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Newspaper
Wadsworth Dispatch
Location
Wadsworth, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1896
Page
4
Local items note Governor Jones in good spirits as a Valentine ball nears. News items report deaths in Truckee and Wolla Toowiay, with social updates including visitors to Sacramento, weather, and theater and carnival chatter. Other notes include pay rolls, rail and wagon chatter, and varied obituaries, sales pitches, and society gossip from the region.
A collage of brief items from a historical paper: updates on Chas Warhelmn and Dage Warbein, san francisco trip for H and exploration of long distance telephones, Epperson’s San Francisco trip and work, Railroad figures including Hibbard and Sadler patent, marriage bureau anecdotes, a Carson society man’s Reno trip, Dorsey Sons cattle sale results, Sen Jonas and political opinion on a white gold policy, plus a Reno jewelry repair shop and University military drill critique.
In Kono at the Methodiat Boreapal parsonage the union of Denning and Short was performed by Rev. de A. Browty. The groom was supported by his brother Will Short and bridesmaid Daisy Bunklen. The event was private with close friends, and the couple plan to reside at Wadeworth as part of the local social life.
Stock owners in this region discuss pooling cattle to form a trainload for shipment to the East around the 17th. Olinghoune reports mixed responses from local stockowners as he weighs sending a small train to Columbus Nebraska or waiting to improve cattle quality for better prices. He notes corn-fed cattle fetch higher prices in the East and observes price dynamics between local and eastern markets.
A committee at the library debates holding a Leap Year Ball at 2:30. The youth weigh in on the event with input from Mr. Dave and the committee favors a yes vote to proceed with planning.
A string of quirky, partial lines reflect social nightlife, lodge attendance, and flirtation bets. Mentions of Tillman’s speech draw contrasts between editorials in the Salt Lake Tribune and the Caron Appeal. The fragmentary text hints at betting, moon phenomena, gum exchanges, and social rules.
Last Wednesday in Palisade, conductor William Funk married Celia Baum. They traveled Thursday toward San Francisco for a honeymoon stay and plan to reside in Winnemucca.
Fowler's on Second Avenue offers first rate mechanical work with careful handling and guaranteed satisfaction. They service bicycles, sewing machines, typewriters, sewing and guns, lamps and more with skilled Pacific Coast workmanship and promise prompt attention.
J C Closson offers mountain wood at 4.00 per cord and 4 ft stove length at 5.50. Leave orders with W T Golding.
Eve prepares to operate hauling and freight services after acquiring the tam and Ex prews business from John Waterin. The firm will supply trims and furniture and deliver wool products at low prices as agent for Union Dee Co. of Boon with deliveries after June 20. Boyd B Dilley signs the notice.
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