Local arrivals and service upgrades noted at area exchanges
W L and N J Pearce came from Battle Mountain this morning. G Taylor arrived from Lovelock yesterday and returned today. Manager Gilbert of the Inca telephone exchange will add four new services soon. William and Walter Polkinghorne came from Golconda last evening and returned on No 4 this morning. Dr W H Hood arrived from Battle Mountain to consult with Dr Hanson and Dr Samuels in the Ernest McDerd case. The young man was resting easier today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. and
N. J. Pearce
Battle Mountain
G. Taylor
Lovelock
Gilbert
The
Inca Telephone Exchange
William
Walter Polkinghorne
Golconda
W. H. Hood
Maccabee Surprise Party Delights Winnemucca Lodge Members
Last evening the Ladies Maccabee of the Winnemucca lodge held a surprise party honoring Mrs. Francis as bee selected. About $15 contributions gathered to host the event at Miss Louise Sterling’s home then a convoy to Mrs. Francis’ residence. The gathering was large, with many gentlemen and several prominent members absent. Parlor games songs and music filled the evening with Mrs F Brown Roddy and Mr Francia among the performers. A fine lunch followed at 11 30 and the party dispersed around 1 o clock after warm goodbyes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnemucca
Mrs. Francis
Louise Sterling
Brown
Death of John C Abel in South Africa
A Cape Town letter to Mrs. M A Abel reports John C Abel age 27 killed February 5 near Rostenders in a skirmish with English troops. He joined Surle Elofs commando at Johannesberg at war outbreak and mined in Paradise Valley before going to fight for independence. Also note Rev French E Ouver’s revival in Elko and Winnemucca meetings with accompanying guitarist brother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Africa
Cape Town
M. A. Abel
John (. Abel
Hart Mix
Rostenders
Transvaal
Surle Elofs
Ire We Johannesberg
John C. Abel
Paradise Valley
French E. Ouver
Utah
Elko
Oliver
Winnemucca
Unclaimed Letters Advertised in Winnemucca Post Office
The list of unclaimed letters dated April 17 1900 includes Bowling Mont Burk John Crosby Henry German Pedro Haley J F Johnson Mrs M LaFrance C Martin G V McKennie John O Brien John Winfrey Wm Persons. Recipients should say Advertised April 17 1900 to claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnemucca
Bowling
Mont Burk
John Crosby
Henry German
Pedro Haley
J. F Johnson
Wool Arrival from Oregon Ranch for Cora and Amias
John Vances team arrived this morning with 76000 pounds of wool belonging to Cora and Amias. The wool will be stored locally due to a dull market with no sales planned at present. Impurities in your blood will grow unless you take Hood s Sarsaparilla.
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John Vance
Oregon
Cora & Amias
Hood
A Planet Smashes Through Western Sky Last Evening
Witnesses in Winnemucca saw a brilliant red ball of fire flash across the western sky and strike a planet, bursting into silver light and a cometlike tail. Local figures offered humorous theories from a comet to a meteor to political omens, with the event fading as dawn approached.
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Heaven
Deafness Cure Claim by Constitutional Remedies
An advertisement asserts deafness cannot be cured by local applications and must be treated constitutionally. It blames inflamed Eustachian tube mucous lining from catarrh and promises $100 for any deafness caused by catarrh not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Includes Toledo Ohio address and drugstore sales pitch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
Lars
J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Halls
The Great Overland Route Union Pacific Rail Line
The Union Pacific markets its time savings and service features with dining cars library cars Pullman vestibuled palace cars and free reclining chair cars. It advertises routes via Ogden with through connections to Chicago and New York and promises lowest rates and prompt detailed travel information from H M Clay General Agent Salt Lake City Utah.
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Union Pacific Railroad
Union Pacific
Ogden
Missouri River
Chicago
New York
H. M. Clay
Mainstreet
Salt Lake City
Utah
Dentist H. B. McDonald Visits Lafayette Hotel
The well known Dr. H. B. McDonald is at the Lafayette hotel for several days and will handle all kinds of dental work in first class style. Make an appointment at once mar3ots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. B. McDonald
Lafayette Hotel
What Is Shiloh Cough Remedy of Half Century Use
Promotional notice for Shiloh remedy used worldwide for coughs colds and consumption. Claims numerous cures and refunds if not satisfied. Available at Eagle Drug Store with price points 25 cents 50 cents and one dollar.
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Shiloh
Eagle Drug Store
Silver Party Sets Virginia City Primary Date
The Silver Party State Central Committee adopts a plan to elect delegates via primary elections in counties across the state. Voters will pledge support for free coinage at 16 to 1 and oppose any presidential or vice presidential candidate who does not. Primaries are set for July 28 from noon to 6 PM, with the convention to be held in Virginia City in September at the Democratic venue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia City
Silver Party State Central Committee
Silver Party
State Central Committee
United States
Silver Party Conference Committee
Democratic
Painters and Paperhangers Offer Wall Covering Help
An Reno Nevada firm Porteous Decorative Company markets wallpaper and tools for spring cleaning and invites samples. Cottage Designs announces new cottage plans with cheerful estimates and invites inspection. CHRIS WOLF, contractor, builder, calls for hats by Mrs N T Ziegler, who will bring an elegant line of ladies and children's summer hats to Winne mucca soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Porteous Decorative Company
Reno
Nevada
Chris Wolf
Mardwnl
N. T. Ziegler
Winnemucca
Chidren
Remarkable Cure of Rheumatism by Balm
A wife suffered years of rheumatism confining her to bed for over a month until using Chamberlain's Pain Balm. After one treatment she walked to breakfast the next day and has not had a similar attack since. Sold by Brown brothers, Druggists. Also Karl's Clover Root Tea promises relief for sick headaches with a money back guarantee. Eagle Drug Store. Saloon for Sale in Golconda, Nev by Charles Housser as owner moves to Cape Nome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karl
Eagle Drug Store
Cape Nome
Charles Housser
Golconda
Nev
Karl’s Clover Root Tea Breath Freshener Ad
A vintage ad touts Karl’s Clover Root Tea as purifying the breath by its action on the bowels. Sold for years with an absolute guarantee. Price 25 ets and 50 ets at Eagle Drug Store.
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Karl
Eagle Drug Store
Mattresses Pillows Quilts Offered in All Sizes and Prices
The notice markets mattresses pillows and quilts in single, three quarters and full sizes. Quilts are available at all prices.
Sale Offers Deep Discounts on Shoes for Ladies Men
An old advert announces substantial stock of ladies and misses shoes with sizes from 2 to 344 offered at greatly reduced prices. Men's boy's and youths’ footwear also advertised with very low prices, inviting customers to take advantage of the sacrifice sale.
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Congress
Ladies' Braided Wire Bustles Styles for Parisian statuary envy
Three bustle styles offered in braided wire cover defects and shape. Single, double, and triple sections promise coverage and a polished silhouette aimed at a refined, fashionable look.
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Paris
Colored Laces Are The Coming Thing This Summer
A local shop proclaims colored laces as the summer trend and offers a ready supply for customers seeking vibrant footwear accents. The piece highlights availability and seasonal style appeal.
Gents Spring Style Hats Hit Low Prices
Browns tans belle nutria and blacks hats offered at the lowest prices this season. Men’s headwear described as stylish and affordable with a focus on color options.
Cementico Promoted as Modern Paint Line Alternative
An advertisement touts Cementico as a new introduction in the paint line. It is cheaper than white lead, offers greater coverage, and delivers similar satisfaction. The copy urges readers to stay current by using Cementico.
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Evangelist Oliver
VanDuzer
Lew Dunn
Lew
Charles Nossinger
George Ackerman
Sam Davis
Angel of Peace
Lord Roberts
Charley
Charles McKnight
Cementico
F. C. Robins & CO
Buyig
GEO. Berk
Oregon Burbanks
L. Dutertre
Palace Saloon
P. B. Roberts
Sanches & Haya
Havana
Prancesca Cigars
Hermitage
Gyrus Noble
Jesse Moore
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