Eureka Notes Wide Travel and Local News Findings
Local items report Miss Lena Palma's visit to Palisade with her sister Mrs. C Iverson and Mrs Herbert A Thompson visiting Eureka before leaving for Los Angeles. Mining and business moves include Peter Evans return from Tonopah and Goldfield, Will McBride illness, and new Packard car tour by S Fay and Louis Fay with H Eaton. Arrival of new county filing cases expands the recorder's vault capacity. The dog poisoner case touches Eureka briefly.
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Lena Palma
Palisade
C. Iverson
Eastern Star
Herbert A. Thompson
Mable K. Young
Los Angeles
Peter Evans
Eureka
Tonopah
Goldfield
Gent Marteletti
Fish Lake Valley
Nye County
Visit of Grand Chancellor Inspires Knights of Pythias
Beatific Lodge No. 7 hosts Grand Chancellor W. D. Hatton of Goldfield during his state tour. He reviews Knights of Pythias history and modern fraternity ideals, noting charitable payouts to widows and orphans and annual benefits to members. A banquet closes the evening.
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Knights of Pything
W. D. Hatton
Goldfield
Leonard Rorevear
Haman Libert
Knights of
Beside Lodge
Drowning of Palisade Bookkeeper in Humboldt River
The Elko Free Press reports the drowning of H. G. Fisher, Palisade iron mine bookkeeper and Eagle Lodge member, who attempted to cross a swollen Humboldt River on a hand bridge with Bill Warren. He disappeared after shouting “Good bye, Bill, I’m done,” and his body was recovered two miles downstream the next day. Eagles conducted the burial.
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Elko Free Press
Palisade
Sentinel
Humboldt
H. G. Fisher
Eagle Lodge
Salt Lake City
Bill Warren
Bill
Chinaman Remanded for Sanity Examination in Eureka
Constable Ralph Ferguson of Buckhorn brought a Chinese man to Eureka by yesterday's train for a mental health examination. The man, believed to be ill for some time, grew delirious several days ago and acted violently before being detained. County officials ordered the exam to determine his sanity.
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Ralph Ferguson
Buckhorn
Eureka
Ferguson
Postal route shift keeps Bald Mountain post office open
The Postal Department proposes bids for Eureka to Simonsen mail and drops Joy from the route. Officials say Bald Mountain residents will receive mail via Lee, Elko County, starting when new contracts take effect July 1.
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Eureka
Simonsen
Joy
Bald Mountain
Sentinel
Lee
Elko County
St Patrick's Day Ball at Eu reka Opera House
The Lobster Club Band hosted a St Patrick's Day ball at the Eu reka Opera House Tuesday evening. A large attendance wore light evening attire as the Lobsters played popular new dance music and delivered an enjoyable social event.
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Lobster Club
Eureka Opera House
Plan to restructure grades to six years each
United States Commissioner of Education P P Claxton launches nationwide drive to shift to six year grade and high school cycles. Circulars propose starting high school subjects in seventh grade and dividing high school into junior and senior three year phases. The aim is to gain at least two years for most students.
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P. P. Claxton
United States
Start Shearing Next Week At Eureka Land and Stock Co
The Eureka Land and Stock Company plans sheep shearing near Oak Station on the E N Railway about 30 miles north of Eureka, starting next week. Workers will live in tents, with Whalen property at Alpha station to be prepared for next year's operations, and Isa dore Sara reports buck sheep disease is yielding to treatment.
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Eureka Land and Stock Company
Oak Station
E. N
Eureka
Alpha Station
Oak
Whalen Place
Isadore Sara
Teachers Ex Officio Census Marshals Under New Law
Under the new school law districts with fewer than 30 children may use teachers as census enumerators without pay. If no teachers were employed, trustees must appoint a census marshal over 21 on March 1 each year. Trustees must notify the deputy superintendent of the appointment. The law allows women to be appointed as census marshals.
Indian Shoots Himself Hunting Rabbits Near Beowane
Johnnie Johnson a 30 year old Indian from Eureka County was hunting rabbits north of Beowane when the shotgun fired blowing off his right hand. He collapsed from blood loss before medical help arrived after he and his wife were riding in a wagon. The accident happened Wednesday afternoon as he attempted to retrieve the gun from the wagon.
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Elka Independent
Johnnie Johnson
Beowane
Eureka County
Elka
New Spring Goods Arrive for One Price Store
Mrs. A. Fraser returned to Eureka by Monday’s train after selecting a new stock of Spring and Summer goods in San Francisco. Some of the goods have arrived and are ready for inspection.
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A. Fraser
San Francisco
Eureka
Metal market quotations list and mining locations
The latest metal quotations show Bilvee at New York 58 cents per ounce Copper at New York 400 Lead at York 44.00 per 100 pounds Legal blanks and mining locations for release at this office.
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New York
York
Wilson and Huerta Near Mutal Understanding in Mexico
Washington reports President Wilson and Provisional President Huerta near a mutual understand ing that recognizes the de facto Mexican government. Huerta would command the Federal army and resign the presidency while Wilson accepts Huerta’s successor. A Torreon Federal victory is awaited to bolster the plan. California urged more troops after Tecate killings of the postmaster and an aide.
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Washington
Wilson
Huerta
Carranza
Portilla Rojas
John Lind
Vera Cruz
Algara
Mexico
Torreon
War Department
Johnson
California
Johnston
Werner Wiedenbeck
Tecate
Bald Mountain Mining Prospects Rise With Dees Visit
Bald Mountain’s Al Dees, visiting Eureka with his family, reports several promising mining properties and bonds to strong capital groups. Development planned to start by June 1, with additional mines bonded by Robert Raffice and others, signaling expected district activity this summer.
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al Dees
Eureka
Bald Mountain
Aie
Robert Raffice
Dees
Auto Trucks Purchased by Old-Time Freighter
John Williams of Hot Creek Nye County, long a freight hauler to Eureka from Tybo, bought two auto trucks and will haul ores around Tonopah and Goldfield. He plans to move Hamilton ore to Eureka once roads are fit. Ely Expositor notes J E Sexton Eureka Palisade Railroad GM and Mrs Sexton visited Ely to assess Hamilton ore freight potential for summer shipments.
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John Williams
Hot Creek
Nye County
Eureka
Tybo
Tonopah
Goldfield
Hamilton
Ely
J. E. Sexton
Eureka & Palisade Railroad
Reports From Pearl Mine Strike Show Strong Ore Development
The Sentinel notes a new strike near the Pearl mine adjoining Windfall is developing into a fine ore show with strong indications it could become a major mine. The Sewrie is promised a fee for the current property condition in next week's issue.
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Sentinel
Pearl
Sewrie
Alligator Grows to Five Feet in Nevada Meadow
E. D. Walti of Cortez Nevada recalls an alligator brought from the South by Captain Gordon at the Bank of Austin in 1899. The animal lived in a Grass Valley ranch ditch for 14 years, finally found dead in a meadow measuring five feet long and one and a half feet around the body. Walti ponders its diet over the years.
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Eureka County
E. D. Walti
Cortez
Nevada
Sentinel
Walti
Gordon
Bank of Austin
Hot Spring
Grass Valley
Honor Roll of Eureka Public School Intermediate Grades
Honor Roll list for Eureka Public School notes students across grades one to seven who were not absent or tardy during March 18 period and did not exceed 80 in any study or 85 in department. Includes names: Angelina Aimon, Milfred De Santel, Eddie Evans, Ethel Kautz, Willie Rice, Herbert Rana, Willis Hooper, Margaret Laird, Therese Modarelli, Rae Rogantini, Mary Aimonl, Tranquille Bertoio, Jean Davin, Mary Laird, Penota Maggini, Nolan Reynolds, Tsanet Meniauno, Claude Evans, Pauline Hill, Ten George, Annie Porch, Oliver Pratt, James Laird, Entella Bogantini, Edward Skillman, Victor Rattazei, Robert Lucey, Louie Maggini, Rosalie Davis, Velma Reynolds, Bryan Porch, Fanny Gibson, Charlie Hicks, Mironep De Savreta, Clotilde Biale, Melvin Clerk, Extella Gianoli, Fadeon Hooper, Cumtsry Foutom.
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Eureka Public School
Angelina Aimon
Milfred de Santel
Eddie Evans
Ethel Kautz
Willie Rice
Herbert Rana
Willis Hooper
Margaret Laird
Therese Modarelli
Rae Rogantini
Mary Aimonl
Tranquille Bertoio
Jean Davin
Mary Laird
Penota Maggini
Nolan Reynolds
Tsanet Meniauno
Claude Evans
Pauline Hill
Ten George
Annie Porch
Oliver Pratt
James Laird
Entella Bogantini
Edward Skillman
Victor Rattazei
Robert Lucey
Louie Maggini
Rosalie Davis
Velma Reynolds
Bryan Porch
Fanny Gibson
Charlie Hicks
Mironep de Savreta
Clotilde Biale
Melvin Clerk
Extella Gianoli
Fadeon Hooper
Cumtsry Foutom
Good Ore Prospect in Union District Leads to Rates Talks
R. E. Skaggs in Reno with J. M. Fulton seeking better ore rates for Belle mine. Vein spans 40 feet with lead carbonate galena and oxide ore. gold and silver values reach $30 per ton, usually under $20. Utah smelters show demand. mine could ship if freight lowers. potential enormous tonnage. Also notes Hamilton mining revival prospects and a runaway accident near Battle Mountain with minor injuries. Mining location blanks for sale.
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R. E. Skaggs
Reno
J. M. Fulton
Reno Gazette
Palisade
Union
Mr. Skaggs
Utah
Commissioner Proceedings On Bridge Request And Liquor License
The minutes were read and approved. George W. White seeks permission to build a bridge on Wingell road. clerk to notify White and instruct if not built to proceed. Sam Shortino applied for a retail liquor license from April 1 to June 30, 1914. sheriff's questions satisfied, license granted.
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George W. White
Wingell Road
White
Sam Shortino
Dean Property to Resume Operations Near Battle Mountain
The old Dean property in Lewis Canyon, 15 miles from Battle Mountain, closed after its last general manager died. J R Farre of Oakland and capitalist buyers visit to inspect and plan resuming production. The site features extensive workings and machinery, with potential profitability ready to be unlocked for a half million dollar investment.
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Battle Mountain District
Nevada Banks Prosperous Amid Yearly Auditor Report
State Bank Examiner Eugene Howell reports no Nevada bank failures in the past year and declares the system in the best condition in state history. Overdrafts are down and all growing indicators show substantial increases in desirable items across banks.
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Nevada
Eugene Howell
Rochester Mining Suit Ends with Stock Award
In a Carson City federal case Judge Farrington ruled for Dr George and the Stevens brothers against Joseph Nenrel the discoverer of the Rochester district and major Rochester Mines Company owner. They were awarded 210000 shares of the company stock.
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Rochester
Dr. George
Stevens Brothers
Joseph Nenrel
Rochester Mines Company
Farrington
United States District Court
Carson City
Equal Franchise Meeting Report in Eureka Nevada
The Eureka Branch of the Nevada Franchise Society met at Mrs. Mary Fulton’s home on March 7 with routine business and an interesting program. The next meeting is set for March 21 at Mrs. Laura Hoegh’s home, dated as Press Chairman. In Bareks Nevaris, March 14, 1814, a daughter was born to the wife of N P Morgan.
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Eureka
Nevada Franchise Society
Mary Fulton
Laura Hoegh
Bareks, Nevaris
N. P. Morgan
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Taz Eureka Sentinel
John Holder
Wonder
Churchill County
Louis A. Spellier
G. W. Turner
E. C. Boston
Boston
Luther L. Wattles
Frank Kopp
Kopp
Peter Loh
Draymar
Will McBride
E. PF. Whitmore
Mt. Hope
Thomas Dixon
S. Fay
Louis D. Fay
Assessor H. ©. McTerney
Auto
County Recorder's Office
Feigar Eather
Humboldt River
Indian
Villa
Union District
Gust Simon
Simon
Seytinet Office
Mabel K. Young
Ommissioner Proceedings
Dean Property
Burleson Haw
Parcel Post
Baga
Mason Valley
United States District Attorney
Indian Affairs
Virginia Chronicle
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