Hanging the Charter in Winnemucca Hive Ceremony
Impressive private ceremony marking the hanging of the charter for the Winnemucca hive of the Lady Maccabees at Silver State hall. A public program followed with a flag drill, monogram formation L O T M, songs, recitations, an original poem, and refreshments. Dancing continued until midnight with remarks by Mrs Hayden and others.
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Winnemucca Hive
Lady Maccabees
Silver State Hall
The
J. C. Hayden
A. C. Brown
Mesdames la
Biggins
Local and Personal News Items Highlight Arrivals and Crew Changes
Z Silve arrived from Golconda last night and C H Overington came in from San Francisco this morning. Julius Schwarzseheld of San Francisco checked in at the Lafayette. John J Felleman, an insurance man, arrived from Golconda. A freight crew was laid off today, and the number of crews between Wadsworth and Carlin is at a two year low. W G Dwyer left for San Francisco after learning his mother’s illness. Night Yardster Smith will supervise the yard in his absence. The Buchanan Dramatic Company’s Maud Muller at Avery hall was well received with pleasing specialties. tonight they perform Bast lynne.
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Z. Silve
Golconda
C.H. Overington
San Francisco
Julius Schwarzseheld
Lafayette
John J. Felleman
Wadsworth
Carlin
W. G. Dwyer
Buchanan Dramatic Company
Maud Muller
Avery Hall
Lynne
Thieving Squaws Rob Fashion Restaurant Draws
Two squaws robbed the money drawer at the Fashion restaurant yesterday afternoon and stole canned goods. While the Chinese cook was away they took the money and hid several cans. The Chinaman returned, discovered the loss, and the thieves were forced to return the plunder but were not arrested.
Black Wallace Dies on Stage in Mariposa County California
Charles C. Wallace known as Black Wallace died suddenly of heart failure on a stage in Mariposa County. He had left the Palace hotel to visit Mariposa with George Crocker and N. T. Smith. His wife, formerly married to the late Attorney General Beatty, resides in Nevada City.
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Charles C. Wallace
Black” Wallace
Mariposaounty
Cal
Wallace
Palage Hotel
Viklaming
Mariposa County
George Crocker
N. T. Smith
Beatty
Is State
Nevada City
California
Mysterious Death in Pine Midge Cabin
Miner John Aahart found dead in his cabin near Pine Midge California. His body had been partly eaten by several cats, apparently former pets of the occupant. The scene was described as a gruesome sight and the result of a prolonged death.
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John Aahart
Pine Midge
Cal
Carson Letter: Short Sessions and Regulation Proposals
The Carson letter reports a brief legislative day with few new bills. Key items include a proposed drug sale regulation bill by Senator Pitt, a journal copying appointment for Homer Riddle, and efforts to reduce state officer salaries. Humboldt delegation seeks another Assemblyman as irrigation works advance. Friday visits to the State university and Reno asylum are noted.
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House
Senate
Pitt
Townsend
van Duzer
Humboldt
Humboldt County
Homer Riddle
Assembly
Riddle
Eiko
Eureka
C.H. McIntosh
Williams
L. H. Taylor
Golconda
Lem Allen
State University
Reno
Carson
State News Notes
Tim Dempsey of Carson ill at that place. Burnham an ex convict arrested in Reno for kicking in a door. District Attorney Pyne says Virginia school boards cannot bar a child from public schools for not vaccinated. Fred Garges, who failed West Point cadet exam last year, is reappointed by Senator Jones. A petition signed by many Carson and Reno residents prompted a response.
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Tim Dempsey
Carson
Burnham
Reno
Pyne
Board of School Trustees of
Virginia
Fred Garges
West Point
Senator Jones
Carson and
Miners Split at Scofield Strike Meeting Ends in Standstill
A joint gathering of Clear Creek and Winter Quarters miners at Scofield Utah failed to end the coal strike. Clear Creek urged return to work and arbitration, but agitators and Finn strikers dominated. A four hour session led to a vote to continue the Winter Quarters strike and declare an immediate strike by Clear Creek miners until the Winter Quarters demands are met.
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Clear Creek
Winter Quarters
Scofield
Utah
Big Offer for Tonapah Mines
A mining expert reported in Tonapah has offered 300 000 dollars for the original locations. The bid is unlikely to be accepted as claims improve with development. The examiner is said to be acting for Captain De Lamar and Tonapah is expected to become a major Nevada camp.
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Tonapah
Captain de Lamar
Tonopah
Nevada
Carson
February Weather Records From Winnemucca Station
A Weather Bureau bulletin by J. Hayden analyzes twenty two years of February data at Winnemucca. It notes mean temperature 22 deg, warmest month 41 deg in 1886, coldest 24 deg below zero in 1890, max 69 deg on 27 Feb 1879, precipitation 0.93 inches, nine days with .01 inch or more, greatest month 1.59 inches in 1881, least trace in 1889, snowfall max 0.73 inches on Feb 7 1885, 3.2 inches in 24 hours on Feb 16 1897, average clear days nine, partly cloudy ten, cloudy nine, prevailing winds SW, max wind 74 mph from SW on Feb 19 1894.
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Weather Bureau
Winnemucca
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Classified notices and advertisements brief listing
Agents wanted promotes Queen Victoria biography with 15 cent offer. Mail order to C Miller & Co Portland Ore. De Witt’s Little Early Risers claim liver bowel cleansing benefits. Brown Bros. Underwood typewriter for sale at bargain. Inquire Winnemucca hotel.
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Queen Victoria
C. Miller & Co
Portland
Ore
de Witt
Brown Bros
Winnemucca Hotel
Prominent Chicago Woman Praises Cough Remedy
Prof Roxa Tyler of Chicago and vice president of Illinois Woman's Alliance endorses Chamberlain s Cough Remedy. She recounts relief from a severe cold that threatened pneumonia and notes quick recovery and avoidance of a doctor s bill. Also promotes De Witts Witch Hazel Salve from Brown Bros as a soothing antiseptic for piles and skin issues.
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Chicago
Roxa Tyler
Illinois Woman's Alliance
Chamberlain
Brown Bros
de Witt
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Abe
Sale
Denver
Burlington
Omaha
Kansas City
Louis
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Salt Lake Office
West Second South
R. F. Nelson
Mackintosh
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Delaware
Japan
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Castle Gate
N. Owen
Diehl’s Book Store
Bridge Street
C. Diehl
Felix Poulin
J.H. Hoyt
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G. W. Summerfield
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