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Newspaper
Wadsworth Dispatch
Location
Wadsworth, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1895
Page
3
Numerous short items span local people and events from the Nevada region. Notices include health updates, travel plans, a wedding at a Catholic church, a missing person case, and a fire of community interest. Mentions of lawmakers, library stats, a train wreck widow claim, and business notes reflect a broad, early Reno-Tahoe era community page.
Friends gathered at Rev. T. L. Bellamy’s residence to bid farewell to Mrs. Jefferson and her mother Mrs. Hooper. The evening featured singing, laughter, games, and instrumental music by Mrs. Jefferson, Prof. Dornberger, Capt. Wallatab, Gregg, Mr. Spencer, and Alice George. A silver double table gift was presented to Mrs. Hooker as a token of friendship.
A large gathering celebrated Mae Weld with games and prizes, including a card deck win by A. Clipenger and a paper cutter prize won by Mr Ayners. Music and performances by Will Hunt, Ceoil May Nevin, A McPherson, and others filled the evening, while Gertie Dunlope received many congratulations.
The 88 year old Pap Gladding of the Fourth Ward back alley suffers dry gangrene in his left leg for about a month. Amputation was refused. the disease worsened with skin and flesh decaying. Death is feared imminent as his condition spirals toward mortification.
A fragment reports the marriage of William Benham and a bride on a late date with guests listed, gifts described, and celebrations ending with dancing. Names include Richards, Thomas, Girumis, Dailey, and many Wadworth and Willian residents noted among attendees and presenters.
A local fortune telling offer advertises readings at 50 cents for individuals and 1 dollar per couple. The notice invites couples with a lady and lists evening hours from 7 to 9 and 2 to 4 for calls at Grona Rouuins.
After March fifth Miss Iva Bailey offers fashionable dressmaking at the residence of Mrs. E H Austin in the north end of town.
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