23 Apr 1921
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Newspaper
Eureka Sentinel
Location
Eureka, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1921
Page
1
J M Fulton details Nevada shale potential near Elko County with verge of power use for pumping plants and Diamond Valley cultivation. Mineralogist B M Catlin claims near-solution with paraffin base oil plant, wax, gas retort and ongoing experiments. predicts plant ready by autumn and mines usable indefinitely.
Acting officials announce final ballot for Eureka County Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors. Ballots due by April 30 1921 at 7 pm in Farmers and Merchants National Bank. Ballot committee named to observe counting at Eureka Theatre at 7 30 pm.
The San Francisco Examiner reports the marriage of William G. Walker and Elizabeth Hickey in San Francisco on April 20. They wed at the bride’s mother’s home at 2626 Howard Street, then departed for a honeymoon in southern California. Walker, a Eureka native, has risen to Chief Field Deputy under the Collector of Internal Revenue in San Francisco, with the bride working as a clerk in his office. Eureka friends extend congratulations and best wishes.
The Domestic Science division hosted a luncheon Friday with a larger menu reflecting yellow and white decorations. Three courses were served by the waiters, costing $3.00 for the eight guests Estelle Minoletti, the Konteas, Tina Damete, Mabel Moore, Annie Pratt, Margaret Laird, Annie Porch, Elfrida Simonsen and Mrs. Hunting. Baby banquets already served have been popular, with plans for more soon.
Agnes Morrison died leaving a will admitted to probate in district court. Letters testamentary were ordered issued to executor J R Morrison. The estate is valued at about $17 000.
Mr Fulton concludes a twenty year study on Elko County shale promising vast oil potential. He notes the shale might yield oil at least a hundred times Kern County’s historic output, assuming the low estimate of daily treatment capacity reaches twenty thousand tons.
Report notes a four cent drop in Reno gasoline after a Texas shipment arrived at landed cost four cents under local wholesale. Dealer cites Oklahoma and Texas quotes around fourteen cents higher prior to carload order. Reno price near twenty two cents per gallon plus freight. Eureka currently at sixty two cents. Elko to Eureka freight cut from twenty four to seventeen dollars per ton may trigger further decreases. Eureka garage men expect price cuts if Elko supply lowers costs, as demand drops with higher car usage for business only.
Miss Bertha Sadler daughter of the late Rheinhold and Louise Sadler of Carson City and sister of Edgar Sadler of Diamond Valley had her left leg amputated near the hip at Carson City on Tuesday. Diagnosed embeliam of the arteries the operation was a last resort to save her life as she neared the end. Thursday papers said her condition remained serious but she had a fighting chance. Miss Sadler has been a clerk and typist in the State Surveyor General office for ten years.
Eureka Base Ball Team members and supporters meet at the Recorder's office in the Court House next Monday evening April 25 to reorganize the club elect a new manager and captain. A challenge from Skelton is pending for an early June game with a decision after the meeting.
Notes of a former resident report Ely Ne' W Iverson and family with Mr Iversons brother W A Iverson leaving East Ely Thursday morning for Blue Canyon California. They have worked for the Nevada Northern railway. In their absence Master Mechanic E E Jarrett and his wife will occupy the Iverson home in East Ely.
Fallon April 20 J M Smitten city marshal named attendance officer and Judge T C Hart probation officer by the Board of Education to enforce truancy rules at the high school first such appointment as prior law lacked high school truancy penalties. The piece notes a humorous line about the mother of Miss Impudence ta Mrs Ignorance.
Residents of Eurekans witnessed the year’s only total lunar eclipse visible in the western United States. The moon entered Earth's shadow around 10 p m with the total phase about an hour later and clear skies allowed a good viewing. An eclipse will occur again on October 16 but not be visible in the west.
A telegram from Eureka states Henry Northey died in Victoria British Columbia on April 20. His body is en route to Eureka with his brother John Northey and is expected on Monday's train. Interment is planned at the I C O F cemetery beside relatives.
J W McGowan Forest Supervisor notes new grazing permit zones created at a stock growers meeting in Austin Nevada on February 22 23. Zones define who may obtain grazing privileges and transfers favoring nearby ranch property holders. Exact zone descriptions available on request.
Carson City April 19 The Louisiana Consolidated Mining Company with liabilities of 500000 and assets undetermined has passed into the hands of a receiver 5 R Moore of Tonopah appointed by Federal Judge Farrington to take charge of its affairs at the instigation of A C Wappler and other creditors The company formed years ago to operate mines and a smelter at Tybo Nevada Large blocks of stock were sold in the East and California and glowing reports from the mine circulated.
Following a walkout in Tonopah the camp peace officers tightened control on all wet joints. Gambling is banned as part of the disturbances, and proprietors of local establishments have agreed to the measure.
The Kautz and Rather families express deep gratitude to all who helped lay their beloved child to rest. Mr and Mrs Lawrence Kautz, Mr and Mrs Henry Rather extend thanks for support and sympathy during their loss.
High School girls prep for a May Day celebration in old English style with belts of greenery and dances. The piece recalls Floralia origins in Rome and Beltane traditions in Ireland and Scotland as the festival approaches.
Albert Biale Herman Bremen kampf Julia Hildebrand Katie Tam bini Marie Harris Mabel Moore Robert Lucey Tom Pastorino are listed on the high school honor roll. Sickness reduced attendance to 96.2 percent last month, with no tardiness for several months and only two tardy cases all year, an unlikely record over eleven years.
Miss Merlaldo's and Miss Bjorn's rooms list students by grade with several names. The school notes honors for attendance come from Mrs Simonsen's room reporting 98.4 percent attendance and no tardiness for the month, with only one tardy total.
Information requested on the whereabouts of John Martin or his heirs to settle an estate. Last heard residing in Eureka Nevada. John Martin born in Prince Edward Island. father John Martin. mother Isabella. Address B I Lagelle 924 Crocker Building San Francisco California. Advt. a)
J. J. Griffith resigns as auditor of the Nevada First National Bank of Tonopah to join an oil company operating in Colusa California. He has long been active in Southern Nevada as agent and business manager for Jack Salisbury in livestock and mining ventures.
Silverton ore treated at the MacNamara mill before suspension yielded 8500 pounds of ore from J C Tognoni worth 179 dollars. Upon resuming, Mr. Tognoni will begin regular shipments with hopes the ore will exceed the prior value.
Notices posted at the Eureka-Croesus and Eureka-Holly mines state that after May 1, 1921 the wage scale will be reduced by 60 cents per day due to low lead prices and high transport costs. Living costs in Eureka are now about 20 percent lower than a year ago.
Captain Frank Milner departs on Thursday for a business trip to England while Mrs. Higley and her infant visit Eureka relatives. Attendees include J F Greene from San Mateo County eyeing Eureka residency, and mining developments at Mureke ty Adams Hill. Bets on road quality surface after a Tonopah trip with Mr. and Mrs. Plummer. A recent cyanide plant on Adams Hill shows strong ore results. Ruby Hill resident Ed Moyle acquires James Morris property on Nob Hill. family plans move to Eureka. Mrs Tranqquilla Berolo recovers from appendicitis to join her father in Eureka, and F H Bird plans Adame Hill development. idaho wage cut at Bunker Hill and Sullivan mine. culture quotes emphasize refinement and service. Sheriff Harris and federal agents raid Carlin, arresting several for prohibition violations. one shooting avoided by dawn.
Documents of record listing Proof of Labor for Eureka mining district by Frank Flynn for John Barber and Martin Mahoney recorded April 13. Certificates for Ophir Nos 7, K, 0, 10, 13 and Muncy Nos 3, 8 and 3 mining claims to Lynn mining district by Pedro Orbe and E Garcia recorded April 1. Deed by Mrs William Lootbourro to Mink Richard Harrie Deed to Lot 66 Block 66 Eureka town map with improvements. consideration 10 recorded April 19. Halen M Schneider to William E H Brennan Deed to Lot 14 Block 35 Eureka town map with improvements. consideration 10 recorded April 19.
Announcement from London dated April 21 states Lord Stoke Douglas, third son of the late Marquis of Queensbury, will wed Mrs Bernard Made Park Lane next Saturday. The groom, once famed for his bon ton notoriety in Eureka, had a past marriage to Loretta Mooney, California dancer, dissolved May 21, 1920.
A dialogue set in a parody of rural life features a maid heading to milk a mechanical cow, replying to a suitor with quips about modern tools and progress. The exchange riffs on Ford's inventive spirit replacing old methods, blending whimsy with mechanical humor.
Carson City April 19 an amendment to Nevada water law passed last session requires that all maps surface measurements be made by a designated water right surveyor who pays a five dollar fee. So far two applicants have submitted fees to the State Engineer to qualify for preparing and submitting maps and surveys for water claimants in Nevada.
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