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Newspaper

Elko Independent

Location

Elko, Nevada, United States of America

Date

Dec 30, 1916

Page

4

Locals and Personalities Highlight Elko Today

Miss Goldie Hulbert a Wells teacher is registered at the Mayer. R M Kellog mining man of Bullion is in Elko on copper camp interests. Frank Benane Jarbidge mining interest visits the county seat. John P Riordan Lamoille Valley rancher attends to Elko business staying at the Mayer. A M Bachman Elko resident reports good prospects at the copper camp. W R Bellinger stock and ranch man of Lamoille visits Elko and stays at the Mayer. Leah Schrader western teacher at Tobar visits Elko to take the teachers exam staying at the Commercial Hotel. Miss Tid Plunkett confined with mumps missing the Mayer ball. George J Shoup mining man Winnemucca formerly Jarbidge in Elko on mining property matters. R H Wolverton Wells stock and ranch man attends to business staying at the Mayer. L R Blewett mining man of Bullion guest at the Mayer Ball room opening. A P Cannon Deeth business man arrives in Elko. Doc Frease Western Pacific accountant on holiday in Kansas City. Chief Clerk Berryhill notes Frease will return.

Goldie Hulbert Wells Eee R. M. Kellog Elko Ee Frank Benane Jarbidge John P. Riordan Lamoille Valley Mayer Hotel A. M. Bachman Bullion W. R. Bellinger Lamoille Leah Schrader Tobar George J. Shoup Winnemucca Elko County R. H. Wolverton Mayer L. R. Blewett Mayer Ball Doc” Frease Western Pacific Kansas City Berryhill Frease

State Board of Investment Edits Elko County Bonds Bid

The State Board of Investment sharpens its stance on accepting the Elko County High School bonds as the xilt-edged issue will significantly expand funds for Nevada's public school system. The purchase would exhaust the current surplus in the permanent school fund for investment purposes, per the Carson Appeal.

State Board of Investment Elko County Nevada Carson

The Shielding Shadow Episode The Disappearing Prisoner

The sixth episode titled The Disappearing Prisoner screens at Bradley Opera House tonight. Sebastian Narvarro buys Leontine a Rajah necklace she reluctantly accepts and hides in the bedroom safe. Bianca the Underworld queen learns of it as Ravengar escapes but is recaptured in Bianca’s strong room.

Pathe Astra Bradley Opera House Sebastian Narvarro Leontine Bianca the Underworld Ravengar

Notice of Application to Appropriate Public Waters of Nevada

Henry Duval of Tuscarora Elko Nevada filed December 26 1916 with the State Engineer for permission to appropriate Brennan Creek water 1.6 cfs for irrigation from April 1 to August 1. Water not returned. First publication Dec 20 1916 last Jan 31 1917. Dense notice ends with a stray pork warning.

State of Nevada Henry Duval Tuscarora County of Elko State of Nevada Brennan Creek M.D. B W. M. Kearney

Warns on cooking pork to prevent trichinosis during holidays

Department of agriculture warns against eating raw pork or uncooked sausage during the holidays. Trichinosis, a painful often fatal disease caused by trichinae, rises when hog-killing and homemade sausages increase. Cook pork thoroughly until no red color remains and juices jellied.

Department of Agriculture

Western Pacific Seeks Refund of $7500 Incorporation Fee

Western Pacific railroad sues in Wa shoe district court to recover $7500 paid to the state treasury as an incorporation fee. The company filed articles to operate in Nevada last summer and argues the fee was unconstitutional and violates federal Interstate Commerce laws.

Western Pacific Railroad Company Washoe District Court Geo. Brodican Western Pacific Nevada

Airship Bigger Than Zeppelin

The Frankfurt Zeitung reports a new SchutteLanz airship of colossal size completed. It is claimed to be one third larger than the largest Zeppelin to date, with speed around eighty miles per hour and armament of two three inch guns and six machine guns mounted atop the cigar shaped balloon.

Fankfurt Zeitung SchutteLanz

Gaiety Tonight Shows Triangle Offerings

Bessie Morriseaie stars in Bullets and Brown Eyes at the Gaiety Theatre a clever film praised as alluring. Charles Murray closes with The Judge a Triangle Keystone roars feature. Tomorrow matinee and evening shows present Fy Hall in Jewel and other event performances.

Bessie Morriseaie Gaiety Theatre Charles Murray Oalse Fazenda Gaiety Fy Hall

Gaiety Screens Early Blue Bird Picture With Herbert Rawlinson

The Gaiety presents Little Eve Ed farton a clever Blue Bird production drawing favorable comment. Monday features an appropriate program with Liberty. Watch for Grace Cunard and Francis Ford in a cracking adventure story coming soon.

Herbert Rawlinson Eve Ed Farton Blue Bird Liberty Grace Cunard Francis Ford

For Sale Ranch and Homes Near Town

For sale a No 1 ranch of 700 acres with 500 tons of hay a good improvements fenced and cross fenced 40 head cattle 50 head horses 150 sacks of grain located 6 miles from town a bargain We also have other ranches from 160 acres up A modern five room house with 50 foot front close in cheap easy terms Three room house close in two lots 700 00 easy terms One thousand weaner calves and one hundred purebred Hereford cattle also offered Price is right

Investment offer promises 75 to 100 percent nets

A classified style pitch seeks a $1000 cash investor for a legitimate business that allegedly requires no special skill and 19 hours a month. It claims high returns and urges direct contact at Adax 428, Elko, Nevada. Also there is an unrelated rental notice about a furnished plane.

Jan Jist Adax Elko

Water rights notice for Taylor Ditch No. 2 irrigation

W. M. Kearasey state engineer announces applicant’s plan to divert 0.25 cfs from Taylor Ditch No. 2 for irrigation on 40 acres in sections 1 36 and 36 33 north east areas. Diversion point on Seitz Rabbit Creek region in Montana date span March to October yearly first published Dec 23 1916 last publication Jun 23 1917.

Seitz Rabbit Creek Taylor Ditch Taylor Ditch No N. R

Hunting and Trespass Prohibited on Ranch Lands

Nevada Land and Livestock Co warns that hunting fishing and shooting are strictly forbidden across all ranches including Marys River and the Seventy-One properties. Tresspassers will be prosecuted according to law.

Mary’s River Nevada Land & Livestock Co

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mies Tid Plunkett A. P. Cannon Deeth the Bradley Washington the Mayer Cafe Queen Olives A. B.C Than Zeppelin Chicago ST. Louis Omaha San Francisco Grand Canyon Feather River OM Blair Mote Idaho Street Rika Denlel Orrent War Wade N&tf Pine St P. O San Marino John G. Taylor Lovelock Ney George R Eiko Aineer Lettz Elko Fur Shop Silver W. P. Depot Pei Pei Lok Sotersbeeres Ibe Geo. Russell Co First National Bank Elro, Nevada AE. Kimball C.F Williams J A. Sewell Encor VD H. Jones Savings Deposits General Banking Elko Transfer Company HAY & Paul, Props A. P Cannon E. Dotta W. B. Griffith Carload W. L. Paul The Elko Commission House Bilver Street Wester Pacific Railroad Bour Ed Carville Ton Carioné Elko Hotel Connection A. Puccinelli & CO Elko, Nevada SV Moore Elko-Nev Riverside Mill Co Reno Dupont Opal Dupont Pharmacy Eastman Kodaks Rexall Store
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