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Newspaper
Silver State
Location
Winnemucca, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1899
Page
4
A Detroit Journal account describes a Bryan rally with loud cheers as he denounces U S policy in the Philippines calling it despotism and a bully. The crowd’s enthusiasm peaks when he says the United States inspired Filipino liberty and may fail in 1900, followed by sustained applause and a crush at the platform.
A historical survey traces wine and drink through ages from Noah and ancient Egypt to Chaucer and Edward IV. It notes Romans mixing wine with water, Viking mead, Greek and Roman practices, and the rise of tavern limits in London under Edward IV, highlighting courtly excess and bottle-keeping status.
The piece surveys ancient and medieval archery, noting Greek, Scythian, Tartars, Roman, English longbow and arbalest forms, with comments on materials, shape, and deployment. It contrasts bow shapes and indicates arbalests required mechanical aids and carried 50 arrows in battle van.
Notice and certificate record the formation of a partnership named Brown Bros in Humboldt County Nevada. William Ambrose Brown and Ernest Hiram Brown form the firm to operate a drug store and buy sell goods and wares. The partners reside in Winnemucca and the agreement notarizes March 1 with both principals affirming voluntary execution.
Public land records from Carson City Nevada state the State Land Office has filed for patents on selected tracts under congressional acts. Notices invite protests by those claiming mineral value over agricultural use with specifics on subdivisions and dates for inspection and contest. Names include John Frits Jessi Mervoith and W J Garrett with Hoboldt County actions.
Notice from the Land Office at Carson City Nevada dated March 15 1800 states that the named claimant has died and seeks life proof to support his claim. The hearing will be held at the clerk’s office on Wednesday May with witnesses: McCollgy Moore, Charles J. Lowry, John Crandall, and Williams.
Notice is hereby given that on the 28th day of April A D 1808 the Board of Directors of the Central Pacific Railroad Company will hold the annual meeting for the election of directors and other business at the office in the Hobart building No 2 Market Street San Francisco at 10 40 AM Friday. The polls close at 3 PM. Secretary W M Thompson.
The following named settler gives notice of intent to make final proof in support of his claim. The proof will be made before Humbold County Clerk at Winnemucca Nevada on Wednesday May 3, 1891. Names: James McColley Meter Mit Nevada. Charles Lowry of McDermit Nevada. Charles Clute of McKennit Nevada. William Haber of McBernit Nevada. Witnesses: Wari wo HL Gallup, Register.
In the Fifth Judicial District Court Humboldt County Nevada the estate of J. Buckner deceased is administered by EB Archer appointed and qualified as administrator. All persons claiming against the estate must present within forty days after the first publication or be barred. Dated March 28, 1880.
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