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Newspaper
Eureka Sentinel
Location
Eureka, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1912
Page
5
Palisade visitor Justion Regus arrives on official business while Weedie Cardenalli and Tony Frank come from Mineral Hill for the holidays. Residents from Elko Reno Oakland and Lovelock return from teachers’ institutes as Eureka readies for 1919 with weather and water woes noted.
An announcement by Superintendent Bray at the State Teachers’ Institute explains that teachers who participate in reading circle work will earn credits toward certificates and life credentials. The move is welcomed by educators, though many find the work challenging to undertake.
Allen Henry and Mas Ida Mosteller were married by Juathy Cartwright at his courthouse office on Tuesday this week. Both parties hail from Currant Creek with Mrs Mosteller previously in charge of Currant Creek school this term.
Unofficial returns from Boreks County last Monday show Spencer Reynolds elected as second state legislator, by a margin of 2 votes, amid light turnout. Missing Garrison precinct with 12 voters confirms Reynolds victory. full precinct tally listed.
Samuel G Dye of Eureka in the Eureka Supply Company filed suit in district court on December 24 against Eureka Windfall Mining Company for 16341.95, alleging 8837.66 for supplies and 7604.29 for labor. All creditors assigned their claims to Dye who obtained an attachment of the company's holdings and placed keepers in charge. The Windfall plant closed early this month after checks were protested by a Salt Lake bank.
The Nob Hill Fire Company hosts the annual masquerade ball at the Eureka Opera House on December 31. Everyone invited to dance or watch the Old Year end and New Year begin. preparations are underway to ensure a successful event.
Post of Manhattan reports Southern Pacific surveyors advance along Smoky Valley from Peavine Creek toward Millett, with engineering staff at Darrough Hot Springs and Spencer's. Line would link Los Angeles with the main line at Palisade, placing Manhattan on a transcontinental route.
A New Year’s Eve pasta theme advertised at the San Francisco House promises another ravioli supper. attendees of the masquerade ball will be served a midnight supper.
Christmas in Eureka featured readings and gifts for children at the Episcopal and Presbyterian churches with Santa Claus distributing presents. Families held reunions and stockings were hung while Christmas Day was calm and clear. Baby Hill Star Bend joined Eureka for a night at the Brown Hotel with band music and carols late.
The Nevada Star Mining Company of South Dakota has filed incorporation papers with the County Recorder. Its mines lie in Maggie Creek district Eureka County Nevada and capitalization is 1.5 million shares at one dollar par fully paid and non assessable. Officers and State Agent listed.
The list of trial jurors drawn by Commissioner Otis Fulton and County Clerk R. McCharles is summoned to appear in the District Court at Eureka on Tuesday, January 7, 1918. Names include Joe Flynn Jr, JH Fine, AC Florio, Dennis Keefe, William Johns, Julius Minoletti, A Depsoli, FG Hale, IW Joy, JW Bailey Sullivan, Case, James A Siri, James Romano, Chris Hildebrandt, Eugene Rice, FJ Winzell, EH Mau, Bush Dawkins, Peter Carletti, E Affranchino, AS Plummer, WJ Hooper, FC Lewis, Alfred Hooking, Bernard Damele, John Hancock Jr, AC Harris, Harry Eather Sr, Charles Wood, RJ Harris.
Palisade school lists students with high scholarship attendance and department averages for December. Names include Hat tie Ebert Felix Siri Ordie Tadlock Neva Ebert Fred Ebert Elvira Mernaldo Dewey Ebert Nathaniel Hawkins Julius Siri Precilla Jewell Clorinds Merialdo Madeline Ebert Mary Merialdo Nevada Whitmore Delpha Jewell and James Whitmore. Sylva Warraxer, Teacher.
The Board of County Commissioners will meet on Thursday January 2 1913 to wind up its affairs for the term. All parties with claims against the county must present them to the Clerk of the Board before that date.
Governor Oddie last week received from the United States Government a check for 15086 07, representing 25 percent of the forest reserve land sale and leasing receipts for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1912. The funds are to be distributed among Nevada counties: Douglas 964.89, Esmeralda 8325, Elko 7 428.29, Eureka 178.87, Lyon 2045, Lander 392, Humboldt 2101.04, Mineral 962.70, Nye 2258.37, White Pine 1160.72, Washoe 334.59.
The BENTINEL reports a severe cold snap across Nevada with temperatures at Kureka from December 20 to December 27 1 below zero to 15 above. Government Weather Observer Clay Simms lists daily highs and lows including 11 above 9 below and 4 above across the period.
The latest metal quotations show silver at 62 cents per ounce, lead at 1.25 dollars per 100 pounds, and copper at 17 dollars per pound in New York.
Mining district records list numerous proofs of labor for mines including Iron Mask Gordon Nos 1 and 2 North Star Long Shot Carbanole Oregonian 1906 Tornado Nellie Pearl Baby Bell Nos 1 2 Jack Pot Horseshoe Daisy Nos 1 Victor Con Burns Iron Blossom and others recorded December 1912. Deeds transfer Easter Nos 1 and 2 Buckhorn and Good Hope Nos 8 4 6 6 7 with nominal consideration. Farmers Mining Company filed six month expenditures.
Buckhorn Mines in Eureka County reports completion of the 850 ton milling plant grading and a tunnel now 900 feet long with 600 feet to go to the main workings. The mine holds a large tonnage of ore. funds cover tunnel power plant and mill. the mill will be large capacity and modern.
In Elko District Court on Saturday, State Supreme Court hopeful P A McCarran and former Washoe County Judge Benjamin Corler Jr nearly came to blows after heated exchanges over affidavits in the Roy Primeaux arson case. Judge Averill intervened to deescalate.
Richard Serpell, an elderly miner from Eureka County, died last Sunday in Tarek after several days of illness during a return from Alpha for legal business. A native of Ireland about 70, he worked as a miner in the district, then as a watchman for Whalen Copper in Alpha. The funeral was held Tuesday at Hjal's parlors with Judge Peter Breen officiating, burial in the Catholic cemetery. He is survived by a widow in England.
A series of pointed aphorisms on charity, honesty, competition, and relationships. It juxtaposes sharp wit with social expectations, noting that real charity lacks a press agent and that defeat can outlast sweetness. Some lines critique marriage prospects and perceptions of sanity.
George Wingfield's mining operations in Rochester canyon send trained engineers to the field after a strike. His disciplined approach and rapid response have led to multiple booms and ongoing exploration, signaling real potential rather than speculation, per the Carson City Appeal.
A notice invites a local man or woman to represent the Pictorial Review in the area as subscription expirations loom. It promises high pay in other districts, with over $500,000 a month in some markets, and notes spare time workers are well paid. Write to Pictorial Review New York City 222 West 31th Street.
The Sentinel announces new black and white prints of the Eureka mining district including the Pardy map and Windfall with adjoining mines in Secret Canyon. Price per map is two dollars, plus five cents for mail delivery.
Morris Manha of Yerington accidentally shot himself in the breast while huoting with a rifle on the bank of the Walker River near Fallon. The body was found days after death and shipped to Yerington for interment.
Judge Frank P. Langan awarded Esmeralda County a $3896.03 judgment as a preferred claim against the Receiver of the State Bank and Trust Company in a decisive court ruling.
District Judge John 8. Orr of Washoe County will resign from the bench on January 1 to return to private practice. He cites too confining work and failing health as the reasons for retirement.
The Panama-Pacific Exposition will showcase a gigantic model of the Panama Canal in a weather proof glass roofed building. The concession costs about 250000 dollars and is awarded to Lewis E. Moyers of Chicago, a noted engineer.
Postmaster Broy reviews parcel post stamps schemes and installation plans set for New Year. Maps show a zone system covering all sections of America with rates by weight and zone. Chicago lies in Zone 7. rates vary by pounds with a 5 cent minimum and up to 1.82 dollars for 11 pounds to Zone 8.
Reno discusses who will replace Judge John Orr of the Second Judicial District who says he will resign January 1. Cole Harwood, partner of Senator Massey, and Reno figures Ayers and Green seek appointment. George Bartlett’s supporters urge Governor to name him for nonpartisan judiciary pledge.
A concise observation notes that regardless of a woman's appearance she seizes chances to alter certain boundaries or expectations, reflecting on attitude toward self presentation and social norms.
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