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Reno Gazette that an Indian of her tribe was recently burned alive at the
Indian camp near Chrisms' ranch, west of town. Her story was that the
roasted Washoe was in the habit of beating his wife and children, and the
he would not supply his family with food and clothes, but would lie in
camp and compel them to support him. Source: Daily Independent (Elko), December 10, 1885 Transcribed by C. Anthony Reno Gazette - Last Saturday while J. C. Smith and others were separating some cattle, a vicious bullock made a dash at the horse Mrs. Smith was riding, which, not understanding the habits of an enraged steer, failed to get out of the way and as a result his rider was severely gored in the right leg. Source: Daily Independent (Elko), September 30, 1885 Transcribed by C. Anthony The Reno Journal says that Charles Walker, a stage driver between Bermice and Lovelock is in Washoe county jail, charged with robbing the mail while on his route about three weeks ago. There seems to be no doubt of his guilt, as the checks in the registered letters were cashed by himself at Lovelock. Walker has been having a good time upon the money he obtained. Constable Nash, upon seeing him, recognized in him a fellow that was wanted in Lakeview, Oregon, for grand larceny. Source: Daily Independent (Elko), March 22, 1886 Transcribed by C. Anthony BREVITIES Miss Ward, a daughter of M. E. Ward of Reno, and a recent graduate of the Nevada State University, is visiting in Truckee. She sang a solo at the M. E. Church Sunday night with good effect. - Truckee Republican. Source: Daily Nevada State Journal, July 1, 1899 Transcribed by C. Anthony Harry Gosse, the popular proprietor of the Riverside Hotel at Reno, was on the Comstock yesterday. Harry tried to be apponted Tom McGlynn's assistant in handling the Indian maiden race, but Tom objected, as he wanted all the glory himself. - Virginia Enterprise. Source: Daily Nevada State Journal, July 1, 1899 Transcribed by C. Anthony MRS. COREY IN NEVADA - Occupies a House in Reno Which She Has Leased for the Winter.
Special to The New York Times.
Mrs. Corey declined to say anything further concerning the matter, and would not answer when asked directly whether or not she was here for the purpose of obtaining a divorce. She has a large automobile, in which spends most of her time, driving around country roads.
Nat Goodwin Divorced. Reno, Nev. - Nat C. Goodwin, the noted actor, was granted an absolute divorce from his wife, Jessie Dermott Goodwin, known as Maxine Elliott, by Judge Pike on the grounds of desertion Friday. There was no semblance of a contest on the part of the attorneys representing Mrs. Goodwin. Alma, Wabaunsee County, Kansas October 9, 1908 Page 2 Contributed by Barbara & Bill Ziegenmeyer. No Divorce for Virginia Harned. Reno, Nev. - Judge Pike Thursday refused to grant Virginia Harned Sothern a divorce from her actor husband, Edward B. Sothern. Alma, Wabaunsee County, Kansas October 16, 1908 Page 2 Contributed by Barbara & Bill Ziegenmeyer |
