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Newspaper
Silver State
Location
Winnemucca, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1880
Page
3
War Department Signal Corps issues observations at multiple stations noting time synchronization and data series. The bulletin lists series identifiers and station readings for coordinated military signaling and reporting across commands.
The Centennial Hall exhibition by Bablhern and Browns Novelty Company impresses, though attendance is light. Prof Bahlhorn performs feats including a sword swallow and a decapitation illusion, with a change of program tonight. The St Clair jury case drew a roof-top singing crowd at the courthouse. Mrs. Richard Mobinson hosts an evening dinner with roast chicken and seasonable dishes at her home.
William Shirk of Stein Mountain shipped twenty one car loads of fat beeves to San Francisco today.
A Nevada court filled a juror panel for the St. Clair case, then adjourned after discovering the indictment was missing. The clerk later found the document in the vault. Opening proceedings resumed with testimony from Thomas Campbell about the July killing near Tully's place, with threats reportedly made by the defendant.
Elko reports detail a Chinese man accused of murdering and robbing teamster G. W. Mardis after a trip from Island Mountain. The suspect allegedly confessed and was killed by fellow Chinese after being taken into custody. The case notes Mardis carried about 700 in coin. authorities warn trustees failing to report school district data may lose funds.
In district court yesterday John Diehl a native of Germany and James Melloy a native of Ireland were admitted to citizenship. Diehl received testimony from Henry Peters and George A Walker while Melloy was supported by L A Buckner and B C Thomas.
The Times-Review reports miner Thomas Cocking, a Corn Wall native about 35, was killed last Tuesday when a cave in occurred at the Grand Prize mine.
The railroad reports lively activity in both passenger and freight traffic with special trains running day and night, signaling strong demand and heavy schedules across routes.
About one hundred emigrants went East last evening marking a large migration wave as they departed the area.
Special locals claim Ayre's Cherry Preparat has unmatched reputation for throat and lung cures across climates. They say it relieves suffering quickly, saves lives in children, and is widely used by physicians and clergy in daily medical practice.
An advertisement promotes GreEN's Avcust Frower as a cure for Dyspepsia Liver Complaints and Indigestion causing Sick Headache Palpitation Dizziness and Nervous Prostration. Two doses allegedly relieve symptoms immediately with sample bottles at 10 cents and regular bottles at 75 cents sold by leading druggists nationwide.
An ad claims Shilohs Consumption Cure can cure coughs asthma bronchitis and other lung conditions in half the time and guarantees results. It lists prices and promotes Shilohs Vitalizer and Shilohs Plaster with druggist C A DeSaussure. Also advertised are perfumes cigars and wines including Heidsieck at Frank Fellows rooms.
An old plea for Mrs Winston's Soorman Synor claims it quickly soothes teething pains in babies and calms crying. The ad asserts bowel regulation and maternal relief, touting a pleasing taste and wide availability at 25 cents a bottle.
Purse $100 for a mile stretch race with four horses, first place prize $00 and second $25 with third $215. Purse $250 for a mile repeat race offering $140 to first and $70 to second, open to all horses from Eastern Nevada Idaho Easter cane and Utah.
Second day results list a $200 trotting mile event with three heats and payouts 110 for first 860 for second and 30 for third. A $200 running half mile free for all three year olds follows with 110 for first 20 for second and 40 for third.
Friday October 5 races list purses for a one mile dash with $100 total and $55 to winner in Humboldt County horses, and a half mile event with $3250 total prize and $140 to winner. The program notes that four or more horses may enter and at least three must start.
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