30 Oct 1909
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Newspaper
Eureka Sentinel
Location
Eureka, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1909
Page
1
Official notice appears from the Eureka post office about second class mail matter. The fragment confirms postal handling at the local office and references standard class designation.
Frack R. McNamee, formerly a resident of Eureka, is promoted to general counsel for the Salt Lake Route in Nevada, effective November 1. The Searchlight Bulletin notes his rise from Delamar district attorney to a leading legal role serving the southern state's major interests.
Matthew Hoey, long time Eureka resident and pioneer, died at his Atlas Hill home Monday evening October 25 from stomach trouble and Bright's disease. A native of County Louth Ireland aged 67 years 3 months he immigrated to New York as a boy then moved to California in 1869 and Eureka in 1874 where he ran a blacksmith shop until two years ago. He is survived by his widow and two brothers James and Bernard Hoey of Martines. Funeral held Wednesday at 7 PM from Atlas Hill residence with burial in the Catholic cemetery.
In Mina on a Saturday night Grimmet fatally shot Ed Baker after a dispute over gambling money. Baker allegedly pulled a weapon. Grimmet fired, the second shot hitting Baker in the left eye and brain. Authorities say Baker was the aggressor while Grimmet acted in self defense. Grimmet, formerly of Goldfield, had been in Tonopah briefly. Baker was brother to B. F. Baker of the Mina Baker hotel.
Prince Hirobeami Ito former Japanese resident general of Korea and leading statesman was shot dead in Harbin by a Korean assassin aimed at revenge. Three companions wounded, guards overwhelmed, and the attacker arrested. Russian officials accompanying Ito faced the same peril as bullets tore through the plaza. local Koreans arrested yesterday for stationing before the murder.
Virginia City reports scarlet fever epidemic and quarantine actions as officials address glanders in horses at Fallon and Love Lock. Murder case venue denial, libel suit dismissals, and arrests linked to a Tonopah murder attempt, with state officials or counties naming agents, cases, and outcomes.
The latest quotations show silver at New York 00 cents per ounce land at Salt Lake 4.40 per 109 pounds copper at Salt Lake 12 16 cents.
Rev. Father Matthew Collins returns to Eureks and will conduct naval religious services at the Catholic Church on Sunday.
Beaker Brewing agent Joseph D. Carroll was shot in the back and killed in Elko by Birdie DeRacey, a 25 year old resident. DeRacey bought an 88 calibre pistol hours earlier claiming fear of coming into town at night. The shooting is described as accidental. Carroll died after bleeding from the mouth and collapsing after walking several dozen feet. Survived by his mother Mrs Dusang of Battle Mountain and his wife and daughter.
Charles Karbstein a former Wherry Creek saloon operator in White Pine County died by his own hand with a revolver in Carson. Despondency over financial reverses is blamed. Born near Hamilton about 30 years ago he had lived in eastern Nevada and worked as a guard at the State penitentiary. He leaves a wife a child a mother in Tonopah and a sister in Idaho. Stock For New Stage Line details include W L McGregor’s move from Eureka to Alpha and Buckboard with goods to start a stage line on the E&P Railway.
The Louisson Exploration Company, active in Silverado district, obtained an option from Thomas E. Haley of Goldfield for half interest in the Rescue and the Nil Desperandi claims, the Nil Desperandi mill site, and water rights at Silveredo for $15,000. Payments are to be made to the John B. Cook Company's Goldfield bank, with $2,500 due at once and regular installments every six months thereafter.
New documents disclose deeds from Patrick W Clark to Kearns Townsite Company for Miners names Golden Age Night Hawk Sun Beam Lead Prinor April Four Surprise and Highland Lasse Freation mines in Mill Canyon Cortes district with 1 dollar, recorded Oct 14 1909. Edward Harper deeds for New Centennial Nos 1 2 with six more Cortes mines 100 dollars, recorded Oct 18 1908. Zadow to Martha Morrison lots 1 and 12 block 4% Atlas Hill Eureka with improvements, $1900, recorded Oct 22 1909. Amended Bird mine certificate in Bosika district. Dewey Kitchner Napoleon Wellington certificates in Cortes. Colleen Bano Howard Polk Congress. Kathiesa Kathleen Mara Star Astronomer Jupiter Columbia Dreadnaught Climax Fairview Walter Eva Spokane Lee Sarafield. Dream Golden Chance Nos 1 9 9 4 in Four Mile Canyon. El Paso No 1 Buckhorn. Bald Eagle Nos 1 2 3 4 6. Rex in Buckhorn, all recorded Oct 4–6 and Oct 5 1909.
A reel of brief notes from Pinto Creek and nearby areas. Visitors include Jock Martin and son from Ruby Hill, H Wedekind in Eareks, and Misses Annie and Bonnie Smith at a Bareks dance. John McNaughton and son, Chris Hildebrand party, and Mrs C Minoletti with family are seen around ranches. Elwood Beemer and Sylvia Rogantini travel from Sparks with plans to Reno and Elko. Lee Johnston touts Bald Mountain gold claims. party returns with W H Smith and Stanley Perry.
Dan Dean an about seventy eight year old man suffered a five to six foot fall from a plank crossing the Big Ditch at Bobbina and Buel streets. He struck his back and shoulders, was badly shaken but no bones were broken and he walked home after being helped out.
The Louisson Exploration Company purchased the Ceclia mining claim from John M. Haley of Goldfield for a nominal price and filed the deed for record in the Recorder's office. The same corporation also acquired the Haley lode claim in the Pinto district from Thomas E. Haley.
At Tonopah Nevada on Friday October 22 1908 a sop was given to the wife of Boraphine Lani. At Peck City Ute on October 26 1909 to the wife of E L Kope formerly Mian Anna J McGarry of Kareka Nevada 900.
The Record notes the Cleveland ranch in Spring Valley sold to the Mormon Church after a $10,000 down payment on a $100,000 price. Colonization plans mimic White River valley efforts, with 100 families expected to move in, boosting local growth, agriculture, and mining supply needs.
Shipping records show horses moved from Diamond Station Nevada to Darlington Wisconsin via Eureka Palisade Railway and to Council Bluffs Iowa to be inspected by Sheriffs and deputies. Various brands noted on left thighs and shoulders with many unbranded, totals and shipment dates given. Officials include W B Roach James Mackey Charles Williams and M Manower, sheriff of Eureka County Nevada.
Rev Hoyte EF Heuriques arrived in Eureka on Thursday and will conduct services at St James Episcopal Church next Sunday morning at 11 o clock and evening at 7 30 o clock, presenting a two service pattern for the parish.
A sweeping blaze consumed the J. J. Wilson residence and all contents in Monitor valley while the entire family was away on two trips. Funeral presents, jewelry, and cash were lost. only some gold survived. Neighbors from Potts family aided with bedding and provisions, and Wilson plans a new house with hired carpenters and fresh lumber.
Notice shows October post guide announces higher domestic registry fee from to 10 cents starting November 1. Government also raises indemnity insurance on free class registered articles from 25 to 50 dollars.
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