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lasygggl Yerington Times
VOL. L. YERINGTON, NEVADA, SATURDAY. JANUARY 4, 1908. NUMBER 1
| D. O. K. K. Midwinter Ceremonial a Grand Success
KO -KO — KO— RASS KORRASS SAN, KHORASSAN. That was the sound that filled the air in and about
Yerington Saturday night last, the echoes of which have failed even up to this time to die away. Everyone is talk
ing Khorassan. Never in the history of Yerington have the people been treated to as fine a spectacle as that
which took place on the principal streets in the nature of a street pageant which preceded the ceremonial session
on last Saturday night. Never liefore in the career of the great copper camp has it lieen the honor of the peo- j
pie to entertain as guests men more influential tn the affairs of state as well as everyday life than those who Jl\
made the journey from Keno to teach llieir brethren m that grand order Knights of Pythias the mysteries
of the Dramatic Order Knights of Khorassan. The pleasure which the town folk took in entertaining
the visitors, lioth in and out of the bulge, brought again to light the enviable reputation of the people
of this city on the score of hospitality.
When the hour of 7:30 arrived everything was in readiness and the grand street parade started
um its journey. The local lodge of Kagles turned out nearly 100 strong. They made one of the
features of the procession and took an active part in showing the Knights the sights of the city.
From all parts of the valley people had come to witness the pageant. Main street was thronged
with a mass of humanity that resembled carnival time in the cities of western Nevada. Along
the line of march red fire burned brightly the illumination adding beauty to the scene. It
was an appreciative crowd too, that gazed upon the scene, their warmth frequently dis
playing itself in generous applause.
It was an ideal ni^tit, such a night as takes its part in proving Yerington's claim
to the finest climate in Nevada.
The Knights of Khorassan were all mounted. In their gorgeous costumes
resplendent with beauty under the glare of the arc lights they presented an impos
ing spectacle. And the camel and the ostrich and the other birds and animals
that useil to roam the hills and plains of the Har Hast were there! They ap- X
peared to take as much enjoyment out of the aff.iir as those who ffa/ed upon
tile scene. The rear of the procession was brought up by the victims, a
bunch of men imprisoned in hay racks to prevent their escape. It was
that gang that was to furnish the amusement for the memliers of the J>.
(>. K. K., later in the evening. That they carried out their part of the
program can lie attested by not only all the onlookers, but by Judson
tl. R. Smith, Mayor of Yerington, who was there for the purpose
known only to himself and those who saw him operated upon in
the Sixteenth order of bit. Hut we are getting ahead of our
story. After counter-marching down Main street the parade
diskinded. The IJ. O. K. K's. and the novitiates repaired
to Owl hall where with very little delay the ceremonial ses
sion liegati. In groups of four ami five the beginners were
shown tlie mysteries of Khorassanism ami taught the
lessons that accompany them. Fred White, of the
Reno Journal, Grand Vizier elect was master of cere
monies. In that diflfi, ult position he commanded
tlie admiration of all especially when he called
upon some "victim" to do a stunt he had had
no opportunity to rehearse. In Dunn ami Levy
and Rosenthal and the others whose pictures
are here shown he had able assistants. What
a journey that is across the hot sands to
t.it* metx-a will never lie known save to
those who ltave traversed the route.
At all events, this much can la- said:
A ntan who takes that trip can upon
his arrival to the haven o( rest lift
his head to Ifeuven and say ‘‘I
am the ta;tter for it.” Follow
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old and the new members
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p esence at functions of the kind has come to be reckoned almost indispensable. Those who responded were: N. W.
Willis, past chancellor commander of Greenfield I/odge No. 30, K. of P.; J. H. Guttery, the newly-elected chan
cellor commander of Greenfield Lodge; Douglas Lawson, district deputy; Judge Hannon, P. H. Knemeyer, John
Bdwards Bray, John Wright and Sol Levy. In closing it is hut just to say that the success of the entire affair
k is due in no small degree to Douglas Lawson, than whom there is no l>etter man or indefatigable worker in
| \ the order.
Commenting on the pilgrimage the Reno Journal of Monday morning says: By far one of the most
successful pilgrimages of Zaynab Temple, Knights of Khorassan, came to an end with the return of the
\ tired travelers to Reno last night. In all 50 members journeyed to Yerington Friday morning, arriv
ing at that prosperous and hospitable city that evening. From that time until last night every mo
ment was taken up with work and incidentally a little celebrating. In all 61 tyros marched across
the hot sands that led to Mecca and the coveted pleasure of joining tl e ranks of the elect.
A more successful session was never held in the history of Zaynab Temple. Not a single
serious mishap occurred to mar the success or pleasure of the journey.
\ The people of Yerington had made extensive preparations for the reception and enter
^ taiiiment of the visitors.
The Knights arrived at Yerington al>out 5 o'clock Friday evening. Chancellor Com
mander Willis and meml>ers of Greenfield Ixxlge of the Knights of Pythias met the
guests. Chancellor Commander Willis, on behalf of the lodge, welcomed them. Led
by a brass band the procession made its way up the main street where they
were again greeted, this time by Mayor Smith, who on behalf of the city tamed the
fair city over to the visitors. An immense copper-colored key, a symbol that
everything in Yeriligton was at their disposal, was presented to Royal Virier
\ Dan n. The travelers were then taken to their hotels, where dinner waa
served. The lodge hall was entirely too small to accommodate At crowd
and the opera house was secured. Three candidates for Knighthood were
initiated Friday night. Hy a special dispensation the three ranks, Page,
lisquire and Knight, were conferred on the three applicants. This
work was carried through in a very impressive manner. ‘
Saturday morning was devoted entirely to business matters of
the temple. The applications were received, noted and made ready
fo£ action that evening. Final preparations were completed dijr
king the afternoon for the big parade of the evening. This, was
one of the features of the occasion. The Kagles of the town
joined with the Knights in taking part in the procession.
A1 my of the Khorassaus were mounted; all were in cos
tunie. There was an abundance of red fire, plenty of
music and lots of noise. Not only every body in the
city, but from the camps were in attendance.
Penned up in hay wagons and under close
the 61 tyros were hauled along the line of march.
No time was lost in beginning the cerempnial
session. In squads of five or more tbe urifwt
unate ones who were about to venture across
ktlie unknown waste were started on their
journey, and from that time until the end
there certainly was not a single dull
moment.
F. L. White was master of cere
monies. White is not new to thi
work and saw to it that the de
tails were carried through with
oat delay. A number of new
featu es were introduced.
The crowning feature of
the session started about
1 o’clock Sunday morn*
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k til daylight. Plate*
for 150 were spread
at the banquet,
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2 Those Who Took th: Journey Over the Hot Sands Last J
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4 Saturday Night £
4 Frank Leonard, W. K. Hannon, J. L McKay, I
1 T. M. Hammond, K. J. Ross, John Arends, I
4 H. B. HilyKUs. K. A. Blanchard, F. Barnett,i ♦
t John Snyder, • J. D. Leavitt. Lawrence Tanner,
f F. H. Knemeyer, A. A. Arends, J. C. Hunter, J
4 N. W. Willis, O. B. Lewis, J H. Guttery, ^
4 L. H. Bartholomew, M F. Ryan, Hurry Knox, 4
J B. S. Johnson, David Douglas, Walter Baird, 4
♦ W. F. Powers, F. W. Voider, Ross Thompson,
4 Charles A. BcUoil, S. Ii. Merchant, B. R. Lam, 2
2 D. Lawson, F. J. Vicks, Harry Samftel, j
♦ Neil McLeod, J. F. Musick, George Burns, I
2 J, H. Norris, H. F. Holland, C. H. Damon, 2
2 W. G. Lovie, Alex Womack, R. K. Fordham, 4
♦ C. I). McDonald, A! Requa. h K Warren, 4
4 H. Hironvmous, F. W. Fairbanks, Frank C. ^allanher, 4
2 Leslie Sniaill, P. B. Anderson. . Theodore Traukel,
4 A. A. Marsal, Joseph lam^, Nate Fish, 2
♦ C. C. Youiik, Guy B. Leavitt, B. II. Van Alstine. 4
2 William HatlieriH, Judson G. R. Smith, R U. Vaughan, 4
♦ W. J. Burdette, lid Markwell, 4
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Kolui Bro*. ready made clothing for
men at I,am a. Sec our jWU special.
Ivast Wednesday nij{ht the first ice
formed on the Walker river.
Prosperity Welcomes
Ttje l^eu) Year
The new year finds Yerington in a
most healthy and prosperous condition.
Nineteen hundred and seven witnessed
a revival based upon genuine merit
which brought this section rapidly to the
front. The year that has just passed on
to history dealt kindly with Yerington
ami will be remembered us the real
starting point of the brilliant career
ahead.
But 1908 promises to eclipse all pre
vious efforts. The signs point to many
changes for the better that will lift the
district to its proper station in the min
ing and agricultural world.
Yerington is already preparing to
strike a lively gait, one that will make
the other camps of Nevada hustle to
follow. When 1909 shall have rolled
around it will be welcomed in a manner
Continued on last page
Mountain View
Persistency in mining lias many times
led to successess; in fact, without it no
man should engage in the pursuit for
wealth gained from Mother Earth. How
often men have “thrown up the sponge"
on the very verge of becoming rich
through the striking of the ore body is
only too well known to followers of the
mining came.
Had George Willis, secretary of the
Wilson Gold Mines company, and a min
ing man of years of experience been less
persistent in his conclusions concerning
the locality of the ore body at depth the
Times this week would have been un
able to convey the information to the
shareholders in the company that in the
shaft high-grade pannings are being ob
tained, which indicate that the miners
are nearing the rich ore shoot which was
lost before the resumption of operations
on the property by the Wilson Gold
Mines company. Kvery indication points
to the opening up of high-grade in
quantity within the next few days.
Ore of a milling grade occurs in all
the company’s workings, but a deter
mined effort has been made for several
weeks to h^ate the rich material. It
now appears as though the efforts of the
company are to be crowned with success.
Members of the Pilgrimage Who Were the Guests
Km it l<orke, K. Roff, Frank Corsiglia,
I George W. Perkins, Satn H. Rosenthal, O. Kursell,
I- F. P. l)ann, T. M. Hammond, Jim Raine, Jr.,
Harry Cliristenaon, F'red M. White, T. M. Fitzgerald,
I Joe Long, John Wright, Frank Malay,
J A. M. Beebe, J. K. Bray. George Muncey,
W. H. Lyons, W. J. Wright, A. G. Caughten,
I K. J. Coats, L. B. Self, Ralph Julien,
I O. Sessions, C. K. Ganlella, W. W. Sanford,
Frank Campbell, Sol Levy. Harry Clinton,
4 Ross Peterson, Alfred R. Sadler, J. P. Schneider,
J Harry Knox, Clarence Skinner, George Hark.
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The Smelter
That the Native Copper company
means business so far as its smelter is
concerned is evidenced by the fact that
the foundation for the plant is already
in place. Work will "be started at once
upon the main building and the ma
chinery installed therein as soon as con
ditions will permit.
The company ie known to have plenty
money t>ehind it ami the idea of spend
ing .1 considerable portion of it in the
erection of a smelter has met the hearty
approval of the shareholders. The com
«
pany’s ground is being actively devel
oped with the result that each day adds
to its value as a copper producer.
There is already in sight a vast amount
of ore which not only runs well in the
red metal, but carries a value in gold
that will counteract all incidental ex
penses incurred in the extraction of the
copper values.
The new smelter will be located in the
Walker range in plain sight of the city
of Yerington. It ts figured about ninety
days will elapse before the wheels will
be turned.