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Newspaper
The Pioche Weekly Record
Location
Pioche, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1878
Page
2
The article sketches General F. E. Connor as a Republican candidate with Civil War and Spanish American War accolades, notes alleged impostor claims in Helrut, Syria, and reports James F. Hallock considering the State Controller bid. It covers Nevada party dynamics, Bradleys potential nomination, a Utah cattleman killed in an accident, and a Gypsy queen’s death with pilgrimage lore, plus assorted local anecdotes and political musings.
The column compiles mining chatter from Eureka and surrounding towns noting strikes at Connolly mine, fresh prospecting near Lake District, and declarations of county conventions in Nye and Eureka. It mentions stage fares trimmed, population shifts, crop prospects in Washoe, flood photos, and local mining firms shifting focus or delaying plans.
In Pioche a couple celebrated a 40th wedding anniversary. The ceremony united George W. and Adele M., with four other family members, Arnold and six children noted in local records.
Allan execution moved from District Court to Lincoln County Nevada. O M Patches sues Alpe River Mining Co for 54796 100 dollars debt plus costs and interest. The Mazeppa mining claim near Wly District is levied. Notice given of sale September 16, 1878 at 1 pm at County Courthouse, Lincoln County, Nevada for cash to satisfy the judgment and costs.
In Lincoln County Nevada on July 20 1878 judgment was entered in favor of F W Olate and Alpine Silver Mining Company for 98288 60 debt plus tax costs and interest. The property offered is the Only Salvation Ledge quartz mining claim in Ely district including a 191 foot drift and 100 feet from Mazeppa workings. On September 18 1878 at 12 o clock noon sale will occur at the courthouse door in Ploche Nevada to satisfy the execution and costs. W L McRae Sheriff. T Comba Deputy Spiritus
Notice of a district court order for the sale of the Condor Mill in Condor Canyon Nevada by public auction to satisfy a judgment against Alps Silver Mining Company and the Condor Mill. The sale is set for 12 o clock noon at the Lincoln County Court House in Phoenix Nevada with proceeds to cover debt costs and interest. Multiple secretaries note delays and postponements in September and October.
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