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Newspaper
Wadsworth Dispatch
Location
Wadsworth, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1897
Page
4
Fragmentary OCR notes show a transport or schedule snippet including times such as 7a and 7m and names like Bapeneel Methp. The readable items indicate a posta or travel reference with transit terms and unclear destinations. No cohesive event or clear entities besides generic transport terms.
A bustling community page reports tonight's social dance with hints of summer, plus multiple tidbits from Virginia City and nearby towns. The notes cover visitors from St. Clair, Reno trips, local marriages, a box car theft, and upcoming events, with weather and river conditions noted for fishing.
A Saturday gathering at the residence of G A Macpherson included Mr. and Mrs. Yeargin and many neighbors. After cards and music, guests were invited to the dining room where a prize for most winnings sparked antics. B F Dolan won easily, then stuffed his coat with sandwich remnants. All attendees departed before Sunday morning.
In Wadsworth a young woman, described as one of the town’s fairest, was swept toward death by the Truckee River after a home dispute. A swift search party found her perched on a low cottonwood branch near a swift, muddy flow, where she reflected on the rashness of ending life in spring.
Mrs C B McBean departs Sunday for Dunsmuir with millinery goods in stock for the season. This is the last chance to view the Easter bonnet assortment before her return. Styles are latest and hats very pretty. call by Saturday to see the selection.
John Henderson of Wanamaker Brown and Hart Oberndorf showcases a broad range of men and boys clothing at the Nevada House. Samples are presented at prices described as defying competition and the public is invited to inspect the offerings.
There will be a Mt Horeb Encampment meeting this evening to confer degrees. Attendance of all members is desired. The notice lists various periodicals and chaperone details among the displayed items and mentions pricing and access.
Sunday services listed with morning worship at nine. The study school is at ten led by Rey Beniam, rector, and the congregation is invited to attend.
A sensational Arizona Kicker item claims 5000 wives are needed and promises a flood of marriage proposals for single women arriving by train. It exaggerates offers, amounts, and incentives while portraying a hasty mix of romance and opportunism.
The proprietor Wow Stratton will host a free dance and supper at Stratton's Hall next Friday night. Also advertised is a furnished four room cottage named Fon Rext-One with a manicured lawn and water. Inquiries at the Commercial Store.
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