Local Breezings and Long-Ago Travels in Eureka
W J Hooper leaves by Tuesday train for Palisade. Richard Hooper takes charge of A C Harris barber shop in Eureka during Harris vacation to Ely Nevada. Mrs M Dall returns to Los Angeles after visiting Eureka relatives. Ernst Simonson travels from Newark Valley for bay horse work and alfalfa harvest. Elizabeth Rosevear and son Theodore visit Ruby Hill then Winnemucca to see daughters Mrs Kelsey and Mrs Sirr. Bernard Damele notes diphtheria recovery of cousins near Tonkin. Dan Jobe and son William arrive from Rockland to Willow Creek prospect. Jobe may settle if camp proves promising.
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W. J. Hooper
Palisade
Richard Hooper
A.C. Harris
Eureke
Ely
Nevada
M. Dall
R. McCharlee
Los Angeles
California
Ernst Simonson
Newark Valley
Bay Haude
Elizabeth Rosevear
Theodore
Ruby Hii
Tatay
Winnemucca
F. Kelsey
Joseph Sirr
Hernard Damele
Sod
Stephen
Metal market quotations report
The latest metal quotations list New York prices for silver and lead with per ounce and per 100 pounds figures, and copper at fourteen dollars. The report provides most current benchmarks for silver at New York, lead priced per 100 pounds, and copper at New York.
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New York
Eureka Autos Head for Ely on Copper Camp Visit
G. Dye and W. H. Russell of Eureka Supply Company and A. C. Harris depart in the Supply Company s car for Ely Nevada for several days of business and visit. Dan Morrison, his son James, and Ed Whitmore leave in the Morrison auto for Ely to attend to copper camp business and visit relatives and friends.
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G. Dye
W. H. Russell
Eureka Supply Company
A.C. Harris
Ely
Nevada
Dan Morrison
James
Ed Whitmore
Morrison Auto
Big Copper
Form Of La Grippe Prevalent Here And Colds Widespread
A form of la grippe and common colds are widespread in Eureka and on Ruby Hill, attributed to recent cold and stormy weather. The report notes several local cases and recalls a Nevada mining camp funeral memory connected to Riley Grannan’s era.
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Eureka
Ruby Hill
Marshal Gray Names New Deputy Appointments
United States Marshal Gray announced the appointment of deputies under civil service law with BE. A. Karns as chief deputy and former Marshal Humphre as holder of the post. Charles B. Kappler of Carlin and T. A. Hawkins of Goldfield are named field deputies. A court bailiff remains to be appointed.
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Marshal Gray
United States
Gray
A. Karns
Marshal Humphre
Charles B. Kappler
Carlin
T. A. Hawkins
Goldfield
Wildes Denies All Charges In Carson Nevada Bank Case
Frank Wildes the Receiver of the State Bank and Trust Company defends himself in a statement to District Judge Frank P. Langan. He denies charges raised in the recent report to Governor Tasker L. Oddie by Attorney General Thatcher and special investigator William Forman and contends the report itself attacks the Attorney General’s actions.
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Carson
Nevada
Frank Wildes
State Bank & Trust Company
Frank P. Langan
Tasker L. Oddie
Thatcher
William Forman
Railroad to Aid Farmers Along Salt Lake City LA Line
The San Pedro Los Angeles and Salt Lake railroad hires Utah Agricultural College expert to advise farmers on soil and water analysis and general farm conditions along the route between Salt Lake City and Los Angeles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Pedro
Eureka County Commission Minutes and Financial Report 1913
The Eureka County Commissioners met August 4 1913 with Fulton Fraser and others present. They approved minutes audited the treasury and authorized rebates on overpaid licenses. They granted liquor licenses to Peter Bart Buckhorn and Phillip Paroni Eureka and ordered cost accounting updates from local officers. A balance sheet from Eureka official J M Magee noted a $1 discrepancy between auditor and treasurer records and outlined mispostings and collections to be resolved in the next accounting period.
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Board of County Commissioners
Otis Fulton
Alex Fraser
G. W. Griffin
Beo*wawe
J. W. Ebert
John Swan
Robert Fillmore
Peter Bart
Buckhorn
Phillip Paroni
Eureka
J. H. Rogers
Magee
Union
Nevada
Eureka County
Treasury
Aks
Ford autos for about 300 rumor stirs Wall Street
A New York dispatch relays a Wall Street Journal discussion of a rumored Ford Motor Company sale to Standard Oil interests. The Journal notes possible plans to boost output to 1,000,000 cars annually and to price cars around 200, with a 35 percent margin, though Ford denies the reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wall Street Journal
Standard Oil Company
New York Dispatch
Ford Motor Company
Standard Oil
Rutor
Standard Oils
Ford Company
Adams Hill Mine Opens New Explorations Near Racine Shaft
Adams Hill Corporation expands in Racine shaft area by opening a manway in the old Bowman mine. Prospects show high ore value with assays at 170 dollars per ton. Plans to connect Racine shaft with Bowman lie 800 feet south, engineers in Spokane reviewing further development. J J Griffiths resigns as state penitentiary clerk to pursue mining interests in Southern Nevada.
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Adams Hill Corporation
Racine
Bowman
L. W. Hope
Spokane
Carson
J. J. Griffiths
State Penitentiary
Nevada
Griff
Auditor Critiques County Records and Noted Docket Omissions
Special Auditor J H Rooers writes from Duckwater faulting Eureka County checks and sheriff fees. He notes receipts and remittances affecting state and county funds and urges timely transfers to the Auditor. He finds the balance sheet adequate and offers no major service improvements.
Four More Horses Shot Near Eureka Trigger Calls for Vigilance
W H Smith of Newark Valley White Pine County reports three horses shot in four weeks and another gelding killed by a gunshot on the range. He says three mares with foals and a 1200 pound gelding died from lung wounds after being seen last at evening rides. Neighbor Paul Pedriok also lost a horse to gunfire. Smith urges ranchers to form a vigilance committee if state laws fail to protect stock.
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Eureka
W.H. Smith
Newark Valley
White Pine County
Sentinel
Halter
Paul Pedriok
Brossemer’s Saloon Robbed in Eureka Third Time
J Brossemer's San Francisco saloon building in Eureka was burgled Thursday night. A $28.55 cash loss occurred from the cash register. Entry was through an 18 by 18 inch vent in the rear wall. probable the thief knew the premises. Three five dollar bills and a $5 gold piece were hidden under a check book and were not taken. No liquors or cigars were stolen. Brossemer only learned of the robbery when opening the register.
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J. Brossemer
San Francisco
Eureka
Brossemer
Southern Pacific Officials Visit Eureka Headlines Trade Prospects
John A. Gill freight and passenger agent and H. W. Hobbs from the game company's tax department arrived by train. Gill spoke with merchants and shippers about potential improvements in Eureka's business climate, presenting Pacific routes literature. Hobbs' purpose for the visit was not learned.
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John A. Gill
Southern Pacific Railroad Company
H. W. Hobbs
Tax Department
the Game Company
Gill
Eureka
Sentinel
Southern Pacific
Hobbs
Ore Shipment Under Way From Silver Conner Mine
A 100 ton ore shipment from the Silver Conner mine on Prospect Mountain began transport this week. Nick Ratto leads mule trains from the mountain to Ruby Hill while A C Florio's teams move ore to the depot. The ore is sent east for a cyanide mill test and will proceed once cars are loaded.
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Teast
Silver Conner
Prospect Mountain
Eureka
Nick Ratto
Ruby Hill
A. C. Florio
Ella Simonsen Convalescing At Mother's Home
Friends of Miss Ella Simonsen report she is recovering from an operation at Boling Hospital and is convalescing at her mother's residence on Pine Street, Elko.
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Simonsen
Elko Independent
Ella Simonsen
Boling Hospital
Pine Street
Arrivals From Alpha Return Home After Shopping Trip
Mrs. James Valerga and her two young children arrived by yesterday's train from Alpha to do shopping and returned home this morning by the train.
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Alpha
James Valerga
Strenuous Auto Trip Brings Reno Men Home From Nevada Mines
George Wingfield Fred J. Seibert and Gurney Gordon returned to Reno after a nine day inspection tour of Wingfield ranch Fallon Nevada Hills mine Fairview Adaven Mining and Smelting Lodi Lander County Livestock Buckhorn Mines Buckhorn Nevada Heavy rains made travel tough but sage hen shooting eased hardships and mine work was found in good shape Nevada ranges are better for feed than in years.
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Auto
George Wingfield
Fred J. Seibert
Gurney Gordon
Reno
Wingfield
Fallon
Nevada Hills
Fairview
Adaven Mining and Smelting Company
Lodi
Lander County Live Stock Company
Lander County
Buckhorn Mines Company
Buckhorn
Nevada
Promise of Good Second Crop on Carletti Ranch
John Tatten, now at Pete Carletti ranch in Garden Valley, arrived by the train to Eureka to handle business. He notes recent rains helped hay on the Carletti ranch and most can be saved for stock feed. The alfalfa crop on the ranch is shaping up to be a record breaker and a strong second crop. Old Hamilton Mines Resuming Work. D Ferovini, once with Julius Minoletti in Hamilton mines, says Grand Prize ore discovery reignites activity and plans resume on several idle properties.
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John Tatten
Pete Carletti
Garden Valley
Eureka
Carletti
Hamilton
D. Ferovini
Julius Minoletti
Grand Prize
Ed Kraus Visiting At Ely In Eureka Echoes Reunion Hopes
Ed Kraus, long-time Eureka resident, now living in Hamilton, is visiting Ely for several days and reconnecting with old friends. He believes the Eureka district will rebound onto the map soon, noting many current indicators. Pine Valley ranchers resume full crew work and haying, with some fields water soaked and losses expected for stock feed.
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Ed Kraus
Ely Ely
Ed Krause
Eureka
Hamilton
Tom Haley and August Riepe Take Ely Meat Co Lease
Tom Haley and August Riepe secure a lease on the Ely Meat Company, recently acquired by the Ely Packing Company. The new proprietors are described as good butchers and pleasant gentlemen likely to grow a large local business.
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Tom Haley
Ely Record
August Riepe
Ely Meat Company
Ely Packing Company
Cowboys Headed to Elko for Nevada Stampede
The bronco busting contests and general stampede are advertised for the first of next month in Elko Nevada. Interest runs high among county cowboys and most riders plan to attend.
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Elko
Ilko
Nevada
District Court Session Called by Judge Breen
District Court for Eureka County opens a regular term under Judge Peter Breen beginning Monday September 1 with calendar matters to be considered in the Eureka jurisdiction.
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District Court
Peter Breen
Eureka County
Dancing Party At Masonic Hall By Metropolitan Orchestra
A pleasant social dancing party was held last night at the Masonic and Odd Fellows Hall hosted by the Metropolitan Orchestra.
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Masonic and Odd Fellows’ Hall
Metropolitan Orchestra
Visiting Friends Share Travel to Eureka and Diamond Valley
Miss Mary Morrison of Antelope Valley visits Eureka friends on Monday. Mrs. James Romano and her young son depart by morning train for a several weeks stay at the Romano ranch in Diamond Valley. Fortunate is the man who can find Jour things without butting in.
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Eureka
Mary Morrison
Antelope Valley
Romano Ranch
James Romano
Diamond Valley
Fortunate
Nevada mining revival eyed by Salt Lake men and prospector gains
Salt Lake Herald reports Pat Holohan of Blair Nevada says capitalists shift to backing skilled prospectors. cites rising camps Rochester Jarbidge National Manhattan High Grade and others, Bullfrog Death Valley and Kane Wonder workings. new tilting filter by Charles Tregoning aims to boost mill yields. officials foresee brighter Nevada mining prospects as capital grows more willing to take risks.
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Salt Lake Herald
Nevada
Pat Holohan
Blair
Salt Lake
Pat
Mr. Holohan
Cullen
Rochester
National
Manhattan
Bullfrog
Charles Grading
Utah
Death Valley
Kane Wonder
Cal Bower
California
Idaho
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Rus Eureka Sentinel
Dan Joboe
William
Rockhero
Willow Creek
Nye County
Jobo
Wildes
Commissioner Proceedings
Ford Autos
Adams Hill
Duckwater
C.S. Gibson
J. H. Rooers
W. H. Smith
Pine Valley
Charles Tregoning
of the
Eureka Equal Franchise Society
Eureka Opera House
Music By the
Eureka — Metropolitan Orchestra
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