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Newspaper
Wadsworth Dispatch
Location
Wadsworth, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1895
Page
4
Fragmentary dispatch notes from AYSWORTH describe rival departures and tensions around eight trains. The report references unnamed witnesses, a fourth item on a schedule, and unclear details about a local station clash and ongoing patrols.
A jumble of 1890s style items reports travelers visiting Reno and Carlin, Christmas celebrations, taxes paid for school money, shop openings, repairs, and weather notes. Names like Miss Fanny Short Miss Etta Hettehousen and J G Bue appear with various family reads. A punchy crowd of small town happenings and oddities fills the page.
A jagged OCR fragment recounts an excursion to a carnival, a two dollar round trip fare, and various musings on science, apples, and nature. It references a fire alarm, warnings, and civic commentary, with scattered quotes about nature and education policy and a school funding note.
Christmas Day crowds praised the nearly finished ice palace at Trackes with thick ice and festive décor. A four horse Bonn sleigh led a gala procession through Truckee amid torches bonfires and fireworks as plans for grand displays and a large visitor turnout were announced.
Christmas Eve gathering at the MOA residence included JW O'Brien family and M A Melvin family with Flora of San Frithia. A decorated Christmas tree, stone ornaments, and gifts delighted the children as Mrs Melvin hosted a cozy evening. Poole and Willey reported a new stock of bran, selling at BU L2S per hundred.
A Christmas gathering at Moai Hall filled with decorated trees, a literary program, and many jokes. Pranks included a weighty package to Switchman Dorsey and a crayon portrait mischief on a tree. Music, dancing, and a lively crowd marked the quiet, uneventful day.
A beautifully decorated Christmas tree extended from Courty ceiling and lit with colored candles. Mr and Mrs L Pratt arranged the scene for their daughter Gladys who received twenty books a tambourine a passenger train a doll and other gifts from Santa Claus. The evening included games and a small repast with guests Mr and Mrs A T Clippinger Mr and Mrs F Voorhees and Mr Taylor.
A chicken supper will be served for the 1.0.0. F. ball at Bryant's back of Munic Hall. Adults 50 cents, children 2 cents.
The notice advertises Caspres chocolate creams pineapple crema vanilla creams strawberry creams angel food and mixed creams with fig perfection in pound boxes priced at 25 cents. It highlights roasted peanuts chestnuts popcorn and a selection of fruits vegetables and snacks from Ay Woodvill for the COLOMA STORE.
Fragmentary OCR notes mention Farinas with a victory or win in a deduced context. Names Bastar Dorinth Ate Vinnie appear inconsistently, with Wing Piua uncertain. The overall meaning is unclear but suggests an outcome involving Farinas and several named individuals.
William Enright and Misa Eva Ghid Hing wed at Renoan Christma Pay with Rev. Ruther Garthind officiating. The reception followed on River street. guests included Albom James McCulloch and Miss Ada Gladding among many neighbors, gifts listed from groom to bride and relatives.
A man vowed to quit whisky and tobacco and kept his resolve until death in the attempt. The record notes his commitment and ultimate fate, framed as a moral reminder of abstinence.
A chili s crib, goo aa, new oak with springs and mattress offered at a bargain. Inquiries via Mrs F. Marahall. Rich picture supplements to the beautiful holiday jictorium and magazines available at the office. For a furnished house on Reservation street contact Wade Coml. Co.
A catalog of seasonal treats lists cranberries Fillman's marmalite French mats and other fruits and foods. Items include Florida oranges Persian dates Adriatic figs Chesapeake oysters and Carson Sink turkeys with beef and greens.
Fragmentary OCR passage mentions various names and places with garbled terms, making interpretation difficult. The readable elements include scattered names and items, lacking a coherent event or context to summarize.
The message asks for indulgence to celebrate a vacation and notes the Triararen will not be in on New Years Day. It wishes readers health wealth and happiness in the new year of 06.
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