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Newspaper
Silver State
Location
Winnemucca, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1880
Page
3
Local intelligence from Fort McDerattr dated April 23 1880 reports the Piutes north of the post were not confirmed. The outbreak rumors were postponed due to weather and later dropped pending further advice from the front. A scouting party found no foundation for the reports and no intent to break out or attack.
The Odd Fellows mark the order’s introduction in the United States with a celebration next Monday April 26 at Centennial Hall. Humbold Lodge No 16 sponsors a daytime literary program and an evening ball inviting the public. Members from eastern and western railroad stations are expected to attend amid preparations for a memorable affair.
The railroad blockage leaves this region without communication with California and nine to ten days without freight. Merchants report groceries and staples bought in San Francisco are stranded beyond the mountains, complicating payments due about the time deliveries resume.
Two bars of bullion from the Bullion of Paradise mine arrived at the express office. The bars were 002 fine with an assayed value of 4 326 57 dollars, about 150 dollars in gold and the rest silver. The Paralise Valley Mining Company shipped today two bars valued at 33 700 dollars.
C W Hymer, condemned to death, appears calm and accepts his fate. Rev Warrington notes his acceptance and focus on spiritual matters. A M E Church service is set for Sunday at 11 AM with Warrington officiating and Sunday school following. A Sunday school concert is planned for 7:74 PM featuring Miss Emma Linn.
Snow crews of over 2,000 men labored for days to clear avalanches and snow slides. Last night they opened a passage for trains through the mountains and the California train with through passengers and mails is due about 8 o'clock this evening.
An April 11 1830 Grand Council of the Washoe at Genoa Nevada declares pine nut trees near Double Springs and Pine Nut range must be protected. They warn continued destruction harms food supply and warns that settlement harms game and fish, appealing to Governor Kinkead for government action or compensation. Signed by chiefs and witnesses Moses Tebbs and J H Cradlebaugh. The Tribune notes petitions by Carson officials urging government action to stop the destruction of the Washoe bread fields.
The senior proprietor of the San Francisco Chronicle, Chas De Young, was killed last evening by I N Kalloch son of San Francisco Mayor I N Kalloch in the Chronicle office. A deadly feud with the Kallochs is noted and De Young had previously wounded Kalloch senior before California’s last September election.
The Storm in Modoc County California west of Roop county Nevada rages Wednesday and Thursday last week the harshest of the winter. It will bring great stock losses as cattle suffer from scant feed and exposure. Mails to Alturas travel by horse. Hot Springs valley’s lower end is flooded. Alturas is about fifty miles west of Summit Lake.
The Board of County Commissioners invites bids to build a bridge over the Humboldt river near Rye Patch. Plans and specifications are filed in the County Clerk's office for review. Proposals accepted until 12 o clock noon on May 7.
A baseball game is scheduled for 1 o'clock tomorrow afternoon on the old grounds featuring the Knockematiffs against the Nob Hillers.
Three Indies who desired more music will hear the Indian Girl Dream at Prof Alston Buckner free concert and lecture in Oriental Hall on Saturday at 8 p m. District Court proceedings show Jennie Taylor indicted for assault with intent to kill John Fitzpatrick and arraigned with plea date set for next Monday.
The weather note states no official Signal office report today due to down wires. It describes calm conditions with bright sun intermittently visible between clouds.
The Grand Jury reported an indictment for felony against Jennie Taylor for alleged assault on J. Fitzpatrick. She posted bonds of $400 for her appearance at trial. The report also notes various other items including sensational anecdotes and social conditions of the era.
An old footwear ad lists calf boots in various qualities and prices from 92.50 to 7.50 per pair, with a guarantee on workmanship. Ladies shoes start at 1.25 to 4.00, slippers in all kinds offered at low cash prices.
Work for all at the Brewery Saloon opposite the Court-house. Unload schooners of Fredericksburg beer and seek steady sheep herding work with Henry Berson. Only two steady men needed who understand sheep herding. Apply to Jonny Gotwhrm at the Sonoma Ranch for steady employment and good wagon. Also seed potatoes offered at Lovelock Station, Nevada.
An ad invites readers to buy fresh garden grass and flower seeds from C. Chenoweth at his Cash Store on Bridge Street in Winnemucca Nevada. It also promotes free lunch every night at A D Williams Palate Saloon for boys.
We challenge the world and claim evidence proves Sidloh's Consumption Cure the best lung medicine. It promises quicker cough cure, asthma relief, and consumption cures more cases than others. Safe for children, available at 10 cents, 50 cents, or 1 dollar. Sold by C A Dr Saussune, Druggist. Also Stifo h’s Porous Plaster offered.
A town vendor touts Shilor's Vitalixer as a cure for indigestion sour stomach and constipation with a 75 day guarantee. Sales by C. A. Dssaus, druggist, and C. Ayussure advertise fragrances and assorted goods in Winnemucca Nevada.
The August Flower long outsold imitators with Green's Avover Frowst, a dyspepsia and liver remedy since 1868. It claims to cure sour stomach, costiveness, indigestion and related symptoms. Three doses supposedly relieve any case. two million bottles sold last year. Price 75 cents. samples 10 cents. Almanac offered free with two cent stamp.
Fragmented OCR text mentions Tarvy and Coe with a newspaper paper sale. Details are unclear but imply affordable pricing and a public sale context.
An old advertisement touts Brown's Household Panacea as a strong pain remover for various ailments and promises cure for pain and sickness. It promotes Brown's Vermifuge Comite Worm Lozenges as safe for children. Baking powder brands are advertised comparing favorably to competitors, claiming superior quality.
An old style bakery ad promotes fresh bread five loaves for twenty five cents with twice daily delivery across town. It also advertises celery salad and a lunch stand, urging customers to visit Doo Lexell Stamp and Deror Bakery for affordable baked goods and samples.
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