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Newspaper
Eureka Sentinel
Location
Eureka, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1917
Page
3
Eureka residents attend a Friday after XMas dance to aid local Red Cross workers. Committees solicit box lunches priced at one dollar per two people and 10 cent coffee or chocolate cups. General admission costs 50 cents for adults and 26 cents for children with tickets going on sale early next week in Eureka and surrounding county areas.
The Nob Hill Fire Company names prizes for its New Year masquerade. The lady's prize is a lavender cap, slippers, and a cream knitted silk throw, on display at Mrs. A Fraser's store. The gentleman's prize consists of two cream and gray silk shirts, displayed at J B Venturino's store.
Eureka writer questions Grand Jury critique of Assembly Bill to create Nevada judicial districts and elect district judges. He defends support, cites potential taxpayer savings of about 5,217.80 and closer rail access, argues Eureka would join a larger, more able district with better lawyers for future judges. He seeks clarity on who authored the Grand Jury critique and the timing of its denouncement.
Assemblyman Lyman Fulton of Eureka County argues against further objections to a candidate, stating no objections exist and that barring the run would save taxpayers money and raise court standards. He signs as Assemblyman of Eureka County.
Italian Red Cross funds are being collected by J B Biale Eureka County treasurer after final instructions from San Francisco. Donations are urged from those able to contribute with early sending planned around January 1 to support the Italian front.
L R Thatcher and Robert Zamwalt toured Eureka yesterday. Thatcher, manager of Union mines, said property looks strong and output is down from 50 tons to 25 tons daily due to equipment limits. He announced plans for a new large plant soon, with current development justifying its erection.
The Eureka County Board notifies that Roy Charles Russell, sent to Camp Lewis to fill a vacancy caused by Fred Allen’s desertion, has been disqualified. The Local Board orders William Robert Rand of Pine Valley as next on the list to report to Camp Lewis.
Turkey Shooting event planned at the Eu reka Base Ball Grounds Sunday starting at 10 a m. Shots cost 25 cents with ranges from 75 to 200 yards. A prize of 25 white turkeys will be offered and a special shooting event for ladies is to be arranged. Stop by the grounds and win a Christmas turkey.
County Commissioners Edgar Sadler and R. J. Reid convene an adjourned meeting this afternoon to discuss county matters. The session focuses on agenda items or procedural items pending from prior discussions.
Gail Kane stars in Scarlet Oath at Eureka Theatre on Sunday evening December 16, playing twin sisters in a Russia to America tale. One sister joins Nihilists to avenge her mother's death. the other is raised by a wealthy American family and engaged to an American diplomat. No show December 21 due to a Red Cross social. Christmas Eve screening planned with a forthcoming play announcement. Candy and gum wrappers will be collected for the Red Cross via two box receptacles at the theater.
Ore shipments moved by local railway from Eureka to Salt Lake smelters this week include three cars from the Holly mine on Adams Hill operated by Eureka-Holly Mining Company, five cars from the California mine on Prospect Mountain by Peerless Mining, three cars courtesy of Richmond-Eureka Mining, and two cars of slag credited to Tony Romano.
Ranchers report warm weather spurring hens to begin laying with many eggs brought to Eureka for sale at 60 cents per dozen. Local prices hold steady as producers capitalize on favorable conditions and increased demand.
Miss Mary Fraser, secretary of the Eureka Red Cross Chapter, reports a membership of 227, cash on hand totaling 50.68 dollars, and sales of 68 buttons and seals amounting to 28.50 dollars.
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