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Newspaper
Elko Independent
Location
Elko, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1918
Page
3
Carson City June 13 Instruction from Adjutant General Sullivan directs a June week named Class One Week to review and reclassify all doubtful draft eligibility cases. The adjutant general informs all boards the work will start June 15 with emphasis on reclassifying conscientious objectors and those in deferred categories.
Capt W Kilroy Harris plans a Nevada lecture tour arriving in Reno on June 45 for ten days. He will speak in several cities under a state council of defense arranged itinerary. Harris, a Royal British Army captain now in Dial, has earned the Military Cross for bravery during combat in World War I and is noted for conducting public speaking during wartime.
Fragmented report indicates a Red Cross donation of ten dollars tied to a local sale in Kansas City Missouri. Details are unclear due to damaged OCR text but imply a fundraising effort linked to a known community event or sale venue.
A four month smoking item was sold at auction to raise funds for the Red Cross. Mo J Lane was the successful bidder.
In Portland on June 11 a park spray crew reported success in applying a bug spray to the area. The piece notes one unit with four rubber tires and tin body, claimed by the owner to be a former model T vehicle before rehabilitation. The city paid $25 for the work.
The estate of the late Henry Miller, valued at 19 million dollars, is to be seized by the government for nonpayment of federal income taxes. The Internal Revenue collection agency announced the move, with proceeds to cover tax liabilities across the West, mainly California and Nevada.
Application No 4949 to appropriate public waters of Nevada filed by Seymour Case State Engineer. From Merrie Creek near Corner Stake 7 and 4 miles NW of Ol Moss, to convey water by ditch and dam for irrigation from April to September each year. Water not returned to stream. First published May 18 1918 last June 17 1918.
Elko County Nevada invites bids for finishing basement offices in the Elko County Court House. Bids due August 1, 1915, at 11:00 AM. Requirements include labor materials, contract, and a certified check equal to a percentage of the bid. Board reserves right to reject all bids. specifications available in the county clerk’s office.
Henry Tia Sr of Cave Creek Elke County Nevada applies under sections 2306 and 2907 to enter described land SW of Section 1 Township 21 North Range Go 1B Mount Diablo Meridian. Any adverse claimants must file affidavits with the office by the stated deadline, with first publication June 8 1918 and last July 6 1918.
Sealed proposals endorsed for portable gravel loading machine will be received by the Clerk of the Board of Highway Commissioners of the County of Biko Nevada up to two oclock PM.
On the fifth day of July 1918 bids will be opened publicly describing a machine including machinery to run it. Bids must include a sketch, be accompanied by a ten percent certified check, and the successful bid’s check held until contract completion. The Board may reject all bids. E. Carville, Clerk. First publication June 7, 1918. Last publication July 5, 1918.
Wat Ray S Prager of Rewe Nevada filed Desert Land Application No for SWH SWI Sec 4 Swig NEM Township 1 North Range Mt Dublo Meridian. Final Proof to establish claim before the U S Land Office Elka Nevada on July 11 1918 with witnesses Jacob Rewd Charles J Miller James Wallace and George HM Culligan all of Tuscarora Nevada.
Notice from the United States Land Office Elko Nevada dated May 28 1918 announces the probable patent for a 20 059 acre mining claim on the Big Six No 3 Lode in Lynn Mining District Nye County Nevada. The claim is filed by J. S. Free as attorney in fact for Louis M. Mullin Company a Nevada corporation. Public notices include the detailed survey and coordinates of the lode and references to the official plat on file with the U S Land Office in Elko. First publication May 31 1918 with publication through August 30 1918.
No. 03419 Eiko Nevada May 17 notice that Walter B Vane of Eiko seeks to enter 2060 acres under the 2508 Rested Statutes and related property rights. Describes Nevada quarter southwest quarter section 2 township 44 north range 80 east M.D. o. & M. and invites objections by May 210. Also notice Jay J. Clemmons of Reno filed an application to enter lands under Sections 2306-07 R. S. U. S. with a description to follow.
Public notice demands affidavits of test by June 25 1918 from all who object to land disposal due to mineral character. Names JOAN E. ROBBINS as publisher with first publication May 22 1918 and last June 22 1913.
Department of the Interior Elko Nevada May 7 1918 notice that William H Turner of Mountain City Nevada filed a homestead application on Sept 24 1914 under the 1906 act for a 17.84 acre parcel in Mount Diablo Meridian with witnesses Edward Reetehuier David Mele August L McCray Slonry Jones and public announcement of intent to make final three year proof before the Register and Receiver on June 22 1918
Public notices from the Nevada Land Office and U.S. Land Office list patent appraisals and summons for court actions. Entries include applications to enter mineral lands and public water appropriation requests, with dates in May 1918 and notices to interested parties to file protests by early June 1918. Names such as J. Robins Perry Buch and Seymour Case appear among filings and official actions.
Notice is given that John Miles of Charleston Nevada has filed intent to make final three year proof to establish a claim to homestead entries 03442 and 02082 in Section 35 Township 44 North Range 57 East Mount Diablo Meridian. Final hearing July 5 1918 before the Elko office. Witnesses include Jos eph Bailie Tom Downing Chris Brown and Will Graham all of Charleston Nevada and John Be Robbins. Last publication June 28 1918.
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