Local News and Visits Across Eureka Area in April 1908
William Whalen arrives from Alpha. Sheriff warning noted. Jack Jury returns from Bay Stave mine. various residents, including B L Smith and Deputy L A Blakeslew, visit Eureka. Geraldine Fitzgerald returns to Carson City. Andy Stinson recovers from pneumonia in Goldfield. Father Manion holds services. Tonopah evacuees return. numerous travels among McBride, Berryman, Cella, Evana, Halstead, McElroy, Anderson, and others. Alfred undergoes tonsil surgery. stock outlook positive. Harvey residence in Paradise burns. coal mine shaft study planned near Elko. Spilman and Mix establish Enterprise at Lida.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Whalen
Jack Jury
Ruby Hill
Bay Stave
Newark
B. L. Smith
Eureka
California
Internal Revenue
L. A. Blakeslew
Reno
Ernest Simonsen
Messrs
Metal quotations and new Nevada settlers report
Metal market notes show Silver at 56 cents per ounce in New York Lead at 4.40 in New York Salt Lake City copper casting at 144 cents. New residents from Texas arrive in Skelton Elko County led by Mrs. R Hylton and Mr and Mrs L D Hylton with five children seeking Nevada as a new home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Salt Lake City
Lone Star State
R. Hylton
L. D. Hylton
Skelton
Elko County
Texas
Nevada
Golden Things in Goldfield Spotlighted by Tonopah San
The San’s account in the Tonopah section reveals a new Tonopah group formed to combat wildcats and highlights exposure of Golden Bunget quick schemes. The San notes previous coverage by The San Francisco Milling Review and urges corroboration from Tonopah or Goldfield papers on several named Goldfield schemes and ventures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Golden Things
Goldfield
San Francisco Milling Review
Tonopah San
Tonopah
Review
Golden Sun
Goldfield Hammer
Goldfield Gem
Goldfield Rex
Two Men Charged With Grand Larceny In Horse Thefts
In Eureka district, John Sire and Paul Pedrick were charged with grand larceny for selling two horses belonging to George Woods of San Francisco. Bonds set at 800 each, examination before Justice Cromer on April 25. Shipment details tie to a Diamond station stock roundup and a misdirected destination to Kansas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Sadler Awore
Eastekia
John Sire
Welling
George 8. Woods
San Francisco
L. W. Cromer
Diamond Ataton
Sentinel
Lee Tipps
Texas
Larned
Kansas
Diamond Station
Tippe
Sadler
Woods
Sire Sod Pedrick
Mr. Woods
Eureka
Mr. Sadler
Paul Pedrick
Eureka Mines Bonded to Lew Rogers for Two Years
Frank Brossemer and Daniel Davies bonded the South Wales Salvation and Lucky mining claims in Eureka Mining District New York Canyon just south of the Seventy Six mine to Lew Rogers for two years. The properties show good wining prospects with a chloride ore break in the shaft and manganese in country rock indicating a nearby ore body. The move is hoped to spur further mining activity in Eureka.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eureka Mines
Frank Brossemer
Daniel Davies
South Wales
Salvation and Lucky Mining
Lew Rogers
New York Canyon
Eureka
Ibis
Fire destroys barn and stock in Ruby Valley
A Wednesday evening blaze in Ruby Valley Elko County destroyed Alex Gardner’s igs barn and haystack. The fire spread rapidly and could not be controlled, consuming a wagon seven sets of harness two saddles and seven horses. The horses were described as valuable stallions. local report by Elko Free Press.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alex Gardner
Igs
Ruby Valley
Elko County
Elko
Free Press
Alpha Mines to Resume Operations Reorganized
William Whaleu of Alpha returns from an Eastern trip. Reports say he sold many treasury shares and Alpha plans a mining proportion rename. Pots Lani arrested for disturbing the peace in Boreks Friday morning by Sheriff Sweeney, on complaint by Mrs Ferraris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpha Mines
William Whaleu
Alpha
Pots Lani
Boreks
Sheriff Sweeney
Ferraris
Right Rev Spalding Visits Eureka Episcopal Bishop Impresses Parish
Right Rev Bishop Spalding of Salt Lake arrived in Eureka for a first visit to the local Episcopal parish. He led services at St James Church, preached two sermons, and spoke kindly to children while commending teachers. Nellie Reid played organ as baptism and Sunday School visits occurred. locals hope for future residence and ongoing church growth. Bishop departed for Ely Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eureka
Spalding
Salt Lake
Leonard
St. James’ Church
Nellie Reid
Ely
Death of Richard H Manuel in San Francisco
Richard H Manuel of Eureka died in San Francisco on April 12 1905 at age 82 after a long illness. He had moved to Goldfield for drayage work last year and suffered rheumatic issues leading to his decline. A native of Virginia City Nevada he came to Eureka in 1876 and was well liked. He leaves a sister Mrs W J Hooper Eureka and a brother John Manuel Butte Montana. Remains return Saturday for burial beside his parents and funeral is Sunday at 2 PM from the Presbyterian Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard H. Manuel
Bureks
San Francisco
Rescue Hose Company
Mr. Manuel
W. J. Hooper
Goldfield
James Berryman
Virginia City
Nevada
Eureka
John Mauvel
Butte
Montana
Mr. Hooper
Presbyterian Church
Death notices in Tonopah Eureka both mourned by illness
Deaths sweep Tonopah as pneumonia claims Doc Harris known as Doc and Chuck Miller once of Eureka. Harris, 67, Kentucky native, lived in Eureka, mined, then moved to Tonopah. Miller died April 4 after brief illness. pneumonia suspected in the mining camp. Also reported are new Rebekah Assembly representatives and approval to form the First National Bank of Elko with 100000 capital in Nevada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doc Harris
Tonopah
Chuck” Miller
William Miller
Chuck
Eureka
New National Bank For
Elko
Oscar J. Smith
Reno
W. H. Crocker
Bert L. Smith
Richard H. Mallett
E. 8. Farrington
First National Bank of
Large cattle shipment from Texas to Oklahoma reserve
Last week 10 000 head were shipped from Barnett and Wagner ranches in Northern Texas to the Indian pasture reserve in Oklahoma. The firm has leased the entire 430 000 acre tract for two years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barnett & Wagner
Texas
Indian Pasture Reserve
Oklahoma
Easter Millinery Line At Mrs Flora Morris & Sons
Kaster Millinery received this week by express a full line of Easter millinery and trimmed hats for spring and summer wear at Mrs Flora Morris and Son's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kaster
Express
Bate
Flora Morris & Son
Shortest Route to Tonopah via Deep Creek and Ely
The Salt Lake Tribune urges building a Deep Creek Ely and To coppsh Railway linking Salt Lake City with Tonopah and Goldfield to control Southern Nevada jobbing interests. Proposed route from Salt Lake via Deep Creek Cherry Creek to Eureka Belmont Tonopah totals 375 miles with a 450 mile system including Ely spur. $20,000 per mile estimate yields a $39 million capitalization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salt Lake
Tonopah
Deep Creek
Ely
Eureka
Keeler
Mojave
Los Angeles
Goldfield
Bullfrog
Utah
The
Salt Lake Tribune
Tocopsh
Nevada
Tribune
Cherry Creek
Miley
San Francisco
So Salt Lake
Ibapah
Belmont
Denver
Moffat
Montana
Clark
California
Lawson Attacks Rockefeller in Oil Trust Dispute
Boston financier Thomas W. Lawson replies to Dodd and defends Rockefeller, condemning Standard Oil as a brutal force behind past abuses. He lambastes the tribe of Standard Oil for harming many, warns that public anger could grow if tainted money continues, and notes shifting views on funding missionaries. Mrs C D Grean announces new spring hat styles and a subscription push for the Surrixen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockefeller
Fiddler
T. D. Dodd
Standard Oil Company
John D. Rockefeller
Thomas W. Lawson
Boston
Standard Oil
Last Warning to Parents from Eureka Police
Eureka officers warn parents that they will arrest and punish boys causing disturbance and mischief. Subpoenas will be issued to known crowd members for contempt of court. The note cites loitering, window breaking, doorbell ringing, prowling, peering, and other acts disturbing the peace. Justice L. W. Cromzn signs the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eureka
Euteka
L. W. Cromzn
Peacle
Tonopah Goldfield Ore Shipments Reported
Ore shipments over the Tonopah Railroad for the week ending April 7 totaled 1762 tons with 908 tons from Goldfield, as reported by the Miner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tonopah
Goldfield
Spencer Plumner Spencer Engagement Promised for April Wedding
The engagement of Miss Neva Plummar and Mr W H Spencer was announced publicly a week ago. Invitations have been issued for their wedding in Eureka County on Tuesday, April 26, 106. The bride is daughter of Mr and Mrs Amee Prommer of Mineral Hill. Mr Spencer has mined in Nome Alaska and winters at the Paul G Lane ranch in Pine Valley. He will take his bride to Silver City Idaho, where his mother resides, and will return to the North when the Alaskan season opens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neva Plummar
W. H. Spencer
Plummer
Eureka
Serta County
Amee Prommer
Mineral Hill
Spencer
Nome
Alaska
Paul G. Lane
Pine Valley
Gilver City
Idaho
Ranchers Use Ash Book Traps to Catch Coyotes
Eureka County ranchers report a novel coyote control method. Large ash books are tied to bushes at a height so coyotes jump for bait placed on them. As the animals strike the meat, their jaws catch on the volume and hold them suspended until killed. The scheme is said to be working well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eureka County
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Eureka Sentinel
Geraldine Fitzgerald
Carson City
Andy Stinson
Roy
Father Manion
James
Frank McBride
Eurocs
Alex Cella
Valley Springs
F. Evana
Topopah
Jol
G. W. Halstead
Duckwater
Halstead
Mary McElroy
Manchester
New Hampshire
New York City
Andrew Anderson
Prospect
Little Alfred
W. J. Mahoney
Tonkin Ranch
Eureke
J. F. Harvey
Paradise
Humboldt County
Metal Market
Oriana’ Ae
Lee Vippe
Sire
Tippeav Palisade
Sire and Pedrick
Justice Cromer
Menu
R. H. Manuel
Rebekah Assembly
Diamond Rebekah Lodge
Rebekah
Nathalia Brossomer
J. H. Hoegh
Louise Zadow
Hannah Williams
Grace Travers
Kate, Swick
Lawson
Dodd
C. D. Grean
Eureka County Bank
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