Reno Folks Mark Fourth With Picnics And Travel
From Reno items dated July 4 to 12 1884. Notes include John Hearsch in Reno for the Fourth, Mrs Waggoner ill, Frank Rice running for Esmeralda County Recorder, Miss Gertie Peacock winning a waltz prize, Captain Palmer returning home as the cow-boy of Nevada, Fred Crocker in West in the Republican National Convention director’s car, and multiple trips to Steamboat and Independence Lake for picnics, fishing, and visits. The Reno Guard Band played well, the Hose Co. No. 2 ball drew about 60 couples, and crowds traveled to Steamboat, Steam boat, and other events by train or private conveyance. Titles mention local officials, schooling changes, and various residents visiting or returning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gertie Peacock
Virginia City
Belle Pope
Wadsworth
Reno
San Francisco
Dr. Waggoner
Frank Rice
Esmeralda
Hill
F. Lemreon
Nevada
Carlin
How it Appears to a New Comer in Reno
A visitor arriving on the Overland through Reno may misjudge the town from the depot area but should linger to see Virginia street as a thriving business thoroughfare. The residential areas show neat homes, well kept grounds, and abundant foliage. The Truckee river adds scenic appeal while the town displays steady thrift and potential growth tied to rich agricultural surroundings and underutilized water power. A wool mill could boost industries if freight tariffs hinder it is addressed.
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Reno
Virginia Street
Pacific Slope
Truckee
Falls of
Lodore
Great Northwest
Washington
Hamilton
Jefferson
Great Britain
Congress
A O U W Picnic at Steamboat Fourth a Grand Success
The A O U W picnic at Steamboat on the Fourth drew over two thousand attendees. The event featured a well arranged program, no arrests, and a peaceful crowd, with high praise for the committee's faithful, untiring work and universal satisfaction among present visitors.
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Steamboat
Stevens Nominated for Mint Melter and Refiner Promotion
W. H. Stevens, longtime Assistant Melter and Refiner at the Carson Mint, has been nominated by the President for promotion to Melter and Refiner in place of resigning G. W. Bryant. The move follows Civil Service Reform principles, with outside applicants considered but Stevens favored as the proper selection.
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W. H. Stevens
Carson Mint
G. W. Bryant
Stevens
List of uncalled letters at Reno Post Office 1884
The Reno Nevada Post Office on July 5 1884 lists uncalled letters including Brockmann Annie Kean John Buetly J W Luke NG Endru J Nielson D Fay Harry Stadmuller F Green Hubert E Taylor I Haluirm Wm Wilson G J Houfford EL Williams GA Kelly GP Wilson Mrs J A Kallogg Fred Wynne Jas Oag Jaxpo Evans P M.
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Reno, Nevada
Postoffice
Brockmann
Annie Kean
John Buetly
J W Luke
NG Endru
J Nielson
D Fay
Harry Stadmuller
F Green
Hubert E Taylor
I Haluirm
Wm Wilson
G J Houfford
EL Williams
GA Kelly
GP Wilson
J A Kallogg
Fred Wynne
Jas Oag
Jaxpo Evans
P. M
Bald Disappointment in Justice Court Plea Pleads Guilty
In a case against Thornton for assault and battery the defendant pled guilty in Justice Court yesterday. He paid a fine and costs, much to the disappointment of spectators gathered on the trackside who expected a more sensational outcome.
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Thornton
They Weakened. Mrs Dr Hurley Chooses Home in Reno
Mrs Dr Hurley arrived in Reno with her son and daughter after three months in Nebraska where they planned a three year stay. She said she felt discouraged in Nebraska and longed to return to her mountain home in Susanville.
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Dr. Hurley
Nebraska
Reno
Susanville
Mammoth plant leaf shown by north Sierra gardener
Uncle Wright on north Sierra street displayed a remarkable leaf from a boss rhu barb plant on the Fourth, measuring three feet two inches long and two feet eight inches wide. The seed for this mammoth pre-plant was sown May first. Meanwhile Mrs. Dr. B. E. Foley of Janesville reports a daughter’s birth, linking the family to Mrs. Whitehead of Reno and siblings John and Joe. The Senate has postponed further consideration of the posts Telegraph bill until December.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wright
Sierra Street
B. E. Foley
Janesville
Whitehead
Reno
John
Joe
Senate
Nevada Agriculture Promises Prosperous Farming Era
The Carson Index notes bold advances in Nevada farming across Mason Valley and Carson Valley with alfalfa yields of three to four tons per acre. The piece foresees a population and real estate boom, argues Nevada’s soil, climate, and rail links will boost self sufficiency, and envisions mining and agriculture supporting each other for a prosperous Silver State.
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Segebrush
Mason Valley
Smith's Valley
Carson Valley
Truckee Meadows
Nevada
California
Great Basin
Seaboard
Silver State
Ex-Senator Gibson Named Nevada Indian Agent
Ex Senator W D C Gibson appointed Indian Agent for Nevada with headquarters at Pyramid Reservation. A Pacific Coast pioneer familiar with Indian habits, his appointment is hailed as a major improvement over prior Baptist-led, eastern agents. Journal predicts effective administration ahead.
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W. D. C. Gibson
Jones
Nevada
Pyramid Reservation
Gibson
Baptist Church
Duckwater Agency
Elko County
Nevada Agency
District Court Session Closes With Real Estate Sale Confirmed
The District Court adjourned after confirming the sale of real estate in the estate of Edward Rice, deceased. The divorce case McIntosh versus McIntosh was dismissed on motion of the plaintiff. The court recessed until Wednesday, July 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Rice
McIntosh
Reno Lodge installs officers and Alaska cake reference
Reno Lodge No 19 I O O F installed officers for the term led by P G Al White and N G E Nowatney. Senator Jones reportedly secured the Governor and U S Marshal posts with three deputies. Tybo Nye County suffered a devastating fire last Saturday killing John J Olds and causing $30 000 in losses. Swan City Colorado residents celebrated the Fourth by blowing up the Post Office with giant powder. Orvis Ring former Reno schools chief arrived from Winneroncca and M D Levy visited town.
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Reno Lodge
P. G
al White
N. G
E. Nowatney
V. G
J. L. Geenbair
R. S
W. L. Bechtel
P. 8
J. B. Williams
Treas
J. J. Becker
Werden
N W. Roff
J.G
Fred Kolater
R.S.N.G
J. G. Laws
BN. G
B. Brownick
V.G
W.C. Snodgrass
D. B. Boyd
Jones
Alaska
United States
Nevada
Tybo
Nye County
John J Olds
Swan City
Col
Local notes and travel in Tuesday Daily Journal
Mrs BE V Spencer and sister from New York arrived by private conveyance to visit Mrs Spencer and her sister will accompany them to Susacville. Jake Adams brought passengers from Lassen county who went below last night. D Harlan and Chase Norris left for Sierra Valley for hay field exercise for two months. Major Ed Boyle traveled to the Bay with his family. Billy Monroe went to Lovelock. Postmaster Adkinson of Virginia also traveled to the Bay. George A King visited Reno. County clerk sheriff and recorder fees for June totaled 215.60 134.25 and 133 respectively. Seven patients remain in the county hospital. Johnny Myers heads to Long Valley to visit Allen Bragg and learn practical farming. Mrs Haile returned from Susanville and plans a San Jose trip. Sheriff Emmitt collected 352.50 in gaming licenses and 1516.93 in county licenses last quarter. H M Levy W S Hobart and Lon Hamilton traveled to the Bay. Sam Davis went to the lake with a 16 foot fishing pole and a peck of worms. Cains administratrix asks creditors to present claims promptly. George W Mapes is back from Sierra Valley.
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McGee
Day
St. Clair Station
Churchill County
Raine
Wadsworth
Reno
al Winte
John Bowman
Independence Lake
Indiana
Edward Purdy
San Francisco
Purdy
Long Valley
Wells Drury
Chicago
Carson
Otto Greenwood
Kinkead
Alaska
Jake Adams
Yeaturday
Lassen County
D. Harlan
Chase Norris
Sierra Valley
Ed. Boyle
Bay
Billy Monroe
Lovelock’s
Adkinon
Virginia
Geo. A. King
Sherff
Jane
Johnny Myers
Allen Bragg
Emmitt
H. M. Levy
Hobart
Lon Hamilton
Sam Davis
Bead Fraud Tale Ends With Old Man's Death Claim
An audience in front of the Palace hears a rambling yarn about an 1869 Arizona canyon adventure told by a gray bearded prospector. He claims hundreds of Injins appeared and that he fired his revolver and died, prompting the crowd to flee, while the teller later admits it was a fraud.
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Suth’n Arzona
Audi
Jess
Sol
Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for Children Toothing
Distilled ad copy urging mothers to use Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething pain and dysentery relief, praising its taste and wide sale, with testimonials from users and a sales claim of 25 cents a bottle, plus other products like Parker's Ginger Tonic and Ayer's Sarsaparilla cited.
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Mra Winslow
Why I vote Republican in a free trade era
A wool grower explains his shift from Democratic to Republican loyalties arguing the Dems embrace free trade threatens American industry. He cites Carlisle and Harrison, defends protection, praises Blaine, and asserts motives are patriotic not pecuniary. He rebuts claims of self interest attached to his wool business.
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Jovanay
Free Trade
Carlisle
Democratic Party
Carter Harrison
Illinois
Congress
Akom
Wattersona
Carlisles
Harrisons
Republican Party
Blaine
United States
Peo & i
Protective Tariff Support Cited by Hat in 1828 Era
In a patriotic defense of tariffs, Hat argues the 1828 protectionist policy spurs domestic manufacture and shields the nation from foreign competition. He cites leaders like Clay Calhoun Jackson Webster and insists only a policy aligned with his beliefs sustains industry, national pride, and economic independence.
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Clay
Calhoun
Jackson
Webster
England
Parker's Ginger Tonic Promised Strength for Mind and Body
An advertorial asserts Parker's Ginger Tonic offers greater restorative power than malt or milk. It also touts Parker's Hair Balsam as the favorite product to restore youthful gray hair color through cleanliness and purity.
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Parker
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Webb
Dayton
Fred Crocker
Southern Pacific Railroad
West
Stephen Woods
Minnesota
Lacanville
Benjamin
James
Mr. Woods
M. M. Murphy
Reno Gaurd
Hose Co. No. 2
Nevada Agriculture
Orvis Ring
Reno Public Schools
Winneroncca
M.D. Levy
BE. V. Spencer
Som
Montgomery
New York
Spencer
Susacville
George W. Mapes
Dr. Wagar
Controller Hallock
Sadie Sykes
Senator Jones
F. M. Payne
L. P. Whitney
Milford
W.S. Palmer
Ross
N. Clark
Washes County
M. D. Levy
Pacific Jewelry Co
Henry
P. Raseack
Lee
George Hymers
Judge Newman
Bodie
D. C. McKenney
Austin
Dr. McKenzie
3. C. Hall
Nevada Wool Growers Association
Johnny
Mr. Rice
Genoa
Will Benjamin
Hawthorne
Bergman
Dan Glen
Humboldt County
Dines
Albany
Ayer
Butler
Republicam
C. Halt
The
New Weel Growers Association
Be, Adernetet & CO
Reneer
Confidentia
A Araeby
Rie Sitar
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