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Newspaper
Wadsworth Dispatch
Location
Wadsworth, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1897
Page
4
The item compiles brief updates from Carson and nearby towns. Mentions J D Torreyson ill in Carson, C W Jones Jr in town, John Day back from Churchill, local business openings, visitors, and community events. Includes a roundup of various small items such as fishing, restaurants, mine news, and upcoming athletics plans.
Atras Jumwenger caused a disturbance during a run from Keno to Wadsworth, attacking with a cry spell and resisting officers. Rail workers at Wadsworth reported complaints, and Jumwenger was taken into custody by local authorities with the aid of Citizens, including several named locals. He was held until about 2 am before being released, later moved to a temporary confinement after further assessment. He is described as a San Francisco businessman facing personal and family troubles leading to a two week period of debauchery and mental strain.
An assemblyman said he saw Governor Sadler and his private secretary arguing in the Capitol lobby about the Stubbetadler controversy. The secretary appeared shaken after an apparent overdose of wox vomica. The governor’s skin remains thick, but the secretary seemed worried as reports suggest conspirators rallied support for Dr. Stubbs.
A 35 artist Mahara's Minstrels troupe will perform one night only at Music Hall Wadeworth on Monday March 15. The San Franciscan Examiner praises the company as among the best ever seen in the city and urges attendance. Tickets are on sale at the Post Office.
A note of gratitude expresses appreciation to those who offered kindness during the recent bereavement for Ma and Mas D. V. Menno an.
A broken, garbled note describes severe cold and symptoms. mentions Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as effective after three doses and notes high altitude worsens cough. reference to G. Th. Haxpenses editor and Lovelock Commercial Co. sales.
A San Jose Conservatory of Music graduate advertises limited lessons with focus on vital fundamentals. The notice highlights private teaching by a named instructor, reputed within Wadworth’s community, and invites inquiries about availability and credentials.
John Merrigan, a long time resident known in Kings County and later in Avastin and Winnemacca, died recently at Wadaworth. Funeral services were held under C. D. Horiman with pallbearers listed. burial at Father Kiely in Reno after a Catholic ceremony. The obituary notes his eighty three years, vigor in old age, and his reputation as a skilled fisherman.
Sheriff McDeid received a dispatch at 11 15 am stating that the board of pardons had commuted To dian Johnny Buster to life imprisonment. The Indian murderer, confined in the cella, brightened when told of Carson jail and hard labor. he hoped for release but accepted the new fate. Commutation papers expected soon. Buster to Carson to serve the penitentiary term unless a future mercy act grants a full pardon. He has been confined since January 1, 19x6.
Report extols Chamberlains Cough Remedy as a preventive and curative treatment for influenza and pneumonia with claims of thousands of users and rapid effect. The notice includes pricing and distributor details and ends with a local obituary fragment for a Winnemucca family member.
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