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Newspaper
Eureka Sentinel
Location
Eureka, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1904
Page
3
Eureka Sentinel reports on residents traveling to Elko and San Francisco for business and family visits, creekside and county news, and local courtship events. It notes weather with snow, wind, and a rising barometer, plus community notices including a Masonic meeting, a wedding invitation, and railway personnel changes in Eureka.
The marriage of George C. Englert and Juliana Simonson occurred at the bride’s Elko home on February 7, officiated by Justice Morgan. The groom, once from Eureka, is a prominent Elko businessman. the couple plans California honeymoon and Elko as their future home. Also noted are latest metal prices: Silver 56 cents oz, Lead 4.50 oz, Copper 0.18 oz at Salt Lake City.
The county commissioners discussed small and large reimbursements from the February 1 meeting. Ebert received 1 for bringing M Gomes from Beowane to Eureka for sanity exam. Gomes was declared sane and sent to the Insane Asylum. Ebert was paid 80.80 for the Reno trip, matching statewide rates for transporting insane individuals. Sheriff Burdick claimed 89.80 for transporting Mrs Dolan to Reno, with the county covering her care as a ward at the Nevada Hospital for Mental Diseases in Reno.
A Tonopah smallpox outbreak prompts swift response after a period of calm. Reports say a dozen or more new cases emerged Friday and Saturday, with a prominent citizen and family affected. Two men were moved from a saloon to the post house, another from a lodging house. Precautions rise as residents seek disinfectants and fear spreads. A Eureka letter cites eleven defined Tonopah cases.
The Salt Lake Tribune reports Rocco-Homestake mines at Hamilton White Pine County Nevada show extensive development with about 6000 tons of high grade ore. A new shaft under Bert L Smith reaches 160 feet and will reach the main workings. Prof Kibball notes a land created during dividend suspension supports monthly bread money.
John Pardy, Eureka agent for Atlas Fire Insurance, received a letter from Frank J. Devlin, Pacific Coast manager, noting Atlas losses in the Baltimore conflagration will reach about 250000 dollars and that the home office instructed promptly arrange settlement, draw at sight.
The Knights of Pythias Beatific Lodges host an anniversary ball this Friday at Eureka Opera House. The venue is dressed for a festive night with decorations completed by the arrangements committee. Bon-bons will be provided at the door and Sentinel readers receive complimentary tickets.
Beowawe reports a new smallpox case. County Physician Barnett investigated, found a man named Brown with a mild, well defined case and quarantined him. Also notes Senator Hanna’s serious relapse in Washington on February 11.
The Western Pacific Railway mortgage of 50 million dollars is filed in Eureka, signaling anticipated Eureka County interest. The bond issue maps a line from Salt Lake City to San Francisco via Oakland and Sacramento, with Eureka likely on the proposed route through Diamond Valley and Devil's Gate. Local officials and residents await promoter moves with anxiety and interest.
Charles Geraty a four year old son of Mr and Mrs Eugene Geraty died February 9 1904 at Prospect Eureka County after a three week scarlet fever illness. Funeral held at Diamond mine residence with burial in Eureka Catholic cemetery. noted as first fatal case in area as epidemic afflicted many children and led to Eureka school closure and partial Diamond district impact.
The Lamp family expresses heartfelt thanks to friends for kindness and sympathy during the illness and death of their daughter and niece Anna Christina Laird and for the many tributes to her memory. Also notes ore shipments over the Eureka and Palisade Railroad for the week ending February 12 1904 with details of pounds shipped from Eureka Mine.
The Reno District Court opened February 5 with Attorney Frank Norcross announcing Judge Thomas Wren s death and paying tribute. Judge Curler spoke on Wren s life and death. Court adjourned until Monday. Funeral services were held in Reno under Masonic auspices with ministers and multiple Masonic orders represented. Pallbearers included members from Knights Templar Blue Lodge and Scottish Rite.
Rescue Hose Company No. 1 of Eureka adopted memorial resolutions on February 1 2004 for Fred W. Lewis a faithful member. The resolutions praise his kindness energy and ready help in distress and express sympathy to his family while noting publication in the Eureka Sentinel.
The funeral for Anna Christing Laird, daughter of William Laird, was held at Eureka Episcopal Church with John Pardy officiating. Pallbearers were three classmates and three Eureka High School boys. services included class resolutions and mourning draped desk in the Grammar Department.
Tonopah Bonanza claimed Judge Peter Breen sought the Supreme Court seat. Breen stated the report is baseless and an invention of a crank, affirming his commitment to his Third Judicial District duties through the end of his term.
Postmaster Broy reports Washington raised Burcks postoffice rent from six to ten dollars monthly. Trustees of the Masonic and Odd Fellows building refused to grant a rent reduction, leaving the post office’s future quarters in question as removal options are considered.
Ed Altwegg commenced suit in the District Court in Eareks against the United States Mining and Smelting Company at Alpha for 508 dollars for labor performed.
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