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Newspaper
Eureka Sentinel
Location
Eureka, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1904
Page
3
The Eureka Sentinel lists a busy week with real estate ads under New To-Day, political plans for the Republican County Convention at Burska Opera House, and road notices. It reports numerous residents traveling, appointments, school reopenings, and nearby mining prospects in White Pine and Eureka counties.
A man calling himself E Immer of Preston Kansas arrived in Eureka last week and posed as a horse buyer. He bought 75 horses from local sellers at six to seven dollars each, deposited funds at the Eureka County Bank, shipped the animals to Diamond Station, then drew cash and left town. When checks were presented there was no money, and Immer returned to withdraw all remaining funds before returning east. The tale raises doubt over his true identity and the fate of the horses.
M Spence of Jasper Elko County reports discovering Palisade ore in Palisade Eureka County suitable for fluxing with Jasper ores and plans to restart the furnace this fall. A pipeline from spring to smelter is nearly buried and will enable ore shipments to Wells and Jasper. J B Biale receives Alaska distress update. Nome conditions worsen with scarce water and slack work. many settlers stranded as season opening dulls Times.
Dr Wallace B B Wallace returned to Ely on Wednesday in improved health after traveling from California where he had been since August for long illness. He was accompanied by his wife and mother and they continued on to Ely. He had come from California to White Pine County a few months ago seeking health improvements.
The Pani Lane rodeo outfit arrived in Koreka for a good time on Thursday and during the night damaged a Buel street house and its contents. Occupants threaten to swear out a warrant for arrest and damages.
W D Stewart who ran the big corral at Tonopak has sold his besi noms to C M and F W Maginess of Candelaria and gone to San Jos Cal. Stewart formerly resided in the north end of Eureka County and went to Tonopak in the early days of the game, where he amassed a fortune.
G H Atherton of Ip Ops inspected the John Hageman property on Prospect Mountain after arriving in Bureks last Saturday. He spent several days early in the week reviewing the claims with an eye toward selling if they meet representation standards.
Rev J B Johnston who has led Eureka Presbyterian Church for 16 months has accepted a call to Wells in Elko County and will move with his family there in a few weeks.
The first day of the Jewish new year falls on September 10, with the eve of Yom Kippur beginning on the night of the 18th. Observances include a strict fast from the start of the observance until nightfall on the 10th.
W R Rose, a Eureka mine promoter, has bonded many claims in Eureka and White Pine County. He left for the East with his wife claiming to return in a month with funds to settle debts. Critics say his methods risk workers and suppliers while some praise his mining acumen. He leased the Hamburg mine on Prospect Mountain months ago, sent workers briefly, then halted work with unsettled claims.
This week in the Third Judicial District Court Judge Peter Breen presiding, the estate of Herbert Jewell received final approval of the administrator's account with the residue to be distributed to the surviving wife and minor heirs after fee reduction to 250 dollars. Full papers granted to John Signorelli David Ferrari and Jose J Henriques. In the divorce action John J Teicheira versus Mary Teicheira the court dissolved the bonds of matrimony and set Mary Teicheira's share at 625 dollars with the child awarded to the father.
Ernest Simonsen and Raby McCharles married September 6, 1904 in Elko Nevada. The ceremony at the groom’s mother’s home was conducted by Rev G Greenfield. The couple will reside at the Simonsen ranch in Newark Valley and were praised as popular young locals with many presents from friends.
The Board of County Commissioners at the September meeting approved a boundary adjustment for Gerald School District. The new boundary runs from the Section House at Gerald Station along a defined survey path to the Stone House at Ennor ranch, establishing a center line for an oblong district shape.
John Martin sued Sacramento Pipe Works for 957.75 and the attachment suit was settled out of court. Judge L W Cromer dismissed the case in the Justice Court on Monday.
P J Marren longtime Southern Pacific employee died suddenly in a saloon at the Gluro gravel pit three miles east of Beowawe Eureka County on August 11 1904 An inquest by Justice of the Peace T R Jones found death due to hemorrhage caused by excessive alcoholism He was about 68 born in Ireland with a sister in a California convent and a priest brother in Philadelphia Burial expenses totaled ten dollars and the remains were buried at Claro California.
Eureka reports a great mine strike in a claim owned by Leonard McGarry of Eureka near Pabrump in Death Valley 160 miles south of Goldfield. Sample ore ran $1000 to the ton.
Paul Lane of Pine Valley and Tom Dixon of Eureka head large riding parties to round up the Little Louie horses in White Pine County. Lane, with nine riders and about 00 saddle horses, started after a winter purchase but storms halted work. Dixon joined Friday with five riders at Maryland Wells. crews plan roping in Fish Creek and Pancake ranges near Eureka and base at Eighteen Mile House on the Hamilton road.
White Pine County Commissioners decline to pay claims tied to Bio Gost and Charles Cannon? the Utah and Nevada Stage Company linked to the escape of two prisoners from jail on July 4. Armstrong and Thomas admitted stealing horses in Elko County and would have faced that crime, but Creek residents who had been robbed believed the pair could be convicted for robbery and arranged for their transfer. The county verdict prevents payment, leaving Thomas and Armstrong at large.
Scott Jameson and Merrill Fletcher returned Tuesday from the Wild Rose mine near Alpbs after two months on the claim. They have driven a tunnel 106 feet with expectations of tapping the ledge at 120 feet. The Wild Rose is a lead zinc prospect and work will continue under Mr. Fletcher.
The Degree of Honor announces its annual masquerade ball at month end with a promise of large attendance. Participants are urged to design a fresh costume to win a prize.
Correspondence notes Mrs. J A Verrara visiting Pine Valley to start the week and Mrs E Sasserno leaving Sept 3 for a ten week visit with daughters in Eeeeeeee daye paced IB Se for Lamoille Valley on Toomtay. D and P Pisratti returning from the E P sections. Mr Haine of Pine Valley sent a carload of hogs to Reno to slaughter for his butcher shop. Plammer reports Mr and Mrs R McCharles of Cortes with daughter Ruby Reka taking a position as night operator at F Gayder's place after a nine month term.
Labor Day events on the Chesapeake coast culminated with a grand ball at the Hall. The National Guard participated in the celebration reflecting regional observances of the holiday.
The owners Bradley and Dunn take over the Commercial Hotel in Elko on September 1 from T. L. Oddie and Steve Henley and wife under a second lease. The deal transfers control to the new operators and marks a management change in the property.
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