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Newspaper
Silver State
Location
Winnemucca, Nevada, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1880
Page
3
In a March dated notice the War Department Signal Corps lists receipt collections for the Silver State operations. The document notes the government auditing and timing of sums at a department level, indicating compliance with official accounting procedures.
Local notice recalls a woman who arrived about two years ago and gave birth to a boy named William Arthur Fremont. She left for parts unknown a year plus ago, leaving the child with Mrs. Akin. A few days ago a letter from the mother at Keno requested the child be returned there. Deputy Sheriff Pryor took the nearly two year old boy from the town. Local figures Akin and Ke. P. Torrey and W. C. Ricard were seen in town. Moeller from Virginia City arrived. Democratic Central Committee activity noted with notices and election content forthcoming.
A two year old boy of Adam Adrian vanished while playing near the river above the Reduction Works. A Chinaman reported seeing the child float downstream. Join Flamer and Charley Leush rescued the body. Dr. Hanson failed to revive the boy. Also notes emigrant movements and market prices for beef veal mutton barley wool and fresh salmon shipments amid ongoing western trade. A tramp was killed after being struck by a west bound emigrant train near Carlin.
Cattle men Mesara Button Farell Layton and Richie and Barnum are notified that rodeos on the Little Humboldt will begin in June. Those interested will be on hand to see to their stock.
The Secretary of the Wild Goose Mining Company reports very favorable findings from the mine, with mining men deeming it among the best in Mount Rose District. J. P. Abel announces candidacy to represent Humboldt County in the State Senate next Winter and is well known locally.
Lang Kynar James Hambrey arrived from Dun Glen en route to Paradise to take the Bullion mill engineer post. He reports Lang Syne mill runs steadily and ore yields many pounds of pure gold.
Baron Littlefinger and Count Rose bud accompanied the double-headed woman on a western trip. They separated in Utah and she continued to Montana for religious work. Tomorrow at the M E Church there will be preaching in the morning and evening services led by Rev Mr Warrington. Sunday school opens after morning service.
J H McMillan reports the Lucky Dog mine near Unionville looks well with immense ore in sight. The lode opens about 2000 feet, estimating ten thousand tons of ore. Some ore is high grade and all will pay to mill though the owner lacks funds for a 50 stamp mill. Nevadans should invest before capital seeks eastern carbonates.
List of letters remaining in the Winne mucca Nevada post office dated May 15 1880 names Armstrong Win Abel Sisan Bryant Wm Clark Christo her Greenwell LW Humphrey WT Heymanson Benz Johnson Percil J D Starks J B Spargo David Persons calling for any above letters please say Advertised May 15th 1880 F C Rentxs P M
The rodeos for working cattle on the Little Humbold begin at Button's ranch on June 1. Names V. Bortos James Farenn Axnow Lawtox Ricurs Barsom Eden Valley May 14 1890. Wimemmeca Lodge No 10 F and A M holds a special meeting May 15 at 7 pm to work in the second degree. Avex Waax W M.
Dr A Rosebee offers Good Thing German Syrup touted as a cure for coughs colds and severe lung troubles. Claimed to be non experimental and tested over years with rising sales. Warns against similarly named medicines and notes Bo senke s Greumax Syncr from 1368 US launch with wide distribution. Three doses said to relieve a cough price 75 cents sample bottle 10 cents.
Cash deals at F C Robins offer five pounds of green coffee for 100 dollars and four cans choke tomatoes for 100 dollars. Oysters and fresh provisions arrive in stock while CursonxTn’s cash store advertises seven pounds brown or six pounds white sugar for a dollar with a modest margin and assurance of quality.
An old notice promotes Fredericksburg beer options at the Depot House operated by G A Karen near the Depot. It touts genuine glass and pillsner style offerings for travelers headed to the depot.
An old advertisement touts Hostetetter's Stomach Bitters as beneficial for digestion and urges customers to consult Dr. A. Grrawer at the Depot Bakery for remedies. The copy mentions a strawberry cake and cream and promises relief for 25 cents with a slogan about healing delicacies.
A damaged OCR reads a town store price list for clothing and boots. It lists Canton flannel undershirts Merino goods and various boots with unit prices, plus children and ladies footwear and cash prices.
An advertisement touts Brown's Monstheld Panacea as the most reflective pain destroyer, claiming it rapidly relieves chronic or acute pain in the side back or bowels throat rheumatism toothache and more. A teaspoonful in hot water is said to break up a cough and it is sold for 25 cents a bottle.
The advertisement touts Brown's Vermifuge Comague Worm Lozenges as an effective, purely vegetal remedy for eradicating worms in children with no harm. It extols the product as a trusted physician used purgative, noting wide medical usage and that it keeps the system in order.
Fragmented OCR text describes dry goods and pricing hints with phrases about value and money, mentioning a sales context and aging items. Entities are unclear due to corruption but imply a local trade notice about merchandise and pricing.
A sprawling advertisement page touts Shilohs Cure as a top lung medicine promising rapid relief for coughs asthma and bronchitis with claims of superior cure rates and a guarantee. It also promotes Shilohs Vitelizer for digestion sour stomach and liver complaints and lists locations for purchasing including DeSaveurg druggists in Wimiemucca and Lovelock Station. The page mentions Hackmetetek perfume and local bakery and seafood offerings with prices and delivery notes.
A fragmented ad touts Making Powder and Lavy & Co’s Ineal as superior baking powders. The copy asserts both brands perform well, with emphasis on rising power and reliability, though the text is incomplete and difficult to fully parse.
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