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Newspaper
Elko Independent
Location
Elko, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1916
Page
2
The Daily Independent lists editors H Keith and Russell as proprietors with publication every afternoon except Sunday. The line references Mall George B Rus and price details for a one year subscription.
A county recorder, recently crestfallen after disputed election returns, grapples with grief and possible malice as the Independent backs Rose Rogers to cut payroll costs. The piece portrays political feuds, alleged collusion with the Free Press editor, and a revenge scheme involving misuse of office funds.
Commentary argues Greathouse blocked the Independent's bill for election supplies, with critics noting the lack of notice to the Independent and County Commissioners and questioning the recorder's reliance on editorial influence. The piece suggests rising public scrutiny on fiscal decisions and on clerical oversight.
Notice announces Joel L Blackburn of Reno filed to enter 40 acres in Section 23 Township 44 North Range 65 East M D B M under US statutes. Protest affidavits due by January 1 1917. Also invites bids for sale of Elko County High School bonds $100000 at 6 percent due 1918 to 1937 with bids open December 28 1916 and payment in gold coin.
Auction notices detail bids for five thousand dollars in six percent Elko County Nevada dormitory bonds. Proposals due December 28 1916 at 11 am in Elko with ten percent bid bond. Board may reject any or all bids. Also water rights permit request and irrigation plan filed by W M Kearney state engineer. First publication November 15 1916. Last publication December 16 1916.
In the Fourth Judicial District Court of Nevada Elko County Jennie C D Meyer trustee and Meyer spouses sue Mary D Flood James C Dunphy Viola Carrie Clercy Burnett William Wesley Burnett and William Wesley Burnett Jr to obtain judgment allowing the trustee to borrow up to 100000 secured by Truste s Subdivision of William Dunphy Cattle Ranch in Elko Eureka and Lander Counties containing 70263 85 acres with promissory notes bearing up to seven percent and due within three years including mortgage provisions and foreclosure rights. Dated December 4 1916 Clerk ROBERT B HUNTER Attorneys HK Meredit h Charles Henderson First publication December 4 1946 Last publication January 16 1917
Application No. 4200 announces a request for permission to appropriate the public waters of Nevada. The notice states that specific details follow regarding location, water source, and regulatory procedures. Public comment or objections may be invited as part of the administrative process.
Joel L. file seeks entry under Revised Statutes for the west half of the southeast quarter of section 23 township 44 north range 55 east containing 80 acres in Elko land district Nevada. Objections based on mineral character or other grounds must be filed in this office by December 20 1916. Register John E Robbins notes first publication November 17 1916.
Notice of two applications to the State Engineer of Nevada for permission to appropriate public waters. J E Williams and F A Travis seek 3.2 cfs from South Fork Humboldt River for irrigation and domestic use near Three Lakes Canyon. Nevada Bunker Hill Mining Co seeks 0.6 cfs from springs for domestic and mining use. water not returned to stream. First publications in late 1916 with multiple follow ups.
Notice is given that Santa Fe Pacific Railroad Company through attorney John S Winter has filed to enter land under the 1867 act. Description includes portions of Section Five Township Forty four north Range Fifty two West in Clark County Nevada. Protests must be filed by December 29, 1916 with the Register John B Robbing. First published November 20 1916.
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