Winnemucca Gets Electric Lighting Plant Under Way
The Winnemucca Water and Light Company advances its electric lighting project. R W Lewis heads a crew digging a four mile ditch between reservoirs, with a mile and a half completed. Twelve inch pipe from the upper reservoir will feed the line, eight inch pipe for the rest. D Pascal won the pipe delivery contract and starts today. Laying the line and setting machinery will begin as the East shipments arrive, with electricity expected within sixty days barring Eastern strike delays.
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Winnemucca
San Francisco
D. Pascal
Rougon
Local and Personal News From the Region
Local and personal items include travelers and visitors such as J Galinger from Golconda M Threlkeld from Berkeley L Lazarus from San Francisco James B Treadwell from Sacramento and J Cotton in town. Officials and residents note arrivals departures school plans and business dealings with mentions of Ringling Brothers zoological acts and mining experts from Mercur Utah.
Guardianship Petition Filed for Taylor Children
John G. Taylor of Lovelock petitions the District Court for letters of guardianship for his minor children John Taylor and Hugh Wheeler Taylor. A hearing is scheduled for August 19.
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John G. Taylor of
Lovelock
John Taylor
Hugh Wheeler Taylor
Thirteen Thousand Sheep Unloaded for Western Meat Co
Thirteen thousand head of sheep bound for the Western Meat Company were unloaded here yesterday and today for feeding and rest. The flock, shipped from Soda Springs Idaho, filled forty three double decked cars.
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San Francisco
Western Meat Company
Soda Springs
Idaho
Railroad Wins Tax Suit in Carson Nevada
Special to the Silver State Angeal Hawley ruled for the railroad preserving an injunction. The decision holds the assessors misclassify railroads and upholds the act as constitutional.
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Railroad
Carson
Angeal Hawley
State News Notes From Carson and Nearby Areas
G N K Henderson of Tuscarora was found dead in his bed last Thursday morning. The mining town of Searchlight in Lincoln county is described as thriving with money plentiful and merchants prospering. Mrs Carman’s residence at Pioche was struck by lightning and destroyed last Thursday with no one home. A thief who stole a shotgun from Elloite and later joined the Salvation Army sent $25 to the gun’s owner. In Carson District Court the Bullion & Exchange Bank seeks $20,000 against Evan Williams estate. The N C O Company may abandon narrow gauge rails this season replacing them with standard gauge. An association in Carson aims to better protect Ormsby county game and offer rewards for violators. Washoe County Liquor Dealers pledge not to sell intoxicants to University of Nevada students or admit them to their shops, per the university president. Two field parties measure Carson river flow, laying out storage sites and surveying irrigation canals. Two draughtsmen in the government building compile field investigation results.
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G. N. K. Henderson
Tuscarora
Lincoln County
Carson
Washoe County Liquor Dealers’ Association
Carson River
Carson News
Frisco Jack Escapes After Beating Arrest
A man known as Frisco Jack, once a downtown waiter, fled custody when Constable LaVoy attempted to transport him to jail after a beating at a house of ill fame. Shots were fired but he eluded capture, and he is believed to have left town during the night.
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Rounders
LaVoy
Rand
Tok
Quiet Reno Wedding Ties Railroad Couple
Married in Reno last Friday afternoon in a Catholic service officiated by Father Reynolds were H. Lunt of this place and Miss Ella Devine of Reno. The groom, a switch engineer at Winnemucca yard, is popular among railroad staff. The bride is a Renobelle. The couple will reside here.
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C. H. Lunt
Ella Devine
Reno
Father Reynolds
Winnemucca
Horses for Shipment From Jordan Valley Arrives
George Winters and Joseph Polhemus arrived yesterday from Jordan valley Oregon with twenty five head of fine horses which they will ship to Sacramento tomorrow.
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George Winters
Joseph Polhemus
Jordan Valley
Oregon
Sacramento
Rev Greenfield to Locate in Elko
The Independent reports Rev. George H. Greenfield formerly of Winnemucca will arrive in Elko around the 15th to take charge of the Presbyterian Church.
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Greenfield
Elko
The
Independent
George H. Greenfield
Winnemucca
Presbyterian Church
Hall's Catarrh Cure advertised with reward
A 19th century ad proclaims Hall's Catarrh Cure as a universal cure for catarrh with a $100 reward for any failing case. The copy promotes internal use to affect blood and mucous surfaces and mentions testimonials. Also pitches Hall's Family Pills and a note about photo services at E. W. Baker's tent.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Ohio
Tunnel Plan Aims to Slice Through Sierras Near Soda Springs
The Truckee Republican reports a major tunneling project in the Sierra range. Survey work will begin mid month under Locating Engineer W C Eades and chief engineer W Hood. If approved the five mile tunnel from Cold Stream to Soda Springs could cost about 5 million dollars but reduce travel time and shed needs while raising air quality concerns.
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Truckee Republican
W. C. Eades
W. Hood
Soda Springs
SNUFFLES GUARANTEED CATARRH CURE promotes cure
An old practitioner offers "SNUFFLES" as the only cure for catarrh. Priced at one dollar per month’s supply, it claims to relieve and cure inflammation and discharge, and to ease hay fever or cold in the head. Sold by Edwin Giles & Co., Philadelphia, with full usage guidance.
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United States
Canada
Edwin B Giles & CO
Market Street
Philadelphia
Notable Cure Advertisements From Early 1900s Alabama Page
A collection of medical ads cites Kemp's Balsam for the Throat and Lungs promising quick relief from consumption with a trial size offer. It also features Kodol Dyspepsia Cure praised by a user for aiding digestion and a first class piano sale by H Barnes with terms available.
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Brown Bros
H. Barnes
Aulatf
For Rent Unfurnished Rooms Near Center Apply Here
For Rent. Two or three unfurnished rooms are for rent suitable for housekeeping. Centrally located. Apply at this office tf.
Spring Wagon for Sale at Bargain Price
A spring wagon with 1500 pound capacity is offered in first class condition. It will be sold at a bargain. Inquiries should be made at the express office.
Lunt and Devine Wed in Reno Ceremony
In Reno Nevada on August 9 1901 C H Lunt of Winnemucca wed Ella Devine of Reno in a ceremony conducted by Rev Father Reynolds.
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Lunt—Devine
Reno
Nevada
Reynolds
C. H. Lunt
Winnemucca
Ella Devine
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Ringling Brothers
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OUR
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