Local Bureka notices and travel plans for December 16 1916
Semi annual teachers examination notice in today's Sentinel. Judge Breen returns from Austin. Mendes and son visit Eureka from Duckwater with Ed Kraus. Rev. E H Price will hold services December 18 at St James Church. No Christmas train into Eureka. Railways manager issues traveler notice. Annie Smith departs Eureka to visit lodges in Nevada Elko Tuscarora Wells. Harris family to Hilltop Lander County for holidays then California trip. Belmont telegram reports a death on Western Pacific railway near Palisade. Pauline Jackson engaged to Charles Porter McLaughlin. John Thacker cattle buyer active in Eureka region. Six young horses and two mules lost near Diamond Valley. Widespread sore throats and colds with eye inflammation like pink eye in Eureka residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Mendes
William
Ed Kraus
Duckwater
Eureka
E. H. Price
St. James’ Episcopal
J. E. Sexton
Eureka-Nevada
Sentinel
Annie Smith
Order of Pythian Sisters of
Nevada
Elko
Tuscarora
Wells
Elko County
W. J. Harris
Miss Maud
Hilltop
Lander County
H. A. Jackson
Berkeley
California
Pauline
Charles Porter McLaughlin
John Simi
Diamond Valley
la Grippe
No Train Runs From Palisade Over Christmas Holiday
There will be no train service from Palisade on Monday December 25. The train resumes from Palisade on Tuesday the 26th and returns on Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palisade
Moving pictures shown at Eureka Opera House Christmas Night
B Biale of Eureka announces five reels of moving pictures at the Opera House on Christmas night. The event invites the public to spend a few pleasant hours with comfortable seating provided. No Leap Year dance will occur that Tuesday evening due to the schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biale
Opera
B. Biale
Eureka
Change in Local Railway Agents at Eureka
A. Moore of Alturas, California, succeeds R. Reynolds as Eureka railway agent. Auditor E. M. Hunter and R. D. Eichelberger accompanied Moore to install him. Plans to restore telegraph service Palisade to Eureka and seek direct Eureka to San Francisco service. Moore, with wife and six children, intends to move his family to Eureka when feasible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Reynolds
Eureka
A. Moore
Alturas
California
E. M. Hunter
R. D. Eichelberger
Wells, Fargo & Co
Moore
Hunter
The
Sentinel
Palisade
San Francisco
Christmas Trees at Churches Sunday School Program
The Presbyterian Sunday School plans a Christmas tree with singing and recitations on Saturday evening December 23 at 6 30. The Catholic and Episcopal Sunday Schools hold trees and short programs on Sunday December 24 at 6 30 and 7 30 respectively. Parents and friends are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Sunday School
Episcopal Sunday School
Arrival of Rev. Father McNally to Lead Eureka Catholic Services
Rev Father J J McNally arrives by Friday's train and will hold mass and sermon at 10 a m in the Eureka Catholic church on Sunday. Rosary and benediction are scheduled for 7 30 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. McNally
Eureka
European War Scenes to Play at Eureka Opera House
Five reels of European war scenes shown in San Francisco will be exhibited at the Eureka Opera House next Friday night December 22. The program is billed as exceptional and higher priced, with regular admission at 25 and 15 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Eureka Opera House
Teachers Examination Set for Eureka County in December
The semi annual Teachers examination for Eureka County will be held at the school building in Eureka starting Wednesday December 27, 1916 at 9 o'clock a. m. and continue four days. Wilbur Lucey, son of Mrs. J. J. Lucey of Eureka, recently ran a barber shop at Austin and visited relatives here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eureka County
Eureka
Charles Priest
Nevada
Wilbur Lucey
Mra. J.J. Lucey
Hureka
Austin
Auto
Silver and Lead Prices Spur Mining Activity in Eureka
A telegram to the Sen Tinel reports silver at 76 cents an ounce and lead at eight dollars per hundred pounds in New York, fueling renewed mining wakefulness in Eureka. Owners plan to resume work, seek leases, and attract capital as several parties consider expanding operations and new shafts are sunk despite winter conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Sentinel
New York
Eureka
Hamilton
Julius Huebner
Robert Kelley
Esselbruegge
Washington
Silverado
Charles Ruden
Messrs. Huebner and
Kelley
Lagrippe
Ben Repetto
Distinction
California Gulch
Albert Matson
Bamberger
Matson
Six Mile House
John Allen
Joe Minoletti
Salt Lake
Leap Year Ball Announces Eureka Dance Date
The SENTINEL prints a notice for a Leap Year dance in Eureka to close Christmas week on Tuesday December 26 1916. The event aims to promote goodwill and a merry holiday spirit inviting all residents and surrounding country to attend and feel at home.
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the Sentinel
Eureka
Proof of Labor Records in Eureka Mining District 1916
Notices of labor proofs and location filings for multiple mines across Eureka and Secret Canyon districts. Entries list mine names, claimants, and recording dates from November to December 1916, including Virginia Gold Nugget and MagdalenA mine filings.
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Newt
Abe
Harvey
Tunnel
Clarence
Robert
Percival
Bully Boy
Climax
Agate
Benton
Bowers
Eureka Mining
Julius Huebner
Henry G. Catlin
Virginia
Secret Canyon
Victor Borgna
Caesar Prina
Hidden Jewell
Stowell & Beebee
Wabash
Point of Rocks
Connor
Hiram Johnson
Bird
Maine
Silver Lick
Panama
Eureka
J. H. Fine
W .J. Harris
Sub-Treasury Placer
Unknown
M. H. Kilgore
Magdalena
A.M. Huebner
William Huebner
Eureka School Notes Highlight Seasonal Illness and Event
The Eureka school notes report an epidemic of colds hitting younger students hardest, causing lower attendance. Maud Harris leaves for Hill Top to spend winter with her sister. The High School received the Purple and Gold Xmas issue from Elke County High School’s Junior class. prizes were won by Fanny Gibson and Ethel Clark. An entertainment with songs and recitations will be held next Friday after school, inviting all patrons and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eureka
Maud Harris
Estes
Hill Top
Elke County High School
Fanny Gibson
Ethel Clark
Stock Owners Meeting In Eureka To Seek Range Protection
A group of ranchmen and stock owners from the area travel to Eureka to attend a district court room meeting at 2 o clock this afternoon. They aim to petition Congress for protection of public ranges.
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Eureka
Congress
No Signs of Rabies Found in Dog Bite Case
Sheriff James Mackey reports a rabies examination of a dog that bit A. C. Florio of Eureka came back negative. Nevada University veterinary head W. B. Mack states the dog was likely vicious not rabid and inoculation of rabbits would occur only if later signs appear. Florio’s Reno trip to await results ends with relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Mackey
Eureka
W. B. Mack
State Veterinary Control Service
Nevada University
A. C. Florio
Florio
Lawyer Opens Office After Resigning From Railroad Post
W R Reynolds announces resignation as railroad agent and plans to establish a law office in the Hill building on Bateman Street opposite the Brown Hotel. He thanks Eu reka and nearby residents for their courtesy and confidence and pledges to merit support in his new profession.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hill
Bateman Street
Brown Hotel
Eureka
Vicinity
W. R. Reynolds
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Bureka Sen
Peter Breen
Catholic Church Services
Horeka
W. H. Kennedy
Holly
Adams Hill
Prospest Mountain
Recorder of
Reno
Acard
R. McCharles
Rureks
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