Masquerade Ball Draws Eureka Crowd at Ion Hall
A Fraser City masquerade ball held at Ion Hall Friday night drew Eureka attendees despite Christmas dorm and bad roads. Revelers showcased original costumes, with Balt Lake outfits, and a $15 prize awarded by Fire Company for best sustained character or group. Judges Merrill Fletcher, Angelo Florio, and John Eccles announced winners including Pharaoh's Daughter Miss Anna Sumner, Moses Miss Roberta Mor Aldo, and Tower of Jewels Tom Kelley, with music by Mrs. J. A. Rattazzi and Ray Swick.
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Fre
Merrill Fletcher
Angelo Florio
John Eccles
Anna L. Famner
Tom Kelley
Tower of Jewels
Pharaoh
Moses
Peter Mortaldo
Mrn
J. A. Rattazzi
Ray Swick
Willis Skillman
Burglars Plead Guilty in District Court
In Palisade on December 14 Elmer B May Raymond H Scott and Verne pled guilty to first degree burglary before Judge Breen in District Court. Breen set Tuesday at 11 a m as date for the prisoners to appear for further proceedings.
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District Court
Judge Breen
Elmer B. May
Raymond H. Scott
Verne
Palisade
Mach
Fistes Breen
Archdeacon J B Elko To Lead Episcopal Services In Eu
Archdeacon J B Elko will lead the Episcopal Church services in Eu on Wednesday evening January 8 at 7 o'clock. All are cordially invited to attend these services.
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Manes
Elko
Eureka County Chamber of Commerce Update and Mining News
At a special meeting of the Eureka County Chamber of Commerce directors on December 29, discussion covered mail service gaps. The group urged Post Office Department action and Washington representatives to restore service to at least six weekly trips, by air or Star routes, noting Eureka serves about 1000 patrons via four Star routes. Mining notes report advancement at the Holly mine with drift progress and potential intersection with east-west ore zones, plus continued high grade ore from the South stope and slow Bullwhacker development due to hard ground. Shipped ore to smelters will resume when roads permit. The Eureka-Nevada Mining Co. announces a bond issue of 30,000 in eight percent gold bonds convertible to stock at $1 per share, to fund further development adjoining Eurekas-Croesus and Uncle Sam properties, per president W. J. Robinson of Salt Lake City.
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Eureka Holly of Directors
Burska
Holly
Ite
W. J. Robinson
Salt Laks City
Eureks-Croesus
Uncle Sam
Christmas in Eureka Public School Christmas Cheer
Christmas in Eureka brought joy to local children through public trees and school programs. Episcopal and Cuepelle Sunday Schools held festive events while Presbyterian School gave gifts to all members. Stormy conditions kept visitors away and a quiet holiday week fostered home reunions and recreation.
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Eureka
Episcopal
Cuepelle
Presbyterian School
Bureks
Santa Claus
Dr Morrison Recovering From Blood Poisoning
Dr S K Morrison, of Colfax, improved after blood poisoning from an arm infection. An instrument scratch during an operation caused the infection. He was brought to Reno last night and underwent another operation. Medical staff report the spread checked and recovery hopeful but danger remains for a day or two.
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8. K. Morrison
Colfax
Gt. Mary's Hon Pats
Reno Gazette
Morrison
Reno
Catholic Church Mass and Sodality Meeting Notice
Mass will be held at the Catholic Church in Eureka tomorrow morning at 10 oclock. Sunday School and Sodality members are to receive at the mass. A meeting of the Young Ladies Sodality follows the last mass. W. B. Kennedy offers best wishes for a happy New Year.
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Eureka
Sodality
Young Ladies Sodality
Kennedy
Eureka Postmaster Appointed Acting Postmaster
Lucy A. Gates received a telegram from Congressman Arentz notifying her appointment as postmaster at Eureka. The public praises her past service and courtesy in the office, noting her diligence and popularity as a public official.
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Lucy A. Gates
Arentz
Washington
Eureka
Diamond Valley Notes Holiday Closure and Local Happenings
The Diamond district school closed for a two week Christmas vacation. Miss Stella Gianoli traveled to Eureka to spend the break. Jonnph Fiynn delivered wine turkeys to the Eureka market. Mr and Mrs Edgar Sadler hosted Christmas dinner with guests including Mrs M Bailey and others. Mrs Bailey plans an eightieth birthday reception January 2nd from 2 to 5. Ranchers began feeding cattle as snow covers feed. Edgar Lane Plummer of Mineral Hill visited relatives in California. Edgar Sadler and Tom Eccles were Eureka visitors during the week.
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Diamond
Stella Gianoli
Eureka
Jonnph Fiynn
Edgar Sadler
California
Tom Eccles
Nevadan Couple Heads to Venice California
Captain and Mrs Moorman long time residents of White Pine County plan to move to Venice California to make their home in the future. Friends across eastern Nevada express regret at their departure but wish them well. Mrs Moorman is the daughter of Mrs C H Hill of Eureka and the family once lived in Hamilton and Burk.
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Moorman
White Pine County
Jeff Tuesday
Venice
California
Nevada
Ely Record
Bank Notice: Open Jan 2 1922 Noon Only in Morning
Farmers and Merchants National Bank will be open Monday January 2 1922 from 10 a m to 12 o clock noon only J Travers Cashier.
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Farmers & Merchants National Bank
J. Travers
Birth Result for Spokane Couple in 1921
A daughter was born in Spokane Washington on December 15 1921 to the wife of W Harry Stowell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spokane
Washington
W. Harry Stowell
Frank Hale Taken to Frisco for Treatment
Frank Hale, called to Elko in mid November by his father’s death, suffered severe pneumonia and smallpox. The illness affected his eyes, necessitating travel to San Francisco for specialized care, accompanied by his mother Mrs C H Hale and sister Mrs A L McGrory. Sentinel subscription offered at five dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Hale
Elko
San Francisco
C. H. Male
Auer
A. L. McGrory
Christmas Wedding in Eureka Ends In Surprise Union
Mr. Dewey Ebert and Miss Stalls Gianell wed by Judge Peter Breen at his Nob Hill home on Saturday afternoon, December 24. The groom is a son of J. W. Bhart and grandson of Mrs. W. H. Sweeney of Eureka, with strong local ties. The bride, daughter of Lena Gianoli of San Francisco, has taught in Diamond Valley and elsewhere. They plan to reside in Eureka after the ceremony.
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Dewey Ebert
Stalls Gianell
Peter Breen
Nob Hill
A. H. Jobson
J. W. Bhart
Eureka County
Richfield
Mre
Amelia Pletcher
Bureke
Diamond Valley
Eureka
Ford car scores again on challenging cross country trip
The Carson Neirs report that L. A. Hunting arrived in Carsoln Monday evening after four days of auto travel from Eureka. Despite heavy snow and poor road conditions, Hunting and his Ford car pressed on, reaching Austin in better shape than expected.
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Carson Neirs
Carsoln
Mr. L. A. Hunting
Eureka
Elmer Rosevear Recovering After Portola Appendectomy
Notes from Winnemucca report Elmer Rosevear, operated on a week ago in Portola California for appendicitis, is now doing nicely with no complications feared. Mrs Rosevear and their son accompany him. Nash P Morgan leaves Frame Morgan Raffetto law firm to open offices in Reno Nevada at rooms 3 5 Washoe County Bank Building.
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Winnemucca
Silver State
Elmer Rosevear
Portola
California
Nash P. Morgan
Frame, Morgan & Raffetto
Washoe County Bank
Reno
Nevada
Cortez Couple Married on Christmas Eve in Silver State
Mila Rossi of Cortez and William Englewood of Cortez were married in a Christmas Eve ceremony conducted by Judge J Ruehle. Both are well known in Lander County and will reside in Cortez.
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Nemucea
Mila Rossi
Cortez
Lander County
William Englewood
J. Ruehle
Hot Creek woman endows Nevada scholarship fund
Mrs Sophie Williams of Hot Creek Nevada established a 1400 scholarship fund at the University of Nevada. Interest will be used for scholarship awards at commencements.
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Sophie &. Willams
Hot Creek
Nev
University of Nevada
No Wonder Dorothy On Father Buttoned Up Coat
A humorous exchange notes a father buttoning his coat high to hide a Christmas gift from his wife. Fallon shipped over 700 cars of hay last summer.
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Fallon
Eureka Uncle Sam Buys Hamburg Mine Deal Seals
Frank T. Torpey president of EurekatJs ch Sam Mining Company confirms purchase of the Old Hamburg property, uniting it with the Eureka Uncle Sam. The Hamburg, idle 27 years, adds high grade ore potential, with tunneling toward the Hamburg and plans for a 200 ton mill and surface facilities to support development and shipments to Utah smelters.
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Reno Journal
Frank T. Torpey
EurekatJsch Sam Mining Company
Hamburg
Mr. Torpey
Fur
Uncle Sam
Torpey
Eureka
Rosenshine
Utah
Prospect Mountain
Thia
New Year News From Eureka and Surrounding Areas
The 1922 New Year notes arrivals departures and travels include D P Malloy arriving by Wednesday's train and Mra M F Williams with daughter returning from California. Victor Venturino visits Newark Valley Eureka with his brother Eugene while Eureka Croesus team heads to Duckwater. Local turkey shooting tours occur at Richmond slag dumps and Miss Margaret Henderson faces her mother’s illness in Spokane. Teachers’ examinations in Bureks public school conclude with applicants Milas Allen Thelma Anderson Rosalie Davis Disle Hoop Katie Tambini and Miss Lewis Miss Wardell. Weather clears snow easing travel and exams.
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D. P. Malloy
Mise Marie Harris
Alpha District
Bureks
Mra
M. F. Williams
Marcos Legarra
California
Victor Venturino
Newark Valley
Eugene
Eureka
Ben
J. F. Repetto
Rea
Distinction
Eureka- Croesus
Prospect Mountain
Tony Romano
Richmond
Margaret Henderson
Spokane
Washington
Jett
Mildred Brown
Milas Allen
Thelma Anderson
Rosalie Davis
California Christmas storm claims six lives in Bay Area
A Christmas wind storm across California hit the San Francisco bay district, causing six deaths and about a dozen injuries. Property damage tops $100,000, while the Weather Bureau notes the rain would be worth millions to farmers after a prolonged drought.
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California
San Francisco Bay District
Weather Bureau
Mineral land declared. Southern Pacific loses title near Mt. Davidson
News from Virginia Chronicle reports Engineer W. T. Moran forwarding word that the 5. B. % and 8.% of the N. BE. % of Section 26 Town 17 North Range 20 East has been proclaimed mineral land. The title to the land, located west of Mt. Davidson, is cancelled from Southern Pacific Co. The ruling will interest local prospectors and mining men.
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W. T. Moran
Southern Pacific Co
Mt. Davidson
Virginia ‘Chronicle
Two Mail Planes Wrecked in Week With No Mail Loss
Two mail planes operating from Biko were wrecked recently. Pilot Scott forced a landing in the Ruby mountains and escaped injury as mail was transported by horse. A second plane, piloted by Boonstra near Currie, suffered engine trouble and burned, but no mail was lost since the craft was en route to Ely without cargo. The pilot remained unharmed.
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Biko
Scott
Ruby Mountains
Currie
Boonstra
Ely
Webb City Residents Remain Active Even If Not On Map
Local Ozark Spectator notes Webb City life thrives with engaged residents. Many citizens help neighbors and attend to communal needs despite being underappreciated by outsiders.
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Webb City
Ozark Spectator
Eureka Uncle Sam Venture Expands Ventilation Reach
The Eureka-Uncle Sam vessel is described as capable of both ventilation and ore exploration in the tunnel. President Torpey asserts the craft is well suited to continue this work and pursue further exploration, signaling ongoing project expansion and technical nuance.
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Eureka
Sam
Torpey
Records of Mining Deeds in Salford and Lyon Districts
Documents of record list various mining deeds and transfers in Salford mining district and Lyon mining district. Key parties include James BL Dwyer W J Ehert Pedro Orbea Eugenio Garcia John Creighton Spirit Ore Porphyry Gold Mines Co Teck Pot Jack Pot and Solomon mining claims with dates in December and consideration amounts noted.
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Salford
James BL. Dwyer
W. J. Ehert
Pedro Orbea
Agenio Garcia
Muncy
Ophir
Dee
John Creighton
Petre Ore
Eugenio Garcia
Porphyry Gold Mines Co
Lyon Mining District
Spirit Ore
Porphyry Gold Mines
Teck Pot
Jack Pot
Solomon
Lyon
Boulder Canyon Dam Plan Faces Immediate Start
Secretary of the Interior Fall declares no delay in starting Boulder Canyon project work, insisting strong statements are needed to ward the dam. He vows to use full power to accelerate action, rejecting any hesitation or qualification.
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Boulder Canyon
Secretary of the Interior
Must Face Charge Against Grove Hibler in Robbery Case
Grove Hibler a former Western Pacific employee who fled to Texas will be tried in Federal court in Winnemucca for robbery. He forfeited a $1.0 cash bond after leaving the state and being captured. The next session in this city will hear the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grove Hibler
Western Pacific
Winnémuccas
Hibler
Ball
Texas
Carson
Raid Winnemucca Baloons Prompts Four Arrests
Winnemucca officers raided three drink joints late Thursday evening. The Golden, the Smoke House, and the Gem were searched, leading to four men bound over for grand jury action and the seizure of liquor labeled as Jack.
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Winnemucca
Receiver Named for Menard Mauaic Co of Reno
Judge Bartlett appoints A. J. Megen as receiver for the Menard Mauaic Company of Reno after a suit by Nevada Transfer and Warehouse Co. Assets estimated at 22000 with liabilities of 15000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bartlett
A. J. Megen
Menard Mauaic Company
Reno
Nevada Transfer and Warehouse Company
Missing man located after Fourth of July disappearance
Herbert White, who vanished from his home near Elko on the Fourth of July, was found on a ranch near Lovelock. He had been believed dead in the Humboldt River. He offered no explanation for his disappearance.
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Herbert White
Elko
Lovelock
Humboldt River
Mrs Hynes Granted Life Pension After Mine Death
The Evade Kogenstreasmsurance Commission approved a life pension for Mrs. B D Hynes widow of a Elko Prince mine worker killed weeks ago. The pension totals $60 per month and ends if she remarries.
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Evade Kogenstreasmsurance Commission
B D. Hynes
Elko Prince Mine
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