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Newspaper
Wadsworth Dispatch
Location
Wadsworth, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1898
Page
4
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A string of brief notices reports A W Morrie visiting Empire, Miss Bulaly George and Lizzie Wightman en route to Mills College, Mrs James Shepley’s death, a Comstock Company payout, and town scenes in mining Austin and Virginia. Incidents include a Miners’ wage trend, bridal tour returns, a fatal accident near Carson, and community reflections on local commerce and reciprocity.
The Olinghouse district mine owners Poole and Charle Sehera arrived with claims of rich ore pockets near Wadsworth. They describe pockets yielding $5 to $20 per pound and a four foot wide ledge showing coarse gold, with ore samples valued up to $100 per pocket and reports of four tons processed. The Nevada House hosted ore displays as miners pursued quick cash between snowstorms.
The article explains provisions of the Townsite Law related to Washeworth and Washeworth’s land entries under public sale. It cites sections on entry declarations, occupancy, and residence requirements, and notes a proposed reform by Senator Stewart to relieve residents from certain reservations on an Indian reservation in Wadsworth Toledo.
Readers are informed of Sunday morning and evening services in Llacm and Beonas with a 7:00 PM evening service, plus Sunday School at Ray. Beonas, Rector Christi day evening, and a 6:30 schedule for Bodewyor. A Sunday School meets at the School house each Sunday afternoon from 8 to 4 pm. W. Sari is superintendent. Also noted is a 1896 Women’s Edition of the Wenttluldt News bearing vital information about child health remedies and local advertisements for Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy sold by OW Kinawy & Co and partners.
Local lodge members announce a gathering this evening at the hall to share a wood fayre and fellowship. Attendees are invited to join as guests and participate in the event hosted by the Odd Fellows.
Dr McDonald and Prof McDobald returned from an extended visit in the eastern Shilo area and are now ready to assist Wadaworth patrons at the Devaron building in Olive.
Advertises fresh ranch butter at 50 cents per roll and fresh ranch eggs at 8 dozen for 31 cents at R. H. Cowles.
Advertising locals promote a range of goods from baby buggies and wood to real estate and lodging. Notices call for information at offices, mentions a Whitney House for travelers, and advertise sale of wood and second hand hearse requests. Dental work by Dr B F Thompson noted with local business address and services.
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