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Newspaper
Silver State
Location
Winnemucca, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1898
Page
3
Mill City readers note visitors Peter Organ and A Wilkinson in town plus arrivals from Lakeview Oregon and Mill City. Weather included a sandstorm with 52 mph gusts. Local business and ads highlight December specials and a lost pearl ornament near Second Street. A family mourning follows a death in Paradire with funeral plans stated. Campaign funding figures and candidate spending are reported from state records.
A meeting of former members of a chemistry group held at Cooper Hall resulted in a formal reorganization. Officers elected include Captain D. J. Sullivan, first lieutenant G. O. Pear, second lieutenant Martin Feenen, secretary Eunet Daver, and the senior member.
A mixed batch of Nevada items including Washoe deputy clerk appointment, McKenzie finger amputation, Marie Garrard graduate in San Francisco, Supreme Court affirmation in Office Specialty Manufacturing Co case, Henderson’s illness and journey home, concerns about campaign expenditure filings, Carson mint labor costs, Burns injury at Bell mine, a sinking boat story, Ward robbery trial deadlock, note on revenue stamps and void instruments, Sharkey McCoy boxing pact signed, Carson ladies athletic club, Winnemucca organizing questions, and Mrs Grosa’s release to testify in Hancock case.
A jumbled clipping mentions Trib benefits after a horse kick, Botkin jury in Dover murder case, Humboldt Chapter convocation in December, and a long ad for Cheney Catarrh Cure and Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets with testimonials. Also notes a photographer's gallery and carbonette photo work in an alley.
The funeral for F. M. Fellows was widely attended despite bitter winds. Services at the residence were led by Rev. Harmin, followed by a choir performance. Knights of Pythias and Eastern Star accompanied the casket to the cemetery where the grave was lowered amid floral tributes from orders and friends.
A local store announces a large shipment of dry goods and clothing from manufacturers, highlighting up to date fashions and endless varieties. The ad promotes Hood's Sarsaparilla for nerves and sleep, One Minute Cough Cure, Chamberlain's products for chest pains and colic, and a range of ladies fancy goods with new ribbons and collars. Sold by Eagle Drug Store and W. A. Brown Druggist, with agency for notable patterns from New York City.
The piece argues that price hardly differs and public choice favors the better article. It cites Chamberlain's Coast Remedy as trusted by long-time users and promotes De Witt's Witch Hazel Salve from Eagle Drug Store as a reliable remedy for sores burns and boils with W. A. Brower as supplier.
The advertisement touts Hood's Pills and Howl's Sarsephila as cures for various ailments including liver issues and head noises. It claims blood purification and tissue rebuilding benefits. The note mentions a 25 cent price and the company address in Lowell, Massachusetts.
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