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Newspaper

Elko Independent

Location

Elko, Nevada, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1916

Page

4

Locals and Personal Notices From Mountain City Area

LOCALS AND PERSONALS P I Nart and G W Garat of the L ranch are here on business J H Miller foreman of the Lone Mountain properties visiting A F Gegan Du Pont Powder Company representative here on business James T Martin and Joseph R Pat ten of Mountain City here today proving up on land D A Hughes field man of the County Assessor's office here on a visit with his wife James P Sherman and L T Wells prominent ranchmen of Mountain City here on land office business

P. &. Indart G. W. Garat The L. Ranch J.H. Miller Lone Mountain Properties A. F. Gegan du Pont Powder Company James T. Martin Joseph R. Paten Mountain City D. A. Hughes James P. Sherman L. T. Wells

Bloodhounds in manhunt after fatal shooting in Livermore

In Livermore California an unidentified Mexican laborer was shot and killed today by another Mexican who fled into the hills. Bloodhounds are in pursuit. The report also notes that arguments were heard in court regarding the case.

Livermore Cal

Sam Bachman Trial Receives Close Courtroom Oratory

Attorneys for the state and defense presented eloquent arguments in the Bachman case after the trial was submitted to the jury at 1 pm. A verdict was anticipated this evening. Sam Bachman faced alleged complicity in a 25-horse theft from multiple ranchmen as the trial before Judge McFadden entered its final phase. District Attorney Carville opened for the state followed by defense attorney McNamara and then Van Fleet, with Cantwell closing for the state.

Bachman Sam Bachman McFadden Carville McNamara van Fleet Cantwell

Funston seeks militia to guard Arizona border frontier

General Funston asked the War Department to deploy state militia to patrol the border from Nogales to the gulf and to hold a considerable reserve force in San Antonio. He did not disclose the number of troops requested.

Funston Arizona San Antonio War Department Nogales Gulf

Rats Own Cleanliness Kills Them Says Woman

London reports Mrs Jarvis a professional rat catcher describes a method to rid rats by cleanliness. She claims rats wash paws and face before eating then roll over the tidbit and wash again, dying when their paw touches their mouth. She cites a large haul from a warehouse as proof of the tactic.

London

Arbitration Possible Under Old Peace Treaty

El Paso June 20 United States Consul Edwards has quit his post at Joares and Mexican Consul Andreas Garcia has sent his family to Mexico and himself is ready to leave on receipt of word from Carranza. There remains a possibility of arbitrating the quarrel with Carranza under the terms of the treaty of 1848. General Pershing's expedition is now in position to send columns in any direction from his line. Heavy guards have been thrown around all American camps in Mexico.

EL Paso United States Edwards Joares Andreas Garcia Mexico Carranza General Pershing

World Peace Cannot Come By Laws And Courts Says Pres Hadley

New Haven June 18 President Arthur T Hadley of Yale University said world peace cannot come by laws and courts but only by a change in men's hearts. He urged understanding among peoples, restraint in speech, readiness to defend if necessary, and reliance on self control and example rather than quick legal compulsion. He warned against overreliance on arbitration and urged faith in humanity and gradual moral regeneration.

New Haven Conn Arthur T. Hadley Yale University Hadley Jesus Christ

Lincoln on God and steadfast faith in all trials

A speech extols placing oneself on God's side amid praise or criticism. It recalls Lincoln's quip about not needing God on his side but choosing to stand on God's side. The oration urges perseverance to the end, keeping faith as the core of living.

Abraham Lincoln God Lincoln

Duke R Lee Road Show Pleases Bradley Audiences

The Duke R. Lee Road Show, a vaudeville company, pleased a large Bradley audience last night and will present a new program tonight. The robust act includes Gladstone and Hayes dancing and singing, Signor Fessia on piano grand accordeon, and Ajatovich the strongman. A free stunt at 7 15 in front of the theatre will cast an automobile over the show's body.

Duke R. Lee Bradley West Gladstone Hayes Carlo Fessia Ajatovich

Registered At The Mayer And Other Names Listed

A fragment lists multiple registrants including W. E. Staunton of Reno C Burris Salt Lake City J. H. Thomas San Francisco F J and Miss Winzell Palisade Jas P Sherman L G Wells G W Garat P Sindows Mt City G B Stewart San Francisco F E Woodward St Louis J H Miller Lone Mountain T W Steward Josie Cannon Salt Lake A Gegan.

W. E. Staunton Reno C. Burris Salt Lake City J. H. Thomas San Francisco F. J Miss Winzell Palisade Jas. P. Sherman L. G. Wells G. W. Garat P. Sindows Mt. City G. B. Stewart F. E. Woodward St. Louis J. H. Miller Lone Mountain T. W. Steward Josie Cannon Salt Lake A. F. Gegan

Local Names and Places Highlight Indexed Report

Tom Rennes of San Francisco C H Bowyer of Reno M G Shiels of Montclair N J Harry Shields of Tuscarora E Hinks of Lamoille are cited in the recent geographic listing with occupations and correspondences across multiple states and towns. The brief note underscores cross state connections and regional business ties among these individuals.

Tom Rennes San Francisco C. H. Bowyer Reno M. G. Shiels Montclair N. J Harry Shields Tuscarora E. Hankins Lamoille

Registered At Commercial Names in a Utah-Vaudeville List

A long list of names appears under a caption Registerd at Commercial. The names include B Murray of Paris, Duke R Lee and wife Hazel Gladstone, J Bajatoved, F C Gilbert, Otto Ziege, Bald Mountain, J C Deardorff Salt Lake City, F Taylor, Mrs Wiseman, J C Forques, Emil Leconts, W V Odgers, Miss Roy Steel, H H Miller, H R Gouth ers, J H Springer and wife, F A Rendolph, Tom Harris, James Oler on, O K Hoffie, W R Homer Round Mountain, James Love, William Funk, J F Estes.

B. Murray Paris Duke R. Lee Hazel Gladstone J. Bajatoved F. C. Gilbert Otto Ziege Bald Mountain J. C. Deardorff Salt Lake City F. ¥. Taylor Mrs. Wiseman J. C. Forques Emil Leconts W. V. Odgers Roy Steel H. H. Miller H. R. Gouthers J. H. Springer F. A

Bankruptcy Discharge Petition for William F Burgy

William F Burgy of Twin Springs Elko Nevada petitions for discharge from all provable debts under bankruptcy acts. Court orders a hearing July 22, 1916 in Carson City Nevada. notice published in Biko Independent.

William F. Burgy EB. S. Farrington District Court of the United States District of Nevada Twin Springs Elko Nevada A. D

Notice of hearing and creditor mailings in Nevada court

The court orders that time and place be set for a hearing on the petition and directs the clerk to mail copies of the petition and order to all known creditors at their residences. Witness the judge, at Carson City, Nevada, on June 19, 1916, with the seal.

E. 8 Farrington Carson City Nevada A. D T.J. Edwards

Nevada District Court Foreclosure Suit Over Overland Hotel

The Nevada Fourth Judicial District in Elko County issues an alias summons in a foreclosure action by Jose Bengoechea against D. D. Sabala Gregoria Sabala Eulogio On aindia and three Does. Plaintiffs seek to foreclose two mortgages of 15000 and 10000 dollars on the Overland Hotel and the Wigwam property. Defendants must answer within 10 to 40 days depending on service.

District Court Fourth Judicial District State of Nevada County of Elko Jose Bengoechea D. D. Sabala Gregoria Sabala Eulogio Onaindia Overland Hotel

Fragmentary 1916 Court Notice and Land Water Use excerpt

The readable portion shows a 1916 court notice by clerk Robert B. Hunter with a complaint seeking $1,500 in attorney fees and a land water use description for irrigation. It references Otto T., a land parcel Lot 1 and E% NW% of Sec 31 T 30 M R 69 BE, with water from a stream not to be returned, and dates May 16 1916 publication through July 10 1916.

Eiko Robert B. Hunter Otto T. Attoeney Plaintitt

Public Land Notice of Desert Claim Final Proof

Charles C. Winter of White Rock Nevada files to prove desert land claim for NEY SE Sec 35 T44N R61E Mt. Diablo. Hearing before Elko U S Land Office July 1 1916 with witnesses Homer Andreae sons Winter Henry Winter Wright. First note June 6 1916 last July 7 1916.

Elko Department of Interior U.S. Land Office Nevada Charles C. Winter White Rock Elko County Township Range Mt. Diablo Base Meridian U. S. Land Office Homer Andreae Sons Winter Henry BE Wiliam Wright

Notice To Change Water Use For Overland Creek

On May 26, 1916 Samuel T Wines of Ruby Valley Elko County Nevada filed an application with the State Engineer to change the place of use of waters from Overland or Indian Creek. The water was originally diverted from the NWY or SW of Sec.

Overland Or Indian Creek Nevada Samuel T. Wines Ruby Valley Elko County State of Nevada Overland Iva_D. W

PIANO TUNING ARRIVES IN THIS VICINITY

Mr C B Elderkin, tuner for J D Mariner Music House Reno, will be here in the coming weeks. Leave orders with this paper. Elderkin has been with us over a year and is regarded as the most efficient tuner and piano mechanic in the area. Old cases polished and touched up. All work guaranteed. J D MARINERS MUSIC HOUSE.

C. B. Elderkin J. D. Mariner Music House Reno Elderkin J. D. Marines Music House

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