Eureka Nevada Notes and Upcoming Events
Fr Kalfra Sentinel reports a string of local visits from Buckhorn and Willow Creek residents as well as mining news. Notables include J W Wilson of Winnemucca, W H Sweeney improving from illness, and G W Turner attending Ruby Hill for annual assessment work. The Ruby Hill Star Band plans a Thanksgiving Ball at the Opera House on November 27, while the Episcopal Sunday School hosts a December 12 ball to fund a Christmas tree and gifts. Carl Schuman presented a moving pictures show at the Opera House with new films and careful production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Minoletti
Buckhorn
J. W. Wilson
Winnemucc
Nevada
W. H. Sweeney
Dan Johns
Mr. Johns
Willow Creek
Nye County
A.C. Florio
Rochester
Ben Eldredge
J. H. McNab
Palisne
G. W. Turner
Ruby Hill
Jackson Mine
Mondiay
Pawtucket
Rhode Island
Eureka
Episcopal Sunday School
Opera House
Sentine
Carl Schuman
Farewell for Bennett Mayle Leaving Eureka High
Bennett Mayle of Ruby Hill bids farewell after four years with SMNTINEL fares and graduates from Eureka High School. He travels by Tuesday’s train to Fallon Nevada to join The Churchill County Standard and learn printing on the line and machine. A surprise dancing party at Bartlett building hosted by the class of 1900 crowd, with about ten attendees from Eureka and Ruby Hill. The Ruby Hill Star Band played as guests enjoyed supper and a late night sendoff ending around 240 a.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bennett Mayle
Ruby Hill
Aisies
Eureka High School
Fallon
Nevada
Churchill County Standard
Humber
Bartlett
Eureka
Ruby Hill Star Band
Ageas
Card of Thanks from Bullwhacker Mine Rescuers
John Evans Will Evans and China express gratitude to Ruby Hill Eureka and all who helped rescue them after being trapped underground in Tuesday morning Bullwhacker house fire. They thank everyone for assistance and safe rescue from the mine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Evans
Will Evans
China i
Sentinel
Ruby Hill
Eureka
Bullwhacker Mine Fire Sparks Rescue at Adams Hill
A blaze at the Bullwhacker mine near Eureka burned the shaft house and a blacksmith shop while three miners John Evans Will Evans and China Louie were trapped on the 180 foot level. Rescuers used a rope to reach them through a man-way and finally brought them to the surface after hours of danger. The fire damaged the shaft area and a horse was killed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adams Hill
Eureka
Johnny Kitchen
Ruby Hill
J. H. Rogers
Richmond - Eureka
Granville Fletcher
L. W. Hope
Ed Whitmore
Bullwhacker
John
Will Evans
China Louie
Dick Harris
Holly
Hope
Whitmore
Fletcher
Winze
Sentinel
John Evans
Silver West
Es Bullwhacker
Charles Read
Salt Lake
Ed Berryman
Berryman
Evans Brothers
Woman Injured in Depot Buggy Accident Near Prospect
A serious depot accident occurred when Mrs. Affranchino and her son Ernest were thrown from a buggy after the horse bolted near the Palisade train. Mrs. Affranchino sustained a dislocated shoulder and other injuries but the physician deemed them not life threatening. Her husband, employed at Alkali mines, journeyed to Eureka. The horse returned home unharmed, and artifacts from the buggy were recovered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palisade
A. Affranchino
Prospect
Joseph Siri
Winnemucca
Nevada
Ernest Affranchino
Fletcher Wagonette
Roberts
Eureka
Affranchino
L. Gibellini
Tybo Pioneer Tobe Connors Weds Ella Houser in Tonopah
Tybo resident Tobe Connors, once a bachelor since 1870, married Miss Ella Houser of San Bernardino at Tonopah on Tuesday. The Bohanza notes rumors of romance but the couple declined to discuss details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tybo
Tobe Connors
Tonopah
Ella Houser
San Bernardino
Bohanza
Rehearing Sought On Eureka Nevada Railway Rates
Nevada Railroad Commission will hear the Richmond Eureka Mining Co versus Eureka Nevada Railway case amid petitions from Eureka Ruby Hill and Eureka County residents demanding relief from what they call prohibitive low grade ore rates. The hearing set for Friday in Carson City may be postponed with notice to signatories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nevada Railroad Commission
Richmond-Eureka Mining Company
Eureka-Nevada Railway Company
Ruby Hill
Palisade
Carson
Eureka
Railroad Commission
Railroad Commission of Nevada
Carson City
Nevada
Contingent Territory
Eureka County
State of Nevada
Eureka-Nevada
Nevada Transportation Company, Lessee
Eureka- Nevada Railway
Richmond
Eureka Mines
Eureka-Nevada Railway
Buckhorn Mines Nearing Production in Beowawe Plant
Goldfield Tribune reports Buckhorn Mines Company nears full start at Beowawe with mill and power plant readiness by December 1 after summer storms. Projected cost about 400000 for mill and plant, 500000 in development, 100000 in supplies. total likely 1000000 prior to returns. Mill capacity 350 to 400 tons daily. profits seen at 50000 monthly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eureka County
Buckhorn Mines Company
Beowawe
Southern Pacific
Goldfield Tribune
Equal Franchise Notes in Eureka Nevada Society Call
Eureka's branch of the Equal Franchise Society urges unity and action to win equal suffrage for women in Nevada. Members invite supporters to join, study issues, and attend meetings hosted by Mrs. G W Leighton and Mrs. G M Roberts, with the next gathering set for November 29 at 1 30 pm. Press Chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eureka
Nevada
Equal Franchise Society
G. W. Leighton
Nob Hill
Effie Eather
G. M. Roberts
Chatrman
Visit of Grand Master to Eureka Lodge No 22
Eureka Lodge No 22 welcomed Grand Master C. R. Garter at a special Monday meeting on the 17th Instant. The Grand Master spoke on Old Fellowship and expressed gratitude for the lodge’s welcome, noting difficulties faced by the lodge, and a hearty, cordial reception followed by a communal repast at the San Francisco Restaurant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eureka Lodge No. 22
C.C. F
C. R. Garter
Eureka
San Francisco
Eureka Court Settles Horse Altercation Case
Thomas Dixon faced Hiram Kitchen over a horse dispute and was arrested after Kitchen filed a complaint for threat with a revolver. Dixon pleaded not guilty, sought time for counsel, then changed to a guilty plea and was fined 40 dollars by Justice Cromer. Eureka reported light weekly snowfall and a chilling change in weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eureka
Thomas Dixon
Hiram Kitchen
Kitchen
Dixon
L. W. Cromer
Justice Cromer
Railroad Cuts Potta Rate In Case 265
Sacramento Merchants and Manufacturers Traffic Association versus Eureka Nevada Railway informs the reduction of pota rate on carload lots from Eureka to Palisade Nevada from 10 to 4.50 per ton plus 25 cents transfer charge at Palisade. This adjustment, a $5.50 per ton drop, likely settles the case according to Carson Appeal. Subscribe for the Sentinel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pota
Sacramento Merchants and Manufacturers Traffic Association
Eureka Nevada Railway
Eureka
Palisade
Nevada
Carson
Trucks for Hamilton Ores in Ely Record
W B Bierce president of Hamilton Mining and Transportation Company arrived from Blackhorse with ore plant including 15 horsepower hoist and 20 horsepower compressor. Plans call for moving ore to Eureka with trucks from Hamilton mines, boosting output and shifting business from Ely to Eureka.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ely
W. B. Bierce
Hamilton Ining and Transportation Company
Hamilton
Blackhorse
Amalgamated Nevada Company
Eureka
Bierce
Jennie A
A. B. Witcher
John Nyce
Buckhorn Freighting Contract Secured by Tedford
J N Tedford won a one year freighting contract with George Wingfield to ship mine and mill supplies at Buckhorn thirty miles south of Beawawe. Freight originates at Blackburn on the Eureka and Palisade Railway and spans twenty miles. J P Hunt, Tedford’s brother in law, will oversee Blackburn operations while Tedford keeps Nevada Hills at Fairview and Wonder freight duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buckhorn
Fallen Eagle
J.N. Tedford
George Wingfield
Beawawe
Blackburn
Eureka & Palisade R.A
J. P. Hunt
Tedford
Nevada Hills
Fairview
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Fr Kurf
Depot
Eureka Opera House
W. Marti
T. Kitchen
Stanley Fine
E. J. Moyle
Vivian Hicks
Theodore Rosevear
Elmer Rosevear
Logal
Vicinity
the Railroad Commission
Buckhorn Mines
Justice Court
The
J. Kautz
Ellie Eathur
Grace Tmyers
Blain Hooper
Miledrwet Laird
Brossemer Orchestra
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