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Newspaper
Silver State
Location
Winnemucca, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1879
Page
3
War Department signals report simultaneous observations across stations. Time stamps show 4:02 a.m. at Isthmus station and Coroa U unit, noting synchronized data collection for coordination.
L Linkton, tied to Paradise mines, arrived from San Francisco and headed back to the mines. G W Grayson, a mining man and large owner, was en route to Yankee Fork to inspect the Custer mine. D O and Edgar Mills of the Eureka and Palisade Railroad traveled east. Mrs Ford Reid left for Sacramento to see her ill uncle F P Brougham. County Commissioner H C Marker recovering, District Attorney G P Harding arrived from San Francisco. The day featured a strong southwest wind and dust with forecasts of heavy rain. A four year old son of William Wear was kicked by a horse at Kyle's stable, injuring his scalp. Hose Company No 1 monthly meeting set for 7 pm tonight.
Daily delivery free of charge to any part of town by J F Bannister and partners Baxsome and Brwit offer a wide assortment of fruits in season.
Want ads offer steady work with JP Nuwatax boot and shoe shop in Paradise Nevada accepting applications. Also seeking practical watchmaker Geo F Jackson with J E Sabine and Horst and mares with R W Lewis in Winmimiooa Newala for employment, all work warranted.
The Coroner's jury at Carlin Nevada reports Simeon Barclay aged 38 native of Canada died by a pistol shot in Carlin on October 3 1879. The pistol was fired by William Garrard James F Haxton Thomas Fosran J C Doverry E H Werewr D Wasterm Uven Jones.
The State Fair of Nevada opens in Reno today under the State Agricultural Society. Expected to be the best yet, the program features many fine horses at the track including Red Cross, Maggie C. Goldnote, Frank, Tommy Gates, John Stewart, St. Helena, Belle H. Rose, Lily Breed, William Tell, Surprise, Patchen Girl, Proctor and Sir Whiz. Trotters include Conner, Madge, Duke, Tilusion, Longfellow, J. D. Frye, Dice box, Betsy Mellvin, Red Oak and others.
A Chinawoman of aristocratic bearing arrived yesterday on the stage from Idaho with her son and a Tartar attendant. Her notable feature is feet size, said to be as small as a four year old. Nevada Central Railway reports an engine and two cars reached Battle Mountain last Saturday. Timber and ties are being forwarded daily by the Central Pacific as the line advances.
Four valued at $5 000 belonging to Dubois were attached Saturday evening by Sheriff Miller on Washoe officers telegram. Horses are being moved to Denver Colorado.
An accident at the Tioga mine in Bodie last Saturday Britain caused a cage fall to the 500 foot level killing nine aboard and injuring several others. Doctors fear all the injured may die. five already succumbed as mourners gather at the Miners' Union Hall recalling the Standard explosion.
The Paradise mill shut down last Wednesday for a thorough cleaning and rescrewing before a large run planned this month. An enormous stock of rich ore is on hand and the mill will operate day and night to maximize output, with hopes for large bullion shipments in October.
Simeon Barclay, shot last Friday at Carlin, was moved to Sacramento for interment. Local authorities confirmed the transfer and pending funeral arrangements.
Mrs. George Fromm of 438 West Fifty fourth Street reports the birth of a fully developed boy baby weighing eleven ounces. The infant’s head is unusually small with light brown hair and regular features. Eyes are bright, skin fine, arms slender, fingers small, and nails well formed. At birth the child stood five inches high and 24 inches across the shoulders. An ordinary luncheon basket serves as a cradle.
The ad touts Boschee's German Syrup for coughs and throat diseases with a 10 cent sample and 75 cent bottle. It claims three doses relieve any case and notes the product's German origin. It also mentions hats at E Reinhart Co and a tobacco line from Jackson.
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