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Newspaper
Silver State
Location
Winnemucca, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1899
Page
3
Sullivan, a 65 year old man from Lovelock, was brought to the county hospital with a broken leg after his wagon team ran away in the mountains. He had wandered for days, built a fire from wood gathered by crawling, and was found by a Lovelock party after two days exposure. Doctor Hanson has not set the leg yet but cites a fair chance of recovery despite age.
In Paradise on Christmas Eve a large audience enjoyed Prof Latta and Mine Bradshaw's tree lighting and exercises at the valley school. Santa spoke to the children and teachers earned praise. A Grange Hall ball on Christmas night drew fifty couples and lively costumes. Riley Bros. provided music. Conners and Otis plan a second ball on New Year’s Eve 1900.
Paul Scramlin arrived yesterday from Paradise. A C Willey came from Reno yesterday. Deputy Guthrie returned from Reno. Mrs Currie and her son visited with Mr and Mrs Case and left for Reno. Constable Read came from Paradise with George Howse who is jailed on an attempted burglary charge. Howse could not obtain bonds. The sun broke through morning fog after three days. clouds fringe the mountains.
Reports say Indian Frank, convicted murderer of Mrs. Del Gross and an infant, may avoid execution as Governor has not received official papers within the sixty day requirement. Rumors claim confession and lack of other evidence could complicate the case. counsel may seek reprieve, unless papers are transmitted.
The preliminary examination of Charles Emerson for slashing Chris Diehl Jr. with a razor was held before Justice Witherford. The judge dismissed the case due to insufficient evidence to bind Emerson over to the grand jury, and the Diehl brothers’ cases were also dismissed.
The Epworth ague business meeting moves to Friday night of ext week from the previous Friday. The Normal class gathers Sunday hour at the parsonage, and at the same hour the choir should assemble for New Year’s Eve music rehearsal.
At the convocation of Hum et Chapter No 9 R A M officers were installed for the Masonic year T C Hanson H P Thea Shone Diehl Sr 8 F Paulin C of H Webb P S C D Duncan R A W B Cobb M of 8d V EL A wis M of 2d V P Laveaga Sr M 1st V Geo Berk Treasurer W A Brown Secretary Chas G Smith G
Rich Death Valley miner Woodruff reports a rich claim on the Death Valley side of the Funeral mountains. He hauled two tons of ore to Barstow, earning about $4,000. Salt Lake contacts urge holding the property as a road from Salt Lake to Kramer will pass within six miles.
A furnished house is available to rent. For further particulars apply at this office.
Reno Reduction Works bullion output continues as smelters run. A twenty pound trout was caught in Pyramid Lake by Emma Nevada. H M Wallace of Elko appointed notary public. Wadaworth train dispatchers take control of 266 miles of Central Pacific after Jan 1. Newlands donates 200 to support General Lawton's widow. Mrs Ryan kills a wild cat threatening chickens near Phoenix. Reno committee studies Nevadas new text book system with fifteen members. Steele and Wright held to grand jury after Christmas burglary in Elko. Prof H H McDowell receives forty hardwood varieties from Lt Brambilla for forestry training. George W Campbell of Torrey’s Rough Riders jailed in Mexico City. seeks release through Nevada reps. Pay mine ore estimate between 300 000 and 400 000 tons awaiting rail access. North Mountain tunnel work resumes in Egan canyon White Pine. Star mine face enough ore for five years.
A claim that deafness cannot be cured by local applications and must be treated constitutionally. The text links deafness to inflammation of the Eustachian tube and catarrh, offering one hundred dollars for any case of deafness from catarrh cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure and promoting the product and company in Toledo Ohio.
Union Pacific announces an all new first class limited named The Overland Limited starting October 15. The train will depart Salt Lake City at 11 45 AM and reach Denver by 9 00 AM Omaha by 7 15 PM and Chicago by 9 30 AM with minimal car changes. Further details available at the Old Station Salt Lake office or local ticket agents.
An old advertisement touts Karl's Clover Root Tea as purifying breath by acting on the bowels. It promises an absolute guarantee and is sold for 26 cents or 50 cents at Eagle Drug Store.
An old advertisement touts Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup for teething children. It claims soothing, anti diarrheal, stomach regulation, wind colic relief, gum relief, and increased energy, sold by druggists worldwide for twenty five cents a bottle. The text credits a leading female physician and nurse in the United States.
Advertisement claims sick headaches are cured by Karl's Clover Root Tea described as a blood purifier and tissue builder. Promotes refund if not satisfied with a price of 25 cents and 10 cents for a small quantity at Eagle Drug Store.
A reader testifies that after years of illness his son suffered chronic diarrhoea. Two bottles of Chamberlain's Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy cured him. He hopes others may benefit. Sold by Brown Bros. druggists.
The notice promotes Shitoh Cough and Consumption Cure sold for 25 cents 50 cents and one dollar. If it fails to cure, customers may return the bottle for a refund. It has been sold for over fifty years under this guarantee at Eagle Drug Store.
Advertisement claims the Shilohs Cure relieves croup instantly with dramatic assurances. It is promoted as effective for severe cases and offered at 25 cents, 50 cents, and one dollar by Hagle Drug Store.
D. B. Johnston of Richmond Indiana suffers rheumatism since 1862 and reports relief after one application of Chamberlain's Pain Balm. He says it acts like magic for his swollen painful foot. For sale by Brown Bros druggists.
A world widely used remedy for half a century claims to cure incipient consumption and relieve advanced cases. The advertisement promises refunds if unsatisfied and lists prices of 26 cents 50 cents and 1 dollar sold at Eagle Drug Store.
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