Nevada Austin Mines completes Newpass mill in record time
Frank Margrave reports the Newpass hundred ton cyanide mill for Nevada Austin Mines finished in under three months since Sept 15, with engines delayed to January 1. Ore values run about $16 per ton, vein width five feet, and about fifty workers expected after start.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nevada Austin Mines Company
Newpass
Lander County
Frank Margrave
Aus UN
Ledlie
Nevada Central Railroad
Margrave
Congressmen liable to execution in wartime law
Washington December 13 Congress main Tickham faces execution by Austrians if captured after firing on positions as a civilian engaged in hostilities. Laws of war prohibit civilians from fighting and deem franc tireur anyone in civil life who takes up arms. German orders earlier showed intent to execute Americans found fighting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Germany
Dickerson Accepts Job as Explosive Inspector
Dickerson announces acceptance of the post as explosive inspector in Nevada and will take the oath of office tomorrow. He returned to Carson City after a day in Reno and expects instructions on duties within a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Dickerson
Nevada
Reat
Washington
Reno Gazette
Carson City
Reno
Red Cross salvage drive nets over one thousand dollars
In Los Angeles on December 13, Red Cross workers report that salvage from tin foil clothes bottles metal scraps and tires raised more than 1000 for the Red Cross war fund last month. The effort led to the creation of a salvage section of the western division with Mrs Catherine Stevens as director. The drive began last May and started with 90 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Red Cross
Catherine Stevens
Auto License Receipts Surge Under Secretary Bradigan
George Bradigan records show a sharp rise in motor vehicle and motorcycle licenses issued by September 30 1917. A total of 6 825 auto and 228 motorcycle licenses yielded 27 854 65 dollars versus 4 655 auto and 239 motorcycle licenses in 1916 bringing in 17 721 85 dollars and 7 298 01 dollars in 1915 and the preceding year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Bradigan
Nevada to Send Twenty Three Men to Officers Camp
Nevada will send its full quota of 23 men to the third officers training camp at the Presidio in San Francisco next month. Major Ryan of the Reno state university cadets reports large applicant turnout. Physical exams are conducted by Capt. H F Moore. camp admits only university graduates or students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nevada
Presidio
San Francisco
Ryan
State University At
Reno
H. F. Moore
Medical Reserve Corps
Duties of Advisory Boards Defined in Selective Service
The adjutant general's office reports Provost Marshal Crowder in Washington defines the duties of legal advisory board members. They must not advise exemption boards on selective service interpretation. Their main role is to aid registrants in truthful answers and securing supporting affidavits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adjutant General's Office
Crowder
Washington
Adjutant Gheral
Notice for Publication of Land Claim Frey Nevada
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that GEORGE W. FREY of Gold Creek Nevada, who on June 16 1916 filed a claim, seeks public action under the Interior Department at the U S Land Office Elko Nevada dated November 17 1917.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of the Interior
U. S. Land Office
Elko
Nevada
George W. Frey
Gold Creek
Final homestead and mineral land notices in Nevada listings
Notices from the Elko Nevada Land Office announce a homestead final proof for Mount Diablo area and an entry application by Charles B Henderson in Elko district. Protests or affidavits of objection must be filed by December 19 and December 17, 1917 respectively.
Notice of dissolution of Howard and Borges copartnership
We, the undersigned members of the copartnership Howard and Borges, dissolved the partnership on October 31 1917. No one may contract for the firm after that date. Any outstanding bills before October 31 1917 should be presented to L. B. Cavalho in Elko Nevada. The firm will not be liable for post October 31 1917 contracts. Signature dated November 1 1917 with publications Dec 4 1917 and Jan 4 1918.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. B. Cavalho
Elko
Nevada
A. D
Co. M. Howard
L. C. Borges
G. B. Cavalho
Notice of Publication Glaser Ranch Horses Elko Nevada 1917
Walter Glaser publishes notice identifying three horses found on the Glaser Ranch near Halleck Elburz Elko Nevada on November 11 1917. Owners must appear prove ownership and pay costs with publications through January 30 1918.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Nevada
Nevada
Walter Glaser
Probate Notice No 489 in Nevada Elko district court
In the Fourth Judicial District of Nevada Elko County the administratrix Ida Hunter seeks distribution of the estate of George Hunter deceased. A hearing is set for Saturday December 22 1917 at ten in the forenoon at the courthouse in Elko to show cause why the petition should not be granted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Fourth Judicial District
State of
Nevada
County of
Elko
George Hunter
Ida Hunter
John George Hunter
Eiko
Fiko
Final distribution of estate and land rights noted
Court orders final distribution of the estate of Hunter & Banks with lands water rights and personal property to Hunter Banks Company. Also reports on partnership accounts by surviving partner George D Banks. Notice dated Elko Nevada November 30 1917 with publications ending December 23 1917. Also a federal notice of final three year proof for Mary L Lamb Elko Nevada for land described in Mount Diablo Meridian with witnesses listed and dates November 15 to December 15 1917. A livestock notice follows describing horses and ownership proof requirements dated November 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hunter & Banks
Hunter, Banks Company
George D. Banks
Elko
Nevada
Land Entry Notice for 40.32 Acres in Elko Nevada
Charles W. Mitchell of Elko Nevada filed to enter Lot Three Section Fifteen Town 27 North Range 56 East Mount Diablo Base and Meridian comprising 40.32 acres in the Elko Nevada Land District. Protests on mineral rights must be filed in the Miko Nevada Land Office by December 20 1917. John E. Robbins Register first published November 16 1917.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Diabl
Meridian
Jessey F. Baker
Gold, Creek
Nevada
Frank Baker
Gold Creek
Thomas E. Ivory
Joel L. Blackburn
Reno
John E. Robbins
Register
Elko, Nevada
Charles B. Henderson
Elko
of Elko
United States
M. m
Carson City
Department of the Interior
U. S
Mary
Lamb
Range 57
Mount Diablo
Merritt J. Rand
Lamoille
James Meyers
James Byers
James C. Perry
Miko
Estray Notice for Welland Premises Following November Eight
Notice states an estray event occurred around November 8 at premises named Welland. Details are read as the notice seeks identification and recovery of the animal or object involved, with parties urged to respond per local regulations.
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Merry Christmas
Elko County
Reinhart Company
Hart-Schaffner & Marx Clothing
Hotel Mayer
W. R. Mayer
Elko’s
W. M. Doyle
Verdi Lumber CO
New Lander County
Nis
U. S. Food Administration
The
Food Administration
Geo. Russell Co
Robert B. Hunter
Mae McNamara
le Panch
Welland
Dupont Pharmacy
Rexall Store
Lowell Grain & Milling CO
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