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Newspaper
Silver State
Location
Winnemucca, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1898
Page
3
Local notes report arrivals and departures of residents and visitors from Golconda Lovelock Willow Point and Paradise Valley. Snow tops and rain in lowlands amid court delays and mining mentions. Weather bulletin predicts warm to cold shifts with temperature and precipitation patterns for coming weeks.
Trenmore Coffin a Carson attorney tours major Nevada towns seeking information on election irregularities with potential use in a gubernatorial contest. Reno Gazette claims a move to throw out Paradise precinct could swing the race, giving McMillan a plurality over Sadler.
Dispatch from Savannah notes Rough Riders P M Richardson Captain G N Shanton Veterinary Surgeon John G Slee and Lieutenant E D Shirley arrested for stealing government horses destined for a Wild West show. Officers telegraphed from Jacksonville to seize them. The men claim they bought the horses from a Negro. Separate items discuss election contest filings with county clerk over H S Gilbert and C D Van Duzer residency, plus Eureka dramatic company planning Tony the Convict tours and a rainmaking gag in Grass Valley California.
A mixed Nevada roundup notes Tuscarora needing to save games and Luther G. Leonard’s death in Reno at 74. Superintendent Henry Cutting may relocate to California after his term. Mining and railroad items include Pratt’s ore dump car system and pumping plant preparations in Virginia City. The article cites elections, court actions, a deputy sheriff appointment, and local ads and notices.
Notice states the First National Bank of Winnemacea will hold a shareholders meeting January 12, 189, at the banking house on Bridge and Fourth streets Winnemucca Nev for electing a board of directors and other business by order of the board secretary George S Nixon Dec 12 1898 Also a note that James lodge No 9 AOU W are asked to meet tomorrow night at 8 o'clock for important business Financier G F Muccen
M Hofman shows latest woollen shawl patterns and fine soft felt shoes in stock. Readily suitable for ladies seeking comfortable footwear, visit to see new arrivals and compare styles.
An advertorial mix touts Hood s Sarsaparilla for catarrh and blood purification, De Witts Little Early Risers for liver issues, and One Minute Cough Cure for throat and lung illnesses. It also promotes Witch Hazel Salve and holiday goods from M Herman and E Remuarr Co, with a store sample quote from Perry Jr drugstore.
A discussion on marketing deter articles compares pricing and consumer behavior, noting that better value wins in public tests. It cites Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy, Hall’s Catarrh Cure, Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup, and a note on ladies’ fancy goods from E Rewanarr & Co as examples of products promoted to mothers and households.
E Remnant and Co announce a large shipment of dry goods and clothing from manufacturers. The stock is described as the largest ever brought to town with up to date clothing in endless varieties.
Richards the Photographer returns as winter headquarters at his residence on Steond street. A glass skylight enhances the gallery and he is ready to produce better work than before. Visit to view carbonet finish pieces.
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