Town and County. Uncle Jake McKissick leaves Reno for Long Valley
From Reno's Daily Journal a Reno item sheet notes Uncle Jake McKissick heads home to Long Valley, neighbors Trewick depart for Carlin, and local business moves. The Pyramid smelting works aim to start next week, and various residents change jobs or plan building projects. District Court actions include English-born Geo F.P. Marsh gaining citizenship and calendar delays due to absent lawyers. Assessor Stoddard predicts Washoe county real and personal property values surpassing four million dollars for 1884. Local farewells, lectures, and industry updates fill the town corridor with multiple named locals and firms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jake MecKissick
Long Valley
Mrs. Trewick
Carlin
Pyramid
Geo. Purdie
San Francisco
Goto M. Nathan
Geo. Greene
Mt. St Mary's Academy
Stoddard
Washoe County
Horn Building
J. ¥. Halsey
Mids Fannie Halsey
Reno
Tahoe
Carson
Tom Wren
C. C. Wallace
California
W. R B. Mosher
Alturas
Modoc County
Roger Trewick
Nevada State Prison August report and expenditures
Nevada State Prison figures show prisoners on hand July 31, August discharges, and remaining prisoners August 31. The report lists salaries for officers, guards, physician, and chaplain totaling 1,633.59, with detailed disbursements to suppliers and firms for feed, clothing, potatoes, fruit, lumber, beef, and other provisions and services, plus treasury and miscellaneous entries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keyser & Elrod
Klein
Platt
Lind
Lilienfield
Robinson
Thorne
O'Conner
Day
Rail
Mason, Disch
Harris Bros
Thaxter
Ee Cohn
Rosser
Beef
Cagwin & Noteware
C. & L. T. Lumber Co
Oleovich
F. Bell
Disch
Veterans seek Reno Grand Army of the Republic post
War veterans sign on to form a Reno G A R post inviting Union soldiers and sailors to meet Saturday at 7 pm in C S Martins brick building Virginia street for organization. Comrades from other posts and Reno veterans urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Army of the Republic
Reno
Wm. Lucas
U.S.N
W. E. Lindsey
Illinois
Hugh Magee
Pennsylvania
D. Harlan
Iowa
Chas
W. Clark
C. S. Martin
Virginia Street
Cash on Hand Among Mining Firms Listed for 1st
On the first, numerous mining companies show cash on hand figures including Hale & Norcross 32966 12, Sierra Nevada 54571 50, Crown Point 25162 92, Navajo 35027 64, Best & Belcher 35947 09, Alpha 11468 64, Bulwer 5345 90, Union Consolidated 32596 28, Occidental 3252 38, Gould & Curry 37588 25, Mount Diablo 40000, Benton 20860 54, Alta 1938 71, Exchequer 9811 54, Mexican 38120 22, Consolidated Virginia 24066 54, Savage 9795 32, Ophir 41427 38, Collar 36514, Potosi 6727, Bodie 91600, Mono 15500. Indebtedness figures list Lady Washington 3285 23, Albion approximate 265000, California 4974, Standard Consolidated 8282 23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hale & Norcross
Sierra Nevada
Crown Point
Navajo
Best & Belcher
Alpha
Bulwer
Union Consolidated
Occidental
Gould & Curry
Mount Diablo
Benton
Alta
Exchequer
Consolidated Virginia
Savage
Ophir
Collar
Potosi
Bodie
Mono
Lady Washington
Albion
California
Standard Consolidated
Mohawk Lumber Company Incorporation Details
Articles filed with the County Clerk establish Mohawk Lumber Company to acquire land in Nevada and California, build mills, acquire timber and water rights, and construct canals. Capital stock is 150000 dollars in 1500 shares of 100 dollars each, existing fifty years. Incorporators for six months are A T Nation, L T Baldwin, and H I Nation, principal place Reno Washoe County Nevada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mohawk Lumber Company
Nevada
California
A. T. Nation
L. T. Baldwin
H. I. Nation
Reno
Washoe County
Change in Postal Notes
The Postoffice Department introduces a new style of postal note differing from the old. The former bright yellow face with a green back and punched margin figures is replaced by a lilac face with black ink and a blue back. Value now shown by a stub attached to the note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Postoffice Department
Captain Wm Cowens Visits Reno After Twenty Four Years
Pioneer Captain Wm Cowens of Modoc county California traveled to Reno to meet his sister, who left Chicago on September 1st and is now en route with her husband and two children. Once prospecting Nevada for mines, he is now regarded as a wealthy stockraiser in Modoc.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judge Boardman
Joe Whitehead
Reno Democrat
Smiley Shason
Virginia City
Mount Pleasant
Ohio
Moss and
L. McNeil
San Francisco
Peavine
West
Frank Peterson
Frank Toft
Winnemaucon
Wm. Cowens
Modoc County
Cal
Reno
Nevada
Chicago
Sunday School Excursion To Long Valley Planned
The Methodist Baptist and Congregational Sunday Schools unite for an excursion to Long Valley next Saturday. Manager Berry of N. & O. will provide free transport to Oneida. Provisions will be arranged for children and adults joining the trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist
Baptist
Congregational
Long Valley
Berry
Oneida
Miners' Union Picnic Set for Steamboat Springs
The Miners' Union invites Reno residents to Steamboat Springs next Sunday for the season's largest picnic. A special train leaves the V. and T. depot at 8:30 AM to accommodate attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miners’ Union
Steamboat Springs
Reno
Fresh cider oysters and politics mix in Reno notes
Friday’s Daily Journal Brevetier items report Leadbetter’s fresh apple cider and Parker’s Baltimore oysters, plus local politics with 600 Austin votes forecast, Hawthorne fire dept effort, and Republican delegates from Carson. Colony of mining, court, and social updates follow, including Bishop Whitaker’s Girls School and Nevada exhibits to New Orleans Expo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leadbetter’s. Austin
Tuscarora
Chinaman peddler robbed and injured near Aurora
A Chinese peddler from Walker Lake was waylaid three miles from Aurora last Friday by two masked mounted men. He was shot, knocked from his wagon by a pistol bullet striking a box of gun caps, injuring his foot as the wagon was wrecked. Robbers fled with $1150 while the pedlar's horses caused the wagon to break apart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walker Lake
Aurora
Sad Journey for Barnett Family Remains to Salina Missouri
M. T. Barnett departs this morning for Salina Missouri with his wife’s remains to be laid beside their two children buried there about three years ago. He travels with his twenty month old daughter on the somber trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. T. Barnett
Salina
Missouri
Death of Secretary Folger in Geneva NY
Secretary Folger died suddenly at Geneva New York at 4 45 yesterday. The report notes the death occurred in the afternoon and lists no further details about the cause or funeral arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Folger
Geneva
New York
Republican State Convention Opens In Carson Opera House
The Republican State Convention met at Carson's Opera House with Thos. Wren as Temporary Chairman W. H. Doane as Secretary and J. F. Myers as Assistant Secretary. Committees on Credentials Order of Business Platform and Resolutions appointed. Platform calls for 30 percent salary cuts. Woodburn nominated for Congress by acclamation with E. B. Harris and others speaking. Hawley renominated for Supreme Judge by acclamation. Electors named Derby Davis Campbell Penrose nominated for Elector by acclamation. Convention adjourned to 7 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opera House
Carson
Thos. Wren
Eureka
W. H. Doane
J. F. Myers
Reno
Ass’t
J. F. Hollarday
Wm. Woodburn
Congress
E. B. Harris
Woodburn
RB. H. Lindsay
A. C. Cleveland
White Pine
D. O. Adkinson
Storey
Thos. P. Hawley
P.S. Kirby
Jas. Cross
Esmeralda
C. Derby
Death of a Pioneer Dr Otho Evans in Franklin Ohio
Dr. Otho Evans, born 1797 in Bourbon county Kentucky, died August 19 at his son Dr B P Evans home in Franklin Ohio. An Evans Brothers member of Reno, he studied at Ohio Medical College, married John Scheneck’s daughter, and practiced in Franklin for nearly sixty years. He spent his final years with his children after his wife’s death in 1875, honored for a life of service and charity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otho Evans
B. P. Evans
Franklin
Ohio
Evans Brothers
Reno
Evans
Bourbon County
Kentucky
Ohio Medical College
John Scheneck
Inter-State Shooting Match Team Selection Questioned
An Adjutant General order in California calls for selecting the National Guard team to face Nevada at Carson City this month. The dispute centers on the Sharpe-Buchard rifle, issued by Michigan, which the order would allow, while opponents argue the arm must be issued by a state or the United States government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adjutant General’s Office of
California
National Guard
Nevada
Carson City
Adjutant General
Michigan
United States
Diaries of the Greely party reveal rifts and thefts
Army officials said portions of the Greely diaries show early disputes within the expedition and a split into two camps led by Sergeants Long and Brainard. It notes rations thefts and birds hidden for future use, with no confirmed cannibalism or other shootings mentioned. Publication awaits investigation.
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Greely
Tuveday
Sergeant Long
Brainard
Pavey
Henry
Army
Telegraph Absorption by Western Union in Northwest
Milwaukee dispatch reports the Bankers and Merchants' Telegraph Company absorbed by Western Union, which will take over all lines and property in the Northwest. The consolidation with Baltimore and Ohio and Postal Telegraph did not meet hopes, as Bankers and Merchants' faced financial troubles and sheriff's levy. Operators unpaid since the 15th, new pay date set for next month. official statements claim all difficulties resolved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Milwaukee
The
Star
Bankers and Merchants' Telegraph Company
Western Union
Northwest
Bankers and Merchants
Baltimore and Ohio
Roebling
Somerville
A Good Layout at the Niners Union Picnic Next Sunday
Mike Young has secured bar privileges at Steamboat next Sunday for a Union picnic on the Comstock. Four Mississippi colored waiters in swallow-tail coats and white kid gloves will serve, with six expert bartenders and beef to follow, plus lunch and ice cream stands. Gambling privileges exist but no gambling will be allowed on the grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike Young
Comstock
Steamboat
Mr. Young
Anti polygamy a Campaign Issue in State
Philadelphia Press reports that the Mormon question is a major campaign issue in the state. Voters are aroused for polygamy suppression as Republicans seek Congress seats in West Northwest and South. The Tennessee killings of two Mormon missionaries reflect strong public feeling and party positions may affect the fall vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Washington
Northwest
South
Republican Party
Tennessee
Nevada Democratic Chair predicts Cleveland win and Cassidy lead
Happy Elstner of the Democratic Committee at Carson City Nevada writes to the Washington Democrat that Cleveland will carry Nevada by a small majority and Cassidy for Congress will defeat any Republican opponent. He reports California advice is satisfactory and notes more Democratic clubs there with a projected Nevada majority of 10 600 to 15 000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elstner
Democratic Committee
Carson City
Nev
Washington Democrat
Cleveland
Nevada
Cassidy
Congress
California
Special Rates From Reno To Sacramento For State Fair
Central Pacific Railroad offers special rates from Reno to Sacramento during the California State Fair. Round trip tickets are valid until September 22, can be bought at the Reno office for 15.10. The agent may begin selling tickets today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Pacific Railroad Company
Reno
Sacramento
Victim Claim Against George Barton in Jewel Theft
George Barton was jailed yesterday on charges of stealing a $20 piece and valuable jewelry from Mollie Vernon. The case, pending investigation, is likely to go before the Grand Jury. Fire soda water and all syrups are advertised at Osburn and Shoemaker's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Barton
Mollie Vernon
Osburn & Shoemaker’s
Violating the Game Law Arrest in Washoe Lake Duck Shooting
Michael Coleman of Virginia City was arrested at Franktown on the game law violation for shooting ducks at Washoe Lake. He was found guilty and fined twenty five dollars plus costs. The Post notes no assessment on Hale or Norcross this month due to ample treasury funds and outstanding debt from Chollar company, implying funds will cover mine expenses for months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Coleman
Virginia City
Franktown
Washoe Lake
Hale & Norcross
Chollar Company
Republicans Intensify Battle in Ohio Fight
Alarm rises among Republican leaders over Ohio prospects as brewers and German voters show discontent with the ticket. The party must mobilize with greater vigor to win, campaign energy rising beyond prior expectations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
California State Fair poised for success amid high demand
The California State Fair faces exhibitor demand exceeding space despite a new pavilion and large floor area. The exposition is set to showcase state products and industries, signaling strong prospects. Separately, the Indianapolis Sentinel publisher’s answer in the Blaine libel suit was filed, reiterating the original charge and propounding many sworn interrogatories for Mr. Blaine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis Sentinel
Blaine
Osburn & Bhoe Makers Receives Large Art Materials Lot
A sizable delivery of pictures and artist materials arrived at Osburn & Bhoe maker's, expanding their stock for artists and hobbyists. The shipment includes canvases paints brushes and drawing tools from multiple suppliers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osburn & Bhoemaker's
Notable Work Showcases Boston Organ Replica at State Fair
The West gallery at the Industrial Hall will display a remarkable window decoration by 8. B. Suits of Boston, a life sized replica of the Boston organ with 4 manuals and 89 stops crafted in silks and lace. It features papier machie busts, intricate lace moldings, and a 32 by 28 by 12 foot case, paid for by Weinstock and Lubin.
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Sacramento Record- Union Wive
Bovee
Mason
Boston
America
8. B
Handel
Cherubini
Haydn
Gluck
Palestrina
Mozart
Weinstock & Lubin
Walcker
Ludwigsburg
Pacific
Louvre
Vatican
Venice
Munich
Increase of the Male Sex in the United States
The 1880 census shows a rising male advantage in the United States. Native males surpass native females, foreign-born males rise relative to females, and whites in several states shift toward more males. States like Colorado Texas Dakota Kansas Nebraska Arizona gain male excess, while Utah trends toward more males despite polygamy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Bureau of Education
North Carolina
South Carolina
Georgia
Alabama
Tennessee
Colo- Taso
Texas
Dakota
Kansas
Nebraska
Ariz Nn
Utah
Pennsylvania
New York
Connecticut
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
New Jersey
Harsh stereotypes reflect grim era attitudes in death notices
The excerpt reflects biased racial generalizations about Black people, implying they rarely kill themselves and endure hardship for basic needs or 'the fan.' It portrays poverty as perpetual and presses a cynical view of resilience, framing life as a stubborn struggle for insignificant gains.
Oddities and echoes from a distant era in global notes
A collage of curiosities and reports from around the world includes facts about Greenland whale anatomy, Suez Canal profits of 35 million francs in 1833, a rattlesnake exhibit at a post office, literacy and poverty in various regions, brigandage in Italy, Turin bread called grissini, German vegetarianism, submerged tree remains south of Long Island, a catamaran harbor tale at Madras, aphasia cases at a Paris biology society, planned electric railways linking Hudson and Long Island Sound, a Gettysburg piano relic damaged by cannon fire, and French school dress reform debates praising bare limbs and light headwear for children.
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Dea
Italy
Turin
Germany
Long Island
Atlantic
Madras
India
Societe de Biologie
Paris
Brown-Sequard
Worchester County
New York
Harlem River
Gettysburg
France
California Rivalry Drives Mining Machinery Exports
Several carloads of mining machinery manufactured in San Francisco were shipped a few days ago toward Westcliffe Colorado, signaling California’s growing role in supplying equipment to mining operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
San Francisco
West Cliff
Colorado
Nevada Cash Store Announces $5,000 Russian Dolmans Invoice
The Nevada Cash Store received a $5,000 invoice for Russian Dolmans and circulars from Wallack & Co. New York. Goods will be opened in about a week and sold at fifty percent less than manufacture cost. S. Emerich, Manager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nevada
Wallack & Co
New York
S. Emerich
Tea sale to beat wartime tea price rises
French and China War discussion notes Shanghai bombardment may raise tea costs. A. J. Clark, who just bought a fine tea lot before the war, will sell at old time prices. Tea lovers urged to call him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shanghai
A. J. Clark
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Yee Ae
Revada State Journal
Daily Journal
Humboldt River
Lovelocks
Geo. FP. Marsh
England
Mr. Peck
Horn
Mr. Sessions
Mountain View
Peavine Mountain
Levy Bros
Dealey
Lake House
John Hoy
Ohio House
Sarah Wienemueen
Nevada State Prison
Boot and Shoe Factory
Treasury
Biapsrartte
Daily Journal Brevitier
Baltimore
Parker’s
H. L. W. Knox
Hawthorne
Todhunter
Winnemucca
P. N. Norton
R. L. Fulton
T. K. Hymers
Washoe
Republican State Central Committee
G. P. Barnett
Sierra Valley
Consolidated Imperial Mining Company
Wm. Webster
W. Sanders
Charles Maltby
Mr. Barstow
Susanville
M.E
Henry Ruhe
Geo. Jennings
Genoa
Jennings
Charley
Orlando Evans
Plamas County
Havenor
J. L. Blethen
New Orleans
Lachey
Niners’ Union Phcnic
Happy Elstner
Interes
L. Breslauer & CO
Berry St
San Brenciso
Yeo
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