Local News Items Mixed With Trials and Weather
The piece covers varied items from the region including a second trial verdict in Washoe county tax case against the V and T A R company, commentary on local commerce, a partial grand jury report, a bank closure in Chicago, changes in band practice, a governor’s appointment, labor federation resolution, a Virginia City pitcher moving to San Francisco, and notes on cattle in Honey Lake and Surprise valleys. It also reports train robbery near Comstock, a violent incident in Bridgeton, and Nevada politics, immigration debate, and beef price observations from San Francisco buyers.
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Washoe County
V. & T. A. R. Company
Verrow
Virginia City
San Francisco
Comstock
Reno
Honey Lake Valley
Distriet
Surprise
Honey Lake
Southern Pacific
San Antonio
Texas
Antonio Jorce
Vineland
Bridgeton
N.J
Cheeseman
Keeper Watkins
Watkins
The
Gazette
Sadler
Nevada
U.S
Elko Gold Field Visions and a Court Case Arc
A Bingham Utah Bulletin excerpt details Gold Creek Mining Company plans in Elko county with 10 000 acres of placers 60 lode claims water power and a natural reservoir to feed hydraulicking and electricity. It notes a New York based ownership group and future town development. Also covered are a Nevada district court ruling dismissing state tax claims against the C P R R Co regarding Humbolt and Lander counties and a Sacramento Bee critique of Rev Dr McLean Ball and Brown amid pulpit misconduct reports with moral rebuke.
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Bingham
Utah
Elko County
Gold Creek Mining Company
Gold Creek Company
New York
Wall Street
Elko
Cheney
State of Nevada
Humboldt
Lander
van Lennep
Surveyor General
Humbold
Dr. McLean
Los Angeles
California
J. W. Ball
Antil
McLean
Christ
Jerusalem
McLean, Ball
C. O. Brown
Sacramento Bee
Fair Will Case and Local Elections in Nevada
The hearing in the great will contest in San Francisco featured ex notary James J. Cooney who testified about deeds naming Mattie Craven instead of Nettie Craven and his confusion over the names. County commissioners in Winnemucca reported recounts for assembly and justice races with minimal changes, Hoenstine leading Ruddell by three votes for assembly and Rutherford maintaining a five vote majority for justice. Hermion Temple No 5 Rathbone Sisters call a 7 pm meeting Tuesday December 22 at their hall, with all members urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James J. Cooney
James G. Pair
W. C. Ruddell
FP. G. Hoenstine
J. Rengon
G. W. Rutherford
Justice of the Peace of
Winnemucca
Ruddell
Hoenstine
Justice of the Peace
Rutherford
Hermion Temple No. 5
Rathbone Sisters
M. E. C. Awnxm
E. LaVoy
Infant left at hay yard doorstep draws neighbors
A two months old baby boy was found on the doorstep of Jake Martin’s house in the hay yard at 11 o’clock Friday night. Mrs. Martin plans to adopt the child as the unknown parents remain unidentified. The scene drew many visitors and extensive debate about the child’s appearance and background across several blocks as the Durrant trial moves forward in San Francisco with new briefs filed and responses due.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carson
Jake Martin
Durrant
Supreme Court
San Francisco
Theodore Durrant
Fitzgerald
Christmas storm forecasts and assorted notices
Foster's bulletin outlines a warm and cool wave path across the United States from January 21 to February 2 with rain and storm timing by region. A Liberal Christmas Offer promotes low prices and no drummer tariffs. Rag carpet weaving services are available from Mrs M E Biters in Lovelock Nevada. Syrup of Figs advertises safety and authenticity from the California Fig Syrup Company. Hall's Catarrh Cure claims a nationwide remedy with testimonials and Druggists offer.
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Foster
Pacific Coast
Rockies Country
Great Central
Rockies
California Fig Syrup Company
Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
F. J Cheney
West & Truax
Whal
Toedo
Walding, Kinnan & In
Shareholders Meeting at First National Bank of Winnemucca
The regular annual meeting of the shareholders of the First National Bank of Winnemucca, Nevada, will be held at 10 o'clock 4 mw on Thursday, January 14, 1897, to elect a board of directors for the ensuing year, amend article 3 of the articles of association, and conduct other business.
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First National Bank of Winnemucca
Winnemucca
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I'S
T. A. Burns
W. F Twist
National Bank of Tlingia
Chicago
Tts
James R. Judge
K. M. Beatty
Convention of American Federation of Labor
Federation
House
Barthold
Missouri
Senate
America
Wheeler
Elko’s Gold Field
Pete
M. E. Bitors
Lovelock
Nev
M. Hofman
New York City
Upper
Thomas Suonx
Busch Hotel
Porter
W. F. Benjamin
Spectator
Rashford
Chamberlain
Dexter
Town
Iowa
W. A. Brown
Tut Hood
Hood
E. Reinhart & Co's
East
Union Pacific
St. Louis
Omaha
St. Paul
Denver
Ogden
H. Kitto
Southern Pacific Co
Winnemueca
D. E. Burley
Union Pacific Co
Salt Lake
Nicks
ROYAL
Agate Alor
York
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