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Newspaper
Wadsworth Dispatch
Location
Wadsworth, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1897
Page
4
Lent events and social notices fill a page with dances, visits, and local happenings. Diphtheria case in Gold auction, Dr. Jackman moves office, piano purchases, and miners’ earnings noted alongside civic items and a march grievance for Tatian Buster.
The section reports a homicide verdict by a coroner’s jury and notes several local motions. It mentions William Meister Tom Fitzgerald John Goldie and Fred Keli visiting Carin Thornes to inspect matters, plus a Chinese miner’s gold find in Washington district near Nevada City. Dr. J. B. McDonald departs for Lovelock to extend his eastern tour.
Roll of Honor lists pupils from Wightman School for February 1 to February 27 1897. Students named include Eugene Rochy John Lonk Abbie Wightman Kittie Austin Beasie Peterson Beasie Austin Bertie Conlian Martha Lot haar Lacia Cushman Charlie Lofthouse Ray Peterson Linie Auatini. School enrollments show 8 boys 10 girls total 18. Teacher M ANwA Ronn.
Humboldt Commissioners fixed 1897 tax rates County 1 cent per 100 valuation School 30 cents Road 6 cents Bond redemption 5 cents Special taxes Winnemucca town 15 cents Winnemucca school 20 cents Lake school 20 cents Total five cent increase. State tax to be set by legislature later likely 90 cents. Humboldt state and county tax about 220 per thousand. Winnemucca property 85 cents and Lovelock 75 cents more. Petitions for Good In Bly Meadows and Lakeroa district to be considered next meeting.
The notice warns of grip dangers and asserts Chamberlain's Cough Remedy prevents pneumonia. It claims thousands have trusted the remedy with no proven pneumonia cases, praising its quick action and noting favorable timing for dogs and a Coy of Lovelock.
Mrs Lottie Gate, graduate of the Conservatory of Marno San Joes, will give music instruction to a limited number of pupils. Apply at the real. eee of Le Lettentaasen, Migs Cale owe Hindly revounentol a bencher asdie Knew se many Wade worth, peuple sim ay talented materia.
The Masquerad Ball featured a full crowd and lively booths with many attendees. Winners included Sian 1 Anthony and Mie, with awards such as gloves and a box of candy. The event showcased costumes and group prizes for best dressed characters and best origins.
Report outlines a chaotic preliminary trial for Logan and Genie jailed over Kings murder. Indians accuse authorities of inaction while Logan remains held, with Judge Mack delaying actions and surrounding crowds threatening vigilante justice.
An 1897 letter describes frost bite suffering after a storm. It claims relief from a patent medicine named Trill and urges publication to prevent further harm. The writer, C. Laura, asserts dramatic skin improvement by Monday and promotes the remedy for frost related injuries.
Fragments describe Cripple Creek case with a dog remedy claim and a medical tonics ad. Mentions Lovelock dealer and Commercial Co. of Lovelock. Includes a public notice threatening settlement within twenty days and a bill settlement.
Funeral details report D. P. Gregory, age forty five, died after a long illness. The service was held at T. C.4. T. Hall with Rev. Mrs. Riddle officiating. He leaves a wife, a child, a brother and sister in Nevada, and relatives in Missouri. Community mourns and extends sympathy.
Van De Quile predicts Nevada will draw more inventor attention in 1897 as ore discoveries broaden. He cites new mines in eastern Nevada and untapped districts along the Western side including Pine Nut Red Canyon Lirowe and other areas, with early development just beginning and rich ore yet to be mined.
The notice states a whiskey sale of 18 year old Rye labeled Fel Arat. Price listed as 2.50 per bottle. Describes import status and origin names.
A small house on River Street is offered for sale for cash. Write to M. Connors at No. 3H, 28nd St., Saree, Cal.
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