May 25, 1880 (4 pages)

Ee ay “part. A-club of 23° copies of their . ae retary aid Treasurer of the socioty, MALOOF ee. 6 “~ followed, a‘ Vigilant Missionary (V The Daily Transcript, REVADA CITY, CALIFORTMIA, ing to Many A -Boom—All , shat Weis the . eners straighitway pledged them-. Moore's Flat, butia yet five or six] to the wife-of Robert Moun,» Usughver, = ee ° Boss Warbler. @y _ > . " . selves'to sen Pee to “gah gute feet deep o the ridge — torent EOS 8 EAR OS : ‘ tenn own expense so she might obtain aj City, “ihe: eep driits in the differis sl Letiers. Tuesday, May 25th, 1880, wag — — — a. musical education. They fulfilled ent canons are diminishing rapidly. ape se os ee 3 near Nevada City, and a Peers their promise, and at Her Majesty’s. Ati through the mouniaina the :deThe following is 1i8t of. lettérs remain. = dent here for a time, under the. ’. ieatrein London’ the other day, in the Pést e, Nevida City, for the . ‘name of Mile. Nevada made her debut at ,Her Majesty's Theatre, London, recenily, and ‘set the eritics at the English metropo'is wild by the excellence of her vocalizations, the newspapers of this. country have devoted much space to accounts of her-early career. The one given here from’ the Stock Report is correct so far as it goes, the others are more. or 1é3s incorrect. «The Stock Report says; She is the dangher of Dr, W.-W: Wixom, who has practiced meJicine ,at Austin, Nevada, for s¢Veral years, . but who previously kept a couniry tavern in Nevada county, Caliiornia, Dr, Wixom took up his residence in Seventh Day Adventists. -The little company of Seventh-day Adventists met in Brown & Morgan’s Sunday in company -with Elder J. D. Rice and were organized intoa church. Uptothis time they had not been fully organized, but had simply. covenanted:: together ‘‘to: keep the commandments of God and the faith of Jesus.”“They number eleven full members at the present. One was ~ baptized yesterday and received into the church. . ae ee In their business meeting which, 'M,) Society was organized with a membership of ten, all t “bers of the church p and there Miss Wixom grew to girl. hood,” When a little girl she developed a remarkable voice-aid a pasSion for music and ‘the stage. At charch concerts and amateur theat‘ ical performances, with . which the people of the town were ‘sometiines amused in the publié hall, ‘one of the attractions was invariably little Em: ma Wixom. In addition to her muing missionary paper, the “‘Signs of the ‘Times,” was taken for weekly distri: bution by its members, forty dollars being subscribed for this object. Mrs. Ida Brackett-was.elected President, and Mrs, Alice Papworth See[rar NEVADA CITY NIGHTINGALE. **Pet” Wixom’s Early Career Accerdhorities—A Mixed Austin in the early daysof that town, ¢ posi 5 dust with which they hir d.her to sing. She faVored them with ‘‘Old Hundred” and. one or twoother songs, and twenty of the pleased list. she showed that the money had not’ been wasted. Perhaps the scribe of the Weekby Ranger knows what he is talking about, but we can’t seé what in the world he rung that. jewsharp into the yarn for, as it dues not seem to eut an im portant figure. Mee mere Es i I = ee inant, Saperior Court. ences The following business was transacted in the Superior Court yésterday, Judge Joh ‘ing: & 4 ed imthe towns of Alleghany abd posits are melting and settiing. ‘Notice to Taxpayers. ” Attention is called to Sec. No. 434, Revenue Eaws of the State of California, sdns in employment.” ~/ _ “Every person who“when requested by the Collector of taxes, vefuses to give to such Collector (or his Deputies) thename and residence building or place where such men € snow has nearly alldiseppenr~ ps + "At Grass Valley May 28, Champion and wie, a s6nweek ending May 24th, 1880. Persons calling for any of these letters will please say nee J.8. Houproox . Cabel Mrs P Donnel William vey John : Lamon James” Blewitt Heary—2 Cummaings Warren A Dragovie Antone Kelso Dilen “Refusing t6 give ‘names oF per-. éf.each-man-in his employment=or es = n_ Caldweitpresid-/. ‘give to such Collector access to the MaSlia Jolin Perry Mrs J N. Townepl Edward Wills Dan P Lovejoy G W Nancarrow John . : Parr Mrs JNTrout E B—3 Wynn MrJA : ‘ Held for Postage. Hyman Brcs. Sam F ancisco Cal. Miss Ellen C Hussie Grass Valley Trial set for July 9th. T. W. Moore vs. J. Weisbein et Ameanor. . are employed is guilty éfa misde¥ ws. Trial set:for-July—Lth, McBride et als. _Tos._C. Richards-vs, -D, J: Smith. Trial set for July -Yoba funnel GM, €o, vs. 5-8: jobbing, such as : hauling furniture, “Charles Guill haying » suitable wagon is prepared to do all kinds of piatos, ere. m20-1w Trial set for July 13th. ; Melissa Weeks vs. Geo. W, Weeks. Trial set for July 14th. Martha J. Bennett, vs-Athert . sical “capabilities, she displayed marvelous dramatic talent foc one go young, and, flattered by th she was wont to receive, it’ became the dream of her life to bea great actress. Her father hud meansenough to afford to humor the whim;and, ai: terher mother’s death, which occur. red somewhere about 1870, she was placed at Mills Seminary, Oakland, to commence her musical education. At each vacation she returned to her home, each time showing an advance in mugical proficiency, and charming the public at all public entertain. ments with her wonderiul singing. Having completed her course at Miils Seminary in 1877, she determined to go to Kurope to finish, and became oue of a party of young ladies organized m this city by a tousical profess: or and a lady connected Witha-scheoi fat San Mateo. The plan was that the party were to go as: a musical class, the professor having the direetion of their tuition, choosing’ instructors and exercising.a general supervision over their instruction,. But Just as the steamer on” which the party crossed the Atlantic arrived in port, the professor died, and the plang of the party were spoiléd. “Miss Wixom, always a yirl of great selfreliance, eonoluded to attend’ to her education herself, She was alone in : ees ., . * foreign country, whose language . ; hor ia the word, and theitwank “tT she did not unidortdand but Wie st therefore ‘home and foreign, and . about making inquiries as tothe best the people of Nevada City will .not} musical instructors, sag ae hd fixed 2 faba Vie 3m. , rho . Upon @ party nanied Marches, at. be forgotten by {hem. Those. who . "pon @ p Hore beet spe: it The object of the society is to find Truth” of the Bible,-and by: every. _lawfal means in their power awaken. deeper interest in “pnre and “undefiled religion,” and to prepare the people for the coming of the Lord, -‘Lofurther carry carry out this object a “Tract and Missionary” (T,,& M.) Suciety was also organized with ten members, Mrs. Ida Brackett, Librarian, The society will keep on hand a fullsupply of their books, pamphiets and tracts, etc., treating. upon *‘present truth,” such as the _ “Comingof the Lord,” ‘the preparaman,” ete., which they will have for sale, to loan and to give away to those who desire to investigate these subjects, A fund sufficient for this object is guaranteed by’ the society, Similar societies are organized by the Seventh-day Adventists throughout the world, their object being to prepare the people for the early con: ing of the Lord. Their field of -la‘Mattison. Trial . above entitled-was-setfor dune 2st. re-set.for June 26th, W.H. Kinder vs. Richard Nev-. ile. Hearing of argument set for . J. Rogers vs. Richard Neville. Hearing of demurrer set for May 27th. ee In the matter of the estate of P. I’. Dillon, deceased, the héaring upon citation was postponed till May’ 30th. ~ i Skews et als vs: Morgan et als. The hearing of the demurrer was set for May “7th. A. A. Ferguson et als vs. R. Neville. The trial of the thrée causes Aug. Ah Peon vs._ 8. D. Trial setfor July 6th, “Chas."W, and Sallie C. Hill vs. Eureka Lake & Yuba Canal. Co. Smith. weapon. The case was given to the Jury at 3:15 o'clock py M. “The Jary after being out a few minutes returned a verdict of guilty as charged in the indictment, * Grass Valley items: Peter Johnson and Rufe Shoemaker returned Sunday night from below. oo eater ea The Emanuel, Guild will take plaee eat oa fs Vieuna, desite bas know the ey ie oe dence and devoted herself to study. peculiar faita-of this peop é which . She wag determined to succeed, and Thursday evening at Hamilton Hall. worked and studied as:id uogly. For nearly three years she’ worked, denyiuy herselt pleasures and. amuseprompt them to such benevolent and unselfish actions now have the Opportunity and are carnestly requestA good time is guaranteed: As D. Blakey and Con, Taylor: A Schlessinger Sa:Fra J Tonhor Willow’ Vall C Neweom may Jian W. Williams San Juan’ #& Hedges Hunts Hill D Meikle diunts Hill. B Donohue New York E Storey Bue Vent _ D Hughes Blue-Tent J Wick J Foller Grass Vaney 8 Davidson Dowiievil J V W Landrigen Smarts P Ernest Kureka H Voight sacramento J Holland Roun Mow A C Rausehean C MGEIvy eity J Burroughs Bloomfi K Marriott Bloomfield H McCanmick Gra. Va H Sdndets Griasg Valle G G Allan city’ ~~ W MeClure Chieo J Coats clty W J Williams San Ju H Williams C Kistle W RB Bird Grass Valiey J Haycock Nyrtonvill J Richards do F Denoek city L Johnson do TW Sigouruey city Mrs J P Grey Gra Val G H Hays Ohio ES: Timke Moores Flat. W. Boyne Sacramento Si M Baruh New York SUMMER & t Yesterday's Arfivats at NEVADA CITY, CAL, Jacob Naffziger, Proprietor. : ‘THE UNION HOTEL . “the Eurepean Plan. wee * 1880, to James. Cite, May—288-+ The Snow Crop. ms _. BOR, ; a Annual ReUnion —OF THE— ~—AND— THE DATE) PNWEVABDA a Briet Military. mee’ KF The Marshal ed yesterday. Miss Ida Alle evening-from th The. Pittsbur has leviedan ass share, delinque The annual n burn Gold Mini held at San Fre W. R. Dickie field] was among at the TRANSCE Fhe ladies of EX-RESIDENTS. Will hold a fair day and Wedni 9 OF FIRST CLASSRESTAURANT, TNDBR THE SUPERVISION JACKSON JORDAN, AS PROPRIETOR. OF THE “NEVADA COU! oe yi RE HELD UNDER THE aUS: We rices oF THE NEVADA COUNTY WM. F. HARRISON, ‘piabiim MANAGER. : . RE-UNION ASSOCIATION, + tT ANNUAL MEETING. Me Company. Location of works, Nevada 8 Grasa Vatley rete alt Lak eney Gyass Va oW HG { eit G B Ring Marsh's Mill‘+= “NP Brown city “ W* Carter Oakland — W Chapman San Fran’ D Melisse do do do Yesterday's Arrivals at THE NATIONAL EOTEL, NEVADA CITY, CAL. Chas, E. Pears on, Proprictor. — J Ridley San Francis H Brigham Colum Hil J Rothschildde {,, A Jones Dutch Flat » J Spaulding: Dutch F1 C Chepman Virgin Cit i 8 Chapman Virgin Cit A Honigsberger Sa i'r_ set = a ‘ina 14 Hollister Maryaville S Spencer Rouod Mou ne peopie vs. . 1 bos. UrpDY. . & Bagley R & rf H Sturte-ant San Fra : Indicted for assault With a deadly . & Wrtson Quake Hill RP DeNoon dy D Russ Nortonville * W Ayeas city t W Gilliland San Franc , W Adams Willow Val ; ,_ ~W Carter city aeson do=a Seymouy city . mbes Be . { Office of the Company, Room 7, 402 MontClay street; San Franciseo. Cowity, California, The regular Annual Meeting of the stockholders of the above named Company for the election of Trustees to serve for the ensuing year, and--for the } transaction of such other business as may come before the meeting, will be hetd at the gomery street, San Francisco, California, on * Wednesday, Jane 2d, 1880, Atthe hour of 120'clock, noon, By order of the Board of Trustees. CC. A. JAMES, may 25-td°' Secretary. OUNT AUBURN Gold Quartz Mintag . . ez ~ “ISMERT’S GROVE, On the line of the N. C.N.G. Fs Railroad, midway betwees Nevada and Grass Valleys: NSOLVENT NOTICE.—In the Superior Caurt of the County of Nevada, State of California. JOS. R. RIDLEY vs. His Creditors, Pursuant to an order of the Hon, John Caldwell, Judge of the said Superior Court, —ON— ygiventoall the Creditorsof the said Insolvent Jos. R. Ridley, to be and appear before thesaid Judge, in open Court, 4t the Court-Room of said Court, in the city of Nevada, in the county. of Nevada, on the 24th day of June, 1880, at 10 o'clock a. mw. of that day, then and there to show cause, if any they can, why the praver of sald [nsolvent shouldnot be = 34+2:-tC€@ and. an assignment of hisestate * Ha and he be discharged from kis duvte and liabilitics, whether perfectly or imperfectly described, or not described 4t.all, in the schedule, in pursuance of the Statutein suck cases made and rovided ; andi the meantime all proceedings against sad Insolvent be stayed. ~ [L. 5.]Witness my hand and ‘the Seal of said Court, this 22d day of May, 1ss0, 1. l_-E. CARR, County: Clerk: Jos, Rothschild, Atty Tor. Petitioner, 604 m23 — ed by them to investigate. ments, her one object in life being to achieve secess qn. the: lynic stage, At last Marchesi announded, “£ can » eS _phily. -There will be aprocession, . good progress, ' The Visiting Soldier Roys. The City Guardof Sacramento has resolved to attend. the Nevada county reunion, and will leave here next Thursday evening accompanied by the Artillery band. {ct will hold it8-annual target practice «while at Nevada—Record-Union. __The target shoot comesoffnextFriday, and the Re-Union will not be held till June 17th. According to the-above the City Guard will be in camp here a long time, We would be pleased to’ have the boys stay with us as stated, but our cotemporary has been misinformed as to their ~iutentions, = do no move for you; you have completed your course.” happiest moments of her life had been when her instructor had given heran opera. Marchesi was proad of the pupilwand called together some of the leading musical experts of Vienna, before whom Miss Wixom rendered the opera:she lad learned: "The verdict was that she was asuccess. She then obtained the engagement at Her Majesty’s Theatre, Loudon, and made the successftil debut. the press of this country now’ records, > In stature Miss Wixom is. be-ow the medinm height of women; she is whatissometimesdoscribed as chunky and when she was a school-girl people said she was fat. Now that she iga great artist, the fat will be called embonpoint. She is not handsome, but has a pretty mouth,’ perfect teeth. and expressive eyes, her nose being inclined to! retrousse. She has an excellent stage presence and a manner that is always fascinating, on or off the stage. ° Her suecess in-Londow isa great triumph und assures her a brilhant edréer. The New York Times lias the following to say regarding’ the young lady: : Mademoiselle Nevada, whose real name is Emma Wirdn, and who h; § wade a successful debut as ‘Ar aa” at Her Majesty's Theatre, udon, wits born at Alpha, Nevadé county,, Oul., in 1857. Since ie ving Virginia City she has been « udying in the best. s¢hools of urope;, und her friends have gréat hopes of her lyrie . future, She ig saitt 19. have shown, idomitabte perseterance and courage and to-richly . déserve any sinioiaedl she may-attain, : “To say that she lived in Virginia City at any time is very widb of the facts, but this from ‘the’ Arkansas Weekly Ranger eaps the climax: Se I ‘State Wntversity Pupiis.Geo, Hughes, — Leroy Johnson, Andy Niles and Niles Searls, Ne vada City boys in atteudance at the State “University, wil return. the first week of ‘next month to spend their vacation, This term Hughes will graduate from the institution, ‘while Johnson who has had many disadvantages to-contend with will complete the Freshman Niles and Searls are also making These four young native course. mien ate a credit’ to their town. ——> +e The Fortuna Mine, Steam was raised in the boilers of the Fortuna. Mining Company yesterday afternoon fer the: first time, and the work of pumping out the incline was begun, A’ soon as the workings are dry the extraction of Oue of the . **ing several ugly cuts about the ed. the death of his wife, whielt occurred} were retarning frem Rough and Ready Sunday they were thrown from the carriage, the former sushead. The latter escaped uninjurDr, B A.‘Tompkins expired yes-. terday morning after a brief jliness. The Doctor. has. been failing since a few we>ks ago, but‘was not confined to his bed buta few days, The deceased was highly teapected by. all who knéw him, and leaves many warm friends, havitig been an,old resident here, A daughter, Mrs. C. W. Kitts, is the only ¢hild left. The funeral takes place to day, at 2 p.m, mem Het, . The deceased was in his 67th year. ones Base Bail Club Grganizca. ‘The. Dirigos” is the pame of a base ball club just organized. Its president and esptaii is W. L. Thurston, and Alex: Zekind is sec. The first: ° = wrneed when all base ballists are regested to be present, It_is likely that the new nine-. will tackle ‘the * Stars” at an early Gate, in fact they have already begun to yearn for an Opportunity to showthe “True Blues” a thing or two about the game. ‘Dirigo” meaus *‘the leader” orsomething of that kind: After the boys have been whipped to pieces half a dozen times, if such an unfortunate thing occurs, they will probably haul down that name and run up some such a one as The Tearless,” “The Hopeful,” or ‘'The Prospectors.” Spertsmen'’s Club Organized. ore from the first level ond \ginking for'a second level will Ge donaaaee Ela Mixer was born in Nevada, . ed, x . Alpi county, Colorado. Her fa. en ess \{ thor used to be postmaster at that Fourth of daly Colebratiom m wn, and one day.-when' she. wae A gta celebration will ‘be held . *itteeu months old he expended his Hurd\earned savings ia a jew ab Nofth Bloomfield on the 4th of whieh he presented to her: ‘The vext day‘xheattended the Fourth of July celebration at Mad Dog [Red Dog 2], and the red-shirted niners heating that sheypossessed wonde. ful m sical'talents matte up a purse of . one thousand dolla s\worth of gold : é . . on wratorical and other exercises, ma sic, ete. In the evening there will be a display of tireworks, “acd the Firemen will give a bal) at Gumaaing’s Hail! 2 + @ Jewsharp dent, IW. Hays, Jr.,' Vice Presi The “Grass Valley Sportsmen's Clab” has been organized, with the . * fol owing officers who are to serve]. till July Ist, when & permanent. organization will be effected :—BresiRoberts, ‘Treasurer H. Se adden, Jr. Board of Directors M. Byrne, Jr., M. 1. Stone aud D: H. Williams, of all grades. est styles." ' During the ‘Ev Liput. J. J. Waissnitnc HYMAN CLOTHIN « in our line consistin Tricots, Worsted, Diagonals, Cassimeres, . Cheviots, IN MENS’, YOUTAS’ ad BOY'S, DUSTERS, in Mohair and Linen, EPARTMENT A complete line of In our HAT SPECIAL PY:“4 ea Our f unde, the auspices of Madison Lodge, . the principal markets enables tis to SEL Foand A.“M., of Which he was a THAN CAN ‘BE OBTAINED ELSEW yourselves eall at-our establishment: Corner . of Broad. and: Pine ATTRACTIONS yo Wo have just teosived an IMMENSE STOCK OF SUMMER g of A you, will find thevery latLGOODS-AT LOWER RATES HERE. $2 In order to convince Street S, Nevada City. en ee) BALL, Ps 7 COMPANY A., b Seed rger, Sergeant J Corporal D. B. Getthe “ Lieut. Geo. A. Gray, Sergeant J: Admission, per WOMWIG.:.>.: Arriesand potatoes sell'at a cent & pound ia Walla Walla, Spotters. 5. a ae HUNT'S HALL, NEVADA CITY, w= R MANAGER . Captain J. A. Rapp. “FLOOR COMMITTEE--_ C. Rich, ‘Corporal Geo. A. Nihell, ll, Corporal A. H. Wa'rsth, Privatedohn Mitchell. RECEPTION COMMITTEE--Corpora. C. C. W eisenburger, Private Jas. F. Carr, FRIDAY EVENING, MAY 28th, WER THE AUSPICES OF ny NeVang Light (IN-HONOR OF THE VISIT TO THIs ct Quaro, TY OF CITY GUARD, (OF SACRAMENTO.) ening the Sacramento Compan BISSIBITION DEILI, y will give an MUSIC BY THE REGIMENTAL BAND of the First Artillery Regiment, Pet * nape C. Rich, Sergeant Alex, Sloan, Private-Wm. G. Stiles. “ Seselnthl igh Bone? SL AES Ee EEE SP OC a Me Sede teaser cea THURSDAY, June 17, 1880, __THR— 1058h alien's or the Battle of Banker Will. On whiels occasion there will be an Cration, Deli¥@éd, “and “hn Original Poem read. Popular Games and Amuseall kinds. ments of! ‘ ‘ Excellent Instrumental Music will Rre furnished by Two of the Best Bands In Nevada County—one from Grass Valley and one from Nevada City. rs Special Trains will run every hour during the day to and from the Grove,: between Nevala City and Grass Valley. ‘On the Evening of the same day a GRAND BALL. WILL BE GIVEN AT BONS ELAT&. 6 —_— All residents and kaiidiiedn of Nevada County, amd their friends, are cordially invi-’ ted to attend on this Holiday occasion, and soefforts will be spared ‘tomiake their visit fraternal and pleasant. R 4 By order of the Executive Committees LEOP. GARTHE, Corresponding Ses'y TY, per sare (Go mb = The dato " Grass Valiey p: per share in th s “Felix Gillet] Aristocracy Hit of fruit trees, a grape vines. Sunday mornir goods store. _Elser's _ Ney twelve pieces. assist in furnis! union pic-nie, The New Ye pany of Grass ~ Nividend of 25 ata on the 26t Thgum this peatheand eh and the cop-o! will be ver, lig H.S, Brad him on. busine residence on N T. D. Catki: Mining Comp: Alleghany Sat day morning h J. M. Butiin Wyoming Min wife are in t gaests of Supe _._ George Day plaint of Jennie ang the peace, __dury Saturday Marshal Bal idents of China this week remo accumulated in and apply lime Messrs. Hea examining a 1 day were amus bring out a pie series of manip prove to them pitch. of led . ought to be digy nineteenth cent Efforts were . to secure the ] Carley whois mouths term in heating his wife fruitless.effort t peace before wh ed and the auth about and cond tion to sign a crime was a d there is no ‘ge should not feel law's sting. Benefi The Beneficer Tesidence of Main street, on May 26th. Anit will be given a Served. Admis are cordially ims Mrs. C1 Mrs. J. §: D es Store-Re The fire-proc Schmidt, Sr. s tial street, hy, throughout and Teasonable rate. most desirable . for mercantile I ‘the owner of it ; -Milita There will be of the member: Guard at the at Tuesday evenin: See is desired, 3% ¢

Ee ay “part. A-club of 23° copies of their . ae retary aid Treasurer of the socioty, MALOOF ee. 6 “~ followed, a‘ Vigilant Missionary (V The Daily Transcript, REVADA CITY, CALIFORTMIA, ing to Many A -Boom—All , shat Weis the . eners straighitway pledged them-. Moore's Flat, butia yet five or six] to the wife-of Robert Moun,» Usughver, = ee ° Boss Warbler. @y _ > . " . selves'to sen Pee to “gah gute feet deep o the ridge — torent EOS 8 EAR OS : ‘ tenn own expense so she might obtain aj City, “ihe: eep driits in the differis sl Letiers. Tuesday, May 25th, 1880, wag — — — a. musical education. They fulfilled ent canons are diminishing rapidly. ape se os ee 3 near Nevada City, and a Peers their promise, and at Her Majesty’s. Ati through the mouniaina the :deThe following is 1i8t of. lettérs remain. = dent here for a time, under the. ’. ieatrein London’ the other day, in the Pést e, Nevida City, for the . ‘name of Mile. Nevada made her debut at ,Her Majesty's Theatre, London, recenily, and ‘set the eritics at the English metropo'is wild by the excellence of her vocalizations, the newspapers of this. country have devoted much space to accounts of her-early career. The one given here from’ the Stock Report is correct so far as it goes, the others are more. or 1é3s incorrect. «The Stock Report says; She is the dangher of Dr, W.-W: Wixom, who has practiced meJicine ,at Austin, Nevada, for s¢Veral years, . but who previously kept a couniry tavern in Nevada county, Caliiornia, Dr, Wixom took up his residence in Seventh Day Adventists. -The little company of Seventh-day Adventists met in Brown & Morgan’s Sunday in company -with Elder J. D. Rice and were organized intoa church. Uptothis time they had not been fully organized, but had simply. covenanted:: together ‘‘to: keep the commandments of God and the faith of Jesus.”“They number eleven full members at the present. One was ~ baptized yesterday and received into the church. . ae ee In their business meeting which, 'M,) Society was organized with a membership of ten, all t “bers of the church p and there Miss Wixom grew to girl. hood,” When a little girl she developed a remarkable voice-aid a pasSion for music and ‘the stage. At charch concerts and amateur theat‘ ical performances, with . which the people of the town were ‘sometiines amused in the publié hall, ‘one of the attractions was invariably little Em: ma Wixom. In addition to her muing missionary paper, the “‘Signs of the ‘Times,” was taken for weekly distri: bution by its members, forty dollars being subscribed for this object. Mrs. Ida Brackett-was.elected President, and Mrs, Alice Papworth See[rar NEVADA CITY NIGHTINGALE. **Pet” Wixom’s Early Career Accerdhorities—A Mixed Austin in the early daysof that town, ¢ posi 5 dust with which they hir d.her to sing. She faVored them with ‘‘Old Hundred” and. one or twoother songs, and twenty of the pleased list. she showed that the money had not’ been wasted. Perhaps the scribe of the Weekby Ranger knows what he is talking about, but we can’t seé what in the world he rung that. jewsharp into the yarn for, as it dues not seem to eut an im portant figure. Mee mere Es i I = ee inant, Saperior Court. ences The following business was transacted in the Superior Court yésterday, Judge Joh ‘ing: & 4 ed imthe towns of Alleghany abd posits are melting and settiing. ‘Notice to Taxpayers. ” Attention is called to Sec. No. 434, Revenue Eaws of the State of California, sdns in employment.” ~/ _ “Every person who“when requested by the Collector of taxes, vefuses to give to such Collector (or his Deputies) thename and residence building or place where such men € snow has nearly alldiseppenr~ ps + "At Grass Valley May 28, Champion and wie, a s6nweek ending May 24th, 1880. Persons calling for any of these letters will please say nee J.8. Houproox . Cabel Mrs P Donnel William vey John : Lamon James” Blewitt Heary—2 Cummaings Warren A Dragovie Antone Kelso Dilen “Refusing t6 give ‘names oF per-. éf.each-man-in his employment=or es = n_ Caldweitpresid-/. ‘give to such Collector access to the MaSlia Jolin Perry Mrs J N. Townepl Edward Wills Dan P Lovejoy G W Nancarrow John . : Parr Mrs JNTrout E B—3 Wynn MrJA : ‘ Held for Postage. Hyman Brcs. Sam F ancisco Cal. Miss Ellen C Hussie Grass Valley Trial set for July 9th. T. W. Moore vs. J. Weisbein et Ameanor. . are employed is guilty éfa misde¥ ws. Trial set:for-July—Lth, McBride et als. _Tos._C. Richards-vs, -D, J: Smith. Trial set for July -Yoba funnel GM, €o, vs. 5-8: jobbing, such as : hauling furniture, “Charles Guill haying » suitable wagon is prepared to do all kinds of piatos, ere. m20-1w Trial set for July 13th. ; Melissa Weeks vs. Geo. W, Weeks. Trial set for July 14th. Martha J. Bennett, vs-Athert . sical “capabilities, she displayed marvelous dramatic talent foc one go young, and, flattered by th she was wont to receive, it’ became the dream of her life to bea great actress. Her father hud meansenough to afford to humor the whim;and, ai: terher mother’s death, which occur. red somewhere about 1870, she was placed at Mills Seminary, Oakland, to commence her musical education. At each vacation she returned to her home, each time showing an advance in mugical proficiency, and charming the public at all public entertain. ments with her wonderiul singing. Having completed her course at Miils Seminary in 1877, she determined to go to Kurope to finish, and became oue of a party of young ladies organized m this city by a tousical profess: or and a lady connected Witha-scheoi fat San Mateo. The plan was that the party were to go as: a musical class, the professor having the direetion of their tuition, choosing’ instructors and exercising.a general supervision over their instruction,. But Just as the steamer on” which the party crossed the Atlantic arrived in port, the professor died, and the plang of the party were spoiléd. “Miss Wixom, always a yirl of great selfreliance, eonoluded to attend’ to her education herself, She was alone in : ees ., . * foreign country, whose language . ; hor ia the word, and theitwank “tT she did not unidortdand but Wie st therefore ‘home and foreign, and . about making inquiries as tothe best the people of Nevada City will .not} musical instructors, sag ae hd fixed 2 faba Vie 3m. , rho . Upon @ party nanied Marches, at. be forgotten by {hem. Those. who . "pon @ p Hore beet spe: it The object of the society is to find Truth” of the Bible,-and by: every. _lawfal means in their power awaken. deeper interest in “pnre and “undefiled religion,” and to prepare the people for the coming of the Lord, -‘Lofurther carry carry out this object a “Tract and Missionary” (T,,& M.) Suciety was also organized with ten members, Mrs. Ida Brackett, Librarian, The society will keep on hand a fullsupply of their books, pamphiets and tracts, etc., treating. upon *‘present truth,” such as the _ “Comingof the Lord,” ‘the preparaman,” ete., which they will have for sale, to loan and to give away to those who desire to investigate these subjects, A fund sufficient for this object is guaranteed by’ the society, Similar societies are organized by the Seventh-day Adventists throughout the world, their object being to prepare the people for the early con: ing of the Lord. Their field of -la‘Mattison. Trial . above entitled-was-setfor dune 2st. re-set.for June 26th, W.H. Kinder vs. Richard Nev-. ile. Hearing of argument set for . J. Rogers vs. Richard Neville. Hearing of demurrer set for May 27th. ee In the matter of the estate of P. I’. Dillon, deceased, the héaring upon citation was postponed till May’ 30th. ~ i Skews et als vs: Morgan et als. The hearing of the demurrer was set for May “7th. A. A. Ferguson et als vs. R. Neville. The trial of the thrée causes Aug. Ah Peon vs._ 8. D. Trial setfor July 6th, “Chas."W, and Sallie C. Hill vs. Eureka Lake & Yuba Canal. Co. Smith. weapon. The case was given to the Jury at 3:15 o'clock py M. “The Jary after being out a few minutes returned a verdict of guilty as charged in the indictment, * Grass Valley items: Peter Johnson and Rufe Shoemaker returned Sunday night from below. oo eater ea The Emanuel, Guild will take plaee eat oa fs Vieuna, desite bas know the ey ie oe dence and devoted herself to study. peculiar faita-of this peop é which . She wag determined to succeed, and Thursday evening at Hamilton Hall. worked and studied as:id uogly. For nearly three years she’ worked, denyiuy herselt pleasures and. amuseprompt them to such benevolent and unselfish actions now have the Opportunity and are carnestly requestA good time is guaranteed: As D. Blakey and Con, Taylor: A Schlessinger Sa:Fra J Tonhor Willow’ Vall C Neweom may Jian W. Williams San Juan’ #& Hedges Hunts Hill D Meikle diunts Hill. B Donohue New York E Storey Bue Vent _ D Hughes Blue-Tent J Wick J Foller Grass Vaney 8 Davidson Dowiievil J V W Landrigen Smarts P Ernest Kureka H Voight sacramento J Holland Roun Mow A C Rausehean C MGEIvy eity J Burroughs Bloomfi K Marriott Bloomfield H McCanmick Gra. Va H Sdndets Griasg Valle G G Allan city’ ~~ W MeClure Chieo J Coats clty W J Williams San Ju H Williams C Kistle W RB Bird Grass Valiey J Haycock Nyrtonvill J Richards do F Denoek city L Johnson do TW Sigouruey city Mrs J P Grey Gra Val G H Hays Ohio ES: Timke Moores Flat. W. Boyne Sacramento Si M Baruh New York SUMMER & t Yesterday's Arfivats at NEVADA CITY, CAL, Jacob Naffziger, Proprietor. : ‘THE UNION HOTEL . “the Eurepean Plan. wee * 1880, to James. Cite, May—288-+ The Snow Crop. ms _. BOR, ; a Annual ReUnion —OF THE— ~—AND— THE DATE) PNWEVABDA a Briet Military. mee’ KF The Marshal ed yesterday. Miss Ida Alle evening-from th The. Pittsbur has leviedan ass share, delinque The annual n burn Gold Mini held at San Fre W. R. Dickie field] was among at the TRANSCE Fhe ladies of EX-RESIDENTS. Will hold a fair day and Wedni 9 OF FIRST CLASSRESTAURANT, TNDBR THE SUPERVISION JACKSON JORDAN, AS PROPRIETOR. OF THE “NEVADA COU! oe yi RE HELD UNDER THE aUS: We rices oF THE NEVADA COUNTY WM. F. HARRISON, ‘piabiim MANAGER. : . RE-UNION ASSOCIATION, + tT ANNUAL MEETING. Me Company. Location of works, Nevada 8 Grasa Vatley rete alt Lak eney Gyass Va oW HG { eit G B Ring Marsh's Mill‘+= “NP Brown city “ W* Carter Oakland — W Chapman San Fran’ D Melisse do do do Yesterday's Arrivals at THE NATIONAL EOTEL, NEVADA CITY, CAL. Chas, E. Pears on, Proprictor. — J Ridley San Francis H Brigham Colum Hil J Rothschildde {,, A Jones Dutch Flat » J Spaulding: Dutch F1 C Chepman Virgin Cit i 8 Chapman Virgin Cit A Honigsberger Sa i'r_ set = a ‘ina 14 Hollister Maryaville S Spencer Rouod Mou ne peopie vs. . 1 bos. UrpDY. . & Bagley R & rf H Sturte-ant San Fra : Indicted for assault With a deadly . & Wrtson Quake Hill RP DeNoon dy D Russ Nortonville * W Ayeas city t W Gilliland San Franc , W Adams Willow Val ; ,_ ~W Carter city aeson do=a Seymouy city . mbes Be . { Office of the Company, Room 7, 402 MontClay street; San Franciseo. Cowity, California, The regular Annual Meeting of the stockholders of the above named Company for the election of Trustees to serve for the ensuing year, and--for the } transaction of such other business as may come before the meeting, will be hetd at the gomery street, San Francisco, California, on * Wednesday, Jane 2d, 1880, Atthe hour of 120'clock, noon, By order of the Board of Trustees. CC. A. JAMES, may 25-td°' Secretary. OUNT AUBURN Gold Quartz Mintag . . ez ~ “ISMERT’S GROVE, On the line of the N. C.N.G. Fs Railroad, midway betwees Nevada and Grass Valleys: NSOLVENT NOTICE.—In the Superior Caurt of the County of Nevada, State of California. JOS. R. RIDLEY vs. His Creditors, Pursuant to an order of the Hon, John Caldwell, Judge of the said Superior Court, —ON— ygiventoall the Creditorsof the said Insolvent Jos. R. Ridley, to be and appear before thesaid Judge, in open Court, 4t the Court-Room of said Court, in the city of Nevada, in the county. of Nevada, on the

24th day of June, 1880, at 10 o'clock a. mw. of that day, then and there to show cause, if any they can, why the praver of sald [nsolvent shouldnot be = 34+2:-tC€@ and. an assignment of hisestate * Ha and he be discharged from kis duvte and liabilitics, whether perfectly or imperfectly described, or not described 4t.all, in the schedule, in pursuance of the Statutein suck cases made and rovided ; andi the meantime all proceedings against sad Insolvent be stayed. ~ [L. 5.]Witness my hand and ‘the Seal of said Court, this 22d day of May, 1ss0, 1. l_-E. CARR, County: Clerk: Jos, Rothschild, Atty Tor. Petitioner, 604 m23 — ed by them to investigate. ments, her one object in life being to achieve secess qn. the: lynic stage, At last Marchesi announded, “£ can » eS _phily. -There will be aprocession, . good progress, ' The Visiting Soldier Roys. The City Guardof Sacramento has resolved to attend. the Nevada county reunion, and will leave here next Thursday evening accompanied by the Artillery band. {ct will hold it8-annual target practice «while at Nevada—Record-Union. __The target shoot comesoffnextFriday, and the Re-Union will not be held till June 17th. According to the-above the City Guard will be in camp here a long time, We would be pleased to’ have the boys stay with us as stated, but our cotemporary has been misinformed as to their ~iutentions, = do no move for you; you have completed your course.” happiest moments of her life had been when her instructor had given heran opera. Marchesi was proad of the pupilwand called together some of the leading musical experts of Vienna, before whom Miss Wixom rendered the opera:she lad learned: "The verdict was that she was asuccess. She then obtained the engagement at Her Majesty’s Theatre, Loudon, and made the successftil debut. the press of this country now’ records, > In stature Miss Wixom is. be-ow the medinm height of women; she is whatissometimesdoscribed as chunky and when she was a school-girl people said she was fat. Now that she iga great artist, the fat will be called embonpoint. She is not handsome, but has a pretty mouth,’ perfect teeth. and expressive eyes, her nose being inclined to! retrousse. She has an excellent stage presence and a manner that is always fascinating, on or off the stage. ° Her suecess in-Londow isa great triumph und assures her a brilhant edréer. The New York Times lias the following to say regarding’ the young lady: : Mademoiselle Nevada, whose real name is Emma Wirdn, and who h; § wade a successful debut as ‘Ar aa” at Her Majesty's Theatre, udon, wits born at Alpha, Nevadé county,, Oul., in 1857. Since ie ving Virginia City she has been « udying in the best. s¢hools of urope;, und her friends have gréat hopes of her lyrie . future, She ig saitt 19. have shown, idomitabte perseterance and courage and to-richly . déserve any sinioiaedl she may-attain, : “To say that she lived in Virginia City at any time is very widb of the facts, but this from ‘the’ Arkansas Weekly Ranger eaps the climax: Se I ‘State Wntversity Pupiis.Geo, Hughes, — Leroy Johnson, Andy Niles and Niles Searls, Ne vada City boys in atteudance at the State “University, wil return. the first week of ‘next month to spend their vacation, This term Hughes will graduate from the institution, ‘while Johnson who has had many disadvantages to-contend with will complete the Freshman Niles and Searls are also making These four young native course. mien ate a credit’ to their town. ——> +e The Fortuna Mine, Steam was raised in the boilers of the Fortuna. Mining Company yesterday afternoon fer the: first time, and the work of pumping out the incline was begun, A’ soon as the workings are dry the extraction of Oue of the . **ing several ugly cuts about the ed. the death of his wife, whielt occurred} were retarning frem Rough and Ready Sunday they were thrown from the carriage, the former sushead. The latter escaped uninjurDr, B A.‘Tompkins expired yes-. terday morning after a brief jliness. The Doctor. has. been failing since a few we>ks ago, but‘was not confined to his bed buta few days, The deceased was highly teapected by. all who knéw him, and leaves many warm friends, havitig been an,old resident here, A daughter, Mrs. C. W. Kitts, is the only ¢hild left. The funeral takes place to day, at 2 p.m, mem Het, . The deceased was in his 67th year. ones Base Bail Club Grganizca. ‘The. Dirigos” is the pame of a base ball club just organized. Its president and esptaii is W. L. Thurston, and Alex: Zekind is sec. The first: ° = wrneed when all base ballists are regested to be present, It_is likely that the new nine-. will tackle ‘the * Stars” at an early Gate, in fact they have already begun to yearn for an Opportunity to showthe “True Blues” a thing or two about the game. ‘Dirigo” meaus *‘the leader” orsomething of that kind: After the boys have been whipped to pieces half a dozen times, if such an unfortunate thing occurs, they will probably haul down that name and run up some such a one as The Tearless,” “The Hopeful,” or ‘'The Prospectors.” Spertsmen'’s Club Organized. ore from the first level ond \ginking for'a second level will Ge donaaaee Ela Mixer was born in Nevada, . ed, x . Alpi county, Colorado. Her fa. en ess \{ thor used to be postmaster at that Fourth of daly Colebratiom m wn, and one day.-when' she. wae A gta celebration will ‘be held . *itteeu months old he expended his Hurd\earned savings ia a jew ab Nofth Bloomfield on the 4th of whieh he presented to her: ‘The vext day‘xheattended the Fourth of July celebration at Mad Dog [Red Dog 2], and the red-shirted niners heating that sheypossessed wonde. ful m sical'talents matte up a purse of . one thousand dolla s\worth of gold : é . . on wratorical and other exercises, ma sic, ete. In the evening there will be a display of tireworks, “acd the Firemen will give a bal) at Gumaaing’s Hail! 2 + @ Jewsharp dent, IW. Hays, Jr.,' Vice Presi The “Grass Valley Sportsmen's Clab” has been organized, with the . * fol owing officers who are to serve]. till July Ist, when & permanent. organization will be effected :—BresiRoberts, ‘Treasurer H. Se adden, Jr. Board of Directors M. Byrne, Jr., M. 1. Stone aud D: H. Williams, of all grades. est styles." ' During the ‘Ev Liput. J. J. Waissnitnc HYMAN CLOTHIN « in our line consistin Tricots, Worsted, Diagonals, Cassimeres, . Cheviots, IN MENS’, YOUTAS’ ad BOY'S, DUSTERS, in Mohair and Linen, EPARTMENT A complete line of In our HAT SPECIAL PY:“4 ea Our f unde, the auspices of Madison Lodge, . the principal markets enables tis to SEL Foand A.“M., of Which he was a THAN CAN ‘BE OBTAINED ELSEW yourselves eall at-our establishment: Corner . of Broad. and: Pine ATTRACTIONS yo Wo have just teosived an IMMENSE STOCK OF SUMMER g of A you, will find thevery latLGOODS-AT LOWER RATES HERE. $2 In order to convince Street S, Nevada City. en ee) BALL, Ps 7 COMPANY A., b Seed rger, Sergeant J Corporal D. B. Getthe “ Lieut. Geo. A. Gray, Sergeant J: Admission, per WOMWIG..:.>..: Arriesand potatoes sell'at a cent & pound ia Walla Walla, Spotters. 5. a ae HUNT'S HALL, NEVADA CITY, w= R MANAGER . Captain J. A. Rapp. “FLOOR COMMITTEE--_ C. Rich, ‘Corporal Geo. A. Nihell, ll, Corporal A. H. Wa'rsth, Privatedohn Mitchell. RECEPTION COMMITTEE--Corpora. C. C. W eisenburger, Private Jas. F. Carr, FRIDAY EVENING, MAY 28th, WER THE AUSPICES OF ny NeVang Light (IN-HONOR OF THE VISIT TO THIs ct Quaro, TY OF CITY GUARD, (OF SACRAMENTO.) ening the Sacramento Compan BISSIBITION DEILI, y will give an MUSIC BY THE REGIMENTAL BAND of the First Artillery Regiment, Pet * nape C. Rich, Sergeant Alex, Sloan, Private-Wm. G. Stiles. “ Seselnthl igh Bone? SL AES Ee EEE SP OC a Me Sede teaser cea THURSDAY, June 17, 1880, __THR— 1058h alien's or the Battle of Banker Will. On whiels occasion there will be an Cration, Deli¥@éd, “and “hn Original Poem read. Popular Games and Amuseall kinds. ments of! ‘ ‘ Excellent Instrumental Music will Rre furnished by Two of the Best Bands In Nevada County—one from Grass Valley and one from Nevada City. rs Special Trains will run every hour during the day to and from the Grove,: between Nevala City and Grass Valley. ‘On the Evening of the same day a GRAND BALL. WILL BE GIVEN AT BONS ELAT&. 6 —_— All residents and kaiidiiedn of Nevada County, amd their friends, are cordially invi-’ ted to attend on this Holiday occasion, and soefforts will be spared ‘tomiake their visit fraternal and pleasant. R 4 By order of the Executive Committees LEOP. GARTHE, Corresponding Ses'y TY, per sare (Go mb = The dato " Grass Valiey p: per share in th s “Felix Gillet] Aristocracy Hit of fruit trees, a grape vines. Sunday mornir goods store. _Elser's _ Ney twelve pieces. assist in furnis! union pic-nie, The New Ye pany of Grass ~ Nividend of 25 ata on the 26t Thgum this peatheand eh and the cop-o! will be ver, lig H.S, Brad him on. busine residence on N T. D. Catki: Mining Comp: Alleghany Sat day morning h J. M. Butiin Wyoming Min wife are in t gaests of Supe _._ George Day plaint of Jennie ang the peace, __dury Saturday Marshal Bal idents of China this week remo accumulated in and apply lime Messrs. Hea examining a 1 day were amus bring out a pie series of manip prove to them pitch. of led . ought to be digy nineteenth cent Efforts were . to secure the ] Carley whois mouths term in heating his wife fruitless.effort t peace before wh ed and the auth about and cond tion to sign a crime was a d there is no ‘ge should not feel law's sting. Benefi The Beneficer Tesidence of Main street, on May 26th. Anit will be given a Served. Admis are cordially ims Mrs. C1 Mrs. J. §: D es Store-Re The fire-proc Schmidt, Sr.. s tial street, hy, throughout and Teasonable rate. most desirable . for mercantile I ‘the owner of it ; -Milita There will be of the member: Guard at the at Tuesday evenin: See is desired, 3% ¢