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Newspaper
Silver State
Location
Winnemucca, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1880
Page
3
War Department signals corps record observations taken at the same moment across all stations. The synchronized timing aims to compare measurements and verify consistency in data collection during operations.
A. M. Sadorus plans to restart operations at the Credit Mobilier mine in Pararlive District. Two first class miners, not yet engaged, have gone to Golconds to start up the mine. The district lies in the mountains between Parade Valley and the Hom holt river, distinct from Mount Rose District home to Paradise mines. The Credit Mobilier is an old location, previously yielding rich gold bearing quartz.
The Census Supervisor for the Nevada district grants Andrew Davidson Genius Enumerator extension to finish enumeration. He will depart for Paradise tomorrow or the next day to take the census then visit Gold Run and complete work in Winnemucca.
A man calling himself Charles Ryan was found near Golconda this forenoon in a helpless state. He says an engine at Battle Mountain injured his arm while he was working on the Nevada Central. He was taken to the county hospital where Dr. Hanem dressed the wound.
The apportionment of delegates to the Republican State Convention to be held at Carson on August 1 is listed by county as follows: Churchill 1, Douglas 3, Eureka 1, Esmeralda 0, Elko 9, Hombolit 5, Lyon 4, Lander 4, Lincoln 4, Nye 4, Ormsby 6, Storey 41, Washoe 8, White Pine 5.
Peter West, census enumerator, filed his report with the County Clerk. The returns show 632 persons across Lake, Humbold and Lassen townships, including 113 Chinese residents.
Big Bill Smith, a former local sporting man, led a drunken spree with companions including James D. Sterrett Ed Stover Georgia Gagan and 21 Trix. After abusing two women and men aboard, Smith fired at Brown’s residence and killed Sterrett with two bullets, then fled but was later found and deemed justifiable murder by Justice Avery.
Deputy Sheriff Adams reports a major strike at the Bullion mine in Paradise. Big Nick confirms ore-rich specimens with ruby and native silver. the vein extends several feet and may revive nearby mining claims, lifting the district’s prospects and lifting spirits after a prior pinched vein.
Census Enumerators list Elke county populations by town and precinct totaling 5 582 with Tuscarora Cornucopia Carlin Elke South Fork of the Humboldt Lamoille Valley Camp Hal lek Lenners Taylor s and a Washoe county list roop wadsworth regions north and south of the Central Pacific track and Steamboat totaling 5 878 with 375 Chinese among them.
Deputy Clerk David L. Cresswell has been appointed Deputy County Clerk to administer the oath of office to new Registry Agents and other officers in the county’s southwest region.
Through its General Agent M J Henley of Virginia City Nevada Alexander Wise has been named Agent for Winnemucca and vicinity The association provides widows and orphans of deceased Masons eight thousand five hundred dollars at a nominal annual cost about one fourth the cost of a typical life policy for reliable indemnity Information and circulars available at Second Street near Bridge Winnemucca jy6-Im ALexayper Wise
It claims the first aim for Americans is wealth and the second health, promoting GREEN's August Flower as a remedy for dyspepsia liver complaints and indigestion symptoms. Two doses relieve distress. sample bottles cost 10 cents, regular 79 cents. sold by first-class druggists nationwide.
A new shipment arrives at C Cugsowerns cash store with prices for brown and white sugar. Seven pounds of brown sugar or six pounds of white sugar can be bought for one dollar. The dealer claims fresh stock with no antiquated goods offered to entice pity purchases.
A vintage ad-style claim touts Everybody's Baking Powder as as good as rivals with Levy & Co promoting a stronger rise. The snippet urges superiority and suggests benefits in a humorous, emphatic tone.
Advertisement notes fresh garden, grass and flower seeds offered by C Chenoweth at his cash store on Bridge Street in Winne mucca Nevada.
RB W Lewin advertises a Buckeye Mower and a Taylor Rake for sale in Winnemacea. The ad notes available equipment and the seller contact details for interested buyers.
Shoppers are invited to buy summer goods including white coats pants and vests at cost from local merchants. Barley shipments by rail from the station were reported and new ladies hats and summer wear advertised at reduced prices. Charles Heidsieck wine offered at fashion rooms with imported quality noted.
Local notice style promotion of Brown's Panacea and Brown's Vermifuge Comfits claim strong pain relief and worm eradication. Endorsements from Rev. George H. Thayer touted for lung cures. Also mentions Shiloh's remedies, Levy & Co store promotions, three-ply hose, and fresh dry goods arrivals.
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