Elko Legals and Personal Notes Highlight Local Arrivals
Senator Thatcher spent yesterday in Elko and Rockwell departed for Salt Lake. Horace Lane, a Starr Valley rancher, greeted Elko friends while a marriage license was issued to Wesley J. Mulleaix and Jewel Ellison. Rumors of sensational cattle theft arrests circulated. Elko visitors include Pp. Prunty and Jutis Altube attending legal business and estate matters. Judge Farrington returned to Carson after federal court duties in Los Angeles. Arthur plans to move to Winnemucca. McWhinney depart for Portland to practice law. Jensen left for Berkeley to recruit for the army. A high school dance at Bradley Opera House drew a large crowd. John J. Rousey faced grand larceny charges and received a two-to-fourteen year sentence. Bishops Chapin and Russell traveled to Salt Lake City for the fiftieth Episcopal anniversary, with notable clergy in attendance. Army news from Fort Sam Houston and aviation corps interest. The Owl Saloon was robbed, with about fifty-two dollars taken and a broken back window used to mislead investigators.
Liberty Loan Bond Appeal Prompts Civic Duty
A banker from First National Bank of Elko urges readers to support Liberty Loan bonds. He questions if citizens can afford to ignore the cause and emphasizes backing for the Navy Army and allies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First National Bank of
Elko
Robbery Report at Local Saloon Hints Inside Job
The break in occurred after midnight with a back room possibly concealing the intruder. Entry may have used a back door key. cash was taken from a rear closet behind the bar, suggesting familiarity with the setup. Police aim to catch the thief.
Masonic State Convention Opens in Reno
WA begin arriving on Reno Sunday to attend the state convention of the Masonic organizations opening Monday. The Grand Chapter Royal Arch Masons meets Monday at Masonic temple with C H Gorman presiding. The Grand Lodge F and A M meets June 12 13 and 14 with A W Holmes presiding. The Grand Chapter Order Eastern Star convenes June 15 for two days with Mrs Anna V Bridges presiding. Holmes reports broad activity and expects a large state delegation.
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Reno
Grand
Royal Arch Masons
Masonic Temple
C. H. Gorman
Grand Lodge F. & A. M
A. W. Holmes
Eastern Star
Anna V. Bridges
Reno Boy III In Honolulu Camp
Harry J. Gosse Jr. stricken with spinal meningitis shows improvement. His father H. J. Gosse, Riverside hotel manager, and Mrs. Gosse travel to San Francisco. Mrs. Gosse to sail to Honolulu. Reports cite government officials in Honolulu.
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Reno Boy III
Honolulu
Harry J. Gosse, Jr
H. J. Gosse
Riverside Hotel
Gosse
San Francisco
Reno Boys Leave to Enter West Point
Fred Drury brother of Mrs. L. D. Summerfield and A. Willard son of F. J. Williard, both Reno residents, departed Monday night to enter the West Point military academy as Nevada representatives. Will Mayer, recently passing Annapolis exams and first alternate, likely to receive an appointment soon.
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Fred Drury
L. D. Summerfield
A. Willard
F. J. Williard
Reno
West Point Military Academy
Nevada
Will Mayer
Annapolis
Notice of Sale of Rooming House by Myrtle Faust
Myrtle Faust announces sale of her rooming house in Elko Nevada and states she will not be responsible for any bills against the property after June 2 1917. Adg 119.
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Myrtle Faust
Elko
Nevada
Notice on liquor sales to officers and soldiers in uniform
Notice states it is unlawful to sell intoxicating liquor to any officer or soldier in uniform and warns violators face prosecution. Signed by J. Harris, Sheriff of Elko County. The document notes a lease of a property known as the...
Commerce and clothing ad with local contact details
An advertisement for Cox Dray line announces a stand at the Comercial hotel with two phone numbers 534 or 496. It promotes prompt service and courteous treatment and lists items for all ages. An official notice follows about the St Board of Education teacher examinations to be held June 11–14, 1917 in Elko Nevada with Secretary John Edwards Bray signing.
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Cox Dray
Comercial
W. Ss. Dayton
Court House
Elko
Nevada
John Edwards Bray
For Sale Property with stables shop and chicken house
For sale all but a very small portion of 10 lots south of the railroad tracks. Includes a good stable for 10 horses with loft and grain bin, electric lighting, and a high board fence with 3 foot concrete posts. Also a carpenter shop, wagon racks, a cabin, and an extra good chicken house for about 300 chickens with plaster walls and concrete floors.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Senator Thatcher
Rockwell
Salt Lake
Horace Lane
Starr Valley
Hunter
Wesley J. Mulleaix
Jewel Ellison
Prunty
Berkeley
E. 8. Farrington
Los Angeles
Oscar Trippett
Carson. S
B. Arthur
Winnemucca
P. G. McWhinney
Portland Oregon
McWhinney
Professor Jensen
Army
Jensen
University of California
Aoe
Elko High School
Bradley Opera House
John J. Rousey
Bruce Ranch
Justice of the Peace
Doughty
Romsey
Taber
Leonard
N. F. Chapin
Dollie Russell
Salt Lake City
Tuttle
Unsworth
Russell Dorsey
Fort Sam Houston
Texas
Aviation Corps
Owl
S. C. Shirley
L. G. Clari
Elko Junk Company
Elko Hide & Junk Company
Sutton
Liberty Loan
Better Dentistry
The
Whitesides Dental Co
Adv
Pace
Standard Oil Company
Scalipormiat
Sega
Gaiety Theatre
Triangle Fine Arts
Triangle Keystone
Becker
West Point
J. ©. Harris
Elko Co
DRAY
Becker Brewing & Malting Bo
Ogden
Whitesides Dental Company
Biko
French Baking Company
Geo. Russell Co
Tf Reinhart CO
Teachers’ Examinations
ST. Board OF Education
H. S. Taber
Garcia
Club
Elko Junk Co Telephone
Ike Bly
Milton B. Badt
Pioneer Bldg
Russell Mausoleum
G. P. Griffith
Elka Marble & Granit House
Singer
Mayer Hotel
N. W. Parker
5Th St. Fla
Ballou’s
Elko, Nevada
Perera
Silver Street
Western Pacific Railroad
Ed Carville
E. Dotta
Coal D
W. B. Griffith
W. L. Paul
Elko Transfer Company
Parker & Paul
Owl Bar
Elko Hotel
A. Puccinelli & CO
First National Bank
Elro, Nevada
A. Sewell
F. Williams
E. Kimball
E. Ennor
Carload
Alko, Nevada
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