Local and Personal News Updates in the County
County Clerk Dunn is ill. Crissman arrived from Golden. J B Pamplin visited from Kansas City. H B Hallet, a Boston wool buyer, registered at the Lafayette. John S Mitchell, from San Francisco, stayed at Busch. J Keegan and F Grant Smith of Francisco at the Lavette. Maud Gregory arrived yesterday at Elko and registered at the Lavette. Dan Witzpatrick sought thieves affecting road rabies. Sheriff McDeld paid 985 to County Treasurer for licenses through the 13th. Clifford Robins returned from toward district. James McBride, injured in a wreck near Felix, has recovered in California and will resume his Salt Lake east-end run.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crissman
Golnda
J. B. Pamplin
Kansas City
H. 8
Hallet
Boston
Lafaette
John S. Mitchell
San Francisco
Busch
Maud Gregory
Elko
Felix
California
J. A. Meride
Eiko
Salt Lake
Building Improvements In Town Progress Report
Mrs R A Kibbees plans an addition to her Baad street residence making it one of the town's most substantial homes. D Giroux lays a sixteen room addition to the Winnemucca hotel replacing the burned section. new wing to the west made of brick will lift appearance and capacity. The Bridge 1 sidewalk at Keasler corner torn down and will be rebuilt in brick. Town commissioners supervise the work. Several new residences and at least two two story business houses will start this summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. A. Kibbees
Baadtreet
D. Giroux
Winnemucca
Bridge 1
Keasler's Corner
Wreck Near Carlin At Vivian Trains Collide
Early morning collision at Vivian east of Carlin involved eastbound No 219 and a westbound extra. Both crews had orders to meet, but the meeting occurred differently from dispatch, causing an engine and several cars to derail and block the track for hours. No injuries reported. The wrecking crew arrived from Carlin within minutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vivian
Carlin
Extra
Carlinites Plan Fourth of July Events with Races and Games
Carlinites invite towns along the railroad to celebrate Independence Day with racing baseball games and trap shooting. Winnemucca Gun Club members are urged to enter the trap competition for a coin prize offered by Caylin residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlin
Winnemucca
Caylin
Accidental Foot Wound For Carpenter Fred Robinson
Fred Robinson, a carpenter, cut a deep wash in his left foot with an adze while working on a new upper town building. A severed vein caused bleeding until Dr Hanson stopped the flow and dressed the wound this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Robinson
Upper Town
Colonel Refuses Offer For Humboldt Stock Farm
Lovelock Tribune reports Colonel Joseph Marten rejected 160000 dollars cash for his Humboldt stock farm. The price equates to about fifty dollars per acre for 3400 acres with a little over a thousand under cultivation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Marten
Humboldt
Lovelock Tribune
Progress at the Coal Mine in Elko
Mr. Higginbotham reports good progress at the coal mine per the Elko Independent. A new hoist will be installed once the shaft reaches fifty feet. Indications are favorable for uncovering a substantial coal body.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Higginbotham
Elko Independent
Catholic Church Services at St. Paul Parish
Rev Father Burna will hold mass at St Paul church with daily services at 8 AM and a Sunday mass at 10 30 AM An evening service is scheduled for 7 30 PM with regular worship times announced for the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Father Burna
St. Paul Church
Railroad Fight in Lincoln County Alters Grade Ownership
Senator Clark faces a legal battle as Judge Talbot allows intervention in the Oregon Short Line versus Lincoln County suit over the old Union Pacific grade. Lincoln County's commissioners arranged a complex deal: the roadbed from Pioche’s end to Dutch Flat sold for 2000 dollars to SP, LA and SL, with a cash deposit of 3088.02 held pending court verdict on title validity. If the county holds valid title, auction will decide the grade. SP, LA and SL may gain priority. The Short Line has 5083.02 on deposit to cover taxes, subject to title outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator Clark
Lincoln County
Talbot
Oregon Short Line
Union Pacific
Pioche Record
Pioche
Dutch Flat
Culverwell
8. L. Company
Culverwell's
Uvada
San Pedro
Los Angeles
L. A
8. L
Harney County Tragedy Report From Burns News
The Burns News reports two men dead on John Wyatt’s Harney City ranch on the fourth. No witnesses. Mayer is believed to have shot Wyatt then killed himself. Wyatt was shot in the breast and head. Mayer fired in his mouth, with the ball lodging near the head. The pair were regarded as close friends and esteemed Harney County citizens. The tragedy is attributed to a temporary insanity episode linked to ill health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harney County
Burns
John Wyatt
John Mayer
Harney City
Mayer
Wyatt
Maher
Harney
Lovelock Base Ball Club Accepts Virginia City Challenge
The Lovelock baseball team has received a challenge from the Crystal club of Virginia City for a match game with a venue to be decided later. The home club hopes to host the Comstockers in Lovelock, otherwise the game will be played at Reno or Virginia City. Team plans to start practicing immediately.
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The
Argus
Lovelock
Crystal Club
Virginia City
Comstockers
Reno
New Wrappers Arrive at F. C. Robins & Co
F C Robins & Co announces a fresh consignment of wrappers in all sizes with prices from 1 to 125 dollars and up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. C. Robins & Co
Episcopal Service in Silver State Hall
Rev. T. L. Bellam of Wadsworth will conduct divine service in Silver State hall on Wednesday evening May 15. All are cordially invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. L. Bellam
Wadsworth
Silver State Hall
Arrested and Set Free
An 19th century style medical patter from the Western Plowman urges early treatment of the first cough to prevent consumption. Kemp's Balsam is advertised for throat and lungs with bottles priced at 25 and 50 cents, sold by Brown Bros. druggists. Mrs. C W Roberts of North CreekArk reports relief from dyspepsia after one bottle of Kodol Dyspepsia Cure, praising its efficacy and health improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Hanaford
Kemp
Brown Bros
C. W. Roberts
North Creek
Ark
State News Notes from Carson and Austin
Mrs. Isabelle Norrie died at Carson aged 72. William Feezy, longtime Gold Hill resident, died there. Carson railroad shops busy with repairs. Ex-District Attorney Emmet Walsh of Ormsby county may move to San Francisco to join a local firm. Melvin B. Record, a Humboldt and Lander counties figure, died in Austin hospital at 70. Willard Johnson bound over for grand jury action on assault with intent to murder. William Crisler suffered a fall at the asylum, severe head injury, later paralysis, death hourly expected. H. E. Peacock returned to Austin and viewed horses in Spencer's Grass valley for purchase. Last sale of horses from this area sold in Omaha. Bad men not allowed in Tonopah, says Austin Reveille. A would-be troublemaker left town after clashes with saloonkeepers and nearly perished crossing the desert to San Antonio. Trib a remedy touted for sprains and burns based on ten thousand Nevada experiences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isabelle Norrie
Carson
William Feezy
Gold Hill
Emmet Walsh
Ormsby County
San Francisco
Melvin B. Record
Humboldt
Lander
Austin
Willard Johnson
Tom Philipps
Washoe County
William Crisler
Asylum
H. E. Peacock
Spencer
Grass Valley
Peacock
Omaha
San Antonio
Notice to the Public on Dumping at Cemetery Lands
Notice warns against dumping garbage on lands owned by the I O O F and Masonic cemeteries totaling eighty acres along the Humboldt river. Lands run north west of the river, about half a mile above and a quarter mile below the bridge. Violation will lead to prosecution by lodge leaders Chris Wolf and George H Kenyon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic
Humboldt River
Chris Wolf
Winnemucca Lodge No. 19
Resident Dentist Ad Promises Steady Service
Resident dentist Dr. H. A. MacMillan offers first class dental work with Bridge street office. Bridge work is a specialty and guaranteed. I am here to stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. A. MacMillan
Bridge Street
Dentist Porter Practicing In Winnemucca At Lafayette Hotel
Dr W S Porter remains in Winnemucca for several days at the Lafayette hotel offering dental work of every description with up to date methods and appliances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. S. Porter
Winnemucca
Lafayette Hotel
Lane's Family Medicine a Pleasant Laxative Tea
A doctor notes Lane's Medicine acts gently on stomach liver and kidneys and is a pleasant laxative. Made from herbs and prepared as easily as tea. Lane's Family Medicine moves the bowels daily priced 25c and 50c sold by Brown Bros druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lane
Brown Bros
Dr H B McDonald Dentist to Visit Winnemucca
Dr H B McDonald the dentist plans a week in Winnemucca with a two week stay. Rambler Bicyclers announce agents for the bikes, E Reinhart Co lists a full line and pricing. A Kodol Dyspepsia Cure promotion claims digestion relief for indigestion symptoms. Brown Bros.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. B. McDonald
Winnemucca
Rambler
E. Reinhart & CO. (Inc
Curse of Woman Kind Headache Cure Offered
An advertisement touts Sherman's Headache Cure as curing headaches and neuralgia with immediate relief. It promises guaranteed results, labeled as perfectly harmless, with boxes priced at 25¢ and 10¢, sold by Brown Bros druggists. It also mentions liver and bowel action as a cause of disease and promotes DeWitt's Little Early Risers as a remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherman
Brown Bros
DeWitt
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Dunn
J. Keegan and
F. Grant Smith
Francisco
the Lavette
State News Notes
Nevada
H. Kenyon
N. G
Humboldt Lodge
O.F
Salt Lake Office
Denver
Burlington
Salt Lake City
Chicago
St. Louis
Palace
West Second South
R. F. Nesen
National Bank
Tim
al Rnicipal
Nick
JF. Clark H, Busch
B.C. Moore
Golconda Hot Springs Hotel
Golconda
Anaconda
Montana
Golconda Hotel CO
Billy
Lessee
Winnemucca Bottling Johnson & Ramdohr
Milwaukee
Felix Poulin
J.H. Hoyt
Bii Street
E. Bornhart & O's
Dave Meb
Rose
Bridge Street, Winnemuces Ne
A. H. Sherman
Corcoran
United States Treasury
Washington, D.C
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