Christmas notices and town notes from Eureka Nevada
Christmas season in Eureka is noted with Mass times, travel updates, and resident visits. Mentions include Frank Quinn in Eureka, Miss Roby McCharlen visiting from Eureka to Newark Valley, and several locals like Mrs. Gertrude Hager and Miss Anna Johnson planning holiday trips. Snow flurry followed by clear weather, postal and stage company updates, plus assorted local arrivals, departures, and illness notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mery
Birch
Frank Quinn
Cortes
Eureka
Roby McCharlen
Newark
Helen Whitmore
Eunka
Cortez
Geo. A. Bartlett
Tonopah
Joseph Tognonul
Duckwater
Eureka and
Bly
Gertrude Hager
Palisade School
Long
Surveyor, General's Office
Reno
McTerney
California
Visitors and injuries among early-week travels
Frank Henderson Charley Witten sborg Willie McGarry and James H Ford arrived in Europa Wednesday after a three day overland trip from Tonopah to spend the holidays with families. Fred Bock, thrown from a horse at Birch ranch Duckwater last week, is recovering from a bruise and sprained ankle. R J Davidson former general manager of Chamman Mining Co Ely passed Earvka en route to White Pine County with Charles 3 Latin to adjust affairs and resume work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Henderson
Charley Wittensborg
Willie McGarry
James H. Ford
Europa
Tonopah
Fred Bock
Birch Ranch
Duckwater
Christmas Trees Tonight With Song and Verse in Eureka
Two public receptions honor Santa Claus in Eureka this Thursday evening. At the Episcopal Church a brief musical program precedes gift distribution. The Presbyterian Church features a varied program with skits and songs by local children and the choir, including selections like Naming Dolly and Santa Claus Secret. Doors open at 7 15 and exercises begin at 7 00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Claus
Eureka
Episcopal Church
Presbyterian Church
Chriatening
Dolly
Grace Clark
Annie Gibeon
Alice Garay
Octavia Johnston
James Gibron
Alfred Gibson
Lettiers
Eleanor Johnston
Castle Gate coal mines reopen as strike vote shows break
Dispatch from Castle Gate Utah dated December 21 reports the Castle Gate coal mines opened without disturbance from strikers. Nearly 100 imported workers entered the mines and officials say the strike backbone is broken. Mines supply Nevada, and locals hope for an amicable settlement. Also reports Eureka amateurs staged A Woman's Honor with Nellie Reid Amy Ford and DesMarais, plus Nevada Hjul and Rice. audience enjoyed, and Episcopal Sunday School benefit raised funds and Christmas cheer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Castle Gate
Utah
Nevada
Yuletide
Eureka
Opera House
Nellie Reid
Amy Ford
Mr. DesMarais
Nevada Hjul
Professor Rice
Mra. H. Johnson
Jumbo Iron Contract Awarded
J. J. Sire lands the contract to haul the old Jumbo pumping plant from Ruby Hill to Eureka and Pali depot. The machinery sold to Sacramento Pipe Co of Sacramento for dismantling and old iron, totaling about 600 tons at 1.50 per ton. Sire to provide eight horses, start after securing teams from Diamond Valley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jumbo Iron
J.J. Sire
Ruby Hill
Eureka & Palisade
Eureka
Sacramento Pipe Company
Sacramento
Cal
Scarlet Fever Case Reported in Eureka this Week
One new scarlet fever case is reported in Eureka this week and all children ill with the disease are said to be improving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eureka
The Masquerade Ball at Eureka Opera House
The Star Band hosts a holiday masquerade next Thursday at the Eureka Opera House with 12 oclock entry and a midnight feast at the Brown Hotel. Dancing continues into the early hours as prizes include a white silk shawl and a standing lamp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star Band
Eureka Opera Housa
Wagety
Brown Hotel
Theo
H. A. McKim
Ernest Man
Big Mortgage Filed On Railroads Rolling Stock
County Recorder Spinner this week records a new equipment mortgage for 5 775 000 dollars by Central Pacific Railway and Southern Pacific Railroad on their rolling stock. The loan to Central Trust Company of New York covers locomotives and cars, requiring filing in every county the lines traverse. Recording will take time due to enumerated assets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Pacific Railway Company
Southern Pacific Railroad Company
Central Trust Company of New York
Spinner
Ore Shipments Over the Eureka & Palisade Railroad
Weekly ore shipments over the Eureka and Palisade Railroad for the week ending December 2, 1903 are listed with totals. local notices include sermon times at Presbyterian Services and Gavin's hardware new stock, plus a Tonopah dispatch noting concerns about lawfulness following the Smith murder trial and Chinese rioter cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eureka & Palisade Railroad
Inc
Pson Uwa
Escecces
Election time echoes in court yard scenes at McKay trial
The Tonopah Miner reports McKay returned from Belmont noting court house murder trial atmosphere resembled election time. Candidates’ agents canvassed for votes, whisky and inducements were allegedly dispensed to sway jurors and neighbors. Also, Santa Barbara and Ventura stockmen backed oil dips to combat Texas fever, urging large oil ponds for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKay
Belmont
Court House
Tonopah
Santa Barbara
San Luis Obispo
Ventura Counties
California
Golden State
Couple's vow on a budget and ring debt
A Philadelphia Press fragment captures a humorous exchange on marriage finances. A man says he saved money before marrying, while his partner boasts of starting with nothing yet using an installment plan. They note they’ve been married a year and have paid for the engagement ring already.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nonsens
Philadelphia Press
Southern Pacific Posts Strong July–October Earnings
Southern Pacific's income in July through October and the first four months of the current fiscal year totals over 32.75 million dollars, averaging more than 8 million per month. The gain of about 2.69 million dollars over the prior year reflects an expanding revenue picture per President E B Harriman's official statement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Pacific
Southern Pacific Company
E. B. Harriman
Nevada State Band Plans World’s Fair Tour
Arrangements move to send the Nevada State Band of Caron City to the St. Louis World's Fair next year after a western state proposition is accepted. The ensemble will grow to forty players from Nevada’s top musicians. Richard Tobin Bert Stevens and George Viera are named as students at the Boston Conservatory. Miss Mabel Stanaway may join as vocal soloist for the tour of Eastern cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Nevada
Caron City
Richard Tobin
Bert Stevens
George Viera
Boston Conservatory of Music
Mabel Stanaway
A New Nevada Weekly Starts In Churchill County
The Churchill Standard issued its first number on December 12 as the first paper in Churchill County. It is a four page weekly printed at Fallon with Bert E. Hanson as manager and promises hard work to build a prosperous community paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Churchill Standard
Churchill County
Standard
Fallon
The
Standard Publishing Company
Bert E. Hanson
New Air Navigator Test Near North Carolina Coast
A flying machine built on the kite principle without balloons completed a three mile flight last week despite a twenty mph headwind. Inventor believes the craft solves aerial navigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina
Christmas Eve Supper at Eureka Cowboy Saloon
A Christmas Eve supper will be held at the Cowboy Saloon in Eureka this Thursday evening. All are invited to attend and share in the community event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Jouxstox
Cowboy
Eureka
Notice for Nob Hill residence access and protection
To whom it may concern anyone wishing to visit or obtain any article from the Mrs. B. F. McEwen residence on Nob Hill must apply to the agent E Kravs. Anyone forcibly entering the premises will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. F. McEwen
Nob Hill
E. Kravs
Eureka's Furniture Store Holiday Catalogue Offer
A sales notice from Eureka's Furniture Store promotes a wide Christmas assortment including art squares, lamps, clocks, easels, musical albums, china ware, furs, purses, perfumery, and more. It highlights low prices and a free big catalogue mailed to customers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hyul’s
Eureka
P. H. Hawn
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Eureka Sentinel
Pie Sadler
Beu Plummer
Diamond Valley
Mike Donnelly
Butte
Montana
Mortimer
A. Curions
Boowane
Eureka County
E. Engstrom
Anna
Johnson
Finerpal
DeLamar
Salt Lake City
Manion
Sarah Donnelly
Eugene Walthers
Huntington Valley
Elko County
Ethel McGarry
Humboldt County
John Wedekind
Newark Valley
Idaho
Lena Gregovich
Currant Creek
Nye County
Dean Bradley
Pine Valley
Eurekaty
Charles Man
Peter Breen
Nick Barlow
Consoli
Adams Hill
Democrat
P. Green
N. Plamond
Wedae San Jose
Will Pend
Alfred Philips
Maud Porch
Hay Swick
Kleanor Johnston
Lyman Fulton
Annie Gideon
George Hildebrand
Willa Hoebner
Edna Harmer
Mary Morrison
Gavin's
George Gavin
Smith
Walter Dunn
New York
Williamsburg
Hast River
Manhattan
Brooklyn
Brooklyn Bridge
Payne
Hanna
Chicago
National Committee
Benicia
Reno Gazette
Schneider
H. M. Schneider & Co
Gbs
Eureka County Bank
Main Street
Eureka, Nevada
Oscar J. Smith
J. H. Hoergh
Bert L. AM W. E. Gruffin
A. F. Golding
Horgh John Hancock,se
W.e.grisyin
Smith Bert L. Smith
Pene S Commission
Western National Bank
New York City
the Crocker- Woolworth National Bank
San Francia
Knuth, Nachod & Kul de
McCornick & Co
Sryltt
Peldhusen & Co
West
Eorge W. Hanna
Hylton
General Merchandise
Mound Valley
Diko
Eureka Cash Store
Express
Royal Manufacturing Co
Brazil
J. B. Biale
North Main St
McKim’s
Axp Fancy Goods
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