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Newspaper
Eureka Sentinel
Location
Eureka, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1912
Page
4
William Sweet departs for Spokane on business. Eureka area crops and mine activity noted with ore shipments from Hamilton and Prospect Mountain. visits and travel by multiple residents. roadbed work on Nevada-Kureks Railway. bids sought for sinking a two compartment shaft by Nevada Central Copper Company. Local officials and merchants highlighted.
George Whittell, owner of the Nevada Eureka Railway, arrived from San Francisco with his son and W H Reid to observe road conditions and explore artesian water for reclamation. He leased the line to Nevada Transportation Company, aims to boost traffic and gauge valley water sources for large land tracts north of the rail line.
Telegram from Nevada University states danger from recent scarlet fever epidemic in Reno is past. Quarantine was raised a week ago. General health conditions in Reno are favorable for teachers attending the Summer School, per University Director Gronor Onpart.
At an adjourned June 14 meeting the Eureka County Board of Commissioners ordered renewing burglary insurance for one year beginning June 14 1912 with county funds up to 9625 and 80000 coverage. They also appointed H Rogers to audit county and township officers books for 1912 year to mid year and approved Clerk's registration supplies purchase from Nevada Press Company.
Andrew Dibble long-time Diamond Valley rancher sold his place to Jorgen P. Jacobson and plans to depart with Mrs. Dibble for Fallon Churchill County. They will drive across the country taking stock and household effects to their new ranching property.
G B Biale of Eureka returned Monday with a bride after a visit to Elko. Mise Therena Mord Leglia of Genoa Italy journeyed to wed Mr Biale in a ceremony held in Elko last Saturday. Biale runs a harness shop and shoe store on Main Street and prepared his Eureka home for the wife.
William F. Robinson and Albert W. Holmes of Reno were invested with the 38th degree of Masonry. Judge A L Fitzgerald conferred the honor after their election by the Scottish Rite conclave in Washington last October. Professor Lowers and General Kyle assisted in the ceremony.
Horses for sale including work saddle and unbroken animals advertised by PLUMMER Bros of Mineral Hill Nevada. For further particulars write to the address given in the notice.
A note announces services ready for orders in Eureka, offering delivery of milk, cream, and toe cream, plus meat, hay, and grain. The operator, Toxi Rowaxo, is listed at Jerry Ahora Stable and Corral in South Eureka, promising the best market prices.
Contractors are invited to bid on a two compartment shaft to 900 feet and a two compartment shaft to 1000 feet with sinking and timbering of both shafts simultaneously. The company will form drills hoist and hoisting equipment. Ground dry easily drilled and shale limestone. For details contact H Linke Mining Engineer Nevada Central Corner Co Cedar via Palisade Nevada.
A history piece recounts Hypatia of Alexandria, a Neoplatonist philosopher slain by a mob, as a symbol of women’s intellectual equality. It contrasts ancient misogyny with modern support for women’s rights and voting, citing Irving, Emerson, Dickens and others who praised educated women. The article notes a meeting of the Equal Franchise Society at Mrs. G. M. Martilett’s home and urges members to attend a follow up at Main Street on Tuesday at 7:30 PM.
A fatal shooting occurred in Eureka's redlight district about four this morning. Florence Gordon killed her lover Tony Rose with a 282 caliber pistol, firing once near the heart and once in the head. Gordon surrendered at the sheriff's office, claiming Rose had abused and attacked her with a knife after forcing entry. An inquest is being held by Justice L W Cromer as the town notes jealousy and past abuse as context.
W F Nantker route agent for Wella Fargo & Co arrived in Eureka by Friday train to arrange re opening of the express offices. The firm had discontinued service after the railroad washed out two years ago. After July 1 the regular published through rate will apply for express shipments in Eureka. For now the office remains at the railroad depot under Superintendent L R Gladden.
The Ellis Orchestra gave a pleasant dancing party at Eureka Opera House Friday evening. It was the first ballroom music rendered there by this orchestra, and their popular melodies and two steps and waltzes were played with good rhythm and timing.
Notice names Des. and V. Moore and G. F. P. Hodgson as dentists located at the Hotel Zadow. Those needing dental ware are advised to call at once.
In Tonopah Judge Averill sentences Andrija Mirkovich to death for the May murder of John Gregoviich, with execution by shooting scheduled for August 23. The condemned man chose shooting over hanging, faced the court with nervousness, and will be taken to State Prison Monday evening. The victim was a prominent local citizen, and the verdict met broad public approval.
Postmaster O L Broy of Eureka, who had been in California for health, returned home Monday much improved. He was accompanied by Col Gilbert J Root of San Francisco, who toured the district mines with an eye to purchasing. Since arriving, Br oy and Root have examined several properties and Root is reportedly pleased with some mines. Root left on this morning's train.
William Depaoli a former Eureka miner working at Diamond mine on Prospect Mountain suffered a left arm injury at Manhattan last April. Blood poisoning led doctors to amputate the arm between elbow and shoulder in Reno on June 4 to save his life.
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