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Newspaper
Silver State
Location
Winnemucca, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1880
Page
3
A fragmented archival clipping notes observations taken at a single moment in time referencing military or government authorities. The text is partial and unclear but indicates an official record from a War Department related source in The Silver State publication.
Personal notes from Battle Mountain attendees report delayed trains causing absence from literary exercises but attendance at the ball. District Court business, town visits, and mining property dealings are noted along with a runaway team incident on Bridge Street, freight activity, and a special Illinois Central Railroad car patrol through town.
A large crowd witnessed the execution of Charles Wesley Hymer after his murder conviction. Reverends Trousdale and Warrington conducted a solemn service before the scaffold, Hymer expressed repentance and forgiveness, and the dying statement was read as he faced the trap. The event concluded with a quiet night and burial arrangements. The report also covers the Odd Fellows anniversary with a daytime ceremony and a lively evening ball at Centennial Hall.
A canvas tent near Drais Palmers blacksmith shop hosts a marvel called The Blacksmith's Dream, praised by California and Western Nevada press. The show features mechanical scenes of carpenters, riveters, trains, steamboats, and more plus a minstrel troupe and automatic Pouch and Judy. Admission is 15 cents, or 25 cents for two. M W Haviland of Paradise brings samples from the May Flower ledge. EK P Torrey of Paradise mine says Bullion looks better, with a 190 foot depth and seven feet of ore. C Ryan notes Ohio mine ore rich in silver.
A grand entertainment is announced by the Young Folks Serio-Comic Society for Wednesday evening at Centennial Hall. A programme is expected to appear tomorrow with details of the event and performances.
Paradise Freight notes one of Alex Wise's teams loaded by E Reinhart Co with 15,000 pounds for Paradise Mining Co. A special twenty-car train carried fourteen loads of tea and six of milk eastward. The Central Pacific Pay Car passed east today to distribute corn to boys on its Ogden return trip.
The article suggests a weekly quotation of proverbs for the benefit of patrons. It presents a dated, informal note aiming to provide guidance and entertainment to readers.
The death of Mrs. P W Johnson of Battle Mountain was announced after an illness from bowel inflammation. Sympathy is offered to her husband and children. Funeral services for Charles W Hymer are set for 10:00 A M tomorrow at the Mere church, with a request that all who can attend.
Public notices offer federal licenses to Winnemucca residents and promote Sun- eral plant sales by S Hollis from Reno. Local merchants tout rubber hose seed potatoes and shade trees at Lovelock, with free lunch nights at A Williams Palace. Shiloh’s cures advertised by C A DeSaussure, with claims about digestion and respiratory relief. Frank Fellows showcases fashion samples, Dever Bakery sells bread, and Dooley’s Market markets oysters. Brewery Saloon advertises work for all, while two steady men seek borders.
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