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Newspaper
Silver State
Location
Winnemucca, Nevada, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1880
Page
3
Fragmentary notes from a War Department bulletin discuss germ observations by U S Army personnel. The text is incomplete but indicates a moment of joint data collection and analysis. Further readable details are unavailable in the fragment.
Local intelligence notes a well attended performance of the Cantata of the Coronation of the Rose in Centennial Hall for Sunday School. Twenty five girls ages eight to eighteen personified flowers in a forest scene and crowned the Rose as queen after a brief appeal to a recluse for judgment. The piece, directed by Mrs Hanson Wyler, drew praise for the effort and presentation.
Civtona's Robert McBeth, first county sheriff later commissioner and state senator, now chief justice of Galena, arrives as a state convention delegate. Eureka judge Hadley, Reno's J C Hagerman, Carson's Colonel Eis, and ex Senator K Stampley join notables. A cattle drive of 1200 head heads to Nebraska by rail, while Paradise Valley Mining ships two bullion bars worth 3800 dollars.
Congressman Daggett outlines an interpretation of the recent mineral location law. After consulting the Land Commissioner he says first annual work may be done any time within the twelve months starting January after location. Locators then have an extra year plus part of the following January to complete work.
Reports from W H Pierce in Varadice Valley claim Paradise mines are exhausted and Tuscarora is thriving. John Barrett confirms Tuscarora bottom is clear and praises Paradise as well mined. Nevada census enumerators for county listed with June start and pay rates. Sheriff sale of R J Withington's property noted as largest in Eastern Nevada. Bushee's ranch near Unionville shows no frost damage to fruit.
The Democratic State Convention did not meet on time as eastern delegates were delayed until this afternoon. Many Thurman men among the delegates imply Cincinnati instructions may not be given.
Large freight shipments arrive daily for the dipper country as freight houses fill up. Teams are loaded daily for the North, signaling strong overland movement and rising logistical activity.
Democratic State Convention called to order at Centennial Hall at 2 p m by J A Mahanny secretary of state central committee. Judge Hillhouse of Zureka elected temporary chairman and J A Mahanny temporary secretary. W F Dyer Landes and G W Hutfaker Washoe named vice presidents. James Thacker named sergeant at arms. Committees formed on credentials permanent organization and order of business resolutions. Convention adjourned until 3 30 p m.
During Governor Kinkear’s absence for the Chicago and Cincinnati conventions, Lieutenant Governor Adams assumes gubernatorial duties. The move puts Nevada under a Democratic leadership again and is expected to please the public.
Local call for those interested in baseball to attend a meeting at Oriental Hall next Thursday evening May 27 at 8 o clock. Acting secretary MB Fiera notes the time and place for organizers and players to discuss the sport.
Ripe berries appear in the Winne muccan market at C Chenoweths new grocery. The ad promotes Brown’s Panacea and Vermifuge with claims of pain relief and worm destruction. A fresh groceries shipment from C Cryxowern offers seven pounds brown sugar or six pounds white sugar for one dollar.
Four top potato varieties offered for sale at Lovelock Station on the CP R R line in Nevada. Vendor Joan Hawkioy lists a bargain price for quick sale.
A cluttered ad fragment lists grocery goods and prices from F. Robins and Hostetters Bitterns with cash-only terms, plus contact notes for Dr A Gairaxen, a bakery, and a seeds seller C Chenoweth, including scattered references to locations Winne Nevada and streets Storeidge.
A fragmented notice notes tables and wine for a wedding at Frank Felons Fashion Sample Rooms offering Charles Heidsieck wine. Key names unreadable due to garbled OCR but suggests a wedding event with available sample room setup.
Fragmentary OCR lists shawls gloves ties and garments with prices ranging from 20 cents to 91 dollars per item. Mentions ladies items including silk finials and child’s gear, but details are garbled and incomplete.
An 19th century advertisement extols Dr. Boschee's SeeHEAVIEST General Merchandise Syrup for coughs and lung troubles, claiming two million bottles sold annually and worldwide trust. It also touts Hart’s Velvet or Reviver hair restorers and other vegetable-based remedies, endorsed by medical men and a Massachusetts state assay, with sample prices and varieties.
Fragmentary ad copy compares Baking Powder brands, praising Levy & Co's Ideal as superior and asserting customer affection. The readable text suggests a promotional boast amid garbled OCR phrases. No clear event or date.
An ad claims Shiloh's Consumption Cure cures common and chronic coughs and asthma, asserting superior results, safety, and a full guarantee. It touts a price of 10 cents and a plaster option, sold by druggists at local shops.
Fragmentary OCR shows a shop advertisement promoting Shéloh's Vitatzer as a cure for constipation. It references Be You Beitere and a seller C. A. DeBagy. Text is garbled with unclear sentences and misspelled words.
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