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Newspaper
Elko Independent
Location
Elko, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1917
Page
3
Berlin reports that in September the German government received through a neutral power an inquiry into German war aims. The communication, it says, likely had British sanction and suggested talks with Britain on terms. Direct verbal reply via the mediator was chosen as the most suitable path.
The inquiry notes Foreign Secretary Balfour stated Britain was ready to receive any German communication. The first German news of this came from Balfour’s House of Commons remark, and no further German steps followed.
After eight weeks, Justice Sanders of the supreme bench appeared in public yesterday afternoon greeting friends. He wore a sling over a broken arm and will need one to two months more for full use. He seemed happy and well cared for during his long convalescence.
Department of the Interior notice from Elko Nevada dated November 17, 1917, states GEORGE W. PREY of Gold Creek Nevada filed no te of intention to make final proof for land in Section 28 Township 44 North Range 55 East Mount Diablo Meridian. The final proof date is December 27, 1917, to be before the clerk and receiver of the district office. witnesses named include J es.
Court notice listing respondents Sey F. Baker Frank Baker Thomas B. Ivory and Joel L. Blackburn, all of Nevada localities, with JOAN E. ROBBINS as Register. First publication November 19 1917. Last publication December 19 1917.
Charles B Henderson of Elko Nevada filed an application to enter Lots 1 and 2 Section 5 Township 40 North Range 52 East M B M containing 40.21 acres in the Elko Nevada Land District. Protests or objections based on mineral character or other reasons must be filed at this office by December 19 1917. John B Robbins Register. First publication November 15 1917. Last publication December 17 1917.
The copartnership of Howard and Borges dissolves by mutual consent on October 31, 1917. All members reject future contracts and direct unsettled bills to L. B. Cavallo in Elko Nevada. Witness signatures include C. M. Howard and L. C. Borges, with publications from December 4, 1917 to January 4, 1918.
Notice records search on Glaser ranch Elburz Halleck Elko horses described as two bald faced horses and one bay horse each about three or four years old and 1100 pounds branded O over backward L owner to prove ownership and pay costs hearing set December 22 1917 in Elko for estate of John George Hunter also notice administration accounting and final distribution to Hunter Banks firms, lands water rights and personal property as per partners report.
The document dated November 30 1917 in Elko Nevada lists a clerk seal and deputy clerk. Public notice indicates first publication November 0 1917 and last publication December 23 1917.
Notice is given that Mary Be Lamb of Elko Nevada who filed homestead application 08420 in Carson City now Elko No 01232 for S half SEY and 5 percent SW of Section 16 Township 33 North Range 57 East Mount Diablo Meridian has filed intent to make final three year proof to establish claim before the register and receiver on December 21 1917 Witnesses Merritt Rand James Meyers James Byers and James C Perry all of Nevada Elko.
On or about the eighth day of November, 1917, three horses were found on Lis premises at the Welland Ranch on Pie Creek north of Elko Nevada. Two night gray mares about three years old weigh around 1000 pounds and bear a brand on the left thigh.
Box over L connected indicates a dark grey mare about three years old and 1000 pounds. The owner or owners must appear to prove ownership and pay costs of these proceedings as per section 2274 of the Revised Laws of Nevada. Dated November 17.
Charles W. Mitchell of Elko Nevada filed in the Elko land office an application to enter Lot Three in Section Fifteen Township 27 North Range 56 East Mount Diablo Meridian containing 40.32 acres. Objections and affidavits of protest must be filed by December 20 1917 with John B. Robbins Register. First publication November 16 1917.
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