Measles Outbreak Reported in Union Week
The Sentinel notes a measles outbreak in Union this week. Measles cases decline as schools report reopening and residents return to normal activities.
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Newspaper
Eureka Sentinel
Location
Eureka, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1917
Page
3
The Sentinel notes a measles outbreak in Union this week. Measles cases decline as schools report reopening and residents return to normal activities.
Sum mit Queen Mining Company announces near surface ore found after months of survey work on the Silverado site. A fault cut off the ore, but new openings on the 145 and 200 foot levels indicate a continuous ore shoot, with high grade samples feared to exceed former shipments.
Eureka County residents show readiness to join the colors with volunteers already enlisting or signaling willingness. Beowane and Palisade residents join aviation. Dr W H Nix to serve in Medical Corps. Theodore Johnson and Elisabeth Kitchen seek Signal and Red Cross roles via local postmasters. Roosevelt Division recruitment urged by County Clerk with Captain Donnelly appointed to muster 18 to 40 year olds. Wireless operator W R Reynolds signs up. notice emphasizes reporting pro German remarks to Captain Donnelly.
H C McTerney of Eureka Nevada declares he never applied for the Eureka County Clerk and Treasurer post. He notes initial refusal and only consented after being assured the office was vacant and that Mr McCharles would not be appointed.
March shipments from Eureka to Salt Lake emerters include RJ Harris three cars Tony Romano three California mine six Richmond Eureka mines four. Through April 21 California mine eight Tony Romano six John Ferrari four. Subscribe for the Sentinel.
Documents record transfers of land and mining claims in Utah districts. J J and Lena Minoletti deed 141.93 acres to Antonio Tognoni in Two. 19 North, Range 54 EB. A A Herard to John Fader for Bald Eagle claim. Royal to Fader for half interest in Nephi Nos 2 3 4 and Detroit claims. Notices of Red Cap claim location and Nephi No 1 2 3 4 location by Royal and Paulsen recorded April 1917.
The 1917 state tax is 0.6205 per 100. The county tax is 1.073 per 100, with seven cents for highway and seven cents state highway tax. Inside Eureka town, property is taxed at 0.72 per 100 plus state and county rates totaling 2.4135 per 100. Outside town, total is 1.6935 per 100. Special cattle tax is 0.30 per 100 for cattle and horses, and 0.50 per 100 for sheep.
Eureka County High School and Eureka District School reopened after a measles outbreak caused a two week closure. By week’s end attendance neared normal as teachers planned the work toward a June 8 closing, marking a ten month session.
Carson Nevada dispatch reports William S. Raine named by Governor Boyle to fill the Eureka County Third Commissioner District vacancy after J M Requa resignation. Effective immediately, Raine will take office at the board meeting on May 6. He is a Pine Valley rancher and stockman, eldest son of the late J P Raine.
John E. Whitmore of Palisade joined the Navy aviation signal corps and left for San Francisco to report to the commanding officer after enlisting yesterday at the Elko office.
The school will hold its declamation contest on Monday night April 30 to select two representatives for the state event in Reno May 11-12, but the combined athletic and declamation meet is canceled due to wartime enlistments. Medals will replace the trip, with several musical numbers and an Opera House rental covered by 50 cent adult and 25 cent child admissions.
The Bargain featuring Mary Pickford in Cinderella will be shown Sunday evening April 22 at the Opera House but is moved to Friday night due to late-film arrival. Friday April 27 presents Wild Flower with Marguerite Clark in the title role.
Mr States announces a free dance for children to be held Tuesday evening May 1 at the Opera House. The Nostrosa orchestra will provide music and all Eureka and vicinity children are invited.
Rev. Father J. J. McNally arrives in Eureka to conduct mass at 10 a m and benediction at 7 15 p m in the Catholic Church. Elko Free Press notes local weather impacts with Dunphy estate manager W J Mahoney reporting winter losses for sheep and lambs across the region due to a fresh storm.
Ray Swick, longtime teacher at Bullion Nevada, resigns after several months and accepts a position with Hoyt Mercantile Company at Lamoille. Mrs James McDermott, his sister, will finish the current school term.
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