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Newspaper
Weekly Nevada State Journal
Location
Reno, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1884
Page
3
A compact recap of Reno area happenings includes illness reports for Cahn, social notes on Jacob Bitner’s return from an Eastern trip, and preparations for high school exercises. State and county officials pass through, while mines and trials draw attention. The Bodie mine bullion outlook and local court activity also feature.
An 1898 plea to Nevada schoolteachers to unite for better laws and a State Board of Education. It urges forming a stronger State Teachers Association, funding a statewide bill, and interconnected correspondence to influence the next Legislature. Remittance details direct funds to M. D. Bowen in Franktown Nevada.
Yesterday morning Jovanan published what purports to be the last will of M C Lake. It makes no provision for the surviving wife, who is his present spouse. Under Section 10 of the will act, marriage after the will and death of the testator with a living wife revokes the will unless provision is made. If no provision is found, the estate will be settled by probate law without the will’s aid.
At 10 o'clock yesterday morning the four prisoners under indictment appeared in court. John Ryan and John Wall pleaded guilty to breaking into Jack Fraser's house and were remanded until Thursday for sentence. Handlin and Mitchell pleaded not guilty to breaking open a freight car and were set for trial at 10 o'clock this morning. Emery v. Smith judgment entered for the plaintiff.
Judge Boardman ruled for Martin & Clarke in a complex case arising from B. B. Norton’s default to county funds in 1878. Banks held certificates and cattle to secure $10,000, later failed, with D. A. Bender & Co. continuing control. Haydon claimed priority, Executors disputed title. prior trials and a Supreme Court affirmation led to the recent verdict clarifying interpleader standings.
The July number showcases serials, short stories, poems, sketches, and adventures with leading features like Australia and its Colonial Confederation and The Sons of Liberty. It spans 128 quarto pages with over 100 illustrations and a colored frontispiece The Feather in her Cap. Price 25 cents per issue or 2 50 a year postpaid. Address Mrs. Frank Leslie Publisher 63 55 and 57 Park Place New York
The article recalls Henry Orr as the sole surviving among Washoe and Truckee 1860 settlers with others like Felix O Neil A D Martin Charley Gates Edward Ing and George Sturtevant having passed away. Orr plans to stay on despite aging while facing a short lease on life as warned by Mrs Bowers. A separate note reports E L Bridges leading a surveying party to Dixie Valley seeking Jim Rogers who disappeared after entering the hills and remained missing after a long search.
The Silver State reports that on Monday twenty four bales of wool weighing about 15,600 pounds were unloaded at the Winnemucca depot from Senator Mc Connell's flocks and another 9,000 to 10,000 pounds belonging to G F Tarrittin.
Prem Thursday's Daily Journey reports Reno as the school town of the state. It lists local figures such as Nathan and Horn, mentions buildings nearing occupancy, a Bay voyage, and strawberry harvesting. It also notes snow on Sierra peaks, a pending ball, and various civic actions, including political shifts and court proceedings.
In Reno rumors of a secret wedding circulated for weeks. The law requires the officiant to file the certificate with the Recorder within 90 days, or face a $50 fine. The Recorder's office will monitor for the filing in the remaining 10 days.
The Truckee Meadows will cut 30,000 tons of hay this year with 10,000 tons carried over, totaling 40,000 tons to consume. Cattle will be brought in during the Fall to feed, raising questions about adequate demand. Farmers are urged to raise cattle to create a market for hay, since people eat meat but cannot consume hay as is.
Robert B. Farguson, in a temporary fit of insanity, shot himself at Smith Hill's ranch in Spanish Springs Valley. He had been employed by Hill for about two months and was seen as not in his right mind. Coroner Dickens has charge of the body and effects. an inquest will be held today.
The Silver State reports apple trees in Unionville Guthrie's Paradise Valley show heavy fruit set and a record crop unless prevented. Humboldt apples are favored for winter use, as codling moths and other insects damaging California orchards are absent locally.
The Humboldt River is falling as Sunday and Monday rain show ers fade from memory. Paradise Valley reports also show streams receding. On July 5 three races will be run at Winnemucca for good purses. Distances are 300 yards 200 yards and a half mile, all free for all horses.
A crowd attended the eighth year closing exercises at Bishop Whitaker's School for Girls. Miss Kittie Grippen led salutatory duties and solo performances, with Miss Sallie Dunkle and Miss Hattie Schooling praised for essays and oratory. Prizes honored music, elocution, painting, and other arts as graduates Hattie Schooling, Kittie Grippen, and Sallie Dunkle received accolades amid decor, flowers, and a Burlesque Ivanhoe finale.
The Nevada Theater hosted Bishop Whitaker School for Girls last night for the 2let rehearsal of the Music Department. Miss Quaiffe received praise as the audience applauded broadly, marking a triumph for all involved and a fond memory for graduates and attendees.
The Lake estate case draws public attention amid legal theories on trusteeship and administration. If Trustees appoint an Executor a $100000 bond is required. if the will is set aside Mrs. Lake may obtain letters of administration. Mrs. Jane Lake may be entitled to one half, with the other half to Charles Myron and Mrs. Mary Lake if the will is voided. Savings Bank suits could reduce the estate, but all heirs are expected to receive a lawful share despite possible complications.
A reader reports the bridge over the big ditch opposite Dr. Hogan’s residence on Center street is in dangerous condition. Planking has given way and may let a team through any day. The Board chair and Roadmaster dispute authority, urging immediate repairs.
Reno Encampment No 5 of the I C C F has elected John Bowman as Chief Patriarch E Leadbetter as High Priest H P Brown as Senior Warden D B Boyd as Scribe Thos Barnett as Treasurer These officers will be installed at the next meeting by Deputy Grand Patriarch Joseph V Peers.
Pop was produced to a fair house at the Nevada Theater Tuesday evening. The company has not improved since its appearance over a year ago and did not give a very satisfactory performance. Kate Castleton was billed but did not appear in town.
The Journat misstated Henry Orr as the oldest inhabitant. Earlier residents include George Alt H M Frost the Steele Brothers G W Huffaker and old man Smith of Pleasant Valley who lived in Truckee Meadows before Orr arrived.
Members of Lyon Lodge No 12 Knights of Pythias Dayton are preparing accommodations and entertainment for the Grand Lodge session starting Monday August 4. The preparations emphasize hospitality and programing for visiting members.
The State case against Hanlin and Mitchel for housebreaking ended yesterday with a conviction. The four defendants convicted at this term will be sentenced this morning. E Bray elected Principal of Gold Hill schools replacing Mrs. Swift who resigned. Bray previously served five years as Dayton Schools principal. An endorsement praises Parker's Ginger Tonic for nervous prostration and other family ailments from Mrs Jines of Albany.
Late advices from New York describe a cyclonic financial disturbance shaking prosperity. The piece analyzes inflated railroad securities, European capital, and bank deleveraging, warning Californians of looming strain yet noting Pacific coast resilience and the harvest economy as a stabilizing factor.
A political note asserts Americans will elect Blaine for president. It claims Blaine and Logan will win Indiana by at least ten thousand, with Republicans and Democrats uniting for the people's candidates. The piece also says New York favors Bisine and Legan for the electoral vote.
A Democratic exchange states Logan is part Indian, but supporters insist he is entirely Indian and a "mighty big Injun," revealing a contested identity claim within political discourse.
The American people should hear England howl over the nomination of James G. Blaine, hailed as the greatest defender of American interests. The Anion volunteers remember their old commander John A. Logan as a true friend and leader. Lake Voorhees cattle ranch in Wyoming spans 1,000,000 acres and can hold about 75,000 head of cattle.
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