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Newspaper
Wadsworth Dispatch
Location
Wadsworth, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1897
Page
4
A jumble of social updates from Reno and Churchill area mentions Sharkey Wonlem Goddard and Alor Binall wari at Music Hall, Bragg’s Churchill tour, and lodge events in Curtin. Mentions of shopping, turkey dinners, and holiday plans fill a busy page with names like Ty Reno Tumulay, Dr. T. By Dolmes, and W. Webb. Also notes church, sports, and business trips, plus toy and shoe listings and a long quip about a twinoleaf poker chip.
Among the bright young men of Nevada, Sardis Summerfield is praised for rising through effort from teacher to District Attorney and State Senator. Enemies exist but respect his talent, with supporters hoping his qualities elevate Nevada’s leadership.
The Social Tonight presented by Mrs Jennie Marshall will feature a piano and violin accompaniment by Mr Hosland. Admission 50 cents at the door. A lively evening with dancing and a well managed floor awaits the lovers of dancing in Genoa Courtier’s notices.
Local notices advertise house lots at lower prices, jewelry for Christmas, candlemaking lines, and a central cottage residence for sale. Offers urge readers to call at the dispatch offices for details and inquiries about piano bargains and other items.
An elderly man named Smith died by self inflicted gunshot in a room at the White House residence. Neighbors and family noted his increasing distress and financial troubles, with a coroner ruling death by gunshot wound self inflicted. Jim Dorsey arranged funeral services and the body was taken to Verdi for interment.
A local business endorsement letter from 19th century Toledo wholesalers vouches for B J Koy’s integrity and financial competence. The unsigned note claims the signer has known Koy for many years and trusts him to fulfill commitments.
A late evening entertainment featured Rev. D J Bellare with a vocal solo by Lota Yeorgin and a banjo duet by Miss Sumi Tredway and Fannie Mike. Myrtle York played violin to hearty encore. Lilith Abtay delivered a poised song. Dr Kistler was briefly summoned. Capt Wallatab performed. social refreshments followed by remarks on Cosmopolitan University President Dr E Potter.
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