Local Notes from Eureka and Surrounding Areas
Eureka Sentinel items list residents and visitors, including Mrs Gertrude Hagar, Mrs Flora Morris and son Harry, Homer Wilson, Joba Aiken, Wendell Jones, F Parodi, Alex McCharies, R A Laird, George Young, W A Robinson, Bernardo Damelo, William Lockman, and Jane El Green. Notices cover lodge meeting, Nevada University commencement, travel to Reno, mining prospects, and local business moves. Additional reports note Mrs A L Fitzgerald's health, Ernest Mavis relocation, and sampling work on Eureka Con and Richmond mines. stock and alfalfa conditions at Fish Creek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer Wilson
Monitor Valley
Nye County
Eureka
Joba Aiken
Union
Mineral Hill
Joba
Aiken
P. Paroui
Wendell Jones
Nevada University
Baroks
F. Parodi
J. B. Biale
Eureka County
Eureka Lodge No. 16
Nevada State University
Reno
Jane J. el Green
Ruby Hill
Kureka
Hubert Hagar
J. H. Hoogh
Ruby Valley
Elko County
Mra
R. J. Reid
Mian
Nellie Reid
Goldfield
John Gregovich
Tonopah
Mra. Reid
Hiram Johnson
Johnson Mercantile Company
Art
Nevada
Las Vegas
W. &. Griffin
Tom Dixon
Ball Creek
Fish Creek
Eureka Live Stock Company
Mima-Sutra Firm Rumor Denied At Tonopah
Monday evening reports claimed the stock brokerage Mima-Sutra Company failed at Tonopah but officials deny the rumor. The exchange issued a statement affirming the firm’s sound condition after a narrative tied to Golifield sale to L Blackmers. Meanwhile Washon County constables seek counselors to challenge a salary based law, arguing it unconstitutional as it alters during office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mima-Sutra Company
Tonopah
Golifield
L. Blackmers
Justices of the Peace
Washon County
Memorial Day Exercises by Odd Fellows Observe Dead
Memorial Day events will be held Tuesday May 90 under Eureka Lodge No 22 I O O F with Diamond Rebekah Lodge No 8 assisting The Star Band will volunteer services A procession will form after the exercises to visit cemeteries and decorate graves Spencer Reynolds named Grand Marshal The committee invites all societies the public and school children to participate in the observance
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odd Fellows
Stara
Mamimio and
Auspines of Eureka Lodge No
Diamond Rebekah Lodge No
Star Band
Spencer Reynolds
Mose Morris Takes His Degree
Mose S Morris, son of Flora Morris, earned a degree from the College of Pharmacy at the University of California and a diploma from the California State Board of Pharmacy. Born in Eureka, he attended Eureka High School, class of 1902, before moving to California. A postgrad banquet in San Francisco hosted by Louis Tansaig honored him with many friends and_family_present as Mrs Morris prepared to return home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mose Morris
Mose S. Morris
Flora Morris
College of Pharmacy
University of California
California State Board of Pharmacy
Mr. Morris
Eureka
California
Louis Tansaig
Sann Francisco
Jon
Harry
Miss Hattie
San Francisco
Mrs Morris
Wittenberg Kopp Engagement Reported in San Francisco and Tonopah
Mise Lizzie Kopp of San Francisco and Mr. Charles Wittenberg of Tonopah announce their engagement. Both are former Ku Rokans. Kopp has run a San Francisco telephone station for years, Wittenberg moved to Tonopah two years ago and operates a drayage business. The wedding is set for San Francisco on Tuesday May 23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wittenberg-Kopp
Mise Lizzie Kopp
San Francisco
Charles Wittenberg
Tonopah
Mise Kopp
Wittenberg
More Horses Face East in Nye County Livestock Trade
In Nye County near Duckwater and Eureka the Carroll Seabona operation moves 60 head of range horses south to Fletcher Bros. in Eureka and then to Diamond Station for shipment aboard E. P. line cars. Seabona plans 90 more head bound for Kansas within three weeks as New Post office opens at Antelope with Wattles named postmaster for Fish Lake Valley route continuation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Seabona
Kansas
Ouyer
Duckwater Country
Eureke
Nye County
Fletcher Bros. Serral
Eureka
Diamond Station
Seabona
S. Wattles
Fish Lake Valley
Anteope Valley
Wattles
Goon Ag
Antelope
Warning to Hunters Prohibited Shooting in Eu reka District
Sheriff Sweeney posts notices banning hunting and shooting dove in Eu reka. The limits run from the E. & P. depot on the north to the railroad embankment on the south to curb dangerous practices. Currant Creek Ranch utilities noted and Owen Onzier arrives in Horeka with a four horse load of hides and a new hay press, bellow, anvil, drilling machine, and tools to outfit a small blacksmith shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sweeney
Eureka
Currant Creek
Owen Onzier
Nye County
Horeka
Taken Off the Realty Market at Jack Perry Corner
The long unsold Jack Perry corner at Main and Bateman has been removed from sale. Owner Mrs. Hannah Morris was taken East last summer for health, and this week buyers learned the owner decided not to dispose of the property as prices rose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Perry
Main
Bateman Streets
Hannah Morris
Rosetti Building Leased for One Year on Main Street
Rosetti Building on North Main Street leased this week for one year with a buy option. The two story brick property is being renovated for occupancy and will be used as a lodging house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosetti
al Street
North Main Street
Waloon Snd
Sale of Spring Street Property Purchases by Higaman in Eureka
George Higaman, co proprietor of the Eureka and Ely stage line, purchased the Dalan house and lot on South Spring Street from Matt Hoey on Wednesday. The transfer adds to Higaman’s property holdings in Eureka as local dealings continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spring Street
George Higaman
Eureka and Ely
Matt Hoey
Dalan
South Spring Street
Bracken Johnson Wedding At Salt Lake City
The marriage of Walter R. Bracken of Las Vegas and Anos Johnson of Eureka occurred at 4 o'clock Wednesday morning, May 17, 1905, at Frank P. Kimball's Salt Lake City residence. Rev. W. M. Paden performed the ceremony. attendance was the bride’s mother and intimate friends. The couple planned a breakfast then departure for San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Las Vegas to settle in the Stewart ranch house of Senator W. A. Clark. The bride, daughter of Hiram and Mrs. Johnson of Eureka, has taught in Nevada and Lincoln counties and is well regarded. The groom is postmaster of Las Vegas and a rising businessman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter R. Bracken
Las Vegas
Anos
Eureka
Nevada University
DeLamar
Lincoln County
Bracken
Bureka
Doughty-Pettinger Nuptials at Elko Nevada 1905
The marriage of James Doughty and Minnie Pettinger was solemnized by Judge George Brown in Elko Nevada on Sunday May 14 1905. The bride grew up in Virginia City and taught in Elko County. Doughty recently resigned as Tuscarora School principal to become assistant cashier at Eureka County Bank in Elko. They plan to live in Elko. Ranchers in Lovelock Valley forced headgates of Lovelock Land and Development Company to release Humboldt River waters, prompting a temporary injunction by company officers. The Lovelock Valley suffers a severe drought and the Humboldt River runs dry below the reservoir.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lovelock Valley
Lovelock Land & Development Company
Humboldt River
The
Land Company
Humboldt
Cement Building Blocks For School House Proposal Carson City
A plan proposes cement building blocks for a new Carson City school house, claiming blocks are 50 percent lighter than stone and longer lasting, saving 1400 dollars for furnishing the building. The Tonopah Banking Corporation is formed with 250000 capital, led by Senator Nixon as president, with G B Cook and partner as owners. Westcott, Tonopah light plant engineer, is accidentally killed at work. Eureka Cash Store on North Main Street expands stock with glassware and paint brushes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carson City
New Tonopah Banking Corporation
Tonopah Banking Corporation
United States
Nixon
G. 8
Cook
Wingfield
Cook County Bank
Nevada
Tonopah
Nelson Glenn Westvott
I' In
O. K. Westcott
Santa Rosa
Cal
Eureka Cash Store
North Main Street
Mining boom and rolling honor list at Ruby Hill
Roll of Honor lists students at Ruby Hill School with many names and grades from April 17 1905 to May 12 1968. Also notes Western Pacific railroad mining districts in Elko County may rise with new routes and rail freight easing. United States Marshal for Oregon Walter F. Matthews removed amid fraud prosecutions. Charles J. Reed appointed successor. Breach of promise suit filed in Carson against Shaw's hot springs owner Antone Benenato. he is missing. Nevada school statistics show 242 districts, 828 schools, 68 teachers for 9430 children aged 6 to 18 in 1904.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruby Hill
Guanes
Carrie Eccles
U. S
Oregon
Walter F. Matthews
Portland
United States
District of Oregon
Matthews
Charles J. Reed
The
Mutual Life Insurance Company of New York
Carson
Antone Benenato
Shaw's
Benenato
Nevada
Orvis Ring
New Quarters Display of Summer Goods in Eureka
In new quarters one door north of the Eureka County Bank patrons are invited to inspect a handsome display of up to date goods. A new live of Gent's Furnishing Goods for Summer and latest styles in Straw and Linen Hats are featured. Men’s Laties and Children’s Summer Shoes, Ladies and Children's Underwear and Hosiery, and best makes are in stock. Prices are right. Eureka May 19, 1905.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eureka County Bank
Special Rates Via Southern Pacific for Nevada Delegates
The Southern Pacific Company offers a round trip fare of one fare and one fifth on receipt certificates to delegates attending the Convention of Grand Lodge Knights of Pythias of Nevada and Grand Lodge of Rathbone Sisters of Nevada in Reno on June 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Lodge Knights of Pythias of
Nevada
Grand Lodge of Rathbone Sisters of
Reno
Southern Pacific Company
Lands Open to Entry and Las Vegas Lot Sales
Valuable Nevada lands near Fallon opened to entry after an Interior Department order issued April 28. Homesteaders urged to file promptly as irrigation canals create rich agricultural fields. In Las Vegas, the opening sale of town lots began with prices from 1900 to 100, and auctions continued with substantial property transfer from the townsite company to owners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nevada
Interior Department
Fallon
Department
Carson
Lincoln County
Las Vegas
Ore Shipments Over Eureks and Palisade Railway
Weekly ore shipment report lists volumes for Eureka and Alexandria routes ending May 19, 1005. Details are garbled but indicate Mise Pounds of Ore moved over the Eureks and Palisade line with consignments to Eureka Con. and Alexandria while noting weekly totals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eureks & Palisade Railway
Eureka Con
A. SA Alexandria
Metal Market and Payroll Theft Rumors Across Rail Lines
The report notes metal prices in New York and Salt Lake City with silver at 57 cents per ounce etc. A Reno railroad circle cites a payroll stuffing scheme on Southern Pacific lines between Ogden and San Francisco, with a pay car in Sparks issuing forged checks and possible arrests. Salt Lake City food inspector orders 700 cases of overripe fruit destroyed, prompting price shifts in San Francisco shippers and local stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Salt Lake City
Reno
Southern Pacifi Railroad Company
Ogden
San Francisco
Sparks
Sacramento
Arresta
Meyers
Salt Lake
Also Mentioned on This Page
Tur Eureka Sentinel
Gertrude Hagar
Palisade
Golconda
William Lockman
Currant Cresk
Brackey—Johnson
Delbert Bray
Engineer’s Department
Fort Steve
Delbert
West Nevada Assembly
Roll OF Honor
Annie Fisvin
Elizabeth Raserear
Gence Hicks
arvenTa Grade
Bennet Moyle
Scorn
Guana
Thomas Williams
Telfer Williams
Douglas Eeelas
Willie Flavin
Elmer Rosevear
Hiram Kitchen
Firra
Alden Hicke
Eddie Moyle
Annie Eccles
Harry Paull
Angus McNaughton
A. T. Tarton
Lillie Fine Clara Rosevear
Johnanie Eccles
Johnnie Kitchen Abe Laird
Tara Grave
Daniel McNaughton
Stoorn Grane
Minnie Martin Eddle
Fine Frost
Sidney Hocking
Willie Laird
Estella Rossvear
Recurvise
Grane
Malvina Rice
Dewey McNaughton
Liszie Kitchen
Arnue Rossvean
Western Pacific
Kioaley
Dolly Varden
Ferber
Morgan Mountain
Southern Pacific
Richardson Embroidery
O. D. Green
Hureea
Ida M. Broffey
Miners Hill
J. W. Ebert
Elien Ebert
Elko
Pine Valley
Kate McObarios
Parry Ranoh
O. H. Jennings
Detroit
Mich
Jennings
Dan Lane
P. G. Lane
Metal Market
Eureka, Nevada
Oscar J. Smith
Wees
J. H. Hoegh
Bert L
W. E. Griffin
J.H Horgh
John Sparks
W.e.griffin
Oscar J.smith
Bert L. Smith
Mall
Express
Schneider Drug Store
OUR
Department of Pharmacy and Chemistry
Cen
H. M. Schneider & Co
George Gavin
Weber
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