Local Notes From Eureka in Early October 1914
Miss Emma Regli arrives from Regli ranch for a visit with Miss Christy Fulton. Judge Peter Breen departs for Austin Nevada for next week’s Lander County District Court term. W H Russell returns from Reno with a new 1915 Ford touring car, driving it home. Mrs C L Bray returns from San Francisco via Winnemucca visiting daughter Mrs Frank Gorman. Judge Breen announces candidacy to be Eureka Third Judicial District District Judge. Four carloads of cattle purchased by Thomas Griffin shipped from Diamond Station. Miss Mina Connell arrives as new Eureka County Normal Training School teacher. laboratory space renovated for the new term beginning Monday. six students enrolled.
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Emma Regli
Eureka
Regli Ranch
Christy Fulton
Peter Breen
Austin
Nevada
Lander County District Court
W. H. Russell
Reno
C. L. Bray
Delbert Bray
San Francisco
Winnemucca
Frank Gorman
William Blair
Allison Bros
Antelope Valley
Thomas Griffin
Diamond Station
James Griffin
Mina Connell
Eureka County Normal Training School
Seattle
Miss Connell
Mise
Kathleen Breen
Alice Dees
Annie Lucey
George Dees
Georgemobersteg
Ray Swick
Lead price changes and Smelter quotation shift
The Salt Lake Tribune notes lead price changes tracked by the American Smelting & Refining Company with a recent drop to 3.75 dollars. Historical fluctuations are listed from January to April, detailing successive declines and brief recoveries, tied to weekly New York quotations and average prices. In a separate item, the Smoky Valley land rush is driven by artesian water near Round Mountain, as 40 to 50 prospectors from Goldfield and Tonopah arrive to file claims following a nine foot artesian gusher behind Millett's store.
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Salt Lake Tribune
Leac
American Smelting & Refining Company
New York
Smoky Valley
Austin Reveille
Goldfield
Tonopah
Millett's
Round Mountain
Eureka residents push for six day mail service upgrade
Local petitioners in Eureka Nevada seek increased mail delivery between Palisade and Eureka. Senator Newlands forwarded their plea to the Post Office Department, which cited current costs and reviewed options. Eureka-Nevada Railway manager Sexton offered a five day eight hour service for the same government payment, prompting a second petition to pursue enhanced service.
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Eureka
Palisade
Senator Newlands
Washington
Post Office Department
Edgar Eather
Newlands
Francis G. Newlands
United States Senate
Nevada
Mineral Hill
Jos. J. Blakelee
J. £. Sexton
Eureka-Nevada
Edgar Barber
Vicinity
Rebekah Officers Installed At Diamond Rebekah Lodge No 8
At the Diamond Rebekah Lodge No 8 regular meeting this week officers were installed by District Deputy Florence Kautz. Newly elected Noble Grand Spencer Reynolds, Vice Grand Allumae Roberts, Treasurer Jennie Taylor, Right Supporter Laura Hiale, Right Supporter of Vice Grand Annie Smith, Warden Florence Kautz, Conductor Nathalia Brossmer, Inside Guard John Biale, Chaplain Mildred De Sautels.
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Diamond Rebekah Lodge No. 8
Florence Kautz
Noble Grand
Spencer Reynolds
Allumae Roberts
Jennie Taylor
Laura Hiale
Annie Smith
Nathalia Brossemer
John Biale
Mildred de Sautels
Board of Equalization Grants Widow Exemption and Exempts Patented Mines
At a September 29 meeting the Board granted Mrs. Jennie Leighton a widow's exemption on her property and kept Mrs. L Sadler and Mrs. Laura Hoegh assessments unchanged. It exempted 36 patented mining claims across multiple mining companies after affidavits of labor, with Commissioner Fraser voting No on certain arguments regarding labor value. The clerk was instructed to strike the exempted mines from the Assessment Roll.
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Board of Equalization
Jennie Leighton
Richmond-Eureka Mining Company
Silver Lick Group
J. H. Fine
Wide West
Alabama
Juan Molino
W. P. Dewey
Diamond Mining Company
Ed Berryman
Phoenix Mining Company
James Jury
Adams, Farren
Deep
Bullwhacker
Silver West
Silver Conner Group
H. Johnson
Silver Connor
Larel
Pioneer
Alexandria Mining Company
Liberty
C. B E. Morse
C. E. Morse
Great Republic
Troy Central
Spencer and North Pole Con
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New Comet Visible to Eurekans in Northeast Sky
Residents may glimpse a new comet rising around 3 am in the northeastern sky. Observers describe it as bright with a notable tail, offering a striking celestial sight for early risers.
SIMCOX ROMANO NUPTIALS IN ELKO NEVADA
Elko Garage owner A J Simcox wed Rosa Romano in a Sunday ceremony. The bride, daughter of Frank and Mrs Romano of Diamond Valley, is noted for domestic talents and friendly grace. The couple will reside in Elko after October 1, with many friends sending best wishes.
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A. J. Simcox
Rosa Romano
Frank Romano
Diamond Valley
Eureka
Simcox
Eureka County
Elko
Nevada
Better mail service push from Eureka Nevada 1914
Eureka Nevada October 3 1914 the Eureka Sentinel reports J E Sexton Eureka Nevada Railway manager outlines a plan for five day mail service between Palisade and Eureka with tri weekly options He urges residents to sign petitions and write to President Wilson and Congress to demand improved postal delivery and to remove delays caused by current service
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Eureka
Nevada
Eorror Sentinel
Edgar Eather
J. E. Sexton
Eureka-Nevada Railway
Palisade
United States
Wilson
Congress
W. R. ReyNoLps
Free Rifles From Government To Gun Clubs
Under a new government program the United States will furnish Krag Jorgensen rifles to every four members of a gun club. A bond guaranteeing return and protection against theft is required, with ammunition allowances to lower target practice costs. The aim is to boost civilian marksmanship for possible national use, with a Liberal Commission and salary to manage local affairs.
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United States
Krag
Jorgensen
Road repair bids ordered for Green Spring area road
At an adjourned meeting on September 28 1914 the Board of County Commissioners ordered road work proposals published in the Eureka Sentinel for Green Spring four miles south of Palisade and for Rocky Canyon along the Barth to the Doborg ranch road. Proposals will be posted at each end for five days.
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Aske
Green Spring
Rocky Canyon
Board of County Commissioners
Palisade
Eureka Sentinel
Barth
Doborg Ranch
The
Sentinel
Historical Society Receives Third Biennial Report
The SENTINEL notes secretary Jeanne Elizabeth Wier of Reno delivered a copy of the State Historical Society’s third biennial report for years 1911 and 1912.
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Historical Society
the Sentinel
Jeanne Elizabeth Wier
Reno
The
State Historical Society
Republicans and Democrats to Open Campaign in Eureka
The Sentinel notes the Eureka campaign launch with the Opera House booked for both parties. Governor Tasker L. Oddie will open the Republican event on Tuesday October 6, while Senator Francis G. Newlands and Attorney General George B. Thatcher headline the Democratic gathering on Thursday October. The Lobster Club Band will perform at both meetings and the public is invited.
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Europa
Today
Sentinel
Eureka
Opera House
Tasker L. Oddie
Francis G. Newlands
George B. Thatcher
Lobster Club
World Series Likely Starts October 8 After League Finishes
President B B Johnson of the American League says the world series scheduled for October 8. Indications show the contest will be between the Boston Nationals and the Philadelphia Americans. Legal blanks for sale at the Sarrment office.
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B. B. Johnson
American League
National Baseball Commission
Boston National
Philadelphia Americans
Sarrment
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Lander Counties
Rebekah
Republican Rally
Tasker L.oddie
Elko and
Eureka Counties
Eureka and
Democratic Rally
People’s Market
Elaine
Monogram
Rudolph Zadow
Prop
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