Local notes from Eureka and surrounding towns May 1905
Frank Lewis returns from Tonopah. Mrs Hiram Johnson leaves Eureka for Salt Lake. Pete Carletti and G W Watts visit relatives in Reno. Fr Father Manion to stay in Elko area. Miss Jonnie Grogovich finishes teaching in Beowawe. William Wainwright arrives from Newark. G A Land from Salt Lake City tours Ely properties. New sidewalk laid on Main Street. Mrs W F Burnett to Santa Rosa. Phil Paroni receives flour shipment from Hylton Williams roller mill. Post office in Masonic Building gets spring cleaning. Attorney Octo T Williams of Elko on legal business. W A Scott, NY Mining Journal, visiting from White Pine. Malatesta couple in Reno en route Tonopah. arm injury risk of blood poisoning noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Lewis
Eureka
Tonopah
Mra
Hiram Johnson
Tharelay
Salt Lake
Pete Carletti
Alpha
G. W. Watts
Little Boy
Reno
Father Manion
Carlin
Elko
Jonnie Grogovich
Beowawe
William Wainwright
Bay State Ming
Newark
Salt Lake City
Ely
Ernest Man
Main Street
Eureka County Bank
W. F. Burnett
Santa Rosa
Cal
Phil Paroni
Hylton & Williams’ Roller
South Fork
Eiko Quanty
Zwiow
D. B. Nos Treed
Avas Hill
Masonic and Odd Fellows
Masonic and
Odd Fellows Lodges
Octo T. Williams
Southern Pacific
W. A. Scott
New York Mining and Engineering Journal
White Pine County
Winnemucca
Chris Malatesta
San Francisco
Malatesta
Nevada Discoveries Stimulate Western Prospecting Boom
The Denver Mining Reporter notes Nevada bonanza camps like Tonopah Goldfield Bullfrog have shifted views on the district. Now widespread prospecting follows as men search vast areas in hopes of new strikes, seeing Nevada as proof of Western potential across the region and beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nevada
Tonopah
Denver
Mexico
British Columbia
Ore Shipments Over The Eureka and Palisade Line
Ore shipments over the Eureka and Palisade peamag amount to 153,790 pounds for the week ending May 12. Eureka consigns 66,720 pounds and Tackoon ships 87,070 pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eureka & Palisade
Metal market quotes and canal zone lottery note
The record lists metal prices in New York and Salt Lake City with silver at 7 cents per ounce lead at 4.50, copper at 14 cents. A Sacramento Bee item laments the abolition of canal zone lotteries and the need to source tickets from the United States, reflecting on Panamanian hardship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Salt Lake City
Uncle Sam
Canal Zone
United States
Sacramento Boe
Eugene Noreis Acquitted in Concealed Weapon Trial
Eugene Norris was found justified in carrying a pistol after a May arrest. Deputy Johnson testified to arrest details and Mrs Norris supported her husband. Jury of twelve acquitted after three ballots. law on concealed weapons noted with prior repeal veto history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Norris
L. W. Cromer Sud
Tuscany
Otso T. Williams
Elko
Rogers
Baker Gray
William Stewart
W. A. Gavin
Clay Simme Jr
Thomas Rowselli
J. B. Biale
W. H. Russell
Matt Howy
Charles Bremenkampf
Merrill Fletcher
William Blair
Sam Raphel
Art Johnson
Sparka
Public Statement by P M DesMagias at Eureka Nevada
P M DesMagias declares in Eureka Nevada on May 10 1905 that testimony against him in the Eugene Norris case is false and a conspiracy to bring trouble. He asserts no solicitation of any woman and asks readers to judge the truth, insisting he attends to his own business and seeks vindication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eprror Sevityey
Eureka Quinty
Eugene Norris
Teame
Eureka
Ander
The
Sentinel
P. M. DesMagias
Nevada
Mining Men Visit Eureka to Inspect Local Properties
Utah mining executives led by E. Allen and A. P. Mayberry toured Eureka with Supt. H. McTerney to inspect Eureka Con and Richmond on Ruby Hill. Moritz A. Regli sold four carloads of BE. & BE. steers to C. H. Duborg of Beowawe, Eureka County, to be prepared at Duborg’s ranch for market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Utah
Eureka
E. Allen
United States Mining Company of Utah
A. P. Mayberry
Bingham
Supt. H. ©. McTerney
Eureka Con
Richmond
Ruby Hill
C. H. Duborg
Moritz A. Regli
C. H. Daborg
Beowawe
Eureka County
Diamond Station
Mr. Duborg
Big Sale of Horses in Eureka County
J 8 Raine of Pine Valley Eureka County sold 380 horses to Mr Horn a horse buyer this week. They were driven west on Tuesday as demand for horses pushes prices higher. Engine derailment delayed the E and P train about two hours near Diamond Station while stock cars were switched on a siding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raine
Pine Valley
Eureka County
Mr. Horn
Seyrivey
Eureka
Diamond Station
Knights of Pythias Grand Lodge Meet in Revo June 8
Beatific Lodge No. 7 of Eureka elects representatives R. Badler C. L. Bray P. Lob M. Scheeline W. S. Beard to attend the Grand Lodge session in Revo on Thursday June 8.
Death notices for W. D. Thompson and Fred O. Gorman
Willard D. Thompson of Topupah died of pneumonia on Tuesday at age about 35. Born in Carson City, he lived in Salt Lake City during youth, later moved to Eureka, and had business ties in Goldfield and New Ark. Fred O. Gorman, aged about 60, died of pneumonia in Goldfield after living in Eureka and serving as Constable. he left a wife and children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sewriver
Topupah
Willard D. Thompson
Carson City
Nevada
Salt Lake
Dr. Thompson
Thompson
Goldfield
Walter Stone
Fred O. Gorman
Eureka
Fred O Gorman
Mr. Gorman
Calico
Cal
Tonopah
Death of Mrs Bayen at Carlin Elko County
Mrs Bayen died at Carlin in Elko County on Monday. She was the mother of James Dwyer of Beowawe in Eureka County. Rev Father Manion left on Monday’s train to officiate at the funeral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bayen
Carlin
Elko County
James Dwyer
Beowawe
Eureka County
Father Manion
Storms Sweep Nation With Destruction Across Regions
Weather across the country runs severe with tornadoes in the cyclone belt and a tidal wave hitting Lake Michigan. Oklahoma towns suffer a deadly blow near Lynder while Kansas and Texas feel the tornado path. Rocky Mountain snow and late frosts threaten fruit crops in Eureka and the Dackwater area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynder
Oklahoma
Kansas
Texas
Michigan
Rocky Mountain
Eureka
Dackwater
Spineless cactus to meet arid forage demand
B L Smith of Eureka Live Stock asks Luther Burbank for spineless cactus plants. Burbank replies supply will begin in about a year and current applications will be filled in order received. Interested parties should send orders to Luther Burbank in Santa Rosa, California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. L. Smith
Eureka Live Stock Company
Luther Burbank
Mr. Burbank
Mr. Smith
Planta
Santa Rosa
Cal
Rilys Enterprising Merchant Expands in Eureka
W B Graham of Ely continues growth as Eureka receives large consignments of general merchandise for his business. Recent shipments include multiple loads of goods and two carloads of powder and Pabst beer headed to Mr Graham reflecting timely, up to date enterprise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rily
W. B. Graham
Ely
Eureka
Graham
State Prison Population Growth Noted in Biennial Report
The Sentinel prints J. L. Considine's biennial report as State Prison Warden. The 1903–1904 statistics show a rise in population from 14 to 101 inmates, an 87 percent increase, the largest since the McCullough era in the 1890s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Considine
McCullough
Panama Route Report Urges Private Steamship Service
The San Francisco Chamber of Commerce sent a Washington report on Panama route advisability. Prepared at the request of Commissioner Bristow, the document concludes that regular steamship service by private lines should replace government controlled freight via the Panama Railroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panama
San Francisco Chamber of Commerce
Washington
Bristow
Roosevelt
Range Horses Shipped East From Alpha Station
Pete Carletti of Alpha sold 60 head of range horses to a Kansas buyer last week and they were shipped from Alpha Station in four freight cars on Monday of this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pete Carletti
Alpha
Kansas
Alpha Station
Stockmen Convention Presses Government Control of Corporations
The American Stock Growers Association held its first annual meeting in Denver California with several hundred cattlemen. They distance themselves from the National Livestock Association while seeking better railroad rates and packer antitrust action. Col. William E. Hughes was elected temporary chairman and urged a return to American individualism with government ownership of corporations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Stock Growers’ Association
National Livestock Association
Denver
Cal
J. F. Hagenbarth
Conrad Schaefer
William E. Hughes
England
Germany
France
First National Bank of Elko organized in Nevada
The First National Bank of Elko Nevada was organized with a paid up capital of 100000 dollars. Officers elected include Oscar J. Smith as President Bert L. Smith as Vice President E S Farrington as Second Vice President R H Mallett as cashier J A Sewell C H Sproule and William H Crocker were named directors J O Doughty was elected assistant cashier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First National Bank of
Elko
Nevada
Oscar J. Smith
Bert L. Smith
E. 8. Farrington
R. H. Mallett
J. A. Sewell
C. H. Sproule
William H. Crocker
J. O. Doughty
Tippling Habit Shows Growth in Drink Expenditure
Bureau of Statistics figures show the American drink bill rising last year with 81,752,000 inhabitants spending $18.33 per person annually for stimulants or $91.65 per five person family. Whisky per person grew from 1.01 to 1.48 gallons from 1806 to 1904 and wine consumption doubled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bureau of Statistics
Harness and Saddles Boost for Thomas Roselli Shop
Harness and Saddles on South Main Street expands by this week with new stock of saddles bridles bits sweat pads whips and related harvest supplies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Roselli
South Main Street
Frey-Cooper Wedding Near Reno on May 9, 1905
The marriage of Harry Frey and Harriett Cooper was held at the bride’s home south of Reno on Tuesday evening May 9 1905. Rev A Walch officiated. Will Frey and Myrtle Cooper served as ring bearer and bridesmaid with Hagel Cooper as ring bearer. The couple will reside on Norada Street in Reno.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Frey
Harriett Cooper
Parvota
Reno
A. Walch
Methodist Church
Will Frey
Myrtle Cooper
Hagel Cooper
Mr. Frey
Ruby Hill
Reno Lumber and Mill Company
Norada
Bullion Agent Heads to Tonopah to Inspect Nevada Mines
James Novia of Reno traveled via Carson yesterday en route to Tonopah as a special State Revenue Agent. He has boosted Washes County revenue to near his first year’s salary and will reveal in the southern Nevada mining districts which mines are bullion producers and which are wind producers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tonopah
James Novia
Reno
Carson
Washes County
Nevada
Carson Appeal
New Gent's Furnishings and Accessories Stock Arrives
This week our store expanded with Gent's Furnishings, Men's and Boys' Clothing, Hats, Trunks, Valises and Dress Suitcases. A large stock of gloves is now available along with Ladies' Trimmed Hats, Dress Goods and Fancy Gants from Mrs. F. Morris & Son.
C H Sproule 16 Dead Elko Prominent Citizen Passes Away
Charles B Brone a respected Elko resident died suddenly at his home after health declines. Born in San Francisco in 1859 he moved to Nevada in 1868 and worked as a printer then published the Battle Mountain Messenger and the Lander County Free Press before retiring. Funeral under the Knights of Pythias past chancellor of Biko Lodge No 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elko
Charles B. Brone
Eko
Ariscom
Herbert
Mr. Sproule
San Francisco
Cal
Novada
Frank V. Drake
Austin
Hevoille
Virginia City
Lander County
Battle Mountain Messenger
Lander County Free Press
Free Pree
Sproule
Skaighta of
Pythias
Biko Lodge No. 15
Fruit Prices Rally as Buyers Offer Top Rates
Fruit buyers in Yoba and Sutter Counties California post $85 per ton for choice canning peaches. Bartlett pears bring $45 per ton. Prices reflect tree crop value and strong buyer competition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yoba
Sutter
Cal
Bartlett Peara
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Tar
Eureka Sentinel
P. A. Seilim
Tiedn
Metal Market
Eugene Noreis
W. D. Thompson
Richardson
O. D. Green
Bunsusa
Nav
Frey—Cooper
Mrs. F. Morris & Son
Eureka, Nevada
Oscar
Smith
J. Roegh
Bert L. Smite
W.W
Griffin
Golding
Ofricers
J. Hoegh
John Sparks
W.e.griffin
Oscar J.smith
Transacta
Marl
Schneider Drug Store
Department of Pharmacy and Chemistry
University of California
H. M. Schneider & Co
George Gavin
Weber
North
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