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Newspaper
Wadsworth Dispatch
Location
Wadsworth, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1895
Page
4
A mix of local notices reports and gossip from Wadsworth Reno and Carson City including cattle shipments to Montana, bicycle riding contests, university classes, school openings, weather quirks and railroad delays. Mentions of legal trouble for editors, stage accident near Virginia City, and local visits by residents and travelers.
A hunting party near McDermit reported Alfred Wilkinson shot by Mrs Berry with a 22 rifle. The bullet grazed a rib, entered near the back, possibly injuring the liver, with Wilkinson’s condition described as very low but later reports suggest improvement and recovery anticipated. Other party members included Thomas Horry and Brooks McClane. details remain uncertain.
The Vivian DeMonte Comedy Company, a twenty performer troupe, will launch a one week Vaudeville season in Wadsworth starting Monday September 2 under a large tent with 1000 seats. General admission is 15 cents, reserve seats 10 cents, and the most popular woman will win a gold watch by vote. The venue is Herman's lots, near the Post Office.
By order of the President the Ladies Aid Society will meet at the residence of Mrs J Driscoll on Thursday Sept 5 at 610 Pou. B A Gowns secretary
Dr Richey, who conducted a large practice during his stay, will visit Winslow again in September to meet old patients and friends. He intends to renew his work and listen to those who supported him last year.
Leland Spencer announces a first season shipment of fresh oysters. He will serve them at the Wadsworth Hotel until one o clock to accommodate dancers. The best brands are on hand and will be sold by the can for 60 to 75 cents.
A. Y. Gale and Miss Blanche Conkey wed in Reno on August 25 1892 in a formal marriage ceremony attended by family and friends. The union marks a notable occasion for both families in the local community.
The Boston and Maine Photo Car will return to Wadsworth Repertory from the 10th to the 11th and will then travel to Lovelock from August 30th to September 5 for a five day showing.
A small family can rent half a house partly furnished with conveniences including iron and cold water bath. Inquire at Disvaren Omer.
Mrs Ward announces piano forte instruction with room to enlarge classes in Wadsworth. Noted testimonials include Leipzig Conservatory and San Francisco profession. Also offers German and French languages. Residence above the Disearn office.
A fragmented notice directs debtors to settle amounts owed to the Bu Route Restaurant and mentions contact at the Wainworth Hotel parlor managed by Gotling or an assistant. The readable text provides these names and locations without full details.
Unclear old advertisement text promotes furnished four room houses for rent and full suites from $1350, with contact from Meyer & Co and Jacob L. Colin in Chicago. Includes inquiries directed to the office for details and fittings.
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