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Newspaper
Eureka Sentinel
Location
Eureka, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1903
Page
5
The Eureka Sentinel notes local mentions from Tatton teaching at Alpha to a Catholic church service at 10 AM and Sunday School at 2 PM. It reports Eureka No. 16 F and A M meeting on Saturday at 8 o'clock, and a range of regional items including mineral quotations, travel notes, and upcoming events in Eureka and Tonopah areas.
A federal appeals judge ruled that seven states and two territories cannot pasture flocks in forest reserves without approval from the General Land Office and the secretary. The decision, delivered by Judge Hawley, is final and enjoins shepherds from grazing in reserves. Meanwhile, mine ownership and education diplomas also appear in the dispatches.
A March Sacramento Salt Lake Tribune report shows Rogco Homestake properties near Hamilton Nevada produced net ore earnings of 46925.28 last year. The firm adds 5000 tons of ore in sight and plans 2000 more before shipping. ore contains 70.1 percent lead and 21.4 ounces silver. company expended 2351 for new territory and paid 12236 in labor and 19511 to rail line. A railway near Ely may be built to move ore to a future smelter.
Judge Breen ruled in the contest of Lemaire v Walsh in favor of Walsh by one vote. Walsh plans to appeal to the Supreme Court. The contest concerned the Long Term County Commissioner office. A recount by Judge Jones gave Walsh a three vote margin with one additional vote per Austin ward. Lamaire then filed a contest against Wind on the Qthinet. Judge Breen addressed numerous ballot objections with the final result.
A bill introduced by Senator Raftioe seeks to reallocate payments from Nye Lander and Eureka counties into the District Judge's Salary Fund. Current totals are Nye 579, Lander 1,378.50, Eureka 2,042.50. The proposed shares would adjust to Nye 1,045, Lander 1,329, Eureka 1,626.
Two former Eurekans plan business ventures in Tonopah. Clay Powell visited Reno en route to Tonopah to assess a camp for a possible drug store. A Cuban former Eureka employee seeks stock in San Francisco and aims to open a Tonopah store around April 1. An advertisement notes the Enreke and Palisade Railway for sale a large Hay Ranch property 17 miles south of Palisade with 1 560 acres suitable for stock, inviting personal inspection. The White Pine News reports McKinley Mining Company paid 2 500 on the Aurora group of five claims adjoining Saxon on rent, owned by W B Graham J B William von and Thomas Rockhill. sale terms not released.
Dominick Curto, a minor employed by the McKinsey Company at the Saxton mine, escaped serious harm this week when ore fell from the drift loop, striking his shoulders but causing no further injuries. The incident was reported at the company office.
The Eureka County Board of Commissioners met March 2. They approved the state and county tax levy totaling 2.40, allocating 1.00 to Current Expense, 1.05 to School, 0.50 to General Road, and 0.50 to Fire Fund within town limits. C. H. Daborg was appointed Justice of the Peace for Beowawe township. They discussed county aid cases for R. W. Miles, Martin Thomas, S. C. Coleman, and R. Sleep and referred property issues to the District Attorney. A 70 percent poll tax share goes to the General School Fund and 30 percent to General Road Fund.
Ore from Kennedy district in Humboldt county ships to Salt Lake at about 115 dollars per ton in gold value, per Winnemucca Standard. W R Fitts Lovelock restaurant owner is under arrest for jabbing a knife into E B Sanders over meal ticket prices. Southern Pacific Pullman porter admonished for improper advances toward an unprotected female passenger at Battle Mountain last week. Nye county to consider special election to decide moving county seat from Belmont to Tonopah. DeLamar Lode newspaper sold to F R McNamee taking charge March 1. Lincoln County Publishing Company articles filed with county clerk with McNamee as president. duel planned between Pete Millsap and Will Palamore in Dayton ended without violence as they neither fired.
Senator Raftice of Eureka proposes a ban on hospital fee collection by firms unless a suitable care facility is provided for each employee. Senator Miller seeks county offices open 9am to 1pm and 1pm to 4pm on business days, with fines up to 200 dollars and removal from office for violations. Pilot Knob mines at Pilot Haub resume with 15 workers under Frank Paul, with plans to add more as developments warrant.
Relph Wilham Travere died at his mother's home on Thursday March 5 1903. A native of Karcks he spent his life in Europe and later worked in railroading until stricken by Toco motor ataxia. He was bedridden for months before death at age 27 10 2. He belonged to the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Beatific Lodge No 7 K of P. Funeral services were held March 6 at 3 p m with lodge members and friends in attendance. Burial followed at the resting place with G Foster and Grace Travers noted as mourners.
Eureka Nevada March 4 1908. Eureka Lodge No 22 drafts resolutions of respect for James H Williams Past Grand. It mourns his death, lauds his virtues, and extends sympathy to his family. Charter to be draped in mourning for 30 days and notice published in the Eureka Weekly Skyvisit. Also includes Roll of Honor lists from local schools.
Roll of Honor for Mineral Hill School lists students Spencer Plummer Joseph Flynn Willie Flynn Roger Bruin ey Web Buckskin Kittie Flynn Willa Plummer James Buckskin Willie Buckskin Hattie Buckskin and teacher Miss Mat. Monthly honor roll reflects list of named students for February 1903.
In Virginia City Nevada on February 27 1903 a son was born to the wife of Frank S Cox At Ely White Pine county Nevada on February 19 1903 a son was born to the wife of Thomas Weldon The brief notices record two newborn sons in early 1903 with mothers unnamed and locations Virginia City and Ely respectively.
In Ely White Pine county on February 25 1903 Justice Weber joined David H Fischer and Annie Holland both of Ely in matrimony. In Elko on February 27 1903 Justice Morgan united George Grimm and Alice Persons both of Elko in marriage.
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