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Newspaper

Silver State

Location

Winnemucca, Nevada, United States of America

Date

Dec 28, 1900

Page

3

Local and Personal News From Lovelock Area

M Higgins arrives from R L Richie to Golconda visitors include G & Nixon from San Mateo J Sheehan to Golconda for relatives George Young Lovelock Justice of the Peace arrives on No 6 B E Duvivier back from Eden valley to Eden valley Yrd Southern Pacific paycar pays off employees Dr and Mrs H A MacMillan depart for Denver to visit son Pp M Palmer B F Riley and J R Harvey return from Paradise valley Mrs A Westfall and two children from Lovelock head to Golconda for relatives Brakeman Riley back from Sacramento after appendicitis operation District Attorney Van Duzer and W S Bonnifield go to Lovelock to obtain witness evidence J W Guessford loses a $50 check drawn by Cartan McCarthy Co of San Francisco H C Barton and Ad Hunter from Reno return with a carload of horses to be shipped soon New Salt Lake division time card effective January 1 No 3 westbound express now 6:25 PM if on time Conductor W A Middleton arrives from San Francisco after railroad hospital care artificial foot aids mobility will stay several days with Mr and Mrs G H Nease

BE. A. Duvivier Eden Valley Southern Pacific H. A. MacMillan Denver Col Pp. M. Palmer B. F. Riley J. R. Harvey Paradise Valley A. Westfall Lovelock Golconda Riley Sacramento van Duzer W. 5 Bonnifield Salt Lake Division W. A. Middleton San Francisco Railroad Hospital Mr. Middleton Oirs

Enjoyable Surprise Party for Mr and Mrs Sheehan

A High Five Club surprise party honored Mr and Mrs J Sheehan at their Bridge Street home. Guests included Mr and Mrs W B Dean Mr and Mrs B G White Mr and Mrs W G Dwyer Mr and Mrs C M Martin Mr and Mrs A W Card Mrs J LaVoy Mrs J A Rogers and C A Rogers. Prizes went to Mrs C Martin and C A Rogers for high five and to Mrs W B Dean and A W Card for whist. Luncheon followed at midnight. Mrs Sheehan played several piano selections.

J. A. Rogers C. A. Rogers C. Martin J. LaVoy B. G. White

Seed Distribution Announced for January Aid

The Department of Agriculture plans seed distribution in late January. Nevada residents may obtain garden seed by promptly supplying their names and addresses to Congressman Newlands.

Department of Agriculture Nevada Newlands

Murdered in Douglas: William Moore Burned In Cabin Fire

A mysterious Douglas county homicide ends in Moore’s cottage burned to ashes near the Carson river. Two Indian boys found the scene, a search party recovered human bones, and Dr. Gerdes confirms a fatal weapon of gunshot embedded in skull. An inquest and murder charge are anticipated as officers name a suspect.

William Moore Douglas County Carson River Horseshoe Bend Gardnerville Brockliss Dake Billy Fillmore Carson Valley Washoes Moore William Dressler P. N. Packard Justice of the Peace L. S. Ezell

Nevada Ex-Officer Ends Life in Reno After Service

Gordon Freeman, 30, a former Second Lieutenant of Troop A Nevada Cavalry who served in the Philippines, shot himself in Reno yesterday. He left a burial note. A Missouri native, he had lived in Reno for half his life. a mother and sister resided in Canyon City Colorado. The Journal notes health problems and a hereditary tendency to suicide. His father and brother reportedly died by suicide.

Gordon Freeman Troop A Nevada Cavalry Philippines Reno Missouri Canyon City Colorado

Deafness Cure Claim Prompts Catarrh Cure Advertisement

A medical ad claims deafness cannot be cured by local apps and must be treated constitutionally. It blames inflammation of the Eustachian tube and mucous surfaces, offering one hundred dollars for catarrh related deafness cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure and urging readers to send for circulars from F J Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio.

Hall

Paradise Christmas Festivities and Dances in 1900

Paradise residents enjoyed a Christmas tree and programs led by Rev. M W Frary with teachers Miss Mary North and Miss Fanny Case. Santa was Robert Haas. A dance by Henry Kirchner and William Kilbourn drew a full hall, with Milroy on violin and James Minor on organ. Next dance planned for February 22, 1901 with same musicians. Various locals and visitors attended, including educators from Willow Point and Central district, and families from Willow Point, Carson, and San Francisco. December 26, 1900.

Paradise M. W. Frary Mary North Fanny Case Robert Haas Santa Claus Henry Kirchner William Kilbourn Milroy James Minor Quin River West John West Willow Point

Air Brake Schools Open Along Southern Pacific Route

The Southern Pacific Company plans new buildings in Wadsworth Ogden and Sacramento to serve as air brake instruction rooms for employees. An air brake expert will lead each school and all who wish to learn can attend. The opening of school is eagerly anticipated by many.

Wadsworth Southern Pacific Company Ogden Sacramento

Stuart on His Way to Carson

Chicago dispatch reports promoter Dan Stuart, famed for the Corbett Fitzsimmons match, passed through en route to Carson Nevada. He is believed to be setting up another major fight there.

Chicago Dan Stuart Car Carson Nevada

Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup Ad and Dental Offer

An old advertisement promotes Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething children, claiming relief from crying, diarrhea, and colic, with a 25 cent price. It also advertises dental services by Dr H McDonald and a clothing sale by F C Robins & Co, noting an upcoming Winnemucca appointment and gold bridges.

Mrs. Winslow

Comstock notes and state politics brief highlights

State news notes report Dan Murphy of Comstock laid up with smallpox in Butte City Montana. Carson News hints W D Jones may become District Judge and Wm Woodburn as Attorney General. Assemblyman elect Parker of Lander seeks constituent guidance on lottery and eight hour law via letter to Austin Republican. Various small items cover charity giving, Woodcraft fire injury, and local business notices alongside advertisements for medicines and products.

Comstock Carson News W. D. Jones Fitzgerald Wm.Woodburn Parker of Lander Austin Reveille

Cannibal attack kills British prospector in Queensland

Telegraphic reports from Queensland Australia say a British prospector was slain and eaten by cannibals. In Iowa forty nine schoolchildren drowned after breaking through the foo at What Cheer yesterday. London reports say General Kitchener has not driven the Boers from Cape Colony yet. Burghers released a captured yeomanry company after disarming them. William H Smythe Indiana Mason grand lodge secretary shot in his Indianapolis office. Smythe says a woman did the shooting but police have not located her. He is not expected to live. The case is enveloped in mystery.

Queensland Australia What Cheer Iowa London Kitchener Cape Colony William H. Smythe Masonic Grand Lodge of Indiana Masonic Building Indianapolis Smythe

Notice to Stockholders First National Bank Winnemucca

Notice is hereby given that a meeting of the shareholders of the First National Bank of Winnemucca will be held at the banking house on Bridge and Fourth streets in Winnemucca Nevada on Thursday the 10th day of January 1901 for electing a Board of Directors for the ensuing year and for other business as may be proper. By order of the Board George 38 Nixon Secretary Winnemucca Nev December 11 1900.

First National Bank of Winnemucca Bridge and Fourth Streets Nevada George 38. Nixon Nev

Silver State to Bill Subscribers January 1

The Silver State will mail bills on January 1 to readers with arrears. Subscribers are asked to remit before that date or promptly after the new year begins. Send remittances to The Silver State Winnemucca Nevada.

Winnemucca Nev

Also Mentioned on This Page

M. Higgins R. L. Richie G. & Nixon San Mateo Cal Mr. and Mia. J. Sheehan George Young J. W. Guessford Cartan, McCarthy & Co Guessford H. C. Barton D Hunter GAN Frangieco Douglas Cheney & CO Toledo I. Dopson Louise Bergman Central District L. Abel Gertrude Edith Schwartz Mrs R. H. Schwartz Mamie Bradshaw The State University Seymour Case Johnnie Carter J. D. Bradshaw Stuart DR. H. &. McDonald F. C. Robins & CO State News Notes Dan Murphy Butte City Mont Pioneer Virginia Odd Fellowship Elko Independent Brown Bros DeWitt Standard House Caxton Building Peter Sherman North Stratford N. H DeWitt's Philadelphia Penn Seneee Diehl’s Book Store
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