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June 24, 1901 (4 pages)

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pees ag aaa —— Death of Seo. W. Smith By Carrier, Delivered to any part of the city. CEE _TRANSORIEE DISHES TROUS nen Ss —J \ELEPHONE No. 41. “ — P.0, BOX EB : ~ issued Every Evening, Sundays Excepted Fl O OD Who Was At One Gime Sheriff cs al NEVADA CITY, CAEIFORNIA, 5 ® of evada County. ae 3 : ee George W. Smith, who at one time BROWN it CALEINS. : : “. was Sheriff of this county, died at San RicHMOND, Virginia. June 24——-A terrible flood occurred . Jose last Thursday. Priorto that he ayn, . , * . $6 Por Ver! at West Virginia yesterday. There are conflicting reports . ve* *neesed in the tamber “business. ; ¢ & y y: & rep Afterwards he was nightwatchman for 12 1-2c Per Week \Tegarding the loss of life, but it is thought that between two § MONDAY ....—.. Jume 24, 1901 {oe . 6. Church Solden Jubilee: The Methodist Church people have arranged a fine program iv celebrating . of people have been drowned. The estimated property loss ‘and three hundred people are drowned. ' Railroad, telephone and telegraph communication all broA tremendous flood occurred at Charleston.All through the Valley comes the report that hu v ndreds is over a million dollars. ' the fiftieth anniversary of the establishment of that denomination in Nevada City. Yesterday morning Rev. John Chisholm, a former pastor, deliv— ered the first sermon of the course to a good sized and appreciative audience. His remarks were characteristic of the Jndge Nilon Presiding. ; man, highly interesting and very pithy.! W.N. Merrifield vs. Maryland Gold He says’what he thinks ina plain and . Mining Company. On motion hearing straightforward manner, regardless of continued until Monday, July 8th, 1901, the man or woman who has a weak’ at 10 o’clock a. m. , spot. Hé made many excellent hits. Andrew Mann vs. Margaret Mann. which amused that part of his hearers; Hearing demurrer’ continued until who were not thin-skinned, or in other . Wednesday, Jane 26.° . words that class who always think that; Estate of Chas. Beals, deceased. scorching words were intended for oth. Hearing continued until 2 o’clock. ers and not themeelves. Estate of Sabeal E. Towle, deceased. In the evening Dr. Hunt gave a very . Heariug petition for distribution conforcibie address to young people on . tinued until 2 o’clock. the immense advantages pertaining to. Estate of Patrick McCarty, deceased. SUPERIOR COURT. Business Transacted at To-day’s Session Personal Happenings. Mrs. Pierce.and son arrived here last evening on a visit to -her parents, Mr. and Mrs W. H. Smith. Miss Geneva Bell of Berkeley arrived here last evening on a visit to her many friends in this city. C. W. Shemet of Chicago arrived here on last evening’s train. Mis. W. H. Middleton and children of San Francisco arrived here last evening and left this morning for Downieville to spend the summer, Mrs. Hilgerman of San Francisco arrived here last evening and left this morning for Downieville. here spending a few days. W.L. Morrier of San Francisco is], some of our mines. For the past fourteen years he had been nightwatchman for a lumber company at San Jose. _ Fire Near Hills Flat, Two dwellings, with barns and other outhouses, on the Maryland road, near day evening shortly after five o’clock. The fire originated in one of the barns where considerable hay was stored. We could not ascertain the amount of the loss. . Free to Thee And thine tonight, the Quaker Concert Company, and Tuesday night, Last week. j24-2t Float Committee, N. D. G. W. The members of the Float Committee ‘of Laurel Parlor, N.D.G. W. are requested to meet at the home of Mrs. Snyder cn Tuesday, June 25th, at 7:30 o’clock p m. at May Martin, Chairman, — einen i! . The:Population of Nevada City the Own. 5cents a glass. Appointed District Deputy. Mies May Martin, of Laurel Parlor of Native Daughters of this city, has been appointed District Deputy Grand President of this district. It is a splendid appointment as she is peculiarly fitted for the position. e+ Ramer Lager Beer on draught at jl0-tt Ballots Missing. . Bast night Grand Marshal Chas. L. Harris was informed by telephone from Alleghany that the ballot box in the Maid of Honor contest there had been temporarily removed from Mrs. Lewis’ store to asaloon. When the box was returned and the count made it was found that eighty-four votes were missing. The matter will be brougbt before the meeting of the general com: Report on Floats , oats, ee oS % Grand Marabal Charles {,, Harris requests that all organizations that intend to have floats in the big parade at the coming celebration, inform him as soon as possible as to the Dumber and kind of the same, Mr. Harris aa: sires this information in order that he may be able to place tha several floats in their respective positions in the pa: rade. oe 2c ~+ee Hills Flat, were destroyed by fire yes. ESEAOASTED the higher culture of mind and heart demanded by the present age and urged them to push out for the best. At the! conclusion of the address the newly elected officers of the League were in-+ stalled by the pastor. The choir in the rendering of the anthems won the warmest commenda. tions of the congregation. At the evening service Mrs. Barber ; sang the solo, “Somewhere the Sun is . Shining,” in a most charming manner. . Altogether the services opened in a/ Final account of Johanna McOarfy, administratrix, settled, allowed and approved, and petition for distribution granted. Order granted dischargin administratrix. : Shelby vs. Beach. Hearing motion for change of venue continued until Monday, July ist. Home From Camp. Thirty members of Company O, unmost auspicious manner. — ° . der command of Major P. F. Simonde, Ts tartica dele uae Us auspices . arrived hdme from Camp Gage this of the Epworth League, and were of a/. forenoon. Twenty of the soldier boys most interesting character. . went to San Francisco after camp was Decorations were aliin red and white, Oroken on Saturday, and they will spend a few days in sight-seeing at the colors of the League and were very . ; artistic and delicate in their arrange‘® metropolis. The late camp was con. ducted on strict military linea and ment. Superintendent Peter Tautphaus of the Proyidence mine returned , last evening from & business trip to \San Francisco. Ely Hutchinson of Concord arrived here last evening and left this morning for the Gaston Ridge mine, above Washington, of which he is president. J. Goffett and son: were over from Moore’s Fiat yesterday. Andy Hampel, the well kuown traveling man, who has not been here for. the past six weeks, was on his beat this morning filling orders. ‘ R. M. Richardson of Sacramento is here in the interest of H.S. Crocker &} Co. of that city. Mrs, Jeff Lovelady and children left this morning for Graniteville, where they will reside. oe [Is about 5000, and we would say at least one-half are troubled with some affection of the throat and lungs, as those complaints are, according to statistics, more numerous than any others. We would advise all rot to neglect the ty and get a bottle of Kemps Balsam or the throat and lungs. Price 25c and 50c. Trialsize free. For sale by H. Dickerman, sole agent. tf eee Piano Tuning and Repairing. Cc. W. Bennett is in Nevada City and will call on all his patrons. All other will please order by mail. P. QO. Box 273. 4 Oe eo -The Best Prescription for Malaria opportunity to call on their drug-. . prove your health. In one corner of the beautiful build-. ing there was a miniature model of the chu ch whioh was erected on the preeent site fifty years ago. It is a perfect fac-simile of the old building, and readily recognized by people who’ were here priorto the great fire of 1856. In the audience yesterday there were but three persons—John T. Morgan, R. G. McCutchan and N. P. Brown »—who ever attended services in the old church. This evening Prof. R. D. Hunt will dolivera lecture on the “Days of °49” Dr. Hunt hisa wide reputation as a speaker, and being thoroughly versed in the early history of the State his lec. ture will be very interesting. Pioneers, early settlers and native. sons and daughters are especially invited to attend. The choir will render some musical selections aud Jobn Werry will sing a. “polo. . The admission to the lecture will be . 25 cents, and begin at 8 o’clock. . Studies Revised. The Coutity Board of Education at ite meeting last Saturday revised the course of study to be followed in the different schools throughout the county. That is, the revision was made to a considerable extent and it will be completed just as soon.ae possible. The Board has eliminated a number of books from the course of study and has added a few new ones. The Board has decided to introduce the Smith Intermedial System of Penmanship in all the grades. The sys— tem now in vogue is the Normal Review. ft aeeieeet ee Semi Annual Examination. The semi-annual examiuation of applicants for teachers was commenced at Washington Schoolhouse this morning.” There are eleven young ladies in attendance. >, ated Free to Thee And thine tonight, the Quaker Concert Company, and Tuesday night. Last night. j24-2t —— -— + e@e The Handsomest Woman n Nevada City ' Cannot preserve her beauty, except she keeps here bowels and digestive organs in a healthy condition. . Lane’s Tea moves the bowels every day, and cures indigestion. It purifies the blood, clears up the complexion, and gives you a good appetite. Price 25c. 50c. a package. erman, sole agent. mee THE celebrated Rainier Beer now on draught at TurTLe’s. 5Bcents. \jl0-tf tf The Best Prestription For Malaria Ohills and Fever is a bottle of Grove’s iron and quinine in a tasteless form. No cure—ne pay. Price 50c. Malaria Makes Impure Blood, aria. 650c, mach useful knowledge was gained by Geo. O. Sargent went over to Dutch mittee this evening. —_—_+ +00 Reed’s Patent Malaria Causes Biliousness, Grove’s Tasteless Chill Tonic remoya the cause. ail Hundreds , of People Ir will qanoh your thirst. Rainior Beer at Turrir’s. 5 cents a glass.. tt For JUNE NOVELTIES come to our . House, then no mistake is made. Anti-rusting tinware, guaranteed to be absolutely rust proof. and perfect in every respect. For sale exclusively by : Gro. E. TURNER. are using our New Fans to-day, all white New Hose to-day, all white : New Lace Hose to-day, all white. . New Drop-Stitch Hose to-day, all white New Belts to-day, all white , New Batiste and Ventilated Corsets, all white ? ‘New Ribbons to-day, all white New Parasols to-day, all white . New Shirt Waists to-day, all white New Corset Covers to-day, all white, LADIES—The above are intended for GRADUATES and for the last-day of School, ‘ We have just as many nice colored goods as we have white—but this isa WHITE MONTH and a white part of the month, and as
such we call your special attention to White Materiale. COFFEES BLENDED TEAS Thinking about It? Don’t delay--delays are dangerous. Quit using stale goods and drink pure,wholesome Tea and Coffee. It will imes Respectfully, : . MAHER & Co. See Wash Suits in Big Window SAMPLES FREE_£ell Hammocks TT the militiamen. And thine tonight, the Quaker Conanything in the tobacco line. and . For sale by H. Dick-' ‘Tastetess Cut Tonio. It is simply. Grove’s Tasteless Obill Tonic cures Ma. my15-6m ‘N ¢vada City Stores, Main 791; res Mesw 793 Flat yesterday. Mr. and Mrs. Canfield returned yesterday to San Francisco. Miss Hamilton left yesterday for San Tasteless Ohill Tonic. It is simply Free to Thee Chills and Fever isa bottle of Grove’s Tron and Quinine in a tasteless form. No cure, no pay. Price, 25c. myl56m 'S TEA TAYLOR Summer is here. An article of comfort isa joy forever. Do you enjoy your ease? If so, purchase one of the latest up-to-date Francisco to spend her summer vacaa he Wanted. cert Company, and Tuesday — night. tion anted Last week j24-2t nee : a — for bok feed anda small ecompeneee ee ood sation during berry time—about six weeks. Better For Bi Than Sarsaparilla ea will tarve Hat our on taco teers Call on Ed Schmidt when you want] For Those Living in the Malaria Dis. but must be safe to drive ina cart. tricte. Grove’s Tasteless Chill Toniv. my15-6m tf j22 * , H. LEHR, near Hospital. ANDCOFFEE HOUSE, : Wholesale and Retaihammocks at TURNER’S. This means comfort for you and your pocketbook. The prices vary with the qualities to suit your means. Aefrigraon Ten Cents worth of Ice, daily, will run an ordinary sized refrigerator. Once tried, and you will never be THE PRESERVATION HEALTH Fishing Tackle NNN There is no pleasanuter pastime than fishing. The lakes and streams abound in mountain trout. Our_flies, hooks, leaders, and rods are selected primaaily for the mountain sportsmen. GEO. EE. TURNER PIONEER HARDWARE DEALER = = = «= = «= Nevada City, Ca Should be of permanent im portance when you desire to gratify your “Sweet Tooth.” Our confections are widely known for their absolute purity and cleanliness. Foly's Io Cream Parlors, without one. . learcaldecs.. Commercial Street, Nevada City Ten Cents worth of ice daily, a Quart ‘PEERLESS ICELAND FREEZER and ten minutes of your time will give you frozen dessert at dinner time. . LEGG & SHAW GO. Main Street, Nevada City. W. H. CRAWF SOMBREROS . SOMBREROS SOMBREROS For Ladies and Children, FROM 35 CENTS TO $1 50. Call on» NOT A NEW STORE. The Pioneer Grocery Store is not a new one. It is the oldest grocery house in town; it was established in 1870. it aims always to have good, clean, fresh, staple, family groceries. The. aim hits the mark. CHAS. E. MULLOY, Grocer. , % HI “Ss ORD, Main Street . ae —=A Know All Men By These Presents! THAT THE L. ELKUS COMPANY, a corporation,. of the City and County of San Francisco, State of California, the party of the first part, for and in consideration of the sum of One Dollar and other valuable considerations to it paid by L Hyman, of Grass Valley, County of Nevada, State of California, the party of the second part, the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, does by these presents grant, bargain, sell and convey unto the said party of the ‘second part, his executors, administrators and assigns, all that certain stock of goods, wares and merchandise, of, in or belonging to the business and store lately conducted by H. J. Carter, at Nevada City, California, and by him hereto‘fore transferred to it, together with the good will of the same. To have and to hold the same to the said party of the second part, his executors, administrators and assigns forever. i In witness whereof the said THE L. ELKUS COMPANY has caused its seal to be affixed hereto and these presents to be executed by ‘its Vice President thereunto daly authorized, pa day of June, Nineteen Hundred and One, y if Pe EDGENE 8. ELKUS, Vice President. 5 We shall sell the former p Sy be sold at the old Broad and Pine Streets, NEVADA CITY 5 = by the public. Not wis! as soon as possible, these goods will their cost or value. . Thereforenow i: advantage of thig’sal This stock consis GREAT ANNOUNCEMENT==— Having Purchased the Stock of Jeff Carter, at a Great Reduction from the Original Cost ot the Gcods, the same at prices that will be appreciated hing to remove said stock from remises and desiring to dispose ofthe goods the chance to lay in-your supply of goods, so take ts of a g neral line of men’s, boys and youth’s clothing, boots and shoes, hats, trunks and furnishing goods. These goods will . stand of Jeff Carter, corner Pine and Commercial Streets. CO.Clothiers a ~~ Red Front, Main Street, , GRASS VALLEY . . Telephone, Grass Valley Stores, +! 84) sib ne ee be sold regardless of THE TRANSCRI SATURDAY .-+e+-+-sdume 22, TCO a perenne From Fortune on Frou: affluence to poverty has the fate of eccentric Frankie B who at one time lived with her pa on Piety Hill, Nevada City. ufflue noe to poverty bas been the of eccentric Frankie Brown, whos capade in Oakland @ few years startled soolety in all parts of the v and won for her more notriety thi she had been @ Statesman or a me of aroyal family. aes Frankie Brown is now the lan of a lodging house’in a suberb of don, and is having a stubborn fig! supply food and raiment for h and her three small children. The news of the young woman’s erty recalls the story of her escay which made her famous ten years She was the daughter of Abra Brown? the capitalist, whe left an e which was appraised at $120,000 tc three children, Frankie, . fred Harry. W. B. Hardy was name their guardian, and he and Judge executed Brown’s will. It ap) that allthree of the children we merry pace, and the lands of the . talist have now passed i ato other hi Left without parents when stilli teens, Frankie became self-willed eccentric and her idiosyncrasies brought her-into notice. She wv beautiful girl, tall and sleader, blue eyes and dark lashes and ‘T bair. She wore a long sealskin vu and large diamond eardrops. Sh also accomplished, having a ricl prano voice, which she accompanie the piano and guitar. Frankie’s first notoriety was her riage to Frank McKee, a consumy She desired to travel alone in Eu and it was claimed that R. M. A) Clerk of the Police Court in San F cisco and afterwards defeated for Senate in Alameda Co., suggested she marry McKee and go as a wi thereby avoiding the necessity cbaperon. McKee was a printer was thought to be dying of ‘const tion. She agreed to pay for his 1 cal attention till the time of his: « and to then give him a Christian bi They were married, and McKee: better, living for almost a year . ward, Frankieimmediately went but returned when he died and her word by giving him a funeral cost her a thousand dollars, ‘Tben she attracted further atte by falling desperately in love Arthur Brandscomb, an actor. J scomb went East, and it wae then f that he had a wife and two childre Australia, . After that Frankie grew thin wan and it was thought that she contracted the disease that had k ber husband. Bat time. healed wounds and restored her to healtt she went to Hurope, creating a s tion in Hyde park by appearing dr all in red: Her beauty attrac great deal of attention and she li gay life in the great metropolis. At a reception once she mad statement that she would marry « man with so strong.a will that he: pull her downstairs by the hair ever she displeased him.~ Fate de that she should catch such a 1 and a few months later she war! man who actually did pull her . stairs by her beautiful ‘Titian i Frankie, however, found the expe so harrowing that she left; him with, _'They were separated for a tim she finally returned to him an lived together until they had ‘mi: to spend every cent that she pos: Then heleft her and Frankie wa pelled to open a rooming house . port herself and her little ones. . PERSONAL MENTION. W. Acnbart has returned fr« State of Nevada, where he has be some time. Mrs. Reardan of San Franci rived Here last evening on a visi mother, Mrs, Davenport, and Mrs A. V. Deal, of Piety Hill. Mrs. T. B. McFarlind and Jennie McoFarlind of San Fr arrived last evening on a visit R. M. Hunt and family. Mr. Mahone and Mr: Carrow! Francisco, who have, been he! visit to Wm. Maher and fan turned home yesterday. Mrs. and Mrs. Carrow! will remain . ! Mrs N.E, Adair, who has be ing her son at Belmont, arrive last evening. She was met at by her daughter, Mrs. H. O. Se Miss Ruby Burpee of Walaou arrived hore last evening on with Miss Ethel Mulloy. Miss P, Deal of Cherokee is 8 visit. i Mr. and Mre. W.” W. Cass daughter of Goodyears Bar ar 8 visit to Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Mrs. ©. W. Prentiss arr evening from San Francisc: her husband, who isthe stews National Exchange hotel. — A long, sweet smoke, Thor . Cigars,‘for sale at Rector Bro Teachers are being burrie Philippines, so that young ideas may be taught-to shoot Something must have jart Montana. It ie said to be wi A good name to remembe Paine Cigar, for sale at Rect r