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Newspaper
Wadsworth Dispatch
Location
Wadsworth, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1896
Page
4
Local items report social events and travels in Reno and surrounding towns. Mentions include Mrs John Scott and child arriving from Oakland, W D Epparson visiting with family, a pay car expected January third, and forecasts of severe winter storms.
A holiday event featured a tree display, a literary program led by Rev. L. Berlin, and a Santa Claus appearance that thrilled youngsters. Volunteers including Mrs D Washim and Mrs T B Holmes supported the program, praising the workers for their effort.
Reports describe a discovered 32 caliber misfired firearm with an engraved barrel near a tree where battle debris and bones were found. The item, possibly used in historic Piute fights, shows a tapered ramrod socket and engraved markings while nearby remains and fortifications hint at 1860s clashes and mining-era activity.
The list spans students and staff such as Creditable Mention recipients Annie Cross Agnes McKenn Paul Speidel Ora Gill John Monte George Schultz Carl McKenna Mazie Dillard Callie Austin Fred Pollock Roy Willey with Best scholarship and attendance notes. Principal references appear along with teacher Lacey Parker and Gr xmak grade.
The Cirvren force was remembered on Christmas Day by B D near the Wadsworth Saloon. We drank to his health and prosperity and wished that his troubles drift far away. The group expressed contentment and joy in the season.
Miss Tellam and Miss Nowarthy announce to the public that after January 1 they will be prepared to do all kinds of fashionable dressmaking at the residence of the former.
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