21 Oct 1904
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Newspaper
Wadsworth Dispatch
Location
Wadsworth, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1904
Page
1
A jumble of social notes lists visits from Reno to Sparks and surrounding towns. Names such as Johnnie Stein C T Short Jas Mayberry B F Thornton W Lee Miss Mas Givan Dr W L Kistler Mrs William Jones Rev T L Bellam Robt Graham J A Hamilton E H Proctor J Griffin D S Bryant W D Linton J R Reeves W G Hindmarsh Maud Patterson Lila Abbay Hattie Griswold and others appear alongside travel between Reno Sparks Olinghouse and nearby communities.
A force of eight surveyors is encamped at Hazen to survey a line connecting with the C. & C. railroad. The C. & C. is to be widened, and Southern Pacific officials consider a line via the C. & C. to Hazen. A large order for new rolling stock, tires, and rails has been placed. Hazen, a new station with 350 residents, is poised to become a key shipping point in Nevada if Southern Pacific makes Hazen a southern connecting hub.
Yesterday was Thos Compton's birthday and last night his co workers Mesars Kaizelmeyer and Robinson armed with brass and stringed instruments serenaded Compton Ben Pierce Pete Barrett and Thos McKenna at their cottage. They played several numbers to the delight of auditors who would have kept them longer but felt it fair to move to other co workers in town. Katzelmeyer and Robinson are noted as talented musicians and friends hope the serenades continue.
Adam Beay killed Warder B F Clements by striking him with a shovel at Silver City last Saturday. Clements died Tuesday from head injuries after warnings to stay away from Beay’s home and threats to kill him. Beay's arrest follows public sentiment that he may be charged with murder.
A box of shavings by the wall of Grandma Cain's cottage caught fire on a windy Sunday. Andrew Johnson, a roomer, quenched the flames with buckets of water, likely preventing major loss. Grandma, aged and frightened, would have faced severe danger if alone.
Bad Men From Derby deputies Port and Regan brought in four disreputable Derby residents on Wednesday. The men, known for drunken disorderliness and disturbing the peace, are believed to be part of a gang linked to numerous robberies in Derby over recent months as officers seek incriminating evidence.
Jacob Springer and his daughters were in town on Monday en route to Reno from their St. Clair area ranch. They report Springer has sold the property to Chas Wightman for 15000 dollars, noting the Springer ranch as one of Churchill counties finest.
W D Linton announces coal for sale with a car arriving today. Prospective buyers should place orders before the car is empty.
Thos. Urfried, stricken with typhoid fever at the railroad hospital, is improving and will soon be out of bed. GorprieLp Mininc Stock-a snap. Apply S. Arnstein.
Colonist rates to Nevada and California from New York and Boston to $50 and other routes list multiple western points. Deposits with a Southern Pacific agent secure tickets sent to the recipient’s home. Contact Jnc. M. Fulton, District Passenger Agent, Reno, Nev.
Mrs. A. Pope and Mrs. H. L. Huston sail into city by No. 6 train with Harry Huston M. W. Donelin and Mies Maggie Donalin arriving from the West today.
A remote living family faces accidents and injuries prompting use of Buklen's Arnica Salve, touted as the best on earth for burns cuts and ulcers. Available at Wadsworth Drug Co for 25 cents.
William Neary was jailed after an explosion at the Derby saloon run by Ed Jacobs Warren Bros Co. He was ejected earlier that day, obtained dynamite, placed a fuse, and caused $100 in liquor damage with minor injuries to patrons. Neary faces Sheriff Quirk of Storey County.
W E Swift, assistant to Li H Taylor on the Truckee Carson Irrigation project, leaves for Billings Montana to assume full charge of a similar project on the Crow reservation. Plans near completion, work to start soon, with Swift bringing extensive tunneling experience from New York subway construction. He is described as a skilled, affable professional who made many friends in town.
The September Roll of Honor for Wadsworth Public Schools lists Seventh Grade Agnes Jackson. Fifth Grade Lillian Simpson. Fourth Grade Grace Jackson Alice Jones Isabelle Murphy Dorothy Crosby Boxer M. Pecktam. Third Grade Willie Parassy. Second Grade Eleanor Garavanta iva Keen. First Grade Fern Wright. Receiving Grade Jack Wright Daisy Ceresola Dorai B. Hitt. Virginia officials visited Derby to take charge of William Neary, allegedly tied to a saloon dynamiting.
The Hazen hotel project owned by W. W. Lee and B. F. Thornton nears completion and will open to the public in a few days.
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