Eureka News and Social Notes From Local Districts
Eureka and Diamond Valley residents are listed with travels and visits including Edwin L Bride for the Mercantile Agency, W A Moore and Charley Mivclotti of Newark Valley, Walter Young returning from Heald College in San Francisco, Fred Eather and sister Effie from Ely, and Mrs L Pedlar. Ruby Hill youths held a social at Florio boarding house with dancing and late refreshments. Also noted are planned Tphigenis Chapter No 8 Eastern Star meeting, April 27, and announcements concerning Curto & Repetto appointing C H Gorman as Eureka agent for freight and express work with Western Union. Senator W H Sweeney of Eureka County arrived from Palisade and hints at forthcoming commentary on Bareks County legislative matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin L. Bride
Rt. G. Dos Mercantile Agency
Wen
Eureka
W. A. Moore
Charley Mivclotti
Newark Valley
Walter Young
Heald's Business College
San Fransisco
Fred Eather
Ely
Effie
James Romanoo
Diamond Valley
Ruby Hill
Florio
John Romano
Hose
Lizzie
Mary Romano
Diamonds Valley
Curto & Repetto
C. H. Gorman
Public School Honor Roll Showcases Academic Elite
The honor roll lists students by grade with top percentages earning Grade 1 and other marks. Notable names include Harold Gorman Elizabeth Hocking Mary Boston Pauline Hiul Katalla Rogantini and Beatrice Dye Florence Morrison Fanny Gibson among others across grades from first to eighth with several mis-spellings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Gorman
Elizabeth Hocking
Mary Boston
Pauline Hiul
Katalla Rogantini
Edward Selina
Alben] Biale
Robert McGlynn
Viator Hattassi
Joseph Hockin
Addie Morialdo
Abram Laird
Rusesli Tenvoord
Margaret Lucey
Beatrice Dye
Florence Morrison
Fanny Gibson
Gladys Cioale
Charles Hilski
Robert Laird
Judson Hooper
Estella Gianoll
Clotilde Biale
James Hocking
Melvin Clark
Roem Modarelli
Peter Marialdo
Biehard Gibeon
Charlotte
Solar Eclipses of 1911 To Be Visible Across Regions
The article notes two solar eclipses in 1911 with the first on April 28 visible across the United States except the far north. The path of totality runs from Auckland to Central America, with partial views in Richmond and New Orleans after sunset. In Louisville the event starts around 5:80 PM, with timing details for other locations. The second eclipse occurs on December 89 in the listed locales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Philadelphia
Milwaukee
Butte
Moot
Portland
Ore
Mexico
Central America
Auckland
Australis
Pacific Ocean
Richmond
New Orleans
Louis- Ville
Reopening Windfall Mine Promises New Era of Work
Windfall Mining Company announces reopening under Managing Director James H Onustex with the plant nearing readiness by May. A large carpentry and improvements program will resume, belts and conveyors to be installed, and mill capacity expanded. Campbell in charge of mill operations, Harvey named mine foreman, boarding house opening, and local hires prioritized to Eureka residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jame H. Onustex
Windfall Mining Company
Campbell
Robert Harvey
Raby Hill
Angelo Florio
M. McMichael
Taesday
H. Opaston
Windfall
Roby Hill
Western Union
Eureka
E. EB. Campbell
Los Angeles
Eareke
Sesson
Koreka
18th Wedding Anniversary Surprise Party Voted A Delight
Last Saturday evening friends and neighbors of Mr. and Mrs. James Kana hosted a surprise party at their Adams Street home in Enreks to honor their 18th wedding anniversary. Music dancing and refreshments filled the night as attendees remained until about dawn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Kana
Adams Street
Enreks
Kanz
Mi. Kaots
Successful Eureka Amateurs stage four act comedy
Young amateurs of Eureka Crothebly presented a four act comedy to a large audience. Novices acquitted themselves creditably, while experienced members must aim to excel. Mrs. T. A. Bardick directed the entertainment, and the Lobster Club Orchestra provided music. Raymond Swick sang, Miss Althea Weather performed, and Julio Holder offered darkface specialties to universal praise. The social dance ended the event around 6 a.m. with many remaining to enjoy the occasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eureka Crothebly
Eureka Amateur Dramatic Company
Ood Alent
Eureka
T. A. Bardick
Lobster Club
Raymond Swick
Mins Althes Eather
Julio Holder
Population totals from Nevada and surrounding regions
A fragmented OCR list enumerates town names and population figures across Nevada districts, counties, and neighboring areas. It includes places such as Eureka, Elko, Ely, Winnemucca, Tonopah, Austin, Battle Mountain, and Ruby Valley, with totals like 8193 and 1786, plus notes on reservations and precincts.
Witness Fees Rule Approved by Legislature
An act grants criminal case witnesses in Humboldt Esmeralda Eureka Mineral and Elko counties a daily fee of 62.60 from court appearance to excusal and mileage at ten cents per mile for round trips by the nearest practical route. The provision clarifies who is eligible and when the payments apply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Census Bureau
Nevada
Churchill
Clark
Douglas
Elko
Esmeralda
Koreke
Humboldt
Lander
Linen
Lyon
Nye
Ormeby
Eureka
Elico Independent
Esmerads
Mineral
Elko Cogaties
L O O F Representatives Elected For Grand Lodge
Eureke Lodge No. 29 I O F held April 5 elected past grand representatives to the Grand Lodge I O G B of Naveda meeting in Carwon City from June 20. Elected: W. S. Board Frank J. Brossemer John Gregoview Spancer Reynolde Will M. Robertson Charles Trembly William Gadow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eureke Lodge
O. F
Grand Lodge
Naveda
Carwon City
Ill
Board
Frank J. Brossemer
John Gregoview
Spancer Reynolde
Will M. Robertson
Charles Trembly
William Dadow
Prospect Mountain tunnel raise connects to Silver Conner mine
On April 17 a link was made between the Prospect Mountain tunnel raise and the Silver Conner mine workings. Due to heavy draught only a small breakthrough occurred until doors are installed, with the connection to be widened to full width. The old workings were widened and straightened, and 600 feet of raise were completed at about 55 degrees. The Silver Conner workings lie 580 feet above the tunnel. a two compartment system with ladder and chute was arranged. The upper raise used air drills for the hard rock. Low grade ore near the head will be milled after mule transport from the tunnel to the mill, where track already connects to the ore bin. Milling is expected soon in good weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prospect Mountain
Silver Connor
Silver Conner
In Memoriam Res me Hose Company No 1 Eureka Nevada
A memorial report by the Rescue Hose Company No 1 committee honors Edwin J. Phillips. The resolutions express mourning 90 days of hall drapery and sympathy to his relatives and preserve the minutes for posterity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Resme Hose Company No. 1
Rareks
Nevada
Edwin J. Phillips
Brother Phillips
Hose Company No. 1
Meaber
Change of Teachers Adopted by County High School Board
At the April 14 board meeting the regular bills were acted upon and a request from Principal P V Knowles about next year’s teaching staff was tabled due to lack of a full board. The following Wednesday the board announced there would be no complete change in the County High School staff next term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
P. V. Knowles
Card of Thanks for Cunape family
The Cunape family expresses appreciation to everyone who showed kindness during our brother's illness and funeral assistance. Averys D. Prauiips, Autor M. Prinips, and the family thank you for your support and kindness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evre P. Cunape, Averys D. Prauiips
Autor M. Prinips
Metal Market Quotations Update in New York
The latest metal quotations show silver at 53 vents per ounce and 4.40 dollars per 100 pounds in New York, copper priced at 11.00 dollars in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Daughter Born to Kuroks in Nevada
A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Kurok in Nevada on April 10 1941. The birth was announced in local society circles and adds joy to the family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yo Kuroks
Nevada
J. 3. Habalati
Fatal accident near Palisade kills Greek foreman
John Aviles, section foreman at Clara, rode Western Pacific No 4 from Boowans to Clara. The train did not stop at Clara and Aviles jumped off, was struck by wheels, losing a left leg and sustaining severe head injuries. He died at Richwood hospital after being found six hours later and transported by special train. Aviles had no known relatives in this country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Aviles
Clara
Western Pacific No. 4
Boowans
Aviles
Clare
Ogilve
Richwood Hospital
Employers Liability Law Sets New Worker Compensation
The Legislature passed a broad employers liability act covering manual labor across dangerous industries. It prescribes medical and hospital benefits up to 100 dollars and general death expenses, with July 1, 11, as the effective date. The act targets construction, mining, explosives, railroads, elevators, tunnels, and related operations. Dead Man's Fingers Exonerate Slayer shows J B Brown exonerated after a mining camp shooting. coroner notes the victim's fingers clasped, suggesting self defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.B. Brown
Ploche
J. BR. Sams
Bie
Brown
Sams
Episcopal services Sunday at St James Eureka
Rev Percival Saithe of Reno will lead morning and evening services at St James Episcopal Church Eureka on Sunday April 30. Eurekans wear smiling faces as the town prepares for worship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Episcopal Church
Percival
Saithe of
Reno
St. James Episcopal Church
Eureka
Eureka News Reel From 1872 Glimpse Of City Life
Bureka residents read a 39 year old Glos of the Sertiset tale, noting local real estate interest with a Main Street frame house and lot selling for 400, Eureka stock closes at 32 per share, and reports of ore near Coy Hill. Lively Spring fights entertain locals as Maupin & Cromer report stolen grindstone parts. W H Sweeney drives through town with two ladies from the Flowery Kingdom, cheered as he returns from public triumphs. Chinese ladies also attend the scene, paying for amusement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick Ryland
San Francisco
Main Street
Eureka
Stock Board
Eureka Consolidated
Maupin & Cromer
Maupin
Hendle
Box
Jackson Company
W. H. Sweeney
Mineral Hill
Sweeney
Nevada Public Land and Water Rights Efforts
Charles Norcross, Publicity Commissioner heading Nevada Industrial Irrigation and Agricultural Commission, prepares a Carey Land Act pamphlet for Nevada and California. He seeks a statewide homesite promotional push while underground water rights challenges arise as artesian wells tap shared underground channels. The effort includes Attorney General support to find a remedy to dwindling well flows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Norcross
Industrial Irrigation and Agricultural Commission
Nevada
Norcross
Gaure
Spotted Fever Reported in Humboldt County Varies in North
Spotted fever appears prevalent in the northern Humboldt County area with multiple cases reported from Paradise Valley. One death has occurred linked to the illness. fever described as mild in this region and affecting local sheepherder communities near Ballhead Rock on Lith Humboldt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Humboldt County
Winnemucca
Paradise Valley
Ballhead Rock
Humboldt
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Eureka Sentinel
Eureka Public School
Lareka County
Alpha
Beowawe
Garrison Mine
Paliande
Prospect
Lynn District
Total
Elke County
Bryan
Carlin
Cloverdale
Clover Valley
Columbia
Contact
Edgemont
Fort Halleck
Halleck Station
Hantington
Inland Mountain
Jack Creek
Lamoille
Mardia
Midas
Montello
Mound Valley
Mountain City
Duck Valley Indian Reservation
Duck Valley Reservation
North Ford
North Ruby
O'Neilla
Railroad
Ruby Valley
Shatter
South Fork
Spracemont
Stan Valley
Tecoma
Toano
Toncatore
Woilande
Walls
White Rock
Adelaide
Bartlett Creek
Dan Glen
Falta
Golconda
Imlay
Jackson Creek
Kennedy
Kings River
Lovelock
McDermott
Mazume
Mill City
National
North's Ranch
Paraise
Pueblo
Rebel Creek
Red Butte
Rosebud
Rye Patch
Tip Top
Unionville
Vernon
Willow Point
Paralagox
Lander County
Austin
Austin Precinct
Battle Mountain
Hallion
Corts
Galena
Gold Park
Teuabo
Lye County
Bestty
Bellebeles
Belmont
Berlin
Clifford
Flourine
Golden
Golden Arrow
Goldyke
Hot Creek
Manhattan
Reveille
Round Mountain
Sharp
Silver Bow
Smoky Valley
Springdale
Tonopah No
Tonopah City
White Pine County
Memoriam
Epoak Earnin
J. W. Bartey
Jom McNavanrox
Palisade
Western Pacific
Segrimat Files
Sertiset
Bureka
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