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Newspaper
Eureka Sentinel
Location
Eureka, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1902
Page
3
Eureka residents from Garden Valley Minera Hill and Newark Valley arrive or travel to towns like Koreks Elko and Tonopah. Local events include church services a grand ball planned for Thanksgiving night and a proclamation for Thanksgiving. Snow falls, mining activity slows and reports of bills, hotel plans, and railroad work surface.
In Fa tek a children solicited subscriptions at ten cents each and earned rewards based on secured names. Copies were sent from the date received, but continued after paid-up time. Newman Collection Agency now holds overdue accounts, billing Eureke subscribers fifty cents yearly, prompting sharp-practice concerns.
Jowell and Kind filed for a recount of the county commissioners race after the recent election. The Board met in the court room on Wednesday and rechecked the votes for these two offices. The result showed no change from the original totals, with Alex Fraser elected long term Commissioner and John McNaughton selected short term Commissioner by three votes.
In San Francisco on Hallow Eve a college house party was interrupted by police summoned by the occupier. Five young men and eight young women were arraigned for disturbing the peace. The judge discharged the defendants. Kate Johanna and Grace Riordan daughters of M L Riordan of White River White Pine county were among those arrested.
A large crowd gathered at Eiko on Wednesday by invitation of Judge Talbot to honor the town. The barbecue featured regular style barbecued meat served with baked potatoes tea coffee bread and butter. A band provided music while guests enjoyed the festivity and expressed thanks to Judge Talbot for the hospitable event.
Mrs John Venton of Ruby Hill underwent an operation at McNatt Hospital in San Francisco on Tuesday. Reports state the procedure was successful and her condition is most favorable.
J Chambon a herder and Frank Sermi were in a saloon poker dispute. Sermi allegedly assaulted Chambon, then Chambon sought arrest of Kient. Kient was captured on a train and returned to Haroka. Sermi pled guilty to assault and battery, fined two dollars and costs eighty six dollars. Chambon received forty five dollars. Sermi then left Eureka by train.
Elko announces a brick wool warehouse 40 by 100 feet near the stock yards to serve the county. Led by J. J. Hylton, stockholders include Skelton live businessman, with a goal to store, advance on, and sell wool consignments for Eastern Nevada growers. The facility mirrors Idaho and Reno successes and aims to boost local wool trade.
Regular correspondence notes Misa Belle Brackett's return to Oakland California and Paul Lane shipping thoroughbred horses to California. Lily Walker has recovered and visits Miss Maples in Pine Valley. A new restaurant opens beside Winchester saloon. Four boarding places exist. a freight wreck west of Osino on Tuesday injures and kills horses shipped from Gerald to the local camp. T Fuller of Fuller Burris heads to the camp between Carlin and Elko as Mr Barely plans a California departure. local business to be run by his nephew.
Salt Lake Herald reports silver fell to 49 cents per ounce selling to New York, with mining men suspecting a manipulation to pressure China ahead of indemnity payments. The piece argues prices will stay low to force a buyback by Obi government while producers at home also feel the squeeze, with a predicted late-year advance.
In Washington state news, M. H. Joseph, a former townsman, wins the Ferry County position on the Democratic ticket by a handsome majority. The report reflects party support and the local result from the Wives-Week News of Republic.
The Teno the Annocistion Tovtitute meeting announced for Thanksgiving week at Reno has been postponed to a date to be named later due to difficulties securing lecturers and a tractor. Ore shipments over the Eureka and Palisade Railroad for the week ending November 21, 1902 are listed, including various parcels.
A Salt Lake telegram reports a long dormant Utah volcano near Beaver and Beaver Counties erupting with lava flows, smoke and dust columns. Seismic shocks were felt in Eastern Nevada and Southern Utah around the same time, indicating renewed volcanic activity in the Wasatch region. Dr. A. D. Turner notes recent small quakes and distant explosions up to twenty miles from the crater.
Nye County announces its newly elected officers. James C. Cushing narrowly wins the sheriff post amid a Labor Union Republican contest. Other offices include Thomas McCabi as assumption, James Cushing as sheriff, Cushing’s supporters claim a proper victory while Logan contests the outcome. White River precinct shows minimal voting with Logan, Powers, and Cushing split.
About two inches of snow fell Wednesday in White Pine County. Acting Superintendent McGill ordered suspension of all operations at Chainman Co until further notice. Twenty-one new members joined the Miners Union bringing total to 76. Bert Heaton was found guilty of murder in the second degree and sentenced to life in the Oregon penitentiary for the May Junction City murder and associated robbery. Sheriff Withers tracked and captured him at Wells after months of pursuit.
An advertisement urges readers to protect their families with a New York Life policy via agent B L Surra. It also touts a selling stock in Dry Goods at Kin gain, claiming rapid disappearance of genuine bargains and urging immediate call to avoid missing out.
A local merchant announces a closing out sale on dry goods with deep discounts. Outing flannels flannelettes flannels and linens are reduced. all wool fabrics including eider down and plaids lowered. Corsets, armarside corsets, 10-4 sheeting, muslin and ticking see major price drops. Levi Strauss over alls No. 1 also discounted.
A full line of holiday goods including dolls toys and crockery is now on display at the store. The public is invited to visit and inspect the stock, with prices described as the lowest. Browser May Europe Nevada
A Thanksgiving Ball will be held at the Eureka Opera House on Thursday night November 27 by Prof. Rice's Orchestra. Takers including ladies pay $1.00.
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