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Newspaper
Morning Appeal
Location
Carson City, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1901
Page
3
A fragment notes an advertising agent based at 230 234 Tempe Court Building in New York City tied to E Eats, with unclear details on services or role.
Virgina City visitors Mrs Frank Wildes and Senator Martin plus daughter Miss Reubel in town. Gold Hill resident H M Gorham visited Carson. Joe Morante family outings to Hope Valley. A Winnemucca barber shop robbery netted $20. Lake Tahoe steamer Meteor excursion planned by Carson residents. Miners Dempsey dies. Comstock shares dip. smallpox scare subsides. Local improvement continues. alfalfa crops in Southern Nevada thriving. Lightning damages Dr McDonald’s telephone line and local mill switches. Several Comstock companies declare small per share assessments. Miniature cloudburst in Sixmile Canyon causes ore tailings loss.
The board met at Criterion Hall with Eugene Howell reelected president and Wm Hy Doane as secretary. The fair will run September 23 to 28 after the State Fair. Committees were formed for subscriptions, speech program, and track, with bids for track privileges sought. Stalls applications are open and a horse class is expected to rival prior years. The race track is improving and facilities updated.
Assistant Superintendent Thomas Fitzgerald and engineers from Ogden and San Francisco appeared before the County Commissioners with a proposal from the Southern Pacific to fence the railroad near Loverick. They asked a new road to be built at least 10 feet from the track along the company’s right of way, with ground to be deeded to the county. No action was taken in the morning session.
Rumors circulate of an Eastern firm bonding and operating a copper claim near town. Notables including Samuel L. Jones A C Hamilton and H C Gorham close a 50000 deal for Kline Wall claims at De Lamar. A 20000000 funded company forms to work Pioche mines amid plans to employ 1000 1500 men within a year. Glasgow Western Mining stockholders arrive amid signals of renewed activity at Cherry Creek and Golconda.
Edith Howe presented a reading and singing program at the Presbyterian Church last evening. The well attended event featured selections by Anna Brown Miss Howe and Browning readings with vocal solos. A vocal duet by Misses Helen and Crete Dorrance and pieces like The Soul of the Violin were part of the program.
The Ozark, run by James Wiggins, has become Carson's popular resort with daily attractions. Last evening Wiggins treated visitors to a musical program that will run for several nights, while Tim Dempsey the mixologist handles the bar with many a cure for thirst amid warm weather.
A man named Ford was accidentally shot at Stauffer's upper ranch yesterday afternoon. A companion, handling a pistol carelessly, discharged the weapon and the ball passed through the fleshy part of Ford's right foot.
Rev. Geo C King of Winnemucca will deliver two illustrated lectures in Carson for the M E Church. On Saturday evening August 16 Ben Hur by Lew Wallace will be shown and on Monday evening August 12 In His Steps by Charles M Sheldon. About fifty stereopticon views will accompany the talks.
Joe Plitt, pioneer clothier, announces a large fall samples display. The assortment is described as the finest ever shown in the city, with Mr Vint guaranteeing a good fit and reasonable prices.
In response to a strike appeal from San Francisco machinists the Gold of Miners Union met last Thursday night and donated to the cause. They received a letter yesterday acknowledging the gift and thanking the union. The treasury remains in prosperous condition reflecting the generosity toward Slippery Gulch.
W C Lee of Verdi was arrested at Washoe City and brought to the county jail after being accused of incest. He denied the charge saying he learned of it from a Reno paper. Investigating officials have corroborated some facts, but the case remains unsettled with more details to come.
The latest in ladies millinery is the shirtwaist hat praised as up to date and stylish. Prices align with the times and ladies are invited to inspect them at Miss Lind Millinery Parlors.
Parties indebted to Adam Uhl are requested to call at the Eagle Market and settle as he desires to make a settlement with his creditors at once.
Information from San Francisco reports the Modoc lynching case ongoing with threats cited as a cause. Cloud Morris traveled to Adm to disclose what he knows then returned silent. Captain Will Cox visited Carson while Secretary Howell leaves for McKinneys Lake Tahoe on a pleasure trip.
The governor appointed A Livingston and Andrew Todd to the Nevada State District Agricultural Society in Ormsby county. Will Wilson John Wright and Brick David left for Hope Valley on a camping trip. Miss Bertha Baey of Silver City married J A Wardrobe in Lodi California last week. Loomis, who claimed Baey as his wife, threatened Wardrobe but was not successful and is now on bonds. The Tuscarora Times Review denied a Chicago Tribune report of a psychological marriage ceremony by Rev M S Riddle in Colorado Springs. John Ross of Virginia City was found guilty of assault and jailed awaiting sentence and tried to cover his fine with bonds. Ross said he had to rustle the amount of 500 to pay the 1000 bond. Judge Mack is expected to release the bondsmen once circumstances are clarified.
Articles of incorporation filed with the Secretary of State name The Dunlay Realty and Produce Co. in Carson City with Gilroy branch offices and $50,000 capital. The Gold-Copper Exploration Co. based in Reno aims at mining and milling with $250,000 capital. Trustees listed are F. O. Norton C. A. Norcross W. J. Westerfield C. W. Bidwell and F. H. Norcross.
At a San Francisco meeting the Comstock Pumping Association decided to preserve the group while shifting pumping expenses at the C. and C. shaft to six north end mining firms. The remaining companies stay in the association but are released from obligations, though may resume contributions pro rata if needed.
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