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Newspaper
Eureka Sentinel
Location
Eureka, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1903
Page
3
Eureka items report travelers and visitors from Palisade Alpha and Carson. illnesses and recoveries. council and lodge meetings. ore shipments. weather with fresh snow. local accidents. court moves. scarlet fever cases. a school kiss incident cited from Sacramento Bee as a naughty tableau. Includes mining, mining firm officials, and regional transport notes.
Barsks county legislators in Carson consider a plan to re allocate the Third Judicial District salary. Eureke Nye and Lander counties shown with figures and Nye urged to pay its fair share. A bill calls for posting poll tax payers and public accounting of grand and trial court expenses and attorney and witness fees.
Section 1 defines misdemeanor for paying or offering money to an elector to influence votes in any state election. Penalties include fines from 250 to 500 dollars and jail from 125 to 250 days, or both. The text notes enforcement and conviction terms, reflecting punitive measures for election influence.
C H Daborg on a tour of Nye county wintering sheep, met in Eureka by his foreman who confirms last week’s Sand Springs sheep loss due to heavy snow and cold. The Barcke Brass Band plans a Masquerade with gold watch and fine clock prizes for best sustained characters. George Purdy of Currant Creek returns after years away. he aims to lease or sell Nye county ranch. Oscar J Smith of Barbera to stay in Reno area until spring. husband to join in ~three weeks. J H Jury injured at Eureka Con mine while working the 900 foot level as loose ground gave way.
A regular Sunday service continues while during Lent additional devotions are scheduled each Wednesday at 7 o'clock. Friday evenings feature The Way of the Cross followed by Benediction of the Most Holy Sacrament, inviting parishioners to participate in the Lenten observances.
James H. Williams died February 21 after inflammatory rheumatism, heart failure the immediate cause. Born in Cornwall England 1870 he moved to Ruby Hill with family 27 years ago and worked in mines. He was a devoted husband and father, member of I O O F and A 0 U W with $2000 life insurance. services held at Eureka Lodge hall and cemetery with community mourning. He leaves a widow, a son, parents, and siblings.
George R Dobbs, born 1836 in England, died February 19 1903 in Carson Nevada after a long Nevada residence. He mined in Eureka County before a 1872 mine accident left him crippled. He served as watch man at Carson Central school for 12 years and leaves a wife a daughter Mia Cook of Ogden two sons George in Carson City and another in England. Funeral held under Carson Lodge I C C F. Regular correspondence notes local social items and events in Alpha Pine Valley Carlin Reno and Elko.
The note expresses gratitude for kind sympathy and help in our recent sow s and injuries. It mentions J H Wittass, Mr and Mrs Jas Wittens and Fanny, and includes an insurance pitch for New York Life Insurance Company with agent B L Saurru.
From Carson City February 24 reports a dazzling inaugural ball at the Opera House. Nevada seals, electric lights, and color schemes lit a crowded scene where Governor Sparks and guests greeted by reception committee. Grand march and supper on stage, gowns and decorations praised, dancing until 3 am.
The piece reports on medical advice about preventing smallpox and skin redness, noting sterilization of infant milk and avoiding light exposure. It also cites Lovelock Tribune agricultural notes on land being cultivated, wheat and alfalfa crops, and local beef and rabbit metal for sale.
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