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Newspaper
Silver State
Location
Winnemucca, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1880
Page
3
A dated military communication from 1880 notes time observations taken at all stations during a sarin event. Details are sparse but reference is Army signals and cross-station timing by the War Department.
Laura Berry, wife of Judge Berry, died this morning at their residence after a prolonged illness of consumption. She was educated and cherished as a young lady, leaving behind a family of seven with three earlier losses. Remains to be moved to Santa Rosa, California, for interment beside her parents. Funeral at Judge Berry’s residence at 100 o'clock tomorrow, then train west bound. County Physician Dr T C Hanson reports hospital stats for the quarter ending July first.
A rumor spread that work paused at the Hallion mine and mill, but Koumler from Paradise says there is no foundation. Tonight's meeting to organize Hancagkail Knygelial Club was postponed due to the death of Charles Rowley, president of the Democratic Club, who farms nearby. Paradise Valley reports grain look good with only a few ranch issues from traders. Wathet Court adjourned near Saturday.
An emigrant train of about sixty passengers narrowly escaped being ditched near Rose Creek last evening. A tramp concealed a rail end on a down grade two miles south of Rose Creek to throw the train off the track. The engine sustained damage but no cars derailed and no deaths occurred. The piece also lists salaries for county officers next January including Sheriff 3690 a year and deputy pay of 100 per month.
John Guthrie notes a near grasshopper scarcity on his Genas Valley ranch after winter infestations nearby. He believes winter sheep grazing exposed eggs and reduced summer damage, suggesting moving flocks to egg sites as a control method. Include postmaster salary changes: various Nevada towns show mixed increases and reductions.
The Board of County Commissioners met yesterday with members R. W. Wood and others present. They directed the Clerk to notify road supervisors of orders from the Board regarding duties and then adjourned until the third Monday in September. Census returns for Quin River townships show 490 persons, including Bartlett Creek.
Mrs. Dr. Powell and Mrs. A W Pearce of Paradise left for the Atlantic States last evening. JR Harvey W T Burns W Hinkey Paul Pinnon and Dr J W Powell of Paradise were in town this morning. J C Hagerman a Nevada delegate to the Cincinnati Convention passed west today noting East enthusiasm for Hancock and near certainty he will win Pennsylvania.
J P Osborn ex officio Registry Agent of Winnemucca precinct announces readiness to register qualified electors for the ensuing general election. Call at his office opposite Centennial Hall to complete registration steps.
A meeting of the Republican Central Committee is called for next Friday evening. See notice in another column.
A reader disputes a Paradise Reporter article alleging Lau Graas published a private letter. The writer recalls seeing the letter with the editor of the Eiko Post, who wanted to publish it, but the writer advised against it. A later theft led to its publication, according to Lay.
Alexander Wise appointed by Northwestern Masonite Aid Association of Chicago as agent for Winnemucca and vicinity through M. J. Henley of Virginia City. Association offers widows and orphans of deceased Masons $8500 at nominal annual cost, about one quarter of standard life policy, with reliable indemnity. Also advertises health cure products and a price list at Levy & Co. local notice style.
Postoffice hours show morning and afternoon windows with money orders issued until 9:00 am and 1:30 to 4:00 pm daily, no orders on Sunday. Mail close times include East at 9:50 am and West at 12:15 pm. Local ads promote Buckeye Mower, rake buys, and assorted goods from W Lewis and DeSaussure Drug Store, with new perfume and fabric offerings.
An advertisement touts Brown's Household Panacea as the most effective pain destroyer and a cure for many aches. It recommends a bedtime dose in hot water and claims double strength versus competitors. Also touts Brown's Vermifuge Comfits for worm destruction in children, priced 25 cents a box.
A promotional note extols Aver's Sarasparilla as a superior vegetable blood purifier. It claims to cure scrofula sores boils pimples eruptions and all blood impurity disorders. It also promises liver relief female health revival stamina and vitality with forty years of use and broad availability.
A quirky ad copy compares Everybody's Baking Powder to Livy Co's Ideal, boasting superior quality and claiming it can win affection. The note includes a casual sign-off mohit.
An 1878 testimonial from Rev George H Thayer praises Shiloh s Consumption Cure as life saving for him and his wife. The notice promotes various medicines including Skitoh s Vitadizer at 75 cents, Shiloh s Porous Plaster, and druggist C A DeSaucere. Also lists summer hats, fresh seafood, and Levy & Co opening a new dry goods stock in Winnemucca Nevada with daily arrivals.
Cook and Camferiable offer bargain coats pants and vests at cost price in a cold weather clearance across F. C. Reptus' shop. Read as a brisk ad noting white coats and matching attire in a limited sale.
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