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Newspaper
Wadsworth Dispatch
Location
Wadsworth, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1894
Page
3
Local voters discuss com missioner race prospects with J U Gregory as favored short term candidate. Sample ballots available at County Clerk Reno while Hard Times Ball and Halloween events loom. Churchill County official Kaiser seen in town amid talk of constitutional amendments and direct US Senate vote proposal.
A tribute to J C Gregory highlighting his 37 years in Washoe County from Franktown to Washoe City. The article recalls early settlements, mills, neighbors, and the community’s growth while endorsing Gregory for the November 6 election for a second term as county commissioner.
The Republican gathering featured remarks by NAS Haiatiel ay xl ms, Governor Cleveland, H. R. Dodge for District Judge, H. F. Bartine as the orator, and J. Torreyson for Attorney. Several candidates pledged to serve duties to the best of their abilities amid a cordial turnout.
The wrestling match at Micic Hall attracted a large crowd as Burne defeated Gridley three straight falls. Burne won first in thirty one minutes, second in twenty minutes forty seconds, and third in about a minute. Referee Will Umit and timekeepers T. W. Fitzgerald and Al Griawelid oversaw the event. Shorty proved a gallant challenger in a display many called one of the era’s finest light heavyweight bouts.
Tonight a local gathering invites parents and women with influence to discuss matters affecting the area near Wadsworth. The event aims to unite residents for communal good and may involve talk of neighborhood concerns and possible financing.
A committee of three will be appointed and stationed at the door. All attendees must raise their makes and give their names to the equmtitter before going on the floor. A hoott will be arranged so that the game will be private.
Seymour Jacobs announces a new tailor shop in a newly sited building beside the Post Office. The ad invites customers to wait there if they need tailoring services and mentions nearby lodging at the Whitney House for day or month stays.
A large Newlands campaign gathering in the Silver party stronghold features Hon. Wo HAL Pike as chair, a Virginia City glow club performance, and Newlands praising Wadeworth’s streets and cottages. He supports labor wages, links depression to silver demonetization, and urges Nevada to back the Silver party in November. The event includes remarks from Judge Chea and a choral program by the Sable Singers, with campaign tension mixed with cultural entertainment.
A garbled letter from Aga Dawson references Ann Dawson as a ten year old boy turning toward public life. It mentions W P Molavanux and Dean St jhink 7, Verdi, and plans to send someone to the Senate. The text includes stray prohibitions and odd spellings.
A brief advertisement showcases cigar offers at the Postvn Mine and La Lorin shop. It mentions Carmencita two for one and eight for a selection, highlighting in town availability and a guarantee.
A birth notice from Reco Nevada reports the birth of a son to the wife of B J Genexy. The record lists the family name Fenesy in connection with the newborn. The item uses abbreviated formatting typical of local society notes.
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