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December 24, 1878 (4 pages)

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chon pes Ai us ey a uj au 4 tr y Se ne ne ' ‘don’s Ferry, Arizona, lasg Saturday ing grown from a sm oth-faced boy a “THE DAILY TRANSCRIPT, NEVADA CITY, CALIFORNIA. Ge on ee an ne a Ne Tuesday, December : Personal Mention. esas -® Francis Butns, formerly of Chero~ kee, thiscounty, has recently returned from a’several years’ tripto mines "3 various portions of the world. Mr. Burns is.an expert of. much experience in the extraction and reduction of are, and now he comes back here with his mind made up that Nevada ‘ county affords a better field for-the operation of capitalists than any He isabout introducing Prof; Hill’s simple: and efiective method <of reducing refractory ores in one or two of the mines. ofthis Charley Hill, son of Mrs. Leopold Garthe returned home from Hayevening. . He has been absent for over two years, during that tite havto a strapping side-whiskered young man of good business tact and elderHis many friends welcomed him: right gladly. After a three 24,1878. ‘vada City Baby,” ae lady well, tho’ I "Nortu Bioomrreip, Dec. 21, 778. jar squib in yesterday’s issue under the capinn, of “The First Neand recording Mrs, Jennie A. Sigler, (I know the Kpow her best as little Jennie. MeCutchan).as holding that honor. ' There’s-a little lady now’at my elbow that says that’s not so, for on the night of Dec. llth, 1851, in a small clap-board shanty at the junction of Boulder street and Park Av; of gray enue, Drs.-Hunt and Knox assisted ' into this world a bouncing boy, who; yelling like seven devils, made ‘ull the neighborhood know ‘‘he was thar.” .He is now living in this place, is married and has a child 26 months old. Marriott. iHow near is he to bene the ‘!First.Ne-vada City Baby?” sluggard thoughts, ye pionger gold, hunters of ‘“‘aulddang yuh How these little incidents will ¢ause the mind.to revert-back ang call up reminisétnces of .‘‘ye olden times.” To illustrate: Once upon a time— without stating-date or names of the ‘parties most interested—when such men as Ike Williamson, Ned. Burton, Amos T.:Laird,’ Charley Kent, Charley McKlvy‘and hike ilk, ruled the roost;. when the boys in the4 Live Oak were doing well; when the old Nebraska was yielding the yellow metal; at a time after old: man Cook was:killed. and prior t6 aceiHis name is James H. How is that for we'uns 7? yr Jake up your & weeks’ visit he will return to the} ¢jdents ofa few. years later date. R On opening imy.door orié morning E. Merrifield, wh regently pur-E found on the step thereof, warp: by, ‘chased: the old Soggs or Nevada mine, . noar this city, has oven in town a’ Sunday he went to the . » is . : t mine and inspected it. He is reportel,to be highly pleased with the appearance of the improvements being made there by Su perintendént af Leroy, son of J. B. Johnson, Esq., ed up.in a grey » blanket they never could lay the like at my door; but, opening it . found some good angel had left me a fine large leg-of, . happened: On Bouwbon Hill a company known as the Allen & Jackson Co. Winter approaching John Allen atid three others built a cabin, near the . works, anddaid in agood quantity of provisions. a—no pork, and this-is how it was»sinking: a prospect , shaft. ‘A few days after, js home from school for the Holidays. . Jahn coming off shift, while_ pushfy, ry = a i other section. ay fe logality. hi ie ef fe i ly ways. i, frontier again, aE i Hit Hee Hf day or two. a! Montgomery. oon i a “a é up there. i ple up ther Me Hist b much ardent. li apy te if ff * went to San Jose im response to John Herzinger, Jr., of San Fran_eiszo, is in the city. nO gn ee Brief Mention. San Juan complains of having too many grass widows. They must be a mighty discriminating set of peoA young man hailing from Grass Valley .cameup to the metropolis a _ day or tivo siaxce and indulged in too He mixed. drinks more than the law allows, and as a resylt. the young man from Grass Valley was most horrid sick andmade a public spectacle of himself. a: approach of thé owner thereof. play for even. ing open the-door waz knocked ‘‘gally west” by a posse committim of hogs who had entered in his absence, and the'door: closing on them, had been regaling themselves to their heart’s content on the newly laid. in provisions, and rushed out on. the Picioneers, the fide. butter, ture to yourselves, ye condition-of thitiys. fpotatoes, ‘beans, candles, half eaten cabbages, pots, pans, boots, dishes, old pants and everything in beautiful. confusion; and John veni, vidi an he prayed, did he? Not much.! te smothered his-feclings and went to work and cleanedup the wreck. The next day .he thought he would So he left ademoral; iged sack of flour on the floor, propped . the back door open, and sat down a AX fight between two dogs, supfshort distance off with a rifle in -his plemented by a woman who owneti one of the canines wielding a broomstick after a vigorous fashion, was one of Aristovracy Hill’s recent episodes. . A very attractive sight at Naffziger’s butcher shop yesterday, was a hantis time after that.a sharp crack of a’ rifts. was heard-and John was Winner. A page trom his book, still in existance, shows the following items;with dire intent. A short By 394 lbs Pork, @ 25cts. $08.50. CONTRA, large porker, weighing 422. pounds, To'killing and cleaning. $ 4.00 ‘with spectacles on his nose. He was To losing 1 shift... , 4.00 surrounded by half dozen little roasTo losing 3 shifts.. «. 12.00 ters, all ready for the oven. _AltoTo 100s Hoor:«5:;.; ++ 16,00 gether they were a very kappy fan To 100ibs potatoes.. . 5.00 “ly. . Quite a number of people stop TodOlbs cabbage.. .. 4.00 ped to witness the exhibition. ‘To 50Tbs beans.... 7.50 The stores about town yesterday . fo 20tbs butter.... 15.00 did a lively business in the line of . To} box candles..'.. 9.00 Holiday goods. Se To 1 pair pants.... 10,00 The Vous Mén’s Social Club/have . ol new hat.'.... 5.00 made arrangements to give a supper To salt and salting down ° at the Union Hotel .in connection . ,, What was left.... 5,09 with their New Year's party. ” Te cleaning up shanty ‘The Independent Base Ball. Club’s. ,, ome whole day... 5.00 party at Temperance Hall to-morrow . night promises to be.a id success. Of course the editor df the Truckee Republican unintentionally failed to credit the ‘‘Petrified Hand” to the Trayscrier, He is forgiven this time, however, Rosenburg Brothers, of the Palave Dry Goods Store, isiout in a nea column advertisement. Read it. Now that the error in the County Court Revord has been corrected, the Mongolian fan-tan players in Jail cannot ‘‘go” without serving’out their terms or paying the fine imposed. The Farmers’ Mass in . B flat will be rendered in the: Catholic church to-morrow at 10:30 o'clock mass. The choir for the occasion is a large} one and has been carefully trained, The church will doubtless be filled . with people, Business in the Justices’ courts is «lull. jibe 4 doz3sn’b “somebody do something bad, and stimulate affairs there? > Gone to San Jose. Yesterflay morning Archie Nivens a telegram announcing the, death of ljs cousin, John Murr. He-will be absent several days, visiting San, Francisco before returning. ty the meantime K. M. Black will preside’ at the telegraph. office. El. is one of Nevada county’s»best young men, and is as accommodating as -he is popanlar, *. Bite for toe arises any sane * 7% man would. be at a joss to underMrs. Mowry Seriously mh cong “~ ne gre experienced A so gicleuttesDye . thUS far, hi Lin, Working the Funday evening at Gi ololock Dr. . siphurcts. ‘Thvir reduction is f simTienry 8S. Welch received a dispatch from San.bvancisco stating shat Mrs. Mowry, oo mother was dan* gerousty ik He imamediatel Separt-: «ai for the Bay. ° be Sai. Laren.—A privates dispatehsiteceived in this city yesterday . brin tho sacl intelligence of Mra. Moéwry’s dvath, It ossutred Saadiy-aigis, * will’ recognize this o’er true éspecially those who helped eat the pork. Oh! I could more than one tale . untfold. More anon. To. anxiety of mind over loss of provisions.. 25,00 * To anxiety of mitid, loss iof sleep during all this tale, M a *“Scientific™ Mining Experts. ALLEGHANY, Sierra Co. Deo, 20th, 1878. Eprror TRANscRrivT: I have had the pleasure of making an éxamination of the management of the Oriental mine. After a careful inspection of the mine, ore and mill, together with the process of reduction hand amalgamation,l have no_hesitation in stating that itis one of the best conducted mines in this State or It is in every sense of the word worked systematically and economically, and .where,.the cause Colorado. ple provess, however, where the ore is simply arsenical, for this grade cannot be called very rebellious or re fractory. ‘There is at prosent :a sixfoot'vem, and an abundance of good’ ore im. sight for. ten months’ work. £8 . The work untilpresent has been prespective, and is therefore’ ofa whore or 4 loss perplexing wWafare. I have io Nevadweity Bee. 198 > . Eorror. Transcrrer :—I noticed . his gravel mine at You: doubt if left under the present management it will bé oné of the best paying mines in California. The dissatisfied ~stockhélders caught to let well enough: ‘alone. ith every change in a management comes Chinese dividends’ “Usually when thousands ‘have been spent.in experimenting with Professor Somebody and ‘Practical John or some one else,with. their technicalities, hieroglyphics . and visionary theories, nine tenths . of them are unable to tell the differ' ence between a specimen of gray cop. per and afreshly fractured specimen oxide. of coppers or a gash vein from a pocket. It is to-be hoped‘thatthese dissatisfied stoeckholders will consider well their action and keep the right class ‘of men in charge of their mine. FRANCIS titel Violating the Law. Burns. trances of the various ehurclies while divine service is progressing within,” and create consequent disturbance, aught. to know they’ are violating the law. According to section. 302 of the Penal Code of this State, sug@h. couduct constitutes a misdemeandr, and ig punishable by eithér fine, or imprisonment, or both, So have a care boys, or you may get into treuble. : ae eo That's Philosophy for You. Wm. Hollaook, who was the hero of a runaway yesterday, and came off a good deal the worse for wear, saysthat being snatched around so carelessly by a. jhors® ’nd whipped over stumps and logs at the imminent risk of life and'tithh is aggravating; but thatit makes him get right up and howl when he thinks -how that new pair of pants he-had on got tern to pieces. , 5 poe County Court. Monpay, Dee. 23, 1878. ~ Upon motion of the District Attorney, it\was ordered that the Record of this Court be corrected ‘in accordance with the judgments rendered in the case of the People vs. Long Toy, et al, heretofore convicted of gaming. Conet adjourned until Thursday, January 2d. _ —_———-+ = < You Bet fine. F but is unfortunately compelled to rely on a too limited supply of water to operate very extensively; paying its owner well, notwithstand ing. DIZP.
At Grass Valley, December 20, 1878, J ohrly HTink Uren, agod 31 years, . native Cornwall, England. At Sebastopol (near Grass Valley), Dec. 19, 1878, Joseph, son of Michael and Hannah Gallagher, aged 5 months. At. ch Corral. December 15th, by Rev. 8. A, Redding, D. W. Eckman to Miss Mary Mardon.~ ; Ca mn ST GREAT German Washing Fluid. ' HIS 18 THE GREATEST LABOR SAV ING preparation in the world, from the fact that y It Cleans . the Clothes Without Rubbing. FOR CLEANING PAINT Irfts NO EQUAL It is kept for mle at all the grocery stares ‘in ‘the City. : $1 50 per gallon. week in thenight time 50.00 ‘© anxiety of mind for ~~ a several ieee fearin —_ ree err © Serer the matter will leak, ‘CARLEY & JUSTICE Ge TAT VS . 50.00 . By bal. due me . 128.00 Proprietors, Nevada City. ‘ : atte nee December 24, 1878. $226.50 $226.50 . -—-———-=-4-+ ++ — Poor John Allen, he has been dead Edward Muller, now some years. No*doubt this troubleghatety of mind”—helpTEACHES SF (SESISs ed to hasten his departure. There ALSO— : are quitea number Of ‘‘ye pioneers”. French and German Languages still living in Nevada City, who + Taaghs. ESIDENCE Junction of Broadand Commercial Streets, Nevada City, a21 Ges PALACE OF SWEETS.” HOME MADE _ CANDIES! WY sernnted Ree, -Presh, Mealthfal, . "Delicious, Cheap; Manutactured st Mrs, Eckert’s Candy Factory, Broad et., nextto Luctie &Brand’s. Comprising ee . DON'T PORGET THE PLACE, ‘The boys wh» hang about the enDan. McDonald is still waghing in . The claim is§. a iGOoDS THE-MOST NOVEL TOYS!. Everything to Delight Children. : Reduction IN PRICES or Dry Goods! ROSENBERG OF THE > ‘PALACE Dry Goods STORE, Will to-day AND. to-morrow, (CHRISTMAS DAY) Reduce the Prices. of their Large Stock of gothat everybody can make ja nice present for very littlemoney ROSENBERG BROTHERS. street, next to Luetje &iirand’s, © c > # aes ECKERT'S CANDY FACTORY, Bread Pe ut 4 LESTER ¢ CRAWFORD) BROTHERS; 'GAYLORD & LiRSs. Invite the publio to call and examine their well selected stock of goods suitable for > s 4 ms = a —— all “ . -——-_—»s—sqWqwHOLLIDAY : is ; "Purses ee — Elegant Papertries™ (23) to" Wax Dol ee Handkerchiefs "2 33?.°"" Autograph Albums, Scrap Books, Toys, Toy Books, Games and Blocks, Elegant Neckties, é Articles for Fancy Work, Pictures, Picture Frames, Brackets, etc., etc., Mire, LESTER & CRAWWTORD, Newada City, Cal. Cheap Goods ROBINSON'S, ' N The Man who claims to make money . by selling geeds fer leas than cost, intends elther to cheat his customets or DEFRAUD his crediters. Me Ky Ba bh Be Warrant every article seid, and challenge competition on Prices, for First Crass Goons ‘Clap-trap advertisements may win for a while, but we intend to conduct our business “on the square,” so as to be able to compete with other responsible firms BO asin . itu ced Gonds pe cheap se any one else, but we don't propose to keep them. We solicit a comDoll Carriages, Chairs, &¢. . \Watches & Jewelry : apes 5) We CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR’. “LUETJE & BRAND, Watchmakers & Jewelers, BROAD STREET, NEVADA, "Haye just receded ‘ed one of the FINEST ASSORTMENTS OF WATCHES, 3 GIrrs:JEWELRY, = PLATED. WARE, SPF.CTACLES, CLOCKS, Ete. ' Ever brought to Nevada County, HOME MADE JEWELRY A SPECIALTY, And Gotten Upén the Most Beantifal Styles Iniaginable,-and Sct with DILAMONDS, : PEARLS, RUBIES, « SAPPHIRES, And other Precious Stones. BREASTPINS, SARRINGS, CFLAINS, RINGS, . STUDS, éc., Warranted 18. Carats Fine. Silver and Plated Ware. A beautiful assortment for the Helidays. Watches and Glocks Repaired tn the very best manner, fat As we do our ewn work, customers can rely upon getting everything done in the best manner, and at prices. lower than any other house, considering the quality of the goods. If youwant to make Holiday presents, call on ee aR: LUETS. & BRAND . THOMAS LEGG & CO., 227 and 29 Main Street, OPPOSITEUNION HOTEL, NEVADA CITY. . MPORTERS AND DEALERS IN HARDWARE, STOVES, TINWARE, IRON & STEEL NAILS, PICKS, SPADES, SHOVELS, WHEELBARROWS, ROPE Grindstones, Ox-Bows and Keys, Anvils, Bellows, Blocks and Sheaves, ; Chains, Vises, etc. ALSO T@E CELEBRATED Bessemer Steel Horseshoe-Shape. MACHINE AND CARRIAGE BOLTS, Rubber Hose, Belting, Pachiné, PAINTS AND. OILS, Blasting and Sporting Powder, Fuse, Shot, Ete. . AGENTS FOR THE CALIFORNIA POWDER (0.. . aAND— White Hercules Powder. A FULL LINE OF Rogers’ Nickel-Plated Ware, Direct from Meridien, Britannia Compe): Crockery, Glassware, Lamps, Chimneys, Wicks, Bt. AGENTS FOR HALLIDIE'S WIRE ROPES. Quarts seveten Panited ‘eo Order A large stock of galvanized iron water pipe cot on hand connection made with. the (ity Water Works. 4 IRON-PIPE-MADE TO ORDER, AND Alb . goeds in Nevada County, don't allow anybody to seF as ¢hea? an we de. Call amd see ws at (he parison of qualities and prices. KINDS OF REPAIRING DONE GeER Vib Wai be presented for . . x 2 licijow on ele Gare : toch © ett peneny86daye. 3 pine We have the beat selected. Mer : Nevada, Dee. 18, 1878, Gaylord & Robinson ie at Paember 14, 1878 \ AMETHYSTS, ~ THE D. _NEVAI pra OE furnished & South Yu Ne ' . ' . ++ yoyOWOITY : P Ke a . There the -Episc gregationa Sabbath: + been-looki for some t ness that . scarcely ¥ * +a arrive old‘Santa the rewar for atyear larger gro in the eer time. fom fe Mrs. E ‘Grass Val perienced Wetches the count to.no oth Va belonging “ections . posted in precious and her be visited goods in . vertise -t any rate ‘her line 2 dealers ¢: Turkeys: »John § a fine lot Also chic frnit, anc a fine Ch in_his lin Egg-nc ‘A! A tele Forest C; shaft is a voulders, day. T tion," property after ditt ting cha down 235 the pum’ delay wil quence, Chris. Na The di market t ‘and offer customer and stall days, -I Naflziger assortme Pork, M be seen 1 der and, roast. for other da d24~~ The T isers CO his mo lorced itor « lgewis eacler, sual qu ppear a Luet} where F had.