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Newspaper

Elko Independent

Location

Elko, Nevada, United States of America

Date

Dec 19, 1916

Page

4

Local Notables and Visitors Hit Elko on Monday

A sweeping Elko social note lists C Monitor Tobar man L R Blewett mining man John Steirs from Deeth and many others visiting the county seat. Reports include Thos Agee troubled by mumps and guests of the Mayor such as Thos Toyn Edith Toyn J E Snider W V Odgers J F Murphy and Roy Merrithen. Additional items note Christmas events at the Commercial Cafe Bradley Opera House and court actions involving Caton Graham against Bob Skaggs plus illness of C L Fike and various residents and travelers in Elko.

Thos. Toyn Edith Toyn Mound Valley Elko Monday Caton & Graham Bob Skaggs

Thrilling amusements at the Gaiety with Billie Burke

Billie Burke stars in Gloria's Romance using artistic picture equipment and beauty in acting. The show promises a prettier and more interesting picture play and invites attendees to see Burke tonight. Also Mary Fuller stars in The Trail of Chance with Gale Henry in Soup and Nuts delivering laughter.

Billie Burke Gloria Billie, Burke Bille Burke Mary Fuller Universal Sweet Little Star Gale Henry

Liberty Reflects Only Seven Percent of Light

In New York the Bartholdi Statue of Liberty reflects only seven percent of the light from a new surface illumination system. Engineer H H Magdeick said about 30 percent of emitted light reaches the statue and roughly 26 percent is reflected back. The setup uses 250 reflectors powered by a 2,200 volt line stepped down to 32 volts at each lamp.

New York Bartholdi Pheer Bedioo's Island New Jersey

Survey Board In Session Resumes in Governor's Office

The Educational Survey commission reopened its sessions in the Governor's office. Attending are Governor Boyle Judge J A Langwith Prof J E Bray Prof W J Hunting Dean G Pr James executive secretary and Mrs Harvey Edwards with Emerson expected to arrive this afternoon.

Educational Survey Commission Boyle J. A. Langwith Winnemucca J. E. Bray W. J. Hunting Dean G. Pr. James Mra Harvey Edwards Emerson Carson Appen

Christmas Music Store Ad Promotes Various Instruments

J D Mariner Music House in Reno Nevada advertises a selection of ukuleles mandolins violins and guitars with easy terms and low prices starting at six dollars. The ad mentions Welte Mignon De Luxe action and Diamond bisk Edison instruments as featured items.

J.D. Mariner Music House Reno Nevada

For Sale Rural Ranches and Stock Range in Starr Valley

Listings describe several properties: Haere ranch south of the railroad with 226 acres cultivated, a four room house and barn, good range and water right. a 20 acre ranch north of the railroad under fence with 120 acres cultivated, house and stables for 100 horses, 140 tons of hay cut. 1915 forest right for 250 head of cattle with good water. a 120 acre Starr Valley ranch fully fenced with 20 cultivated acres, house and six tall stables, berry bushes and fruit trees, and a boot-clad listing noting a good water right for the 20 acres.

Haere Troom Starr Valley

Investment Offer Promises High Returns for $1000

A notice invites a cash investor to commit $1000 to a business venture claimed to net 75 to 100 percent. It requires at most 10 hours monthly and suits someone with other employment. The proposer asserts it is legitimate and easily verifiable and invites contact to prove it.

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John Steirs Elko Deeth Thos. Agee H. G. Erickson W. V. Odgers Currie J. E. Snider Tuscarora J. F. Murphy Secret Valley Roy Merrithen Geo. Russell Co Western Pacific Salt Lake W. D. Armstrong Mount Pleasant Utah H.J. Rutherford Mayer Hotel Bradley Opera House C. L. Fike B. Conley San Francisco J. &. Donnelly W. T. McNeil Carlin T. V. Odgers Ogden J. L. Hancock Keno C. Manitor Tobar John Reider Mike Bird J. F. Garela City Keiser Gordon Gordon Mackinaws Perfecto IDEAL Kayser Italian Underwear Keyser & Onyx Toggery Elko, Nevada Mary’s River Nevada Land & Livestock Co First National Bank Elro, Nevada A. E Kimball C. F. Williams J. A. Sewell Savings Deposits General Banking AMAS Brussels Artichokes Tangerines Elko Transfer Company HAY & Paul, Props A. P. Cannon Plano Survey Board EIKO Skop Fhuird Silver E. Dotta W. B. Griffith Carioad W. L. Paul Eiko Cleaning & Dyeing Works Eiko, Nev Kiko 7Th Street Lince Leese Hint Farnland Bradley Theatre Pine St P.O Adama-McGill Co Ely Denler Renner China GU. Taylor, Lovelock, Nev Nétt Elko Hotel A. Puccinelli & CO Santa Claus Elko County Elko Music & Stationery Co J. R. Plunkett Mgr
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