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Newspaper
Silver State
Location
Winnemucca, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1900
Page
3
A Reno mining scare sparks a flood of humorous reports from the Virginia Report style column. A clergyman, assayer, professor, and others speculate on veins, Indica, and potential fortunes as residents joke about mining oddities from Riverside burg to Paristbound dreams.
Eureka School trustees formally elected Winfrey as principal for the next term and announced he will name his chief assistant. The board cited his experience and statewide reputation as an educator and praised his previous work in Winne era.
Newlands of Nevada, visiting Atlantic City, says he was not fully advised that he would second William J. Bryan's nomination and that the honor may come farther east than Nevada. He notes the West admires Hill yet doubts the platform gains broader support. He also mentions Charles A. Towne as a strong, logical candidate for vice president and cites Populist Benet as a presidential favorite.
A dispute between Frank Nunez and Margarito Volindo in a local Eke Saloon yesterday afternoon ended with Volindo firing at Nunez. The bullet hit Nunez in the chin and exited behind his neck. Nunez’s condition is reported as critical. Volindo was arrested then fled, claiming self defense after Nunez allegedly struck him with a chair.
Committees in charge have chosen float designs for the parade next Wednesday. Business leaders and the fire company are urged to participate with a float. The group Leaders of Enterprise promotes the effort under F. C. Robins & Co.
AE Wilson arrived from Ogden and others followed. many residents reached town from McDermit Virginia City and Eiko. Public school ends for summer. Fourth of July committee meeting at courthouse tonight. Dr J B Stubbs of State University to give diplomas and addresses at Winnemucca High tomorrow night. Six Basques arrived from Spain, names listed. one remains published. G W Summerfield notes LN Levy lying between Busch building and Cochran's undertaking. The lot praised as prime business space.
Reno shows strong bullion refinery prospects as state news notes Ed Shaver of Reno setting a five mile bicycle record in 12 36 and a fastest mile in 2 13. Gardnerville ranchers report cattle and lamb losses from wild parsnips. Esmeralda county Liver party instructs delegates to fuse with Democrats. Sheriff Emory Kirkwood of Monoy County Cal marries Miss Etta Mack of Carson at Carson. Steamboat Springs new owners report a substance from evaporated thermal water with metal welding powers aiding local blacksmiths.
The program lists instrumental solos vocal numbers essays recitations and choruses to be held at Armory hall tomorrow night at 8 15 with performances by Mire Mome I Staunton Eva Rask Abbie N Duncan Mary Campbell and various other students plus the State University Chorus and elementary acts.
All Pourth of July committees will meet at the courtroom tonight at 6.00. Final arrangements for the celebration will be made and every committee member is urged to attend.
Charles H. Marks, serving as a nurse at the Second Division Hospital of the Fifth Army Corps in Santiago de Cuba, reports Chamberlain's Colfee Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy to be highly effective for diarrhea. The product is sold by Brown Bros. druggists. Also advertised is Dr. Fahrney's Alpenkrauter Blut belebens described as the best blood remedy of the age, sold by B. Reinhart & Co. as sole agents.
A rheumatic man in Southern California gained attention by living in the sea and sand for weeks. He says salt water and sun healing him, recalling a past paralysis and claiming gradual recovery through ocean immersion. He now spends long hours in and out of the water, insisting the sea cures him.
An 1890s advertisement offers a $100 reward for any case of catarrh cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. It lists F. J. Cheney & Co. of Toledo Ohio and endorsements from West Truax Walding Kinnan Marvin druggists. Claims internal action on blood and mucous surfaces. Price 75 cents per bottle.
Fourth of July ad lists muslin flags on sticks and decor items including bunting nets gaps paper festooning perforated balls motto shields and large American flags with latest terns. It also markets toy pistols caps torches colored fires roman candles sun wheels and assorted fireworks to be sold for cash.
Changeable silk taffeta umbrellas and parasols in white china suk and other grades offered at the lowest cash prices. Overskirts and ladies waists also at cost. Aimed to attract shoppers for a Fourth of July swell.
For cash on specified dates a sale offers twelve yards of either Fruit of the Loom or Lonsdale’s Musiin for $1.00. The notice notes these brands are well known to women and children.
A shopper note lists Fourth of July bargains with suits priced five to ten dollars and a selection of New York City summer corsets at 25 to 75 cents. The advert promises quality imports at attractive prices for hot weather wear.
Rail itinerary offers Detroit Milwaukee Philadelphia Kansas City Cincinnati Charleston St Paul and Chicago returns with dates and prices. Three daily trains via Salt Lake and Denver promise fastest times and best service plus noted Echo Weber canyons and famed rock sights. Information from Oregon Short Line agent or H M Clay Salt Lake City.
Notice to water consumers starting Monday June 25 and continuing until further notice. Water will be shut off from Second and Third streets every other day from 10 o'clock A M to 2 o'clock P M. Residents on Gold streets should be prepared. Joseph Rougon, Supt. W. W. W.
Wanted. To rent an upright plano. No children and no practice work. Address A care this office. Ladies' and misses' straw sailor hats. Also ladies' broad brimmed sun hats for outings. Cheap.
Ice cream and cake served every afternoon and evening at the Central hotel. Mrs. Clara Williams, j e i l m 1. Funny, wouldn't it, to see a man wear a wire bustle Not so with a lady. Best dressers on the Fourth will wear them. To be found at F. C. Robins & Co. Hurrah for the Fourth of July.
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