Former Eureka Girl Honored at Electa Chapter Installation
The Sentinel records the installation of Miss Minnie Stowell as Worthy Matron of Electa Chapter No. 20 O E S at Spokane on January 6. Daughter of W H Stowell formerly of Eureka, she joins Electa as one of the world’s second largest O E S chapters and recognized banner Chapter of Washington for its fine work.
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the Sentinel
Electa
Order Eastern Star
Masonic Temple
Spokane
Washington
Minnie Stowell
W. H. Stowell
Eureka
Electa Chapter
State of Washington
Unclaimed Letters at Eureka Post Office Nevada
List of unclaimed names dated January 27, 1917 includes Antonio Boucos Hannan Bros W. R. Onregood Harold Bartholome John Inchauspe John Jauntorena Fateeia Lermanos Toro Feliz Laca Kennith McAlpine Retacare P. Arina Spencer Reynolds Pierre Triart Babel Ybanez Miss Beulah White Laura Hobgh postmaster.
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Eureka
Nevada
Antonio Boucos Hannan Bros
W. R. Onregood
Harold Bartholome
John Inchauspe
John Jauntorena
Fateeia Lermanos Toro Feliz Laca Kennith McAlpine Retacare
P. Arina
Spencer Reynolds
Pierre Triart Babel Ybanez
Windfall Mine announces birth in Eureka County Nevada
At the Windfall Mine Eureka County Nevada on January 22 1917 a son was born to the wife of Joseph Tamiettl.
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Eureka Coun Nevada
Joseph Tamiettl
Desert Rescue After Zero Degree Night Near Tonopah
A Montana party of four, Mr and Mrs J W Martin and Mr and Mrs A Kronquist, were stranded five miles from Tonopah after their car broke down in subzero temperatures while driving to the coast. They walked into Tonopah arriving at 3 a m Wednesday. Mrs Martin suffered a frozen nose and temporary blindness. Nevada State Controller reports 1916 per capita costs and receipts, with $8.84 per person to run state government and $11.95 receipts per capita, funded mainly by taxes and licenses. Treasury balances were $276,000.02 on Jan 1 and $515,547.02 on Dec 31, with year receipts of $1,814,545.96.
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Montana
J. W. Martin
A. Kronquist
Tonopah
Ely
Mrs. Martin
Nevada
Cole
Sheriff Stern Injured In Coal Stove Explosion
Sheriff Stern of Ormsby County was seriously injured when a coal stove exploded at his home after gas accumulated in the fire box. He was standing with his back to the stove and was struck by flying debris, suffering cuts and bruises as the stove and frying pan were blown apart. A small fire followed but was quickly put out.
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Stern
Ormsby County
Eureka School Notes 1916 17 Library and Attendance Data
The Eureka County High School library reported 640 total books with 276 loaned in the first half of 1916 17. High School loans include 27 to boys and 100 to girls, with 149 loans to county residents outside the High School. The collection spans reference, history, science, travel and fiction, and is open to county residents for two week loans. Mid year exams were held Tuesday to Friday. attendance rates by grade and department are listed, with the Senior class leading in scholarship in the High School and various grade levels leading in attendance in the Elementary School. The Junior class had 100 percent attendance in the first term ending January 19, with names of pupils never absent or tardy.
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Melvin Clark
Fanny Gibson
Peter Mernaldo
Honor Roll Students Named for January Month
The honor roll lists pupils who were never absent or tardy and met 85 in department and 80 in scholarship with perfect attendance. Entries include first grade Douglas Evans and peers, second grade Granville Fletcher and others, up through eighth grade Albert Biale and Rosalie Davis with teachers noted.
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Douglas Evans
Leland Laird
Dorothy Romano
Adelbert States
Lena ‘States
Rosie George
Granville Fletcher
Cedric Laird
Viola May
Fred Zadow
Louie George
Dorothy Bailey
Robert Davis
James Overton
Willie Rice
Baby Hill Honor Roll Pupils for January 19
The January 19 honor roll lists Teddy McNaughton Walter Kitchen Vida Kitchen Mellie Harris Carl Harris Marie Harris Masai E Kunum and Teacher as neither tardy nor absent for the month.
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Baby Hill
Teddy McNaughton
Walter Kitchen
Vida Kitchen
Mellie Harris
Carl Harris
Marie Harris
Misleading goods and wages cited in a train car scene
A dialogue reveals a trader offering fake olive oil and a worker dismissed by casual kindness. A conductor urges seating, a supervisor promises a $10 weekly raise, and a customer contributes a long overdue subscription to cover two years.
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Peg
Christmas Seals Raise Nevada TB Fight Funds
Mrs Lee J vevis campaign manager of the Red Cross Christmas seals sale in Nevada reports nearly 1100 on hand and expects to hand over over 1000 to the Nevada Public Health Association for tuberculosis work. Last year the sale raised 300, and Mrs Davis aims for the largest per capita sale in the nation though statewide figures won’t be available until early February.
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Lee J. Vevis
Red Cross
Nevada
Nevada Public Health Association
Davis
Nevada Mines Employment and Fatalities Report
The annual report by State Inspector A J Stinson shows 5800 men employed in Nevada mines during the past year. White Pine County leads with 1213 workers, Nye County 1072, followed by others in Churchill Clark Douglas Elko Esmeralda Eureka Humboldt Lander Lincoln Lyon Mineral Storey Washoe. Between November 30, 1915 and November 30, 1916, mine fatalities totaled 29. Farmers Equity Association and Joseph Keyes report rabbit control near Metropolis, using hay panels and etched alfalfa leaves to attract and kill about 1000 rabbits nightly.
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Ridgée Nevada
Nevada
A. J. Stinson
White Pine County
Nye County
Churchill
Clark
Douglas
Elko
Esmeralda
Eureka
Humboldt
Lander
Lincoln
Lyon
Mineral
Storey
Washoe
Farmer’s Equity Association
Joseph Keyes
The
Biological Survey
Metropolis
Portrait of Oddie Portrait of ex governor hangs in Carson office
An oil portrait of former Governor STasker L. Oddie now graces the Governor's office in Carson. The 5 by 6 foot painting by Walter L. Cox of San Francisco completes a set of ex-governor portraits, and is described as a splendid likeness of the former leader.
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Oddie
Stasker L. Oddie
Carson
Walter L. Cox
San Francisco
Sparks
Eureka Garage and Supply Co Ad in Eureka Nevada
Eureka Garage and Supply Co offers gas oils and auto sundries with expert repairing and autogenous welding services in Eureka Nevada. The ad highlights automotive supplies and repair capabilities from a local shop serving residents and travelers with fuel and vehicle maintenance needs.
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Eureka Garage & Supply CO
Eureka
Nevada
Miner Dies in 150 Foot Shaft Fall at Cracker Jack
John McMahon brother of Harry G McMahon manager of the Cracker Jack mine was instantly killed last Monday when he fell 150 feet to the shaft bottom. Ice on the shaft sides and bucket likely caused a slip while alighting, investigators say.
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Goldfield
John McMahon
Harry G. McMahon
McMahon
Arrest of Los Angeles Auto Theft Suspect in Elko
F B Williams employed in an Elko garage was arrested Tuesday night by Sheriff Harris on information from Los Angeles charging grand larceny. Williams is wanted for the theft of an automobile and is said to have confessed to taking the machine while under the influence of liquor.
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Los Angeles
F. B. Williams
Elko
Harris
Williams
Metal market and McGill public health shutdowns
The Metal Market reports Silver at New York 76 cents per ounce Copper at New York 30 dollars 50 cents Lead at New York 7 dollars 75 cents. Church services have been discontinued and the public schools closed in McGill due to scarlet fever epidemic.
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New York
McGill
Sailor Survives In Air Raid Like Seaman’s Spirit
In Portland Maine a Marine Bible Society gathering crowded the church as Rev Payson spoke about judgment. Temporary seats on aisles collapsed when the crowd surged, a sailor leapt from a gallery and shouted he would not ride the hurricane wreck.
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Payson
Marine Bible Society of
Portland
Uncle Bam
Epdeavor
New York American
Our Purpose Here in This Sincere Plea Poem
A reflective verse asks about purpose in life and days that follow days. The speaker questions what value guides a soul and heart, addressing a kindly friend and urging the reader to discern the answer that lies in personal meaning.
Intelligent Goat Causes Comical Depot Incident
A goat seized Pierpont Mor BAG's bat as he rode from the depot while a friend laughed at the creature. The owner’s sign read Chew Morgan's Ploy, and the goat appeared to follow its orders, amusing onlookers in the New York scene.
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New York
New York Central Railroad
Tralux
Viel Eulars
Pierpont Mor Bag
Chew Morgan
New York Tribune
Eskimo Code Surfaces in Arctic Honor Duel Talk
Christian Leden told a Berlin audience that Eskimo ethics offer a lesson in dueling culture. He described how in an honor dispute one man attempts to slug the other, while grimaces and forced laughter decide who wins, with no appeal from this Eskimo rule.
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Christian Leden
Arctic
Berlin
They Got Besides
Dr Aked, a late General Booth supporter, appealed for funds to feed poor children during a harsh winter. Thousands were raised and free meals distributed at Salvation Army barracks. Complaints followed that the Army got credit, to which Aked replied that they gained credit and charity.
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Dr. Aked
General Booth
Salvation Army
Gram Biog
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Jean Davis
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Victor Rattazsi
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