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Newspaper
Wadsworth Dispatch
Location
Wadsworth, Nevada, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1896
Page
4
A transcription of scattered local items reports illness and travel notes. Mentions people like E A Blivan visiting Sacramento, J M Sanford and wife arriving from Sacramento, Patlow in town, and Mr Fallon of St Clair on business. References to upcoming holidays, weather, farming and mining activity, ship traffic, and community events including a Leap Year party.
Report from Katyerola County autopsy trial states J P Boone was acquitted after the jury found him not guilty of killing Antelle Bawock last fall. The lengthy case drew regional attention and was followed by local officials and residents.
Queen Esther Lodge and Wadsworth Lodge marked the 77th anniversary of their charitable orders with a church service. Members praised the organizations for their work among working men, health teaching, and care in illness and death, noting strong leadership and community impact.
A large Reno funeral for the late William Biggs drew relatives, railroad colleagues, and friends from Donner Pass and beyond. Eighteen pallbearers from the railroad orders led a solemn procession to the Catholic church where Father Dernody presided, as mourners recalled the violent death. Wreaths and keepsakes from Native Sons, the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen, and family members expressed deep grief, with many noting his kindness and helpful nature.
A special Wadeworth Chapter C D of O B S meeting adopts resolutions honoring William Biggs and others, expressing condolence to their families. The motion includes dropping the charter for 30 days and recording the resolutions in the Brotherhood minutes, with a notice of a special Wadeworth meeting on May 5 at Fraternal Hall.
Lumber notice offers 4 and 0 wood at Griewold's store and Tinderston location. Closson will furnish good grown wood at 84 90 per cord for 4 foot lengths. Jonathan Tau accepts orders for new TP building materials.
A long list of names appears under Roll of Honor and Creditable Mention labels, including students and teachers such as Tom Donelin, Alla Clippenuer, Lilah Abbay, Charles Curtie, Louisa Bryant, and Lucy Parker, among others, indicating a local honors publication. The fragmentary OCR preserves multiple periods and broken phrases, with no clear dates or institutions provided.
Last Monday evening Fraternal Hall hosted a surprise gathering for Mr. and Mrs. F. Taft as they prepare to move to Placer Ville Gal toward a new home. About eighty people attended with card games, dancing until one, and music by Museers Irvin and Roy Lewis. Attendees wished them prosperity and success and hoped the parting would be temporary.
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