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Newspaper
Eureka Sentinel
Location
Eureka, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1907
Page
3
Eureka Sentinel lists visitors and departures including William Cartole from Ely and families at Lake Tahoe. It notes ranchers ad for stallions, teachers returning from Mineral Hill, Miss Samserno from Palisade, and rail delay affecting Eureka trains. Also covers lodge meetings, typhoid case, railroad advent at Olinghouse, and fruit bloom forecasts.
Popular Newark Valley pair Miss Jolis Robinson and Mr Charles A Minoletti wed in Eureka on Wednesday at their Odar Hill home with Justice L W Cromer officiating. A wedding supper followed at the Zadow hotel and a reception at the Opera House ball.
From the Ely Expositor May 31 report Carrie Bellinger, longtime Ely resident, wed Joseph Capriola of Elko at noon yesterday. The ceremony took place at the bride’s brother William Bellinger’s home in Lamuille Valley, with James Rattazsi of Eureka and Mia’s brother among the relatives. The couple plans to reside in Elo.
In the past week a dog poisoner was active in Karka. Five animals are dead and several others were given strychnine but saved by owners who treated them promptly. The act is described as villainous and the culprit will face justice if identified.
Legislative act creates the Publicity Commission to advertise state resources. Each county selects two commissioners to assist the board, with up to 250 dollars a month per county. The board meets in June at the State Capitol to finalize appointments, Eureka County urged to participate, and local leaders called to nominate capable, time-committed men. Also notes a quiet Eureka wedding, thanks to Eureka Band, population growth, a marriage license for Joseph Walker and Elizabeth Evert, and Decoration Day cream parlors profits.
Memorial services at the Masonic and Odd Fellows hall drew many attendees led by Spencer Reynolds with the Daughters of Rebekah and Odd Fellows officers. A procession moved to the Old Fellows cemetery where Prof. Lightfoot spoke. graves were decorated and remembered. Decoration Day bogey ride near the ball grounds caused Harry Delaney to suffer a dislocated and elbow-broken arm. two others had minor bruises.
The Eu reka High School graduating exercises will be held at the Opera House on Thursday evening, June 6, with the Senior Class to receive diplomas. After the program, dancing will follow featuring performances by the students including poetry, song, and a final address by Principal A. M. Lightfoot.
Mails and express from the West to Palisade have lagged about 24 hours this week due to a serious engine breakdown on the Solano ferry that carries trains across the straits at Benicia. A plan to tow the Solano with tugs during repairs is under consideration to restore connections, else Palisade links may be cut for another week.
Nevada Eureka Company increases labor and installs new machinery on Raby Hill near Albion mines as it advances development and improvements though lumber shortages slow progress. H. M. Chance of Philadelphia and Superintendent J. E. Richardson oversee efforts to finish work quickly. Great Smelter Strike Settled at Bingham Junction ends 10 day stoppage affecting about 1200 workers, averting wider regional impact on ore shipments from Raby Hill to Richmond Eureka operations.
Judge Peter Breen, born in Eureka, reported on the A Cassia murder trial and praised local conditions. He noted Richmond-Eureka mines show wealth with 750000 dollars in treasury and daily ore output around 150 tons. The mine extends 1000 feet deep, plans 500 more, and aims to cross out. The district reports a historic revival and around 200000000 in yields over time.
In Justice Court Judge Cromer overruled a motion to quash service but dismissed the action against Mrs Leighton. After plaintiff testimony, judgment favored Sol Tipple for 247.98 and costs. The case was appealed to the District Court.
Eurekans return with news of a major spring copper find in the Cold Creek Mining District in Newark Valley White Pine County. A copper bearing ledge over a mile long and four to ten feet wide yields five to 30 percent copper with gold and silver, plus potential iron ore. About 40 claims located, mining district formed, with Simonsen Brothers Join Hancock Jr. Mackey Ben Simonsen among interest holders. Ore identified as native copper caprite chalcocite and chalcopyrite, suggesting future large profits as development proceeds near Bald Mountain.
A Rescue Hose Company meeting last Monday set up committees to coordinate with Nob Hill Hose Company for the Fourth of July celebration and to organize the annual Regens Hose Company ball on the Fourth night.
J Oates returned from Ely last Saturday and Charles Six came back from Salt Lake. Carl Short left Thursday for Sacramento to join his wife. A Knight arrived from England last week. New machinery arrived at the Locan shaft for mining use. Mrs A P Mayberry and children returned from Salt Lake. The Base Range Dramatic Club staged The Pride of Virginia at Eureka Opera House last Wednesday with a full house. Gorman's Orchestra provided music for a late dance that continued until early Thursday morning.
Angelo Florio of Baroka leaves Diamond Station with about 60 work horses for a demanding market. Reports say 15,000 draught horses are being driven to death to supply labor for foundations, hauling, and construction. The San Francisco horse market braces for more arrivals as teams are added and prices rise.
Thursday afternoon at the grounds south of town the Ruby Hill and Eureka clubs met in a spirited match. The Eureka team won 11 to 1 after a display of brilliant plays by players from both sides. An arrangement had set a free chance at the Opera House for the loser, and Ruby Hill agreed to surrender the ball next Tuesday evening.
It now seems definite that the Postal Telegraph Company will enter Nevada from Salt Lake through Ely in White Pine County and proceed westward to Eureka Austin Manhattan Tonopah Goldfield and Rhyolite. From Tonopah the line will run north to Carson and Reno.
Fire Warden Dan Nostrosa tested new cotton hose and fire plugs on Main street and found both in good order on a Friday.
Two work horses weighing 1000 to 1100 pounds are wanted by the Nevada Eureka Mining Company. The animals must be sound and well broken. Apply to J B Richardson, Superintendent, at Zadow Hotel. Mining location blank for sale at the Sanvinal office.
F described trip by F G Baum of the California Electrical Power Company and E A Laman, with Joe Siri, to assess a feasible path for a hydroelectric line from the Trackee river to Ely. They plan supplying power and light to towns and mining camps along the route, including Austio and Eureka, traveling via Newark Valley and the Ely shortcut.
In Ely a discussion on the average points in the widow during a solo game led J A Fesler and Frank Rathbee to bet 100 on the average after 200 solo hands. The spread showed the average at 91 6 points, confirming Fesler's view that it would exceed one. Six hundred hands were dealt to settle the question.
Card of Thanks to the many kind friends and acquaintances of Pulleade and vicinity who extended many favors and sympathized in our late bereavement we express heartfelt gratitude Mus Paart and Sows
The regular monthly meeting of the Board of County Commissioners will be sold on Monday. All bills against the county should be filed with the County Clerk not later than Saturday, June 1.
Jack Wistos indicted on four forgery counts fled from Ely jail May 12 and was tracked by Sheriff Sweeney with Deputy Hudgens. He was found at work on Ruby Hill near Eureka and arrested, then sent back to Eureka jail. Age about 25 to 30. Forgery total estimated in the hundreds of dollars.
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