Local notices and items from Eureka area society
A collage of brief items notes departures for the Bay and California, Christmas jewelry ads, a bound over for breaking into a university girls’ cottage, and shipments of watches and chinaware. Found purse at Thaxter Drug Store. 70 000 sheep near Fish Creek face potential loss without snow.
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University
Rand
James Wiggins
Empire
Deec
Thaxter
Fish Creek
Eureka
Earthquake Shakes Reno Reported by Gazette
The Reno quake struck around 10 26 with northeast to southwest movement. No damage reported but many clerks were frightened and some gas fixtures loosened, according to the Gazette.
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Virginia
Reno
Argen
Gazette
Presbyterian Church Christmas Sale Promises Silverware and Supper
The ladies of the Presbyterian Church announce their annual Christmas sale to be held Friday December 14 in the former Silver party rooms. A supper will be served at 5 p.m. for 25 cents. W. Friend showcases a splendid line of silverware suitable for Christmas gifts.
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Friend’s
Carson City Considers Municipal Water Election
City Trustees adopt a resolution calling a special election for December 2 1900 at Curry Engine House to decide if Carson City shall bond to buy the water works and water rights from the Carson Water Company. The vote supports municipal ownership versus continued private control.
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Sfter
Carson
Carson City
Curry Engvine
Carson Water Company
James
Peters
Kitzmeyer
Wagner
Naye - Meyers
Meyers
Water Company
Ormsey County
Ormeby
Legislative Clerkships for State Legislature Seats
As the upcoming session approaches many seek clerkships in the two houses at Carson City. Each House offers about twelve posts including Secretary Assistant Secretary Sergeant at Acton Minute Clerk Journal Clerk Engrossing Clerk Parelling Clerk Copying Clerk Committee Clerk Messenger Page and Porter. Pay ranges from 7 to 3 dollars per day.
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Carson Thin
Inter
Senate
Ely Nevada to Get Rail Connection Proposed
The Salt Lake Tribune reports Ely Nevada may gain a railroad link with a Eureka to Ely line. W. A. Ek has invested in local copper properties, eyeing a road from Eureka. The Chainman company plans a 100 to 0 cyanide mill with $400,000 in equipment, powered by electricity from two miles of generators.
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Ely
Nevada
Fld
Smith
Chaiman Company
Kenyor
W. A. Ek
Eureka
Chainman Company
Los Angeles
Salt Lake Tribune
Local Chinese Doctor To Leave City For Silver Peak
Notice states the well known Chinese doctor will depart this city on Sunday December 16 to remain a few weeks in Silver Peak. Patients in the city are told they will govern themselves accordingly.
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Silver Peak
Thie City
Temselves
At Lake View a son for J. P. Norton’s wife
A son was born at Lake View to the wife of J. P. Norton, marking a family milestone.
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Lake View
J. P. Norton
Painter visit highlights Comstock mill in Floriston
G M Painter, a Comstock raised young man, is visiting Floriston today. He reports a Plovistead paper mill employing many men with daily wages starting at two dollars, rising to weekly pay with added machinery on the way. The plant now makes wrapping tissue and express papers, and will soon begin writing and printing paper. Rheumatism afflicts workers, causing many to leave the area.
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G. M. Painter
Plovistead
Carbon Photographs Offer at Nevada Gallery
Artist announces cabinet photos with carbon finish priced at one dollar each and a guarantee of superior quality. Offer valid until January 1. Visit the gallery opposite the mint to view the work.
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Nevada
Mint
General Cleanup Underway Before Storm
Marshal Kinney launches a drive to clear dirt piles from streets and alleys. The aim is to have townsfolk keep areas clean ahead of the next storm, improving the city’s appearance and enacting orderly conditions.
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Kinney
No Damage Suit After Bicycle Collision
District Attorney Emmett Waleb, riding a fevere bicycle, collided with a rig going fast. He suffered a total wreck and minor injuries but decided not to sue his brother over the damages. The rig’s sign read E. J. Walst groceries and provisions.
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Emmett Waleb
E. J. Walst
Emmett
Barbers Scuffle Ends Quietly After Gun Threats
A Sunday disturbance at two adjacent barber shops drew bloodless conflict as one man seized a double barreled shotgun and searched for his rival. The fight was settled with no injuries and the matter patched up on the scene.
Reno Marriages Declared Illegal After Divorce
San Francisco report says Judge Troutt of the Superior Court ruled that marriages in Reno by divorced persons within a year of divorce are not legal in Nevada or California. Several judges have deemed such marriages legal, but the Supreme Court has not issued a ruling.
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San Francisco
Troutt
Superior Court
Reno
Nevada
California
Supreme Court
Death of J. Becker Past Grand Master of Nevada Odd Fellows
J J Becker longtime Reno resident and Past Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows of Nevada died yesterday afternoon at his Reno home after a week of illness from pneumonia. Photographer Dove offers cabin photos carbon finish at one dollar per dozen.
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J.J. Becker
Reno
Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows of
Nevada
Dove
Cigar Promos and Local Ads Breeze Through Carson City
Readers are urged to buy Christmas cigars from Brannon Smith and order Havanas from Carson Cigar Factory. The Thaxter Drug Store showcases vases, perfumes, and calendar goods while Nevada Business College advertises education. The Carson Hay Yard, Cigar Factory, and Fox store highlight holiday offerings and inspections.
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Key West
Brannon & Smith
Thaxter
Havon
Nevada
Nevada Business College
Caraon City
Weat Point Aml
Carson Hay Yard
J. R. Schulz
Fox
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the Morning Appeal
Eastern Advertising
Domple Court Building
New York City
Katz
Department OF Agriculture
Weather Bureau
J. A. Suir
Bob Logan
the Bay
Judge Belknap
Comstock
Henry Bath
Ed Burlington
Beliove
Lute Culp
Virginia City
Yellow Jacket
Jean
Ed Walsh
W. Friend
Christums
City Trustees
Alts
Wi Joni
Homer
Way Tong
Floriston
J. Becker
N. Soderberg
Plaza
Carson, New
D. Circe
Bax
Carson Exchange
P.O. Box
Portland
Oregon
Carson Cigar Factory
Castoria
Burlington’s
Carsonites
Artis
Joseph Platt
Hox
Yal N.Y
WYLIE
Mpoerium Grocery
Richard Kirman
Umbrella
T+ DAVIS
Davis & Kirman
H. J. Walsh
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