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Newspaper
Silver State
Location
Winnemucca, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1880
Page
3
War Department Signal Corps report notes observations taken at the mine site at a precise moment. Army units stationed there document conditions and timing of events, with reference to the Genome 25 sequence and T6860 designation.
James T. Maclean, longtime county resident and superintendent of the Sheba mill at Star, was killed at the Rock Creek mine near Auburn California last Friday. A three ton mortar weighing about three tons was freed by a black tackle and as Maclean attempted to brush the bottom rope broke crushing his head and one arm. The accident killed him instantly and local residents mourn his sudden loss.
Desert Crystal Salt Company announces its Battle Mountain mill produces finest pure salt for table dairy and domestic use and will supply Winnemucca merchants. The note urges using home salt over imports as cheaper and better. Major BE Stonehill and J D McTarnahan head to Eureka for speeches.
The county lists eight primary schools and one grammar school, totaling 11. Eight districts, eight schoolhouses, 2 male and 9 female teachers with average monthly wages of $100 and $80 respectively. Tax rate 20 cents per $100. schoolhouse value $0,452 57. Voter counts from Bartlett Creek to Paradise and other precincts shown. total county turnout likely equal to or above 1878.
The Winnemucca Public Library opened Saturday evening with music and recitations by local performers. Addresses were given by Mr. Lewis and Mr. Fisk as the hall, formerly a furniture store, will be open each evening.
Richard Merritt reports good Hope mine on Kings River shows a splendid ledge with gold and silver ore. A silt shaft has been sunk to 65 feet, and the ledge runs about five feet wide at the shaft bottom.
The report describes two large tae ranulas captured by Brown's station last Saturday. It mentions their size and confinement in a bottle. It also notes Humboldt boys' losses at the Tuscarora races and Low Morée's Greeley winning a race, with a mention of a single win by a Bumboblt feras.
An editor warns politicians to keep their temper and think clearly amid campaigns. The piece urges restraint, warns against manipulation by partisan foul play, and emphasizes policy judgment over temper. It also reports criminal verdicts: Frank McIntyre sentenced to hang on November 12 at Piecke. George W. Lane granted a new trial set for the 25th. Bernard Fitzgerald convicted of second degree murder in Reno with mercy recommendation. sentencing slated near Wednesday.
The Lay Brothers are fitting up the Hot Springs Motel at Golconda in first class style to serve visitors for health and recreation. Moody and Sankey left Salt Lake today and will pass here tomorrow after preaching to large Mormon congregations. William Shirk shipped thirteen cars of beef cattle from this station to San Francisco, driven from Stein Mountain where feed is excellent. Emigration continues briskly with about 150 heading East and 80 going West last night.
Fresh groceries and provisions sold at cash prices from F C Romrys in auld town. Includes pure coffee from own brand and stationers supplies at OSGC new stock. Also advertised Shilohs Plaster for chest pains and three ply rubber hose from Baxsteven & Wergercy.
An 1878 advertisement extols Ay k's Saparilla as a supreme blood purifier and remedy for scrofula, liver issues, and female weaknesses. It cites Rev George H Thayer and others praising cures, claiming extensive sales nationwide and urging readers to buy from A DeSavoyson in Bourbon Indiana.
Strange claim that many will suffer daily from dyspepsia liver complaints constipation sour stomach and debility while urged to try Shilor's Vitalizer with a free trial if it fails to cure or relieve. Price 75 cents. Sold by A DeSaussune Drugist.
A local shop advertises a wide range of tobaccos and cigarettes direct from manufacturers. Brands include Tobacco Chewers and Smokers, New Deal Navy, J. B. Pace's, Cable Coil, Jackson's Best, Lorilaird's Best, Guld Nugget, Light Pressed, Old Judge, Vanity Pair, Fragrant, Durham, Kine Cut Pobaccos, and many more. Marketed for gale at auld.
A compact ad style piece urges readers to stock Boscizr's Graman Syeer to prevent sickness and costly doctor bills, touts its use for coughs throat and lung diseases, and promotes sample bottles at 10 cents. It then extols Mrs Winston's Scorning Syrup for teething relief, safety, and demand, with price and wide availability. The passage shifts to promotions for Fairbank's Lard at F C Rants and cheap goods at Exvy & Co, plus Fresh Groceries at Cuxgson's store, and ends with Frank Fellows' rooms offering Heidsieck champagne.
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