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Newspaper
Silver State
Location
Winnemucca, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1879
Page
3
Fragmentary military note describes an observation taker at multiple stations during December 1870. Details are unclear but reference to U S Army signals and the War Department core implies a communications or observation assignment.
Last evening a Piute buck and his family alighted from a passenger train at the depot. The wife and child carried two hundred pounds of rabbit meat while the husband stood by. On departure the buck wrapped his blanket and walked away. Nearby ladies criticized the husband for not helping. Indians are stockpiling rabbits and wheat along the line. Sally Winneacca, the Pinto Queen, will lecture in San Francisco tomorrow. Naches and Winnemucca planned to appear with her, but Winnemucca declined.
Last spring Lorenzo Paoletti known as the Big Italian was assaulted at his wood ranch near Rose Creek. A bullet pierced his neck and an ax fractured his skull. Michael Pedrolli accuses Paoletti of firing the shot. Paoletti, found near death, recovered after weeks at Winnemac Hotel. He testified against Celeste Pedrolli and Gabrielle Corracon, who were indicted by the Grant Jury. Celeste Pedrolli on trial with jurors empaneled and interpreters sworn. Court adjourned to resume today.
A Parasise correspondent reports Mount Rose mine under Captain Rawlings as among the district’s best with a large rich ledge at depth and two shifts mining the vein. The Mary Wilder in Congo District yields prospecting richness with ore streaks and high assays. New mines near Hot Springs, twelve miles from Paradise, display extensive quartz masses with gold and silver values up to 500 dollars per ton.
EK Reinhart Co announces ladies wear of home market prices. Emphasizes no need to send to New York for fashion as purchases can be seen and bought locally. Money scarce during pregnancy urges buying at home. Central Pacific Railroad begins depot at Lovelock with telegraph soon after completion.
Lopez the vaquero accused of stabbing a companion at Ilko and fleeing on a stolen horse was captured in California and taken back to Elko for trial by Sheriff Fitch. He confessed to the stabbing, claiming self defense, while General Com of Omaha and Bishop Luther of Paradise were noted in town, with other arrivals and a Christmas ball planned in Winnemucca.
Colonel Orlando Robbins pursued two cattlemen suspected of robbing the Boise City and Kelton stage near Pilgrim Springs, covering 450 miles over eight days before capturing them at Willow Creek on the Canyon City road. Suspects Mayes and Overhalt were identified with guns found aboard.
SPECIAL LOCALS advertise 25 percent off full stock of ladies hats and cloaks from E Reinhart & Co. Also featured are Shiloh's Consumption Cure claims and Shiloh's Plaster sold by C A DeSaussure. W. Johnston plans a two month departure. urgent dentistry requests urged. Hackmetack perfume promoted by the Winnemucca druggist.
Ryan's teams delivered 15 000 pounds of rich ore from the Ohio mine at Rebel Creek for shipment to Salt Lake. Danphy and Hildreth, cattle kings of Central Nevada, moved eleven carloads from Troy Point to San Francisco.
An alarmist view on winter illness warns of fever and lung trouble from common colds. The ad claims Rosener's German Syrup cures throat and lung diseases and prevents costly medical visits. It touts 950000 bottles sold last year with no failures.
In digestion dyspepsia sour and distressed stomach liver complaint and constipation harass many residents. For 75 cts Shiloh's Vitalier is sold guaranteed to cure. Sold by C A DeSaus druggist. n7vod practical watchmaker Geo F Jackson with J Sabine. All work guaranteed. ap20 tf
A fragmented report notes a discussion between allied groups across regions from Mexico to British Columbia. It highlights aims to lease allies and pursue greater success in coordinated efforts with a focus on chemical and oil industries.
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