December 23, 1898 (4 pages)

ig i) Hye Gets theres ras. ree ote = wee Ade Se tee CSS nh rT A sical THE TRANSC RIP Ts denen a TaD mre Rene een sepa FRIDAY. 0.000205 pec. 23, 1808.{A Daily Chronicle of the Doings of Old 4 Published every event except Sundays and Legal Holidays by BROWN & CALKINS. N. P. BROWN. L. 8. CALKINE. ) A SUDDEN DEATH. out Warning This Morning. At about half-pust eight o’Glock this morning Mrs. Grace Eddy Curnow,} mine went to San Francisco today. Ed. Chambers, the upholsterer, who . sure and read it. limits, died without warning. She had . has been sickis able to around again. who lives on Long street near the city arisen but a short time before and was engaged in preparing breakfast when] his way from Alleghany to Sacramento. she was seized with acute pains in the region of the shoulder blades and fall. turned to Sacramento after a few days’ ing into a chair expired almost in-. visit here. stantly. Thecause of her death was aneurism of the aorta. Mrs. Curnow was born. in Cornwall, England, on February 6th, 1841, and . had lived here. for many years. She was much thought of for her numerous good traits of character. Her husband, Thomas Curnow, died in June, 1894, of miners’ consumption. Rev. William Curnow, 8 Methodist preacher at Sonora, is her son, and her twelve year old boy George lived with his mother. Miss Annie Carnow, her only daughter, lives with the family of Wm: H. Crawford. The funeral wlll take place Monday from the Methodist church, but the bour has not yet been dbtermined upon, * ae one A Russian shopkeeper recently posted the following announcement in front of his place of business. “The reason why Ihavehitherto been unable to sell my goods so much cheaper than anybody else is that Iam a bachelor, and do not need ‘to make profit for the maintenance of a wife and children. It is nuw my duty to inform the public that this advantage will shortly be withdrawn from them; as I am about to be married. They will, therefore, do well to make their purchases at once at the old rate.” 2 e@e > TuHE Sierra Railroad is béing rapidly extended from Jamestown to Sonora, the county seat of Tuolumne County, and it is expected that the extension will be ready for traffic soom after the opening of the new year. A considerable increase in the rate of mining development and a decrease in the cost of mining oporations should follow. The number of similar branch railroads which the mining regions of California sadly need could be numbered in dozens. je LNT SO THe Father—That young man who used to call on you and stay so late is in the navy now, 1 understand? The Daughter—Yes, papa; and think of it, his boat has been disabled. The last I heard of hin he was being towed in. The Father—Well, don’t let me see him around here at all hours of the night or you will see him toed out, Seen oe THE counsel for the opposition had been bullying the witness for an hour or more, when he finally asked: “Is it true that there are traces of insanity in your family ?” “It would be folly to deny it,” replied the witness. “My great grandfather, who was studying for the ministry, gave it up to become a lawyer.” RPT A eA OS A a A ENED THe Monarch, Gold Stream, Monopole, Constanza and New Providence mines, in Angels mining district, Calaveras county, have been sold to the Great Western Gold Mining Company, which will open and develop them. —— 4 oe e -— — Arrer a shut-down of several’ years the Gopher-Boulder mine of El Dorado county, including the finely equipped electric plant on Rock creek, has again been started up. --——_—_—__—-+ e@e =o ---— Tue Blair properties at Silver Peak, Esmeralda county, Nev., are being examined by an expert, and it is . supposed that a sale is pending. Twenty per cent. discount on Holiday Goods at the Racket Store tomorrow. Soe omens. tone Solid Gold Watches. We are offering the people better and finer solid gold ‘watches, silver and nickel watches for ladies and gentlemen, girls or boys. tf THe F, GOLDEN JEWELRY Co. + e@e + ---A Nice Gift Would be one of those handsome Plush Slippers for $1 per pair. At Carter & Johnston’s. tf — OO e— -“—~ Specialities For the Holidays. For many years the store of Wm. G. Richards, the Broad street grocer; has deservedly ranked as one of the busiest and most popular business houses in the county. Its patronage is built up on merit and there is consequently a steady growth in its magnitude. Mr‘ Richards’ business plan is to sell the very finest class of goods at uniformly low prices—to serve the public “on honor” and thus retain their confidence and trade. At present the shen is making a specialty of choice holiday goods, such as mince meat, orange, citron and lemon peel,.canned delicacies of all kinds, etc. Remember the name and the place— Wu. G. Ricnarps, ahe® Broad Street Grocer. ——— + eae ‘Opera Glasses n 80-4f. Are useful and make excellent presents for the ladies. We have a fine today. Will Organ came down today from . night at Counci CHAMBER. ——<—. the Plumbago mine. The city schools closed this after-. Without much success. { s Rutherford Stevens returned today . noon for a fortnight’s vacation. 3 from Butte, Montana. A Christmas dance will be given at . say, my good woman,” said the judge, hee he J. R. Evans and J. O. Jones of Relief . North Bloomfield tomorrow night. Mrs. Curnow of Long Street Dies With-. Hit! were in town today. Miss Ethel Mulloy returned last. churches will have their Christmas night from Mills College. today for San Francisco to spend the PERSONAL POINTERS, and Young. H. Belmore of Washington is in town. Col. M. W. Mather of the P!umbago B. B. Lewis was here last night on Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Bemis have reSuperintendent Zeitler and wife left holidays. .The seven-year-old-son of Mr. and Mrs. George Richardson is ill with pneumonia. H. P. Barker and C. W. Towne of San Francisco went up on today’s Downieville stage to look into a mining proposition. Carl Schemer and family and Misses Kate and Agnes Carey of this city are going to Cherokee to spend the holidays with John Carey. Miss Daisy Robb, who has been attending school at San Francisco, has returned to her home in this city td spend the holidays. Miss Mollie Morton, formerly a teacher in the high school at this city and recently principal. of the Dixon high school, has been elected substitute teacher in the Sacramento high school. She isa most capable instructor. Mr. and Mrs. A. L, Coombs of San Francisco are expected to arrive this evening on a visit to Mrs. Coombs’ father, James Kiits, of Town Talk. They will also visit friends at this city and Grass ‘Valley. Was Surprised. “T never saw anything more remarkable,” said the young man who claims to have spent a great deal of time abroad, “than a little scene I witnessed in Spain. A passenger on one of the cars became obstreperous and behaved with the utmost disregard of propriety. slightest attentien to him.” “I don’t see anything very wonderful in that.” “It's the only case on record where a Spaniard overlooked a good chance to put something off.” CHOICE CHRISTMAS MEATS. The Keystone Market Has a Large Stock on Hand. Grissel Bros., proprietors of the above well-known market, have made special preparations to, furnish their customers during the holidays with the choicest meats to be obtained anywhere. All their Christmas beéves are young, and are large, fat specimens of the bovine family, selected expressly for the occasion. Their pork is fine and firm, the hogs being carefully kept and corn-fed, which insures good, sweet meat, As fine mutton as you ever saw can ‘be had at Grissel Bros” market. The sheep were stall fed and the meat is first-class. In the line of sausage, bolognas, frankfurters, hams, bacon and lara they have a large stock and all of the best quality. For fine meats of all kinds give them a call. 22-3t Ss ae ar Nice Enough to Eat Are those handsome Ties, consisting of all the latest styles in Paffs, Teck, Imperials, Four-in-Hands, Boas, Clubs and Windsors, at Carter & Johnston’s. ee Le ane ise aie! Homann's 25cent fruit cakes sell fine Fine Opal Rings. Luetje & Brand have received some of the finest Opal Rings that ever came totown. Just take a look at them in dinor Notes and Comments of Local: R. L. Harter returned to San Jose. the city schools, But the conductor didn’t pay we) ~ BRIEF. MENTION, . The Methodist and Episcopal trees tonight. and are working early and late. sweet cider, boiled cider, cider vinegar. First-class and purity guaranteed. — tf Cream of Maize, the new breakfast Son’s tf. night to arrange for advertising for coming year makes a full graveyard. This is another reason why the country needs a storm and right away at that. The semi-annual examination of applicants for teachers’ certificates will commence in Washington school building at this city next Monday morning at 9 o’clock and last during the week. The Downieville Stage Company cor ; tinues to run through toSierra City in one day, and will not change to the winter schedule till absolutely compelled by the condition of the road to do so. The local militia company will have awateh meeting at their Armory tomorrow night. ‘There will be a’ campstew and other good things to keep the bluecoats and their guests awake. James Breslin, an old resident of Duich Fiat, passed away Sunday after an illness of three weeks. Deceased was about 67 years of.age. He was a friend to everyone and was loved by the children. Tut Black Hawk mine, Johannesburg, Kern county, is taking out five tons of g6od ore daily. oOo Tommy—Pa, what is a football coach? Mr. Figg—The ambulance, I-guess, Twenty per cent. discount on Holiday Goods at the Racket Store tomorrow. SL sata Ros FAS ral eae ne Silver Plated Ware. We have a larger and better stock in Silver Plated ware than ever and the prices are all right. Come and take a look at them. [d8-tf] LurTsz & Brann. Wines sonia: Holidays. Ex xchx cb CEM Sa Ne ae Sop’ Sy Say. Port, Sherry, Madera, Angelica, Sauterne, Riesliog, Bargundy, Zinfandel, by the gallon, bottle or case. Port Wine, per gation, from $1 up, Sherry Wine, per gallon from $1 up, Table Claret, per gallon, 50c up. IMPORTED CHIANTI WINE, By Case or Bottle. SV RVR ARV t Whiskies. ‘ RA A Whistles by gallon, case or bottle. IMPORTED QOLIVE OIL, In gallons, half gallon cans—also by the bottle: Also a complete stock of all Liquors, Bitters and Cordials. Manhattan Club. French Cognac and Champaynes A. ISOARD & SON the window. tf Wholesale Liquor Dealers, Nevada City. Dollars in Your Purse. FOR THE HOLIDAYS. Store we will get it for you from our G on good and stylish goods. double and single breasted. They are antil Xmas, at our two stores, you can impossible for us to give you the ful stores and we will convince you that Stores—Broad street, Nevada City; assortment. (tf) Lurrse & Brann. Examine carefully every item and you will find that it means dollars to you by buying from us. Anything you can’t find at our Nevada City Branch We Will Save You (35 Per Cent. Men’s All Wool Stylish Suits, round and square cut—they are guaranteed—now at our stores, $3.95 per suit. Men’s Fine Black Clay, any style you wish: They are fresh—new for this fall, and-are worth to any one $12 50 and $6 At our stores you will get them from now until Xmas for $7.95. . Men’s Fine Merino Undershirts and Dewees: The Undershirts are Men’s Shoes, Congress and Lace. They are worth $2 a pair. Until Xmas you can buy.them from us for $1.00 a pair. Rubber Goods. You can save at our stores, from now patil Xmas, 25 to 40 per cent. Remember, all of our oe are guaranteed or money back. It is price list, but. we invite all to call at our — We are Record Breakers in Low Prices Of Good, Stylish and Seasonable Goods. We remain yours for honest, legitimate business, respectfully, H. LEVITT, Proprietor. reat Grass Valley Store. a bargain at $1.50 per suit. From now get them for 95c a Suit. Main street, Grass Valley. i e into court wearing a ~ — Imerest. . aa pcks back eGkh aa wes then. MaCrom, from F retoria sends to thé} ines and the North Bloomfield byThis was payday for the teachers in much affected by rural. folks. answers to the questions put to ber Turkey Raffle and Hot Lunch every . being rather indistinct, the court rea19-2w . quested her to speak louder, though “sotake off that huge bonnet of yours.” ‘ . Johnston’s. thy Scadden’s store at : wie she said ouiieseualy and distore orien ie aca ies: . Hotel, restanrant eee tinctly enough this time, “the court has although it fells Pee wee toe A Pair of Gold Spectacles keepers, housewives and a perfect righttu bid a gentleman take The Racket Store has a new adver-. off his hat, but it hasno right tomake. been made in the Independence mine {spect our assortment—the prices will nouncement in mind when mak ng in the midst of the usual’ holiday rush. responded, dropping a low courtesy to the court, Call at B. Builard’s, Broad street, for} women enough there already.” mush, and chipped beef fresh cut and . said mamma to little Bessie, who had), 14 taxe a look at Luetje & Brand’s in quantities to suit at Gaylord & . attended for the first time. Ss The City, Trustees will meet Monday . pussy-book,” replied Bessie. ' Artistically Engraved Spoons. The Judge Wilted. Gold Output of : Oe a Si. ON od ears ; _. Here is something for a friend Eastern sugar-cured s lers at gas pote t Sit aa coal asa South Africa abroad—a fine souvenir spoon with the dents a pound. Claret wine at esate, Wasriaton, December 22—Consul. Ghampion and Providence quartz a bottle at J.J. JA0xsoN's, a. Fine Holiday 4 P. G. Scadden of Comu eS = is juet now makinga sp A Boxing Match. All the late shades and colors in dress . recently received a ‘laegt as and street gloves. Just the thing for‘ plete assortment. All th a Christmas ~ present. At Carter &. known to the trade are on Her State Department a report of the gold] araulic mine engraved in the bowl; at 4 output of South Africa, in which he Luetje & Brand’s. tf says that the October report shows that the number of mills and the total of p3 stamps is rapidly increasing. It is expected, he says that the output of the Transvaal next year will exceed that of the combined mines of Colorado, street ‘extra me ————---< e@e . “The court cannot hear a word you A srrike at a depth of 188 feet has . Would make a nice Xmas present. Infind it to their interest to Tk te tisemeft in today’s TRANSCRIPT, Be)® lady remove her bonnet.” near. Slate mountain, El Dorado} suit. [tf] Luetse & Branp. purchases. “Madam,” replied the judge, “you . county. — + a The Plumbago quartz mine of Sierra . seem so well acquainted with the law eee county has declared its first. dividend, . that I think you had better come up. race ae asi bomen le / ee amounting to $35,000. and take aseat with us onthe bench.” . the library by fre mso ia oy . 'The postoffice and express peopleare. “I thank your honor kindly,” she bid Bil she rare books: are. well dons + 2@e + “Give me the streets of the cities,” said the corporation president, “and I} — ue . the islands.” What She Meant. ' care not who takes e islands “What did you doat Sunday School?” “but there are old GETTING . "SHORT, '. Drop In Toilet articles in Sterling Silver and . “They asked questions out’ of the Gold Filled goods. They are the latest out and at any price. da8-tf 22 “The pussy-book?” asked mamma, bids to light the ‘streets during the . vastly puzzled. Best and freshest confectionery at Ch e t Will ee H Sc i . “J think she must mean the cate-. Homann’s. d5-tf ris mas . ere: On. It is said that a green Christmas. chism,” added Mable, who was several 20 + Ladies’ Dress Aprons, at Maher's. a LADIES, DON’T WAIT. RoYAL. MAHER & GO. SENDS GREETING TO THE PEOPLE OF NEVADA COUNTY. years older. eo 7ee THE new mill at the Hard Cash mine, Randsburg, Kern county, is in operation. The mine has a large body of ore which is easly worked. Trrcoms brothers and J, v. Selby are atont to commence operations on the Harville hydraulic mrne, near Diamé ond, El Dorado oounty. @ Toppy Goede ban. sold a threeBaking P Powder quarters interest in his copper mine at}; Pilot Knob, Kern county, to Kansas City men. Made fran pure cream of tartar, : against < alum. ped ae he gett ROYAL BAKING POWDER 00., NEW YORK. We take this methed of Wishing You All a Merry Christmas and a Bright and Prosperous New Year, and at the same time to return you our sincere thanks for your kindness to us during the year. We expeet during the coming year to make greater efforts than ever to meet the wants of the people of Nevada County. ~--—---———2 662 ‘ Squires & PERDUE have an eighteeninch ledge of light-grade ore on the Alpha claim, Johannesburg, Kern county. Holiday Specialties at Tam’s. Tam, the pioneer restaurateur and . } Alum confectioner on Pine street, is better . . Meacets to prepared this year than ever before for the holiday trade. He is Nevada City’s agent for the} ~~ ae celebrated Berswick Bay oysters—the Gil’et’s ‘*Processed’’ Prunes . bea spake co he ‘sells at ia. forte eet omng] been 2 FOur sic of Dress Goods, Silks, Ladies’ and Gentlemen’s cen © large Can. either dip; nlye water or glycerine. He also has on sale a fine assortment . The finest, most delicate and wholesome Handkerchiefs, is grand, and our stock in Kid Gloves, Neckof “penny goods” candies for the Chriat. PrUnee on the market. At Felix Gillet’s/ wear, Feather Boas, Fans, Umbrellas, Aprons and Fancy mas trade. ORI fe acd Sit tas contami Goods is more complete than ever ‘before. —— Watch and Chain bécaa. Prices to Suit. — White Silk Initial Handkerchiefs A watch and chain found on Broad street ; ean be recovered by applying to the underfrom 25 cents up to $1 ‘50 each, at Carsigned, proving property and paying for ter & Johnston’s. tf this advertisement. LUETJE & BRAND. $2.50. This Oak Center Table 24x24, Polished Top, all Solid, Oak, Brass Feet, for B2.50. ®@ 1750. & ‘THE LATEST. This Elegant ROUND EXTENSION TABLE, Solid Oak, Highly Polished, Ladies, do not wait until the last day, if you do your pleasure in buying will be semewhat marred by the crowd and the rush that yon may expect to find the last day and night. ME ATL ER roy Co. The Absence From our stock of Watches, Tewelry, etc.; of anything of doubtful quality inspires a feeling of confidence in our patrons. And the test of years will prove that it is not misplaced. We offer only goods that we can fully recommend. Whether it is Gold standard or Silver standard, or merely Plated ware, each will be found THE BEST OF ITS KIND. we t ‘ .] ‘ a 4 a) a ® % iy ‘ a \@ 9 ' ‘ 4 « We have a very large assortment of Ladies and Sent’s Sold and Silver Watches, Diamonds, Sewelry » Silver Ware, etc. We have the most beautiful stock of Holiday Goods ever brought to this city and the prices are very low. Come and see the ‘beautiful things whether you wish to purchase or not. Luetje & Brand, The Pioneer Watchmakers and Jewelers. a Only $17.50. _ ee & See our Holiday Display. LEGG © SHAW Co. sa nn You Are Invited to Call at : E . DICEERIMAN’s . . a : And Inspect Our Stock of © 1. ART MEDALIONS—A choice line of subjects 5. ALUMINUM OMB AND BRUSH SETS — and mountings. Warranted not to tarnish. a rit i aa ATOMIZERS—Every number a 6. LEATHER GOODS—Embracing Pesce; Card d Travel 3. SEELEY’S SUPERB PERFUMES--Are Full ~ pes stone gee BOOKS—Ail this year new thi . strength, lasting odors. 8 CAMERAS—Will pl : j please and instruct ou and 4CELLULOID GOODS—A complete line. your girls and boys. : H. DICKERMAN, , Masonic Building, Cor. Pine and Commercial Sts “ob The FRIDAY.. aa ‘ For adaitio pests School Childre Observe Nevada City over to the no was Donatior could afford g the relief of t pors. The se' the public sch Washington x bundles of flo fee, sugar, pot ries of life, an ed by contrib from business zens who sent There was alo supplies to be cors of the—I were there to to it that the; among the wo nity. Nota . and a tidy giving was u pal O'Neill. } school childr the character nations, and 1 panions know anything or 1 ble for them . impressed thi meritorious ¢ itself like a nu The Ti By reason « ing observed 1899, a questi time the new positions. T torney, Mr. ! law carefully that the: chi noon of Mon: officers enter their duties year, and doe holidays. T' meet on Mon ‘ Some are o time for the at noon on When a hol day followit holiday as w days follov Years. . Clain Sheriff Ge the early tra Wright whi (less his cre term to two he gets th saloon at . excuse for} drank he d doing. A In the ce: son family. he had reps heard the cider. Mr for six wet fresh ever: TWENTY day Good: row. Tr I haver keys. Th lot’ of Tur! market, 4 lowest rat Bros. mea signed, wi d21-4t Ladies’ For the coats—H. Richar embalmi: vada Cit; Batten — One Nig TH Than / AG Spe wo" Spe Fre Price conts,

ig i) Hye Gets theres ras. ree ote = wee Ade Se tee CSS nh rT A sical THE TRANSC RIP Ts denen a TaD mre Rene een sepa FRIDAY.. 0.000205 pec. 23, 1808.{A Daily Chronicle of the Doings of Old 4 Published every event except Sundays and Legal Holidays by BROWN & CALKINS. N. P. BROWN. L. 8. CALKINE. ) A SUDDEN DEATH. out Warning This Morning. At about half-pust eight o’Glock this morning Mrs. Grace Eddy Curnow,} mine went to San Francisco today. Ed. Chambers, the upholsterer, who . sure and read it. limits, died without warning. She had . has been sickis able to around again. who lives on Long street near the city arisen but a short time before and was engaged in preparing breakfast when] his way from Alleghany to Sacramento. she was seized with acute pains in the region of the shoulder blades and fall. turned to Sacramento after a few days’ ing into a chair expired almost in-. visit here. stantly. Thecause of her death was aneurism of the aorta. Mrs. Curnow was born. in Cornwall, England, on February 6th, 1841, and . had lived here. for many years. She was much thought of for her numerous good traits of character. Her husband, Thomas Curnow, died in June, 1894, of miners’ consumption. Rev. William Curnow, 8 Methodist preacher at Sonora, is her son, and her twelve year old boy George lived with his mother. Miss Annie Carnow, her only daughter, lives with the family of Wm: H. Crawford. The funeral wlll take place Monday from the Methodist church, but the bour has not yet been dbtermined upon, * ae one A Russian shopkeeper recently posted the following announcement in front of his place of business. “The reason why Ihavehitherto been unable to sell my goods so much cheaper than anybody else is that Iam a bachelor, and do not need ‘to make profit for the maintenance of a wife and children. It is nuw my duty to inform the public that this advantage will shortly be withdrawn from them; as I am about to be married. They will, therefore, do well to make their purchases at once at the old rate.” 2 e@e > TuHE Sierra Railroad is béing rapidly extended from Jamestown to Sonora, the county seat of Tuolumne County, and it is expected that the extension will be ready for traffic soom after the opening of the new year. A considerable increase in the rate of mining development and a decrease in the cost of mining oporations should follow. The number of similar branch railroads which the mining regions of California sadly need could be numbered in dozens. je LNT SO THe Father—That young man who used to call on you and stay so late is in the navy now, 1 understand? The Daughter—Yes, papa; and think of it, his boat has been disabled. The last I heard of hin he was being towed in. The Father—Well, don’t let me see him around here at all hours of the night or you will see him toed out, Seen oe THE counsel for the opposition had been bullying the witness for an hour or more, when he finally asked: “Is it true that there are traces of insanity in your family ?” “It would be folly to deny it,” replied the witness. “My great grandfather, who was studying for the ministry, gave it up to become a lawyer.” RPT A eA OS A a A ENED THe Monarch, Gold Stream, Monopole, Constanza and New Providence mines, in Angels mining district, Calaveras county, have been sold to the Great Western Gold Mining Company, which will open and develop them. —— 4 oe e -— — Arrer a shut-down of several’ years the Gopher-Boulder mine of El Dorado county, including the finely equipped electric plant on Rock creek, has again been started up. --——_—_—__—-+ e@e =o ---— Tue Blair properties at Silver Peak, Esmeralda county, Nev., are being examined by an expert, and it is . supposed that a sale is pending. Twenty per cent. discount on Holiday Goods at the Racket Store tomorrow. Soe omens. tone Solid Gold Watches. We are offering the people better and finer solid gold ‘watches, silver and nickel watches for ladies and gentlemen, girls or boys. tf THe F, GOLDEN JEWELRY Co. + e@e + ---A Nice Gift Would be one of those handsome Plush Slippers for $1 per pair. At Carter & Johnston’s. tf — OO e— -“—~ Specialities For the Holidays. For many years the store of Wm. G. Richards, the Broad street grocer; has deservedly ranked as one of the busiest and most popular business houses in the county. Its patronage is built up on merit and there is consequently a steady growth in its magnitude. Mr‘ Richards’ business plan is to sell the very finest class of goods at uniformly low prices—to serve the public “on honor” and thus retain their confidence and trade. At present the shen is making a specialty of choice holiday goods, such as mince meat, orange, citron and lemon peel,.canned delicacies of all kinds, etc. Remember the name and the place— Wu. G. Ricnarps, ahe® Broad Street Grocer. ——— + eae ‘Opera Glasses n 80-4f. Are useful and make excellent presents for the ladies. We have a fine today. Will Organ came down today from . night at Counci CHAMBER. ——<—. the Plumbago mine. The city schools closed this after-. Without much success. { s Rutherford Stevens returned today . noon for a fortnight’s vacation. 3 from Butte, Montana. A Christmas dance will be given at . say, my good woman,” said the judge, hee he J. R. Evans and J. O. Jones of Relief . North Bloomfield tomorrow night. Mrs. Curnow of Long Street Dies With-. Hit! were in town today. Miss Ethel Mulloy returned last. churches will have their Christmas night from Mills College. today for San Francisco to spend the PERSONAL POINTERS, and Young. H. Belmore of Washington is in town. Col. M. W. Mather of the P!umbago B. B. Lewis was here last night on Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Bemis have reSuperintendent Zeitler and wife left holidays. .The seven-year-old-son of Mr. and Mrs. George Richardson is ill with pneumonia. H. P. Barker and C. W. Towne of San Francisco went up on today’s Downieville stage to look into a mining proposition. Carl Schemer and family and Misses Kate and Agnes Carey of this city are going to Cherokee to spend the holidays with John Carey. Miss Daisy Robb, who has been attending school at San Francisco, has returned to her home in this city td spend the holidays. Miss Mollie Morton, formerly a teacher in the high school at this city and recently principal. of the Dixon high school, has been elected substitute teacher in the Sacramento high school. She isa most capable instructor. Mr. and Mrs. A. L, Coombs of San Francisco are expected to arrive this evening on a visit to Mrs. Coombs’ father, James Kiits, of Town Talk. They will also visit friends at this city and Grass ‘Valley. Was Surprised. “T never saw anything more remarkable,” said the young man who claims to have spent a great deal of time abroad, “than a little scene I witnessed in Spain. A passenger on one of the cars became obstreperous and behaved with the utmost disregard of propriety. slightest attentien to him.” “I don’t see anything very wonderful in that.” “It's the only case on record where a Spaniard overlooked a good chance to put something off.” CHOICE CHRISTMAS MEATS. The Keystone Market Has a Large Stock on Hand. Grissel Bros., proprietors of the above well-known market, have made special preparations to, furnish their customers during the holidays with the choicest meats to be obtained anywhere. All their Christmas beéves are young, and are large, fat specimens of the bovine family, selected expressly for the occasion. Their pork is fine and firm, the hogs being carefully kept and corn-fed, which insures good, sweet meat, As fine mutton as you ever saw can ‘be had at Grissel Bros” market. The sheep were stall fed and the meat is first-class. In the line of sausage, bolognas, frankfurters, hams, bacon and lara they have a large stock and all of the best quality. For fine meats of all kinds give them a call. 22-3t Ss ae ar Nice Enough to Eat Are those handsome Ties, consisting of all the latest styles in Paffs, Teck, Imperials, Four-in-Hands, Boas, Clubs and Windsors, at Carter & Johnston’s. ee Le ane ise aie! Homann's 25cent fruit cakes sell fine Fine Opal Rings. Luetje & Brand have received some of the finest Opal Rings that ever came totown. Just take a look at them in dinor Notes and Comments of Local: R. L. Harter returned to San Jose. the city schools, But the conductor didn’t pay we) ~ BRIEF. MENTION, . The Methodist and Episcopal trees tonight. and are working early and late. sweet cider, boiled cider, cider vinegar. First-class and purity guaranteed. — tf Cream of Maize, the new breakfast Son’s tf. night to arrange for advertising for coming year makes a full graveyard. This is another reason why the country needs a storm and right away at that. The semi-annual examination of applicants for teachers’ certificates will commence in Washington school building at this city next Monday morning at 9 o’clock and last during the week. The Downieville Stage Company cor ; tinues to run through toSierra City in one day, and will not change to the winter schedule till absolutely compelled by the condition of the road to do so. The local militia company will have awateh meeting at their Armory tomorrow night. ‘There will be a’ campstew and other good things to keep the bluecoats and their guests awake. James Breslin, an old resident of Duich Fiat, passed away Sunday after an illness of three weeks. Deceased was about 67 years of.age. He was a friend to everyone and was loved by the children. Tut Black Hawk mine, Johannesburg, Kern county, is taking out five tons of g6od ore daily. oOo Tommy—Pa, what is a football coach? Mr. Figg—The ambulance, I-guess, Twenty per cent. discount on Holiday Goods at the Racket Store tomorrow. SL sata Ros FAS ral eae ne Silver Plated Ware. We have a larger and better stock in Silver Plated ware than ever and the prices are all right. Come and take a look at them. [d8-tf] LurTsz & Brann. Wines sonia: Holidays. Ex xchx cb CEM Sa Ne ae Sop’ Sy Say. Port, Sherry, Madera, Angelica, Sauterne, Riesliog, Bargundy, Zinfandel, by the gallon, bottle or case. Port Wine, per gation, from $1 up, Sherry Wine, per gallon from $1 up, Table Claret, per gallon, 50c up. IMPORTED CHIANTI WINE, By Case or Bottle. SV RVR ARV t Whiskies. ‘ RA A Whistles by gallon, case or bottle. IMPORTED QOLIVE OIL, In gallons, half gallon cans—also by the bottle: Also a complete stock of all Liquors, Bitters and Cordials. Manhattan Club. French Cognac and Champaynes A. ISOARD & SON the window. tf Wholesale Liquor Dealers, Nevada City. Dollars in Your Purse. FOR THE HOLIDAYS. Store we will get it for you from our G on good and stylish goods. double and single breasted. They are antil Xmas, at our two stores, you can impossible for us to give you the ful stores and we will convince you that Stores—Broad street, Nevada City; assortment. (tf) Lurrse & Brann. Examine carefully every item and you will find that it means dollars to you by buying from us. Anything you can’t find at our Nevada City Branch We Will Save You (35 Per Cent. Men’s All Wool Stylish Suits, round and square cut—they are guaranteed—now at our stores, $3.95 per suit. Men’s Fine Black Clay, any style you wish: They are fresh—new for this fall, and-are worth to any one $12 50 and $6 At our stores you will get them from now until Xmas for $7.95. .

Men’s Fine Merino Undershirts and Dewees: The Undershirts are Men’s Shoes, Congress and Lace. They are worth $2 a pair. Until Xmas you can buy.them from us for $1.00 a pair. Rubber Goods. You can save at our stores, from now patil Xmas, 25 to 40 per cent. Remember, all of our oe are guaranteed or money back. It is price list, but. we invite all to call at our — We are Record Breakers in Low Prices Of Good, Stylish and Seasonable Goods.. We remain yours for honest, legitimate business, respectfully, H. LEVITT, Proprietor. reat Grass Valley Store. a bargain at $1.50 per suit. From now get them for 95c a Suit. Main street, Grass Valley. i e into court wearing a ~ — Imerest. . aa pcks back eGkh aa wes then. MaCrom, from F retoria sends to thé} ines and the North Bloomfield byThis was payday for the teachers in much affected by rural. folks. answers to the questions put to ber Turkey Raffle and Hot Lunch every . being rather indistinct, the court rea19-2w . quested her to speak louder, though “sotake off that huge bonnet of yours.” ‘ . Johnston’s. thy Scadden’s store at : wie she said ouiieseualy and distore orien ie aca ies: . Hotel, restanrant eee tinctly enough this time, “the court has although it fells Pee wee toe A Pair of Gold Spectacles keepers, housewives and a perfect righttu bid a gentleman take The Racket Store has a new adver-. off his hat, but it hasno right tomake. been made in the Independence mine {spect our assortment—the prices will nouncement in mind when mak ng in the midst of the usual’ holiday rush. responded, dropping a low courtesy to the court, Call at B. Builard’s, Broad street, for} women enough there already.” mush, and chipped beef fresh cut and . said mamma to little Bessie, who had), 14 taxe a look at Luetje & Brand’s in quantities to suit at Gaylord & . attended for the first time. Ss The City, Trustees will meet Monday . pussy-book,” replied Bessie. ' Artistically Engraved Spoons. The Judge Wilted. Gold Output of : Oe a Si. ON od ears ; _. Here is something for a friend Eastern sugar-cured s lers at gas pote t Sit aa coal asa South Africa abroad—a fine souvenir spoon with the dents a pound. Claret wine at esate, Wasriaton, December 22—Consul. Ghampion and Providence quartz a bottle at J.J. JA0xsoN's, a. Fine Holiday 4 P. G. Scadden of Comu eS = is juet now makinga sp A Boxing Match. All the late shades and colors in dress . recently received a ‘laegt as and street gloves. Just the thing for‘ plete assortment. All th a Christmas ~ present. At Carter &. known to the trade are on Her State Department a report of the gold] araulic mine engraved in the bowl; at 4 output of South Africa, in which he Luetje & Brand’s. tf says that the October report shows that the number of mills and the total of p3 stamps is rapidly increasing. It is expected, he says that the output of the Transvaal next year will exceed that of the combined mines of Colorado, street ‘extra me ————---< e@e . “The court cannot hear a word you A srrike at a depth of 188 feet has . Would make a nice Xmas present. Infind it to their interest to Tk te tisemeft in today’s TRANSCRIPT, Be)® lady remove her bonnet.” near. Slate mountain, El Dorado} suit. [tf] Luetse & Branp. purchases. “Madam,” replied the judge, “you . county. — + a The Plumbago quartz mine of Sierra . seem so well acquainted with the law eee county has declared its first. dividend, . that I think you had better come up. race ae asi bomen le / ee amounting to $35,000. and take aseat with us onthe bench.” . the library by fre mso ia oy . 'The postoffice and express peopleare. “I thank your honor kindly,” she bid Bil she rare books: are. well dons + 2@e + “Give me the streets of the cities,” said the corporation president, “and I} — ue . the islands.” What She Meant. ' care not who takes e islands “What did you doat Sunday School?” “but there are old GETTING . "SHORT, '. Drop In Toilet articles in Sterling Silver and . “They asked questions out’ of the Gold Filled goods. They are the latest out and at any price. da8-tf 22 “The pussy-book?” asked mamma, bids to light the ‘streets during the . vastly puzzled. Best and freshest confectionery at Ch e t Will ee H Sc i . “J think she must mean the cate-. Homann’s. d5-tf ris mas . ere: On. It is said that a green Christmas. chism,” added Mable, who was several 20 + Ladies’ Dress Aprons, at Maher's. a LADIES, DON’T WAIT. RoYAL. MAHER & GO. SENDS GREETING TO THE PEOPLE OF NEVADA COUNTY. years older. eo 7ee THE new mill at the Hard Cash mine, Randsburg, Kern county, is in operation. The mine has a large body of ore which is easly worked. Trrcoms brothers and J, v. Selby are atont to commence operations on the Harville hydraulic mrne, near Diamé ond, El Dorado oounty. @ Toppy Goede ban. sold a threeBaking P Powder quarters interest in his copper mine at}; Pilot Knob, Kern county, to Kansas City men. Made fran pure cream of tartar, : against < alum. ped ae he gett ROYAL BAKING POWDER 00., NEW YORK. We take this methed of Wishing You All a Merry Christmas and a Bright and Prosperous New Year, and at the same time to return you our sincere thanks for your kindness to us during the year. We expeet during the coming year to make greater efforts than ever to meet the wants of the people of Nevada County. ~--—---———2 662 ‘ Squires & PERDUE have an eighteeninch ledge of light-grade ore on the Alpha claim, Johannesburg, Kern county. Holiday Specialties at Tam’s. Tam, the pioneer restaurateur and . } Alum confectioner on Pine street, is better . . Meacets to prepared this year than ever before for the holiday trade. He is Nevada City’s agent for the} ~~ ae celebrated Berswick Bay oysters—the Gil’et’s ‘*Processed’’ Prunes . bea spake co he ‘sells at ia. forte eet omng] been 2 FOur sic of Dress Goods, Silks, Ladies’ and Gentlemen’s cen © large Can. either dip; nlye water or glycerine. He also has on sale a fine assortment . The finest, most delicate and wholesome Handkerchiefs, is grand, and our stock in Kid Gloves, Neckof “penny goods” candies for the Chriat. PrUnee on the market. At Felix Gillet’s/ wear, Feather Boas, Fans, Umbrellas, Aprons and Fancy mas trade. ORI fe acd Sit tas contami Goods is more complete than ever ‘before. —— Watch and Chain bécaa. Prices to Suit. — White Silk Initial Handkerchiefs A watch and chain found on Broad street ; ean be recovered by applying to the underfrom 25 cents up to $1 ‘50 each, at Carsigned, proving property and paying for ter & Johnston’s. tf this advertisement. LUETJE & BRAND. $2.50. This Oak Center Table 24x24, Polished Top, all Solid, Oak, Brass Feet, for B2.50. ®@ 1750. & ‘THE LATEST. This Elegant ROUND EXTENSION TABLE, Solid Oak, Highly Polished, Ladies, do not wait until the last day, if you do your pleasure in buying will be semewhat marred by the crowd and the rush that yon may expect to find the last day and night. ME ATL ER roy Co. The Absence From our stock of Watches, Tewelry, etc.; of anything of doubtful quality inspires a feeling of confidence in our patrons. And the test of years will prove that it is not misplaced. We offer only goods that we can fully recommend. Whether it is Gold standard or Silver standard, or merely Plated ware, each will be found THE BEST OF ITS KIND. we t ‘ .] ‘ a 4 a) a ® % iy ‘ a \@ 9 ' ‘ 4 « We have a very large assortment of Ladies and Sent’s Sold and Silver Watches, Diamonds, Sewelry » Silver Ware, etc. We have the most beautiful stock of Holiday Goods ever brought to this city and the prices are very low. Come and see the ‘beautiful things whether you wish to purchase or not. Luetje & Brand, The Pioneer Watchmakers and Jewelers. a Only $17.50. _ ee & See our Holiday Display. LEGG © SHAW Co. sa nn You Are Invited to Call at : E . DICEERIMAN’s . . a : And Inspect Our Stock of © 1. ART MEDALIONS—A choice line of subjects 5. ALUMINUM OMB AND BRUSH SETS — and mountings. Warranted not to tarnish. a rit i aa ATOMIZERS—Every number a 6. LEATHER GOODS—Embracing Pesce; Card d Travel 3. SEELEY’S SUPERB PERFUMES--Are Full ~ pes stone gee BOOKS—Ail this year new thi . strength, lasting odors. 8 CAMERAS—Will pl : j please and instruct ou and 4CELLULOID GOODS—A complete line. your girls and boys. : H. DICKERMAN, , Masonic Building, Cor. Pine and Commercial Sts “ob The FRIDAY... aa ‘ For adaitio pests School Childre Observe Nevada City over to the no was Donatior could afford g the relief of t pors. The se' the public sch Washington x bundles of flo fee, sugar, pot ries of life, an ed by contrib from business zens who sent There was alo supplies to be cors of the—I were there to to it that the; among the wo nity. Nota . and a tidy giving was u pal O'Neill. } school childr the character nations, and 1 panions know anything or 1 ble for them . impressed thi meritorious ¢ itself like a nu The Ti By reason « ing observed 1899, a questi time the new positions. T torney, Mr. ! law carefully that the: chi noon of Mon: officers enter their duties year, and doe holidays. T' meet on Mon ‘ Some are o time for the at noon on When a hol day followit holiday as w days follov Years. . Clain Sheriff Ge the early tra Wright whi (less his cre term to two he gets th saloon at . excuse for} drank he d doing. A In the ce: son family. he had reps heard the cider. Mr for six wet fresh ever: TWENTY day Good: row. Tr I haver keys. Th lot’ of Tur! market, 4 lowest rat Bros. mea signed, wi d21-4t Ladies’ For the coats—H. Richar embalmi: vada Cit; Batten — One Nig TH Than / AG Spe wo" Spe Fre Price conts,