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Newspaper
Eureka Sentinel
Location
Eureka, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1917
Page
2
The Sentinel sends Christmas wishes to its readers. It notes the current world war as the bloodiest in history and asserts the aim of achieving peace on earth and goodwill among men through the fighting effort. The message wishes readers the richest joys and merriest Christmas.
The SENTINEL informs subscribers that unpaid accounts exceeding one year will lead to discontinuation starting January 5, 1918 to qualify for postal rates, with overdue accounts ending the newspaper service for those subscribers.
Ore shipments this week include three cars from the Holly mine on Adams Hill by Eureka-Holly Company, three cars from Lucidtuffa mine on Prospect Mountain by Eureka-Nevada Company, and three cars of spells by Richmond-Eureka Company. Nevada's Draft Quota Expected Small As enlistments between June 30 and December 15 are credited to the state Adjutant General Sullivan reports, likely reducing draft needs and possibly yielding counties with no required draftees.
The six weeks old son of Mr and Mrs Thomas Clifford died suddenly Monday evening. Though not well recently the death was unexpected. Mr Clifford who was at Tonopah was telegraphed the news and arrived with his brother John Clifford by auto early Tuesday morning. The funeral was held Wednesday afternoon.
Eureka Garage Supply reports a new consignment of Bingo waterless hand soap touted as the best cleanser on the market. It claims to remove grease dirt and stains, leave skin soft, and cure cuts chapped hands and dandruff on hands neck and head.
The article outlines stalled western front offensives as German efforts hinge on Byng’s Cambrai drive and bolstered by redeployed troops from Russia under Bolshevik negotiations. It notes Austro German actions along the Piave Brenta front, Italian counterattacks near Capo Sile, and Allied gains in Jerusalem under Allenby. The piece closes with U.S. entry against Austria-Hungary and the torpedoing of the destroyer Jacob Jones.
H A Comins longtime White Pine County leader dies at his Ely home on December 12 at age B1. The Ely Record salutes a man of strong character who served the public despite business duties, noted for leadership, wit, and acts of goodwill. He fought openly and never bore malice, leaving a strong county and state legacy.
The family expresses gratitude for kindness and assistance at the death and funeral of their beloved infant son Thomas Clifford. Mr and Mrs Thomas Clifford and Mr and Mrs Abram Lairp thank those who offered sympathy and aid.
Tonopah papers report many enemy aliens in the town have grown so obnoxious that residents form a local branch of the American Protective League to stamp out sedition. The group will cooperate with federal authorities and report pro-German seditious utterances to the Department of Justice.
United States Land Office in Elko Nevada orders filing of plats of survey for townships 19 North range 4 East. Plats to be filed at 9 am January 22 1918 with land described subject to entry under public land laws. Those with settlement improvements must file applications prior to January 2 1918. Joan E. Ropsins Register Ashley G. Dawley Receiver.
At an adjourned meeting of the Board of County Commissioners Edgar Sadler and R J Rad the Clerk and Auditor were present. The Board and the Auditor counted the money in the Treasurer's bank and reported that the amount in the bank and in the Treasurer's hand agreed with the Auditor's balance.
News from Butte Montana reports the death of Thomas Kavanaugh on December 10. He was born and raised at Ruby Hill Eureka County and was a miner by occupation. His father and mother are buried here. He was an uncle of Mrs J B Rebaleati of Eureka.
A large crowd gathered at the ball grounds south of Eureka for a turkey shooting event conducted by J. R. Tognoni of Duckwater. He arrived with a two horse load of turkeys chickens ducks and a pig with most of the load distributed to participants in the contest.
State revenue liquor licenses for 1918 are due and payable to James Mackey sheriff of Eureka County. Payment covers the full year with $100 for retail dealers and $150 for wholesale. Advt. James Mackey.
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