Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1901-11-26

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This afternoon was devoted to hear
ing classes from the High School and
Grammar and Primary grades. The
work is practical and met with much
favor.
Fraternal Hall was in gala attire
this afternoon for the reception giyer
to the teachers by the people Of Wads-
worth. The ladies having the matter ir
charge used such taste that the scene
was exquisite and reflected great credit
upon Wadsworth and her people. One
Of our most estlmable visitors told the
DISPATCH thet Wadsworth had captur-
ed the hearts Of all the strangers with
in our gates. The teachers were given
beautiful souvenir. phamphlet Of
views in and about Wadsworth, with
the following preface:
Wadswcrth, at an elevation of 4,O35
feet above the level of the sea, is sit
uated in the southeastern part Of
Washoe County, where the Central
Pacific Railroad crosses the Truckee
River. The Big Bend, or Lower
Crossing, of the Truckee River is fa-
miliar TO our pioneers and to all over
land emigrants who came by this
route, as being the place where they
obtained the cold mountain water,
more precious than gold; the fresh
river trout bsyound price; where their
oxen cropped the first green grass for
many days; and where wearied body.
eyes and soul found relief from the fa-
tigue OF the pelting sun and scorching
sand Of the desert.
1t has a population of 1900, ranking
as the fourth town in the State. 1t is
the distributing point for large terri
tory devoted to mining, agriculture
and livestock raising 1t is the head
quarters in Nevada for the Southern
Pacific Company, and here are located
extensive railroad car and machine
shops, roundhouse, coal chutes. and Of
fices, making costly and complete
plant with all modern Improvements.
The school building is brick struc-
ture Of eight rooms, arranged accord
ing to the most approved plans OF
modern construction, and equipped
with all the necessary apparatus. The
grounds embrace four acres orna-
mented with trees. shrubs and lawn.
The Engineers and Mechanics Ii
brary is large, airy and commod!ous
building, filled with handsome book
cases holding 5000 we'll selected vol
umes Of the standard and high grades
OF literature 1t is heated by steam,
substantially furnished with tables,
easy chairs and lounges, and there is q
librarian in charge. 1t is maintained
by the members paying dues. and by
the many generous contributions Of the
Southern Pacific Company. 1t sets in
blue grass lawn fringed with trees
and ornamental plants.
There are three church buildings:
Union, Catholic and Baptist. Regular
services are held and Sunday Schools
are maintained and we'll attended.
The Kings Daughters and Christian
Endeavor ere represented.
Among fraternal societies are the
Knights Of Pythias, Odd Fellows, Ma
sons, Worknen and Woodmen Of the
World, with the ladies' societies auxi-
iary to such orders. Railroad organi-
cations are the Brotherhood Of Loco
motive Engineers, Brotherhood of Lo-
conotive Firemen, Brotherhood OF
Railway Tranmen. together with the
ladies societies auxiliary.
The Nevada House is fine country
hotel with excellent service. The
Truckee River, Pyramid and Winnie
mucca Lakes, and the surrounding
mountain ranges, furnish fine fishing
and hunting. The climate is unsur-
passed by any place or resort in the
world. Music Hall is the largest ball
room in Nevada and we have a first-
class brass band and orchestra. Elsc-
trio lights illuminate the town, the
water supply is pure and ample, fire
protection could no, be improved.
A place for the invalid 10 recover
for the lover Of social life 10 get his
fill, for the mine promoter to make
money. for the devotees Of rod and CUR
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