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Newspaper
Silver State
Location
Winnemucca, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1880
Page
3
Fragmentary report notes observations and time outputs from military units. Mentions war department, Army, and prodestt time references. Location and precise actions are unclear due to OCR errors. likely traces a wartime administrative record with uncertain dates and terms.
The Washington Republican reports the Pinte chiefs plan to leave for their Novara home tonight but postpone departure. Secretary Seluarz issues a Magna Charta ensuring Piute rights to the Majheur reservation. Each family head receives 160 acres in severalty for own cultivation. Piutes displaced by Bannack stay or return to kin, with no Piute to be forced to move to Malhour reservation.
Governor Kin ane and Lieutenant Governor Adams were seen in town yesterday en route to Paradise mines and returning from Nye county ranch visits. Landowner Joseph Marten and hay-raiser Mrs George L. of Stone House are in town. Denis Kearney toured west after addressing the Greenback National Committee. Tom Laswell was shot in Reno by gambler Barney Little. doctors say the wound may prove fatal. Weather remains delightfully cool at night and warm and clear by day.
A long and lively baseball contest saw the Nob Hillers triumph over Knockem-stiffk into a two hour battle at the grounds. Players from both teams displayed skill with bat and glove while officials debated close plays and a dislocated cap noted behind the plate. The scoreline lists Nob Hillers in a close win as Pacific tensions with the railways affected local spirits.
Brontes Kt. reports a prize fight at Battle Mountain were unconfirmed as the Mexssenger cites lack of knowledge about the event. The Deputy Sheriff denies any such combat occurred.
The Board of County Commissioners met today after adjournment with Chairman R. W. Wox vl and members Ru H L Scott and H. G. Marker. They transacted business and adjourned for the term. An elegant heavy cage chronometer priced at 150 dollars will be sold for 70 dollars at Uncia Harris 221 Kearny Street San Francisco between Bush and Sutter.
Fresh raters advertise daily delivery of oysters at G A Kauritz’s opposite the Depot.
A Grant County Oregon News correspondent details Stein Mountain and Harney Valley in Fort Harney vicinity. Descriptions cover Malheur Lake, grazing grasses, wildlife, timber species, nearby saw mill, building stone, climate, winds, and healthfulness of the region. The warm season spans June to October, winters can reach 26 degrees below zero with persistent southerly Chinook winds shaping the climate.
An advertisement from Winnemucca Nevada promotes Jackmetack perfume as the day’s most popular scent. It urges mothers to try the fragrance and credits C. A. DeLacssere, a local druggist, as the seller.
The Piute delegation arrived from Washington today and Naches and Sarah Windermucca were warmly welcomed at the depot by whites and Indians. Old Winnemucca and Captain Jim remained at Battle Mountain awaiting the next train. A Paradise informant recalls a Saturday spree by some locals. A monthly meeting of Winnemucca Hose Co. No. 1 is set for 7 PM at Justice Osborn's office.
Advertisement promotes Shilohs Con sumption Cure as the best lung medicine cure for cough asthma bronchitis whooping cough croup and consumption with a money back guarantee. It mentions Brice price 10 cents 50 days and 1 and praises porous plaster and free lunch nightly at the Palace Saloon Winnemucca Nevada by A D Williams and C A PeSaussure Druggists.
In this old ad a tonic called Shiloh's Vitalixer is pitched to relieve dyspepsia liver complaints constipation sour stomach and general debility. It promises free refund if it fails and notes a price of 75 cents. Sold by C A DeSaussarx, druggist, us-cop.
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