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Newspaper
Silver State
Location
Winnemucca, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1880
Page
3
Military clerical note from the War Department Signal Corps records observations taken in the same month at weather stations. The fragment notes timing and station references with limited legible detail.
Special Indian Agent Arden RB Smith arrived Wednesday to inquire into Lubans’ condition. Frank T. Gilbert and Joseph Organ visited for history material. H. L. Hoppin returned from California. Judge McBeth sowed White Russian Spring wheat on his Galena ranch. 214 pounds cleaned from Detroit stock. The Board of Signalization meets Monday to review increased assessments. K. Reinhart & Co received Humboldt cheese consignments from Spring City. Lea cardoals passed east. 55 more war loads to pass through on tax day. City of Peking voyage noted.
A multipart clipping includes a letter from Sarah Winnemucca at Fanconrer Barracks Washington Territory mentioning sickness and requests for Indian meat and supplies, plus a discussion of ship sizes led by a Down Easter. It also notes Abbott Whiteside selling stock for $65,000 and twin boys born to James Richie at the St Nicholas Hotel, Paradise.
The Bulletin lists whole carcass prices to dealers with Beef at 5 and 5 percent cents per pound for first quality and 84 and 4) for others. Veal ranges from 5 to ? cents for large calves and 7 to 8 cents for small calves. Mutton offers 3 and 34 cents for wethers and 2 and 3 cents for ewes. Tramps gather at the railroad depot, many heading west seeking milder climes for winter.
In the Insane Asylum era report, Professor Alston who lectured on spiritualism last spring is now admitted to the California Insane Asylum. A shipment is routed from the Monarch mine at Atlanta Idaho via Walls Paige Co with Hallion valued at 4000 dollars to pay at their Indianapolis office.
Robert St Clair was sentenced to twenty five years in the state prison in district court today. He appeared unconcerned as witnesses testified he shot on July 28. His wife cried when the sentence was announced. Two delegates from Willow Point were elected to the Republican County Convention: J P Barrett and Andrew Forbes. Carson ladies improve at billiards thanks to Reform Club rooms. Services at M and Church Sunday evening at 7. Reward offered for estray horses by H Emmons of Lovelock. Over one hundred emigrants passed through last night eastward, and about sixty west today.
A list of names includes Allen Brown, Miss Bacins, Jas Beckford, A Welor, Dean, Yitehcock, Hockenberg, Johnson, Montijo, Newall, Rosencrantz, Williams, Walker and others. Postmaster Rostus notes letters advertised October 6 1880 and to claim by October 9 1880 in Winnemucca Nevada.
SPESTAL LOCALS presents Ball's Vegetable Sicilian Male Ke a powerful restorative for gray hair. It claims to restore color remove dandruff and humors and prevent hair loss. The product touts nourishment for hair and long lasting effects with rare applications and endorsements by medical men and Massachusetts State Assayer.
A string of 19th century styled promotions announces direct sales of tobacco brands and cigars at Fairbank’s Lard retail, plus Fairbank’s Lard at Rogty’s. It also highlights Levy & Co books and stationery, fresh groceries at Cuxnowern’s, school supplies at ChExowern’s, and fashionable wine offers at Frank Fellows' rooms.
A parade of medical ads and goods in Eureka highlights Green's August Flower for digestive ills, Millhohs Consumption Cure claims, Shilohs products, Mrs. Winstons Syrup for teething, and fresh groceries from C Rozsss, with prices and seller hints. The items showcase common tonics and remedies marketed to locals.
An ad touts three ply rubber hose and “No 1” goods at the estate of Bawsister and Warrenty. It asks why people flock to Levy & Co for cash deals, answering that it is the best place to buy cheap, cash goods in town.
October 14 notes show race entries for First Bay on Wednesday October 15 with purses and placings. Second class horse payouts list 300 for first 826 for second 815 for third. A 259 running mile and repeat free for all horses covers Eastern Nevada Idaho and Utah with a 140 purse for second and 870 and 340 for third.
Purse 2200 for trotting mile heats six bets in five free for all first horse 110 dollars second 860 third 830. Purse 2200 running half mile two best in three free for all three year olds raised or owned in Humboldt county five entries 110 second 900 third 80.
Friday October 7th marks two purses. A 1 mile free for all offers 55 for first 30 for second 15 for third. A half mile free for all pays 140 to winner 70 to second and 40 to third. Five or more entrants require three to start with a 10 percent entrance fee. Race close times unclear due to garbled text.
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