent farmers. He was
a good neighbor and kind husband and
father, and the county has lost worthy
citizen. He was about o3 years old and
is survived by wife and several SONS
and daughters. The funeral will take
place Sunday under the auspices of the
Odd Fellows, of which. order he was a
member.
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1909-03-27
RAILROAD
IN The NEAR
FUTURE

Residents of Yer r'ngton are now conf
dent of new road being built from the
Southern Pacific tracks to this town.
Further than that nanv of them declare
they have assurances that the railroad
company will begin the work of grading
the 10 miles of road to Yerington and
have it in condition for the laying of
rails this summer Within the next 80
days it is said that work will begin
Mining operators i'll the district assert
that there is sufficient tonnage of cres
there to warrant the building of the
road, and that it is now looked upon as
one of the best feeders to the Southern
Pacific.
Recently $1,000 was paid for several
springs near Wabuska, which are to fur
nish tie water for the new smelter
plant. Tie property for the smelter
site is being fenced in and other details
are being looked after
Several thousand acres of lane laying
between the Mason Valley mine and
Yerington was recently purchased and
it is said that it will be used for trackage
and yards for the smelter and the rail-
road line.
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1909-03-27

as to be unobtainable A hoist has beer
installed and an 8horse team put ON +,
maui ore to Schurz, down-hll pull o
ten miles. The mill at Schurz gets good
results from these ores. There are al
ready, 100 tons on the dump.
There are other values which depth
VIII surely prove. On the Bibb and
Miller lease, Inspiration claim, telluriunl
ores have been found in several places,
iiecking the vein matter in ledges averag.
ing from to IL feet in width. There
is tellurium streak three inches wide in
the face of the tunnel They have Just
passed through an ore shoot Is feet long
containing free-miling ore At the tun-
nel entrance is an ore shoot 80 feet long
on which Wine is now being sunk
The entire width of the shaft is in ore,
three feet of which is of shipping grade
Assays have ranged from 81 to S14S in
gold and silver. AT depth of 20 feet,
the free gold is coated with tellurium.
The writer picked up piece on which
the sylvanite marked itself in glstening
hieroglypliics. Mr.. Bib, who special
lied for years on these ores in Colorado.
informs me that sylvanite means He
brew letter.
The Shirley c., owned by Hoppin and
Willis Bros. has a prospecting shaft
down 90 feet. Big porphyry dikes cross
east and west. checkered by northerly
and southerly ledges Mr.. Hoppin first
found tellurides here. two years ago.
The north side. Willis Bros, touching
the Shirley c.. is claimed by the gov
ernment expert, on a recent visit, to be
the KEY to the naturalization of the
whole district. 1t lies i'll the hollow,
like the palm of the hand, showing
very rich surface paintings, and has SO
feet of shaft and 50 feet of crosscutting.
The Red Grow group of seven claims
owned by Willis Bros, and Ross. carries
several immense dikes running east and
west, beside many small ledges. 1t lies
north of the Mountain View property.
The main tunnel, in 200 feet, is expect
ed to cnt the ledge in IS feeet more. On
the surface this ledge averages 80 feet
III width. An assay straight across this
big ledge gave 50 on the surface. -Four
inch stringers run as high as 500.
Between the Red Crow, and about 20o0
feet north OF the Mountain View mine.
lie the Miller and Beatty claims. on
which very promiaing shoots of ore
have recently been opened. The ledge
walls are from to 10 feet apart. From
a width OF IL feet, assay returns as
high as $50 per ton were secured.
DELI.A WILLIS HoPPIN.
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1909-03-27
Millinery Opening

The Livingstone Millinery wishes to
announce their spring opening on Thurs
day, April l, 2 and 3, 1909. This open
ing will disclose the finest array OF
French patterns i'll numerous catchy
STYLES ever shown in Yerington. The
ladies are invited to call.
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1909-03-27
SMALL Was Pleased

Leslie SMALL got gold-headed cane
last night for his efforts in behalf of the
proper conduct of affairs in the assembly.
He said his pleasure was great, it was all
his and he went way back and sat down.
Carson Appeal.
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1909-03-27
AT LAMS'


Just arrived, fresh lot Of all kinds of
bulk and package garden seed. Call in
when in town.
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1909-03-27

The climb up the ladder of Mason
Valley STOCK over last weeks quotation
of 81 ~ IL to S5.25 is due to the en-
countering of princely body of high
grade copper ore in that mine.
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1909-03-27

Early Rose seed potatoes for sale at
ranch of Ambrose RosascM.
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1909-03-27

Horses for sale at the Holland ranch
Advertise in the Times.
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1909-03-27
YERINCTON STOCKS

The following quotations are taken
rom Salt Lake papers of date of March
Arizona republican., 1909-10-14
WENT TO SEE TAFT.

It was estimated that exclusive of the school children there were close to three hundred Mesaites aboard the ex- cursion train when it pulled out yes terday morning.
 All the business houses were closed and the streets were practically de- serted. The school children were chaperoned by their teachers and the students of the High school were also with their teachers.
 Prof. H. D. Evans said that every one from Fl Rancho Bonito had joined the crowd. even to the cook, and that the ranch was deserted for the day.
 A great many of the Mesa citizens were very much disappointed in not being able to go to the Capitol building to see the president there, the reception committee more especially. The special train provided for this occasion was sidetracked Tn Tempe to allow the train bearing the president to proceed to Phoenix. thus causing the Mesa people to arrive late in Phoenix: the return trip however was made on time.
Arizona republican., 1909-10-14
FARM|NG COURSE
 BEGINS ON MONDAY
There Will Be Free Education for Four
 Weeks

Commencing next Monday. the 18th, there win be given in the Mesa high school a four weeks course in agricul- ture. This has been definitely an nounced by Prof H. Q. Robertson, and is good news to the people of Mesa The day classes will be held at the High school, and any person, whether he be farmer or merchant, or student may enter. The cost is absolutely free and text books are furnished free.
 The course will comprise of lectures and practical demonstration in dairy ing. irrigation, beet culture, cante- loupe raising and general farming in cluding practical horticulture. The course will be administered by Prof. Fowler of the University 'of Tucson. Prof Fowler is graduate of the Uni versity of Kansas and holds the degree of NJ. s.
 The night course will probably be given at the Vance Auditorium. al- though more definite announcements will be given later This will be pre- cisely along the same lines with the exception of the demonstrations which will of necessity be omitted.
 Credit should be given Prof. Rob- ertson and the High school trustees. especially Attorney George Silver thorne, who has worked faithfully and hard to secure this course. Any one
Arizona republican., 1909-10-14
QUEEN VALLEY DEVELOPMENT
 COMPANY

The regular meeting of the Queen Valley Development company was held Monday afternoon. The Secretary, A. L. Hawley reported that the first pay ment had been made on the well drill- ing machinery, and that there was suf- ficient funds on hand to make the sec ond payment on the machinery and to pay the freight bills. It is expected the tools and drills will arrive bF the 16th, when the actual drilling of the 16inch wells will be commenced.
 The membership of this company is steadily growing. and there was paid into the treasury over s3s0.00 in new membership fees and delinquencies. The officers for the year were also elected. and are President P. F. Fuller. Vice President J. Stewart, See-Treas. A l.. HaYley. General Manager J. F. Hem perl y and the directors are O. c. Bull lock, J. T. Lisonbee and A Lewis.