Murder of Postmaster By Man Known As Pollard
Frank McTigue also known as Pollard an ex convict with a 1889 manslaughter sentence shot the postmaster after a refused delivery of a letter said to reveal his sister’s death. He had recently earned a pardon from the state prison and had lived in Storey and Esmeralda counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank McTigue
Rising
Hawthorne
McTigue
Storey County
Silver Peak
Esmeralda County
Pollard
Frisco
San Francisco
McTigne
Ice house at Donner Meadows and local cattle trade
Col Joseph Marten’s ice house near Donner Meadows measures 100 by 300 feet and will hold twenty thousand tons. James Stante stored four carloads of oats in L C Co’s new storehouse. McCormick brothers of Stockton unloaded two carloads of beef cattle and one of veal fed locally, with cattle purchases linked to Trousdale and J T Reid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Marten
Donner Meadows
James Stante
L. C. Co’s
Stauts
McCormick Brothers
Stockton
Trousdale
Winnemucca
Ed. Eamona
J.T. Reid
Former Millionaire Inmate Reflects On Glories At San Francisco Almshouse
Charles Olney, once a nearillionaire, now shares ward 21 at the San Francisco city and county almshouse. He remembers friendships with Senator Sharon, Senator Stewart, Thos Hanna of Nevada, and ties to Charles Crocker and railroad magnates. Olney helped organize Nevada's Republican party in its territorial days and gave its first campaign speech. He laments ingratitude as wealth fades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco Chronicle
San Francisco
Charles Olney
Ward 21
Sharon
Wm. M. Stewart
Thos. Hanna
Nevada
Charles Crocker
Olney
Republican Party
Oley
Killing Over Two Bits in San Jose Bar Sparks Jail Time
In San Jose California James Bryant a Negro was shot and killed by Fred Wenzell a barkeeper during a dispute over 20 cents. Bryant claimed he left 25 cents on the counter. After Bryant demanded change he was ejected and then returned armed. Wenzell fired first wounding Bryant in the brain and Bryant died. Wenzell is confined in jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Bryant
San Jose
Cal
Fred Wenzell
Bryant
Wenzell
Wenzel
Personal notes from regional travel and visits
John Vance arrived from his Oregon ranch yesterday. Dr. and Mrs. T.G. Hanson with son Loring and Mr. and Mrs. O.C. Hyde left for Humboldt House to visit friends. Charles Kemler and Mrs. F.M. Buckingham with son arrived from Paradise and departed for Sacramento. Place orders for fruit boxes at E. Reinhart & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Vance
Oregon
T. GC. Hanson
Loring
O. C. Hyde
Humboldt House
Charles Kemler
F. M. Buckingham
Paradise
Sacramento
Durrant Case Proceeds As Blanche Lamont's Dress Evidence Shown
The trial resumes with Mrs. G Noble testifying about Blanche Lamont's clothing found at the church scene. Prosecution links Durrant with the missing girl while defense contests the dress frame and objects to accessories as key evidence. Police give details of finds including gloves and shoes tied to the Lamont case.
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Durrant
G. Noble
Flanche Lamont
Blanche
Barnes
Deuprey
Emmanuel Church
Dickinson
Mapa
E. F. Samps
E. V. Head
Blanche Lamont
John T. Dare
Police Court
George McGreevy
George Graham
Noble
Pacific Grove Glimpses of a Beautiful California Town
Pacific Grove California offers a friendly bay setting two miles west of Monterey with Lover's Point cliff and sea views. The town features pine forests charming cottages Del Monte hotel shell shops and several churches. Evra Tures reports from Pacific Grove California dated September 10 1895.
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Silver State
Pacific Grove
Monterey
Lover's Point
del Monte
Evra Tures
Cal
Blanks for Sale at Local Office
Legal blanks available include summons subpenas warrants of arrest writs of attachment and commitment on imprisonment complaints for justices of the peace Sold at reasonable cash prices.
Free Silver in Mexico described by Major Randle
Major Jules A. Randle of Monterey, Mexico writes J W Gaines of Nashville about free silver coinage. He argues silver prosperity has modernized Mexico, citing railroads growth, stable government, and no panics, contrasting U S conditions and warning of American elite influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memphis
Jules A. Randle
Monterey
Mexico
United States
J. W.gaines
Nashville
Randle
New York
Lombard
Wall Street
London
United Sstes
Nueva de Leon
Windom
Europe
Washington
England
Demands for Honest Money Split Among Democrats
A letter from Jutes A. Rawpwe denounces gold standard plans and foreign control of wealth. He declares himself a lifelong Democrat but warns he may vote for the manor party if no strong Democrats back the dollar of the founders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Manor Party
A. Rawpwe
bullion finds at South Camp teased by Carson Appeal
The Carson Appeal says South Camp will be the scene of mint bullion finds with occasional digging to cover the mint shortage on the death of Bill Pickler. Readers are warned to expect more bullion discoveries near South Camp.
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South Camp
Carson
Bill Pickler
The California Fig Syrup Co Laxative Ad Claim
The pleasant effect and perfect safety with which ladies may use the California liquid laxative Syrup of Figs under all conditions makes it their favorite remedy. To get the true article look for the name California Fig Syrup Co. For sale by all leading druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
California Fig Syrup Co
Notable 19th Century Patent Medicine Trade Card
A condensed envelope of drug ads and testimonials. Hall's Catarrh Cure, Hood's Sarsaparilla, Hood's Pills, Ayer's Cherry Pectoral. includes endorsements by West Truax and Walding Kinnan Marvin Toledo wholesalers. price points, mail offers, and general health claims for blood and mucous ailments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
F. J. Cheney
West & Truax
O Walding, Kinnan & Marvin
Notice to Water Consumers for Mountain Water
Notice to water consumers states pumping for irrigation begins tomorrow at 7:00 a.m. and will switch to mountain water from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. for domestic use. Those needing mountain water should collect it during the listed hours. J. Roveos, Supt. W. W. W.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Roveos
Fine Premium Offered at M Hofman for Clothing Sales
A sales pitch promotes a premium and fair dealing at M Hofman inviting cash trades for ladies or gentleman's watches, with samples of men's clothing and custom suit construction guaranteed to fit. The notice is dated jy 26ti.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Hofman
Boston railroad art tour dates and shoe sale notice
The Boston Railroad Art Company schedules stops at Carlin Palisade Battle Mountain and Winne mucca with return on September 9. A clearance sale at Scumier's Boot & Shoe Store offers mens ladies and children Gold Medal school shoes at low prices. No-To-Bac tobacco cure advertised by Sterling Remedy Co. with guarantee.
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Boston Railroad Art Company
Carlin
Palisade
Battle Mountain
Winnemucca
Auliti
Scumier
Boor & Sor
Au2sit
W. A. Brown
Sterling Remedy Co
New York
Chicago
Dwelling for Rent on the Hill
One of our recently painted and papered hill dwellings is for rent. For particulars apply to asset. E. Reiwuarr & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Reiwuarr & Co
Epicure coffee and tea ad with low ham prices
An advertisement promotes A. Kleinhans Epicure coffee and tea promising to restore a smile. The Railroad meat market touts lowest priced hams and bacon described as the nicest eastern varieties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Kleinhans
Epicure
Breakfast Ad Promotes Fat Mackerel at 15 Cents Each
A breakfast notice advertises large fat mackerel for sale by A. Klein Hans at 15 cents per fish or two for 25 cents, inviting customers to try them.
Fruit and tonic ads brighten the Staunton shop window
Good Fruit Craps, E. Reinhart & Ye have just received a car of fruit boxes. All Tan Shoe Goods at slaughter prices. Aged people find in Ayer's Sarsaparilla the tonic they need. When hair falls or turns gray the scalp needs care. Hall's Vegetable Sicilian Hair Renewer is recommended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Reinhart & Ye
Ayer
Hall
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Lovelock Jets
E. Reinhart & Co
Goldbugs
U.S
Hood
Staunton’s
Pioneer Leather Dealer
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