Local notes from Paradise and surrounding areas
Win in from Paradise and visitors from Paradise arrive including Clark Chas Kenner and roadmaster Molloy. Nevada apple crop expected large rattlesnakes plentiful after mild winter. Prison escapee Hanna captured in Reno returned to Carson. Dr F H White buried in Carson after San Francisco death. M E church social praised with lanterns bunting and Silver State Orchestra enlivening the event.
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Chas, Kenner
Paradise
P. Molloy
Frank Boskowile
G. Jenkins
Rose Creek
Nevada
J. A. Ferraro
A. Maas
G. W. Summerfield
Frank J. Connelly
Lane & Connelly
Cigar Manufacturers
San Francisco
Joseph Hanna
Reno
Carson
F. H. White
Silver State Orchestra
The Vaughan Case and James F. Dennis in Austin Visit
James F. Dennis arrived in Austin to handle Vaughan case matters and filed the appeal notice with the supreme court. The death warrant was held in abeyance as extensions were granted. the case will go before the supreme court as soon as possible. W. S. Porter is in Winnemucca awaiting a brief stay at the Busch hotel office parlor.
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James F. Dennis
Austin
Vaughan
Supreme Court
Dennis
Porter
Winnemucca
Busch Hotel
Ten Years Ago in Nevada A Traveler Confronts Deaf Mutes
In Carson during a legislative session an English journalist named Osborn rode with a party and learned the prizefight trip to Genoa had been staged. The deaf mute escort and driver used sign language to reveal the hoax, prompting Osborn to denounce Nevada before leaving by train.
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N. Rucker
San Jose
California
Nevada
Palace Hotel
San Francisco
Carson
Osborn
Arlington Hotel
OCCU
Rhodes
Elko
Deaf and Dumb Asylum
Barney McCafferey
Genoa
McCaffery
Genoe
Tie
Gually
Actress Carrie Pomeroy Dies in Denver at 45
Carrie Pomeroy also known as Carrie Lipsis, a Nevada California stage actress, died in Denver likely of heart disease. A Carson 1882 marriage to Selden Richards ended in divorce. room contents included jewelry and costumes. Public thanks note credits patrons and the Silver State orchestra for a church social.
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Bay Papers
Denver
Carrie E. Pomeroy
Nevada
California
Pomeroy
Carrie Lipsis
Selden Richards
Carson
M. E
Trusts and heirs control Sharon estate lands in two companies
William Sharon died on November 5 1885 and left his estate in trust for ten years. The Occidental Land and Improvement Company formed in 1890 to control lands outside San Francisco. heirs exchanged interests for stock, ending outside trust. The Sharon Estate Company later consolidated local properties including the Palace and Grand hotels. Directors include J Milton Ferry Francis G Newlands Fred W Sharon Wm F Herrin John C Kirkpatrick Hall McAllister. Kirkpatrick to manage Palace. Letter from Louis Kreber from Johannesburg discusses Comstock mining and a 4000 foot borehole with options to 5000 or 6000 feet under Hammon’s supervision. Virginia City mining notables cited.
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William Sharon
United States
Nevada
Occidental Land and Improvement Company
Sharon
San Francisco
James M. Allen
Occidental Company
Sharon Estate Company
Wells, Fargo & Co
Sharon Estate
Occidental
J. Milton Ferry
Francis G. Newlands
Fred
W. Sharon
F. Herrin
John C. Kirkpatrick
Hall McAllister
Kirkpatrick
Trust
Louis Kreber
Comstock
Johannesburg
South Africa
Chester Diamond Drilling Company
Kervin
Virginia City
Mr. Hammon
Sullivan
Norris
Gass
Hally
Johnson
Johns
Virginia Enterprise
Jokes Gone Wrong Stir Sunday Service at Presbyterian Church
A prank during a Carson News era service at the Presbyterian church left Roy Sprague injured after a chair was pulled out from under him. He fell, hit his head, and later showed signs of serious injury and paralysis, prompting concern from friends and home folks. The incident sparked debate on the appropriateness of practical jokes in religious settings.
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Carson News
Presbyterian Church
Roy Sprague
Roy
Dwelling for Rent on the Hill
A newly painted and papered dwelling on the hill is offered for rent. For particulars apply to altf. E. Remnant & Co. Also note a $100 reward phrase for catarrh cure claims and a testimonial solicitation for Hall's Catarrh Cure with distribution details and price per bottle.
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Altf. E. Remnant & Co
Ty Hall
P. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
F. J Cheney
West & Truax
Wale Drive
Walding
Be * A
Olesahee Hall
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Clark
J. A. Hill
Oakland
Southern Pacific and Eastern Railways
Utah
Barney McCaffery
Comstockers
Africa
Citizens of
Boston Ant Company
Carlin
Gov't Report
Daniel Webster
Congress
Webster
G. W. Mracuam
Lassen Meadows
Aim
Humboldt County
Ney
C. N. Wallace
Cross & Menzis
Hood
Cowles
Conch
Wadsworth
California Fig Syrup Co
M. Hofman
Boston Photo
Ab Td
Magnolia U
J. Rovcox
W. W
F.C. Rosie & Co
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