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Newspaper
Eureka Sentinel
Location
Eureka, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1903
Page
3
Paul Irwin visits from Duckwater and Miss Mollie Brown arrives from Pine Valley while George Roos returns from San Francisco. Various small items include convocation notices, sales ads, mining men en route, coal prices, church services, residents traveling for winter, staff changes, and local business updates from Eureka Nevada and nearby areas.
The Board of County Commissioners met to approve claims and payment. No new business appeared, funds were short, and $500 to $600 in scrip was issued to cover county bills. This marks the first time Eureka County claims have been paid in scrip since 1895, with redemption expected mid next month.
Coroner jury verdict finds Conductor Denton and Engineer Peters not responsible for deaths of David King 86 timekeeper and two Japanese workers killed October 27. Jury also says engineer of first section of passenger train No. 6 negligent for failing to keep signal lights lit, causing misperception about a second section. T. R. Jewell presides. jurors Pratt Green Rand Downey Whitmore Raine.
Scarlatina suspected in Eureka with fever and rash among several children this week. Reports indicate scarlet fever is prevalent in Rome Austin and Ely, urging strict sanitation, drain cleansing, and elimination of filth to prevent spread. The illness is warned to be deceptive and dangerous if colds or relapses occur.
The Board of County Commissioners instructed peace officers in Eureka that all Indians arrested for drunkenness will be brought before Justice Cromer. If found guilty, they will work out their fines on roads and streets around Eureka. The plan aims to curb the Indians sprees by punishment on public works.
Mr and Mrs M Carto of Bareka announce the engagement of their daughter Marie Isabel to Mr P A Salvi. Marie Isabel Carto, born and raised in Bareke, is described as an estimable young lady. Salvi, a well known local, has resided here twelve years and works in teaming. The wedding is planned at the bride’s parents home in Eureka on Monday evening November 16.
Constable Charles Miller of Carlin helped arrest R. A. Graham who was released from the county jail in Bucera after serving a 30 day term for disturbing the peace. Graham faced a petty larceny warrant for allegedly stealing two revolvers from behind the bar at Joesola's saloon in Carlin and was taken by Thursday's train for trial.
Ore shipments over the Burke and Palisade Railroad dated November 6 1903 show totals 87180 56050 64050 46660 86060 for McKilin Peroni and Mathews Woncantrater and Presbyterian Services with a Bible class sermon and services announced by J E Jomyston minister in charge. Honor Roll Beowawe School for the month ending October 30 lists Belle Weber Edward Fuippias Clara Weber David Clancy Mabel Weber Dan Filippini Johnnie Clancy Joe Filippini iver Engetrom Jexxre A Guzcovicr Teacher.
The roll lists students Fred Eather John Gibelleni Angelo Frank Eddie Berry Angelo Horgan and Jesse L Diawono for October 90 with teacher recognition.
Correspondence from Eureka County notes Mrs P Lane spent a few days in Elko last week O Leighton returned from California on Wednesday Mr and Mrs J Ferraro left for Ogden to be gone a week Mrs P McBride and family of Eureka visit Mrs Oliver Pratt Robert Bailey of Diamond Valley went to San Francisco Bert Braffey of Mineral Hill visited townsfolk Rov M W Frary of Battle Mountain will hold services once a month in the schoolhouse
Henry Kind plans to move his family to Tonopah while the Eureka general store continues as usual. He will divide his time between Tonopah and Eureka, with Ed Krause in charge of the Eureka store. In San Francisco he bought a full line of furnishing goods blankets comforters and groceries, with an announcement of new arrivals due next week.
Mr and Mrs Ed Mulcoy of Eureka announce the engagement of their daughter Miss Jennie to Mr A B Smith of Kennedy Humboldt County Nevada The bride to be is esteemed and formerly taught in Eureka public schools and now teaches in Kennedy He is described as a young businessman of Kennedy The wedding date will be announced later.
Cattle buyer J. Sibold tours northern county ranches seeking beef cattle. He has already purchased cattle from Mrs. M. Winzell and Paul Lane. Currently not handling livestock beyond marketable stock and pays 2.50 dollars per hundred pounds for cows and 3.25 dollars live weight for steers.
Eureka based Deputy United States Mineral and Land Surveyor John Pardy also acts as agent for several established fire and life insurers. An advertisement under New To-Day lists the companies he represents.
G W Sumue promotero the Sans set Mining Co was arrested in his office in San Francisco on the charge of using the mails to defraud. The Mining and Engineering Review has denounced Rumble and his scheme while Sumue accuses the Review and the California State Mineralogist of extortion. His business continues despite the arrest. Western Pacific Buys Another Road. San Jose California November 2 Agreement transfers all SF Terminal Railway and Transfer Co property to Western Pacific Railroad Co for 807815 dollars and 120000 shares of stock. Nevada Congressman Sick. Carson News November 3 Congressman O D Van Duzer from Tonopah, attended by a physician, is precarious. He underwent an operation in Tonopah and was taken to Sodaville, then to Washington for Congress opening. More Smallpox at Elko. Independent November 8 Miss Grace Bacon has smallpox at J B Fitzgeralds residence. House quarantined and precautions taken. Death of Former Elko Attorney. James J Rodgers, former Elko attorney and son-in-law of Mrs J J Garrecht, died by suicide October 20 in Boise. Body brought to Elko for burial.
Nye County District Court led by Judge Breen impaneled a grand jury with eight jailed defendants. Indictments were reported against Frank Lucha for Walter Dunn’s murder and against Arandall Wilson Laing Jackson Bradshaw and Schillenberger for Chung Bing Lang’s murder. Trials set for December 2 and 8, with resistance to postponement citing cost and weather. William Stephens pled guilty to assault with intent to kill. A. W. Congdon estate closed. P. M. Bowler added as associate counsel. Breen plans to leave Belmont for Austin November 9. Chicago Milwaukee & St Paul Railroad aims to complete coast extension within two years.
The 1902 US gold and silver production shares are estimated by the Director of the Mint Feldhusen & Co. Sacramento reports an eight million ounce drop in silver. The note mentions looming irrigation schemes in California and other unrelated brief advertising snippets.
Saturday night about 11 o'clock Qanter a well known faro dealer died suddenly at Virginia City after a dispute over a bet with James Keely. The crowd separated the two, the game resumed briefly, then Qanter collapsed and died before a physician could aid him. Also notes irrigation diversion may boost Pyramid Lake area and Wadsworth’s growth as irrigation plans proceed. Dr J C Leonard, traveling dentist, halted in Eureka on way to Austin from Tonopah and Tybo.
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