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Newspaper
Weekly Nevada State Journal
Location
Reno, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1884
Page
8
The paper notes weekly schedule details with toll hours and operation times. It specifies base cause hours from 9 to 10 o'clock p.m. and department hours from 8 to 4 o'clock p.m. Sunday hours are 8 20 to 10 30.
In Reno and surrounding counties a long list of visits and comings and goings fills the day. Notables include Abrahamws Bros seeking patrons, Ex-Gov Daggett and Lemmon visiting, and various travelers from Silver Creek Honey Lake and Placerville. A quiet Palace Hotel wedding unites Frank C. G. Chrisman and Rena A. Brown. The Jovanat reports a small safe loss at Silver Star Mill, corrected to under five dollars.
A full Armory Hall heard H F Page of California and Robt N Lindsay of Reno debate the day’s political issues. Lindsay praised Woodburn while defending Blaine on tariff and protection. Page contrasted Republican and Democratic policies, urging unity for Blaine Logan. Applause and cheers followed.
Brief notes report 50 registered voters at Verdi and 160 names on the register last evening, with various local activities. Mentions include cattle producer Geo Humpheys in town, Charley Fassett leaving for Ruby Hill, and Standard issuing its first 25 cent per share assessment.
Humboldt Republicans met in Winnemucca last Wednesday and filed a full ticket led by State Senator Alex Wise. Assembly candidates include T. J. Hadley W. B. Manor G. F. Turriton. Sheriff C. B. Osburn. Clerk A. T. Gileon. Recorder D. T. Homphreys. Treasurer Fred Maller. Assessor L. L. Rickard. Long Term Commissioner Wm. Weighel. Short Term Commissioner W. F. Pearce. School Superintendent H. F. Bickel. Coroner T. Kandulski. Surveyor and District Attorney posts were not filled. The party endorsed re-election of Senator John P. Jones.
In answer to a telegram Dr Dawson traveled to Truckee yesterday to attend John Wiltsie who was badly injured when struck by a wagon near Trackey. His condition is described as very dangerous and life hangs in the balance as doctors fight to save him.
The town buzzed when Frank Wiley shot Frank Lee wounding him fatally. Lee laid at a nearby cabin then rushed to Lovelock for care. Wiley surrendered after hours, preliminary exam before Justice Healey. Local mines show strong ore with Ramadhar mill producing high yields. Supt. Williams praises prospects and the camp’s future.
From Puesday's Daily Journal Joe Whitehead arrives from Pyramid. Six prisoners remain in county jail. Irvin Ayres left for Oakland last night. Martin Marlinson became a citizen yesterday. U. S. District Attorney Coffin visited town Sunday. Tahos is deserted with no lake tourists. Dr. Bemis card appears elsewhere. Fresh Baltimore oysters arrive at Leadbetter's. The theater will host Hon. R. M. Daggett tonight. Grinwold and Holbrook came from Wadsworth. Wine House may reopen soon. Sierra Valley figures include John Wiltsie and George Cunningham. The White House adds new goods. Abrahams Bros. busy. Mrs. Sternbuga and daughter visit Reno from Willow ranch. Attendees from Peavine and Modoc report. Lassen County party arrives with daughters. Registry lists show 882 names, 42 fewer than last year. Medical treatment for Mrs. Hearnleaven. Dr. Bergman overseeing care. Gov. Hagerman returns to Comstock. 8S. C. Hall returns from eastern sheep work. Tom Barnett stocks new goods. Races draw locals and strangers. city heat resembles Fourth of July. Captain Bragg reports Bragg & Schooling mill active for N. & QO. Railroad. Esmeralda county Democratic nominee for Recorder H. W. Barton withdraws. Col. A. C. Ellis arrives from New York. Nevada political funds for Cleveland reportedly in checks. Charles Sneider registers at Golden Eagle to buy cattle. Black thorn cane contest at Catholic Fair favors Woodburn (74) over Cassidy (41). decision pending Saturday. Winnemucca Republicans host large meeting. Senator Jones speaks. ticket seen as boosted by silver issue.
The White House in Reno advertises very low prices on suits once selling for 25 to 40, now 15 to 20. They claim the largest stock of overcome and imply good fits. Men and boys hats from 1884 styles are cheaper than going bareheaded.
Dell Crandell of Carson, a former paymaster for the W. & T. Railroad, has been committed to the Insane Asylum. He was brought in yesterday by Commissioner Jones. The commitment cites softening of the brain and his belief that the entire world is touring and that he oversees the whole operation.
The Reno races will commence Monday morning with optimism for good weather after years of rain. Tom Hymers credits the brief notice and small posters for avoiding weather meddling, suggesting the weather clerk had no chance to influence the outcome. Col Tyson in Eureka Sentinel praises Safford district mining prospects, predicting a brilliant future as ore extraction conditions improve and several mines gain momentum, placing Safford among bullion producers soon.
Dispatch from Tuscarora October 17 reports Woodburn's largest Elko county gathering at Woodruff and Ennor's hall. Woodburn spoke in his happiest vein to roaring applause as bonfires blaze flags fly and anvils ring. He is projected to win a large majority on November 4. The A O U W dance at Verdi, moved from October 24 to October 29, notes Reno residents who planned to attend.
Judge Thos. P. Hawley Republican nominee for Justice of the Supreme Court came from Carson to Reno for a meeting tonight. He has served twelve years on the bench and should be kept there. the people deserve a large majority as in six years ago, about 2000.
Judge Boardman admitted six applicants Charles Shaw Denmark Richard Laking England Jas Sullivan Peter Murphy Owen Murphy Ireland and Perage Giuseppe Italy Yesterday RB A Lamb and John Tighe were admitted to citizenship Catholic Fair Armory Hall busy preparing for five days of attractions Pranty and Vernon appeared before Justice Young on disturbing the peace Pranty convicted and sentenced to 10 days Vernon 15 days
The track drew modest attendance but met expectations on opening day. The program featured a half mile and repeat sprint won by Con quest in two heats with times 1 511 and 1 52. A one mile trotting race won by Baldy over Gearhart and a % mile dash with Snuff Bar first, Conquest second, Land Slide third.
A swing train from Truckee uncoupled on a downhill near Bronco, the rear cars struck the forward section. Conductor Willis escaped with a wrist cut, Mrs Garcia and two children in the caboose were stunned, others injured but improving. Also lists uncalled letters in Reno 1884 and local tax figures, plus Italian Republicans Piazza and Berasi speaking in Huffaker's urging GOP support.
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A historic advertisement promotes Mrs Winslow’s Bathing Syrup for Children Teething. It claims immediate relief for teething pain and lists cures for dysentery and diarrhea, regulates stomach and bowels, eases wind colic, softens gums, reduces inflammation, and boosts energy. Sold by druggists worldwide at 25 cents.
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