Elko Local Notes Include Licenses News and Theatre
Local items report Miss Madge Griffin visiting Elko and Mae McNamara taking a position in Assessor Weathers office. A baccalaureate sermon is set at the Baptist church Sunday morning with public invitation. A marriage license was issued to James C. Davis and Edna McConnell, both recently divorced. A Snelson suit seeks 1560 plus fees against F J Siebert. Grazing permits may survive enlistment per forest service ruling. Brewster’s Millions drew crowds at Bradley Opera house and the Theo dore Lorch company praised as top repertory troupe. Today to follow. Unique Elko representative will be away May 28 to June 1. Liberty Bonds applications accepted June 5. only that business on date.
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Elko County
Baptist ‘Church
Joseph B. Snelson
Carey van Fleet
J. M. McNamara
F. J. Siebert
L. L. Bradley
Brewster
Bradley Opera House
Theodore Lorch
Elko
Toymight
New York
Local physician called to active duty at Fort Riley Kansas
Dr. C. E. Swezy of Winnemucca a first lieutenant in the medical officers reserve corps U S A has been called to the colors and will report for active duty at Fort Riley about the first of June Mrs Swezy will remain at their West First street home Star reports he has practiced in Winnemucca nine years and is among the town's prominent physicians Fort Riley described as the big cavalry training school in Kansas
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C. E. Swezy
Winnemucca
Medical Officers’ Reserve Corps
Fort Riley
Kansas
Swezy
Death by Self Inflicted Wound Ends Life of Charles Strozzi
The body of Charles Strozzi was found in his River Street cabin last night about eight by Henry Ethier and Nels Ouderkirk. He shot himself through the head with a forty five Colt revolver, the bullet passing straight through and causing instant death. The inquest found the facts as stated. Strozzi, a longtime resident and former Telephone Company worker, had a history of melancholy and pulsional mania. Fifteen dollars and fifteen cents and a few personal items were found on him. he leaves two brothers, one in California and one in Nevada.
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Charles Strozzi
River Street
Henry Ethier
Nels Ouderkirk
Mr. Strozzi
Mr. Ouderkirk
Mr. Ethier
Twe
Btrozzi
Telephone Company
California
Nevada
Chautauqua Signers Meet Tomorrow Night
All signers of the Chautauqua are urged to attend a meeting at the courthouse tomorrow night at eight o'clock. Important matters and a fall attendance inquiry will be addressed at the gathering.
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Chautauqua
Court House
Brained Eye Found Trouble Says Maéatuet
A humorous remark from the Boston Transcript features Maéatuet explaining how trouble was first spotted by a keen eye. The exchange uses dialect to illustrate quick detection and wit.
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Boston Transcript
Liberty Loan Bond Drive At Elko Bank Talk
A local bank advertises a Liberty Loan Bond drive inviting residents to join in supporting the Navy Army and allies. The notice emphasizes community participation and asks readers to consider their ability to contribute.
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First National Bank of
Elko
Teachers Examinations Dates Set by State Board
The semi annual examination for teachers' certificates will be held June 11 to 14, 1917 in the Deputy State Superintendent's office in the Court House at Elko Nevada. John Edwards Bray secretary signed.
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Court House
Elko
Nevada
John Edwards Bray
Notice to claimants in Elko town affairs and bake sale
All persons having claims against the town or city of Elko are requested to present them to the undersigned on or before the 3rd day of June, 1917, Staber, City Clerk. The Ladies' Mission circle will hold a sale of baked goods and Louisiana syrup at Independent Meat Market on Saturday, June 2 beginning at 2 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elko
Ladies’ Mission Circle
Louisiana
American wool shortage prompts call for expanded sheep farming
Milwaukee Journal argues the United States must boost sheep numbers to 150 million and shift to wool production. It notes 13 million fewer sheep since 1900, declares vast wastelands suitable for grazing, and suggests southern states, Texas, and northern lands could meet national wool demand amid high prices.
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American
United States
Texas
Ohio
Union
South
New England
Wisconsin
Michigan
Minnesota
Milwaukee Journal
New Dray Line to Exhibit at Cox Dray Stand
The operator announces leasing the Cox Dray line and plans to present at a stand, detailing forthcoming display and offerings. The note underscores expansion and local exposure for the service.
Unlawful Sale of Intoxicating Liquor to Officers Proclaimed
Notice states it is unlawful to sell intoxicating liquor to any officer or soldier in uniform. Violators face prosecution. J. C. Harris Sheriff of Elke County signs adv. tfm26.
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J. C. Harris
Elke Co
Commercial Hotel Motto and Contact Note
The Commercial hotel promotes prompt service and courteous treatment. Contact by telephone listing 534 or 496 and inquire for W. S. Dayton.
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W. S. Dayton
Notice of sale and leftover clothing at Reinhart Co and Misc items for sale
Sus a few pair left Ladies Mens Boys Children get them before size gone. Adj tf Reinhart Co. I am leaving town and wish to sell a three burner oil stove bicycle small desk radiopticon boys wagon folding table go cart. Prices right. Chas McHarness 639 Juniper Street Phone 805.
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Adj
Tf Reinhart CO
Chas. McHarness
Juniper Street
For Sale All But A Very Small Part Of 10 Lots
For sale a large rural property south of the railroad tracks featuring a stable for 10 horses with loft and grain bin, electric lighting, a high board fence with concrete posts, a carpenter shop, wagon racks, a cabin with electric light, and an additional strong chicken house for about 300 chickens with plaster walls concrete floors and removable roosts.
Hawkins to Speak at Chautauqua on Northern Woods
Noted author and lecturer Hawkins, famed for the Ned Hrewater books and wild game photography, will present a lecture titled Wh Heart and Bright Eyes of Our Northern Woods at Chautauqua with illustrated photos. He is widely known for adventurous writing and wildlife imagery.
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Ned Hrewater
Te Han
Hawkins
America
Chautauqua
Laken
Creamers Hawkins
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Madge Griffin
Carlin
Mae McNamara
Assessor Weathers
Omce
James C. Davis
Edna McConnell
Hunter
Forest Service
Army
Navy
Whitesides Dental Co
M4 Henderson Banking CO
Teachers’ Examinations
ST. Board OF Education
Staber
DRAY
Cox Dray Line
Elko Junk Company
Elko Hide & Junk Company
Sutton
Reno
Riverside Mill Co
H. S. Taber
A.W. Hesson & Company
Elko Junk Co
Gold Creek
Issae Woodhouse
Arthur
Milton H. Badt
Roge
Are
Lady
Pioneer Bldg
Archie Clayton
North Fork
Russell Mausoleum
G. P. Griffith
Elka Marble & Granit House
Petaluma
Utah
Cal
Mayer Hotel
N. W
Ballou
Oldsmobile
F. O. B. Lansing
Call
Harry Duke Victor Parus Steele Garage
Telephone
Idaho Street
French Baking Company
Ady
Chauncey Hawking
John Deere
John
Geo. Russell Co
Elko, Nevada
Richara
Q. Ota Sereee
Arenes Aaron
The
Silver Street
Western Pacific Railroad
Ed Carville
Elko, Neva
E. Dotta
Coal Dealer
W. B. Griffith
W. L. Paul
Elko Transfer Company Rope
Parker 4
Paul
Elko Hotel
A. Puccinelli & CO Proprietors
First National Bank
Elro, Nevada
A. Sewell
Co. F. Williams
A. E. Kimball
E. E. Ennor
Carload
Elko Lumber Co
Slko, Nevada
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