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Newspaper
Wadsworth Dispatch
Location
Wadsworth, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1897
Page
4
Widespread brief items note cold weather with eight below zero, visits by J W Freeman from Woodward, J W Jones from Carson and Reno, and Sheriff Met nnis on Saturday. Mentions Truckee palace for sale, copper mines near Lanter, Mt Toreh Encampment meeting, and a grand opening at a local saloon with mixed reception.
In a rambling, humorous reminiscence a narrator recalls a chaotic household meal where noodles sprawl across the room and furniture piles up while a boy tries to cook amid the mess. The scene blends family chatter, comfort foods, and a nod to a birthday snub with light chatter about beans, suet pudding, and a child’s growing appetite.
J. W. Freeman, noted host, entertained at his Woodland home where a social gathering featured a seven handed euchre variant using the full deck. The game allowed partners on six or seven bids, lone hands scoring 21, with players moving positions after hands.
Vernon Harrison Hartley died on Sunday at 11 o clock after a brief illness. He contracted scarlet fever and despite efforts to save him, he did not recover. The bereaved mother Mrs Hartley endures a broken heart, the funeral was held at the Clavendon Hotel with Rev Samuel Unsworth officiating.
Mex De Wiley, an ex postinnstep from Black Creek North, suffered rheumatism and relied on canes but found relief after using Chanbertin's Pain Tubuy. He reports it improved him so much he discarded his canes and praised the treatment as more valuable than all others.
The event featured photographic drapings by Riversile Studio on Virginia Street in Reno. Attendees praised the mystic Truly line and noted the models wore draped attire that highlighted the latest design aesthetics.
The Nevada governor argues prizefighting offers less danger and demoralization than football, claiming a well conducted glove contest involves strength and science. The writer cites public hypocrisy toward boxing versus football and defends cross state morality standards.
Morning service at LIL A. Evening services at 7310. Sunday School at 20M Key Bexfast with Rector.
Small three room house on River Street offered for sale at low price. Inquiries should address M G Conse at No 815 22nd Street Sacramento California.
Notice states a minor miller will sell a small quantity of 18 year old Rye whiskey on draft at 2.50 per bottle and old imported French brandy at 2 per bottle. Wt Doxannbon.
Misa Lottie Gale, graduate of the Conservatory of Music San Jose will provide limited music lessons. Apply at the residence of L Hettenhuugen. Miss Gale comes highly recommended and is known to many Wadsworth residents as a talented musician.
At Oudon Utah on February 15 1897 the wife of A R Charter gave birth to a son.
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