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Newspaper
Eureka Sentinel
Location
Eureka, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1909
Page
3
The Eureka Sentinel reports a busy period with Willie Rowe arriving by a scheduled plane, bar association notices, and numerous residents traveling between Eureka and nearby counties. Social events include the Rescue Company ball, St James Guild activities, and Decoration Day crowds, while several residents relocate or visit Ely, Reno, and Salt Lake.
Decoration Day services drew a crowded hall in Kareks with Gureka Lodge and Diamond Rebekah Lodge organizing prayers and speeches by K McLucas. Children sang America as a procession toured Odd Fellows cemeteries, flags flown at half mast and townsfolk joined miners arriving from nearby areas. Also reported is the Duckwater property sale arranged by the Lander County Livestock Association through Joseph Tognoul, with gear and ranches across northern Nevada to be transferred to a major regional operator.
The marriage of Mr. Bush Dawkins and Mrs. Winnie Philipse occurred Monday evening at L W Cromer residence in Boreks with Justice Cromer officiating. Mrs. Mary E Cromer and Mrs. Mary Ella Loofbourton witnessed. Dawkins, a mining man, came from Idaho recently. the bride is daughter of Mrs. D P Jones of Bureka.
Eureka subscribers will receive the Sentinel by mail as town carrier service has been discontinued by May Bros. agents for the San Francisco and Salt Lake papers. The Sentinel will still be available at Man Bros. store.
Ed Coyle received a telephone message in Eureka on Wednesday from Hamilton announcing a rich gold strike in Candlestick Canyon near Seligman. The report claimed the new Hamilton area showed very rich prospects, but details were unavailable.
Thomas Roselli, who has been taking a course of treatment at Hot Springs Elko, has returned home somewhat improved and plans to return there after attending to some basic business matters.
The regular monthly meeting of the Board of County Commissioners will be held on Monday. All bills against the county should be filed with the County Clerk not later than Saturday.
Congressman George A Bartlett visits Niagara City as Mayor Doug Douglass recalls early 70s mining work in Roby Hill chamber and ore fitting for first car. Bartlett notes Douglass’s political rise, discusses Eureka and Roby Hill history, then reports on an arrest of a 15 year old Indian boy for desecrating graves and selling flowers to the Redlight district, with sheriff noting the theft and the youth held overnight before release.
California court records show an application to dissolve Eureka Consolidated Mining Company filed in the Superior Court on May 26. The 1870 company with 5,000,000 capital is to be succeeded by the Richmond-Eureka Mining Company, affiliated with the United States Mining Company of Boston, to take over the property and mine records of gold silver and lead.
A Boowawe shipment of 200 range horses gathered on the Damele Fye Canyon and Dean ranges this week. Prices paid were notably higher than for the past year with some bunches selling as high as 22.60 dollars per head in the corral.
Excursion and picnic at J P Raine's ranch seven miles from Palisade Pine Valley set for Sunday January 20 under the Auspices of the Eureka public school Grounds suitable and railway rate reductions under consideration by Koruka and Palixate Railway The management in charge will announce full details next week in the Sentinel.
The Western Pacific Railway advances with ballasting to Boowane and a second Humbolds river bridge six miles west of Palisade nearing completion. Steel spans replace temporary wooden structures as Grow leads construction, with trains range moving toward Battly Movotaly.
Deputy Superintendent A B Lightfoot mails circulars to district school boards warning of high costs and risks from teachers’ agencies. He notes many teachers sought through agencies last year and that early hiring is essential as good teachers later in the year become scarce. He urges officers to secure qualified teachers promptly and to enforce contract requirements by law.
Mrs. Louisa Irwin sues Joe Togevet in Nye County District Court to restrain use of 160 inches of water granted years ago. The case, linked to Duckwater irrigation and a prior shooting incident, revisits old protests, state grants, and claims water waste while Togevet irrigates 340 acres beyond need.
Eureka Public School reports May Hall of Honor with dozens of students listed by grade. Names include Mobbie Lacey, Joe Moderalli, Addie Meriaida, Fatetli Minolotti, Robbie McGiyon, Kila Shafer, Neva Collins, Beatrice Dye, Harold Golding, Fanny Gibson, and many others across first through senior grades.
The Roll of Honor for Ruby Hill Shoo records pupils who maintained perfect attendance and met scholarship standards for May 1920. First Grade Walter Kitchen and Walter McNaughton lead with others named across grades, including Margaret Kitchen, Leon Wlev, Sophia Kathorne, Estella Hosevenn, Malvina Rice, Dewey McNaughton, Jane McNaughton, Minnie Martin, Joseph Kitchen, Vivian Hicks, Daniel McNaughton, Abram Laird, and Charles Hamwtens under Principal.
Eureka Windfall Mining announces nearly completed cyanide mill five miles south of Eureka. Machinery started last night and initial saw mill run planned for early next week once tankware is ready. Eureka School Principal Selected: George H. Coverdale of Stocket Montana to lead Eureka Public School next year at $1200 for ten months. nine years as principal and superintendent praised. Four Games Now Running in Eureka Foter Welty Faro game opens at Lani & Repaito's Eureka Brewery saloon. first this town in years. two ropottle wheels and twenty-one game machines active.
Eureka wins 31 to 2 at Palisade, with strong Eureka battery and errors by Palisade. Slow field conditions and rough play marked the game, as Palisade touted missing stars but showed grit. Palisade invites a rematch in two weeks, while Eureka considers a return visit to Palisade.
Professor J G Sprogham of Nevada University's Engineering Dept visited Eureka Thursday touring public schools with focus on Eureka High School. He praised history math Latin but found English lacking and science nearly absent due to single teacher. He recommended Eureka graduates receive Nevada University credit and be admitted without further exam. An illustrated talk on Nevada University impressed patrons and pupils.
Ruby Hill and Eureka area activity spans reopening boarding house Memorial Day closure and new miners at local mines. Notable: George Hall named sole receiver in Nye and Ormsby County banks. Nevada Supreme Court blocks Tonopah actions. Writs tied to bank receivership and corporate governance amid ongoing court battles.
Mra A R Randolph returned from Salt Lake. Mra Allen of Eiko visited Pallands this week. Mee G J Kenyon visited Biko and Carlin. Mra Miles McKinson returned from Ogden after attending her father’s funeral. The Valley Hoass dance Monday drew large crowds and thanks go to Mr and Mrs C F McBride. Palisade ball team met by 23 piece Palimde Band at the depot. a misunderstanding about playing was corrected. Eureka residents treated the team royally. Prof JG Serogham of Nevada State University passed through on Thursday en route to Korets to promote education and Nevada’s advantages. he urges locals to prepare for good futures and supports state universities.|>
Thomas New, a Winnemucca ranch hand, was shot and killed on May 26 in a saloon by D. M. L. Baron known as Mormon Day. Baron surrendered at the jail after the act, a man with long residence and property, facing a divorce dispute over alleged interference with his family.
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