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Newspaper
Wadsworth Dispatch
Location
Wadsworth, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1894
Page
3
Elko residents note yesterday was the solstice. The Hardy case opens today in Reno. Gloves and holiday goods advertised in San Francisco. A variety of local updates include travel, illness, shopping, charity, and public notices across Nevada and California.
Local merchants and residents donated to the Christmas Tree Committee for toys and treats for every child in town. Contributions ranged from candy for all children to music hall entertainment, with prizes offered to incentivize purchases and spread holiday cheer.
Christmas program showcases primary pupils with a lineup of songs, recitations, and character numbers by students including Maggie Dillard, Jim Abbay, Queen Baden, Nellie Mudden, Vera Durhan, and others. Performances include "Bring Hown the Holly" and "Around the Christmas Tree" with choral and orchestral elements, reflecting a festive community event.
The Xmnez Tree Committee announces a tree at Music Hall on Monday evening December 24. An entry donation of 26 cents for adults with children admitted free will defray expenses. Entertainment by public school pupils under Prof Cutting, Miss Lane, and Miss Heney, with Mrs J. George, Mrs W. Geery, and Miss Jennie Lundy organizing decorations. Packages accepted after 1 p.m. Monday. Tickets available through school children. Home Market advertises turkey and chicken for Christmas and New Year.
In Reno December 404 Oliver I Hobbs of Gold Hill Nevada aged 18 years 10 months 17 days. At Susanville Cal Pecumiber 0th to the wife of Max Samplera daughter Flour 62.40 per owt. For a useful present buy Latest Improved White Sewing Machine Mrs Jeiniira Lowrox 1st. Cowles' reward offered for information leading to George H Hant.
Local notice announces a Christmas goods display by Monday with a large stock of items. A new four room house with pantry and cellar is offered at Lange corner. inquiries open at the office. Truiker farm guests are promised best accommodations at 2 Whitney House. George Mckensett plans improvements and general work.
R 1 Cowles exhibits a broad holiday selection from wallpaper to window glass and wood items. Notices urge careful shoppers to heed terms and visit for strong cigar deals and furniture repair services by Ira M Conkey in the drug store building with an inviting appeal to the public.
Crosby and Poole announce will deliver coal next Friday to any part of the town at a per ton price. Orders should be left at once to secure delivery for the town.
A holiday promotion features sample elegant Crayon pink portraits presented to customers. The display aims to showcase gift quality and artistry, encouraging shoppers to order custom portraits as season gifts.
A fragmented catalog of grocery items lists wines and cordials, syrups, pickles, crackers, dried fruits, coffee, tea, canned goods, lard, beans, and other staples. Entires reference multiple brands and origins with unit prices and measures, indicating a broad mid-century rural market. Identified entities include Wisconsin, New crop, England, and various product names.
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