Local and Personal News Highlights
T R Weber of Willow Point was in town yesterday. John Fears of Decatur is registered at the Lafayette. Charles Neth returned from San Francisco. H M Arnold and J P Morart arrived from San Francisco this morning. B D Giroux returned from a ten day trip to San Francisco. Reserved seats for The Spy of Gettysburg on May 24th are on sale at Hagle Drug Store. J M Thompson and D Frandson arrived from Elko and are staying at the Lafayette. Hon D Van Duzer arrived from the west, treated in San Francisco then Reno. Manager J A Fillmore of the Southern Pacific passed through on No 6 with two daughters and a secretary in the private car San Jose. The chain gang is at work under Chris Diehl on Bridge street, with plans to keep county prisoners busy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. R. Weber
Willow Point
John Fears
Decatur, Til
Lafayette
Charles Neth
San Francisco
H. Arnold
J. P. Moérart
Hagle
J. M. Thompson
D. Frandson
Elko
D. van Duzer
West
Reno
Armory Hall
Eagle Drug Store
J. A. Fillmore
Southern Pacific
San Jose
Chris Diehl
Bridge Street
Purchasing Horses by Thousands to Kansas City Market
Horse buyer L. V. Leonard returned from Paradise Valley with about 2500 head of horses. Purchases included 1000 head from Mrs. William Stock and 825 head from J. R. Harvey. Leonard paid $10 per head and will ship the stock to Kansas City. deliveries expected June 6 or 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. V. Leonard
Paradise Valley
Kansas City
J. R. Harvey
William Stock
Harvey
Leonard
Beott Davis
Union Pacific
J. 8. McIntosh
John Vance
George Simpson
Miller & Lux
Case Dismissed In Schell Bros Versus Thomas Suit
District Court next Tuesday will not hear Schell Bros versus Thomas as the case was dismissed by consent of both parties. The suit sought damages for alleged damage to lands from sheep owned by the defendant. A second action, Hoffman versus Stevens, for $5000 for a broken arm from a fall fight last fall, was noted with Stevens previously bound over for assault with intent to do great bodily harm, but the charge was ignored by the grand jury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schell Bros
Thomas Ages
Hoffman
Stevens
Reduced Epworth League Rates From San Francisco
The Southern Pacific announces cut rates during the Epworth League convention in San Francisco from July 1 to 18. Round trips 400 miles or more from San Francisco priced at one and one fifth of regular fares. Winnemucca and Golconda to San Francisco round trips 2870 dollars. Tickets on sale July 1 to 18 and valid for return until July mist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Pacific Company
San Francisco
Winnemucca
Golconda
Kicked by a Horse Injures 17 Year Old Stewart
James Stewart, 17, son of Mr and Mrs B W Stewart, was kicked in the face by a fractious horse at Willow Point while unharnessing horses. He lost several teeth and suffered a fractured jawbone. He was brought home and treated by Dr Samuels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James
B. W. Stewart
Willow Point
Stewart
Second Installment of Taxes Due June 3 With Penalty
Taxpayers who have not paid the second Installment of their taxes for 1900 must pay on or before June 3. A 10 percent delinquency and the costs of advertising will be added.
Wrappers arrival at F. Robins & Co consignments
F Robins & Co announces a new consignment of wrap pers in all sizes with prices from 1 to 126 dollars. The offer targets Ladies seeking fashionable wraps and showcases a broad price range to suit different budgets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. ©. Robins & Co
Postmaster Snider Arrested on Embezzlement Charges
Elko Independent reports Deputy Marshal Humphreys captured ex postmaster A L Snider in Tuscarora on two embezzlement complaints facing United States Commissioner Waldo of Reno. One claim cites 4035 dollars from March 31 1901 and another about 1000 dollars from the money order fund. Snider held on 1000 bond for examination while insurers seek exact totals and local reaction notes his alleged drunkenness and possible connections to Senator Foraker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elko Independent
Humphreys
Tuscarora
A. L. Snider
United States
Waldo of Reno
Dennis Coyne
Snider
Marshal Humphreys
Commissioner Morgan
Inspector Coyne
Senator Foraker
Ohio
Star Route Contracts to Be Let in Western States
The Postoffice Department will advertise for proposals to carry the mails on star routes across Nevada Utah Idaho Wyoming and other western states starting in September. Contracts run four years and require contractors to live near the routes to curb bid speculation and subletting. Carriers must deposit mail in box letter boxes along routes when settlers request it, and the anti speculating clause is expected to push rates higher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Postoffice Department
Nevada
Utah
Idaho
Wyoming
Young Woman Killed by Switch Engine at Ogden
May Ribbach, a young woman engaged to a Southern Pacific machinist, was run over and killed instantly by a switch engine at Ogden on Monday night. The exact cause is unknown and she was alone when the accident occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
May Ribbach
Ogden
Southern Pacific
Wadsworth Resident Killed Near Rail Line
Martinez dispatch reports Anthony Stern of Wadsworth New was found dead alongside a railroad track on Monday. Authorities believe he fell from a train and died. Papers in his pocket identified his name and residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martinez
Cal
Anthony Stern
Wadsworth, New
Optician H H Hamlin to Visit Winnemuca
Practical Optician H H Hamlin of Reno will be in Winnemuca for a few days. He offers first class work in fitting eyeglasses and spectacles. Visit him at the Winnemuca hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. H. Hamlin
Reno Optician
Winnemucea
Winnemucea Hotel
My2olf
Dancing Social at Armory Hall This May 26
Prof. W A Henry will host a social at Armory hall next Saturday evening May 26 with good music and a pleasant time. Tickets are $1.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Henry
Armory Hall
Resident Dentist Promises Bridge Street Dental Care
First class dental work offered by Dr. H. A. MacMillan with an office on Bridge Street. Work guaranteed and bridge work a specialty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. A. MacMillan
Bridge Street
Dentist B McDonald Visits Winnemucca This Week
A note states Dr H B McDonald the dentist will be in Winnemucca during the week and plans to stay about two weeks. The message identifies the physician and confirms an upcoming temporary relocation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. McDonald
Winnemucca
H. B. McDonald
Virginia City Fourth of July Celebration Planned
State notes report Virginia City will celebrate the Fourth of July. Other items include the death of Eugene Holland, trout marketing by Pyramid Lake Indians, and 100000 young trout to be stocked annually in the Truckee River. The Journal suggests a Reno reception for President McKinley during his passage through the area. Shipped iron from the Smoky mill near Hamilton to Sacramento totaled 63,520 pounds. The Interior Department ordered a 2710 acre land list in Carson City district under the school grant. Postal mileage payments to Hamilton to Duckwater via Currant Creek continue at $15 per trip, with a sub-contractor having quit. A theft from Independence valley ranch in Elko County was recovered at Beowawe. The Tonopah mining camp sees its first death, John K Weeks, at 45. George Carr’s gymnastic fall leaves him seriously injured and bound for San Francisco. An advertising aside touts Wall's Catarrh Cure and Hall's Family Pills as remedies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia City
Eugene Holland
Pyramid Lake
Truckee
McKinley
Reno
Sacramento
Old Smoky Mill
Hamilton
Sentinel
Secretary of the Interior
Nevada
Sam
Duckwater
Currant Creek
Independence Valley
Elko County
Beowawe
Tonopah
John K. Weeks
California
George Carr
Gold Hill
San Francisco
Virginia Chronicle
Sunday Closing Agreement by Winnemucca Merchants
On and after June 1, 1901, Winnemucca merchants pledge not to open Sundays for any business or sale. Violators pay a $100 fine, donated to the Winnemucca Fire Company. Signatories include E. Rein hart & Co. and many local firms and individuals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnemucca
Nev
Winnemucca Fire Company
E. Reinhart & CO
C. B. Brown & CO
M. B. Staunton
F.C. Robins & CO
A. Kuckteschler
M. Hofman
A. Kleinhans
H. A. Gilbert
Chas. Wuertele
William Piggott
J. A. Robinson
U. G. Brewster
Lane's Tea and DeWitt's Pills Ad Offer Purge and Health
A vintage ad promotes Lane's Tea as daily bowel regularity and indigestion cure, claiming blood purification and a clear complexion with a 25 cent Sea package sold by Brown Bros. Druggists. It also touts DeWitt's Little Liver Pills for constipation and liver complaints from Brown Bros.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnemucca
Lane
Brown Bros
DeWitt
Kemp's Balsam and DeWitt's Little Harry Risers Ad
The Winnemucca population is about 1200 with many troubled in the throat and lungs. Advertises Kemp's Balsam for throat and lung afflictions at 25 and 10 cents with trial size free. Brown Bros druggists sell it. DeWitt's Little Harry Risers claim speedy bowel purification and no gripe, easy to take.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnemucca
Brown Bros
DeWitt
Harry
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Star Routes
Wadsworth
State News Notes
F. J. , Cheney & Co
Toledo
F. J. Cheney & CO
C. Hall
Salt Lake Office
Denver
Burlington
Salt Lake City
Omaha
Chicago
St. Louis
Palace
West Second South
R. F. Nesten
THE
First National Bank
Wacca
F. W. Lee
Sibbald
Geo
F. Clark
H. Busch
B.C. Moore
Golconda Hot Springs Hotel
Cig
Billy
Lessee
Winnemucca Bottling
Johnson & Ramdohr
PABST
Milwaukee Beer
Felix Poulin
J. H. Hoyt
Winzemuegs
B. Reinhart & Go
Dave McB
Rose
Bridge Street, Chemucca Ne
A. H. Sherman
Corcoran
United States Treasury
Washington, D.C
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