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Newspaper
Weekly Nevada State Journal
Location
Reno, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1884
Page
4
The Saturday issue of the Sevain State Journal dated July 19 1884 highlights local notices and brief items. Readers find community updates, weather notes, and short notices relevant to residents of Sevain.
Shelton Raine of Sierra Valley and Lou Clark of Roop County are in town while Jaquish's team departed for Surprise Valley. Hon J L Requa traveled to the Bay last night. Various locals, including W Lemmon, Theo Winters, J W Whitehead and wife, and Mrs Conkling, were seen about Reno. Blaine's Doctor of Laws degree praised. Conwell's Blaine biography promoted for $1.60-$1.75.
County Clerk Osburn a Democrat and Dr Bowman a Republican are brothers in law. Osburn plans to go to Chicago to see the National Democratic Convention, urged by the Doctor who says it may be his last chance to witness a national party gathering. Pat Kelley buys a trained pot squirrel, two roguish blacksmiths steal it, and ten cows are on offer for the capture of the culprits. Ben Hunter grows notable Nellis perpetual lettuce on Fourth Street. Union Pacific timetable changes shift westbound arrivals to Reno, altering San Francisco mail and passenger schedules.
Al White and Doc Bowman, a week in the mountains, encounter frozen Independence Lake and a sinking anchor. As Al is pulled back aboard, Doc lectures him on politics, prompting a mock duel over voting as Al vows to support the Republican ticket. They later face a break down near Clover Valley and a long drag to Beckworth, with Al ultimately freeing himself.
In M. Raphael versus creditors, an order discharging the insolvent was issued. J. C. Craig et al. versus Central Drain Ditch Co. demurrer withdrawn, 20 days to answer. Clark versus Withington, amended complaint due in 10 days, defendant 10 days after. Estate of John Forbes distribution decree. Lake estate probate hearing taken under advisement with decision pending Monday. will deemed void. Eastman and Bender petition for letters of administration, Eastman non-resident objections, motion withdrawn. a new application expected for Bender alone or with another party.
A roster of names appears as uncalled letters at the Reno Nevada Post Office dated July 12 1884. Individuals include J W Allen Joseph Konder William Allen H Baily H S Lake Mrs John Beils Josie Loving Mary Blum Zophia Lake A G Case H E May Henry Cantril W H Murphy James Curtin Trank McCracker James Depalo August Nenklson AB Fasalin Frank Nowels Add Fanning John Olson P L Hart C P Parks H P Herberth G Phillips M Haskell Geo Rowe James Hall John Ruther Henry Hanllion B Robertine James Ham John Russell H F Hanson J A Rondon A Hartley D Scott James Hayes Charles Sell Wm Haynes Mrs M Seitz J H Hinds J B Scott James Hilliard 8 E Smith A E Hoffell Jacob Smith Thebia Harlow RL Wadsmuth M Jepson Ole Walter A Jones Joseph Weat JR River Wm Young JB Kemp Jas Furdealer Trap Kolter Henry Oxzanvo Evans P M
Allen Bragg and Johnny Myers started for Long Valley and bought a hunting dog from Dick Kelly. They fed him at the ranch and released him. The dog then headed home, arriving early the next morning. Myers pursued on horseback for eight or ten miles but could not intercept the dog. Whether the animal was homesick or unhappy with its companions remains a mystery.
Brick mason Mr Chadalot bought three lots at the northeast corner of West street and the Plaza to build two brick houses. One begun with most material on site, the 13 by 44.5 foot two story structure features an L shape nine rooms and a cellar. Also noted: political analyst Wiggins’ failed prediction about General Butler and a Democratic Convention side show.
The Austin Reveille profiles C C Powning Jas A Stephens and H B Mason for the Republican Congressional nomination noting Powning’s waning support and last defeat. It cites President Arthur’s office and calls for restraint while Carson Appeal reports Senate inaction on Stevens Mint appointment and potential interim reappointment amid Bryant withholding books.
Several mining stocks advanced with Norcross up to 6, Union at 2, Ophir 2, Mexican 234, Savage 155, Potosi 235, B. and B. 315, G. and C. 230, Alta 290, Bodie 210, and Crown Point at 1 percent.
A roundup of brief items lists residents and visitors: Thomas Eager left for Bidwell, Sam Rosecrans from Sierra Valley is in town, Judge Leonard arrived from the Bay, J J Linn returns to Gazette editorial duties, and Joe Peers rode the north-bound stage. Other items note travel, legal business, a cart accident injuring a man, court adjournment, and local commerce including Osburn & Shoemaker advertising sewing machines.
State Treasurer informs County Treasurer Boyd that the July apportionment from the State school fund totals 2199 97 dollars. The notice records the amount due Washoe county and identifies the fiscal actors involved in the transfer.
Captain Griffin brought a rich ore sample from the Poe ledge near a 475 foot tunnel, noting a solid mass of black sulphurets ore likely to yield 40 to 60 percent copper with gold and silver. In Lassen County California a Land and Cattle Company with 5 million capital was incorporated, linked to Captain Merrill’s irrigation plans. Nevada Lodge 3020 K of H passed thanks to local contributors for a June 30 program, and Charley Dixon suffered a broken arm in a stall accident between two horses.
The Knights of Pythias plan a July 26 picnic at Steamboat with no liquor sold on the grounds and a quiet social day for families to enjoy. Capt Goodyer of Benicia and companions, from Tahoe travels, visited Reno and recalled discovering Goodyer’s Bar in California.
The Lake McFarland case details a marriage agreement dated August 4 1883 in Washoe County Nevada. M C Lake agrees to advance Mary Ann McFarland 4000 dollars to satisfy her mortgage on Reno property, with conditions on surrender and future claims, plus alimony provisions upon dissolution.
Jim Burke has resumed work on his Sherman district mine. The shaft bottom found last Saturday in soft decomposed quartz with black sulphurers resembles rich Con Virginia quartz. Burke is elated with prospects. When shaft reaches 100 feet, drifts will run north and south on the ledge. Sherman district may infuse new life into the Com stock.
Advice to mothers promotes Winslow’s Soothing Syrup as a remedy for teething pain. The advertisement claims immediate relief for sick crying infants and broader claims including curing dysentery and diarrhea, regulating the stomach, and boosting energy, priced at 25 cents.
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