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Newspaper

Eureka Sentinel

Location

Eureka, Nevada, United States of America

Date

Feb 28, 1920

Page

4

Local Brevities From Eureka Nevada Notes and Visits

Mins Rose Curto returned Friday from a several weeks visit in Reno. Attorney P Carville of Elko was in Eureka on business. Judge Peter Breen came back Friday from Avastin where he attended a session of the Lander district court. Minn Fierence Morrison returned Wednesday from a visit with her sister Mrs James Griffin of Carlin Nevada. F A Delany contractor building the new depot in Eurepe left today for Palisade on business and will return Monday. P M Shelby mining engineer from San Francisco arrived on Friday's train for several days in the Eureka district inspecting properties. J S Bagg, formerly of Eureka, is reported ill with influenza and pneumonia in Mill Valley California. Due to many children with colds there will be no Sunday School at the Presbyterian Church tomorrow. Readers are asked to note Mrs A Frosts One Price Store and Schneid er Drug Store advertisements in this issue of the Sentinel. Mr and Mrs John Cockrill of Garden Valley return from California to Eureka by Friday's train. EB R Berg returned Friday from a two week trip to Reno and San Francisco. The Ruby Hill spur railroad track rain and station are in Eureka this week with lines installed by Ruby Hill Development Company. The old freight depot is torn down and the site readied for the new combined depot. J B Biale and daughter Miss Clotilde returned Monday from California. Clotilde has a diploma in stenography and typing from Oakland Polytechnical Business College. Awitio Jayo, sick with pneumonia last week, is improving. his parents Mr and Mrs Thomas Jayo came from Elko to be by his bedside and will stay until he recovers.

Mins Rose Curto Reno P. Carville Elko Eureka Peter Breen Avastin Lander District Court Minn Fierence Morrison James Griffin Carlin Nevada F. A. Delany Eurepe Palisade Hoe P. M. Shelby San Francisco Priday Bagg Mill Valley California Presbyterian Church A. Frost One Price Schneider Drug Store Tssue Sentinel John Cockrill Garden Valley EB. R. Berg Ruby Hill Eureke Ruby Hill Development Company J. B. Biale Miss Clotilde The Polytechic Business College Oakland Awitio Jayo Mra. Thoma Jayo Hureks

Shaft work at Holly Extension Mine advances in 18 feet reach

Work by the Holly Extension Mining Company focuses on the Belle of the West and the Nevada No. 7 claims with 18 feet gained on Belle of the West. The No. 2 shaft on Nevada No. 3 is being sunk and crosscuts will reach the Williamsburg ledge at about 70 feet. A gasoline hoist and machinery are on hand for development as F H Bird, vice president and acting secretary, travels from Elko to Eureka to advance the project.

Holly-Extension Mining Company Beline Nevada No. 7 Nevada No. #3 Belng Williamsburg F. H. Bird Eureka Elko

Local Railway Buys Consolidation Locomotive

Sexton, general manager of the Bureka Nevada Railway, told Eureka residents last month he purchased a new consolidation locomotive from H. K. Furler Gempano st Piisbare:tor de leary in early April and two additional locomotives from the United States government. He says this will provide light locomotives for the fleet and that the power may not be enough to cover business in the latter part of the year.

Sexton Bureka-Nevada Railway Eureka Moodey H. K. Furler Gempano Piisbare Tor Deleary United States Bextom

Work's Biggest Silver Boom Coming in the Near Future

The piece argues that silver stocks have suffered from prior demonetization and poor banking support, but a coming boom is expected as demand outruns supply. Banks and engineers are quietly funding new properties, awaiting potential legislation to remove the Excess Profit Tax and boost investment in silver mining.

Schoolteacher held for arson in Washoe County

Misa Maude Clifford, a Beulah schoolteacher, is charged with arson after flames destroyed the Beulah schoolhouse and a nearby house and barn. D. E. Hill, ranchman and Beulah State Assembly member, says the blaze followed days of despondency and an earlier warning to Hill’s children. A warrant was issued, with officials noting possible motive related to personal finances.

Reno Journal Washoe County Misa Maude Clifford Beulah D.E. Hill State Assembly Summerfield Miss Clifford Hill Misa Clifford Ade

Mountain Lion Shows No Fear Of Intruder

Report from Eureka area describes Phil Paroni encountering a sleeping mountain lion near Secret Canyon. The animal woke, grunted, and silently moved away without aggression, leaving large tracks in the snow. Paroni had only a light stick, observed the lion’s calm exit over a half mile.

Phil Paroni Eureka Mr. Paroni Geddes & Bertrand Secret Canyon

SQUIRREL POISON CAN NOW PROCURED

Farmers and others troubled by squirrels may order poison grain from the State Rabies Commission Bureau of Biological Survey Reno. Requisition blanks are required, with grain shipped in 10 and 50 pound bags at five cents per pound plus express charges.

State Tt Te

Surface ores show rich assays from old Standard mine

Assays run high up to 50 dollars and more in gold silver and lead from ore taken on the Standard lease at Holly Extension. H Miller owner plans a hoist and machinery for development though sinking location undecided. The 300 foot Standard shaft has seen past surface work by Hooper Wittenberg Horner and others.

Holly Extension H. Miller W. J. Hooper County Asseetor Hooper Frank Wittenberg Mike Horner

Tom Robinson Visits Eureka Mining District

Thomas Robinson, ex-president of the San Francisco Stock Exchange and former Eureka resident, arrived last night for about a week of mining district inspection. He ranks among the Wests leading miners and praises Eureka for mining prospects. He notes Pacific Coast interest and expects mining prosperity with attention focused on Eureka.

Thomas Robinson San Francisco Stock Exchange Eureka Eureka-Holly Eureka 14 Pacific Coast

Nevada Trust Company Receivership Payouts Planned

The Nevada Trust Company, placed in receivership after an eight year run, will distribute less than five cents per dollar to stockholders and creditors as liabilities total about 40 to 50 dollars and assets range 4600 to 5000 dollars. Attorneys and the receiver will take a portion, with final settlement expected in two to three months in Reno Gazette.

Nevada Loan and ‘Trust Company Thomas Gibson Assis Reno Gazette

Yeu 11s and Delco Light Ad Offered by Talley Dealer

H A Talley dealer advertises Yeu 11s and Delco Light in Kiko Nevada with P O Box 46. The brief notice promotes product availability and directs readers to contact the box address for purchase.

Yeu 11 Delco-Light H. A. Talley Dealer P. O Kiko Nevade Adve

Nevada posses capture bandits in Cherry Creek murders

White Pine County and Eiko posses, aided by state police, cornered two men after a three day manhunt for the double murder of Constable A. L. Bt. Clair and Deputy Requa and the Deeth commissary robbery. One suspect surrendered, the other surrendered later after being found in a freight car. A $2600 reward was offered by Union Land and Cattle Company, with state reward later declined. Funeral services held for St Clair. Requa died from wounds.

Eiko White Pine A. L. Bt. Clair Sharif George Requa Cherry Creek White Pine County Antos Land and Cattle Co Deeth Kiko County East Bly Joe Bell Bell Tn Ao Leon W. Frin Toe Bell St. Clair Requa Fristoe Carson Carson City Jim Russell Union Land and Cattle Company Russell Reno Boyle Odd Fellows

Ely Daily Paper to Appear Next Month

A new Democratic daily newspaper for Ely is expected to debut early next month with Sunday issues omitted. Backers include Senator Pittman and his brother Vail Pittman will oversee publication. Ray Baker may fund the project to enter politics, per Reno Gazette story.

Ely Intest Pittman Vail Pittman Ray Baker Patty Reno Gatotte

Saintly masquerade and fortune in down grade hints

A collection of aphorisms and proverbs on prudence ambition romance and resilience. It riffs on self reliance wealth via effort and the power of wit with maxims about not inviting trouble and the peril of idle plans. The tone resembles a period杂materiel instructive verse.

Start Work to Increase Railroad Water Supply

Six men began work last Tuesday on a spring 25 miles from Eureka on the Garden Pass to boost the Eureka Novads Railway water supply. Water from the spring near the track feeds gravity tanks and has been inadequate. with daily schedules coming, work aims to substantially increase supply and reduce costs for water at tanks and pumps.

Tyron Eureka Garden Pass Eureka-Novads Railway J. B. Sexton Gener Rai Sexton

Nevada State News Tidings From Elko and Bingham City

Howard Lee Taylor previously based in Elko was killed during a attempted robbery in Bingham City Utah while fleeing aboard a Western Pacific train. He left his brother 20000 more by will than his wife. William T O Neil stockman of Big County died in Oakland leaving 120000 in estate and distributing sums to relatives and nephews.

Nevada State News Howard Lee Taylor Elko Bingham City Utah Taylor Western Pacific Wendover William T. O'Neil Biko County Oakland O'Neil James P. O'Neil Variou Nieeor

Sciskhors Slipped On Paris Gown Report

Madame Frances, a leading American modiste, arrives in New York aboard the steamship Adn athe and criticizes Paris fashion. She notes gowns lack waistlines, with a low cut front and back and an open V shape from shoulder to waist. The afternoon dress shortens at the bottom and sleeves are mid between elbow and shoulder.

Madame Frances New York Paris

Information Wanted and Cadillac for Sale in Nevada Classifieds

Classified ad seeks whereabouts of Mia, 8. T. Potter, Maggie Brown, Willie Brown, Jimmie Brown and J C Brown family in Eureka Nevada. Contact Jamon Murray Eureka Nevada. Cadillac car for sale first closed cotedition This is a good buy inquire Sentinel office Patti

Mia T. Potter Maggie Brown Willie Brown Jimmie Brown J.C. Brown Eureka Nevada Jamon Murray Eureta Cadilac Sentinel Paitt

For Sale Slag Dump with Partly Smelted Ore in Nevada

An old slag dump containing a large tonnage of partly smelted ore and flue dust is offered for sale. The material may be worked by flotation or cyanide processes at a profit. Interested parties may apply for particulars to P. O. Box 84, Bureka, Nevada.

P. O. Box Bureka Nevada

Wanted silver or silver lead mine for profitable operation

An advertisement seeks a silver or silver lead mine with on site development and past production. The property must be operable profitably with proper equipment and financing. Response should be addressed to F. Box 404 Santa Monica Car Aporn ta.

Santa Monica Carapornta

Fragmented Ore Sample Envelopes Relate to Milling Yard

Readable fragments indicate ore sample envelopes connected to a milling yard. Names, places, or dates are not clearly legible. The item appears to be an archival note or catalog fragment with limited contextual details.

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