Local and personal notes from McDermit and nearby towns
A roster of arrivals and departures includes A. Wilkinson from McDermit R. H. Conner from McDermit L. W. Knight from San Francisco F. B. Russell from Sacramento Dr. T. C. Hanson from Oakland Dr. W. Canfield from Sumpter staying at the Winnemucca George S. Bartels from San Francisco registered at the Lafayette Mrs. L Lamance returned to Paradise Charles and Mrs. Thorpe of San Francisco guests at the Lafayette Dave Staunton returned from San Francisco Conductor J. C. Carver back from California Chas M. Hays on No. 6 en route to New York J. W. Sisson and F. J. Button travel to Trout Creek to look at beef cattle The Jolly Club hosts a Halloween dance at Armory hall tomorrow night. club consists of young ladies promising a good time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. W. Canfield
Sumpter, Or
Winnemucca
Georges. Bartels
San Francisco
Lafayette
Charles Thorpe
The
Dave Staunton
J. C. Carver
California
W. J. Sisson
F. J. Button
Sisson
Trout Creek
Jolly Club
Armory Hall
Sailor Dies After Fall From Train Near Beowawe
A sailor from the Boston Marine Hospital, recently discharged, fell from a passenger coach on train No. 3 near Beowawe yesterday afternoon and died minutes after being placed aboard the work train. The body was taken to Beowawe for an inquest set today. He was en route to Mare Island Navy Yard assigned to the U S S Independence. intoxication is suspected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saltor
Beo- Wawe
Beowawe
Boston Marine Hospital
Mare Island Navy Yard
Notice to Water Consumers Test and Shutoff Planned
The notice informs water consumers that a new pipe from upper to lower reservoirs will be tested next Monday. Water will be shut off from all mains on Monday and Tuesday, October 28 and 29, from 9 o'clock A M until 4 o'clock P M. Consumers are asked to govern themselves accordingly. J Rougon, Supt. W. W. and L. Co.
Four Indicted in Winnemucca Grand Jury verdict
The grand jury found indictments in four of eight cases. Tony Souza burglary Albert Bryant forgery Thomas E Crane and M H Fuller selling liquor to Indians. Four defendants were not indicted Ed Pearsons Charles James F Blanchard and Dan Ames. A separate sentencing set for 2 PM. The report urged courthouse improvements a janitor and courthouse staffing plus a curfew ordinance for Winnemucca streets after 8 PM for youths under fourteen unless supervised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tony Souza
Albert Bryant
Thomas E. Crane
M. H. Fuller
Ed. Pearsons
Charles James
F. Blanchard
Dan Ames
Bonnifield
Willow Point School Report and Local Postal Critique
The Elko Independent excerpt condemns the Central Pacific mail service as a long standing disgrace and urges improvements. Willow Point School reports for the month ending October 26 with 12 pupils and a roll of honor listing Ellen Weber, Bessie Darrah, Eliza Stewart, Annie Darrah, Mabel Bartelmay, Belle Weber, Alice Stewart, Clara Weber, Emma West, Mabel Weber, Ruth Stewart, and Robert West, Isadore F. Dopson, teacher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elko
Central Pacific
Willow Point
Ellen Weber
Bessie Darrah
Eliza Stewart
Annie Darrah
Mabel Bartelmay
Belle Weber
Alice Stewart
Clara Weber
Emma West
Mabel Weber
Ruth Stewart
Robert West
Isadore F. Dopson
Counterfeit Ten Cent Pieces Ring in Colorado
A Colorado gang produces ten cent pieces that look perfect but are light in weight. Officials warn the counterfeit coins contain more value than government issue due to cheap silver, making them a greater danger than any prior counterfeits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado Mint
Colorado
Washoe Miners Plan to Oppose Railroad Patents
The executive committee of the Washoe Miners' Association met in Reno to oppose the railroad company's patent applications for lands near Reno claimed to be mineral. John Henderson of Wannamaker & Brown and M. L. Oberndorf will tour Paradise Valley with cloth samples and garments from November 1 24 ad at Up to Date saldon for competitive prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washoe Miners’ Association
Reno
John Henderson
Wannamaker & Brown
Philadelphia
M. L. Oberndorf
Chicago
Paradise Valley
W. J. Bell
Saldon
Optician Hamiln to Visit Central Hotel and Paradise Valley
Reno optician H Hamiln will set up at the Central Hotel for several days then travel to Paradise Valley later this week and stay through Sunday October 2. For a reliable livery rig, contact H J Lorentzen at the Giroux stable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. H. Hamiln
Reno
Central Hotel
Paradise Valley
H. J. Lorentzen
Giroux
Mines and mining tale spans Tonopah to Mason Valley
Ore shipments from Eu Teka reached 156 tons and White Pine 57 tons last week. Midlothian mine in Pea Vine district near Reno was sold by Francis G. Newlands to G C Bryson and others. Coal lands said to be located near Lincoln county line. Selby’s Smelting Works crowded preventing Tonopah ore shipments. Sodaville and Candelaria platforms loaded. Ratcliff mines in Inyo County sold to satisfy $116000 judgments, bought by Michigan capitalists. Almona mine in Antelope Valley Cal gains attention after high grade test ore. Santa Rosa postmaster Lemmon will mine all winter. John A. Kirby tours Tonopah and notes 115 leases on Tonopah lodge, high costs for transport and smelting, and high wages. Kirby declines geology discussion. Periodic ad copy from Salt Lake Tribune and Sacramento ads included.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EU- Teka
White Pine
Francis G. Newlands
G. C. Bryson
Midlothian
Peavine District
Reno
White Pine County
Lincoln County
Selby
Tonopah
Sodaville
Candelaria
Ratcliff
Inyo County
Cal
Michigan
Reno and
Carson
Mason Valley
Yerington Times
Almona
Antelope Valley
Dayton
A. B. Lemmon
Santa Rosa
John A. Kirby
Daly- West
Park City
Nevada
Kirby
Salt Lake Tribune
Early cough treatment and Merino bucks for sale
Dr J H Hanford touts Kemp's Balsam as the proper first cough remedy to arrest consumption and lungs development with 25c and 50c bottles. For sale by Crown Brothers. Also advertised are 300 French Merino yearling bucks for sale. prices available from Frank Martin Ocimi Battle Mountain Nev.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Hanford
Kemp
Crown Broa
Frank Martin
Oclimi
Battle Mountain
Nev
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Meeso
Cape
Diehl’s Book Store
Bridge Street
Craters
Ben
Danlee
Immlate Strention
C. Diehl Sr
Fed and Sale Stable
Gil
Keim Transit
Winnemuc Winnemucca
Rover
Cyrus Noee
J. & F. Martell
Goghac
Cordelia Wine CO
P. Laverga
Diek
Urich & Moore Bakers and Confectioners
Felix Poulin
S. F. Bulletin
A. Wilkinson
McDermit
R. H. Conner
L. W. Knight
F. B. Russell
Sacramento
T. C. Hanson
Oakland
L Lamance
Paradise
Chas. M. Hays
Southern Pacific Company
New York City
Wadsworth
Harry Wardlaw
Livingston
Montan
Baptist
Harry Wilson Lodge
John T. Sebree
Caldwell
Idaho
J. P. Anderson
Anderson Ranch
Quin River
J. Rougon
W. 8. Porter
F.C. Robins & CO
Grand Jury
Practical Optician
Mines and Mining
Bank
Weinstock, Lubin & Co
D. J. Biggins
W. Summerfield
Palace Saloon
P. B. Roberts
Sanches & Haya
Francesca Old
Havana
D. Cordano
the Mint
Ducker & McVey Proprietors
Auro.y
Ozark Gold Mining & Milling Co’s
Baboon Gulch
Florence
Ozark Gold Mining and Milling Company
Moscow, Idaho
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