Local Brevities in Eureka and Nearby
A Eureka edition lists community items including St. John's Chapter No. 5 R A M gathering, telegraph outages between Eureks and Palisade, local movement of residents and workers, and several church and social notices. Delinquent tax sale scheduled for Monday at noon in front of the courthouse. Snowfalls and weather calm. post office noise issues noted during mail distribution.
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St. John's
Eureks
Palisade
W. N. Curto
Ely
Fragmentary Quotations From Detroit News Page
A messy OCR fragment from Detroit News lists partial quotes about marriage trust a civic pledge a plumber schedule a public sermon and political reform. It reads as a mosaic of short phrases without coherent narrative or complete names or dates.
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Detroit
Verdi Lumber Chief Electrician Named Assistant Sergeant at Arms
Verdi lumber official Gilbert Tyler of Verdi was advised by Senator Key Pittman of his appointment as assistant sergeant at arms of the United States Senate in Washington.
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Verdi
Gilbert Tyler
Verdi Lumber Company
Key Pittman
On States
Senate
Washington
1, C
Eureka Nevada Railway Eyes 12 Mile Spur To Bullion Mines
Reports say the Eureka Nevada Railway plans a 12 mile spur from Raine's siding in Pine Valley to Bullion district mines in Elko County. Bullion mines pay $8 per ton for 28 mile ore hauls. company now uses 150 mules and teams to move ore to a point near Elko on the Western Pacific, but may switch to a narrow gauge line to cut costs. The Bullion deposits are developing and may boost state mineral production.
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Eureka- Nevada Railway Company
Raine’s
Pine Valley
Mines of Bullion District
Elko County
Eureka
Carson Appeal
Nevada
Bullion
Elko
Carson
Western Pacific
Fatal Explosion In Lynn Mining District Absent Name
District Attorney N P Morgan received a telegram from Elko County officials announcing a man was killed by an explosion in the Lynn mining district Eureka County. The body lay in Carlin Nevada awaiting disposal guidance. The accident occurred Wednesday Jan 14 and no name was given the deceased was described as indigent. Letters to Justice of the Peace J M Requa and District Attorney Carville were sent for inquest and burial but delays may affect arrival.
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N. P. Morgan
Elko County
Lynn
Eureke
Carlin
Nevada
Eureka
Palisade
Justice of the Peace
J. M. Requa
Carville
Elko
Rebekah Officers Installed At Diamond Rebekah Lodge No. 8
During a regular Diamond Rebekah Lodge No. 8 meeting on Monday January 12 District Deputy President Laura Hoegh installed officers led by Noble Grand Mildred De Sautels Vice Grand Spencer Reynolds and Secretary Grace Anderson Other officers included Jennie Taylor Treasurer Laura Wiale Left Supporter Alla Roberts Chaplain Annie Smith Conductor Nathalia Brossemer Warden Laura Hoegh Right Supporter of Vice Grand Hannah Mackey Inside Guard Florence Kauta Outside Guard John Biale and Trustee Laura Biale Refreshments followed the ceremony.
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Diamond Rebekah Lodge No
Vice Grand
Hannah Mackey
Florence Kauta
John Biale
Laura Biale
Correction in county report prints smaller state overdraft
A corrected notice explains a printing error in the joint report of the County Auditor and County Treasurer for the quarter ending December 31, 1913. The stated state overdraft was $274.00 but should be $2.74, an error attributed to the SEN TINEL.
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Sentinel
Eureka County High School Senior Class Organization 1914
The Senior Class of Eureka County High School met January 15, 1914 to organize. Officers elected include John Eccles president Geraldine Breen vice president Alice Dees secretary Anna Lucey assistant secretary Tracey Hoegh treasurer Kathleen Breen class orator Myra Harris class prophet George Im Obersteg class historian. Class colors Purple and Gold class flower Red Rose. Meeting adjourned to January 29, 1914.
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Eureka County High School
John Eccles
Geraldine Breen
Alice Dees
Anna Lucey
Tracey Hoegh
Kathleen Breen
Myra Harris
George Im- Obersteg
Wedding Bells at Elko for Eureka County Couple
A quiet Elko wedding on January 7 united Miss Margaret Damele and Mr. Maurizio Piemetti with sister Marian Damele as bridesmaid and Peter Damele as best man. Rev. Father W. H. Corcoran officiated at Sacred Heart Church Carlin as the couple departed for Tonkin Eureka County by Friday’s train.
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Elko
the Sentinel
Eureka County
Margaret Damele
Maurizio Piemetti
Marian Damele
Peter Damele
W. H. Corcoran
Sacred Heart Church
Carlin
Tonkin
Complaint Against E N Railway Crosses Signals at Palisade
The Carson Appeal reports that Nevada Railroad Commission case 279 concerns Eureka Nevada Railway Company orders for trainmen to disregard crossing signals at Palisade where the Southern Pacific intersects. The action, effective December 29, 1913, is alleged to endanger crews and the commission is conducting a thorough probe.
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E. N. Railway
Carson Appeal
Nevada Railroad Commission
Eureka-Nevada Railway Company
Southern Pacific Company
Palisade
Nevada
Budget System for Counties Says Budgets and Tax Rates Must Be Set
Attorney General Thatcher rules counties must prepare a yearly budget between January and March. Expenditures must be itemized and totals set to estimate revenue. If November assessments show excess revenue, levy must be reduced but still cover delinquencies. Law has required budget adoption since 1891.
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Thatcher
State Tax Commission
Taylor couple marks fifth anniversary with wooden wedding
Mr and Mrs A T Taylor celebrated their wooden wedding at home on Main Street Wednesday evening January 14 marking five years of marriage. Guests enjoyed conversations and games then a late supper served by the hostess before dispersing about 130 am.
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A. T. Taylor
Main Street
Death of Pioneer P. Everts at San Francisco
P. Everts Nevada pioneer and builder of the Eureka and Palisade railroad died in San Francisco on New Year’s Eve at 83. He settled at Hamilton 1868 to 1873 and later headed the railroad’s operations. Survived by widow and daughter, with nephew Judge A E Cheney and Steve Gage among mourners. Gage, the last surviving member of the original Westbound party of seven, spoke highly of Everts’ character.
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Reno Gazette
San Francisco
California
P. Everts
Nevada
Eureka & Palisade Railroad
A. E. Cheney
Steven Gage
Oakland
Gage
Cheney Gage
Everts
Mr. Everts
Death of George W Merrill Former Eureka Lawyer Dies in San Francisco
George W Merrill longtime Eureka Nevada attorney and political figure died in San Francisco last Saturday where he had lived since 1890. He served five terms as Eureka County District Attorney and was Speaker of the Nevada Assembly in 1881. Born 1837 in Maine, he fought in the Civil War and rose to captain of the Sixtieth Indiana. He later served as minister resident at Honolulu 1885 to 1889 and held Masonic and patriotic fraternal memberships.
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George W. Merrill
Eureka
Nevada
San Francisco
National Cemetery
Presidio
George H. Thomas Post
Eureka County
Colonel Merrill
Maine
Cleveland
Honolulu
Merrill
Sons of the American Revolution
Military Order of the Loyal Legion
Ford plans massive profit sharing and wage reform for workers
Ford Auto Company of Detroit announces a sweeping profit sharing plan of 10 million dollars annually for 22 000 workers, aiming at about half earnings, plus an eight hour day and a minimum wage of five dollars, with benevolent supervision of employee well being, marking a historic expansion of benefits. A Wisconsin farmer earns national praise after fending off thieves by sabotaging their car and firing warning shots at a hen roost, leading to recovery of stolen plunder. Also a life obituary notes Philetus Everts of Oakland passing at age 84.
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Ford Auto Company of
Detroit
Wisconsin
WILL CANYON COUPLE WEDDED IN NEVADA
Harold B. Menardi of Mill Canyon married Miss Isabella Watt of Silver Creek on January 7 at Batte Mountain Nevada. The ceremony occurred at high noon at Henry Lemaire’s home with close friends present. Menardi, superintendent of Cortez Mining and Reduction Company, and Watt, long known in Silver Creek, plan to reside in Mill Canyon after a tour of California.
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The
Sentinel
Mill Canyon
Batte Mountain
Nevada
Harold B. Menardi
Isabell Watt
Silver Creek
Henry Lemaire
Eureka County
Menardi
Cortez Mining & Reduction Company
Salt Lake City
San Pedro
Los Angeles
California
Equal Franchise Matters in Eureka County Meeting
The Eureka County Nevada Equal Franchise Society met at Mrs. G. W. Leighton’s home on Saturday afternoon January 10. The first woman probation officer for Nevada, appointed to aid Tonopah’s women and children, was praised by J. E. Bray and Governor Oddie. A January 24 meeting is set at Mrs. Burdick’s home. all interested are invited.
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Eureka County
Nevada Equal Franchise Society
G. W. Leighton
Nevada
Tonopah
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
J. E. Bray
Oddie
T. A. Burdick
Foreign Corporations Must Publish Reports in Nevada Papers
Nevada law requires all foreign corporations doing business in the state to publish a yearly financial report, beginning in March 1914. The last Legislature allowed weekly newspapers for publication. The Sentinel offers to print annual statements using a standard form showing the company’s financial condition for the year ending December 1, 1918, including cash on hand and receipts.
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Nevada
Sentinel
Pentane Ene Eee
Haul Contract for Ore From Hamilton Mines
Jesse Cone signs with Hamilton Power Mining and Transportation to haul ore to the railroad at Eureka. He heads to Hamilton with a six team outfit. Hauling will continue as roads permit, likely through winter. Mining location blanks for sale at the Gawtise office.
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Hamilton Ely
Jesse Cone
Hamilton Power, Mining and Transportation Company
Eureka
Hamilton
Proof of Labor and Location Certificates in Lynn Mining District
Recorded January 10 to January 15 covering proof of labor on the Roma mine in Eureka district by Angela Depaoli, Bullion Nos 1-7 by John T. Lloyd, Little Susie No 1 by George W. Danley, and location certificates for Boomer and Irog Hill Extension Nos 1 and 3 by George W. Danley, George E. Danley and John Adame.
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Roma
Eureka
Angela Depaoli
Lynn
John T. Lloyd
Little Susie
George W. Danley
George E. Danley
John Adame
First woman probation officer named for Nevada Tonopah
A landmark appointment in Tonopah sees the first woman probation officer for Nevada tasked with protecting women and children. Approved by the Nevada Equal Franchise Society advisory board including J. E. Bray and Governor Oddie, the post faced Tonopah opposition. The appointee already seeks to curb saloon and dance hall visitation by minors and aid destitute women. Miss Wilson of Goldfield helped secure the appointment.
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Nevada
Tonopah
State of Public Instruction
J. E. Bray
Oddie
Nevada Equal Franchise Society
Miss Wilson
Goldfield
Tonopah Bonanza
Heavy Rains and Cold Spell Dominate News Briefs
Rain totals surge in California with San Francisco at 16.17 inches for the season and Red Bluff near 20 inches, while inland farmers welcome moisture. New York endures a brutal cold spell with 13 deaths and temperatures ranging from 5 below to 19 above before falling again. A gunfire incident injures a vaquero mistaken for a burglar at Winnemucca’s Nixon opera house. Exposition plans report 3000 workers, 7000 employed via $8 million project, with 6000 concession applications and 106 approved.
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San Francisco
Sacramento Valley
Red Bluff
New York
Mitchel
Madison Square Garden
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Fureka Sentinel
Annie Smith
Newark Valley
Richard Jury
Ruby Hill
Mineral Hill
Seymour V. Moore
Court House
Equal Franchise Society
D. Ferovini
Marco Venturino
Mt. Hope
Will Hawkins
St. James’ Episcopal Guild
Abram Laird
Spring Street
L. A. Gates
Mis
George A. Bartlett
C. Baalman
Dibble Canyon
Diamond Valley
Presbyterian Church
L. W. Hope
Axel Shields
Caroline Melody
Berkeley
Pastorino
Bray
Eureka Nevada
Rebekah
J. B. Menardi
Lander Line
Maurizio Pierretti
Eurekan
San Francice
Philetus
Alley C. Everts
Charles P. Everts
East Oakland
Caitivenl
Will Canyon
Harold B. Meosrdi
Leabell ‘Watt
Recorder of
Woman Offear
Bast
Tip’ Crawford
Miller & Lux
Mets
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