23 Jun 1884
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Newspaper
Reno Evening Gazette
Location
Reno, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1884
Page
1
A long page fragment from Battle Mountain recounts a community request to identify an unseen poet and author. It blends satirical verses on Pussy, moral reflections, and local quips about rhubarb jam, apples versus cucumbers, and a Lincoln anecdote. The piece mixes satire, local pride, and communal notices from 1884.
Bean of Battle Mountain and Morgan of Lewis own the Pittsburg mine in the Lewis district ten miles from Battle Mountain. Seventeen tons were sent to Grass Valley for crushing yielding about 60 dollars per ton. The Pittsburg ledge runs 12 feet wide with 3,500 feet located and grainy silver content noted as minimal. They plan a mill on site but will ship ore to Grass Valley until rails and milling become available.
Samuel Painter of Janesville who drove G W Meylert's freight wagon was seriously hurt near Oneita early last week when frightened horses spooked by Indians caused him to fall as he tried to mount a saddle horse. Both wagons passed over his legs. he was badly bruised but not broken and has been taken home where he is said to be improving rapidly.
A Lyon county Zimes statement asserts Hock Mason is not a Nevada resident and voted in San Francisco last year. A Reno acquaintance bets Mason has voted in Nevada for years and will continue to do so, claiming all citizenship privileges while not seeking office.
A heavy rain or cloud burst in the mountains nearly Hooded White Plains. Water runs over the dam from Humboldt Lake, adding to flooding concerns in the area.
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