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Newspaper
Silver State
Location
Winnemucca, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1880
Page
3
Observations from various stations note timing of signals and coin issues at multiple posts. The report covers distributed signals and currency handling across the army network with emphasis on synchronized timing.
Last spring John A. Jones drew money at Battle Mountain Post Office on a postoffice order sent to Wear who alleged forgery. Jones proved the contrity and was discharged. Detective Tracy and Deputy U S Marshal Rinse later detained Jones in Spring City on a federal warrant. He awaits transportation to Carson for trial.
Gone to Mis Mine, GW Gilbert departed last evening for his mine Linda Jo in the county with blacksmith tools and supplies. He plans to start operations at once and ship more carloads of ore earning between 400 and 900 dollars per ton. Meeting Called. Subscribers who funded the refrigerator slaughterhouse are asked to gather at Centennial Hall on Saturday evening February 7 at 6 o'clock for important business.
Stillwater prepares for a major horse race day with fast half mile contenders from Tom Chandler to Kah chues Black Harry and White Cloud. The program includes a $300 purse dash, a $100 purse half mile best three in five, plus entries from Austin figures like Vanderbilt and Aprilfool and a notable Laura Woods filly. A grand ball at Stillwater House marks the 12th with many attendees anticipated.
Two Winnemucca residents with scientific skill conducted experiments to light homes with superheated steam as a cheaper alternative to electricity. An explosion released steam and damaged their lab but left the researchers unharmed, reinforcing their belief in steam power.
The Eagle Mill at Spring Valley owned by Vary De Water Mining Company began operations last Tuesday. A one mile long flume now conveys water to the mill to ensure supply. A Winne mucca Lodge No. 10 P and A M communication is set for Saturday evening inviting visiting brothers. An ad notes a shell-cased Riverside chronometer watch, adjusted, valued at 150 dollars, for 54 dollars at Uncle Harris 221 Kearny Street San Francisco.
Joseph Hill arrived yesterday from Lewis to see Mrs. Hill and one child he had never met before arriving here, marking a rare reunion after a long separation.
J M Armstrong acting Commissioner directs Surveyor General to require sworn settler applications for public land surveys under section 2401. Applications must name township state bona fide settlers and non mineral status with affidavits from two witnesses. Certified copies, contracts, and bonds must be transmitted to this office.
The Bulletin notes the market remains weak with price ranges for carcases to dealers. Beef cattle and calf rates are given as first quality 6 to 7 4 cents per pound, other kinds 45 to 54 cents, large calves 6 to 7 4 cents, small calves 7 4 cents, Morron and wethers 4 to 5 cents, ewes 3 to 4 cents per pound.
Two beautiful pictures of artistic merit prepared for display at the Central Hotel. The ivory contest will begin at eight sharp, promising an exciting evening for guests in the parlor of the palatial residence setting.
Religious services announced at the M E Church for Sunday with preaching at 11 a m and 7 p m conducted by Rev Warrington. Sunday School to follow the morning service and all are invited to attend.
Adaho Bullion and Wells Fargo Express moved a single bullion bar from Silver City Idaho valued at 31 454 81. The shipment arrived today under guard and is recorded in transit.
Listed letters awaiting patrons in Winnymucca Nevada on February 7 1880 include Anderson B C Asher G M Arry A Barnwell E Campbell J E Hutchison Thomas Jewell Samuel Keith J G Lockwood A C Sands F J Tracy George. Postmaster F C Rovers notes addressees should cite advertised February 7 1880.
Reverend George H Thayer praises Shilohs Consumption Cure calling it lifesaving for him and his wife. The report notes a tremendous sale at a Bourbon Indiana drugstore with claims of perfect satisfaction for diseases like Nee Viseases and other ailments.
Worms cause sickness in children and are blamed on various causes. Brown's Vermifuge Comsits or Worm Lozenges claim to destroy worms without harming delicate children. Widely used by physicians and said to be absolutely sure in eradicating worms. Twenty five cents a box. fatsly And Celery Salad, every night, at Doc's Lexcn Stanp, 15 tf
An advertisement touts Boschee's German Syrup as a top selling cough and lung remedy. It cites rapid relief for pneumonia and lung troubles, claims universal efficacy, and urges readers to consult their druggist for the truth of the remarks. The product is priced at 75 cents for the large size.
Advertisement touts Brown’s Homehold Panacea as the most effective pain destroyer in the world. It claims to quicken the blood and relieve chronic or acute pain whether used internally or externally, cures pain in the side back or bowels sore throat rheumatism toothache and catarrh, and sells for 25 cents a bottle with bedtime use.
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