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Newspaper
Silver State
Location
Winnemucca, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1894
Page
3
Reno and Wadsworth items note a constitutional cigarette law ruling by Judge Cheney, changes to railroad conductors free expressage, spring building plans, and a tragedy in Austin. They report cold weather, upcoming N N G company elections, recovery hopes for an Italian shooting victim, possible spring cattle feed shortages, and debates on silver.
Alpha Vaughan and brothers surrendered after the fatal shootout near the Litster residence in Boone Canyon. John Litster died of a heart-shot wound and Willie Litster died from abdominal wounds after Beta Vaughan altercation claims. Coroner’s jury finds Alfred Vaughan acted without provocation. Charley Vaughan and Nick Rast detained on murder charges.
A five foot square blue print map filed at Lincoln county recorder shows the proposed Nevada Southern line across California Nevada and adjacent territories. It outlines lines from Blake to Manuel to Las Vegas valley then toward Muddy valley with branches to Utah Cedar City Clover valley Pioche and a possible Meodow Valley route via U P grade. The plan suggests cheaper transportation could bring decades of prosperity.
A French paper recounts at Lille a conjurer Sarbacan promising to decapitate a spectator. A jealous suitor steps forward but is halted by his beloved who drags him away. The crowd enjoys the near-miss as the staged decapitation is prevented and the moment becomes the joke. Other local notices list arrivals and departures with residents visiting or returning from nearby towns. Hood's Sarsaparilla ad ends the column urging readers to choose the remedy.
A missing man case asks for help locating William F M Whitaker known as Frank P Mellville Frank M Whitaker and Wm B Ednar. Last heard from in 1882 after work on a widow’s ranch in Ione valley Winters California and later possible moves to San Diego Los Angeles or Arizona. His parents seek any information to confirm his fate and whereabouts. Stockholders Meeting notice follows.
An advertisement extols Syrup of Figs as the best family remedy for constipation with gentle action and pleasant flavor. It also warns against mercury containing catarrh ointments and promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure from F J Cheney.
Notice states the regular monthly meeting is postponed to Monday January 8 1894 at 7 30 AM. By order Prior Rasx Foreman J H Jon Secretary. In separate ad text Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup touted for teething with claims of relief and wide sale through druggists at twenty five cents per bottle.
Winter headaches due to lack of exercise are blamed, and Krause's Headache Capsules are advertised as a universal cure. The ad suggests one capsule before bed and one in the morning to prevent headaches from late meals. Also promotes Buckingham's Dye for beard coloring and Simmons Liver Regulator for clear heads.
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