Local Brevities Recap From Eureka Harbor District
A roundup of village happenings includes F Ly Plomloy resigning to teach in Salt Lake City, Yboman Snell returning to the Richmond Eureka Mining Company on Raby Hall, and George La Obersteg injuring his wrist during a Wednesday ball game. Edgar Sadler plans freight work from Palisade to Eureka, T Taylor begins teaching at Raby School, and Leap Year baby born in Eureka. John and Mrs Smith sell Nob Hill home and move to Elko, while locals attend a Newark Valley dancing party. Dr S V Moore arrives in Eureka to start dental work at Hotel Zidow after travel delays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Ly. Plomloy
Raby Mill
Salt Lake City
Yboman Snell
Richmond Eureka Mining Company
Raby Hall
George la Obersteg
Edgar Sadler
Diamond Valley
Palisade
Eoreka
Taylor
Eureka
Pedro Uriquima
Eareka Land and Stock Company
John Smith
Eareka
Nob Hill
Frank Lewis
Elko
Newark Valley
W. A. Moore
8. V. Moore
Soother
Hocel Zidow
Newlyweds Harry and Queen Duke Honeymoon Train Tour
Mason couple Harry Dukes and Queen Wilson married this morning at Mason. They rode Copper Delta through Reno to Oakland on their honeymoon, while friends on board placed hundreds of circulars introducing the pair to passengers. The notices described their first trip together, Queen’s charm, and Harry’s past, with thanks to the Nevada-Douglas Copper Company crew and Mason and Ludwig friends for support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Dackes
Mason
Reno
Oakland
Dukes
Miss Queen Wilson
Wabuski
Harry
Nevada
Nevada-Douglas Copper Company
Ludwig Mine
Queen
Dio Cupid
Ludwig
Rail line near Eureka makes steady progress toward Palisade
Engineer P B Wallace visited Eureka and signed a supply contract with William Zadow for a construction camp at the slough ten miles north. The Eureka Palisade Railway aims to reach Alpha Station and then the slough by March 15, with bridges and trestles planned through Diamond Valley to guard against floods. Wallace and foreman Charles Langer reported a mild accident on their railroad motorcycle, leaving a wheel damaged but roadbed in good condition.
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Diamond Valley
Eureka & Palisade Railroad
Devil's Gate
Blackburn
Alpha Station
Palisade
Eureka
Cedar Switch
Alpha
Slough
Senriner
Wallace
Charles Langer
Diamond Summit
Death of Former Goldfield Resident Mrs Ivey
Former Goldfield resident Mrs Bessie E Ivey died this morning at Goldfield after influenza and meningitis complications. She was born April 19 1867 in New York State and leaves husband John Ivey and several siblings. Funeral plans list Dono’s undertaking parlors and burial to Reno.
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Reno
Autoing Over Newark Summit Breaks Through Snow
Elko Auto Co men L. F. Simonsen James Warden and Otto Simonsen report an Overland climb of Newark Summit last Saturday. A Eureka letter says they battled two to six feet of snow with drifts up to 19 feet high, the car two thirds buried at times, taking two hours thirty minutes to cover nine miles to the summit, with no accident reaching Cold Creek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. F. Simonsen
James Warden
Elko Auto Company
Otto Simonsen
Newark
Eureka
Depaoli
Cold Creek
Eureka Lodge Anniversary Social at Masonic Hall
Eureka Lodge No 22 10 0 F will hold a social at Masonic and Old Fellows Hall on Wednesday evening March 13 1912 to celebrate the fourth anniversary of its institution Odd Fellows and Rebekah Lodge members and their families are invited to attend.
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Eureka Lodge
Eureka Lodge No
Masonic and Old Fellows Hall
Rebekah Lodge
Gratitude for Help After Edwin R Hicks Funeral
We express appreciation to all who rendered assistance at the accident death and burial of Edwin R Hicks Thanks to the Lobster Club Band and others who helped lay our beloved to rest Willow Hicks Avorn Hicks Viving Hicks Grace Hicks Mu and Mus H Ravnee ax Rawing
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Edwin R Hicks
Lobster Club
Willow Hicks
Avorn Hicks
Viving Hicks
Grace Hicks
Mus
Ravnee Ax Rawing
Death of Richard J Schwanbeck in Ely after illness
Richard J Schwanbeck a miner formerly of Eureke and his wife moved to Ely about two years ago. He died there on February 23 after an 18 day bout with typhoid pneumonia at the Munro lodging house run by his elder and wife under lease. He was 57 years old.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Schwanbeck
Richard J. Schwanbeck
Eureke
Ely
Munro
Himealf
Hoe
Tonopah to Exclude Japanese
Tonopah Nevada dispatch reports 15 or more Japanese in the city over the past months. Officials plan to refuse business licenses to Orientals and bar them from coastings in Tonopah without city licenses to curb further influx.
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Tonopah
Nevada
Hand In Your Bill Board Meeting Notice
The Board of County Commissioners will meet Monday March 4. All persons with county bills must present them within six months or they will be rejected as required by law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of County Commissioners
Prospect Honor Roll January to February Escape
Judith Borgna Kate Tambial Carrie Gibellini James Borgna Joba Borgas Joseph Borga Martin Borgua Michael Vaccaro Jennie Gibellini Tony Depaoti Marae Rooawrixt, Teacher, escaped injury after replacing a broken forward wheel with a rear wheel to form a tri cycle and reach Eureka about 7 80 oclock Wednesday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judith Borgna
Kate Tambial
Carrie Gibellini
James Borgna
Joba Borgas
Joseph Borga
Martin Borgua
Michael Vaccaro
Jennie Gibellini
Tony Depaoti
Marae Rooawrixt
Eureka
Death of Edwin A Hicks at Windfall Mine
Edwin A Hicks of Ruby Hill died after a 20 foot fall at the Windfall mine where he worked since May. He slipped while cleaning lagging on the 100 foot level causing a broken neck and instant paralysis. He lingered until noon Wednesday and died at the mine. Hicks left four children, with his wife deceased 12 years prior. Funeral services were held at his home with Windfall mine in mourning, the windfall crew attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messien
Eureka
George Edwards
Windfall
G M. Roberts
Erwin R. Hicks
Ruby Hill
Roberts
Eareke
Hicks
Raby Hill
James Mann
Sentinel
Edwin R. Hicks
Harry Esther
William
Alden
Simonden Ranch
Newark Valley
Vivian
Eureka High School
Grace
Raby Hall
Ravy Hill
Eureka Consolidated
Troleigh
Redruth
Qorowall
Roxland
Peter Breen
Lobster Club
Chopin
A Dangerous Experiment in Truth Tells A Hospital Tale
A Kansae editor pledges to print truth for a week but remains hospitalized. Monday’s issue reports his remark about married life for Sylvia Rhode and James Cannaham, a town girl and a groom living off his elders. The tone mocks the couple, claiming they face a hard life together and belittling the bride and groom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sylvia Rhode
James Cannaham
Baptist Church
Records of Good Hops Promontory Claim and Barska Deed
Documents of record show Proof of Labor on the Good Hops mining claim in the Maggie Orsek mining district allocated by G H Goodhue recorded February 27. Annie Smith and J B Smith to Frank Lewis deed to Lot Nos 5 and 4 in block 92 Barska with buildings and furniture. Consideration 10, recorded February 29, 1912.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valley View
Maggie Orsek
G H. Goodhue
Annie Smith
J. B. Smith
Frank
Lewis
Barska
St Patrick’s Day Parade and Lobster Club Ball
The Lobster Club Band announces a St Patrick’s Day ball at Eureka Opera House on Friday March 15. A parade is planned with the Lobster troupe in grotesque costumes and a 3 30 p m start. The committee promises original outfits and a grand showing to surpass last year’s stunts.
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Lobster Club
Bey
Eureka Opera House
Aod
Rumors of Pressure on Nevada Pen Warden Hay Baker
Despite Warden Hay Baker stating he will not resign, rumors persist that political leaders, including Nixon era Republicans, press him to quit. Appointed by Governor Oddie with brother Cleave Baker as Attorney General, he is alleged to oppose Carson business interests and prison supply contracts. Reports speak of discord between the warden and state police.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray
Virginia Enterprise
Hay Baker
Nevada Penitentiary
Oddie
Cleave Baker
Carson
Eureka Birth Report Links Daughter to Urquiza Wife
In Eureka Nevada on February 29 1912 a daughter was born to the wife of Pedro Urquiza. The event adds a new member to the Urquiza family in the mining town record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eureka
Nevada
Pedro Urquiza
Advice to small mine owners to ship ore now for profit
The Salt Lake Mining Review urges owners with even a foot or two of payable ore to ship promptly rather than wait for perfect conditions. It argues creditors will extend credit, teams will trust, and development may turn a mine into a bonanza. It criticizes big plans for tiny mines and encourages timely shipments and small-scale milling to realize quick returns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burska and Palisade
The
Salt Lake Mining Review
Camp
Sen
Ward Times
Maine
Vallege
Knox Begins Diplomatic Tour Expands U S Ties in Caribbean
Secretary of State Philander C. Knox left Palm Beach on February 23 for a five week tour to Spanish speaking Central American nations along the Caribbean Sea and Gulf of Mexico aboard the U S cruiser Washington. He travels with his wife, friends, and a number of newspaper men to strengthen friendly U S relations and examine chronic conflicts that have troubled the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philander
Knox
Palm Beach
Florida
Caribean Sea
Gulf of Mexico
United States
Washington
Bia
Alan
Nevada Crook McVey Admits Garfield Murder
William McVey, known as Bakersfield Slim, confessed involvement in the Garfield Utah murder of merchant William Sandercock during a burglary. He received a life sentence in Salt Lake district court last Saturday while on parole from Nevada State Prison. Burne remains at large. a reward was offered. The burglary yielded only 64 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Sandercock
Garfield
Utah
William McVey
Salt Lake
McVey
Nevada
Sandercock
Bakersfield Slim
Robert Burne
The Metal Market Quotation Roundup
The latest metal quotations show silver at 584 conte per ounce in New York lead at 1.00 per 100 pounds and copper at 813.874 in New York, reflecting current price levels across markets.
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New York
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We Eureka Sentinel
Friends of
Mason Valley
Railrod
Bessie Ivey
Goldfield
Edwin A. Hicks
the Recorder of
Eureka County
St. Patrick's Day
V. Moore
Zadow
of the
Richard Hooper
J. W. Bailey
R. A. Broy
Flogt Menager
Mining Review
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