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Newspaper
Silver State
Location
Winnemucca, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1880
Page
3
A clipped item notes war department observations on security threats to military posts and allied areas. The fragment mentions falsified signals and potential attacks, with emphasis on defense readiness and period context.
Colonel Messhew of Hembublt Vous swears by Garfield M S Bennifield and Mac Stilan left for Varonsilly. General Clarke of Carson plans a reburn trip. Governor Kinkead may return August 1. Senator John P. Jones rode the westward train. Stock board figures show bonds down while Paradise Valley trades below. The company mine runs on ore, paying six to seven percent monthly, with liquidity at hand for dividends equaling market stock price. Samuel Linkton praised the mine but warns that selling all 425,140 shares at recent prices would not cover initial costs. Harvesting implements scarce as Henry J. Prats reports 120 acres of rye ripe. header machines unavailable in California forcing a bland return.
James Dorane, held on assault with intent to kill in the County Jail, escaped last night through a door unlocked by a forged key pattern. Sheriff Miller found the improvised key in the jail stove pipe and suspects Dorane aided by outside friends. Deputy Pryce detained Pat Kenedy for mental examination. Dorane’s escape is likely to curb any pursuit efforts.
The Bulletin lists slaughterhouse carcass rates and calf prices, plus a note on mining equipment arrival for Tremont mill at Wagootown. Mines in the district are said to be productive and bullion shipments are expected after the mill is finished. San Francisco wool market quotes vary by region with a northern emphasis. A team from Charles McConnell’s Quin River ranch delivered 16,000 pounds of wool, and Alex Wise’s teams brought 5,000 pounds.
Tomorrow at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. services led by Rev Warrington at the M E Church. Sunday school to follow the morning service. all are invited to attend.
Postal notice from Innemneea Nevada dated July 24 1880 lists names Baites Ebmann Miss A Grave JW Herrman HF Holt LP Harer Rev Jas Mallee Miss A Pope Levi Parthey Chas Renner Jobin Shap WH 3 Walch John P and others advertising their letters. Postmaster F Rovins notes call for listed initials and names to claim.
Spectal locals report Winne mucca Lodge No 19 F and A M calls a Saturday evening meeting at the hall with work in the first degree. All Masons in good standing invited. Also advertising maple sugar and baking powder products from local merchants.
Universal Accord touts Aver's Callantic Piits as best purgative for families. Claims safe vegetable composition and broad physician use. Also promotes pain reliever with double strength, Panacea, and Brown's Vermifuge Comfits for worms. Endorsed by Rev. Thayer. cites Shiloh's Consumption Cure.
An advertisement urges readers to try Shiloh's Vitalizer for ailments such as dyspepsia liver complaints constipation sour stomach and general debility. It claims a free trial if relief is not obtained and lists a price of 75 cents.
Through General Agent M J Henley of Virginia City Nevada Alexander Wise is named Agent for Winnemucca and vicinity. The Masons Widows and Orphans Benefit Association offers 3500 dollars at nominal cost per sum and one fourth the cost of ordinary life insurance. Levy Co opens today the largest dry goods stock in the state with fresh goods arriving daily and price competitive.
A chaotic string of ads touts three ply rubber hose, white coats, and low cash prices. Levy & Co promises cheap goods for cash while Frank Fellows displays fashion samples and imported items.
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