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Newspaper

Silver State

Location

Winnemucca, Nevada, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1880

Page

3

Loyal Intelligence Death by Own Action at Raspberry Station

Section Foreman D Corcoran reported a shooting at Raspberry Station where his fellow foreman Bannister was found dead with a shotgun nearby. Corcoran fled to report the incident and Bannister, described as quiet and a good citizen, had recently been released from five years and left with provisions for home. The coroner was notified. A separate note details a five year old boy from Carlin who wandered away and was found exhausted after a long trek toward Pierre, twelve miles from Carlin.

D. Corcoran Raspberry Station Fiy Bannister Hie Corcoran Coty Hoe James Nuvtedge Carlin Pierre

Pacific Coast Headquarters Delegates Reach East

Colonel W. H. Ettinger delegate from Oregon and J. B. Metcalf from California passed eastward yesterday. Ettinger arranged with a Cincinnati friend for quarters for delegates from California Nevada and Oregon at the Gibson House. The lodging will be called Paville Coast Headquarters.

W. H. Ettinger Oregon Cincinnati J. B. Metcalf California Etfinger Nevada Gibson House Paville Coast

Mysterious Disappearance Ties Dyeing Pioneer to Town

A colored youth named M. J. Grimes recently opened a dyeing shop and gained patrons. He reportedly vanished after consigning a bear suit for stain removal, and Ciimes cannot locate the clothes he had, leaving the case unresolved as inquiries begin.

M. J. Grimes

Saloon Openings Invite Patrons at Local Spots

John Diehl of the Humboldt Saloon opposite the Courthouse invites the thirsty to sample his drinks. James Thacker refurnished and reopened the Telegraph Saloon near Steven's drug store, inviting friends and the public to visit.

John Diehl Humboldt James Thacker Telegraph Steven

Cavalry Ordered from Fort Hal to San Francisco

Mack from Wisconsin reports that two months ago cavalry was ordered from Fort Hal to San Francisco amid fears of renewed violence by Sandbetters. A special train carried troops to the headquarters yesterday, reinforcements arriving to stabilize the situation.

Fort Hallock San Francisco Trivi

State Board Sets Teacher Certification Examinations

Nevada officials announce new examination requirements for second and first grade teaching certificates. Applicants must pass in spelling reading writing geography grammar US history arithmetic and theory and practice for second grade. first grade adds natural philosophy chemistry physiology and hygiene algebra bookkeeping geometry natural history astronomy and other Board prescribed subjects. A minimum of 66 2 3 percent in each subject and an overall average of 80 percent is required. Examinations are largely written with oral tests as supplements where feasible.

State Board of Education Nevada United States Board of School ‘Trustees

Nevada Controller Hallock Passes Through on Return

State Controller J F Hallock of Nevada traveled through yesterday on the way back from New York. RK Fenton awaits Cy Bardinas return from Joplin Missouri fearing he moved to Leadville and is the Nevada friend Bob Howland referenced in a letter as preparing the Joplin group for action there.

J. F. Hallock Nevada New York RK. H. Fenton Cy Bardinas Joplin Missouri Leadville Bob Howland

Tar and Feathering Incident At Battle Mountain

A tramp confined in Battle Mountain's calaboose was driven away, stripped, and tarred and feathered on the back with tar and feathers from a pillow. The Messenger notes the man was arrested for beating a drunken man but tarred for an unnamed offense.

Reno Calaboose Battle Mountain

Gathering Cattle for Shipment North of County

A troop of vacqueros left here yesterday to gather cattle in the northern part of the county and drive them here for shipment. Another band of ten or eleven hundred head for Coe & Wanter will be shipped east. It will take ten or eleven days to complete the gathering and drive.

Coe & Wnnter

Sheep Shearing and Actress Adelaide Neilson News

F M Ward of Paradise says Coleman Ward will begin shearing today as cold weather delayed the season. Most sheep owners start this week. Adelaide Neilson, famed actress, passed through en route to San Francisco for a season engagement. She is noted as one of the most handsome women on the stage.

F. M. Ward Paradise Coleman & Ward Adelaide Neilson San Francisco

Lawn Picnic And Baseball Score Report

A lawn picnic is planned at the residence of Aunty Robinson for tomorrow afternoon and evening with a dinner served from early until all are fed. In a practice game yesterday the Wilhnemucca Nine lost to the Hagle and State by 15 to 13.

Wihmnemucca Hagle State

Butler in town with sons amid crowd at Central Railroad

General Benjamin F. Butler and his two sons arrived yesterday in the Director's car of the Central Marine Railroad. A large crowd gathered to see him. he praised old soldiers and defended his wartime actions in New Orleans. He hinted at a possible presidential run under a Butler Democrat Greenback banner and remained controversial for his Radical politics.

Benjamin F. Butler Massachusetts Ares Central Mavifhc Fort Fisher Harpers Weekly Warse Nast Salt Lake City Jeff Davis New Orleans Congress Johnson Republican Party Butler Democrats Greenbackers Bay State Grant

Freight Teams Leave for Silver City Idaho with 30000 Pounds

Northern Freight together with J. Jackson and Neil Owens taken their consignments southward to Silver City Idaho loaded by E. Reinhart & Co. amounting to 30 000 pounds of freight. A social gathering is planned at the Central Hotel this evening inviting all guests. Music will be provided and preparations completed for an enjoyable event.

J. Jackson Neil Owens Silver City Idaho E. Reinhart & Co Central

Card of Thanks from Wissemecca on Drowning Tragedy

A brief card of thanks dated May 31 1880 from Apam AbkIAN acknowledging the kindness and assistance of the public of Winneniivea and specific individuals through the Humboldt river drowning of their child.

Wissemecca Serrox Siver Mgrs Silver Stark Charles Lensh Winneniivea Humboldt River Apam Abkian

Missing gold finger ring near Rickard homestead

A gold finger ring with carbuncle is lost between L. L. Rickard's house and a nearby stable. Reward offered to finder. return to this office or Montana's stable. Also advertised are three ply rubber hoses, a No 1 quality, at Baxnterer & Wernknty. Garden seeds sold by C Chenoweth Cash Store on Bridge Street Winne muvea Nevada. Fresh onions and celery salad at Doe's Uitte Sraxv Teepe ve Inguee for twenty five.

L. L. Rickard Montana Mysh C. Chenoweth Bridge Street Winnemuvea Nevada

Local grocer offers bargain sugar and coffee deals

A mixed catalog of local ads shows C Chenoweth selling brown and white sugar at cut rates, F C Robins advertising five pounds of green coffee and four cans tomatoes or oysters for cash, plus seed potatoes at Lovelock Station Nevada. Other notices tout beers, baking powder, Shiloh remedies, and general store temptations.

F. C. Robins F.C. Robins Sacramento Lovelock Station Cp.rk Nevada Joan Harrison

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