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Newspaper
Eureka Sentinel
Location
Eureka, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1917
Page
2
The Sentinel outlines a new postal rule requiring subscriptions not be overdue over one year to receive postal rates. Starting with the January 5 1918 issue, any account overdue for one year will see discontinuation of the newspaper.
Nevada press argues for prompt organization of home guards as states face growing tension with Germany. It notes past mockery of preparedness, warns of German spies and vandalism, and urges states to mobilize able bodied men for home defense before disaster strikes.
In Duckwater Nye County Nevada on November 28 1917 a daughter was born to the wife of J R Tognoni In Eureka Nevada on December 15 1917 a daughter was born to the wife of James McVey
The second issue of the High School Booster will be available by mid next week priced at ten cents. The paper covers two months of school activities and includes a large U S flag in the Assembly room. Government volumes and maps were received for the library and a Nevada State Library catalogue arrived from Judge P A McCarran. A Friday period on food conservation featured Principal Priest explaining national needs and patriotism through economy. Roser Lairp, Reporter.
D. E. Sayre faced District Court charges for uttering false checks. A bench warrant followed his indictment. Sayre, arrested in Ely Nevada, was brought to Eureka by Sheriff James Mackey and given until December 29 to obtain counsel. Bond set at 1500 dollars. The check for 500 dollars allegedly drawn on Copper National Bank Salt Lake City in May 1917 to Nick Ratto, with insufficient funds.
Eureka Cash Store releases a 1918 calendar titled Leading. A young woman in an airplane flies above industrious scenes, pointing to a large signboard advertising the store. The image symbolizes movement transportation commerce and the store’s growth yearly.
A Thanksgiving dance and turkey supper at the Joe Birch place in Duckwater drew attendees from nearby areas. Eureka was represented by Henry Palma Jr and his sister Clorinda. The hall gleamed with pumpkins and lights spelling Thanksgiving Greetings.
United States Food Administration and the Commission on Parcel Service coordinate removal of 150000 head of cattle from drought stricken Texas and southern New Mexico to regions with ample water and pasture.
Notes show George Imobersteg enlisted at Ely in the Engineer Corps Arthur H Porter enlisted at Elko in the Aviation Corps Norton L Fillmore former Eureka Beowawe resident died in Reno December 4 age 61 widow survives Irene Zoanni a former Eureka resident won first lady's prize at a Richmond masquerade representing a Soldier Boy Austin Reveille reports Mr Mrs George Englebright and four children of Monitor Valley visiting Austin Nyé County farmer stockman recently bought a Ford car and enjoy touring during ranch lull
County Clerk Robert B. Hunter of Elko County resigns while the Board of County Commissioners disputes a successor. Carson City postmaster William E. Murray dies after an operation. he was about 40. Former Governor Dickerson declines Explosives Inspector post. Sugar beet crop in Churchill County is a poor year due to labor shortages. sugar beet price to rise to $8.50 next year. Elko County and city leaders order saloons and card games to close midnight to 6 a.m.. Elko’s Sunday saloon ban tightens. Doc Richards notes a mild epidemic among horses near Cargon. Virginia City miner John D. Walsh dies from a rock fall at the Comstock-Phoenix mine.
The article notes Utah sheepmen have invaded the Pabranagar valley area expanding a range sweep. Springs and water holes once undervalued now fetch high prices as the invasion grows. Coal valley is mapped to support many sheep, boosting Lincoln County wealth.
Thirteen black soldiers were hanged near Camp Travis after a court martial found them guilty for taking part in the Houston riots on August 21. Forty-one others were sentenced to life in federal prison, with various shorter terms for additional defendants. The executions followed the court martial verdict issued November 30, and the rioters had killed 17 and wounded 22 in Houston. J G Serugham, state engineer, says he has not accepted the army commission and will work for the department as a civilian.
The metal market summary lists New York silver at 8.58 cents per ounce near term, copper fixed by government at 23.60 dollars per unit, with domestic prices noted for the day.
List of unclaimed letters remaining in the Eu reka Nevada post office dated December 15 1917. Names include Art Hooker Mrs R A Hardy E Fisher Robert Addison Miss Laura Birch Jene Penci of Tortorica Bros Wm Smith Miss Ida Lander F Carminondo Keg. Laura Hobgh, Postmaster.
Delinquent taxes and penalties are due on listed properties including Belle of the West mine in Omie Tex, Adams Express Co unit valuation at Bureau Granty, Cayman Smith and other parcels. Notices specify totals, penalties, and costs leading to potential sale for nonpayment.
Public tax sale announcement listing delinquent properties in Eureka County Nevada for 1917. Names owners titles locations and assessed values include mining claims Onondaga Pioneer Mines Co Fred W Simmack Eleasor Shumaker E O Woods Z F Wheeler and others. Notice specifies bidders, terms, redemption window and dates.
Notice states a sale of jail rights and title to branded horoes 5 Haart on left boulder with 101 cm left tip, formerly owned by Fred Allen, ED Delaney, Eureka Nevada, dated December 10 1917. The notice names Eureka Nevada and the sellers and asserts transfer of ownership.
J B Venturino of Eureka Nevada declares from January 1 1914 onwards his business will operate strictly on cash due to rising prices and costs. The notice is dated December 11 1917 and addresses customers about discontinuing all credit sales.
Notice published in Elko Nevada by the Land Office on December 11 1917 announcing William A Moore of Strawberry White Pine Nevada filed to enter under sections 2306 2307 Revised Statutes the SE quarter of the NE quarter of section 33 township 22 north range 57 east M D B and M containing 40 acres in Elko land district. Adverse claimants or objectors due by January 21 1914 must file affidavits of protest in the office.
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