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Newspaper
Silver State
Location
Winnemucca, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1899
Page
3
Mrs. Wm. Dell Grosso and her infant were found murdered in Bridges Station on the N road. The mother had her head mutilated and a rope around her neck. the child was strangled. A two month old survived. The killer, an Indian, escaped.
Hawthorne Bulletin notes Jim Townsend is dangerously ill while passing through town bound for San Francisco. He is described as nearly unable to walk, with conflicting mentions of gout and dropsy, and a rumored mission to obtain a letter of introduction from the W T U to St Peter.
Edward Shearer, a Reno shop employer, was targeted in a shooting at Wadsworth after a quarrel in Lee's store. A C P engineer fired three shots, all missing. The engineer was arrested but Shearer declined to prosecute and was released.
In a district court session Judge Bonnifield sentenced James O'Donnell to four years in the State prison after he pleaded guilty to an indictment for forgery. The other four charges were withdrawn and Sheriff McDeid took him to Carson this morning.
G. W. Abel shipped a carload of horses to Denver this afternoon. The lot, purchased in Paradise valley, is described as the finest draft herd sent from this station. A. H. Howie arrived with 20,000 pounds of wool for shipment to San Francisco. Sixty five sacks of Mrs. William Stock’s wool from Paradise valley await dispatch on the depot platform.
J Vernon Jones of the Red Cross Society reports contributions totaling 310 dollars for the Nevada Cavalry reception fund. Humboldt County leads with 110 dollars credited to its list as the top contributor.
A remedy claim promises to cure la grippe in two days with Lasative Bromo Quinine Tablets sold by druggists with refunds if ineffective. EB. W. Grove’s signature appears on each box. Also noting hats trimming and fashionable dress making offered at the Capital Restaurant on Bridge Street.
D F Abel of Golconda was in town yesterday. J J Brown of Omfen arrived this morning. F Mullaney came from his McDermit ranch yesterday. J J Bell the Laramie stockman arrived this morning. B F Battersby of Sacramento and Andy Mahoney and J Werthemmer of San Francisco arrived yesterday. The Fifty first Iowa regiment passed east in three trains after muster out in San Francisco. The Fortieth Volunteer Infantry from Fort Riley went through bound for San Francisco. H Wilbur sent a 12 horsepower gasoline engine to the mine for the hoisting plant. Vic Bouton indicted on two cattle stealing charges arraignment deferred to next Monday. Wong Tan and Sing Lee Chinese disturbance cases dismissed. Mongolian witnesses told conflicting stories hindering truth. Further trouble expected amid factional bitterness.
An energy in carpentry spreads through Nevada with crews sought nationwide. Eureka County experts head to Reno to study coal deposits. Samuel Snyder of Lincoln County receives a $6 monthly pension with two years back pay. Tuscarora and Marguerite mining firms settle disputes without litigation. Olinghouse gold yield reported at about $4,000. Yon, Washoe County, quartz and placer mines noted. California Miners Association calls for a uniform federal mining law and the abandonment of the Walker Lake reservation.
Citizens of Gopher valley raise 100 in cash to start a weekly paper. In four years two editors have been hung and two driven into the hills. The editor vows swift action against new arrivals. The town laments our refusal to visit and be hanged.
The eighth year of Nevada sugar beet reculture shows the industry still experimental though results justify broader planting. Beets are grown at the experiment grounds H B Maxson ranch and small plots in Smith Magon valleys Gardnerville Ruby Valley and Lovelock area. Nevada led last year with 21.2 percent sucrose and 18.5 percent average. Prof. Wilson analyzes beets arriving from Harrison ranch. largest beet observed stood 39 inches.
Warning against mercury containing catarrh remedies and advising prescriptions from reputable physicians. Promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure by F J Cheney Co Toledo Ohio as mercury free and effective, with testimonials and 25 cents per bottle.
Advertising copy claims Hood's Sarsaparilla makes sturdy hearts by enriching the blood and boosting confidence, courage, and endurance. Hood's Pills are described as non irritant and a compatible cathartic to take with Hood's Sarsaparilla.
Union Pacific announces the Overland Limited will launch October 15 with daily departures from Salt Lake City at 1 45 A M Ogden 1 15 P M and arrivals in Denver Omaha and Chicago by morning and evening times. The train promises first class equipment and minimal changes for key eastern connections. Details available at the Old Station Salt Lake or local agents.
A vintage sales pitch touts Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup as the teething cure trusted by mothers for over fifty years. It claims to ease night crying, cure diarrhoea, regulate the stomach and bowels, relieve wind colic, soften gums, and boost energy with a pleasant taste, priced at twenty five cents.
Purported remedy cleanses by bowel action and claims an absolute guarantee. Sold for years at Rawle Drag Store for 25ets and 60ets amid puffery about improving breath and romance.
For sale is 6400 head of sheep plus 7 horses and gear, 1100 acres with squatter’s rights, dipping plant, shearing corrals, two wagons, harness and saddles six miles from railroad. Business supports 9000 sheep with full equipment. Cash price 23500. Contact Bagley Drug Store for details.
A Manchester New Hampshire resident reports a lame shoulder improved after using Chamberlain's Pain Balm. The testimonial notes years of pain and failure with other medicines, praising one bottle’s effect and naming Brown Bros. Druggists as sellers.
The product sold at Engle Drug Store offers a money back guarantee if it fails to cure. Available for over fifty years, the bottle price is listed as 25 cents and other amounts such as 45 cents 60 cents and a dollar are noted.
A medical admonition urges immediate use of Hood's Sarsaparilla when blood appears out of order to prevent serious illness. The note promotes rapid self treatment with the patent remedy.
The piece extols Union Pacific as an up-to-date line with buffet, smoking and library cars. It touts through Pullman vestibuled and sleeping cars, free reclining chairs, and minimal changes to major destinations. H. M. Clay as general agent offers detailed transportation information from Salt Lake City Utah.
An advertised medicine claims to treat coughs colds and consumption with decades of world use and promises refunds if not satisfied. Available at Eagle Drug Store with pricing 25 cents 60 cents and one dollar.
Mrs. C. J. Markell will be at 1 Capital restaurant. Two more days for ladies not yet provided with winter hats should call at once.
An advertorial style notice promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a mother's aid for nighttime infant distress and a cure for colds causing coughs. It claims relief from throat irritation and a cure, with Brown Bros. Druggists as sellers.
An ad touts Karl's Clever Root Tea as a cure for sick headaches and a blood purifier. It promises tissue building and a money refund if unsatisfied, with price options of 25 cents and 50 cents at Eagi Drug Store.
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