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Newspaper
Wadsworth Dispatch
Location
Wadsworth, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1896
Page
4
Local items report campaign activity, party organizing in Lovelock and Wadsworth, upcoming conventions, school roll, and social events. Mentions Hoke Smith cabinet status, silver movement, and community projects like lawn parties and a football contest at the State Fair.
For is Moter. Harry Wilson Lodge No 313 of the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen presented Mrs. Biggs, mother of Will Bigga, with a $1200 check as payment on the policy held by Will at his death in the Reno yard. The gesture reflects the union’s support for widows and orphans in hazardous railroad work.
The Chicago Record labels political groups as gold Republicans tree silver Democrats gold Democrats Prohibitionists Bryan Populists and anti Bryan Populists with sections for those favoring different tickets. It notes voters on the fence and others on Reservation Street seeking Furvianko Hose For Rest at a commercial store.
Voters gathered August 23, 1840 at a drug store to organize a McKinley and Hobart ticket. Names listed include WC Taylor, David Bhter, EA May, WS Macpherson, John Lee, Win Dunlop, Thow McKenna, Archibald Steele, and many others signaling a large Republican mobilization with a solid bloc.
President Powning of the Agricultural Society has turned Bicycle Day over to the Reno Wheelmen. A grand street parade will precede races at the track. Four riders in elegant costume and mounted on bicycles will perform the Royal Lancers figures before the grand stand. Hoetler, claimed as the greatest trick rider, is engaged for exhibitions including a descent of a sixty foot ladder. Hoefer will present three exhibitions during the week.
D Wiley ex-pounimaster from Black Grewk New York suffered severe rheumatism and used canes until he tried Chamberlains Pain Balm. He reports great relief and discarded his canes after using the liniment, claiming it did more good than all other medicines. Available at four cents per bottle through local dealers and the Commercial Co of Lovelock.
Notice for a county convention of qualified electors to be held in Lovelock on Tuesday September 22 1896 to nominate a county ticket and transact business. Reads as a call by J W Fenavsos chairman and W Munray secretary with support for free coinage of silver. Mentions Reno Journal comment on winter wheat failing in the region.
Michottie Gele, a noted musician from Wasleworth, will give music instructions to a limited number of pupils at her residence on Huttenhaugen. Mise cones is highly recommended as a teacher and is well known locally.
A cottage on River Street offered by Theo Wetmore. Describes a prime location with hydrant water on premises and a large yard suitable for horses, cows, or chickens. Sale or rent options, terms by letter to Theo Wetmore, Terrace Uluh.
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