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Newspaper
Eureka Sentinel
Location
Eureka, Nevada, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1918
Page
3
Eureka Nevada notes cover local visits and departures with Fritz and Emil Walti abroad and Mrs Flora Morris returning from California. Local events include Knights of Pythias Decoration Day planning, Camp Lewis furloughs, upcoming baseball tickets, and preparations for a two day Duckwater celebration with Red Cross donations.
Eureka County defense leaders announce a War Fund Drive Party on Monday night the 27th at the Eureka Theatre. Admission is 50 cents over 18, 25 cents under 18, free under 12, with cafeteria supper provided by Eureka ladies. Funds support Red Cross and front-line troops as counties report high quotas.
A warrant served on Dr. Childs Mantor for practicing medicine without a license, case continued pending State Medical Board depositions. The will of Mary E. Cromer was admitted to probate in the District Court. W. W. Porth swore to a complaint against Peter Schaefer for assault and battery. Justice J. J. Lucey dismissed the case after a Wednesday hearing.
Palisade reports the death of Henry G. Sexton brother of J. E. Sexton of Palisade. He passed away in a Colfax sanitarium on May 23 after being brought from San Francisco for treatment.
Eureka High School lost 15 to 5 to Elko High School in the season opener. The Elko squad used power hitting and larger players, while Eureka battled on hard ground and fought back late. Names of Eureka players on the trip included Mernaldo, Laird, Hooper, Tenvoord, Lucey, Breen, Pastorino, Rattazzi, Biale, with vice-principal Rector accompanying. A return game is scheduled at Eureka tomorrow at 2 pm with a 25 cent adult and 16 cent child admission to help cover visiting team expenses.
All purchasers of Third Liberty Loan Bonds must pay 20 percent installments to banks before May 28, 1918. In addition a small government interest is charged. the notice lists specific amounts by bond denomination and payment dates for follow up.
Bishop G. C. Hunting of the Episcopal Church of Nevada will conduct services in Eureka on Sunday May 26 at 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. All are invited. A class will be confirmed by Bishop Hunting.
Final eighth grade tests list Carl Harris and Vida Kitchen as takers. Junior Red Cross collected 29.65 from Ruby Hill residents for the Second Red Cross Fund. Vida Kitchen Carl Harris and Rosalind Jury awarded the Four Minute Speech Diplomas. Elliott of Ely buys one third of Golden Hotel Reno with George Wingfield and H G Humphrey each holding one third. Frank Golden remains manager. Elliott may become vice president and general manager.
William F. Zadow announces Eureka Memorial Day program on May 30 1918 at Eureka Theatre with songs sermons orations and a parade. Notable participants include Richard Hooper W R Reynolds Pythian Sisters and several lodge and civic groups. The procession moves to local cemeteries then to Knights of Pythias hall before disbanding.
W J Hooper calls Eureka County to donate one hundred million dollars for the Red Cross as a countrywide drive begins this week. Edna Covert Plummer outlines the Red Cross history and wartime work to a large audience, urging all to support the effort and back the boys overseas. Registration notice states youths aged 21 since June 6 1917 must register on June 5 with Local Boards. Eureka County expects 10 to 12 eligible.
Frank Allison, a young half breed Indian, was arrested in Eureka by Sheriff James Mackey at the request of Sheriff George E. Crowell of Lander County on grand larceny charges. Deputy Sheriff Tom White of Lander County transported the prisoner to Austin after the arrest.
Eureka High School hosts a dance at the Eureka Theatre on Saturday May 25 for visiting Elko High School baseball players. Admission is 50 cents to cover expenses. Music will be provided and the event is expected to be enjoyable, lasting until midnight.
Eureka County ranchers and stockmen call a convention at Blackburn Station this Saturday afternoon at lo o'clock May 25. A social basket dance is planned for the evening and the organizers extend a cordial invitation to all interested residents.
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