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Newspaper
Elko Independent
Location
Elko, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1916
Page
2
The Daily Independent editorial page greets readers for the New Year with reflections on resolutions and self improvement. It urges honest self-scrutiny, avoidance of harmful habits, and a spirit of fellowship for humanity. Also mentions Constable-elect George Cotant and a rumor about undesirables and a false affidavit affecting circulation.
The Tonopah Times reports a constitutional amendment to empower the supreme court to appoint seven regents for life, removal only for cause. It argues the change reduces partisan influence, but risks long, indefinite tenure and court control over university policy. A compromise of supreme court and governor appointments for six to eight years is proposed.
A 5 See Frazier piece argues happiness comes from giving and pleasing others rather than money. It stresses sharing, mutual brotherhood, and service as paths to joy, warning that happiness wanes without shared acts and inner peace. The text notes a three month old Independent article and critiques a rival paper’s past statements.
Church at 320 Fifth Street announces Sunday School at 12 30 with services Wednesdays at 8 pm Reading room open daily except Sundays and holidays 2 00 to 4 00 pm for read Purchase available Bible and authorized literature Rector Ernest H Price welcomes all Holy Communion 8 am Morning Prayer 11 am Evening Prayer 7 pm Sunday School 12 30 Special music 4 pm Catholic services note no services tomorrow December 31 1916
J M Swander, minister, invites all to Sunday School at 10 A M and public worship at 11 A M and 7 P M. The pastor will preach both morning and evening on Bible Truths for the New Year. A Christian welcome to all services.
Oliver Riffe of North Fork Elko County Nevada filed in the Land Office an application to enter select locate under the Revised Statutes for 40 acres in the SW quarter of SE quarter of Section 1 Township 42 North Range 56 East Mount Diablo Base and Meridian. Protest affidavits by those opposing disposal due to mineral character or other reasons must be filed by January 20 1917. First publication December 18 1916 Last publication January 19 1917.
Summons in a Nevada district court case seeks $15,868.93 plus legal costs over mortgages tied to Overland Hotel and Gaity Theatre in Elko County. Includes notice of publication and defenses by defendant LOGI OF AINDIA. Also public land notice from US Interior 1916 announces final proof of settler at Sixteen Mile Station Nevada with witnesses.
Rev Melarness leads morning service at 11 AM with Sunday School at 12:05 PM and New Year service at 7 PM. Special music features Mrs G M Blair and Mrs Mee Orchestra and readings Do Something for Someone by Virginia Orr Prancia Nichol. Christian Science holds regular Sunday service at 2 PM.
Elko Nevada residents Stinson and Reed join J E Robbins as registrars for an 1916 notice of application number 4192 seeking permission from State Engineer J E Williams and F A Travis to dam and reservoir the South Fork Huisbuldt River and an unnamed Lake head Nora Branch for irrigation. Water to be diverted at Sec 2 T31N R57E, with 6.4 cubic feet per second, open cuts pipes and ditches, permitted May to October. water not returned to stream. First publication December 7 1916. Last publication January 7 1916.
John Henderson named administrator of the estate of John R. Bradley, deceased, on December 22, 1916, in Elko Nevada. Creditors must file their claims with vouchers and affidavits with the court clerk within three months from the first publication. First published December 23, 1916. Last publication June 23, 1917.
Bertha Hale sues D D Holgate in Elko Township Nevada for $80 plus interest, costs, and attorney fees on a March 1916 promissory note. Defendant must appear and answer within 5 to 20 days depending on service. First publication December 28 1916. last publication February 3 1917.
The State of Nevada issues a summons in the Judicial District of the Rite of Ne vada Elko County. Defendants Lutts Edith Lutts Wiewife Eugene Mangus John Dow Ricie Ar d Rock must appear within ten to forty days depending on service and defend the above titled action to quiet title.
Plaintiffs allege exclusive adverse possession of a 160 acre tract in section 36, township 32N range 59E, MD B M, formerly patent to Eugene H. Mangus, purchased before patent issued. They claim long fencing, improvements, and payment of taxes for more than fifteen years prior to suit, seeking court relief. Dates show first publication December 6, 1916 and last publication January 16, 1917.
In the Fourth Judicial District Court of Nevada Elko County Jennie C D Meyer trustee and X Rodwell Meyer sue Mary D Flood James C Dunphy Viola Burnett William Burnett and others. Plaintiffs seek judgment empowering the trustee to borrow up to 100000 secured by mortgages on the William Dunphy Cattle Ranch lands in Elko Eureka and Lander Counties containing 70353 85 acres or on the cattle and land. Interest not to exceed seven percent per year with terms up to three years plus costs and attorney fees. Dated December 4 1916. Clerk Robert B. Hunter. Attorneys Meredith & Attorneys for Plaintiffs. First publication December 4 1916. Last publication January 15 1917.
Application number 4191 reports J BE Williams and F A Travis of Lee Nevada seeking public water rights from the south Fork Humboldt River at Lakes Canyon near the source for irrigation and domestic use. They propose a dam with 22 cu ft per second conveyed to a federal township area, for May to October use, water not returned to the stream. First published December 7 1916 last publication January 7 1916.
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