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Newspaper
Eureka Sentinel
Location
Eureka, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1902
Page
3
Gureha Sentinel reports on July 26 1902 Eureka and Tonopah traffic. Local notices include visits from Duckwater Hemetlonm and Salt Lake residents, trips to San Francisco Austin Crock and Reno, and a typhoid illness affecting U S Geological Survey scout J E Spurr. Firewood, whisky selling, and dog poison issues are noted amid camp activity at Tonopah.
Ralph W. Travers, born in Kureks and once locomotive fireman, traveled to San Francisco last Monday seeking hospital treatment after years affected by locomotor ataxia. His health worsened over months, with declining vision and headaches, while he resides with his mother Mrs. M. G. Foster in Buteks.
Two tickets entered in Eureka with delegates pledged to Mr Breen for District Judge, while some refuse any pledge. Breen support noted amidst unspecified party activity. Also reports new Boss Washing Machine praised for efficiency at Hill’s business. Chocolate cream sods factory line opened at Sao Francisco Brewery selling $2 per dozen.
The town of Tonopah may incorporate. H C Cutting withdraws from governor race. Eastern Tonopah Co of 3¢ Louis formed. A public meeting accused two local peace officers. Tonopah Miner labor strike ends with sale to Sackett Cornell and T H Van Devort. Paper delayed, printers paid back wages.
Obituary notices list the deaths of E Snyder of Quincy Plumas County California a former Eureka student and Elko public school principal who helped establish Elko High School and was a renowned educator aged 43 native of Ohio Jefferson Henderson prominent Elko banker and businessman father of the prison warden district attorney aged 78 native of Kentucky Adolph Goffin old Eureka resident died at his Goodwin Canyon cabin at about 75 years old formerly ran a stage line between Eureka and Secret Canyon native of Belgium. Also mentions Sol Tipple receiving a new line of teas from Lindley Co of Sacramento and a new mill with coffee ground free of charge.
The SesixEL announces the engagement of Linda Cardanalli and John Deposlt both Eureka county residents. Cardanalli is the daughter of Mrs Joseph Franchi of Prospect and the groom elect hails from the Depauli ranch near Bareks. The couple plans a wedding on August 6 1902 and will reside east after the ceremony. Also notes a Eureka mining district visit by Wm F Newell of Selby Smelting Co and ore shipments over the Eureka & Pallande Railroad for the week ending July 25 1903.
In Tonopah residents weigh the value of a railroad against a 250000 bonus to secure lines into town. Proponents cite easier ore shipment and broader growth, while opponents argue the region benefits more from local freight and water development, noting mining camps prospered before rail access. The Miner urges restraint and business realism.
Tonopah miners seek better wages whileNevada gains attention from eastern investors. Carson Appeal notes Nevada mines attract press interest and that Salt Lake Herald highlights Nevada as a bonanza location. Eastern capital has already invested, promising revival for the Silver State’s mining districts.
A Nevada report describes a counterfeit twenty dollar piece with drilled holes along the edge filled with a revealing substance. The maker removes about seven fifty in gold from each coin before passing it. The State Treasurer’s office received one such coin from the Winnemucca bank and two more were passed in Carson City from other sources. A Nevada source notes the craftsman pockets roughly seven fifty per coin. Mouse for Sale. Being desirous of leaving Eureka I offer my dwelling house on Atlas Hill for sale. The house contains six rooms, and is in fairly good condition. There is a bargain in this dwelling, for the lumber it contains. For further particulars apply to Mrs. A. P. Anperson, Your Life Insured? If not, protect your family by taking out a policy in the New York Life Insurance Company. B. L. Surra, Agent.
The Virginia Chronicle notes Republican pressure for A. O. Cleveland's governorship as Carson Appeal reports Sadler and Allen factions planning separate campaigns after a Saturday meeting. In Reno a lively scene is promised, with wood and ore headlines from Ely to the Tallyho mine. Colorado Supreme Court delays ruling on the Attorney General's case against American Smelting & Refining Company awaiting September.
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