Snow Adds Fresh White Blanket in Local Town
Local residents report new snow overnight and today with ground whitened. Several visitors arrive including Gene Van Deren and children from Jackson Creek, J Sibald of Golconda Cattle Company, Simpson Finnell a stockman from California, and Henry M Ayer the San Jose cattle buyer. Four carloads of beet steers and two of horses are bound for markets. Winnemucca Water and Light Company prepares to start plant and street lighting. The Hunting for Hawkins comedy dazzles Armory hall with strong performances and clever dancing by De Voe and Young.
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Gene van Deren
Jackson Creek
J. Sibald
Golconda Cattle Company
D. L. Shirk
Shink
San Francisco
Hawkins’ Company
Armory Hall
Grant
Accomplished Elocutionist Edith Howe to Recite in Winnemucca
Miss Edith Howe, renowned elocutionist, will present a reading recital next Tuesday night at Mills College and at the M E Church in Winnemucca. Carson News lauds her high order talent as she tours cities, with admission priced at 50 cents for adults and 10 cents for children.
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Winnemucka
Edith Howe
Mills College
Miss Howe
Varigng
Carson News
Presbyterian Ghureh
United States
Carson
M. E. Chuer
Winnemucca
Bound Over to Grand Jury in Whisky Case
W Williams bound over after preliminary in Justice Rougan's court for selling whisky to Indians. Testimony shows Williams furnished liquor to Piute people over several days causing drunken debauch. An Indian detective obtained a bottle with a private mark, notifying Constable La Voy, leading to Williams’s arrest and likely indictment.
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W. Williams
Willams
Williams
LaVoy
Edwins Convicted in Rougon Court for Swindle
R W Edwins was found guilty of a misdemeanor for swindling a hotel keeper and a liveryman. He claimed to represent the Balt Lake Merald and acted as a book agent, obtaining orders in this place and Paradise Valley. He lacked authority from the Herald and faces sentencing tomorrow.
Judge Webster Hospitalized. Body Found in Grass Valley Mine Shaft
Judge William Webster of Reno was taken to San Francisco for medical treatment. The body of Joseph Griffith, missing since April from Grass Valley, California, was recovered from a mine shaft near Grass Valley last Saturday, believed murdered and his body dumped to conceal the crime. The Tuscarora Chief Mining Company property was sold today by Sheriff Campbell to satisfy Alfred H. Peabody and A. Primeaux's judgment, Brown Henderson bidding the full amount of 12 283 98 for the plaintiffs. At Storey County Labor Union’s weekly meeting several new members joined, with forecasts of 400 members by year’s end. Salt Lake City reports say the San Pedro Los Angeles and Salt Lake Railroad plans a route through Steptoe valley via Bristol and Pioche to Los Angeles, creating nearly a direct Salt Lake City to San Pedro line.
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Joseph Griffith
Grass Valley
Cal
Griffiths
Tuscarora
Campbell
Alfred H. Peabody
A. Primeaux
Brown & Henderson
Elko Independent
Storey County Labor Union
Virginia Report
Salt Lake City
San Pedro
Los Angeles and Salt Lake
Steptoe Valley
Bristol and
Pioche
Clover Valley
Los Angeles
Reno Journal
Humorous items and oddities parade in late 19th century pages
A collage of quips and snippets including a Wichita mob wrecking Hi Ki’s tent over raw liver, a judge supporting the act, a talking tom cat remark, a punchline about a fighting boy, and a Wells Herald note on autos. The piece also mentions a proposed Wells Ely mail route with a $2,000 cost.
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Wichita
Kas
Hi Ki
Wells Herald
B. F. Miller
Wells
Ely
United States
Reduced Rate for Farmers Institute Trip
The Southern Pacific Company offers a special rate of one and one fifth rare for travelers attending the farmers' institute in Elko on the 18th and 14th of the month.
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Farmers’ Institute
Southern Pacific Company
Elko
Card of Thanks from Mrs J Thornton and Family
A note expresses sincere thanks to friends and neighbors for unselfish help during a bereavement on behalf of Mrs J Thornton and her family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Thornton
Sunday Bulletins Art Supplement Availability
Extra copies of the Sunday Bulletin containing the latest art supplement may be obtained at this office for five cents per copy.
Turkeys Leave Owlers for Christmas Orders
A brief squib notes turkeys and geese available for Christmas, urging readers to place orders at the express office. The item reads like a small holiday notice with limited details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dai
Train collision in Washington kills two trainmen
In a head end collision on the Northern Pacific near North Yakima two trainmen died and five were injured. Also in brief, Senator Frye pushed a new ship subsidy bill, and Chairman Payne proposed a Philippines tariff bill aligned to a Supreme Court decision. The season’s first snow hit northern Texas with cold weather, ranchers fear livestock losses, and Colorado officials were ordered to resign from political roles. Northern Idaho talks of opening the Coeur d Alene Indian reservation to white settlers, a vast area with forests and mineral potential.
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Northern Pacific
North Yakima
Wash
Payne
Ways and Means Committee
Philippines
Supreme Court
Texas
Idaho
Coeur d'Alene
Lake Coeur d'Alene
Child's gold ring found at office
A child's gold ring was left at the office and is available for return to its owner. The item is being held for safekeeping until claimed by the rightful owner.
Dentist Dr W Porter Opens Office on Bridge Street
Dr W Porter dentist established a new office located on Bridge Street. The announcement notes his professional dentistry services for local residents and sets the scene for a neighborhood dental practice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. 8. Porter
Bridge Street
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Far Sea
Ladies’ Auxiliary
B. OF R. T
C. Updike
Phoebe Cumley
Sophie Rutherford
Jessie Rutherford
Eva Case
Myrtle Organ
Della Brewster
Hattie Case
Ie Lodge
Cage Bakery
Livass
Diehl's
Urich & Moore Bakers and Confectioners
Geo. H. Hibbins
Chicago Ideal Ladies Orchestra
D. McB. Rose
D. Cordano
Fridge Street
J. H. Hoyt
Winitdee
S. F. Bulletin
R. Barry
Litle Humboldt
J. R. Harvey and Sons
Harry K
James
Paradise Valley
Edwins
State News Notes
William Webster
Reno
Cindrella
Baltimore American
Johnnie
Louisville Journal
Brown Bros
Henson
Eagle Drug Store
Frye
Colorado
Roosevelt
C. D. Ford
Register
The
United States Land Office
State Republican Committee
Republican Party
Feldhusen & Company
L Street
Sacramento
Caldatt
Silver State Job
Pacific Coast
Silver State Winnemucca
Nevada
Kemler’s Hall
Paradise, Nevada
Paradise Dramatic Club
Alex Sha
Freemont
Wren Unleres
George Riley Lewis Riley
George Coleman
Deacon Andrown
George Graef
George Darrah
James Reed
Dusty Jim Billy Pete
Constable Amelia
Thornton Daisy Dean
Nellie
Bert Ashurst
Ashurst
Lillie Riley
Dora Ly
Francis Case
Cae
Palace Saloon
B. Roberts
Sanches & Haya
Havana
Francesca Cigars
OLD Hermitage
Cyrus Noble
Jesse Moore
Diehl’s Book Store
Sandailier
C. Diehl Sr
IMG! Soda An Boling Works
Depo House
G. A. Krenkel
Waukesha
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