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Gunes. thirty years old—would collapse and . seated nearest to the windows, cooling).
Pe tamcmesiescte ie : ‘then the district would be almost en-. {hem too © & eet ine ©
ly without school sccommodations. From a little after pine o'clock till
SATURDAY.. OCT. 30, 1897. :
SS ———
THE SCHOOLHOUSE WARMING: $10,000 to cendarank Ga old building
. and add to the front of it a new building of four class-rooms and
ment, which tax, as I have heretofore
said, was generously voted and. you
now have before you the result of that
liberality of the voters and taxpayers
of this district.
Citizens Turn Ont by the Hundreds to
Enjoy the Evening.
The greater Washington school-house
was the scene of a very happy and wellsatisfied concourse of. citizens last
evening. Many bundreds of the taxpayers and their families. were. there,
from an early hour to midnight taking
an inventory of what their money had
bought in the way of building and
furnishings, and in celebrating the
practical completion of what they.
ananimously declare a source of credit
1o the district and of pride to them.
and speech..
The crowd began to ive a little
after seven o’clock, and from that hour
till after eight came in throngs. The
. more submit a proposition to. the vote
large towns of the State, who have seen
this school building during its construction, that we have obtained more
for the money expénded than-ever any
other school district in the State has;
that other school buildings of about
the same size as this one have cost
from $20,000 to $25,000.
the cost of construction,
mately. ~
a base“Jt is conceded by those from other
approxi“Contracts were let to A.Buck,for the i
air flowing in.
sembly hall and in one of the rooms
About forty
and teachers of that city, were” present.
my case like Hood’s Sarsaparilla. It
tones up my system, purifies my blood,
sharpens my appetite.and seems to do
me good all over.” W. H. Laughlin, :
Napa City. : :
Hoon’s-Pruts cure indigestion, biliousness. : :
That is the way all druggists sell
GROVE’S TASTELESS CHILL ToNIG for Malaria, Chills
Children love it.
fo bitter, nauseating Tonics. Price
25 cents. jy19-6m
Seat
i
No Cure—No Pay.
and Fever. It is simply
inind _tdateless form . .
P4 FF
Adults prefer it
spacious class-rooms_were. handsomely
decorated with hundreds of Japanese
main lower entrance anare light swung.
The interior of the great building was
‘Jighted from top to bottom with gas
and electricity, and all in all the view
that presented itself from the exterior
~was one of the prettiest ever witnessed
“bere. Inside the twelve class-rooms
and the halls and smaller appartments
«were. all thrown-open. to thé public
and a wealth of floral decorations was
«scattered around. :
Every portion of the schoolhouse
was submitted to the most critical ingepection by old and young, and it was
pleasing to observe that not only the
arrangement but the workmanship
met with hearty and unanimous approval. ;
Shortly after eight o’clock the exercises began in the assembly © hail,
which, large as it is, could accommodate tut a portion of the crowd. Mr.
Englebright of the Board of Education
presided. ;
"(here were two songs by the male
equartette consisting of Messrs. Sweeny,
‘Davis, Shockley and Werry; vocal solos
by Mrs. A. D. Mason and Miss Mable
iHughes; a whistling solo by Ralph
«Gaylord; and an address by
‘EB. Mulloy, President of the Board
\of “Education. Among other things,
Mr. Mulloy said;
“Jn 1968-69 the trustees of Nevada
school district were A, B. Gregory,Hon.
es: Spence and Hon. John ICaldwell
The fire, “¥° mentioned have left this
sphere of ac “100 and have gone to that
home whence uo traveler returns—
: i _ gsbes, The lastpeace’ be to their ¢
named, who has always taken bs rian
interest in the cause of ea ncation an
especially in this school a “rict, is
still living with us but very feeble.
“These trustees found that the schoo.
children of the district were becoming
so numerous that something must be
done toaccommodate them with school
rooms.” .
“Phe result of their efforts was the
construction of the school building of
eight classerooms, which is now the reconstructed’ Old part of the present
building, built at a cost of about $17,000, and was dedicated with literary
exercises and a grand pall about the
month of February, 1869.
“This building furnished ample room
for the schools for a period of about
fifteen years, when the Board of Education (for the Trustees had now become a Board of Education composed
of seven members instead of three as
before, thanks to the Hon. Jobn I.
Caldwell who drew up the special act
creating a Board of Education for Nevada school district and had it introthe Legisla.duced im and passed: by
e-ect2d wore made and
‘carpenter work, plastering, plumbing,
painting, etc., $9000; J. As Marshall,
concrete work, $1100; O.F. Webber &
Oo., blackboards,~ $725;~ Mangram ~&
Otter, heating and ventilating, (six
Magee farnances) $2770; electric lights,
$200; concrete walks, $850; Cunningham Bros., architects, percentage, $710 ;
total, $15,000.
$300 giving us from that source $,10,300.
We have managed by being careful and
economical,to save up a surplus of about
$4000 to be added to the bonds,the total
of which falls a little short of the cost
of construction, the concrete walk and
some other extra work not having been
taken iito consideration.
stration free to the public, but found
that in order to
shortage we would
small donation from those who enjoyed
this occasion.
Charles . the annex, or new part, that is, the light
the prope ition to levy a tax was submitted
“Qur bonds sold for a premium of
“We expected to make this demonp make up this
<obliged to ask a
“Too much praise cannot be bestowed.
upon Cunningham Bros., the architects, forall these improvements and
conveniences which they have been able
to introduce, having such @ thorough
knowledge of school architecture.
“The unilateral system of lighting
the class rooms has been adopted in
is admitted to the room from one side
only and so arranged that it will be on
the left of the scholars. It has been
scientifically demonstrated that the
cross light is the cause of so much
weakness in the eyesight of pupils.
“But the-gpandest improvement of
allis the g and ventilating arrangeinents, no more overheating with
big box stoves and nearly roasting those
close by, then throwing open the windows to ventilate the room, the ccld
“ood’s
Sarsaparilia
Cures
“y Cures Pormanen.
Scrofula, ;
which is one ot the worst afflictions of the human race, and
comes from impure blood.
Eczema,
a most offensive and uncomfortable affection ot the skin, also
due to impure blood.
Salt Rheum,
a torment to the flesh, a disfigurement to the body, and &
drain on the system, also due
to vitiated blood.
Pimples,
which so
make the human face divine
the skin, and
b which this
purifier of the age,
corrects.
to a ‘vote of 5 Sia ict Lo a. of the
lute was defeated. :
“phe ¥e4 @° Boards of Eduerti
* . ied ¢ as best they
ntgce AON nese —, it became
thing must be dove
could nnvil last year,
-@ parent that some
and sad to re$i; six for $5.
1
1! 4s sold by all ‘ood & Co., Lowell, Mass.
pared only by c.t.
down our fine stock of winter: millinery. Come and see-usbefore: buying
jelsewhere.
pared to deliver ice in quantities to
suit to any part of the city. Orders
left at the ice house onthe Plaza will
be promptly attended to.
saparilla, 5
Hood’s Sarsaparilla . ope ee es
.
AT LESS THAN COST. . An excellent
ing to engage in this business,
proof safe for sale. Also. horse,
quality.
We carry-in ‘stock a fine assortment of Diamonds, which will
-be furnished already set in a
variety of mountings, or Set to
order inany desired style of
setting. Diamonds of all sizes
and prices. Call and see them.
Ring and pin mountings a
specialty.
0-00
. Holiday Watches
Are very handsome this year
and we invite you to inspect our
goods in this department.
_can suit you in price, style and .
at remarkably low prices. .
We have a fine stock of Art Goods coming.
LUETJE & BRAND,
Jewelers,
e« ty
af
e
On Monday,
Artistic Milliners. will be in attendance to
eee epee eeda dna teiandhsaeenet
rINTER MILLINERY
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October 18th, one of San Francisco’s mot *
show the
In Eastern and San Francisco Millinery Goods,
MRS. W. H. CRAWFORD,
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latches for children
Retiring From Business.
An excellent opportunity fo
less than cost price.
I have concluded to sell out my business in Nevada
City on account of my wife’s ill health, and will sell my:
stock, which consists of the most stylish goods inMillinery, Dry and Fancy Goods,
CAPES AND
as I will
L. LUB
Pp. S. SALE WILL COMMENCE MONDAY, OCTOBER 25, 1897.
op
se
harness and cart. ‘For particulars inquire of
r the Ladies to buy goods at
: ; (Successor to Mrs. Lester & Crawford).
Main Street, ° = ° ey ie °
Nevada City, Cali
Aim Is To
Please.
FRANK
Pine Street, Nevada City.
“1
The Best Goods,
: The Best Fit.
a ee.
%: Business Suit #
* For$25. %
T. SMITH, —
4 F The Leading Tailor of Nevada County,
ao
The Cheapest Prices. 3
ae
JACKETS,
unity is offered to anybody wishata sacrifice. All fixtures and fireECK, Nevada City.
We Must Have Cash.
Therefore we have today :marked
Tue LEADER,
025 Broad Street.
To ice Consumers.
The Union Ice Company is now pretf
ROYAL BAKING POWDER CO., NEW YORK.
Satin.
The finest and purest
of Whiskies.
ROBIN O01
Takes the Lead
and is pronotineed by
all to be the best brand on the market. It
is highly recommended for family and medical use.
Sold by the Bottle or in Bulk
in quantities to suit purchasers.
CALL FOR IT AT ALL BARS.
All Orders Promptly Filled.
Assessment : Notice.
delinquent
f ad aye and expenses of sale.
“By order
‘tare) again found that they wer: — acai Sessa ae
‘to accomiifodate all the school children . . anything but a thing of beauty, . (\ADMUS GOLD, . MINING COMPANY.—
a scecconting, Hen or tweve. —~ tut we om osw® Oe et Menem ey
‘years ago’ our fellow-townsman, My. 1s :* a * Notice is bereby given that at 0 postin: of
Mareh; who was for many 7 . Catarrh, 4 ee Boer ial. ox aameeomnnne OO. bof Ten
membersof ‘the Board of nec. hich very often comes from a . (10) Cents Pat bare 10s iota souks Iowa.
and whoelways took 4 great inte chronic jon of the cients diately in United States Gold coin, to the See$c a affairs of this district, was tion, is a constant offense retary at the office of the company, No. 18
in £0100! @! one’s self and all his friends. Geary st! San Francisco, California.
presidéat of the Board of Ednosloe) st abny stock upon, whieh thle pee te
ei Bn Ul 'and mainly through his effor s P : Rheumatism, soa er 18u1, will be delinquent and Ivertised
--: nd ospecifications for ap addition) _; which all authorities now Boyes for sale at public snetios. gh ;
some “hat ‘similar to the one lately . bute to various aciditics b the i6thday of December, iar, to pay the
ficoa’s Sar= aes
the Directors. :
JOS. UB, Secretary,
Fos Sena ‘
in this. asi Pruning Shears,
: dows, Screens, Wire Netting, etc.
Special attention given to
Sanitary Plumbing and General Tinsmithing.
A Dozen
Raisins
A. B, WOLR, Sole Agent.
‘}years. App’
Going to Build ae
and more durable.
If you are thinking of putting up
barn, a shed or any other building,
examine into the merits of the
Steel Roofing and Siding!
. Better and: cheaper than. lumber or shingles,
Also
Ceiling for interior work.
a house, a
don’t fail to
Complete
‘Hardware, Iron, Steel,
Tinware, Crockery, Glassware.
Guns, Pistols, Ammunition, Cutlery,
Garden Hose, Paints,
Contracts taken for puttin
ornamental work in tin or galvanized iron.
GEO. E. TURNER, Pine St.
Oils, Varnishes, Brushes, Doors,
BEEHIVE
GROCERY
J. J. JACKSON, Proprietor
Agency For--Monogram Whiskey
Blue Label Catsup
Depot for
Fancy Groceries—
Shasta "Water, Shasta Ginger Ale —
an ll
PATE FOIS. DEVILED AND POTTED
MEATS AND FISH.
Ornamental Steel Pepsit® picnic a $1 25. Battle Ax Tobacco..... 30
Duffy’s Malt....... . I 00 Pickles, % gal.bottles.. 25
Gamecock Whisk ieee eo in bulk, per gal. 50
EXL.Whisky .......-..: 75,. Olives, * = I 25
Geach of Bryant’s Root Beer ,P¢%, 10. Mikado Soap, per bar... 05
Hire’s i “3 for 50. Everything else in proportion.
A eS et. ARABIAN ROAST” Coffee
5)
Give ita Trialhhk = = = = = 27 2? = = * @
2D
——
Grass Hooks, Lawn Mowers, Scythes,
Wing on-Steel Roofing and for
could notbe seeded by
hand as quickly as half
a pound wiih the Enterprise Raisin and
Grape Seeder. Easy
to clean and economical. Seed grapes and
raisins at the ‘rate of a
pound in five minutes.
Indispensable in every
household.
Enterprise
Raisin and Grape
Seeder
Ys sold at all hardware
stores. Price $1. Send
a-cent stamp for the
“Enterprising Housekeeper” — 200 recipes.
ENTERPRISE MFG. CO. OF PA.,
Philadelphia, Pa.
Makers of the Enterprise Maat Chopper.
FOR SALE IN NEVADA COUNTY.As a Whole Or in Forty Acre Tracts.
. 8
T 16, N
:
And 8 of Sec 11, T17 N,R8 E.
AT $2.50 PER ACRE,
the purchase is
balance of tincipal at 6
part tie at oe a at pay wi . ;
‘WM. H, MILLS,
Land Agent C. P.R.R.,
pills, aid digestion. . Fiood’s Pills
after-dinner
are the best we.
RETIRING FROM BUSINESS.
ot NW and 8 W % of Sec. 18
RTE.
On five years’ credit, u: on payment on
rice. Kntereat on the
per cent. anof princiexpiration of five
et
A. ISOARD & SON
Offer for sale their
Wholesale Liguor Business
The stock will be sold as. a whole or in lots to
suit. Must be disposed before Jan. 1.Will also sell
Store Building,
House and Lot, —
Two Horses,
Two Wagons,
Buggy, Harness, Etc.
Parties indeb' to theabove firm are reguenet to settletheir accounts without deNEW YORK BAKERY
Commercial st., Nevada City,
Proprietor CARL SEIBT, °Choice Bread, Pies, Cakes, Etc.,
Baked Every Day. .
TOWN TALK SALOON.
T. J. STEWART, Proprietor.
Onthe road between Nevada
8 City and Grass Valley.
Beer, Wines, Liquors and Cigars
. JUST
WE WANT YOUR TRADE.
Not only for once but,for all the time, and
we know that if you give usa trial you'll
never quit us,
EXTRA INDUCEMENTS.
We are giving away, absolutely free ot
charge,
besides ‘we will save you mon
purchases. —
beautiful pictures, clocks and
ey on your
RECEIVED THE SOLE AGENCY
For the famous “ROBIN HOOD” whisky,
the best that money can buy.
to take a bottle home.
best medicine you ever bought.
Don’t fail
The cheapest and
WOLE, THE CASH GROCER. —
Wedding Cakes to Ordera Svecialty .
San Francisco, Oal
Ofthe best brands. Prompt and polite attentioa to the. traveling public. ol2 .
See our work and get our figures
You naturally want to get the best for y
The quality of; Paper, Type and Ink all cutja
When You Buy Job Printing
‘our money.
gure
in determining the merit of the production. We use
only the best of these. But no matter how superior
they may be, still the Printing may prove inferior if
proper regard is not paid to the Composition and the
Presswork. We claim to excel in these respects also.
STYLES CHANGE
IN PRINTING
The same as in clothing, and the Tansontpr keeps up with the deren af Dame
Fashion in the Art Preservative. We have the newest and most complete Job
Printing plant in the.county, and we have the
judges admit the work we are now turning out
Commercial
best of workmen. Competent,
to be the best.
Our Prices Are Fully as Low as Anybody’s.
They will satisfy you.
BROWN & CALKINS, Job Printers,
street, NEVADA CITY, CAL. .