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Newspaper
Silver State
Location
Winnemucca, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1900
Page
3
A series of arrivals and movements as residents travel from Paradise Love and other towns. Names include A L Adams F A Preston G Alexander and more with trains No 3 and arrival times. Weather rain and a drama club event plus a police case end with two tramps jailed for coal theft.
The Sunday School library received most books yesterday. now 150 volumes. Books may be secured each Sunday morning from 10 to 12. No book may be kept beyond two weeks. a ten cent weekly fine funds new books. Everyone in town may borrow from the library.
The Wells Elko county Herald notes creeks in the vicinity rise rapidly and the Humboldt river runs higher than last year. Snowstorms followed by warm days may push the river over its banks. Recent storms boost the ranges and grass stands nearly a foot high in parts. horses and cattle are fat and sleek.
A Reno based Nevada roundup notes Elko building boom Amateurs in Virginia to perform Pinafore Ex Congressmen Woodburn may open a Butte law office Pine nut crops expected heaviest in years Doctors Thoma and Gibson named pension examiner surgeons in Reno A Witherell Carson resident dies in San Diego Fourth of July prep underway Miss Zoe Geery chosen Sacramento carnival maid of honor Southern Pacific orders 2029 cars and 40 locomotives Jean Swindler injured by lead pencil in mouth Captain Von Schmidt seeks water contract from Lake Tahoe Nicknamed conductor William Newton dies in Sacramento New 16 ton locomotive turntable to be installed at Wells Two fake Ramsey prison escape stories debunked War den says Ramsey in prison C P Sturgess shot across from J M Rhodes land Sheriff of Lassen County arrests Sturgess Long Valley shooting in California Rumor SP to buy Virginia & Truckee railroad fencing Reno as terminus of Southern California line
Miss Price, a primary teacher at the Austin school, files suit in the United States Court at Carson against Robert Pohl and local trustees, seeking $15,000 damages for criminal libel. The brief notes affidavits and the date April 26, 1900, with local sentiment quoted.
The ad extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as a universal blood purifier curing spring humors and a wide range of ailments. It cites testimonials including Mrs. Dan Maxrxxp of North Londonderry NH, claiming rapid health gains after starting the remedy for her son's scrofula and her own fatigue.
A promotional note extols a curative medicine unique in power and claims it is the best spring medicine available. It urges readers to purchase Hood's brand exclusively and emphasizes the product's singular efficacy versus alternatives.
The Friday Night Social Club enjoyed a highly successful event with new features. Miss Mamie Kuhlitz won a beans in a jar contest by guessing 1900, while P B Roberts estimated the cake weight within an ounce. Mrs G B Ackerman and Miss Mary Bonnifield won ladies prizes, and Frank X Murphy with W J Laveaga won the gentlemen prizes. Dancing continued to midnight.
The funeral for Ernest McDeid, son of Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Mc Deid, occurred yesterday afternoon at his parents’ Second street home with Rev. G H Greenfield presiding. It drew many schoolmates and members of the Sabbath school and Epworth League. Floral tributes were numerous and beautiful. Interment took place at Masonic cemetery as friends lined the route to his final resting place.
Chris Wolf, contractor and builder, offers de ene and plans for modern cottages. Estimates cheerfully given on any design. Call and examine the designs.
Golconda Dramatic Club presents Rio Grande in Armory hall for Winnemucca crowds tonight. Third local revival, strong cast led by Anna and Geo Miller promise an exciting military drama with lively comedy and suspense throughout. Reserved seats available at Diehl's Book Store. music between acts and Miss Polkinghorne to sing between first and second acts.
The church offers 10 30 A M Sunday school on Jesus and John the Baptist. 11 30 A M preaching on Experimental Test of Religion. 12 30 Class meeting. 2 30 Junior League. 6 30 Epworth League. 7 30 P M preaching on The Most Sarcastic Profession. All are invited to attend any service. GEO Greenfield pastor.
The piece extols rain as a divine remedy restoring health amid la grippe and other illnesses. Readers believe in divine guidance for healing, trusting the Supreme Ruler to lead all through sickness toward eventual convalescence or recovery.
The message lists dates April 23 to 28 and states the Boss will cut many lines to move them. It requests a personal call to Headquarters without specifying any particular item this week.
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