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Newspaper
Wadsworth Dispatch
Location
Wadsworth, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1895
Page
3
Local items report upcoming visits by Tom Bastian and Mr J W Smith, warden changes at the state prison, and school money apportionments in Nye and Wadsworth districts. Sheriff Wahoe County contest looms as stock changes affect the Express office. discussions on silver coinage and capitalists’ claims are noted along with lodge activities, tax levy, and a Shiloh lodge officers list.
A jumble of questions and riffs on local life appears to mock civic schedule, marriages, and business hours. The piece riffs on clock work, doors, and a litany of names and places, hinting at gossip and town politics.
A Reno photographer, Skinner, is praised as among the best writers in his field with sample works offered and guaranteed quality. A Nevada education meeting planned in Carson on the 26th discusses aligning state university and public schools and addressing school law concerns.
The funeral service for Vincent LaForge was held last Saturday from Union Church with Rev. T J Hellam officiating. Pallbearers included Dang Callen Harry Short LB Ladd Will Short B A Lewis and O K Crown. The modest procession proceeded to Paternal Cemetery, drawing a large turnout that showed deep sympathy for the deceased. LaForge was insured for 2000 in the Pacific Mutual Life Company. The coroner’s inquest into the railroad derailment near White Plains yielded no clear cause due to conflicting testimony.
The Nevada Legislature convened on a Silver basis with J B Gig noux of Lyon elected President pro tem of the Senate and Lem Allen of Churchill chosen Speaker of the House. George Noel of Storey served as Speaker pro tem. Mr Beck sought unanimous consent to introduce Concurrent Resolution No 1 on submitting a constitutional convention question and Concurrent Resolution No 2 to strike the word male from the suffrage clause.
The undersigned will offer dancing lessons at Music Hall every Saturday. Ladies and children attend at 2 00 PM, gentlemen at 7 00 PM to 1 00 PM, with tuition 25 cents for ladies and children and 50 cents for gentlemen. Reception orchestras Thowien & Beituen provide music. patterns of wash silk offered.
Obituary and tribute notes for Vincent LaForge, with funeral details and family thanks. Also includes a card of thanks from the LaForge family, service times, and local advertisements for rental listings, lodging, and building materials in Truckee and nearby areas.
The children's masquerade ball hosted by Ue Pelz & Park Orchestra drew many youngsters in costumes and even more adults. Notable attendees included Eddie Green, Myrtle Owens, John Louk, Thomas Lovelock, Nan, Alice Ruddell, Old Farmer Jones, Pearl Marker, and Starr Hill among others. Prizes honored best dressed lady, best dressed gentleman, and best sustained character, with the event ending near midnight as floor managers praised the joyous crowd.
Bank records show assets including securities loans and mortgage notes with state banks and national associations. Deposits and demand certificates of deposit total substantial funds while capital stock paid in and surplus reflect the bank's financial position as of December 19, 1804.
Readable portions describe a holiday promotion at Hiatt customers with a life size portrait pre set and delivery included. The ad lists numerous grocery items with prices and emphasizes a large assortment of groceries at competitive prices, inviting purchase within a stated period.
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