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Newspaper
Wadsworth Dispatch
Location
Wadsworth, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1894
Page
3
Local political appeals and campaign chatter fill the Wadsworth page with candidate mentions J Gregory Dr Richey and local races. Dentists and merchants promote services and goods as town events, gatherings and speeches unfold including Martine and Cleveland next Tuesday.
A 19th century style account describes a lively Republican rally in Wadsworth with bonfires, crowding, and speeches. Candidates Sardis Summerfield, H B Rule, W A Caughling, G W Robison, and others addressed the audience, while Peach's Orchestra provided music and dancing followed into midnight.
Wadsworth benefit night featured Brooks McClane and W D Linton with Al Grinwold as emcee. Tes Leffron impressed in Indian club exercises while AV Gladding and Patty Ronayne fought a brisk two minute three round bout. Tug of war under Cap Griffin and Camminge thrilled a closely matched crowd. O H Gridley defeated Gladding in a quick wrestling match. John Lee won the ladies tear raffle. Receipts totaled about 26.50 net with 100 in gross door money.
Five days before the Fancy Dregs Ball the Indies notified organizers they could not man the booth due to a family illness. The assignment had been arranged for several assistants who fell sick, preventing their participation.
The People's party candidate Charles Coleman widely known in Wauhon county. Born in 1871 in Ne sas, he has made Renchia his home for nearly 25 years and is claimed fully qualified to perform all duties of the office. If elected, he will give satisfaction in conducting the office’s affairs.
Fragmented verse about autumn fading and winter coming with references to birds nests and falling leaves. Dated Nevada October 1804 by Wadsworth. Includes local ads for cigars and a furniture repair shop run by Ira M. Conkey inviting customers.
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