Local Brevities From Eureka Highlights Various Travel and Weather Notes
Local notes from Eureka and surrounding areas mention visits from Ely and Duckwater residents, trips to Palisade and Elko, arrivals and departures by train, a fire casualty in Newark Valley, illness alerts in Sparks and Elko, and plans for agricultural work. Weather reports include snowfall, low temperatures, and rain across Nye County and Diamond Valley, with warnings on contagious diseases and a scarlet fever outbreak in Elko County.
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F. ImOberstes
Ely
Eureka
Joseph Tognoni
Duckgater
J. C. Tyler
Palisade
Elko
Pete Carletti
Frank Winzell
Daniele
Nat
Tognoni Sentenced In Nevada Robbery Case
District Court information filed against J J Tognoni for robbery. He pleaded guilty after arraignment. testimony showed Dennison identifying Tognoni as the robber who took about 740 dollars, with 6.60 recovered. Judge Breen called the crime atrocious and sentenced Tognoni to five to thirty years in the State Prison.
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N. P. Morgan
State of
Nevada
J.J. Tognoni
W. R. Reynolds
Mr. Tognoni
Dennison
Samuel Dennison
Tognoni
the Sentinel
G. M. Roberts
Breen
Installation of K of P Officers at Beatific Lodge No 7
District Deputy Grand Chancellor Will J. Swick installed officers Tuesday evening January 8. Offic ers included Chancellor Commander J. B. Venturino, Vice Chancellor Charles Priest, Master of Work W. H. Smith, Keeper of Record and Seal D. BE. Nostrosa, Master of Finance W. F. Zadow, Master of Ex chequer Edgar Eather, Outer Guard Will J. Swick.
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Beatific Lodge No. 7
Knights of Pythias
Will J. Swick
J. B. Venturino
Charles Priest
W. H. Smith
D. BE. Nostrosa
W. F. Zadow
Edgar Eather
Rabbit prices soar in San Francisco meatless Tuesday demand
Jack rabbits command up to 3.50 per dozen in San Francisco and the common cotton tail 4 per dozen amid rising demand on meatless Tuesdays. Wild rabbits previously sold about 1.75 to 2 per dozen, signaling a sharp price surge for game rabbits.
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San Francisco
Country Homes Spark Holiday Parties in Reno Nevada
The Sawrinex reports two regent parties at ranch homes nearby, with the Winzel and Cockrill home event on December 28 noted for festive lighting, Eureka music, and all-night dancing. Jack Ferguson hosted a memorable New Year’s Eve gathering in Monitor Valley, followed by a second night of dancing, a lavish supper, and cheerful turnout despite long travel.
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Sawrinex
Winzel
Cockrill
J. D
Nevada
Eureka
Jack Ferguson
Monitor Valley
Feguson
Elko
Ferguson
Former Eurekans' Manuel Olave acquires Silver State Hotel
Notes from Eureka report Manuel Olave, once co owner of the Zadow Hotel, bought the Silver State Hotel at Austin Nevada to establish it as the stockmen’s headquarters. A letter from H T Agnew in Profit Minn dated January 1 describes extreme cold and heavy snow since December, with 49 below zero temperatures and about a foot of new snow on New Year’s Eve.
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Manuel Olave
Eureka
Silver State
Austin
Nevada
the Sentinel
H. T. Agnew
Profit
Minn
Ethel McGarry
Women Eligible as Grand Jurors in Elko Case
Judge Mark R. Averill of Tonopah ruled in Elko County district court on November 30, 1917 that the grand jury is a legal body in every sense. He overruled the defendant’s claim that four women on the jury rendered it illegal.
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Mark R. Averill
Tonopah
Elko County
Grand’ Jury
Nevada highway board authority to lay out roads statewide
An Attorney General opinion to the State Department of Highways chief engineer asserts the Nevada Board of Highway Commissioners, created under chapter 275 of the 1918 laws, may lay out and improve roads in any county where the act has been adopted and may pledge the county’s credit for the expense. The opinion emphasizes the board’s right to act across counties within the act’s reach.
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State Department of Highways
Board of Highway Commissioners
Home From California Visitors Return to Duckwater
Mrs. J. C. Tognoni, Miss Elva Tognoni and Miss Gladys Bogantini have returned to their Duckwater home after spending several months in southern California.
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California
J. C. Tognoni
Elva Tognoni
Gladys Bogantini
Duckwater
McConnell Takes Over Mt Hope Hercules Mines Option
R A McConnell of Los Angeles assumed the option on the Hercules mines at Mt Hope from Ben Repetto Julius Minoletti and D Farovini. He will pay owners and holders of the senior option a royalty of one dollar per ton on all ore shipped and not less than 300 dollars monthly until 500000 dollars is paid. Development work has begun with a mill planned on the property. The ore is zinc sulphide with the tunnel cross cut entering the ore body about 75 feet and a northward drift 120 feet long. ore in the face improves as work goes on and water encountered in the cross cut tunnel bodes well for future development.
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R. A. McConnell
Los Angeles
Ben Repetto
Julius Minoletti
D. Farovini
Hercules Group of
Mt. Hope
Mr. McConnell
McConnell
Moving Pictures at Eureka Theatre This Week
On Sunday January 18 Ethel Clayton and Carlyle Blackwell star in The Madness of Helen a mystery drama. Friday January 18 Holbrook Blinn with Alma Hanlon Eleanor Woodruff and Johnnie Hines present The Weakness of Man a tale of love and moral struggle. A social dance follows the Friday show.
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Eureka Theatre
Ethel Clayton
Carlyle Blackwell
Helen
Holbrook Blinn
Alma Hanlon
Eleanor Woodruff
Johnnie Hines
New Year Calendars from Tonopah Treasures
The Sentinel reviews a 1918 calendar from the Wittenberg Warehouse and Transfer Co of Tonopah Nevada featuring an ocean storm scene titled The Approaching Storm. A quote reads Be ruled by time, the wisest counselor of all. A second 1918 calendar is noted from New Cash Store Duckwater Nevada with art showing a woman’s attire and fashionable footwear.
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the Sentinel
Wittenberg Warehouse and Transfer Company
Tonopah
Nevada
A. E. Birch
Duckwater
District Court Suit Over Mining Company Debt
W H Russell sues Eureka Croesus Mining Co in District Court for 3999.59, including about 2000 for supplies and other assigned accounts. Adjutant General Sullivan notes many registrants missing local draft reporting now seek questionnaires. deserters will be examined and sent to mobilization camps if fit.
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District Court
W. H. Russell
Eureka-Croesus _ Mining Company
Sullivan
War Department
High School Notes Recap From January Reopening and Honor Roll
The school reopened January 2 after vacation. Friday exercise discussed the life of Senator Francis G. Newlands of Nevada and his nation wide influence. Freshman James Jory returned after medical treatment in Salt Lake City. December honor roll lists students across grades: Rosalie Davis, Angelo Modarelli, James Borgna, Stella Mi Pearl McNaughton, Julia Hild, Dorothy Goss, Robert Lucey, Annie Harvey, Kate Tambini, Florence Morrison, Thelma Smith. Sophomores Peter Breen, Ethel Clark, Fanny Gibson, Addie Merialdo, Velma Reynolds. Juniors Clotilde Biale, Robert Laird, Judson Hooper, Margaret Kitchen. Seniors Peter Merialdo, Robert Laird.
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Francis G. Newlands
Nevada
Newlands
James Jory
Salt Lake City
Rosalie Davis
Angelo Modarelli
James Borgna
Stella Mi Pearl McNaughton
Julia Hild
Dorothy Goss
Robert Lucey
Annie Harvey
Kate Tambini
Florence Morrison
Thelma Smith
Peter Breen
Ethel Clark
Fanny Gibson
Addie Merialdo
Velma Reynolds
Clotilde Biale
Robert Laird
Judson Hooper
Margaret Kitchen
Peter Merialdo
Rosert Laird
Western Pacific Declares Dividend
The Salt Lake Tribune reports Western Pacific directors declared a dividend of 12 percent on preferred stock for 15 months totaling 1.6 million dollars. Capitalization shows 27.5 million dollars of 6 percent preferred and 47.5 million dollars of common stock. About 22 million dollars of preferred stock outstanding. First dividend on Western Pacific stock amid government control moves causing stock gains.
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The
Salt Lake Tribune
Western Pacific
Italy Adopts Drastic Policy To Expand Army
Washington reports Italy has adopted a drastic policy to increase fighting forces. Men aged 18 to 44 previously exempt due to defects must present for examination with those deemed fit to be mustered on January 15. Estimation says more than 600,000 will join.
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Italy
Washington
Pittmans Bill Fixes Silver Price At $1
Governor reports Senator Pittman will introduce a bill setting the government price of silver at one dollar. The measure, agreed by government and silver states representatives, awaits possible amendments in Congress.
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Pittman
Congress
Boyle
Card of Thanks for Newark Valley Fire Loss
We express appreciation for favors and kindness shown since our home and contents burned in Newark Valley on December 27. Our hearts are touched by the helpful services rendered us. Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Smith and Family.
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Newark Valley
W. H. Smrrh
Thursday's metal quotations brief from New York market
Silver at New York quotes 90 cents per ounce par value. Tash in New York at 6.90. Copper price fixed by the government at 23.60. The brief notes metal values and government price setting with no additional context.
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New York
Gov't
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Alice Dees
Sgarks
Birch
John Minoletti
Louis Lani
Nina Birch
Hamilton
Charles Estella
Andrew Malloy
William Dooley
Eastport
Maine
W.H. Smith
J. B. Biale
Sparks
Biule
Laura Hoegh
Henry Hagar
Tracey
A. C. Florio
Pinto
Isadore Sara
W. J. Hooper
Sand Springs
Nye
James Mackey
Sentinel
Buel
Holly Mines
Union
Diamond Valley
Elka County
Board of County Commissioners
J. J. Toghon
Carson
K. of P
Eurekans
Hercules Group
Mt Hope
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