12 Mar 1921
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Newspaper
Eureka Sentinel
Location
Eureka, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1921
Page
1
A large Saturday meeting at the Bayas Theatre drew 189 attendees as Eureka County initiates a democratic chamber to develop local resources. Leaders outlined a plan for membership drives, director elections, and a broad survey of mining and agricultural potential to attract investors and improve the Lincoln Highway corridor.
Mrs I C C Whitmores mother Nancy Plumstead who died at 91 in Wiscasset Maine after a long life of service left ten children eight surviving. The state mourns a noble woman and the community extends sympathy to Mrs Whitmore on the loss of a sacred mother figure.
The March regular meeting of the Eureka County Board of Commissioners featured officers sworn in, bonds approved for Public Administrator C W Ruden and County Surveyor Clarence Johnson, and constable Walter Hawkins. The board reviewed finances, recognized bank deposits surpassing the Auditor’s balance, and ordered notice on a fire plug at Main and Bateman Streets. A Eureka petition urged plug installation. the board deferred jurisdiction to the Water Company and cited Fire Protection Act sections.
Eureka Nevada Railroad led by J B Sexton earns broad attention in San Francisco Chronicles with a profile of its new 31 foot gasoline motor car. The 16 000 pound, 12 passenger and two ton freight vehicle, built by Sexton, features marine engine tech and modern conveniences, linking Eureka and Palisade Nevada. Sexton, a Nevada mining figure, splits time between Eureka and the Palace Hotel in San Francisco.
Superintendent Brooks notes on the 400 level of the Holly mine high grade ore appears to be increasing in size with a showing from five to all feet. On the 600 foot level three cross cuts are driven to reach main ore bodies. Ruby Hill continues Locan shaft sinking toward depth with crews assembling to start from 1200 feet. Uncis Gamming a week focused on air tine installation with night shifts set to resume. tunnel remains oxidized and stained.
Los Angeles dispatch notes Eureka residents in silent film circles. Frank Archer and Mary Archer co star with the Thomas H. Ince Company in Lying Lips. Mrs Hank Knight appears in a mother role with Allen Duan Company. Jack Rinehart appears beside Lew and Nellie Dees in Paris Green. Herman Brisbacher, Eureka alumnus, dies at 76 in Los Angeles, wife and four children survive. Mrs Ford visits daughter Amy in Ocean Park, California.
District Court suit filed by Jack Burns against Eureka-Holly Mining for 15000 damages over an obstructed highway caused by an overhead oil pipeline contact with Burns’s car. Also Salt suit by Eureka-Croesus Mining against H Kennedy for 453.38 freight charges on a defective 100 hp air compressor. San Francisco vote on Spring Valley Water Works purchase failed with 12000 majority but required two thirds. total 74079 votes. State tax details show various district and county funds with specified rates and no levy for State Tax.
Editor Julia Hildebrand reported to the student body that the annual paper has brighter prospects due to a lower bid from another printer and substantial advertising. Students voted to hold a fundraiser on Friday April 1 unless it conflicts with cantata plans by lower school grades.
W A Moore and Victor visited Bursts Friday from Newark valley. Charles Depeell returned home after six to ten months in California. Harrison Holasworth of Liverpool Landau & Globe Fire Insurance arrived for a visit. Mrs Edgar Eather recovering well after appendectomy last week. Tony Romans back from San Francisco delivering cattle feeder carload. Two story Main Street building in Rurska offered for sale or rent. Morrison Cox ranch offers baled hay at 24 a turn or 29 delivered to Buraks. Reo ad notes California trip with niece Mrs James L Wien. Mrs Andrew Panterine convalescing after gallstone and appendix operations. Dr Brennen operated on Thomas Clifford. operation successful and patient favorable. New bulletin board at Courthouse praised as improvement. St Patrick’s Day Ball by Burks Post 20 American Legion set for March 17 at new pavilion. Attendance supports Legion fund and fellowship. S C Dinsmore Nevada University chemist inspected Burks last weekend, sampling water and milk for tests. Scales and garage pumps adjusted. Dinsmore attended Eureka citizens meeting, praised community efforts toward a Chamber of Commerce.
A Newark Valley dance honoring W. H. Moore and Tom Moore was held Friday evening March 4 at the home in Newark Valley. Despite road and storm interruptions, attendees enjoyed music from accordion players and a late basket luncheon. W J Mahoney reports a new Dunphy Nevada post office under Wasern Pacific Rail way, easing mail from Beowawe to Fulman miles.
A marriage notice from Eureka Nevada dated March 11 1921 reports the wedding of James 8 Morr son to his wife and mentions the birth of a daughter.
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