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Newspaper

Weekly Nevada State Journal

Location

Reno, Nevada, United States of America

Date

Jul 05, 1884

Page

6

Director Burchard Passes Through Town En Route to Carson

Horatio C. Burchard director of the Mint arrived from the east and is bound for Carson to supervise the annual Mint settlement. He noted no action yet on Bryant's replacement, citing no resignation received. He lauds Blaine's popularity and the GOP chances, with further mint duties in San Francisco before return.

Horatio C. Burchard Mint East Carson JovzNa Bryant Washington Blaine West San Francisco Snes Burchard Bay

Glendale South School Closing Exercises Highlights

The Glendale South School held its closing exercises on Friday. The program featured songs by the school, recitations by Luella Whisler James Alt Lizzie Sim Abbie Denning Sarah Alt Clara Savage and others, dialogues by J Alt and J Kieppe and more. Prizes for scholarship went to Abbie Denning Luella Whistler Dad Savage John Klepps with Sarah Alt receiving attendance honors. The event concluded with nine ball at Denning's Hall.

Glendale South School Sadie Savage Luella Whisler James Alt Lizzie Sim Abbie Denning Sarah Alt Clara Savage J. Alt J. Kieppe Clara Denning John Kiepne Melissa Blasdel M. Blasdel Lida Savage Luella Whistler Dad Savage John Klepps Denning’s Hall

Soldiers En Route Through Reno to Montana

The 1st regiment U S infantry six hundred strong passed through Reno Sunday noon en route to Montana. The 21st regiment band of 26 pieces, fresh from San Francisco's Masonic conclave, played on Virginia street and Commercial Row to a large crowd. The regiment has been stationed on the coast for twenty years, marking their first posting east of the mountains yet some men welcomed the new field while others did not.

U. S. Infantry Reno Montana 21St Regiment San Francisco Virginia Street Commercial Row

The Jose Benefit Farewell Concert Planned in Reno

Friends of Dick Jose announce a farewell benefit in Reno to honor his four years of cheerful volunteer service to local musical entertainments. The event will be at the Theatre on Wednesday evening July 2 with Reno talent, including Jose himself, and tickets cost 50 cents at Jamison's Nusby's Pinniger and Queen's.

Dick Jose San Francisco Reno Jamison’s Nusby Pinniger Queen’s

Califor nia delegation trains into Reno for D N C

A special car with the California delegation to the Democratic National Convention pulled into Reno on Sunday morning as part of the regular overland train. Their banner proclaimed No 8 to 7 this time the Peoples' Choice Must Prevail. The group appeared upbeat and eager to match the Pacific Coast's prior show, with no firm candidate choice but a lean toward Thurman.

California Reno Pacific Coast Thurman

Chinaman Killed in Self Defense at Marlette Camp

On Sunday a Chinaman working at Marlette's camp was shot and killed by a laborer who surrendered at Franktown claiming self defense after the Chinaman drew a pistol. District Attorney Alexander will go to Franktown today to handle the case. J. T. Carey, Sacramento DA, had been in Susanville on legal business for ten days and returned yesterday.

Marlette Franktown Alexander J.T. Carey Sacramento Susanville FEPR

A Wadsworth Surprise Party Recalls a Joyful Gathering

Wadsworth correspondence reports a surprise party for Mr. and Mrs. Gillespie at their new riverfront home. Guests mingled to band music and vocal performances, enjoyed a substantial repast, and departed after a lively evening of dance and song.

Wadsworth Trackee Republican Wadsworth Band Culidge McPherson Pierce Messrs Sterling Hall and Jackson C. McBean Belle Pope N. Cole A. A. Pope T. N. Carey J. F. George R. L. Fuller P. Gillespie E. Fowler C. L. Tutt E. J. Richards Murray J. Lamb F. Gladding Graham Johnson B. Olinghouse Hollingshade W. W. Geery P. Edgar Mamie Pierce Jennie McPherson Laura Angus Kittie Coolidge Annie Blundell Jessie Nicholls Lille Nicholls Eviles Lievre Manon Lievre Nelie Ashby Tina Raphael Jennne Lundy Rosaha Manasse Messrs Middleton J.S Sterling R. Wray W. Given J. W. Hall R. W. Dickson Geo. Hass J. Rodger R Cowles E. Griswold J. C. Erb Tf. J. Yeargin J. Kirkup RB. B. Fuller P. Gillisbie C. Esdeo F. Hampton T. J. Herman J. Kane N. Gole M. J. Gaskell K. Fowler R. P. Williams J. BR. Garcia

Discouraged Chinaman Gee Ling Ends Life in Reno

Gee Ling a Chinese man new to Reno and living without money or friends, reportedly supported himself by picking up rats around town. He died Sunday night from an opium overdose. Found beside a secluded spot about 10 am yesterday. Undertaker Sanders to bury him today.

Gee Ling Reno Sanders

The Burke Mine Fifty-foot extension contract awarded

The Burke mine north of Comstock completed fifty feet, with another fifty to be sunk. Bottom shaft shows rich highgrade ore in quartz. Burke planned drifting east but will continue deeper first. Prof G F Foster and family leave for Vacaville to lead a college, arriving September 1.

Burke m Comstock G.F. Foster California Foster Vacaville

Blood purification claim in Day Journal advertisement

Wednesday's Day Journal promotes Ayer's Sursapanila as the remedy when blood moves sluggishly due to impurities. The ad claims the alternative purifies the blood and energizes the system, presenting it as a superior choice for improving vital fluid health.

Ayer

Gold Hill Teachers Take Departures for New Posts

Miss Jennie M. Kelley assistant principal leaves Gold Hill to spend vacation in Carson. Miss Nettie Gynh passes Reno en route to Oakland to reside there. Mrs. M. H. Swift resigns Gold Hill principalship and moves to Los Angeles. W. W. Booker former Dayton principal travels East for a short visit.

Jennie M. Kelley Gold Hill Carson Nettie Gyn H Reno Oakland M. H. Swift Comstock Los Angeles W. W. Booker Dayton

Virginia Chronicle Staff Reorganization Update

The Virginia Chronicle announces a staff reorganization with D E Mc Carthy away in Chicago. Ogden Hiles will wield the editorial pen while Pleasant Moore handles the local focus. Mr Coleman will manage business affairs, and the paper promises happiness for all.

Virginia Chronicle D. E. McCarthy Chicago Ogden Hiles Pleasant Moore Coleman

Traveling Dudes Show Off Ridiculous Travel Costumes

A westward overland train arrival highlights travelers’ fashion follies with men in knee breeches and cork helmets, ladies in light linens, and theatrically styled outfits. Among the observed ensembles a linen shirt worn as outerwear with its tail torn off stands out as the era’s oddest travel attire.

Hints on US land laws for immigrants Homestead and other options

Immigrants may acquire land under Homestead Pre-emption Timber Culture and Timber laws. Homestead offers 160 acres free if lived on and improved for five years, with fees of 16 to 22 dollars and eventual title after proof and extra payment. Pre-emption allows 160 acres with settlement and a 3 dollar filing, plus later payments for patent. Timber culture requires eight years and tree planting, while Timber Law sells 160 acres for timber value with 250 dollars per acre and a 60 day newspaper notice.

United States United States Land Office

Knights of Pythias Ball at Dayton Aug 22 Under Lyon Lodge

Knight's Ball honoring the Grand Lodge of Nevada will be held in Dayton under Lyon Lodge No 12 on Tuesday evening August 22. It is billed as a grand affair with delegations from across Nevada, showcasing Dayton hospitality. Tickets and plans are described amid local color and a humorous aside about a British tourist and a farmer.

Knights of Pythias Grand Lodge of Nevada Dayton Lyon Lodge No. 12 Nevada Order

Nomination views and a grand piano gift at Bishop Whitaker's Girls

Senator John P. Jones lauds Blaine nomination as spontaneous and broadly popular predicting a vigorous campaign while independents falter. The Bishop Whitaker's School notes Miss Quaiffe receives a 1,009 dollar Chickering piano as esteem for music work. Roll of Honor lists top students and music scholars. Osburn and Shoemaker report a working soda fountain.

Troops Move Westward and Posts Change

Four companies of the Second U S Cavalry passed through yesterday bound west. Troops C M A K head to Fort Bidwell Fort Kamath and the Presidio San Francisco, from Forts Assinaboine and Maginnis, exchanging stations with the First Cavalry. Also notes a Reno salary change for the Postmaster and local notices.

U. S. Cavalry Fort Bidwell Fort Kamath Presidio San Francisco Assinaboine Maginnis

Town Gossip and Farewell Benefit Notices

In Red Rock and nearby towns residents are arriving and departing from San Francisco and Hawthorne. Patterson and Verdi visitors, a Fourth of July excursion to San Francisco is proposed, and Judge Hawley denied a habeas corpus writ in Bergman case. A theater farewell for Dickey Jose draws crowds, with many local volunteers listed.

San Francisco San Jose P. H. Mulcahy Hawley Bergman Jacob Steiner

Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup Teething Remedy Ad

An old advertisement touts Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for Teething as a cure for disturbed sleep from a sick child. It claims relief for dysentery diarrhea wind colic and gum inflammation and notes the syrup is a physician nurse recommended remedy sold by druggists worldwide for 25 cents.

Mra Winslow

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