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Newspaper

Elko Independent

Location

Elko, Nevada, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1916

Page

4

Local notables and visitors crowd Elko in brief

Justice of the Peace Clark of Tuscarora and other officials and residents are in Elko for a day or two on official business and social visits. Guests include A W Gorey, Deputy Sheriff J A Zundell, E D Terwilliger, J J Scheer, B B Bradish, Mrs Thomas Suttle, Mrs Peter Breen, R B Stewart, F D Wilson, George A Hawkes, Wade Armstrong, William A Beaudry, and James Murray who faces a preliminary trial. Also a marriage unites George Dewar and Dessie Thurman. Freemasons and lodge events are noted along with illness and hospital care for Walter Gamble.

Justice of the Peace Castle George Dewar Dessie Thurman Elio County

Popular Elko Lad Passes Beyond Mourned by Hosts

Leslie Lang aged 20, son of Mrs Barbara Lang, died after a lingering illness at the family home on Oak. Survived by brothers Joseph and Clyde, and several relatives in Elko and Rochester. Woodmen of the World to conduct funeral tomorrow at 3 pm from the family residence. J L Keyser Undertaking Company in charge. burial at Pythian Cemetery. Lang was a former clerk for Western Pacific and educated in Elko schools.

Leslie Lang Barbara Lang Jaway Joseph Clyde Barbara Higginbotham May Stinson Elko

Royal Hospitality at Fairchild Home Gala in Tuscarora

Eighteen guests from Elko Tuscarora and the valley joined Mr. and Mrs. T. C. Fairchild for a grand dance night in a renovated barn. Music delighted attendees while a lavish feast followed with veal and abundant desserts.

Elko Tuscarora The Valley T. C. Fairchild

Elko Native Daughters Reunion Welcomed by Community

A beloved Elko native returns to town, enjoying reunion with childhood friends and noting the many improvements since leaving. She is greeted as a longtime favorite and remains a cherished guest in Elko.

Elko

Mobilization Accelerated as War Dept Expands Infantry

The War Department authorized General Funston to organize four new infantry regiments under a new recruiting bill. Washington moves to mobilize state militia and fill officer gaps with West Point graduates, while Mexican consuls report border tensions escalating toward conflict. Ambassador Arredondo informs consuls at Nogales, Douglas and Naco of instructions.

San Antonio War Department Funston Pershing Washington Maker West Point Navy Annapolis Academy Presidio Texas Jose Atoffs Vista Ojinags United States Nogales Ariz Tanaeven Arredondo Douglas Naco

Mexicana to Return Promptly Amid Mexico Tension

The report notes latent trouble after Lansing ordered all Americana out of Mexico. In Washington on June 21 the House boosted the aviation appropriation in the naval bill from 1,223,1100 to 3,223,100, signaling heightened defense funding.

Mexico Lansing Washington House

Trusty Escapes After Six Months In County Jail

A inmate named Thomas escaped from the Elko County jail this morning after serving six months for assault. Sheriff Harris and Deputy Cotent pursued him but he evaded capture and remains at large.

Thomas Harris Cotent

Notice for Publicatio n Desert Land Claim Nevada 1916

Notice is hereby given that Charles C. Winter of White Rock Nevada filed Desert Land Application No 01701 for NE% B% Sec 35 T 45 N R 61 E and Lot 1 SE% NEX Sec 2 T 44 N R 51 E Mt Diablo B M. He will prove up on July 13 1916 before the U S Land Office in Elko Nevada witnesses listed. First publication June 5 1916. Last publication July 7 1916.

Elko Department of the Interior U. S. Land Office Nevada Charles C. Winter White Rock Elke County Township Range Mt. Diablo Base Meridian Homer Andrae John 8 Winter

Notice of Change of Water Use for Overland or Indian Creek

On May 26 1916 Samuel T Wines of Ruby Valley Elko County Nevada applied to the State Engineer for permission to change the place of use of waters from Overland or Indian Creek. The water was previously diverted by Ira D Wine from the NW or SW quadrant of a section.

Overland Or Indian Creek Nevada Samuel T. Wines Ruby Vailey Elko County State of Nevada Overland Ira D. W'nev

Also Mentioned on This Page

Justice of the Peace Clark Tuscarors Eee A. W. Gorey J. A. Zundell Mon Lello D. Terwilliger Verdi Lumber Co Eer J.J. Scheer B. B. Bradish Wells Jacob L. Clark Thomas Suttle Peter Breen Judge Breen Eureka R. B. Stewart Reeds Station F. D. Wilson Salt Lake Southern Pacific George A. Hawkes Wade Armstrong Union William A. Beaudry New York City Lone Mountain James Murray Ed. Carville and Son E. E. Bradish John Schoer Clover Valley Mr. Bradish Mr. Koer Jake Zundell Montello Walter Gamble Mr. Gamble C. F. Loring Rebekah Degree State Assembly Winnemucca G. M. Gardner Fairchild Home Stevens Contractor & Builder Iceland Mayer W. P M. H. Cooper the Tailor Fairchild Long Spanish Ranch Taylor Canyon Reno Riverside Mill Co Western Electric Commercial Street District Court Fourth Judicial District County of Jose Bengoechea D. D. Petale Gregoria Subala Eulogio Oalaindia First Doe Doe Third Doe State of Overland Hotel Wigwam Gaiety Westen Pagif Los Angeles Knights Templar G. M. Blair Elko, Nevada Robert B. Hunter Otto T John E. Robbins Register Roe Mdbee J. S. McFadyen Eiko Brown Cottage Pine St B. Wilson C. B. Elderkin J. D. Mariner Music House Elderkin J. D. Marines Music House Independent Printing Office J. M. Owens Pope Hartford Lambert Hondéron Blko Brazil Del.Monte GEO. Russell CO Presbyterian Church J. M. Bwander Silver Street Pacife Ed Carville Ghire Elko Transfer Company HAY & Paul, Props A. P. Cannon E. Dotta W. B. Grimith Carioad Res Ordora W. L. Paul Kone First National Bank Elro, Nevada Elko Hotel Firet Clans A. Puccinelli & CO LKO
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