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Newspaper
Silver State
Location
Winnemucca, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1901
Page
3
Local paper promotes Thanksgiving groceries and deals. Items include Raisins Currants and Cranberry Sauce, Mince Meat, Apple Butter, Sweet Potatoes Maple Syrup and more. Specials list 1 lb and 2 lb packages, canned goods, and imports. Orders encouraged to ensure right goods at low prices.
An advertisement asserting Stein the tailor offers fitted handmade suits with a one year guarantee. It promises free cleaning pressing and repair for a year and claims lower prices than Chicago makers with solicited ladies’ work.
A Southern Pacific work train accident near Cosgrave twenty miles west of Winnemucca killed foreman James Dyer and injured five steel gang workers. Injured include George Watson B A Crouch H Neal W H Rogers and William Hoffman. Dyer was struck by a loose rail as the train moved to dinner. he died instantly. Justice Rougan to hold an inquest. Dyer leaves England with siblings in Birmingham and Manchester and a New York brother. he held a $2000 policy with Pacific Mutual.
A. Taylor arrived from Golconda last night. W. H. Holt of Paradise visited yesterday. P. Roberts arrived from Willow Creek. James Harper came in from Reno this morning. H. Darrah and B. W. Stewart left for Willow Point. J. W. Button arrived from San Francisco on No. 6. L. Godehaux arrived from Willow Point and was met by Foreman George Piper who accompanied him to his Willow Point ranch.
The Lincoln county grand jury at Ploche indicted seventeen Fay leaders for allegedly aiding in the lynching of George Ellis to force a confession to recent thefts. All defendants are jailed except Superintendent Gayford of Horseshoe Mining, Postmaster Defreese, and H. H. Cooper who posted 3000 bonds. Trial before Judge Talbot at Pioche is set today.
Virginia City couples marry in Reno. Lyon county death in Mason valley. Eureka residents Clark and Sheriff emeritus die. Cashion sues Floriston Paper for 20000 over hand injury. Civil service exam in Reno for naval observatory astronomer post. Over 100 sign petition for government shipbuilding in navy yards. Governor Sadler and son travel to Cave Valley for land value ties to rail routes. Rabbit Hole sulphur mines resume output under San Francisco owners A Beruh, producing 20 tons daily.
Henderson Green was jailed for disturbing the peace after cursing on the street, with Constable McCoy arresting him. He appeared before Justice Morgan, posted 500 bail to await trial, then pled guilty at 1 pm and received a fine or twenty days in jail, which he paid.
Attention is directed to the ad of George H. Hibbins professor of music who offers instruction on various instruments and piano tuning with guaranteed work. Former director of the Chicago Ideal Ladies orchestra he is celebrated among Windy City musical organizations and his arrival promises musical benefit for Winneconne.
Seventy five carloads of steel rails bound for the San Pedro line signal possible Clark backed through Nevada. Expect heavy opposition from major rail outfits including Union Pacific, with two routes likely to be built through southern Nevada.
William M. Van Buren left for Rye Patch to oversee turning over of 3 300 head of sheep sold to Johnson & Co of San Francisco. Johnson realized 370 per head. Sheep to be fed near Rye Patch for a few months before shipment to the shambles in San Francisco.
State Senator Louis O Neal and his bride Miss Anna Harman arrived in Winnemucca for a several day visit with relatives. The couple wed Sunday in San Jose and will likely travel to Paradise Valley before continuing to Chicago and returning to San Jose. O Neal, a San Jose attorney, was elected to the California Senate for a four year term and is noted for an active legislative record. He is a nephew of local officials A F Trousdale and E B Trousdale. The San Francisco Call reported the quiet San Jose ceremony with Rev Dr Mockridge officiating and Miss Lucile Edwards as bridesmaid.
R A M A called convocation of Humboldt Chapter No 9 R A M will be held at their hall Wednesday evening November 27 Work in the M M degree.
Chris Wolf secretary advertises wholesale catalog for best cane sugar prunes and dozens of items with prices and guarantees. Feldhusen Co send orders to L Street Sacramento California. Also notices on ready tailors and Giroux stable liv ery services with dates and proprietors.
A water glass shattered on a locomotive five miles east of Reno striking Fireman Ward in the right eye. The injury occurred Sunday while Conductor Bailey led the work train. Ward was taken to Wadsworth for treatment.
The Beckwiths express gratitude to friends and neighbors for their kindness during Mrs Ash’s illness and death, with special thanks to those who helped with the singing.
The remains of the late Mrs. Sabina P. Ash were taken to Ogden yesterday on No. 6 and will be interred there beside her children. Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Beckwith of this place accompanied the body.
The notice lists a wide range of goods from cranberries to raisins currants peels and canned fruits. It promotes preordering and visiting the store to inspect items such as Miller's Royal Paragon cheese and Crawford peaches while many new goods arrive daily.
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