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Elko Independent

Location

Elko, Nevada, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1917

Page

2

Nevada water appropriation request filed by Milling Company

Milling Company of Tuscarora Nevada applied to the State Engineer to appropriate public waters from Unnamed Spring in section 34 township 40 north range 51 east. Five gallons per minute would be conveyed to nearby area for mining and milling use with water not returned to the stream. The notice appears in the Elko post office records as second class mail matter.

É& Milling Company Tuscarora County of Elko State of Nevada State Engineer of Nevada State of Liberty Gold Mines Co Lovelock County of Humboldt Liberty Spring No J. G. Scrugham

Christmas Shops Rally Around The Boys In New York

New York on December 24 reports Christmas shopping in elite stores dominated by items for The Boys. Military wrist watches and khaki goods vanish into camps and cantonments as soldiers and sailors on leave stroll entrees of the city. Shops display boy friendly wares and clubs host special dinners while theaters offer half price admissions for servicemen.

New York Manhattan

Marble memorial to Captain Fryatt unveiled in London

A striking marble memorial honoring Captain Fryatt, the merchant shipping captain executed by Germany, has been erected in London. The inscription credits neutral admirers for his brave conduct and heroic death, with funding from the Netherlands section of the League of Neutral States.

London Fryatt Iit Netherlands League of Neutral States

England Sees Drop in Child Neglect Cases During War

London report shows wartime period brings a steady decline in neglect cases. Official records reveal 64 000 cases in 1913, with numbers decreasing each year and falling to under 42 000 by last year.

London England

Notice to Appropriate Public Waters in Nevada 1917

Application No 4786 notices permission to divert public waters of Nevada on December 17 1917 under Section 5 Chapter 140 Statutes 1913. Holding Mining seeks approval for water appropriation actions and related rights. The notice specifies application details and legal basis.

State of Nevada

Estray Notice from Weiland Ranch Found On Premises

On or about November eighth, 1917, an uncirnsigned person found an estray upon his ranch and premises known as the Weiland ranch. The notice requests identification and claim of the animal by the owner and details of the find.

Nevada Water Right Notices Include Liberty Gold Mines Co Application

Notices detail horses claimed under Nevada law and an application by Liberty Gold Mines Co of Lovelock for water rights from Liberty Spring No. 5. The filings specify branding, ownership proof procedures, and a 1917–1918 public notice run with dates and official signatories.

Pearl Town public land claim final proof notice

Notice is hereby given that Pearl Town of Lee Elko County Nevada who in 1914 filed Deseret Land Application Elko 01266 for 8% S % SW Section 34 Township 31 North Range 56 East ML Diablo Base Meridian has filed intention to make final proof to establish claim before the U S Land Office Elko Nevada on January 15 1918 Claimants witnesses are Thomas A Toyn George W Hanna William Toyn and Arthur Toyn all of Lee Nevada Register John EB Robins First publication December 12 1917 Last publication January 12 1918

Elko Department of the Interior U. S. Land Office Nevada Pearl Lee Elko County Township Range Diablo Base & Meridian Register Thomas A. Toyn George W. Hanna William Toyn Arthur Toyn John EB. Robins Francisca Lostra O. Elko Otake State of Iis United States John B. Robbins Negister Land Office Francisca Lostra John E. Robbins Carson City U. S Land Dmece PD. Mund Helth Lamoliie Carnon City Mount Diablo

Land Entry Notice and 1917 Tax Delinquency in Nevada

Notice to Francesca Lostra of Elko County Nevada to enter land under section 2306 revised statutes. Public protest period ends January 12 1918. Also official tax notice for fiscal year 1917 stating delinquency penalties after January 7 1918 and payment window through December 3 1917 to January 7 1918.

Nevada

Tax installment notice and land entry filing for Elko County

January 7 1918 payment terms for state county and poll taxes and a separate land entry notice from Elko Nevada directs Francesca Lostra to file protests by January 12 1918 and John E Robbins to notice final publication January 11 1918.

Frank E Baker homestead final proof notice Elko Nevada

FRANK E BAKER of Gold Creek Elko County Nevada filed notice of intention to make final five year proof to establish his land claim in the N% SW% BW% SW Section 27 NE% SE% Section 28 Township 44 North Range 55 East Mt Diablo Base and Meridian on January 10 1918 First publication December 7 1917 Last publication January 7 1918 George B Tennille Thomas Tennille Jessy F Baker and George Baker of Gold Creek Nevada listed as witnesses

Elko Carson Department of the Interior U. S. Land Office Nevada Frank E. Baker Gold Creek Elko County Carson City Elko No Township Range Mt. Diablo Base Meridian George B. Tennille Thomas Tennille Jessy F. Baker George Baker John E. Robbins Register

Notice of final proof for desert land in Nevada

Department of the Interior notices Charles W. Smith of Arthur Nevada filed to prove desert land right for sections 14 and 23 in township 32 north range 69 east Mount Diablo. witnesses Alfred W. Smith Constantine P. Strozzi Peter F. Byland and Harry L Newman. registrar John F. Robbins. first publication December 13 1917 last January 13 1918.

Notice of Proceedings to Determine Water Rights

State Engineer of Nevada will begin examination of Niagara Jerrett and Snow Canyon Creeks in Elko County on January 12 1918 under the general water law. Claimants must prove their rights per Nevada law. dated Carson City December 10 1917. first publication December 11 1917.

Niagara Jerrett Snow Canyon Elko County Nevada State of Nevada State of Carson City J. G. Scrugham

Probate Notice In Fourth Judicial District Court

Probate No 427 referenced in the District Court of the Fourth Judicial District of the State of No. The notice outlines an estate matter proceeding with legal actions and dates to be announced. The document identifies court authority and involved parties in a standard probate filing.

District Court of the Fourth Judicial District State of No

Sale of Nephi J Jessen estate land Elko Nevada 1918

Maggie Jessen administratrix advertises a private sale of the estate of Nephi J Jessen deceased in Elko County Nevada. The sale is set for January 7 1918 at 12:00 PM at the office of Charles B Henderson in Elko. The property includes the south half of the northeast quarter of section 31 township 33 north range 58 east containing 80 acres with water rights and improvements. Cash in United States gold coin on court confirmation. Deed at purchaser's expense.

Vada County of Elko Nephi J. Jessen District Court Fourth Judicial District State of Nevada United States Charles B. Henderson Elko Nephi J. Jensen County Mount Diablo United States of America Maggie Jessen

Notice of dissolution of Howard and Borges co partnership

Public notice records the dissolution of the Howard and Borges co partnership on October 31, 1917. All members signatories state no one may contract for the partnership and outstanding bills should be presented to L. B. Carvalho in Elko Nevada.

Co. Partnership Howard & Borges L. B. Cavalho Elko Nevada A. LD A. D C. M. Howard L. C. Borges G. B. Cavalho

Desert land claim by Newman notices final proof date

Department of the Interior notes S H Newman of Elko Nevada filed desert land entry No 01040 for parts of section 24 township 32 north range 59 east Mount Diablo Meridian and will prove up on January 18 1918 before the register and receiver Witnesses listed include Charles W Smith Alfred W Smith Peter F Byland and Constantine P Strozzi all residents of Lurline Nevada Last publication January 13 1915.

Department of the Interior V. S. Land Office Elko Nevada Harry L. Newman Range 59 Mount Diablo Meridian Charles W. Smith Lurline Alfred W. Smith Peter F. Byland Constantine P. Strozzi John E. Robbins Register

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