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January 27, 1930 (6 pages)

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~~mlil to Messrs. Lod “MONDAY, JANUARY Sy Gg Te DISCOVERY OF GULD IN CALIFORNIA, ci cinincbineieniic (Continued From Last Week) “On our arrival in the Valley we first buiit the double iog cabin, attec:wards known as Hasting’s & Cu’s. store. After the last of September, as Capt. Sutter wanted a cuupie of capable men to construct a dam across the American river at the grist mill—-near where the Pavilion now stands— I seni® the two Willis’, es the most capable; EWm. Cunce being in feeble health lett about the same time) and I received Henry Bigier, Israel Smith, Win. Johnson and — Evans in return; and shortly afterwards I employed Charies Bennett and Wm, Scott, both carpenters. The aboye named individuais, with some ten Indians, constituted my whole force. /“While we were in the habit at night of turning the water through the . tail race we had dug for the purpose of widening ‘and deeping the-race, I used to go down in the morning to see what had been done by the water through the nizht; and about half past seven o’clock on or about the 19th of January— net quite certain to a day, but it was between the 18th and 20th of that month—1848, I went down as usual, and after shutting off the water from the = race, I stepped into it, near the lower end, and there, upon’ the’ rock, about six inches beneath the surface of the water, I discovered the gold. I “was entirely alone atthe time. I picked up one or two of the pieces and examined them attentively; and having some general knowledge of minerals. I could not call to my mind more than two which in any way resembled this—-sulphuret of ‘iron, very bright and’ brittle;. and gold, bright, yet malleable; I then tried it between two rocks . and found that it could be beaten into different shape, but not broken. I then collected four or five: pieces and went up to Mr. Scott, who was working at the carpenter’s bench meking the mill wheel ‘with the pieces inmy hand, and _ said, ‘f have found it’. “ “What is it inquired Scott. “ ‘Gold,’ I/answered. *4Oh no,’? can’t be’. i om returned Scott, ‘that “TOR CAR SHOW 10 BE Dealers’ ~= —-—— STAGED AT SACRAMENTO Sarda Motor Car ‘Association is planning to hold the first independent-. Auto Show in Sacramento in fifteen years, at: the magnificient new Municipal . Auditorium. on February 11th, 12th and 13th. The The event will be-made one of importance for all of Northern California, asall of the latest 1930 models will be placed on display. was built. “The first piece of gold which I found weighed about fifty cents, Mr. Winmer, having bought a stock of: merchandise some time about May or June, 1848; and ~ Mrs. Wimmer being my treasurer, used four hundred and forty dollars of my money to complete the . purchase; and among which was the first piece of gold which I had found. Where that went, or where it is now, I believe that nobody knows”, Hutchings commented on _the interview with General Sutter with a simple plea for amelioration of the conditions then confronting Sutter. The latter then. faced financial ruin and he would, historians agree, have been the wealthiest man on the Pacific Coast had Marshall's discovery been mde a year or so later. The discoyery of gold wrought his ruin. Hutchings explains this paradox as fillows: “Unfortunately for he had~one--faling——his too large and confiding. .The. men whoshared most largely in his princely hospitality and confidence were the first to take advantage of it, by stealing away his possessions. His generous’ nature taoght him to feel that all white men were honest— but he-did not find them s0;—a mistake to which is attributed his present” impoverished circumstances. Now, when he should’ be enjoying the fruit of his long and enterprising labors in peace, he {gs annoyed with contentions and Gen. Sutter, heart-_was lawsuits innumerable ——-simply trying to hold his own! quet and pleasant Hock Farm—his homestead—-(a spot which is ever sacred to the heart of an American) ---was sold, not long’ since, under the hammer “T replied positively——‘I konw it to be nothing lese’. “Mr. Seott was the second person indebted J. Johnson, . who saw.the gold. W. 4 Stephens, H. Bigler, Brown who were the mil! yard, were then called up to see it. Peter L, Wimmer, Jane Wimmer, C. Bennet, and J. Smith were at the house; the latter two of whom' were sick; E. Persons and John Wimmer (a son of. P. I. Wimmer), time. About ten o’ciock “morning, P.L. Wimmer came down from the house, and was very much surprised at the discovery, when the metal was shown him; and which he took home to show his wife. who, the next day, made some ex periments upon it, by boiling it in strong lye, and saleratus; and. Mr. Bennet by my directions beat it very thin. “Four days afterwards I went to the Ford for provisions, and carried with me about three ounces of the gold, which Capt. Sutter and I ‘tested with nitric acid. I then tried it in Sutter’s presence by taking three silver dollars them by the dust in the air and then immersed both in water, and the superior weight of the gold satisfied the both of us of its nature and value. “About the 20th of February, 1849, Capt. Sutter eame to Coloma, for the first time, to — consummate and J.! an agreement we had made with. a! a tribe of Indians in the month} of September previous, to-wit:— that we live with them in’ peace on the same tand. “About the middle mill commenced ter cutting a few of April the operation, and afthousand feet of lumber was abandoned ;as all hands}. were intent upon gold digging. In Deeember ‘48, Capt. Sutter came again to Coloma, and some time in ‘that month sold his interest in the D Ragley & Winters, _ of wheh new firm I became a member. The-mill was soon again in Operation, and: cut most of the lumber of which the town. of Polame << lat a also working in were hunting oxen at the; the same; ly, however, it has been redeemed, great sacrifice. And _ this is the man to whom we are so mich for the gold discovery. ‘May God forgive us Californians for our shameful indifference to the Old» Pioneer’’: LONG FORGOTTEN GOLD TONOPAH, Nev., Waliucoe Dowel! and James Handal, two —Nevadsa prospectors have made a new kind of “strike”. On a recent trip through -the hills hunting for gold and silver outcrops they wandered {into the old ghost city of Aurora, famed as the early Nevada home of Mark Twain, where they camped for the night. They poked around an old cabin to see what they might salvage in the way of souvenirs. Under the rottén old floor, almost ready to fall. in, they found a dilapidated old box containing $5,000 and balancing, n blood-stained $20 gold coins. The coins all. carried aneient dates, some of the vintage of 1852 and 1863. Aurora was ay one time the center of a boundary line war between California and Nevada, but after a government survey the emp was awarded to Nevada. It was a wild, tough camp in the heydey of its eareer. The story is told of a little girl whose parents were moving from some other camp to Aurora. As ‘the stage was abouy to leave for . the family’s. new home, the little girl fell down upon her knees and raised her little hands to heaven. “Good-bye God’’, she murmured, "we are going to Aurora’’. At one time (1864) committee was organized to clean dut the lawless element. Governor Nye heard of it and telegraphed 40 County Commissioner Samuel Young cautiining him against violence. An hour later the wires carried this terse message to the governor: “Al! quiet and oderly. Four men will be hung in half an hour’. ‘LEITER'S . RADIO SHOP Atwater Kent Radios — corry a complete line of Uhilco’ repacements 5 all Ph sileo and dB. Eliminators: As We repair electric irons, Vacuum clean-. rs, Radios of any ‘make, A-and B Batteries, and any make of Elin nd don't forget:the Atwater Kent Radios. . re he: batt arid we invite you to-came and . see them. Charles Cory . in “abel in} Even the! FOUND IN GHOST CITY a vigilance = = In addit on, all of the special models and chassis to be shown atthe San Francisco Auto Show the first week in-February will be brought “jup by tpecial boat in time for exhibtion at Sacramento. Sacraitento’s last independent Auto Show was held in 1915. Since that time, with the exception of 1929, the Show was held in conjunction with the State Fair. Sixteen dealers have § already signified their intention of exhibiting more than 100 cars at the Show, and this number is expected {tobe augmented. ~ In -addition, there © will be disPlays of motorboats, tires, gas and oil, and accessories,—section of the huge million and a half dollar Auditorium having been allotted for this purpose. The best of entertainment will be provided Show Visitors negotiations having been opened for nationally known rado artists. Music and rvaudevilie will also be~ provided. The Show is to be Sr managed by ‘LEGAL. NOTICE SUMMONS In. thé Superior Court of the State of Ca.itcruia, in and for the County of Nevac. MARY E. CAJgKINS, Plaintiff, vs. R. W. GREENAWAY, also known R. L. Kimmel, and the. Deulers’ Association Committee. Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Gooding and children are in Sacraiwento. He is attending a meeting of the manager’s meeting of the Sacramento Division of the Pacife Telephone and Telegraph company. William Verser of Oakland attended the funeral of his. grandmother the late’Mrs. C. E. Stewart. Mrs. Louisa Harris. had as a recent visitor her daughter, Mrs. Geoge Henton of San Francisco. C. Ray Clinch was a of town. business visitor. recent out SEND IN YOUR MEMBERSHIP TODAY! The mining industry needs an effective organization at once if it is to be rehabilitated and placed on a par with the industry in other metal producing states and made attractive to investing capital. The new state mining association is already functioning in an effective manner, although but two months old. A mutual insurance company is being i incorporaed which should reduce the cost of compensation insurance two thirds by another year’and lift this heavy cost from the mining industry. If you want to see the industry flourish once
more, you as an individual are going to invest. five dollars a year to help bring this about. Sign the application blank below and-send with your remittance to A. A. Willoughby, Secretary, Nevada City, Calif. Receipt will be mailed. APPLICATION FOR MEMBERSHIP I hereby make application for membership in the Mining Association of Califofnia and subscribe to the purposes and policies of the organization as outlined in the by-laws of the association. Occupation Location of Mine (County) Metal or Sci Producedof the sheriff. Recent-{ eat +, eer ofententeestenteotestetesteafentestectetesteateateotetents home cold. / . Healthtul ELECTRIC HEAT Pid cold days < heat for dressing. Quick heat for bathin g. Quick heat when you come That's the portable electric heater. It’s {ne when you don’t want to heat the whole house but need some convenient heat. Our special low rates make electric heating very economical. 3 . . There are two types of portable electric heaters—those that give a beam of heat where you want it and those that heat and circulate the air. Your dealer or the Pacific Gas and Electric Company has both types of electric heaters. PaciFic Gas AND ELECTRIC COMPANY E-<3 ew EE: Owned Gperated Fsnaaaged 2 pruiereets LEAL NOTICE as R. GREENAWAY; SARAH JANE JOHNS; WILLIAM HENRY . WILLIAMS; GEORGE WASHINGTON WILLIAMS; H. H. NOBLE; L. B. SHEPARD; M. C. EBMBRSON JOHN. A. HITCHENS; JOHN J. CAMPBELL and MARY C. CAMPBELL, his wife, and also all other persons lnknown claiming any right, title, estate, lien or interest in the real property described in the compiaint adverse to plaintiff’s ownership, or any cloud upon plaintiff's title thereto, Defendants. W. E. WRIGHT, Attorney . for Plaintiff, Nevada City, California. Action brought in the Superior Court of: tue State of California, in and furs the County of Nevada. THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA SEND GIRBEETINGS TQ: R. W. Greenaway, also known as \. R. Greenaway; Sarah Jane Johns}' William Henry Wililams; George Washington Williams, H. H. Noble; L. B. Shepard; M. C. Lmerson; John A. Hitchens; John J. Campbell and Mary C. Campbell, his wife, and also all othér persons unknown ciaiming any right, title estate, lien’ or interest in the real osroperty described in the complaint adverse to Plaintiff’s ownership, or any cloud upon Plaintiff's title thereto, Defendants. : You and each of you are hereby directed to appear and answer the complaint in an action entitled as above, brought against you in the Superior Court of the State of California, in and for County of. Nevada, within ten (10) days after the service upon you of this summons, if served within this County, or thirty (30) days if served elsewhere. And you are hereby notified that unless you appear and answer as tbove required, the’ said Plaintiff will take judgment against you for any money or damage demanded in the Complaint as arising upon contract or she will apply to the ‘Court for any other relief demandéd in theComplaint, The said action is brought by the above mentioned Plaintiff against the above named defendants, and each of them, to quiet Plaintiff’s title to the land and real property described in the Complaint on file in the said action and,heréinafter particularly described and to determine the adverse claims of the above named defendants, and each of them, and of all unknown persons to, and clouds upon the ‘itle to the said real property and -he whole thereof pursuant to the irovisions of Sections 749, 750 and 761 of the Code of Civil Procedure of the State of California, and that said real property is situate, lying and being in the City of Nevada, County of Nevada, State of Califor nia, and described as _ follows, to-wit: All that portion of Lota Two (2) and Three (3) in Block Forty Three (48) as designated upon the offici«al map of said Nevada City, known ; as the Old ‘Half Mile’ property, and more particularly described as follows: Commencing at-a point on the West line of Sacramento Sireet in wid City of Nevada, trom which point—the Southwest corner of the said City of Nevada, bears South 19° 58% West 224.78 feet; South O° 52’ West 100 feet; South 9° 53’ West 387.59 feet to a granite mouunient and South 87° 44° West 107.05 feet, and which point of ‘Mine “GRASS VALLEY ASSAY Under New Management for Gold, Silver, Copper, Lead, ‘Iron, Mercury, Tin or_any metal. Samples received before. 9 A. M. reported same day. ‘Ore Testing Laboratory Assays .We are “equipped for testing an@ submitting methods for commercia treatment of complex ores. Test “ore for Amalgamation, Concentratior Fioatation, Cyanidation or any me allurgicai process. Examinatiens and ‘tae Examinations and — Testir, TAcensed Ore Buyer 129 CH! RCH ST. GRASS VALLEY Hi Mill FRESH FISH DAILY We Aim Suspivne ‘Our Customers with Fresh Fish Every Day Right From The Water The Prices Are Reasoniion The Quality is Right’ EDDIE LEONG em FRATERNAL CARDS NEVADA OITY LODGE, No. 518 B.-P._0. BHLKS Meets second and fourth Friday evering in Bik’s Home, Pine treet. Phone 108. Visiting Elks wotcomé. RICHARD R, GOYNKE, “Exe:ted Ruler. A. M. Holmes, Seeretary, NEVADA LOBauk, Wo. 18, F. & A. M. Stated meetings se f rs day of each mon afonic Temple: 8 p. .m. “3, RAP Az Brethren are cordially tiuvited. JOHN W. DARZE, W. M. J. F. STENGEN: sits “MILO LODGE, No. 48, K. of P. Meets the Ist and 34 Friday nights at Pythian Hall, Morgau and oni Bldg. Visiting Knights always welcome, W. .C. JEFFREY, C. C. J.C. E. FOSS, K. of BR. & BS.PROFESSIONAL CARDS commencement is on the North line of a roadway running’ easterly and westerly through saidLot of Block ° 43; thence along said Sacramento Street North 24° ‘3’ Mast 268.31 feet; North 80° 29’ ilast 218.6 feet to the southerly ine uf Hitchens lot; thence along he Southerly lines of Hitchens and Campbell lot North 60° 10% Wesi 122.81 feet; North 60° 31’ West 32.57 feet; North 70° 26’ West 57.64 feet; North 77° 08’ West 39.63 feet; thence along the line of Greenaway property, formerly the old Slaughter House property, South 18° 59° West 127 feet; South 49° 2 East 64.29 feet; South 16° 24°’ West 373 feet to the North line of road, and thence along the North ‘ine of said road, South 71° 16’ Bast 202.46 feet to the place of beginning. The object of said ibtain the judgment of the Court against said . defendants and each ene of them, known and unknown 3 follows: That all adverse claims to, and ll clouds upon the title of plaintiff o ‘said real property or any and -very part thereof be determined sy the judgment and decree of aid Court, and that it be decreed chat plaintiff is the sole owner in ‘og of said real property and the whole of suid real property herein ‘escribed. being the same real prop‘rty described in the Complaint of Plaintiff on file herein and that laintitfg ie in possession of the ‘yoperty and entitled to the poscession of the said real property, ‘nd the whole thereof, and that the ‘efendants have not, and that no one of said defendants, including ‘nknown persons made defendants Nerein, have any right, title, est#te, jen or interest of any kind what‘eever, in or to or cn the said real ‘roperty or any part thereof, and that said defendants, and each and every one of them, known and unknown be forever debarred, enjoined and restrained from making or csserting any claim whatsoever in or to said real property, or any part thereof, adverse’ to plaintiff, and that the title of said plaintiff in and‘to said real property and the whole thereof be forever quieted and adiudged good and vatid and for such other and further additional order. iudgment, decree and general relief as is meet and proper in the premises. and for costs of suit. Given under my hand and the seal of the Superitor Court of the State of California, in and for the County of Nevada, this 2nd day of October, 1929. GHORGE COUGHLAN, action is to the West line of, ROSETTA BUZZA JOHNS — and Instrumental Instruction Late of the Royal College of Music, London, England. Vocal Pupil of Henry Blower and Piano Pupil of Herbert Sharpe. Terms ‘on ae cation. Phone 229R. 218 French AVe. Grass Valley. DR. BELL Dentist Office Heurs: 8:30 to 5:30 Evenings by Appointment Morgan & Powell Bidg. Phone % DR. ROBERT F. WERNER Physician and Surgeon Office: 409 Broad St., Névada City Hours: 10-12 a.m., 2-5, 1-8. p.m. Nurse in attendance J. M. McMAHON Attorney at Law Pine & Court Sts. Phone 41 "Nevada Qity, California J. T. Hennessy Lynne Kelly NILON, HENNESSY & KALLY Attorneys at Law, Offices 127 Mill St., Grass Valley; Morgan & Powéll Bldg., Nevada City. F. T. Nilon W. BE. WRIGHT Attorney at Law Office in Union Building Phone 23 EDWARD C, URHN Mining and Civil Engineer Mining Reports Furnished Mining District Maps Phone 278R Nevada City WARD A. JOHNSON, D. ©. Chiropractor i Nevada City Grass Valley Office Aours—10 to 12 A. M. at Nevada City. 2 to 5:30 P. M., and Nfondays, Wednesdays and Fridays 7 to 8 P. M., Grass Valley. Sundays by appointment. 229 Commercial St. Phone N. 150% Mili St. Phone G. V. Nevada City eanee W. H. Osborne . 313 ¥. 198 (Seal) Clerk of the Said Superior Court. Cleaning Pressing Receiving serene Home industry § Wednesia . 5 Nevada Oty