Local notables visit Elko and surrounding towns
Elko visitors include Deputy Sheriff Dave Marquardson and Western Pacific inspector A H Powell. Bankers J W Thompson and F W Keeler stay at the Mayer Hotel while assessing county bonds. An embargo on Pacific coast freight is declared by Union Pacific to clear yards, likely two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tonopah
Dave Marquardson
Jarbidge
Elko
Mayer Hotel
A. H. Powell
Western Pacific
Sacramento
J. W. Thompson
Salt Lake
F. W. Keeler
Chas. T. Sidle
Denver
Eiko County
Statenvestment Board
Pacific Coast
Union Pacific
Southern Psi
Ogden
Bank Robbers Blast Safe In Sherman Hold Up
Five bandits robbed Hagerman State Bank in Sherman Texas blasting the safe and fleeing with five thousand dollars. Deputy Sheriff John Shirley reported the incident and noted the robbers appeared ready for a fight. A separate dispatch from Toronto Canada notes a one million dollar fire destroying the King Street barns and three hundred streetcars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherman, Tex
Hagerman State Bank
Toronto
Canada
King Street
The
Street Railway Company
Fire in Winnemucca Goods District Causes Heavy Loss
A fire likely started at the Elite lodging house at 6 am in Winnemucca yesterday. It destroyed the Elite block, Fellows and Kleinhans buildings, and the Airship lunch counter, with damage to Eldorado and Wuertele blocks across Bridge Street. Loss about $42,000 with only $8,000 insured, net approx $34,000. No injuries reported due to favorable wind and quick containment. Jewelry firm Krenkel & Bosch saved most stock and organized repairs.
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Winnemucca
Independent
Fellows and Kleinhans
Eldorado
Wuertele
Bridge Streets
Eldorado Hotel
Tose
Krenkel & Bosch
Busch Block
For Sale Ranch and Homes Near Town
For sale a No 1 700 acre ranch with 500 tons hay, good improvements, fenced and cross fenced, 40 cattle 30 horses and 150 grain stacks, six miles from town. Also modern five room house 50 foot front close in with easy terms, three room house near in priced at 790 dollars. One thousand weaner calves and 100 pure bred Hereford bulls offered at right price.
Losses in Safe Destruction Reported with Currency Lost
The article notes several people faced losses from a safe incident. It describes cash in private boxes, mostly currency, with Lawrence Garrity reporting $250 in his box, all currency except a single five dollar gold piece. The door swung open and contents were destroyed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Garrity
Ben Blair at Bradley Theatre Sunday Special
Dustin Farnum stars as Ben Blair in a Pallas Pictures western based on Will Lillibridge. Winnifred Kingston plays Florence Winthrop with strong support from Herbert Standing Lamar Johnston Lydia Yeamans Titus Page Peters Virginia Foltz and more. Tonight The Bradley shows Theda Bara in East Lynn.
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Dustin Farnum
Ben Blair
Pallas
Will Lillibridge
Winnifred Kingston
Florence Winthrop
Herbert Standing
London
Lamar Johnstone
Lydia Yeamans Titue
Page Peters
Virginia Foltz
Nevadan Recruited Sparks Nevada City to Coast Artillery
The local recruiting office enlisted a Nevadan native Adla C Boyd from Nevada City at twenty four joining the Coast Artillery Corps. San Francisco district nears four hundred recruits this month with two hundred sixty one in twenty days led by Ellio in Nevada. Corporal Condon notes fine applicants with funds, says enlistment not for a meal ticket and a new rule allows under eighteen with parental consent.
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Nevada
Adla C. Boyd
Nevada City
Lovelock
Coast Artillery Corps
San Francisco
Ellio
Condon
Army
Army Education Push Lets Recruits Rise Quickly
The government now offers features that let a young recruit advance higher than before. A recruit can join, receive education costing thousands at private schools, get paid during service, and leave with solid job prospects without seeking an apprenticeship.
Polly Put The Kettle On Stars At The Gaiety
Roberta Wilson, a Universal film star, headlines the Gaiety tonight in Polly Put The Kettle On. The latest Universal release plays before any other theatre. Also teased is Vitagraph’s The Secret Kingdom serial and a potential return of Grace Cunard and Francis Ford for another smash story.
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Roberta Wilson
Universal
Polly
Vitagraph
Grace Cunard
Francis Ford
Classified Ads Offer Quick Profits in Elko Area
A local classified section advertises a business opportunity requiring $1000 cash with a claimed 75 to 100 percent net, plus listings for housing wanted, a 1916 Ford for sale with under 6,000 miles, sheep and ram stock for sale, and a five passenger auto bargain. Contacts include Opportunity Box 428 Elko and Box 265 Elko.
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Elko
Elko. Als
Pine St
P. O
Irrigation Water Rights Request Near Selts and Rabbit Creek
W M Kearney State Engineer notes a water diversion via Taylor Ditch No 2 from Selts or Rabbit Creek for 40 acres in NEx and adjacent parcels. Applicant seeks to retain the diversion point and transfer 1 cu ft per second to lands in NEx Sec 36 T33N R57E for irrigation from March to October. First pub Dec 23 1916. Last pub Jan 23 1917.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seltz
Rabbit Creek
George R. Holland
Lamoille
County of Elko
Nevada
Seite
Taylor Ditch
Taylor Ditch No
Nex
Ney
W. M. Kearney
Trespass Warning for Nevada Land & Livestock Ranches
Hunting fishing and shooting is strictly prohibited on all ranches including Marys River and Seventy One ranches. Tresspassers will be prosecuted according to law by Nevada Land and Livestock Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary’s River
Nevada Land & Livestock Co
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Southern Pacific
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S. P
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Tuscarora
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Santa Clara College
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Fallon
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Een
Harry Duke
Victor Parus Steele
Idaho Street
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Gaiety
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Pei
Pei Bob
Geo. Russell CO
Abe
First National Bank
Elro, Nevada
E. Kimball
C. F. Williams
J. A. Sewell
B. Ennor
V. DH. Jones
Savings Deposits General Banking
Elko Transfer Company
HAY & Paul
A. P. Cannon
E. Dotta
W. B. Griffith
Carload Just
Guneet
W. L. Paul
Elko Commission House
Bilvor Street
Weeterr Pacific Railroad
Ed Carville
Elko Hotel
A. Puccinelli & CO
Elkonev
Reno
Riverside Mill Co
Dupont
Dupont Pharmacy
Rexall Store
Cormer
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