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Newspaper
Silver State
Location
Winnemucca, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1879
Page
3
War Department summary dispatch from Duersuma dated 8 1878 records observations at the same moment of field tests. Report notes Army sites and stations, with conditional weather and equipment status. Observations reference multiple stations and a formal military update from 407 A Me.
A sparse bulletin notes no stock report available as wires are down on the Sierra Nevada mountains hindering market updates. No data on prices or trading activity due to the outage.
Samuel Linkton returns from Tuscarora reporting prosperity at Argenta mines and dividend potential. Paradise Valley and Mount Rose mines in strong condition with Captain Rawkings noting peak performance. Frank Fellows returns from the States. not married yet. Van De Water Gold and Silver Mining Company of Nevada files incorporation with 2 million capital in New York, to operate Eagle mine and nearby properties. trustees listed. Dr Wixom leaves Austin for Vienna and Berlin for a costly but common journey in the Reveille era.
A fleet of eight mountain clippers left for the North carrying over 160000 pounds of freight. Two ships owned by Alex Wise headed to Fort McDermit and Fort Boise while two ships of Wool & Ryan went to Willow Creek. Remaining teams Kemler Burbank Dalin and Hopkins head to Paradise as magnates return on a special train and plan a new time card likely to be selected soon.
Reports from Humboldt County mining camps describe a thriving scene with new discoveries around Paradise Valley. The Momit Rose and Congo districts show growing activity, while the Ohio mine near Rebel Creek yields substantial ore payments. Other districts such as Lang Syne in Dun Glen, Royal Eagle nearby, and Unionville and Rye Patch districts push toward larger production as new mills come online and existing mines expand operations.
The San Francisco Exchange notes Providence’s inscrutability and recalls the Juvenile Pinafore Troupe suffering illness on the Eureka to Reno leg. The act offered coughing and sneezing entertainment for one dollar, while Winnemucca did not escape the outbreak.
A shanty serving as general headquarters for overnight tramps sits between the powder-house and Naramore's lumber yard. They keep warm with fires of sagebrush and bark. The shelter was once Chinese-occupied. a death there led the group to abandon it, perhaps due to superstition akin to Piute beliefs.
The District Court continues the Celeste Pedroui assault to kill case as evidence is interpreted. Cross-examination of principal witness Paoletti dominated yesterday and lawyers may not finish before today’s adjournment.
Reports from the Eagle mine in Indian District are encouraging with a fifteen stamp mill running and battery assays averaging over 60 dollars per ton. The mine and mill are owned by the Van De Water Company incorporated in New York. A heavy rain fell in the Fiumboldt valley, soaking ground, while warm weather resembles California foothills this season. E B Tage has taken charge of the Express Office temporarily due to sickness of Phillips and Shepard.
The Bullion of Paradise Company shipped bullion valued at 7000 dollars to Carson last evening. Most of the mine's bullion is refined at the Carson Mint.
Special locals offer a fine assortment of solid and plated gold jewelry including jet and cameos in latest styles. Sold at greatly reduced prices for holiday presents. call and see the articles at Horman's store.
No deception used. Many suffer from dyspepsia liver complaint constipation sour stomach and general debility. Store offers Shilohs Vitalizer free if it fails to cure or relieve. Price 75 cents. Also Shilohs Porous Plaster for back side or chest at 75 cents. Winnemucca Nevada druggist C A DeSaussure sells both.
In store and received by the Red House, summer hats, chemicals and oils, scythes and rakes offered at the lowest prices for prompt payment. The store states strong determination in providing ready supplies of goods.
A Chinese couple wed in Molican fashion today before Judge Bonni field. The groom, described as an ugly Mongolian specimen, and the bride, praised as exceptionally handsome, met a chaotic ceremony as Grass the groom's best man saluted by kissing the bride's face. The judge then hugged the bride, prompting the groom to rush in and free her.
Eighteen men were raised in a cage at the Union shaft in Virginia City on Monday. Two workers died and several were badly hurt when the hoist tore the 7 inch wire cable, sending the cage into cross timbers with great force. A local ad then promotes a German silver mounted aveerthon available for ten dollars.
The ladies fair meeting is set for Thursday at 1 PM at Mrs M. Bonni field's residence. Practical watchmaker Geo F Jackson with J E Sabine will attend and warrant all work.
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