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Death of Seo. W. Smith
By Carrier,
Delivered to any part of the city.
CEE _TRANSORIEE DISHES TROUS
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\ELEPHONE No. 41. “ — P.0, BOX EB
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issued Every Evening, Sundays Excepted Fl O OD Who Was At One Gime Sheriff
cs al NEVADA CITY, CAEIFORNIA, 5 ® of evada County.
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: 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.
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Ramer Lager Beer on draught at
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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“Ss
ORD, Main Street
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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.
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We shall sell
the former p
Sy
be sold at the old
Broad and Pine Streets,
NEVADA CITY
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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
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