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Newspaper
Silver State
Location
Winnemucca, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1880
Page
3
War Department notes from the Army signals network at 4 17 A.M. synchronized observations taken simultaneously at all stations. The bulletin records the time coordinating signals and uniformity of readings across locations.
Public are asked to follow post office hours for money orders and letters including registration times and mail closings. Updates include travelers Beck and Grass returning, Counselor Crass in town for a Supreme Court case, Carson rail progress to Battle Mountain, and cattle shipments toward San Francisco from Grant County Oregon.
Two months ago a Chinese couple married in a courthouse before Judge Bonnifield then traveled to Cortez District where the groom worked. Bow Ling the Chinese interpreter, from Carson, swore the Chinawoman stole gold coins jewelry valued at 340 and 75 respectively. An officer arrested them for grand larceny but the initial complaint was dropped and a second claim swore in Ormedy County. Evidence showed an attempt to return the woman to Carson who had been held as a slave before marriage. Bow Ling testified he saw neither the coins nor the woman before arrival and he faces perjury charges. The matter drew comments about attorney Wellington Stewart and the press, with Stewart denying allegations.
Golconda hot springs attract a large number of health seekers. Members of the Base Ball Club at this time, fatigued by over exercise, visited the springs yesterday and returned feeling supple as Indian rubber men.
A new timetable went into effect yesterday though passenger train arrival and departure times at this place remained unchanged. A curb gold vest chain in 925 silver worth 50 dollars is for sale at Uncle Harris 221 Kearny Street San Francisco between Bush and Sutter. A light snow covered the valley floor this morning.
The Silver City Avalanche reports improved weather spurring mining activity. Camps are expected on Florida and War Eagle mountains with lively seasons anticipated for South mountain Wagontown and renewed work in the Flint district. Owyhee shows a very fair year with favorable prospects across other districts.
The State v Charles W Hymer appeal reached the Supreme Court yesterday. A motion to dismiss was overruled and the defendant given ten days to file his brief.
After about seventeen hours the eight jurors returned a verdict for the defendants. Six jurors agreed on the verdict. Folconda Mines: Mining experts inspect Gold Run District mines near Golconda for potential investment.
The Grand Jury were called together again yesterday afternoon by the e Court.
One car load of superior Truckee limb wood now available at 10 dollars per cord in all lengths. Timothy seed for sale 1000 pounds of first quality timothy seed offered at low price. Declarations announced at Montana's livery stable. Bree hunch nightly at A D Williams Palace Silvon.
The piece warns of rising winter deaths from cold and lung illnesses, touts Boscues's Grip Syrup as a cure, cites over 950,000 bottles sold with no known failure, and notes local pharmacist C A DeSaussarx in Winnemucca Nevada. It also mentions C W Johnson leaving town and a plug for Hackmetack perfume.
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