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Newspaper

Silver State

Location

Winnemucca, Nevada, United States of America

Date

May 30, 1901

Page

3

Automobile Trip Across Continent Ends in Nevada Sand

Inventor Alexander B. Winton and Cleveland Plain Dealer correspondent Charles B. Shanks abandoned their motor carriage journey across the continent after the vehicle stalled in sand two miles east of Mill City Nevada. They will finish the trip by rail, shipping the 1700 pound Winton machine to Cleveland.

Mill City Alexander B. Winton Charles B. Shanks Cleveland Plain Dealer San Francisco Winnemucca Mill, City Nevada Messrs Winton Shanks Wadsworth Desert Cleveland Ohio Winton Company

Verdict for Defendant in Hoffman vs Stephens Damages Suit

The jury found in favor of defendant William Stephens in the $5000 damages case of J. Hoffman versus Stephens. The court assessed the plaintiff costs of the trial after testimony and closing arguments yesterday evening. Judge Bonnifield charged the jury at 10 and the verdict followed shortly before midnight after initial ballots showed fluctuating support for the plaintiff before eleven jurors favored the defendant.

J. Hoffman William Stephens Bonnifield

Bondmen Agree Nascent Conjecture on Snider Embezzlement

The Tuscarora bondmen await further news on Snider’s commitment with strong interest. They believe the total embezzled sum, for which he traded their trust, remains in his possession.

Tuscarora Times-Review Snider Tuscarora Bondamen

Local and Personal News Recap from Ogden to Winnemucca

A Patterson of Ogden registers at the Lafayette Co. W Griggs arrives from Salt Lake City. Mr and Mrs W A Gillilan return from San Francisco. W L Coulter returns from St Paul where he attended the supreme convention of the O R. Judge Bonnifield returns from Riley’s Kings River ranch with W C Riley. Mrs H Darrah and daughters plus J Dopson B W Stewart Sanders and J H Carter arrive from Willow Point and stay at Winnemucca.

A. Patterson Ogden Lafayette. Co W. Griggs Salt Lake City W. A. Gillilan San Francisco W. L. Coulter St. Paul Bonnifield Riley Kings River Ranch W. C. Riley H. Darrah J. Dopson B. W. Stewart Sanders J. H. Carter Willow Point Winnemucca

Belgian Railroads Mulls Smoking Cars for Women

A Brussels incident prompts a legal question as a woman in a ladies carriage smoked a cigarette, another passenger objected, and a lawyer filed suit asking whether railroads must offer separate smoking cars for women who wish to smoke during travel.

Belgium Brussels Southern Railroad

Emigrant Thieves Loot Horses Near Elko

A party of emigrants who arrived in Elko on Monday and left for Winnemucca stole oxen? horses? from Knox Crane on foothills. They lifted two hobby horses and a bell, then continued their journey. Constable McCoy and Crane recovered the items thirteen miles from town in a sack. They paid charges and returned the stolen articles.

Elko Winnemucca Knox Crane Knox McCoy Mr. Crane Elko Independent

Labor federation figures show extensive union growth

The American Federation of Labor has affiliated eighty two national and international unions with 9494 subordinate locals and a total membership of 883 209. Independent chartered locals number 1051 with 79 180 members, bringing the combined total to 10 544 unions and 883 209 members, excluding central labor unions.

American Federation of Labor Central Labor Unions State Federations of Labor

Pan-American Expo to showcase rare agatized petrified woods

The Tombstone Prospector reports an extensive Pan-American Expo exhibit from Arizona stone forests. It will display large tree sections in sound condition from bark to heart, with hardness nearly as strong as diamond. steel cannot scratch them and ink cannot stain.

Tombstone Arizona

Catholic Services Schedule at St. Paul’s Church

Rev Father Burns will lead services at St Pauls Church with Mass daily at 7 00 am Rosary and benediction on Wednesday and Friday at 7 30 pm Sunday Mass at 10 30 am and evening service at 7 30 pm.

Father Burns St. Paul's Church

Resident Dentist Advertisement by Dr A MacMillan

First class dental work offered by Dr A MacMillan with office on Bridge Street. Bridge work a specialty and guaranteed. he declares he is here to stay.

Dr. A. MacMillan Bridge Street

DeWitts Little Early Risers and Digestive Health Claim

An advertisement notes improved disease resistance by cleansing the liver and bowels. It promotes DeWitts Little Early Risers as a remedy claimed to remove the cause of disease, attributed to Brown Bros.

DeWitt Brown Bros

Dr H B McDonald Dentist Visiting Winnemucca

Dr H B McDonald the Dentist announces a visit to Winnemucca during the week and plans to stay about two weeks. He presents his services and aims to serve local residents during the stay.

H. B. McDonald Winnemucca

Memorial Day Observances in Winnemucca Honored Veterans

Memorial Day was observed in Winnemucca with McDermit Corps and W R C organizing exercises in Armory hall at 10 am. Rev Geo C King delivered a moving prayer, EB A Ducker gave the day’s oration, and Stella Rhodes led a song with schoolchildren. A large procession to the cemeteries followed, with Woman’s Relief Corps rituals and grave decorations. The article also advertises Hall's Catarrh Cure and Hall's Family Pills.

Winnemucca Winnemuccca McDermit Corps Armory Hall McDermit Post Geo. C. King EB. A. Ducker Ducker

Sunday Merchants Pledge Not To Open On Sundays Winnemucca

The undersigned merchants of Winnemucca Nevada promise not to open on Sundays from June 1 1901 for any business or sale of goods. A $100 fine on violators will be donated to the Winnemucca Fire Company. Signatories include E Reinart Co and others.

Winnemucca Nev Winnemucca Fire Company E. Reinhart & CO B. Brown

Practical Optician H H Hamlin in Winnemucca Visit

Practical optician H H Hamlin to be in Winnemucca for a few days. First class eyeglass fitting guaranteed. Visit at Winnemucca hotel for consultations.

H. H. Hamlin Meno Optician Winnemucca

A Very Remarkable Remedy Proves Its Worth

Hartford druggist A W Sawtelle extols Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy after a shore visit case saved a life. A customer praised it on display and a man with severe cold pains recovered after doses, leaving the store smiling. Sold by Brown Bros., Druggists.

Chamberlain A. W. Sawtelle Hartford Conn Brown Bros

One Minute Cough Cure Cited For Quick Relief

A. L. Spofford of Chester Michigan recounts using One Minute Cough Cure to treat a child suffering an unconscious attack of croup. Three doses were given, the croup mastered, and the child quickly recovered. Brown Bros.

A. L. Spofford Chester, Mich Brown Bros

Lane's Tea Advertisement for Breath Freshening

An advertisement touts Lane's tea as a remedy for bad breath and digestive discomfort. It claims the product will keep the stomach and bowels in proper condition and make breath clean, offered in 25c and 50c packages for sale by a local vendor.

Lane Brown Bros

Safe for Sale Inquire at the Post Office Winnemucca Nev

Short classified notice reads Safe for sale with instruction to inquire at the post office in Winnemucca Nevada dated May 28. It provides minimal detail and directs interested parties to contact the local post office.

Winnemucca Nev

Rotary motion and bearing power world lightest running machine

A description highlights a machine with rotary motion and ball bearings claimed to be the lightest running device in the world. It emphasizes engineering that reduces weight and friction for superior mobility and efficiency.

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