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Newspaper
Silver State
Location
Winnemucca, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1880
Page
3
A damaged OCR page lists numerous product names numbers and partial descriptions. The readable items reference values codes stores and places but lack coherent narrative or complete details. The fragment shows quantities prices and brand hints without full context or dates.
Local intelligence notes Profent 2B Mummer presenting an evening of poetry and selections at the K Church. The program includes new pieces and old favorites, with Plummer praised for mimicry and expressive facial acting. Doors open at 7 30 pm. admission is fifty cents.
Personal Nutess C C Palmer Fred Viane and John Poll left last evening on a visit to their old homes in the States. They intend to return in a few weeks with wives provided the girls exercise their leap year prerogatives. Captain G G Lyon of Carson who has been taking a look at the Paradine mines left today for home. Angie Morrison of Rye Patch arrived in town today. Married life seems to agree with him and he looks younger and barring more than when he was elected to the Legislative.
Deputy Morse and Constable Adams of Paradise report Joe Posigne and George White convicted on three charges two for drawing and exhibiting deadly weapons and one for disturbing the peace in Paradise Valley. They face fines totaling nine dollars each or about zero days in jail, and remain jailed awaiting payment.
Paradise notes describe local stagnation and rumors of mining boom and bust. The writer praises new postmaster changes, the Nicholls hotel, and saloon shifts while joking about politics and local leaders Blaine and Thurman. Plans mention a new unstable building and a Masonic Lodge with a hopeful revival. Signed U v. B.
Cilbert contracted to sink a shaft 100 feet deep on the Humboldt Bastion Red lead, in Climebar District east range about eighteen miles southeast of Unionvilla. The ledge crops out 2000 to 3000 feet on the mountainside and is among the largest in Humboldt. Early assays ranged from 15 to 15 per ton in silver, deemed too low then, but prospectors hope for a rich bonanza from the vast croppings.
Johnny Allen received a letter from James Goethus of Janes Allen’s mine in IXL stating high grade ore was found at East Star. Goethus predicts a spring rush with 50 men expected to head toward Eureka to join the operation.
The Yong Polks party at the Central Pacific Hotel is postponed to tomorrow evening. The Choral Society will also meet there at that time. Practical watchmaker Geo F Jackwell and J K Sabine pledge all work warranted.
The Reno Gazette reports the Laswell murder with his dying deposition. Laswell described Fitzgerald ambushing him at the counter and firing, a pistol misfiring on a third attempt. Inquest witnesses corroborate the shooting and the jury finds death by deliberate pistol shot from Fitzgerald without provocation.
Henny Hoppin reports the Ohio mine has reached fifty feet with richer ore. Specimens weigh several pounds and assay as high as 2500 dollars per ton in silver. Owners plan to continue the shaft to one hundred feet and ship the ore.
In District Court yesterday Bow Ling faced perjury charges in State v Bow Ling. The defendant’s demurrer to the indictment was overruled and Bow Ling pled not guilty. The case remains for the term with Bow Ling released on bail.
Readable note describes nightly offerings of fresh oysters and celery salad at Doe s Lunch Stand with a brief promotional tone.
A plain cased Elgin chronometer ladies' watch, billed as one of the best finished ladies' movements, warrants for five years, factory value $115, offered at $13. Sold by Uncle Harris, 221 Kearny Street, between Bush and Sutter, San Francisco.
Local ad touts Boschee's German Syrup as a universal remedy for coughs colds and lung troubles. It claims rapid relief, broad acceptance, and safe use for all ages with a large size priced at 75 cents.
An advertisement extols Browns Household Panacea as the most effective pain destroyer, claiming it cures pains from various ailments and speeds recovery whether taken or applied. It promotes a bedtime dose in hot water at 25 cents a bottle, and includes testimonials about other health products and local store offers.
May and Dairy Ranch for sale. Property includes home instruments and tools, mower, hay rake, and other equipment. Offered for cash or exchange for other capital property. Sale aims to attract buyers for immediate business expansion. Signed by Whidabber.
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