Brevities and local notices from the Daily Journal
The town column reports calling card orders for New Year’s, local sales of brook trout, Christmas serenades by the Episcopal choir, and charitable provisions for a poor woman. It notes Prof Kauffman receiving a snuffbox, Riverside Club socials, Waggoner visiting from borax works, and a court examination in Leet’s shooting case. It praises the Illustrated Pacific Press, mentions McKenny’s Directory, and records Reno Encampment officers, Huffaker Lyceum’s Last Loaf play, and D. M. Ferry & Co. seed operations with seed annual 1882.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside Club
W. W. Waggoner
Borax Works
O. R. Leet
Talbot
Huffaker
A Close Call at Huffakers Entertainment
Monday evening at Huffakers a near disaster occurred when the floor swayed and an iron support rod broke in two just before the show. Calm heads stabilized the structure, braces were added, and the performance continued after the danger was contained.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hampton
Mass
Legion of Honor officers listed for charter members drive
Deputy Supreme Commander C. C. Wheeler presided as officers of the American Legion of Honor were named at a Monday evening meeting. The body adjourned to Friday evening January 7 to allow prospective charter members to apply for medical examination beforehand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion of Honor
C. C. Wheeler
W. M. Boardman
J. J. Grant
C. W. Perry
M. T. Barnett
Lhos. Barnett
Chaplin
H. W. Read
H. Mhohinschield
D. 5. Tallman
W. W. Shoff
F. Hutchins
Bury Me Near the Old Home Song by Thompson
The latest song and chorus by Will L. Thompson praises Garfield era sentiment. It notes the melody and popularity and asks readers to send 35 cents to W L Thompson & Co in East Liverpool Ohio for a copy by return mail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will. L. Thompson
Garfield
W.L. Tompson & Co
East
Liverpool
Ohio
Salary Law Points Judge Whitman Opinions On Storey Officers
Judge B C Warrman provides a detailed Nevada 1881 opinion to Mathew Canavan chairing Storey county board. It states monthly sworn itemized statements for sheriff clerk treasurer district attorney recorder assessor schools and some justices of the peace, plus time and service details open to board and public inspection. It notes penalties for willful neglect and that the county auditor salary is separate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Commissioners of
Storey County
B. C. Whitman
Whitman
Mathew Canavan
Board of County Commissioners
Nevada
Treasury
Board of County Commissioners of
B. C. Warrman
Virginia City
State Board Examines Treasury. Enumerates Coins and Bonds
The State Board of Examiners met Tuesday and counted the State Treasury. Coin totals $314 042 90 with $39 079 70 in paid coin vouchers not yet returned to Controller. Securities include Nevada irredeemable school bonds $380,000, Nevada state bonds $152,000, and United States bonds $50,600.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Examiners
Nevada
United State
E N Freshman & Bros assignments creditors benefit firm
E N Freshman and Brothers, Cincinnati advertising agents, have made an assignment for creditors. The firm previously sent out Ozone. Western Farmers Almanac is described as more than a typical almanac with useful papers and tables. Joan P Norton & Co Louisville is noted. A quip about editors and social habits is included.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E.N. Freshman & Bros
Cincinnati
Joan P. Norton & Co
Louisville
Christmas Tree Hire and Local Happenings Roundup
Random notes report on holiday preparations and small town life. Dr Wheeler and wife visited Ogden. Stoddard recovering. Sheriff watches seven at Court House. Assessor Flanagan rumored abroad. chicken coops warned at night. Building boom delayed. mills work slow. Masons and Knights ball planned. tickets selling fast. Mrs. Walter Cross visits from Michigan. Italian renters on farm. Lindley praises local merchants. Weather good. roads dry. money circulation hoped. Justice Young sent Laet to Grand Jury. bond issues and local commentary on Prohibition era life. Senator Fair shown benevolent. Rev Jenvey praised for charity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leet
Silver Star Mills
Beck
Masons and
Knights’ Ball
Walter Cross
C. W. Perry
Michigan
J. C. Smith
Uncle Bob’s Lucky Tumbler Turns Blistering Fluid
A livery stable worker known as Uncle Bob ingests a blistering fluid by mistake. The boss mixed nitric acid and tincture of Spanish flies for horses, half full in a tumbler. Bob drank it, felt no immediate pain, then found his nose still burning his sleeve as holes appeared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncle Bob
Bob
Horse Hotel
Frank Leslie's Popular Monthly January issue review
The January number showcases literary and artistic wealth with a color frontispiece by Meyer Von Bremen, notable articles by Douglas Campbell and XN Robinson, and Gerald Carlton’s serial continuation. The 128 page issue includes many poems and stories, priced at 25 cents with a $3 annual subscription. publisher Frank Leslie lists office at Park Place New York. P. W. Vansickle of Genoa visits town, a resident since 1854.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meyer von Bremen
Douglas Campbell
New York
Chatsworth
XN. Robinson
T. Jeffrey Parker
Gerald Carlton
Leonie
la Jeune
Marguerite
Sainty
Rue St. Denis
Helen W. Pierson
Walter Scott
Frank Leslie
Park Place
Murder at Six Mile Canyon Toll House
A toll house in Six Mile Canyon burned on Wednesday evening about six. The bodies of Poriander Pollock and his wife were found in the ruins with crushed heads, leading to belief they were murdered before the blaze. Pollock had died in Virginia City that day while executing a Pennsylvania deed for property but receiving no money. The motive cites a possible killer aware of the deed and the missing funds. A thorough investigation is planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Six Mile Canyon
Poriander Pollock
Virginia City
Pennsylvania
Week of Prayer Unites Three Churches for Evening Services
The Methodist, Baptist and Congre gational Churches organize union Week of Prayer meetings. Services scheduled at Baptist Church Monday and Tuesday evenings, Congregational Church Wednesday and Thursday evenings, and Methodist Church Friday and Saturday evenings. Pastors and members invite all to attend. The Enterprise notes John Mackay’s Christmas Eve return to Paris. Weather described as unusually mild for December with cold and coughs affecting many. Local updates include Mayor J P Foulks of Verdi, delinquent tax suits, Washoe county prosperity, Baptist attendance at Browns school house Dr Scott’s meeting, flag staff at the Asylum, Mrs Batterman visiting, Updike painting Odd Fellows Hall roof, and Dr Hutchins’ town calls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congregational Churches
Baptist Church
Congregational Church
Methodist Church
Brief Telegrams From Wednesday’s Daily Journal
A roundup of terse items from Chicago to Philadelphia covers suicide cases, vandalism at a Massachusetts cemetery, a Guiteau trial note, a threat letter case in Philadelphia, a murder misunderstanding in Kansas, a pardon for O Donovan, Hillsboro bank failure and arrest, rising scarlet fever in New York, the Northam steamer wreck, a Susquehanna flood, a fatal saloon quarrel in Montana, sparse lumbering, Guiteau influence claim, Vanderbilt relative committed to care, Blaine rail venture, philanthropy bequest, Providence sinking, a Boston jealousy suicide, a lightship collision, a Round Oak stabbing, and a Mormon question debate in Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saskell & Harris
Hillsboro
E. Lane
W. A. Young
Litchfield
New York
Susquehanna
Williamsport
Butte City
Montana
Joe Campbell
Joe Rowell
Bodie
California
Joe
Scoville
Guiteau
Staten Island
Samual Carr
Commodore Vanderbilt
Cornelius
William
Blaine
Potomac
Chaffee
Davis
S. B. Elkins
Moves to curb polygamy and Utah governance powers
The House considers drastic actions against the Mozzion hierarchy including abolishing Utahs Territorial Legislature and replacing it with a nine member council appointed by the President. Proposals target evidence rules to ease polygamy convictions and seek to disfranchise polygamy supporters from office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Utah
Territorial
Legislative Council
Senate
Judiciary Committee
House
Chinese Dwarf Trees and the Secret of Pot Culture
The piece explains how Chinese horticulturists create miniature trees by pruning roots and using shallow pots, poor soil, and careful light and water. They shape the trees with wires and pegs, stopping vigorous growth to produce durable dwarfs over years.
First through Southern Pacific train to San Francisco to New Ox bans
The New York Tribune notes the inaugural through train from San Francisco to New Ox bans and a westbound departure from New Orleans, marking Pacific Gulf connectivity. The completion is hailed as nationally significant, boosting northern Texas settlement, New Mexico and Arizona mining, and California growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Tribune
Southern Pacific Railroad
San Francisco
New Oxbans
New Orleans
Pacific
Gulf of Mexico
Texas
New Mexico
Arizona
California
Garfield illness cost items listed by Chicago Times
The Chicago Times speculates on Garfield's illness costs with items named for doctors. Dr Agnew at 30000, 5000 for the first operation, Dr Hamilton 25000, Dr Bliss 8000 or 100 a day, Dr Reyburn possibly 5000 or 6000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Times
Washington
Garfield
Agnew
Hamilton
Bliss
Reyburn
Oakland Faces Smallpox Fears and Purification Talks
Citizens in Oakland express unease over small-pox cases amid fears of an epidemic. City officials discuss general purification measures and heightened health precautions as the situation unfolds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakland
Population of Japan From the Latest Census
The late census shows Japan’s total population near 36,000,000 with the Mikado and family listed among twenty men and seventeen women. Edo holds 957,121 residents, Kyoto 822,008, and Osaka 582,668. Males outnumber females by 28 per 1,000, meaning 1,028 men per 1,000 women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
Mikado
Yeddo
Kioto
Ozako
Justice Gray Ascends to Supreme Court Ranks
Justice Gray, newly elevated to the U S Supreme Court, is a Harvard graduate from the class of 1845 who entered the bar in 1851. He later served as reporter of decisions for Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court and became Associate Justice in 1864, noted as a splendid specimen of manhood both physically and intellectually.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice Gray
United States Supreme Court
Harvard
Europe
Supreme Judicial Court of
Massachusetts
Hollow shafting made by lime core casting in France
Hollow steel shafting is produced in France by casting the metal around a lime core. The ingot is rolled into shafting with the lime core shrinking in diameter proportionally, remaining with the metal even when the overall diameter drops to a quarter inch.
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France
Chinese Canal Project 1825 Death Toll and Labor Pace
A twenty three mile canal in China was authorized in 1825 with a six week deadline to complete the dig. The route traversed forests and marshes, engaging twenty thousand workers who labored day and night. More than seven thousand died from fatigue during the grueling project.
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China
Min ing Exchange presents silver plate to Mrs Garfield
Members of the New York Mining Exchange presented to Mrs. Garfield an elegant solid silver plate engraved with resolutions of condolence on the death of her husband.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Mining Exchange
Garfield
Gas company formed to pipe Western coal gas to Eastern cities
A New York organization was established to supply gas manufactured at Western Pennsylvania coal mines to Eastern cities via a pipe system. The plan envisions transmitting manufactured gas through pipelines to multiple urban centers. The venture aims to create a regional energy network using local coal gas production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Pennsylvania
Englander quotes America on the value of a statement
A British observer declares that in America a claim is worthless without a tangible wager. He quips that a person must back words with a $10 bet to give credibility to a statement. The remark reflects cross culture views on honesty and risk in public discourse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
English Syndicate Buys 50000 Acres of Ohio Coal Land
An English syndicate has invested in surface rights and coal land spanning 50 000 acres in Ohio raising interest in mineral development. The deal signals significant foreign investment in regional energy assets and may influence local mining activity and employment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Sewing Alachiens Featured At Osburn and Shoemaker
The best and cheapest gift to give your wife or girl is one of those superb Sewing Alachiens sold at Osburn & Shoemaker's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osburn & Shoemaker's
Henry F. Miller piano promoted over Cheap John model
A leading display at Osburn & Shoe maker's highlights the Henry F. Miller piano as the preferred choice for artists, urging buyers not to be swayed by cheaper options and noting its popularity compared with other makes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Henry F. Miller
The Nevada Prhner and the Sierra Nevada Mine Satire
A satirical sketch features Virginia Footlights actors mocked as voters. It parodies Dan de Quille and John Mackay, mining letters, stockholders, and the Sierra Nevada mine with playful jabs at banking, taxes, and sensational mining reports. The piece lampoons optimistic yet dubious mining promotion and stock schemes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Washington
Dan de Quille
John Mackay
Dan
Jack
White House Clothes Firm Praised for Wide Stock
The White House, a major Nevada clothing establishment in Reno, is noted for vast daily sales and minimal old stock. Abrahams Bros. run the store at No. 19 Commercial Row, next to the Post Office, offering fine custom clothing and prices lower than any similar shop in the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White House
Reno
Nevada
San Francisco
Abrahams Bros
Commercial Row
Post Office
Beautiful Holiday Goods At Queen Store Display
The description highlights odor and jewel cases, dressing cages, card and smoking cases, cut glass bottles, glove and handkerchief boxes, collars and cuffs, work boxes, toilet gels, ivory nail sets, mustache cups, purses, and perfumes. It praises Queen for quality and affordable prices. It also advertises Pechner's on Virginia Street for baths hot or cold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. E. Queen
Also Mentioned on This Page
Town and Coun
Daily Journal
L. J. Flint
Episcopal
England
Alvaro Evans
Prof. Kauffman
Pacific Press
Austin
BF. Hoy
A. MacFarlin
WY. P
C. D. Noyes
J. Graff
J. W
DB. Boyd
Scribe
I. Fredrick
Treas
Trustees
D. McKay
BR. F. Hoy
F. C. Updyke
Legion of Honor
Board of Examiners
Chas. Stoddard
Walker
Court House
Flanagan
Sandwich Islands
A. Lindley
Sacramento
Jindley
de Rerson
Jerry Schooling
Western Union
John Adams
Blum and Alexander
Susanville
Scadden
Justice Young
Laet
Grand Jury
Totel Do Walker
Morai
Teno
Five Cent Bee
Maine
Senator Fair
W. T. Jenvey
Popular Monthly
Journal
Onur
P. W. Vansickle
Genoa
Carson Valley
Week of Prayer
Paris
J. P. Foulks
Verdi
Washoe County
Browns School House
Mrs. Batterman
R. H. Lindsay
Updike
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Dr. Hutchins
Chicago
G. A. Tilton
Miss F. Gillett
Cox
Guitean
Nicholas
Ignatius F. Houstman
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
Philadelphia
Cowlidgs
Barney Elliott
Hardesty
Constantinople
O'Donovan
London News
Watsons Mill
Larden
Arkansas
C. H. Northam
Hell Gate
Lesse George
Charities
Providence
Lou Moore
Boston
Biddeford
Belle Cushman
South Arklow
Ireland
Round Oak
Macon
Jack W. Gray
Gray
Fapas
The
Prhner
Virginia Footlights
Polis
Captain Kidd
Colonel Fair
Sierra Nevada
R. M. Daggett
Shim
Czar
Wooray
VNL
Como
C Street
Nevada Bank
Wells Fargo
Regent
Lady Bryan
North Pole
Pechner’s
Virginia Street
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