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Newspaper
Eureka Sentinel
Location
Eureka, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1915
Page
2
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Charles Goodwin argues the Christmas bells signal sorrow rather than joy as violence spreads across Europe and Asia. He laments the loss of peace on earth and goodwill, likening modern war to a pestilence clearing the air and questioning divine rights versus human equality.
The speaker envisions future peace in which men are consulted before wars and have equal rights to govern, believing the earth was given to all and that the coming war may awaken a return to a sweeter, solemn harmony. Christmas bells symbolize renewed hope for mankind.
The Sentinel and Wells Herald discuss sheep movement and quarantine practices amid rabies concerns. Elko County stockmen defend safety, claim rabies among thousands of sheep summers in Elko County is unproven, while winter relocation moves south to Nye and White Pine open land due to drought.
Elko County sheepmen defend southward drives into Sand valley and Little Cherry Creek, challenging White Pine stockmen led by McGill who fear loss of the winter range. Officials intervene as Governor Boyle directs White Pine authorities to stay out of the movement.
Miss Kate Neal of Virginia City holds the Nevada State record for longest public school service with 35 years of teaching. Reno city council passes a liquor ordinance requiring license owners to be US citizens and sole proprietors of the business. Attorney James Sweeney confronted Judge Griffin in the Carson County Clerk office over a pending suit for fees. Morton intervened to separate the belige rents.
Carson readers were asked to name a prominent state official able to strut while seated in a playful editorial query. An appointive officer claimed to be the answer, but the journalist remained skeptical as the exchange shifted to past records. The Reno Gazette later exposed the purported answer.
Notice of application by Dr. Mabel K. Young of Austin Nevada for permission to appropriate public waters from Willow Creek. Water to be used for irrigation and domestic purposes from May 1 through October 31, with water not returned to source. State Engineer signature and publication dates listed December 25 100 to January 22 118.
Notice is given that on December 17 1915 the District Court appointed the administrator of the estate of J J Raine in Eureka County Nevada. Creditors must present claims with vouchers and affidavits to the clerk within three months from publication or be forever barred. Dated December 23 1915. McCHARLES Clerk and B F Curler attorney for the administrator. First publication December 25 1915. last publication January 22 1914.
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