Brevities from Town and County in Reno
Wm Aims of Sierra Valley and others visit town while Sherman, Overton, and Lucas return from travels. The California Mining Company levies twenty cents per share, Lassen County flyer Belle Spencer shipped to California, and various local notes on trains, divorces, mining, and social events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Aims
Sierra Valley
Dave Harlin
Wm. van Buren
Wm. Hound
Rye Patch
Wo. Lucas
California
J. B. Overton
Comstock
Wadsworth
George Earle
Smith Thomas
Lovelocks
Golden Eagle
Mollie Roff
Monterey
Santa Crate
Will Benjamin
Hawthorne
Wm. Riley
Long Valley
Reno
Allen Wood
Quincy
Atlantic States
California Mining Company
Carson
L. Adams
Fish Springs
Taylor
White Pine County
W.S. Hobart
The
Bay
Norcross
Virginia
Modoc Judge Accused of Murder in Drunken Spree
Word from Reno via private letter to E V Spencer reports Judge Harris of Modoc County killed Goosh, severing the victim's throat from ear to ear during a drunken spree. The alleged crime occurred a few days ago, prompting shock in the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Modoc
Reno
E. V. Spencer
Harris
Modoc County
Goosh
Trewich Linn wedding in Reno with large guest list
The wedding of Mr Roger Trewick of Winnemucca and Miss Emma Linn daughter of J J Linn Reno Gazette occurred at the bride's parents home on the south side of the river. Rev William Lucas officiated under a floral canopy. Attendants included Bertha Spence Dell Bonnifield Archie Trewick and A L Linn. Numerous guests and many gifts noted. The couple left for a bridal trip to Sprague Washington Territory and plan to reside in Carlin Nevada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roger Trewick
Winnemuees
Emma Linn
J. J. Linn
Enq
Reno Gazette
William Lucas
Episcopal Church
Young, Spence and
Bonnifield
Bertha Spence
Dell Bonnifield
Archie Trewick
A. L. Linn
Mrs. Scott
Blue Canyon
Cal
A. Trewick
Winnemucca
Della
Dora Bonnifield
Carson
Gertrude la Forge
Clinton
Golden
San Francisisco
California
W.H Young
S. Varian
Mary Young
Orvis Ring
J.J. Moore
C. F
M.E.S. S
T. H. Kelly
Louisa McBride
Winnemusca
Mabel and
Eritie Linn
Orvis King
A.J. Shepard
J. A. McBride
Dell Barnifield
Mamie Starkey
Oakland
M. E. Aloger
Alice Egbert
Staten Island
N. J
Mary
Johnny Osborne
W. H. Young
Reno
Mrs. Linn
R. P. M. Kelly
Henry Miller
Humboldt
Mitch
Jovran
Sprague
Washington Territory
Carlin
Nevada
William Build
Manning & Knowles
A.M. McCabe
Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows of
Finlayson
Sacramento
Lexie Finlayson
J.T. Carey
Williams
Austin Reveille
Duly
Cherry Creek News
Trewick-Linn
Linn
T. B. Whitney
Truckee
Katie Lapp
Marionettes at the theater Next Saturday August 9th
The Marionettes will perform at the theater next Saturday August 9. Seats are selling fast and the show is praised by the New York Herald for surpassing acting expectations with pantomime burlesque and minstrel acts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Herald
Fox
Serious Accident Near Susanville Road Injures Mrs Blum
Mrs Blum wife of John Blan living about a mile north of town on the Susanville road suffered a serious accident yesterday afternoon when a colt jumped, knocked her down and kicked her in the back of the head. A three inch scalp wound required several stitches. Dr Bergman judged the injuries not dangerous and said she should recover in a few days unless brain inflammation develops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blum
John Blan
Susanville
Bergman
Lumber Mills Face Closure Amid Overstocked Stocks
Phi Bates reports overstocked lumber at camps and mills with little summer sales. The Dog Valley mill stopped Tuesday and a large mill above Boca runs half time and is expected to close in about ten days due to lack of buyers. Across the region, mills anticipate further shutdowns by mid September as demand remains weak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phi Bates
Dog Valley
Boca
County Prison Ledger and Gas Escape Incident
The county jail record shows prisoners on hand at end of June, July admissions and discharges, with lists of salaries, suppliers, and shop sales. A gas leak in the Sheriff’s office caused a scare at the County Jail when inmates cheered the vented air, one prisoner joking about the “cool gas” as relief from the heat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lulu UL OU
Pine
Mayberry Bridge rebuilt using old materials plan adopted
The Mayberry bridge will be rebuilt using iron and timbers from the old structure as far as practicable. Lankey and Smith of Verdi prepared the economical plan. Bids will be sought for thirty days with work not starting before mid September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayberry
Lankey & Smith
Verdi
Humboldt Niter Deposits Attract New Claimants
The Silver State reports claims by B F Dahl F C Leavitt M Southard C H Mason and others to all niter land in the county near the Humboldt river sink south of Lovelock. No filings exist in the county recorder's office proving locators. Peck and Emmons have water bed claims but investors avoid funding amid competing claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Humboldt
Lovelock’s
B.F. Dahl
F. C. Leavitt
M. Southard
C. H. Mason
San Francisco
County Recorder’s
Niter
M.H. Peck
H. C. Emmons
Reward Offered for Capture of John Hart in Maltby Murder
Sheriff Emmitt issues a $500 reward for the arrest and delivery to Washoe county authorities of John Hart, accused of murdering Charles Maltby on May 12, 1884. Hart, about 35, five feet eight inches, 175 pounds, light blue eyes, dark hair, bold mustache, Irish accent, industrious worker, last seen in Sacramento May 18, worked near Brighton mid July, left ranch without wages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherif Emmitt
Washoe County
John Hart
Charles Maltby
Hart
Ireland
Sacramento
Brighton
New Time Card Sets Virginia and Truckee Schedules
The Virginia and Truckee Railway announces a new time card effective Sunday August 30. West bound train No 2 departs Virginia at 5 25 p m arrives Carson 6 45 p m departs 6 55 p m arrives Reno 8 10 p m There are no changes to east bound trains or morning locals. Train No 6 leaves Virginia 2 20 p m instead of 3 30 p m arriving Carson 3 55 p m departs for Reno 4 35 p m and arrives Reno 6 35 p m Train 4 leaves Reno at 2 15 p m arrives Carson 4 30 p m returns to Virginia 5 15 p m E Y Spencer has gone to California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Truckee
Carson
Reno
Woman hunts missing husband in saloon scene
A woman rushed into a saloon asking the proprietor if her husband had been there. The clerk described a tall redheaded man with a slouch hat who drank lemonade minutes earlier. She fled after realizing the man did not match. A. Lindley and Miss Kittie Tite wed at 6 pm and left for a California bridal tour lasting two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Lindley
A. Lindley & Co
Kittie Tite
California
Return to Silver Payments Favored by Bank Presidents
A New York Post interview with bank presidents details silver payments as Treasury gold declines. F D Tappan of Gallatin Bank predicts silver certificates replacing coin, with one third to one half of debt paid in silver, and notes potential disruption to foreign exchange and bond holdings. George W Potts of Park Bank echoes the inevitability and warns of gold premium and inflation risks. Since January the Treasury has lost about $50 million in gold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Post
F. D. Tappan
Gallatin Bank
Europe
George W. Potts
The
Park Bank
Cleveland's Guilt Admitted by The Post Editorial
The leading editorial states Governor Cleveland admitted twelve years ago forming an irregular liaison with a widow and paternal acknowledgment of a child. He placed the child in an orphan asylum while believing the mother unfit, later recovering it after a theft but denying seduction or breach of promise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
the Post
Cleveland
General Logan Invited to Speak at San Francisco Wigwam Opening
General Logan will be invited to campaign in San Francisco and is expected to speak on the opening evening of the Republican wigwam currently under construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daily Journal
Tommy Frehill
Comstock
Judge Belknap
Supreme Court
Ciicus
Fred Levy
San Francisco
Lane
Manning
Logan
Prohibition Hopes Falter As Liquor Consumption Rises
Government Bureau of Statistics reports rising intake of spirits and malt liquors in the three years to 1833, with distilled spirits up 28 percent and malt liquor up 63 percent. Population growth is smaller. Per capita use equals four gallons per person yearly, twelve gallons for men after excluding women and children. The piece maps political alignments and endorses a single presidential candidate, Jim, while criticizing Cleveland and others for alleged ties to reform and scandal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Government Bureau of Statistics
Reception for Blaine by Portland business leaders
In Pontriano Maine on August 6 the City Hall reception for Blaine drew a packed hall and cheering crowd. George Wood read an address signed by over 300 merchants and firms praising Blaine’s integrity and urging support, while Blaine spoke of his appreciation for Portland’s mercantile honor and friendship from his 1857 59 residence and editorship here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pontriano
Bininery
Blaine
Staning
Cone
Bressman Reid
Reid
George Wood
Maine
United States
Portland
Daily Advertiser
Fessendens
Shepleys
Littles
A Fatal Fight in a Cellar in Silver City Idaho
William Dewey prominent mining man killed John King a brewer employed by William Summercamp in a cellar after a quarrel. King fired twice but missed. Dewey shot him in the back. No witnesses. Dewey arrested and to be moved to Boise City amid public unrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wrysewuces
William Dewey
Silver City
Idaho
John King
William Summercamp
King
Dewey
Boise City
Greely Declines Pro Motion to Captain
In August Hixaton, word says Secretary Lincoln will promote Greely party survivors. Berdenbeck and Carroll named Sergeants. Brainard, Frederick and Long become Second Lieutenants. Greely refused promotion to Captain, preferring the ordinary course. will be sent to Washington around November 1 to begin a year’s report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hixaton
Secetary
Washington
Blaines Plumes Rally Opposition Across England
The strongest point in Blaine’s favor is the widespread opposition to his election by the Whole English nation. The stance should spur Americans to rally, doubling support for the Maine statesman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Blaine
Maine
Tail for the tiger by William Curtis in old politics
Nast’s Democratic tiger lacking a tail finds a fix as William Curtis, old ally, steps forward to serve as the tail. The playful historical note depicts Curtis offering to help Nast out of his dilemma by taking the tail position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nast
William Curtis
Enemies of Labor Circular Sparks 19th Century Debate
An August 4 circular from the National Right-Hope Committee, led by ex-Congressman March of Maine, argues labor measures fail under a solid South and warns workers to back candidates who won’t sacrifice labor interests. It notes Republican endorsement of labor measures and forecasts peril if Cleveland becomes president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alitany
Right-Hope Commitee
March of
Maine
Congress
Republican Party
Butler
Cleveland
New York
Louisiana for Blaine in New Orleans Star editorial
The Morning Star, organ of Louisiana Catholics, weighs in on the 1884 race. It notes Catholics’ faith focus, observes Louisiana drift toward Blaine, cites Concordia’s white vote and officials Walton and Sandige as Republicans, and condemns ring rule while urging a peaceful path to emigration from Democratic dominance. It views Republican chances as a providential peak to end the “Old Man of the Sea” era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Oageans
The
Morning Star
Louisiana
New Orleans
Blaine
Concordia
Colonel Walton
Colonel Sandige
Republican Party
Democratic Party of
Immorality and statesmanship warned in critique
A caustic critique argues that immorality and statesmanship are incompatible. It asserts a leader who could mislead a woman could mislead an astute public, and that public safety hinges on a man married with a clear family record.
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Tom
Capt. Griffin
Peavine
George Becken
George Cooper
Justice Young
Jas. Woods
Woods Bros
Oregon
Squaw Valley
Thyes & Co
Louis Blanding
Napa
W. H. Blanding
Trewich-Linn
Frechie
Downievill
Nevada State Insane Asylum
Dean
McIntosh
W. N. Knox
San Jose
Rinkead
Sitka
State Board of Insane Commissioners
A.D. Black
Hugh Knox
W. D. C. Gibson
Steamboat Springs
A. C. Neal
Lee
M.J. Dillman
First National Bank
Judge Boardman
J. H. Kinkead
Mr. Boardman
Marionett
Nally
Sevada
Keyser & Elrod
Ayres
Pioneer Store
Beck & Sons
Lilienfeld
Cagwin & Noteware
Bray, Drayage
Rosser
Turley
Robinson
Mason
Harris Bros
Muller & Schmidt
Cohn
F. Bell
Fulsom & Dunn
Hime
Thaxter
Mayberry Bridge
E. Y. Spencer
Lindley
Hendricks
Mariah Halpin
Nellie Porter
Reform
Buffalo Boys
Buffalo Gals
Indiana
America
Jim
White House
Bintne
Greely
Prompeitor
Workinzimen
Himorratic Party
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