13 May 1916
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Newspaper
Eureka Sentinel
Location
Eureka, Nevada, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1916
Page
1
The Denver Mining Record notes silver rising above 75 cents an ounce for 23 years high, with potential to reach the dollar. Mine owners celebrate profit from high grade ore, plan renewed production, and expect prospector activity to resume as camps regain vigor. European remonetization could push prices higher.
The Hunter ranch at the mouth of the South Fork in Elko County received a carload of bees and plans to produce honey. Widespread rabies cases among livestock are reported by Constable Zundell from Montello. Jay Ball notes poor road conditions from Bullion to Elko affecting ore transport to Raine's siding. Powder proves effective for snow clearance on the Geiger grade, setting a road work speed record.
Final distribution ordered by Judge Averill for the late Wm. Potts of Monitor Valley divides the Potts estate among the widow and nine children. Widow receives one third, others one ninth each. Inheritance tax totals 324.15 for the widow after exemptions. other heirs pay none. Measles outbreak reported with 1000 cases in Butte City.
May 5 1916 minutes show payments to W Taylor W Cromer A Laird and others including Eureka Water Works Laura Hoegh K Zadow and mailings. Indigent allowances to Mrs F Kopp Dan Desne plus transit and hospital costs are recorded. Clerk R MoOxaases certifies correctness of the record.
Mr Sans leads a statewide coyote extermination drive with 115 workers in Nevada and California, 30 in Humboldt County, planned rise to 140 this season. April tally: 500 full grown coyotes killed plus many pups. dens searched and young killed with mothers. Diamond-Miniliz Companies of South Africa push gem sales amid improving American demand.
A nearby resident offers a ten dollar reward for the return of a black and white shepherd dog with curly hair that has recently disappeared. The dog is aging and has few rusty teeth.
Cash sale offered for a Pope Hartford Roadster 1913 model with extra tires. Seller accepts heifers or horses in exchange and lists Lambert Henderson at Elko Nevada as contact.
A black registered Percheron stallion, about six and a half years old and weighing roughly 1700 pounds, is offered in exchange for heifers or horses. Located at Morgan Hill Ranches in Elko Nevada.
The second installment of taxes for 1915 is due at the County Treasurer’s office in the Court House at Eureka Nevada on Monday May 1 1916. If not paid by Monday June 5 1916 costs of delinquency will be added.
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