Local and Personal News From Winnemucca Area
Scarlet fever reported in Winnemucca. Arrivals include Thomas Lindsay from Golconda and Anna Miller from Golconda. Residents from Quin River, Kings River, Denio, Willow Point, Battle Mountain, Elko, and Wadsworth visit or return. A school at Golconda closed due to fever. Conductor E A Lewis heads to San Francisco for medical care. Foreman T R Weber arrives with forty five head of cattle shipped to Grayson, Owens & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. W. Stewart
Ruth
Willow Point
Obert G. Pohl
WM. J. Berry
Battle Mountain
Thomas Stinton
Elko
Anna Miller
Golconda
E. A. Lewis
Wadsworth
San Francisco
T. R. Weber
Grayson Ranch
Grayson, Owens & Co
Oakland
Arrest for Forgery Involved Elko Bank Check Scam
Charles A. Miller is jailed on forgery charges after cashing a $46 check drawn by George C. Farrell from Henderson Banking Co Elko. He tried more checks in town, spent the money, then fled by rail. Sheriff McDeld captured him at Golconda. Miller admitted destroying several checks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles A. Miller
D. J. Briggins
George C. Farrel
Henerson
Biggins
Iiler
MecDeld
Miller
Golconda
Ball Game Next Sunday at Lovelock With Winnemucca
A Lovelock versus Winnemucca baseball match is planned for the next Sunday at Lovelock. Lovelock offers a $50 purse and expenses paid, which Winnemucca has accepted pending final player list. Possible Winnemucca roster includes Edson, Diamen, Aman, Riddle, Oakley, Devireaux, Dunn, Riley, Sharon, Thompson.
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Lovelock Tribe
Lovelock
Winnemucca
State
Winnemucra
Edson
Diamen
Aman
Riddle
Oakley
Devireaux
Dunn
Riley
Sharon
Thomp
Revenue Bill's Strong Advocates in Virginia Assembly
The Virginia Report says the revenue law passed the Assembly under Speaker Van Duzer with Assemblyman Sweeney of Ormaby and a Storey County Assemblyman assisting. It claims thorough detailing of the late Legislature's work and passage.
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Virginia
van Duzer
Sweeney
Ormaby
Storey County
Smallpox scare reported in Lovelock unsettles residents
A Lovelock report notes four circulations yesterday and a new smallpox case involving a man named Davis while local papers say the scare is over. The passage also mentions an open trout season starting April 1 and a law prohibiting sale of trout under a half pound, with individual catching allowed.
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Lovelock
Davis
Heavy orange shipments rush through Southern Pacific
The Southern Pacific rushed 125 carloads of oranges through this place yesterday as a final convoy. We have received thirty four carpet patterns including moquettes Saxony Wilton Velvets and tapestries with wool in grains. Get our prices and save money. mhgate C B Brown and Co.
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Southern Pacific
Saxony
Mhgate, C. B. Brown & CO
Carson Valley Notes Show Artesian Wells and Local Happenings
Seventeen artesian wells in Carson valley yield from five to seventy five gallons a minute. The governor signs a bill banning sheep grazing within three miles of towns. Azurite post office opens at Cottonwood mines in Churchill county. A large Comstock brick edifice may be dismantled to relocate material for a Yerington hotel. Sampel Platt sues Elkin Cohn for 1500 in Carson District Court for legal services. Teachers prepare for the April 8 to 12 institute with a banquet planned. Talks of forming an oil company near Carson with oil indications found in the water. Indications of oil noted in several areas. In court Nelson pays 500 fine for cutting timber on Indian lands. civil suit to recover timber value to be tried in June.
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Carson Valley
Cottonwood
Churchill County
Comstock
Yerington
Sampel Platt
Elkin Cohn
Carson
United States
Nelson
Carson News
Lovelock Notes Report Flood Loss and Baseball Challenge
In Lovelock lower valley wild geese and cranes crowd fields forcing the Lovelock Land and Development Company to hire guards to deter birds from wheat. The Lovelock Baseball Club receives a Winnemucca challenge for a March game if arrangements satisfy both sides. Also reports a high water flood causing about two hundred acres of wheat to be lost at the company ranch. A robbery occurred on Pitt road as Will Boyer and companion were relieved of valuables by two armed men after a bridge encounter.
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Lovelock
Argus
Lovelock Land and Development Company
Lovelock Baseball Club
Winnemucca Club
Will Boyer
Boyer
Pitt Road
Nevada license money dispute threatens legislature humor
Carson News reports State Controller and Insurance Commissioner Davis says trouble brews as about 45 companies paid $100 yearly business licenses in advance. The contract was broken by the State, so about $4,500 may be owed back. Companies likely sue. state faces expense and legal action.
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Nevada
Carson News
Davis
Nevada Denied Insurance Halts Industrial Ventures
The Elko Free Press argues Nevada is the only state lacking fire insurance options, forcing expansion plans for mills, smelters, hoisting works and other buildings to stall. Without insurance, outside capital remains unavailable, and no sane investor will fund large projects due to fire risk.
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Elko Free Press
Nevada
Rich strike boosts stock in Con Virginia mining scene
Reports of a rich strike in Con Virginia sent shares above two dollars. Chainman Mining and Electric Co bought all of Chainman’s Ely property for 150000 dollars. Eighteen men work at Bryan City near Reno. A Reno Star mine ore car sold for 10000 dollars. richer rock awaits shipment. Legal note says 200 or 2000 in work each year on unpatented claims counts toward 500 dollar annual requirement until patent.
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Con
Virginia
Chainman Mining and Electric Company
Chainman Company
Ely
Bryan City
Reno
Reno Star
Hall's Catarrh Cure advertised with testimonials
One hundred dollar reward offered for an incurable catarrh case. F J Cheney & Co claim reliability and ability to meet obligations. Hall's Catarrh Cure sold by druggists with testimonials provided. Also notices of Chinese garden sale for 100 dollars and paint agency promotion appear in the same list.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Props
Toledo
F. J. Cheney
West & Truax
C. Walding
Kinnan & Marvin
Residence and Lots for Sale in Lovelock Nevada
The undersigned offers for sale her residence and Lots 6 and 7 in Block 14 of Lovelock. For particulars inquire or address Mrs Minnie A. Reed Winnemucca Nevada mh201f.
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Lovelock
Minnie A. Reed
Winnemucca
Nev
Household effects for sale including new piano
Classified brief lists sale of all household effects including a new piano. Also notes on buckskins and gloves for sale, dental services, paints from Heath Milligan Sherwin Williams, Chamberlain's Pain Balm endorsement, and farm wagons at Brown & Co. Various names and addresses referenced in brief notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heath & Milligan’s
Sherwin Williams
E. Reinhart & CO. (Inc
B, Brown & CO
Big Damage Suit Filed Over Nevada Wreck Death
Wednesday attorney Rodgers and W R White filed action in district court for executors of James Hendershot against Southern Pacific Company seeking 26000 dollars for the death of James C Hendershot killed in a wreck at White Plains Nevada on February 28 1899 Salt Lake Tribune
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Rodgers
W. R. White
District Court
James Hendershot
Southern Pacific Company
James C. Hendershot
White Plains
Nev
Salt Lake Tribune
Trib soothing balm eases burns sprains and sores
Trib provides comfort and relief for muscle pain hives and minor injuries. The balm promises peace and joy through its soothing effects and rapid relief against everyday discomfort and irritation.
Night club rules restrict dancing to coon costume entrants
The venue states that only guests in a coon costume may dance on the floor for the night. Attendees wearing white face are listed as spectators and will have no dancing privileges.
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Thomas Lindsay
A. R. Hardin
Quin River
Floyd McReynolds
Perry Boyd
Kings River
Ralph Sturgeon
Denio
State News Notes
Mines and Mining
Diehl’s
Dip Lee
County Recorder's Office
Masury
Mhilgtf. Co
B. Brown & CO
H. Warren
J. F. Clark
Mill City
New
H. A. MacMillan
Bridge Street
Chamberlain
Brown Bros
Emporium Economist
Emporium Gelden Fale Bazaar
Mendate Fardeed
Aemaetonia
Denver
Burlington
Salt Lake City
Chicago
Salt Lake Office
West Second South
R. F. Neslen
Grocery Department
New Wisconsin
Delaware
California
Armour’s
F. C. Robins & Co
Coon Ball
Prof
W. A. Henry
Armory Hall
G. B. Russell
J.T. Dunne, A. Ducker, M. BE. Hill
Prof. Henry
Busch Hotel
Felix Poulin
Dave Mob
Rose
Muccea
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