Local and Personal News From Winnemucca
Aimes from Kansas City and Dennis from San Francisco arrive. Many locals travel for the Fourth, with arrivals from Reno, Gilroy, Wells, Elko, and Carson. A large crowd awaits Prof. Henry’s concert in Armory Hall as decoration blooms townwide.
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C. W. Aimes
Kansas City
J. F. Dennis
San Francisco
Louis Cleron
McDermit
T. J. Bridgeford
Truckee
Cal
Lafayette
Hood
Lovelock
BP. Moore
White Rock
Porter
Gilroy
L. Abel
Reno
Tid Mra
Lee
Judge M
Bonnifield
Carson
Chris Wolf Jr
Terrace
George Scheer
Roundhouse
Mean
Wells
Interesting Suit for Damages in Winnemucca
A prominent Winnemucca society figure sues a popular county official for heavy damages over alleged slander. The parties employ top local lawyers and anticipate a hard fought case. Names are withheld to spare feelings amid a possible pretrial compromise.
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Winnemucca
Silver service presented to Col. J. B. Wright in Sacramento
Employees of the Sacramento division gifted their late superintendent Col. J. B. Wright a solid silver service valued at 800 dollars. The six piece set bore the inscription from the Southern Pacific Company California dated July 1 1901. A Harwood guitar prize was planned for Winnemucca’s prettiest young lady after Prof Henry’s forthcoming event. Voting listed Abbie Duncan Mary Bonnifield Rose Bird Caroline Pederson Celia Corecco with one withdrawal.
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Sacramento
J. B. Wright
Saacramenia
Southern Pacific Company
California
Henry
Harwood
Winnemucca
Mise
Abbie Duncan
Mary Bonnifield
Rose Bird
Caroline Pederson
Celia Corecco
Parade Float Committees Muster At Armory Hall
Notice directs parade float committees to assemble at Armory Hall by 10 o clock on the morning of the Fourth. Miss Georgia Summerfield has been chosen Goddess of Liberty. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.
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Armory Hall
Georgia Summerfield
Liberty
Beverages Listed by Robins & Co in Quart Bottles
The ad lists hot weather drinks including root beer Pepsin ginger ale and wild cherry phosphate. It mentions Celery Tonle and tire root beer extract with various product names and a note of preparations ready to drink.
Fourth of July Tricks Fire Up Hazardous Experiments
The article describes dangerous chemical demonstrations to celebrate the Fourth, including making hydrogen gas with sulfuric acid and zinc, igniting potassium on water, and animated fire with camphor. It warns of risks, then shifts to a medicinal plug for Bo sehee’s German Syrup and a note about Green's Prize Almanac.
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Chicago
Ao Engineers Fast Run
An engineer notes that a cold six hours ahead defeats even fast machinery. He keeps Kemp's Balsam in his cab and uses it for coughs or colds, calling it a standard remedy. Price 26c and 50c, sold by Brown Bros. A bad complexion is linked to an inactive liver and bowels. DeWitt's Little Early Risers are suggested for relief. Brown POR.
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Brown Bros
DeWitt
Doctor Claims Cure for Rupture in Reno Nevada
An advertisement from Dr J A Hamilton of Reno Nevada promises a cure for rupture through an injection by a small hollow needle. It offers to send particulars and home testimonials of solid cures.
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J. A. Hamilton
Reno
Nevada
Rinehart Studio No 4 Opens July Fourth
Rinehart announces studio No 4 opens for business on July 4 with samples on view at Diehl's stationery store.
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Rinehart
Diehl
Offers to Refund the Money for Cough Remedy
The ad asserts thousands restored to health by Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. It promises benefit for lung troubles and coughs that resisted other treatments, with a money back guarantee if not beneficial. Sold by Brown Bros. Druggesta.
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Brown Bros. Druggesta
Brown Bros
A Gentle Mint and August Flower Remedy Ad
A vintage health ad promises Green's August Flower relieves dyspepsia liver complaint and other ailments. It touts energy honesty saving as a route to health and offers a free sample bottle at Brown Frost druggists with regular size 75 cents.
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Wet Green
Lane's tea advertised to purify blood and clear complexion
The ad claims one dose will cure pimples and blackheads, improve breath, and clear the face. Packages priced 50c and 25c, sold by Brown Bros.
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Lane
Brown Bros
Train strike injuries shock Nevada town in January reports
A track walker was struck by a train near Nachez Monday and seriously injured. Nine prisoners remain in Washoe county jail, the smallest count in years. Forest fires sweep the Sierras, Verdi reportedly destroyed. Police offer 100 reward for damaging poles of the Truckee River Power Co. Walter Tregallis sold right of way near Glendale to Southern Pacific for 509 dollars. Inmates to do labor at the Nevada insane asylum as Patterson plans hospital building. Telegraph offices rising at Moleen and Gerald to aid travel during the Eow wth League rush. Detective Patrick arrested a tramp at Holborn railroad camp and a Wells justice imposed three days in county jail.
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Washoe County
Deeth
Sierras
Reno
Verdi
Truckee River Power Company
Walter Tregallis
Southern Pacific Company
Glendale
Nevada Insane Asylum
Patterson
Moleen
Gerald
Carlin
Hall's Catarrh Cure Advertisement and Millinery Display Notice
An 1880s advertisement promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure with a 100 dollar reward for incurable catarrh and internal use details. It includes endorsements from West Truax Walding Kinnan Marvin and notes price 75 cents per bottle. A separate notice invites ladies to inspect Mr Cohen's millinery samples at Mrs Ducker's Bridge Street residence during his first local visit.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Props
Toledo
F. J. Cheney
West & Truax
Walding, Kinnan & Marvin
Home Gold Cure Offers At Home Alcohol Treatment
Advertises a at home cure for alcoholism claiming it neutralizes poison and ends cravings. Promotes secrecy and wide accessibility with a one dollar price and mail order available from Edwin B. Giles & Company in Philadelphia. Claims thousands cured and urges wives and children to act. Includes physician support on request.
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Edwin B. Giles & Company
Market Street
Philadelphia
Sherman’s Headache Cure Advertises Quick Relief
A vintage ad touts Sherman’s Headache Cure claiming instant relief for headaches and neuraglia. It urges keeping a box in the house for emergencies and notes 25c and 10c boxes sold by Brown Bros.
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Sherman
Brown Bros
New Dress Cutting System Sold to Mrs Minnie Reed
I have purchased the agency for Mrs BE J Stover's complete tailor system of dress cutting for ladies and children. Three styles of ladies skirts may be cut. Will furnish system and instruction for $5. Mrs Minnie Reed.
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BE. J. Stover
Minnie Reed
Resident Dentist Advertises Bridge Street Practice
Local notice promotes Dr H A MacMillan dentist on Bridge street offering first class dental work with guaranteed results and specialty bridge procedures. He emphasizes permanence of residence and practice in the community.
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H. A. MacMillan
Bridge Street
Ladies Hats At Mrs Austin Display Paradise
To the Ladies of Paradise Mrs B B Austin offers a fine display of ladies and childrens hats with reasonable prices. Call and see them. Dr W S Porter dentist at the Lafayette hotel for a few days. DeWitts Little Lardy Risers aid liver and bowels for pure blood and vitality. Brown Bros.
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Paradise
B. B. Austin
W. 8. Porter
Lafayette Hotel
Jezitt
Water Shutdown Notice for Key Streets
Notice to water consumers announces daily shutdowns on Mondays starting June 17 and continuing until further notice. From Second and Third streets the water will be off from 10 A.M. to 2 P.M. on alternating days. residents are advised to prepare. Jos Rougon Jessuf Supt. W W W. Mr E H Wise Madison Ga endorses One Minute Cough Cure.
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Jos. Rougon
Jessuf
Supt
A Cup of Lane's Tea at Night and DeWitt’s Salve Ad
An advertising notice claims A Cup of Lane's Tea at Night relieves habitual constipation headaches and indigestion promising profit and a refund if unsatisfied. The piece also promotes DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve as a quick healer for cuts burns and scalds warning against counterfeit products.
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Lane
Birth of Borland's Daughter in Rye Patch Nev
In Rye Patch Nevada on June 29 1901 Mrs William Borland welcomed a daughter born to her. The event adds a new member to the Borland family in the mining community.
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Borland
Rye Patch, Nev
William Borland
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