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Newspaper
Eureka Sentinel
Location
Eureka, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1907
Page
2
Eureka Sentinel summarizes local notes on visits by residents and visitors, mining camp inspections, lodge convocation, religious services, and a leathering equinox storm. It reports freight rate changes, business activity, and arrivals from nearby towns, with names like Martin Mahoney, Miss Maggie Jones, H. K. Mitchell, Pat McBride, and more.
Sunday night a wind driven fire on Monroe street near Clark destroyed a frame building known as the Dr Men Les property. Firemen’s excellent work kept adjacent structures safe as the blaze’s origin remained uncertain with speculation that a sleeping occupant’s negligence started the fire.
The Newark Valley youth held a social dance Friday night March 15 with active participation. Dancing ran from 7 PM until 7 AM Saturday, broken only for supper, and attendees praised the hospitality and stamina of the hosts.
United States senator Francie G Newlands of Nevada has sent a large quantity of garden seeds for distribution among ranchers gardeners and others who wish to plant them. Seeds available at the Sentinel office but will not be given to children without a written request from a parent or guardian.
Mrs. O. B. Dowe who with her husband ran a Eureka photograph gallery died of pneumonia in Goldfield Nevada recently. During their stay here Mrs. Down presented herself as a cultured refined lady and entertained visitors.
Several pupils have been put on account of ill health during the past month. The Roll of Honor for the past month lists Seventh Grade Sarah Imoborsteg Sixth Grade Ella Hildebrand Fifth Grade George Yost. An April First dance is planned with old fashioned dress rules and prizes for best costume. In a separate item Salt Over Range Horses in White Pine County involves Alfred De Sautels alleging a one third interest in Muir’s branded horses. court action seeks custody, roundup, sale, and one third of proceeds.
The two story frame Railroad Hotel in Carlin, Biko County, owned by W F Linebarger, was nearly destroyed by fire Monday afternoon. Estimates place the loss between 6000 and 10000 dollars. Personal property saved includes barroom fixtures, a laundry machine, ice chest and a few chairs from the dining room. A man sleeping in a room escaped unharmed. Linebarger has not decided on rebuilding.
Governor Jobin vetoed Assembly Bill No. 138 from the Eureka delegation to allow the Sheriff of Eureka County to appoint a Deputy Sheriff at 90 dollars per month from county funds. The veto followed pressure from heavy taxpayers warning that the plan would raise costs.
Episco pal services in St James Church drew over 81 million in offerings as sermons stressed Christ's compassionate power to feed souls and strengthen believers. Evening talks addressed social issues, church duties, and Micah's message of justice and mercy amid local labor and poverty concerns.
We express thanks to neighbors and friends who assisted us during the death of our daughter and sister. Tuomas Eccles ap Fassy. Mining location blanks for sale at the BENTINEL office.
A stream of mining location certificates and proofs of labor dated March 13 to March 19 record new claims in districts including Maggie Creek Hobson Safford Secret Canyon and Eureka. Mines named include Chester M Maida Abraham Mulligan Mare Golden Rule Extension Speculator Golden Joke Golden Note Martha Smelter Anaconda and others with parties like J Thompson O M Perry G A Fletcher Phil Paroni James Murray Jonathan Walker Martin Mahoney Alex McCharles R A Bray and L P J Greene. The report notes a St Patricks ball at Eureka Opera House hosted by Nob Hill Fire Company last Friday with attendees praising the evening’s entertainment.
Mr and Mrs A P Mayberry returned from Salt Lake Tuesday Frank Leroy Kelsey is here from Tecoma Wash on a brief visit Miss Elna Rosevear came home Sunday from Tecoma Biko County where she has been teaching Miss Ethel Escles left Sunday for Sulphur Eureka County where she is engaged in teaching school The new engine at the Locan shaft started Monday in a very satisfactory manner and shows up to be a fine piece of machinery News has been received there of the death of Thomas Nicnle at Grass Valley Cal He was a former resident of Ruby Hill and will be remembered among his old friends here as the leader of the Star band He was employed in mining here for many years after which he went to Nevada City Cal Deceased survived his wife but five weeks He leaves one daughter and three sons.
The court heard petitions in several estates including P A Parry Marshall Rich and A F Tyler granting support for a widow Bertha Rich as administrator bond set at 26000 and letters of administration authorized for P H Jal. Trial jurors are ordered for April 8 at 10 am with a long roster of names. The grand jury has worked daily since Monday and will likely file a report soon detailing investigated affairs.
The Grammar Department of Raby Hill public school records a memorial for Annie Eccles, with condolences to her parents. The deceased’s desk will be draped in mourning for 80 days, and copies of the resolutions will be filed and published in the Eureka Sentinel. Committee members include Asous McNavoutos Aven Hicks and Epward Moye.
The Hall of Homer honors students for March 15 with in‑grade and scholarship averages. Eighth Grade: Telfer Williams Hiram Kitchen. Sixth Grade: William Martin John Kitchen. Fifth Grade: Clara Hosevear Renee Macias Panctual. Fourth Grade: Joseph Kitchen Vivian Hicks. Second Grade: Malyna Rice Delpha Jewell Elizabeth Kitchen. First Grade: Priscilla Jewell Leon Rice. Receiving Grade: Margaret Kitchoa Hua Wiatawe. Teacher.
The Rescue Hose Company No 1 mourns the loss of Andrew Morehead a beloved member whose kindness and steadfast conduct earned esteem among all who knew him. The group sends condolences to his wife and votes to drape the hall for 80 days and publish these resolutions in the Eureka Sextines.
Andrew Morehead aged 25 dies at home on Spring Street Eureka after four weeks illness tuberculosis and blindness in final week. Married February 11 1907 to Catherine Robagleacsi of Bareks. Remains to Forest Hill California for interment. brother Charles arrives from San Francisco to escort body. Deceased was a popular Eureka resident active in local business and fire company service.
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