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Newspaper

Elko Independent

Location

Elko, Nevada, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1915

Page

4

Elko locals note births, lawsuits, and travels in town

Mrs Ed Coffin arrives from Reno renewing old ties after her brother Georges illness. Sheriff Harris brings Max Gussaroff to Elko on embezzlement charge. Two marriages license issued to Blackett Carier and Huskey Brown. Reno attorney Prince Hawkins linked to Weeks Gibbs water suit. Many locals visit, travel, or conduct business as Miss Gardner’s illness unsettles pupils.

Ed. Coffin Reno Ida Pullman George Pullman Hunter Leonard Blackett Margaret A. Carier Wells H. P. Huskey J. M. Brown Prince A. Hawkins Cape May Point N. J Florence Lindsey New York N. Y Henry Troller Sarah Wilson Sophia Rosen

No Begging for Meals or Money on His Tramp

A child frets about begging and school, saying he will never learn to spell as the teacher changes words daily. The exchange includes his mother and Freddy from a Chicago Herald snippet.

Freddy Chicago Herald Dave

Hotel Arrivals List Names Broad West Salt Lake Guests

A long roster from Mayer Hotel records shows travelers and visitors arriving from Salt Lake City and multiple western towns. Names include J W Randall Jos Jacobs J Brown E R Hold en Mrs C J Weeks R R Knapp J EB Harrington F Boskowitz J P Shaugnes E R Curzan Phil Blume Ben Pearson and others from Ogden Winnemucca Elko and North Fork.

J. W. Randall Salt Lake Jos. Jacobs Jos. Brown San Francisco J. Burns Elko E. R. Holden New York C. J. Weeks Wells R. R. Knapp Lamoille J. EB. Harrington J. F. Parsons Ogden H. H. Smith C. Clayton Lee A. R Clayton G. F. Roberts Cincinnati Hugh L. Thomas P. B. Smith PB. A. Nelson Mountain City R. R. Watts North Fork C. B. Ruttsdall L. Butler North

Local Names List from Commercial Notice

A crowded roster of individuals and places appears in a commercial notice. Names include R. L. Primeaux and family, Mrs. A. K. Rose, C. S. Parker, H. Killilay, J. S. Moore, J. T. Wll Burrows, C. B. Chalmers, J. Massman, and others tied to locations such as Tuscarora, Mont., Salt Lake, Lone Mountain, Wendover, and Pocatello.

R. L. Primeaux Tuscarora A. KK. Rose C. S. Parker Chateau Mont W. Bb. Hook Lone Mountain L. B. Everston Len Blackett L. Allen White

Navy report proposes officer promotions and retirement reforms

The Navy document urges placing capable officers in command roles during their prime, with years of service ahead. It recommends retirement eligibility after 41 years of service, retirement pay by service length and disability, more Navy Academy appointments, expanded naval militia funding, and shipbuilding facilities at key yards to boost construction capacity.

Naval Academy Naval Minnesota Illinois Navy Yard Mare Island Philadelphia

Navy program outlines battleship focus and expansion

The plan calls for two battleships and two cruisers in the first year of a five year program, a navy created oil lands reserve, a $1,000,000 engine fund, $8,000,000 for ammunition, a government merchant marine, full Annapolis intake, and expanded shipyards and armor and projectile plants. It also urges officer tenure reform and larger training and enlistment.

Navy Consulting Board North Dakota Salem Magrant Henley Marine Annapolis

Seismic Shocks Near Washington and Odd Local Notes

Washington area sees long lasting rotary earthquakes with uncertain epicenter, predicted to be destructive. Also reports on strange produce, missing dentures, forgery arrest, anthrax cases, a man misidentified as a corpse, haunted house tales with honey, and a Presbyterian church service notice.

Lost Man's Gold Ring with Large Ruby

A man's lost gold ring set with a large ruby is found and will be returned to the finder at this office for a liberal reward.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Sheriff Harris Chicago Max Gussaroff Elko Liquor Co S.C. Weeks Clover Valley J. F. Shaughnessy McCall-Smiley Company Deeth Cane Clayton A. R. Clayton North Fork Pent Sunday John Hunter Oliver Typewriter Oliver John Phil. Blume el Dorado Hotel Winnemucca Mr. Blume Prince Nevada Lee Hylton Hylton Miss Gardner Tony Eiko Ben Sterson Montello Lke Drush L. Thomas Nevada Bare Mount E. Oldham Fox Springs Frank Boskofitz Ilolden, Jr Kiku Peter Mowery Win Coon Battle Mountain Marion Sanders Fred Case Mowery George McKnight George Ogilvie Fair South Fork Carey van Fleet Carson City Jack W. Burro Boy's Club of Kentucky NAVY V. Price & Co M. H. Cooper Elko Fur Shop Mayer W. P GEO. Russell CO Elko, Nevada Pac Int'l News Service Washington, D. C Georgetown Washington Madisonville Cy Carlisle Bellevue Matt McAllister Court of Honor Canada York S. Ft Manifold Walte Tribune Presbyterian Church Wol Idaho Sixth Sts J. M. Swander Pine St Justin Wintermantles Pussy Willow Taffetta, Messeline Kayser Toggery Bertha Knemeyer Utive J.D. McParlane K. of P Frank Fernald Sliver St Love Dupont Elko Fuel Co Sea Aee Pierce Arrow Elko Automobile Company Oeen Phono
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