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Newspaper
Wadsworth Dispatch
Location
Wadsworth, Nevada, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1895
Page
4
Brevities recount a light hall storm yesterday and various locals visiting from Soda Lake St. Clair and Reno. Mentions Tulspast events include decorations for tomorrow, July 4 plans, lodge activities, new time cards, a jail reconstruction, and a mix of weather reports, mining notes, and community notices across Winnemucca, Tuscarora, and nearby areas.
Decoration Day will be observed under G I A and Daughters of Rebekah auspices with Odd Fellows meeting at Prateroul Hall at 1 40 PM to march to Union Church for exercises at two. The procession will proceed to Fraternal Cemetery for grave decorating and conveyances will be provided to visit the Old Cemetery where graves will also be decorated.
Cory Bevan notes a friendly gathering at Mr. and Mrs. Win Painter’s home on Monday night. Guests enjoyed vocal and instrumental music followed by a delicious hash meal at 11:30. Mrs. Painter, Miss Walley, and Mrs. C. H. Turner planned extended East and California departures, with all praising the evening.
Rail officials in San Francisco reportedly plan to remove several engines from the Ogden to Carlin run. The move may force chain gang crew arrangements with round-the-clock operations at regular points. Local opinion opposes the change, fearing loss of engine pride and maintenance incentives.
K R H Cowles lists all kinds of agricultural implements and repairs with prompt fulfillment and satisfaction. Sole Akron Buckeye Mower agent Ev Griawold offers Wadaworth mowers at San Francisco prices with freight, on hand and ready for order.
For sale a residence of F C Hamptons located second door to R H Cowles store. Enquire at the residence or at the disarer alice.
The article praises Bob Peacock and John Lee with KR H Cowles for maintaining an ongoing fish supply on Mondays and Thursdays. It notes no better fish in the market and that the meat is white with fine flavor. Clerks are advised to explain how to prepare the fish.
Town officials report plans for a new Main Street sewer to carry business district sewage. The Southern Pacific Company is thanked for cooperation and a profile will be prepared to aid bids. Business leaders may meet soon to discuss funding by frontage, property value, or general use, with a small total cost for wide public benefit.
The Grand Army of the Republic and other mourners are urged to keep grave decoration simple not elaborate, fearing display and cost would contrast with those who have little. The piece argues for modest flowers as a token of memory and love, urging restraint.
Mrs. W F Hunt offers her entire household furniture for sale at her residence. Items include a Morris piano, antique oak center table, lamps, display case, dining set, carpet and rugs, folding bed, walnut bedstead, portieres, lounge, rocking chairs, kitchen range with boiler, kitchen utensils, refrigerator and more. Sold individually or by lot. Call early before sale closes.
J A Gregory plans Sunday hours starting tomorrow for ice cream soda and bakery items. He will not handle groceries that day though deliveries may occur by season order. Local merchants support Gregory’s claim and the move is accepted. Viava health advice offered by Mrs E Fowler Axent for inquiries.
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