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Newspaper
Eureka Sentinel
Location
Eureka, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1904
Page
3
A Eureka Sentinel page reports 146 voters registered in the Eureka Precinct, new school opening announcements, political activity including Republican and Democratic moves, local mining updates and business travels, a lodge meeting, and notes on residents traveling to Tonopah Ely and Denver. Also mentions the death of former Pennsylvania Governor Robert Pattison and mining location ads.
J J Tookin of New York City toured Eureka mining properties as representative of an Eastern company proposing a dry concentrating method for low grade ore. He plans a September return with two directors and an expert metallurgist to reveal full plans. If successful, the process could profitably work ore as low as 3.50 per ton, encouraging Eureka’s mining future.
Herbert Clarke a Canadian-born Royal Engineers captain died August 3 1904 in Eureka after arriving from San Francisco to Alpha Eureka County seeking health. He left England a year earlier for better air and died with a wife and young son in Bedford England. St Johns Eureka Chapter 5 and Royal Arch Masonry arranged the funeral for Saturday at 2 pm from the Eureka Masonic Hall under Masonic Lodge auspices.
RH A McKim a well known merchant quits Eureka after years in Base Range to move to Tonopah. He will sell his entire stock of dry goods garments furnishing and saddlery at a sacrifice over 40 days and also dispose of store fixtures goodwill. Grand President Visits Eureka to Diamond Rebekah Lodge No 8 a special meeting was held with banquet after official visit by Mrs Jennie Coll Reno. Prof Kaye moves to Reno with family boards at former Curler home. Ennor ranch leased in Pine Valley Eureka County for five years with Jose Orwin named manager.
Eureka County Republican Central Committee votes at Boureke Justice of the Peace office to send delegates to the Nevada State Convention in Winnemucca on August 3. Elected officers include B L Smith as chairman and E W Tremont as secretary with list of precinct delegates and members across Eureka County precincts.
Henry A Griffin brother of W E Griffin cashier of Eureka County Bank died at his Cleveland home on July 18 1904 after a six week illness. A Canada native aged 60 he spent years in newspapers including editorial writer at the Cleveland Press and editor roles at the Cleveland Leader Sunday Voice. He also served as private secretary to Mayor Rose and Director of Police. At death he was Secretary Treasurer of Indemnity Savings and Loan and Secretary of the State Board of Commerce. Survived by Mrs Henry A Griffin and daughter Miss Agnes Griffin.
O H Stoddard formerly of Eureka is appointed Auditor and Recorder of Washoe County to replace Benjamin Shearer who resigned and then withdrew his resignation. Shearer’s resignation was accepted by the County Commissioners and Stoddard will serve until his successor is elected and qualified.
Phil Paroni, Eureka merchant, announces to seek re election as Long Term Commissioner on the Silver party ticket. He is the first candidate to publicly declare in the current Eureka Republic campaign and his card appears under New Today in this issue of the Sentinel.
Ore shipments over the Eureka and Palisade Railway are listed for the week ending August 5, 1904. The notice also includes a Presbyterian church service schedule with morning and evening worship and Sabbath School, inviting all to attend with special music by Bertha Schendel and Rev. J. E Johnston as minister in charge.
The latest metal quotations show silver at New York 58 cents per ounce while copper in Salt Lake City stands at 113 cents. Lead is listed at New York 4.20 dollars with desilverized ore at Salt Lake City at 4.10 and 3.50 respectively.
Until further notice the water in Eureka will be off between Wappours 6259, mt Rak Sans, Euusca Warsz Woes. This water outage affects local customers and utility operations as crews assess the disruption and restore service. Authorities advise staying informed for updates and following posted instructions.
The August meeting of the Board of County Commissioners reviewed treasury accuracy and paid bills. They disallowed a portion of N Hawkins fee for out of county mileage and accepted an applicant's support affidavit. A registry agent resignation was accepted and B H Bruffey named to fill the vacancy. Pratt & Petch reported completion of the Palisade to Saford road and road work from Barth to Duborg’s ranch as directed.
John H. Gehl entered Belle Hobart's house in Elko's tenderloin district early Monday. Constable McCoy, hiding for him, pursued Gehl as he fled, firing five shots, one of which hit in the back and stomach. Gehl died Tuesday. four robbers escaped. The coroner's jury exonerated McCoy.
Peter C. Weber a prominent Nevada Democrat dies of heart disease in Ely White Pine County at 6 20 p m August 1 194. He had just returned from the Democratic National Convention in St Louis where he served as a Nevada delegate. Known as Boss Weber he was about 58 and left behind a brother John Weber in Ely and sisters Mrs Al OBrien Carson and Mrs L P Boyson Oakland. A separate Tonopah train wreck report describes brakes failure on a Soda Springs bound run, derailing near Tonopah with no serious injuries.
The Tonopah event on July 7 led by Jim Hatier featured Indians from nearby towns, a speech by Hatier, two tribal spell-binders, and a finale with provisions for attendees. The report notes a sizable turnout and calls the procession a mixed success comparable to a recent similar event.
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