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Newspaper
Elko Independent
Location
Elko, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1917
Page
2
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A 1917 Christmas article reflects on Jerusalem’s liberation from Turkish rule as divine justice and a turning point in the war. It links the triumph to Allied outcomes in France Belgium and Italy, urging faith in victory and denouncing Germany and Austria as allied with Moslem excesses against Christians. It also discusses War Savings Stamps and President Wilson’s view of Germanism as a dangerous force to be crushed for lasting peace.
A fragmentary poem describes a plea to God for deliverance and a figure named Jo arriving on the road with guns and armored cars, a splintered unit of the U S A bearing stripes and stars. The text evokes a wartime setting and a hometown call for aid.
Washington reports Red Cross Christmas seal sales soar from 2000 to three million dollars and beyond as the campaign expands. Originating in Norway and pushed by Emily P. Bissell, the program funds tuberculosis and disease control with 90 percent returned to local communities and 10 percent for campaign expenses.
Salt Lake City dispatch reports three German internees and two I W W members fled a third war camp at Fort Dowlas yesterday. Col Jose Iyrant, camp commandant, suspects an outside friend aided the escape by camouflaging in a gunny sack. Col Byram echoed the camouflage theory suggesting the friend used a sack dyed to blend in.
A prisoner report describes an escape attempt where a man crawled to a high wire fence and Bryam tossed rubber‑insulated wire nippers over the barrier. The tools and gunnysacks were found near the cut, with guards noting fear the fence was electrified.
Ten years after Bartles began staying at the Baltimore hotel Hawkins rose from page to superintendent of service. When Bartles called Hawkins received a folded paper and a tip in gratitude for his attentive service during the Oklahoma man's visits.
Dec 26 Cleveland reports the Cleveland School of the University of the World believes five years after World War ends there will be a United States of the World with Woodrow Wilson as president. The group argues Wilson will lead as Germany is crushed and a world government forms.
Private Secretary Mooney received a telegram stating Governor Boyle will depart Washington for Nevada. He believes the delegation’s mission succeeded, likely securing $1 silver. No new word on Governor Hoyle’s army commission beyond last week’s Appeal dispatch.
Notice of intention to prove final three year proof on the NE half of Section 22 Township 33 North Range 57 East Mount Diablo Meridian. James C. Perry of Elko Nevada files claim with witnesses James Myers Ras Hawkins Mary E Lamb William Schultz. Register John E Robbins. First publication December 26 1917.
Holding Mining and Milling Company of Tuscarora Elko County Nevada applied to the State Engineer on December 17 1917 for permission to appropriate water from an unnamed spring in Section 34 T40N R51B MDM B&M and convey five gallons per minute to Section 4 T40N R61E MD BM for mining and milling purposes water not to be returned to stream
A notice states that on or about November eighth, 1917 a person found an animal on his ranch premises known as Welland. The finder seeks the rightful owner and legal disposition per local procedures.
The notice cites three horses taken up near Pie Creek north of Biko Nevada under section 2274 of the Revised Laws. It lists two light grey mares about three years old, ~1000 pounds, branded left thigh Box over L connected, and one dark grey mare ~1000 pounds, three years old, branded left thigh Box over L connected. Owners must appear to prove ownership and cover costs. Dated November 17, 1917. C. S. Weiland. O17 243127 14 21
Liberty Gold Mines Co. of Lovelock applies to the Nevada State Engineer for permission to appropriate public waters from Liberty Spring No. 5. The plan conveys one cubic foot per second to mining and milling sites using pipes and ditches, without returning water to the stream. First published December 22, 1917.
Pearl Town of Lee Elko County Nevada has fled notice of intention to make final proof to establish a Desert Land Claim for 8 percent SE and 5 percent SW in Section 34 Township 31 North Range 56 East Mt Diablo Base Meridian. Proof before the U S Land Office in Elko January 16 1918, with witnesses Thomas Toyn George Hanna William Toyn Arthur Toyn. First publication December 12 1917. Last publication January 12 1918.
This notice details Fran cisca Lostra of Elko Nevada filing to enter land under the 2306 provision. It warns adverse claimants to file protest affidavits by January 12 1918. It also announces delinquent 1917 state county and special taxes due by January 7 1918 with penalties and advertising costs.
In January 1918 a tax payment is due in two installments. The first covers one half of state county and special taxes plus poll tax. The second covers the remaining balance due before the first Monday in June 1918. M. H. Miller, county treasurer. First publication December 3 1917. Last publication January 3 1918.
Elko Nevada resident fled her application under Section 2306 Revised Statutes for land described as SE% SE% Section 20 Township 43 North Range 58 East. Protests must be filed in the register's office by January 12 1918. John E Robbins Register. First publication December 11 1917.
FRANK B. BAKER of Gold Creek Elko County Nevada filed intent to make final five year proof for N1/2 SW1/4 SW1/4 Section 27 and N7?2 Section 28 Township 44 N Range 55 E MD B and M. The filing references his original Carson City No 05419 now Elko No 0317. First publication December 7 1917 last publication January 7 1918.
Charles W. Smith of Arthur Nevada filed desert land proof for N 1 2 SE 1 4 and SE 1 2 SE 1 4 of Section 14 and NE 1 4 NE 1 4 of Section 23 Township 32 N Range 69 E Mount Diablo Meridian. Witnesses Alfred W. Smith Constantine P. Strozzi Peter F. Byland Harry J. Newman. Register John B. Robbins. First publication December 13 1917 last January 13 1918.
The Nevada State Engineer will begin examination of Niagara Jerrett and Snow Canyon Creeks in Elko County to determine relative water rights. Claimants must file proof of claims under the General Water Law. Dated Carson City December 10 1917. Last publication January 11 1918.
Probate No 427 filed in the District Court of the Fourth Judicial District of the State details a probate action. The notice lists court authority and case filing for estate matters and next steps for interested parties.
Administratrix Maggie Jessen will privately sell the Nephi J. Jensen estate in Elko Nevada on January 7 1918 at 12 00 PM. The sale includes the south half of the northeast quarter of section 31 township 33 north range 58 east Mount Diablo base and meridian containing 80 acres with water rights and improvements. Payment in cash gold coin and deed at purchaser expense subject to district court confirmation.
Mutual consent dissolves the copartnership of Howard and Borges on October 1 1917 with all members named. After October 31 1917 no bills contracted by the firm are the responsibility of the partnership and outstanding bills should be presented to L. B. Cavalho in Elko Nevada. Names include M Howard and L C Borges also known as G B Cavalho. First publication December 4 1917 and last publication January 4 1918.
Public notice records two horse stock belonging to Walter Glaser at Glaser Ranch Elburz Halleck Elko Nevada with branding O over back and L and a bay horse with backward L. Also notices land claim by EBD Mund Helth at Lamoille for W% of Sec 22 T33N R56E MD M where witnesses Chaney Griswold Henderson DeArmond Morris. First pub Nov 21 1917 last pub Jan 30 1918 and Jan 19 1918 respectively.
Department of the Interior notice that Harry L Newman of Elko Nevada filed intent to make final proof to establish his desert land claim for parts of Section 24 Township 32 North Range 59 East Mount Diablo Meridian. He names witnesses Charles W Smith W Smith Peter F Byland and Constantine P Strozzi all of Lurline Nevada. Last publication January 13 1918.
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