Local News Items From Paradise and Nearby
J R Uhtrvey arrived from Paradise and Frosper Silve came from Golconda. Mrs Jos Organ returned to Star. D L Shirk came from Stein Mountain ranch. Thermometer read five degrees above zero. Wells Fargo agent W E Griffin arrived from Reno. Albert Krenkel visited from Wadworth. A Miller Lux team hauled lumber to Quin River Crossing ranch. A M E church Christmas tree drawing slated for next week. A Winnemucca wedding rumored soon. Rev E W Van Deventer to lead quarterly conference at M E church. Walks along Mrs Ford Rued’s sidewalk gravelled for safety amid heavy snow and icicles. Dr W H Hood travels to Mill City to tend Mrs Peter Organ ill. Gold Creek News suspended, to resume at Mountain Home Elko County. Dr J Ey Stubieson lecture on Imperial Germany advertised. A B C members urged to attend. Ladies of M E Church hosted a successful supper. some patrons enjoyed meals at home due to short supply. J W Brier and J H Deegan arrived from Pueblo district with about $1500 gold from first mill cleanup. Mill runs planned full time in spring. twenty-five tons ore daily. Huntington mill and plates used. concentrator less effective. Shaft now 500 feet, 225 feet planned to depth. upper workings hold about 1500 tons ore. Twenty men employed. mill and mine supported by Brim, Deegan, and Cowden. Cowden injured by falling timber but improving.
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W. H. Hood
Battle Mountain
Mill City
Peter Organ
Gold Creek
Mountain Home
Elko County
J. W. Brier
Pueblo District
Williams
Cal
J. H. Deegan
Huntington
Messrs. Brim, Deegan
Cowden
Brim
Hart
Rich gold strike at Dog Creek triggers Alaska frenzy
Alaska report by Smith recounts a sensational prospect near Dawson on Dog Creek fifty miles up the Yukon. First claim by Chubby Peterson of Peoria, Alabama struck bedrock at seven feet with near $800 per pan. Five claims pan from $800 to $1200 daily, prompting a stampede and mass claim fever among famished miners. Dr. J. E. Stubbs of the state university will give his last Imperial Germany lecture Saturday afternoon the eighteenth at the schoolhouse. UBE members urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rich' Ness
Klondike
Alaska
Smith
Colorado
Seattle
Farrallon
Dawson
Dog Creek
Yukon
Chubby Peterson
Peoria
de. J. EB. Stubbs
The
State University
Imperial Germany
U. EB. C
Anion A. En
Gardnerville Threats Raise County Lynching Fear
The Gardnerville community threatens further mob action after the Genoa outrage while vowing to punish law abiders who seek justice for Uber's murderers. The Gazette notes rising anti mob sentiment, and a Carson Examiner correspondent dismisses threats, with local church notices for December 1897 services announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gardnerville
Douglas County
Genoa
Uber
Examiner
Carson
HW. A. Lemmon
Two Inscriptions Left on Umbrellas at a Hotel
A man who left his umbrella at a hotel hall found two inscriptions. The umbrella bore a claim of belonging to a cyan who could deliver a 250 pound blow and promised a ten minute return. In place, a card stated a man who could run twelve miles an hour would not return.
Special Winnemucca Lodge Meeting Set for December 18
Winnemucca Lodge No. 19 F and A M announces a special ball meeting on Saturday evening December 18 at 7 30 sharp. Third degree work requested for Master Masons in good standing. G F B Musser Tyler invites all eligible members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnemucca Lodge No. 19
G. FB
Musser
Tyler
A Most Cowardly Murder at 803 Guerrero Street
Mary A. Clute was killed in her San Francisco upper flat by blows from a coupling pin. Albert Holt is identified by workmen as the likely accomplice. robbery appears unlikely as coins and valuables remained. An autopsy showed five blows to head, nose broken, jaw fractured, and signs of attempted defense. Clute’s husband, E. R. Clute, a traveling salesman, mourns deeply and recalls their twenty five years of marriage. The case is shrouded in mystery with ties to past figures and local speculation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary A. Clute
Guerrero Street
San Francisco
Joseph Foley
H. J. Jackson
Albert Holt
Seymour
E. R. Clute
Price Baking Powder Company
Lafayette Hotel
Clute
Sinven
Pioche
Prevent Pneumonia With Chamberlains Cough Remedy
An old advertisement extols Chamberlains Cough Remedy as a sure preventive of pneumonia and a cure for coughs and colds. It cites usage by many and urges keeping the remedy on hand, with various other products and promotions from W A Brown F C Ronxs Co M Hofman and E Reinart Co among others. The ad also touts Cascarets Candy Cathartic for constipation and Hand sarsaparilla for general vigor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Quality in Baking Powder Sparks Trade Tagline Note
A fragment references the slogan 200022 Quality meaning do it and do it well by Schilling's Best from Schilling & Company in San Francisco. The wording mixes product branding with corporate origin and location.
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J. RB. Uhtrvey
Paradise
Frosper Silve
Golconda
Mrs. Jos
Organ
Star
D. L. Shirk
Stein Mountain Ranch
W. EB. Griffin
Wells-Fargo
Reno
Albert Krenkel
Wadaworth
Miller & Lux
Quin River Crossing
M. E
Winnemuces
E. W. van Deventer
J. Ey Stubieson
Imperial
Germany
Assembly Hall
A. B.C
M. KE
Pueblo District Notes
To’elock
van Deventer
Gnnaxv Hamm
Peesonaer
Durrant
Stuart
Michigan
Stuart Co
Marshall, Mich
Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
Fr. J. Cheney & Co
Dinggitt Tice
Winnemuceg
TH. Freperter
Loti
Humboldt County
F. C. Ronrys & Co
First National Bank of Winnemucca
Winnemucca
Nevada
Groner S. Nixox
Winnenueva
Nev
Kuya
Regal
F.C. Ronxs & Co
M. Hofman
E. Bersuart & Co
E. Reinart & Co's
C.C. C
W. Reinhart & Co
E. Reinhart & Co
F. C. Robins & Co
Schilling’s Best
Schilling & Company San Prancieco
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