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Newspaper

Weekly Nevada State Journal

Location

Reno, Nevada, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1884

Page

6

Nevada Daily Briefs From Reno June 21 1864 Itemized News

Laborers and locals in Reno report visitors and residents like L Adams from Fis Springs and I H Ball from Washoe Valley. Prisoners in county jail numbered 16 while C P land agent B F Tuttle and John Meyers smoke Chicago cigars. Judge Boardman opened court in chambers. Peavine boss camp remarks by Capt Griffin. court house repairs delayed. Miss Nell Clarke and Rountree wed in Carson. Utilities include limited public documents to Mt Mary's School and local libraries. Utah Mining Co. meets in San Francisco July 8 with National Democratic events in Chicago.

Edward Wilson California Reno Colorado Johnny Meyers Chicago Washington Slater Susanville Boca J. T. Davis Mound House Capt. Griffin Peavine Court House John McNair Sierra Valley Salt Lake Journal School For Mt. St. Mary’s Academy Public School John P. Jones Utah Mining Company San Francisco Seventh Day Adventists North Virginia Street Elder Ballou C. A. Pease Modoc County Virginia

The Flight of Time and the Passing of Seasons

A reflective meditation on time's swift passage from spring to summer and back to Christmas, contrasting fleeting beauty with lasting hope. It compares blossoms and grain to human life, noting growing greenness, fading flowers, and the cycle of seasons, ending with a note of hopeful recall of holidays.

Fair Castle

Solar disturbances may hint at earth events this year

A European science note discusses four planets nearing the sun creating a prime chance to study sun spots and solar storms. While a direct link to earthquakes or cyclones is unproven, past patterns suggest possible climate relationships. A local reader, S Beemer, laments school affairs and questions pupil teacher relations.

Advertised Letters List Uncalled for at Reno Post Office 1884

The Reno Nevada Post Office announces uncalled letters for 1884. Names include Chabarria, Johnson, Cole, Henry Ewen, Leeth, Fife, Line, Frichette, Mayer, Gray, McComa, Gomes, Norton, Henderson, O Brate, Hart, Orfom, Horton, Post, Howeston, Roberts, Hunter, Rice, Edward Howard, Satora, Jones, Storey, Onnanpo Evans among others.

Reno, Nevada Postoffice Janelith Chabarria Johnson Cole Harry Karence Henry Ewen John Leeth B Fife P Line Bob Frichette Peter Mayer Armda Gray McComa M Gomes A Norton F Henderson F O'Brate Miss Hart Ellen Orfom Rob Horton J A Post Howeston A P Roberts C C Hunter Mra Sadie Rice Edward Howard Satora Peet Jones Wm Storey Wm Onnanpo Evans P. M

Esmeralda Lodge Elects Officers and Grand Lodge Delegates

At Esmeralda Lodge No. 16 K of P last Thursday evening officers were elected: Charles H. Heilshorn P C E W Taylor C C E Van Alstine V C John Blair K of BR and S W R Benjamin M of F F A Angell M of E D J Lewis P. Grand Lodge delegates chosen: C H Heilshorn John Blair and A Summerfield, to meet in Dayton on August 8.

Esmeralda Lodge No. 16 Charles H. Heilshorn P. C E. W. Taylor C. C E. van Alstine V. C John Blair W. R. Benjamin F. A. Angell D. J. Lewis Grand Lodge Dayton C. H. Heilshorn A. Summerfield

School Trimbled Feud Ends in Justice Court Settlement

The dispute between Mr Beemer and Prof Webb over a schoolyard incident was settled in Justice Court. Beemer pleaded guilty to assaulting Webb, while Webb, arrested for assaulting the boy, was acquitted after trial. Proposals for Insane Asylum supplies from July 1 to January 1 are invited by Commissioners. See advertisement in another column.

Beemer Prof. Webb Webb

Ocean Spray saloon opens. Grand Jury to be called

Uncle Jake Moran opens the Ocean Spray saloon in town. Judge Boardman plans to call a Grand Jury for some day next week. Several locals make trips through Reno or to the Bay, including D L Bliss and wife and J B Withington. The Fourth of July procession will feature the Tuscarora Knights in uniform. Many locals report travel, fishing, mining ventures, and weather turning summery.

Stoddard Legate Charles E. Davis Oakland Reno J. B. Withington White Pine Bay Tuscarora Knights of Pythias E. C. McClellan C. A. Korn San Francisco Salt Lake Palisade Liebigss Liebig Curse of Aix

Genoa Fourth of July Races Set For 1884 Purse

The Genoa committee approves a July 4th program offering a $100 purse for horses five years old and under raised or kept in Douglas County. Entries due by June 24 1884 and track position drawn then. A July 5 race offers another $100 purse for Douglas County horses, age not limited. Judge Goodwin weighs in on Mrs Langtry.

Genoa Douglass County Douglas County W. Donano D. B. Pan F. A. Cox

Pioneering Stage Driver Fayette Haskell Recalls Narrow Escape

Fayette Haskell of Lockport New York, veteran stage driver, recounts a near fatal Lewiston Niagara Falls dash with General Scott aboard. He describes years of exhaustion and a turning point after using Warner's Safe Cure, crediting his wife’s advice and the remedy for restoring health and vitality.

Fayette Haskell Lockport N. Y Mrr Haskell Lewiston Niagara Falls Buffalo General Scott Warner Mr. Haskell Niagara Falls

Woman committed to asylum after insanity ruling

Mrs. Charlotte Lundholm a 56 year old Swedish native examined before Judge Boardman Suan Saturday morning found insane and sent to the asylum. Known in Reno for years she managed M. C. Lake’s residence then lost money in San Francisco boarding house venture and returned via Carson to Reno. Her husband vanished years ago on a trip to Sweden and never reached home, a mystery blamed for her breakdown. J. S. Jackson Washoe City Civil War veteran noted pension increase to 24 dollars monthly and mining prospects near Mount Davidson.

Charlotte Lundholm Sweden Boardman Suanday Lundholm Reno M. C. Lake Marsh San Francisco Carson J. 3. Jackson Washoe City Jackson Mount Davidson

Pyramid Mining and Stewart & Company Finalize Furnace Contract

The Pyramid Mining Company contracted Stewart & Company to construct a furnace at Pyramid. The site is chosen and completion is expected within 30 days. Stewart & Company will build and guarantee the furnace to process ore up to 95 percent of assay value for $6,000.

Pyramid Mining Company Stewart & Company Pyramid

A Gypsy Camp Near Sutton Avenue Sparks Local Fears

A Reno Enterprise note warns of a gypsy camp of seven wagons near North D Street and Sutton Avenue, with about fifty children and livestock. The piece laments potential child theft, cites prospecting Reno parties north of the city, and mentions Mt. St. Mary's Academy closing term with exams. It also advertises Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething and J. C. Ayer hair products as esthetics discourse.

D Street Sutton Avenue Reno Comstock Mra Winslow

Satisfactory Result From Pittsburg Mine Ore Shipment

Bean and Morgan shipped 17 tons of ore from the Pittsburg mine at Battle Mountain to Grass Valley for reduction. The Union reports a yield above 60 dollars per ton, pleasing the shippers who plan to ship 30 tons weekly.

Bean & Morgan Pittsburg Battle Mountain Grass Valley Union

Nevada May patent issued for mining claims list

In May new patents were issued for Nevada mining claims including Night Watch Silver Mine and Night Watch lode of Sutro Mining Company, Silver lode, Frederick A. Hawke, Socrates quartz lode, J. K. N. Owen, Alcyone lode, Eugene N. Robinson, Irene lode.

Nevada Night Watch Night Watch Lode Sutro Mining Company Frederick A. Hawke J. K. N. Owen Alcyone Eugene N. Robinson

Public School Library to Host Lecture on Whetstones

Reverend J. D. Hammond of Cargon will give the next library lecture for the public school program. The talk is titled Whetstones and will be held Friday evening. Mr DeLaMatyr was slated to speak but has withdrawn in favor of Hammond.

Gold Hill Verein Steamboat Springs Horror Journal S. Beemer J. D. Hammond Cargon DeLaMatyr Hammond

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Nevada State Journal Daily Journal L. Adams Fis Springs Varian I. H. Ball Washoe Valley B. F. Tuttle C. P W. L. Prichard Churchill County Detective Hickey Sacramento H. I. Beck Leadbetters A. E. Ross Long Valley Nell Clarke R. M. Clarke Virginia City Rountree T. Bender Osburn W. R. Chamberlain W.S. Bender Independence Lake Virginia & Truckee Railroad Company P. Election School Trenbdie Jake Moran Ocean Spray Hanks Storey Wells John Horn Montana Prof. Owman Chosen Friends Jerry Bond Johnn Fisher Lassen County Lassen John Ervin Mr. Poor Ballou G. W. Verrill East Modoc Fort Bidwell Louis Dean Granite Creek Hornet Cottonwood Allen’s Mill Emmitt Dr. Bergman A.C. McFarlin Samuel Painter Omeda Milford Fish Springs Oregon al Longley F. Lemmon R. S. Osburn Griffin Commercial Row Palace Corner Virginia Street Monarch Saloon A. J. Thyes Thyes Salvation Army Justice Young Jack Hutchinson John Richardson Bul Run John Thurman Butler TRE Genoa Judge Goodwin Mrs. Langtry The Salt Lake Tribune Zenobia Helen Troy Ellen Terry Modjeska Trestige Priver Blackwell’s Bull Blackwell Buckingham’s Buckingham BR. P. Hall & Co Nashua, N.H Sol Parker Rene Angra Erie Rock Island Pacefic Io Central Ohanee Rede Fonte Councils Bth Coe Atchieon Siiinespotis Oago Minnespolis Albert Lea Vie Geneca Richmond Norte Eerie Louist le Hex Lexlagtatios Cupcinieke Disvapolis Omaha Mt Olia St. Paul Palace Torough Great Rock Island R. R. Cable Geni Mer Pose Agy Chicaco Page Congress Blaine Logan J. C. Ayer & Co Parkeer Inscox & CO Wiliam St New York Floreston Cologne Geary St United States Geary Street Francico Cal Mason Street Kearney Spinney Kearney Sr DR. Spinney & CO Kearney St H. Hallett & CO Portland U.S America Maine Tutt’s Tutt Murray Street Btingon & CO Male
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