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Newspaper
Wadsworth Dispatch
Location
Wadsworth, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1895
Page
4
Brevities cover weather, health, travel, trials, and local goings on. Mentions improvements, political mentions, cattle movements, a hotel sale, and community notices. Several names appear, with scattered Reno and Carson references, plus commentary on events and upcoming meetings.
F B Southworth, mining expert, visiting from Montana Idaho and Colorado, looked over the Jim Blaine mine in White Horse District on return to California. Superintendent Gregory guided a full inspection, with further visits to other White Horse areas. Southworth spoke highly of the Jim Blaine and a return to active operations is hoped for with investment and renewed effort.
In Reno years ago County Clerk Porter lost part of his leg in an accident. He recently dug up the amputated foot, found bones intact and crushed, and reports the pain ceased immediately after handling it. He joked about engraving it for display or a watch charm.
William Cashman High Chief Ranger of the A OF will visit Nevada Court Friday night. He writes that he would like to form a ladies Circle while here.
Mike Kawerss selects wheat fed pork for sale by Wadstort Commercial Co. This brief notice lists a supplier and product type with market phrasing typical of a commerce item in a historical newspaper.
Piano for sale cheap offered by Meyer & Co and Jacob L Gon in Chicago. Instrument described as first class. Call at office for particulars and examine samples. Suit price from 1350 and pants from 460. Also window glass cuts offered by F Grmswot at the W C Co. Reward offered for return of a ladies gold watch and chain lost near the freight depot and Mrs Applegate's residence.
Local notes recount a lively day at the track with 100 yard dashes for a $100 purse won by Mead, a 500 yard dash for $3 won by Signora Sorreltop, and a notable race among thoroughbreds Carver Chief Maula and King of Spades. Betting figures, oddities, and plans for next Sunday are described as the Wadsworth sports scene grows.
The Ladies' Auxiliary sets a well supplied supper at Engineers' Hall hosted by Mrs. J. L. McCollugh. Booth's oysters will be available at the W. O. venue for this fundraising event.
Court summons a defendant in Washoe County to appear January 6 at 10 oclock AM to answer a complaint for goods and merchandise sold and delivered in 1895. Notice to respond or judgment by default will be entered. Official service to be made by a county constable. Dated November 1, 1866.
Fall and Winter announcement promoting a new line from the Continental Tailoring Co. with ready to wear suits at 1.50, overcoats from 14.50, and trousers from 8.50. Emphasizes varied styles, quality, and inexpensive prices, pledges guaranteed satisfaction, free alterations and express charges, invites calls to view goods at their premises. Signed Seymour Jacobs.
A light brown horse of 1200 pounds, sixteen hands, with a bald face and four white feet, was found at Limbo on September 16 1885. The owner must prove ownership, pay charges and claim the animal from R H Downes in Wadsworth by November 12, 1895.
Mrs Laut Ball offers suppers for balls and entertainments at the Music Hall rear, served by Mr and Mrs Tom Bryant. Proceeds support Barn-A Gool Ringer Sewing Machine. Cheap rates advertised with a focus on social event features and local involvement.
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