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Newspaper
Wadsworth Dispatch
Location
Wadsworth, Nevada, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1896
Page
4
Brevities from Reno area report July celebrations and weather, birthdays, travels, and town news. Mentions of Quon Vetoria’s 77th birthday, Miss Eva Loohan’s return, school elections in Nevada, and various local events. Also notes on mining, industry, and recent deaths from diphtheria in the Comstock.
A modest attendance enjoyed an evening of music and social dancing in aid of Willis Cancagnotte. Program numbers were well rendered and the singing notable, with Cancagnotte present to contribute to the pleasure of attendees.
The railroad office held a farewell dinner for Train Dispatcher OG in the Neva House. Masanitersin, who moves to the same service on Tuesday, was honored with a seven course menu and toasts from colleagues. Music and humor filled the evening as friends wished him happiness in his new home.
The Memorial Day programme in Music Hall begins at 2 pm with oration by Bethan Bowe and Wanda Kaden Howding. A chorus titled Trivate performs followed by tributes and a Yorke Song. Readings, decorations, and the Proclamation by Clyda Lowis close the event with a final reverent note.
News reports a gang of tramps attempted to board freight No at Golconda as it left. Brakeman Joe Knowles was shot in the right leg, receiving a flesh wound not deemed dangerous. Judge Langsworth swore in a posse. the gang was arrested and taken to Winnemucca by Sheriff Hadley.
Examiner reports Wadworth under eighteen players urged to form a team to compete for Nevada championship and later the Coast. Hummel suggests taking top Wadworth youths to strengthen our pitching and chances. If they choose to compete, full details will be provided.
A note of gratitude for kindness during illness thanks Rev Bellam for care. Also mentions F Olinghouse selling dry cottonwood, a four room house near shops with water on premises, and a subscription pitch for the Discaron newspaper.
A distinguished trio led by Miss Elise Fellowanf Huston and Miss Bertha Reilly will perform at Wadsworth on Wednesday night to raise funds for the Cemetery. The program also features Miss M Konne and Mika Fellow, praised as leading American violinists, with plans described as high artistic merit and strong public support expected.
Memorial Day program invite from Wadsworth Lodge No 33 I O C F asks fraternal organizations to meet at Fraternal Hall on Memorial Day Saturday May 30 at 1 p m to participate in exercises. Committee contact Archm an Steen S Javons Chav provides information. Also includes a wood ad from J C Crosson offering dry wood and cord prices.
Far Away. Rosenoom N Way Mary 82 1880 recalls a journey to Albway with a warm welcome after twelve years apart. A May gathering of schoolmates and sweethearts filled the home with cheer as Eastern goodies guided the celebration. news notes planting season and Fourth of July attire. Jacobs offers new suits from 15.50 and pants from 3.50.
Gov. Oxgwin pushes a nickel fed Regina music box in Bodie but local merchants and workers resist the mechanism and alter it to avoid using nickels. Bodie townspeople ban B cent pieces and deny circulation of those coins. The piece hints at wider tensions over silver and international coinage.
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