Volume 031-1 - January 1977 (8 pages)

state, returned yesterday froma tour of the southern counties. December Masonic Election The annual election of officers of Grass Valley Chapter No. 18, R.A.M., will take place on Wednesday evening, December 5, 1877. A full attendance of members of the Chapter is requested. Mine News 1877 January Our friend W.A. Marshall, of Omega, informs us that the mines of that gection are looking well. he Empire mine of Grass Valley produced $20,000 from a run of 24 days last month. February The miners of this district are all busy; the new enterprises are all pushing ahead the work of development, and are employing all the men they can economically work. It is reported, on good authority, thata rich strike in quartz has been made in Forest City, Sierra County. March T.W.Sigourney went out to examine the Sneath Clay mine about ten days ago, and while there spranged his ankle, and has been unable to get around much since that time. The Cassidy Mining Company has been incorporated. Five directors will manage its affairs. They areas follows: F.F. Cassidy, Thomas O’Conner, Thomas McFate, Thomas Othet, and John Brophy. April Pittsburg Mine The 7th level north of the shaft has been driven 187 feet, and is a fine body of ore. Over 100 tons of rock is now being crushed from this portion of the mine, which shows a yield of $30 per ton. May We saw a beautiful ball of gold valued at $1,600, which was the result of ten days washing in a hydraulic claim five miles from this city. A gold nugget weighing a pound and three-quarters is reported as having been found near Mokelumne. Hill, which has been abandoned and unworked for several years. June Nevada County, notwithstanding the co discouraging fact that winter has been dry and unfavorable for the best hydraulic mining season, is looking better than it ever did. * Independent Mine DERBECLocated in North Bloomfield Township, 15 miles north of Nevada City. It was opened by William Watt in 1877 as a drift gravel mine and employed more men, with the exception of the Idaho, than any other mine in Nevada County. From N.C.N.G.R.R. Gerald Best July The Yuba Gold Mining Company, Mr. George Lord, Superintendent, has done a large amount of work six miles above Washington. Four different tunnels have followed along the lode, one reaching a depth of 450 feet. The rock yields up to $30 per ton. August New York Hill Gold Mining Company Notice: At the annual election, the following gentlemen were elected officers: President ois Siacisuinw cee B.A. Becker IEPUStCOS Gigs eis bos Setee,o ines R.F. Marrow William Watt M. Dodsworth William Campbell Superintendent ... George Johnston September Forlorn Hope Mine in Rough and Ready township, is doing very well. The rock so far has paid about $20 to the ton, and altogether the Forlorn Hope men are rather High Hopers. October A petition was presented to the Board of Supervisors for the Nevada Mining Company, asking that the Board appropriate to said company $75, for money expended on a road leading to said mine. November The shaft of the Grass Valley New Mine is down 180 feet and the ledge is looking well. The walls in the mine are regular and as pretty as can be. This mine, after looking ‘‘broken up’’, now assumes a shape that promises a permanent and good property. December The stock of the Rocky Bar Mining Company being now held in Grass Valley, the office of the company will be removed from San Francisco to this place. The new company expects to commence active work soon. * Nevada County Narrow Gauge by Gerald M. Best pg. 185 Holidays 1877 New Year Monday was duly observed as a holiday. Many ladies kept Open House and received their friends and acquaintances. The day was glorious, everybody was cordial and happy. Valentines Day It is supposed that birds choose their mates in February, and for that reason people send Valentines. Whether any mates were chosen, we are unable to tell, but it is certain most people sent Valentines. Washington’s Birthday Today commences the 144th year since the birth of George Washington. Today is the Ist of April. It is Easter Sunday, and it is All Fool’s Day but joking will not be in order. 30 May Decoration Day was appropriately observed throughout the North and in a number of places in the South. 4th of July The Caucasian Order of Grass Valley have accepted the invitation of our committee to join in the celebration. The Order in Nevada City has also accepted, and in all the procession should number 500 Caucasians. 29th of November Thanksgiving DayThe plaintive notes of the turkey was frequently heard on the streets, as “pater familiar’ secured his prize from the country wagon and wended homeward to consult with his better half whether truffles or chestnuts would be the correct thing for stuffing. Christmas December 25th, 1877 The orphans under the care of the Sisters of Mercy wish Mr. Seba a happy and joyous Christmas, and tender him many sincere thanks for his kind thoughtfulness in presenting them with a box of toys. Community activities and their sponsoring organizations were abundant in 1877. Parades’ and demonstrations were held on every occasion as shown by the Nevada City Fire Department on display on the wood planked Broad Street. Grass Valley had is parades as shown and organizations were right in there. Most important was the town’s band, every town had one or two and the music makers keep the faith they are still at it today. 5.

state, returned yesterday froma tour of the southern counties. December Masonic Election The annual election of officers of Grass Valley Chapter No. 18, R.A.M., will take place on Wednesday evening, December 5, 1877. A full attendance of members of the Chapter is requested. Mine News 1877 January Our friend W.A. Marshall, of Omega, informs us that the mines of that gection are looking well. he Empire mine of Grass Valley produced $20,000 from a run of 24 days last month. February The miners of this district are all busy; the new enterprises are all pushing ahead the work of development, and are employing all the men they can economically work. It is reported, on good authority, thata rich strike in quartz has been made in Forest City, Sierra County. March T.W.Sigourney went out to examine the Sneath Clay mine about ten days ago, and while there spranged his ankle, and has been unable to get around much since that time. The Cassidy Mining Company has been incorporated. Five directors will manage its affairs. They areas follows: F.F. Cassidy, Thomas O’Conner, Thomas McFate, Thomas Othet, and John Brophy. April Pittsburg Mine The 7th level north of the shaft has been driven 187 feet, and is a fine body of ore. Over 100 tons of rock is now being crushed from this portion of the mine, which shows a yield of $30 per ton. May We saw a beautiful ball of gold valued at $1,600, which was the result of ten days washing in a hydraulic claim five miles from this city. A gold nugget weighing a pound and three-quarters is reported as having been found near Mokelumne. Hill, which has been abandoned and unworked for several years. June Nevada County, notwithstanding the co discouraging fact that winter has been dry and unfavorable for the best hydraulic mining season, is looking better than it ever did. * Independent Mine DERBECLocated in North Bloomfield Township, 15 miles north of Nevada City. It was opened by William Watt in 1877 as a drift gravel mine and employed more men, with the exception of the Idaho, than any other mine in Nevada County. From N.C.N.G.R.R. Gerald Best July The Yuba Gold Mining Company, Mr. George Lord, Superintendent, has done a large amount of work six miles above Washington. Four different tunnels have followed along the lode, one reaching a depth of 450 feet. The rock yields up to $30 per ton. August New York Hill Gold Mining Company Notice: At the annual election, the following gentlemen were elected officers: President ois Siacisuinw cee B.A. Becker IEPUStCOS Gigs eis bos Setee,o ines R.F. Marrow William Watt M. Dodsworth William Campbell Superintendent ..... George Johnston September

Forlorn Hope Mine in Rough and Ready township, is doing very well. The rock so far has paid about $20 to the ton, and altogether the Forlorn Hope men are rather High Hopers. October A petition was presented to the Board of Supervisors for the Nevada Mining Company, asking that the Board appropriate to said company $75, for money expended on a road leading to said mine. November The shaft of the Grass Valley New Mine is down 180 feet and the ledge is looking well. The walls in the mine are regular and as pretty as can be. This mine, after looking ‘‘broken up’’, now assumes a shape that promises a permanent and good property. December The stock of the Rocky Bar Mining Company being now held in Grass Valley, the office of the company will be removed from San Francisco to this place. The new company expects to commence active work soon. * Nevada County Narrow Gauge by Gerald M. Best pg. 185 Holidays 1877 New Year Monday was duly observed as a holiday. Many ladies kept Open House and received their friends and acquaintances. The day was glorious, everybody was cordial and happy. Valentines Day It is supposed that birds choose their mates in February, and for that reason people send Valentines. Whether any mates were chosen, we are unable to tell, but it is certain most people sent Valentines. Washington’s Birthday Today commences the 144th year since the birth of George Washington. Today is the Ist of April. It is Easter Sunday, and it is All Fool’s Day but joking will not be in order. 30 May Decoration Day was appropriately observed throughout the North and in a number of places in the South. 4th of July The Caucasian Order of Grass Valley have accepted the invitation of our committee to join in the celebration. The Order in Nevada City has also accepted, and in all the procession should number 500 Caucasians. 29th of November Thanksgiving DayThe plaintive notes of the turkey was frequently heard on the streets, as “pater familiar’ secured his prize from the country wagon and wended homeward to consult with his better half whether truffles or chestnuts would be the correct thing for stuffing. Christmas December 25th, 1877 The orphans under the care of the Sisters of Mercy wish Mr. Seba a happy and joyous Christmas, and tender him many sincere thanks for his kind thoughtfulness in presenting them with a box of toys. Community activities and their sponsoring organizations were abundant in 1877. Parades’ and demonstrations were held on every occasion as shown by the Nevada City Fire Department on display on the wood planked Broad Street. Grass Valley had is parades as shown and organizations were right in there. Most important was the town’s band, every town had one or two and the music makers keep the faith they are still at it today. 5.