Local notes and obituaries mark Eureka events
Eureka Chronicle notes homecomings and visits from Ely Tonopah and Pine Valley. Mrs Russell improves after illness. M P Murphy, Eureka elder, dies of pneumonia with next week’s life sketch promised. New County Commissioner announcements for both parties. Tax List and Board of Equalization notices published. Death of Glen Logan’s father prompts travel plans. Eureka Nevada Railway weighs 900 ton ore shipment, balancing with 600 ton capacity. Mineral Hill mines yield antimony prompting ore demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar Eather
W. R. Reynolds
W. H. Gilkey
Reno
Otto Mau
Viola
Mr. Mau
Ely
Nevada
Peter Breen
Pine Valley
George Shuktes
Beowawe
M. P. Murphy
Eureka
the Sentinel
Edgar Sadler
R. J. Reid
W. J. Hooper
Board of Equalization
Sentinel
Glen Logan
Lucidtuffa
Prospect Mountain
Eureka - Nevada
Mineral Station
Palisade
United States Mining & Smelting Company
Mineral Hill
Kennet
California
Red Cross Auxiliary Severs Ties With Reno Chapter
Eureka secretary Mrs. D States reports new Red Cross members and July donations received up to the July 17 organization of the Eureka Chapter. The amount forwarded to Reno ends the auxiliary’s business relations with the Reno Chapter. Donations list includes multiple donors with small amounts.
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Red Cross
D. States
Eureka
Sentinel
Reno
Rogers
Maurizio Pieretti
Paul Padriato
A. Martelotti
Johnson
W Ferguson
R Harvey
H Harvey
Annie Harvey
Pauline Mjul
Otte Mam
Eureka Trip to Skelton Ends With Tied Game
Eureka baseball team and supporters traveled through mud and flooded roads to Skelton for a Saturday night return game. After a long journey and social dance, Eureka led 11 to 11 after nine, but Skelton won 12 to 11 in the final inning. The trip featured gum trades, rooter crowds, and rough roads returning home by Tuesday morning.
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the Sentinel
Judson Hooper
Eureka
Skelton
Rooters
Skelton Boys
Railroad Canyon
Rootera
Eurekans
Cold Creek
W. A. Moore
No Present Change In Local Railway Service
General Manager J. E. Sexton of the Eureka Nevada Railway asks the Sentinel to announce there will be no change in rail service between Palisade and Eureka for 30 days or until after August 22, 1918. The notice includes thanks from Frank Sigarina and Albina Sigarina for support during the illness and death of their sister and mother and for flowers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Sexton
The
Eureka-Nevada
Sentinel
Palisade
Eureka
Frank Sigarina
Albina Sigarina
Republican Duborg Seeks Washoe Senate Seat
At Austin Nevada on July 12 1918 C H Duborg a former Eureka County resident and large property holder is a Republican candidate for State Senator from Washoe County and seeks support for the race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Nevada
Manuel Olave
C. H. Duborg
Eureka County
Washoe County
Red Cross dissolves old Reno auxiliary forms new Eureka Chapter
On Wednesday evening at the Red Cross rooms the Reno Chapter auxiliary was dissolved and a new Eureka Chapter formed. Officers elected to October 1919 include Estella Hooper as Chairwoman and Elsie Hooper as Secretary. An Executive Committee was set and by laws deferred. Donations totaling 825.99 were turned over to the new chapter, including a 287.22 check from Carson City Red Cross and various gifts. a$1.00 donation from John Ferrari of Prospect was noted as omitted previously.
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Red Cross
Court House
Reno
Estella Hooper
K. G. Kitchen
Elsie Hooper
A. Fraser
D. States
Kate Harris
Clarence Johnson
W. R. Reynolds
J. B. Biale
Ada Rattazzi
Eureka Kopp
Anne Flavin
Albertine Burdick
Della Rattazzi
A. O
Florio
Handley
Eng
Langwi
Pete
Fritz Walti
John Ferrari
Prospect
Sentinel
Death of Mary M. Sigarini at Pinto Creek Ranch
Mary Madeline Sigarini died at Pinto Creek ranch in White Pine County on Monday July 15 after a long hernia illness. Funeral held at Merialdo Hotel Eureka with services by J. J. Lucey and others. burial in Catholic cemetery. Survived by brother Frank Sigarini and daughter Albina. remains at Pinto Creek ranch home.
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Mary Madeline Sigarini
Pinto Creek
White Pine County
Merialdo Hotel
Eureka
J. J. Lucey
J. B. McNaughton
Anna Lucey
Trensanesca
Genoa
Italy
Frank Sigarini
Albina
Ore Shipments This Week to Utah Smelters
Rail shipments report pour cars from Adams Hill by the Eureka Holly Company and nine cars of slag dumps from the Richmond Eureka Company via the Eureka Con.
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Utah
Eureka-Holly Company
Adams Hill
Richmond-Eureka Company
Eureka Con
Disastrous Fire Strikes Palisade Towns and Buildings
A wide blaze began at 8:30 a.m. in the Palisade Hotel kitchen and spread to homes and business blocks. Eureka County’s chemical cart fought the fire with limited effect, as no hydrants existed and nearby Humboldt river was distant. Carlin sent a yard engine to assist, and the blaze subsided before full action could occur. losses listed include store and residences, a school and jail, plus a hotel and saloon.
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Palisade
Palisade Hotel
Eureka County
Humboldt River
Carlin
Charles Walker
Raine Estate
School House
Death of Mrs Charles Pedlar after illness in Ely
Mr and Mrs Llewellyn Pedlar and relatives traveled from Eureka to Ely where Mrs Charles Pedlar died of diabetes after a period of illness. She formerly lived in Eureka and Butte Montana and leaves a husband and a 14 year old daughter. Burial was in Ely with family present. Edward Berryman Jr reports attending University Training Camp in Tucson and adjusting to warm conditions. Legal blanks and mining locations for sale are available at the office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Llewellyn
Thelma
Walter
Earl J. Andrews
Ely
Eureka
Pedlar
Charles Pedlar
Butte
Montana
Edward Berryman, Jr
Tucson
Arizona
Progress of the War Shifts as Allies Gain Momentum
The Salt Lake Tribune reports Russia factions mostly favor the Allies with Bolshevik resistance waning. Murman residents disarm 200 Bolshevik troops bound for Allied marines. Czecho-Slovaks and Siberians gain control from Vladivostok to the Pacific. Britain, and possibly Japan, may send troops. Moscow sees violent clashes over the Lenine government. Ukraine rebels against German plunder. Italian advance in Albania drives Austrians back with French and British support.
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Salt Lake
Moscow
Siberia
European Russia
Pacific
Vladivostok
Great Britain
Lenine-Trotzky
Count von Mirbach
Ukraine
Albania
Vogura
Aviona
Berat
Semeni
Tomorica
Adriatic Sea
Lake
Ochrida
Scumbi River
Monastir
Itrench
Also Mentioned on This Page
J. B Venturino
W. H. Russell
Chris Johnson
Tonopah
Mrs
J.C. Johnson
Red Cross Auxiliary
Red
Mary M. Sigarini
Dan Downey
N. A. Whitmore
Tory Pollars
Epward HeeRera
Europa Hotel
Main and
Clark Streets
Eureka, Nevada
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