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Newspaper

The Pioche Weekly Record

Location

Pioche, Nevada, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1890

Page

3

Oregon Short Line and Utah Northern extend to Milford

Local Intelligence reports steady progress on the Oregon Short Line and Utah Northern Railway extensions from Milford toward here. Contracts to finish by October 15 and 15 miles of rails remain. tracklaying to begin mid September with completion near January 1891 and initial trains by year’s start.

Oregon Dutch Flat Condor Canyon McClure Brom J. Delmue Oregernon Bryson McFarland Milford U. N Logan Ogden U. P Green River Counier

Parish Charged With Murder After County Examination

Hank Parish was formally charged with the murder of P. G. Thompson in Royal City after last Sunday’s crime. Parish pleaded not guilty at a preliminary exam before Justice A. A. Young. evidence was strong, and he was bound over to the grand jury without bail. A cloud burst near Fairview delayed travel on Friday, flooding a canyon and nearly overturning Mr. A. Jacobson’s stagecoach but causing no property damage. The P, C, and Yuba Mg Co paid $30,000 to their employer, with ongoing regular payments and replenished coffers expected from mining operations. railway payments for goods burned at Milford fire on July 7 are noted as to be adjusted.

Parisu Bonny Oven Hank Parish P. G. Thompson Royal City Parish Justive of Pariah Fairview Stage Road Taylor A. Jacobson Taylor Atage Dame Pinr P, C Yuba Mg U.P. Railroad Co Om Goode Milford Mr. Taylor Turner Cedar Street How Co Wella Niave Marsh and O'Brien Chas Messrs. Kilpatrick Bros, & Collins Judge Wells Judge Powers Utah J. W. Waldron Clover’ Valley Clover Dukes Clover Valley Mentis Johnson Broad & Colling Sid Salt Lake Camp Wnolose

TEE REDUCTION WORKS PROGRESS AT REDUCTION WORKS

Improvements are under way at the Reduction Works with a 20 stamp mill erected and the battery finished. Twelve pans seven settlers and four engines drive the plant. Water tanks and a new 82 000 gallon fire tank are installed. The furnace restarted after material was secured and ore on hand totals 1832 tons from several mines plus 19 000 bushels of charcoal. Silver price changes boosted bullion output daily by about 9600.

J. Lightour Warner Bristol

Brutal murder near El Dorado Canyon shocks nearby towns

An Indian killed a mail carrier near El Dorado Canyon two weeks ago by brain smashing, then fled toward Cottonwood Island after a jail escape. Citizens offered 200 reward, mobs pursued, and the killer was reportedly slain at Cottonwood Island. The incident spurred strong calls for swift justice and political implications in the railroad era vote. John Kiernan traveled from the Wash with fruit, planning a future trip.

el Dorado Canyon Roeder Couity Mineral Park Chuyou Percival W. Davis Cottonwood Island Sec Canyon

Drunken Indians Fight In Pahranagat Valley Scene

Report describes a Sunday gathering of about twenty Indians in upper Pahranagat Valley that devolved into a violent dispute over watermelons and money. Knives were drawn, a man named Mike was seriously wounded, and George and Crazy were killed in a chaotic sequence as Railroad Jim and others fled. The account relies on tribal statements and hints at further pursuit by a Cherry Creek faction.

Pahranagat Valley Tom Jas Pierson Mike Jim George Crazy Cherry Creek Indiana

Clover Valley dispute report sparks wild rumor

A dated 1890 communication rebuts a prior Clover Valley claim about a road project dispute. It disputes alleged theft of money by a worker, asserts the witness’s presence at the camp, and questions propaganda accusing others of murder. The letter ends with reflections on Clover and life in the area.

Modest Yields and Political Rallies in Nevada Towns

A Towle's Station correspondent recalls modesty as a virtue while recounting a Lander girl wary of potatoes with eyes. A Lincoln county Republican convention gathers at the Court House to elect delegates for Virginia City events. Reports note heavy rains near Pioche, lighter town rain, and a sudden typhoid death in Salt Lake. A watermelons shipment from Pahranagar Valley was sold, and a battle of trib is promised to continue on the next page.

Auburn Republican Towle Anya Lander Austin Reveille Pioche Mass Lincoln County Court Hone Virginia City Court House

Dry Goods Department Offers Spring Goods in Transit

In the Dry Goods Department we offer special bargains to clear room for Spring and Summer goods now in transit. Misses and children's cloaks and newmarkets Jersey jackets woolen dress goods woolen hoods Nubias scarves and heavy mitts are featured.

Clothing Department Shoes Genta Purnishing Goode item

Clothing department promotes a broad stock of shoes and buck gloves. Text extols variety and quality with an examination promised to prove value. Claim states buck gloves priced at 50 percent below former levels and claims the store carries the largest stock in years.

Grocery Department. Our entire stock is on sale today

Readable fragments indicate a grocery department notice promoting a sale on remaining stock. The unnamed item list is incomplete but signals a clearance event with likely price reductions and limited quantities for shoppers.

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