Volume 031-1 - January 1977 (8 pages)

persons in attendance being estimated at from 1,200 to 1,500. July Comments from Colonel Robert) G. Ingersoll at the Nevada Theatre. A believer is a bird in a cage, a free thinker is an eagle parting the clouds with tireless wings. lf a man has loved, and been loved, although he be a pauper, his life is a success. Women have been slaves of slaves, and it takes millions of years to enfranchise them; even the ornaments of their persons are but the badges of servitude. The golden bracelet was once a manacle of iron. August At Ismert’s Grove, on Sunday there will be a grand picnic. Trains will be run regularly to the grounds. The best of music has been engaged for the day. The Alleghanians, vocalist, and the Swiss Bell Ringers, will be presented at Hamilton Hall Monday evening. Admission 75 and 50 cents. Reserved seats at Spencer’s Book Store. C.E. Van Horn, Agent September James Coulton will give a ball at his house on Ophir Hill on Friday evening, September 14th, to which the public is generally invited. Thomas George will run his stage to Ophir Hill on this evening. October They are going to have a “pound party” up at Nevada City. Itis a donation party and all who go to it will take a pound of something to the person who is to be benefitted. November You must not forget the Concert and Dance to be given by the Home Social Band on next Saturday evening. The music for the dance will be furnished by Bock and Bueler’s Orchestral Band. December There will be a Social Ball given at Forest Springs on Christmas Eve night, to which a general invitation is given. Crimes and Accidents 1877 January Dutch Flat The telegraph and business office was robbed on Tuesday evening, during the absence of A.N. Davidson, the railroad agent. February Daily Transcript Someone has nipped our reporters black overcoat, or else he has left it somewhere about town. Any information about the matter is just what he wants to get hold of. We have missed that coat ever since the Union editor was here last, and felt sure he would divulge its whereabouts when given the opportunity. March Chinamen are very fond of chickens, and they like to have them served up in almost any style, provided they can get the fowls. We know it must be so, for some Chinamen visited the chicken yard of T.W. Sigourney a few nights ago and carried off nineteen of his best hens and roosters. 8. April Claus Jansen, wife and child were accidently poisoned Wednesday, but their lives were saved by prompt antidotes. Strychnine had been used in making bread, instead of saleratus. There has been a big cave in and loss of life in Smartsville. The names of the killed are: B.F. Henderson, James H. Monk, Micheal Sweeny, David Hotham, Micheal McWilliams, Samuel Sleeman, and Thomas McDonald. May On May 16th a telegram was received from North San Juan, by Coronor Johnson, requesting that officer to go over and hold an inquest on the body of a man named William Davis. From all that could be learned Davis was found with two or three bullet holes in his body and had been dead for several days. June One month later No clue of the murderer of William S. Davis of North San Juan has been had up to this time. It’s very strange. July Dennis O’Herne fell down a mining shaft, on Gold Hill, a few days ago. He received some severe bruises and one broken rib in the 20 foot fall. August Clinton Harrison and John Isaacs were engaged in painting the Court House, when the scoffold gave way. Harrison had his leg badly broken, and it is supposed that he is injured internally. Isaacs had several broken ribs. September Yesterday, at the residence of James Harrigan, Forest Springs, William Roberts, a young man of about 24 years of age was stabbed and instantly killed. George Butts has been charged with the crime and arrested by Constable Peters and taken to the County Jail. October James Mooney fell into a shaft, last Sunday, and went down about 30 feet. He called loudly, was heard and rescued. A man is apt to talk out loud under such circumstances. November There are clothes lines depredators around. Friday night a poor woman of this place was robbed ofall the clothing left upon the line. It is well not to leave portable items where thieves can get them. em December Phillip McNellis and Michael Daley were caved upon in their digging yesterday afternoon, about 3 o'clock, at Union Hill. McNellis was instantly killed and Daley is dangerously hurt. Public Notices Births Real Estate 1877 January Estray Notice Came to my premises, about three weeks ago, a cow, between three and four years old. She is a white cow with dark specks on the neck, and red ears with a piece off the right ear. My premises are on Rush Creek. Giacomo Giacomella February Dog Tax The assessor and his deputies are determined to have collected that dog tax. They find it extremely difficult to induce people to own up to owning a dog. No one rushes forward to pay any kind of tax. March A Post Office has been established at the Anthony House, Nevada County, and Mrs. J. Rapp has been appointed Postmistress. For Sale $400 House and Lot on Main Street, opposite the Union Hotel. Rents for $10 a month. Inquire of A.D. and P. Sutton. April (* Notice All persons indebted to Augusi Lademan are requested to come forward within thirty days and settle their bills with me and save costs. Leopole Garthe April 27th, 1877 On April 16th, 1877, William Parker, nativity, England, in open court, declared his intention to become a citizen of the United States. May Warning to Peddlers The Law Every traveling merchant, hawker or peddler who uses a wagon, boat or other water craft, or one or more animals, for the purpose of vending goods, must pay for a license fifteen dollars per month. J.N. Payne, County Collector June Born in Grass Valley June 4, 1877, to Jeremiah Fitzsimmons and wife, a son. ~ June 5, 1877, to James Harris and wife, a son. July Assessor Collins and his deputies have done well this year. They have worked hard, and the result is the valuation of property is almost as much as that of last year. Well done for Dan Collins is what everybody says. August In Bonds The county jail is not very full just now. There are only six prisoners confined in that institution, four of whom are colored persons. September Evening mails for the west will leave the Grass Valley Post Office three times a week Sunday, Tuesday and Friday. October William Bull Meek was married on the 17th day of October 1877 in North San Juan to Mary Ellen Robins. (For more‘ \ information of W.B. Meek refer to Historical Bulletin Vol.29 No.2, April 1975.) November G.F. Deetkin’s residence on Bennett Street is offered for sale. We are sorry to hear that Mr. Deetkin is going to move to San Francisco. He has long been one of Grass Valley’s most popular, intelligent and useful citizens. December County Recorder Rodgers paid into the County Treasury, as fees from his office, $409 for the month of October, and $584.45 for the mon.h of November.

persons in attendance being estimated at from 1,200 to 1,500. July Comments from Colonel Robert) G. Ingersoll at the Nevada Theatre. A believer is a bird in a cage, a free thinker is an eagle parting the clouds with tireless wings. lf a man has loved, and been loved, although he be a pauper, his life is a success. Women have been slaves of slaves, and it takes millions of years to enfranchise them; even the ornaments of their persons are but the badges of servitude. The golden bracelet was once a manacle of iron. August At Ismert’s Grove, on Sunday there will be a grand picnic. Trains will be run regularly to the grounds. The best of music has been engaged for the day. The Alleghanians, vocalist, and the Swiss Bell Ringers, will be presented at Hamilton Hall Monday evening. Admission 75 and 50 cents. Reserved seats at Spencer’s Book Store. C.E. Van Horn, Agent September James Coulton will give a ball at his house on Ophir Hill on Friday evening, September 14th, to which the public is generally invited. Thomas George will run his stage to Ophir Hill on this evening. October They are going to have a “pound party” up at Nevada City. Itis a donation party and all who go to it will take a pound of something to the person who is to be benefitted. November You must not forget the Concert and Dance to be given by the Home Social Band on next Saturday evening. The music for the dance will be furnished by Bock and Bueler’s Orchestral Band. December There will be a Social Ball given at Forest Springs on Christmas Eve night, to which a general invitation is given. Crimes and Accidents 1877 January Dutch Flat The telegraph and business office was robbed on Tuesday evening, during the absence of A.N. Davidson, the railroad agent. February Daily Transcript Someone has nipped our reporters black overcoat, or else he has left it somewhere about town. Any information about the matter is just what he wants to get hold of. We have missed that coat ever since the Union editor was here last, and felt sure he would divulge its whereabouts when given the opportunity. March Chinamen are very fond of chickens, and they like to have them served up in almost any style, provided they can get the fowls. We know it must be so, for some Chinamen visited the chicken yard of T.W. Sigourney a few nights ago and carried off nineteen of his best hens and roosters. 8. April Claus Jansen, wife and child were accidently poisoned Wednesday, but their lives were saved by prompt antidotes. Strychnine had been used in making bread, instead of saleratus. There has been a big cave in and loss of life in Smartsville. The names of the killed are: B.F. Henderson, James H. Monk, Micheal Sweeny, David Hotham, Micheal McWilliams, Samuel Sleeman, and Thomas McDonald. May On May 16th a telegram was received from North San Juan, by Coronor Johnson, requesting that officer to go over and hold an inquest on the body of a man named William Davis. From all that could be learned Davis was found with two or three bullet holes in his body and had been dead for several days. June One month later No clue of the murderer of William S. Davis of North San Juan has been had up to this time. It’s very strange. July Dennis O’Herne fell down a mining shaft, on Gold Hill, a few days ago. He received some severe bruises and one broken rib in the 20 foot fall. August Clinton Harrison and John Isaacs were engaged in painting the Court House, when the scoffold gave way. Harrison had his leg badly broken, and it is supposed that he is injured internally.

Isaacs had several broken ribs. September Yesterday, at the residence of James Harrigan, Forest Springs, William Roberts, a young man of about 24 years of age was stabbed and instantly killed. George Butts has been charged with the crime and arrested by Constable Peters and taken to the County Jail. October James Mooney fell into a shaft, last Sunday, and went down about 30 feet. He called loudly, was heard and rescued. A man is apt to talk out loud under such circumstances. November There are clothes lines depredators around. Friday night a poor woman of this place was robbed ofall the clothing left upon the line. It is well not to leave portable items where thieves can get them. em December Phillip McNellis and Michael Daley were caved upon in their digging yesterday afternoon, about 3 o'clock, at Union Hill. McNellis was instantly killed and Daley is dangerously hurt. Public Notices Births Real Estate 1877 January Estray Notice Came to my premises, about three weeks ago, a cow, between three and four years old. She is a white cow with dark specks on the neck, and red ears with a piece off the right ear. My premises are on Rush Creek. Giacomo Giacomella February Dog Tax The assessor and his deputies are determined to have collected that dog tax. They find it extremely difficult to induce people to own up to owning a dog. No one rushes forward to pay any kind of tax. March A Post Office has been established at the Anthony House, Nevada County, and Mrs. J. Rapp has been appointed Postmistress. For Sale $400 House and Lot on Main Street, opposite the Union Hotel. Rents for $10 a month. Inquire of A.D. and P. Sutton. April (* Notice All persons indebted to Augusi Lademan are requested to come forward within thirty days and settle their bills with me and save costs. Leopole Garthe April 27th, 1877 On April 16th, 1877, William Parker, nativity, England, in open court, declared his intention to become a citizen of the United States. May Warning to Peddlers The Law Every traveling merchant, hawker or peddler who uses a wagon, boat or other water craft, or one or more animals, for the purpose of vending goods, must pay for a license fifteen dollars per month. J.N. Payne, County Collector June Born in Grass Valley June 4, 1877, to Jeremiah Fitzsimmons and wife, a son. ~ June 5, 1877, to James Harris and wife, a son. July Assessor Collins and his deputies have done well this year. They have worked hard, and the result is the valuation of property is almost as much as that of last year. Well done for Dan Collins is what everybody says. August In Bonds The county jail is not very full just now. There are only six prisoners confined in that institution, four of whom are colored persons. September Evening mails for the west will leave the Grass Valley Post Office three times a week Sunday, Tuesday and Friday. October William Bull Meek was married on the 17th day of October 1877 in North San Juan to Mary Ellen Robins. (For more‘ \ information of W.B. Meek refer to Historical Bulletin Vol.29 No.2, April 1975.) November G.F. Deetkin’s residence on Bennett Street is offered for sale. We are sorry to hear that Mr. Deetkin is going to move to San Francisco. He has long been one of Grass Valley’s most popular, intelligent and useful citizens. December County Recorder Rodgers paid into the County Treasury, as fees from his office, $409 for the month of October, and $584.45 for the mon.h of November.