The Wadsworth dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1892-1899, 1897-12-08
CHURCHILL COUNTY NEWS.

Foster, Hayseed, and all signs OF the
animal and vegetable kingdoms prognos-
t~icating the state OF the weather, have
proved for once to be correct; and the
long looked for storm has arrived, though
somewhat behind time. The weather at
this writing is cold, yet the indications
point to more snow. Such weather
causes the "%jints' of the aged to twinge
with rheumatic" The microbe OF
chilblains is already getting in his work
on the young and rising generation.
The annual rabbit hunt of the Indians
is drawing to a close. 1t has been in
progress for some three weeks and has
been quite successful. These periodical
hunts are looked forward to with much
pleasure by the noble red man. When
a day is set for the commencement OF the
hunt the word is sent to the Indians OF
the surrounding country. A general in
vitation is extended to Walker River,
Pyramid, Wadsworth, Lovelock and
other Indians to meet at a certain point
to join in the chase. For several days
before the day set the visiting Indians
begin to arrive. Some with their fami-
lies in the family carriage, some on
horseback, others afoot. All bring a
camp equipage, fully prepared for a few
weeks recreation and pleasure. When
the hunt is commenced the Indians
Chose old enough to bear arms) form
a single column, the distance between
each Indian being about fifty yards. At
a given signal they march forward, driv-
ing the rabbits before them, and woe to
the bunny that shows itself in front, as
death is almost sure to be his portion.
Thus all day long they march and hunt.
The rabbits slain furnish meat for the
subsistence OF the Indians during the
continuance of the hunt; the fur and
skins material for blankets and robes.
No doubt ''many a dusky maiden OF the
forest" feels as much pride in wearing a
rabbit skin jacket as her more favored
white sister with a sealskin sack. The
evening is spent at camp in a round of
social pleasure, with card parties, dane
ing, music, etc. This is also a ~favorlte
time for "Mammas" to bring out the
''buds" into society, and many engage
nents are announced. The society col
umns of the papers are filled with 'such
notices as "Mrs. Whiskey Dick will give
IA tea in honor of her daughter, Mar
guerite," or, "Mrs. Poker Bob will give
u theater party in honor of her guest,
Mrs. DR.. Pie of Walker River Reserva-
ton" Thus, they enjoy the social
pleasures Of life with as much zest as the
society leaders of the most exclusive
-four hundred"
Frank Silva, Fred Small. William Har-
mon and wife, M. Fallon, W. G. Grimes
and others visited Wadsworth and Reno
last week. The exodus from the county
reminded Hayseed of the 18th of March
idott WiiCu 81 many VI Jul SouA'
officials and leading citizens had urgent
business at the land office in Carson
City.
Mrs. Silva, mother of Frank Silva,
died at the residence of her son in this
county on the 4th inst. Her remains
were taken to Sacramento for inter
ment.
Colonel Sanford and wife are visit ing
relatives and sights in California.
The family OF Mr.. j. w. Freeman has
gone to Woodland, CAL. to spend the
winter. They will be greatly missed.
The meeting OF the St. Clair Literary
Society on Saturday evening last was a
decided success. A good program was
presented and well rendered. We are
pleased to see the young people taking SO
much interest in these meetings and
that they also omitted the usual dance.
There will be a masquerade ball at
STATIONS Hall the Goth inst. All are
invited to attend.
HAYsEED.
Roll of Honor.