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Newspaper
Silver State
Location
Winnemucca, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1901
Page
3
Local and personal notes list arrivals from Willow Point Kansas City MacDermit San Francisco Paradise Valley Jackson Creek and Mill City. Officials report an Italian man suspected of insanity taken to custody for examination following prior disturbances.
W A Cheek and Alma Crum wed at the bride’s home near Battle Mountain in the forenoon. The bride, daughter of a prominent Lander stockman, is known in Winnemucca. the groom, a Southern Pacific conductor and former Winnemucca resident, plans to live in Ogden after a Salt Lake honeymoon.
The Census Bureau bulletin reports Alaska averages about one tenth person per square mile, Wyoming about one inhabitant per square mile, Nevada around four tenths per square mile, and Arizona New Mexico Montana and Idaho under two persons per square mile.
J. R. Harvey and James Grigsby arrived last evening with 450 head of horses purchased by L. V. Leonard. The animals were received by H. Ross, Leonard's representative, and will be shipped to Kansas City tomorrow.
C D Van Duzer is compiling a Nevada counties handbook with resources for reference and advertising. The book will be issued soon and is expected to have high value for readers and advertisers.
The Virginia Report states there is little doubt John P. Jones will seek re election to the United States Senate next year.
W R Hocking, an American citizen jailed in New Westminster for bigamy, seeks review after US Consul Edwin Dudley reports new evidence. Hocking says a divorce granted earlier in Austin Nevada predates his second marriage, claiming the decree ante dated his nuptials. Canadian authorities have been alerted to the case.
Reports from Reno and surrounding districts describe royalty cuts and mineral developments. A. Scidmore returns from the East with word of Trinity mine activity next month. Bonding rumors involve the Sprague mine near Reno and other claims by F. C. Holland and local syndicates. Dr W H Patterson buys land adjoining the Francovich Piazza property for development.
The cattle movement from Old Mexico continues strong and may break records for years. Low stock prices drive the flow, with Mexicans improving herds in recent years. Many cattle have already moved north via Denver, drawing attention to their improved quality.
Prof. W A Henry will host a social at Armory Hall next Saturday evening June 8. Good music and a pleasant time promised. Tickets priced at $1.00.
Dr H B McDonald the dentist announces a visit to Winnemucca during the week, staying about two weeks. The notice lists his name and the planned duration of the stay.
An old classified fragment announces a resident dentist Dr H A MacMillan with office on Bridge street offering first class dental work and guaranteed results. It also notes a garage sale in Winnemac in November and a medical claim about a surgical cure for piles with DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve sold by Brown Bros.
Samuel Meyers leaves five hundred dollars to a free kindergarten in his Reno death. Seven oil companies plan drilling in Elko by August 1. Senator Livingston reports Nevada representation at Carson for the carnival. William R. Keddie named draughtsman in Kyle’s US Surveyor General office. Reno hoodlums vandalize mail box placards. authorities may intervene. Honeylake creamerys under construction boosting local butter output.
In Carson City a motion was made to extend the temporary injunction against the Utah and California line until June 24. Attorney P L Williams said the railroad is being built and would be fought to a finish. He filed articles in San Francisco for the Utah Nevada and California Railroad Company to extend from Uvada near the Nevada Utah line to Los Angeles and San Diego. Judge Hawley will rule soon.
Boston dispatch reports a steady wool market with firm demand. Fine wools maintain higher prices while medium grades soften. new clips come in with few sales. Territory wools meet demand with 40 42 cents for fine to fine and staple lots 44 to 45 cents. fleece wools quiet. fine Australian wools firm.
An advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Cure as a universal remedy for catarrh with a $100 reward for any failed case. It claims internal passage to blood and mucous surfaces strengthens the constitution and cures. Testimonials are promised, with sale details and contact in Toledo Ohio.
A Bridgeport California resident J B Carter writes of marvel ous relief from using Trib after being kicked by a hose. He recommends every horse owner keep a bottle for emergencies and notes DeWitt’s Little Early Risers ease constipation. For sale by Brown Bros.
A vintage advertisement promises A Cup of Lane's Tea at Night cures habitual constipation headaches and indigestion. It claims the tea will do more good and cost less than any other medicine and offers a refund from your druggist if not satisfied. Sold by Brown Brothers at 25c and 50c per package.
An advertised cure claims one dose purifies the blood, eliminates pimples and blackheads, and improves breath. Also promoted is Kodol Dyspepsia Cure for stomach trouble with a testimonial from B. Pitts of Arlington, Texas praising digestion and breakfast enjoyment.
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