Local BREVITIES A roundup of Eureka area social travel and events
Imobersteg returns from Newark valley and others travel from Elko to San Francisco. Miss Curto heads to Ely Nevada. Miss Nevada Johnson to Sadler ranch. Attorneys Jurich and Minoletti come to Eureka for district court matters. Rodeo attendance hits about 3000 daily with praise for Elko event. Winter chill sketches and warm-up wave. auto tourists nearly freeze. Notables include J L Swicegood settling affairs in Joplin Missouri and Knights of Pythias August Hintze heading to Fallon for Grand Lodge. Judge Fitzgerald tours Nevada lodges then to Washington for November grand council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. B. Biale
John Repetto
San Francisco
Exposition
Rose Curto
Ely
Nevada
Dominick Curto
Nevada Johnson
Sadler Ranch
Diamond Valley
Mary Fulton
Union
Angus McGillivray
Anthony Jurich
Charles Minoletti
Hamilton
Eureka
District Court
Della Rattazzi
Ada Me
Elko County
van Leer
Elko
Dodge Autos
T. Holland
Lamoille Valley
Joseph Frank
Guido
Prospect
Frank Winzell
Pete Carletti
Garden Valley
R. J. Reid
Winzell Ranch
J.P. Jacobsen
Andrew Crofut
Fallon
Mra
A. C. Dibble
Mr. Crofut
J. L. Swicegood
Jarbidge
Eureks
W. R. Swicegood
Joplin
Missouri
George Brehe
Eldredge
Miss Maud Porch
Miss Porch
Cottonwood District
Sovereign
Washington, D. C
Order
High School Notes Reflect Growing Local Enrollment
Jennie Gibellini of Prospect joins Freshman class as total enrollment reaches 22 with perfect attendance. Nevada Fine returns from Elko Rodeo and enrolls Wednesday. English classes study Goldsmiths The Vicar of Wakefield Poe and Scott. Estella and Eleanora cited in class notes. Norma Green, ex Eureka High, takes teaching job in Winnemucca. Eight graduates from 1913 1914 now teachers: Breens Harris Lucey Dees Porch Hildebrand McBride. Nevada Johnson leaves to teach Diamond Valley, plans to return to High School later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evizaseta Kirchen
Jennie Gibellini
Prospect
Nevada Fine
Elko
Eleanora
Estella R
Norma Green
Eureka County
San Jose State Normal School
California
Winnemucca
Geraldine Breen
Kathleen Breen
Myra Harris
Annie Lucey
Alice Dees
Maud Porch
Ella Hildebrand
Ada McBride
Nevada Johnson
Diamond Valley School
New Fire Proof Warehouse Erected Adjoining Eureka Cash Store
The Eureka Cash Store began building a fire proof warehouse on north Main street beside its current store. The 26 by 60 foot brick and iron structure will use iron roofing, with flooring and roofing elements excluding the rafters finished. substantial underpinning suggests it is built to bear heavy tonnage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eureka Cash
North Main Street
Roving animal order stirs Eureka burro concerns
A sheriff warning that animals found running at large after September 15 would be impounded is believed to be working. Burros and other livestock from Diamond Valley and Spring Valley have fled into Eureka for water during a dry season, risking ownership changes without payment as there is no current market for them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barros
Eureka
Tiis
Diamond Valley
Spring Valley
District Court Proceedings Include Admitted Citizenship
In District Court this week John Angelo Bisone a Swiss native was admitted to citizenship. Wells Fargo & Co cases were passed to allow the District Attorney to proceed. J P Raine vs W L McGregor and Mabelle Trumbo set for jury trial on Tuesday November 12 1915. Sarah Plummer administratrix won order to sell estate personal property. Minoletti vs Swicegood demurrer sustained. plaintiff may amend and both sides to brief whether action can be maintained at law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Angelo Bisone
Switzerland
Sarah Plummer
B. L. Plummer
Charles Minoletti
W. R. Swicegood
Barber pleads guilty to horse theft in Nevada case
Louie Barber, longtime East Cerutti ranch operator in Antelope valley Eureka County, pled guilty in Goldfield District Court to stealing a horse from Robert Chambers premises in Montezuma district on June 2, 1912. Judge Walsh sentenced him to an indeterminate term of one to 14 years in Carson City penitentiary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louie Barber
Cerutti
Antelope Valley
Eureka County
Esmeralda
Goldfield
Roland P. Williams
Robert Chambers
Montezuma
Barber
Walsh
Carson
Ore Shipments This Week From Eureka to Salt Lake
Ore shipments to Salt Lake smelters were sent from Eureka by train this week. Ed Berryman contributed one carload from the Peel mine on Prospect Mountain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salt Lake
Eureka
Ed Berryman
Peel
Prospect Mounin
Two Births Reported and Rodeo Bucking Horse Prize
At Salt Lake City Utah on September 10 1915 a son was born to the wife of W E Huebner formerly Miss Irma Mann of Ruby Hill Nevada In Eureka Nevada on September 14 1915 a son was born to the wife of Otto Owens Lee Caldwell won first prize in the Elko rodeo bucking horse contest receiving a 19260 saddle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salt Lake City
Utah
W. E. Huebner
Irma Mann
Ruby Hill
Nevada
Eureka
Otto Owens
Lee Caldwell
Elko Rodeo
Lincoln Highway Auxiliary to Lecture in Eureka Tuesday
Mrs Lee Boardman and Mrs Sarah McDonald of the Lincoln Highway Women's Auxiliary announce an illustrated talk in Eureka on September 21 showing scenes from New York to San Francisco. A small admission fee will cover expenses. event aims to spark local interest in promoting and beautifying the coast to coast Lincoln Highway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee C. Boardman
Sarah McDonald
Lincoln Highway Women's Auxiliary
Eureka
New York
San Francisco
Lincoln Highway
Rudolph Zadow
Attacked with Spotted Fever at Union Mines
Angus McGillivray, a miner at Union in Eureka County, fell ill three weeks ago with fever diagnosed as spotted fever by Dr. Herper of Carlin. The illness, linked to a tick bite, can be serious without prompt care. His condition improved enough to travel to San Francisco this week for further treatment, accompanied by his wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Angus McGillivray
Union
Eureka County
Herper
Carlin
McGillivray
San Francisco
Cutting Estate Incorporates In White Pine County
The Francis Cutting Company filed for incorporation in the secretary of state office on Monday with capital stock of 24000 shares at $1 par. It aims to acquire all real estate ore dumps mines and mill sites in White Pine County from the estate of Francis Cutting. Incorporators and directors are F P Cutting A S Cutler and J Jackson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cutting Estate
Secretary of State
Francis Cutting
Potts Estate Appointed Administrator in Monitor Valley
Judge Averill appoints W. J. Potts administrator of the estate of his deceased father William Potts of Monitor valley. Bonds fixed at 7,000. The estate includes money in bank ranches cattle and other assets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ionopah Bonanza
W. J. Potts
Averill
William Potts
Monitor Valley
Metal Quotations Reported for New York Markets
The latest metal quotes list silver at 48 cents per unit in New York, copper at 18 dollars per 100 pounds, and land at 4 dollars per 100 pounds. Also noted are prices for tio at 38 and 64, with some figures unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Early Eureka history and billiard legends told in Carson News
Alfred Chartz recounts Eureka Nevada billiard history with figures such as Geo Spears Ana tob Schaeffer and Dick Paddock. The letter traces Schaeffer’s career from Eureka in the 1870s to Chicago, noting high runs, rivalries with Kraker, and the invention of balk line games to balance play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Chartz
Carson News
Nevada
Eureka
Kansas
Farmer Peel
Comstock
Sam Turner
Lou Ferrer
Visalia
Schaeffer
Tony Kraker
San Francisco
Opera House
Kraker
Chicago
Stotson
Sutton
Daly
Carter
Reno Woman Ends Life Over Sister Death Note Exonerates Sellers
Mrs. W. B. Thomas of Reno Nevada took poison late Tuesday in a personal crisis. She had brooded over her sister Mrs. McCartney's death in San Francisco last May. A note exonerated the poison sellers but gave no motive. She leaves a husband and two sons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Thomas
Reno
Nevada
McCartney
San Francisco
Attack on George Young Triggers Immediate Operation
R A Laird of Eureka received a telegram from Dr Craig at Buckhorn reporting that George Young of Buckhorn was attacked with appendicitis and leaving for Palisade to catch train 19 at 2 26 pm for an immediate operation. The message said the case was serious and asked Laird to meet them at Palisade and accompany them. Tony Romano arranged transport by gate with Laird, and they left Buckhorn around 10:30 am to cover 84 miles before the train.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Young
Buckhorn
Bano
R. A. Laird
Eureka
Dr. Craig
Palisade
Reno
Mr. Laird
Tony Romano
Railways Raise Car Load Minimum Weights In Ore Shipment
Southern Pacific and Western Pacific lift minimum car load to 40 000 pounds, Bureka Nevada Railway follows to 60 000 pounds with immediate effect. Shippers must specify when ordering cars if shipments exceed 42 000 pounds to ensure proper capacity and avoid loading inefficiencies. W BR Reynolds agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Pacific
Western Pacific
Bureka-Nevada Railway
W. BR. Reynolds
Elko Ranch Sold by Moorman to Noted Stockmen
Steward and Carter, prominent Elko County ranchers, bought Capt. Moorman’s Illipah ranch in White Pine County this week. The deal includes about 600 head of cattle and roughly 1300 acres of tillable land.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elko Independent
Steward & Carter
Elko County
Capt. Moorman
Illipah
White Pine County
Change In Heres Valuations by State Board of Equalization
The State Board of Equalization increased horse valuations, setting work horses at 65 dollars each and saddle horses at 40 dollars. Mules are now valued at 65 dollars each. Legal blanks for sale at the Szwrime. offlos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Equalization
Eureka Dry Goods Dash Store Sale Ad
Eureka Nevada advertises a cash sale of women s underwear dresses and men s shoes and wearing apparel at the Eureka Dry Goods Dash Store inviting customers to inspect the stock. Victor Venturino promotes the sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eureka
Dry Goods
Victor Venturino
Nevada
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Imobersteg
Newark Valley
Domingo Reeatume
William Sweet
Sentinel
C. L. Bray
Portola
Frank Gorman
Frank Gorman. Mr. Gorman, Who Is In the Employ of the Western Pacific Railway
R. A. Miles
Fred Grimm
Adams Hill
Arly
Prospect Mountain
Union District
Moorman
H. Mofpat
C. L. Noble
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