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Newspaper
Wadsworth Dispatch
Location
Wadsworth, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1897
Page
4
Local notes report improving health in Lathrop and visitors from Reno and Churchill. Plans highlight Fourth of July celebrations, railroad specials for Truckee, and theater at Statta’s. A mining tale recounts H. H. Buck’s ore assay yielding a potential $40,000, with caution about a dubious sample.
A farewell event featured readings, songs, and duets by Zoe Geeory Hite Hettinhaumen and others, with Mrs. Charles Burke and Prof. Dornberger praised for their roles. The audience enjoyed a savory program, and a long white ribbon memento signed by over 160 attendees was presented by Mrs. Ziegler, marking the town’s fond sendoff.
The Depot Hotel hosted 137 invited guests for a banquet by Elko Lodge to the Grand Lodge Rebekah Assembly and visiting Odd Fellows and their companions. Toasts by Hughen, A Hummel, Mrs. E B Coffin, and Grant Husker highlighted the evening, praising Nevada's prosperity and the Odd Fellows fellowship before guests dispersed home.
A school election yielded 88 votes, with the tax measure passing by a margin of four votes. The result reflects a slim victory for the proposed tax plan amid local turnout.
A detailed account of a school board meeting regarding teacher selection and a controversial petition. J W O'Brien defends fairness, denies personal motives, and argues for expert judgment in appointing Nevada and University of Nevada educated teachers amid accusations of intimidation and political pressure.
Venot Nevada June 19 1807 Mr J W O Hinks Clerk of Board Wadaworth Dear Your entoomed favor June 4 warning me of my election principal of your school received I desire to thank the Board for their support I will come to you anxious to do honest conscientious work I will visit Wadeworth shortly where I hope to meet the Board members Row E Cau
Cryptic June 28 message from Derarrast or Eoro mentions Cansos Crow News and O Hare with Waleworth in Nevada. A Dear Friend salutation closes the fragment, asserting reassurance and wind.
A letter from TL. OY. Correa discusses election chatter and a plan to have Caine teach at the school. The note hints at potential changes, a dropped matter, and next Friday’s events affecting Wade worth and local education.
A young man named J. F. Foley aged about 18 to 20 was found after a fatal freight train accident near Desert station. He survived several hours before dying in the baggage car. Coroner and distant authorities delayed action. funds were raised by locals for interment at Fraternity Cemetery. Evidence found on Foley included a silver watch, diamond stud, coins, tuition receipt, and a pledge to abstain from alcohol. The article also notes Copp's Prospector's Manual revival for mining enthusiasts and asks readers to obtain it through the Dispatch Office.
A fragmented catalog lists various periodicals including Godey's Home and Country Chaperone Petereina St Nicholas Frank Leslie's Outing Overland Monthly and Century with disparate prices from 2 to 35 cents and notes items available at the office with male audience mentions and brand names such as White Elephant and Nicks ell Scents.
Morning service at 11. Evening service at 7. Sunday School at 10. Rey, Bina, Rector.
Fragmented OCR describes medical claims and remedies by figures like Kare silva and Twsuesainting. It mentions human ailments, cures, and reputations, with obscure terms and unclear events.
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