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Newspaper
Silver State
Location
Winnemucca, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1879
Page
3
War Department Signal Corps U S Army records a time observation at 4 07 A M noting moment of time across all stations with silver statistics for the day November 85 1570.
Recent reports from South Mountain say the Monoledge has greatly improved in appearance and grows richer as work progresses. The ore body runs about eight feet wide with rock valued at hundreds of dollars per ton. Gray carbonate and red ore carry a good share of luad. Assay results range from $60 to $150. Furnaces are operating and by next week one hundred bars of bullion should be ready for shipment. Outlook remains encouraging and promising. In Hillside mine a shooting left Dolny Hurley wounded. shooter released on recognizance pending further review.
The Hone, built by Matt Spence, on the river below Humboldt House, burned last week. It was unoccupied and in a remote area, and authorities suppose it was set alight accidentally by tramps. Henry Busch has leased the Centennial Hall Saloon and plans to stock it with top drinks and cigars for next Thursday night’s ball.
The Grand Jury is in session today and has already handed down fifteen indictments for various offenses. The proceedings continue with jurors hearing cases and returning charges as part of the ongoing process.
Report cites thievery of tobacco butter and other items from team wagons. Dust trail leads to Chinatown near the courthouse where no goods were found. Despite strong circumstantial evidence, Chinese dens are blamed while authorities consider legal action over a freed wire incident.
Sheriff Miller captured Jose Prudencio Lopez at Mrs. Dillys two miles from New Hall. Lopez, sought in Flkoy Nevada for a fellow countryman murder, drew a pistol but the sheriff disarmed him and compelled surrender. General Clarke and Governor Blasdel return from Paralise mines pleased with their prospects. Dr. S L Loomis of Dan Glen visits town.
County scrip issued at high price through January 12, 187 percent will now be redeemed in coin at the Treasurer's office in the courthouse. It bears interest at ten percent per year from its issue date.
Public Schools Department oversees Puptix scholarship programs and administrative actions. Details describe funding, eligibility, and oversight mechanisms across district schools and related committees.
William Pierce, convicted of murder in the second degree for killing Samuel Halsey at his ranch in Esmeralda County a year earlier, was captured after escaping Aurora jail. He had worked at Stein Mountain and was re-arrested at Silver City, Idaho, before being returned to jail last spring.
A passenger train from the East, due at 3 20 P M yesterday, arrived at 7 P M after a wreck on the Union Pacific delayed service. The item also advertises a $50 Waltham watch from Uncle Harris at 221 Kearny Street as a remedy for various ailments.
A note promotes the day’s top scent Hackmetack sold by C A DeSaussung, a Winnemucca, Nevada druggist, inviting customers to try the popular perfume. The brief local advertisement emphasizes fragrance appeal and availability.
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