Prom Saturdays's Deny Joureal
Brief items from Prom Saturdays's Deny Joureal note W W Robins an Eastern Nevada printer is in town Phi Bates sold his Long Valley ranch to Jim McNamara snow at Lake Taboo is twelve feet deep Carson Mint coinage for February totaled 480000 County Assessor Stoddard to begin county work next Monday Post office location moving to Mrs Preacott's building and then likely to old Bropher corner Jake Becker plans a two story dwelling at Sierra and Fourth streets John Devoy filed insolvency in District Court yesterday and surrendered all property A quip about every man having a mentor and wife as tormentor Dick Kelly busy with fruit and shade tree orders first day of Spring Wesley Badler hobbling on crutches after five months confined to room Miss Hunt to hold regular dance at Kimball Hall Saturday night dances growing popular Short joke about studying and being a Democrat railroad workman hurt on Verdi bridge with four inch gash. taken to Reno for treatment
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phi Bates
Long Valley
Jim McNamara
Taboo
Risit
Carson
Jake Becker
Sierra
Fourth Streets
Lee
John Devoy
Verdi
Reno
Bergman
Judge Webster Discusses God in Nature at Leefaree
The M E Church was filled to hear Judge Webster’s discourse on God in Nature. He argued with clear logic, linking creation to divine wisdom and control. The lecturer spoke eloquently, guiding the audience through reflections on creation and its maker. The lecture was a success and more are hoped to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M.E. Church
Webster
Blackstone
Resigns from U S Surveyor General Nevada Office
James Butler, after 18 years in the U S Surveyor General's Nevada office, severed his connection yesterday. His draughtsmanship and knowledge of laws aided the service. He will visit England soon to see relatives. T F Laycock appointed Chief Clerk to fill Butler's vacancy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Butler
U. S. Surveyor General's Office
Nevada
Butler
England
T. F. Laycock
World’s Fair Fund Push for San Francisco Proposed
Pensions are donated along the coast to signatures urging Congress to appropriate 2,000,000 for a World’s Fair in San Francisco. Funds would be disbursed under the governor and a San Francisco executive committee of prominent businessmen, promising lasting state benefits. Also reported: the Bishop Creek Stage robber is sentenced to two years in state prison. Sheriff Gregg has jailed Harries, Mairs, and Behalten.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
San Francisco
Bishop Creek
Gregg
Inyo
Harries
Mairs
Behalten
Quiet courthouse marriage ends in swift lynching tale
The Jovamat account recalls Oscar Ritter and Miss Jennie Dodge wed quietly in a court house. The couple vanished, later Ritter was jailed, then mob violence freed him and hanged him in Hailey, Idaho. Report says Ritter forced his wife into a house of prostitution, sparking the mob's vigilante action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Ritter
Revo
Jennie Dodge
Hailey
Iaho
Ritter
Setro Tunnel Extension Rumor Impeded by Royalty Claim
Report says Setro Extension interests near Mount Davidson push a main tunnel through the mountain. A $2 a ton royalty would not bind mines west of Mount Davidson if completed, dampening the extension’s likelihood. Still, potential bonanzas west of the Comstock could entice the effort, making such a find possible though unlikely.
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Setro Tunnel Company
Mount Davidson
Comstock
Plasterer Cordier Ends Life in Los Angeles Building
Cordier a Denver migrant working as a plasterer hanged himself in a new Los Angeles building. His body was found by an Italian passerby Rosmasco who later died from the shock. The man left a wife and one child in Denver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Cordier
Denver
Rosmasco
Grand military and civic ball planned in Virginia City
A grand military and civic ball will be held in Virginia City on April 4 to raise funds for Decoration Day and to create funds for veterans of the late rebellion and Mexican veterans lacking support who deserve admission to the Veterans' Home of the Pacific Coast. The plan seeks aid for transportation and sustenance to ensure these veterans reach the home, with Reno anticipated to provide strong backing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia City
Pacific Coast
Reno
Thompson case at Reno Savings Bank proceedings clarified
In the Thompson case at Reno Savings Bank Crockett et al the Crockett default was set aside and the plaintiff allowed to answer promptly. Denial by Jas H Kinkead executor of R H Crocker and John H Kinkead administrator of James H Kinkead argued, submitted, and five days granted for briefs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thompson
Reno Savings Bank
Crockett Et al
Crockett
Jas. H. Kinkead
R. H. Crocker
John H. Kinkead
James H. Kinkead
Riverside Lodge Meeting Postponed To March 11
A special Riverside Lodge No. 20 meeting set for Saturday night is postponed to the regular lodge night on March 11. The Reno Saving Bank case is referenced with the Second street stone crossing as a perpetual monument to its credit, with depositors drawn to promenade over it as a form of recompense, while bank suits await court resolution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside Lodge
Reno Savinge Bank
Second Street
Reno Jovanaz
Tuascarora Times
Consumption Cured By Plain Vegetable Remedy
An elderly physician retired from practice claims a simple vegetable formula cures consumption bronchitis catarrh asthma and general debility. He says thousands benefited and offers free instruction and directions by mail. Address Dr J C Reymond 164 Washington St Brooklyn NY for details with a stamped reply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East India
J. C. Reymond
Washington Street
Brooklyn
N. Y
Reno Fire Anniversary Prompts State Fair Talk
From Sanday's Deity Journal to-morrow Elevit. vs Steamer Day. D A Bender in town yesterday. Weather praised. Etta Barnes ill. Commissioners meet tomorrow. Reno fire anniversary observed. Katie Putnam theatre tomorrow. Evans and Black back from Long Valley. Bodie supervisor Irwin in town. Fraser to cast at foundry soon. Is Reno to have a State Fair this year. Conkling improving. McKay may resign for Bodie posting. Water stream in Candelaria Tacaday. N and O freight from north. Mrs J G Law to Pacific Grove for health. mother A H Barnes to accompany. Moore markets hive advantages. L L Crockett appointed Mint clerk. First day of Spring pleasant. Not left the state, Harris not vacant. Vagrants rounded up. six hours to trial. all had skipped town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katie Putnam
Jim Evans
Frank Black
Long Valley
Supt. Irwin
Bodie
The
Bay
Mr. Fraser
Reno
J. G. Law
Pacific Grove
Cal
A. H. Barnes
Moore
Jake Becker
Elko Free Press
E. B. Harris
Board of Regents
State University
Justice Young
Destructive blaze at Reno Foundry destroys building
At about 3 P M yesterday the Reno Foundry was destroyed by fire caused by the cupola. Firefighters delayed by locating the fire and water pressure could not save the plant, with the east wing and main building reduced to flames. Loss estimated at 15000 dollars, insured for 8500. Fraser plans to rebuild once adjustments are completed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reno
Fraser
Water Company
Public School Notes and Monthly Teachers Meeting
Reno public school notes report four new pupils enrolled on Monday with total enrollment over 550 since September 3. High school attendance steady despite spring dropouts. preparatory and primary sections filling due to good weather. A writing school led by Prof. M. Tighe opens in the superintendent’s room. Art sketches draw praise for Reno High and State Superintendent Young’s favorable Carson papers mention. Lectures for the public library begin with Judge Webster, next by Rev. A. B. Palmer on illiteracy, and a library donation canvass urged by B. F. Leete.
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M. Tighe
Reno
Ihs
Young
Carson
M. E. Church
Webster
A. B. Palmer
B. F. Leete
Effie McNeeley
County Board of Commissioners
Asylum Visit Sparks Praise Of State Institute Improvements
Deputy Sheriff Milo Taber returned from Reno with John Flick to the State Asylum for the insane. He praised the vast improvements since his last visit to the Town by the Truckee, noting a large subs tantial building heated by water and lit by gas, excellent management, and meticulous cleanliness throughout. A 160 acre grounds plan includes brick stables and a 12 cow dairy. meals are nutritious and varied. Dr. Bishop and staff receive high praise, inmates are well cared for, with only three deaths in ten months and no need for punishment to subdue inmates. The Elko man Henry Hansom greeted Taber, boasting extensive real estate holdings across America.
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Elke Independent
Saye
Milo Taber
Reno
John Flick
State Asylum For
Taber
Truckee
Bishop
Elko
America
Court case Reese versus Kinkead continued for witness absence
District Court adjourned Reese versus Kinkead due to witness Derby absence until Wednesday at 1 PM. In Raphael versus creditors an order authorized subpoena to compel attendance of parties to testify about property bought at insolvent sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reese
James H. Kinkead
Crocker
C. Derby
M. Raphael
Advertised Letters in Reno Post Office 1884 List
The Reno Nevada post office publicly lists letters called for March 1 1884. Abila P Nielson C Bedford Ed E Phipps Eugene Dormer Miss Ms Pite L Foster Show E-2 Golden MT Show C Hughes Lottie Winzell Mise Isabel Mrs Mary Wise H J Johnson C Williams C M Jammox P M.
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Reno
Nevada
Postoffice
Abila
P Nielson
C Bedford
Ed E Phipps
Eugene Dormer
Ms Pite
L Foster
D Show
Golden
MT Show
C Hughes
Lottie Winzell
Mise Isabel
Mary Wise
H J Johnson
C Williams
The Sullivan Boughs and Their Rough Reputation
The Sullivan gang of sloggers in San Francisco are described by The Star as roughs whose presence damages the city. The piece calls for their suppression by police, arguing it would benefit decency, humanity, and civilization.
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Sullivan
San Francisco
The
Star
Sale of Northern Belle Property To Satisfy Holmes Judgment
U S Marshal Corbett sold all personal effects of the Northern Belle Mining Company yesterday. On March 20 the marshal will sell the realty and improvements to satisfy the Holmes judgment. The sale will likely wind up the Northern Belle with the Holmes Company expected to bid in the property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northern Belle Mining Company
U. S
Corbett
Holmes
Northern Belle
Holmes Company
Monstrous Sack Carried by Hank Knight Reveals Skins Tale
A JocEnal reporter observed Hank Knight on the street with a large sack thought to be for a Fall campaign. Examination revealed the sack contained nine beaver and two otter skins from Elko intended for his brother at the Bay, not Bayard cash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hank Knight
Fail
Hank
Elko
Proposed Republican Canvass of the South
Virginia writer John 8 Wise argues the Republican canvass should target the South with top party talent. He predicts 50,000 white votes could swing Virginia for the Republican nominee, aided by leaders like Bilsine Kelley and Kasson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John 8. Wise
Virginia
the Herald
South
Union
Bilsine
Kelley
Pennsylvania
Kasson
The Seymour Platform Tariff plank in 1868 platform
The New York World editorial argues Morrison's tariff plank in the Democratic platform of 1868 carried New York for Seymour. It notes Seymour used patronage, war prejudices, and Grant's prestige to win the state, and claims the party now speaks the same principles. New York could be carried in 1884 only on this platform or something like it.
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The
New York World
Morrison
Seymour
New York
Grant
The Fits John Porter Case Injunction Secrecy Bill
Senator Ingalls introduces measure to lift the injunction of secrecy from the Porter court martial allowing members to disclose details to the public and testify when required.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ingalls
Fitz-John Porter
Warner's Safe Rheumatic Cure Promoted in Public Notice
A Chicago Journal piece warns of daily dangers to air water and food and promotes Warner's Safe Rheumatic Cure through the story of W J Ferguson who attributes his recovery from rheumatic pains to the remedy. The article cites millions affected by rheumatic issues and urges public use of the cure to avoid suffering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
W. J. Ferguson
W. W. Kelly
Ferguson
California
New York City
Hoe
Brooklyn Bridge
Warner
Mackay in London Secures Mackay-Bennett Cable Success
John W. Mackay president of Commercial Cable Company, currently in London for a few days on his way home to America, has completed all arrangements to guarantee the success of the Mackay Bennett cable during his European stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Mackay
Commercial Cable Company
London
America
Europe
Advice to Mothers Teething Syrup Advertisement
Disturbing night cries from a teething child prompt purchase of Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup. Claims to relieve pain and treat dysentery diarrhea wind colic regulate the stomach gums inflammation and tone the body. Said to be a prescription of a well known nurse and physician and sold by druggists worldwide price 26 cents.
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Mra Winslow
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Prom Saturdays
W.W. Robins
Stoddard
Dick Kelly
Wesley Badler
Leefaree
MPA LP
Setro
District Court
Lelse
Jamison’s
Sanday
Deity Journal
D. A. Bender
Etta Barnes
Board of Commissioners
T. K. Stewart
George W. Conkling, Jr
Donald McKay
C. P
Candelaria
Truckee Republican
Sierra Valley
L. L. Crockett
Public School Notes
Nemi
the Asylum
Elke
M. Jammox, P.M
Sullivan Boughs
Hanus “Rack Nee
John Porter
Warbing
Chicago Journal
Ayer
Massachusetts
Z. F. HaRuis
Buckland
Mase
Lowell
Dc. Ayer
Portien
Orly
Royal Baking Powder CO
Aovidkw
Wall Gt
Spinnney
Dejosita
Ian Hue
DE. Spinney & CO
Hearney St
Egbirt A. Gunn
M. D
Nickles Publishing CO
Asea
Gurprie
Montgomery Ward
Cage
IS Pwsp Appramgtiyis
Pepe Crete
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