Show DEATH OF JOSEPH WHARTON joseph wharton of philadelphia better know as the nickel king of the united states died at a ripe old age on january alth for a great many years mr fon on has been heavily interested in mining in the west his principal holdings here being in eldorado canyon lincoln county nevada where he owned the famous wall street and mines the mocking bird and a score or more valuable properties several of which have produced fortunes in the past and which have splendid prospects for the future mr wharton had great faith in the possibilities ties of eldorado canyon and believed this section to be one of the bonanza districts of the west it is true that he has done but little in the way of mine operation and development there during the past few years but under the supervision of his superintend superintendent ten dent charles gracy the different groups and claims have been looked after te r so that the heirs of the deceased will come into possession of some of the be best st mining propositions to be found in nevada and it is hoped that when the estate is settled s et more activity will be displayed in the operation of what should be rated as producing and paying mines here in the west where he was kno known w n mr wharton was highly esteemed for hs h s many excellent and amiable qualities for his integrity and sincerity and the canyon people will join with his legion of friends in mourning his death and in extending bendin ta expression expressio expressions io ns of condolence condolee con dolen ce to io his family and relatives |