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Newspaper
Eureka Sentinel
Location
Eureka, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1911
Page
3
Saturday in Eureka 1011 reports social visits and travel among residents. Maud Porch and Kate Del Bondio journeyed to neighboring towns. gatherings at Eureka Lodge No 14 are noted. many residents return from trips to Palisade, Reno, and Nevada areas. The Nevada Central Copper mines closed for the Fourth, with workers enjoying Eureka’s holiday. hot wave hits the region with temperatures near 100 degrees.
Letters received this week indicate W. Ei. Jeannot and his wife will return from Maskegon to stay indefinitely and open a shoe store in Bu reka next month. He and his brother E. Jeannot with N. EK. Nolaou already operate a large shoe store at Muskegon Michigan and plan to supply Bu reka.
Diamond Rebekah Lodge No 9 presents a North Pole Dance at the Eureka Opera Hours on Friday evening July 14. Ice cream and refreshments will be served by Wook and Peary while the Brossomer orchestra plays 16 polar dances for attendees.
Judge Moran entered judgment for Spencer Reynolds Receiver of the Eureka County Bank against First National Bank of Elko for 1850.75. The suit arose from settlements over tenderness of the de funt Eureka County restitution and was prepared after a long delay.
Eureka observed Independence Day with town parades and decorations along Main Street. The Rescue Hose Company led by the Lobster Club Band entertained with marching tunes and a grand ball at the Eureka Opera House featuring National colors and lavish interior decor. Families from nearby ranches joined in horse racing foot races and a late-night dance.
The motor party led by Mr Kou with a 36 horsepower Porce-Arrow traveled from Boreke to San Francisco, covering 1000 miles with no tire punctures or adjustments. They faced mud strewn roads between Brigham City and Montello and rock hard mud elsewhere but maintained steady speeds including 60 miles per hour on some stretches. Snow blocked climbs in the Sierras yet the car crossed all passes without incident.
W. D. Cooper of Eureka received a telegram Tuesday announcing the death in Chicago of his uncle W. J. Cooper a principal stockholder in the Farmers Mining Company. The telegram urged immediate travel to Chicago to settle affairs. Cooper left by fast mail for Palisade and then toward Chicago. Earlier in late November 1910 Devraged and stockholder David Ravel inspected the Farmers property. En route from Palisade to Eureka a two horse transport broke down after a trainer point. the horses ran away and Cooper was thrown, briefly unconscious, before continuing by auto to Eureka.
The latest quotations show silver at 29 cents per ounce in New York, lead at 4.45 dollars per 100 pounds, and copper at 12.30 dollars in New York.
Windfall mill has operated since May 12 after a day long shutdown for repairs on a gasoline engine. The Farmers Mining Company pushed repairs and preparations for steady production this week. Windfall shipped gold bars again this week and paid workers on the 5th. Willian Swent of Chicago Eureka notified that a pipeline to Ruby Hill water works was completed, ensuring ample water. Cribbing work on the 800-foot shaft at Radooming proceeds as development plans target early next month.
The Board of County Commissioners met Monday July 3 with Commissioners Binle Fraser and Fulton present along with the District Attorney and Clerk. They examined bills allowed and the auditor's lawful balance, noted bond concerns for O Strattan and ordered appearance August 7 for bond extension, and directed poll taxes to be redirected to road funds under the constitutional amendment approved last election. the Board adjourned to July 10.
Eureka awaits July railroad news with no update on the Eureka and Palisade Railway rebuild. Agent Dye of the K P and Superintendent Mayberry of the Richmond Eureka Mining Co both say they have no information.
Thomas Dixon purchased 111 head of range horses from Charley Allison this week. He drove them to the Sadler ranch in Diamond Valley and turned them out to pasture, joining 40 head already in the locality. Dixon plans to fatten the animals there before shipping to market.
Special Auditor J H Rogers reviews county books from April 1 1910 to June 30 1911 for Eureka County Nevada. He notes minor discrepancies in 1909 and 1910 tax rolls, one warrant error corrected, and finds no major faults with cash, receipts, or fees. commends county officials for careful accounting.
R A Dean, who taught at Blue Eagle and the Bar doli ranch near Currant in Nye County, has returned to Hamilton and will spend the summer there.
Mrs Mary Curnow wife of James Curnow aged 68 died last night after a Nevada residence of many years. Born in England she and her husband spent two decades in Brush County near Palisade then moved to Reno. Eight children and 21 grandchildren survive along with her husband. She was a charter member of Nevada Rebekah Lodge No 7.
W 1H Sweeney advertises 75 head of fine mules at Dexter Livery on North Main. News notes widespread robberies on Wells Fargo boxes near Pogonip and Ruby Hill, with stage lines hit near Hill and White River Valley. Multiple marriages listed, a ground incorporation in San Francisco, and shootings near Buel street. reports of the Eureka Consolidated Company hoisting works and various local vignettes.
Buckhorn correspondence notes Buckhorn mines operating quietly with small force, Mes. Isaace delivers vegetables to ranch, and James Raine’s mines praised by Mes. Stone and Davie for promising prospects. Petition circulates to appoint J C Tyree Postmaster as mail route praise grows. Pete Keller and George Williams mine hunting, others active in nearby districts. No idle men in town.
Robbers with a gun menaced Clark and forced a warning about his head inside the coach. No passengers were harmed. John Gregovich reports 700 dozen fresh Mormon eggs at his Main Street store. Eureka and Montgomery Street show lively crowds. Bill Sweeney’s mare Maggie, winner at the Willows, was stolen last night with a broken lock.
Event planners urge participants to complete their evening dream by wearing a white neck tie for the North Pole Dance. Organizers emphasize festive attire and holiday spirit at the venue, inviting community members to join the charity fundraiser.
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