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Newspaper
Eureka Sentinel
Location
Eureka, Nevada, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1904
Page
3
Eureka Sentinel notes Victor Barnett and Alfred Hocking visiting and working in mines near Ely and Tonopah, with many residents traveling to White Pine and Eureka counties. Reports from Tonopah, Battle Mountain, and Salt Lake describe medical and transportation updates, court activity, and local entertainment while naming several residents and businesses.
Eureka County to elect trustees in two districts on Monday. Long term seats choose Samuel Gibson and Spencer Reynolds. short term picks Harry F. Golding. Prospect district also votes for one long term and one short term trustee with candidates George Flavin Nick Modralli A Affranchino Peter Repetto Ruby Mill James Williame William Eathorne John The Sentine could not learn other districts’ candidate names.
The Board of County Commissioners met on Saturday May 14 to act on bids for grading and building the Palisade to Beowane wagon road. Bids by T R Jowell and John W Raine were deferred to May 25 due to large cost differences. The board accepted the $180 bid from John Petch and Charles W Pratt to restore the Barth Safford west end of the Duborg ranch wagon road.
Memorial services will be held on Decoration Day May 30 in the Masonic and Odd Fellows Hall under Eureka Lodge No 92 IOOF. All are invited to participate. After services, a procession to the cemeteries will decorate graves. William Lawry named Marshal. Eureka Band to assist.
A letter from Alpha states eight men are employed by William Whalen at the United States Gold and Silver Mining Company in Alpha Eureka County. Manager Charles Lay has six men at work on the Whalen Copper Company properties. J H Benson, representing Chicago shareholders, had been at Alpha for about two weeks and returned East. No settlement has yet been made on outstanding claims for labor and supplies.
Charles Barberi, a former Eureka merchant and coal partner of John Torre, arrived in Eureka on Thursday after recently returning from Italy. He has spent weeks in Salt Lake City settling his late brother’s estate and will soon visit Torre in Alameda, California before returning home.
George Hildebrand, 14, son of Mr and Mrs Chris Hildebrand, was scratched while climbing a fence on Cedar Hill earlier this week. A sliver punctured the fleshy part of his left hand, leading to blood poisoning that spread up the arm before help arrived. He is now reported out of danger.
Iphigenia Lodge No 8 Order of Eastern Star hosted a farewell banquet at the Masonic hall Thursday evening for Mr and Mrs W J Tonkin. The couple plan to leave Eureka with their family and relocate to Virginia City soon.
John Wedekind arrived in Eureka from Bald Mountain this week seeking supplies and continues explorations along the mountain’s float leads, chasing one of many hidden gold ledges reported in the area.
A second May storm brought heavy hail and rain on Wednesday night, turning to snow as temperatures plummeted. Snow melted on impact though, while Thursday saw continued downpours and sporadic thunder. Reports from Eureka area indicate widespread activity, with the Ely stage delayed by snow at Hamilton. Despite washed roads and a downed telephone line, no major damage was reported and the rain is seen as beneficial.
James A Poindexter an Eureka resident died May 14 1904 in Cortez Eureka County after an accident aboard a stage from Beowawe to Cortez A gash on his head from a horse kick left him unconscious at the Dean ranch and he died two days later He was 63 born Missouri long employed at Eureka Con furnaces later worked for Tenabo Company in Cortez He is survived by brother John T Poindexter former Eureka furnace foreman now ranching in Texas The deceased was respected for his upright character and generosity.
The Henderson Banking Company Incorporated has operated in Elko Nevada for 24 years building a large, prosperous business in Eastern Nevada. It emphasizes conservative, honorable banking methods and courteous treatment to local and distant patrons, earning an enviable statewide standing. Interest is paid on time deposits and the Savings Department guarantees 4 percent interest.
Arthur H. Smith of San Francisco, a former Eureka youth, was arrested in Santa Rosa California after pleading guilty to obtaining money by false pretenses. He received a five month sentence in Sonoma County jail for the two merchant victimizations.
George Patten of Pine Valley spent Sunday in Palisade. John E and Thomas Hooper left Palisade Tuesday for Bullion County to work at mines. Mrs N A Whitmore and children visit Pine Valley friends Wednesday. Last Friday nine young friends attended five year old Movads Whitmore birthday party. Mrs L Gibellini of Prospect arrived by Wednesday’s train with her Jennie 5, en route to Salt Lake City for medical care for the after effects of scarlet fever.
Nevada pioneer John O'Brien dies at 62 in Tonopah from miners' consumption leaving heirs Pat O'Brien and Mrs. Walter Moore. Nye County considers 5 percent bonds totaling 15000 dollars issued in 500 dollar denominations up to ten years, redeemable as funds permit. Tom Logan enters Fusion bid for Nye County sheriff. Tom McCabe open to nomination. James G. Cushing not seeking a second term.
Announcement calling former students, teachers, patrons, and friends to attend the university reunion during the Tri Decennial Celebration from May 28 to June 8. J. E. Curren Jr. chairs the faculty committee and invites teachers where possible and all patrons and friends to be present.
In New York on May 17 reports say a large portion of funds from Japan's loan will be spent on silver purchases, mainly in the United States, to pay troops in the field and cover Manchuria expenses, signaling a big rise in silver.
Ore shipments over the Eureka and Palisade Railway for the week ending May 20 1904 include Mug and Diamond consignments routed through Eureka and connected by the Eureka Con line.
The latest metal quotations list silver at New York 5.53 dollars per ounce copper at Salt Lake City 12. cents per pound land price at New York 4.00 dollars and Salt Lake City 3.50 dollars.
W M Hamilton superintendent for the Eureka Live Stock Company arrived in Eureka Thursday from Squaw Mountain Elke County. He reports rain general through the country and feed on the ranges is better than in years and should improve after this week's wetting if warm weather returns. Presbyterian Church Notice Rev J E Johnston to preach at 11 am Sabbath school 12 15 and evening service 7 30 Special music by Sabbath School boy Refreshments on Decoration Day to be served at the San Francisco House opposite Masonic and Odd Fellows Hall.
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