Probate Trouble Over Williams Estate in Lassen County
The widow of William Williams seeks to set aside his Lassen county transfer and bank deposit after his Reno stay and suicide attempt. She alleges insanity at the time and seeks court action with her child as heir, with depositions of Reno witnesses to begin before Judge Haydon, represented by Sacramento District Attorney Carey.
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William Williams
Williams
Reno
Susanville
California
Sacramento
Honey Lake Valley
First National Bank
Bender
Lassen County
Haydon
Carey
Land case favors Sloan in right to purchase section 31
The contest between George D Bliss and James Sloan over section 31, township 37 north, range 39 east near Winnemucca was decided for Sloan. The Land Department cites eight years of peaceful possession and improvements as grounds for Sloan’s superior right to purchase and asserts a deed will be issued.
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George D. Bliss
James Sloan
Range
Humboldt River
Winnemucca
Sloan
Land Department
C. P.r.r.co
And Still they Come on Westbound Train Party
Speaker Larue of the California Assembly Pilot Commissioner Laffey Senator Harrigan ex Senator John T Murphy T E Glynn and Mr Elliott traveled west by train from the Chicago Convention via New York. They report a jolly sociable time especially in New York. Laffey remains maritime in mien despite travel inland and added salty color to Reno's mountain air with his rigging and attire.
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Larue
California Assembly
Laffey
Harrigan
John T. Murphy
T. E. Glynn
Mr. Elliott
Chicago
New York
Reno
Naches Declines Piute Chief Honor at Wadsworth Powwow
The Winnemuc ee Silver State reports Naches was notified of election as Big Chief of the Piute tribe at a Wadsworth pow wow but declines the honor, citing lack of money and burden of leadership. He has long served as de facto chief and remains a leading voice among Piutes in Nevada.
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Winnemucee
Naches
Wadsworth
Nevada
New Clothing Store Announced In Reno
A merchant from Oroville California has leased the room in the Odd Fellows building on Virginia street formerly occupied by the Reno Guard and will open a clothing store. He traveled through the northern country seeking a location but found none better than Reno.
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Oroville
California
Odd Fellows Building
Virginia Street
Reno Guard
Nothern
Reno
Prom Friday's Daily Journal Brevities in Reno
Reno notes from Prom Friday's Daily Journal report in town visitors and local moves. L Adams from Fish Springs seen. Comstock diphtheria scare subsided. county commissioners to meet Monday. Various residents, sales, and travels noted including Ormsby House sale listing and shipments to Carson City.
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L. Adams
Fish Springs
Comstock
Death notice of W. A. Walker in Reno Nevada
A widow, in-laws, siblings, and a wide circle of relatives mourn W. A. Walkers death after Bright's disease and bladder rupture. The Sacramento era obituary recalls his sheriff service, recent travel through Oregon and San Francisco, and autopsy findings. The writer thanks doctors, Masons, Pythians, and friends for support, and notes his West Virginia origins and bereaved wife. Reno July 31 1884.
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W. A. Walker
Bright
Ellis
Bricht
R. E. Queen
7Th Street
Arthur McEwen
San Franciscan
Wm. Fonda
Queen
Dennis
Crowley
Lees
West Virginia
Mr. M. Parish
R. P. Chapin
F. H. Chase
San Francisco
Masonic
Pythias
Nevada
J. O. Hacizuay
Reno, Nev
Assessor Valuations And Local Business Notices
Assessor Stoddard values C. P. at 16000 and V. T. at 10000 per mile while Central Pacific reports road bed at 10000 in every county this year. Pinniger Queen offer low prices on patent medicines and drug goods with ready compounding services. James Riley ex Postmaster of Hamilton fined 250 for paying a debt with postage stamps and has paid the fine and returned home to White Pine county. Judge King occupies the private room of the old Savings Bank and the former Cain law office, now a spacious law office.
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John R. Kittrell
Modoc County
Beebe
Carson
Modesto
California
Stoddard
C. P
Central Pacific
James Riley
Hamilton
Sabin
United States District Court
White Pine County
Judge King
Saving’s Bank
Cain
Stranger from East Seeks Brooklyn Past and Scottish Estate
A small man on a passenger train last week asked A K Lamb about an old mining camp named Brooklyn on Peavine mountain. He later claimed to have found the site, refused to reveal his name, and said he and a widowed sister could claim a large Scottish estate, promising details from Elgin, Illinois.
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A. K. Lamb
Brooklyn
Peavine Mountain
Lamb
Virginia Street
Commercial Row
Elgin
Illncis
Scotland
Unlucky horse inflicts chain of injuries on Clark family
A.J. Clark on his ranch suffered a dislocated wrist after a horse stumble last Wednesday. The same horse previously threw Knox from a delivery wagon nearly hurting his spine and then kicked Clark’s son, breaking his arm. Chapman advises selling the horse to a stage company.
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A.J. Clark
Clark
Knox
Mr. Chapman
Good Templars and Odd Fellows Hall Hosts Reno Reception
The Good Templars of Reno filled the hall in Areadome last evening for a reception. Campbell of Dayton and Prof Bray of Gold Hill spoke, and the program was carried out as announced. The event energized members for temperance work and left the audience with a pleasant, profitable impression.
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Odd Fellows Hall
Areadome
Good Templars of
Reno
Campbell
Dayton
Bray
Gold Hill
Tammany's Terms and Mediation Hint for Cleveland Pact
A John Kelly lieutenant tells a Mail-Express reporter that Tammany will not unite behind Cleveland until Hendricks acts as mediator with anti-Tammany Democrats. Propositions would push Kelly and leaders to switch nine-tenths of followers to Cleveland if agreed. Enmity with Cleveland remains, with patronage hoped to favor Manning Apgar Ross McLaughlin and Thompson. J J O'Brien has not been approached.
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John Kelly
Mail-Express
Tammany
Cleveland
Hendricks
Saratoga
Kelly
Ohio Contest Boosts Blaine and Logan Prospects
Ex representative Butterworth, just back from Ohio, reports both parties working hard and optimistic. He says everything favors Blaine and Logan, with strong Irish support in Cincinnati and no German opposition. expects a robust fight and no defections as the fall election nears.
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Butterworth
Washington
Ohio
The
Bulletin
Blaine
Logan
Cincinnati
Brutal assault terrorizes Tennessee family
A Chattanooga telegram reports a horrific crime in Rhea County near Spring City. Seven men forced entry, abducted Mrs. Robert Buchanan and her 17 year old daughter, subjected them to two days of brutal abuse, then escaped on river trips. One suspect Gilburnt confessed, Henry Thomas is jailed, and a mob in Spring City planned to hang him. The county police struggle to curb the enraged crowd.
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New York
Herald
Chattanooga
Tenn
Rhea
Robert Buchanan
Mary
Spring City
Gilburnt
Henry Thomas
Gilhurst
Big sale expands Clover Valley cattle range in Nevada
The Evans brothers and H J Pratt with partners sold Clover Valley land in Humboldt and Elko counties to J C Noble and Co of Salt Lake and Wyoming. Price was 160000 for 6000 acres and 4500 cattle, with Noble Co planning to raise stock to 10000 or 15000 head. They have 4700 acres bought from Central Pacific at 125 per acre and seek 20000 more. North will manage Nevada operations.
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Evans Bros
Alvaro
Newt
H. J. Pratt
Clover Valley
Humboldt
Elko Counties
J.C. Noble & Co
J. C. Noble
H. Lyman
Salt Lake
Orlando North
Wyoming
Evans
Pratt
Noble & Co
Pyette
Idaho
Central Pacific Railroad
Nevada
North
Montana Stock Growers Elect Officers At Helena
The Montana Stock Growers Association met in Helena and elected Granville Stuart as President B F E Potts as Vice President J P Woolman as Treasurer and R B Harrison as Secretary. Members from across the Territory report cattle herds totaling over half a million. The group seeks lawmakers who will pass protections against stock thieves and favor reducing Indian reservations spanning 20 000 000 acres for Montana grazing. They deny foot and mouth disease affecting Montana cattle and invite scrutiny from US and foreign officials.
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Montana Stock Growers’ Association
Helena
Granville Stuart
B. FE. Potts
J. P. Woolman
R. B. Harrison
Montana
Manitoba
Dominion of Canada
United States
The Blaine Irish Meeting at Chickering Hall
The Star notes Irish American voters mobilized to back Blaine and Logan and oppose Cleveland. The Tribune reports a larger than expected turnout with many prominent Irish citizens on stage and in attendance including Tarpey Burke Flynn Condon Carr O Reilly Ford Shea han Fallon Connaughton Cunningham Forrester McHale Clifford Williams and Neville.
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The
Star
Kelly
Chickering Hall
Cleveland
Blaine
Logan
Tribune
Peter A. Tarpey
Dennis F. Burke
Joseph O. Flynn
O’meagher Condon
Philip Carr
P. J. O'Reilly
Hugh McDermott
Jersy City
Blaine clubs sprout among New York Democrats
The New York Republican State Committee notes swell of Blaine clubs as Irish American Dems in Waverly Canandaigua and North Java organize. The report implies rapid growth with many Democrats forming Blaine associations, signaling a shift that leaves Cleveland clubs dwindling.
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New York Republican State Committee
Waverly
N. Y
Blaine
Canandaigua
North Java
Cleveland
Alaska Civil Officers List and Appointment Buzz
The Washington special notes Alaska’s civil officer slate is complete but Governor of Alaska will miss his annual report due to Behring Sea voyages. Presidential appointments favored Nevada, California, Illinois, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Iowa, Indiana, and Alaska with figures like John G. Brady as Commissioner and E. W. Haskell as District Attorney. Resignations among Commissioners expected next spring.
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Philadelphia Times
Washington
Alaska
Alaki
Jones
Kinkead
California
Miller
M.C. Hillyer
Marshal
Chester Seeber
Brewster
Ward McAllister
Colorado
Bowen
Illinois
Cullom
A.T. Lewis
Oregon
Samuel Dolph
Pacific States
Dolph
Slater
Pennsylvania
P. Three
Iowa
Kasson
E. W. Haskell
Indiana
Harrison
Arthur
John G. Brady
How to Start a Bank
A guide on banking startup basics. It stresses that money alone isn’t enough and a bank must meet community needs. Emphasizes strong reserve, capable leadership, ethical officers, and civil service ideals to build trust and success.
Conkling to Speak in Campaign Across States
A close ally declares Conkling will be heard in the campaign. He plans speaking in New York, Ohio, and Indiana for Blaine and Logan. Also noted is a large morning invoice and a fresh fruit and vegetable assortment at Leadbeiter's.
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Conkling
New York
Ohio
Indiana
Blaine
Logan
Leadbeiter's
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Pat Reddy
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Elko
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Arizona
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May Cara
School For Girls
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W. E. Lindsey
Reno Marble Works
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Jim Burke
Sherman
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Kentucky
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Omaha
Dan O’conner
Tom Laycock
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Osborn & Shoemaker’s
W. M. Snare
Matt Canavan
Mr. Nation
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Justice Young
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Mexico
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J. T. Carey, Esq
Charles Osburn
New York Mill and Mining Company
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J.S. Pelton
Plumas
Lassen
Modoc
WH. A. Walher
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