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Newspaper
Wadsworth Dispatch
Location
Wadsworth, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1896
Page
4
Fragmentary note outlines regular weather and travel timing at a Nevada county station. Mentions monthly events on Mondays Wednesdays and Fridays with references to various local routes and arbors. Readers advised to expect updates at a fixed post every week.
The column lists a flurry of items: football games, resignations, travel notes, and social chatter. Mentions include Major Wootten, Col King, Knights of Pythias events, a San Francisco California Club encounter, and silver questions. It notes typhoid cases, enamel finishes, pine nut crops, and wagonable rail discussions. Also cited are university enrollments, wheat stocks, cyanide plants, and a large copper claim near Guaymasite.
The report covers campaign chatter from Bryan and McKinley camps, a Carson City resort plan near Lake Winnemucca, health updates on Mrs. Germain, a theft case in Mason Valley, possible Pullman rate cuts, and college life at Mills College as described by an editor. It mentions Miss Pollard, Colonel, and figures like Hon. W. L. Pike, with regional places including Reno, Austin, Carson, and San Francisco.
The sheriff candidate Lothrop of Wadaworth seeks the Republican County Committee's decision. A respected former official, he pledges to fill the office with honor if nominated and elected, appealing to voters to support him.
Daily influx of work keeps Omega Foto busy at the gallery with exceptionally low prices. Early appointment urged for portrait sittings before the offer ends. Also includes testimonial for Chamberlin’s Cough Remedy from William Keil of 678 Selby Ave St Paul. Sold by Cinernerhal Co Lovelauk.
The Carson meeting endorses the national Republican line with McKinley and Hobart for President and Vice President. Delegates back free coinage of silver by international agreement, plus a protective tariff. State officers elected include A C Bragg and J A Lewis for presidential electors and J Moore for lieutenant governor. The central committee names Colcord chair and Vanderlwith secretary.
Miss Gale of the Conservatory of Music Ban Jove will conduct private music instruction for a limited number of pupils at the residence of L Hettinhausen. She is highly recommended as a teacher and well known in Wodeworth for her talent.
T Lothrop declares candidacy for sheriff subject to Republican Convention decision in Washoe County. He signs as the candidate.
An advertisement proclaims state class laundry by K. and STURI, Proprietors. It offers rough washing for families, separate water use, and careful handling of clothes as a specialty. Trial welcome for convinced customers.
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