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Newspaper
Eureka Sentinel
Location
Eureka, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1912
Page
5
Eureka Sentinel notes residents traveling on business to Dockwater and Salt Lake, visitors from Antelope Valley and Alpha, local departures to Los Angeles and Danlep. Board of Equalization schedule and railway tariff changes teased. Local happenings include purchases, illnesses, teachers moving, typhoid cases, and mining company officials visiting from Chicago.
The primary election produced unofficial results with 63 ballots in Eureka Precinct, 82 Republican and 30 Democratic ballots counted. Several ballots were discarded for irregularities and a Socialist ballot due to marking issues. Officials expect delays in canvassing as records arrive from Qortez Beowawe Backboro and other precincts. Names listed include W A Massey, Key Pittman, Clay Tallis, and K B Roberts among others.
A early toe rat snow storm hits Tuesday and cool spell continues through Wednesday. Ranchers report heavy losses in vegetables as a front pushes in. The coast is affected with forecasts suggesting further storms. In international news, Austria-Hungary moves toward Turkish autonomy as unofficial peace talks with Italy resume in Switzerland.
Milling plant in operation and working well with new equipment. Visitors include W A Russell of Kureks Supply Company touring Europe and the company’s new auto. Joe Minole’s team hauling cyanide to the depot for shipment to Salt Lake. A party traveled to Backhorn from Spencer Plummer’s auto to inspect business in the Eureka County camp. Fall term of Baby Hill School opens with A T Taylor as teacher but delayed one week due to illness in the family. Dr Roberta attended a three year old at Roberts Creek with summer complaint. child improving. Thomas Griff, cattle buyer from Carlin, Nevada, with Mrs Griff, arrived by Friday’s train. griff leaves for Duckwater to take delivery of 600 head of stock cattle purchased from William Meades and Jack Rosevear for shipment via E N railway. W B Gillingham and family arrived from Los Angeles. interested in mining near Mr Hope, seeking machinery to boost development.
Miss Edna Brey and Frank J. Gorman wed in Reno last night. Edna Brey, Eureka stamped, left University after two weeks as a freshman to marry Gorman, son of a Virginia City pioneer. Ceremony at Congregational parsonage conducted by Rev. W. D. Trout. Best man J. D. Sloen, brides maid Berths Brown. Couple to reside in Elko after a visit to Virginis City. Edna is daughter of O L Bray Eureka Postmaster.
An Alco motor truck carrying three tons of freight bound for Petaluma California has reached Salt Lake City and will pass through Eureka before continuing toward the Coast. The voyage covers about 8917 miles total with 8000 miles already completed without incident. The Eureka stop lasted overnight and the vehicle moved on toward Austin en route to California. The Sentinel promises a fuller update on the motor track’s continental journey.
The Eureka Water Works Company contracts G A Fletcher and G B Nickerson to build a reinforced concrete water tank west of town. The 30 by 20 foot, 18 foot deep tank uses rock from Spring street hill and sand hauled from a nearby slough eight miles north. A mixing machine is secured and construction will start when sufficient sand and rock arrive. Ranches and Livestock Sold: Joseph Toguoni sells Cottonwood and Goleman ranches eight miles northeast of Eureka with livestock included for about $10,000. Toguoni plans to move his family to Eureka. future location is undecided.
Miss Althea Esti Eureka arrived in Ely last week to enter the county high school for a four year commercial and stenographic course. She will reside with her sister Mrs Liewellye L Pediar of Laue City.
The regular monthly meeting of the Board of County Commissioners was held Monday September 2 with J. B. Biale A Praser and Otis Fulton present. The district attorney and clerk attended. Minutes of the previous meeting were read and bills listed. County officials reports were read approved and placed on file. The Treasury was counted and found to agree with the Treasurer's statement. A taxpayer appeal granted J Latta four teen dollars per month. A road project Beowawo Buckhorn was filed. Delinquent property for 1911 stricken: Nore Hall Mrs Nore Hall William Hudson and Dr Man Lee. Sheriff Mahoney ordered to set all confined to work on county roads.
Austin welcomed 8.T. Edwards owner of the Brown Hotel in Eureka who visited to assess road conditions on the New York to San Francisco water route. He joined photographer Joe Tognoni and others to learn eastbound road quality and suggested fixes would cost little. Eureka County commissioners plan to address the issue at their next meeting.
The Equal Franchise Society met Wednesday at Mrs A P Teawoord home with President Mrs Laura Hoegh presiding. Members praised the Leap Year Party for financial and social success and thanked supporters. The next meeting is planned at Mrs Laura Hough s Spring Street home on September 14 at 7 PM with an open invitation to supporters.
L L Bradley proprietor of the Commercial Hotel in Elko died suddenly in Carson City on Wednesday while talking with Judge E Parrington at the Arlington Hotel. He had heart trouble for some time and was believed to have caused the death. Bradley had spent several days in Eureka with a party about two weeks earlier. his death at Carson was met with surprise and regret. His funeral was held in Elko yesterday.
The Skykney reports a Republican candidate Spencer Reynolds entering the race for Eureka County Assemblyman. Street chatter suggests a wave of new aspirants may announce soon, with several candidates expected from the county's north end.
Eureka judge A L Fitsgerald is expected to visit Ely to confer the Scottish Rite work on a class of about 20 members of Ely Lodge F and A M.
Bargain sale announced by Mrs O D Greco offering entire stock at cost. Item list appears truncated with unclear details but indicates a wholesale style clearance to reduce inventory quickly.
The Equal Franchise Society of Eureka hosted a Labor Day Leap Year Ball at the Opera House on September 2. Decor emphasized suffrage colors and Nevada scenery with banners reading Votes For Women. The Browsemer orchestra supplied lively dance music until early morning, with active floor management ensuring every attendee found a partner.
Lead ore rose from 4.65 to 4.85 per 100 pounds in New York as the week’s second advance. The weekly settling price is the weekly average of prior quotations, reducing daily reliance on spot quotes. Analysts predict lead could reach 5 per hundred, citing dealer frictions and market influence by large interests. Silver copper and spelter hold strong, copper near 18 cents, silver near 63 cents, with optimistic forecasts amid national political developments.
District Court in the District Court Thursday under Judge Peter Breen set the autumn term calendar. Demurrer to Mae M Des Marian and P M Des Marian Henry K Mitchell and John R Whe et al was continued to Saturday September 7. Laura Booroe v David A Bourne regarding the estate of Eva J Shaw was passed to Saturday September 7.
White Pine records show Nevada Consolidated paid bullion tax for the quarter ending June 30 totaling 15002.48, the largest single payment ever. The six months’ bullion tax income to the county exceeds 23000, with expectations to rise to about 50000 for the year as activity increases.
Documents record transfers of undivided interests in Elmira sed Lemire claims to J W Adem and others, with a $10 consideration. certificates of Johnson and Short claims as Lyon district locations. Goodwig Mabel location motives. Burro Nos 1 and 2 certificates in Safford district. Records dated September 5 6 1913.
State Banking Board met in Carton City last week except Hugh Brown who is at Milwaukas and praised Nevada State banks as in excellent condition. Eugene Howell reports reserves at 3 730 607 69 and deposits at 9 915 602 88 with 21 banks statewide. Nevada is financially upgrading and prosperous.
A quirky line suggests a man’s justification for frequent downtown evenings is his belief he is married to the wrong woman. The remark hints at marital strain reflected in social routines and personal accountability in urban life.
Notices from candidates and political announcements outlined with publication rates. Reading notices and sketches offered at ten cents per line, with total charges due for each item.
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