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Newspaper
Silver State
Location
Winnemucca, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1879
Page
3
War Department bulletin notes observations taken simultaneously at 417 stations. Data recorded at Deowauen and other sites show uniform timing at 4 17 A M. Observations document consistent readings across the network for that moment.
Local intelligence reports a Carson-born Chinese woman named Ab Quy who married a local Chinaman under Judge Ponnefiell, then traveled east to Cortez District. The owner allegedly plans grand larceny charges to reclaim her, aiming to reestablish slavery. Such cases are reportedly common, with authorities and officers allegedly paid to overlook re enslavement.
John Guthrie of the Sonoma ranch in Grass Valley reports seven to eight inches of snow last week twelve miles south of town. He notes workers dug postholes Saturday with ground unfrozen at six inches, and cites bare grout nearby as evidence, urging caution before accepting his account.
Tax Silver Store advertises Mr Levy offering wholesale access to a wide general merchandise stock. It notes new shipments of Live Oak whisky and Horse Shoe Tag cigars and invites wholesale buyers to sample. Also mentions visitors Mrs Hill and Mr Twisa, and a diamond ring offer at Anuble Harris 221 Kearny Street between Bush and Sutter.
Citizens of Battle Mountain petitioned General Superintendent Towne to make their town a division point with engine houses and shops. Towne replies the line cannot extend beyond Winnemucca due to grades and distance, but remains open to changes that reduce division stations. A later Winnemucca note reiterates efforts to keep Winnemucca as a divisional point.
James Doolin starts a prospecting trip with a twelve-mule team from this town to Silver State District loaded with lumber and mining supplies. He and Tom Cain own the Floren claim nearby and plan to haul ore for shipment upon the team’s return. The Florence lies six to eight miles north of Silver Hill, area of the Silver Bill and related claims.
The following officers of Winnemucca Lodge No. 19 F and A M were installed last Saturday evening for the new Masonic year by G A Walker Past Master Alex Wise W M E D Kelley S W John Bannister J W M Staunton Treasurer 5 Osborn 8 Drg LN Levy J D George Berk and Charles McDeid Stewarts J M Dowdell Tyler
Passenger trains arrived yesterday on the new time card. The Westbound train came twenty minutes early and the Eastbound two hours twenty five minutes early. Railroad men doubt the new arrangement will last long.
To let a furnished carpeted room with stove on Melarkey street. Apply to Mrs. G F Surra on the premises. 27-26.
A Victorian-era notice warns that life expectancy is shrinking and winter illnesses claim many lives. It cites Rosener's German Syrup as a cure for throat and lung diseases, claiming 950,000 bottles sold last year with no failures. The piece also advertises discounts at E. Reinhart & Co and F. C. Renty’s for hats, cloaks, shirts, and overcoats, plus a Shiloh’s Plaster remedy and local watchmaker services.
A bold pledge expressing resolve to join with longtime allies and fresh partners. The statement emphasizes relentless effort and time spent to deserve success, asserting that experience restricts but does not define progress.
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