Saloon Row Ends With Injuries and Paranary Disturbance
A drunken altercation at the Silver State saloon left Alex Vestal of Paradise with a broken head and injured arm after a dispute over ownership claims. Vestal was jailed overnight and given medical attention. Christmas also saw a Winnemucca wedding as J. C. Carver wed Miss Maud Miller at the bride’s mother’s home with Rev. Geo H Greenfield officiating. The couple departed for San Francisco for their honeymoon before returning to reside in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alex Vestal
Paradise
Jalil
Silver State
Vestal
Henry Savornin
Winnemucca
J. C. Carver
Ision
Mrs. Carver
San Francisco
British Victory in Saloon Brawl Reported
In a downtown saloon two citizens argued over British and Boer qualities after Tom and Jerry drinks. One side fled with the win in a practical display of merits, a telegraph to the London War Office indicating the outcome for dispatch to readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lonin
Engfl
Foggy Weather Envelops Humboldt Valley and Frost Trails
Report describes heavy fog over the Humboldt valley with lingering frost covering ridges and vegetation. Residents recall no prior fog events, while some testify to rare desert rain near Winnemucca Mountain as workers navigate tunnels through dense mist.
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Humboldt Valley
Unruly Drunk Attacks Woman on Bridge Street
A drunken stranger grabbed a young woman on Bridge Street Sunday evening and was punched in the jaw by a bystander. He released her and slunk away, leaving a damaged assailant described as unrepentant and to be tarred and feathered as punishment.
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Bridge Street
Held to Answer in Assault Case at Paradise
The examination of George Howse on a charge of assault with intent to kill Henry Kirchner before Justice Clayton at Paradise Saturday resulted in Howse being bound over to the grand jury. His bail was set at 2000 dollars, which he posted, or he would have remained in jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Howse
Henry Kirchner
Clayton
Paradise
Howse
Insane Swede Arrested at Golconda Jail
An insane Swede found in Golconda was lodged in the jail by Constable Lamb after threatening his room mate at the Adelaide mine. He will be examined by an insanity board today.
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Lamb
Suspect Taken Between Lovelock For Examination
Constable Walsh brought in the suspect from Lovelock after arrest on the prior day for horse stealing. The individual was turned over for examination in Lovelock on the charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lovelock
Walsh
Lover Sunday
Frank Bryan
Wells Herald Publishes Special Christmas Edition
The Wells ladies produced a twenty page Christmas edition of the Wells Herald on Friday. The issue is well illustrated and praised for both literary and mechanical quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Ladies of Wells
Wells Herald
To Let A Furnished House For Further Particulars
The notice advertises a furnished house for rent with inquiries to the office. It also mentions the installation of officers on Wednesday near December 27 by order of the M. G. and F. P. Muller.
Local and Personal Highlights and Holiday Events
Local residents arrived from nearby towns and regions including Golemmda Shirk Carlin Denio Reno San Francisco and Wells. The Armory dance and public Christmas tree drew large crowds as a brief literary program accompanied Santa Claus. A horse accident injured Richard Glanville at Clear Creek ranch and ice houses report a strong crop with ten inch thick ice.
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E. C. Winder
Cloverdale
Cal
Clara
Carrie
Mamie Choate
T. J. Hadley
Unionville
Winnemuica
Armory Hall
Frank EB. Leonard
Lewis
van Duzer
Paradise
Ed. Kirchner
Richard Glanville
Clear Creek Ranch
Santa Claus
Comstock Power Plant Contracts Move Ahead at Floriston
The Truckee River General Electric Company plans a big dam across the Truckee river at Floriston to power Comstock mines. Construction and pole-line setup will proceed quickly, with Westinghouse handling electrical machinery under contract.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comstock
Truckee River
General Electric Company
Floriston
Westinghouse Peopl
Virginia Chronicle
Will Run Again Stanford No. 1 Locomotive Refit
The celebrated engine Stanford No. 1, a pioneer on the Central Pacific railroad, has been thoroughly refitted. It will return to service soon, leaving Fresno under its own steam via the Southern Pacific to Truckee to work for the Sierra Lumber Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Pacific Railroad
C. BE
Fresno
Southern Pacific
Truckee
Sierra Lumber Company
Truckee Republican
What Is Shiloh Grand Old Remedy for Coughs and Consumption
In a worldwide, 50 year record the Shiloh remedy is promoted as curing incipient consumption and aiding advanced cases. The ad offers refunds if unsatisfied and lists prices of 25, 50 cents and 1 dollar from Eagle Drug Store.
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Shiloh
Eagle Drug Store
Are the children growing nicely with Scott's Emulsion
A vintage urging to try Scott's Emulsion for delicate children. It claims to be both a food and a medicine promoting growth taller stronger healthier and steadier temperament, addressing concerns of weakness or thinness.
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Scott
Nevada mineral exhibit prepared for Paris exposition
Newsman reports Commissioner Yerington and staff classify and box Nevada minerals for the Paris show. A wall map will display mineral locations and routes, with each exhibit numbered for instant origin and distance. Fifty three cases shipped. about twenty more planned. owners urged to loan fine gold specimens with value noted for insured return.
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Yerington
Nevada
Carson
Wells, Fargo & Co
New York
Express
Washington
Waterman Granted Pension and Nevada News Notes
Charles M. Waterman of Virginia City receives a $6 pension. The DeLamar company paid over $30,000 in wages last Thursday. Two engines were derailed in Reno yards by an open switch. Four hundred tons of grain at Riverside mill Reno await grinding. No new smallpox cases at Carson Indian school. patients well. State Senator Flannigan of Washoe seeks Republican nomination next year. California Fish Commissioners may stock thousands of trout in the Truckee River this season. W J Wilson of Gibson City Illinois buys two copper claims in Lyon County paying $2,000 toward a $5,000 price. Virginia Enterprise notes youths attempted to wreck Chinatown gambling game, windows broken. a Chinaman fired a shot and hostilities ceased.
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Charles M. Waterman
Virginia City
DeLamar Company
Reno
Riverside
Carson Indian School
Flannigan
Washoe County
California Fish Commissioners
Truckee River
W. J. Wilson
Gibon City
Ill
Lyon County
Virginia Enterprise
Hall's Catarrh Cure Claim and Cure Pledge
An advertisement claims deafness stems from inflammation of the Eustachian tube and offers $100 for any catarrh related deafness cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. It promotes the remedy and sells Hall's Family Pills, with Toledo Ohio contact details and physician endorsements.
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Hall
P. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Halls Family
Son of an Ohio Merchant Cured of Chronic Diarrhoea
A father from Glencoe testifies his son cured after using two bottles of Cham berlain s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. Sold by Brown Bros. druggists.
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Ohio
Chamberlain
Thomas
Bower
Glencoe
Brown Bros
Hood’s Sarsaparilia Wing Wins Favor for Cure
A historical note touts Hood’s Sarsaparilia as a cure for disease. The text credits its “genuine curative power” and praises the product for bringing victory over illness.
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Hood
Shiloh's Cure Advertised For Croup Relief
A local ad touts Shilohs Cure for croup claiming rapid relief even in severe cases. Promises dramatic results for young mothers facing the illness, offered at 25 cents 50 cents and one dollar by Eagle Drug Store.
Carver and Miller Wed in Winnemucca
In Winnemucca Nevada on December 25 1899 J C Carver and Maud B Miller were married by Rev Geo H Greenfield. Both spouses are residents of Winnemucca.
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Ocarver—Miller
Winnemucca, Nev
Geo. H. Greenfield
J. C. Carver
Miss Maud &. Miller
Winnemucca
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Carver-Miller
G. Fp, Muller, ‘Lyler
Louis Freemouth
C. Fisher
Golemmda
Shirk
Laura Miller
Carlin
Robert Dento
Dento
A. D. Wilcox
Dr. Hudgens
Henry Nelson
William Denio
Denio
Albert Krenke
Wadsworth
Maud BE
Wightman
Anna
George Miller
Golconda
Miller & Lux
Los Banos
F. X. Murphy
Kate
Lillie Pearce
Albert Wolf
B.E. Winfrey
Charles Rogers
Wells
State News Notes
In the Furniture
Indies
E. Reinhart & CO
First National Bank
Nemugga, New
Oppioers
Lee
J. Sibball
Geo. S$. Nixon
W Brije
Flare
Busch JH
Thes
Mm. B. Staunton
Boling Works and
Depo House
A. Krenkel
Waukesha
Wutu
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