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Newspaper
Eureka Sentinel
Location
Eureka, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1922
Page
3
In 1922 readers ask what Nevada holds for Tonopah and the state future. Investors seek income securities and sustained mineral profits. Bankers and financiers back mining land and power development with careful plans resembling bridges and dams, ready to fund strong, lasting deposits if engineers confirm profits.
Fifty Nevada State University students are placed on probation after midyear exams. Work begins on the Robinson Canyon road project in White Pine County with a crew of 18. A. B. Gray, Carson mayor and former newspaperman, has engaged in well drilling as a side venture. Fallon neighborhood club funds aid for drillers who labored for months pro bono. Fallon Mayor H. A. Clarke warns minors are moonshining, with alleged strong kick. Attorney General L. B. Fowler says Lovelock recall petition against County Commissioner J. T. Goodin must go to voters in Pershing County. Nevada gains a Federal reserve cavalry unit. Adjutant General says WWI veterans are eligible. Elko bond validation by the State Supreme Court leads to city takeover of water plant, including a 200-acre ranch. Robert Paygee of Twin Falls Idaho lands the Lander County High School at Battle Mountain bid at 62,000. total project funds reach 75,000 with 13,000 more for equipment.
Macfarland told the Wionemaceca Chamber of Commerce luncheon that land tied to water rights amounts to 28,444.51 acres with a value of 649,001 dollars. He argued land with water rights will be worth far more after adjudication, predicting a future value of 72.00 per acre and that litigation costs will end. He noted satisfaction among water users in Lovelock Winnemucca and Battle Mountain, with 90 percent content according to him, and described a two year Elko and one year Windemuca, Lovelock project hampered by hills and winding rivers, requiring precise hundredth acre measurements.
Third Judicial District Court of Nevada Eureka County issues a divorce summons to George A Englebright. Plaintiff Elizabeth Englebright seeks dissolution of marriage and sole custody of Albert Bertha and Clarence Englebright. case filed January 1922 with first publication January 21 and last publication March 4.
A Nevada outlook predicts a prosperous year as Elko and nearby Mason Valley centered towns advance agricultural development. Fallon Pennney Lovelock areas expand their farming output, aiming to sell more cash crops this season. Catlin shale plant near Elko touted as a major proposed new industry, with Mr Catlin claiming a solv ed process for paraffin wax and oil from shale and plans for commercial scale operations soon.
Not passing will be allowed on the Unction Lode Mining Claim near the Eureka Croesus property in the Eureka Mining District Eureka County Nevada. BEN REPETTO J F REPETTO Eureka Nevada. First publication December 31 1931 Last publication April 1 1922.
Notice declares that the tax on mine proceeds for Eureka County for the quarter ending December 31, 1921, is due and payable at the assessor’s Eureka office. The law will be strictly enforced. W. J. Hooper, Assessor of Eureka County, Nevada.
The Eureka Nevada Railway Company announces changes to demurrage on all freight cars. Future charges will apply after free time expires, with phased implementation details forthcoming.
Eureka Nevada Railway Co announces under the Railroad Act of February 29 1920 that from July 1 1920 no carrier may deliver freight at destination until all tariff charges are paid. Agents are instructed to enforce this mandate and to pursue prosecution for violations. Signed by Sexton General Manager.
Notices state legal blanks are offered for sale at the Sentaal office. Public bidding details and deadlines are provided, with terms set by the local authority.
The Eureka Nevada Railway Company considers running a daily train except Sundays if locals support it. If parcels post use continues, service may revert to tri weekly and a new approach to the Post Office Department may be pursued to establish a stage line. Wages have dropped to under $100 monthly from about $7000 per year for the stage line. The company suggests passengers and shippers should use the express to ensure six day service.
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