Sunday in Dianty Journey notes and town news
General Clarke and Joe Wheeler are in town along with several Carson and Bay visitors. Adaents, miners, merchants, and officials appear in a string of brief notices about travel, business openings, court updates, a stock sale, religious gatherings, and upcoming local events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. M. Clarke
Joe Wheeler
Bay
Boss Lewers
Ben Richardson
Peavine
Blaine and Logan Club
Carson
L. Cardies
Golden Eagle
C. P
M. Fredrick
Virginia City
G. W. Raine
Sierra Valley
Prof
Legate
Utah Mining Company
T. Gage
Bertie Budden
Emrich
Babe's Building
Commercial Row
D. L. Bliss
Poleta mine to be developed by Wm Irwin at Bishop Creek
Wm Irwin, longtime Bodie mining figure, travels to Bishop Creek to develop the Poleta mine. He purchased the claim, sees potential despite a limestone vein, and aims to a comprehensive program to profit for local ranchers. Bodie mines under his guidance yielded millions. Also reports an army of crickets invading Winnemucca Valley with notable, comic mitigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bishop Creek
Wm. Irwin
Bodie
Standard
Polsta
Irwin
Mr. Irwin
Joe Odett
Winnemucca Valley
Pyramid Lake
Mt. Tule
Hepperly Ranch
Tule Frank
Tuloe
Odett
Advertised Letters in Reno Post Office 1884 List
A June 21 1884 Reno Nevada Post Office list of advertised letters includes J F Banks Hans Jorgensen Chas Berder Mary Jensen N M Barrett Povel Jensen Mrs H K Brown Fred Kanlbach John Boyen Thos Kenady Bonsclair P Lippman A C Clark Jacob Laitz Delaven F8 Lee JD Dickey Thos Marther Martelli Peter Fredrick Miss B McCaffery Lulu Pierce Geo Helen EM Betz J H Hansen Swift Mra M H Hines Chas Schmidt Henry Hostetter Frank Thompson J W Jones Wm O Toombs Mra H C Oztanpo Evans P M.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anj
Reno, Nevada
Postoffice
Banks
J F Jorgensen
Hans Berder
Chas Jensen
Mary
Barrett
N M Jensen
Povel Barnett
H K
Jensen
H P Brown
O Kanlbach
Fred Boyen
John Kenedy
Thos Bonsclair
P Lippman
M Clark
A. C. Laitz
Jacob
Cor
LM Luke
NJ del
Library Fund Receipts and Expenses Reported
The record lists receipts from February 29 to June 20 totaling $145 10 and expenses including printing tickets $1000, church use cost 1075, Prof. Allens traveling 27 20, incidental expenses 100, leaving a balance in Reno Bank of 96 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I Seistra
Reno Bank
Investigation into county officials over turnip crop
The Grand Jury may be called to rule on a legal question regarding county officials. A past blunder by Deputy Sheriff Pine sowing turnip seed for bluegrass in the Court House yard led to County Treasurer Boyd appropriating the entire crop without consultation. The issue hinges on principle rather than value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pine
Court House
Boyd
Mt St Marys Academy Students Leave for Homes
Miss Agenia Germain and Miss Lily Germain depart for Winnemucca, Miss Pheebe Wise goes home, Miss Dora Burker to Palisades, Miss Victorine Pequigney to Virginia City, Miss Jennie Bowling to Ft McDermitt, and Miss Nellie Mulrooney to Janesville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sweet Home
Mt. St. Mary’s Academy
Agenia Germain
Lily Germain
Pheebe Wise
Winnemucca
Dora Burker
Palisades
Victorine Pequigney
Virginia City
Jennie Bowling
Ft. McDermitt
Nellie Mulrooney
Janesville
San Francisco Meat Market Rates For Carcasses
Slaughter to dealer prices listed by quality for beef veal mutton and pork. First quality beef 9 914? second 8 8%c third 6 70 veal 110? leather quotes for mutton wethers 50 and ewes 44, hogs live 6 6340, dressed 84 9c.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Arm Breaks in Barn Accident and Merced Shooting
Georgie Clark, 19, son of A. A. Clark, broke his right arm above the elbow after a horse kick while harnessing in the stall. Doctors Hogan and Dawson set the bone and he rested well. The note urges abstaining from disturbing religious tent meetings, warning of arrest for violations. A Merced dance house shooting Friday left one dead and several injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgie
A. A. Clark
Hogan
Dawson
Merced
Cal
Last Will and Testament of Myron C Lake Read in Reno
The last will of Myron C Lake, in custody since 1883, was opened in the Lake House and read in the presence of witnesses. The document names Myron Charles Lake as heir and outlines estate distribution rules, guardianship, and trustee appointment with conditions on age, sale of property, and support for the son. The will was filed for probate in Washoe County Nevada, dated September 6, 1882, with witnesses John B Williams and D B Boyd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iate
M. C
Nawe
Gap
Amex
Myron C. Lake
Reno
Ailmon
Edwin
Albert Lake
Melisss
Truckes Lodge
1.C.C. F
Washoe
Washoe County
Nevada
John B. Williams
D. B. Boyd
M. OC. Lake
Jons B. Wittiams
D. B. Boro
District Court Grand Jury Impaneled and Proceedings Told
The District Court met at 9 o'clock yesterday morning. A Grand Jury was impaneled with C. C. Powning as Foreman. Five prisoners held on various charges waived objections and agreed to stand trial. The Grand Jury returned with four indictments and ignored one. The judge kept the jury for possible further service and discharged them until July 23 if not needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C. Powning
Emery
Interesting epistle from a former Renelte in Reno
From San Francisco dated January 22 this letter notes warming politics with Blaine seen as strong on the Pacific Coast. It describes Mrs Langtry's San Francisco run, theater crowds, picnics, and local resorts. It mentions hoodlum picnic issues, Telegraph Hill observatory, and Reno visitors like Mark Parish and Dick Queen, plus a blow to the Music and Drama editor by Fred Bert and brothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bax Praxcrsco
Jane
Eorror Jovexar
Politica
Blaine
Pacific Coast
Lily
San Rafael
San Jose
Market Street
Frank Mosher
Johnny Carrier
Fred Bert
California Theatre
Grand Opera House
Oakland Theatre
Berts
Hyman Frederick
Frank Stoddard
Reno
Ratification Meeting Sparks Blaine and Logan Club
A Carson dispatch reports a packed Opera House for Blaine and Logan ratification Saturday with Judge Edwards presiding and speakers including Judge Hawley Judge Sabin George H Morrison Judge Leonard and C C Powning. A Blaine and Logan Club formed amid cheers and rapid signups. Also four prisoners indicted for housebreaking arraigned. two arrested for Fraser jewelry theft and two for freight car burglary. Rice's Surprise Party played in Virginia last evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carson
Opera House
Edwards
Hawley
Sabin
George H. Morrison
Leonard
C. C. Powning
William Woodburn
Blaine and Logan
Blaine and
Logan
John Ryan
John Wail
Jack Fraser
Hanlin
Mitchell
Rice
Virginia
New York Congressman Flower Clears Delegate Pledges Edge
A Chicago dispatch notes Congressman Flower of New York leads in delegate pledges for the first ticket spot. The younger Democracy backs him while old managers are wary. His backers promise a substantial fund of 2,060,000 dollars for campaign needs if nominated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Flower
New York
Ecat
Wadsworth Notes Show Local Happenings and Growth
Wadsworth notes in Truckee Republican detail a busy week: Tom Carey and others socializing, painters at the railroad offices, Donaldson planning to move into a new hotel by July 4, and Mrs. James Abbey visiting from Oakland. Local movements include Patsy Gillispie moving into a new house, stock range inspections by John Les and Andy Russell, and carpenters finishing offices while work shifts to the freight house. The Raphael building nears completion as a proposed saloon, described in colorful terms, with a remark on Wadsworth’s identity tied to its saloon. The weather is deemed excessively hot by residents. The county census reports 978 school children ages 6 to 18 in Washoe County, with 1,030 enrolled in 1883, down by 52.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kelley
D. D. Babcock
Bocs
Reno
Prof
Foster
California
Wadsworth
Arnstein
Germany
Knowles & Bainbridge
Manning & Knowles
Steamboat Hotel
Truckee
Oroville
Tom Carey
P. F. Scott
C. P
Donaldson
James Abbey
Oakland
Hot Springs
A. Young
Ben Smith
Patsy Gillispie
John Les
Andy Russell
W. Smith
Raphael
Wadeworth
Funeral of M. C. Lake at Lake House attended by Odd Fellows
The funeral of M. C. Lake was held Sunday afternoon at the Lake House with Rev. Wm Lucus officiating. The procession was led by Odd Fellows in full regalia and the remains were buried at Odd Fellows Cemetery where last rites were observed. Three county prisoners refused street labor and were chained to the iron fence in front of the Court House as punishment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertie Badden
Hose Companies
W. O. H. Martin
A. C. McFarliy
M. C. Lake
Lake House
Wm. Lucus
Order of Odd Fellows
Odd Fellows Cemetery
Strike at Campites Prospect Near Whitman Claim
Lyon County Times reports excitement over a new strike near the Whitman claim three miles from camp. Jack Richards and John Lawson found a promising prospect with free gold visible to the naked eye and rich silver in the rock. A shaft extends about twenty feet, and miners believe the rock will pay from top to bottom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyon County Times
Jack Richards
John Lawson
Whitman
Advice to Mothers Teething Syrup Promoted Nationwide
A vintage advertisement urges mothers to buy Mr Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething children. It claims immediate relief for crying and restlessness and says the syrup cures dysentery diarrhoea wind colic and reduces inflammation. Marketed as from a senior US nurse and physician, the product is sold by druggists worldwide at 25 cents a bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Winslow
Blackwell's Durham Tobacco Co Claims Global Lead
The second largest U.S. revenue source stems from tobacco. Blackwell's Durham Tobacco Co of Durham NC says it is the world’s largest tobacco impanufacturer and promises to give away 11950 dollars in cash. Also mentions Ayer's Sereaparilis as a blood purifier and energizer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Blackwell
Durham Tobacco Co
Durham
N. C
Ayer
Rhine River A Tribute To Its Grandeur And Beauty
A translated German homage praises the Rhine for its noble symmetry and perfect form. From Alpine glaciers feeding emerald lakes to bustling cities and strong commerce, the river is described as a moving water mirror, clear and constant, shaping a free, productive land from source to sea. Reno Nevada June 23 1884.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhine
Europe
Alps
Switzerland
Holland
Reno
Nevada
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Nevada State Journal
Lassen Advocate
T. Bender
Bender
J. F. Myers
Lake Independence
Navajq
Norcross
Alta
Judge King
Charley Hill
Ben
Bacon
Laughton's Springs
Johnny Wolff
Turn-Verein
White Plains
G. W. Cutts
Antelope Valley
New Hampshire
L. N. Breed
BR. E. Ross
Los Angeles
John Bowman
Justice Young
H. J. Fish
Dr. Waggoner
Z. ¥. Laycock
J. F. Hollerday
Prem Twseday
C. Derby
States
the State University
Ed Dalton
Long Valley
Ned Smith
J. F. Emmittt
Phil Depanger
Woodland
Bobo
Mayberry
Ruben Geise
Horn Building
Bergman
Supreme Court
George Clare
John Rouse
Billy Green
Irving Decions
Surprise Valley
Idaho Avalanche
Silver City
Fish Lake Valley
Carson Mint
Robt. Glen
New Tacoma
Washington Territory
United State
Leadbetter’s
Board of Examiners
Virginia Street
Boss Buckley
Democrats
Boss Canavan
Nevada Democrats
Nevada Central Railway
Battle Mountain
Austin
Reese River
Johnny Fitzgerald
The
Palace
Tate Frank
Stemboat
Wspaper Hrerhy
Library Fund
Geanvize F. Fostex
Sate B.C. Lake
Eran
District Court
Renelte
Telegraph Hill
Bari
Watsworth Notes
Washee County
Gethee
Pyramid
Mala
G. B. Mendleaben
Granville F. Foster
ED Tay Wil Gee
Portage
Prue & CO
Auguste
Maine
Rasererice Ga
Ameries
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