Local arrivals and social notes from the region
Local brief records show F. A. Miller arriving from Golconda and Ww. H. Parry of Terrace arriving yesterday. A. J. Rand of St. Louis and Commissioner Westfall from Lovelock are noted. Morey and son returned from an Eastern trip. County Commissioners begin their first meeting of the new year. Wool buyer James J. McNamee heads eastward. Charles McConnell arrives from McDermit and heads to San Francisco, Dora and Nellie Sheehan visit Winemucca relatives before leaving for Elko. Weather shifts from springlike to cloudy with a storm forecast tonight. The paper notes a lighthearted disclaimer about future mistakes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. A. Miller
Golconda
Ww. H. Parry
Terrace
A. J. Rand
St. Louis
Westfall
Lovelock
Morey and Son
James J. McNamee
Charles McConnell
McDermit
San Francisco
Missen Dora
Nellie Sheehan
Elko
Escape from Lovelock Jail Shocks Local Community
Frank Bryan, held on horse and saddle theft charges, broke from Lovelock jail Sunday night. Jailer left dinner at 5 pm. Bryan pried bars and fled the outer room before night lockup. Authorities believe he may have had outside help and has not been recaptured.
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Lovelock
Frank Bryan
Bryan
Unclaimed Letters at Winnemucca Post Office
Postmaster Warren lists unclaimed letters in Winnemucca Nevada on January 2 1960 including Belmont Ida Boyer W Cameron H G Cadogan C Delano T Davis Chas Diamond Allen Kerns Mare BE J Metto Henry Marshall Rayle A Valle G Hempstead. Persons calling for any of the above letters please say advertised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnemucca
Nevada
Belmont
Ida Boyer
Cameron
H. G. Cadogan
C. Delano
Davis
Chas.Diamond
Allen Kerns
Mre
BE. J. Metto
Henry Marshall
Rayle
One Round Bareknuckle Pugilists Quietly Resolve Dispute
Two young men settled a dispute over physical prowess with a single bareknuckle one round test. One landed two stiff punches to the jaw, proving the other superior and prompting the loser to vow to keep out of range in the future New Year.
Honeyman Still Alive After Philippine Prisoner Report
Anxiety over BE Honeyman of the Nevada Cavalry who was reported prisoner in the Philippines eases by news from Albert Minnhsen of San Francisco. The message, received days before Thanksgiving, states he is in good health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Honeyman
Nevada Cavalry
Philippines
Albert Nnichsen
San Francisco
Death of Wehard DeForrest in Wyoming Saddlery Troop
Wehard DeForrest, a saddler with Trop M. Torrey's Rough Riders and engineer of the hoisting works, was killed last Friday in Wyoming when he fell from a shaft. He enlisted at Winnemucca as the first call for volunteers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyoming
Wehard DeForrest
Trop M
New Text Books Adopted by School Committee
At the final session of the committee, Baldwin's readers were adopted over Swinton's. A rational phonics system was adopted as preliminary. Natural geography chosen over Fry or Harper. Full attendance requested at the regular meeting tomorrow at 8 o'clock. By order of the H. P. W. A. Brown, secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baldwin
Swinton
Fry
Harper
H. P
Notice to Stockholders of First National Bank of Winnemucca
Notice is given that a meeting of the shareholders of the First National Bank of Winnemucca will be at the banking house on Bridge and Fourth streets in Winnemucca Nevada on January 11 1900 to elect a board of directors for the ensuing year and for other proper business. Secretary George S Nixon. Dec 11 1899.
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First National Bank of
Winnemucca
The
Asso
Bridge and
Fourth Streets
Nev
George S. Nixon
Joemuced
McCoy Wins From Maher In Coney Island Bout
The Maher McCoy match at the Coney Island Sporting Club drew a large crowd. McCoy rose in betting from 900 to 60 as rounds unfolded with rapid exchanges and notable left hooks, while Maher pressed the pace and defended against McCoy's flurries in a closely fought contest.
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Silver State
New York
Maher- McCoy
Coney Island
Maher
McCoy
Gus Roblin
Charles White
McCoy Stock
Kid
Peter
MceCoy
The
McCoy Knocks Out Maher After Jaw Shots
McCoy lands decisive lefts and crosses to Maher’s jaw forcing a clinch. A hard swing drops Maher and he is counted out as the fight ends with McCoy the winner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maher
McCoy
Peter
China’s Open Door Policy Secured With Major Powers
The secretary of state announced a successful cabinet brief on open door talks with Europe and Japan. He said Britain Germany France Russia and Japan gave favorable responses and Italy is expected to follow, ensuring America’s stake in China’s commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Europe
Japan
China
Great Britain
Germany
France
Russia
Italy
America
German East African Line Seizure Probe Reported
Hamburg papers say the German Foreign Office has summoned the managing director Herr Wierhmann to Berlin to explain the seizure of the steamer Bundesrath by the British cruiser Magicine on December 20 off Delagoa Bay for contraband of war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamburg
Foreign Office
Herr Wierhmann
Berlin
Delagoa Bay
Nevada Notes Report Highlights and Local Moves
State notes list plans for a Knights of Pythias lodge at Yerington and continued teacher retention in Virginia City. Virginia coal mill says Nevada wheat shipments in carload lots are being explored. Elko dances raise funds for General Lawton’s widow. Governor Sadler receives Indian Frank case papers. Ferris of Reno plans stocking Nevada with pheasants next spring. State University vows to expel students for smoking or intoxication. Eureka & Palisade mail service discussed to run six days weekly. J G Marx named superintendent of Robust mine in Ely District. Copper development eyed on Gregory near this place and Wilson near Brunswick. Dayton Times notes death of Perrow, famed Nevada Stars pitcher, in Butte mine accident.
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Knights of Pythias
Yerington
Virginia City
Old Virginia
Nevada
Elko
Lawton
Sadler
Fitzgerald
Indian Frank
del Grosso
Co. P
Post Office Department
Eureka & Palisade
J. G. Marx
Utah
Robust
Ely Mining and Milling Company
Gregory
Wilson
Brunswick
Dayton Times
Deafness Cure Debate and Medical Ad Notice
An old advert claims deafness stems from inflamed Eustachian tubes and catarrh, touting Hall's Catarrh Cure with a $100 reward for incurable cases. It also mentions a furnished house to let and refers readers to the office for details.
Household Hints for Cleaning and Polishing Art Objects
Practical tips cover cleaning oil finishes with weak tea and furniture polish, reviving gilt frames with white of egg and chloride, removing fly specks with egg white, cleaning plaster busts in starch, refreshing old leather book covers with egg yolk, and removing ink stains with diluted oxalic acid applied by camel hair brush.
Teachers Examination Notice for Humboldt County Nevada
Notice of reg nar examination for teachers certificates in Humboldt County Nevada to be held at the courthouse Winnemucca on January 8 9 and 10 1900. Applicants must notify County Superintendent C D Van Duzer by January 8 1900. Dec 23rd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Humboldt County
Nevada
Winnemucca
C.D. van Duzer
Flow Is Your Wife Has She Lost Her Beauty
An old ad proclaims constipation indigestion and sick headache as the main causes of beauty loss. Karl's Clover Root Tea is advertised as a cure for over fifty years. Priced at 25 and 50 cents with money back if unsatisfied at Eagle Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karl
Eagle Drug Store
Universal praise for Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
M W Fisher of Liberty West Virginia endorses Chamberlains Cough Remedy as a universal preventive and cure for croup stating his family has used it for years with perfect success. The remedy is sold by Brown Bros Druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union
Chamberlain
M. W. Fisher
Liberty
W. Va
Brown Bros
Do You Know Consumption is Preventable
A promotional notice for Shiloh's Cough and Consumption Cure by Eagle Drug Store advertises a guaranteed cure for cold and cough linked to consumption prevention and states fifty years of positive guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shiloh
Eagle Drug Store
Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy Boosts Local Sales
Pierson drug store manager Martin reports strong sales of Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy. Five bottles sold to a customer and many others satisfied by its quick relief from coughs and sore throats amid la grippe season. Brown Bros. Druggists carry the remedy.
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Martin
Pierson Drug Store
Chamberlain
la Grippe
Chicago
Calumet
Brown Bros
Muddy complexions blamed on constipation cure touted
An advertisement touts Karl's Clover Rot Tea as an absolute cure for chronic constipation. It claims the product has sold for fifty years with an absolute guarantee and lists prices of 25 and 50 cents at Eagle Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karl
Eagle Drug Store
Delinquent Tax Sale Notice in Humboldt County Nevada 1900
The Humboldt County Treasurer announces a January 16 1900 public auction at the courthouse door for delinquent taxes on numerous properties in Winnemucca Golconda Kennedy and Spring Valley. Listings include mills hotels parcels and improvements with totals and penalties and a six month redemption period with 3 percent monthly interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnemucca
Humboldt County
Nev
Chris Beck
Chester Betheil
Boston Mill and Mining Company
Willow Creek
Cts
Frank P. Cady
Old Fort McDermit
J. T. Edwards
Stanley
J. A. Ferraro
Hollingsworth & Sharp
Ah Louie
Golconda
Chris Maltesti
Cinnebar Avenue
Kennedy
E. L. Stin
Otto Stahlman
Henry Schmidt
Jenkins’ Mill
Charlie Wah
Peter Dory
H. S. Gilbert
Also Mentioned on This Page
W. A. Brown
Silver
State News Notes
Perrow
Butte
Mont
Nevada Stars
Ahameda Alerts
Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Halls Family
Diehl’s Book Store
Bridge Street
Winnemac
Boreas
C. Diehl
Imayetie
Depst
Winnemucva
J.H. Hoyt
Spodeien E. Reinhart & Go's
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