May 21, 1948 (8 pages)

Nugget Shopper, Nevade = THEDiary of a 49°er FROM THE BOOK EDITED BY C. L. CANFIELD j = JULY 26, 1851.— Our claim is pretty nearly played out. There may be a month’s more work, but the bed-rock raises up on each side of the flat along the hill and there is no gravel in that direction. Pard thinks we had better work together for a couple of weeks and then he will go down on the river to get things ready, leaving the to clean up. If we take out three thousand dollars more . will have made altogether twelve thousand dollars, counting what I have sent home and invested with Pard at the Bay. He got a letter from John Perry, his agent who is looking after the lots, and he telis him he can double his money if he wants to sell, but Pard says: “Let’s bold en and make a big stake or nothing.’’ One night last week after supper, we were sitting out under the old tree, when he spoke up suddenly and said: “‘Alf, there is no reason why . should not tell you part of my story and my real name. I am not ashamed of it and ‘there is no reason why I should conceal it.” Then he went on to say that his true name was and that he was born at Syracuse, went through college, studied law and practiced in his own town until he came here. He did not build up much of a business and while he was as poor as Job's off ox he married (Please turn to Page 6) South Africa Closely Linked to U.S. @ Lions block traffic in Park. Motorists would be attacked if they left cars. town Johannesburg. @ Zulu Prince and aids in full war regalia. @ Map of: Air route to South Africa. NEW YORK, N. Y.—A country of extreme contrasts, as shown by the above ‘pictures, South Africa, once weeks from the U.S., has attracted the interest of big business and the travel-starved American tourist, since it is now less than 44 hours from here via the Pan American World Airways Clippers. Trekking down the west coast of Africa are thousands of immirants from war-torn Europe, seeking new homes and jobs in booming South Africa. They’re contributing to the rapid development of South Africa as a rich market for the United States; one which pays @ Commissioners Street, heart of Down. (EM Wictorical a (OUNTY le Sociewy : os OOH J i) . THE STORY OF SWEETLAND by Ada Perry Landsbura EDITOR’S NOTE: Ada Perry Landsburg was born inthe little J . older people taking part. Copenhagen, Grace Hoop, Drop the Handkerchief, were the ‘usual pues moved to Kuna, Idaho, to. be near'her daughter, Linda. Some years after her husband passed away, she had the misfortune to fall, and she has been bedridden for more than ten years. Amusements In the early days of Sweetland, the only amusement of the grown ups was the dance. At first held in the “Old Dominion’, later in the school house on thehill, built in.1863. As the fashion called for hoop skirts for the ladies, often a larger. room was neeted and Pete Graham would (kindly?) ‘clear his saloon of bar, bottles, ete, which he would install in a tent back of the saloon, and the dance would go merrily on in the saloon building, (sometimes too merrily) as far as the. men -were concerned. The women then did not drink, at places of amusement, nor did they smoke. The men found amusement in playing cards, billiards, dice, sometimes going out to Jacob Finisterwald’s home on Buckeye. Hill where a riotous ‘time was. had drinking wine. Jacob had a vineyard and manufactured his own wine. It was said by some that he wore his gumboots, when he trod the grapes, before putting them in the press. This of course may have been only a joke. Other amusements there were none, as the town was too small to lure traveling troops, so a Christmas tree at Christmas time and a school picnic once a year, usuelly on the first Saturday in May was he!d in a group of pines and oak trees about two miles from town. On three were put by the large oaks, swings up, games were played young people, sometimes games played, and (please do not hold up your hands in horror) they were all kissing games. At noon, lunch was_ served, sometimes in separate groups, sometimes all on one large table (mother earth) which was beautifully spread with green grass) and covered by the white table spreads, brought by the mothers. After lunch games were in order again, until! about 4:00 P. M. Then the long trek home as there were no horses and buggies there, In the evening a dance was enjoyed by older and younger folks as well. H. O. Hiscox at the age of. 17 had acquired enough of an education,; four years. after His" ar-" rival in Sweetland, that. he was hired to teach the school at Alleghany. We don’t know where he received his education, whether in the school before mentioned, taught by LaRue, or im N. San Juan. He taught at Alleghany one or two terms, then came home and took up the study of law with a member of the Bar at N. San Juan, but was advised by a doctor a few months later to give it up as he had such a retentive memory, it was feared. that his health would be impaired with too much study, so he went to towh of Sweetland, January 30,4 caurk house: crehestra have ben eae 1859. She was the daughter of He comes to Nevada City from! the event. Negus pare -— ae John and Lydia Perry, and spent] §4n Francisco where he was trial.) saxophone and has a oo ge many years there':as well as in attorney for the Public Utility . tet.— Mel Davis Been? ne Relief Hill, North Bloomfield, and . Commission. There are now four); mittee in charge of music. Nevada City. She and her hus-j practicing attorneys in Nevada % WN ONIUK CHAMDED GIVES “HI-JINKS” e } GRASS VALLEY: The Grass Valley Junior Chamber of Commerce will give its Frontier HiNEVADA CITY: Albert J. John' yan Jinks the evening-of May—22nd in the Veterans Memorial Biulding. son, formerly attorney for the Patrons are ace wil Be : : i i -. 49er costumes and prizes é Modesto Irrigation District, an Bit best dresses: awarded to “Chuck’’ Negus_and his ten-piece fe for nounces the opening of law offices -across the street from the City. Frank G. Finnegan, W. E. Wright, Robert C. Schiffner and Johnson. 9-WEEK VACATIONS IN STATE PARKS SACRAMENTO: Camping major parks and beaches of the California Park System during peak summer’ periods will be .réstricted to two weeks. i Cornish ChoirSings At Forest Springs Farm Meet GRASS VALLEY: Forest S51 ni a ‘ { e > snning, chief of the Springs Farm Center honored ‘new . _ A. Be Henning Secun ce an members with a dinncr at Serra] State Division of Beaches ii i Hall-last Thursday evening: The. Parks, announced the new veaua Cornish Choir provided several] today, stating that it has ‘ni vocal numbers. made necessary by the tremendous Cc. O. Armstrong, center chair. increase in volume of -attendance man, introduced the new mem-. ]at State parks. ; bers. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Conway “State parks and beaches ater were in charge of arrangements. . recreational areas for the meet A chicken dinner was served by . ment of the greatest possib the Farm Home Department. number,’’ he said, “and to a commodate the greatest possible married before he was of age,. number’ in the more popular parks, 21), a daughter of Colonel Abbey establish of N. San Juan. it will be necessary to these time limits for camping. When he brought his wife home, Henning added that park ranamong her belongings was a Mel-. gers have been instructed, hereodian, the first keyed instrument] after, to deny further admissions for camping when park facilities have reached the saturation point. Following are the parks affected ‘by the two-week camping period, and the effective periods: Humboldt County—Richarson Grove, Williams Grove, and Praithe writer had ‘ever seen, and it was a great help to the town itself, as far as amusements ,were concerned. Harrison as he was familiarly called, had somewhere, somehow learned to sing by note, had a good voice, and he took a Snot tiberpet dn. the youns pecr cd rie Creek Redwoods, July tet to of the pags cf es ying August 31st: Ways open to them for §& ne ‘ : é E ¥ 7 — Armstrong schools, coaching for concerts, Sonoma County Redwoods, May 15th, and effective thereafter the year around. Placer County—D. L. Bliss’ and Tahoe Campground, May 15th, and effective thereafter on a yeararound basis whenever accessible. Santa Cruz County—Big Basin Redwoods, June 15th to September 15th. Seaeliff Beach, May 1st and effective thereafter the year around. F Monterey County—Pfeiffer Big Sur, June 15 to September 15th. San Luis Obispo County— Morro Bay and Pismo Beach, June 15th to September 15th. Santa Barbara County—Carpinteria Beach, June 15th to September 15th. : Orange Count y—Doheny Beach and San Clemente Beach, June lst to September 6th. plays etc. Taught the young people of which the writer was one, to sing by note, led them in the singing for the Church, Sunday School, even singing with them and leading ‘them in the singing for funerals. When the old “Melodeon”’ was not at hand, the tuning fork was used by him,’ to start us out on the right key. He was ever ready to assist or to lead in anything for the good or pleasure of the community. Many times the old Melodeon was carried to the school house to assist us when giving a concert or play the proceeds of which usually went to the school or some other worthy. project. For years the Melodeon was the only instrument in the town save a ‘fiddle’ and banjo used for dances. (To be continued) (Political Advertisement) Vote For HAROLD T. (BIZZ) Candidate For STATE SENATOR Stands for Lower State Taxes JOHNSON . . ee UB) Children can be taught neatness right from the start if they, are given accessible and interesting places to store their toys and clo S Betty Wood, color consultant. for the Sherwin-Williams company, for instance, suggests this cabinet arrangement for a room shared by a young ‘boy and his sister. Simple painted devices on the slidigg doers show each child what-goes-where. ° alia em TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS MOTOR VEHICLE PRODUCT Traffic fatalities and fatal acMotor vehicle product i of-of cidents on California’s rural high-]. United States factories hit 4 postways showed a decrease for the} war high during Mach of this first three months of 1948 as com. year when a total of 492,013 units pared with those in the first] were turned out, reports National three months of 1947, reports Na-. Automobile “Club. This figtre rep tional Automobile Club. 4 resents a 22,056 increase over that While there were 419 fatalities] for the best previous month, Deand 360 fatal accidents during the . Cember 1947, first quarter of this year, there — —______ were 436 fatalities and 371 fatal The first penalty for kidnapaccidents during the same quarter. ping in the United States wags last year. This shows a decrease} imposed at Kansas City, Misof 3.8 and 2.9 respectively. souri, in July 1933 KARKOTE. UNDERBODY COATING PREVENTS RUST.ROT.RATTLE Adds extra years to life of your car Paar v3 Scientifically tested and proved Insul-mastic Karkote gives years of protection to the . exposed underbody of autos, new or old. It protects against rust and rot . . deadens road noises, too. Insul-mastic is inexpensive . quickly applied. Get full details today, Tie Earl Covey’s Garage Genuine Chrysler Parts -Auto Repairing Goodrich Store a. 143 East Main St., Grass Valley Phone 835 work in his father’s mine but did not stop studying, but read everything he could get hold of, good, bad and indifferent. He for U.S. goods with cash on the line, dug from the abundant African gold mines. The Union government is sponsoring a three point program to foster immigration, encourage tourists and expand industry. Large tities, springing up in the open veldt, establishment of South African subsidiaries by large U.S. manufacturers and the prospect of many American tourists taking advantage of Pan American’s magic carpet testify to the success of the program. You'll enjoy seeing our smart line of BAR ACCESSORIES We've everything to iniake the home bartendér’s life easier ,more fun, and more economiéal LIME SQUEEZERS ® BAR STRAINERS PLASTIC ICE TRAYS ® UTILITY BAR SPOONS “IR. BARTENDER” Automatic spirits dispenser COASTERS © GLASS JACKETS aa % Also see our fine line of ¢ L AS \ ES cocktails, wine, highballs, _ beer and tall ‘drinks, \ i TESS’ GIFT SHOP -. 145 Mill Street — Phone G. V. 398-W For Graduation, a BULOVA WATCH 21 Jewels — 49.75 at LOLMAUGH’S Grass Valley’s Leading Jeweler SMART NEW STYLES MONTEREY LIVING (Political Advertisement) JOSEPH COLNAR Reduction or abolishment of the sales tax Adequate low cost housing for the veteran and low income groups JOSEPH COLNAR CANDIDATE FOR ASSEMBLYMAN 6th DISTRICT SIX-PIECE SET' "204 Main Street, Grass Valley fe Telephone 88 will make your home more’ comfortable, more beautiful y Seg Includes large easy chair, foot stool, bed-chesterfield, occasional chair, end table, and coffee table. Only See the many other fine sets in our Mézzanine Furniture Department i ALPH A HARDWARE . . . SINCE CO Teleph We ‘Give S H Green Stamps ssaceannea eee a i Tay er IN ROOM FURNITURE ae 210 Broad Street, Nevada City a ~ ae way,

Nugget Shopper, Nevade = THEDiary of a 49°er FROM THE BOOK EDITED BY C. L. CANFIELD j = JULY 26, 1851.— Our claim is pretty nearly played out. There may be a month’s more work, but the bed-rock raises up on each side of the flat along the hill and there is no gravel in that direction. Pard thinks we had better work together for a couple of weeks and then he will go down on the river to get things ready, leaving the to clean up. If we take out three thousand dollars more . will have made altogether twelve thousand dollars, counting what I have sent home and invested with Pard at the Bay. He got a letter from John Perry, his agent who is looking after the lots, and he telis him he can double his money if he wants to sell, but Pard says: “Let’s bold en and make a big stake or nothing.’’ One night last week after supper, we were sitting out under the old tree, when he spoke up suddenly and said: “‘Alf, there is no reason why . should not tell you part of my story and my real name. I am not ashamed of it and ‘there is no reason why I should conceal it.” Then he went on to say that his true name was and that he was born at Syracuse, went through college, studied law and practiced in his own town until he came here. He did not build up much of a business and while he was as poor as Job's off ox he married (Please turn to Page 6) South Africa Closely Linked to U.S. @ Lions block traffic in Park. Motorists would be attacked if they left cars. town Johannesburg. @ Zulu Prince and aids in full war regalia. @ Map of: Air route to South Africa. NEW YORK, N. Y.—A country of extreme contrasts, as shown by the above ‘pictures, South Africa, once weeks from the U.S., has attracted the interest of big business and the travel-starved American tourist, since it is now less than 44 hours from here via the Pan American World Airways Clippers. Trekking down the west coast of Africa are thousands of immirants from war-torn Europe, seeking new homes and jobs in booming South Africa. They’re contributing to the rapid development of South Africa as a rich market for the United States; one which pays @ Commissioners Street, heart of Down. (EM Wictorical a (OUNTY le Sociewy : os OOH J i) . THE STORY OF SWEETLAND by Ada Perry Landsbura EDITOR’S NOTE: Ada Perry Landsburg was born inthe little J . older people taking part. Copenhagen, Grace Hoop, Drop the Handkerchief, were the ‘usual pues moved to Kuna, Idaho, to. be near'her daughter, Linda. Some years after her husband passed away, she had the misfortune to fall, and she has been bedridden for more than ten years. Amusements In the early days of Sweetland, the only amusement of the grown ups was the dance. At first held in the “Old Dominion’, later in the school house on thehill, built in.1863. As the fashion called for hoop skirts for the ladies, often a larger. room was neeted and Pete Graham would (kindly?) ‘clear his saloon of bar, bottles, ete, which he would install in a tent back of the saloon, and the dance would go merrily on in the saloon building, (sometimes too merrily) as far as the. men -were concerned. The women then did not drink, at places of amusement, nor did they smoke. The men found amusement in playing cards, billiards, dice, sometimes going out to Jacob Finisterwald’s home on Buckeye. Hill where a riotous ‘time was. had drinking wine. Jacob had a vineyard and manufactured his own wine. It was said by some that he wore his gumboots, when he trod the grapes, before putting them in the press. This of course may have been only a joke. Other amusements there were none, as the town was too small to lure traveling troops, so a Christmas tree at Christmas time and a school picnic once a year, usuelly on the first Saturday in May was he!d in a group of pines and oak trees about two miles from town. On three were put by the large oaks, swings up, games were played young people, sometimes games played, and (please do not hold up your hands in horror) they were all kissing games. At noon, lunch was_ served, sometimes in separate groups, sometimes all on one large table (mother earth) which was beautifully spread with green grass) and covered by the white table spreads, brought by the mothers. After lunch games were in order again, until! about 4:00 P. M. Then the long trek home as there were no horses and buggies there, In the evening a dance was enjoyed by older and younger folks as well. H. O. Hiscox at the age of. 17 had acquired enough of an education,; four years. after His" ar-" rival in Sweetland, that. he was hired to teach the school at Alleghany. We don’t know where he received his education, whether in the school before mentioned, taught by LaRue, or im N. San Juan. He taught at Alleghany one or two terms, then came home and took up the study of law with a member of the Bar at N. San Juan, but was advised by a doctor a few months later to give it up as he had such a retentive memory, it was feared. that his health would be impaired with too much study, so he went to towh of Sweetland, January 30,4 caurk house: crehestra have ben eae 1859. She was the daughter of He comes to Nevada City from! the event. Negus pare -— ae John and Lydia Perry, and spent] §4n Francisco where he was trial.) saxophone and has a oo ge many years there':as well as in attorney for the Public Utility . tet.— Mel Davis Been? ne Relief Hill, North Bloomfield, and . Commission. There are now four); mittee in charge of music. Nevada City. She and her hus-j practicing attorneys in Nevada % WN ONIUK CHAMDED GIVES “HI-JINKS” e } GRASS VALLEY: The Grass Valley Junior Chamber of Commerce will give its Frontier HiNEVADA CITY: Albert J. John' yan Jinks the evening-of May—22nd in the Veterans Memorial Biulding. son, formerly attorney for the Patrons are ace wil Be : : i i -. 49er costumes and prizes é Modesto Irrigation District, an Bit best dresses: awarded to “Chuck’’ Negus_and his ten-piece fe for nounces the opening of law offices -across the street from the City. Frank G. Finnegan, W. E. Wright, Robert C. Schiffner and Johnson. 9-WEEK VACATIONS IN STATE PARKS SACRAMENTO: Camping major parks and beaches of the California Park System during peak summer’ periods will be .réstricted to two weeks. i Cornish ChoirSings At Forest Springs Farm Meet GRASS VALLEY: Forest S51 ni a ‘ { e > snning, chief of the Springs Farm Center honored ‘new . _ A. Be Henning Secun ce an members with a dinncr at Serra] State Division of Beaches ii i Hall-last Thursday evening: The. Parks, announced the new veaua Cornish Choir provided several] today, stating that it has ‘ni vocal numbers. made necessary by the tremendous Cc. O. Armstrong, center chair. increase in volume of -attendance man, introduced the new mem-. ]at State parks. ; bers. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Conway “State parks and beaches ater were in charge of arrangements. . recreational areas for the meet A chicken dinner was served by . ment of the greatest possib the Farm Home Department. number,’’ he said, “and to a

commodate the greatest possible married before he was of age,. number’ in the more popular parks, 21), a daughter of Colonel Abbey establish of N. San Juan. it will be necessary to these time limits for camping. When he brought his wife home, Henning added that park ranamong her belongings was a Mel-. gers have been instructed, hereodian, the first keyed instrument] after, to deny further admissions for camping when park facilities have reached the saturation point. Following are the parks affected ‘by the two-week camping period, and the effective periods: Humboldt County—Richarson Grove, Williams Grove, and Praithe writer had ‘ever seen, and it was a great help to the town itself, as far as amusements ,were concerned. Harrison as he was familiarly called, had somewhere, somehow learned to sing by note, had a good voice, and he took a Snot tiberpet dn. the youns pecr cd rie Creek Redwoods, July tet to of the pags cf es ying August 31st: Ways open to them for §& ne ‘ : é E ¥ 7 — Armstrong schools, coaching for concerts, Sonoma County Redwoods, May 15th, and effective thereafter the year around. Placer County—D. L. Bliss’ and Tahoe Campground, May 15th, and effective thereafter on a yeararound basis whenever accessible. Santa Cruz County—Big Basin Redwoods, June 15th to September 15th. Seaeliff Beach, May 1st and effective thereafter the year around. F Monterey County—Pfeiffer Big Sur, June 15 to September 15th. San Luis Obispo County— Morro Bay and Pismo Beach, June 15th to September 15th. Santa Barbara County—Carpinteria Beach, June 15th to September 15th. : Orange Count y—Doheny Beach and San Clemente Beach, June lst to September 6th. plays etc. Taught the young people of which the writer was one, to sing by note, led them in the singing for the Church, Sunday School, even singing with them and leading ‘them in the singing for funerals. When the old “Melodeon”’ was not at hand, the tuning fork was used by him,’ to start us out on the right key. He was ever ready to assist or to lead in anything for the good or pleasure of the community. Many times the old Melodeon was carried to the school house to assist us when giving a concert or play the proceeds of which usually went to the school or some other worthy. project. For years the Melodeon was the only instrument in the town save a ‘fiddle’ and banjo used for dances. (To be continued) (Political Advertisement) Vote For HAROLD T. (BIZZ) Candidate For STATE SENATOR Stands for Lower State Taxes JOHNSON . . ee UB) Children can be taught neatness right from the start if they, are given accessible and interesting places to store their toys and clo S Betty Wood, color consultant. for the Sherwin-Williams company, for instance, suggests this cabinet arrangement for a room shared by a young ‘boy and his sister. Simple painted devices on the slidigg doers show each child what-goes-where. ° alia em TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS MOTOR VEHICLE PRODUCT Traffic fatalities and fatal acMotor vehicle product i of-of cidents on California’s rural high-]. United States factories hit 4 postways showed a decrease for the} war high during Mach of this first three months of 1948 as com. year when a total of 492,013 units pared with those in the first] were turned out, reports National three months of 1947, reports Na-. Automobile “Club. This figtre rep tional Automobile Club. 4 resents a 22,056 increase over that While there were 419 fatalities] for the best previous month, Deand 360 fatal accidents during the . Cember 1947, first quarter of this year, there — —______ were 436 fatalities and 371 fatal The first penalty for kidnapaccidents during the same quarter. ping in the United States wags last year. This shows a decrease} imposed at Kansas City, Misof 3.8 and 2.9 respectively. souri, in July 1933 KARKOTE. UNDERBODY COATING PREVENTS RUST..ROT..RATTLE Adds extra years to life of your car Paar v3 Scientifically tested and proved Insul-mastic Karkote gives years of protection to the . exposed underbody of autos, new or old. It protects against rust and rot . . deadens road noises, too. Insul-mastic is inexpensive .. quickly applied. Get full details today, Tie Earl Covey’s Garage Genuine Chrysler Parts -Auto Repairing Goodrich Store a. 143 East Main St., Grass Valley Phone 835 work in his father’s mine but did not stop studying, but read everything he could get hold of, good, bad and indifferent. He for U.S. goods with cash on the line, dug from the abundant African gold mines. The Union government is sponsoring a three point program to foster immigration, encourage tourists and expand industry. Large tities, springing up in the open veldt, establishment of South African subsidiaries by large U.S. manufacturers and the prospect of many American tourists taking advantage of Pan American’s magic carpet testify to the success of the program. You'll enjoy seeing our smart line of BAR ACCESSORIES We've everything to iniake the home bartendér’s life easier ,more fun, and more economiéal LIME SQUEEZERS ® BAR STRAINERS PLASTIC ICE TRAYS ® UTILITY BAR SPOONS “IR. BARTENDER” Automatic spirits dispenser COASTERS © GLASS JACKETS aa % Also see our fine line of ¢ L AS \ ES cocktails, wine, highballs, _ beer and tall ‘drinks, \ i TESS’ GIFT SHOP -. 145 Mill Street — Phone G. V. 398-W For Graduation, a BULOVA WATCH 21 Jewels — 49.75 at LOLMAUGH’S Grass Valley’s Leading Jeweler SMART NEW STYLES MONTEREY LIVING (Political Advertisement) JOSEPH COLNAR Reduction or abolishment of the sales tax Adequate low cost housing for the veteran and low income groups JOSEPH COLNAR CANDIDATE FOR ASSEMBLYMAN 6th DISTRICT SIX-PIECE SET' "204 Main Street, Grass Valley fe Telephone 88 will make your home more’ comfortable, more beautiful y Seg Includes large easy chair, foot stool, bed-chesterfield, occasional chair, end table, and coffee table. Only See the many other fine sets in our Mézzanine Furniture Department i ALPH A HARDWARE . . . SINCE CO Teleph We ‘Give S H Green Stamps ssaceannea eee a i Tay er IN ROOM FURNITURE ae 210 Broad Street, Nevada City a ~ ae way,