Rivasia Authorized to Collect Silver State Debts
November notices indicate W. Rivasia is authorized to collect the Silver State and issue receipts for the same, as published in the Early Bell Bulletin.
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Newspaper
Silver State
Location
Winnemucca, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1880
Page
3
November notices indicate W. Rivasia is authorized to collect the Silver State and issue receipts for the same, as published in the Early Bell Bulletin.
Two fires were reported in town this morning one at the residence of O A Kyle opposite the Winnetbeea Hotel and another at Mrs Enos near the Tapot. The Kyle fire started from a defective stove pipe and part of the roof burned. Firefighters Kyle Clayton and Jack Darthan fought it with buckets without an alarm. The cause of the second fire is unknown. Officials urge chimney and stove pipe checks. The county election results are published in another column. BR W Wood trailed David Giroux in votes for commissioner. Wood remains noted for efficiency despite low numbers.
The article notes votes on Chinese immigration at Rye Patch Unionville Wia nemicca Paradive and Humbollt House with eight total at Humbollt. It mentions J B McBride returning from California and Mr Allen aiding Molivide’s absence. The Board of County Commissioners finished counting yes votes and adjourned to December second Monday without general business. Mill castings for the Bullion of Paradise mill from Mill City Foundry arrived at the Depot.
In 1880 Humboldt County Nevada voters cast ballots on local matters and state affairs. Detailed results are incomplete but show participation across districts with counts for major townships and official tally announcements.
Names of officers elected in multiple precincts include Justice of the Peace Constables and School Trustees across towns such as Wit Larrees Osborn Byring City Mombolet Abel Chek Pont stimeart Paralis e Baulet y Chenk Lake District Patch Mill Tty and Dungles. The long roster records the officers elect and their posts for the county wide race.
A carload of ore from the Aurum mine in the Central District owned by Cook and Craig has been shipped to the Humboldt Reduction Works.
The eastbound express train was reported 54 hours late at noon after being detained by storms on the Union Pacific line. Weather disruptions caused extensive travel delays and routine services were affected.
To Whom It May Concern attention is directed to a notice by the Sheriff under the above head in another column. The brief item signals an official public notice action and invites interested parties to observe the next steps.
The Central Pacific Railroad Company's annual report shows passenger mileage 879.26 miles with an average charge of 2.72 cents per passenger mile, a 7.5 percent rate cut from 1878, and varied freight figures including grain tonnage increases and freight earnings. Land grants total 11,722,400 acres with 1879 sales of 43,259 acres for 201,716 dollars, plus lease income and unsettled land contract balances.
The seventh edition will include state and territorial mining laws and title examination guidance along with government patents and a digest of decisions. Editor Henry Noeepp of Washington D C announces the expanded work, promising to be the authority on United States mining law.
S W Hammond of Central is in Lake Fork Gerald traveling auditor for the Central Pacific railroad company visited town last night Samuel Brown of Revolutiona owner of the Alpha mine at Rye Patch plans to resume work soon The Central Pacific Railroad Company paid 35114 05 in county taxes for the current year The writer notes railroads pay about half of local taxes and a good rail line is valuable when taxes are due.
A broad array of tobaccos and cigarettes direct from manufacturers is advertised at F C Rostns with brands like Fairbanks Lard and other products. The ad promotes buying coats, pants, and vests at cost to stay cool and comfortable.
Customers flock to Lavy and Co for cash prices on groceries and imported wine. Frank Fellows' rooms show genuine Charles Heidsieck at sample sale while Ciknongru's shop promises fresh groceries and pure coffee. Levy & Cox advertise books and supplies and Bannister & Wereray offer three ply rubber hose at top town value.
A promotional notice extols Ayvrrs Carnartte Purgatives as the best vegetable purgative pills. It claims wide physician and public usage, stresses safety for children and frail constitutions, and asserts gentle but effective cleansing of the digestive system.
An old advertisement extols Boseunn’s tonic to prevent serious sickness and death from colds, consumption, and throat diseases, claiming great success and urging sample bottles at 10 cents and regular size 75 cents. It also promotes Mrs Wainsnow’s Morning Syrup for teething pain and bowel regulation, claimed safe and pleasant, sold everywhere at 25 cents.
An old advertisement urges readers to treat coughs and possible consumption with Shiloh's Cure, noting it cures coughs and relieves croup and whooping cough. It claims over a million bottles sold in the past year and promotes Shiloh's Porous Plaster for back, side, or chest pain. Sold by C A DeSaussure, Druggist, Winnemucca.
Advertises Shilohs Vitalizer for dyspepsia and liver distress with a 75 cent price and a money back guarantee. Also promotes Sutons Catarrh Remedy with nasal injector, priced around 50 cents, sold by C A DeSavisung druggist in Winnemucca Nevada.
Local shop advertises fresh groceries and provisions direct from a first class establishment at low cash prices. Mention of fruit cans and a prompt to place orders now with R W Woop and F C Rontys at the store.
Unclear OCR text mentions an Estey organ and a sale with October 84 but details are unreadable.
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