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Newspaper
Eureka Sentinel
Location
Eureka, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1914
Page
3
Eureka headlines report visits and travel by residents and guests, a Board of County Commissioners meeting, improving judge health, new dental prices, mine carload shipments, stockholder notices, local social events, and regional travel to Battle Mountain. Ash Wednesday and Lenten holidays linked with February observations noted.
Judge Moran in Washoe County district court upheld a new Nevada divorce law requiring one year of residence for publication of summons. The ruling allows exceptions only if both parties reside in the state. Counsel plans to seek a writ of mandate at the Supreme Court after a final determination. Mining location blanks for sale at the Gewriwen office.
In Eureka Nevada two marriage entries appear dated February 4 1014 for the wife of Tasdore Sara and February 25 1014 for the wife of William Liofbourrow with mentions of a daughter.
Last night the Red Rosette Dramatic Company directed by Mrs. Lapsley W Hope presented Papa's Bulldog and The Iron Hand at Eureka Opera House to a large audience. The cast delivered strong performances with favorable remarks on the four act comedy drama and the farce. Musical specialties included solos by Stella Genali and Raymond Swick and a children’s song by Willis Skillman and Annie Pratt. the Brossemer quartet provided opening music and dance accompaniment. Most attendees stayed until about 1 o'clock, expressing enjoyment of the program.
BE. E. Winfrey Deputy Superintendent for the fourth supervision district of Nevada says he will seek the Democratic nomination for State Superintendent of Public Instruction in the September primaries. He cites 29 years teaching and prior roles as a principal in Winnemucca Reno Sparks Europe as the basis for his candidacy and states he intends no controversy as he informs the party.
The Tonopah Bonanza reports the Belmont mine lowered a mule named Maude to the 1200 level to haul ore. Engineers miscalculated clearance, Maude fought free, and two men escaped as she was lowered upright with a donkey engine and tackle. Maude becomes the first mule to work underground in Tonopah or Goldfield.
Ed Malley the Nye County sheriff has left Tonopah to pursue cattle rustlers believed to be rendezvousing in the southern part of the county. A separate note says Storey County officials declare the chief of police and fire chief positions vacant, effective February 28.
Dr William F Burnett died in El Paso Texas at 2 10 am while traveling for his health. He was 49 years 3 months and 20 days old and left a wife Mrs W F Burnett. He served as Eureka County Physician from 1902 for nine years and later moved to California. Interment will be in Santa Rosa California. flag at half mast was placed by Nob Hill Fire Company as a mark of respect.
School honor roll and attendance figures list students who were neither absent nor tardy for February 13 and meet grade-specific score thresholds. Names include Angelina Almoni Milfredt De Santels Eddie Evans Ethel Kautz Joy Leafbourrow Johnnie Pratt Orrill Fletcher Thelma Romana and others across Second Third Fifth Seventh and Eighth Grades with teachers noted.
A Manhattan man with neuralgia was advised to use a hot water bottle in bed. He later quipped that his condition improved only if he never again drank a gallon of hot water from a rubber bag.
The Ely Expositor reports freight crews halted as deep snow and poor roads slow ore movement from Hamilton to Eureka for Salt Lake smelter shipments. Despite hardships, six carloads were moved recently, with 400 sacks staged for loading and substantial ore in sight at the mine.
Denver Feb 21 Mrs Anna M Noble a sex hygiene lecturer aims to teach high school girls the art of home making combined with parenthood and sexuality education. She emphasizes budgets, costs of maintaining a home on a $100 salary, and the balance of schooling, duties, and personal restraint to form proper standards.
Carson Valley swine vaccinated against hog cholera as outbreaks appear across farms. Matthew Kyle rumored candidate for State Surveyor General. Nevada Cattle Association denies politics in fall activities. Pacific Reclamation Company pays taxes in Elko County. Lovelock hires a small modern hotel near the depot. Dr. G U Hall indicted for manslaughter in Humboldt County with $2500 bail. Humboldt grand jury urges saloon closures in restricted districts. Tonopah man Suich sues substitute he sent to fight in Balkan war after paying $150. Western Nevada earthquakes near Reno. Manhattan Post reports a 20 pound lump of limburger cheese caused a post office fuss. Angelo Corzo commits suicide in Winnemucca jail. from Albia, Iowa, en route to Tonopah. Automobile license notices worry Secretary of State. 109 new licenses in Tonopah area. Tonopah Bonanza notes Miners Union plans cooperative supply house with $20,000 capital. stock at $10 per share. $7,500 hospital sale proceeds to working capital.
In lectures the speaker warns girls against frivolous amusements and unchaperoned life on the Great White Way. He notes the aim is to mold them into mothers of well behaved children and contributors to an ideal community.
Deputy State Mine Inspector J. W. Gaughan returned from Bullion, inspecting Nevada Bunker Hill and Bullion Nevada properties. He found most conditions good, but urged timbering improvements, a fire door, and an extra exit to safeguard workers. He praised Bullion as a promising mining camp and lauded two tunnels as first class. Nevada Bunker Hill Mining, led by Manager Davia, canceled the Kerr & Peterson lease to protect the company's interests.
Colonel Goethals arrived in Washington to brief President Wilson on canal affairs and projected opening on July 1, 1914. He warned minor slides could occur at full Culebra navigational level but the canal would remain open and defended, countering claims of inadequate protection.
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