Local notes from Eureka November 21 1908
Eureka Sentinel column lists ill residents, travel plans, business shifts, and local happenings in Nye County and surrounding areas. Mentions Sut Wed Caaf Blas Eagle, Geo Bartlett, R A Waugh notices, teachers, improvements, horse purchases, ore shipments, surveys, court terms, and lodge activities with several residents traveling to Tonopah Bishop Ely and Reno areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nye County
Atorney
Geo. A. Bartlett
Onopal
Thureday
R.A. Waugh
Mise Mae Kind
M. E. Emerson
Parker & Ire
Ady
A. P. Tenvoord
Tonopah
Bishop Crock
Sustivan
Fish Lake Valley
Bye County
Eureka
Angelo Depacli
John Pardy
Pine Valley
J. P. Raine
Hank Knight
Wallace
California
Peter Breen
Austin
A. O. Flori
Newark
Eureka Ope
Wiliam Moorman
Hamilton
Iwipah Ranch
Leonard McGarry
Goldfeld
Bureka
Tuseday
San Francisco
Bertinel
Estate of Cesare Rossetti Final Account Approved
District Court proceedings on November 18 approved and allowed the final account of administrator James Rattaszi. The residuary estate is distributed to heirs Peter Rossetti and a brother in Italy. The Allison ranch, listed as part of the estate, must be conveyed to its true owner before final decree and discharge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cesare Rossetti
James Rattaszi
Peter Rossetti
Italy
Allison Ranch
Bart, Cerrutti
Accident at ranch injures John Peters with wagon trampling
John Peters was hurt while handling a bronco team at his ranch nine miles north of Eureka. The frightened horses reared and dragged the heavy hay wagon over him, injuring his back and smashing a hand. He was resting comfortably on Thursday with no alarming complications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kureka
John Peters
Mr. Peters
Death of William Jury Sr in Nevada
A telegram from Eureka announces the death of William Jury Sr in Galena Nevada. He died Tuesday from miner's consumption after moving to Eureka with his wife two months ago to attend his brother J H Jury of Raby Hill funeral. He leaves a wife and son William Jury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Jury
Eureka
Galena
Lander County
Nevada
J. H. Jury
Raby Hill
Ruby Hill tunnel extension contract in Nevada mining project
The Ruby Hill Tunnel and Mining Company hires John L Williams and Dan Davies to extend the south crement twenty feet at about 1700 feet from the tunnel mouth and 700 feet depth, paying ten dollars per foot. The work began a week ago and shows favorable ground conditions. Herman Reischke bonded his Last Chance mine at South Reveille Nye County for fifty thousand dollars to Lynch & O'Meara of Tonopah. the mine has yielded high lead ore, with ore shipments ready and wagon rate around twenty dollars per ton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Williams
John Hancock, Jr
Will Stewart
Eureka
Williams
Ruby Hill
San Jose
California
Sewrrwen
Simonsen
Newark Valley
White Pine County
Baby Hill
Ruby Hill Tunnel and Mining Company
John L. Williams
Dan Davies
Herman Reischke
Lynch & O'Meara
Tonopah
Last Chance
South Reveille
Nye County
Nevada
Reveille
Bank official suffers facial paralysis after illness
H F Golding assistant cashier of Eureka County Bank was struck by a slight stroke of facial paralysis last Saturday. A cold and a dental issue are blamed for the attack. His condition has slightly improved and he plans to travel to San Francisco to consult a specialist about his case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eureka Live Stock Company
Diamond Station
EK & P
Henry Levy
San Francisco
Pather Mauion
Elko County
Utah
Eureka
H. F. Golding
Eureka County Bank
Masquerade Ball Hosted by Rescue Hose Company
The memory of the Fourth of July ball lingers as residents anticipate a Thanksgiving masquerade hosted by the Rescue Hose Company. The event aims to lift spirits during hard times and promises a lively night for all attendees.
Special Meeting of Iphigenia Chapter No 8
A special meeting of Iphigenia Chapter No 8 C E 8 is set for Friday November 27 at 7 pm to confer degrees on two candidates. All visiting brethren in good standing are invited. By order the Worthy Matron B Kraus Secretary P T
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpha Lodo No
U. W
Eureka
C. KE. Thurston
San Francisco
Heart of
Thornton
Ely
A. O. U. W. Lodge
B. Kraus
P. T
Case in Ruby Hill Justice Court over well ownership
The Well ownership dispute between Mrs S Eccles and William Harris Sr was heard in the Ruby Hill Justice Court. An 18 person voir dire failed to produce a jury, and the matter was continued to Saturday November 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra. S. Eccles
William Harris, Sr
Richmond
Ruby Hill
Justice Court
Tom Robinson Locates Baseball Grounds at Goldfield
Mining expert Tom Robinson visited Goldfield and after studying geological conditions allowed his ruling passion to surface by locating baseball grounds. The report notes his background and the site choice in the mining town context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Robinson
Yonopah
Lom
Presbyterian Services and Bible Class Schedule
Presbyterian services announced with Bible Class at 11 a.m. Sabbath School at 12 15 p.m. Preaching at 7 p.m. All are cordially invited. J B Jouxston, Minister in Charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Jouxston
Salvi Curto Wedding in Eureka at Catholic Church
Miss Marie Isabel Curto daughter of Eureka residents married Mr P A Salvi in a Monday evening ceremony at the Catholic Church in Eureka officiated by Rev Father Manion. Attendants were Miss Mamie Morrison and Clorinda Rebagliatti with Stephen Demele as best man. A reception and wedding supper followed at the bride’s home with dancing and gifts noted, couple to reside in White Pine County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eureka
Marie Isabel Curto
Stephen Demele
Broom
White Pine County
Welch's Murderers Sentenced to Hang
Fred Roberts Frank Williams John P Levner and T Gorman were convicted in Winnemucca District Court on murder in the first degree for killing Jack Welch near Love Rock on August 9 1903. Judge Bonfield sentenced them to be hanged with the execution date to be set within sixty to ninety days. They are held at Carson State Prison awaiting execution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Welch
Fred Roberts
Frank Williams
John P. Levner
T. ¥. Gorman
Winnemucca
Jack Welch
Loverock
Bonnifield
Carson
Government to Build Seven Room Cottage and Indian School
The Government will erect a seven room cottage and an Indian school house on the Moapa Indian reservation at once. A portable cottage and school house was bought in New York for 2300 dollars and shipped. freight cost 1000 dollars, with about 600 more to pay to Moapa. Total expected cost around 7000 dollars. school will start once buildings are finished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nevada
Ex Sheriff Logan Exonerated in Grand Jury Report
Tonopah Miner notes the Grand Jury’s report to the District Court fully exonerating former Sheriff Thos W Logan from irregularities in accounts after a careful review of county records. The court also decreed J A Miller as referee to sell Spencer estate property in Austin, with $10 465 in debts and expenses to be paid and the remainder divided among Mrs Sarah Spencer John H Spencer and George S Spencer. estate valued at 60 000 to 75 000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
Tonopah
District Court
Thos. W. Logan
Spencer
Austin
J. A. Miller
Sarah Spencer
John H. Spencer
George S. Spencer
New Cashmere Sheets Attract Favor In Market
This year cashmere sheets have been introduced and met with general favor. They are sold in widths similar to cotton and linen and priced from 2.50 per yard in natural color to 4.50 per yard for the finest white. They lack flannel drawbacks and please even the most fastidious.
Appendicitis Operation Report From Eureka Nurse Letter
A Eureka letter states Miss Flossie Ford underwent an appendicitis operation at the Children's Hospital in San Francisco on Tuesday last. The operation was successful and the appendix was badly inflamed and swollen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eureka
Flossie Ford
Children's Hospital
San Francisco
Mrs Frank Boskowitz Dies in San Francisco at 52
Mrs Frank Boskowitz, wife of a noted commercial drummer and former Carson resident, died in San Francisco on November 13 after several months illness. A native of Richmond Virginia she was 52 years 9 months and 26 days old.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Boskowitz
Carson
San Francisco
Ness
Richmond
Eureka's Sickness Sparks Caution Over Scarlet Rash
The Eureka outbreak of a rash in children grows with suspected scarlet fever in mild form. Authorities urge early exclusion from school, strict precautions, and heightened vigilance until colder weather disperses the airborne threat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eureka
Stave
Mining Notes From White Pine County
White Pine County mining news reports a new trial motion in the Beaver versus Watson case, a Dr M J Davis locating in Long Beach California, Supt Haworth buying shoes for stage horses, and a French chef arriving at Ruth mine from San Francisco. It also notes White Pine Copper Company workers resembling Chicago aldermen, ex Governor R Sadler visiting for mining and political mood, Chainman tailings cyanidation results and winter layup, plus stage delays due to a rogue scheduler affecting Ely mail service and Haworth restoring the old schedule amid rough weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mining Review
Tris
M. J. Davis
Long Beach
Cal
Haworth
Ruth Mine
San Francisco
White Pine Copper Company
Chicago
White Pine News
R. Sadler
Eureka
Messrs
Millard
Moorman’s
Ely
Lander County Wins Tax Suit Against Nevada Central Railroad
A Lander County jury in Austin awarded 8063.43 against the Nevada Central Railroad in a district court verdict after a three day trial. The railroad will cut tri weekly Austin to Battle Mountain service to twice weekly starting December 1. Citizens push for a daily mail route between Battle Mountain and Austin while urging ongoing post office action and continued county tax pressure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lander County
Nevada Central Railroad Railroad Company
Austin
Battle Mountain
Nevada Central
Post Office Department
Bate Mountain
Railromi Company
Death of Matthew Murphy in Mineral Hill Area
Matthew Murphy, 77, longtime E P Railway foreman, died November 19 at Safford after ill health. An Ireland native, he lived with Thoma R. Whelan near Mineral Hill and wished burial at Koreka. Funeral held at the Catholic Church with Father Manson officiating. no living relatives known.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matthew Murphy
Mineral Hill
Eureka County
Safford
Pullmole
Murphy
E & P Railway
Htealth
Thoma R. Whelan
Whelan Ranch
Whelan
Salt Lake
Koreka
Ireland
Southern Pacific Changes In Overland Train Service
Chicago dispatch reports economy driven changes by Southern Pacific Union Pacific St Paul and Northwest railways. Beginning Sunday two trains Nos 5 and 4 are to be discontinued reducing California Chicago service. Eureka connections at Palisade will end though through Eureka service may continue via rearranged schedules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Overland
Gers
Eireet
Morrow
Chicago
Southern Pacific
Unine Pacific
St. Paul
Northwest
Tru Railways
Chicago California
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Pinto Creek
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Austin Jackson
Rocco
Water Company
A. W. Campbell
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Alex Muir
J. B. Gibson
Canada
Muir
Fred Manheim
Fred
Antone Regli
Morris Reglt
District Court Proceedings
Eureka & Palisade Railroad
Atin, Rouxes
Ons
Alexandria
Eureka Con
Richman
McEllin
The
Main Street
Eureka, Nevada
Oscar J. Smith
JH Boegh
Bert L. Smith
W. B. Grippin
H. ¥. Golding
H Hoegh
John Hancock
W.x.griffin
Oscar
Smith Bert L. Smith
Exch Ory
Westernional Bank
New York City
the Crocker- Woolworth National Bank
Knauth, Nachod & Kahne
McCormick & Co
George W. Hanna
J. J. Hylton
General Merchandise
Mound Valley
Eureka Cash Store
Expresst
Royal Manufacturing Co
Brazil
J. B. Biale
North Main St
H. A. McKim
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