Murderous assault at Mountain House leaves man gravely wounded
Reports detail a fatal shooting near Mountain House as Fontag and Borden argued before stages departed. Borden drew a pistol and fired twice wounding Fontag, who aided the stage before collapsing. Sheriff and deputy pursue clues as conditions hinder telegraph updates.
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Mountain House
Wellington
Fontag
Wm. Borden
Borden
Gardnerville
Rickey Ranch
Skelton J
Fred Stone
Charles B. Conoley
Conoley
Stone
Gover
Clark
Watkins
Skelton
Toyne
Comstockers Sell Four Washoe Mines to Gold King
A large sale closed today between Ed J Kennedy Will Cocking James and A L Stod dard and Gold King Mining Company of South Dakota. Four Washoe county mining claims named Twenty seven Spot Last Chance Golden Eagle and Granite Mountain pass to Gold King for 10500 cash and 350 shares of stock. The deal reportedly includes a substantial silver percentage and proximity to Steamboat with location kept confidential for now. Promoter W H Nichols of Butte Montana is linked to the buyer and the sale signals expected rapid development.
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Ed. J. Kennedy
Will Cocking
James
A. L. Stoddard
Gold King Mining Company of
South Dakota
George D. Pyne
Washoe County
Last Chance
Golden Eagle
Granite Mountain
W. H Nichols
Deal Butte
Mont
Eastern Star Names Officers For The Ensuing Year
Esther Chapter No 3 Eastern Star elected officers at Masonic Hall for the year ahead W M Miss Ida Platt W P Dr W H Cavel A M Miss Stella Peters Cor Mrs Edith Taylor Huffaker A Cond Mrs Carried Hendrick Rulison Treasurer Mrs Philippina Wagner Secretary C H Peters.
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Esther
Order of the Eastern Star
Masonic Hall
W. M
Ida Platt
W. P
W. H. Cavell
A. M
Stella Peters
Edith Taylor Huffaker
Carried Hendrick Rulison
Philippina Wagner
C. H. Peters
Lost Bay Mare Sought by County Recorder Office
Lost bay mare weighing about 1250 pounds with one white foot and a branded right shoulder. Any information about her whereabouts should be reported to the County Recorder's office.
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County Recorder's Office
Noteworthy Work by Mrs. Jennie G Nichols
Mrs. Jennie G Nichols, General Superintendent of the Children's Rescue Work Society, visits to promote home placements for neglected children. Her prior visits in the city led to successful outcomes, and she hopes to place a local child in a wholesome home. Weather report notes 5051 miles of wind in November, while campaign orators avoided hot air readings.
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Jennie G. Nichols
Children’s Rescue Work Society
Southern Pacific Wins Circuit Court Verdict
In the U S Circuit Court the jury returned a verdict for the Southern Pacific Company in the case of Robert Cleator versus the Southern Pacific Company. The Clarke versus Eureka County Bank was submitted on briefs. A $25,000 damage case titled Paul Frosig guardian ad litem versus E B and A L Stone Co was listed for today.
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United States
Robert Cleator
Southern Pacific Company
Clarke
Eureka County Bank
Paul Frosig
Guardian Ad Litem
E. B. and
A. L. Stone Co
Special Messengers to Speed Election Returns
Elko Free Press endorses an amendment to election laws for special messengers to carry returns from precincts to county seats. It argues the plan would cut delays in Washoe County where distant precincts hinder timely results and reduce anxious waiting, with only trifling costs.
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Ormsby
Fara
Turfa
Senwalter
Ape
Opreati
Re Tiswell
Elko Free Press
Washoe County
Jonal
Lost revolver found near Empire border crossing
Lost on the road between Empire and this city near the Mexican mill crossing a Smith & Wesson 38 calibre revolver with belt and holder. Finder please leave at this office to receive a reward.
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Empire
Mexican Mill
Smith & Wesson
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Tonopah
Florence Hastings
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Eastern Star
U. S. Court
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Avent
Platt
the Pioneer Clothier
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Carson City
New
Emporium
J. Walsh
S.sex
Tedays
F. W. Day
Davis & Kirman
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