30 Aug 1884
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Newspaper
The Pioche Weekly Record
Location
Pioche, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1884
Page
1
Fragmentary notice records payment and forwarding details involving named places and a formal instrument. It mentions a sum of 36 conte payable to a local corporation, with references to Tiecin and Bulverville and a group termed the arithpitians.
A messy column lists many curiosities from a Boston physicist to Victorian artifacts. It mentions an earth measuring device with a delicate galvanometer, an English needle miniature from Neddited, and a Roman column relief. It cites Horace Walpole on earthquakes and notes London’s health, the use of earth as disinfectant, and the sleep ing car spreading disease. Several speculative topics on cemeteries, odors, and germ research appear with fractured text and dubious accuracy.
A wind driven runaway freight train carrying eight box cars loaded with coal sped along a level track near Akron in strong gusts. The engine pursued, merging with a braking van, and after a dramatic chase the cars were brought to a stop about halfway between Rekkleman and Max. The incident occurred May 24 in Nevada territory, with formal notices and impending public actions following.
Sheriff levies on assets of American Play Mill and Mining Company to satisfy a judgment for 809 72 and other amounts in favor of the county of Nevada. Property listed includes shares or interests in the mining company located in Line County. Notice of sale set for a court term in the county seat with details of the lien and debt.
A fragment rich in curiosities traces Nasavu’s natural kuriosities and a phosphorus lake spectacle near the sea. It notes global perfume trade and rites in Abyssinia while a mischievous quip about a teacher and a riddle closes the excerpt.
Notice to creditors of the estate of Chandine Melatau, deceased, issued by Daniel Gonelan, executor, published for debts and claims to be presented within four months after notice. County of Milleia court action seeks proper settlement of the will and estate resources.
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