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Newspaper
Weekly Nevada State Journal
Location
Reno, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1884
Page
3
Frank Bell, warden of the state prison, reports no prisoners on hand in May, none received or discharged in June, and 125 left at June 30. Salaries total 1,576.66 and expenses 1,469.60, with factory outputs in shoe shop and stone sales contributing to a net.
Friday edition notes no Journal tomorrow. In Steamboat today big event likely with locals from Carson to Penavine. Mentions registry open at Justice's office, mining stocks rise, hay weather favorable, new private school prep, and recovery hopes for Hart Mallory victim Charley Maltby.
A teamster confronts Ben Rafferty, a blacksmith, over a runaway team. Rafferty explains he did not intervene, citing it not being his business, then repairs the wagon and offers a reduced bill. The teamster relents, praising Rafferty as honest but warns against repeating the episode.
An English tourist at a westbound depot bar tests a bottle of whiskey then uses a funnel from his pocket to transfer the spirits into a half full bottle while paying a dime and leaving. The scene is followed by river moonlight observations and local updates including treasury figures, political hints, and a ranch sale.
Renotby Gas Lizhr. We doubt if there is as quiet and orderly a town in the State after dark. Reno enjoys peaceful evenings with promenading residents, lighted windows, and little street noise aside from billiards in saloons. A two wheeled cart theft ride near Mayberry road is noted as a rare mishap. Virginia City prepares for today’s celebration with a military display, firemen parade, decorated streets, Cooper Hall exercises, and Mt. Davidson fireworks in the evening.
The New York Herald reports the term of Governor Newell in Washington Territory has expired and the President will appoint W. C. Squires of Illinois. An Ohio native who moved to Herkimer County, Squires married Remington’s daughter, has extensive Washington Territory property interests, and currently resides in Seattle.
Town shows few flags and bunting amid no public celebration. Henry Stephens wins final discharge in his creditors case. McIntosh v McIntosh orders include $50 monthly support and $100 counsel fee. Truckee Lodge installs officers. A silver-handle horn cane lost at Steamboat Springs or the V and T train. Chief Justice Hawley visiting, Bodie mine chief John Kelly west, Utley and Charlotte James wed. Webster from Long Valley, Evans back from the Bay.
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