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Newspaper

Eureka Sentinel

Location

Eureka, Nevada, United States of America

Date

Jul 20, 1908

Page

3

Eureka Sentinel notes and travelers from Currant Creek

Eureka Sentinel reports on several Eureka visitors including Jim Jobowon and Joe Sauron from Currant Creek, and Mrs M Rich departing for Dockwater. Local events include a Teatifle Lodge meeting, a packet knife found on Main Street, teachers elected in Winnemucca and Winnemucca primary, and Rev A Lester Hazlett’s Episcopal service. Also mentions Mrs Amelia Mletcher’s Lamothe Valley trip, Lucky Strike mine location notice, Archie Harris planning a California trip, Tex Rickard and wife en route to Ely, and W R Amidon’s new red motorcycle stirring town interest.

Jim Jobowon Joe Sauron Currant Creek Eureka R. A. Dean Palisade Hamilton Thoreday Raby Hill Mercantile Company Sed Mre George W. Halstead Corriut Creek Eurepe M. Rich Rauchst Maintreet Skvtiver Mies Hattie Morris San Francisco Teatifle Lodge No. 7 Rot B N. A. Whitmore K & PI Palisadr ‘Tureday Winnemucca Mre Jessie 1 Diamond Jennie Emit Mra FA Muleoy Bn Just Bean Winnemacon Paulie Amelia Mletcher Mra. D. Morrow Lamothe Valley Eiko County Ozarkov Prospect Eureka Mining District A. 0. Florio Philip Paroni M. Y. Murply

Rebekah Lodge Installation Announced for Monday Evening

Diamond Rebekah Lodge No. has officers installed by District Deputy Grand President Grace Travers. Newly installed are Past Noble Grand Ligsle Davies Noble Grand Sophia Fulton Vice Grand Nottie Bremenkawpf Secretary Blythe Swick Treasurer William Zadow Chaplain Olivette Green Wardeo Laure Biale Conductor Mamie Morrison Inside Guardian Olga Wilhelm Outside Guardian Antone Ferraris R N G Hannah Williams L N G Amelia Fietcher HK V G Jennie Zadow L V G Annie Smith.

Diamond Rebekah Lodge No Grace Travers Noble Grand Ligsle Davies Sophia Fulton Nottie Bremenkawpf Blythe Swick William Zadow Olivette Green Wardeo Laure Biale Mamie Morrison Inside Guardian Olga Wilhelm Outside Guardian Antone Ferraris N.G Hannah

Big Ditch Flush Clears Stale Odor After Rain

A heavy two hour rainfall Sunday night flooded Eureka and nearby areas, giving the big ditch a much needed flushing. The runoff removed the rank odor from stagnant water and decaying garbage, at least temporarily.

Big Ditch Eureka Cam

Two Boys Drowned Near Koreka in Eureka District

July 12 1908 two boys Morris Leighton and Chester McLellan died by drowning at Sulphur Springs near the Sadler Ranch Diamond Valley two youths aged 16 and 20 lost while swimming Morris unable to swim and clinging to a plank McLellan tried to save him Olney Leighton brother of Morris attempted to rescue both but exhausted he could not. bodies recovered that night near Koreka and buried in Eureka cemetery.

Morris Leighton Chester McLellan Sadler Diamond Valley Koreka Tom Morris Leighton Mra. G. W. Leighton Koroks Chester Arthur McLellan Joby B. McLahan Clare Michigan Olney Leighton Morris Novads Central Copper Company Mr. Leighton Oak Station Eureka & Palisade Young McLellan Otter McLellan Olney Olowy Leighton Boye Swan McLaslian Sadler Ranch A. H L. Swarthout Leighton John Haffmaster Bosida Jon Huffmaster A. HL. Swarthout Mrs. Leighton Som Olney P. A Nevada Chicago A. H Swarthout EB. & PL E. W. Bailontion Mre G. W. Leighton Grand Rapids Michi Eureka Griatahicken

Ruby Hill Booms as Richmond Eureka Mines Expand

Ruby Hill and the Richmond-Eureka plant area show strong activity with ore shipments rising from 140 to 160 tons daily. Rail freight will likely lift tonnage as road operations improve, while local excitement and optimistic outlook grow in Eureka and the Hill community. Two applicants, Miss Mary Morsivon and Miss Dora Hildebrand, sat for the teachers’ certification exam in Eureka, with papers sent to Carson City for Board review, and certificates expected after state approval.

Richmond-Eureka Company Ruby Hill Son Ralway Eureka Mary Morsivon Dora Hildebrand A. B. Lightfoot Curson City State Board of Examiners Curson State Board of Education

New Bishop Henry Dongle Robinson Begins Eureka Visit

The Right Reverend Henry Dongle Robinson of the Diocese of Nevada arrived by train Saturday from the western part of the state for his first visit to Eureka. A Wisconsin native and former Racine boys school president, he was consecrated last spring and now lives in Reno. He held Sunday morning services at the Episcopal Church and will officiate again at 7 o'clock Sunday evening.

Che Henry Dongle Robinson Nevada Eureka Wisconsin Racine Jane Reno Episcopal Church

Mendrigues Cycle Trip Delays Clergy Visit to Eureka

Rev. Hoyt B. Mendrigues halted en route from Clover Valley to Elko County on a motorcycle five miles east of Gold Creek. A breakdown near White Pine County forced Mr. Henriques to walk to the nearest town, then he rode the Newark valley stage to reach Eureka. The accident prevented Sunday services at the Episcopal Church and he left Clover Valley on Wednesday’s train.

Hoyt B. Mendrigues Eureka Clover Valley Elko County Gold Creek White Pine County Henriques Newark Valley Episcopal Church

State Board of Education meeting to plan fall school materials

Lager Lightfoot will leave for Carson City early this week to attend a State Board of Education meeting. He expects to be away from Eureka about three weeks while deputies prepare a course of study for the state's schools and ensure enough copies are printed for distribution before fall opening.

Lager Lightfoot Carson City State Board of Education Eureka Will Eavor

Breen Denies Supreme Bench Run Plans

Judge Breen says no truth to Western paper report he would seek the Supreme Bench this fall. He confirms candidacy for Judge of the Third Judicial District, the office he currently holds, at the next election.

Breen Brown Sentinel Tym Hhe Supreme Third Judicial District

Adams Declared Insane Again in Palisade Case

Palisade man Thomas Adame was committed for a second time to an insane asylum in Reno after a July Sunday incident in which he attempted to cut his throat. He had a prior attack two months earlier in Palisade, was discharged after a court examination, and returned to Eureka before another attempt led to new commitment. Sheriff W A Sweeney escorted him to Reno.

Palisade Reno Hawkins Thomas Adame Desroy Palieade Faroka Raon Eureka Sherif W. A. Sweeney

Boy Dies After Diving Accident in Pine Valley

Eurico Sasserno of Palisade mourns as 17 year old son M. A. Sasserno dies following a diving incident at the Calf Pasture on Pine Creek. He struck the bottom, suffered spinal injury, was taken to Rand ranch, worsened at night, and died Monday morning. Funeral held in Palisade with R. A. Dean present. buried beside mother and brother.

M. A. Sasserpo Eurico Sasserno Palisade Dan H. Rand G. D. Abbott Pine Creek Pine Valley Eureka County Parry Ranch Paliwade Saservo Rand Hoe Lasserne Eureka Bayial RB. A. Dean Stone Toe Anelder R. A. Dean

Leighton Mines Bonded Near Eureka Nevada

The Leighton Mines in Nevada Central Copper Company near Oak Station, 35 miles north of Eureka, were bonded to Robert L. Bushnell and W. S. McGrea of Chicago. Capt. A H Swarthout of Chicago will lead development work immediately, with ore values in gold, silver and copper and high grade material reported.

Nevada Central Cop Ber Company G. W. Leighton Olney Leighton Eureka Oak Station Robert L. Bushnell W. S. McGrea Chicago A. H. Swarthout

Bargains in ladies waists at reduced sale prices

The One Price Store offers thin season black and white lawn waists plus colored waists at discount. Waleta items marked down from 250 to 1.40, waists from 2 to 1.25, items at 1.50 and 125 now Te, waists from 1 and 750 to 50c. Adve. Mas. A, PRasen.

Waleta Adve. Mas. A Prasen

Owl Advertises Blue Ribbo Beer and Bargain Shirts

Go to the Owl for Blue Ribboo Beer and bargain shirts with Mens $1.26 to $1. Shirte now 75 routs. Ten percent off regular price on all Mens Suits ordered within 30 days at Advt Mav Bros Store. Blue Ribboo Beer at the Owl.

Advt Mav Bros

Prominent Nevada Lawyer Elliott Establishes Eureka Home

Albert D. Elliot and Mrs Elliot arrived in Eureka from Reno and moved into the Blair house on Nob Hill. An attorney by profession with mining interests, he formerly ran for Surveyor General in 1906 and held posts in Alaska and the U S Senate. He plans a Main Street law office once fixtures arrive, signaling confidence in Eureka’s future prosperity.

Albert D. Elliot Eureka Reno Goldfield Bullfrog Fairview Churchill County Senate McKinley Elliot United States Court Alaska West Nevada Main Street

Guild Social Featuring Bishop Rikinson in Eureka

The Guild of St. James hosted an informal reception for Bishop Henry Dunglass Rikinson of the Nevada diocese on Saturday evening at Mr and Mrs G Whitmore’s Nob Hill home in Eureka. About 100 guests attended as Mrs Avitrow Stinson led the welcome, with Mrs Whitstone and daughter Miss Hele assisting. Dessert and refreshments followed. Miss Nine Whitmore sang several vocal numbers before guests departed, pleased with the evening’s entertainment.

Guild Eureka Guild of St. James’ Episcopal Cbhurd Henry Dunglass Rikinson Diocese of Nevada G. Whitmore Allindanes Avitrow Stinson Moe Mra Whitstore Mise Hele Miss Nine Whitmore Questa

Card of Thanks for Hero Chester A McLallax

Card expresses gratitude to Bareks residents for kindness and sympathy after Chester A McLallax died saving Tom Morris Leighton. Note of respect from relatives, with signatures including A H Swarnor Selle, Blue Eagle Ranch, Erwin Allred, Will Horton, and Mrs G Tarner. Also mentions Nye County buyers in Eureka for ranch property transfer and sale of half interest to Will Horton. Owl ad appears for Blue Ribbon Beer.

Bareks Chester Arthur McLallax Tom Morris Leighton Chester Selle Blue Eagle Ranch Erwin Allred Will Horton G. Tarner Blue Eagle Nye County Eureka Legs Mra Turner

Develop Holly Mine at Adams Hill Under Construction

The Holly Mining Company reports a force at work on Adams Hill building a structure to house a gasoline engine and hoist. Upon completion, active development will begin on the company property. Cards of Thanks express gratitude for kindness shown after the death of Morris and Chester Arthur McLellan, with flowers and support noted from Mr and Mrs George W Leronton and Mrs Otsey Leronton.

Holly Mining Company Adams Hill Morris Chester Arthur McLellan George W. Leronton Wits Otxey Leronron

Correction of deputy sheriff bill in Eureka proceedings

A correction notes that James Mackey’s bill for services as deputy sheriff in Eureka on July 3 and 4 was misstated in last week’s Commissioners’ proceedings. The amount should have read $8 instead of $18, and the Sentinel apologizes for the error.

James Mackey Eureka Commissioners The Sentinel

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Hert Wilkins Joe Neb Hill Peter Breen Elko Archie Harris Seave California J. F. Powell A. Lester Hazlett Virginia City St. James’ Episcopal Church G. I. (Tex) Rickard Arived Rawhide Ely Order of the Huntern Star Theus George W. Leighton Adelaide Wilhelm Betts Falinger EB & P W. R. Amidon Minnie Man Miss Man Chester Paul Tn Earekt Rebekah Hoyt B. Henriques Mes A. B Lightfoot Misser Erie Ether Helen Whinne Christian Anbey McLeilao Adams M. A. Sasserno Owl Albert D, Elliot Yours, A. H. Swarnor L. H. Francis Smith Wails Fargo New Meaidence Levan House Spring Street W. M. Forster Hessaye Cal Li Tad Henry E. Mitchell W. F. Burnett Edward and Clark Streets C. Hamilton Orrex Smith-Rickerd Over Wella Fargo & Co's Ttl Otto T. Williams Dotta Eureka Shaving Parlor Game Hongerson Ruby Hill Mercantile CO United States Smelting and Refining Co Eureka Station A. P. Mayberry Mevada ZADOW Louise 8. Zadow Main and Clark Sts Eureka, Nevada
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