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Newspaper
Wadsworth Dispatch
Location
Wadsworth, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1896
Page
4
A compilation of town items notes Governor progress and community happenings. Mentions include Sheriff Halley’s return, auditions and dances upcoming, and local figures such as A. K. Bangh and E. Grinwold. Reports touch on cattle markets, miners in Virginia City, and local social and civic activities.
A lively evening at the residence of Meard Mire with Lewin host and guests including Prof. Dortubengue Whurwld and Mr. Gog. The program featured cornet pieces, vocal numbers, riddles and conundrums, followed by questions and laughter. Hours passed with music and socializing as guests departed after midnight.
A San Francisco note describes how Chinese New Year is marked by firecrackers, food, gifting, and hospitality. It notes visits by white residents to Chinatown, the festive decor, and local merchants such as Qu Chung Sam Sing Wah Lee and others receiving holiday regards and gifts.
Hon J H Kent Superintendent of Churchill County Schools visits Write Phone public school and praises teacher Min Ottilla Zechorle and the small school. He calls the pupil named Yang Luly a credit to the State Normal, with Kent noting a pleasant evening at White Plains with W R Rich and Fred Washeim as hosts.
Plana Tuning declares a period of maintenance through the coming week. Owur Mikivbrandt guarantees satisfaction and outlines leave orders at the Prat reit ollie. The market tone shows cautious optimism with limited supply and a careful outlook.
Reservation roast details tensions over the Fish Law at Pyramid Lake and Indian Commissioner actions. Mentions illegal trout fishing and a push by Senator Stewart on a Reservation Bill. Also notes Fort Lapawi teaching staff, school with about two hundred children, and local club meetings with readings and cake.
Stewart McKay reports that California commissioners plan to discontinue striking the Truckee River and hinder fish from Lake Tahoe to Reno due to poor conditions at the headwaters. They argue ladders are needed to allow fish to travel between Nevada and California, noting Reno and Verdi would benefit. The Indian Department favors proper ladders, with Wadsworth and other locals receiving little direct gain.
The piece quotes varied opinions from C. Watkins and others about politics and public life. It mentions Black Charlie’s actions over talk, hoboes in Los Angeles, Edison’s claimed car cure, paper patronage, vacation activities, and a mix of local gossip, sports, and upcoming fights.
Arnstein advertises a furnished house with a good cellar and a well available for rent or sale, inviting interested parties to inquire for terms and details.
Two nicely furnished rooms to gentlemen only. We can recommend them as first-class in every particular. Inquire at this office.
J. Closson offers good mountain wood for four and a half dollars per cord. Wood cut to four foot stove length available. Leave orders with W. T. Golding or at E. Griswold's store.
Fowler's on Second Avenue offers repairs and warranties for musical instruments typewriters sewing machines guns pistols lamps and more with safe careful service and Pacific Coast skilled work. Call to entrust repairs and maintenance.
Local health notes indicate scarlet fever cases are not rising with no new reports, while T. Lothrop’s children appear misdiagnosed and remaining under observation. No additional patients are confirmed.
Furnished and unfurnished nine room dwelling available. Inquire of Hy Cowles at The Ajax site of wheels. For details call Giriawokl's wud mee the Hi Sunur.
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