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Newspaper
Silver State
Location
Winnemucca, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1880
Page
3
War Department report notes observations taken at the same moment across all stations. Data labeled as U. 8. Army Jorover 16, 1380, 217 A. Me. details remain unclear but imply synchronized timing for comparative analysis.
Major J. T. Dennis one of the presidential electors and Gen. T. J. Clunie of California will address Paradise citizens at Kenider s Hall tomorrow evening and Centennial Hall Monday evening on today s issues. They had planned to speak tonight but shifted toParadise because Mr Wren will speak.
A new departure occurred last evening as Pat Bell’s residence joined C Palmer in marriage to Miss Sarah Bell. Rev Father O Donald officiated. Friends extend congratulations and best wishes for a bright future.
The Winnemucca Jockey Club hosted a successful Ball at Centennial Hall with Hewatt's String Band providing music. A large, satisfied crowd enjoyed the evening, while local poplar trees show an early autumn frost. About 130 emigrants passed through town, mostly from Washington Territory and Northern Oregon, some saying they seek return travel after two years in the northwest.
Republican candidate for United States Senator Hon Thomas Wren will speak in Centennial Hall this evening. The event will discuss the senatorial question and argue why a state resident should represent it in the Senate.
Crowds attended a pleasant race day with four runners Kennedy Mirambeau O'Brien and Kline in an eight mile walking match. Kennedy led early, O'Brien briefly led later, and Kennedy won by about 15 feet after a late surge. Judges upheld Kennedy over O'Brien after fault claims. Additional events included a half mile horse race won by Flora Toombs, a 100 yard foot race won by Quill, and a 300 yard saddle race won by Gray Eagle with Dictator and Red Bird in second.
A Black Hills paper urges prospectors to test ore with multiple assays before sinking shafts, favoring surface prospecting to find pay ore and warning against relying on a single assay. The Central Hotel ball display impressed guests with lavish silverware and catering. George Allan was fined 25 for drawing a pistol at the Arlington Hotel. Artie Freak paid 25 for assault and was discharged.
The Humboldt County Board of Examiners restores your teaching certificate revoked June 1. They acknowledge the earlier misrepresentations and commend you to school officials for future labor, offering sympathy and best wishes for a favorable consideration in your field.
Special locals announce a Methodist Church service tomorrow at 7 p m led by Rev J B Willis and a Winnemucca Lodge No 19 F A M meeting at 6 30 p m this evening for Master Masons in good standing. An advert extols MREs German Storer as a preventive remedy for colds and serious lung diseases with sample bottles for 10 cents and regular size 75 cents sold by druggists.
The Moonlight mine in Indian District six miles south of Unionville, once a county standout, has reportedly been bought by a San Francisco firm. Work will start soon as new owners aim to develop a mine many miners regard as one of the county’s best. Earlier, Ashby of San Francisco held the patent and left the site as is. Pioneer mill operator J. M. Brown noted Moonlight ore yielded about 100 in toll and shipped ore to San Francisco, valued around 21,000 per ton.
Catalow and Johnson dispatched 17 car-loads of cattle while Colonel Hardin sent 10 cars, forming a 27 car train carrying about 500 steers.
The note states no major repairs will be made at Fort McDermit this fall. Any necessary work will be carried out by enlisted men under Lieutenant Hutton who has many citizen applications for employment. The Greenback ticket lists Dr. H. H. Hogan Horace N. Hurd and W. Scott Williams with Hogan in Reno aiding tickets for applicants. Fragments mention Thomas Mills and Frank Fellows' Fashion Sample Rooms offering authentic imported goods.
In the Whole History of Medicine no preparations has ever performed such marvelous cures and earned wide reputation as Ayres Cherry Prerorat. Marketed as a universal remedy for diseases of the throat and lungs, it is said to relieve colds swiftly, prevent more serious disorders, and aid children with throat and lung issues. Practitioners and clergy reportedly endorse its restorative effects.
Advert says Shilo' Consumption Care is best lung medicine and will cure or relieve coughs asthma bronchitis whooping cough croup and consumption with high success. Claims cure where others fail. Harmless for children, guaranteed. Sold by C A DiSaussure.
In this town many suffer indigestion and related stomach liver and constipation issues. A 75 cent bottle of Shiloh's Vitalizer is offered as a remedy. Sold by C. A. DuSaus, a druggist. Also advertised are Heemeteck perfume and other winter fruit cany items by local sellers.
An aged parent appeal promoting Mus Worston's Soprume Surpris as a universal teething remedy. Claims quick relief for crying infants, bowel regulation, and maternal calm, endorsed as the prescription of a senior female physician. Sold nationwide for 25 cents per bottle.
An early 20th century advertisement promises wealth through energy and honesty while selling August Frowser as a cure for dyspepsia liver complaints and related symptoms. It claims two doses relieve sick headaches upset stomach and other ailments, urging despondent sufferers to try the product.
Frost: Groceries and Provisions offers direct from manufacturers a full line of tobaccos and cigarettes including New Deal Navy J B Pace's and Old Judge at low cash prices. Readily available at Auld F C Ronis with a first class assortment of groceries and provisions for sale.
The celebrated pure Fairbanks Lard can now be found at F C Ropry's who secures brands that pass personal inspection. Calb at F C Rownva and fit your self with a white coat pants and vest all sold at cost.
Fresh groceries and fruits constantly arrive at C. Cagnowrn's store. Call and sample them, buy and be happy. Levy and Co offers cheap goods for cash attracting customers to their shop.
Local ads promote three-ply rubber hose labeled No 1 as the best in town from Basnieres and Wergerty. Levy & Co markets their own brand of coffee praised as finest in the market. Caxsowern's Booxstone announces new books and stationery arrivals.
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