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Newspaper

Elko Independent

Location

Elko, Nevada, United States of America

Date

Dec 26, 1916

Page

3

Former Newspaper Man's Marriage at Wells Home

George R. Vardy and Mrs. Annie Nuttall wed at the bride's Wells home in a simple ceremony conducted by Justice of the Peace C. T. Hill. The couple, longtime Wells residents, celebrated with a family dinner and serenade from friends. Mrs. Vardy runs a mercantile business. Mr. Vardy previously ran The Herald in Elko County and has been a prominent local figure. The notice also includes a long county tax list dated December 22, 1916, listing numerous property and related assessments across Elko County.

Wells Herald George R. Vardy Annie Nuttall Justice of the Peace C. T. Hill Vardy Wells Elko County Virginia City Welle Herald Wao Wal Elko Mrs. Vardy

Deep Creek Road Nearing Completion In Utah Nevada Line

Winnemucen Silver State executive Hugh L. Thomas reports Deep Creek railroad south from Wendover is progressing with grading by Utah Construction Company. A new Gold Fir mining camp rail and telephone line will follow, expanding mineral access and farming areas along the Western Pacific feeder route.

Winnemucen Silver State Hugh L. Thomas Utah, Nevada & Idaho Telephone Company Utah Thomas Deep Creek Wendover Utah Nevada Western Pacific Utah Construction Company Ndt

Prof Jones Examines Prehistoric Monsters at Utah Quarry

Professor JONES of Nevada University mineralogy tours the Jensen dinosaur quarry in eastern Utah. Five enormous lizard skeletons, 60 to 90 feet long and weighing 20 to 30 tons, were found in sandstone and shipped to the Carnegie Museum. Brain size is noted as remarkably small.

Prof. Jones Uinta Baeta Utah BE. Jones Department of Mineralogy Nevada University Loge Jensen Jones

Mayer Hotel Arrivals List Wide Range of Names

A roster of guests and visitors appears under Mayer Hotel arrivals including Chas Haseman Rh A Dantest Reno Aug Grimm Lamoulle Frances A Kab Geraldine A Breen Eillen Breen Wo J Critchley Canning BR HH Rountree CL Burrows If G Brick Mervin Kling Bullion A Che noweth Sacramento John Robertson Golconda W Steward J B News man Salt Lane Myra Succetti F iH Wilson Guy Tammets Deeth FP B Harris Bil loge Mont J A Zundel Montetlo Peter Keama Copper Canson Frank Greaves Osage Kaa Sam Puruier Cavie Ralph Crown Lee E Knemeyer Macon R J Stewart and wife J Ponterbeck J Young andy wits San Francisco Rev Fe Ramon Chavez Battle Mountain Simeon Chapman Detroit W TH Brine Haw Inge Weo TM Hugh Bean BA Hylton Hylton A H Truett Lon Welch Wells

J. Ponterbeck J. Young Andywits San Francisco Ramon Chavez Battle Mountain Simeon Chapman Detroit W. TH. Brine Weo Hugh Bean BA. Hylton Hylton A H Truett Lon Welch Wells

Mining and Land Tax Lists Reveal Widespread Deductions

The list shows multiple owners from Utah, Idaho, Nevada, and California with parcels in Wells, Gold Circle, Carlin, Elko, and neighboring towns. Totals include grazing, dwelling, and mineral claims, with state and county district taxes ranging from a few cents to hundreds, plus district taxes in Wells and Tobar districts. Individual names include Foster, Graham, Gillis, Gosser, Grant, Green, Hays, Hodge, Hopper, and many more, tied to specific lots, blocks, and R. S. districts.

Foster Francis Park City Utah Wells Graham Agnes Twin Falls R. R. TS T. N| TS R. R Gillis Gold Circle Crown Mining Co Midas Nev Gosser Jos Ida HAYS R. J Franklin N. G Pocatello R. TS Hodge Margaret Rock Springs Wyo Treterete Hopper Emma PeSeeeees Bcdio . T Salt Lake City Hayward Jas H. Aid Hatch Geo Woods Cross Carlin Ole ABC Highfield A. Carey Peeenssens Morris R. C Taber City Hanks Rebecca E Los Angeles Cal Gen. L. Ofs Kit Carson MD Arizona Porter MD Iverson Eny Fabb Cyed Weed St Jones Win Three Creeks Jensen L. W Halleck Peespube le Kinslow A. G Minneapolis Minn Logan Mary Elko H.R Maxwell Hugh Ada County Plano Lawrenz Milwaukee OHO Meyers Lanretta RTS Hudson Perens Res Hoaglin Tobar South Kochler Wis Bec. 7 Kerr Roy Livestock Poultry Transit Co Chicago Elke County Oho Ebro Reise Tie Mayer & Co Twin Bart McGurrin R. I R. K McGuire E. E Boise East Contact McDaniels J. B McComb David Tremor SEY & S Lintean McElroy Nevada Land & Imp. Co Ogden Nevin Henry H New Suite Oliver FP. H Golconda S& of Siece Suztd Pierce Chas. N Hollywood Vuord Palmer L. P W. P Lee Pollock Jerry Els Phillips See Paul Aimo Deeth SEY & SE Swy Mia A. B Beowawe New Lota Quigley J. P Alameda Swanson, J Mock , RI

Elko County Delinquent Taxes 1916 Notice and Tax List

Delinquent taxes for Elko County Nevada for the first installment of 1916 are listed with dozens of mining claims and properties including Water Works system at Tuscarora, various lode claims and town lots in Elko, Wells Fargo properties, and school district taxes. The notice warns delinquent taxpayers and property owners that unless payments reach $300 by the due date, legal action will be started to collect taxes and costs.

Nevada Elko County M. H. Miller County of Elko A. D Anesline John Contact East Contact Township Acker Nicholas Wasihington D. C Tnc Tobar Burridge Louisa M Brown T. E Nev Ney Laramie Wyo Carlin Cosprath Geo. M Chambers J. M Twin Falls BR. R B. R. TS BM Carter Arthur K American Falls Ida Chase Dunton Mra Jas M Tuscarora Loton Jones St Elko-Tuscarora Stage Road Elsner FB. I Jarbidge A. O San Francisco Cal Austin, Bros. Assn Wmgutce Reece Seeres Anderson H. P Pat Usens Lode Centennial M. D T Brosseau Aime Boston Barry W. F R. R. TS L. N Ishmont Cal Ellis Wm. M. & Pie Salt Lake City Uuth Phiert Balt Lake City Utah Inc Kilerbeck Geo, B Lou Angeles Fitzhugh Henry Salt Lake Golden Brick Lode Savage Lode Ferber Fryer W. D Ferlic Frank Rock Springs Wye Fitzgerald Pocatello Kant Contact Ferrin Jeanie Lamont Tabor City Farley Jas. P Hattle Weila Bay of See Bee Findley Anna Eiko Ferry Joby Y Corrinne Twin Bridges Elko State Eureka Ditch Taylor & Twin Bridges Cures Sworn America Lode Young America South Comfort Dexter Joker Contention Dexter Prank Eira Big Betsy Poorman Young America Buckeye Wade C. B Ie Hock Wells Calvin, Et al Napa Great Expectation Lode Min Gen. L. O St. John Lode Blue Earth Minn Mountain NY OG NEY & Wi W. PD R. W W. H Ft. W W. P Wells Fargo & Co Wells-Fargo & Co Met.Wells Deeth Starr Valley Olntelet Montelio Ohre Sein Welch Louise Arthur SW & NE SW & NW Sey & SW See Stam County Oeor Dove T. W Lota L Z Inc W. G. Gheathoube Sid County Sealy State of Cerberal Costa

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