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Newspaper

Elko Independent

Location

Elko, Nevada, United States of America

Date

Dec 22, 1916

Page

3

Ely Men Open Gold Dyke Property Near Tonopah

Ely men Chas Osterlund and H E Tully report strong ore assay results from a new Gold Dyke property about 75 miles northwest of Tonopah. A sample returned 36 percent copper and other assays show 49 ounces silver, 36 dollars gold, 4.47 percent copper, and 47 percent lead. Mike Sullivan of Ely partners in nine claims. copper showing is promising. Development will continue through winter.

Chas, Osterlund H. E. Tully Ely Gold Dyke Tonopah Mike Sullivan

Germs in Toy Tin Horns Alleged in Washington

Washington dispatch reports that disease germs may be present in toy tin horns given to children on Christmas morning.

Washington Santa Claus

Recount Hearing Set in Thompson vs Foley ta for district attorney

The case of J G Thompson against Roger Foley to recount ballots for the district attorney seat has not yet been set for hearing. A hearing date has been scheduled for December 26.

J. G. Thompson Roger Foley Thompson

Hughes bill on federal censorship of motion pictures

Washington December 22 report says early action on the Hughes bill providing federal censorship of moving pictures is expected. Chairman Hughes of the house education committee announced the measure is on the calendar and a vote may come before or soon after the holidays. Some representatives express support while a few seek minor changes to provisions.

Washington Hughes House Committee On Education House Moving Picture Bee

Alaska Salmon Eggs Shipped From Afognak Hatchery

Sixteen million humpback salmon eggs were shipped from the government hatcheries at Afognak Inland Alaska in November. The full consignment went first to Seattle then distributed along the Pacific Coast. Four million went to the Winsdview Washington station and two million each to Ducksbush and Quilcene Washington. The remainder was sent east to Maine.

Eus Washington Afognak Alaska Bureau of Fisheries Seattle Pacific Coast Wirdsview Ducksbush Quilcene Maine

Names listed as registered at Commercial

A long register of individuals and places appears, listing residents and towns such as Winnemucca Reno Elko Eureka Denver Sacramento Battle Mountain Tonopah Tonopah North Fork Wawthorn San Francisco Salt Lake and others. The fragment underscores a broad roster across Nevada and nearby states with names like Mera Norton Henry Wright Mrs Jas Holland and many more.

Mera B. Norton Henry Wright Jas. Holland Lamollie Roy A. Levich Bullion Harry Rice H. Brighton Wells P. F. Conley Winnemucca G. Pratt W. C. Hollis Burley Idaho H. G. Weidekind Eureka J. P. Dunn A. S. Collerman Arthur J. G. Murphey, Jr W. D. Curry Mark R. Averill Tonopah Ayers L. Stoddard Reno W. J. Warting Ft. Bidwell Cal M. P. Phipps Austin A. E. Kimball A. M. Bachman Elko W. Simms Salmon City Maho H. J. Rutherford Tobar L. Blewett Fuller R Ramon Chavez Battle Mountain Rice Misses Suttle Ogden

Patronize the Merchants Advertised Here

The notice encourages readers to patronize merchants who advertise in this newspaper, noting they will treat customers right. The message emphasizes supporting local businesses through ads.

Nevada notice to appropriate public waters near Humboldt River

Application 4192 by J Williams and A Travis seeks permission to divert South Fork Humboldt River and a Lake head for irrigation and domestic use from May to October, with 64 cubic feet per second conveyed via open cuts and ditches. Public notice in Elko issues on December 7, 1916 with last publication January 7, 1916. John J. Hylton files Desert Land entry in Elko County under Mt Diablo Meridian for sections 12 and 13, township and range specified.

State of Nevada J. Williams Travis Lee County of Elko State of Nevada South Fork Humboldt River W. M. Kearney

Land claim notice at Elko Nevada December 1916

The notice states an application to make Pina Proof to establish claim to land before the Register and Receiver of the U S Land Office at Elko Nevada on December 27 1916. Claimants witnesses include John L Hylton Paul Vettera Charles C Roberts and Mary Reynolds all of Hylton Nevada. First publication November 24 1916 Last publication December 26 1916.

U.S. Land Office Elko Nevada Tianes John L. Hylton Hylton Paul Vettera Charles C. Roberts Marry Reynolds John I. Robbins Register First Publicaact

Notice of final commutation proof for Nevada land claim

VICC land office notice states Gartin of Sixteen Mile Station Nevada, holder of minor homestead application No 02190 filed July 26 1915 for NW% SEY E% SW% and SWK SW% of Section 17 Township 37 N Range 53 E Mount Diablo Meridian, will submit final proof before January 4 1917 at Elko Nevada. Witnesses listed include Jesse L Stinson Frank J Smith William Ingon and Marshall vil all of Nevada. First publication Nov 28 1916 last publication Dec 20 1916.

Elko Department of the Interior U. S VICC Nevada Gartin Sixteen Mile Station Township 37 Range 53 Mount Diablo Meridian Jesse L. Stinson Sixteen After Station Frank J Smith William Ingon Marshallvil John E. Robbins Register

Summons for Nevada district court case in Elko

The Nevada Fourth District summons D D Sabala and Gregoria Sabala sue Olver Riffe? In Elko county over one half ownership of the Overland Hotel and Gaiety Theatre. Plaintiffs seek 13868.93 plus costs and attorney fees. Dated October 16, 1916. Clerk Robert K Hunter. Attorney Harold Hale. Notice includes service deadlines. Further ad details show land office notice for Oliver Riffe of North Fork, Elko County.

District Court Fourth Judicial District State of Nevada Elko D. D. Sabala Gregoria Sabala Eulogio Onaindia Sum Mons Overland Hotel Nevada Robert K. Hunter H . Sproulab Harold Hale Plaintiffs Hiko Oliver Riffe North Fork of Elko

Land notice of 40 acre parcel in Nevada 1916

State of Nevada indicates land under Sec. 2306 Revised Statutes. Describes SW quarter of SE quarter of Section 4, Township 42 North, Range 56 East, Mount Diablo Base Meridian totaling 40 acres. Protests or affidavits of opposition must be filed by January 20, 1917. John E. Robbins, Register. First publication December 18, 1916. Last publication January 19, 1917.

State of Nevada United States Mount Diablo Base Meridian John E. Robbins Register

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William c. Wood Ward District of Columbia Woodward JM. Richardson Goldfield Township John W. Morrison Goldfield Tribune Richardson Hatton & Hat Fom Goldfield Verdi Lumber Co Ton of Cako The Elko Commission House Silver Street Western Pacific Railroad Ed Carville Edison Mr. Edison Anaaaa Rexall Ntganiaran Gaara MAYOR US & Fund Elio John J. Hylton Elko County Carson Micy Range Mt. Diablo Tiase Dee Oldsmobile Harry Duke Olde Motor Works Victor Parus Elko, Nevada Elkonev M. H. Cooper W. M. Doyle Hotel Mayer W. R. Mayer Hart Schaffner Marx le IM Albo Bik Ghirte Ros Hannan
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