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Newspaper
Silver State
Location
Winnemucca, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1899
Page
3
Golconda splits over a July festival bull fight with Mexican toreadors. A subscription raised funds for a pit and Spanish bulls. The majority push ahead, digging the pit and negotiating with Mexican toreadors while a minority protests the plan.
A clash between section hands and hobos near the section house left several bruised and seven tourists arrested for disturbing the peace. Doyle LaValle Ryan and others faced Justice Rutherford. Doyle received sixty days, LaValle and Ryan ten days. Others were discharged. Additional items note arrivals from San Francisco, a missionary program, a Golconda dance, and a Rubber Co sales appeal.
State report notes a major ore haul plan with three large freighting wagons for Cherry Creek to Star mill, plus a Glasgow Company dispute over capacity. Odd Fellows in Garanerville mark the US order’s 80th anniversary with parade, church program, dance, and supper as crowds gather. Killing frost damages fruit blossoms across Genoa and Carson areas, with late varieties surviving in places per horticulturists and the Carson Appeal.
About thirty Eastern Star members hosted a surprise party for Rev. Hamm at his home in Winnemucca at 8:30 pm. The gathering featured singing, a recital by Prof. Winfrey, and a purse presenting token of esteem. A bountiful lunch followed before 11:30 pm farewell with a hymn.
Governor Reinhold Sadler designates Monday May 1, 1899 as Dewey Day to honor Admiral George Dewey's victory in Manila Bay. The proclamation urges Nevadan observance and public demonstrations of patriotism statewide. The notice also includes a dental services note and a brief health advisory.
A collection of early 20th century drug advertisements touts cod liver oil and hypophosphites as nerve tonics, promotes Scott’s Emulsion for nervous disorders, and advertises Mrs. Winslow’s soothing syrup for teething. Also cited are DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve, Karl’s Clover Root Tea, and Dr. DeWitt’s Little Early Risers, with claims of cures for constipation, indigestion, coughs, and rheumatic pain alongside promotions from Eagle Drug Store and other vendors.
Sheriff's sale under an execution from the Second Judicial District Court of Nevada in Humble County. The New Era Gold Mining Company and assigned to J. Dame pay six hundred eighty eight dollars plus costs and interest. Property listed includes a quartz mill casting and related equipment. Sale to occur at the county courthouse on a specified date after notice. Tax records and legal notices indicate interest and costs due. Dated April 29.
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