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Newspaper
Eureka Sentinel
Location
Eureka, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1907
Page
2
Local items from Eureka and White Pine County report meetings and events. Education updates include Eureka teachers exam planning and school district visits by Deputy Supt. Lightfoot. Community notices mention visits by Capt. Moorman and Father Manion, church services, a ball by Local No. 265, and the Ruby Hill railroad engine repair delaying trains.
A Wild West tale paints Bullfrog men as bold grabbers after any wish, while Bill McGarry seeks the man who stole his stove on Saturday night. In Elko a youth named Henry, aged about five, was run over by a train near the Elko yard after alighting from a westbound freight. his injuries were severe, and he was aided by Mr. Brossmer as the train departed. The county reports varied details as witnesses described the accident and liquor influence observations.
The winter term opened December 4 in Eurelen Thoreau jurisdiction with multiple calendar items. Judges found accusations fatally defective against W H Sweeney and J McTerney and dismissed related charges while several cases were set for trial or continued. The court dismissed accusations against L W Crater Justice of the Peace and urged future grand jury collaboration on filings.
At a regular meeting of the Nob Fill Fire Company held Monday evening December 2 officers were unanimously elected for the coming year President Harry Fine Vice President Andyy Stinson Secretary J J Lacey Treasurer Peter Lob Foreman W M Stewart First Assistant Frank Kopp Second Assistant Thomas Hinks Trustees Harry Morris Spencer Reynolds John Hancock Jr A vote of thanks was given to Will Harris retiring Provident for his efforts. plus note of John Peters breaking his collarbone after a horse incident near Bareka and his past accidents.
Salt Lake City dealers report adequate coal stocks for winter. Central Coal and Coke Company and Citizens Coal Company say storage is sufficient with shipments arriving at 200 to 300 tons daily and 500 tons daily respectively. Prices have fallen 50 cents per ton to meet competition from Cast Gate Company. Wells Elko and Austin report ample supplies, while Bur eka orders still await shipment despite broader availability. most residents have wood on hand but fear shortages without steady coal.
A lengthy honor roll column lists students across grades including Grade-Lavwa Hancock Nevada Whit mare Taddie Hisiper Clotilda Bile Jone Miller Rootie Laird John Miller Seoultimade Louie Yeat Peter Meriaido Third Arcade-Thoris Mann Charlotte Laird Thele Breen Ruby Clark Eileen Marriot Fourth Grade-Nermin Johann Elsie Hooper Ada Lacey Eileen Breen Mildred Fifth Grade-James Whitnpire Grace Clark Althea Eather Sissh Seventh and Eighth Gradee Cloud Porligger Mary Genoti Villa Heubner Elta Hilderbrand Tesey Haega Myre Harrie Sarah ImUberatny George Emdilersteg Lawrence Kaute Waive Teoftoaraw Morrie Leighton George Lain Ada McBeide Tarmos Motrin Charles Nontevas Janes Rateart Raymond Swisk Melle Spinner John Whitmore Crestin Whitmore Willie Zudow Ag ele Vout Geraltine Leon Nok Buntiel Kate Tellogdi George Yost Eddie Mann Nee funn Amont Brack Mik Keheel Mary Morrison Mary De Pion Beriëa Brown Sylvia Bogantina Roh et McKay Lyman Fulton Herbert Bur Wick Adwlaie Wilhelm Teta Farlingue Pred Bether Agus Lacey Mamie Rocantina Hiram Kitchee Willie Flavia Bennet Moyle Teller Wililame Labelle Murtaldo George Hfindertrand Lema Man.
A list of students and staff from Prospect School named for a Bell of Honor ceremony. Names include Angelo Horgna Eddie Berry Gounditts Borgia Edith Repetto and others with teachers noted, marking a school recognition event for the month.
County District School Superintendent A B Lightfoot tells the Senate every Barela County school now has a teacher, but at least six vacancies remain in White Pine County. He says the state has about 100 temporary certificate teachers who must pass next January's examination or retire, and a move to secure normal trained teachers to meet the requirements.
A 78 year old Solano County farmer and father of Dr W F Burnett vanished November 25 from his sister in law Mrs Mary Barnett's Oakland home where he had stayed three months. Diligent two week search found no trace. relatives doubt suicide though age and frailty noted. He may have visited sons in Davisville or Washington. last seen on Seventh Street Oakland speaking to a stranger about property. A telegram from San Francisco brother offered no new leads.
The regular monthly meeting of the County Commissioners with Fraser Paroni and Thomas present, includes audit of treasury, approval of bills, appointment of W I Burnett as County Physician at 90 dollars monthly for five months, and adjustments to prior bills. The board orders corrections on a Palisade arrest bill and defers payment for services to the deceased Ernest Evans, while reviewing a request from Dr Hood regarding reimbursement to Elko for medical treatment costs.
Notices record locations of the Blanche mine two miles north of Fish Creek Wells by Theo Matson recorded November 27. Amended location of the Sonoma mine by M L Requa recorded November 29. Proof of labor for the Marso mine in Eoroka district on Prospect Mountain by A Ghig lwri recorded November 30. JW Walker transfers to EB J Erickson deed for the Emma E mine in Cortez district for $10 recorded November 97.
A Chinese laundryman sued four white youths in Justice L W Cromer’s court for vandalism to clothes on a Buel Street line. Neighbors reported the act, sheriff rounded up the youngsters, each fined 1 50. Total $6 paid to reimburse the laundryman.
Hamilton Charles Minolechi left for Eureka Tuesday on business. The weather has been remarkably fine and the snow is all gone. Thomas Rosevear is at White River, this county, looking after some cattle. Jack Rosevear of Green Springs, White Pine County, was in town Sunday. Senator F. J. Brossemer of Eureka was in Hamilton last week on mining business. Dr. Cowen of Ely was in town this week looking after his mining interests in this section. Notwithstanding the hard times that prevail in this vicinity, assessment work and mining generally are going steadily on. The Hamilton public school has received its supply of new state text books from Mrs. O. D. Green of Eureka, and is now using them. Messrs. Smith & Fulmer, who have been working a mine here under bond, were compelled to stop work on the property on account of the scarcity of money. They relinquished the bond and left for California BR. A. D.
In Goldfield Nevada on December 5 a large number of counterfeit five ten and twenty dollar coins circulates causing merchants to inspect all gold pieces. The counterfeits are lead cores copper plated and coated with gold. A U S officer is investigating the matter.
North End Eureka County notes include visits by Mr and Mrs William Evorts to Elko and Ollie Heaton of Carlin in Palisade. County Commissioner Thomas returned from Eureka while E Sasserno and daughter Irene visited Elko. G D Abbott returned from California, Wendell Jonen visited Burka, and Win J Hoopar becomes a conductor on the E P work train. Mrs M Pratt recovers from a sprained ankle. A Palisade dance drew local youth on Thanksgiving. Earl Cobb of Eureka and Miss Emma Hawkins of Palisade wed at Carlin Palace Hotel officiated by Justice Rutledge. Pearl Hawkins and Alfred Heabner attend. A wedding dance followed for local guests.
Charles Carlson and Charles Johnson left on Tuesday for Finland. Edward Moyle arrived home on Sunday after a trip through Utah and the northern end of this county. Mr and Mrs C T Garland and A Cole left on Sunday for Salt Lake, and from there they will go to San Diego Cal for a few months visit.
The Teachers Institute for the Second District scheduled to begin December 16 in Ely Nevada has been indefinitely postponed due to lack of funds and uncertain weather. State aid was only 150 dollars for five districts leaving 90 dollars per district, prompting plans to hold institutes in other counties early 1908 to train teachers in the Gordon Reading System. Deputy Superintendent A B Lightfoot aims to hire experts to aid institute work as the First and Fifth District Institutes are also canceled for the year.
W R Bassett longtime White Pine County official and twice sheriff died at his Salt Lake City home on Saturday November 30 He was an early White Pine pioneer who arrived in Hamilton in 1877 and later became a prominent Ely settler accumulating substantial fortune in the saloon business Saloon Business Changes Hands The City Brewery saloon and barber shop changed hands Thursday Wilbur J Lacey retired and Martin Mahoney took charge with Lacey departing by a fork train for Seven Troughs Humboldt County
The Herald reports the Southern Pacific Company sells coal at Wells in Elko County to applicants for 7.15 dollars per ton. The price covers coal laid down at Wells with an extra dollar per ton for handling costs.
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