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Newspaper
Eureka Sentinel
Location
Eureka, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1918
Page
3
Local notes report on the will of Charles S Walker being filed for probate in Eureka County. Others share hotel and farm news including property appraisals for Paul Ferrari estate, influenza and rheumatism illnesses, and deaths in nearby towns. Also mentions Mrs Sara and Mrs McBride health travels and a proposed German goods display requirement in the Senate.
War fund progress in Eureka County shows $923 raised toward a $1570 quota as personal solicitation slows due to sickness fears. The SENTINEL reports strong backing from Victory Boys and Girls and outlines weekly subscriber lists, urging more support and noting over $600 still needed to meet the goal. Local names and pledges are published, with additional notes on Liberty Day births in Austic on November 11, 1918.
The county board finished a new road segment on Pinto summit using a tractor and grader, creating a two mile high ground route and detours that make the summit passable most of the year. Repairs to the old Pritchard grade on the Eureka side are planned, with rapid completion credited to Russell and Minoletti machinery.
Anne Martin tells Nevada Women's Civic League in Reno that her independent bid for U S Senate mobilized an educational campaign across the state. She notes nearly five thousand votes of twenty-five thousand cast, overcoming party obstacles and finishing close to the Republican rival in several counties.
Eureka Red Cross announces special labels for Christmas cartons by those without overseas labels. Apply at the Assessor's office to obtain labels for sending a car ton. Cartons for overseas servicemen should be left at the Assessor's office by November 28 or the morning of November 29. Local Draft Board changes: W H Russell and I H Rogers appointed to Eureka County board, replacing Reynolds and Mackey, per Adjt Gen Sullivan from Crowder. Governor Boyle supported the appointments. Thanksgiving dinners will be served at Mrs N J Brossemer's from 8 to 6:30.
Influenza reports appear across the county with Eureka largely spared though deaths occur in Beovane and Tonopah sees new cases. Ely Ruth and Kimberley face severe outbreaks with schools turned into hospitals. Tonkin and Tonopah show improving or rising cases. Eureka County Council of Defense debates lifting bans while schools remain closed and theatres delay reopening.
George Wenban Shultes died at Beowawe Eureka County after an influenza attack. His wife Mamie Breen Shultes also fell ill, with Mrs Breen summoned from Pine Valley Raine ranch by illness of Robert Raine. Shultes, 30 years old, works for Beowawe Mercantile Co and is survived by widow, parents, brother Roy, and sister Margaret. native of Bethlehem New York.
Notices of intention to hold mining claims were filed this week in the Recorder's office for multiple mines across Eureka Antelope Safford Mt Hope and Eureka mining districts. Names include Morse Carletti Fletcher Siri Ebert Pratt Bar tine Sadler and others. Also reported is the death of longtime Eureka area miner John A McPhail in Butte after 83 years residence. The Sentinel notes subscription price of 3 dollars per year.
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