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Newspaper
Eureka Sentinel
Location
Eureka, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1919
Page
3
Local notes report attorneys Edna Plummer and Edgar Eather and Dr. W H Bren pen leaving for the western state on legal matters. A Red Cross First Aid Class meeting is set for March 6 at 7 30 PM.
Ore shipments to Utah smelters were sent this week via the local railway. Three cars by J. B. McNaughton from the Cyanide mine on Adams Hill and five cars by Harria & Fine from the Silver Lick mine on Adams Hill. Also notes that Senator Gore plans to offer a rider to repeal daylight saving law following farmer petitions.
The Masquerade ball raised funds for the United Work and Relief Drive and Eureka County’s quota. The Victory Boys and Girls contributed, and the organizers and helpers received praise for a successful event both financially and socially.
Senate Bill 50 by Rand authorizes Eureka Nevada railway to lease its line and equipment to another railroad or individual. Assembly Bill 113 by Ferguson proposes a $3000 bond for Palisade school purposes in Eureka County. no copy yet received.
The notes report midyear exams completed and the second term begun despite heavy snow. Attendance remained strong with few absentees from out of town. The recent debate on the Industrial Revolution favored the negative by 18 to 13, and next Friday’s topic will be whether trade and technical courses should be offered in high schools.
Documents record intention to hold Bunker Hill mines in Lynn district by George Banks. Proof of Labor on Deadwood Copper King Tomahawk West Extension by E D Walts. Location of Bright Eye mine in Eureka district by Henry Eather. Tax deed to Jack and Scanlan and other mines in Boreks district by R McCharlee. Deeds between M M Fletcher and Edgar Sadler. Advertisement notes Fallon Nevada honey shipment arrival at Eureka Cash Store.
The Nob Hill Fire Company announces its annual ball on St Patrick’s Day in Eureka after postponement due to flu. An all night dance with an orchestra is planned and prizes for best sustained character will be awarded, with details to be published in the Sentinel.
At Eureka Theatre on March 2 Waifs features Jane Grey William Desmond and Truly Shattuck in leading roles with Dodging His Doom on two reels. On March 7 Mae Marsh and Robert Harron star in Hoodoo Ann a Cinderella ending tale plus His Parlor Zoo in one reel.
Card of thanks from the Victory Girls and Boys credits donors musicians Mrs States for $10 toward hall rent Mr Skillman for free printing Mrs Chrystye McGillivray for assisting at the event the judges and Mr Biale for glasses and generous contributions. The note also states eighth grade examination papers will not be sent out due to influenza related school closures.
Ensign J. D. Gold writes from the U S S Cape Henry in the Overseas Transportation Service to Eureka about excitement aboard, celebrations on deck, French scenes, two-tier pricing for natives and Americans, mud on streets, and uncertain ship status after armistice. He hopes to return home or embark on more trips.
The Bureau of Internal Revenue begins collecting the $6 billion tax and explains returns due by March 15 for individuals earning $1000 plus or married couples earning $2000 plus. Penalties range from fines up to $10,000, imprisonment, and surcharges for late or fraudulent returns. Tax rates start at 6 percent on income up to $4000 after exemptions, 12 percent beyond, with a surtax for higher incomes and optional four installment payments. Revenue officers will aid taxpayers nationwide. failure to file does not relieve tax obligations.
Ensign Horton McKim, a Nye County native who joined the army at war start, visited Nye delegation yesterday. He remains in service as an aviation instructor in a southern camp. The display in the Assembly featured Allied colors alongside the flyer colors.
Dr. W. L. Samuels formerly of Eureka and serving as a Navy medical officer has been relieved and returned to Reno to resume practice.
The note hints at a shift away from eastern preeminence with plans among several people to relocate, possibly to Alaska, marking a notable move for those tired of the East’s grip.
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