Weekly Saturday 1884 Reno Brevities Circus notes and arrivals
Reno brief notes from August 23 1884 report Matt Canavan going to the Bay Judge Beatty returning to Sacramento the circus bringing crowds and a 400 plus attendance The Bodie Consolidated shows a cash balance of 101463 on the Ist Several locals and visitors including Grimes Bevier and Osburn are in town The Bijou Opera troupe is playing tonight and the Lake House lease changes hands The weather is pleasant and the circus company prepares to move to Carson plus transportation arrangements for the troupe and various social visits
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osburn
High Daken
Frank Hassette
Cohn
Susanville
A. Maltby
Ilinois
Depot Hotel
Dave Moffat
Wilsie
Sierra Valley
D. C. McKinney
Austin
Supreme Court
Hawley
Billy Roberts
Busines
M. C. Lake
Ed. Vesey
Montana
Lake House
Alex Ardery
Carson
The Big Show At Reno Circus And Opera At Nevada Theater
The Reno crowd enjoyed a premier circus by W. W. Cole featuring Arab athletes Annie the Human Fly and Trapeze acts, with lions, elephants, and camels drawing huge crowds. Also, a codicil to M. C. Lake’s will emerges, while Offenbach’s Orpheus and Eurydice gets an English staging at the Nevada Theater by 40 artists with full scenery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reno
W. W. Cole
Bret
Mile Annie
Austin Sisters
Livingston Brothers
Samson
Carson
Nevada
Bijou Opera House
Offenbach
Orpheus
Eurydice
Circus Cresting Town Sparks Morning Chase
John Richardson encounters a youth stampede shouting the circus is coming. A. E. Richards stands in as treasurer for Cole's circus on this trip, while Tobias London chronometer maker Wm. Goeggel unveils a marine timepiece in Reno. Nasby to hawk Swinton school readers. N & O railroad survey party returns, weathered by illness but hopeful on progress and future work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Richardson
John
A Boy Forever and Other Town Notes
Old uncle John Horst, the village blacksmith, attended the circus in town yesterday and opines that anyone who cannot enjoy a circus is a dangerous citizen. Robert Dickson of Virginia City will relocate next Monday to Glenbrook Lake Tahoe to build a grand residence for D. L. Bliss of Carson, expecting three months of work. A circus employee suffered paralysis yesterday. Dr. Bergman aided and advised transport to California. A New York World correspondent cites a Montana lamb bitten by a rattlesnake cured with baking soda, a remedy also used for horses. Whisky is reserved for humans. C Maxwell, press agent for Cole’s circus, is affable and efficient in handling press matters.
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John Horst
Mfsical
John
Robert Dickson
Virginia City
Glenbrook
Lake Tahoe
D. L. Bliss
Carson
New York World
Montana
United States
Seap
Liebig
Pyramid Lake Evictions Under War Dept Orders
Acting under orders from the War Department Lieut Huntington with cavalry from Fort Bidwell is at the Pyramid Lake Indian Reservation ejecting settlers and all others with no right to be there. The move has long been contemplated and will harm many innocent and honest people without benefiting the Indians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Department
Lieut. Huntington
Fort Bidwell
Pyramid Lake Indian Reservation
Reno News Roundup Highlights Travel, Visits, and Local Crime
Numerous visitors arrive in Reno from Susanville, Milford, and California towns while others depart or travel. A west-bound train runs four hours late. burglaries occur on North Center street. a Sacramento embezzlement suspect is brought to Reno by Chief Jackson. Church events, circuses, and reunions fill the week with regional movements and social checks.
Mining Stock Report Sparks Range of Prices and Names
Yesterday’s stock report lists numerous mines and prices, including Ophir, Mexican, Potosi, Chollar, and Union Con. The data shows bid and ask values across many firms like G. & C., Savage, H. & N., Alta, and Bodie, with figures in cents and dollars. A concluding note promotes Ayer’s Ague Cure as a malaria remedy, claiming no quinine or arsenic in its composition.
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Ophir
Savage
Chollar
Potosi
C. Point
Alpha
S. Nevada
Utah
Exchequer
Union Con
Alta
Caledonia
Benton
Scorpion
Navajo
B. Isle
Bodie
Con
Virginia
Belcher
Nevada
Andes
Eureka Tunnel
Ayer
Circus Gossip and Local Political Scene Mix on August Evening
A chatty report recounts a street-side joke about a tiny performer at a Gallatin & Folsom store, followed by Republican County Central Committee actions at the Court House planning August primaries. The piece notes a theater crowd, Piute Indians outside Winnemucca seeking admission, and Bernice district mill activity boosting miners’ work.
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Republican County Central Committee
Court House
Carso
Young Hen Read This Exectro Vottaic Bett Ad
Marshall Michigan based Vottaic Bett Co advertises Exectro Vottaic Bett and other Exec TRIC APPLIANCES on thirty day trial for men with nervous debility loss of vitality and manhood plus rheumatism neuralgia paralysis and other diseases. Complete restoration guaranteed with no risk during trial period. Written request for pamphlet.
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Vottaic Bett Co
Marshall, Mich
Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup Teething Remedy Ad
Advice to mothers about a teething syrup claimed to cure dysentery and diarrhoea, regulate the stomach, ease colic, soften gums, and restore energy. Promoted as the prescription of an old nurse and physician, available from druggists worldwide at 25 cents a bottle.
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Hevada State Journal
Daily Journal
Matt Canavan
The
Bay
Judge W. H. Beatty
Sacramento
W. C. Grimes
Churchill County
Belmont
John Bowman
Judge Griswold
Louis Bevier
Wadsworth
Bodie Consolidated
Mr. McClymonds
Minois
Churchbill
David Jones
Beckwith
Togers
Eiko
H. H. Book
May Stanley
Barnes
H. H. Tebbets
E. Meyer
Standard Consolidated
Geo. Becker
Pacific Beer
Granite
E. Becott
H. H. Pitcher
T. J. Shackleford
F. A. Berlin
John W. Pew
Melville Curtis
W. J. McGlew
Jas. Murray
Asylum
Recorder’s Office
Cole
A. E. Richards
Columbus
Ohio
Judge Evans
Richards
Wm. Goeggel
Tobias
London
Goeggel
New York City
Nasby
Swinton
State Board of Education
W.F. Berry
Mr. Herriot
N. & O. Will
Boy
Elise
Bergman
California
C. Maxwell
Cole’s Circus
Maxwell
Pyramid Lake
D. King
San Francisco
E. L. Bridges
Mr. Northrop
Blam & Alexander
Ed. Haley
M. E. Church
Genoa
Pyramid
Orburn
Texas
Long Valley
F. M. Butts
Yuba City
Cal
N. Clark
Milford
Geo. Jennings
M. E
Frank Horn
Golden Eagle
George Alt
Truckee Meadows
A.C. Knox
Dewey & Co
8. F
E. Nowotney
North Center Street
Billy Dixon
Henry Ruhe
Daggett
Honolulu
F. M. Payne
Whitney
E.H. Steinberger
Willow Ranch
Steinberger
Hogan
W. F. Bacon
High Rock
J. ©. Hampton
Durant
Dixon
Dr. Crary
California Christian Advocate
Dr. Thompson
Pacific
Virginia Street
Independence
Day
Albion
Mt. Diablo
N. B. Isle
Rude
Chamberlain
Frazier
Gallatin & Folsom
Mr. Folsom
Gold Hill
Republican Central Committee
Cupid
Diana
Old Jupiter
Winnemucca
Bernice District
Blackwell
Office Blackwell
Durham Tobacco Co
Durham
N. C
P. A. Wiley
Bank of Durham
N.C
Cine
Carr
J. 3. Carr
Es Pregl
WILEY
Home Druggis
sVb
Fac
Tate
Lowell
Lowecult Banke
Harenee
Ilewis
Dr. J.C. Ayer & Co
Eee
Detroit
U.S
America
Hallett Book CO
Acd
Sciew
Portland
Maine
Royal Baking Powder Co
Novi-Din
Wall St
New York
Liebig Private Dispensary
Geary St
Liebig Dispensary
Geary Street
Mason Street
Kearney
Spinney
DR. Spinney & CO
Hearney St
Suya T
Gulpri
Montgomery Ward & CO
Wabash Avenue
Chicago
Dress Tub & CO
Auguste
Gaia
Thibhaap
Mansan City
Council Biu Leaveworth
Atchison
Minneapolis
St. Paul
Union Otf
Horton
Pullman
Ould
Ouriver Poin
Ego
Minnespolia
Cirvin Testeres
Albert Lea
Senece
Kankekee
Richmond
Norfolk
Newport News
Chattanooga
Al]arta
Alogte
Nashvile
Lousville
Lexington
Cincinn
ST. Sche
Caicaco
Chica
Rock Island & Pacific
DR. Mintief
Kearny St
Mintie
Cian
University of Pennsylvania
A. E. Mintie
Tutt’s
Qoo
Murray St
Tutt
Express
Murray Street
Marshall
Mich
Stinson & CO
Augusta
Col Conwell
Garfield
Ontiella
Allen & Co
H. Hallett & CO
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