Town and County Notes from the May 3 1884 Weekly
The Sacramento market reports cherries in, District Court not in session, and various locals including Howard McKissick Bishop Whitaker Cambers Joe Wells and J W McCurday seen in town. Debts estates and business deals surface with mentions of an insolvency assignee Sheriff Emmitt, a 10 cent dividend, and sawmill plans at Lake Tahoe.
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Joe Odett
Emmitt
Fox Kelley
Lassen County
Jerry Blossom
Battle Mountain
California
Orr Ditch
Life Among the Piutes novel sparks East West divide
The East welcomes a new book Life Among the Piutes credited to Sarah Winnemucca the Piute princess. The author claims birth around 1844 and recounts Sallie and her brother’s capture and education in California, efforts to foster peace, Christian influence, and love stories woven into the tale, drawing contrast with Nevadan readers familiar with the Pinto people.
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Sarah Winnemucca
Winnemucce
Humboldt Lake
California
Sallie
East
Cooper
Nevada
Tragedy of Love in Rocklin Ends in Stabbing
J 8S Oman stabbed Ella Bennett a 22 year old divorced widow in Rocklin California after a brief conversation at the Trott Hotel. She survived, and Oman was captured near town by ex-Constable Waldron. He was held on $5,000 bond for assault to murder after evidence suggested premeditation and a plan to kill himself.
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Oman
Rocklin
Cal
Trott Hotel
Ella Bennett
J. M. Waldron
Auburn
California nugget racket revival nets brass breastpins
Reno residents share a warning from a California exchange about a scam. A swindler fakes distress to sell gold nugget breastpins for five dollars, claiming money is for a sick wife in San Francisco. Three pins were sold near Chico. one failed acid test showing brass core.
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California
San Francisco
Chico
Stabbing Affray in White Pine County at Lockwood Home
Report from Hamilton Nevada describes a stabbing in White Pine County on Monday. Dr. Lockwood, an elderly local, was attacked by Pete Decock, who was disarmed and beaten by bystanders before jail. Lockwood bled heavily but the wound may not be fatal. Decock was arrested. Uncalled letters list follows.
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Hamilton
White Pine County
The
Sentinel
Lockwood
Pete Decock
Eureka
Decook
Dr. Lockwood
Senator Fair Leaves Tucson for Washington Friday
Sanday's Dawty Journal notes a string of brief items from Nevada and surrounding towns. It mentions Senator Fair departing Tucson for Washington, various freight and supply movements from Surprise and Modoc, local personalities, a curfew issue in Bodie, and state news including snowfall, new lamp technology, and mining activity near Tuscarora.
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Senator Fair
Tucson
Washington
Wood
Smith
Jim Richardson
Modoc
Highway Trouble in Glendale District
Road Supervisor sought to regrade a highway by Heister Stevens ranch. Stevens protested and was arrested for obstructing the highway. the charge was dismissed and a later arrest for creating a public nuisance followed. No trial has occurred on the second count. counsel for both sides are engaged and the outcome is unknown.
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Glendale
Heister Stevens
Mackay’s Hindness Revealed in Dying Actor Note
The Salt Lake Tribune recounts Edwin Adams dying when John W. Mackay slipped into his room and left a check in a letter miscast as payment of a debt. The note was found under Adams’s pillow after his death, suggesting a disputed or hidden claim.
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The
Salt Lake Tribune
Edwin Adams
John W. Mackay
Adams
Mackay
Tetter
Bidwell Races Mark Surprise Valley 4th of July program
The Surprise Valley community plans four days of races at Fort Bidwell from Friday July 4 to Tuesday July 8 with running and trotting events, purses ranging from 58 to 280 dollars, and multiple rules including entry fees and weight limits. The celebration also features a Cedarville Band parade, an ovation for Hon. Mr. Stewart, and a grand ball in the evening led by Carars McGreacr and A D Magtry, the president and secretary.
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Surprise Valley
Fort Bidwell
Bidwell
Club
SP. M
Pacific Coast Blood Horse Association
Cedarville Cornet Band
Mr. Stewart
Carars McGreacr
A. D. Magtry
Washoe Republicans choose Blaine backers in primary
The Washoe Central Committee certified delegates from the primary with 230 ballots cast. Blaine led with 206 votes, Edmunds nine, Arthur eight, Logan seven, while many preferred any suitable Republican candidate the Convention may name. Objections to Blaine were minimal. Coeur d’Alene reports mines are not paying, only minor gold. camp may fail in three months. A San Jose band tour passed through Sacramento en route north, planning a Reno stop with a warm welcome. Silverado Co mines yield rich ore, with main shaft showing $1,200 to $1,500 per ton, and lower ore around $50. W R Thompson heads to Oregon. Sheriff Emmitt visits family for about a month.
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Central Committee
Blaine
Edmunds
Arthur
Logan
Washoe
Sam
Lincoln
W. B. Rowland
Peavine
Reno
Eagle City
Coeur d'Alene
Silverado Co
Sweetwater
Silverado Lode
Silverado
Advice to Mothers Teething Syrup Claim
Disturbance at night from a sick teething child prompts purchase of Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup. Claimed to relieve pain and cure dysentery diarrhea wind colic and inflamed gums while toning the body. Advertises nationwide sale through groggists at 25 cents per bottle with a dated notice.
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Mra Winslow
Heroic Charge at Pass Saves Day in Civil War Tale
A battle scene narrates Gen Gary leading a Union line to hold a key pass under Gen Thomas. The tide shifts, rebels press, Gary orders a final charge, and Union troops win as wounded shout in victory. Gary learns his son died from a heart shot in the same moment.
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Gary
Thomas
Gen
Mary A. Livermore
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