Brevities from Thursday’s Daily Journal in Reno
Charlie Allen, a popular C P R R conductor, was in Reno yesterday. A L Flint received 100 days to learn wood sawing. Frank Chase of Reno wed San Francisco’s Kittie Unger on the 19th. Californians praise recent rain. The Riverside party nears, possibly the last until after Lent. H L W Knox sicks with typhoid. Bert Knox improves. I D Cross ill at Wood River Idaho. Mrs Cross leaves for him. The Lingards stage Stolen Kisses Saturday. Stolen Kisses a San Francisco Call hit this season. Visit the Wine House for Phil’s fancy drinks. Bay reports 400 Chinamen moved from Belgi c to Oakland bound for Texas. rumor of stampede at Lathrop. Bodie Free Press finds $12 gold rock near Mono works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlie Allen
Reno
A.L. Flint
Frank Chase
San Francisco
Kittie Unger
Riverside
H. L. W. Knox
Bert
I. D. Cross
Wood River Idaho
Mackay
Tobias
Sara
John
Sara Nevada
Lingards
San Francisco Call
Phil
Bay
Oakland
Cal
Texas
Lathrop
Bodie Free Press
Mono Works
Jewish Benevolent Society of Reno Founded in 1879
The Reno Jewish Benevolent Society began on May 25 1879 with fifteen charter members and has grown steadily. It aids distressed members, holds monthly meetings, and has established a burying ground two miles from Carson with an improved fenced plot and Hebrew inscription. Officers include D Pechner president T Fredrick vice president Cahn secretary Lachman Emrich trustees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sanders
Carson
Virginia
D. Pechner
T. Fredrick
Cahn
D. Lachman
Emrich
Death of Little Louie Osburn Follows Brain Fever
Reno mourns four year old Louie Osburn who died after a brief brain fever. The obituary notes his bright spirit, family regard, and promises of divine restoration. Funeral set for 2 PM Friday at the Osburn home, with community sympathy expressed for Mr and Mrs Osburn.
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God
Louie Osburn
Earth
Heaven
Harth
Reno
Cassidy Proposes Nevada Artesian Wells Aid and War Claims Bill
Cassidy introduces a 100000 appropriation bill for drilling two artesian wells on federal lands in Nevada to study reclaiming desert areas. He also seeks 40000 for adjudicating Pyramid Lake Indian War claims, with a three officer War Department commission to issue awards. A Bureau of Mining bill would create a mining information agency. The Tombstone Epigraph notes a strong Arizona legal talent lineup for the Contention vs Head Center cases, highlighting several judges lawyers and experts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cassidg
Congress
Secretary of the Interior
Nevada
Pyramid Lake
Secretary of War
Bureau of Mining
Department of the Interior
Tombstone
Arizona
W. M. Stewart
Alexander Campbell
Messrs. Lewis & Berry
Harry S. Thornton
Mesick
George B. Williams
N. E. James
Keys
Blake
Louis Janin
Jenney
Tragic Death From Cleveland Lyon Official Falls in Dayton Well
John Powell Jr former Lyon County District Attorney died in Dayton after slipping into a water well while drawing water. He was alive when pulled out but died minutes later, likely injured by hitting the well wall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Powell, Jr
Lyon County
Dayton
Mining Developments At Union Consolidated And Hale Norcross
Friday’s Daily Journal reports stocks bracing at both ends of the lode. Union Consolidated crosscut from south drift 2700 level to begin late this week with potential value developments. Alta remains active at the south end. main vein set to be reached in about fifty feet, reviving the old Woodville. Hale and Norcross push a new crosscut from 2500 station of the winze down from 2400 level, aiming to strike the west clay. A hot water stream was encountered in the northwest drift on the 9300 level of the Guald had Curry and Best and Belcher. pumps handle the flow.
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Union Consolidated
Alta
Woodville
Hale and Norcross
Curry
Best
Belcher
Riverside Club Postpones Social Ball Date
The Riverside Club delays its February 14 ball as per bylaws to a later date before Lent. The Tem perance Union ladies decline interference and will announce the rescheduled day within a couple of days.
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Riverside Club
The
Temperance Union
Various Local Notices and Incidents from 1881 1882 Era
Warden Garrard was in town yesterday morning. Carson has 1 008 children in public schools. Truckee Lumber Co awarded hotel contract at Ogden. Extra praise service planned for Sunday at Baptist Church. Emmett's team frightened at a funeral yesterday. J M Benton mail contract Carson to Glenbrook raised to 2 950 per year. Nevada City police raided an opium den, one white man and four Chinese detained fear of trouble. Goose Lake Valley dance ongoing for three weeks. Receipt acknowledged for 1882 calendar from Eureka Leader. Bristol Nevada cedar wood three dollars per cord pine four fifty. Water six cents per gallon whisky twelve and a quarter cents per glass. A young woman’s life has three visible phases, each in turn hugged or humbugged. Counties sent 310 487 82 to State Treasury for 1881 second semi annual settlement. express charge 660 15. London Times on Stolen Kisses notes long run of comedy. Sunday Irwin had a minor ice accident at Donner Lake injuring his face. Prof Stimson to give a renowned concert. patronage urged for public and private service. White Pine News pushes removal of county seat from Hamilton to central point. Chevy Creek favored but voters decide. Rumor says Rattlesnake Dick, after a ten-year penitentiary term, is now private detective for an Arizona stage firm. Bishop Creek reportedly experienced several earthquakes in recent week including Saturday night and Sunday morning shocks.
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Warden Garrard
Carson
Truckee Lumber Co
Ogden
Baptist Church
J. F. Emmett
J. M. Benton
Glenbrook
Nevada City
Modoc Independent
Goose Lake Valley
Eureka
Bristol
Nevada
London Times
W. Irwin
Donner Lake
Stimson
Indian Agent to be Investigated in Duck Valley
Elko County reports John How the late Indian Agent at Duck Valley Reservation was suspended by President Arthur two weeks ago amid complaints of irregularities. A temporary agent is in charge while Mr How travels to Washington to testify before the Indian Affairs Commission. He reportedly carries documents that his supporters say will prove the accusers were not fully truthful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elko County
John How
Duck Valley
Arthur
Hew
Washington
Commission of Indian Affairs
How
Tombstones
Harps
Enaps
Senate
Teller
Northern Pacific
Atlantic & Pacific
Texas Pacific
Reichstag
Bismarck
Germany
White Fish Eggs Distributed to Donner Lake and Tahoe
A San Francisco dispatch reports the Fish Commissioners have distributed half of 100,000 white fish eggs received recently in Donner Lake and Lake Tahoe. The piece asserts white fish are superior and notes broad enthusiasm across states near the Great Lakes known for youthful fishing memories. It also questions whether the white fish will thrive in Tahoe, Donner, and Pyramid Lakes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Donner Lake
Lake Tahoe
Great Lakes
Pyramid Lake
Accident at Peavine Injures Ernest Warner
Ernest Warner nephew of Billy Dickens sustained severe hand injuries at Peavine on Wednesday when a cartridge in his overalls pocket fell onto a stove and exploded. He was brought to Reno and treated by Dr. Bishop, with the thumb and forefinger jammed above the first joint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Warner
Billy Dickens
Peavine
Reno
Dr. Bishop
Dave McFarnland’s Funeral at Former Home
The funeral paid last respects to four townsmen at the deceased’s former residence. A rosewood casket with a cross of tube roses rested within a restful service led by Rev. W. R. Jenvey and an Episcopal choir. Pallbearers included Hank Rhodes and J. L. McFarlin among others while a hearse drawn by four white horses led a long procession. Debris cleanup proceeds as Richardson Bros. face nearly 10,000 in losses from a devastating fire affecting lumber yard machinery and the planing mill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dave McFarnland
W. RB. Jenvey
Episcopal Church
Nevada Beef Cattle Boom Trusts Chicago Buyers
A. C. Cleveland, Nevada cattle breeder in San Francisco, reports eastern buyers have concentrated on Nevada stock. He says east of the Humboldt there are fewer than 10,000 head for sale and Chicago men have purchased cattle widely, from calves to work oxen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C. Cleveland
San Francisco
Nevada
Humboldt
Chicago
State pays armory rents across counties totaling 9900 dollars
The state spent 9900 dollars last year on armory rents for military companies in several counties. Listed amounts include Eureka 4875 dollars and Ormsby 875 dollars, with the rest in other counties totaling 6600 dollars. The piece argues militia law should be amended to stop this expenditure.
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Capes
Postal Cards Redemption Stopped After February First
Postal authorities discontinue redeeming spoiled or misdirected postal cards at eighty percent of cost. Owing to the enormous nationwide volume, postmasters have received instructions to end the practice. Postal cards will not be redeemed on any terms after February first.
New Postal Card Proposed by San Francisco Officials
A San Francisco Report notes Postmaster Coey and others plan a Congress proposal for a private card message. The card mirrors current size but includes a flap of tinted paper to conceal writing, functioning like an envelope. Price remains one cent.
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Daily Journal
San Francisco Report
Coey
Congress
General Coey
Foundry lifts large Union Shaft casting for shipment
The Reno Foundry completed a large Union Shaft casting, lifted yesterday and found perfect. It moves to the machine shop to be planed and finished, with shipment expected next month. Another large cast is planned for Friday at about 2 o'clock for the same mine. Also noted is the marriage of W. P. Merrill and Miss Mary O Neill of Woodfords California in Carson on January 26, 1882 by Rev Davis.
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Union
Reno
W. P. Merrill
Mary O'Neill
Woodfords
Alpine County
Cal
Carson
George BR. Davis
H. H. Beck
Silver Star Mills
O'Connor and Healy Visit Reno and Carson City
A Reno crowd greets Irish patriots O'Connor and Healy as Reno and Carson City host events. Funeral services for Bert Knox are set for Sunday at 3 PM, and Louie Osburn's funeral drew a large turnout yesterday. Mint bullion flow increases while rumors of a new Democratic daily paper in Reno circulate.
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O'Connor
Healy
Bert Knox
Little Louie Osburn
Carson
Nevada State Insane Asylum Described by Carson Tribune
The Carson Tribune extols the Nevada State Insane Asylum site on the Truckee river bank near Reno. It praises the landscape, surrounding lands, building exterior and interior, and lauds contractors and architect for delivering a high quality government project at contract price.
Important Connection Near Sutro Tunnel Progress
About 100 feet of drift must be cut to join the Forman shaft with the Sutro tunnel. Completion is expected by next Wednesday, marking a key improvement on the Comstock. The link will relieve pumps at Forman and other northward operations toward the Yellow Jacket.
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Forman
Sutro
Comstock
Yellow Jacket
Dangerous Cigar Lighter Incident Sparks Burn Injuries
The Carson Appeal reports a noon incident where a man showed a patented cigar lighter at the Carson Bank. While handling it, phosphorus burned his hand and spilled on Jacob Tobriner, burning his hands and igniting his hat and coat. Tobriner’s wounds required dressing and the liquid burned flesh toward the bone. the owner bore no blame, though the device may be mailed.
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Carson Appeal
Carson Bank
Jacob Tobriner
Gone Home Albert M. Knox Died at Seventeen
Albert M. Knox died yesterday morning about six o'clock at age seventeen. Born in Wadsworth and raised in Reno County, he worked as an apprentice at the Gazette office for two years. He suffered several weeks with typhoid fever, remained conscious to the end, and bid his family farewell as angels came at dawn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert M. Knox
Wadsworth
Gazette Office
Reno
Bor
Bertie
Reform Club Evening Programme
The Reform Club presents a night program including Club Duets by Helen Sample and Mack Sample, readings by Miss Ettie McNeely, songs and solos by Miss Minnie Scott and Miss Rebecca Prescott, recitations by Miss Lillie Dodge, Miss Jessie and Flora Finlayson, and a temperance reading. exercises start at 7 30 o clock followed by the usual dance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
wBfiss
Helen Sample
Mack
Ettie McNeely
Jessie
Flora Finlayson
Lillie Dodge
Mrs. Taylor
Temperence
Minnie Scott
Rebecca Prescott
R. Jose
Lingards To Night at Reno Theater Preview
The Lingards present Stolen Kisses with a strong company and praise from the press. Seating is filling at the Postoffice box shelf as tickets sell out fast. A grand February benefit concert for Prof. M. J. Stimson features prominent Reno singers and Haymakers selections.
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Lingards
Reno
Postoffice
Coast
M. J. Stimson
the Baptist Church
Blanche Taylor
R. P. M. Greeley
C. H. Stoddard
Mary Toombs
Flora Finlayson
RB. H. Lindsay
My. Nicholas
Mr. Dillman
Mount David feud flares between Enterprise and Chronicle
The Enterprise quotes Bancroft provoking a dispute with the Chronicle over a century old event. The Chronicle questions the editor’s knowledge of past happenings. A Yale professor received a dispatch from China via interior routes, signaling vast distances of 19 000 miles.
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Williams
Yale College
Interior
China
Guiteau verdict and assorted 1881 briefs
From Thursday's Daily Journal: the jury found Guiteau guilty of first degree murder at 6 p m. in New York a race of political labor unrest and legislative activity across Albany Rochester and Washington. The notes cover labor strikes in Rochester, pension boosts for Mrs Lincoln, Chinese immigration debate, Nebras vs Central Pacific verdict, and reports on European political debate and rail industry plans.
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Daily Journal
Guiteau
Albany
Tammany
Also Mentioned on This Page
Reno Hesrew Benevolent Society
Cassidy
Seem
Ego
Rattlesnake Dick
Arizona Stage Company
Bishop Creek
Bristol Times
Truckee Republican
Richardson Bros
California
Seaboard
Reese River
Judge Hillyer
Geo. J. D. King
H. Mr. Monk
K. Ol P
Judge Rising
Storey County
Judge Kinz
Jerry Shooling
Masonis
Henry J. Miller
Johnny Dormer
Candelaria True Fissure
O’connor
Ed. Boyle
A. McEwen
J. B. Mallon
P. J. Dunne
P. H. Ford
Wm. Hayes
John Cavanaugh
Miles Finlen
J. J. Shaugh
Nevada State Insane Asylum
Carson Tribune
Truckee River
Washoe County
Truckee
Tribune
Pacific Coast
M. J. Curtis
John Beyers
Reform Club
Treasury Department
New York
Boston
John Oshlan
Lottie C. Warren
William Warren
Truckee Meadows
W. E. Jenvey
Susanville
Gesundheit
Mount Davidson
Enterprise
Chronicle
Bancroft
Miller
Lorenzo Sawyer
United States
Rochester
Guaymas
Heamosillio
Lincoln
Senate Committees On Foreign Relations
William
Nebras
Central Pacific Railroad Company
San Leandro
Minneapolis Minn
Trichiuee
Yuma
Thomas L. Kimball
Union Pacific Railroad Co
U. P
C. P
Oregon
Wood River
Cox
Dallas
St. George
James Boys
Jesse James
Fort Worth
John Labell
Marhi
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