Eureka Sentinel News Roundup From Eureka District
Local notes report several visitors and movements including G Wilson from Southern Pacific and Mrs Agnes Morrison in Eureka Antelope Valley arrivals. A parcel post record directive begins April 1 for 15 days. Miss Jeanne Pecoitz arrives from France to reside. School reopens after illness of Miss Koontz and other local updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Halstead
Duckwater
Agnes Morrison
Mary
Eureka
Antelope Valley
D. W. Tungate
Los Angeles
California
Wilbur E. Sanders
Earl S. Cobb
Eugene Rice
Dan Nostrosa, Jr
Tonopah
Postal Department
Jeanne Pecoitz
John Etcheverry
France
R. A. Dean
Nye County
Hamilton
Amputation for Carson Editor At Reno Hospital
Amputation performed on editor King of the Carson Weekly at a Reno hospital on Thursday to save his life. The left leg was removed above the knee after years of bone disease left him weak. Recovery unclear at this time as reports say he seems to be improving but final outcome is not certain. Mr King is a half brother of Mrs Thomas Evans of Eureka.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King
Carson Weekly
Reno
Kin
Reno Gazette
Mr. King Is
Mrs
Thomas Evans
Eureka
Death of Harry Richards Miner of Ruby Hill Passes
Harry Richards, an early Ruby Hill miner, died at his home from general debility after a long illness. A native of Cornwall, England, aged 64 years, 11 months and 9 days, he came to Eureka in 1876, worked in local mines, briefly returned to England and South Africa, then came back eight years ago to resume mining. The funeral was held Thursday from his Ruby Hill home, District Attorney N. P. Morgan officiating, with many friends assisting at the city cemetery. He leaves a widow and two grown children in England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Richards
Ruby Hill
Eureka
Colorado
John G. Kitchen
England
South Africa
N. P. Morgan
Hill
Cornwall
Death of Mrs Matt Hoey in Reno prompts burial plans
A telegram from Perkins & Gulling Reno informs Eureka undertaker P H Hill that Mrs Matt Hoey died in Reno Thursday night. She will be buried beside her late husband Matthew Hoey who died in Eureka October 27, 1909. Mrs Hoey had for years lived in Eureka and later ran a Tonopah lodging house before illness led to further transfer for care. Further details are not known. The Hoey family was well known among Eureka residents who mourn her sudden loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eureka
P.H. Hill
Perkins & Gulling
Reno
Nevada
Matt Hoey
Matthew Hoey
Hoey
California
Tonopah
New Strike Improves at Pearl Mine on Berryman Paroni Ground
The new strike in the Pearl mine on Berryman and Paroni ground is improving as development continues. Ore remains within its dimensions and values rise. Two samples from a one foot wide streak yielded $200 and $400 per ton. Stability of the ore body is demonstrated and lessee T. Tamietti has begun sack shipments with three men on site and room to expand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berryman & Paroni
T. Tamietti
Next District Court Term Delayed to May Start
The District Court session is postponed again due to Judge Breen's illness. The new date is the first Tuesday in May with Judge E J L Taber of Elko expected to preside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Breen
E. J. L. Taber
Elko
Mrs Henderson Heads to Tonopah for Southern Job
Mrs. Frank Henderson travels with her young daughter and son from Eurekane to Tonopah on Saturday evening to join her husband who has secured an excellent position in the southern city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eurekane
Tonopah
Reno
Frank Henderson
Henderson
Metal Market Quotations Skewed By Erroneous Entries
The latest metal quotes are unreliable with corrupted entries. Silver in New York listed at 54, 1021, and 84.00 per 100 pounds appear as garbled data.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Cottie Terranica
Ultimatum Letter From Nevada Transportation Manager
J E Sexton manager of Nevada Transportation Co warns in a Carson City letter to Railroad Commissioner Simmons that tariffs expire May 31 and the line may idle unless the Richmond Eureka case is dismissed or decided. he blames state officials for investor hesitation, cites misfortune of Bullion venture, Surprise Valley, and Wingfield mining traffic, and says he will decide by March 31 whether to quit or keep trains running, with safety upgrades funded only if conditions allow. The letter portrays investor risk, sparring with the Interstate Commerce Commission, and potential closure of the line if restrictions persist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Sexton
Nevada Transportation Company
Nevada Railroad Commission
Sentinel
Carson
Shaughnessy
Eureka
Interstate Commerce Commission
Railroad Commission
Richmond-Eureka
Hamilton
Elko
Buckhorn
George Wingfield
Palisade
Wingfield
George J. Betty
Mills
Whittell
Nevada
Carson and Colorado
Public Service Commission
Deed and mining notice recorded in Eureka and Buckhorn district
Documents of record include a deed from E H May to O R May conveying a half interest in Eureka lot 10 block 22 with half interest in the brick building merchandise fixtures and improvements for a ten dollar consideration recorded March 25 1914. Also a notice of location for Buckhorn Nos 15 through 20 and Two Mules mines in Buckhorn mining district by J W Davey recorded March 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. H. May
O. R. May
Eureka
Buckhorn
Two Mules
J.W. Davey
Unclaimed Letters at Eureka Post Office 1914 List
Postmaster notifies Eureka Nevada residents of unclaimed letters dated March 28 1914 and marked Advertised on March 24 1914. Names include Beulah Bacon P Changala 2 J W Campbell 2 Frank Cook L J B Chapman Fred Rossi May McCommach Minie Rie Joel T Smith Mra Floyd Tate and others. Public notice urges claim by addressee or authorized agent.
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Eureka
Nevada
Tendora Avizaleta Urbano Bonin
Beulah Bacon
P. Changala
J. W. Campbell
Frank Cook L
J. B. Chapman
Fred Rossi
May McCommach
Joel T.smith
Floyd Tate
BROY
Postmaat
Placer Mining Deal Near Battle Mountain Involves Pettibone
Eureka County mining firms led by L A Pettibone of Mineral Hill purchased the Washington claim from Kendrick Scofield and Snow and leased 16 adjoining claims from Durst Veatch and Snow in Snow s Gulch toward Golden Era canyon. Pettibone plans placer washing machines with 130 tons daily capacity to profit on gravel worth 80 cents to 5 dollars per cubic yard, with expected many millions of yards averaging a dollar or more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eureka County
Battle Mountain
L. A. Pettibone
Mineral Hill Con, Mines Company and Associates
Mineral Hill
Eureka County, and Associates
Washington
L. E. Kendrick
Robert Scofield
Charles Snow
J. H. Durst
J. A. Veatch
Snow's Gulch
Golden Era Canyon
Pettibone
British Columbia
Washington Claim
Battle Mountain Range
Senior Class Plans Surprise for Professors on March 20
Eureka County High notes a planned surprise for Professors G W Hann and W L Keep on Friday March 20. A large crowd gathered at Mrs James Kautz’s home then proceeded to Hann’s Nob Hill residence where the pair appeared in evening clothes. The group later visited Keep at his home, enjoyed dancing and refreshments at midnight, and school members thank Ray Swick for fixing basketball goals. George Smobersteg is absent with illness. Vivian Hicks has dropped out for the term. Seniors plan a May 8 dance with Nostrosa Orchestra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eureka County High School
G. W. Hann
W. L. Keep
James Kautz
Mr. Hann
Nob Hill
Mr. Keep
Ray Swick
George Smobersteg
Vivian Hicks
Birth Announcement in Eureka Nevada March 23 1914
In Eureka Nevada on March 23 1914 a child of Antonio Romano and his wife was born. The brief notice notes the new son and records the family event in the local community column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eureka
Antonio Romano
Serious Injury At Beowawe After Derrick Accident
Jack Egan was brought to Elko on No. 4 Saturday after a fall from a derrick at Beowawe while employed by Buckhorn Mines Company. He sustained three or four broken ribs a severely lacerated lung and is under care of Dr Hood showing some improvement given the severity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elko
Jack Egan
Boling Hospital
Beowawe
Buckhorn Mines Company
Dr. Hood
Queen Mary seeks suitable son-in-law amid jokes
A New Yorker seeks divorce after his wife made 23 suicide attempts, a court case noted with a grim joke about Kentucky going dry. The piece mocks press humor while reporting marital turmoil and public commentary on royal or national affairs.
Fallon Wedding Unites J N Tedford Freighting Family
J N Tedford’s freighting manager Hunt and Miss Madge Spoon were married in Fallon Nevada on March 18. Hunt, recently from the East, oversees Tedford’s Blackburn to Buckhorn route while Miss Spoon has served Fallon’s telephone office as cashier and bookkeeper for years. The couple will reside at Blackburn for the next several months and plan no permanent return to Fallon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hunt
Mrs. Hont
Blackburn
Fallon
Nevada items highlight taxes and crimes across state
Deputy collector appointment for William A. Kelly of Goldfield. Frances E. Nones sentenced to 14 years for murder of Christine Ness at Star Pointer. Western Pacific Railway tax and wage totals reported for 1913. Carey Act land application filed by Joseph Hovorka Jr. for Great Western Land, Water and Power Co. of Probe. William Hardy fined 73.50 for illegal insignia of an order. Jack Keenan of Upper Town McGill commits suicide at home. despondency listed as cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William A. Kelly
Goldfield
Internal Revenue
Frances E. Nones
Christine Ness
Star Pointer
Carson
Coleman
Ely
Nevada
Western Pacific Railway Company
Western Pacific
Grass Valley
Lincoln County
State Land Office
Joseph Hovorka, Jr
Great Western Land, Water and Power Co
Probe
William Hardy
Barnes
Hotel Ingalls
Jack Keenan
Upper Town
McGill
Where You Goin George Wingfield on Women’s Vote
In a recent interview George Wingfield warned he would leave Nevada if women gain voting rights. The piece notes women voting across several states including Florida Idaho Utah Washington Oregon and mentions Australia and Iceland as examples while hinting at national impact on politics and social norms.
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George Wingfield
Nevada
George
Florida
Idaho
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Eureka Sentinel
G. Wilson
Southern Pacific
Eureka Land and Stock Company
Oak Station
E. L. Koontz
Angus McNaughton
Herman Bremenkampdf
James Romano
Fish Creek
Dan Morrison
W. H. Russell
Sadler
Hattie Robinson
Henry Berry
Cortez
Henry West
W. H. Simmons
State of
Carson City
Recorder of
Wilson
Kentucky
Mabel K. Young
Fallow, Nevada
State News
Georget
Utah
Oregon
Anl
Kansas
Autralia
Iceland
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