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Newspaper
Silver State
Location
Winnemucca, Nevada, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1901
Page
4
The piece notes Melbourne’s rapid expansion from 1837 to a modern city of about 500 000 people with 100 miles of paved streets and a large tramway system. It also highlights advances in surgery including organ removal and replacement, with patient anecdotes and advertisements for health products and insurance figures.
An ad promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for coughs signaling consumption or bronchitis, claiming cure potential with a money back offer. It also touts Kodol Dyspepsia Cure for indigestion and Kemp’s Balsam for throat and lung issues, all sold by Brown Bros. druggists.
A Georgian editor praises Chamberlain's Pain Balm as a quick ankle cure after a severe sprain and notes its frost bite benefits. A Michigan family's child recovers from severe croup after One Minute Cough Cure. Kemp’s Balsam for throat and lungs advertised as a top cure for coughs and consumption with sample bottles offered. Brown Bros. druggists sell all items.
Annual statement for the year ending December 31, 1900 from the Fire Association of Philadelphia shows capital paid up at 600,000 and total assets 6,340,250.99 with income of 8,181,977.00 and expenditures of 3,189,220.92. Fire insurance business notes include premiums 3,758,912.24, losses incurred 1,797,230.55, and losses paid 200.00. Manager J. M. Beck signs the report from San Francisco on May 21, 1901.
U. S. Branch presents the Hamburg Bremen Fire Insurance Co of Germany annual statement for year ending December 31 1900. Assets total 1 562 926 04 Liabilities capital and net surplus 1 053 345 16 Other sources 1 814 009 52. Rudolph Herold Jr general agent.
Annual financial statement for Traders Insurance Co of Chicago for year ending December 31 1800 shows paid up capital 3000000 assets 248557128 liabilities excluding es 5000000 92029904 premiums 3108561706 total income 1900 1184816 a
United States branch presents the annual statement for the Liverpool and London and Globe Insurance Co for the year ending December 31. Capital paid up, incomes from premiums and other sources amount to totals shown, with total income and expenditures including losses and dividends. CHAS D HAVEN signs as of March.
Bids invited in San Francisco and Winnemucca Nevada until June 21 1901 for fifty first mortgage bonds at 500 each. Bonds bear 6 percent interest in gold, mature June 21 1916, with principal payable in gold coin at either office. Deposits 10 percent required. Proceeds to fund electric lighting system in Winnemucca. Directors authorize first lien on assets.
In the Fifth Judicial District Court Humboldt County Nevada the estate of Isabella Sloan deceased. James F Sloan administrator has filed final account and petition for distribution. Hearing set for Monday June 17 1901 at 10:00 AM to settle the account and consider the petition. Interested parties must appear and show cause why the account should not be approved and the petition granted. Dated May 25 1901 J T Dunn Clerk.
Statement of the business of the Sunset Telephone and Telegraph Company in Nevada for the year ending with total receipts of 6,447.50 and total disbursements. Secretary W. F. Baton signs the document.
Probate notice for the estate of John Hill in Humboldt County Nevada. The court schedules a probate hearing for May 25 at 10:00 AM in Winnemucca to consider the will and letters testamentary to Cathay Hill and John O Kane. Interested parties may appear or file objections in writing.
Notice that H and GILBERT county treasurer and ex officio tax receiver of Humboldt county Nevada intends to sell certain property under tax collection authority. Details likely include date time place and property description to be provided in official notice. Parties and actions reference county officials and tax collection process.
Notice to creditors announces Mose Bashoe deceased in Huabolde County Nevada. Administrator A cocHRaN, appointed by the Figeh Judiaist District Court, requests all claims to be filed with vouchers within three months of first publication. Dated Winnemucca Nevada March 1001.
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