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Newspaper
Silver State
Location
Winnemucca, Nevada, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1900
Page
3
A group of Elko, Nevada Christians defend evangelist French E. Oliver, praising his consecration and gospel work. They claim his life is exemplary and his teachings curb darkness, noting his controversial dance sermon is strong yet substantiated despite opposition.
A letter argues that Oliver uses roasting to draw crowds and praises scrutiny yet warns against insults turning into pure insults. The writer notes curiosity drives attendance and that personal roasts harm trust. The piece also targets Winnemucca women hosting card games amid public condemnations of card playing.
A personal letter from Elko dated the 7th describes an immense depot crowd bidding the evangelist farewell in San Francisco. He criticizes the preacher as blasphemous, notes a $200 collection, and records his wife and others walking out amid insults as they left the venue.
A letter defends Christian outreach in Winnemucca while condemning a sensational speech by a Sam Jones follower. The writer quotes critics and defends the gospel of love citing Jesus as the model, urging fair-minded readers not to misinterpret religious effort.
D G R Winnemucca writes that card playing views are held by his highness. He says Sunday church sermons are good and clean, delivered by a gentleman who will not shame the English language. He adds Armory hall offers insults to attendees, including wives daughters or sisters, and welcomes any pleasure.
J N Thacker and H J Lee were in town with several arrivals and departures from Reno Omaha Lovelock and Carson. Putton Taylor teams arrived with 40000 pounds refined borax from Rose Valley. Several residents left for Lovelock Catlow Valley and San Francisco. Knights of Pythias newly instituted. Rathbone Sisters temple to be opened in Lovelock. bank report notes First National Bank April 26 status and growth.
William D. Huffman has been sent to the Oregon State prison at Salem for ten years for rape. The crime occurred at his ranch near Andrews, Oregon. Huffman, a Harney county sheep raiser, mortgaged his flocks and attempted to defraud creditors by driving sheep into Humboldt county for sale, but the plan failed and the sheep were attached. He was arrested in Burns after trial and conviction.
The Tuscarora Times-Review criticizes evangelist Oli ver for using inflammatory pulpit language. It warns such mudslinging disgraces religion more than any devilish trick.
A Winnemucca correspondent urges immediate support for a Fourth of July celebration. He asks friends to join an active committee and proposes a meeting to plan a fitting, community spirited event reflecting Winnemucca’s hospitality. He calls for volunteers to step forward and help organize.
Jim Townsend a well known newspaper man is reported very ill in Oakland. He is nearly blind and increasingly deaf but remains cheerful and hopes to recover to regale friends with new fairy stories. Hawthorne Bulletin social at Silver State Chapter initiation adds a pleasant note to the evening.
The Junior League announces an upcoming entertainment with ice cream and cake. Admission is twenty five cents for adults and fifteen cents for children, while members are admitted free of charge. The event is set for Friday night.
Walter B. Beel editor of the Elkin Times reports a heavy measles infection followed by a persistent cough. He credits Chamberlain's Cough Remedy with curing the cough after three weeks and endorses Chamberlain's medicines as best on the market. For sale by Brown Bros. Druggists. Wanted a place for man and wife on a ranch to cook and do general work at Winnemucca hotel. mytwi.
An 19th century ad section promotes Shilohs Consumption Cure with a two thirds usage guarantee and a refund if not benefited. Hood s Sarsaparilla claims health build up and disease prevention with prices 25 and 50 cents. Karl s Clover Root Tea promotes bowels liver and kidneys health at 25 and 50 cents. Eagle Drug Store also notes a Greek and Latin class organized by May 1st led by Mr Greenfield.
An old advertisement touts prevention of consumption and offers Shiloh's Cough and Consumption Cure with a fifty year guarantee from Eagle Drug Store. Dr. Fahrney's Alpenkrauter Blut beleben is promoted as the best blood remedy, urging neighbors to try it and buy from B. Reinhart & Co. as sole agents.
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