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Newspaper
Eureka Sentinel
Location
Eureka, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1908
Page
2
The Republicke National Convention meets in Chicago on Tuesday June 16 and promises one of the most exciting gatherings in years. A number of sephants contend for Grat place on the ticket, but only a few names appear readable in the damaged text.
A. B. Lrawrroor urges Eureka patrons to visit all departments next week to see progress and the Gordon Method of teaching led by Miss Whitmore. He notes no institutes or meetings are available to observe the method and asks teachers and parents to test and question the classes for a fuller understanding and support of the open method.
Elmer G. Cobb and bride Beatrice Pearson, wed recently, were paraded through the streets in a car by prominent locals who sought attention. Sheets hung from the car as crowds watched while the couple wept. Cobb, connected with Nixon National Rank, planned to take his wife to Verdi then board a limited train to San Francisco.
A turnout of a vegetable wagon driven by Angelo Dipaoli spooked by slips of paper toppled onto Main Street near the Court House Saturday. The horses veered toward Cold Street then Boel Street and toward the old Eureka furnaces before being halted. No injuries or property damage reported.
An advertisement invites bidders to a sale at the Anderson camp two miles west of Palisade on the Southern Pacific Railway on June 22. Items include horses wagons car blacks with vols and other gear. The notice targets railroad graders and ranch workers and mentions William J. Malwiney as a former ranch foreman with ties to Eureka and Lauder counties.
The article notes William H. Taft of Ohio has 539 delegates pledged, with a majority likely on the first ballot. It discusses potential efforts to split Taft supporters, a possible dark horse, and speculation Roosevelt might enter if Taft falters, invoking dramatic ultimate outcomes.
Nevada State News reports on the Ostreicher return to Eiko, and a June 10 wedding in Eiko between Thomas EB of Porch, Eiko County and Miss Henrietta Shaw of Haywards California. It notes ex-sheriff A House’s critical hiccup condition and Salt Lake Morald’s order to enlarge the Independence forest reserve near Elko by 30 townships. James Davis returns from New York bragging on Nevada ore exhibit success. W Owens sells the Commercial Hotel in Winnemucca and plans to stay in Elko. A deadly altercation near Windewaged ends with Jack Bell shot by Lorenzo after a mining title dispute. Reno reports a homicide attempt and a self-inflicted shooting by Harry McQuasland following a domestic incident at a rooming house near a concert hall.
Judge Orr rules divorces will not be granted in Nevada solely on evidence from defendants in other states. He cites letters claiming defendants were not notified of actions and that testimony was coerced. The decision limits access to divorces for nonresidents.
Grand Lodge officers of F and A M and Royal Arch Masons were elected at the Reno meeting held Wednesday June 10. New selections include Grand Master Charles Palstone and Deputy Grand Master Frank Noreroas. Upcoming session planned for Carson.
Grey Ball Wyoming, a 200 resident town, gained notice last year by advertising through the Grey Bail Commercial club for wives. Ten thousand offers came to about 100 bachelors, leaving the area devoid of eligible bachelors. Now with six babies born in the past year, Grey Ball seeks further recognition from President Roosevelt as the 1910 census approaches.
Reno dispatch reports at a Central Labor Council meeting Robert E Skargs urged circulating petitions to repeal the Nevada State Police law and submit the issue to a referendum. He also urged against Newlands and Bartlett if Bartlett runs, calling them traitors to Tabor. Democratic leaders and other speakers condemned the law.
Hamilton Jack Roseveat returns with meat load from Green Springs. Minoletti, Ely court alum, named Mayor of Hamilton. Fred Haber of Denver visits and selects mining claims. Mrs Birch of Duckwater visits Mrs Lani for doctor consult. Weather warms, snow melts, locals busy with location and assessment work. Zoann Bros assay reports North White Pine ledge ten feet wide yielding 25 oz silver and 1 oz gold. Wiley from Monte Cristo reports winter mining success and ore shipping. Allen and Dean locate Treasure Hill quartz ledge near Silver Plate mine. Families visit Six Mile House. Coyle home hosts Sunday gathering. Tom Rosevear reshapes Shekelis ranch house. marriage hopes tied to Eureka trip. Hamilton Commercial Club plans Fourth of July celebration, funds raised quickly. Prospects improve as open ground remains mineralized. Sioux and Umatilla Indians clash at Portland circus. two Sioux Indians and another killed, Black Eagle slain.
The unveiling of the John W. Mackay statue and the Mackay School of Mines ceremony honored the mining leader’s legacy. Clarence and Mrs Mackay welcomed guests as J W Mackay’s son presented the statue and gifts. Sam Davis recounted notable incidents from Mackay’s life on the Comstock.
Dr Stubbs told the Regents at Revo that Nevada State University will share in a 5,444,000 Carnegie appropriation to pension aging professors. Provisions allow retirement at age five with at least 1200 per year, or after 25 years of service, 1800 per year for life.
Charles H. Ross, a Wells bartender born in Indiana, died after being shot by Dollie Hughes in a Wells Elko County house in the redlight district Thursday night. Ross, intoxicated, struck Hughes who then fired three shots, with one entering his abdomen and another his back. the third bullet missed. He died the following day.
The Elko Independent reports Elihu Palmer, publicity agent, promotes a new Humboldt County mining camp named Tiptop. He sent material without a paid enclosure, which was discarded as nonfunded content. The paper states it is not a charitable proposition for promoters or anyone else.
A league of Nevada Democratic newspapers was formed to raise standards and foster greater unity. President H. A. McChuney leads, with Charles F. Sprague, J. F. Haley, and F. L. Wildes as officers. Directors include Governor Dickerson, A. P. Bottersworth, J. I. Considine, H. A. Dunn, and Frank P. Mannix.
The notice urges property buyers to obtain guaranteed abstracts of title from the Elko County Abstract & Tithe Company. It warns titles are often imperfect and promises reliable guarantees to prevent sale delays due to oversights. Subscribers are urged to contact Elko for details.
A German inventor introduces a new bottle usable illuminating gas claiming it provides 60 candle power for eight hours daily over six weeks. William Blair departed Saturday with a four-bus load of lumber for the Stargo Ontioing Company at Stargo.
Public notice announces a sheriff sale directed by Eureka County District Court in Nevada on June 22, 1908. It lists judgment in favor of Hoglan Nelson Arvidson and others against Ed Anderson for 853 dollars plus interest and costs, with detailed personal property to be auctioned at Ed Anderson camp near Palisade.
Horses shipped June 10 1908 from Alpha Station to Council Brntts Towa by G A Moore in care numbered 110 2 116. Horses inspected 57 branded marks noted including left thigh left shoulder right thigh and left jaw with various symbols and letters. Inspected by W H Sweever Sheriff Eureka County Nevada and by Thomas Dixon Deputy Statement No 32.
The District Court of Eureka County Nevada orders Elijah M. Thompson as administrator to show cause why an order should not be granted for sale of real property of the deceased. The hearing is set for July 10, 1908 at 10 a.m. in Eureka Court House. A copy of the order will be published in the Eureka Transcript for four consecutive weeks. Judge Meter Breen. June 11, 1908.
A five dollar reward is offered to any person who informs the Sheriff’s Office of anyone shooting birds from trees or using sling shots for that purpose within Eureka town limits. The notice seeks to curb such acts and encourages community reporting.
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