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Newspaper
Eureka Sentinel
Location
Eureka, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1903
Page
3
The Gureka Sentinel reports Dances Falconer arriving from Colfax on Friday. The paper notes Reno reporting seven diphtheria deaths this month and details numerous visits, departures, and local business events across Eureka and nearby towns. It covers legislative movements, court actions, hotel staffing, and railroad company dealings, with multiple named individuals and firms.
Regular correspondent A Elliot of Bullice spent a few days in town this week. Mrs N Barris and Mrs O Pratt visited Elko on Saturday, bore the early part of the week. E Boombowar returned from California to the ranch near Alpha on January 10. Mrs W Eberte is reported ill at Beoware amid prevailing sickness. Dean Bradley returned to the University after holidays in Pine Valley. A piano tuner was in town repairing in a few days. T E Hagar, noted Lander County resident, died at Battle Mountain on June 6 from the grippe.
The Whalen Copper Company will continue development at their Alpha mines with supervision by Andy Stinson and staff Dan Davies John Williams James Hillin Frank Lewis William Hamlyn. Colonel Lay buys John W Brown home at Raby Hill for cabins and repairs. James Downing hired for carpenter work. FE & P Railroad extends track to Cedar near Pine Station to serve the operation.
Principal W L Butler reports December figures showing $36 paid for tuition with a University of Nevada credit certificate enabling Eureka High School graduates to enter the university without further examination. He notes the water closet condition and urges improved restroom sanitation.
Deputy James Orr of White Pine County transported Mrs. OC M Peterson from Eureke to Reso for admission to the Hospital for Mental Diseases. Peterson, wife of a freight teamster, is mother of two. early week signs suggested mental derangement. Sheriff Newman assisted. Mrs Peterson resisted restraint and was sedated to prevent harm. Peterson accompanied by husband to Reno.
A telegram reports the death of Moss Mathews in Eureka on Tuesday morning. The 35 year old father of three leaves a widow and mother, two sisters, and other relatives. He recently worked in the livery business at Phoenix.
At the convention of Bestific Lodge No. 7 K of P the following officers were installed by District Deputy William Zedow to serve in 1903 D E Nostross Chancellor Commander Laird Vice Chancellor Wm Zadow Prelate Spencer Reyoolda Keeper of Record and Seal George Gavin Master of Finance August Hintze Master of Exchequer Peter Lob Master at Arms C L Broy Outside Guard.
District Court in Eureka convened at 10 p m on Thursday January 15 with Judge Peter Breen presiding. A 26 member grand jury was impaneled. S S Carney faced involuntary manslaughter charges, received court-appointed counsel, and had no private representation. The court discharged Carney after a partial grand jury report. Additional business included demurrer rulings in the Leighton case. Wren testified on plaintiffs’ behalf about travel costs. News from Tonopah noted mining claims offered for $5,000 each, with other locals reporting rich claims nearby and Dr Hammond taking charge of Tonopah hospital.
Miss Minnie Bremenkamp passed the teachers' certificate exam in Tune day and Wednesday sessions this week in the court room. Charles A. Irving and Mrs H Rogentini Nye county Nevada wed at Hamilton January 12 1903 by Judge Henry Bush. They plan to live near the Irwin ranch on Duckwater where Mr Iring has recently improved a home. Also listed are the Mineral Hill Roll of Honor for Dec 19 1903 with names such as Spencer Plummer Joseph Flynn Willie Flynn and others, plus a note on rabbit metal ore for sale at this office.
A family calling themselves Schneider from Wella Eiko county arrived in Bareks via Mendsy trail claiming a wife and six children were en route to Prospect where the wife's brother Jehu Myers worked in the Dismond mine. They said the brother left two weeks prior for Reno. officials judged them indigent and possibly risky, so the County Commissioners provided transport back to Palisade, which they took on Tuesday.
The Myrtle Point Enterprise reports the Dec 31 1902 wedding of Miss Fendo Self to Jasper C. Osborn at the home of Mr and Mrs T W McCloskey. Rev Thor Barklow officiated in a venue adorned with flowers and a grand arch. The bride wore grey with white trim and guests noted Miss Winnie Spires played as the bridal party entered and Miss Fannie Self, daughter of A M Self, is a resident former of Duckwater.
Ernest Randall proprietor of the Ely livery stable testified at the Ely coroner's inquest this week about threats during the Keystone shooting. He recounted William Lloyd saying Traylor would be taken to the railroad, with Jack Perry describing the pair as a wild goose chase and mocking their presence amid recent drinking.
The Alexandria Mining Company of Detroit Michigan reports its Eureka County Prospect Mountain property for the year ending December 31 1902. Receipts show 1 001 08 with total expenses 1 558 04 and total assets 123 801 21 90 492 46 5 709 28.
Mrs Jobe Gregovich hosts a Saturday evening party honoring her nephew G W Spare of Portland Dragon visiting the Gregovichs. Miss Kate McCharles wins pea string prize. Miss Friesia Ford earns booby prize. Birthday party for Ollis Leighton at Mrs William Leightons home. Also a salesy promotional note extolling Electric Bitters and a local druggist warranty.
State news notes a defamation suit underway in Tonopah and a claimed jump on Frank Golden’s claim thwarted by a town committee. Lovelock reports a mild smallpox case, a commissioner’s daughter as patient. Reno sees many office seekers while Justice Nash is ill with pneumonia. Humboldt grand jury dismisses murder and attempted murder charges against Sage and associates. Local officials announce deputy appointments and post shifts. Eureka & Palisade Railroad ore shipments for week ending January 16, 1903 listed for Eureka and McNaughton and Excelelor mines.
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