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Newspaper
Eureka Sentinel
Location
Eureka, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1905
Page
2
Eureka and surrounding residents are noted in a parade of travel and health news. People visiting from Hamilton Tonopah Reno San Francisco and Salt Lake travel by private conveyance or train while others depart for Ely Goldfield and Tonopah for work and medical care.
The Eureka and Palisade Railway reports ore shipments for the week ending April 21, 1905. Mix shipments totaled 73,060 pounds with Diamond and Richmond listed among destinations.
Fragmentary notice indicates spring fever sentiment in Eiko with schools closed until Moody. The adent seecie and good star of the ir wit referenced. Mining location blanks for sale at the Bxwrinet office.
Rocco Homestake mine near Hamilton shows a strong outlook as Superintendent Ausin Jackson reports abundant high grade lead ore in sight. The shaft work is ongoing with ore bodies 4 to 11 feet thick and assays around 70 percent lead. Other local properties, including Ne Plos Ultra Treasure Hill and Protection mine, are noted as promising with crews and observers tracking developments.
Richard H. Mangel died in San Francisco last week and was brought to Eureka for burial by his brother in law W J Hooper. John Manuel from Butte and the Rescue Hose Company assisted with the funeral at the Presbyterian Church and large crowds attended the service.
An 83 year old girl, daughter of Mr and Mrs John G Kitchen of Ruby Hill, set her clothes afire with matches last Sunday. She suffered severe burns to the left side and leg with skin peeling, plus burns to chin and nose. Her mother burned her hands while extinguishing the flames. Dr Burnett treated the wounds after traveling from Eureka. The child and mother are said to be recovering slowly.
The engagement of Rives Baker of Oakland California to Miss Dale Hartley of Auburn Ontario is announced. Miss Hartley is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Bartley and her father is manager of the Three Stars mines near Auburn. Rives Baker is a Eureka native and son of Mr and Mrs George W Baker. The couple plan a June wedding.
A heavy storm blanketed Eureka with eight inches of snow and high winds Tuesday into Wednesday, with six inches at Bull Creek south of Duckwater and snow closing steep Hamilton Summit roads. Easter week services continue with Catholic rites in Eureka and Presbyterian services planned in Palisade and Barska, led by Rev. Father Manion and Rev. G H Greenfield.
Judge Breen received a recommendation from Nye County officials to postpone the Tonopah district court session set for May due to illness and lack of a temporary courtroom. A telegram from the district attorney and a commissioner urged postponement, noting no venire could be served and a courtroom is unavailable. Judge Breen agreed to delay and said a new date would be set after responses.
County officials and Dr. Burnett debated a possible quarantine after reports of Eurekans fleeing Tonopah amid an outbreak. The State Board of Health, contacted from Carson, stated Tonopah had no quarantine. No action was deemed justified. Palisade property sale eyed as B O Walsh aims to seal and auction seven miles southwest of Palisade. ore samples tested by American Smelting & Refining Co. Walsh, a pioneer Nevada smelting operator, has broad ties across the state. The Southern Pacific repairs near Battle Mountain lag, with two months to complete. Nevada’s first forest reserve is surveyed in Elko County, over 100 miles long and 15 miles wide, including the Ruby Mountains and Starr Mountains near Wells.
We express heartfelt gratitude to the Rescue Hose Company and many friends for their sympathy by word and presence and their kind services at the loss of our beloved brother, Richard H. Manuel. J. E. Manven, W. J. Hoopes and Wire.
Rebekah Lodge No. 8 members are requested to attend the meeting on Monday April 24. Bourne J Swick is the secretary. Also new goods received include a nice assortment of Ladies Shirt Waists.
The Rescue Hose Company No 1 of Barske adopts memorial resolutions for Richard H Manuel a long time member. The resolutions praise his faithful efficient service and offer condolences to his bereaved family. They announce publication of the resolutions in the Eureka Sentinel. Transients Keeping Up Goldfield describes Goldfield unrest and mining town conditions with quotes from O J Cooper.
In the Third Judicial District Court Eureka County Nevada W J Hooper is administrator of the estate of Richard H Manuel deceased A summary administration has been ordered Creditors must file claims with vouchers with the court clerk within forty days after this notice first publishes April 22 1906 Date of first publication April 22 1906 Eureka Nevada April 18 1905 Low Rogers Attorney for Administrator.
Nevada cattle shipped to Chicago last week, totaling 88 carloads, drew strong demand from major buyers. Steers weighed 1000 to 1186 pounds, selling at 4.85 to 5.20 per hundredweight, bulls weaker at 3. Heifers in transit netted about 7.50 above San Francisco prices, with unload at Pustilo yielding 4.12 1 4 per head. Carload consignors included Rickey, Dangborg, Henderton, Hylton, and Hawkes.
Correspondent from Eureka County North End reports Burton Ensor of Colorado an arrival on Thursday. Chbas Barnum returning from Arizona. E Hoomhower and Mrs Al Clayton arriving from Holister California on Tuesday. Two broad gauge of burning engines for Tonopah road and two for Gold Field passed through this week. Mia Yates of Eiko visiting Maples ranch Pine Valley returned home last Saturday.
Ward Eaton who conducted a lodging house in Tonopah died on Monday after a several day illness. His father F. W. Eaton an official of the Sunset Telephone Company arrived from San Francisco just before his death. His widow and family mourn his loss. The remains were taken to San Francisco for interment.
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