Wadsworth Nevada a growing railroad town on Truckee river
Wadsworth Nevada in Washoe county sits on the Truckee river about 34 miles east of Reno. The town hosts Central Pacific machine and car shops employing about 150 men and houses extensive water power from the river. Population around 1,200 with churches, schools, lodges, hotels, a bottling works, and a public library. Water supply and electric plant expansion underway with a large reservoir and new pumping operations planned for June.
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Wadsworth
Washoe County
Truckee
Reno
Lake Tahoe
Wadaworth
Central Pacific Railroad
Nevada
Wadeworth
Charehill County
Knights of Pythias
Masons
Odd Fellows
Ancient Order United Workmen
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen
Brotherhood of Bathroad Plaimen
Nevada Hoare
Lie Wadeworth Fire and Lighting Company
Electric Light
Conten Platee
the Dispatch
Engineers’ and Mechanics’ Public Library
Big Bend
Golconda Plans Metropolitan Fourth of July Celebration
Golconda organizing a four day Fourth of July celebration with a jockey club aiming to raise 1000 dollars. The club will offer 1200 in purses and promises speedy horses. A track in the west end has been chosen with leasing terms and an option to buy. Officers include C. D. Van Dazer president Dr. M. J. Davis secretary B. J. Rielly treasurer, with George Wingfield and John Gomer on the board. Sporting events such as foot and bicycle races wrestling and other activities are planned alongside racing. Golconda aims to attract neighboring towns and stage a state level celebration.
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Golconda
Jockey Club
C. D. van Dazer
M. J. Davis
B. J. Rielly
George Wingfield
John Gomer
The New Buildings on Railroad Street Rise
Brick for A Buckteachler's new store on Railroad Street has nearly arrived and construction has begun. The foundation for H Busach’s building beside M Hofman’s is laid, a 50 by 60 foot white stone structure. Contracts to furnish stone go to C E Monsford and D Pascal who begin quarrying and hauling. Construction will start once building rock is available. Canada cattle districts in Alberta and Assiniboia are described with Calgary as a central ranching town on the CPR line. Northwest mounted police patrol ranch ranges year round to protect stock, enforce quarantine, and prevent brand tampering and cattle theft. Thumb mashed at Beowawe. Brakeman Clarence Sage suffers a crushed thumb. doctor attends. Kipac me Millinery sale at Mrs Gilbert’s residence April 10. Chamberlain’s remedy praised in reader testimonial. Available from W A Brown Drugist.
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Railroad Street
A. Buckteachler
H. Busach
M. Hofman
C. E. Monsford
D. Pascal
Canada
Alberta
Assiniboia
N. W.T
Ottawa
Chicago Drovers Journal
Great Britain
Ireland
Portugal
Denmark
Holland
Belgium
Calgary
Montreal
America
Alleria
Northwest Mounted Police
Engineering feat moves 9000 pound safe at Lafayette Hotel
Dr W B Welles leads a Willing Corps of Assistants to move a 9000 pound safe from the Lafayette Hotel cafe to a wagon. The effort unfolds with odd helpers including Frank Germain, a blue cat, Indians and a crowd, all under his calm leadership. Two hours of pushing through corners and doors end with liquid refreshments for the workers.
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Frank Gemain
Frank
Winnemucca
Heaven
Lafaynette
Tudiane
Frank Germain
W. B. Welles
Frank Gertmain
Welles
Guthrie MacMillan wedding in Napa under Winnemucca couple
Reverend James H N Williams of Napa California reports the marriage of Arthur Watt Guthrie and Margaret MacMillan of Winnemucca on Easter Sunday April 2 1899 at the bride’s home with a small family reception. The couple will honeymoon then return to Winnemucca to reside. friends extend good wishes.
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Winnemucca
Napa
James H. N. Williams
M. E
California
Arthur W. Guthrie
Margaret MacMillan
Arthur Watt Guthrie
Guthrie
Carnie E
George M. Rose
Hattie A
W. A. Brown
Methodist Episcopal Church
Nevada
Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription Promoted for Women
An advertisement extols Dr. R V Pierce of Buffalo and his Favorite Prescription as a universal cure for female ailments. It cites general health benefits and a testimonial from Mrs. Cromwhite of Duffan Krath Co Texas claiming recovery from kidney trouble and prolonged illness after using the remedy and pellets.
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R. V. Pierce
Buffalo
Pierce
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Olinghouse Canyon
Califonia
Clarence Sage
Beowawe
Cme
Anderson
H. A. Gilbert
Chamberlain
Worcester Enterprise
Sean
Colle
W. A. Stroud
Popomoke City
Druggiat
Lafayette Hotel
Lafayette
Vittles
Guthrie—Macmillan
de Witt
Eagle Dong
Eagle Drug Store
Mrs. Winslow
Mra. Winslow
Winslow
United States
Union Pacific Railroad
Union Pacific
Utah
Pullman
Missouri River
Chicago
New York
Salt Lake City
Faily Fort
M.clay
General Agt
Main
Balta E City
Shiloh
Solon
D. C
Bryant
Santa Ynez
Cal
Draggist
Hood
Uae
Java
Japan
Dewert
Titman Penning Ca
Naomi Rebekah
C.C. F
Onderby & Grand
Grange Hall
Paradise Lodge
Riley
D, B
Cook
H. Kirchner
J A. Blatiner
Mra
K, Gullilan
Joe Cathcart
L. Schwartz
W. B. Townsend
O. S. Cook
Winnemmeca Orchestra
Paradise Hotel
Lovelock
Odd Fellowship In America
Buena Vista Lodge
G.stokrr
A. P. Campbell
F. X. Banks
Banks
D.owens
J. H. Thies
J.C. Clark
Thos
Shane
Depot
Duncan & Son
Infayette
New York City
IRM
Tical Tomb
E. Reinhart & CO
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Union
Silver State Winnemucca
Epicure
Pioneer
A. Kleinhans
B. Staunton
J. Us
G. W. Summerfield
Tne
Ye Otrous's Hotel
Diehl’s Book Store
Bridge Street
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Tn Vegans Ees
San Pr
C, Diehl
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