Local and Personal News From Winnemucca and Nearby
Alex Borland arrived from Rye Patch and C A Hallowell came from San Francisco. B F Battersby of Sacramento registered at the Lafayette. Mr. and Mrs. George Brady returned to Golconda on No 6. Commissioner W D Morey returned to Paradise Valley. W L Pearce Pleas ant Valley rancher visits Winemucca. Mrs M J Abel sold six lots in Block 4 to D J Biggins. Mr and Mrs O C Rice of this place noted. Rev Geo C King returns from Napa after visiting parents ten days. John Jury, mine owner near Galena, Lander county, staying in Winnemucca. C C Van Duzer leaves for Golconda to serve as attorney in sheep trespass trials. James P Boyd of Susanville helps prosecute Vic Bouton case. now a state attorney in Modoc lynchers trial at Alturas. Weather shows near zero with records of frozen water pipes. lights went out due to ice on the pipe line but repairs made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Pearce
Pleasant Valley
Winemucca
M. J. Abel
D. J. Biggins
Akin
Carrell
Cathcart
Paradise Valley
O. C. Rice
James P. Boyd
Susanville
Cal
Vic Bouton
Modoc
Alturas
Weather Bureau
Death of George W. Bowe Aboard Great Northern
The Seattle Times reports George W. Bowe a Great Northern switchman died at Interbay after being crushed between two freight cars. Bowe tried to work by hand after a patent knuckle failed as the engine moved back, leaving his body mangled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle Times
George W. Bowe
Silver State
Great Northern
Interbay
Bowe
Tring
Amusing and Dramatic Recitations at Methodist Church
Miss Edith Howe elocutionist entertained fall mzen audience at the Methodist Church last night with humorous bits like Naughty Zell and serious pieces such as The Rajput Nurse. She will give another recital at the M B Church next Tuesday evening admission 50 cents and 10 cents for children. There is a regular Saturday night dance at Armory hall with Bell s orchestra at 9 o clock admission one dollar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith Howe
Miss Howe
Zell
Tke
Virginia
Armory Hall
Bell
Eastern Star Party Shines At Silver State Hall
Silver State Chapter No 6 held an elaborate Eastern Star party at Silver State Hall. Guests enjoyed a drawing room setting with music by Mr and Mrs George Brady, a musical program, a supper at midnight, and dancing extending to the event's end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silver State Hall
Silver State Chapter No
Order
Eastern Star
Terpsichore
George Brady
S. H.kitto
H. A. Gilbert
G. H. Kenyon
M. F E. Hill
J. T. Wheeler
G. B. Ackerman
Opal Miller
Sheba Gold and Silver Mining Company Plans Ore Deepening
The Sheba Gold and Silver Mining Company, owner of thirteen Star City claims in Nevada, met in the Dooly block to push development. Directors Gay, Heber, M. Wells, Gc. O. Whittemore, Judge Burton, Judge G. W. Bartch and H. B. Clawson outlined plans to seek new ore bodies at deeper intervals. The company also holds a Krom concentrator, housing apparatus, and water power. the original Sheba mine produced ore years ago before development halted by litigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheba Mining Company
Salt Lake Tribune
Sheba
Star City
Sheba Gold and Silver Mining Company
Dooly Block
Nev
Krom
Sacramento
Arizona
Gay
Heber
M. Wells
GC. O. Whittemore
Burton
G. W. Bartch
H. B. Clawson
Methodist Sunday School Officers to Meet for Christmas Plans
All officers and teachers of the Methodist Sunday school are asked to meet the pastor Saturday at 7 o’clock in the parsonage to organize arrangements for Christmas exercises. FELDHUSEN & COMPANY advertise free Memer French Chocolate with orders and request names of those who may receive groceries. Turkeys and geese are offered for Christmas orders at the express office. Dr W S Porter, dentist, has an office on Bridge Street. BE Reinhart & Co’s. Inc promote Christmas presents for children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Sunday School
Feldhusen & Company
L Street
Sacramento
Cal
Nevada State News Notes and Local Events
A Reno fruit packing plant opens while Carson hosts six weddings in the near term. Reno adds a new engine to its fire department and Elko plans an opera house construction to begin next April. Tonopah reports a bakery producing 600 loaves daily. A. C. Cleveland is said to be seriously ill in Cleveland White Pine County. Frank Chapman, jailed for robbing Schmidt's store, escaped Reno but was recaptured. Pioneer W S Batley died in Reno. he once led Churchill County ranching. Joe Kiley bound over for beating a Chinaman. Washoe grand jury pending. Freight Agent Field notes rising Reno traffic. early-month business equals all of last December. John Dapeli stopped pursuit of his daughter and her lover. couple located later at Cleary ranch near Dayton. Ly on County DA had issued but withdrew a warrant. First National Bank Winnemucca annual meeting set January 9, 1902 at 1 PM for board election. St James Lodge No 9 AOUW members urged to attend December 17 meeting to elect officers. Extra Sunday Bulletin art supplements available at five cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batley
Nevada
Reno
Churchill County
Elko
John Dapeli
Dayton
Mr. Dapeli
Old Cleary Ranch
Lyon County
Virginia
Cast List from Local Pageant Prompts Community Interest
The document lists actors and participants including Deacon Thorn, George Graef, Darrah, James Reed, Dusty Jim, Billy, Pete, Constable Amelia, Mrs. Thornton, Daisy Dean, Nellie, Lewis Riley, George Coleman, Miss Dora Lye, and Frances Case. Children under 6 may enter free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deacon Thorn
George Graef
George Darrah James Reed
Dusty Jim
Billy
Pete
Constable Amelia
Thornton
Daisy Dean
Nellie
Lewis Riley
George Coleman
Dora Lyeiss Frances Case
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ladies’ Auxiliary
B. OF R. T
Winnemucca
F. C. Updike
Mrs
Phoebe Cumley
Sophie Rutherford
Jessie Rutherford
Eva Case
Myrtle Organ
Della Brewster
Hattie Case
Diehild's
Urich & Moore Bakers and Confectioners
Geo. H. Hibbins
Chicago Meal Ladies Orchestra
Box
D. McB. Rose
D. Cordano
Bridge Street
J. H. Hoyt
Carri
Tifutore
S. F. Bulletin
Alex Borland
Rye Patch
C. A. Hallowell
San Francisco
B. F. Battersby
Lafayette
Golconda
W. D. Morey
Geo. C. King
Napa, Cal
John Jury
Galena
Lander County
Winnemuce
C. C. van Duzer
Levi Strauss & CO
Car
Eastern Star Party
Othe
Diwl
W. 8S. Porter
Young
Dla
BE. Reinhart & Co’s., Inc
State News Notes
Carson
Tonopah
A. C. Cleveland
Cleveland
White Pine County
Frank Chapman
Schmidt
Joe Kiley
Washoe County
Reno Journal
First National Bank of
F. M. Lee
St. James Lodge No. 9
W. M. G. F. Muller
Kemler’s Hall
Paradise, Nevada
Paradise Dramatic Club
Palace Saloon
B. Roberts
Old
Hermitage
Cyrus Noble
Jesse Moore
Diehl’s Book Store
C. Diehl Sr
Brown Bros
Eagle Drug Store
Humboldt Soda i bin Hostad
Waukesha
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