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Newspaper
Eureka Sentinel
Location
Eureka, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1915
Page
2
Dr. R. L. Magoon, a well known Ely dentist, has departed for Europe to join one of the armies. Friends have received notes indicating he expected to sail and perhaps never return. His financial troubles and moods are mentioned while his parents in San Diego were asked to be kept unaware of the action.
Documents of record include Proof of Labor on the Parallel and Parallel extension mines in Mt Hope district by Ben Grigsby for Thomas Dixon recorded November 10. Location certificates for Crescent Valley and Silver Plume mines in Cortez district by B F Goodhue and Charles Allen recorded November 13. Humboldt Land and Cattle Co to W A Keddie deed for 956.42 acres in Eureka County recorded November 9, 1915. U S of America to Kate A Winzell land patent deed for 80 acres in section 31, township 26 north range 51 east M D B M recorded November 18, 1915.
W T Ricketts, formerly editor of the Reno Gazette, has gone to Goldfield to lead the Tribune there. The post was held by Deacon White after Ricketts left for Reno, and White died in Los Angeles about two weeks ago. Also noted are Sunday school pupils sending 340,000 New Testaments to American soldiers in Europe, funded largely by nickels.
Elko Free Press reports E R Sans in Elko to coordinate government coyote eradication with eight hunters across Winnemucca Marys River Tuscarora Golconda Battle Mountain and Beowawe Progress noted as hunters average about one coyote per day. Bounties rise in Humboldt and Modoc counties while skins go to Washington for museum exchange.
The Mackay School of Mines at the University of Nevada begins its second session of the Prospectors short course from January 30 to February 26, 1916. Expecting higher attendance than last year, the program covers prospecting, assaying, mineralogy, geology, chemistry, hygiene, sanitation and mining law with lab work in assaying and first aid. Prospective students register January 1 in Morrill Hall, paying a $5 fee. dormitory housing at Lincoln hall may total about $20 monthly, with town costs higher. Certificates are awarded on course completion.
Berlin reports reveal two no meat days and two fat-free days for meals with restaurants barred from meat on those days. Butchers must refrain on two days from selling meat while fines and prison terms deter price gouging. Officials claim food supply is abundant if proper distribution is organized to keep prices fair.
Governor sponsored movement to abolish Ormsby County government and run county affairs via a State commission. Governor argues state supervision could cut taxes by at least 1.25 dollars from a four dollar plus rate due to limited taxable property. Reno Gazette reports on murder of MedIntire ranch Chinese cook near Elko found dead with head crushed and a stab wound. suspected feud motive among Chinese workers.
A man was found dead in the Carlin railroad yards, apparently killed while attempting to steal a ride on a train into the town. He carried certificates of deposit worth over 5000 dollars under the name Christian Bond, with only a few cents in cash. The funds are deposited in San Francisco banks.
Geo. Russell Jr reports rabies spreading among cattle and hogs in the Battle Mountain area. Ten head died on the Itomood ranch, two dairy cows perished at the home herd, with symptoms including persistent bawling and erratic chasing before death. Ranchers hire extra help to poison ranges as the disease poses a serious menace.
A source quotes a stance that the sole path to defend stock is to kill coyotes, asserting poison as the most effective method. The remark frames predator control as essential to safeguarding livestock and farm interests.
Walter W Kermeen once of the city famed for setting fire to a schoolhouse and later banished from the city will not be hanged in Arizona this month. A four week stay was granted to probe his sanity as religious supporters mobilize to save him from the gallows.
After last week’s vote the House membership shows Democrats 220 Republicans 196 Progressives 6 Independent 1 Socialist 1 and 1 seat unfilled. Democrats hold a 25 vote majority but 18 Democratic defectors could form an anti Democratic majority. Tammany thus holds the balance of power. If 16 Tammany members join Republicans and Progressives, the coalition could pass measures.
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