Weekly Broada State Journal December 17 1881 Town and County
Brevities note seven prisoners in jail and little stock movement. Frank Osbiston in Tucson and J N Jaquish from the North. Mrs Ash visits town and Christmas trees are sought by women. Banner Mill Co creditors urged to file claims. Verdi incendiary fire damages a J P Foulks house but is survived. Reform Club address on insanity and Guiteau promised. Senator Jones travels from Gold Hill. family to stay east, he returns after Congress adjourns. Washoe Lodge election of officers, installation tonight with social, dancing, and supper. Washoe City described as near a desertion. Train tonight aids travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Osbiston
Tucson
J.n.jaquish
A. S. Marshal
Gus Ash
The
Journal
Reform Club
Waggoner
Jones
Gold Hill
Washington
Nevada
Congress
Carson
Washoe Lodge
Washoe City
C. N. Harris
C. F. Wooten
Wm. Torley
C. A. Lee
J. H. Harcourt
Carson and
Vivinity
Washoe
Sheriff Walker
Washoe Valley
Jack Frost
Daily Journal
Dave McFarland
Reno and Bidwell
Just What Miners Want by Copp Mining Code
A new mining handbook by Henry N. Copp of Washington presents the American Mining Code with United States and state laws, court decisions, lists of 6,000 patented mines, a glossary, and new forms for location notices and mechanics liens. It runs 230 pages, 59 cents in paper, and 1.25 in cloth. Send for a copy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry N. Copp
Washington, D. C
United States
Raymord
Srick
Copp
National Baseball League Reforms and Fig Syrup Co Formation
The National Baseball League grants concessions to Lesene Alliance Clubs expanding their influence. New rules allow batsmen to run on a block until the pitcher has the ball, rescind a foul out rule, and permit outs for interference with a fielder. In business news, Onur Syropp files articles to form the California Fig Syrup Company with $1,000,000 capital and trustees including Queen, Bishop, Alt, Kinkead, and Haydon, based in Reno Nevada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Baseball League
Lesene Alliance
Onur Syropp of Fig Company
California
Richard E. Queen
Simeon Bishop
George Alt
James H. Kinkead
Thomas E. Haydon
Reno
Nevada
School for Girls Announces Easter Term Start
The Reno School for Girls under Bishop Whitaker as principal will close next Wednesday for a three week vacation. The Easter term will begin thereafter with excellent prospects for higher attendance next session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reno School For Girls
Bishop Whitaker
Elegant goods and Glendale dance at Glen dale Hotel
John F. Myers, the druggist, offers fine holiday goods including toilet sets and cut-glass perfumery bottles at good prices. A large crowd from Renoires attended Glendale’s dance for the school house fund, with Kaufman’s band providing music at the Glendale Hotel as the event passed off merrily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John F. Myers
Renoires
Glendale
Kaufman
Jewelry for the Holidays at I Fredrick's in Reno
Describes I Fredrick's offering broad jewelry stock at record low Pacific Coast prices with in‑house designs. Claims any item can be duplicated, urging readers to visit, compare, and purchase. Includes assorted local notes about residents, advertisements, weather, and a postal service remonstrance to Washington.
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I. Fredrick's
Pacific Coast
Advertised Letters in Reno Post Office Week Ending December 10
List of names including Buirian D, Bessoro A, Baubery Patrick, Benitz Adolf, Barris Mrs Merren, Bowes F W, Creigh Chas, Major M Cook, Daley Jobo, Derby CH, Newton Engelhar, Fausher Wm-2, Garvin A, Gilligher RI, Gaser Frank, Gray John, Greggs Chas, Guernsey Wm Genesy, Goodsor A, Hall G W Ss, Hope Wm, Monhanery Chas, Marliner John, Martin F, Mayer Ad, Micander H, McGuire John, Phillips Henry, Riley NA, Robinson John, Sillotson Lewis, Stobonga Harry, Stannly CC, Tinkham 8, Theyer H C, Vicente John, Wheat J, Hutchinson White Mrs E Hf, White Mrs R W, Wolf Jake, Jamison Annie M, P M.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reno Post Office
Buirian
D Bessoro
A Baubery
Patrick Benitz
Adolf Beck
Merren Barris
F W Bowes
Chas Creigh
Major M Cook
Jobo Daley
Derby
Newton Engelhar
Fausher
A Garvin
RI Gilligher
Frank Gaser
John Gray
Chas Greggs
Reform Club Entertainment and Court House Bonds Update
A Reform Club gathering in Reno last evening featured varied performances by local artists including Fannie Flanagan Julia Winterman and Dr Lewis with readings from Tennyson and a Joan of Arc scene. Dr Waggoner spoke on insanity and Guiteau's responsibility. Separate notes outline Reno county bonds issued July 1 1872 totaling 23000 at 12 percent and upcoming redemption plans. Train-wrecker cases were adjourned for the term with trials resuming in January. cumulative costs near 10000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Comstock
Fannie Flanagan
Julia Winterman
Josie Wintermantel
Locksley Hall
Dr. Lewis
Tennyson
Joan
Court House
Reno
Board of County Commissioners
Hamilton
Wheatland
Meyers
Auburn
Frazier
Nevada militia to institute stricter discipline
General Mathewson and Colonel Lord aim to raise militia discipline to match other states. The Appeal reports existing units not conforming will be mustered out. No more "funny business" in the Nevada State militia as Colonel Lord plans inspections and a new system rollout statewide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mathewson
Lord
Nevada
Judge Opens Default in Hutch vs N&O R R Case
Judge King ordered Hutch to pay all costs and $100 counsel fees. The defendant must obtain a release from Manning and Berry for all damages claimed due to the attachment. The default opening not to affect future actions, and defense has ten days to comply with court conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King
Hutch
Manning & Berry
Derby Seeks Control of Reno Meat Shipping Group
Chancellor Derby plans to ship three carloads of dressed beef weekly from his Winnemucca slaughter house to San Francisco markets and aims to take over the Reno Meat Shipping Association, with a likely move to lead it next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chancellor Derby
Winnemucca
San Francisco
Derby
Reno Meat Shipping Association
Asylum Progress Sees Windows Doors Installed
At the asylum the windows are being put in and the doors hung. Plasterers push their portion while plumbers and painters keep pace with the remainder. Everything is going on splendidly.
Beef cattle demand rises as buyers scout region
Beef cattle demand grows with buyers from lower country surveying the area. Feeders push prices upward with 7 and 7 1/2 percent asked. Sales at 7 are reported.
Opera House bondsmen released after Supreme Court affirmation
Attorney Varian reported that yesterday the Supreme Court affirmed the District Court ruling in Carson Opera House Association versus the bondsmen. The bondsmen of Cook are released.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Varian
Supreme Court
District Court
Carson Opera House Association
Cook
How to Obtain an Office
Advertisement urging readers to obtain public employment via the U S Blue Book. It claims 97 000 offices under the new administration and lists positions, salaries, and instructions for obtaining federal patronage. Available for 75 cents from J H Sovre Washington DC.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
J. H. Sovre
Washington, D. C
Public notices and medical ads from a 19th century issue
A 25 cent per share assessment by Jones & Kinkead M. Co is announced with a secretary Evans note in ads. Promotions urge Ayer s sarsaparilla as spring blood purifying tonic. Pacific division chief Frank Jaynes and Col. Clowry travel west of Chicago on the Western Union line. Pink-eye sweeps Walla Walla horses. Brown s Bronchial Troches touted for throat and lung relief, claimed 25c per box and physician endorsed for thirty years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones & Kinkead M. Co
Evans
Frank Jaynes
Pacific Division
Colonel Clowry
Western Union Lines
Chicago
Comstock
Brown
Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup sells to ease teething pains
An old advertisement proclaims Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup as a safe pleasant remedy for teething pain and disturbed sleep in children. It claims the syrup relieves crying, regulates bowels, and brings rest to mothers. Also notes King Cotton Mill subscriptions at Augusta reached 650000 dollars with more to come.
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Mrs. Winslow
United States
Allyjuehk
King
Augusta
Washoe County Agricultural Lands and Products in History
From Thompson and West's History of Nevada this section details Washoe County's geography from Washoe to Truckee Valleys, land uses, and irrigation. It notes valleys, Lake Washoe, Pleasant and Steamboat, Reno, and the Truckee Meadows, with hay as the principal product, plus crops, alfalfa, fruit, orchard trials, and early stock-raising beginnings through 1859. It highlights climate suitability for grains, vegetables, and fruit, the rise of alfalfa, and historic yields in wool, butter, and honey tied to Washoe County.
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Thompson & West
Nevada
Washoe
Pleasant
Steamboat
Truckee
Pleasant Valley
Steamboat Valley
Steamboat Springs
Steamboat Creek
Truckee Valley
Truckee Meadows
Reno
Peleg Brown
Drexler & Sloan
Alao
G. W. Huffaker
L. P. Drexler
William R. Musgrove
Washoe Valley
Orchard Expansion Across Valleys Sparks Fruit Boom
Fruit culture has grown to large proportions in a few years with many fine orchards lining the various valleys. The regional expansion reflects rapid development in fruit production and cultivation.
Vegetable origin of diphtheria revival of plant theory
Prof H O Wood and Dr H F Formad reported per National Board of Health studies that a microscopic plant, micrococcus, grows on white blood cells and throat membranes to cause diphtheria. The plant may be cultivable to prevent fatal disease. vaccination suggested. Vivisection support noted against prejudice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illustrated Scientific News
Academy of Natural Science
Philadelphia
H. 0. Wood
H. F. Formad
National Board of Health
Formad
Lake Michigan
Philadelphia Times
Wood
Paeteur
Abolish Steamer Day From San Francisco Trade
A historical appeal urges ending the semi monthly steamship collections known as Steamer Day. Since 1869 railroad changes reduced coin remittances, yet San Francisco kept 13th and 28th collections. The Chamber of Commerce and Board of Trade are asked to abolish the practice starting January 1, 1882 to curb delinquencies and foster prompt payments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
San Francisco
Isthmus
Panama
Atlantic States
Chamber of Commerce
Board of Trade
City urges action on mercantile credit reform
The article calls for rapid, decisive measures by the Chamber of Commerce and Board of Trade to adopt 30 60 and 90 day selling and note for bills to boost merchant credit. It asserts such steps would raise mercantile honor reduce fraudulent failures and improve overall business health in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce and Board of Trade
Girl in Male Attire Provokes Knights of Pythias Dilemma
A Bay City clerk, using the name Frank Chambers from Cleveland, joined the Knights of Pythias, rose through the degrees, and was discovered to be a woman after the third degree. The lodge suspended further actions. The young woman fainted, recovered, and later revealed her identity to her employer, who refused to discuss details. Rumors say he may marry her to keep secrecy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Order of Knights of Pythias
Bay City
Mich
Frank Chambers
Centre Street
Twenty One Views of Washington Public Buildings Offer
Free eight page paper to soldiers and pensioners of the late war. Send names and addresses of soldiers and pensioners to J. H. Soyuz Washington D C and enclose two green stamps for mailing. Mention this paper.
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Washington
J. H. Soyuz
Washington, D. C
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