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Newspaper
Silver State
Location
Winnemucca, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1880
Page
3
War Department Signal Corps S Army unit reports simultaneous observations across stations. Data includes measurements taken at the same moment from multiple points to compare weather and atmospheric conditions for military planning.
H C Marker of Lovelovk reports his brother perished in the Washoe City fire last Saturday night and lost an ice house holding 3a tons of ice valued at 450 per ton. Walter Schmidt arrived from Chena Copper Canyon and Lewis with optimistic camp prospects. Colonel Moel traveled east and departed by private conveyance to a northern district.
Pat Bell found a nearly transparent frog two miles above town in Harmony canyon. He noted exposed entrails through the skin and believed frogs dry up on the desert flats until rain revives them, prompting a visit to San Francisco for study.
The Independent notes Dawis formerly of Paradise and now of so has likely visitation to his old home in the Valley before returning to Elke. The Marker Brothers of Big Meadows bought Moeller & Walker cattle near a thousand head. Peter Andrews’s band includes about 20 head. Paradise Valley Mining Company shipped two bullion bars to San Francisco valued at $4 762 34.
Last evening a meeting at Oriental Hall decided to celebrate the coming Fourth of July. Frank Fellows was elected Chairman and C Chenoweth Secretary. A Finance Committee of six was formed to survey funds and plans, with J M Barrett R W Wood Joseph Guthrie R A Pryor L L Rickard Geo F Turrittin named. The panel will report at a mass meeting tonight at 5, and subscriptions began with a signed punch paper to start the drive.
A Chinese woman valued at $600 fled Unionville with her lover and traveled by private conveyance toward Idaho. The owner pursued through Winne mate and Willow Creek, paying $600 for the woman and accusing her of stealing $400 in money and jewelry, aiming to compel return or payment. The pair headed toward Boise City as the pursuer pressed on.
The text notes that after the Silver State issue yesterday and Cannes nomination news at Chicago, at least fifty men were not surprised. It contrasts those disappointed by the outcome with those who always expect events to align with their wishes, unlike voters who backed Grant Blaine and Sherman multiple times in Chicago.
A man named Turner from Eureka died on a westbound passenger train near Wailsworth last night. He boarded at Palisade yesterday and was en route to Sacramento. His remains were left at Reno. An interesting notice to the ladies appears under Special Notices.
Don Huntsman’s carpenters race to rebuild a new hotel on the Battle Mountain site of the recent blaze. The Messenger notes the 150 by 40 foot two story structure is well along and aimed to open soon as travel HQ and a popular replacement for the old establishment.
Mrs J D Watson will lecture at M E church this evening at 8 on temperance. Comstock miners travel to Colorado and Montana after a long day, presenting a steady stream of travelers through town.
Odd Fellows and Masons announce a social at Staunton's Hall next Friday evening June 1 sharp. All members in good standing are invited. Lunch will be served at the Central Hotel Winnemucca on June 9 1880.
Winnemucca Hose Company No 1 adopts a resolution fining active members 25 cents for each missed regular meeting. If fines reach $2 and remain unpaid, names will be struck from the roll. Signed by Foreman H Rosen and Secretary Wa Owess on June 9 1880. Levy Co announces new dry goods and clothing stock. Bermsarr & Co offer summer hats at reduced prices.
An advertisement touts AreRr's Sar SAPARILLA as a premier blood purifier and life renovator for scrofula mercurial and blood disorders. It claims rapid cures for skin diseases liver complaints and female irregularities, with a testimonial from Rev George H Thayer noting personal recovery and a large local sale in Bourbon Indiana.
No deception used. It is strange so many people will continue to suffer from dyspepsia liver complaint constipation sour stomach and general debility when they can obtain from our store Shiloh's Vitelizer free of cost if it does not cure or relieve them. Price 75 cents. Sold by C A DeSavvasuns Druggist. uS eop
An old advertisement touts Stomach Big tors from Hostetetter and promotes Dr A Catrazacen at the Depot Bakery and Restaurant offering cures for 24 cents and up. It praises seasonal delicacies and strawberry short cake, claiming cheap bread delivery from the City Bakery to homes and emigrant trains.
Special locals advertise Depot Bakery pricing for bread to all customers and wedding lunch setups, with complaints about emigrants paying the same 25 cent rate. Levy & Co is praised for cheap cash goods, while Phil Green's August Flower claims to cure digestive ailments, offering 10 cent sample bottles and 75 cent regular size, sold by reputable druggists nationwide.
An 1800s advertisement claims Mrs instal Soprame Syror relieves teething pain, calms cries, and regulates bowels. It touts safety and pleasing taste, calling it a prescription from an esteemed female physician and nurse in the United States, sold nationwide for 25 cents.
Local ads tout fresh groceries at C Cimxowera with seven pounds brown sugar or six pounds white sugar per dollar. Posts mention beer by G A Exen Ktiu at Depot House, Levy Co baking powder, rubber hoses, garden seeds by C Chenoweth, fresh oysters and celery salad at Doc's Loxva Staxp, and a new private label coffee. Free lunch nightly at A J Williams Palace Saloon. Shilohs Porous Plaster sold by C A DeLavieure. Frank Fellows Fashion Rooms offer imported Charley tleideogk wine.
Notice of a called meeting for all stockholders to be held at the office on shine Tet. Bullion of Paradise Mining Company requests attendance. F Bauman president and A W Sinan secretary report Taranse Nev May 12 1880.
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