Local School and Community Notes From Eureka Area
Miss Therese Homano teaches Valley District at Sowsrk Valley while Miss Leos Ulen of Reno opens a Miseral Hill school on Sept 6. Several teachers and visitors travel between Ely, Hamilton, Beowawe, and Recae River districts. Proposals seek freight-hauling for Mineral Hill Mines. A telegram from William Sweet in Chicago signals return to Eureka. Deputy Superintendent Lightfoot appoints Eiger Earber to Kareka district board. others serve. Local business plans include a shoe store opening and Rail Road recovery noted.
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Therese Homano
Valley Diatrict
Sowsrk Valley
Leos Ulen
Reno
Miseral Hill
Mra Hoory Euthor
L. Podlar
Ely
Rom Plummer
Henry McGowan
Eureka
Ganday
Miser Hill
D. Forovint
Hamilton
Charles Irving
Duckwater Toerlsy
Mr. Roberts
Hoth Thompson
Albuquerque
New Mexico
Margaret Shultes
George D. Sholtes
Beowane Mercantile Company
Beowawe
Mineral Hill Consolidated Mines Company
Mineral Hill
Palisade
William Sweet
Chicago
East
William Laird
Newark Mill and Mining Company
Newark
Dr. Harnett
HB Lightfoot
Eiger Earber
Kareka
AO. H. Gorwan
Hano
Joannot
Muskegon
Michipin
Eureks
Maya
Apell
Saral Lm Obersteg
Cicali
Must Attend School Section 203 of the Law
The article cites Nevada law Section 203 mandating that every parent or guardian of a child ages between five and 16 must send the child to a public school during the district’s in session period. It lists five excuses from attendance, including the fifth where attendance can be waived if the deputy superintendent determines the residence distance makes attendance impracticable or unsafe.
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Achool
Nevada
Card of Thanks for Assistance After Fire
Mr and Mrs James Kauts thank Nob Hill and Rescue Howe Companies for their prompt response to the Gre y fire that destroyed their home Thursday night and for services after the ore was extinguished. They also thank all who offered help and rendered them a distance.
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James Kauts
Nob Hill
Rescue Howe
Grey
White River ranchers Harvesting Fall Alfalfa Crops
Ranchers in White River White Pine County gather the late alfalfa crop and tend other fall harvests. An unusually large yield of rank crops has matured, with some variations noted in corn growing states.
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White River
White Pine County
Eureka Has Destructive Fire Night Alarm In Eureka
A late night blaze destroyed the James Kauntz residence on Adams Street near the old Sadler property as Nob Hill and Hescas Hose Companies battled flames. Occupants escaped in night clothing with only the house and furnishings lost. origin suspected incendiary. Kauntz family, long residents from Tybo, faced total loss but unharmed. town expresses sympathy.
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Bereka
James Kaur
Adamatreet
Larkland
Sadler
Nob Hill Hose Company
Hescas
Nobill Company
Emurt
Prormime Sud
Kaats
Misa Lizair Morrison
Mina Morrison
Lawrence Kaats
Mr. Kaate
Nob Hil Hom
George Dose
Hase House
Maute
Baining
Tify
Mr. Kantz
Eureka
Tybo
Heino
Joan Bannon
Agnes Mortison
Ruby Hill Band Ball Charms Attendees at Koreka Opera House
The initial ball of the Ruby Hill Band at the Koreka Opera House Friday evening drew a well attended, enjoyable crowd. The band of 15 members, mostly Ruby HA boys, displayed improving tone and rhythm, earning compliments for steady time and future proficiency at the dance music event.
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Ruby Hill
Koreka Opera House
Ruby HA Boys
SesmneRt Office Sees Location Notions and Legal Blanks
A SesmneRt office announces availability of location notions and legal blank forms for public sale. Officials specify use for property filings and official notices, with expected submission processes and deadlines.
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SesmneRt
Deputy Superintendent Lightfoot Visits Eureka Schools
Deputy Superintendent A B Lightfoot arrived in Eureka from Ely and attended Thursday night trustees meeting. He reported the district’s school work ahead of schedule with excellent teachers, expecting near 100 percent completion of elementary studies next spring and higher high school graduation numbers. The Eureka Eighth Grade totals 19 and the High School Senior Class includes three students, with a possible fourth. State text books are in use and county high school books were received for Monday morning’s opening.
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Lightfoot
A. B. Lightfoot
Barks
Ely
Earske
Bis Ling
Eareke
Nevada School Journal
Thrilling blaze burns Twelve Mile family man
William Evans, living at the Twelve Mile House on Hamilton Road, suffered severe burns to his left leg when a wagon load of supplies caught fire en route from Twelve Mile to Diamond Valley. He escaped with the team and wagon burning, walked miles for aid, and is recovering under Dr. Roberts care after a dramatic escape from a blazing wagon. An older well accident is noted in his past record.
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Wiliam Evans
Twelve Mile Houss
Hamilton Road
Cooman Dixon
Bin
Fkvlton
Roberts
Evans
Hornes
Livan
Dibble
Diamond Valley
Varella
Thorsday
Thomas Dixon
Roberta
Evan la
Tally
Saother
New Mill Reported Running Smoothly in Early Week Start
Reports from Farmers Mining Company plant indicate the new mill started the week operating smoothly. An assay taken Friday showed tailings valued at only 20 cents per ton, suggesting efficient processing and good work.
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Seytmnel
Farmers Mining Company
Suit Filed in District Court For $42000.47
WK Jeannat sues Nevada Development and Mia Company in district court seeking $42,000.47 plus costs. The action grows from advances made to support development work at the Holly mines on Adame Hill.
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WK Jeannat Agaiout
Nevada Development and ‘Mia Company
Holly
Adame Hill
School Building Repair Nears Completion in Korvka
Korvka officials report rapid progress on the local school building repair. Six workers have logged extra hours to finish a new roof and brace the structure after discovering serious prior deficiencies. Ceilings will be patched this year with future plans for steel ceilings if funds permit.
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Korvka
Walla
Relative of Mrs Fletcher Finds Sister Dead in San Francisco
Mrs Granville A Fletcher rushed to San Francisco for her sister Mrs Katherine Murphy who died of bichloride of mercury poisoning. Murphy, wife of Thomas Murphy battalion chief in the fire department, mistook headache remedy tablets for poison in a dark room. Three children survive the victim, with the husband present.
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G. A. Fletcher
Granville A. Fletcher
San Francisco
Thomas Murphy
San Francisco Examiner
Katherine Murphy
Sanches Street
Fre
Death of Henry Fischer Beary A Fissher of Kareks
Henry Fischer Beary also spelled A Fissher old Kareks resident died in Eureka on Sunday from general debility aged about 84 He had lived at home the past two years after being confined He once traveled the sea and later settled in Virginia City during the Comstock era A German native from Hamburg he left no known survivors
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Henry Fischer Beary
A. Fissher
Kareks
Hamilton
Eureka
Kiatastoa
Virginia City
Comstock
Hamburg
Germany
Cattle Bring Record Prices in Newark Valley Market
Stock buyers purchased cattle from W. A. Moore, James Rogantial, and others for the beef market. Prices were among the highest in the area with mature cows at 35 dollars, yearling steers at 26 dollars, and young calves at high prices per head.
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Newark Valley
W. A. Moore
James Rogantial
Catia
Mapes of Eureka Mining District Map Ads Issued
The SENTINEL reports a limited release of new black and white prints of the Eureka mining district including the Pardy map and Windfall plus other mines near the Secret Canyon district. Each map costs one dollar by mail with five cents extra.
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Eureka
Secret Canyon
Board of Equalization Meeting and Notices Given
The Board of County Commissioners met Monday September 16 to consider appeals and exemptions. Notices were ordered for mortgage holders to appear by October 9 1911 and reasons why actions should not proceed. A request for widow and other exemptions was denied or left as assessed. The Board reconvenes September 27 at 3 PM.
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Board of County Commissioners
Equaliastion
J. B. Biale
Ocs Foltoo
T. J. McParlin
BR. McCharies
Clark
T. B. Jawell
N. Ratto
First National Bank of Eiko Oo
First National Bank of Winserances
Nigon National Bank
D. Morrison
Washoe County
William Laird
Emilio Dotta
A. R. Randolph
Eureka & Palisade
Mr. Randolph
Ansonsor
Board of Equalization
A. Stinson
J.B
Inter
P. Paroni
District Court Proceedings This Week Before Judge Brees
District Court actions include contempt charges dismissed after atonement for the defendant. The Zadow demurrer hearing is continued without date on plaintiff’s motion. Estates of Eva J Shaw and M Dargin are advancing with continuations and executor bond requirements. Charles Boyle must post a $2000 bond by Sept 27 1911 and may sell estate assets with court approval.
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District Court
Peter Brees
T. J. McParlin
William Zadow
Louise
Zadow
Eva J. Shaw
M Dargin
Charles Boyle
School Accounts Change Under New County Funds Law
County auditors and treasurer adopt new system separating State Fund for teachers salaries, County Fund for incidental expenses, and Library Fund for books. Trustees must specify fund on each order and include itemized accounts and library lists. overdrafts barred on Library Fund.
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Sed Trea
Aceventa Slamosnte
Pandl
Quanty School Fund
Library Ford
Lnw
Land and Deeds Across Eureka Mining District 1911
Records show multiple land transfers in Eureka mining district and nearby areas. Transactions include Gladitti Martel to Mary Mind letel with 327.54 acres plus water rights and improvements in section 4 township 20 north range 54 east, recorded September 19 1911. Giacomo Mattei to Gullio Minoletti 160 acres with water rights in sections 35 and 36 township 21 north range 64 west, recorded September 19 1911. Mattei and Mattei to Minoletti 160 acres in section 36 township 21 north range 54 east with stock and cattle, 100 dollars. Central Pacific Railway Company and United States Trust Company to Humboldt Land and Cattle Company 140 acres, one dollar. transfers of abandoned right of way in Eureka County also recorded September 19 1911.
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Eureka
Davsid Morris
William Holder
William Laird
Thomas Dixon
Gladitti Martel
Mra
Mary Mindletel
North Range
M.D. M
Giacomo Mattei
Gullio Minoletti
BE. M.D. M
Guidilla Mattei
Guilio Minoletti
Central Pacific Railway Company
United States Trust Company
Hemboldt Land and Cattle Company
Fire at Ely shaft reveals coroner jury findings
Coroner jury interviews survivors at Ely hospital detail the mine fire at the Giroux shaft. Iminera workers feared the blaze as they attempted to surface from the 1400 level, the hemp bell rope burning and breaking, trapping men in smoke and heat with only a few reaching safety. Also noted is W A Keyne’s district court trial for grand larceny in Tonopah and a sentence of four years in Carson penitentiary.
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Giroux
Ely
Iminera
Ates
W. A. Keyne
Tonopah
Eilendale
Me Wan
Carson
Also Mentioned on This Page
Tur Eureka Sentinel
Mie
Mamie Broon
Recae River
Lander County
Austin
Hal
William Evans
Board of Trustees
Opera House
Italian Benevolent Society of
America
Christopher Columbus
Committee of Arrangements
V. Lant
B. Merialdo
G. Gracchi
The
Italian Benevolent Society
the Recorder of
Eureka County
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