Gureka Sentinel Sat January 25 1902 item cab mm
A brief note from the Gureka Sentinel dated Saturday January 25 1902 mentions a cab fare and a millimeter unit joke.
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Newspaper
Eureka Sentinel
Location
Eureka, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1902
Page
3
A brief note from the Gureka Sentinel dated Saturday January 25 1902 mentions a cab fare and a millimeter unit joke.
Adam Stablfoot and Sem Vaol journeyed to California with Blaire routes through Bereke while Paul Irwin and Mise Imogene visited from Duckwater. Reports mention Bart Cicali seeking Tonopah prospects and John G. Tonkin appointed to census schoolchildren. George R. Malling improves at St. Luke's in San Francisco. Snow and low barometer foretell a big term as notices cover church services, livestock theft reward, and local medical trips.
The article traces lead prices in New York City through Morrison and Cleveland administrations, noting an average of 55.08 per ton during 1888–92 and 42 per ton in 1892–96. It details Amalgamated Smelting and Refining Company pricing control, ore buying from miners, and price fluctuations from 1899 to mid-1900, including monthly shifts from May to July and declines into 1900.
William Harris and Emma Hessett wed Wednesday evening January 22 at the bride’s Nob Hill residence with Rev Joseph Arthur officiating. Only close relatives and friends attended a wedding supper and dances followed. Mrs Bassett formerly from A Land er county now resides in Rareka. Harris, longtime miner on Raby Hill, plans to live in Kareks with his bride. The Seyrine congratulates the couple.
Harold A G Tonkin celebrates divorce from Eugenie Tonkin with a banquet at Brows Hotel joining friends including the Sewrenes. F B Wilder of Keno Reduction Works visits Nevada mining districts to study ore fluxes and shipping rates. Southern Pacific issues a second liquor ban near Palisade to limit workforce access. Kareky’s San Francisco departure marks end of twenty-one years of local business. Death of William A Montgomery noted from Tonopah. Dennis Coyle’s arm surgery update from Salt Lake.
In Nye county Nevada at the Tybo Mining and Reduction Company mine, 3 a.m. a rock fall crushed H Clancy during timbering under an old stope. Attempts over four hours failed to save him. the body was buried as another rock run occurred. Coroner notified. relatives in Colorado and Utah. The Tybo area saw tax sales and other notices amid this report.
From the Booanss of January 18 the Tonopah report covers the Odd Fellows board relief for sick brethren, alleged Silver Peak mining activity, pneumonia autopsy suggestions by Dr. Lee, and inquiries into the Golden Anchor Mining Company. It notes Nye county’s reduced indebtedness, steady tax rates, and scrip prospects, plus local visits, a gospel meeting, a Palisade gun club, and social gatherings in Diamond Valley.
Social event at a Spring Street residence drew many ladies on Saturday January 18 with progressive whist and other games after refreshments. First prize went to Mrs. Robert Reid and consolation to Miss Hicks. Attendees included Mrs. W. H. O Neil and others from Elko and nearby towns along with several Misses. District Court in Eureka on January 24 granted an absolute divorce to Harold A G Tonkin from Eugenie Tonkin. Attorney Farrington of Elko visits Belmont and Tonopah. McKenzie of Tuscarora sues for half of Coelett in Tonopah lease. Talbot appoints T L Oddie receiver for Coslett interest.
An insurance pitch for New York Life asks readers to insure their lives to protect families. George Gavin in Eureka Nevada promotes ranges to make homes comfortable. A help-wanted notice lists Mia H Zadow offering rooms for rent and home care services, plus sewing and cleaning for men’s clothes.
Weekly ore shipments are listed for the Burcs and Palisedts Railroad ending January 24, 1909. Southern Pacific shops between Sacramento and Ogden will be abandoned per Manager Krattschnitt. Jickson and Peterson have opened a camp at Sand-cut six miles west of Palisade and begun grading for a new section. Heavy graded terrain requires a pass around the hill and several bridge constructions, making the new road costly.
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