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Newspaper
Morning Appeal
Location
Carson City, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1902
Page
3
In Carson City a Masonic event filled the hall with a rich program while Alfred Chartz seeks an execution against Comstock Tunnel Company. He plans to seize mules and other property, despite the company’s bond status and a pending new trial. A fire later devastated the Toupin property block, destroying saloons and shops and leaving heavy losses and rebuilding questions for local business leaders.
The United States Circuit Court heard a suit for 25000 damages as Paul Frosig, aged thirteen, testified. His quip I guess they did after being asked if anything happened to him on April 10 in the vicinity of Wadsworth drew laughter. He recalled his missing left arm and scar while replying he felt considerable on the bum. The piece also notes a late fire scoop and local notices.
A reader named Drvis Kirman has received a fret installment of holiday books, while someone suggests trying a friend for cigars. The short item notes reading activity and a delivery of books during the holiday season.
The ladies of the Presbyterian church announce an annual sale and supper at Odd Fellows hall on Thursday afternoon December 11 1902. Dolls and fancy articles go on sale at noon while a chicken pie supper is served at five o'clock for 25 cents.
The Reno Retail Clerks Union maintains a boycott on H Leiter’s Commercial Row clothing store, started at the first of the month. Leiter says he closed voluntarily as a fun experiment and will reopen hours as he sees fit, while the union insists he must follow the majority and will continue the boycott indefinitely.
Governor John Sparks has been elected President of the American Hereford Cattle Breeders Association, announced after his recent election as Nevada’s chief executive. The Chicago meeting confirmed a body whose members include many of the nation’s wealthiest stockholders and leading cattle interests from nearly every state.
Miss Florence Hastings organizes a dancing class in the city with lessons each Wednesday afternoon at Armory hall. Starting Wednesday December 3, an evening social dance will inaugurate a season that will continue through the winter.
The Carson Cigar Factory runs an ad in this issue that will interest ladies. P. H. Peterson of this city is spending a few days in Tonopah. Macumber's apple cider, the best made, at Kelly's Arlington block.
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