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Newspaper
Wadsworth Dispatch
Location
Wadsworth, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1896
Page
4
A jumble of local notes reports and gossip notes from Reno Carson City and nearby areas. Mentions weather events births deaths visits officials and a variety of names and small incidents with no single clear focus.
Dr T B Holies says Lothrop children sick with scarlet fever and other gossip of sickness may follow. No new cases reported yet but danger to school exists. Widow situation noted as reader reflects on scarlet fever’s risk to heart eye and ears. Germs likely traced to California via Mrs Dowding’s recent visit.
The Ladies' Aid social at Music Hall on Friday night was a grand success socially and financially despite a shortened program due to sickness. Special mention goes to Nellie Clay who, despite a severe cold, helped in the effort, and the group extends sincere thanks to all who assisted and attended to encourage the ladies' work.
At the library on Saturday afternoon a goodly number of young ladies attended the Leap Year Ball with Gertie Dunlap elected chairman. Mamie Lane named secretary as committees for arrangements and reception were formed with multiple members and floor directors.
The Rebekahs meeting is set for seven o'clock on Wednesday evening February 12 with members asked to attend promptly.
Lovelock residents will host Dr HB McDonald a local dentist who plans a visit to the town next Tuesday. The notice notes his professional services and timing for the outreach.
Two nicely furnished rooms to rent to a gentle tenant. We all recommend them as first-class in every particular. Inquiries to AL Misuttiew.
A collage of quips and anecdotes on leap year mischief, dances, and social follies. Readers chatter about unusual proposals, spats, and local newspaper jests, with jokes about readers, reporters, and a Pennsylvania deacon joke concluding the notice.
First class repair work and careful treatment for patrons at Powler's on Second Avenue. Watches and other fine items will be serviced, with mechanical work, bicycle, musical instruments, typewriters, sewing machines, guns, pistols, lamps and more. Warranted satisfaction and attention. Call at Powler's Second Avenue.
Advertisement notes C Closson will furnish good mountain wood at 4.50 per cord with extra length wood at 5.60. Leave orders with Wt. Golding.
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