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Newspaper

Elko Independent

Location

Elko, Nevada, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1917

Page

4

Ely summer session opens at county high Ely June 11

Local items note the Ely school of mines opens its summer session in the county high school building on June 11. Other notes cover Senator Kearns of Utah buying the Nels Peterson ranch, W W Percival returning from California with wife and daughter Dorothy, and the Chautauqua drawing crowds with The Chimes of Normandy. A letter from S D Backman dated May 20 prompts sheriff inquiries about a missing man toward Charleston.

Ely School of Mines Ely Senator Kearns Utah Nels Peterson North Fork Elko Salt Lake City Harris Rosas and Ford Coon Creek S. D. Backman Charleston Lena Bachman N. W Second Ave Visalia California Miss Bachman

Tuning and Repairing in Elko by Mr C B Elderkin

Mr C B Elderkin of the J D Mariner Music House Reno will be in Elko for a few days. He is the only practical tuner in the state. Call phone 534.

C. B. Elderkin J. D. Mariner Music House Reno Elko J. D. Mariner Music House of

Hats Half Price at The Gaylord Millinery

Hats all going at one half price and big reductions on ladies dresses coats suits waists. One week only at The Gaylord Millinery.

Gaylord Millinery

Notice to Fisherman in Elko County

All persons over fourteen must procure a fishing license to fish streams not on their own land. Those caught fishing or hunting illegally will be arrested and fined or imprisoned. Oliver Fee, Game Warden for Elko County. The American Red Cross needs you. Join now.

American Red Cross

Can I Afford Not to Buy a Liberty Loan Bond

A community note from The First National Bank of Elko urges residents to consider buying a Liberty Loan Bond. It frames the decision as a personal test of support for the Navy Army and allies and invites further discussion at the bank.

United States First National Bank of Elko

Help the Red Cross Now to Aid Soldiers

A short wartime plea urges readers to support the Red Cross through memberships to assist servicemen overseas and those in training camps.

This Is Your War As Well As His

The piece urges readers to support the war effort by lending money at 314 percent on the United States Treasury, claiming every man’s sacrifice requires donor backing and stressing duty to country and family. It appeals to armed service members and civilians to contribute, portraying government bonds as safest security.

United States

Notice on unlawful liquor sale to officers and soldiers

It is unlawful to sell intoxicating liquor to any officer or soldier in uniform and violators are subject to prosecution. Adv tim26 J. C. Harris, Sheriff of Elko Co. I have leased what is known as the

J. C. Harris Elko Co

Local Advertisements and Teacher Certification Notice

Cox Dray line and stand at Commercial hotel with prompt courteous service. Mottos by W. S. Dayton. Remaining stock of Ladies', Men's, Boys', and Children's footwear on sale before sizes sell out. The semi annual teacher certificate exams set for June 11–14, 1917 in the Deputy State Superintendent's office, Court House, Elko, Nevada. Signed by John Edwards Bray, Secretary.

Cox Dray W. S. Dayton Court House Elko Nevada John Edwards Bray

Loyalty Day Red Cross signers urged to pay dues

All who signed on Loyalty Day for the Red Cross are asked to pay membership fees at the Mayor or Commercial hotel.

Red Cross

For Sale: Rural Property With Stables and Buildings

All but a very small part of 10 lots south of the railroad tracks. Includes a stable for 10 horses with loft and grain bin, electric lights, high board fence with 3-foot posts set in concrete. Contains a carpenter shop, wagon rack beds, a good cabin, chicken house for about 300 chickens, plastered wills, concrete floors, and removable roosts.

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Chas. B. Henderson Cantwell Carlin W. W. Percival Miss Dorothy Doyle Normandy Better Dentistry The Whitesides Dental Co Ady Oliver Fee Elko County Jin Camp Sune Elvidg Lincoln Bradley Theatre Henderson Banking Co Elko, Nevada DRAY Elko Junk Company Elko Hide & Junk Company B. Sutton Adv Tf Reinhart Co Teachers’ Examinations ST. Board OF Education San Francisco G. M. Blair H. S. Taber Dark Bay G. S. Garcia New Franklin E. Reinhart Company Winnemucca Milton B. Badt Russell Mausoleum G. P. Griffith Elko Marble & Granit House Singer Mayer Hotel 6Th St Ballou Lamoille Moapa Valley Clark County Moapa Garden Company Glare County Logan Whitesides Dental Company French Baking Company John Deere Geo. Russell Co Roche Erie Mar &2 Denver Fuay Commission House Silver Street Western Pacific Ed Carville E. Dotta Griffith W. L. Paul Elko Transfer Company Parker & Paul, Prope Owl Bar Elko Hotel A. Puccinelli & CO First National Bank Elro, Nevada J. A. Sewell Co. F. Williams A. E. Kimball E. E. Ennor Carload
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