Volume 005-4 - May 1951 (3 pages)

number from North San Juan—prominent among them were A. J. Putnam and his wife, R. McMurray, wife and daughter, J. S. Blassingame and wife, and Mrs. L. Buhring and son. North Bloomfield was not as well represented as it ought to have been, but among its delegates we noticed Dr. Farley and wife, and Mr. C. B. Northey. The supper which was donated by the ladies of the district, was served in A. L. Woodruff’s new store, kindly offered for the purpose. The tablés were elegantly spread with “the best the market afforded” as the reporters say) and ample justice was done to the viands by the hungry dancers, There were pyramid cakes, decorated with flowers, and forms of quivering jelly luscious to behold, flanked by cold meats of every description. Mr. H. A. Brigham, formerly of North San Juan and M. E. Cavin as waiters, were hosts in themselves and were ably assisted and supported by a number of ladies belonging to the district. After supper Columbia Among the many pioneers associated with the beginnings of North Columbia are W. L. Tisdale and brothers, Mr. Fleming, who opened the first store; Samuel and John McBrown, Mr. Reese, Robert, Charles and Oscar Hawley, owners of the Eureka Quartz Ledge; E. P. Hubbard, W. Hustler, Tom and Robert Holland, William and P. McDermott, C. A. Nixon, W. W. Nichols, Daniel Coughlin, James Creegan, Micheal Calanan, Albert Henry Hallett, Mr. Halver, G. T. Hutchinson, George Lamb, John McCarty, Jolin K. Waldron, A. P. Woodsides, and Jerry Donovan, miners. William C. Pickle, James D. Mor‘is, and Archibald Olinger, water sgents; James Patton, blacksmith; E. A. Fowler, Joe Hatcher, Pat Farrell, dancing was recommenced and kept up till between 3 and 4 o'clock. ITEMS. We noticed one married gentleman from North San Juan who was on his knees before a tall blonde, imploring assistance to rise. The polished condition of the floor makes further comment unnecessary. An M. D. also measured his length conspicuously before a young lady from North San Juan. The music under the leadership of William Jensen and the calling by Mr. Gilbert were good. The number of gentlemen who found it necessary to step out of doors to “smile” was refreshingly small The toilets of the ladies were charming and in spite of the warm weather were extremely visible. The proceeds which were a success, are to be donated for the purchase of a bell. Long may it ring, to call the youth together for instruction! So the affair has passed off to the pleasure and satisfaction of all concerned.” Hill Pioneers and J. C. Woodward, teamsters; A. L. Woodruff, Phil Curnow, store keepers; Jeremiah Wood, George Baker, James and Peter Donnally, hotel keepers; Levi Ayers, druggist; Wiley Brigham, saloon keeper; J. C. Woodward, soap manufacturer; Charles English, Matthew and William Kilroy, farmers; J. C. Broderick, and Robert M. McMurray, lumbermen; William Hughes, toll keeper; Edward Spafford, sawyer. (Note: As an elderly man, Mr. Spafford won a $5.00 bet by climbing a flag pole one fourth of July.) William Faull, shoemaker; Michael Fitzpatrick and William Huff, carpenters; Billy Watson, John Henry Atwood, Oscar Tainter, Charles Godfrey, Patrick Brophy, Frank Bigliow and Will Dudley. Excerpts From the North San Juan Times, The Ridge Newspaper February 20, 1875, Quick Work—Talk of your V flumes! They are nothing in comparison with the Milton Ditch for floating lumber. On Tuesday morning last, J. C. Broderick floated down the Milton Ditch from his sawmill at Little Grass Valley, about 33,000 feet of blocks and side linings for sluices, and had them on the bank at Wodell’s ranch, six or eight miles distant .from the starting point by eleven o'clock A.M. This was quick work. The blocks and lumber will be utilized by the Milton Mining Company. May 27, 1876 Base Ball: The fotlowing is the score of the Rough and Ready Base Ball Club of Little Grass Valley, Columbia Hill, and the Eagle Base Ball Club of North San Juan. 33 to 31 — Rough and Ready Winners. Rough and Ready Team: Runs Outs H. Hallett 7 T. Hart I. Spencer D. Dacy T. Woods M. Hallet E. Hallowell P. O. Brine T. Holland be ap Ow ANN ARN PWR June 3, 1876 A young lady on the Ridge is so mad at the Times that she won’t allow it to remain in the house, let alone using it for a bustle. Too bad! May 29, 1875 The Milton Co. are running about 25,000 inches of water through their ditch to French Corral and vicinity. They have at present an abundance of water for pressing necessities and think the supply will last until fall rains set in. February 6, 1875 A few evenings ago, a party of ladies and gentlemen were enjoying themselves with both vocal and instrumental music. One of the party, a lady, was a splendid pianist and the others were fine vocal singers. The music of course, was excellent, and attracted a half drunken Irishman who happened to be passing the house just as the musicians struck up, “Let Her Sleep ’Neath the Willow by the Stream.” The first stanza was sung in elegant style, the Irishman leaning against the gate post and listening with all his ears. As the singers commenced singing the chorus to the first stanza, the Irishman cried out, “Well, blast your souls, why don’t yez keep still and let her shlape? Do yez think a poor girl can shlape wid sich a noise dinning in her ears?” A gentleman went out and the irate Irishman left.

number from North San Juan—prominent among them were A. J. Putnam and his wife, R. McMurray, wife and daughter, J. S. Blassingame and wife, and Mrs. L. Buhring and son. North Bloomfield was not as well represented as it ought to have been, but among its delegates we noticed Dr. Farley and wife, and Mr. C. B. Northey. The supper which was donated by the ladies of the district, was served in A. L. Woodruff’s new store, kindly offered for the purpose. The tablés were elegantly spread with “the best the market afforded” as the reporters say) and ample justice was done to the viands by the hungry dancers, There were pyramid cakes, decorated with flowers, and forms of quivering jelly luscious to behold, flanked by cold meats of every description. Mr. H. A. Brigham, formerly of North San Juan and M. E. Cavin as waiters, were hosts in themselves and were ably assisted and supported by a number of ladies belonging to the district. After supper Columbia Among the many pioneers associated with the beginnings of North Columbia are W. L. Tisdale and brothers, Mr. Fleming, who opened the first store; Samuel and John McBrown, Mr. Reese, Robert, Charles and Oscar Hawley, owners of the Eureka Quartz Ledge; E. P. Hubbard, W. Hustler, Tom and Robert Holland, William and P. McDermott, C. A. Nixon, W. W. Nichols, Daniel Coughlin, James Creegan, Micheal Calanan, Albert Henry Hallett, Mr. Halver, G. T. Hutchinson, George Lamb, John McCarty, Jolin K. Waldron, A. P. Woodsides, and Jerry Donovan, miners. William C. Pickle, James D. Mor‘is, and Archibald Olinger, water sgents; James Patton, blacksmith; E. A. Fowler, Joe Hatcher, Pat Farrell, dancing was recommenced and kept up till between 3 and 4 o'clock. ITEMS. We noticed one married gentleman from North San Juan who was on his knees before a tall blonde, imploring assistance to rise. The polished condition of the floor makes further comment unnecessary. An M. D. also measured his length conspicuously before a young lady from North San Juan. The music under the leadership of William Jensen and the calling by Mr. Gilbert were good. The number of gentlemen who found it necessary to step out of doors to “smile” was refreshingly small The toilets of the ladies were charming and in spite of the warm weather were extremely visible. The proceeds which were a success, are to be donated for the purchase of a bell. Long may it ring, to call the youth together for instruction! So the affair has passed off to the pleasure and satisfaction of all concerned.” Hill Pioneers and J. C. Woodward, teamsters; A. L. Woodruff, Phil Curnow, store keepers; Jeremiah Wood, George Baker, James and Peter Donnally, hotel keepers; Levi Ayers, druggist; Wiley Brigham, saloon keeper; J. C. Woodward, soap manufacturer; Charles English, Matthew and William Kilroy, farmers; J. C. Broderick, and Robert M. McMurray, lumbermen; William Hughes, toll keeper; Edward Spafford, sawyer. (Note: As an elderly man, Mr. Spafford won a $5.00 bet by climbing a

flag pole one fourth of July.) William Faull, shoemaker; Michael Fitzpatrick and William Huff, carpenters; Billy Watson, John Henry Atwood, Oscar Tainter, Charles Godfrey, Patrick Brophy, Frank Bigliow and Will Dudley. Excerpts From the North San Juan Times, The Ridge Newspaper February 20, 1875, Quick Work—Talk of your V flumes! They are nothing in comparison with the Milton Ditch for floating lumber. On Tuesday morning last, J. C. Broderick floated down the Milton Ditch from his sawmill at Little Grass Valley, about 33,000 feet of blocks and side linings for sluices, and had them on the bank at Wodell’s ranch, six or eight miles distant .from the starting point by eleven o'clock A.M. This was quick work. The blocks and lumber will be utilized by the Milton Mining Company. May 27, 1876 Base Ball: The fotlowing is the score of the Rough and Ready Base Ball Club of Little Grass Valley, Columbia Hill, and the Eagle Base Ball Club of North San Juan. 33 to 31 — Rough and Ready Winners. Rough and Ready Team: Runs Outs H. Hallett 7 T. Hart I. Spencer D. Dacy T. Woods M. Hallet E. Hallowell P. O. Brine T. Holland be ap Ow ANN ARN PWR June 3, 1876 A young lady on the Ridge is so mad at the Times that she won’t allow it to remain in the house, let alone using it for a bustle. Too bad! May 29, 1875 The Milton Co. are running about 25,000 inches of water through their ditch to French Corral and vicinity. They have at present an abundance of water for pressing necessities and think the supply will last until fall rains set in. February 6, 1875 A few evenings ago, a party of ladies and gentlemen were enjoying themselves with both vocal and instrumental music. One of the party, a lady, was a splendid pianist and the others were fine vocal singers. The music of course, was excellent, and attracted a half drunken Irishman who happened to be passing the house just as the musicians struck up, “Let Her Sleep ’Neath the Willow by the Stream.” The first stanza was sung in elegant style, the Irishman leaning against the gate post and listening with all his ears. As the singers commenced singing the chorus to the first stanza, the Irishman cried out, “Well, blast your souls, why don’t yez keep still and let her shlape? Do yez think a poor girl can shlape wid sich a noise dinning in her ears?” A gentleman went out and the irate Irishman left.