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154 MARCH 3 & 4, 1865 GRASS VALLEY UNION
FRIDAY, MARCH 3, 1865
LOUIS R. SOWERS,—Louis R. Sowers was buried today. His funeral was attended by his many
friends in this village. A deep and heartfelt sorrow pervaded the assemblage. It appeared to feel that a
more than common man law dead before them, and that a bright and noble spirit had passed away. The
solemnities of the occasion were conducted by the Rev. Mr. Putnam, with all the deep pathos and thrilling
eloquence peculiar to that worthy gentleman when inspired by such an occasion. The ceremonies at the
grave ere conducted by the Masonic fraternity.
We feel too sad to expatiate upon the history and character of the departed, even if we might
venture to do so. The citizens of this village, county and State have been for more than ten years past,
acquainted with his zealous friendships, his unstinted liberality, his unsullied integrity and unswerving
patriotism.
SNOW-BALLING.—Everybody and his uncle were yesterday on the streets enjoying themselves
hugely by pelting each other with snow-balls, in the same old style that our forefathers did, when they
were young. Woe to the luckless wight who attempts to drive through the streets, especially if he happens
to be in a sled. Chinamen, as usual, are forced to receive more than their share, as the small boys run in
sqads and take delight in giving John a hearty salute whenver an opportunity occurs. Fun for the boys,
but perhaps John who says, “Mellican man me no sabee,” cannot appreciate it.
WE are again indebted to Major Jack Stratman, for full supplies of eastern papers, pictorials and
magazines. The Major, who is the prince of good fellows, and newsdealers, in particular, has always on
hand a large assortment of everything in the periodical line, which he disposes of at low prices. His store
is located on the N.E. corner of Sansome and Waschington streets, San Francisco. Jack, may your shadow
never grow low.
SLEIGHING.—We noticed several teams on the street, yesterday, hitched to sleds, rushing through
the street at a 2.10 rate, the horses prancing and keeping step to the merry jingling of the bells. Some of
the boys improved the opportunity, and showered the snowballs at the occupants of the sleighs, like grape
from a Paixham. [M. Paixham, a Frenchman, invented a mortar that threw bombs horizontally, which
was used successfully at Brest, where it carried bombs as far as the largest ship guns, according to the
London Examiner of January 24, 1825. Paixham guns were used against Vera Cruz by Americans during
the Mexican War.]
THE SUN.—Old Sol has once more put on his good harness and bright smiles, sending his warm
rays into the cold corners, making things look more pleasant, if not warmer. The weather for the past four
days, has been, in mountain parlance, “rough,” and we naturally feel grateful that the sun again shines
forth in its wanted splendor.
FIRE.—The house owned and occupied by Mrs. Simpson, on the Nevada road, near the Yuba river,
was totally destroyed by fire on the night of the 28th ult.
SATURDAY, MARCH 4, 1865
PROBATE NOTICE.
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF Joseph Wildes, Deceased, Probate Court, County of Nevada. The
People of the State of California send greeting:—Notice is hereby given that Hannah Wildes having filed in this
Court, her petition praying for letters of administration upon the Estate of Joseph Wildes, deceased, the hearing of