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Newspaper
Wadsworth Dispatch
Location
Wadsworth, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1895
Page
3
Local items report deaths and visits, political notes and travel. mentions ex Senator Jin, visits to Reno and Winnemucca, and community updates in Wadsworth, Elko, Truckee, and Nevada City. Notables include Mrs. J. B. Canningham ill, Major Wootten winter plans, and school and jail developments.
Notes on likely ice crop failure this year as ponds have been drained twice and a third sluicing may be needed. Warns that without river ice, the region loses revenue from ice shipping and fruit wine sowing, a surprising consequence for many residents.
Police investigate a nighttime break in at the Meloche home on Church Street. A gold watch and fifty dollars were taken from under a pillow. the victim Braeber Lanher awoke to find his clothes and valuables missing. Officers pursue leads, with no arrests yet.
The writer recounts a festive Hot Springs visit with a Christmas tree display, gifts from Santa Claus, and a party at Miselb Merrill's residence. Highlights include a Santa visit by Tom Smith and the group’s card games, lunch, and social chatter about travel and relatives.
Christmas committee expresses gratitude to Wadsworth Commercial Company E Griswold K H Cowlen and John Lee for efforts aiding children's Christmas. Receipts list cash from ticket sales and disbursements including hall and piano hires and dance expenses with funds turned to church.
Fragmented verses describe girls from Comstock Dayton Reno and Virginia in a poetic street scene. Hinted contrasts from Comstock to Reno mix flirtation fashion and railroads with rural charm, portraying local hopes and scenery in a dated regional voice.
In the Wadeworth Selon report for the March term a note mentions ordering cigars from the post office in Ank for Garmencita 2 for, La Lerina 3 for or the best 6 for. Carl Dunder guarantees Eastern make.
Notice to creditors and all having claims against Daniel Proctos deceased. Within four months from publication, present claims with vouchers to the administrator of the estate in Wadsworth Washoe County Nevada. This notice announces the probate administration and the four month filing period.
A garbled set of grocery items and per unit prices including wax herring sugar beans tomatoes mustard beer and canned goods. Numerous misspellings obscure items and quantities making exact items and shop unclear.
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