Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1908-06-10
SALMAGUNDI

Several of the business houses closed
today in pursuance of Governor Dick
erson's proclamation.
Nicely furnished front room in Pull
man block for rent to gentlemen. For
particulars apply to Mrs. E. G. Nc
Clellan.
DR.. Birtch, the oculist, will remain in
Elko for another week before going to
to the northern part of the county.
Eyes examined free and glasses cor.
rectly fitted. -
The La Majestic cigar at the Club and
Elk saloons is manufactured expressly
for Mr.. Gutridge. 1t is the cigar for
smokers. Call for the La Majestic and
have a good smoke. - ~ : II
Mrs. Quincy returned last night from
Oakland, where she spent several
months. She is feeling very well and is
glad to get home again. She was &C
companied by Mrs. Wilson.
We were in error yesterday in stating
j
Mckinney case. Only eleven jurors
were in the box when court adjourned
last evening until 8 o'clock Thursday
morning. A jury will probably be
obtained tomorrow forenoon
The commissioners met this forenoon
and allowed claims against the county
This afternoon committee from the
board, the sheriff, health officer and
district attorney inspected the different
restaurants. The authorities are deter
mined that the town must be kept in a
sanitary condition this summer.
Jane Colvin, San Francisco printer,
was killed Sunday morning at Rose
Creek by passenger train. His ody
was cut in pieces and his arms and legs
were severed from the trunk and
scattered along the track He is sup
posed to have been riding rods of No.
and fell off. His identity was disclosed
& by papers found in his clothing
There is considerable inquiry as to the
whereabout of the beautiful flag that
the town presented to Troop M. when
tH let- for the Cuban war. 1t is the
generally SPinion that the flag is tucked
away in somebody's house. Those who
had it last should dig it up. 1t does not
belong to any individual. 1t was
bought by the people of the town and
they have right to use it on public
occasions. Dig it up.
Alton, the 12-year-old son of Mr. and
Mrs. Joseph Wightman of Winnemuc-
ca is in hospital at Salt Lake suffering
from typhoid fever and the physicians
say there is no hope of his recovery.
Last week Mr.. and Mrs Wightman's
Youngest son died at Winnemucca
and they were on the way to Eureka,
Utah, with the remains when their old
est son was taken with typhoid fever,
making it necessary for them to stop
at Salt Lake. Mr.. and Mrs, Wightman
have the sympathy of large circle Of
Elko friends in their affection.
The university students are giving
Clarence Mackay and his party the time
OF their lives. They decked Mr.. and
Mrs. Mackay's carriage with flowers the
other night and hauled them through
'he streets of Reno. The reception Civ
e2 Mr. and Mrs. Mackay pleased them
statly and there is no doubt but what
will make lasting impression upon
'hem. They have been generous to the
state and it is right that the young men
VINO are beneaciaries of their gifts
should show their appreciation. Mr..
anu Mrs. Mackay should have the best
'he state can give them while in Reno.
Joe Glen, a gambler, hotter known as
Oago joe" took two shots at w. J Nc
rauiey, another gambler, known as
blacky," at the Elite saloon, Whine.
nucca' early Saturday morning Glen
'ad played poker all night and was an