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Newspaper
Silver State
Location
Winnemucca, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1880
Page
3
Observations recorded simultaneously at multiple stations across the empire dated 26 1880 at 4 17 A M noting uniform timing. Data labeled under Simnat Corva US and Arig Jaruany with silver related statistics.
Report from Battle Mountain describes a pugilistic contest on Pie Day between M. M. French of Salt Lake and Joe Sullivan of Tuscarora. They fought twenty rounds in about forty minutes with both men damaged. French was declared the winner. spectators noted both were evenly matched.
A Paradise Beaeauer and Thomas Barmby unveiled an A No 1 freight wagon for James Hyenen of Paradise Valley. The clipper has 11 feet 4 inch hind wheels bound by 14 inch tires, 3 inch axles, and a 6 foot 9 inch bed, rated to carry 15 000 pounds over rough roads. Painting will cost about 700 dollars. It is blue and red, praised by teamsters as one of the best wagons seen, reflecting the maker’s mechanical skill.
Joseph Germain of the Lafayette Hotel buys an entire block in the East Walter Case townsite. He predicts a population of 50,000 once machine shops rise, mines develop, and Humboldt Valley agriculture expands.
The case of the State versus Charles Wesley Hymer was scheduled for an appeal hearing in the Supreme Court today. S. Grass, representing the State, traveled to Carson to attend the proceedings. Meanwhile, Hock Mason dispatched fourteen carloads of beef cattle, and Danphy and Hildreth sent fourteen carloads of dairy cattle from the station last evening.
The water dispute titled I Lamance et al v John Byrnes et al was argued and concluded today with the case submitted to the jury this afternoon following closing remarks by counsel. The proceedings occurred in the Delaware court, and the jury will deliberate on the water rights issue and related claims.
Commissioner H. C. Marker reports from IXL District where men arrive daily to work axeguments sink shafts run tunnels and mine ore. A coal mill is longed for as ore is plentiful with timber and water abundant. Mines lie southeast of Lovelock with routes debated versus Wadsworth.
Copper prices have risen and investors seek copper mines near Harmony range. Ledges crop out within five miles of town with samples carrying over thirty percent metal, and numerous veins exist though few have been located. Access is easy and development could reveal lasting value.
In a two team baseball match at the Diamond Field about a hundred spectators watched the Nob Hillers beat the Knock-em-Stiffs 43 to 5 after eleven innings. Jimmy Robbins showcased graceful fielding and chasing liners despite a storm that blurred the scoring. An additional fifteen dollar side game is planned for the coming week.
A two week wind from the southwest was interrupted Saturday night by a strong shift from about 1 AM to 5 AM. An inch or two of snow fell as the wind subsided, ending the prolonged storm.
Timothy Seed offers 1000 pounds of first quality timothy seed for disposal at a low price. Call at Montana's livery stable for details. L. L. Riekarp.
The New York Herald describes five Masonic emblems unearthed under the Cleopatra Needle. Details include a red syenite square eight feet six inches long, white apron stone, red granite altar, another red granite altar, and a Masons’ spoon, all set on yellowish limestone with surrounding steps and iron-bound foundations. A frosted gold vest chain sold in San Francisco is noted in an unrelated ad.
Local notice promotes free lunch every night at A D Williams Palace Saloon inviting "Special Locals" and "Free Lunch Don't forget it boys" to visit for meals and social gathering.
The piece warns the rising death rate from cold and lung troubles and touts Boscran's German Syrup as a cure. It claims 950,000 bottles sold last year with no known failures and urges readers to use Rosenke's Syrup for throat and lung diseases. Also notes C. W. Johnston will be away about two months and advises scheduling dental work.
CHAMPAGNE G H Momm & Co's Dry Verzenay Champagne advertised as the best in the land at Frank Fellows Fashion Sample House. Also Shiloh's Porous Plaster for back or chest, 76 cents, sold by C A Desaussure, Druggist Winnemucca Nev. Practical Watchmaker Geo F Jackson with J E Sabine. Fresh oysters from A Booth & Co received daily at G A Kkenks opposite the Depot.
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