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Newspaper
Eureka Sentinel
Location
Eureka, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1921
Page
3
A Carson City observer recounts two modern modesty scenes from a lunch counter and a Washoe tribe shop. He contrasts a young woman's cosmetic display with a tribal maiden’s restrained dress and later notes a sculpted hand and copper skin. The piece argues modesty persists though hard to find.
Gardnerville school closed after a smallpox case. safety first policy adopted. South Fork hay harvest disrupted by mild winter leaving thousands of tons. Louis Spelliter named Internal Revenue Collector for Nevada with no staff changes yet. Tuscarora to get a modern milling plant as bond and prospecting activities rise in Elko County. Reno man Charles Chatford killed by accidental pistol discharge. wife present. Memorial card prepared for Lt Colonel William Easton. Lyon County Farm Bureau Manager Thomas Buckman injured in train collision. Bertram Nixon will of son of former senator filed in San Francisco. estate valued over $100,000. Industrial Insurance Commission grants $36 monthly to Mrs Amelia B Nelson plus $12 monthly for two children until majority. widow of John R. Nelson killed arresting a suspect.
The Goldfield Tribune reports the area endured the worst sandstorm in memory. High winds and blinding dust halted travel, blew tops off cars, toppled trucks, and blanketed Goldfield with dust from tailings and mills. The storm persisted into the night with limited relief today.
The Supreme Court today affirmed convictions of Big Bill Haywood and seventy-eight I W W leaders for violation of espionage and selective service laws. They must serve sentences and pay fines as Judge Landis had imposed, while I W W hoped for a rehearing on papers seized in the raid on I W W headquarters.
The Ruby Hill Tunnel and Mining Company will hold its annual stockholders meeting at B. C. Hills Furniture Store Eureka Nevada on Saturday April 16 1921 at 2 p m. The agenda includes electing a Board of Trustees for the ensuing year and other business. Secretary C C H Hjul Eureka Nevada March 26 1921.
French and Royal Bread received twice weekly Fresh home made bread Ice cream fresh cakes cookies doughnuts and snails from Elko every Saturday Candy cigars cigarettes and soft drinks Mrs Kate Tognoni proprietor Main Street Hureka Nevada.
The former German empress Augusta Victoria died this morning at age 63 after heart trouble worsened by wartime anxieties. Her funeral is planned for Potsdam, with Kaiser Wilhelm II and eldest son Frederick William reportedly barred from attendance. Carloads of sugar beet seeds arrived in Fallon to aid farmers, amid grain and hay price declines.
The Europa Cafe is now managed by Mrs. K. Morse and will serve first class meals. Prices include 50 cents for a single meal and $10.00 per month with a weekly fresh fruit and vegetables table. Chicken dinner priced at 75 cents. Family dinners offered. orders left at the Europa Hotel.
The Nevada Supreme Court upheld a district court ruling awarding Williams Estate Company $480 for 14 cattle poisoned by cyanide from a pond near the Nevada Wonder Mining Company. Justice Ducker ruled Caldwell not negligent for moving cattle away and leaving them while he fetched mail, noting prudent conduct. Justice Coleman concurred with the core findings.
Ownership details for The Bureks Sentinel a weekly Eureka Nevada publication filed under the 1912 act. Editor E A Skillman business manager B E Skillman publisher H A Skillman and Sarah Skillman listed. Mergenthal er Linotype Co named as a security holder. Notarization by Etta Skillman dated April 12 1921.
Law requires slaughterhouse keepers or cattle sellers to show the animal’s hide and record brand marks, buyer name, and date when purchasing cattle for slaughter. Peddlers of bovine meat must carry and display the hide on request. Violations carry fines from 50 to 500 dollars or up to 250 days in jail. M. Mahoney, Sheriff of Eureka County, Nevada.
Notice from Eureka County Assessor W J Hooper stating mining tax upon proceeds of mining operations for the quarter ending March 31 1920 is due at his Eureka office and will be strictly enforced. Nevada Transportation Company adds demurrage charges on cars held over free time starting January 1 1920. Adrt 3 B Sexton.
The passage shows a judicial dispute over Caldwell's negligence where the majority view treated the jury's decision as conclusive. Chief Justice Sanders dissented, arguing precautions were insufficient and that Caldwell should consider what third-impaired cattle could do given his knowledge.
The Utah Copper Company, closed at Arthur Utah, offers rent free cottages for workers who stay in the camp. At Garfield amelling plant site land is rented to home holders at a nominal fee to keep men in town.
Department of the Interior Land Office at Elko Nevada announces C B R Pediar guardian for Frank A and Isabell K Pediar heirs of Alfred Pediar deceased filed for three year proof to establish claim on homestead entry No 03274 for sections 4 6 and 9 township 19 north range 49 east M D meridian Eureka Nevada before County Clerk R McCharles on May 12 1921 Witnesses named William Hooper Edgar Eather James Mac Philip Parent all of Eureka Nevada. First publication April 9 1921 Laat publication May 7 1921.
J E Sexton argues for continuing six day service using express while Parcels Post is dropped. He notes pay cuts below 100 dollars monthly after former stage-line earnings of about seven thousand dollars per year. The plan hinges on public support to counter the Parcels Post and pressure the Post Office to run a stage line.
Bulletin states from July 1 1920 no carrier shall deliver freight until all tariff charges are paid. Agents urged to enforce the mandate and pursue prosecution for violations. J E B Sexton general manager signs the notice.
Bids are invited by the Eureka County Board of County Commissioners Nevada with the Board reserving the right to reject any or all bids. G R Deovane and R MeCHARLES signers. First publication April with the date noted April 8.
Notice to creditors in Eureka County Nevada for the estate of Harbert Davin requests claims within 40 days with vouchers. Also Mary Cox formerly Morrison files intent to make final proof for Desert Land Entry No 0878 NE% NE% Sec 31 T17N R50E MDM on April 20 1921 before R McCharles County Clerk with claimants Blair Morrison and Englebright listed. First publication March 36 1831 last April 23 1921.
The Third Judicial District Court in Huraks County hears James Morrison as petitioner for letters testamentary on Agnes Morrison's will. Hearing set for April 18 1921 at Eureka Nevada court room. Interested parties must appear at 10 am to show cause against proof of the will and issuance of letters. R McCharles Clerk Reynolds and Eather Attorneys for Petitioner. First publication April 3 1921 Last publication April 16 1922.
Ethel D Hussey of Beowawe Nevada filed intent to make final proof on a Desert Land claim described as the NW1/4 in section 28 range 48 east M D Meridian. Proceedings before the Elko Nevada land office on May 10 1921. Witnesses Flora Dean Hobart Isabel Chase John White Tony Ricci. E Robbins Register. First publication April 2 1921. Last publication April 30 1923.
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