Local notes from Eureka and surrounds January 2 1903
Dave McLane visits from Currant Creek to Eureka while Peter Murialdo’s son is recovering from pneumonia. J C Johnson and Barney Fonelli show improving health in Kareka and nearby areas. St John’s Chapter meets at 7. Father Menion holds Catholic services. Sunday School at 2. Willie Keaba joins Charlie Leutenschlager after Brown Hotel stint. Local mining and court news follow including grand jury in White Pine and Ely miners union matters. A water main break causes town-wide shutoff. repair progress noted amid cold ground.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dave McLane
Eoreke
Currant Creek
Peter
John Murialdo
Karaka
Traylor’s Bold Career From Ely to Cheyenne Dusted by Mob
A dated Cheyenne dispatch recounts J. A. Traylor, Keystone mine superintendent at Ely Nevada, who was attacked by a mob in Wyoming after a storied life in the cattle era. The narrative notes his courage, quick temper, and several confrontations including a political dispute with a Bryan critic where Traylor challenged a vile nickname, resulting in a decisive confrontation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salt Lake Herald
Cheyenne
Wyoming
W. J. Bryan
Traylor
Bryan
Walter Shane Dies in San Francisco at 72
Walter Shane, a well known figure in the eastern part of the State and brother of Dolph Shane of Reno, died in San Francisco last week. He was 72 and spent many years in Nye County mining, where he achieved notable success.
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Walter Shane
Dolph Shane
Reno
San Francisco
Nye County
Court adjourns land jury to February 4 with future business
On Wednesday the Court received a general report from the land jury and thanked them for their thorough duties, excasing them until February 4 when an order of general discharge would be entered. The county may be spared further summons costs as additional business may require their meeting. Judge George S. Brown of Elko failed to reach Karoke last week, arrived Saturday, and due to a term in Ely he left for the eams day's stage for Ely. He attended to local court business in which Judge Breen was connected before the election. The matter of the estate of John A. Erwin was settled with the sale of real and personal property and conveyance. H. McTorney was granted letters of summary administration for the estate of Simon H. Fraser. Letters of administration for Oliver Benson were issued to George Engstrom of Beowawe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George 8. Brown
Elko
Karoke
Getardey
Ely
Mondey
Breen
Depres
John A. Erwin
Decnesed
Wedding Anniversary Surprise at Bodler Home
The Spokane Chronicle reports former Nevada residents gathered in Spokane to celebrate William Bodler and his wife’s wedding anniversary. Guests delivered a bountiful supper and enjoyed storytelling. attendees included F. B. Mercer, P. Robbins, C. S. Batohelder, W. H. Stowell, Frank Grippin, Jeanne Stowell, Mamie Stowell, Harry Stowell, and Frank Heloy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spokane
Washington
Eorcke
William Bodler
Nevada
Delinquent Tax Sale At Eureke County Courthouse
County Treasurer J H Hough offered delinquent properties to best bidder at the court doorstep. Six were redeemed. five parcels sold: north half of Alf Harris late, Eureke. Oc Hing Hong property, Eureke, to Thomas Ros wells. John A Wilson property north of Eureke to H A McKim. frame hous and lots of Sem Harp, Eureke, to the county. S R Forward estate in Padreford Canyon east of Pine Valley, to the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Hough
Eareke
Alf
Harris
Eureks
P. H. Hjll
Oc Hing Hong
Wee
Thomas Roswells
John A. Wilson
Eureke
H. A. McKim
Sem Harp
S. R. Forward
Padreford Canyon
Pine Valley
Reduced Flour Rates Spur Nevada Trade Competition
The Southern Pacific Company announce greatly reduced flour rates from Elko to Wingemaoos and immediate points and to Desth and Walle. Some rates drop to about one third of former levels. The cuts help Elko county mills compete with California and tech for flour trade and lower prices for consumers. The railroad aims to aid state resource and industry development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elko
Traffo Department
Southern Pacific Company
Wingemaoos
Desth
Walle
Bike Ccounty
Californis End Tech
Handsome Joe Sabron Showcases Black Mare Team
Handsome Joe Sabron of Currant Creek Nye county displayed a matched span of four and five year old black mares in Eureke this week. The pair, weighing about 1200 pounds each, were trained and broken to travel together, drawing general attention and pride for Sabron's refinement of the team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Sabron
Currant Creek
Nye County
Eureke
Saloon robbery in Tonopah nets about $900 and jewel ring
Early Tuesday two men robbed the Butler saloon and gambling house in Tonopah. One restrained ten patrons with a revolver while the other rifled the cash register. Proprietor George Cole was wounded but not seriously. Nearby, Mrs. Louise Irwin begins work on a 9 room ranch residence at Duckwater, Nye county, with saw mill operations and lumber production underway. Ore shipments over the Eureka & Palisade Railroad for the week ending January 23, 1908 are listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butler
Tonopah
George Cole
New Meridenes
Duckwat
Louise Irwin
Duckwater
Nye County
Sdysoent Mountains
Eureka & Palisade Railroad
Grand Jury Report and Fire Ward Suggestions for Eureka County
Nevada grand jury report dated January 11 1908 reviews investigations of county offices. recommends poll tax to school fund, appoint a fire ward, collect back poll tax for 1902, and correct balances from 1903. notes irregularities by Public Administrator and missing estate records. reports on fire safety at Nob Hill and several water plugs with several packing oiling and obstruction issues. urges corrective measures and building maintenance.
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Peter Beece
Third Judicial District Court
Nevada
Eareke
Jesus
State of
Board of County Commissioners
H. C. McTexwey
Eureke
Charies Hacker
Sino
Nickals
F. J. Brossema
W. J. Toxku
T. R. Jews
H.C. McTexnzy
Grand Jury
Nob Hill
Dural
Richmond
Ing
Zottman
Evibe
Rossellie
Main
Clark Streets
Rattazi's
Reid
Hencock
R. J. Rew
E. E. Punts
J. H
County report lauds county buildings and jail need
A committee report describes county buildings including the hospital schoolhouse and courthouse as in good or fair condition and recommends building a jail at Beowane. It also notes road and bridge conditions as generally good and praises public morals findings in Eureka county, with signatures from the Roads and Bridges and Public Morals committees.
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Beowane
Homber Winner Recovers at Eureka County Track Race
Paul Lane of Eureka County Nevada rode F. W. Brode to victory in the fifth race at Oakland track a former American Derby hopeful. Once favored by Memphis brewer John W. Schorr Brode endured cattle work on Nevada ranges then returned to form despite low betting. Lane’s mount surprised bookmakers with a 30 to 40 to 1 singal win and now gains acclaim as a conqueror.
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Eureka County
Oakland
Paul Lane
E. & P. Hay Ranch
Nevada
F. W. Brode
John W. Schorr
Memphis
Lane
Nevada Ranges
Brode
Considine Elected Warden by State Prison Board
Virginia City residents followed a long balloting sequence as the Board of State Prison Commissioners including the Governor and Secretary of State chose John L. Considine of Virginia City as Warden of the State Prison after twenty ballots. The vote shifted with candidates Sadler Grimman Roff Burns Stoddard, culminating on the twentieth ballot with Considine backed by Sweeney and Douglass and Sparks supporting Sadler. Regular Curanee. Local notes report Kennedy returning from San Francisco, Plummer leaving for the city for medical care, Thomes visiting relatives, Ferraro's trip to Wells for his grandmother's death, and Dr Hood treating Johnny Jewell who is ill with pneumonia. A veteran miner commented on Tonopah ore activity noting many new strikes and calls for deeper sinking to determine permanence.
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Virginia City Chronicle
Board of State Prison Commissioners
Carson
John L. Considine
Virginia City
Sparks
Sadler
Douglass
Bob Grimman
Sweeney
Roff
Considine
Burns
Stoddard
Grimman
Arm Infected Man Treated After Wound Incident
J. L. Wedekind Jr arrived in the city Sunday with an injured arm. He previously cut the right arm, which became painful and led to blood poisoning. He is cared for by Dr. Pickerd at Sam Woods’ home in the north end.
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Virginia Chronicle
J. L. Wedekind, Jr
Wedekind
Sam Woods
Pickerd
Mining Company Statements for Eureka Nevada 1902
Financial condition notices list Diamond Mining Company at Prospect Mountain Eureka county. Excelsior Mining Company in Burska county Noveds. Eureka Con. Mining Co at Ruby Hill Eureka county with receipts and disbursements for 1902. Also ads for New York Life policy and mining location blanks plus Stetson hats at local shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diamond Mining Company
Prospect Mountain
Bureka County
Nevada
Excelsior Mining Company
Burska County
Noveds
Woonaasan
Eureka Con. Mining Co
Ruby Hill
Eureka County
HH. P. Buse
New York Life Insurance Company
B. L. Satur
Postal check plan gains high level approval
The postal check plan is strengthened by the endorsement of Postmaster General Payne who says it is reasonable for the Government to offer an easy safe method to transmit small sums under $2 without the burden of drafts or money orders. Other Washington officials also approve, suggesting the relief could be authorized this session.
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Payne
Washington
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Sureha Sentinel
St. John's
J. C. Johnson
Kareka
Barney Fonelli
Kareke
James H. Williams
Father Menion
Sasday
Willie Keaba
Brown Hotel
Charlie Leutenschlager
New York
Salt Lake City
Salt Lake
Malcolm Farlinger, Sr
Brown
White Pine County
Miners’ Union of Ely
Denver
Colorailo
Frank Paul
Boteke Thareday
Kokomo
W. H. Bunnell
Bremenkamp
Mr. Russell
Mil Anderson
Mr. Anderson
Matt Hoey
Charlie Richter
Hamilton
Mr. Richter
Monitor Valley
J. L. Butler
Caroahan
Eureka
Man
Bateman
Cour
H. ©. McTorney
Simon H. Fraser
Oliver Benson
George Engstrom
Beowawe
Benson
HC. McTeroey
Rorr, A. Lara, Josurn Fraxers
H.C. McTerney
Roede and Bridges
L. H. Terry
M. Harriett
Banprnson
Public Morals
Curanee
Will Kennedy
A. Plummer
Mineral Hill
Mr. Plummer
Sod
Jon. Ed Thomes Ie
J. A. Ferraro
Wii
Dr. Hood of
Battle Mountain
Johnny Jewell
Qneumonia
Virginia
Incorporated Misting Companion
Sercke County
Woormanner
Sxy- Tinel
Diatetos Judges
Eureka County Bank
Main Street
Eureka, Nevada
Obcar J. Smith
J. H. Hoegh
Bert L ‘ Smith
W. E. Griffin
Horgh John Hancock, Sr
W.e.griffin
Smith Bert L. Smith
Tranesets
Western National Bank
New York City
the Crocker- Woolworth Nations Bank
Knauth, Nachod & Kahne
McCornick & Co
Kyltt
Phil
Paroni
Main ST
Harder
Prime Eastern
Express
Diamond Mine
George W. Hanna
J. J. Hylton, Hylton & Hanna
J. J. Hylton
Skelton
General Merchandise
Mound Valley
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