This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 20 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Eureka Sentinel
Location
Eureka, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1915
Page
8
A Canadian raised traveler on a long railway return shares a roughing it tale. A Boston girl remarks on his intense nature admiration, he deadpans about being excited by horse stumbles. The exchange, cited from the Chicago Record-Herald, captures humor in class and perception.
Night blindness is described as inability to see in daylight and even in artificial light, often hereditary, sometimes caused by prolonged overbright light and fatigue. A tale from two centuries ago tells of a ship crew rendered nearly blind at night, leading a captain to force combat by day, then having sailors bandage one eye to reserve night sight, a method later refined.
The piece notes that since November 1 1875 attorneys ceased to exist as a title, merged into solicitor of the supreme court. It cites London Mail and quotes Johnson and Archbishop Trench about the term’s decline. The 1873 Judicature Act is mentioned as abolishing the word, yet the office of attorney general remains.
The excerpt outlines Holland as part of the Netherlands, detailing its northern division into North and South Holland. It notes land reclaimed from the sea by vast dikes, mentions Batavi inhabitants in Caesar's era, and traces rule from Gallia Belgica to Austria, then German counts, a Dutch republic, and its 1306 kingdom creation with Louis Bonaparte, father of Napoleon III, as king.
In a tense exchange a man apologizes for not recalling a woman’s name while noting her memorable face. She replies with humor about her plain name, prompting him to smooth the misstep by complimenting her aristocratic features before retreating into a confusion over wording.
The court questions proof of insanity in a divorce petition. The woman asserts mental incapacity by noting the husband cannot understand that she is a boy. The judge asks who declared him insane and what proof supports the claim.
An ambitious citizen asks if people wish to leave footprints in time. Mr Crosslets gloomily replies that in his area the mud is eighteen inches deep and he has no desire to see another footprint for life.
In Beverly Massachusetts 1771 Josiah Woodbury proclaims his happy emancipation from marital woes. A fragmentary notice mentions a domestic dispute, a vow of vengeance, and a last will. neighbors noted a misfortune involving footwear and suspicious goods.
In a fragmented report an unnamed agent says the area has long suffered chicken thefts. The speaker recalls prior visits and notes persistent pilferage of poultry. No clear dates or identities are provided. The text reads as a garbled transcription with missing context.
A brief bon vivant dialogue fragment shows a widow and a cousin remarking on a near marriage, with one character noting a fortunate escape and the other recalling a past consideration. The tone is witty and clipped, highlighting social banter.
A collection of humorous quips and anecdotes from varied sources. It includes digs at Freddie’s indecision and inflated spending, a note on Burke’s limits on riches, a jibe about a dramatic child, and a critique of Jerrold’s biography of Douglas Jerrold and Punch. It also recalls a comment on Thackeray’s nose and a remark about converting Thackeray to Romanian.
In the Third Judicial District Court of Nevada Eareke County the estate of John Kes Heal is represented by Pete Edera administrator with the will annexed. The court orders the final account and petition for distribution to be heard on Monday October 25 1915 at 10 o clock am at which time interested parties may appear to show cause why the account should not be allowed and the petition granted. Dated Kareka Nevada September 25 1915 H McCHARLES Clerk P Morgan attorney for petitioner First publication October 2 1915 Last publication October 16 1915
In the Third Judicial District Court Eureka Nevada notice is given that Phillip Parent filed a document alleging the last will and testament of Bart Cerutti. The court fixed a hearing for Monday October 18 1916 at 1:00 p.m. at the Eureka courthouse. Interested parties must appear to show cause why the will should be admitted to probate or why an administrator should be appointed if probate fails. Dated October 1 1915. RK McCHARLES Clerk NP Morgan Attorney for Petitioner Last Publication October 16 1915.
Notice to stockmen by Wm H Smith of Newark Valley White Pine County Nevada that salt and saltpetre have been set for stock on range east side of Diamond range from summit between Albert Man's and his range to Fairy Dell north. Range described by 11 canyons 12 ridges with markings to within 200 yards and flags on west line for 200 yards. April 1900 1915 Wa H Sarrn Newark Valley Nevada
Notice is hereby given that John Venturin of Eareke Novara who on November 20 1912 made homestead application 07470 now Elko No 0876 for the NW4 SW4 of Sec and the NJ SE and lot 1 of Section 6 Township 19 North Range 54 East Mount Dishlo Meridian filed notice of intention to make final three year proof to establish claim before the clerk of Eureka County at Eureka Nevada on November 12 1915 Claimant names witnesses Joseph J Minoletti Angelo Depaoli Frank Pastorino and Antone Tognoni all of Eureka Nevada Tous EB Rowarns Register First publication October 1 1919 Last publication November 13 1910
Warning issued by Tony Romano of Eureka Nevada on August 14 1915 to parties who recently took a horse from the range and rode or packed it until its back was raw. He threatens prosecution to the full extent of the law if they can be located and urges them to leave the horses alone.
Sheriff James Mackey of Eureka County Nevada announces a foreclosure sale under a court lien decree. The sale will include the Lost Boy No 1 and Lost Boy No 2 lode mining claims and related buildings, with the court at Eureka the sale location. The sale is set for the Tuesday after the first Monday in November 1915, at the courthouse front door, for cash to satisfy the lien, interest, and costs.
Eureka County Nevada sheriff sale announces foreclosure of lien on Zadow Dwelling portion of Lost Boy No 1 and adjacent mining claim areas. sale set for November 2 1915 at noon at Eureka Court House to settle the lien with interest costs to the highest bidder in cash.
Notice that taxes on the proceeds of the mines in Eureks County for the quarter ending September 30 1914 are now due and payable to meet the office in Eureka and will be strictly enforced. Addressed by H C McTermney Assessor of Eureks County Nevada.
J P Raine announces placing saltpeter and cottaalt for stock on the Cole Creek range from Cole Creek to First Canyon south of Pine Mountain. The area stretches east to the valley summit, marked by stakes with notices posted. Palleade Nevada September 22 1915 publication dates Sept 25 and last Nov 27 1915.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.