18 Jan 1896
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Newspaper
Wadsworth Dispatch
Location
Wadsworth, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1896
Page
4
A crowded column lists political mentions, business notes, and social chatter. Names include J. Babeorki and Frank Francis, with references to Ogden standards and Nevada cadets. Details cover meetings, storms, dances, and small-town happenings from governors to watch repair ads.
A Thursday evening gathering at Rev T L Bellam's home featured singing and instrumental music. The highlight was a playful game Brother Tom Bobbed, enjoyed by Mr McKinstry and others, with a dainty lunch and coffee well received by attendees Edith Bellam Winnie Bellam Lillie Dwyer Clark Finley Bertha Wickland Agnes Steele Cecil Mav Nevin Rev T J Bellam Mesure 0 Beemer F Sinson Ji M Sanderson Ky Short V Dornberger J T McKinately and others.
The Nevada State Medical Society met in Virginia City and elected officers for the coming year. President P. T. Phillips of Reno. vice president P. Manson of Virginia. secretary and treasurer T. P. McDonald of Virginia. censors FH Hogan of Keno, James Guinan of Carson, and JA Packank of Virginia. Next meeting set for Keno on a Monday. Sunday services listed with times.
Journal recounts confession by Indian Johnny Buster and arrest after a series of events surrounding the November 1 killings of Frank Monson known as Spanish Frank and an Indian man at BR A Cowles ranch. The confession describes how Buster allegedly killed Spanish Frank and Frank Jones, aided by threats and jealousy over Jones's wife, with details of the murder weapon and circumstances.
Senator Teller leads a surge in support on the Senate Finance Committee as two bills move slowly toward action. A plan to appoint two cabinet members, including a Commerce and a Foreign Affairs post, remains contested with no clear majority. Efforts to advance a Cuban relief recognitions bill have been spirited but unproductive. Representative Pugh proposes cities 109000 plus receive commemorative postage stamps from the Postmaster General.
Miss Kittie Macauley is notified by the Commissioner of Indian Affairs through Major Wootten of her transfer to teach at the Fort Lapwai Indian boarding school in Lewiston. Wadsworth residents praise her Indian school work and predict benefits for Lapwai students.
December report from White Plains School shows Jease Smith 96 Alice Rich 95 William Baker 92 Chorge Baker 92 Nancy Rien 90 Orttina Zecherle. Teacher.
The San Francisco ministers declare women must be accompanied by a parent guardian or husband to converse with pastors in private study, following a recent scandal involving Rev Brown and Mrs Davidson. The move triggers fear among clergy of reputational risk as Senator Hill pushes to exclude women from Washington venues.
J Closson offers four foot mountain wood at four dollars fifty cents per cord with longer lengths at five dollars. Orders invited by W T Golding.
Childs crib in good as new condition with oak frame, springs and mattress, for sale at a bargain. Inquire Mrs. F Marshall.
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