Barbera Sentinel Local Brevities Highlights
Eureka residents and visitors are noted in this February 8 1917 local brief. J C Tyler opens a confectionery on Main street while attorney C A Cantwell arrives from Elko for legal matters. Several residents move, return, or travel for mining business and health matters. Mining and stock interests appear with Isle groups and local shipments mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.C. Tyler
Main Street
C. A. Cantwell
Elko
T. A. Bordick
Eureka
South Monroe Street
Charles Hjll
Silverado
Married in Newark Valley in Nevada Wedding
Miss Bonniebell Virginia Smith, of Newark Valley, wed Richard William Hooper of Eureka on February 1 at the bride’s parents home in Strawberry Nevada. Rev. Ernest H. Price officiated with Myrtle Smith as bridesmaid and Will J. Swick as best man. The ceremony featured pink and white décor and a floral bell centerpiece.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bonniebell Virginia Smith
William H. Smith
Newark Valley
Richard William Hooper
William J. Hooper
Eureka
Strawberry
Nevada
Ernest H. Price
St. James’ Episcopal Church
Myrtle Smith
Ruby Hill
Lobster Club
Nostrosa Orchestra
Eureka Opera House
Will Swick
Mr. Price
W. J. Hooper
Will Flavin
Smith
Misa Myrtle Smith
Protective Range Association Meets in Eureka
The Protective Range Association gathered at Eureka Court House last Saturday with fair attendance to decide on a bill for the State Legislature amending the law that bans sheep grazing within one mile of a ranch house. After discussion the group chose not to pursue extending the limit now, citing constitutionality concerns. next meeting on March 3, 1917 will set plans for rancher relief with all members urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Protective Range Association
Court House
Eureka
New Quarter Dollar Among the Most Artistic Silver Coins
The Sentinel credits F. C. Martin of San Francisco for a newly circulated quarter dollar praised as the most artistic silver piece yet issued. The design features Liberty with an olive branch and shield on the obverse, 1917 beneath, and In God We Trust split around the figure, while the eagle on the reverse carries Pluribus Unum above it and standard UNITED STATES OF AMERICA wording. The coin maintains the same size and milled edge as the old quarter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sentinel
F.C. Martin
San Francisco
Liberty
United States of America
Free Government Seeds for Free Distribution This Spring
Senators Newlands and Pittman announce a supply of government seeds to be distributed free of charge this spring. The assortment includes several varieties of vegetables and flowers. Requests must be written and sent to Senators Newlands or Pittman in Washington, D C.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Sentinel
Newlands and
Pittman
Newlands
Washington, D. C
Fuel relief arrives as coal distributed to locals
A carload of coal delivered to Eureka by the railway company arrived Monday and was spread in small lots during the week with a 500 pound per person limit. Woodcutting has resumed in nearby districts and hauling teams are ready, easing the region’s fuel shortage caused by severe cold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eureka
Delinquent tax sale action at Eureka County courthouse
Treasurer McCharies conducted a public sale of 17 properties with delinquent taxes. 5 sold to bidders and 12 taken by Eureka County. Buyers paid total amounts including taxes penalties and costs, with six months to redeem and 3 percent monthly penalty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. McCharies
Frank Negri
B.C. Boeton
James Allea
Geo. F. Fox
Eureka County
Henry Berry
Buckhorn
Matt Bertrand
Cudahy Packing Co
Dixon— Central Consolidated
Thomas Dixon
Geo. J. Fox
Antonio Felice
L. A. Giley
Lone Tree Banc
Harritoson
Buskhorn
K. F. Raine
Livestock Poultry Trapait Co
Chicago
Fureks
John T. Long
Bureke
Charles Mitchell
Riko
SER
NWX
Norer Racing
Eureke County
Peter Otie
Maryetta Smith
Nwig
Kareke County
TL & Smith
Juan W. Brnset
Bureks County
Moving Pictures at Opera House Sunday
The regular Sunday moving picture program at the Opera House offers showings at 3 p.m. and 7 30 p.m. tomorrow featuring Mr. Jar and the Lady Reformer, Bronco Billy's Brother, The Professor's Painless Cure, The Victor, and extra reel The Victor not completed Friday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opera House
Mr. Jar
Lady Reformer
Bronco Billy
Professor
What a Kilowatt Is
Kilowatt is the common electric term for usage. It equals about 11 3 horsepower and is tied to meter rates averaging about 10 cents per kilowatt hour.
Death of T. B. Bruffey Pioneer Blacksmith
The funeral for Theo B Bruffey was held at Keyser parlors with Rev Swander officiating. Interment followed in the city cemetery. Bruffey, 77, a pioneer who moved through several towns after coming to the state in 1863, died Sunday afternoon after hospital care. he leaves three children and was buried beside his late wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elko Free Press
Theo. B. Bruffey
Keyser
Swander
Palisade
Carli
Virginia
Pine Valley
J. A. Gilbert
Mineral Hill
Theodore Allen Bruffey
Death of former Eureka resident Jonathan Walker
Jonathan Walker 75 pioneer resident of Eureka County died at his Sparks home. Born in England in 1842 he came to the United States after the Civil War, settled in Grass Valley California, then Eureka Nevada in 1870 to mine and stock raise. He married Mary Cameron in 1880 and lived in Mineral Hill Palisade before moving to Sparks eight years ago. He is survived by his widow two daughters and three sons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reno Gazette
Jonathan Walker
Sparks
England
Grass Valley
California
Eureka
Nevada
Mary Cameron
Mineral Hill
Palisade
Eureka County
Walker
Mary Walker
C. H. McBride
Lloyd Wales
Charles Walker
Chris and
Joseph Walker
Death of John Pierce Kennedy Closes Mineral Hill Era
John Pierce Kennedy died January 31 in Elko Nevada aged 88. Born October 7 1832 in Boston Mass he lived in Mineral Hill for 35 years with his wife before moving to Pine Valley to stay with his niece Mrs W B Yates after his wife Auntie Ken died in 1915. Survivors include Mrs W S Yates Pine Valley C J McBride Sparks Nevada and Marie and William Kennedy Boston Mass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Pierce Kennedy
Mineral Hill
Elko
Nevada
Boston Mass
W. 8. Yates
Pine Valley
Ken
Ground Hog Day Weather Signals Six More Weeks of Winter
February 2 Ground Hog Day sees Mr Ground Hog emerge to a bright sky as Old Sol casts a shadow. The shadow signals six more weeks of cold weather, prompting readers to watch for continued winter conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ground Hog
Old Sol
Woman Severely Burned in Gasoline Explosion
Mrs. T. J. Monks sustained severe burns when gasoline ignited while she cleaned garments. The blast occurred last week and she was quickly rushed to the hospital at Elko for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. J. Monks
Elko
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Barbera Sentinel
Stella Gianoli
Lamoille Valley
Elko County
Albert Laird
A. Moore
Margaret Pietro
Tonkin
Marian
Tina Damele
J. M. Requa
Olney Leighton
Wyoming
Julius Minoletti
Joseph Minoletti
Italian Creek
Leandro Oroz
Manuel Olave
A. T. Taylor
J. B. Rebaleati
Reno
Rebsleau
Harry Faull
Phil Martin
Jackson
Salt Lake
A. E. Kimball
Eureka Land & Stock Company
Isadore Sara
Roberts Creek
Kimball
Joseph Birch
Duckwater
Fred Lundgreen
Bernard Damele
Mia
Pietrina Damele
Rochester
Minnesota
Damele
Mayo Bros.’ Hospital
Mr. Damele
Offlow
Richard Hooper
Bonsie Smith
Eureka County Hospital
Abram Laird
T. A. Burdick
Eslance Reverta
T. 8
Bruffey
Eurekan
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