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Newspaper
Wadsworth Dispatch
Location
Wadsworth, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1896
Page
4
Brief notes report events and local tidbits including a dance tonight at the dancing school, rehearsals for an opera, weather impacts on roads, a snowstorm count, travel to California, visits from residents, and various local personal items.
An irregular listing shows prices for horses and two year old stock from local vendors. It also mentions a robbery in Vinwia where Lovee, alleged leader, was stabbed and may die, with a Reno resident named. Notices invite readers to call Cingwold's new line for blinds poles and related items. The political commentary notes Republicans eye presidential candidates while McKinley supporters claim victory. A courtship anecdote ends with a searing joke about salvation and marriage.
Maxon aims to be elected as a delegate to the St. Louis convention and to influence the delegation to replace his chairman. After nominations he wants to be aware of Republican voters. The rest of the note is unclear and not properly intelligible.
Fine Milner and Phillips Linton Millinery Store hosts a Spring Opening with a large selection of hats and fashion accessories. The display includes roses in many colors, pearl ornaments, Persian and Turkish enamel earrings, ribbons in pompadour and color effects, crepes and braids. Call early to see their elegant line of goods.
Mr J C Axting, long with pwlor, starts his own business offering watch and clock repair and sale of jewelry. He advertises a careful, thorough service and is located at Mitt street with a modest stock.
Five room dwelling available for rent near River apreet. Light and water included. Rent due monthly. Inquiries at Postaften.
A fragmented notional notice advertises rooms for rent in town. The readable text implies a gentler tone and restricts to men. Exact details on location or terms are unclear due to poor OCR.
Andy deteriorated over thirty days with weight loss and weakness. A group including De, Slehella, Hon, A Steele and Dr Hills gathered to perform a medical assessment. A rope act ended with a large wood tick removed from around his left armpit and preserved at his request. Andy threatens malpractice action but feels better stating he did not expect so many friends.
The Southern Pacific Company will offer free return transportation home for drovers after shipping livestock out or west, effective April 1. F. Sair, the General Freight Agent, says the concession will save cattle and sheep shippers thousands of dollars annually and be greatly appreciated by the state’s livestock industry.
The proclamation designates Tuesday April 21 1896 as Arbor Day and urges tree planting and ceremonies in public schools. It notes the day is not a legal holiday for courts or contracts and is signed at the Capitol by Reinhold Sadler and acting officials on March 20.
A March 2 1896 telegram from Nevada Press Association secretary Ganette outlines a semi annual California Press Association excursion. The proposed itinerary visits Sacramento Santa Barbara Los Angeles San Jose and Stockton over about two weeks with plans to meet hosts and confirm party size.
Jere Lynch, new president of Hale and Noreros Mining Company, seeks to ease miner relations in Virginia City while planning Tangerman’s removal as superintendent. Miners demand a replacement, even “a yellow dog,” for harmony. Directors favor ending Tangerman’s service. successor to be announced.
French pattern designs and flowers featured by Mrs Phillips and Linton. Displayed Thursday through Saturday March 26 27 28. Ladies seeking patterns hats urged to call early.
On Reservation Street two houses are available for rent at the Commercial Store. One is furnished and one is unfurnished.
Wood for sale offering good mountain wood at 4.50 per cord and four foot wood stove length at 5.50. Leave orders with W T Golding or at E Griswold's store.
Fowler has moved his tools and material to his residence and will receive orders from patrons. All work guaranteed with no unnecessary delay. Poole and Willey dissolve partnership. Books placed with N A Hummel for settlement of accounts. Debtors to call at Hummel's office to settle. Signed Jase Poon and M. Wietey.
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