Eureka Sentinel highlights and society notices in Eureka
Father Manion returns from Elko County trip and will conduct Catholic services tomorrow at 10. Market notes show Leeb price at 3.90 per cwt. Various locals announce travels, illnesses, and social events including a raviola dinner for the Upper Ten and a school program at Eureka Public School. Nye County school district changes, railroad fare cut to San Francisco, and local weather and snowfall impacts cited.
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Father Manion
Meavy Snowfall In Eureka Destroys Week
Eureka records its heaviest snow of the winter with over two feet in parts of the district. The storm began Monday evening, with 18 inches by Tuesday morning, continuing through Wednesday. Reports show eight to twenty inches across nearby towns and a repeat of March storms. Local rancher B L Smith notes only about three inches near Roberts Creek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misa Kitty Winzell
Eureka
Alphi
Mise Mary Fraser
Winzell
Nichal
Antone Rogli
Roroka
Elien
Austin
Eiko Independent
Lamoille Valley
Hamilton
Alphe
Palisade
B. L. Smith
Thoredsy
Robert's Creek
Eureke
Serre
Pinto
Failure of Ragtime Comedy Company Show in Eureka
Report says the Ragtime Comedy Company of seven members failed to appear in Eureka after a prior stop in Carlin. The group reportedly spent money on drink, causing an inability to honor the engagement, with some misbehavior toward women and an officer's intervention. Locals were disappointed but Eureka heard little of the missed event.
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Eureka
Carlin
Satard
Officer
Peacocke and Lamb Married in Ely Ceremony
Mr George M Peacocke of Ely White Pine county Nevada and Miss Florence L Lamb Ely public school teacher wed at the bride parents home in Reno on March 12 officiated by Father Reynolds. Peacocke an electrician employed by Chainman Mining Company at Ely plans to reside in Ely after a honeymoon trip.
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George M. Peacocke
Ely
White Pine Oounty
Neveds
Florence L. Lamb
Reoo
Reynolds
Peacocke
Chainman Mining Company
Marriage at Nine Mile ranch ties O'Brien and Green
The marriage of Pat O'Brien and Minnels Green is set for the Nine Mile ranch on the East on the 18th. O'Brien, partner in Tonopah livery with Will Sinclair and in Ray and O'Brien mines near Tonopah, is to wed Geo. A. Green's daughter, a prominent Nine Mile ranch owner. The Nye County Mercantile Co forms from Edwards Catting merger with owners listed. jail break report notes James Khron escaped Ely jail after liquor sale, likely avoiding Eastern Nevada.
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Lyon County Times
Pat O'Brien
Minnels Green
Nine-Mile Ranch
Mr. O'Brien
Will Sinclair
Tonopah
Ray
O'Brien
Geo. A. Green
Nine-Mile
Nye County Mores
H.C. Catting
Edwards & Catting
Nye County Mercantile Company
W. J. Douglass
8. D. Forman
W. H. O'Neil
H. C. Catting
B. F. Edwards
James Khron
Ely
Indiana
Liberty
Ore Shipments Over the Eureka and Palisade Railroad
Weekly report for the Eureka and Palisade Railroad shows ore shipments completed through March 20 1903 with entries including quantities and consignments. Belmont Nye County court term scheduled for March 31 1903 with Judge Peter Breen presiding. The item notes an advertisement offering a lemon milk-based facial mixture.
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FE. & FP
Eureka & Palisade Railroad
Hareke
Belmont
Peter Breen
Nye County
Mining scheme name used to lure investors in White Pine
Verified forecast notes that McKinley’s name is used to promote a wild cat mining scheme in White Pine County with authority cited to the Mining Investor Virginia Report. Wise counsel follows those who truly love us.
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McKinley
White Pine County
Virginia
Masquerade Ball at Opera House Honors St Patrick’s Day
The Eureka Opera House hosted a grand Masquerade Ball celebrating St Patrick’s Day drawing a lively crowd from Eureka and nearby. Judges H B McKim J G Lucey and W M McEwen awarded prizes for best sustained character to Mrs F J Brossemer as Old Mother Goose and Joe Brices as the Clown amid a long listing of attendees in evening dresses and grotesque costumes.
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Opera House
Eureka
Eureka Breas Bend
Ruby Hill
H. &. McKim
J. G. Lucey
W. M. McEwen
Iady
F. J. Brossemer
Joe Brices
Mra
W H Russell
Starlight
Pearl Hancock
Mra Wm C Stewart
Mother Goose
Goldie Sorenson
Evening Drews
Ruby McCharlen
Violet Hancock
Hannah Williame
Jane
Kate McCharles
Williame
Clelia Lani
Mian SN
Rose Beck
Basketa Mins
Ethel McGarry
R A Laird
J Brossemer
Old Mother Goose Mins
Aimee H Ford
Miss Bloy
D Ford
Miss Mae Kind
Mitta Whitmore
Fencing
McKim Mit Wtonkin
Pusitane
HA Jackson
Bartlett
Annie A Lucey
Clara Brown
Joe Bricca
Joseph Walker
Rab Reid
Baseball
Wm C Stewart
Alabama
Coon Spencer Plummer
Charles L Farlinger
Santa Claus
John McCharles
Stripes Rudolph Zadow
Martin Brown
Mining
Wm T Kobler
Fred A Kind
George Young Jr
H Bril
Sailor Ed Whitmore
Ramano—Young
Dan McCarty
D B Shipley
R A Waugh
Farmer Brown
Will McGarry
Dave Morris
Gentleman of the
Wallace Bailey
J Northey
Miner John Rebagleatti
G A
Fletcher
Carrie Nation
Tom P Plummer
P Paroni
Mr Bruce
Mississippi
Ed M Robinson
Snow Clown
W L Kuehn
Domino
Golding
Gentleman Mule
H Russell
Beer Trust
Des Marins
Martin Johnson
Will Donnelly
Seraphine Lani
Bert Harmer
Lady Constance Mackenzies barefoot ball impression
The dispatch notes Lady Constance Mackenzie of London caused a sensation at a masked ball in Gozireh Palace. She appeared barefoot from the knees down and impersonated a Hindu servant who ran beside her master’s carriage. Her costume was handsome yet scant, explained by her noted beauty and famed swimming skill.
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Cairo
Constance Mackenzie
London
New York
Gozireh Palace
Sype
Hindoo
Mackenzie
England
Deaths of James Bete and Mrs Riordan in Elko
Mrs James Riordan of Elko died March 13 1903 from blood poisoning at 23. Her mother died about ten days earlier. A brother and an infant survive. Funeral held in Elko Sunday afternoon with Rev Father Manion officiating.
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James Riordan
Sxelton
Elko
Manion
Birthday Party at P H Hiss Residence
Local social notes describe a birthday gathering on the 15th with P H Hiss hosting. Guests include Abs Laird Ed McCormick George Roe J H Hough and others. Progressive whist, prizes for ladies and gentlemen, refreshments, music, and fond reflections on friendship and Boreks musical talent are noted.
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P. H. Hiss
Mr. Hijul
Abs Laird
Ed McCormick
George Roe
Mra
J. H. Hough
P. H. Bjal
H. Bjal
Jobe McCharles
Nevads Bjal
Abe Laird
F. J. Brossemer
Boreks
Catholic Church Planned For Elko This Summer
Statewide notes report a Catholic church to be built in Elko during the coming summer. Legislature adjourned sine die on Tuesday after a fifty eight day session. Miner notes three Tonopah railroads are planned, one likely by September. Tonopah Miner expands to six pages for more ads. Editor C H Sproule of Free Press returns improved from Southern California trip. James L Butler and others pledge 100000 for a Tonopah milling plant. Ben Temblin of Reno attacked with insanity and sent to asylum. W M Gottwaldt resigns Silver State editorship to become city editor of Reno Journal. Governor Sparks and wife hosted a legislative reception in Carson City. Silver State debates Olinghouse district location between Washoe and Humboldt counties.
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Elko
Sparks
Carson
Olinghouse
Washoe County
Humboldt County
Twice-a-Week St Louis Republic Subscription Pitch
A promotional notice touts rapid growth of St Louis and the South, ahead of the 1904 World’s Fair and a presidential campaign. It urges subscriptions to the Twice-a-Week St Louis Republic, claiming full news coverage, telegraphic service, and a Democratic but independent family newspaper. One dollar buys 104 issues annually.
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St. Loui
St. Louis Republic
Professman
Pat O'Brien Not An Absconder Card
A Tonopah Bonanza card reprints in Eureka stating P E O’Brien did not abscond with any money. It quotes W J Sischarn of Tonopah March 14 1903 denying reports of a $19000 disappearance and asserting the matter is false.
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Pat O'Brien
Eureka
Tonopah
P. E. O'Brien
W. J. Sischarn
A girl should not think she is an angel
A young girl is urged not to adopt an airy self view after someone who does not know her labels her an angel. The remark prompts reflections on humility and personal judgment.
Canal Measure Passes Senate Ratifies Colombian Canal Treaty
Washington March 17 The Senate today voted to ratify the treaty with the Republic of Colombia for the construction of the Isthmian canal by a 75 to 5 vote. The body met in executive session from 11 until nearly 7 with Morgan leading sharp opposition joined by Daniel Money and Cullom. Spooner and Hoar led the supporters in speeches.
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Washington
Senate
Republic of Colombia
Morgan
Daniel
Virginia
Money
Cullom
Spooner
Hoar
B Bound Bachelors Enter Matrimony Pact at Salt Lake Club
A Salt Lake University Club dinner named bachelor millionaires and prominent men who pledge to wed by December 31 1903 or forfeit 500. Senators and lawyers including George N Lawrence George A Eaton Walter A Shoup George Smith Walter Wolf B B Leon and William A Wilson were listed. Several marriageable Salt Lake ladies have already entered the race to win the prize.
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University Club
Salt Lake
George N. Lawrence
George A. Eaton
Walter A. Shoup
George Smith
Walter Wolf
B. Leon
William A. Wilson
Spooners Hear Prof Condemn Indecent Pastime in Dubuque
Dubuque residents, stirred by an address from Prof Smart, principal, learn that spooning between pupils is indecent and demoralizing. He warned expulsion for those caught, detailing the practice and urging action to curb it. Also noted: Thomas Draper known as Shang Draper, named a Doric Mason in New York, later expelled amid lodge penalties.
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Dubuque
Towa
Smart
Stady Hall
Thomas Draper
Shang" Draper
Doric Lodge of Masons
New York City
Draper
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L. A. Blakenloe
Leeb
Henry Kiodie
A. BP. Tenvoord
Eogene Norris
Leonard McGarry
Tenopeh
James Hambly
Butte
Montana
Eureke Live Stock Company
Chicago
Salt Lake City
Diamond Valley
Lewrinen
D. Williatsn
Firet
Nob Hill
Frank Henderson
Jim Ford
Sem Wheeler
Eureks
Hotel Meriside
Anderstood
Thomas H. Williams
Dave
George Young, Jr
Butler
Opera
H. Daborg
Bareks
Beowawe
Nye
White Pine
Sand Springs
Esus
White Pine Cousty
Nounteins
Alorm
Commissioners of
Hot Creek
Tybo
White River
Forest Home
Southern Pacific Company
San Francisco
Boos
Cal
Toano
Nev
San Franciso
Caria
Peacocke-Lamb
Barche
Vellow
Associated Press
Death Onea
James Bete
C. H. Sproule
the Free Press
California
James L. Butler
Ben Temblin
Reno
W. M. Gottwaldt
Silver State
Reno Journal
Eureka County Bank
Main Street
Eureka, Nevada
J. Smith
Hoegh
Bert Smith
W. E. Griffim
John Bandoce
W.e.griffin
J.smith
Bert L. Smith
Western National Bank
the Crocker- Woolworth National Bank
Knauth, Nachod & Kuhne
McCornick & Co
Jryl
Phil
Paroni
Prime Eastern
Express
Diamond Mine
W. Hanna
J. J. Hylton
Nevada
General Merchandise
Mound Valley
Biko
Elsowhere
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