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Newspaper
Eureka Sentinel
Location
Eureka, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1902
Page
3
Eureka Sentinel notes local items from December 30 1902 covering Bert Campbell and others returning to Eureka, Tonopah visits, holiday preparations, school vacation, church services, St Johns R A M meeting, and mining and business notes. Includes metal prices, repairs on Main street, and social news such as marriages, deaths, and local mischief.
Andrew Jackson and his son H A Jackson sold property on Geary Street between Powell and Mason opposite the Kew St Francis Hotel in San Francisco to Bartham and Marsh Real Estate Company for 855000 after buying it a year earlier for 835000. The sale occurred last week for 25187.6 in another party deal.
Employes all White Help Dao Lewis and wife, who recently passed through Eureka to Tybo from Washington, returned last week and are now employed at the Brown Hotel. Mr. Lewis has charge of the kitchen and his wife is looking after the dining room. The Chinese have all been discharged and the hotel is now conducted entirely by white help.
Superintendent Kate Swick of the Presbyterian Sunday School received a $25 Christmas gift from Governor elect John Sparks on Tuesday to support the Sunday School program.
A Christmas Tree Festival will be given to Sunday School children next Wednesday evening at the Presbyterian Church. A program of songs and recitations by the children precedes gifts from the Christ MWA tree. An invitation to the public promises a joyful greeting and hearty welcome, with entertainment starting at 7 o'clock.
Mr Lewellyn Pedlar and Mise Berths Esther were married at Proapoot Eureka county Nevada by Judge L W Cromer on December 13. The ceremony occurred at the bride’s parents home with relatives and friends present. The bride wore white organdie with ribbon and is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Harry Eather. The groom is son of Mrs James Hembly of Ruby Hill and works at the Diamond mine. They will reside in Prospect Nevada.
At a December 18 1902 meeting of Iphigonis Chapter No 8 Order of the Eastern Star officers were elected to serve next year W M Annie Mullins W P Robert A Laird A M Annie Laird Secretary Floyd Ford Treasurer Madeline Fraser Conductress Laura Hough A Conductress Sara Bray Adah Loue Reid Roth Rene L Ford Kather Ella Hancock Marthe Kate McCharles Electa Nevada Hial Eliza Kind Septineel Alex McCharles Marshal Chaplain Mary J Laird Organist Nevada nial The officers will be installed on New Year s Night followed by a banquet and ball for members and their immediate families.
Shareholders of the Rocco-Homestake of Europe Nevada received the thirteenth dividend, three dollars per cent, totaling sixty nine thousand five hundred dollars. The mining management reports larger and better ore bodies, with strong at the 00 foot level, yet market demand for high grade lead remains difficult. Miss Martha Hicks, a two year public school examinee, learned of a Board oversight delaying notification. she is now principal of Tonopah School.
John Heening, an elderly resident of the county, died in Eureka on December 16 from internal injuries suffered when he fell into hay at the Dargin ranch near Alpbe about a month earlier. A Swiss native aged around 60, he sought medical aid in Eureka but was beyond help. He worked at the Eareke Con fannsces. The December 13 meeting of Eareke Lodge No. 16 F and A M listed officers: Senior Warden Bert L. Smith. Junior Warden H C McTerney. Treasurer Henry Kind. Secretary R MacCharleay. Trustees H C McTerney, John Shoo maker, Thomas Dixon.
The Board of County Commissioners requests that all county bills be presented to the County Clerk before Saturday January 3 so the old Board can meet then and settle all outstanding accounts. The new Board will hold its first meeting the following Monday.
Oliver Reneoo Beeson a longtime Beowawe resident and former Short Term County Commissioner died at his Beowawe home on December 14 1902 pneumonia was the cause. Born in Sweden aged 61 years 7 months he came to America in 1855 lived in Bishop Hill Illinois Nevada and Beowawe conducted a hotel and store and served in public office. Funeral held December 15 with local townsfolk and county officials paying respects to a popular citizen leaving a widow and three children.
At the December 13 meeting the Board approved bonds for W. J. Hooper as Eureka County Assessor and for John Hancock Sr. as District Attorney and County Superintendent of Public Instruction, plus John McKernan as Constable. They granted permission to move remains of John Leland Moes to Ely. Post-fire, several 1902 assessments were stricken including Beasley & Horen, Dorman, Palisade Hall Association, Sammerall, and Mrs. White. Estates adjustments also ordered for Godfrey Revier and EK A. McConnell.
Mr Carl Muir and his bride formerly Miss Eugenia Muir of Hamilton White Pine county traveled through Eureka on their way to Hamilton. The bride, niece of Mr and Mrs Alex Muir, had recently visited them and had earlier joined Mrs Levan's party eastward in September. Mr Muir had left for the East about a month earlier and was later found to have quietly married at Black Heath Ontario Canada. They plan to reside in Hamilton after returning home.
Advice from Diamond Valley Duckwater and Currant Creek warns that Winter pasturage and hay cannot meet demand in the region. Hay shortages affect freighters planning to winter teams, with horses to be kept in Elko county. A Christmas tree for St James parish is readied, concerts and programs planned, and New Year festivities include the Hard Times Masquerade Ball at the Eureka Opera House with costumes and decor. Local merchants promote Christmas gifts and easy chairs for day gifts.
In a dispute near Alpha seven miles from the station, William Whalen asserts possession of seven copper claims from Whalen Con. Co. after a 1901 assessment shortfall. C Lay and W M Flook of Chicago secured a 12 man force to complete 1902 work, but Whalen warns off intruders. Sheriff Burdick arrests Whalen on information, bonds him for peace, and an additional 18 men depart for the site amid snow and shelter concerns.
J F Haley formerly on the Sentinel and now with the Union and Herald of No City Cal was set upon by Dr Alvin Morgan and J McCloskey in Nevada City Sunday. After an initial confrontation he was assaulted again that night near the Herald office. Morgan struck, Haley defended himself and the two men were later arrested and released on $100 bail. He received medical care and remains under observation.
TONOPAH residents await John Hays Hammond’s verdict on the most economical method to reduce Tonopah ores. The Miner reports Hammond is considering erecting reduction works locally or building a smelting plant elsewhere to minimize fuel and flux costs, with completion hoped soon.
A local seller advertises a rapid closeout of dry goods with deep discounts across fabrics and garments. Outing Flannels and Flannelettes, all-wool fabrics, linens, ginghams, calicos, and corsets are marked down, with Levi Strauss overalls reduced from 90 to 75 cents. Many items list higher quantities per dollar than the former prices.
A large line of the celebrated Stetson hats has just been received at H A MicKim's, promising wide selection for customers seeking the iconic headwear. The arrival signals ongoing demand for quality hats in the area.
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