Local notes and society items from the region
A busy town night show prompts a big dance after the show. Dr Hood of Battle Mountain visits, C I King arrives from Salt Lake, and reservations are priced at one dollar with general admission seventy five cents and children fifty cents. The Leick partnership dissolves. A Bodie collection raises 311 for a San Francisco sick man. Barney Cosgrove receives a pardon after a 25 year life sentence for murder in Elko. Commissioner Archer dismisses a defamatory postal card case. The Harvey family returns from the East with horses to Paradise. Gov Jones aide Hanford reports hope in the governor’s recovery. Milling machinery arrives for Recanzone Forgnone’s new flour mill in Paradise valley. The Hadley jail holds two whisky sellers to Indians Ah Tom and Ross Allen. Nevada supreme court reverses Vaughan murder conviction with a new trial likely, costs mount in Lander County and venue changes loom. End date two years after crime as the case drags on.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Hood
Battle Mountain
C. I. King
Salt Lake
Busch
John
Jacob Leick
Bodie
San Francisco
Barney Cosgrove
Carson
Elko
Archer
W. H. Downing
Emil W. Sommer
Churchill County
J. R. Harvey
James
Paradise
W. T. Hanford
Jones
Hanford
Supreme Court
State of
Nevada
Alfred Vaughan
Litster Brothers
Austin
Lander County
Belknap
J. Bonnifield
Bigelow
C. J
Vaughan
Lander
Coffin Charged With Bribery in Carson Case
The Carson News reports that D. Circe filed an affidavit with U S court alleging Trenmer Coffin bribed witnesses and paid Joseph Langevin $100. Grand details await Judge Hawley’s morning session. A Grass Valley Union note recounts a deadly rattle snake poisoning linked to boots that caused multiple deaths and near misses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carson
D. Circe
United States Court
Trenmer Coffin
Joseph Langevin
Hawley
Circe
Grand Parade Highlights Winnemucca Event and Uncle Tom's Cabin
A 75 by 10 by 14 foot private car led a large parade at noon featuring 40 participants and several animals including bloodhounds ponies mules and a donkey. The chariot and Eva drew crowds while a 14 member brass band performed three selections. Tonight Armory hall hosts Uncle Tom's Cabin with seats 1 and 0.75 dollars and children 0.50. Felix Levy 35 of San Francisco and formerly of Winnemucca died yesterday. funeral at 10:30 this morning with no cause given.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnemucca
Armory Hall
A. Kleinhans
N. Levy
Felix N. Levy
San Francisco
Felix Levy
California
Felix
False charges proved untrue in Nevada mining case
The San Francisco Call retracts allegations against Evan Williams connected to Hale and Norcross mining disputes. After reviewing court records, the paper finds no ground for the charges and states Williams’ reputation in Nevada remains untarnished. The piece underscores journalistic corrections and accountability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
M. W. Fox
Hale & Norcross Mining Company
Evan Williams
Call
Williams
Hale & Norcross
Carson Branch
Fox
Nevada
Cal
Remarkable Union Pacific Time Figures and Local Trades
Fast travel times to Denver and other cities via Union Pacific trains with Pullman cars and dining service. Local ads promote footwear, hats, and Furnishings from Winnemucca merchants, Dr Perry dentistry, and Epicure coffee. Also featured are Hood's Sarsaparilla and Winslow’s Teething Syrup ads and Stoves and Tinware sale notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Chicago
St. Louis
Kansas City
New York
Union Pacific
Death of Felix N. Levy in San Francisco
Felix N. Levy a native of California died in San Francisco on January 20 1896 after a long illness. The deceased passed after fifty years in state affairs leaving a notable record in local circles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Levy
San Francisco
Felix N. Levy
California
Notice of Final Proof Hearing for George L. Pitt
Land Office Carson Nev announces that George L. Pitt has filed notice of intention to make final proof for his claim. Proof will be before the Register and Receiver at Carson City Nevada on February 2, 1806, for the NW of Section 22 Township 27 North Range 91 East, M. Application No. 161.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carson
Nev
Carson City
Nevada
George L. Pitt
Township
Range
Also Mentioned on This Page
Recanzone & Forgnone
Paradise Valley
Silver State
Hadley
Ah Tom
Ross Allen
U. S
Coffin
Grass Valley Union
Chico
Thomas Horton
Horton
Napoleon Meeker
Archibald Hooker
Gale
A.D. Wilcox
Onto
City
Tolepo
Ss. Lucas County
Frank J. Cheney
Sator
F. 4. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Hall
Gheney
A.W. Gleason
J. Cheney & CO
C. W
Railroad Street
M. T. Coats
Leavening Powe Royal
U.S. Gov't Report
East
Scumrptta
Boor & Stow Stone
Dr. Perry
Lafayette Hotel
A. Kleinhans’ Epicure
Retwuart & Co
Mays
Winslow
Mrs. Winslow
E. Reiwuanr & Co
A. Klein
Hood
Cook Twin Sisters
The
Broasway Theater
Diehl’s
Sale Stable
Cons
Owens & Co
Montana
Giroux
W.su
William ©. Pitt
Lovelock
Humboldt County
Jol T. Reid
Humboldt Lauer Nevada
Edward M.mons
John H. Thies
Interior Department
Eee
OF. H, Gallay
Register, Iylita
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