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Newspaper
Eureka Sentinel
Location
Eureka, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1907
Page
3
Local items report a lawyer, a professional visit, new upright furniture, and stock replenishment plans. Notables include Jens Mendes the merchant, Bester services at St James, and Miss Lirace Traverse winning a theatre ring with 2500 votes. Weather notes show typical March conditions and a rising barometer.
The Kareln public schools teachers plan an Opera House ball Monday night featuring older era costumes from various countries. Attendees may wear period clothing, with a grand march as the lead event, and proceeds go toward completing a new plane for the Eu reka public schools.
A retrospective report lists Eurekans and relatives living away from the town, including Mra M. Ferrell running a lodging house in Goldfield, James Berryman recovering in California after pneumonia, Mrs Maggiee Olaf at St Helena Sanitarium, Clara Tregoning a seriously ill former Ruby Hill resident in Salt Lake, Mrs Frank Wilson's Nye County operation recovery in San Francisco, W E Taylor's granddaughter G A Bartlett recovering from typhoid, and Miss Casey Wendell returning home from Lane Hospital San Francisco with uncertain prospects.
R H Locke returns to Eureka to establish a fully equipped chemical laboratory and assay office in a two story brick building at Clark and Paul streets. He plans a run by next Monday morning as supplies arrive and his advertisement will appear next week. Death of Infant Daughter Alva Florio funeral held at South Main Street residence with Mr John Pardy officiating.
Major John Hapcock Dennis died in Reno Nevada on March in 1900s era text recounts his long career in Nevada journalism politics and public service. He built up the commonwealth with Democratic leadership tracing back to his Concord Mass birth 1835 and later roles including editor positions at Reno papers and time at the U S Mint in Carson City.
Bertha Sebendell Schendell four renamed as Bertha Sehendell, ten year old daughter of Ernest and Mrs Sehendell formerly of Eureka, contracted diphtheria in Goldfield while with her parents. The illness caused partial paralysis of limbs and vocal organs and near blindness. She and her mother are now at Paso Robles Springs, California. Doctors say recovery is likely but slow.
In district court Judge Bren presiding, Laura Hoegh granted special letters of administration for estate of J H Hoegh. The letters cover about 2600 shares of stock in a Utah mining company, issued mainly to satisfy legal requirements of the state.
Palisade notes staking by K A Dean with low grade ore and a rich ledge assay of 12 40 per ton. McKinnon McDonald and Jones report high grade finds near Palisade. An expert visited to negotiate claims. Snow and sleet fell Sunday and Monday delaying Zenol mine work. Mise Nettle Ebert won a diamond ring with 350 votes to 680, daughter of Mrs W H Sweeney of Eureka. Palisade school pupils Julius Siri John Whitmore James Whitmore Irene Sassorno Daniel Rand Alfred Anderson had perfect attendance for the month ending March 22.
A meeting lasting from 7 30 to midnight resulted in the appointment of H F Bartine of Goldfield as Chairman and Henry Thurtell of Reno and J F Shaughnessy of Reno to the Nevada Railroad Commission. The governor and the attorney general clashed over selections, then yielded to the commission In a separate Carson proclamation the governor announced State Auditor Nate Roff and sheep inspectors Olin Ward H G Humphrey and L T Bradley along with Sam Davis as head of the Publicity Bureau.
Mrs Charles Coates and family arrived from Bingham Utah. The Ruby Hill boarding house run by Mrs Thoms Rosevear closed. Easter concert planned by Ruby Hill Sunday School for next Sunday at 7 pm. J W Novell of Richmond Kareka Mining Company arrives. J J Ives new time keeper with Oliver Eggleston on inspection returns to Salt Lake. Weaving ceremony for Ednas Rosevear and Frank L Kelsey held March 27 at Mrs Rosevear home. Miss Rosevear taught in Eureka and Elko counties. Mr Kelsey from TecomaFreighting business. Newlyweds depart for Tecoma next day.
A Sunday dog fight at Miller featured Jimmy Britt and Admiral Togo with about 400 spectators. The bout lasted an hour, ended in a victory for Togo, Britt died shortly after, and Togo remained in precarious condition. The side bet was 1000 dollars.
The United States Court at Carson scheduled the trial of Wailes versus Davies et al. for April 25. The mining property dispute concerns valuable holdings near Alpha in Eureka County. Sydney I. Wailes sues Dan Davies and others, with H. K. Mitchell as attorney for the plaintiff and Alfred Chart of Carson for the defense.
Superintendent Charles Read of Salt Lake approved raising miners wages from 3 to 350 per day at the Diamond Mine on Prospect Mountain. The mine’s current output is reported to be stronger than in years past. Durham bulls bought by Joe Tognoni arrived in Eureka from Elko County and were driven to Duckwater ranges.
Will celebrate anniversary of old fellowship with a grand ball on Friday April 2. Further particulars to be given next week. File bills. Raster Services at Catholic Church. Regular monthly meeting of Karelia Board of County Commissioners. Easter masses on Monday. Bills against the county to be filed with the County Clerk by Saturday March 0.
Spencer Reynolds tendered his resignation from the Eureka public school Board of Trustees and it has been accepted. County Superintendent Henderson has not filled the vacancy yet.
Elmer Sheppard known as Big Eno, famed as the United States' heaviest man at 640 pounds, dies today in Appleton of fatty heart degeneration after years of confinement. The report notes his 17 years, past exits from public car service, and widespread notoriety. Copyright note cites Careon Appeal.
Rumor circulated early this week that J B Simpson known as Big Sim was dead at Salt Lake. Charles D Vail of the Ely Water Company received a telegram from Mr Simpson Wednesday stating he is very much alive.
W J Harris of Rye D C McDonald Ely George T Mills Carson Mr and Mrs Eugene Howell Tonopah Mrs R E Haines Tonopah and Andrew Jackson San Francisco transfer their interests in the Hidden Treasure mine at Ely to the Ely Hidden Treasure Company The Legislature sets state tax rate at 70 cents per 100 with Eureka County rates $2 15 outside Eureka and 265 per 100 inside town limits
Nevada will allow unlimited notaries public with governor appointing as many as applications permit. The measure passed the Legislature and Governor Sparks signed it, expanding official notarization capacity statewide.
Attorney James P. O'Brien of Tonopah has been tendered the appointment as Judge of the newly created Fifth District District Court for Nye County and has forwarded his acceptance to Governor Sparks.
The latest metal quotations show Slivee in New York at 050 cents per ounce Lead in New York at $6.00 per 100 pounds Casting Copper in Salt Lake City at 24 cents per pound. Mining location blanks for sale at the Sentixst office.
The Opten Standard reports a rumor that the Western Pacific may use the Ogden Lacm cut-off jointly with the Southern Pacific. Trackage agreements already signed affect sections from Wells to Deeth Nevada and possible routes through Palisade canyon. Western Pacific work continues from both ends as Utah Construction builds contracts, with overall plans likely to hinge on future agreements.
About a hundred Southern Pacific freight clerks in San Francisco are compiling figures on Nevada state business for 1906. After they establish last year’s local traffic volume, B E Harriman and top officials will decide whether to challenge the Legislature’s recently adopted reduced freight rates in Federal Courts. If revenue under the new rates seems insufficient, the case will go to court.
Charles Wella, bartender at the Old Resort saloon in Ely Nevada, was discharged from custody after preliminary hearings showed the evidence against him was circumstantial and insufficient for District Court. Raby Wells, accused as accessory, was likewise discharged.
In Carson at the Arlington hotel Miss Mamie Herning, a pretty 18 year old waitress, is offered schooling funded by prominent locals. The plan involves $1000 total with each donor paying $800, half from R L Colburn and half from Milton Detoh, with Senator Pyne handling the funds. The tale notes Superintendent Ring’s consultation and a pending check.
Location notices posted for the Silver Star and Mountain Con mines near Belle Londeey and Badger mines along the Belle Londeey boundary. Names Henry Lemaire Robert Watt and John Poster linked to the claims with dates in March. Also notices for the Young Mine Maggie Creek Mining District by John Young with a March 4 recording.
It is stated on reliable authority that John L. Considine will resign as warden of the State prison in Carson Nevada and reenter the journalistic field. He tacitly admits the statement and confirms his intention to quit his prison duties.
Boots and Shoes Buckingham and Heart advertise reliable footwear for men and boys with repair service. Thomas Rosselli on South Main Street offers a line described as California. Includes mentions of single and double purchases, harnessing and repair work, and a claim of good stock with no cheap goods.
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