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Newspaper
Weekly Nevada State Journal
Location
Reno, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1884
Page
7
Fragmentary OCR notes show hours from 9 to 19 o'clock and 6:20 to some later time, with mentions of adoption and a May date. Names are garbled. no clear events or entities beyond vague business hours and a May reference.
Needles is in the county jail. Al Wiltsie arrived yesterday from Sierra Valley. Abe Black and Dr Talbot of Taylorville are in town. Benator Jones will speak in Reno next week. Geo F Vandemark of San Francisco was on the streets yesterday. Geo Schaffer came from Trackee to view the races. Freighters Houteller Painter Day and Dolton from Lesson County came from the north yesterday. W E Lindsey the marble cutter went to Genoa to set up cemetery work. G W Meyfert and wife returned from San Francisco and stay at the Golden Eagle. To scratch or not to scratch dominates Republican talk. Every Republican candidate for the Legislature should be elected. Hon W Grimes of Churchill predicts a Republican majority. J B Shoemaker and Dr Waggoner return from Cottonwood elated over mining interests. Woodburn speaks tonight at the theater with cheers and a full house expected. A J McCreery arrested at Washoe City on arson charge. released on own recognizance and will have a hearing. Hon A G Ellis, Democratic Elector candidate, will address Nevada at Winnemucca Oct 25, Austin Oct 27, Eureka Oct 29, Virginia City Oct 31, Hawthorne Nov 1, Carson City Nov 3.
Ep. Jovunwar reports that Doc Murphy found a dead man two miles west of Washoe near Brown Creek. A skeleton, about five feet five inches tall, aged roughly fifty five, wearing heavy boots and under clothes with no coat or hat, lying under bushes with head on rocks. Exras Owens notes snow likely caused the death last winter.
A call urges every Republican to work hard for a two hundred vote majority for all Republican county candidates. The message touts the ticket as one of the best and asks supporters to enlist immediately through the polls on the fourth of next month, insisting no Republican be a half Democrat.
A 10-mule freight team bound for Surprise Valley went off course to Newt Evans’ house where the road ends at a barn. The wagon’s rear wheel broke through a ditch bridge but did not upset the load. crew raised it with jacks and continued. Mrs. J P Cannon, a Ladies Tournament contestant, fell from her horse Lige Clark due to exertion but recovered and felt minor aftereffects by evening.
Henry Henderson's wagon overturned yesterday noon in front of the Palace Hotel. Passengers included Dr. Bergstein Mrs W H Young and daughter Mary Mrs M J Smith Mr Driggs Geo Avery's boy and others. Mary Young and Driggs suffered the worst injuries but none serious. Governor Hegerman and Palace clerk aided victims.
In the Salt Lake polygamy cases Dickson and Varian show nerve and energy. Last Friday the Clawson case was tried but jurors could not reach a verdict. After jurors were discharged witnesses were found in the city. Verian moved to reset the case for immediate trial. opposition was unprepared. Motion for change of venue and a continuance were denied and the trial was ordered to proceed.
Col A C Ellis spoke to a crowd but drew little crowd energy as he attacked Blaine and the Republican stance on silver, the Chinese question, and land wastefulness. He praised Thurman and Cassidy while omitting why the party shed him, and friction rose when he began Tariff remarks.
Commercial Row lay in blockade yesterday with boxes bales and trunks lining the street in front of the White House. A colossal display of clothing filled many shops with enough stock to outfit several stores. The firm plans to shelter the mountain of goods in its large two storied building.
The Truckee Republican questions Hub Parker Nevada Fish Commissioner on why dams block fish from spawning. It hints Parker might demand California remove the sawdust flow before discussing Nevada obstructions, asking if the stance is fair.
The note warns readers not to trade votes and urges solid support for the Republican slate, claiming a safe majority if supporters stay firm. It mentions a fire at Mr. 3.M. Roberts' Milfo barn, two stolen horses, and a lost apple crop, with unknown origins. It also notes State Superintendent Yeang predicting a Teachers' Institute in Elko between November 15 and December 15.
B F Layton of Virginia and J B Johnson of Genos in town with several other figures such as Senator Dangberg of Douglas and Col B D Sides. The Susanville stage ran full, Paradise Mining declared a October dividend, and new Central Pacific time to take effect at noon Saturday. Local shipments include 7000 pounds butter to Nevada City. Abe Tunison home from Lassen with goods. A nickel mine near Washoe City is being explored by J J Jackson.
General Passenger and Ticket Agent T. H. Goodman informs Colonel A. Andrews California Commissioner to the World's Fair that the agreed rate for excursion tickets to New Orleans and return is 140 dollars. Tickets go on sale November 20 and must be used eastward within thirty days and for the return trip within sixty days, with possible extension to ninety days. Sales end April 30, 1885. Travel in either direction via Omaha or Kansas City requires extra to cover local New Orleans to Omaha or Kansas City rates.
Coroner Dickins returns from Washoe City at a late hour with the remains of a man found in a ravine west of the city. The body shows advanced decomposition and lack of identification, suggesting it had lain there for months. No local missing person fits the description.
The Methodist Church filled Friday evening to hear Dr Newman describe travels through the Holy Land. His fluent, note free talk impressed the audience with its charm and insights, outlining ancient cities and their splendor.
The Jockey Club overcame obstacles to stage the races and meet obligations, leaving a several thousand dollar surplus in the town treasury. Horsemen did not take any funds. Last Thursday sixteen Eureka residents departed overland for Butte City Montana to seek permanent settlement, planning a monthlong journey.
Congressman Woodburn drew a large Reno crowd at the Nevada theater for a Republican speech. He defended his record, attacked Cassidy and Ellis, and praised Blaine while discussing tariffs, land grants, and the eight hour law. Also notes postal letters, a notable religious meeting by Dr. Newman, Pyramid smelter progress, and Abrahams Bros hat arrivals.
In the November issue three articles stand out Money Panics by Richard B Kimball LL D tracing panics from 1866 to 1884 in New York and Washingtons Surrender at Fort Necessity 1754 by Charles Gayarre both illustrated The issue opens a thrilling serial The Death Mark by Garrett Walker though the author is blind and paralyzed yet writes via amenuensis Also included are varied readings, 128 pages, over 100 embellishments, and the magazine priced at 25 cents per issue or 250 yearly postpaid Published by Mrs Frank Leslie at 53 55 and 57 Park Place New York.
At a Wadsworth gathering last Saturday evening Republican candidates spoke briefly before R. H. Lindsay delivered the main address. He contrasted the two parties and criticized Cas sidy, urging Nevada voters to reject him. Walter Hastings suffered a circular saw injury at Reno Lumber, bruising the leg but not breaking bones. E K. C. V. indicates a possible E Clampus Vitus lodge to be organized in Truckee soon.
A vintage advertisement urges mothers to send for Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup for Children Teething. It claims immediate relief from crying and pain, plus cures for dysentery and diarrhea, stomach disorders, wind colic, and inflamed gums. The syrup is praised as pleasant tasting and prescribed by a renowned nurse and physician, sold by druggists worldwide at 25 cents.
Voters should elect two School Trustees, one for long term and one for short term, at every precinct with a public school. Trustees should be chosen for fitness rather than political opinions, and residents should select qualified candidates instead of leaving vacancies to the County Superintendent.
The Reno Lumber Company operates its planing mill and box factory at full capacity with orders for doors windows and mouldings. New machinery installed this summer enhances neatness and despatch. They await more work and plan to double capacity next spring.
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