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Newspaper
Silver State
Location
Winnemucca, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1880
Page
3
Denis Kearney, famed for the Sand Lot agitation, traveled east to join the Greenback-Labor National Convention. Once backed by the W. P. C., the group split over sending delegates, leaving Kearney without Sand Lot supporters and described as diminished in influence.
Mr Marr, sent by the Carson Appeal to watch an eclipse, has gone to Stillwater in Churchill county with a corps of surveyors to complete government surveys in that area.
The Virginia and Truckee Railroad extension to Bodie has dispatched eighty five Chinese workers in wagons from Wadsworth to the Bodie end of the road. M J Grimes the man arrested for larceny was examined and held to answer for embezzlement with bail set at 500. He was sent to jail on default. Charles Taylor resigns as Mill City station agent after years service and W W Coffin of Wadsworth is appointed in his place. EK Reinhart & Co ship brick from Jere to Battle Mountain for Don Huntsman’s new hotel. One Alexander Wise team heads to Paradise with 20 000 pounds of castings for Paradise and Bullion mills. Paradise Valley Mining ships two bullion bars worth 4496 73 to the Bullion mine.
A Panamint Humboldt County letter dated June 2 1880 urges voters to back S B Palmer known as Brick as a faultless candidate who will resist corruption and unite Republicans and Democrats to elect a capable Nevada State Senator. The writer notes Palmer’s long Democratic service and public virtue and asks the party to overlook factionalism to ensure strong representation in Carson City.
The first wool of the season arrived yesterday from Spanish Joe s and Hoppe s ranches delayed by spring backward ness. Several Eastern buyers left for home within days, reducing expected purchases. Holders plan to carry large quantities till Fall, preferring to wait for better prices. Prices quoted: 18c to 22c burr y, 21 22c slightly burr y, 28c to 25c for free southern and San Joaquin, 27 30c northern, 23 26c Eastern Oregon.
A group of boys aged twelve to fifteen set up a gallows above the round-house in the sagebrush. They bait traps with lead and string to suspend rats and lizards, causing beheadings or death upon release. Witnesses note daily practice since Hymer's execution, though fear of the gallows remains uncertain.
The Olio Club presents Enlisted for the War a three act drama next Saturday evening at Centennial Hall. Set in the late war it follows true events during the rebellion with General portrayed as Union commander. Tickets urged at fifty cents. the show touted as a top Winnemucca performance.
An advertisement touts a patent remedy Mrs Frimatawe Soorama Syuop for teething pain and colic in children. It claims universal safety and efficacy, urging mothers to buy at 25 cents per bottle. The copy hypes fast relief and magical bowel regulation, citing a renowned female physician.
A notice announces a fresh shipment of groceries at C Crmxowern’s cash store. Customers may buy seven pounds of brown or six pounds of white sugar for one dollar. The seller claims no antiquated goods and promises fair quality with no shopworn stock.
The notice extols Hostetetter’s Stomach Bitters as good and suggests Dr A Gauze at the Depot Bakery and Restaurant as a cure for stomach ills for 25 cents and up. It highlights seasonable delicacies like strawberry short cake and creamy specialties prepared to order.
A carbuncle set ring is missing from the area between L. L. Rickard’s house and his stable. A liberal reward is offered for its return, with instructions to leave it at this office or at Montana’s stable, by A. T. Gilson. Also advertising four varieties of seed potatoes for sale at Lovelock Station, Nevada, by E. PR. R. Harrison.
A fragmented advertised notice lists several outlets for beer including G. A. Knewkel's Depot House and Levy & Co, promising free lunch at Palace Saloon and cheap cash-only goods at Love & Co. It promotes various eateries and venues like Hanover and Peper the De and a bakery for bread.
SPECIAL LOCALS announce Levy & Co opening today with the largest stock of dry cod, buttons and clothing in the state. They promise not to undersell and offer fresh goods daily. Also promoted is Ayre’s Cure all for throat and lung diseases with testimonials from physicians and clergymen, touting rapid relief and universal use.
An 1878 Bulwerin reminiscence notes Rev George H Thayer declaring life owed to Shilohs Consumption Cure. The item lists sale claims, hospital testimonials, and multiple product ads for Shilohs Vitalizer Plaster baking powder and postage regulations. It mentions local merchants DeSaussure and Bannister & Wernerly and a Nevada town Winnemucca.
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