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Newspaper
Silver State
Location
Winnemucca, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1879
Page
3
War Department notes from Sianil Copa 17 detailing 8 Army observations at the pane moment of thaw across all stations. Data cover 31 IsTy with emphasis on timing and atmospheric readings.
J F Abel brings Angora goats to Winter but three prize animals are killed by dogs while the herd grazes near the river. A Chinese woman accused of stealing coins and bracelets faces arrest warrants after a claim of slavery in Carson. A stock cattle shipment from Tron Point to California moves through last night. S. Grasa hosts a ladies only leap year call. Sarah Winnemucca will lecture in Centennial Hall next Saturday night on tribal wrongs. New Year calls set for Mrs Bonnifield and guests tomorrow afternoon.
Following are the names and places of residence of persons married in Lyon County this year. The list covers marriages from January to December with couples such as Willian Slater and Mia Dison in Coloomba, and Joseph Brooks to Louisa Brownell in Winnemucca, among others in Paradise, Unionville, and surrounding locales.
The New York Mining Record cites Harry McCoy inspecting the Van De Water property in Spring Valley. He notes 245 foot main shafts, 35 Chinese workers formerly, 15 000 tons of ore above S40 per ton, and a near inexhaustible tissue vein per George Hearst. The mill processes 30 tons daily, ore valued with $15 000 amalgam on hand, expenses about $300 daily, and possible dividends from January 1. New veins may outperform the old, while current worker status shifts to no Chinese labor.
M. P. Freeman was appointed agent of the State University to fill the vacancy left by W. W. Bishop. He declined the post, arguing that representation on the Board of Regents should come from a region east of Elko. He favors giving Eastern Nevada, the state university’s main eastern backers, a say in management.
Those who did not receive presents at Christmas can still find articles of value and ornament in local stores tomorrow. Mrs. D. A. Russell of Tuscarora has been taken to the Nevada Asylum for the Insane. A high end shell-case riverside chronometer watch valued at $150 will be sold for $84 at Uncle Harris, 221 Kearny Street.
A local column warns that winter illnesses from colds to fevers threaten life and urges Bosener's German Surve as a proven remedy. It touts widespread use with over 930,000 bottles sold last year and claims pharmacists endorse its effectiveness.
Rev George H Thayer a Christian physician praises Shiloka Consumption Cure claiming it saved his life and his wife. The ad notes a tremendous sale at our store and perfect satisfaction for lung diseases. Bourbon Indiana May 14 1875. Sold by C A Desaccone Druggist.
A notice describes a broad sale of gold jewelry and watches at Hormy’s store and at F C Ropiy’s, urging customers to buy holiday presents now. Geo F Jackson advertised as a practical watch maker with J E Sabine, offering warranted work.
Advertisements urge relief from dyspepsia liver trouble and general debility with Shilor's Vitalzer at 75 cents and Shiloh's Porous Plaster. Druggist C A DeSaussane of Winnemucca Nevada lists soon departure and urges immediate dentistry. Also promotions for bargain clothing from F C Rons and fresh oysters from A Booth Co at GQ A Krensler near the depot.
The Van De Water Mining Company disclaims responsibility for debts unless ordered in writing by Douglas Gray or Isham or by a company driver. All debts incurred under former superintendent D. P. Pierce will be paid on approved bills. Van De Water Mine Spring Valley Humboldt County December 27, 1879.
Strayed from Washburn’s Runfiong to the Winnemucca and Comnucopis road a dirty roan big boned horse about 1000 pounds branded K on hip. Reward offered for return or information leading to recovery.
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