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GRASS VALLEY UNION MAY 19, 21, 23, 1872 119
the thirty-first anniversary of her wedding day. The company that sat at the table consisted
of sixteen ladies who had in the aggregate sixty living children. Of these ladies nine were
grandmothers representing in the aggregate thirty-nine living grand-children. It is seldom
in California that a company so small, representing ninety-nine children and grandchildren meet at the same table.
NARROW ESCAPE FROM DEATH.—A few days ago occurred one of the most singular escapes
from a terrible death that we have ever heard of. William Powning working at the Idaho mine started
to fall down the shaft and did fall for a distance of thirty-five feet. A rope was in the shaft, and at
the distance named he caught the rope in his hands and saved a further fall. But for the fortunate
catch and a stout climb up, hand over hand, he would have fallen, 400 feet. The escape is a most
remarkable one.
BADLY HURT.—Thursday last James Buckett, a miner at the Idaho mine, full a distance of
about fifteen feet and struck with his elbow upon a rock. The result was that the elbow joint was
pierced by the rock on which he struck and the bone was considerably bruises. The wound is a
serious one. Dr. Simpson was called to the case.
TUESDAY, MAY 21, 1872
MARRIED. At the Christian Church, Grass Valley, May 19th, 1872, by Elder Henry C. Lyle, Mr.
THOMAS LONEY to Miss SARAH E. McDOUGAL of Nova Scotia.
SALE OF WORTHINGTON RANCH.—A few days ago the Worthington Ranch, situated a
mile from Grass Valley, on the Nevada road, was sold to Richard Noell of this place for $6,000. The
Worthington place has been known here as the Pie Plant ranch, because old man Worthington first
introduced the Victoria Rhubarb into this part of the country. His action in that matter has proved
a public good, for now the [plant] is cultivated in all the gardens here and much of it is shipped
to the markets below. The soil and climate here make the Victoria variety of rhubarb attain great
perfection, and cause a demand for the Grass Valley article. Mr. Noell has made a good bargain in
getting the old ranch at the price he paid for it.
GERMAN PICNIC.—The German picnic of last Sunday was a great success. The attendance was
great and enjoyment reigned. For a good social time in the woods give us the Germans. They don’t go
out to talk business or politics or any other distracting thing, but they go to enjoy themselves. Last
Sunday was no exception to the rule. There was plenty of music and plenty to eat out at the picnic
grounds, and an unbounded hospitality to welcome all visitors. The affair was more than a success.
PICNIC AT FOREST SPRINGS.—A picnic will be held on Woodfield’s ranch, Forest Springs, on
Sunday, May 26th. A large dancing floor will be provided for the accommodation of guests. In the
forenoon and afternoon there will be velocipede riding by Mr. Ross, on a half inch wire, suspended
eight feet from the ground. Also music on a Jewish Dulcimer, by H. Woodfield. Everybody is invited
free of charge.
CONVICTED.—Francisco Hidalgo, the Mexican who attempted an outrage on a young girl at
Eureka some time since, and was wounded by the father of the child, was tried [and convicted] in the
County Court yesterday. He will be sentenced on Friday next at two o’clock.
THURSDAY, MAY 23, 1872
MARRIED. At Grass Valley, May 21st, 1872, by Rev. Father Grace, Mr. JAMES BARRETT to
Miss MARGARET PEARSON, both of this county.