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Newspaper
Wadsworth Dispatch
Location
Wadsworth, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1897
Page
4
June adjustments and travel notes dominate this issue with reports of local visits to Reno and nearby communities. Notables include Andrew Moore of Nevada’s I O F and Major Wootten returning from Fort McDermit, plus forthcoming K P Grand Lodge events in Elko and a Queen Rebekah ball.
A railroad incident near Wadsworth involved Bryant, a brakeman for the S P Co, who was crushed by a freight car after pushing a coworker away. He survived initial injuries but later underwent treatment in Reno and at the railroad hospital. Drs Thomas and Jackman attended, with Dr. Jackman noting the mangled hand and a distant possibility of amputation.
The Coronas beat the Piutes in Reno on Decoration Day in a lengthy game that extended into the night. The Indians showed strong defense and situational awareness, while the Coronas surged late, overcoming early resistance to clinch the win.
A 19th century notice sets a Sunday four horse stage from White Holm Livery Stable to McGlanenburg and Seayu Wadsworth at 10 p.m. and to McClanenburg at 3 p.m. Fare for the round trip is 1. An analysis notes railway disaster fatalities and argues for civic effort to build a thriving town, urging residents to shed jealousy, unite, and work toward prosperity.
Chicago milliner Madam Dean expected in June Jet with a large stock of fashionable hats. A fashion event will be held at the Wadleworth Motel parlor to showcase the millinery.
The programme featured numerous performers including Abs Peek and Mian Sy' Boltuck, with Myrtle York on violin and a mixed quartet. Mrs Chas. Marke and Mrs Parke gave notable highlights, while Fanny and Roy Pike delivered dialogues. The night closed with dancing and ice cream, judged a pleasant, successful entertainment.
A law passed by the legislature and signed by the governor on March 19 imposes civil liability on saloon owners and lodge operators who sell intoxicants to minors or allow minors to remain on premises. Parents or guardians may sue for damages from fifty to one thousand dollars.
The notice lists a morning service at Avot and an evening service at 7:50 AM with a Sunday School led by Rev. BeuLaw and Revtor. The fragmentary text preserves the church event details and associated leaders.
A fragmented Reno item describes draped photographs styled in the New Carbon look from Riverside Studio on Virginia Street near the Druye. The text is garbled but highlights the studio and fashion photography.
The renowned piano tuner Ovcar Hildebrandt will visit Waenworth to service instruments. Any piano may be entrusted to him for tuning following the Haivan export in tirbuni nent.
Homely language extols Pabst Malt Extract as a sleep aid and tonic. It promises natural sleep after use, claiming ten minutes to fall asleep and gradual health benefits with repeated use. Wholesale dealers are named for distribution.
A notice urges residents to approve a special election to decide whether to continue crowded conditions or build a new state funded school. Proposal would add a four room school with fences and repairs at an estimated cost of 1200 dollars and a tax rate of about 20 to 25 cents per 100 dollars. The appeal highlights benefits to education and community, calling on parents to support the measure.
A note indicates the shop by J A Gregory will close on Sundays from dawn to dusk, changing usual hours. The message emphasizes Sunday closure and references a physician’s input without detailing other days.
Dancing School led by Dollie Lewis offers modern dances at Muni Hall starting Wednesday May 26 with a Saturday night yoclub each week. Levon invites all for special children's room sessions twice weekly. Henry N. Copp promotes a Prospectors Manual by a Colorado mining expert outlining US mining law, locating claims, surveying, and regulations, priced at 40 cents and available at the Diseaten Office.
Notice urges hunters to stay out of the Tustin ranch fields near Jake Hamilton's old price and the Hill ranch to avoid firearm incidents with wild cattle and related trouble.
Notice announces a June 31 1807 special election at the School House in Wadsworth county Nevada to decide a proposed tax for repairs to old buildings tibetan? and new facilities. The vote asks voters to approve or reject the special tax to raise funds for building repairs and improvements.
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