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Newspaper
Elko Independent
Location
Elko, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1917
Page
2
Notices for probate estate Lizzie Schoen and heirs creditors for taxes. Administrators named Gregory Schoen and Samuel Wines seek final proof and claims within three to ninety days with vouchers. Land filing notices cover Elko Carson City districts and desert land claim by Samuel Wines with witness list. First publications span May 1917 to June 1917.
Notice of application for permission to appropriate public waters of Nevada. F W Burner of Lee Elko County seeks to divert Chimney Creek and springs via open cuts and a small reservoir, delivering one cubic foot per second to N4 Sec 4 T41N R67E. Irrigation and domestic use allowed April 15 to September 30. water not to return to stream.
Military terms explained as United States prepares for active European front. Defines corps divisions brigades regiments and battalions with ranks and staffing. Includes weapon terminology, unit structure, and proper usage for denoting troops and equipment.
Notice from Elko Nevada that DAVE KUNZ SH of Mountain City Nevada filed for three year proof to establish a homestead claim for H E Survey 107 in Mount Diablo Meridian. Witnesses named include Dave King Jr Louis G Wells Hugo A Schlag Burton Jarvis all of Mountain City with publications May 26 1917 and last on June 26 1917.
KUNZ JR of Mountain City Nevada seeks final proof to establish a homestead claim for 159.71 acres in unsurveyed sections 8 17 18 Township 47 North Range 54 East Mount Diablo area. Proceed before Register and Receiver July 17 1917 with witnesses Dave Kuna Hugo Schlag Louis Wells and Durton Jarvis of Mountain City. Last publication June 26 1917.
The last legislature enacted a law barring children under sixteen from driving automobiles in any city or town and made it the duty of authorities to enforce the prohibition.
The baccalaureate sermon for the high school graduation class will be preached Sunday evening at the Baptist church by Rev. Ernest Clutterbuck. Services begin at 7 30 with a full program including solos, readings, scriptures, prayers, and the sermon theme Doing Our Bit. Graduating seniors listed and invited to attend. The Senior ball and graduation exercises are scheduled at the Bradley house and Bradley theatre on June dates.
The Elko County Board of Education invites sealed proposals for constructing a county high school and dormitory at Elko Nevada. Bids due by 1 pm June 4 1917. Three group bids requested general work heating and ventilating and electrical work. A $26 guarantee deposits required for plan return.
A public notice warns strict enforcement of a 16 year old driving ban, with arrest and license plate confiscation. The docket includes an Elko County distribution hearing for Christine Henrietta Huber estate, published May 26 1917, and a land claim final proof notice for Louis G Wells in Mountain City Nevada with July 18 1917 filing.
Notice states Fred J Tyler of Valmy Humboldt County Nevada applied March 18 1917 to the State Engineer for permission to appropriate public waters from Milligans Creek. Plan includes dam and reservoir diverting ten cubic feet per second to parcels in sections 6 7 41 N R 47 BE M D B M for irrigation stock and domestic use from April to October each year.
In Elko Nevada Ida Hunter widow was appointed administratrix of the estate of John George Hunter known as George Hunter on May 2 1917 and has qualified as administratrix. Creditors residing in or claims against the estate must file with vouchers within three months from the first publication. Dated Elko Nevada May 2 1917. First publication May 3 1917.
Land Office notices Clyde W Lang of Elko Nevada filed no final proof on homestead claim 08167 for part of section 10 township 36 north range 63 east Mt Diablo meridian before June 12 1917. Witnesses listed include William A Stinson Elisha T Wood Joe Lang and Frank B Smith all of Elko. First publication May 1917. last publication June 1917.
In the District Court of the Fourth Judicial District of Nevada Elko County an order dated May 5, 1917 appoints the applicant as administratrix in the ancillary administration of the estate of William Hall deceased. The notice records the probate action and the court's appointment.
Elko Nevada May 1 1917 notice under sections 644 and 3864 of the Revised Laws of Nevada 1912. State and county taxes for 1916 second installment payable at the County Treasurer’s Office Court House Elko. If unpaid by June 4 1917 delinquent on full amount with 10 percent added plus $2 advertising cost and $1 county auditor fee. M H Miller County Treasurer and ex officio Tax Receiver. First publication April 30 1917.
Frank J Landon of Lev Elko County Nevada filed notice of intention to make final five year proof for southwest quarter section 4 township 31 north range 56 east Me Diablo base and meridian. Witnesses named. First publication May 22 1917. Last June 22 1917. Nevada Land and Livestock Co warns against hunting and trespass on ranches Marys River and Seventy One.
In the Four Judicial District of Nevada in Biko County an administrator was appointed May 7 1917 for the estate of Mary J Woodward deceased. Creditors must file claims with vouchers and affidavit within 90 days of first publication, or be barred. First publication May 8 1917, last publication June 8 1917.
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