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New Britain herald., 1921-04-12
OBSERVE soTm ANNIVERSARY.
Mir. and Mrs. Herman F1eiscfler Sur prised at Their Home Last Evening.

p'SSu "s 'hSH IhoshS iSaet I1seniHS.
 Mir. and Mrs. Herman Fleischer of 2S Osgood avenue celebrated their. 54th wedding anniversary at their home last evening All members of the family and immediate relatives were present. Following an interest ing entertainment refreshments were served.
 Several of the reiatives surprised the old couple by putting on a vaude- ville entertainment consisting of the following acts: Hi Henry's" Min strels. Keller" the magician; a rec itation entitled, "No. 9sa Limited:" "Biackjack," a colored comedian: Jack Crossman. singer; Natives of Pigville Center" r1bc sketch: a rec itation entitled. Our Flag and clos ing with tho Star Spangled Banner.
New Britain herald., 1921-04-12
TO ATTEND MEETING

Members of the New Britain Real Estate Board are planning to attend the quarterly meeting of the executive board and the officers of the National Real Estate Board which will be held at the Hotel Taft at New Haven April aT-2s.
New Britain herald., 1921-04-12
YALE FENCING CAPTAIN.

New Haven, April 12.-A. F. Walk CT. Jr. of Pelham Manor, N. F., has been reelected captain of the Yale varsity fencing team. Yale had only one defeat in six dual meets the past winter.
New Britain herald., 1921-04-12
Henry r. Dolan.

Funeral services were held this morning at 9:3o o'clock at St. Mary's church for the late Henry r. Dolan of Barnesdale. Rev. William A.. Downey. cnrate at the church, offf- ciated. Burial was tn St. Mary's cem- etery.
New Britain herald., 1921-04-12
John Nrut,err

The funeral Of John Neuberg. the ex-scrvice man. will be held at 2:30 o'clock tomorrow afternoon at the Erwin Mortuary chapel in Fairview com etery. Neubcrg was a sailor aboard the Wyoming from 1918 10 1920.
New Britain herald., 1921-04-12
Giovannin Ierna .

Giovaunia ferna, the IT day old daughter of Mfr. and Mrs. Paul rerna of ff4 Winter street died at their home this morning. The funeral was held this afternoon and burial was in st. Mary's new cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1921-04-12
CARD OF THANKS.

We wish to express our thanks to all kind friends. ncighbors and rela- lives and especially shopmates at flanders, Frary & Clark. Chahnbcrlain council. IT., O. T. A. ,r for their klndness and sympathy extended us
New Britain herald., 1921-04-12
Deaths and Funerals
Card of Thanks.

The ladies who gave the recent food and apron sale for the benefit of the Irish Relief Fund wish to thank all tho-e who SO generously donated or helped in any way to make the affair a success.
New Britain herald., 1921-04-12
lorwuxp Nv~

The funeral of Lorenzo Wye was held at o'clock this afternoon at the Erwin Mortuary chapel. Rev. Lyman S. Johnson conducted tho service. The burial was in Fairvicw cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1921-04-12
HIGH SCHOOL NOTES.

There will be track practice in the gymnasium tonight at 7:30. Prizes will be awarded the place winners of the interclass meet last Friday.
 Two interclass baseball games were played at Walnut Hill park after school this afternoon. The Seniors played the Juniors and the Sopho- mores battled with the AIidyears. The following men have been appointed to manage the teams: MT. Cherpack, the Seniors; MT. Griffin, the Juniors; Mir. Renehan, the Sophomores; MT. Weir, the Midyears, and Mir. McCabe. the Freshmen.
 A regular meeting of the Amphion club was held during the sixth period in Room 36. Reports on several plays were given and @ discussion followed. Other important business was dis cussed.
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1921-04-27
ASKS AUTO LINE FOR
MAS0M.WABUSKA

c. ], Bookman. of Mason, has made
application to the PublicService Com
mission of Nevada for an extension
of his certificates of public convcn-
icncc and necessity, which permits him
to operate a jitney business within
Lyon County.
Bookrlan asks for permission to op-
rate between Mason and Wabuska
meeting al trains.
>The Nevada Copper Belt railroad
D. w. Mckenzie, G. Metz and {. ;!
No-ohan have been notified by the
Commission that hearing OF the ap-
,,,.at;on will le held at Carson May
17th, 1921.
All passenger autos operating pc
tween Yerington and Wabuska are
prohibited by order OF the Commission
which order was made at the behes
of the Copper Belt Railroad from ar
irving or departing from Wabusks
within one hour of the arrival OF any
Southern Pacific train at that point
It is not known whether or not thu
Copper Belt will oppose the Bookmal
application.
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1921-04-27
SMITH VALLEY FARMERS
MEET FRIDAY

Smith Valley farmers will assemble
at Wellington on Friday, April z9th
at s O'Clock, when the farm bureau
center at Wellington gathers Tor a
business meeting and social good time
A dance will follow the business meet
ing Refreshments will be provided py
the women, who are requested 10
bring sandwiches or cakes.
Several outside speakers will be
present. Mr. Cordhill, manager OF the
Minden Creamery, has been asked 70
be present and explain what MS
creamery is doing toward the piacine
dairy cows in Smith Valley. MT. N'eo
Malone, Water Supervisor, VIII DC
present to answer any questohs o'
the water situation, County Agent
Thomas Buchanan. will be there to *
plain features of Farm Bureau interest,"
TO Smith Valley members.
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1921-04-27
A BREAKFAST OF
BACON AND TOASTS

Miss Avis Lothrop, English teacher
at the Yerington High Scool who was
coach of the girls basket ball team
last season, entertained the members
of both the boys and girls teams and
faculty at bacon breakfast at the
Home restaurant last Sunday morning
The table was covered with as
paragus fern and sweet peas, the place
cards were kewpies playing basket
ball
Miss Lothrop acted as toast mis-
tress and every student was called
upon for toast. The responses by
the students were very credltabie, ano
proves that Miss Lothrop's training
in the art of public speaking has pro-
duced excellent results.
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1921-04-27
OUR WEEKLY TALK
ABOUT. MASON FOLK

The sale of work held in the Church
last Friday afternoon was great sue
cess. Being Mrs. Wells the Presi-
dents birthday surprise was given
her by her daughter, Mrs. Edwards
who brought in large cake with "a
candles. Tea was served to all pres
ent, speeches of congratulations and
recitations were given and a bouque
of carnations presented by the Ladies
Aid
Bert Hillygus was a Reno visitor
last week.
Mrs A. Barlow returned from Oak
land, California, OH Wednesday, where
she has been visiting for the past
month.
Mrs George Frasier. of Fallon, is
visiting with her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. w. Schacht
Boyd Ellis left for San Francisco
after spending few weeks with his
brother George Ellis.
Mrs. Mary Belle Park, Worthy
Grand Matron of the O. f.. S. juris-
diction of Nevada, who visited the
Chapter in Yerington. was visiting
Mason members Wednesday.
Mrs. J Beaupert and Edward were
Mason visitors Friday
Mr.. A. Barlow has been visiting Car
son City and Reno for few Says.
Mr.. and Mrs. V. V. Wyatt and
family left Friday to take up their
residence in Yerington.
On Wednesday afternoon a farewell
party was given by Mrs. i. N
Johnson by the members of the Ladies
Aid previous to her departure for
Portland. A social afternoon was
spent and refreshments were served
after which gifts were presented to her
in recognition of her faithfulness and
help while member of the Aid.
The Card Club held its first meeting
in the club room Saturday evening.
Mrs, Lever and Mrs. P. H. Cook
carsied off the first prizes and Mrs !.
Sturgeon and Mr.. Welge were content
with the BOBBY prize.
. Mr.. and Mrs. l. N. Johnson left
Sunday for Portland, Oregon, where
they expect to locate.
George Guraskovich and family
have moved to Ludwig where he is
employed by the Portland Cement
Company.
r. c. Kicker, of Wellington, was
presented with nine and one-hali
pound boy at the Mason hospital last
Monday.
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1921-04-27
SOUTH MASON VALLEY
WANTS BETTER ROADS

The Farm Bureau Center at the
South end OF Mason Valley adopted
highway improvement as a project
for this years work, at their meeting
Saturday night in the Barrett school
house. The goal set was better roads
for the South End Community and the
immediate Improvement OF the road
between the river bridge and where
th highway ends near the Barrett
scoolhouse. A day was decided on
May 2lst as Good Road Day. NJ
the farmers of the community vii
be asked to turn out with a team and
scrapcr and work on the road. A
committee consisting OF MIR. Fred
Strosnider. who will act as project
leader, Chas Perry Ted and John Nc
Gowan will have charge OF the WORK
and arrange all OF the details concern
ING the work. 1t is hoped everyone
will take part and all join III MAKING
the. first Good Roads Day a success
The women will do their part too
They will prepare lunch and will
serve it to the men at noon i'll picnic
style at the river bridge, or some other
suitable spot This stretch OF road
is used by nearly every one IN the
community and was selected Tor tha'
reason.
Another discussion taken up was the
adoption OF a wage scale; but ths
matter was laid on the table pending
further discussion. County Agent
Thomas Buckman and Home Demon
stration Agent, both spoke on Farm
Hureau work. After the business was
over the meeting adjourned to partake
OF refreshments
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1921-04-27
MINING FOR C0hL
TO BEGIN At ONCE

r. Lancaster, representing the West
Coal and Oil Company, is in Yering-
ton in the interest of his company
which owns coal land, in Coal Val
ley. Mineral County about 40 miles
south of Yerington.
This is Mr.. Lancaster's second visit
to the property and he is greatly
enthuscd over the geological condi'
ditions and the showing now exposed
in the Lewis-lMattinson property
which adjoins the Western Company
ground. He is now preparing to be
gin development work.
MIR. Lancaster SAYS TIC co"l L
what is the real Scotch canned Goa
OF excellent quality.
The Western Coal and Oil Com
pany is a Nevada incorporation o1
which George w. Thatcher, SaiH Bel
ford and George S. Green arc officers
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1921-04-27
NOVEL FEATURES At
MAY 9Th DANCE

New features are added daily to
the festival for the opening of Yer
ingtons Free Camp Grounds. Both
sides OF the hall are to he adorned
with advertisements of Yerington
merchants and prize will be awarded
to the merchant having the most APP
propriatc add OF camping goods We
wish to encourage our local merchants
to carry these goods at prices for
which they can be purchased else
where 1t is unsatisfactory sending
away for camping goods, which usual
~ fail to arrive in time or when it
arrives is not what you ordered
There is no reason why the local mer-
chant cannot get these things for us
as reasonably as they are sold in Reno,
if we let them know that we will buy
them at home if we can get service.
c. B. Newcombe, our genial cleo
trician has ordered his wireless ap-
paratus connected with Rink Hall for
the May sixth affair and will give out
world news all evening. To many
who have not visited Mr. Newcombe' S
wireless station, it will be most inter-
estng to hear news from Mare Island
Catalina and elsewhere.
SO there will be plenty of amuse-
ment for all, whether you dance or
play cards or just listen to the news
and watch the others. It is to be
Nerington's big holiday fete, SO come
help us celebrate. Be sure to bring
at least one good suggestion for some
civic Improvement. to be given our
City Dads They want help in plan
ming our little city, SO that it may be
for all time the neatest, most attrac-
tive place in this part of the state
Write out your suggestion, and if you
have plan for carrying it out just
note on your slip that you will be
willing to place your plans before the
council upon request.
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1921-04-27
BUSY MEETING
OF CITY COUNCIL

A petition was presented to the City
Council of YeringtOn at their regular
meeting last Monday night in which
petitioners ask that the Council de-
clare that all animals within a certain
prescribed area in the city limits are
a nuisance. The object of the petion-
ers is elimination from the business
and residence section of stables and
barns where horses, cows. pigs and
similar animals can be kept, to the
annoyance of neighbors The council
voted unanimously to have the city
clerk make investigation and prepare
an ordinance for their investigation
at the next meeting. That portion OF
the city between California and West
streets and Pearl and Bridge streets
is asked to be affected by the ordinance
The petition tas signed by F. A.
blanchard. n H. Van Alstine. A J..
Webster. E. A. West. J. c. Snyder
W. G. Leary.
Mrs. w. F. Powers. Elizabeth Baker
and J. A. Mccarthy were named as an
election board to serve at the city
election, to be held Tuesday. May 3rd
Engineer George w. Malone pre-
sented to the council approximate
estimates of the cost of septic tanks
suitable for the disposal OF the city
sewerage He suggests the alteration
of the present tanks north OF the city
Mr.. Malone will make detailed re
port at future meeting.
Mr. Malone also reported on the cost
of moving the Spragg -Woodcock ditch
out of the city limits. His estimates
set the figure at approximately $9oO
The city proposes to share this ex'
pense with the ditch company and the
owners of the lots through which thu
ditch passes. A meeting of the ditch
company has been called for the pur
pose of considering the matter.
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1921-04-27
Interesting: Discourse
On Potato Culture

is produced by healthy, vigorous
plants that yield heavily and are grown
under favorable conditions. The seed
must be somewhat immature, reason
ably uniform in size and shape, firm
and sound with first sprouts begin
ming to develop at planting time. The
crop should be inspected two or three
times during the growing season to
see ( free from varietal mixtures and
diseases Final inspection should be
made at the time of planting.
Certified seed is always in demand,
in fact the demand exceeds the supply.
This year Idaho and Oregon potato
growers were unable to fill all their
orders. Recently call came to the
County Agent from neiehborjng
county for carload Of Melted Gem
seed, preferably certified; but the buy
er was wiling to take most any good
seed free from disease He was unable
to find any. Why couldn't Nevada
farmers raise certified seed? This is
feature of potato raising that mas
been overlooked and spells opportu-
nifty for those who would take it.
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1921-04-27
CITY ELECTION

At the City election to be held or
Tuesday next four members of the
Yerington City Council and the Mayor
will be elected to hold Office for the
ensuing term. Mayor Gelder is q
candidate for reelection, and has nc
opposition A contest has developed
in the first ward, Archer, Church
yard and Davis having filed nominal
ing petitions. with but two vacancies
to be filled.
In the second ward, Z. F. Rawsor
md George F. West are candidate
for the two positions. City Cler'
Whitacre is also candidate for re
election without opposition.
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1921-04-27
GRAMMAR SCHOOL NOTES

The following students are on the
honor roll for the month ending April
22nd.
First grade--Elden Catterson, Ed
mund Houghtaling, George Master
son Leslie Osborne. Stanley Neither
ton. Anna Roman, Pauline Springer.
Second grade-Harry Fabri, Ney
Van Alstine. John Catterson, Eleanor
Hanson, Edith Hodson, Anna Nagel.
Third grade--Ardith Barton, Lola
frankie. Hazel Hodson, Fern Spring
er. Hazel Davis. Katharine McDon-
aid
Fifth grade--Katharine Monohan
Seventh grade--Florence Freed.
Eighth grade Edward Dyer.
Mr.. Burr, our deputy Superintend-
ent. called on MS last week
The kindergarten is closed for the
year
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1921-04-27
MIR. NErHERToN's DEATH

VIM. c. Netherton died in the
home of his daughter. Mrs. George.
Newell, in Smith Valley, on the Goth
instant.
The funeral was held Friday alter
noon, the interment being made in the
i. O. O. F. cemetery in Smith Val
ley. Rev. NJ. Patterson conducted
the services.
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1921-04-27
: CRIME WAVE AT FERNLEY

Parties arriving in Ycrington las'
night from Fcrnley report that tn.
Hub Austin store was broken into OF
Tuesday night and $40 in change take'
from the cash register. On the same
night burglars entered the Office o
the Fernley Lumber Company ant
mutilatcd the big safe in an unsuc
cessful attempt to open It, Il'
knobs and handles were broken of
with hammers. The identity OF thu
miscreants is unknown.
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1921-04-27
Optimistic Report on
Mason Valley Mines

ment carried on this year was done
below the 400-ft level. in Blocks ~.
II. 80. 80. 1O8 and lO9 1t will re-
quire a great deal more work to de-
termine the possibilities i'll the above
ground which really involves the pos
sibilitics i'll the perperty below the 400
| it. level. This development should be
continued when the mine resumes
regular production as it can be done
much cheaper as part of the regular
operation than when the property is
operating for this purpose alone.
Gray Eagle Group
The work published in last year
report was continued and completed.
The second raise found the ore body
of average thickness. but of consid-
eraby better than average grade.
A rehabilitation OF the developed
tonnage. using the information obtain
ed from the raise, shows the proven
orc to be:
l.u4s,uuU tons OF UAo o. bold ana
325 per cent Copper;
100000 tons of O1O or Gold and
LOO per cent Copper
No futher work was recommended
at this property for the present
Property Under Option
Engineers have been kept in the
field examining new properties which
have been brought to our attention,
and options were taken on two
properties upon Which we have done
some development work, but not
sufficient at this date to determine
whether it is advisable to purchase
them or not.
Smelter
Nothing was done with the plant
during the year, except some neces-
sarv repairs OF minor character.
General
Persistant efforts have been made
during the past several years, but par
ticularly during the last two years. to
obtain fair freight rate from various
shipping points in Plumas County
California. to the smelter at Thomp-
,on. Nevada While Plumas County
only started copper production lew
wears ago. developments have been
so favorable that it is now fairly
important producer and will, no doubt.
become increasingly so. The ores
mined are practically all concentrated.
the product being shipped to Salt
Lake Valley smelters. The Thonp-
son plant is about five hundred miles
nearer the mines and with tar
freight rate and some changes at the
smelter. should be able to obtain
smelling tonnage from that district
which colud be proiitably treated.
The Western Pacific Railway has
refused to Join in any through rate
This has necessitated applying to the
Interstate Commerce Commission Tor
relief. A hearing was held in Reno
before the \OINIlSs'ohSi A|N"'
during the month OF July. At this
hearing your Company was supported
bv the Public Service Commission OF
thc State OF Nevada. the Reno Cham
her of Commerce and others. ne
Examiner recommendation has been
placed before the Commission. The
final argument is set for March 18th,
and decision by the Commission
should not be long delayed there
after. 1t is believed that this will
compel the establishment OF just
rate. which will undoubtedly prove
of great benefit to your company.
Respectfully submitted,
A. j. McNAB
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1921-04-27
CARD OF THANKS

To Our many friends who, by then
kind thoughts, loving acts and floral
tokens extended their sympathy Ill
our. hour of sadness, and helped to
make our burden lighter, we extend
our sincere thanks.
The Guild Family
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1921-04-27

Austin Nugent went to Reno last
week to take the civil service exami-
nation for the position Of Yerington
postmaster. There were no other APP
plicants.
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1921-04-27

VI IItClCSt HOt dIOHS " tHC StOSh-
holders. but to the public generally:
Mr.. Wilbur Judson, President
Mason Valley Mines Company,
New York, y. Y.
Dear Sir:
submit the following report Of The
operations of the Company for the
year ended December 81, 1920:
Production
There was no production during the
year.
Mining Property: Mason Valley group
Development was continued at this
property until the end Of April. at
which time it was completely stopped.
The following development has been
done in this Group this year and to
date
1920 To Date
Raises and Wines. 800 it. 1852 tt.
Drifts and crosscuts, $40 it. 1o,620 #.
Total ..... 600 # 32,202 #
The greater portion of the develop
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1921-04-27

On Monday George Martin, with nj
big tractor, moved the county hospita
buildings from the rear of the Leavit'
residence to their new location adJoin
inc the Odle hospital building or
Center street
There seems to be an epidemic o
tonsilitis among the babies OF Yering
ton. II such cases being under th'
professional care Of one physician.
*8x%%x%
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1921-04-27
EPISCOPAL MISSION

Ascension Day May 5th. Services
in Leavitt Hall at 10 A. NJ ..... -.
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1921-04-27

Mrs. Harry Dukes will entertain
the members of the Japanese operetta
caste at basket party in her home
next Friday evening. The operetta
will be produced in the near future
and is expected to reveal much excel
lent local talent.
r. l.. Waggoner came in iron,
Susanville, California, last Monday
He came to attend to legal matters
coming up at the present session OF
the District Court
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1921-04-27

Herewith we reproduce the annual
report of General Manager A. J. Nc
Nab OF the Mason Valley Mines Com
pany for the past year. The report is
OF interest not alone to the stock
holders. but to the public generally:
Cheyenne Wells record., 1921-09-22
AROYA CITY NEWS !
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Everybody attended the Lin
coin county fair at Hugo last
week.
Mr.. John Gillispie returned
home from Colorado Springs and
Denver the first of the week.
Mrs. Ainsley has sold the hotel
at Aroya to Mrs. John Hensley.
who has taken charge of it and
is doing good business.
Miss Helen Dodds who has
been visiting at the Bledsoe ranch
north of Aroya has gone to
Mound Valley, Kansas.
Mrs. Ruby Holman arrived
here Tuesday morning from Ex
celsior Springs. Mo-. to visit her
son and family James Holman.
She reports everything fine in
Missouri.
Cheyenne Wells record., 1921-09-22

Now is the time to order your
fruit. You can get it fresh from
the iced cars just as it arrives
from the orchards and in good
shape for putting up. Alberta
peaches and Keifer pears at So. rs
per bushel basket in five bushel
lots; $3.50 in ten bushel lots. or
$500 per single bushel. These
prices are for delivery on or
about the oath or 26th of Septem.
ber. Inquire of L. v. Hudson
Cheyenne Wells record., 1921-09-22

Sunday School at 10 a. m.
preaching at II a. m. Subject
Retrospect and prospect. Junior
League at 8 p. m. Epworth
League Gas p. m. Preaching at
7:3O p. nj. Subject Birds of a
feather will flock together.
Prayer meeting every Wednes-
day at 7:3O p. m. The public is
invited to all these services.
NJ. P. Dixon, pastor.
Cheyenne Wells record., 1921-09-22

Monday of this week this office
got out large bills for Lubin
Guthrie, manager of the KoeniR
store, announcing that there will
be q "Shattering Price Cutting"
at their store this week only. on
mems and boys clothing. Now
fellows if you are in need of a
good suit of togs and "hard
boiled shirt and hat" better call
on Lubin.