09 Aug 1880
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Newspaper
Silver State
Location
Winnemucca, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1880
Page
1
Dispatch from the War Department Signal Corps notes observations during the current operation. Report details movement timing and system status at coordinated points, with emphasis on communication reliability and readiness across units.
Reports from local towns describe officials like D. H. Haskell and L. L. Rickard traveling on business to Carson while Judge Flack visits San Francisco for health matters. A Denver bound express train was halted east of Evanston by Vigilantes who freed a robber after forcing names from him, and a large sprinkling barrel arrived for Fort McDermit parade grounds.
Carl Schurz Secretary of the Interior and Indian affairs chief toured eastbound in a palace car to inspect reservations including Pyramid Lake near Wadworth. He spoke in San Francisco and Platts Hall delivering a partisan campaign message, funded by the government.
Cyrus W. Abel of Nevada Paradise Valley and Port Griffin was killed during an arrest attempt in Fort Griffin Texas. The coroner's jury found he was shot by desperado Ed Forrest while aiding an officer. Abel, a quiet, helpful resident born in Ohio, had long aided law enforcement.
Social dance at Central Pacific Hotel tomorrow evening invites all to attend with good music promised. Hancock and English Club to be addressed Tuesday evening by M. S. Bonnifield and others. attendees urged by the committee. Also notices on wine for Brave Monks and fruit can sales by R. W. Woep with Frank Fellows' fashion samples offering goods for winter fruit canning.
A Fremont telegram dated August 6 reports Alexander Meskegor claims, with his wife corroboration, to be connected to the Benders murders. He describes multiple killings across Illinois Kansas and Nebraska, naming Kate and John Bender, Maggie, and others, with bodies buried, trapdoors used, and theft of money. Sheriff Daniel M. Bender arrives from Kansas with a requisition.
Special Locals promote Pure Vermont maple sugar at Bannister and Verenty's with 21 to 25 cents per pound. Baking powder and fashion items advertised by Lavy Co and Remnagt Co. Soothing teething syrup Mrs Weyston's Soomana claimed to relieve children instantly. Levy & Co announces a large new stock of dry goods clothing and buttons. Fresh goods arriving daily. Luyy & Co.
Why does everyone shop at Levy & Co for deals this month? The quick answer is cash savings and affordable prices at Levy & Co's store, drawing in bargain hunters seeking low costs.
An old time ad promises wealth through energy and saving and offers August Flower for dyspepsia liver complaints and nervous symptoms. Two doses relieve instantly and sample bottles cost one cent with regular at 75 cents. Also offers white coat outfit at cost from F C Berrys.
A fine assortment of three-ply rubber hose, No. 1 quality, promoted as the best in town, available at the store of Bayxnister & Wrernerty, Boston Baked Beans And Brown Bread, and Doc's Lusen Stanv. This short catalog-style advertisement highlights the product and the sellers.
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