Elko County Board approves and rejects several bills
The Elko County Commissioners ledger records actions on bills including refunds and corrections. Drs Hood and West autopsy claim of 100 dollars was laid over. Fred Morse indigent fund 15 dollars for funeral preparations was rejected. A M Dwight 150 dollars for expert testimony was rejected as not a legal county charge. Rupert Bryant 7 dollars for auto hire corrected and returned for payment. The minutes certify the record as true dated December 13, 1917.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drs. Hood and West
Fred Morse
A. M. Dwight
State of Nevada
B. E. Kuhl
Rupert Bryant
Robert B. Hunter
H. J. Jones
Elko
Nevada
of Elko
Robert TB. Hunter
Board of County Commissioners
County of Elko
Pershing declares entente will win in France
General Pershing told home front leaders that the Entente will prevail in Europe and urged Americans to spread the belief that breakthrough against German lines is possible. He described a unit resolve among American and Allied soldiers to win the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Pershing
Charles W. Whitehair
Cornell ¥. M. C. A
Whitehair
Life Underwriters’ Association of New York
America
Whitelink
Uncle Sam One of Largest Publishers
Washington December 15 The annual report of the division of publications of the department of commerce shows the department is a major government publisher. In the past fiscal year 1,192 reports were issued costing over 316000, with 544072 printed pages and 4444200 copies produced, reductions driven by tighter distribution to only those with real use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Division of Publications
Department of Commerce
oMce
Bennett Dies After Quebec Murder Trial
William Bennett twenty one of Montreal was executed in Pembroke Ontario after a jury found him guilty of murdering Bruce Leitch, a soldier who had won the girl Bennett loved. Bennett seriously wounded the girl and blinded himself, telling the court he would die like a man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pembroke
Ont
Los
William Bennett
Montreal
Bruce M” Leite
Leitch
Bennett
Arizona Town Takes First Place In Liberty Loan Drive
Phoenix area report shows Jer ome mining town Arizona oversubscribed its quota of 400000 by more than four and a half times. Per capita subscription reached 266 dollars, a national record. Jerome's total subscription was 1857350 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phoenix
Ariz
Liberty Town
Arigona
Jerome
Arizona
Veteran knitter completes socks for soldiers in war
Great Falls Montana reports 65 year old Mia Craven of Belt uses Civil War knitting needles to knit two pairs of socks for American soldiers in the present war and send them to the local Red Cross chapter. A pioneer of Montana and longtime Red Cross helper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Falls
Mont. Dee
Mia
Rom. Craven
Belt
Mont
Red Cross
Craven
Montana
Red Cross Drive Opens to Add Ten Million Members
Washington December 17 marks the opening of a nationwide drive to recruit 10,000,000 new members for the National American Red Cross. The campaign will be conducted in cities towns and villages across the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
National American Red Cross
Coun
Red Cross Campaign Aims to End by Christmas Day
Active Red Cross workers will solicit membership, with many meetings and ceremonies planned. The campaign targets completion by Christmas Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Workers of the Red Cross
Notice for Public Publication 02582 1917
Department of the Interior notice from Elko Nevada announces George W. Frey of Gold Creek Nevada filed for final homestead proof for Section 23 Township 44 North Range 5 East Mount Diablo Meridian. The witnesses listed are Jesse F. Baker Frank Baker Thomas Ivory and Joel Blackburn. The hearing before the register and receiver is set for December 27 1917 with publications through December 19 1917.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of the Interior
U. S. Land Office
Elko
Nevada
George W. Frey
Gold Creek
Range
Mount Diablo
Meridian
Jessey F. Baker
Gold
Kreek
Frank Baker
Thomas E. Ivory
Joel L. Blackburn
Reno
John E. Robbins
Register
Henderson Files Claim for 80.24 Acres in Elko District
Charles B. Henderson of Elko Nevada has filed to enter Lots 1 and 2 in Section 5 Township 40 North Range 52 East MD B M containing 80.24 acres in the Elko Nevada Land District. Adverse claims or objections based on mineral character or other reasons must be filed as affidavits of protest in this office by December 19, 1917.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elko
Nevada
Charles B. Henderson
of Elko
United States
Elko, Nevada Land District
Joan E. Robbins
Register
Estate of John George Hunter hearing set for Dec 22 1917
In Elko Nevada the court fixes the hearing on the final account and petition for distribution of the estate of John George Hunter deceased. The estate includes all property of the firm Hunter & Banks to be distributed to Hunter Banks Company. Surviving partner George D Banks reports on partnership accounts. Published November 20 to December 23, 1917.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John George Hunter
Elko
Nevada
Hunter & Banks
Hunter Banks Company
George D. Banks
Estray Notice From Weiland Ranch In Pie Creek Nevada
On or about November eighth, an owner or finder reports three horses found on the Weiland Ranch along Pie Creek north of Elko Nevada. Two light grey mares about three years old, each about 1000 pounds, branded on the left thigh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jolt
Weiland
Pie Creek
Elko
Nevada
Towil
Howard and Borges Dissolve Copartnership in 1917 Nevada
Notice states the copartnership of Howard and Borges dissolved by mutual consent on October 1 1917 and that no one may contract for it thereafter. All members sign to witness the dissolution with final publications between December 4 1917 and January 4 1918 and notes L B Cavalho of Elko Nevada as contact for outstanding bills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. B. Cavalho
Elko
Nevada
A.D
A. D
C. M. Howard
L. C. Borges
G. B. Cavalho
Notice of Publication Glaser Ranch horses in Nevada filing
Public notice from Nevada in Elke County dated November 11 1917 describes three horses seized under Section 2274 of the Revised Laws of Nevada. Two bald faced horses age three or four and weight about 1160 pounds each, branded left thigh with O over backwards. One bay horse age three or four and weight about 1100 pounds, branded left thigh with over backwards. Owners must appear to prove ownership and cover proceedings costs. Publication dates November 21 1917 to January 40 1918. Probate notice No 489 follows regarding the estate of John George Hunter missing details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Nevada
Nevada
Brand inquiry for Box over L connected horse
A notice describes a horse branded Box over L connected, dark grey mare about three years old and 1000 pounds. The undersigned acts under section 2274 of the Revised Laws of Nevada, requiring the owner to prove ownership and pay costs. date November 17.
Land entry notice Elk o Nevada 1917
Charles W Mitchell of Elke Nevada applies to enter Lot Three of Section Fifteen Township 27 North Range 56 East Mount Diablo Meridian containing 10.32 acres in the Elko Nevada Land District under 2306 2307 Revised Statutes. Objections by mineral rights claimants must file protests by December 20 1917. First publication November 16 1917.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elke
Nevada
Charles W. Mitchell
United States
North Range
East Mount Diablo Base
Meridian
Elko, Nevada Land District
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Elko County
Reinhart Company
Hart-Schaffner & Marx Clothing
Hotel Mayer
W. R. Mayer
Jukes Elko
W. M. Doyle
Verdi Lumber CO
Commercial Street
Elko, Nevada
Entente
Gen. Pershing
Uncle Sam
U. S. Food Administration
The
Food Administration
Geo. Russell Co
Walter Glaser
Laat
District Court
Fourth Judicial District
State of
County of
Fhilko
George Hunter
Ida Hunter
Svungsges SstTions
Eastman
Rexall Store
Lowell Grain & Milling GO
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