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Newspaper
Wadsworth Dispatch
Location
Wadsworth, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1899
Page
4
A fragmentary Reno visit roundup notes multiple visitors and events from Thursday through the week. Names include GW Jouve Dr W Fiicke Prof Calne and others with assorted remarks on housing, schooling, and leisure.
A garbled local notice lists several events and names including Griego Ahihuy Jr undergoing surgery in Si ern Trent for pondivitis and Pearl Marie to Charles Mototosh wedding in Berkeley. It notes travel fares to Los Angeles for an Educational Association meeting, bids for a new act, and Masons visiting Walworth Lodge. It mentions potato yields on Carson River land and a Bodie miner’s tale of spades and dirt.
An advertisement extols Rump of Figa as a travel bottle aid for kidneys liver and bowels promising prevention of fevers headaches and sickness. Sold in 50 cent bottles by leading druggists manufactured by the California Byrup Co.
A worker named Mr. Givan suffered an injury to his index finger when his glove was caught by a belt and wheel of a stationary engine. Doctors Jackson and Kistler attended him. he was laid off for a period of time following the incident.
The article notes dove hunters near the cemetery have damaged a marble monument on the Macpherson plot and warn of potential court action if the issue continues. It mentions danger to visitors using canoes and narrow escapes, urging hunters to avoid the cemetery.
A garbled 1899 notice references the Southern Pacific Co and Wadaworth Light and Power Co, mentioning water works control and collections for a municipality. It advertises Griswold's Spring goods and a sale of men’s, women’s and children’s wear alongside a fall line of regular goods and accessories.
Sunday services morning and evening at 720.0 st. Sunday School at 2M. Rev Belias rector. Christian Endeavor at 6 30 Sundays. Baptist Sunday school at School house 10a. Mun. J. W. Serie superintendent. Buckeye mowers and Hollingsworth sulky rakes in stock for sale by E Griswold.
Mr Madden, long time resident and father of Miss Nellie Maiden, suffered a broken thigh when a rock collapse occurred at a mill on HignanaroUNIE. He remained trapped with severe pain until rescue at five o'clock, while attempts to signal for help failed.
A grand old remedy claims to treat coughs colds and consumption with many cures noted worldwide over fifty years. If results are not satisfactory refunds offered. Priced at 25 cents 60 cents and one dollar. Sold by all druggists.
Advertisement from Sen Roseximar, manager, promoting a ten day sale of men and boys clothing and undershirts with drastic price cuts including underwear at 1.00 and suits from 12.00, urging readers to call. Location cited as Nevada Hones.
A projected water plant will deliver more water than Widewort currently needs, ensuring a plentiful supply for future use. The project aims to support extensive tree planting and prevent shortages as demand grows.
Fragmentary notice describes a rough scene on an Italian ranch near Jake Hamilton’s place and Hill ranch with wild cattle causing trouble. Mentions a product called Clover Root Ten and an offensive breath problem. No clear date or identifiable entities beyond general locations.
Notice states the partnership Harriman and Jeffrey operating as farmers and stockmen in Churchill County Nevada is dissolved by mutual consent. All debts to the firm and all claims against it will be settled by the remaining partner. Dated May 1, 1900. Signed Harkan A. R. Jeffery.
The Board of School Trustees of Wadsworth Nevada offers for sale on June 10 bonds of 1000 dollars each. Fifteen bonds bearing six percent interest with annual payments, first due December 10, 1900, mature June 10 of 1901 and each year thereafter until all fifteen mature. Bids due by 4 pm June 9, 1969 at the trustees’ office, paid to Washoe County Treasurer at Keno. By order of JW O Brien, May 16, 1899. Clerk.
Indebted readers urged to pay early as all accounts will be collected soon. Geneny & Savage advertise plumbered material and lawn hose cheaper than elsewhere. Full stock of refrigerators and a six horsepower engine with boiler offered at 75 dollars. Information at the office.
Mrs. Tromain announces a brief appearance at the Wadsworth Hotel offering trimmed millinery flowers fine shoes for women and children shirt waists silk wallets hats tailored suits capes jackets wrappers corset covers gowns hosiery and more inviting patrons to view a full range of fashions during the event.
Hunters are forbidden to trespass on the ranch and pursuit will be prosecuted for violations. Names or further details are not provided.
Notice to hunters not to trespass on my property. Violators will be prosecuted. T. G. Henwans
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