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Newspaper
Silver State
Location
Winnemucca, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1880
Page
3
Military signal notes record observations taken at multiple stations showing time checks and signals during a period in the Silver State era. Data references the U.S. Army network and Army units noting chronological observations and timing at stations.
The State vs James Doran Jennie Taylor and M J Grimes was continued to the first Monday in September. Grease v Miller the demurrer was sustained and plaintiff granted ten days to amend. Personal notes mention L A Blakeslee Humboldt House and B F Leet Reno in town.
A bustling depot scene shows wool bales awaiting export and wagons loaded with farming implements arriving from the East. The old post office building hosts a busy scene with cream and cake offerings at twenty five cents, while over a thousand head of cattle in General Coe’s herd await shipment, reflecting a lively frontier economy.
The report details rapid debris removal and timbering at a mine with a 20 man force and a 20 ton daily crush, plans for a new furnace, development of the Mary Wilder and Paradise prospects, and high ore yields at several shafts. It also covers a fatal cliff accident near Mount Vernon where a child died and a sister survived, prompting community grief and concern.
Charley Currier and Janes Griffin spotted a floating infant’s body while crossing a bridge on horseback. The object ashore appeared to be an Indian child, later linked by local inquiry to Whisky Bob’s wife who allegedly birthed and disposed of the infant, while Bob denies involvement. Copaneryp jotheim reported no inquest. A wool shipment bound for the East last evening marked the season’s first consign ment from K. Reinhoet & Co. shipyard Wheeot.
Deputy Assessors in the northern part of the county report no perceptible drop in cattle numbers since the previous year. Large cattle owners say natural increase offsets winter losses. The only significant decline is at Crutchers ranch in Piute Valley due to moving stock into Roop County, which is under Washoe County’s jurisdiction.
The notice advertises Depot Bakery prices for bread and pies and promotes Levy & Co for cheap cash purchases. It also markets Winston’s Sooraine Syrup for teething relief claiming safety and universal mother approval. The ad ends with a promotional sales claim and a price of 25 cents per bottle.
Reverend George H Thayer testifies he and his wife owe their lives to Shilohs Conjuration Cure in a Bourbon Indiana ad copy. The notice promotes Shilohs Vitalizer and Porous Plaster with endorsements by Drs Marenett and France, and local druggist C A DeSaussore Winnemucca Nevada.
A fragmentary ad shows Levy Co promising cheap sugar seven pounds brown or six pounds white per dollar. Mentions Fredericksburg beer at G A Krexkel Depot House and stale bread from City Bakery. Invites visitors to Levy Co opening today for a large dry goods and clothing assortment.
A jumble of local notices and advertisements tout remedies like Arcust Flower and Aycr s Hamilton hair product, Stomach Bitters, and bakery items. It lists doctors, shops, and services with brief pitches, including fresh oysters, garden seeds, and coffee. The tone resembles a late 19th century locals column pushing products and services.
The undersigned informs friends and the public that his elegant saloon and jail are open and the place will be a pleasant town resort. The bar carries the best brands of wines and liquors. A large commodious hall is connected, free for public meetings and home entertainments. BEN STONER. Winnemucca, February 17, 1880.
Salt Salt BK Meinhart and Co are named as sole agents for Winnemucca and the Northern Country in a terse trade notice indicating exclusive representation. The fragment hints at distribution or sales rights within the region.
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