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Newspaper
Silver State
Location
Winnemucca, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1880
Page
3
Fragmentary notes reference Dewalt My Loot and HALE AL during a wartime period. The text hints at U S military observations tied to a singular timetable, possibly a memo or briefing. Limited legible details prevent clear attribution of events, dates, or outcomes.
Local intelligence lists Republican and Democrat delegates elected to conventions from Unionville to Willow Creek and Paradise. Names include Dr. Banks, James Byrnes, Prod. W. Powell, and A. Nichols among others. Battle Mountain and Humboldt County figures appear in adjoining notes. More material for Mortermit tabling being hauled toward Mort Metermit site today.
Robert St. Clair, jailed for murder, escaped by lifting the iron door during a jail vacancy. He fled toward the canal, was pursued by Sheriff Miller’s guards, and was recaptured last night near town and brought back to the jail. The sheriff doubts the escape involved jail collusion and expects sentencing once his co-counsel returns.
A correspondent calls for Democratic and Republican delegates in the district to meet in a joint convention to nominate School Trustees. The piece argues politics should not influence school boards and a joint convention could secure capable trustees. The Board of Commissioners adjourned until next Monday for the Board of Equalization.
An old storefront notice touts savings at Levy & Co for cash purchases. It advertises comfort and clothing like coats pants and vests, claiming solid value at cost.
A fashion sample room offers imported Charles Heidsieck wine for guests. The event showcases French champagne choices amid a boutique atmosphere.
A list of property owners and firms with assessed values of five thousand dollars and up in Humboldt County is published. Names include Ariana Silver Mining Co, Joe Berrett & Co, J M Douglass, Evans Brothers & Pratt, Peter Klynn, David Giroux, Nathan Levy, Meacham & Blakeslee, P & H Marker, Thomas Nelson, Paradise Mining Co, Reichart & Co, Richie & Barnum, and Vancewater Mining Co among others.
Special Lovals. purgatives for family use claim long chemical investigation and universal physician endorsement. They are vegetable, safe for children and weak constitutions, and keep the system in order. Also listed are groceries, books, school supplies, and various local shop offerings with prices and contact names.
An advertisement touts Green's August Flower for dyspepsia and liver complaints with claims of imminent cure and sample bottles for ten cents. It promotes Brown's Bronchial Troches for coughs, sore throats, and voice issues, asserting long-time use and benefits for speakers and singers, warning against imitations.
Rev George H Thayer credits Shilohs Consumption Care for lifesaving relief and promotes its lung disease treatment with dramatic claims. An 1878 Bourbon Indiana advertisement and druggist listings claim cures and free trials, urging dyspepsia liver complaint and debility patients to try the product at 75 cents.
A local shop advertises direct-from-manufacturer tobaccos including Tobacco Showers Smokers and several brands. The note mentions a three-ply rubber hose and other tobacco products with the store details at Baynasrex & Werperny.
A historical notice describes October race events with purses and placements. It lists purses of 100 dollars for a quarter mile sprint and 140 to 40 dollars for a longer Eastern Nevada race, with horses from regions including Western and Oregon.
Purse 8200 for Trotting mile race lists top finishes free for all with first second and third at 300. Purse 200 for Running half mile two best in three shows three year old contenders with prizes and placements around 260 and 110.
Friday October 15 entry lists a $100 dash for horses raised or owned in Humboldt County with prizes for first to third place and a $140 second prize in a half mile dash. Races open free to all, with entrance fees and a 15 percent steward charge. evening card begins at 8 PM.
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