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Newspaper
Silver State
Location
Winnemucca, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1880
Page
3
Daily War Department Signal Corps bulletin gives observations from multiple stations at 4 17 AM noting times and weather readings for August 11. Data include temperatures and atmospheric conditions across listed stations.
The Republican State Convention met in Carson at the Opera House with W. M. Boardman named temporary chairman and Thos Termant as temporary secretary. Committees on Credentials Permanent Organization and Resolutions were appointed and the gathering adjourned until 2 pm. Nearby notes mention a M E Sunday School picnic, a big electric show at Cole's Circus, plans by Chinese migrants, and local transport and health updates.
A young couple from Unionville eloped last Sunday and likely traveled via Oreana and Brown's Station toward California. Reports indicate they may have married under California's new civil code by declaration before witnesses and a notary, a process avoiding trips to Corinne or Ogden for parental consent.
A driver at the Old Pony station in Jack's Valley discovers Jack Hans, real name Christopher Mill, shot and dead in his home. Coroner's jury lists death as a manslaughter by unknown hands with about $100 missing. No motive or suspect identified.
The Reno Journal cites Center Supervisor Ferguson on Nevada's population, estimating 53,304 excluding Humboldt and Lincoln. Lincoln counts 3,208 with a possible omitted district raising totals. If correct, white population likely around 56,000, with overall state figure near 60,000.
Winneemucca Lodge No 19 B and A M will hold a ball tonight with Fellow Craft work. Local merchants advertise fresh groceries sugar fruit and textiles with low prices. Also notices urge attendance at lodge, preview new hats, dry goods, coffee, oysters, and wine offerings.
An early advertisement extols Ayre’s Cherry Pectoral as a universal cure for throat and lung diseases. It touts rapid relief from colds preventing serious illnesses and claims physicians and clergy endorse its safe, reliable effects for all ages.
An obsolete Chicago column extols Mrs Wisstow’s Syrup for teething pain and Shiloh’s Cure for lung and cough ailments. It advertises Gate’s Digestive aids and various tonics, naming agents in Winnemucca and nearby and promoting Widows and Orphans Masons relief funds as part of a parade of patent medicines and consumer goods.
Local horse market reports bidding starts this week as buyers seek riding stock. Listings show horses available at Teagombie stables with prices and temperament notes for potential buyers.
Fragmentary OCR notes highlight a sale item list including three-ply hose and white coats. Mentions Sumner Goods and vendors Bansisreeeb Werueney. Details are incomplete but indicate a clothing sale at a local shop with various garments.
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