Eureka Sentinel Airday News, 1908
A ragged recap of Eureka residents and visitors, noting Charley Boskovita, Al Clayton, Chris Hildebrandt, AL Smith, and others in Eureka and nearby towns. The piece mentions local travel, market activity, a chapter meeting, a barometric storm forecast, real estate investments in Reno, hospital updates, and Masonic lodge installations. It also reports on several Ely and White Pine County links and a San Francisco medical trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Man's
Charley Boskovita
Bou Plummer
al Clayton
Alpha
Eureka
Chris Hildebrandt
Newark
AL Smith
San Francisco
Ph. A. McKim
William Wainright
W. A. Waugh
Park City
Utah
Ore Shipments Over the E and P Railway
Ore shipments over the Eureka and Palisade railroad are listed with totals of 58,050 31,120 1,000 22,450 47,620 and 53,070 pounds for December 11, 1903. Following a petition approved at Austin, the Post Office Department adverts for daily mail service bids between Battle Mountain and Austin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eureka & Palisade Hallroading
Austin
Witneswd
Postoffice Department
Daily Mail
Battle Mountain
Malignant Scarlet Fever Closes Eureka School
Malignant scarlet fever spreads in Eureka with four cases reported including a woman, prompting County Physician Barnett to urge school closure. Trustees Cronant and Laird say the school will stay closed until physicians declare the town free of illness, likely until after holiday vacation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Sentinel
Eureka
Mann
Barnett
Burnett
Board of School Trustees
Cronant and
Laird
Death of William C Harrington in Eureka
The death of William C Harrington occurred in Eureka on December 8 193. He was 79 and a Vermont native who came to Eureka in 1869 from Austin Nevada. Harrington once supervised the Jackson mine and owned claims on Poolstick FIM near the Hamburg mine on Prospect Mountain. He endured a long fruitless effort, abandons when unable to pursue further, yet remained an upright citizen respected by the Base Range community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William C. Harrington
Eureka
Vermont
Mr. Harrington
Austin
Nevada
Jackson
Charlow C. Goodwin
Overal
Poolstick Fim
Hamburg
Prospect Mountain
Death of John Godfrey, Eureka Pioneer Restaurateur
John Godfrey died in San Francisco on December 8, 1908 at age 60. An Eureka early settler since 1872 he ran a restaurant here before moving to Reno to operate the Palace restaurant for years. Four years ago he relocated with his family to Tuolumne County and recently sought medical care in San Francisco for kidney problems. He is survived by a wife and three children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flossie Fort
Eureka
San Francisco
Tonopah
Eurekane
William O'Neil
C. L. Hammond
W. RB. Rose
Ely
White Pine
Frank Mathews
E. E. Phillips
Lincoln
Diamond Valley
Eureka Lodge No. 16
St. John's Chapter No
R.A. M
J. ©. Powell
Berkeley
California
William Pardy
Pardy
J. G. Ford
J.wheeler
A. Skiliman
Deo
Mary Olson
James Orr
White Pine County
Maggie Cluff
HL. F. Golding
Eureka County Bank
Virginia City
Bhs
Jack" Godfrey
Reno
Palace
Tuolumne County
Will Develop Copper Mines Near Eureka
James M. O'Brien a Salt Lake City mining expert arrived in Eureka with A C Dib ble of Diamond Valley to arrange assessment work on eight copper claims owned by Francis A Hoock of Salt Lake. O'Brien will inspect the property and report to Hoock who plans active development this winter. The group is in White Pine County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James M. O'Brien
Salt Lake City
Eureka
A.C. Dibble
Diamond Valley
Kohl and Johnson
White Pine County
Francis A. Hoock
Salt Lake
O'Brien
Hoock
Eureka County Commissioners Reappoint Doctor and Plan Road
The December 7 board meeting reappointed Dr. W F Barnett as Eureka County Physician from January 1904 to July 1904 under existing terms. A Palisade petition urged opening a county road via canyon to connect with Beowawe, with view to the railroad-bed concession. The board ordered cost estimates and a site view, and discussed quarantine measures as scarlet fever afflicted locals. suspension of school was considered but not enacted as exposure was widespread.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Burnett
Pitcion Pata
Palisade
New Road
Reowawe
the Board of County Commissioners
Fraser, Paroui
McNaughton
Clark
T. C. Coleman
Washington
Wirmgas
W. ¥. Barnett
Eureka County
Weneas
Walleneas
W. F. Barnett
Nevada
W. FP. Burnet
Paroul
Fraser
Burnett
Beowane
Grifith
Central Pacific Railroad
Gerald
Safford
Humbolldt
Eureka
Beowawe
Laird and Crouant
Eureka County Board Notes and Appointments 1903
The physicians hang outs a yellow flag for malignant scarlet favor. W. H. Sweeney resigns as Hide Inspector of Eureka County. Elko County Assessor reports on sheep assessment belonging to W. F. Mahoney. Dr. W. F. Barnett to become County Physician for Eureka County starting January 1, 1904. Board adjourns to Saturday December 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Sweeney
Bureka County
Elko County
W. F. Mahoney
W. F. Barnett
Eureka County
Christmas Tree Benefit at Eureka Opera House Next Week
The Eureka Opera House hosts a Christmas fundraiser for Episcopal Sunday School with the four act drama Woman's Honor and musical additions. Cast includes General Mark Lester and Dr. Garcia among others. performances start December 18 with tickets 46 cents general, 25 cents children, 50 cents seats, box sheet opens December 12 at Ernest Man's store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eureka Opera House
Episcopal Sunday School
Mark Lester
Willam J. Swick
Tedro Mendez
Robt
A. Reid
Gilbert Hall
M. D
Olive
George L. Bray Gregory
Marisana
Lester
Edwin F. Whitmore
Garcia
Madeleine Chas
Robert Glen
Wall Street
Hajol Ebenezer
Glenn
Funeral of Mrs. Mary E. B. McCormick in Sacramento
The funeral for Mrs Mary E B McCormick wife of N M McCormick longtime Union office attaché was held from the family home with Rev G Adams of Calvary Baptist Church officiating. The choir sang hymns and many floral tributes were placed. Pallbearers were W H Sherburn B F P Tade William Quintin and R Calhoun. Mr McCormick was too old to attend the cemetery procession.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCormick
Union
Sacramento
California
W. H. Sherburn
B. F P. Tade
William Quintin
R. Calhoun
McWornick
Kris Kringle In Town Sparks Toy Loadier At Eureka
Santa Claus arrived in Eureka last night with a team of tired reindeers. He left the greater part of his toy load at McKim's store, including picture books and novelties. Call and see them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Claus
Eureka
McKim’s
Holiday Goods For Holidays At Feldhusen Co Sacramento
A new line of Holiday Goods arrives including Dolls Games Toys Crockery Albums and more. Fresh candy supplied bulk or in holiday boxes and baskets with discounted prices. Also an invitation to insure life with New York Life Insurance Company agent B L Burry urging readers to contact for policy options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hjul'’s
Eureka
P. H. Hut
New York Life Tnsurance Company
B. L. Burry
Juror Excuses Tightened by Belmont Court Rule
In Belmont Nye County the district court limited juror exemptions to those appearing in court or by attorney with cause shown. Previously six to seven jurors were excused on physician certificates, many due to sickness or family illness, with Dr L Hammond issuing most certificates. The bench announced future exemptions require personal appearance or attorney representation with cause, applying to all qualified jurors from mining company superintendent to water cart driver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tonopah
Sesdtom
Belmont
Nye County
Saya
C. L. Hammond
Jorge
Tragic Beowawe Work Train Accident Claims Child
Bachio, about 1 year old, was crushed between box cars when a work train started abruptly at Beowawe Eureka County. He was moved to Battle Mountain then loaded onto a westbound train to San Francisco but died before reaching Winnemucca. Coroner ordered the remains sent to Los Banos California following family notification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bachio
Beowawe
Eureka County
Battle Mountain
Ratbrowl Hospital
San Francisco
Winnemuses
Los Banos
California
New Year's Masquerade At Eureka Opera House
The Eureka Opera House hosts a New Year’s Eve masquerade with the Star Band inviting all to join the celebration. The merry maskers promise a fantastic throng and lively dance, ensuring enjoyment for everyone in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dante
Eureka
Star Band
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George W. Halstead
Duckwater
Seraphine Bogantini
Bureks
Ed Parry
Uurrant Creek
W. J. Hooper
Granville Fletcher
Reno Gazette
J. Y. Raine
Pine Valley
Robinson Tract
East Reno
Eurekst
Rutherford and
Halstead
Currant Creek
Alice Shekelis
Keegh- Wright
Showl
William Harrington
John Godfrey
Eilig
Commissioners’ Proceedings
Opera House
Beowane School
Belle Weber
David Clancy
Clara Weber
Johnie Clancy
Mabel Weber
Jaxxine A. Gazcovics
Ely News
McKinley
Hurd, Hearther & Co
Philadelphia
Kris Kringle
Feldhusen & Co
Oscar J. Smith
Axp Pandy
Anp Footwear
H. A. McKim
Eureka, Nevada
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W.e.griffin
Oscar J.smith
Debt L. Smith
Western National Bank
New York City
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Knauth, Nachod & Kahne
McCornick & Co
Jryl-T
Breen
Patal
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George W. Hanna
J. Hylton
Mound Valley
Miko
Eureka Gash
Express
Royal Manufacturing Co
Brazil
J. B. Biale
North Main
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