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Newspaper
Eureka Sentinel
Location
Eureka, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1919
Page
3
The Eureka County Board of Commissioners holds its regular monthly session. Sheriff warns livestock at large. road conditions updated from Diamond valley to Garden Pass. private ranchers report fair roads and ongoing preparations for spring seeding and lambing.
Joe Rodriguns known as Mexican Joe and his bride arrived back in Eureka last Sunday after a dangerous trek from Old Mexico. Forced into the Mexican army, he deserted and traveled through the border using saddle horses and a pack animal. Funds ran out. after telegraphing for help and receiving a partial rescue, they reached Salt Lake then Eureka. They will reside at Eureka Live Stock Company's Bull Creek ranch in Nye County for now.
Road reports from Eureka area describe lingering snow with improving conditions after a few more days of good weather. Elko to Railroad Canyon roads are fair but rough. Pinto summit allows wagons and light loads now, autos still need time. Newark and Austin routes await better access, Hamilton trip planned for next week with a tractor by Russell and Minoletti.
A petition signed by Eureka citizens was telegraphed to Senator Key Pittman in Washington on March 29 seeking immediate action on temporary mail service for Eureka. The telegram prompted start of temporary mail service the following day after two bids had sat with the Postal Department for several days.
Mrs. Thomas Williams died in Bakersfield California on March 28 after an operation. She was the wife of Thomas Williams and sister in law to Mrs. Thomas Kitchen of Ruby Hill. The remains were taken to Fallon Nevada for burial, a town where she had lived in youth with her husband.
Rail service in Pine Valley advances as washing-out repairs near completion. A train from Palisade with twelve loads and two engines is planned for next Monday to move hay for stock men and merchandise along the line. Two engines will operate and Eureka is expected to receive the train by Tuesday. Freight buildup at Palisade will be cleared quickly after regular service resumes. Postal service, via Tony Siri, runs twice weekly between Palisade and Eureka, with motor car deliveries continuing until regular train service returns next week.
Japan refuses to join the World League unless admitted on equal basis. The Peace Treaty is anticipated for signature on Wednesday April 9. Strikes and fighting in Germany rise with fears of Bolshevism. The railroad agency rejects Industrial Board fixed coal and steel prices. Thirty seven I W W members convicted in Chicago last September are released on bail pending review.
Dorothy Gish stars as Gretchen Van Houck in Gretchen the Greenhorn at the Eureka Theatre on Sunday April 6 with on stage land and water scenes and an Irish widow’s family. Two reels of Maiden’s Trust will be shown. Also Friday April 11 Dorothy Dalton and Howard Hickman star in The Jungle Child with one reel of A Laundry Clean Up.
The Beard estate will, after funeral expenses, go to the Grand Lodge of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows for the Royal D. Hartung Home for Orphans. Dated March 7, 1919, executor Harry Hall Scheeline without bonds. value not to exceed $4,000.
Eureka County Chapter of the American Red Cross reports March activities. Subscriptions include several named supporters and club members. Three large boxes of used clothing were packed for Europe relief, sent to the depot for shipment to New York, and the chapter sent 100 girls’ chemises and eleven sweaters to San Francisco.
Government furnished insurance information notes six conversion forms for term policies with no medical exam within five years. Rates for ages 20 to 25 are listed: ordinary life 15.24, twenty-payment life 22.56, twenty year endowment 39.34, thirty-year endowment 24.69 per year. Blanks available from Bureau of War Risk Insurance in Washington, D C.
Andrew D. Crofut recounts a rabid lynx encounter near Diamond Valley last week while feeding cattle. A dog warned of the pursuing cat, which leaped onto a horse and caused chaos before Fred Crofut ended the attack with a shotgun. The beast proved unusually large.
A barometer reading this afternoon indicates a new storm may approach. The report notes unsettled skies and potential rain as the system moves in.
Increase of 2 percent in domestic telegraph charges takes effect April 1 to cover higher operating costs. The notice notes the move follows wage increases and outlines new rates for messages sent via Palisade and mailed under Special Delivery to Sacramento Ogden Salt Lake and San Francisco with examples of 10 word and 50 word messages and Day Letter options. A Moore, Agent.
At a March 6 meeting the Board of County Commissioners fixed the 1919 tax levy on all taxable property in Eureka County including net mining proceeds. The levy covers Administrative Expense County Roads and Bridges Fire Fund within the town of Eureka .50 Sheep Tax Fund on each $1 valuation .008 Stock Inspection Fund on each $1 valuation.
The excerpt notes spring’s arrival through subtle signs including brown air fragrance robin song and young leaves. A curious line about a blue bride’s wing and a brief, puzzling attribution to M. B. Gear Hors hints at authorship or source.
Eureka Nevada sheriffs office warns owners that horses cows jacks hogs and other stock found running at large between 6 p m and 7 a m will be taken up and impounded starting Monday April 14 1919 under strict enforcement James Mackey Sheriff April 5 1919.
Notice to creditors regarding the estate of Luigi Avanzino. The administrator, identified in the filing, notifies potential claims and deadlines as part of probate proceedings.
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