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Newspaper
Silver State
Location
Winnemucca, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1897
Page
3
Weather Bureau report from February 10 1807 shows 21 hours ending 7 PM local time. Mean barometer 25.77 inches. Max temp 10 degrees, min 19 degrees, mean 0 degrees. Prevailing wind from 8W with max velocity 20 mph. No precipitation in 24 hours. Forecast min Feb 11 6 degrees. Observed by Frank Behas.
A Battle Mountain Nevada wedding unites Mr and Mrs Lemaitre Lemaitre to Miss Kate Hetlia in a home ceremony attended by family friends and sisters Mirnda Heflin and Adele Lemire. Rev Pardee officiated as Jim Corbett and William J Bryan headlines and a supper followed. The Fish Commission reports stocking success and enforcement of river pollution laws. A special meeting of Masons Lodge No 19 is slated for Thursday at 7 pm.
The community mourns the death of Mrs. J. J. Hill born July 28 1856 in Redwood City California and wife of county recorder J J Hill. She had been ill for three years undergoing treatment in Sacramento and San Francisco and died after an operation in San Francisco. She leaves a husband a daughter two sons and other relatives and will be buried in Sacramento. The Rathbone Sisters placed a floral tribute and merchants note Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy is sold locally.
Local report notes C H Wilbur arriving from the Central district and B C Dick from Oakland leaving for Elko. Baker City camp output estimated at 160000 to 170000 dollars monthly. A Wadsworth squaw attempted suicide while intoxicated. Gold bullion output forecast to surpass 100000000 dollars. Truckee and Wadsworth both claim gun clubs. Munn Davis and Stearns murdered by a half breed Indian on the Nevada frontier January 25. Nevada passes cigarette ear restriction bill in legislature. Prize fight context noted by the Dispatch. Nevada silica company ships a carload to Philadelphia, opening potential industry. Summerfield proposes glove contest law repeal via general election. Fitzsimmons en route to Nevada with boxing exhibitions planned. Rothschilds rumored to have bought 127 silver mining claims in New Mexico. Dan Stuart discusses ticket wording with Southern Pacific. Ogden to Carson route suggested for boxing bout. U.S. public schools tally and funding posted: about 896000 teachers, 179 million dollars spent, schools valued at 439 million, 15000000 students enrolled. Nettie Craven seeks police protection to carry a revolver amid threats. San Francisco reports Butler alias Aghe faced new murder charge by Warburton. extradition delay possible.
A Nevada booster piece touts mineral riches and irrigation potential, urging capital and immigration to develop silver, copper, lead, salt and coal resources. It promotes agricultural value, climate, and opportunity while urging progressive ideas. A San Francisco society critique mocks the Bradley Martins’ ball and heraldry obsessions.
In San Francisco yesterday the prosecution wrapped its preliminary examination of J. J. Cooney who faces perjury charges in the Pair will contest. Defense counsel Reddy moved to dismiss claiming the case lacks proof and accused a police detective of pressuring a citizen. Also notice an advertisement touts Syrup of Pigs for ladies and Hood's Sarsaparilla as reliable remedies.
Rubber List shows men's and boys overshoes and sandals with prices by the firm. Advertising fast rail service Winnemucca to Chicago St Louis Omaha St Paul Denver with Pullman sleepers and dining cars. Also notices Richards photographer in Paradise Feb 18 and a hotel for sale in upper Winnemucca by Tuomas Senonx Proprietor Busch Hotel.
Legal blanks offered for sale including summons subpenas warrants of arrest writs of attachment and committment for imprisonment and complaints for justices of the peace Sold at reasonable cash prices.
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