Weekly Nevada State Journal May 31 1884 Briefs
From Saturday's Daily Journal the Reno area notes include visitors and moves such as John L Crow from Clover Valley Judge Belknap from California and Mrs J B Marshall visiting California. English George case set for trial Monday in District Court. Local business and weather remarks plus minor items on merit of stock cattle improvements and a gunshot scar of Martha Washington treated by Prof Laycock at the Palace hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George
M. J. Curtis
Long Valley
A. E. Ross
John Ross
L. C. Bacheldor
John Mitzker
W.W. Cole
Salt Lake Jane
Leadbetter’s
Martha Washingon
Palace Hotel
Laycock
Youthful Travelers From Ireland Reunited Orphaned Siblings
Two orphan children arrived by emigrant train from Ireland and sought their uncle Joseph Walsh at Reno. Local helpers W H Derry and Billy Ford found quarters at Pollard House. The uncle's correct address in Sutro three miles from C C rail line resolved the confusion as the siblings awaited him.
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Ireland
W.H. Derry
Billy Ford
Pollard
Joseph Walsh
Reno
Sutro
C. P
A Fighting Parson Readies Memorial Day Oration
The Carson Appeal highlights Rev. Kirkbride a Methodist parson with a notable Civil War record who left clerical restraint to serve in combat. His four brothers served, one fell in battle, and his son is chosen to read Col. Inger’s Memorial Day oration, seen as a proud family stock.
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Carson
Kirkbride
Col.Ingersoll
Pennsylvania
Agricultural Appropriation Bill Advances in Senate Debate
The Senate debated an Agricultural Appropriation bill Thursday with an amendment by the Senate Committee to fund $20,000 for locating artesian wells on the plains to reclaim arid public lands. Beck objected, Hale moved limiting the appropriation to two wells, which passed. The bill then passed without a division.
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Senate
Beck
Hale
Take me Chances in County Treasurer Case
In Carson the Treasurers office faces a dispute over private deposits left with the late Treasurer Fraser. While county funds in the safe are intact, several individuals claim deposits not supported by receipts or records. The article urges businessmen to require receipts or avoid private deposits altogether, recommending banks for such matters.
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Carson
Fraser
Hart and Maltby Water Dispute Leads to Altercation
Mrs Hart recounts a summer water sharing agreement for a ditch that shaded into conflict when Maltby redirected flow during May. Hart, upon confronting the obstruction, was struck by an upraised shovel but defended himself, later surrendering after counsel from his wife.
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Hart
Reno
Maltby
Curious Twin Trees Uniting Spruce and Cedar Near Webber Lake
An exchange notes a marvel along the Sierra Valley trail near Webber Lake where a spruce and cedar grow merged at the base to form a single trunk about four feet in diameter. The trees split above, a sight suggesting natural laws can bend. A distant carving on the trunks shows Gothic letters "A. E." that vanish upon closer look.
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Webber Lake
Sierra Valley
A Mistake In Court Causes Amusing Plea
An arraignment for grand larceny featured English George reading the indictment with the clerk. After questioning, he declared not guilty claiming a black mare was mistaken for a bay horse, provoking a light moment in court before remanding the prisoner for further developments.
Changed Hands at Greenville Balletin Newspaper
Mulholland has sold the Bulletin to E. G. Hall of Greenville. Hall takes over authorship and management, with Hall described as a young gentleman residing in the town.
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Greenville Balletin
Mulholland
Bulletin
Northwest
E. G. Hall
Various Notables Gather in Town and Surrounding Notices
D C Wheeler and F Lemmon were in town yesterday Col H G Shaw of the Enterprise also in town Judge Whitman passed through to the Comstock Mrs J E Jones sails to Eagle ville for the summer 8 A Doyle Milford Postmaster at the Golden Eagle at Leadbetter’s fresh fruit and vegetables Wm Boyce ill at the Golden Eagle Hotel Dr Lewis attending him Pacific Coast delegates to meet at the Palmer House in Chicago Kelleys teams hauling merchandise for Crescent Mille Bragg arrives with forty head of horses to ship to California Reilly family visiting daughter at school A 8 McKenzie Lassen Advocate editor in town on business Dr Bishop piles driftwood at the river bank Eastern temperance exchange asks Why are we total abstainers Major Dennis answers Illfated burglars sentenced four and five years Wm Hoffman brewer travels to Lovelocks noting rail fare no more than small man Frank R Raymond sought at 209 Polk St San Francisco Democrats hold primary election Tuscarora Times Review notes Mayhugh to remain as Indian Agent to year end Thunder shower at Lovelock killed a horse hail damaged crops Marten says fields look like mowing machine passed over them
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D. C. Wheeler
F. Lemmon
Col. H. G. Shaw
Enterprise
Judge Whitman
Comstock
J. E. Jones
Eagleville
A. Doyle
Milford
Golden Eagle
Wm. Boyce
Golden Eagle Hotel
Dr. Lewis
Kelley
Crescent Mille
Plumas County
Frank R. Raymond
Gold Hill
Nevada
Polk Street
San Francisco
Cal
Tuscarora Times-Review
John 8. Mayhugh
Lovelock
Jos
Marten
Morning Call and Literary Gems in Frank Leslie Magazine
The June number features a colored cover “A Morning Call” and a mix of historical biographical and scientific natural history pieces by Smalley Woolfe Ruthven and others. Etta W. Pierce continues “A Dark Deed” along with stories sketches adventures and poems. 128 pages with over 100 illustrations. Published by Mrs. Frank Leslie New York price 25 cents per issue or 2.50 yearly postpaid.
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E. V. Smalley
H. D. Woolfe
Duyckinck
Noe Ruthven
Elsom
Etta W. Pierce
Frank Leslie
Park Place
New York
California excursion to Chicago delegates depart San Francisco
W H Gould and daughter join the California excursion to Chicago Tuesday morning then visit New England relatives returning about September first. The excursion leaves San Francisco Monday at 3 pm in four special cars with two decorated coaches for Pacific Coast delegates. They expect to reach Chicago Saturday morning May 31. A large Pacific Coast political delegation travels with the train and a brass band will welcome them in Chicago.
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W. H. Gould
California
Chicago
New England
San Francisco
Pacific Coast
Ritter Brothers and Wade Family Visit Before Washington Trek
The two Ritter Brothers with families and Mr Wade and family from Alpine county California arrived in town yesterday en route to Washington Territory. They will camp near the English mill for a few days to vest their stock and then continue their journey. Deserventy Popular.
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Ritter Brothers
Mr. Wade
Alpine County
California
Washington Territory
Majors hanged for murder near Lexington California
Lloyd J Majors, implicated in the Renowden and McIntyre murder near Lexington Santa Clara county last year, was hanged in Oakland Friday morning. He proclaimed innocence to the end, walked to the scaffold with resolve, and died eight minutes after the drop. About 400 witnesses observed the execution with quiet decorum. Mrs Ida White, wife of Al White of the Palace Hotel, died from dyspepsia after a long illness at age 58. She had lived in Nevada since 1867. Funeral at the Methodist Church at 2 pm, burial at Odd Fellows cemetery.
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Majors
Lloyd J. Majors
Renowden
McIntyre
Lexington
Santa Clara County
Oakland
J. B. Renowden
Ida White
al White
Palace Hotel
New York
Albany
Nevada
Odd Fellows
A O U W Picnic At Steamboat July Fourth
The Enterprise previews the A O U W picnic at Steamboat on the Fourth of July. It notes the event will be large and well organized, with every conveyance hired, bands from Virginia Carson and Reno engaged, and preparations aimed at comfort and convenience for guests. A full programme will be published in a day or two.
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Steamboat
Nevada
Virginia
Carson
Reno
Rough Adventure on Fish Springs Desert Storm
Assessor Stoddard returned yesterday from a business trip through the north ern country. He recounted a vivid event last Tuesday as he reached the middle of the Fish Springs desert. A sudden downpour created water six to ten inches deep across the flat within twenty minutes followed by a fierce hail storm the size of quail eggs. He abandoned the buggy and steered his frightened horse by the rein to avoid damage, then felt his way to dry land once the storm subsided.
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Stoddard
Fish Springs
Names Called for by Reno Post Office in 1834
The list names Beila Josephine Dorman Miss Lida Bristol Jas 2 Grant 882 Bovard C M Gregg Geo D Boyd W F Hiskey FG Chamberlin MA Staples C P Cole Geo Stackler W B Craige Louise Talbot J B 2 Creg Lary Thompson C F Denson John Watson Robi Williams Enoch Detling Bartha Deen Thosa Wilmot Chas Dempsey J L Cataxpo Evans P. M. Ex-Postmaster Jamison and wife have gone to San Francisco on a trip of business and pleasure.
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Reno
Nevada
Postoffice
Beila
Josephine Dorman
Lida Bristol
Jas
Grant
Bovard
C M Gregg
Geo D Boyd
W F Hiskey
FG Chamberlin
MA Staples
C P Cole
Geo Stackler
W B Craige
Louise Talbot
Creg
Lary Thompson
C F Denson
John Watson
Robi Williams
Enoch Detling
Bart
Mysterious Disappearance of Verdi Sawmill Worker Bethold
A young man named Bethold left Verdi for Dog Valley to work at a sawmill. Ten days passed after he fell ill and departed to return home, leaving his clothing behind. Despite searches at logging camps and along Dog Valley roads, no trace has been found, with theories ranging from drowning in the high creek to wandering the mountains or traveling toward California.
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Bethold
Verdi
Dog Val-ley
Dog Valley
California
Death by Own Action Shocks Hawthorne Community
Hawthorne residents mourn Ida Wildes a former telegraph operator once admired for intellect and industry. After long effort her promising prospects dimmed by a cloud she could not endure, choosing death over life as her mother grieves and expresses deep sympathy.
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Oakland
Jovanan
Hawthorne Bulletin
Hawthorne
Ida Wildes
Ida
Shootings at Lincoln County End in Self Defense Case
In Lincoln County a week ago last Saturday a dispute over a horse led to a fatal shooting near the Muddy close to the Mappa Reservation. Alexander Day and Jack Longstreet, once together at St Thomas, faced off. Longstreet later killed Doy to save his life. Justice Megarrigh examined Longstreet and discharged him. Doy owned a Muddy horse ranch and had previously killed Hanly. The Muddy lies seventy five miles southwest of Pioche.
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Lincoln County
Alexander Day
Jack Longstreet
St. Thomas
Longstreet
Doy
Railroad Accident Leaves Spaniard Gravely Injured at Lovelock
On Wednesday evening freight train No 8 backed at Lovelock station striking Don Garcia a Spaniard vaquero employed by Joseph Marten. His left foot was crushed to a jelly and two fingers of his right hand were severed. He received minor injuries. doctors amputated the foot and a finger and he was taken to Reno for further treatment.
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Lovelock Station
Don Garcia
Joseph Marten
Bergman
Dr. Banks
Lovelocks
Reno
Natural Spring Discovered at Reno Crossing
A pure cold water spring burst from the ground at the crossing of Virginia and Second streets in Reno last Sunday night. Monday morning a crowd gathered to view and taste the water, until Pete Evans formalized a water right location notice, prompting grumbles from onlookers who had admired the spring for over an hour. Pete shows keen business sense.
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Virginia
Second Street
Reno
Pete Evans
Pete
Funeral of Mrs Al White at Methodist Church
The funeral was held at the Methodist Church on Sunday afternoon with services by Rev De La Matyr and Rev L Ewing of Trackee. The remains were taken to Odd Fellows Cemetery after services, a large procession following. An elegant metallic coffin held numerous floral wreaths. The husband receives community sympathy in this hour of bereavement.
Stock Found in Box After Appeal Notes Loss
The Appeal Friday reports Missa Atchinson stock deposited in the county safe. District Attorney Torreyton said yesterday the stock was found in a box in good condition. Fraser supporters expect more stock and accuracies uncovered as the investigation continues.
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Missa Atchinson
Torreyton
Yeterday
Fraser
Where is William Clain sought by Philadelphia mother
Mrs. Margaret Clain of 1613 Eailey street between 26th and Oxford seeks any information about her son William Clain who was last known to be in the state. He has dark brown hair black eyes and has lost the first two joints of a finger. The maid named Margaret Little.
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Margaret Clain
Eailey Atrset
Oxford Streets
Philadelphia
William Clain
Margaret Little
District Court Delivers Guilty Verdict in English George Larceny Case
English George was tried for grand larceny in district court. The jury retired at 3 o'clock and returned a verdict of guilty in thirty minutes. Sentencing is scheduled for Wednesday.
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English George
Local notes from Truckee and Reno area social items
The Trockee river runs strong as locals swap news on court trials. Hastings & Fulmer orchestra plays for a Wadsworth ball. Osburns visit Lemmons family in Long Valley. English George case closes criminal term with witnesses from south end ranches. Mrs Law returns from California ill health. Wright visits North Sierra street. Ewing and Hatch swap sermons in Reno. Pineapple cobblers and strawberry punches praised. Hereford bulls shipped to Winnemucca pass eastbound. Stewart returns from San Francisco funeral trip for Geo Conkling. Market kept strawberry prices steady, but boxes damaged. Golden Eagle arrivals include Daly Parks Doyle. Reno Democrats name delegates to State Convention June 9 at Austin. Sheriff Emmitt returns from Oregon after illness.
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Mr. Ewing
Truckee
Mr. Hatch
Reno
Thyes & Co
Los Angeles
Winnemmucca
T. K. Stewart
San Francisco
D. H. Barker
Geo. W. Conkling
Mr. Barker
Golden Eagle
Miss Daly
Long Valley
Mira Parks
Janesville
Otis Doyle
Milford
Oscar Doyle
San Jose
Austin
Qaburn
J. B. Whitehead
F. Lemmons
L. d. Flint
J. B. Williams
Shooting at Washoe and Faithful Ranch Attack
Report of a tall Indian known as Crazy George who shot an Indian at Washoe on Sunday night and fired at the foreman on Winters ranch. Officers pursue the shooter, described as nearly six feet tall, wearing a canvas cot, overalls and a straw hat. Also notices promoting Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething and Ayer's Pills with medical claims.
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Washoe
George
Winters’ Ranch
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