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Newspaper
Silver State
Location
Winnemucca, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1897
Page
3
Weather Bureau report for 21 hours ending 9:00 P M shows mean barometer 25 61 inches maximum 46 minimum 31 mean 58 winds from W at 5 miles per hour or 19 mph peak precipitation 0 02 inches for 44 hours January readings note a low of 3 degrees recorded on January 29 observer Frank R Beahan.
Je anny West aged 82 a native of England died after pneumonia at Bottle Creek ranch. He came to the United States at 21 worked on the first railroad, later Wisconsin then California during the 1849 gold rush, moved to Nevada and settled in the county’s western part. Relatives unknown, he was widely known as an inoffensive honest old man.
Mrs. Mary Flood dies in San Francisco. Utah and Washington senate ballots yield no result. Snow reaches southern North Carolina with eight inches in New York. Mrs. G B Nixon and Mrs. J J Hill travel to San Francisco for medical treatment. Lyman J. Gage appears set as secretary of the treasury. A rainstorm dominates the night and an old time snow storm is awaited. Six hundred dollars found by the public administrator in Hayton’s house at Virginia City. Nevada may host the Corbett Fitzsimmons fight if held, likely at Reno. Dr. C Bulson mobilizes volunteers at Stockton to aid Cuban insurgents. Gold Creek development shows 381 on the patrol crew. Henry Heitfeld, Populist, elected U S senator to replace Dubois in Idaho. San Francisco police probe Nordhausen shooting. initial bullet wound theory drops as investigation struggles. Nordhausen may have been killed by another, not self-inflicted, with no clear theory yet.
A Humboldt county diary entry describes plans to attend a minister performance in Paradise, notes a well attended Arcade ball, and mentions writing a show up for Mr. Melody. It recaps musical observations at Magnolia and Palace, a quarrel involving Frank the Lafayette head clerk, editorial bits about Carson legislature, local advertisements, train mishap, and a proposal for a pennant race pavilion in Winnemucca. It ends with tavern talk on silver questions and a banquet quip.
Nevada eyes prizefight between Corbett and Fitzsimmons with Carson as favored site. legislators pass bill licensing the bout amid local push. Reno and Virginia City also seek share. Training location details and Stuart’s timing cited. February 18th deadline noted. Also brief notes on Pacific railroad debt commission and Chicago relief efforts. Hotel for sale in Winnemucca by Tuomas Snowe.
The Nevada Senate, in its eleventh day, considers A B No 11 by Summerfield to fund Verdi water supply and A B No 11 by Hardesty on opening Elko county western Shoshone reserve. A committee is urged to study and memorialize Congress. Summerfield’s constitutional amendment bill is deferred. A substitute for A B 8 licenses glove contests. Final passage votes show 9 to 46. 8 S B No 3 by Lord relieves Nevada National Guard. A substitute for 8 S B 2 grants life diplomas to BA teachers. State Board of Agriculture report read and sent to committee. Senate adjourns at 2:05 pm.
McNaughton reports A, B, 3, 4, 14 and 17 with copying the journal under consideration. Bills introduced include funding for university dormitory and buildings, a state tax act, and elections related measures. Lawmakers pass a bill 26 to 0 while others await committee action and open sessions resume Monday.
A grand ball will be given at Golconda Friday evening January 29 with good music and an excellent supper at the Golconda hotel. A time is expected and invitations are extended to Winnemucca and vicinity. M Porcen.
The page lists rubber overshoes and sandals for men women and children with prices upon inquiry from the firm Jamoel F C Ronis & Co. It also advertises Hall's Catarrh Cure with a one hundred dollar reward offer and endorsements from Toledo druggists West Truax Walding Kinnan Marvin and others. The ad claims the cure works internally and provides testimonials and pricing at 75 cents per bottle.
Advert shows Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup trusted by mothers for over fifty years. Claims relief from teething pain and associated symptoms including diarrhea and stomach issues. Promotes sweet taste, prescription of a renowned nurse, priced at twenty five cents a bottle and sold by druggists worldwide.
Flushing Michigan druggists Perry and Cameron praise Chamberlain's Cough Remedy calling it the best cough medicine sold and always satisfactory. Sold at 25 and 50 cents per bottle by W. A. Brown.
The ad touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as the premier remedy and claims it demonstrates unmatched merit through notable cures. It emphasizes medical power and effectiveness.
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