Town and County items brighten Reno notes
Long Valley residents and visitors populate a Reno roundup of society and business. The column lists arrivals like Wm. Reiley, Capt. Griffin, and Mrs. Holland, local elections and court hints, auctions, shipping efforts, peavine mining news, and a rainfall anecdote tied to a Grizzle engagement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Reiley
Long Valley
General Hatch
San Francisco
Capt. Griffin
Allen Bragg
Feau
Leadbetter's
Judge Boardman
Simmon
Lindleys
M. L. Holland
California
G. W. Meylert
Susanville
Sanday
Pramk Leslie's Sunday Magazine Preview and Local Business News
The July issue highlights Descriptive articles by Rev Edward Bar Yass and Lawrence Lamb on The Cannibal Islands and The Cherokee Nation plus The Gospel According to Rembrandt and Scenes in and about New Orleans with multiple illustrations. Also noted are The Divorce Abomination and The Floral Gospel by Rev T De Witt Talmage, serials, poems, and miscellany. price 25 cents per copy or $2.50 yearly. In Truckee, John McIntosh buys half of Irwin’s livery business, aims to expand stock and upgrades. Reno gossips reflect his move and best wishes from rivals. The Journal joins friends in wishing him success locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pramk Leslie
Edward Bar- Yass
Lawrence Lamb
Rembrandt
Holland
Germany
New Orleans
T. de Witt Talmage
G. A. Davis
Angeline Alexander
Hervey
J. A. Patten
Frank Leslie
Park Place
New York
John McIntosh
Truckee
Irwin
William
Republican
Truckee Republican
Reno
Johnny
Painter Accident on Roof Reveals Palm Nail Injury
Mr. Horn personally directing work on his building suffered a painful accident yesterday afternoon. He stepped into a hole where a board was removed and, while trying to protect himself, struck a post with his hand, driving a rusty nail through his palm. The wound is very painful and may prove serious without careful treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. 8. Bliss
D. L. Bliss
Carson
Willow Creek
Humboldt County
George Humphreys
S. Emerich
Isaac Barnett
San Francisco
Horn Building
Corliss
A. J. Clark
George Walker
Humboldt
Reno
Virginia City
Masonic Grand Lodge
Hook Mason
Mason Valley
Salvation Army
Sessions
Peavine Mountain
Washoe
Gen. Hagerman
L. J. Flint
Osburn
F. Lemmon
J. B. Williams
Austin
Charles Maltby
O. K. Stampley
O. K
Judge Webster
Iowa
Bedbug powder bid sparks mine town fortunes
A postal card to A. H. Barnes, Brummer's bedbug powder agent for The Latest, requests a car-load of the powder to the Cour d'Alene mines. The note proclaims the camp alive and hints at millions and a fortune for the person who supplies the dust.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cour d’Alene
A. H. Barnes
Brummer
Reno man builds pest exterminator inventor praised
A Reno man spent two months developing a dog cat and chicken exterminator aimed at small towns. The note mentions crowds at Steamboat and Reno visits, horse thefts captured by James Cardwell in Hawthorne, and local weather and crop updates. Also references Theodore Roosevelt denying Blaine Logan surprise and Parker’s remedies praised in ads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reno
James Cardwell
Hawthorne
Austin
Esmeralda
Masonic Grand Lodge In Session In Virginia City
Prom Wednesday's Daily Journal reports the Masonic Grand Lodge in session in Virginia City, with notes on local improvements, public events, appointments, and various happenings across the region including weather, rail delays, and notable visits. The item lists numerous individuals and ongoing local affairs, reflecting a busy county scene.
Burke Property Mine Development in White Pine County
Burke of White Pine county, brother of Jim Burke who discovered mines north of the Comstock, visited Reno with a Boston capitalist to inspect his brother’s mine. The mission succeeded, with wine rising to reports and plans to develop the mine systematically this summer. Burke will oversee the work as Boston financiers fund an interest in the property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burke
Farmer Burke
White Pine County
Jim Burke
Comstock
Reno
Boston Party
Predicted Storm Foretold By Professor Legate
Professor Legate forecasts unsettled weather with a heavy thunderstorm and high winds on the 20th and 21st of the month. The storm is expected to reach Nevada by the latter date and then weaken as it crosses the Straits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legate
Nevada
St ®Rras
Insane Asylum praised for economy and reforms at Reno
Prof Scott reports on the Battle Mountain Asylum where 155 inmates are housed with 31 females and 124 males. Overseer Dr. Bishop cuts costs by dairy upgrades, a 14 cow herd, and a river boom for fuel. Inmates assist in land clearing, 80 acres of alfalfa, a new barn, and improved heating and gardens reduce state expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott
Battle Mountain Messenger
K. Reno
Depot Hotel
Reno
Bishop
Walker
Marsden
Singular accident in Sacramento ends with tooth loss
Aiken, near Sacramento, pulled a false tooth in a cherry tree sighting a bird. The plate landed in his stomach and could not be dissolved. After days of agony, the teeth were expelled, leaving him toothless but relieved. Local Nevada political notes follow with various eastward trips and state officers installed in Virginia City. A Blaine and Logan club is mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sacramento
James H. Aiken
Aiken
Mr. Aiken
Mr. Aitken
Reception at Fulton Residence Delights Village Guests
A Tuesday evening gathering at Mr and Mrs Fulton’s River Front home drew many friends. Music by Hastings band and a German dance led by Miss Annie Dealy and Mr Wright entertained, with elaborate lunch by Charlie Legate. Attendees wore ornate gowns. green moss and flowers adorned the marble mantel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Fulton
Repo
Hasting
Annie Dealy
Wright
Allen Bragg
Les Cascades
Valley
Bell
de- Lyon
Houston
Dr. Dawson
Dr. Wagar
C. H. Stoddard
L. D. Folsom
J. B. Williams
C. Jones
W. D. Phillips
Rolfe
J.J. Poor
I. Fredrick
B. F. Leete
A. H. Manning
Poppy laden outfits at Mrs. Davis and others
Thesday's Deliy Jowrat notes a long list of ladies in carriage dress including Mrs J T Davis Mrs George Hill Mrs Frank Payne and many others in silk satin and lace, with bouquets of flowers. Gentlemen present include Falton Knowles Chamberlain and many more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. Roff
S. M. Jamison
de- Lyon
R. 8. Osburn
Lyman
Virginia
B. F. Bacon
Verdi
J. Dealy
Carson
Smith
Dr. Bergstein
Fassett
Lisle Jamison
Parker
J. S. Knowles
T. F. Laycock
Baptiste
Charles Gnuilling
Novacovich
J.T. Davis
Leor Fichu
George Hill
Frank Payne
P. N. Markey
E. Fowler
Wadaworth
W. M. Boardman
Barnett
Whitbeck
Boca
Cardinal Rosea
O. Whitaker
I. B. Martin
W. BR. Chamberlain
H.L. Fish
R. Smith
R. H. Lindsay
J. Schooling
C. J. Brookins
J.F. Alexander
Flora Finlayson
Lexa Finlayson
Tarleton
Jessie Jamison
Etta Smith
Beckie Fredrick
May Knox
Emma Fish
Millie Doten
Cora Jones
Cora Manning
Mary Hight
Katie Hight
Ella McNeeley
Eva Barnes
Josie Barnes
Miss Knowles
Mollie Rolfe
Katie Kinkead
Hattie Schooling
Minnie Gibbs
Henry
May Cara
Miss Quaiffe
Josie Burnett
BL Falton
J S Knowles
W BR Chamberlain
G R Mosher
Jerry Schooling
JB Williams
CJ Brookins
P B Comstock
A Dawson
Bishop Whitaker
de Bergstein
Wm Lucas
Judge King
Ed Fowler
HJ Thyes
Chas Gulling
H W Higgins
F M Payne
HE Higgins
al Wright
AH Manning
Frank Cory
BS Osborn
EB Jone
Marett
Dr J Lewis
A Nichols
J Fredricks
H L Fish
B Smith
LD Folsom
Mysterious Disappearance of Alfred Sheldon Near Kansas City
Alfred Sheldon, English agent for Blue Spring Milling Co., vanished near Kansas City, sparking rumors of an accounts shortage. Two letters received by Mrs. Sheldon claim he is held by the milling company, who demand settlement. England seeks consular inquiry in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Sheldon
Blue Spring Milling Company
Kansas City
Missouri
Sheldon
Friends of Sheldon
England
New York
Local court notes and a whisker dye ad
Justice Young handled a lively criminal docket yesterday with Frank McNay Pete Looney and Tom Fisher all hit with 30 to 60 day sentences for whisky sales to Indians. Wilson Williams fined for vagrancy. The week will see more criminal cases. A whisker dye ad promotes Buckingham's Dye claiming convenience durability and low cost. Irish publicist A M Sullivan criticizes dyn amite outrages by Irishmen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice Young
Frank McNay
Pete Looney
Tom Fisher
James Wilson
George Williams
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Daily Journal
Gallatin & Folsom
Pyramid Lake
John F. Alexander
Washington Territory
Charles Davis
Monarch
Toll’s
W. C. H. Martin
Chas. E. Davis
Oakland
W. A. Seaton
Davenport
Oleomargarine
E. J. Shattuck
E. J. Shattuck & Co
D. D. Bowen
Antelope Valley
Php
Wrk
Mr. James
Nature
Times-Review
Sam Davis
Steamboat
Wadsworth
Theodore Rousvelt
Geo. W. Curtis
Blaine
Logan
M. Guilfoile
Binghampton
N. Y
District Court
L. W. Lee
Orr Ditch
Bob Pixley
Mono
Bodie
Eureka
J. W. McVey
W. T. Sherman
Winnemucca
Atlantic and Pacific
Charley Stoddard
Daniel Boone
Arkansas
Surprise Valley
Col. A.C. Ellis
Bergman
Supreme Court
Wm. Riley
Barney Clow
Battle Mountain
Prof
Wiggins
Vennor
Henry G. Vennor
Montreal
Canada
W. W. Morrow
Sierras
J.C. Lewis
Rumsey
Hattie Lewis
J. A. Lewis
Harry Marett
S. Carpenter
Nye County
Insane Asylum
H. A. Tuttle
Grand Rapids
Michigan
Doctor Conn
Europe
Fanny DeAhna
Colonel DeAhna
United States
UR Insane Asylum
Nevadans
Chicago
C. C. Stevenson
East
Foley
Washington
National Committee
J. H. Rand
Captain Palmer
L. Lee
Illinois
Young
Ohio
John McNorton
Grand Chapter of
A. L. Fitzgerald
Thos. A. Manarey
Gold Hill
Wm. Sutherland
E. K
Geo. Walker
R. L. Fulton
Chas. Bicknell
R.A
Mason
Treas
J. D. Hammond
Geo. R. Davis
J. O. Bennetts
Egbert S. Kinhead
Hagerman
Democratic State Central Committee
Harry Flannery
Storey
Blaine and Logan
Mr. and
J H Binkead
RM Clark
PN Marker
W M Boardman
E Donahue
Geo Hymers
BF Leete
Me Leete
W D Phillips
JT Davis
AG Bragg
Bragg
F Becon
A Evang
Edsurber
AL Lin
Frea White
Rot Glen
Guy Martn
Chas Eaton
Win Pinnige
al Lindley
B Barnett
T Barnett
JJ Poor
L Jamison
S Horgkinson
GE Bolesworth
TF Lycock
Mr Parker
W OF Martin
C Hi Stoddara
F Pollard
D Allen
Thesday
G. F. Ferguson
Churchill
Knox
Grand Lodge of Masons
Gov. Laughton
Arizona
Charles Galling
Parka
Kelley
Crescent City
Cal
Honey Lake
Plumas Eureka
Plumas County
Hanks
Storey County
Wells Station
W. W. Grant
Court House
Jack O’brien
D. C. McKinney
San Jose
J.D. Hammond
Gen. Williams
P. B. Comstock
Fulton
Mrs. Comstock
Matt Canavan
G. K. Stampley
John Dennis
Sheriff Williams
Douglas
Dennis McCarthy
The
Virginia Chronicle
W. H. Oliver
Col. Ellis
Justice
Buckingham
A. M. Sullivan
Ireland
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