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Newspaper
Morning Appeal
Location
Carson City, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1901
Page
3
The Morning Appeal Sunday lists Jones an eastern advertising agent at 240 24 Temple Court Building New York City with contact Katz Agout in the source.
Nevada items report the Grand Lodge of Masons meeting in Carson, the K of P gathering on the 13th, and a carnival float plan by the Nevada State Band. Also noted are health fashion, new cloth and furniture samples, a bride’s travel, and quartz gold strikes near Black Mountain with prospectors moving in.
Ben Weisenberger shot and killed longtime Honey Lake valley rancher Thomas Watson after a dispute over placer mining rights a quarter mile from Watson’s home. The men had argued over the mining activity and Watson sought to halt it.
Jonathan Doane deputy state controller returns after a months absence spent in Philadelphia as Presbyterian Conference delegate. He appears healthier and says he did not engage in any questionable conduct during his stay in the Quaker city or while visiting the surrounding country.
The Carson community celebrates Miss Mary Roberts being promoted to a top teaching post at the Central Grammar School in Oakland. The honor marks the School Board’s highest endorsement at term’s end and reflects Nevada teachers’ strong standing in California.
All members of Custer Relief Corps No. 15 are asked to gather at Mrs. Knapp's residence at 2 30 p m today to attend the funeral of the late Mrs F J McCullough. Carrie L Headrich President by order
Members of Custer Post No 5 G A R are requested to meet at Armory Hall at 2 PM today June 9 to attend the funeral of Mrs F J Mc Cullough. C A Brulin Commanding.
The Loope area mill in Alpine county began operations Monday using ore from the Lewis mine. G E Huot of Gardnerville freights ore two and a half miles with two six mule teams, delivering about thirty tons daily. The mill, dropping ten stamps, may double that by summer. Capt Peter Curtz backs a strong company to revive mining after English capitalists paused operations years ago.
Alturas, Cal June 7 The Modoc County Grand Jury opened an investigation into the Lookout lynching. About one hundred witnesses subpoenaed with several from Falls River Mills Shasta county. State representatives General Post and George A Sturtevant named Deputy District Attorneys to assist Bonner. The case proceeds with no expected immediate revelations as Sheriff Street guards against possible unrest amid Lookout Indians anger over the fourteen year old victim.
Phoebe P. Davis a 66 year old woman fell from passenger train No 4 four miles west of Winnemucca early this morning. She was found by a section foreman sitting by the track and brought to town with minor facial bruises. Davis could not explain the accident and was traveling with her daughter from California in a tourist car.
Wabueke plans a brickwork shop to support the growing tens of wagons and shipments from the area. The Wilson Brothers of Butte bought the Spraggi mine in Mason Valley for 25 000 and will conduct extensive work in June. An employee at the Biae sieve stucker suffered a burn, with treatment given and no desire for more hot incidents. Posh’s company purchased the Ludwig copper mine in Mason Valley and will develop it, likely linked to a new regional smelting effort.
The Gardnerville Record notes Douglas aims to elect their Carnival Queen by uniting votes for a popular local candidate Miss Ruebel Martin. Reno marshals the carnival and Ormsby backs Carnival efforts while Douglas plans strong turnout with floats and attractions.
Ballots may be counted for multiple votes as marked on the left of votes, each exchange vote requires five cents. The committee pays expenses and attire for the chosen Queen, who receives a grand reception. The statewide top vote-getter will be Queen. county tops will be maids of honor.
The item lists church services and programs across denominations. Presbyterian services at 11 am and 7 30 pm with Sunday School on Jesus Appears to Paul. Young People's Meeting on How to Enter Christ's Family. St Peter’s Episcopal holy communion and Sunday School. Methodist services at 7 pm led by Rev. Hojet. Details include locations Johnsons Dray street and nearby neighbors.
A notice urges travelers to use Union Pacific for reduced round trip rates to Buffalo Cincinnati Detroit Chicago Milwaukee and other eastern points for the Pan American Exposition. Three trains via the route leave California daily. The Overland Limited to Chicago takes under three days and to Buffalo about thirty four hours, faster than competing lines.
Balloting for Queen of the Carson City Carnival and Street Fair has begun. Listings show Miss Nellie Epstine Carson City Miss Katie Schulz Carson City Miss Rose Fergman Carson City Miss Rabel Martin Gardnerville Miss Sadie Phillips Reno Miss Florence Hawkins Carson City Miss Sadie Sweethand Carson City Miss Vera Novacavich Reno.
The Invitation Committee invites internal societies fire companies military and civic groups and organizations in Ormsby county to participate in the Carson City Carnival and Street Fair to be held July 3 4 5 and 6 1901 by order Invitation Committee J A Wall Secty.
New York is described as the national center of style and fabric, with a constant alert to the latest trends. The text says F. W. Day's offers samples and promises to tailor a suit strictly up-to-date for customers.
Hat fashions feature the shirtwaist style at Miss Lind's millinery. Davis & Kirman offer on consignment a Beveled Glass Mirror set at cost for ten days. Davis & Kirman and local merchants advertise Walk Over Shoes and Capitol deli options, with limited sales and notices in town. Lost item: Indian Lasker Mearing tied to the summer, return sought.
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