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Newspaper
Silver State
Location
Winnemucca, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1899
Page
3
An attempt was made to murder Wong Tan, a China man, early this morning as he slept. A shot through the window failed to hit him, glanced off the casing, and a Chinaman was seen fleeing.local police believe a Monglolian faction plans to remove Wong Tan following last Sunday's fray.
Wilbur Springer of Unionville is in town. Hubert Welsh arrived from Lovelock yesterday. J. W. West of Willow Point was in town yesterday. Mise F. Bradshaw of Paradise arrived yesterday. David Crissman came down from Gollands yesterday. J. W. Betton returned yesterday from San Francisco. FP McKenzie, an Idaho sheepman, arrived yesterday. L. Ho Egbert and FH Long were arrivals from Lovelock yesterday. James P. and L. P. Riley and William Premouth arrived yesterday from Paradise.
Colonel Samuel T. Curtis has patented a circular ore crusher and grinder with a new concentrating process. He built a working model showing simultaneous crushing and grinding before ore moves to concentrators, addressing defects in existing milling plants.
Eureka Sentinel reports Misa Pearl Moorman suffered burns when a plastic comb in her hair exploded while she stood by a stove at her father's ranch in Jack'n Valley White Pine County. She extinguished the flames but sustained hair and scalp burns.
Mrs M R Morgan nee Helen M Flint died at her parents home in Watsonville Cal on October 25 due to consumption. She once lived with Mr and Mrs L J Flint and was regarded as an estimable young lady, and her death saddens Winne mucca friends.
J H Thies of Loves Lock sent a gift to a San Francisco friend containing thirty two potatoes weighing 101 pounds. The note highlights a potato raising record.
An old advertisement touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as the best medicine for impure blood and failing health based on testimonials. It also notes a non irritating Hood's Pills and mentions hats and fashionable dress making at the Capital Restaurant on Bridge Street.
Last week Eu reka mines shipped 218 tons while White Pine yielded 71. James A. Yerington may be negotiating for Silver Peak district mines in Esmeralda county. Churchill county ranchers face a $500 cost from a title dispute over a mule. Weather forecasters split on the coming winter. Lincolnshire ducks arrived from London, Canada. Nevada U of N football team sails to Berkeley for a Friday game then Stanford before returning. The attorney general rules poll taxes must be paid in full with the first tax installment.
Advert reads warnings against mercury ointments for catarrh and promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure by F J Cheney Co Toledo Ohio. It claims internal action on blood and mucous surfaces and urges buying only genuine products with testimonials and Druggists selling at 25 cents per bottle. Also mentions Hall's family pills as best.
Ad copy letter from Adolph L. Millett of Manchester New Hampshire praising Chamberlain's Pain Balm for a nine year lame shoulder pain. He states his wife improved after using one bottle and attributes the cure to the product. Sold by Brown Brothers Drugists.
The Union Pacific Railroad promotes its fast, comfortable travel with buffet smoking and library cars, through Pullman vestibuled palace and sleeping cars, free reclining chair cars, and convenient routes to Chicago Missouri River and New York with minimal changes. H. M. Clay, General Agent, Salt Lake City, Utah offers detailed transportation information.
A clinic claim touts Shiloh’s Cure as a magic remedy for croup in young mothers. The ad promises immediate relief for severe cases and lists prices 25, 50, and 100 cents. Published by Eagle Drag Store.
The grand jury reported two indictments against Carl Helmuth for grand larceny and one against Frank Martin for an infamous crime. Martin pleaded not guilty. Helmuth asked for time to plead. A later report found five forgery indictments against James O Donnell. Vic Bouton case may reveal a larger cattle theft gang. About thirty witnesses have been subpoenaed. Sensational developments teased as the inquiry continues.
The Webster House at St James and Cathedral streets Montreal burned this morning with three bodies recovered. A frame dwelling in Charleston South Carolina was wrecked by last night's storm. one child killed and three injured. President McKinley left Washington for Richmond to attend the torpedo boat launch. A St Louis Evangelical Alliance protest against Utah congressman seating. In Kansas a miner fatally shot a bartender, mob hanged the killer, raising race tensions. North China News reports a Kuai Chou revolt with magistrate murdered. Civil anti trust suits in Chicago seek 402 500 dollars penalties from fifty firms. A Big Four freight crash near Guilford, Indiana killed Ba McCrosy and injured W D Clark. First Lt John H Wholler appointed major for Philippines service. Captain Charles French dies from leg amputation after jungle fighting. his Montana regiment previously served in Manila duty.
An advertisement extols Shiloh as a universal cough and cold remedy used worldwide for fifty years. It claims to cure incipient consumption and relieve advanced cases, offers refunds if unsatisfied, and lists prices of 25, 50 cents, and 1 dollar from Eagle Drug Store.
Union Pacific announces the Overland Limited will begin October 15 with daily departures from Salt Lake City at 11 45 A M Ogden 1 15 P M arrive Denver 9 A M Omaha 7 15 P M and Chicago 9 30 A M The train will be fastest and handsomest yet with one change to major eastern cities and no car changes to Denver Omaha or Chicago. Further details at Old Station 201 Main Street Salt Lake or local agents.
An old advertisement touts Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething children. It claims immediate relief from crying, cures diarrhea and wind colic, smooths bowels, and tones the system. The bottle costs twenty five cents and is sold by druggists worldwide.
An old advertisement touts Karl’s Clover Root Tea as a breath purifier with claims it cleanses the bowels and removes offensive breath. It notes sales for years with a money back guarantee and prices 25 ets and 50 ets at the Eagle Draw Store.
6400 head of sheep seven horses two wagons harness two jacks five pack outfits two riding saddles 1100 acres land and squatter's right dipping plant and shearing corrals six miles for railroad. Land controls the range for 9000 sheep. Includes everything needed to run the business. Pays 25 percent profits yearly. Price 23500 cash. Apply Lovedwe.
An advertised cure claims Karl's Cher teeth and blood purifier will treat sick headaches and overworked women. It promises refunds if not satisfactory. Price 25 cents and 10 cents. Bug Drug Store.
A motherly remedy sparking trust, Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is praised as a safe nightly aid for a babe with husky coughs and labored breathing. It claims to calm irritation of the throat and cure the cold. Sold by Brown Bros., Druggists.
A vintage ad from Eagle Drug Store promotes Hf Shiloh’s Cough and Consumption with a money back guarantee. The bottle is sold for 25 cents and 50 in local currency, claiming a fifty year sale history and a refund if unsatisfied.
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