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Newspaper
Silver State
Location
Winnemucca, Nevada, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1880
Page
3
Fragmentary notice from the War Department referencing the Silver State, 7, S Army groups and observations taken at the same moments at various stations. Details are unclear in the OCR fragment but indicate official military observations across locations.
In district court L A Buckner attorney for George Torrey formerly George Arhohl sues E P Torrey and a list of firms including Bullion of Taratioe Minin Company Pacific Wood and Lumber California Capital Savings Bank and others to recover 2253 dollars plus interest on a promissory note and to obtain a decree directing sale of the Sedan mill mortgaged to secure payment.
J. J. Jones suffered a severe accident yesterday afternoon while sawing wood for Lorenzo Paoletti. The saw severed his left index finger and damaged other fingers, leaving a furrow in the hand. He was treated by Dr. Hansen and remains the sole breadwinner for a wife and one child.
Frank W. Allen, foreman of the KK, leaves Monday for Spring City to oversee the Paralise mine. Allen has many friends in the company and will be missed. Paradise Company gains an efficient, energetic miner and a good citizen.
Deputy Peyer arrested a man near Oreana for burglary at RK W Wood’s hardware store. The thief entered with a railroad fish plate, stealing four pistols and many pocket knives. He was tracked by Officer Pryor and taken into custody.
A May 4 1880 letter from J W Mellvaine, now of Tombstone Arizona, describes Tombstone at 6000 feet with 90 to 98 degree days and cool nights. About 3000 residents trade heavy gambling and saloon activity. ore in quartzite and limestone veins is rich but irregular. Mines like Contention and Tough Nut reach 200 feet. no wall yet. Location broad, mining claims filed in Tucson, 75 miles away. 200 workers, three mills on the San Pedro, new mills rising, daily mining excitements. horses cost 40 to 100 dollars, jacks 15 to 40. The writer warns friends to judge for themselves before visiting.
Humboldters urged to enter politics with a timely notice in Eureka and Elke papers. Candidates were asked to send names and intended drive, along with the end, and inform friends they are in the Geld.
A fleet of mountain clippers arrived today carrying heavy loads for Par alive Spring City and Silver City. Among them were vessels owned by G W Bakers and John Fitzgerald each bound for Idaho with 30000 and 20000 pounds of cargo respectively.
The case of W. H. Pierce versus Ed Walch remains before the District Court. Evidence has not yet been fully heard and a closing may not occur for a day or two.
Delegates to the Republican Convention at Austin returned on the lay's train, all joyous over the victory which they achieved by instructing delegates to vote for Blaine.
The Nevada Republican State Convention adopted resolutions instructing delegates to cast votes for James G. Blaine at the national nominating convention and to vote as a unit while Blaine remains a candidate. Delegates E Strother W W Bishop C C Stevenson J J Meigs M D Foley T D Edwards were chosen for Chicago. Snow covered the ground as the event concluded, with Marchlike winter lingering.
Five companies of soldiers from New York and Ohio, under Captain Markley, passed through here yesterday, bound for Arizona.
F. C. Robins advertises five pounds green coffee for 100 dollars, pour cans tomatoes and oysters for cash at Sacramento prices, with free delivery and cash-up on the counter. Also promotes Hostetetter’s Stomach Bitters, Dr A Grivner services, and Fredericksburg beer at the Depot House.
An advertisement touts Royer's Hair Vicar as a cure for gray or faded hair and scalp issues. It claims to restore color, prevent hair loss, promote new growth, and improve scalp health without oils or dyes. It mentions other local ads on seeds, medicines, plaster, and employment notices in Winnemucca Nevada.
Local baking powder ad claims Everybody's Baking Powder equals or surpasses Levy & Co's Ideal, boasting no alum unless chosen, and promises to raise a man’s affection with each use.
Pure Coffee line advertised while Levy & Co touts cash discounts bread delivered twice daily five loaves for 25 cents. The Devon Baxeny man promises fresh bread, and Levy & Co claims the largest complete stock of dry goods buttons and clothing in the state. They invite customers to call, compare prices, and save daily.
An OCR fragment advertises three-ply rubber hose No 1 described as the best in town, offered at Bannister and Wovuenee Reston and Brow at their store with unspecified pricing and availability details.
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