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Newspaper
Eureka Sentinel
Location
Eureka, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1903
Page
3
Local Eureka items report taxes becoming delinquent December 7 and many residents traveling to nearby towns. Updates include marriages licenses, mining and saloon business changes, illnesses among residents, and anticipated winter travel to Bishop Creek and Belmont with scattered deaths and obituaries.
Superintendent Jackson reports the Rocco-Homestake project advanced with a new building rising before winter. R Rastico departs Eureka Saturday with the gallows frame for the hoisting plant and a pumped water system from Eureka Consolidated. John Venton, recovering from an accident, returns to work and departs for the mine Friday.
Eureka residents await a Friday night performance of A Woman's Honor at the Eureka Opera House. A four act drama with specialties, proceeds fund a Christmas tree for Episcopal Sunday School children. General admission 35 cents, children 25, reserved seats 50 cents.
The Star Band of Eureka announces a grand masque ball on New Year’s Eve at the Eureka Opera House. Prizes will be awarded for the best sustained lady and gentleman characters as nine teen naught three departs at midnight amid festive mirth.
At the regular Beatifie Lodge No 7 K of P convention on December 1, officers for 1904 were elected: Chancellor Commander William Laird, Vice Chancellor H G Bremenkampf, Prelate M M Fletcher, Master of the Work D E Nostrosa, Keeper of Records Spencer Reynolds, Master of Finance George Gavin, Master of Exchequer August Hintze, Master at Arms Peter Lob, Inner Guard OC L Bray, Outer Guard William Lawry, Trustee R Sadler.
Wi Horton son of Mr and Mrs M Horton of Duckwater Nye County was thrown from his horse at the home ranch early this week and broke his collar bone. He arrived in Eureka with his mother on Monday and took Tuesday’s train to Elko for surgical treatment. A telegram from Eureka Wednesday said he was recovering and would soon return home.
The report shows ore shipments over the Eureka and Palisade Railroad for the west ending December 4, 1903. Includes various mines and concentrates with quantities noted, such as 16,990 to 31,940 pounds and 119,840 Nye Courri, Tybo Mining Co concentrates totaling 67,790.
James Murray a well known Eureka miner working the Page and Corwin mine at Secret Canyon about eight miles south of Eureka is reported to have made a rich strike reportedly from time to time the property has yielded rich ore Frank Kopp went out Friday to bring in a shipment of ore for Murray
A jolly crowd of young folks left Eureka Friday morning to attend the ball at Simonson dancing pavilion in Newark Valley that evening. The party included Nellie Reid Nina Whitmore Kate Swick Raby McCharles Mildred Moyle Merrill Fletcher M Mahoney Will Swick Dave Morris Joe Rebagleatti Robert Reid and others.
Roll of Honor for Prospect School for the month ending November 25 names Fred Rather John Gibelleni Angelo Frank Eddie Berryman Victor Borgua Mary Cavilis Tony Frank Siglio Genell Jussia L Diamoxo and Teacher as recognized students and staff.
The death of Mrs M E Emerson occurred in Eureka on Saturday November 28 about 11 30 a m at her sister Mrs E E Phillips home Aunt Lib was known to Eurekans for years as a patient of rheumatism and paralysis She was nearly 73 years old Illinois native Nevada home Mount Vernon House operator near Virginia City and Gold Hill came to Eureka around 1877 Survived by sisters Mrs E E Phillips Eureka Mrs J Cox Delano California and Mrs Lucy Whiting Shenandoah Iowa Funeral was held Monday at her sister's home and then at Presbyterian Church Rev J E Johnston officiating Many friends accompanied the remains to Odd Fellows cemetery
Salt Lake dispatch reports Right Rev. Abiel Leonard bishop of the Salt Lake diocese died at his residence from typhoid fever. He led the Episcopal Church in Nevada Utah and western Colorado. The death occurred on December 3 in Salt Lake City.
Thomas J. Lynch of Tonopah, who bonded the Reischke mine at Reveille in Nye County, negotiates with Eureka teamsters to haul 200 tons of ore from Reveille to Eureka railroad, seeking rates equal to Sodaville Esmeralda County pricing.
Sabbath services announced at 11 a m with preaching and a 11 46 a m Bible Class followed by 12 16 p m Sabbath School and 7 p m preaching. Seats are free and all are invited. J E Johnston, Minister in Charge.
A coroner's jury finds stage driver O W Dresback died by falling from his vehicle near Wells. The brief Nevada state notice also reports geologic copper and zinc findings at Tonopah, and notes local mining activity in Humboldt and Lincoln counties.
The Montana Tonopah mine board announced a $50,000 dividend to stockholders on December 20 based on 6 cents per share. The payout is the first from Tonopah to be declared this season and will fund Christmas presents for shareholders.
In Pine Valley Eureka County on Wednesday December 3, Miss Nora Isabella Maples wed William Yaten in the Maples home parlor under mistletoe and canopies of flowers. Rev. G H Greenfield officiated, with Miss Nora Plummer as bridesmaid and Charles McBride as groomsman. Family and friends from Pine Valley Mineral Hill Eureka and Palisade attended a social hour and reception with gifts. The couple will reside at the Maples ranch after a Salt Lake City trip.
Mr and Mrs E E Phillips and family express sincere thanks to many friends for kindness and sympathy during the illness and death of their sister and aunt Mrs M E Emerson.
The Montana legislature met in Helena in a special session to consider a bill authorizing the Supreme Court to review factual issues in equity cases and changes of judgeship. Triggered by copper industry troubles that closed Amalgamated Copper mines and left 20,000 unemployed, the bill aims to address fairness in trials. Copper and metal quotations were reported from New York and Salt Lake City.
A Sacramento firm Feldhusen & Co offers a large holiday goods selection including dolls games toys crockery albums toilet sets and more with low prices and bulk candy. Eanes May and B L Burma promote New York Life Insurance policies and free mailed information for life coverage.
Fatally injured brakeman Tenis Moko of the Southern Pacific died after a Beowawe yard accident. While switching, he jumped from the pilot to throw a switch, his foot was caught, and he was struck by the engine. He died several hours after arriving in Winnemucca. Moko was described as industrious and popular. his relatives reside in the East. A Siberian railway schedule notes Moscow to Port Arthur at 6338 miles in thirteen days with a $130 fare.
Miss Jennie Molcoy eldest daughter of Eureka is wed to A B Smith of Kennedy Humboldt County Nevada at St Marys Church. Father Burns officiated. The groom runs the Winnemucca Kennedy stage line and other county businesses. The bride a longtime Kennedy schoolteacher. A large circle of Humboldt friends send congratulations.
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