The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1912-01-06
LOCAL BREVITIES.


large, very large, noie III o'ofy Woou
pile in Eureka.
Postmaster o. L Broy has been con-
fined to his home most of the week by
an attack Of illness.
Ed Whitmore returned last Saturday
from Ely, where he had been to spend
Christmas with his parents.
The sleighing in and about Eureka at
this time is said to be the best seen here
in many years. bat the extreme cold has
prevented many from trying to enjoy it.
Miss Agnes Lucey, who has been
spending her holiday vacation at her
Antelope Valley to resume her school
duties.
Miss Alice Herrick, teacher Of the
public school at Mineral Hill, who
spent part Of her holiday vacation with
friends in Eureka. returned TO Mineral
by Wednesday, stage.
Assessor II. o. McTerney left by
Wednesdays stage for Carson, to be
present at the annual meeting Of the
State Board Of Assessors, which COM
mences its sessions next Monday.
Miss Rebecca Eccles of Ruby Hill was
q departure by Fridays stage for Pail
sade en- route to Cherry Greek, White
Pine County, to resume her duties as
teacher of the public school at that
place.
From a private letter received this
week it is learned that w. B. Harrub, a
former well known resident Of Eureka,
was recently stricken with paralysis at
his home in Oakland, California, aud
10 in a serious condition.
From Johnny Blair who came in from
Antelope valley OIL Friday it 10 learned
that the cold wave also reached that
section. He reports zero weather there
for the past week, and says it got down
to eight below last Tuesday morning.
The weather here has moderated con
siderably during the past W days. and
as the barometer during that time has
continued to steadily fall. another storm
may be looked for shortly. This after
noon it is cloudy, aud warm enough for
the snow to commence thawing.
Eeatifc Lodge will celebrate the 10Th
anniversary Of the organization of the
Knights of Pythias Lodge by giving q
Leap Year ball at the Eureka Opera
House on Friday evening, February
10. The formal announcement of the
affair will appear in next weeks SESTI-
MEL.
Ed Bergman Of Prospect has rented
the Levan house ON Spring street and il
for occupancy by Mrs. Bergman. who
expects to come to Eureka to reside for
the Winter. The high altitude OF Pros
pect is seriously affecting Mrs. Berry
mans health. aud it was deemed ad-
visable to remove to a lower altitude.
Senator w. II. Sweeney, who has
been in Eureka for several weeks at.
tending to some business matters, suf-
fered a slight stroke of paralysis last
Monday night. His lower limbs and
left arm were affected, but the attack
soon responded to treatment and he is
now able to be up and around again.
He expects to return to his home Ut
Pslisade in a few days.
Although the severe cold last Sunday
night made most Eurekans cultivate a
warm stove, quite o number of the
warmer blooded ventured out at mid
night and rang out the old aud the New
Year in. All Eareka's church bells and
fire alarms were kept ringing for nearly
an hour. aud a number kept up the jol-
LITIGATION In different parts Of the town
until the break OF day.
Mrs. Mary Wren of Reno, who has
recently been at Ely looking after her
mining interests in that section. arrived
here by private conveyance from there
last Saturday. Mrs. Wren also has
mining interests at Mt. Hope, in this
county, and expects to remain here
some time and personally look after the
development work she intends having
done on the properties.
William Harris OF Ruby Hill, who for
some time has been suffering with Sc
we're pains. in the toes of both feet. and
has been unable to obtain any perma-
nens relief, Is arranging to leave for
California mex Monday. After seeking
aid from specialists in San Francisco.
be will make al extended visit with his
daughter, Mrs. ]. Trembath Of Antioch.
Contra Costa County. California. Mr..