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Newspaper
Eureka Sentinel
Location
Eureka, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1903
Page
3
Eureka locals and visitors populate a busy column with movements from Alpha Garden Valley and Santa Rosa. Notables include Otto T Williams of Elko and J N Rouswy in Needles. Storms threaten with wind dust and possible snow as rail and mining work continues in Diamond Valley and Tybo.
In Eureka County on October 6 Paul Yost was granted letters of administration for Charles Lautenschlager’s estate after oath and a $7000 bond. Appraisers Reid Shoemaker and Mahoney valued the estate, Tonkin turned over stock and cash totaling about 7306.50, and an added bond of 7806.60 was required to raise the total security to 14306.50. The Morgantini estate executrix final account was approved, residue distributed, and executrix discharged. This marks the eighth settled estate in Eureka County since January 1, 1903.
The E. and P. train due in Eureka Thursday noon hit an axle failure four miles below Eureka. The tender rear axle broke but damage was minimal as the train crawled into the canyon. A Palisade axle was sent, steam had to be raised, and the engine left Palisade after 8 pm. The Eureka arrival was 10:30 pm and the Palisade bound train departed shortly after 11 pm. The mails and seven passengers were carried to Eureka by private conveyances around 1:30 pm.
Engagement notice from Mr and Mrs Alex Fraser of Eureka announces niece Miss Marie B Fraser to Mr John H Fine of Ruby Hill. Fraser named one of Eureka’s fairest daughters. wedding planned Monday evening October 26 1903 at the residence of Mr and Mrs Wraser on Nob Hill. Whalen Copper Company Sued in Eureka District Court by Dan Davies for wages.
Snow and Chandler of Kalamazoo Michigan bought about 200 head of horses last week from Egar Sadler Wun Cox and others of Diamond Valley. Prices ranged from 5 to 10 a head. The horses were shipped from Alpha on Tuesday and required 18 E P cars to carry them to Palisade. Subscribe for the SaxtiseL.
The regular monthly meeting of the Board of County Commissioners held October 5 reviewed treasury funds and bills. Officials noted an anticipated October tax rate adjustment and discussed funding for 1904 expenses, with potential rate at $1.10 per $100 valuation to cover anticipated costs including elections, courthouse repairs, and juror expenses. The board adjourned to November 2.
On Friday September 80, Paul Yost and K J Reid demanded all property from W J Tonkin as special Administrator of Charles Lautenschlager estate. Tonkin offered 65 60 money but refused stocks and other assets claimed to be gifts to his daughter Oelia. A second demand on October 7 led Tonkin to turn over certain estate items, and he warned of a possible personal-property claim against the estate. He denied any contest to the claim and stated there will be no litigation.
Mrs Mary E Woodbury president of the Rebekah Assembly LO C F of Nevada will visit the Diamond Rebekah Lodge on October 19 1908 a full attendance requested. Roll of Honor prospect school for month ending October 2 lists Theresa Borgna Berryman Jesuix Diawono teacher.
The Eureka County Board of Equalization held its final 1903 meeting October 5 with Commissioners Fraser McNaughton Paroni and county officials present. The board upheld the 1903 assessment of Central Pacific Railway patented lands at $1 per acre and denied a request to reduce to 50 cents. The session also granted a widow’s exemption to Mrs. James Jury. Separate action announced plans to erect a new 16 by 20 foot schoolroom for the Italian Ranch School District after purchasing and relocating the Morrish dwelling four miles from Eureka.
The Italian Benevolent Society plans its annual ball at the Eureka Opera House on Friday evening October 28. Rice's Orchestra will provide music as committees vow to ensure a highly enjoyable event.
A Bull's Head supper was served at the San Francisco Brewery on Wednesday evening, enjoyed by a large share of Eureka's male population. Liquid refreshments were freely dispensed and the gathering was marked by a good time. Rev. Father Manion of Eureka travels to White Pine County for several weeks. He will conduct services at Ely on October 21, Cherry Creek on October 18, and Hamilton on October 25.
George Gavin advertises new to day goods including stoves ranges and heaters of latest patterns. The notice urges customers to call at the store to inspect the stock and find something to suit their needs. He has added to his general hardware line and invites readers to read his advertisement.
The 19 month old daughter of Mrs Harry Rannall disappeared from the yard during a duty and was found drowned in an irrigating ditch on the Metill ranch, about fifteen miles from Ely. A search recovered the body under water in the ditch.
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