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Newspaper
Morning Appeal
Location
Carson City, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1902
Page
3
A lively Mexico City publication led by Gen. Agramonte known for sharp personal editorials. His paper reportedly sources confiscated government material and features a column by “Gen. Begorra” offering apologies to anyone offended.
The funeral of the late Arthur W. Morris was held yesterday from his sister Mrs. Frank Golden's home. A large group of friends attended reflecting his popularity. Flowers covered the bier as offices in the capitol building closed in his honor. Pallbearers included R. Randall Ed Raycrall M. Smith Jack Smith H. Daugherty and J. Kineh.
A farewell dance will be given Friday evening the 29th to departing Empire school marms. Seaport boys rally to make it notable, inviting valley residents to attend. Vest music arrangements promise a royal time as the young ladies depart for their schools before Monday.
The Carson News returns with a fresh look and the paper gains state attention as business houses sense renewed city life. Simon Farcee, a stranger, had an arm broken and was seriously injured at Reno after colliding with a moving locomotive in the yard. Dr. Hennessy shot Frank Ellison of Fenelon by accident while hunting. Ellison was about 150 yards from the doctor when the shot fired.
A justice court disposed of Watts versus Pell concerning a $200 check given by Chas B Bell to Lola DeFores and cashed by C B Watts. Bell claims false pretenses and that the check was routed without his consent. Grand jury found no indictment. jury disagree after hours of trial with seven for plaintiff and five for defendant.
M. Smith a practical mining man arrived from Tonopah last evening says the camp has a great outlook but advises miners to stay away for a while. The closing of the O'Meara lease threw many miners out of work and recovery will take time.
Chief Clerk Harry Watkins of the railway mail service arrived for the purpose of initiating Harry Herper of this city and Frank Lamb of Frank town into the service. Substitutes recently appointed have shown luck, many now having regular runs. Watkins commends the local clerks, saying they rank No. 1 on the road.
Local items report a California State Fair rate to Sacramento via Southern Pacific from Sept 6 to 30, first time rates apply to Nevada. Notices include a $50 reward for cruelty to animals in Tonopah, departures for conventions, sheriff and deputy changes, visits from Dr. Ellis and wife, and guests in Tonopah. Also ads for ice cream, ticket punching, a for sale milch cow, probate hearing continued to September, with expected affidavit by Clarence Mackey.
A west bound freight near Comus siding east of Galcanta was flagged by George H. Hadlow in a nearly nude state. He was placed in a boxcar and brought to Winnemucca for exam as to his sanity. He claims to be from Phoenix and says he has avoided saloons except last night for string to fix his pants. He is expected to be released after review.
Mrs Winnie 84 longtime resident of the city dies at the home ranch leaving son E G Winnie two stepsons and a brother with many relatives. Funeral at her residence this afternoon at 2 with interment in the family burial ground. Miss Stanaway to sing at the Stanaway recital next Tuesday night. Political conventions are in session in Reno.
A collage of social notices and commerce items. Mentions Johnson's Ice Cream Soda and Davey & Marsh selling fruit and meats, Miss Maxwell and Miss Elfen Virgin appointed teachers in Genoa, O'Toole seeking lieutenant governor nomination, and M. A. Downey advertising carpets. Also references residents visiting Glenbrook, arrivals from San Francisco, and local merchants showcasing sam ple lines from W. & J. Sloane.
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