Local notes from Eureka mining town and rail news
Local Eureka items report Jeo Lacey as chief clerk at the Brown Hotel, trips by A P Mayberry and others, flag expansion to 46 stars with Oklahoma statehood, and several social visits. Mining company Nevin near Cortex plans copper development with shafting, machinery, and prospect of 25 to 60 miners at $3.50 to $4 per day. Richmond Eureka Mining shifts to Mountain Time starting July 6.
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Jeo Lacey
Brown Hotel
Ilen Plummer
Ran Aro
Eureka
le Tippie
Leslie Hoase
P. M. DesMarais
Bald Mountain
Olahoma
United States
Cadogan of
Sparks
Leo Lacey
A. P. Mayberry
Salt Lake
Lew Rogers
Palisade
William Moorman
Lilipah
White Pine County
Eureka Lodge No
San Francisco
Eureka County
BR. G. Goss
Palermo
Butte County
California
Ed Berryman
Prospect
Belle Brackett
Clara Boyd
Oakland
G. D. Abbott
William Zadow
Richmond-Eureka Mining Company
A. McKay
Owen Poreh
Tonopah
M. Furth
Wilson Ranch
Monitor Valley
Beowawe Nevin
Cortex
Karelia
Korek
Smith
Sexrixes
P. D. Delmas
Montana
Utah
New York
Nevin
Smith- Waite
Westinghouse
Nevinia
Beowawo
Bad Traffic Arrangement Delays Mail and Express at Palisade
Eureka merchants suffer 24 hour delays this week as express and mail from the West arrive late. H A Comins of White Pine County seeks gubernatorial support amid a rising profile in eastern Nevada politics. The Base Range Dramatic Company rehearses Under the American Flag for a July 4 performance at the Opera House with seats reserved at 75 cents, sales at Mau Bros.
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Palisade
Eureka
West
Base Range Dramatic Company
Opera House
Mau Bros
Sentinel
Will Fight Divorce Suit by William Ellis Corey President of US Steel
William Ellis Corey, president of the United States Steel Corporation, filed an answer in Reno on Monday to his wife’s divorce suit. He denies legal residence in Nevada and claims he never deserted her. He asserts the suit is without merit and that the case should be dismissed. Sources note Corey’s notoriety due to alleged associations with former Sacramentan “Wabelie Gilman.” A separate weather note reports eight inches of snow on the Laramie plains in Wyoming last Sunday, impacting ranges and grazing.
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William Ellis Corey
United States Steel Corporation
Reno
Nevada
Ho Aeabe Bas Ni
Reine
Corey
Wabelie Gilman
Sacramen
Laramie Plains
Wyoming
Death of a Eureka Pioneer Pike Thompson Dies in Eureka
James L. Thompson known as Pike died in Eureka on Thursday June 21 after a short illness. A Spring Valley rancher he owned land and mining claims, previously farmer and woodcutter. Born in Missouri the 67 year old was one of Eureka County’s oldest residents with relatives said to be in San Francisco.
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Spring Valley
Eureka
James L. Thompson
Pike
Eureka County
Missouri
San Francisco
Grand Ball on the Fourth at Eureka Opera House
The Rescue Hose Company's ball on July 4 at the Eureka Opera House aims to be this year's social highlight. Gor man’s orchestra will provide music. Souvenir programmes are printed and committees promise a good time for attendees. Also noted is Pull Parent expanding his Eureka business with new men’s wear stock and a first shipment of minors’ and workers’ clothes including overalls shirts jumpers underwear and summer suits.
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Rescue Hose Company
Eureka Opera
Gorman
Eureka
Lesids
Mining firm to start mill after Fourth holiday
O M Perry of Newark Mining Co left for Salt Lake on business. He reports the mill at the mine will start soon after the Fourth, with over 100 tons already in the bins. Uri B Curtiss and others visited Eureka to inspect Secret Canyon mines, while Eureka shares rise in San Francisco. County commissioners set bills filing deadline for June 30 and the Owl Liquor Co begins a furo game on Saturday night.
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O. M. Perry
Newark Mining Company
Salt Lake
Secret Canyon
Uri B
Curtiss
E. T. Fletcher
Gurley Jones
Eureka
Tonopah
Ome
Board of County Commissioners
Fourth in Eureka Independence Day Celebration Plans
Committees of the Rescue Hose Company report steady progress for Eureka's Independence Day events. Grand Marshal Thomas Dixon leads a procession with the Eureka Star Band, Sophia Fulton as Goddess of Liberty, Betsy Ross and George Washington floats, and Reader Edythe Swick. Fireworks display on the hill and a grand ball at Eureka Opera House conclude the day.
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Rescue Hose Company
Fareka
Thomas Dixon
Edgar Esther
George Winters
Eureka Star Band
Goddess of Liberty
Sophia Fulton
Christie Fulton
Kate Swick
Betsy Ross
Annie Regli
Katzerjammer
George and
Martha Washington
Lew Rogers
Edythe Swick
John Pardy
Nob
Who Was at Fault In Palisade Indian Escape
Dan Dean in charge of Palisade Indian serving 60-day sentence reports the inmate Todian escaped while in Eureka last week. Todian allegedly stole two horses from Whisky Jo and headed north before abandoning them near Palisade. Sheriff Sweeney and Dean dispute fault. the Sentinel notes the paper may host a future meeting for resolution while also noting Hoffman Bar new management and J T Burdick as proprietor with music and fine beverages nightly.
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Dan Dean
Palisade
Eureka
Vays
Palieado Todian
Dean
Tudian
Whisky Jo
Soother Todian
Joe
Tadian
Mr. Dean
Sheriff Sweeney
Hoffman Bar
the Sentinel
JT. A. Burdick
Excursion Rates to Eureka for Fourth Celebration
Excursion rates to Eureka are in place with large crowds expected for the Fourth. Reduced fares via B and P Railway and stage lines offer a good chance to visit Eureka and join the celebrations. A new registration law requires every voter to register in person with an affidavit at the registry agent. no in person registration is allowed otherwise.
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Eureka
Fencing Case and Fires Highlight Palisade News
In Eureka County, Bernardo Demele pleads guilty to tearing a wire fence at Earvka Live Stock’s Long Mountain spring and is fined 80 dollars. A Sunday morning fire at Nob Hill is quickly contained by the fire companies, demonstrating the Hill’s readiness. In Palisade, Miss May Rice is arrested on grand larceny charges over a trunk safe deed alleged by William Grow, with bonds set at 500.
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Enoreka County
Rauther Mendes
W. E. Griffin
Earvka Live Stock
Justice Court
Bernardo Domale
Long Mountain
Demele
Eureka
Warranr
Jasice Cromer
Tor Jowell
Palisade
William Grow
Tonopah Bill
Miss May Rice
Welle
Grow
Gedney
Elko
Otto Williama
Mise Rico
Indy
Miss Rice
Mr. Grow
Jewell
Tom Dixon
Mins Rice
Justice Jewell
New Ruling on Water Rights From Reclamation Act
The Secretary of the Interior issued a ruling on section five of the Reclamation Act. It limits water withdrawals from a Government project to landowners or occupants within 25 miles of the project in a straight line, requiring actual residence in the land.
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Secretary of the Interior
Iuad
Prospectors from Moonhattan Visit Bald Mountain Sites
M Everett and W H Semler, pros pectors from Moonhattan, have spent several days in the Bald Mountain country and report promising claims. Their horses strayed while they were away for a week and they traveled to Eureka to secure another team and supplies.
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Bald Mountain
M. Everett
W. H. Semler
Moonhattan
Eureka
Eurekaan Marries on Comstock in June nuptials
Tony Romano of Diamond Valley wed Virginia City teacher Jennie Tonkin at the bride’s home in Virginia City on June 29. The groom, second son of Frank and family, grew up in Eureka County where he is a popular rancher. After a short honeymoon they will reside at the groom’s Diamond Valley ranch.
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Tony Romano
Diamond Valley
Virginia City
Antonio Romano
Jennie ‘Tonkin
Frank Romano
Diamond Valey
Kareks
Eureka County
Sulphur District
Going Out of Business Firm Kind and Kraus in Eureka
Go out of business sale of the Kind and Kraus firm in Eureka announces close out at cost and below. After 35 years in town, Mr Kind operates in Toropah and Mr Kraus mines at Tybo. Entire stock including groceries meats tinware hardware clothing and supplies will be sold for cash at low prices. The sale is now on with goods offered at reduced figures.
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Kind & Kraus
Eureka
Kind
Toropah
Kraus
Tybo
Brown Hotel Restaurant Opens July 3 with Tamales and Ice Cream
The Brown Hotel Restaurant will serve hot chicken tamales and coffee starting July 3 and remain open day and night after the Fourth. Ice cream and cake will be served on July 4. The south dining room will stay open for families and their escorts.
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Brown Hotel
Fire Department Readiness for Fourth of July
Fire Warden reports hydrants and bases inspected in Eureka are in good condition for prompt fire sorties on the Fourth. Rescue Hose Company will position 000 feet of hose at the Court House hydrant after the procession. Commissioners plan to hire a night watchman to watch the Court House and aid fire safety amid unsettled insurance scandals.
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Ostrosa
Eureka
Court House
Richmond
San Francisco
Richmond-Bareka Mining Company to pay off workers early
The Richmond-Bareka Mining Company will pay off its day and eight hour employees on July 3 and 8 to observe Independence Day. Work will cease for the Fourth and not resume until July 6 at 7 a.m. The Diamond Mining Company will also close for the Fourth to allow celebrations.
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Richmond-Bareka Mining Company
Reby Hill
Diamond Mining Company
Fireworks for the Fourth Mau Brug Stocked with Delights
Fireworks for the Fourth has arrived in a large stock. The lot includes firecrackers sky rockets Roman candles and other small boy delights. The shop also features new novelties in the assortment.
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Duckwater
W. M. Blair
Jase Woek
Phil , Parent
Eureka Con
Eureka Consolidated Mining
Richmond- Eureka Mining Company
San Francisco Stock Exchange
Ow! Liquor Company
Licenge
Eureka Opera House
Reacoe Hose Company
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Nob Hull
I Mel Bride
Nob Hill
Clark Street
Eurekan
Comstock
Kate McCharles
Romero FP
Nerverra
Will
Leslie Stanford
U. A
Timothy G. D. Nerve
Manuel de Lopez
Whitmore
Willis Bradley
Patrick O'Reagan
Richard Hooper
Evangeline Nerverra
Anita Nerverra
Frank Cox
Biddy Campcean
Fort Hamilton
Romero F. Nerverra
Manila
Fort de Santiago
Cal
Herbert Burdick
Andy Morehead
May Howard
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Fire Department Ready
Rureka
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Bateman
Main Streets
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E. & P. Railway
Hamilton
Rieger & Lindley
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