Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1885-01-16

tered letters and packages forwarded, re-
ceiyed and handled was 1896, and the
average number of letters handled daily
was 5000. But the most convincing argu-
ment OF all are the figures of Mr.. G. w.
Scott, the agent of the Utah and Northern
railroad, and which have just been COM
pleted. They show that during the year
1854 the amount Of freight received at
Butte aggregated 161 ,527, 500 pounds, as
compared with 1878, when the receipts we're
about 80, 1000, 600 pounds, showing an in-
crease of about 10, 0 900 pounds for
the year. The amount Of freight for
warded during the year mounts to 1884,
$50, 45O pounds, an increase in shipments
over 1888 of 80, 317. 206 pounds, and it is
expected that the shipments for 1885 will
exceed those OF the year just closed.
1t can readily be seen from the above
figures that there has been considerable
business transacted during the past year,
and the new year opens a~uspiciously, ex-
cepta little nervousness, which is occa-
slonally expressed on account OF what the
ultimate result may be should the copper
market remain in its present condition, or,
as some OF those think that are somewhat
" blue" that it may still continue to de-
cline. Aside from this everything looks
prosperous and bright for a good business
during the year 1885.
There are a great many Nevada people
here, and quite q number from Eureka.
DR.. Bishop is comfortably situated in his
new brick, and has an extensive and lucra-
tive practice.
Judge +. W. Cole, formerly of Eureka,
and at one time District Judge there, is
opening an Office here, and has already Sc
cured considerable business.
Joe Toopey is the "boss" butcher OF
Butte. His Christmas display at Birlen-
berg's Eureka Market was the hand
soonest ever seen in this section
of the country, and would do credit to
any place. There was a magnificent dis
play Of meat Of every description. 1t was
arranged in ar elegant manner, and as
only Joe can do it. The shop was visited
by hundreds Of people who we're loud in
their praise, and astonished that such q
dispay could be made in q meat market.
Joe has evidently gone back on Nevada, as
his principal motto during this display was
Montana against the world"
Jim Grant, formerly Of Ruby Hill, is
keeping a clearinghouse at he Anaconda
mine. He has about sixty boarders, and,
like Mr.. Reilly, is doing quite we'll.
Lambert Molinelli has an interest in the
ice skating rink.
Scotty Stewart has turned out his teams
until Spring. He does not expect to do
anything this Winter to amount to any
thing.
Sam Prsmenko is in the restaurant bust
ness, also Charlie Fiske. Both are doing
a fair business.
George Gregovich, Johnny Curran,
Johnny Green, Mike Purcell, and several
others from Eureka, are working in the
Anaconda mine.
Billy Davidson arrived recently from
Eureka, and is stopping with Knowles d
Forbis, a prominent firm of attorneys. He
likes the country, and intends TO stop here.
Seth Longsbaugh. Nick Tredinnick, and
some other Eureka miners, have a mine
leased, and are getting things in shape.
They expect to make some money.
Neil McSherry, an old time Eurekan, is
also here. Neil has made considerable
money. He has grown better looking, and
is considered by the bellies of Butte quite a
desirable catch.
There are also quite q number of Eureka
folks whom l have met, but who are not
now within my recollection. AS a general
thing they are holding their own pretty
we'll. D.