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Newspaper
Silver State
Location
Winnemucca, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1901
Page
3
A dense Thanksgiving shopping list highlights seedless raisins currants figs and cranberries with dozen price deals. The flyer markets Adams brand canned goods maple syrup olives and spices plus nuts and dried fruit. It urges early orders and promises fresh items at low prices with guaranteed quality.
R H Dunn of Elko and Dr W H Hood of Battle Mountain visited Winnemucca yesterday. Andy Hampel of Sacramento registered at the Lafayette. C H Overington arrived from San Francisco. F W Nobile of Clover Valley Land and Cattle Co is in town. Col J A Hardin came from Quin River ranch with two carloads of horses bound for Santa Rosa CA, then left this afternoon. An error in Silver State Chapter No 152 O E S officers was corrected. Abbie Duncan is conductress, not Minnie Wolf. "Cock-eye" Johnny received 30 days for wife beating. Upper town residents noted a water geyser when air valves at the Winnemucca Water and Light pipeline were opened two miles from town.
James J. Jeffries won the San Francisco bout at the Mechanics Pavilion before about 10,000 fans after Ruhlin led the early rounds. Ruhlin protested fouls, refused to continue after the fifth, and a referee decision delay sparked a ring scuffle with club officers before Corbett finally awarded the victory to Jeffries.
Three Chinese men pleaded guilty to conducting a lottery and were fined $40 plus costs by Justice Rougon, which they paid. They were re-arrested on a complaint by a Mongolian witness alleging threats, but the case was dismissed after the parties settled the matter privately.
Ben Bou employed at Sloan ranch underwent an appendectomy yesterday afternoon performed by Dr. EB D. Giroux with Dr. W H Hood assisting. Postoperative reports indicated complete success as of this morning.
Glasgow and Western Company plans a major upgrade at Golconda Nevada to expand the 100 ton smelting plant to 300 tons a day. Mines are reported to look splendid and drilling for artesian water will begin after December 10 with a hoped reliable water supply via an artesian well.
A St Louis dispatch reports Chief Desmond learned from Sheriff Houz that Longbaugh the train robber suspect at the Four Courts is Kilpatrick The Lone Texan wanted for murder Kilpatrick escaped last April in Sonora Laura Bullion a known woman prisoner appears in San Angelo notes from Helena bank. Desmond pressed Kilpatrick who claimed no memory of murder.
The Wells Herald condemns lack of payment for advertising the Reno state fair closed September 21. It notes two bills sent with no reply and hints that Reno may host a street fair. The piece accuses Flanigan of wanting advance payment and suggests he seeks Nevada’s next Congress seat.
The funeral for Rollin M. Daggett was held in San Francisco on Thursday. Rev. Joseph Worcester of the Second New Jerusalem Church officiated in a simple service with music by Daggett’s friends. Pallbearers were H. P. Cohen, R. V. Dye, Sam Davis, Joseph Goodman, C. H. Fish, Oliver Roberts, and John P. Young.
Three hundred French Merino yearling bucks offered for sale. For price and details contact Frank Martin Battle Mountain Nevada. Also carpets and a heating stove in good condition for sale. For particulars inquire via Mrs. H. Kitto address.
Furnished rooms for rent inquires through BE Reinhart & Co. Also ads for a livery rig by H J Lorentzen at Giroux stable and dentistry services by Dr W B Porter with office on Bridge Street.
Estray notice reports two about twenty year old horses missing since September 8 from Reed Canyon. One bay with white facial stripe branded VJ left shoulder, the other buckskin branded Q left shoulder. Liberal reward offered for information leading to recovery. Ad says novons Hisgen Brots on 69th and Wentworth Avenue sells Chamberlain's Cough Remedy.
State notes report T. V. Julien of Reno improving after San Francisco surgery. Austin school troubles case heard by the Supreme Court and taken under advisement. Stanley Peak of Reno, alias Walter Sranley, reported as a navy deserter. Tonopah traffic rising with daily C and C train and heavy freight. stages between Sodaville and mines and Candelaria to mines. Decomposed shale at Depot hotel tested for oil content from 300 foot coal mine incline. Ore theft at freight depot from Ely, hidden under Goble’s warehouse. thieves unnamed. Cattle and sheep feeding on meadows rising. hay prices at 6.50 per ton. beef expected to rise before spring.
Best cane sugar four sixty five per sack and many groceries listed with prices. Includes Arbuckle coffee 5 lb, Royal Savon bars, Standard oysters, pickle kegs, Our Mothers Mush, claret, Star tobacco, and more. Orders directed to Feldhusen & Co Sacramento California with guaranteed goods and bank reference. Also livery service advertised at Giroux stable.
Advertisement invites all readers to visit any druggist to obtain a free trial bottle of Kemp's Balsam for the Throat and Lungs. The remedy is guaranteed to cure or relieve chronic and acute coughs asthma bronchitis and consumption. Price 26c and 50c. For sale by Brown Bros.
On Thursday November 28th readers are advised to stock up in advance with extras such as extra large seeded raisins extra choice Zante currants citron orange lemon peels New York sweet cider and various cheeses and canned fruits. The notice highlights codfish mackerel eastern white fish and salmon bellies among other arrivals and invites orders or visits to see the new goods.
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