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Newspaper
Silver State
Location
Winnemucca, Nevada, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1880
Page
3
Local intelligence reports circulating rumors of bullion found in a bugey box from Par allyse. Officials may investigate as the wagon bearers claim a 400 tuluey value while several details remain unverified. Nearby stream flow reaches new highs, aiding water works and trout now measure eight to twelve inches.
Sheriff Miller reports cattle surviving the winter in Pleasant Valley area are recovering as warmer weather returns. He notes a better prospect for feed this summer and suggests the herd will increase in numbers as grazing improves.
County Superintendent Chenoweth names Nathan Levy as Winnemucca School Trustee to fill the vacancy caused by James Bugkner resignation. Levy has several children and is expected to serve as a capable trustee.
Weather stays cool and windy as Lowling freight houses bustle with ships to the North and to Paradise. The Paradise Company’s Bullion mine shipped four bars of bullion today valued at about $4,000, signaling continued strong activity in regional trade and mintage.
Reports from War Eagle Mountain Wagontown and Clearbrook mine districts show rising ore quality with a nine foot ledge at Clearbrook yielding substantial expected values. Tremont Owyhee and War Eagle operations push forward with new mill foundations and contracts. Colonel Bernard’s cavalry at Fort McDermit noted for prior Indian fighting, while a Galveston arrest ends with a rolling pin home result.
The Paradise Valley Mining Company will have a single Superintendent at both mill and mine after the fifteenth instant as part of economizing measures amid declining stock. Right Reverend Bishop Whitaker will preach at the M. E. church at 7 30 this evening and invites all to attend. Deputy Sheriff Morse and Paradise constables are in town. J N Thacker of Mill City was present yesterday. The Pierce v Welch case in District Court continues unsettled after nearly a week of trial. Emigrants: about fifty passed east last evening and three carloads went west today.
At the Baxsister and Wernekey shop the store advertises three-ply Rose hoses and two No 1 rubber hoses. Open house on the 27th invites customers to view the selection.
Those wishing to purchase pictures may buy at half value for two more days at the Dollar Store or Post Office building. Fill parlors with pictures at bottom prices. No reasonable offer refused.
An old advertisement promotes Stomach Bitters by Hosterotter and recommends Dr. A Gurrzser at the Depot Bakery and Restaurant. It claims cures from 25 cents and up with seasonally prepared delicacies including strawberry short cake and cream.
Advertisement touts genuine giel of Predericksburg and Boca or Pillsner Beer at G. A. Kirex-RKeL's Depot House. Claims no alum in our baking powder and Levy & Co's Meal wetter than others, with a humorous line about elevating affection.
An advertisement extols Dr A Boschee’s German Syrup as a proven cough cure, claiming two million bottles sold yearly and extensive international reach. It promotes non experimental status, three doses for relief, and warns against imitators while listing assorted groceries and promotions from local merchants.
The shop lists calf boots and boots for sale with prices from 83.50 down to 7.50 per pair. Galt boot tops and various calf boot grades offered. Children’s sizes and ladies shoes priced from 1.25 to 4.00, plus slippers and other footwear in stock.
In bold ads a tonic labeled Brown's Pumacca claims to quickly relieve pain whether taken internally or applied externally. It touts double strength, treats pain in the side, bowels, throat, rheumatism, toothache, and attacks, and advertises a cold breaker in hot water. Also promotes Shiloh’s Consumption Cure for coughs and lung ailments, with prices and a porous plaster.
An 19th century style ad claims Brown's Fermifuge Comfits destroy worms in children without harm. It promotes Aver's Hare Vicar as a hair restorer improving color, scalp health, and hair growth. The text also mentions seed sales and a price list at Levy & Cost and a general store on Bridge street in Nevada.
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