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Newspaper
Silver State
Location
Winnemucca, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1900
Page
3
Local and personal notes list arrivals from Paradise San Francisco and Reno plus a Petaluma man. Court actions in Summerfield v Button and Kemler v Button proceed as Ell Knight elocution show announced. Tax rates fixed for 1900 and a Mojave to Carson railroad survey promises new regional access and mining prospects.
The County Commissioners accepted E. A. Duvivier’s resignation as Golconda Justice of the Peace. Alfred Taylor was appointed to fill the unexpired term with a $1,000 bond accepted.
Frank Stone was admitted to bail yesterday afternoon on a horse stealing charge after the jury disagreed. Bail was set at 500 dollars with G. W. Summerfield and A. Pasquale acting as Stone's bondsmen.
The notice asks for full attendance at the regular convocation on Wednesday evening March 7 at 7 oclock by order of H P W A Brown secretary.
Gee Chung, a Chinese inmate, attempted death by hanging in his jail cell this afternoon. Fellow prisoners freed him from the noose, Dr. Hanson rendered aid, and he regained consciousness before being removed from danger. Chung had been arrested a week earlier for selling whisky to Indians and had threatened self harm since his arrest.
The Southern Pacific relief apartment plan faces strong opposition from workers who call it a bunko scheme by Uncle Collis. Kruttschnitt convened a San Francisco meeting with division superintendents and masters to gauge resistance and inform locals, with union leaders likely to demand abandonment and a potential general strike if the plan remains.
A meeting at the Palace hotel brought together cattle interest representatives from California and western states to form the Pacific Stockmen's Association. F. C. Lusk was elected chairman, with George A. Newhall as temporary secretary and an executive committee named including Lusk Carr Sparks Millers Churchill Grayson Vail Nickel. A memorial urged Congress to pass grazing land leasing laws. The issue of public timber when opened states that settlers may obtain free timber up to 50 dollars stumpage value per year, with permits needed beyond that, and that no further public timber sales will be allowed.
The March Metropolitan magazine features Lena Kaffeto of Carson under stage name Adelina Referba who lists California as her origin. The Virginia Enterprise notes the photo and caption fail to do her justice and wrongly claim she is from Nevada.
An advertisement touts Karl's Clover Root Tea for offensive breath and cleansed bowels, sold with absolute guarantee at 25 and 60 cents through Eagle Drug Store. It also urges Hood's Sarsaparilla as the best blood purifier and urges immediate use.
State and coast notes report Reno advancing on an electric light system touted as first-rate on the coast. Nevada sheepherders shift bands north for the shearing season. John F Moody estate valued at 65000 with past porter job noted. Senator Newlands funds pavement trials on Virginia street.
A seven day medicine dance near Topenish Washington ended with self inflicted wounds as participants strained through ritual torture the rite cited as religious significance. Several educated youths who returned from schools adopted white dress, then resumed savage practices. A 30 year old buck remained longest and was named head medicine man for three years.
Readers learn Hall's Catarrh Cure can cure catarrh at all stages. It is taken internally to affect blood and mucous surfaces, with a $100 payoff for any failing case. Testimonials available. Also promotes Hall's Family Pills.
To the Republicans of Humboldt County a meeting of the Republican County Central Committee is called in Winnemucca on Saturday March 17 at 10 A M to arrange delegates for the State convention on April 19 and address other business. All Republicans are invited. By order of the chairman marétd.
Noted performer Ella Knight, on route from Salt Lake City, will present a program at the M E Church on Thursday evening March 8. The entertainment includes readings, songs, scenes from Shakespeare, and period costumes with music.
A reader from Bedford county Pa says Chamberlain's Cough Remedy saves doctor bills by using it at first signs of cold. A bottle stays open at home and the remedy cures, avoiding visits to a doctor. Sold by Brown Bros. druggists.
If Shilohs Cough and Consumption Cure fails to satisfy, return bottle and money is refunded. Sold for over fifty years with guarantee. Price 25 ets. 50 ets. Eagle Drug Store. A large hotel range with hot water tank and attachments in first class condition offered cheap. For particulars address Mrs E Crook Winnemucca Nev.
The text claims croup is a terror for young mothers and that Shiloh's Cough and Consumption Cure acts like magic with immediate relief in worst cases. It lists prices of 25 cents, 50 cents, and one dollar and assigns the remedy to Eagle Drug Store.
An Albany dairyman sought a doctor for his seriously ill child and bought Chamberlain's Cough Remedy to ease symptoms while waiting. The child improved, and the family later recommended the remedy, creating steady demand in the region. Brown Bros. Drug Gists supply.
Revenue notes describe tapping a new barrel of XXXX Cider Vinegar 90 grain proof. It will mix one gallon water to each gallon of vinegar, remaining potent. Offered at 25 cents per half gallon during March 6 to 10.
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