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Newspaper
Wadsworth Dispatch
Location
Wadsworth, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1896
Page
4
Brief items note a light Monday snow, a pay car Sunday, and Governor Jonnavalle’s short walk. Several locals move or visit others in Nevada towns including Ogden and Elko. The Nevada Press Association’s meeting is planned for March, while a Leap Year Ball committee meeting is set for this afternoon. Mining, travel, weather, and school news fill the page with scattered reports.
Long document cites United States as plaintiff against the Conte Pacific Company and the New York Trust Company with mortgage claims. It traces land patents, reservations, and historic settlements from 1860s to 1887, noting potential government reversion of titles and possible relief for current occupants. Local figures express mixed views on fraud risk, defense by corporations, and possible title quieting outcomes for Wadsworth and surrounding areas.
Allegations allege forged papers by W S Chapman as attorney in fact for Mass to secure a land patent near Reno under the 1854 act granting 480 acres to Sioux half breeds. Charles Mayse later filed for his scrip. fraud discovered, patent may be void and land return to the half‑breed Triadian. Defendants include A D Rice Sierra Nevada Wood and Lumber Co. John Boyington M J Kiely George Alt Robert Steel and Higgins family residents and others listed in the Gazette.
Bram Wadeworth Lodge announces Stated Communication the first Friday of each month at 7 PM in Fraternal Hall. Visiting brethren welcomed. A special communication will be held Saturday the 7th at 6 30 PM for work on the I degree, and additional special communications on Friday and Saturday the 11th and 14th at 6 30 PM for work on the M M degree.
The famous drat The Irish Duke will be performed by top local talent at Music Hall on Friday evening March 6. A thrilling drama packed with real gems of talent promises a grand success. Reserved seats are available at P.O. store for 50 cents.
Dr HB McDonald has returned from Lovelock and will be in his office at his regular hours for patient consultations and routine visits.
On Reservation Street two houses are available for rent at the Commercial Store inquiry. One unit is furnished and the other is not.
Undersigned announce severing partnership under Boole and Willey. All accounts placed with N A Hummel for collection. Debtors urged to call Hummel's office to settle and obtain receipts. Janne Poour Commissioner Vitury
Mr J G Axting, recently with E Fowler, plans to open a standalone shop offering watch and clock cleaning and repair in an artistic manner. He will stock jewelry and can be contacted via the M Street area. Also advertised are a corner rental near shops with four rooms and water, inquire at this office.
Reports from the National Conventions in St Louis and Chicago include the Republican and Democratic gatherings with dates noted. A visitor from Oakland reports Mrs. Herbert Esden very low, and J W Young plans to resume work after an sighting of West Tall and Arthur Tukland in Texas. An alarm caused a small fire in Fred Marshall's wood shed, with slight damage. The G I A presented Mrs P H McNevin a silver berry spoon engraved with the organization and date February 19 1896, a gesture the recipient valued highly.
Two nicely furnished rooms available to gentlemen only. Reputable and first class in every detail. Inquire at the office.
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