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Newspaper
Silver State
Location
Winnemucca, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1880
Page
3
Observations recorded by the War Department Signal Corps at 4:17 A.M. across stations, noting simultaneous measurements. The Avoter, aged 19, is referenced in the context of the observations.
The Grand Jury found an indictment against Robert St. Clair for murder in Hig Mealowe on July 28, the killing of Patrick Tully. Defense moved to quash for nonconformity to law requiring twelve jurors and a true bill after finding. The court denied the motion. local notes mention regional travels and events surrounding North Platte, Ontario mines, Humboldt, and White Pine.
J W Brown disputes a Stavex Stave report by Walter Schmidt about Humboldt Lake. He says the west side is dry while the east side, split by the island, still holds water fed by springs. Brown notes the east lake remains substantial and that the water area matches levels seen in 1863.
In the Fourth District Court Judge Bonnifield presided. Ah Jack and Charley Wing faced felony charges with pleas of not guilty and a trial set for September. Robert St. Clair’s murder indictment saw a motion to quash denied over a juror citizenship issue, with a trial scheduled for September 13 at 10 a.m.
The Eureka Sentinel notes a circus tent fire drew 4 000 to 5 000 spectators despite the blaze. It calls the show first class and says the crowded tent remained locked preventing those who lost their footing from seeing the elephant.
Prolific oats from a single grain sowing yield 50 bushels of white Russian variety. District Court issues a 30 juror venire for September 6. Wool shipments reach 98 tons via Winnemucca to New York. Justice Osborn Court closes brief trial on the Shonas Nelson case. Ore from local mines transferred to Humboldt Reduction Works. Colonel Hardin ships ten carloads of beef cattle to San Francisco.
John Owens, age 2 or 24, was killed when struck by a train east of Battle Mountain. His body found by section men as the special train passed, with a deep forehead wound. Remains taken to Battle Mountain for inquest. Mrs Owens of this place endures community sorrow. Ice cream festival announced two doors below the Post Office this evening to aid Rev. Warrington’s expenses. G W Baker reports delivering a portable smelting furnace to South Mountain. A plan to erect concentrating works there and a project to bring water from Harmony Canyon via a joint stock company are mentioned.
An advertisement extols Ayer's Sarsaparilla as a universal blood purifier and cure for scrofula blood disorders with claims of rapid improvement in liver and female health. It notes forty years of use and market strength. Also promoted are fruit cans for winter, and baking powder brands with optimistic claims.
Advertises a modern grocery selection described as fresh first class goods sold by cash payment at auld F C Ronr s store with cold tow figures prices.
An array of household items and apparel listed for sale at Baxniner & Warnen, Frank Fellows, Kostern Brown Trend, Boo's Luxeon, Rents and others. Advertisements tout three-ply rubber hose, imported items, white coats and vests at cost, summer hats, and fashion samples aimed at cash customers.
A fragment lists a rodeo party at Clark's on September 7 1880 for Humboldt river cattle. It also notes Mrs Brenard Rosinson serving ice cream at her residence from 5 to 10 daily during hot weather and promotes Green's August Flower with testimonials and sample offers from doctors and druggists.
Advertisements tout Shiloh's Vitalizer and Shiloh's Porous Plaster at 75 cents each, plus Brown's Bronchial Troches for throat and voice and a tobacco lineup from multiple brands. C. Ronis's Pure Maple Sugar and fresh oysters with celery salad are also offered, as Levy & Co advertise a large dry goods stock and undercut rivals.
A small city grocer showcases new shipment of groceries at his store. Sugar is priced at seven pounds brown or six pounds white for one dollar, offered with assurance of fresh, modern stock and fair value for customers.
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