Humboldters Sail for Cape Nome Gold Rush
H Warren and D Crissman depart for San Francisco and Cape Nome aboard the St Paul on the 26th, representing Onisbo Mining. They will test claims on sixty two mines including Glacier Anvil Ophir, aiming to work them this fall. FP A Chapman joins from Lindley mines with Charles D Lane’s Ontario adjoining rich claims, previously yielding 181000 last summer.
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H. Warren
D. Crissman
San Francisco
Cape Nome
St. Paul
Mr. Warren
Onisbo Mining Company
California
Jaime
Glacier
Anvil
Ophir
Warren
Crissman
A. Chapman
Lindley
Grante Creek
Nome
Charles D. Lane
Principal Winfrey Will Retire From Winnemucca Public Schools
Local notes report D R Gray arrived from Bare Lake City and other travelers from Den fe and Little umboldt as horse shipments are planned. Principal Winfrey announces retirement at term end after eleven years, with high praise for his service and the need for a strong successor. A Fourth of July Grand Ball by Harry Wilson Lodge No 313 B of R T is planned in Winnemucca, with preparations underway and past events noted as models. See ad in another column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Becker
Salt Lake City
G. W. Jayson
Willow Point
J. ¥. Button
A Francisco
Winfrey
Silverstate
Winnemucca
Winnemacca
Infrey
Harry Wilson Lodge No
B. of
R. T
Winneueca
Tts
Wadsworth
New Postal Rule Enforces Return of Misdelivered Mail
A new postal rule imposes a fine of 100 dollars or up to one year in prison for anyone who takes mail belonging to another and fails to return it. The law covers newspapers and all other mail matter mishandled at the post office.
Tomorrow Night’s Social at Friday Club
The Friday Night Social Club holds a pleasant meeting tomorrow evening with new features planned. Bell's orchestra will provide music for dancing and a visiting vocalist will perform. The season nears its close and expected to attract many pleasure seekers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bell
Death of Basque Worker in Paradise Valley
J Arguonching a Basque immigrant employed by A Pasquale died in Paradise Valley yesterday from spotted fever. He was about 40 years old and years ago worked as a bus driver for the Lafayette hotel in this place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Arguonching
A. Pasquale
Paradise Valley
Lafayette
Women in Idaho Vote Sparks Bitter Weiser Scuffle
In Welser Idaho women at the polls sparked a heated exchange between Mrs. Martinson and Miss Harris. A slap and clawing led to a public brawl. Both arrested and tried by a jury of women ended in a hung verdict. The judge released both prisoners and social life cooled.
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Welser
Idaho
Martinson
Miss Harris
Weiser
Maccabee Surprise Party Held for Mrs. Hayden
The Ladies Maccabee of Winnemucca hosted a pleasant surprise party at Mrs. J. C. Hayden’s Second Street home last evening. Guests enjoyed whist and euchre, late parlor games, and at 11 oclock refreshments. Music followed with Mrs. D J Biggins on the organ and Mrs. A C Brown offering musical selections before the group departed at midnight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maccabee
Winnemucca
J. C. Hayden
Second Street
D. J. Biggins
A. C. Brown
Henderson Released on Bail in California
A letter from William Easton states he secured bail papers from Nevada and California governors but found Bob Henderson freed on bail by a California court in San Francisco. Easton headed to Humboldt County to recapture him, yet Austin residents fear Henderson may skip bail and avoid return to Texas.
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Henderson
William |Aston
Nevada
California
San Francisco
Bob Henderson
Hendeson
Humboldt County
Woman’s Bright Idea To Restyle Old Hat For Church
A Corry woman, unable to buy a new five dollar hat, visited a millinery shop, then returned home and pounded her old hat with a rolling pin for half an hour. She inserted a feather into the band and wore it to church, drawing envy from the town’s women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie Dispatch
Ample Grounds for Separation in Philadelphia Divorce Case
Mrs Emma Jones sues her husband Thomas Ellsworth Jones for divorce claiming ten years of cohabitation and deaf mute status. She alleges verbal abuse by finger spelling and vile names. The court action arises from a strained marriage in Philadelphia. Hood's Sarsaparilla advertisement follows.
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Emma Jane Jones
Thomas Ellsworth Jones
Philadelphia
Nome mining region in Alaska report summary 1899
The Geological Survey reports on the Cape Nome district in northwestern Alaska near Norton Sound. It notes an undefined belt along the Seward Peninsula with placer gold, expects connections to Golfin Bay and Cape York, and estimates 1899 belt gold output near 2 million dollars. Nuggets range up to 25 ounces with water worn, dull brass color, and some quartz attached. Climate is Arctic but milder than interior Alaska. sea currents moderate temperatures.
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Geological Survey
Secretary of the Interior
Senate
Cape Nome
Alaska
Nome
Norton Sound
Behring Sea
Seward Peninsula
Arctic Ocean
Cook
Golofin Bay
Cape York
Guleh
Anvil Creek
Arctic
Yukon
Trail of Legacy Ends as Tuscarora Judge Dies at 77
Judge C B Abbott, a Tuscarora pioneer, died Sunday at 77. Lovelock ranchers test Scottish cattle resembling buffalo versus buffalo. Elko Gun Club to host July 4 championship with $50 medal. University statue gifted to literary society, science and progress theme. Wheat price drop hammers Lovelock valley as storage shipouts reach 85,000 bushels, incurring storage costs and reduced value.
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C. B. Abbott
Tuscarora
Lovelock
A. B. Cheney
University Literary Society
Science and Progress
Elko Gun Club
Elko Independent
Lovelock Commercial Company
Lovelock Tribune
Ice for Sale Deliveries in Any Town Area
Ice offered in any quantity with delivery to any part of town. Place orders at Wells Fargo Express office or at Winne mucca Bottling Works. Short Bros.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wells Fargo
Winnemucca Bottling Works
Mylbml
Short Bros
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D. R. Gray
Bare Lake City
Louie Degan
Denfe
Hood
Mary E Byao
Olney, Il
Tuomison Oaksville
State News Notes
New Orleans
Michigan
Illinois
Leaders of Enterprise
PF. C. Robins & CO
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First National Bank
NEW
FM. Lee
J. Sibbal
Geo. $. Mixon
Wbrive
F. Clark H. Busch
A.C. Moore
M. B. Staunton
Roluonda Hot Springs Hotel
Golconda
Anaconda
Montana
Golconda Hotel L Co, LY
Lessee
Baling Rk
Depo House
G. A. Krenkel
Waukesha
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