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Newspaper
Eureka Sentinel
Location
Eureka, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1915
Page
3
Eureka residents report travels to California and nearby towns for the expo and visits. Tax deadlines loom with a December 6 delinquency penalty. Notables include Rev. Jones arriving for Sunday services and the Pythian Sisters initial ball at the Opera House with late dancing.
The estate of John B. Caviglia, who died in Eureka, yielded nineteen 20 dollar gold pieces unearthed from a tin can in the cellar of the Tognini house. Administratrix Mrs Tena Tognoni and associates discovered the cache while clearing Caviglia's former residence. The discovery confirms a local belief he hid money on the premises.
Progress on moving Eureka's Garage and Supply Co from Bateman and Buel streets to Main street continues. The building will be 35 feet wide and 100 feet deep with a rear vulcanizing department facing Monroe street, and manager W J H Russell returns from the Coast after inspecting modern garage improvements.
An evening service will be held at the Presbyterian Church in Eureka on Sunday evening November 28 at 5 30. The Rev Jones superintendent of the Presbyterian Home Missions will conduct the services. A cordial invitation is extended to the public to attend. A Sunday school session is scheduled for 1 30 p m to which all are welcome.
Governor Boyle appoints two of five delegates from Nevada to the Federal Council of the Church of Christ in America meeting in Columbus Ohio from December 8 to 10. Weather ranged from warm to near freezing with about four inches of local snowfall. Agnes Morrison and son James of Antelope Valley visited Eureka reporting rabies in local coyotes and sheep losses. Mary Romano, daughter of Frank and Mrs Romano of Diamond Valley, leaves Eureka for San Francisco to train as a nurse after farewells with relatives.
J P Raine of Pine Valley Eureka County died Tuesday after gallstone surgery in San Francisco and pneumonia. A 41 year resident, he rose from rancher to diversified worker with a large estate. Survived by sons William near Las Vegas James in California and Robert F in San Francisco. Funeral under Elko Lodge F and A M at Palisade with Rev E H Price officiating. Interment Palisade cemetery beside wife.
C F Wittenburg of Tonopah arrived last Saturday with RH Burdick T R Buel R A Ernest and E Lembaugh all experienced Round Mountain miners for an inspection of Adams Hill claims. Several ore samples were taken to test cyanide processing with plans for a milling plant next spring if results prove satisfactory.
The Richmond Eureka Mining Company shipped four carloads of ore from the Eureka Cone mine on Ruby Hill to Salt Lake smelters this week. John Romano of Diamond Valley purchased a two year old full blood Percheron stallion weighing 1300 pounds, expected to reach 2200 as a four year old. The sire cost $4000 and won first prize at the Live Stock Show in Elko. The stallion, coal black with a white star, is at the Romano ranch in Diamond Valley and will be ready for service next season. A daughter was born last week to Mr and Mrs Fred J Siebert of San Francisco, who lived at Buckhorn Eureka County and other Nevada mining camps. warm congratulations are extended.
Elko Free Press reports Mr. Fox the real estate man says about 250 sheep died on the Palisade range last week from eating saltpeter laid out for cattle.
Alex Fraser found a 12 by 36 dwelling at the Dunderburg mine stripped of flooring sides and timber, leaving only enough wood at the corners to support the roof. Officials warn bold thieves risk court action if the pilfering continues.
A letter from August Hintze of Eureka, currently visiting relatives in New York City with brothers J. E. Hintze and family, says he plans to return home early next month though he might extend his stay after the holidays. He mentions meeting several former Eurekans and references Dave Steindler, Paul Roux, C. D. Van Duzer, Rollin Cramer, and Oscar J. Smith. Lulu Moch, daughter of M. and Mrs. Moch, now teaching in New York public schools, is also noted as residing there after once running a local high class restaurant.
News arrives from Eureka reporting the sudden death of Henry Esselbreugge a brother of the late Fred Esselbreugge of Eureka. He died at Lewiston South Dakota from a paralytic stroke while driving a team and fell from the wagon before passing away.
Iphigenia Chapter No 8 C E S schedules a regular meeting on Thursday evening December 2 1915 to elect officers for the upcoming year. All officers and members are invited to attend. By order of Anna Russe W M.
Nye County preserves and the Pahrump district will receive crates of Chinese pheasants. The introduction of these birds, regarded as top game stock, aims to supply sportsmen statewide as climate allows.
The piece notes a historic rise in U S banking funds with national bank deposits exceeding nine billion dollars, surpassing previous records by nearly half a billion. This signals a strong financial period and broad monetary inflows across the banking system.
The list honors students not absent or tardy from September 20 through November 12. Annie Palma Ed Minoletti Angelo Palma Bessie Hunter Julia Hildebrand Mavo E Ponon and the teacher are noted.
A liberal reward will be paid for the return to the Sentinel office of a bunch of keys recently lost in Eureka. Advt. a aa.
A Palisade message reports New York metal quotes for Friday with silver at 56 cents per ounce, vermeil at 220.00, tin at 85.25, finester at 18.75 to 19.25, and notes Thursday’s silver at 54 1/2 cents.
The 8. P. road rushes snow shed repairs after a fire destroyed 2400 feet of sheds and property valued near 200000 dollars. About 300 workers are rebuilding to prevent winter snowfall from disrupting mainline traffic.
The Elko Free Press reports two Elko County teachers face certificate revocation and job loss unless they provide satisfactory causes for missing the teachers' institute in Elko. The Deputy Superintendent pledges strict enforcement of the law.
Cash sale advertising at Eureka Dry Goods Cash Store in Eureka Nevada lists women s goods such as underwear dresses and men s shoes and apparel. Victron Venturino signs the ad urging customers to come in and inspect the stock.
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