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30 Aug 1902
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Newspaper
Eureka Sentinel
Location
Eureka, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1902
Page
1
The Gureka Sentinel lists subscription options including one copy for one year and three months in Corrie, with per month rates noted.
A vivid Empire Review sketch describes an Indy riding a heavily dressed donkey with her husband nearby, the scene framed by Shentsa chairs, embroidered petticoats, and a parasol. It notes the wheelbarrow as China’s common vehicle, its creaking wheels, and the wary stance of locals toward greasing wheels while a bishop recalls travels across thousands of miles.
An Italian named Baptista Porta, in the mid sixteenth century, created the earliest camera obscura a dark room with a round hole allowing light to form an inverted image on the opposite wall. He later added a lens and mirror to brighten and erect the image making it closer to a modern camera.
George Horton notes shopping in Athens as a drawn out and deliberate ritual. The price haggling resembles an oriental method with hours of bargaining before a compromise. A silk price dispute reveals the dealer resisting a low offer and women shoppers navigate delays before finally paying a fair price.
A dejected caller asks a real estate dealer how to own a home. The dealer claims to offer ownership and the caller seeks the “recipe” or modus operandi to acquire property. The dialogue mixes humor with a plea for guidance. Washington Star.
In White Pine county about 30 hopefuls seek ten county offices while Edgemont in Elko county reports 65 men on the payroll signaling a prosperous camp. The State Insane Asylum hosts 203 inmates the most in state history. Reno bottles up drought fears with 72 liquor venues planned and more saloons on the way. Arthur Morrin of Empire and deputy Secretary of State died at Livermore California aged 40. White Pine sheepmen vow to back only pledged legislators against cattlemen encroachment. Clover Valley resident Thomas Kane dies suddenly in Wella of heart disease. John Harold Hamlin of Reno contributes magazine stories in August issues. A Wadsworth yard collision blamed on yardmaster carelessness leaves engineer Dolan dead. Lake Tahoe hotels remain full. a new Tahoe City hotel proves too small and must expand. Dr J C Hennessey accidentally wounds Frank Ellison at Fenelon with a shotgun.
The Tonopah area shows rapid growth with 30 to 40 buildings under construction and contracts for more. J. L. Butler erects a 26 by 36 foot corner business. J. W. Briggs to operate a billiard saloon. A $4,000 schoolhouse improvement tax passes 104 to 27. Sheriff Logan reports $5,000 bullion tax from Nye county mine owners.
At the Democratic County Committee meeting Monday evening a resolution was approved barring any delegate from holding more than two proxies in the county convention. The rule, enacted two years ago, prompted a large delegate turnout and is expected to do so again this year.
John Sparks owner of the Alamo ranch near Reno sold eighty three registered Herefords to T. J. Oddie, superintendent of Tonopah Mining Company. The cattle were sent to Oddie’s Pine Creek ranch in Nye county, he is stocking with thoroughbreds, for a payment of $16,000.
Engineer Dolan, killed at Wadeworth on August 7, was insured for 1500 dollars days before the accident. The policy amount has been paid to his wife, whom he had married only a few weeks prior.
The San Francisco Bulletin runs a premier contest asking subscribers to estimate the total number of men who will vote for Governor in the November election. Five readers will share $25,000 in premiums, with coupons in the Bulletin each last Sunday of the month. Grand prize is a $5,000 home and lot in Sunset District, plus numerous other premiums.
Stockmen across Nye Lander and Churchill counties report unprecedented winter feed scarcity after a dry season. Valleys that once had white sage and sand grass are bare, forcing cattle from mountains toward valleys as new flies arrive. If winter is harsh, livestock losses could be heavy due to lack of hay and grazing.
The proposal to establish a sanitation fund at Hot Springs Arkansas for ill Knights of Pythias members failed at the Supreme Lodge meeting in San Francisco.
A three month old girl of Mr and Mrs John in Oregon was saved from a cholera threat by Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. Dr said she would not recover but the dose quickly put her to sleep and she awoke calm and well. Mr and Mrs Saunders and Mrs Blue express gratitude. the remedy is sold by H M Schneider.
Judge Hawley issues an order restraining Salt Lake and Tonopah Mining from operating in the contested Valley View claim pending trial. Rose Howard, owner of several Chiquita bills claims, seeks membership in the Searchlight Lincoln County Mineral Union. First case of its kind, union refers to Western Federation of Miners for guidance.
James A. Blossom wed Miss Adele Christina Lemaire at the bride’s father’s Battle Mountain home on August 21. Adele is the only daughter of A D Lemaire, a prominent Battle Mountain merchant, while the groom hails from the late J A Blossom of Washoe County. The report notes the 1902 county assessment roll totals 6 200 000, up 400 000 from last year, with Wadsworth values dipping by more than 100 000, highlighting Assessor Beard’s strong showing.
Assessment No 31 levied by Eureka Mining Co OCATION OF PRINCIPAL PLACE OF BUSI ness Eureka Nevada 1 cent per share on capital stock payable to the Secretary at P J Kjuls Furniture Store Eureka Nevada Delinquent stock upon unpaid by September 27 1902 will be advertised for sale October 35 1902 to cover delinquent assessment and sale costs By order of the Board of Directors O H BIUL Secretary Office P H Hjul's Furniture Store Zuseka Noveds
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