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Newspaper
Silver State
Location
Winnemucca, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1880
Page
3
War Department records show a synchronized observation at multiple stations at 4 17 A M with time stamped notes from the U S Army in Maywort 1980. The entry notes the moment of observation as simultaneous across locations.
Local Intelligence from Colfax says L Th Brackett reached Washington Territory after five weeks with his family. He notes early exploration, expects rapid prosperity along the railroad once built, and reports land interest from prospectors and Northern Pacific land sales. Firemen decide to build a new room behind the hose house and receive a bell from George Berk for the cart.
Voters in Golconda approved a special school district tax by unanimous vote. The Masons and Odd Fellows plan a social at their ball tonight, with past socials under these societies praised as very enjoyable events.
G. W. Bakers team departed today bound for Silver City Idaho loaded by E. Reinhart & Co. with 18 000 pounds of merchandise.
After the Supreme Court upheld a death sentence for Charles Wesley Hymer, he escaped from his cell by cutting his chain and removing bricks. He stored tools on the roof with a blanket, then spread bricks to the outer wall, planning escape while denying any aid. Deputies recovered letters indicating plans to meet accomplices, and a storm report notes cattle losses claimed in Idaho and Oregon.
Readable fragment notes Frank Fellows' Fashion Sample Rooms offering wine and a named champagne. It mentions Charlen Heidsieck in a garbled way, suggesting a refined display or tasting event. No clear date or outcome is present.
Miner I P Weaver reports Bonanza City hosts three promising mines The Caster and Montana claim gold while Charles Dickens carries gold and copper The Caster plans a sixty stamp mill next summer Timbered country with deep snowbound roads threatens mail and travel Improvements attract capital and a Spring rush expected Wood River mining camp near Salmon river draws interest with extensive base ore ready for smelting Lovelock station naming question clarified as Lovelock after pioneer George Lovelock.
The business formerly run by J E Bannister will now be conducted by Bannister and Wetherly. Persons owing J E Bannister are urged to settle. The Lake School District Big Meadows voters rejected a special tax levy for school purposes.
Social party announced for Tuesday evening March 2 at the hall. All members in good standing invited to attend and bring ladies. Also promotes Shilohs Consumption Cure with claims it cures lung diseases faster than rivals. Porous plaster advertised and sold by A. DuSaussorn, Draggint, weod.
Practical watchmaker Geo. FT. Jackson offers reliable repair services with J. B. Sabine. All work warranted and guaranteed. Located in the local shop, serving customers with precision and care.
Frantic ad copy promises free ashings nightly at A. D. Williams Palace Saloon and markets Boston baked bean and brown bread at Doc's Loner Swange, suggesting a lively local venue with food specials in bold promotional style.
Notice that the tax on proceeds of mines for the quarter ending December 1870 is due and payable at the Humboldt County Court-house. Laws for collection are stated. Date appears as February 33, 1600, indicating an OCR error in the original document.
Public auction to sell the right and title of defendant M. Leader in Humboldt County Nevada at the court house in Winnemucca. Sheriff Miller directs sale for cash to cover costs and accruals with deputy A Davison signing the notice dated February 10th 1580.
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