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Newspaper
Eureka Sentinel
Location
Eureka, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1915
Page
3
Local notes report coal deliveries and departures for San Francisco and Reno, mining property inspections, church services, court duties, and travel to Grass Valley and Elko. Winter weather brings several inches of snow and record cold with a five degree low, as residents plan social events and estate matters.
Thanksgiving Ball by Eureka Temple No 15 Pythian Sisters to be held at the Eureka Opera House on Thursday evening November 25. Misses Myrtle Smith Effie Eather and Mrs Grace Anderson head the committee with help from all order members to ensure a pleasant social event. Nostrosa orchestra will provide music and a cordial invitation is extended to the public. Ad for the ball to appear in next week’s Sentinel.
Bill Yates and his wife, after two days in town, returned to Pine Valley in their newly purchased Franklin automobile. The pair had been spending time in New Franklin before heading home Saturday.
C E Allen general manager of mines and J Fenaon Smith engineer of the United States Mining and Smelting Company arrived by Monday's train for a visit of inspection to the Richmond Eureka Company's mines on Ruby Hill. They stayed nearly a week, fueling speculation about a possible resumption of work as news of rich ore strikes and high metal prices circulate.
A coyote attacked a ranch dog near J. W. Ebert’s Palisade area, and a man killed it with a club. The dog died, and the coyote’s head was sent to Nevada University for examination, reported by Palisade. Authorities confirmed it was rabid, the first rabid coyote in Eureka County, urging ranchers and travelers to stay vigilant.
The Rev. Joseph Sarsfield Glass bishop of Salt Lake will speak and confer at 8 p.m. on Wednesday November 17 and celebrate Holy Mass at 7 30 a.m. the next day. Known as a gifted orator and educator he led St. Vincent's College Los Angeles for 14 years and is a Vincentian Father. This marks the first bishop visit to Eureka in 15 years.
Railاط shipments to the Salt Lake smelters showed one carload of concentrates from the Williamsburg mine on Adams Hill and one carload of ore from the Jackson mine on Raby Hill, dispatched by the Richmond Eureka Mining Co and J H Littlefair respectively.
County Auditor Edgar Eather reports the Eureka County assessment roll for 1915 totals 5 225 376 in value not including poll and personal property taxes. Estimated taxes payable exceed 75 000 with Eureka town property 132 239 and General District 5 093 137 valued. Taxes payable amount to 75 236 89 with allocations for town, district, sheep and stock inspections.
Five days of District Court proceedings ended with a verdict against W. L. McGregor for 1299.69. Maybelle G. McGregor was not found liable. Both sides dissatisfied and expected to seek a new trial after jury reached verdict late Saturday.
Secretary Lane clarifies that desert land entries require pumping plants capable of delivering water for irrigation at final proof. Critics say the rule is prohibitive as 650000 gallons daily per 100 acres may be required if water is pumped, potentially discouraging western settlers from entering under the Desert Act.
The funeral of Mrs John Williams who died at her Eureka home last Thursday was held Saturday afternoon from the family home in Goodwin canyon. Charles Priest conducted the service reading the Episcopal burial rite. A Diamond Rebekah Lodge choir sang hymns at the home and cemetery, with many friends attending and Rebekahs assisting at the resting place.
Jacob Clough aged about 77 of Paul street Eureka died Friday morning after a monthlong illness. Friends and neighbor Mrs Ben Repetto found him dead, he had likely attempted to light a fire and was found warm, with swollen limbs. A Troy New York native, he came west in the 1860s, worked freighting in Washoe City and Belmont, then Eureka, later running a stable. He was esteemed for integrity and independence. funeral planned for this afternoon at his Paul street home.
James V. Comerford, Deputy State Superintendent of Education of the Second Supervision District, arrived Wednesday evening for his first visit to Eureka County. He will inspect the schools while in the area, succeeding J. W. Palmer who is now principal of Virginia City schools. Comerford is a Nevada educator noted for his University of Nevada and Santa Clara training.
Acknowledges memories and expresses gratitude to acquaintances and friends for kindness and sympathy after the death of Jon L. Williams wife and mother. Mentions Mr. and Mrs. James Mackey and Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Loomourrow. Also includes unrelated notes on metal market quotes and a 13th century price anecdote.
The Board and Auditor counted the Treasury funds and reported them correct. Minutes of the prior meeting were read and approved. Reports of county and township officers were read, examined and approved. Eureka County taxpayers petition placed E Keuhn on indigent list at $14 monthly. Beowawe Township citizens appointed J T Cook constable at $15 monthly with $1000 bond. Auditor authorized to draw warrant for $68 to cover Abram Jones fare to Indiana relatives. Tax levy for 1915 confirmed and approved.
Miss Thelma Breen is absent with a severe cold. Nevada Fine and Margaret Kitchen, Ruby Hill girls, also missed days due to illness. District School Board books have been re catalogued and are ready for distribution. Pigeons dwell near the library vent outside the window. J V Comerford, Superintendent of the Second Supervision District based in Ely, arrived in Eureka and will tour the district schools, addressing high school pupils Thursday evening.
Twenty two scarlet fever cases have been reported in Reno with more than twice that number unreported, says Dr. W L Samuels of the Board of Health. He calls the situation alarming and cites nonreporting by physicians and families to avoid quarantine, noting the State law imposing fines will be enforced without exception.
The first meeting of the State Educational Survey Commission authorized by the Legislature and appointed by the Governor is in session at Reno. Four women were appointed to the commission, which will study and propose changes to the state school system. The gathering occurred at the State University in Reno.
The Virginia City School Board authorized purchasing a basic first aid kit to be placed in the town's school system. A student body will form a first aid committee and receive full instructions to manage the kit.
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