The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1893-04-17
PIONEER BOOK STORE.
Chas. Chenoweth Dealer in Books, Sta
tionery, Connections Etc,

tionery, Connections Etc,
Who does not know Chas. Cheno-
weth the pioneer educator of Nevada :?
A descriptive review of our leading
men would be as incomplete as a car
riage without wheels, or locomotive
without cylinder, ii we failed to
mention Mr.. CRenoweth. We regret
that space will not permit US to go
into details, for he has indeed been a
remarkable man in many things, and
to him this county owes more for
her present educational advantages
than any other one man that has lived.
He is a native of Virginia, but early
in life moved to Missouri, where he
was reared and educated. He was
married to Miss Fox and early in
1853 they crossed the plains, landing
at Dun Glen. this county, where he
had a terrible siege OF typhoid fever
that ever after left him an invalid.
The following spring Mr.. Chenoweth
was moved to California for treat
ment, where in 1867 his wife
died. In 1870 he returned
to Nevada and in 1879 be was mar
ried To Miss Conner of Green's
burg. Ind who is practical teachers
having spent 81 years in the school
room. Each of them hold life dl-
ploa1a in the state of Nevtla. She is
most estimable lady and has
proved IN invaluable helpnate and
companion. He was for IA years the
non1red superintendent OF public
schools of this county, where he
first t,,3k charge OF the school work.
There we're only four schools IN this
osliatv. but he WAS untiring in his
e.ias.5 10 extend the canse ri educa-
tion Ia this then far Western eoun-
try II was he VINO formulated our
efese..t system OF blank order books,
1 ua6ees vouchers, etc. that have been
used in in this county ever since. In
many years in connection with ills
other work he has conducted a gem
eral book, stationery and variety
store, familiarly known as the Plo-
neer Book and News store. His stock
is extensive and varied OF standard
bound books, novels, current litera-
ture, the latest papers and magazines
the has the county agency Tor all the
San Francisco papers and gets the use
of the mails at publishers rates. fine
and staple stationery, blank books,
and office supplies, school books and
school supplies, gold pens and hold
ers, wedding outfits, plush goods,
toilet articles, notions and novelties
OF all kinds, and a splendid assort-
ment OF nuts, candies fruits, bon
bons etc. Mr.. Chenoweth makes u
speciality of forwarding subscriptions
for any paper, magazine or book
published. He is the oldest notary
public in the county and makes fea-
ture OF conveyancing and taking ac-
acknowledgements Of the same. He is
agent for the Columbia building and
loan association of Denver, Col, and
represents many OF the oldest. most
staunch and reliable insurance COM
panies in the world. If you allow
him TO place your risk and you meet
with loss YOU may rest assured that
YOU will get your money without
trouble or delay.
His stock in all department is well
assorted and is sold cheaper than in
larger cities where heavier expense
necesitates larger profits. He has
for IL years been quite an active
temperance worker and rs conse-
quence he is at times met with lively
opposition from those who are inter-
ested in the traffic. He is the only
regularity ordained minister of the
.h, L. hA Al nj
Christ in this state so far as known.
When in need of books. paper in
surance or anything else in his line,
do not hesitate to call on this pioneer
educator who has done SO much for
the county and rest assured that you
will receive cordial welcome and
fair treatment.