News of the State in Brief Highlights Local Developments
Receipts at the State Land Office totaled 1985 dollars. A new post office opens at Strawberry in White Pine county. Frits Dressler buys Sprague ranch in Carson Valley for 9000 dollars. George M. Humphreys funeral held in Reno. Riverside tour mill in Reno shuts temporarily due to a machinery break. A cinnabar ore vein reported in Barcelona district Nye county. Dexter shipment of bullions and cyanides from Tuscarora valued at 14000 dollars. A Reno butcher delivers meat by tricycle with 600 pound capacity. Santa Clara vs Nevada football set for Saturday October 28. Star mine at Cherry Creek employs about 75 men. Sawmills on the Truckee River restart with orders to go a month or six weeks longer if weather allows. Ex-Secretary of State Dormer believed killed in Alaska avalanche now reported safe at a camp nearby. A. J. Cello of Meyers Station sustains finger amputation after dogfight incident. Lovelock sugar samples show 22 percent sugar, purity 86–95 percent. Nevada Paris Exposition Commission formed with Yerington as chair, Maxson secretary, Donley treasurer. Hinckley epidemic among cattle in Honey Lake country. A cattle owner escapes bus by disease. Nick Hattendorff and Harriet Mulkey travel 160 miles to Reno, denied by Justice Linn. Hidden Treasure mining work halted due to increased water flow. Rumor of Joe Pete surrender dismissed as fabrication in Gardnerville. Mason Valley hay market sees tall sales and prices around 3.50 per ton. farmers seek 4.50–5 per ton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lasteek
Strawberry
White Pine
Frits Dressler
Sprague Ranch
Carson Valley
George M. Humphreys
Reno
Riverside Tour
Barcelona
Nye
Dexter
Tuscarora
Santa Clara
University of Nevada
Star
Cherry Creek
White Pine County
Glasgow & Western Company
Truckee
State Dormer
Alaska
A. J. Cello
Meyers’ Station
Lake Valley
Honeylake
Seavenly
Reno Gasette
Nick Hattendorff
Harriett B. Mulkey
Modoc County
Cal
Justice Linn
Gazette
the Times-Review
Tuscarora Gold Mining Company
Joe Pete
Gardnerville
The
Courier
Jury Called For Grand Inquest In Mirand District
Judge Bountfeld ordered a grand jury to meet next Saturday at 10 A.M. The panel includes D. Giroux P. Laveaga F. Poulin M. Reinhart M. Nofsinger W. A. Brown D. J. Hadley James Robinson George Berk F C Robins M Hofman John Schmidt C. B. Brown George S. Nexon Chris Diehl Chris ote Thomas Shane N Owen Joseph Jagon Frank Germain A Ruexaehier KK. T. Evans James Sloan JH il Wheeler Three cases to be presented are those of Carl Herbeer Frank Martin and James O'Dona.
Knights Meeting At Ivanhoe Lodge No 18
Members of Ivanhoe Lodge No 18 K of F are urged to attend the regular meeting this Monday evening at 8 o'clock. Grand Chancellor Ziegler will visit and full attendance is requested. Visiting brothers are welcome. By order of the C C B and Winfrey K of R 8
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ivanhoe Lodge No. 18
Ziegler
Winfrey
Grand Chancel Knights of Pythiagaine Swindle Case In Winnemucca
Fraud case targets a man linked to J. F. O Brien and the Knights of Pythiagaine as investigations unfold in Winnemucca. Authorities pursue alleged swindles involving members of the order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of
Pythiagaine
J. F. O'Brien
Order
Winnemucca
State Red Cross Expands Membership in Nevada
At the October 17, 1899 convention the State Red Cross Association voted to admit any applicant meeting requirements to life or annual membership. Life members pay 5 dollars with enrollment. annual members pay 1 dollar with initial dues. Applications go to State Secretary Stella N. Webster in Reno.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Red Cross Association
Nevada
Red Cross
Mins
Stella N. Webster
Reno
Local News Briefs Highlight Arrivals and Appointments
Paradise residents and visitors appear in town notes with several arrivals from Golconda Unionville Paradise and Battle Mountain A postmistress appointed at Golconda and a Knighths of Pythian leader visiting Ivanhoe Lodge 18 in town. Shipments include barley from Paradise valley and eighteen double deckers of sheep from Golconda to Lovelock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. B. Ward
Paradise
Josiah Springer
Unionville
W. Fisk
C. Kemler
J. C. Cathcart
Abe Wise
Battle Mountain
J. P. Anderson
Golconda
M. J. Davis
Winnemucca
Commissioner Morey
Sewell
P. Defenbaugh
Whiow Point
Mary Cottrell
J. W. Taylor
Chicago
Lafayette
Thomas Powell
Samuel Strieff
H. Burge
Edith
W. H. Minor
A. R. Charter and Son
McDermit
Westfall
Lovelock
Nevada Cavalry Fund
Bonnifield
San Francisco
John’ Read
Paradise Valley
G. W. Summerfield
Ziegler
Knizhts
Pythian
Ivanhoe Lodge No. 18
Wilcox Building
Dr. Samuels
Truckee
Hugh Darrah
Nev
Darrah
Central Pacific
Tiffany Moore Wedding at Mrs Rask Home
Lulu L Tiffany and Nathan P Moore married yesterday at Mrs Rask home. The ceremony was officiated by Rev Greenfield from the M Church. The couple will reside in Winnemucca with many friends offering best wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tiffany— Moore
Moore
Winnemucca
O'Donnel in Jail on Forgery Charge
O'Donnell bound over to the grand jury by Justice Clayton of Paradise on forgery charges. James O'Donnell appeared with Constable Read. He initially minimized the offense but now acknowledges the position, claiming forged checks were given by another party. Evidence at preliminary examination is strong. escape from prison is unlikely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O'Donnel
Read
Paradise
James O'Donnell
Clayton
Young O'Donnell
Moore Tiffany wedding in Winnemucca October 22 1899
The marriage of Nathan P. Moore and Lulu L. Tiffany occurred in Winnemucca on October 22 1899 with Rev. G. H. Greenfield officiating. Both spouses are residents of Winnemucca.
Humboldt Crop Situation Report Summary
Data from USDA Director Smith at Carson detail Humboldt County crops over the year. Lovelock saw frost kill early fruit but good grain and hay with ample river water. willow Creek reported satisfactory crops with minimal damage, though moisture was scarce and the range weakened. Foltz and Paradige valley experienced frosts, hail and heavy rains hurting fruit and vegetables. alfalfa yields varied and wheat generally performed well in several locales.
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Smith
United States Department of Agriculture
Carson
Humboldt County
Lovelock
Humboldt
Winnemucca
Willow Creek
Foltz
Paradige Valley
Beware of Mercury in Catarrh Ointments
Warnings against ointments for catarrh containing mercury. Advises only on prescription by reputable physicians. Describes Hall's Catarrh Cure from F. J. Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio as mercury free, taken internally, with testimonials and drugstore availability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Oledo
Toledo
Ohio
The Overland Limited to Debut on October Fifteenth
Union Pacific announces the new Overland Limited train debuting October 15 with Salt Lake City departure at 11 45 A M Ogden 1 15 P M arriving Denver 9 A M Omaha 7 15 P M and Chicago 9 30 A M preserving through cars to Denver Omaha and Chicago. The schedule promises fastest service and strong connections to eastern cities with details at the Salt Lake City office or local agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Pacific Railroad
Overland Limited
Salt Lake City
Ogden
Denver
Omaha
Chicago
New York
Boston
Washington
Stana
Main Street
Salt Lake
Clover Root Tea and Hood's Sarsaparilla Promote Health Claims
An ad touts Karl's Clover Root Tea curing constipation indigestion and headaches for over fifty years with 25 or 50 cent prices and money back guarantees. It also warns against stimulants for weak nerves and promotes Hood's Sarsaparilla for nerve strength, plus local dressmaking and millinery at a Bridge Street restaurant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karl
Eagle Drug Store
Peter
Paul
Hood
Karf
S. C. Wells 4 CO
Leroy
N.Y
Humboldt County Quarterly Report 1899 by County Auditor
Humboldt County Nevada submits quarterly report ending September 30 1899 with cash balance 252 43 in treasury June 30 1890 and total indebtedness 52618 88 including seven percent courthouse bonds 50000 90 redemption fund 2401 11 indigent fund 140 28 contingent fund 485 road fund 126 total school district bonds outstanding 20500 00 warrants issued during quarter 11497 12 approved by County Auditor J J Hill and County Treasurer H S Gilbert certify accuracy and agreement with county books.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Umboldt County
Nevada
Winnemucca
Humboldt County
Treasury
Gilbert
Treasury balances apportioned to many school funds
The September ledger shows cash in treasury totaling various state and county school funds including Winnemucca, Pueblo, Pine Forest, Sed House, Sonoma, Fountain, Mill City, MeDermit, Marker, Willow Point, Pleasant Valley, Floyd, Quin River, Golconda, Central, Buena Vista, Rye Patch, Paradise, and Spring Valley. Amounts are allocated to state, county, and special school funds with numerous small credits and transfers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lae State School
Judge's
Lake County School
Panvoaps
Ips
Fairview Special
Vorse
Clover Valley State School Fund
Clover Valley County
Quin River
Winnemucca
Big Meadows
Sierra Road
Willow Point Road
Parauise Road
Martin Creek Road Fund
Lake Road Fund
Pag Te Unionville Road Fund
Fountain Road Fund
Indian Road Fund
Golconda Road Fund
Rye Patch Road
Lassen Road
Clover Valley Road Fund
Oreana
Kennedy Road Fund
Winnemucea
Winnemucea Fire
Lake
Winnemoton
Pueblo State School
Pueblo County
Pine Forest State School
Pine Forest County School Fund
Sed House State School Fund
Sed House County School Fund
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Sonoma State School Fund
Sonoma County ‘School Fund
Fountain State School Met
Fosse
Fawtry County School Fund
Mill City State School Fund
Mil City County School Fund
MeDermit State School Fund
MeDermit County School Fund
Marker Special School Fund
Marker State School
Puna
Marker County School Fund
Winnemucca State
Golconda County
T. Golconda Special School Fund
Central State School
Pune Ciyccecsaeereseeresese
Central County School
FUNG
Buena Vista State School Fund Acu
Buena Vista County School Fund
Rye Patch State School Fund
Rye Patch County School Fund
Parade State School
Paradise
County School Fund
Spring Valley State School Fund
Spring Valley County
Also Mentioned on This Page
Larney Reymers
Mason Valley
Dennis Higgins
Mr. Stickey
Plummer
State Red Cross
Humboldt Crop Situation
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Capital
Bridge Street
County Auditor's Quarterly Report
Winnemuces
J. J. Hill
Eneisa
Orl
D. J. Hadley
P&b
Parafine Paint CO
Battery St
R. F. Hoy
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