Local News Highlights From Eureka Area October 1906
Local visitors include Attorney H K Mitchell returning from Carson and State Superintendent Orvis Ring's campaigning stop. Eureka Lodge plans a Saturday meeting. Miss Eilon Bayon sells Ely business to M V Meloy of Salt Lake. Father Manion to lead services Sunday at Catholic Church. Sunday school at 2. Robert Hanley of San Francisco inspecting mining properties. Rocco-Homestake Mining begins ore shipments. John Williams and Peter Schaefer bring tonnage to Eureka. A P Mayberry travels to Elko for Bald Mountain mining plans. Chris Joriman's condition after October 18 shooting remains poor. possible California transfer for surgery. Chainman Mining's telephone line to be repaired. communication sought between Ely and Eureka. Nugget Nell or Crawford's Claim to be staged November 28 at Bareks Opera House to fund Christmas trees for local churches.
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H. K. Mitchell
Eureka
Carson
Orvis Ring
Ely
M. V. Meloy
Salt Lake
Father Manion
Robert Hanley
San Francisco
Rocco-Homestake Mining Company
Hamilton
Jobn Williams
Peter Schaefer
A. P. Mayberry
Elko
Bald Mountain
Chris Joriman
Martin Bronze
Koreks
California
Richardson
Chainman Mining Company
Crawford
Base Range Dramatic Company
Bareks Opera Horn
Presbyterian
Episcopal
Eoroka
Land Office Receives Entries for Walker River Reservation
The U S Land Office at Carson Nevada will accept all Homestead and related entries for the Walker River Reservation starting at noon Pacific time on October 39 1906 pursuant to President Roosevelts proclamation.
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U. S
Land Offce
Caraon
Nevada
The
Sentinel
Walker River Reservation
Roosevelt
Hidden Treasure Mine Sold and Church Ground Transferred
W J Harris of Reus purchased the Hidden Treasure mine in Robinson district from Alfred Sadier and others. O H Griffin sold his Ely barber shop for 3000 and residence on Court street for 1700. Miss Ellen Hayes deeded Catholic Church ground to Bishop Scanlan of Salt Lake City. Alfred DeSautelle moved horses from Hamilton to Morrison’s ranch for shipment to San Francisco. Palisade rail move eyed to protect stock as county and railroad discuss fence relocation.
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Ely
Lawrence Scanlan
Salt Lake City
Mise Hayes
Alfred DeSautelle
Hamilton
Alex Mair
H.C. Clark
Mr Clur
Ira J. McKnight
Jake's Valley
Morrison’s
McKnight
Clark
Breve Will
Fame
White River
San Francisco
Card of Thanks for Help in Bereavement
We thank friends for kindness and help during our bereavement and for the sympathy shown at the funeral of our father Robert Hagar. From Hesxny Havan Mus, J. H. Bomow.
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Robert Hagar
Hesxny Havan Mus
J. H. Bomow
Skaggs Brothers Sell Bald Mountain Copper Mines
Bald Mountain property near Eureka changes hands in a deal backed by Boston and New York capital. Skaggs Bros sell the copper mines for 300000 with $30000 already deposited for an early payment, while Sandstorm mine yields strong free milling gold prospects and plans to sink a 500 foot shaft for development.
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Skaggs Brothers
Bald Mountain
J. HL Sobenck
Bison & Wingfield
Mesers, Nixon & Wingfield
Mr. Schenck
Skaggs Bros
Boston
New York
Eureka
Skagg* Bros
Episcopal Services at St James Eureka Sunday
Rev Lloyd B Thomas will conduct morning and evening services at St James Episcopal Church in Eureka this Sunday. Morning service scheduled for 11?00 a.m. and evening service at 6:00 p.m. An invitation is extended to all to attend.
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Lloyd B. Thomas
St. James’ Episcopal Church
Eureka
II & m
Cage Fell a Thousand Feet in East Rand Mine
Johannesburg October 20 a rope of a descending cage in the East Rand gold mine broke and the cage fell about a thousand feet. Twenty three Chinese laborers were killed in the disaster.
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Johannesburg
Examination week at Eureka School noted
Examination week review shows most students improved from last month though some not meeting standards. Delinquents’ parents will receive letters from the Principal detailing teacher concerns and seeking home cooperation to fix defects next month. Tardiness and irregular attendance are warned against. Basket social proceeds will aid school improvements.
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Proebe Record
Literary Society
Political speaking in Eureka at Opera House October 31
Republican State candidates and other speakers visit Eureka on Wednesday evening October 31 to discuss political issues of the day. The event includes music and a social dance after the talks inviting all local residents to participate.
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Eureka
Opera House
Death of Robert Hagar in Ruby Valley Nevada
Robert Hagar died at his Ruby Valley home near Eureka on Monday October 2 1900 aged 85 years 7 months and 10 days. An early Nevada settler who moved between Austin Hamilton Koreke and Ruby Valley he farmed dairy for decades. Survived by widow son Dr Henry Hagar and daughters Mrs Alice Childs Fallon and Mrs J H Hough Eureka burial held at Masonic cemetery after funeral at his daughter Mrs J H Hoegh residence.
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Higbert Hagar
Raby Valley
Elko Quanty
Mr. Hagar
Nevada
Austin
Hamilton
Koreke
Euren
Ruby Valley
Tus
Henry Hogar
Alice Childs
Fallon
J. H. Hough
Eureka
Kentucky
J. H. Hoegh
John Pardy
Masonic Cemetery
Prospector Forces Water Stop On 40 MPH Train
Passengers on the Salt Lake Railroad Limited recounted how a lone prospector in the Mojave Desert flagged the locomotive with his hat to demand water after the train stalled at 40 miles per hour. Nevada law permitting distressed travelers to seek aid was noted as supporting the action.
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Los Angeles
Val
Upl
Salt Lake
Mojave
Himevl
Barron
Nevada
Ruby Hill News Items Highlight Mine Upgrades and Local Events
Eureka County shaft shut briefly for a leaky boiler flue. J Eagleston made a tying trip to Salt Lake City. Mrs Williams ill. Dr Burnett attended. Miners may petition for a mine of cages at 83.50 daily. Kate McCharler toured Ruby Hill. Time changes to Nov 1 revert to Denver time. Social dance enjoyed. new machinery progressing at Richmond Eureka plant. Compressor nearly ready, hoist nearing completion. Electric light system installed. plant now yields 482 sixteen candle power lights. Frank Perry oversees system. Marriage of V Schervell and Currie Hocking at Ruby Hill home on Sept 30. Celebrations with family and neighbors. stormy weather limited attendance. Mining location blanks available at Vielet Smoerinet office.
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Eureka
J. Eagleston
Salt Lake
William Williams
Burnett
Ber
A. P. Mayberry
Kate McCharler
Ruby Hill
Denver
Colorado
Richmond-Eureka Mining Company
Raby Hill
Hureka
Frank Perry
Palisade Brevities Reveal Local Happenings and Movers
Correspondence from Eureka County notes Mrs. BM Beacher and son Dean visiting Pine Valley, Jos La Raine hired as B and P light watchman, and Rev L B Thomas preaching in the schoolhouse. O P Barnum returns from Duckwater, hotel work accelerates, and railroad track relocation prompts removals. Mrs G D Abbott travels to Oakland for medical care while China Jake looks toward this year. Local mining activity includes pay ledges found by Prof Dean and Thomas Jewell, and Bananna claims examined by H M Chanen. Oscar Ambur, ex Wells Fargo agent, marries Miss Amelia North in Reno. couple set to Drain, Oregon after November 1.
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Eureka County
BM. Beacher
Dean
Pine Valley
Jos la Raine
L. B. Thomas
Eureka
0. P. Barnum
Duckwater
H. Read
G. D. Abbott
Oakland
Cal
You Lee
China
Jake
A. HL. Sherwood
Delman
Silt Lake
H. M. Chanen
Philadelphia
Bananna
Hudson
Thomas Jewell
Tom
Oscar F. Ambur
Wells, Fargo
Postmeter Hero
Mig Amafia M. North
Reno
Nevada
San Francisco
Palisade
Ambar
Washos County
Verdi
Mining Congress Demands Patent Control of Mineral Railroads
The American Mining Congress, at its Denver session, urged government action to place all patents on railroads on land containing minerals under federal control. A cyclone struck Havana at midnight on Oct 18 destroying buildings and injuring many. The U S warship Brooklyn dragged anchors but escaped damage as other ships rode out the storm. The cyclone hit Florida’s southeast coast causing substantial property damage. Winds reached 80 miles per hour.
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American Mining Congress
Sessom
Denver
Havana
U. S
Brooklyn
Florida
Mohawk Mine in Goldfield Sees 670000 in Ore in Three Days
The Mohawk Mining Company reports October 16 to 18 ore valued at 670000 with full October output projected near 4000000 as new machinery and extended work boost production. Cripple Creek’s record year cited for comparison with Goldfield claim.
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Mohawk Mining Company
Goldfold
Nevada
Cripple Creek
Colorado
Fragmented State News items from Nevada and surrounding areas
Surviving readable lines report lumber at 47 per thousand with declines over two years, a hay famine in Beaty and Bullfrog districts, a shooting wounding BA Hickey in Ostlonto Lincoln County, Patsy Dreyer’s murder conviction appeal, Twin River District formation, and a construction train incident on the Nevada California line near Blair Silver Peak mining town. Mining location blanks and sale notices appear.
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Nevada
Beaty
BA Hickey
Ostlonto
Lincoln County
Patsy Dreyer
Lawler District Court
Hopetul
Twin River District
Ncky
Roos River
California
Bomaraida County
Blair
Silver Peas
Death of Andrew J. Loucks at Devil's Gate ranch obituary
Andrew J Loucks longtime Eureka area rancher died at his Devil's Gate home on Friday October 1 1006 from kidney complications. He was 79 native of Montgomery County New York came to Koreka County in 1871 and settled eight miles west of Koreka where he ran a stock and dairy ranch. He leaves wife a son Frank A Lonoke and daughter Mrs Alfred Pedlar. Funeral at Ep iscopal Church in Eureka last Sunday at 8 pm with Mr John Pardy presiding followed by interment at Masonic cemetery. He was known for fair dealings kindness and gifts of his produces to less fortunate friends.
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Andrew Jackson Lourke
Devil's Gate Ranch
Loucks
Eureke
Tony
Eureks
Koreka
White Pine
Hamilton
Koreka County
Devil's Gate
Kareka
Frank A. Lonoke
Alfred Pedlar
Montgomery County
New York
Episcopal Church
Eureka
John Pardy Offici
Masonic Cemetery
Eureka Opéra House Sees Legendary Cast Return
In Eureka a historic revival brings stars Ethel Barrymore Maxine Elliott Nance ONeil and others to perform The Quiet Family at the Opera House on Saturday evening October 27. The program promises enduring charm as the beloved stage legends reemerge to delight local audiences. A note promotes I. W. Harper products sold by The Eureka Cash as a booster.
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Eureka
Greece
Rome
Wong
Agamemnon
Achilles
Hretor
Ethel Barrymore
Maxine Elliott
Nance O'Neil
Jala Marlowe
John Drew
Nat Goodwin
Edward Sothern
Richard Mansfield
Earth
Quiet Family
Eureka Opera House
800 TONS AWAITING SHIPMENT NEAR HAMILTON
Prospects of better transportation facilities for mine owners optimistic. Charley Minchell reports mining operations near Hamilton are ready to ship 500 to 1000 tons of ore, but a tamar shortage may delay shipments to the new railroad at Eureka before winter storms. Vincent Lani offers Baraka ranch with dairy business for sale, an investment chance.
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Charley Minchell
Hamilton
Tonopah Sub Ely
Hemiltom
Ballt
Minoletti
Eureka
Vincent Lani
Baraka
Appreciation Note for Loucks Family Friends
We express gratitude to neighbors and friends who supported us at the death and burial of our beloved husband and father Andrew J. Loucks Mus A Loucks and Pasay.
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Andrew J. Loucks
Mus. A. Loucks
Pasay
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R. A. Laird
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W. H. Sweeney
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