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Newspaper
Eureka Sentinel
Location
Eureka, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1908
Page
3
Eureka Sentinel reports a flood of names, trips, and notices from October. Charles DeFlon returns from California while W. Whitney and M. E. Thomas plan arrival by Saturday. Local officials, marriages, mining activity, and political notes fill the page along with church services and weather updates.
Nevada article reports Judge Langan orders Tom B. Rickey to plead to an indictment for embezzlement. The case, tied to the State Bank and Trust Company former president, is seen as a severe blow to the financier whose methods harmed many. Trial set in Kameralda County. conviction carries a penitentiary term. Also notes county registration books close Friday at 9 PM for the upcoming general election.
The Post Office Department allies with the Kureks and Palieade Railway to restore daily mail service for Kereta and nearby towns starting October 1, 2008. Regular mail trains run Monday, Wednesday, Friday. returns Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday. mail trains 3 and 4 operate with passengers later. A seven day passenger service is hoped for within a year amid mining boom. Teachers must read game laws to students per state statute. Bell Telephone connects Holly mine to central office via two and a half mile line with poles and post holes being laid.
The new reduced postage to England takes effect in October cutting letter rates to 2 cents for letters up to one ounce, halving the former 5 cent rate. cards, newspapers, and parcels are unchanged. The same rate applies in England.
Frank Romano of Damond valley and his son James were riding a two-horse team in Antelope valley about 30 miles south of Eureka to inspect cattle when a line broke and the wagon wheel struck a buckle hole. The horses ran away, throwing Romano and his son. the son escaped injury while Romano dislocated his right shoulder and badly wrenched his right arm. A rider nearby received the injured to Hareka where Dr. L. H. Francis examined him. The accident could have been fatal if he struck his head. Romano is recovering at home and will be unable to work for months.
Notice from the Sexrivex requesting all Registry Agents to forward completed registration lists for official publication as ordered by the Board of County Commissioners. Also includes earnings update for United States Smelting Refining & Mining Company with projected annual and quarterly figures and notes on plant operation. brewery advertising for Pabst Blue Ribbon at the Owl.
A list of numerous deeds and certificates of location recorded in September and October 1908 in Mineral Hill and surrounding mining districts. Transfers involve Heloes E Wedekind, Thomas Dixon, Charles Pratt, Frank Stollenwerck, and others. properties include New York and Red Header, Webster and Arizona, Hecla and Nineteen Hundred, Big Sandy, and other mining claims. Also location notices for May Flower No. 1, Violet Hill, Commodore Sloate, Elko, Wren, April Fool, Alcalde, and a realty deed in Eureka with improvements, $70.
In Palisade Nevada September 29 dispatch quoted as supporting Bartlett for Congress. F J Baassenen of Eureka County Republican Committee denies ever making or authorizing such an endorsement. He calls the Reno Journal article a falsehood and notes the compromised position it places him in.
A letter from Eureka dated October 1 1908 rebukes the local Republican County Convention for nominating a constable on Ruby Hill and declares the writer not aligned with their party, claiming political orphan status, inability to run, and existing debt.
James Morrison longtime Eureka resident died at his Antelope Valley ranch after a year of poor health and a recent arm injury. Born in Ireland he lived in Eureka over 80 years, worked as a watchman for EB and P depot, later ranching and sheep farming. Survived by widow three daughters Misses Mary Lise and Eileen and son James, age 62. Funeral held Sunday at 2 pm from Masonic and Odd Fellows Hall under Eureka Lodge No. 23 IOOF auspices.
Eureka students enjoyed a large social and financial success at a Friday dance for the Ruby Hill school, helping fund a school bell and painting while funds will be held for improvements. The event, organized by trustees and teachers, drew good attendance from Eureka and featured music by Principal Charles Haentjens and Miss Edna Broy.
The Ruby Hill School rolls for the month ending September 26 list pupils in each grade who were neither absent nor tardy and maintained the required average in scholarship. Eighth Grade Tily Fine. Seventh Grade Daniel McNaughton. Fifth Grade Albert Beck. Fourth Grade Malvina Rice. Dewey Me. Third Grade Thomas Eccles Leon Rice. Second Grade Margaret Kitchen. Cungies Harntyxws. Principal Miss Jeanserre McNavantox. Teacher.
Windfall mine in the Secret Canyon area six miles south of Baraka reports a changing ore character with thin ore yielding $700 per ton in gold and 10 to 20 ounces of silver. A 200 ton shipment heads to Salt Lake while new owners plan a $25,000 initial payment. Notices show Eureka and Stargo mining incorporations with low par value shares and offices in Baraka or Denver, involving Western Mining and Development and American Smelting and Refining.
Hamilton notes show the Rocco-Homestake King mobilizing a work force to prepare supplies. William Matson hauls hay from Duckwater and John Wiseman from Monte Cristo visits with copper samples. Frost damage affects Duckwater Currant Creek valleys as residents stock wood and stoves. A Mrs Rosevear roof fire was quickly controlled. Alexander Muir runs a six-man crew on McClure lines and exposes 50 feet of tunnel with copper ore. Rainy spell followed by frost harms fruit and garden crops.
A sale listing offers a black walnut bedroom suite with a box mattress, a huey bed lounge with plush covering, a matching black walnut lounge, a three quarter black walnut bedstead, and a golden oak dresser and commode. It also notes a golden oak high chair and go cart.
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