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Newspaper
Silver State
Location
Winnemucca, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1880
Page
3
Observations taken at the same moment at all stations by the Signal Corps of the War Department. Data compiled for cross-station comparison on November 22, 1850.
Mr and Mrs Daniel Reeder of Quincy Illinois are visiting relatives Mr met Mret A J Shepard. Judge Kirkpatrick of Virginia City returned from Montana and Eastern Idaho. R L Fulton of the Reno Gazette came back from Eureks. Jeorge F Geisse a Humboldt pioneer travels to New York from San Francisco. Rev A P Stowell on missionary duty in Peru arrived, will visit Rev Mr Willis he knows in Peru.
The Reno Gazette reports an early case in Nevada involving bullion in transit via Wells, Fargo & Co Express from Unionville to San Francisco. Express Agent Lark demands restoration, claiming ownership by shipper Mr. Lark. Jerry Schooling posted an indemnity bond, and Sheriff Walker withholds the bullion. A lawsuit likely follows.
A lively Friday night at Barnes Abet's Willow Creak Station drew about forty gentlemen and fewer laden guests. Raber's string band supplied music while the Station's cooks served a creditable supper. The crowd danced all night and departed with the morning light. Saturday travelers Hodges Currier Purmott scouted Wright Wentworth mines at Dan Glen for a potential purchase. Bullion valued at 22000 arrived at Wells Fargo from Yankee Fork and nearby Idaho towns.
Jacob Ulrich fired at his wife then attempted suicide after being arrested by J B Gramm. Ulrich, wounded in the face, told the District Attorney of self harm. Domestic troubles and heavy drinking cited. wound not dangerous. Also notes mining developments in Winnemucca mountain and Paradise Reporter suspension due to mining downturn.
Plump turkeys arrive at Baxsmrer Weintrecey and are priced for cash. Fresh currants reisina and cite touted. An ad touts Eustake's German Suvr for colds and serious throat and lung diseases with sample bottles at 10 cents and regular size 75 cents, sold by first class druggists nationwide.
An advertising notice touts Shiloh's Cure as a proven cough remedy with over a million bottles sold last year. It claims rapid relief for croup and whooping cough and urges mothers to keep it on hand. A Shiloh's Porous Plaster is also recommended for back, side, or chest pain.
An old medication advertisement touts Shilohs Vitalizer at 75 cents with a printed guarantee and money back if it fails. Also promotes Surons Catarri Remedy for nasal issues and Ayres Cherry Pectoral as a universal throat and lung remedy with physician endorsement and home use benefits.
Tecorporated Desert Crystal Salt Company of White Plains Nevada has incorporated with Walter Schmidt as president Wim Smith as vice president Henry Eck as secretary Pax ton as treasurer. Office at Battle Mountain. Delinquent taxpayers are urged to settle with the tax collector before penalties accrue.
Several cigarette brands including Bobacco Chewers and Smoker New Deal Navy 4 B Pace's Cable esd Jackson's Best Lorilaird's Best and others report receiving fresh supply from manufacturers. Names and product lines cover various tobacco offerings across multiple labels.
A special train with about two hundred conductors is due there tomorrow evening unless diverted at Ogden for Salt Lake tonight. The celebrated trotter St. Julien was today shipped west on the express train.
Fragmentary advert shows Fairbank s Lard and F C Roni s offering the product at cost with personal inspection. Mentions Levy Co s store for cash prices and fruit can storage for winter. Also references fashion room and Charles Heidsieck wine.
A red morocco purse containing 8633 was lost between the Butcher Shop and Oyster Saloon. The finder will confer a great favor by leaving it at this office. Also notice of change of agency for Humboldt County with Geo Simmonds Nabob Whitday and G Simmonds as sole proprietor.
Disturbing cries of teething infants are soothed by Mas Wrestow’s Sowwnras Sy kuv, claimed to regulate bowels and grant relief. Presented as safe and pleasant tasting, attributed to a prominent U S physician, priced at 25 cents per bottle. Levy & Co. advertises fresh coffee and groceries direct from suppliers at low cash prices.
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