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Newspaper
Weekly Nevada State Journal
Location
Reno, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1884
Page
5
The weekly Nevada State Journal issue dated Saturday September 6 1884 presents local news notes, market reports, and community items of interest. It highlights political mentions, commerce, social notices, and regional events typical of an 1880s rural newspaper edition.
A roundup of local items lists C Derby heading to the Bay, county funds totaling 10917.40, visits by J G Brooks and others, and updates on jail, trains, and court actions. Notables include Gov Adams and family returning from the Bay, Wells Drury writing letters, and a haunted Battle Mountain house.
Verdi reports a pistol duel after a poker dispute. Indian Bob and logger John Belcher are wounded. Bob claims Belcher cheated, Bob shot Belcher, Bacon returned fire wounding Bob. both transported to Reno. Belcher later treated for arm and hip wounds, Belcher employed by Truckee Wood and Lumber Co.
The Reno Public school opened yesterday with strong attendance though work was light. Teacher Mra Haile was absent, expected later this week. Principal F. M. Alexander heads the high school with assistants and teachers across grammar and primary divisions, listing several named staff members.
The Mohawk Lumber Company, newly established in Reno, plans a branch railroad into Plumas county. Mr. Baldwin and the road engineer are to travel East on company business and may not return until spring to visit family. The Plumas branch has been surveyed to Mohawk Valley and staked into Sierra Valley.
The August 30, 1884, Reno Nevada post office advertised letters uncalled for. Names include Ashcraft C H Ziegler Chas Blum L Winters Geo D Brown H M Williams MB Burob P Stuart Leslie Chapman A D Slay Wm D Camp Martha Mrs Newels A G Charette Wm McKenna F B Creigh AN W Morrison Lulu-2 Cray BF Lawson Geo Cornell Thomas Keller W B Mra Condon JF Mrs Johnston J A Connor Anna Mrs Johnson RC a % pares deere Douglasz Wmickey H Miss Quthrie Addison Gilhoney Mrs Oaanpo Evans P. M.
James E Dealey, longtime Carson resident and leading businessman, assumes management of the Lake House yesterday morning and is expected to make it among the state’s most attractive establishments. Company I Fifth Infantry under Captain Gordon Winslow is ordered to Fort McDermit, Humboldt County, with sixty days leave until September 23.
The board met in session and laid over a 300 appropriation for Glendale highway grading. Indigent relief granted to Mrs Clancy and Mrs Stackpole. An order authorized S C Fogus to repair and replank the river bridge at Reno. Treasury counted at 10 917 40 with bills allowed to multiple local workers, suppliers, and county offices. The Mayberry bridge matter set for a special meeting next Monday. Death of James A Lauderdale reported in San Jose papers. Lauderdale, brother of Reno teacher Mrs Haile, pursued a dental degree in San Francisco. Funeral held in San Jose with remarks by Rev Bushnell and Dr Dennis. interred at Oak Hill Cemetery.
Captain Mallan, State Agent for Nevada in Washington, informs Adjutant General Laughton about a recent Act of Congress to pay officers and enlisted men of the volunteer forces who were not mustered or paid fully. Officers must submit full military history, service dates, muster gaps, whether duties were performed, and related papers. heirs may claim if the service member is dead.
In Reno last Saturday the Democratic primary chose delegates for the county convention to be held in Reno on the 13th. Selected were TE Haydon Maurice May zsa aE Rahe man er EBewan ikm fi lenry 4 DD Bowen Wm Hoffman 8 D King J Knowles John Sunderland James Burke Gogh Campbell C i OH Perry.
Ed Seitz from Ogden Jeff Work from Carson Ed Farrell to Long Valley Ex Senator Ferguson from Churchill Mr McGee and wife from Churchill Judge Whitman and Gen Clark to the Bay Germis nutri dish by Gallatin Folsom Tommy Oaks meets mother Mrs Greene Adolph Sutro returns from world tour I Requa to resign replaced by Chas Forman Finlayson sisters host party Lankey Smith lumber firm dissolved Mrs D B Lyman retracing at Lake House Col George C Lyon nominated for Seattle Justice of the Peace William Bryant to face forgery hearing Bishop Whitaker school additions Original Plantation Jubilee Singers headlining at Nevada Theater Thaxter posts a 93 average Weiss Drury correction Governor Adams appoints P H Ford to Board of County Commissioners
Judge Borman, arriving from Verdi, relays eyewitness accounts of the shooting at a local hotel. Indian Bob killed Belcher after a card game dispute. Belcher sat in a chair when shot, then Indian Bob fled and opened fire on Ben Bacon. Bacon returned fire, stopping the assailant with a Winchester rifle.
At 5 30 Sunday morning the north bound express train on the Carson and Colorado Railroad was ditched on a twenty degree curve two miles north of Summit station. Two Indians were killed and a brakeman Nat Dow was badly injured. One sheep car turned upside down and the smoker nearly overturned. Help arrived from Bishop and Hawthorne to raise the wreck.
Delegates John Torre W J Hanks A C Cleveland Judge Bigelow A Nichols J B Capron Alex Wise Geo Fletcher Chas E Olney J M Crawford Thos Robinson, leading Republicans of the Great East, arrived last night en route to Carson. Vermont held its election yesterday and dispatches today promise first campaign results.
Carson Tribune reports the Sunday third Inter-State team trials at the Carson Guard range produced unprecedented first scores. Ten best totals average 90.5 per man, with 19 shooters averaging 87.19, while the Carson Guard contributed 88 total to beat last year’s Nevada record by three points. Names and scores of participants listed.
The Capital region buzzes as United States District Attorney Trenmor N. Coffin pursues a divorce from wife Helen T. Coffin. He accuses her of adultery with a noted Carson lover and a prominent sports figure, among others.
The article tells of Tommy Fischer who volunteers to clean the jail yard being found disfigured after a night of wine and cake before his wedding. Constable Nash and deputy bring him before the magistrate who orders 60 days seclusion from the punch bowl. He vows to join the St John canvass upon release and a separation agreement with the bride is reported.
Judge Owens of Franktown corrects a Journal note claiming the current Adventist Camp Meeting is the first in Nevada. He recalls a 1862 Methodist Camp Meeting in a Franktown grove led by Rev. Peck, noting it was held on Nevada soil though not the first ever.
Mrs M T Barnett died at 7 last evening after a brief illness from cholera morbus. She was about 28, married with a one child, a daughter around twenty months, and had been gravely ill since Sunday with a worsening condition culminating in death after a period of semi consciousness.
The child of Frank Toft died in Truckee yesterday. The mother died in Reno months ago at Mrs. Biggs residence. Mr. Toft will bring the child's body to Reno to be buried beside its mother. Funeral set for two o'clock this afternoon at Mrs. Biggs's Plaza street residence.
Judge Webster suffered a painful injury Monday night after slipping on rocks at his ranch. He cut a deep gash above the knee pan and sprained his left wrist. Dr. Bergman dressed the wounds and did not foresee any serious follow up.
Supreme Chancellor John Van Valkenburg of the order of Knights of Pythias will tour the Pacific Coast in April. The Knights of Nevada are coordinating a royal reception for his visit.
A Battle Mountain Messenger correspondent traces Western Nevada towns LoveLOCKS WADSWORTH BENO CARSON and the STATE PRISON. He notes mining and agriculture support, depot areas, and economic prospects while detailing prison wards, a bone filled quarry, and dispatches from officials and locals as crops prosper and politics stir in the region.
Fred L Gould, once in Reno for West Point cadetship exams but recalled by his mother's death, has been awarded a first grade teacher's certificate by the Washoe county Board of School Examiners. Local friends in Winnemucca congratulate him on this achievement.
Sarah Winnemucca Hopkins arrived from the East and stays in Winne mucca with her brother Natches. She lectured about the wrongs of Indians and, with Boston ladies, wrote Life among the Piutes which has had extensive sales.
At a Williams Grove conference with General Butler the National Greenback Labor leaders outlined an aggressive campaign. Butler will speak in Philadelphia Pittsburg and two other cities. A red rose on a green leaf was chosen as the Butler badge. A Saratoga delegation of anti Monopolist and Greenback groups formed an electoral ticket pledging votes for Butler.
The passage recalls a Missouri Democrat in the California Legislature ridiculed by a Connecticut Republican for speech. In a show of wit, the Democrat thumped his finger and declared he had never seen a Connecticut man who could talk the American language correctly.
The September Overland features Mrs. Lonnie Palmer Heaven’s travel sketches of Mexico and domestic life on haciendas and cattle stations. It includes The Rogue River Indian War by G. Webster, a satirical Campaign at Wildietown, cholera quarantine in Marseilles, and reminiscences from Maum Calamity. Also presents The Pyramids burlesque, Desert expedition, Omne Solum Forti Patria, Young Strong of the Clarion, Col Birkedal’s South American Republics, and poetry by H. G. Duley and Professor Sill.
Ex President A S Grant lauds Blaine's acceptance letter as a frank open document. He calls it one of the most remarkable political papers, noting its thorough coverage of issues of interest to true lovers of country. He says it is not too long and reflects the writer’s clear mind.
The New York Sun urged Democrats and reformers to back Ben Butler, arguing the 1884 defeat for the party is settled and that Butler represents a strong Democratic option worth voting for to salvage reforms from ruin.
The Dubuque Telegraph questions the party's West promotion strategy and suggests the withdrawal of Mr Cleveland from the Democratic ticket. It argues for replacing him with a man whose personal record needs no apology or defense, citing Buffalo Courier admissions as support.
A general money shortage is reported at campaign headquarters of both parties. The Democratic Congressional Committee notes the Independent Organization of New York has a liberal purse and uses funds aggressively, criticizing their machine tactics.
Senator Conger of Michigan dismisses reports of danger to the Republican ticket from a Democrat Greenbacker Butler fusion. He forecasts a Republican victory in the state by a twelve to fifteen thousand majority.
The false report of French defeat by Chinese forces at Toquin is debunked. French troops continue offensive operations unimpeded and are now believed to target Canton as their next objective.
A coal mineral riot has raged in the Hocking Valley Ohio since Sunday. One man is reported killed and Governor Hoadley is considering calling out the militia to restore order.
Green B. Baum condemns a note sent to employees in Washington departments demanding contributions to the Republican campaign fund or resign as a gross forgery. He warns workers against the fraudulent message, urging verification and caution amid political pressure.
The Alta praises Cleveland for his steadfast refusal while Maria Hal pin endures an unfortunate experience tied to this trait. Cleveland's firmness affects interactions, with both admiration and challenges noted in the brief account.
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