Local BREVITIES from Eureka 1911 tax and notices
Local items report travel and visits of residents JW Bailey John Repetto KR Hymer and Anthony Motren and others with freight and estray notices from John Simi and Plummer. District Attorney McPartin returns from a western trip. A creditors notice and a copper company mine visit are noted. March weather is described as warm and pleasant with anticipated lambing from the Eureka Land and Stock Company flocks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
JW. Bailey
Reno
John Repetto
Kareka
Patiende
KR Hymer
Anthony Motren
Bockhors
Plummer
John Simi
Diamond Valley
T. J. McPartin
A. C. Hamilton
Serroxes
G. W. Leighton
Chicago
Palisade
Nevada Central Copper Company
Jesdore Sara
Eureka Land and Stock Company
Newark Valley Ranch Sold in White Pine County Nevada
In Horeka the week Batiste Mino lett purchased the McDougall ranch in Newark Valley White Pine County from Henry Bechtel. A court order authorized guardian W B Graham to sell Willie Thomas minors half interest in the McDougall ranch about 280 acres plus two small tracts to Henry Bechtel. the purchase price around 1400 favors pasture use and avoids partition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horeka
Batiste Minolett
McDougall
Newark Valley
White Pine County
Henry Bechtel
Bly
Willie Thomas
W. B. Graham
District Court
Ttme
James McDougal
Young Thomas
Reductions In Mail Service Hit Eureka Routes
Postmaster Broy received instructions from the Post Office Department in Washington to cut mail delivery on several routes. Eureka to Joy in White Pine County drops from twice weekly to once weekly, with mail leaving Eureka Friday and returning Saturday. Eureka to Prospect drops from three times weekly to twice weekly, with departures Mondays and Fridays from Eureka.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Broy
Post Office Department
Washington
Kureka
Joy
White Pine County
Eureka
Prospect
County Commissioners Meeting Bills Due Before Expiration
The regular meeting of the Board of County Commissioners is set for Monday April 3. All persons with bills against the county are asked to present them before the expiration in months, after which time they will be rejected as provided by law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of County Commissioners
Stage Robbery Near Hay Ranch Shocks Eureka Residents
A stage near Hay Ranch, 22 miles past Palisade, was halted by four masked robbers at dusk. Passengers were ordered off, money and valuables seized, Wells Fargo treasure box opened, two watches and about $200 in cash taken, while Mrs Cromer and others faced threats. The band seized several watches, with Cromer losing $80, and one passenger suspects a box contained a large cash stash. The incident ends with the robbers smashing baggage, threatening the driver, and escaping into the night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hay Ranch
Palisade
Hay Reach
Eureka
White Pine
Wells, Fargo & Co
Bur
Cromer
San Francisco
Atrugk
Death of Edwin Phillips in Eureka
Edwin Phillips died Thursday morning at Eureka at about four o clock after four months of illness from stomach liver and kidney trouble He was raised in Eureka by his parents Mr and Mrs B B Phillips and lived nearly all his life He worked with mines at Phillipsburg for Lincoln Mining Company and is survived by two sisters Mrs H A Culloden and Miss Alice Phillips and a brother Arthur of McGill Nevada He was a member of Roscho Hose Company and his flag at half mast was displayed His funeral was at the Episcopal Church in Eureka Judge A L Fuegerald officiated with a choir and Lobster Club Band leading the procession to the cemetery He was 68 years old and buried beside his parents
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eureka
Rawin J. Phillips
B. Phillips
Bors
Chinery
Miu
Lincoln Mining Company
Phillipsburg
Barwin
I Dycousud
H. A. Culloden
Mise Alice Phillips
Los Angeles
California
Arthur
McGill
Ely
Nevada
Tle
Roscho Hose Company
Phillips
Sacramento
Episcopal Church
A. L. Fuegerald
John E. Smith
Althea Eathermong
Jesus
Lobster Club
Chopin
Rescue Hose Company
Odd Fellows
Eureka and Palisade Railroad Stockholders Hold Meeting
The Eureka and Palisade Railroad Company has not held a stockholders meeting in Eureka to decide the road’s fate. A special session, planned for over a month, failed to materialize. Stockholders face whether to redeem and buy the road or cede equity to the current owner, potentially allowing United States Smelting to rebuild to Eureka mines once the equity ends. Meanwhile, Nevada loses rail service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ault Lake Tribune
Enya
Eureka & Palisade Railroad Company
United States Smelting, Refiuing & Ming Company
Eureka
Nevada
Robbery on the Stage Detains Carriage for Two Hours
A band of robbers stopped a stage near Treasure City delaying the ride for about two hours. They tampered with the rigging and led horses while groups of passengers hid as the thieves examined cars and commodities. Authorities suspect known convicts Clifford and Parsons may have been involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rob
Bert
Clifford
Parsons
Treasure City
Robert
District Court Proceedings in Nevada Receiver Granted Clerk Hire Cut
Spencer Reynolde as Receiver of the Bareke County Bank appears with attorney T J McParko seeking court approval to continue employing a clerk at a reduced cost. The court orders Reynolde to retain the clerk and sets a limit of 100 per month for each month of employment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Jigs Puter Green
State of
Nevada
Bareke Comety Bank
Spencer Reynolta
Bareke Gonmty Bank
T. J. McParko
Tharameter
T. J. McParlin
Spencer Reynolde
Spencer Raynolde
Wiedman loses second son in Stanford drowning tragedy
Ward received word Erwin Moreton Wiedman, about 2, son of Charles J. Wiedman former Windfall Mining Company superintendent, drowned at Plamo Beach near Stanford University in San Mateo County California on Sunday March 20. He was a Stanford University mining sophomore Acacia Club member and University Band, brother of Charles T. Wiedman Jr. who died in a Windfall mine accident at Bareksa on February 14, 109. The body had not been recovered and no details of the accident reached Bareks as of press time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ward
Erwin Moreton Wiedman
Plamo Beach
Stanford University
San Mateo County
Oalifornia
Charles J. Wiedman
Windfall Mining Company
Europe
Acacia Club
University Band
Stanford
Coocasad
Charles T. Wiedman, Jr
Probable Sale of Minoletti Ranch in Newark Valley
The Sewrink learns a trade is near closing for the sale of the Jullus Minoletti ranch in Newark Valley about 25 miles northeast of Eureka. W A Moore of the Warm Springs ranch is the prospective purchaser. The property, said to be very desirable, yields 300 to 400 tons of hay each season, with ample water and good for stock raising.
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Minoletti
Sewrink
Jullus Minoletti
Newark Valley
Eureka
W. A. Moore
Warm Springs
Lobster Club Band Honors Ed Whitmore With Farewell Dance
The Lobster Club Band held a social dance at Eureka Opera House Monday evening to honor former leader Ed Whitmore, who is leaving Eureka for a position with Leon Mining Company in Lower California. Whitmore, visiting from Ely, bid adieu to friends as he departs, and the event served as a memorable tribute from Eureka and Hurekana associates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lobster Club
Eureka
Ed Whitmore
Ely
Nevada
Leon Mining Company
California
Austin Jackson Named Assistant Bank Examiner
The Ely Record notes Eureka native Austin Jackson former editor of Gopper Ore and former Legislature committee clerk has been appointed assistant to Baygone Howell State Bank Examiner. The role carries a salary of 1500 dollars annually and suits his expertise as a bookkeeper and accountant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ely
Eureka
Jackson
Austin Jackson
Gopper Ore
Baygone Howell
State Bank
Cyanide Group to Start Development at Adama Hill Mine
Charles Wittenberg of Tonopah owner of the Cyanide group plans development work on Adama Hill property with Frank Kopp in charge and a four man crew. A 300 foot shaft exists and a drift will be made from its bottom. Work to begin next week. The tax rate in Reno this year is $3.25 per $100 valuation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Wittenberg
Tonopah
Adama Hill
Frank Kopp
Eureka County Bank Receiver seeks to continue clerk at reduced pay
Spencer Reynolds as Receiver of the Eureka County Bank asks the District Court for authority to keep a clerk at $200 per month, plus expert help if needed, totaling $100 more than his personal salary, arguing the bank’s affairs require ongoing clerical assistance. He details prior orders, bank records concerns, costs to date, and potential savings with coordinated arrangements, requesting court approval to extend employment with set monthly limits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spencer Reynolds
Eureka
Nevada
State Banking Board
Ald Bank
Mila
Cot of
Conte
Thi
Srisces Reyxoips
Eureka County Bank
Toomas J. McPaRity
Mr. Griffith Bound for Carson City Post at State Prison
Mr. J. Griffith left Eureka by Monday's stage for Carson City to become secretary to Warden Ray Baker at the State Prison. He has served ten months as clerk for Receiver Spencer Reynolds at Eureka County Bank, arriving from Verdaville, California. His patient, accommodating manner and genial humor have earned him warm regard from Eureka residents who send best wishes to the capital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Griffith
Carson
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Tax Eureka Sentinel
Ernest Simonsen
Bimoonnet
R. McChbarles
A. P. Mayberry
Oregon
Thomas Eccles
Ruby Hill
Jane Martin
Meaghey
County Tyrone
Ireland
St Eureka
F. E. McLucas
Eureka Public Schools
EA Whitworg
Newark Valley Ranch
Batiste Minoletti
Seyrixen
Baroka
Sting
Eureke
Malestrest
Kureks
Thut
Yosterday Thin Company
Ploche
Brad Dow
Maloona
Karel
Pioche
Charley Pryor
Poker Hill
Crocker
Railroad
Richmond
Readinena
Richmond Company
Edwin Phillips
Eureka & Palisade R. BR
Matter Hanging Fire
New York
Buby Hill
Raby Hill
Buroks
C. T. Wiedman
Euroks
Wes
Mexico
Eureka County Bank Matters
Breen
Te Eureka Amateur Dramatic Company
Eureka Opera House
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