Local and Personal Happenings in Winnemucca Area
Local notes report visitors from Lovelock and Kennedy, arrivals from Dan Glen, and hunting trips from Jackson Mountain. Stage line schedule and fare to Paradise announced. Probate of Henry Hofman’s estate revealed with substantial bequests to Chicago and St Louis relatives. District Attorney candidate D D Van Duzer highlighted. Indian schooling clash notes lack of funding and proposed Piute education plan. Poem closing line offers humorous travel advice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Hofman
M. Hofman
San Francisco
Laah Dattelzweig
Chicago
German Savings and Loan Society
Henry
Isaac Steindler
Fanny Steinfels
John J. Carroll
Ellen
Mary Carroll
Eureka Benevolent Society
German General Benevolent Society
Pacific Hebrew Orphan Asylum
Charles Hofman
Ukiah
Morris Hofman
Winnemucca
Nev
Louis Hofman
Norfolk
Schumacher
St. Louie
Eva Dattelweig
Letter from Circle City miner notes Alaskan gold fever
A letter from Frank E. Cook written from Circle City Alaska describes the Alaska gold boom, high heat and mosquitoes, transport to St Michaels, and miners like Reed brothers from Lovelock Nevada. He reports wages good, groceries high, gold dust as currency, and Circles City log towns with mining activity. He also mentions DeLamar ore processing shift to wet crushing and 500 workers in camp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phil B. Roberts
Frank E. Cook
Circle City
Alaska
Nevada
Dawson City
St. Michaels
Will Pearce
Dawson
Reed Boys
Lovelock
Ed Harding
Mynook
Tanana
DeLamar
DeLamar Company
State and Coast Notes from a Nevada Territory
Chicago buyers place orders for Nevada honey while Wadaworth’s rising juvenile population strains Elko public schools. Mason Valley ranchers haul to Sacramento and swap goods for fruit. A boy’s accident injures his fingers, possibly requiring amputation. Governor Sadler receives Captain Linscott’s health report from the Presidio. troops expect Honolulu deployment but lack horses. 340 tons of ore from the Rounce mine at Douglas yield $19.10 per ton after 30 days with five men. ore improves with depth. The Bounce remains popular. Tuscarora in peak condition due to new mills. Captain Cox’s troops may join Porto Rico or Cuba service. many Jacksonville troops on furlough due to illness. French ambassador Cambon relays U S peace terms on insurgent hostilities. Togales urged to respect suspension of hostilities. Navy powder contract awarded to California Powder Co. and Du Pont Powder Co. for 1 million pounds each at 80 cents per pound, alcohol supplied. Cervera sails home with 1700 Spanish prisoners to Santander via the City of Rome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mason Valley
Sacramento
Harry Millard
Carson
Sadler
Linscott
First Nevada Cavalry
Presidio
Honolulu
Rounce
Douglas
T. W. Dover
Salt Lake Tribune
Tuscarora
California
Dexter, Oh Cash
Trib Testimonials and Opium History Amid Local Notices
A Sierra Lakes Ice Co superintendent James McDonald gives a strong testimonial for Trib liniment after a severe ankle bruise. The page also surveys opium smoking history and warns against mercury in medicines, with various ads and public notices from Eagle Drug Store to local businesses in Winnemucca Nevada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James McDonald
Sierra Lakes Ice Co
Boca
McDonald
James McDonand
Rogers
Southern Pacific
Also Mentioned on This Page
L. N Carpenter
Harry Diggles
W. L. Wilkinson
Kennedy
Frank Nelson
H. Hendra
Dan Glen
J.D. Corbeil
Pine Forest
Winnetmucea Hotel
J. Leotard
Winnemucea
J.B. Sterling
Chas. Harvey
Jackson Mountain
Haviland & Cook
Paradise Stage
Paradise
D. van Duzer
van Duzer
Washington
State University
Georgetown Law College
D. C
Supreme Court of the District of Columbia
United States Court of Appeals
F. E. Cook
Girele City
Ynbe River
Ere
Lively
Lama
Wadaworth
Independent
Tate Seum
Elko
Troop M
Cox
Florida
Porto Rico
Cuba
Jacksonville
M. Cambon
Spain
Philippines
United States
Togales
Manila
Navy Department
California Powder Co
Dupont Powder Co
Itn
Ee Cervera
Rome
Cervera
Portsmouth
N. H
Santander
Seavy’s Island
China
Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
Ee F. J. Cheney & Co
DeWitt
Eagle Drug Store
Mrs. Winslow
Winslow
Tam
Ayre’s Business College of
V. BE. Guruise
Richards
Postoffice
Hood
Cane Weare
Rosita
Cal
Brown & Piper
Eagle Drag Store
E. Remnant & Co
Royal
Veal
Dyal Baring Rowser
Vora
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