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Newspaper
Morning Appeal
Location
Carson City, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1901
Page
3
The Morning Appeal notes an eastern advertising agent located at Temple Court Building in New York City. E Kats is identified as the agent.
All Sorts. Trib cures insect bites and stings. Muslin underwear at all prices at Day's. The Fox store is unpacking a large stock of Carnival decorations. The wild cat nine of Carson will cross bats with a Gardnerville team today at the track. The Murray Carnival envelopes for sale at this office. Tamp Mara arrived from Seattle yesterday. His folks will arrive in a few weeks. White under skirts at F. W. Day's. In December Douglas county will be on a cash basis. G. E. Lampson in city for decorating business. Carnival Committee on Music invites vocal singers to meet Monday. Mrs J D Torreyson, Chairman. If Mr Van Duzer completes Nevada resources book without a buckboard trip he will omit Carson Valley. Rumor says 3,000 votes price laid by in Carson for Mrs Rabel Martin’s Carnival queen bid. Miss Martin has Carson friends hoping she is elected. Contest closes June 25 at 8 pm.
I N Patterson of San Francisco for the Southern Wavitie Company is in town to finalize settlements with valley farmers over land sold for a right of way to the canyon mouth. Reports say substantial prices were paid and settlements likely this week.
A fragment describes carnival colors and a host time ship to Carson City Carnival on the third sixth and returns to Reno via H J Thyes, Washoe County Bank Building. It mentions a neat string with a eyelet for fastening to a button hole.
The board of Commissioners will discuss appointing a game warden as required by recent legislation. Citizens protest the wasting of fish in Carson River deep holes each summer and warn that violators of the fishing laws will face enforcement actions.
Balloting for the City Carnival and Street Fair proceeds with results listing contestants Miss Nellie Epstine Carson Miss Katie Schulz Carson Miss Rose Bergman Carson Miss Rabhel Martin Gardnerville Miss Sadie Sweetland Carson Miss Sadie Phillips Reno Miss Florence Hawkins Curson Miss Vera Novacovich Reno Miss Kittie Ryland Reno Miss Mabel Daniels Carson.
Word from San Francisco announces the death of Leslie Bell son of Mr and Mrs L H Bell formerly of this city The bright promising boy's loss is a sorrow to his parents and many friends in Carson The community extends sympathy to the bereaved family in this sad chapter of life
In the city on June 14 1901 a daughter was born to the wife of E O Patterson. The birth adds a new member to the Patterson household and is noted in the local record.
The Nevada Business College held its third commencement at the Opera House with townspeople attending. The program featured Miss Ethyl Stone, Miss Sadie Sweetland, and Miss Lena Ruedy, plus violin by George Vivira and remarks from Professors Rhinelet and Warfel. The town bids farewell to Rhinelet and Warfel as they depart Carson for new roles in Kansas.
The Dexter Tuscarora Company plans to ship bullion via the Postal Department rather than through the Express. The motive is economy since government rates are two cents per ounce for first class packages, cheaper than the Express. Shippers will register the bullion and are insured in transit by a New York private security firm at about 1 percent.
Presbyterian service at 11 a.m and 7 30 p.m Sunday School at 10 a.m Rev 1 9 20 Sublime Doxology 11 a.m Young People's Meeting Reverence for Sacred Things 7 30 p.m The Grand Review All welcome Rev J W Dorrance Pastor St Peter s Episcopal Second Sunday after Trinity Holy Communion 8 a m Sunday School 10 a m Morning prayer Litany sermon 645 p m Young People s Society Evening prayer and sermon Rector Robert L MacFarlane Methodist Services 1 am and 7 30 p.m Sunday School Epworth League 6 15 p m All welcome Epworth Depot Pastor
James Merklinger Washoe county game warden swore out a complaint before Judge Linn alleging Sardis Summerfield of Reno on or about January 7 1901 unlawfully killed and possessed wild game including two killed plover and one avian specimen in contravention of Nevada law. The case proceeds as a misdemeanor with Summerfield appearing and the court noting the charge.
The article reports that Cheshen and Mayer of the city commend the public response to a recent church cleanup drive. They urge ongoing attention to prevent neglect and promote sustained civic action in the neighborhood.
Fragmented OCR text describes mining, a welding context, and a person named Joe Plant with references to a contract or suit. The readable content hints at production start and dates but remains incoherent. no clear event or outcome is established.
The ballot indicates votes may be counted with five cents per vote. The committee will cover expenses and dress for the chosen Queen and provide a grand reception. The state queen with the highest votes will be elected Queen of the Carnival, with county leaders named as maids of honor.
If you are traveling to the Pan American Exposition in Buffalo or to Cincinnati Detroit Chicago Milwaukee or any East point, write or call Superintendent D W Hitchcock General Agent Union Pacific Railroad No 1 Montgomery St San Francisco for reduced round trip rates. Three trains via this route have California days The time of the Overload Limited to Chicago is less than and to Buffalo 3k days, which is not a day quicker than any other line.
Bids called for a grand stand 127 feet long with 21 feet wide seating, two elevated platforms for the Queen and court, and a 211 square foot performance area. Bids due Monday the 17th at noon to the Decoration and Nation Committee, secretary J. Townsend.
The article notes new hats at Miss Lind's millinery parlors praised for style and up-to-date design with reasonable prices. It also highlights new carpet and wallpaper stock at M A Downey, agent for W J Sloane Co, plus matting and linoleum. A saloon mention promotes cigars at C W Brinckkeens with free lunch and schooners at the Capitol.
The placer mines at Pine Nut are running with a crew of six men. Work began on the sluices about a month ago and it is hoped there will be sufficient water until August first when the clean up will be made. The yield is expected to astonish all with extreme richness.
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