Local Brevities Report from Eureka on July First
A July 1, 1016 Eureka column notes many travelers visiting from Elko Reno and California, several local officials and business leaders, and upcoming meetings. Highlights include Republican Central Committee call, Pythian Sisters gathering, and Diamond Rebekah Lodge return. Citizens discuss tourism, hotel occupancy, and Elko County resources ahead of a special edition by the Elko Independent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. T. Bell
Elko
Eureka
J. H. Jury
Ruby Hill
J. B. Rebaleati
Elko County
Reno
California
W. A. Moore
Newark Valley
Republican County Central Committee
Tom Griffin
James
Regis
Joe Tomietti
Prospect
Claude Ford
W. W. Means
S. Deffenbaugh
Carson
United States
Sentinel
Eureka Temple No. 15
Pythian Sisters
George B. Russell
Elko Independent
The
Independent
Mr. Russell
Final Arrangements For Fourth Adopted By Eureka
Eureka committee plans parade details for Independence Day celebration with Grand Marshal J B Biale and various floats including Lobster Club Band State Float Martha and George Washington Float and Family of Liberty figures. Attendees scatter through carriages automobiles on foot with fire company participants and clowns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eureka
J. B. Biale
Aids
John Cardinalli
Frank McBride
Lobster Club
Goddess of Liberty
Fannie Gibson
Florence Morrison
Velma _ Reynolds
Martha
George Washington
Benay Ross
Betsy Ross
Della Rattazzi
Elisabeth Kitchen
Nevada Johnson
Maud Porch
Columbia
Uncle Sam
America
Ada McBride
Albert Laird
Charlotte Laird
Clown
Nob Hill Fire Company
Rescue Fire Company
Rescue Hose Company Ball in Eureka Opera House
The Rescue Hose Company will hold its annual ball at the Eureka Opera House on Tuesday evening July 4. The event closes Eureka’s Fourth of July festivities and invites public attendance. Five boys promise social enjoyment and past company standards of pleasure. Lobster Club Band returns with new selections and returning members to boost dancing incentives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rescue Hose Company
Eureka Opera House
Eureka
Lobster Club
Miss Gibson Elected Goddess of Liberty in Eureka Parade
Miss Fanny Gibson won the Goddess of Liberty title in the Eureka Base Ball Club Fourth of July parade contest with 4851 votes, a wide lead over other contestants as the voting closed last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Gibson
Eureka
Fanny Gibson
Liberty
Wool shipments and visitors impact Eureka region roads
The Eureka Cash Store shipped one car of wool, while Handley Brothers and W. A. Moore sent five cars by today's train. Isadore Sara returned from California with A. E. Kimball to inspect Eureka Land & Stock Company lands and livestock. Auto tourists to Eureka on the Fourth can enjoy the Lincoln Highway routes now in good condition with road improvements toward Bennett Springs and Newark summit. Legal blanks and mining locations noted for sale at the office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eureka Cash Store
Handley Brothers
W. A. Moore
Isadore Sara
California
Eureka
Roberts Creek
A. E. Kimball
Elko
Eureka Land & Stock Company
Fish Creek
Bull Creek
Bennett Springs
Newark Summit
Boy bit by coyote near Pleasant Valley ranch
In Pleasant Valley a 10 year old boy was badly bitten by a coyote as he played near his home. His mother and Mrs Ketchum drew to his aid beating the animal until it fled. The coyote lay nearby and was killed by Mrs Ketchum after it pursued her back into the house. The boy received first aid at Lamoille and traveled with his mother to Reno for Pasteur treatment. The animal showed signs of rabies with porcupine quills on its head and face. Mr. Stewart later joined family in Reno.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elko Free Press
J. B. Stewart
Pleasant Valley
Lamoille
Reno
Pasteur
Stewart
Ore Shipments This Week From Eureka to Salt Lake Smelters
Ore shipments sent out of Eureka by train to Salt Lake smelters include four cars from the Helen Mortimer on Prospect mountain two cars from Hamilton by C F Muir three cars from the California mine on Prospect mountain three cars from the Maine mine on Adams Hill and four cars of spells by the Richmond Eureka Mining Company J Mahoney becomes husband to Jessie Callahan in San Francisco nuptials June 27 brief Eureka connections noted with a Bee-Wave ranch residence planned for the couple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salt Lake
Eureka
Helen Mortimer
Prospect Mountain
Hamilton
C. F.muir
California
Maine
Adams Hill
Richmond-Eureka Mining Company
J. Mahoney
Benedicts the Sentinel
W. J. Mahoney
Dunphy Estate
Beowane
Eureka County
Jessie Callahan
Austin
Nevada
San Francisco
Dunphy Ranch
Bee
Mr. Mahoney
Arrival of Rev. Father McNally Ends Week of Travel
Father J. J. McNally arrived by Friday's train and will conduct Mass and sermon at 10 o'clock a.m. tomorrow in Eureka. A litany service is planned for 7 30 o'clock p.m. in the Catholic Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. McNally
Eureka
Excursion to Eureka Offers Low Round Trip Fares
Palisade to Eureka excursion July 3 8 46 a m departure arrival 4 45 p m return July 6 7 a m Union Eureka fare 3 00 Alpha 2 50 non transferable no baggage checked return by July 6 Eureka Nevada Railway agent W R Reynolds notes large American chicken yard product valued at 509 million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palisade
Pointe Intermediate
Eureka
Union
Alpha
Eureka Celebration Invites Public to July Fourth Festivities
Eureka extends cordial invitation for Fourth of July festivities with events on July 4 and 6. The notice urges local residents to join in a unified effort to honor the national holiday with joy and a true American spirit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eureka
Mining Activity Reported in North End and Nearby Mines
Sheriff James Mackey returned from a county tour noting strong mining activity in the north. Bullion shipments average 40 to 50 tons daily from Raine's siding, Union mine workers increased by 14, unwatering the Barth iron mine near Palisade began, ore shipments to Salt Lake smelters to restart after pumping. Sale of several Palisade north Frenchy Canyon claims nears completion, with immediate development eyed if approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Mackey
Bullion
Raine
Union
Palisade
Barth
Metcalf Promoted to Elko National Forest Supervisorship
Vernon Metcalf, supervisor of Toiyabe National Forest, earns a new post overseeing three consolidated forests with headquarters at Elko. He plans to relocate with Mrs. Metcalf around July. W. W. Blakeslee succeeds him in Austin. his family expects arrival soon. Clarence Sadler, son of the late Governor Sadler, has arrived in Carson from Washington after Georgetown University law graduation and seeks to take the Nevada Supreme Court bar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Metcalf
Austin Reveille
Vernon Metcalf
Toiyabe National Forest
Elko
Carson
Clarence Sadler
Governor Sadler
Washington
Georgetown University
Nevada Supreme Court
Metal market quotes and notary public notice in Eureka
Friday metal quotations show silver at New York 65 cents per ounce copper at New York 29.00 lead at New York 86.90. Notice from Mrs E A Skillman announcing commission as Notary Public for Eureka County Nevada with prompt availability for notary services at office in Seytiven building Eureka.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Eureka County
Nevada
Seytiven Building
Eureka
E. A. Skillman
Serious Auto Accident Near Elko Injures Four
Tuesday morning James Burke drove from Elko toward Bul lion when his car failed on a steep grade into the South Fork basin. The vehicle overturned four times, landing upright 100 feet below. Passengers Billy Roberts and Bob Rountree escaped injury while Mike Donnelly suffered a broken nose and back and shoulder injuries. Burke received a head cut and a badly injured hand. The wrecked car had a broken front wheel and damaged body. All were brought to town for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Burke
Elko
Bullion
South Fork Basin
Billy Roberts
Bob Rountree
Mike Donnelly
Donnelly
Burke
Elko Free Press
Ford Family Leaves Windfall Mining Post for Bishop Ranching
Ford, who has held control of Windfall Mining Company's property here for two years, relinquished the position. He and his wife and son James departed by Saturday's train for Bishop California where they plan to locate and engage in ranching.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ford
Claude Ford
James
Bishop
California
Cattle Shipment Planned From Alpha Station
Thomas Griffin arranges a special train to ship 11 cars of cattle from Alpha Station tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Griffin
Alpha Station
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Eileen
C. H. Hill
Pauline
Venice
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William Moorman
Rachel Rand
Pine Valley
Berkeley
Cal
H. W. Hobbs
Southern Pacific Company
Newark
Duckwater
Currant Creek
I. C
Whitmore
Ely
H. M. Schneider
Ball
Catholic Church Services
W. R. Reynolds
Eureka-Nevada Railway
North End
Mika Donnelly
D. E. Nostrosa
Peter Mernaldo
Tony Romano
Robert Laird
Frank Nostrosa
Dodge Bros’ Motor Car
F.o. B
New
Dodge Brothers
Eureka Garage & Supply Co
W. H. Russell
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