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Newspaper
Silver State
Location
Winnemucca, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1899
Page
3
The Public School report lists honor roll students by class at Winnemac for October. Names appear for High School through First Grade, with teachers Edward E. Winfrey and Elizabeth D. Wightman noted. Dutch Flat placer Fred Wendelte returns with $200 in dust and a $21 nugget, while Match Flat placers show historic activity and water shortages shaping mining methods.
John Nesbitt was killed this afternoon on the African Fot wagon road while driving a hay wagon toward his ranch in Jack's valley. The incident occurred near the Belcher mine hoisting works on the American Mat grade when control was lost and the wagon wheels crushed his life. Politta Bros sold their sheep business and Paradise valley ranch to G A Nelson of Utah for 20000 dollars. Nelson intends moving the flock to Utah.
J Howard arrives from Pueblo mining district with a promising copper prospect named Allison on Howard Hill. The ore assay averages 20 percent copper. A five mile ditch has just been completed to convey water from Wilder Creek.
List of letters remaining unclaimed dated November 2 1899 at the Winneconne Post Office ordered by postmaster Warren. Names include Bartlett Sherman Devise Lordano Midbee Andrew Ritter J A Simons W Savage G J Scramlen P Van Deren Gene Wagoner Ballard H.
At noon today the grand jury reported on the Bouton case indicting him on two charges of cattle stealing. The jury adjourned until Tuesday next and will resume with further investigation of matters connected with the Bouton case.
Pittsburg November 2 The local plants of American Tin Plate Company plan to shut down indefinitely likely after November 16, leaving about 700 workers in suspense. Officials consider dismantling Monongahela and Star works and concentrating operations at Indiana and Newcastle plants.
San Francisco dispatch reports the steamer Portland arriving from St Michael via Cape Nome and Unalaska carrying 50 passengers. About ten passengers suffer typhoid fever while overall Nome faces rampant illness. The ship also brings treasure exceeding one million dollars, mostly from Nome district.
Washington reports a colonial bureau will oversee all matters related to U S dependencies. The War Department will house the bureau, and a chief candidate is under consideration as the plan nears completion.
Politta arrived from Paradise yesterday followed by John Gilcrest from San Francisco W J Merchant from Be owane and Thomas A Magor from Willow Creek B Killeny buys Lewis Scott's Harmony canyons ranch San Francisco arrivals included W P Parkhurst M Levy and 5 Plummer William Woolcock arrived from Central district where he is foreman at Blackbird mine Nearly 2300 cattle await shipment pending SP cars Col Harding 180 head Miller Lux 1100 head Western Meat 1100 head
A Cheyenne prospector reveals 185 feet of fossil snake exposed above ground with diameters from twelve to eight inches. He has staked a 20 acre placer claim and plans to pursue fossil snake mining as a business opportunity. Visions produced by Wyoming whisky are mentioned as fearful and wonderful.
The Bridgeport Chronicle reports many oil locations logged at the courthouse this week on the Mono Lake islands. The article suggests that Mono's roads may soon be sprinkled with oil from these locations.
An old ad promises a Shilohs cure sold for 25 ets 50 ets and 1 and offers refunds if unsatisfied. It claims a fifty year guarantee from Eagle Drug Store and urges buyers to look before leaping and to ask for Hood s Sarsaparilla for health.
Eureka county reports assessed valuation at 1 501 916 dollars a loss of 40 921 from 1898. George Mapes to feed 2 000 cattle on Truckee Meadows in coming winter. Gardnerville near-violent dispute over 60 cent loan. Reno ready for free delivery though mail carriers not appointed. Steptoe valley ore samples to Salt Lake show 56 ounces silver and 7 percent copper. Sloegin cited as popular with youth. R C Crawford to start weekly Ledger in Reno next Monday. purchases Plaindealer plant. Halloween prank removes brewery sign to Episcopal church front. Contract let for hauling 25 000 tons ore from Star mine Cherry Creek White Pine county to mill. Ground adjoining Star bonded for 20 000 dollars.
Mrs. R. A. Glen of Spokane formerly Miss Kittle Grippen of Reno was chosen as accompanist for the Great Northern Exposition. Spokane papers praise her vocal and violin solos noting rare sympathy and perfect understanding of visiting artists.
An 19th century ad warns against catarrh ointments containing mercury praising Hall's Catarrh Cure by F. J. Cheney Co Toledo Ohio. It claims the remedy has no mercury and is taken internally affecting blood and mucous surfaces. Testimonials are free and sold by druggists at 25 cents per bottle. Hall's family pills are recommended.
The piece extols the Union Pacific Railroad as a fast up-to-date line with buffet smoking and bravy cars. It claims time saved equals money earned and highlights through Pullman vestibuled palace cars and free reclining chair cars. It notes single-change routes to New York and lowest rates, urging readers to seek detailed transport information from Hi M. Clay, general agent in Salt Lake City.
An old remedy claim for coughs colds and consumption used worldwide for fifty years. It asserts curing incipient consumption and relief in advanced stages with a refund if not satisfied. Available at Eagle Drug Store in 25 cent 50 cent and one dollar sizes.
Mrs C J Markell will be at a Capital restaurant. Two more day ladies not already provided with winter hats should call at once.
Union Pacific announces the Overland Limited will begin October 15 with daily service from Salt Lake City at 11 45 A M Ogden 1 15 P M Denver 9 A M Omaha 7 15 P M and Chicago 9 30 A M. The line pledges speed and luxury with minimal car changes and connections to eastern cities, plus details at Salt Lake office 201 Main Street or local agents.
For teething relief mothers are urged to obtain Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup. The advertisement promises immediate comfort, cures diarrhoea, regulates the stomach, and eases teething pain. It claims a long legacy and a pleasant taste from a renowned female physician and nurses. Price is twenty five cents a bottle.
Sixty four hundred head of stock sheep seven head of horses two new wagons and harness two jacks five pack outfits two riding saddles 1100 acres of land and squatter's right locating six miles from railroad land controls the range for 9000 sheep. Also farm plant and shearing corrals. Price 23500 casa. poly vo iMwe oung Mothers. Shilohs Conchae Consumption Care ads. Sagle Drug Store.
A historical note outlines Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a nighttime aid for babies and a relief for colds in youth and adults. It claims to soothe throat irritation and cure the cold, with Brown Bros. Druggists selling it. Also promotes Karl's Clover Root Tea as a blood purifier and tissue builder with a money back guarantee and price details.
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