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Newspaper
Silver State
Location
Winnemucca, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1899
Page
2
The local weather page notes a historical forecast with temperature normals and precipitation. Hayden reports fair conditions with cool nights and frost possible tonight. State-Fair events expected fair weather through tonight and Sunday with cooler temperatures and frost risk in some areas.
The Silver Stain issues its last edition as a seven column folio. The plant is leased to Mearre, Windle and Brackett who will publish a five column folio. AP dispatches will continue. The move follows a six month trial showing state coverage exceeds the paper’s scope. The former owners note efforts to boost state investment opportunities and are confident in their impact.
The Carson Appeal contends that D. L. Bliss has moved to California, selling Nevada assets and abandoning timber and land—arguing that wealthier Nevada figures invest elsewhere. It contrasts Utah, Utah, and Colorado growth driven by mining fortunes with Nevada’s lack of reinvestment, urging local development and faith in Nevada’s future to elevate the state among the Intermountain states.
Mint Director Roberts cites 1899 world gold production at 250 million dollars, up 20 million from prior estimates. South Africa may yield about 9 million this year, Australia between 2.5 and 4.5 million ounces worth 87 million, with the United States around 70 million. Other nations could add roughly 100 million, totaling near 250 million.
The Independent and observers push for a State Board of Equalization to fix taxation. They argue the two thousand dollar appropriation lacked proper authority and reveal systemic tax inequities harming eastern Nevada counties. Advocates urge continued agitation to remove the stain of rotten boroughs and compel broader reforms.
The White Pine News critiques Reno horse racing amid calls for state support to the Golconda Jockey Club in Humboldt county. It laments Nevada’s neglect of agriculture and state fairs while condemning the racing scene and its perceived social ills in Reno.
An advertisement claims Hood's Sarsaparilla purifies and vitalizes blood, curing dyspepsia headaches and offering lasting relief. It touts Hood's Pills as a companion remedy and frames health as a valuable asset supported by testimonial-like language.
Notice declares the partnership Poulin and Larivere is dissolved with Felix Poulin succeeding to the business. Poulin will settle all partnership debts and collect all claims. Executed in duplicate September 11, with notary acknowledgment by Louis Larivere and Felix Poulin before E S Archer Notary Public in Hum passes County Nevada.
The Humboldt County Assessor has completed the 1899 tax list and delivered it to the Clerk. The Board of County Commissioners will meet on Monday September 15 1899 as a Board of Equalization to hear complaints about assessed values and adjust as needed. The roll will remain open for public inspection at the County Clerk’s office until adjournment. The board will continue meetings until business is disposed of and will not sit after the first Monday in October except to hear certain exceptions.
Notice for Publication from the Land Office Carson City Nevada dated September 14 1899 announces final proof by Steel Cady heir of Fred Cady deceased Homestead Application 166 for sections 5 T 47 N R 8 B M D M before the Register and Receiver at Carson City Nevada on Friday September. It lists witnesses Randall Sage James D Minor Robert Wilkinson B F Maloney and G Siggel Regiate and states first publication September 18 1899.
To contractors and builders notice bids will be received for a building on Bridge Street Winnemucca as shown by plans at the Up-to-Date Saloon Busch building. Bids invited to be mailed to the undersigned by September 20 1899.
A Reno Circuit Court decision favors McKissick in a case brought by a man seeking 250000 damages over a shooting from decades ago alleging Uncle Jake’s guilt. The telegram from attorney Julien states the ruling knocks the case sky high. Also notes local ads for coats, medicines, and a cattle company notice restricting trespass and shooting near the N S Cattle Company.
In the Fifth Judicial Dis trict Court of Nevada Humboldt county a notice to show cause is issued on September 4, 1899. The September 26 hearing at 19 oclock A M at Winnemucca courthouse will decide whether to authorize sale of real estate by the executrix. Interested parties may appear to contest. Clerk J T Dunn. Deputy C D Mackay.
The Board of County Commissioners of Humboldt County Nevada invites sealed bids to gravel one mile of the Toll Road from the south sign board south of the Toll House extending one mile north. Gravel must be six inches thick and wide enough for a good wagon road. Deadline is October 2 with bids addressed to Clerk Board of County Commissioners Winnemucca Nev. I Dunn and C D Mackay deputies noted.
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