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Newspaper
Elko Independent
Location
Elko, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1917
Page
2
The piece argues fighting Germany to prevent oppression, notes procurement of army shoes and navy footwear costs, and recalls past war contracts scandals. It cites Editorials from Ogden Standard and discusses officer training and promotion during mobilization.
Nevada Stock Farm will recruit premier English stock this year with a notable purchase already made. George Wingfield reports Guilliams arrived London May 17 and bought a four year old stallion Atheling from Desmond out of Wood Daisy. Wingfield quotes Guilliams intending to acquire two or three top English brood mares to strengthen the stable.
The Davenny Festival Quintet arrives at Chautauqua presenting baritone Hollis Edison and soprano Edith Edison with violinists Davenny and Latmer. The program blends folk songs with grand opera selections and includes a Bohemian Girl excerpt.
Washington June 7 Adjt Gen McCain issued a statement outlining the War Department policy for men under training to become reserve officers It prioritizes the best qualified men for surveying to officer a regiment and notes that many qualified candidates will be commissioned as reserve officers to assist in training the new armies The plan emphasizes enforcing a high standard over bulk numbers and allows for follow up training camps if war continues
Notice announces that Clar ence R Kleckner or heirs of Bernardo Altube filed for final three year proof on land in Elko County Nevada. Witnesses include Charles H Kleckner Burton Stoddart Hansford Bolton and Charles Sims. Public notice date range June 6 1917 to July 6 1917.
Notice lists Claude L. Womack of Mountain City Nevada who filed a homestead application in Carson City now Elko with lands in H E Survey 91 totaling about 39.94 acres and additional lots. It records intent to file final three year proof by July 18 1917 with witnesses Loula G Wells Dave Kunz Sr Dave Kunz Jr Jesse Womack. First published May 31 1917 last June 30 1917.
Eva Phipps of Charleston Nevada seeks permission from State Engineer to appropriate public waters from the Drainage River using a dam and ditch at specified townships for irrigation and domestic use from April 15 to October 16 each year Water not returned to stream State Engineer G Scrugham announces public notice First publication May 29 1917 Lost publication June 29 1917
In Fourth District Court of Biko County Nevada, John Henderson Westled filed a petition to admit a will of James Squier to probate and appoint executor. A hearing is set for Monday, June 18, 1917 at 10:00 AM in the court room of the same court.
Land Office at Elko Nevada announces Dave Kunz Sr of Mountain City Nevada filed homestead entry 03007 for IH E Survey 107. The notice lists survey boundaries beginning at the 96 Mile Post near the Idaho Nevada line and names witnesses. First publication May 26 1917. Last publication June 26 1917.
John S. Robbins Register announces final three years proof for mountain city Nevadas Mountain City area land claim. Witnesses listed Dave Kunz Sr Hugo Schlag Louis Wells and Burton Jarvis with hearing July 17 1917. Last publication June 26 1917.
A law prohibits anyone under sixteen from driving a motor vehicle in any city or town and mandates enforcement by peace officers. The act allows arrest and confiscation of license numbers with a ten dollar plate fee and warns strict enforcement. Sheriff J C Harris signs the order on petition for distribution and a hearing in the Nevada district for the estate of Chris.
In Elko County Nevada the administratrix Lizzie Pearl Smith petitions for an order of distribution of the residue of Christine Henrietta Huber estate. The court schedules the hearing for June 20 1917 at 11 am in Elko Court House and requires notice with three weeks publication. Also notice of land claim final three year proof filed by Louis G Wells for Mountain City Nevada for 136.32 acres in Mount Diablo Meridian. Public notices dated May 24 and June 26 1917.
Fred I Tylor of Valmy Humboldt County Nevada applies for permission to appropriate public waters from Milligans Creek. The project would divert ten cubic feet per second to parcels in sections 6 18 19 30 31 T 42 N R 47 E M D B and M for irrigation stock and domestic use April 1 to October 1 annually. State Engineer J G Schughame presiding. First publication May 24 1917. Last publication June 24 1917.
RAM UEL T WINES of Ruby Valley Nevada filed intent to prove land claim for lot 1 and NW% of section 1 township 40 north range 69 east Mount Diablo Meridian. Proceedings before the register on June 27 1917. Witnesses Will Reinkin Blaine Wines and others named in notice.
Notices announce claims by Rafael Figueras of Rowland and Frank J. Landon of Lee Nevada for land in Township 46 North Range 55 East with detailed sections and witnesses, plus a water appropriation proposal by F W Burner from Chimney Creek for irrigation and domestic use. First publications span May 19 to May 31, 1917 with final dates in June 1917.
Nevada Land and Livestock Co. vada Estate of Mary Woodward — Adminstrator appointed in the Four Judicial District of Elka. Creditors must file claims within ninety days from first publication. First published May 8 1917. last publication June 8 1917. Hunting and fishing bans apply on all ranches including Marys River and Seventy One ranches.
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