Local and Personal News From Winnemucca and Surroundings
R Harvey arrived from Radine valley and Scott came from Disaster Peak ranch. James Bateman Jr of Philadelphia checked in at the Lafayette while William Stock from Paradise Valley stayed at the Winnemucca. Mrs Gillan and N A Gillan came from Paradise Valley. Mrs H A MacMillan left for Denver to spend the summer with her son Arthur. Morton Lindley, promoter, is in town. he just returned to Golconda from Chicago. Willian Ross, foreman for P L Flan, hunted for Hank Rook in Wyoming but did not find him. The annual debate between the University of Nevada and the University of Utah will be held in Reno gym next Friday with Nevada opposing subsidy or bounty as public policy. Debaters Irwin Wyr es, Fenton A Bonham and George Bringmeyer hope to redeem last year’s Nevada defeat at Utah. Tomorrow night Armory Hall hosts the Winnemucca players with The Spy of Gettysburg, a strong nitery drama. Cast includes noted performers and aims for broad entertainment. A. Snider, Tuscarora postmaster, faced preliminary examination before U S Commissioner Morgan. held to answer before the grand jury on two counts of embezzlement with $5,000 bond. Bail denied. he remains jailed in Elko until grand jury meeting. Shortage at Tuscarora post office amounts to $N/A.
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R. Harvey
Radine Valley
Scott
Disaster Peak Ranch
James Bateman Jr
Philadelphia
Lafayette
William Stock
Paradise Valley
Winnemucca
Gillan
N. A. Gillan
H. A. MacMillan
Denver
Arthur
Gettysburg
Eagle Drug
University of Nevada
University Utah
Reno
Nevada
United States
Utah
Irwin Wyres
Fenton A. Bonham
George Bringmeyer
Mark Brown
Arthur Willing
Jey Saunders
Alan
A. Snider
Tuscaora
Elected School Director In Stockton Vote
Mrs L Clare Davis, a Stockton newspaper woman, was elected School Director on the Democratic ticket at Tuesday's city election. Two years ago she was numbered among The Silver State’s regular correspondents whose writings were valued by readers. The Silver State extends congratulations on her success.
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L. Clare Davis
Stockton
Cal
Silver State
Races at McDermit July Fourth Amusement and Dance
W C Baker and C L Lowry host a Fourth of July celebration in the Quin River valley at McDermit. The day includes horse racing for untrained saddle horses with a purse and entrance fees, followed by a first class dance at night. Expect exciting races from fast local horses.
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McDermit
W. C. Baker
C. L. Lowry
Quin River Valley
Superintendent Wright Resigns from Southern Pacific
J. B. Wright, division superintendent of the Southern Pacific Railroad with headquarters in Sacramento, has tendered his resignation to take effect June 1. His probable successor is T. R. Jones, the present assistant division superintendent.
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Wright
J. B. Wright
Southern Pacific Railroad
Sacramento
T. R. Jones
University Professor Will Inves to Investigate Cut Worm Damage
Professor Will Inves, entomologist at State University, passed through this morning en route to Elko. He will proceed to Starr Valley to study damage in alfalfa fields caused by cut worms in the region.
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Inves
8. B. Doten
The
State University
Elko
Starr Valley
Wrapppers Arrive at F. C. Robins & Co Stock Range
F C Robins & Co announces a new consignment of wrappers in all sizes with prices from 1 to 125 dollars. Strong assortment ready for customers.
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F. C. Robins & Co
Myliwl
Reno Journal State News Notes
Elmo Sosa faces murder trial in Reno. Memorial Day to feature a parade and literary exercises at Wadsworth. Truckee and Tahoe Railway crews continue snow plow operations. Reno fire alarms frequently triggered by residents mailing letters in alarm boxes. Carson band members Rube Lichtenberg and Will Wilson join the U S marine band on the Wisconsin. Rumor claims the old seminary building has been bought by Southern Pacific for a railroad hospital.
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Truckee & Tahoe Railway
Reno
Rube Lichtenberg
Will Wilson
Carson Band
Marine Band
U. S
Wisconsin
Southern Pacific Company
Reno Journal
Passion Play by Indians at Chilliwack
Vancouver dispatch reports BC Indians prepare a Passion Play festival at Chilliwack from June 3 to 10 with 2000 participants. Open air production led by Rev Father Chirous features principal roles, a mile long procession, seven Swish bands, and canoe travel from coast communities.
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Vancouver Dispatch
British Columbia
Doughty Receives Appointment as Tuscarora Postmaster
The Elko Independent notes James C. Doughty has been named postmaster at Tuscarora. It questions why a Humboldt county resident received the post, suggesting political rewards may play a role, though deeming the appointment excellent overall.
A U W Grand Officers Elected at Dayton Meeting
The A U U W grand lodge met in Dayton on Tuesday with a large gathering. Officers elected include Past G M W Charles Stewart of Carson, G M W J J Quinn of Reno, G F Charles Murphy of Gold Hill, G O B P A Pyne of Virginia, G C Frank Folsom of Reno, G I W John Glanzman of Carson, G T W J Westerfield of Reno. Grand Supreme Representatives J EK Gignoux of Dayton, F McRae of Reno, Charles Stewart of Carson. G Recorder J BE Gignoux of Dayton, G Receiver F McRae of Reno.
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Grand Lodge
The
Dayton
Charles Stewart
Carson
G. M
J. J. Quinn
Reno
G. F. Charles Murphy
Gold
G. 0
B. P. A. Pyne
Virginia
G. C
Frank Folsom
John G
Model Town to Be Built Near Loyalton by Loyalton Lumber Co
The Sierra Valley Record reports a new town planned by the Loyalton Lumber Company near Loyalton. It expects 500 jobs within three years, a 150000 feet daily sawmill, box factories, water works, electric lights, and modern buildings, with a strict ban on saloon business and liquor traffic.
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Sierra Valley Record
Loyalton Lumber Company
Loyalton
Tunnel suffocation near new engines alarm railroad crew
Two firemen were nearly suffocated days ago while passing through a tunnel for the new compound engines, described as battle ships by railroad men. One man fainted and fell from his engine, another collapsed onto coal. A train snapping in two with an engine inside would likely suffocate rainmen. A separate item notes a Measure Party event by the Ladies of the Maccabees at Silver State hall on Wednesday evening May 29 with free admission.
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Truckee Republican
Optician H H Hamlin to Visit Winnemucca Hotel
Practical Optician H H Hamlin of Reno will be in Winnemucca for a few days. He offers first class eyeglasses and spectacles fitting and invites the public to call and see him at the Winnemucca hotel. My20tf.
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H. H. Hamlin
Reno Optician
Winnemucca
Winnemucca Hotel
Resident Dentist Ad Promotes Bridge Street Practice
A local advertisement pledges first class dental work from Dr. H. A. MacMillan with an office on Bridge Street. The notice guarantees quality, notes Bridge work as a specialty, and asserts the dentist’s long-term presence in the community.
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H. A. MacMillan
Bridge Street
Dentist Dr H B McDonald Visits Winnemucca
Dr H B McDonald the dentist will travel to Winnemucca during the week and stay about two weeks. He is listed as Dr H B McDonald in the notice with the brief arrival and stay details.
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H. B. McDonald
Winnemucca
Wrecked revenue cutter Grant near Victoria B C may be saved
Telegrams report the revenue cutter Grant wrecked on an uncharted rock twenty miles from Victoria B C. all officers and crew escaped to shore, with hopes the vessel can be saved. Also notes Major-General Henry Corbin sails for the Philippines June 25 to inspect military conditions. The cup challenger Shamrock II was dismasted off Cowes. King Edward on board escaped unharmed. Lipton fears Shamrock II cannot be repaired in time for races. International Machinists head cites 40 000 on strike. most returning by Monday as Pacific coast strife persists. Catarrh touted as constitutional disease. Hall's Catarrh Cure offered with claim of curing, 75-cent price, guarantees.
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Grant
Victoria
B. C
Henry ©. Corbin
Army
Philippines
Hancock
San Farncisco
Edward
Cowles
Isle of Wight
Thomas Lipton
O'Connell
International Association of Machinists
Pacific Coast
San Francisco
Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
C. Hall
The Handsomest Woman in Winnemucca Adverts Health Claims
An advertisement touts Lane's Tea as daily bowel regulator curing indigestion purifying blood clearing complexion and boosting appetite priced 25c and 50c sold by Brown Bros druggists. Also promotes DeWitt's Little Liver Risers as a remedy for constipation and liver complaints from Brown Bros.
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Winnemucca
Lane
Brown Bros
DeWitt
Kemp's Balsam and Early Risers Advertised in Winnemucca
In Winnemucca with about 1200 residents many suffer throat and lung afflictions. The notice urges visiting Brown Bros. druggists for Kemp's Balsam for the throat and lungs at 26 and 60 cents with trial size free. It also promotes DeWitt's Little Early Risers laxative pills praised as effective and easy to take without gripe.
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Winnemucca
Brown Bros
DeWitt
Brows Bros
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Golconda
Chicago
Willian Ross
P. L. Flan
Wyoming
Hank Rook
Quero
Flani
Armory Hall
Welock
State News Notes
Elmo Sosa
Wadsworth
A. U. U. W. Grand Officers
New
Winnemucca Fire Company
B. Reinhart & CO
In. Co
B. Brown
W. A. Henry
Burlington
Salt Lake City
Omaha
Kansas City
St. Louis
Palace
Salt Lake Office
West Second South
R. F. Neslen
First National Bank
Winnemucca New
F. M W. Lee
J. Sibbald
GEO
Clark H. Busch
Moore
Golgonda Hot Springs Hotel
Anaconda
Montana
Golconda Hotel CO
Billy
Lessee
Winnemucca Bottling
Johnson & Ramdohr
PABST
Milwaukee Beer
Felix Poulin
J. H. Hoyt
Paister, Grainer
Winnemac
E. Reinhart & Co
Dave McBrose
Winnemucca Ne
A. H. Sherman
Corcoran
United States Treasury
Washington, D.C
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