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Newspaper

Weekly Nevada State Journal

Location

Reno, Nevada, United States of America

Date

Jul 12, 1884

Page

5

Beard eraay county commissioners proceedings

County commissioners met for regular session and approved numerous bills and road works. Reports include road from Willow Springs to the California line and repairs, hospital expenses, school censuses, and pending probate matters in the district court with many estates awaiting final discharge.

C. Flag Campbell L. Needham C.C. Monroe C. C. Powning E. C. Roy A. Carliee & Co Sam Myere W. Banderas Undertaking Nasby Washoe Mill Co F. Lemmon Dr. Dawson Ineane W. Henderson C. McClymonds O. Madden D Fe Wm. Merrill C. M. Cobb M. J. Smith Felix Monet W. H. Young Washoe M. & L. Co Reno Engine Co di BR. Nash Osburn & Shoemaker Sap Willow Springs California State Line Thomas Eagar Wadsworth E. M. Thompson M.D. Bowen J. P. Johnston Repo Water Co W. C. H. Martin F. BR. Waggoner Brokens A. Lopez Dr. Bergstein Insane. Co Berry Bridge District ‘Court John Larcombe John Lee Osee James Webster John Wright Jacob Graff Magdalena Graff Wm. Dock Jerry Schooling W. A. Wheat W. H. Dickens James Chambers Chambers Herbert Dickey J. P. Foulks Wm. Stopher Mra Stopher James Tait Geo. Hutton

Religious services disturbed by noisy youths at North Virginia tent

Adventists holding services in a large tent on North Virginia street report that a crowd of mischievous boys disrupts their meetings. Elder Ballou appeared before Justice Young to obtain warrants for several offenders. The text defends the right to peaceful worship in a free country and warns against interfering with others rights, invoking the golden rule.

North Virginia Street Ballou Justice Young

Reno Marble Works Opens on Virginia Street

W E Lindsey of San Francisco launches Reno Marble Works on Virginia street below Second promising coast best cemetery work at home prices. He recently completed a Dayton cemetery monument showcasing his skill and urges local patronage to keep money in state.

W. E. Lindsey San Francisco Reno Virgina Street Lindsey Reno Marble Works Dayton John Bell Cory Horn Abbit Knights of Pythias Joseph Powning Wm. A. Powning Yosemite Tahoe Stephens Storey County The Bay Hogan Sirus Speers Wadsworth Sonoma County Cal

California Delegate Knight Stirs Talk on Blaine and Field

Hon George A Knight California insurance commissioner and Republican delegate to the national convention travels westbound train. He critiqued Curtis and praised Blaine while forecasting Field’s nomination chances and Butler’s potential impact. Knight expects Blaine and Logan to win and plans to campaign in West Virginia for General Logan starting October.

George A. Knight California Knight Chicago George William Curtis Harper’s Weekly Journal Boston New York Blaine Cleveland John Kelly New York City United States Albany Field Stockton Spencer Breckenridge Butler Mr. Knight Jose Judge Adkison Tom Eager Billy Chamberlain Logan West Virginia

New Catholite Company of Reno Launches Mysterious Preparation

Prominent Reno business men form the Catholite Company to introduce a new preparation with details to be announced. George Purdie is named traveling agent and has begun a southern state tour to promote the product. The Jovman wishes the venture success while San Francisco stock market notes milch cows in demand, lambs scarce, and horses cheaper.

Catholite Company of Reno George Purdie Purdie Jovman San Francisco

Reno Daily Ne ws 1890s Local Roundup and Movements

Various brief notes from Reno and surrounding areas cover people arriving and leaving town. Included are J Timbling and Susan ville movers, Lew Clark expected with cattle, Purdie & Robinson closing Virginia street tailor, Be at & Belcher share assessment, and multiple mentions of mines, transport, and weather impacts. Also noted are legal actions, court visits, and community events such as Knights of Pythias picnic preparations and local schooling appointments.

Yacdontiy John Timbling Eagleville R.chapberlain Susanville Central -Pacific Oakland A. N. Jaquish Wm. Mooney Virginia City Reno Lew Clark Purdie & Robinson Virginia Street Beat & Belcher A. N. Town C. P John Hobart Wm. Thompson Reno Savings Bank E. G. Sessions Mountain View

Ex Senator Sharon Passes Through Virginia City Depot

Ex Senator William Sharon arrived last evening by train from the East en route to San Francisco. He was met by Bank of California agent J W Eckley and W & T Railway official H M Yerington, who with W E Sharon constrained his attention during a brief stop. A Jourdan reporter asked for comments on the nomination race. Sharon claimed no knowledge of recent developments and offered no opinion. Yerington called the contest a terribly mixed fight with no clear outcome.

H. A. Woods Lake City Bidwell F. Levy & Bro Glenbrook Miles Finten San Francisco Georgie Clark J. D. Morris A. J. Clark F. M. Post California Court House Hawthorne Pinniger & Queen W. C. Burnette Bodie Washoe Valley Gray First Ward Virguia Nevada City William Sharon San Fran Cisco J. W. Eckley Bank of California Virginia Chicago Field Mr. Yerington

County Political Notes Roils County Offices for renomination

County political chatter swirls as most incumbents seek renomination with Osburn as the lone exception. Rumors place Tom Julien for Clerk, 5S. Jamison for Recorder, Hymers and Frost for Commissioner, and L. H. Fish as a State Senator candidate. Democrats discuss Ley Flint, Jim Gregory for Sheriff, and Bowen for Clerk with little heat on other posts. San Francisco Meat Market reports beef and mutton supplies up and prices favorable, calves scarce, hogs arriving slowly, and carcass rates listed for beef veal mutton lamb and pork from slaughterers to dealers.

Osburn Emmitt Boyd Alexander Sawyer Schoola Tom Julien M. Jamison Tom Hymers H. M. Frost H. L. Fish Assembly Ley Flint Jim Gregory M. D. Bowen San Francisco

Hoisting Works at Delaware Mining Burns in Fire

The Delaware Mining Company hoisting works at American Flat were destroyed by fire around 11:30 last Monday night. The mine had been idle for months but planned to resume in about two months. Watchman J M Quimbie was absent. flames engulfed the south side and little could be done due to lack of nearby water. Machinery was almost totally ruined. officials suspect arson. Virginia Enterprise.

Delaware Mining Company American Flat J. M. Quimbie Virginia Enterprise

Attractively Promoted Show at Opera House Next Tuesday

Whiteley's Hidden Hand Company displays lavish advertising as they tour towns, promising crowded houses and strong returns. Pioneer blacksmith J. L. McFarlin leads a busy shop supplying machinery and farming implements, while Allen C. Bragg returns from Long Valley ranch, boasting a bountiful hay harvest and good health.

Whiteley Opera House Reno J. L. McFarlin Allen C. Bragg Long Valley

Delegation antics and political chatter from Chicago

Writings from the Chicago convention era describe Nevada and Pacific Coast delegations being escorted into the city. The report notes lumber shipments, court actions on estate matters, and jests about Harper's Weekly and Thurman. It mentions Blaine campaign cones, Democratic chop talk, and time standard debates with Louisville clocks moving back to old time.

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