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Newspaper
Eureka Sentinel
Location
Eureka, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1903
Page
3
Eureka scanning a busy week with visits from Palisade and Duckwater residents, court duties in Elko, and local commerce. Reports show grain and cattle markets steady, mining prospects advancing, and a Reno ball benefiting public speaking. Snow blanketed the region while civic events and school performances drew crowds.
Transfers recorded during February and March 1903 include Adem Stablfoot to Herman Bremen kampt with block 77 improvements for 150, deed 18 November 1902. John Petoh to James A. Dorman quit claim on half River View mini claim in Safford Mining District for one dollar. P B Whalen to Nevada Copper and Gold Mining Co involving multiple mines in Antelope Mining District for 22,500,000, deeds dated 1902 and recorded March 11–12, 1903.
The Odd Fellows ball, Friday evening April 24, marks the fourth anniversary of the order. Committees from three lodges plan a memorable social occasion with careful arrangements. Mrs Shekels in Falling stearth noted as organizer. White Pipe News reports travel and family health matters involving Mrs Ire McKnnight, Mrs Alice Shekel, and plans for care in Ely.
Mary Richards wife of Dick Rivherde an Indian employed by Eureka Live Stock Company at Roberts Creek died in Eureka Wednesday morning after a period of ill health. She recently traveled to town for medical treatment. The Richards family are well known in the county with several children and daughters who have attended Eureka public school. Charles Minoletti a principal owner of the Ne Plow Ultra mine near Hamilton is in Eureka awaiting ore-body extent to provide a factual statement on the new discovery. Nye county owes 15170563 dollars as of March 31 1908 per the Auditor and Treasurer report. Nye county bullion tax paid in 1902 was 9499.75 dollars and the quarterly figure for March 31 1903 is not in the report. An apparent coal discovery lies east of S Maples place in Pine Valley on government or railroad lands with two surveyors visiting to determine exact location.
We express sincere thanks to our many friends for their assistance during our dear father’s illness and death. Your sympathy and kindness have lightened our burden of sorrow. Witt M. Rowanraox, Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Meecusss, Mx, axp Mus, James Mivona.
In a quick session before Judge Hawley the Augusta 3 Billings et al v William Whalen case yielded a verdict for about 324000 damages after a 15 minute trial. The plaintiff sought 23823, no defense appeared, a transcript from Illinois was read, and the court instructed a full damages verdict.
The Elko Independent notes the pine valley coal strike story was exaggerated and uncertain. Prospection is planned to determine value, with earlier published endings considered true only in part and not vouched for in full.
British export value for silver up to March 19 reached £2,002,691, up from £1,727,335 last year, led by £1,767,700 to India and £106,500 to China. U.S. purchases for Philippine coinage boosted a quiet market. Nevada weather notes show heavy March snow and favorable irrigation prospects for summer.
Laur ance Anderson arrived from Birch Creek with news that Laura Anderson aged 15, employed in PS Jensen’s household, was found dead in her bed from a night dose of poison. No cause given for the act. she was reportedly in good spirits before retiring.
James L. Butler and wife purchased the Rawson place about five miles south of Bishop. The ranch, one of the finest in the country, covers 2600 acres suited to high cultivation. The outlay, including improvements, totals about 15000 dollars and the Butlers will establish a permanent home there.
Edith Newlands, eldest daughter of U S Senator Newlands, married Charles L. Johnstone, Tuesday, at the Newlands residence in Woodley near Washington. The couple first met in Repos a year ago where the groom served as Mr. Newlands' private secretary.
A 40 horsepower boiler was loaded at the E and P depot on Monday for the Roth mine at Ely after the previous boiler failed last week. The mine shaft has reached 440 feet. Ore shipments over the Eureka and Palisade Railroad for the week ending April 17, 1903 totaled 1,032,350 pounds with consignments to Eureka Con. and Exoolator.
State Senator from Europe county visits the Chamber of Commerce today and plans to add valuable specimens to the collection upon returning home according to the Reno Telegram report dated April 13.
Currant Creek Ranch in Nye County changed hands last week when Henry Purdy sold the property to Jim Johnson son of Ball Creek for about 800. Johnson and his family have moved into their new home on the ranch.
Lincoln county fruit trees bloom southward while Tonopah builds a mining firm named Utopia. George Kane, 45, of Wisconsin, died by self administration of morphine at Tonopah on April 7. Lander County elder William Litster dies after months of illness in Austin. Nevada locals note wheat bumper prospects in Lovelock, with a projected 60 percent rise. Congress allocates 50,000 for Geological Survey, much for Arizona and Nevada. County physician Dr. L Hammond chosen in Tonopah at 75 dollars monthly. Nye county grand jury charges F H Maxwell with embezzlement. Reno to Ogden freight and passenger terminals mapped for Salt Lake division, Carlin and Ogden among hubs. Carlin reports diphtheria case improving. smallpox patients also stable at Elko pesthouse. Valmy station house and water tank installed west of Battle Mountain. water found at 300 feet. Washoe county valuation raised 25 percent to cover tax cuts. Carson river gold extraction device proposed by Eugene McGrath claims abundant gold but lacks proven recovery method.
The Senter publishes a note about Lorimer's "Letters From a Self-Made Merchant to His Son" by George Horace Lorimer and highlights today’s SentixeL feature titled Woman In Business, inviting readers to explore the column and letters.
The National Encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic will meet in San Francisco on August 17. Rail rates are low, drawing a large influx of visitors to California with tickets valid until October 1. The Bulletin will publish a Grand Army edition detailing California’s war role and coast resources to attract investment and visitors.
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