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Newspaper
Silver State
Location
Winnemucca, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1879
Page
3
War Department Signal Corps reports at 4 17 a m on 6 1879 observations taken simultaneously at all stations. Threatening storm noted. Marinowne thermometer 51 Minknam thermometer 41 and other readings observed in the vicinity.
Local intelligence notes the continuing trial for an assault with intent to kill against Celeste Podirelli. Ten witnesses, including Alex Wise and Y Picard, testified for the defense. Sheriff Miller and Clerk Job identified papers. Dr J Maddox read preliminary testimony.
The county shows total indebtedness of 602,030.70 with bonds at 10 percent and warrants at 10 percent. Funds in the treasury total 344,907.93 distributed across State, Redemption, Contingent, and other funds. County property valued at 68,500 with real estate and personal property totaling 2,611,779.40 for taxation, taxes collected 65,896.192, delinquent 2,000.4, and 956 polls taxed from 1878 voter roll.
In Winnemucca a broad cry laments scarce money and dull business. Merchants blame much of the outflow on purchases abroad 2200 to 560 a day and call for home spending to revitalize prices, taxes, and employment. They urge quick sales and small profits to keep money in the community and fund local prosperity.
Princess Sarah daughter of Chief Winnemucca spoke at Platts Hall recounting harms against her people the Piutes and urging aid to secure a reservation in Negala She denounced Agent Rinehart and highlighted the presence of Chinese on the coast In the end an impromptu reception and questions followed the extended address by Sarah Naches her brother and cousins Jerry Long Charley Thacker spoke with Sarah interpreting and the Nez Perce Tailan boy demonstrated musket handling.
Winnemucca women drive lively local trade with rising birth numbers in a week. Buy local, not foreign, and support home merchants. B F Riley of Paradise Valley sold two wagonloads of grain fed hogs to George Berk. County Commissioners plan a meeting to review county bills and accounts. An International Howard watch advertised at 87 dollars. A jeweler warns brass earrings are unhealthy and advises caution.
Special locals promote Shilohs Vitalizer at 75 cents a bottle guaranteed to cure indigestion and stomach distress sold by C A Desacure druggist. Also Hackmetack perfume offered by same dealer. E Reinhart & Co offer 25 percent off hats cloaks for cash. Watchmaker Geo F Jackson with J B Sabine offers warranted repairs. We are determined please only USA and 81.
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