Brevities From Early August Busy Local News
A miscellaneous column from August 8, 1893, notes local events and scattered items: Indiana Republicans backing Harrison. Denis Donohue tied to Washoe Lake. Rio Grande plans to cut engineers and firemen staff. J W Dorsey retires from a San Francisco Reno law firm. humor and social mentions. July Comstock payroll at $96,000.76, down from June. W R Chamberlain suffers a paralytic stroke. several local visitors and residents referenced. church, farm, and industry notes. fall holiday in Union Pacific shops without pay. patent filings in Churchill County. hay bales record in Carson Valley. rumor of engineer George J Perkins’s death denied. Pioneer flour arrival at Griewold’s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jreath
Wtill
England
Indiana
Ning
Harrison
Denis Donohue
Ciold Hill
Washoe Lake
Rio Grande
Donaldson
San Francisco
Fatal Accident at Wadsworth Yard Claims William Dinsmore
In Wadsworth Nevada on August 7 1893 William Dinsmore aged 68 native of Missouri died after being crushed by the foot board of a yard engine in the town railroad yard. The inquest found death due to internal injuries from the accident and held no blame on anyone. The deceased was well known in the area since the Lown was built and funeral arrangements were noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Dinsmore
Wartaworth
Yas von Bng
Homie
Lunstrom
Bill
T. G. Herman
Hummel
Williama Offera
Wadsworth
Washoe County
Nevada
Missouri
Wegainat
Quiet Wedding at J Flint Residence
A quiet wedding was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. Flint for Mine Genie Mersill of Hot Spring and Mr. Alfred T. Hammerson of Belmonton. The ceremony featured a decorated setting, Gen. Mersill as bridesmaid, and a wedding breakfast prepared by Mrs. Flint. Guests included the bride's mother and Gillmen family, with Rev. Mr. Briay officiating. The couple departed by the westbound Santa Cruz train after receiving many presents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flint
Misnea Gillmen
Mr. Briay
Mian Jussie Fird
E. A. Ford
Santa Cruz
Cal
Journal
Avalust 7th 1893 Hot Springs Wedding Gossip
From Hot Springs August 7 1893 Mrs Merrill and daughters Mina Lillie and Genie left this morning for Reno to attend the wedding of Genie Merrill and Mr A Hammerson. They will extend the trip to the lakes. Jesse Ford of Verdi will receive Miss Merrill at the Springs. Mr and Mrs Wm Craig consider leaving the area if Mr Hunt sends a young fireman. A company is incorporated with J W Smith secretary and Mr Schriber president. Weather is very hot and rumors say Schriber may move into real estate at the Springs. Tom and Waller plan for the World’s Fair in September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avaust
Merrill
Mina Lillie
Miss Genie
Notior Reno
Mise Genie Merrill
A. Hammerson
Misa Lillie
Mies Jesse Ford
Verdi
Miss Merrill
Wm Craig
Hunt
Salvation Army
Sihriberle
J. W. Smith
Nelson
Wiepec
Mr. Schriber
Johnnie
Man Endures Harsh Warnings On Credit Addiction
A fragmented verse warns a man about the dangers of debt and overindulgence. It suggests abstaining from drinking smoking chewing and brooding, and the risk of his credit plan collapsing if advertising misleads his circulation, implying ruin.
Fragments of Rural Humour and Oddities From Tidings
A collection of humorous anecdotes and tall tales from rural life. Reports of a rain of frogs near Sweetwater, curious feats of carpenters and shepherds, and playful dialogues at stores. Miscellaneous sketches recounting banter, misadventures, and local color with named locals and places.
Carlin Notes and Local Moves Amid Family Detours
Mr Rondebush plans to move his family to Wadword after delaying them longer than expected. Carlin faces increasing determent as events unfold. Mr P Sheedy left for San Francisco to take the Master Mechanic post on the Count vision line from San Francisco to Monterey. his family will join soon. Fritz Sperlich returned from Gort with a bring of beautiful fran and must help the boys after the discovery. The Tidings spoke with Manon Valley ranchers on crop outlook: hay and potatoes fair, wheat fair, barley good, pears poor, peaches and plums poor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Rondebush
Wadword
Carlin
P. Sheedy
San Francisco
B.p.co
Monterey
Fritz Sperlich
Gort
Fran
Fritz
Manon Valley
Also Mentioned on This Page
Iwest
Price Mill
Tors
Ypsworth
Hiiunwaren
Gharchill County
Heaven
Oakland
J.W. Dorsey
Baker, Wines, and Dorsey
Reno
J. M. Willey
Eagle Salt Works
Kansas
United States
H. A. Winton
Practical
Dararcur O
Comstock
W. R. Chamberlain
Quincy
Ely Thompson
Mrs. T. Applegate
Mira Mamie Carrol
Misa Harah Alt
Hattie Kirk“patrick
Wadeworth
Churchill ,County
Corporation
West Virginia
Carson Nena
Ruesel & Crosby
Union Pacific
Judge Linn
W. Ayer
Mr. Gee
Hass
Dunsmuir
P. Med
Dunemuir
Boyer
Carson Valley
Little Ranch
Carson
Charley Bell
Genon Courier
George J. Perkina
Pioneer
Griewold’s
Sizned
C.H. Baker
T. Sunuyam
Prank Bishow
Hot Springs
Tom
Waller
Liars
Lia
Ararat
Ben Hill
Billy Akin
Sweetwater
Fletchers
Jim Gregory
Himelf
Charlie Lewis
Nail
John Lee
Peacock
Charlie
Gris
Brooka McClane
Shorty
Madam Tabby
Oiand
Tebachapi Tribune
Andy
Govvernment Service
Ft. Kearney
Lakeview
Monte
Little Moses
Lee's
Mike Donelin
Nevada House
Benade
General Foster
Bowers
Tiriawolds
Wammerson-Merrill
Rong
Hew
Brandy
Ait ‘Bammerson
Wade
Minn Morril
Rano
Wadsworth Bottling Works
H. W. Esden, Porp'r
Addi
Maine
Ainsis
Akgita
Board of Twerices
Wansworth
Griswold's Store
A. Schaefer
Pike & Wightman's New Building
Wadsworth, Nevada
John Sunderland
Mimson
Oxford
Burt
Congress
Herman
Clormine
Farmemma Goons
Poor Man's Clothing House
P. Russack & CO
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